. » a * in the neighbouriug colonies, xfnv be within the recollection of share j2 that at the General Meeting held on oath April, 1569, it was in contemplation to j • •7;_ l t7\vithin the Bank a Guarantee and vt ideut Fund for the officers of the . hlishment, aud to Avhich the Directors commended the Bank should contribute, of the attention of the Board ..via** shortly after .yards been called to the Jnnarently superior advantages of the Colonial and Foreign Banks Guarantee Fund iv London, it was decided to support t iv preference to the intended Fund Avith the Bank- a decision Avhich has long wnre'retted. Experience has proved that •f the "original intention of the Board y been" carried out, the Fund Avould now have amounted to such a sum That would not only have given omnle security to the Bank, but would have afforded a certain prospect of reasonable provision for officers Avho, from old a*-e!or ill-health, are obliged to retire from the service. The Directors loav pro nose to revive the idea of the Guarantee and Provident Fund, but as the great majority of the'staffarealreadyguaraiiteediu the London Fund alluded to, and are not liable to be called upon for further contribution (unless under circumstances not likely to arise), they cannot, Avith any fairness, be now asked to contribute to more than the Provident branch of the proposed Fund. To enable the intended Fund to start with a fair'prospect of success a liberal, contribu tion will have to be made by the Bank. The subject has been forced on the con sideration of the Board by the necessity for already making some provision for officers retiring from the service under cir custances Avhich demand recognition; and as the necessity for such provision Avill be a --rowing one as the age of the Bank increases, the expediency of providing a Fund from which such claims can be met appears not only reasonable, but almost compulsory. Details hare not yet been sufficiently marked out to justify the Board in saying what contribution will be made to the Fund, but it has been thought proper to invite the opinion of shareholders in case it should not be in accord with that of the Board. It is intended that hence forth all officers joining the service will be guaranteed Avithiu the Bank, on terms somewhat similar to those of the Colonial and Foreign Banks Guarantee Fund. From past experi ence it may be reasonably hoped that a fund Avill soon be accumulated, Avhicli will afford ample security ; and as the success of the Provident Fund Avill iv a great measure depend on the absence of claims in the Guarantee Fuud, the staff Avill have a personal interest in noticing the acts and habits of felloAv-officers, and will feelthatauy irregularity remaining uncorrected may en tailftiture loss. In conclusion, 1 have plea sure iv recording the continued rapid growth of the colony in population, Avealth, and agricultural pastoral prosperity—a growth Avhich gives confident hope that, as in the past, our business iv the future will prove progressive aud remunerative. No better proof of the developing power of our railway system can be adduced than the rapid increase in the price of freehold lands; and no better proof of the prosperous circum stances and improving position of our population than its ability to acquire free hold homesteads. Amidst a prosperous community banking must prosper ; and your Directors claim to have carried out the policy of encouraging all to Avork for legitimate accommodation, according to their means—a policy justified by results, and Avarranting that continuauce of support from the public Avhich has ahvays been so liberally extended to the Bank of New Zealand. With these remarks I beg to move the adoption of the Report and Balance-Sheet. Mr J. C. Firth : Mr President, and gentlemen, in rising to second the adoption of the Repoit I shall have very little to say, inasmuch as ths figures laid before you in the Report sheAV Avith great clearness the position and extent of the business and the balances, and the result with regard to profit as clearly as can Avell be done. The remark's of the President have further elucidated the operations of the Bank, leaving very little indeed to say in addition. There are one or tAVO points, hoArever, Avhich, Avith your permission, I would like to notice. I observe in the remarks made by the President a statement to the effect that in the neighbouring colonies there is a difference of a sum of £2,000,000 as betwixt deposits received by the Victorian banks and the advances made by them. This extraordinary discrepancy is likely to have a more or less adverse influence on banking operations iv this country. It may have arisen, I think, from the circumstance that the colony of Victoria and the adjacent Australian colonies have suffered during the last tAVO years from an almost unex ampled drought, inflicting great loss upon almost all squatters and agricultural ists, and requiring the help and support of the banks to their consti tuents. Everyone present will be aware that this colony has not been exposed to such severe periods of drought as the adjoining colonies unfortunately have suffered from, from time to time. With the genial climate aud fer tile soil of this colony Aye may expect a fair average of prosperity to the people living in the colony; and Aye may therefore also expect a fair share of prosperity to an institution like this, Avhose fortunes are bound up Avith the Avelfare of the inhaDi tauts. There is another matter in con nection Avith the agricultural operations of this colony Avhich have been referred to by the Chairman, and Avhich I think is of very great importance indeed in considering the future prosperity of institutions of this description, aud that is, that owing to the advantages Avhich our climate confers, it has been found possible to institute a system of agriculture Avhich keeps the soil of the country in a state of perennial fertility, inasmuch as a system of rotation of crops has been found practicable in this colony. In the neigh bouring colonies it has not been found possible ; because, OAviug to the nature of the climate, artificial grasses and root crops do not readily groAV. In South Australia, Avhich has been famous for its production of Avheat; they are confined to a large extent to the production of Avheat. A country in this position is yearly export ing the Avealth of its soil Avhich it is doing nothing to replenish. We need not, there fore, be surprised to find that the average yield per acre becomes yearly less. Ihe returns for South Australia for the year sheAVS only an average yield of 7| bushels per acre, Avhilst in tins' colony, taking the statistics for Canterbury alone, the returns this year shew an average of a little over 25 bushels per acre. In the Auckland Provincial District, though the statistics are not yet available, yet my opportunities of investigation enable me to say, the average return of wheat has been about 32 bushels to the acre. It avill be seen at once that a great part ol thisis due to the genial climate and fertile soil AVitn Avhicli this country is blessed. I therefore look forward Avith a great deal of satisfac tion and confidence to the iirosperity of this institution, based as it is upon such solid elements of future wealth and prosperity as are indicated by the conditions I have just noticed. Having recently returned from a visit to the Southern portions of the colony, I am pleased to be able to say that every- Avhere I beheld evidences of the utmost pros perity and AA-ealth. I can confirm the re marks made by the President with regard to the value of the Bank buildings and pro perty, having had opportunities of inspect ing a great many of them ; and I can add that the sites chosen reflect great credit upon the early promoters of this Bank, as they are situated in the very centre of busi ness iv the toAvns in Avhichtheyareerected.

besides which they present an appearance of substantial [commercial respectability and Avealth, Avhich Avould do credit to any bank ing institution. No doubt they are Avorth a great deal more than is set down in the report. For these reasons I have pleasure in seconding the adoption of the report, and I feel confident from the reasons I have

that there is a bright prospect for the future success of the industrious inhabitants of this colony, and therefore by wise and judicious management the prosperity of this institution Avill be even grater in the future than it has been in the past, and that the Bank of New Zealand, Avhile rehiring a handsome profit to the shareholders, Avill materially assist in securing the Avelfare of that colony Avith AA'hose fortunes it is iudissolubly connected.' The Chairman put the motion for the adoption of the report and balace-sheet Avhich Avas unanimously agreed to. ELECTION OF AUDITORS. The Chairman : Consequent on the resignation of Mr James Watt, and the absence from the colony of Mr C. J. Stone, two vacancies had occurred iv the auditor ship of the bank to which the Board had nominated Messrs G. P. Pierce and B. Touks. It is noAV necessary that two auditors be elected by proprietors, and I have pleasure in proposing that Mr C. J. Stone, and Mr B. Tonks be elected as audi tors. Mr A. K. Taylor : I have much pleasure in secondiug that. The motion avus put and unanimously agreed to. VOTE OF THANKS. Mr Dignan : I have much pleasure in proposin-°a vote of thanks to the Directors and officers of the Bank of New Zealand for their services during the past half-year. Mr J. Robertson : I have great pleasure in seconding the motion that has been pro posed. The motion Avas unanimously agreed to. The Chairman : Gentlemen, I beg to re turn our sincere thanks for tho vote Avhich has been passed. Mr Murdoch : It affords me very great pleasure on behalf of the staff to return you our hearty thanks for the vote just passed. I cannot on their behalf promise more iv the future than thcy_ have endeavoured to accomplish iv the past, but I should be sorry to think that there is any member of our numerous stall' avliosc Avhole heart has not been iv the work. Encouraged by these ex pressions of your continual confidence in us, I can safely promise that our combined efforts will be exerted to make the Bank as successful in the future as it has been in the past. Nothing could conduce more to this result than the renewed expression of confi dence in the staff, and the unvarying kind ness with which Aye are treated by the Directors. Again I thank you for your vote of thanks. The rough minutes were then confirmed, and the proceedings of the half-yearly meeting ended. SPECIAL MEETING. The Chairman : It is iioav necessary to resolve ourselves into a special general meeting to confirm a resolution proposed at last general meeting, but as a preliminary avc must satisfy ourscl. es that in person or by proxy one-third of the capital is repre sented at this meeting. For this purpose I propose that Messrs B. Tonks and Hill act as scrutineers. The scrutineers having certified that the requisite nnmber of shares were repre sented, The Chairman again said : This meeting being duly constituted, I have iioav to put to it the resolution proposed at last meeting by Mr B. Tonks, and seconded by Mr C. J. Stone, viz., "That in clause No 50 of the Deedof Settlement, inlieu of the words 'one thousand pounds,' the words 't.A'o thousand five hundred pounds' be inserted." Mrß. Tonks. iv seconding the resolution, said :I do not think it is necessary to say one word in support of it. I have spoken to many shareholders since the last meeting on the subject, and the feeling appeared to be universal that Aye arc doing justice to ourselves and our Directors in making the

change. . The motion AA'as unanimously agreed to ; and the rough minutes having been passed, the meeting dispersed.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

Death cf Dr Perstca- L'r Perston had been ailing for three days, and was very bad yesterday afternoon, about 9.30 this morning went to the closet and had a fit, Avas carried iv, and died at eleven. It is generally circulated that he took an overdose of morphia or chloral in the closet. He probably died from heart disease. His age Avas 50.' He had been a long time resident at Wangarei. He was very generally liked. The Hospital Com mittee meet this afternoon to appoint a successor. There Avill be no inquest. MINING. The Cure starts crushing at the Prince Alfred mill to-night. Piako.— McAlpine's party obtaiued l'ozs. of gold from 7 loans of quartz. New North Devon.—The contractors made a start yesterday with the drive from the Alburnia Company. (From a Correspondent.) THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND SHEET IRON. Mr Brodie and the Thames County Coun cillors are afflicted Avith sore grief and tribu lation respecting some £13,000 Avorth of sheet-iron, which Avas left after the comple tion of the Thames water-race, and Avhich the County Council hoped to grab, in order to make a rise. The Government have uoav ordered the iron to be sold by auction.

(From Our Oavii Correspondent)

TAURANGA, this day A GOOD J JKE.

A good joke happened yesterday to a man named' Annesley, Avho had been keep inguphis birthcay. audwas reported to have walked over the cud of the wharf. The police immediately proceeded to drag for the body. After an hour's hard work, they gave it up as hopeless, and Avhen carrying the drag apparatus back to the station, saw Annesley coming out of a pub. The tableau may be imagined.

NAPIER, this-day. LAWYERS IN AT THE DEATH. Hapua, the leading Hawke's Bay chief, is reported to be dying. Tavo opposite sets of laAvyers have been around solicting him to make his Avill.' Both parties met at the old felloAv's house at the same time, but neither could for some time carry out their plans. At length one lawyer got tired out, imagining the other had departed, but a will was made Avhich is not considered to be in the interest of the native committee. UNTO HIM THAT HATH. Mr Ormond is to be presented to-morrow with a splendid piece of plate, worth £200, subscribed for by his political friends for services rendered to the district during his superintendency. T TT .r.-.T-.r- CLEARING OUT OLD LUMBER.. Mr Fanning, Government immigration officer, has had his services dispensed with, aud the billet is given to the Barrack master. GOOD FOR LAWYERS. Several natives are about to take legal proceedings against the Hon. H. R. Russell for tho recovery of alleged damages to the land and bush property of the natives. Damages are laid at £8,000. NATIVE BOUNCE. A fracas occurred betweenthe natives and a shepherd of Mr Bennett's, at Omarauui, this morning. Several native dogs were fouud worrying Mr Bennett's sheep. When the shepherd shot one, several Maoris seized the shepherd, and after a struggle got his gun into their possession, Avhich they refuse to give up, holding it as payment for the dog.

DUNEDIN, this day.

SOMETHING LIKE A DIVIDEND. " The New Zealand WoodAvare Company at Dunedin has declared a dividend of 21 per cent, and the half-year's profits are stated to be £15,000.

-«■ GISBORNE, this day. ~"=0 SHOCK OF EARTHQUAKE. A very smart shock of earthquake Avas felt at L3O this morning.

I CAMBRIDGE, this day. J THE COMET. The comet is visible. The public Avant a case of champagne.

GISBORNE.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

The crops of rye grass have been heavy in many parts of the district. 35 bushels to the acre has been a general yield oa the Patutaui block. The latter block is being leased from month to month to Mr Wren, who has sub leased sections of from ten to one hundred acres to parties requiring the grass seed, Mr Wren obtaining from 10s and upwards per acre. People seem annoyed at the high upset pric_e the Government havo put on the land shoitly to be sold. There have been several large property sales in this district of late. Mr A. McDonald has sold his interest in three runs. One through Mr Miller, of Napier, the PouaAva run of 19,000 acres leasehold, Avith 14,000 sheep, for £16,000. The Whatapoko AYas bought by Mr McDonald's partner, Mr Barker, for £12,000, this consisted sisted of tho freehold and leasehold of about 17,000 aces of splendid land, Avithout stock. The third was tho interest in the freehold of GoodAvood's station to Major Westnip. It is satisfactory to his .friends that Mr McDonald is not leaving Gisborne, he having retained the Kiti station, a valuable property opposite the township. , Flour mills are gotting all the rage hero. The ne.v one of Messrs King and Company Avill soon be completed. A gentleman from Oamaru, connected with a large farm of that district, Avas here the other day, Avith the intention of making arrangements to erect another mill. The Oamaru farmer at the present time exports large quantities of wheat to Melbourne and Kngland, he noAV proposes to have it ground it this mill be erected. The gentleman above alluded to is in treaty for tho purchase of a large block of land for grain growing purposes. A large company is starting to plough up the Hats 30 miles from Gisborne.

NAVAL BRIGADE SHOT AND SHELL PRACTICE.

Is it not strange that so few of those Avho should feel an interest in the defence of our harbour availed themselves of the oppor tunity afforded them on Monday last of Avitnessing the firing from tho 40-pounder Armstrong gun stationed at the North Head, and in charge of our Naval Brigade. On that occasion avc noticed that the men who Avete chosen to Avork the gun were those who had recently joined the Brigade. Tliis was to enable them to obtain a practical insight into the work ; and as there Avas no hurry required (as, for instance, to effectually stop the entrance of a hostile cruiser to our harbour), this Avas no doubt a good opportunity for them to gain knowledge. Those of our citizens Avho Avere present Avere highly delighted with the practice ; aud it Avas evident they felt some interest, as so many of them had pro vided themselves Avith cither spy-glasses or field-glasses ; the firing as a rule appeared to improve from the first; that is, the shot or shell appeared to strike nearer to the tar get, the only deviations from this being when the Aviud would be a little stronger as the shot or shell Avas on its passage across, then the projectile fell short. On one occasion, also, a blank charge instead of a service charge Avas brought up by one of the aforenamed novices, and the P. O. in charge of the gun did not notice it. This shell must have fallen nearly 1,000 yards short, and tho recoil of the gun Avas only half the usual distance. The deposit of saAv.dust left in the gun Avas considerable, so much so that it had to be sponged out before re-loading; some time before the firing ceased it Avas obseivcd that the target had been pierced, but it Avas impossible to toll by how many shots ; at length a shell struck just in front of the right corner of the target and earned a portion "of it aAvay. The next morn ing some of the Brigade Avent to fetch the target, but some person had paid tl*. place a visit aud taken it away, leaving the frame it Avas spread on, and the danger flag Hying. The spectators Avere convinced that the majority of the shots would have struck a vessel.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. - This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M). The majority of cases on the list to-day Avere confessed or settled out of Court, the remaiuder were disposed of as under : — JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS. T. and 11. Cooke v. Percy C. Frasi, claim £2 13s Gd., freight and charges on goods ; costs, lGs. Long Tunnel G.M.C. v. j Robert H. Bartlett, claim £5, calls. Mr j James Home proved the claim. Mr Tole > appeared for plaintiil; costs, £1 -Is 6d. ! ADJOURNED. Elizabeth and Jane E. Maunder a-. Robt. Graham, claim for trespass (Mr Dufaur for plaintiff). DEFENDED. Horace Moilliu v. J. Churton, claim £1 10s., horse hire ; Mr Armstrong for plain tiil', Mr Keatley for defendant. This claim arose out of a disputed account. —Horace Mofflin deposed that iv May, 1577, he was a partner iv the linn of Moilliu and Smith, aud on several occasions horses were hired in the name and to the order of defendant. On one day they hired a horse and buggy to go to New market, instead of which the party Avent to Papatoitoi. Mr Churton and his friends rcturncd-'thc next day Avith the horse injured iv one knee and the harness broken, lie told Mr Churton he should hold him responsible for the damage done, and he agreed to pay the same, handing over 30s on account of the £6. He purchased the business and debts of Moilliu and Smith in October of last year.—Cross-examined by Mr'|Kcatley.—James Smith, late partner, corroborated. —John Churton, defendant, admitted a portion of the debt, but not the hire of one horse and a buggy on certain dates!' in May and December. He told plaintiff that the greater part of the claim Avas OAving by two other persons. He had never received a bill of the items now claimed for. The 30s Avas on account of £2, all the money he oAvcd to plaintiil'.—Cross examined by Mr Armstrong.—Alfred Payne deposed that he engaged one horse and a buggy on bis own account, but he had never paid for them. Ho understood they Avere booked to him.—To Mr Armstrong : He had never had dealings Avith plain tills before. Mr Glover Avas the other party.— His Worship remarked upon the conflicting testimony, and said ho Avas afraid Mr Mofflin had put the saddle on the Avrong horse.— Judgmeut for plaintiil, 10s; costs, £1 9s 6d Fred. L. Brabazon v. C. Harris.—Claim, £4 17s 9d.—Mr Dufaur, for defendant, deposed that the claim AVas on an order which had neither been seen, nor presented. —Plaintiil deposed that he received the order from Mr Harris, junior, of Whanga poua lie came to Auckland to «see Mr Harris, senior, who said that as soon as the order came to hand he would pay it; he had better wait until the order turned up.— Mr Dufaur considered that if Mr Ham?., junior, had given the order he was the person to be sued. Auumbcrof orders has been lost; payment might be stopped : and the order, if in'existence, is still good. Plaintiil said the order was made on C. A. Harris, senior. His worship pointed out the difficulties in the way of getting the money without the written order. Plaintiff said the debt Avas due to him for wages, aud he enclosed the order in a letter to his wife, but neither the letter nor order reached her. Thomas Usher, accountant, deposed that he applied for the money to Mr Harris senior, and on the clerk turning up the book, he found that such a number had been issued ; and if presented he would pay the money. ; His worship said it no doubt Avas a hard ' case for plaintiff, Avho ought to get las money '. having earned it but he could not compel one mau to pay anothers debt, he thought ' compensation should be made to plalntid under the circumstances. A nonsuit Avas recorded costs 10s 6d.

"VICES DESCEND; VIRTUES AS CEND."

(To the Editor of the Star.) Slß,—Since it is Aveil-known that many men possessing homes replete Avith every comfort spend their evenings at the club or public house., it is cruelly unjust to working men's wives (who have nothing

but the sunshine of the heart to " gladden" home Avith—an article having no intrinsic value to many husbands)—to insinuate, as is done by your correspondent "Pick and Shovel," that their husbands neglect then homes because they are less attractive than they might be. it is true that some Avomen fail to do their best to make home happy ; and true too, that but few Avomen, either gentle or simple, can hold five minutes' conversation on any subject Avhat ever, except their neighbours ; but Avhose fault is it? Why, the fault of those Avho have arrogated to themselves all the benefits of a liberaleducation; asif intelligence came to women by nature. "Pick aud Shovel" was Avarrauted iv believing that working Avomen (on whose behalf the sympathies of the thoughtful of both sexes are enlisted, because they have neither time nor ability to make their claim to consideration heard) are, as a class, above temptation ; can he speak as confidently of their husbands, and if not, Avhy not ? If, as "Pick and Shovel" affirms, the "Avivesof the felloAvs of the Northern Club do not complain or rush into print" it is either because they are too stupid to do it, or because they have sufficient in telligence to manage their own affairs ; or, which is more likely, that their, " the fel lows' ") room is better than their company ; add certainly a husband must be loved for his presence to be preferred to a good boolq; and really Avhat is there to love in ordinary men? In any case, the Avives of " the felloavs" may be left to take care of themselves, since they enjoy many pleasures aud much liberty denied to the Avorkiug Avoman, to whom Sunday even brings no relaxation, and yet her husband—of the better class of working men—can leave her and his little ones night after night for his club, andgrowlif he

is calledselfish for so doing. For single men the club, but for the drink,' would have been a boon ; but the married man, Avith a young family, is a traitor to all the rights and duties of domestic life if seen frequently at his club, his lodge, or indeed anywhere but where he ought to bp. Left to themselves, genuine working men woul.l, Aye believe, have excluded intoxicants from their Club. But, of course, so long as Governors, Judges, and Bishops like beer, they will fancy that working men like beer too ; but they are not such fools ; at least, if they like it they kuoAV it is bad for them, and are often heard to say "I Avish that none of the cursed stuff could be got." The fact is, as they Avill tell you readily in their sane moment--, tlmy Avant to be delivered from temptation and if Governors, Judge.', aud Bishops Avill not deliver them, they Avill deliver themselves, and presently make the " upper ten" ashamed of their love of beer.—Yours, &c, HOPEFUL.

ADVERTISING DEBTORS.

(To the Editor),

Si k,—Through tho agency of your estimable paper, will you kindly allow me to say a few words iv reply to "Old Colonist's" version of the above subject. If a man's debts are ad vertised under such distressing circumstances as those mentioned by "CO.", cA'cryafeeling hearted person Avould join in sympathy with him ; but I think that when a subject of this kind is referred to the columns of a public paper, and for tlio welfare of the public, both sides of tho Question should be considered, and not take an individual incidence as a standard excuse. If "Old Colonist" had been a trades man, Avhich I infer by his letter ho is not, lie Avould have expressed a very dilterent opinion ; experience as such would have taught him that the mnjority of these long-stauding accounts, " which I am certain aro the only debts that Avould bo advertised," are indebted oy mon that will not pay. And in fair iustico to trades people generally, and those that come under the meaning of supplying, I venturo to state they would not bo so indiscreet and weak of heart as to advertise such debtors as those aliuded to by " O.O." A tradesman can be just as careful and prudent in those matters as lie would bo in applying for judgment summons, knowing perfectly Avell that if he failed to prove debtor's ability to pay he would have to suffer costs. "O.O." advises to prosecute: surely he must know a debtor cannot bo sued for less than live shillings ; and how many laundresses, bootmakers, and others in Auckland Avho have their books full of smaller accounts? Five out of every six would be found if such inquiries were made. These numerous sums amount to pounds, it is very hard for those people to sacrifice their hard earnings for a class that deserves no consideration, Avhich I maintain a man does not who is able to pay his just debts and refuses to do so. I think the advertising such debtors in the STAR would prove the most effectual remedy ever hit upon to recover the aliuobt hopeless accounts ; and Avhen that time is arrived at, debts will be paid before money is 0 herwise extravagantly used, such as visit ing Cooper and Bailey's Circus, etc. And if the Star is tho means of bringing that to pass it Avill benefit the public greatly. The fear of being prosecuted for libel need not be preventative, as I think tho assertion has first to bo shewn a fabulous one before an. thing so serious need bo entertained. It is a moMt prominent thing in Auckland for a man, when he owes a certain tradesmen a debt, to shun the business establishment of tho latter, go to another of the same calling, and order goods on precisely the same principleus the other, bo contracting tiieso numerous debts;and then vanishing from tho town AVithout settlement, which is a very frequent occurrence ; and I am certain there are tradesmen in Auckland that will bear me out in this assertion. Well, sir, such men as that being advertised would put tradespeople on their guard, and if you Avill bo kind enough to insert this you will oblige-yours truly, TIiADESMAN*.

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before J. Cosgrave.Esq.,andT. Macdonaid, Esq., Justices.) OVERCOME, Bryce Hopkins, a heavy-looking old man, pleaded guilty to having been drunk yesterday. This Avas the second offence within a few days. Mr Cosgrave asked Mr Pardy if he kueAV how the man gained his livelihood. Mr Grigg (rising from his usual seat) : He has been one of the best smiths that ever struck a blow in Auckland, your Worship. Fined S.s and costs. A LADIES' DIFFERENCE. A charge against Rachel Varden # for assaulting Mary Anne Edwards Avas Avith dravvn at the request of the latter. LARCENY AT IIELENSVXLLE. James Gray wis charged with the larceny of'22s 6d in silver from the bar of the Kaipara Hotel, at Hclcnsvillcy the said money being the property of James Hand. The prisoner pleaded drunkenness. James Hand said the prisoner Avent into the bar when lie was absent and took the money. Fortunately he Avas seen and collared by another man. When taxed Avith the offence, he gave up the money at once. Constable McNaughton said he found the prisoner hiding in some ti-tree, and arrested

him. The prisoner, addressing the Bench, said he Avas drunk at the time he took the money. He avus earning 15s a day, and had no cause to steal. He had been tAventy years in the colony, and had never thieved before. The Justices said they would under the circumstances deal with the case leniently. ! Seven days' imprisonment Avith hard

labour. This Avas all the business,

AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL.

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

A special meeting of the above Board was held at the Board of Education this after noon. Present: Judge Gillies (in the chair), Colonel Haultain, Dr. Campbell, and Messrs Brett, O'Rorke, Murdoch. Mi- Macrae avus also iv attendance. There were sixteen applicants for the ofiice_ of secretary and treasurer. On being ballotted for Messrs Garland and James tied, and the chairman decided iv favour of the latter gentleman. It A\*as resolved to keep the bank account at the Bank o* NeAV Zealand. NEW SCHOOL. A letter Avas read from the Improvement Commissioners, reminding the Board that they had received not'ee to evacuate the present Grammar School buildings in June. Mr O'Rorke said he thought that an ap plication should be made to the General Government for the building. The Board was not rish enough to build a suitable ne .v school.

The Chairman said the first thing to do was for the Board to find out their legal position. . On the motion of the Chairman, it Avas resolved to appoint a Committee, consisting of Colonel Haultain and Dr. Campbell, to confer with the Government and the Com missioners re providing accommodation. FRENCH MASTER. Four applications Avere received. Mr Peltzer Avas appointed on probation. Salary, £250. SINGING CLASSES. On the application of Mr Macrae it Avas agreed to expend £6 in order to enable Mi- Heath to give singing lessons in the Lome street Hall.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— „ „ Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £24; sellers £24 10s. r -■■—**-_ National Bank-755, 753, i „„ WSSiBBB |j Colonial Bank—s2s 6d: Buyers, 525. National Insurance—32s. ~_.„„, . IgSou.h British Insurance—72s I6d, 73s 6d; sel lers 733 6d Thames Gas—Buyers, 275; sellers,, 295. [^Auckland Gas-Sellers, £10 103. Uuion Insurance—Sellers, 153. Neiv Zealand Loan-sellers, £6 2s 6d. Auckland Timber Co.—Buyers, 955. Moanatairi—Slleres, 625.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as under :- Kor Thames, this day, at sp.m. For Waihcko and Coromandel, per Argyle, to morrow, at 2.30 p.m. __~_, For Coromandel, per Durham, this day, at 5.30 p.m. _, .., For Hobart Town, per Bella Mary, on Friday next, at 9 a.m. „ _ ~ For Napier, per Southern Cross, on Friday next, at 4 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per ItOAvena, on Friday next, at 1 p.m. For Tairua. per Mana, to-morrow, at 1.30 p.m. For Noumea, per Elizabeth Conway, on Satur day next, at 8 a.m. __ For .Vaiwora, Mahurangi. Matakana, Manga- Avai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Annie Milbank, od Saturday next, at 10 a.m. For lluseell and KaAva KaAva, per Wanaka, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For ltussell, Kavva KaAva, Wangaroa. and Mon gonui, per iona, on Monday next, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, on Tuesday next, at 1 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per Rotoma, on lues day next, at 1 p.m. . . P-»r H.f.. Australia, on Tuesday, 30th instant as follows: — For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe-at 3 p.m. , For money orders, registered letters ana newspapers, at 9,30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. S. IS. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, IgTg



"Persons who adopt coke for fuel are scarcely ever knoAvn to revert to the use of coal." The value ot coke as a lucl, and as a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated sudicieutly. A mixed fuel of coal aud coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those of cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs the smoke or inflammable gases given oil by coal during combustion, and renders the lire brighter, clearer, and hotter. Every house holder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and satisfaction will bo the result. The price of coke is advertised else- Avhere. —[A DVT.I



%\T 11. DAMPIER'S New Advertise- V V *» merit Avill appear to-morrow. ANTED, a Girl, about 14, to mind a baby, and make herself useful in the house; one used to children preferred.—Mrs. O'Brien, Albert-street. \^7"ANTED, a respectable Boy, about 12 TT years old, to make himself generally useful about a house.-Apply to Mrs. Prime, Anglesea-street. ___^_ ANTED, a General Farm Servant; must be single.—Apply J. Hargreaves' at Mrs. Steele's, Parnell. ANTED, a good General Servant ; good Avages to one Avho can Avash and iron well.—Apply Mrs. Samuel Brown, Grafton Boad, two doors above Bowling Green. ANTED, for the country, a good General Servant.—R. Stevenson, New ton Road. W'~ ANTED, a thoroughly triistAvorthy and capable Housemaid and Nurse Girl.—Apply at the Girls' High School, Upper Queen-street, to-morrow, between 2 and i. ANTED, for Coromandel, a First class Dressmaker aod Milliner.—Apply at once at Mrs. Hollo way's, Karangahape Road, Newton. " rANTED, tAVO good Carpenters (single men) for a six months'job at Patea.— Hamilton Bros., Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply before noon to Mrs IT. E. Williams, Mount Eden Road. WANTED, a Boy to attend to horse and trap and carry out parcels.—Apply J. Smith^Drapgr, Queen-street. 7VN TED, as Head Nurse, a thoroughly trustworthy Avoman accustomed to young children.—Apply to Mrs. Cowie, Bishop's Court, Parnell, between ten and eleven ill the morning, or six and seven in the evening. X\T ANTED KNOWN, A. Mallinson, V V Hairdresser, late of Wellesley-street, has commenced business nearly opposito Quicks Livery Stables, Victoria-street. Prices as usual. Hair Cutting, Cd; Shaving only, 3d; Shaving and Hair Dressing, Gd. W~~ ANTED, for Napier, Three good Carpenter.-. — Apply to Cruickshan__, Miller and Co. WANTED (weekly), 20 to 30 Dozen Smoked Fish.—Adam Laybourn, Fort st.ieot. WANTED, a first-class Steward, a first class Cook, and a flrst-clas. Baker.— Apply between 1 aud 10 this evening to the Itoyal George Hotel, NeAvmarket. nnu HARNESSMAKERS.-Wanted, a 1 good General Hand.—Apply Wm. Morgan, Saddler, Newmarket. __ insrANTED, tAVO Assistant Sales .vomen. W Good salary given.—J. Cosgrave Se Co. ANTED, two steady Drivers at once, accustomed to town.—Apply to G. Wilson, Nelson. . nnO TANNERS.—Wanted, a Beamsman. J_ Apply by letter to W. B. Stamford, Ber mondsey Tannery, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury. , WANTED, 30 able-bodied Ditchers.— Apply to Maclean & Co., Fir Court, Cambridge.' WANTED to Purchase, for cash, a First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, statinpr where to be sesn and price, ad dressed " Safe." Star Office. WANTED to Purchase, a Box Mangle. Addres, stating price and parties lars, to C.C.. Stab office. WANTED TO PURCHASE, teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. — WANTED, Benchmeu. —Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED, a first-class Machinist; best Avages given.—Katterns Se Sheppard, Boot Upper Manufacturers, Klhott-strtset. T/STANTED to Lease, a small Farm, near V T town.— Apply, Avith particulars, to RM, this office. . WANTED, a respectable Youth as Messenger.-Apply this office. TfTANTED, the Public to know that I V v have on S>do (cheap) what they want, viz.:—Ladies' or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, gs Gd, worth 5s each; Black Ostrich Feathers, Is od each ; Wings, 6d each ; Winceys. Gd per yard ; Black Straw Hats, Is each; Berlin Wools, m shaded and plain colours ; Fingering Woo , soft and beautiful; Ladies' Underclothes very cheap; Corsets, very strong, 2s 6d each ; also in Ihomp son's aud Acmeyßrands; Patent and Silk Velvet in tho piece; Turquoise ana Hat bilks; Linen Handkerchiefs. The best value yet ottered to the public—Embroidery,Plain and Leathered Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets, &c., &c, Sec Also, at ridiculously low prices—si'k Boot Laces, od per dozen ; Rack Combs, 3a each ; Good Purses, Id, 31d, id. 6d, and Is each; Black Earrings,fcLjper pair; Neckties, 6d each; Bows, Ga; WBite Handkerchiefs, id; Best Scents, 6d per bottle; Best Brown Cotton Socks in Auckland tor od per pair (woven tops). Tho Handsomest and Cheapest Lot of Children's Dress Jackets, Sep., in toAvn ; Jackets, from Is fid each ; Fine White bocks, 3d per pair. Other goods to numerous to mention.—J. Green, three doors from Albert street. N.B.—No one can sell Cheaper, except large direct importers, and then ou^j in large ! Quantities.—J.G. . . BOARD aud RESIDENCE.-Victoria House, Grey-street. Excellent accom modation for a few permanent Boarders Terms. £1 per week. CQUADE begs to return his sincere 8 Thanks to all the kind neisrhboura for Carefully removing his effect;, from the _ate Fire in Karangahape Road, Newton.



WATERPROOF Jackets from 2s 3d each; Ladies.' Collars and Cuffi.. from Gd the set; Splendid Winceys, 9d per yard; Superior Towelit-K, lOd per yard; Men's Shirts in great variety; Girls' Straw Hats, Is. Ladies will find themselves well suited with t>e prices, &c., at R. French's Cheap Drapery Lotablish ment, Hobson-street. WE rely on the Quality of our Teas, leaving their merits to the appreciation of consumers.—The Royal Tea Mart, Hobson street. ' WANTED a man to take charge of a Cutter in the Oyster Trade; good open ing for an industrious man. Apply early to J. Lowndes, Oysterman, Parnell. WANTED at Movie's Oyster and Sup per Rooms, Queen-street, a man or smart boy for kitchen work. ANTED a good Housemaid for the Railway Terminus Hotel, Oflicial Bay. None but those efficient need apply. WANTED a young man aceustomeu fo the Butchering, and a strong boy.—R. D. Giles, City Market. WANTED, a good A\oman cook, Avith references; nurse and needleAVoman. Nurse girl, housemaid, barmaid; girl for the North Shore and suburbs—E. Henry's Registry,. Shortland-street. WANTED a Dressmaker to come to the house to Avork.—Mi s. Hood, Cook-street, two doors above Vincent-street. \lf" ANTED a man cook and laundress ; V* good Avages.—apply Aurora Hotel. \%T ANTED an assistant Dressmaker ; Vv also apprentices.—Mrs. Butler, Cook-st. ANTED, a smart Youth to assist in Avaiting.—E. Waters, Qneon-street^ WANTED, a smart Boy.—Miss West, Milliner, 198, Queen-street. WANTED a Partnership |in a Timber business or sawmill; understands the business, and has capital.-Address X, Stab Office. W™ ANTED, Farm Couple, £75 and found; Fiji Boys, Ploughmen, 35 Female Servants for excellent situations (hotels and private families) town and country, and Female Cooks—Hannaford's Registry, Queen street. W WANTED Buyers for Shell Necklaces,. V ? Shells for Brooches, Earrings, Studs, and Solitaires, and Curiosities of all kinds.— Allen's, opposite Thistle Hotel, Auckland. Tenders. rr\ O G A S F I T T E R S. Tenders Avill be received np to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 27th instant, for Gas Fitting and Plumbing at the New Zealand Clothing Factory Company's premises, Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. m O B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, the 29th instant, for the erection of a Presbyterian Church at Tauranga. Plans, &C, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. A RCH HILL DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders Avill be i eceived at Mr Baxter's Store up to 7 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, Ist May, for Earthworks in above District. -~-.. Plaus, Sec, to be seen at the office of Mr John Boylan, C.E., 71, Queen-street. . J ' E. W. MORRISON, Chairman. meT CONTRACTORS & PAINTERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 29th inst., for Sundry Works to be done at a Family Residence in Waterloo Quadrant. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. Meetings. R P H A N H~ O M E, PARNELL. The Annual Meeting of subscribers and. friends will be held at the Institution on MON DAY NEXT, the 29th instant at 7 p.m. The Right Rev. the Bishop of Auckland will preside. Musical Selections, Distribution of Prizes, Sec __ -f 0. G. T. Xc The Members of the Sir Henry Havelosk Lodge. No. 21, Loyal to the R.W.G. Lodge of the World are requested to MEET on Monday next, at 7,30 p.m., in the Committee Room of the Young Men's Room., to re-organize the Lodge, or take such other steps as may be thought advisable. Members of other Lodges im'ited to co-operal c. G„ORGE HEMUS, P.W.C.T. RICHARD CAMBELL, W.V.T. ST. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL CHOIR. — Special Meeting and Practice will be held on FRIDAY Evening, at 7.15 punctually.—All Members are requested to be present; also any old members are invited.!! ffVW O POUNDS REWARD. LOST? on Tuesday night, on the main road be tween the Railway Station and the Royal Oak, a £10 note.—The above reward will be paid on returning the same to T. K. Gillman, Chemist, Onehunga, OST, on Saturday last, at or near Par null, a Carter's lieceipt Book belonging to the Golden Crown Brewery.—Anyone bringing same to the Brewery will be rewarded. LOST.— 10s. Reward.—Lost, a BoVtiG Horse, three Aveel-s ago; bay colour.— Apply to James Kenny, Market Hotel. OST, a Black aud Tan Setter Slut, Avhite on nose; answers to the name of Topsey.—Anyone detaining her will be prose cuted. Reward on leaving her at Messrs. Porter & Co., Queen-strecc; or Mr. Hall, Pc urose. _____ OUND. in the Harbour on Monday, a Log, branded with small OJ. If not claimed by Monday next, will be sold to defray expenses.—D. Connor, waterman. FOUND on Good-Friday, a Black and Tan Retriever Slut; collar, plain brasz, with ring. If not claimed within a Aveek from date Avill be sold—apply at this office. OURGESS LIST-REVISION COURT. Town Clerk's Office, April 22,1878. Notice is hereby given that, in conformity with Clause 15 "Municipal Corporations Act, 1876," the above Court will be holden at the City Council Offices, Queen-street, on FRIDAY, the 26th instant, at noon. „ , P. A. PHILIPS. Toavu Clerk. TUST LANDED. 50 KEGS VERY PRIME TARANAKI POTTED BUTTER. 11. B. MORTON. Coals i Coals <. Coals .i i NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CAEGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO., Commerck-strket. riOALB ! QOALSI QOAI.S EX RESTLESS FROM NEWCASTLE. ON SALE (CHEAP), In Lots to Suit Purchasers, alongside or delivered. Also On Sale at _.iy Yards : A SPLENDID SAMPLE WANGARE COAL. JOSEPH CRAIG, FORT STREET. -ftX~E W C A S f L E The Barque STAG is now discharging CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE COAL, Which may be hid either delivered or Ship's Side. W. &G. WiNSTONE.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876." and of the Bankruptcy of ' Edavard Message, a Debtor. This is to notify that Edward Message, of Hamilton West, in the ProA'iucial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Builder and Contracter. has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engage ments with hij Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the District Court house, Hamilton, on WEDNESDAY the First day of May, 187 S. at 2 o'ctoek in the afternoon. Dated, at Hamilton, this 21th day of April, 1878. T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of the District Court at Hamilton. William Macgregor Hay, Hamilton and Te Awamutu, Seliciter for the above-named Debtors. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Percy Reginald Vaughan, of Auck land, Accountant, p.. Debtor. Notice is'hereby given that at the First Meeting of the Creditors of the said Percy Reginald Vaughan held this day. Thomas Macffarlaue, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auck land, a Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee in the Estate of the said Percy Reginald Vaughan ; and that the said Thomas Macffarlaue has, in writing, intimated to me his acceptance of the said ofiice. Dated, at Auckland, this 25th day of April, 1878. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. ___ _. mE NGAE FARM, ROTORUA. 318 ACRES UNEXPIRED TERM of LEASE, 27 years to rue. Magnificent Orchard, good Land; about 20 acres timbered. Dwelling and Outhouses ; Grass Paddocks; Avater frontage. lia. Only Property in Lake District avith Croavn Title. Apply to C. J. HUTCHINSON, No. 7, Queen-street. TO LET, the Lyceum Kali, in Hobson street, CO feet long by 25 feet wide, suitable for amusements, or a caroenter's shop, rent low; also, a three-roomed Cottage in Hobson-street. —M. Foley, Grocer. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wales. TO LET, ao-roomedHouse, Avith garden, well, and tank, in Anglesea-street; apply next door, or to R. D. Giles, City Market. ~ftTORTH~S H0RE.77.T0 I_et7 Mr Yeoman's J_.i Residence, Mount Victoria; one of the most conA-enient dwellings in the district.— Apply to O. Mays, North Shore, or R. H. Yeoman. Albert-street. For Sale. T> A C E H 0 R S E. FOR SALE, "Izaak 'Walton," warranted sound.—Apply to WM. WALTERS. FIRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. FOR SALE, a desirable Homestead with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 11 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price Arery moderate and terms easy. COMBES Se DALDY. ££>/» A —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house, /^\f\y. scullery, baker's oven, Aerandah back and front, good well, &c., all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. 4? K. A "CASH, Balance by Weekly daw'*__r\" Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £]>KP_f_ — VII_LA RIfiSIDENCK at Parnell c^uuv. containing 9 rooms and kitchen, fitted Avith every convenience, and all in good order, 2-stall stable, coach-house, conservatory fowl-house, &c, with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S, Vaile. House and Land Agent. Shortaud-street. OQ KA —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also OWOe ?V. Avash-house, 2 tanks and well, with freehold allotment 50 x 133, and free use of an additional allotment. Term 3 easy. 20 minutes Avalk from Queen-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. _|?g>/\/\ CASH, balance at 5% for six ds&>/Q\f'\y or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres of erood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, eoAv-shed, stock-yard, &c, 12 miles south of Auckland. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. <?Kf_;A —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence d«*J*J\f. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, all in thorough repair, Avith 5 freehold allotments conteining about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, or Lease, a pleasantly situated Cottage (almost new), containing 7 rooms, with half-an-aere of garden grounds, on Onehunga and Epsom Road.—Apply "Epsom", Star office. IN THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. LEWIS BROS. FOR SALE—Those central, commodious, and well-known Premises, Queen-street, hitherto used as a Warehouse by Messrs. Lewis Bros. Also, Their Bonded Stores, Albert-street. For particulars, apply to the Trustees, crto Mr. W. Aitken, Shortland-street. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-3treet'; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,' Fort-street. MR. A. W A R B R I C X, LICENSED INTERPRETER, Native Lands "Agent, Tauranga. Vases i "teases ! ttases We are shewing upward? of 0-- 'undked Different Patterns oftiie mo-- . vutipul ORNAMENTA VASES, in Crj>' .Uabastsr, and Bohemian Glass, ever ofie;. i .or sale in Auckland. extremely numerate. An early inspection vited. T. & H. COOKE, Furniture anu Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. 1-5" o T FC~E~7(TFTTEITo'v'Ai 5! In conseuuence of the late Fire in Mona View, Mr H. Roave begs to inform his Pupils and Friends that he has REMOVED to the House next Mr Belcher's Store, Karangahape Roatj. ! "|TIIRE\\TK)DI FIREWOOD 7~FIRE JD WOOD !—Hobson-street Coal and Fire- Avood Yard. We respectfully draAV attention to onr Low Price for First-class Firewood:—Lump Wood, 12a ; Cut in Blocks, 13s; Cut and Split lis; (Cash on delivery). Also the best New Zealand and Newcastle Coal at current rates. h. & p7"gibbons, groc::rs, and produce merchants, ■ s_, Wellesley street. -| -QQ Q U EEN -STREET. Miss Wp.st begs to inform her customers and I the Ladie3 of Auckland, that she has just Opened the Shop next Mr Edson's with a Choice Assortment of lMliinery, Fancy Goods, Uudei derclothing, and the NeAvest Paper Patterns of all descriptions. Orders "executed with promptitude. TfIHE Avhole of Auckland may come on '• JL Friday night and see one of the FINEST SHOWS OF MEAT' in the City—Choice Beef and Mutton, Veal and Pork, and Delicious Sucking Pig, Turkey, Fowl, Pickled Pork, Saddles and Haunches of Mutton, as many people have been disappointed on Saturdays, a through our having a short supply ot Sausages, owing to a breakage in the machinery, Aye in tend chopping half-a-'.on on Saturday to meet the demand. The Sausages can be confidently recomm-'nded as made from the best material, and specially suited for people with weak at digestion. The Superior Beef Sausage, id; Pork ditto, 6d; Smoked Beef, &c.—GEORGE HULME, Auckland Steam Sausage Factory v Queen-street. rSXPTAIN FERGUSSON, ship G~oTd_is \F Sea. v, ill not be responsible for DebAs coil* traded by his creAv.