AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

National Bank—Buyers, ?0s: sellers, 71s. Thames Gas—29s ; sellers, 30s. South British Insurance—Sellers, S2s 6d._^ National Insurance—Buyers, 30s ; sellers, 335. N.Z. Insurance—9os Gd. Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £5. Red Queen—Sellers, 2s 9d. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, 90s. Oitv of London —14s; buyers, lis. Moanatairi—£6 15s, £6 2s Gd; buyers, £6 ; sellers, £6 10s. Waitekauri—Buyers, 13s 9d? Alburnia—s3s; buyers, 52s Gd Welcome—buyers, 4s 9d ; sellers, ss. Homeward Bound—2s : sellers, 2b 3d. Union Beach—l7s Gd. Bismarck—Buyers. 7s. Queen of Beauty—Buyers, 4Gs Gd; sellers, ISs. Kuranui Hill—l9s, ISs. Thames G.M.Cf.—Sellers, 30s. Golden ArrOAV—Buyers, ss. Crown Princess —Sellers, is. ™~^™, JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY AND BALL.

The tAventy-seventh anniversary of the Loyal Good. Intent Lodge o£o_dfellows was celebrated last evening by a dinner and ball in tbe Cook street Hall. Tho spread was ample, and in every respect creditable to tbe caterer—Mr John Codling, of the Army and Navy Hotel. The re past over, the chairman, P.G-.M. Combes, pro posed the seA'eral loyal and patriotic toasts. G.M. Allen proposed the " Manchester Unity;" re sponded to by P.P.G.M. Cole, who, in excellent speech, referred to the progress bsing made in the ranks of OddfellOAVShip, which Avas now the foremost Friendly Society in the world. Lancashire (the county in Avhich Manchester Avas situated) had over 60 districts, 510 lodges, and 62,000 members. Yorkshire, the next in relative strength, possessed G9 districts, 438 lodges, and 60,000 members. In New Zealand there were 13 districts, 96 lodges, and 7,500 mem bers. The number of lodger, in the Unity, accord to the last returns, was 1,073, Avith a member ship of 518,000, and possessed of £1,000,000. Their Parliament— designated in Oddfellow phrase ology the Annual Moveable Committee—met every Whitsuntide, and comprised 100 deputies, each representing a certain district. The sick benefits for last year amounted to .-3350,000, and there Avas paid in the same period £120,000 as funeral allowances. P.P.G.M. Colo then pro posed, " The Auckland District of Oddfellows," to Avhich P.G.M. Combes replied. The " Good Intent Lodge" Avas proposed by P.P.G.M. Flem ing, in a brief|but Avell-set speech, sheAving that 14 lodges Avere flourishing in the province, num bering 1200 members, Avith a capital of £2,200 to their credit. The secretary, Mr H. Smith, re plied, and stated in his report that the Good Intent Lodge numbers 203 members. During the year, one member, and one member's wife, died, the funeral claims paid being £32. The total funds of the lodge, after paying all accounts, is £1426 18s 2d, or an average of £7 2s BJd per member. The si^k claims during the year amounted to £ISG Is Gd. There has been £26 expended to relieve cases of distress. £260 surplus funds has been added to the invest ment account, Avhich account produced during the year £69 2s 6d as interest, or one-third of the amount that was paid to sick members, and, at the end of the year, the Treasurer had a balance of £42 17s. The lodge has, also, a share in the district funds, Avhich amount to £2365 6s lOd and produces interest at tbe rate of £165 per, annum. It Avill be seen by the above figures that the Lodge, during the year ended June 30, paid from its funds to relieve sickness and distress on eA-ery Lodge night tbe sum of £9 7s 9d. P.P.G.M. Cole next proposed the health of their medical officer Dr Stockwell, who has bee obliged to retire from the office in consequence of pressing business duties. The chairman, in a eulogistic speech, then presented to Dr Stockwell a handsomely framed and engrossed testimonial from the members, the particulars of Avhich were stated in the Stab of the 16th inst. Dr Stockwell said he felt quite unable to reply to the eloquent address, and was not aware that any such memorial was to be presented untd he saw it in the Star. A fine speech could not be expected from an old soldier ; he would therefore simply express his sincere thanks for their flattering recognition of his services. He should not be Avholly separated from the lodge, but should continue his connection as an honorary member. N.G. Lewis then proposed "The Sister Lodges," to Avhich Bro. Aley replied in a sound, argumen tative speech. "Kindred Societies " Avas replied to by Messrs White and F. Christmas; " The Ladies" was eloquently defended by Mr T. Holland; "The Press" drew replies from Mr Black man and Mr Geddis; " The Host and Hostess" Avas responded to by Mr Codling. During the evening the excellent Hibernian Band," under the direction of Mr Lonergan, performed a number of selections and supplied the music of the ball, Avhich was largely attended and spiritedly kept up through the night.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OAVN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

REEF CUT IN THE AUCKLAND.

NeAvs from manager of Auckland mine, Waitekauri, reports a large reef of excellent looking stone cut on Monday night. Great excitement took place on the iicavs being kuoAvn, and all hands started out at mid liig.vt to peg out in the vicinity of the Auckland. The manager does not think it is the Waitekauri main reef, as he reckons that is fifty feet ahead yet. The mine manager is sending full particulars for tho directors' information in Auckland.

Later. —The reef has been cut through, and proves to be a nice gold bearing lode, three feet through.

ALBURNIA.—MORE SPECIMENS.

From the Whau level of the Alburnia mine 150 pounds of specimens were obtained this morning ; trucking for crushing Avill commence next week.

An accident happened to the machinery in the Piako yesterday, but AVas repaired in six hours. Crushing is looking well.

SHAREMARKET.

Sales : Moahatairi, £6 10s; sellers : Moanatairi, £6 12s 60.; Aiburnia, 535 ; Caledonian, £5; Queen of May, 10s; City of London, 14s 9d; Welcome, ss. Buyers : Moanatairi, £G 7s 6'd ; Piako, 9s; Welcome, 4s 6'd. The Young Carolina claim crushing gave 22 ozs 10 dAvts.

HOKIANGA, this day,

The Rosamiah Rose, schooner, has gone doAvn the river AA'ith a fair Avind for Dunedin timber to-day.

NAPIER, this day.

The Commission sits on Thursday to take evidence in the libel case, the Hon. H. Russell v. " Waka Maori." Dr. BuHer and Mr Allan act for the defendant. Messrs Wilson and Bell for Mr Russell. Mr Sains bury, solicitor, here, presides. There is about forty native Avitnesses in toAvn to be examined. Sailed yesterday—Southern Cross, with 60 head of cattle, shipped by Mr Banks. Passengers : Messrs James Watt, Clark, M. Banks, T. Begg, Sibbald, and Phillips, Masters Holmes (3), Harkis, and tAvo steerage. THE SOUTHERN CROSS ON RANGI-

TERA BANK.

The steamer Southern Cross, in going out of the inner harbour to-day, stuck for some time on the Rangitcra Bank. The accident Avas caused by the strength of the tide rushing out at the time. due. to theinrprove bii_ipeu heavily Avhen going over the bar A steam fire-engine recently imported Avas thoroughly tested by Inspector Miller to-day. She threAV jets of water over 190 feet.

[press agency].

NELSON, this day. PERJURY CASE.

Recently in the R.M. Court, Isaac Har vey, William Harvey, Charles King Turner, settlers in the suburbs north, were com mitted for trial for a perjury case, in Avhich they were defendants. After two days in the' district Court, Isaac, last night was found guilty. Sentence Avas deferred. The others Avill be tried separately.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

DROWNING CASE.

Information has been received that some men belonging to S. Beet's survey party, going doAvn the Mangaere river, Patea district, in a canoe, were upset, and a man named DaAnd King was drowned. There is a difficulty about holding the inquest on the body, the place where it lies being a dense bush, and ii is impossible to bring it to the nearest house twenty miles distant, and twelve men could not lie collected to gether there.

GREYMOUTH, this day, GREYMOUTH MINING STOCK.

G. W. Moss and Co. report Greymouth Shave Market remarkably brisk. Large parcels^ have changed hands, especially

j Anderson's Extended, and Just-in-Time, at i folloAving rates : Energetic, £6 15s ; Hope j ful, £6 5s ; Wealth of Nations, £5 ; Wel- I come, 35s ; Just-in-Tiine, 14s : Fiery Cross, 21s ; Alexandra, lis ; No. 2 South Larrys, 2s 6d ; Caledonian, 22s 6d ; Keep-it-Dark, 10s Gd ; Nil Desperand'um, 2s 9d ; Ander son's, 5s 6'd; Goldon Fleece Extended, 20s; United Alpine, (Tyell), Bs. Grey j mouth Coal Company, 50s. The Energetic Company declare a dividend of 3s per share. UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. Nearly 10,000 shares in the Union In surance Company, Christchurch, are already applied for.

NEWTON.

The meeting of ratepayers of the Newton district Avas held last eA-cning at tho Star Hotel, Captain Peacock in the chair. Mr Warnock read the minutes of the previous meeting, which Avere confirmed. The balance sheet, as f oiloavs, was also adopted:—To balance in bank, £38 lis 2d; rates, £92 12s Hid ; amount received from Government, £120 sssd: £201 9s GVd, By scoria ash. £137 12s 9d; labour, £20 3s 3d ; professional sei-A-ices, £4 4s; advertising, &c, £4 ; stationery, £1; rent, £3 ; commission, A-aluation, &c. £12 2s; contribution to City Council, £10 ; balance, £53 7s 0k: £251 9s Gkl, «A rate of Is in the £ Avas also agreed upon for the next nine months, on the annual A ralue. A document from the Hon. D. Pollen, referring to the delegation of certain poAvers formerly held by the Superintendent, to the chairmen of highway boards. The matter Avas held OA'cr. The gentlemen elected to trusteeship Avere Capt. Peacock, and Messrs Warnock, Edgar, McLean, and Crevy; auditors, Messrs Billington and McNair. Mr Warnock having explained with regard to the counter petition against the formation of the NeAvton Borough, said the original petition bore 209 names and the counter petion 300, so that they Avoidd in all probability remain as they AA-er'e. Votes of thanks ter minated the proceedings. The neAvly elected board then went into office and held a preliminary meeting, when Mr Warnock Avas elected chairman; Mr MoLean secretary; and Messrs Ashton and Son collectors for the Board.

NEWMARKET RATEPAYER'S MEETING.

Last night a meeting was held at the public hall, called at the reqtfest of ratepayers, to con sider the 38th clause of the Rating Act. Mr F. G. Clayton was A roted to the chair. After reading the adA-ertisement convening the meeting, he read the clauses in the Rating Act Avhich had reference to the subject, sheAving the nature of the rate w«s fixed by Government. That the ordinary rate was made payable yearly, special rates to be paid half yearly. Mr Clayton pointed out in a clear unmistakable manner, the fact that the local body levied the rates, and that though ratepayers might at an annual meeting suggest the amount of rate to be levied for the ensuing year, the trustees Avere not bound to act in accordance Avith such suggestions. The Government had giAren to the HighAvay Boards similar rating powers to those conferred on Borough Councils. Mr Clayton stigmatised the conduct of the GoA'ernment, Avhich had taken the franchise from the people, giving to the trustees the sole and pre-emptive right to tax the people Avith burdens grievious to be borne. After false promises of local self-government, the people were being robbed of their birtnright, and of the only local powers Avhich it is to their interest to retain. The Government, repeated Mr Clay ton, haA re done wrong-

Mr Hogg : It's not the first time (cheers). Mr Clayton, after pointing out the fallacious character of subsidies, sat doAvn amid applause.

Mr John McColl coincided with the chair man's remarks on the injustice of the five trustees having solo power to levy taxes on ratepayers. He also placed little reliance on promises of future subsidies. He thought the suburban Board should do as the Borough Coun cils, arrange to keep their own roads and foot paths in repair. He thought that NeAvmarket, though a bright example to other districts in many respects, was just a little behind the age in a few things. He thought that the ratepayers Avould consult their OAvn interests by abolishing the scoria gravel from their principal footpaths, and introducing asphalt, Avhich would be a great saving of shoe leather. (Cries of lioav about Mr Webber). _ Mr Webber, the popular shoemaker of the district, rose and remarked that he was quite Avilling for them to have asphalt (cheers). Mr Jenkins had heard the remarks of the chairman, and of his prime minister, Mr McColl, but he did not think there Avas sufficient clear ness in the announcement of their annual meet ing. Ponsonby and others mentioned the strik ing of the rate as part of the business. This had been omitted by the Newmarket Board. He contended that "local body" meant the body of ratepayers, and the local body of ratepayers had at the Mount Roskill and Grafton Road meetings decided on the rate for the ensuing year. Mr Jenkins Avas opposed to petti-fogging municipalities all round the town, but if the privilege of self-taxation Avas taken from the ratepayers, they might as Avell at once go in for their Mayor and Corporation. Mr Jenkins severely criticised the neAV system, and shewed its mi ustice. Mr Clayton as'ai" pointed out that hOAvever unpopular, such was the present or future system to be adopted. Mr Thomas Barr Avished to knoAV Avhat rate intending candidates proposed to Icat. and what amount of money was wanted to carry out the projected works of next year. Mr Morgan sheAved that a ninepenny rate was not unreasonable, as it Aveuld only amount to £135, being £50 less than last year's total amount.-' Mr W. Hogg thought it a great pity that the GoA'ermnent Avere continually altering their system. The present meeting had, however, ansAvercd its purpose. It had proA-ed that rate payers could not levy their own rates, and it also brought out the amount of rate which the trustees, if re-elected, Avould levy. He •vpuld support a smaller rate than 9d. He had received for his £5 rate, only two loads of scoria. Mr John Angus asked if tho Board had applied to Government for assistance to repair the main trunk road. Mr Clayton stated the Government repudi ated any connection with the road. Govern ment also held property fronting half a mile of Newmarket Road. The Domain Board had not alioAved the NeAvmarket Board to be represented, consequently the latter had to bear the entire expense of tho roads skirting the Domain. Mr Taite desired the question of striking the rate should be settled in favour of the ratepay ers, Avho should have control over the amount of rate levied. He proposed, " That the trustees of the Newmarket District for the incoming year Avill abide by the expressed wish of rate payers at the anuual meeting, as to the amount of the rate." Mr Angus seconded the propo sition, Avhich was carried. Mr Jenkin's amendment, " That in the opinion of this meeting, the ratepayers should fix the amount of rate," was not carried.

CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council, avus held this afternoon. Present : The Mayor (in the chair,) Councillors Brett, Gol'die, Isaacs, Dickson, Waddell, Mine field, Prime, Cosgrave-

DRAINAGE OF SYMONDS STREET, AND THE

SUBURBAN BOARDS,

Mr Alfred Ashton Avrote stating that the Grafton Road District Board had no funds to contribute to the drainage of Alfred-street and Symonds-street, through Stanlev-strcet to the sea. The letter was received.

DARBY STREET,

Mr Patrick Darby Avrote denying his liability to be called upon to fence Darby street, ' the thoroughfare being a public street. ■»«■■_-_! Councillor Cosgrave thought Mr Darby Avas right, the city was drawing rates from the street, and should do the fencing. The Mayor said the street had not been taken over, and the occupiers were legally bound to make the street. __~v._wu.or Cosgravesaid if the cityAoopA-iy feWcein other places more dangerous. After some discussion, the subject dropped.

TURKISH BATHS. Mr Sykes Avrote asking for a reduction of the water rates on his Turkish Baths. Councillor Brett jjfurthercd the petition. He considered Mr Sykes'Baths had ; done an immense amount of goodjand had saved many people's lives. He should move that the matter be referred back to the Water Supply Committee. Councillor Cosgrave thought special con sideration should! be given to bath pro prietors. It Avould be quite sufficient if they only charged them half rates by the meter. Eventually the subject Avas referred to the Committee for consideration. ALLEGED encroachment. A letter from the Secretary of the Domain Board was read in reference to an encroach ment of|the|tenant of No. 1 Graf ton-road, on Wynyard-street. The matter Avas referred to the Streets Committee. THE CITY LOANS.—PROPOSED CONSOLIDA TION SCHEME. The Finance Committee on this impor tant subject made the folloAving report :_ In reference to this loan of lust session, of-Avhich it lias been considered that an amended Act should be introduced, your Committee, after mature consideration, are of opinion that in lieu of any Amendment _ct an Act X) consolidate all the loans of the'city should be introduced during the \

present session ; such loan to be a final Municipal Loan of £300,000, and to include therein the amount of loans already raised, viz., £155,000, but ambling no further sums to be borrOAved by the Council, other than the amounts of £15,000, yet authorised to be raised under the '" EndoAvmcnt Loan Act, 1574," and £25000 authorised to be borrOAved for the comple tion of the WaterAVorks, in all £40,000, AA'ith out the consent of the ratepayers as pro- Added for in the Corporation Act, and other provisions in the NeAV Act. The Loan to be for a term of 50 years, and to bear interest not exceeding 6 per cent. Present holders to be allotted if willing at prices to be computed by competent actuaries. ■ THE AVATER SUPPLY. —REDUCTION OF TIIE TARIFF. The folloAA'ing recommendations made by the Water Supply Committee, Avere sub mitted to the Council and adopted:— After reconsideration your Committee recommend the folloAving alterations to be made in charges for Water Supply : Domestic Supplies : HHotels and similar buildings up to £300, 4 per cent on assessment; for assessment over that sum 2 per cent. Extraordinary supplies: BrcAveries, Water Factories, and Livery Stables, 2s 6d per 1000 gallons by meter ; Steam Engines 20s per horse poAver per annum ; outside city boundaries 5s per 1000 gallons per meter ; subject to the by laAvr, and regulations in force. Your Committee believe that in A'ieAV of the interest of the city, this will be the most business like manner of placing the City Loans in the market, and Avill tend to the advantage of the city in enabling money to be obtained Avhen required at a loAver rate than heretofore. Your Committee recommend that a short act to hold, and dispose of properties ac quired under the " Municipal Corporations Waterworks Act, 1872," be inirjdi cad, and that suggested amendments in the t: Rating and Corporations Acts,'' (copies attached) draAvn by the Toavii Clerk, be sent to the Municipal Corporations Conference sitting at Wellington. LETTERS. The folloAving letters were received : — Fion Mr Scott Mount-street, complaining of the disgraceful state of the street. Councillor Brett moved it be referred to the [Streets Committee the Surveyor to report on tiie matter in the meantime. Seconded by Councillor Waddell, and carried. From Mr Robert Bartley, and othera of Graham-street, requesting the dust cart to call in the street. The request Avill be complied with. The Secretary of the Harbour Board wrote requesting that Avater be supplied as soon as possible to the Raihvay Wharf. The Mayor stated that tenders were already out to complete this Avork. A letter from Mr H. Williams, Secretary of the Insurance Company, forAvarding £87, their contribution tOAvards the Fire Brigade. From Mr Alex. Fleming, trustee of the Lome-street Hall, applying to have the footpath asphalted and lamp placed at Wellesley-street East. The matter Avas referred to the Streets and Lighting Committee. Mr J as. George asked permission to add another storey to his building in Albert street. Granted. A petition from ratepayers complained that Vincent Lane is almost impassable, and prayed the Council to put it in proper repair. Moved by Councillor Goldic that it be referred to the Streets Committee. Carried. A petition from Market Stall-holders complaining of a section of Auckland traders laying out there wares on tables. Councillor Waddell moved, and Council lor Brett seconded, a motion that the Council could not interfere. A petition of residents in Marmion-street complaining that the iicav pathway pre vented them from reaching Lome-street. The City Surveyor recommended a flight of steps. Resolved on motion of Councillor Isaacs, that the work be done as suggested. A letter from residents in Drake and Union-street-, asked for a light at the corner of each street. Several accidents had already happened. It Avas signed by 30 parsons. Councillor Masefield moved, seconded by Councillor Prime, "That the request be referred to the Lighting Committee. Carried. A petition from Market stall-holders, complaining of persons vending goods from the country as an injustice to them, Avas referred to the Market Committee.

Remnants of Carpets at a Sacihce REMNANTS of Floor Cloth at a Sacrifice Remnants of Dress Goods at a Sacrifice Housekeepers have now a rare chance of procuring short lengths of Brusscl and Tapestry carpets and Floor Cloths loav. Tavo weeks prior to Stock-taking we shall sell Remnants beloAV cost price. Full 25 per cent reduction made to cll'ect a clearance. Hollow AY and Garlick have 15 patterns in Linoleum to select from ; carpets, upAvards of 100 patterns to choose from. English, American, and Colonial made Furniture, for Drawing, Dining, and Bedrooms. Bedding of every description. The patent Roller Blind 'of the Age, procurable only at the CITY Hall Arcade, llolloAvay and Garlick, Proprietors.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1877.



TJI X 'HERO. 500 CASES DEVOE'S BRILLIANT KEROSINE OIL. FOR SALE, In Quantities to Suit Purchasers. H. B. MORTON. TJ E W SEASON T E A S. 1500 pACKAGES 1500 To Arrive PER 'ROTORUA' AND 'HERO.' OWEN & GRAHAM. TJEUTSCHEK VEREIN. "" PARK HOTEL. LA., G. HENSEN, Schriftfiihrer. Pi H A L L E N G E. I hereby Challenge the THE BROTHERS to Sail another Match To-morroAv, for any sum. CHARLES BAILEY. Auckland, July 18,1877. /GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES \PX From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at 9.15 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 10.45 a.in. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 1.15 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 18 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 13 neon. 1 p.m. 1,30 p.m, 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. i p.m. 1.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m.' 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: S, S.SO, 9. P. 30. 10, 10.30, 11. GEORGE COOK, WakeSeld-ctreet,



f "_y_/rA:NTTEr)> a Housemaid.—Apply to I Ti Mrs Oavcii. Mount Eden. ( \/_^^--^^-^' several Nurscgirls and I v V female General Servants, for really excellent places (tOAvn and country); a female Housekeeper Avith a knoAvledge of dairy work. Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. W" ANTED, a good General Serrant; references required. —Mrs Atkins, Remuera. ANTED, a Corrugated six-feet Fence put to Webb's Music Store, Wellesley street ; also, other Carpenter's Avork done at the back. WANTED, an experienced Waiter.— Albert He tel. WANTED, a Boy.—Apply to Rayner, Butcher, Victoria-street. WANTED, tAVO Good Bench Hands.— _ Apply Blue Boot, Queen street. W"" ANTED, by a Gentleman, Avith a small capital, to enter some established Business Avhere both his time and capital can be utilised. — Addres3 "Omega," Po3t-oftice, Auckland. AN ' ED, a General Servant. —Apply to Mrs E. Wood, Symouds-street.. WANTED, an intelligent Boy; one haA-ing some knowledge of draAving preferred.—Hcrmis and Hanna. WANTED, to Borrow £100 for twelve months. Security, Bill of Sale over stock-in-trade ■ interest 25 per cent.—Apply to N„ Post-Oflice. WANTED KNOWN, that Barnett, Cart will be round Ponsonby, Dedw-oocl, and NeAvton with Pies, Sausages, &c, to-mor row, and every Thursday.—July 16, 1877. WANTED, a small Office, or Share of one, in a central position. — Apply, stating terms, to H. 8., Star office. WANTED, by a competent person, a Situation as Cook in a gentleman's family.—Apply A.C., this office. MILCH~GOAT Required.—Wanted a Milch Geat. — Apply this office. WANTED, Mr. Webb's kind patrons to knoAv that the first new shipment of Pianos and Harmoniums Avill arriA re by the Columbns, Avhen their obliging orders will be completed. N.B.—Wanted, Second-hand Pianos and Harmoniums. "VST ANTED, a respectable Lad, with TT good address, to wait, at table and make himself useful; also a smart Lad to drive baker's cart.—Apply to C. Burton, Queen-street, or Parnell. W" ANTEITk"N(TVYN, toe Best Dinner in Auckland for Is.—Palace Dining Rooms, tAvo doors above Hemus and Hanna's.— J. Lee, Proprietor. WANTED, by a married couple, Man as cook, Wife as housemaid or general servant, a situation in tOAvn or country; hotel or restaurant preferred.—Apply at Newmarket Hotel. WANTED, by a respectable person a situation as Housekeeper.—"C.X.," at Mr. Jndkin's, Bootmaker, Hobson-street. WANTED, three good Tailoresses ; also, Improvers.—Apply J. Williams, Victoria-str«et. ANTED, a strong Girl, about 17, for house-work.—Mr Waters, Cook street, opposite Christians' Meeting-honse. WANTED, lor a country store, a Grocer, with a good general knowledge of Bookkeeping. Must write a Rood hand.— Apply from 9 to 10 o'clock to Mr. Page, at Messrs OAven and Graham's. W~ ANTED, Three Tailors ; must be general hands.—Enquire at the office of this paper. WANTED KNOWN.—Men's Hats Is., 25.. and 2s fid; many of them made by Hill and Fenton. Be in time. —W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, Corner of Hobson street. _____ ANTED to LET, a Room suitable for one or tAvo gentlemen, furnished or unfurnished, Avith Fireplace.—Apply at this office. "ANTED KNOWN, that J. C. Stovin Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Office: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. WANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goltiie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, HardAvood. Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, Sec. at tho lowest market price, at his Yards, Cua torn-house-street. WANTED, Old and New Roofs to coA-er. Duley's Patent Composition, warranted fire and waterproof. Guaranteed for five years. Price, 5s per square yard.—Apply J. T. Dnley, at Messrs. Kattern and Shepherd's Elliott-street, Auckland. "WTANTED KNOWN, that the under- Vt signed has just received, ex "Spirit of the DaAVii," direct from the Manufacturers, a splendid assortment of Clarke's very latest im proved Scissors and other patterns Horse Clippers.so simple in construction that the most inexperienced person can keep them in order and Avork them. Also, a small quantity of Clark's celebrated " Hoplemuroma," the best known remedy for Brittle or Shelly Feet, Crocked and Greasy Heels. Contraction and all nther Diseases of Horses' Hoofs, &c. Also, more of his celebrated Riding Saddles, Avith military open panels and extra-strong bar-plated trees, complete, Avith mounts, £3 17s. Gd. Clip ping Machines, from 15s, each.—W. S. JONES, Manufacturer and Importer of Saddlery and Harness, Queen-street. WANTED those, or the friends of those, who ha.A-e had thwr likenesses taken at McGarrigle's Photographic Gallery, Queen-st., to knoAV that they can obtain their portraits at the loav price of Gd each ; a grand display of the nboAO : also photos of the Thames, 3d each ; i pretty Kits for marketing, Is ; Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 6s; Wolfe's celebrated hand-sewn Prunella Boots, only 6s Gd ; Piano Music, only Gd; Piano Books Is; Ladies' Superior Cork Soles, Gd; Men's Bluchers, 3s to 8s; Rack Combs, id; Poll Combs, Gd; Ladies' Stockings,; 6d.—W. 11. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street, late Abbot's, Grocer. 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 in the Colonies. XTKTANTED the Public to Kiioav, L. H. f? GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea field View, and Avill sell off all his stock of Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will shoAV:—Pinus Insignus, 9s 13 do;:.; Cuprossus Macrooarpa, 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, Seafieid Vicav Nursery, oft'the Grafton Road. WANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS !! ! MUFFINS! MUFc'INS!—E. H. PERCY beprs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that ho has commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of kindly faA rours and orders. N.B.—Maybe had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of Rood Lads and Men wanted. WANTED to SELL (cheap), Large size Men's Side-spring Boots, Is pair; slightly damaged Women's Side-spring Boots. 5s pair ; Women's Leather Shoes, 3s 6d; Children's Leather Boots, from Is Gd to 6s 6d; Men'_s.strf}njg Boots._ 8& jisy'spJanti-saucers.'only 6d; Plates, 2Ad, 3d, Id, and 5d each ; 8-inch Plates, 3s Gd per dozen; 10-inch Plates, is 6d per dozen; White Chambers, Is 3d and Is 6d each ; Baßins, 3d, id, and 6d; Pudding Basins, Sd to Is 8d; Brown Teapots, from 2s; Small Tumblers. 2d each, Is f*d dozen ; Large Tumblers, Id each, 3s dozen; Salt Cellars, Id each, 3s dozen; Money Boxes, five for Is; Nest Eggs, 2d, four for 6d; Robley's Patent Aerated Flour, Is 3d per packet; Robler's Superior Prepared Meal for Porridge, Is Id per packet. -H. Watts. Pitt-street. FOUND, at Buckland's Sale Yards, a Black Greyhound Bitch. The owner can have the same by paying expenses to Harry Holbrook, at Watermen's House, Wharf. HERE SCHOTT has the honor to announce that a SERIES OF SIN FASHIONABLE & SELECT SUBSCRIPTION MATINEES ', will take place j AT HIS ROOMS, 30, SHORTLAND-STREET, i ON SATURDAY AFTERNOONS, \ Commencing at 2.30, and Ending at 1,30 o'clock. J Patrons : His Honor Judge Fenton, His Honor Judge I Gillies, the Rev. Mr. Bruce, DaA'id Hean, Esq., A. Clark, Ksq., and the gentry of Auckland and vicinity. ! Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of becoming I ; Subscribers are requested to forward their i ' names and address to Hcrr Schott, on or before Saturday. 21st instant, after Avhich date the ! subscription list Aviil be Closed. Subscription Tickets will be issued after the 35th. ; Tickets are transferrebie amongst members of j Families. Single Tickets, for the series of six, ' one guinea ; Family Tickets, do., do., do., three ! guineas. EXAMINE ™ LARGE STOCK : WATCHES ov j at ALEXANDER'S before purchasing.



FOR SALE, a Light Spring Cart, with cushions, lamps, &c.: also, a Horse and Harness.—Apply at United Service Hotel. _£?_> 4\ to £1000 LENT, on Building c?W,-W^T Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers. —C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. 'Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, the Leases of tAvo very Choice Allotments in Princes-street and Ab'red-street.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Queen-street. OUR PER CENT! £4 per cent!— I can sell Three Good Freehold Cottages, Avithin eight minutes walk of the Union Bank, for £390. I can take £90 deposit, and the balance in Aveekly payments of £1 till paid ott", interest to be charged at the end of each year at 1 per cent, on each year's balance. The houses are bringing in 255. weekly, and the rents could be increased. This is a chance seldom met Avith. I Avill sell one or the three- There is a good well.—F. G. EWINGTON, He use Agent, SI, Queen-street. mO BUYERS OF WHALE OIL. FOR SALE, about 5 tuns Whale Oil, in good American casks. For particulars apply to E. FOB I). Bay of Islands. Oftftp; NEWLY-BUILT House of Grooms' dW/Vvw. Verandah.and every convenience, Avith Allotment 33 x 99 : -only 20 minutes from Market-house.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. _i?Q_?7_-^BKY PRETTY VILLA %fO IIVu of 8 rooms, fitted with cooking range, grates, Avater laid on. and OA'ery conve nience for a family. £250 of purchase money can remain ac 8 per cent,—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. I*TQA —PRETTY COTTAGE, of four c^dLe/xy. rooms, Avith every comenlence, good Avell, &c.; allotment, 33x 107, fully planted Avith fruit trees, Sec— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Jonl~A —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 3&JL\fa from £10 each.-S. Vaile, House, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-ofilce. _£?6> PER ACRE.—Excellent Farm of 3W/V 270 acres, of realiy good soil; 10 acres in grass, and fenced; orchard, dwelling-house, outbuildings. &c. One and a half hours by rail, and drive from Auckland—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. TCTbE LEASED, for a term of tAventy one years, three allotments in the most central part of Parnell (adjoining Mr Burton's, Baker), haping each a frontage of 33 feet to Manukau Road and Rutland-street, by a depth of 100 feet —For particulars apply to Mr. Thos. Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel, Parnell. fflO TAILORS AND OTHERS. To be disposed of, an old established Tailor's business, doing a first-class trade. Carried on successfully by tho present proprietor for the last 18 years. Only reason for tbe disposal of the abo Are, leaving for Lngland. For particulars, apply to B. POULSON, Tailor, &c, Lainbton Quay, Wellington. ■Ith July, 1877. FOB, SALE, the Lease (nine years to run) of those desirable Premises in Wake field-street, corner of Abercrombie-street, con sisting of Shop, six DAvelling-rooms, and large Workshop.—H. Nyberg. FOR SALE (Ponsonby) eastern corner of St Mary's Road and' the sea, 72 x 100.— Apply to T. B. Hill, chemist, Victoria-street. TO~BE~ DISPOSED OF, the Lease and Goodwill of the Coal and FircAvood Yards at the i unction of Wakefield and Queen-streets, known as Kirby's Yards, the present proprietor Avishing to ieaA'e Auckland. A good opening for an enterprising man Avishing to start a Hay and Corn Store in connection Avith the aboA'e.— Apply to J. Lewis, at the Yards. m HE NEVADA H O~T E L. That Avell known and most centrally situated hostelry, the Nevada Hotel. Queen-street, is now to Let on Lease for a term of years ; also, other Town and Country Hotels; incoming easy. —For particulars apply to C. Williamson, Hotel Broker and Estate Agent, 3. Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage, in Nelson-street. Rent, Bs. per Aveek. —Apply to J. Cater, Cooa-strcet. TO LET, .?. desiraole o-roomed Cottage. Apply to F. W. Lally, Land Agent, Short land-street. TO LET, at Ponsonby, a four-roomed House, Large Garden, and Paddock of tAvo acres. Also, the use of two Coavs in milk.- T. Ussher, Stichbury's Buildincrs, Quee"-strong TO LET, House and Snap, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets.—Apply next door. TO LET, House of six rooms on Albert street, and one of four rooms, on Mill's Lane.—H. W. Heath. Bank Buildings. TO LET, a House and Shop, in Victo ria-street, tAvo doors from Chapel-street. Rent, 12s 6d.—F. G. Ewington. TO LET, a nine-roomed House, Park Road, beautiful Anew of harbour, good garden, avc-U planted with fruit trees; a most desirable residence.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, a comfortable 5-rooraed House, within a loav minutes' Avalk of the Union Bank.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, a three-roomed Cottage iv Parnell; rent Gs.—Apply to Mr Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. "fcTELSON-STREET.-—Commodious six JLI roomed House to Lot or for Sale, on very easy term?.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, for a term to be agreed upon, that Corner Allotment, fronting upon Queen and Grey-streets, and adioining the Army and Navy Hotel.—Apply to F. W. Lally, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, weekly, or on lease, for a term of two years.a eleven-roomed House, fitted up as a first-class Boarding House. Fur niture to be sold at a valuation.—L. Founder, Upper Queen-street. rjpO LET, in St. Georges-Bay Road, a JL neAV Villa Residence, with front and back verandah, four fire-places, well, and rain water, and other requisites.—Apply to R. Keals. nnO LET, a Cottage in Alten Road.— JL Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed DAvelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice A-olcanic land. Rent, 21s. per Aveek.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. O LET, "the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together Avith Ten Acre 3of 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 supplsr of water, suitable either for the IaAV, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply I>o W. Aitken. MR. TOLE, Solicitor, begs to announce that during his absence at the next Session of Parliament in Wellington, his Busi ness will be conducted by E. A. Mackechnie, Solicitor. July 12, 1877. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI DENT SOCIETY. j FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, Sea. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the neAV Life Offices recenily established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Proa-ident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Rea-ene exceeds .'. .. .. £470,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000.' The NeAV business for the year 1876 was 1559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring Avkh this office share the Avhole profits, and a bonus is declared eA'ery fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, . Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders. "VTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE II INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This purel- Local Company Insures against FIRE and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement q? Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch



MOANATAIRI COLD MINING COMP AN V (REGISTERED). The Registers aa-HI be Closed from noon of Friday till noon on Thursday, the 19th, AA-hen a DIVIDEND of Fi\*e Shillings per Share will be Payable at the Company's Office. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, July 9,1577. WE, the Undersigned, consider that it is desirable to form an Association, to be called the AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, the Annual Membership to be Three Guineas, and, when sufficient Subscribers baA-e been re ceived, a Meeting be called to go into the details of the Association. It is also desirable that those Avho wish to become Members pay their Subscription on or before the Ist August, at the office of Mr. Alfred Buckland :— Thomas Morrin John Abbot Samuel Morrin J. C. Firth A. Buckland B. Tonks and Co. W. McLaugklan John Cosgrave J. S. Buckland J. _\I. Clark Wilsons and Horton XV. J. Hurst Maclean and Co. James Wallace T. Russell John Smith A. Mini- Juur. G. Maclean Joseph May Thomas Paton J. Dihvorth J. Bainbridge Robert Hall Seymour T. George Joseph Banks J. B. Hay Owen Cm-ran McGee W. F. Buckland Henry Brett R. Baird R. Wynyard Hesketh and Richmond J. Howard Whitaker and Russell James Wiseman J. E. Pounds, Manager M. Jones & Co. Union Bank of Aus- D. B. Cruickshank tralia Russell & DeA-ore A. Boardman (Manager Win. Innes Taylor South British Insur- W. H. Kissling. Company Schwartz Kissling G. P. Pierce (Manager John Fisher New Zealand Insur- Wilbam Atkin ance Company J. Logan Campbell Wm. McArthur & Co. E. Porter & Co. John S. Graham John Sheehan OAven Humphrey ONSONBY AND OR DEDW TOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Polling to elect Five out of the folloAving per sons, duly nominated, to fill the Office of Trustees of the above Highway District, takes place at the Ponsonby Hall, on FRIDAY, the 20th July instant, betAveen the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. :— Edmiston, James Field, John Henry Hughes. Stephen EdAvard jun. Jones, George William Masefield, Thomas Taylor Stodart, James Thorn c, William Tole, Joseph Augustus The folloAving give notice of having retired from the election :— Banbury, John Rees, William Joseph WM. McKINSTRY. Returning Officer. Ponsonby, July 18,1877. . DEMU ER A RO A D DISTRICT X\j BOARD. Notice is hereby giA*en that the Annual Meet ing of the aboA re District Avill be held in Mount Hobson School-room on THURSDAY, the 19th day of July. 1577, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of electing Trustees, Auditors, and Fence-viewers for the ensuing year. JAMES WRIGLEY,Z_. Chairman. TNTERPROVINCIAL FOOTBALL JL MATCH. A Meeting of the Football Clubs will be held at the Thames Hotel, on FRIDAY EVENING, at 7.30.. to make arrangements for the forth coming match, Auckland v. Dunedin. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the Prince of Wales Lodge. No. 1,338, E.C., Avill be held TO-MORROW EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock, at the Lodge-room, Star Hotel, Albert street. Visitors are invited.—By order of the W.M._ | A TTENTI O N .'—AUCKLAND $F\. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. "■ The Battery and Band will assemble at the Drill-shed on THURSDAY, the 19th instant, at 7.30 p.m., for Monthly Inspection. Uniform : Full Dress, Avith arms and accoutre ments. A full attendance is requested. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. *j A TTENTION.—NO. 3. COMPANY B-F±- AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. *l Monthly Inspection on THURSDAY next. 19th instant, at 7.30 p.m. A full attendance of members is requested. ARTHUR 3IORROW, Captain Commanding. Auckland, July 18, 1577. 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 maker. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Creditors of the said Ralph Stephenson Smith Avill be held in my office, in the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on Tuesday, the 21th day of July instant, at 11.30 o'clock in the fore noon, to receive my report, and to pa.3S a resolution that tbe said Ralph Stephenson Smith be forthwith discharged. Dated this 18th day of July, 1877. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Creditors' Trustee. E. T. Dufaur, Wyndham Chambers, Solicitor the said R. S. Smith. TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. PROVLN CIAL DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876,* and of the Bankruptcy of Thomas Lonergan, of Queen-street, in the City of Auckland, in the ProAdncial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Tailor, a Debtor. This is to notify that Thomas Lonergan, of Queen-street, in the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland aforesaid. Tailor, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet bis engagements -with his Cre ditors. The Jfirst meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland aforesaid, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the fore noon, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of July, 1877. Dated this ISth day of July, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. C. E. Madden, Wyndham Chambers, Auckland, Solicitor for Debtor. |i^ JLnii SUPREME COURT ©F NEW JL ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876;" and of the Bankruntcy of William James Yandie, of Queen street, Auckland, Taxidermist. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Creditors of the said William James Yandle Avill be held in my office, in the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on Tuesday, the 21th day of July instant, at 12 o'clock noon, to receiA re my report, and to pass a resolution- that the said William James Yandle be forthAvith dis charged. Dated this ISth day of July, 1877. THOS. MACFFARLANE, __ Creditors' Trustee. E. T. Dufaur, Wyndham Chambers, SoUoitor for the said W. J. Yandle. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " Tiie Debtors and Creditors Act 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of William Smith, of the Newton Road; Auckland, For warding Agent. Notice is hereby giVen that a General Meeting of the Creditors of the said William Smith will be held in my office, in the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on Tuesday, tho 21th day of July instant, at 12 o'clock noon, to receive my report, and to 7ms3 a resolution that the said William Smith be forthAvith discharged. Dated this ISth day of July, 1877. THOS. MACFFARLANE, _ _ _ Creditors' Trustee. E. T. Duf.-.uh, Wyndham Chambers, Solicitor for the s_._d William Smith.



O T I C E. Tenders are hereby invited for sundry repairs to the s.s. 'Go-Ahead.' Specifications are hoav ready, and maybe seen at the A.S.P. Company's Office, where every information may be obtained from the Manager. The vessel is uoav on Sims and Brown's Slip at the North Shore, where she may be inspected by intending contractors, lenders to be sent in, addressed to the Directors ?Jvts??vt^S- X: G °-> not later than 12 noon of WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, W. DODDER, Manager A.S.P. Company. 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 September Ist, 1877, addressed to the Directors A.S.P. Com pany. EA-ery information will bo given by the Manager on application. Tenders Aviii be received for the Steamers as one lot or separately. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Engineer A.S.P. Co. TENDERS Avill be received by the under signed on or before the 2Sth instant, at 11 o'clock a.m., for the erection of a Hotel at Helensville, Kaipara; labour only. Plans and specification to be seen at Mr. John Lamb's, No. 1, Queen-street, where tenders are to be left. — Daniel Stewart, Thos. RaAVSon ENDER for Wire Fencing-, to erect a mile and a-half; posts on the ground.— Apply to Tonks Se Co. at 12 o'clock on Friday. m O CONTRACTORS Tenders are invited for the Extension of the Tauranga Town Wharf. Plans and specifica tions may be seen at Mr. rJ. C- Jordan's office, Tauranga, and at Mr. H. 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 ToAvn Wharf," by noon on the 30th July. Telegraphic Tenders received by R. C. Jordon, Tauranga, until noon 30th July, if Avritten ten ders are deposited with H. R. George, Auck land, at the same time. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. C. JORDAN. rTTO ART STUDENTS. MR. ALFRED SHARPE will shortly haA^e Vacancies for tAvo Pupils in his Saturday Afternoon Class, at his private residence, Carlton Gore Road. Penley's method of instruction has been adopted, and the extraordinary progress made by Mr. Sharpe's pupils is a proof of its suitabi lity. For terms, &c. apply to Messrs. Phillipps and Son, Queen-street, Avhere specimens of the class of drawing, copies furnished to his pupils by Mr. Sharpe, may be seen. /^IIEAT — OF — WINTER STOCK. tar 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, During Avhich the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-knoAvn quality of Goods kept this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best of E\"erything at and Under Wholesale Prices!!! The STOCK "consist1" of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDSJB CLQTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &C. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!!! A TINABURY& riO, t 201 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. Musicn Musicm REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF SHEET MUSIC! J. BROWN & SON, Shortlandstreet. For the future SHEET MUSIC published at Is. will be sold at 3s„ and that at 3s. will be sold at 2s. 6d. No Music will be Booked, and any Accounts must be paid before the 27th instant to ReceiA'e the Benefit of the Reduction. J . .DROWN & !_>ON will be open on SATURDAY till 9 p.m. till further notice. IF this should meet the eye of „ie " Doctor," or any other man, he is requested to buy the f olloAvioig bargains:—A strong hand some travelling bag, or satchel, for 45.; a pair of superior spectacles for Is.; an organ-concer tina for 65.; a lady's AA'eddinghat forSs.: Wolfe's hand-seAvn prunella' boots, 6s. 6d._; views of the Thames, 3d..- portraits of themselves, or their friends, 6d.,- lollies, lOd.; or a small tooth comb for id. No credit given, except to the " Doctor," tooth combs excepted. Recollect! I have re moved to Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street, late Abbott, grocer.—W. H. Dampier. I. ALEXANDER. WATCHES &r WATCHES. "®a WATCHES Tf A TGHPES r" w°id and SiR rer. WA TUHFS Ladies' and Gents'. WATCHES English Levers and Genevas. WATCHES Byßotherham,*L(mdon.i WATCHES By T. Russell & Son, London. WA TCHES By the American Watch Co. WATCHES By Waltham Watch Company. WATCHES Machine-made, by T. Russell ————— a _ ( i Son, London, £5, WA TCHES Guaranteed for 2 years. WATCHES In silver, from £3 to £20. WATCHES ia Gold, from £310s. to £-60. WATCHES By the Best English and Con " ' tinental Makers, especially for Xaido? Alesander, JEWELLER BY APPOINTMENT _.0 HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. [Established 1865.] friday7toly~_o_ timber ! timber ! timber ! L. W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the Timber Yards of C. A. Harris, Breakwater Road, on Friday, 20th July, at 2 o'clock, 10,000 feet Kauri Boards and Scantling. 9x 1, i)s|, «J_li, 3x2, ix 2, 4x3,6x2, 6xl. In lota to suit purchasers.