COLONIAL KNIGHTS.

{To the Editer of the Stae.) g IB) _It was quite right that the Secretary of State should acknowledge the prompt and generous response of all classes in Her Majesty's colonial possessions to the appeal to their sympathy on behalf of the sufferers by the Indian Famine. But we could have wished that either he had altogether omitted the concluding paragraph of his circular let ter to the governors of the colonies, or chosen some less formal method of conveying the suggestion embodied in it. There can be no doubt as to what is intended when bir Michael Hicks-Beach asks the representa tives of the Crown to inform him as to what had been the several amounts contributed by each colony, and to supply at the same time any information on the subject which they may consider to be of interest. This hint will receive its interpretation before many months elapse, in the bestowal _of those honors to which colonial celebrities, political, judicial, and occasionally personal, have been hitherto recognised as eligible, and we are very apprehensive that this mode of disposing of honorary distinctions will im part to them a character that will not en hance their value, cither to the recipient or in general appreciation. Already colonial knighthoods accorded to our statesmen have been awarded with so little inference, to the permanent estimation either of the men who have received tiiera or their public services, that they go for very little ; and opinion is blunted as to what is really right and creditable in a public career, when in differently and almost simultaneously, the same marks ot approval ate bestowed upon rivals, both of whom cannot have been iv the right. Better spurn honors of the kind in question than extend them like the magisterial trusts in this colony, so lavishly and indiscriminately that they cease to be honorable. Better leave each man who has served his country in any conspicuous field, to the reward of 'public opinion in its least invidious, because spontaneous, shape. As for the Secretary of State's hint about something to come, when ho is supplied with the names of generous donors to the Indian fund — for this seems to us the plain English of his circular dispatch—we don't like it. The colonies need no prizes to stimulate their sympathy on any future occasion of a similar character, but, on the contrary, will be apt rather to shrink from the part of patriotism, when its motion is degraded by the contingency of earning a reward.—Yours, &c, A. SUBSCRIBER.

GREAT EASTERN NEWS.

(To tha Editor of the STAR.) Slß,—Glorious news from Eastern Europe. Well, well, as Bismarck was elected Presi dent of the Conference we did well to an ticipate good results. B^t the '-'Herald" here, even now, again, notwithstanding recent change, is in serious error on the great Eastern Question, and, moreover, evinces the old wretched Tory bids. In to-day's article, adverting to our English gains and the concessions to Russia, there was very manifestly conspicuous the strange, staring omission to state that we at last have again succeeded perfectly in screwing up Ben. D'lsraeli, as in case of the second Reform Bill, to the Gladstonian point. Sir, when Gladstone was mate of the ship (before he was Premier) when he was next under Palmerston, we, wo always feared that he aud his noble chief were rather, rather too warlike, or, as some would much rather say, too bellicose or belligerent. These two were called in to settle the Crimean affair, took Sebastopol, and finished. But, but now, sir, here in Auck land, forsooth, some people, really, are con stantly saying—well, sir—the other thing, rnultum. &c.—l am, &c, W. E. Sadler.

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION LECTURES.

(To the Editor of the Stat .) Sm; —The information which your corres pondent " Observer" received is wholly without foundation. The alteration in the subject of my lecture is attributable to the fact that I have not had time at my com mand to prepare it for the date advertised. "When it is delivered your correspondent will find that whatever shadows are cast by a review of aberration of the Brothers New man, they will only tend to throw into bolder relief the glory of that Bible Chris tianity which it is the purpose of the Youug Men's Christian Association to maintain. The lecture on Dr. Todd (the student's frfend aa well as the children's) was already prepared, hence its selection as a supstitute. I yet hope to show to an Auckland audience that the moral and mental history of all wanderers in such divergent paths as those taken by the New mans, teaches but one lesson, viz., that when a man once casts himself adrift from the moorings of the puie and perfect Word of God, there is no ieiliug where he will drift —it may be to Popery, or it may be to Transcendentalism, to Spiritualism, or to blank Theism.—l am, &c. Allah W. Webb.

HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE.

(To the Editor,of the Star.) Sir —I did not know whether the writer of tne short local in your issue of Monday, in winch my name appeared so prominently, wrote seriou3iy or in irony, so that I scarcely know whether to be more amused or annoyed. Certainly, he had been misinformed. lam not manager of the Tent; it is managed by the officers and members, each member having a voice and vote, my duty being to keep a conect record of its allairs, correct accounts, and attend to correspondence, &c. As regards our soiree, to be hel-i on the 16th, should it prove a success, aa I do not doubt it will if the weather ba favourable, it will be due in no measure to me, for my time is too much occupied with other business, but to our indefatigable Bro., J. IS. Oarr, with Broa. K. French, Fox, Hurdy, and other members or tne committee and T«nt who have taken it in hand. If you will kindly insert this iv justice to the Tent and committee, you will much oblige— Yours, &c, 11. 11. HuGiuss, Secretary Hope or Auckland Tent, 1.0. R.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From ,our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Watchman. —An auriferous reef, ISin. thick, was intersected yesterday in the com pany's low level. The tributers are obtain ng good stone, and tiie crushing is shaping well. Auckland.—Work was started yesterday to clear out the drives preperatory to making an under ground survey so that operations may be started to advantage. B*4 SHAREMARKET. ' Latest Quotations : Sales—Beauty, 4s ; Moanatairi, 645. Buyers—Devon, Ss ; Beauty, 3s 6d ; Albumin,' 50s 6d ; Moana tairi, 633. Sellers—Kuranui, 14s ; Devon, 9s; Alburnia, 52s 6d ; Ciuues, 4s 3d , Bendigo, 4s 9d ; Beauty. ss. RUSSELL, this day. PASSENGERS PEll lON A. Arrivals: Julia Price, Onward, Ruby, and 2 cutters. Sailed: lona, with cattle. Passengers: Messrs Wyles, Christie, Parker. Kennyon, Captain Irvine, Clint-field, Dickenson, Kemp, W. Irvine. Moore, Captain Irvine. THE OCTOGENARIAN BOAT BUILDER.

A passenger by the lona, who is over SO years of age, takes a boat to show the Auckland boat-builders what can be done at his age. He has always been a total abstainer.

CAMBRIDGE, this Jay. TRAP ACCIDENT. Mrs Smith was driving from the plough ing match iv a trap, when it capsized mi the top of her. She narrowly escaped with erllf<\wAlKATO FLOODED The Waikato is flooded with water, the roads are execrable, and the weather cold and raining in torrents. WAIPA ELECTION. The Waipa election contest is warming up. Mr McMiun addresses the Te Awa mutu electors to-night. His supporters expect a unanimous vote. Mr Whitaker s friends are also very sanguine of success.

(Per Press Agency.) WELLINGTON, this day. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. The following candidates have passed the Junior Civil Service Examination -.—Gillies, McFarland, Fleming, Grigg, Harley, Ash croft Wilson, Wither, Pratt, Marchbanks, Vou'Tempsky, Halliwell, Marsh, Godwin, Watkins, C." W. McFarland, Richmond, Andrew, Raikers, Moorhouse, F. Watluus, Ingles, Shakleton, Sim, Corbett, Bridge. Senior examination :—Gillies, E. J. Mclar land Fleming, Wither, Ashcroft, Ludbrook, Duthie, Fairburn, Buchanan, Moorhouse, Halliwell, Shirtcliffe, and Purchase. ARRIVAL OF THE CAITHLOCH. Arrived, Caithloch, ship, 1164' tons, Capt. Phillips, from London, 104 days from the docks. She experienced fine weather throughout with adverse winds. She brings 21$ passengers and one immigrant. Eliza beth Bell, a passenger, died, on the voyage from consumption. The Caithloch brings a full general cargo. REDUCTION OF CABLE RATES. , A cable agreement referring to the re duction of charges on the New Zealand cable was executed this morning by the Hon. Mr* Burns, Postmaster-General ot New South Wales, and the Hon. J. 11. Fisher, aud Colonel Glover. Ihe Hon. Mr Burns intends returning direct to Syd ney per Rotorua aster a short visit to Otago and Canterbury.

OAMARU, this day. DEPARTURE FOR AUCKLAND Sailed : The barque Cabarfeidh for Auckland.

"*"— OAMARU, this day. THE GRAIN MARKET. Although considerable trade m the breadstuff market prevails puces arc the same as last given, except au advauoo ot 2d per bushel in oats. Wheat is 3a lOd to 4s ; oats, 3s Sd ; feed, milling, 3s lOd ; best malting bailey, 5s ; Hour, £11 to £11 10a, f o.b. ; oatmeal, l£l9 ; ipcarl barley, £24 ; pollard, £5 10s.

K~M DUNEDIN, this day.v/J MR J. C. BROWN AND HIS CONSTITUENTS. MrJ C. Brown, M.U.K., addressed his constituents last night, and received a vote of thanks at the conclusion of his speech. At one of the principal polling booths at Taierei yesterday, the Returning Oilicer locked the door, and went for his dinner, consequently some electors were unable to "■am admittance into the polling booth.

MASSACRE IN NEW CALEDONIA.

Settlements Eeyastated-

Affairs Very Critical

(SPECIAL TO "STAR.")

(FROM OUR SYDNEY CORRESPON DENT.)

SYDNEY, this day. The cause of the natives rising in New Caledonia was the seizure, by the Govern ment, of chiefs as hostages for the delivery of the murderers of Mr Chase, a settler, and Animally. . The natives surprised the guard in the night, murdered the gens d' armus, and rescued the chiefs. They then devastated the neighbouring settlements. The affairs of the island are very critical, the military force being insufficient. Unless France comes promptly to the rescue, a petition will possibly be sent to England, praying for annexation.

NEW CALEDONIA.

FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE MASSACRE.

fREUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAM.] SYDNEY, July 11

The City of Melbourne, from Noumea, brines news of a terrible revolt of natives in the interior of New Caledonia, about 90 miles from Noumea. Up to the time the vessel left, the bodies of 85 victims had been found, terribly cut aud hacked. The majority of the vfctimsare French colonists. Friendly natives are helping the gens d'armes to suppress the revolt. Colonel Passabore, commanding the forces who went against the insurgents with a de tachment of troops, was wounded, and died within two hours. The rising of New Caledonia is conhued to two tribes, numberingathousand, who never acknowledged French authority. The troops and armed colonists have surrounded them, and theircompleteextorminationis expected. The cause of the rising is attribvted to the harsh treatment and conduct of the whites.

CAMBRIDGE FARMERS CLUB ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH.

(From Our Special Reporter)

THE second annual ploughing match, under the auspices of the Cambridge Farmers Club, was held yesterday, in Mr Ryan's paddock, adjoining the Town Belt, Cam bridge. Mr Ryan had, at considerable trouble and expense, prepared his land for the ploughing, and though the ground was not nearly so well adapted for the match as that of Mr Fautham's, on which last year's contest took place, it is but fair to state that Mr Ryan spared no trouble to make all comfortable, and provided ample refreshments for competitors. The number of ploughs which were at work is surpris ingly small considering the enormous amount of ploughing being done through the Waikato district. Altogether there were 22 ploughs, of this number two weie from Otahuhu, Donald Clark (double furrow), and William Gray (single). There were in all 6 double-furrow ploughs, 12 single do., 2 boys do , and 2 turn wrists, or side-hills.

A noticeable improvement in the late match at Papatoitoi was the excellency of the Waikato teams ; these without excep tion consisted of first-class up-standing well-conditioned horses, and were much admired by Auckland visitors. There was a display of roots from various farms in the district. The following gentlemen were energetic throughout the day in the perform ance of their duties, as the "Ploughing Match Committee" :—Messrs H. A. C. Fergusson, Richard Reynolds, John Hunt, James Runciman, and H. Buttle. Judges oi the ploughing were: Double-furrow, Mr John Wallace (of Flat Bush), Mr Dun can McNiccol (Ohaupo), and Mr Richards. Single-furrow : Messrs S. Westney, W. Hunt, and A. Wallace. These latter gentlemen were also judges of the boys' work. The first prize in the single plough match, which was proceeding when I telegraphed yesterday, amount £5. was won by W. Gray, Otahuhu ; G. Watt, Cambridge, carrying oil" the second of £3 ; and W. "Green, Piako, the third of £2. D. Clarke won the first prize of £10 for double furvow ploughing ; the second, £5, being awardod to W. Wallace, and the third, £2, to W. Heath. Master Thomas Hanuon won the first prize of £3 in the boys' section, and McKearney the second of £1. Very fine samples of roots were exhibited, the first and second prizes being won by Mr G. ii. Clarke and Mr E. B. Walker. The first prize for best team oK hoises was awarded to Messrs E. McLean and Co., Messrs 11. and R. Reynolds being highly commended. The first prize for the best team of horses iv single ploughs, was awarded to the Piako Swamp Company. Mr E. B. Walker was the winner of the prize for harness. Mr J. Green, Piako Swamp Company, carried off the prize for the best finished ploughing. First class double furrow—Seven entries. First prize, Donald Clark, Otahuhu ; 2nd, John Wallace, Pukerimu; 3rd, William Heath, McLean and Co. Roots—Four entries, best collection. First, G. E. Clark ; 2nd, E. B. Walker. The day's proceedings were a great success, notwithstanding the recent bad weather aud the condition of the roads.

F BlThere-were 64 at the dinner last night in I the new commodious billiard-room of the National Hotel, at which host Walker brought forward a surprising shoAV of good tilings, which gave infinite satisfac tion to all concerned. A very instructive and entertaining evening was spent.

STAR OF NEWTON LODGE, 1.0. G.T.

E-.2SS Si SS'SSS S admission, but the admirableorder-kept by the was charged. Members ot the °™er mmi nttipr Inrkrps who gave their assistance, alo confrib'uted greatly to th* > ™<™»* of theevening. i^o. H-O-Domngton. P.W.0.1. applauded); and readings by Bros. Dyoand Kllis The Star of Newton Choir renacreu, in their usual pleasing style.several pieces Mcsdamcs Cottlngham &«d Bettany were m excellent voice. A duet by Sister Cotuughaiu and Brother Mnraen, and two by Brothei ana Sister Masters, were executed ma masterly manner. The last duet, by Jlli-other ai d.Sister Mnst-rs, fairly brought down the house, and man.thanfed"the audience, tor th^tondaii^ and all those who had assisted fo^thea Be«."oes. After a most pleasant evening the meotug closed ut 10 o'clock p.m. with the National Anthem.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" London AfcSUBAKOE," Boucieaults sparkhiiK cumody, in five acla. was performed lost.night at the theatre, and in a highly creditable manner. The lirst act opened with a view of Charles Courtly (Mr O'Brien) in a slightly elated state, after which, Sir Harcourt, tho suspicious father, comes on the sceno full of anxiety aa to the condition of his absent so . As this play baa been presented on other occasions, it will be unnecessary to describe tho double plot, which bcara tho stamp of tho play right through out. Sir Harcourt Courtly was a capital representation by Mr C. Burford. who assumes tho Dundreary voice but not tho make-up ot that illustrious personage. Ho has many faults; is h vain weak widower, who fancies himself young at sixty-three, and who kneels at the feet of tnc beautiful bride of Mr Spanker, "dear dolly," but who would not for the world make a parade of Ins feelings. Max Harkaway (Mr Musgrave) was also a fair impersonation, full of enemy, buoyancy of spirits*, and lite. Mr Tyrrell, as Spanker, was excellent aa tho submissive husband o£ Lady Gay, with an impediment in his speech, in whom'tho " lion " is occasionally aroused to a sense of his responsibility as a husband, v not a father. Mr yteele, as Dazzle, made a re spectable appearance; still there seemed to be something wanting in display. We tlnnlc ho might have made more of this character. Perhaps it was not exactly suitable for the full exercise cf his talents. Mark Meddle; tho petti foK«iug lawyer, the "miaorablo specimen ota bud &ix-nnd-ei(,iitpenco,liTing upon the fag ends of vice,' was made the most of by Mr kaumett, and elicited freneral approbation from the pit. The heioiiie of the piece who Lady "ay Spanker (Miss Jane Coombs), who desorved the applause which greeted her from all parts of the house. Her stylo aud general demeanour, un affected and natural, were eminently praise worthy. Mrs Hill, as Graco Harkaway, was also seen to much advantage. The other charac ters do not call for special remark, but as a whole "London Assurance" was well repre sented, with an exoellentflnish on tho portrait oi a true gentleman. This evening tho performance Wlll be ~ THK HONEYMOON," in which Miss Coombs will appear aa Juliana, a character in which this lady will have an ex cellent opportunity of displaying her splendid talents as an iictreaa of mote than average abilities. Miss Coomba makes her , aut appearance in Auckland to-night and to morrow night. This evening she undertakes the arduous role of Juliana, in the Honeymoon, a part which she is pure to render excellently. Tho bill for to-morrow is also very attractive. It embraces the 3id act of Camille, and London Assurance, the balcony scene of P.omeo and Juliet, and the screen scene from the fachooi for .Scandal.

HOME FOR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

COMMITTEE OF ENQUIRY,

The Committee appointed to enquire into the peases of desertion from the Industrial Home met at that building this afternoon. Present : Messrs. F. Larkins, Barsto\v, Swanson, M.H.R., mid Inspector Thomson. Mr Larkins opened the proceedings by saying that lie wished it to be distinctly understood that they were only here to enquire into the cases of desertion, and not into the maintenance and conduct of the establishment. Mr Barstow then read the motion of the Executive Committee appointing the Com mittee. Mr Larkins thought they had better call ' in Mr Stickley and ask him to explain as briefly as possible why the boys ran away, Mr Swanson ottered to act as a witness, and tell all he knew of the affair medtioned in the " Herald." This oiler was accepted. gr .Stickley was then called in, and in formed them of the raison d'etre or the meeting. Mr Barstow read part of the " Herald" article. Mr Swanson said he was visiting the establishment on the day named with the Mayor and Mr Go!die. They brought about 18 or 20 lbs of lollies for the children, which it was understood Avere to be served out when they came out of school. The visitors wished the lollies to be served out in their presence, but this was not done. By-and-bye he (Mr Swansou) saw a little boy looking very quiet and old-looking, and asked what was the matter. The master said, " Oh, he'll not trouble us very long ; he's off to kingdom conic." The food seemed good, and t':.e place clean. The master had been very civil to him, though he did not admire the way in which he had spokeu of the sick child. The child was well clothed and well looked after.

Mr Stickley explained that the child, en had some buns that afternoon and that was why they did not have the lollies. Mr Swanson said they, as visitors, had wished to see the lollies given out.

Mr Stickley explained that an enormous quantity of slollies were constantly sent to the Home, in fact, there were frequently enough cakes and lollies in the place to stock a small shop. Relative to the running away, all four boys were examined, and were subjected to close questioning, with the result that three of the boys united in saying that they were not hard worked, and had nothing to com plafn of. The other boy made some trifling complaints.

WAITKAEREI EAST.

This annual meeting of the ratepayers for the above Highway District took place as per adver tisement on Saturday, the lith July, at the Oratiu! Hotel, Henderson's Mill. Considering the unpropitions state of the weather there was a fair attendance. Mr John McKlwain was voted to the chair. The minutes of tho last annual meeting were, read and approved, as also two balance-sheets, the one for the ending of Government financial year, March Mst, and the other fur annual expenditure, ending June 30th, the former being duly audited, Tho receipts ending Match3lst were, £74 1-ls 7d! expenditure, £68 163 7d: leaving a balance of £5 18s 6d. The receipts till June 30th were, £108 8s Id; expenditure. £103 7a 3d: leaving a brlnnce of £5 Is Id. The following gentlemen woio elected Trustees for the ensuing year:— Messrs J. JNlclClwtun, A. Snell, R. J. Vercoe, B. Freeman, A. J. Litten. Messis. J. Smyth and 'P. Seaman wore elected auditors, and Messrs. J. Itusaell and C. Cowan fence-viewers Pro posed by Mr Juo. Smyth " That the Trustees be empowered to strike a rale of Is in the £ per valuation." This was seconded, and approved. An amendment by Air Vercoe "That Od in the £ only should ba struck," was lost. Votes of thanks to the out-going Board and the Chairman terminated the meeting. At a meeting of the Tuistees afterwards Mr R. J, Vercoe was elected Chairman of the Board, and Mr Si3ain was appointed Secretary.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A somewhat serious accident occurred this afternoon, while the | Orange pro cession was passing (up Symonds-street. A dray, driven by a lad, was passing down the road, when a lit tie boy was observed standing iv its way. The driver was looking back at the procession, and he dic| not notice this. Before any one could call out the shaft of the cart struck the boy, throw's.; him on |the ground, and the wheel then

passed over his ankle, crushing it severely. He was quickly taken up, and conveyed into a neighbouring chemists' shop, where his foot was dressed. The boy gave his name as Willie Olliver.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before G. P. Pierce, Esq., J.P.) AN OLD HAND. Mary Walton was charged (1) with being drunk, and (2) with being a rogue and a vagabond, by being a habitual drun kard, having been thrice convicted of drunkenness during the preceding twelve mouths, and having been previously con victed as an idle and disorderly person. • Prisoner pleaded guilty to both charges. Six months imprisonment with hard labour. LARCENY. John Williams, a Fijian, was charged (1) with stealing one shirt, value Bs, the property of Edward Lewis ; and (2), with the larceny of 2 white shirts and 4 linen collars, in all worth 20s, the property of Adolphus Davis. Williams pleaded guilty to both charges. Mr Pardy said the prisoner, who was employed by Mrs Davis, stole the shirts from the wash-house and gave them to a washerwoman to wash for him, saying they were his. Suspicion fell on a poor un fortunate servant at first. The prisoner having nothing to say for himself, was sentenced to 14 days imprison ment, with hard labour. BREACH OF THE BYE-LAWS. Mary Baird was lined 2s 6d and costs for allowing cows, her property, to stray on the road. Thomas Meade was fined 2s Gd and costs for driving a cart without a light. A HEARTLESS PARENT.

James Poulter was summoned for failing to provide for his wife, Mary Poulter, and three children under 14 years of age for the past six months. At the request of Mr Tyler this case was adjourned to the 9th inst. This was all the business.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM FIRE.

A NARROW escape from fire occurred about five o'clock last evening at Messrs Mon tague's fancy bazaar, (Jneeu-street. At that time Mrs Koaohe, who occupies a cottage at the rear, observed that flames were proceeding from the chimney. She gave the alarm, and several persons mounted the roof. After having extin guished the fire in the chimney, it was found that the rafters had ignited. A number of slates were taken off, and the application of Rovontl buckets of water had the efl'ect of preventing what might have been a serious conflagration.

Sudden Death.

ANOTHER old and much-respected colonist, Mr Henry D. Morpeth, died suddenly this afternoon at his residence, Ponsonby. This morning he appeared iv his usual health, but about mid-day he was taken ill ; a messenger was sent to his sons, Insurance Buildings, who immediately took a cab for Ponsonby, but on reaching their father's homo, they learned the sad intelligence of his death. Mr Morpeth had reached the allotted age of man. He was formerly a resident oE Priuce Edward's Island, where he acted as a Justice of the Peace.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A MEETING of the Board of Education was held this afternoon in the olliccs, Wyndham strect. Present—Dr. Campbell (chairman), Col. Haultain, Messrs Luckie, May, Luke, Prime, O'iloike, and Moat.

NEW MEMBER

The secretary read the result of the election of a member, in the place of Mr IT. 11. Lusk, as follows :—Samuel Luke, 50; David Goldie, 27 ; Thomas Macflar lane, 15 ; Win. Thome, 9 ; J. P. King, 2 ; James Wrigl«y, 2 ; Rev. W. Taylor, 1. Mr Luke was declared to be duly elected, and took his seat at the Board.

SCHOOL LIBRARIES,

The subject of the Government grant for school libraries was discussed.

Mr O'Rorke said that the Board had exceeded its functions iv including munici pal libraries, but as it was done it could not be helped, as the money was clearly intended for school libraries. He would like to see school libraries eucouraraged as much as possible. Mr Luke said the country schools should subsidize as much as possible. It was finally agreed that £500 be entered on the estimates for subsidies.

LETTER,

A letter was received from Mr. AVortliina ton, of City East school, stating that £50 had been placed iv his hands towards the teachers' library, wishing the Board to take the management of the same. Mr Lusk said there was an excellent com mittee-room in the school which might be recommended for the purpose. Mr O'Rorke moved, " That the £50 be granted for the library, the books to be located in the room of the City East school." Seconded by Col. Haultain, and carried.

COUItSK OF LECTURES.

A letter was received from Mr Josiah Martin, offering to give a course of weekly lectures on elementary education, chiefly on tha senses, and asking the Board to grant a subsidy towards the expenses, in order that teachers might be admitted free of charge. The application was referred to the Executive to report upon the same at the next meeting of the Board.

PANMURE,

An application from the contractor of the new school at Panmure, recommended by- Mr Allright, was received, asking for an extension of time for completing the work, owing to the bad weather. A month granted. PENNY SAVING'S BANK. A request was made from the teacher of Ngaruawahia school, asking the Board to sanction the establishment of a penny saving's bank. The Board generally thought there could be no objection on their part. Mr Luke said the children's bank at Otahuhu answered very well. Mr O'Sullivan objected, as it would possibly have injurious effects. Children had only three ways of getting money for such a purpose—to beg of friends, or to get from parents, or steal. He was not at all in favor of the project. Ou the motion of Mr Luckie, the matter was deferred for further consideration. AVOODSIDE PROPERTY. A letter was read from Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, informing the Board that they were desirous of completing a deed, as a'safe basis for their clients, in respect of laud at Woodside, as they were anxious to have the matter settled. The chairman said he had hoped to have the matter settled long ago, at the time when £39 10s was granted to relieve the trustees of the debt. On the motion of Mr May, the matter was held over until the meeting on Friday next; Mr May promising to see Mr Donovan in the meantime.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-DAY'S'JQUOTATIONS— Bank'of'istew Zenland—Buyers, £23 7s 6d k National Bank— Buyers, 81s; sellers, 83s. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 903; sellers. 92s 6d South British Insurance—6Bs 6d ; Bellers, 693. Colonial Insurance—Buyers, 6s. Thames Gas—Buyers, 28s; sellers, 30s. National Mortgage—Buyers, 25a. Alburnia—ols, 53 6d; buyers, 50s. Moanatairi—64s, 61s 6d; sellers, 655. New North Clunes—Sellers, ia 3d. Bendigo United—4s 4d. Queen of Beauty—3s 3d. Thames—Buyers. 32s 6d. Kuranui HiU—l3s. North Devon—Severs, 8i 9d. Tokatea—2s9d, 3s. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JULY 13



Gas is superior to every other material as alight-giving agent, not only on account of its brilliancy and its cheapness, but because k 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 who have enjoyed its advantages are always the most ready, as they are also the most competent to pro claim 'its praise.—[See Advertisement.]



MR W H. DAMPIER'S Advertise ment of Wonderful Bargains is to be found in the 2nd column of 4th page. "ANTED, a strong Boy to cany out parcels.—J. Smith, Draper. WANTED, a Boy for the Tailoring Department.—Carpro fr MoKaig. VJITAINTED to Cha:uTi, Small Vessels V V suitable for carrying timber.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited). ANTED, an Assistant for a Country Store. — Send particulars, reference, salary, fee, to ZO, Stak Office. __^ WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply, with reference from last situa tion, to Mr. Hill, H.M. Customs. ANTED, one or two Allotments fronting or near the harbour.—Address HT, this office. W' ANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply at _ jbhie office. WANTED, employment as Clerk or Book-keeper, by a man of thorough business habits and experience; eood references given.—Apply to CX, Star Office. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Haokott, Market Hotel. ANTED, a lirst-class gDiver.—Apply to Cruickshank fc Co., 16 Queen-street. ANTED, a good General Servant; references required. — Apply to Mrs. Arthur It. Natlian, Sunnyeido, Symends-street. WANTED, by a married couple, two comfortable Furnished Rooms, with board; houße of a widow preferred.— Apply XT, STAKOflice. , ANTED, three Spanish Hens, three Dorking Hens, and a Brahma Cook.— Apply at once to Mr. Head, Poulterer, Auck land Market-house. _ VJSTANTFD, ii good Nurserymaid; re- V T ferenooa required. — Mrs. Eunciiuan, O'Conneli-strcet, Ponsonby. ANTED, by a respectable young man, employment in a store or warehouse ; willing to make himself generally useful; good reference.—Apply K. G. Schwartae, Queen-st. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Easdown, Queen-street. ANTED, a good Cook and Laundress; alno « competent Housemaid; refer ences required. — Apply to Mrs. S. Morrin, Monnt Hobson, Kcmuura. _ ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making and Machining.—Apply imme diately to Miss Lockwooil, ne^t Mr. Wilson tf, Baker, Grey-street. ANTED, Empty " King of Pain" Bottles; highest 'price for ail delivered at Pro. Scott's residence, Chapel-stroit. "VXTANTED, an axperienced Housemaid; V T also an acHvo Youth to make himself generally useful.—Apply to I>jrw, Ruesell. Port land House, Hobson-street. ANTED, by~7i respectable young person, a situation as Companion to a Lady is willing to make herself usetul.— Address 8.X., Stab Office. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply to Mrs. J. C. Firth, Mount Eden. ANTED, a Cook.—Apply to Mrs. Gillies, liockhmfla, Epsom. ANTED, a Bush Blacksmith for Onohunga.-Apply to M. H. Roe. ANTED, Stone Wallers to build oniy; atones collected.—Apply Larkins and O'fh-icn, Kaipara Railway ANTED, a Fitter and Trimmer ; one accustomed to factory work.—Oeo. Black and Co , Aberdeen Boot Factory. ANTED, a respectable Woman Servant for the country,—Mrs Martin corner of Hobson and West Queen-streets. V%/ rANTED KNOWN, that W. Brown V V 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 attentiou. T\7"ANTED to Sell, cheap, a Baking V? Business.—Apply J. Braine. this office; or to Mr. J^ Robertson. Ooromandel. ANTED] a Girl to hTTue herself generally ■U3ofi.'..—Apply -Mrs. Batger, Grafton Road^ W" ANTED KNOWN, that White's is the best and cheapest Cement. On Sale, 500 casks.—Keane and Jonkinson.Victoria st reet ltost, Auckland. ANTED, immediately, a steady active Boy, from 11 to 15 years of ago, to take chaiueof a Pony Plucton, and make himself useful.-Apply to Messrs Mowbrny, 12, Queen street. . vajANTKD, immediately, for a ladies' \ f school, a thoroughly good English Teacher.—Address "A." Post-olHce, North Shore." : \Jfc7ANTED, an Apprentice.—Apply to T T C. Withcrford, PJumber and G» suiter, Parnell. ANTED, an experienced Cook; re fftrences required.—Apply to Mrs. David Nathan, Karangahape Road. \ISTANTED, Female Servant (Gisborue), VV wages 15s; Baker for Waikato, married man preferred; <:otel ITemale Servants, town and country; Female Servants for private families, town and country. — Hannafords Registry. Queen-street. Ttr ANTED S PI A R P 20 first-class BUSHMEN. Also, BUSK COOK. GUTHRIB AND LAHNAOH'S CO., (Limited), Lower Queen-street; Q r> Onehunga.



A~N TED X N 0 WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. AIONKSf ADVANCED in SUMS o£ £2 to fiso on. personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at. L. 11. NKUMKGKN, Auckland Loan Onice, iOS, (Ju&bii-strGOfc oppoaito Savings Private Kntranoo dowi right-of-way H. DAMPIER has Ladies' Ulster c Cloaks ; Hat Ornaments, great variety; Hair Ornamants; fresh variety ot Chignons; Llama Shawla. Red and Black ; Saxony scarf Shawls; such lovely Real Cambric Handker chiefs : Ladies', fMen's. Girls, and Boys Hats; Boots, Fire Shovels; fresh lot of Dress im provers, patronised by the Princess Beatrice. Particulars soon. — Victoria-street, corner of Hobgon-sti-eet. - PRIME OX BEEF, Wether Mutton, Dairy-fed Pork and Veal.-A. Carser, Butcher, WeUesley-street West. TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT-STREET. Mr. JOHN IRVING, from the Bay of Islands, will KXHIBIT, at the above Hall, a BOAT. built by his own hands without assistance. Mr. Irving is in his 83rd year, has all his life been a teetotaller, and is anxious that the public, ami more especially the young mechanics ot Auck land, should have an opportunity of judging the quality of his work, as a testimony to the ad vantages of temperance. Tho Boafc w, IU be ready for exhibition TO-MORROW", at 2 p.m. Admission, Od. Any surplus beyond actual expenses will be handed over to the Temperance Society. QT. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD. MRS. CLAYTON'S Pupils will re-assemble ou M.ONDA.Y, loLli July. Mastebs : Dr. Hen-en, German. Mons. Peitzer, French. Mr. Watkins, Drawing. Mr. Gxoclwell, Elocution. p\ IT V OF AU 0 X LAN D. ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR.



In pursuance of " The Municipal Corporations and Heculation of Ticcal Erections Act, 1576, I Henry Riding:?, Returning Officer of tne City of Auckland, .-o hereby give notice that an Election will be held on THURSDAY, the Ist clay of August next, for the return of a dmy qualified person na Councillor <.f the said city, vice Mr. Richard Diekson. resigned. . Candidates will require to be Nominated on or before FRIDAY, July 19. «.„*■ Any person desirous of Nominating a Candi da' c must deliver, at. the Council Offices, b<£fome noon of the day above stated, a Nomination Paper, signed by the person named thereon as Candidate, and two persons duly qualified lo vote at the said Election. Nomination Papers can be procured on appli cation at the O»g,gJSf "^ffilSof Returning Officer for City of Auckland. City CouDcii Offices, July 5,1878.



Educational. STAMFORD HOUSE, Upper Symonds ftreet.—Mrs Nicholson'B pupils will Re aasemble July 17. EPSOM HOUSK SEMINARY, One hunga Read.—Tho Third Quarter will commence on MONDAY, 15th July, 1378. fRLS' TRAINING ANr3 HIGH SCHOOL, AUCKLAND. The Midwinter Holidays will Commence on June 29th. and extend to the 15lh proximo. NEIL HHIATH, Headmaster. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the Nf\v Zealand University. Quarter Days : January 25, April 12, July 5. September 27. School duties resumed on THURSDAY, 27th instant. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head-master. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. | The Third Quarter will commence on MON DAY, loth JuIy. FARQunAKMACRABj Head Master. "KTAVIGATION.—Candidates for Certifl- J3l cates of Competency as Master or Mate. ure prepared for Examination by the Local Marine Board by Thos. Penual, Master Mariner, at id, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street.— Hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening Classes will be formed at private residence. J~U YE NIL E~l> ANCING CLASS, CAItLICTON ACADEMY. HOBSON'-STREKT. Instruction in Dancing given to young Ladies and Gentlemen on Saturday afternoons, from 2 to 1.30. Terms, Quarterly, single pupil, 15s Ltwo or more of oae family, and members of Day sohool. 10s each. Adult Dancing C!as3 on Fridays, at 7 p.m. Terms, £1 Is per quarter. Reduction to RANDREW. , -f v /j ee^lng&j THE Annual Meeting of Ratepayers in the Tiki Highway District will be held, at the residence of Mr. R. J. S. Pearse, Tiki Road, on FRIDAY, 26th July, at 7 p.m., for the election of Trustees and Auditors, and to transact any other buaiutwa that may be brought before the meeting. A. J. CADMAN, Chairman Tiki Highway Board. 10r,h July. 1878. TZ" AKANGAHAPE HIGH WAY Jjk^ DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District will be held, in the Congrega tional School, Edinburgh-street, on TUB&'DA V, 30ih instant, at 7 p.m. Business: To receive report of out-going Trustees, elect now Trustees, Auditors, and Fr-nce-viewers, for the current year. J. WARE.KN, Chairman. _July\l2, 1878. I. " " °' ___ G" T> Tlie SIR lIKNRY nAYKLOCK LODGK, No. 2i, ludependoni Order of Good Templars, meet, as U3i:al, in the >..!exaadrft-9trftet. School room, every TUK3DAY KVBNINW. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. QOLDTB, W.C.T. (3. SQUIRREL. Secretary. tnTuhance register books, § Minidg Register Eooks, Bakers' and CheJ mists' Day Books, Engineers', Plumbers', and other Time Books manufactured. Music Maga zines and Law Books Bound in all Styles, by WiCLIAM Leys, Wyudham-street, next Star Office. nn a' ue"i R I coal s. . Where is the Best and Most Convenient Place to obtain TAUPIHI COALS? Wry, at WIN STONE'S YARDS, IN Custom-house-street, AVhere you may also get Firtcwood, Charcoal, Coke. Bay of Islands and Newcastle Coal. Obtaining our Coals as we do, direct from the various Mines, and having our own Carts for Delivery, it places us in a position to Sell at the Lowest Possible Pricks, and the public may rely upon obtaining both the Quality and Quan titsr of whatever they order. Orders by post or otherwise attended to with despatch. Fencing and Carting done. \\ r. & G. WINSTON 2. E N C I N G.—All kinds of Fencing undertaken by contract or otherwise, at lowest rates, by S. White, Brighton, Parnell. T>EACII TREES, Hue sorts, just fit for JL transplanting, for Sale at Mr. Lowe's, Ponronby Road, near Reservoir. "l^f O R SALE, ; "" TO ARRIVE, Per'Albatross,'from Lyttelton 250 bags FINE FLOUR, 100's 150 ~ ~ ~ 50's , 225 bag 3 OATS. C. A. HARRIS.



M NICHOLSON, • (Late T. Archibold), CANE CHAIR WOItKEK, "Victoria-street, Auckland. New Work or Repairs neatly and promptly executed on reasonable terms. MB. W E B B HAS THE PLEASURE TO IHFOKM PURCHASERS OF PIANOS AND HARMONIUMS THAT HE HAS A Fine Selection of m SECOND-HAND PIANOS. "m A Particular Good Ziegleb (full compass). Also, one by Hebnann Lange, with many others. Also, «sr HARMONIUMS! A FIVE-STOP BOO3EY (COST £30), IN Perfect Order, £23. A Splendid 19-Stop Debain's, and Others, from £9 10s. JV^= -All The Above may be Paid For as *£& Most Convk> ie.nt to thk Purchaser. W W. has added a Wing to his Music Saloon, to make room for a LARGE SHIPMENT OF ! PIANOS AND HARMONIUMS, Daily Expected, Andisanxioug to BUY FOR CASH or TAKE IN EXCHANGE PIANOi OR HARMONIUMS. N.B.—New Pianos Sc Harmonil'Ms Alavays in Stock. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, WKLLE3LEY-STREET, Auckland. •fn IxM ES T SAMPLE JD of WHANGAItEI COAL Ever brought to Auckland, to be seen at the YARDS, Breakwater Road, Weil adapted for Household Purposes. J. CRAIG.



mHE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY JL (LIMITED), AFFORD KVKBY FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers o «AS. The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, and. Premises. And SUPPLY a METER, keeping the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS.



Tenders. ' mOGASFI T T E R S. 'fciidAn will be received up to 12 o'clock on SA i URDAY, the 11th instant, for Gas-fitting at a Dwelling-house in Hepburn-street. Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. \ rchitect. mENDSRS for Additions to the Newton JL Bast School will be received, at the Office of the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of VVED-Si3SDAY, tho 21th July instant. Plan and specification to bo seen at the School, and at the office of the Bcu-d. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. Tjr AR AN GAII AP E DISTRICT. "^KERBING AND CHANNELLING. Tenders for above will be receiving, at Mr. Hayes' Store, York-street, up to 6 p.m. on TUESDAY, 15th inst. Plans and specifications may be seen at my office, 71, Queen-street. JOHN BOYLA.N, Engineer to the Board. rgIENDEKS will be received until noon JL of THURSDAY, 18th instant, for Altera tions and. Additions to Parnell Soap-works. Plan 3 3,nd speciflcaiions can be seen on appli cation at tho Factory. The lowest or any lender uot necessarily accepted. JS. 11. CARDSO, Agent. To Let. r|lO LET, in Upper Symonds-street, a .a. comfortable six-roomed Cottage, with all the necessary requirements.— Robertson Bros., Grocers, Upper Symond3-stree*". TO LET, a Bakehouse and Stable ; rent low.—Apply at this office. rjpo LET, a Seveu-rocmied House, with -H_ every convenience, simate in Carlton Gore Road, near qrner of GraftOii Road.—Apply for address at this office ; or to Mr. JS. B. Dicksou. Regent-street, Grafcon Koad.



For S ale. TO FENCERS.—For Sale, a quantity of Pnriri Posts. — if, Archaid, Britomart Hotel. FOE. SALE, an improved Magneto Electric Machine, '<jit little used, by W. Skidmore, Sheffield. Price, £3 3s.—Address. XYZ, Star Office PEACH TREES.—A line assortment of choice kinds, in spendid order, for trans planting. Will be sold cheap—J. Lowe, Pon aonby Koad. iiear th» Kesftrvoir. gj^OK SALE (ciicap),, at jMoraingside, a JSJ House and large garden, with, fruit trees. —Apply at Pace's Store, Kew North Road. iJQKih —HOUSE of 5 rooms, with, wa^h cw«L?t/xJ'. house. scuiiery, and every con veniauce ; also 2-stail liable and hay-loft, with corner freehold allotment 50 x 100.— S. Vaile, House and Laud agent, ■-■■hurt'and-street. "JO^OR .SALE, a First-class Wiiifcechapel -Sj Cart cheap.—A. Mackie. Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory. Durh&Qi-afcreet. 51 "El U ~1l R U G S". irOR SAT.S, a consignment of Wallabi, Opo-f ---sum. Bear, Kangaroo, and Krnu Skin Rugs and Mats. SAMUKL COOHRANE & SON. FOR SALE, for£26o, a Freehold Cottage and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £36 8s a-year. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land ."< sjents. Fort-street. &*6~>i\{\ — a I.LOTftOBNT at Mount Eden, 1 cV/S/vfvf. acre rich Volcanic Soil, fenced, planted with fruit and ornamental trees, and in grass. &c. House of three good sized rooms, tanks, &c—S. Vaile, House and Land agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. jjf> 103 PER .AC HE.-80 acres flrst-clas3 cf4 Land, It miles from OpotiJti township..— S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortiand-street. "I f\S P-ER ACRE.—4dO acres unimproved A\J Land,lS miles from Auckland,—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shoitland-stieet, next the Post offiee. _O 1 A to £1000 LENT, on Building Society <3CLj J. \j principles, oi- on other terms to suit borrowers. —C Williamson. Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages .i.nd Loans negotiated. P/K ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all *> VS/ rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of & rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Bhortlsnd street. 4? Ol^A —WKLL-BUILT HOUSK of four cW/Vt/VF. rooms and wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50x100, at MouDtKd.en.-S Vaile. House and Land Agent, !r hort.land-street" DOMAIN GARDENS.—For Sale, by tender, a large number of Plants, Camel lias, Pines, Quicks, &c—Apply, not later than Saturday. 13th instant, ta Mr. F. G. Clayton, Newmarket. rf\O Working Men. —A Rare Bargain.— -JL Three freehold Cottages ii the city for £220. Good wet-. Terms easy. Weekly rental, 21s.— Apply immediately to F. Gr. Ewington, SI, Queen-street. "I OS. PER ACE E.—560 acres of uuim. .JL & proved ■ Land, abous one-third ]3U3h, consisting in parr, of ti-tree fit; for firewood, the remainder good mixed bush, 15 miles from Auckland by water, or 20 by laud.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortlaud-srreec, "I7IOR SALE (Cheap), a comfortable four- JL 1 roomed Cottage, with il feet freehold frontage to Fernleatjh-street. from which there is a good view.—Apply io John Soppet, No. S, Queen-street. TJIYE, EAR, AND THROAT SPECIA m.U LIST.—Dr. Schwav.tz3.ach, Devonshire House, Hobson-street. Hoars: 10a.m. to Ip.m SALT BUTTER.—To Storekeepers and Shippers.—Received this week, a few Good Dairies, for prompt sale. Kegs taken back.— Adam Laybourn. Kort-street. jg&g^ "f['Oß LEVUKA DIRECT~ j|js|_gSJE_^ The clipper schooner K^^SEsS AG\ TES DONALD, Will sail for the above port on TUESDAY next. For freight or passage apply to A. B. DONALD, Ship Chandler, Queen and Fort-streets «|gg|^(qTEAM TO RIVERHEAD. "~2ss^Se2S> On and after Monday, 15th July, Steamers will leave aa under :— Carrying Passengers and Mails only. From Auckland : From Kirerhead: City of Cork, 3 p.m. City of Cork, 9 a.m. Cargo oniy. S.s. Gemini, from Auckland, at 8 a.m. Cargo received from 9 a.m. untii 5 p.m. J. OABKY <Z SON BOARD and Residence, cleau and com fortable, for four Gentlemen of quit habits, in a house very pleasantly situated: good view. Terms, 20s. per week.—For address apply at jhis office. OST, between Parnell and Newton, a Black Leather Bag containing surgical instruments.—Ten shillings reward to sr'rr/j returning it to Mr. Shtujand, giioxaland-stjn . MONDAY, JULY 15.



CITY MART. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, &C. GRANT & MORTON WILL sell by auction, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, " Household Furniture, very Handsome Draw ing-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads, China &c, &c. Terms—Cash, SATURDAY, 1 p.m.—Market House. TREES, PLANTS, SHRURS, ETC.. Ornamental . Trees and Forest Trees' Quicks, Fruit Trees. Produce, Potatoes, Onions, &c. Furnitive, Tables, Chairs, iied and Bedding Stove, Lamp, Washstand and Ware, D.B. Gnn Pictures, Sec. fee. R. C GREEN WOO D, Auctioneer THURSDAY, JULY IS. rH E REMU ER A YAR D & DIOR SALE, ju Thursday nest/at 1 "- o'clock, 100 Head_"Well-fatted Cattle 300 Fat Wethers, from Gisborce 200 Fat Sheep, from Waikaco • Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 103 Ewes, in good condition, forward ia lamb Fat and Store Pip;.-?. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3. THE WAIUKU MONTHLY SALE will be held on Satin day. August 3. ALFRID BUCKLAND.