Pc master observed to his terror ierhad disappeared, thufe cutting r means of escape. Seizing a <i children, he threw them out of • but blinded, suffocating, and *"" c ' was unable to get hold of any jumped himself through the win .eking one leg in the fall.-- All the the village were out fishing, and the ; thus no assistance-was possi , -w^^ie poor children were left to their ■ __S?rate. Only four of the whole number P T_i> ' a^i more or less were burned and 11. Ja while sixteen parished,the floor sud denly giving way. The origin of the lire isun noAvn The horror, dismay, and misery ot ?e parents when, on their return, they bund the charred remains of their clul- Jren may he more easily understood than [escribed.' A Government inquiry Avill be instituted,

MUTINY AND SHOOTING.

Liverpool, May 21.—A mutiny on the ship Kate Davenport or f Mobile,resulted in the shooting of tlie chief officer and three seamen.

EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF SIXTEEN LIVES.

\ terrible explosion at a steam corn-mill has occurred in the outskirts of the town of Alexandria, by the bursting of a boiler. The'proprietor, a Syrian, and fifteen of the work people, Avere killed. Many persons were _ravely injured, and damage done to property was very great,

MRS MITCHELL'S CONCERT.

This favourite A'ocalist's annual concert came off last nieht, at the Choral Hall, and Avas natronised by a crowded audience, Avho evinced, by then- presence, their esteem for the fair bene ficiare^ and. by their frequent plaudits, their en joyment of the programme arranged for their "delectation. The entertainment comprised a few choice melodies by some of our most popu lar amateur bingers, two delightful pieces of instrumental music, and the sparkling operetta •' The Crimson Scarf," Avhich has been favour ably received on preA'iom .occasions, . Herr Schott^coliducted the first. parti AyhilO, Judge Fenton wielded the baton during- the'perform ance of the-operetta. The-first item^ on the list was a dno concertante—piano and oboe—by Herr Schott and Miss G. James, a pupil of the • nrofessor's. This was a A-ery artistic perform ance and elicited loud applause. Mr Harding next saw? "Oh! Oh! Hear the Wild Wind Blow" (Mattei). This sonpr is capable of infi nite expression, as it A'aries betAvcen the loud roll of the storm, the anxious prayer of the imperilled mariner, and the soft thoughts of love which cheer "the dangerous hour. The' singer entered into the spirit of die composition Avell, and bis efforts to please Avere rewarded by a Avell-deserA-ed encore, in response to Avhich he gave part of the song over a°-ain. Miss Wright made her debut as a soloist at the Choral Hall Avilh complete success. She chose Viviani's "La Bonquetierc," and could scarcely have made a better selection. In spite of a little pardonable nervousness, this lady o-aA'e proof of the possession of a remarkably sweet, if not powerful A'oice, and Avas accorded loud marks of approbation. Miss James gave a very scientific pianoforte solo, in A\-hich those tAVO excellent points, delicacy of touch and pOAver of expression, Avere A-ery prominent, and then Miss Vaughau sang Blumenthars " The Day's that are no more," Although full of nieanin?, as all this composer's songs are, Aye cannot say Aye think this conies up either to "The Message" or "Requital." HoA\-ever, it could scarcely have been better interpreted than it was last night. The singer Avas in capi tal voice, and at the conclusion Avas encored. She replied Avith the coquettish ditty"Tappingat the Garden Gate." Avhich Avas also rapturously received. But the gem of the concert was to come last. This was the duett, "T'l Ilammenti," by two sister lady amateurs, well knoAvn in con nection Avith St. ?dary's choir. The two voices, mezzo-soprano and contralto, mingled deliaht fully, and as there was perfect accord in every respect between the two singers, the result Avas one of the most finished performances ever heard in the Choral Hall. Although the curtain was mercilessly let fall on the conclusion of the duett, it had to be raised again, Avhen the sisters repeated part. The plot of the "Crimson Scarf requires very little unfolding at our hands, as it is generally Avell knoAvn For the benefit of those Avho haA-e not seen it, Aye may explain that the story hinges on the blunder of a too assiduous procurator of the Venetian Council of Ten, A\-ho mistakes the signal agreed on between two lovers, namely, a crimson scarf hung at a Avindow, for a conspira tor's token. The cast of characters was as folloAvs:- Ernesto, Mr B. Harker; Marco, Mr Tole: Sassafrasso, Mr Stoddart; Cornanno, MrG. Harker; Bianca, Miss Leaf; Tessa, Mrs Mitchell. It Avas a pity that Mr Stoddart required the prompter so frequently, for this was the only blemish on a capital performance. Mrs Mitchell both sang and played the part of Tessa with animation and undeniable talent. She AA-as in excellent voice, and her rendering of the lively air " Beppo is young and gay" created a storth of applause. Miss Leaf Avas also at her best. She gave the beautiful romance •' One April night," Avith beAA'itching tenderness, while her acting and singing throughout Avere intelli gent and full of merit. We must also accord a word of admiration for her becoming dress of black and scarlet. The Messrs Harker had both taken great pains in perfecting themselves in their parts. The entertainment altogether was one that gave unqualified satisfaction. In con clusion Aye raii't express our gratification at see ing that the people of Auckland appreciate the efforts Mrs Mitchell has made to cultivate the musical art in our midst.

THE THEATRE.

TilE performance of "Lis.i JDccles" last evening at the Theatre Itoral drew a moderate house, in consequence partly of the number of counter attractions last evening, Messrs Baker and Farron. however, Avere as amusing as ever, nnd exerted themsolA'es to their utmost to give satisfaction to the audionc^. The character scenes A\-ere hit off with remarkable cleverness, and the parade of the New York Volunteers Avas excellent. The drama will be repeated this evening.

NEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

To the Editor of the EVENING Star. Si k.—May I ask the favour of your giving en closed application to Education Board a place in the Star. The decision oi the Board, Witn some c ther things, has almost made a convert of me to Dr Wallis's opinion, that private schools, as Avell as those that are public, should receive a portion from Government—at least those pri vate schools that Avere in existence before uuohc ones Averc established. I am, etc., x_ter M.asox. , , NeAvton, Auckland, 9th June, 1877. Gentlemen—l beg respectfully to solicit that my school should b«. taken over and subsidised as the Newton Grammar School, Avhich, I be lieve, the Board would be fully Avari-anted in doin-^ in connection with the trust under which they now act. The Board are aware thac lam a graduate of the Edinburgh University, and that while at college I received a prize by the vote 3of my fellow students m the second Greek oKss, and that Professor Wilson testified to mv "being one of the best students'of my year m the Mora! Philosophy Clasb. With respect to ray practical qualifications as a teicher, I will merely remind the Board that the year before last one of my pupils carried off one of the open scholars hips, and that another pupil of mine, only 12 years of age, Avas within little more than 20 marks of obtaining the other scholarship offered that year. Last year this pupil, Avhp had removed to the Grammar School, obtained one of the open scholarships, and the other passed creditably both the junior and senior Civil Ser vice Examinations. I will only add that I have taught a private school in Auckland tor many years. Did I think myself otherwise qualified, I would be ashamed to advance thi3 plan, but other things being equal, I cannot but regard it as unfair that ray school should not be subsidised as others. I Avould suggest that a nead master and two other masters should be appointed, at salaries of £100, £300, and £2po respectively, and that as the organisation would not be so complete as that of the present Gram mar School, the fees should be somewhat loAA'er. Your obedient servant.PETEß MASON.

EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY.

The Epsom House Seminary midwinter breaking up took place on June 20th. when the prizes were given to the pupils by Mrs Lewis, in the presence of a large assemblage of parents „nd friends of the recipients. First Class.—Carrie B. Lewis, Ist prize for Sunday-school; 2ndprize for dancing, mapping, und teaching school. Lizzie H. Calder, Ist prize for music and dancing; 2nd prize for needle Avork and Sunday-school. Alice Davy, Ist prize for reading; 2nd prize for drawing. Beatrice Brookfield, Ist prize for attendance, repetition, ciphering, exercises, needlework, drawing, French, and mapping; second prize for reading and lessons. Ida Brookfield, Ist prize for atten dance, reading, writing, needlework, and good conduct; 2nd prize for drawing and French. Ellen Paton, 2nd prize for attendance, classes, and good conduct. Emma Ellis, 2nd prize for attendance and music. Susan Robertson, 2nd prize for exercises and drawing. Harriet Walter, Ist prize for Sunday-school. John Paton, Ist prize for lessons; 2ud prize for ciphering. Secoxd , Class.—Minnie Gardner, Ist prize for repetition; Julia Longley, Ist prize for classes ; 2nd for repetition. E\'a Davy, Ist prize for attendance and needlework: 2nd for dancing.Essie Grattan,2nd prize for needlework; Annie Howard, Ist prize for lessons, reading. •tlrawing. dancing, and good conduct; 2nd for writing and ciphering. Harry Grattan, Ist prize tor writing and ciphering; 2nd for exercises, Purfit.t, Ist prize for counting music ; Auce Bassett, 2nd prize for lessons; Jane -dn^ ' lst Prize for exercises ; 2nd for atten- Sonduct. 0 s * readm S' drawing and good tnt_kpnth^^liv?ry oE tuc Prizes. Mrs Lewis hann»nmi n w,;,!,mcerel y the punils for the ■the o P pm?^r^lda?r Present, they gave her, and evening da^ri , vith m _.___£ singing, und

THOMPSON'S DIORAMA.

Wa have to mfo-rn our readers that Mr 1 hompson, who has travelled nearly over the globe, is m Auckland, »nd will sbortlv exhibit his much-admired diorama of the American Avar, illustrative of the principal scenes of that well-remembered straggle whichresulted in the death ot Southern slavery, and the hero of freedom. Abraham Lincoln. The Australian papers have been loud in their praises of I hompson s diorama of the Civil war to which Aye have referred. The Sydney ' ■ NeAvs " in a lauoatory critique says: " VieAvs of many of the chief cities and battle fields are shewn, the pictures being well painted and displayed Avith appropriate effects. The fight between the tamoii3 Southern vessel and the Yankee ship, together with the fuDeral of Stonewall Jack3on are exhibited with striking mechanical effect, and never fad to elicit the-greatest applause. Ihe descriptive lecture is given by Mr Thomp son, and conveys a great deal of information on the stirring but mournful events, AA-hich are Pictonally illustrated. The music is effective and appropriate." It should be mentioned that the diorama i 3 not the old one which visited Auckland some time ago, but is entirely new, and differs from the other, inasmuch" as it represents the war entirely from a Southern point of view instead of a Northern. There are always two sides to a Avar, and naturally each puts the best possible appearance on things. We shall probably learn from this diorama that many of the victories represented as having been won by the Federal Army, are also claimed by the southerners. Mr Thomp son is an accomplished lecturer, and will doubt less render his entertainment as attractive, interesting, and instructive as it is possible to make it.

THE CHAMPION BELT.

A G'-KEuiL parade of the Volunteer force Avas held last e\'ening, in the Drill-shed, after AA-hich Captain Clark's Champion Belt was presented to the Avinner. Volunteer J. VV. Leigh. About 300 men were present, representing the Victoria, No. 3, Scottish, Hobson, Engineer, Artillery, and NaA-al Brigade. The battalion having been formed in holloAV square, Mr.s J. M. Clark Avas conducted to the centre by Major Lii3k, com manding officer, her appearance being received Avith loud cheering. The successful competitor, Volunteer J. W. Leigh, of the Victoria Com pany, then advanced to the lady, avlio. in placing the belt over his shouWer, expressed the Avish that he Avould bo as successful in the next con test for the trophy as he had been in the Onejust passed. Mr J. M. Clark addivssed the men at considerable length, followed by Corporal Partington. Mr Clark stated that Mrs Clark had expressed a desire to offer a cup for prize firing, irrespective of the trophy he had presented. This latter statement Avas received AA'ith round after round of applause, and in response to a cad from Major Lusk, three hearty cheers Avere given for Mrs Clark. Maior Lusk then addressed some words of encourage ment, hoping the men would, as Major Gordon desired in his letter to him, acquit thcmselA'cs in a manner such as to reflect credit upon themselves, their officers, and upon himself. After other brief speeches, the battalion reformed, the roll Avas called, and the com panies marched through the city, headed by the band, playing cheering strains of music.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OTJE0 TJE OWN CO-RESPONDENT.]

GIIAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE ALBURNIA. The Alburnia has a haul of a half hun dred of rich specimens to hand, AA-hich, with the eight CAvt. on hand, and 50 tons of good general stuff, Avill probably be crushed on Tuesday. Gold is still shoAving in the face. The Piako crushing is still shOAA'ing well. ALBURNIA. Alburnia : SO lb3 of rich specimens lmve just been broken down, more arc to come. Rich gold is showing in the face, GOLD RETURNS. Foster's Alburnia Tribute (interim) 207 ozs. Robinson's Moanatairi Tribute, 27 ozs 13 dAvts. Jackin's Kuruuui Hill, 23 ozs 17 dAvts. DEPARTURE OF lI.M. SAPPHO. H.M. Sappho left at 12 o'clock for Auckland. The officers were entertained by the Volunteer officers last night. Visitors to the number of about 500 inspected the ship yesterday. Captain Digby inspected the Thames Na\-al Brigade, and visited the Moanatairi and Alburnia, Parawai, and other places, and intimated his intention of returning !jto make a longer stay, after going to Wellington. " The Lay of the Bell " is to be Riven by the Thames Choral Society next Thursday for the benefit of the church. SHAREMARKET. Sales : Moanatairi, £9 ; Caledonian, 100s ; Kuranui Hill, 29s ; Piako, 9s ; Cure, Ss ; Waitekauri, 15s. Sellers : Alburnia, 56s 6d ; Kuranui Hill, 29s 6d : Cure, 9s ; Red Queen, 3s 6d ; Welcome, 5s sd. Buyers : Moanatairi, £8 18s 6d ; Alburnia, 55s ; Cure, 7s 9d ; Welcome, 5s 6d.

COROMANDEL. this day.

THE TOKATEA.

The Aveekly report of the Tokatea Avas received from the manager this morning. He says : " Iv my last report I mentioned that we Avere about commencing another stopc from No. 6 rise, ft did not turn out as Avell as expected. I have put the stope through, and got a fcAV pounds of stone left in the roof of the stope beloAv. There Avas nothing in the leader, but blotches of gold through the stone. It may hoAvever, make gold again any moment, there being no change for the avoisc in the appearance of the leader or country. We are noAV carrying another stopc forward on No. 4 rise, Avhich already slioavs a little gold. It will take a few shafts yet to get Forward to the point Avhere gold Avas found in the stope beloAV._ There is a good large lode in the stope going out from No. 3 rise, shoAvin^ blotches of gold frequently. We liua'C about 100 tons of quartz ready for the battery,aud 40 pounds of picked stone, and start crushing to-morrOAA'. Royal Oak.—The manager's report gold in No. 3 leader, also a few pounds of speci mens obtained in the Little, and Good leader gold is shoAving freely. Gold is also showing in roof of the stope. Eighty pounds of specimens are in hand. The British Workman got tAVO and a half ounces from the small trial crushing. SERIOUS ACCIDENT. A serious accident occured to a son of Mr John Lynch. It appears the boy was engaged' AA'ith ti tree, and in some un accountable manner the top of the sticks entered his abdomen.

HAMILTON, this day.

PUBLIC MEETING.

A large and influential meeting ot residents at Hamilton West was held last night in the Court-house, and passed unanimous resolution requesting the Government to hand over a large building in the Barracks, built for a Militia Hos pital, anil lately used by the A.C. force as an endoAvment for a town hall and offices for Hamilton West, and to vest the same in the Toavii Board.

DUNEDIN, this day. _ The amount paid foi the " Times" is said to he £27,000, or equal to about £74 per share. Messrs Reynolds and Driver are the purchasers, report says, on behalf of a squatting party. ■■ LATEST LONDON WOOL SALES.

Messrs Cargill's telegram under date London, 19th June, says: "Wool sales continue very animated, prices as high as February sales, except cross-bred.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

DUNEDIN, this day.

SALE OF OTAGO "DAILY TIMES."

At a meeting of shareholders of the Otago "Daily Times and Witness Co." held yes terday, it was resolved to accept an offer made to purchase the property of the Com pany. The purchaser is said to he the Hon. W. H. Reynolds, and. the price is about £44,000, being nearly 100 per cent premium on the paid-up capital.

Ainf.i.i.lNCTON. this dav._B

PROPOSED RECLAMATION.

Last night the Mayor moved in the Council that steps be taken for the reclama tion of the Tc Aro foreshore, and that a special loan of £100,000 be raised for that purpose. The motion was carried, but the, amount of the lean was deferred for future consideration. WHARF FRONTAGE. . J A report by James O'Neil Avas read. It recommends the enclosing of an area of 38_ acres between Taranaki and Harbor-streets. ...u:,.1. ...;il ~ivn -r wl__f ________ of !___

feet,and a building frontage of 12,000 feet*; the depth of water along the outer portion being 20 feet. The estimated cost is £98,500. The scheme is intended as a continuation of the Chamber of Commerce scheme for extending the existing reclamation to the outer T of the Queen's wharf.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this chiv

CATTLE SALE.

At Courtney's cattle sale he sold 63 head of cattle. Small yearlings realized £2 19s toj£3 15s ; 18 months old steers and heifers, £3 15s to £4 10s; store-cows, £5 to £6 ; coavs in calf, £6 to £9 ; good heifers £S 2s 6d ; fat coavs, £7 5s to £7 12s 6d. The cutter DaAvn was quite broken up, and the beach is strewn with debris.

CHRIST CHURCH, this day.

RECOVERY OF GOLD FROM THE GENERAL GRANT.

The '-'Times" this morning says: An arrangement for prosecuting the Avork of recovering gold from the General Grant has been completed. Captain Giles goes to the Bluff by the next steamer, having secured the services of an experienced diver and other hands for the Gazelle. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE. The Beard of Governors of the College have decided to purchase 320 acres for a model farm, to be connected Avith a school of agriculture, also to select several blocks of land as an ewdoAvment for a girl's High School. There is considerable dissatisfaction at the neAV goods' tariff at the railways. The Chamber of Commerce intend protesting against it.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur held a laigely attended snle of provisions and poultry to-day, and which had not concluded as Aye Avent to pres3. Ducks, 3s Id to 3s 6d ; fowls, Is 6d to 2s lid ; geese, 2s 9d to 4s; turkeys (small), 2s 6d to 2s 9d. A fine Avhita bull terrier, 20a. Produce: Carrots, 2s to 2s 9d; pumpkins, 2s -id to 2s lid; onions, I\A to 2 : } d ; potatoes, 2s 6d to -Is ; Canterbury flour, £1G to £17 : Auckland biscuits, 6id. Messrs Cochrane and Son sold a considerable quantity of furniture to-day at fair aA-era^e prices, and the furniture and effects of the late Mr G. C. Douglas. Messrs M. Jones and Co. had an excellent show of poultry to day, which rcalsed favour able prices

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of N.Z.—Buyers. £21 15s. National Bank—7l. ; buyers, 70s. Colonial Bank—Buyers. 41a South British Insurance—Sellers, 100s National Insurance—33s 6d, 34s ; buyers,33s 6d. NeAY Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 102s Cd. Red Queen— Buyers. 3s; sellers. 3s 6d. Caledonian (dble)—£s ; buyers, £5. City of London—Buyers. 7s 6d. Moanatairi— £o to £9 2s 6d ; sellers, £0 5s Cure, 8s 6d; buyers, Bs. Union Beach—Sellers, 275. Tokatea—l2s; buyers, lis; buyers, lis 6d. Queen of Beauty—22s 6d. J Walotah J.-265. Piako—9s ; buyers. 8s 6d; sellers, 9s Cd. Thames G.M. Co.—Buyers, 40s: sellers, 50s.

JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

The Wreck of the Schooner Elizabeth Conway.

Supposed Loss of the Crew.

[Press Agency.]

GREYMOUTH : The Avreckagc at the Seventeen Mile Beach is supposed to be from the schooner Elizabeth Conway, a quantity of oats has been washed ashore. There is no sign of any of the cicav. They are supposed to be all lost. The Aveather is again threatening, and all the steamers iv port are detained.

FOOTBALL AS A DANGEROUS PAS TIME.

In commenting on the fatal result of injur ies Mr C. B. Poole, of Adelaide, received AA'bilc playing football, the "S. A. Regis ter " remarks :—Not unnaturally, this sad accident has jiAvakened a Avidesprcad regret, and it Avill unquestionably serve to deepen the feeling of antipathy to the game en tertained by those Avho regard it as a rough and dangerous pastime. We should be sorry to say one word in depreciation of any noble English sport. It has long been a characteristic of the race that those kinds of recreation are most popular in which there' is a not inconsider able element of danger. In some degree this is true of hunting and of cricket, and in a still larger degree it is tme of foot ball. So long as the combatants in the last-mentioned game wero lads, whose frames are pliant and not fully set, the risk from a fall or a kick may not lie very great, and the efl'ect of an injury may be neither very serious nor very lasting. But with youths and men the case is different, and it is an imperative duty to guard the game by restrictions Avhicli avi'll be sufficient to prevent the recurrence of such a painful event as that Avhich has so lately happened. We understand, indeed, that when the regulations of the. Adelaide Club 'were being framed, a rule AA'as introduced, with the special object of guarding against serious casualties. It is to the effect, that Avhen the player holding the ball is, as it is called, once collared, he should be bound to let the ball go out of his hands. In the ex citement of the play, this seems to have been forgotten by the deceased, and hence the other players, in attempting to kick the ball inflicted such an injury upon Poole as proved to be fatal. Since experience has shown that the present regulations are in sufficient, it is incumbent upon the clubs to insist rigidly upon additional safeguards. In such a case it is idle to talk of the traditions of the game as though they were like the laws of the Modes and the Persians, which could not be altered, and it would be a great pity that a recreation which in the main is sb healthy and stimulating should be placed under a ban simply because of an unmeaning prejudice in favour of old customs, and of a foolish clinging to time-honoured practices which are proved to be fraught Avith danger to life and limb.

The follOAving are the names of the team to represent the Bank and Warehouse Clubs, on Saturday afternoon—Messrs Gudgeon, MoAvbray, Rattray, Blaydes, Anderson, Hanna, W. Tonks, Somerville, Cunniugham, C. Burgess, D. Tonks, Her ries, Buttle, Mears, T. Macky, J. Macky, Walker, Davy. All-comers will play in white jerseys, and their opponents in coloured.

The annual ploughing matches in con nection Avith the New Zealand Agricultural Society are to come off on the 27th instant (next Wednesday), and, from the list of prizes offered, should attract a large number of entries. In additition to the money prizes the following list of special prizes have been presented by various tradesmen. Mr Dickey, Ist class axe, spade, and fork ; T. and S. Morrin, 2nd prize collars ; Ciuick shank and Miller, 1 large copper kettle ; Mr Peikins, a tAvo guinea prize; Mr Johnson, saddler, Otahuhu, pair of back bauds ; Mr Morgan, pair of back-bands ; Mr Green, shoemaker, of Auckland, pair of watertights; Wiseman, pair of bridle Avinkers ; Duivwoodv, set of SAvihg-trees ; Ireland Bros., pair of Scotch draught hems ; Craigo and Co., oilskin coat ; Mr Allison, pair Avatertigkt3 ; Porter and Co., DraAving tools ; Mr John Hall, quarter of beef ; Mr A. Wallace, set of SAving-trees; Webster,1 a collar; Mr Mclntyre, of One htuiga, a special prize. Jumping Match- Mr Jones, saddler, a bridle ; Captain A. E. Isaacs, first-class saddle and bridle. 6k>od neAvs for working meu.—l am happy to inform my customers that I have made arrangement for an unlimited supply of choice meat during the Avinter months : best Napier and Provincial beef, mutton, pork, and veal— the quality will be so good and the price so loav thatfeAV in Auckland will be able to compete Avith it. Meat as compared with other indispensable articles of diet is the cheapest and most necessary thing. Heads of families can buy. — Georgl HU-MB, Dealer in Game and Poultry. Steam ..Sausage Factory, Q^eci-sireet.

An inqnest is being held before Dr Phil son and a jury this afternoon, at the Pro vincial Hospital, on the body of James Dixon. Avho died from injuries received by a fall from his cart on Saturday last. We are compelled to hold over the result of the inquest until our next issue. A Roumanian official reports an estimate of 400 wounded during the recent inter mittent Turkish bombardment of Kalafat, but does not mention the number of killed.

At the request of the Acclimatisation Society of Christchurch, July 2nd to 14th, Avill bo declared an open season for coursing.



TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT-STREET. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Saturday, 23rd Junk, 1877. Great Programme by the TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE, At the above Hall. Chairman's address, Mr Warburton ; piano forte solo, Herr Carl Butschkow ; Down by the deep, sad sea, Mr Sceats; Jockey Hat and j Feather, Mr J. Mettam; The Letter in the j Candle, Mr McGuire; Constantinople Countess, i Mr Hodgson; Don't forget to write, my darling, Mr Jamieson ; Shonnie vas a nice young man, Mr W. Mettam ; Very Suspic.ous, Mrs Smith and Mr Sceats ; Jolly Irishman, Mr McGuire; recitation, Mr Jamieson; She Did, Mr Seeats; Come back to Erin, Mr Jamieson; and THE ; FILIBUSTERS, by Messrs. McGuire, Sceats, j and the Mettam Bros.. See., Sec i Chairman, Mr. G. Warburton. j Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 precisely. Price of Admission— Threepence. Boys under 16 Avill not he admitted, unless accompanied by their parents or guardians. I W. H. SCEATS, Manager, j ETTER THAN X DIVIDEND— I Best Quality of Mutton at 2d; Boiling | Beef, 2d, 3d, and Id ; Roasting Beef, id. sd, | and Gd ; Roasting Pork, 5d and Gd; Veal, id, sd, j and Gd; Chops and Sausage, Id. Hams and i Bacon for salting. Dealer in Game and Poultry.—George Hulme, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. T> OA R D O"F EDUCATION. Wanted, an Assistant Governess for the Auck land Girls' Training and High School. Salary, £50 per annum.—Apply to the undersigned, on or before Monday, 2oth June instant. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. mTM E D I C A L MEN Wanted, in a thriving district in Auckland, a Medical Man. Practise Avorth £350 to £600, or £700 per annum. First named sum guaranteed. Married man much preferred.—Apply, stating nge and qualifications, to J. M. DARGAVILLE, Auckland. WANTED, immediately, a strong active ! Girt, to assist in housework.—Brough- j ton Hall, Parnell Rise. j ANTED Known, Selling Off! Selling ! Off!! Selling Off!!! for throe days. Removing to Victoria-street, corner of Bobson street, late Abbott, Grocer.—Dampier, Wynd ham-stroct. WANTED, immediately, for the Wai- j kato, good Ploughman ; also, a Married ; Couple.—Apply between 10 and 12 on Saturday morning, to Mr. Clarke, High-street. WANTED, a thorough General Servant, must haA'e good reference ; boy kept.— Mrs. Baird. second house past Junction Hotel, onehunga Road. good Irish Girl, to look after children, and make herself useful —Mrs. G. 11. Evans, Californian Supper Rooms W~XNT¥D~TO~LET j for the term of 5V years, the Surrey Hills Dairy and Milk-Walk, Newtou; an established custom of eight . ears.—Apply for full particulas to James Walmsley, on the premises. ANTED KnoAvn that Mrs. Carl Mbller Dressmaker, from London, cuts out and fits Ladies' OAvn materials at a charge of 3s. 6d. each; Paper Patterns, 9d. to Is. od.— Princes-street, opposite the Club. WANTED, a good Coat Hand.—Apply S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, Queen street. WANTED, a respectable Servant Girl, about 18 or 20.—Apply to No. 238, Queen street. WANTED, a quick clean Boy.—G. Hulme, Queen-street. 0 PRINTERS.—Wanted, a First-class Jobbing Hand to take charge of a Jobbing Office; permanent employment for suitable man. Apply to J. Hughes, Wellington. ANTED, tA\'o good Workmen at the NeAvton Sanitary Pipeworks; men accustomed to brickAvork preferred. ANTED, a situation by an Ex perienced Laundress.—Address by letter "F. 5.," Star Office. TITAN TED, a Gap Lathe, 8 to 10 in. V? centres, 10 to 12 ft. bed, AA'ith slide rest complete.—Address, with particulars, Po3t-oflice Box 10. WANTED, a respectable stout young Lad to AA'ait at table and make himself useful.—Apply at C. Burton's New Restaurant, next Arthur's, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, a middle-aged person, for a a small family, as General Servant.- -Apply to Mrs. Courtayne, Clarcmont House, Princes-street. ■ WANTED, by an active young Avoman, a Situation in a small private family, cither in Onchunga, Auckland, or North shore. Can do housework-, -washing, and instruct young children in English and music—Apply by letter or personally to Powell's Blue Post Dining Rooms. ANTED Known, a Select Quadrille Party will be held at the Albert Hall, Darby-Street, on Saturday, 23rd instant.—Ad mission, Is. 6d. WANTED, one or tAA-o good Tailors for the Thames district. Wages, up to £3 per -week—Apply at Messrs. Wm. Me Arthur and Co., Queen-street. WANTED, Purchasers for another lot of Ladies' Faslnonable Felt Hats, all at 2s. Gd. (guaranteed 2s. Gd. each), less than can be obtained elsewhere.—J. Green, aboA-e Thomp son's, Grocer, Victoria-street. WANTED, a P>oy aa'lio can reckon, to go Hawking, and attend in the shop.— W. 11. Dampier, Wyndham-strcet. WANTED, Bootmakers, three good workmen and one good Hand Closer. — Wm. BroAvnhiH, 70, Queen-street. TT 7"ANTED, Hitchens' Blood Restorer H Empty Bottles brought back; 2s a dozen gJA'cn.- -Apply at his residence, Symondsstreet. WANTED, by a competent person, a situation as Housekeeper to elderly gentleman or Avidower.—Address •' E.D.," Star Office. WANTED, an energetic Partner in profitable Import and Produce Business. General mercantile knowledge indispensable.— For further particulars apply, by letter, to " C.F.R.," Star Office. WANTED, a thorough Nursemaid of about twenty years of age, who can also do housemaid's Avork.—Apply office iof this paper. WANTED, a strong Youth to ride out for orders, and attend to horses.—Apply to R. Reeves, Butcher. Victoria-street. WANTED,* Young Men Boarders, at 18s. per Aveek; separate rooms.—Mrs. Robinson, Hobson-street, opposite Scotia Hotel. WANTED, at the NeAvton Sanitary Pipe Works—Old Waste Fire Brick or Fire Clay Uoods in any quantity, for Avhich 20s. per ton cash Avill be paid.—Geo. Boyd. • WANTED KNOWN, Choral Hall, on ' Saturday Evening, June 23rd, from 8 till 11, Grand Skating Promenade Concert. Admis- Bion, One Shilling to all parts. WANTED KNOWN, Choral Hall, every Saturday Evening, from 8 till 11. Herr Schott's Skating Promenade Concert. Competition Skating during this series Sor prizes. WA NTE D, Champion Skaters. Wanted, First-class Skaters for Exhibi tion Skating. Wanted, first-class Skaters for Figure Skating.—Apply Herr Schott, Academy of Music, Shortland-street WANTED, "Old and NeAV Roofs to cover. Dnley's Patent Composition, Avarranted fire and waterproof. Guaranteed for five year 3. Price, 5s per square yard.—Apply J. T. Duley, at Messrs. Kattern and Shepherd's Elliott-street, Auckland. 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. 9, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashe3, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, fe at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cua torn-house-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Mrs. McGRATH has removed from Aber crombie-street to the bottom of "Wakefield-street, near its iunetion with Queen-street, right hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots, Men's Bluchers, Lace-up 3, and Watertights. Repairs neatly and promptly execute-. "\TTANTED, a regular supply of Game. T ? C. Bit ton's Mew p^shrirarit. Qneeu-st. j'Hi i old Shop to let.



WANTED" KNOWN, Gents' hand some Satchel* Is.; —adies' hand-sevno Prunella Boots (Wolfe'B), 6s. Gd. ;;Organ Con certinas, Gs.—W. H. Dampier. Wyndhom-street. TTTANTED KNOWN, Miss Lockwood, TT Milliner and Dressmaker. Dresses : accurately fitted, and made in the first style of fashion. Feathers cleaned, dressed, and dyed :on an improved principal. Vacancies for tAvo ■ Apprentices.—Grey-street, next Mr Wilson, Baker. ANTED the Public to KnoAv, L. H. GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea field View, and will sell off all his stock of Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will show :—Pinus Insignus, 9s $ doz.; Cupressus Macrocarpa, 12s $ doz.; Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, Is 6d each (200,000); two-year-old Thorn Quicks, extra strong, 12s per 1000; and all other Nursery Stock equally cheap.—L. H. Green, Seafield VieAV Nursery, off the Grafton Road. WANTED KNOWN, Jiat every des cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in English and American Type; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office n the Colonies. ____________ WANTED KNOWN, a bargain in Children's and Women's Strong Boot?*; more 20-keyed Organ Concertinas, 6s and 8s each; Kits, for marketing, Is; Elastic Dress Holders, 2d; Ladies' Stockings, 6d; Mens Superior Socks, 6d; Photographs of the Thames, Ss per aozen ; large mounted ditto, Gd, 9d, and Is; Good Black Tea, 2s; Superior Mixed ditto, 2s 6d; very larg? bars of Soap, Gd ; Ep«om Salts, Gd doz.; Children's Boa Mult and Collaret, com bined, 2s; Berlin Wool, id and 5d per dozen ; Fingering Wool. 5d per hank; Wooden Barrel Taps, Id each; Leather Laces, 3d per doz.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street. "VTOVELTY.—By thes.s. Zealandia from J3I San Francisco:—lo barrels Pecan Nuts. —Kummer and Co. O TAILORS.—Wanted, a good riand. John F. Saunders, Queen-street. I~N D I A N CHUTNEY, AT CLOSE BROS. A S■ P A R A G U S, CLOSE BROS. TUST /^PENED, Ex Australia, from Melbourne. A SPLENDID ASSORTMLNT of the LEADING COLOURS IN DRESS MATERIALS in NAVY BLUES, CHOCOLATE, MYRTLE, And other shades. *_» The above Colours have not been pro curable for some time back. A very large selection doav on vievy. IS3L The Largest Stock of DRESS MATE RIALS of all descriptions to select from, and the prices ase the Lowest in Auckland. A Latige Stock of Black Silk, At Twenty-flA'e per cent beloAv present value. ___" 11. ATKI NS. "BR Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Flannels, Calicoes, Table Linen, Long Curtains, and Manches ter Goods. A heaA-y Stock and the best A'alue in the city. MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING. Splendid Value. a large stock of tweeds. Cheap Tweeds for Boy's Wear. H. Atkins. TTVISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby given that the Partnership heretofore subsisting betAveen Thomas Crook and George Rogers, under the style or firm of SUTTON & CO., Grocers, 30, Queen-street, Auckland, has this day been dissoh-ed by mutual consent, having sold the business to Mr. CiiARLEb Sutton, to whom all Debts due to the late firm are payable. THOMAS CROOK. Dated 11th June. 1877. "PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a Co-partnership has this day been entered into between Henry Edavard Partridge, Tobacconist, Queen street, Auckland, and Henry Edavard Woollams, late of Coiomandel, under the style or term of "PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconists, Queen-street, Auck land." <<*i~r,n*\ HENRY E. PARTRIDGE, (Si^nea) HENRY E. WOOLLAMS. THE CO-PARTNERS solicit a continu ance of the liberal patronage hitherto ac corded to Henry E. Partridge, assuring their Customers that no pains shall be wanting on their part to merit the same. PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS. TN THE ESTATE OF F. C. OTTO. Creditors Avho have not proved their debts and sent in the accounts to BroAvn, Barrett and Co., are requested to do so before Wednesday, the 27th inst., preparatory to a final Dividend being paid. HERMAN BROWN ) Trnc . tppc , A. REEKIE, f irQStees- RESERVED GINGER, AT CLOSE BROS. MR. B. SCHWAR ZBA C H (From the University Eye-Clinics of Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted up to July Ist, at the DEVON SHIRE HOUSE, late Captain Casey's, Hobson street, Auckland. H_, Hours, from 10 a,m. to 1 p.m. PERSONS are CAUTIONED from giving credit to Mrs Joseph Fortune, of Napier, her husband not holding himself liable. JOSEPH FORTUNE. Napier. June 19,1877. PERSIAN DATES, cig-£J-Q&>_ Kiis-T _ -„ su ih; vjougn Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Coco Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy f- Juiuhes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberri Candy Imitation Almonds BroAA-n' Candy Imitation Raspberrie Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe c Medicated Lozenges of every description alwi on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be alloAved for eA'ery tin I turnedinjyQodnrdej. _—„_, MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, {Next to Bank of New Zealand). TMPORTANT TO SKATERS. A Grand Fancy Dress Bal Masque and Skating Festival will take place on MONDAY, July 9, at the Choral Hall. Grand Orchestra, under the direction of Herr Scott. Further particulars to be obtained from HERR SCHOTT, Academy of Music, Shortland-street. I HEREBY notify that after this date I will not be responsible for any Parcel, either by 'Bus or Express, over the amount o1 £2; and all Parcels must be prepaid, except those with whom I have private arrangements JOHN CUTLER. Remuera, 22nd June, 1877. O THE INHABITANTS OF THI NORTH SHORE. I Skatingat Devonport Hall, on MONDAY NIGHT. June 25. First-glass. Skates provided Admission;



IT^OR SALS fc-*»p-) r Saddle Hotel ? Tokatea Coroo-indeL Hous< - ! doing' Jair business^ Owner leaving o» ace un . | of bad health only,—Apply to the Proprietor or - j premises. J j "VT O T I C E. 1 I For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice ' : Land, within three-quarters of a mile from - Helensville IJ ail way Station; 200 acres c-f it is Avell Sheltered, adapted foirgardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c., the most con venient to market of any kauri in. the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitkcn, Land Agent- BOOT AND SHOE TRADE. I A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR S-VLE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good- AA'ill of that Ccntrully-situated SllOi', Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEM US, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. TO BREWERS, CAPITALISTS, AND OTHERS.-GOOD SPECULATI3N. The Lease of a fine large Hotel, containing 20 rooms, large stable, and garden, for ten years. for £500 cash. —Apply to Mrs George, Princes street, Onehunga. IjlOR SALE, at Coromandel, a large . Hotel, Avithfreehold allotment. Priceless than half-cost of building.—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-stre et. FOR SALE OR LEASE, all those ExtcnsiA'e Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a BreAvery and Distillery, haA-ing all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation. —Apply to W. AITKKN, Land Agent. _ FOR SALE, really cheap, a very comfortable Cottage in Domain Road, NeAvmarket, Avith large freehold Allotment.— Apply to John Soppett, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage, three fireplaces, good well, &c. £160.—Apply at W. Baxter's Store, Great North Road. _£«»1A to £1000 LENT, on Building 3w r*1 \j Society principles or on any terms to suitborrOAvers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. "Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, 2,430 Acres freehold Land, Avith 25,000,000 feet of Kauri Timber, at Mercury Bay. This is a first-clais inArestment. —H. Partington, Estate Agent, otichbury's Buildings. m H E NEVADA HOTEL. That well knoAvn and most centrally situated hostelry, the Nevada Hotel, Queen-street, is iioav to Let on Lease for a term. — For particu lars apply to C. Williamson, Hotel Broker and Estate Agent, 3. Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a live-roomed House, in Co burg-street ; healthy situation, volcanic soil.—ll. Partington. TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling-heuse, Drake-street, Freemans' Bay. Rent low. Apply Joseph Grant, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. O LET, in Parnell, House add Shop, newly papered, with or Avithout garden. Rent, 10s.—Apply next Alexandra Hotel. TO LET, a Cotfage in Nelson-street.— Apply to J. Cater, Cook street. TO LET, a 4-roomed .Cottage in Liver pool-street.—Apply to Mrs. Wade, on the premises. OFFICE TO LET, in best business position in Queen-street.—W. S. Jones Saddler, &c, Queen-street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per Aveek.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together Avith Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices', with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the laAA', Avine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, 5-roomed House, beautiful situation.—H. Partington. Estate Agent.jg TO LET, that convenient Family Resi dence, containing 9 rooms, eituated in the best part of Hobson-street, opposite Mr. C. Greenaway's.—Apply to Mr. W. E. Basten, on 'the premises. TO LET, the Shop at corner of Hohson and Victoria-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Abbot. Low rent to a good tenant.—Apply to Henderson & Macfarlane. TO LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid or.—Apply toN. McCulsky, top of Hobson-street. rriO LET, au eleven-roomed House in JL Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-street. £0 KS. PER ACRE.—lmproved Farm *-* *^ of 108 acres; 70 acres in grass, and fenced; good Orchard; House of four rooms, AAdth outbuildings; also a good Stone Quarry: easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, next the Post-office, Shortland-street. "XT-:. O T I C E. MR. C. S. TOTTON has retired from the Agency of the NeAV Zealand Manganese Mines Limited. Mr J. C. Stovin is noAv the Manager of the Company in the Colonies. J. C. STOVIN. CHARLES S. TOTTON. ROYAL OAK GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Annual Meeting of the Share holders of the Royal Oak Gold mining Company (Limited), is hereby convened to be held at the Company's Office, Coromandel, on SATURDAY, 30th day June, 1877, at 10.30 a.m. sharp. Business : T© receive Director's Report. Mining Manager's Report, and Statement of Company's affairs ; to elect Directors in place of those Avho retire in accordance Avith the Rules of the Company; to elect Auditors. By order of Directors. W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandel, 11th June, 1877. /^REAT CLEARING OALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. __T LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY!! A. LINABURY & CO., 201 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK, HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED. AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, a- During which the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, I That the object aimed at. 83 namely, i A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE 9 I TO BE THE RESULT. From the Avell-known quality of Goods kept „-J this Popular Establishment, the public may ™ rest assured in getting the Best ov Everything at and Under -gj Wholesale Pp. ices !!! The STOCK consist" of every description oi DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, 1 BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &o. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed ; Comparison Invited. ! THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLI REGARDLESS OF COST!!! A T INABURY & rm 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. t , '. t I>EFU—-E purcfiasiug your tttove go am; • J_> see Herbert H. Smith's stock of Improve! Wrought Iron Stoves, Ranges (portable am setting-in), Colonial Ovens, Side Ovens, Portabh r OA'ens, &c., all of the neAvest design and con J struction. There are over 3.000 in use, and al have given entire satisfaction: some haA'e bee: in constant u«e over six years, and are still i: f U3e. Send for the new Illustrated Catalogue I. Avith Testimonial and Price List, to Aucklan " Iron Works. :____ __; __S



, i iitOUND, the Cheapest House in Town ci JC for Black or Blue Suits, made to measure, t foi At 10s. Where? Why, at J. William's, i Victoria-street, opposite Cottage of Content. STR VYED, into my Paddocks some time ago, a Red and 'White Heifer Calf; no visible brand. If not claimed within one month, will be sold to pay damages.—T. J. Cole, I _pa kura. OST, a Large Black and White Dog, crossed between Newfoundland and Re trieA'er.—Apply at this office. | T7IOUND, about a fortnight ago, in Alten .a? Road, a Brace"i.—Owner please call at this oflica. £_S. REWARD.—Lost, the Csntre Spring O of a Cart.—Apply G. Rogers, Upper Queen street. LOST, a small rough yelloAV-haired Ter rier Pup, answeis to the name of "Nin." The finder returning it to Mr. Saunders, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell, Avill _______________ S~T. THOMAS'S MISSION SCHOOL, UNION-STREET.—The First Musical and Literary Entertainment Avill ta^e place on MON DAY EVENING next, 2oth June, at 7.30 o'clock. Admission: One Penny. _ "XT E W M A R X E T HAL L. A LECTURE on ""DREAMS," BY REV. B. J. WESTBROOK.E, On TUESDAY EVENING, 2Cth June, in aid of the Newmarket Primitive Methodist Trust Fund. Tickets, Od. each; to be had of Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Jenkins, and Mr. Tait, Newmarket. TENDERS are invited for the Purchase of the A.S.P. Co.'s steamers SOUTHERN CROSS, PRETTY JANE, AND STAR OF THE SOUTH, To be sent in any time on or before Septcmbe Ist, 1877, addressed to the Directors A.S.P. Com pany. EA'ery information Avill be given by the Manager on application. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Engineer A.S.P. Co. mo CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited for the Extecsion of the Tauranga Town Wharf _f ?lans and specifica tions may be s icn at Mi. .i. C Jordan's office, Tauranga, and at Mr. 11. Rees George's office, Fort-street, Auckland, on and after the 2nd of July. Tenders to be sent in to Mr. R. C. Jordan. Tauranga, endorsed "Tender for Extension of , the Tauranga Town Wharf," by noon on the 16th July. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. C. JORDAN. mO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until TUESDAY, at 3 p.m., by the undersigned, for erecting a Building at the Whau Tannery. Labour only. Specifications at 3, W yndhara.-street. B. GITTOS & SONS. TENDE RS Avill be received by the under signed up to noon 30th instant, for Three to Five Years Lease of the Glebe Land, in the Village of Panmurc, containing 5 acres more or less, now in the occupation of Mr. James Fleming. The highest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES WILLS, Churchwarden, Panmure. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be raceiA-ed .up to noon on Saturday, the 30th instant, for the erection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. Plans, Sec, at mv office, EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. rp O PAINTERS. Town Clerk's Office, June 27,1877. The City Coumil Avill receive Tenders until . 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, for Painting Fire Plug Distances on Houses or Plates, in terms of specifications at office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Cierlci A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER, CARTING, COALS, AND SUPPLIES, FOR HARBOUR DEPARTMENT. Harbour Beard Office, Auckland, 20th June, 1877. Separate Tenders will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at noon, for Ironwork, Timber, Carting, Coals, and Sup plies for Harbour Department, in terms of con ditions to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed respectively " Tender for Ironwork," "Timber," ''Carting/ "Coals," and " Supplies for Harbour Department." WILLIAM C. DALDY,' ' Chairman. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of William Smith, of the NeAvton Read, Auckland, Forwarding Agent. Notice is hereby given that at the First Meeting of the Creditors of the said William Smith, held this day, at 12 o'clock noon, at the office of Thomas Macflfarlane, Esq., Certificated Account ant in Bankruptcy, in the Supreme Court, Auck land, the said Thomas Macffarlane Avas elected Creditors' Trustee. Dated this 22nd day of June, 1877. E. T. DUFAUR, Solicitor for the said William Smith. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Ralph -Stephenson Smith, of the Strand, Mechanics' Bay, Auckland, Hat- Whereas a sufficient number of Creditors of the said Ralph Stephenson Smith not having, attended at the First Meeting appointed to be held at the office of Thomas Macfl—rlane. Esq., Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, in the i Supreme Court, Auckland, on Friday, the 22nd day of June instant, at 12 o'clock noon, I do hereby, under the powers vested in me by the 46th Section of the said Act, appoint the said Thomas Macffarlane to be Creditors' Trustee. Dated, at Auckland, this 22nd day of June, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. U mHE COUNTIES ACT, 1576." Notice is hereby given, in pursuance of the 14th Section of " The Counties Act, 1876," that a Petition will be presented to His Excellency the Governor, praying him to declare by proclama tion, for the reasons stated in the said Petition, . that the District of Tairua, situated in the Thames County, and the Districts of Whanga poua and Mercury Bay, situated in the Coro mandel County, shall together constitute a new County, under the name of WHITIANGI. That such new County shall be divided into three Ridings, to be called respectively " Tairua," ' "Whangapoua," and "Mercury Bay." And that each of the proposed Ridings of Tairua and Whangapoua be enabled to elect two Council lors, and the proposed Riding of Mercury Bay three Councillors. Dated this 17th day of May. 1877. E. T. DUFAUR, Solicitor for the Petitioners. "r-TEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER , J_l CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. > (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Annual Local , Meeting of the NeAV Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company (Limited) will be held at the office of the Corn-any, in Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of July, 1877, at noon. I FREDK. BATTLEY, I For the Managing Director. cl Auckland, June It, 1877. ?- T\T O T I C E. n To the Inhabitants of Aupkland and Suburb?* _ The undersigned having opened a Shop in his old premises, hopes by strict attention to _ * business to receive a share cf rup^ort,—T. __ HAMILTON, BaV.er, Albert-street.