H. Reynolds/and Bro Coloi el Reader, P.M. By appointment from ihe P.G.M. Bro McCulloch, P.P.D.G.M., acted as Installing Officer, and administered the obligations, and delivered the charges to the officers elect in the following order:—Provincial Deputy Grand Master. Bro. Alexander Johnston,P.M.: Provincial Deputy Grand Chaplain, Rev Bro Harvey; Pro vincial Deputy Grand Secretary, Bro Gillon, P.M. ; Provicial Grand Senior Deacon, Bro PoAVles, P.M. ; Provincial Grand Marshall; Bro. Dale, P.M. Each offl-er was invested Avith the jeAvel and clothing of his office by the P.G.M. The neAVIy-installed Deputy Grand Master having been placed on the right of the P.G.M., was saluted by the brethi en, the choir meanwhile performing the hym- "Onwa-d, Mason Brothers." Tho Pro vincial Grand Master then, in eloquent terms, addrc»K!d the brethren, and the neAvly-installed officers in particular, ufter which the anthem "To Heaven's High Architect, all Praise" was beautifully given by the choir. An apology was read from P.P.G.M. Bro. "Vincent Pyke, Avho Ava* to have delivered an oration, but Avas pre vented by Parliamentary duties from attending. The ode, "Master Supreme, Accept our Praise," having been sung, the neAvly-instahed P.D.G.M. Bro. Johnston addressed the brethren, thanking the Provincial Grand Master for the great honour done him, and urging the membeis of the Craft-to act up to the sublime precepts of morality and charity inculcated by the Craft. The ode " Noa\- our social labour's closing," Avas then given by the choir, after which a vote of thanks was giA^en to Bro. McCulloch for the admirable and impressive manner in AA'hich he had performed the arduous duties of Insta'ling Master. This having been duly replied to, the Provincial Grand L:idg-> was closed in aucieni form, and the R.VV.P.G.M. and officer- retired. The Water oo Lodge then resumed, and on being reduced toj he fir-t degree, votes of thanks Avere recorded to the Installing Master and to the brethren who had kindly assisted in the choir. The Lodge was th _ closed.

Subsequently a banquet was held in the Occi dental Hotel, Bro. Johnston occupying the chair, supported by Bro. the Hon. F. Whitaker on his right, Bro. VV*. McCullough. P.P.D.G.M. on his left, and Bro. Lindsay, R.W.M., Waterloo Lodge, occupying the vice-chair. The banquet was of a most excellent character, reflecting great credit on Mr Inglis, the caterer. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly pro posed and honoured, and a most pleasant evening was passed-

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before E. C. BarstoAV Esq., E.M. ; and B. McLean Esq., J.P.). Drunken and Wild. — Four persons pleaded guilty to being drunk on Saturday evening, aud were subjected to the usual penalty. EOBINSON OF HOwTCK. — Solomon Robinson Avas charged Avitli the larceny of 27 pine trees, A'alue 30s, the property of John Mel'ieruey, of Howick, on the 6th inst. —Prisoner, after a long pause, pleaied guilty. — Constable Moar stated the circumstances. He traced the pines to prisoner's father's garden, Avhere he had planted them, telling his father that Mrs Martin had made him a present of tnem, as be Avas such a good boy. The father did not take the tiouble to enquire into the truth of the boy's statement. —The Court ordered prisoner to pay a fine of 20s, and 30s, value of the trees, with, costs, or in default 7 days' imprisonment and to be once flogged. Unhappy Mothers.- -Elizabetb Nelson aud Susan Wetberell Avere charged with neglecting to contribute towards the support of their children iv the Industrial Home.— Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy said Mrs Nelson had paid an instalment, but Mrs "Wetberell had not made her appearance. He would ask that a Avarrant might be issued for her apprehension. —AlloAved to stand over until later in the day. Multum IN PARvO.—James Couley Avas finedss, cots, 10s Gd, for permitting bis cow to Avander in Alten Eoad. Sergeant Mulville proved the case. Mary Carroll, 14 cows, in St. Stephen's Road, Parnell, ss, costs, 5s Sd. John Volkuer, horse at liberty in Wellesley-street, ss, costs, 5s 6d. John Bird, goat in Victoria Quadrant, 2s 6d, costs, 5s Gd. Mr Bird asked for a Aveek's credit, othenvise be must sell bis goat to pay the fine. Allowed a week on the re commendation of Mr Pardy. Charles Kelly, same offence. Mr Kelly said his goat had died suddenly. The Court said he must pay all tne same, 2s 6d, and costs. Charles Veitb, "Blue Post," pleaded guilty to tbe same offence, but had strongly tethered the animal, 2s 6d, costs Bs.—-George Cole, for riding on tbe footpath in Park Eoad, 10s costs Bs. Mr Clayton said this habit Avas becoming a great nuisauce, and the District Board had deter mined to prosecute iv every case. —James Dempsey for obstructing tbe Avay in Hob son-street. Mr Dempsey explained that be had done a!l he could in tbe matter, and Avas not desirous of evading the law, 5s and costs, His Worship remarking that Mr Dempsey had attempted to comply with the law, otherwise the fine might have been

£3. The Modern Mariner. — Wm. Henry Campbell, alias Captain Taylor, Avas brought up on five charges of obtaining goods and moneys by false pretences from the settlers of Tamaki and Remuera, Avithin the last fortnight. The first charge Avas for obtain ing one overcoat, Avliite shirt, pair goloshes, stockiims, boots, etc., value £1 6s 6d, and 3s U in silver on the 30th August, the pro perty of John Simpson, of Tamaki East.— Prisoner pleadad guilty.—The second charge Avas of obtaining a coat, shirt, boots, and other articles, value, £1 ss, the property of B. McLean, Esq., ou the 30th inst. (3) A guernsey shirt, socks, shoes, shirts, and hat value 12s, the property of Charles T. Tuke. on the 30th inst. (4) Coat, trousers, hat, etc., from Archibald Clarke, Remuera, on the 2nd inst. (5) 2s In money, the property of Henry Sellars, of Remuera, on the 2nd. —Prisoner, Avho was not apparently ashamed of his position, pleaded guilty to all the charges.—Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisoner was a well-known character, aud had played his several parts upon the Avorld's great stage. There Avas no occasion whatever for the dishonest course he had take to. He bad been iv the employ of Mr James Watt iv the Avood buisness, but pre ferring a life of dishonesty to one of honest labour, he assumed the fiuise of the modern marker and with considerable success. His pitiful story had melted the hearts of the good people of Tamaki and Remuera, aud even caused the children to empty the con tents of their money boxes into his hands. In audition to the sketch of his career in the STAB, the prisoner Avent to S. John's College and proposed to the servant, saying he had lost £17, and was prepared to marry her Avithout further delay. The young lady, however, Avas not ready, and told him to "wait a little lousier." The Court ordered prisoner to Mount Eden, Avith hard labour, for 4 months for each offence, to run con secutively. . TT Life in Willow-stkeet. — Henry Ha,vks Avas charged Avith using violent language toAvards Mary Ann Williams, of Willow-street, Eranklin Road, ou thei -Bid inst.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—-Mary Ann Williams deposed that she was walking out Avith a youug friend, carry ing her sister's little baby, when a little boy shoultd out "Polly, theres your sweetheart; there's Harry Hawks ; dont you see him ?" She would not look at him. He Avas a general deceiver. Had been courting her and her sister for six months, to her sister's sorroAV. He shook his fist at her, and swore he Avould choke the child and hang her up to a tree. She wentm fear of her life.—Louisa Williams said the prisoner was .he father of her baby, and ever since her misfortune had taunted her, and had treated her Avith cruelty and neglect. He insulted her and her sister on every occasion. — Prisoner said, in defence, that a great deal Avas fudge, he did not deny the paternity of the child, but did not like to be assailed every time he Avent out Avith such words as "Harry, you wretch, keep your bastard, "ere, take the kid, you scoundrel.— His Worship said there Avere faults, no doubt, °a both sides, and had the police charged him under the Vagrant Act he would most certainly have ceeu punished. His conduct, though possibly provoked, Avas most dis creditable, and if brought up again he Would have to find sureties to keep the Peace. Discharged. TOUCHING HEADS.—James Ingham Avas charged with assaulting Edward Mcbarry. striking him on the head, on the btn tost—Mr McGarry asked that the case Night be withdrawn, as one Avas a~ bad as tfie other.—Withdrawn accordingly.

, Iv the estate of Henry Wilson, of Auck land, mariner, the liabilities were set dorm at £278 14s ; assets nil.

FOOTBALL.

Look hack. <"> memory, o'er the shadowy past, The hono-rs or the well-fought field reneAV, Drag from it-s mystic shades hi light to last. The doings of each plucky Football CreAV.

The football season o£ 1878 draws to a close, and the enemies of the noble game have not had much t« ta-e hold of to aid them in their bigoted arguments. So mote it be. I will take the matches in the order played, and come first, on May 25th, to Ponsonby v. Grafton, played on the Metropolitan Ground, Avbich ended in a draw, chiefly caused by the good play of G. Carter, a substitute, who got the " touch" for Grafton, thus equalling the opposing side. On the l^t June Graf ton played the North Shore, Avhere tbe former Avas beaten. On the Bth Ponsonby played North Shore, and the former Avon. In this match an instance was given of the folly of a club travelling without an umpire ; the game being anything but a friendly one, and tbe boy who acted as umpire being utterly un able to control or guide, in case of dispute. Ponsonby afterwards remedied this defect, having the services of an old player in every succeeding match. On the same date (Bth June) Auckland Avas to have played Grafton, but owing to the paucity of attendance a scratch match was formed, which brought out some pood players of the Tradesmen's Club, tAvo or three of whom have, dut ing tbe season, shown themselves good men aud true. On the 15th June Auckland played North Shore, and won the match by a touch to nil. And on the same date Ponsonby played Grafton, and put them through to the tune of 15 points to nothing, not- Avithstanding that Grafton played a most pluck3r came, never ouce losing heart, though obviously overpowered. On June 29th Auckland played Ponsonby, and though Auckland had Bing doAvn from Waikato, aud bad scored 7 points up to the last term, to Ponsonby's nil, Ponsonby's play at the finish was not to be denied, and they succeeded in pulling the match out of the fire, and making a draw—7 points each. July 6th NeAV Zealand played the World, and my countrymen, tho' minus the two Mackys', gave the " all sorts" a rough time of if;, though neither scored. July 13th North Shore v. Ponsonby, the latter won by five points, there was a noticeable ahsenoe of wrangling about the match, as I'onsonby took over their own umpire. On the same date Auckland played Gratton, and won by 16 points. On the 20th July North Shore played Auckland, and though the latter only had eight men aud a substitute they managed to pull oft the match by a " touch." Ponsonby played Grafton on the same date, and beat them by 7 points. On the 27th July Ponsonby played what could not m any fairness be called the Auckland Club, and was beateu for the first time this season, though what club the championship of the year rests with is a moot point. On the lOtli August a team of Auckland players visited the Waikato. Owingto the inability of our heavy Aveigiits to get aAVrty, it was a very light team, ayera.r ng only JOst. libs, or so. After a very tough nm vjh, out of which most of our men brought br .cen shins, through the ignorance of the Waikato men of the rule *' no hacking aliOAved under any circumstances." Auckland won by a touch—2 points—to nil though this Avas dispr.!-::! by Waikato. Avho claim the match to have been a draAV. On the 17th and 24th August World played New Zealand and vice versa, and on both occasions the game was draAvn; if the game Avas Comma's v. World I could tip the Avinner, as Martin, Cooke, and Coleman, and probably several others are Australians by birth. A fourth match AA'as played between these sides on the 31st August, when the World Avon hy 5 points to 2. Colbeok kicked the goal from a mark by Arneil, and Davy got a "touch" for NeAV Zealand, from Avhich no goal resulted, leaving the game as above. Of the individual players I would give special praise to tAvo men who at the commencement of this season were quite green—one to the game in any form, and the other to the Bugby Union Rules—viz., Martin and Biudcii, than Whom _ wish not to see better, or more honest, players. Martin plays for Ponsonby, and Bindon for Auckland. I will take the Auckland Club first, and as best all round, at once spot G. Carter : they can't wipe him out. You would have just as good a chance in giving the shoulder to the Union Bank as to "George." but be hns one fault, and that is in his tongue. He opens out on every and any question r .ised and gives bis opinion m language frequently more forcible that elegant, verb tap. Henderson has, as usual, been a terror to runners, from bis sure collaring. # but should not play whole back, as be robs his side of a first class forward, and is not a kicker. Woon and Lynch have played an honest, unselfish game ; and Mercer's back play can't be beaten; it is a pity be plays so reldom. Next let us review several of "the Ponsonby players for quarter backs, Macky has hal three 011 all the -£a_on, and three better than Martin. Mita, and Cotter it would be hard to find. Of their forwards, Macky. Daw, and Coleman are the be3t. aviui Leopold as place-kick, a thing at Avhich he has no superior iv Auckland. Then, as backs, Cooke and T. Macky are tbe most reliable, and the best pair I have seen here, bar Kerr and Warbrick, Avho were also lon aoiiby men. Undoubtedly thin Club has tbe best team this year, the only time tliey were beaten being by a picked fifteen. Grafton has been very unfortunate this season, having only been able to muster about, Fay, six good men, and having a very long tail, but still tins tail has one good trait in footballers, and that is pluck, and, generally speaking, good temper ; and thought they have lost every match they have played Avich the exception of the draw with Ponsonby, they always fought them to the last moment. This Club has a very good back in Beat', and g->o i men in Orchard, Mears. and Carr—the bitter must keep his knee down m tackling; it is not a manly Avay of receiving an acquaintance, to say the very least of it. -or North Shore, their <-.a_taiu K. Burgess has done hi-i level best all the season, and his play in the Auckland team against Ponsonby was a tre.t. He carries hw weight very well when running, and kicks well when pushed. The two Wells are very hard workers, and sure tackl.ers. Or the rest of the team (bar Webster, who is a good back). I cau say they have the material, but ought to look up the rules and vday more together. I should not leave out in noticing the Auckland Club men, Colbeck. Avho has played iv their last tAvo matches, and played a first-class game. The arbitrary rule of the Bank: of N.Z. deprived several of the Clubs of good men. the most noticeable being Anderson, of the Ponsonby Club, who was undoubtedly one of the coming men. I hope we Bhall have as successful a season next year. Young Colonial.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Befora F. D. Fenton, Esq., District Court Judge.)

GOLDEN ARROAV G.M. COMPANY V. BANK OF

KEW SOUTH WALKS. Mr Alexander made an application to ths Court to confirm an nppointment on behalf of this Company. Mr McKechnie offered some objections, in nons"quence of which his Honor refused to confirm in.

CUARLE* SUKPPAKD V. ROBERT GRAHAM,

Claim, £66 30*. '-~__. Mr Hetketh appeared for plaintiff in this case, Avhich Avas for a bre-ch of agreement. Mr James Kubscl! appeared !i defence. His Honor, sif- r hearing counsel, said that Mr Shepparu ba l no right in the matter, could not posubly maintai". the action, and if plaintiff persisted in goifg on with the case, he should feel bound to decide Hgainst him. Mr Heske^h said under these circumstances he would not call evidence, bat accept a non- DANI-H- M'SWEKNY V. THOMAS HOLMES.

Chum, £100. . .. This whs a claim for an assault, and AVhicfi, by His Honor'- advice, Avas referred to arbitra tion. Mr Geo. W. Binney was anpointed arbi trator

THE COURT. Mr Tyler called the attention of His Honor to the generally uncomfortable state of the Court. It Avas cold, miserable, and out of repair, with out any accommodation for witnesses. He hoped His Honor Avould use bis iufluence in the right direction. .'-■.'-"■"__ i„_* His Honor said he would take the earliest pportunltyof representing the matter to tne Government.

THEATRE ROYAL.

BAKER AND FARRON

Messrs Baker and Farron opened at the Theatre Royal on Saturday eveuing to a splendid house, the dress circle being Avell tilled, and the lower parts of the house per fectly croAvded, many being turned - a\vay. The audience Avas not only large but one of the most enthusiastic that has ever assembled inside the Avails of the Theatre Royal. The piece presented for the opening nhditAvas the drama of "Conrad and Liz*»tte," which met Avith so much suscess on the occasion of Messrs Baker and Farron's last visit to this city. Mr Baker appeared in his old character of " Conrad," aud Mr Farron as the pretty " Lizette, and the li<-hthearted representative of the " ould sod," Tim Flaherty. During the Avhole eveniii"- these gentlemen succeeded, by their iiiiitcd°effort.s, iv keeping their audience m a continual roar of laughter, and as the per formance aims mainly at that object must certainly be pronounced an unqualified success. Mr # _ Bakers representation of the eccentricities of the Dutch character was remarkably clever, and elicited loud and frequent applause from the delighted audience. Mr Farron, too, as Tim "Flaherty, Avas more amusing than ever and the uncontrollable Avit, aud happy exuberance of spirits of the Tight-hearted Irishman jvere rep resented Avith true fidelity. His ";make up" iv the character of L-zette was simply wonderful, transforming as it did, a rather unprepossessing Irishman, into, a pretty ".fiauleiu." The songs by both gentlemen were extremely well sung and frequently encored. Mr Farron, indeed, met with-a perfect ovation oil the completion of the old favorite, Tim Flaherty. Miss R. Saunders was very successful in the repre sentation of Lucy Fuller, and the other

members of thecompany all acquitted them selves creditably. Of their respective merits Aye shall speak at greater length on another occasion. TO-NIGHT. " Conrad and Lizette" Avill be repeated this evening, when, no douht, there will be another large audience to Avitness its pro duction. - ■

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our OAvn Correspondent.)

COROMANDEL, this day. Kapauga. — About thirty pounds of specimens Avere obtained on Saturday. There is a good show in the face. The Tokatea lodged sixty-four ounces of gold, a partial return from tbe crushing going ou. . Golden Point.—Specimens and picked stone have been got every breaking doAvu in the winze. Argyle.—Rich stone aud good prospects from the winze all the way down.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. UNEMPLOYED.

The County Council has received a reply from tbe Government re work for the unem ployed, suggesting that they should be re moved to Christchurch, where they Avould find employment. The County do not approve suggestion, aud at a meeting of the Borough and County Councils this morning it was decided to employ as many of the men as possible at stone-breaking. A boy named Quadry received se\;en days for stealing a pistol at an auction sale.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

NEW GAS COMPANY,

The share list for the Ncav Plymouth Gas Company closed. I,7soshares were applied for.

DUNEDIN, this day,

RETURN OF EXCURSIONISTS;

The Governor and nearly all the Northern visitois left for Christchurch by the seven o'clock train this morning.

WELLINGTON, this day, POLITICS DEAD.

Political news is nil. The Parliamentary buildings are undergoing a complete over haul. The library,, Lobbies, and Bellamy's are given up to Avaiters.

PEE PRESS AGENCY.)

CHRISTCHURCH, this clay.

Four blocks of laud in Canterbury have been set aside for sale on deterred payment __ e ic_t thousaud acres in all. The black s.allion Castaway Avas bought in on Saturday "for £S00 : The highest bid Avas 675 guineas.

Samoan News.

BY the Wave of Life from Samoa to-day, we have later files of the Samoan "Times." Affairs at the Island are very quiet. The Samoan Government appeals determined to punish any outrage upon foreigners Avith great severity. One native has been sub jected to the lash for a drunken assault. When everything was made ready for action, Judge Fiuai called the attention of the Samoans to Avhat Avas about to take place, particularly those Avho were # rebel lious, roAvdy, and drunkards. He said that they had found that the infliction of fines Avas of no effect, and that henceforth any Samoan found guilty of interfering with foreigners, irrespective of their colour or nationality, would be punished iv like man ner. The sheriff then proceeded to inflict the punishment, Avhich Avas executed in such a manner as to be a caution not only to the prisoner, but all others of a like character.

HARBOUR BOARD BANK ACCOUNT.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir,—l have been Avaitiug patiently for some time to see what further steps Avould be taken in this matter. If you remember, the committee appointed by the Board reported that the Bank of NeAV Zealand could give as good, if not better terms to the Board than the National Bank had given to the City Council. I vow ask, have they done so ? The public will not be satisfied with a mere assurance of this kind, unless the terms are clearly stated, aud an undertaking given by the Board to carry them out. By the inde pendent action of the City Council in call ing for tenders ironi all the banks, th_ city funds have been increased several hundred pounds a-year. The town has suffered too much from Harbour Board " management " (instance the graving dock, railway pier, etc.JJto despiseseeing a few hundreds per an. It Avill all bo required to pay the debit on loans. I trust, therefore, this matter will not be alloAved to be quietly shelved. _ If it is the trustees accept a grave responsibility for which their coustituents will havea right to call them to account at the next election. It is a hopeful sign to see the interest taken in the approaching city election by the nomi nation of so many eligible candidates. — Yours, Ratepayer.

THE NORTH SHORE MEETING.

(To the Editor of the STAB.) Sir,—You have hardly treated the Devon port meeting iv your usual impartial manner inasmuch as you have alloAved all the " lively" and spiteful things to appear, but have either curtailed or altogether omitted the remarks of speakers on the other side. Yet, notwithstanding the most strenuous efforts of the opponents of the public hall scheme to misrepresent the facts, and piejudice ratepayers Avho did not inquire for themselves the result of the voting Avas doubtful, and I believe that if the ratepayers had insisted on voting in the usual manner the result Avould have been very different. HoAvever, there will possibly be another opportunity of considering the subject Avhen there will he no ignorance of all the facts, aud no chance of further representation, and Avheu the opposing element has had time to sober Joavu a little. lill then I will freely accept a share of odium although it is hardly manly to force on me the Avhole lot.—Oliver Mays. [On referring the question of the report being impartial or one-sided to the chairman of the meeting, Aye have received the folloAving:—" As chairman of Friday's public meetiug at Devonport, I cau testify to the fair and impartial report Avhich your reporter gave of the proceedings, and Mi- Mays has not, in my opinion, any grounds of complaint.—Wm. Buchanan."]

MR OLIVER MAYS AND THE £300.

TO THE DEVONPORT RATEPAYERS

(Per favour of the Editor of the STAR.) DURING the past fortnight Aye have en deavoured to shield Mr Mays' late action re hall purchase, but are now compelled in self-defence, and by the explanation due to the ratepayers to give full publicity to the recent singular conduct of our Treasurer and to show the Avay in which he has used the Board, and manipulated the district funds Avithout our kuoAvledge or consent. We may further state that the understanding Avhich existed at the late meetin-;, and Mr Mays' misleading action up to the 11th hour, lmve, in conjunction Avith tile, report Avhich appeared in the ;«SHerald" led to the publication of this. The true state of the ca^e is, that at a. Board meeting, held at the close of the last year, Mr Oliver Mays with that persuasive style for which he is remarkable, enlarged on the importance not only of a public hall and library for the district, but ot his own official position and influence in the Waite- County Council, Avhich, he assured the

Board,' Avould enable him to obtain a " special grant" for acquiring such a public building. He desired that a letter should be forwarded to him as Chairman of the

Waitemata County Council to strengthen his hands "in the Council." This was ultimately written by himself, and signed by us only oh one condition, viz., on the "pledged word of Mr Mays" that the docu ment should be laid before the Devonport ratepayers at the annual meeting to be held iv a fevy days (July 10th). Shortly before the meeting the great financier who gave birth to the Hall Purchase Scheme stated to the members of the Board and others that he had decided to let the proposal drop altogether, and die Board iv office for 1577-8 understood and believed, on the word of Mr Mays, that the proposition had entirely and for ever lapsed. The election of Trustees for 1878-9 resulted in four members of the old Board being re-elected. The County Council letter, which, Avas signed by three of these, Avas neither produced by Mr Mays, nor Avas it thought of anymore bjr the other ! Trustees, neither did Mr Mays again j allude to it in any shape or form.

BOW TO SELL A HALL,

Meanwhile the County's share of the £40,000 Avas distributed, and Mr Oliver Mays, Avho is the Chairman, Secretary, and a Finance Committeeman of the County Council, handed over to Mr Oliver Mays, Treasure.! of the Devonport Road Board, the amount of £270 19s, Avhich fell to this Board's share on the pound for pound system, and Mr Oliver Mays, Treasurer of the Devonport Road Board, proceeded at once to negotiate Avith Mr Oliver Mays, seller of the Devonport Hall, for the purchase of the said hall, and finally came to terms II! Mr O. Mays of the one part agreeing to buy, and Mr O. Mays of the other part agreeing to sell, &c. Mr O. Mays, the Treasurer of the Board, dreAV a cheque for £300, as part payment, it being agreed between the party named above to allow £200 to remain on mortgage. The odd £29 Is over the £270 19s which was taken from the bank to make up the £300 ran the Board still deerier in debt to the bank, the Board having already overdraAvn to the extent of some £50, the indebtedness of the Trustees was thus swelled to some £80. This little performance received as Avehave shown tho unanimous approval of the Chairman of the County Council, tfte Treasurer of the Devonport Board, and the seller of the hall, but no other trustee than Mr Mays was aware of the little transaction, nor had any voice or knoAvleclge of the grant being paid,

AN IMMACULATE TREASURER.

The Trustees it should here be remarked, had perfect trust in_,their Treasurer's rigid observance of the Boards regulations as iv one instance peremptorily re.| fused to pay a small account cf £18, although, the order for payment was signed by two trustees. He (Mr Mays) Avould not pay without the Chairman's (Mr Brown's) endorsement, therefore, it Avas, that no one had reason to suspect that Mi- Mays Avould, at his own caprice, draw a cheque for sixteen times that amount, Avith out the sanction of any trustee at all. Such, liOAvever, Avas done by Mr Mays, and a con siderable time elapsed Avithout any other members of the Board being madeaAvare of the fact. As Mr Mays truly remarked iv his characteristic speech—" The1 lire Avas the turning point of the Avhole affair." The intelligent constable in vain sought An OAvner. Mr Mays said it Avas not his hail, the Board had boughc.it. The Board denied this. They knew nothing of it, and the Chairman Avent to the bank, discovered the extraordinary nature of the transaction, aud informed his astounded co-trustees of the circumstances of the case.

THE TRUSTEES MET,

Mr Mays acknowledged he had done wrong, and on receiving a broad hint that he must at once refund, he agreed, entreat ing the trustees to suppress the facts of the case. Mr Mays subsequently tried to bounce, aud cajol_ the Board into a resolu tion confirming his action, he threatened un less they did he would give the Avhole sum of £270 back to the county. The Trustees AA rere too indignant to compromise the matter beyond this, that they desired not to hurt the Treasurer by any unnecessary mention of the subject, and at a late hour ou Thursday night last, when Mr Mays Aveut to the Chairman's house and besceched that the Board would not bring up the subject at the meeting in a harsh light. The Chairman and another Trustee agreed not to bring any charges against him, but to quietly alloAV the ratepayers to agree as to the best future course.

RESURRECTION OF THE DOCUMENT,

After arranging for the Board's silence, and that there should be no attack, Mi- Mays led the meeting off the scent by flourishing the -ocument obtained under these specious pretences, and Avith a series of misrepresentations, endeavoured to fasten the odium of tbe affair upon his four co-trustees, one of whom had not signed nor even seen the document Avhich Mr Mays made so much capital of, and Avhich was also published in the " Herald " to the Board's prejudice. As Mr Mays never laid that letter before the ratepayers (as he promised), nor before the Council, nor again before the Devonport Board, Aye entirely repudiate its having the slightest connection Avith his action as treasurer, and the more so, as no allusion therein is made to the disposal by him or any other person of any monies received from the Couucil, so that it Avas impossible for Mr Mays, Avith his acute perception of things, to fancy he had any authority to act as the did. Mi- May's confessions' to the Board amply con firmed their opinion of the subject, while the gross misrepresentations of the case have created a necessity for the foregoing ex planation

Wm. Hoile Brown, R H. Duder, Wm. Philcox, Alix. Alison, Junr,

EVENING STAK, MOIvDA _. SEPTEMBER 9



WH. DAMPIEII'S Advertisement _ of Wonderful Bargains for September will be found on the 2nd column _th page. DOAED OF EDUCATION. WANTED, a Teacher for the Woodside School (Great South Koad). Applications will be received by the Board up to Friday, 20th September instant. - _ •_._,_, VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. WANTED, A MATRON for the Lunatic Asylum: Written anplieations, with testimonials, to be lodged with Dr. Skae, Inspector of Lunatic Asylums, at the District Kngineer's Offlce, on or before the 11th instant. ANTED, a young lady of preposses ing appearance and business habits for the Select Bar of a City Hotel. No previous knowledge of hotel business absolutely required. To an eligible person first-class wages aud a comfortable home.—Address this offlce. WANTED, a good Carpenter, Bushmeu, and Mill Men.—Apply at Cuasan s, near GasAvorks. TIT ANTED, a steady sober young Man V V to groom, plough, and make himself generally useful.—Mr Tbompson.Quiok'sStables. ANTED, Six Handy Men.—Apply at "The Nurseries," Parnell. W___TT_-D", a Boy, to make himself useful.—Apply before 12 o'clock to- I morrow to H. Waite. Wholesale Tinsmith, Fort ' £lre-t. _________ \\T ANTED, a respectable middle-aged VV Woman to assist in a family on the Coasb; a comfortable home provided and all ex penses paid.—Apply at 12 noon to-morrow at this office. J ;. WANTED, a Cook for an Hotel.— Apply Wharf Hotel, at 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday. . APPRENTICES.— Wanted Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Milne and Choyce; Queen-streetJ ______________ X^7"ANTED, a good General Servant for VV CoromandeL—Apply to Mrs Hackett, Market Hotel, Grey-street. XITANTED KNO WN, the reasons why VV Captain Morrow, No. 3 Co., A.R.V., was appointed Mcjor. _________ WANTED, Board and Besidencc for a Mechanic, in.a respectable family, where no other boarders are kept.—Address, stating terms, to " Temperance," Star offlce.



mo DRAPER'S ASSISTANTS- J> J_ Wanted a Good Hand.—H. Atkins. ' i TXTaNTED, a General Servant, Avith : VV references.—For a idress, apply at this offlcft. _—— -— WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress, Mantle, and Habitmaking.—Miss Arneil, Albert-street, near Victoria-street. SOBER industrious Man Avanted for Farm at Bay of Islands; must be ex perienced.—Apply to Gray, Post-office, New market ' ANTED, a Compositor for a News paper.' Piece work.—Apply Publisher Star office. WANTED, |a good Laundress, single woman, for Country Hotel, Tauranga; 15s per week.—Apply Mrs. Grice, Newmarket. ANTED ENOWIS—Just Landed, 150 Pairs Men's Tweed Trousers. 8s lid ; a great barg-ia;, also, handsomest Knicker bucker Suits in tho Province.—Phillip's Mart, Queen-street. _____ - W~ "ATNKD, two respectable Lads for the country.—Apply at the British Hotel at 11 o'clock to-morrow. .•■ i ANTED, a good Machinist for a Tailor, to work a " Singer's" Machine ; highest wages to a good hand.—For address, apply Stak office AMTED, a good Shirt 1:1 ami.— Apply Star office. __ WANTED TO LET, a 5 -roomed Verandah Collate, registered grate, ar^e allotment. Planted with Fruit Trees, Lincoln-street, Ponsonby.—G. T. Hogg, Groc.-r, Warwick House. \ WANTED, employment by two Car penters at country iobbing.—Apply by letter to " Carpenter," Star Office. WANTED, Tenders for Digging, Level ling, and Tile Draining, nnd other works, at St. AndreAv's Church ; also for putting up a wooden fence.—Specifications can be seen at Mr. Mowbray's office, 12. Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable strong Lad to make himself generally useful; one living in the neighbourhood preferred.—Apply before 8 or after 5. to R. H. Yeoman, next Reid's Store, Kyber Pass. ANTED to Sell (cheap), 60 pairs Children's Side Spring Boots, Patent Leather, only 3s per pair, two pairs for 5s Cd. Be in time.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Size, Bto 13. VS./ANTED, a tidy respectable Girl v t about lo accustomed to childrens—Miss Griffith, Wellesley-street. WA NTED^ a Journeyman Baker ■ also a strong Boy as ADprenti^e to the Baking and Confectionery Business.—J. Leslie, Union Bakery, Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant; must have prond references; no children.— Apply to Mrs G. A. Macquarie, between 10 and 3, at St. Stephen's Koad, bact. of Mr Schwartz Xi sling's House, Parnell. rf ~Q~ T 0 B A ~T W. WANTED, the Public to Know that the Public Baths, Victoria-street Bast, are open week days, 7 a.m. till 9 p.m. ; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m.; and all Aveek days, except Saturday, from 2 till _ p.m., for Ladies. Hot, Cold, and Shower Bath, and overy convenience for Ladies and Gentleman. Is. ANTED KNOWN, that 1). GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts', Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custoin-houso-streer. W "ANTED, the Ladies to knoAV that J. Williams has opened up another lot of Frilling for the neck, and a splendid assortment of Ladies' Black and White Lace Ties. The best-assortment in Auckland, and the nev/est styli in l.a_ea, Bibbons, Silk Scarfs, Gloves, &c. —J. Williams, junction Queen and Grey-streets, opposite Fire-bell. T7TE SELL SUITER'S SPARKLING T* ALES at the old nrico. Genuine Wines _uid Spirits, Bottled Ale and Porter at the Pr.nce of Wal"S Hotel, Hobson-street.—R. ElaydCf*. Proprietor. TTT A J^TED KNOWN. J.ist Orenod, On? Thousand Mens India Bubber Coats, at 7s Cd.-SAMUEL Coombks, City Clothing Mart, 92, (Jjeen-strcet. "'tXTANTED, for the Country, a steady VV single Man to plough a^d milk, and make himself g.-.ner^liy useful.—Mr Jonnson, Windsor Castle Hotel, Harnell. WANTED KNOWN, that I have more Bargains—lo cases of assorted Jams, 7d per tin. G3 Gd per dozen ; about tewt. of Clothes Pegs, job lot, and I will sell them at Is 3d per gross; not less than a gross; three gross for 3s Gd. Cards of Children's Tools, six onthecsrd (Hammer, Saw, Brad-awl Chisel, pair of Pinchers, and Gimlet), only la ; Cards of four tools, 8d ; lot of Albums cheap.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Inkstands, with two bottles, only Gd each: small Metal Waiters, only 6i ; Shop Twine, ii per ball, eight balls for 2s 6d. ANTED, Ladies aud Geutlemeu to come aud see the Bargains I am now offering. Straw and Felt Bats, Feathers, Klowers, &c. Not to be surpassed in Auckland. —J. Simpson's Cheap Drapery and Boot Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. WANTED, for the Thames, a Police Sergeant who mu3t be possessed of the docility of the African negro, Avithout knowing too much. Previous experience not Avanted.—• Apply Scot'and Yard, Thames. X^rANT Kl> Known, that the under v ¥ signed has on hand fo<- sale First-class Buggies of various descriptions ; also one Wag gonette ; new Harvest Waggon, with springs, polo and shafts, and hay frame attached; Spring Carts of every description. All guaranteed first-class articles.—A. Mackik. Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory. Durham-street. W" ANTED Known, that E. Norris, Photographer, 222, Queen-street, is building a large and commodious Studio in Grey-street, opposite Marker. Hotel. Removing from Queen-street. Open for business at new i address as soon as building completed, about September. mO B R I C X M A X ER . Wanted six Men to temper, off-bear, and crowd ; constant work in a machine yard: none but good hands need apply.—William Bekky, Lampton Quay. Wellington. "OOTTLES 1 BOTTLES 1 BOTTLES ! WANTKD, 10,000 dozon Boor Bottles. Highest price given. — Khrknfkikd 8k03., 3, Queen street, Auckland. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell (cheap), 50 boxes of CoM Tea, only 20s per box; ahotit 2 tons of TV 're t> la't. only 3d lb., J2lhs. for 2a Gd, 2J-d by the. '"^rrei; Sperm Candles. lid 11)., 4lbs. for 3? 6.L; l-ai-ins and Currants, only Id lb.; China, -.no and green lined, 9-per dozen ; White and Gold ChinaCupsand Saucers, Is each, lis per dozen ; lot of Screws, damaged, only 9d por gross; Rusty Wire Nails, only 2d It>.: 2-inch Wire Nails, only 3d lb.; Clothes Pegs, _ dozen for 6d. Gs per box of 5 gross : Sperm Can dies, lOdlb. by tho box of 251b5.; lot of Fiddles left, from 3s t030:5 each ; Yard Brooms, lOd each ; Brown Teapots, from Is Gdto3s; Haricot Beans must be sold, only Id lb., 7tbs. forGd ; lot of Jams 7d tin; Notepaper, in packets, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, 2d a packet, i packets for Gd; Cruets, with 3 bottles, 2s 6d each, 21s per dozen, with _ bottles, 3s 6d ; lot of English Fancy Kits, from 9d to Is 6d; Slate Pencils, 8 for Id, 8d per box, 6s per 1000, School Slates, from 3d to 6deach; Glass Decanters. 3s pair; 100 dozen Glass Tumblers, _d each, 3s per dozen : Plain Wine Giassea, 3s 6 I dozen ; 100 Toilet Sets for the Toilet Table, from _s6d the set. to 25s ; Children s Tea Sets, from Is to 12s; lease of Children's Musical Toys, from 9d to Is; 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 per dozen ; Cups, without the saucers, Gd; Rimmel's Brown Windsor Soap, 7 cakes for Is; other Fancy Soap, 8d the bar; Men's Side-spring Boots, only 7s 6d pair; Large size Flower Pots,, from 2d toßs6i per pair; Boot Elastic, Is )ier yard, 3 yards for 2s 6d ; Small Pictures, 6d each, or A for Is Gd ; Gilt-framed Looking Glasses, from Id to 2s Gd ; and a variety of other articles to numerous to mention.—H, Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. HE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), AFFORD UNUSUAL FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers of GAS. Tho 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 METER, keeping the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3. INSURaNOI- BUILDINGS. ,^3&==^. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP J|||||g___ CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. T_l__ S 8 SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port direct at 6 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the ll'.h September (circumstances permitting). W. LOODEE, Manager. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAILWAY. ■~ .SPECIAL TRAIN. A Special Train Avill leave Auckland for One hungn on THURSDAY H.VBNING, 12th Sep : tember, at 7.30 p.m., returning at 11.0 p.m Firs , class on'.r Is 61 return. A. V MACDONALD, General Manager.



" _ Tenders. - TUT OU'NT. EDEN ROA D. FORMATION AND METALLING. Tenders for above will be received up to 12 noon on SATURDAY, the 14th instant, at my office, 71. Queen-street, where also plans and specification may be seen. „_ .____- -- JOHN BOYLAN, C.E. m O/ P A I N T E R S. Tenders will be received until TUESDAY.the 10th. at i o'clock, for Painting a House in Princes-street. JAMKS YVRIGLKY, Architect. m O BUI L D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, tbe 14*h instant, for Additioas to Dwelling-houses in Hobsen-atreet. Plans, Sec, at my office, Queen-street. P. HBRAPATH, . Architect. KAR ANGAH APE DISTRICT BOARD. TO CARTERS. Tenders will be received by the Karangahape District Board for the Delivery of Scoria in the Distric', up to 6 p.m. on MONDAY, the 9tii nstaiit. J. WARREN, Chairman. ,_-_«re-__r__;_-c-_--g-'-^-^™-'^^^ Meetings, mo his~"w6rkhip~the~mayoh. X FOR THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Sir.— We. the undersigned Ratepayers of ihe Borough of Auckland, would respectfully re- j quest your Worship to convene a MEETING of ] tho Ratepayers of the Borough on WEDNES DAY EVENING next, as we desire to hear the [ opinions of the present Candidates _>r civic honours on munic'pal affairs. Thomas Cole James Dickey John Dickey John Smith J. Ford Wm. Brownhill i T. B. Hill William J. Offer B. McKerras F. H. Lewisson F. Stephens 'I'hos. S. Jones T. H. Hall Samuel Goombes IN accordance with the above requisition (and by consent of Councillor Masefield), I hereby convene a Meeting of "Patepayers on : WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, 11th instant, ; at the Mechanics' Institute, at 7.30 o'clock. H. BRETT, Mayor. City Council Offices, September 9th, 1878. A "UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. The next performance, consisting of Mendel- j sohn's "Elijah," Avill take place in the Hall, i Symonds-street, on the Evening of TUESDAY, j the 10th September, 1878, commencing at eight : o'clock. ARCH. CLARK. | Hon. Sec. j T UCKLAND INTtITtfTE. I Tiie Ordinary Monthly Meeting will be held j in the Museum Buildings on THIS (Monday) \ EVENING, at 7.30 p.m., Avhen the following Papers will be read: — j 1. On the Anobiioe of New Zealand—By , Capt. T. Broun. 2. On a Salt Spring at Hokianga—By J. A. : Pond. | The attendance of Ladies is invited. j ' T. F. CHEESE MAN, ; Secretary. ! rjpt__T_M__f'S ATHLETIC CLUB". • ; A General Meeting of the above Club will be held, in the Clnb-room, on WEDNESDAY, the I 11th instant, at, 8 o'clock sharp, to consider what • steps to be taken ra late action, Sheppardv. Graham. ROBERT E. ELLIS, Secretary. j mHE Half-yearly Meeting/of the Ancle- ! : J land Shipwright's Protection Society will be held in the Working Men* Club Rooms on MONDAY Eveni n?. Sept. 9, at 7.30 o'clock ; sharp. All membe-s are requested to attend. ; John K. Ram.ay, Secretary. ; MERICAN ORDER OF ODD- ' FELLOWS. I •' STAR OF AUCKLAND." | An Adjourned MeetiDg -wiU be held THIS (Monday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock, at the Lodge-room, New Zealand Insurance Bu ldiugs, ' J)r. Bayniun will be in attendance at 7 p.m., to exa'nine candidates for initiation. By order. I E. UNDERWOOD, N.G., j Secretary. ! "ArtTELLESLEy - STREET BAPTIST YV CHURCH. TWENTY-THIP.D ANNIVERSARY. On SUNDAY, 15th inst., Sermon, will be preached by Rev. Allan W. Webb. In the Morning, at 11 o'clock; in the Evening, at . 6.30 o'clock. j On TUESDAY, the 17th inst, the TEA MEETING in the Hall of the Y. M. C, As«ocla"tioa I at 6.30 p.m. After the Tea, the usual Pubic Meeting in the Chapel. j Addresses by Ministers and other friends. ( Music a1; interval-*. j Tickets for the Tea, Is 6d each. mo THE RATEPAYERS OF THE JL. CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,— Having been nominated for Re-election as one of your Representatives, I shall be glad to meet the Klectors, at the Mechanics' Institute, on WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, at half past seven. I am, yours obediently, THOMAS T. MASEFIELD. mO THEE LECTOTfS~OF "THE "CITY JL OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,— In offering my services to represent your in terests in the City Council, I wish to state that I have no personal ends to serve in seeking election at your hands. Should you honour me Avith your confidence by returning me, I shall deA rote my best energies to fulfilling the im portant duties in connection with the office. It Avill be my aim to secure efficiency and economy in the administration of your funds, and to sup port whatever measures are calculated to pro mote the true interests of tho city at Jarge. Your obedient servant, THOS. PEACOCK. MRS! D~ PhTLPS is prepared to receive into her establishment, Hobson House, Hobson-street. Boys who may be in attendance at the Auckland College or Grammar School. Some va:ancies for the ensuing quarter. BOARD aud RESIDENCE, clean and comfortable, for one or two Gentleman of quiet habir.s, iti a house very pleasant situated, off Übper Symonds-street. Terms,2si per Aveek. Enquire at Robertson's Grocery Sto.o, Upppr Symonds-street. ■- m A U P 1 R I COAL. Direct from the Mine, and at current rates, from ANDERSON & CO., Mechanics' Bay. GLOVES! GLOVE S First-class Josephine Cut Glo\-es, two-button, various sizes, at 2s 6d per pair, worth 4s ; 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 O!itat cost price; best Fancy Feather edged Ribbons. Gd per yard, worth Is; a large lot, of Ladies' Silk Scales at 9d each, AA'orth 2s; 2 Iron Tanks, Avith brass taps, for. sale. —W. Eyke, Knneskillen House, Victoria-street. •VTEWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT J3I BOARD. Notice is hereby given that Mr. Tx_n_i-R Hayks. York-street, Newton, has been appointed Collector to the above District. It. T. WA KNOCK, Chairman. August 27th. 1878. XTEWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT J3| BOARD. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Trustees of the above Highway District, on TUESDAY, the 10th day of September next. at the Star Hotel, Newton, to make a Rate of One Shilling in tbe Pound on the Annual Value of all Rateable Property in the above District, for the year ending 3ist March, 1879; and that ihe said Rare Avill become payable in one sum on ihe 12th day of September. IS7B, to the Collector, Mr. Thomas Hayes, at whose;resi dence the Rate Book can be inspected without Dated this 27th day of AugneMß7B. :;- R. T. WARNOCK;" .. .. Chairman. OST, yesterday iifterndon",' in Queen stjve-. or on ihe wharf;' a Gold Brooch, with a bird and forget-me-not on it. Finder apply at this office. ' CpVJUND,) yesterday, 'a Pulse and suiall f 1 sum of 'money. , "w'ner -apply to Mr - Molloy. S-iprema Court Biiildings. ~,... t ITtOUN _!>, a Brown; Retriever Slut. — S lie ___• owner can have the_»hi3 hy pnyina- ex penses to Thos. Gedge, Union Sam and Door C-uupany.



--•-.t For Sale. ' TTIOR SALE, ex barque Martha Fisher, ,:. A? Barcelona Nuts, Walnuts, Shell Almonds, Bryant and May's Patent Safety Matches, Fancy Oval and Plaid Vestas, Star-shaped Maccaronl, etc.—H. B. Morton. • FUR SALE, ex Cerastes, F. and C. 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 case and bulk). 8. Peas, Nixeys Black Lead, Saltpetre. Currants (extra quality), Figs (extra quality), Bottlea Fruits (extra assort ment), Van Houten's Cocoa, Taylor's Maravilla Cocoa and Chocolate, Pink's Jams (containing only Strawberry, Raspberry, Apricot, Black Currants, and Raspberry and Currant), Candles, Fancy Pipes, Heaves' Food, Jujubes, Marma lade, Ewbank's Nai's.—Crosse and Blackwell's Goods, viz.: Mixed Pickles, Oriental Pickles, I Essence of Anchovies, Calf's-Foot Jelly, Red ' Currant Jelly (in iarsj. Black Currant Jelly (m _ars), Essence of Rennetts, Cayenne (in castors), 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. FOR SALE, Three Dozen Young Fowls, laying at present; also, a fine Milch Goat. Apply at once to] Hough's Store, npposite Pon sonby Hall. IRK ACRE FARM at Bazorback, _& _p For Sale, half in grass. Portion bush. Five-roomed House, (new), Outbuildiogs, &c. Very cheap. Easy Terms.-C. Williamson Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. £|<f> ACRES LAND For Sale at Head OO of Papakura Valley. Half cleared, and in grass. Remainder, splendid busb. £2 per acre.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. g _0 1 A to £1000 LENT, on Building Society <_<_*__. \/ principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williameon, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sd\ ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all \r rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of _ rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and L„ud Agent, Shortland street. 4?7> 10s PER ACKE.-80 acre 3 first-class ctt*J Land, 1_ miles from Opotiki township.— S. Vaile, Land-agent, Shortland-street. £1 1 A —Improved 10 acre Farm, fenced in X JLvf. i paddocks, 6 acres grass orchard, &c., comfortable House of 3 rooms, cowshed, Sec, 1§ miles from railway station.—S. Vaiie, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. 4_»_r O PZ —Excellent Farm of 88 «cres of First cfe^fc-O _*. class Land, all fenced and in grass, hull-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. . i?OKA -WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four cV/S^«J»\/. rooms and wash-house, fee, with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Mount Kden.—S * yaile_Houae and Land Agent, Bhortland-streat. ■£*_LP_A —FARM of 80 acres, of goodleve . " jwtuV. Land, 30 acres in grass in four haddocks, orchard and garden, House of five rooms and scullery, dairy, two-stall stable and loft, two store-houses, calves-house, shed for 20 cows, piggeries, Sec. 11 miles from Auckland. Price, £150. Stock, if required, at valuation.— S. "Vaile. Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-st. F~OR SALE, for £265, a FreehoTd"(^ttag6 and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £36 Bsa-year. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents. Fort-street. _4.__.tjEsq»a—sp__T»a«—yr-tr- —<r«-n mi—_u-sr.a_a-r——_;sgsypaamH- TO. l-6"b. HpO LET, a tAVo-roomed Cottage; rent JL Is 6d.—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. rglO LET, iv Parnell, a 6-roomed House _l_ with Butcher Shop, good Stables, and fine well of water.—Thos. Johnson, 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 nnO LET or Lease, the Premises now iL occupied by Mr. James Kilgour, Butcher, Newmarket, together Avith. chop. fittings, Chop ping blocks, and 3-stall stable, and aalfcing-house, &c. Possession can be had one month from this date, 26th August, 18:8.—Apply to John McColl, Builder, Newmarket. C"10M- ORTABLE House to Let; nine J apartments, stable, &c. ; tbird from Junction Hotel on Onehuuga Road, Busom. ESTATE OF JOHN ROUT, Sen., DECEA.ED. NOTICE. It is requested that any Claims against the ' above Kstate be left with the undersigned during the present month (September). ;"" . SAMUEL ROUT. Auckland, September 7th, 1878. ..y\ "T ONG IT IS LOVE, SINCE WE ' JL- parted," , • -:.- A New Song, sung with great success by MibS Lizzie Morgan. Words by J. Hemus. Music -> by D. COPK. To be obtained at this office, and b? of all Music-sellers and Stationers in Auckland." '- Price:! One Shilling. fl IT V OF AUCKLAND. EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE BOROUGH OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. The following extract from the "NeA\' Zea'and Gazette," of September oth, 1878, altering the boundaries of the said Borough, so as to include therein the piece of Land described, being part of the foreshore of the Auckland Harbour, is published for public informa'ion. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, September 9,1878. All that pa-eel of Land in the Provincia1 Dis trict of Aucka _~ commencing in the centre of Fraul.liu-street, at the ordinal high-water mark of Freeman's Bay; thence bounded towards the West by lines fifty (50) links and three hundred (300) links; towards the North bylines one thousand two hundred and twenty-five (1225) links, seven hundred (700) links, tAvo hundred and seventy (270) links, four thousand three hundred (4300) links, five hundred and fifty (550), links, pine y (00) links, two hundred and twenty five (225) ltukß, six bundle! and seventy-five (875) links, one thousand three hundred and fifty (1350) links, two hundred a ,d twenty-five (225) links, three hundred (300) links, four hun dred (-100) links, two hundred and fifty (250) link*, two hundred (200) links one thousand nine hun dred and fifty (1950) links, and one'thpusand eight hundred (1800) links; towards the Hast by a line one thousand five hundred (1500) links to the Strand; and towards the South by the original water-mark of W 7aite_.atA Harbour to the centre of Franklin-street,' the starting point: be all the aforesaid linkages more or less. C\ I T V O F AU C X LAN Di ."'.V; ANNUAL ELECTION O ¥ COUNCILLORS. IL is hereby notified that ■;~ " Mr. John Cosgraa„ •-''-:' Mr. David Goldie . ■' Me. Christopher Gbeknway Mr. Thomas Taylor M_se_ ield Mr. Thomas Peacock- Mr. George htaines; and- Mr. Thomas. Thompson, "V have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the Office of Councillors for. the. City of Auck land, and that in compliance with theprovi-ions of "The Regulations of Local Elections Act. 1876," a POLL will be taken for THHEE COUNCILLORS on THURSDAY, the 12th day of September instant, at the Mt chanics' Insti tute, High-street, within the said City, between the hours of Nine in the forenoon and Six o'clock in the afternoon. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer for City of Auckland. City Council Offices, September 4th, 1878. ' ; T> OROUG H, ,0 F P _I.N ELL. NOTICE OH1 ELECTION AND CHANGE OF POLLING BOOTH. T, James Herbert Home, Returning Officer for th« Borpuerh. of Parnell, hereby notify that theifollowing Candidates have been nominated as Councillors of the Borough of Parnell, \\z. :— William Coleman Joseph McMullkn Dahgaa'ixle John William Robinson '■;.'," .- John Benjamin Stuange (■aleb Wood, and Thomas warned. • , Three Councillo's are to be elected. The Darnell Hall being unavailable, the situa tion of the Polling Booth is changed to the building next belOAv the Parnell-_<Ul -Manuka-i Road. The-Poll will be taken on THURSDAY thf 12ih of September instant. , .■•■- .'.■•- The Polling Booth wili-'be; opeu from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. Bated, this 6th of Sept'unV.e^.iSTS'. '•'- * (Signed) ~J. ii. BORNE, '„ \ : .-,!. ■-,■-.: ■-,:..-Returning OlHpdt. "-' -" , I ] ,To,Mpßi*pvv7~ ~ i ORA% GES-!^ORANGES! 1. GRANGEST;:, __ Ex Mazi it.., feom Korotonga. ;;; . . LXVI w EATON :;■'■'•-,'; i [ WILL sell by auction, at his Mart,. • • It To-nmrrow (Tuesday), «t 12 o'clock, 17,030 ISLAND OPANUES, iv lets to suit purchasers.