aughtering, &c, in such a manner or position 8 to cause unnecessary pain shall be held to be ill-treating, &c. If any person, cruolly'beating, shall do any damage or any in.ury to Buy animal or property, every offender Bhall pay to the owner thereof, the »-'en<ier where not owner, such compensation nut exceeding twenty pounds, as shall be determined by a J.P. But the payment of compensation do.s not prevent other punishment, and the Act does not prevent the remedy at law. Constables may take vehicles or animals as security, and a J.P. may order tho same to be sold for payment of penalty and expense. Every person who shall keep, or use, or act in the management of any place for the purpose of fighting or baiting any bull, dog, cock, or other kind of animal, whether domestic or wild by nature, or shall permit such suffering place to be so used, shall be liable to a penalty of not exceeding £5 for every day he shall so keep, or use, or act in the management of any such place, nr permit or suffer any place to be used aa aforesaid; and every person who shall in any manner encourage, aid, or assist at the fighting of any bull, dog, cocli, or other animal as aforesaid, shall forfeit and pay a penalty not exceeding £5 for every such offence. Every person who shall receive money for the admis sion of any other person to any place kept or used for any of these purposes aforeßaid, shall be deemed to bo the keeper thereof. Provided always that no person shall be adiudged to pay a penalty exceeding the sum of £100 for any single offence against the provisions of this section. Offenders may be apprehended; one Justice may have summary jurisdiction upon complaint of e.ny person, and without informa tion in writing, and may, without previous summons, issue a warrant where there are good grounds stated on oath. Imprisonment, with or without hard labour, may be ordered without option of fine. THE SHEEP ACT. The Sheep Act, introduced by Colonol Whit more, provides that the Act is to come into force on the Ist January next, but in the Provinces of Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson, and Marlborough the operation of nections, 19. 20,21, 23, 24, 29, and 41 shall be (suspended until the Ist January, 1881. Tho majority of sh<.epholders in any district containing not leas than 50,000 acres, may, however, petition the Governor to bring all or any of the suspended sections into opera tion. Nothing in this Act is to derogate any private dealins: with dineased cattle. Various Provincial Ordinances are repealed; also, the following Acts of the General Assembly: — Diseased Sheep Appropriation Actlß67i; Diseased Sheep Act 1876; the whole of part one and the first schedule, and ;Bo much of part two and second schedule as relates to sheep, except in respect to any Acts done. In the Act. "drivpn " means driven, carried, or removed, or conducted in any manner whatever. "Infected sheep" means sheep suffering from, or infected with, disease, or sheep which formed part of any flock containing infected or diseased sheep, or any sheens which have been in direct or indirect contact with or depastured on the s»me ground or run, placed in same yarn, on board the samo ship, boat, or vessel, with infected sheep within the preceding three months, unless such sheep were Immediately dipped, or any sheep which have been dressed or dipped within the same period for the cure of scab, and all infected sheep within such conditions declared clean. Any sheep belonging to any flock, or on board any ship, boat, or vessel, or which may have been placed in any yard or enclosure in which there shall have been at any time within two months previously one sheep infected with scab or catarrh within the meaning of this Act, unless it be in tho ca«o of scab, such yard or enclosure shall, in the meantime, have been effectually scoured with some reputed effective ecab-destroying preparation. The former appointments and regulations are validated unless inconsistent with this Act. The Governor may make appoint ments and regulations. Notices maybe delivered personally, or posted to tho office, or last known place of residence. The Governor may define or alter districts and subdivisions when a dis trict is interested. The Governor may determine in what district a subdivision shall be included. The Governor may appoint a chief Inspector and Inspectors of Sheen. Inspectors are liable to a penalty of from £20 to £100, or six months' imprisonment; or where the Inspector accepts a fee or a reward other than salary or allowance, he shall be liable to a penalty of £50. The In spector is empowered to enter upon lands for purposes of the Act, and persons obstructing are liable to a fine not exceeding £100. Where the Inspector deems it necessary for the purpose of deciding upon the merits or condition of any sheep, h« may call upon the owner to make a declaration that the sheep are clean within tho meaning of the Act, and the owner refusing or neglecting ia liable to a penalty not exceeding £50; and for wilfully false declaration to £100, or six months' imprisonment. A list of diseased sheep is to be published monthly. Tho Inspector is to have official brands, and a penalty of not less than £25, nor more than £100, is provided for persons using official brands, or any brands similar as not to be distinguishable therefrom. A return of sheep is to be furbished annually to the Inspector, or on or before August in each year. Owners are to pay a rate of one farthing for every sheep or lamb. The Inspector is to give notice to the owner of scabby sheep to clean the same within six months, and an owner on conviction is liable to a penalty of not less than threepenoe.nor more than two shillings.f or every infected sheep ; after the expiration of three months}; after such period, six months; after six months after the date of conviction, an owner is liable to a further penalty of from six pence to two shillings for every infected sheep. Separate informations may be laid against one owner in respect to separate flocks, and where flocks exceed one thousand a separate informa tion may be laid for every additional thousand; bnt no penalty under this or anyone oh convic tion is to exceed £100. The Inspector may order infected sheep to be herded and yarded, when an owner has several flocks, and one infected with scab. An owner cannot remove sheep for a period of 3 calender months after receipt of certificates, unless the whole flocks are mustered and found free from disease, and sheep required to be removed to be dipped under supervision of the Inspector. Owners of infected sheep are to give notico to owners or adjoining runs an* farms when not separated by natural sheep proof boundary, within 48 hours, and within 8 days after the said 48 hours notify to the Inspector. Scabby sh. ep are to bo branded with the letter S. Infected sheep are to be kept within separate enclosures or sheep herded. A penalty of £50 is imposed for abandoning infected Bheep on any road or land not in the owners possession, and the Inspector is empowered to seize or destroy such sheep. Infeoted sheep in a pound or yard may be de stroyed, marked, or dipped,and the owner la not entitled to compensation for sheep destroyed. The penalty for removing akins taken from infected sheep, unless securely packed in a bale or bag is a fine of £50. A certificate is not tolas gi^en until the whole of the sheep are cleaned, No sheep is to be driven through any infected run unless the owner has obtained a certificate, a penalty is imposed on the master of a vessel for landing infected sheep or without a certificate, and for introducing diseased sheep by land or without a certificate. Places may be appointed and inland, boundaries of districts to which all sheep may be introduced. Where sh^ep are introduced by sea9l 'land,they must not be removed to a greater distance than thiee miles, unless they have been effectually dressed, within fourteen days from "faction, Sd the Inspector ™W order sheep to■beßhmm previous to such dressing ; but the Inspector may authorise the omission of the second dres sing, or of both dressings ia oases where Bheep come from aojoining districts. An ownei having a clean certificate sheep may b^drven twenty miles from the landing. Sheep >e jammed for importation are to receive official sanction upon obtaining a certificate the Inspector that the sheep aro cleaned, and not mixed with infected sheep, or have not travelled through infected country for a period of t^reefmonths. The owner may sheep from one ■totrict to another.' The Inspect™Wrequire -the owner to adduce corroborative levidence in support of his declaration, and, in-default, may refuse certificates. A penalty rnayfbo imposed, not exceeding £20. where persona refuse to give e^dence • and a penalty of £100, or six months' •driving, or wilfully suffering «^ 0*e*-^ffP $ nt-ray nr he driven, are liable to a penalty or be returned to owners, but may not be <™n through any run whereon sheep^ with &<**« certificate are depasturing. SeParatß!n» tions may be laid by every separate' occupier ol land crossed by infected sheep. Notice is to De given by sheep owners to land owners or Intention to cross with sheep, Infected sheep trespassing may be destroyed when not re moved by the owner within 21 hours, or wnen the owner is not discoverable. Whereanow:ner has been twice served with a notice within 14 report particulars to the IWP*^ °£_ Kgneet trict within 14 days. An occupier may inspect sheep on his run where a sheep owner noes not show a clean certificate. Infected sheepl are not to be thrown into, a pond,f™™ or other ESS*buS P Sieve that his sheep have rtray^toan ad joining run the Inspector may order the occupier to muster within one.month, el™*™?; 'Xall owner eeven days' notice, and the^occupier sna.i recover reasonable «-«P° f M?,„ a?£ n^£e . iSaneo damage incurred a tenng;but lielnapec tor may postpone tho time of mustering- i a unauthorised removal of e_S ag inVS£f oc . penalty not exceeding frP 9™' before cupler of any sheop station or run, neioie mustering is to giv* U boms noticeto admming occupiers. Wilfully communicating scaD or catarrh is a misdeamour. A p^^Vhn Act is imposed for falsification of returns. The Act does not debar a Person from wM any remedies at law outvie the present Act. J-no maximum penalty under tbe Act does not ex ceed £100. The occupier, person interested^or . Inspector may prosecute in IJcgaluproceeainga under the Act. Ownevs of proof of BOttgw exemption from penalty bearing; upon derena ant, who will be a competent witness, Where a defendant dispute Ownership, or whe.e ownership is uncertain, justices may RiveJudg S£Stagatast the ownor'of .Bheep against whom proceedings have been instituted, ama may direct that a penalty or sum of money »c le™n S^^-, Sffi3g*j,'S_^SSM proceedings arose. Ihe BP™Vv.Si.±ration of __VJFS___________

Borouahs are deemed included in counties, and t counties are constituted districts. The, County \ Council may appoint and remove Registrars or f Brands, appoint place of registration, and \ branch offices. A register i« to be open (for Inspection on payment of the fee of one shilling. Stock owners are to register brands under a penalty of £5, and £5 additional for every week's neglect. A foe of 5s ia payable for branding. Similar branda are not to be registered. The Registrar may requireia brand to be registered; priority of brand entitles to priority of registration. The penalty for usm_ another person's brand is not exceeding £50. Brand is evidence of ownership. A brand may be abandoned. All cattle and sheep above the age of 24 months are to be branded with a registered brand. Branding of horses is not obligatory except where depasturing on Crown land wherein there ia right of pasturage in common, and in Buch cases it is sufficient horses are branded on the hoof. The penalty for removing ears is not exceeding £20., Where districts are outside counties, the powers are vested in the Governor.

FIRE INQUEST.

AN inquest on the' fire in Mr Stevenson's huildings was held, at the Old House at Home Hotel, Hobson-street, this after noon, before Dr. Philson. Mr Archibald Campbell, tenant of half the building, de posed that he was certain the fire did not originate in his house. His goods were worth £140, and he was only insured for £100. He could not say whether business was good ; that was under his _ wife's management, and she was stopping at Onehunga. J. B. Thompson, a lodger with last witness, corroborated the statement made by Mr Campbell. They went to bed perfectly sober. John Campbell, the son, gave similar evidence. The inquest was proceeding when we went to press.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The comedy of " Home " and the farce ot "Dnndreary Married and Done for, " were repeated last night to a good house. Mr Sothern's Colonel John White is au easy, gentlemanly performance. There is not very much in the character, but the actor makes the most of his opportunities, and well deserves the applause which frequently falls to his lot. Mr Steele is capital as Monntcaffe, aud Mr O'Brien amusing as Bevtie. Mrs Hill undertakes the part of Pamela Pinchbeck, played at tho Hay n*.rket by Ada Cavendish. Everything considered, she- plays it very fairly. In "Dundreary Married and Done for," Mr X .them's acting is laughter-moving to a degree, aud he is well backed up by the company, who seem to revel in the nonsense.

BENEFIT OF Mil. SOTHERN

To-uignt, " Our American Cousin " is to be given, for the last time, for Mr Sothcrn's benefit. All who have not seen it will do well to avail themselves of this opportunity. Mr Sothern deserves a bumper house, if only for the amusement he caused the hundreds who have flocked to the theatre during his engagement. Though a com paratively young actor, he is possessed of considerable culture and undeniabe talent. No one can see his Lord Dundreary without admitting that it is a remarkable representa tion in every way.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

RUSSELL, this day. SHIPPING.

Sailed : Josephine, Start, and lona. Passengers : Messrs Griffis, Marchant, Reilly," Alexander, McLeod, Checkelton, and Miss Lilly Hingston ; also, a number of passengers from North . cattle and a large general eergo.

MAKETU, this day. LAND COURT AT MATATA. The Native Lands Court at Matata is proceeding very slowly. Kaingaroa No. 2 is being investigated. No less than nine different hapus are laying claim to it, and it will be a long, tiresome, and complicated case. The block contains 150,000 aores.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. MINING NEWS. Alburnia.—The return for the month is 4060z5. gold. Piako.—Good progress .is being made with the drive on the Vanguard reef. Promising looking stone is coming to hand. The crushing will be resumed to-day. Watchman. —The tributers are obtaining rich stone, and will commence crushing on Monday. ~ PRESENTATION TO MR. HICKS. The presentation of a silver tea service was made last night to Mr Hicks, late manager of the Queen of Beauty Company.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

DUNEDIN, this day. DE. WALLIS'S SPEECH. The "Morning Herald" thinks Dr. Wallis's caustic observations on the Address in Reply are not of the character to expect where the Speaker played the part of Government supporter, and has given no sign of any intention to change his Parliamentary colours. Whatever may be the fountain or origin of his outburst, it is pretty certain he momentarily or involun tary constituted himself an exponent of a substantial section of the Government party outside the House. We can assert that in this part of the country many of those who hailed the advent of Sir George Grey and Mr Macandrew to power witb the utmost pleasure, have begun to feel the lights of their faith wax dim, and to make no secret of their disappointment; but at present these signs of discontent are only like a cloud on the horizon, which may perchance pass away, or on the contrary, grow bigger and bigger until a storm comes on, and the Ministry is hurled to destruc tion. It betokens a curious situation when such a strong supporter of the Ministry as Dr. Wallis—despite his playfulness—, takes upon him to assail the Government, as if by way of encouragement to an attack. Whether the eccentric member for Auck land West "was set on," or whether of his own notion he assumed the position of leader of the Opposition, the effect is equally good. Tb.rous.bout the whole speech there is a fine vein of irony charac teristic of the man, and none in all the House will have a keener appreciation of the humbug which he played upon the aspirations of the party whom he professed to lead than had the eccentric but generous hearted member for Auckland City West himself." ROBBERY. At Riverton, Robert Whitelaw, a carter, has been committed for trial for robbery of a store. For months past goods have been removed wholesale from Whittinghains store in a manner that could not be accounted for, and for a time suspicion fell on the employes. By the employment of marked coin Whitelaw was detected. It turns out that he gained access to the store by lifting up the cellar door. NATIVE DISPUTE OVER TEE LIGHTHOUSE. The captain of the Stella reports that on his arrival at Centre Island he found the Userton natives had taken possession ot the lighthouse recently erected there, and refused to allow the Government to make use of it until some compensation was given them for the island. It appears the Maoris hed been using the island as a burial-place and did not sell it to the Government with the other land. They refrained from in terfering until the whole building was completed and everything ready to light the lamps. They have now stepped in, and having obtained possession of the keys, have comfortably taken up their quarters in the light-keeper's house, where, tney state, they intend remaining until some arrangements are made. Whilst the.Stella was at the island the natives were always ready to make fires as signals to mainland to call reinforcements if required.

REDUCTION'IN PRICE OF GAS. The City Council intend reducing the price of gastofclss, allowing 33J p6r cent, discount for cash payments. I m __ STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH LONDON. In the Chamber of Commerce the Chair man, Mr Graham, said he was unaware whether the terminus of the direct steam- I ship line to London had been fixed on, or whether it was intended that steamships should carry mails or not. Mr Wilson asked if Government proposed to give a subsidy, and how the matter came under the notice of the Chamber? The Chairman said this Chamber considers the establishment of direct steam communication between Great Britain and New Zealand, as proposed by Mr Macandrew as very desirable. Mr Matheson asked which port Mr Macandrew advocated as the terminus? The Chairman said no suggestion had heen made. It would be folly for them to come to a decision where one man thinks, and he was not prepared to swallow a project because this or that Minister proposed it. If a line of steamers was established, itwould,he thought,require a subsidy in some shape or form. Me moved as an amendment "That at present the Chamber is not in a position of sufficient information to enable it to coirie to a decision iv the matter." What ever port is decided on they might rely on it it would be a central port, and would not be in Dunedin. The large steamers that would then come out from home could not enter the harbour. That there was no denying, and the sooner they faced the fact the better. The Chair man mentioned that if the proposed line were to be maintained, it must get a mail subsidy, and that would interfere with the San Francisco service. Mr Roberts thought all were agreed a subsidy was out of the question altogether. The matter was one that should be left to private enterprise. The amendment was carried by 9 to 3.

WELLINGTON, this clay, THE "TIMES" ABOUT THE WAIKATO.

The " Times " says for the sake of party success we are alarming the natives who sec something sinister in the solicitations of the Ministers, and suspecting a tray will not bo hurried into Sir George Grey's arms. Our W'aikato correspondent, who is thoroughly well informed, tells us to-day that some of Rewi's people who had returned from Waitara, state that Rewi's fee for permis sion to make roads, railways, and wires through his immense territory is the return of all confiscated land in the island. If that be true the proposal that Parliament shall consider the question of extending the North Island Trunk Railway from Auck land to Taranaki may be a little prema ture.

(Press Aegncy.)

WELLINGTON, this day, PRODUCE REPORT.

George Thomas reports produce prices as follows :—Flour (Adelaide) £17 to £17 10s ; Colonial, £11 15s to £12 ; oats, 4s 9d ; wheat 4s 3d ; bran, ls 6d. Not a sack to be had. Hams, 9d ; bacon, 8d ; cheese, 7&d ; pollard, 7s 3d ; maize, 4s 6d to 5s 9d ; butter, lid ; potatoes, £4 15s to £5.

THE MISSING STEAMER HAWEA.

She is Net in ffieks 3 Bay.

The Pretty Jane Safe.

TllE anxiety which has hitherto been felt on account of the missing steamer Hawea considerably increased to-day by tho receipt of a telegram from Gisborne stating that the vessel had not been anchored there. It was considered probable by most persons that she had put into Hick's Bay disabled, but this conjecture is entirely wrong. The Taupo leaves Gisborne on her way north, and she will call in at Tologo Bay in order to see if the Hawea is lying there, if she is not, the only reason that can be given for her prolonged absence is that she has either gone ashore or become disabled, and been blown out to sea. Of the two, the latter theory is the most probable. Captain Kennedy i 3 an old sailor, and knows the coast almost as well as his alphabet. If the vessel had become disabled in a heavy sea, he would be almost certain to " lay the vessel to,'' and run with the wind, thus clearing the land. The vessel was strongly built of iron, and one of the most powerful of the Company's fleet, aud had she gone out to sea, it is very improbable that she would have been lost. Her position would have been much more dangerous had she remained on the coast, for, in that case, the vessel, if disabled, would have been liable to run on shore. The Rowena, which arrived from Tauranga this morning reports that there is no weather this side of the Cape which would be likely te delay a vessel like the Hawea. However, some thing will no doubt be heard regarding her to-morrow, as the Taupo should arrive at Tauranga by that time. Perhaps it would be fjust as "well to mention that it is the opinion of many sailors who know the coast thoroughly that the vessel is safe.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From our own Correspondent)

We have received the following tele grams regarding her, and also the names of the various passengers : — GISBORNE, this day. A passenger just arrived from Hicks' Bay states that the Pretty Jane has been lying there since Monday unable to get round the East Cape. She reports that she has seen nothing of the Hawea, and that the weather has been fearful. THE TAUPO GOES lis SEARCH. The Taupo leaves here to-day, and will steam till dusk, when she will lay to till morning, and search the coast for the Hawea. Her passengers will be dis embarked at Tauranga, and the Taupo will proceed seaward in search. The excitement here is intense.

The following were passengers per Hawea from here :—Mr and Mrs Robson, Mrs Baly, Messrs J. Carron, S. C. Caulton, and J. Trimmer.

The Taupe is well provisioned for a cruise in search, and leaves here this morning. It is blowing fresh now from the South West. NAPIER, this day. GREAT and deep concern is felt here regard ing the Hawea. It is generally supposed she went for shelter into Hick's Bay. She had a large number of passengers. WELLINGTON, this day. THE HAWEA.

Considerable apprehension is felt for the safety of the Hawea, which left Gisborne for Auckland on Sunday last. Also the Pretty Jane, which left the previous day. The Government will send the Hinemoa if necessary. The vessels are supposed to have put into Hicks' Bay or Tologa Bay for shelter. ________mT_£l£V«

The Hawea took the following passengers from here :—Messrs Ball, Davis, Matheson, and three steerage, whose names I have not yet ascertained. The Nymphe, man-o'-war, has just sailed to take up the search. It is believed she has broken down. The Hinemoa will follow. DUNEDIN, this clay.®

The passengers from Dunedin by the Hawea were :—For Tauranga—Rev. Mr and Mrs Gow and family. For Auckland—Miss M. A. Hardwick and Greatbach.

■-•--_; LYTTELTON, this day. The Hawea had on board the following passengers for Auckland -.—Messrs Grigg, Phailj and Jamieson.

The football*|match, which was to have been played on the Metropolitan ground tomorrow between the Ponsonby and North Shore clubs, has been postponed.

SECOND EDITION.

Arrival of the Ha-wea,

Rudder Head Carried Away.

The Captain Presented -with a Purse of Sovereigns. '

The Hawea arrived alongside the Wharf at a quarter to five o'clock this afternoonl. (_p_ A large crowd of persons were on the wharf.

The report, kindly furnished to our re porter by Mr Edminston, purser, shews that the Hawea left Gisborne on Sunday morning. About 5 a.m. on the 29th, the rudder head carried away. It was blowing a strong N.W. gale, with very heavy sea. Ran for Hick's Bay, steering with the sails. Anchored there ishortly after noon on Monday, the 29th. Lay there till 8 a.m. on Ist, (Thursday), the wind | havinir changed to S.W Left for Auckland, with heavy sea, and blowing a gale. She did not call in at Tauranga.

The following are the passengers : Saloon —Misses Hardwick, Gow (2), Mesdames Forrester, Robson, Gow, Baty, Withers, Messrs Smith, Allen (2), Grigg, Raine, Robson, Every, Gow, Trimmer, Caulton, Call, Fail, Melay, Beetham, Greatbach, Smearton, McPhail, Jamieson, Palmer, Rev. Gow, Major Withers, and 6 steerage. Captain Kennedy was presented |by the passengers with a complimentary address and a purse of sovereigns. The address will appear to-morrow. The steamer will not sail again to-night.

The Pretty Jane Safe.

The Pretty Jane was safe in Hicks' Bay during the gale.

VOGEL'S LAST BUBBLE !

(To the Editor.)

SIR, —Not having got a trip to the Paris Exhibition at the colony's expense, I see J. V. is busy blowing more bubbles from his old arm-chair. The latest is, that in the event of war, all shipping seized by priva teers and belonging to the colonies should be paid for by the British tax-payer. The " Home News" satirically dubs it "a very sensible plan." And so it is. Go it Julius I—Yours &c, Cliquist.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Messrs Cosgrave and Yon der Heyde, Justices of the Peace.) DRUNKENNESS. One person was fined ss, and two were discharged with a caution. BEGGING.

Thomas Cullen, an old man, was charged under the Vagrant Act with begging in Wellesley-street on the Ist inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Detective Jeffrey stated that prisoner was an old soldier in receipt of a pension of 7sd a day, but he was continually begging, anh telling pitiful tales of " hair-breadth 'scapes by flood and field." He had only just come out of prison. The Bench took a merciful view of the case, and ordered Cullen to prison for three months. KTHE PANMURE CASE, Ralph Harris, labourer of Panmure, was charged with beating Catherine Harris, his wife, on the night of the 24th inst. Mr Thome appeared for complainant, and stated the case at some length. The pris oner was excited through drink, struck hfs wife, and otherwise llltreated her. Catherine Harris deposed that she resided with her husband at Panmure, and on the day in question she wasjinfthofact of prepar ing the meal when the child began to cry. She went into the room to attend to baby, when prisoner caught up the tea-pot and threatenee to split ncr head open. He then bumped her head four or five times against the wall. He had been in the habit of ill treating her ever since they had been mar ried, two years ago. He had often threa tened to kill her with the tomahawk. She feared he would do her some serious injury, if not restrained.

Constable Moar deposed to frequent quarrels between prisoner and his wife ; he arrested prisoner at the request of the mother of complainant. Prisoner said he gave his wife a smack, but did not bump her head against the wall. There had been troubles from the commencement of their married life. He was verry sorry for what he had done in a moment of temper. The Bench said it was in its power to imprison defendant, but as he was the bread-winner it might be doing an injustice to tbe wife.

Prisoner begged the leniency of the Court, as he intended to behave better in future.

Ordered to be bound over to keep the peace for six months, himself in £50, and two sureties in £25 each, and to pay the costs. CHIMNEY ON FIRE. William Hogg, of Newmarket, was fined 2s 6d and costs, for permitting his chimney to be on fire on the 26th instant. CHARGE OF ASSAULT. ""—'* A charge against H. W. Herbert for as saulting and threatening to shoot Mr G. W. Owen, merchant, on the 27th inst., was mutually arranged, and withdrawn by con sent of the Court. SUSAN WETHERELL. This person, charged with neglecting to provide for her children in the Industrial Home, paid an enstalment of 30s on account of arrears, and the case was further ad journed.

" Justice" complains of the grievous wrong the Coromandel people suffer from light weights. He says : " The residents are widely spread, therefore the grocers and butchers call for orders, which are given trusting they will receive their just weight for what is charged. I have heard state ments made by a number that they do not get the weight, although they pay from 20 to 30 per cent advance on Auckland prices." I have heard from good authorf ty of a person borrowing weights and weighing every joint as receiyed from the butcher for a month, carefully noting weight and date when the account was rendered. By comparison all was short (but one joint) of the weight charged. The overcharge was close on £1. The above is but one instance of a great many. If by your advocacy an inspector of weights and measures visits this district officially you will confer a lasting obligation on the whole community. Gas is superior to every other material as _. ligbt-giving agent, not only on account of its brilliancy and its cheapness, but because it is safer, economises time and labour, and is more easily managed. Amongst all classes of society it is in high favour; taking rank with the necessaries, as well as the elegancies of life. It merits whatever can be said on its behalf. Those wbo have enjoyed its advantages are always the most ready, as they are also the most competent to pro claim its praise.—[See Advertisement.] The officers of the Star of Newton Lodge, No. 4, 1.0. G.T., were installed last even ing by Bro. J. McGregor, D.G.W.C.T, assisted by Bro. Ellis, G.W.M.. and Bro. Lougbottom, D.G.W.M., as follows :—Bro. Lightfoot, W.C.T., re-elected;Bro. Masters W.V.T.; Bro. S. Worms, W.S., re-elected; Bro. Dye, W.F.S. ; Bro. Garton, W.T. ; Bro Bright, W.C., re-elected fourth time ; Bro. John Stowe, W.M. ; Sis. Lightfoot, sen. W.R.H.S. ; Sis. Morgan, W.L.H.S. ; Sis. M. Worms, jun., W.A.S.; Sis. Masters, W.D.M.; Bro. Bennett, W.1.G., re-elected; Bro. Whitmore, W.O.G. The officers' re port showed a marked improvement both in numbers and in the working of the lodge generally. A unanimous vote of thanks was given to the past officers for their .as siduity to their duties. The lodge is now in a most prosperous condition. The good feeling existing and the earnest desire to advance the cause of temperance shown by the entire body of members is most satis factory to all concerned.

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When ¥bu Wish to Furnish Tour Souse, obtain- a Book Catalogue-from tbe -City II all Arcade, which contains valuable inform?' 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 Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at HALF-PEICE ! Also, just ipened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. Just received, some magnificent all-wool Kidder-1 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, GARLICK, AND CRANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland. ~„,



WH. DAMPIER'S Advertisement • of Wonderful Bargains will be found on the 2nd column of the _th page. WANTED, a good General Servant able to milk; Nurse kept. Referenoes required.—Mrs ltunclman, O'Connell-street, Ponsonby WANTED. Apprentices to the Dress and Mantlemaking.—Miaa Runciman, High-street, opposite B. Tonks and Co. Apply at once. ____ WANTKD, a good Cook; references required.- Apply to Mrs. David Nathan, Karangahape Road. ANTED, a Lad.—Apply to Saunders and Gilberd. Freeman's Bay Soap-worka WANTED, a strong active Boy for he Butchering.—Rayner. Victoria-treet. WANTED, by a Lady, Board and Residence in a private house, neighbour hood of Symonds-street or Kybor Pass.—" 8.8.," Star Office. WANTED, good General Servant for private family in town, 12s; Girl for Whangaroa, small family ; Girl to assist; little Girl to nurse; Barmaid, &c., &c—E. Henryjs Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a Youth to drive a horse.— Apply toT. W. Doonin, Grocer, &C..117, Hobson-street. WANTED, by Charles Burton, at the Queen-Btreet Restaurant, a Daily Supply of Young fat Capons. A liberal price given. ANTED, for a Private Bar in a First class Hotel in town, a good Barmaid.— Apply, stating salary required, to this oflice. IVE Minutes Walk from Bank of New Zealand.—Comfortable Board and Lodging for a single gentleman.—Mrs. Kuller. Grey-st. XONIA HOUSE.—Vacancies for two Gentlomen, at Mrs. Cashel's, Upper Hob- Bon-atreot. Terms moderate. ANTED, General Servant (Thames), wages Isa; Hotel Female Cook, town and country; Hotel Female Servants for city, Coromandel, Waikato; several Females, private families; Youth to milk and garden; Nurse- Sirls, Boy to milk, Female Housekeeper.— [annaford's Registry. , WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 to 16.—Mrs. Offer, Clifton Villa, Pitt- Btreet. opposito Vincent-street. WANTED, an experienced Nursemaid; must bo a 'good Needlewoman ; refe rences required.—Mrs Ireland, Hulmo Court, Parno 11. WANTED, immediately, a Compositor. —Apply Star Office. WANTED, a smart Youth.—Apply to W. Payne, Ponsonby Bakery. WANTED to Let, an eight-stalled Stable, with good supply of water.—A. Mackie. Coach Builder, Durham-street. ANTED, a Woman Servant, for the country.—Mrs. Martin, corner of Hob- BOn and West Queen-streets. ANTED, a second Waiter ; also, young Lady as Book-keeper, and t take management of hotel bar; none need apply without first-class references.—Royal Mail: Hotel. W" ANTED, 100 Good Navvies for Railway Works. — Apply to George Atkinson. "Chronicle" Oflice. Wanganui. WANTED, for a country store, a good General Haud.—Apply to Potter & Co. Durham-street. WANTED, an active Girl, one accus tomed to children.—Apply New Fancy Gooda Shop, next Higgins, Tailor, Victoria-st. WANTED, a Morning Governess for Parnell.—Apply by letter to A.W., Star Oflice. WANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant. References required.—Mrs C. S. Shayle George, Carloton Gore Road, off Grafton Road, ANTED, a Girfabout 15 years of age to assist in house work.—Next door to Young Men s Rooms, Wellesley-street. ANTED, a good Cook, for a country restaurant; wages, 35s a week. Rerer ences required.—Apply Star oflice. ANTED, a Waiter for a country restaurant, willing fo make himself generally useful; wages, £1 per week.—Apply Star office. WANTED, a respectable woman as General Servant.—Mrs. Brearley, Wake fleld-atreet. WANTED, Hotel and Boarding-house Keepers to know that the Fish Market erected by the Harbour Board at Gore-street Jetty, and kept by the Autuiand Fishmongers Society, are prepared to serve the public with Fresh and Smoked Fish at the cheopest prices that have ever been in Auckland. Orders from the country promptly attended to by train or steamer.—Apply to the sole agent, Peter Lorer. zi, Fishmarket. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Bailey will have for sale at the Market on Saturday, an extra fine collection of Camellia Plants, both for size, variety, and quality; also a good assortment of Protea, Azalia, Daphne, Cyclemen.and Tuber Roses, &c. Cut Camellias, and Violets; also Violet and Primrose Roots. A few well-assorted Apple and Peach Trees.' Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Cabbage, Cauli flower, Strawberry, and Rhubarb Plants, as usual.—E. Bailey, New North Road. WANTED, a respectable tidy Girl about 18 as General Servant; must be a good cook and laundress; references required. Misa Griffiths, Wellesley-Btreet. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. T. J. Philip, Karangahape Road, Newton. _ "VfOTICE.— Wanted, employment for an .131 Eight-horse Power Portable Engine.— For terms and particulars apply to F. Andrew, Otara, near Otahuhu. ANTED, the Public-Jof Auckland to know of the Great Bargains at J. Simp son's Cheap Drapery, Boot and Shoe House corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, where I offering a class of goods at rates that must ensure public patronage. I have a nice and varied selection of Ladies' Underclothing, also a, choice assortment of Stamped Embroidery and Insertion at very low prices ; Ladies Felt Petti coats from 3s 6d ; Children's ditto, from Is lid ; Ladies' Felt and Straw Hats, from 8d; Finger ing Wool, all colours, Id skein, or 3s 6d per lb.; Berlin Wool, 4d dozen; Crotchet Cotton, from 2*d reel; Knitting ditto, ls 9d lb.; a great variety of Ladies' Boots, from 5s 6d pair; Maids and Children's ditto, from 2s; Neckties, from 9d; Hats, from 8d; also a large variety of other articles at equally low prices. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, a good Patent Singer Sewing Machine, £610s; Glass Decanters, ls 9d each ; tw_. for 3s ; Superior Plate Polish, 19 tin; Glasa Decanters, full of treacle, 2s 6d; Cruets, three bottles, s6d each, or 23s per dozen ; Cruets, four bottles, &6d each, or 6 for 183 ; another lot Large Pictures, 6s 6d each, or two for 12s; Patent Watch Keys, for any watch, ls dozen ; Steel Button Hooks, only Id each, Slate Pencils, 8d per box of 100, or 6s per 1000; Cruet Bottles, 61 each, or la 9d dozen ; School Slates, from 2a 6d to 4s 6d dozen; also, a lot of other things too numerous to mention.— H. Watts, General Dea'er, Pitt-stieet. ■Ajrr ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of JB2 to £5. on personal security, re-payable by weeklj 1 instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland ' Loan Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Saving. . Bank. __ I Private entrance down right-of-way. I"~~ Royal



WANTED Known, we are making Genuine Digestive Wheaten M^al Bre .d. All those who wish to keep their heal .h should try it.—J. Bound, Baker. Wellington-street West, near Franklyn Road. WAITED, by a gentleman dining in town, a Bedroom in the house of a small family, where other lodgers arc. not taken • Apply at once to " Alpha, at this office. WANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIF ia prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, lncludinir Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., Sec, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cußtoin-houae-street WANTED KNOWN, that W. Brow., hill, Bootmaker, late of 70. Queon-atre*.. 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 momnt attention. _____ WANTED Known, the cheapest place in Auckland for Boots, Shoes, &o, is William Holdbworth's Cheap Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 29, Victoria-street. Gentlemen's and Ladies' Boots and Shoeß mi.de to order. Fit and Quality guaranteed. Fancy Slippers made up at moderate prices; EYE, EAR, AND THROAT SPECIA LIST.—Dr. Schwartzbach, Devonshire House, Hob3on-atreet. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, another lot of Treacle, 8,974 lbs., only 3d lb„ 12 lbs. for 2s 6d; 50 boxes Clothes Pegs, 6s per box of 5 gross, 4 dozen for 6d; Bath Bricks, 3d ;30 cases Jam, 7d and 8d per tin, 6s 9d doz. ; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, 7d dozen. 6a 3d gross; 334 Black Cloth Caps, will be sold at ahout half-price ; three ahilling Caps only ls 6d ; two ahilling Caps only Is; and lot of Caps at 9d each; Japanese Cigar Cases, from 9d to la 6d each ; 500 assorted Pictures, only 6d each, 4 for 1h 8d; 487 yards of Maltese Lace, from 6d to ls 3d per yard; Plated Cruets, 7s 6d and 8a 6d each : Violins, from 3a 6d to 30s each; Washing , Powders, only 6d per dozen; Raiaina and Cur rants, only 4d lb.: Sperm Candlea, lid lb., 6 Iba. for 5s 3d; Glass Plates, 3d to 10a each; lot of Bronze Figures, la and ls 3d each; Ladies Winter Boots, 6s 6d per pair; Ladies' Chignons, worth 2s, only 9d, three for 2s; Good Tea, 2s per , lb.; Notepaper, 3d per quire, five quires for lid : Envelopee, 25 for 2d; Pena, eight for Id; School' Slates. 3d, 4d, sd, and 6d; Slate Pencils, six or Id; Walnuts, 4d lb.; 12 lbs. for 3a; Peanuta, 26a per sack; Glaaa Candleaticks, only la Bd, 2s, and , 2b 6d por pair: Japanese Trays, ls each; Ladies ; Japanese Collar Boxes, 9d, Is, and ls 6d, very chean; Japanese 5a 6d to 30s per par : and a variety of other articles cheap ; Flower rots, from Id to 83 6d per pair; the balance of the , same Black Braid, 12 yards for Is 3d, 4s 3d per , gross; Pink China Cups and Saucers, ls ; Green. lOd; Blue, lOd; Plates. 6d • Basins, lOd, to match , the cups; 20 dozen Meat Dishes, cheap, from 6d to 3a 6d; Vegetable Dishes, 2a 6d to 3a 6d; Albums, 1b and 3s 6d each; 100 dozen Wino Glasses, 4d and sd. 3a 6d and 4s 3 ci dozen; Japanese Glove Boxes, 2s 6d; Japanese vases, 5s 6d to 30s per pair; Black Llama Braid, 36 yds. for ls 31; Carraway Seeds, only lOd lb., not lesß than one pound; Canary Seeds, 5d lb.; lot of Children's Pole Comba, only 2d each; Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d; Round Gilt Looking Glasses, from lOd to 4a 6d ; Large Bead Mats, only ls 6d; Children's Patent Buckle Shoes, 7 and 8, only Is per pair; 9 and 10, 4s 6d; Large Back Combs, only la; Shell Necklaces reduced to 10s, three for 24a; Back Combs, 3d, 3d, and 6d; Hair Pins, ls 4d per lb.; Brown Teapots, from ls 4d to 3s.— H. WATTS, Pitt-street. j_, \ ■ ■■ ■Imi ■■ n_p„j_ nigggBBBJI '■*€ .__U' 1-*' '^imwP!llUlim*lk*M-^i.--^-> Gazette in Bankruptcy. T N BANKRUPTCY m THE ESTATE OF J. M. FRENCH & CO. All parties indented he above Eat-to hereby noticed that unless their accounts are paid to Mr James Watson, or the undersigned, on or before the lat August, legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. ALEXANDER DEWAR, Creditor's Trustee. Address:—Messrs. G. W. Owen & Co., Fort-street. |1E WARD AND CO.'S ESTATE A Final Dividend in the above Estate will be payable at the office of the undersigned on and after the Ist September next. By order of the Trustees. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street. -•^IL-L-.- 78, ■ ■ 1- — —- Tenders. m O BUILDERS.. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 10th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Symonds-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. irchitect. fjr~o B U I L DER Si Tenders required for a Paronage for All Sainta', Ponby. Plans &c, to be seen at my office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 15th August. WM. FRANCIS HAMMOND, a.r.i.b.a., Architect, 'oh.'.hus 42 and 43, Insurance Buildings. THE TELEGRAPH COMMISSIONER is prepared to receive Eendera for the Supply and Delivery of Eleven Hundred (1100) Telegraph Poles for a Line of Telegraph from Waipu to Dargaville Township, Northern Wairoa, by way of Paparoa, Pahi, and Maitai tai. The Line will follow the Surveyed Road from Waipu to Maitaitai, and thence along tho Northern Bank of the Wairoa River to Darga ville Township. Specifications and conditions may be seen at the Telegraph Office, Auckland, and the Tele graph Office, Waipu. Tenders to be sent in not later than the 31si, August, 1878, addressed to the General Manager, New Zealand Telegraphs, Wellington. By order of the Telegraph Commiasioner. C. LEMON, General Manager New Zealand Telegraphs. Head Office, Wellington, July 25,1878. _ Meetings THE Members of the Hobson Company's Quadrille Cla< s are requested to appear in uniform TO-NIGHT, at 8 o'clock. G. E. BOYLE, Hon.^Sec^ A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. A General Meeting of Members will be held, at the office of the Club, Durham-street, on FRIDAY, the 9th August, at 2 p m„ to receive Accounts for the past year, elect Six Members of Committee in place of those retiring. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary A.R.C. UCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL KUNION.—A Special Meeting for Praise and Thanksgiving for the Blessing which has been granted to so many of the Sunday-schools in Auckland during recent months, will be held THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock, in the Wesleyan School-room, Pitt-street. The Rev. W. Eark will preside, and the meeting will be addressed by the Revs. R. Taylor and G. Bond, and Mr. J. Brame. Hymns from Sankey'a col lection. The attendance of Teachers, older Scholars, and all interested in the work is earnestly invited. PERSEVERANCE GOLD MINING COMPANY. An Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders in the Perseverance Gold Mining Company (Limited), will be held at the Office of the Com pany, Queen-street, Thames, on TUESDAY, 20th August, 1878, at 3 o'clock p.m. Business:—lat. To confirm recommendation of Directora X for amalgamating with the Welcome and Young New Zealand Mines, and forming a new Company, to be called tho Welcome Extended Goldmining Company (Limited). 2nd. To empower the Directors to wind up the Perseverance Goldmining Company (Lizni ted), under Clauae 112 of the Mining Companies Act, 1872. THOMAS HORSBRUGH, Manager. Thames, 24th July, 1878. T O. G. . T. The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meet, as usual, in the Alexandra-street School room, every TUESDAY EVENING.' Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL, Secretary. r^ W A l R ° **' I The s.b. TRANSIT will leave for Wairoa TO-MORROW MORNING, at 6 o'clock. A DVERTISEK, who has prospective r\ means, desires to purchase, for a small bonua, interest in five-roomed Cottage and free hold allotment, within twenty minuses reach of Queen-street, whioto is already mortgaged np to nearly full TT»h.e.—Apply by letter, stating particulars. "S E." Star office. __ 1 Marionettes.



Educational. HE Xli MAX- K. O BE R, Rec ntly from Germany, TEACHKR OF THE PIANOFORTE. • Address:, Mr. K. G: Schwartze, Jeweller, Albert, Buildings, Queen-street. Auckland. - !"\TA VIUATION- taught by John S." _L 1 D aines, I ondon Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 50i. Having; successfully tutored over fifty Masters and Mates in Auckland, is a guarantee of his ability to teach.. School at No 18. Vhercrombie-strect. Terms on application. l^TAVlGATlDN—Candidateslor Certifi ___.! cates or' Competency as Master or Mate, aro preoared for Examination by the Local Marine Board by Thos. Pennal, Master Mariner, at 19, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. — Hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening Classes will be fornic.l ar, prjynre residence. jj'.et. fMIO LET, 7-roomed House in Upper JL. Symonds-st' eet, next to Mr Herbert, Draper.—Apply to C. Hamon, Builder, on the premises. ' For Sale. "\T ILL AGE OF OTAHUHU. For Sale, a Business Premises in the centre of the village. SAMUEL COCHRANE &■ SON, Land agents, Fort-street. SilOR SALE7~IOb kegs Corned Butter .AA (quality gcod).-H. B. Morton, Custom- Houße-titrcet. |7.OR~SALE, ex~City of New York, JL. Brooms. Canned Fruits (special assort incut), and Salmon.—H. B. Morton. lip ~U R R U G S. FOR SALE, a consignment of Wallabi, Opos sum, Boar, Kangaroo, and Emu Skin Ruga and Mats. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. ILJIOR SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage ]ij and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £36 8s a-year. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street.B £> "I (\ to £lOo° Ij]ENT, on Building Society c*Zs si" principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. K6h ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all *.p\r rich land, fen.cd, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of .room 8. dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. --S, Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. _$••> 10s PER ACHE.—BO acres first-class c&>w Laud, 1} miles from Opotiki township..— S. Vaile, Laud agent, Shortland-street. l?.QK|fi -HOUSE of 5 rooms, with wa^h 3if^J<tf\r. house, scullery, and every con venienca; also 2-stall stable and hay-loft, with corner freehold allotment 50 x 100.— S. Vaile, House and Land agent, bhortland-street. A* A KA —FARM of 80 acres, of good leve j^rsztJW. Land, 30 acres in grass in four dadd ocks, orchard and garden, House of five rooms and scullery, dairy,' two-stall stable and ioft; two store-houses, calves-house, shed for 20 cows, piggeries, &c, 14 miles from Auckland. Price, £150. Stock, if required, at valuation.— S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-st. <_>6>Kffl —WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four cWiV»J»\/. rooms and wash-house, &c., with freehold allotment 50x100, at Mount Eden.—S, Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street| OT O R SAL E,' A First-class Watchmaker and Jeweller Business n Napier. Principals only dealt with. For every information, apply to MESSRS. BEAVER BROS. & SOLOMON, Wellington: Or, ' Messrs. HAYMAN & 00., "Dunedin. Wellington, July 9.1878. TMPORTANT TO COASTERS AND J. BUSHMEN.. WANTED, Firkwooe. Full rates for First class Wood. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., __ 58, Wellesley-street. DEBTORS in Lewis Brothers Estate are requester! to settle their accounts on or before the 6th of August next, at the office of E. and H. Isaacs, when all outstanding accounts will be placed in the hands of our Accountant for recovery.—P_dv.ard Isaacs, F. Kummer, Herman Brown, Trustees. npo BUILDERS, FIREWOOD, AND JL TIMBER MERCHANTS. FOR SALE, SEVEN YEARS' LEASE OF LARGE ALLOTMENT, Corner of Wykdham and Nelson-streets, 130 x 100 feet; also ,the House and Buildings erected thereon, with the right of removing the ame at the end of the term. "ftT 0 T I C E. We beg to inform our clients that our business, which has hitherto been carried on under the firm of "E. & H. Isaacs," will henceforth be conducted under the name cf "E. & A. Isaacs." . E..& A. ISAACS. Fort-street, July 27, 1878. T. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Services will be conducted in the Church, at the junction of Kyber Pass and Symonds-street, on Sunday, August4.—Morning, at 11, by the Rev. G. B. Monro (Remuera); and Evening, at 6.30, by the Rev. A. M. McCallnm. SHIP 'APELLEs.'—Mary Stewart, a Letter for you here—Star Office. • LOST, at Supreme Court Buildings, a Roll of Plans of Kapara Block.—Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at Whitaker and Russell's Office, Wyndham street. L B E R T HOTEL, . QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. S. C. COULTON, Proprietor (Late of the Masonic Hotel, Napier, and of the Masonic Hotel, Gisborne), [Private Suites op Rooms for Families. Sample Room for Travellers "OOARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, a Teacher for the District School at Te Kopuru, Kaipara, Particulars may be Ob tained on application at the Office of the Educa tion Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, or to the Chairman of the District School Committee. Applications will be received at the Office of the Education Board up to MONDAY, 19th August instant. VINCENT E. RICE, **_*>« Secretary. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). For the convenience of Shareholders residing •n Auckland, DIVIDENDS will be paid at No. 35, Insurance Buildings, on FRIDAY, MON DAY, and TUESDAY next, the 2nd, sth, and 6th August, between the hours of 2 and 3 p.m. IKTEWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that at the Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District, held at Newton, on Wednesday, 31at July, the following gentlemen weie duly elected mem bers of the Road Board:—Messrs. J. Billington, T. Belcher, T. Faulder. W. Edgar, R. T. War-1 nook; and Messrs. P. McNare and R. Warnock auditors. , , - , ROBERT T. WARNOCK,. Chairman.. JUST PUBLISHED: " THE STRANGER," A Song, by Pro. Martin Swaliow. PRICK, 2s. 6d. nett. May be had of all Music-sellers. ,pREATES"T"DIS"COVERY KNOWN j No More Bronchitis, Coughs, or Diptheria. NEVER B WITHOUT WELBORNE'S SOL-FA TONIC JUJUBES. "We can highly recommend these Jujubes. No Public Speaker should be without them."— Rev. J. Lobb. Invaluable to all who suffer from Influenza Chronic Asthma, Hay Fever, or Bronchial attacks. Sole Agent: J. P. KING, Chemist, Next National Bank, Queen-street, Auckland SATURDAY, AUGUST 3. ' At 3 o' Clock Afternoon. ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART. FOR SALE, on Saturday next, Aug. 3, at 3 o'clock, Hams and Bacon Teas Oatmeal • Produce Salt Furniture 6 Pair Pigeons ; | Sailing Boat, 13 feet lo_g. : r.: a;: engEand, Auctioneer, Queen-street, Onehunga. Monday.