and not of the Speaker. As Mr Fi*zherbert contended, he considered it wrong that the Speaker should have the appointment t of Clerk of Writs thrust upon him. He might just as well ha ,re the appointment! of Returning and Registration Officers. —The Speaker again contended that the Governor should make the appointment on the advice of the Speaker.—Mr Stout rejoined that this would place the Speaker in the position of a Constitutional Adviser to the Crown. He would move that the item be expunged. —Mr Macfarlane pointed out that the Cleric of Writs already received £800 a-year.—iMr Rees, who has taken up a seat next Dr. Wallis, thought £100 a-year unnecessary. The debate Avas interrupted by tbe ad journment at half-past five. ! When the House resumed at half-pa seven only a few minutes Avere taken up in passing the item of usher, Avhen the Chairman reported progress in the estimates, and the House resumed. Sir George Grey on tke Electoral Bill-

Sir George Grey then rose and addressed the House, Avhich Avas croAvded to access in all the public galleries. Iv resuming the debate in the second reading of tlio Electoral Bill he Avas frequently inaudible from the reporters' gallery, and therefore occasional hiatii occur in this report. He said :—" Sir, I wish that I had felt strength to speak this night as I should desire to speak on the great question Avhich now occupies the attention of this House and of the country. I wish to place fully before you the plans of the Government. I hope that this House Avill enable us to give effect to measures prepared, which we believe will have a most beneficial effect on the country. Ido not propose, sir, to night to answer any of the arguments which have been used against this measure, nor do I intend to reply to observations in reference to the Act. I shall rather, Avith one single exception, endeavour to put before the Houso clearly what my own views are as to the scope and limits of the measure to the House, and Avhat I believe Ayill be the advantage accruing to the country. The one single exception which I I shall make to the general rule I have laid doAvn for my guidance is this : The hon. member for Geialdine stated to the House that Ihad solemnly pledged myself at Timaru to introduce this session a measure pro viding that those voters avlio before exer cised more than one vote should confine themselves to one single vote in any one dis trict which they might select in Avhich they hadproperty. Noav, gentlemen, I ,made no such pledge. I never had'any intention to make any pledge of the kind, and the lion, mem ber for Geraldine has fallen into a mistake. That is a question which I have carefully avoided. I have referred to the " Timaru Herald's" report of my speech, and in that it Avill be found that I made no reference of the kind that has been quoted. The points to which I confined my observations were those of Municipal districts and Counties. I felt that Avith them the question was differ ent. The vote in thfcse districts Avas personal vote, and in addition cumulative votes were added for property. Those were the points to Avhich I directed my remarks. But one feeling has actuated my mind during the last few days, when the discussion has gone on upon this measure. Where am I ? I have said to myself. Now, the Government, in preparing the bill which has been laid before tbe House, have prepared a measure w*hich they thought would receive a totally different reception from • that Avhich this appears likely to receive from all parts of tbe House. The late '■ Government solemnly declared last session ' that Avhat the country required Avas political ' repose, and they asked the House to make no changes in those admirable measures which they had introduced, but to allow ' time for them to consolidate themselves. ! We found that this Avas even to affect ; taxation, and the question, Avhich was a burning question in every household, must ' not be touched. This calm, this delightful ; repose, was to be alloAved to develope all over New Zealand, and their charming ' institutions which they had prepared, Avere ; to be alloAved to work out. I knew from many of my OAvn friends I was not certain ! of receiving full support on the question of manhood suffrage, because they did not \ fully understand the question ; and, there- \ fore, I was not prepared for the universal . assent which these proposals received from almost the Avhole population of NeAV Zealannd. Nov/, sir, it is Avith a feeling of j gratitude I beaid from my lion, colleagues' / sentiments, so difierent from those -which ; emanated from the late Colonial Treasurer. > • "When I heard my colleague state that pro- • vidence had beneficially bestoAved teem- ' ing resources upon this country, and Avhen j I heard him urge them to take care that they turned those resources to good ad van- ' tage and rejoiced at sentiments which so fuily accord Avith "my oavu, I felt gratitude to him, audi trust that equanimity pre vails in this House on sentiments so elo quently and admirably brought forward. Sir, I now turn to the measure in its general aspect, and first, I will say this, that one great point in this bill is Avhat is called the residental qualification—that is,that indivi duals who desire to exercise the franchise must live in New Zealand for a certain time before they are alloAved to do so. Univer sal or manhood suffrage has been adopted in various conntries. In America the ob ject was to establish a great centre of refuge for oppressed humanity, to which persons of all nations might come, and upon arrival in which they might find themselves in a short time in possession of citizenship. They had the object of strengthening them selves, of founding a great country, where liberty might- obtain an abiding home. They kneAV that intercourse with different parts of the world Avas at that time very difficult, and the difficulty never presented itself that a flood of people might come in and obtain undue influence in the elections at points at which they might arise ; but since then the world has changed— thousands of foreigners have come in and multitudes of Chinese, and the people of America have made efforts to get that system altered. They found it necessary to place certain checks upon the expense of the electoral franchise that were not proposed in this Bill. No one Avho has not been bom in the United States can be presented, and a year's residence is necessary to enable a man to become a Senator. New Zealand is a coun try peculiar in itself; Australia is on one side, the United States on the othei; South America and the islands of the pacific are not very remote. Here is every facility for an enormous population to flood in, and it be comes tbe inhabitants to be careful not to confer the suffrage upon all persons who arrive in this country ; but to see that some period of residence is specified during Avhich these people may show themselves anxious to become useful citizens, and to know something of our affairs. I caunot regard this measure Avhich I hold in my hand as being an isolated measure. It w one ot consecutive series of measures Avhich are being carried on. Myself and my friends have endeavoured to obtain a charter oi rights iv future for the whole of the in habitants in New Zealand. This has been secured, and iv part by those opposed to us. When I say what has been done I embrace the whole House ir these words. I have no intention to arrogate the whole honour ant glory of it to myself. We have first ol all made this laAv, which to my mind is an admirable laAv, that henceforth every inhabitant of New Zealand, in every part of New Zealand, shall have his share m the land fund of this colony. That is a fact . accomplished, Avhich cannot be gone back upon, and I feel that it is one of those triumphs Avhich have been achieved by rsason, so that there cannot be any reflux of public opinion with regard to it. We have said also that every child mNeAV Zealand shall receive free education, and that education of a very high order. I maintain this, and in my own mind lam satisfied of its perfect accuracy, that there is no other country in the world Avhicli has at the present moment education so free as this is. I believe from tbe tree spirit ot this country that the education given in our common schools will be carried to a higher

pitch thaujii..any_• other- country in the world ; that is the second charter of rights. Next avo propose to do how what' I feel certain the House will assist us to accom plish ; that the law in New Zealand shall be this —that every stride Avhich this country makes in prosperity, in wealth, in material progress, shall be a blessing to every com munity that composes the society of this country. We say that, Avhereas in older countries Avhen a nation advances in Avealth and prosperity, enormous value Avas given to lands by the increase of population and expenditure of public funds. Certain families acquired great Avealth, while millions felt that they had gained nothing. That while commerce prospered to an extent which was the marvel of tbe world there were millions of people Avho never knevs* comfort in their lives, .who never bad "hope oi comfort in their old age, or jof providing in the meanest way tor their families. We say, let the rich grow rich, but every poor man shall benefit by that. This increase in the Avealth of the country shall give relief from taxa tion; provide funds for education, and (re lieve the many Avants of teeming millions avlio inhabit this country. That Avill be the principle of tbe land laAv to be proposed; to this House. We hope that what is called the '- unearned increment" shall be opened so that the least in the country shall acquire some share. If the House assist us in woik ing out our policy, these things AYill be achieved for all time. Such things having been secured, it is not too much for us to say to you who come into NeAV Zealand, '• We welcome, Aye open our arms to receive you, make your home among us, but before you exercise the electoral franchise shoAV that you intend to become citizens ; shoAV that you have at last Obtained some slight knowledge of our affairs." There were arguments which justified the Government in following out the proposals I have made —there are the charter of rights avc propose to confer on those generations which are to follow—-.that every child born in New Zea land will know this, that at the age of 21 he becomes an elector of this country, has a right to choose representatives, and has a right to sit in this House. Now think for one moment what this means. It seems at first a trilling measure ; a few sheets of printed paper may contain most important privileges. The Attorney-General told you he calculated there would be 123,000 adult males Avho exercise the franchise. We cannot shut our eyes to the fact that there are seventy thousand adult males Avho are not on the electoral roll or qualified to become members of this House. They are absolutely shut out by the present laAv; by the House adopting the measure, noAV,before it, Avhat do you do ? This, you give themja vote as soon as this Bill passes. I ask, is not this a'valuable privilege ? Sir, I have felt in proposing this great basis of suffrage I had done that which is just and right, and I Avas backed up by the great miuds of Europe. Leading statesmen are all agreed that the extension of the franchise is one great thing that should be done. They haA*e made a mistake on one point in refer ence to education. They have not d-velt enough on it. The passing of the first Representation Act AA*as one of the greatest blessings that came upon a people. I recol lect on one occasion Macaulay stated in the House of Commons tha.t he believed every man 'was entitled to the franchise, and derisive cheers rang through from pillar to post. He (Macaulay) maintained that a state of society could exist in Avhich uni versal suffrage Avould be the greatest pos sible blessing. "Would to God," he said, " tho people of England were free to enjoy such advantages." If wages Avere high, if employment Avere plentiful, and provisions cheap ; if to possess a family were some thing that Avould raise the heart Avith thankfulness to Providence, instead of creating a feeling of unbearable respon sibility ; if such were the case, universal suffrage might be established at once in England. I think such a state of society can be constituted, and long to be one Avho aided to constitute a society of that nature. I shall find gallant gentlemen—men of enterprise and intelligence—ready to devise and carry into existence such measures ; Avilling to sacrifice all personal desires for such a grand object. I say noAV that any other measure for electoral reform brought foi-Avard Avill be ill-advised. An attempt is noAV being made, and has chances of success before it. Let us reflect for one moment : It has been said by great men that a state of society such as I have alluded to may be brought into existence. I maintain that there is no country that Aye are acquainted Avith that has such advan tages as NeAV Zealand for carrying out such a state of society. Such advantages for emigrants. Take its climate, soil, harbours, sea abounding Avith fish ; lands capable of yielding every kind of produce. Nothing of the kind exists elseAvhere in modern times. Take our population : The country has attracted to it men of education ; more than 1 have seen in any othe/ country. We have here the very pick of the Anglo-Saxon race—not the first in one class, but in every class—in the educated, the labouring class, the artizan class. Was there ever such an opportunity given before to man of founding a nation that Avould be an example to all time. One thing simply is required; on our part. An effort is made to make and procure a great charter for the liberties of the people on the broad basis of suffrage such as this Bill establishes. It may be said Avbv have we not done other things. I have no" doubt that will be one argument used ; why is there no provision made for the payment of members : Avhy is there the question of a man exercising more than ODe vote for members of this House in respect to property. To these things my ansAver is, Aye have first to prepare a measure of electoral reform such as Aye think can succeed in being carried through the House. That is a necessity. Secondly, in truth I am not anxious to do much at once. lam anxious that tbe people of NeAV Zealand should do things for themselves. Ido not believe in the constitution being interfered with to an important extent Avithout the people being properly represented. An un constitutional act had been committed. I am anxious that first of all we should secure a fair and proper representation for New Zealand. Let representatives be returned to that House fairly representing the Avhole population dealing with those great questions at present left untouched. I myself am in favour of payment of members, I am in favour of single voting, but I have no desire for the country to adopt my views until it is fairly and pro perly represented in that House. I think it is better to delay these questions for perhaps two years at furthest, a period that vould produce in the meantime little or no bad effect upon the country. If the electoral rolls could be made up to the mark at once, then I should say let it be so done ; but that you knoAV is a' physical impossibility. I have no doubt but that in the measures Aye Avill find ardent folloAvers folloAving in our footsteps. There will be no going back- Avards ; there will be none saying there will be property voting. All such cases avill be swept aAvay. They will not be alloAved to continue, 'it Avas for that a career of pro press has been entered upon, and that career must be followed up. It will at last become incredible that opinions such as 1 have beard uttered, such as I have heard maintained, could ever have been uttered, could ever have been seriously maintained. Noav, haA'ing said this much, I avill ]ust conclude Avith' some few remarks to those hon i-entlemen upon Avhose assistance l reliedrand do still rely, in the passing of this measure. Some people thought tnat this bill did not offer advantages enough; some are for plain manhood suffrage—that a man should come aud'vote a few days after be comes into the colony. Some delusive scheme of that character Avas held out •it Avas only intended to separate, us, to cause division and dissension, amongst us I say let any such man come in here and separate us from each other. We are chosen ro carry out a great Avork. lam very grateful for the assistance yon have (.ivenme. We are determined to accom plish this great work. We have the country Avith us. We feel Aye are entitled to the support' of the country ; we feel that Aye have a struggle. let us acheive the good

we have begun, -and -say r-tbat-Ave-bave. accomplished for.rNew Zealand; a law that will last for ever;.-'that willp.e banded down to posterity -the names "of those who assisted in carrying out such great measures, There is a blank page in the history of New Zealand. The first names that will? be Avritten in that blank page are names that Avill never die. We are determined to ( do good .service, therefore let us strive.to. be enrolled in .that, great list of ,meri whose nafaies will live for ever. '•■ ' '•-''

The Premier sat down amidst cheers from all parts of the House, the public and ladies' gallery joining in. THE REST OF THE DEBATE.

The debate in the House last night, after Sir George Grey's speech, was; pn important. - '"'',*"."; AY AZ- ! . Dr Wallis, who had the temerity jto folloAv Sir Ceorge Grey (Avhich was the signal for members to -troop out Jto Bellamy's), advocated manhood suffrage. He Avas in a dilemna betAveen the Govern ment BUI and Mr Whitaker's. Hoav happy could he be with either Avere t'other dear charmer aAvay. He admitted that the present measure avus liberal. He criticised: the constitution of the Cabinet, and urged the throwing out of the Conservative, members. , ' _ I Mr Gisborne thought property should; have a larger share of representation, and tAvo years' residence was too long. He opposed female suffrage. He hoped that Ministers Avould readjust the representation this session. | Mr Saunders, in an excellent speech, opposed the Bill,- because it did not give sufficient prominence to educational qualifi ation. He condemned the proposed mode of nomination. He supported universal suffrage, but disapproved of the Avomeh's franchise. He declared that women Avere degraded by the electoral laAv. He approved of the residential clause, and closing public houses on election days. i Mr Hodgkinson thought the Bill Avould require modification. " The residential clauses should he extended to 3 years, and the six months local residence should be extended to 12. He Avould not extend the female franchise beyond Avidows and spin sters Avho paid rates. Mr BoAven condemned the phrase " liberal" and -'conservative" as applied f,o members of the House. A minority of the House should not be swamped by a tempor ary majority. He argued in favour of plurality of votes in one district for pro perty. He hoped the Bill, would be modi fied in committee, i

Mr Sutton condemned the Bill. He did not think any extension necessary. Mr Woodcock expressed disappointment with the Bill. There was no representation of a bare majority. Tbe measure was not sufficiently democratic. He would support the Bill though it did notgo far enough., j Mr Reeves moved the adjournment of the House at 11.60.

THIS AFTERNOON'S SITTINGS.

AUCKLAND PETITIONS

WELLINGTON, 3 p.m

When the House met this afternoon, Mr TaAvhiti presented a petition from Te Hut rama for restoration ©f certain land at Mori gonui. • '■< - " ..'"-"•' j Mr McMinn presented a petition from Jmeas Lancy, praying that the report of the Committee of the House in 1876 may be given effect to. Mr Tole presented a petition from Diana Emma Wells, AvidoAv, praying that she may be alloAved to exercise the. lapsed volunteer scrip of her late husband. Mr Tole also presented a petition from Robert Gordon and Williams Mears, of the Thames Rifle Volunteers, relative to the loss sustained by them by reason of their suspension for the said volunteer corps. j Mr Swanson presented a petition from Martin Phillip McDermott, relative to a wound received by him at a revieAV by Avhich he Avas permanently injured. Mr Dignan presented a petition from Michael Sheehy, of Wellington, for com pensation for extra service Avhile acting as qvarter-master sergeant and dispenser of medicine. Mr Dignan also presented a petition from Thomas Lonergan, of Auckland, for a grant of land as a discharged soldier.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

COROMANDEL,

this day.

The Harbour View report shoAVS that the foctAA-all leader is about 9in. Avide Avith good blotches of gold in the stone The hanging-Avail leader keeps very small. TAvelve pounds of picked suff for the week. The top Avorkings are still idle. There are 30 tons quartz in the old paddock. The general stuff should be payable. The following reports have been received by Mr Randerson : — Corby's Mate.—Work in No. 2 level has progressed favourably. No. 1 leader is looking well. No. 2 leader still split up, but I have seen gold in the stone. No work has been done on No. 3 leader yet;; Igam continuing the main drive west to cut: other leaders. The country here is a little: tight. I am paddocking all the quartz.— Samuel James, Mine Manager. Triumph G.M. Co.—The contractors are making good progress in driving into the ; bill, through splendid country. The drive does not require any tibering, Avhich will j effect a considerable saving, especially as, timber is so dear noAV. —James NiNNIS. Progress.—ln addition to cutting the Black Reef last week—lß inches Avide, and j about 8 feet in from the shaft, in the sea- j Avard direction—another good-looking leader was met Avith last night about 3 feet apart, from the former, Avhich apparently will run into each other in the course of driving, ] Avhere tbe country is favourable. I have no hesitation in saying that the Black Reef has been met Avith Avhere I have mentioned, thus proving the correctness of my previous survey.—JAMES NlNNis, Mining Surveyor.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS,

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

(PER PRESS AGENCY.)

PATEA, this day.

WAIMATE SURVEY.

Up to yesterday the Waimate plains sur vey AA*as proceeding satisfactorily, and not the slightest apprehension Avas felt of inter ference by natives, though a few Europeans, Avho are riled at their prognostications of evil not having proved true, have given false reports of the intentions of the Go vernment by asserting that fighting was in tended. These reports were spread by a few dissatisfied natives, on the plains,_ but Avith no avail, and the work is proceeding.

DUNEDIN,

this day.

DUNEDIN JOUlih-Y Ul.Ulr.. Tbe receipts of the Dunedin Jockey Club for the season 1877-78 amounted to £5,291 9s 4d ; and expenditure, £6,577 8s 2d ; the balance of assests over liabilities is £2,033 10s 2d. Further additions to jthe Grand Stand have been made, including eight loose boxes and cottage,[for (.walk-keeper at a cost of about £720. . DINNER TO MR, A. B. JACK. Mr A. H. Jack, Manager of the National Insurance Company, was entertained at a luncheon yesterday by the Directors. He proceeds to San Francisco Avith a _ view of opening a branch there, should sufficient inducement offer. BENEVOLENT EFFORT. A series of entertainments will be given in the Queen's Theatre next week in aid of the .Benevolent Institution. ■; j . DISCOVERY OF PRECIOUS STONES. In a smaU parcel of minerals lately forwarded to Piofes or Ulrich from Mount SteAvart district, there were found three true Oriental rubies aud a sapphire. These gems Avere small, but it is expected larger ones exist in the same locality. CUSTOMS REVENUE. The Customs revenue collected at this port yesterday Avas the largest for four 1 years,'and amounted to £4,553.

-—•WELLINGTON;

thi_~dayr™

SHIPPING. __ ./ ,r , I Arrived Y ThSUuliui-. Vogel and M_irm;io-.,' from the Kaipara.

WANGANUI,

tlii. day.

FATAL ACCIDENT TO A PORTEjR. A young man named Frank Martain was killed at the railway station at noon to-day Avhile shuntingI.the goods carriages, Jhe deceased, w-howas a porter, ran in 'between tAvo timber trucks with the intention of coupling them ; some timber protruding over the trucks caught his chest and back, lie Avas crushed to death directly.

CHRISTCHURCH,

, this day. i

LAND SALES.

The Government land sales on Monday and Tuesday realised over £5,000. j The Kangita railway bridge caught fire yesterday, but.was not much damaged. _ It is supposed toj-have been caused by a spark from the engine. VALUABLE PRESENTATIONS TO .....,_ Y. . HOSKINS. i The benefit to Mr W. Hoskins, in honour of his forty-first professional anniversary, took place at the Theatre Royal last night. It was ; a grand success. There was a large and brilliant audience. Mr Boskins received -a perfect"ovation, and during the interlude was presented by Sir Cracroft, Wilson with a cheque for £200, raised by public sub scriptionf He was also presented by the members of the theatrical company with a gold chronograph watch, costing sixty guineas. * .'; '-', "■■ '.'... AfY "' j

County Council Conference.

(BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE.)

, . . WELLINGTON, this day. At the meeting of County delegates yes terday, the Hon. Mr Campbell moved tnat the proposition of the Government to subsidise hospitals and charitable in stitutions to the extent of £1 for £1, Avith no deduction from county subsidies, be agreed to. Mr Brodie, of the Thames, spoke strongly against it, and" urged united action with the Municipalities. ! . •

Sir Robert Douglas contended that section 22 of the Abolition Act provided that charitable institutions and hospitals should be maintained out of the consolidated fund.

Mr Cadman said if tbe resolution Avas carried, the hospital at Coromandel Avould be closed.

Mr King appealed to the Southern delegates to make alloAvance for the cir cumstances of the North, Avhere there were rich endoAvments, and they could not afford to divert rates from roads, etc. :

After considerable discussion, a division Avas taken, the result being—ten noes, and ten ayes. Mr McMinn, Avho previously abstained from voting, voted.Avith the noes, and the motion Avas negatived.

Tbe Conference to-day adopted a recom mendation of tbe Committee on loans report ing against raising loans by the Government for local purposes for distribution amongst local bodies, with the present large liabili ties of the colony, poAver being given under clause 148 of the Counties Act for several counties to borrow jointly. The Conference adopted an amendment in the Local Elec tions Act, making a properly attested written nomination sufficient without the signature of tbe candidate. Tbe following resolution- Avas carried : " That _ the attention of the Government should" be called to the present unsatis factory state of engineering surveys con ducted by the Survey Department, under Avhich roads are laid out without reference to the natural features of the country. This Conference suggests that before sectional survey is made, necessary works should be graded and located, the present system entailing enormous expenditure on the local organisation." Agreed that the expenses of the Conference be defrayed by a pound subscription each delegate.—Mr Brodie moved, and Mr Cadman seconded a vote of thanks to the chairman. The Con ference then dissolved.

ROYAL MARIONETTES.

One of the largest audiences which has ever assembled inside the Lome-street Hall congregated there last evening to witness the extremely amusing exhibition of the Marionettes. A matinee Avas held this afternoon, and was well attended by children and parents. The Avonderful mechanism and skilful manipulation of the figures caused general interest and admiration, while the juvenile portion of the audience testified their approval of tbe funnj, sections of the programme by frequent bursts of applause.

BREWERS AND LICENSED VIC TUALLERS.

A depotation of Licensed Victuallers Avaited upon the BreAvers of this city to-day, at the Aucklcnd Hotel, for the purpose of conferring Avith them jupon the advance in the price of beer. The deputation consisted of Messrs Humphries, Gorman, Little, Patteson, and Mann.

Mr Mowbray, in the chair, stated the purport of the meeting simply, if at any time be could assist either party he should be always most happy to do it. Mr Gorman, President of the L.V. Association, said in accordance with a reso lution passed at a meeting held by the trade, recommending that an application be made to the breAvers to supply beer at the old price. The Chairman, referring to the immediate question at issue, said it was for the brewers to say whether they could or could not reduce the price of beer. Mr Ehrenfricd said tbe question resolved itself into a simple matter. He thought that if the price was reduced the difference Avould in the beer. The object of tbe brewer should be the improvement of beer rather than otherwise. Tbe brewers and pubiicans should have met together to en deavonr to get rid of tbe extra tax, instead of asking the breAvers to reduce the price. He did not approve of taxing tbe beer of the working man. Instead of fighting one another they should have combined to gether for the purpose of doing away with tbe tax. He would recommend that such a combination be made now with a view of ridding themselves of an unjust tax. Mr Humpries coincided in a great mea sure with the fprevious speaker. _He was sorry to say that in this matter, as in others, Auckland was behind. He would rather that telegrams should have been sent to tbe South, with a general combination of tbe whole of the trade. He consideied that the brewers bad been too hasty in raising tbe price. By tthe actions of the brewers they had acknoAvledged the tax without consider ing the difficulty in tbe way of tbe i publicans Avho could not so easily i tah_e. tbe price of beer behind the bar. Had the brewer looked properly at tbe facts, and fought the battle out Avith tbe Govern ment, tbe result would have been different. He Avoutd again suggest that the breAvers should co-operate with the pvblicans in pre venting the tax becoming law. Mr Little said that, from what be gathered from Mr Ehrenfried, it would appear that if the price were lowered, the beer Avould be inferior. He thought this would not do, as the publicans were desirous of selling a good article. H tbe tax Avere alloAved to pass without a murmur from tbe trade, it would not end at three halfpence. He would recommend that delegates be sent to Wellington, and some immediate action taken in the matter. Captain Mann made some remaaks upon the necessity of sending delegates to repre sent the breAvers and publicans, as-Nelson and other places had done. "-.,"' -Z '; Mr Johnstone, Mr Campbell j and seA+eral other gentlemen made remarks, and the breAvers adjourned to consider the applica tion. . . 'The brewers finally resolved that the price of beer in future shall be ls 6d per gallon,| or £4 per hbd. and no returns. The tax to be charged on tbe beef at present, but they desire to get the tax abolished as

- -Soon-as-possiblerand cencur"in*"sendingr a: delegate-to-Wellington in,the.;interests h th d FtreAvers and publicans, arid will pay |ialf th c expenses of euc^delegate.

When You Wish to Furnish Your Home, obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, Avhich contains valuable informa tion,,-not only enumerating Ay hat can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur-, nisbiiig a Three," Four; Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms, The proprietors_have lately purchased from Messrs.- Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at HALF-PRICE 1 Also,| just ipened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. -Just received, some magnificent all-AVOoI Kidder minster Carpets, for dining and bed-rooms; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels and Felt Carpets : the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of House Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron Brass, Kauri, Cedar, Rimu, and Mottled Kauri; with Wardrobes, Drawers, Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Linoleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. Carpets measured for, cut out, and; laid, and Goods delivered Free of Charge to any part of the toAvn. Catalogues sent Post Free. Ladies and gentleman about jto Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Arcade," Avhere, in addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— HOLLOWAY, GAELICS, AND CRANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.

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After the fire has drawn up, Coke may be added in small lumps (not in large masses), either alone or mixed Avith Coal. A lire made in this way is better for not being stirred, so long as there is space between the fragments of fuel for a free current of air. The value of Coke as a fuel and as a means of economy of Coal is hardly appreciated sufficiently. AmixedfuePof Coal and Cokeis invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those of cooking, as it absorbs the smoke or in flammable gases given off by Coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter, clearer, and hotter, than it can be made by any other means.—[Advt.] ; . _ — -g A% SHARES in Building Society.— JL^F Wanted to purchase.—C. Williamson, Land and Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. '____ ANTED, Board and Residence by a single gentleman; vicinity of Hobson street preferred.—Apply, stating terms, to Beta, ST-»B_Offloe. WANTED, a General Female Servant. " 8.," Stab Office. 0 Bootmakers.—Wanted, a good band. Constant employment, and higbest wages given.—C. Fort, Shortland-atreet. '■_ ANTED, a good General Sen*ant.— Mrs. Wayte. Seafleld Road. _ ANTED, Female Housekeepers, Fe male Servants in private families and hotels, Boys to milk.—Hannaford's Registry. ANTED, a Girl about 14 to 16.— Mrs, grant. College Road. ANTED, a respectable Girl to mind a baby and to do housework.—Mrs •Woodward, Mo. 59 Stall, City Market. WANTED, near Queen-street, an unfurnished Bedroom. W.8., Stab office. W~ ANTED, a strong active Lad ; good references required. — S, C. Brown, Wyndham-street. . WANTKD, for Wellington, a Monu mental Mason, for marble especially; must be a first-class hand at lettering; adver tiser will guarantee 14s. per day for six months to steady man, and constant employment if he suits; passage arranged for.—Apply sharp to W. F. Mason, Monumental Mason, Wellington. ANTED, a sharp Boy, about 12 or 13, with a good character, who has been used to serve in a shop.—-ic.dress, "Business, Stab Office. WISE Women -will come and get tbe Dick of the bargains before my new advertisement appears.—W. H. Dampier, Vic torta^street. corner of Hobson-street. ANTED, a respectable Servant Girl. John Lennard, Epsom. _ WANTED, a respectable Farm Labourer for country; a good home.—Apply this office at 9 a.m. on Friday next. ANTKD, a respectable young Girl for house worn.—Mrs. Gardner, Hobson street, two doors below Cook-street. W" ANTED, a good General Se vant — Mrs. Sloman, top of Grafton Road, third house below Wesleyan Chapel. WANTED to Sell (cheap), a Snug Fruit and Greengrocery Business in a leading position.—Apply at once, to J. Green, 22, Auck land Market. ANTED, a Servant Girl.—Apply to Mrs. Tremain, Chapel-street North. ANTED, a strong Lad to drive a cart, and make himself useful.-W. Payne, Ponsonby Bakery. ANTED, a smart active Lad.—Apply M. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, a respectable Lad to mark billiard..—Select Billiard Room, Thistle Hotel. __- WANTED, two Cabinetmakers. Wages fcr good handß. 12s. per day. Tavo years work guaranteed.-For particulars apply at this office. , TO Bootmakers.—Wanted, immediately, a First-class General Hand.—Apply to T Leahy, ormosite T Mart. Onehunga. _. T>OTTLESI BOTTLES! BOTTLES 1 WANTED, 10.000 dozen Beer Bottles. Highest price given.—_H.hb-_nfi.h_id Bkob., 3, Queen street, Auckland. WANTED, immediately, a Compositor. —Apply Stab Office. . - ANTED to Purchase, two or three pair of Carriage Horses 15 or 16 hands high.—Apply Crow.her. Stables. - W" ANTED, a Barmaid for the Up-stair Bar; also a Housemaid; must have good references.— Greyhound Hotel. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that E. Bailey will have for sale at the on Saturday, an extra fine collection of Camellia Plants, both for size, variety, and quality; also a good assortment of Protea, Azaha, Daphne, Cyclemen.and Tuber Roses, &c. Cut Camellias, and Violets; also Violet and Primrose Roots. A few well-assorted Apple and Peach Trees. Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Cabbage, Cauh flower. Strawberry, and Rhubarb Plants, as usual.-®. Bailey. New North Road. "VISTANTED KnoAvn, the cheapest place W in Auckland for Boots, Shoes, &c., is William Holoswobth's Cheap Boot and bhoe Warehous"29, Victoria-street. and Laoietf Boots and Shoes mt.de to order. Fit and Quality guaranteed. Fancy Slippers made up at moderate prices. ANTED KNOWN, that W. Brown hill, Bootmaker, late of 70. Queen^treet hnß removed to his new premises, 156, Queen street next to the New* Zealand Clothing Factoryfwhere all orders for town or country, Will receive m ompt attention. *\\ Ik TAN TED KnoAvn, Cartes de Visite by V V the Queen's Photographers, of the prm- Hnal Kings Queens, Statesmen, Warriors, Actorsi Aotresa-sT and other notables of the torkh Price, 10d each or 8s a dozen smtable for albums; Cabinet size, ls6d.—W. H. Dampier, Vieto-ia-"treet :^oj_ner_of Hobson-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required—Apply to Mrs W. Cnlnari. Selwyn Terrace. Parnell. ' _15TANTED, a situation as Junior Clerk. W Law Office be preferred-Ad dress, mentioning terms, M.F.C., Olaremom House, Princes-street. .— ANTED, a Light Boy, who can ride a horse at exercise.-Apply to William Percival, Durham^street. \\ T ANTED, a first-class Barmaid; also VY Second Waiter; good references re quired.—Apply Royal Mail Hotel. 7^ 0~ T 0_ B, A T H. ISf ANTED, the Public to Know that the Public Baths, Victoria-street East are t open week days, 7 a.m.'till 9 p.m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 am.: and all week days, except Saturday, [ from 2 till 1 p.m.. for Ladies. Hot, Cold, and Shower Bath, and every convenience for Ladies and Gentleman, 18. . -vr-r-A- N T E D X N O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED In SUM . of £2 to £50 • nrTneraonal Beourlty, re-payable by weekly instalment a? 'KHz NEU__EGEN Auokland ' Loan Offloe, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings i B private entrano-down rlght-of-wa . I



t ■■: ""■ ''-'oV- -' r{''' oi j T. The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE No. 21, Independent-Order of Good Templars meet, as usual, in the Alexan4ra-3treet Sober 1 room, every TUESDAY EVENING. D^ox. open at 7.30 p.m. , a _£ ' * Members of other lodges cordially Invited. D. GOLDIE,; W.1.. 1. , S GF. SQUIRREL. Secretary. ' " r ' ' _~ ■- " * A RTILLERY VOLUNT EER S. The Monthly inspection of the Battery'^d Band will be held, in the Drill-shed, on THUBB DAY, the 15th-instant, at 7.15 p.m. Uniform : Undress, with arms and accoutrements. Every member is requested to attend.! featS-ir ,„ -. -.- J. HERBERT BURNS, • Captain Commanding. AUCKLAND ENGINEER VOLUNTEERS.., , .... ... The Company and Band will Parade ifor Monthly Inspection TO-MORROW EVENING (Thursday), 15th, at half-past 7 o'clock. Uniform: Undress, with arms and accoutre ments, ! ' E. DAWSON. Qr .-Master. SCHOOL COMMIT TgE li fc.' CONFERENCE.!^: ciHAMom,: ~ The Chairmen and Members of all School Committees in the Provincial District of Auck land, are requested to attend a Conference of School Committees, to be held in the City East School, on FRIDAY, 16th August, at 7 p.m. ' Business: To take into consideration the un satisfactory working of the Education Act in its relation to the Central Board and the Local Committees. WILLIAM GORRIE. City West No. 2. GEO. KEVEN, City West No. I.S---._.-. ._„ THOS. STEADMAN, City East.a j __ JT OMAIN BOAR D., RANGErTfOR DOMAIN. Applications from competent persons for the above appointment, will be received at my Residence, Symonds-street, up to September Ist proximo. Particulars as to salary, Sec, will also be given by me. J. BROWN, Secretary Domain Board. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. . "In terms of Rating Act, 1876. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Trustees of the above Highway District, on THURSDAY, the 29th August, at 8 p.m., at the office of the Board (Mr. T. Hayes), York street, to make a Rate of 9d in the £ on the annual value of all rateable property in the above district for the year ending the 31st day of March, 1879, and that the said Rate Avill be come payable in one sum on the 3rd day of September, 1878, to the Collector, Mr. Thomas Hayes, at whose residence theßate Book can be inspected by all ratepayers without fee. Dated this 13th day of August. 1878. JOSEPH WARREN, Chairmaii. TfcTEWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT Aa. ...-, ... BOARD. Notice is hereby given that Mr. John Geddis has been appointed Ranger to the Board, and is authorised to impound all Cattle running at large in the District. By order of the Board. I ROBERT T. WARNOCK, Chairman. , COROMANDEL HIGHWAY DIS TRICT ELECTION. „:..-,, PUBLIC NOTICE. I hereby give notice that I have, this day, re ceived from six electors of the Coromandel Highway District, a declaration in the form of the sixth schedule of " The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," praying that inquiry may be made, in accordance with the provisions of the said Act, into an election held, on the 31st day of July last past, of Trustees for the said Coromandel Highway District; and Ido hereby give further notice, that I have appointed SATURDAY, the 21th day of August instant, as the day, and 10 o'clock in the forenoon as the time, and the Resident Magistrate's Court house, Coromandel, as the place for holding such inquiry. fc Given under my hand, at Coromandel, this 13th day of August, 1878. JACKSON KEDDELL, Resident Magistrate. GREATEST DISCOVERY KNOWN No More Bronchitis, Coughs, or Diptheria. never B without WELBORNE'S SOL-FA TONIC JUJUBES. "We can highly recommend these Jujubes. No Pubic Speaker should be without them."— Rev. J. Lobb. Invaluable to all who suffer from Influenza Chronic Asthma, Hay Fever, or Bronchial attacks. Sole Agent: J. P. KING, Chemist, Next National Bank, Queen-street. Auckland SA LOVES! GLOVES! First-olass Josephine Cut Gloves, two-button, various sizes, at 2s 6d peT pair, worth is; 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 Fancy Feather edged Ribbons, 6d per yard, worth Is.—W. Eyre, Enneskillen House, Victoria-street. YOU YANG BISCUITS! YOU YANG BISCUITS !! To tho many inquirers for the above, we beg to announce their arrival ex Hero.—Robertson Brothers, Family Grocers, Upper Symond street. E N C I N G.—All kinds of Fencing undertaken by contract or otherwise, at owest rates by S White, Brighton Parnell. YE, EAR, AND THROAT SPECIA LIST.—Dr. Sohwartzbagh, Devonshire House, Hobson-street. Hours: 10a.m. to 1 p.m EDROOM.—Wanted at once, a Bed room in the house of a small private family near town, where other boarders are not taken. No boardiner-house keepers need answer this.—Apply to "Reporter," at Star Office. TO Merchants and Storekeepers. — A thoroughly competent hand desires re engagement as Store Manager or Bookkeeper; good accountant; colonial experience.—D. A. W., tar Office. jra-f REWARD.—Strayed, from One dWJL hunga, on or about the 27th July, one Iron Grey [Pony Mare, off hip down, branded GH.—The above reward will he paid on delivery to W. Littledale, Onehunga. _____ 1 TstJ REWARD. — Lost, neai- Mr. rf& JL Holmes's, Symonds-street, a small Gold ChaiD, with Pencil, Seal, &c., attached.—Apply to Mr. Holmes, Symonds-Btreet. LOST, at Supreme Court Buildings, a Roll of Plans of Kapara Block.—Finder will be rewarded on leaving, same at Whitaker and Russell's Office. Wyndham street. OST, a Small Private Cash Book.-- Finder please return to J. Brame, Star Office. LOST, on Monday last, in Queen-street, a Water Spaniel Pup. No. of collar, 1331. Finder will be rewarded by leaving it at Hen derson and Macfarlane. OST, a Cheque for £20 on the Colonial Bank. Payment stopped.—Finder will oblige by returning to John Alwinger, Victoria street. -s £_S. REWARD. — Lost, a Mounted t_ \Jr Greenstone Brooch, on or about 13th of July.—Apply to Mr. Aley, Watchmaker, Queen street. ; _2*___v CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. "S^iMsii^ Consignees per -Atlantic' are -^^^^^^notified that all Cargo impeding -*_S-3__a_s_a- her discharge will be landed and stored at owner's expence. m (5 B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, 21st instant, for Alterations to Albert Hotel, Queen-street, Plans, &c., at my office, Albert-street. ' EDWARD HARTLEY, _ A_rchitech_ BOOTS ! BOOTS 1 SELLING-OFF ! SELLING OFF!—C.WESTPFAHL begs to inform his friends and the public that he is now SELLING HIS STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES at Greatly Reduced Pmcf.sM! Having bought lately a Large Bankrupt Stock at less than English Cost, he is able to give his customers Great Bargains.-C: MEBTPFAHL, opposite Somerfield and Leek, Queen-street. R. ROBERT BREWIN has on view a really superb collection of TERRA COT'l'A WARE, beam if ul and chaste in design, specimens from the Antique, comprising Vases, Cups, Hanging Baskets. Peantifal Ferneries, and Migionette Boxes for the window. During the day the establishment has been thronged by admirers of the fine arts. To those who this Spring would embellish their homes. Aye woul recommend an early A*isit. The Goods are sp'eniid copies from Hsrculan. urn specimens.



--t-rz:::::r—T.- .'" For-Sale. J irFI LtEiAr-. _S OF iOT AHU fl U. For Sale, a Business Premises in the centre of .he VSAi'UEL COCHRANE & so _tf ? Land agents, Fort-treet. IT.OR SALE, 19 kegs Corned Butter -fj • (duality good).—H. B. Morton. Cußtom- Hoi-Be-street.: -'"',•' ' ' " F~OR SALE, ex City of NeAV York, Brooms,. Canned Fruits (special assort ment), and Salmon.—H. B. Morton. T7_OR SALE,* ex Martha Fisher, Barce- Jj lona Nuts, Walnuts,* Soft Shell Almonds B. and M. Patent Safety Matches, B. and M Fancy Oval Vestas, B. and M. Plaid Vestas, Star-shaped Maccaroni, etc.—H. B. Morton. IT.OR SALE,for £265,;a Freehold^ Cottage JD and Property in Cook-street, how yielding £36 8s a-year. 'r SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, - - - Land Agents, Fort-street. _0 1 i\ to "Sloo° LENT, on Building Society o^fJ-" principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Wilhamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. S£h, ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all \y rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of I rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortlan-l street. _£*•> 10s PEE ACRE 80 acres first^clasa oW/v Land, 1J miles from Opotiki to-vnship-— S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street. €*__ KA —FARM of 80 acres, of goodleve 3**__tt?\/. Land, 30 acres in grass in four daddocks, orchard and garden, House of five rooms and scullery, dairy, two-stall stable and loft, two store-houses, calves-house, shed for 20 cows; piggeries, &c, 11 miles from Auckland. Price, £150. Stock, if required, at valuation.— S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-st. 9 j(d6>C:A—WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four 6W/V_»v. rooms and wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50x100, at MouDt.Kderi.—S_ Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street O"J 1 ifk —Improved 10 acre Farm, fenced in d&X JL v • 4 paddocks, 6 acres grass orchard, Sec, comfortable House of -3 rooms, cowshed, See., 1J miles,from .railway.station.—S. Vahe, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. ._ DEVONPORT, North Shore. — Hand some Cottage for Sale, near the wharf,. £165. Excellent Family Residence (10 rooms) to be Let at £10 a year.—Oliver Mays, Post-office Store. ' CHELTENHAM BEACH, North Shore. —Splendid Villa Residence, and large grounds and outbuildings, to Let, £50 a year.— Oliver Mays. TOf* Working § Men.—Tavo Cottages jin' Cross-street, Newton, and large allotment, cheap. Terms easy.—Apply, before Saturday, to -B. G. EAvington. £/t Q; X —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First iOtP. class Land, all fencedand 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. Educational. HERR MAX KOBE R, Recently from Germany, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Mr. K. G. Schwartze, Jeweller, Albert Buildings, Queenrstreet, Auckland, g T^TAVIGATION taught by John S. JLi Dames, London Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over fifty Masters and. Mates .in Auckland, is a guarantee of his ability to teach. School at No 16. Abercrombie-street. Terms on application. T&TAVIGATIQN.—Candidates for Certifi- J_T cate3 of Competency as Master or Mate, are prepared for Examination by the Local Marine Board by Thos. Pennal, Master Mariner, at 19, Insurance -Buildings, Queen-street— Hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening Classes will be formed at private residence. MR W. TOMLINSON (Trim Coll., Dublin), F.R.A.S., is prepared to train pupils for University Scholarships, University Degrees, the Law, and the Civil Service. ._____& Tomlinson has had considerable experience in England in preparing Pupils for Eton and Harrow, the Army and Navy. Testimonials from Head Masters of English and Colonial Schools and Public School Men.—Apply per sonally, or by letter. Post-office. College Box. ■ To -Pet. TO LET, a comfortable 4-roomed House and Scullery, all newly papered and painted; plenty of water and every other convenience. 9s. per week.—Mrs. Moir, Dublin-street, Pon sonby. , .- 'j , o■ ■ r." TOT" HANGAR El COA LS. BEST HOUSEHOLD COALS IN THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. CARGO JUSTARRIVED COME AND SEE IT AT J. CRAIG'S, Fort-street. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho price of Coke is now 20s per ton, a the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. - A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. BAKERS, OBSERVE !—Day Books specially made for the Trade. Music, Law, Magazine, and every other kind of Bind ing. Ledgers, Day Books, and Registers ruled by William. Leys, next Evening Stak Office, Wyndham-street. ' THE Members of the JOURNEYMEN BAKERS' ASSOCIATION have deter mined to celebrate their Anniversary by a Ball, with refreshments, to be held in the Lorne street Hall, on TUESDAY, the 10th September. Tickets (to admit lady and gentleman), 7s 6d; to bo had of Members of Committee. They also hope that the employers will, as on previous occasions, grant them a holiday. I^TEVVMARKEI HALL.— There will be ALA Special Evangelistic Services, in the above Hall, This (Wednesday) Evening, at 7.30. The Rev. D. Duttin will address the meeting. rsajafe^ DE6ULAR MONTHLY JSS|N^_IA. STEAM COMMUNICATION "-^---^be-WEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected, here again about the 9th of September. bno will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mcl bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 14. 1878. ■-■._■ ,■■■:' TSB S A C X S. WAIKATO POTATOES ! Grown on Light Dry Soil from Hobart.' Town Seed. PRIME QUALITY! Superior to Canterbury ! GOOD FOR THE TABLE 1 _ l good for seed!: Also, FINK SAMPLE OF EARLY PINKEYES FOR SEED. ON SALE BY ADAM LAY BOURN, FORT--TREET. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Valuable Oil Pain ting?,. Large Office Table, Theodolite and Stand, 12 Breech-Loading. Rifles (new), by Terry and Callsher. Without Reserve. THE Subscribers will sell as above, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next at 11 o'clock. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON;- ': 3 Auctioneers., MONDAY, lAD GUST 19. TO BREWERS AND OTHERS. THE subscribers has. receivSct instructions to sell by auction;; at his Mart, No. 7, Queen-street, on Monday, the 19th instatnt, at tl o'clock, ..__ . ~: :, .r . , . '-,:...,;■',- ;-, .-vr-'n 12 bales BEST,CALIFORNIAN.HOPS.. . Terms at Sale. > . , . ...AA GEORGE SIBBIN, ,»..__•.. Auctioneer.'