already decreased because farming did hot pay. He believed, however, that a tax of the kind must come, and would oppose all alterations. The joint stock company tax he considered would be unfair in its operation. But the beer tax was a good one. Beer was a luxury, and people would not grumble about paying something towards the Government on it. He advised the Govern ment to adopt the American registering machine as a check on barmen, and the tax would then realise a substantial amount. He believed a fair; system would be to divide the colony into railway districts, and make the locality recoup any deficiency in working the lines.

Major Atkinson followed. During the delivery of his speech, there was a larger attendance than for several days past. All the public galleries were filled, and there was a larger muster of members than on any occasion recently. Majer Atkinson spoke with considerable force from notes, and was listened to throughout with the deepest attention. He commenced speak ingatßo'clock. Duringportiousof hisspeech Mr McLean, who sits next him, appeared to makefrequent suggestions. The Speaker frequently paused to consult his notes. Speaking of the future proposals of Govern ment, he said the financial statement and public works statement were either in collision or required very considerable reconciliation, with the celebrated speech in which the Premier showed how the colony might save £350,000 by a property and income tax, and that men should view the position to claim the right to end his days in the workhouse instead of going in as a matter of charity. He would first consider the question of laud tax. The Treasurer urged one reason in its favour that the public works aud immigration scheme greatly enhanced the vaLie of land, but says nothing about land, the value of which had rather deterior ated. The groat body of the people whom the Premier called large land owners were really agriculturalists. He com mented on the absurdity of the Premier referring to history and the French revolu tion in support of the lands tax in this colony. He contended that the Treasurer's proposal would not tour: the "unearned increment." If this was not a class-tax as contended by the Treasurer, how could he touch the " unearned increment" at all in the province ot Taranaki. If the value of land was assessed according to proximity to railway, how would the " unearned incre ment" be there. This tax was only a tax on capital which is invested in land, and must lead to discourage the occupation of land. Some land would be dear to occupy at 5s an acre and yet owners of these lands would be called upon to pay four times the amount paid by Canterbury. Under this scheme the Treasurer would tax industry. He was in little doubt as to whether to vote for the bill or not, but could not vote for the amendment of the member for Geral dine, because he was in favour of a Pro perty aud Income Tax, but would not sup port the discontinuance of subsidies. With regard to the companies' tax, it was so abso lutely disposed of by the member for Grey Valley that it was unnecessary to say any thing, hut the bill merely taxed a small patch of the country instead of taxing the whole property of the colony. With regard to the beer tax he had a strong objection to it, as there was no statesmanship in plac ing a tax on the class in which it was pro posed j on the other lvcnd, to reduce the duties on tea and sugar. He considered the tax on beer the beginniug of excise duties, which should not be resorted to. When he read the Treasurer's statement in reply to the brewers, that he would tax woolen industries whenever they became sufficiently estimated he wondered-what pleasure the gentlemen down South would have in showing the Treasurer over their factories, for instance. The scheme, if it could be so called, en tirely failed to carry out the promises of the Government. All agreed it is desirable they should have men on the land who own it themselves; that they should not have an aristocracy letting land in farms. This tax would press heavily upon persons who borrowed capital for the purpose. He had been told that the Government could not tax mortgages, but thi3 could be accomplished by a general tax on property throughout the country. Thirteen or four teen friends of the Government, and, in fact, the desire of almost every man in the House was, that there should be a general tax instead of these sham measures. Prudent men of business would co" nsel delay before adopting the proposed, di .ies, which would benefit the rich man more than the poor. Looking at the state of the revenue and large works to be undertaken, it was not wise to equalise taxation by reduction. The reduction on tea and sugar duties means a loss of borrowing power oE two millions of money. The reduction on grain duty was a mere concession to the free trade panic which would naturally disturb the coasting trade, many vessels being employed carrying timber South and return ing with grain. The Treasurer did not touch the soft goods on which the Customs war- most defrauded. If the Treasurer had not taxed working men's boots he had working women's aud children's. Coming to the Public Works' Statement he objected to it as propounding* only'one new principle, namely, reservation of lands in districts where railways were to be made so as to secure-theV greatest possible profit to the State. The Treasurer had not made it clear how a million and a quarter was to _be obtained for our necessaries if lands abutting on railways were to be reserved from sale. The Public Works' Statement calculated on receiving £2,100,000 for the next five years. The Government should have shewn where the surplus would come from instead^ of endeavonring to dazzle the public mind with an imaginary surplus. Let the House, as men of business, put finances in such a position as would enable the country to borrow sufficient money to complete public work's," which he believed to be necessary. There were many weak districts which were very inadequately represented in this colony had been drawn -into a net-work of axation, but would receive nothing. He treferred to part of the province of Auckland, one-third of which only returned one member to the House. The Government said nothing with regard to immigration, which was the main stay and back-bone of the country. With regard to the statement no provision was to be made for the main roads of country. He believed the Ministry were seriously thinking of the restoration of Provincialism, or separation of the two islands. Notwithstanding that Ministers might laugh, he believed they contemplated it. The Government really said " let main roads and bridges get out of repair. Let the country go to rack; we believe m Pro vincialism, and that is what we shall have. When he heard any Minister distinctly deny that he contemplated this he would be found to accept the statement, but instead they fenced the question day after day, and continued preparation for Separation. The House should insist on the immediate introduction of an income and property tax, the former being brought into operation at the end of the year, so as not to impose larger burdens than necessary. Taxation was nob pressing unfairly upon anybody at the present time ; therefore let the House adjust taxation in a statesman like way. The Government were bound to make provision, so that main roads in Counties might be opened, without which, as feeders, the railways would be useless. Before sitting down, he would .refer to a passage in his Financial Statement of last year, namely, that the country required political rest. He quoted from the State ment referring to the hope- of. avoiding further taxation until the railway system was developed and institutions .settled. He would not retract a single word of that speech. He asked-,the House to consider the circumstances under which these words were used. " There had been two years turmoil-; they had iust altered the insti tutions of the countrj', whether for good or for evil "She revenue had been falling 4wo ' years ; the meaning was that the Ministry desired that the people should endeavour to mould the institutions of tbe country. The result of the neglect of that prudence

was the abortive measures of the present Government (cheers and cries of "Ad journ"). , • ';--,. , MiStoiit; The hon.: member may desire an adjournment. I' am not' interrupting the hon. member. Members of this Govern-

ment are accused of desiring Separation, because some members of the Government were - known to be Separationists, and because the Government had separated the railway departments and reduced ex penditure. The late Government contained, two Separationists. The member for Waikouaitai obtained his seat by declaring himself a Separationist. •Mr McLean : No. Mr Stout: Would the hon. member dare deny 1 ; V,

Mr McLean : I did not get my seat by declaring myself a Separationist.

Mr Stout: The non. member pledged himself to it. Then Mr Reid was a Separationist; so was Mr Whitaker.

Mr Stout continued in a slashing speech replying to Major Atkinson. He contended that the only departments which show in crease on the estimates are those in which increased population necessitated an in crease. The late Government asserted that reduction in departmental expenditure was unpracticable, but the present Ministry showed the practicability. He admitted that Sir Julius Vogel had rendered services to the colony, but Mr Lavnach was chiefly instru mental in inducing the Bank of-England to take up the loan Sir Julius Vogel wanted to apply again to Rothschilds. He accused the late Governor of having arranged to displace Sir Julius Vogel with a friend of the Ministry. - - - Major, Atkinson : If Sir Jufius Vogel wished- it.

Mr Stout contended it was an arrange ment by the Ministry which belonged to that class that ought to be prevented by disqualification. He accused the late Premier of having been afraid to touch runholders with his little finger, and going into the lobbies on the Waste Lands Bill at the beck of Mr Stafford. He illustrated his argument on the "unearned increment1' by extracts from the writings of political economists. . He quoted figures showing the amount expended out of the public funds to enhance the value of Uuds. The taxation raised out of the Customs in New Zealand was £3 per head ; in England, with direct taxation it was only £2 17s. He quoted from Coschet to prove that per sonal taxation generally was ineffectual. After replying to the argument that the financial proposal of the' Government would repel capital he went on to deal with the beer tax, which was first suggested by the member for Dunstan as a tax on luxuries ; secondly by Mr Travers, -who advocated £1 duty for every barrel. The suggestion was applauded to the echo by the members who were now most virulent in opposing it. Luxuries like beer were taxed in England and all the colonies. The highest medical authorities contended beer was not a necessity of life.

Mr Rowe : Nor is tea.

Mr Stout: Perhaps not. Mr Rowe : Nor is sugar

Mr Stout : Saccharine nourishment is necessary in some shape. There was no intention on the part of the Go vernment to tax woollen industries. The reply made by the Treasurer to the brewers was that possibly when other in - dustries reach the same standard as yours they will be taxed. In New Zealand they must have indirect taxation for many years to come ; imposing it they must protect local industries. The tax on grain would make the province of Auckland pay _more than other parts of New Zealand for food.

Mr McLean : What about timber. How much does the South lose by that ?

Mr Stout: I! don't know; perhaps the hon. member will look up the figures. There^is only sufficient timber in the South to last for a few years' without importing timber.

Mr McLean : No kauri, i

Mr Stout challenged those who opposed Government policy to take up a distinct line and come down with some distinct motion. If the Ministry were defeated, then the country would judge between them and their opponents. Let a distinct issue regarding the expediency of a land tax oe submitted to the country. He did not like this statement that the tax would pass its second reading and be amended in com mittee. If bills were a shame, let them be opposed on their merits. The Government were not afraid to fight the joint stock com panies, banks, and brewers, and trust to public opinion. The Public Works scheme ought to be supported, not marred as the scheme in 1870 was. ' The Government would stand or fall by these principles. At a quarter past 12 Mr Gibbes moved the adjournment of the debate, which was declared carried on the voices. Mr George called for a division. During the usual interval Mr Montgomery endeavored to persuade Ministers to agree to the adjourn ment,' but they declined. The House divided—Ayes, 20 ; noes, 34. The Speaker called on Mr Gibbes to resume the debate. . Messrs Gibbes and Hursthouse opposed the Bill. :-.:';- At a quarter past one Mr Pyke moved the adjournment, which was agreed to. Mr Pyke moved the adjournment of the House until eleven to-morrow. The Speaker : The House meets at half past two to-morrow. .Mr Ballance: I move that the House meet at eleven to-morrow.

■Mr Bowen: That would be unfair to many absent members. Mr Stout: The meeting of the House at eleven would enable the debate to be con cluded on Wednesday. Mr Fitzroy protested against the motion as a surprise. CO < Mr Henry also objected to the motion as not of business. Mr Montgomery thought the debate should not be hurriedly closed. • ... Mr McLean denounced the Government as a Radical Ministry with a majoiity at their back determined to force measures through. -J —• : ■ The Speaker considered the motion exceptional and productive of inconvenience, but if the Government pressed it would he put. . ; '•'■ The Premier said the desire of the Go vernment was to save time. The matter was entirely in the hands of the House. The proposal did not emanate from the Go vernment. - '' , -." _ Mr Ballance withdrew the motion, and the House adjourned at 1,35.

THE GOVERNMENT MEASURES. The Land Tax Bill is sure to pass second readinc, but will, it is said, be severely mauled in committee. . The Government supporters say their chief difficulty is the absence of organised opposition which pre vents Ministers from judging when to press measures, and when to give way. The Electoral Billwill also be modified in committee.

PETITIONS.

Mr. Macfarlane presented a petition from Air Robert Cooper, respecting lands pur chased from natives, and title disputed by the Government. ~£__•„ o__ DEPARTURE OF MEMBERS. : The Hinemoa leaves at six this evening, for Lyttelton, with the members for the opening of the Christchurch and Dunedin Two sea-sicks and four banquets in four days ! No thank you, remarked a member in the lobbies this morning, referring to the Southern trip. _ Sir George Grey and . Messrs Sheehan, Swanson, and Rowe remain here during the Southern tour.

Gas is superior to every other material as „ hVht-<nvihg agent, not onlyon account of its brilliancy and it's cheapness, but because it issafer" economises time and labour, and is 'more easily, managed. k 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 they are also the roost competent to pro claim 'its praise,-[See Advertisement.]

PARNELL BOROUGH.

PUBLIC MEETING LAST NIGHT. A iLARGE and influential audience of about 400 gentlemen filled the Parnell Hall last evening, and were treated by Mr Strange toja long Sittack on four of the_ Coun cillors ; also a-series of charges against the contractor, and an autobiographical sketch of his own professional career iv New Zea land. Considerable surprise was expressed as; the purport of the meeting became manifested. ■ > - The chair was on tbe motion ot Mr Strange, taken by the Mayor of Parnell (Mr Melton), who read the advertisement convening the meeting, and stated that he did not exactly know what was the business of importance" but he trusted Mr Strange would inform them. Mr Strange ascended the platform, hold ing in his hand a full-sized copy book, from the pages of which he read his speech. Pressure on space precludes a full report. He remarked that the sevices he, had rendered Parnell had not been to his pecuniary benefit, but it had been his hobby to interest himself in public matters. He had been a master builder in Auckland for 20 years, but had never been so ignorant or foolish as to lose by his work, (Voice : ''No fear.") That precious piece of honest blundering he left to others ; and it was Messrs Wood, Winks, McKenzie, and Robinson who had been the motive power forcing him to appear, by trying to obtain the services of Mr Anderson to inspect the contract. The stone used was not up to the sample given by Peach, but he, of course, could see no difference. (Consider able interruptions occurred. Voice : "I protest against any more of such stuff.") He (Mr Strange) had many a time asked £100 to teach apprentices, but he would not teach Peach for double that sum. Peach's letter complained that he (Mr Strange)'was hard. He would remind Mr Wood that honest intentions were not enough without the whole truth. Mr Wood and Peach had continual interviews together. Mr Winks might improve his knowledge by thinking and reading more, and talking less. Mr Strange here intro duced the subject of the construction of chests of drawers amid much confusion and. laughter, aud cries of "Rot." He knew more of masonry than some did of cutting up sheep. Wood was too much of a talking laAvyer. In the advertisement inserted in the Star Mr Wood kindly offered to assist him. —Mr Strange : Lack-a-daisy, gentlemen. (Roars of laughter.) Mr Wood offered to pay a widow's rates, but paid only 6s. He (Mr Strange) had to pay the other 4s. Mr Wood offered to write notices of new valuation, free of charge, but soon repented his generous offer, and whiuingly said Mr S. should do it him self.—(Mr Strange : Oh, ye shades of Artemus Ward ! (Great laughter and up roar). After a series of charges against Messrs Wood and Co., Mr S. alluded to a portion of Mr Wood's advertisement in Monday's Star, and, with allusion to the offer to pay half the cost of the meeting, said to Mr Wood, "Now, down with your cash !" During immense uproar, Mr Wood walked up the hall and laid a pound note on the table.) Silence was restored, and Mr Strange proceeded to read a lengthy diatribe on Mr Wood's advertisement, and on the action of four of the councillors who did not support the surveyor against the contractor. He characterised honest in tentions as valueless, unless such were assimilated into the constitution. " Hell itself was paved much closer than the Parnell channel with good intentions ?" (Great uproar). Four of the Council were filled with their own self-sufficiency, and his advice to the Council was not properly received. After alluding to his long practical experience as fitting him for a surveyor, Mr Strange proceeded to narrate jobs he had been called upon to psrform 20 years ago (being much interrupted by cries of " Rot," mingled with cheers aud voices, shouting What has that to do with the meet ing ? and " Chairman, you give Strange too much latitude") Mr Strange concluded by hoping that, with such antecedents as Brown and Campbell's store, Kinders' house, and £5000 worth of work done for Bishop Selwyn, that the ratepayers would decide between him and the majority of four councillors as to his competency.

• The Chairman asked if Mr Hayter was present to address the meeting ?

Mr Hayter was not present. Mr Strange to Chairman (sotto voce) : Get Captain Brackenbury up, and close the meeting. In response to calls, Mr Caleb Wood came forward. He regretted they had not been called together for something of more im portance to the Borough, and continued thus : With respect to what Mr Strauge has said about me, I do not care that — (snapping his finger). (Mr Strange : Who said you did ?) Mr Wood continued :He had always shown the greatest respect to grey hairs, and should still do so, but was forced to reply to the misstatements made against him. Mr Strange and friends had continually pressed him to go into the Council. Shortly after becoming councillor

(Continued on our fourth page.)

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From pur own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

Piako. —Some good gold was seen in No. 1 vanguard reef, which has a healthy ap pearance. The pump has stopped for a short time, as the joints of the pipes are leaking. The leak was stopped by a coating of HadriU's composition. The Welcome, Young New Zealand, and Perseverance Compauies have amalgamated; the new company to be called the Welcome Extended, with capital of £15,000, in 15,000 shares ; the Welcome' takes .6,500 shares; Perseverance, 4,500; and Young Zealand, 4,000. Mr. [Stacey was elected Auckland Director.

The Land Court will probably finish on Saturday. It is estimated that five hundred thousand acres have passed through since th Court commenced.!

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

PER PRESS AGENCY.)

NELSON, this day. AGITATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS,

A.crowded and enthusiastic meeting of town and country people was held last night to consider the Public Works statement. In the absence of the Mayor, Mr Barnicoat, Chairman of the Waimea County Council took the chair. Speeches were made showing how faith had been broken with Nelson in the matter of the West Coast Railway. The following resolutions were passed un animously:—"That the essence of the Public Works policy was the construc tion of a main trunk line through both islands, aud the people of Nelson supported the policy on that ground, and, of successive Governments, and by the Railway Act, 1873, the time from Nelson to the West Coast, and then to Canterbury, was recognised as part of the main trunk line. It was moved by Mr Sheppard, and seconded, by the Bishop of Nelson, " That, under the scheme now proposed to fill up the other gaps in the trunk system, the construction of a Northern part of the main line in the Middle Island is indefinitely postponed to the injury of the people resi dent in Nelson and Marlborough. That this meeting views with the utmost alarm the proposal of the Government, to entirely exclude this district from all participations tious in the new works-to be undertaken within the next five years ; that the Nelson representatives be requested to bring the foregoing resolutions under the notice of the Government before the Assembly, and to use their utmost endeavours to procure some material modification of the present Minis terial proposal?, which if carried into effect will inflict much gross injury upon those residing in the northern part of this island.

3LENHEIM, tbia day. MINING™ iJ'l"'' Li

' The own correspondent of the " Express" telegraphed at noon to-day as follows:— Mortimer's party are obtaining good heavy gold at the new ground in Mountain Camp Creek, Wakamarina, at 27dwts. to the dish. Last week they found a nugget over an oz. in weight.: Constable Bailey reports.another party obtained 9ozs. yesterday. . .... ~,--.. The Durville Island Copper Company held a meeting yesterday, where favorable reports from the manager were received.. Mi- Cathero, an experienced person "from the Thames, was appointed mine manager, vice Mr Man ton; resigned. Mr Ruff was appointed secretary. *

HOKITIKA, this day FRESHES. '. \:

. The blockade of the port has been re moved through recent freshes. Shipping has resumed its activity, j Four brigantines and three steamers are at the wharf dis charging.

GISBORNE, this dey,

INDIGNATION,

A great indignation is expressed here, at Poverty Bay being totally ignored in the Public' Works Statement. A large meeting will be held to urge the Government to do something for this district. Not a penny has been spent here yet. This is felt to be very hard, especially after the promises made by the Premier when he visited here. Both "Herald" and "Standard" write very warmly on the subject.

The Marionettes are doing an enOrmous business. Houses crowded nightly.

News by the s.s. Rotorua.

THE LOCH ARD HERO. Mr Richard Pearce did a good thing for himself in saving Miss Amy Carmichael from the Loch Ard wreck. The public testimonial reached £900, which is to be invested for five years for his benefit, and then presented to him. An address, pre sented to him befoie his departure, sets forth that the presentation is made 'fin token of the admiration which has been felt for your gallant' conduct on the night of the Ist of June of the present year, when the ili-fatcd ship Loch Ard, of which you were an officer, was wrecked upon our coast, and when having reached the shore you again returned to the water to bring to land the only other survfvor from the wreck, Mis Eva Carmichael, and exerted most judicious, praiseworthy, and happily successful efforts for resuscitating and sus taining the life of that lady, who was then suffering from the exhaustion consequent upon her fearful exposure for many hours in tne deep, and in procuring succour for her." Pearce has joined the ship Loch Lunart.

THE ANTI-BRACONSFIELD

OSP^iIOTSIi MEETING.

The Liberal demonstration in f ydney against the prior resolutions in favour of congratulations to Earl Beaconsfield appears to have been of a very demonstrative kind. The Masonic Hy.il *'jus ciawdcd so that there was barely standing room. A Mr Walter Cooper rose to oppose the address to Mr Gladstone and the Liberal bodies, but the audience refused to hear him, and he was stamped. He endeavoured to make himself heard above the din prevailing, when he was seized by persons on the platform, and hustled through the door. He reap peared shortly afterwards, but finding the majority of the audience against him retired in good order. The " Sydney Morning Herald" condemns both meetings.

SIR GEORGE BOWEN'S DEPARTURE. « The Melbourne "Age" says that although the six years term for which Governor's appointments generally run would not expire until April next, " the information of the premature close of Sir George Bowen's term of office here will probably surprise the public; it has been known for some time to a limited circle that his Excellency was some time ago advised that he would have the choice of assuming the Governorship of some other colonial possession before the end of the year. We believe that the next Governor of Victoria will be either Sir Hercules Robinson or the Marquis of Nor manby. It has, however, been stated on good authority that Sir Hercules has already declined the honour of coming to Victoria. The present statesmanlike Governor of New Zealand is therefore likely to he Sir George Bowen's successor." It should be mentioned that the Marquis of Normanby has not received any intimation of this, which we deem rather improbable. SALE OF PURE BKED SHEEP.

At a sale in Melbourne of twenty pure merinos, on account of E. W. Pitts, of the Levels, South Australia, the amount realised was £1,681 Is. J. Dunn, of Adelaide, bought two at 185 guineas ; and Kent and Weinholt, of Queensland, bought two at 95 guineas each; and John King, of Wagga, one at 60 guineas ; A. Sloane, of New South Wales, bought one at 41 guineas. Of Messrs M'Lean's Auckland sheep only one sold at 30 guineas.

THE CHINESE INVASION.

The propriety of restricting Chinese im migration into New South Wales was a question brought under the notice of the Colonial Secretary, yesterday, by a deputa tion from the Trades and Labour Council. The deputation apprehended that the con tinued influx of Chinese into the colony would have a very injurious effect upon the people, and they considered that the pres ence of so many Chinese as are now here was a great hardship to many persons. Nearly the whole of the cabinet-making trade of Sydney had passed into the hands of Chiuese, with whom Europeans labourers could not compete, and cooks and servants were becoming numerons in the hotels.

HAWKESBURY MEETING.

The first day of the Hawkesbury Spring Racing Meeting was held on the 22nd inst.,. and the event coming off in fine weather attracted a large number of the sport-loving public. The Hawkesbury Guineas, for three-year olds, one mile, was won by Mr C. ; B. Fisher's colt, His _ Lordship; the winner of the Grand Handicap was Mr LA. Loder's horse, The Dean. On the; second day The Dean ran second_to Chieftain, in the Turf Club Handicap. Chieftain was also winner of the Flying Stakes. He is a chestnut gelding by New Warrior. It has transpired in the Stevenson case that the jury were ten to two, the majority being for acquittal. Two men stooa out, their desire desire being to covict Stevenson alone and to acquit the other defendants. They declined to give in. It is unlikely that any further prosecution will take' place. ■ -. . - 7<' ; - . • It is anticipated that the cable duplication arrangement will 'fall through, unless the company is prepared to make .a concession. Colonol Glover, after visiting Tasmania, goes home by the Torres Straits Mail. The export of coal for the "week amounted to 26,099 tons, and of coke to 25 tons. The Stewart family are playing at the Victoria Theatre, Melbourne, and Mr and Mrs Morton Tavares at the Academy of Music.

Amongst the passengers by the Lusitania was Mr A. B. Bournand, pupil of Mesdames Goddard and Schuman and Herr Ruben stein. He is to make his professional appearance in Sydney.first. 777

THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

FIGHTING IN GRIQUALAND.

The following telegram has been received by his Excellency', the Governor _ from ;the Recorder at Kimberley:—" Colonel Warreu had arrived on the 14th at'Kuruman, having ascertained that the enemy had left Daniel's Kuil, Pass Kuil, Khosie, and Kohihgfon the I6th.: Our force, 300 strong, started^for Gomoperi, as it was ascertained that the Basutos had been mixed up with, the Bur nese murder and attack on Campbeli. The enemy got notice of our approach, and were seen taking up positions against us. Action commenced with guns, and after'six: shots had been fired advanced in skirmishing order After a short stand on the hill south-east of the town, v here they had made stone breast works, they were outflanked by our mountd

men, and"immediately Began to retire upon , 'hills, where they kept up a heavy fire. Ou mounted men, led by Colonel Warren, a once gallantly charged after them, through a swlmp on to the hills, where they dis monnted, and engaged on foot in sknmish ing order. Our foot and Zulus followed up on the left of the line. After an hours hard fighting the enemy was driven back on all sides with loss of over fifty. Our casualties were-six Europeans wounded, two dangerously ; one European (Arnold ot the Diamond-fields Horse), dead; tour slightly wounded, doing well; two Zulus killed: twenty waggons, 600 cattle, ana 2,000 sheep captured. In one waggon Avas found some of Burness's property. 1 Tihi Macomb, the' Kaffir chief, has been tried before a jury at King Williams Town, and has been sentenced to death. Ihe dis b'audment of volunteers.at- the front is being rapidly proceeded with. , There is again sad news from Gnqualand West. Kaal Kaffirs, under Gasibone s sons, attacked Francis Thompsons s place, carrying away Mr Thompson and wound ing his son, who is not expected to live. Mr Thompson's body was afterwards iound dreadfully mutilated. Captain Sissison, withl2oF. A. M. police, burghers, and volunteers, succeeded in _cap tnring in Griqualand West, on the 12th inst 103 armed rebels, 2,524 head of cattle, 942 sheep and goats, and 12 waggons. Ihe rebels are being closely pressed. A telegram in the " Cape Times states that Gingudbella another Kaffir chief, was sentenced to death at Queen's Town on July 25th. -' • XT .._. Despatch received from inspector Mesb.tt, from Wilgerhout Drift Camp, reports the capture on the 12th July, by patrol of burghers, volunteers, and Frontier Armed andiMouted Police, 120 strong, under Captain Sisson, of 103 armed rebels, 2624 head of cattle, 942 sheep and goats, and twelve waggons. The captured persons ! had in their possession cattle stolen from various persons on the boraer. From a number of women found on the Orange River, it was ascertained that the captured men had all taken part in the fight at Coegas. The mutilated remains of poor Francis Thompson were brought into Barkly and buried. The fiends had cut all the flesh from the bones, and a ramrod was driven through his body. No hopes of young Thompson's life ; wound mortal.

THEATRE ROYAL.-"LADY OF LYONS."

This fine play, which has been a public favourite for more than thirty years, was produced last night at the Theatre Royal. The play, as readers are aware, is of a high-class character, and the two chief actors, Claude Melnotte and Pauline, require-more than ordinary ability for their due'and correct representation. Persona who go to see such performances as the "Lady of Lyons," are generally of the cultivated class, with a keenly critical turn of mind. Some of the love passages breathed by Claude into the _ara of Pauline, are highly poetical, and yet so tempered as to be of general and pleasing acceptation. The character of Claude was an able representation by Mr Chaplin, whose language, distinctness of pronunciation, and life-like rendering of the noble peasant, born with a brave heart beating to the music of love, and the delicate acting of Mrs Hill, as PaUiine, who was at her very best, presented the principal actors in the play in a natural and realistic light. Mr Chaplin is an actor of great ability. His soholarly style, his discriminating judgment, his nice appreciation of cha; icter, his knowledge of human nature and careful delineations of power and pathos, evidence the polished actor. Mrs Hill has long been known as an actress in this city, and in such capacity has won respect. We have often witnessed her representations of women under divers circum stances, but never to greater advantage than in the vicissitudes associated with tho changeful career of the " Lady of Lyons." She threw her whole heart into tho heroine, and depicted with wonderful fidelity, the phases of such a life, with its alternate gusto of passion and penitence. So impressed were the audience with the happy realisation ot the dramatists conception, that Mr Chaplin and Mrs Hill,_were (several times called before the curtain. Madame Deschap pelles was impersonated with much histrionic skill by Miss Jessie 'Raymond, who acted her part with much credit. This lady performed her part well. The character of Widow Melnotte, whoso share in the scenes was small, by Miss Mcian was a fair portrait. The little, strutting, crowing. Colonel Dumas, in a Bona parte war-dress, was clever and to the purpose. Mr Emmett, a promising actor, had not ample opportunity of exhibiting his talents in Caspar. Mr Burford as Mons. Beausant and Mr O'Brien as Glavis, appeared in intermediate scenes. One or two of the subordinate characters wore not faultless, still it would be unfair not to pro nounce tho " Lady of Lyons," of last night, one of the most successful performances of the season. To-night •'MACBETH,"

one of Shakespeare's most remarkable tragedies will be represented, with select musical accom paniments by the orchestra, under the leader ship of Mr Copfl. The principal character will be taken by Mr Chaplin.

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ELL, is'nt it wonderful ! t- I will now reduce my Cartcs-de-Visite of tho principal characters of the world, "my own excepted," from 8s io da a dozen, and my word I have a lot ot otherf resh bargains. Particulars to-morrow- — W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street_____ ANTED, a good General Smith ; also a Woodman, either a wheeler or body maker.—James Mackie, Coachbuilder, Yictoria street East. , < __NTED, several good General Ser vants, Housemaid for hotel, Waikato, wages 15s.— Mrs. Longbottom, Karangahape Road, Newton. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply immediately to Mrs Goldwater, Hobson-street. Keferenco requir. d. ANTED, a good Cook for an Hotel at Hamilton.—Kummer and Co., Fort street; __ WANTED, a General Servant ; re ferences required. — Mr Lanigan Graham-atreet. , ■ ■'- •■••■ - - WANTED, a Situation by a Youth, who can milk, garden, and look after horses.—Apply by letter, "R.C.." this office. ANTED to Sell, immediately, as the owner is *""« g into business, a partly Improved Farm For pirticulars apply at the Belfast __[_____■__ Grey-Btr *r . WA NTED. a situation as Clerk, Book keen _r, or Traveller: thoroughly com petent.--Audross ZOE, this office. ANTED, a Cook for the s.s. Anne Milbank.—Apply on board. WANTED, a'Cook.—ApplyWaitemata _ Hotel. ::" ; WAN TED, a Servant, good plain cook; first-class references required; liberal wages.—Apply Junction Hotel. Epsom. ANTED, a First-class sober Cook; best wages given: only really- good hands need apply.-Blue Post Dining Rooms, Lower Queen-street; _ WANTED, a Boy to drive a Baker's Cart.—G. Dickson, Baker, Hobson-st. ANTED, a General Servant; refer ,ence required. — Mrs. C. A. Harris, Franklin Road. nn O BRICK M A X E R Wanted six Men to temper, off-bear, and crowd; constant work in a machine yard; none but good hands need apply.-WiLuuai Berry, Lampton Quay, Wellington. _____ WANTED to Buy, a few thousand Fencing Posts; must be good puriri posts.—Apply by letter to Mr. Edgar, Epsom. WANTED, by a respectable Woman, Washing to do for Hotel or otherwise. —Address " R," Star Office. ; ANTED, ah - intelligent Youth to assist in a Commercial Office.—Apply by letter to " DC," Stab Office: __ ; , WANTED, a few Men to break stones. Price, 5s per Tard.^-Apply to Mr. P. Gardiner. Surveyor of Works. Parnell. WANTED, a General. Servant; must have good references; no children.— Apply to Mrs G. A. Macgraye, between 10 and 3, at St. Stephen's lioad, bacs of Mr Schwartz Kissling's; House, Parnell, WANTED, a strong Girl.—Mrs. Waters, Pitt-street. O SADDLERS AND HARNESS ; MAKERS.—Wanted; a, first-class Light Harness Hand; also, a good. General Hand. One occustomed.to Collar-mMung preferred.— -Apply at once to Otton and Western, Saddlers ■ Napier..' 77 ■:•;• ..-.;- - ' . ::-..-■- '-■' ■-' J W~ ANTED to Let, a House and Shop 7 in,the centre of,.Parnell. With or with out 1 acres' of ground, and stocked with fruit ; Robin son, CheniisK.ParnelL ,-./. WANTED, a -■Journeyman Baker ; also a. strong1 Boy as' apprentice to the. Baking 'and Confectionery Business. — James Leslie, UniOii Bakery, Parnell. ;;- ! ;; WANTEDTtw® furnished or partially - furnished- -Roomtftfor -Wo with partial or Whole-board; Hobson or Grey street preferred. -< Address "Alpha," Star office.'- ■■'■'■>"'■ ■■■("''.- .-;.:■:•«-, :!!.ii..j.'-..<' - ■-■; ■ ■"DOTTLES I, BOTTLES'. BOTTLES WANTED, 10,000 dozen Beer Bottles. Highest price given. — _2SSS rRIEO Bros., 3, Queen street, Auckland ffi____



T^T ANT E D X N OW N. Just Oxened, One Thousand Mens India Rubber Coats, at 7s 6(1;-Samuel Coomhes, City Clothing, Mart, 92, Queen-street. pioOD BUSHMEN WANTED. GUTHBIE „ LAKNAtiH CO. (LIMITED), ;' ' -Auckladd f andOnehunga^. SUBSCRIBERS for .".The History ot k> theSea."getaieduction of Is. •by calling at Brame's Private Boarding-house, third house above the Turkish Baths, Upper Queen-street. I D. D. REID. Agent__ I XTTANTED, for the Thames, a Police Tt Sergeant who must be possessed of the docility of the African negro, without knowing too much. Previous experience not wahted.-- Apply Scotland Yard, Thames. ■ WANTED ; ;i_nown, that the under signed has on hand for sale First-class Buggies of various descriptions; also one Wag gonette ; new Harvest Waggon, with springs, pole and shafts, and hay frame attached; Spring Carts of every description. All guaranteed first-class articles.—A. Mackie. Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory. Durham-street. ANTED, Wanted,. Wanted to Sell (cheap), 50 boxes of Good Tea, only 20s per box; about 2 tons of Treacle left, only 3d lb., 12_s. for 2s 6d, 2.d by the barrel; Sperm Candles, lid lb., dibs. fo_ 3s 6d; Raieins and Currants, only 4d lb.; China, blue and green lined, 93 per dozen; White and Gold China Cupi and Saucers, Is each, lis per dozen ; lot of Screws, damaged, only 9d per gross; Rusty Wire Nails, only 2d lb.; 2-inch Wire Nails, only 3d lb.; Clothes Pegs, 1 dozen for 6d, 6s per box of. 5 gross; Sperm Can dles, lOd lb. by the box of 25tbs.; lot of Fiddles left, from 3a to 80s each; Yard Brooms, lOdeach ; Brown Teapots, from Is 6dto3s; Haricot Beans must be sold, only Id lb., 71bs. for 6d; lot of Jams 7d tin; Notepaper, in packets, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, 2d a packet, 1 packets for Gd; Cruets, with 3 bottles, 2s 6d each, 21s per dozen, with 1 bottles, 3s 6d ; lot of English Fancy Kits, from 9d to Is 6d; Slate Pencils, 8 for Id, 8d per box, 6s per 1000, School Slates, from 3d to 6deach; Glass Decanters, 3s pair; 100 dozen Glass Tumblers, 4d each, 3s per dozen : Plain Wine Glasses, 3s 6d dozen ; 100 Toilet Sets for the Toilet Table, from 4s6d the set, to 255; Children s Tea Sets, from Is to 12s; 1 case of Children's Musical Toys, from 9d to 4s; Britannia Metal Teapots, 5a 6d and 6s 6d each; 1 case of Tea Trays, from 7s 6d the set to 15s; lot of Meat Dishes cheap. White and Gold China Teacups, small size, 8s per dozen ; Cups, without the saucers, 6d; Rimmel's Brown Windsor Soap, 7 cakes for Is; other Fancy Soap, 8d the bar; Men's Side-spring Boots, only 7s 6d pair; Large size Flower Pots, from 2d to 8s 6d per pair; Boot Elastic, Is per yard, 3 yards for 2s 6d ; Small Pictures, 6d each, or 4 for Is 6d ; Gilt-framed Looking Glasses, from Id to 2s 6d; and a variety of other articles to numerous to mention.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. ANTED Known, that E. NORRIS, Photographer, 222, Queen-street, is building a large and commodious Studio in Grey-street, opposite Market Hotel. Removing from Queen-street. Open for business at new address as soon as building completed, about September. "DARNELL CRICKET CLUB. A Meeting of the above Club will be held, in the Exchange Hotel, Parnell. at half-past 7 on FRIDAY EVENING, 6th inst. -■ J. NAIRN, Secretary. A MEETING of those interested in forming a Mount Eden Cricket Club will be held, in the Eden Vine Hotel, on Friday Evening, 6th instant, at 7.30 sharp. AM ERIC AN ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS. A LODGE of the above Order WILL OPEN THIS WEEK. Brothers are requested to communicate with R. T. WHEELER, Deputy Grand Master. Star Hotel, Albert-street. j\ w Ir D' I STRICT GRAND LODGE OF AUCKLAND, B.C. The regular Quarterly Communication of this Lodee will be held, in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. Master Masons may and are invited to attend.—By command, HENRY G. WADE, D. G. Secretary. X^EVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. I&A Special Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held, in the Devonport Hall, on FRIDAY, the 6th day of September, at 7.30 p.m., to consider the advisability of author ising the Trustees to acquire the Devonport Hall; and a portion of the Foreshore from the Harbour Board, for the purpose of widening the Beach Road. „„„„* WM. HOILE BROWN, Chairman. niTY OF AUCKLAND. ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. It is hereby notified that Mr. John Cosgrave Mr, David Goldir Mr. Christopher Greekway Mr. Thomas Taylor Masefield Mr. Thomas Peacock Mr. George Staines, and Mr. Thomas Thompson, have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the Office of Councillors for the City of Auck land, and that in compliance with the provisions of "The Regulations of Local Elections Act. 1876," a POIjL will be taken for THREE COUNCILLORS on THURSDAY, the 12th day of September instant, at the Mechanics' Insti tute, High-street, within the said City, between the hours of Nine in the forenoon and Six o'clock in the afternoon. _ ' HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer for City of Auckland. City Council Offices, September 4th, 1878. : mO KATE A- GOLD MINING A. COMPANY (REGISTERED). ■ FINAL NOTICE. , I hereby give notice that all Shares upon which the Ist Call remains unpaid on the 14th instant/will be immediately thereafter adver tised for sale.. ._ ikxiil-rj.-^----^ .; , W. HORNE, Manager. Coromandel, 2nd September, 1878. NION FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Off NEW ZEALAND.' '< Shareholders are hereby reminded that, in accordance with .terms of Articles of Associa tion, a Call of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share on Share 3 standing in their name in the Books of this Company at this date, will be due on Ist October next, payable at the Union Bank All overdue Calls will be charged interest at the rate of (15 %) 15 per rent, per annum until such time as they are paid W. DEVENISH MEARES, . General Manager. Christchnrch, 2nd September, 1878. y AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. THOMAS RUSSELL, of London, in England, i Esquire, by his Attorney, Thomas Buddie, of Auckland, Solicitor, having filed with me a statutory declaration of the loas of Grant from the Crown of Allotments 24 and 25, of Section 17, of the Suburbs of. Auckland, Volume 10, Folio 206, of the Register Book; and having applied to have a Provisional Certificate for the above land issued to him, notice is hereby given that I shall comply with above application unless caveat be lodged with me on or before the twentieth day of September next- Dated, at the Lands Registry Office. Auck land, this twenty-eighth day of August, 1878. THEO. KISSLING, District Land Registrar. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE MARY ANN HICKEY, of Remuera, near Auckland, having made application as Devisee under the will of George Crammer, of Remuera aforesaid, Farmer, to be registered as Proprietor in fee simple, free from incumorances, of and in Allotments 221, 222, 224, 225, 226. and 227, of Section 16, of the Suburbs of Auckland, being the Land in eluded in Certificate of Title, Volume one, Folio eighteen. Notice is hereby given that the applicant will be registered accordingly, unless caveat be lodged forbidding the same on or before the sever.th day of October next. Dated, at the Lands Registry, Office, Auckland, this twenty-eighth day of August, 1878. THEO. KISSLING. District Land Registrar. he auckland~gas^l3mpa¥y (LIMITED), " " AFEOnn UNUSUAL facility . To persons willing to .become Consumers of • • GAS. ' Thei Company, open, the Sewer, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Foocpath.-and Premises. •'- ' And SUPPLY a METER, keeping the whole , ~- in order/ .■ ■ ?•:;: ■ i >r without '__ha charge whatever. Office of the .Company: ~ ~ . I INSURANCE. BUILDINGS:y-/r m~~A~'u>''B--;i .i_t»-=xn '-c o a:-l; Direct from the Mine, and at current rates, ir°m ANDERSON & CO., 7 Mechanics' B:y,



„___—.^ —« inn—————■4-—«~» j. _] :'; ■ 'For Bale. ■d fa .-.^-'.>•■:;;> aifo «. I ETIOR SALE, Confectionery Business,'' ; M:.JD. with machines and everything complete'", ior the Business.—Apply J. Stacey, Confectioner, .--i Qneen-Btreet. _j_ i FOR SALE, ex barque Martha Fisher. Barcelona Nuts, Walnuts, Shell Almonds, Bryant and May's Patent Safety Matches, Fancy ~.,.. Oval and Plaid Vestas, Star-shaped Maccaronl, 7, etc.—H. B. Morton. FOR SALE, ex Cerastes, F. andC. "'; Salt, A.S. Milk, W. and B. Starch, "Eagle" and Morton's Pickles (good assort- ' month- D. and M. Medium and Large Blacking, ,;. Vinegar (in case and bulk). S.'-Peas,'Njxey_...-.-;, Black Lead, Saltpetre. Currants (extra quality), ' ■" Figs (extra quality), Bottled Fruits (extra assort-fo ment), Van Houten's Cocoa, Taylor's Marayilla. 7. Cocoa and Chocolate, Pink's Jams (containing . only Strawberry, Raspberry, Apricot,: Black ' Currants, and Raspberry and Currant), Candles, ■'■■ Fancy Pipes, Neaves' Food, Juiubes, Manna- _ lade, Ewbank's Nai's.— Crosse and Blackwell'a , ff . Goods, viz.:' Mixed Pickles, Oriental Pickles, „ Essence of Anchovies, Calfs-Foot Jelly, Red ,';] Currant Jelly (iniars), Black Currant Jelly (m v L ars), Essence of Rennetts, Cayenne (in castors), _ Potted Ham, Tongue, etc., etc., Lucca Oil (half- « pints, pints, and quarts), Curry Powder, Pre- 7 g served Mushrooms, Assorted Essences. —Hi B. - * MORTON. Custom House-street. *' A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUSINESS MAN.- P. LeQuesne desires . to return thanks for past favours during the eighteen years that he has been in business, and being compelled through failing health to relinquieh the Business, he has determined to clear out his extensive Stock, comprising ;_' Grocery, -Drapery, Ironmongery, Flour, Oats, Bran, Maize; in fact everything required in-a country district at greatly reduced prices, with ; good disccunt allowed for cash. Hoping to■_ clear out the bulk of it by the 31st December, he will receive Tenders up to that date (if not previously disposed of) for the lease of his premises for several years from the Ist January, - > 1879, each Tender to be accompanied by a i,'; Cheque, value £25, on some Auckland Bank,., and marked good by a Banker for 21 days. The highest or any Tender not necessary accepted. '■' '■ ■ - P.L.Q. will take it as a favour to have all outstanding accounta settled by the above date. Also To Let, a good Bake-house ; and a Brick-. . field, two acres, with Shed-kiln and Pugmill; good supply of water and sand. All information -. regarding the Business may be had on applica tion to Mr H. B.Morton, Custom House-street, Auckland ; or P. Le Qnesne, Hamilton East. _0 f i\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society oC/Iv principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. - ( ; d\ ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, ail \f rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in , good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of 1 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland •' street. 4*<J>- 10s PER ACHE.—BO acre 3 first-class ' o*/6J Land, 1. miles from Opotiki township*— ■: I S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street. £"j "I (\ —Improved 10 acre Farm, fenced in JL._. \/ • 1 paddocks, 6 acres grass orchard, Sec, comfortable House of 3 rooms, cowshed, &c, 1J miles from railway station.—S. Vaiie, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next ' the Post-office. - jT»,_t O (T —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First H o*_Ot/. class Land, all fenced and in grass, , half-acre orchard, plenty of ornamental trees, "" , House of 3 rooms, large dairy, stock-yard, &c. Terms easy.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. . ,; I_*___ R_A —FARM of 80acres, of goodieveV jtottlV/. Land, 30 acres in grass in four haddocks, orchard and garden, Hoiise of five ',-., rooms and scullery, dairy, two-stall stable and loft, two store-houses, calves-honse, shed for 20 ---cows, piggeries, &c, 14 miles from Auckland; Price, £150. Stock, if required, at valuation.— S. Vaile. Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-st. -PQP.A —WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four oV/Vtfv. rooms and wash-house, &c, with : freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Mount Kden.—S. - Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, ■ j FOR SALE, Wrought Iron Ship Stoves of every description; guaranteed strong 7' and durable; the workmanship and price defy competition.—At R. Nicholl's Plate and Bar Iron Works, Upper Queen-street. N.B.—About 20 tons of Wrought Iron Scrap for Sale for -77 ballast. ..... FOR SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage:'.. and Property in Cook-street, now yielding t £36 83"a-year. • SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON", . ; ' _^__ I _ A _________________dA gents, Eort-street. -_ ■ • '; ■ I _'o i-iet. [■ E I C E S TE R VT LL A. TO LET, that Delightful Residence on College Hill| recently occupied by F. Shaw, Esq. The House has 8 rooms, 1 fireplaces, grates, and . leamington range; water laid on: also, Stable, Coach-house, &c. Occupation can be had on the 10th inst. To-view, apply to Mr. Stitchbury, next door; ---or to Mr. J. N. Newbold, Kinglands Road, New North Road. i 7 TO LET, a Shop in Victoria-street.. rent low ; suitable for a shoemaker or tailor.— M. Foley, Grocer, Hobson-street; TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage with scullery, near the Beach, North Shore.— 7 '•: Apply to James McEwen, Blacksmith, Custom house-street. TO LET, small Shop and Dwelling,. suitable for working shoemaker; also, 4- ,: roomed Cottage, Lower Albert-street; rent low. —J. M. Macdonald, House and Commission -; Agent, corner of Queen and West Queen-streets : ' TO LET, at Mouilt Eden, a 6-roomed ..v ' House, Cow-shed, Stable, Coach-house, • i,j and Fowl-house, with two large reservoirs of water hdd eight ac es of land; or if preferred,. v: 7 without the land.—Apply to G. Testa, five minutes walk from Mount Eden Store. TO LET, in Parnell, a 6-roomed House -with Butcher Shop, good Stables, and"fine well of water.—Thos. Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel ■ " ■ . -. 7T rjnO LET, a Five-roomed - Cottage on the JL New North Road, with half-acre of grass ; > land; rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. _ ; rT\O LET or Lease, the Premises now JL occupied by Mr. James Kilgour, Butcher, Newmarket, together with shop, fittings, Chop ping blocks, and 3-stali stable, and salting-house, &c. Possession can be had one month from this i'~~7 date, 26th August, 1878.—Apply to John McColl, "7 Builder, Newmarket, ."'... 7r '-'„ fi -L .0 YE S 1 GLOVE S.I ;_> " First-class Josephine Cut Gloves, two-button, various sizes, at 2s 6d per pair, worth is; ditto at 2a per pair; large lot Grey Calico, 36 inch, at 6d yard, worth Bd,. bought at auction ; Heavy"-»-'- Winceys, 6d per yard; lot of Winter Stock clearing out at cost price; best Fancy Feather- gi. edged Ribbons, 6d per yard, worth Is; a large iBLof Ladies' Silk Scarves at 9deach, worth 2s; "ypfron Tanks, with brass taps, for sale.—W. BTyre, Knneskillen House, Victoria-street. - TTOBART TOWN SEED POTATOES- Ex Bella Mary. / i ' |fl__'A FEW TONS FOR SALE, 1S& J./ STONE BROS. -IS S A R N E I L. DRESS, MANTLE, & HABITMAKER, Albert-street, near Victoria-street. ... SWISS HONEY CAKF, from a German ' recipe.—l have now a stock on hand.—C. Burton, Queen-street. M~~ ISS C—— would feel obliged if the person who gave the particulars of the love affair in Parnell to the Star paper, would forward address to this office. ___j < ; - TTI O G. A R D E N E R S. 7 The Council of the Acclimatisation Society are desirous of engaging the1 services of a compe tent person as Curator of the Society's Gardens in the Domain. The salary will bo £2 per week, with house rent free. Written applications will be received by the undersigned up to WED NESDAY, the 11th inst. 7 7 T. F. CHEESEMAN,'-.-. - j Secretary. _ FENCIN G.—All kinds of Fencing!^ undertaken by contract or otherwise, at lowest rates, by S.White, Brighton, Parnell. ; ; [ EOUND, a Sleeve Link.—Apply at this ofHce. _ ;;'7 _£_>-_( REWARD. -Strayed from Epsom, .*, cfe^JL one Iron Grey Horse, branded RT, coDjoinpd, on near.shoulder, blind'of an eye, and. 7 a Bay Colt. 3 years old, hind fetlocks white.— _. R. Woo) field, Epsom. SS. REWARD.—Lost, on Monday,.be tween Welles:ey-street and the Wharf, a Cheque for £5 17s 6d. Payment stopped.—The . finder will be rewarded on leaving it at this ofllceW.-. ■- ' ■■,:;;■ -.-. ■■'-'•. . -::7 , 7-. LOST, in or near Queen-street, a Gold Locket.—The finder will receive £1 reward by applying at thi3 office. i 7i - ■ FC-UND. ibis afternoon, a Purse con- -k j taininga Sum of M-mey.—Owner please call at this office. ' ,-•- ~.. 177 AR ANG A H APE DISTRICT « 3L • BOARD." \ v ... TO CA R T E.R • J." '' Toiulers will be received by the-Kkrangahape -• District Board for the Delivcrr of Scoria in the Disth'c*:, up to G p.m. on MONDAY, the 9th '■ instant. ■ - t -:r ",' J. WARREN, :, • Chairman. 7