twata In almost the same words Pera Tino Wi Tako, Whetero, Matiri te Whe whi 'and Rewi all spoke in terms of welcome, and hoped that the meeting would prove SU__fter the chiefs had speaking, kaikai, or refreshment, was prepared for the visitors, which tbey declined to par take of on account of having to hurry for the train. The meeting was brought to a close with another tangi, and a general rubbing of no£e3' RETURN TO TOWN. The strangers theu returned to town by a special train, seeming highly delighted with having seen their friends after so long a separation. # A private interview took place during the afternoon. . Sir George Grey remains, through indis position, confined to the houce, provided for the accommodation of himself and suite, and indeed the severe weather must be very trying to him as to others. The township is quite deserted during the evening. Everything is very quiet. 12.26 p.m.

I have just learned that the meeting is definitely fixed for to-morrow moruing, to be held in Mr Pinnington's building. 12.45 p.m.

The weather is . still bad. aud there is very little chance of anything of importance being done to-day. The usual train from here took a few passengers away, but the special from town waa crowded both with Europeans and native visitors, who are strolling about in anticipation of something being dono. A few went to the Pah this morning, and amused themselves by play in«' marbles with the Maori boys. THE TARAROA. The Tararoa could not land her passen gers yesterday, bat\proceeded to Auckland with about 140 onboard for New Plymouth. PRIVATE INTERVIEWS. Private interviews have taken place this morning with some of the native chiefs aud the Native Minister. Rewi has telegraphed for Major Kemp to]come up from Wanganui, so that it is impossible to tell when the meeting will take place. SIR GEORGE GREY UNWELL. Sir George Grey is still unwell. It is re ported that he hurt his leg when getting off the stoamer on Friday last. The visitors are returning to town by tho 1 o'clock train. 1.40 p.m. CARTS OF PROVISIONS. Rewi suggested this morning that the meeting should not take placo before Wed nesday In order that the Taranaki and Opu nake natives might all have time to arrive, also the carts (reported to be thirty) with provisions from Parihaka.

(Per Press Agency.)

WAITARA, Monday, noon. (Received in Wellington at 6.48 p.m.. De tained by Government Work.) " FLOODS. News has been received that 300 natives with sixty dray loads of provisions are de layed south of Opunake owing to the flood ing of the river. The meeting is postponed till Wednes day at Rewi's request. Z~_?, WAITARA, this day, 10.40_a.m. Throughout Monday afternoon it con tinued raining hard and blowing a perfect hurricane. Visitors returned to town, but the hotels and stores were well filled with natives. The buildings that were erected for the Maoris were partly blown down. ARRIVALS. Forty bullock drays and about 200 natives from Parihaka are hourly expected. Rewi does not want the meeting to take place till they arrive, but nothing is known for certain what will be done until to-day (Tuesday). CONSULTATION OF CHIEFS. Rewi had a consultation with the other chiefs, but no visitors were admitted. Afterwards Te Wetere came down to the Bridge Hotel, and amused himself by dancing the " Schottishe," which he did in a style that would not disgrace any ball room. The township was very quiet all the evening. Te Wetere kecp3 perfect order amongst his men—far more than the other chiefs. 10.50. THE MEETING. It is decided to commence the meeting to-day at one o'clock. Sir George Grey is still unwell and confined to his bed. The special train from New Plymouth has just arrived with about 130 passengers—a great many natives amoDgst their number. Everything is very quiet. 1.15 p.m. Great preparations are now being made With a view to holding the meeting at 1 o'clock. Waitara is crammed with Euro peans and natives.

DEPUTATIONS TO THE HON. J. MACANDREW, MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS.

THE CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION. In last night's issue we mentioned the fact of a deputation having during the after noon waited upon the Minister of Public Works, with a view to urge upon the Government the necessity of extending the railway to the Queen-street wharf, and to construct a passenger station in the heart of the town. The following gentlemen, representing the committee, were present:— Messrs. T. Morrin, J. M. Lennox, Joseph Newman, F. Larkins, and J. Cosgrave. The desires of the public on this matter are 'so well known that we need not recapitulate the many arguments on the subject. The gentlemen who formed the deputation were well received, and used every intelligent argument which could be adduced to gain a favorable decision. , Dr. Purchas introduced the business of tho deputation, and explained the wants of the people, respecting the extension to Queen-Btreet wharf, and also the central station. , After hearing a detailed statement of t_e schemes, Mr Macandrew said he would like to know what they meant by a central station. , ~ Dr. Purchas explained that it was the proposed station in the heart of the town. Mr Macandrew said that would involve a vast expenditure. Mr Morrin explained that no large out lay beyond cost of construction would be involved by constructing the line across Stanley-street as it was mainly through city property. Mr Macandrew said.he.did not doubt but that such would ultimately be done, but be j questioned whether it could be done for some time. . . I Respecting the sale of railway tickets in shops, as advocated by Mr Newman, Mr Macandrew hoped that such a system would be in vogue throughout the colony. Committees had gone into the subject and approved of something of tbe kind^ being done. Respecting the central station, he (Mr Macandrew) did not like expressing any opinion. It involved too large an ex penditure of money which could be more advantageously spent m other ways in Auckland. Messrs Lawson aud Conyers were highly-experi enced gentlemen, and had instructions to consider what was best to be done. Dr. Purchas asked if he agreed to the extension to the wharf. . Mr Macandrew said yes. He was inclined to agree with that, Mr Lawson and Mr Conyers had been examining into matters with a view to report. He thought the outcome of such would be the ordering of the work to be done. Mr Morrin asked if the proposed line into the heart of the city could be suiveyed, and an estimate given, for the information of the public. , . Mr Macandrew said he would get the surveys made, and a report drawn up. Mr Larkins said that the opinion of the bulk of the people was that something of the sort should be done. If the Govern ment did nothing in the matter they would he enraged, but they were now quiet, under the impression that the necessary steps were being taken to meet their require ments. „ r „ Mr Macandrew said he generally found that every person wanted a railway up to

his own door. The Wellington terminus was.farther from the centre of population than the Auckland. He rather thought that the Dunedin station was the same. He would, however, have surveys made, and reports prepared. The scheme should have the most favourable attention, and should be sanctioned if it could be carried out without undue expenditure of public I money. Mr Newman thought Mr Macandrew wns under a wrong impression a3 to the position of the Dunedin station. Mr Morrin thought that a great mistake made by those in power was in their not paying more attention to constructing lines, &c, which -wouldjact as feeders to tbe rail ways. However, their first business was the station at Queen-street wharf, and another station in central Queen-street for passenger traffic. Mr Macandrew thought that the Queen street wharf station could be done within a reasonable time. After some explanations respecting Harbour Board privileges, &c, the deputation [thanked the Minister of Public Works, and withdrew.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" THE WOMAN IN RED." In spite of the weather there was a very fair attendance at the Theatre last nignt, The piece produced was Sterling Coyne's drama "The Woman in Red," a play which gives plenty of scope for fine acting. Mrs Walter Hill undertook the character of tho heroine, Rudiga, and Mr T. B. Steele was Victor Sanson (the mountebank). Mrs Hill acted with both power and feeling ; in fact, we have seldom seen her to greater advantage. The same remarks apply to Mr Steele, whose Victor Sanson was a very satisfactory representation. Messrs. Bur ford, Emmett, aud Musgrave are well-fitted with suitable parts ; and Miss Raymond, Miss St. Tan, and Mr O'Brien help to make up a powerful caste. Tbe play is well mounted. It will be repeated this evening.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.

(Before Thos. Macffarlane, Esq., Chair man ; and Archd. Clements, Esq., JP..) INEBRIATES. Mary Ann O'Brien, James Burrows, and John Lenuon were fined for being drunk. A ROW. Henry Black, Wm. Stuart, and Chas. Christopher were charged with behaving in a public place, to wit, the bar of the Greyhound hotel, in a maimer calculated to create a breach of the peace. William Stuart and Christopher pleaded guilty, but Black pleaded not guilty. Constable Law said there was a great disturbance in the Greyhound Hotel last night. The two prisoners, who pleaded guilty, were fighting, and Black was urging them on, in fact he was the principal cause of the disturbance. Constable Doyle deposed to seeing the prisoner stripped to the shirt, and urging the other two men to fight. In his opinion he wasjthe occasion of the whole row. Robert Moyle gave corroborative evi -_f.T_._fl The prisoner, after being sworn made a statement to the effect that he had dono his best to prevent the fight. He merely took oil" his coat to prevent it getting spoilt. In answer to Sergeant-Major Mason the prisoner admitted that he .might have said "I'll see fair play." Fredk. Pascoe deposed to seeing the prisoner hold Christopher for over five minutes. He did his best to prevent the fight, though Mr Darby sung out " let him go and get a d—h good thrashing." Wit ness heard prisoner say " shake hands and make it up." Sergeant-Major Mason said he would ask the Bench to dismiss the case after the last witnesses evidence. The Chairman said the Bench was dis satisfied with the case as it stood, aud would like Mr Darby's evidence. Christopher and Stuart were then sentenced to pay a fine of 10s and costs, or take 48 imprisonment. Mr. Darby said he saw the row, and did his utmost to get the persons fighting out. Black was seeing fair play. He said at first he would not let the fight go on, but he did afterwards. . . In answer to the prisoner, witness said " You were just as bad as any of them." 10s and costs, or 48 hours' imprisonment with hard labour.

ANOTHER FIGHT.

Joseph Willing and Richard Deghcrty were charged with behaving in a public placo, to wit, Queen-street, in a manner calculated to provoke a breach of the peace, gv The prisoners pleaded not guilty. _ " Constable Madden deposed to seoiug the prisoners fighting in the street on tho 22ad inst. He arrested Willing, but Dogherty escaped. Both were the worse for liquor. Wm. Kelly, a seaman, deposed to seeing the prisoners lighting. Willing was the first to strike a blow. David Taylor gave corroborative evidence. Willing was fined 103 and costs^ and Dogherty 40s and costs, or 14 days' im prisonment. COLLAKLES3 DOGS. The following persons were lined for having dogs without collars: Charlesi Lyons, 53 and costs; William Garrick, 5s and costs; George Norris, 5s and oosts ; William Farrent, Is and costs: Robert Craw, is and costs; James Lyle, is and costs. OE-CENK IANOtrrAGE. Robert McChesney was summoned for using °XeS^A^S&^orr r , as Mr Dufaur. who is employed for the defence, was unable to attend. STRAYING COWS. John Carter was fined 5s land costs for allow iDwflli_m Jenffis pleaded guilty to a similar offence, and was mulcted 5s and coats. BITE BY A DOG. - , . Alexander Walker was summoned for having at da__erous dog in his possession which a tacked W m. Bet-any. The defendant pleaded uot guilty. VUf __ Wm Bettany deposed to having beenbittpn hy the'dog, inAlexandra-street; firstly on the pihnw secondly on the thigh. Hammond Mayers, a cabman, residing in Alexa_dr£etre-t, deposed to seeing tho dog bite Bettany The boy did not aggravate the dog. Thp same doc bit witness daughter. Harriet Prime, the father of the boy, Graco Wafker Mrs Gribbin, and the defendant, also S evid-nce^some of the witnesses declaring that the boy had been teasing the dog. Fined Is, and 34s costs. by-laws. Tho following fines were imposed for breaches of by laW3 :—Thomas Jack is, and William TTnnter- £ for stray horses ; George McCaslm SHot -traymg cow; Alaxander Barr Is, for chimney on fire. __~_-, ALLEGED CRUELTY. Joseph Bowman was charged with cruelly ill-treatiriK a dog by stabbing it with a toife. The -Ser, who isabutcher, pleaded guilty, but stated that he struck at the dog when it was ______« meat (as it constantly dia) fioin his shop! The dog had recovered now. 10s and COStS. WREAKING A WINDOW. Two boys, Alfred Laurence and Frederick Fa "weather, were summoned for wilfullyfreak ing a pane of glass of a building at Arch Hill, OM 3rMnZ' slid there were threo Chinamen livtaVSA-ChHlurwho were constantly an- Tofe P \ y&rfa°clrfeift^ Hll° saiu he did not see anyone throw stones, though, no doubt, some were thrown. John Thomas Shannon said he was too tar away to see the stones thrown. _„,___, ~_, „ Ah KflW, a Chinaman, who was sworn on a match denosed to the fact of a pane ot glass be!nArok^nbyaßtone, When he opened the door°he _aw llurence a>.d several boys running away. L_ur_nce was the only one he recog nised.. Boys wero constantly in the habit of anThomfs hFaldersaid the Chinamen were con- thlfte^r| __!rw- a thlr confessed to having thrown tho Abrahams said that Laurence and Fairweather had confessed to throwing the StFined 5s apiece and costs, amounting to _118s each.

THE RAILWAY STATION.

(To the Editor of the STAR.) SIE _I see in this morning's paper a letter from Mr A M. Williams, suggesting that Sher public meeting be called to haveja full expression of opinion as to the most suitable site for our railway station if it is to be removed from its present situation. Now, sir, I don't think Mr Macandrew is a man likely to be hoodwinked, but 1 do

think, perhaps through want of more information, that he has no idea of the feeling of the people of Auckland regarding the railway station question. It was generally understood that the committee appointed at the late meeting had certain duties entrusted to them to perform, and theu isport to another meeting. The result of their labors, I think, will .lather open the eyes of the Minister of Works when the meeting suggested takes place, and their report is read, and to which I would invite one and all interested to " roll up."—Yours eto., T. B. Hill.

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

The following Is the calendar of prisoners for trial at the Supreme Court, Auckland, com mencing on Monday next:— '■ booms Richards, England, bushuum, 45, Church of England, horse-stealing and larceny; Percy Alonzo Pierce, American, pattern-maker, 26, Uni versalist, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm; Alexander Daniels Julemont, S. American, cook and steward, 26, Roman Catholic, stealing from the person ; John Brodie Russell, New Zealand, cierk, 24, Church of England, embezzlement (two charges): Henry Devoy, Ireland, shoemaker, 39, Koman Catholic, horse-stealing; Patrick Noonan, Ireland, labourer. i!>, Roman Catholic, attempt to murder; Mary Anue Croker, obtaining goods by false pretences; Homi Hemara, stealing from a store ; Pita, attempt to rape ; Walter John Norfolk, labourer, 19, single, Church of England, horse-stealing and larceny. All the prisoners are single except Mrs Croker.

ARRIVAL OF THE SCHIEHALLION FROM LONDON.

Tub numbers of the barque Schiehallion, from London, were hoisted at the Mount Victoria Signal Station at three o'clock this afternoon, but owing to the con trary wind she is not expected to get inside the harbour before dark. The Schiehallion has made the quickest passages for some time, being 100 days out from London, while the Dunelm is 101 The Schiehallion is a fine iron barque of COO tons register, and is commanded by Captain J. Levack. She brings a. cargo of general merchandize valued at £15,900, and comes consigned to Messrs Shaw, Savill, and Co.'s agents.

MRS. KENDRICK'S BENEFIT TO-NIGHT.

The Ethiopian Minstrels, under the ma nagement of Messrs Ross and Dean, will give their varied eutertaiumeiit and ball this evening, in the Lome-street Hall, for the benefit of Widow Kendrick and chil dren. As the object is one of charity, there should be a large attendance.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day,

Latest Quotations. —Sales : Moanatairi, 60s. ; Auckland Timber Co., £6. Buyers : Moanatairi,GOs; Caledonian, SOs; Alburnia, 50s ; Auckland Timber Co., £5155. Sellers : Alburnia, 52s 6'd ; Devon, 9s ; Bendigo United, 5s 9d.

RUSSELL, this day.p Arrived : Taupo and Iona; also Julia Price and Cbampion. BIG HAUL OF MULLET. An immense haul of mullet was made yesterday. Mountains, a youth of twelve, secured I,SOO iv one haul. His father last year caught 1,300, but the "chip" has beaten him. DAMAGE BY STORM. The weather is very unsettled. This morning the wind kept suddenly shifting, with terrific force and heavy rain. The cutter Energy was blown ashore, and a yacht was blown bottom up, but neither seemed to be damaged. The cutter Green way received damage, all the woodwork on the north-west end being blown down.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. THE DISQUALIFICATION OF MR

McGEE

At a meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club the disqualification of Mr McGee, by the Auckland Jockey Club, was considered, when it was decided that there was not sufficient reasons adduced for the decision come to by the Auckland Jockey Club.

DUNEDIN, this day. DANGEROUS KEROSENE.

The police here have obtained various samples of kerosene in this provincial dis trict and forwarded them to the Governmeu t analysist for examination.

CITY LAND SALE,

WELLINGTON, this day,

The site occupied by the Supreme Court, Police, and Resident Magistrate's Court, Lambton Quay, was put up for sale by auction at noon to-day on behalf of the Government. The attendance was large, and bidding spirited. Frontage consists of 107 feet. Bidding started at £100 per foot and ran rapidly up to £150 without any dwelling. The property was finally knocked down to Dr. Buller for £153 per foot. The amount realized was £1G,371.

FINANCIAL MATTERS, EDEN COUNTY.

MkTole, M.H.R., yesterday interviewed the Hon. Mr Macandrew, Minister of Public Works, on matters affecting the interest of Eden, and one amongst other questions of importance referred to, was the necessity of the payment with as little delay as possible of the County share of the £40,000. The Hon. Mr Macandrew explained that the amount payable in respect of Eden County, along with those of other Counties similarly situated," had been apportioned, and the difficulty which had appeared to exist affecting immediate payment of the same had now been removed, and that before his leaving Wellington the amount of £2,222 to each county had been ordered to be paid or thwith.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close ab Under :- For Thames, this day, at 5.;*9 p.m.; and to-mor row, 9.30 a.m, at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, on Thursday next, at 1130 a.m. . For Wangarei Heads, V\ raipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, this day, at 4 p.m. For Russe 1, per VV aiwera, to-morrow, at a For nLevuka, per Flirt, on Thursday next, at For P Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowe_, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. . For Waiwera, Warkworth, To Arai, Waipu. Wangarei. and Mangapai, por Annie Milbank, onThurssday next, at lOa.m. For Tauranga, Gisbome, Napier, Southern Pro vinces, and Australian Colonies, per laupo, on Thursday next, at 3 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per Australia, im mediately after arrrival from Honolulu. j g^ b jss. Chief Postmaster.

SUPREME COURT.—In Banco.

(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies.) THIS DAY. Brigham v. Morton and others. Mr Hesketh for plaintiff, aud Mr Whita-. ker and Mr Lusk for defendants. This action was brought to test the va lidity of a deed iv relation to Mrs Brissen den's trust property at Epsom, the plaintiff having raised money for Mrs Brissenden, for which he felt himself responsible, he was therefore desirous of being secured against pecuniary loss. The merits of the case were argued at great length by counsel on both sides, when His Honor reserved his decision. NEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED), V. UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Mr Hesketh appeared for tbe appellants, and Mr Tyler for the respondents. This was an appeal on the part of the New Golden Pah Gold Mining Company, Coro mandel, from a decision of the Warden s Court, Hauraki gold mining district upon alleged encroachments upon ground held by the Union Beach Gold Mining Company, as shown by the plan. In reply to His Honor, Mr Hesketh said that everything had been regular as to

license, but the evidence .tended to show, that one post was.not, placed in its proper position, as indicated on the margin of the license. Mr Tyler said the point to be considered was whether the pegs are to be controlled by the miner's license, or the license by the pegs. Mr Hesketh introduced the matter at issue by stating the extent and other parti culars of appellants' claim, with ramarks on the warden's decision, which set forth a part of the case. Mr Tyler argued thai the judgment of the Lower Court ought not to be considered in the preseut instance. His Honor said that the present action was in the nature of specific relief, and the opinions which the warden might have ex pressed would not affect the issue of the present case. Facts would have weight, but not opinions. Mr Hesketh referred to various clauses of the Goldfields Act in favour of the positio n assumed by the appellants. His Honor said he had a good deal to do with the making of the Act, and it was in tended for the chief purpose of putting an end to the constant quarrellings among miners about boundaries, etc. Mr Hesketh continued his argument on the point of contention showing that a fraudulent representation had been made to the warden in respect of the angles of the ground, and upon which fraud or mis representation, the license had been obtained by respondents. The case was proceodinggas we went to press.

To the author of "Rhymes on the Times," sung at the Theatre on Saturday night, of which the following is a sample : — " The blessed Russians talk of war, But they'll be ragg'd and jagg'd And if the Czar don't take a care He will be scragg'd." Bones, thou hast cast a happy thought Like sunlight through the haze ; Though other men the gain have caught, Fret not to lose the praise. Thou surely hast poetic power To help the widow's needs, While Scott unites to charm the hour, And noble Doran leads.

The specifications and plaHB for the Waterworks (plans for Timaru) were re ceived by the s.s. Rotorua, and may be seen at the ofhee of the Town Clerk, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. Tenders have been extended to July 22nd.

When Ton Wish to Furnish Your House obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informa tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing 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 Ooods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-price ! Also, just opened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. _ Just received, some magnificent all-wool 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 town. Catalogues sent Post Free. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Arcade," where, in addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— HOLLOWAY, GAELICK, AND CRANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-s teet Auckland.

EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, JUNE 25.



WANTED, a respectable Lad to drive a Baker's Cart.—Mr Lyle, Glasgow Bakery. Wellln g ton- street. W^^^ANTED, a boy to milk a few cows and deliver milk neighbourhood of Grafton Road. Apply to Mr. Hardwick, Shortland-street. W"ANTEDTa good"Machinist. Apply to G. Foster, Boot Manufacturer, Market Cor ner, Queen-street. WANTED, a first-class Barman. Ap aimmediately to John Menaies, Auckland Hotel. WANTED, Stone Wallers. Apply to' Larkin and O'Brien, on the Kaipara Railway. -_NTED, a Nurse Girl, Apply to Mrs. Scott, Chapel-street. ANTED, a situation as Barmaid by a respectable young person. Several general servants and married couples wanted immediately Jat E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. W__NTED, Farm Couple (unincum bered) Waikato; Girl to milk. Pan mure ; Hotel Housemaids, Nursegirls, Female Servants, town and country.—Hannaford's Re gistry, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—I am sorry to inform the Ladies I have not yet had time to pub ish my weekly bat of bargains, but believe I shall be able to to-morrow. Tho beautiful Is Muffs are already half gone, and the 6d ltink Collars with Links are going fast. —W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. , WANTED, immediately, a Barmaid at tho Exchange Hotel for upstairs bar. WANTED, a Boy to make himself useful in the stove.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. WANTE D, immediately, an experienced Gum Packer.—Apply to H. P. Barber, Fort-street. WANTED, good General Servant- Mrs Sloman. top of Grafton Road, third house below Wesleyan Chapel. W~" ANTED, a strong capable Lad to look after an engine.—Apply at Star Office. '-. -■ WANTED, a Grocer's Assisant.—F. Hewin and Brother, Queen-street. WANTED, a first-class Gasfitter.— Branbton & Forster, Albert-street. rANTED, two respectable Youths, as Apprentices to the Clothing and Out fitting Business.—Apply Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. 92. Queen-street. WANTED, a Young Man.—Apply to M. Elley, Butcher, Manukau Road, Parnell. '_ WANTED, a Timber Merchants Clerk thoroughly competent to keep Books by double entry.—Address Box 10, Post-office, Auckland. WANTED to LET, three small Cottages at a low rental.—Apply to P. Tulley, No. 56. Market Houso.E ANTED, Purchasers lor all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, Sec, at Prices to meet the times. Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdbhip. Manager. ANTED KNOWN, that White' is the best and cheapest Cement. On Sale, 500 casks.—Keaue and Jenkinson.Victona street East, Auckland. WAN TED, a strong Boy, as an Appren tice to the Baking and Confectionery.— Jas. Leslie, Parnell. . WANTED, two pair of Sawyers for the bush.-John Smyth, No. 7. Queen-Btreet. ANTED, two Gentlemen Boarders ; all tbe comforts of a quiet home ; terms mo derate.—Apply Myrtle Villa, Mount-3treet. T_TANTED, the Public to know that L. V V 11. Green has a splendid collection of Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale this year; also 200,000 two-year old Quicks, 12s per 1000; 30,000 one-year-old, 8s per 1000. Gardens and Orchards laid, out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.— Lilydale Nuhseby, One Tree Hill. All orders left with Mr. Greenwood, Market House Inspector, will be promptly attended to. N.B.—L. H. Green attends the Market every Saturday. W "ANTED Known, DUTTON BROS, are now prepared to Supply all kinds of Corks, viz., Wine, Beer, Brewers' Bungs, Che mists' Vials, Daffies, &c.; also, Manufacturers of Life Buoys. Belts, Ships' Fenders, and genuine Cork Socks.—Cork Manufactory, Upper Queen street, Auckland. N.8.-Cork Shavmga for Sale. . __ WANTED KNOWN, that W. Brown hill, Bootmaker, late of 70. Queen-street has removed to his new premises, 156. Queen street, next to the New Zealand Clothing Factory, where all orders for town or country, will receive piompt attention. HE PINES, EPSOM.—Studies will be '■ resumed on Monday, Bth July. Mrs, Racketrawhaß vacancies for.Boarders.



SrfrTANTED 9- SELL (cheap), 1 ton of , -'VV-TreaileTmiy^^b.^_ba^or 2s 6d; 60 -oases of Apples: Large Apples, Id lb., srna-i c Appfeß.;3d lb. Vegetable- Dtehes, from 2s 3dto , 3s (ia; Hit vl meat uwhot .-unci »• •»"•«• — — i Gold Stone Uups and Saucors, only Odeach Ladies' Kid Boots, only 5a fid; Maltese Laco from Is 8d to 3s fc_ a yard,- Hair Pins, Is 2d lb. Clothes Pegs, four dozen for 6d, 6s peroaseo 5 gross; large Fancy Vinegar Bottles, Is each lot of Flower Pot _so_n Id to Is each; and a variety of other rti le cheap; Popular Relish Sauce, only 6s 6d per dozen; a rare Bargain: a Beer Pump, with four brass taps, only 30s; Blacking, Is per box; Blue 9d per lb.; Full weight Sperm Candles, Hd lb., 6 lbs. for 5s 3d ; Washing Powders, 6d per doz.—H. Watts. Pitt \KT ANTED KNOW N. - TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS.



MONEY ADVANCED In SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, rc-payablo by weeiciy instalments, at L. 11. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Oilice, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. ~ . Private Entrance dowi right-ofway. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, includmg Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houso Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Bluo Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c., at tho lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street NY~Person who can give information of the present whereabouts of Hannah Henry, last heard of at Taranaki. Will oblige by writing to M. A.H., Dunedin. _______ FOUND, an Umbrella.—Apply to John Jame«„ Shortland - street, corner of O'Connell-street. _ IT<OUND, a Brown and White Setter JP Dog.—lf not claimed within ssven days, will be soid to pay expenses. LOST, from Crowther's Stables, Welles ley-street, a Brown Horse, clipped, mealy nose, scar on back.—£l reward on returning horse to above address.



IN the matter of "The Joint Stock Companies Act, 1860," and of tho several Acts amending the same, aud in the matter of Winding-up the Tairua Prospectors Oo_u Mining Company (LIMITKD). By direction of His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies. Notico is hereby given that the said Judge has appointed SATURDAY*, the sixth day of July, 1878, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at his Chambers, Supreme Court-house, Auckland, to mako a CaU ou tho Contributories comprised in the Supplementary List of Contributories of this Company, and that the Official Liquidator of the said Company proposes that the said Call shall be Two Shilling- per Share. -AU persons interested are entitled to attend at such day, hour, and placo, to offer objections to such Call. Dated thus twenty-first day of June, 1878. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. mHISTLE HOTEL. SINGLE BOTTLE DEPARTMENT. A SINGLE BOTTLE OF SPIIIITS. WINE, OR BICER, at WHOLESALE PRICE. _fc_r Quality Guaranteed. *__ J. G. LI T T LE, PROPRIETOR. T>ILLIARDS. gz?~ THISTLE HOTEL. ATENT FOR A DOUBLE-ACTING, ANTI-FRICTION BRICK MACHINE. This is to notify that Robert Niedergesaess, of Newtown, near Wellington, in the Colony of New Zealand, Engineer, did, on this twelfth day ofjuno instant,dcposit at the office of the Patent Officer, in the Colonial Secretary's Office, in Wellington, a specification or instrument in writing under his hand and seal, particularly describing and ascertaining the nature of the said Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed ; and that by reason of such deposit the said Invention is protected and secured to him exclusively for the term of six calondar months thence next ensuing. And I do further notify that the said Robert Niedergesaess has given notice in writing at my office of his intention to proceed with his application for Letters Patent for the said Invention, and that I have appointed Friday, tho eighteenth day of October nexl, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at my office, to hear and consider tho said application and all objec tions thereto; and I do hereby require all persons having an interest in opposing the grant of such Letters Patent to leave, on or before the fourteenth day of October next, at my office in Wellington, particulars in writing of their objections to the said application, otherwise they wiil be precluded from urging the samo. ,_, _ _ Given under my hand this twelfth day of June, 1878. „_,__. W. S. REID. Patent Officer. TRADESMEN can have their Books postep up and accounts made out, &c, by the day, week, or month, as per agreement:— Apply by letter to " H.M.," Star Office. HE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), afford every facility To pel-sons willing to become Consumers o GAS. The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into th& Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. And SUPPLY a METER, keeping tho whole in order, without any charge whatever. Office of tho Company: 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. To Let. O BE LET, in St. George's Bay Road, that delightful Residence of Major Heaphy's.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Queen street. , TO LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the New North Road, with half-acre of grass land; rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. . TO LET, a Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, situate in Carlton Gore Road, near corner of Grafton Road.—Apply for address at this office ; or to Mr. E. B. Dickson, Regent-street. Grafton Road. O LET, a House in Seafield View.— Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. TO LET, in Stanley-street, Great North Road, oppoaite H. Ogle, carter, a comfort able I-roomed House, with good well; rent, Bs.— Apply to R. Downey.



Shirts. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts, 4 uckland gold mining ____. COMPANY (LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that a Call (3rd) of Six pence per Share has this day been made by the Directors upon the Capital of the Company, payable to the Secretary, at tho Office of the Company, Shortland-street, next Post-office, Auckland, on or before MONDAY, the 15th day of July, 1878. RO BERT HORNE, Secretary- Auckland, 24th June, 1878. GALVANISED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OP GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all lands of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notico. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all nia arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, • wellesley-street, Attokxantj. "BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS. In Red and Blue, from „5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealakd Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Lists and Prices free from JOHN LKGGE Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland.



I. Meetings. ."TW* O T~ I C X t * T-y"IT-T . VT\ Tt •TT TTT «XT ftm A mT/-V^T [. ___),-il\._^_ll(_7 _-.» l_J TV __ I o_.__X__>_N ! IMPROVEMENT. ' The Committee are requested to meet at tho Large Room. Insurance Buildings, on WED NESDAY, 26th June, at 3 o'clock p.m., to receive the ReDort of Sub-Committee. JAMES P. KING, Hon. Sec. y^VONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT The Annual Meeting of Ratepayer* will be held, in the Devonport Hall, on WEDNESDAY "E VKNING, the 10th July, at 7.30. W. HOILE BROWN, Chairman. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. The Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held, at the Protestant Hall, Newton, ou WEDNESDAY EVENING next, 3rd July, 187S, at 7.30 sharp, . By order of the G.M. T O. G. T. OF THE WORLD. All Lodge Deputies, and the Officers of Sub- Lodges, are specially requested to meet, at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, at 8 o'clock p.m. punctually on THURSDAY next, tho 27th, to receive most important communications. Members of the 1.0. G.T. of tho World in pos session of the current quarter's password will be admitted. S. EDGER. G.W.C.T. of N.Z. North. T~ O. G. T. Tho SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE. No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meet, as usual, in the Aiexaudra-street School room, every TUESDAY EVENING, at 7.30. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL. Secretary. "OEMUERA HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NO T I C E. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District will be held, in Mount Hobson School-house, Remuera, on MONDAY, the Bth day of July. 1878, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To receive Report of out-going Trup* is, elect new Trustees, Auditors, and Fen. .viewers ; also, to consider the question of lighting the district with gas. J. L. WILSON, Chairman. ~A C. B. & 9 AUCIvLAND BRANCH, No. 81. fThc Half-yearly Meeting, for ELECTION of Officers for ensuing term, &c, will take place in St. Patrick's Hall, on WEDNESDAY, June 26, at 7.30 p.m. M. CONNOLLY. Secretary. H -J_J EWMA RX E T HIGHWAY _DI DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers will be held in the Newmarket Hall, on Tuesday, the 16th day of July, 1878, at 7.30 p.m. Business:—To receive report of outgoing Trustee, elect new Trustees, Auditors, and Fence Viewers. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman. -DONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT^ In compliance with a request duly signed, I hereby convene a Special Meeting of the Rate payers of the above District, to be held at Ponsonby Hall, Ponsonby, on Wednesday, the" 10th day of July prox., at 7.30 p.m. Object of Meeting: To take into consideration the advisability of forming the Ponsonby Hißh way District into a Borough under " The Municipal Corporations Act. 1876." WM. THORNE, Chairman. S Ponsonby, June 24,1878,



For Sale. FOR SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £36 Bsa-year.. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents. Fort-street. jrfgffaWmm f^i LADIATOK, ifri^^^B&M For Private Sa'e- tbe well _^_JHi ._»_! known borse " Gladiator." -^-*ssß^___-r__^ Particulars by post. Apply to J. SHIELD. Wanganui. C~"TTY PROPERTY.—The undersigned are desirous of finding Suburban Pro perty, for which can bo exchanged £5000 worth of valuable Froehold City Property.—H. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Ag£nt3. TN LEWIS BROS. ESTATE FOR SALE, the unexpired term, about 995 3 ears, of those central and commodious premises situated at the corner of Albert and West Queen-street, hitherto occnpied as a Bonded Store. For particulars, apply to W. AITKEN, Or. Land Agent; EDWARD ISAACS,') F. KUMMER, V Trustees. H. BROWN, j T7l O R SALE (CHEA P)— 220 acres Good Land, Lot 118, on the Kapa Creek, Mahurangi 164 acres at Pakiri, County Marsden, Lot 51 40 acres at Pukeatua, Lot 46 70 acres, Parish of Wahiki, Lot 33 99 acres. Hoteo Block, Parish of Oruawharo and Pakiri, Lot 69 93 acres, Parish of Te Papa, Cook's County, Lot _8l 40 acres, Parish of Wairau, County Marsden, Lot 26 298 acres, Okahu Block, Parish of Arapohue, Lots 62, 63, 64, and 65 A Good Four-roomed Cottage, and about a quarter of an acre of Good Land, planted with fruit and other trees, at Tauranga; r6____V cll6£L_) A Good Six-roomed House, with wash-house, bathroom, dairy, two-stalled stable, buggy and bay-house, pigeries. fowl-house. Sec, Sec ; and about an acre of good ground, planted with very large ornamental and other trees, also orchard and flower garden. It is well adapted for a Doctor or anyone wishing to build villa residences, having largo frontage to two good streets, only fifteen minutes walk from the Union Bank. The above can be sold either together or separately. —Apply to _ JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "Til U R RUGS. FOR SALE, a consignment of Wallabi, Opos sum. Bear, Kangaroo, and Emu Skin Rugs and _^ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. r £\ ACRE FARM in WairoajSouth, all 9s\f rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, Houso of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. -f _>S. PER ACRE.—S6O acres of unim- I /Q proved Land, about one-third bush, considting in part of ti-tree fit for firewood, the remainder good mixed bush, 15 miles from Auckland by water, or 20 by land.—S. Yaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. Sol.A -SIX-ROOMED HOUSE for Sale, c_ i.iO". near Choral Hall, in excellent con dition ; fine allotment. Terms can be arranged. —C. Williamson, EBtate Agent, Vulcan Lane. mO BUILDERS, FIREWOOD, AND JL TIMBER MERCHANTS. FOR SALE, SEVEN YEARS' LEASE OF LARGE ALLOTMENT. Corner of W_NDHAM\and Nelson-streets, 130 _ 100 feet; also the House and Buildings erected thereon, with the right of removing the same at the end of the term. jO 1 4- to filoo° BENT, on Building Society _»__*J_V principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate. agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. __@?&g\ —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS dW /_• hJF _ for Sale at Mount Eden, £20 each. —S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street. OOA CASH, balance by weekly payments S-'OV? of 10s—o-roomod Cottage and large allotment, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street. — S. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland street^ _£*/$ Ki_s -FOR SALE, Suburban -85_» _C<_?* "• Grocery Store, with 9-roomod Dwelling House, fitted with grates, range, tank, tec; aiso 2-stall Stable, wash-house, well, &c. The store is doing a profitable business. Terms to suit purchasers ; weekly payments if desired,—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, SVlort.la.nd -strpp.t. J_"-PT„_ —HOCSE of 5 rooms, with wash cwOO _. house, scullery, and every con" venience; also 2-stall stable and hay-loft, with corner freehold allotment 50 _ 100.— S. Vaile, House and Land agent, fehortland-street. __?•>-£_ CASH, balance by weekly payments _t_/V«J» of Bs—Neat Cottage of 4 rooms and Scullery. Good well, tank back and front, garden, &c. Situated near Mount Eden. Price, £175.—5. Vaile, House and Land agent, Short land-street. " IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee. &c, threon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street.



Tenders. \ \ FT} O B R I 0 X L A\ Tenders required for Building a\ Wall (for labour only). Tenders opefc day. the 29th June. The lowest or _>\ not necessarily accepted. For particul. A. MACKIE, Royal Standard Carriage FaO, Durham-street. ~■" TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Tenders are required up to noon of Monday, tho Ist of July, for the cr- ction of a Granary of Concrete (labor only), ar Newcastle. Plans, &c, at my office; and. after Monday next, at Mr. John Lamb's, 1, Queen-street, Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THOMAS H. WHITE. Architect. Hamilton, June 19, 1873. nnENDEES FOR STEAMER. Tenders for Building a Steamer for the Patea Steam Shipping Company are invited to be sent in to the Chairman of the.above Company. Plans and specificat ons mny be seen at the office of A. Buckland, Esq., Haymarkot, Auck land. Tenders will close at Patea at 5 p.m. on i TUESDAY, _th July, 1878. Telegraphic Tenders will bo accepted if re ceived on above date. The lowest or any lender not necessarily aoceptea. „ „ R. E. McRAE, Chairman. TENDERS will be received by Mr Andrew Stewart, Treasurer of the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children, for the Supply of the following Articles for (C) Six months from July 1,1878 :— Oatmeal, Flour, Rice, Sugar, Tea, Pear Barley, Split Peas, Soup, Treacle. Coals—Waikato, Wangarei, or Bay of Islands, screened and delivered in bags. Firewood—Ti-tree. Bread—Best quality, at — per 21b loaf. Meat—Beef and Mutton, best quality, allowance for bone. Tenders to be sent ia by noon of THURS DAY, Juno 27. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be receiveed by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of Friday, the 23th instant, for the erection and completion of a Granary in Albert-street. Plans and Specifications at my Office, next the Union Bank, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. AMUSING and Instructive Card Games for every day in the week, Sunday. in cluded.—Harris's Fancy Goods Establishment, Queen-street. "MEW ZEALAND LOAN AND _l_N MERCANTILE AGENCY [COMPANY (LIMITED). The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from the 27thto the 29th Juneinclusive.andon MONDAY, Ist July, an INTERIM DIVIDEND at the rate of 10 per cent per annum for the half-year ending 30th June, 1878, will be payable at the Company's office. FREDERICK BATTLE Y, Secretary. Auckland, June 2_, 1878. NAVIGATION.— Candidates for Certifi- J_l cates of Competency as Master or Mate, are prepared for Examination by tho Local Marine Board by Thos. Pcnnal, 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. TiELEGRAPH BOOKS in duplicate for Sale at this office. Books 100 and 200 leave s.each. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAILWAY. The Line is NOW OPEN for TRAFFIC to Ohaupo. A. V. MACDONALD. Genera Manager. _ N EVANGELISTIC SERVICE will be held THIS EVENING, in the Welles ley-street Baptist Church, commencing at 7.30. Also, To-morrow (Wednesday) Evening, at the same hour. Young Men specially invited to this evening's service,



Robert 33 re win, auckland seed depot, _3f removed ■_» NEXT THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA, QUEEN-STREET. TN THE ESTATE OF LEWIS BROS All persons indebted to the above estate are requested to pay the amounts of their accounts at an early date at the office of E. and H. Isaacs* Fort-street. EDWARD ISAACS ~) F. KUMMER V Trustees. HERMAN BROWN J BOROUGH OF PARNELL. Application are invited by the 27th June for tho offices of Treasurer, Town Clerk, and Collector for this Borough. Information to be obtained at the office of the Council or on application to the Mayor. Wanted, a competent Person to take charge of Works in the Parnell Borough. Particulars at the office of the Council up to the 27th June, 1878. J. H. MELTON. Mayor. rpHE COLONIAL INSURANCE COM JL PANY OF NEW ZEALAND (FIRE & MARINE.) NOTICE TO INSURERS. _t the Expiration of the First Financial Period of the Company, the Directors will oner to persons who may have Insured with the Com pany, the right of raking up at par one of the Unallotted Shares for every £1 of premium paid by them, whether for Fire or Marine risks. JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent for Auckland. Ja/W E R C H A N T S, AGE N TS, and _____ others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements; Magazines, Music and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, WyndhaTn-stveet. FpHE COLONIAL INSURANCE JL COMPANY. fire and marine. Cap_ta_: Two Millions Sterling. CHIEF OFFICE: WELLINGTON. Directors : The Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Chairmam.' The Hon. G. Randall Johnston, Vice-Chairman The Hon. Dr. M. S. Grace \ Walter J. Nathan, Esq: A De B. Brandon, Esq. i E. W. Mills, Esq. Jacob Joseph, Esq. General Manager: G. S! Graham, Esq. Temporary Offices : Panama Chambers, Panama-street The Company is now taking fire and Marine Risks of every description at the Lowest-Current Rates THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. This Company being compelled by its Articles of Association to reserve a one hundred thousand shar-J (half the capital), to be allotted . from time to time?« actual insurers only in proportion to the amount of premiums paid, offers to the public generally iZI particularly to men of small means, the two fold advantage, which no Fire Insurance Company of New Zealand has hitherto offered, that of security aeainst loss from fire combined with participation _. t_» profits of one of the safest and most lucrative kind* of investment in the world. * ' ■; An insurer with this Company,.being a shareholder. in effect reduces the rate charged on his own vroverti, m proportion to the amount of premium he pays and the influence he exerts to induce others to insure with the Company. LU Every information may be obtained of THE AGENT AT AUCKLAND. JAS. *B. GRAHAM, - SOLICITOR, HOBSOK'S B UILDINGS.