AUCKLAND MUNICIPAL BILLS.

Mr Hurst, Mayor of Auckland is here, and very active. "He found the Auckland Municipal Bills in Minister's pigeon-holes. Ministers ask him to get a private member to introduce them, and promise not to flppose them.

NEWS BY THE BLANCHE.

ON the Sth July,'.the Blanche, while cruis ing on the Hervey Group, spoke the barque Delmira, from Melbourne, bound for Mai den Island. She was picking up labour on the way, and desired to be reported. The "Tahitian schooner Venus was totally wrecked on the reef at Aitutaki, at the end of May. She went ashore on a fine night with all sail set. The vessel went to pieces, but all hands and the cargo Avere saved. Mr John Cruiekshank, who has been staying in Tahiti for some months, is expected back at Rarotonga. The missionary barque John Williams was spoken by the Blanche, oft" Manjaia, on the Ist July.

WRECK OF THE BARQUE ROBINA DUNLOP.

The smart London barque Robina Dunlop —we learn by telegram from Wellington— is a total wreck oft the mouth of the Tarakina River, between the Wanganui and Rangitikei rivers. This vessel is well known in this port, having made two or three voyages here from London. She was last here about nine months ago, and made her subsequent and most recent voyage to Wellington, whore she arrived some weeks ago after ;:, voyage <>f HS days. She discharged her cargo, and left v.\ bal last for Batavia a few days ago. The next thing heard of her is that she His gone ashore at the place indicated which is about 100 miles from Wellington. Captain Graham and the crew 14, in number, have escaped with their lives.

KIND TREATMENT BY THE NATIVES.

Later Particulars.

MARTON, this day.

The Captain and crew of the Robina Dunlop, which was wrecked oft' Turakina river, reached Reuben's pah on Monday evening, and were kindly treated by the natives, in return for which Capt. Graham, by deed of gift, gave Reuben the wreck as she lies on the beach.

THE MISSING MAN.

The man, Alfred Durham, whose absence from his home in the New North Road has caused so much excitement, has been dis covered and restored to his home. _ Mrs Durham lias been most indefatigable in her endeavours to find her husband, who, it was feared, had destroyed his life ; and found him last evening at an hotel in Onehunga, He returned with her with a very little persuasion, and never had any serious intention of putting an abrupt close to his earthly career, either by poison or gunshot. Durham has been drinking heavily of late, and it is to be hoped that a review of his folly may induce him to lead a life more to the advantage of him self and family.

ARRIVAL OF THE DUNEDIN FOOT BALL TEAM.

The Dunedin Football Team, who are to play against our Auckland boys to-morrow, arrived at Onehunga by the Taranaki to day at one o'clock. Two drags—kindly provided free of expense by Messrs Crow ther, MofHin and Smith —were sent to meet the steamer, and a large number of the two management Committees went out with them to extend a fitting welcome to our plucky antagonists, who have traversed the length of the colony to test their powers against the champions of the North. From a telegram which arrived last night it appears that the Southern piayers landed at New Plymouth yesterday but declined to play, probably thinking' it advisable to reserve their strength for to-morrow's conflict. Accord ing to the telegram the Taranakiims were much disappointed, and showed their vexation very plainly, one gentleman going so far as to offer to bet the Dunedin men°£so that they were beaten in a two hours' game. The Auckland team during the last two days has undergone considerable change. It was uncertain up to yesterday whether Dacre, Wood, Macintosh and Gudgeon would be able to play,but it is now known that all except the last-named, who is suf fering from lameness, will show up. ° The team will thus consist of W. W. Robinson, Ken-, Warbrick, Ring, Wood, T. Henderson, Carter, Dacre, E. Robinson, Mackintosh, E. Burgess, Nolan, Paul, Shakespeare, and Mercer. There will be a meeting of these at eight o'clock at the Thames Hotel, to elect a Captain. Mr H. Keane, of the Thistle Hotel is to do the catering on the ground to-morrow, and Avill also provide the dinner at the Albert Hotel in the evening. The Insurance Officers have agreed to close their establishments at 1 p.m. to-morrow. The Dunedin team arrived in town at 3 p.m., being greeted with cheers in the streets they passed through. The follow ing are the names : —Messrs. W. A. Car gill and T. A. Cargill, Dixon, Allen, Ful ton, Mills, Murray. McLean, McKinnon, Nicholl, Neville, Rolland. Rose, Sleigh, A. Y. Smith, Sweete, and S. Turton. Host Davidson has made them comfortable at the Star Hotel.

OFFICIAL HALF-HOLIDAY IN AUCKLAND.

Officials in Auckland will have a half holiday to-morrow to witness the football match. This is owing to Mr Swanson's representations. ■^Trains will leave Britomart at 1.45 p.m. and 2.15 p.m., returning after the match. The teams will go out by the 1.45 train.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before As>ert Beetham, Esq., (chair), aud David Hean, Esq., Justices of the Peace.) Erin's Daughter, Polly.—A woman, Mary Collins, Erin's child, was found quite drunk, with hair disordered and wild, by the kindly constable, who thought his aid was needful, and wandering Polly caught, and helped her to the station for the night ; where she slept well, she was so very tight.—Constable Gillies deposed that the woman was in a stupid condition in Chancery Lane yesterday in the after noon. Her conduct caused quite a commotion amonf the respectable inhabitants of the lo cality. Mary said if the Bench would let her off, she would emigrate at once to Howick. Sub Inspector Partly said the unfortunate creature was a perfect pest, and in the habit of sleeping in a pigsty.—The Bench ordered her to pay 20s and costs, or in default 45 hours. ~ _, The "WaveelY Battle. —Edward Gallagher, a young fellow, was charged, under the Vagrant Act, with creating a dSturbance in the Waverly Hotel, yester day afternoon, by lighting.—Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was lined 40s raid costs. „ A Midnight Row.—James McJiweii was charged under the same Act with fighting in a public street ; and William Pooley was charged with obstructing Con stable Gleeson in the execution of his duty. —Prisoner pleaded guilty ; McEv.-cn was fined 40s and costs, and Pooley 20s and costs.

Soxs or Neptune.—Walter Taylor, William Millyard, Frederick Breton, and George Brown, were charged with absent ing themselves from the ship G. Bnmghton yesterday without leave. —The prisoners pleaded guilty.—Captain Edkin deposed that prisoners were out on a drunken cruise, but he did not wish to press the charges, as he was about to go to sen.—The Bench ordered the sailors to be sent back to the ship.

This was all the business

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

THE ALBURNIA.

Albumin.—The mine is not looking so well. The specimen leader is split. Seams of mullock between. Gold is not shewing. Some experienced people say that the leader is going out. Buyers 70s. Market

easy

It is likely that the lesse of Moanatairi Tramway will remove all rolling stock.

Kuranui Hill (Le Mamquaisj tribute re turned G2ozs from one cwt. of specimens. The following telegram was received from the manager of the Alburnia : —"A hun dred pounds of specimens from the speci men leader, Whan level, were obtained to-day.—S. Gribble." SHAREMARKET.

Sales of Moanatairi at £7 7s 6d ; Alburnia, 70s, 71s, 72s 72s 6d; Piako, 10s. Buyers : Alburnia, 72s 6'd.

WHANGAREI, this day.

The "Advocate" publishes local news from " own correspondent" in thirty-two Northern settlements, embracing nearly every Northern settlement from Wairoa to Mongonui. The Maoris are discontinuing the " Waka Maori," preferring the '■ Advocate." The natives are preparing for the approaching Lands Court, when several thousand pounds will be circulated.

Northern matters generally are encour aging. The County Councils arc pushing works, and a very considerable amonnt of public money will shortly be spent north of Auckland.

(Press Agency.) WELLINGTON, this day. Sailed—Wanaka, for the North, at 8 a.m. Passengers—Miss Carrington, Messrs Woon, Marrath, Donoghue, and Chang. Arrived—Kaiuma, from Kaipara. THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND MR. BARTON. In the Supreme Court, this morning, the following members of the bar were pre sent :—Messrs Brandon, sen., Jas. Travers, Allen, Moorhouse, Izard, Quick, Ollivier, Chapman, Edwards, Fitzgerald, and Bran don, jun. Before proceeding to business, Mr Brandon read a paper to the effect that, having learned of the action taken by Mr Barton against the Supreme Court Judges, he wished, on behalf the bar, to prevent the public from 1 eing misled. It was done without previous consultation with the bar, that they were ignorant of its statements, and had no sympathy Avith a course so unprecedented in its character. The Chief Justice thanked the assembled bar for their expressed sym pathy and confidence, but would say nothing to deprecate inquiry into his character. It was the privilege of every British subject if he had a well-grounded complaint against a Judge, to ask for his removal at the hands of the legislature. Remembering his conduct, he gloried in the liability of having that conduct in vestigated at any time. Tkat was the guarantee of the purity of the administra tion of the court. At a proper time and place, lie should be glad to meet any accusation against him.

DUNEDIN, this day.

LOCAL OPTION. A well-attended meeting of those engaged in the liquor traffic was held last night, to discuss the Local Option Bill. Several resolutions were carried, strongly opposed to the measure, which was characterised as unjust, unfair, and tyrannical. The reso lutions are to be forwarded to in embers of the House of Representatives.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day, UNION COMPANY. The Union Insurance list closed with 5200 shares applied for.

MR. NELSON AND MR. DETHIERRY.

(To the Editor c

of the Star.)

Sir.—Mr DeThierry having, in yesterday's issue, brought my name before your myriad of readers, I believe you will not refuse me an opportunity of saying that I nave no desire whatever to enter into a detailed newspaper discussior anent the inconsistencies and absurdities of his letter; his inferences being, notwithstanding his diplo matic experience and evident anxiety tofmake a hjfc. lamentably desultory and flabby. Ho begins by saying that your JTelensville corres pondent makes a great error in stating that I brought the purchase of the Okahukura Block to a speedy termination, and in a few sentences further on he admits that a, few days after the 18th ultimo my client and self (?) rather than oppose any longer agreed to give £i,OOO, out of which the said Charles Nelson received MOO—hinc Him lacrymce. On the 2ith ultimo I left Auckland, and on the 10th inst the thirty native owners—from Hokionga, Kai knhe, Wairoa, Aropawa. Oruawharo, Otamatea, Okahukura, Kurvmga, Mahurangi, and Kaipara —signed the deeds of transfer, that is, in plain English, the transaction after being entrusted te me was completed in nineteen clays, which Mr DeThiery denies to be a speedy termination after having negotiated the purchase of the block two years ago, "but owing to delays it dirl not pass through the Native Lands Court until June last." What a pity that such virtuous patience should lose its reward; some people, no doubt, do believe that procrastination is the soul of busi ness, the cerebral organs of these folks, containing a laree quantity of fat v.'ith an infinitesimal modicum of phosphorus, compel them to everlastingly advocate a "'more con venient season." Taihoa ! taihoa ! is their shibboleth. Here is an illustration -.—About two months ago Mr James Dil worth showed me a parcel of agreements, with natives, to sell land; these documents have marginal plans describing the boundaries of the land, on account of which money had, in each instance, been advanced in Mr De Thiery's presence. Nevertheless, after an incubation of years, these agreements remain still in ovo. The concluding remarks in Mr De Thiery's letter are by far too shadowy and indefinite. He should have treated the public to the names, and exposed the misconduct of the Europeans; lie would thus have helped to verify a maxim he might have read on the titlepage of a book in the sitting-room at Ilelensville —it was this : " Eclairez; les dupes, il ny anra plus de fripons." —Yours, &';., Charles 15. Nelson.

SCHOONER HINEMOA MISSING.

The topsail schooner Hinemoa left this port on the 10th May for Samoa, and we regret to say that up to the f.-iddle of July she had not reached her destination, which, under ordinary circumstances, is not more than three weeks' sale from Auckland. She was thus more than a month overdue when the advices which arrived here yesterday via Sydney by the Rotonm left Apia.. It would be premature as yet to say that the vessel is lost ; but very grave fears are expressed that some accident lias happened to her. When she left she was commanded by Captain Ross, and had on board one passenger, Mr J. Smith, and a cargo of stores, &c. , shipped principally by Mr A. Dornwell, who has insurances on hi* goods to the extent of £1,400. The schooners Flirt and Active, which left for the same destination some weeks later, have arrived, a*id this makes the non-appearance of the Hinemoa more suspicious. Captain Ross who was in command, was a promis ing young fellow who was rapidly rising to the'top of his profession. He is a nephew of Captain H. F. Anderson, aaid is also related to Mr D. H. McKenzie. He went one voyage as?second mate of the City of Auckland. The other members of the crew were Edward (.kjorge Cowes (boat swain), Lewis Loeu *ook), John Eddy, A.8.. Thomas Winter, A.8., and J. Woods, ordinary seaman. The vessel is owned by Messrs Donald Ross, D. H. McKenzie, and Captain John Fail-child. Her insurances are as follows :—Hull, in the New Zealand for £1200 ; cargo, Victoria, £700, and Batavia, £500.

The Rev. Mr Hobbs celebrated yesterday his golden wedding. The rev. gentleman was born in the year ISOO, arrived, in New Zealand iifty-five years ago, and has been married fifty years. "He is the oldest missionary in the Australasian colonies, and probably no other living colonist has had so varied an experience of the vicissitudes which New Zealand has gone through from the days of very small tilings to its present prosperous position.

CITY COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held to-day. Present : Councillors Goldie, Brett, Isaacs, Cosgrave, Dickson, Waddell, Masefield, and Prime. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. A letter was read from Mr Ashton, asking for an extra lamp at St Paul's Church. It was resolved that the letter be re i ceived, and referred to the Lighting Com mittee. A NUISANCE. Mr W. H. Connell wrote in reference to an alleged nuisance arising from some closets in Al>ercrombie-street. It was resolved that authority be given to the Inspector of Nuisances to.have the closets removed. i ELECTION OF ACTING MAYOR. j The first business was the election of a • councillor to preside as acting-Mayor, in the absence of the Mayor at Wellington. Councillor Goldie proposed and Council lor Waddell seconded that Councillor Brett be appointed to fulfil the office. Councillor Cosgrave proposed that Coun cillor F. L. Prime be elected.

Councillor Brett was ultimately elected, and took the chair.

MX DANAHER AND COUNCILLOR DICKSON.

The following letter was read from Mr Danaher, the contractor. :— " To the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Auckland : Gentlemen,—lt having come to my knowledge that, at the last general meeting of your Council, Councillor Dickson made some most unjustifiable statements against me on the occasion of certain tenders being brought forward for acceptance, I trust you will, in fairness, allow me the opportunity of meeting the charges named. Councillor Dickson, lam informed, stated to the Council that I had not given satisfaction in carry ing out other contracts, and endea voured to induce the Council to believe that I was either incapable of pro perly performing work I undertook, or wilfully carried it out in an imperfect manner. If such were the charges, I meet them by saying most emphatically that they are altogether untrue, and that Councillor Dickson, in making them, slandered me most grossly. A little inquiry would have convinced him that his state ments were false, but lie appears to have taken no trouble to satisfy himself of their truth before making them. This is the more singular, as, at the time he made them, he was advocating the acceptance of the tender of another contract in opposition to mine. Certainly it would have be more creditable to Councillor Dickson, and the position he holds as a councillor, to have been more guarded under the cir cumstances."

" A contractor should in all cases be a competent man, one possessing a thorough and practical knowledge of the business he may be called upon to perform or otherwise. If necessary, he should be able to take oil ! his coat and shew the workmen employed under him the way in which any part of the contract should be carried out. Now, gentleman, I am prepared to do this at j any time, and prove convincingly ;to all persons that I have a good practical knowledge of a contractor's work Can Councillor Dickson say as much? or has he any such sufficient knowledge to render him competent to form any fair estimate of a contractor's work ? By trade, I. understand, he is a cabinetmaker ; and,, however valuable a good tradesman of that class may be in the community, I fail to see that cabinetmaking confers any special attribute for correctly judging of a con tractor's work. It certainly was no part of his duty to speak of works performed by one outside of the Council contracts, but I I could not expect a man, always at a j loss for a sensible subject seeking ever ! lastingly to gain notoriety, and excessively proud, no doubt, to see his name figuring in the newspapers, to be ever ready and willing to give us some cabinet making-engineering skill as to how roads should be made. Councillor Diekson's extreme hardihood, to say the least of it. in venturing an opinion upon a class of work which he cannot possibly under stand, should induce the Council to pay little or no attention to his remarks in future. I have completed as many contracts for the City Council as any contractor in Auckland, with great credit to myself and satisfaction to those en trusting the work to me, as will be seen by two letter;- enclosed. I never knew any charge made against me until Councillor Dickson had the temerity, under the protection of the Council, to make what I again repeat were false and un founded statements, if he thinks other wise, or possesses any straightforward manliness, let him repeat his statements outside the Council, and give me an oppor tunity of refuting them. I can assure the Council I will very readily avail myself of any such opportunity. In conversation with Councillor Goldie, that gentleman informed me that it was purely on account of the charges preferred by Councillor Dickson against me that he had withdrawn his support as seconder of Councillor Mase iield s resolution in favour of my tender, and I know from other sources that the statements made by Councillor Dickson have been highly prejudicial to me in my business. I trust, therefore, that I may be excused in addressing you on a matter of such vital importance to myself.;— lam gentlemen, your most obedient servant, Martin Doxaiikr. Auckland, August 11th, 1877." The letter was accompanied by letters from W. C. Daldy and E. Macdonald, bearing testimony to the substantial cha racter of the work done by Mr Danaker. After the reading of the. letter, Councillor Dickson retired, stating that he would leave the matter in Hie hands of the Council. The Chairman -aid lie saw no necessity for Councillor Dickson to retire. He thought the letter w«s a most insulting one, and he had little doubt Councillor Dickson had a complete answer to it. Councillor Prime expressed his opinion that the Chairman and Council had done wrong in allowing the letter to be read. Councillor Isaacs thought the opposite. Councillor Goldie after saying that it was true he had altered his vote, expressed him self very strongly on the subject of persons going from that Council, and repeating to people outside what had been said about them. Councillor Masefield said as he supported the acceptance of Mr Danalier's tender it might be thought he was the talebearer, lie begged to say he was not. It was at length resolved, on the motion of Councillor Masefield seconded by Coun cillor Goldie, that the letter be received. ?.IR KENNEDY. Mr Kennedy was accorded permission to erect a signboard. FREEMAN'S BAY. A letter from the Harbour Board was read in reference to the proposed reclama tion works in Freeman's Bay. It was resolved that the Harbour Board be written to, asking them to state definitely what they intend to do. BREAKWATER ROAD. A letter in reference to repairs needed in this thoroughfare was received. MR BURT. A request from this gentleman was dis cussed, but not entertained. THE .SYNAGOGUE. Permission wao granted to re-shingle this structure. Councillor Goldie said the request for permission came rather too late, as the shingling had been already dove. MR MEARS. A request from Mr Mears in reference to proposed new buildings in Victoria-street, was referred to the Streets Committee. THE WATER SUPPLY. A lelter from Mr Errtngton, in reference to money still due to Messrs Morrin, and recommeuding(the payment of the same, was referred to the Water Contract Committee. Councillor M.-iseScld asked leave t« with draw his name from tin's committee. His request was granted, and Councillor Brett was elected i:i his place.

PETITIONS. Councillor Goldie presented two peti tions, one praying for a standpipe and water-trough convenient for Ponsonby Road, nnp Howe-street, and another from the residents in Edwards-street praying for a new lamp. The first was referred to the Water Sup ply Committee and the other to the Streets Committee. ; STREETS COMMITTEE REPORT. i This recommended that the name of Edwards-street be changed to Alexandra street, also thcamount'ofmoney expended on private streets or lanes shall not exceed the amount of rates derivable thereupon : That : the pump on Lome-street be removed if deemed necessary by the surveyor. The suggestions were adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE. A proposition from the manager of the National Bank, as to the supplementary loan of £25000 was received, and the Town Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the communication and inform Mr Hean they are not in a position to accept the offer.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS ASSOCIA TION.

The Licensed Victuallers held s meeting at the British Empire this afternoon, Mr Johnstone in the chair, for the purpose of considering the Local Option Bill. The chairman introduced the business of the meet'n.r, and criticised several of the clause s of the Bill, which he characterised a unfair and absurd. Mr Soute-r, Mr Melton, and others followed with similar remarks, which resulted -in a resolution proposed by Mr Souter, and seconded by Mr Gorham, "That the meeting protests against the passing of the Local Option Bill, it being tyrannous, obnoxious, and contrary to the principle of Free Trade, and that the thanks of the Association are due to Dr Wallis for his independent action in endeavouring to do justly to both Licensed Victuallers and Good Templers.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £22 2s 6d. National Bank —Buyers, ; sellers, 725. Colonial do.—Buyers. 12s Gd. Thames Gas—Buyers, 28s; sellers, 30s. South British Insurance (new)—tellers, Sis. National Insurance—Buyere, 325. Auckland Gas—£lo 5s ; sellers, £10 os. Union Sash land Door Co. (old) —Buyers, £10 2s Gd. Do. (new)— Buyers, £5 2s Gd.

Caledonian (double)— Sellers, 70s. City of London—Sellers, 12s Gd. SToanatairi — &1 7s 6d; buyers. £7 5s ; sellers, £7 12s Gd. . Waitekauri—Buyers, 10s Gd. Alburnia —72s Gd, 71s, 70s ; sellers, 725. Young New Zealand—Buyers, 7s. Kuranui Hill—18s: sellers, 19s 6d. Piako—Buyers, 11s 3d. Thames G.M. Co.—Sellers, 42s 6d. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

THE SOLDENE OPERA COMPANY.

The portraits of the leading artistes of tho Soldeno Opera Bouffe Company have been con spicuous in various Queen-street windows, and Friday is looked forward to with unusual ex pectancy. "We learn that the subscription list is filling up rapidly at Messrs. Upton's. Packets of twelve tickets are being issued for family convenience at £3 for dress circle, and £2 for the stalls. The prices have been fixed at the lowest possible figure. At the theatre the Com pany are very busy preparing for the opening night.

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

Beethoven's "Engedi" is a work seldom es sayed by amateurs, and we highly com mend the effort made by our local Society in its production last night. The oratono (if such we may call it) is a character ised representation of a most thrilling incident in the life of David, at least this is the English version of it: the original text ascribes an analogous scene in the history of David's Son. Its chief feature, musically speaking, consists in the instrumentation, but the "Hallelujah" with which it ends, Is one of the sublimest choruses ever written. Of its. performance last evening we can speak in terms of the warmest praise. The solos by Mrs Mitchell and the Messrs Harker were capitally rendered; the chorus was fairly stead y, except in some of the more difficult passages, and the orchestra was excellent throughout. Herr Shott is certainly to be congratulated upon the improvement already discernible in the performances of the Society since he attained the conductorship. We should mention particularly the soprano solo, "Praise ye Jehovah's Goodness," and the trio, "How blest, are those who love Him," as most pleasing. The second part consisted of Haydn's Imperial Mass. In this Miss Edger and Miss A. Maunsell were-the lady soloists, and sang with accustomed care and expression. The tenor soloist was scarcely audible. The buss part was rendered in avery creditableand painstaking manner. Among the choir and orchestra, there was a frequent scramble and lack of steadiness. The only piece deserving particular notice was the "Agnus Dei." We cannot avoid calling attention to the continual whispering and talking, not only in the audience, but even in the orchestra, at these concerts. It is very distracting to those who go to enjoy the music, and must be equally embarrassing to the singers themselves. The next performance (ac cording to the published programme of the Society) will be bpohr's " Calvary," a work full of interest to performers and audience alike, and we believe we are expressing a general wish in ottering the suggestion that Mendelssohn's " Athalie," which was received with favour in the early part of the year, might be added to complete the programme.—Sigma.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

A special meeting of the Presbytery of Auckland was held this morning in St Andrew's Church, Symonds-street, to consider a call from the Thames, to the Rev. S. J. Neill, of Waikato. Present: Rev. O. .7. Macky (Moderator), G. Brown (clerk). It. F. Macnicol, D. Runciinan, R. Somioerville, T. Norrie, G. B. Monro. and W. Evans; also Messrs!A. O. King, A. Stewart, and Anderson, elders; and Messrs Wright and Bruf-e, students. lffiV. W r. EVANS. The Moderator introduced tho Rev. Willliam Eva»s. a Presbyterian minister, who arrived from England several weeks ago. The Hey. G. B. Monro introduced Mr Bruce, a student preparing for the ministry, who is also a new arrival from England. Both gentlemen were formally welcomed, and invited to take their seats in the Presbytery. PONSONBY CHARGE. Messrs A. Stewart and Anderson, elders, a deputation from the Ponsonby congregation, presented a petition, asking that a commission might be appointed to moderate a call for tho Ponsonby charge. Mr A. Stewart spoke in favour of the appli cation. As this meeting had been called for thefpur pose of considering the call from the Thames, it was decided that the petition should lie on the t«ble, and be considered at a special meeting on Thursday, August 30th. THAMES CHARGE. A call to thi Rev. S. J. Neill. of the Waikato, was received, signed by 79 members and 13(5 adherents of St. James' Church, Thames. The Rev R. F. Macnicol stated that, in ac cordance with the power vested in him at ajfpre • vious meeting of the Presbytery, he had presided at a recent meeting of the congregation of St. James' Church, Thames. At that meeting Rev. L. J- Neill was inserted in the call, and was, indeed, the only one mentioned. The amount of stipend guaranteed was £250 for the first 3rear. This sum was a reduction on the stipend paid to the Rev. Jamee Hill. The decrease was ac counted for by the depression in commercial matters at the Thames. On the motion of the Rev. R. F. Macnicol, seconded by the Rev. R. Sommerville, it was agreed that the call should be sustained. It was proposed by Rev. R. Sommerville, and seconded by Rev. G. B. Munro, that the Rev S. J. Neill be requcstedito declare the; Waikato charge vacant. Carried. The matter was then deferred until Thursday, August 30th. EXAMINATION OF STUDENTS. Some discussion took place on this subject, and several ministers undertook to conduct the various branches of the examination. Tho concluded the business, and the Sederunt was closed with prayer.

THE TRADE MOVEMENT.

MEMORIAL OF THE GOVERNMENT,

A MEETING of the committee appointed in connection with the movement instituted by tlie Trade and Labour Council, was held in the ■Mechanics' Institute; there were present : Messrs. J. T. Boylan (in the chair), T. S. F. Tiune, I).' Goldie, J. Heslop, Phillips, Cook, and Captain Daldy. Draft memorial prepared by the Chairman and Captain Daldy w s submitted for approval. Mr Phillips, President of the Trades and Typographical Aseociation, wished that the inexpediency of the Govern ment telegraphic forms being piiated in England should be pointed out.—The peti tion to Parliament was then adopted, and it was decided that each member of the Asseml ly horn the Auckland Provincial District be furnished with a copy. The following is the amemorial :—"To the most honorable the members of the House of Representatives, in Parliament assembled.

/ The petition of the undersigned v. c cliai t ■■, ( manufacturers, and mechanics of Auckland, humbly showcth : —l. That your petitioners are aware that in the carrying out of the public works with loans raised for that purpose, large (ira'itilies of raw material and monuatur. d ai tides hive been imported by the Government which they believe could have been obtained as gool and as cheaply within the colony such as sleepers, timber, piles, railway trucks, carriages, &o. 2. That your peti tioners believe it is the duty of the Govern ment, and, in the interest of the colony, that, after large sums have been expended in introducing artisans into it, that the Government should promete employment, and thereby retain them. 3. That they are aware that at the preseat time median ics are being assisted by their fellow w.irkmen to have this colony, le"av.-s> t er cannot find employment to Siippor: their families. 4. That unless some ettbrt is made in this direction numbers who hare made a home here will be compelled to set k one in the nei; hboir n; colonies, to the ?o s and detriment of this colony. 5. That in the opinion of your petitioners it is the duty of the Government of a country wherever the prices are nearly equal, after calculating duty, freight, commission, and charges, to purchase here everything that can be pro cured or manufactured within the col( ny. 6. Your petitioners, therefore, pray yoiir honourable House will consider this ques tion and adopt such means as may to you seem best fitted to carry out the above views, aud thereby afford employment and prevent distress in the colony. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will over pray." The Trade and Labour Council, at a meeting in the evening, adopted the petition, and it is now in course of signa ture.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1877.



The Auckland brewers must look to their barrels. Fifty hogsheads of beer from Erhenfried's Thames brewery were lauded from the Thames steamer for the Aurora Hotel. The order is one of the largest ever filled in for a local hotel-keeper at one time. Mr R. Arthur's sale of oranges advertised for to-day, had to be postponed to to-morrow morning, on account of the large number of trees to be sold. "TICT ANTED, immediately, a good Wheelwright and a General Black smith. — Apply to Williams and Hounsell, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. WANTED, an unfurnished room with fireplnc* ; rent, 2s 6:1 or 3a.—Address D.8., Star ollicc WANTED, two good General Servants. —Mr?. E. Isaacs, Bonna Vista, Eden Crescent. __ WANTED, an experienced General Servant for gentleman's family.—E Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a situation in the country by a widow with one child ; wages not an obiect; good references. —Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, a. sober Man to cook for four.—A. I)ornwe]l. WANTED, a young Girl as General servant.—Apply next door to Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-strcet. WANTED, a serviceable second-hand Suit of Sails for a 7-ton Yacht.—State size and price to Lowndes, Oysterman, Parneli. ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress roaking.—Miss Jenkins, Pitt-street. WANTED, a good General Servant ; must be able to iron well. References required.- -Mrs. J. H. Hooper, Hobson.street. WANTED, "a good respectable Girl, about M or 15, to make herself generally nsefnl.—For address apply at Mr Bainbridge's Store. Ponsonby. opposite the hall. ____ .^ a Lad to deliver bread.—J. Hamilton. Baker, Albert-street. ANTED, a Nursemaid ; must be a good plain sewer. References required. Apply at 200 and 202, Queen-street, between two and five p.m. ANTED, for the North Shore, a General Servant accustomed to child ren ; references required.—For address appiy at the Devonport Post-of!ice. WANTED, by a trustworthy old man* some kind of active employment: is a good carpenter.—Address " Chips," STAR offic.. WANTED, a thorough good Grocer; must be a good counter hand ; security required.—Apply X.Y., Star office. "VySTANTED, a Boy, capable of reading v and writing, to travel with a Troupe.— Apply from fi to Bp.m., at the Nottingham Castle Hotel, Abercromfoie-street. __ WANTED, by a competent person, a Situation as Nurse or Housemaid in a gentleman's family. WANTED, a good General Servant • references required.—Apply to Mm. Epsom. W' ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Maxwell, Victoria-street. ANTED, Church Oruan to Well, a very superior full-toned instrument, w.th pedal, pipes, &c.; could be made powerful enough for any sized building. Also, a splendid second-hand Harmonium, with 1!) stops and knoeßwells, percussirn action. N.B. — Several very superior Pianofortes for sale : price £20 ; full compass.—WEßß'S Music Saloon, Weles ley-street. "V£7"ANTED Known, tlie latest JNoveity T 7 in KID GLOVES, double-buttoned and embroidered stitched, in Black, Coloured, and Light Fancys, at 2s. 6d. per nair, at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. WANTED, Purchasers for the following Cheap Goods, for Cash : — Superior Elemc Raisins, old per lb. ; Hobart Town Jam, 8d per tin ; lib. tin Fresh Lobsters. lOd ; Salmon. Is; Rice, 3J-d; Apples, 2d lb.; the celebrated Duchess of Edinburgh Sauce, only Gd per bottle; Rood Pickles, from 6d per bottles. Terms, strictly Cash.— A. E. Collins, Wellington-street. WANTED Known, that Cook's 'Bus leaves the Greyhound Hotel for One tvunga 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, 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, by a competent. Cook, a situation, either inHotelorßes»aurant; would have no objection to a berth on board a vessel.—Apply at the Old House at Home, Hobson-street. WHY we sell Fore-quarters Mutton at 2d is to keep a Clear Shop, and have s, constant supply of Fresh Meat daily. Beef, from 2d and 3d; Pork Pies, id each: Best Beef Sausage, 4d per Ib.—GEORGE HULME, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. ANTED PURCHASERS for extra strong: Brass-tipped Cart Hames, suit able for the heaviest work, price Bs. Gd. per pair; 33-inch Knuckle-jointed, cased all over. Brass-tipped Scotch Hames, 12s. 6d. per pair; 36-inch, do., do., do., 13s. (id. Other kinds pro portionaly cheap. Also, for a small quantity of Clark's celebrated " Hoplcmuioma," the best known remedy for Brittle or Shelly Feet, Cracked and Greasy Heels. Contraction and all other Diseases of Horses' Hoofs, &c. Also, more of his celebrated Riding Saddles, with military open panels and extra-strong bar-plated trees, complete, with mounts, £3175. lid. Clip ping Machines, from 15s, each.—W. S. JONES, Manufacturer and Importer of Saddle^ and Harness, Queen-street. WANTED Known, Men's Handsome Strong Leather Satchels reduced to 3s Gd, is, ss, 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, IS yards for is; Poll Combs, id; a few Men's Hats left. Is, Is 6d,"and 2s; a few Books cheap; Note Paper, unruled, 2d per quire; Ruled ditto, id; Envelopes. 25 for 3d; Children's Hair Nets, 6d; Men's Superior Socks, Gd; Women's Stockings, Gd; Slate Pen cils, 9d per 100 ; Lead Pencils, 6d per doz. ; Pen holders, id per doz.; Long Leather Laces, with tags. 2d per doz.; Handy Shovels, fid each. —W. IT.' Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson treet. VJTTANTED Known, that p. GOLDIK is V v prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-s: reet. WANTED, those, or the friends of those who have had then' likenesses taken at McGarrigle"s Photographic Gallery, Queen street, to know that, they can have their portraits at the low price of 6i. each, or Is. per dozen ; Maori do., to send home to your friends, the same price; also, views of the Thames and other part* of Auckland, 3d.. 6d.. and 9d. each. —W. H. DAMPIER, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street.



WANTED to SELL, cheap, 60 sets of Jugs, 3s per set: Plates, 3d, 4d, and 6d ; s Picture Plates, 4d each, os Cd per £ozen ; Yellow Pie Dishes, lanre, Is Gd and 2s ; Chambers, from Is 3d to 2s Gd ; Wood Matches, 2'd per dozen, 6 dozen for Is: Scotch Mixtures. f»d per lb. tin ; Children's Leather Lace Boots, 6 to 9, only 4s 6d, ; 10 to 13 size. 5s ; Boys' Bluchers, 1 to 3. only 63 6d; Men's Slippers. 2s t>d and 3s per pair : Men's Strong Bluchers, Ss; a few pairs of Men's Side springs, -is Gel. 5s Gd, and Gs Gd; Boys' Nailed Boots, 10 to 13, 5s 9d ; Ladies' Kid Boots, 6s Gd and 7s Gd : a few pairs of Women's Sidespring Leather Boots, {s Gd ; Spectacles, Is: Spectacle cases, Gd and 9d ; small bottles of Salad Oil, -Id ; Lot of Ladies' Black Hats, 1/2 each; Children's Gloves. 3d. pair; Children's Gaiters, 3d. to 4d. pair : Fancy Cat and Dog Collars, only 3d. ; English Kits, 9d.. ]/, 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. Gd Mouse Traps. 2d each. Is 3d per dozen!—H. Watts, Pitt-street.. Carpenters Rules, from 9c; to Is Gd each : small Rules, 3d each ; Bonnet Shapes, must be sold, only 2d each ; Bead Trimmings, Is 3d yard. ANTED KNOWN, that J. C. Stovin Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Office: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS !!! MUFFINS! MUFFINS !-E. H. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he has commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of kindly favours and orders. N.B.—May be had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakory, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. D LINDAS & CO. are Bayers of Square and Round Totara Piles, from 12 to 30 ft. Apply to A. Stewart, Queen-street, GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and in the Bankruptcy of Thojias Gilltbrand, of the City of Auckland, Agent, a Debtor. It is hereby notified that at a First Meeting of the Creditors of the said Thomas Gillibrand, held in the Supreme Court Buildings, at Auck land, on Tuesday, the Hth day of August instant, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the fcrinoon, Thomas Macffailane, Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy, was elected Trustee in the Estate of the said bankrupt; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has intimated to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of the said appointment. Dated, at Auckland, this 14th day of August, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. GOOD Bedrooms and Sitting-room, at Broughton Hall, Parnell Rise. tnOR SALE, on Friday next, at eleven 1 o'clock, at Messrs Hunter and Nolan's Yards, a new 'Bus, built by Mr. A. Mackie, Coach Builder, Durham-street. 1~~7U)R SALE, a Light Spring Cart, Horse, J and Harness. —Apply to R. Wooderton, Fruiterer, Karp.ngahape Road. febjSj! jfdej&H to £HKiO LENT, on Building rifew'/W Vr Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, cheap, a 5-roomed House, in Hepburn-street, opposite the School house. TO LET or Lease, a 7-ioomed House, in the Brighton Road, Parnell. Geod well, range and grate.—W. Flood, Stock Exchange. TO LET, a very handsome Villa Resi dence, near the Choral Hall.—Apply for terms to Mr S. Norrie, top ef Shortland-street. Tl} LET, a live-roomed Cottage, in good condition, 2 fireplaces, garden, good well of water, in Union-street.—Enquire at Robert Burns Hotel. TO LET, in Upper Symonds-street, a Shop and Dwelling-house of eight rooms, now occupied by Mr. J. Ryan, Painter, &c. — Apply_on the premises. nnO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with office fittingo, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, a four-roomed House, in Cook street, below Nelson-street; water laid on. Rent, Gs. per week. AXE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness. Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Land Agents. fj^Oß SALE, a good 4-iooined detached _&J Cottage in town.—Apply 41, Grey-street. OR SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Sfailey street and Grafton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a iarge manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKKN, Land Agent. Eg TO LET, the large Schoolroom at Short land House, suitable for evening classes, &c.; also, Sitting-room and Bedroom can be let to a sivgle person.—E. Henry's Registry, Short land-street. O LET, a House in Alten Road.— Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. nnO LET, a five-roomed House, corner JL of Anglesea and Po get-streets, near the Ponsonby Road.—Apply next door, or R. Giles, City Market. ■ AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. The Fourth Performance, consisting of Beethoven's " Engedi," and Haydn's " Imperial Mass," will take "place TO-MORROW KNEN ING, commencing at eight o'clock. Performing Members c.re reminded that the final rehearsal takes place this evening at half past seven. ARCH. CLARK. Hon. Sec. rglO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. JL T OLE T, the ELLERSLIE QUARRY, situated at the Ellerslie Station. A branch line of rails connect it with the main line, and there are about 500 yards of stone already quarried. For particulars apply to JAMES A. BROWN, Ellerslie Hotel. EXAMINE XHH LARGE ST^ WATCHES at ALEXANDER'S before purchasing. ~|T A D I E S' S~C~ H O O L. g J^ The MISSES SUPPLE have REMOVED to Karangahape Road, Second house from Upper Queen-street.—August, 1877. BEFORE PURCHASING your STOVE go and see H. H. Smith's stock of Improved Wrought Iron Stoves, Ranges (portable and setting-in), Colonial Ovens, Side Ovens, Portable Ovens, &c, all of the newest design and con struction. There are over 3,000 in use, and all have given entire satisfaction : some have been in constant u^e over six years, and are still in use. Send for the new Illustrated Catalogue, with Testimonial and Price List, to Auckland . Iron Works. BAILEY will offer 5,000 Cabbage ® and Cauliflower Plants every Saturday morning, in the Auckland Market; also, Good Camelias, warranted weil rooted. Constant supply till end of November. STEAM Sotter than WATER, Water makes Steam, and Steam makes S?usages, and these Delicious Sausages stand unrivalled and unbeaten at 4d. per ib. ; Mjutton, 2d per lb-; Beef, from 2d. per lb.-G. HULME, Queen-sf. LOST, on Grafton Road, a Marten Sable Boa.—Anyone leaving same at Robertson Bros., Grocers, Upper Symonds-stre'et, will be rewarded. LOST, from Hobson's Bay, a Flat bottomed Dingy, painted black.—The finder will be rewarded on giving information to Arthur Smith, Brick-works. Mechanic's Bay. "\f IX O N LIGH f HORSE. Troopers will Muster, dismounted, at the Drill-shed TO-MORROW, (Thursday) EVEN ING, at eight, o'clock sharp. Business of importance. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Captain Commanding. "OAPE~RHANGER wanted to hang about JL 100 pieces. Paste provided.—Apply office of this paper. ''"SILLE Partnership hitherto subsisting JL between William Ku:kv CoN.vr-ixL and Archibald BiiOMFiELt.'.as Solicitors, is hereby dissolved hy mutual consent. The business will be conducted as heretofore by W. H. Coxwell. Vulcan Lane, Auckland, July 25 j877 \v. h. co:cS-I-;1l. „ V7 AKCH. VV. BROMFIELD. Witness: H. Walker, Solicitor's Clerk, Auckland.



TIOOTBALL MAT CH. ELLERSLIE. ADMISSION TO GRAND STAND, 2s. 6d. • & Is. Tickets may be obtained THIS EVENING at the THISTLE HOTEL. INTER - PROVINCIAL FOOT - BALL M A X C H. In compliance with a requett I hereby declare a Public Half Holiday on THURSDAY next, lbth mstant, on the occasion of Playing the above Match. W. J, HURST, City Council Offices, ay °r* August 13, 1577. INTEiiTpiiOViNCIA L FOOT - B 4LL M A T C H, AUCKLAND V. DUNEDIN, AT ellerslie racecourse, ox THURSDAY, August, 16tii, at 2.30 p.m _ Admission—One Shilling. TjVOOTBALL MA T^CH^ We, the undersigned, agree to CLOSE at 1 o'clock pm. on THURSDAY, 16th August, on account of the Inter-Provjxcial Football Match :— Arch Clark & Sons L. D. Nathan & Co. Owen & Graham Sargood, Son & Kwec. Win, Me Arthur & Co. per S. T. Bastard Lewis Bros. Kerapthorne, Prosser Thomas Macky and Co. John Buchanan H. B. Morton E. & H. Isaacs George W. Owen & Co Upton & Co. Combes & Daldy J. & J. Dickey T. & S. Morrin Cruickshank & Co. E. Porter & Co. Henderson and Macfarlane. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE x3L RAILWAY. FOOTBALL MATCH. On THURSDAY, 16th August, Trains will leave A uckland for Kllerslie at IAo p.m. and 2.15 p.m., returning: to Auckland from Ellerslie after the Match. Ordinary fares. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager* mENDERS are invited for the Purchase "" -"- of the A.S.P. Co.'s steamers SOUTHERN CROSS, PRETTY JANE, AND STAR OF THE SOUTH, To be sent in any time on or before September Ist, IST", 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. mO CARTERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 6 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, 21st inst., ior the delivery of Scoria for the Karangahape District Board. J. WARREN, Chairman. m 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 11 o'clock on SATURDAY, the ISth August, for the erection of a Villa Residence, at the Pah Farm, for the Hon. James Williamson. Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mO BUILD E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on FRIDAY, the 17th instant, for the erection of a Dwelling-house in Nelson-street. Plans, &c, at mv office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. momas o n s7 Tenders will be received up to noon of Tues day, Hth instant, for the erection of about 325 perch Rubble Work in Upper Queen-street. Labour only. EDWARD BARTLEY, Albert-street. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 21st instant, for the erection of a Cfeurch at Parengarenga. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. m o bui l d c & sT Tenders will be received until noon of the 22nd instant, for Additions to a Farm-House near Panmure. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mRADE AND~~LABOUE COUNCIL. A Meeting of the Trade and Labour Council will be he id at the Foresters' Arms, Albert street, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock sharp. * Business: The Report of the Committee Meeting. H. PHTLLIPS. President. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all style 3, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbin&er, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stae office, Wynd haTn-Rtrp.pt. I. ALEXANDER. WATCHES *& WATCHES. "©a WATCEE^ A'A TCHES In Gol(1 and silver. WA TCHE& Ladies' and Gents'. WA TCHES English Levers and Genevas. WATCHES By Rotherham, London. WA TCHES By T. Russell & Son, London. WA TCHES. By the American Watch Co. WA TCHES By Waltham Watch Company. WATCHES Machine-made, by T. Russell ——————— and Son, London, £5. WA TCHES Guaranteed for 2 years. WATCHES in Silver, from £3 to £20. WATCHES In Gold, from £3 10s. to £50. WATCHES By the Best English and Con- — ■■■" tinental Makers, especially FOR Isidor Alexander, JEWELLER BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. [Etablishkd 1865.] /IROWN PRINCESS No. 1 GOLD \y MINING COMPANY (Limited). ovA Ca, n (the soooll^ of One Shilling (Is.) per bhare has this day been made on the capital of the abovenamed Company, payable to the Sec retary,aA the registered office of the Company,. Hank Buildings, Auckland, on or before the 27th day of August, 1877. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 2ith July, 1877. MO AN A T AIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Share Register will be CLOSED at ITbon of MONDAY, the 20th instant, till FRIDAY, the 21th, when a DIVIDEND (the 12!h) will be pay able at the Company's office, Shortlancl-strcct^ F. A. WHITE, Manager.. Auckland, 11th August, 1877..