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AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, JULY 16, !«TO.

PRICE : ONE FENNY.



-aaelte^ T> EGULAE MONTHLY tl» STEAM COMMUNICATION "^SM^between AUCKLAND. SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here about the 6th of August. tine will leavo a.rt_H. for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arri vai. CRUICESHANK & CO. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, July 10. 1878. , •aad^w "OACIFIC IVIAIL STEAM 'fIS-llalss' jL SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. j The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Deareorn, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above porta on TUESDAY, 23rd July, carrying H.B.M. Mails and Passen gers. For further particolcus, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, A cents. Auckland. TTNION ATA-ASM- P iX?AIPANY U OF NEW 2.__;AT_A_SD (LIMITED). Time Table—July, 1378. FOR TAR AN A... A NiAubO-., WELLINGTON, LYTTELTAN. and PO.i-'l' CHALMERS. Transhipping, at P-cto-S bob Wkst Coast Poets (fp-q:__ Maxckau). Steamship. D..tr» of Sa'Jing, Latest I 'I'ra.ir.. Taranaki Tuesday, 18th, 5 £..___.. 7 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuc_..-l-'.y, "'«_, I p.m. Il.csa.rn, T_-.rana_i Tuesday, 30th, 8 __.m. 7 a.m. FOR TAURA NG A, PO V BIKTY BAi, NAPIER, "AAA .A; A A A;.,:-., LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, _?eo__i Queen- STBEKT Taupo Thursday, It.th, 1 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 25th, __p.m. — FOR RL^sTsL__7Tn^ a'AVVAKAWA. Wanaka.. Monday, 22ud, 1 p.m. — Hawea Monday, 20th, Ip.m. — FOX S"__DN TEA" (Fiioii <.;">:.;;;-«Tii?-iST Whabfi. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 23rd, 2 p.m. — _S_F Cargo must oo s,_o.__g3-.do one hour before ma cf departure. HENDERSON i_ MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of! Qtiee--: and West Quaen-straete. FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf for tbe above port on THURSDAY, IrStb instant, nt 5 p.m. W. LODDBR, Managor. "5710 R WAIT AR A AND Tho new 3.3. HANNAH MOKAU Will sail as above, .Aora tho Queeu-sh _et Wharf' for the Manukau. oa THURSDAY, tho 18th instant. Particulars, &c, as to frcigbt to bs obtained from Messrs. Holme.. Bros, on bor.rd. HOLMES BROS.. Agents. __s"4r*r_s__ iAT._.A.A.i TO ..'HE THAMES A A_ , ) C< AA -_.'.. , , AND «-_3___K__-_>*S' OL-IN A *-:I URL TONGARIRO, CNTAAPA- .Al, P.TJRHAM, AND TE AROHA. Time Tab l k: From Auokland— Tuesday. Tongaviro. 12 midnight Wednesday, K_.t:...'.r,rA_-. 12 midnight Thursday, 'i'ongtiriro. 12 midnight From rhamea— Tuesday, Entei-pi'i_-o, 7 P.m. Wednesday, Tonyariro, 7 p.m. Thursday, Enterprise, 8.30 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). The s.s. ' DuKUA-m* leaves Auokland every Tuesday, Thmsday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromandel overy Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 12 noon. Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. To Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. IL W. HEATH, Manager. CI TEAM BETWEEN AUCK- j 3|||||||'^ LAND AND tiih THAMES. S.s. ROTO M A HAN A. Time Table; From Auckland— Wednesday, __ afternoon Thursday, _t afternoon Friday, & afternoon Saturday, i afternoon From Thames- Wednesday, 9 morning Thursday, 9 morning Friday, 9 morning Saturday, 9 morning Fares, per itotomanana: —Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. FRASER fc T.INNE, agents. __s£kS^ E_FGR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. Tho s.s. ARGYLE will leavo for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at S p.m. Calling at Mr. JrCissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. o connect with th? i?.s. ' Stafi'a- for all Bay op Plenty Pop.ts. The s.s. ROWENA wiii leave as follows :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Friday, 19th July Wediieedny, 2it_i July Monday. 29th July Friday, 2nd August We<ine.-.d..y, 7th August Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. McGREGOR. Manager. «^wte._E^ ?./'!Oli THR HOT rfFKINGH, £68-§£, BJ MAHURANGI. MATAKANA 'Smßa** K&WAJJ. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK. Captain KaspePv, will sail as undor :-— Auci.and and Hot Springs.. From Auckland ..very Tuesday, Thursday, arid Saturday, at ll 0..m. Froui Hot Springs every Moailay, Wednesday, and S'riday, at raid-day. MA_i_;i.A_wi. For Mahuraagi ov-.-ry Thursday aud Saturday at 11 o'clock. From i__.___\ir--r.gi overy Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., whoa tide.-, will allow. Matakana, Kawac, and Omaha. For Matakana, ___..-•., every Tuesday at 11 a.m. J?rom Matakana, Seo., overy Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Pa-_coi:-. put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to _. O A-Y fc SON. rtb^- T> EG U LA R TRAD X R £sS§P|v Jl\> between Auckland _§aj^a^AND LYTTELTON. W________9BSA f^e Brigantine LINDA WEBER, John McKenzie, Master. For freight or passage apply to McKENZIE & ROSS. Custom-hou.e-street. "r3i3r WOR LONDON DIRECT _sras*£f|ift§b. The regular trader «_____■ SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, AAI at Lloyds, 692 tons register, Captain James Ward, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will havo quick despatch. For particulars apply to THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents.



sfa&ife^ Q TEAM OH THE KAIPARA. -ates^lSy ThQ ___ B _ kii^a. will leave __solons villo ac under: — For Otam__tea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thuraday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otaraatea leave. Auckland, por CITY OF CORK, at 3 p.m. on Mondays, and for Pork Albert on "Wednesdays, at 3, Cargo for Otamatea 011 Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. GASSY fc SON". I^fe*, W° B w A x v X v' ■*_k.._;.____SS_? ,(. ho pJj< OREGON will Veave for Waiuku as under:— Frca. Onohunga: From 'Waiuku: July. July. 17—Wed.. 7.43 p.m. IT—Wed., 12 no^n 20—Saturday, 8 a.m. 2ft—Saturday. 12 noon 22—Monday. 9.45 a.m. ___.— -■.. oiiday, - p.m. 24—Wed., 11 o.m. ___-—Wed., 3 p.m. 25—Friday, 3 p.m. 27—Saturday. 8 a.m. 29— Monday, 6 p.m. 20— Monday, 10 a.m. 31—Wed., 7-' is a.m. 31—Wed., 12 noon Aug. Aug. 3—Saturday, 8 a.m. 3—Saturday. 12 noon Will sail weather and oiho; circumstances permitting. Collecting Carta in Town Daily. Towage of Vessels us per agreement. Auckland Agency: G. Sibbim Quoon-street, Auckland. Waiuku Age-icy: C. W. Floxmau. Onehunga :— -"L H. KUJd.. _*_£_*&*_, I_yr ANU XA U S TEAM Jgj^^lwL SERVICE. The s.s. „ LALLA ROOKH Will leave the Onehunga Wharf as under:— Onehunga to Waiuku : Waiuku to Onohunga: July Jtf.ly 20—Saturday, 8 a.r •.. 20—Saturday. 12 noon 22—Monday, 10 a.m. 22—Monday, 2 p.m. 24—Wod., 10.30 a.m. 2£—Wednesday. 3 p.m. 27— Saturday, 3 p.m. 27—Saturday, 7.30 p.m. 29—Monday, 7 a.m. 28— Monday, 10.30 a.m. 31—Wed., 7.45 a.m. 31—Wod., 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw- Uir,__s—Tuealays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Weather and other oiroumatanoei. permitting. For freight or passago uppiy to Guthrie & Laenacii (Limited), Auokland and Onehunga; Or, to Captain CUNNINGHAM. to riverhead. *-____s3_§_-_-_-_e? 0n and a fter Monday, lath July, Steamers Will leave as under :— Carrying Passengers anil Mails only. From Auckland: From Kiverhcad: City of Cork, 3 p.m. City of Cork, 9 a.m. Cargo only. S.s. Gemini, from Auckland, at 8 a.m. Cargo received from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.^ .....TEAM _N~TIiE KAIPARA ;;- ■ , > WATERS. STo» I-aipaba Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Ap.atap-j MAUKGAWHAKE. AND D-U-GAVIX-liß.. The 3.8. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leavo llcloi;..ville every Tuesday aud Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on tho ret..'"! .ripa overy Wo-hiosday and Fr-'day mom A'asseugers leavo Auckland, per CITY OF C-AKi'C oh Mondays and Wedt.t--..laj-_., at 3 p.m., ami Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. ~CH*_. mHE NEW ZEALAND &^4g%&. JL SHIPPING COMPANY j|pjfP§^ -LIMITED ____________\t Head O-WiOB: Christchurch, N.Z.. 'London Bsanch: 34, Bishopsgatc-stroet within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET con_.i._ts o_:-~ Tons. Aces. The HUKCNUI ..105; The WAtiiATO -.1053 MATAURA .. 89- WAL.IATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WALVEA 871 OKA RI 1051 VvA-VTPA 1007 OTAKI 1053 .A\l iIO A 1057 PAt-KGA-A.... 373 vVAI'I'ANCI 1101 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. BS3 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII3P RANGITIKI 1227 Thess magnificent clii?per3 aro of the highea olass at Lloyd's, purchased or built special! - to meet the requirements of the ti-ade between tho United .Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins aro superbly lilted ami arranged and provided with every requisite for tho com fort of tho passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The diefcavy Hcale i 3 most liberal. Second-class and steerage ac-.-0-n..rno-iat;.or_ is all that can bo desired, aud the ships are oommanded by experienced mas er3. Tho Company also charters ships of the highes class a3 required, and •vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of tho colony with strict -.unctaality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from N ew Zealand. Arrangements for tho passages o' friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, oan bo made at the Head Office, Christ-church, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUOKLANDgBRANCH—93. Qijkbn-strf.kjt A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN T ON, (Late Hill & Fenton By ___§&&& Appointment Excellency "^^^^^^-^ ■ Cover Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER M, QUEKN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. _ 74/ff R. T. T R A F F OR D, SURGEON is*p-_t&' Wakefield- D E NTIST «2JSS# STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover' Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). ____._.._. g - t .irSL© TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, W_Sl_,____'.Sl_!_Y-STKEK.T. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed.. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a. very small advanc on cost for cash. A C A R T E R, __t_L. FAMILY BUTCHER, Wel Lesley-street west. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with tho very best aulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and country orders punctually attended to. "O A_J D I. M C L E U D, JL • TI&1BER MERCHANTS, AND GEN EP. A L STOREKEEPER S, HEL EN SVILLE (South). A.II kindp of Timber supplied to order. "O WAIT E, ;i-_L. -MANTJFAUTtTRING TIWSMITH, FORT-STREET, Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern .appliances, can defy competition. TAMEbM 0 L E O D, BUTCHER, __ HELENSVILLE (SOUTH). pi ~ R. Al c"N A" B, \JCer Wholesale a"?d Retail FAM IL V GROC ER, 30. QUSEN-STREET. sS" Shipping Suvpl ie p. °ss TI7 fl. SKIN N E R '/? * BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN" LANE. Ail Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, OiHce Fittings, fee.. Sec. \-%T G. B U T L E R, > 1 » BLACKSMITH. South Helensville. Every description of Smith's Work at reason- able rates. "ft/fit F. B. V_ r OOD HA M 17.1. TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shorcland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. mo THE BOOT AND SHOE TRADE. Having secured tiie services of a First-class Clicker. I am prepared to supply the Trade with every description of Uppers of the best quality, at the lowest possible price for cash. All orders punctually attended to. Please Note the Address: JOHN 1 LAPHAM. Boot Upper Manufactory, Victoria-street.



_ AN D J. BOPP ET, §1 @ wbeeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101,|Lower Queen-streat Wharf, Vnckland. "130NES1 RUISTES i _3.O_N-b._b Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone MUla. and at No. 101, Lower Queen-streat by j. & j, SOPPET. QOUTH HELENSVILLE BAKERY G. H. SMITH, Baker and Confectioner. Orders per Steamers or Coasting Vessels promptly attended to. rfTl_ AND POTTER, COACHBUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.8.-Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes. Felloes, Blue Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prioos. _____ TAM E S BUTCHER, «| CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cartod and Delivered J*a*sa ship a side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut) reasonable. ' G. S A N D E S c SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied en the shortest notioe. An extensivo and intimate acquaintance with tho whole of tho Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. PIANOS, ORGANS, " AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET, Have the largest aud best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, und sell cheaper than any houso in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before pnrohasin Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. T[p RE S H SHIPM EXT B. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMESBL A I X I E, VICTOR! A-STi _ KET, Fo.U' Doors from the Union Bank. Tfc/jT clv E N _r_ I E & ROJS S, , _Lv_a_ Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Batter Canterbury Hania and Bacon (in cloth.i (In Wholesale Lots Only). McKENZIE <__. ROSS. tj AU N DEK S, BU R GES S & OOT^ O SO IP, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, AUCKLAND. Cash Buyers of: Tallow.. (LAT■:! G. Al.'ltiiSl. __ ~W 1 (A. "WTN M ERT o IS O* *_3s> kS AUCKLANI) STIiiAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAto STREET, (Next Shakes „__kk Hotel). Having introducodjjiSteani Power, ho is no.y prepared to mako a Reduction Twenty por cent off tho prico oi all common work. _£_>*■ Country Orders punctually atter.doo.jo._ WAT C H EST WAT CHE Si ! VV SUCCESS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, woll-m ad £2 10s; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balanco, Huntor, &1 la; Patent Lover (Waltham) American, extra strong Hnuter, £1 10a; English Diver Huntor, ;<ood balance, by EhrhardS, capped imd jewelled, £0 103. $>_. Speciality.—Square Amorioan TCitehcu Clock.", oiled and regulated, aud warranted for wo years, Price, 8.-5 Ch Watch Glares, 'id ; good Spc-otac-CH.—JA MES ADAMS, J Watch maker " Vi.--tori;-.-street YTr Aii NO O X &itOT -i i. __•»_., VV SOAP ___■ CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's fA.__--_■:. Richmond. ?3L Office— Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Shoopskius and Rones. On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture guaranteed free from aldu!ter..tion_, "CjtT PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, VV •» COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ofrPapcrhanfrings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colour.; ami Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic ■'•lass Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compaau Glasses, Glazed Snsiies, Doors, &c. (ilass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QU HI EN-STREET. ~\T 10 TOR IA EL OU R M ILL «, V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, • Have Always on Hand : Flour Oatmeal Sharps vv hoatmeal Bran Mui_.en.eal, &C Oats. Maize Barley, fee crushed. \\f€ ii. EAULDER, .Soli. Gon.iaet.or to the JjfJL City Conncil for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, .fee, is prepared to attend punctually to ah requests regai.__i._E the above. Persons desiring to have the taiii places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuiaancos, City Council Oilico, Queen-Btreot. "YIT lELIAM mHOMAS, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND STONE MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Boautifu Deßign3of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put on boaxd ship if required. Work done by First-class Workmen, and none but Best Class of Material used, and no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, AUCKtAND. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. TTF AMILTON; WAIKATO SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Large Stock of Drugs, Chemicals Homospatliic Medicines Surgical Appliances Periumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goot-3 Bru3hware Fan 50... Sponges, ___.c., &c, And are prepared to Supply all Goods of the Best Quality, and at Auckland Prlee:_. . /ar Agent: auoklakdEvioninb Stak ROTOMAHANA AND "THE SHOT LAKES. A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawera, Ohinemntu, Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY Shod land-street. Auckland. IREWOOD ! FIREWOOD ! ! FIREWOOD !! 1 In consequence of the advance in Freight our Best Longwood will be, until further notice, 13s. PER TON, Cash on Dkliykky, The Best Newcastle and New Zealand Coal at wharf rates. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., No. 58, Wellealey-street; And Yard Hobson-street. REL AN D BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers* Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction ana Delivery Hose, &c. "Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO "BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, ________ _.;_> Auckland. J£_^



TELEGRAPH BOOKS in duplicategfor Sale at this, offl.ee. Books 100 and) 200 eaves each. /\ ' —~> / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, AUOKIiAKU. CIEMENT! CEMENTi ) 800 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches ssnt to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders, Vicoona-Btreet. OTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE B. EDWARDS Bogs to inform tho public that a Coach, carry, ing 12 passeugors and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions boing sent per post or telegraph to B. EDWARDS, LrvEE,Y and Bait Stables, Hamilton. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruo waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s (id por ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d 50 tons, und upwards — 15s „ Slack I2s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subjoct to special arrangement. Ordors may bo sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to __ W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. |^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timbor of Aim kinds, at lowea rates. „, Wood TtnsNiNS in all rra Rranch__s.—Cha Legs and Backs, Tabic, Bod, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH ANI) DOOR COMPANY (Limited MECHANIC.' RA Y. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 6, In suranoo Buildings. "X UCKLAND PERMANENT CO /-._. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offioe—o3, Queen-sthket. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freohold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £;_0 to £6,000, principal and interest boing repayable in instalments, at tho following rates for overy £10!) borrowed:— _ Repayments extend- p W(V , k Total amount ing ovor l6r Weok- Repayable. c. d. £ i... d. i years 12 6 ISO 0 0 0 years 3 2 143 i) 2 8 years 7 3 150 7 6 10 years 0 3; 162 A. 3 DEPOSITS roooivcid1' repayable at seven days notice, and hearing intorost at the rate of 5 per oent. per annum. JOHN BATGER, -..•...■rotary. "IIf'ONEY TO LEND, in large or small .J_x.lL sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ~%~j% ONEY"rb~LEND7"ou Mortgage. — .LoL F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-..trcet. 'iVjTONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at I.v'JJL the usual rates of intereec—W. H Con neb, Vulcan Lano. 7&/f'ONEY TO LEND, in large or small _i.Vj_L sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agon, Shortland-stroor.. next tho Poßt-ofdce. \H ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE J__V___L ot First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLE? LAN, Solici tor, Tulcan Lane. "KWONEY to LEND oh first-class free- A.V.A. hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. fOfONEY TO LEND in large or small J..<».__L sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. Vt^" HIT TAKERS AMERICAN HOUSE. O N S AL E, LAMPS (non-explosive, and cheaper [than any in the city) LANTERNS COAL OIL (Kerosene) STOVES CLOCK MATERIAL OIL-CLOTH CLOTHING BOOTS and SHOES AND ALL KINDS OF^ USEFUL YANKEE NOTIONS Skoond Door Below THE "HERALD" OFFICE. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, S3, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN FmtOTYPF. Portraits Whilk "Waiting. SUN FIRE INSURANCE, LONDON __3 [Established 1710.] Insurances effected at current rates. Claims paid with promptitude and liberality. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. QOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE JO COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contests Insured. _ , Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. „ Veaselp, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, ths Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager mHE OLOBE'MAKINE INSUKANCE .JL COMPANY (LIMITED), LONDON. Capital £500,000. All Marine Risks taken a.t lowest carrent rates. Policies granted in triplicate, payable in case of loss in London, oi at any of the Agencies. Full particulars upon application to the under lgn6d' HENRY GILFILLAN, Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-stre T&TEW ZEALAND INSURAN CE i.l COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie wbiectto special arrangements. «s<_Loss-_is Promptly Paid. ftROROK P. PTTCRCIC, Manager. N~I C H OLSON, • (Late T. Archibold), CANE CHAIR WORKER, Victoria-street, Auckland. New Work or Repairs neatly and promptly executed on reasonable terms.



RC. f^ REENW OO D, <_. \3T AUCTIONEER, House, Land, and Estate agent, MARKET HOUSE. FOR SALE— A first-class Family Hotel, containinc; 21 Bedrooms, i Sitting Rooms. Dining Room, Commercial Rooiu_,2 Bars, Lvr.irle privato Family Rooms, all. replete and.veil fur nished, with every convenioimo. Extra bedding, linen, cutlery, &c &o. ; exten sive cooking range, fee. Hotci commands one of tho best sites in the City of Auck land, has a first-class paying business. Easily worked, long lrt_.se, small rent, income moderate. Bona fide reasons given for selling. Further particulars and curds to view from R. C. GRKEN WOOD. FOR SALE— ii acres of Land at Richmond, r.ogather with '1-rooiued (.Cottage, Stable, and other improve rueuts, opposite City Slaughter house. Price, £250. FOR SALE— 1 4-roomed Cottage (new) Stockade Road, Mount Ed cm. Largo allotment CO x 20U feet, priced and planted. Price, £250. MONEY TO LEND In any quantity on good security. Persons assisted in tho purchase of pro perty. FOR SALE- A convenient G-roomed Hduso, corner allotment. 50 x 110. Stanley-street, Great North Road. Price, £250. FOR SALE— l-roomcd Cottage, with two allotments frontage to two stroets ; good well, gar den. Blocks and 1500 Oricks for another house. Prico, £230. FOR SALE— C-roomod House : wash-house with copper; good woll, 2 allotments 60x110, Edinburgh-street, Newton, oif Karanga hape Road. Price, £230. ! FOR SALE— 5, 10, or 15 acres of rich volcanic soil, fenced with stone walla ; good view, four roomed Cottage, stablo, cowshed, &c. Prico, £30 an u-cro. situate 3 miles from town. FOR SALE— 13 miles from town by a good macada mised road, a compact littlo Homestead of 30 acres, 20 aores ready for crop or in cultivation, balance in good grass. A3 rooiried and a 2-rooraed Cottage on the land, good garden, well-, &c. Busses pasa daily. Prioo, £150 ; £100 cash balance at 8 per cent. FOR SALE— Farms, largo and small; Land, Housos, Allotments, ice. Money to Lend at Low Rates of Interest, &c, &c. WANTED TO PURCHASE— A g'-ntleman's Rcsidoncc in the neigh bourhood of Albert Park or Symonds street : a Corporation lease not objected to. WANTED TO PURCHASE— A 7 or 8-roomod Residence in the neighbourhood of Symond-street. Wel iesley-street, Nelson-street (or a spare allhtment in same neighbourhood), suitable for a professional man. WANTED TO PURCHASE— Good Farms in the vicinity of Aucklaud or Waikato. Several Good Hotels for sale in town and suburbs, IL C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. House. Land, and Estate Agent, Market Houso. Auckland. a __.... _____ __ _ _______ .« HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildincs*"-, Qi,'__f.__--.tki_--T, Auckland. FOR SALE. HEPBURN-STHEET.-A well-buiß Family Residence of seven rooms, with verandah, wood house, tar.ks, gitrd'-n, &c. The Rouse is built of tho very best material, and is in first-rate order. The proporty has a frontago of 3(5 feet by a depth of 110 feet. EDEN ORESCENT. — Tho whole of that valuable proporty in Eden Orescent and Short street, with the buildings thereon erected, in cluding the large brick houao formerly occupied by the Club. This property i 3 centrally situated being within a few minutes walk of the Rail way Station, and is an excellent site for a-irst c';~.i_ Faraiij Hotel. BT. MARY'S LOAD, Ponsonby.- A Family Residenco of 8 rooms und buck kitchcu, veran dahs, balcony, well, largo tank with pump in kitchen, and gas laid on, together wirli the largo allotment upon which it is erected, planted with fruit and ornamental trees, croquet lawn, and flower garden. Extensive view of tho harbour. This property is for Salo or Lease. > STOKES' POINT, North Shore.—2o acres of Good Lund, suitable for a Market Garden. Wood and water on it. 95 acres of Good Bush Land in tho County of Marsden. 10s. per acre, WAIUKU.—A Good Farm, with Dwelling house and al! improvements. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a largo allotment, 38 feet frontago by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stablo, _cc., with fine view both back nd front. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment. 33 x 100 ft. NOi'.TH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shorn. Several Allotment., in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—A Family Residence with lnrgc grounds, very pleasantly situated, overlooking the harbour. St. GEORGE'S BAY".—A six-roomed Cottage with water frontage and garden ground. PONSONBY—A 3-roomcd Cottage with verandah. A large elegantly Furnished House, contain ing drawing aad dining-rooms, sitting-rooms, bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, &c, within a few minutes walk of the Supreme and District Courts. PONSONBY.—A commodious Family Resi dence, containing S rooms and scullery, gas and water laid on, verandahs and balcony, garden, and every convenience. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad dock. A Large Store in the centre of the City, with a three-stall stable and cart-shed, suitable for a Wholesale or Manufacturing Business ; a large chimney for steam purposes is built on the pre mises. H. ASH TON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Agents, 8, New Zealand Insurance Bnildings. "JpOR SALE (C HE A P)— 220 acres Good Land, Lot 118, on tbe Kapa Creek, Mahurangi 481 acres at Pakiri. County Marsden, Lot 51 40 acres at Pukeatua, Lot 46 70 acres, Pariah of Wahiki, Lot 33 99 acres, Hoteo Block. Parish of Oruawharo and Pakiri, Lot 69 98 acres, Parish of Te Papa, Cook's County, Lot 281 40 acres, Parish of Wairau, County Marsden, Lot 26 298 acres, Oko.hu Block, Parish of Arapohue, Lots 63, 63, 64, and 65 A Good Kour-roomed Cottage, and about a quarter of an acre of Good Land, planted with fruit and other trees, at Tauranga; really cheap. A Good Six-roomed Houso, with wash-house, bathroom, dairy, two-stalled stable, buggy and hay-house, pigeries. fowl-house. &c, &c.; and about an acre of good ground, planted with very large ornamental and other trees, also orchard and flower garden. It ia well adapted for a Doctor or anyone wishing to build villa residences, having large frontage to two good streets, only fifteen minutes walk from the Uuiou Bank. Tho above can be sold either together or separately. —Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. rF.O BUILDERS, FIREWOOD, AND JL TIMBER MERCHANTS. FOR SALE, SEVEN YEARS' LEASE OP LARGE ALLOTMENT, Corner of Wtkdham and Nelson-streets, 130 x 100 feet; also the House and Buildiugi. erected thereon, with the right of removing the same at the end of the term. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR JL BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining tbe farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackio and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, Seo., threon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE Sc SON, Fort-street. ¥n O R S A L E; j__? PIANOS. HARMONIUMS, AMERICAN AND MELODY ORGANS, &c. 80 per cent, less than any other house. J. H O~W~ DEN, SHORTLAND STREET. Just Received, ex Spirit of the Dawn: Allison's Magnificent Trichord Pianofortes; a £75 Piano to be sold for £60. Others at similar reductions, viz., Allison's at £50; Bord's at £32 and £25. P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager.



TTNITED SERVICE HOTE \J CORNER QUEEN & WELLESLE -ST'-EETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Peofrietoe, Import..-:-., ob Foreign Wines and Spirits. A v c'k r. a n r>. N. Z. F" ~*~RTjNiTE OF WA L & ti HOTi-L, Hobson Street. THIS HOTEL AND RESTAUEANT COMPLETELY REFURNISHED. Rooms for M-Sstikgs. R. BLAYDES, Proprietor. mHE~~C RTT~E :_.TON'IIOTEL, JL CAMBRIDGE. First-class .Accommodation _-or Fa__.il.k_.. ..AMPLE ROOMS KOK COMIyIERCIAL GENTLE-WEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. :-___.' Heroes for Hire at Moderate Charge.;. EDWARD HEWITT, Puoprieto:-?. olnt kussell hotel. MERGER. DANIEL ARKELL bops to inform the travelling public that ho ____<-. made great im provement-, to the above well-known Hotel, ant. in addition to other e:;coiiont accommodation, there if; now added a Ka; __''..* ay Kekkksukknt Room at tee Station, for sho special conven ience of. traveUere by every train. Tbo Best of Wines aud Spirits. Hancock's pß.rklingr AJ.o. A r~P~A R A iTcTT EL, HELENSVILLE (South). The above Hotel is situated en an emisence commanding an excellent v.ew, and is in the heart of the township, oilerinn; thereby a con venient and pleasant resort for travellers. Thi-: Best of Winks and Spirits, JAM £ S EAN D, Pi-opri^tor. RATIONAL H OTEL, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. .'.,ir V. r. -v'ALr_:_-«, ittc mino host of tho Coni moicif-.l Hotel, iiarultou, bocs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has assumed tho proprictorAliip of this .veil-kaown and i'_.\-ourito House, which he intends shall retain its position as a leadi:_s Hotol in tha Waikato. The Rooms are iar_;e, lofty, well-ventilateii, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are ilrst-ci.-"-;:'.. The Snow RcO-,1-3 for Commero.'-ii '.iA-a.vello'.'i;, Alt,cock's Billiard Table, and the Stablin-3 Acco.M-UODATiON. are unequalled ii the pro vince ; the latter bains; under tho superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY A_nD SADDLE HCRS-iS ON HIliE. TSic extension of tne Railway to Hamilton nißK__ Cambrid.'.c less tnat,-. cue day's pleasure journey from Auckland.' W. W A L X E R PROPRIETOR. ___^y"U~N _Gl_. NEVADA HOTEL, CjENTKS OP QUEEN AND DURHAM-STREETS. The Proprietor of the above Establishment', ever alive to the comforts cf his PATRONS, has for somo time seen and felt that there was a want of some place of Resort of a more private nature, and, at the same timo, more Elegantly appointed LOUNGE, where Professional Gentlemen, Business Mon and otuers, after the fatigues of tho day, could while away an hour in pleasant converse. __o this object _ TB!E PROPRIETOR has addressed himself diligently, and has now much pleasure in being ablo to announce tbe completion of one of the most ELEGANT SALOONS to be found iv this part of the world, which will be known from this time forward aa the ORIENTAL LOUNGE. To those heretofore unacquainted with any thing ORIENT, a rare chance now presents itself for viewing the interior of the famous EASTERN DIVAN. Grand Entrance from Queen-street. Doors open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Durham-._treet Bar and Luncheon Bar open daily. ALBERT HOTEL, J__ QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. S. C. COULTON, Propp.ietoe (Late of the Masonic Hotel, Napier, and of the Masonic Hotel, Gisborne), Private Suites of Rooms for Families. Sample Room fob Travellers. pAUTIOH TO THE PUBLIC! DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE. Whereas it having become known to the Pro prietors of "Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne" that a Medicine, emanating from an unscrupulous 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 th;s compound, 'and request their most careful attention to tho following distinctive character istics of Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne :— Ist. That Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne is sold only in cases. ~..-__ . , 2nd. Tlie words " Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne' are clearly blown in each bottle. 3rd. The Registered Trade Mark aud Signa ture of Patentee are printed oa the label of every case. itb. Directions for use. in all the following languages are enclosed in each case—-Knglish, French. German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Por tuguese', Rus-ian, Danish, Turkish. Persian. Hindostani. Madtasse, Bengalee. Chinese, and Japanese, without which none can possibly be Genuine.. DR. BRIGHT S PHOSPHODYNE is the only reliable remedy for Nervous and Liver Com plaints and all Functional Derangements. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is patron ised by the aristocracy and the elite, extensively used in tbe Army and Navy, and strongly re commended by the leading Medical Practi tioners. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is sold by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the G-iobe. N.8.-Ask for DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHO DYNE, and do not be persuaded to take any Useless and Possibly Daugerous Substitute. 4*. ALVAx. nr__ffß~lßbN WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING. SPOU TIN G, PIPING. Arid ail kind* of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED, IRON TANKS on Hand. Made to Order, at the Works, Weliesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of tha Trade. Gasfitting of every style doae at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen, sent to any pars of th& Country. 8. PARKER has erected first-class machinery. and having completed all nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. Li3t of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting ven_ei, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Lich-Nsed Plumber for Auckla W aterwores, W/CLLKSLEY. STREET, » A noKi-ANit. IESTABL TSHED 1859.]



THEATRE RO V AL. Manager and Proprietor R. J. Delias. ANOTHER GRAND BILL! THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, JULY 16, Tom Taylor's world-renowed play, THE TICKET-OF-LEAVE MAN ! Hawkshaw (the detective).. -..MR. J- B. Steele May Edwards. M«S. Walter HiKD Supported by a full and efficient cast To-morrow Evening, LOP.D DUNDREARY 1 Prices:—Drees Circlo, 1/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Bos Plan at Upton fc Co.'s. rF.HEATRE* ROYAL. On WEDNESDAY EVENING, 17TH JULY, MR. SOTHERN Will appear in his side-splitting impersonation, LORD DUNDREARY! Supported by the Full Company. Prices: Dres3 Circle, Is; Stall_, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Box Office at Upton's. ELLESLEY - STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, July 16, A SPECIAL AND INTERESTING SERVICE 0 F SONG Will take place in the above Church. ._ Large and Effective Choir, under the direction of Theophilus Cooper, sen., will sing a Choice Selection of Music, in Am.A:..;' five oithe remarkable Songs which were sung by tne Jubilee Minstrels, in L.-vrAor... f.rd v.-h.ich nave never been introduced in Kew ZepAtud. Several Ministers are expect... _o mye fctiort Addresses on the. importance of Sacred Music. The Chair will bo t.A.er. by tho Rev. A. w. Webb, at 7.30. Tickets—ONE SHILLING EACH, , May be had of the Bo_A>.A_ers, m- at the aoora .__„ Q e t v. v _ church. I tTr ~" s- v * HOPE OF AUCKLAND TENT. Fifteenth Anniversary of the .".Move _.e_.t will be celebrated by a Public Soif-e-to be held m the Tbmpkeakcb Hat.l, Albert-sireet, on TUESDAY Evening, I6?h hist. Tea on the table at 6.30. .... ~ After Meeting, will c.!_.._et of . .daresses by Mr Richards, from An .c ■■_:_>•-, f'ev. j. Jones, Bro. J. G. Carr, D.C.R-. aAß_:\ J--__;.ins. _ Instrumental and V.;w.\.t Mu. :•-•;, ..eaamgs, &c. Templar Brass 33 ____.< will cc u_ atteiiuance. Tickets, Is 6d each: may bo haa from Bros. J. ft. Carr.R. H. Hu.;l.cs,or any of the members. ST. JAMES'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The ANNUAL MEETING and .SOIREE wijl be held, in the Church, or. v-."__.__>.\._bU_.-;A nest, the 17th instant. Tea on v._e A'.b.o at o.rfJp.m. Tickets, 2a each, can ho cammcc at -Messrs* Upton and Co.'s, or from any o, the Office* bearers. , . "DROWN, BARRETT &■ CO.: S AUCKLAND STEAM COFFEE AND SPIOE MILLS. COF-b'i-, A,';.. IT IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY KNOV.'N THAT GOOr; COFFEE is the best sti.-.ulatms BeTS-fttge both tor Winter ana Summer. To obtain v.-hat yon reijA;^nf, ask.for our Best Brands, the EXCAi_.b_L.jR or ol ANDARD, which have sustained their ;.on-:,;_if.mts ovor Ten Years, and haw., very _r_"_-__. increased in demand—a sure, proof oi their 0.-ona- consumed and appreciated in ail honseiioiC-S tarougnoui; and even out of cur province. 33, Wholesale only at our Mills and ..-..fronts. «3_ Retail at all Grocery Establishments ia Town and Country. 8 %.o\ . Our best 'A » ..Excelsiorßrand, gree_ilAo-_.i ! qualities. * SO, Standard ~ rod ~ ■-Every pis&e. g' E | Lion .. pirn, ~ J wuhour^ sic '?. o s,\ ) Our lowest _.-£ it Anchor „ puce ~ , (jualities, ££~i Crown „ yellow „ i without our o-wTES / signature. £3§i Our PEPPERS and SPICES we guarantee of Best Qu-iity, and free of aduheration. BROWN, BARRETT & CO. Elliott-street, 13th July, IS7B. OHIP CHANDLERY & SAIL MAKING NOTICE OF REMOVAL-. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance cf. tho lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner or Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sad maker, &c, would intimat his intention of continuing this Business i i a bi anches, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. _ A.B.D. takes this jpj ortunity of thanking tha Shipping Community and General Public rur the liberal patronage accorded him during the last ten years, and lrom his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upou him. N.B.—A Large Assortm..tit of Tents and lar a ulins always kept in stock. TO WILLIAM CROWTHER, WELLESLEY'-STREET. Auckland, June 23,1878. We, the undersigned Ratepayers of the City of Auckland, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to bo nominated, at tne tortn coming Election for a City .'Ouncillor, and we promise you our support to secure your return. D. H. McKenzie J. Mason Cruickshank, Miller, Holland & Butler and Co. . , Thos. Gee Cousins __ Atkm J. Smith A. Black _ T. Thompson T. Minnetti T. Cleal Geo. Leahy And 80 other Electors. Gi ENTLEMEN,—When first asked to RT offer myself for the. seat vacated by Coun cillor Dickson. I said "No," simply because I could not spare two or three afternoons weekiy f_om my business, and therefc.e I could not honestly accept your offer, fearing that I could • not always discharge the duties belonging to said office. Since then, I am happy to inform you (because I feel sure it is a ste-ji in the ngnt direction, as it will offer facilities for electors to attend the meetings of the Council as well as the Councillors) that it is not only possible, but very probable, the Council meetings will beheld 'in the evening. It is distinctly with this unaer stanaing that I now come before you, either for acceptance or rejection. Should you return me, Gentlemen, antitrust every one of you will do your very best to do so, Ipromise you faithfulness, diligence, audhonesty of purpose throughout, without a single person to serve, and having only the public interest m view, and with no personal obh-ct or purpose to go in for. Should 1 be rejected, thon, ail I ask is, let us sail along together, good friends a<_ before. I remain, faithf mo THE BUKGKSSiifc- OF THE JL CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ljdies and Gkntlemkx—At the request of many of the Burgesses to allow my name to be placed iv Nomination for the vacancy in the City Council through the resignation of B. Dickson, Esq., I be,* to place my services at your disposal, and should you do me the honour of electing me as your representative, I hope to prove myself worthy of your confidence. J. GREY. rglO THE ELECTORS OF WAIPA. JL • ,« Gentlemen.—Mr. Cox having resigned the seat for your District, I ceK to inform you that 1 am a Candidate for the nonout of represent ing you. I will simply state that!. am a supporter of tho present Government, and that I hope to meet the Electors at the different centres in the Dis trict, at early dates, which will be notified. Trusting you wiil withhold promises of sup port until I shall have had an opportunity or explaining my views, and the reason of my delay in coming forward, lam, Gentlemen, Your obedh _t servant. EDWARD 3. MCMINN. BELFAST HOUSE, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets (lately occupied by T. Arch-bold), will be Opened THIS (Saturday) EVENING, by J. Siaipsox, as a General Dealer. He hopes, by giving good value for cash, to ensure his full share of the Ladies and frentle mes.'sfpatronage. See future advertisements.