of sections 22 and 27, and argued that a con viction must be bad upon either. The information was amended, and Mr Hesketh said he would admit that one sheep was killed at Onehunga on the day stated, and sold in Auckland, and that the place was an abattoir established by the borough of Onehunga, but he could not. admit that it was an abattoir for Auck- Mr Tyler and Mr Russell having addressed the Court at considerable length on the various points, His Worship said h« would take a little time to consider the Act, before deciding. His Worship dismissed the case. Mr Tyler intimated that the other phase of the case would have to be argued on a day to be fixed. Tuesday, the 18th, was decided upon.

"FOR THE FUTURE IN THE DIS TANCE."

(To the Editor of the EVENING STAR.) Sib, —I thought that enough had been said and written about making presents to mine managers on their severing their connection with the company in which they had been employed, as it buyouts greatly of too much familiarity, or perhaps another and not so creditable a relationship existing between the workman and the manager; but sir, be ing but a working mau,and having a family to support, I cannot afford to pay £1 or more towards defraying the coat of some expensive piece of jewellery to give to one who possesses probably, hia thousands, where I possess only pounds. This is the caae with the Union Boacli manager, and the presentation got up by some • of his favourites. I, as one who have alway6 * Lconsider, given good labour for my wages, do not feel inclined, and neither can I afford to give. I havo addressed this matter to you, as by making it public through the press, the affair must be put a stop to, and thus prevent many a working man's child being deprived of a pair of boots or some other useful clothing. For you will please understand that it would not do for us, when the subscription list is presonted, to refuse a contribution thereto ; wo should be marked men. Trusting you will insert this.and excuse me for troubling you—l am, &c, Working Miner.

THE REGISTRATION OFFICER AND THE NATIVE ELECTORS AT THE NORTH.

(To the Editor).

Sir,—l am very glad to see Mr Tolo has successfully defeated tho objections to natives being placed on the Electoral 801 lat the B»y<of Islands, and no doubt the days are rapidly arriving whoa the natives will no longer be made tools ct to suit individual cliques, but will enioy their rights and privileges the same as their whita neighbours. Some tinio ago, sir, being anxio is thut my Maori neighbours in the neighbourhood o£ Raglan, Aotea, and Kawhia should enjoy the samo electoral privileges as myself (and knowing from experience that by becoming numerically stronger we should be thought more of by tho Government), I con sulted the late Col. Balneavis. as Chiof Registration Officer, as to what constituted a propor qualification for a Maori. I gave him certain oases for his consideration. Acting under his instructions, I took down a lot of forms, and as I was filling them up, Mr James Maokay looks over my shoulder, and says " Hill, you are giving yourself a lot of trouble for nothing; they wilL all be struck off the roll." I said I had my instructions from Col. Balneavia, who I looked on as the head authority in these matters. Mr Mackay returned to Waikato soon afterwards. The list appears with all my native friends' names struck off at a batch by W. N. Serancke, Retaliation Officer. Some time afterwards I saw Mr Seranoke, and I asked him vrhy he struck them off. He said they had no qualification. I told him many of them had Crown Grants, but tho qualification entered was sanctioned by Col. Balneavis, whon he said they should have appeared and sup ported their claims—an expensive proceeding— knowing well enough they would not take the trouble to do so.—Yours, &0., T. B. Hlll, 150, Queon.street, Auckland.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. PURCHASE OF RECREATION GROUND.

Mr Brodie, Chairman of the County Council, represents the Council at the Con ference of County Councils at Wellington on the 21st proximo. The Borough Council resolved to purchase 200 acres of land in Kauwaeranga Valley, the property of Mr Murdoch, as a recreation ground, Mr Spencer having declined to dispose of the Parawai Gardens for less than £100 per acre. Application will be made to the Govern ment for a visit by Dr. Hector, to reporr on lhe geological formation of the Thames. THE BIG PUMP.

At the County Council meeting yesterday it was resolved to take steps to purchase the redemption of the Big Pump'securitiea from the Association, and if declined that tenders be advertised for the purchase there of iv order to afford capitalists an oppor tunity of investment. REWARDS FOR PROSPECTING.

The prospecting committee of the County Council brought up the final report, which recommended that the Government offer rewards (amount of which they specify) for the discovery of new goldfields, but does not recommend the Council to grant sums of money to prospectors, as there are no funds for the purpose.

(From Another 1 Correspondent),

SPECIMENS FROM THE CURE.

The Cure manager reports ootaining 201bB. of rich specimens last night, and 251b3 of the same quality this morning, with the leader looking first-class. New North Devon.—A few pounds of good picked stone were got yesterday. The reef is improving iv size and quality. Queen of Beauty.—The reef at No. S level maintains its large size. The stone looks well. Crushing from it is to be started on Monday or Tuesday. ' The wet weather has had a very depres sing effect upon the sharemarket to-day. No business doing at all. Sellers : New Clunes, 6s ; New Devon,l23 6d ; Alburnia. 55s ; Watchman, 63; Cure, 7s 6d ; Cale donian, 55a ; Moanatain, 655.

COROMANDEL, this day. RUSH TO THE TOKATEA RANGE. New Golden Pah.—Some rich stone was taken out yesterday. The mine is looking well. , , The Union Beach have a parcel of specimens. m . There has been a new find on the 1 rig Station, Tokatea Range, with good pros pects..:£The ground is all marked out for a considerable distance. MERCURY BAY. Sovereign of the Seas, Venus Opotiki, are loading, and brigantine in sight.

WELLINGTON, this day. CIMNGE IN RESIDENT MAGIS TRACIES. The Government have decided to appoint a legal eentleman as Resident Magistrate for the city, and a District Judge for Wellington and Wairarapa. District Court* lor Christchurch and Hawke s Bay •will also be established, but it is not probable that these alterations will necessi tate the appointment of additional officers, aa there are gentlemen now in the service well-qualified to discharge the duties. MR DELAMAIN'STRAIN ING EbTAB LISHMENT. Mr Pillion, oi Wellingtou,has purchased MrgDelamaiii'B training .establishment at Galdhurst, and purposes engaging Mr Asii craft, of Sydney, as his trainer. It has rained hero almost incessantly since Sunday night.

ROTORUA, this day. I CORONER'S INQUEST. An inquest was held on the death of Pierre de Faugciaud yesterday. A. Tovey, Esq., was coroner. A verdict of "Ditd from natural causes " was returned.

DUNEDIN, this day. MUNICIPAL MATTERS. . The City Council last night voted £200 towards the tmrchase of requisites! for shew ing specimens in the Dunediu Museum. Ths dispute between theauditorß and the

Council as to the manner of signing pay sheets, has been referred to the Mayor and Mr Webb for settlement. Councillor Roberts said that the gasworks were being managed by the Council at an annual loss* of £400.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

OAMARU, this day, THE GRAIN MARKET.

JlJjThe recent heavy rains has entirely pre vented transaction in grain. Quotations — Wheat, 4s 3d ; oats, 3s to 3s 4d ; barley, 5s ; flour, £11 to £11 ss, f.o.b. ; oatmeal, £18; pearl barley, £20 ; pollard, £5 5s ; bran, 4s.

WELLINGTON, this day. MR CLARKE'S DRAINAGE SCHEME ADOPTED.

After considerable debate the City Council unanimously adopted Mr Clarke's drainage scheme. A few details were objected to, but the scheme as a whole was approved of. MR LARNACH'S RESIGNATION.

The Speaker has received a telegram from Mr Larnach, dated 31st, tendering his resignation. It is notified that the seat is now vacant.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. TESTIMONIAL TO REV. HABENS.

It is proposed to establish a cricket club here composed exclusively Vof natives of Australia and Tasmania.

Last night the members of tho Congrega tional Church presented their late pastor, the Rev. Habens, with a silver tea and coffee service worth 160 soys, and an illu minated address. Mr Habene leaves Christ church shortly for Wellington to enter on his appointment as Inspoctor General of Schools.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. PRODUCTION OF GRASS SEED.

Fourteen thousand pounds worth ot grass seed has been shipped from here this season.

DUNEDIN, this day. SIR JOHN COODE'S REPORT.

It is understood that Sir Johu Coode's report is adverse to the Harbour Board, and that it recommends that a portion of the Board's reserve, which recently led to so much discussion, should be set aside as a railway reserve; also, that Sir John Coode is of opinion that dredging opera tions will have an injurious effect on the bar at the Heads, and otherwise.

I CRIMINAL STATISTICS. The Commissioner of Police has had a prepared return of criminal offences in the Middle Island for the year ending 30th April last. Cauterburygheads the list with 3,935 offences, Otago and Sonthland following with 3,556. Drunkenness has been the most prevalent offence in each provincial district. LAWYER'S BILLS.

The "Herald" of this morning states that Messrs Ree3 and Hislop's bill of costs in the Jones trial covers 23 pages of foolscap. In addition to the items previously telegraphed there are the following ones : "Re-striking jury list, attending Messrs Stout and Keid, submitting list and conferring thereon, long attendance, £1 Is ; having received deed from Mr Creagh with instrnetions, perus ing, &c, 6s 8d ; attending Read and Fen wick, conferring, 13s 4d. Jury list having been sent, going carefully through the same with you, attending on various persons as to jurymen, £22." The total amount of feesj alleged to have been paid to Mr Rees is £920 13s, and the total amount to Mr T. W. Hislop £419 8s 6d. Among larger items paid to Mr Rees, in addition to that for a brief and refresher, occur the following!:— "Paid Mr Rees on demurrer, £15 15s, Mr Recsto argue demurrer, £21." .The following items also appear in the bill: —"lnstructions for brief, £52 10s; drawing brief, £75 ; engrossing, £70 ; copy for Hislop, £70."

NEW HOTEL AT HAMILTON.

We were to-day shewn the plans of a new three-storied hotel which is to be built for Mr l.c Quesno, of Hamilton East, Waikato, in front of his public halL The plans, which are of an elaborate nature, were prepared by Mr Vialou, architect, of Hamilton West. The building is to be built of brick and cement, and roofed with slate, and when completed io expected to be quite as handsome as any of the hotels in Auckland. The style of architecture is Doric, and the embellishments are purely of the Doric order. Tho hotel ia to bo built on a corner allotment, and will open into the two principal streets of the town ship. The ground floor will comprise bar room, 21ft by 20ft. ; billiard-room, 30ft. by 27ft. ; dining-room, 40ft. by 20ft. ; with spacious hall Bft- wide, and vestibule. At the rear will be tho kit«hen, pantry: larder, &c. On the front floor are two large sitting-rooms, and 6 bed-rooms, with bath room attached; while the second floor comprises 10 bed-rooms, all of which will be fitted up with due regard to the taste and comfort of visitors. Underneath tho building will be the basement and cellars for storage purposes. As a whole, the building will be a vast improvement to the rathei neglected.district of Hamilton East, and it will compare very favourably with the new Bank buildings on the west sid» of the river. The Hamilton Hall will be connected with the new building, also Mr Le Quesne's private house. The whole will be embraced in the hotel premises.

Mr Sheehen Meets Titokowaru.

OPPOSITION TO SURVEY REMOVED.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

(From our own Correspondent.)

. WELLINGTON, this day. The "Post" says that intelligence lias been received from Opunake that the slight native difficulty which had arisen there is now at an end, and that the visit of the Native Minister to act as a pacificator was scarcely necessary. Mr Sheehan, however, has been able to render the colony a highly important service in another wpy. After leaving Opunake he had a meeting at Oeo with that notorious ex-rebel Titokowaru, and discussed the question of the confiscated lands and the contemplated survey of Waimate plains. The importance to be attached to this meeting, and the good results which are likely to accrue from it, can hardly be overrated. Ten years ago Titokowaru had control of the whole coun try north of K. *i Iwi, and bade defiance to Colonial Forces from his stronghold of Tauranga-Ika, It strained the strength of the resources of the colony to the uttermost to ficrht, defeat, and drive back Titokowaru and his followers, and when that work had been accomplished, the survey, ror sale and settlement, of the confiiscated lands from Wai totara to Waingokngoro Kiver, gradually followed. Titokowaru and his followers located themselves north of Wamgoko nrroro for years. This rebel remained in a°position of sulky isolation, and declared that he would not allow the^connscated lands north of the Wain^okongoro river to be surveyed and sold. Up till lately no at tempt has been made to cany out euch pur poses, but the present Government have all along felt that this splendid country be tween "Waingokongoro and Opunake, which includes the far-famed Waimate plains, some, of the finest land in the whole North Island, shoiildjjbe takeu possession oi^or set tlement. Mr Sheahan, at the interview yes terday, told Titokowar* in the plainest and most decided terms that the Govern ment intended forthwith to commence and carry out a survey of the land, and that they would not brook any interference or re sistance. The precise terms of Titokowaru's reply are not recorded, but it m understood that he has abandoned any intention he may have hitherto entertained of re sisting the survey. Mr Sheehan is to have further interviews with Titokowaru s people to express the same determination to 1 them, but the matter is already practically

settled. It will be a bright day for the West Coast when this splendid piece of country is sold, and passes into the hands of industrious settlers, who will soon trans-' form it into ono of the most prosperous and productive places in New Zealand.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" Our Boarding-House" was repeated last night, and proved quite as successful as on the previous evening. In some rospects it is a pity that the piece was not produced earlier in the engagement, but no doubt it will have a good run in Welling ! ton and Christchurch, where modern comedies are more popular than in Auck land. BENEFIT OF MISS FIRMIN AND MR JACK. To-night, Mr Jack and Miss Firmin take a well-earned benefit. During their stay amongst us they have worked very hard to please the public, Miss Firmin particularly, having played long and arduous parts night after night. It is therefore to be hoped that they will have a "bumper" house. The piece chosen is the exciting drama of " Lady Audley's Secret," which lately ran for several weeks at the Olympic Theatre in London. Miss Firmin will, of course, undertake the title role, and create a sensa tion in it, as the part is one particularly well suited to her abilities. Mr Jack is to be the unrelenting Robert Audley, and Mr J. B. Steele the unfortunate George Talboye. Mr Musgrave plays the old baro net, Sir Michael Audley, and Mrs Walter Hill his daughter Alicia. Mr Burford is suro to be at home in the part of Luke Marks, and Miss Raymond ought to make a satisfactory Phoebe. The drama is deeply interesting and full of startling incidents and strong situations, there is also a great sensation scene. To morrow " The New York Newsboy" will be given.

Trouble at Maketu.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

(From our own Correspondent.)

ROTORUA, this day. Nearly 40 natives, all armed, have gone from here to Maketu in consequence of tribal differences. The general opinion is that the Maketu Court would not have been opposed had Kawana Grey visited the Arawa's.

One Hundred Natives in a Pa.

(From another Correspondent.)

MAKETU, this day.

About a hundred natives have taken up the old Redoubt here as a pa of defence. They have been firing guns already. There is no knowing what may happen.

HERR BANDMANN IN COURT.

THE ASSAULT ON MRS. ROUSBY,

l ld play-goers in Auckland will remember the visit of Herr Baudmann to this city during the time H.R.H. the Puke of Edinburg was here. It was pretty generally known that the Herr was not blessed with a very gentle temper, and many stories were afloat as to his behaviour to his fellow-actors. A cable message was received some time ago stating that Herr Bandmann had been committed for trial on a charge of assaulting his " Mistress." The word mistress, however, must have been an error as will be seen from a perusal of the following report of the case from the " Home News."

" A Theatrical Squabble.—Herr Band mann, au actor of the Adelphi Theatre, appeared before Mr Flowers, at Bow-street, on April 20, to a summons charging him with having committed a violent assault on Mps Kousby, the actress and present lessea of the Queen's Theatre. Mrs Rousby, who appeared to be unable to raise her right arm, and was consequently sworn with the left hand, deposed that she was. the present tenant of the Queen's Theatre,? Long-acre, and in January last she purchased of the defendant his adap tation of a German play of Mosenthal's entitled " Madelaine Morel," which she had advertised for production at that theatre. The defendant had occasionally attended the rehearsals of thn piece, and had shewn much ill-temper, and had tried to impede the production or the piece. There was some dispute as to certain passages in the play which had been altered, and as to the action of the piece, and he took up four acts of the piece which were lying on the prompter's table, and, using violent langu age, said ho would not allow the alterations to be made. The witness refused to allow the defendant to take away the four acts which were lying on the prompter's table, remarking that the piece was her property. The defendant replied that the statement was not true. She had raised her arm and was taking hold of one of the books, at the same time protesting against such language being applied to her and in the presence of her company. He dashed the four manu script books down on the table, and seized the fifth act, which was in the hands of the prompter. Witness begged him to wait till the rehearsal was over, and then discussed the objections which he had made, at the same time endeavouring to recover possession of the manuscripts ; but he seized her right arm with great violence, wrenching it with his fingers, and struck her a severe blow on the shoulder. (A medical gentleman removed the bandage from witness's arm, which exhibited blackened bruise-marks extending from above the elbow to the wrist, and com pletely disfiguring the limb.) She called the company to bear witness that he had assaulted her, and told him " that it was not the first time he had struck a woman," upon which he again called her a li;ir. She had been unable to use her arm since. The injuries had caused a numbness of the fingers and arm, and also in the back of her neck, and she had been in too much pain to get her usual sleep. Her general health was affected. On the following Tiighb, after she had taken out the summons, the defendant came to her residence, and forced his way into her presence, taking her by the left aim; but she refused to speak to him, ran out of the room for the protection of her,; servants, and desired one of them, a man, to eject him from the house. In cross-examination witness stated that she had paid Mr Bandmann £50 when the agreement was signed, and he was to have another £50 when the piece was produced. She had never expressed her determination not to pay the other £50. During the rehearsel opinions were expressed anfl suggestions were made by different persons, as usual. Defendant complained of some alterations which she had made, but which were in reality only grammatical corrections. It was true that she had recently fallen iroin a horse, while acting at the Standard Theatre, and had bruised her side; severely ; but she denied i h ; ever said her arm wasi njured.ou that occasion. Her left arm was slightly bruised while bathing at Brighton, and she miiTht have mentioned that fact to Miss Milton. Her right arm was perfectly free from bruise or injuiy of any kind until the assault was committee!. Dr. House, of Gro3venor-place, deposed that he saw Mrs. Rousby's arm on the evening of the assault, and saw a very large bruise the size of his hand, besides smaller bruises which appeared to be caused by the pressure of fingers. It must have been a very severe blow to have caused the larger bruise aed the sensation of numbness of which she complained The effect would be to prevent tfoeuse of the limb for a time, and he ordered her to place it in a slin<r t The injuries were evidently of very recent occurrence. Mr. George Everett, ptage manager fit the Queen's, deposed to hearirig the altercation while seated at the back of the stage, and to having intercepted the de fendant as he was walking away with the manuscript of the play, which he took frtm him by force. The defendant said the piece

should not be played, and threatened to apply for an injunction. Witness told him that he had his remedy, but it was hi» duty to see that the book" was not taken out of the theatre. Mr Henry Pluuket, actor and author, known professionally as Mr Grattan, gave corroborative evidence, and said that when he saw the complainant's arm it was in a frightful state. Mr Flowers consented to admit the defendant to bail, on provid ing two surities of £50 each, besides entering into his own recognisances of £100. Heir Badmann then entered the witness-box. Witness stated the ground of the objection to the alterations made in the piece, and especially to the omissions from the last act. Mrs Rousby said the plan was her own, and claimed the right to do as she liked with it, which witness protested against. Witness denied that he ever struck or even pushed Mrs Rousby. At a subsequent hearing he was committed for trial,

[Advertisement]. CITY ENDOWMENTS.

(To the Editor),

Sir,—On the 28th of May last we sent to the City Council this letter :—

" To His Worship the Mayor and City Councillors.

" Gentlemen, —We are prepared to surrender the teases of tho throe allotments, Nob. 13,14, and 15, in Cook-street. Nos. 14 and 15 torminate Aug.. Ist, 1879, No, 13. the corner allotment, does not terminate until Aug. 12th, 1882, four years from next August. On the following terms, viz., (.hat we remove all buildings we require, and receive any advance iv rent on the corner allotment, No. 13, for threo yeara out of the four ; giving you twelve months to fill in or make what improvements you choose.

" An early answer will oblige. " Yours respectfully, " Cousins & Atkin."

To the officers of the Corporation it requires no explanation, as the terms and tenure of our leases are well-known; but aa tho question has become a public one, we will, with your por misaion, place the facto before the public. When we entered into occupation of our premises, it was in a swamp, with only a truck to it, and that over a creek. When the Market was constructed and Cook-street filled in. our premises were some 10ft. below tho level of tho street, and for some weeks we could neither get vehicles in norout.onr business being practically stopped. Wo grumbled, but knowing it was a public work.sufrereA the loss.

In one year from August Ist, two of our leases fall into the Corporation, and in four years, tho other one; the premises have become unsuitable to our business, and wo are moving into others. In anticipation of our removal we have erected on the laud iron sheds, as trade fixtures, and carefully not attached to the land, which we intend to remove, whethor the Corporation accept our offer of surrender of lease or not. These are the buildings we refer to in our letter. We can use the premises for storage, stabling. &C., to the end of lease, without suffering lossj; as Cook-street has now been completely formed; we thought we were doing no harm to offer tho surreudor of these leases, as the property now is more marketable if permanent buildings were erected. Your wiH remember after the Queen street flre. the lessees surrendered the bare ground, and were permitted to receive any advance the property fetched, the effect of which has been to very materially increase the rateable value of tho buildings, and instead of tho city being losers they have been gainers.—Yours, &c. Cousins and Atkin.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wax Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 4 p.m. 5.30 p.m. ;sand 5.30 p.m.; and to-morrow, n,t 9.30, and 5 p.m. For CoromandeL per Durham, to-morrow, at 11.30 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangj, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Annie Milbank, to morrow, at 10 a.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For Russell and Kawa. Kawa, per Wanaka, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona.fon Monday next at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Taiarou, on Tueeday next, at 10.55 a.m. For Napier and Southern Provinces, per Rotorua on Tuesday next, at 3 p.m. S. B. BIS 3. Chief Postmaster.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £23 10s. National Bank—Buyers, 78s. 0 {Colonial Bank—Buyers, 535. South British Insurance— Sellers, 725. • Union Insurance—Sellers, 16s. Do. Do. (new)— Sellers, £3 7s 6d. Few Zealand Loan (old)— Sellers, £6 2s 6d. Gnthrie and Larnach Co (call paid)— Sellers, 57s 6d. Union Sash & Door—Buyers, £5 7s 6d. Moanatairi—6se, 665. Tookey Tnbuo—Sellers, 12s. Alburnia—Buyers. 52s 6d; sellers, 55s (ea div) Corby—Sellers. 345. Cure—-Sellers, 7s 3d. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 9s Gd. Kurunui Hill—Buyers. 13s. New North Clunes—Sellers, 63. Caledonian—Sellers, 555. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

EY ENIM}STAU, FRII>AT, JUNE 7



"Persons who adopt coke for fuel are scarcely ever known to revert to the use of coal." The value ot coke as a tviel, and a» a means of economy at coal, in not appreciated sufficiently. 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 oft 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 aud satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised else where.—[A DVT. 1



BOAKD OF EDUCATION. Teachers ars Wanted for the undermentioned schools :— MATAKOHE (Kaipaka) Katikati No. 1 SCHOOL. Applications will be received by the Board not later than FRIDAY, 21st instant. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. 8~~ O~A RD OF EDUCATION. WANTED, a Certificated Teacher for the Mnngonui School.—Applications to bo addressed to the Secretary, Board of Education, Auck land . Particulars may be ascertained from Mr It. M. Hodston, Chairman of School Com mittee, Mangonui ; or on application at the Office of the Board. _ 'ANTEDVaTIJoy to drive a Bread Cart. Apply to R. &R- Duder, North Shore. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply this office. ANTED, a smart Message Boy.— Apply this office. ANTED, a good Bench Hand, for general work,-G. Foster, Boot Manu facturer, Market Corner, Qneen-Btreet. W^AJNTED, a steady Woman as work ing Housekeeper for Cottage at Hamilton Hotel, Waikato.—Mrs. C. Brophy, Emißration Barracks, Auckland. _____ W" "ANTED, a strong Girl, as General Servant.—For address apply this office. ANTED, an assistant Dressmaker and Machinist.—Apply at once to Mre. Dance, Cheap Drapery Store, Upper Queen strect. WANTED, several good General Ser vants, experienced Nursegirls, Girls to assist.—E. Hearyj Registry, Shortland-street, WANTED, two respectable Girls as Apprentices to the Dressmaking: also, good Second Hand. —Miss Temple, Frinces street, opposite Masonic Hotel. \WT ANTED, Tenders to shift a 2-storey V v House and rebuild it.—Apply to Charles Meaon, Pslwyn-ptrfiot. Onphnngn. VX7ANTiSD, a strung Boy to drive a v v Horse and Spring: Cart; must be able to read and write.—Mason Bros., Parnell Nursery. T|¥.7ANTED, 3 Seamen to join the whal r v ing barque Gazelle at, Russell.—For particulars anpiy to Jas. Macfarla'ie. wharf. WANTED Bushmen and others to know, a quantity of \^Wfc& Mairai Timber required.—Apply to T. FreaESSTrat W. Rattray'B, Draper, Queen-street. ANTED, a smart Girl.—Apply Mrs5? John W. Oxley. Harding-street. ANTED, Live Pheasants, Hares, «&e. G. Hulme, Butcher, Queon-street. ANTED, a Youth.—Geo. Hulm Butcher. Queen-street. ANTED, an active Boy for a Farm up the country ; muat.be able to milk.— T.N.N.. Star Office. ANTED, strong Boys for the Boot trade.—Garrett Bros.. Wakefleld-street. WANTED, Girls for the Sewing Ma ohme Department, — Garrfitt- 8r05.,; Wakefleld-3treet. _ ''; -.-. v-1-' -:...' -';U WANTED, a Housemaid. — Apply, between 10 and 1 o'clock, to Mrs. Mur doch, Prospect, Mount St. John. \XTANTED, a General Servant.—Apply y V Mrs. Cle^horn, Vpsom.



WANTED, a good Waistcoat-maker. — H, L. Posseuiskie, Shortland-atreet. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. J. W. James, Russell-street, Pon 3onby. . H. DAMPIJER has Fresh Bargains, » and having so many Ladies' Jackets^ will slaughter those he has beeu selling lately a* 7s for 4s. Further particulars soon.—Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. UITE Sugar, 5d lb. ; not better Tea in the city at 3s lb.; Fresh Butter of the best quality. Three indispensables to the com fort of the tea table at R. French's Royal Tea Mart, Hobßon-street. WANTED to Sell, White Belgian Gar rots, £3 10s per ton ; Mangold Wurtzel, £2 per ton ; Swede. £1 10s per ton, delivered. C. T. Wren. Mount Hobson and Queen-street. ANTED, a Book-keeper ; none but those thoroughly versed in double entry need apply.—Holloway, Garlick, jmd Cranwgll. WANTEDIor the Waikato, a General Servant.—Apply by letter, enclosing reference, to Mrs C. Laishley. Union Bank, Hamilton. WAJNTED, the Public to know that all kinds of Watches, Clocks, and Jewel lery, repaired at J. T. Clarke'3, Grey-street, two doors below Busby's. ANTED, Tea Drinkers for the 2s Tea extraordinary! It contains th« sittings from fine tea, and though broken and. small in leaf, it gives a capital liquor.—l<. Whitohead, Victoria-street. WANTED SMOKERS for Cigars ; splendid value. Lines at 4 for Is ; also "La Sevillana." for Is., at F. Whitehead's, Vio toria-street. ANTED, by a young Man just arrived in the Colony, a Situation on a Farm whore practical experience would be Obtained either by payment or otherwise.— Address, stating terms, W.5.8., Star office. WANTED, 25 good Pick and Shovel Men ; constant work, except when rain ing.—Apply on th'» Works, Freeman's Bay. rpo COMPOSITORS.—Wanted, a good JL Jobbing Hand.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, a Master or thorough Governess to attend at a small private school.—Apply Mrs Palmer, Carleton lioad before 3 o'clock. WANTED, PHEASANTS.—AppIy "to J. Tucker, Butcher, (late Dornwell's), Queen-Btreet. . TJSTANTED, a Girl.—Apply to A. E. and V 7 F. Goodacre. Boot Upper Manufacturers. ANTED, two strong Boys.—Apply to T. Inglis. Ship ISmith, corner of Albert and Cufltom-houße-Btceets^ WA^TED~PaTrons for the " best and cheapest Sauce in the world," viz., The Celebrated " Yorkshire Reliflh" at 3d per bottle. Can be had of F. Whitehead. Victoria street. WANTED, Smokers for niy " Flower of all Growers," Out Tobacco, at 24 osms. for Is.—P. Whitehead, Victoria-street. ANTED, Buyers for a really goed line of American Brooms, only Is 6d each, at F. Whitehead's, Victoria-street. _J_ ILSON'S Excelsior Baking Powder. The Cheapest and Best ever ottered to the Public. In tins containing i-lb. each.—L. D Nathan & Co., agents W" ' ANTED Known, DtJTTOHr BeOS, are now prepared to Supply all kinds of Corks, viz., Wine, Boer, Brewers' Bnngs, Che mists' Vials, Baffles, &c. ; also. Manufacturers of Life Buoys. Belts, Ships' Fenders, and genuine Cork Socks.—Cork Manufactory, Upper Queen street, Auckland. N.B.—Cork Shavings for Sale. WAM TED KNOWN, that W. Brown hill, Bootmaker, late of 70. Queen-street' has removed to his new promises,' 156. Queen street, next to the New Zealand Clothing Factory, where all orders for town or oountry, will receive piompt attention. WANTED to SELL (cheap), 1 ton of Treacle, only 3d lb., 12lbs. for 2s 6d; 60 cases of Apples: Large Apples, 4d lb.; Small Apples. 3d lb.; Vegetable Dieb.es, from 2s 3d to 3s 6d; lot of Meat Dishes cheap; White and Gold Stone Cups and Saucers, only 9d each; Ladies' Kid Boots, only Ss Cd; Maltese Lace, from Is 6d to 2s 6d a yard; Hair Pins, Is 2d lb.; Blue, 7d lb.; Clothes Pegs, four dozen for 6d, 6s per case of 5 gross; large Fancy Vinegar Bottles, Is each; lot of Flower Pots from Id to Is each; and a variety of other articles cheap.— H. Watts. Pitt-street. Popular Relish Sauce, only 6s Cd per dozen; Candles, 4d lb., 61bs. for 5s 3d; a rare Bargain: a Beer Pump, with four brass taps, only 30s. ANTED KNOWN, superior accom modation for two gentlemen ; Sitting rooms and Bedrooms, with or without Board.— Mrs H. Mills, Normanby House, Corner of Hobson and Wellesley-stieet3. ANTED to SELL, 50 dozen Tins of Jam—Plum and Damson. 7d tin; Black Currant and Raspberry Jam, 8d; Boot Laces, 2s per gross; Wood Matches, Is 6d per gross; Washing Powders, 6d per dozen; Bell and Black'» Matches, 7d dozen ; Bell and Black's Tin Boxes, Is lOd; dozen Axe Handles, Is 2d; lot of Hammer Heads, Id each, 7 for Cd. A real luxury—Condy's Ozonised Sea Salt for Bathing, 71b tins, only Is per tin ; all directions on the tins for using it, and requires no soap. Blue, 7d lb; Canary and Rape Seed. 5d lb.; Watch Keys, Id; tin Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d; Mouse Traps, Id, 7 for 6d.—H, WATTS, Pitt street. Day and Martin Blacking, a box, a ittledry. WANTED, the Public to know that L. H. Green has a splendid collection of Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale thi3 year; al3o 200,000 two-year old Quicks, 12s per 1000; 30,000 one-year-old, 8s per 1000. Gardens and Orchards laid out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.— Lilydalk Nuksmry, One Tree Hill. All orders left with Mr. Greenwood. Market House Inspector, will be promptly attended to. N.B.—L. H. Green attends the Market every Saturday. ANTED to Keep the Money in the District.—The bent means of doing so is to obtain your Groceries and Provisions of me. Rice, 3d per lb.; Sugar, from A£d: Family Ten, 2s; my Superlative Mixture, 3s. This Tea is the best value in Auckland. Try it._ All other Goods equally cheap, and superior in quality.— W. S. Collins. Grocer. Parnell. ■■■'■ ANTED, the Public to know that the best prices are given for Old Scrap or Tea Lead and Zinc, in any quantities, at S. Parker's New Zealand Lead and Galvanized Iron Works, Victoria-street Bast. Auckland. WANTED to SeU (cheap), 1000 yards Wincey, 6d, worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at 10£ d per yard, worth Is 6d ; 3000 yards of Feather-edged Ribbon, at 7d. worm Is; 25 dozen Kid Gloves, good, at 2s; 15 dozen Gloves, 2 buttons, 3s 6d per pair; same quality, extra good, at 4s per pair; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers, &c, &c, also sold cheap ; 500 yards all-wool Shepherds Plaid at Is 3\i per yard, worth 2s; a job lot of Aberdeen Winceys at Is 3d, worth 2s; 20 dozen Striped Merino Stocldngs at Is 3d, worth 2s.—William Eyre, EnniskiUen House, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes. Doore, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street WELL LADIES, I have got a lot of Bargains now, and mo mistake. Firstly, I have just bought over 61 dozen of Black, Blue, and Purple Velvet Hats, and they are the most convient ones I ever had, for they do for little boys and girls, and make such lovely Rink Hats for the ladies; the price of them is wonderful too, only 3d and 6d each. " Those " ladies who like to look very pretty should certainly get some of them. Re sure to put one on when you want your husband to buy one of my very best Jackets for 10s. I hpve now a nice lot of Jackets at 3s 6d, which you can buy with your own money. I have «■ nice lot of Braid for Wincey Dresses at Is the 1-gross; very superior Black Braid, 2s the J-;.'ross J Coloured do, 2s ; White Hercules do, 2d a yard; BlacK Bugle Fringe, 6d a yard ; White Fringe. 2d ; Baby Bootees, 6d; Men's Felt H«t:, 2s and 23 6d ; lot more of Ladies Handkerchiefs, even better than the last id. May the ladies never have cause to cry in them. Reels of Machine Silk, different colours, ljd; fresh lot of Children's Red and Tartan Socks, cheap; Men's Woollen Scarves, lOd and Is; White do. Is 3d; Boy's Woollen Jaokets, 3s 6d and 4s; Ladies Striped Ilose, Is ; Boy's Shirts. Is Gd and 2s ; Men's Crimean do, 2a Gd to -is ; reels of Lineu Machine Thread, No. 30 and 40, 5s the !b; No. 50 and 60, 6s ; and 70 and 80, 7s ; Fancy Baskets,lod to Is; Shammy Leather Purses. Id and 2d; Fancy Purses, 4d ; Ve=t Buttons, 2d a dozen; Shirt Buttons. 6dand 2d a gross ; Morley and Alexander's Knitting: Cotton Is 9d the lb; Glazed Cotton (black and white), 6d a dozen; Umbrellas, 2s to 3s 6J ; superior iNote Paper, 4d a quire ; Prussian Binding, 2s Cd the i-gross; bars of Glycerine Soap, 8d; Cakes of do, 2d; large fresh lot of Brooches and Karrings, 6d, 9d, and Is the set; Dress Holders, Id and 2d each. 1 have just bought such a nice lot of Ladies Kid Boots, and will southern at the lowprice of 6a 6d: Womens Elastic Leather Slippers, 3s 6d; lot of Children's Auckland-made Boot 3 very cheap. I will sell off the last of my eatables, namely Peanuts at. id the lb; 20-keyed Concertinas, ts to 6s ; Piping Cord, 18 knots for 6d; large bottles superior Lavender Water. 9d; large Rnglish Kits. 13 : Shoe Brushes, 2s 6d the set; Military Braid, 6d a dozen yards; Men's Silk Scarves, Is 3d; Ladies Fancy Worked Pocket Handker; chief, 9d; Hair Brushes, Is 6d; skeins Silk, 4d a dozen • Tape, 6d a dozen pieces; Boy's Hats, 3d to Is 9d; Coloured Silk Fringe, 3d a yard; assorted Scent, id a bottle ; magnificent Crinolines, Is 6d ; Dress- Improvers, Sd. A large lot of Goods also previously advertised. Lot of Looking Glasses, 4d to Is-, 9d Rack Comb 3. 4d; Tooth Combs, 3d; Waterproof Coats •Men's and Boy's), 8s; Nelson's School Booka. Id and 6d; Anderson's Geography, 4d; more of he Black Braid at Is 3d the J-gross; Furniture Gimp, 6d a dozen yards ; &c, &c—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street.



Meetings. |— v - T The SIR HENRY HAVKLOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meet, as usual, in the Alexandra-street School room, every TUKSDA V EVENING, at 7.30. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDD3, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL. Secretary. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY. NOTICE The Sixth Annual Meeting of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Invest ment Society, for the purpose of receiving the Annual Report and electing a Committee of Management and Auditors for the ensuing year, will be held in the Lecture Hall of thu Young Men's Christian Association, Albert-streot, on TUESDAY, 11th June, 1878, at half-past seven in the evening. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. N.B.—Nominations of Candidates for Election must be lodged with the Secretary on or before FRIDAY. the 31st inst. (See Rule No. 44.) MEETING of the Creditors in the Estate of Messrs Lewis Brothers will be held at the Offices of Messrs Hughes and Georgo, Solicitors, Shortland-street, Auckland, on MONDAY next, the 10th instant, at three o'clock p.m. F. KUMMER, \ Trustees in EDWARD ISAACS, \ Lewis Brothers' HERMANN BROWN,) Estate. June 6,1878. TTNION TEMPERANCE MEIiTING. The usual Public Meeting, for the promotion of Temperance, will be held in the Temperance Hall TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 8 p.m. sharp. Programme: Addresses. Songs, Recitations, &c. Admission, Free. Working Men, oome and bring jour wives. JO. G. T. £ The. Officers and Members of the. Fraternal Homo Lodge are requested to meet at corner of Chapel and Wellesley-streets, at 2.45 p.m. TO MORBOW, to Attend the Funeral of Sister E. J. LovelL Members of other Lodges are invited to attend. W. SIMPSON, W.C.T. To Let. TO LET, a 5-roomed House in Paget street, city side of Ponsonby; three fire places, and every convenience.—Apply on the premises. TO LET, that centrally-situated Shop in Queen-street, lately occupied by Mr. R. Brewin, as the Auckland Seed Depot.—Apply to G. Ivil, Hair Dresser. Queen-street. For Sale. MONA VIEW House and Land for Sale. This splendid building site for sale.—Apply to F. G. KSwington. ALLOTMENT to Lease or for Sale, corner of Symonds and Mount-street.— Apply to F. G. Ewington. BUSINESS IN WA I X A T O. FOR SALE.—The above is a General Store and Bakery, doing a good trade. Attached, on freehold property, is a Dwelling-House of nine rooms, a Cottage of three rooms, Four-Stall Stable, Harness-room, Chaff-house, Cart-shed, Smoke-house, Garden, &c, &c, all in flrst-clasß order. Terms Ea-y.—For Particulars apply to T & S. Morrin, Auckland. mo BUILDERS, FIREWOOD, AND JL TIMBER MERCHANTS. FOR SALE, SEVEN DEARS' LEASE OF LARGE ALLOTMENT, Corner of Wyndham and Nelson-streets, 130 x 100 feet; also the House and Buildings erected thereon, with the right of removing the same at the end of the term. jO 1 (\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society oCjX-" principles, 1 r on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. £*€>f\ —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS d&^/V« for Sale at Mount Eden, £20 each. —S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street. jfJoInTCASH, balance by weekly payments dfeO\/ of 10s—5-roomed Cottage and large allotment, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. -i*/fl Ki\ -FOR SALE; Suburban laTtO" *• Grocery Store, with 9-roomed Dwelling House, fitted with grates, range, tank, &c.; also 2-stall Stable, wash-house, well, Sec. The store is doing a profitable business. Terms to suit purchasers ; weekly payments if desired,--S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. jf»4>-s /\ —Four-roomed HOUSE in George c*y/vJL\/. street, Ponsonby, for Sale on easy terms ; two verandahs, good well and garden, line view.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vulcan Lane. 4*-| ijfk —PRETTY Five-roomed Cottage, J^iL i \J. with freehold allotment 40 x 100, good well, wood and coal-shed, &c. Commands a good view: 20 minutes walk from Queen-street. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. TTIK CENT-STREET.—A Large Free t hold Allotment in this street For Sale by Samuel Cochrano and Son. Land agents, Fort street. J® A <G> X —EXCELLENT FARM i®Tt(Vl)« containing about 130 acres of really choice Land, about 30 acres bush, the balance nearly all grass. There is a small dwell ing house with stable, shed, etc. Easy distance from Auckland.—B. Vaile, Land Agent, Short land-street^ tTmproved farm at razor- JL back, for sale. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaeo, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-atreet; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. i?Q'KA —HOUSBS of 5 rooms, with wash c&Ot/"/. house, scullery, and every con venience ; also 2-stall stable and hay-loft, with corner freehold allotment 50 x 100.— S. Vaile, House and Land agent, ahortland-street. Orte CASH, balance by weekly payments a&</Vt> of Bs—Neat Cottage of 4 rooms and Scullery. Good well, tank- back and front, garden, &c. Situated near Mount Eden. Price, £175.—5. Vaile, House and Land agent, Short land-atreet L~OST, not the would-be Karangahape Borough, but a Wheelbarrow.— Please bring it back from where it was taken, Pitt and East-streets, Newton. "n 1 f\ REWARD will be paid by me, the 3j 1-" undersigned, for information which shall lead to the conviction of the evil-disposed person or persons who maliciously threw a bottle of Kerosine Oil into the well on my premises in Shaddock-street, Eden Terrace, on the night of 30th May last.—(Signed), J. H. Bratby. — Any person henceforward JJI Removing Timber, Flax or Gum from Wakatiwai, Kaukapakapa, or from the adjoin ing Land, formerly the property of the late Captain Stayers, and both in the occupation of Andrew Bonar, Esq.. will be prosecuted.—Wa katiwa, 7th June, 1878. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers of GAS. The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. And SUPPLY a METER, keeping the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. S~^~T. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SOCIAL MEETING, To Welcome the Rev. A. Carrick and Mrs. Carrick, at the CHORAL HAL L, Symonds-street, On MONDAY EVENING next, June 10, 1878, Tea on the table at half-past 6 o'clock. Tickets, 2s. each, may be obtained at Mr. Peacock's, Shortland street, or from any of the Members of the Committee. LOOK in Stephen's Window (next F. Lewi'Son's on Saturday Night. New and Fashionable Boots and Shoes. Particulars m to-morrow's advertisement. AIR! Hair ! Hair !—To the Ladies. I have just received a splendid lot of tht best Long Length Hair Plaits. Tails, &c, made up on the shortest; notice; ateo, Patent BIu« Steel Hair Pins.—Francis J. bhortt 140, Queen Street, next Lewissori's. WANTED, Purchasers rnr all ilescrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work. &c, at Prices to meet tin ' times.—Auckland Timber Company, (Minuted) 1 G.HoLEBHiP. Manager. ■ WE are Selling, Ladies Collars from 2t each ; Collars and Cuffs, 6d the set ' Men's Wool Scarfs. Is 9d; Children's Woo Jackets and Wool Hats, from Is each; Laaiei Underclothing, very chear. A iob lot o ; Chunterpanes at low prices to clear. Jus Opened, Flannels, Dr^s* Serge, Lustre*. &c ■ i &c, at R. French's, Cheap Drapery, ilotson { street.



. Tenders. TO PAINTERS Tenders will be received until noon ef f-atur ' day, Bth instant, for Painting and Papering the Pacific Hotel, Queen-street. Specification to be seen at the above Hotel. G. BO WRING. Architect^ mO CARPENTERS & "JOINERS. Tenders ore required for the Erection of a Store and Dwelling at Cambridge for Mr TIIO3. Wells (labour only). Plans, &c, may be seen at Mr Well's Store, Cambridge, or at ray office until THURSDAY, the 13th instant, when the '.' enders are to be delivered ut 12 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, ; Architect. , HRENDEES will be received until noon ' JL TUKSDAY, the 11th instant, for the erec i tion of a Hotel at Hamilton, Widkato.. 1 Plans and specifications can be seen at the Office of Mr Allright, Auckland. The lowest tender not necessarily acceptod. I. K. VIALOU, Architect, , Hamilton, Waikato. *T1 O BRICKLAYERS. 1 Wanted, Tenders up to SATURDAY, Bth instant, for Building Plate Furnace and Engine Bed. Labour only. R. 11. YEOMAN, Albert Boiler Works. rrTo s hipw ri " g~h~ t~s7 Tenders will be received until noon of Satur day, Bth June, for Repairs to the Brigantine Omaha. Specifications to be seen at the oniee of Messrs. McKenzie and Hoss. niTY OF AUCKLAND. FORMATION AND DRAINAGE WORKS IN CHAPEL-STREET, BETWEEN COOK AND WELLES LEY STREETS. The City Council will receive Tenders nntil 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 12th instant, for works as above, in terms o£ specifications and conditions at the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind, themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY. 12th instant, for the Erection of Iron Store at Onehunga. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD B4.RTLEY, \ rchitect. T3ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. To Contractors. Tenders will be received for Road Works and Stone Masonry in the following s: reets:—Brown street, Ponsonby Road west, New-street, and Hackett-street. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of Mr. W. J. Dalton, District Engineer, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street; and tenders to be deposited at the office of the Secretary, Shortland, before 3 o'clock p.m. on THURS DAY, 13th June instant. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order of the Board. GEO. W. JONES, Secretary. ENDERS required, until 12th instant, for the Conveyance of Timber and Build ing Material, in all 70,000 feet, from Auckland to Levuka. Specification to be seen at Mercury Bay Saw Mill Office. PD 0 R A N • begs to inform his friends that he can supply COALS AND FIREWOOD at the Lowest Current Rates for cash. Taupiri Coal delivered in the city at Is 6d per cwt • New castle, 23 6d cwt. Orders to be left at Messrs. Lyons and Blakie, Bootmakers, Darby-street; or with P. Dokan, Express Stand, Victoria street. N.B.—Coal and Firewood, cut and uncut. delivered in any quantity. Coke, Is Gd per bag, O KATE A GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). In compliance with the " Mining Companies Act. 1872," I hereby give notice that the Directors of this Company at a meeting of the Board held at the Company's office this 31st day of May, 1878, made a Cali, the First (Ist), of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager at the Company's office. Coromandel. on or before the second Wednesday in July, the said Wednesday being the 10th day of the month. W. HORNE, Manager. • Coromandel. 3rd June, 1878. COROMANDEL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. In pursuance of " The Rating Act, 1876," it is hereby notified that it is the intention of the Coromandel Highway District Board, on the 21st day of June next, to make a rate of One Shilling in the Pound upon the value of the rateable property within the said District, as appearing on the Valuation List now in force in the said District, for a period of twelve months, commencing on the first day of July, 1878, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1879 ; and that the said rate will become payable,'in one sum, on the 21st day of June, IS7S. It is hereby further notified that the Rate Book is kept at the Office of the Board, and is open for inspect ion by all Ratepayers, without fee. Dated this seventeenth day of May, 1878. J. P. TIERNEY, Chairman Coromandel District Board. Taupiri Coals. WHERE IS THE BEST AND MOST CON VENIENT PLACE TO OBTAIN TAUPIRI COALS? Why, at WINSTONE'S YARDS, in Customhouse-street, Where you may also get Firewood, Char coal. Coke, Bay of Islands and Newcastle; Coal. Obtaining our Coals as we do, direct from the various Mines, and having our own Carts for Delivery, it places us in a position to Sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES, and the public may rely upon obtaining both the Quality and Quantity of whatever they order. Orders by post or otherwise attended to with, despatch. W. & G. WLNSTONE. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s uer on, a tb. Works, for Caßh; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s Sd per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bu3hels, or about double, the bulk of Coal. MR. SWALLOW begs' to announce that, having withdrawn from the Pon sonby Grammar School, he has now Vacancies for a few more Pupils.—Eden Crescent, Auck land. I r\H SA?«E, ANT> TO ARRIVE: American AverilU.Ued Paint and Pure White Lead American Antifriction Grease American Double and Sinple-hooded and Open Buggies, and Buggy Harness American Chairs, Clocks Organs, Walnut and Marble-top Tables 1 Shade Rollers, Folding Chairs Bock Rests, Patent Chair Seats Valises, Picture Frames iVall Brackets Devoe's Kerosine. 1 Consignments of above from First-class American Manufacturers, now landing and to arrive. B. TONES & CO. ANEHUN6A AUCTION MART. STOCK AND CATTLE SALE-YARDS. The undersigned having taken those New Premises, now being erected by Mr. L-ngley, in Queen-street. Onehunga, also the extensive Back Yard and Stabling attached, will in a few day commence business as a GENERAL • AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COM MISSION AGENT, when he hopes that the surrounding Farmers, Settlers, and the Public • generally, will give him a trial. - Produce Auction Sales of Stock and General Merchaadise. Prompt account sales. liberal advance will be made on Goods for i Positive Sale. 1 It. A. ENGLAND, Auctioneer, &c., Onehunga. \ TREES, SHRUBS, PLANTS. - T> C. GREENWOOD.—Saturday, Sth Jl\>» June, at 1 p.m.—Trees, Shrubs, Plants, a choice sslection.f mm Mason's Nursery, Parnell. Produce, Potatoef, Chaff. &c. See. • R. C. g KEEN WOOD, Auctioneer. \ THE HAYMARKET. T QJALES at WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and: v 3 HIDES \ EVEBY FRIDAY, AT 1 O'CLOCK. f ''-,' i ' FOR SALE— t W;• O O L P AGES ALFRED BUCKLAND.