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WAITARA, Tuesday.

Atone o'clock, Rewi, accompanied by a number of chiefs, hearing that Sir George ■ Q rev was not well, went to his quarters. Sir George Grey was sitting by the fires! <'. •, suffering from a heavy cold, the inclement weather disagreeing with him. Friendly interchanges took place. The meeting was a purely private one, natives only beiug present. It Avas then arranged that, owing to the weather and non-arrival of Parihiki natives, the meeting shou^ be delayed till next day. Each side expressed a wish that William King to be present; he is expected to-morrow. After remaining half-an-hour, Bewi left on this understanding. Special messages have boen despatched north^ and south to hurry up visitors for the meeting. TITOKOWARUS CONTINGENT." The natives of Te Whiti and Titokowarus tribes from Parihaka passed through the town at uoon to-day with 45 carts of pigs .and other provisions. There were about 20 others on horse back. All seemed in ex cellent spirits, and a large number of resi dents and business men of the town having turned out to see thn procession, go through ihey were as they passed the Masonic Hotel, greeted with lusty cheers to which they responded, and a few hearty shakes of the hands took place between some of the visitors and a few English residents. The party was headed by a cart bearing a Avhite flag, indicative of peace, and their manner be tokens their evident intention to make their ■journey a peaceful one. MEETING FIXED FOR FRIDAY. " The meeting takes place on Friday. The weather is improving. Sir George Grey is still very unwell.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"THE WOMAN IN RED."

THERE was not a good attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening to witness the second production of the "Woman in Red." This is, however, easily accounted for by the inclemency ot the weather. Th c piece was exceedingly well mounted, and certainly de served a better reception. Mr J. B. Steele as Victor Lansom in the first part, and Hecter Fiaramouti afterwards, acted with .ability, and did ample justice to both char aeters. Mrs Walter Hill played well a- Rudiga the Woman in red, and Miriam, and she was several times called before the curtain to receive the enthusiastic plaudits of the audience. Miss CorajMclan appeared ■to much better advautage than usual as Ninon and Ninette; and she played with •considerable spirit throughout. Miss Lily May made a really good Francisca Douati, and was frequently applauded. Praise is also due to Miss Jessie Raymond, Messrs C. Burford, H. W. Emmett" J. O'Brien, J. Musgrave, and J. Tyrrel, for the very successful representations of tho characters alloted to them. On the whole, the play was well placed on the stage, aud the manner of its entire performance reflected infinite credit on the Company. "BROKEN TIES" THIS EVENING. This evening a new comedy drama en titled "Broken Ties," will be presented for the first time.

DEPARTURE OF THR HON. J. MAC ANDREW. The Hon. J. Macandrew, accompanied by Messrs Conyers, and Lawson, a»d other gentle men, left for Kaipar by special steamer this morning

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT ONEHUNGA.

MR JAMES FOLEY KILLED.

The freedom from accidents which has characterised the working of the Auckland railways was last night disturbed by the 5.20 train running over Mr James Foley within a short distance of the Onehunga station, and at a spot known as Donnovan's crossing. From what welearn at an early hour this morning, the driver of the train (Neville) and the fireman both felt the concussion and the remark was passed by the fireman. " There's that stone again," alluding to the stone previously put on the line. (Mr. Sawson has offered the reward of £50 for the discovery of the perpetrator of that misdemeanour.) The driver instantly shut ■offsteam, the fireman put on the break, and the whistle was blown for the guard to do the same, so that all appliances for stopping appear to have been brought into requisition at once, and the train was pulled up within about a length from where the life-guard first struck the object. (There isno cow-catcher on Neville's engine.) The guard appears to ■have made an immediate search, finding such traces at the crossing as to make it •evident that this was the spot where the unfortunate man first came into contact with the engine. He found here a shoe, collar, and necktie, and a man's hat. The search resulted in finding the body about 50ft distance from the crossing, having been carried along by the engine, and •thrown off the line. The face of deceased was unrecognisable at the time^he head and body being frightfully torn and mutilated. The carriage did not go over the body as reported, nor did one passenger in the last carriage have any reason for supposing the train gave a curious jump. None of them, •as far as we hear from their lips, were aware of any such catastrophe until hearing from the officers of the train of what had •ocenrred ; some indeed thought as the train pulled up that they had arrived at their destination. One gentleman present had been among the first to see the policemen ■who was so mutilated by the train passing over him in the Caversham tunnel (Dunedin) and says the impressions of that occasion revived so forcibly on hearing of the event that he could not face the tragic scene. On finding thte body the driver ran up to the station in order to land the passengers, returning with a waggon, in which de ceased was taken from the fatal spet. Mr. Foley was mairied, resided at Otahuhu, and leaves a wife and three children. He weut to Onehunga by the 9.20 train, and stated he was on a visit to Mr. O'Rorke, but would probably go to Auckland during the day. Instead 6f doing this the unfortu nate man appears to have stayed through out the day in Onehunga, and started to walk to Otahuhu. Various suppositions are afloat as to the route he took, but whether he walked down the line or other wise we have not yet ascertained. Mr Foley's father is at Katikati, and has to day been telegraphed to concerning the sad event. Mr Foley is well-known, hav ing been a member of the Provincial Coun cil, a colonial, and has always taken an active part in political matters in which his province was concerned. Sergeant Greene identified the body by a number of papers which were found in the pockets of deceased.

RAILWAY STATION EXTENSION.

MEETING OF COMMITTEE,

A MEETING of the Railway Station Ex tension Committee was held in the Insur ance Buildings at three o'clock this afternoon. Present:—Messrs J. P. King, F. Laikins, J. Cosgrave, J. M. Lennox, J Newman, J. Coupland, J. bmitn, Williams, J. Dickey, W. Eyre, Garlick, Peacock, and Drs. Purchas, and Wallis. On the motion of Mr J. Newman, Dr. Purchas was voted to the chair. Dr. Purchas apologised for the absence of the Mayor who was engaged at a meeting of the City Council. Mr F. Larkins read the report of the sub-committee appointed to interview Mr Macandrew. This report shewed that the Committee waited on Mr Macandrew on Monday last, but that gentleman gave no promise of an early carrying on of the work of extension to any central point in the city. Mr Macandrew believed a sum tinder fiO.OOO had been set apart for the purpose, but did not remember defi nitely. He thought the chief difficulty in the extension to Queen-street lay in ttw lack of room. Your sub-committee disagree heartily with his recommendation of run-

I ning 'buses to meet the trains. The sub j committee were of opinion that unless oirong influence is brought to bear on the Government little will be done towards railway extension in Auckland. The report recommended mass meetings of the ratepayers to agitate for the removal of the station to the centre of the city. The chairman said he had made inquires with reference to the £10,000 said to have been voted for the removal of the railway station to the wharf. He could, hoAyever, find no record of it in the Appropriation Act. It might, hoAvever, have been included in the lump sum voted for the extension of the Auckland Punui Railway. Drs Purchas and Wallis Avere of opinion that Mr Macandrew had power to devote £10,000 of that vote for the purpose in question. Mr Coupland moved the adoption of the report, seconded by Mr Williams, and agreed to. Mr Coupland moved "That the sub committee still hold office to arrange for tho public meeting."—Agreed to. The meeting then terminated.

SUPREME COURT.

IN BAJNCO. (Before His Honor Mr Justioo Gillios.) YESTERD AY—(Concluded. ) THE APPEAL CASE. MEW GOLDEN PAII V. UNION BKACII, Mr Hosketh for tho appellants, Mr Tyler for the respondents. EA portion of the arguments in this case appeared in our last odltion. Tho questions to bo considered were: (1) Whether the land was granted to the Union Beach Gold Mining Com pany, under license 142, taken out under the Mining Districts Act;; (2) Whether the land was sufficiently identiiied ; and (3) whether tho fac that there was no angle-poa: put in by one of the agents of the Union Beach alfected tho license. After hearing the arguments of couneel on both sides, Hia Honor held that tho plan must be the guide in such cases, otherwise it would lead to great incouvenience. It would tend to prevent other Ipersona from taking up ground which might be open. It was impossible to go behind the license. It must be assumed that every thing that was done, was in accordance with law, or the license could not have been obtained. Tho description of the ground given in the margin of the license must bo accepted as the true description. After some further remarks, His Honor dismissed the appeal with costs. „______——

CITY COUNCIL.—This Afternoon.

A meetiug of the City Council was held this afternoon. Present—His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), and Councillors Cos grave, Waddell, Masefield, Buchanan, Fleming, and Goldie. The minutes of the previous meeting were read aud confirmed. THIS LATE COUNCILLOR MORTON. His Worship referred regretfully to the death of Councillor Morton. He said the Council must feel deep regret for his loss, and he waa sure would join with him in sending a letter of condolence to Mrs. Morton. Councillor Buchanan seconded the motion. The late Councillor Morton was a most straightforward and valuable man, and would be greatly missed. Councillor Goldie had much pleasure in supporting the motion. He thought it would be a long time before they got a truer and more energetic confrere than the late Mr Morton. A test. Letter from N. Wilson, asking the per mission of the Council to lay down 20 leet of footpath with concrete in one of the streets where there is most traffic, as he wishes to test the relative methods of con crete and asphalting. Councillor Goldie proposed that the letter be received, and the request graDted. Councillor Fleming seconded tho motion. —Carried.

PONSONBY ROAD.

Letter from the Secretary of the Ponsonby Highway District Board, with respect to the cutting of a footpath on the Ponsonby Road, fronting Mr Dickson's property. Councillor Waddell said he remembered moving that the surveyor should be asked to report on tliG matter. He did so and stated that it was not at all dangerous. He moved that the letter be received, and the matter be attended to. The Mayor thought they ought net to do so after the opinion of the surveyor. Per sonally he did not think the place danger ous. Councillor Waddell said it was very steep. Councillor Masefield corroborated Coun cillor Waddel's remake. Councillor Goldie said Councillor Dickson had clearly a right to cut it down and read extracts to prove this. Councillor Masefield said the place had already been filled before and cut down again. He supposed it must be filled in once more. Councillor Buchanan aaid the present level of the street was very objectionable. Councillor Goldie moved, and Councillor Buchanan seconded, that it be referred to the Works Committee. Carried. DANGEROUS KEROSENE. Letter from the Colonial Secretary's office, stating that 19 out of the 21 samples of kerosene tested in Wellington by Dr. Hector were of a dangerous character. The Wellington City Council, on being made aware of the tests, applied to the Commis sioner of Customs, requesting that the Customs officers might be instructed to take steps for testing all kerosene as it arrives, leaving it to the officers of the Corporation to enforce the provisions of the " Dangerous Goods Act," in respect of any kerosene found not to be equal to the standard prescribed by the Act. The re quest has been complied with, on condition that the Corporation will allow some of its employes to draw off and supply the samples; and similar instructions will be given to the Customs in Auckland, if the Council considers that all kerosene should be tested on its importation into the colony, with a view to prevent such as is found to be dangerous from being delivered for consumption. THE HOWE-STREET PROPERTY. Letter from the Board of Education, asking the Council to re-consider the result of the Howe-street property, and suggesting £10 per annum as a reasonable rental. ARCH HILL ROAD. Letter from the chairman of the Arch Hill Highway Board drawing the attention of the Council to the state of the road from Arch Hill to the abattoirs, stating that the Board has spent nearly the whole of its income on the road, and asking the Council to «rant them 70 or SO loads of broken metal to'assist to widen and mend the road before it becomes utterly impassable. The reqnest was granted, HOWE-STREET FOOTPATH. A letter from some ratepayers and house holders of Howe-street, drawing attention to the fact that it is no use putting scoria on the path of that street unless something is done to prevent the hank from washing down on it. The letter also contains a sug gestion how to amend ihis, which is respect fully submitted to the Council. ADDITION TO WORKSHOP.

Letter from W. Hall, asking permission to make an addition to- his workshop m Albert-street.

EDEN TERRACE EOAD. Letter from Adam Brock, drawing the attention of the Council "to the almost impassable state of Eden Terrace road, opposite the property of Mr Chapman Councillor VVaddel moved and the Mayor seconded, that it be referred to the surveyor, to be acted upon as soon as possible. Carried. LAMPS. Petition from subscribers and owners of property in Parnell, asking the Council to remove the lamp on the original footpath leading to Mechanics's Bay to the corner at the top of the hill, near a telegraph post. The Mayor moved, seconded by Coun i cillor Waddel, that it be referred to Works Committee. The Mayor said he wished, while they were on the subject of streets, that one of the Councillors would look at Mills Lane; a lamp was badly wanted there.

FOOTPATH IN CUSTOM HOTJSE-STREET.

Petition from a number of merchants and ratepayers, calling attention to the foot paths of Custom House-street. East. The whole of the intake allotments are now rilled up, so that a footpath can be made. Referred to Works Committee. CROSSING.

Petition from a number of ratepayers &c , asking that a crossing may be made at the foot of Queen-street, from the Waitemata to the Thames Hotel.

Referred to Works Committee. DRAKE-STREET.

Petition from ratepayers, &c., of Drake street, requesting the Council not to reduce the width (as proposed) to 40 feet. Referred to Works Committee. Mr Greenway, who was in the room, said he had something to do with this, and if the street was not widened at once he would take proceedings against the Coun- C'l. CHARITABLE AID. The Mayor read telegrams from the Colo nial Secretary, urging the municipality to take up the management of charitable insti. tutions. REPORT OF MR CLARK, C.B. The report ot Mr Clark, C.E., was read. He urges upon tha Council the " necessity for a sufficient and complete plan on the scale of 40ft to lin, of the city and its more populous suburbs, which should be consid ered when devising a scheme of drainage. On it should be shown the position, &c. ; of all the existing sewers, water-pipes. In hilly streets Mr Clark thinks the best place for the sewer is not in the street, but at the back of the houses. What he proposes

do is to construct an intercepting sewer which will prevent the sewerage from enter ing the harbour, its conveyance to a distant point, and its ultimate disposal in an xmobjectionable manner. Mr Clarke's report was received. REPORT.

It Avas moved and after some discussion resolved that the portion of the Public Works Report, referring to Mr Clarke C. E. be confirmed.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL, this day. COUNTY ELECTION. At the nomination of County Councillors, Mr George McLeod was proposed by Mr It. Kelly and seconded by Mr Bremner. Mr Woollams was proposed by Mr Harrison and seconded by Mr Darling. The election takes place on Wednesday next. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Alburnia. —The winze from the 70 feet leve is down 50 feet. If the same class of country continues connection with the bottom level will be made in four weeks' time. The Whau level west drive is in 90 feet. In part of No. 3 winze the reef is two feet, showing gold freely. The monthly retorting took place on Monday. The New North Devon shows a splendid body of quartz, four feet thick, in the leading stope. The lode at the face is rather disturbed. Crushing will be resumed for a fortnight. Bendigo United.—Several stringers are in the face, showing gold, which will junction a few feet ahead, when good gold is expected. New North Chines.—About 18 inches of crushing dirt is in the face. Colours of gold are seen occasionally. Black Angel. —Large quantities of payable stone are being obtained. The next return will be the best yet obtained.

PRESS AGENCY.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day SUPREME COURT.

The criminal sessions of the Supremo Court opened on Monday. Eleven cases are on the calander including rape, robbery, manslaughter, wounding with intent, un mentionable offence. It has been resolved to form a Joint Stock Company for the purpose of erecting a temperauce Hotel, to possess attractions in the shape of amusements. It is also intended to endeavour to establish a working Mens' Club in connection with it.

SHOOTING.

64 coursing licenses, and 163 shooting licenses were taken out here this season. It is expected that the pheasant shooting will be temporarily stopped next year. John Bishop Hunter was brought back from Melbourne for embezzling monies belonging to the Government, while in their employas as surveyor, has been com mitted to trial.

[ADVERTIS iSMENT. ]

THE NATIONAL ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS'.

(To the Editor) Sir,—ln reference to S. G. Lee's reply to my letter, it is meaning less, unmanly, and anything but straightforward. The public will not treat the truth as "contemptible ;" and well might the National Order that Rafton and his small following have brought into dispute here in the eyes of kindred society, say, save it from its friends. Public confidence is saaken, and the people believe that everything that Rafton has done— even the opening of our Lodge—is a farce, and well might they think so, when the accredited agent of the Executive N.1.0.F. should disregard the laws of the Order, one day calling himselt P.P.G.M., only having G.M.'s. certificate, then Secretary, next arrogating) to himself the style, Provincial Grand Master, attempting to suspend Lodges Trustees in the bank, aud substitute others of his own making. Next, this great man condescended to be N.G., and at a meeting of his following, at once proceeded to open a lodge without a legal warrant or a dispensation, intimating that that instru ment being unnecessary for him that could make lodges one day, and next forsooth ! with his fiat sweep away all tlie officers from the properly constituted Lodge 936. There is only one lodye in Auckland that hold a dispensation under N.1.0.F., and that is the Loyal Auckland Pioneer, 936 Temperance Hall, Albert-street; anything else is a delusion a sham, and warn the public against it.—Yours, etc, JOHN Wright. [The above has been unavoidably held over since Monday.]

We have perused a number of testimonials from old and respectable colonists, which have been handed to us by the proprietor of " Ghollah's Great Indian Cures," who is, we understand, intending to remain among ns for about a month, for the purpose of proving the virtue of his medicines, by the cure of any serious cases of rheumatism or gout that may be brought under his notice. The testimonials are certainly very extra ordinary, inasmuch as they are from persons who had been seriously ill for a number of years, and got completely cured by the use of these medicines.

The police of Dunedin have been busy in obtaining samples of Kerosene from dealers in the city and surrounding districts, with the view of forwarding them to the Govern ment for analytical examination. The " Dunedin Times " of Tuesday, in referring to the administration of justice in the Resident Magistrate's Court, states that a feeling prevails that members of the bar, who are not in connection by ties of rela tionship or otherwise to Mr 13n,thgate can not gain the ear of the Court, or in other words cannot meet with justice, and that, consequently most cases were set down for hearing on the day on -which Mr Mansford sits. Mr Mansford accordingly felt it to he his duty to refer to this charge in the "Times'" article, and said that his useful ness as a magistrate was likely to be impared by such assertions. He had always endeavoured to favour the right, by taking all possible precautions against partiality being associated with the administration of justice. He was enabled, by carefully taken notes to challenge enquiry into every official act of his life. The safeguard and purity of that Court was the power of appeal, and, further, any of the person aggrieved had the privilege of laying these grievances before the Minister of Jus tije.

BENEFIT TO MRS KENDRICK.

Notwithstanding the worst day's rain we have had this season, a large number ventured out on behalf of Mrs Kendrick, whose husband was killed at the Northern Wairoa. A splendid programme was pre pared, and was fulfilled to the letter. The opening was the Ross and Dean's Minstrels scene, the first item in which was an overture composed expressly for these Minstrels, well gone through, the antics and contortions of the " end men" being immense. Several conundrums and jokes were given, some of which elicited considerable applause. The first song was sung by Mr Seton, " Call me your darling again." Mr G. Kimble Bang " Uncle Jef ferson," in good style. Mr Richards, a promising amateur, gave " Little Sweet heart come and kiss me " in a sweetly plaintive strain. Danny Bertie's " Hanki- Panki" was well given, and elicited rounds of applause. Mr Charles Hill's song, " Come like a beautiful dream" was ren dered in that gentleman's usual correct style. Fred Rice's " Daffney, do you love me ?" was well sung, and thoroughly appreciated by the audience. Mr Horace Dean's " Thou art ever in my dreams " was given in his best manner, and encored "Walk Dat Loo" by Charley Ross had a good chorus, and was sung in a very lively manner. The first part concluded with " A Trip Round the World." We missed t!ie flags very much in this. Messrs. Bertie, Rice, Kimble, and Ross made excellent " end men," and Mr Dean a good interlocutor. Part two commenced with a selection by the orchestra, followed by a ballad by Mr C. Hill, "Thou art so near and yet so far," sweetly sung, and deservedly encored. Danny Bertie's " Chequered Polonaise " went pretty well, considering his young lady was looking at him the while. Mr T. W. Allen's " The Sexton " was not so good as his "Rule Brittannia," in the finale, which was nicely sung indeed. "You should see us on the Strict ' Q.T.,' " by Mr H. Dean was cheered immensely, being one ot those Music Hall songs so popular in London. It puts an old man like the writer in memory of the celebrated "Eagle" and "Bravo Rouse." An encore was demanded, and the popular "By jingo if we do" given. A short farce "He would be an Actor," woll played, concluded a capital entertain ment." A quadrille party followed. The orchestra was composed of six musicians, under Mr E. Arthur, and their portion of the performance merits our praise.

E\ENIHG STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26.



T> I L L I A R D S. jj^S— THISTLE HOTEL. LOOK OUT for Dampier's Advertise ment in To-morrow'a issue. WANTED, a respectable Lad to drive a Baker's Cart.—Mr Lylo, Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. WANTED, Stone Wallers. Apply to Larkin and O'Brien, on the Kaipara Railway. WANTED, a situation as Barmaid by a respectable young person. Several general servants and married couples wanted immediately at E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, immediately, a Barmaid at the Exchange Hotel for upstairs bar. ANTED, a Boy to make himself useful in the store.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. ANTED, good General Servant. — Mrs Sloman. top of Qrafton Road, third honse below Wesleyan Chapel. \ a/ANTED, two respectable youths, as TT Apprentices to tne Clothing and Out-' fitting Business.—Apply Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTEDTTurchasers for all descrip tione of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c., at Prices to meet the times. Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. HOLDBHIP. Manager. W "ANTED, a House Carpenter.—Apply T. H. Jones, Wellesley-straet East, FOB, SA LE, a good young Milch Goat, two days kidded.—Apply Mr. Sawkins' Store, Grafton Road. "ANTED, a thorough good General Servant; none other need apply; wages no objection. — Mrs. Leslie, New Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street. ANTED—Wanted to Sell (cheap), about 8 dozen Violins from 5s to 30s each; large Appleß, 4d lb, 121bs for 3s 6d ; small Apples, 2d lb; Haricot Beans, 4!bs for 6d,9ibs for Is; Raisins, 12lbs for 3s 6d; Japanese Vases from 53 6d to 30s pair; Plated Cruets, 7s 6d and 8s 6d; Bhck and White Beads, 1b .lb; and , variety articles cheap.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Lot of Bronze Figures from Is each. Superior Lama Lustre black Braid, No. 65, only 4s 6d per gross, 36 yards for Is 6d, 72 yards for 2s 6d. Be in time. W 'ANTED, Tenders for Supply of Milk for 12 months, from the Ist July, at per gallon.—C. Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Manufac turer, Queen-street. 0 CARPENTERS. — Wanted, two Men,—Thomas Colebrook, back of Anchor HoteL W ANTED, good Woman Cook (hotel), Nurse, General Servants, middle-aged Woman for country, Married Couple.—Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, a strong Boy or Youth.— W. R. Hayward, Undertake! and Mattress-maker, Wyndham-street. W "ANTED, three Boys to make them selves usef ul.—E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen-street. WANTED, an assistant Waiter, good reference required.—Royal Mail Hotel, Viotoria-street. ANTED, a Man to plough and milk. Mr. Bainbridge, Somerville's Stables. WANTED, a good Bench Hand.— T. P. Judkins, Hobson-street. WANTED, a respectable woman'as house keeper for the country. Apply to Mrs Thompson, Registry, Shortland-street. O BOOT MAKERS—Wanted good hand for' repairing, etc. —to work on the pre mises. Apply to Stephens, Queen-street. W" ANTED, one or two first-class Hands for benchwork and finishing.— T. and H. Heath, Boot and Shoe Depot, Upper Sy monds-street. WANTED, a situation as barman ; ten years' experience. Apply " Alpha," Star Office. WANTED KNOWN, that White' is the best and cheapest Cement. On Sale, 500 casks.—Keane and Jenkinson.Victoria street Kast, Auckland. WAN TED, a strong Boy, as an Appren tice to the Baking and Confectionery.— Jas. Leslie, Parnell. ___ WANTED, two Gentlemen Boarders; all the comforts of a quiet home; terms moderate.—Apply Myrtle Villa, Mount-street. WJ ANTED, the Public to know that L. t?' H. Green has a splendid collection of Fruit Treeß, Ornamental Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale this year; also 200,000 two-year old Quicks, 12a per 1000; 30,000 one-year-old, 8s per 1000. Gardens and Orchards laid out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.—Lilydalb Ndhbery, One Tree Hill. All orders left with Mr, Greenwood, Market House Inspector, -will be promptly attended to. N.B.—JU H. Green attends the Market every Saturday. WANTED Kuown, Dutton Bkos. are now prepared to Supply all kinds of Corks, viz., Wine, Beer, Brewers' Bungs, Che mists' Vials, Daffies, &c. ; also, Manufacturers of Life Buoys, Belts, Ships' Fenders, and genuine Cork Socks.—Cork Manufactory, Upper Queen street, Auckland. N.B.—Cork Shavings for Sale. WANTED KNOWN, that W. Brown hill, Bootmaker, late of 70, Queen-street has removed to his new premises, 156, Queen street, next to the New Zealand Clothing Factory, where all orders for town .or country, will receive piompt attention. THE PINES, EPSOM.—Studies will be resumed on Monday, Bth July. Mrs. Rackstrawhaa vacancieslfor Boarders. T7IYE, EAR, AND THROAT SPECIA 'j LIST.—Dr Schwarzeach is paying a Final Visit to Auckland, and may be Consulted at Devonshire House, Hobson-street, daily, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., until about the end of July. AIKATO TIME-TABLE of W. K. Carter's Telegraph lone of Coaches:— Leave Ohaupo on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 2.15 .p.m.; arrive Te Awamutu on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 4 p.m.; arrive Alexandra on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 5.30 p.m.; leave Alexandra, on Tues day Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m.; arrive Te Awamutu on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, at 9.45 a.m.; arrive Ohaupo on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11.30 a.m.; leave Hamilton every day at 2 o'clock p.m. for Cam bridge ; leave Cambridge every day at 10 o'clock a.m. for Hamilton.



WANTED, a respectable young Girl, ~ not under 15, to assist in housework;;. good references required.—Apply McKinstrj a.; Store, Ponsonby Road. { ANTED to Rent, a 7 or 8-roomed \ House; good situation, Parnell pre- | ferred, with a little land; will net take it for less than two years; no family.—Apply to Accountant. Union Bank of Australia. ANTED, for hotel at Cambridge, a Sober Man as cook.—Apply to Thomas Macky, Fort-street. _____ WANTED, a General Servant, refer ence required.—Mrs. Neumegen, top of Hobson-etreet, opposite Salmon's. Butcher. WANTED for the first Ladies' School in Nelson, a competent Governess.—Apply at this office. | WANTED to SELL (cheap), 1 ton of Treacle, only 3d lb., 12lbs. for 2a 6d; 60 cases of Apples; Large Apples, 4d lb.; »J"au Apples. 3dlb.; Vegetable Dishes, from 2s 3d to 3s 6d; lot Of Meat Dishes cheap; White and Gold Stone Cupa and Saucers, only Odeacn Ladies' Kid Boots, only 58 6d; Maltese Lace from Is 8d to 3a 6d a yard ; Hair Pins, Is 2d lb. Clothes Pegs, four dozen for 6d, 6a per case o 5 gross : large Fancy Vinegar Bottles, Is each lot of Flower Pot _>-o_i Id to Is each; and a variety of other rti le cheap ; Popular Relish Sauce, only 6s 6d per dozen; a i-aro Bargain: a Beer Pump, with four brass taps, only 30s; Blacking, Is per box; Blue 9d per lb.; Full weight Sperm Candles, lid lb., 6 lbs. for 5s 3d; Washing Powders, 6d per doz.—ll. Watts. Pitt street^ _ __ ANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE Is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-honae-street To Let. O BE LET, in St. George's Bay Road, that delightful Residence of Major Heaphy's.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Queen street. , O 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 offloe. nr\O LET, a Seven-roomed House, with I every lonvenience, fiituato in Carlton Gore Road, nearo orner of Grafton Road.—Apply for address at this office ; or to Mr. E. B. Dieksoi, Regent-street, Grafton Road. O LET^lTHouse"in Seafield View.— Apply at Bennett'a Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. CTLET, in Stanley-street, Great North Road, opposite H. Ogle, carter, a comfort able 4-roomed House, with good well; rent, Bs. — pply to R. Downey. frtO LET, the Shop lately in the occupation 1 of J. M. French and Co., junction of Queen and Wakcfiekl-streets.—F. A. White, Shortland-street. OUND, in Grafton Road, a Ray Pony, black feet.—Owner can have same by pay ing expenses.—Apply this office- TRAYED,, on my Premises, a young Goat—Owner can have same by paying expenses of this advertisement.—Apply this office. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence. \j —Mrs. Bodfield, next to Garrett Bros., Wakefield-street. NE^OUND REWARD—Lost, between Parnell and Queen-street, a Gentleman's Gold Watch. The finder will receive the above reward, on applying.at this office^ OST, lastTweek, two Office Keys on a ring.—Whoever returns thorn to this office will receive a reward. ■ TIOUND, a Brown and White Setter X} Dog.—lf not claimed within seven, days, will be soid to pay expenses. __ ANY Person who can give information of the present wherea' outs of Hannah Henry, last heard of at Taranaki. Will oblige by writing to M.A.H., Duncdin. mUADESMEN™"catThave their Books JL postep up and accounts made out, &c, by the day, week, or month, as per agreement.— Apply by letter to " H.M.," Star Office. mHISTLE H O T E L. SINGLE BOTTLE DEPARTMENT. A SINGLK BOTTLE OF SPIRITS. WINE, OR BEER, AT WHOLESALE PRICE. tS" Quality Guaranteed, fa J. G. LITTLE, Proprietor. VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. G. BARTLETT, Chronometer, Watchmaker, & Jeweller Begs to inform his friends and the public that he is REMOVING HIGHER UP QUEEN STREET, Opposite Theatre Royal. A large and choice selection of New Designs in JEWELLERY, ELECTRO-PLATE, and CLOCKS will be added to the stock. English Geneva and Waltham WATCHES guaranteed and sold at lowest possible prices. Every convenience has been secured in the new premises for carrying on the practical part of Clock and Watch Making, together with an Obser vatory for ascertaining the true time and Rating Chronometers. A. G. B. embraces this oppotunity of thanking his patrons for the success of his efforts during the sixteen years he has been established in Auckland, and assures them that he will endeavour in his new premises to merit a continuation of their confidence.



Q N SALE, A SHIPMENT OF TAR ANAKI CORNED BUTTER. H. B. MORTON. DAILY EXPECTED, per HELENA, From Lyttelton, And FOR SALE on Arrival : 40 tons Wood'a Flour (sacks, 100's ana 50's) 200 bags Canterbury Oats 50 bags Barley 25 tons Canterbury Potatoes 6 cases Hams and Bacon 200 sacks Bran Cheap for Cash, if taken from Vessel at Wharf. L. W. EATON. mo THE ELECTORS OF WATPA. Gentlemen.—Mr. Cox having resigned the seat for your District, I beg to inform you that 1 am a Candidate for the honour of represent mf will simply state that Tarn a supporter of the present Government, and that I hone to meet the Electors at the different centres m the Dis triot, at early dates, which will be notified. Trusting you -will withhold promises of sup nort until I shall have had an opportunity of explaining my views, and the reason of my delay in coming forward. I am, Gentlemen, YOUr0 E bg^AR BDr^cMINN. ATENT FOR A DOUBLE-ACTING, ANTI-FRICTION BRICK MACHINE. This is to notify that Robert Niedergesaess, ofNewtown, near Wellington, in the Colony of New Zealand, Engineer, did, on this twelfth day ofiJuno instant,deposit at the office of the Patent Officer in the Colonial Secretary's Ofh.ce, m Wellington, a specification or instrument in writing under his hand and seal, particularly describing and ascertaining the nature of the said Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed: and that by reason of such deposit the said Invention is protected and secured to him exclusively for the term of six calendar months thence next ensuing. And I do further notify that the said Robert Niedergesaess has given notice in writing at my office of his intention to proceed with his application for Letters Patent for the. said Invention, and that I have appointed Friday, the eighteenth day of October next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at rcy ofiice, to hear and consider the said application and all objec tions thereto; and I do hereby regmre all persons having an interest in opposing the grant of such Letters Patent to leave, on or before the fourteenth day of October next, at my office in Wellington, particulars in writing of their obiections to the said application, otherwise they wiil be precluded from urging til A Given under my hand this twelfth day of June, 1878. w . s . REID , Patent Officer. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAILWAY. * Tb.ei Line is NOW OPEN for TRAFFIC to Ohaupo. A v< MACDONALDf Genera Manager^ A MUSING and Instructive Card Games J\_ for every day in the week, Sunday | in -1 eluded.—Harris's Fancy Goods Establishment, Queen-street.



Meetings. EVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT j The Annual Meeting o£ Ratepayers will he f held, in the Devonport Hall, on WEDNESDAY ' EVENING, the 10th July, at 7.30. W. HOILB BROWN, Chairman. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. The Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held, at the Protestant Hall, Newton, on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, 3rd July, 1878, at 7.30 sharp. By order ofjtho G.JVI. O. G. T. OF THE"Iiv6RLI>. All Lodge Deputies, and the Officers of Sub- Lodges, are specially requested to meot, at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, at 8 o'clock p.m. punctually on THURSDAY next, the 27th, to receive most important communications. Members of the 1.0. G.T. of the World in pos session of the current quarter's password -will be admitted. S. EDGER. G.W.C.T. of N.Z. North. T O G. T. The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE. No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meet, as usual, in the Alexandra-street School room, every TUESDAY EVENING, at 7.30. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL. Secretary. "DEMUERA HIGHWAY DISTRICT, NO T I C E. The Annual Meeting of Ratepaysrs of the above District will be held, in Mount Hobson School-house, Remuera, on MONDAY, the Bth day of July, 1878, at 7.30 p.m. i Business: To receive Report of out-going Trustees, elect new Trustees, Auditors, and Fence-viewers; also, to consider the question of lighting the district with gas. J. L. WILSON, **- Chairman. N EVANGELISTIC SERVICE will be held THIS EVENING, in the Welles ley-street Baptist Church, commencing at 7.30. Also, To-morrow (Thursday) Evening, at the same hour. Young Men specially invited to this evening's service. X ~ O. " G. T. "'HAVELOCK'S PRIDE" JUVENILE TEMPLE, No. 1. The Institution of tr c above Temple w3JI take place in the Alexandra-street Lodge-room, on Thursday Evening next, the 27th instant, at 7 o'clock p.m. The attendance of all young persons desirous of joining is particularly requested. By order of Sir Henry Hayelock Lodge. D. GOLDIR, W.C.T. G. FQIRRKLL, W.S. "MEW ZEALAND INSURANCE i_l COMPANY. The Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share holders will bo held at the Offices of the Com pany, Auckland, at 2 p.m. on "Wednesday, the 10th July, to receive the Report. The Transfer Books will be Closed from the 26th inst. till the 10th prox. By order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, ■ ' Manager. June 24,1578. a TTENTION.—NO. 3. COMPANY, _£___ AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. The Monthly Inspection Parade will be held, at the Drill-shed, TO-MORROW (Thurs day, 27th instant, at 7.30. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding.



For Sale. FOR SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £36 8s a-year. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents. Fort-street. _ /s■§ §jto«iw«jsy rf~^ L A D I A T O X, tk&TT*1- For Private Sale- the weu (ffi\ |M _J2l_L. known horse "Gladiator." ■*-*_ga_ffl)F^fes.|»BS Particulars by post. Apply to J. SHIELD, Wanganui. ITY PROPERTY.—The undersigned are desirous of finding Suburban Pro perty, for which can be exchanged £5000 worth of valuable Froehold City Property.—H. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and ICstate Agents. XN LEWIS BROS. ESTATE FOR SALE, the unexpired term, about 995 1 ears, of those central and commodious premises situated at the corner of Albert and West Queen-street, hitherto occnpied as a Bonded Store. For particulars, apply to W. AITKEN, Or. Land Agent; EDWARD ISAACS,) F. KUMMKR, \ Trustees. H. BROWN, j XjlOR SALE (CHEA P) ---220 acres Good Land, Lot 118, on the Kapa Creek, Mahurangi 464 acres at Pakiri, County Marsden, Lot 51 40 acres at Pukeatua, Lot 46 70 aores, Parish, 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, Okahu Block, Parish of Arapohue, Lots 62, 63, 64, and 65 A Good Four-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 House, 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 is 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 Union Bank. The above can be sold either together or separately. —Apply to JOHN SOPPffiT, No. 8, Queen-street. "El U R R U G S. FOR SALE, a consignment of Wallabi, Opos sum. Bear, Kangaroo, and Emu Skin Rugs and Mats. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. t*(\ ACRE FARM in WairoaiSouth, all Qj\7 rich, land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush ran, House of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. "I <f>S. PER ACRE.—S6O acres of unim _i_ /V proved Land, about one-third bush, consisting in part of ti-tree fit for firewood, the remainder good mixed bush, 15 miles from Auckland by water, or 20 by Jand.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. X?QC;/\ —SIX-ROOMED HOUSE for Sale, 3«/O _P\/. near Choral Hall, in excellent con dition; fine allotment. Terms can be arranged, —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO BUILDERS, FIREWOOD, AND TIMBER MERCHANTS. FOR SALE, SEVEN FEARS' LEASE OF LARGE - ALLOTMENT, Corner of Wyndham , and Nelson-streets, 130 x 100 feet; also the House and Buildings erected thereon, with the right of removing the same at the end of the term. -O 1 i\ to *1000 LENT- on Building Society o£_/JL\/ principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. J£6>£\ —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS _W &\f • for Sale at Mount Eden, £20 each. —S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-3treet. JS?QA CASH, balance by weekly payments *Ov of 10s—5-roomed Cottage and large allotment, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. O/i fi_A -FOR SALE, Suburban H&rji;«>nF. Grocery Store, with 9-roomed Dwelling House, fitted with grates, range, tank, fee.; also 2-stall Stable, wash-house, well, &c. The store is doing a profitable business. Term 3to suit purchasers ; weekly payments it desired,—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. .£•>•_* K4k —HOUSE of 5 rooms, with, wash" o&Otlvr. house, scullery, and every con venience; also 2-stall stable and hay-loft, with corner freehold allotment 50 x 100.— S. Vaile, House and Land agent, Shortland-street. _?OP_ CASH, balance by weekly payments d&^t) of Bs—Neat Cottage of 4 rooms and Scullery. Good well, tank back and front, garden, &c. Situated near Mount Eden. Price, £175.—5. Vaile, House and Land agent, Short land-street. ■\TAVIGATION.—Candidates for Certifi-: J_i cates of Competency as Master or Mate. are prepared for Examination by the Local Marine Board by Thos. Pennal, Master Mariner, at 49, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. — Hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening Classes will be formed at private residence. mELEGRAPH BOOKS in duplicate for J. Sale at this office. Boobs 100 and 200 leaves each.



Tenders. AUCKLAND MAIL STEAM SERVICES. Genera! Post Office, Wellington, 19th June, 1878. Sealed Tenders will be received at this office until noon of Saturday, the Glh of July proximo, for the per formance of-any or all of the undermentioned: Mail Steam Services, for periods of ONE or THREE YEARS, from the Ist day of August, 7878 :— 1. Tauranga and Katikati, weekly or twice weekly, 2. Helensville and Dargavllle, twice weekly. 3. Helensvilie and Matakohe, once weekly. 4. Helensville and Port Albettgonce weekly. 5. Auckland and WarkwnrthA'wice waekly. 6. Auckland and Matakana, once weekly. The services to be performed in accordance with Time Tables to be furmshec from time to time by the R..st;na<ter-Geiier:'.i. Particulars of the services may l>fc obtained on application to the General Post Office, or to the Chief Postmaster, Auckland, and the Post master, Tauranga. Tenderers to state the names, tonnage, and. horse power of the vessels to be employed in the service. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. A deposit equal to 25 per cent, of the annual snbsidy must accompany each Tender. Tenders to be addressed to the Hon. the Postmaster- General, and indorsed "Tender for Auckland Mail Steam Services." By order of the Postmaster-General. W, GRAY, Secretary. npTZT B~Tf I C X LA V EX S. ~ft- _~ . , Tenders required for Building a Long BricK Wall {for labour only). Tenders open till Satur day, the 29th June. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars, A. MACKIE, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. ______ Tenders are required up to noon of Monday, the Ist of July, for the erection of a Granary of Concrete (labor only), at Newcastle. Wans, &c, at my oiHce ; and. after Monday next, at Mr. John Lamb's, 1, Queen-street, Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THOMAS H. WHITE, Architect. Hamilton. June 19, 1878.



namuwn, juno i«, lava. rjpENDERS FOR STEAMER. Tenders for Building a Steamer for the Patea Steam Shippir.g Company arc invited to be sent in to the Chairman of the above Company. Pians and specifications may be seen at the office of A. Buokland, Esq., Haymarket, Auck land. Tenders will close at Patea at 5 p.m. on TUKaDAY, 4th July, IS7B. Telegraphic Tenders wili be accepted if re ceived on above date, Tbe lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. E. McRAE, Chairman. mOBUIL D E R S. _g_ ' *• Tenders will be receiveed by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of Friday, the 28th. instant, for the erection and completion of a Granary in Albert-street. Plans and Specifications at my OiTice, next the Union Bank, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. fiIHE UNION STE~AM SAW MOULD JL ING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). Ail Accounts against the above Company to be rendered for examination and payment before the 29th inst. E. WAYivIOUTH, Secretary. "TN THE ESTATE OF LEWIS BROS JL . Ali persons indebted to the above estate are requested to pay the amounts of their accounts at an early date at the ofiiceof E. and H. Isaacs- Fort-street. EDWARD ISAACS \ F. KUMMKR £ Trustees. HERMAN HROWN > THHE COLONIAL INSURANCE COM JL PANY OF NEW ZEALAND (FIRE & MARINE.) NOTICE TO INSURERS. A.t the Expiration of the First Financial Period of the Company, the Directors will ofler to persons who may have Insured with the Com pany, the right of rakinsc up at par one of the Unallotted Shares for every £1 of premium paid by them, whether for Fire or Marine risks. JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent for Auckland. TVTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND XH MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from the 27thto the 20th Juneinchisive,audonMONDAY, Ist July, an INTERIM DIVIDEND at the rate of 10 per cent per annum for the half-year ending 30th June, 1878, will be payable at the Company's office. FREDERICK BATTLEY, Secretary. Auckland, June 24,1878. UCKL AN D GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that a Call (3rd) of Six pence per Share has this day been made by the Directors upon the Capital of the Company, payable to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street, next Post-office, Auckland, on or before MONDAY, the 15th day of July, 1878. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 21th June, 1878. TOMORROW.



L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, 100 cases Apples 60 cases Oranges. TO-MORROW. THURSDAY. JUNE 27. CITY MART. CONTINUATION SALE OF RETAIL DRAPERY STOCK. WITHOUT KESEEVE. TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction To-morrow (Thursday), June 27, at 11 o'clock, DRAPERY STOCK, comprising Drapery, Calicoes, Prints, J)ress Goods, Hosiery, Haberdashery, Trimmings, Millinery, "Wincey, Shirts, &c, &c. 1 bale Grey Calicoes, more or less damaged. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, JULY 1, NOON. NORTH SHORE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. R, ARTHUR Has been favoured with instructions from Mr3. D. Burn, who is leaving for England, to sell by auction, at the residence, ' Cheltenham Beach, North Shore, on Monday next, July 1, at 12 o'clock noon, HER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of—Parlour, Dining room, Bed-room and Kitchen Furniture and Effects: —Handsomo Walnut: 100 Table, Cheffbnier, Six Walnut Chairs and Couch, Book Case, Six Mahogany Hair seat Chairs, Tables, Carpets, Rugs, Oil cloth, Curtains, Two Easy Chairs, Clock Wardrobe, Two Handsome Rimu Half tester Bedsteads, Rimu Chests of Draw yors, Washatands, Ware, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Pictures, Glass and Earthenware, Silver Tea Pot, Cruet Stand, and Ladles, Platedware, Filter Meat Safe, American Stove, Kitchen Utenails, &c. MONDAY, JULY 1. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS WOODEN BUILDINGS For Removal. GRANT & MORTON BTAVE received instructions from thp L Auckland Improvement Commissioned to sell by auction, on the Ground Barr»«2 Reserve, on Monday, Ist July, at 121 tfSSSt noon, ~- . ui-*9ck The WHOLE of the WOODEN BDILDDsTrq standing on the above ReserviT t£ v« ,*, Removed by the Purchasers. ote Terms Cash.