CHEESEPARING.

The latest official device for raising the wind is by Mr Gray, Secretary of Post offices, who has induced tiie Hon. Mr Fisher to prohibit the use of the free postal wrappers by press correspondents for send ing printed Parliamentary papers for public information. Mr Gray, no doubt, hopes to show £5 more annual postal revenue from this eourcc. Correspondents here hope the press of the colony will denounce this latest specimen of official cheese-paring, the only excuse for which is that some members^ of the House abused the privilege last session by sending bales of printed matter, books, &c ; and it is even said washing. The press, who only sent papers for public in ormation, has got to suffer.

POLICE COURT.—This day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

Over the Water.—William Hallstead was charged with committing a breach of the Licensing Act on the 20th, at Devon port, by being found drunk ou the Beach Road, where he was discovered by Adam Morrow and Thomas Merrick.—Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s and costs. Summons Cases Two Goats.-Rev. E. N. Bice was charged with allowing two goats to wander in Brown-street, Home Bay, on the sth inst.—Mr Laishley, for defendant, pleaded guilty. Fined 2.-. Od and costs. Cow asd Calf.—David Mclndoe pleaded not guilty toa charge of allowing one cow and calf to wander in Owen's Road, Epsom, on tbe 18th instant.—Sergeant Jackson prayed to seeing the cow and calf unattended in tbe place described.—Mr Mclndoe explained that the boy was taking down a panel or rail, to let the cow and calf in, and at that moment the Sergeant passed.—Constable A.brams also Raw the cattle grazing for twenty minutes by the road side.—-Fined 2s Od, cost. 10s 6d.

Horse at i Altai.. — James O'Neill pleaded not guilty to a charge of allowing bis horse to wander on tbe Beach Road, Devonport, on the 21st instant. —Constable Dews proved.—Defendant said the horse got out without liis Jeave, and as he was not of age, therefore tie was not eligible to hold property in the eyes of the law. —His Worship paid if defendant liked he could get into the box aud show that the horse belonged to someone else.—Defendant sdid the horse was his right enough, but he was not of age, and not responsible. In fact he was only twenty. —The Court could not accept the excuse.—Fined 2s 6d, costs 10s. Fast Driving.—Edwin Ritchie was charged with driving at more than a walk ing pace, on the 10th inst., round the corner of Wyndham and Chapel-streets.—Defen dant 'pleaded guilty.—Fined ss, costs 5s 6d.

Thb Delirious Draught.—James Ryan, a young man, was brought up on four charges, (1) for demolishing a jug and glass, value 2s 9d ; (2) assaulting Sergeant Clarko, by smiting him on the cheek with a saucepan; (3} destroying uniform cap, value 10s Cd, and striking constable Foreman with a chair while in the execu tion of his duty.—Prisoner said he knew nothing of the charges; he was drunk.— Sergeant-Major Mason explained the circum stances of the outrage, which were very serious. The blow with the saucepan was so violent that it broke (produced).—Pri soner said his only excuse wasi drunkenness. He did not knew what he was about.—His Worship said drunkenness could not be accepted as an excuse for his conduct. He must pay 5s for being drunk, and 2s 9d damage, £5, or two months for striking Sergeant Clarke, ls and IDs 6'd damage for the cap, or 7 days; 40s or 14 day, for assault ing Constable Foreman. Altogether £7 19s 3d in hues, with costs.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

MINING NEWS.

Caledonian Workings. — The reef maintains its favourable appearance on footwall portiou, with colours of gold occasionally. Rowe's Tribute.—The rise is up to 40ft., and tbe leader IS inches thick, and strong colours of gold were obtained on Saturday night. Bendigo United.—The reef is looking well and showing gold. Piako.—Good progress was made with tbe drive on the Vanguard reef. Promising stone coming to hand. NAVAL BRIGADE.

The Naval Brigade mustered 118 strong, exclusive of cadets, numbering 30, at church parade on Sunday, being the largest turn-out of any single Volunteer Company ever seen on the Thames. The new brass band discoursed splendid music. and attracted a large concourse of people. The steadiness of the men in tho ranks elicited general admiration. _.____-__, S MINING NEWS. H€___^ Latest quotations.—Sales : Caledonia, 63s 6d to 65s ; Nation-1 Bank, 80s. Buyers : Thames Gas, 30s : Colonial Bank, 55s ; Al burnia, 45s ; Cure, 3s 9d. Sellers : Moana tairi, 60s; Kuranm", 13? ; Caledonia, 655; Watchman, 4s 6d ; Cure, 4s 6d ; Alburnia, 47s 6d ; Devon, 6s 3d ; dunes, 3s 6d ; Ben digo, 4s Gd ; Queen of Beanty,3s.§|

lIOKIANGA, Monday. At the P.M. Court to-day G. Hunter was lined 10s for drunkenness, aud 5s for assaulting ; also 15a costs of Court. The Star of the Msrsey, from Lyttelton, arrived last Friday, and arrived at the loading ground to-day. She will load with kauri timber from Andrews and Yarborough or Findlay aud Co., of Dunedin. The schooner Queen is loading with totara spars for Auckland.

TAURANGA, this day.* Captain Morris, M.H.R., having tidied up his farm, proceeds to Wellington on Friday. Poor East Coast !

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

(From Otrit Own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON, this day. A WELLINGTON CALM. The Auckland people here are laughing heartily at what mirport. to be a weather report published in the " Post" last night, which says: " During several hours of Sun day there was almost a dead calm," the fact being that a perfect howling hurricane 'raged for nearly twenty-four hours, as attested by a number of bad hats discovered lying about this morning, to say nothing of wigs, false whiskers, and other miscellaneous articles of male and female attire and decorations. An old resident here informs me that several persons contrive to pick up a precarious living by gathering up flot sam and jetsam s«t early morning after unusually severe gales. The " Post " says the registered velocity of the wind was boo miles for 24 hours, whereas the wind gauge is comfortably ensconced in a peace ful vale sheltered by high hills. This is a spot where a dead calm continued for several hours. WAIMATE PLAINS SURVEY.

The " New Zealandei" this morning an nounces that the survey of the W annate plains will be commenced to-day, under the direction of Major Brown. "It is," the " New Zealander" says, "expected that the natives Aviil send out a number ot women to enter a formal protest against the survey being proceeded with, but nothing like opposition is anticipated. SHIPPING. Arrived : The s.s. Southern Cross, altei a rough and stormy passage.

DUNEDIN, Monday.

Mr Robert Shorter sailed to-day per s.s. Arawata, thoroughly disgusted at receiving no support. THE ROSLYN ELECTION. At the official declaration of the Roslyn coll, Mr Ross intimated that he intended to file a petition against Mr Driver s re turn.

ATTFMPTTO SWINDLE CREDITORS. Iv the early part of this week a firm who carried ova business as general storekeepers iv Keut-street, announced that they were in difficulties, and obtained the consent of their creditors to the execution of a deed of assignment by which they surren dered to trustees their estate for the benefit of their creditors. The two men had been in business for two years and a-half, and in the statement which was submitted to their creditors then liabilities were shown at £1,400, and their assets at £750. The first act of the trustees was to take steps to have an inventory taken of the stock, and private effects of the debtors. Two persons were told off for that purpose, and as a result of it there was discovered a small safe concealed iv the bed room of the dtvelliug-house of one _of the vjartners which was immediately behind the business premises. The account given of ibis safe was, that it belonged to a man at Signal Hill, and contained with the excep tion of some small articles of jewellery, nothing belonging to its temporary posessors. This was not considered satisfactory by the trustee who was at the same conducting investigation, and who took possession at once, and had it removed and placed iv charge of the person put iv possession of tho stock. It ought to be mentioned that up to this time the trustee had been in communi cation with the wife of the bankrupt, the latter not being available, but the_ trustee had scarcely got back to his office in town when he was waited on by the bankrupt, and advantage was taken of the hitter's presence to examine him on oath, when his exami nation was so extremely unsatisfactory that it was concluded something was wrong, and the wife was immediately sent for and brought into town for safe keeping. The bankrupt, however, stuck to his story that the safe did not belong to him, but when warned that if the key of it was uot forth coming the services of a locksmith would be requisitioned and its contents inspected, he made a promise to produce the key. Early this morning he fulfilled his promise by handing the key to one of the trustees, and to the other he volunteered the rather startling statement that the safe coutained over £600 in cash. When the safe was opc-aed, half-an-hour later, that statement w- i found to be quite correct. Iv two small Avar bags were deposited £400 10s in gold. There was also a parcel of silver amounting to :W4 19s 6'd, and iv an article of female \» earing apparel there was discovered neatly wrapped up £ISO _in notes. The ' remaining contents of the safe were some jewellery and papers. lhe bankrupt has since made a clean breast of it, and stands committed to some very ex traordinary revelations which partake either of audacity or downright foolishness. He says for two years past he has been^ " sav ing" this money, of which neither his wife nor partner ever knew, but he admits that it came out of the business, and that the Signal Hill story was a fabrication. Through the medium of the Courts our readers are likely to hear more of the matter ; but in the meantime the creditors in the estate console themselves with the knowledge that without being put to any trouble<over dividends they are likely to be increased from 8s to 15s in the £. THE NEW STATION? It is currently rumoured in town to-day that Mr Macandrew will push through his plan for the railway station and good sites which are universally condemned. Mr Oliver telegraphs to him to-day, strongly urging tbe acceptance of the plan adopted by the conference of local bodies last week, adding that public feeling in town is grow ing very bitter, and that a meeting istaiked about. At the Harbour meeting en Thurs day, and probably at the City Council to morrow, a resolution is to be proposed to the effect that, in the event of the Government persisting, the local bodies interested should ask Parliament to institute au inquiry iuto the subject. SUDDEN DEATH. At Oamaru to-day oue Joseph Mullan die d in the street very suddenly

(Press Agency).

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS

Owing to the prevailing north-west winds which melt the snow on tho western ranges, heavy floods occurred in the Waimakarui river, which overflowed the road and railway line about eight miles from Christchurch, aud damaged the permanent way to such an extent that the traffic is suspended. THE LATE GALE.

Tha late gale did considerable damage in the country districts. Two buildings and several partly erected were blown down, and others were moved off piles. lu numerable windows wero smashed or damaged. The Northern Railway will take a week to repair. At Ashburtan ths river is higher thau has been known for many years, but did no damage. " THE FISHHOOK CASE. The Canterbury Jockey Club, after a long discussioD, resolved to endorse the decision of th« Dunedin Jockey Club re tb.3 disqualification of Fishhook. VALUE OF PROPERTY. As it stands, the value of a freehold property as a building site, in High-street, opposite the Triangle, has been let for 33 years at £16 138 4d per foot. PORT CHALMERS, this day. SERIOUS ACCIDENT. A serious accident has occurred at Port Chalmera to Harry Maitland, eldest son of Mr P. Maitland, Chief Commissioner of the Waste Lands Board. The young gentleman had visited the Port on horse back. While engaged in remounting, the horse became restive, and caused Maitland to fall on his head heavily. He was at once put to bed. Dr. Dryedale found him suifering from concussion of the braiu.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Euyer3,£23lss; sellers £21. National Bank—Buyers, 78s. Colonial Bunk—Buyers, 565. New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 023. South British Insurance—72s ; buyers, 71s 6d ; sellers, 72:? SsL Union Insurance—Sellers, 16s. Colonial Insurance—Buyers, Gs; seders, 7s. Thames Gaa—Buyers, 30s. Auckland U*s—Sellers, £10 15a. National Mortgage—Selless, 265. Union Sa-m and Boor Co.—Huyers, £5 7s 6tf. Alburnia-Buyers, 453 ; sellers, 48s. Queen ol Beauty—3s Gd ; buyers, 33 3d. Caledonian—63B 6d. Thame.?—Buyers, 335. Kururmi Hill—Buyers, 103; sellers, 12s. Cure—3^ 9d ; buyers, 3s 6d. Corby—Sellers, 26=i. Bismarck (old)— Buyers, ss. North Devon—Sellers, 635. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman...

HARBOUR BOARD—This day.

AT the usual meeting of the Harbour Board thi. afternoon, Mr Boylan presiding, the appointment of Mr Thome to represent. Ponsonby was notified ; letter from Mr Mr J. A. Tole, promising to further the interests of the Board in Parliament, acknowledged ; letter from Mr Mays, com plaining of the dangerous stare of Deacon's Wharf, referred to tbe Works Committee ; a petition of merchants and others, request ing that the present raised platform at the end of the wharf be not renewed, as it was an obstruction, was presented by Mr Cosgrave, and referred to the Works Committee. £100 was voted towards Mr Clark's drainage report. It was agreed to present removal of shells from the beaen ; to remove the gunpowder landing place from Freeman's Bay to Wynyai _ Pier ; that tenders be called for buoys; that the allot ments on the west side of the wharf be taken over from contractors and leased by auction in six weeks time; the term of lease was deferred for consideration. The question of authorising the Timber Company's wharf was deferred until the new Harbour Board bill is received, when a special meeting will be held. A motion standing in Mr McKenzie's name with reference to banking account was deferred, owing to that gentleman's absence through indisposition. Mr Firth gave notice to move that the term of lease of the western

I allotments be rescinded, aud the term be fixed at 21 years, at the end of which time fa valuation should be made. Mr Firth a name was added to the Works and Endow, I ment Committee.

NEW BUILDING FOR THE AUCK LAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE).

(From Our Special Reporter.)

WELLINGTON, this day. THE Mayor of Auckland, as member ot the Board of Governois of the Auckland College and Grammar School, to-day presented to the Premier a memorial signed by the whole of the Governors, praying for a'grant of money towards the erection of suitable buildings. The memorial sets forth that the Governors assume that they have been appointed, not merely to ad minister to the best advantage such funds as may come into their hands from the. properties of the trust, but also to take such measures as may be necessary tor securing the efficiency of tho existing College and Grammar School, and for promoting the interests of higher education in the Northern province of the colony. The Trust was originated about 1851 by a grant of Sir George Grey, Governor, which consisted of certain allotments in the city and isthmus of Auckland, to be held in trust as endowments for the maintenance of a College and Grammar School or Schools on the said isthmus, to be conducted on the following principles. Ist. That in addition to usual course of education in the Eng lish language and mathematics, and such other branches as the trustees might direct, all students attending such college or schools should, if desired, receive instruction in the Greek and Latin languages. 2ud. That any Grammar School, maintained or supported from the endowments, shouldjupon allfschool days be kept open two hours in the evening for instruction. (Note. —It may be remarked that repeated efforts have been made to carry out this provision, which has failed for ' want of students.) 3rd. All classes and races be equally admitted. 4th. JAs large a proportion as possible of .students to be free scholars. (Note.—There are' 23 free scholars on the books for the current term.) Other endowments were .subsequently granted by the provincial authorities subject to the same trusts. The income arising from the endowments care fully accumulated by the Provincial Govern ment until in the year 1869 the state of the funds wasuccraed such as to justify the estab lishment of a Grammar School in|Auckland. In 1871 the school, which since the opening hud been carried on in the old Emigration Bariack.s was transferred to the Military' Ho spital, Albeit Barracks, the use of which was granted by the General Government. Tiie building had to be delivered to the Im provement Commissioners in June, and the Governors have been under the necessity of conducting the school in three buildings snnift distance from each other, all totally unsuitable for the accommoda tion of the classes which occupy them ; two of them having no playground. Forty pupils were enrolled for the last term in the Emigration Barracks, and 230 for hu-t term in the Military Hospital. In 1572, the school was affiliated to the University of New Zealand. Three students have taken the degree of 8.A., aud ten undergraduates are now on the books. The large increase, amounting to nearly 50 per cent., since 1875 in the number of pupils attending the Grammar School department, and the growing com plexity of work, which has not been met by additional teachers, together with the withdrawal, in the terms of the University Act, of the annual University subsidy, makes it impossible to bestow on present undergraduates the time and attention devoted to their predecessors. The financial position of the trust is as follows :—Gross income from rents, endowments, &c, £],708; iuten st on £7,250 lent on mort gage, £538; fees (estimated), £1,600 : total, £3,8-16. Expenditure—Salaries of masters and other officers, £2,900 ; repairs, insurance, rates, &c. on properties, £350; rent, furniture, printing, £500. Total, £3,750. While the income and expenditure nearly balance no appreciable increase of the rental from endowments can be expected for some years, and it is certain that in order lo maintain the efficiency of the institution an additional expenditure of several hundred pounds per annum is, necessary. It will thus be manifest that Governors cannot provide money _ for the erection of suitable buildings without so reducing their annual income ps to render it impossible to carry on even the present Grammar School work. It appears to them, therefore, that the only course open is to appeal to the Colonial Government to provide the accommodation which is absolutely necessary to continue the hitherto .successful working of the trust. Such aid has been'liberully granted from the public estate and public funds to Nelson, Wellington, Chiistchurcli, and Otago. Necessities of this part of the colony are not less than 'theirs {were. The readiness of the people to avail themselves of the public provision for higher education is not less as is evidenced by number of Grammar School pupils and College students now on the books. The character of the educa tion hitherto imparted by the College and Grammar School, notwithstanding excep tional advantages under which it has laboured, will compare not unfavourably with that of other affiliated colleges. If the results of the University and other public examination, and of old pupils, now filling with credit responsible positions in all parts of New Zealand, be accepted as proofs of well-directed, persevering, and successful work ; and no similar iastitution in the colony has been conducted so economically. Unless we are enabled by the Colonial Government to obtain a suitable site and adequate buildings we cannot, we believe, carry out satisfactorily the objects of the trusts committed to us. When we look at the liberal national provision for primary education, we are sure that it cannot be the desire of the Government that the only institution publicly established for promoting secondary and higher education in the north part of the colony should be left houseless, aud that its operations seriously crippled. We therefore most earnestly ap peal to Government as much on behalf of higher education throughout the colony as ou behalf of the Auckland College and Grammar School for such aid in obtaining a site and suitable buildings as will ensure its continued success, and further develop ment. It is signed : Thomas B. Gillies (chairman), D. L. Murdoch, J. L. Camp bell, T. M. Haultain, aud H. Brett, gover nors.

The Premier, on receiving the memorial stated that the matter was one he felt very great interest in, and he would feel a per sonal pleasure in bringing it before the House.

THAMES GOLDMINING COMPANY.

THE annual meeting of the Thames Gold miuiug Company was to have been held at noon to-day in Mr Totliill's ofiice, but lapsed for want of a quorum. Great dis satisfaction was expressed by the share holders at the absence of all the directors. The following is the report aud balance sheet :—The Directors have great plea-ure in being able to report that, during the past year, owing to the finds of gold in the Moanatairi and Alburnia mines, in which the Company has large interests, they have been enabled to pay dividends amounting to ±4,101, to make a Reserve Fund of £3,000, aud retain a balance to credit of £252 15s Sd, at ter payment of all current liabilities. The financial statement, to gether with list of the various interests held, will inform shareholders of the position of the Company's affairs. Dr Campbell retires from the directory in ordinary course, but being eligible, offers himself for re-election. The following is the statement of receipts and expenditure:—Dr.: Balance, Bank of New Zealand, £2,604 7s ; calls received, £619 13s 6d; stocks sold, £276 4s 6d ; interest

on loan aud calls, £105 19s ; dividends received, £5,567 8s 6d : total, £9,17312s 6d. Cr.: Mining stock purchased, £807 10s 6d ; calls paid on shares, £SOO 4s 6d ; salaries, £75 ; New Zealand Insurance Company loan, £3,000 ; dividends paid, £4,101 ; Balance, Bank of New Zealand, £252 15a 8d ; total, £9,173 12s 6d.

BERESFORD-STREET NUISANCE.

(To the Editor of the Stab.) Sir,—During the last three weeks a strange sight and 3mell has been presented to the passer-by on the flat part of Beresford-street. The sight is smoke, or reek, from a pile of rubbish, causing many to think a fire was there; tho smell was enough to explain matters. It appears that the dust carts empty their rubbish and filth over the side of the road twice a week, each time throwing over it a slight covering of loose earth. The pestilential reek coming through thie is like the smoke from a small lime, kiln. Throughout the last two seasons the resi dents in this locality have had to bear tho dis comforts of roadmaking, and now the margin of the Western Park is to be a receptacle of filth. Is the appointment of Inspector of Nuisances a farce, or what does it mean? In another sec se it means that, from this reek is evolved the germ that produces fevers, doctor's bills, and deuth.—Yours, &c., Ratepayer.

TO THE MOUNT EDEN, EDEN TER RACE, AND GRAFTON ROAD PHILANTHROPISTS.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir,-Having heard a great deal of talk about that boundary road at Eden Terrace, and having suffered to the extent of a guinea a day, through my horses getting bogged in it, I turned several of my carts on to repair it, at my own oxponse, yesterday. Now, as every one connected with that road havo expressed their sorrow for us who use it, but have not put their hands into their pockets, I havo proved myself the most charitablo of the lot, and made no noise about it. The repairs have cost me £4. Will those philanthropists come down now?— Yours, etc., Geoijgu; Wilson, Nelson-street.

NEWTON FIRE BRIGADE AND NEW ZEALAND "HERALD."

(To the Editor of the STAB.)

Silt, —Will you kindly oblige by handing over the accompanying donation to the funds of the Newtou Fire Biigade as stimulus to further exertion on their part. This may be accepted by them iv lieu of the {public {acknowledgment which they should receive at the bands of your morning contemporary. Perhaps when Superinten dent Mahon will stoop to follow the course sometimes indulged iv by the superinten dents of Fire Brigades iv other colonies of selecting a reporter with very few scruples of conscience and a passion for P. 8., and make him his friend and confidant, aud

further take care to administer stimulant pretty freely, ho_may in time be able to get even more credit for his brigade than they are entitled to leceive.—Yours, &c, Watchman. [We have much pleasure iv acknowledging the guinea enclosed.— Ed. E. S.] To the Editor : Sir, —As an eye-witness of the operations of the Newton Fire Brigade at the fire in Cross-street yesterday morning, I think it right to state that I feel certain that the unpleasant douche ex perienced by some members of the Auck land Brigade was purely the result of accident, as it was not possible for the branch-man to see anyone in the position occupied by those members. —Yours, etc., A. G. PURCHAS.

EVENING STAR TUESDAY JULY 30



" Persons who adopt coke for tuel are scarcely ever known to revert to the uso of coal." The value ol coke as a tuel, and as a means of economy oi coal, is not appreciated Biifliciently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for tbe ordinary purposes of beating, and still more for those of cooking and raising steam, as it sorbs the smoke or inflammable gases given off 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. —[Advt.l



rriHRUSHES.— Wanted to Buy, two JL Cock Birds.—F. H. Eyre. Union Sash and Door Co., Mechanic's Bay. WANTED, a respectable tidy Girl about 18 as Gonaral Servant; must bo a good Cook and ljaundrehS. References re quired.—Miss GrifflthH, VV'ollesley-street.. WANTED, a good General Servant- Mrs. T. J. Philip, Karangahapo Road, Newton. WANTED, a Situation as Housekeeper by an activo middle-aged Woman; good references.—E. Honry's Registry, Short land-street ANTED to Sell, the Draughts or Lines, masts and sails included, of a Clipper Schooner; suit Island trado. Inspection invited.—W ._ \<\_ Wlllmett. \AJ ANTED, a tidy respectable Girl H about 14, aocust'omed to children.— Apply to Miss Griillths, Wcllealoy-atrect. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 to IC—Mrs. Offer, Clifton Villa, Pitt street, opposite Vincont-street. ANTED, a Housemaid and First-claso i Cook at the Occidental Hotel. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply with reference to Mrs Cooper, corner of "Vincent and Pitt-streets. WANTED, a good General Servant able to milk ; Nurse kept. References required.—Mrs Runciinau, O'Connoll-streot, Ponsonby. WE can get a Good Glass of Beer and Bread and Cheoeo for 3d.—at tho Princo of Wales Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED^ a Dairy of good Fresh Butter ; tho highest prico given.—S. Meckham, Parnell Store. WAN TED to Lease, two acres of good Land, a short walk from town.—Address Henry Winchcomb, Abercrombie-streot. ANTED, a smart Youth.—Apply to W. Pay o, Ponsonby Bakery. WANTED, a respectable Servant. — Mrs. Morley, Havolock House, Syinoad- Btree. Reference required. V\ THERE can we get a really good glass V of Sparkling Beer, and Good Liquors? At the Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobson-street.— R. Blardes, Proprietor. WHERE can we have a really clean and comfortablo Bedroom? At the Prince of Wales Hoiel, Hobson-street.—R. Blaydes, Proprietor. WANTED, a Message Boy for this office.—Apply at once. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress and Mantlemaking.—Miss Runclman, High-street, opposite B. Tonks and Co. Apply at once. r WANTED, a respectable Female Ser vant.—Mr.". Hazard, Wakefield-street, opposite Trenwith's Boot Factory. ANTED to Let, an eight-stalled Stable, with good supply of water.—A. Mackie. Coach Builder, Durham-street. ANTED, a Light Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness.—C. J. Andereon, Tailor, Grey.streei, next Gee and Potter's. WANTED, an energetic Man to solicit orders, collect accounts, &c. ; must have a good knowledge of the town.—Address stating salary required, to Box 235, Post-office. ANTED, a good Coat Hand; con stant empl-ymcnt and good wages to a steady man.—Cargo and McKaig.



WANTED, a Woman Servant, for the country.—Mrs. Martin, corner of Hob son and West Queen-streets. ANTED, four Apprentices. — Mrs. Fargie, Dress and Mantlemaker, 38, Hobson-street. WANTED, a good Cook; references required.—Apply to Mis. David Nathan, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a good elderly General Ser vant, must be a good Laundress; also, a Black Boy.—Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road. WANTED, immediately, a Compositor. —Apply Star Ofiice. "OiTANTED, a Grocer's Assistant. — VV Victoria Store, Victoria and Albert atreets WANTED, good General Servant, no washing, wages 123, Parnell; House keeper for hotel, Taranaki; Man Cook for hotel; several others.—E. Henry's Registry. W~ ORKING MEN—Rare Bargain, four roomed Home (city). Rent. £5 a year. None but respectable sober men need apply.— Harmi-ford's Agency, Queen-street. WANTED to Let, two 4-roomed Houses and one 3 roomed House; rent, 5s per week.—Belmont House, Vincent-stret t. \ JAN TED, Tenders for Building 3-flue * V Chimniea ; labour only.—Apply to Mr. Leys, Sheridan-street, till 5 o'clock to-morrow. mo DRAPERS. — Wanted, a smart JL Junior for New Plymouth.—Apply Arch. Clark and Sons.



WONDERFUL Bargains. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED, by an experienced person, a situation as Housekeeper or Housemaid. Business house preferred. Open for a fortnight. . —Mrs. Thompson's Registry, shortland-street. ANTED, employment by a Journey man Baker; thoroughly understands bread aud small goods; town or country.— Apply A.8., Post-offlce. WANTED, Wanted to Sell, on account of whom it mayconcern, about 70 pairs of Children's Sidespring Boots, damaged, 10 to 13 size, only Is a pair, two pairs for ls 10a, four Eairs for Ss. Be in time.—H. Watts, General lealer, Pitt-street- __NTED, Hotel and Boarding-house Keepers to know that the Fish Market erected by the Harbour Board at Core-street I Jetty, and kept by the Au.iciand Fishmongers Society, are prepared to serve the public with Fresh and Smoked Fish at the cheopest prices that have ever been in Auckland. Orders from the country promptly attended to by train or steamer.—Apply to the sole agent, Peter Lorepzi, Fiahmarket. "\TOTICE.— Wanted, employment for an JLi Fight-horso Power Portable Engine.— For terms and particulars apply to F. Andrew, Otara, near Otahuhu. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, a good Patent Singer Sewing Machine, £6 10.3; Glass Dcv-.nters, ls 9d each ; two for 3s ; Superior Plate Polish, Is tin; Glass Decanters, full of treacle, 2a Gd ; Cruets, three bottles, 2s 6d each, or 23s per dozen ; Cruets, four bottles, 3b 6d each, or 6 for lSfi; another lot Barge Pictures, 6s 6d each, or two for 12s; Patent Watch Keys, for any watch, ls doz&t.; Steel Button Hooks, only Id each, Slalo Pencils, 8d per box o.' 100, nr 6s por 1000; Cruet Bottles. 6-i each, or 4s 9a dozen ; School Slates, from 2s Gd to is fid dozen ; also, a lot of other things too numerous to mention.— H. Watts, General D<-alor, Pitt-street. \\7" A N X E D X N O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONitV ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 M £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at h. 11. Ni.UMFGJCN, Auckland Loan Ofl'tce, 105, Queou-at.oot oppo&ite Savings? Bank. Private entrance down right-of-way. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, another lot of Treacle, 8,971 lbs., only Sd lb., 12 lbs. for 2s Gd; 50 boxes Clothes Poys, Gs per box of 5 wosh, i dozen for Gd; Bath Brick*, 3d : 30 eases Jam, 7d and Sd per tin, fin 9.-J doz. ; 801 l and Black's Plaid Matches, 7d dozen, Gd 3d gross; 33-1 Black Cloth Caps, will be sold at about half-price ; three shilling CapH only la Gd ; two shilling Caps only Is ; and lot of Caps at 9d •ach; Japaneoo Cigar Gases, from i)d to ls Gd each ; 500 assorted Pictures, only Cd each, 4 for Ik 8d ; 187 yards of Maltese Laco, from Gd to Is 3d por yard; Plated Cruets, 7a Gd and Ss6d each ; Violins, from 3a Gd to 30s each ; Washing Powder*, only fid per dozen; Raisins and Cur rants, only Id "lb.; Sperm Candles, lid lb., fi lbs. forsy3d; Glass Plates, 3d to lOd each; lot of Bronzo Figures, 13 and ls 3d each; Ladies' Winter Boots, Gs Gd per pair ; Ladies' Chignons, worth 2s. only 9d, three for 2s; Good Tea, 2s per lb.; Notepapei-, 3d per quire, flvo quires for lid ; (envelopes, 23 fur 2d ; Pons, ei^ht for Id ; School SlatCß, 3d, Id, sd. and fid ; Slate Pencils, six or Id ; Walnuts, id lb.; 12 lbs. for 3s ; Peanuts, 26s per aack ; Glass Candlesticks, only Is Bd, 2s, and 2s Gd per pair; Japanese Trays, ls each ; Ladies' Japanese Collar Boxes, 9d, Is, and ls fid, very cheap ; Japanese 5a Gd to 30s per pai : and a variety of other articles cheap ; Flower c ots. from Id to Ss Gd per pair; tho balance of tbe samo Black Braid, 12 yards for Is 3d. is 3d per Ki-oss; Pink China Cups and Sauoers, la ; Groon, lOd; Blue, lOd ; Plates, fid; Baains, lOd, to match the cups ; 20 dozen Meat Dishes, ch"ap, from Gd to 3s Gd; Vegetable Dishes, 2s Cd to 3^ Gd; Albums, 1b and 3s Gd each; 100 dozen Wine Glasses, -id and sd, 3s fid and is per dozen; Japanese Glove Boxes, 2s Gu; Japanese Vases, 5s 6d to 30s per pair ; Black Llama Braid, 36 yds. for 1b 31 ; Carraway Seeds, only lOd lb., not less than ono pound; Canary i-'eeds, 5d lb.; lot of Children's Pole Combs, only 2d each ; Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d; Bound Gilt Looking Glasses, from lOd to is Cd ; Largo Bead Mats, only ls Gd ; Children's Patent Buckle Shoos, 7 and 8, only Is per pair; 9 and 10, is Gel; Largo Back Combs, only ls; ..hell Necklaces reduced to 10s. three for 2_s ; Back Combs, 3d, 3d, aud. Gd ; ilair Pins, ls _d per lb. ; Brown Teapots, from ls -id to 33.— H. WATTS, Pitt-street, jl WANTED KN O WIN, tha tD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and oilier Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Bloofcs, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Bluo Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prioe, at hie Yards, Custom-house-street ANTED KNOWN, that \V. Lirowa hill, Bootmaker, late of 70, Queen-street baa removed to his new premises, 15G, Queen street, next to tho New Zealand Clothing Factory, where all orders for town or country, will receive mound attention. _ "i ~i\i%7A\ COPIES of the "History of JLXy\y if the Sea" aro expected early-in August. Subscribers are respectfully requested to bo prepared.—D. D. Rkid. E~WAttD AND CO.'S ESTATE. A Final Dividend in the above Ketate will be payable at the olllco of the ur dersignod on and after tho Ist September next. By order of the Trustees. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street. July 27. 1878. Educational.



LATIN CLASS.—Thursday, August Ist, 7 p.m., in Newton East School. — G. Tirw_rTEH. Ell R MA X X O B E R, Recently from Germany, TEAOIH.R OF THE PIANOFORTE. Addreß3: Mr. I_. G. Schwartze, Jeweller, Albert Buildings, Queen-street. Auckland. Navigation taught by joim s. _L™ Dames, Ixmdon Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 601. Having successfully tutored over fifty Mst.sler3 and Mates in Auckland, is a guarantee of his ability to teach. School at No 16. Abercroiubic-street, Terms on application. NAVIGATION. — Candidates for Certifi- Jl3I catC3 of Competencr as Master or Mate. aro prepared for Examination by the Local Marino Board by Thos. Pennal, Master Mariner, at 19, liisuranoo Buildings, Queen-street.— Hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening Classes will be formed at privui.q residence. i HOO FLY J A^f CUSTARD at Clias. Burton's Restaurant To-morrow. OST, between Parnell and llemuera, an Overcoat.—Tho flnder will bo rewarded on leaving the same at Mr. Robinson's, Chemist, Parnell; or Mrs. Grice's, Newmarket. SUPERIOR Board, &c, for two Single Gentlemen, or Married Couple, in a private family, in ono of the best situations in Ponsonby, —Apply B, " Herald" Office. UREATEST DISCOVERY KNOWN. No Moke Bronchitis, Coughs, ok Dipthkria. NEVER B WITHOUT WELBORNE'S SOL-FA TONIC JUJUBES. "Wo can highly recommend these Jujubes. No Pubic Speaker should ba without them."— Rev. J. Lohb. _ _ Invaluable to aU who suffer from Influenza Chronic Asthma, Hay Fever, or Bronchial attacks. Sole Agent: J. P. KING, CHEMIST, Next National Bank. Queen-street. Auckland. T7IX SEA BELLE. ;231 tons Screened Newcastle Coal ' 112 tons Smith's Coal 10! tons Newcastle Coke. The above aro from the Co-operative Mines, and are now being discharged at tho Railway Wharf. W. & G.~WINSTONE. -fjVYE, EAR, AND THROAT SPECIA fiJJ LIST.—Dr. Sokwaktzbaoii, Devonshire House, ilob.on-sti-ect. Hours : iOa.m.to lp.in F~E NCI N G.—All kinds "of" Fencing undertaken by contraci-. or otherwise, at owest rate«Bsby S White, Brightnr- Par-nod. A LB E R T II 0 T E L, _____ QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. S. C. COULTON, 'PBOPniETOS (Late of tho Masonic Hoiei, Napier, and of the Masonic Hotel, Gisborne), Private Suites of Rooms for Families. S-.mi ji.e Room vor Traveller- CTrUN HOLDERS. — An experienced Overseer from Australia, with good testi monials, seek_ an engagement on Sheep or Cattle Run, or would be glad o- an engagement as Stock Salesman or Bayer, Well educated, and good Bookkeeper.—Addre3S A.M.J., Star Office. r-Ni CI TEAM TO TIIE WADE /^-M>i^sv AND puhoi. TAM 0 - skanter Will run as under: For Wade: From Wnde : Tuesday, 3 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. ForPuhoi: FrouiPuhoi: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting, Fares :—For the Wade : Single, _a ; Return, 7s. ForPuhoi: Single, 6s : Return, 10s. MASTER, Ascent: Or, G. R. McNAB, 30, Queen-street. Agents for Puhoi : Schischka Bros. P.S.—During the trip to the Wade the Tarn o' Shanter will call at Brown Bay and Lang Bay.



Tenders. CHRIST CHURCH DISTRICT DRAINAGE BOARD. TENDER FOR SUPPLY OF SEWER PIPES. Tenders will be received up till noon on THURSDAY", 22ud of August, for the supply and Delivery of Hewer Pipes. Tenders must be addressed to the Secretary of the Christchurcn Drainage Board, and marked " Tender for Pipes." Specifications to be seen at the office of the Harbour Board, Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. G. NAPIER BELL, Engineer.^ A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. Tenders will be received at the office of the undersigned (where all particulars may be obtained) up to noon of Monday, Augu3t sth, 1878, for the conveyance of Sawn Puriri Timber and Earth Wagons from Onehunga or Auckland to Wanganui. t_--t.tt> A. V\ MxVCDONALD, General Manager. TVJTOUNT WELLINUTO N ROZD jJvJL BOARD. Tenders will be received at my office up to noon on Thursday, August Ist prox., for the Supply and Carting of Scoria Ash and 2$ inch Hand Broken Metal, and delivering same on the Roads in the district. Also for the Garting only of Hand-broken Metal from H.M. Gaol; and for a Day Labourer to work on the Roads in tho district. Further particulars may be had upon applica tion at my office. -...,■„ BARTON IRELAND, Chairman. Auckland, July 28,_1878. . TO ~ MASONS. —Tenders Wanted ' for Rubble Wall, 76 foot long. Plans at my house. Tenders to be sent id by four o'olock on Wednesday.—Chas. M. Newson, Duke-street, Newton. T>ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TO CONTRACTORS. Tcndora will be rcoeived for Earthworks at Ponsonby Road until noon on MONDAY, the ith August. Plans and specification to be seen at the odice }f tho Secretary, Shortland street. GEO. W. JONES, Secretary. Ponsonby, 27th .Tidy. 1878. Meetings V JC A _A w V* TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, 421, I.C. The regular Meeting for the mon! b of July ivill be held, in tho Lodge-room, Princes-street, TO-MORROW (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30.— Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. J^ Hkkbkkt Burns, P.M., Secretary. pToPE of parnell lodge, jT-L No. 3, 1.0. G.T. The Annual Tea Meeting in connection with the above will be held, in the Parnell Hall, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th August, 187S, under tho patronage of the Naval Brigade. Tea on table sit 0.30 o'ciook, after which select addresses, 3ongs, recitations. &c., by friends of the Order. Admission, ls 6d. WM. R. LLOYD, For Committee^, UCKL AIN D GAS COM PAN V (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Sixteenth Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders in Ibe Auckland Gas Companny (Limited) win be held at tho Company's office, Queen-street, on the 3ist instant, at three o'clock, to receive tbe Report of tho Directors and the accounts of the Company; to declare a Dividend for the half-year ending the 30th June le.st, to elect Directors and Auditors, and any other business which may be brought before the meeting. , : E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland, July 23, IS7B. KA RAN G AIIA P E HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District will be held, in the Congrega tional School, Edinburgh-street, on TUESDAY, 301 h instant, at 7 p.m. Business: To receive report of out-going Trustees, elect new Trustees, Auditors, and Fence-viewers, for the current yoar. J. WARREN, Chairman. July 12, 1878. LONG TUNNEL GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The ordinary Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held, in the Oilloo of the Company, Shortlp.nd-street, next Post-office, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, 31st duy of July, 1878, at twelve o'clock noon. Business: To receive the Directors' report and balance-sheet, aud elect five Directors and an Auditor. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary.



Auckland, 2-lth Jal 1878. TRCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held at the Public School- Room, Great North Road, on TUESDAY, 30th July, 1878, at 7.30 p m. Business : To receive report of outgoing Trustees, adopt Balance-sheet, elect new Trustees, Auditors, and Fence Viewers. E. W. MORRISON, Chairman. July 9.1578. IW" is W M ARKET H IGH WfA V J_l DISTRICT. A Meeting of Ratepayers will be held in the Newmarket' Hall on TUESDAY, the?6th day of August, 1878, at 7.30 p.m., to elect a Trustee in the room of Mr John McColl, resigned. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman. 22nd July, 1873. TXTAVERLEY GOLD MINING COM- V V PANY (LIMITED). At a Meeting of the Directors of the Waverly Goldmining Company (Limited), held at Coro mandel on July 25, IS7B, a Call of Sixpence (Sd) per Share was m_de payable to Mr William Home, the Secretary to the Company, at the Company's ofiice, Kapanga Chambers, Coro mandel, on or before Thursday, 10th August, 1878. By order. W. HORNE. Secretary. CmomnndeWuly J6, .1878^ _^ T 0. G. T. The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meet, as usual, in tho Alexandra-street School room, every TUESDAY EVENING. Doora open at 7.30 p.m. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL. Secretary. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, a tne Worka, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 2os, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2b Gd pei- ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bidk of Coal. J^ O T I C E. George ltichard Burgess has this day retired from tho firm or "Saunders and C 0.," Soap, Caudle, and Laundry Blue Manufacturers. James Saunders and James Browse Giiberd wih cany on as heretofore the business of Soap and Canale Manufacturers under the above style pr firm. They are authorised to receive all Accounts due to the late Firm, and will pay ah acoi tints owing by the same. Dated this 20th day of July, IS7B. G. R. BURGESS. JAMES SAUNDERS. JAMES B. GILBERD. 7TST ITH reference to the above, we sin- V V cerely tender our thanks to o_r numer ous customers, and the trade generally, hoping by strict attention to business, combined with civility, for a continuance of past favour?. Orders aa usual wiil be punctually attended to. SAUNDERS & GILBERD. 1^- O T I C E. G. R. BURGESS, Blue Manufacturer, Drake Street Auckland, (Late Saunders, Burgess, and Co). In tendering my sincere thanks for past favours, I beg respectfully to inform the Mer chants of Auckland and the trade Renerally that I shall continue to carry on tho manufac ture of all kinds of Blue, and by strict attention to quality and purity, hope to still retain that confidence and patronage with which I have so far been kindly favoured. The purest Indigo, Prussian Blue, and Ultra marine Blue, at lowest current rates.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. I ~~ ~~ * It N BANKRUPT CV. IN THE ESTATE OF J. M. FRENCH & CO. All parties indebted o'heabov-Es te r hereby noticed thut unless their accounts aro paid to Mr James Watson, or the undersigned, on or before the Ist August, legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. ALEX AN DE X 1) JEW AR, Creditor's Trustee. Address:—Messrs. G. W. Owen & Co., Fort-street. T^fA^AAiA^. "s*tt-J_fc£_c -ti" ■i*£j_^^>-a_i4_^ TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The .Debtors and Creditor- Act. 1870," and oi' tho Bankruptcy or Hexjry J amiss i r.L.'.i_. of Ponsonby, near Auckland, Clerk, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the First Meet ing of the Creditors of tiie said Henry James Ellis, held thia day, in the Supreme Court Budd ings, at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon, Thomas Macffarlanc, of Auckland, in the Pro vincial District of Auckland, Certificated Ac countant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee in the Estate of the said Henry James Ehis; and the said Thomas Macir.-.rlane has, in writing-, intimated to the Registrar bis accept ance of the said office. Dated this i'Jth day of July, 1873. H. WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. Henry Jamea Wilis, Debtor in Person. ...O .'_jaT.. 0 LET, aneat 5-rocmed Cottage, with tank, oven, and register grate. Possession from 3rd August. Rent low.— Apply on the pre mises, Wynyard-strcet, off Grafton Road; or to N- Levy. Hobson and Wel'ealay-3treet. TO LET, 6-roomed House in good order, Beresford-street; also, l-'oomed House, Chapel-street.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, in Nelson-street, a comfortable three-roomed Cottage.—Apply C. Maior, Weliesley-street. nno LET, in Newton Load, a .-roomed JL Cottage, with six al'otments, well fenced in ; rent moderate.--Apj ly to Mr. Edgar, Dyer, Weliesley-street; or to Mr. Howie, Baker, New ton Road. T\\o 15& LEAsEO, tor Business purposes, IL Central Allotments near the junction of Queen and Grey-stre_i.s, throe of them adjoining ihe Army and Navy liute!, r-ud the other im mediately belrivr the shop 0." Mr. R. Evitt, Gnn smith.—Apply to Mr. Bally, Pnii=onby, or TO Mr. Hanson, Carpenter, on the premises. For Sale, ~^T ILL AG E U~F OTAJI UH U. For Sale, a Business Premises in the centre of the village. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land agents, Fort-street. HPtOR SALE, 100 kegs"-Corned Butter _D (quality good).—II. B. Morton, Cuetom- Kouse-iitreet. TTiOR SALE, a Homestead at Epsom, __J close to the Prince Albert Hotel; three quarters of an acre, with two Dwelling Houoe3, thereon, in good repair ; well fenced with stone walls, and planted with some flrst-0!a33 fruit trees. —Apply on premises to Mr Wilson, Ep3om. fjl U I. X U G S. "FOR SALE, a consignment of Wallabi, Opo3 -pum. Bear, Kangaroo, and Emu Skin Rugs and Mats. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. TTTiOE SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage JD and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £36 8s a-year. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, L.-'id Asrents. Eovt-street. 4* 36_&jf*» per ACRE.—Land at Remuera, 3&0 * * °n main road, for Sale ; northern aspect. Terms to suit purchasers.—C. William son, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. -O 1 A to'filOOO LEN, l\~on""Buil"dlng~SocTety <o^aX.^J principles, or on other terms co suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. K>4\ ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, aU 4J? \r rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of i room?, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —3. V&iie, House and Land Agent, Shortlaad street. JL*O 103 PER ACRE.-30 acres flrst-clasa c-ka/nj Land, lj miles from Opotiki township.— S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street. tfj*J_KjJ _ —HOUSE of 5 rooms, with waah 3wOt/xJ . houoe, 3cul!cry, and every con venience: also 2-stall stable and hay-loft, with corner freehold allotment 50 x 100.— S. Vaile, House aud Land agent, bhortland-strcet. JL*/IP_A —FARM of SO acres, of good leve "*vrst*J\f. Land, 30 acres in grass in four daddocks, orchard and garden, House of live rooms and scullery, dairy, two-stall stable and loft, two store-houses, calves-house, shed for 20 cows, piggeries, &c. 11 miies from Auckland. Price, £150. Stock, if required, at valuation.— S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-at. £9>;r£> —wkll-built housh; of four /Q%j\j. rooms and wash-house, &c., with freehold allotment 50x100, at Mount Eden.—S, Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, Tp O R SALE, A First-class Watchmaker and Jeweller Business n Napier. Principals only dealt with. For every information, apply to Messrs. BEAVER BROS. & SOLOMON, Wellington: Or. Messbs. HAYMAN & CO., Dunedin. Wellington, July 9,1873. TpONSONBY HIGHWAY"DISTRICT, The Trustees will receive written applica tions for the following appointments :— 1. Valuer, Collector and Clerk 2. District Engineer. Particulars as to both appointments can ba obtained on application at the office of tho Secretary, Shortland-street. By order of tho Board. GEO. WM. JONES. Secretary.



Ponsonby, July 26,1878. IMPORTANT TO COASTERS AND BUSHMEN. WANTED, Firewood. Full rates for Firsfc class^Wood.j H. P. GIBBONS & CO., 58, Weilesley-street. A DVERTISER, who has prospective ___, means, desire 3to purchase, for a small bonus, interest in flve-rcomed Cottage and free hold allotment, within twenty minutes reach of Queen-street, which is already mortgaged up to nearly full value.—Apply by letter, Btating particulars, " 5.E.," Star Office. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1. Q ALE of First-class FURNITURE, AT MR. A. MOF__IN'S, NORTH SHORE. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MAR T, (Furniture Department), r|WO SUPERIOR PIANOS, in walnut JL caa<\ nearly new; Musical Stool. Household Furniture and Effects— Parlour, Dining-room, Bedroom, and Kitchen, both now and second-hand, in great variety: Carpet, Mats, Vases, btovos, Ranges, Ovens, Cheeso Pr3S3, Cages, Pictures, a lot of Packing Cases, Tubs, Tinware, Brushware, Watches, Clocks, Large Bycicle, &c., &c. Also, Millinery, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Toys, Fancy Goods. MARKET HOUSE.—Friday, Noon. PLANTS, SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, &C, &C, &C. SALE, by auction, cat the Market 8} House, Friday, at 12 o'clock, A Large and Varied Assortment of CHOICE HOT-HOUSE and GREEN- HOUSHI PLANTS, FRUIT TKEBS, FLOWERING SHRUBS. &c, &c. :—Begonias, Cactus, Piniulia, Colcus, Hoyas, Cyclamens, Ferns, &c, &c, Azoiins, Camellias, Magnolia, Ficus, Arancaria. Norfolk Island Pine?, &c, &c. Fruit Trees, Apples (on blighc proof stocks). Pears, Plums, Nectarines, Peach Quinces, Figs, &c., &c. R. C. GREENWOOD, 1 Auctioneer.