SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

T.AST EVENING. °" . "••'".- ? CeraEtes, bnrque, Jewell, from Londoir Thomas and Henry, bri^antine, from Lyttelton TO-r»AY. Ness, cutter, Diaz, from Tairua - Mahurangi, cutter, from Ohore

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVBNING. . - . - Rowena. s.s., Sellars, for Tauranpca Fanny, cutter, Ricketts, for Whangapona Mana, cutter, Meguerney. for Tairua Hannah Mokau, s.s., McKenzio, for Waitara

TO-B^Y. Maid of the Mill, ketch, for Russell Snitfire. cutter, Oisen, for Russell Murray, s.s-, Oouway, for Waitara . Ivlercn'iy. cutter, Baxter, for Tairua Iris, cutte-% Symons, for Mangawai. Start, cult t, forßussell.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Levuka—Dnnelm, barque, at once For London—Sohiehalhon, barque, earl y; fcpint of the Dawn, barque, early , For Tanranga and the South-Hawea, to-night For Russell, Bay of Islands—lona, every Mon . day ; Taiaroa, Monday next For Sydney and Melbourne—Hero, B.s. dth

August ■ ■ ■ - ' ■'~ For Taranaki and Southern provinces (from Maimlian)—Wanaka, s.s., Tuesday nest For Notv York—Thames, barque, early. .

IMPORTS.

Per Cerastes, from London:— ! 1,48(3 cases, 3 tanks, 676 kegs, 521 bars, .3 puncheons. 130 drums, 671 casks, 21 hhds.. 910 boxes, SOO ba^s, 1 trunk, 156 hales. 430 pkgs , 774 raila, 12 J-casfcS, 283 bundles, 9 coils, 516 barrels, 30 srntes. 2 parcels. 10 pockets hops, 2 grind stones, 5 anchera, 6 churns, 5 bundles steel, 1 box •jewellery, -9L boilerplates: 175 bundles tubes, 16 single tu.bcß.J3 cogs, 1 case silver, 300 pkgs. gun powder.- ---9 bales. —Heary Brett. 3 casks, 2 causes.—lreland Bros. 276 boxes, 120 cases, 44 casks. 114 pkgs., 6 1) irrels, 3 bales, 1 box Harnples, 1 box jewellery.— E. &H. Isaacs. „ , 7 bales, 144 cases. 414 kegs, 18 casks, 6 churns, 5 bandies steel. 191 hoiler plates, 16 pkgs., /I bundle 3, 175 bundles tubes, 16 single: tubes.— \ case work boxes, 1 do. B.M. teapots, 1 do. •co'orod tissue paper, 1 do. hair brushes. 1 do. black dressing and tooth combs, 1 do. meer schaum pipes.'l do. gilt iewellery, 2 do. SDonge, 1 do. pearl beads. 1 do. match boxes, pipe mounts, and Ferrules, 3 do. sundries.—M. j@°PerCerastes : 1 case shirts, handkerchiefs, &c. 1 baie calicoes and hretonnes, 1 case gloves andvelve's.-J. M. McLachlan. j Per Thomas and Henry, from Lytteltoa :—BoO sacks oats, 250 sacks flour, ICO baga flour.

EXPORTS.

For Tauvo, for the South :—lO cases ale, 25 do brardv \ 2 J-casks do, 2 cases whisky, 2 J-casks rum I esses raisins, 40 basrs rice. 120 mats sugar, 1 box seed, 207 casts salmon, 6 do hams, 2 do powder. 1 bundle plants, 2 do trees, 20 bags flour, 211 boxes scap, 14 bags oats, 4 bales leather 1 keg butter, 51 sacks oysters, 13 tins nails, 200 case 3 kerosene. 3G coils rope, 100 hidps, 23 cases fruit 1372 case?. G b0xe3,.4C9 packages.. : .' 10 esses ale, 5 esses.—Owen and Graham. 12 J-casks br.i-iiiiy, 2 cases whisky, 4 do raisins. 40 b.ogs fic>>, J2O mats sugar, 53 cases, 1 box.— Hendersoj: s\< <\ STanfarlane. '_ , 4 bales leather, 1 bale.—lreland Brothers.

ARRIVAL OF THE CERASTES FROM LONDON.

Aa was surniisod in our last evening's i3sue, the baron* signalled turned put to be the Cerastes, from London. A3 the wind was very light the vessel dirt not get up until late last. n:ght aud it was fullyl2 p.m. when she dropped anchor in the powder ground. Tho ,Cerasve3 is a small iron barqae of about 400 lons register, and she comes consigned to the. New Zealand Shipping Company with about W0 tons cargo on board. She doss not bring any passengers. The weatb>"- expsridOTSa during the passage 13 described a* something fearful, the seas, at time?, sweeping orer tho vessel. The Cerastes made she psss i«e in exactly the aame -Urns as the Mai tha Fisher, viz., 114 days, haying left two rlu,'---} after thatvesßel. we are indebted, to the courtesy of Mr Gregory, chief officer, for the following report of the passage:— lhe feras.'ea Jeit Lonrlon en April 13th, and arrived fit Gr.iv-seiid ou the same day. Took on board a quantity of gunpowder, and sailed with a so-ith-west wind and fine weather on Monday, April 15 h. Westerly winds with thick dirty Tveiii.liei- were cx-jerienoed down the Channel. On the 23rd the wind increased to a stronc southerly breeze, which was accompanied with rain. Fine weather from ;ho 25th to the 30th, when it commenced to blow strongly, causing the barque to roll heavily. Thence to May 17th light, variable and moderate winds, ami fine weather. OnMaylbth, the ves=ei was struck by a terrific squall, which almost, ihrew her on her beam ends, 'lhe upper fore-topsail, upucr main-topmast staysail, and mainsail ware blown away, and three jibs and three s-taysails split, one of them being anew one. It also deairoyed the jib pennants and other running gear. The sky at the time the squall struck the barque did not appear threatening. Crossed the eau.itor on May 23rd, in long. 2o 6d W. From May 27th to 31st. heavy squalls from the south-east, accompanied with rain and very hi"h sea, causing the vessel to pitch nbout a great d"al. Daring the next seven days, fine weather and pleasant breezes, and then a strong southerly and south-easterly gale, which con tinued with unvested violence until June 20th. Heavy seas broke over the vessel continually, happily without doing m"eh damage, aud ona filled tne captain's cabin. Passed the raendan of tho Cap-i of Good Hope on June 25th, in lat. 39° 37. Stormy weathei until the 28th, and on the 29th another terrific south-westerly,gale set in, accompanied with hoa-vy and frequent rain squalls. During the continuance of this gale, the vessel was labouring heavily, and shipping trem&nQOU3 seas. This weather continued, with more cr ks3 violence, until July 17th, wnen there was it ep ?U of several days' fine weather. On the 2l3t'july, encountered a hurricane, which lasted nearly an hour, During this time niountainious waves were sweeping freely over the decks, doing slight damage. The barometer qtood at 23-40." From this time until Monday 1 St, when the Three Kings were sighted, fresh Dreesws, heavy s-as, and squally; weather were encountered. Strong westerly and south westerly breezes down lhe coast until, arrival last nis?ht." After discharging her powder, tho Cerastes will come up to the wharf, andcom laencs putting out her cargo of general mer chandise. '*

IXWARD3 COASTWI-E.-Mary, schooner, from Cabbiae Bay, with 10 tons firewood; Ness, cutter. Ifrom Tairua, with 22.361 feet sawn timber; Mahurangi, cutter, from Ohore, with 80 bags gum, 11 drums oil, 2 bundles sheepskins, "* Outwards Coastwise.—"Mary, schooner, for Cabbage Bay, in ballast; Mercury, cutter, for Trurua, with sundries. '.'•", There was no sigD of the Pretty Jane up to tne time we went to press. She has, no doubt, run short of coal. . „ ■ ■' ... . . The brig Lady Aberdour, from Newcastle, is discharging her coal iuto one of the coal hulks in tha stream. , „ ■ ->.V .i The. brigautine Ethel sailed from Newcastle, N.S.V, 7. yesterday afternoon. The s.s. Hero which left Sydney for this port on Tuesday evening, will arrive here on founday nichfc or eariy on Monday morning. Tho 3.5. Hannah Mokau sailed from tne iianukau yesterday on her first trip to Raglan, Waitara, and Mokau. . The barque Stag left Timaru for this port on Tuesday last, with a cargo of breadsturfs. , Ths Argyle will arrive from Whan^arei and Mangopai to-morrow morning. _. ■■• The brig Lady Aberdour. from«Ncwcaatle, is open for freight or charter. . . J'he topsail schoo ier which was .signalled yesterday afternoon, was the Mariner from the '■rhame'3 bound north. ' . The s.s. Rowena sailed for Tauranga and Trleroury i?ay last evening with passengers and 'Messrs Niccol and Sons, shipbuilders, North Shore, will launch from their, yards shortly a fi'ie fore and aft schooner of about 95 tons regis ter. Her dimensions are :—Length of keel, 75£t.; breadth of bsara. 20ft.; depth of hold, 9ft. She ht-3 good va-.s-'inger acommodation, and will carry about twelve passengers and 150 tons cfTgo. She is buiit of the usual timber* viz— pohutakawa framing, and heart of kauri plank i'-g. She la being built for Mr J. McEwin, and lYiil no doubt, be placed on the island trade, for which she is admirably suited. - Owiu'^ to tlie accident to the Ilaw^a several altsrati"i.s have been rendered necessary in the live table of the Union Steam Shipping Com- P" ny The Wanaka, which left the Manukau yes terday will only proceed South-as far as Wel lington She will then return to ttie Manukau, anil will loa^e egain on Tuesday next. The Taran.iki u-i ilpave Dunedin on. tho 11th inst., and Will come up the East Coast, supplying the f;he°lloderiok Dim brigantine. from Dunedin, i= now due, and mn-y be expected daily. _ _ Th*. brisantine 'j'homas ;uid Menry arnvea m the Maimkau yestevdn.y from Lyttelfon with a csrso of breadstuff-*. ' " ''- ' The s.g. Wanaka, which sailed from me Manu kau forth. South yesterday .afternoon..took the folowin* passengers:—Mr and Mrs Perry, Mr and Mrs Mofflln, Mra and Jvliss White, M-essra r-U'tely, Smith; (2), Holland, May, Dawsou, Garland, Viob rty.Buhner,Clark, Henry, and nvo steerage. •■■■:.-. mi"- ,; ~..-, '. . 'i'he barque Ceraste3 will proceed to v.upa r'siso, Chile, after discharging her: cargo here. The s.s /i'aupo, which .leaves for the South to-itiglit, tikes &.n unusually large "cargo. Th<i barque Martha Fisher/fromLondon;-will come alongside the main., western tee, and will. cnmmaTiCfidischarging o-t'once.-: " ' : • 'J'lie.brig Mii)oraentirfid.out;nt,;tho ijGJnstoms to tli-y iov -NevvcasUe, for. which, port she will s.'-iliu a'f e"w da'y>. ' '■'"■■ '«■-• ■■■■■

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

' ;New Px.tmouth, this day. i fliUp B.s. V/anaka, t roin Onehun^u, anived at 6 3d a.m. tc-day. NAPiKii/ this day;. U Tlics.s. Rotorua arrived at the Spit from Auckland atC 30 n.m. . ■ ■ , ~ ~, Lyrnrr/JoN,this dar. Th.t) t;.a..Tai;n.na.kj. froju \Vp!Ungtoii, yritli the Frisco ri!&il,,tti::;ived this morning.

BIRTH.

DALTON.—On August sth, at York-street, Newton, the wife of Mr. H. J. Dalton, late of •Kaipara, of a, son.—Jersey pa,pers please copy.

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1878.

For th« cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we caa do

OPIISIONS from -all parts of the colony, and from Opposition as well as Government journals, are favourable to the Treasurer's statement. It is conceded that the Govern ment have given general expression to their avowed policy in the budget. So far as the remissions and new taxes go they are sound in principle. Differences of opinion may exist respecting the amounts, the manner of collection, and the probable results. Tt cannot be claimed _ that the reforms will immediately revolutionise the system of taxation, but they are in the ri"ht direction, and will act as a feeler for more extended reforms. it was necessary, of course, in order that those who have paid, the higher duty might not be jmt to loss, that notice should be given of the •remissions ; they will not, therefore, come' in, force until the beginning of next year. To. ona- merchant iv Auckland alone an immediate reduction on sugar.would, have: occasioned, a Ipss of; some £500 on stocks ■ lipoii'Which,duty, has recently - been paid. Increases,.on tliftolher baud, arc invariably immediate to prevent speculation and the creation of big stocks at the cost >of the. revenue. This,. however, is balanced by making the land tax, from which the -chief. supplementary rcve..uo is expected,- only j operative after the end of the present -year. Some opposition, it appears from our Wellington - tel^riams, 'is to ;be offered, tlnou-h Me SHiirp, . M:H.R.i a: brewer, "to the excise duty on beer;

rbut inasmuch as this is one of ■the,most "legitimate objects of taxation open to the- Ministry, there can hardly be a doubt that it will p;as!3 JiiTOughjfiif, indeed; the feeling ys not fdyourable t6;an increase of the small impost reconirnended by, the . Government.' :.The cqihrnifctje of the A'uqkland Cnamber.of Commerce met to-day and adopted a resolu tion expressing the general approval which the proposed change from ad valorem to specific duties and reduction in the number of duitable articles, has elicited in mercan tile circles. It isV quite apparent that Ministers are, as Mr- Whitaker remarked, firmly seated in the saddle, and the bud get makes it much more"unlikely than be fore that any attempt will be made to unseat them this session.

At a meeting of: tlie Committee of the Chamber of Commerce the following re solutions were passed :—l. That the Chamber be recommended to.urfic upon the Government the; extension of the railway from To. Awamutu to the boundary of the King Country ; also from Waitara to Mokau ; .that the Chamber should also urge upon the Harbour Board the necessity of affording every facility for the removal of the Auckland Railway Station. 2. That the Chamber be'recommended to ex press its approval of the proposed abandon ment of ad valorem duties, and of the in tention of the Government to diminish the liumher of dutiable articles. 3. That the Chamber be recommended to offer to Earl Beaconsfield its congratulations on the eminent services rendered to the Empire in the establishment of peace. Football players are informed that a me«tg ing of legologists will be held this evening at the Thistle Hotel for the purpose of ar ranging fer the projected Waikato mat^h. A social gathering took place last evening at the Howe-street Industrial Home for Neglected Children, in celebration of its eighth anniversary. A number of friends were present to witness the proceedings, which opened in the schoolroom, entirely by the children, Miss Barton.piesiding at the pianoforte. The children, mostly females, sang a number of glees, part songs, and simple ballads, and several recitations. The girls especially shewed an aptitude for singing, many of them possessing excellent voices. One of the most interesting events of the evening was the presenting to Mrs Stickley, a neat brooch, subscribed by their pence, in testimony of their esteem for their kind matron. At the close of the concert, the party adjourned to the large dining room, where an excellent spread was in readiness, consisting of the delicacies of the season, laid out bj the elder girls in excellent tasto, the table being decorated with vases of flowers, cut from the Home gardens. The repast over, the friends rrtired to another apartment tor amuse .Merit, and several songs were sung by the Misses Barton, Mr Kedfern, and others. There are at present 125 juveniles in the Home, and, with the exception of a few, who were suffering from colds, the young sters looked healthy and well, and reflected credit on their keepors.

The Lady Superior of St. Mary's Convent desires pnblicly to thank Mr P. Darby for the sum of £35, collected by that gentleman towards lighting the convent and oiphange with gas. We learn that the cost will bo £50, so that £15 more will be required for completing the object in view.

The schools of Parnell and Ponsonby were visited yesterday by the agent of the Scrip ture Gift Association, and a number of prizes awarded for the best written papers on passages of scripture. Dr. Maunsell and a number of ladies were present at the Par nell distribution, and evinced much interest in the proceedings. The agent then pro ceeded to the Ponsonby school, where a simi lar distribution took place. The scholars at both schools shewed, by the neatness and care of their exercises, the good effects of the association upon their endeavours in the path of improvement.

Mr John Richmond, of the linn ot Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, solicitors, was married at three o'clock this afternoon to Miss Aitken, neice of Mr Win. Aitken, of Mount Eden. The ceremony took place at tho residence of the bride's uncle. Mr Richmond was entertained at the Club last night by the unmarried members of his profession.

The Public Works Committee of the City Council yesterday accepted the follow ing tenders for kerb and channel stones : — J. Dempsey 1,000 ft., Bin., 3s 2d per foot; 250 ft., 12in., 4s 7d do.; T. Cheyne and Co. 500 ft., Bin., 3s lOd per foot; H. Smith do., Bin., 3s 10£ d do.; T. Hayes do., Sin., 3h lOd per foot.

The quarterly meeting of the Sir Henry Havelock Lodge was held last night in the Alexandra-street schoolroom, when the following persons were installed as officers for the present quarter by Percy Gibson, Esq., P.G.W.C.T. of New South Wales, assisted by Bro. J. N. Banks, W.M.. and Bro. Ifc Peace, W.S. :—W.C.T., Bro. E. Young ; W.V.T., Bro. It. Lawford ; W.S., Bro. Massey; W.T., Sister Peace; W.C., Bro. Barton ; W.M., Bro. Patterson ; W.D.M., Sister Collie; 1.G., Bro. Scott; 0.G., Bro. Barton; It, H.S., Sister .M. Froude; L.H.S., Sister Dovilin ; W.A.S., Sister M: Taylor; P.W.C.T:, Bro. D. Goldie. The retiiing officers presented very satisfactory reports. Fifty-one members had joined the Lodge during the quarter ; and, after having voted £2 for additional books for the library, there was still a balance in hand of £8 11s. The officers of the Sir Henry Havelock Lodge, No. 21, 1.0. G.T., under the K.W.G.L. of the World, were also installed on Tuesday evening at their Lodge-room (Young Men's Rooms) by Bro. O. S. Ellis, G.W., assisted by Bro. Cobine, 1.W.M., and Bio. H. Worms, I.D M., as follows :—W.C.T., Bro. Jones (re-elected) ; W.V.T., Sister Hay ward ; W.S., Bro. J. G. Hist (re-elected); W.F.S., Bro. Thomas ; W.T., Bro. Ncale, sen. ; W.C., Bro. Carlaw; W.M., Bro. Beeby ; W.D.M., Bro. Freestone; W. A.S., Bro. Hay ward; W.R.H.S., Sister Foster ; W.L.H.S., Sister Lawford ; W.1.G., Bro. O'Hara ; W.0.G., Bro. Harrison. The Lodge, since its reorganisation under the K.W.G.L. of the World in May last, has been very successful, having a good roll of membership, amongst which are several prominent temperance "workers. \ It has a credit balance of orer £6, and has during the quarter provided new regalia and other requisites for the official working of the Lodge.

The members of S. 'Thomas's Mutual Improvement class met last evening for elocution, and spent two hours in extempor aneous speaking. On Wednesday next, the members will hold a debate on the lirst "French Revolution," as to whether it had advanced the cause of liberty or otherwise.

The members of the Parnell Lodge of Good Templars held a successful entertain ment last evening in the district hall. The Naval Brigade and their excellent band were present, and about 300 partook of tea. The hall was decorated with flaga and flowers, and all was joyous and liberal.

At the Theatre last night Mr W. 0. Dillon essayed the role of Cardinal Richelieu in Lord Lytton's famous drama of that name, Miss Peiuler playing Julio de Mortemar. The " stars" were well supported by the stock company, Mr Steele's JDe Mauprat, Mrs Hill's Francois, and Mr Burford's JBar radus being well deserving of mention. To-night the famous play of "Bclphegpr, the Mountebank," is to be produced, with Mr Dillon and Miss Ponder in the principal parts. ■•; .:

: For some time past an agitation has been going ou in connection with St. James Presbyterian Church, in fayour of erecting a new briekfschool building,' in the adjoin ing allotment, capable' of holding as many persons, as the' church... The congregation were difided in .opinion'on the subject, and a yote.takeiK'The5-"ballot papers were opened hist '.evening, and showed 126 votes iiv.-favour of. the school, and 21 against; majority in favour, 105. The structure -will be^very. handsome and imposing one, siiid its'erection will be proceeded with at once.

/Matthew - Blake,; a/workman at Omaru breakwater, was. crushed to dcatli yesterday by a largo atone.''■■/■• •■/ ; -.:.■."'..- •'/ " r.•.'■ '■•'..

the Police Court this mormng Michael Butler wSs again brought Aip charged with nmrderbusly^ assaulting Caltagban, and remanded for another eight days Mr Thome requested the Bench to allow the prisoner out on bail, but the applicalion was opposed by Mr Pardy, and refused Callagnan is still in a very precarious state and unlikely to recover. Had he not been a very strong man he would hardly Have lingered co ifng. He is said to be sinking fast now. The prisoner Butler has a wife and family wno are wholly dependent on his exertions. He looks miserably worn and anxious. _ . •„.,.., •„„„ The musical and literary entertainment this evening in the Albert-street lemper ance Hall, will commence with an.overture by the band at a quarter to eight o clock. The programme is full and choice, and as the concert is iv favour of a very distressing case, the patronage should be large. I here will be pianoforte solos by Miss Garr ami Mr Dobson, readings and recitations by ladies and gentlemen, songs by Mesdames Cottmaharii and Bettany, and Misses Peace, Hay ward, Dobson, Gribble, and Andrew. Mrs Bettany has kindly promised to give the "Swiss Toy Girl," in character. Messrs Marson, Young, Salt, and Kedfern will also contribute to the pleasures of the evening. The regular monthly meeting ot :tlie Prince of Wales Masonic lodge will be held this evening at the usual hour. . MrF. Larkins will deliver his Eemi niscencesof Paris," at the Young Men s Christian Association, to-:norrow evening, commencing at half-past seven o clock.

A man named Louis Armstrong haa been missing from the schooner Itovcr since Monday last. The matter has been placed in the hands of the police. A new receiving-office for telegrams will shortly be opened in the Post-Office Arcade. Carpenters are already at work on it.

The following tenders have been received for Hamilton bridge :—Koss and Duhbar, £7,14 5; A. Watson and.l). Gouk, £7,464; Fallan, £7,95(5 ; E. Glendening, £5,132 ; Danaher, £8,191 ; I)ri:ton, £8,036 ; Taylor, £9,033 ; McGinigle, £9,255 ; Camera, £8,491. .. „ , The annual meeting of tho Taupiri Coal mining Company was held yesterday after noon, in Mr SolierfFs, Fort-street. The business chiofly was the reception of the annual report and balance-sheet, which showed that the company were progressing satisfactorily. It wns resolved to hold half yearly meetings in future. The following abstract of the balance-sheet will shew the present position of the Company :—Ex penditure : To mining expenses, £1,405 6s lOd ; charges, £270 8 s 2d ; royalty, £336 13s Sd ; balance, £373 17s Id : total, £2,046 5s 9d. Keceipts :By sale of coal, £2,406 5s 9d ; balance net profit during the year, £393 17s Id ; balance to new account, £336 6s 4d : total, £727 3s sd. Mr R. W. Hammond was elected a Director of the Company, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairn>an.

The Marionettes, which are drawing ex ceedingly wel!, were patronised by another large audience last night . The programme was; slightly varied, some new songs and Fantoccini being introduced. : The panto mine was followed by a harlequinade of the orthodox character which created great amusement, as also did the "Animated Skeleton," a most extraordinary piece of mechanism.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.—This Day.

A MEETING of the members of the Waste Lands Board was held this afternoon. Present : Mr Tole r Chief Commissioner, (in the chair) Dr Campbell, Messrs Firth, Tonks, May, and Moat. Reserves for Hospital, etc.—Mr Tole said that in accordance with the wish of the Board |at the last meeting respect ing reservation of lands for the benefit of the Lunatic Asylum, Hospital, and Auckland Institute, he might inform the Board that a number of choice selections had been made at Tauranga, Hamilton East and West, Cambridge East and West, Alexandra, Opotiki, Ormond, and other places in the schedule. They were all, where possible, corner allotments, and he would move, " That the selections be accepted by the Board." Mr Firth seconded, and the motion was carried.

Mr^ Vesey Stewart's settlers.—A letter was read from Mr Finlayson Smith, Chair man of the Mangarei Conty Council, asking that Mr Vesey Stewtart's settlers might settle in an eligable .situation near Wangarei, (jin preference to the Bay of Plenty. The chairman win desired to inform the writer tnat the Board could not interfere, as the bonds and negotiations were concluded.

CABLEGRAMS.

To-Day's Despatches.

(SPECIAL TO " STAR.")

Revival of Trade.

LONDON, August 6th. The crisis in trade lias passed. Prices for home productions are advancing in Manchester especially.

[reuter's special cablegrams],

Armed Resistance to the Austrians.

The Governor of Mbstor

Massacred.

Austrian Cavalry Attacked.

VIKNNA, August 6. The population at Mostar (the chief town of Herzegovina) are offering armed resist ance to the Austrian occupation. They have niassapred the Governor and several of the Turkish authorities. A squadron of Austrian cavalry, while recounoiteiing, were attacked, and seventy killed.

Australians v. Buxton.

LONDON, August 5. Iv the Australians match against 22 of Buxton, the first innings of the Australians closed for 97. The top score on the Aus tralians' side was made by A. jßauiierman for 43, and the second "innings of their opponents closed for 134. The Australians* second innings— -One out for 17.

H.M.S. Beagle at Taurua.

The Action of the Officers Upheld

LONDON, August 7. In the House of Commons Mr Gorst, member for Chatham, calling attention to the execution at Tauma, in the South Seas, of natives, by order of the commander of H.M. schooner Beagle, moved that in structions be issued defining/the authority of naval officers in similar cases.' The Government oxanorated the oince.ir.-j of the Beagle, and tbe.First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr_W. H. Smith) said that, if desired, specific directions should be is.-ued.

CLARE ELECTION. An election committee is .-itting re the vacation of Mr O'Loghlan's se.it. ior Clare SCENE IN THE UOUS X 0 F COMMONS. In the House this evening Mr < >'Loghlan was ordered to withdraw in conscquenoe of disrespect-to the Speaker. Tie withdrew, and refused to apologise.; G:eat excite meiit eusued.

Delegate* from eight ]j mid red Conserva tive Associations in the 'United Kingdom presented -the ' Premier«an'd Earl Sal isbnry witlr an address 'of congratulation on the result of the Congress.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.—THE NON ACCEPTORS.

MELBOUitNE. August 7. -- Non-acceptors, foe the 'Cup V~llichmond Vagabond,. Black Eagle, Elsie,' Fililm&ter, Hook, Nina h Laerlos, Royal Lion, Beads man, B : aharp,: Colima, Signal, Kingston, Burglary, Perth, Rover,, Pasha, Hyllus, Hopeful, Miraoisa, Samson, Philistine,

RESIDENT MAGISTATE'S COURT.- This Day.

(Before R. C. Uartow.Esq.Ml.Mi.}' Judgments for Plaintiffs.—Mayor and ( ouncil v. J. Lonergan, claim, £3 3s 9d, balance of ratoa, cost 3£l Ws (Mr Russell foil plaintiff.) Cruickehank, Miller, and Co. v. Edward, Boyle, claim, £10, goods, costa £3 Gd (Mr CcJljsman for Judgment Pummons Cases.—Michael Doyle v. Fred. A. Lincoln, claim, £1 4s 2d.—Plaintiff said he had accepted an ordov which proved vamless.—The Bench ruled that having given a receipt he must prove the claim'again. Adjourned Cases.—Sloane and Murray v. Wm. lCdß.ar, claim, fit 10b 6d ; Hancock and Co. v. Wm. Lloyd, claim. £9 7a : Holland and Butler v. Barnes, claim, £2 9s 6d; Mary-Hyaa-y. Arthur Wilson, claim, £9 15s 3d. Defended.—New Zealand Lead and Iron Co. v. Geo. Porter, claim, £9!7s.—Mr Goleman ap peared for the company. Mr Porter appeared in his own defence.—Defendant denied being a shareholder.—His Worship said defendant had admitted that "he signed the application, and the register showed that he had paid 2(te, and wao a registered shareholder.—Judgment- for plaintifT. coats £1 9s 6d.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Beforef Messrs Daldy and Co3grave, Justices of tho Peace). INEBRIATES. Three persons were fined for beiuff drunk. AN OLD OFFENDER. Mary Robinnon was sentenced to twelve months' Imprisonnietit for being a rogue and a vagabond, • : ; FORGERY. James Grey, alias Lee, alias Gaffrey, was brought up on remand, charged with uttering a forged ckecfue for £3 15s, With intent to defniud one John Budcan. Itemandcd till Monday. A DESERTER. Daniel Artlinr Jones was brought up on remand,, charged with deserting from H.M.S. Sapphire. Kemanded for 8 dnys. THE DRURf OUTRAGE. Michael Butler, who wasremanded last week, was again -'brought up, and charged with murdoronsly assaulting John CallAgha'n. Mr Pardy said Callaghan was still lying in a very precarious state, and not likoij'to recover. He must ask for a remand for eight days. ; Mr'Thorne,^onJ,behalf of the prisoner, asked that bail might bo allowed. Butler was the father of a large family, and it would be of o-Btistance to them if he were at liberty.—Mr Hardy opposed ti>o application, on the ground that i£ Callaghan died the prisoner might bo arraigned on the charge of wilful murder, whych was not .a bailabie offence.—Tho Bench refused the application. CHIMNEY ON FIRES. "VVra. IClliott was summoned for allowing his chimney to be on ilre. Fined 2a Od and eosta.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations — Bank of New Zealand— Buyers. SPA. Nutionftl Bank—Buyers, 78s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 575. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, S9s; sellers, 925. . . ... South British Insurance—72s ; buyers, 71a 6d ; sellers, 72a 6d. National Insurance—Buyers, 27s 3d. Union Insurance—Sellers, 16s. . .'.. \ Colonial Insurance—Sellers, fr* 9d. Thames Gas—liuyers, 31s. New Zealand Shipping—Buyors, 82s 6d. New Zoaland Loan-& Mercantile—£s-' 17^' d sellers, £6. Alburnia—Buyers,-15s ; sellerß, 475. . ;''' Moanatairi—Jiuyers, 58s. Caledonian—Gls, 67; buyeiE, 65s ; sollef3,' 70V..: Corby—Sellers, 255.|; Union Beach—Sellers, 7s 6d. Bismarck—Buyers, 9i ; sellers, 12:3. ■ - New North Devon—Sellers, 6s cull paid. ■-;•: JOSJCPH NJ3WMAN. CLiairujun.

Opinions of the Press on the Financial Statement.

[BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE.]

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

DUNEDIN, this day. The " Times" congratulates the Treasurer on the inauguration" of a new system of finance aud on the moderation of its pro posals. It hails as a very appreciable relief the remission of duties on tea and sugar, and- the encouragement of consumption of light wines, as in the interest of temperance and public health. Nothing could be fairer than the proposed laud tax, and if the cost of valuation and collec tion docs not assume portentous magnitude in proportion to the results of the tax, will nob only enrich us with the colony's growth, butj'et become the mainstay of the colony's finance. It considers the promises to take the removal of ad valorem duties as one of the happiest conceptions.

WELLINGTON, this day.

The " Chronicle" last night says " The dream of Sir George Grey's later days has been consummated, and the duly on tea and sugar lias been reduced. 2d per lb. on tea,, and a hon sugar, would have left the head of the house a large margin for beer ; but with the wisdom worth)' of his position the Colonial Treasurer balanced it, by impos ing r.n extra three half-pence on .'Col onial.' Mr Fox was seen snriliug aud nerv ously to clasp his hands, us it in thanksgiv ing when the three half-pence was taxed on beer, while he was heard to mutter, " make it6d, make it 6'd."

NAPIER, this day. The " Telegraph," whichstronglykipposes tho Grey Government, iv commeutingon the financial-statement. says : "If the financial 'proposals of tJae Government" do not quite come up to expectations formed on the pub lic addresses of Sir -George Grey, we think at least that they will be regarded in a more or less favourable light by all shades of poli tical.parties, and by "all classes of the com munity. That, which we consider especially commendable in the state ment is, that there is nothing-of a revolu tionary character in the proposals, nor does it contain anything likely to . mis lead the country as to its true financial condition. The increased and growing prosperity of the colony is alluded to in moderate terms, no that, while it is made sufficiently clear thiit iv colonial debt of nearly £21,000,000 "is not greater than tha resources of the country can easily hear, no attempt is mado to falsify the true position Of affairs, in order to deceivo- English creditors. We think it will be conceded that the proposals of the iinarcial statement, are such as will not challenge ■opposition ; that they embrace as liberal ; reductions as could wisely' be made,: and that additional burdens to be imposed on land, and on profits of capital are nob greater than they should be called upon, to bear.:

B#NEDIN, this day. : : The "Star" and "Herald" approve of the abolition of ad valorem, but oppose the the beer duty. As to the land tax the former says pastoral tenants Avili findit 1 equal to tenpence in the pound of the rating value,, which will uot be Jiked by deferred payment-holders, few of whom will, escape. ilt asks the Hon. Treasurer if the county is as prosperous as he says the time is'suit able for a changejin the incidence; of taxation,and it.will take a good deal of clever reasoning to persuade people, land tax notwithstanding, .that . the remission is not. a real addition to the taxation of the country. ■ THE ELECTORAL BILL. The " Star" opproves of the Electoral Bill, but strongly objects to exceptional repre sentation for Maoris. It. is not only absurd, but. absolutely inequitable to allow special representation;to continue.' At ail events we hope Parliament will-insist upon a provision that those natives" wlio exercise their votes at ordinary elections shall not do so- for special representation of race. We were to some extent under the delusion that it, was to be a main -.feature■' in the native policy of the Ministry to d:& nrrav so far as possible with all exceptional, treatment in. legislation. • . - . • i ■

The "Herald "^objecis. to woman voting inrespect to prope;ty'qualifications, arid be ing denied other franchise to plurality of franchise as. unnece&;c;;.y. and stron<--L>- to, to exceptional: iMftonfviVpresentai ivck; It points out that there aso not sufficieiiS safe guards .against improper ■ 1 ivistra'tion' --tuid urgea that the roll.ou^ht ;to-:bev.ke.»i'cafe- fully- clcnrvof: aliens:;; :T)ii':T!iU; is Jnufch needed, and e*n. "bo JejisiJy:slVape(Vin-to a use ful measure for th&cpu n try, and 'vs?e exrieet the Assembly,.*©, pass? it in some fpsavor another:' Lommon. fsancUiso Trould have been more statesmanlike, but -tnc lkll is framed H& please all parties, ai:d tho result will W-o bably be that the AssmMbly- will give its OoHaeryativetendei.cmfuUavang.andworil tliQ mil accordingly, : .■_.-•■<? ••■ ..

PARLIAMENTARY.

MoMspli SPECIAL KEPORfzjt

(ST'STAR SPECIAL Wilt®

WELLINGTON,, this A* A letter iv "Hie » Post* StofePfe. " < ivil: Servants have not received: iCil htf for the month of July. " ™eir P»y.: THE LADIES' GALLEKY— ■■■ At half-past seven when the Eoitapn. 4 the ladies' gallery was fall. -T^^et,;- BILL BY MR SEYMOUR <&©*[<& In the House to-day Mr SeymoiSJ gave notice of a question whether th? r go" vertwiiont .intend to i,'iiroduce< a bi» ?' reduce the cost of- miners' rights-a£w localities the option of doing so'-'alkW 6 leave to. introduce a bill to abolish' the An? on j»bTd. : -;.,■., v"tv Mr Barff, who speaks with/a voifcL stentcr, m markcu contrast with th rumbled utterances of Ministers c&mrU «! fr Speaker napping, calling his attentioVt the fact that, ho said he had forgofi }°' ask :f there were any petitions Th Speaker, with his. usual courtesy a'cknow ledfjed the omission, and gave Sir Barff % opportunity of presenting his petition 3n ■; NOTICES OF MOTION' °'); Mr G-isborne gave notice of a "question whether the Govenment intend to introdiZ a bill Tosfing in Irnstcea lands reseryecLfnT promoting higher education in provincial districts in which thoy nre situated. Mr Huvsthor.se g iV ye notice, to 'ask'tha Government whether it will introducea4in this session rfwiling with the classification and nvico of Crown lands. -

Mr McLean gave noticcof a-bill to amend' the Disqualification Act. ■ ;.-.

Mr Wbolco/Jk gave notice to move fora return showing the total area of' ]&& alienated from the Grown during the lastl year, and showing the purohases of blocks exceeding 300 acres. .. " E CAUTION TO PETITIONERS, t Petitioners of the House would do well* in future to bear in raind that they mW not ask for money or its equivalent, the- Speaker having to-day ruled such a petition, oufc of order. Petitioners should-merely set out their grievance and pray the House to consider and grant such redress as it may consider expedient. AN AMUSING STORY.: 'c Ana-musing story is going the round of the lobbies. It is said that Mr-Ballaiice in the old days of war on the West Coast was a private in the Wanganui Cavalry, and for some offence wa3 put in the guard-room by Colonel Garton, who little dreamed, he was then punishing the future Colonial Treasurer. The result is that Mr Ballance lately decided to abolish Garton, and cut down the Branding 2 department. COUNTIES ACT.—TOLLS ON GREAT ftpiiTH road;.;..:-:. Mr Tole gave notice to ask the; Govern ment if, as had been stated, it was-.their in tention toiutroduce aJLJiII making; adoptioM of the Counties Act- compulsory.'; ;Vi Mr O'Roike- gave-notirs of motion "Sthat thei-e be laid on the table areturriof'folls^on. the New N orth Road ■from the 80th 'jifne List—the amount .expended; and theidis tricts where expended. .:,'.'■■' WIFE BEATING." :;'^ Dr. Wallis asked the Attorney-General whether it. was lawful in New Zealand fora man to sell his wife, beat her in moderation, or imprison her in his house, and-if the law here sanctioned such doings, tqiask'lp/what! extent beating (in moderation) and imprison, ment can be carried without breaking the law. ■;'-'-::'; ■-::..

Mr Sheeh an read a written reply.,;- He said "It is unusual for questions of law, unless they are for public benefit, to be put to the Attorney General.- Any member might without this restriction get advice on his own private affairs. In this iiistaney however, we presume that Dr. Wallis does not require information forhisownguidan.ee, and I will therefore depart from the ordinary rule and answer it. Wife selling is illegal both in England and New Zealand. ; As to wife beating I -would not advise any honor able member to try it, as he might not take the some view of moderate punishment as the Magistrate who tried a case recently." TRE CAPTURE OF WINIATA. : Mr Fox asked the Government whether they had, during the recess, taken,any steps to securethe capture of Winiata,'-who, after killing a man near Onehunga, escaped, and is supposed to have taken refuge among the King natives, and whether, if he has not yet been brought to trial, the Government are prepared to take steps to secure that event?. Mr Fox admitted that he liad no right to put matters in Mich a way as might provoke ill-feeling, buf>vyas afraid he could no; put the matter in" airy way which would not provoke dis ctisaion. '^.v1

Mr Sheelia'ii said the Native Department had been commonly termed the' Mystery, Oflice, and there-were some things in which it.had a right to be mysterious. -Therefore he could not give tlie - lion, member-an answer to this question. The Government would'do nothing in. this matter-offwhich tlie House would have the necessity to -feel ashamed. ;■:'■'■ ,',;; X . Sheehari, in reply to MKLEoxyMso said that the Maori who assaulted andimal treated a woman at Opunakehad- n'ot'lfeen re-captured. No proceedings were';faken against the Maoris who rescued hini.:. : ; The subject was not brought under the-notice of Titokowaru, Te/Whiti, or otherVeniefs on the West Coast:.. It would, be^ unwise-at: the present juncture to state what- the.Go vernment intend to do. It might seriously postpone the policy which the Government? proposed. , ... •;•; M R.. W HIT AKER'S REPRESENTA TION BILL. ■■■.:■ - Mur> Mr: Wliitaker,/ in introducing af bill to> consolidate, and amend the law relating;to the election of members of the-House ofr Representatives, -■ referred to his former efforts for the introduction of Hare^a-systenu. It was understood-last session, thai;the Go vernment would introduce a: bill! dealing; with the .-whole question of: representation.. His colleagues conferred with* him, and befoie leaving for Auckland it;was arrangedl he should druAy up a bill' which wa* partially discussed in Wellington; The bill was afterwards introduced:i and-printed. This was tlie bilihe now asked leavel to in troduce. It dealt with the question oi re presentation .more completely .than;-;the Government bill before the House. B& did not intend hisgmeasure to be inVantag onism to-the Government Bill, but urged that the Bill might be referred to-a-select committee .in order that the whole- subject might be embodied in one measure.. B» believed' that until the qnesiiou of repre sentaticm was finally settled there would be constant agitation and ineon venience^ The present was an excellent opportunity:'; of (icalihg : ui)tiltbis qnestipn. The Gorern menfc were firmly in their seat, and he had no -infenriou of attemptijig to-displace: them, but it appeared to him thai the Gov ernment possessed such a majority in t"£ House that it would1 be able to- deal with tlie,question effectually. FTe hoped, the. committee would not rej>orfc against the.Bill> as in 1858.-when the questran of ballot was rejected lie had then stated that these^re forms: must eventually be carried. . c -1 House was not ]iow in a state of political; excitement as last session, and therefore the matter should ho finally settled. The Premier said th-e Government had D* objection to the introduction of. this Bi"i ;.: but they would not consent that their i?» 1'- ; should be referred to a committee. Ck-arJy tlio question of representation of the people of this colony:must be dealt %itlx-.%:.^ Go,y.eri\ment, and Government had .ne;Tig"* to lefer the trathority -which'the coivaty-»»a plaenddn its hands to a committee., bind^S ifeelf to adopt the report of that body.- Mr Whitaker s^aid his only oV^cV;^^ i erring tlie Billio a committee^ was tfeattne measiue should be ?put in auch sbape, « ecrold--fairly come before ike House. . IB^ Bill .was: tlien read a first time, and orderea to be printed on Saturday, the s,eeond rea^i ing heirig fixed fcrn^xt '\Ve!,luQsd.ay.

EYEMNG SI Ail, THURSDAY. AUGUST 8.



X^URNI^XJUE—For the Drawmgroom JJ £>-.. V- Dining£rpomJ iiibrary, Bedroom, . '■-*?? or Kitchen;1 on Sale at T. & H. ! f-iM. PETS^uclncliiig ■ Brussels, -Tapes l/,'--:-> ■':• try Kidderminster, Stair, Felt, L-'ri -'V ' and Dutch', on Sale at T. &H. ; U •'?;! COOKIC'S. LINOLEUM aud Floorcloths, all widths, Bath"'Mats, in "Linoleum and Floorcloth, on .Sale at T. & H. COOKB'S. HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and ■ wool- boardered, Matting, -Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. IRON BE ADSTEADS.—French. Half Tester. Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes, W"od Beadsteads and VVood Cots, on Sale at T. & H. COOKlfi'S. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax- Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. CUOKE'S. JTi LASSES.—Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, \JT 'Walnut, and Maple Frames. Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, in great variety, on ■ ; Sale at T. sc H. COOKB'S. ' PHICES.— As we import from the Eng lish Manufacturers, we are able to sell all Imported goods as low as ariy house in town ; and, em ploying steam power in ourJFac ory. are enabled to offer articles1 of local, manufacture at a very moderate rate. : ... T* & E'« Gookes. FURNITURE AND-OARPBT WAREHOUSE 67, QUKEN-STRBHT. __ . TTINqcTuRAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIKSI . ! : . To thk^Pkople or Auckland 1 Messrs. Halucnstk n Brothers Desire to Inform you that's RK'BAIL BRANCH OF THE ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOUY Is Now Opkn Jr. Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal. To effectually introduce their Goods and driva out.the imported article, they have decided to SELL a SiNGLB Abticlk at the Whoi.tcsalk Price. All Goods are marked in Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Article purchased and ap proved of, will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which It was sold, or if desired, the money will be : returned. , • The success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Rot-ail Branches in other towns loads ;.* j . the Proprietors to believe that there ': ; sxists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Public to encourage New .Zoaland Industries, especially where.; : superior advantages are offered; and ' yoursupportia solicited on this uridei> . standing only, J. B. ROBINSON, MANAGEK AUCKLANDgBRANCH. SOLE AGENT FOR WERTHEIM'S JELEBRATED SBWI NG MACHINES THE BEST MACHINK IN THE WORLD EXTRA. Important Intelligence. A.« JL I H ABUEY & O O Have Determined to LEAR OUT THEIR SURPLUS STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, DRESS GOODS CUHTAINS, FANCY GOODS, AND MILLINERY, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES! FOP A SHOHTpTiME Only, phkvioub to Stock taking. DRESS and MANTLE - MAKING on th Premises, at Reduced Prices. SALE NOW ON. A.' LINAB TJ R V & CO.' S, 204 & 209, QUKWN-BTKKKT. AUCKLAND. E WARD AND CO.'S ESTATE A Final Dividend in the above Estate will be payable at the office of the undersigned on and after the Ist September next. ByorderoftheTrastees. B>cARDNOj Fort-street. July 27,1878. .' : TTKT ANTED X N OWN. Jnst Ovened, One Thousand Men's India Rubber Coats, ot 7s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, City Clotting Mart, 92, Queen-street. iT N 1 O N IMSUPvANCE COMPANY \j of .. NKW ZEALAND. OtriTAl, Z........... -„-..82,000.000 A \ ■<?. iC L A N■ i) - H H A N C-n : >^ I) X X N - S T H X W. T, . Next'heColoaiiU Bank, ..,.. . "lilK OKPARTMKNT. Icsarsii'.a granted on DweUir»K - hotif.et, Stcrcs, S'nop3," Buildings iv which trade 1b carried on, Merchandiso, jind Goodn of every (iasorir>tion. MAKING DBPABTMKMT. Hulls of 3hipo ov Stoatnors, Merchandise of all fclnds, Spooie aud Woo! to United Kingdom, at IjOWKKT ODKKKNT RATBB. ■ . R. H. STJCV.KNSON Manasjer. CHEMICAL If ANU EE. ...;. ,;_._ . .... ■ JIUL- .'. . . - The undersigned are now prepared to supply their CHEMICATi MANURE for Root and Green Crops, in any quantity. The'following extracts, selected from numer ous testimonials, prove its value aa a fertilijier. I believe it an excellent Manure for Potatoes. - --■-■■•; -i" ■; SEPH MAY, Mount St. John; It is'tine best Manure I ever used. ~ :■ • : . W. G. HAIIPE, .:' Late Manager for W. A. Murray, Esq., Piako. ; ' ' I am so pleased with its good effect aa a Potato Fertilizer,..that I shall require a further supply, and would strongly recommend its use. .. J.LKDDItA WALLIS, '; Analysis of tbia season* s;n>).']y Till bu ready.. n a few claye.; ■ :' :; ■ . p...--,; * j ; ,- S. >/ W^.J. HUKST, & CO,, ... 101. Queen-afreet, Auckland. UCKL AN 1) GAS CO MPAN; V , • . -. (l-IMITIttD). , ~- ; , ' The price of Coko is now 20s per ton,- a tbe> .Work?, for Ca**li; or, if «o agreed, Monthly Accounts kt-.255. with 5« per "ton fliocount. : ; G&rrnge, withjn voaeoijable dislanoes, at"2aT><s -°A ton ot Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk o£ Coai.



FAIS VCY, i/i ( | 'iww* T~ZZ: FANCY, 5/4^ CHI N A MAT T t-N" r>' FANCY, 6/41. Just Opknkd. CARPKTS, Tapestry from 2/11 , /., 3 >f. CARPETS, Bniseel tfom 5/ TjiMensw ■ x CARPKTS, Kidderminster Vakikti. UARPETB, Dutch and Jute . "ri jt\. you can .jy nS^ \ yoxjr HOUSE Most Koonomicali,y from our Establishment. I 'c.kxiJiTn'. Largest Stock of Drawi^g-hoom Suites Largest Stock op Dining-room Suites Largest Stock of Bedroom Furniture Largest Stock of Floor Clothb, Linoleum Largest Stock of Carp hits in Auckland. , ' BLANKETS From 11/6 to BLAN KKTS per pair ' BLANKKTS Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, Sheets, Mattresses,' Palliasses, Pillows, Slips, Mattresses, Pa!lia3aos, Bolsterß, Cases, Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. . Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. BfCnSTBADS BEDSTEADS BEDSTEADS CEDAR, IRON, BRASS. - . KAURI, RIMU. Artificial Flowers, for Tables and Vases. DRAPER V, MILLINERY, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING. /t3~ CATALOGUES SENT POST FREE. "ffi4 '. uslloway, darlick Ss Cranwell, CITY HALL ARCADW, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Agent for the Genuine "Singer's" Sewing Machine. |DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP We have Opened several Cases of BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, Purchased at Vkry Low Pricep in the Home Markets. THE C 0 ...- O U R ffi D SILKS Comprise 1 tho Nkwkst Sh/tjks. THE BLACK SILKS Will he Sold at 2s. lln. pra Yard, in Order to Clear. IMMENSE QUANTITIES of DRESS GOODS U ill be Brought Forward at Job Pricks. GREAT BARGAINS ! WILL BK GIVEN DURING THE WEEK 1 J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND MPORTjEfSS Queen-street. Auckland. TV V;' N A; . M IT E To Arrive, per Quken of the West, now due . ' . ■ :.from London— . ' TEN TONS DYNAMITE DETONATORS, BATTERY, INSULATED 'COPPER WIRK, FUSE, Etc., Kto. DYNAMITE is the Safest aud Most Powerful flhcplosive in use. The Safety of Dynamite During Transport and Storage. Extracts from the Official evidence given before the House of Commons Select Committee on Explosive Substances—Parliamentary Ses sion of 1874 London. Boxes filled with dynamite liavo been thrown from a great height, and founo to sustain any amount of shock without exploding. They have also been placed upon an open lire, when the dyuamito burned slowly away without ex ploding.—Parliamentary report—Blue Book, page 179. tjiDynamite has been in a railway collision, and, though the van and boxes containing it were broken, no explosion took place.—Blue Book, page 182, par. 2970. Maior Maiendie, R.A., H.Ms. Inspector of Gunpowder and Dynamite Factories, states, in his evidence (page 18, par. 100), that the law re lating to dynamite is as much too stringent as the gunpowder law is too lax; and (paxe 20, par 115) that the time h»s come for relieving safe nitro-glycerine preparations from such un necessary restrictions as the nitro-glycorine Act raposes upon them. Professor Abel, tho Chemist to Her Majesty's War Department, gives his experience that Nobel's dynamite is one of the safest, most powerful, and most convenient explosive agents applicable to industrial purposes.—Blue Book, pages 58, 57, and 69. ■ Aoknts : E. P ORT E R & CO., . QUEEN -STREET. AUCKLAND. REMNANT OF CARPET! AT COST PRICK! At W. RATTRAY'S ! REMNANTS OF FLOORCLOTH ! AT COST PRICE! AT W. RATTRAY'S ! REMNANTS OF MATTING! AT COST PRICK I AT W. RATTRAY'S ! Special attention is invited to the Stock of REMNANTS of CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, nnd MATTINGS, which will bo SOLD at CO3T PKICJfi, to elfoct a Clearance. WILLIAM KATTRAY, furnishing draper & silk mercicr, New Zealand House, 68, QUEEN-STRKET, Auckland. The blessing of old" age is health and comfort. The3e are assured to the careful in middle ago; but accident or misapprehension of the bent moles of maintaining the system in a well halanced state of health often lead to the setting ud of diueases in the constitution, which show themselves in after life. Persons of 76 years of age have been cured by the use of " Ghollah's Great Indian Curos." which can be had of all Chemists. See testimonials. Eye, Ear, and Throat Ppecialist.— Dr.1 Schwartzbsich, Devonshire House, Hobson-Bt. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.