SHI PPING INTELLIENCE.

.... ,- H-'»-i'wi> t Thia A/turnoou, 8.17 jS~ HK'J * " Al"' "iTo-iiiorrow Moniir.gß.3iV 9L"N SET.—This Kveuliiß, 5.16 -v- J^ BUK LU^iH;.—To-morrow Mornink', G.I"--- MOO^r^ A.aK. La3t Quarter-20th, 6.9 a.m. -~- '

ARRIVALS.

I.AST EVENING. ,-.., .-..„..., TO-DAX. -■ ..,,...-_.,.,,.-:.. lona, s.s. Farquhar, from Rusfell Fannie, cutter, Ricketts, from Whangapoua

DEPARTURES.

, LAST EVENING. Rowc-na, p.s., Seilars.for Tauranga Southern Cross, Holmes, for Napier Chri=tinfi, schooner. Edwerds, for Russell Minnie Hare, schooner. Skinner, for Gisborne

TODAY. , Spirit of the Dawn, barque. Ward, for London Mahurarsi. cutter, Bubritzky, for Ohore Onward, schoontr, Tankou, for Russoll ; ,;,

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For London—gcMahalhon. barque, enriy ; tojjirn.

i of i;he Da\vn, barque, at once For Honolulu find S»u Francisco-City of X^eW:

York, 17th insb. For TauriMiga and South— Taupo, Thursday For Russell—lona ana Tauno. Monday For Wlijuigarei and Mangapai—Argyle, lues^

day. For Levuka—\gncs DcnaW, schocner, early : Foi'.Poitlind—Martha Fishei, barque, at once. For Valparaiso—Cerastes, barque, at once For Sydney—liotorua, s s., Tuesday next

DEPARTURE OF THE SPIRIT OF THE DAWN.

The Nftw Zealand Shipping uompanys chartered barque Spirit of the l.)avyn got under weigh this morning, and sailed for London with a l'ght. favourable breeze. She took a ca-go ox 1 general produce valued at £33,278, but no passengers. We trust that Captain Ward and his line vessel, Avill have a safe and prosper ous voyage to England.

Inwards Coastwise.—Elsinore, schooner,, from Coromnnriel, in ballast; Morni'g ijignt, cutler, from Cabbage Bay, with 9,000 ieet ship's timber. Outwards Coastwise.—Alary Ann, cutter, for Cabbage Bay. in L-alla?t; Ocean, schooner, for Mercury B.ny. wi'h 20 sheep and sundries ; Mahuransnl cutler, for Ohore. with sundries ; Mornint- Lig-hfc. cutter, for Cabbage Bay, in ballast T Onward, 3chooner, for Russell, m balasfc ; Transit, schooner, for the Thames, with 470 bass, 77 sack 3. and 30 tons flour; 6 cases hams and bacon, 70 sacks potatoes 40 sacks maize. The brigantine Linda Weber sailed from I.ytteltoii /or this port yesterday, with a cargo of breads tuffs, &c. ; , The three-masted schooner Chira wa-3 to leave Melbourne on the 31st nit. for Kaipara.

The three-masted schooner Fairlie, now on her WBy from Sidney to this port, brings the following cargo : 50 cases fruit, £0 cases jam, 18 kegs butrer, 29 bass biscuits, 178 bales flax, 115 bundles wire. 530 bags bonedtist, 30 tons coal, and 103 tons shale. • , The top?a'l schooner Aopa is taking in cargo for Noumea, New Caledonia. The schoo-Jjfrr Mary TTogan has been chartered to proceed to Norfolk' Islaud at once. She entered out a' the Customs to-day. ■ " The schooner rgne3 Donald is aavertised to leave for Levuka on Saturday next. The ship Halcione, from London, was to-day h-rnlpd into tho berth vacated by the Martha Fisher. She will commence discharging on The schooner Transit cleared at the Customs to-day for the Thames with part of her original cargo from LjtteUon. After discharginsr sne will proceed to Wa«garoa. and there load with Tho barque Stag was taken into the dock this morning for the purpose of undergoing an overhaul. , _, ~ ~ . Tho ss. lona arrived from Ku3=eU this, morning, with 75 bags and 3 cases gum, 9 bags bones, 5 sneka aid sundry hides, *6iSRCks oysters. 7 kits fi3h, a quantity of Sundries, ard a number of r-a«sengers, whose name 3 appeared /.i onr last eve-ing's issue.

• ' " TSL'SORAPHIC SHIPPING. Gisborne, this day. The s.s. Pretty Jane ariived from Auckland at seven o'clock this morning.

POET OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. ! Eliza Msry, brigar.t'ns. Lyders, for Daneain

The b'iaantiiie" "Eliza Marr sailed from the Heads far Duneclin to 'Jay with 120,000 feet of timber.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

<Matl,B wim. Ci.osk j*« Unukk:- For' Thames, on Monday next, at 5.30 p.m. >' •For Waiheke arid Corouiaridel, ;per Argyle, ion Monday next, at U.3D a.m. ■■-■ . r-For Tauranga, perrLaucushire Lass, this (lay, at ■-■ :;.-'ip.m. ;■;' ■"■.':■ Sj ' ;0 .'V* For Norfolk Island, per Mary Efogan, on Mon day next, at 11 a;m. > For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per Taupo, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell. Kawakawa. Wangaroa. and Mon "'gorituYper Toria, on Monday next, at i p.m." For Walwera. Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Anne Milbank, on Tuesday next, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, on Tues day next at 3 p.m.—-- -: "••■ '■'*"■'■ '■'■■'■'■ For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wnisgarei, and Mangapai,. per Argyle, on Tuesday next, at Fer s.B. City of New York, on Tuesday, 17th 'nstant, as follow :— . For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Kurope,at3p.m. : . For money orders, registered letters, and ; newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters bear ing an oxtra feo of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on •board the steamer up to the tiinoof sailing. Per s.g. Taiaroa, on Tuesday, 17th instant, as follows :— For India. China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 7 fl..m. For ■ Taranak:, Southern Provinces, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially so addressed), at 8 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces, at 8.15 a.m. For newspapers, at 6 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, the : previouH evening, at i o'clock. Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tary mails will be forwarded. at3.2op.m 3. B.BISP, Chief Poßtioaster.S

' There is no comuarison in point of flavour and remedial properties between that incomparable medicinal beverage, Udolpjio Wolfe's Schie dam Aromatic Schnapps, and the imitations of it put up in empty bottles of the real article. The true Schnapps is positively delicious, and an unfailing remedy for the diseases to which it is adapted. The counterfeits have a detestable favour, and are deleterious in the last degree.

Ajoung man in tv« prime of life, full of vigor and high spirits, not heeding the danßers of the festive board, and the fashionable follies of modern sooial life, was suddenly found >o be stricken.down by an attack of Rheumatic Gout of a very severe and dangerous chnracter. His friends induced him to us* tho Rheumatism and Gout Mixtures of " Ghollah's nreal; Indian Cures." A few bottles restored hint to health, mastering the attack completely, and bo rescu ing a valuable life fro/n destruction. See testi monials at the Chemists.

BIRTH.

VKALK.—On September 11, at Adelaide-street, Freeman's Bay, Auckland, the wife of J. S. "Vealo of a f-on.

DEATHS.

DOBSON.—On the 13th September, at his resi dence. Upper Queen Btreet, Benjamin, son or the late hnuncelot Dobson, of Orassthwaite How, Ulloawater Head, i Jatterdale, West moreland, ai;ed 72 years.—Home papers please copy. :'.'"■• ALWXANDEU.-On the Hth September, rX Parmiura, Henry Alexander, blacksmith, apod 10 ycaw. The funeral will leave his lato residence at 3 p.m. on fc:undi»y, loth inst

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News," and "The Echo."

SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 14, 1878.

For the c»me tlut lacks asristanca, For tiie -wrong th»t needs reslsunca. For the future In the distance. And th« good th»t »» on do

On a recent occasion we entered at con siderable length into the relations that have subsisted between , England aud Afghan istan, and the reported clanger arising from a Russian advance in Turkestau and intrigue at Cubul. Today's cable news gives deeper colour to the first rumours ; the recall of British officers abroad, as a pre cautionary measure, is now connected witli strongly-worded despatches sent to St. Petersburg. By secret encouragement to Servian resistance, Russia also manifests a spirit of hostility to the Berlin Treaty. Thatfamousdocumenthasnot, proved such a panacea for Enropcau ills as was hoped for. The Austrian occupation was against liussian policy, and the incitement of native insurrection is the Czar's answer, just as ths advance towards Afghanistan is the counter-movement to the Anglo-Turkish Treaty, which was conceived and executed as a check upon Muscovite influence in Asia. Popular agitation in Italy for the annexation of Tyrol further embarasses the position of Austria, and disturbs the European concord. More critical situations have, however, before ended amicably, and if it is pre mature yet to predicate the certainty of peace, there is not sufficient ground for alarm at the disturbing elements which undoubtedly menace the much-desired per manent settlement of all international differenced.

We are again compelled to hold over a letter from " W.J.N." on education, a reply from Mr D. Goldie fn the letter by Mr P. A. Phillips, and seviial other com munications. A special letter from our Sydney correspondent, which arrived by the Hero on Tuesday last, has also since been waiting its chance. As Parliament, fortunately, does not sit on Saturdays, we may, with certainty, promise attention to these accummulated favours for Monday's issue.

An interesting account of St. Mark's bazaar, which will be open to-night at the building adjoining the New Zeaiand Insur ance Company's offices, appears on the fourth page of to-night's issue. In the same place will be found an account of the Prince of Wales Lodge Masonic ceremony and banquet.

The petition in favour of maintaining the present Education Act in its integrity -will lie at the market to-night for signature. All who are receiving benefit from the public schools, or who desire to preserve a free national and unsectarian system of public instruction should regard it as a duty to sign the memorial.

We learn that Mr D. .Goldie has no in tention of moving for a scrutiny of the rotes recorded in the late election.

Members of the City. Council, with a few other gentlemen, went out to the Whau this afternoon to inspect the cemetery site.

/Madame Valentine, who attained an unenviable notoriety., in Auckland, is making herself unpleasantly conspicuous in Wellington. On September 6th she was brought before the ; Court on the charge of keeping a house of ill-fame. The police, however, did not press the^charge, in con sideration of the establishment having been broken up.'

As bearing on the outcry at the Thames for work it may. be mentioned that Mr Mason (nurseryman), Mr Baird, and Mr R. Graham have each advertised for men to be employed on garden -work, but with only partial success. At the Thames, a labour job of £32, offered by tender, only elicited one application. There are, ;no doubt, now a.s always, it number who find it hard to make a livelihood at the Tlmmes, liut tlioß'e aremainly men wiip cannot dp labouring work. . , ."' .

The Railway Parcels .Receiving Office, Which has until to-day beenopen in Wyiul ham-street for receiving parcels, &c., is this day .closed. .The reason ,is : .that it does not pay, and the wqndei\ would.,have been if it had -:p;iid,- . considering ;tlie.. position. iS si eh an office should have been :in Queen-street, or in. some.street on flics same level.- f Wyndtatflrstreefc presents (oo steep a gradient for carrying parcels up/» It is dike the curved yery, difficult to. ascend,';,ancK>vc haye- often seen a porter "trying to get up Wyndham (or V wind urn") street,! and have,-to shunt ■several .times off the track, and whistle and blow like one of the new;'weak; entities trjing to get"iip' ; the Pokeup bank with too heavy a load. The "choice of. Wyndham street was, we believe, made for prudent and economical reason.", but the position is bad. v< '■■-. ■■ ;i■■ • :■■:'.■. ,' ■ ■■■ :. !- : ■' :

The monthly inspection of the Hobson Company ■will be heJd in the Drill-shed on Tuesday next, at 7.30 p.m. sharp,

Mr G. McLeod,; who has ha<r a very extensive experience in the timber business in America and this colony, has invented a patent safety timber jack. The timber jack now so extensively used in all tne bushes of this province weighs from 701bs. to SOlbs It is n- modification of an oldei timber jack, reduced in dimensions and adapted to the handling of kauri logs, &c. Mr McLeod's improved jack weighs_ only 501bs. r yet retains the speed and power ot the jock in general use. Its merits, as explained by the patentee, are as iollows : 1. Having less complication and fewer workino parts it can be produced at a less cost than the jack in use. 2. Having a much longer thrust than the ordinary jack. 3. That it does not recoil back when under a weight, thus rendering it safe, while dispensing with the continual attendance ot one hand. 4 Its reduced dimensions and weidit raiders it more useful, safe, and eilective in saw mills and on shipboard, and especially in the bush, where men are fre quently injured while attempting to save their jacks, by speedy removal, from logs in motion. The jack is on view at the shop ot Mr McCulsky, Hobson-street, and merits inspection by all interested iv mechanical appliancs. ~ , To the Editor: Sir,—lt seems to me that our roads are likely to either have the Go vernment in indicted for manslaughter, it not murder, if something is not at once done with the Epsom Koad. It is now full ot ruts' dangerous to man and beast. I trust that this warning will wake some one up, or perchance we may lose one of our best citizens, and then your paper will be edged with black.—Yours, etc., Ernest li. Hill.

" One of the Owners" semis a long letter on the petition relative to the disfigurement of Mount Eden by scoria pits. He says the movers in the petition are merely animated by a' desire to enhance their own property at the expense of others :— " The Government twelve years ago, authorised the then Road Board to open up "round for scoria ash adjoining ray ground. I then opened mine for the same purposes, and after twelve years, Mr Sykes and party wish to close all private ground, and keep open the Government ground, -which would be a groat Jo.*:* to me. I am at a loss to know how any person can try to_ injure some persons' property to enrich their own, without fir.<t consulting both the persons that they wisli to close relative to compen sation. . Mr Sykes and Co.'s petition respectfully submits that Mount Eden has the character of a recreation ground. If so, why not have kept it for one years ago, instead of parting with it ? The petitioners think the closing of the private ground will not interfere witli the supply of scoria ash to the public, because in the immediate nighbourhood of the said ground the Government is possessed of plenty. If the Government have plenty, have I not the same right to sell mine. There has not been one fatal accident at the Mount Eden scoria ground. 1 maintain that my ground is so situated that it is in no way dangerous to those who may wish to see the extinct volcanic crater. If there -was any danger it would be at the Government ground, being more in the way up to the crater." There can be no doubt whatever that the dish'gnrementof the mountain is not necessary to maintain the supply of scoria, and is an act ot pure vandalism. The Governmcut made the mistake of parting with land on the mountain years aj;o, and the be»t tiling they can do is to retrieve the error as quickly as possible. The rights ot owners will, of course, have to be taken into account.

Headers arc directed to our advertisement columns for particulars respecting Sunday services. The evening service at the Theatre will be held at the usual hous. Anniver sary sermons by Rev. Allan Webb at the Wellesley-street Baptist Church. The Journeymen Bakers' annual meeting will be held this evening at eight o'clock, in the British Motel, when the report and balance-sheet will be presented. Dr. Aicken, the well-known medical superintendent of the Whau Lunatic Asylum, has ceased his connection with that Institution. It is expected that Dr. Plrilson, assi^ed by Dr. Skae, will tem porarily wide: lake the daties pending the appointing of Dr. Aicken's successor, who, it is stated, will be sent for to Eugland.

We advise persons who are hi the habit of attending lectures and meetings at the Young Men's Christian Apsociatiou, to be careful in turning to go down stairs. Last evening a rev. gentleman on leaving hurridly, slipped down several steps upon his back, escaping fortunately with a shaking.

The Postmaster-General, in his Annual Ileport, states that the San Francisco service has been "performed with commendable punctuality. This has been particularly the case with the homeward mails, which have on an average been delivered in London from Auckland in 40 days. The shortest time of 38 days; and the longest lime, however, occupied in the deliveiy of the mails was 4S days. The Suez service has also been performed in a manner hitherto unequalled in point of time. It has been the rule rather than the exception for the outward mails to reach Melbourne six and seven days in adv.ncc of due dates. The homeward voyages however, do not show equally good results. This will at once be apparent when it is stated that—from May, 1877, to April last — the average of the outward voyages from Melbourneto London, viaßrindisi, occupied 45 dayc; .while the average of the ontward voyages by the same route was 41 days, the quickest delivery of mails at the Bluil in It ss than 44 days, and at Wellington in 47 days. By the Sau Francisco route the London mails have been landed in Auckland in 40 days, and in Wellington in 42 days.

We loam this morning that the lad O'Sullivan, who was severely injured at Messrs Cousins and Atkins factory, is rapidly lecovering, and has an excelleut appetite. ; .. : ■ , The burgess named Madigan who we stated in last night's issue was "half a minute to late", to record his vote at the Fain ell elecion, appears to have gone over to the Exchange Hotel, for a drop of " the crater" to console him. Having partaken of the same lie ia next accused of liaviog made for the landlord's family bible, which toge ther with a large and handsome album, he carried off. Sergeant Miilvillc went to Madigan's house 'and arrested him! on a charge of larceny. Neither, of the'books have been found. . • ,'';..

A vocal Shd instrumental concert took place last night at the Devonport Hall, North Shore, in aid of the Parsonage "Fund, and was a decided success. -There was a large and fashionable audience, who evi dently apffriciated the entertainment pro vided for them. Mr Hammond's reading from "Bardell v. lickwick" w;;? -reatly enjoyed by the audience. The "Misses , Majinsell."Contributed greatly to the sweets of the concert, by their cultivated style of singing. Miss A.'■ Maunsell's rendering of "The Three .Fishers" being especially good. T!ie Misses Duder and Harbutt, and Mrs Finscr rendered valuable assis tance, and Mr. liichiirdson played a piano forte solo with preat taste. Mr Grad well tlien sang " Enoch Arden's Dream," with taste and feding, and later in the evening the famous old song, ,'• Simon the Cellarer," .which provolced a considerable amount of mirth among the audience. Mr Biiiliam's; melodious voice was heard to advantage in "Madeline" and *| Mary Lee.'.'. Mr. IJarbiJtt's V England's Glory,'" find " Alls Woli," by a lady and gentleman amateur, were, also . warmly appreciated. The accompaniments Were tastefully played by the ladies who so kindly undertook them, .and; the. .National. '■':;& hthcJii brought to a close a truly excellent entertainment.

We call; attention to"' the third, of the series of-. S. ?, -.Thomas's Church entertain ments; to be held o ul Tuesday evening next in the S. Matthew's school-room. The particulars pf the piograhime (a first-class one) appear iuj the present issue of ihe Stair. • i .■■ -■.

In ouradvoi tisomentcolumns will be found an aiinounccmcnt of the anniversary soiree andentoitainuicntof the Good Ter»plars of the Saineritaii lodge, and owing to the lengthy and well-arranged programme, we feel as-suved that it will "be a perfect success.

' ~ ! - ■ ' . ■ :■■■;.■' '■^'■\ ■'-~:■ Mr and Mrs Mack,- on behalf of thefjji ma-ties "of theßefnge, beg to -offer their most sincere thanks to Mrs Percivnl ; of Grafftm Road, for afcumptnous tea, cakes, pudding, confectionary &c, supplied to them last evening, together with a cake of tobacco, and pipe to each. A treat of this kind beiqg; so very unsual here and so unlooked f&r, that it was much appreciated by the old folks, who will long jremember with plea-, sure her benevolence and urbanity to the friendless. They also beg to aknowledge the receipt of a half sovereign from It. C. Bar stow, Esq., It. M., for tobacce for the oldmen. Mrs Percival was accompanied by her lady friends and her children who contributed , much to the evening's pleausant enjoyment. Mr Percival also discoursed some very lively national airs, on the violin. . .

Messrs McGinley aud Hutton will deposit a sum of £15 each in connection with their race this evening. This will make £25 de posited by each competitor. The race, which takes place on the last Saturday in October at Ellerslie, will be for £50 aside. > It is exciting a considerable amount of interest amongst the sporting fraternity. The season of Olive branches at Roberts bridge appears to be more than ordinarily fruitful. It is reported that a middle-aged couple rejoicing in the name of Olive were the progenitors of no fewer than fourteen of their species ere tha present season arrived. Four of their Olive branches were produced in two sets of bi-births, commonly called twins, but now a tri-brth has taken place, and the young shoots are said to be growing, growing, growing 1 May this fruitful yield of Olive branches prefigure a more than ordinary duration of that blessing of which other olive branches are recognised as emblems! —Home paper. The settlers of Pnhoi intend giving a select ball after the cattle sale on Tuesday next. The Tarn O'Slianter will leave Auckland on the 17th inst. at 3 a.m., returning after the festivities are finished. The left half-wing of No. 3 Company held their usual weekly parade last evening. There was a fair muster under the command of Lieut. J. W. Robinson and Sergeant II ay. the Victoria Company A.X.V. will h<> their inspection on Tuesday next. All members are warned to attend.-.

Membersjof No. 3 Company are referred to our advertising columns for parade no tice. It will be seen that the day of parade lias not been altered.

CABLEGRAMS.

English Assent to the German Proposal Contradicted.

Australians v. Players.

Disastrous Pire at Blackburn

Property Value Half a -Million Destroyed. : ;:,:;

[PRESS' AGENCT.]

LONDONj Septemper 13.

England will, probably decline the pro posal of Germany for .common action of the Powers to compel the' Porte rto execute the stipulations of the Tieaty of Berlin. - ■ Captain. Wilson has been appointed Com modore of the Australian Station,: vice Commodore Hoskins. • ;

The return match, Australians v. Players, resulted at follows:—First innings of Australians closed for 236.;. A. Banner man, lj Baimerman,. 61 y. Horan, 16; Spofforth, 33; Murdoch, 14!;. Bailey, 3 ; Gregory, 58 ; Blackham, 20 ; Garrett, 12; Allen not out; 5; Boyle, 6; sundries, 4. First' innings of Players, 160. It was a drawn game. The highest score was Ulyett, 79. A disastrous fire has occurred at; Black burn which destroyed property worth:half a million sterling.

THREATENED FIGHTING IN.

DOBRUpSGHA.. London, September 12. Eoumania hesitates to occupy the Do brudscha. It apprehends resistance from the inhabitants. ANOTHER THREATENED RUPTURE WITH RUSSIA. Some strongly-worded despatches have been sent to St. Petersburg by the British Government regarding the action of the Russian Government towards Afghanistan. Russia has advised Servia not to disarm, and continues the payment? of subsidy. CONSPIRACY IN SPAIN. A conspiracy of a serious nature has been discovered at Seville* Spain. The object of the conspiracy ivas the overthrow of the monarchy.

NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED).—PRODUCE TELE GRAM.

Wool.—Competition is decreasing and market is weaker. The principal decline has been in cross-bred, .medium, and, in ferior greasy. Scoured market easier. Seedy and burry wools are neglected. There is a moderate demand- on German account, but French demand is dull. Trade in the manufacturing districts is dull. Up to date 144,000 bales have been sold.

Tallow.—There is a fair trade demand. The supplies of town melted ate light. Stocks of all sortsjis 24,500 casks. Mutton, 38s 6d ; beef, 37s per cwfc. ; ■

Wheat.—Market flat. Adelaide is worth 50a per 496 lbs ; New Zealand, 49s per 496 lbs. *:

Leather.—Market easier. - Best sides 9d per lb. ■,;:•:•■{

Massacre at. New Britain.

Five: Missionaries .Slaughtered.

Hey- Mr Br&wn Attacks

Murderers.

(SPECIAL TO THE STAR.)

SYDNEY^ this day. . The Johan Csesar, from New Britain, re ports that five Wesleyan native^missionaries' have been massacred byV bush natives, ten miles from ' the coast: ; The weapons used were spears, and clubs,"and the victims were afterwards eaten. : ';i .:

The Rev Mr Brown, Wesleyan missionary (formerly of Auckland),, iv conjunction ■with the traders and coast natives, .at tacked the murderous tribes.. ;

A severe fight ensued, lasting the whole day. A large number were killed (between seventy and a hundred). v ; : . Another attack was made by-the Duke ot York islanders oir the German traders there. ■ ':':'[■ *': ' :

The Germans retaliated, and three natives were killed. • - ; ->i /

Frank .Kerwin, a Sydney trader, has been murdered, and two other"''"Europeans are dead. \ ' * -

THEATRE ROYAL.

CONRaD AND JL,IZETI.'E,

There was another good attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening^, and Messrs Baker and Farron were if anything rfoi-e successful chanever in their vav-ious special ties. The other members of the company also acquitted .-themselves* cveditabily and tho performance was, therefore, very "suc cessful. ::, i- .-■■ ', ? .-■-" , : ■* ■■■:;i: i », ; ;

.; . ? QIL" TONIGHT. ;„--. A change of- prtfgrainiae will take! prn'cd this evening^ the-piece presented on tlie occasion being "StnickOil," or the "Pen nsylvania Dutclwnjaii.f ; This play possesses considerable merit^&nd it has run for con siderable periods'ih 'England,- America, and Australia. Mr P. F. Baker "will appear as John 'Stofel, a»a Mr T. J, Farron as Lizzie &tofcl, Kis daughter. :'. A number of new songs and • dances- wiM h& introduced by both these gentle»iei), so that the IWoduotiQu q£ tbu dr;jrvy\ g\\6uld b<s SttCCQSS-

PARLIAMENTRY.

WHOM 0 UR SPEGIAL HEPOHTSR

{BY STAR SPECIAL WIM)

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

WELLINGTON, this day - IN the Legislative Council, yesterday \i motion by tbe Hon. Captain Fraspr * hft" call of the Council for Thursday, the » instan-t, was earned on a. division h majority of two. ' °y a

LEAVE OF. ABSENCE"" The Speaker was granted leave of ah,** foraweek. voiai>Bence

RECREATION GROUNDS It was decided, on the motion of fK o v> Mr Hart, that all proprietors- of fc when dividing blocks into townships shonw be compelled to set apart a certain tir portionate space for recreation and otW public purposes. ~,,.. vuer

LAND DRAINAGE BILL . The second reading of the Land Brainaao Bill- was moved by the Bon.- Canti£ Baiilie. p ™n': The Hon. Mr Waterhouse spoke in opposition to the bill, and moved that it h read that day six months. : ; .

The Hon. W. Wilson, who is represent ing Colonel Whitmore during his absence' sjaoke in favour of the withdrawal of the measure, and the bill was thrown"out BRANDS' REGISTRATION*;BILL. . The Council went into Committee to dis cuss this bill. Clauses 9 and 15 were struck out, and new one's substituted.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE,

On the motion of the Hon. the Premier Mr O'Rorke was 'appointed- to I fill the Speaker's chair during the remainder of the session.- . "{''-

RAILWAYS AND STEAMSHIPS. Mr Murray asked the following questions • —(1) "If arrangements would be made for introducing the American system of ba». gage checks on New Zealand railways; (2) for sale of railway tickets at' other than railway stations ; .also (3),4£. arrangements would be matle with. steamship companies to run at reduced rates between Wellington and Lyttelton, and whether there would be ■ j any objection to utilising th& Hinemoa for that purpose?" : '; ;»"> ; Mr Macandrew replied that the Govern. ' nient desired aJI improvements that were 'I possible, and with that object in view the '■'■ Commissioners of both islands would be i consulted. Arrangements were now being | made to carry out the substance of the second question. The others, he thought, might be deferred for the present: LICENSING BILL. In answer to Mrltichmond, MrSheehan said if the Government were= notable to bring in a general licensing measure this session,, the question would have to stand over. . -~,■-,. ~...... ■. ... ' -;-. ;, . CEMETERIES- BILL.. Mr Sheehan moved the second reading of : ! the Cemeteries Management Act Amend-- j ment-Bill, which was agreed to; • j COUNTY SUBSIDIES. ■'■S; On the motion for going into Committee j of Supply, Mr Woolcock pointed out that- \ subsidies paid to Counties were riot being■■.;" expended for the good of the country. He referred to theiact that out of £113,485, ten : counties received £11,348 each, leaving for the other 42 counties -something like £300. each. He held that this expenditure did 1;' ! not benefit the colony as a whole. The : | hon. member instanced other cases where a:.-: like saving might be effected, and concluded • J by moving the repeal? of clause 6 of ;the „. Financial Arrangements Act 1876 Amend ment Act 1877. Mr Ballance said the Government were not prepared to accept'the amendment, andi stated that arrangements had been made to- ! hand over 20 per, cent of the land revenue.' to localities, and it was not advisable to> | break through that compact-.' Mr McLean denied that any compact hadi | been made, and considored that the 20 per ' cent, system, which was giving great dis satisfaction, should be rectified.;. j Mr Bowen opposed, and Mr Wakefield supported, the motion.. ; . Major Atkinson, the Premier, and the' Hon. J. Slieehan took part iv the debate. Mr Sheeban delivered a capital speech. He criticised the Opposition as-mysterious^ and undefined, dwelling in a political hades where they received the GdvenHnentv rroposals with weeping and .wailing and gnashing of teeth. He regrettedtheabsence oi any Opposition leader, but supposed bye and bye the leader would be envolved from the present state of chaos.. Those who } brought about abolition had'miserably failed to realise the| expectations tney rai.-iad. The Government were determined that no amendments of hostile. character should bo allowed'affecting the principles ot? ' their bills. The policy of the last seven years had deteriorated the House,^reducing I it to a gambling table in ajscrambleforpub- j lie money. He described. Mr--McLean- as a political organ-grinder, smiling out side the •walls of the House,, but making bitterness and ill feeling within. The Opposition were anxious to'pilot the ship of State on torocks, j but the Government had1 good seamen. The ; present Ministry inherited a legacy o£crnde legislation froav thefr piedeoessors.. When they came, into office they found a^list of roads and bridges which were to-be given as special concessions to Taraaaki. Major I Atkinson had proposed to include these m: the supplentary estimates. Some of Major- Atkinson's friends came and begged him to

adhere to his pi oniites.. Major Atkinson: "Name."' , ; :; Mr Rheeban: Yes ; I'll, nakie^ them. Their name is legion.■ He comijiiretlMajor Atkinson to Belfaarisus begging a half penny in. the streets of ; Constantinople. He .wondered how the? members,of the late | Uovernmeiit cou]d contrive with others to | press upon the Ministry works "otiiopiumo J utility. Heconcluded" amid| loud cheers, j and the Hoiise adjourned at 5i30.~- I :.:, :. LAST . NIGHT'S; SITTING. | "The House Vesunicd at T.3op.iii.:' ! I ■', The debate on the Committee of Supply f Was resumed. ;. ' |pfr Ormond sakl the Government policy had been torn to irags and tatters. Jp }M I Premier was satisfied that existing •institu- | tipris were not such as free men could live; ; | under, why did lie^ not ißtroduceXmeasures to remedy them. Daring the Southern trip- ~ the Premier's'name was never mentioned,: while that of Sir Julius Vogelwas rigliwy . . glorified.xH& contended thatithefeehDg oi,; the country was adverse to the. Premier,^ proposais, aud dared the Ministry to appeal to.the country on their policy.^ He cliariic termed the statements in the "New lander " about Sir Julias Vogel as shame- ~ lessandsGiiudatous. ' .' . \ Mr Barff, speaking on the ;nio]ion w.' going into Commitree of Supply,'referreaw. the political denionstration i« the oohid, , where the supporters of the Government -... werei insulted by party feelings. _ Mr BeLatour referred to;the|incons.isten^ of.the member for Clive. He was "»w doini,' repentance for his indiscretion ot ia» . session. He called the people of this COW nj La "mob," but repented the moment am' and said "People of New 4<V; land." -;-"Ho spoke of t3is -.-, ftf »? tour south as a stumping tourj^ut t»at f w^ ! a; tour which convinced the people °^r ? .shades of opinion, liberal er cleraocraw ■ 1 It was:'called a stnmp' oration because i .convineedjthQ,people. That "was ouW' ■stump -oration that had coaviuced thousaji" | of this colooV.: The wise Avqrda, Qt ths wj j liberal statrisman the c»lony ever "avl;' f . conymc?fl th,e people. No man's refuel belonged to hin.selS but to tliceounn> TJte ruiujof public «*;* be to the: colony. "Every country, F o"^ -■.■,rj ■poorer -for the luuia of auy greats r^|« aY; Tho speaker wout' on to disprove the »it, ; •nients as to tl^weakness of th&Govemmei by -showing .that the Native ml^.,: boU r /j dictated itie-withdrawal' of l«9,;"'. vone i bills fif&H.i tho order paper; { .^^r tio n \

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mHORNTOy SMITH. AND FIRTH'S ..I. PRICES CURRENT (Wholtosauc) Suhiect to alteration without notice. Sack 3. 100' S. 50"o Brown Brand Flour, & s. A. P. s. d. £. s. d. per ton 15 0 0 15 10 0 16 0 0 T.S.&P. Canterbury Brand 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps 8 0 0 Bran" 7 0 0 .. Fowl Wheat .. .. 4s. 6<i. per bnahel. The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bag 3 not returnable. Terms: Cash. Aucklan d, 13th September, 1878.. TtTORTH" BRITISH AND MERCAN JLI TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AjSD EDINBURGH. ESTABLISHED 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Capital .. .. .. £2.000,000 Reserve Fund.. .. 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 .. .. 916,616 His Grace th=> Bake of EoWbnrghe, K.T. v ick-Pkksidents : His Grace the Duke cf Sutherland, KG.; His trace the Dak* of Abercorn, K.G. Extraordinary DiRECTons: Right Hon. the Earl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Earl of Strath mere, Right Hon. Sir James Fer- Russon, of Kiikerran. Bart, Sir Matthew White Ridley, Bart., Right Hoe. the Earl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord vv'r-lverton, Sir Walter Jame=, Bart., Sir John Mnjorbanks, of T^ees, Bart., Sir Robert Hay, of HayafcOTiß; Bart., David Mahony, Esq., Dublin. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman : Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.S.T., and P.C. Fire Risks taken on buildings and property in the Provincial District of Auckland at lowxst rates. Losses promptly and liberally dealt with. SEER A BROS., Agents, Queen-street. Njsw S peiko Goods. The Undersigned are NOW OPENING UP heir STOCK OF NEW GOODS for the in coming Season's trade, comprising— • , NEW FANCY. DRESS MATERIALS,. (IN VAEI&TY). •Circy and- Black Luetres, Danish Lustres (now ' .;' . . ' ■■■■. shades). : "■•-.' -• I ;;':;'*;:-. .; New Washing Materials. Brocaded Cambrics, Lace Patterns, Galatea Stripes, and a very large assortment of ' ■'■■-->. ' • PKiNts'i... I :::'::,-;. PRINTS!! ; ;; ; PRINTS!! ,; GItKAT VARIETY OF. PATTERNS AND I'Uif -& usuAxiyr Cheap. ' '..;;.:..;,. : New Linen Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, ■ ' Ribbons, Haodkerchiefs, &c. ' ••':. *S. HOSIERY OF ALL KINDS. White and Grey Caliccs, in all the best.' makes (English and American). ~ rUKNISHING GOODS, and a carefully-selected ■ Stock of General Drapery of ~. ~ every description. s '""-'-: .a:: o. " ■ .-Also,- ■ ■;.- / ; ,;. ! '-::';- •; NEW CLOTHING OF ALL ElNpS' For Boy's and Men. ..-,.■.-■ •, "■' Shirts, Hats, Hosiery, Tweeds, &c, &c. i: KW % (1/ In the S.) Discount allowed upon a!I Oftsh Vurchaeas of 20/ and upwards. --RUSHBROOK AND BKIDGMIAN, '•'; DKAPiSRS, CI.O'iMIER3, &O.J ',/' JUNCTION DRAPERY WAKEHOUKK, (Opposite the Army enti Nn-vy Hotel), • : '■ U,FF 3 R Q. U EEN-STKI 'k't, '•-j--:^it . A I'CXL/lH r. : '-.i>zi6



After the fire has drawn up, Coke may ha added in small lumps (not in Jargo masses), either alone or mixed with Coal .A fire 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 fireli an 4 as. a means of economy of Coal is hardly, appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel "of" Coal and Coke is invaluable foi 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, thai; it can be raadc by any other means. —[Advt.] i.



LT\- Y^'N AM IT E. ; jTo Arrive, per Queen of thk West, now due \{y- f from ■London**--. ;;>'"%. TEN v TONS DYNAMITE j OKT.ONATORS, BATTERY. INS ULATED ,' : ,<-<3OPPER WIRE, FUSE, Etc., Kto. DYNAMITE 1b the Safest and Most Po^rful rtxolosive in nee. The Safety of Dynamite During . ,„ . ...TRANSPaUT.ANn STOKAGK.. ■~-.-. Extracts "from the Official"evidence given before i the Housoof Commons Select. Committee on Explosive Substances—Parliamentary Ses v ;-Bion.ptlß7-t:London; rr --- - ..... Boxei filled with dynamite bavo been thrown from' 'a great heijdit, and founn to sustain any amount of shock without exploding. They have also been placed' upon mi open fire, when the drnaniito burned- slowly aw at without ex ploding.—Parli mentary report—Blue Book, pas;e 179. , Dynamite has been In a railway collision, and, though the van and boxes containing it were brokeni no explosion took place.—Blue Book, page IS2, par.'2979. . Maior MalejridiP, R.A., H.jWb. Inspector of Gunpowder and Dynamite Factories, statea. in his evidence, (page 18, pnr. ICO), that the law re lating to dynamite is t\s much too stringent as the gunpowder law,is too lax; and (page 20, par 115) that the'time hns come for relieving safe nitrb-glycerine preparations from such un l, neceaaary restrictions as the nitro-Rlycenne Act mposeß upon them. . . , Professor Abel, the Ghenitafcto Her Majesty's War" Department, Rivea his experience that Nobel's dynamite is one of the ■safest, most powerful, and most convenient explosive as?ents applicable to industrial purposes.—Blue Book, pages 56, 57, and 59. : Agknts : E. P O II T E X & CO., _ QUEEN-STHWaT. AUCKLAND. TJIURNITURE—For the Drawinsjroom Jj Diuing-^oom, library, Be iroom, ■ • , , or Kitchen, ou Salo at 1 &H. COOKE'S. /^ABPETB—lncluding Brussels, lapes \_J try, Kiciderminstor, Staiill! Felt, and Dutch, on Sale I &H. CGOKK'3. T INOLKU M and Floorcloths, all uidths, J_J Bath' Mats, in Linoleur and Floorcloth, on Sale at T & H. COOKE'S. HEAIiTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered, Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. TEON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half 1_ Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all size?. \V>od Bedsteads and Wood Cot 3, on Sale at T. & - H. COOKE'S. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Feather Beds. Bolsters and Pil lows, on . Sale at T. & H. COOKIE'S. /"I LASSES.—Gliiraney Glasses, in Gilt, \JT-■■■-■ Y/alnut,.and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cane • Beated Chairs, in great variety, on . Sale at T. « H. COOKB'S. ! I3RICES.— As we iHiport direct from the It English Manufacturers, we are ■■■■■■''• able to sell all imported goods as low as a?.y house in town; and, employing btbam power in our Factory, are enabled to offer • •' • ' • articles of ioeal manufacture at a r •'' very moderate rate. -.i •-. T.-Sb KToocks's '-X H^sTUKK iND UARFKT WAR3CHOU X . 67.. QUaKN-STRttKT. LSSOLUTIOA OF PARTNERSHIP "We have Opened several Cases of BLACK AND .COLOURED SILKS, purchabkd-at very low price? :; in.thk Home Makkkvs. THK C O O U RED SILKS Comprise 1 the Nkwrst Shadics. ■ THK BLACK SILKS Wil be Sold at 2s. 11d. p»r Yard, in ..-■.':- ■ ' Order to Clear. ■ • ■ IMMKNSB QU A NTITIES OF :: DRESS GOODrf i\ lr.r, be Brought Forward at Job Pkiokb. GREAT BARGAINS 1 WILL BE GUYICN DURING THK WEEK J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND MP.ORTK^S QUBKN-STREBT. AUCKLAND. SILK JACKETS! -^^ _ , SUMMER CO3TUMKS W. RATTRAY Has Just Received, ex ' Martha Fisher, A LARGE STOCK OF LADIKS' SILK JACKETS AND SUMMER COSTUMES, OF THE Newest and Most Fashionable Styles and Materials, Which he requestß the Ladies of Auckland to call and inspect. WILLIAM "raTTRAY, draper and silk merc kb, New Zealand House, ' . , 66, queen-sthekt, '. Auckland. Opposite the Bank of I^ew Zealand. BON EDUST! BOKBDUBT BONEDUST'. TO ARRIVE, Per ' Darcy Pratt,' ' I rair!<a" srd 'Lcok-ou 160 tons BONEDUST ; Also, 50 tons SUPERPHOSPHATE. W. J. HURST & CO., < ■.. 301. Queen-st reel. BON EM E A L. 50TOKS CALIFORNIA BONEMEAL, j '■•..'.. ./•,..'; : •-.';' Fob Sale by [ W. S. LAURIE, : 7, WTNDH ADI -STREET. "O YE GRASS!- RYE GRASS! JO/. , , CLOVERS. J U. S T T.O HAN D, ■A.consignment o£ 1 400 bags POVERTY BAY RYE GRASS, for •. ';;'' Sale cheap. 'j■'■■■' Also, On Hakd, white clover rape red clover timothy • cow grass ' lucerne [ ;.; : . . &c, . Sec., :' &c, 1 v Oja1, Sup.kki.or Quality I- ' W. J.-HURST & CO., ■ 101^ Queen-street. ■AA'T : S! OA¥ S ! 0 ATS! ; VSOO bags PRIME TARTARIAN OATS ; ICOO baiis PRIME POTATOE OATS. :.,■.:;:> ;:-.vy.«J/:HURST & C 0.,: i ..;'....- ' ] .lGl. ; Queeu-etreflt, Auckland. C" H E M;l CAL ' "jl./f1 A N U R E. ..; ;.:'.•,■:/ >;«• .. .1M- The :' undersijrnsd are now prepared to supply their CHEMICAL MANURE lor Root and Green Crops, in any quantity. . '■; Analysis now ready, and copies will befor > warded on apnlication. ;;?-.■ ..:Wi J. HURST & CO., :',/.;';• ,v' :; . ' ' 101, Queen-street. ■'; ■_' ■-;.; ~- ' j JUS TO ■ P E N ED, :••'..>-l i.'X- ' ■ ■:. {'■. '■?■ .-., ■ ; ..■ - AT. ■ i• ■ L-I-N A X U X V « CO TS. IOiI'DOZEN FOUR-BUTTON KID GLOVES V-'.i-'i- '•!.'■"' 'QUITE'SOUND. ;I- Vl Qjs-.ly 25.; Gd. pee Pair. A. L I NAB UE ¥ & CO. 1 S, :><>>;< :'ioi ( fc.206,.«U3>&N-STRKKT, | ' "'AVGKtikw, : -■' \ '. f .'.,;,» ; ,'i j j ........ PIOMFORTABLE Board and Residence KJ ■ for' one or1 two respectable persons or cholars attending the city schools can bo ■rovided by a newly marr.'od couple* in a ;ealthy: neighbourhood, ten minutes' walk L-om Queen-btreet.—A pplv by letter to "Zeta," tlice oi'this paoer. ''



TpNCOURAGE »EW^ ZEALAND INDUSTRIES I'JK; „ 'W> To the People of AuokiMnd ! -; :J . Messrs .JE^llenstkn BrothijcbsJ I Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH . \. . . . I. ■,■•.•■ .OB" THE ' •'? :, ; J NEW: ZKALA.KD CLOTHINO FACTOU^ Is Now Opkn in Qaeen-etreet. opposite ' .--..• ■•■'■-_.■■■. Theatre R0ya1.....-',... >....-',... *""7~ '. .'. '. To effectually Introduce .tholr Goods i ... and drive out the imported article, •='..-■ - J they have decided to SELL a Sinqlb Artiolx at the Whojucsaue Pbioe. '. All Goods are marked In Plalß ; Figures, for Nett Cash only. \ ) Any Article purchased and not ap ; proved of, will be exchanged with I the same courtesy with which 11 was ' , , sold, or if desired, money will be returned. . The ouqoess which has attended the , ■ New Zealand C thing Factory's Retail Branches In other towns leads 1 the Proprietors to believe that there I .... exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Public to enoonrageNew ~ r ,_- Zealand Industries, especially wher, ', ' ... superior advantages are offered; and ■ ■'■:.-.. your support is solicited on this under , standing only. J. B. KOBINSON, j Manages Auckland Branch. i i t - P SOLB AGJCNT FOR W 1C R T H E I M ' S , CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES, ; THE B ST MACHINE IN THE WORLD. I : : : , RATIONAL INSUKANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. i . I Capital .. £1,000,000. i ; UNLIMITED LIABILITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, of every description accepted on the moat favourable terms. All funds invested in the colony. ' ■ < ■ = i HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. ST NION INSURANCE COMPANY J■ "U " 6» '■ ~,,, NKW ZKAUNI) : ' ' ' CAPITA!,„ _ .—„ £2,000,000 AT) C K. h A N D 8..H A N C H: O tl X X N - S T H X X T, ho Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurano granted on Dwelling - hcoHOb Stores, Shops, Buildings In which trade le carried on, Merohandlae, and Goorta of every doßoriptlon, MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steemers, Merohandiae of till ! klndß, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, Mr Lovvkst Odrrbnt lUtks, R. U. STKVKNSON, J'i|.)H CT iffHW ZEALAND INSURANCE i.l COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. Capital „ - «1,000,000. 5 Reinsurance Fund and Reserve _ £155,000, ' Insurance against LOSS BY KIRK of every description of Property may be effeotod with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer , chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by fcteamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Wool -nbject to special arrangement. isr Losses Promptly Paid. GICOHGK P. PIKRCK, Manager. nnHE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW , ZEALAND (LIMITED). Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up .. .. 350.000 Thia Bank is prepared to grant Special Rates for Deposits, and to arrange for the transaction of all Hanking business upon ternns to be ascer tained upon application. . . (Signed), DAVID HEAN, Mnnager. Auckland, 14th September, 1878. mHE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. This Bank is open to make special arrange ments for Fixed Deposits, and Banking business ' generally. WILLIAM BURTON, Manager. Auckland Branch, 14th September, 1878. : " "DANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. Established 1817. ...... ,::; Paid-up Capital .. .. .. £1,000,000 Reserve Fund .. .. .. 450,000 This Bank is prepared to make special arrangements for Deposits lodged for. fixed ' periods, and to transact all other Banking I Business on terms to be ascertained on appli cation., ''. . ~■;..•'■ ■' ';.'. •'.; ■ | ' - Auckland Branch: ' '.'•-- T. H. IVEY, .. --Manager. X> ANK OF AUSTRALASIA. [ Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1835. Paid-up Capital .... .. ..£1,200,000 Guakantek and Reserve Funds .. i 215,710 Undivided Profits ..-,., .. .. 151,599 This Bank allows interest on Fixed Deposits, and transacts all other Banking buuiness at the most favourable rates.. Terms can be ascertained on application. Auckland Branch: .. < J. LAWFORD, ;." , . y: ! Manager. TTNION : BANK ! OF AUSTRALIA. fy) ESTABLISHED 1837. j f'sx "h Paid-up Capital- .. .. .*■■ ..£1.500,000 Reserved Fund .. .. .._. .^ i 780,000 This Bank receives Deposits at Interest, and transacts all general banking business on the most favourable terms, wh eh can be a3certained at its office in Queen-street, and its other Branches and Agencies in the District. (Signed), i JOSEPH B. POUNDS, !"'' : Manager, Auckland.