POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Messrs. J. M. Dargaville, and J. Cosgrave, J.P.s)

IXEBRIATES. —Two persons were charged •vvfth drunkenness, and subjected to the usual penalty. A Noisy 'Busman. —Henry Schumacker was again brought up on a charge of mis conducting himself in the public street on the 30th ult.—Prisoner had only just re turned from his country quarters, and was slightly elated on his success.—Fined 10s, or 48 hours.

The Irrepressible Barber.— John Thakaberry, hairdresser, was in a helpless state in West Queen-street last evening.— The unfortunate man expressed regret at the position in which he was placed.—This being his third offence, the barber was ordered to prison J for seven days, with hard labour.

Deserting his Ship.—Robert Lymm was charged vrith deserting from the ship Cerastes on the 3rd ult. —Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sorry. He was willing to go back —The Captain said he was afraid Lvmni would again desert, and would rather he was kept iv custody.—Fourteen days imprisonment. Neglectful Parents—Matthew Car roll was charged with neglecting to assist in supporting his children in the Industrial Home. Defendant paid 10s.—Elizabeth Nelson, on a similar charge, paid 20s ; and Susan Wetherell 10s.—The three cases were adjourned for a month. A Waif. —Albert Gore Ward was charged with a breach of Training School Act, with being destitute, and without the means of a livelihood. - The particulars were stated, and the boy, who was thirteen, was re-committed for two years.

ERROR. OE Judgment.—An elderly lady named Mary Nolan, was charged with the larceny of 1 sheet, table-cover, stockings, and other articles, value ss, the property of Martha Bowden.—The prisoner pleaded guilty.—Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisoner resided at the North Shore, and was in the habit occasionally of getting across to Auckland, when she iuvaiiably got drunk, and while in that state she took the things. He would ask the Bench res pectfully to withdraw the charge, at Ihe same time giving the old lady a caution. — Discharged accordingly.

A Runaway Apprentice. — Ephron Davis was charged with a breach of the Master and Apprentice Act, by absenting himself without leave on the 17th August, from the service of Messrs Garrett, boot and shoe manufacturers.—Mr Cooper ap peared for Messrs Garrett Bros., and Mr Tyler for defeudan t.—William Garretfc, of the firm of Garrett Bros., deposed that the lad was an indentured apprentice, receiving 4s a week. On the 17th inst. the lad was paid as usual, but did not return to his work on the Monday morning.—Edward Garrett stated that the boy was found talking with other apprentices which conduct hindered them in their work. He spoke to him, and then chastised him.—James Baker, fore man, deposed to seeing Mr Garrettstrikethe boy, but not hard. He had spoken to the boy, and considered that he deserved a stripe.— Mr Tyler argued that the offence was not proved against the lad.—Mr Coopei\argued that an offence had been disclosed under the 16th and 17th sees. The information was good, defendant absented himself from his employment and did not return to it.—The Bench thought it was unnecessary to go at any length into the case, as Messrs Garrett had not completed the informatioa suffi ciently to punish the boy, and although, under the circumstances, the Bench sympa thised with Messrs Garrett, the information had failed in a conviction.—Mr Tyler said he had not touched upon the merits of the case, or he could shew by evidence that the boy was unmercifully beaten, and had good cause for absenting himself.—The Bench were not desirous of going into the case, and dismissed it with costs.

This was all the business.

DOMAIN BOARD.

THE Domain Board met this morning. Present: Messrs F. D. Fenton (iv the chair), G. P. Pierce, F. G. Clayton, Warnock, J. W. Melton, J. Warren, J. B. Russell. G. M. Mitford, and W. Thorne. REPAIRS. —Mr Elwin B. Dickson wrote referring to the necessity of repairs, &c, in the Domain.—Letter referred to the com mittee in charge of roads. Parnell Entrance. —Mr Mitford reported that the work of making the entrance to the Domain from Parnell is pro gressing satisfactorily, two men being employed. Gates had been ordered, and the work would cost about £SO.

Pathways.—Letter from the Acclimati sation Society, offering to pay one-half the cost, if the Board would make a certain pathway in the Domain.—On the motion of Mr Clayton, the matter was referred to the Roads Committee to report on. Roads Committee.—On the motion of Mr. Thorne, Messrs. Mitford, Clayton, and Russell, were appointed a Roads Com mittee.

COMPENSATION.—Letter from Mr Bur gess, stating that the former lessee of the Domain gardens was indebted to him to the amount of £50 or £60, and asking com pensation from the Board. The Board de cided that they had nothing to do with the matter, and the letter was received. RANGER.—The Secretary stated tuat he had received 51 verbal and 14 written appli cations for the position of Ranger.—On the motion of Mr Clayton, the Chairman, and Messrs Russell, Mitford, and Melton, were appointed to go over the names and testi monials, and report at an adjourned meet ing to beld at 2 p./n. on Friday next. Mb Aickin.—Mr Russell reported that he had applied to the City Council for the services of Mr Aickin, for two days, and had been informed that paymeut would be required.—Mr Thorne characterised the conduct of the City Council as mean, and said his services Avere required for the good of the residents of the city.—lt was decided not to pn.y for Mr Aickin's services. Removal of Water Pipes.—Letters from the City Council announcing its inten tion to remove water pipes from the Donmin. On the motion of Mr Clayton, the matter was referred to the solicitor of the Board, for his opinion. Cutting Down Trees. —Letter from Mr Goldie, stating that as the deputy of Mr Chalmers he had been ordered to cut down all native trees and supply their places with others. If he had committed wrong, it was unintentional. Letter received. Sheep on Cricket Ground.—Mr Clay ton inquired how it was that sheep were running about on the Cricket Ground, and spoiling the trees.—Mr Mitford said all the „ young native trees had been nibbled by * sheep, and shoots broken off. —It was decided on the motion of Mr Mit ford that instructions be, given to the lessees of the ground, that no sheep be allowed into the cricket ground without the permission of the Board. The meeting then adjourned until Friday afternoon.

NEWTON BOROUGH ENQUIRY. This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., and D. A. xole,

Esq., Chief Commissioner of Waste Lands). CHERRY AND OTHEBS V. DDKS (the Newton Petition Case). This case, in which defendant was charged ■with tampering with a petition, f orwardedto "Wellington in favour of constituting, the dibtriet •of Newton into a Borough, was again resumed. Mr J. B. Rus3eU appeared fpr tna defendant. Joseph Warren, grocer, of Newton, deposed to •certain facts in relation to the petition ana tna boundaries of the district. The petition which Dr. SPurchas referred to was a fair copy ottne original drawn up for the purpose of sending to WellisKton. Mr ■ftuasell said the apparent discrepancies had been explained all through, and the mere statements respecting acreage was not ofbo atuch importance, as the boundaries were correct. : '••'-«•' .it. His Worship said the number of acres in the two petitions naturally differed. Mr Russell argued that the reception or re jection of the petition did not depend upon the estimated number of acres. ■ +•_„.».» His Worship said there were lauds mentioned ■which were in the districts of Point Cheval.ier and Mount Albert, amounting to 400 a ores, which appeared on theplan as though intended to come •within the proposed borough. , Mr Russell recommended that they .op ex- Ptmged, so aa to include only the four di^Ticts- Eden, Aroh Hill, Karangahape, and Ne^wn in the Borough. . L „,. ~v Mr Warren : He knew the limits of the ais-

tricts at the time of signing. He put in the ad vertisements, or rather wrote them out lor publication. Knew the boundaries in connection with thel second petition were much larger. Kxa«uy the same terms were used in the two seta of advertisements, althoußh in the first instance 500 acres, and in the second, 1,100 acres, both being termed the suburbs of Newton. His Worship asked how it was that in bo short a time the suburb grew from 500 to 1.400 acres f Mr Warren replied that it was simply given as a name. He was not in a nosition himself to give a definite answer. Dr Purchaß stated that the plan was perfectly correct. His Worship said he was not satisfied. Mr "Warren said he really could not explain the difference. He only took a part in the matter. His Worship said it should have been stated distinctly in both instances for the knowledge of the public. Mr Russell said it was a repetition of the old maxim, " Too many cooks, etc." His Worship said it was neceasary these things should be made clear, as the Act required that the boundaries and acreage of the districts of any intended borough should bo stated. He believed also that the petition should be adver tise^. The petition, therefore, should have been publicly notified before presentation. Mr RußSell contended that this was not a ques tion upon which the Court would have to report upon, and whether or not the petition was ad vertised at a certain time, and sent on a stated day ; was beyond the'province of the commis sion. He was prepared to show that these things wore done. The Court asked if any person present would like to give a»y further evidence ? if so, he might come forward. Mr Cherry said there was one other name on the petition, that of Tudehope. He would not dispute the signature, but Mr Tudehope had left the district a long time. Mr Barnes said he was prepared to rebut Mr Cherry's statement upon oath. Mr Tudehope had been a tenant of his in Newton, and it was only a month since ho left.

Mr Russell asked if he should address the Court Tn defence.

His Worship said it was unnecessary. The Commission of Inquiry then closed,

PARLIAMENTARY.

FROM 0 UR SPECIAL REPORTER.

(BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE).

WELLINGTON, this day.

CHANGE OF GOVERNOR

A rumour has appeared in several journals in the colony, to the effect that His Excel lency the Governor is about to be removed to New South Wales, to' take the place of Sir Hercules Robinson. The "Post" is authorised to state that the report is with out foundation. No intimation of any such intention on the part of the Home authorities having reached His Excellency. MAJOR ATKINSON'S ILLNESS.

Major Atkinson's illness prevented him from attending Parliament on Friday night, and the " Times" attempted to make out that the Government was guilty of dis courtesy in not postponing the debate on the Land Tax Bill because of his illness. The " Post" states that had Major Atkinson or any of his friends asked even orally that the debate should be postponed on account of the absence of the leader of the Opposi tion, the thing would have been done. The true facts'are these : Mr McLeau spoke to the Colonial Treasurer, and said that Major Atkinson was ill and would not be able to attend the House. Mr Ballance said if Major Atkinson would askt he Govern ment to postpone the debate either himself or through his friends it would be delayed. Mr , McLean did not ask for this, but said he would see Major Atkinson, and speak to Mr Ballance again. This he did, stating that Major Atkinson would not make any such request, as he was no longer leader of the Opposition, that, in fact there was no Opposition, and he did not wishit to under stood that he spoke in the name of any party or section of the House.

THE LAND TAX.—AN APPEAL TO

THE COUNTY THREATENED

The " New Zealander" to-day says: Land owners are working every possible excuse to defeat the laud tax. It argues in favour of imposing a tax all round, contending that the assumption that in' any readjust ment of taxtion all classes start equal, is erroneous, the tax at the present moment bearing no burdens, while the contributions of the people of the colony, as a whole, to the consolidated fund being year by year appropriated for local distribution to add to the value of landed property. The article concluded by stating that a majority of the House are favourable to the financial pro posals of the Government, but if they were not an appeal to the people would prove beyond all doubt that the electors adhere to the first Ministry which for many years has endeavoured honesty to equalise taxation, at present for good Government. Wc_ see no reason why the Government, if it finds itselt defeated in its action, should decline to make that appeal. MAJOR ATKINSON. ™

Major Atkinson has beep in bad health for some days past, but is expected, to attend the House to-night to deliver an important speech on the financial pro posals of the Government. RAILWAY WORKSHOPS.

Mr Swan&on will to-day ask the Govern ment to lay on the table a return of the cost of railway workshops at Auckland, the cost of plant, list of materials on hand etc. Also a return of the number of men employed, the kind of work, rate paid and other infor mation. Twenty-one bill 3 are set down for second readings or committal. NAVAL VOLUNTEER DEPUTATION.

Mr Swanson was present at a deputation to-day from the Naval Volunteers of Auck land asking sixty acres and a medal, of which hey were deprived through an error, their captain not sending in the leturn.

MR WAKEFIELD IN OPPOSITION. |

It is stated that Mr Wakefield win attack the Government finance and taxation tc day, and will probably conclude with moving an amendment that all subsidies whatever be withdrawn, and full powers given to local bodies to impose direct taxa tion to meet the requirements of their respective districts. Sir George Grey's health is much im proved of late.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

ONEHUNGA. this day.

■ NOMINATION OF COUNCILORS. Messrs Blakey, Cullen, J. D. Jackson, Kemp, Mclntyreand Vause have been no minated as councillors. It is hard to say who will head the poll.

raregft COROMANDEL, this day. Bright*! Smile.—Some good specimens came from this mine on Saturday. The tramway is likely to be repaired by the County] Council, when crushings from several claims will take place. MONTHLY RETURNS OF GOLD. Corby, 7920z5. 9dwts. ; Beach, 64ozs. ; Jupiter, 22ozs. ; Tokatea tribute, 27ozs. ; Elizabeth, 140z5.; New Track, 15ozs. ; Bismarck, 160z5.; Pride of Toketea tribute, 410z3. ; Tringham's, 150z5.; Sundries, sozs. At a meeting of the Coromandel Steam Boat Company on Saturday the deed of association and articles were passed. Great numbers signed and took shares m the Com pany It is intended to build a boat.

RUSSELL, this day. Arrival—Alaska, Captain Fisher, with 250 barrels since leaving here two months a<*o. She reports speaking the whalers Gazelle, California, and Triton, which vessels had taken nothing since leaving here. The third officer of the barque Triton dropped dead on deck at Vauvau. Sailed—Julia Price.

ALEXANDRA, Saturday. THE DISMISSAL OF MAJOR MATE. At a meeting of residents a petition was adopted, asking the Government to retain the services of Major Mair, Resident Magis trate, on the ground that during the many years he has acted as Resident Magistrate of the district he has given universal satis faction by the impartiality of Ins judgment and uprightness of his conduct, and as Native Commissioner, he has done great service to the country, for under Jus bene

£Wal influence drunkenness and the thiev ing propensities, so common amongst the natives, have nearly disappeared, and a good feeling has been effected. There has been a feeling of security amongst the settlers, and a freedom from panics, very, common before.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

this day. Mr Hoskins drew a crowded house on Saturday night in " Formosa." The customs revenue received at this port for the month ending Saturday amounted to £20,900 Is 2d, the largest sum ever collected in any one month in the port. For the corresponding month last year it only reached £17,958 Us lOd.

PER PRESS AGENCY.)

LYTTELTON, this day. ENGLISH ARRIVAL,-A HEAVY SEA Arrived : Pallala and Lutterworth, from London. The Pallala is a handsome new iron barque, and consigned to the New Zealand Shipping Company. The Lutter worth is chartered by Shaw, Saville and Co. She brings 180 passengers and a full cargo. She left Gravesend on May 15. Had heavy weather running down her easting. On August 18, during a heavy S.W. gale, the sea broke-aboard, smashed the wheel and binnacle, broke the second officer's leg, carried away one of the boats, and did other damage. When the vessel was coming to land, the ship being hove-to, the upper main-topsail yard was earned away, and two topsails, mainsail, foresail, main-topmast, and staysail were split to ribbons. The barque had to lay-to for 16 hours to lepair damages. Cleared : Barque Golumbus, chartered by the N.Z. Shipping Company for London, with a cargo of wool, wheat, tallow, meats, and gold, value £47,500.

DUNEDIN, this day.

It is expected that the Southern railway from Dunedin to luvercargill may be com pleted within six weeks from the present time.

WRESTLING MATCH.

Robert Dagga, the well-known Otago wrestler, has accepted a challenge of Thomas, of Victoria, to wrestle for the championship of the colonies. The match will probably take place at Duuedin in November.

Several deputations are prepared to wait upon the Minister of Public Works should he visit Dunedin during the week.

SLY GROG,

Duncan Cameron was this morning com mitted for trial for having sworn falsely in a sly grog selling case recently heard in the Police Court.

NELSON, this day. Arrived : Helen Denny, from London.

ROMANTIC LOVE STORY.

A romantic love incident was brought to cruel climax last week, a young girl having been brought over from Sydney by promise of marriage, and shamefully deserted under mean and contemptible circumstances, which we shall presently relate. Adam Iscariot and Rachael left Sydney about six months ago for Auckland, intending to manj and settle down to housekeeping at the latter place. On arriving here they found that it required more money to make a decent matrimonial start than they could jointly subscribe. It was accordingly deemed expedient that Rachael should seek a situation, and the two earn and save up their money in order to hasten the desired consummation of their wishes, and yet do thethingiuarespectable manner.

THE MATRIMONIAL FUND,

She obtained a situation at 12 shillings per week, and gave him the money to bank. Every Saturday night with womanly devotedness and trnst did ehe hand him tlie 12 shillings, in order that he might bank the same, aad thus provide a fund for the proposed matrimonial alliance. Last week she did not hear his dear familiar voice. Neither did she see his hand outstretched to take the "twelve bob" when she went to the trysting place to give it him. Her anxiety tor her dear Adam's health was rudely dispelled by hearing that he had left Auckland. With a pang at heart Rachael sat down and wept awhile. On recoveriug her composure she proceeded to inquire into the nature of his departure, and found her worst fears realisad.

ADAM HAD ELOPED WITH THE 12s A-WEEK

AND ANOTHER GIRL.

Alas! alas! there was too much of the old Adam in Adam's nature, and he had played her false, worse than false, for he had robbed her of her wages. He had betrayed the confidence o£ a sincere and loving heart. Had brought her over from Sydney to sub ject her to a base and heartless desertion, and had been consistent only in one thing, and that was in taking the "bawbees," every shilling of which he ought to be made swallow red hot, and have the story of his meanness branded upon his perfidious person. A lady sympathiser states as some consolation to the heartbroken girl he left behind, that the one he has taken with him, is not half so good looking as Rachael.

STORM AT TIMARU.

WRECKS AND LOSS OF LIFE,

LPER PRESS AGENCY.]

TIMARU, Sunday. A SAD catastrophe happened here this morning. The sea was breaking *in-shore in terrific waves,, when about 10.30 a.m. the barque Melrose, loaded with 250 tons of coal for the • Union Company, parted her anchors and came ashore soon after near Splashy Point, and broke up within 10 minutes after touching land. The crew had a narrow escape for their lives, from the timber floating amongst them in the sea whilst drifting towards the beach. Coming close to the ketch Palraerston, some Qf the crew of that vessel jumped overboard. A rope was thrown from the barque, and all succeeded in escaping except one. The drowned body is not yet recovered. Prompt assistance was given by the rocket brigade to the crew of the barque Melrose, but, break ing up so soon, the rocket apparatus was of no iise. Judge Ward went into the surf, and through strenuous exertions saved one of the crew. Captain Kenny was brought oshore almost lifeless, being dreadfully bruised by floating timber. Scarcely a vestige of the vessel is to be seeu. About an hour after the ketch Fanny parted her cable,-and came ashore. The crew landed without difficulty, being close in shore. At half-past two the brigantine Lapwing parted her cable, and came ashore close to the rail way viaduct in Caroline Bay. The crew also were safely landed. The brigantine was a fine vessel. The sad sceDes were witnessed by thousands of persons on the cliffs.

THE LATEST.

The Hietok G-limpse Smasliad.

SUBSCRIPTION FOR SUFFERERS,

This day.

Shortly after five Ja3t evening the ketch Glimpse," which had been gradually drifting towards the shore at Candlelight Bay, touched the beach about 300 or 400 yards off the brigantine Lapwing, rollers breaking over her and frightfully smashing her fore mast. She had been- taking in eight hundred cases of preserved meat for Port Chalmers. Most probably all the cargo will be saved. The ketch Palraerston is still weathering it out, but erifted during the night. One body was washed ashore. A subscription is to be raised and an enter tainment given on behalf of the distressed

seamen. , : ■_- ■ _ _ . The Melrose was insured in the Union Company, but two thirds of the risk was re-insured, so that the Company's losses will not exceed £50.

PRIDE OF TOKATEA G.M.C.

THE half-yearly meeting of the above Company was-to have been held to-day, but it lapsed forwani; of a quorum. The Directors' report shewed that during the half year tne claim has been worked entirely on tribute, which yielded gold to the value of £278 ss, netting to the Com pany £35 10s.. Further returns received to-day,from.work also carried out this half year show a further sum of £113 9s lOd, which added to the former amount gives a total of £391 14s lOd, as the gross yield for the period. If this sum had been obtained by daily labour on the company's account, it would have given employment to four men, and paid all running expenses for the 26 week 5).

The statement^ of receipts and expendi ture showed : Receipts—Amount from calls, £268 7s 6d; proceeds of tributes, £35 Is lOd; balance overdraft at Bank of New Zealand, £208 3s 8d; total, £511' 13s. Expenditure —General expenses, £261 4s 9d j overdraft from last half-year, £250 8s 3d j total, £511 13s. a The assets and liabilities' account showed—Assets from calls, £456 ss. Liabili ties—Overdraft at Bank of New Zealand, £208 3s 8d; balance, £248 Is 4d; total, £456 ss.

BOROUGH OF PARNELL.

NOMINATION OF COUNCILLORS,

The nomination of councillors for the Parnell Borough Council, to fill the vacancies caused by the retirement of Messrs Cole man, Robinson, and Wood, took place to day, "when the following .were nominated : —Messrs William Coleman, John William Robinson, Caleb Wood, J. M. Dargaville, J. B. Strange, Thomas Warner, and M. L. Leers. The election will take place on tho 12th insi „

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

The ordinary meeting of this society was held this afternoon in the large room of the Auckland Institute. Present —Messrs Bar stow (in the chair), Hughes, Hill, Pond, Morrin, and Macffarlane. Minutes.—The minutes of the last meet ing were read and confirmed. Financial Statement.—This statement showed : Income during year, £407 12s 4d ; expenditure, £53 19s lOd ; leaving a balance of £353 12s 6d.

Report OF Fish.—The secretary re ported that the society possessed 2000 healthy trout and other fish in the fish house, which would be ready in a fortnight for distribution. Mr Barstow suggested that the Onehunga springs and Waiuku Lake would be excellent waters for the trout. Mr Morrin suggested that some should be apportioned to the 'IVkapuna Lake. Mr Hughes proposed and Mr Hill seconded, that the matter of distribution be left 10 the chairman and Mr Pond.— Mr Barstow said although an old fisherman he feared he should not be able to devote the necessary tiiao lv it. TLc motion was finally carried. Liberation of Geese. —The secretary reported that the geese sent by Mr Russell were turned out at Matamata last week, which was all he could report of them at present. Small Rirds.—A letter was read from the Domain Board enclosing a resolution to the ellecfc that the Society should take steps towards removing the small birds in their gardens without specifying any par ticular kind. —The Chairman considered that the Board shonld specify the kind of small birds which they considej should be removed. A motion to that effect was moved by Mr Morrin, seconded by Mr MacfFarlane, and carried. Garden Report.—Mr Macffarlane read a brief report of the gardens, stating that the committee had recently visited the gar dens, and found the paths and many of the buildiugs in a delapidated state, and would recommend that two additional labourers be employed to get the gardens and paths into better order, that a new entrance be made on the offside of the gardens, a new hydrau lic ram, to be placed in the reservoir, and the introduction of new, healthy apple and other trees, concluding with a number of suggestions. Mr Hughes complained of the conduct of the 2 curator, _in allowing the gardens to get into their j miserable, state without giving any intimation of the same to the secretary.— Mr Morrin said the cost of the hydrantic ram, capable of throwing two gallons of water per minute, would be £17. —Mr Pond spoke at some length on the sad con dition of the garden, and he would be glad to second any motion which would tend to better management.—Mr Hughes said the report, no doubt, was mildly drawn, and if the curation was incapable of attending to his work properly, a person should be got who would do hie work heartily. He would move, "That the curator's services be dispensed with." —Mr Pond seconded, and it was carrried.—On the motion of Mr Morrin it was resolved, " That Messrs Macffarlane, Pond, and Hill be appointed a sub-committee to carry out the resolution with power to act. Accounts.— The monthly accounts were passed.

CONGRATULATIONS TO EARLS BEACONSFIELD AND SALISBURY.

A meeting, convened upon requisition to the Mayor, was held this afternoon in the Mechanic's Institute at four o'clock, " for the purpose of deciding as to the propriety of forwarding by telegram congratulations to Earls Beaconsheld and Salisbury on their success at the late Congress. His Worship the Mayor (Mr H. Brett) presided. There were about 20 gentlemen present when the meeting commenced, but this was after wards increased to 35.

The Chairman, in opening the proceed ings, said : I understand that during my absence a desire was expressed that a meet ing of this kind should be called. When in Wellington I brought the subject before the Municipal Conference, but the majority of the delegates thought it more a matter for the Colonial Parliament than for small municipal bodies. It is now rather late to take action, and it appears to me a pity that a.ny movement of the kind should have been delayed until my return ; but as the requisitionists think some address of the kind should still be sent from the citizens of Auckland, I have convened the meeting. Before calling for any motion which may have been prepared, I have to read the fol lowing letter, which has been forwarded with a request that it shall be submitted to the meeting :—To His Worship the Mayor: gi rj __In your position as the Chairman of the public meeting to be held this afternoon will you please to enter my protest against a congratulatory address being sent to Earl Beaconsfield. When so many x>i our citi zens hold views directly opposed to such an address, anything like unanimity is out. of the question. Regretting my inability to attend the meeting, I beg to remain,—Yours very truly, JOSEPH NEWMAN, Mr George Staines was first speaker, and moved—"That this meeting adjourn till Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.* Mr B. Tonks then moved the following resolution : "That the-citizens of Auckland deem it right, as British subjects, to cou gratulate Earls Beaconsfield and Salisbury on having carried to a successful issue the proceeding of the late Conference. And that His Worship the Mayor be requested transmit the same," The motion was seconded by Mr E. Isaacs. / Mr Peacock moved as an amendment— " That while this meeting concurs, in the desirability of sending a congratulatory, address, considers that the time has gone past for doing so." ; Mr Staines seconded pro, forma, at the same time advising everyone to vote against it. - ■ : Mr E. Carr proceeded to addresa the meeting. The meeting was proceeding when our reporter left.

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!YV now reduce my Cartt-s-de-Visito of the principal characters of the world, ' my own eraeptefl," from 8s to 4s a dozen, and my word I ha?e a lotot other fresh bargains. Particulars Boonl-W. H. Dampier. Viccoria-street, corner of Hobßon-street. gi^» . . . hn O B R I C X M A X E±t S ■Wanted six Men to temper., off-Sear, ana crowd; constant work in a ma^nayaxd; none but good hands need appIy.—WILLIAM BERRY) Lampton Quay. Wellington. WANTED, a General Servant; must ha to good references; no children.— Apply to Mrs G. A. Macgrave, between 10 and S, at St. Stephen's Koad, bacK of Mr Schwartz Kissling's; Houae, Parnell. T&TANTED, astiongGirl.—Mis. Waters, VY Pitt-street. . ANTED, a good General Servant- Apply at once to Mrs. Hoj<g, Newmar ket. ....•'.• ■ ■ TO SADDLERS AND HARNESS MAKERS.—Wanted, a first-class Light Harness Hand: also, a good General Hand. One occustomed to Collar-making preferred,— Apply at once to Otton and Western, Saddlers, Napier. ; ANTED, a Man qualified to manage a circular saw.—Apply to Couplund and Co., Queen-street. VftTyNTED, a young Man for waiting. TT — Waterß. Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs C. A. Harris, Franklin Roajl___ ANTED, one or two Vessels to load Coals at the Bay of Islands for Auck land ; constant employment.—For particulars, apply Bay of Islandß_CoalYaid, Breakwater. _ ANTED to Let, a House and Shop in the centre of Parnell, with or with out 4 aures of ground, and stocked with fruit trees.—Mr Robinson, Chemist, Parnell. WANTED, a respectable Lad to make himself generally useful; references re quired.—Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen st. W~~ ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Sloman, top o£ Grafton Road, third house below Wesleyan Chapel. ANTED, a little Nursegirl for a few hours in the afternoon.—Apply at this office. WANTED, an intelligent Youth aa Assistant.—Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street.__ , ANTED, a Journeyman Baker ; also a strong Boy as apprentice to the Baking and Confectionery Business. — James Leslie, Union Bakery, Parnell. 'WJ ANTED, two Men accustomed to yy Tree-planting. — Apply to W. Mason, Ponsonby Nursery, to-morrow morning sharp. WANTED, twe furnished or partially furnished Rooms for two gentlemen, with partial or whole board ; Hobson or Grey street preferred. - Address " Alpha," Stab office. ■ WANTED, a Situation by a Youth, who can milk, garden, and look after horaes.—Apply by letter, "R.C.," this office. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply immediately to Mr Avey, Park HotoJ, Wollesley-street Mast. , ANTED, a Yacht about 6 tons.— State price and particulars E.C., Post office, Auckland. ANTED, by a respectable Person, a Situation as Housekeeper or Com panion to a Lady.—Apply "Zeta," Star office. WANTED, a respectable Boy to make himself generally useful, with or with out board and lodging.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, next to the Public Baths. WANTED to Let, four furnished Ronms. Rent, 123 per week. Cooking I Utensil?, &c, supplied.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. ANTED~ a Domestic Servant. — Apply to Mrs Newman, Remuera; or J. Newman, Insurance Buildings. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply at the Hibernia Hotel, Onehunga. TO PAINTERS.—Wanted forTauranga, a Good General Hand.—W. Phillipps and Son, Queen-street. ' WANTED, Apprentices and Im- | provers to Dresa and Mantle-making. Apply to the Misses M'Laughlin, Shortland street. WANTED, the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to know the cheapest place to purchase your Boots, Hats, and General Drapery, is J. Simpson, Cheap Boot ami Dra pery House, Victoria and Albert-streets. ANTED KNOWN—Just Landed, 150 pairs Men's Tweed Trousers, 83 lid; a great bargain ; also, handsomest Knioker bucker Suits in the Province.—Phillip's Mart, Queen-street. -OOTTLES J BOTTLES ! BOTTLES ! WANTED, 10,000 dozen Beer Bottle 3. Highest price givon. — Ehrenfkied Bros., 3, Queen street, Auckland. ,_ Y\jT ANTED X N O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONK V ADVANCED in SUM '■ of «2 to £50 on personal eeourity, re-payable by weekly nstalmonts, at I*. H. NEUMEGEN Auckland Loan Office, ICS, Queen-street opp ite Savings Bank. Private entrance down right-of-wa . TTf ANT E D X N OWN. Just Orened, One Thousand Men's India Rubber Coats, at 7s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, City Clotbing Mart, 92, Queen-street. pOOD BUSHMEN WANTED. Gutiikib & Laknach Co. (Limited), Auckland and Onehunga. WANTED, for the Thames, a Police Sergeant who must be possessed of the docility of the African negro, without knowing too much. Previous experience not wanted.-- Apply Scotland Yard, Thames. ANTED Known, that the under signed has on hand for sale First-class Buggies of various descriptions; also one Wag gonotto; new Harvest Waggon, with springs, pole and shafts, and hay frame attached; Spring Carts of every description. All guaranteed first-class articles.—A. Maokie. Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory. Durham-street. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell (cheap), 50 boxes of Good Tea, only 20s per box; about 2 tons of Treacle left, only 3d lb., 121bs. for 23 6d, 2Jd by the barrel; Sperm Candles, lid ft>., 41bs. for 3s 6d; Raisins and Currants, only 4d Ib.; China, blue and green lined, 9s per dozen ; White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, Is each, 11s per dozen; lot of Screws, damaged, only 9d per gross; Rusty Wire Nails, only 2d !b.; 2-inch Wire Nails, only-3d ib.-; Clothes Pegs, 4 dozen for 6d, 6s per box of 5 gross; Sperm Can dles, lOdlb. by the box of 251b5.; lot of Fiddles left, from 33 to 303 each; Yard Brooms, lOdeach ; Brown Teapots, from Is 6dto3s; Haricot Beans must be sold, only Id lb., 7lbs.for6d ; lot of Jams 7d tin; Notepaper, in packets, 6 sheets and 0 envelopes, 2d a packet, 4 packets for Gd; Cruets, with 3 bottles, 2a 6d each, 24s per dozen, with 4 bottles, 3s 6d; lot of English Fancy Kits, from 9dto Is 6d; Slate Pencils, 8 for Id, 8d per box, 6s per 1000, School Slates, from 3d to 6d each; Glass Decanters, 3s pair; 100 dozen Glass Tumblers, 4d each. 3s per dozen : Plain Wine Glasses, ds b d dozen ; 100 Toilet Sets for the Toilet Table, from 4s 6d the set, to 255; Children's Tea Sets, from Is to 12s; 1 case of Children's Musical Toys, from 9d to 4s; Britannia Metal Teapots, 5s 6d and 6s 6d each; 1 case of Tea Trays, from 7s 6d the set to 15s; lot of Meat Dishes cheap. White and Gold China Teacups, small size. 8s par dozen; Cups, without the saucers, 6d; Rlmmel s Brown "Windsor Soap, 7 cakes for Is; other Fancy Soap, 8d the bar; Men's Side-spring Boots, only 7s bd pair; Large size Flower Pots, from 2d. to as 01 per pair ; Boot Elastic, Is per yard, 3 yards for 2s 6d; Small Pictures. 6d each, or 4 for Is 6d ; Gilt-framed Looking Glasses, from Id to 2s 6d; and a variety of other articles to numerous to mention.—H, Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. ___ — WANTED Known, that E. NOERIS, Photographer, 222, Queen-street, - w building a large and commodious Studio m Grey-street, opposite Markec Hotel. Removing from Queen-street. Open for business at new address as soon as building completed, about September. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Bailey will have for sale at the Market on Saturday, an extra fine collection of GameUia Plants, both for size, variety, and quality; aiso a good assortment of Protea, Azaiia, Daphne, Cyclemen.and Tuber Koses, &c. Cut Camellias, and Violets; also Violet and Primrose Roots. A few well-assorted Apple and Peach Trees. Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Cabbage, Cauli flower, Strawberry, and Rhubarb Plants, as usual.-E. Bailey, Huntley Lodge, Carlton Gore Road. LOST, on Friday night, between Newton, Grey, and Pitt-aireets.a Tortoise shell Earring, mounted with gold. Finder re warded on leaving same at Mr Pattersons, Painter, Karangahapi> Road. LOST, on Saturday night, in Hobson street, an Umbrella, with mounted handle. ' The finder will be rewarded on leiving the same 1 at this office. £»-f RE WARD. -Strayed from Epsom, ' ci^JL oae Iron Grey Horse, branded RT, s conjoined, on near shoulder, blindfof an eyp, and a Bay Colt. 3 years old. hind fetlocks white.— , T. R. Woo'field. Epsom. ; OST, a Ked Cow with white face, in full milk. Anyone returning same will c rewarded.—W. J. Marks, near Junotion Hotel.



==rr=€tezette in Bankruptcy- -»-.- - ' i i^u~TI7uITZTST rI^TH*TTTT rTTJH I TTN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK ■Jj LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors I Act. 1876," and •of the Bankruptcy of Edwin Stewart, of Hamilton, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Car penter, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at a General Meet ing of Creditors held this day at the Court house, Hamilton, it was unanimously agreed that the said Debtor should be forthwith dis charged from all debts provable under the said Bankruptcy; ar.d also that the above-named debtor, Edwin Stewart, intends to apply at the above-named Honorable Court on THURS DAY, the 19th day of September, 1878, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon, or as coon thereafter as ha can be heard in that behalf, for an order of discharge under the provisions of the said Act, and that the Trustee's Report in the above matter has been filed in *he said CoUrtt WILLIAM MACGREGOR HAY, Solicitor for Debtor, Hamilton and Te Awamutu. Tenders. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. Tenders will be received and Specification can be seen at office of the undersigned, up to Noon on SATURDAY, September 7th, for Convey ance of Puriri Timber to Napier, Wellington, and Waitara, either the whole or in separate A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND , HARBOUR BOARD. r\ TENDER 3 FOR SCORIA ASH, Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 28th August, 1878. Tenders will be received at this Office until TUESDAY, the 3rd September, at noon, for supply of Scoria Ash, in terms of specifications, to be seen at the Engineer's Office. The lowest or any tender net necessarily accepted. _ , | Tenders to be endorsed "Tender for Scoria Ash " J. T. BOYLA.N, Chairman. niTY OF AUCKLAND. ENGINEER IN CHARGE AT PUMPING STATION. Town Clerk's Office, August 28,1878. The City Council will receive applications, until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, September i, for the Servicesof a Competent Person as above. Salary at the rate of £14 per month. (House and coal free). Applicants canvassing members of Council will be disqualified. Further particulars on application. Testimonials as to competency to accompany applications.' ---™ ' P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. \l j i'A l __ TO MESSRS. VAUGHAN, R. Elley, S. A. "Wood, J. Brook, W. s< Collins, and Fifty other Gentlemen signing a Requisition requesting me to call a meeting of the Ratepayers and Burgesses of this Borough, on matters of importance. In compliance with such requisition, I hereby convene a meeting of the Ratepayers and Burgesses of this Borough to be held in the Parnell Hall on TUESDAY, September 3, at half-past 7 o'clock in the ej^ ELTON> Mayor. Parnell, August 31,1878. "OARNELL BOROUGH TO THE RATEPAYERS. Having heard that Mr. Strange i 3 canvassing for a PUBLIC MEETING of the Ratepayers, although not one of those solicited to sign the requisition, I shall be happy toassistMr. Strange by subscribing one half, if he will pay the other, as I do not think the ratepayers should bear the expense of a Clique Meeting, after the many extraneous charges recently made against the Borough Fund. Indeed I think that Mr. Strange might well provide an innocent evening's amuse ment for the ratepayers, considering that he pocketed more than one quarter of the entire rates collected last year iv the Borough. C. WOOD, Parnell. I. a & GOOD SAMARITAN LODGE. All Members of the above Lodge are requested to assemble at the Lodge-rocm, V.M.C.A., Wellesley-street, on MONDAY Evening, the 2nd Sept., at 7.30 p.m. Business important. JOHN C. DAVSON, Secretary. T ODGE AEA, No. 348, I. C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, THIS (Monday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. W. L. MITCHELL, P.M., Secretary. TO-OBKING MEN'S CLUB. An Adionrned Meeting of Members will be held on MONDAY next, September 2, at Eight o'clock p.m., to consider the advisability of forming a Qp<Wtt™ fc^g^ Secretary> AUKU HIGHWAY DISTRICT. - The Trustees of the above District intend, at their next meeting, to be held at their office, Patumahoe, on September 28, 1878, to make a Rate of One Shilling in the Pound on the annual v^lue of all rateable property in the District for one year, from July 1,1878, to June 30. 1879, said rate to become due on October 10. 1878, and to be raid in one sum to Mr. W. Crawford, Collector, Mauku, at whose residence the Rate book may be inspected. ~-•_. , - no All arrears of Rates not paid by September 28, 1378, will be sued %-^$ ag- RTSPB> Chairman. August 26.1878. COROMANDKL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I hereby give notice that I have appointed the Court-house, Coromandel, as the place, and TUESDAY, the 17th day of September. 1878, as the day for the election of Five Trustees for the Coromandel Highway District. . Nomination, in the form provided by the eleventh clause of "The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," must be delivered at the Courthouse, Coromandel. before noon on. TUESDAY, the 10th day of September, 1878. Dated, September 2, 1878. b Returning Officer. T^f OT T I C E. Kent Road, and known as Hunter's, between Kyber Pass and Carlton Goie Roads, is Closed for Traffic, under the Public Works Act. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman Newmarket Highway Board. • September 2,1878. W" O T I C E. The Karangabape District Board has re appointed Mr. John S. Duke Inspector of Nuisances, under the Public Health Act, 1876. JOSEPH WARHEN, Chairman OAKD aud Residence, clean and com fortable, for one er two Gentlemen of quiet habits, in a house very pleasantly situatod. off Upper Sjmonds-street. Terms, 255. per week.— Enquire at Robertson's Grocery Store, Upper Symonds-street. . BURTON is reluctantly compelled a to acknowledge that be forgot Jordan Almonds, finely chopped, in the receipt for Swiss Honey Cake. "XT 0 T I C E. I hereby Caution the Public against giving my wife, Jane Edmonds, Credit in my name, as I am giving her a regular money allowance — F. G. Edmonds, Newton Road.—Auckland, 29th August, 1878. , APOLOGISING to trose Ladies who have given r-rders for the 27th instant, I be" respectfully to solicit their indulgence, as I wish to appropriate that day for the manufac ture of the New Swiss Honey Cake, po strongly recommended for its lightness and -nutritive properties, &c . &c, &c. I*gredients,.so that ladies may make it themselves: Pure Honey, Flour, Butter, Peel, and Sultana3.—C. Btjhton. Queen-street.



~ ..For.Sale —■„ -..- -——*. FOR SALE, Confectionery Business, with machines and everything complete for the Business.— Apply J. Stacey, Confectioner, Queen-street. ■ F~~ OK SALE, ex baTque Martha Fisher, Barcelona Nuts, Walnuts, Shell Almonds, Bryant and May's Patent Safety Matches, Fancy Oval and Plaid Vestas, Star-shaped Maccaroni, etc.—H. B. Morton. ■ ~ IFTOR SALE, ex Cerastes, F. and C. l 1 Salt, A.S. Milk, w: and B. Starch, "Eagle" and Morton's Pickles (good assort ment). D. and M. Medium and Large Blacking, - Vinegar (in c»se and bulk), S. Peas, Nixejrfl-- Black Lead, Saltpetre. Currants (extra quality), :, Figs (extra quality), Bottled Fruits (extra assort- ' • i ment), Van Houten's Cocoa, Taylor's Mara villa Cocoa and Chocolate, Pink's Jam 3 (containing only Strawberry, Raspberry, Apricot, Black Currants, and Raspberry and Currant), Caddies, Fancy Pipes, Neaves' Food, Juiubea, Marma lade, Ewbank's Nai's.—Crosse and Blackwell's Goods, viz.: Mixed Pickles, Oriental PicSles, , Essence of Anchovies, Calfs-Foot Jelly, Red ? Currant Jelly (in iars), Black Currant Jelly (in :: >.ars), Essence of Rennetts, Cayenne (in oastou)*!' \ Potted Ham, Tongue, etc., etc., Lucca Oil (half-.-:. ---pints, pints, and quarts), Curry Powder, Pre- . ■■; served Mushrooms, Assorted Essences.—H. B. MORTON. Custom House-street. FUli SALE, 4, 5, and 8-roomed Houses, in the Suburbs, in good healthy situations. —H. Partington, House and Land.Agent, _ Stichbury's Buildings. .J jOTAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society «<-^X\/ principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. • ' pr £b ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all &P\P rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300.- ■• —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland > Btreet. ■ ': - £*•> Ms PER ACKE.-80 acres first-class c**/'V Land, 1} miles from Opotiki township<.— S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street: £"| "I A —Improved 10 acre Farm, fenced in -i l-\/« & paddocks, 6 acres grass orchard, &c, comfortable House of 3 rooms, cowshed, &c, 1J miles from railway station.—S. Vaiie. Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next T the Post-office. X?/t Opr —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First dWrLOtF. class Land, all fenced and in grassl, half-acre orchard, plenty of ornamental trees, House of 3 rooms, large dairy, stock-yard, &c. Terms easy.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. JL«/I K£\ —FARM of 80 acres, of goodleve jfertt/vr. Land, SO acres in grass in four ■laddocks, orchard and garden, House of five rooms and scullery, dairy, two-stair stable and loft, two store-houses, calves-house, shed for 20 cows, piggeries, &c, 14 miles from Auckland, Price, £450. Stock, if required, at valuation.— S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-st. I? OKA —WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four oW/^t/vf. rooms and wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Mount Kden.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street fj^Oß SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage L? and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £36 8s a-year. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents. Fort-street. TO LtQi. npO LET, two comfortable small Cottages, JL 4s 6dand 6s.—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. , TO LET, two Unfurnished Rooms, with fireplace; good vie,w of haibour.—Apply this office. _^___ v TO LET, small Shop and Dwelling, suitable for working shoemaker; also, 4 roomed Cottage, Lower Albert-street; rent low. —J. M. Macdonald, House and Commission Agent, corner of Queen and West Queen-streets TO LET, a detached 5-roomed Cottage, furnished or unfurnished, opposite Mr Holdship's residence, Kyber Pass Road. In quire on premises. TO be Let oi Sold (city) a General Store, doing a fair paying business. Should be 7 seen at once.—Apply at this office. TO LET, a Furnished Bedroom, with or without board; also a Stable and Bake house to let,—Apply to Mra. Collison, Princes street. TO LET, a comfortable 5-roomed House in good order, Symonds-strcet.—H. Par tington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. ; ( ' rilO LET, at Mount Eden, a 6-roomed 1 House, Cow-shed, Stable, Coach-house, and Fowl-house, with two large reservoirs of water hdd eight ac es of land ; or if preferred, without the land.—Apply to G. Testa, five minutes walk from Mount Eden Store. TO LET, in Parnell, a 6-roomed House with Butcher Shop, good Stable 3, and fine well of water.—Thos. Johnaon, Windsor Castle HoteL_ TO LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the New North Road, with half-acre of grass land; rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office, a TO LET or Lease, the Premises now occupied by Mr. James Kilgour, Butcher, Newmarket, together with shop, fittings. Chop ping blocks, and 3-stall stab'e, and salting-house, &c. Possession can be had one month from this date, 26th August, 1878.—Apply to John McColl, Builder, Newmarket. ■ FENCIN G.—All kinds of Fencing undertaken by contract or otherwise, at lowest rates, by S. White, Brighton, Parneli. JbJduoational. _ LESSONS in GERMAN and LATIN Languages, Arithmetic, &c—For terms, &c, apply to GUSTAV J. T.HEN3EN, PrinceS street. . MR. F. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse, Shorcland-street. : N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. ■ •"\TAVIGATION taught by John S. AJi Dames, London Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over fifty Masters and Mates in Auckland, -is £- guarantee of his ability to teach. School at No,: ■. 16, Abercrombie-street. Terms on application. .: ;.. A PPLICATIONS for the Appointment t\ of Secretary and Accountant to, the Com missioners of Education Reserves, will be received 'at the office of the Education Board, Wyndham-street, up to SATURDAY, 7th Sept. Salary, £50 per annum. — |~1 LOV ES! GLO V E ,S!j : First-class Josephine Cut Gloves, two-button, various sizes, at 2a Gd per pair, worth 4a; ditto at 2s per pair; large lot Grey Calico, 36 inch; at 6d yard, worth Bd, bought at auction; Heavy Winceys, 6d per yard; lot of Winter Stock clearing out at cost price; best Fancy Feather-.... edged Ribbons, 6a par yard, worth Is; a large lot of Ladies' Silk Scarves at 9d each, worth 2s; 2 Iron Tanks, with brass taps, for sale.—W. ;. Eyre, EnneskillenHouse, Victoria-street. •■ mHE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY J_ (LIMITED), AFFORD -UNUSUAL FACILITY ' ;, ;.;.:" To persons willing to become Consumers of RAS. ■ The Company open the Sewer, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. And SUPPLY a MKTfiR, keeping the whole in order, ■ . . ■ WITHOUT ANY CHARGE "WHATEVER, Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. ■OITT-STBEET WESLEYAN SUNDAY JL SCHOOL. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT.' " On or about the 16th instant, an Entertain ment will be given in connection with the above School, in the School-room beneath the Church, T to consist of Musical-Performances (both, instru- f mental and vocal), a Spelling Bee (in which four sets of boys and girls will compete), :and a Musical Comietiti.on on the Pianoforte by several of the girls connected with the School. Prizes will be distributed to those who are most successful in the Spelling Bee, and a special ■ prize will be awarded to the best performer at Bight on the Piano. The nieces will be selected by the judges appointed. Rev. G.Bond.ha3 kindly consented to act as emraciator and > judge at the Spelling Bee. Parents and friends ' are invited to attend. Admission, One Shilling; Children, half-price. mo CAKPENTERS AND JOINERS! Tenders will be received until noon of Friday, 6th instant, for Alterations and Fittings at the Auckland Hotel, Queen-3tre'et. Plaas, &c, at my office, Albert-street. ': EDWARD B4RTLEY, Architect. fphE NATURAL APERIENT BITTER JL WATEROFFKIEDRICHSHALListhb Mcsr Populab OF the MINERAL WATERS Of GBBMA--Y. . ;- , ;i ~.•-. re.* SirJHenrv Thomson, Surgeon and Professor of Chemical Sui-aery to Univarsity College Hos- J pital (see the "Lancet," January 13, 1872); re commends its. use on account of its valuable - Aperient, Diuretic, and Absorbant quali- i ties:—"lt dees not produce colic nor. disturb digestiotu On the contrary it furthers digestion : and promotes the appetite, its properties in this' respect having earned for it from.the,country people in the neighbourhood the name: of ■ 'Appetite-water."- Thisresult is much prized by; thot c leading a sedentary life, and those suffer ing from Indigestion, Chronic Liver Oomglainte, Flatulence, &c, &c, &c." T S3" Agent for Auckland :—AICKIN, Cnemist and Phaimacist, Inuortoi- of Drugs. Chem\cais. &c. ftc. ; "The Piuuinacy," QuEEN-STiii.ET, Auokland. ... ; :■ : -