ilone'&ll the wor£ olgthe Board. He had been a sort of King of the .North Siiore. No man had done so much. (Voioo: "Question.") The mem bers of the Board had all Sxgreedto the purchase Of the Hall, as showu by the document. Captain Casey seconded the proposition in a humorous speech. Mr Mays resumed his speech. The trustees thought the question was to have come before the annual meeting. If it h«d, he knew they would have said " aye." But he thought the getting of a special grant too uncertain. It looked bad to go to the Council, and ask mem bers for money to buy his hall. He would be licjside himself if he asked anyone to take money ~ut of the rates to buy a hall. If he had ex ceeded instructions, it was not intentionally to hi'ght the other trustees, and when he felt he liad gone too far he agreed to stop at the point where they joined issue, and call the ratepayers together. Mr Mays indulged in a declamation against those people who had industriously cir culated scandal at the North Shore respecting his action. These rumours had been privately circulate*, and he would like to know who had endeavoured to influence the reporter of the Stab. He hoped if s<jch a person were present, that the same would come forward before the present meeting. Mr Cox thought Mr Maya' remarks had a tendency toshowhims^lf to be somewhat astray in his conduct. He should speak out the truth, and give names openly. Mr Mays said it, had been stated he was County Council treasurer, but ho was one of three who constituted the Finance Committee and signed the cheques. Voice: Are you Secretary of tho County Council? Mr Maya : No ; There is no secretary. Mr Allison : Are there no records kept? Mr Mays: Yes. ■Mr Allison : Who keeps them 1 Mr May 3: The Chairman. That is why he is paid. On getting the cheque for £270,1 told tho Chairman of the Board I had it, and I said it would be best to add £29 to it and make it part purchase money for thft hall. I paid the money to Mr J. B. Russell. I never handled your nion<y at all. You next hear I drew on the Board's funds to the extent of £29. I did no such thing. ' Why, the Board had no funds ! (Applause). Mr Allison questioned this statement.

Mr Maya: I actually drew on my credit; not yours. (Mrßrown: No.) Idrewthemoney,feeling sure that the trustees would not only sanction me, but be gla'l at the large amount I obtained for them. Affer alluding to his choice of young men as trustees of the hall, Mr May referred to the breaking out of fire as the turning point of the whole affair. All was then suspicion. The intelligent policema-a was sure it wa3 a case of attempted incendiarism. He (Mr Mays) found the guilty narties to be candle ends, matches, and rats. [My Allison: We don't want to hear of the burning of the hall!] Mr Mays eaid he could at once sell tho hall, and to one who was a harder man than himself to deal with. Mr Mays further asked: Were they not morally bound to devote the grant to the purpose for which, it wa=s obtained? He challenged any one who sneakingly opposed the buying of the hall because it was his to sell, and hoped that theywonld -vindicate his char acter from the slander and abuse which he had received.

Mr Brown, replying to Mr 'Mars, was sur prised at Mr Mays entering into detail 3as he had done. He imouted slander. [Mr Mays: Not to you.] Mr Brown would maKe a plain statement of the case. At the Board meeting, prior to the annual meeting, Mr Maya said he could gt-t a special grant towards purchasing a hall. Mr Mays subsequently drafted a letter to the Council, which, though different to the sense of the Board's resolution, the trustees signed on the understanding such document was to be laid before the annual meeting to be held in a^few days. In the meantime Mr Mays stated he thought it was advisable to let th« hall Durchase drop, and say no mora about it. This was early in July. From that date nothing mTe was heard from Mr Mays by the Board either of the grant or the hall: something, how ever, was rumoured of the hall being sold to the Board. Two trustee meetings took plac<\ but not a word was said about it by Mr Mays. On the 21st August the Treasurer, Mr Mays, handed in the duplicate bank slip of money showing the grant of £270, which had been paid into the bank on the 9th August. On inquiry they were surprised to find that Mr Mays had actually drawn out £300. The £570 had been paid in on the 9th August. The Board heard of it only on the 21st, and then heard of a larger sum having been drawn out. Mr Brown said it was treating the Board with great discourtesy. Two Board meetings were held after the allocation of the money, and Mr Mays said nothing to the Board of it. Mr Brown said that the grant was not a special, but an ordinary one, and Mr Mays took the money, banked it, and then drew it out. Be should have obtained authority before taldng the money, and laid his plans before the Board. He could not under stand Mr Mays' motive in the matter. (To Mr Fraser): The Board did not allow payments to be made by the Treasurer without the Chairman initiated the order for payment. Mr Mays had distinctly stated that the hall purchase was dropped. Mr Bond : Yes ; he told me the same thing? Mr Fraser severely criticised the actions of the four trustees. Mr Brown said he had no idea Mr Mays would lay a tran for his fellow members. Mr Phillips summed np the case ia an im partial manner. Mr Philcox explained that he s=gned the docu ment at his own house, having confidence in Mr Mays statement that it was going before the annual meeting, or he would not have signed such a composition. Mr Mays had acted most discourteously. _. _, Mr Duder disapproved of the Devonport Hall purchase, although he would favour such an enterprise as securing a hall and library, but the hall was in bad repair, and he did not approve of giving £500 for it. Mr Mays remarked the price had to be settled by arbitration. . Mr Duder: Well, that's the price yon wanted to get for it, and that without consulting your co-trusteeg. The Ceairman put the amendment proposed by Mr Brown at an early part of the dispute : ''That, inasmuch as the recent grant by the City Council to the District Board is not a special grant for the part purchase of Devon port Hall, this meoting recommend the grano to be appropriated by the District Board to general purposes in accordance with the reso lution o£the County Council." This amendment was rarried. A su'"sequent amendment by Mr Phillips. "ThatTthe hall purchase question be referred to the Board to j eport on it in a month hence," was lost. , .. , Mr Allison severely censured Mr Mays conduct. Trustees had been blamed for putting their trust in him. , . KsMr Mays had valued and sold bis own pro perty. He distinctly said no money would have been obtained from the Council if he had not had his hall to sell. (Uoroar.) A vote of thanks to the chair closed the meet ing, which though of au angry character, wa=i wen and judiciously managed by Mr Buchanan.

OPENING OF SCHOOL TEACHERS' LIBRARY.

A LAEGE number of the teachers of Auck land met, at the City East School, this afternoon, for the purpv.se of opening the Library. Mr Worthington occupied the chair, and submitted the rules and regula tions. The proceedings were of a very interesting character, but, owing to the lateness of the hour, we are compelled to hold over our report until Monday.

IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS.

The Comissioners met at noon to-day. Present: Messrs H. Brett (in the chair), F. D. Fenton, J. Cosgrave and Chambers. Money from the Government.—The Chairman stated that while in Wellington he had succeeded in having the £3,000 passed by the Cabinet, but up to the time of leaving he had nob succeeded in obtain ing the money. He had telegraphed to Wellington on the matter, and received a reply to the effect that the cheque had been forwarded. It had not, however, come to hand. _, Purchase of Allotment.— The pur chase of an allotment in Wyndham-street was agreed to, and the secretary instructed to complete the purchase as soon as pos sible. _, .. Occupation of School.—Mr Alex ander Thome, Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association Committee, wrote, offering to continue the lease of the school building purchased by the Board, at £8 per annum.—lt was agreed that trie building should be rented to him, subject to one month's notice to quit. Engineer.-Mr P. J. Dalton wrote, offering his services as engineer in connec tion with the laying out of the Albert Park cricket-ground. It was decided that no engineer should be appointed. Magazine.—Agreed, that the secretary should write to the Government in order to obtain the removal of the magazine xrom the Albert Park. . , , Cricket Ground.—lt was decided to request Mr Macdonald to furnish plan* and estimates for carrying out his plan 01 forming the Albert Park. The meeting then terminated.

Opening of Dunedin and Christ church Railway.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

TIMARU, this day. THE ARRIVAL OF THE THROUGH

TRAIN

On arrival here the Governor and suite 1 were driven in a carriage with four greys to Meikel's Grosvenor Hotel for refreshment. After staying there about ten minutes, re turned in carriages to the railway station, the train departing at 10.35. Timaru town displayed a large amount of bunting, con spicuous amongst which wa3 a white flag on the top of the chimney staff of Brace's Mill, 135 feet high. At the foot of George-street a triumphal arch was erected with the word " Wel come" on either side of the top of the arch, and on each side ■ arch crimson banners were suspended bearing the woids, " Success to agricultural industry, and commerce;" and also "New Zea land progress—Canterbury and Otago united." Under these most splendid speci mens of fern trees, four smaller banners were suspended from poles at the railway platform, which was cleared of all but those invited. Cocoanut matting wasplaceddown at 10 a.m. The firing of a royal salute by the volunteers andcadetsaunounced the ap proach of the party. They also fired asalute on the departure. Near the arch members of the fire brigade stood with their engine. Great disappointment was expressed at the shortness of the visit.

DUNEDIN, this day.

The opening of the railway between Dunedin and Christchurch took place yesterday, the train leaving Christchurch at 6 a.m. On arrival at Asburton, an address was presented by the Mayor and Councillors. His Excellency replied, and the party then proceeded to the Town Hall, where break fast was provided. A slight stoppage was made at Temuka, and the train proceeded on towards Timaru. Here another muni cipal address was presented, and the party partook of refreshments at the Grosvenor Hotel. They then drove through the town which had been gaily decorated for the occasion. The Volunteers and F> re Brigade formed a guard of honour, and ou leaving, the Artillery Volunteers fired a royal salute. The train arrived at Oam aru shortly afternoon. Addresses were presented by the Mayor and Councillors, and the Chair man of the Oamaru Harbour Board. The new breakwater was inspected, and His Excellency performed the ceremony of christening the wharf, giving it the name of "Normanby," amidst loud cheering. Mr Stewart, Mayor of Oamaru, provided a sumptuous repast, which was partaken of by about 400 persons. The iparty then re turned to the train, which started amidst loud cheering. From this time until arriving at Palmerston a number of small villages were passed, including Moeraki, Atepeppo, Hampden, Maheno, Reedston, Taipo, and others. At Palmerston which was reached at 3.35 p.m., an address was read, and refreshments dispensed. On passing Port Chalmers a royal salute was fired with very good effect, the time being just about dusk. Dunedin was reached at seven o'clock, and here the party was welcomed with great display. The illumi nations in the town were most brilliant and beautiful, and the streets were _ crowded with spectators. Four electric lights and numberless coloured lights were exhibited, and a beautifully-illuminated, transparency representing Sir Julius Vogel in a railway carriage, was shown with good effect over the Prince of Wales' Hotel. The through journey from Christchurch to Dunedin occupied 12| hours, but the ordinary time will be two hours less.

RE THE BEER TAX.

(To the Editor).

Our license laws are rotten at the core, One for the rich, another for the poor! A single voice was raised, A voice' 'twere well to heed; Ido not deem, Itjsaid, " 'Tis fair to close the people a pub. At certain hours, and not tne private club. We in our homes have stores of beer and wine, For, drinkirjg there, we have no fear of fine ; Our sherry or our claret for our lunch, Bordeaux at dinner, and at midnight punch ; At any hour on Sunday when we wish. Our servants bring ua any glass or dish; And rightly will the people loud complain, If we their rights unfairly thus disdain. A general cellar is the public house, And why should we its lights propose to douse. What make 3 the difference I fain would know, 'Twixt butler's service in our caves below And barman's drawing of a pint of beer, The tired workman and his friend to cheer I Is it the labour that is wrong herein ? Then both the butler and the barman sin. Is it the drinking you improper call? Then criminal are workmen and we all. I hope the House will not allow What surely will promote with strife and row ; And we shall rue, in many a contest near. Restrictive laws against the poor man s .Deer. Je. 11.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

PIG STEALING. Two boatmen named Rotton and Burtt were sentenced to a week's imprisonment for stealing nine pigs from land leased by the Hauraki Saw Mill Company. The pigs were owned by Bagnall and Co. Kuranui.—A trial parcel taken from the new reef in the 6401t. level yielded 25dwts. hard squeezed amalgam. This is very satisfactory. g. Old Golden Calf.-A parcel of 22 tons taken out of the wiuze being sunk on No. 1 lode gave a return of 17ozs melted gold. Don Pedro. —Roberts and party, tributers crushed 140 tons picked stone for a hand some return of 63 ozs 14dwts melted gold.

COROMANDEL, this day. Bright Sraile.—Fourteen pounds of stone yielded 12ozs Bdwt.

ALEXANDRA, this day. PETITION IN FAVOUR OF MAJOR MAIR. The petition in favour of Major Mair was lodged to-day. It bears 364 signa tures, including 113 from natives.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

{PER STAR, SPECIAL WIBE).

WELLINGTON, this day. MINISTERIAL WORKERS. Sir George Grey, Messrs Sheehan and Ballance, and Colonel Whitmore, who remain here, have been working very hard bringing up arrears of departmental busi ne ihe tramway 'buses are doing a splendid business. They are crowded each way. The accidents aretriiiing. MR HOSKINS.—MR CRESWICK EX PECTED. Mr Hoskins' benefit last night was crowded He played in the "Rivals.' Xn the cn?tain fell Mr Hoskins addressed the audience, announcing that he has made arrangements to appear with an old fellow worker on the English stage Mr Creswick. The curtain dropped amidst loud cheering. To-night the Company play "Leah, the Forsaken," and proceed to Cfaristchurch per Rotorua to-morrow, after a most successful season here. AUCKLAND TIMBER.—MR CREIGH TON. The brigantine Aratapu arrived yesterday morning from Kaipara with a cargo of um ber She commencecl unloading lmmed ktTfcS stated on good authority, that Mr Crei°Mon comes from San Francisco to &'Klt»|TaucklAnd bet. The " Post" last night attacked the pro posal to eatablish.aTattersall'sClubin Auckland. It says the betting men of Auckland are not over scrupulous Why ■&eseinnocents should «smure protection ig puzzling to the candid observer. It f l merely to mate ft testing club

ai.<l there have already been so many queer tiausactions recorded of the turf in Auck land, and of professional book-makers ,et hoc, that it is hoped that it is hoped that well-liviu" men will set'their faces against any such movement. The article concludes with a suggestion that it is necessary to pro tect the public by law against the bettmg men rather than the reverse.

PER PRESS AGENCY.)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

EAST CHKISTCHURCH SCHOOL. It is understood that Mr John Currow, master of the Normal School, has practically been appointed head-master of East Christchurch School. Although not yet confirmed it is pretty to be so soon.

BLENHEIM, Saturday.

THE NEW GOLD DISCOVERY. Numerous telegrams have been received at the "Express" office this rnomiug from Havelock. One says the report cf gold found in the Mountain Camp Creek is greatly exaggerated. • Mills, Eiley, and Eagg, each report that three miners brought down lOOozs from Wakamanka last night and deposited it in the bank. The best half was obtained last week, out of a terrace 60ft. above the level, half a mile from the forks. ?The excitement is great and increasing

NELSON, this day.

A cablegram from London last night, announces the death of Mr John Symons, principal of the Nelson firm of N. Edwards and Co

WELLINGTON, this day,

The customs revenue received here during this week was £7,082 exclusive of the beer tax.

SIR JULIUS VOGEL AND THE LATE GOVERNMENT.

A Little Scheme Foiled.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From our own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON, this day. Ministers state positively that there was a secret understanding between the late Governmedt and Sir Julius Vogel, that the latter should retire at the end of his year's term of Agent-Generalship, and be suc ceeded by Mr Stafford, who would be in England read to take up the work; Sir Julius Vogel would be then offered and would accept the sole agency of converting the New Zealand twenty million loan, receiving one-eighth per cent on the whole loan, thus netting a handsome fortune. Ministers allege further that the secret leaked out through correspondence which was private, and thus the arrangement was not effected.

The Government Stand or Fall by their Measures.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

(From our own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON, this day. Me Ballance, in his reply on the Land Tax Bill, will state distinctly that the Govern-: ment will stand or fall by their financial policy. That if any amendment be made which will touch the principle of the Land Tax or other important Bills, they will appeal to the country. The Government position has been seriously embarrassed by the injudicious action of some of their own supporters who have encouraged the belief that the Ministry would adopt a property and income tax if pressed. They were also further embarrassed, by the tactics of the Opposition, which is to scatter their forces and show no front, aud endeavour to demoralise the Ministerial rank.

REV. J. WARREN ON THE "TEN TRIBES."

A LARGE and respectable audience filled the Masonic Hall, Onehuuga, last evening to listen to a lecture by Rev. J. Warren, on the " Lost Tribes of Israel." Rev. Thos. Hamer in the chair. After a few introduc tory remarks by the chairman, Mr Warren proceeded with his discourse which was listened to throughout with much attention. Mr Warren contended that the identity of Great Britain with the Tribes of Israel was not even shadowed fortli in the Scriptures. He would however, for the sake of argument, go to the Bible. He could not help remarking that some of the statements in Mr Edward Hine's book on the sublect were childish, and could be applied to any nation with as much_ con sistency as he had applied them to Britain. The Old Testament taught by "history," "precept," "symbol," "prophecy," and " practical application," and was of incal culable value, because it was thousands of years anterior to any other teaching. The historical teaching of the Old Testament, was taken up by the New Testament, and continued through the Acts or the Apostles to the Revelation of St John. The lecturer criticised Mr Hine's work at some length, pointing out what he (the lec turer) conceived to be fallacies. He then proceeded carefully to examine successively the periods of history from the days of the patriarch Abraham, down to those of the Messiah and St. Paul, and showed that there was not a word in Scripture to shew that the British nation was io auy way the subject of prophecy, nor was there any pro phecy to shew that the restora ton of all the ten tribes was a necessity ; but, on the other hand, there was much to shew that all the tribes were represented by individuals or families, except the tribe of Benjamin, which tribe was longer in captivity. In the book of Jeremiah there was nothing said about the Western Islands. The return was to be from the north, 'which meant Chaldea. He denied that the Jews were visited with a judgment for their rejection of the Saviour. God was a God of mercy, and Christ prayed for their forgiveness. They had to suffer many disabilities no doubt, bnt that was not in the nature of a desolating judgment upon them. The Jews were no more accursed that the people of the " identity" were. Mr Warren concluded by saying that the supposition that the British nation was identical hadgno warrant in Scripture. In moving a vote of thanks to Mr Warren for his lecture, Mr McMurdo said they be lieved all and more than was presented by Mr Warren, and that belief was founded on the Bible. The lecturer had instanced Mel chizadec, an illustration that exactly accords with the position taken up by believers in the Anglo-Israelite theory. While it was true that Melchizadec was a spiritual type, it was equally true that he was a physical entity. England was the only nation which answered to the descrip tion of the restored Israelitish nation, and the only one possessed of the requisite cor respondence upon which to justifiy the belief of her identity with the lost tribes of Israel.

Mr Trollope seconded the vote of thanks. The Rev. Mr Law expressed opinions antagonistic to the identity, which he characterised as a device of the devil.

Mr Batger supported the identity, and said he had come prepared to do battle for the theory, either on historical of philological grounds, but neither had been touched by the lecturer. Mr Toraliuson opposed the idea, and Mr Israel having read a portion of the scrip tures referring to God's promise to Abraham, the vote of thanks was agreed to. Mr J. D. Jackson spoke strongly against the theory, and moved, "That this meeting is of opinion that the theory of tlie identity of the British nation with the Ten Tribes of Israel is not in accordance with historical facts, nor is it required to prove the fulfilment of the prophecy of the Old Testament, and is utterly repugnant to the teaching and promises of the New Testament history. Seconded by Pev. A. R. Tomlinson. The Rev. F. Gould moved the following araendrnenfc, —"That the thanks of this

mcc ting are hereby given to the 1 lecturer and the gentlemen who have taken part in this discussion, and that any discussion be deferred to a future time. He said the theory was one which demanded the most searching and dispassionate examination, and it would be absurd for those who had only just heard asmatteriugiof the rudimentary j reasons for and against to pronounce an opinion on it. ; The Rev C. M. Nelson, in seconding Mr Gould's amendment, complimented the lecturer on his address, exhibiting as" it did such an intimate knowledge of Holy Scripture. Still he was of opinion that a very large portion of the rev. gentleman's remarks had little to do with the question at issue. He had come, that evening with intention of being only, a listener, but felt constrained to second the amendment of Rev Mr Gould, because he felt that the audience were not at all in a position to come to a {right decision on the matter. The great question had only that night been touched upon, and the data for a decision one way or the other seemed to him quite insufficient. He (Mr Nelson) did not pro fess to be a convert to the theory pro pounded by Mr W. Hine ; but still after a perusal of his books he saw no reason for characterising the idea in such language as had been used with refereuce to it at the meeting. It was no " work of (he devil, or device of Satan" to set people thinking seriously about, and carefully read ing, the sacred Book of God. Mr Jackson's motion was withdrawn

The meeting then terminated,

THEATRE ROYAL.

MR CHAPLIN'S BENEFIT.

THE Theatre was very fairly patronised ]as evening on the occasion of Mr Chaplin's benefit. The piece presented on the occasion was the pleasant comedy of " Money." Mr G. D. Chaplin appeared as Alfred Evelyn, and his acting was elegant and masterly throughout the whole of the play. Mrs Walter Hill was at home in the char acter of Clara Douglas, which she imper sonated, with much ability. Miss Lily May appeared to great advantage as Georgina, while Mr O'Brien made a really good Sir Frederick Blunt. Messrs Steele, Musgravc, and Burford were also very suc cessful. Mr A. Smith, an able local actor, took the part of Dudley Smooth, and his acting was very satisfactory. At the close of the performance Miss Lizzie Morgan sang the new song, " Tis not long, love, since we parted"—words by Mr J. Hcmus and music by Mr D. Cope. Miss Morgan was in good voice, and the song, which really possesses much merit, was extremely well rendered, and elicited an imperative encore, to which Miss Morgan was compelled to respond. BAKER AND FARRON TO-NIGHT.

Messrs Baker and Farron, the renowned comedians, with a strong company (I -n-enty), will appear this evening, when, no doubt, they will be welcomed by a crowded house. Messrs Baker and Farron were very suc cessful in this city last year, and jas their performances are extremely amusing that success will doubt loss lie repealed. " Con rad and Li.zette" will be presented to-night with a number of amusing songs. Mr Baker will appear as Conrad, and Mr Farron as Lizette and Tim Flaherty, the latter being one of his specialties.

E\-ENIMCJ f -#l^|l,> ■ SATI7RDA f. .SEgfEMßimj



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WH. DAMPIER'S Advertisement a of Wonderful Bargains for September will 1» found on the 2nd column 4th page. DOAED OF EDUCATION. WANTED, a Teacher for tho Woodside School (Great South Hoad). Applica'ions will bo received by the Board up to Friday, 20th September instant. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. WANTED, A MATRON for the Lunatic Asylum. Written applications, with testimonials, to be lodged with Dr. Skae, Inspector o£ Lunatic Asylums, at the District Engineer's Office, on or before the Mth instant. WANTED, a good Carpenter, Bushmen, and Mill Men.—Apply at Cussan s, neur Gasworks. WANTED, a steady sober young Man to groom, plough, and make himself generally useful.—Mr Thompson, Quick's Stables. WANTED, a Compositor for a News paper. Piece work.—Apply Publisher Star office. WANTED, Sa good Laundress, single woman, for Country Hotel, Tauranga; 15s per week.—Apply Mrs. Grice. Newmarket. ANTED, a smart Lad for the kitchen at a Country Restaurant. Wages, 153 per week. References. —Apply at this office. W~~ ANTED, a steady smart young Man fora Country Butchery; must thoroughly understand sausage-making. References to competency and character required. Good wages.—Apply at this office. ANTED, 2 Apprentices to the Im proved Patent Portable Wrought Iron Ptovo Range and Oven Manufactory and General Iron Work.—Apply to Herbert H. Smith, Auck land Iron Works, Durham-street West. WANTED, sober industrious Couple for country hotel (£65), Housemaid, Female Servants, Ifarm Couples, &c.—Hannaford'B. ANTED TO LET, a 5-roomed Verandah Cottage, registered grate. ar<?e allotment. Planted with Fruit Trees, Lincoln-street, Ponsonby.—G. T. Hogg, Grocer, Warwick House. i ANTED, employment by two Car penters at country iobbing.—Apply by letter to " Carpenter," Star Office. WANTED, Tenders for Digging, Level ling, and Tile Draining, and other work 3. at St. Andrew's Church : also for putting up a wooden fence.—Specifications can be seen at Mr. Mowbray's office, d 2, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable strong Lad to mnke himself generally useful; one living in the neighbourhood preferred.—Apply before 8 or after 5, to R. H. Yeoman, next Reid's Store, Kyber Pass. ■ WANTED, three good Spadesmen.— Bowling Green, Grafton Road. ANTED, a Youth, accustomed to carpentering preferred. —J. Kelly, Freeman's Bay Foundry. - ■ , ■ ANTED, Nursegirl for Tauranga, also General Servants town and country, and Boy.—B!. Henry's Registry. Shortland-street. WANTED, a Wheelwright.—Apply to G. Faulknor, Coach Factory, Napier. WANTED, Six Handy Men.—Apply at "The Nurseries," Parnell. ANTED, Bushmen for Awitu.— Apply to M. H. Roe, Onehunga. . \\T ANTED to Sell (cheap), 60 pairs TV Children's Side Spring Boots, Patent Leather, only 3s per pair, two pair 3 for 5s 6d. Be in time.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Size, Bto 13. "ANTED, a tidy respectable Girl about 15 accustomed to childrens—Miss Griffith, Wellesley-street.l ANTED, a Journeyman Baker ; also a strong Boy as A_prentioe to the Baking and Confectionery Business.—J. Leslie, Union Bakery, Parnell. ; WANTED, a General Servant; mu,st have good references; no children.— Apply to Mrs G. A. Macquarie, between 10 and 3, at St. Stephen's Koad, bacu: of Mr Schwartz Kissling's House, Parnell. ; /^ O T O B A T H. WANTED, the Public to Know that the Public 'Baths, Victoria-street East, are open week days, 7 a.m. till 9 p.m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m.; and all week days, except Saturday, from 2 till 4 p.m.. for Ladies. Hot, Cold, and Shower Bath, and every convenience for Ladies and Gentleman. Is. ___ WANTED, the Ladies to know that J. Williams has opened up another lot of Frilling for the neck, and a splendid assortment of Ladies' Black and White Lace Ties. The best assortment in Auckland, and the newest style in Latses, Ribbons, Silk Scarfs, Gloves, &c. —J. Williams, junction Queen and Grey-streets, opposite Fire-bell. . \&fANTED, all who desire to see Prime V V Meat to inspect our show on Friday Night. The Beef cannot be surpassed, and it is Auckland fed. Also, choice Lamb, Veal, &c, Canterbury Bacon, by the side, 6d. per lb,; warranted sound and delivered for Cash.—Or. Hulme, Auckland Steam Sausage Factory. ifX'E SELL SUITER'S SPARKLING V* ALES at the old price. Genuine Wine 3 and Spirits, Bottled Ale and Porter at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobson-street.—R; Blaydes, Proprietor. ~^. T\^ ANTED X N OWN: Just Otsened, One Thousand Men s India Rubber Coats, at 7s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.



W "ANTED, by a highly respectable^per son. lately arrived, a situation as House keoper, Companion, Needlewoman, or Nurse to one or two children; highest reference.— Address. " M.A.," Mrs. Bevege, Cook-street. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making—Miss Henderson, Drake-st. ANTED, for the Country, a steady siDgle Man to plough and milk, and make h&SeM generally useful.-Mr Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel, Harnell. AJNTED to ■"KENT, a small Cottage In the Suburb.-Apply by letter to "Cottage," this office. ___ WANTED, immediately, Apprentice?. Apply to Rosa Temple, next Northern Club, Princee-street : .— WANTED, immediately, for a few weeks, a respectable Lad who can read well and write a good hand.—Apply Star office. WANTED KNOWN, that I have more Bargains—lo cases of assorted Jams, 7d per tin, 6s 6:1 per dozen: about 4cwt. of Clothes Pegs, job lot, and I will Bell them at Is 3d per gross; not less than a gross; three gross for 3s 6d. Cards of Children's '-fools, six on the card (Hammer, Saw, Brad-awl. Chisel, pair of Pinchera, and Gimlet), only Is : Cards of four tools, 8d; lot of Albums cheap.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Inkstands, with two bottler only Gdeach; Bmall Metal Waiters, only 51 ; riaop Twine, id per ball, eight balls for 2s 6d. WANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to come and see the Bargains I am now offering. Straw and Felt Hats, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Not to be surpassed in Auckland. —J. Simpson's Cheap Drapery and Boot Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-ptreeta. TSTANTED, for the Thames, a Police ? V Sergeant who must, be possessed of the docility of the Afrioan negro, without knowing too much. Previous experience not wanted.— Apply Scotland Yard, Thames. W ANTED Known, 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 f ramp attached; Spring Carts of every description. All guaranteed first-class articles.—A. Mackiic, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street. WANTED~Known, that E. N ORRIS, Photographer, 222, Queen-street, ia building a large and commodious Studio in Grey-atreet. opposite Market Hotel. Removing from Queen-stroet. Open for business at new address as soon as buildiDg completed, about September. nnO BRICKMAKER. Wanted six Men to temper, off-bear, and crowd ; constant work in a machine yard ; none but good hands need apply.—William Berry, Lampton Quay, Wellington. "OOTTLES ! BOTTLES ! BOTTLE WANTED, 10,000 dozen Beer Bottles. Highest price given. — Bhrenfkied Bhos., 3, Queen street, Auckland.^ TXrANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE V? is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim bor and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House lock s, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafta on B ark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. c, at the lowest market price, at hia Yards usto m-houae-Btreet Xfif ANTED KNOW^T. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONKY ADVANCED in SUM ' of B2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly nstalments, at I». H. NEUMSCGKN Auckland Loan Offloe, 165, Queen-etreet opp ite Savings Bank. Private fntrance down rlght-of-vra . UNITED METHODISTFREECHURCH Pitt and Vincent Streets. SERMONS-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1878. Morning, at n : REV. J. ROBERTSON, M.A. Afternoon, at 2.30 : REV. G. BOND. Evening, at 6.30 : REV. R. TAYLOR. Sankey's Enlarged Hymn Book will be used, and Choice Selections therefrom sunpf. A Collection at each Service in aid of the School Funds. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER ioth. PUBLIC TEA MEETING. Chairman—Mr. G. Hemus. Speakers — REV. G. BOND : '' Qualifications of a successful Sunday School Teacher" MR. ENOCH WOOD : "Past, Present, Future." REV. R. TAYLOR : " Maternal Influence on Character." MR. S. PARKER: "Love's Influence." Interspersed with Musical Selections by the Sunday School Choir.. Tea at 6.30. Tickets, is. 6d. each, may be obtained from any of the Teachers. VKTE SLEYAN CHURCHES. wy ______ TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. R. Bonn; Evening, 6.30, Rev. R. Bunn. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Whewell; Evening, 6.30, Mr. J. Wills. GRAFTON ROAD. — Morning, 11, Rev. T. Buddie; Evening, 6.30, a Student. UNION-STREET.—Morning, 11, Mr. J. Wills; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Wykes. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, a Student; Even ing, 6.30, Rev, G. Bond. NEW NORTH ROAD.—Afternoon, 2.30, Rev. H. H- Lawry ; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Jessop. MOUNT ALBERT.—Morning, 11, Rev. H. H. Lawry. NORTH SHORE.-Morning, 11, Rev. G. Bond; Evening, 6.30, a Student. , ONEHLJNGA CIRCUIT WESLEYAN CHURCH. OTAHUHL).—Morning, at 11, Rev. J. War ren ; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Law. ONEHUNG A.—Morning, atll, Mr. Beaumont; Evening, 6.30, Rev. J. Warren. T>RESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Devon- B port, North Shore.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by Rev. A. Carrick. Special collections on behalf of the Church Funds. T. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.^-Services will be conducted in the Church, at the junction of Kyber Pass.and 'Symondß-atreet. on o in iay, Sept. B.—Morning, at 11, and Kvetii''^. t>i»i.3O. DRBimVS METHODIST CHURCH, Jt Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services:— Morning, at 11,; Evening, at 6.30 and Excelsior Hall, Newton, at 3 o'clock p.m., Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sunday, September B.—Morning, "Love before knowledge." Evening, "Jonah and the whale: a sign of Christ in the grave." HEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening Services (under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association), To-morrow Kyen ing, September 8, from Bto 9. All are invited. Seat 3 Free. MASONIC HALL, Onehunga. — The Gospel, as proclaimed by the Apostles, will be preached in the above hall To-morrow Evening. Doors open at 7-30, to commence at 8 o'clock. Whosoever will, let him come. No collections. . SWEDEN BO Uti'S WORKS. AND Publications Illustrative of the Docctrines of THE NEW CHURCH, can bo BORROWED GRATIS on application to MR. JAS. CLARE, Boat Builder, Custom house-street ; or. MR. JAS. BATTY, ! Brodick Cottage, Ponsonby Road. "I^TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN -13! TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND.EDINBURGH. Established 1809, Incorporated by Royal Charter. Camtal .. •• •• ..£2 000,000 Reserve Fund.: .. ' ... 1,082,763 Income of. the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1577 .. .. 916,616 President : His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, K.T. \ ics-Pkesidents : His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, E.G.; His Grace the Duk^ of Abercorn, K.G. Extraordinary Directors : Right Hon. the Earl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Earl of Strathmore, Right Hon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran. Bart, Sic Matthew White Ridley. Bart., Right Hon. the Earl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolverton, Sir Walter James, Bart., Sir John Major-banks, of Lees, Bart., Sir Robert Hay/of Haystoun, Bart., David MahODy, Esq., Dublin. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. . ; ~'.. Chairman: Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.5.1., and P.C. Fire Risks taken on buildings and proper'y in tho Provincial District of Auckland at lowest HATES. ■ Losses promptly and liberally dealt with. j I SHERA BHOS., Agents, I \.'...-.. QUEEX-STREET.



„„..._,....Gazette in Bankruptcy., TNBANKR TJ P T 0 Y. IN THE SUPREME COURT^OF NEW ZEA LAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Keheama Tadehe, of Whirinaki, Store keeper. Under the powers vested in me by the 179 th section of the said Act, I hereby summon a General Meeting of the Creditors of the said Kereama Tauehe, to be held, in the Supreme Court-house, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 16th day of September, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to receive my report and to pas 3 a resolution that the said Kereama Tauehe be forthwith discharged. '. .";' Dated this 6th day of September. 1878. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. E.&T. Dufaur, Shortland-street, Auckland, Solicitor for the said Kereama Tauehe. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW TCALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876." and of the Bankruptcy of Henry Wilson, of Auckland, Master Mariner, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is my intention to apply to the above Honorable Court, on WED ■ NESDAY, the 18th day of September, 1878, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as I can be heard, for an Order of Immediate Discharge, under the pro visions of the said Act. Dated, at Auckland, this 7th day of September, 1878. HENRY WILSON, debtor in person. Tenders. MOUNT EDEN ROAD. FORMATION AND METALLING. Tenders for above will be received up to 12 noon on SATURDAY, the 11th instant, at my office, 7L Queen-street, where also plans and specification may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E. m op a 1 n t c k s. Tenders will be received until TUKSDAY.the 10 th. at 4 o'clock, for Painting a House in Princes-street. JAMES WRIGLEY, ■ Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, the Hth instant, for Additions to Dwelling-houses in Hobson-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH. Architect. ARANGAHAPE DISTRICT BOARD. T O CART ER S. Tenders will be received by the Karangahape District Board for the Delivery of Scoria in the District, up to 6 p.m. on MONDAY, the 9th instant. J. WARREN, J —^.l^—, . 1..,-.,. .5, na*r man' Meetings. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. The Ordinary Monthly Meeting will be held in the Museum Buildings on MONDAY, the 9th inst., at 7.30 p.m. T. F.. CHEF.SEMAN, Secretary, npHE Half-yearly Meeting of the Auclc & land Shipwright's Protection Society will be held in the Working Men's Club Rooms on MONDAY Evening. Sept. 9, at 7.30 o'clock sharp. All members are requested to attend. John K. Ramsay, Secretary. BOARD OF EDUCATION. A Class for the instruction of Teachers in the Tonic Sol-Fa system of Vocal Music, will be conducted by Mr. Thomas Cranwell at the School Building, Wellesley-street, every Satur day (beginning September 7th) at 11.45 a.m. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. OA R D OF. EDUCATION. Wanted, a Teacher for the Lucas Creek and Pukeatua Half-Time Schools. Apclications will be received by the Board until FRIDAY, 20th September instant. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TAUPIRI COAL. ; ; Direct from the Mine, and at current rates, from ANDERSON & CO., Mechanics' Bay. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,— Having been nominated for Re-election as one of your Representatives, I shall be glad to meet the Electors, at the Mechanics' Institute, on WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, at half past seven. I am, yours obediently, THOMAS T. MASEFIELD, To thfTelectoks of~the~city OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,— In offering my services to represent your in tereßts in the City Council, I vrish to state that I have no personal ends to serve in seeking election at your hands. Should you honour me with your confidence by returning nic, I shall devote my be3t energies_ to fulfilling the im portant duties in connection with the office. It will be my aim to secure efficiency and economy in tho administration of your funda, and to sup port whatever measures are calculated to pro nioto the true interests of the city at large. Your obedient servant, THOS. PEACOCK. FENCIN G.—All kinds of Fencing undertaken by contract or otherwise, at lowest rates, by S. White, Brighton, Parnell. HAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MA-CKIE, Peopkietoe. J. M. begs to inform his old friends and the public generally, that he has RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS, at the CORNER of VICTOR I A and HIGH-STREETS, after an absence of Ten Years at the Thames, and hopes by strict atten tion to business, combined with good workman ship and moderate charges, to merit a share of support. N.B.—Country orders punctually attended to. mO GARDENERS. The Council of the Acclimatisation Society are desirous of engaging the services of a compe tent person as Curator of the Society's Gardens in the Domain. The salary will be £2 per week, with house rent free. Written applications will be received by the undersigned up to WED NESDAY, the Hth inst. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. jjT^-| REWARD.—Lost, from the Blue rl&-!_ Post, in Snortland-street, a Pocket Book containing a Sum of Money in gold and silver, and sundry papers. Please return tc Heeves, Butcher. Victoria-street. tf©-| REWARD.--Lost, on Friday, oe -Ssw'JL the Graf ton Roa3, a small roll of Batils Notes.—Apply at this paper. L~" OST\ a Red Setter Slut. Anyone returning her will be rewarded, and anj one keeping her afte>- this notice will be pro : secuted.—Pierce Lanigan. Graham-Rtreet. LOST, a Black and Tan Toy Terrier, tir of tail fractured. —A very iiberal rewarc will be paid to any person returning same t( Occidental Hotel. FOUND, a Gold Brooch.—Owner car have same.—Apply D. Cambie, Albert street, opposite Temperance Hall. MRS. D. PfIJLPS is prepared t< receive into her establishment, Hobso; House, Hobson-street, Boys who may be ii attendance at the Auckland College or Gramma School. Some vacancies for the ensuinj quarter. ■ ..-■, BOARD and RESIDENCE, clean am comfortable, for one or two Gentleman c qniet habits, in a house very pleasant situatec off Übper Symondn-street. Terras,2sJ per week Enquire at Robert-.on's Grocery Store, Uppp Symonds-si reefe. ,



For Sale. OR SALE, ex" barque "Fisherr" Barcelona Nuts, Walnuts, Shell Almonds, Bryant and May's Patent Safety Matches, Fancy Oval and Plaid Vestas, Star-shaped Maccaronf, etc.—H. B. Morton. ' " FOR SALE, ex Cerastes, F. and C. Salt, A.S. Milk, W. and B. Starch, - "Eagle" and Morton's Pickles (good assort ment). D. and M. Medium and Large Blacking, Vinegar (in case and bulk), S. Peas, Nixey^a , Black Lead, Saltpetre, Currants (extra quality), f Figs (extra quality), Bottled Fruits (extra assort . ment), Vanllouten's Cocoa, Taylor's Maravilla Cocoa and Chocolate/Pink's Jams (containing only Strawberry, Raspberay, Apricot, Black 1 Currants, and Raspberry and Currant), Candles, j1 Fancy Pipes, Neaves' Food, Jui übes, Marma -1 lade, Ewbank's Nails.—Crosse and BlackwelTa 1 Goods, viz.: Mixed Pickles, Oriental Pickles, 1 Essence of Anchovies, Calfs-Foot Jelly, Bed > Currant Jelly (in iars). Black Currant Jelly (in 1 i.ars), Essence of Rennetts, Cayenne (in castors), 1 Potted Ham, Tongue, etc., etc., Lucca Oil (half pints, pints, and quarts), Gurry Powder, Pre served Mushrooms, Assorted Essences.—H. B. MORTON. Custom House-street. . BjlOK SALE, Three Dozen Young Fowls, ID laying at present; also, a fine Milch Goat. Apply at once to | Hough's Store, npposite Pon sonby Hall. , IKK ACRE FARM at Jttazorback, A <>>£> For Sale, half in grass. Portion bush. Five-roomed House, (new), Outbuildings, &c. Very cheap. Easy Terms. -C. Williamson "Estate Agent, Vuican Lane. £* #> ACRES LAND For Sale at Head \)O of Papakura Valley. Half cleared, and in grass. Remainder, splendid bush. £2 per acre.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan, Lane. y jT\t t\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society «^/X\r principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Pj\ ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all %_PXy rich land, fenced, sub-divided, andia good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. £••> 10s PER ACftE 80 acres first-class &&**) Land, 1J miles from Opotiki township^— S. Valle, Land agent, Shortland-Btreet. —Improved 10 acre Farm, fenced in cw.IL ilf» 4 paddocks, 6 acres grass orchard, &c, comfortable House of 3 rooms, cowshed, &c, \\ miles from railway station.—S, Vaiio, Land and Estate Agent, Sliortland-street, next the Post-office. IMQK —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First (sw'i.o^. oiass 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. MKA -WKLL-BUILT HOUSE of four **?,*' rooma ar"d wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50x100, at Mount Kden.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shovtland-atreet 4ld-^(\ ~?^ of 80 acres, of good leva iT/?- tf v/* Land, 30 acres in grass in four aaddocks, orchard and garden, House of five rooms and scullery, dairy, two-stall stable and loft, two Btore-houses, calves-house, shed for 20 cows, piggeries, &c, 11 miles from Auckland. I Price,- £450. Stock, if required, at valuation S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-st. IOR SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £06 8s a-year. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, m _ m _ Mmmm m XjandLAgreiita. !Tort-3treet. To JLet. " - mo LET, in Duke-streefc, Newton, off _I_ Pitt-street, a House of seven rooms. Good supply of water. Rent, 10s per week.—Apply to Mva Hardy, Dnke-street. TO LET, comfortable Five-roomed Cot tage in Princes-street; gas and water laid on.—Apply to Hatswell, Grocer, opposite the Northern Club. ' nnO LET, two Rooms, to a middle-aged 1 JL person who could look after the place ; i rent moderate.—Apply Mr Davies, Grocer, Karangahape Road. i npO LET, a comfortable six-roomed IJL House in Mount-street.—Apply on the pre i mises. nnO LET, in Parnell, a 6-roomed House _E_ with Butcher Shop, good Stables, and fine well of water.—Thos. Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel. r¥lo LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the I JL New North Road, with half-acre of grasa : land; rent moderate to a good tenant.—For I address apply at this office. ? FFIO LET or Lease, the Premises now JL occupied by Mr. James Kilgour, Butcher, Newmarket, together with shop, fittings, Chop ping blocks, and 3-stall stable, and salting-house, &c. Possession can be had one month'from this date, 26th August, 1878.—Apply to John McColl, Builder, Newmarket. C\ L O V E S ! GLOVE Si First-class Josephine Cut Gloves, two-button , various sizes, at 2s 6d per pair, worth 4s; ditto * at 2s per pair; large lot Grey Calico, 36 inch, at 6d yard, worth Bd, bought at auction; Heavy Winceys, 6d per yard; lot of Winter Stock clearing out at cost price; best Fanc7 Feather edged Ribbons, 6d per yard, worth Is; a large lot of Ladies'.Silk Scarves at 9d each, worth 2s • 2 Iron Tanks, with brass taps, for sale.'—W. Eyre, En neskillen House, Victoria-street. GIO and see the New Improved Patent T Portable Wrought Iron Cottage Stoves Side Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Ship Stoves, Chim ney Tops, *cc, at Herbert H. Smith's Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West. N.B.—An Apprentice wanted. PRAY Mr. , how came you so Never mind! The Public is taught, a fall'you caught. Splendid wind - ■, Though ratepayers rue, a seventy due. 'Tl3 shell out Vote old members in, and do not grin. Make no rout A seventy pounds laugh, with jeering chaff. Is not lost A practical brain—not sheep's I mane. -Though it_cost. "DONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTEICT. N OTIC E. ■ The Trustees for the above District have made the following appointments:— -.>• .-•«■ Ist. Francis T. Bayntom, Medical Officer. 2nd. John Kane, Inspector of Nuisances; both under the provisions of "Tho Public Health Act, 1876." - 3rd. Edward Finlay, Poundkeeper and Ranger, under the provisions of "Tho Impounding Acts." ~, .„ .... '■"'-. - . WILLIAM THORNEy" 29th August, 1878. ■"pONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ELECTORAL NOTICE. '-■' Notice is hereby given that an Election of on© qualified person to fill the Office of Trustee of .the above Highway District, in the room of Mr. • Stephen Edward Hughes, jun., resigned, will he : holden, at the Ponsonby Hall, on TUESDAY, the 24th day of September instant. "; Nominations in writing will be received by ■ me, at the Ponsonby Hall, before noon of SATURDAY, the 14th day of September inst. W. McKINSTRY, ■ ,' '■■;; Returning Officer. Ponsonby, sth September, 1878. BOROUGH OF P4RNELL. NOTICE OF ELKCTION AND CHANGE ■ '. OF POLLING BOOTH. I, James Herbert Home. Returning Officer lu VJi h% B9 rou% h of Parnell, hereby notify that thejfollowmg Candidates have been nominated as Councillors of the Borough of Parnell, viz. :— WILLTAM COLEMAW . Joseph McMullen Daegavjlle 5 John William Robinson John Benjamin Straxgs [ . Caleb Wood, and Thomas Warner. Three Councillors are to be elected. The Parnell Hall being unavailable, the situa tion of the Polling Booth is changed to the . building next below the Parneli Hall, Manukau Road. i The Poll will be taken on THURSDAY, the t 12th of September instant. 1 The Polling Booth will be open from 9 a.in. 3 till 6 p.m. Dated, this 6th of September, 1878. 1 (Signed) J. H. HORNS, s Returning Officer. WAIKATO TIME-TABLE of W. X" Carter's Telegraph Line of Coaches •— <r Leave Ohaupo on Monday, Wednesday and '" fT^S s"' &tJ A§ p'!f-; arrive Te Awamutu on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 4 n m ■■''■■ - arrive Alexandra on Monday, Wednesday/and 2 f"day,ato.3op.m.; leave Alexandra, on Tues -1 & 7\ ihurs^ ay> a}}d Saturday, at 8 a.m.; arrive 0 Te Awainutu on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur ■ &£* \ a-,my am/c Ohaupo on Tuesday, a Thursday, and Saturday, at 11.30 a.m.; leave , Hamilton every day at 2 o'clock p.m. forCam ° IT E D a E R AND C~O7, 1 JQ_ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL V X ~ BUTCHERS, g ■ U KEY-S TREE T,: ~ Begs to inform their friends and the public of ' Auckland that they have taken over the business a carried on by Mr. T. Barr. on those premises* )£ known as Paul's, and hope by civility and strict 1, attention to business, combined with the Best icL Moat procurable, to anerit a fair share of support. > r Families waited on for orders. Country orders punctually attended to. SV ipping supplied