new house Avas not completed on licensing day The Bench considered that as the l cense belonged to the hotel Avhich Avas des troyed, Mr Hanson really had no license, but had been selling in the unfinished pre mises without a license. He might have beeu charged >vith a breach of the Act. After due consideration, the Bench granted a temporary transfer to the 30th June, and consented to grant a neAv license to the new This was all the business.

CORRESPONDENCE.

tw order to dispose of an accumulation of inrrespondence, which under ordinary circum otjmces would never see the light, we are compelled to resort to tho boiling down process. "Fair Play" complains that a poor cripple of a woman has been summoned for a collarless mongrel which belongs to some one else, and rhat the constable might have captured six more unlicensed canines a few doors away. Our correspondent recommends the police to make a raid on the mongrels of Mills' Lane at an early hour any morning. " An Auckland Missus" writes in reply to the letter of " A Scandalized One," which appeared in the Stak. some time ago. " Missus " says the servants can always command good wages as well as a home. She thinks most of the Auckland mistresses are indifferent as to whether their servants wear silk dresses, or whether their affections aro fixed upon the butcher, the baker, or any other man of busi ness, providing the courting be done in season. She deprecates "Scandalized One's" threat of finding an easier way of earning a livelihood, and advises her to faithfully endeavour to serve her mistress, promising that her services are certain to secure appreciation, and to be valued accordingly. *„*„»•« "Answer a fool according to his folly is the signature of a correspondent who says that "An Abstainer of 10 years" " has never been properly breeehud," and sundry other unkind personal things, for which Aye cannot find space. He thinks the only thing teetotali3m has done for "Abstainer" is to save his " bawbees." Mr James Dogheity, of the Borough Schools, Blenheim, encloses a long article from the "Wellington Evening Post" about a case in which he is plaiutiff and the local Board of Education defendants, and which is still sub iudice. Mr Dogherty was summarily dismissed by the Board, and he has raised an action for libel, claiming £2,000 damages. It appears that he was induced to give up his position as teacher in one of the State Schools in Melbourne, and to accept the position of assistant-master of the Te Aro School, Wellington, at a salary of £200 a-year, with a promise that ho should be appointed to a head-mastership on the first vacancy. Mr Dogherty and the Inspector after wards got into an epistolary Avarfare on the subject of salary, and the disputo having waxed warmer Mr Dogherty wrote some warm letters to the Board, "who gave him notice that his services would be dispensed with. He declined to accept notice, and Avas summarily dismissed for "gross misbehaviour-" This is the alleged " Argus" comments upon Sir George Grey's speech at Duncdin, and thinks that the greatest difficulty that can beset the Premier's reform proposals is an Japathetio public mind. He thinks ■ the people in the tOAvns, who are invariably the first to stir the political pool, are out of seats," because trade is dull, and that they require repose. Probably our correspon dent is thinking of Major Atkinson's " political rest." He thinks, however, that " the people are unanimously agreed that Parliamentary reform in his hand is in the hands of its best guardian.'' , , , .... ... " Sigma" complains of the bad condition of the road leading from the gaol to the Kyber Pass Koad, which is "knee deep with mud and water." He complains that the lueal boards will not undertake to repair the road, and Avants to know whether, os the lato gaoler (Captain Byro) did the work, Mr O'Brien is tho proper person to see to tha matter. " T" sends us a long table, compiled from the "Authologia Hibernica," of September, 1793, giving particulars of tho then British navy, which was insignificant compared with the navy of to-day.

The £40,000 and the Counties.

ON Saturday, Mr E. Hamlin, M.H.R.,chair man of the'Manukau County Council, re ceived a communication from the Colonial Secretary to the effect that the portion of the grant of £40,000 Avhich Avould fall to the share of the Manukau County Avould not be payable until the latter adopted the Counties Act. The Colonial Secretary also urged the desirability of convening a meeting of the Council to consider the sub ject, the same to be held on Tuesday next, June 25th. In Mr Hamlin's reply ef yes terday, he informed the Government of his opinion that his Council Avould decline to bring the Act into operation, but he Avould apprise the Government of the result of the meeting. The present offer of a 3hare of the £40,000 presents a difficulty, but some of the mem bers argue it is but the shadow in the brook, if they drop doAvn to pick it up, they relinquish the bone or the more solid advan tages they now enjoy, and will find them selves engulphed for ever in the county maelstrom, in which they avill suffer and struggle in a doleful, dolorous, and dollar less condition, and from Avhich they fear never to emerge, except to be white-. Avashed. Manukau County Councillors are unanimous to a man against adopt ing the Act; among their num ber are t*vo members of the General Assembly (Messrs Hobbs and Hamlin.) They have hitherto withstood the soft and gentle pleadiugs of both Governments to SAvallow the Counties Act, aud it will now be as interesting to Avatch their delibera tions as it Avas last year to Avatch those of tbeimmortttlised County of Eden -although Manukau has not introduced anything iv the shape of the County Seal novelty a\ Inch so electrified the people. We have not heard from other County Councils, but presume a similar communication hasbeenforwarded to each of those who have not adopted the Act. The County of Manukau has a very large extent of road-Avay to keep in order, together with a number of formidable bridges, such as the Mangare and Tamaki bridges; the former is already going to pieces through the use of an inferior im ported timber for piles instead of totara. The amount of Avork required to be done in this country on the Great South Road, &c, is such that its largest revenue as a county Avould not provide anything like the necessary funds required. The members contend that before the Act can be brought into operation the Government will have to endoAV the Manukau county liberally either Avith money or reserves, or both, or the the adoption of the Counties Act _by them Avill continue a financial impossibility. COLONEL WHITMORE'S FIAT TO

EDEN COUNTY. The folloAviug telegram was deposited at the Secretary's office this afternoon j— "Government Buildings, Wellington. To A. K. Taylor Esq., County Chairman,—A legal difficulty has arisen Avhich may prevent payment of the proportion of the forty thousand pounds voted by Parliament to Auckland counties "in which the Act is not in operation." Would it not be desirable to call a meeting of the Council to submit the question of bringing the Act into force, and passing the resolution prescribed in section thirteen of the Counties Act, 1676 ? The amount avail able is £2,222.— G. S. WHITMORE. _„„«_ ACTION OF AUCKLAND MEMBERS. Auckland members are somewhat sur prised at the action taken by the Colonial Secretary, as during the time the vote passed through the House it was clesfrly understood that the £40,000 was for appropriation in the same manner, and the ordinary subsidies to the Counties. We believe that Messrs Swanson, Tole, O'Rorke, and Dignan, telegraphed during this afternoon to Wellington, with a view to hasten the payment of the various amounts in the same proportionate division as they have lately paid the sudsidies.

AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION PLOUGH ING MATCH.

The first annual ploughing match under the auspices of the above Association Avas held on Saturday last, on the grounds of Mr James Wallace, Papatoitoi. Our re port has to be condensed through press of matter to-day. The committee was corn composed of' Messrs A. Anderson, J. Bain bridge, and J. Wallace, Avho were most energetic in the performance of their duties. The judges ofthe ploughing Avere :—Messrs John Wallace, J. Baddley, W. Westney, E. Bovey, J. Smith. Mr W. Crowther very kmdly attended as judge of the teams employed, condition of harness, &c, to decide who were entitled to the special prizes offered. The Drawing Match.—This Avas con tested only by two men. William Leffanne gained first prize; Joseph Harper, second.

f Ploughing.—lst class Double FurroAv » Ploughs. Eight entries. The following ', competed :W. Morrison, Ritchie, J. Porter, J. McConnachie, J. Taylor, R. J. '. Ware, Donald Clark, R. Flannagan. Mor . rison gained Ist prize, Ritchie 2nd, and Ware, 3rd. 2nd Class Single Ploughs.—Eight entries, but only six competed. Entries : J. Langsford, William Gray, Charles Cox head, Fred BroAvn, Donald Clark, and Harry BroAvn. McCrory and Baud ab sent. Donald Clark gained Ist prize, W. Gray, junr., 2nd, and Harry BroAvn 3rd. 3rd Class. —(Open only to boys under 18 years of age). —The following competed : Sailes Porter, Thomas Gillard, W. Bain bridge, and M. Clark. The best ploughing Avas done by Porter, Clark, and Baiuhridge, Avith this exception, that they had _ not complied Avith the rule, Avhich disqualifies a competitor for making " an unequal num ber of furroAvs upon the two lands Avhich he ploughs." Gillard only conformed to the rules, but Avas aAvarded third prize, owing to alleged inferior work. This led to the only unpleasantness experienced. Mr Gillard, senr., characterised the award as unfair, and he spurned the proffered prize. It has been decided to alter the rules relating to the cause of tha foregoing disqualification. Gentlemen Avho take a practical interest in farming operations had kindly presented the Society with special prizes, a list of Avhich, together with the fortunate Avinner, is as folloAvs : — Messrs T. and S. Morrin's prize, for best team in class 1 (three horses), was awarded to Mr James Robertson, Mangare. Mr Kennedy's (saddler) prize, for second beat team in class 1 (three horses), was awarded to Mr Thompson, Fiat Bush. Mr Wiseman's prize, for best team in class 2 (two horses), was awarded to Meßars T. and S. Morrin. Messrs Ireland Brothers' prize, for second be3t team in class 2 (two horses), was awarded to Mr W. Gray. Mr W. S. Jones's prize, for best team in class 3 (two horses), was awarded to Mr J. Bain bridge. Mr W. Morgan's prize, for second best team in class 3 (two horses), was awarded to Mr J. Macky. New Zealand Clothing Company's prize, for first finished in cluss 1, was awarded to Mr James Porter. Messrs J. and J. Dickey's prizo, for second finished in class 1, was awarded to Mr J. McConnachie. Messrs B. Porter and Co.'s prize, for hrst finished in class 2, was awarded to Mr C. Cox head. , Messrs Close Brothers' prize, for second finished in class 2, was awarded to Mr Frederick Brown. „ , . , , Mr J. Mclntyro's prize, for first finished in class 3, Avas awarded to Mr Sailes Porter. Messrs J. and J. Danwoadio's prize, for second finished in class 3, was awarded toMr Ihoinas Gillard. . . . Messrs J. Coapland and Co.'s prize, for best crown on the field, was awarded to Mr W. W. Gray, jnn. Messrs Cruickshank and Millar's prize, for best finish on the field, was awarded to Mr Donald Clark. „ ,_ _ Messrs Wallaco and Hotham'sJ prize, sor best kept harness on the field, was awarded to Mr J. Smith. „ . , Mr Thomas Ellison's prizo. for neatest finish in class 1, was awarded to Mr W. Morrison. Mr Green's prize, for neatest finish in class 2, was awarded to Mr F. Brown. Mr Johnson's prizo, for neatost finish in class 3, waa aAvarded to Mr VV. Bainbridge. ' Mr Patterson's prize, for best dram, was awarded to Mr J. Harper. Mr John Scott's prize, for second best dram, was awarded Mr W". Leffanne. THE DINNER. The dinner Avas given at Host Willis' Criterion Hotel. Our full report has been unavoidably crowded out; it is but fair, however, to state that the same was a great success. Mr Alfred Buckhind, as chairman, contributed greatly to the order and intellectual enjoyment of the evening. Mr James Wallace Avas vice-chairman. After the usual loyal aud patriotic toasts, _ the following were given from the chair : —The "Army and Navy," responded to by Mr Sellars ; the " Commercial Interest " by Mr Hardy, of E. Porter and Co. ; the "Agri cultural Interests" was proposed by Mr Reyburu, Mr Robertson responding. Mr Aitken also addressed the audience in an excellent speech. Mr Percival at this stage read the aAvards, and the Treasurer, Mr A. Buckland, payed the money-prizes Avon. The " successful candidates," from the chair, ayus responded to by Mr Robertson on behalf of Donald Clark ; the " un successful competitors " Avas responded to by Mr Mackie ; the "judges," responded to by Messrs Wallace, Bovoy, Westney, and Badly. The toast of Mr James Wallace Avas suitably acknowledged by that gentle man. Mr A. Anderson proposed the chair man, Avho replied in appropriate terms, the " committee " Avas proposed from the chair, and responded to by Messrs Anderson and Bainbridge. The speeches throughout were remarkable for their friendly character, and a pleasant evening Avas spent. j

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. LATEST MINING.

Cure. —The general stufl is shaping for a first-class return. Good stone is still coming to hand from the leader in the Prince Imperial. 201bs. of picked stono were obtained yesterday from No. 2 lode in the Reward drive. Another parcel is expected this afternoon.

Queen of Beauty.—lso ozs. amalgam is on the fire from the crushing of 42 load 3of ciuartz from the main lode in No. 8 level. LATEST QUOTATIONS.j.-_SS_g

Sales of Kurauui Hill, 14s; Alburnia, 52s 6(1, Devon, 9s to 9s 3d. Buyers: Alburnia, 52s 6d ; Cure, 5s 6d ; Bendigo United, 2s 6d. Sellers : Bendigo, 4s 6d ; Queen of Beauty, 8s ; Clunes, 5s ; Alburnia, 52s 6d ; Cure, 6- 3d ; Caledonian, 555.

NAPIER, this day. SENTENCE ON A FRAUDULENT BANKRUPT. Toop, the fraudulent bankrupt, who was arrested in Australia, Avas found guilty, Judge Richmond, in sentencing him to 12 months' hard labour, said he took into con sideration the fact that Toop had not attempted to swiudle his servants before his departure. Toop Avas defended by Mr THE ALLEGED WRONGS OF A PUBLICAN. In the Licensing Court to-day in the case of the Commercial Hotel, in which Mr Gollop is the applicant, Mr Cornford ap plied for an adjournment iv consequence of the document replying to a certain tele gram from Inspector Alcheson, posted to Nelson, not having come to hand. Mr Corn ford stated that he Avas instructed that the charges made by Inspector Atcheson Avere unfounded. Mr Gollop, who is a native of Auckland, left his business iv Nelson, Avent to Wellington, and Avhile there a robbery was committed in the Pier Hotel. Atcheson charged Gollop Avith being implicated in the robbery, and thereupon commenced a series of persecutions lasting two years. The Inspector at Nelson speaks highly of tne manner in which Gollop kept his house. Mr Cornford asked that application be adjourned till the 29th inst. at noon. Commissioner Rhodes said if Inspector At cheson could not support the charge he Avas unfit for his appointment. Mr Cornford said Gollop intended to vindicate his charac ter iv a Court of LaAv. The application for an adjournment Avas granted.

TAURANGA, this day. PE\CERESTORED.—THE WARENDS WITH NOSE-RUBBING. The Native Minister interviewed the Arawa chiefs on Saturday night and this morning. The result of the intervieAA's is that the complications have ceased to exist. The guns on each side have been dis charged, noses rubbed, and an unexpected triumph achieved by the Native Minister. The general results are considered A rery satisfactory.

RUSSELL, this day. PASSENGERS PER HAWEA. Arrivals : HaAvea, lona, and Gem. Sailed : Elsinore and HaAvea. Passen gers : _Mr and Mrs Williams and family, for Dunedin. For Auckland :Mr Tizzard and family, Captain Moore Callaghan, Misses Monaghan, Coust, Law, and a lunatic native, Leoni, and others.

(PEESS AGENCY.)

NAPIER, this day. THE LONG ARM OF THE LAW.

When charging the Grand Jury in the case of Toop, convicted of fraudulent brankruptcy, Judge Richmond referred to this case as an instance that the arm of the law could now reach a long distance; the prisoner having been arrested at a place more than 200 miles beyond Sydney, and he added that the time might arrive Avhen it would reach to the furthest corner of the civilised world. In every case tried this assizes a conviction h as been obtained.

WELLINGTON, this day. COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

j An attempt is about to be made to induce ' the Government not to sell the present Court-house on LambtonlQuay, but to con vert it into a post-office, so as to allow the present Custom House Buildings to be used solely for Custom Housegand Telegraph offices. . Applications have been made for over 160,000 shares in the Colonial Insurance Company, but only 100,000 are to be allotted. The Presbyterians of Wellington intend to erect a church and school ou the Adelaide Road. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE. TAventy-nine municipalities are to be re presented at the conference to be held here. The Customs authorities have offered to have all parcels of kerosene tested upon arrival, provided the Corporation renders the necessary assistance. CALLING IN ARMS. It is understood that it is the intention of the Government to call in all the arms and ammunition from the civil branch of the Constabulary throughout both islands. AiRRIVAL OP OCEAN BIRD.

Arrived : Ocean Bird, from Kaipara,

DUNEDIN, this day.

MR OLIVER'S CANDIDATURE.

The "Times" strongly supports Mr Oliver's candidature, and says that at a preliminary meeting last night Mr Oliver expressed himself a supporter of the Co vernment, also in favour of secular educa tion, a laud tax, and manhood suffrage. REES AND HISLOP'S BILL TAXED.

The taxing officer has reduced Messrs. Rees and Hislop's bill of costs by £620. Macassey and Reed's libel case comes off to-morrow. Mr Denniston appears for Mr Macassey, and Mr Smith for Mr Reed.

GREYMOUTH, this day. DREADFUL CATASTROPHE. -AMAN BURNT TO DEATH. A fire Avas discovered at 630 this morning in a four-roomed cottage, occupied by Mr. Hunter, tobacconist.' The fire had full hokl of the building Avhen discovered. After it Avas distinguished, the body of Mr Hunter was. found iv bed much charred. No one knows lioav the fire originated. Mr Hunter was universally respected in Hoki tika. COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING. In consequence of Parliament meeting later than Avas expected, the Conference of the County Council has been postponed to Augast 6th, at the request of many dele gates who are also members of the House.

CHRISTCHUKCH, this day. OF TWO SEA LIONS. Two large sea lions were captured on the baech near Leitchfield last night. xvRREST OF AN ABSCONDER. Rouau Lockhead has been arrested at Nadouna, Victoria, for embezzling money while a clerk in the employ of the Benefit Building Society. 120 APPLICATIONS FOR A PLACE. Iv reply to an advertisement, no less than 120 applications have been received for the appointment of assistant librarian at the Public Library; salary £3, and house free.

ENGINEER AND CITY BAND CONCERT.

Lovkrs of music who attended the Choral Hull last evening had no reason to complain of tf'G Band concert, which was one of the best that we haA Te experienced for month*. Tnere- was also an excellent attendance, which must havo been satisfactory to the minstrels Avhoso sweet strains havolso often delighted citizens under the green trees in moonlight Binnmer evenings. Tho programme included some choice seleitions and ballads, and was faithfully adhered to. Tho concert opened with an overture by tho band (Verdi): 60ngs, "The knights of olden days," and " Wreathe not for me a garland fair," by Mr H. Thompson ; " Truth in absence," and " Ruby," by Miss Junter. of tho Thames, given with much grace and feeling; " Scenes that are brightest," and " Killarney." by Mrs Raynes; Avere sung with appreciation and received'with pleasure. Mr Impey gave a clarionet solo '•rt'uiitaui," anda duet, accompanied on the flute by Mr Innes, in a perfect manner. Mr Buruham's "Nancy Lee," was ably rendered, Mr Livingstone, of St. Mary's, accompanied on the piano. "The wind and the harp." and " Pray for those at sea," performances by Misses Sarah and Kate Howard, were pleasing and acceptable, and highly creditable to the sisters. Miss Turrell gave a sol-' ou the violin, and repeated at the urgent demand of the auditory, A very young lady played a sol<> on the ICnglißh concertina, and was much applauded. The band played a dessriptive fantasia, "From East to West, interspersed with representative airs of didarent nations, and the waltz, " Amor otten Tanze (Gung'J), concluding with the National Anthem. Mr nwallow directed, and aid ed*fee concert greatly by his accompaniments. 'i h« concert throughout, in point of merit, was a (creat success, and calculated to raise tho taste of the people ; and if the public were treated mor_ frequently to such genuino concerts, it Avouhi benefit the community at large.

HARBOUR BOARD.—THIS DAY.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board was held this afternoon. Present :J. T. Boylan (in the chair), A. Isaacs, T. T. Masefield, J. C. Firth, W. C. Daldy, J. W. Melton, L. W. Eaton, Brown W. Thome, McKenzie, Cos grave, and Casey. COMMUNICArTONS. Letter from J. S. Cooper, stating that a Harbour Bill would be introduced at the approaching session, a copy of which Avould be forwarded. Letter from Town Clerk with reference to the outbreak of small-pox in Victoria. The Secretary stated that the Harbour master had communicated Avith [the pilots, conveying instructions. Letter from Anderson and Co., with reference to state oft shed. Referred to Works Committee. Letter from Chief Harbour Master reco mending removal of the powder magazin from Freeman's Bay, a very dangerou place for the purpose. The Harbour Mas ter recommended a powder hulk in the har bour and a magazine at Mount Eden. Referred to the Works Committee to re port upon. FISH-MABKET. Mr Isaacs presented a petition fiom the fish-mongers of Auckland, praying for a site for a fish-market on the <:ore-street jetty. Referred to the Public Works and Endow ment Committee. TIMBER COMPANY'S AVHARF. The Works Committee recommended the refusal of the application of the Timber Company for permission to construct a Avharf at their site, Freeman's Bay. On the motion of Mr Cosgrave, the matter Avas referred back to the Works Committee for re-consideration. FREEMAN'S BAY. P^ The subject of Messrs Jagger and Parker's application for lease of foreshore at Free man's Bay, considered at a former meeting, Avas again introduced. Letters from the Ponsonby Highway Board and City Council with reference to the completion of the Freeman's Bay Avork. On the motion of Mr Cosgrave, seconded by Mr Masefield, the matter Avas referred back to the Works Committee, for further consideration.

E^EM^aiKr_UIUBMESDAT, JUNE 1-



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BSS ___*, k Baker-and Farron AvilPagain visit Ne AY Zealand towards the end ofthe year. A rumour is current in Wellington to the effect that a reserve of 40,000 acres is to be made for Milford harbour. f sag sacs k a '■■ n WANTED KNOWN, Mr. W. H. DB_riljier_ advertisement of Wonderful Bargains wiLUbe.found in the 2nd column of the 4th page. - V ■;,. " Ay lADIES' JACKETS and Ulsters, mosi J Fashionable Paris and London Patterns.— Tho Ladies of Auckland should call and have one of these maderto order before buying ready made ones. A Perfect Fit Guaranteed.—J. Alwinger, Tailor and Clothier, Victoria-street. FROM OLD TO NEW.—Now is the time to get your Wardrobe renovated. Clothes cleaned, dyed, and repaired. After 15 years' experience;. I can guarantee satisfaction, at very moderate rates.—J. 1 Alwinger, Tailor and Clothier, Victoria-street./ ANTED, Eli_a, late Laundress at Sturt's Hotel, Levuka. Fiii, to call upon Mrs. Sinclair, corner Union and Wellirgton streets, Auckland. '_ WANTED, a Servant, must be a good cook and laundress; references required. —Mrs. Dyer, Manukau Road, Paraell. W ""ANTED, a strong Boy.—St. Mungo Cafe, Queen-street. WANTED, by a single gentleman, Board and Lodging, with bath; where no other boarders are kept Dreferred.—Address stating terms to W.T. office of this paper. WANTED, a strong Boy.—CVStreeter Pork Butcher, Newton. WANTED, a strong Boy as an appren tice.—James MoKenzie, Blacksmith, Lorne-stree'. , ANTED, for the Itoyal Mail Hotel, a respectable Yonng Man as Under Waiter; also a Boy; reference required. WANTED, 200 Dozen/Champagne and Wine Bottles, at Is 3d per dozen.—J. Wendel, Wine Manufacturer, Symonds-atreet. WANTED, a good Woman Cook ; good wages.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, some good Boys from 14 years of age to scrape Gum; good wages paid—Arnold, Hines, and Co., Custom-house street. W~ ANTED, by Lady tAVO Furnished Rooms, with fire-place, in the neighbourhood of Symond-strcet.—Address, " B." Post Office. WANTED, a respectable Girl for the country; good reference required; to attend to a refreshment room.—Apply to Mrs Jaggar, Newmarket, . WANTED, a competent Second Cook for Hotel.—Enqnire this office. ANTED, Tenants, rent FREE, as follows: 2 rooms in a cottago, with use of garden; and a Cottage for looking after a horse.—Hannaford, Queen-street. WANTED, two Gentleman Boarders ; all the comforts of a quiet home. Terms moderate.—Apply Myrtle Villa. Mount-street. ANTED KuoAvn, a Meeting of all who are desirous of having established a Temperance Hotel, on a largo scale, will take place in the back room of the Temperance Hall, on Thursday night, at eight o'clock.—R. Peace, Convener pro, tern. WANTED, a Needlewoman to live in the house.—Mrs. E. Isaacs, BoDa Vista, Eden Crescent. W"~ ANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required,—Apply to Mr. Aickin Chemist. WANTED, a good Laundry-maid.— Apply at Stab Office for address. WANTED KNOWN, that White' is the best and cheapest Cement. On Sale, 500 casks.— Keane and Jenkinson.Victoria streot Kast, Auckland. WANTED, a First-class Shepherd for the Waikato.—Apply Robert Maclean, Bleak House. Howick. WANTED, a smart respectable Boy as Messongor.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, a Girl about 17 for house work.—Apply Mrs. J. J. Holland, corner of Havelock and Symonds-streeta. WANTED KNOWN, that Mr. Full james has on hand a large Stock of New and Second-hand Books, together with an assortmennt of miscellaneous articles at the Star Book-stall, No. 4, City Market; and Hobson-street, two doors from Governor Browne Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, that W. Brown hill, Bootmaker, late of 70. Queen-street has removed to his new premises, 156. Queen street, next to the New Zealand Clothing Factory, where all orders for town or country, will receive piompt attention. ANTED KNOWN, that Miss Lincoln, Teacher of Music and Piano forte, will give Lessons at iier Residence, Bymonds-street, opposite the Cnoral Hall. W ANTED Known, DUTTON BROS, are now prepared to Supply all kinds of Corks, viz., Wine, Boer, Brewers' Bungs, Che mists' Vials, Daffies, &c. ; also. Manufacturers of Life Buoys. Belts, Ships' Fenders, andgonumo Cork Socks.—Cork Manufactory, Upper Queen street, Auckland. N.B.—Cork Shavings for Sale. WANTED to Sell (cheap), 1000 yards Wincey, 6d, worth 9d ; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at 10id per yard, worth Is 6d ; 3000 yards of Feather-edged Ribbon, at 6d, worth Is; 25 dozen Kid Gloves, good, at 2s; 15 dozen Gloves, 2 buttons, 3s 6d per pair ; same quality, extra good, at is per pair ; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers, &c, &c, also sold cheap ; 500 yards all-wool Shephords Plaid at Is S£d per yard, worth 2s; a job lot of Aberdeen Winceys at is 3d, worth 2b; 20 dozen Striped Merino Stockings at 1b 3d, worth 2s. Also a largo lot of travellers samples of Ladies', Gent's, and Children's Stockings and Socks, purchased cheap, and will be sold at wholosalo prices.— William Eyre, Enniskillen House, Victoria street^ _ WANTED to SELL (cheap), 1 ton of Treacle, only 3d lb., 121bs. for 2s 6d; 60 cases of Apples; Large Apples, 4d lb,; Small Apples, 3d lb.; Vegetable Dishes, from 2s 3d to 3s 6d; lot of Meat Dishes cheap; Whito and Gold Stone Cups and Saucers, only 9d each Ladies' Kid Boots, only 5s 6d; Maltese Lace from Is 8d to 3s 6d a yard; Hair Pins, Is 2d lb.; Clothes Pegs, four dozen for 6d. 6s per case of 5 gross ; large Fancy Vinegar Bottles, Is each; lot of Flower Pot faam Id to Is each; and a variety of other rtf les cheap; Popular Relish Sauce, only 6b 6d per dozen; a rare Bargain: a Beer Pump, with four braaß taps, only 30s; Blacking, Is per box; Blue 9d per lb.; Full weight Sperm Candles, lid lb., b lb*, for 5s 3d; Washing Powders, 6d per doz.—H. Watts, Pitt- B\\f ANTED KNOW N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED In SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security,. re-paykble by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance dow.i right-of way. T7_TANTED, the Public to knoAv tha V T H. Green has a splendid collection of Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale this year; alto 200,000 two-year old Quicks, 12a per 1000; 30,000 one-year-old, 8s per 1000. Gardens and Orchards laid out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.— Lilydale Nukskry, One Tree Hill. All orders left with Mr. Greenwood, Market House Inspector, will be promptly attended to. N.B.—L. H. Green attends the Market every Saturday. C. DENNES' Reduced Price List • of Sewing Machines:—New Dolly Varden, £3 10s; Princess^ of Wales, £4 4s; Weriheim. £110s; Arm and Platform, £4 10s ; Singers, from £6; Wheeler and Wilson from £5 10s; Fret Saws, from £3 10s.—Great Depot, Queen-street. GO TO BATH. Wanted, the Public to Know that the Public Baths, Victoria street East, are open week days, 7 a.m. till 9 p m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m.; and all week days, except Saturday, from 2 till 4 p.m., for Ladies. Hot, Cold, and Shower Bath, and every convenience for Ladies and Gentleman, Is. ANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cuatom-house-street ANTED, a General Servant; Avages good; Nursemaid kept.—Apply at this office. •■ WANTED, a respectable Youth to drive a Baker's Cart; also a sti ong Boy as an Apprentice to the Baking business.—Jas. Leslie, Parnell. j- - 'ANTED, Tuition in Dancing by a competent Teacher for three pupils. Would not object to join a Select Class, /Locality, top of Symond-street. Address, stating terfhs, '* P. 0., Box 235- .__ WANTED immediately, three Appren tices to the Dressmaking and Machine. —Mis. Lockwood, Grey-street, next to Mr Wilson, Baker. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times. Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. HOL-SHIP, Manager. THOSE who wish to acquire a knowledge ofthe French and Spanish Languages, or either, can take Lessons from Mr G. B._ Smith, at his resi dence, the last cottage but one iv Union-street and Freeman's Bay, where he intends holding an Evening Class. Terms moderate. FIRE AND BURGLARY.—An assorted shipment of Tann's Celebrated Fire and Thief Proof Safes, now landing.—E and H. Isaacs.



r rpHEATRE ROYAL. c SATURDAY, JUNE 22. Under the Patronage of His Worship the f Mayor (H. Brett, Enq.), Captain Leßoy and the Naval Brigade, Captain Dignan and the Hobson Company, Captain Isaacs and 1 the Nixon Light Horse. Superintendent 3 Hughes and "the Fire Brigade, Captain Butler, and the Salvage Corps, and tho I Volunteer Force. * A GRAND PERFORMANCE IN AID OF THE WIDOW AND FAMILY OF THE LATE 3 BAND.-SERGT MAKLIN, • (Of the Naval Brigade), . Will be given in the Theatre Royal on Saturday f night next, under the management of Mr f. DOBAN. i The Hibernian Band have kindly volunteered - their services for the occasion, and will play selections of Music in front of the Theatre i previous to the performance. Pkices :—Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. } * See Thursday's Stak for Programme. , r; — Tenders. > . i ' rjHENDERS FOR STEAMER. Tenders for Building a Steamer for the Patea Steam Shipping Company are invited to bo sent in to the Chairman of the above Company. Plans and specifications maybe seen at the office of A. Buckland, Esq., Haymarket. Auck land. Tenders will close at Patea at 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, Ith July, 1878. Telegraphic Tenders will be accepted if re ceived on above date. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily aoCeptea' R.E.McRAE, Chairman. m 0 ~B U I L D E R 8. TENDERS will be received until Noon of the 25th instant, for the erection of two Shops in Queen-street. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be receiveed by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of Friday, the 28th instant, for the erection and completion of a Granary in Albert-street. Plans and Specifications at my Office, next the Union Bank, Queen-street. P. HEEAPATH, Architect. ; TVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Waipuku Beiuge Contract. Waitaba-Patea Railavay. Public Works Oillce, Wellington, 9th May, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 19th June, 1878, for the above contract. They mu3t bo ad dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Waipuku Bridge." Plans and specifica tions may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Wanganui, and Wellington, and at the Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of tho same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of tho above named offices by the same|hour, and accom panied by a cheque on some bank in the town . where the tender?is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as goodf or twenty one days, and to be in favour of tho Receiver- Ceneral's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. _, _ JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this Contract can be pur chased at the above offices. BOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. FENCING NORTH HEAD RESERVE, DEVON PORT. Tenders will be received until noon of THURSDAY, 20th instant, for the above work. Specification and forms for tenders at County Council Office. No. 1, Queen-street, and Mr. O. May's Store, Devonport. " H. ALLRIGHT, County Engineer. m O SHIPMASTERS. Tenders for taking a Cutter from Auckland to Levuka, will be received at our office until noon on WEDNESDAY. 19th inst. J HrCNDERSON & MACFARLANE. "OONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TO DON TRACTORS. No eligible Tender having offered for Works in New-street, Modified Plans and Specification can be seen at the office of Mr W. J. Dalton, District Engineer, and Fresh Tenders wid be received at the office of the Secretary up to 12 o'clock noon of the 22nd Juno inst. By order of the Board. GEO. W. JONES, Secretary. HE~COLONIAL BAinK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Proprietors are reminded that the 21th instant is the latest date on which their applications for the Shares offered to them can can be received at Head Office or Branches. It is also notified to the Proprietors and the Public that no Tender for the UNALLOCATED Shares can be considered unles3 lodged, and the Deposit and Premium offered paid, on or before 21th inst. GEO. COWIE, General Manager. Manager's Office, nedin, 15th June, 18T3. niTY OF AUCKLAND. ABATTOIR FEES AND RENTS. Town Clerk's Office, 18th June, 1878. Notice is hereby given that all Fees for Slaughtering of Cattle, and Rents for Paddocks. &c., are payable to the Abattoir Inspector, at this office, and require to be paid within seven days after due. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. r(ilY "OF AUCKLAND. NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS. Rates for Domestic Water Supply and Meter Accounts require to be paid within seven days ; due date. Failing payment consumers will be < liable to have the supply stopped. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, June 17,1878. ! mO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. Tenders required for Raising and Alteration • of a four-roomed House, in Sheridan-stteet. Planß to be seen at WM. LEYS', Wyndham-street, Nest Star Office. ' nAUTIOrI TO THE PUBLIC~! > DR. BRIGHT'- PHOSPHODYNE. ' Whereas it having become known to the Pro » prietors of " Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne" that a Medicine, emanating from an unscrupulous i London firm, is exported to India, China, &c., , and foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy to Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne, they feel it due to the public to specially caution them against this ) compound, and request their most careful r attention to the following distinctive character , istics of Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne :— Ist. That Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne is sold only in cases. I 2nd. The words "Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne 1 are clearly blown in each bottle, f 3rd. The Registered Trade Mark and Signa <■ tuie of Patentee aro printed on the label of every case. 4th. Directions for use in all the following * languages are enclosed in each case—English, s French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Por tuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkish, Persian. Hindostani. Madrasse, Bengalee. Chinese, and Japanese, without which none can possibly be " Genuine. 3 DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is the only ' reliable remedy for Nervou3 and Liver Coni . plaints and aU Functional Derangements. ; DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is patron ised by the aristocracy and the elite, extensively I ueed in the Army and Navy, and strongly re _ commended by the leading Medical Practi -- tioners. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE ia sold by - all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors 1 throughout the Globe. 1 N.BT-Ask for DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHO !. DYNE, and do not be persuaded to take any Useless and Possibly Dangerous Substitute.



| Meetings. | A PUBLIC MEETING of all those who are interested in Out door Exercise and Recreation, wiU be held, at the Thames Hotel, on FRIDAY next, at 3.30 p.m. to take into consideration the advisability of urging the Auckland Improvement Commis sioners to forthwith make the RECREATION GROUND available to the Public. The Chair will be taken punctually at the appointed hour. f A TTENTION. — AUCKLAND i_-__, SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. "■ The Monthly Inspection Parade will take place, in the Drill-ehed, on Tuesday, the 18th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Undress Uniform, arms, and accoutrements. JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain. T O. G. T. The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meet, as usual, in the Alexandra-street School room, every TUESDAY EVENING, at 7.30. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL. Secretary. ROYAL OAK GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The ordinary Annual Meteting of the Share holders of the Royal Oak Gold Mining Company (Limited), is hereby convened to be held, at th Company's Office, Coromandel, on FRIDAY 21st day of June, 1878, at 11 o'clock a.m. Business: To receive Directors' Report, Mining"l Manager's Report, and Balance-sheet, to elect Directors in place of those who retire in com pliance with the Articles of Association, to elect Auditors. W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandel, 6th June, 1878. NION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be hold in the Large Room, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 27th instant, at 2 p.m. Business: —To receive Director's Report and Balance-sheet, and elect two Directors. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, Jnne 17,1878. ("WRE GOLD MINING COMPANY J (LIMITED). The Ordinary Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held, in the Company's office, Shortland street, next Po3t-office, Auckland, on FRIDAY," the 23tti day of June, 1878, at 12 o'clock noon. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, and elect one Director. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, June 17.11878. ■ ; "'■ -' - To Let. (COTTAGE TO LET, in Ponsonby. J Good range, pantry. Every convenience ; large garden planted with fruit-trees. Rent, 7s. —Apply, Hogg's store, Ponsonby Road. TO LET, a comfortable four-roomed Cot tage in Lome-street.—T. Ussher, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. TO LET, in Stanley-street, Great North Road, opposite H. Ogle, carter, a comfort able 4-roomed House, with good well; rent, 83.— Apply to R. Downey. TO LET, a four-roomed House.—Apply to J. Abbott, Grocer, Hobson-street. TO LET,-a 13-Roomed House, in Hob son-street. Large garden, gas, water, bath— every convenience.—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street. T LEI', that central Shop in Queen street, as now occupied by W. J. Offer and Co]., bootmakers.- Apply to B. Tanner, agent,' Hight-street. F_lO LET, the House in Alton Road, re- JL cently occupied by Dr. Hartmann. —John Buchanan, Shortland-street. npO LET, a Seven - Roomed House, I Syraond-street. Good view. Garden frontand cack. H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stitch bury Buildings. TO LET, large Marine Residence, just built, at Bella Vista, Ponsouby. Splendid view, and frontage to the AVaitemata. Rental low.—Apply to Mr. S. Vaile, Shortland-street. cayrs=3_»ga _a» iiii—H ranffT-nnsmug—nwß_ mm ■ ll winy——www For Sale. s£\ ACRE FARM in Wairoa.South, all \ r 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 street. $>S. PER ACRE.—SO acres of unim /V proved Land, about one-third bush' consisting in part of ti-tree fit for firewood, the remainder good mixed bush, 15 miles from Auckland by water, or 20 by land.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, a good six-roomed House, with Avash-house, bathroom, dairy, two stall stable, buggy and hay-house, pigeries. &c, and about an acre of good ground well laid out and planted with very large ornamental and other trees, also orchard and flower garden. It is well adapted for a doctor or anyone wishing to build villa residences, having large frontage to two good streets, only fifteen minutes Avalk from the Union Bank.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen-street. ALLOTMENT to Lease or for Sale' corner of Symonda and Mount-street.— Apply to F. G. Ewington. WAITAKEREI. — For Sale (cheap), 100 acres of good bush land, two miles from Railway Station.—T. Ussher, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. lilOR SALE, NeAV Family Singer's SeAving : Machine (treadle), with case of accessories, nearly new, price £7 ; also, for Sale cheap, the Business and Stock of the Metropolitan Fruit Depot, Kacangahape Road. Newton. mO BUILDERS, FIREWOOD, AND JL TIMBER MERCHANTS. FOR SALE, SEVEN TEARS' LEASE OF LARGE ALLOTMENT, Corner of Windham and Nelson-streets, 130 x 100 feet; also the House and Buildings erected thereon, with the right of removing the same at the end of the term. JW 5 __P_ —FOUR-ROOMED House.-For Sale dblDu, in Freeman's Bay. Small deposit required ; balance by weekly payments.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. jOB __ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society oOi-V principles, r on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. -_2? *> A —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS d& /_/ \7« for Sale at Mount Eden, £20 each. —S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street. OQA CASH, balance by AVeekly payments SwOl/ of 10s—5-roomed Cottage and large allotment, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street. — S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. _IJf»/_ K4\ -FOR SALE, Suburban _tO° F. Grocery Store, with 9-roomed Dwelling House, fitted with grates, range, tank, fee; also 2-staU Stable, wash-house, well, &c. The store is doing a profitable business. Terms to suit purchasers ; weekly payments if desired,—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. YIN CENT-STREET.—A Large Free hold Allotment in this street For Sale by Samuel Cochi ano and .Son, Land agents, Fort- Btreet. 4j>*»p_ik —HOUSE of 5 rooms, with wash ovO_J\r. house, scullery, and every con venience ; also 2-stall stable and hay-loft, with corner freehold allotment 50 x 100.— S. Vaile, House and Land agent, bhortland-street. j£»£>K CASH, balance by weekly payments 3&rmiiJ of Bs—Neat Cottage of 4 rooms and Scullery. Good well, tank back and front, garden, &c. Situated near Mount Eden. Price, £175.—5. Vaile, House and Land agent, Short land-street. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of MeSsri. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee. &c, threon. For further particulars, apply to' JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. A CCEPTANCE OF CHALLENGE. On behalf of E. McGINLEY £ accept the Challenge of J. R. HUTTON to Run him Half a Mile, and will meet him at any time and place to make a deposit, and settle terms of match. (Signed) J. MARTIN, for E. McGinley. BOARD & RESIDENCE required for a Gentleman and Lad3 r, with one child, sitting-room and two bedrooms; neighbourhood of Parnell preferred.—Address, stating terms, to B„ Box 174, Post-ofllce. TWO POUNDS REWARD.—Lost, a Wedding Ring, Avith initials A. W. inside. The above reward will be paid on delivery tc A. M. Williams, 219, Queen-street. FOUND, a in Onehunga. Th< owner can have the same by applying t( R. A. England, Auctioneer, Queen street, One hunga.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT UF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY". In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of William Miller, late of Coromandel, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Hotelkeeper, a Debtor. It is hereby notified that at the First Meeting of the Creditors of the said William Miller, held this day, Mr. Thomas Macffarlane, of the City of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee in the Estate of the said William Miller ; and the said Thomas Macffarlane has. in writing, intimated to the Registrar his acceptance of the said office, Dated, at Auckland, this 18th day of June, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. Adam Brock, Solicitor for Debtor. XN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of John Munro, a Debtor. This is to notify that John Munro, of Auck land, Blacksmith, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements Avith his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to he held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auck land, on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of July, 1878, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 18th day of June. 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Ss HAURAKI GOLD MINING DISTRICT. Warden's Office, Coromandel, 11th June, 1878. The application for a License for Gold Mining Purposes, under "The Gold Mining Districts Act, 1873," specified in the Schedule hereunder, may be granted on TUESDAY, the 14th of July, 1878, unless valid objection thereto be in the meantime made in writing, and lodged at this office not less than seven clear days before that date. Plan and application may be seen here. JACKSON KEDDELL, Warden. SCHEDULE. Ao. 195—Robert Tringham, for Tringham's Gold Mining Company (Limited), 4 acres 1 rood, situated above the junction of tho Waipawa and Main Creek, ground for merry known as the Flying Cloud Claim, bounded on all sides by supposed un occupied ground. Mark on pcga, T No. 196—William Nicboll, for self, 5 acres and 20 perches, part of Old Murphy' 3 Hill Claim, and bounded on all sides by sup posed unoccupied ground Mark on pegs, N. __ No. 197—Daniel Francis Ryan, for Welcome Gold Mining Company, 6 acres and 30 perches, bounded on the South by the Watchman, and on all other Bides by supposed unoccupied ground. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per on, a th Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount.- Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s Sd per ton. A ton of Coke is eaual to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. . ROB ER T BB B W 111,, In Announcing to the Public HIS REMOVAL TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES, ■ NEXT THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA, Begs most sincerely to thank his numerous Cus tomers for past favours, and hopes by strict personal attention to business to merit a con tinuance of the same. ._ US' N.B.—His Numerous Consignments of NEW SEEDS have now nearly all arrived, all of which have been obtained from the MOST RELIABLE AND APPROVED GROWERS. CATALOGUES will be issued on SATURDAY NEXT, in the Star, " Weekly News," and " Daily Herald" Newspapers. , «3L MARK THE ADDRESS NEXT UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA, QUEEN-STREET. HARBOUR VIEW GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the eleventh) of One Shilliug per Share, payable to the Manager, at the Company's Office, Coromandel, on or before WEDNESDAY, July 10, 1878. P. TIBBNESr, • -•-■ Manager. Coromandel. May 31,1878. TTNIVEKSITY OF NEW ZEALAND. It it hereby notified for general information that the Degree of Bachelor of Arts will be publicly conferred on Messrs. R. H. Rattray and W. St. Clair Tisdall by His Honor Mr Justice Gillies in the Choral Hall on THURS DAY, the 20th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. The presence of all interested in the cause of Education is invited. •• Judge's Chambers, 171h June, 1878. HE COLONIAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND (FIRE & MARINE.) NOTICE TO INSURERS. At the Expiration of the First Financial Period of the Company, the Directors will after to persons Avho may have Insured with the Com pany, the right of raking up at par one of the Unallotted Shares for every £1 of premium paid by them, whether for Fire or Marine risks. . JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent for Auckland. TINCOKE Vy HISKY. NOW LANDED, ex 'Spirit of the Dawn), 100 CASES OF THE ABOVE CELE BRATED WHISKY. THOMAS MACKY, ' FORT-STR.EET. ,j_\i QTEAM TO THE WADE j^^^^v k3 and puhoi. •>™_SB___S» T^M 0 , shanter Will commence to run as under: For Wade: From Wade: Thursday, 6 a.m. Friday, 10.30 a.m.. For Puhoi: Saturday, 7 a.m.; return Monday. Weather and other circumstanoes permitting Fares:—For the Wade: Single, 4s; Return 7s. For Puhoi: Single, 6s ; Return, 103. ' MASTER, Agent; Or, G. R. MoNAB, 30, Queen-street. Agents for Puhoi: Schischka Bros. P.S.-During the trip to the Wade the Tarn o Shanter will call at Brown Bay and Long Bay. TO-MORROW CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY, MANCHESIER GOODS &c, &c, &c ' For Unreserved Sale. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Wednesday next.at 11 o'clock Grey Calicos, Drills uiuck. [ Longeloths, Sheetings , 10-411-4 White Blankets, Scarlet do Fancy Prints, Bengal Stripes Pale Books, Victoria Lawns i ; Lappet BliDds, Long Curtains Men's White and Crimean Shirts > Handkerchiefs, Belts, Braces Men's Brown Cotton and Merino i-hna* Women's White and Fancj Stdpe. _____ _ Millinery, Ribbons, Lace Goods 3 Velvets, Trimmings, Haberdashery, &c Terms at Sale.