improper influence the funds at their disposa that tendency to be good-natured, kind, 0 charitable at the public expense. In this thj Press generally is. perhaps, in some cases thi only preventive. The case in point, to which, would beg to refer, seams to be one of thi class, and therefore it is the more necessary tba it should not rest unoxplnined. You stated ■< an article a few days ago that a sum of fill" iv cad been paid to the II- ivl-master of the Colleg( and Grammar School for his travelling expense! to Australia on a holiday trip, and that this sun was paid over, and above his salary of £709 d year. In the said article you.seemed merely Co regard this transaction ns a piecc°fJ^ rava, gance on the part of the . 5 ? „„ f n Dunedin to see his mother before month'? leave. Will the RcW of Education (or can it) pay his travel ling expenses there and back? Poor Mr Jones ISoTrtT bettor than to a&k it and yet in his case it would be a kind act. Is it customary for olllcers in public departments to be paid their travelling expenses>.Wiien on leave on their own business? I believe they usually have theirsalari^sdocker), although that *s a falsa economy. 'I his leare likewise seems to have been granted shortly after the usual period of six weeks' holidays. Certainly, this affair requires explanation or oemands investi gation, i-'erhaps Mr H. H. Lusk.the late Chair, man of the Education Board, can clear the matter up, and without doubt Messrs O Ro'ke, Campbell, and Haultaiu, being still members of the Board, ought to do so for their own sakes and the public srood It is positively painful to hear the remarks constantly made upon this transaction, and the sooner the matter is cleared up the better will it be for everybody concerned. A» the whole of the late Board of Kducation is affected, it behoves each member either to defend, explain, or repudiate his connection with it, for, be assure;), the matter will not be permitted to rest. A sum oC money which would have kept two scholars for two years to have been apparently—we M—let us wait for an ex planation. Jt would appear to be very desirable that these bodies should have a public auditor sworn under the Act, &:■> a. uorfc of comptroller. Sunday Closing.—" Piaiu Talk" denounces, "tho public-house Sunday-closiag sham,' and asks how many l-.ousos observe the law. He doclare3 that "If one knows the ropes he can i get drink in nine out oE ten." Ho remarks:: "A.publican was fined the other day in £5, 243 costs, and his lawyers fee, whatever1 that might be. and. for what ? For; selling a contraband article? No. for selling, one shilling's worth of colonial beer, lhis is. about as keen as in olden times, when men were hung for stealing a sheep. Tho publican had a I license to soil beer, but. this shilling's worth he ; sold on the wrong day. The public revenue was not defrauded, public decency was not outraged, the customer had his shilling's worth( and tho publican bis shilling; but tho law was | broken and our worthy magistrate imposed, one-fourth-only one-fourth, mind-of tho" possible fine. If the 'aw is so little observed, I as everybody knows, how is H. so few are con-t victed? Is toleration extended to some nouses, | anrt all the police outgeneral led by others ? Ihe prohibition is simply a class tyranny, a tyranny of those to whom beer Is uot a» article of» everyday diet over those to whom it is. ,•] "We entirely dissent from our correspondents; premises. The law, like other laws for the pre-: servation of order, is sustained by a strong public feeling, or it could never retain its; place against tho powerful trade interest; opposed to it. Neither is the restriction on the , Sunday sale of grog exceptional. Any species of trading on Sunday m illegal, and only per-I mitted on sufferance, just so far as it ia absolutely requisite for public convenience and does not, become a nuisance, -or disturb that quiet t which should belong to tho day. i ith the salo ;■> of driuk, the general public has this speciaU claim to interference—that tho consequences of v the traffic do not always end with the buyer and seller, a fact attested by nightly brawls and* the daily police chiirge-aheot. Mo one desiresc that the open intoxication, once common int Auckland on Sum.ay, should be lenewed.] t Pensionkrs' Pay-Day.—" Pens'oner" com plains that the psragraph referring to pay-i' day adminstered an unkind cut to 'a number of respectable old veterans who. in by gone yeais, were the pride and pillars of \ a nroud and powerful nation; and although " some of their number have become shivered-up, ■) miserable-looking drunkards., the remarks were j very unfair to the pensioners as a body, among whom are a great number of industrious, narrt working, respectable men, both in town and country, and who must feel murh aggrieved under such a satire. Tho pensioners, upon the whole, have done as much foe the country as any other section of the community. Their doles, as it is called, or properly speaking their hard-earned pensions are imported in the shape of hard cash, and are a great be-neflt to the country." __

THEATRE ROYAL.

"LONDON ASSURANCE." Of all Dion Boucicault's works " London Assurance" is the best, and will live longest, for the plot is interesting, the dialogue brilliant, and free from redun dancy, and the characters lifelike. With audiences of every class it is a popular play, and the artistes favour it, because nearly all the parts are good and offer great oppor tunities. The drama deservedly occupies a foremost place in any selection of high class business such as that mapped out fa Miss Coombs' brief engagement. Las night there was a good house, and tb comedy was very well played indeet Miss Coombs verified the prediction:; v our last night's issue by giving a biiliian representation of Lady Gay Suuuker. Sh was energetic, lively, and fall of higi spirits, yet withal perfectly lady-like anl high bred in her manner. The dcscnptija of the hunt waagiven with fall appreuiaiifc and brought down the house, as it alwss does, when properly done. Miss Coomia evidently adds great versatility to her othr talents,' for no characters could be mcc diametrically opposite than Paulino ad Lady Gay. Mr Steele made a decidd hit in Charles Mathews's iavar able part of Dazzle, and Mra Vi/aler Hill was a very superior Grace Ear.a way. In the love scene with Chares Courtly (Mr O'Brien) her acting was fa] of quiec humour, and created much laugher. Mr O'Brien also played cleverly ; amlMr Musgrave's representation of the bluif md hearty Max Harkaway proved entiely satisfactory. Mr Burford was nob ho ha>py as usual with the part of Sir Ilarourt Courtly, which is scarcely in liis liae ;md Mr Mason made an indifferent fool. Mr Tyrrell and Mr Emmett wove nost amusing representatives of Dolly Spaker and Meddle. Altogether the performance was a decided success. To-night, Saeidan Knowles great play "THE HUNCHBACK" will be given, with Miss Coombs as ,ulia, and Mr Steele as Master Walter. .

THE CUTTER LEAH ASHORE AT THE BARRIER.

THE CREW SAVED. The cutter Leah, which left this pvt on Saturday, the 22ud ult., for the Coa|, with a cargo of general merchandise; was ;aught in a heavy storm after leaving, aid was compelled to run for the Great larrier. The anchors held until the next worn ing, when they parted, anc the vessel went on the rocks, and all efforts to get. her off proved unavailing, lbs crew and cargo were taken off by the schooner Fairy. On Thursday last she wai success fully beached through the effojfcs of the crews of several vessels lyiug r.nr and » number of settlers. It was then bund that she had sustained a great deal of Samage U her bottom, &c. The Leah is a snail critter of 14 tons register, owned by Mj McPheJ son, of Matata. She was insund in the South British Insurance Compaiy for £20(1. Further Particulars. The schooner Fairy arrived t>-day froia the Barrier with the cargo cHiw L^at, which had been transhipped illu her safely, and one of the crew—a young ban naniej I). Conway. It appears that tie captain, Mr. Coombes," who irrived lft night by the Waratah, aid Cotiwftr were the only persons on bof.V'lat the ti4o of the disaster. The gale, v/hioi canned tie vessel to go ashore, is described as ;t terrific one, and we understand thai the <}lt|r Waterlily lost her mainsail, aui the Ziirme hat-i some of canvas in tr>e sains Captain Worsp, surveyor, feis o'nvxiued consent to take the Customs Jtuncli to the Barrier, and will most likely jrocoeH to the scene this evening to hold a survey.

UNKNOWN

(To the Editor of the Stak .) Sir,—lt is the law of the Jiiti^h Ctoyerj. meat—as well as that of Naf Zealand —that a portion of Her Majesty's should attend the Criminal Sitting of the Supreme Court and give'-theirservice.almost tjrafcut. ously as jurymen. This fein.tr so, 1 think the Government should [make j>rnvisij n their comfort. I have'-b«en compeUfd

during this tweek to comply -with the above aws, and I may be permitted to say that 48 men are too many to take from their business, where eighteen or twenty should be quite sufficient. Twelve of this above are selected as jurymen ; the remaining thirty-six have bo lounge about, frightened to go any place, lest they might be called upon, no place to sit dow, nor a shadow of comfort provided in any. shape. lam of opinion the Government should set apart a room provided with a library, papers, fire &c, &c., necessary for the comfort of those who have not their time occupied, so that they (tlie jurymen) might be comfortable, and in close proximity when called upon. I Jlspeak feelingly on this matter, a3 I (.took a short walk, 100 yards, to warm my feet, and happened to be called upon. The consequence was I got a sever"* reprimand from His Honor, and threatened with the usual penalty. If the above were attended to such -unpleasantness to nil parties would be obviated. —Yours truly, W. J. SUITEK.

SUPREME COURT.

CRIMINAL SITTINGS. (Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies). THIS DAY. His Honor took his seat at 10 o'clock. STEALING FKOM THE PERSON. Alexander Daniels Julevant, 2G, native of a French West Indian island, was arraigned npou an indictment charging him with stealing a silver watch and £15 in money from the person of John Hogan, on the 4th of April. Prisoner, through Mr Dnraul, interpeter of the French language, pleaded not guilty. John Hogan, carpenter, deposed that on the 4th April he aws working on a contract at Piako. On that day he saw the prisoner at the Royal Hotel, Hamilton, about 4 o'clock. Witness had in his possession at the time about ±15 ;he had lent prisoner £5 ; the money consisted of three sovereigns and New Zealand Bank notes. He had also a silver watch. On leaving the hotel, the prisoner followed him and borrowed the £5. They drank together, and prisoner stuck pretty closely tohimjprisonerwa? aware that witness had money in hits vest pocket. He had drank freely, but remembered getting up staira to bed. Tell asleep immediately. ,tle awoke between five and six. Had his boots on. Felt for his money and watch, out money and watch were gone. He in formed the landlady, and a constable came mcl made enquiries. Prisoner said lie had the money, £4, and Dora had his watch. Prisoner can speak English remarkably well ivhen it suits him to do so. Dora Lafchrope deposed that 3he was bar- Maid at the Royal Hotel, Hamilton, at the time of the robbery. Prisoner was in the house, and asked her to take care of a watch and chain for him until the morning, svhen he proposed to leave by the seven a'clock train for Auckland. lie said he had bought the watch. She subsequently gave the watch to the constable. He had been lodging at the hotel several days. Thomas Dawson deposed that he was the proprietor of the Royal Hotel; he had been lodging there some days, and offered him an Jrder on Messrs Brown and Campbell; he said he had been working for that firm, hut le refused the order. His account was .-£5 tnd a few shillings, and on the evening of he 4th April he paid £4 in notes, leaving lie balance. The conveisation with riaoner was in English. Constable William Murray, stationed at familton, on receiving information went to ie Royal Hotel; he saw Hogan, but he was )o drunk to make any statement: he saw him bout ten o'clock, and prisoner was with mi in the bed-room. Prisoner said in Inglish, " I've got your money," and pulled ut £4, which he said was all that prosecn >r had. Witness asked about the watch ; c replied, " That's all right, Dora has it." n questioning him about the money, he lid he bad it from Messrs Brown and kmpbell, for services on board ship as [ook and steward. He took him into cus ody, and charged him with stealing the (roperty. He afterwards confessed to liking the money, but would pay it back & an early period. Prisoner had been Mtering about Hamilton for several months joing no work. Robert Hall, in the employ of Messrs frown and Campbell, as foreman at Hamil ton, deposed that prisoner was not in the, nr.ploy of the firm. ■ Joseph Wilkins knew all the men in the inploy of the firm, and prisoner was aot' me of them. He was a stranger. i This was the case, and His Honor idvised the prisoner to address the jury in Inglish if he had a. good story to tell. Prisoner preferred to speak in French. His Honor carefully put the facts to the jary, Mho, without leaving the box, pro louuced the prisoner guilty oi the robbery. Sentence : One year's imprisonment, with lard labour, to date from committal. • MRS. MAJOR CROKER, 3HARGE OK OBTAINING GOODS UNDER FALSE PRETENCES. I Maiy Ann Crocker surrendered her recognizances, and appeared in answer to a charge of obtaining goods to the amount of £11 10a from John Jenkins, draper of New market, on the 18th of May last, on a certain order upon Wm. Thome, Esq., solicitor, representing the said order to be good and valid. Prisoner pleaded not guilt}*. Mr Tyler appeared for the prisoner, and asked if Mrs Crokcr might be allowed to leave the dock, and sit in the court. His Honor offered no objection, and prisoner took her Beat immediately behind her solicitor. Mr Tyler asked that all witnesses might be ordered to leave the Court. Mr Brookfleld then opened the case for the prosecution. John Jenkins deposed :I am a draper, of Newmarket. The accused called at my shop on Saturday, the 18th of May.. She was accompanied by her son and her cog. (Laughter.) I did not know her before. She said she wanted a jacket for her daughter, who was living with Mrs Glover. She chose one, which was 12s 6d. She took it, and remarked that she could buy things at Newmarket as cheap as in town. She pulled out a list of goods, asked for an ulster cloak, and had a mackintosh, silk umbrella, 3 hats, 2 pairs boots, 3 neckties, 3 pair socks, 6 yards ribbons, trousers and waistcoat, and a boy's suii, amounting to £11 17s 3d. I made oat the account, which was checked by Miss Page. Gave the bill to Mrs Croker. She examined it very carefully. I tied up the parcel. Asked her if I could send the goods home. Shesaid, ohuo, I won't trouble you. Sheasked for a piece of paper and stamp to make out an order, she said, upon Mr Thorne. I said, of course this is a cash transaction, as you are a stranger tome. She replied, Oh, yes, certainly, Mr Thorne has done my business for years. I then took off discount, reducing thejamonnt to £11 10. She asked if I knew MrThorne. I said "yes I have known him from a boy." She said, he is^ very nice young man and a lawyer with a conscience. She finished the order and placed the stamp on it While she was blotting the order, son ran in and said " mother, here's the bus." I popped the order under some paper, and ran out with her parcel, her son takiag the other, I returned and looked at the order (produced) which was on Mr Thorne to pay me out of "first funds." I had not heard previously about first funds. . I let her have the goods in the belief that I should get the money on the presentation of the order, otherwise I would not have parted with the goods. I presented the order to Mr Thorne on the following Monday, but it was not paid. Mr Thorne then gave me Mrs Croker's address at Ponsonby. I went at once to the house. The son was coming out, bnt on seeing me he ran to the back of the house . I knocked and asked to see Mrs Croker, but did not see her. The order is still unpaid. Cross-examined by Mr Tyler : I have

been in the drapery business —in and out— ever since I Avas twelve years old. A portion of the goods, I believe, was for Mrs Oroker's son. .The pon was not in the shop when the "cash transaction " was spoken of. I supplied the paper, and gave Mrs broker the stamp tor the order. Janet Bruce Page deposed : I am lady assistant in Mr Jenkins' shop. Remember Mrs Croker coming to the shop with John Croker. He stood outside the door the greater part of the time of the purchase. I helped to serve Mrs Croker, and after wards checked the biil which amounted to £11 17s 3d. It was then presented to Mrs ; Croker. The remainder of the evidence of _ Miss Pace was the same as that of Mr Jenkins. To Mr Tyler: There were several other enstomers in the shop ac the time who heard what was said by Mrs Croker to Mr Jenkins. The son was outside the door, and chuld not have heard what waa said about the order. Mr Jenkins was tying up the parcel while Mrs Croker was writing the order. The account was given to her before' she wrote the order. I gheard nothing about first finds I saw the son on the Monday morning at Mr Taite's door, but did not speak to him, as I had not then presented the order to Mr Thome. I subsequently told him that his mother's order was a swindle. There were plenty of them. Told him to bring the goods back. He said the money would be all right out of the "first funds." On the sth June, told him I would wait until the next. Mr Thorne did not tell me I should have to wait some time for my money. Several tradesmen said they would assist me, if necessary, to carry on the prosecution and get legal advice. William Thorne deposed : I am a solicitor, practicing in Auckland. I know Mrs Crocke-; have known her fcr more than twelve months. She was a client of mine. I remember Mr Jenkins presenting an order to me bearing Mrs Croker's signature. I did not pay it because I had no funds in hand : orders were presented from other persons ; there were a considerable number, more than twenty ; they were not payable on presentation. ' Had no funds to meet , the orders. Had no funds in hand since. I think I did not inform Mrs Croker that the orders had been presented. To Mr Tyler : I had been acting for Mrs Croker as her solicitor. His Honor : She is charged with giving nn order for present payment when she had no funds in hand, and not for anything in the future. Mr Tyler said he was shut out in the defence, and would ask the witnesses no future questions.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day

LATEST MINING.

Caledonian. —The manager reports ob taining a small patch of gold from the centre reef. This is the first seen beyond the bare colour; the yield from 16 tons was 6ozs. 17dwts. of gold. Alburnia (Vvhau level).—OOlbs. of fair specimens were obtained this week from the reef in the west drive, and is making fair progress with the winze from the 70ft. level. No gold is showing, but the. lode is looking well. Tue Sons of Freedom reef ia expected to be intersected in a few feetwith Dixon's low level. New North Clunes.—A leader,|9in. thick was met with this morning in No. 1 cross cut, with good gold indications. A riso started on the Whau reef near the boun dary is also producing excellent mineral stone.

Bendigo United.—The manageris timber ing and securing the drive preparatory to driving on a gold bearing leaders at the face of the drive.

LATEST QUOTATIONS. Sales of Caledonian, 80s to 85s; South British, 695. Buyers : Alburnia, 50s ; Cale donian, 803 ; Cure, 5s ; Moanatairi, 64 ; Sellers : Kuranui, 13s 6d ; Cure, 6s ; Al burnia, 52s 6d ; Clunes, 4s. THE OLD, OLD STORY. Oldrey has been bound over in heavy sureties to keep the peace. He chased his wife with a carving knife, threatened to murder her, and threw a poker at her. His wife fears he will take her life.

MASOMC.

Brother J. Whitaker, provincial grand master, arrived here last night. A special meeting of the Sir Walter Scott Lodge was held to receive him. After the ceremonies there was a banquet, at which Brother Murray, W.M., presided.

CAMBRIDGE, Tuesday night. CASE OF SUICIDE. Laurence O'JBrien poisoned himself with strychnine, while in the same room with his son-in-law, Mr Thomas Ryan, at about 5 a.m. on Monday. The strychnine was mixed with porter 'when Ryan was in bed. Ryan, observing the deceased mixing some thing in two tumblers, jumped out of bed, but was too late to stop its being drunk. He then asked Ryan to have some porter with him, which he did out of _ the same glass, Avhich removed all suspicions from Ryan's mind. THE INQUEST. At the inquest held yesterday, Mr S. Bright, foreman, a verdict was returned that deceased died from strychnine, on Monday Ist instant, while under temporary insanity. The following rider was proposed, but objected to by one juryman : —'" That the dispensing oi strychnine should be more carefully attended to in Cambridge, and that it requires the attention of the police authorities."

The funeral took place to-day at two o'clock, and was largely attended, deceased being highly respected in the district. His age was about 60.

DUNEDIN, this day, THE HAUGHTON V. "TIMES" LIBEL

CASE.

The case of Haughton v. the "Daily Times " is set down tor this session, hut it is not likely to come to trial. THE "TIMES" AND MR BATHGATE.

In an article this morning, reviewing the action of the Law Society, the "Times" declines to adduce proof of the dissatisfac tion it alleges exists with the administra tion of justice in the Resident Magistrate's Court here, saying it will be forthcoming at the proper time and place ; while the charges it has made can be brought into definite shape, if required. The " Times " trusts the Government will feel it their duty to take steps to investigate the whole question.

(Per Press Agency.)

CHRISTCHUROH. this day."*! STATISTICS OF CANTERBURY LANDS. At the first settlement of the province the unalienated lands were estimated at twelve million acres. Tiie area unalienated on the 30th ultimo was estimated at 5,569,010 acres. The repairs to the shaft of the s.s. Albion are completed at Henderson's foundry, and the shaft sent through to Lyttelton.

PORT CHALMEHS, this day.

ARRIVAL OF THE P,OLDON

Arrived, the barque Boldon, 120 days from London. She brings 1,100 tons of cargo, principally iron and cement. In lat. 23 '30 South, she encountered a terrific south-west gale, and lost her main, royal main, top-gallant and upper topsail yard. A qnantity of gasoline stowed on deck .was jettisoned.

WELLINGTON, this day.

SUPREME COURT.

Walter James Smith, for attempting to ravish, 'was sentenced to 12 months' hard labour; Hohepa Te Piriho, of Napier, was found guilty on two charges of stealing from a dwelling and horse-stealing, and sentenced to 12 montjfes' hard labour on each charge. Thomas Hagin, charged with an indecent assault at Greytown on Eliza Smith, was found guilty of a common assault, and sentenced to six months' hard labour.

DUNEDIN, this day. CALL TO OPOTIKL The Presbytery has sustained Mr Gow's call to OpotikL

The Schooner Helen.

Frank Gomez Eeturned to Town

The cutter Carolina from Great Barrier arrived in harbour this afternoon, having on board Frank Gomez, the man who was alone on board the schooner Helen when last seen by the cutter Mary Ann. The account of the man's troubles'is best given in bis own words. A reporter from this office interviewed Gomez, who made the appended statement:—

GOMEZ'S STATEMENT.

A week last Saturday I left the little Omaha at about nine o'clock a.m. in the schooner Helen, en route for Whangarnru. The Mary Hogan started an hour before me, for Wangarei. The Lake Michigan started for Matipoura via Pakiri, twenty minutes before me. I was alone on board the schooner, and started with single-reefed mainsail and single-reefed foresail. Wind blowing pretty hard S.S.W. The main shroud carried' away above the throat-sison and I hooked up the preventer tackle and made fast the fall to 'the rail to support the mast. At about half-past 3or 4 o'clock the rail split and the

MAIN MAST WENT OVER THE SIDE, the mainmast hung by the mainstay to the foremost, there was no ring at the botton of the foremast, and the foremast split in two. One part of the bottom of the fore most, went through the bottom lining of the vessel. I was afraid the foremast would work clean through the planking, and I took a saw and reached over the side, and cut away the mast as far over as I could, and the two masts went clear of the vessel What was left on board of the foremast about 12 feet above deck I made use of again, and set a bit of the foresail. I rigged up a jury mast on the stump of tlie old mainmast, and at sunset I saw a " BLACK BARQUE COMING UP." I ran the jib three times up and down the jury mast, and the barque came up on the stern, but ran past vithout attempting to holp within a quarter of a mile. The barque was a quarter of a milo distant. The weather was very fresh at the time. I was now to the westward of Maori Bay, about 9 miles off the copper mines at the Barrier. I drifted about till two in the morning, and dropped anchor about three quarters of a mile to S.W. side of Ariel Islands, in about 30 fathoms of water. I dropped one anchor with a 45 fathom chain, and another anchor with 50 fathoms of rope. Next day about 12 o'clock noon the

MAKY ANN CUTTER RAN UP ALONGSIDE i'VifSjvgfl <tiX.\^CHWD ME,

the Captain askod what was the matter with me ? I said I -was dismasted. He asked who was the owner cf the boat. I told him the Insurance Companies had something to do with it; and I told him I was a part owner, and paying my share as I could work it up. He asked what I was going to do ? I answered, I was waiting for someone to give me a tow to a safer place. He said how much water was there, and I told him thirty or forty fathoms. He made me an offer to tow me if I slipped the anchor and chains.

HE WOULD TOW ME TO AUCKLAND OR

MAORI BAY,

I said if you're sure you will not let me go I'll do ii. fie said he would take me to a safe place. After they started to tow the wind changed, and the captain si>id he was going to cut the line and called to me to come on board. I got into the dingy to do so, but the vessel went too quick away. I turned back to the wreck, and threw some things in the dingy to to steady her, and pulled away. It was very stormy, with hail and rain. After battling all night against wind, sea, and, rain, reached the Barrier beach. My hands and arms were very much swollen, so that I could not dress myself for several days.

Gas is superior to every other material as a light-giving agent, not only on account of its brilliancy and its cheapness, but because it is safer, economises time and labour, and is more easily managed. Amongst all classes of society it is in high favour ; taking rank with the necessaries, as well as the elegancies of life. It merits whatever can be said on its behalf. Those who have enjoyed its advantages are always the most ready, as thoy are also the most competent to pro claim its praise.—[See Advertisement.]

EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3.



MR. W. H. DAMPIER'S Advertise ment of Wonderful Bargains is to bo found In the 2nd column of 4th page. FRESH BUTTER WANTED. —The highest price will be paid by mo for three or four really firat-class Small Dairies direot from farmers. Cash on delivery.—lT. White head, Victoria-street. ERRAND BOY Wanted; must write well.—Apply to C. Williamson, Land and Estate Agent, Vulcan Lazie. ANTED, a clean tidy Girl, about 13 or 14 years of acre, to mind children for a few hours dally—Apply A. Young, Grocer, Grey-street. WANTED, a strong Pony about I~4£ hands, quiet in harness; gelding pre ferred.—Apply to Dr. Hooper, Hohaon-street. W "ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply this office. O BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, two good Workmen ; also Lad for Workshop. —W. J. Offor, Bristol HoU3e, Queen-street. W "ANTED, a Waitress ; also a smart Lad for the Dining-room, to make him self useful ; reference required.—Apply this office. ANTED, a Female Cook.—Apply to Mrs. Phillips, Foresters' Arms Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED, by a Youth about 17 years of age, a situation in a Store, town or country; can write a good hand, and has had some experience.—Address HfC, STAB_Offlce. W" ANTED, a steadyßoy, from 12to 14 years old, to take charge of a Pony and PhtDton, and make himself useful.—Apply at once at 42, Queen-street. WANTED, Tenders for building a Chimney.—Apply to S. Jenkins, Builder, English-street, oft College Road. W "ANTED, a clean respectable strong Girl, abont 17. for house work.—Apply Mrs. Collins, Hepborn-street. W~ "ANTED, a Lad about 15.—Apply at M. Levy & Co.'a, between 9 and 10. WANTED, a smart Boy to learn the Bootclosing.— John Lapham's Boot Manufactory, Viotoria street. W"ANT£D to Rent, a 7 or 8-roomed House, with 10 to 20 acres of land attached, within easy distance of town.—Apply, with fall particular*, to XYZ, this office. ANTED, a smart Lad to drive a pony trap.—Apply to Geo. Lendrum, Somer ville'a Stables. ANTED, a General Servant,to go to Wellington; references required.—Mrs. Thomaa Macffarlano. Carlton Gore Road. WANTED, five to seven-roomed House, vicinity of Hobson-strpet or Freeman's Bay, near the harbour preferred.— Address. stating rent, &c. House, thia ofQco. WANTED to Sell, cheap, a' Baking Business.—Apply J. Brame, this office W "ANTED, immediately, a respectable ■ General Servant. — Mrs. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefie'd-stre'-t. XNTED, two Bushmen, that uuder stand Floating Timber.—F. Archard, Britomart Hotel, Cnstomhouse-street. ANTED, a youug" Girl, as Nurse maid, and to assist in the house.—For address, apply to Mrs. Gilbert, Draper, Parnell. WANTED Known, Boys' French Peak Caps, at Is; Boys' Felt Hats, Is 6d and 2s 6d ; Ladies' two and one-buttoned Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen street. "ANTED, by two Gentlemen, Fur nished Apartments—two bed-rooms and a sitting-room—with board and use of piano.— Reply, stating terms, which must be moderate, to XY_atHTAB Office. ___ ANTED, an experienced Cook, lloußemßid, and Parlourmaid; refer ences required.—Apply between 10 and 12 in the morning, to Mrs. David Nathan, St. Keven's, Karangahape Road. ■ ANTED, for the country, a good General Servant, age between 25 and 30 years. Good wages given.—Apply between the hours of 10 and 2, to Mrs. Black, corner of Cook and Albert-streets.



WANTED KNOWN, that Mr Arthur j will hold a sale of Unredeemed Pledges ' on Monday, Bth July, at 11 o'clock. Jewellery '■ now on view in my window, D.arby-street.—Jas. : Rae, Pawnbroker. _ j W ANTED, the Public to know that L. ] H. Green has a splendid collection o!" . Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale this year; also 200,000 two-j oar old Quicks, 12a per 1000; 30,000 one-yenr-olci, 8s per 1000. Gardens and Orchards laid out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.— Ltlydawe Nuksery, One Tree Hill. All orders left with Mr. Greenwood, Market House Inspector, will be promptly attended to. N.B.—L. 11. Green attends the Market every Saturday. \\T AW TED "KNOWN, that W. Browc W hill, Bootmaker, late of 70. Queen-street has removed to his new premises, 156, Queen street, next to the New Zealand Clothing Factory, where all orders for town or country, will receive piompt attention. ANTED, Purchasers lor all descn>» tionsof Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times. Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Hoi/dbhip. Manager. ANTED Known, Dutton Bros, are now prepared to Supply all kinds of Corks, viz., Wine, Beer, Brewers' Burnts, One mistß' "Vials, Daffies, &c. ; also, Manufacturers of Life Buoys. Belts. Ships' Fenders, and genuine Cork Socks.—Cork Manufactory, Upper Quoon street, Auckland. N.B.—Cork Shavings lor Sale. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLIHE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashos, Doors, Mouldingg, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, fen aits, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec., &c, at the loweot market price, at his Yams, Custom-house-street ______ WANTED— Wanted to Sell (cheap)/ about 8 dozen Violins from 5s to 30a each; large Apple.), 4d lb, 121bs for 3s 6d : small Apples, 2d lb; Haricot Beans, 41bs for6d.9lbs for Is; Raisins, 121bs for 3s 6d; Japanese Vases from 5s 6d to3os pair ; Plated Craets, 7s fid and 8s 6d; Black and White Beads, Is lb; and variety articles cheap.—H. Watts, Pitt-street, j Lot of Bronze Figure 3 from Is each, fauponor Laraa Lustre black Braid. No. f.5, only 4s 6d per (?r053,36 yards for Is 6d, 72 yards for 2s 6d. Be in time. X^T ANTED X N O W N TO TKADESIVIEN, MECHANIC-S, AND OTHERS.



MONKY ADVANCED In SUMS of £2 »o £50 on personal security, re-payable by WOOKiy instalments, at L. H. NKUMHIGKN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queon-Btroet opposite bavuiijfl Bank. Private Kntranco down right-of-way ANTED to SiiLL (cheap), 1 ton of Treacle, only 3d lb., 121bs. for 2a Cd; 00 cases of Apples; Large Appios, id lb.; Small Apples. 3d lb.; "Vegetable Dishes, from 23 3d to 3s 6d; lot of Meat Dishes cheap; White and Gold Stone Cups and Saucers, only 9d each; Ladies' Kid Boots, only 5a 6d; Maltese Lace, from Is 8d to 3s Gd a yard ; Hair Pins, Is 2n lb ; Clothos Pegs, four dozen for 6.-1, Cs per cana of 5 gross ; largo Fancy Vinegar Bottles, Is each; lot of Flower Pot Crom Id to le each; find a variety of other articles cheap; Popular Italian Huuce, only (is (id per dozen; a rare Bargnin : a Beer Pump, with four brass taps, only ;soh; Blacking, Is per box; Blue 9d per )b.; Full weight Hperm Candles, lid lb., C lb«. for 5n da; Washing Powders, 6d per floz.—H. Watta, Pitt street. ¥7Tv E, EAR, AN D THROAT SPECIA aIi LIST.—Dr. ScHWARTznAcn, Devonshire Honae, Hobson-street. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■\TTANTED!-KNOWN, that 'White's V V is the best and cheapest Cement. On Sale, 500 casks.—Keane and Jenkinson.Vintoria street Kast, Auckland. To Let. TO LET, a two-roomed Cottage, with an attic, good well.—H. J. Riordan, Neison street, near Cook-street. "O BE LET, in St. George's Bay Koad, that delightful Residence of Major Heaphy's.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Quocn street. TO LET, «. Five-roomed Cottage on the New North Road, with half-acre of grass land; rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. O~LET, a Seven-roomed House, with every "ionvenience, eitnate in Carlton Gore Road, neara orner of Grafton Road.—Apply for address at this office; or to Mr. E. B. Dickao<i, Regent-street, Grafton Road. TO LET, a House in Seafield View.— Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. TO BE LET, 6-roomed Cottage, Bradford street, Parnell, now occupied by Mrs. Craig.—Apply to John Buchanan, Shorlland atreet. rpo LET, in Stanley-street, Great North JL Road, opposite H. Ogle, carter, a comfort able 4-roomed House, with good well; rent, 8-j.— Apply to R. Downey. TO LET, the Shop lately in the occupations of J. M. French and Co., junction of Queen and Wakefield-streets.—F. A. White. Shortland-street. For Sale. TOTARA JUNK for sale cheap, Seven pieces now lying at Freeman's Bay. C. J. Hutchinson, 7, Queen-street. __ _ SHIP'S SPARS for Sale; lengths from 55 to 69 feet; average girth, 5 to 8 feet; ail heart of kauri, well squared.—C. J. Hutchinaon, 7, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Mrst-class Wuitechapel Cart cheap.—A. Mackie. Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory. Duiimm-^reet. FOR SALE, a Pony, for harness or saddle ; trial given.— Appiy Geo. Kitchen, Lorne-atreet. FOR SALE, a neat 4-roomed Cottage in the City, freehold, 40 x 40, del ached, tank, ' with underground drainage, well built, and in perfect order. Price, £160.—Apply Newspaper Agency Office, 41, Grey-street. Xjl U R RUGS. FOR SALE, a consignment of Wallebi, Opos sum. Bear, Kangaroo, and Kmu Skin Hugs and Mats. SAMUEL COCHRAKE k SON.



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. X? PL A — NELSON-STREET.— Two Houses for St'tJ \7. Sale on very easy terms. £a() deposit. Balance aa agreed. — C. Williamson, Kstate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Pr /\ ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all <[P\y rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in food grass, with a splendid bush run, House of rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Srhortland Btreet. ~t QS. PER ACRE.—S6O acres of uuim- M & 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 lana.—3. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ' O "I f\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society cRL/JLvr principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. __?O/!l —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 3& &\Jm for Sale atMount Eden, £20 each. —S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street. tf*4>p_ CASH, balance by weekly payments dt'/V«J of Bs—Neat Cottage of 4 rooms and Scullery. Good well, tank back. and front, garden, &c. Situated near Mount Eden. Price, £175.— S. Vaile, House and Land agent, Short land-itreet. £?A KA _ —FOR SALE, Suburban Grocery Store, with 9-roomed Dwelling House, fitted with grates, ranges tank, fee; also 2-stall Stable, wash-house, well. &c. The store is doing a profitable businos., Terms to suit purchasers ; weekly payments \f desired.—S. Vaile, House and Land .Agent, Shortland-street. TO BUILDERS, FIREWOOD, AND JL TIMBER MERCHANTS. FOR SALE, ra SEVEN YEARS' LEASE OF LArvGE ALLOTMENT, Corner of Wyndham and Nexson-streftts, 130 x 100 feet; also the House and Buildings erected thereon, with the right of removing the Bame at the end of the term. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms or Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, tin-eon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANK & SON, Fort-street. ViHEAP BOATS for Sale at Jas. Clare's, V^ Customhouse-street East. mHE COLONIAL INSURANCE COM JL PANY OF NEW ZEALAND (FIRE & MARINE.) NOTICE TO INSURERS. At the Expiration of the First Financial Period of the Company, the Directors will oflej" to persons who may have Insured with the Com pany, the right of rakine.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. fTIBY THISTLE HOTEL for Walkers' I SJ-YKAR OLD KILMARNOCK WHISKY.



i: Meetiners. «, « _ , * T " O. G. T. •If — - { The SIR HESFKY HAVKLOCK LODGE, ; No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, • attiiit. :;o usual, in the Aiexandra-street School room, every TUKSDAV KVKNING, at 7.30. J.lp.mbera-of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRKKL. Secretary. "a"~UCITIAND- SCKIPTURE «IFT ±'±. AND PRIZE ASSOCIATION, 187SS Assistance towards the Funds of tin's Society. dnrina; the pres3ntmonth (July), will bareceivtd with special thanks by the Treasurer, the Secre tary, or any Member of the Lariies' Committee. "W. RUSHBROOET, Hon. Sec. ~A~UCKL.4-ND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. A. fijA.Meeting will beheld at the DrilJ-shed TO MORTROW (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30 o'clock, fdr Distribution of Prizes and othe" A full attendance is requested. VV. B, WHITE, Hon. Sec. ■WC July. 1378. ■ffl/iXCKLSIOK BAND OF HOPE, H> FRANKLIN ROAD. A Public Tea Meeting will be held on FRI DAY Evening next, at 6.30 p.m. After Tea, a i-'ubtic Sleeting will be held, when Addresses, Itccitations, Singing, &c, will be given by friend* of the cauwo. Tickets, Is each. Educational. OUPERIOR SCHOOL, Hobson-street. 0 CARLTON ACADEMY. School Duties will be resumed on MOND A V, Stli, at D.30 a.m. The course of instruction em braces all the essentials of a high-class educa tion. Terms: £1 Is. quarterly, in advance. Quarter reckoned from date of entry.—Ohakles B. Andrew, Head Master.—July 3rd, 1878. /TTIENSJDE. —Mrs. Glover's School will \JT re-open on WEDNESDAY, the 10th inst. A Clasd fur Calisthenics and Deportment will be held weekly. DUOAT I O N. An EVICNINQ CLA&S for YOUNG MEN will be Opened next MONDAY KVWNIN6, at 7.30, by Mr. C. A. Robisrtson (Grammar School), in the High School, next St. Andrew's Church. This Cl'ibb will meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday eveningß, for an hour-and-a-half. Subjects of instruction will be made as suit able to Pupils as possible—Arithmetic, Algebra, Composition. Reading, &c. This Class is not intended only for advanced pupils, but for all who desire self-improvement. Tarma very moderate. rpHE MISSES BANKS will be happy to JL receive their Pupils on MONDAY, July 6 Lessons in Music, French, Singing, Drawing, and Wax flowers if required.—Choim'.ey House, Vincent J^me. _, __ Pho Missrcs Anstis's Pupils will re-assemble en TUKSiJAY, the 9th uly. XT EWTON GIiAMMAR SCHOOL. IS Th« Third Quarter will commence on SiON -1 )AY first, the Bth instant. /GIRLS' TRAINING AND HIGH XX SCHOOL, AUCKLAND. The Midwinter Holidays will Commence on June 29Lli, and extend to the 15th proximo. NEIL HnIATH, Headmaster. CHUiiCR OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Quarter Days : January 25, April 12, July 5. September 27. ; School antica resumed on THURSDAY, 27th in3tant. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head-master. "WTAVIGATION.— Candidates for Certifi- JLi cates of Competency as Master or Mate, are prepared for Examination by the Local Alarino Hoard by Thos. Pennal, Master Mariner, at id, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street.— Hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening Classes will be formed at private'residence. I^TAVIGATION taught by John S. JL% Dairies, London Board of Trade Certificate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over fifty Masters and Mates in Auckland, is a guarantee of bin ability to teach. School at No. 16, Aber crombie-street. Terms on application. AUCKLAND POUND. NOTlCE.—Unless the Man and Boy who, on the evening of Ist July instant, were seen to break ini,o the Pound and feloniously rescue a Chesnut Horse (lame on off fore-leg, and blind of one eye), immediately pays dues thereon, summary proceedings will be taken to enforce the penally of £60, or in default six months im prisonment, in terms of " The Impounding Act, 1857." Reward given for address of the above. C. W. COOKK, Pounkeeper. MALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS.



THB THIRD _- ANNIVERSARY will be J^ Celebrated by a SOIREE AND BALL IN THE LORNE-STREET HALL ON FRIDAY EVENING, 9th AUGUST. Tea on the table at half-past 6. Dancing to commence at 9. Double Tickets, 7s 6d; Single Tickets, ss. W. LYDIARD, Secretary. SS. KEWARD.—Lost,, in West Queen street, a Small Gold Locket.—The above reward on applying to Mrs. Smith, West Queen street! FOUND, this morning, a Purse with some accounts and clippings from a paper. —Owner please call at this office. IF Miss Fanny Vine, who came out in tho Forfarshire two years ago, will call at the Star Office, she will hear of something to her advantage. COMFORTABLE Board and .Residence. V-' —Mrs. Bonfleld, next to Garrett Bros., Wftknfield-street. COMFORTABLE Accommodation for \j two gentlemen of quiet habits in a house pleasantly situated off Upper Symonds-street. Enquire at Robertson Bros.' Grocery Store Upper Symonds-street. MARLIN SUBSCRIPTION LISTS All parties having these Lists are requested to forward them, with the amounts of their col lections, to the Secretary, W. 'C. Bruce, "Herald" office, Auckland, by SATURDAY next, July 6, without fail. The Committee are requested to meet at the British Hotel on TUESDAY next, at 8 p.m. punctually. HENRY CHAPMAN, Chairman. «||||^'J3ACIFIC MAIL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT.



The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, l»750 tons, Captain Cargill, will leave Auckland for the above ports on or about WEDNESDAY, the 3rd July, carrying H.B.M. Mails and Pas sensers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. mONIC SOL-FA CaOKAL UNION. ANNUAL SOCIAL TEA. AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. Alexandra-street School-room. FRIDAY, 26th Jdly, 1878. Commence at 6.30. _^ Tickets, Is. 6d. TC&EAD THIS TWICE! Messrs. J. BROWN & SON, Piano and Music Importers, are giving up business. Every article in the Shop must be sold during the next few weeks. This in the last oppor tunity for getting a FIRST-CLASS PIANO by a standard maker (which is the only guarantee for durability) at a low price. The last oppor tunity for getting Sheet Music at half-price. Make up your mind at once, as the time will soon be past. Concertinas, Flutks, Cornets, Clarionets, Flutinas. German Accordtonh, Violins, and the Best Violin Strings in Auokland. Read alljthis Twice ! ASK for WALKER'S KILMARNOCK BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY. &-YearaOld,at the ALBERT HOTEL. TTNITED METHODIST FREE \J CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent-streets.— EVANGELISTIC SERVICES will be con ducted by Rev. R. Taylor and Mr. Richards (of I America), in the above place of worship, To* night. Thursday, and Friday eve Dings, com mencing at half-past T.



3 !l J. V: Tenders for Built Steam Shipping Cfsi in to the C.ulfrm.'in'w. Plans nnd app.nilM offirwof A. Hn'/:chcn>>....,_ . fI , land. —_____ Tenders will clo?.^ :<• Vrdeu, at 5 p.m. on TUEoDAY.Uh Jniy. IS"?. Telegraphic T-^'if! ■-•:-. -■•,-■;■ b.? r/;c.?pted if re ceived on abevo date. The !owost or any tender not necessarily i acceptea. It. K. Chairman. O F 13 I X" b E R 8. Tenders for th«> en '-!"oti of School nnildings at Poiißonby, will bo n-ceirort ax. tho office of the Eduo'.ri'n Bruri VyrmV.<»m-.-<treet. Auckland, until noou ol "v!ON! 'AY, ';■-':.■! .Tuly instant. PJans. Kp.^cifinai-ioDS, a< d Conditions at the office of ;U:-AK-.honey, architect. VXvCKNT K. RICE, Secretary. TO CA.IIPEN TEil S, &c. Tenders are ren-.'.i-cij -nfjl coon of the Bth instant, for Addition-; and .Alterations to the Globe Hot' 1 in Vv'aUtv'ifld-sfi'eei. PJans and steciuoatioii3 to bo seen at my residence. Syvncnds-street. G-. BOWRING, Architect. BOKO CT (4 H"'"OF PARNELL. Tenders for tho Supply of Road Metal and Scoria Ash for the year ending 3!st March, 1879, will be received v.-p to soon o£ irRIDAY, July sth. 1878. Furrb'-r information anp!" at tV:office, Manu kau Road, t'ameii. J. 3. STRANGE, Town Cierk. "\TEW ZliAljiND EAILWAYS. ROLLING STOCK. CONTRACTS FOP M.iXUFACTURB AND DE LIVERY or (Rajuvay Tkucks), on the Auckland, Namsk, 'Wellington, Wanganui, and Waitaki to Bluff Railways. Public Works Office, Wellington, 30th April, 1878. Separn»:f?.Written 'lenders ■vvi'l be received at this office up to Noon on WEDNESDAY, the 18th September, 1573, for the above contracts. They must bo rvVh^pse;! to the lion, the Minis ter for Pubiic Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for JEtcliing-Stock." The work will be let in live separate contracts, and must be separate'ytc-ne t :rc.l fir ;>..-cordingly. Plans and speo:Ti>>ations may h», seen at the Public Workß Offices, Auckland, Vvanganui, Christ church, j)uncdin. Inrercaigill, and Wellington, andattlio BcAhvoy "Manager's Cffices, Napier, Timaru, and Oa;nsivu. j tenders, similarly addressed and marked, vrill be re ceived if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in dnoform rre lortgefl at a District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour, and accompanied by aching on some bank in the town where tha tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as j^oodfor tyvecty-ouedajs, and Jo be in favour of the lfeceiver-'Jenf>rp''; Deposit Account, and not to bearer or order. 'V-w lowest or any ten der Tvil! not ue*:cssa:"Lly bo accepted. By coionidEd. " . JOHN CARRUTHBBS. Engireer-in-Ohief. N.B — Plans for those Contrs«ts can be pur chased at the above offices. mHE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY JL (LIMITED), svjrar facility To persons v.'ii'iri'j to become Consumers o f*AB. The Co-Lipany opert the Gt-oot, 7'ap the Main, Provide ami .1 .<;■,;• 10 ?. 'Ot of Sci vice-pipe into too Pronigee, mr.ke good the Street, Footpath, anct Prsmlses. And SUPPLY a MKTKK, keeping the whole iv order, WITirOUT ANY CHAROE 'WHATKVKK. Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS.



AR X OLD, II INE 5, & CO Have REMOVED their Offices to their Katjrt Gum Stores,. CORNER CUSTOM-HOUSE AND FORT-STREETS ON SALE (in lots to suit purchasers, at Very Low ]?iuck3: 000 cases Celebrated Star Brand Kerosene cases Heyv.'ood and Co.'s Chairs. T^T OETH ER N CLUB. AH Accounts against the* Northern Club up to the 30th June, to be rendered at once. BURTON J, DAVBNEY, Secretary. July 1.J878. FOUND, a Eiown and White Pointer Slat. It not ciairoe.i within seven days will be sold to pay evpenses.—Enquire this office. . T O. 07 F., M. U.. A. D. LOYAL GOOD INTENT LODGE, No. 4369 -V*JF- The above Lodge will Cele o A a 4 bratb its Twenty-Eighth mkh?&/fi{ i Ak;niveksat:y by a DINMER BALi.., to be held in the |2pV&!#Ml|fe^ Cook btrkjct Halt,, on MON f,1 -:.\ DaY EVENING, July 15. X, .'-',.,' V"-* V;:> i 'oubio 'liekefe. 7s 6d ;to be V,p;*V' t^?fu' ll«''"BiaiiT of the following Li .- -'i Mrabors of Oororaittee :—T. j&sSkJ^i&n^rA Cola, P.P.G.M.; P.G.s Henry Williams, r, O. Rockley, J. Mnlmmpy. Thomas Holland, and Wm. Lewis, C. Huge, G.M.; J.. Brewir, tv.G.: P. Brewin, or from ,W. G. ALLBN, P.G.. Secratary to Committee. f|W7LIIE~BATEPAYEKS" OF TflE CITY OS' AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,— At the request of a number of Ratepayers I offor myself as a Candidate for the vacant seat in the City Council. Should you do me the honour to elect me your Representative, I shall do imj* bast to secure a careful expenditure ol Sevaniie, and, faithfully dischargo the duties of a Councillor. Yours faitMully. JOHN HAY.



N -" S a L E, White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass, Sec. Rye Grass, &c. Mangold Saed Turnips Sheepa' Parsley #£, Sorghum Garden Seeds of every description Seed Oata * Seed Wheat Seed Barley. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Qiueen-street. O TO BATE. Wanted" the Public to Know that the Public Baths, Victoria street Sast. are open week days, 7 a.m. till 9 p.m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m.; and ail week days, except .Saturday, from 2 till 4 p.m., for Ladies, Hot, Cold, snd Shower Bath, and every convenience for Ladieß and Gentleman, Is. WEDNESDAY. JULY 10. LEASE OF ALLOTMENT, HOWE STREET. ■ R. C. SHEEN WOOD HAS received instructions from the City Council, to ?01l by auction, at the Market House, on Wednesday, July 10, at noon- The Leaso, for C ; years, t-i Allotment No. n, Section 52 (City t.£ AncJdaad), situate at tlio corny- of Howe and Beresford alrects. *** Terms and eoodiUoiin <;t iho office of the Town Clerk, C'ji;.aiL Ifcili iiiig.3, Queen-street, Auckland, J'HIDAY, JU iiY^K HOUSEHOLD FITS N ITU RE, Bags .■tolleTablo',Che3ta Drawers, Cheffon niere, Chairs, Shade of Fruit, Tables, Bwdstfcdl, S^dl.'.-E, Crockery, Cocking Siove, Sewing Machines, Mangle, Kitchen Utensilfl, &c, 9 volumes Oratorios (handhomoly bound). Life -of the Duke of Wellington <3 volumes), | Handsome Revolver in case, &c, See.% THE Subscribers will sell as above, afc the Mart, Fort-street, on Friaay next,,. July 5, at 11 o'clock. , ' S4MITEL COCHEANE A SON» Auctioneers.