OHINEMURI.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

WAITK Iv A LJ HI, Tuesday

W'aitkkacri.-The'low level continues to maintain the excellent siiowlatelyobtained.au .1 is still of unusually great size, being reckoned to be 30ft, through, and some day will surprise people when it is broken out in quantity tor crushinsr. I a the intermediate level the leading Stopa has been producing exceptionally rich dtoue.and seems to be getting on albetter shot ot -old than yet worked, as a canale box nearly full of rich atone, that might fairly be classed as specimens, has accumulated the last day or two. and will materially help to sweil the return of gold. The battery is making us excellent show from the quartz being treated. I hoar the cleaning up will take place next week, after just a fortnight's run, and the. result should be highly satisfactory. There is no aoubt present operations at the mine are proving the Company to be a most valuable property, and if it onlY had the good fortune to be at tne I liam<\s instead of at this terra incognita, there would, before this, have been a spurt on the scrip, consequent on the recent finds ot gold m all the various workings. People who have invested in this stock as a permanent investment will have cause to rejoice in the future, as large dividend-paying blocks arc now opened, that, will give steady and constant crushing for twelve months to come. Fkuskverance.—A great deal of interest ia manifested in this company, as the reef thej arc working on is giving most, excellent results, and ia improving as it is driven on. A small stringer running with the reef was cut the ether day, shewing excellent gold, and it is highly probable when more work is done on ir, that good specimens will be obtained, as besides having a good show oil gold, it has all the con comitants oi'r.eh gold-bearing stone.

■ Vouxii Nkw r^i-.Ai.Axn, and other claims are vigorously pushing ahead their permanent low levels so as to get their ground thoroughly opened up by thcTi'-ie fair weather sets in, and a crushing is avf)''-.!>ie. Tfirc Comsto'-k u-e reported to be going to crush' as soon .. ■• tiicbattery clears up, on very promising-lon i - stone fromthe large eig'.u teet reef, which :-; ;d to be worth over aa ounce to the ton. . . . ~ , The valsi- >i alirtlccapltal.iii<Ueionsiyap;siie(j i 3 well Shu •'■•■ nby the Sultan Co., lately formed in Auckland. The three claims that amalgam ated never did much separately, but on work beiir- commenced by the new company on a three foot reef abutting on the tramway, ex cellent stono was at once broken OUt, Of a most promising description, and which will be more Mian payable. I have just heard that some splendid gold has been got in the Sultan, and I hat a miniature rush has taken place, and as I am off to sec if it is correct, I must summarily close, and give you the news of the other com panies in my next.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

SPECIAL MEETING.

.\ si'KCIATi meeting of the Presbytery of Auckland was held at St. Andrew's Church, Syinonils-street, this morning, to consider the call from the Thames to the Rev. S. J. Noil!, and other business. Present : Revs. ii. !■'. Macnicol (Moderator), G. Brown (Clerk). G. B. Monro, S. J. NeilL J. Macky, T. Nome, 1). Rruiciinan, Evans, It. Som merville; also, Messrs Stewart, McXab, Anderson, Patterson, A. O. King (elders) ; and J. Wright, (student). The meeting was opened with prayer by rhe Moderator.

The Rev. S. J. Mill thanked the Thames congregation for having selected him, and expressed his willingness to accept the call. Key. -lohn Macky referred in feeling terms to the subject of the breaking up of the pastoral ties existing between the Wai kato charge and the minister. He was, however, of opinien that it was better these choiiges should take place sometimes. He would move, ;"' That the connection between tke Waikato charge and Rev. S. •I. Neil] !>e declared as dissolved, and Rev. T. Nome be appointed to proceed to Waikato to declare the charge vacant."

CALL TO MR XEILL. The subject of the call from the Thames charge to the Rev S. J. Neil, of Waikato. was introduced. Messrs McNab and Patterson, appeared as v commission from St James' Uluirch. Thames. Both gentlemen addressed the Presbytery in support of the call. They re ferred to the decrease in amount of the .stipend, and explained it by .stating that the congregation found it necessary to offer a smaller snm, which jj they probably would be soon in a position to increase. The motion was seconded and agreed to. L£ev. 11. F. Somerville proposed that the LLev.s. ft. F. Macnicol, G. B. Munro, and J. Macky be appointed a commission to pro ceed to the Thames on Wednesday. September 12, to conduct the induction service 01 Rev. S. J. Niell, the Rev. G. B. Monro to preach, the Rev. J. Macky to induct and [address the minister, and Rev. !!. I'1. Macnicol to address the congregation. This motion was also agreed to. ! •■ wn* agreed that the minister officiating at the Thames on Sunday next, should ssne the necessary edict. PONSOXBY CHAROIS. A {ictition was received from the Ponsonby charge, asking that a Com mission bo appointed l>y tho Presbytery to moderate a call for that district.

Messrs Stewart and Anderson appeared in support of the petition. Home discussion took place @:i the subject. Rev. J. Macky proposed "That the nrayc-r of the /.petition be sustained, and that Lu'.v. It. F. Macnicol be appointed to moderate a call on Monday week." This was seconded by Rev. R. Somervillc. Llcv. G. Brown proposed that a special mooting of ike Presbytery be hekl oil Wed nesday, September 19th, for the purpose (A considering this call. The motion was put to the meeting, and carried. DR. SOMMERVTLLK. llev. 11. F. Macnicol suggested that the Presbytery should invite Dr. Sommerville, who was .•.bout to visit Dunedin, to pay a visit to Auckland. In doing .so, Mr Mac nit'ol said that gentleman Avas at present making a tour of the Australian colonies, and v.-.is accomplishing a good work for ilit; church by lecturing, etc. He had bee;! invited to visit Dunedin by the Otago Presbytery, and the Auckland Presbytery should follow that example. It was agreed that the moderator should write and' invite Dr Sommerville to visit Auckland. TAIRUA CHURCH. Mr Patterson (Thames) introduced some matters relating to this church, but which were not of any interest.

This concluded the business, and the meeting terminated with the benediction pronounced by the moderator.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT.

THIS DAY.

(UefureE. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.)

JUDGMENT FOR H LAIN TIFFS

(rJraves Aicken v. Rich. I>. Vance, claim £4 J\} > 3d. goods, costs 14s; Thomas Holland v. Eustace W. Martin, claim W IDs, (Mr Dutaur for plaintiff), costs £1 11s; Thomas Holland v. William Tnltcrsall, claim £2 5s Gd, grocerias, L'Dsts £1 4s (id; Sam Mawkes v. ■ li>]i:i Wkite, «laim £S 18s 6d, wages, costs 14s ; Cruickshank and Miller, v. Denis Wright, claim £12 17s 3d, goods, costs £2 5-s. (Mr Alexander for plaintiff) ; Win. llarron v. Win, Tattersall, claim £1 Is Od, ;^oods_. costs 14s; W. Troy, v. -I. Campbell, claim £5 17s, costs £1 19s, (Mr Armstrong tor plaintiff); Thos. \V. Marsh, v. Edward Austin, claim £9 Is, costs £1 14s. (Mr Alexander for plaintiff) ; Somerfield ;i'iid Lec-k, v. Win. Tattersall, claim £9 Ss •M. costs 14*.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASKS. .!. Connolly v. C. Oa-mpbell. Mr George ottered 10? a fortnight on the part of defendant, which plaintiff accepted. Order accordingly, or in default six weeks in Mount Eden, costs, 7s. Richard Reeves v. William Tattei'salj, claim, I7s3d. This small claini was for butcher's meat. Defendant had been in unfortunate cir cumstances, but promised to pay the amount; in a fortnight. 0.-dercd to pay the whole yvith eosrs. by the 11th September, or be committed fix1 seven days. ADJOURNED CASES. Samuel Coomhes v. Daniel McLennan, claim, £~) 6cl, clothing; William 11. Skinner v. William Banks claim 17s; Kdmund Starch v. Jimes Oabcliposl. claim. £2 13s; Richard Reeves v. S'Mwarii Connell, claim £1 65 Urt. DEFEN'DK'D CASES. Samuel Coombca v, Stephen Catron, claim £0 !6i. MrColeman ;'or plaint ill', and Mr Brock for defendant. MrColeman asked for an adionrn ment, as hiss client was at the Thames, and it was c.oubfful whether his client", was the man Miat Mr Coombes suited, flis Worship: And

now you want an adjournment to suit Mr Coombes. Mr Coleman : Yes, partly ; and be rausc we do not "wish to take an advantage of defendant. Aciiourned until next week.

; ■ THE CITY WITST IiLECTIOX. I John Hanna v. James Wallis, claim £5 1.55. Mr J. B. Russet appeared for defendant. Plain tiff conducted his own case, and in a long, rambling statement deposed that be was en gaged fey Dr Wallis' agent ill connection with tb.3 Doctor's election; he was employed five days as a canvasser and one day as a messenger at £2 a day. He had receivedss from Machattie. To air Russell: He thought £U was a reasonable charge at electioneering times. He was subse quently induced to send in an account for 10s a day, because he considered that Ur Wallis was no: a rich man. but when he found that smaller Charge was not forthcoming, he sued for the large. He had received other sums, but they were for current e^nenses ; not exactlyfor sundry nobblers. He did 'not receive the sums men tioned in full satisfaction of the claim. Mr Russell: B > cautious, Mr Hanna, as I have been instructed that it was so. Mr Hanna: YTou are not going to intimidate inc. Mr Russell. Mr Russell said he only wished to put him on his guard. Thomas Kennedy e'eposed that he was engaged as canvasser, but he never saw Dr Walk's sign any document. He was not disposed to disclose any screes as to payments. He was tempted to go over to the camp of Mr Robert Graham by a liberal oiler from his agent, but ho could not accept it upon principle : he was a Scotsman at heart, and would not sell Dr Wallis. To Mr Russell: He was paid by Mr Machattie and Mr Neil Campbell, he was not disposed to say what his services were, nor what he. re ceived for them. Dr Wallis was not Mrs Kennedy's spiritual advispr; he was weli remembpred for his services, and he was per fectly satisfied. Octavius Shepherd was engaged a=s scrutineer, and deposed that plaintiff was employed as canvasser, but he was not prepared to give particulars in respect of plaintiffs rnzagement, he was not the pay-master. James Rhodes, a practical canvasser, heard Mr Machattie engage plaintiff a"= canvasser. Hugh lleid deposed that plaintiff brought down the numbers from the scrutineers to him. He was clerk on the occasion at a guinea a day. Mr Hanna then addressed the Court at length. Dr Wallis'.s evidence, taken at Wellington, was ' read, stating that he never employed Hanna at his election, and repudiating-the claim. Thomas r>7. Machat.tie deposed that" lie had the manage ment of electioneering matters for Dr Wallis, and paid all the accounts. He did not engage Mr Hanna, he volunteered his services, but lie , recei vert complaints that Hanna was continually ' intoxicated. He asked him to act as messenger, but he was "half seas over." and incapable of efficient service. He paid Hanna 5s in full satisfaction, and hejtook it on those terms'; he had been paid other moneys previouly. Neil Campbell, tailor, of Queen-street, assisted at the election of Dr Wallis. He had paid some money to Mr Manna, but it was his own volun tary act, not by authority of Dr Wallis, he con sidered that Hanna was amply paid for such services as he rendered. George'Staines deposed to tho unfit stale that Hanna was in during the canvassing; he saw him drunk several times. To plaintiff: I know you wore stationary at- the be«r, i'o ■ you were drinking all day long. Plain tiff recalled his witnesses to show that he was generally sob jr. Mr Rhodes said Hanna was sometimes in a medium state ; Mr Shepherd said he was too busy lo notice; and Mr Kennedy considered thai he was a little muzzy occasion ally, but he should not like to speak' positively. Mr Russell addressed the Court, and gave judg ment for defendant, costs £2 ISs.

NOTES ON WAIKATO.

Cambridge township is about to receive im portant additions to its public buildings. It is proposed to erect several new churches, a town hall, Farmers' Club, and other-buildings of more oi- less public character. Mr Clements is about to rear a handsome block of buildings, com mencing 011 the site of his old Masonic Hotel, extending in the direction of the river.

N'KW CHURCHES. The new Presbyterian Church is to be built at once, at a cost of some £100. Th« timber is already on the ground. Messrs Maddigan and Miller are the contractors. The Catholics are vigorously at work arrang ing for building a new church, which has been long required. FARMERS' CLUB. The Farmers' Club is an institution of a very respectable character, beinjf supported by the leading settlers in riie Waikato. As proof of the deep root this institution has taken, we have only to menrion that they hare arranged for building a ha):, which will 'cost, when com pleted, upwards of £1000. The present contract is let for about £650 (this sum does not include freight nor cartage of material). The building, when finished; will comprise large assembly room, reading-room, smoking-room, two com mittee-rooms, sample-rooms, museum, etc. Mr James, the well-known Auckland builder, has the rirat contract, but owing to s >me misunder standing or negligence, the men he has sent up find no timber on the ground, conveyance of which was to have been arranged' by the committee. TOWN HALL. The Town Hall s-heme progressed very well, excepting that a slight difference of opinion exists as to the correct way of arranging trustee ship, this, however, should prose no serious stumbling-block.

Mr Carter is aoout to make Cambridge his head quarters, and is going to build a house and stables. The new residence for Colonel Lyons is fast approaching completion. The Ivairapera bridge,which was damaged by recent freshes, has'lately been repaired in an excellent and substantial manner by the Armed Constabulary, to the great convenience of travellers and settlers, as this is a much-fre quented roadway, and pending repairs tho travellers have ha'i to wade, across the river.

HAMILTON. Mes3rs Vialou and Go's establishment at Hamilton is a credit o the "Waikato. It is very extensive, the buildings and plant covering nearly an acre of land. The ironmongery and furniture departments are replete with well assorted stocks. 'Che furniture is principally manufactured, on the premises. The show-rooms are SDmo <Jl> feet long. The carriage manufac turing department is 120 ft. by 31ft. All kinds of vehicles and agricultural implements are made to order, and every description of joinery work is done on the premises-. A special feature is the drying shed for timber, ensuring a constant supply of well-seasoned board?. There are also separate limited rooms i'orpMtnlin.u: vehicles.

A large bloc!: of brick buildings is going up between the j;ank of New Zealand and Messrs Vialou and Cos premises-, consisting of four shops with plato glass fronts, in the centre of the block is a very large, warehouse, intended for an auction sale room and general produce, store. The shops are already let; one to a jeweller, one fora stationer, and the other two will be occupied by an emi.uentandlearned firm of solicitors, already dsing business in Waikato. This handsome, block is designed and superin tended by Mr I. R. Vialou, architect of Hamil ton, and is of doric order.

At Hamilton Kast a new school-house and teacher's residence, are being erected. The Hamilton West school is a commodious building. The English church is a respectable looking country church, and is furnished with an American cabinet organ. A new Court-house has been built near the Commercial Hotel.

DEATH AT THE HOSPITAL.

FATAL RESULT OE THE TAHITI A

ACCIDENT-

Wk regret to say that the unfortunate man, James Foster, aged 46, who wns brought uj) to the Provincial Hospital from Tairua, where he was injured by a logrolling on him in the hush, died yesterday morning from the effects of the accident. The cause of death was so plain, and the [unfortu nate man so fully satisfied that no one was to blame for the occurrence, that an inquest will not be held. It was unfor tunate that no steamer was available to bring the poor follow to town at once after the accident. As it "was, he was sent up by the cutter Mercury, which arrived here after he had suffered great agony fur nine days. Dr Goldsbro is of opinion that had the case received prompt attention the man migl*t have recovered.

SAMOA.

Latjhst intelligence from Samoa represents the fighting at an end ;hkl peace restored. the Puletua party, with Msilieto, the late King, at their head, got all the worst of the only severe encounter which took place, and the next day they laid down their arras, and surrendered themselves as prisoners. The present Government were those who .sided with Colonel Steiuberger. Unusual clemency was displayed towards the pris oners, who were first seait to Mulimui, and then drafted out to the different districts

where thoy will be under surveillance un til they have paid an indemnity. Some of the Puletua party lly to the Bri tish Consul An- protection, and thereby created adiHiculty. The Consul was called

on to tjive them up, but he refused unless he had a. guarantee that they would not be killed. The guarantee was not satisfactory, and Sir Liardet called upon the captain of the John Wesley, which was in harbour at the time, to carry a representation of the

circumstances to Sir Arthur Gordon, at Le vuka. The vessel had just arrived at

Levnka when the mail left. The annex ation question is still unsettled. The American Consul flies the Stars and Stripes over the Samoan flaj^, but it is not believed that America wants to have anything to do with Samoa. There is a very general wish that England should take tiio group under ! her protection.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. McLean and party, tributers of Albumin, obtained 48 ozs from a crushing of 40 tons, SHAREMARKET. Moanatairi, sellers, £6 17s 6'd ; Albumin, £5 17s 6'd, sellers £6'; Piako, sales, 15s 6'd to 15s 9d ; Young New Zealand, 7s, sellers, 7s 3d; Comstoek, 7d.

AVHANGAREI. this day.

NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL DEBT.

The '; Northern Advocate" says:—"A proposal will be brought before Parliament this session, for paying oil'the national debt by the creation of a new stock called "The National Annuity," which will begin pay ing interest at the rate of live per cent, or 100 shillings in the first year, and by the diminution of one shilling per annum, thus paying off both principal and interest in lOu years. All existing stocks would be con verted into the new stock, the interest on which would be high at lirst, with a gradual diminution, so that it would be the nature of an annuity, with such a rate «f interest as would run itself out in 100 years. Scalded to Death.

The child of John Anderson has been scalded to death. There is a great rush for stores by Atick landcrs for the Nutive Lands Court sitting. The local storekeepers arc doing their best to prevent the same. Public agitation is increasing for a tram way to the coal mines.

(Pkk Press Agency.)

DUNEDIN, this day.

HEBREW MEETING ON EDUCATION DILL.

A meeting of the members of the Jewish persuasion was held last night, to consider the Education Bill. It was resolved that subsection 30, of clause S5 should be struck out. That iv clause 75, thy word " non religious" should be added after books, also that education should be purely secular.

ERIENDLY SOCIETIES. A meeting of delegates of Friendly Societies was held last night, when the following1 resolution was carried :—"That time has arrived for the various societies in Dnnedin to cooperate for the purpose of establishing Medical Dispensary tube called the " Dunediu United Friendly Societies Dispensary." "

THATRE ROYAL.—"POULET AND POULETTE."

Thk sparkling and musical opera of "Poulot and Pouletto," in three acta—the latest and most admired of nerve's operas—was successfully represented last night, at the Theatre Royal, in the presence of a fashionable auditory, This is, perhaps, the most pleasing of the operas that have been performed here. There is much in its scenes and airy pictures to induce laughter, without offence ; and it has a prettily woven story of the affections running through to its happy climax, like a pretty face peeping out frequently between green boughs, with the play or" sunlight and shade upon the leaves. It possesses, moreover, many musical charms, in connection with a variety of fascinating characters. In truth, "Poulet and Poulette "is a complete fairy taie, and might have been written, did we not know otherwise, by the magic pen of the Danish poet, Hans Christian Andorsen. The first scene is a square in ohc village of Camarsa<% near Bordeaux, on the Garonne, with its soft atmosphere and blue skies, izi tho contro of which is planted a greased pole with prizes at the top, in the form of savoury sausages and other enticements. A village fete is in progress, and a number of peasants of borh sexesare anxiously striving for a prize. The introductory chorus gives a con fident assurance that something good is tocome. The top prize is at length won by Jean Marcou Mr .John Wallace), who is borne oiTin triumph to the village inn. For the purpose of adding to the fun of the fair, the Marchioness of ]\lon tcmbreehe (Miss Durant) proposes a duck hunt for Uio men, and a singing bee for the maidens ; the successful duck hunter to receive as a reward ten crowns, and the most proficient and sweetest singer one hundred crowns. A num ber of simple songs and brief choruses fallow in sweet succession. The Marchioness hopes by these and other means to discover a child be longing to a relative, in whose welfare she takes a special interest. A lively scene Is introduced, in which a hunting party comes in and sings a hunting quartette, which is full of animation, with the fragrance of tke forest green about it, with a rattling cliorns—

Hilly, hilly, ho men. Sound Clio merry horn, On with hounds and yeomen. Xuw the game must fall. This effective ditty was followed ly.' ringing applause. The story of this opera lias many incidents of love, sa/Tness, and light-hPartcd ness, all of which are skilfully blended by llu composers, and being varied and moderately brief, defy ennui. We should have stated that Poulet (Mr U. .). Canvpbell), despite a ducking', wins the duck prize, and Poulettc (Miss Emily Soldcno) succeeds in pocketing the singing prize, Itut, unfortunately, at tho expected moment of married happiness, she finds that her adored Js missing, and slit? alone in the world. One oi the 7n0.-it ludicrows :md at Nic same time clevQT introductions of the evening, is that of Madame Sncestcowitch and her Scotch uncle, with the bas-pipes, Mac-Boda 1 .randy, Esq. : the lirsi, Pwulette (Miss Soldene) in Polish costume, and Marcou (Mr Wallace.) in the kilt of a Highlander, who has a special liking for "whuskoy. The brief chorns, ""Pis Poland's IMajd the Fairest," was effectively rendered, ■while tlic extraordinary dancing of Marcon was extremely clever, and beyond ordinary descrip tion] in eccentricity of action and marvellous positions. Other portions of Ibis opera wore attractive, especially the soene of tfiic signing, of Mie marriage contract, where the busi e«8 is taken out, of Ihe hands of the* fumbling notary, and oxpeditiously performed by i woman (Miss Soldene). The character of FeodoraflfMiss Kose Stella) was ably sustained throughout, and deserving of much praise, als-o the character of ttie first music teacher (Mr K. Farley), whose tine rendering of Ike solo "The Musical In structor" and adequate make-up, were irresisti ble, and the chorus was repeated with immense satisfaction. Some of fehe solos ajici intervening ballads in the opera were refined and poetical. We refc particularly to the tender ballad of '■What, I did when I left you,"' by Miss Stella, and the several ballads by Miss Sofdene. The duet " Sanny Spain," by the two leading- characters, who give the name to the opera, -was good, and tha lines, suiik with gusto, hy Ponlette,

■' T drove a nail into my shoe Which kept nic from the gutter side." Brought forth quite a storm of applause, and had to be repeated. "Oh, the King's Dragoon," and its representative in th« person of Mr Jarvis, was a capital piece- of act ing, and well worthy of commendation. Miss Slater, as Amaranth c, Mr Brown as the Crier, Sir Marriott as the Notary, and Mr Krewitt rw> tie Inn-keeper of G'armasae, were all sustained in a manner which assisted the proper realisa tion of the piece. There are many beauties, both of a musical and scenic description, which it would be impossible to produce in a neces sarily brief notice, but we skall refer to these to-morrow. The performance was undoubtedly the best yet given by the Company. We have to remind our readers that this fine opera will be repeated for the last time this evaning. Ticket-holders will also understand that their season tickets will not be available after to night.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1877.



Give the Devil his Dkk.—l don't think it is a good plan to say too much to the Devil (printer's), some of us mi^ht have to account for it afterwards. It is all very well to say the devil made a mistake when the rise in meat would not take. Never mind, working men, come and pjet your Mutton as usual, from 2A. —Gbo. Hulme. -[Advt.]



REMNANTS of Carpets at a Sacrifice Remnants of Floor Goth at a Sacrifice REMNANTS of Dress Goods at a Sacriiiae Housekeepers have now a rare chance of procuring short lengths of Brnssel and Tapestry carpets and Floor Cloths lew. Two weeks prior to Stock-taking we shall sell Remnants l»el«w cost price. Full 36 per cent reduction made to effect a clearance. HOLLOWAY and GAKLICK kayo 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 Holler Blind of tive AGJi, procurable only at the City Hall Arcade, flolloway and Garlick, Proprietors.



A FINE DISPLAY of Awitu and Xapicr BEEF, two a£ the finest districts th»t New Zealand can boast ©11 for prockieiag Beet' of fisst-class quality, and will be sold a? Working JMcn's Prices. On Saturday the usual reduction in pi-ice. Splendid Fore-quarte*"s Glutton, 2d tb.: Loins 3d H».; l.e^s Alixt ton, :5d Ib. ; Choice Roasts of Beef, from id *.: Boiling Beef. 2d to 3Jd Jb.; Superior-made Sausages, 4cl ft.; Mutton Chops, Id; Wat-ling Pork Pies, -Id each ; Lambs, Sucking Pigs, and Poultry at Working Men's Prices.—GKOßUJ-J HULME, Auckland Steam Sausage Factory. Qvtecn-sweet. WAN TED, by practical Hand a siiua ation as gardener or planter in a nursery, or overseer op. a plantation.—Address K.T., Star otiice.



X\7'ANTE"D, a Servanc Girl about 14 o TT 15, to assist with house work.—Fo address apply at Bainbridge's Store, oppositi th.3 Hall. Ponsonby. \\TA NTEIX"General Servants for towi Yt and country ; man cook for hotel, am a little Girl for country.—X. Henry's Registry Shortland-street. "VJ\7^ANTED, a yood General Servant foi IT the country; one who can cook pre ferred. —Mrs. Easdown, Baker, Queen-s rcet. ~\\7ANTED. two strong Lads accustomed T T to bench work; good wages.--C. H, Princ p, Crown Hoot, Grey-street. ANT^T)To"l)urch!iser"a~»oo<l Fire~ proof Safe.—John Buchanan Shortland street. WANTED, a Charwoman at once.— Apply Star office. TTTAIS TED, a good Coat and Waistcoat T V Hand.—ll. L. Pcssenncskie, Shortland street. "\\7"ANTED KNOWN, a Vacancy for TT two Gentlemen at Richmond House, Grey-street. \7jk7 ANTED, a young Man to keep hor.se v'f and buggy, and garden; none need apply who do not understand it.-—Albert Brewery. WANTED, a good General Servant for the country.—Apply between 11 and 12 o'clock, to Mrs. R. C. Dyer, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant or Cook. Mrs. Alfred Bnckland. Newmarket. ANTED, a good General Female Servant; to an experienced hand a comfortable home and good wages; good references required.—Apply to United Service Hotel, Queen and Wellcssley-streets. WANTED Purchasers, for Cash only— Superior Eleme Raisins, o^d per lb. ; Hobart Town Jam, Sd per tin ; lib. tin Fresh Lobsters, lOd ; Salmon, Is ; Best Patna Rice, 3d per lb.; assorted Sauces. Gd per bottle; good Pickles, from fid per bottle : superfine Groats, I'd; Hour, 2jd lb. Terms strictly Cash.—A. E. Collins, Wellington-street. WANTED, a General Servant; must baa good cook and laundress.—Mrs. Yon der Hcyde, Emily Place. X7TTANTED KNOWN, Mils. GRICE, T V Newmarket, hns opened a Select Registry Office for Servants, where the wants of employers and the unemployed will be care fully attended to. Terms moderate. WANTED to Purchase, Empty Sacks, any quantity ; must bo good and sound. It, Baird, Victoria-street. W~~ ANTED KNOWN—M UFFINS ! ! MUFFINS! MUKVIXS! —E. 11. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he has commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Txn-nc-Kfreet 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 D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Tirnbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Post 3, 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. _ _ "\\T ANTED KNOWN, thatJ.C. Stovin » T 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. 11 O S E A M E "N. WANTED, for the Waitara and Manukau Steam Navigation Oo.'s p.s. Hauraki, now lying at Onehunga, a Male, Uires Able Seamen, and a Cook.-Apply to Captain Oakes, on board. Also, an Engineer and three firemen.—Apply care of H. Gillillan, Esq., to F. E. lIAMEIITON, Secretary A\'._& M. S. N. Co. JUST, from Mr Hunter's resilience, J Kyber I'ass, on Wednesday last, a, grey riding Marc; tail cut square ; no brand.— Finder will receive lO.s reward on delivery to Hunter and Nolan. j[©T| R EWA RI) for the recovery ot a .-Say 3 Carved Maori Patu or Mere, made of tanekaha wood, taken from the Occidental Hotel, 27th August, 1577.- Kdwd. Perkins. A LIBERAL REWARD will be given io any person returning a Light Bone handle Silk Umbrella, with patent slide, to the Occidental Hotel. __ &'• npJIK NORTHERN ADVOCATE " Commends itself as incomparably THE BEST COUNTRY MEDIUM FOR A U(' KLAN D AD V E UTLSE KS. "THE NORTHERN ADVOCATE" Circulates in Districts having over 21,000 inhabitants, aid almost Hourly Com munication with Auckland. j6>'^?=> Twelve Steamers and Forty Sailing t^Z3 Vessels arc constantly trading be tween Auckland and the Northern Settlements. It is estimated thai _ upwards of £10,000 of Government monoy will be expended in public works north of Auckland during the present financial year. "THE NORTHERN ADVOCATE" AUVKKTISIVG SL'AI r. Will to found i%) per cent, lower than usual quotations. •W. Speoiiilitvos of the ** Northern Advocate": The Shipping Trade, the Native Trade. "171OOT E'S TV/jTIRANDA dTiOAL. PIiICBC AT TUB YAIH) : Per ton. For liousehoid Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) l£s The Price of Coat at the undermentioned places is— s. (1. s. d. Drury .. .. Hi (! Papakura .. Xi 0 PapatoUoi .. 15 0 Ola-lmhu .. 11 0 OnchunKH .. 14 0 Newmarket.. II 0 The. purchaser bears charge ol' carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Sham —Fifty-fivb Fhet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable 'Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of flhoir excellence. The Coals arc now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as Wio Testimonials will show:— Reinuera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—You re truly, T. Short Auckland, N.X..' April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foo>e : Dear Sir, — [ sun much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine ; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coate. First, it docs not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash ; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foete: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Youbs truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswoob. Governor Browne Hotel, April 30, 1877.—Mr. Janxss Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using your Miranda Coal; It is gaod, and gives us satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, DUNNINGHAM & KIKG. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. EDEN ~\T I& E "OT OTEL, eden terrace. List of Prices:— Mirtell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4 6 $ bottle Gieenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky? 4/ and 4, 6 (proof) $ bottle Danville's Whisky, i- pei\botfle Rum, 3/: Old Jamaica (proof), i/ ; small, 2/ i» bottle Cousen's Sherry (best), if; small, 2'«? bottle Sandiman's (best) Port. 4/; small, 2 $ bottle Amontillado Sherry, 5 ; small, 2 6 V boftle Old Tawny Port, o ; small, 2 6 V- bottle English Ginger Wine, 8/ ¥ bottle. Is Case (Gexuixe ©bands) : Hennessey's and Martell's Brandy, 56 bottle Bismuit Dubouche's Brandy, 5 ¥ bottle Schiedam Schnapps, 1 6; aiiall. 2\5 ¥ battle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4, : small, 2 9 $ bottle OiA Tern, 4 ¥ bottle DwnvrUe.'s Whisky, 4' "4 bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla. 5' per bottla English Ale and Porter brands), I,'S ?3 bottle. ATI Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof-) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for Famiiies and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash mo exceptions), SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor. Auckland. 11th March. 1577.



IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE OF N. B. PLANTE & CO.. NAPIER, - —SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., ' HAVING PCRCHASKB THE CLOTHING STOCK OK N. B. PLANTE & CO., of Napier, A T A LAII G E DISCO UN T ear FOR CASH ! ! "^ea WIT.L HOLD A CLEARING SALE OF THE SAME. Commencing on SATURDAY, AUG. 11. OAMUEL & fiO., Would call the attention of their customers and the public gene rally to the undermentioned, being as they are all From £& 30 TO 50 PER CENT BELOW MARKET VALUE !! ! "TEa 200 BOY'S and YOUTH'S GOOD |TWEED SUITS, at 15s 6d the suit 2:50 MEN'S SUPERIOR SCOTCH TWEED SUITS, 35s 175 MEN'S NELSON TWEED GALATEA SUITS. 37s 6(i 565 KNIOKER and SWISS SUITS, from Ss lid to 12s Ud, A lot of Job Lines of the above as low as 7 s (3d 200 MEN'S TROUSERS and VESTS, good strong Tweed, 15s 6d and 18s (id. A large line of MEN'S TWEED COATS, 7s 6d, Colonial made 150 MEN'S GALATKA TWEED COATS, Dunedin-make, 10s Gd 200 MEN'S NELSON TWEED TROUSERS, 12s 6d; worth 21s A large line of MEN'S TWEED TROUSERS 8s lid ; worth 17s Gd 350 DRAB SHELL HATS, at 7s 6cl 5 cases of MEN'S FRENCH FELT HATS, in Drab and Black, at, 2s lid 250 GENTLEMEN'S SILK UMBRELLAS, at S cascsW MEN'S WHITE SHIRTS, 3s 6d 2 caoes MEN'S WOOL CRIMEAN SHIRTS, 3s 6d 100 dozen MEN'S DIAGONAL TWILL NEW ZEALAND FLAX SHTRT, 3s 6d: usual price as advertised. Is 6(1. This line is part of our own Stock, but having rather a large lot in Stock, we have REDUCKD them to a little below cost, to clear them before other shipments arrive. There is in this Stock also a large lot of TWEEDS from Is lid. THESE GOODS ARE ALL 50 PER CENT BELOW WHAT THEY CAN GENE RALLY BE BOUGHT FOR!! SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CI T V CLOTHING MAR T, 02, QUEKX-STREET, AUCKLAND. RL. SKINNER, formerly of Madame • Goddard's Concert Company, will hear of something to his advantage by applying to H. 8., 'Star Office, Auckland. nno TAILORS.—Wanted a good Coat H_ and Waistcoat Hand. —H. L. Posseneskic, Shortiand-street. ARDOUR VIEW GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have, this day, made a Call (the ninth) of One Shilling per Share, payable to the Manager, at the Company's Oilice, on or before WEDNES DAY, tha 12th day of September. 1577. P. TIERNEY, Manager. Coromandel, August 28, 1877. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. REFRESHMENT ROOM AT MERCER STATION. Tenders will be received at Auckland Rail way Station until noon of SATURDAY. Stli September, 1577, for Lease of Refresh men I Room at Morcer Station. Speoilication to be seen at the Booking Office, Auckland, Drury, Mercer, and Newcastle Sta tiOT-IS. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tenders for Rc "resfrment Room." By order, A. V. MARDONALD, General Manager. Ci OR OMAN DE L H. I GII WA V \_J DISTRICT. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited and will be receired until SATURDAY noon. September 1, 1877, for Re constructing a portion (about SIX) feet) of the Coromandel Wharf. Plans and. specifications can be seen, and all information obtained at the ollice of the Board Kapanga Chambers, Coromandel; or at R. J. Randerson's oilice, Insurance Buildings. Auck land. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. TIERNEY, Chairman. Coromandel, August 10, 1577. TO B U I LDEI: S. Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the Ist September, for the erection of a Stnre. Plans, fee, at my wflicc, Queen-street. EDWARD MAIIOKEY. Architect. HPOOAR T E R S J| Tenders will be received up to 7 p.m. on Fri day, Slst instant, for Carting Scoria fOV the Arch IHll District Board. Tenders to bo left at Mr, Baxter's Store. Great North Road. E. W. MORRISON, Chairman. 2Sth, 1577. Til XTEN SI O N O F TIM E. il< Tenders will bo received by the undersigned for the erection of Additions to an Hotel at Cambridge, Waikato. Plans and specifications can be seen at Auck land, at Messrs Wkitson and Sons, from August 24th to the 29th exclusive, and at Hamilton from September Ist to the'Sth, on which date sealed tenders will be sent in. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. I. R. VIALOU, Architect, Hamilton, Waikato. f {{TENDERS are invited for the Purchase -*- of 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, 1877, addressed to the Directors A.S.P. Com pany. Evexy 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. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, the 10*. of September, for New Galleries and other works required in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church. Plaus, &c, at my office, Queon-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. O BUILDERS. - Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, the Ist September, for the erection of a Church at Dargaville, Northern Wairoa. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. Copies of Plans, &c, at the Store of Messrs E. Mitchelson & Co., Dargaville. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. CALEDONIAN GOLDMINING COM- Vv PANY LIMITED. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders in the above-named Company will be held at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street, AucTdand, on FRIDAY, the 31st day of AUGUST, 1577, at Noon. CHARLES TOTHILL, Se :retary, Auckland, 23rd August, 1577. GOOD Sitting and Bed-rooms vacant at Broughton Hall, Pamell Rise. ~\TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE i_l COMPANY. FIRS AND MARINE. Capital .. .. .. .. _ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks en Specife subject to special arrangements. tsS" Losses Promptly Paid. > GEORGK P. PIERCK. Manner *



IF this should meet the eye of JAMES Watt he will hear of something to hii advantage on communicating with David Barty Prince Imperial Hotel, Thames. "\XT A T X A TO CO A L. , THE BEST SAMPLE EVER SENT TO TOWN. S3- COME AND SEE IT. "ES : JOSEPH CRAIG, ■ Fort-street. FOR SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation. —Apply to W. AITKTCN, Land Agent. FOR SALE, 90 acres of Land, admirably adapted for the s;te of a manufactory, or for a pig and poultry farm. The whole of the purchase money can remain at 6 per cent. ; S miles from Auckland, by a good road.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-oftice. -j Kd\ ACRE FARM, 40 miles south of JL*J>^_y Auckland, substantially fenced, 20 acres Bush. 15 acres permanent Grass ; well sheltered, rising district. Price, £2 per acre. Terms easy.—3. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland strcet, next Post-office. F" OR SALE (cheap), iriihe heart of the city. Freehold Allotment, 50 x 107, with lofty, well ventilated building, 27 x 107 feet, admirably suited for a Builder's Shop, Manu factory. Cooperage, Iron Foundry, &c. Price, £390 S. Vaile. House and l^and Agent, Sho.t and-street, next the Post-oflice. FOR SALE, cheap, and on easy termsf a Brick Warehouse in the best part o High-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent TTJOR SALE. 97 acres situated 12 miles JQ from Auckland by a good road, and ad mirably adapted for a Dairy Farm. The whole is fenced, and there is a three-roomed House and large shed, &c, on the ground.—S. A raile, Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-street, next the| Post-office. JT»-S OA —SUBURBAN BUILDING SITE Bits *J\J. of 2 acres; easy distance; com mands a view of surpassing beauty, which can not be built out. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. 4-*7A CASH, Balance byiWeekly Payments cV I \J as agreed—Nine-roomed House, suit able for Boarding-House or Family Residsnce, ten minutes' walk from Queen-street.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-ofHcc. jr&o>/\~to £1000 LENT, on Building ii&iVl? Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 1m "" d n ~"s X l E. _§1 The WAITEKAURI POST-OFFICE STORE, with Bakery and Butchering Business com bined. Splendid opportunity for a man with small means to start in a rapidly rising locality. MAGUIRE & SNOD GRASS, Waitekauri, Ohinernuri; Or, Office of this paper. N.8.-Weekly takings from £50 to £70; Stock and Packhorses to be taken at a valuation. , Business is a nice compact one, all conducted 1 under one roof, and the Packing Business itself alone is very profitable. In summer the busi ness will, in all probability, be a very lucrative one, and press of other business is the only reason for clearing out. Price, £210 cash. TVT O T I C E. For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from llelensvillc 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 MdLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, o r to W. Aitken, Land Agent. LAKE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grasa, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness, Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Land Agents.. 4-* Q££ —FOUR-ROOMED 110 US V., Ponsonby d^»J*J, and good allotment, for Sale. Easy terms can be arranged.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. FOR S-VLE, a good Horse ; he will go in harness, and is quiet'; also, a good Saddle and Bridle new, to be sold.—Mr. Jones, Grocer, Newmarket. TO LET, a six-roomed House, top of Queen-street. —H. Partington, Stichbifc-y's Buildings. nnO LET, a four-roomed Cottage in the JL Manukau Road, Pamell.—Apply to R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. TO LET, with immediate entry, a comfortable nine-roomed House in St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, wifch garden, shrubbery, and good well.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. J2, Queen-sti-eet. TO LET, a nine-roomed House, in Park Road: beautiful view of the harbour, good garden well planted with fruit trees, a most desirable residence.—ll. Partington, House and Land Agent. TO LET, in Parnell, a 3-roomed Cottage, rent Cs.—John Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. r|lo LET, a Store in Durham and High- JL streets, occupied by Messrs Sargood, Son, and wen; also a Shop (next the 'Rob Roy Hotel, Freeman's Bay) containing seven rooms; four upstairs and three downstairs —Apply to Christopher Greenway, Hobson-street. mi) LET, a Shop and Dwelling- House, _$_ first posit ion in Parnell, lately occupied by Mr. Tomlinson, Draper.—Apply to J. Odium, Exchange Hotel. O LET, Shops in Wcllesley-street, above Hewin's buildings, now nearly com pleted.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- House-ste-ect. PinO LET, at £65 per annum, on College JL Hill, a newly-built Residence of S rooms, with four fire-places. There is a stable, coach house, and many conveniences for a family.— Apply to F. G. Ewington, agent; or Mr. J. W. Newbold. fino LET, spacious and convenient Offices, _B_ with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. mO ]/ET, a House in Alten Road.— JL Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. S"O CI A L GA T HEBING" ST. SEPULCHRE'S ANNIVERSARY, Scieool -k© om, Upper Queen-street. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING. Tea at 6.30 pn. Addresses by Tub Bishop, and Rev. A. R. Towlinson. Paper by Archdeacon Maunsell on "The Nyanza Mission." Paper by Rev. E. C. Stuart on "The Hill Tribes of India." Readings, Music, and Glees, by St. Sepulchre's Choir, kindly assisted by Mrs. Mitchell. Admission, Is. tid.; Children. Is. HAMES GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The Register will be Closed from 31st August to 6th September, when a Dividend of Is. Gd. per share will be payable at the Company's Office, Shortland-street. F. A WHITE, Secretary. Auckland, August 26,1577. JUST RECEIVED—Navy Blue, Brown, and all colours in Tassal Fringe; also, New Style of Ribbon, in all colours, at Bennett's Drapeoy Warehouse, Queen-street. "V^TOOLPACKS ! ! ! SADDLERY ! ! ! ON SALE, To Arrive, ex ' Galatea, @ London : S bales 121b. WOOLPACK6, 5 cases SADDLERY. FROST & CO.. General Meech ant s, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. fcfcpiHAMPION" \J Will Stand this Season, AT THH STABLES OF THE UNDERSIGNED, OTAHUHU. dS§2SHrf«*»^v The Powerful Clydesdale %Mmm£&W Stallion "CHAMPION" was rMW'flfy^flJ bred by Mr. Holly, of Otirisf- W5 SMS s^F^ church. "Champion" is by JLJsej^jy^ijJj^ "Lofty," and out of "Belle," the two greatest pri»e-takers in New Zealand. They have never been beaten, showing against all comers, colonial and im ported horses. "Champion" is a bright bay, rising five years old, stands 17 hands high, remarkably active, perfectly sound and free from vice. He was awarded First Prize at the Auckland Agricul tural Seeiety's Show last season, where as a four year old he competed against all comers. Terms:—Single Mare, £5; two Mares, £i 10s. eaoh ; three Mares, £1 Is each mare. N.B.—Foals ensured per agreement. Groom age, 3s. each mare. Good Paddocks, with water, 3s. per week. OWEN CURRAN McGEE, Proprietor.



3 GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. T N B A N KRUPTC Y. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, IS7(>," and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment of Isaac Barnett, Rarnett Levy, and JHoKKis Michael llyams, Debtors. Notice is hereby given that on WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of September, 1577, at 11 o'clock in the rorenoon, an application will be made to the supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, at Auckland, sitting in Bankruptcy, tor a declaration of the complete execution of a certain Deed of Assignment, made the 24th day of July, 1577. between Isaac Barnett, Bar nett Levy, and Morris .Michael Hyams, all of the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District oi Auckland, and Colony of Xew Zealand, Co partners, trading under the style or linn of •'.barnctt and Levy," Wholesale Grocers, of th> first part; John Lamb. Miller, Benjamin Tonk* Auctioneer, and Herman Brown, Coffee Mer chant, all of the City of Auckland aforesaid of the second part : and all the joint and separate Creditors of the said Isaac Barnett. Barnett Levy, and Morris Michael Hyams, of the third part: which said Deed was filed in the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, on the 2Sth day of July, 1877; and which said Deed was assented to by the said separate Creditors, by a resolution, in writing, on the llrh day or August, 1£77. and by the said joint Creditors, by a resolufion, in writing, on ihe 21th day of August, 1577. Dated, at Auckland, this 20th day of August, 1577. JOHN RICHMOND. Solicitor for the Trustees under the said Deed. J N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870,"' of the Deed of Assignment ciated the IStli day of July, 1877. and made between CHARLES SUTTON of -^Auckland, in the Provincial Dis trict of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Grocer, of the iirst part; Benjamin i'onks, and Herman Brown, both ot Auckland aforesaid Merchants, of the second part; and all the Creditors of the said Charles Sutton of the third part; and filed in this Honorable Court on the ISth day of July. 1577, and which said Deed was assented to on the 6th day of August. 1577. Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Supreme Court, sitting in Bankruptcy, made the 20th day of August, 1877, the said Deed of Assignment was declared completely executed. Dated, at Auckland, this 2Uth day of August, RUSSELL & DEVORK. Solicitors for the Trustees. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors' Act, 1876, ' and in the matter of a certain Deed of Assignment, bearing date the 25th day of July, 1877, and made between GEORGE GLED HILL, of the City of Auckland, Cor dial Manufacturer, of the first part; Thomas Taylor Maselield, Iron Founder, and George William Bin ney, Auctioneer, both of the City of Auckland aforesaid, and in the said Deed called the said Trustees, of the second part; and all the creditors of the said George Gledhill of the third part; and which said Deed was tiled in the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, on the said 25th day of July, 1877. Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Supreme Court ot New Zealand, made this day, the above-menUoned Detd of Assignment was declared completely executed. Dated, at Auckland, this 29th day of August, RUSSELL & DEVORE, Solicitors far Trustees, IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. | In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576," and in the Bankruptcy of W.lliam Kennedy, a Debtor. It is hereby notified that at a First Meeting of I the Creditors of the said William Kennedy, of Cross-street, Newton. Suburbs cf Auckland, I Colony of New Zealand, Engineer, held in the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, the 29th.day of August, 1877, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Thomas Macffarlane, of the City of Auckland, Certifi cated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee of the Estate of the above named William Kennedy; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has intimated to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of the said appointment. Dated this 20th day of August, 1877. 11. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. W. R. Robixsok, Shortland-street, Solicitor for Wiliam Kennedy. IN B A NKR UP T C Y IN THE ESTATE OS 1 ROBERT CHALMERS. OF AUCKLAND, PLUMBER, A DEBTOR. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Creditors of the said Robert Chalmers will be held in my Ofiice. on FRIDAY, the 7th day cf September next, at p.m., to give the above-named Debtor an Order of Discharge. TIIOS. MACFFARLANE, Truttee. Supreme Court Buildings, August, 1877. ESTATE OF THE LATE W. R. GUNDRY (DECEASED). Any persons having Claims against the Estate of thejjlate William Richardson Gundrr, are hereby requested to send them in to H. Ashton and Bon, No. 8 New Zealand Insurance Build ings, Queen-street, on or before the Ist Septem ber next. G. P. PIERCE, A. Gfc PURCHAS, Trustees in W. R. Gundry's Estate. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS! HERR SCHOTT'S THIRD MATINEE Will take place on SATURDAY r WEEK, Sth September, and not next Satiirday. ALL Persons indebted to the under signed will please pay tha amount of their respective accounts to Mr. B. Tanner, corner of Queen and Shortland-streetß, who will also receive and discharge all claims found cor^eot. —D. Garrick, H, Shortlasd-strGet, and North Shore. nVTATIo:NAL FIRE AND MARINE J3I INSURANCE COMPANY OFi NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This pujbely Local Company Insures against FIRK and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of CLAiMb HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY \V. H. F E N TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c «^?i)« fr s^»^f"V Appointment Escellency^^^^^^^^^Stffrhe Governor. WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, fh-st-class hands being employed. The size and shape of cuslomers' head are taken with unfailine accuracy by nseans of the renowned FREVCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 6-t, Queen-street, where this won derfully-designed " Conformateur" may be seeja. In order to render his Stock the tjost com plete in the colony, W. IT. F. has arranged t'er DIRECT SHIPMENTS of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. ccc. JUST OPENED—A Splendid Assortment of Travelling Hats and Caps; the " Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats, latest fashions, tec, &c. 623" Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. WTT TTIENTON, . ±1, X 1 61, QUEEN-STREET,