cooler-headed members think Mr Stout in iudicious in forcing a division on a question onAvhichthc Opposition was not united, and Avhich did not affect their policy. This afternoon.

PROBABLE RESULT OF NATIVE LANDS DEBATE. It is noAV considered certain that the amend ment moved by Sir Robert Douglas, on the Native Land Court Bill Avill becarried. This amendment would have the effect of omit ting the words "During the present session" leaving the Government to introduce a measure in accordance with Mr Ballance's amendment at any time the Government choose. It Avas understood that Mr Ballance AA'as not opposed to Sir Robert DoH°las's amendment. MR STAFFORD. On dit that attempts are being made to induce Mr Stafford and lead the Opposition party.

Grand Football Match.

AUCKLAND V. DUNEDIN.

This important trial of strength betAveen the football players of the Northern and Southern districts of the colony came off this afternoon, on the Ellerslie Racecourse Cricket Ground, Avhich had been secured for the purpose from the Auckland Racing Club. A large amount of interest has been taken in the match, and the croAvd of spectators, Avhich Avas large, Avould have been much larger had it not been for the unfavourable weather,1! which reminded us strongly of the day of the Canterbury match at Ellerslie Gardens last year. The appear ance of the sky last night Avas clear and hopeful of a better state of things than has eventuated; but football being essentially a Avintcr came, its votaries are not afraid of Avet and mud, and although at eight o'clock this morning the rain Avas coming down with provoking steadiness, theref|\vas no talk of postponement. At half-gast eight the rain ceased, but the sky maintained its dull leaden hue, and threatened to reneAV hostilities at any moment. HoAvever, Aye must go back for a moment. The Dunedin team soon shook themselves doAvn in their quarters at Mr Davidson's commodious Star Hotel ; and about half past four ten or twelve of them took a run up to the Metropolitan Ground, where they had about half-an-hour's practice, just to find their legs after their sea trip, the last stage of Avhich was very rough. At 6 o'clock they dined, several members of the tAVO Coiinnittes sitting doAvn Avith them ; and at eight, almost the whole team Avere escorted up to the Auckland Skating Club re-union at the Choral Hall. There was a very large company of members present, and among them some of the fairest of Auck land's daughters, Avho looked their best as they glided round in their natty costumes, hand in hand Avith their gallant SAvains, of Avhose protecting arms, hoAvever, they seemed to stand in little need. In the middle of the circle a feAV of the more dexterous skaters excited the admiration of the on - lookers by their intricate and graceful evolutions. The scene was enlivened by the strains of a first-class band, and was altogether cal culated to convey to a stranger a very pleasant impression of this phase of Auck land society. Our visitors confessed they had nothing like it in Dunedin, where there is only a public skating rink. With com mendable prudence the Southerners retired early Avith the double intention of^ making up for the previous night's deficiencies, and enabling them to rise fresh and brisk for to-day's labours. The Auckland team met at the Thames Hotel at eight o'clock, and elected Mr W. W. Robinson as their captain, and Mr F. Sharland as umpire. In answer to our representative's inquiries, the hcav captain said his men were all in the best of health and spirits, and were determined to do their little utmost on the field of battle. A discussion took place as to the system of scoring, Avheu it Avas resolved that the cap tain should express to the Dunedin repre sentatives their AA-ish to use the same system as AA-as used in the match played inDunedin tAVO years ago, but at the same time to defer to any strong feeling of the Dunedinites in any other direction. According to the most recent scaling, the weight- of the various members of the two teams are as folloAVS -.—Auckland :E. Burgess, 12st. 131bs. ; Carter, list. 91bs. ; Dacre, 12si. 71bs. (about); Henderson, list. 121b5.; Kerr, lOst. 121bs. ; Paul, list. ; Mcintosh, 12st. lib. ; Mercer, lOst. lib. ; Nolan, list. lOlbs. ; Ring, lOst. Slbs. ; E. Robinson, 12st. 21bs. ; W. W. Robinson, lOst. 71bs. ; Shakespeare, lOst. Gibs. ; Warbiick, lOst. Gibs. ; Woods, 9st. 131b5.; giving an average of a trifle OA'er list. Slbs. per man—a splendid Aveight. Dunedin : Forwards—Mills, W.. 12st Gibs; Murray, J., 12st ; McKinnon, list; Pulton, G., list 41bs ; Turton, list 131bs ; Rolland, lOst lOlbs ; Neville, L., lOst 121bs ; CargiU, W., 9st 21bs ; Smith, A. V, lOst 31bs. Half-backs—Dixon, W. G., list (Captain) ; Rose, H., list 71b. f-backs— SAveet, W. M., list 121bs; Cargill, A., 9st. Backs—McLean, W., lOst lOlbs ; Allan, R. S., 12st 31bs. Average, list lib. It will thus be seen that the Auckland men are 21bs per man heavier than their opponents. It Avas thought advisable that the teams should go out by drag to the ground, in stead of by train, as Avas at first intended; and accordingly after an early lunch they started in two drags, one provided by Messrs Moftlin and Smith, and the other by Mr Crowther. There has been very little Avagering on the issue, and'this fact looked at side by side Avith the general interest taken in the game, speaks avcll for a purely honorable rivalry, Avhich the contest excites. What little bet ting has been done has mostly been at evens, for although there AA^as a disposition among our boys, to lay slight odds on them selves at first, the favourable reports re ceived of the capabilities of tbe Southerners and their performance at Christchurch, brought them at once into strong public fa vour, and on neutral territory they Avould have had the call.

(PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.)

Bout I.—Auckland aa-ou the toss and elected to kick with the Avind. Dunedin accordingly kicked off. The play for the first quarter of an hour was very level. The Dunedin men Avere capital in the scrimmages, and played together admirably, but the Auckland kicking was superior. Wood,- Nolan, and Robinson were most prominent on the Auckland side; and Rose, Dixon, and Cargill for Dunedin. TAvice Rose and Dixon got avcll aAvay Avith the ball, but the embraces of Robinson were too much for them. The first bout was finished Avithout any score on either side, Dunedin being forced down. There ;jre 15,00 people on the ground, and the line is coneinually broken, in spite of the efforts ol the police. . Bout 2.—ln this bout Dunedin had a little the adyantage, but it was no more than could be accounted for by the wind. The scrimmages Avere many and close m this bout. The struggle began to be more manliest. Just before the close of this halWiour, there ■was a determined scrimmage right in the Auckland goal line, and a touch-down against " ours " Avas only just saved. Time was called directly afterwards. No scores rm either side. Bout 3.—Auckland began this well, and seemed to have taken a lesson out of then enemy's book, as they laced together in the scrimmages better,and played a closer game. The third bout finis] ed as the others, with out any score on either side. Bout 4.—The fourth bout Avill have to decide the battle, unless it is a dead heat, Which appears likely. The Auckland men will have the Avind against them, but for tunately (hare is scaiCely any of it. The 5 suit is a toss-up. Henderson, N oian, and Shakespere Avere now very conspicuous on the Auckland -while Rose, Neville, and McXii non dl<\ Avell for Dunedin. A magnificent scrimmage took place in this bout. It Avas

near the Auckland end, and lasted fully ten minutes. Dunedin eventually forced it through, but the Auckland half-backs Avere on to it at once. Ring tit last got a good run, but the ground was against him, and he came to grief very soon.

THE LATEST.

The game ended in a draw, no points being scored.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

Tub entertainment last evening- in tbe Albert Hall, by the members of the Naval Brigade Troupe, was successful on the part of the per formers, but the patrons Avere not numerous. The acrobatic feats Avere complete and clever andthe hornpipe much applauded, but the.most, pleasing part of the proceeding Avere the senti mentaf songs of Mr Hoyle, a. ho Avas in good voice, and rendered his songs, especially Little Foot steps." in the best possible manner. Mr Severn °-aye an admirable lecture last evening in the large hall of the Auckland Insti tute to _ very good audience. The subject was '' The asnectof the solar system when compared with the stars." The subject was treated in the lecturer's agreeable style, and occasionally elicited Avarm applause. The diagrams and illustrations were excellent, and had evidently been prepared with great care in consideration for the capacities of young persons. Mr Severn announced that his next lecture would be on " Galvanism, magnetism, induction, etc., Avhen he Avould explain their uses by Avords and ex periments, to be given at the same place on Saturday afternoon. Troopers ot Nixons ight Horse will muster, dismounted, this evening in the drill shed at- 8 o'clock. Avhen Captain Isaacs Avill introduce business of imnortance. The Licensed Victuallers held a meeting at the British Hotel yesterday, as noticed in the Star of last'evening, to consider the Local Option Bill and. its probable effects, if passed, on the trade The meeting was but thinly attended, and it was doubtful at first AA-hether a sufficient number of publicans Avould be present to form a meeting Mr Suiter, in his speech, expressed his astonishment at the apparent apathy Avhich existed among publicans in connection Avith a bill o" so much importance to them. Ihe speak ers Avere Mr Johnstone, the chairman, and Messrs Keane. Hill, Hood. Melton. The reso lutions passes*- were: 1. "That this meeting do protest again t the Local Option Bill, now before Parliament as being a tyrannical measure, in opposition to a very large amount of vested interests in this provincial district, and being obnoxious to the principles of free trade. 2. "That this meeting beg: to.returni their sincere thanks to Dr Wallis, M.H.R.. and other mem bers Avho have so ably opposed the Local Option Bill " 3 " That the President be authorised to telegraph the foregoing resolutions to W. Swan son Esq M H R., and instruct him to ask the co-operation of all the Auckland members in 01rh- inusual a.eekly meeting of the Hope of Manukau Lodge, No. 29. LO.aT., was held on Tuesday evening, August 11th, in the Mason;c Hall, Onehunga. After the lodge business, Bro. Neal D G W.C.T., assisted by Bro. Hendry as G W'M proceeded to install the officers for the ensuing'quarter as folio ays: W.C.T, Bro. A. Robb- XVV.'W. Bro. Judah Keesmg; W.S., Bro. G. Turnbnll; W.T., Bro. Franklin; W.F. S.. Bro. G. James; W.C., Bro. A. Diinwood.e; W.M., Bro. Howard :W..T.G.. Bra Bell; W.O. G., Bro. Gammon; W.A.S., Bro. Fuller; WJD. M Bro. Smith: W.R.H.S., Sister Heady; XV L.H.b., Sister Watts. The officers of the Auckland Volunteer Com pa>iies held a meeting last evening m the drill shed, to consider the proposition of another shani fight. Captain Derrom Avas called to the chair. A letter Avas read from Captain Morrow, apologising for his unaA-oidable absence, stating that he would be glad, if requested, to be present at the night attack. A letter Avas read from Mai or Liisk, in respect of the sham fight, in which he said. "I do not feel at liberty to order or direct assemblages of the X olunteers for sham fights or similar exercises, Avithout the special consent of the Government; a. ith that consent, or Avith more discretionary poavcj accorded by regulation, I Avould gladly and Avillinglv endeavour to foster and increase the laudable desire of the Volunteers to meet frequently in one body for military exercises out of doors, always, ot course, under proper control, but it is evident that if the officer com manding the district has not the poAver to order out the' Volunteers for batallion drill or sham fi<4its, then certainly no officer under his com mand can have that power. It is, therefore, undesirable that the \ olunteers be called together for night attacks, as was lately done, without the sanction of che Government. Letters ay-ere read from the Harbour master, and dis trict Highway Boards, giving permission for carrying out the project Avithin their localities. Votes of thanks Avere accorded to those gentle men for their accession, and a regulation Avas passed, requesting officers of the A-arious com panies to institute private parades on the even ing of the 21th inst.

HOMEWARD VOYAGE OF THE SHIP CITY OF AUCKLAND.

By the mail Aye have received from Captain Ralls, commander and part OAvner of the good ship, City of Auckland, the report of his passage home. It is as folloAvs : — Jan. 17th, 1877, 10 a.m.—Pilot left the ship. Made all sail and proceeded on the AOA ragC. Jan. 29th. Thirteen days out. At 9 a.m. passed a moderate sized iceberg, and at 11 a.m. passed another. Lat. at noon, 54° 26 v S. ; long., 135° 25' W. At 4 p.m. same day passed a very large iceberg. Weather very thick.

Jan. 30th. Moderate breeze, AAuth a thick fog. 4 a.m. passed good sized iceberg, and quantity small ice. Took the temperature of the water every hour, the mean being about 44 deg. Noon lat. 55" 4V S. long. 129. 50v West. At G p.m. passed very close to an iceberg, and sailed through a lot of small February 11th. A moderate breeze, and the Aveather tine. Spoke the ship Timaru. 22 days out from Port Chalmers. (We docked in London with this vessel on the same tide.) February 12th., 4 a.m. Gape Horn bore N.W. by N., distance about 20 miles. At noon fresh breeze Avith rain, land bearing N.W. by N., distance about 18 miles. At 9 p.m. Staten Island bore N.W. about IS miles.

February 13th. About 9.30 p.m. passed Beauchcne Island, distance about three miles.

From February 14th Aye had a con tinuation of light northerly winds up to March 10th, Avhen Aye got the S.E. trades, which took us to the line. We then had strong N.E. trades with heavy squalls. Lost the trades in lat. 20degs. lOruins. N. long., 34degs. 41 mins. W. From thence variable winds with a heavy head sea to the Channel.

April 10th.—89 days out, sighted the Start light at 8 p.m. -At the time it was bioAving a heavy gale from the eastAvard. Friday, April 20th.—Took steam-tugs below Isle of Wight, and arrived in London on Saturday morning, at 10 p.m. The pas sage to Grave_end occupied 93 days, and AVixs characterised by continual fine weather nhtil the arrival of the vessel off ,the Eng lish coast. Since her discharge in Lon don, the "City" has passed her half time survey Avithout any expense, and the surveyors pronounce her as good as neAv. The vessel comes out next trip under the auspices of the NeAv Zealand Shipping Company, and Avill bring a large number of cabin passengers.

SALE OF RURAL LANDS.

MR D. A. Tole, Chief Commissioner, sold ' the lands, as previously notified, at the I Crown Lands' Offices. There Avas a large attendance, and in several instances the ! bidding Avas spirited. Parish of Awitu— j4B acres, £24, H. BlakeAvay; Kopuru—lot ! 18, 40 acres, £122, Henry Prober,;; ! Kaiwaka—ls acres, £7 10s, S. BoAvmarf;

20 acres, £10, J. Cameron; Karoraumanui Block, parish of Putataka—lot 21, 1,985 acres, £496 ss, W. Aitken ; KouraAvhero— 66 acres, £33, J. Thomson; Parish of KaAvakaAva—lot GO, 40 acres, £30, T. R. Jameson ; MangaAvai—lot W. pt. 27, 40 acres, £30, — Lennox ; Makarau—lots 174 and 175, 500 acres, £250, P. Dignan; Rangi—lot 167, 50 acres, £25, W. Dyer ; Mangapai—34 acres, £17, S. Green ; Hu ruhi—lls acres, £57 10s, W. Aitken ; Manaia—lots 34, 39, and 40, 53 acres, £13 5s SO acres, £20, 71 acres, £17 15s, J. M. Lennox ; Okaihau No. 1 Block—lots 12, 13, and 14, 250 acres, £201, 250 acres, £301, 150 acres £75, W. Earl; Parahaki—lot 63, 35 acres' £17 10s, F. Smith ; Puhoi—lot 127, 04 acres £47, B. Remiger ; Paparoa—N. pt. ■>0 57 acres, £28 10s, J. Hudspeth ; Puke atua-10t315, 17 acres, £S 10s ; J. Lambert; Ruakaka—lot 76, 32 acres, £16, J. Prescott; Maungaturoto Block-E.pt. 85 40 acres, £63, lot 151, S acres, £4 A. and S. Rmtonl; Waiwera-E. pt. 81, 40 acres, £20, Wm Fiohl -Sot SS, 60 acres, £30, J. Ivy an ; lot lk SOacres £40, J. Lee ; lot 243 100 acres £50 W. Moves ; Waikiekie-S.W. pt 72 3 17 acres, £S 10s,

TELEGRAPHIC.

I (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDED. T.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

i ALBURN I A. j There is a splendid slioav in the Sons of Freedom reef in the Alburnia. It is said the manager has taken out several CAvt. of specimens equal to anything produced in , the field, and that the slioav in the face is j first-class.

SHAREMARKET.

Sales : Moanatairi, £7 5s to £7 7s 6d; Alburnia, 80s. to 107s 6d ; City of London, 13s ; Young Ncav Zealand, 8s ; Alma, 6s.

COROMANDEL, this day

The Royal Oak have driven thirty-live feet further. The manager expects to cut the shot of gold in the Little and Good leader. A parcel of specimens Avas repoited yesterday. The Carnatic crushing is showing up aa-cll for a good return. The Bright Smile had a -good parcel ot specimens last night, and more are looked .for. « SNOAVDEN'S CLAIM. —Some rich stone Avas obtained yesterday. The Peep-o-Day finished crushing to day. The Gem lias arrived Avith coal for the Conqnuring Hero Company. WhangapOTJA.— Fanny and Lizzie, loading, Mazzonius's entertainment of Phantas magoria, last night, Ayas avcll supported. He intends visiting Auckland. A fmecting of electors is called for Mon day, to consider the severing of the county.

TAURANGA, this day. UNION SHARES.

Over tAVO thousand shares in the Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company Avere applied for in Tauratiga. Large numbers of natives left for Waikato yesterday to attend the King meeting at Hikurauga. The subject is kept secret.

NAPIER, this day "WAKA MAORI" COMMISSION

The "Waka Maori" Commission has closed. Messrs Buller, Bell, the Hon. Mr Russell, and all the leading native chiefs of HaAvko's Bay, Avere passengers to Wellington by the Rotorua. The chief Hapuku is bearer of a great petition, re the inquiry into the Te Ante estate.

DUNEDIN, this day. RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION.

The Clutha County Council passed a re solution urging the Government to form the first six miles of railway from Balclutha to Catlin, and a branch from the main line to Tapanui.

QUARREL BETWEEN LAWYERS. The perjury action, Turton v. Johnson, tAvo QueenstoAvn solicitors," Avas dismissed. The latter uoav brings an action against Mr Turton for malicious prosecution. Damages, £1,000.

THE PUBLICANS INCENSED.

A good deal of very intemperate language Avas used at the publicans' meeting. Most of the speakers were severe on Mr Stout for the part he is taking, and openly stated that in the event of an election the publi cans would do their utmost to keep him out.

BROKEN ON THE WHEEL,

DaAud Robertson, aged about 60 years, Avas killed at Allan's pugmill, Tapanui, by falling into the Avater-Avheel, and getting his neck dislocated.

MUSEUM OPEN ON SUNDAYS.

The Museum trustees are linn in their determination to keep it open on Sundays. The " Star' has a strong article, in Avhich it says, " Dr. Stuart Avent out of his way to attack Captain Hutton, Avhen he kncAv that the latter Avas in no AA-ay responsible for the trustees' decision, which, as Curator, he. AA-as bound to carry out. The trustees Avere so Aveak as to give in to the clergy. An expression of public opinion Avas invited by Dr. Stuart, to be giA-en decisively, but Avas not in accordance Avith his wishes.

DEATH OF CAPTAIN GRIFFITHS

Captain Griffiths, late commander of the Taranaki, died last night, after a short illness.

(Per Press Agency.)

WELLINGTON, this day

The GoA-erninent has been informed by the Agent-General that in consequence of the A-ery stringent instructions he has received, as to the class of immigrants to be sent to Ncav Zealand this year, he might have some difficulty in making up the specified number of 5,000. The strictest supervision is being exercised to ensure that none but the classes ordered would be selected, even if this results in the making of the total number shipped less than 5000. Great difficulty is experienced in ob taining single Avomen, and as an additional inducement to the free passage, Sir Julius Vogel is offerittg free passages to ports of embarkation.

IMMIGRANTS.

The Agent-General informs the Govern ment by cable of the sailing of the Mataura for Napier Avith 174 immigrants, and Rangi tikei for Canterbury Avith 267.

DUNEDIN, this'day.

ROMAN CATHOLICS AND THE EDUCATION BILL.

A public meeting of Roman Catholics Avas held last night for the purpose of con sidering the new Education Bill. Bishop Moran xn-esided, and probably eight hun dred people Avere present. Four resolutions in condemnation of the Bill Avere submitted, and carried almost unanimously, there being one or tAvo dissentients to the first tAvo resolutions. The meeting avus A rery enthusiastic. The resolutions are to be forAvarded to Dunedin members, and mem bers of the Government.

NELSON, this day.

THE QUEEN BEE,

The Queen Bee inquiry is announced to be before L.jrßroad, R.M., and Captain Jackson, Nautical Assessor. The Court adjourned till to-morroAA r. There is every probability that the inquiry will last for a Aveek.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow. Esq., R.M.) The football match.—Before the business of the Court commenced, Mr J. B. Russell, on behalf of the other legal gentlemen present, suggested to His Worship that if all the cases on the list were not finished by tAveh re o'clock, they should be adjourned until a future sitting of the Court, as he and his colleagues were desirous of attending the liiterproAdncial Foot ball Match, at Ellerslie. His Worship said he would be happy to fall in with the suggestion of Mr Russell.

JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIKS.&M. Murchie V. John Harding, claim, £l 17s, goods and interest; George Evitt v, Andrew Bonar, claim, £2 18s, goods and interest; John Young v. Robert Naughton, claim, £3 lis 9d, goods and interest, costs, lis; John Connell A r. EdAvard Duggan, claim, £5, goods, costs, 14s; John Tucker A". William Kennedy, claim, £2 5s id. goods sup plied. judgment summons.—John Peace A-. Simon Westlake, claim, £-1 8s Gd. The defendant did not appear. Plaintiff stated that defendant Avas in a position to pay the money if he were so inclined. Ordered to pay £1 on the third day of September, and £1 on each succeeding: Mon day, or in default, one month's imprisonment. J. XV. Carr a-. Valentine BlagroA'e, claim, £15 lOd. The defendant agreed to pay £3 on the 15th September, and 5s per Aveek after- Avards.

John Russell a*. James BroAvn, olaim, £16 12s. The defendant stated that he had ottered to pay the amount in monthly instalments of £1, but the plaintfrf refused to take the money. Plain tiff denier! that deienslant had offered him any sum in liquidation of the claim. Mr Russell said he Avas Avilling to accept £5 down, and 10s per Aveek. Defendant said he could not possibly pay the amount asked. The. defendant Avas then examined, and said that lie had not made more than an average of 12s per A.eek during the last four months. He denied that he AA-asin the employ of Sir Dunnett. Had occupied the position of secretary to the New Golden Calf Gold -Mining Company for about two months, but the Company was about to wind up its affairs, and there Avould be no funds. He was Avilling to pay the amount of costs, £3, within a fortnight, and 5s per Aveek after that. His Worship made> .-an order'for the payment of £8 on the 3rd day of

September, and 7s 6d on each succeeding Mon day, or in default 2 months' imprisonment.

Joseph Adams v, Robert Kemp, claim £9 2s Id. The defendant agreed to an order for £1 per month-

John Boyd v. Alfred Herbert, claim £1 17s. The defendant did not appear. In this case, Mr Connell, who appeared for the plaintiff, stated that the defendant Avas a man of means, and in a position to liquidate the claim. This state ment was corroborated by the plaintiff. Ordered to pay the full amount on 26th August, or in default three weeks imprisonment. Holland and Butler v. William Henry Max- Avell, claim £113s Id. Mr Madden, on behalf of the defendant, offered to pay 10s per month. Accepted. Defended Causes.—John Smith a-. Richard Butcher, claim £11 18s 6d. Mr Beale appeared for plaintiff. In this case the evidence of the defendant Avas taken at Christchurch. John Smith said he a.as an oyster dealer, engaged by the defendant to bring him a cargo of rock oysters. He got the oysters from Manukau and Auckland, and conveyed them to Christchurch. The contract for com-eyance of the oysters was made in the presence of his wife. The average period of oysters remaining fresh after being taken off the rocks Avas five or six Aveeks. A Sack of oysters contained 11 kit-fulls, and these Avere sold a. 2s 6d each in Christchurch. This evidence Avas corroborated by Elizabeth Smith, Avife of the preA-ious Avitness, Avho had two years' experience in the oyster trade. Wm. Saul, an oystermac, deposed that he telieved the oysters Avere in excellent condition. They Avere quite fresh. The evidence of the defendant AA ras to the effect that he had sold part ef the oysters, but the rest Avere bad. Judgment for the plaintiff, costs£3. Adjourned Causess—John Hanna v. James Wallis, M.H.R., claim £5 15s, services as can vasser at City West election: adiourncd for a fortnight, in consequence of the eA-idence of Dr Wallis, Avhich had been taken at Wellington, not having come to hand.

R. M. Heighten v. James Gardner, claim £1 9s 9d. Adjourned until next Court day.

RichardVercoe a-. Joseph Willmott, claim, £2 3s Id, goods. Adjourned until next Court day. Wm. Burton v. Robert George, claim £7 7s 9d, goods and interest. Adjourned until next Court day.

AUCKLAND WATER WORKS.

THE following letter has been received by the City Council, in respect to the Water Works loan :—National Bank of Ncav Zealand, limited, 14th August, 1877 :— Gentlemen.—With reference to the late discussion which has taken place respecting the alleged difficulty in floating the addi tional loan of 25,000 in the London market, I have to state that if it avi'll meet the views of the Council, this Bank is prepared to take tho debentures firm at the price of £98 per £100 nett, pro\'ided the loan is placed fix all respects in the same position as the one for £100,000. Your early reply is invited, in case Aye should in the mean time receive ucaa-s of our being engaged in War, and a consequent fall in securities taking place. I remain, your obedient servant, D. He AN, Manager."—The offer of the Bank Avas considered most liberal by the Council, but as the Mayor is at present at Wellington on business connected with municipal law the Council could not take any active steps in the matter. The letter was receive*!, and instructions given to thank the manager of the National Bank.

THE OPERA COMPANY.

The Soldene Opera Company have been busy during the week preparing for their opening performance to-morroAV night. The opera chosen for the debut of the Company in Auckland is "Madame L'Archiduc," the latest of Oitcnbach's sparkling productions. This has already created a sensation in the chief cities of Europe and America, and is univer sally pronounced one of the beet of this delightful composer's works. We are glad to hear that the applications for subscription tickets have been numerous, shewing that the advent of the Troupe is looked on with expectancy by the Auckland public. Miss Emily Soldene made the reputation of the Philharmonic Theatre in London by her versatility and originality in opera-boufTe ; while as for the danseuse, Sara, if her per formances only come up to ho. fame, they must be Avondcrful indeed. Miss Stella has been a great favourite wherever she has appeared : her beautiful Aroice and charming manner giA-ing zest to her performances. We shall anticipate a croAvded house to-morrow night.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £22. National Bank—Buyers, 70s; sellers. 725. Thames Gas—sellers, 30s. Moanat airi—£7 os, £7 12s Gd; buyers, £7 10s ; sellers, £7 12s 6d. Cure—Bs ; buyers, 8s; sellers, 8s 6d. AA'aitekauri—Buyers, lis. South British Insurance (ncA\-) -Sellers, Sis. Red Queen—2s ; sellers, 2s. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, 70s. Alburnia—Bos to 107s 6d ; Buyers, 105s ; sellers, 110s. Old Whau—Buyers. Gs 6d. City of London—l3s tolls; buyers, lis; sel lers, los. Young Ncav Zealand—Buyers, 7s. Piako—Buyers, lis 3d : Sellers, 12s. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

The extraordinary seasons that Aye have had for the last two years have produced beef and mutton equal to Avhat Aye have been used to seeing in England, fed on turnips and oil cake ; similar quality can;be had at the undersigned, and the public are respectfully requested not to buy inferior quality Avhen they can get the primest at the folloAviny cash prices on Saturday :— Forc-qr. mutton, 2d ; leg mutton, 3d ; loins mutton, 3d; roast beef, 4d and 5d ; boiling beef, 2d to 4d ; pork sausages, (id ; best beef sausages, 4d; Wallery's pork pies, Id ; turkey, geese, and foAvls dressed for tablo.—GeokGE H___ik, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-stieet.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1877.



LAMP. ! LAMB ! ! LAMB ! ! !—-First of the Season. Choice Napier and Provin cial Roast Beef, Id to sd; Boiling Beef, 2d to Id; Legs Mutton, 3d; Loins Mutton, 3d; Fore- Quarters, 2d; Bacon, (id to 8d; Watling Pork Pies, id each; Pork Sausages, 6d; best Beef Sausages, that have never been approached, Id per lb. Customers, please come early as both shops get so inconveniently crowded Aye posi tively cannot serve you.—GEORGE HULME, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. -.'_._- S' TKAM-Hotter lilmn-WATER, Water makes Steam, and Steam makes Sf-usages, and these Delicious Sausages stand unrivalled and unbeaten at Id. per lb.; Mutton, 2d per lb.; Beef, from 2d. per lb.—G. HULME, Queen-Bt. \7£7" ANTED, immediately, a good Wheelwright and a General Black smith. -- Apply to Williams and Hounsell, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. XNTEl)7~Trousers Makers.—Apply to H. L. Posseniskie, Shortland-street. WANTED, a good General Servant : must bo able to iron well; reference required.—Apply to Mrs J. H. Hooper, Hobson street. WANTED, an experienced Cook and Laundress; also Apprentices to Mil linery and Dressmaking.—Mrs. Dance opposite Army and NaA-y. WANTED, several good General Ser vanis for tOAvn and country ; also, Housekeeper.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland street. WANTED, a respectable Youth to drive a baker's cart.—J. Leslie, Parnell. WANTED, a steady young Man. for kitchen Avork: one with a knoAvledge of cooking preferred.—California Supper Reoms. WANTED, written-Tenders for Re moving about 1,700 yards of Earth (cart ing only), at per yard.—M. Foley, Hobson-street. ANTED, a Clerk for a House out of tOAvn; must be quick and correct at accounts, and have some knowledge of grocery and general business.—Apply by letter, with references, care T. H. Hall & Co., High-street. ANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs. Hamlin, Epsom. WANTED, by a Gentleman, Board and Residence 'in a family where no other lodgers are recciA _d ; well-furnished Bedroom Avith Sittingroom if possible ; AA-ithin three miles from Auckland; Parnell or Newmarket pre ferred.— Address Avith full particulars, "A.L.," Post-office, Box 133. WANTED, a respectable Woman to take home washing; none but a good hand need apply. - Mrs. Evans, Californian Dining Rooms. WANTED, by a respectable young person, with some knoAvledge of Dress making, a situation a. here she would be finished in Dressmaking, and could assist in house work in place of her board.—Apply this office. WANTED, tAVb good General Servants. —Mrs. E. Isaacs, Banna Vista, Eden Crescent. "YETANTED, Apprentices to the Dress- V v making.—Miss Jenkins, Pitt-street. Y&TANTED, a good respectable Girl, ?' 7 about 11 or 15, to make herself generally useful.—For address apply at Mr BainbridgC- Store, Ponsonby, opposite the had.



WANTED, a Lad to deliver bread.—J. Hamilton, Baker, Albert-street. ANTED, by a trustAvorthy old man some kind of active employment; is a good carpenter.—Address " Chips," St ah office. WANTED, a thorough good Grocer; must be a good counter hand ; security required.—Apply X.Y., Star office. ANTED, Church Organ to Sell, a very superior full-toned instrument, Avith pedal, pipes. &c.; could be made poAverful enough for any sized building. Also, a splendid second-hand Harmonium, Avith 19 stops and knee swells, percussirn action. N.B.—Several A-ery superior Pianofortes for sale; price from £20; full compass.—WEßß'S Music Saloon, Welesley-street._ . WANTED Knowu, the latest Novelty in KID GLOVES, double-buttoned and embroidered stitched, in Black, Coloured, and Light Fancys, at 2s. 6d. per pair, at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. ANTED, Purchasers for the f olloAving Cheap Goods, for Cash :— Superior Eleme Raisins, old per lb. ; Hobart Town Jcin, 8d per tin ; lib. tin Fresh Lobsters. lOd ; Salmon, Is ; Hice, 3-\d ; Apples, 2d lb. : the celebrated Duchess of Edinburgh Sauce, only Gd per bottle; good Pickles, from (id per bottles. Terms, strictly Cash.—A. E. Collins, Wellington-street. ANTED Known, that Cook's 'Bus leaves the Greyhound Hotel for One hunga at 9.15 a.m., and 3.15 p.m. LeaA-es One hunga at 10.50 a.m., and 5 p.m. Sundays, same time. WANTE'_rKNOWN7~MRS. GRICE, Newmarket, has opened a Select Registry Office for Servants, where the Avants of employers and the unemployed will be care fully attended to. Terms moderate. WANTED KnoAvn, Men's Handsome Strong Leather Satchels reducod to 3s 6d, Is, ss, Avorth double the money ; Handsome tAvo 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 6d, and 2s; a fcAV Books cheap; Note Paper, unruled, 2d per quire : Ruled ditto, Id ; Envelopes, 25 for 3d; Children's Hair Nets, Gd; Men's Superior Socks, Gd; Women's Stockings, Gd; Slate Pen cils, 9d per 100 ; Lead Pencils, Gd per doz. ; Pen holders, Id per doz.; Long Leather Laces, with tags, 2d per doz.: Handy Shovels, Gd each.—W. H. Dampicr, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson treet. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-ho use-street. W ""ANTED to SELL, cheap, 60' sets ot .Jugs, 3s per set; Plates, 3d, Id, and Gd ; Picture Plates. <k! each, 3s Gd per >lozen : Yellow Pie Dishes, large, Is Gd and 2s ; Chambers, from Is 3d to 2s Gd ; Wood Matches, 21 d per dozen, G dozen for Is: Scotch Mixtures. 9d per lb. tin'; Children's Leather Lace Boots, G to 9, only Is Gd, 10 to 13 size, 5s ; Boys' Bluchers, 1 to 3. only 6s Gd ; Men's Slippers, 2s 6d and 3s per pair ; Mens Strong Bluchers, 8s; a feAV pairs of Men's Side springs, 4s Gd, 5s Gd, and Gs Gd; Boys' Nailed Boots, 10 to 13, 5s 9d ; Ladies' Kid Boots, Gs Gd and 7s Gd ; a Icav pairs of Women's Sidespring Leather Boots, Is Gd ; Spectacles, Is: Spectacle cases, Gd and 9d ; small bottles of Salad Oil, Id ; Lot of Ladies' Black Hats, 1/2 each; Children's Gloves. 3d. pair; Children's Garters, 3d. to Id. pair ; Fancy Cat and Dog Collars, only 3d.; English Kits, 9d., 1/, 1/3, and 1/6; small Tea trays, 2/ set of 3: Crochet, Cotton, 2/7 box : Lot of Artificial Flowers, at 2d each ; Maltese Lace from Is to 3s 6d yard ; 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. ANTEDfNKOWN, 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: Ko. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland.^ W~~ __NTED KNOWN—MUFFINS ! ! ! MUFFINS! MUI__TNS !-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.—Maybe had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. PUBLIC NOTICE.—J. WENDEL, the well-known Wine Manufacturer of Grey street, having ourchasod a Fine Property on Symonds-street, opposite Thcmas Russell's. Avill carry on his business there on a much larger scale than heretofore. WANTED, those, or the friends of those Avho ha\-e had their likenesses taken at MeGarriglo's ■ Photographic Gallery, Queen street, to know that they can haA-e their portraits at the low price of Gd. each, or Is. per dozen ; Maori do., to send home to your friends, the same price ; also, a dews of the Thames and other parts of Auckland, 3d.. Gd.. and 9d. each. —XV. 11. DAMPIER, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. DUNDAS & CO. are Buyers of Square and Round Totara Piles, from 12 to 30 ft. Apply to A. Stewart, Queen-street. OIQA —SUBURBAN BUILDING SITE _wi o\/. of 2 acres; easy distance: com mands a view of surpassing beauty, Avhich can not be built out.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. OIT SALE, cheap, and on easy terms, a Brick Warehouse in the best part of High-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent . TTMOR SALE. 97' acres situated 12 miles __D from Auckland by a good road, and ad mirably adapted for a Dairy Farm. The Avhole 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 thej Post-office. lilOR SALE OR LEASE, all those ■ Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a BreAvery 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 A_ts and accommodation.—Apply to XV. AITKTCN, Land Agent. O AND SEE HERBERT 11. SMITH'S SELECTION OF NEW IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES, For Wood ok Coal ; Also, HIS NEW PORTABLE SIDE-OVEN, For Country Settlers. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, D-Rham-street, U R O R A HOTEL, CORNER OF Victoria and Chapel-streets. P. GLEESON, Having received Fifty - five Hogsheads of EHRENFRIKD'S BEST ALE, invites his Customers to come and Sample the Quality. OCCIDENTAL! OCCIDENTAL Occidental Hotel. The NeAV Additions to this Hotel are noAV completed— viz., Six First-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed paniph lets, to be seen. ELLIN G-TO N HOT E L, WELLINGTON-STREET, Auckland. R. J. SUTCLIFFE, (Late at the British Hotel), PROPRIETOR. TUT ELBOURNECUP, 187 7. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First. £1000; Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forAvarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bouxke-street. Melbotrrne . FO R Si A L E~, T THE STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the 4f Gasworks: — Large Consignments of Hardware at English prices. Ship's Chains, 5-16 25.6, -§21,-, _ 23/6, 9-16 and g 20/, 11-16 and J 19/, § and 117/, P. and 2 17/, per ca\.., Avith test certificate with each chain Boiler Rivets, }, ?, J. f, 5-IG, J, fromt22/ $ CAVt. Horse Nails, from /9 to HI i. lb. EAvbank's Nails, from /3_ to /I $ lb. Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and 8, /2J . lb. Galvanized Spikes,3 to 6, from !3 13 lb. Galvanized Roofing Nails, 2 and 2}, jl% <t? lb. Galvanized Chains. 5-16 /ii, § /I $ lb. Copper Boat Nails, 1/6 .. lb. Composition Spikes, ,10 V lb. Carpenter's Rim Locks, Files, Screws Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers Ship's Pumps and Windlasses Brass Castings, from 1 3 .J It.. Iron Castings, from 11/ .1 CAvt. C. HAWKESWOOD.



FOR SALE (cheap), in the heart of the- . city. Freehold Allotment, 50 x 107, with ! lofty, Avell ventilated building, 27 x 107 feet, i admirably suited for a Builder's Shop, Manu factory. Cooperage, Iron Foundry, Sec Price, £390.—5. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Sho.-t ---and-street, next the Post-office. OR SALE, 90 acres of Land, admirably j adapted for the site of a manufactory, or for a pig and poultry farm. The Avhole of the purchase money can remain at 6 per cent.: S miles from Auckland, by a good road.—S. Vaile, l__nd and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next , the Post-office. 1~lf& SHILLINGS PER WEEK.—Pretty j r_i Five-roomed House, with allotment, 66 x 105, tank, &c, &c. £150 can remain on ' mortgage ; balance by Aveekly payments of 12s. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland- , street, next the Post-office. j FOI-l_Al_E^ on-Friday next, at eleven j o'clock, at Messrs Hunter and Nolan's ! Yards, a new 'Bus. built by Mr. A. Mackie, ' Coach Builder, Durham-street; and a Pair of Bus Horses. TsTIOR SALE, a Light Spring Cart, Horse, i JO and Harness.—Apply to it. Wooderton, ! Fruiterer, Karangahape Road. P>€^&\ to £1000 LENT, on Building | dW &\y Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated, j £7~(f_ CA"SH, Balance by Weekly Payments ! fl \J as agreed—Nine-roomed House, suit- '■ able for Boarding-House or Family Residmce, j ten minutes' Avalk from Queen^stre-I.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. FOR SALE, cheap, a 5-roomed House, in Hepburn-street, opposite the School house. FOR SALE, a good 4-roomecl detached Cottage in town.— Apply 11, Grey-street. "vr 6 t i c 11. For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Holensville Railway Station; 200 acres of it is Avell Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, clie most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— . Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. BOOT AND SHOE TRADE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SA.LE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good- Avill of that, Centrally-situated SHO* 3, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. jy C. G R E E N W O 0 D. FOR SALE, a Payable Grocery Business in a leading thoroughfare; premises neAv; 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 Aveek; stock, good-will, &c, about £60. Also, A Country Store, Avith Post-office (paid by Government), Avith three-roomed House and lour acres rich A-olcanic soil, freehold, close to a Station, rapidly rising district. Price for the lot, only £260. Terms easy. P. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, and Commission Agent, Corner Shortland and Queen-streets. TO LET, on lease at Ellerslie, a good Residence Avith 26 Acres of Land.—Apply to R. Graham, Esq., or F. G. Ewington. rjpO LET or Lease, a 7-roomed House, in _JL the Brighton Road, Parnell. Geod Avell, 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 of Shortland-street. TO LET, in Upper Symonds-street, a Shop and Dwelling-house of eight rooms, r.OAV occupied by Mr. J. Ryan, Painter, &c.— Apply on the premises. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable cither for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, a House in Alten Road.— Apply to Jno. KirkAvood. TO LET, a five-roomed House, corner of Anglesea and Paget-st.eets, near the Ponsonby Road.—Apply next door, or R. Giles, City Market. mO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. TO LET, 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. &**_ AUCKLAND STEAM -fe-Jwfef^-^- PACKET COMPANY •3£s*3_E_& (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for Napier on MONDAY, the 20th instaut, at 1 p.m. VV. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. >tvi OTEAM TO THE WADE. l^lf^^sN. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will ___ -_^^ lRa- vfi for the Wade onFRIDAY, a«_ __■___*__. a( . g aan instead of Thursday. "VT OTICE TO SHIP - BUILDERS. 3-v Tenders for the Repairs to the //iTri^iO Ketch PEARL are required to |"l!.':,'»,"t \-^\ be sent to Messrs. OAven and v>:'U*W'.VS-.'_^ Graham's office not later than \ f -^ SATURDAY, noon. . ..ft? Specifications can be seen at -~' '"" the above office. ZZZZ Q.HIP 'YOS EM I T E,' JsglsO^v. k_» FROM LONDON. All Accounts and Claims against k_____h____ the ship Yosemite must be ren dered in dupbeate to the undersigned by four o'clock TO-MORROW, the 17th instant, or they cannot be recognised. THE NEW ZEALAN » SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. Auckland, 16th August, 1877. "__^.>_ T>ARQUE- 'COLUMBUS,' JjOJObv J_> FROM LONDON. ___W§rf^_^Z Consignees are requested to HBT_,JB-—aßl p ass jjnfries and obtain Delivery Orders from the undersigned ior their Goods without delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of the ship Avill be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be passed at noon on SATURDAY, the ISth inst. The New Zealand Shipping Co., (Limited). Agents. Auckland. 16th August. 1877. "JI/T O ANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Share Register will be CLOSED at Noon of MONDAY, the 20th instant, till FRIDAY, the 21th, Avhen a DIVIDEND (the 12th) Avill be pay able at the Company's office, Shortland-street. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, 11th August, 1877. PHOENIX GOLDMINING COM PANY LIMITED. Notice is heseby given that a CALL (the Ist) of ONE SHILLING per Share has this day been made by the Directors upon the Capital of the Cpmpane, payable to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street (next Post-office), Auckland, or or before Monday, 10th September, 1577. Note.—Credit Avill be given to those Share holders who have paid the preliminary call of Gd per share. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland. 10th August. 1577. THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Incorporated under the Companies' Acts, ISG2 and 1567, and the NeAv Zealand Act 1,1873.. Notice is hereby giA-en that a DIVIDEND for the Half-year ending 31st March, 1877, at the rare of 6 (six) per cent, per annum, has been declared by the Directors, and will be paid to the Shareholders (whose names appear at and dare on the Register kept in the coio_y;, on after the 22nd instant. The Transfer Books Avill be Closed from this date until the 22nd instant. THOMAS BUCHANAN, Acting Inspector. Wellington, Augusts, 13*7.



0 TEAM SERVICE TO FIJI General Post Office, Wellington, August 10,1877. Sealed Tenders Avill be received at the General Post Office, Wellington, until noon of SATUR DAY", the 25th instant, for the performance of a FOUR WEEKLY STEAM SERVICE between FIJI and PORT CHALMERS, by Avay of Auckland, Wellington, and Lvttelton, for a period of Two Years. The service shall be performed in accordance with a Time-Table, to be furnished by the Post master-General, which will provide for con necting at Auckland Avith the steamers of the San Francisco Mail Service. The service shall commence on the arrival of the San Francisco Mail Steamer at Auckland due on or about the sth of October next. Tenderers to state the names, tonnage, and horse-poAver of the A-essels to be employed in the service. The IoAA-est or any tender Avill not necessarily be accepted. Tenders to be addressed to the Honorable the Postmaster-General, and endorsed " Tenders for Fiii Steam Service." XV. GRAY, Secretary. m O C A R~T E R~S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 6 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, 21st inst., for the delivery of Scoria for the Karangahape District Board. J. WARREN, Chairman. rf\ O 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. A LTERING NAME OF STREET. ToAvn Clerk's Office, August 16,1877. NOTICE is hereby given that, by the powers vested in them, the City Council of Auckland have (at theAvrltten request of residents therein) ALTERED the NAME of Eowardes-street to Alexandra-street. P. A. PHILIPS, ToAvn*-Clerk. mRADES MOVEMENT-PETITION. Petitions to Parliament are now ready for signature, and are in the hands of the various members of Committee, and are laying at the iblloAving places, Adz.:—Mechanics' Institute, Foresters' Arms, Albert-street, Mr. Goldie, Customhouse-street; Messrs Fraser and Tinne. Messrs Masefield and Co.. Messrs Cousins and Atkin, and Mr. Heslop, High-street. By order of the Committee. GEO. W. HESLOP, Hon. Sec. "I NTER - PROVINCIAL FOOT - BALL M A T C H. SuAedin v- Auckland. rriHE QUPPER WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ALBERT HALL, Opposite the THISTLE HOTEL. S_T TABLE LAID FOR 100. _& tS_S= miCK-ETS, _ _f\ S* ,W£_W I 10s. Ob. H. KEANE, Caterer. THE gentleman who took an Umbrella from Canning's in mistake, Avill oblige by returning it to this office. FOUND, a Purse, containing cash.— Apply at Star Office. FOUND, a Dog.—Apply at this office J If not OAvned at once Avill be destroyed. ]7a!OUND, in the shop of Mr. Brennan, _ Shoemaker, Queen-street, opposite the Fire-bell, on Saturday last, & Purse containing money and letters, left by a lady. May be had by OAvner on payment of expences. FULLY - Q UALIFIED ENGLISH SURGEON, married, age 52, just arrived, desires to establish a Practice in an Up-country District, where a sum to coA-er moderate ex penses would be guaranteed; 20 years' profes sional experience near London.—Address, DR. BUTLER, Cambridge House, Taranaki-strcet, Wellington. EXAMINE THE LARGE ST<*K WATCHES at ALEXANDER'S before purchasing. -J A D I E S! S~iC H O OL. The MISSES SUPPLE have REMOVED to Karangahape Road. Second house from Upper Queen-street.—August, 1877. BIEFORE 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, Sec, all of the neAvest design and con struction. There are over 3,000 in use, and aj.l have given entire satisfaction: some have been in constant use OA rer six years, and are still in use. Send for the neAv Illustrated Catalogue, Avith Testimonial and Price List, to Auckland Iron Works. BAILEY Avill offer 5,000 Cabbage 9 and Cauliflower Plants every Saturday morning, in the Auckland Market; also, Good Camelias, warrar' well rooted. Constant supply till end of November. THE Partnership hitherto subsisting between William Henry Connell and Archibald Bromfield, as Solicitors, is hereby dissolved by mutual consent. The business Avill be conducted as heretofore by W. H. Connell. Vulcan Lane, Auckland, July 25, 1877. W. H. CONNELL. ARCH. W. BROMFIELD. Witness: H. Walker, Solicitor's Clerk. Auckland. \ "VTEW THTERNS, $ < Mounted in Sets of 12 up to 120 A rarieties, / ( from 3s. up to £5 per set; a feAV nn- / s mounted sets, of 100 A-arieties, at 10s. per ? > set, at ( S ERIC CRAIG'S, ( ; - Princes-street. \ ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEY'S, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office, W yndham-atreet. I. ALEXANDER. WATCHESI^ WATCHES. "©a WATCHE S AA TCHES In Gold aild Silver. i WATCHES Ladies'and Gents'. WA TCHES English Levers and Genevas. | WATCHES By Rotherham, London. I WATCHES By T. Russell & Son, London. | WATCHES By the American Watch Co. i WATCHES By Walthara Watch. Company. ! WA TCHES Machine made, by T. Russell 1 ——— — a nd Son, London, £5. ! WATCHES Guai „ nte ec.for 2years. -, I i WATCHES sii ver( fxQTa £3 to £20. 1 WA TCHES i a . Gold, from £3 10s. to £50. WATCHESI By the Best English and Con- : —-s tiasntai Makers, especially FOR j Esi&cr ___lesandes, ! JEWELLER BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. [Etablisb__p ISC,.]