Three Russian officers and 160 soldiers were killed in the batteries. The siege guns got to Alexandropol. The army is slowly re tiring. There is a slight advance by Muktitar. His camp moved three versts east to-day in the direction of Alexandro pol. Reinforcements are expected. The Abchasians, Circassians, and Lesckians are in full rebellion, and have killed many thousand Russians. Only the middle part of the mountains, with an important road from Vlade Kavkav to Tiilis, is still fortified and to be depended upon.

MUKHTAR PACHA'S TROOPS FIGHT LIKE FIENDS INCARNATE. The Russian disasters in Asia are con firmed.—An attack by the garrison of Batoum defeated the besiegers with great slaughter. — A correspondent at Tiliis writes : Mukhtar Pasha's brilliant general ship must be acknowledged. His troops fight like demons incarnate. —All the tribes iv the. Caucasus are in armed revolt against Russia, and have taken all the important outposts. —General Melifcoft' is entrenching himself in front of Kara, ami the other forces have been hastily recalled from all available points of Barukdara, whence they will make a stand, and wait for reinforce ments in a strong position. HORRIBLE SUFFERINGS OF THE BAYAZID GARRISON. The Russian garrison at Bayazid made a gallant resistance against thirteen thousand Kurds, who besieged the town and bom barded it. Af,;er a brave defence, the garri son, being reduced on the verge of starva tion, was relieved by General Tergukassotf". He found that the garrison was in a fearful condition, being almost starved, and suffer ing from loathsome diseases incident to camp life. The Turkish cannon had made sad havoc with the original forces, many of the dead lying unliuried in a confused and horrible mass. The stench arising from the bodies was awful. The dead and wounded numbered 500, and the remainder ■ of the garrison was in no physical condi tion to light. They had lived on horse flesh for a longtime. Vermin has tormented | them ; bad water had its debilitating | effects, and the blazing sunshine had aided \ to place them in a pitiful state of weakness and inefficiency. The Russian victory was of short duration. A fresh arrival of Turkish troops and the necessity of com pleting the movement to join the main body of troops at Zaim, of which relief at ! Bayazid was only an incident, caused Tegu- ] kassoff to determine to evacuate the place and push on. Ln doing so he had a sharp ( engagement with the enemy, who were en i route for Karaboulak, and lost two hundred | men and a heavy ambulance train. The ' Turks were immediately reinforced from j Alaschguerd, and the Crescent once more I floats over Bayazid. OPERATIONS IN ASIA TO BE RESUMED. A St. Petcrsburgh dispatch says : After | the reinforcement of the army of I the Caucasus, even, if necessary, by i troops from the Central Asiatic frontier, a second invasion of Armenia is meditated, commencing with the capture of Batoum and the suppression of the Abkasian rebellion. Advices from St. Petersburgh state that the reserve of Cossacks, con sisting of twenty regiments in ten battalions, in all 20,000 men, are preparing to follow the 12,000 men who have already marched from Saratova for Armenia. When ready the army will take the direct route to Erzeroum. Dervish Pasha telegraphs from Batouin, July 7th : Two Turkish frigates have j bombarded and burned Chevekitil. They j landed a force which defeated the garrison j and compelled them to abandon the town, j The object of the expedition thus being j attained, tlic frigates re-embarked the j troops and returned to Batoum. ■ From the scene of the insurrection in i the Caucasus it is reported that the | Russians have resumed the offensive. General Alkbusoff marched, on July 13th, from Tokveli to Tkuarchcli, on the right bank of the Goligsi, drove the enemy from their intrenched positions, forced them behind Mokva, and occupied Geuin, twenty miles north of Sukum-Kaleh.

NAVAL BATTLE BETWEEN TWO ENGLISH MEN-OF-WAR AND A PERUVIAN RAM.

Complaints having been made to Admiral De Horsey, in command of the Pacific station, that the Peruvian ram Hudscar, which had been seized by Lierdo, an insurrectionary claimant to the Presi dency, the Admiral gave notice of his intention to punish the ram. The specific complaint made was that the ram had stopped the English mail .steamer and forcibly taken a quantity of coal. .Subsequent inquiry, however, shewed that this was mis-stated; the coal belonged to a Peruvian gentleman, "who willingly sold it to the rebel cruiser in harbour. When be received notice from the Admiral, Lierdo protested that he had never interfered with British interests, and had no desire to do so. Hawever, tbe Admiral, in command of the Shah and Amethyst, set out upon an expedition to capture the ram. Upon coming up, lie demanded its surrender, which Lierdo refused. The English then opened fire at about GOO yards, the first shots cutting away th flag of the Huascar, but which Avas instantly replaced. The Uuascar replied with her heavy 300-pound Blaklcys in turret, and the Amethyst, lying off and on, steadily persisted in her attempts to rake the ram. The Shah fired her broadsides, which arc discharged by electricity, anil in a few mo ments everything on the Huascar's decks except her masts, turret, and smokestack, had disappeared. Her standing rigging, boats, steering gear, and capstan were des troyed in the hot fire from the English vessel. The Huascar. however, continued her lire at regular intervals, sometimes from her turret guns. A .shell from the Amethyst entered one of her forward ports, exploding inside and killing one man and wounding several. For a moment fire Avas apprehended, but fortunately this was pre vented. After the fight had lasted about an hour and a half, the Amethyst was ! seen with a thick smoke issuing from amid ships, and she steamed away out of action, not returning for twenty minutes, and leav ing the Huascar and Shall alone. The former now attempted to ram her adversary, but the splendid handling of the Shah prevented any success^ ful manoeuvres of this nature. On approaching, as the Huascar officers stated, the Shah appeared to move as if by instinct' and her heavy batteries were brought to bear on her assailant. A small Gatling gun station in her tops very seriously in- ' commoded the combatants on board the ram, and her smokestack is riddled with musket bullets. One 300-pound shotstruck the turret of the Huascar, and penetrated the iron for two inches, and then rebounded on her side. She was hit twice by the same class of shot, with precisely the same re sult. The Peruvians now adopted attack, first advancing on the Shah, and then on the Amethyst, but the superior speed and superb management of these vessels prevented her ramming them. The battle lasted for three hours. Then the Fhiascar slowly re tired, a shell from tne Amethyst having destroyed all the primers for her turret guns and she headed towards land, for which she had been manoeuvring for some little time previously. The enemy did not attempt to pursue, but contented themselves ■with receiving the last two shots from the Huas car, and remaining about two miles from the shore, evidently keeping watch over their brave antagonist.

ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP THE RAM.

A fog falling, the commander of the Hnascar thought it better to take advantage of it and quietly slip down to Itiuique, where the Government fleet was Iyin<?, and where Pierola hoped to make some arrano-e ---meat for combined action against the

( British forces. The movement was cau [ tiously executed, and noue^too soon, for at about ten o'clock a steam-launch from the • Shah came stealing through the darkness with a torpedo, and by a mere chance avoided affixing that implement of destruc tion to the side of a coasting steamer in port, mistaking her for the Huascar. When the departure of the ram was made known, the English vessels disappeared from the offing. Arriving at Iquique, he proposed to the Government forces to unite and go out in pursuit of the English. This was not acceded to, and Pierola, seeing that his personal cause was hopeless, surrendered his vessel to the Independencia, obtaining safe conduct for his followers, but refusing all guarantee for himself. The whole feeling of the Peruvians is bitterly adverse to the interference of the Admiral, and the President has issued a proclamation, in which he declares that he will exact from Great Britain explanations and satisfaction consequent on such a wanton outrage on a friendly Power.

American News.

INDIAN WAR AND MASSACRES.

ORANGE RIOTS IN MONTREAL.

DESTRUCTIVE TORNADOES.

July 17. War with Itlalio Indians still raying- and more massacres. On the lOfcli July the Indian chief Joseph surprised a party of thirty-one Chinamen, passing down the river Clear-water in boats, and slaughtered all but one. General Howard, in command, .states that the forces encountered the In dians on the 12th July, driving them from their strong position, killing many, and pur suing them in the direction of Camas Prairie. Another skirmish occurred on the following day. Howard is accused of mess ing the campaign.

Serious Orange riots ocou rjd at Mongol on 12th July, (ne man v, as killed and three wounded during the procession. The n;ob attacked the lodge-room with stones, and the Orangemen replied with pistols ; several persons were wounded. The conduct of Mayor and police is much condemned. Rioting continued for several days. The military were called out. The funeral of the murdered man was the occasion of great excitement, The cortege passed between the police and soldiers. The wildest rumours are circulating in the city.

A fearfuf tornado occurred in Oiiio on July 2nd. At Waverly, Indiana, a whole family was buried beneath the ruins of the house. Damage, iifty thousand dollars. Many were killed in other t nvns.

A terrible whirlwind at Milwaukee demolished all but three houses in the town. Six persona were killed. The storm tore up large trees as if they were reeds, and whirled them in the air.

Baltimore, July 16th.—Forty firemen on the railway struck on account of a de crease in wages. Next day with 400 friends they attacked a train' which Colonel Faulkner and 75 soldiers were protecting. The soldiers fired, killing one, and wound ing several. By last advices the rioters were still unquelled, the presence of the military making-them further exasperated. Great da-nage occurred in Ecndor by Hoods, consequent upon an erup tion of Cotopaxi. Oix the 26th June, a great noise was heard, and a [tremendous cataract dashed down the three rivers, washing away cattle iv haciendas, and several persons.

United States troops have been des patched across the Mexican border, in consequence of raids.

A New York "Herald" reporter at Salt Lake, describes Mormou massacres equal ling that at Mountain Meadows.

-■ A loan will be raised in England to re build St. John, New Brunswick.

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THE CASE AGAINST BRADLAUGH,

Charles Bradlaugh and Mrs Besantwas condemned to six months' imprisonment, and to pay a line of £200 each, and to enter into an engagement of good behaviour for two years. Pending arguing on a technical point in the indictment, they were released on the understanding of not continuing to publish.

Sticking-up at the Hutt.

ONE OF THE ASSAILANTS KILLED.

(From our own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON, this day. The body of a man was found in the Hutt River (name unknown.) His skull was completely smashed in on one side, some days ago. Two men near the scene were stnek-up by two others, who whistled, it is believed, for a third scoundrel. One of the men stuck-up took oif a stiurup-iron, and swinging it round struck one of the robbers a tremendous blow on the skull. The other man ran oft" shortly afterwards. Another robber appeared, but bolted when he saw the state of affairs. The body round in tke river is believed to be that of the man struck. He is supposed to have staggered along, and fallen over the cliil'. An inquest takes place.

THE FOOTBALL MATCH.

IT may be considered definitely settled that the Football Match, Duncdin v. Auckland, will come of]' on Thursday next. The manager of the Union Steamship Co. has kindly consented to detain the Taranaki in the Manukau until Friday, in order to allow between her arrival and departure a clear day, on which the game can be played. The dinner will take place at the Albert Hall on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.

THE SOLDENE OPERA TROUPE.

i ITE advent of the Soldene Comic Opera Troupe will prove an agreeable surprise to the numer ous lovers of music in Auckland. They come at a very opportune moment, when we have been Buffering from a dearth of popular amuse ments, and should attract large .audiences. The Company have iust completed a most successful tour in the United States, winding up with a profitable; six weeks in San Francisco. The prima donna is Miss Kmily Soldene, who. in her particular line has opera eomique, has few equals. Mr O. ii. Chizzola is the manager, and the company number in all thirty-three "performers, with a repertoire comprising most of the j:;ood old three-act operas, and many of the. most, popular novelties. A very successful piece with the company is "Trial by jury." Those who have taken part in the Choral Society representations will be eager to sec a professional company enact this brilliant little work. The company, on leaving San Francisco, booked themselves through to Sydney, but not being bound in any way, they were able to come to terms with our vigilant impressario, Mr DeLias, who on hearing of their arrival, lost no time in negotiating with them for a season in New Zealand, commencing at once. The contract was not concluded until nearly four o'clock yesterday afternoon, and it may be imagined what a bustle it caused on board the Australia when the news became known. The amount of flurry and excitement among tiie ladies was something wonderful, and the stewards for about two hours could ha-^e only fulfilled their numerous orders and responded to their manifold calls by the posses sion of the power of übiquity, the hundred hands of Broarcus, and the legs of a centepede. At length the luggage was all out, and the company at about half-past six were conveyed m cuTiages to the quarters hastily prepared for them at the various hotels of the city. "Miss firmly Soldene," says an Knglish paper, "is as vivacious and piquant as ever in her well-known parts, and every scene in which she mingles lias an irresistible spark about, it," The premiere danseuse is Mddle. Lara, whose performance m ban [< rancisco made her an immense favorite, bhe is exceedingly talented, and exhibits the poetry of motion in one of its most beautiful aspects. Ihe company require a few days to s.ittle into harness, and it is pin-posed to make Friday the opening night. One of the most eminent of the London critics thus speaks of this artist: "As an artist, "Miss Soldene occu pies a very high place. Had there been an Knglish opera company worthy of its name to which she mi^ht lutve been attached, she would have held a leading position among our native prime donne. In the line she has chosen, she can hardly be said to have a rival. Her train ing has left its impression in the evenness an 1 finish of he^ rendering of nantabile passages, in which very few of our singers can be said to surf ass her. Her delivery of one phrase alone in •'Flcur de Lys,' "It is love the spirit

of beauty," would of itself stamp her as an artistic singer. And she has been wisely led to use the lower tones ot her voice, instead of depending for effect principally upon high notes. It is this which lends a pecu liar sympathetic quality to her singing, ot the charm of which many instances will readily occur To this must be added fluency ot execu ionand strong dramaticfeeling. Speaking from a musical point of view, we must say that Miss Soldene's example shows that a really good singer not only does not lose by singing the inuVic of opera* boull'e, but it is to be devoutly wished that we had more conscientious artists like her, who would by their singing raise these works to a more artistic level." The company numbers forty artists : among them Miss Rose Stella is said to have made a pleasing impres sion upon audiences in different parts of the country. Mr Knight Aston, the first tenor, is the best tenor, report says, yet heard in opera boufte.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this d;iy. ALBURNIA RETURNS.

Alburnia. —-The clearing up for the last crushing will be completed to-morrow. The total return is about ISOOozs.

A large and influential company is in course of formation for the ground adjoin ing the Alburnia. Already a number of shares have been applied for. PIAKO CRUSHING.

Piako.—The crushing is looking better than last week. Prince Imperial.—Extensive operations are contemplated. The New Exchange ground was sold this morning by public auction, and knocked down to R. M. Mitchell for £6*o.

The Moanatiri, £7 ">s; Albumin, oss to ■Gs ; Piako, 10s (Id.

COROMANDEL, this day ROYAL OAK LEADER CUT.

The Royal Oak has just cut No. 2 leader. No gold was seen. They expect soon to cut

a shot of gold. Crushing for "Prescott's claim adjoining the Long Tunnel Company gave a yield of forty-three ozs from i&n tons of stuff. We

understand that the leader traverses the Long Tunnel Company's ground. Peep-o-Day.—A crushing from this mine is going on with fair prospects at Bennett's battery.

Carnation.—l understand this mine is sending down stuff to the Arrow battery to-day.

Long Tunnel Company.—The piping ar rived yesterday by steamer, and is uoav on the way to the ground. From the manager we learn that when the piping is arranged the leaders that were originally cut with gold will first be tried.

The manager of the Tokatea reports: — "In taking out the remainder of stope between Nos. 1 and 2 rises, we only got a few ponnds picked stone, with gold showing occasionally through the leader. The lode is looking well in the stope going in from No. 2 rise, and shows a line colour now and then. Stope going out from No. ?> rise is the best in the mine at present; we got (iO lbs picked stone from it during the week. The general stuff from here shows frequent blotches, and [ think will crush well. There is a little gold seen occasion ally in the stopes from Nos. (< and 7 rises. There is nothing of any importance to report from other portions of the mine. The country in No. 7 level still continues hard, and the leader mentioned in my last was of no help to us, as it was running across the drive and was hard."

WELLINGTON, this day RESCUE OF QUEEN BEE MEN.

The ''Post's" telegram this morning states the Sappho arrived at Nelson last night, having rescued from D'Urville's Island the missing men of the Queen Bee. The Sappho remains at Nelson for a few days. A thanksgiving service will be held to-day.

Considerable amusement is caused hero by the Press Agency telegram from Christ church, stating that the first piano made in New Zealand will shortly he finished for a Christdmrch firm, seeing that fine pianos wore made in Wellington more than a year ago, by Cutter and Moore, who have been engaged manufacturing them ever since, with entire success.

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WELLINGTON, this day. MAIL AGENT'S REPORT ON THE

AUSTRALIA'S PASSAGE.

Tbe mail agent per Australia reports as follows : Arrived at Honolulu from Auck land on June 19th, left next day, and arrived at San Francisco due date, 2Sth June, landed mails, which were forwarded by first train the following morning for New York. On July ISth received mails aboard, and the steamer put to sea immediately for Auckland direct. Next iiight the engines were stopped for eight hours, owing to a slight accident to machinery. The steamer stopped several times since to oil, pack and tighten up machinery. On the Sth and flthof August, strong head winds set in with heavy sea. The vessel laboured considerably. The engines were stopped again at 4 a.m. on the 9th till 2 p.m. an the 11th. Something wrong with the boiler. Tbe Australia entered Auckland heads on Sunday morn in<r.

- NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. Man Drowned from the Fiery Cross- The Fiery Crose, from Auckland, arrived at Waitara on Saturday. She had a stormy passage. When off the Sugar Loaves, on the 7th in.st., two hands w.nt to fasten the jib, when the vessel giving a heavy plunge, one man named Janus iJ.iker was thrown into the water. The boat was lowered, but at the time a heavy sea struck the vessel staving in one of the boat's planks, and rendering her useless. Captain Mason did all lie could, but failed in rescuing the man. Arrived : Colonist, from Wellington. Had bad weather all the way. CHRISTCHURCH, this da>, THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS. The Licensed Victuallers, of Christchurch and Timaru, have combined in Opposition to Mr Fox's Local Option Bill, and decided to send a deputation to "Wellington. The Heathcoate Road Board joins City Council in offering work to the unemployed.

DISTRICT COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before F. M. P. Brookfield, Esq., Demitv Dis

tnct Court Judge) Nathan and Co. v. Barton, claim £93, promis sory note. Mr Meyer for plaintiffs, obtained judgment.

W. G. Demies v. W. W. Taylor, claim £30 18s 9d. Mr Hesketh appeared for plaintiff. This was a iudgment summons case, but as there was a possibility of an arrangement, the case was held over until a later part of the day. Inglis v. Hardy, Mr Tyler appeared for plain tiff, and Mr Hesketh for defendant. This was an action brought by James Inglis, of Ransito pum, to recover from the defendant, also a settler of the same district, for divers trespasses upon plaintiffs land in May andJaly, 1870 and at subsequent periods. The cause of "the dispute was associated with a creek which separated the lands of plaintiff and defendant. The defendant, it was alleged, who owns a con siderable quantity of bush land, had been in the habit of putting logs into the Kangitopuni Creek, which logs hadbeenuoutedbytho swelling of floods, and had carried away in their pro gress numerous young trees, soil, and a rustic bridge which plaintiff had erected. The dam ages were laid at £100. The defence was • the Kangitopuni Creek was navigable, that, defend ant had a right of way. and that the bridge was a puohc obstruct !on. There were a larse num bf,l\,of witnesses in the case, <vhich occupied all day.

Sudden Death.

A sudden death oocurred this mornin<» at Onehunga, a few minutes after seven o'clock. A man named Phiueae Daaniells, ■jl labourer, was passing down Selwyu strect, on his way-to the railway station, and dropped dead when opposite Mr Littlcdales house. Assistance was at ouce rendered, Dr Zinzan bein« called., who pronounced life extinct. Uan niells had only left' his home some ten

minutes, when death overtook him. He was on his way to Pukekohy, where he formerly worked, intending to go by this morning's train, and had on his back a swag with some necessary articles in it. Sergeant Greene removed the body to the deceased's late residence to await the inquest. Daimulls, who was a sober, steady man, had formerly belonged to the Royal Artillery, having served in Auckland, where lie purchased his dis charge. He leaves a wife, but no chil dren. He was known latterly to have complained of heart disease, of which it is supposed he died.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTERJ,

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

WELLINGTON, this day

Dissensions in the Cabinet.

Dissensions in the Cabinet are said to be serious. Ministers are not agreed as to the policy in the: face of Opposition moves. The Opposition's weakeness is indiscretion among several leading members, who speak on the spur of the moment, without con sulting the party. The greatest difficulty is experienced in restraining them. Twice last week a want of confidence motion was prepared, but the influence of cooler heads presented the fight from being precipitated on an unsafe issue. The Opposition tactics are to weaken the Government on side issues, and then, if necessary, to takci.no confidence resolutions.

ME LUSK AND LOCAL OPTION,

Mr Luck will oppose the Local Option Bill, unless the principal of compensation is recognised.

MR BARTON'S PETITION

The petition of MrG. E. Barton,barrister, relative to the administration of justice in the Supreme Court, Wellington, will be presented by Mr Stout on Tuesday.

NATIVE LANDS' COURT.

It is believed the Government will endeavour to effect a compromise on the Native Land Court Bill. Seven Ministerial supporters hold the key of the position. They insist on the Government dropping the bill altogether rather than accept Mr Ballance's amendment. Ministers, being afraid to lose their support by driving them into Opposition ranks, talk of promising to introduce a clause in committee if the second reading is agreed to, or introducing a clause with the bill, for which there are Parliamentary precedents. It is rumoured in well-informed circles that the clause which the Government propose to introduce is one making a distinction between agri cultural and pastoral land. MR WOOLCOCK'S MOTION. The discussion on Mr Woolcock'e amend ment rests with the Government. It intercepts supply, and places the Govern ment in a difficult position MEDICAL I'ItACTITIONERS' DILL. Mr rlamlin's resolution on the Medical Practitioners' Amendment Bill proposes to empower the Governor to appoint live medical Boards throughout the colony, to examine diplomas and degrees; prior to registration ; with the object of rejecting fictitious honours.

|THE LATEST,

It is stated on ! horoughly reliable author ity that the Government intend moving to morrow pvoninf, that the Native Land Court [Jill be discharged from tbe order paper the Government promising to bring down a Bill this session t« prevent speculation. Such a Bill if honest would hanlly pass the Lords.

The Government arc endeavoring to get up an impression that if the amendment is adopted the result will be war with the natives.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

FRAUDULENT HANKRDPTCY.

SYDNEY, this day. The Easby arrived from Sydney. The news is of little importance. A satisfactory report has been received of the arrival at Shanghai of the lirst ship ments of Australian wool. Arrangements have been made for the manufacture of cloth—woollen and cloth mixture—by the Chinese, with a view to opening up a new market for the Australian wools. Moss and Isaacs, of Melbourne, furniture dealers, have been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for fraudulent insolvency.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £22 ss. National Bank—Buyers, 'os. Colonial do.—Buyers, -12s 6d ; sellers. 13s Gd. National Insurance—Buyers, :fc!s. Standard Insurance—Sellers, Kis. New Zealand Insurance- -Sellers, 102s Bd. Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £10. fj City of London- Buyers, lls Gd. BJMoanatairi—£7 53 ---<■ Cure—Ss ; buyers, 7s ild. JSWaitekauri- Buyers, !)s 3d. Albui nia—o7s, 60s ; buyers, AS?. Welcome—Buyers, 5s 3d, sellers, 5s Gd. Union Beach—Sellers, iSs. Young New Zealand—Buyers, fis ad. Piako—los Gd, lls : buyers, 10s 6d. i,Tok£it3a—S:'-llers, 9s 3S. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1877.



Remnants of Carpets at a Sacrifice Remnants of Floor Cloth at a Sacrifice REMNANTS of Dress Goods at a Sacrifice Housekeepers have now a rare chance of procuring short lengths of Brussel and Tapestry carpets and Floor Cloths low. Two weeks prior to Stock-taking we shall sell Remnants below cost price. Full 25 per cent reduction made to effect a clearance. HoIjLOWAY and Gaulick have 15 patterns in Linoleum to select from ; carpets, upwards of 100 patterns to choose from. English, American, and Colonial made Furniture, for Drawing, Dining, and Bedrooms. Bedding of every description. The patent Roller Blind of the Age, procurable only at the CITY Hall Arcade, flolkway and Garliek, Proprietors. T^r . '—— WANTED, a Girl, about 14, to mind a baby. F. Martcr, City Market. WANTED, immediately, an active Girl, to assist in housework ; reference required.—Mrs. Courtayne, Claremont House. Princes-street. WANTED, a steady Man, to look after an Engine, and make himself generally useful in the machine shop.—Cousins and Atkin Victoria Stiam Carriage and Wheel Factory. WANTED/ a" Vessel to carry from 100,000 to 150,000 feet of Sawn* Timber from Aratapu Saw Mills, Kaipara, to Mel bourne. CRUICKSHANK & CO. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. 13th August. 1877. WANTED, a Man to make Pork Pies ; good wages to a good workman.—G. Hulme._ W ANTED, a Man, accustonietl~toTlay work.—Apply this office immediately." "\\7"ANTED, a strong Girl, about 16 or T T 17, as General Servant.—Mrs. John stone's, next door to Governor Browne Hotel. Hobson-street. at once. WANTED, a Nursemaid ; must be a good plain sewer. References required ■ Apply at 200 and 202, Queen-street, between two and five l-i.m. WHE we sell Fore-quarters Mutton at 2d is to keep a Clear Shop, and have a constant supply of Fresh Meat daily. Beef, from 2d and 3d; Pork Pies, id each • Best Beef Sausage, i& per Ib.—GEORGE HULME, Steam Sausage Factony, Queen-street. "^nyANTED, a good General Servant, r v references required. —Apply Mrs. Way mgutn, Scarborough Terrace, Parriell. WAXTEDTtke Ladies of Auckland to know that I have just opened a splendid assortment of Fancy Dress Buttons: ■ also, Josephine Kid Gloves, Ladies' Paper Collars Dress Holders, Whalebone, Knitting- Cotton kc £:<-•.—A. Lovett, Draper, Wcllesley-street,. \\T A^TKi) > about September Ist, a ? f Blacksmith, at Matamata: must be able to repair agricultural implements and shoe i^ff,^: S^ 1 ?£ en £ ot otherwise engaged will be i equired to nil up his time at faina work. Must be «. smele man.-Apply to Mr, J. C. Firth. Auckland,! g&iffi>?



i \^TANTED, either a Cook or General T T Ser\ ant,—Mrs. Alfred Buekland, New [ market. ANTED, a yomiy single Man, as Clerk in a Generaf Stos c in the country. He must be quick and correct at accounts, and have some knowledga of trade. —Application by letter, care of T. H. Hall & Co.. High-street. WANTED, a Boy, capable of reading and writing, to travel with a Troupe.— Apply from 0 to 8 p.m., at the Nottingham Castle Hotel, Abercrombie-street. WANTED, by a competent person, a Situation as Xurse or Housemaid in a gentleman's family. "\J£TANTED, Employment by a steady t T young Carpenter: good references. — Apply, by letter, to "N.T.," Star Office. WANTED KNOWN, that at Albert Hall, a Grand Boxing and Skating Concert will be given This (Monday) Evening, under the management of Professor Davies, commencing at half-past seven o'clock. Ari. mission, Is. Use of Skates, is. for the evening_ WAN TED, a Travelling Agent for the Mutual Life Association of Australasia. —William T. J. Bell (Ryan, Bell & Co.). General Agent for New Zealand. WANTED, an Educated Person to in struct two Young Men in English, ' Arithmetic, Book-keeping, and Composition, i two nights in the week.—Apply by letter, stating terms, to " R.T.," Star Office, i WTANTED Known, the latest Novelty ! 7 T inKTD GLOVES, double-buttoned and i embroidered stitched, in Black, Coloured, and I Light, Fancys, at 2s. (id. pur pair, at Bennett's ! Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. I WANTED, "Purchasers for the following I Cheap Goods, for Cash : — Superior j Elcmc Raisins, njd per lb. ; Hobart Town Jam, ! Sd per tin ; lib, tin Fresh Lobsters. lOd ; Salmon, ' Is: Rice, X.A ; Apples, 2d lb.; the celebrated Duchess of Edinburgh Sauce, only Cd 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 htinga 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 to Sell, a Fast Trotting '■ Buggy Mare, good action.—Apply to D\ : Hamilton, Confectioner, opposite the Market, Queen-street. Wanted" known, Mrs. grice, Newmarket, has opened a Select Registry Ofticc for Servants, where the wants of employers and the unemployed will be care fally attended to. Terms moderate. WANTED, by a competent Cook, a situation, cither in Hotel or Restaurant; would have no objection to a berth on board a vessel.—Apply at the Old House at Home, Hobson-street. WAN TED, those, or the friends of tlui.se who have had their likenesses taken at McGarrigle's Photographic Gallery, Queen street, to know that they can have 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, views of the Thames and ! other parts of Auckland, 3d., Gd., and'Jd. each. ' —W. 11. DAMPIER, Victoria-street, corner of Eiobson-Etreet. WANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS !!! MUFFINS! MUtVENS!—E.H.PERCY I begs to inform his friends and the public gene- ; rally that he has commenced Business in the j above line at his late Premises, Lome-street j 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 Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. WANTED KNOWN, that J. C. Stovin Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Office: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ; WANTED Known, Men's Handsome Strong Leather Satchels reduced to 3s Gd, 4s, ss, worth double the money ; Handsome two blade Penknives, Is: Darning Needles, 25 for 2d ; Wide Lace, Id per yard: lot of Ribbon, ldlpcr yard: Ribbon Velvet, 18 yards for Is; Poll Combs, Id: a few Men's Hat's left, Is, Is Gd, and 2s; a few Books cheap: Note Paper, unruled, 2d per quire; Ruled ditto, Id; Envelopes. 25 for lid; Children's Hair Nets, Cd ; Men's Superior Socks. Gd ; Women's Stockings, Gd : Slate Pen cils, '.M per 100 ; Lead Pencils, Cd per dox. ; Pen holders, Id per aoz. : Long Leather Laces, with tans. 2d per doz.: Handy Shovels, Gd each.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson strcet. ! WANTED Known, that 1). GoLDIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Material1-, including Sasb.es, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Ilwse Biocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &:c., &C. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus , torn-house-street. j W~ ANTED to SELL, cheap, GO sets of .1 ugs. Its per set: Plates, 3d, Id, and Gd ; Picture Plates, Id each. 3s (id per -lozen ; Yellow Pie Dishes, large, Is Gd and 2s ; Chambers, from Is3dto2s(sd; Wood Matches, 2'd per dozen, (J dozen for is: Scotch Mixtures. 9d per lb. tin ; Children's Leather Lace Boots, G to i), only Is Gd, 10 to 13 size, ;")S ; Boys' Bluchers. 1 to 3. only Gs Gd; Men's Slippers, 2s Cd and 3s per pair ; Men's Strong Bluchers, 8s : a few pairs of Men's Side springs, is Gd, f>s Gd, and Gs Gd : Boys' Nailed Boots, 10 to lIS, "is !)d : Ladies' Kid Hoots, Gs Gd : and 7s Gd : a few pairs of Women's Sideppring Leather Boots. Is Gd ; Spectacles. Is: Spectacle eases, Gd and ltd ; small bottles of Salad Oil, Id ; Lot of Ladies' Black Hats. 12 each: Children's Gloves, lid. pair; Children's Garters, 3d. to -Id. pair : Fancy Cat and Dog Collars, only 3d.; English Kits, 9d.. 1/, 1/3, and 1/(J: small Tea trays, 2; set of 3; Crochet Cotton, 2,7 box ; Lot of Artificial Flowers, at?d 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 ' '.W. to Is Gd each : small Rules, ;5d each ; Bonnet Shapes, must be sold, only 2d each ; Bead Trimmings. Is lid yard. "^/"l^T^iDrT'aTiTil^MV^shinT,''; first- : IT class ironer.—Mrs. Angus. Newmarket. ANTED PLTECHASEKS for extra strong Brass-tipped Cart Haraes, sui-t ---ablc for the heaviest work, price Bs. Gd. per pair; 33-inch Knuckle-jointed, cased all over, j Brass-tipped Scotch lEames. 12s. Gd. per pair; 36-inch, do., do., do.. 13s. Gd. Other kinds pro portionaly cheap. Also, for a small quantity of , Clark's celebrated " Moplomuroma," the best ! known remedy for Brittle or Shelly Feet, ' Cracked and Greasy Heels. Contraction and all i other Diseases of Horses' Hoofs, &c. Also, ! more of his celebrated Riding Saddles, v\-ith | military open panels and extra-strong bar-plated j trees, complete, with mounts, £3 17s. Gd. Olh> ! ping Machines, from los, each.—W. S. JONES, j Manufacturer and Importer of Saddlery and , Harness, Queen-street. FOR SALE, cheap, a 5-roomed House, I in Hepburn-street, opposite the School- I house. | J^ O T_ I C E. For Immediate "Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime "Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. "DOOI AND SHOE TRA DE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that. Centrally-situated SHOr j, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory. Auckland. GOOD Bedrooms and Sitting-room, at Broughton Hall, Parnell Rise. TjiOli SALE, ou Friday next, at eleven JL 1 o'clock, at Messrs Hiwiter and Nolan's Yards, a new 'Bus, built by Mr. A. Mackie, Coacli Builder. Durham-street. RC. G~ 11 E E N W O O D. „, ■'• FOR SALE, a Payable Grocery Business in a leading thoroughfare; premises new; rent nominal; five years' lease ; stock and fixtures-. £250 (a great bargain). Also, A Small First-class Business (Grocery) at a low rentnl, 30s. per week ; stoak, good-will, &c. about AGO. Also, A Country Store, with Post-office (paid by Government), vrith three-roomrd House anil four aores rich volcanic soil, freehold, close to a Station, rapidly rising district. Price for the lot, only £I'GO. Terms easy. E. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer and Commission Aoiar, Corner Shortland and Queen-streets. J?O LE 11,I 1, a live-roomed Cottage, in good condition, 2 fireplaces, garden, good well i of water, in I niou-street.— Enquire at Robert Burns Hotel. TO LET, a two-roomed Cottage i7i Nelson-street : a good well.—H. J. Riordan Upper Nelson-street. ' HPO LET, in Upper Symonds-street, ~n _B_ Shop and Dwelling-house of eitrht rooms now occupied by Mr. J. Ryan, Painter, &c - Apply on the premises. nnO LET,, spacious and convenient Office? ,-"- with office fittings, lire-proof strong-room' large dry cellarage, and good supply of waff suitable either for the law. wine* or srenemi mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken



TO LET, a House in Altea Iliad.— Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. nHO LE.T, to a young married couple, a JL new and completely-finished Cottage, with every requirement necessary, in South-street, Newton.—Apply on the premises. rg!O LET, a live-roomed House, corner JL of Anglesea ami Regent-street's, near the Ponsonby Road.—Apply next door, or R. Giles, City Market. __ HpO LET, a seven-roomed House in Eden JL Crescent.—Apply to Geo. T. Chapman, Queen-street. rinO LET, in South-street, Newton, a _ft_ two-roomed House ; good well. Rent, Is -Mr. Smith. nno LET, a two-roomed Cottage, in JL Cook-street.—Henry Cooper, Hobson-st., near Mr. ])ixon. Baker. * -45®>|fe to £1000 LENT, on Building dW/^w'yJ p Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY; TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND, NOETHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of .&BKXEZER Fitness, of Albert-street, Newton, in the Suburbs of Auckland, Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Builder, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention ot Jibenezer Witness, the abovenamed Debtor, <■? aPP'y to this Honorable Court, on WED NKSDA\, the 28th day of August, at the hour ot 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon there alter as counsel can be. heard in that behalf, for an Order of Immediate Discharge. Dated, at Auckland, this 11th day of August, -&.D. 1577. HUGHES & GEORGE. Solicitors for Debtor. CHORAL SOCIETY. The Fourth Perforjnance, consisting of Beethoven s"Engcdi," and Haydn's -Imperial Mass, will take place TO-aIORROW BNEN IN tr, commencing at eight o'clock Performing Members are reminded that the final rehearsal takes place this evening at half pcisti seven. ARCH. CLARK. ____ Hon. Sec. | A TTENTTON !—V ICTOKIA $-'-*- COMPANY, A.R.V. ,Im r{he^T9 n? h]y Inspection of this Company will be held in the Drill-shed TO-MORKOVV r uesday) EVENING, nth instant, at 7.30 p^m. bull Dress, with arms. . Meeting re Scottish Challenge after parade. By order, THOS. C. SELF, Col.-Sergt,, Secretary. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY (LIMITED). N OTIC E. The fourth Annual General Meeting of the tT3 IUIJ ; vlll be r,hG. Id «*c Head Ortices, Hereford-street, Christ-church, on FRIDAY Li in August, 1877, at noon. Business: To receive the Directors' Report "oct'tSS AudiS t0 elect four lectors? to By order of the Board of Directors. H. selwvn smith, General Manager. C'liristchurch, 31st day of July, 1577. NoTicE.-Qua:if.ed shareholders desiring to be elected Directors must leave a written notice to hat cirecr, addressed to the General Manager, at the Head Ofljces of the Company, Hereford- S^tSSS £l ]easE £wen cle- **• Proxies must be lodged at the Head Offices of MeetS° mpany forty"eight hours before the <sl^fev AUCKLAND STEAM •S^ililSj-^ PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR AWANUI AND GISBOSNE The s.s. PRETTY JANE w^nv^fn-}v klancl + tol the above *>orts on o'ekick m IIC instant, at i W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. TO LET, the SLLERSLIE QUARRY, situated at the EilersJie 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. AUCKL AN D JOURNEYMEN BAKERS' ASSOCIATION. The Tlfth Annual Ball, in connection -»-ith the wwnii^aiiPill6^ m ttle Lome-street Hall, on to'SrnSn^'a^oS 1361 the DanCing J. GRACIE, Secretary. rjlO BUSH CONTRACTORS. Early Next Month the Union Steam Saw Moulding, Sash, and Door Company (Limited) will LET CON TRACTS for Falling and Delivery of large quantities of KAURI TIMBER at the Tairua River. Persons desiring to contract should make an immediate inspection of the bushes. Only steady and energetic men need apply. Further information may be obtained at the office of the Company, Mechanics' Bay, or at the Tairua Saw-mill. August 9, 1877. P HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The Undersigned are selling SASHES rtfS&VS! MOULDINGS at "the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Glass Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A-few Job Lots of Second-class Timber, a Great Bargain. Wood Turning in all us Skanches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. WATCHES at_ALEXANDE_f-3 before purchasing. _f»K REWARD.-SrOLEN.-The above re oWO ward will be given to any person who will give sucn information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the person who stole a Brown Coloured Dog. answering to the name of " Grip," on Friday, 10th instant. Any person detaining the Dog will be prosecuted Information to be given to Messrs. Lusk and Beale, Solicitors, >-fcyrtland-street. — Alfred Aley, yvatchraaker.joC, Queen-street. LOST, in Queen-street, a top of a small Gold Penoi], with Amethist set in.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at this office. RIDGE T KELLY.-A Letter for you. Apply to jvempthorne, Prosser, and Co. J^ A D I E S' S C H O O~L. I The MISSES SUPPLE have REMOVED to Karangahape Road. Second house from Upper Qitejri-strpe^-- A_ngust, 1577. FOUND, in Hobson-street, a Purse con taming a small sum of money.—Owner apply this orfice. J Jvvntr -TCTOTICE—The Restaurant of the Ooci r-1 de^ rai^°?- ek ?'m be diecontintied after to-day.—E. pj^iiivlNs. Proprietor. H O S- REWARD.—-Strayed or Stolen." JL \y from Remuera Dairy, a Light-eolonred Cow, with roan neck, at her calving.-The I &fe° brinyiKs * STRAYED, on Thursday tost, from the hj Eure,-;a Store, Newton, three Grey Geese and a \Vhite. Gander. Information rev?ardedl detention will bejj^inisbed mo BOOTMAKERS.—Jones and Co." n f Ttave naus A Qal facilities ror manufacturing Hoot Uppers. A reduction of f r O m i/ to 1/6 up" pair_on usual rate?. ' ' rp WO GENTLEMEN can he acco,^od^ jl red witn Board ay. d Residence; airy bed rooms, romforrabfe home, use of piano.-Apply Alton rS W>^-^> °ne door ffi OiSiE ur two respoctahle Young Men wn nave i,oard and Residence In a comfort able home. Superior accommodation and ffi°» Terras, £1 (inclusive),-Oefcorne iiouiae, Albert-street, near tne Wharf.



ROYAL DANISH CONSULATE AUCKLAND, Parties willing to take charge of the Danish Consulate at Auckland, are requested to forward, their application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Copenhagen, before the Ist September next. For further particulars apply to FRANZ KUMMER. _J[ort-strcot, nth August, lS77.BEjjp.iß DR. WALLIS AND THE LO.G.T.'S. [TELEGRAM.] Wellington, 10th August, 1877. To Rev. S. Edger. Second Reading last night. Adjourned to next ednesday. Wallis goes dead against, because no compensation and not a Permissive Bill, but an arbitrary Bill. His speech very offensive and hostile. William Fox. [«EPLY,J Auckland, 13th August, 1877. To James Wallis, M H.R. The Executive of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand North consider that you, in opposing the Local Option Bill, have deceived the Good Templars, and violated your written declara tions. O. S. Ellis, Grand Secretary. The following are the Principles to which Hi: "Wallis, M.H.E., gave his written adherence to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand North, 1.0. G.T., before his election, which are pub lished verbatim :— Principles. "Ist. The giving to the people direct control over the granting of licenses for the sale of in toxicating liquors."—Dr. W.'s answer " Yes.'' "3rd. The allowing of a district/by a twe thirds maiority of its adult inhabitants, to pro hibit all public sale of intoxicating liquors withm the district; and, the providing "that upon the request of not fewer than twenty householders, any district shall be tested hv a poll by ballot of its inhabitants, to be taken"by the proper officer,"—Dr. W.'s answer, " Yes." " 12th. The limiting of licensing districts with in such areas as will render an Act. embodying these principles, easily workable/"—Dr. W's answer. " Yes." Dr. Wallis appended this Foot-notice •—" I will support any Bill embodying the Principles to which I have here assented. — (Signed), J Wallis, 30th April, 1877." O. S. ELLIS, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of New Zealand North. O TEAM SERVICE TO FIJI General Post Office, Wellington, August 10, 1577. Sealed Tenders will "be received at the General Po«t Office, Wellington, until noon of SATUR DAY, the "Jsth instant, for the performance of a FOUR WEEKLY STEAM SERVICE between FIJI and POUT CHALMERS, by way of Auckland, Wellington, and LytteltoD, for a period of Two Years. The service shall be performed in accordance with a Time-Table, to be furnished by the Post nmster-General, which will provide for con necting at Auckland with 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 oth of October next. Tenderers to state the names, tonnage, and horse-power of the vessels to be employed in the service. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders to be addressed to the Honorable the Postmaster-General, and endorsed " Tenders for Jfiji Steam Service." W. GRAY, Secretary. fTHENDERS FOR PURCHASE FIRE JL ENGINE. Town Clerk's Office, August 13th, 1877. The Council will receive Written Tendeis until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, the 12th of Septem ber, for the purchase of one of Merryweathei's Manual Fire Engines complete, London Brigade size, with 4 lengths of suction hose, canvas suction cistern, and frame with 240 feet of leather delivery hose and branch, pipe. The Council no not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer, P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. mENDERS are invited for the Purchase -*- cf the A.S.P. Co.'s steamers SOUTHERN CROSS, PRETTY JANE, STAR OF THE*SOUTH, To be sent in any time on or before September Ist, 1577, 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. OROMANDEL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited and will be received until SATURDAY noon, September 1, 1877, for Re constructing a portion (about 800 feet.) of the Coromandel Wharf. Plans and specifications can be seen, and all information obtained at the office of the Board' Kapanga Chambers, Cororuandel. The Jowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. TIERNEY, Chairman. Coromandel, August 10, 1577. O BUI L D E jEt 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 my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. nn o m a « v n s. Tenders will be received np to noon of Tues day, 14th instant, for the erection of about 125 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 Church at Parengarenga. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mo B U I L D E & S. Tenders will be received until nocn of the 22nd instant, for Additions to a Farm-House near Panmure. R. KEALS & SON", Architects. OUNT WELLINGTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. AVritten Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon on THURSDAY next, 16th instant, for Cutting and Forming portion of the Panmure Road. Plan and specifications to be seen at my office, "Vulcan Lane. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. BARTON IRELAND, Chairman. Auckland, 11th August, 1877. mHE UNION FIRE AND MARINE fl_ INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. The List of Applications will CLOSE on tho i lotn instant, up to which date applications wiil ibe received by the Union Bank of Australia, where forms can be obtained. ALEXANDER SAUNDERS, Broker for the Company. IJN lON FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. No APPLICATIONS can be received after WEDNESDAY, 15th August. Forms of application at the Ofiice of ALEXANDER SAUNDERS, 2, Insurance Buildings. Broker for the Company. TO-MORROW, NOON. PRODUCE! PRODUCE! IQA KEGS bait Butter, Beef. r,O i^- \- ?ooa Cheese, 30 cases Apples, 200 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, 3 cases Curuerourv Bacon and Hams. ::0 sides Axi-kland Paeon Pearl Barley, 20 tens FJour in lots to suit pur chasers. 40 sacks £ owl-Wheat, Oats, Ba-Jey Bran, Crushed Lump Sugar. Currants, Raisins, lea. Cocoa, Soda, Soap. At Makt. R. A R T~ H U R, Auctioneer.