tionod me about my prerioits conduct, and asked if I had come so kick up a row. Crowe said he could fiyat, had fought fifteen battles in the ring, in the old country, and that I was not the man to defeat him. He then took oil' his coat and challenged me. He said he would make me fight. I ob iected on account of hbi <ige, and as he was the worse for drink. Crowe, however, would not bo pacified, and we tamed out on to the rood. "We commenced. I struck him ou the eye, and with a second blow on thy head i knocked him down. Lowa picked him up. Pri soner said that will do ; I've had enough. We both went into the house. I was in the act of putting on my coat when I received a violent blow on the back part of my head. I -lanced round and saw prisoner with a bill-nook in his rk'ht hand (produced). He immediately dropped it on to sonic bottles I said " You cowardly old scoundrel, do you call yourself an Englishman, to strike a man in that way." I flight up the bill-hook, when prisoner tried tv take it from me. He said, "doiri strike me v/ith that. I replied, "I'm not such a_ coward as you are," and threw it to a distance. I found my head much wounded, and the blood was streaming down upon my breast. The girls commenced abusing Crow for what he hiuldouo. whuu, with a terrible oath, he said, "A drop of blood is nothing. Get a cloth aud wipe it up." The girls threatened to send for the pohse, and told Crowe it was a cowardly act. He replied, " I »viah I had killed ti le . lie could knock over three or four Yankees tar, day. I was known by the name of Yankee Harry down South. I could not get away. The girls did what they cculd, but could not- stop the bleeding. I sent informutiou to Constable Abranis, and the prisoner ft-asaivuiitvid. The articles produced arc; ln-j (/iou-ioa a v.oio >vhon I was struck.

John Lowen, a bush;ua-u, deposed: I know the prisoner, I was at his house on the night of the ietli. Saw Broome corns to the house butv/ocu Git.a and ten o'clock.

He seemed pretty quiet. I was in the kitchen with one of the girls. Prisoner was there, ami tlu-ru was some talk about prize-fighting. Crvr.vi: ami Broome went out to fight. I .:itt-.-«uleii them. It was soon over. One. of tuc girls throw Uroomc's clothes out of the window, and said lie should not enter again. V7e all three went into the house. The aita-ir scorned to be over, until tun blow wad --truck, which I did not sea, :io I w;b looking in another direction. Broome was covered with blood. Crowe attempted to wash Broome, but he objected, and the girls did it. I and two oi the girls went out for a walk. This was nearly three hours after the row. I was met by Constable Abrams going towards the house, and h-.i took us back with him. We gave him the particulars. I should have left the housu before, but Bioomc would not let me. Ido not remember that Crowe made aay remarks about Broome to Georgina Leo, Charles A. Cooper, medical practitioner, of the Provincial Lloupital, deposed to receiv ing the wounded man about two o'clock on the day above statou ; the -vouiid was about an inch and a lndf in Itu^t!:, dressed the wound and revived him, by administering stimulents. Tiio .voand was a dangerous one which was likely to have resulted in death. The blow must have been struck with great force a...d had prisoner been a taller man, in all probability, the elFects of the blow would .have been fatal. Henry Kowland, seaman, deposed : I met Broome in Queen-street about half-past eight o'clock on the 13th instant. I told him I was going to bid my girl good by. He asked if she was at Crowe's. I said "Yes," and we went up together. I got in first. Broome wanted Kate McManus to come out with him. She refused. Crowe then interfered, and said, "I sup pose you are com; L>r a row : up with your colours, if you ui-o .* Sighting man." I did not pay much attention to what followed as I was engaged in conversation with my girl. After some word«s Crowe and Broome went out to fight. I did not go out; my girl kept me back. After Broome came in, Crowe went to tho fire, turned his back to it, with his hands behind him. Presently he movod away, and got behind Broome and drew the billhook from behind him with his left baud, and struck Broome on the head. Broome Uied to get the hook, and in the struggle, they both fell. One of the girls picked it up and threw it into the garden. I got ay and went away with my girl, Farmy1" tixiyu, and Lowea and two other girls went, '[ believe, for the police. Georgina Lee, single, residing in Newton, deposed : I was raiding ac the prisoner's house, but have since left. Jane Jackson, Fanny Spayue, and Kate McManus, were also residing there. Witness then des cribed what took place. I asked Crowe if he was not ashamed of himself. He said no; I wish I had killed him, He always kept the billhook behind the door, ready, as h« said, to 3-jiit anybody's head open that interfered with htm, Ho <woule settle the first policemen that .should come about the case. .Some time after, he sat down and cried, and then full asleep. Kate McMouiiu, Jane Jackson, and Fanny Spayne, lodifiuj in Crowe's house,gave simi lar evidence. Constable Jonas Abrame gave evidence, and the prisoner was committed for trial.

DROWNING AT RANGITUPUNIA.

INEORMATIOX has reached town of the sail drowning of a young man named Joseph Fail, at Raogitupuuia. The deceased was a, storemau ia tlic employ of Mr Grant, auctioneer, and hud been, sent on business to the place, which is situated some ten or twelve piles beyond Riverhead. As soon as the'sail intelligence reached Mr Grant, he got the brother of deceased to hasten to the scene and telegraph particulars, and the information received this morning confirms the woist fears. It appears that Joseph Fail was drowned at the saw mill on Saturday last. The body was recovered and conveyed a distance of five miles by bullock dray in order to catch the steamer Scotchman, whose departure was kindly delayed by Mr John Lamb for the purpose of conveying the re mains and the witnesses to Auckland. On the arrival of the steamer shortly after three o'clock this afternoon, the body was removed to the late residence of deceased in Grey-street, Mr Fail v/as a young man of great promise, and was greatly esteemed by all who knew him. PARTICULARS OF THE ACCIDENT.

The remains of the late Joseph! Fail were brought down in charge of Mr William Lochead, a buskuian, who .states that the deceased was sout up by Messrs Grant and Morton on the 12th instant, to superintend getting logs out of the bush. At 3 p.m. on Saturday, Henry Bradley, Lochead, and deceased were engaged floating logs out ox the dam. Deceased was directing a log out with a long polo uaecl for Hie purpose, when, through being on the wrong side of the pelc, he got tossed iu:o the stream, which was about 5 feet deep and running rapidly. Lochead threw him a pole., but ha drifted about 200 yards down, where there was a fall of about 12 feet. He went over this, and was afterwards found, there by Lochead quite dead. An inquest will probably be held at the Market Hotel at two o'clock to-morrow afternooon.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before F. D. Feuton, Esq., District Judge.) Undefended Cases.—The Red Queen Goldmining Company.—Mr Alexander applied far an order to dissolve the Com pany ; also, for an order to have the books handed over into Mr Garland's hands for six months, and then be destroyed.—His Honor made the necessary order. MURRAY AND OTHERS V. SUTHERL AND and Smith.—Claim £59 9s Gd for breach of agreement.— Mr Hesketh for the plaintifF, Mr Tyler for the defence.—Mr Hesketh said that the matter had been referred to arbitration, and that the arbitrator has settled it in favour of the plaintiff, award

£27 17s ; £10 arbit a o 'a cos's (which was paid into Court), aj< :nsc the Cour's costs £5 16s. Mr Heskeii 1 leqaestcu ;aao an order to this effect uiigii. ae made.—Mr Tyler objected to paying the Cuuxt fees as well as the arbitrators. —His Honor made the jnecessary order. Judgment in all £44 10s. The Trustees of Stewart and Anderson v. Callaghan.—Claim, £98 7a 7d. Mr Hesketh for the defence asked that the case might be allowed to remain upon the list till later on in the day, which Avas acceded to. Brookfield v. Atkinson. —Claim, £39 14s Sd, for Bill of Costs. Mr Brookfield for the plaintiff. —Judgment for the plaintiff. DEFENDED CAUSES. The Tradesmen's Athletic Sports. Shep pard v. Graham. —Claim £65 10s, for breach of agreement.—Mr Hesketh for plaintiffs ; Mr Tyler for the defendant.—Mr Hesketh opened the case for plaintiff. He said the pleas set up for the defence were (1) that the agreement was made Avith the Tradesmen's Athletic Club, and not with Mr Sheppard. He thought it desirable that they should argue this question first. —Mr Tyler claimed the right to begin. He said that Mr Graham was contracting with Mr Sheppard, not as of the Tradesmen's Athletic Club. Accord ing to law, no officer or agent of an incor porated body could sue. (The learned counsel then quoted several cases to prove this). Mr Shepherd was only an agent for the Club ; there was nothing to show that he was even a member. An action could have been brought against two or three members of the Club.

His Honor asked whether Mr Tyler thought the agent of an Opera Company could be sued.

Mr Tyler : Certainly not. His Honor : Then it would be necessary to sue each of the members of the Company separately. The learned counsel went on to argue the '■ question at some length, quoting numerous similar cases and legal authorities. Mr Hesketh, in reply, contended that Mr Graham made the agreement with Mr Sheppard personally, and not with him as agent or treasurer of the Tradesmen's Athletic Club. The learned counsel quoted numerous authorities to prove that any person signing, without qualification, their name to an agreement, makes himself legally liable. Had Mr Sheppard desired to put the responsibility of the agreement on the Club, he would have signed it "as treasurer to the Club." Mr Tyler replied. His Honor reserved judgment, and the case was proceeding when we went to press.

FATHER HENNEBERRY ON MIXED MARRIAGES.

(PER PKESS AGEKCY.)

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

WELLINGTON, this day. Last night Father Hcnncberry addressed a crowded congregation in the Catholic Cathedral, when ho emphatically denied having made the statement that mixed marriages were no marriages at all, and characterised the accusation as a "base and wicked falsehood." SOMETHING LIKE A COLLECTION. After the service he referred to the expenses incurred in renovating the Cathe dral, and then told those who were willing to subscribe towards defraying the same to stand, when the whole congregation stood up en masse. Father Henueberry and three priests then went amongst the people, and shortly afterwards announced that £1.100 had been subscribed. POISON FOUND IN O'CONNOR'S POCKETS. The pockets of the waistcoat belonging to O'Connor, lately convicted of attempting to poison Light, publican, have been analysed by Dr. Hector, and found to contain a quantity of poison. A meeting has been called by the Mayor for this evening with the object_ of petition ing the Governor for the mitigation of O'Connor's sentence, but this will probably now collapse. A sharp shock of earthquake was experi enced here at 11.40 on Saturday night.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

TAURANGA, this day, TOWN BOARD ELECTION.

The balloting for the election of a Town Board is proceeding to-day. Some parties here are active in fomenting discord.

COROMANDEL, this day,

Harbour View.—The manager reports a decided improvement in the mine. During the week lolbs of specimens aud picked stone have been taken out from the two leaders in No. 3 block. No gold is show ing in McNeill's tribute. One hundred weight of picked stone is now on hand. Corby.—This mine continues to stand for ward as the most prominent in the district. At the present time good specimens arc frequently taken oat, and the crushing stuiF is of that character which leads to the hope that another result equal to the last will be obtained.

Watchman. —The workmen are now close to the shot of gold obtained by the Corby, and the shareholders here are very sanguine of the results.

Tokatea and Royal Oak mines are push ing their work well forward, and no doubt a, change for the better may be looked for in the course of a week or two, when they aie further advanced towards the shots of gold in the mine. Father O'Reilly left Coromandel on Saturday, and was accompanied to the steamer by a large concourse of friends, who wished him God speed as the steamer glided away. A testimonial consisting of a chalice likely to cost £30^ and other souvenirs will be presented to him at a future date as a mark of respect of the people of Coromaudel generally. Upon the election of G. McLeod, Esq., to the County Council, he immediately wrote to Sir George Grey on behalf of the miners in the district, complaiug thatany miners hav ing a right concurrent upon his previous one and not losing a day was virtually disfran chised, though the miners' right might be two months' old, and taken out the day that the old one had lapsed. Sir George, in reply, states that " he has placed Mr McLeod s letter in the hands of the gentleman draft ing the Electoral Bill in order that the ques tion raised may receive consideration, although I do not know whether, under the proposed new system, such an alteration as you propose would be necessary."

HAMILTON, this day.

THE WAIPA ELECTION,

On Friday night fhe two candidates held their respective committee meetings in Gwynne's hotel, at a late hour. The result of the "pricking of the roll" by each committee was understood to hold out sanguine hopes of success for each party ; so that a number of the electors must get pricked by both parties. It is to be hoped no blood will be drawn. We believe that the result of each examination of the roll is supposed to show a majority of 60 for one candidate, and of just three score for the other.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. XJ.P. A. —Splendid progress is being made with the drive on the reef in the 640 feet level, the last fortnight's work being 46 feet. There is every appearance of the reef marked D. on the plan coming in at the face of the drive. Queen of Beauty — Retorting took place on Saturday for a return of 187ozs. from 250 tons. New North Clunes—The manager ob tained lOlbs. of good picked stone on Satur day from the leader in No. 1 cross-cut, which looks exceedingly well. The break-

I ing- down will not take place again for a ' ftw clays. '. aledonian. — Retorting has just fid aied. The result is 16 ozs gold from 2b" loads quartz, which is much better than the last. Reef still looking well ; shewing strong colours of gold. There is no business doing m the sharemarket to-day.

RUSSELL, this day. SUPPOSED LOSS OF A WHALEBOAT AND CREW. Arrived, the Onward. Nine vessels are lyiuf winbound. A whaleboat, named the Henri Pu stationed at Whangaruru, struck a whale last Wednesday. The whale headed off shore, and nothing has been heard of the boat or crew since. A Maori wedding on an extensive scale takes place to-pay. (Press Agency). CHARLESTON, this day. GOLD FROM TOTARA. Cronin and Donovan sold their gold, obtained at Croniuville, Totara, on Satur day. This is the result of two men's earnings, amounting to £10 per week, with a limited water supply. PATEA, this day. SHOCK OF EARTHQUAKE. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here at a quarter eleven o'clock on Saturday night. NELSON, this day. A BOY FATALLY RUN OVER. As the footballers were leaving the ground on Saturday afternoon, ajcarriage .contain ing a number of them, knocked down and run over a little boy, the son of Mr Elvery, a painter. The wheels passing over the boys stomach. He died at 9 p.m.

THE WAIPA NOMINATION.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

HAMILTON, this day. John Fisher, of Pukenmu, proposed Mr Whitaker in a good speech in favour of the policy of the present Governmet. He said Mr Whitaker was pledged, as far as man ought to be, to support the Government progressive measures. Mr Seddon seconded in brief remarks.

Mr Gordon Tisdall proposed Mr McMiun, and asked the electors votes af a supporter of the Government, and self-sacrificing man.

Mr Kuthwell seconded,

Mr Whitaker drew attention to what he characterised as disgraceful squibs, but ex onerated Mr McMinn srom blame in publish ing them. He had found an honourable opponent. He defended the dublic oilicers aud others against anonymous attacos. Mr McMinn defended himself against the charge of stealing a march at last Monday's meeting. The show of hands was in favour of Mr Whitaker. A poll was demanded on behalf ef Mr McMinn About forty persons were present.

FOR A WRONG THAT NEEDS RESIS TANCE.

(To tho Editor o£ the Stak.) Silt,—Tula morning a ca3e of great cruelty was brought under my notice, and in ordor to restrain if possible, tlio porpotrator of tins cowardly cruelty from any auch unnatural conduct in the future, I will givo tho public the particulars of tho case, withholding tho name for tho present, but promising him at the samo time that I only do so in order to givo him a chance to amend his conduct both towards Ins wife and child, and to extend to them that kind ness which he would like to have extondod to him, woro their relative positions towards each other reversed. Tho case occurred on Wednes day evening in New Lou, not a mile from tho fire bell. It appears that the person thut 1 wish to caution and advise (for hia own good) lives us stated, and is the second husband of his wifo and stepfather of tiio deiicato littlo child, who. on the night in question, was the victim of Ins brutal outburst of passion, and received from him (I am informed by those who know) tho moat unmerciful whipping they had ever seen or known given to a child of such tender years, being only about, one year and eight months old. I write lnoro particularly as I am informed that hia conduct towardß his poor wifo ia uniformly unkind, and aa I have known her for many years, even since sho was a child, I know her to be worthy of diitbient treatment at hia luuhlh, I writo Mr Editor with not a thought or a feeling of viudictivcuess against tho man us he la personally unknown to me, I only writo for his good, and for the protection of his wifo and her helpless little one, and I now promise him that if for tho future he will be a true man, and act tho part of a good husband and kiud father to thOBCi whom ho is bound in law to protect and care for, then in such caae I will not let his name bo 3 known, not even to my most intimate or bosom friend, not e^en to you Mr Editor. But, on the other hand, if such conduct is repeated, and I shall be sure to know if it is, oven though the placo of residence be changed weekly, then in auch case I will at once communicate with the polico.'aud Keek from the law that protection for tho weak against the strong which ought to be, and always ia, cheerfully accorded to them by true and munly husbands, for none but tho worst and meanest of cowards would ever treat a wifc'or child with unkindnesa. Hoping that this letter may produce tho desired change, I am, air, in the interests of our common humanity, and on behalf of the weak and oppressed, A TKUE FKIKND TO 'I'UOSK CONUKKNED,

THE KAIPARA RAILWAY.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) SIX, —In your issue of Saturday a letter appears, in which the writer takes credit for the change in the route of the railway, and wishes to state the fact to Mr Taylor and his friends. If those present at the meeting are the friends alluded to I can only express my pleasure at having such a large and influential number. At the meeting I simply stated facts, having been the first to hear of the change, considered it my duty to let it be known. Now, sir, I have no interest to serve whether the upper or lower line be adopted, but as a settler of many years and knowing the country well, I have always advocated the upper as likely not only to benefit the greatest number of settlers, but open up the largest extent of good country, and thereby bring traffic to make the line pay ; whereas the lower line passes through what has been termed a barren waste. Talking of political pressure, I can only regret the writer was not present at the large and influential meeting aud there have let the country know all the little ins and outs of this Kaipara line business instead of reserving the information for Wellington, where none of those interested can be present. — I am &c, A. K. Taylor, Alberton.

A POLITICAL POINTER.

(From our own Correspondent.)

HAMILTON, Saturday. " EviiltY man is known by his dog," is an old adage, and wo ' have an anecdote bearing on the truth thereof. Mr Kennedy Hill has one of the best pointer dogs in the colony. Through excessive pointing its tail has assumed surprising rigidity, and when out on the trail of a pheasant speaks volumes to the tporcsmau following behind. The first day of the present shooting season this dog made 40 points, and his master scored 40 shots, but from that day to this, politics have usurped the place of pheasaut-shooting. Instead of firing off powder and shot at birds, Mr Hill has been discharging political grape and canister, and instead of a gun he has grasped the Waipa Electoral Koll. Meanwhile the faithful old pointer grew thin and melan choly at the wonderful turn his master had taken. The eloquent tail began to slope the wrong way. For him the electoral roll had no charms, neither had the continued interviewing of men and of communities any novelty. Suddenly light appeared to dawn upon the dog, and he not only began to see iv electors the "game" Mr Hill was after, but he also began to stand and point in most professional style and to the admiration of all beholders, at those on the roll. He has never been seen to come up to the point at Dr. Beale, which is con sidered positive proof of his sagacity. It is contended against the dog that MrHillhas a private signal by which the dog at once comes to the point, but the way in which he pointed at the census general enumerator

of the North Island shows that to be a quibble. This remarkable instance of canine sagacity deserves careful inquiry by the Royal Zoological Society, and I trust that Mr Cheesemau will take care to forward the facts.

Suez Mail News.

(Press Agency.) (PER ARAWATA AT BLUFF.) The Royal 'Wedding-. Duchess of Edinburgh at Coburg. Sunday Closing Petition. [BY TELEGRAPH]. LONDON. June 7th.

The German European consents to the wedding between the D uke of Connaught and Princess Louisa, daughter of Prince Fredk. Charles, beingcelebratedinEngland. Minis ters will ask Parliament for a marriage portion of £10,000 a-year in addition to the £1,500 which the Duke already draws from the State. The Duchess of Edinburgh will spend some months at Coburg, and will not visit St. Petersburg at present. An influential deputation has had an interview with the Home Secretary to present a petition signed by many thou sands of persons praying that all public houses may by legislation be closed on Sunday. The Home Secretary while sympathising with the object, said he could not introduce such a Bill. The Treasury is prosecuting a London chemist for having sold extensively violet powder in which arsenic is a principal in gredient, and by the use of which the lives of several children were sacrificed. The University and College Hospital gain between them £50,000 by the becjucst of Sir Francis Goldsmith, who was treasurer to these institutions. Cleopatra's Needle has .been moved from Westminster to Adelphi Pier, and prepara tions are being made for landing and erect ing it on the Thames embankment. Dr. Hooper retires from the Presidency of the Royal Society, and will probably be succeeded by Mr W. Spottiswood.

The Victoria Street Fire.

A CONFLAGRATION of- a serious nature oc curred in Upper Victoria-street this morn ing, three doors below The Old House at Home Hotel, about a quarter to three o'clock. The fire broke out in a large two-storey wooden building, belonging to Mrs Stevenson, widow of the late Mr Stevenson, baker. The half of the build ing near Hobson-strcet was unoccupied, but in the other half, Mr Campbell, boot maker, and his family, who, it may be mentioned, only lately moved there, were sleeping peacefully. The iirebells began to ring, and in an incredibly short space of time Superintendent Hughes and his brigade were on the spot doing good service. They were quickly followed by Superintendent Mahon and the Newton Brigade, who also set to work with a will. There proved to be a splendid pressure of water on, and it was played on the flames most effectively. The Brigade attacked the Hobson-street side first, after which a

ladder was reared against the wall on the further side, and a powerful branch brought to bear through a hole which had been knocked in. This did such great service that in ten minutes all danger was prac tically over, and when the clock struck four the crowd had almost dispersed. The conduct of both fire brigades deserves the highest praise. They were, as we have before said, on the spot well-nigh instantly, aud worked skillfully and untiringly. Ihe police under Superintendent Thomson, Sub-Inspector Pardy, and Sergeant-Major Mason, did good service in keeping back the crowd.

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Mr Campbell was the first person to dis cover the lire. He wad awakened shortly before three o'clock by a strong smell of smoke, and he got up and roused his son and a young man named Thompson, who was living in the house. It was then found that the lower part of the building was on lire, and young Carnpboll states that he saw die flames coining through the wall from the unoccupied part of the building. He hastily got on his clothes and ran to ring the fire-bell. While proceeding down Victoria-street he met Constable Dyer, and informed him of the outbreak. Mrs Camp bell and two of her children were absent at the time of the lire, having gone to Onc huuga yesterday afternoon. The only pro perty saved from Campbell's premises were two boxes of clothing. Sergeant Clarke, who was one of the first on the scene, be lieves that the lire originated at the rear of Mr Campbell's part of the building, as the greater portion of the flames appeared to be there when he arrived. During the night a noise was heard in the unoccupied shop by Mrs Naughtou and Mr Thompson. The building lias been almost totally destroyed. Most of the frame is still standing, but the boards have all been more or less charred. All the inside of the building has been destroyed and the roof burned off. The building was insured injthe New Zealand Oilice for £350, and Mr Campbell's furniture aud stock of groceries for £100 in the Standard Office.

CHINA.

THE PREPARATIONS FOR WAR

(Press agency.)

The following telegram from the Press Agency's Own Correspondent shews that in view of the war with Russia, _ which is now happily averted, Great Britain had made careful preparation to meet Russian cruisers in the China aud Lima Seas :—

Shanghai, May 20,

The Russians have made great prepara tions for the protection of Vladevostock. There are now over 15,000 troops, horse, foot, and artillery, in the district, and four men-of-war in the harbour. This colony (Hongkong) is being well fortified, and Volunteer corps are being raised and drilled. The gunboat Lapwing left here yesterday under sealed orders. The British ilect is kept pretty lively. On the 19th ult., the sloop Egcria, and the corvette Modiste, left Yokohama under sealed orders. Next day at daylight three Russian men-of-war that were iii harbour also left. At noou the same day the Audacious, 14 guns, with the gun-boat Magpie, also left Yokohama. They are all now at Nagasaki. The prospect of war between England and llussia has excited considerable interest here. It is estimated that the British squadron now in these waters would allow of a ship being detailed to watch each "Russian man-of-war, and leave a few over for any service that may be needed. That is, in fact, what is being done. A sharp eye is being kept on all the Pacific boats. The Chinese have just made a new loan. It is for £3,500,000, about half of which is lent by a foreign bank. The loan, like previous ones, is (secured on the Customs. It is understood that the money is needed for military purposes. The suffering caused by the famine in the North claims first attention. The utmost efforts are being made to alleviate it, and the appeals for help have been generally re sponded to. Japan has notably come for ward and made a handsome contribution in money and rice to the relief fund. In all the principal streets in the foreign settlements of Shanghai are placed boxes to receive the alms of the passers-by for the famine-stricken, aud a good sum has thus been already obtained. The mis sionaries, Catholic and Protestant, are for getting the jealousies of rival creeds in their efforts to administer succour. Deaths by famine are sadly numerous. Pestilence is, too, treading fast on the heels of famine,

and so fearful is the destruction to lite that in many districts there will be uone leit to cultivate the fields.

THEATRE ROYAL.

|B" Our American Cousin" was repeated at the Theatre Royal on Sauturday night to a good house, and is announced again for to night. -

'•:\HIS!N^ MONJ>AY .iLVLY'^.



WANTED tor the Country, a good Baker ; must be a steady Man and a first-class Bread Baker.—Apply between 2 and 3 o'clock to-morrow (Tuesday), 23rd instant, at J. Callnan's, Bootmaker. Queen-street. None but really good hands need apply. WANTED. 150 Live Pigeons between this and Saturday next.—Mrs Head, at the Market. WANTED, immediately, v Compositor. - Apply STARJOffloe.g WANTED, a respectable Yotmg Girl to assist in house work; good references required.—McKinstry's Store, Ponsonby Road. ANTED, a few Apprentices to the Shirt-making; also good WheeJer and "Wilson's Machine Hands.—C. De L'eau'a Shirt Manufacturer. Albert and Durham-streets. _ ANTED, a Boy for Blacksmithing. — Apply immediately to N. McMillan, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, for Gisborne, a Housemaid ; good references required. — Apply to Mm. S. C. Caulton, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. \SkfANTED, a good Farm Servant; V V single man preferred.—Apply Mr. Har greaves, Northern Club. WANTED, a Youth, about IS, to deliver bread and assist in the bake house.—Apply to Phillip Crowe, Baker, Hobsnn street, Auckland. WANTED, a good General Servai.: -'- Apply with references to Mrs. Waller, Bpsom. • ANTED, a Nursegirl, about 15 or 1G years old.—Mrs. Ba'llin, Alten Road. WANTED to Purchase, at Pousonby, a largo Allotment, or a detached six roomed house with large allotment.—State price and whore HituatoEto E.T.C., Star Office WANTED, a General Servant for a small family ; must bo a good Cook and Laundress ; references required.—Apply to Mrs. S. K. Hughes. Grafton Road. WANTED, a Waiter for an up-country Hotel.—Apply at this office. ImO BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a first- JL class Hand; highest wages given.—D. Fort, Shortland-street. WANTED, a 6-ioomed House, with large allotment, in Ponsonby ; detached mid near the water preferred.—State where situated and piice to " W.G.," this office. WANTED, a lady or gentleman to adopt a healthy male infant, aix weeks ola. and already weaned.—For address apply at this oilice. WANTED, one or two Allotments fronting or near the harbour.—Address HT, this oiiiee. WANTED, a good Tailor ; constant work to a steady man. Also. tWii good TailorcHses; good pay.—Apply to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-.-.trcet. WANTED, a good Cook ; references recj uired.— Apply to Mrs. David Natlian, Karnngahape Road. ANTED to LET, two Furnished Rooms, with fireplace, in Lower ir onds-street.—For address, apply at this flice. ANTED to Buy, for cash, a four or five-roomed House, with freehold allot ment.—Address W.J., Star Oilice. ANTED to Purchase, for cash, a Building Allotment iv the locality of Nowton, Wellington-street, or Regent-street.— Address "H.." Stah Ouice. WANTED, Six Donkeys.—Hunter and Nolan. WANTED to Purchase, a Bath Chair for an invalid.—Mr Aicken, Chemist and Druggist, Queen-street. ANTED, a steady Man, used to gar dening and able to milk.—Apply Allied E. Isaacs, Fort-street. '\AT ANTED, a General Servant to go to V * Wellington ; good references required. —Apply to Mrs. Geo. S. Graham, at Mr.Thomas Macfarlane's, Seafield View. __ AN TFD, a tew families Washing by an experiwnced Laundress.—For address apply Henry's Registry, Shortland.-sl.reet. WANTED, Cook and Laundress and Housemaid (good places), active Girl for hotel und Boy xor kitchen (W'uiroa). Cook and Boy (Thames), General Servants* and You.ig Girls.—X. Henry's Registry, Shortiuiid-street. WANTED, an Engineer, competent to lake charge of v. steam launch.—Apply S. Jatjger. Captain Cook Brewery. Newmarket. ANTED, a Barmaid.— Waitemata Hotel, Qution-strect. WANTED, by a respectable Man with testimonials, a pltico of trust.—O.P.G., Poat-ofHce. ___ WANTED, a good elderly General Ser vant, must be a good Luundrcss; also, a Black Boy.—Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road. WANTED, General Servant (Thames) wages 15s, Boy for city, Baker for Wai kato, several General Servants (town and coun try)-— Ilunnuforri's Registry, Queen-street. ANTED Known, Men's Warm Pretty Scarves, Id.; Silk and Satin ditto, Is; Good Shirts, 2s ; superior Felt Hub), 2s (id ; good Lead Pcncilb. 9d doz.—Dampier, Victoria-street. WANTED Known, sensible women to como and see the bargain I now have in Children's ;J-hoso, all 3izes ; also 90 gross Largo Black Satin Dress Bjmons.Jxl doz.—Dampier. WANTED Known, Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, Is; Boa's Head Crot. Cotton, 2Ad ; Clark's hanks do,. 2Vd ; Men's Studs, 6d set; Men's Suited. Is.—\Y. Il.'Uampior. Victoria-st. \^~ ANTED Known, superior cream laid V * Notepapor. id ciuire ; Foreign do., id ; Slate Pencils, 8 a Id. or 9d. 100 ; B. & W, Glazed Cotton, ljd doz ; Cord, 6d. doz. yds.—Dampier. ANTED Known, thick-gilt massive Ladies' Necklets, Is, an awful loss to somebody ; (Men's Gilt Alberta, 2s; Ladies' Col lar Studs, (id.—W. 11. Dampier, Victoria-street. WHITE Linen Shirt Fronts (Men's superior), Gd ; little Boy's Woollen Jackets, 2s ; Girl's Black Cloth Jackets, 3s Gd ; Towels, 3d.—Dampier, VJ.ctoria,cornerHobson-st. ANTED KNOWN, Barry's Tri copherous.ls Cd bottle; Iloiloway'3 Pills Is 2d box ; Hat and Hair Ornaments, 6d ; Chil dren's Velvet Hatw, Id.—Dampier. J^ictoria-st^ ANTED Known, Yellow Fingering iVool, 3d; hank uny color. Id ; Ladies' Collar, Studs, and Pendant, Id to Gd; Hair Pads, 2d to Is.—W. If. Dampier, Victoria-street, WANTED Known, 36 doz. Men's White Linen Shirt-fronts, Cd; Brazil Nuts, Gd and Is Ib: Peanuts, Id ; School Slates, Id; Hand Mirrors, 2s Gd.—W. 11. Dampier, Victoria-st. ANTED Known, Hand Mirrors, 2/6; Looking Glasses, Id ; Folding do. for the pocket. Id, V,d, and2d; Large Hair Brushes, Is 3d._w~. H. D'ampier, Victoria and Hobson-st. W A N, T E D)



2 Men for Circular 2 Men for Breaking-down Saw 2 Men accustomed to work in Bush Mill 2 Men used to Blasting Rooks. —Guthrio and Larnach Co> (Limited), Queen street, Auckland; or Onohunga. W" "ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, another lot of Treacle, 5,97i1b3.. only 3d lb.. 12 lbs. for 2a Gd; 50 bexos Clothes Pegs, 63 per box of 5 gross, i dozen for 6d ; Bath Bricks, 3d; 30 cases Jam, 7d and 8d per tin, Gs 9d doz.; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, 7d dozen, us 3d gross ; 331 Black Cloth Cups, will be sold at about half-prico ; throe shilling Caps only la 6d; two shilling Caps only Is ; and lot o£ Caps at 9d each; Japanese Cigar Cases, from 9d to label each; 500 assorted Pictures, only Cd each, 1 foi ls Sd • 487 yards of Maltese Lace, from (>d to Is 3d per yard: Plated Cruets, 7s 6d and 8s 6d each • Violins, from 3a 6d to 30a each ; washing Powders, only Gd per dozen; Raisins ana Cur rants, only-Id lb.; Sperm Candles, lid lb.. Gibs, for os 3d; Glass Plates, 3d to lOd each; lot of Bronze Figures, Is and Is 3d each; Ladies Winter Boots, tisGd per pair; 1-adies Chignons, worth 2s, only 9d, three for 2s;, Good Tea, 2s per lb.; Notepaper, 3d per quire, five quires tor lid; Knvelopes, 25 for 2d ; Pens, eight for id ; School Slates. 3d, 4d, sd, and Gd ; Slate Pencils, six for Id • Walnuts, id lb.; 12 lbs. ior 33; Peanuts, 26a per sack ; Glass Candlesticks, only In Stl, 2s, and 2s 6d per pair; Japanese Trays, Is each ; Ladiea' Japanese Collar Boxes, 9d, Is, and Is 6d, very cheap; Japanese 5s 6d to 30s per pair ; and a variety of other articles cheap ; Flower Pots, from Id to 8s 6d per pair; the balance of the same Black Braid, 12 yards for Is 3d, 4s 3d per gross: Pink China Cups and Saucers. Is ; Green, lOd • Blue, lOd; Plates, 6d; Baains, lOd, to match the cups ; 20 dozen Meat Dishes, cheap, from 6d to 3a 6d; Vegetable Dishes, 2s 6d to 3i 6d; Albums, 13 and 3s 6d each; 100 dozen Wine Glasses, id. and sd. 3a 6d and -4s per dozen; Japanese Glove Boxes, 2s Gd; Japanese Vases, os 6d to 30s per pair; Black Llama Braid, 3Gyds. for Is 31; Carraway Seeds, only lOd lb., not lesa than one pound; Canary .Seeds. 5d lb. • lot of Children's Pole Combs, only 2d each; Pepper Boxes Idand2d; Round Gilt Looking Glasses, from lOd to 4s 6d; Large Bead Mats, only Is 6d; Children's Patent Buckle Shoes, 7 and 8, only 4s uer pair; 9 and 10, is 6d; Large Back Combs, only Is • Shell Necklaces reduced to 10s, three for 248; Hack Cotnba, 3d, 3d, and 6d; Hair Pins. Is 4d uer lb.; Brown Teapots, from Is 4d to 33.— H. "WATTS, Pitt-street.



•'• 'i en.ders. [ "XT JS Vv MAX iv ii T HIGH VY A V JJi DISTRICT. Tenders wanted until TUESDAY, the 6th August next, at noon, for Carting Metal, and Supplying Scoria, for %° v£ re££ A f T q N> Chairman. rf^ITY OF AUCKLAND. PLANTING TREES, &c. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of FRI DAY, 26di in tant, for Planting Trees in certain streets in the City, in terms of specifications and conditions at the Office of the City Surveyor. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, July 22. 1878. , CTv A TTN I° N STEAMSHIP .JJi^, \J COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). wß&^ikiSa XKNDERS for the SUPPLY Of MEAT, at Auckland and Onehunga, to the vessels of the Union S. S. Co. of N. Z. (Limited) for a period of 12 months, from Ist August, 1878. Will be received at the office of the undersigned until FRIDAY. 26th instant, at noon. Full particulars on application. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Auckland, IGth July, 187 S. riHENDEIIS are invited to Build a Stone JL Fence, about 30 chains.—Apply to Mr. W. Wall, Mount Smart. Tenders to be left at Mr. Jackson's Office, Onehunga, on Tuesday evening next, at 7 o'clock p.m. ~ Educational. "T^TAVIGATION taught b^y John S". J3l Dames, London Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over lifty Masters and Mates in Auckland, is a guarantee of his ability to teach. School at No. IG, Aberorombie-atrcot. Terms on application.. "VTAVIGATION.—Candidates for Certifi _l3l cates of Competency as Master or Mate, are prepared for Examination by the Local Marine Board by Thos. Pennal, Master Mariner, at 49, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street.— Hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening Classes will bo formed at private residence- Meetings. mHAMES GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED).



NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Annual General Meeting or the Share holders in the above-named Company will be held ut the Company's office, Shortland-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. CHARLES TOTHILL, Secretary. Auckland, 22nd July, 1878. LODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C., The Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lod«c-room, Masonic Hotel, Princes atreet, on MONDAY, the 22nd instant, at 7.39 13. m. GKO. PAYNE, Secretary. Auckland, 22nd July, 1878. I^T EWM A R KET LI TERARY US INSTITUTE. The Monthly Meeting of the above will be held, in the Newmarket Hall, on TUESDAY, 23rd July, at 7.30 p.m. Several local celebrities in the musical and oratorical world will take cart in the meeting. All interested are inyited to attend. Admission Fi'ee (by ticket). W. DINNISON, Secretary. nnHE Annual Meeting of Ratepayers in _i_ the Tiki Highway District will be held, at the residence of Mr. R. J. S. Pears©, Tiki Road, on FRIDAY, 20th July, at 7 p.m., for the election of Trustees and Auditors, and to transact auy otiier business that may be brought before the meeting. A. J. CADMAN, Chairman Tiki Highway Board. Coromandel, 10th July. 1878. _ G'kaTft^n road highway DISTRICT. i The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held at the School-house, Carleton Road, on TUESDAY, the 23rd day of July instant, »t 7.30 o'clock p.m., to receive the Trustees Report, Accounts, and Balance-sheet, for the past year; to elect Trustees, Auditors, and Fence Viewers for the current year ; and to empower the Board to take such steps as the Board may think necessary for lighting the Roads in the District.—Dated this eighth day of , July, IS7S. E. A. MACKKCHNIE, Chairman of the Board. X O. G. T. The SIR HKNRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meet, as usual, in the Alexandra-street School room, every TUESDAY EVENING. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL. Secretary. q; Qm ?f. *THK ANNUAL TEA MEETING In connection with tho Sir Henry Havelock Lodge will be held in the Alexandra-stteet School-room on TUESDAY Evening next, at 6.30 p.m. After Tea, a Public Meeting will be held, when Addresses will be delivered, interspersed with Music and Recitation. Tickets, la 6d each. TWf O T I C E.



Members of the Fraternal Home Lodge, 1.0. G.T., arc reminded of the special business on Tuesday Evening. Every member is requested to attend. By order of the W.C.T. TjIURNTsHED Parlour and two Bed- JD rooms wanted, about Parnell or Auckland East, for a few weeks,—Apply immediately Box 107, Post-office. E N C I N G.—All kinds of Fencing undertaken by contract or otherwise, at owest rates, by S White, Brighton Parnell. jTi OMFORTABLE Board and Residence \y for a single gentleman, with a private family.—For address apply at this office. ~A HANDSOME Fawn-coloured Grey .ol hound was found on Saturday in Newton, Tho owner can have the animal on application to Mr. young Warren, Grocer, Karangahape Road, and paying expense of this advt. SUITABLE REWARD will be paid by the undersigned for an authenticated Pedigree of the Shorthorn Bull, "Jonas Webb," imported to Auckland about 15 years since by Joseph Newman, Esq.—Maclean and Co. FOUND, a small Roman Catholic Missal, lost some years ago between Parnell and Auckland. May be obtained by the owner applying to Very Rev. Father Fynes, V.G., St. John the Baptist's Presbytery, Parnell. mo GUM DIGGERS.—Good Ground at JL Wangarei. Cheap Stores. No Royalty. LOST, between NorthiShore Ferry T and Cosgrave's, a Bunch of Trinkets.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving same at Mr. Baker's office Wharf. LOST, yesterday, by a poor Man, be tween Mr Jagger's Sawmill and Franklin P.oad, a five pound note. One pound reward will be given by leaving same at thi3 office. AND WARTS. s j Mr. BASSTIAN begs to inform the inhabit ants of Auckland that he may be consulted at the Anchor Hotel, Queen-street, until t c lOih August, when he will be leaving foe the South. Early application is necessary, as it takes a few days to effect a cure. Ladies attended at their own residence, by sending addresa. ».B.—No cutting. IVfESTLE'S MILK FOOD, for Infants, J3I prepared at Vevey, Switzerland, is tho " biggest thing" in its way of the present day.— Can be had of F. Whitehead, Victoria-street. DEBTORS in Lewis Brothers Estate are requested to settle their accounts on or before the 6th August next, at the office of E and H. Isaacs, when all outstanding accounts will be placed in the hands of i our Accountant for recovery.—Edward Isaacs, F. Kumnier, Her man Brown, Trustees. -| #fc/W~fc COPIES oi the " History of 3-\y\y\y the Sea" are expected early in August. Subscribers, please ba prepared.—D. L>. Reid. WANTED KNOW N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NffiUMHIGEN, Auckland Loan Ofnu-e, ltJ5, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. Private entrance down right-of-way. WANTED, the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to know that I have pur chased a splendid assortment of Drapery, Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c, at very low prices. L am, therefore, in a position to offer to the public my goods at a wonderful sacrifice. P.S.—I am desirous that my friends and customers should corn:! early, to avoid over-crowding. — John I Simpson, corner of Victoria and Albe-t-stretts.



I -p ■'•'+• T|ic; \.Ei, 11 >U-Uic' -I 10-ryui:i«i House, _2_ v itii largo eucitidurc: a.so, a l-ioomed Houbu.— H Nealti, Gi'<-> -direct. TO LET, iv CaiHoii Core Road, a neat Cottage, with splendid garden and orchard two allotment*.—C. La Roche, Kyber Pass. rf\O LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply -L Mr. Barneg, Karangahape Road, Newton. For Sale. A BARGAIN.—Wanted to Sell, a nice six-roomed Cottage in the centre of the city, within five minutes walk of the Union Bank, and though in the very heart of the city, and admirably situated for business, is at the same time as quiet and retired and as pleasantly situated for a place of residence as if in the Suburbs. For full partieulai a as to price and permission to view, &c, apply to A. Bettany, Mr R. Arthu. 'a Auction Mart. j ■ AURITAND for Sale at Komokoriki. 300 acres adioining the [land sold on 21st June, at the Waate Lands Office.—C. William son, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Tm O X S A L E 3 A First-class Watchmaker and Jeweller Business in Napier. Principals only dealt with. For every information, apply to Messrs. BEAVER BROS. & SOLOMON, Wellington; Or, Messrs. HAYMAN & CO., Dunedin. Wellington, July 9,1878. r?QK/lT^-HOUSE of 5 rooms, with waah oij*JiJ\f. 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, fehortland-street. FOR SALE, a BiMard-Bagateileßoard, in first-clasa order —On view at the Flag staff Hotel, North Shore. C""v rio sTtle s and shells^ CURIOSITIES AND SHELLS. For Sale, at Allen's, Queeu-atreet, Auckland. <_*•> 10i~PKR"~A"cTOs7=SUacres first-clasa 3*)rQ Land, 1A miles from Opotiki township..— S. Vaile, Laud agent, ShoL-tfand-street. F"~u~ k ~"a" v" g s. FOR SAT/E, a consignment of Wallabi, Opos sum, Bear, Kangaroo, and Emu Skin Rugs and Mats. SAMUEL COCIiRANE & SON. FOR SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage and Property in Cook-screet, now yielding £36 8s a-year. SAMUEL COCHKANB & SON, Land Agents. Fort-street. FOR SALE, a ucat 4-roomed Cottage m the City, freehold, 10 x JO, detached, tank, with underground drainage, well built, and in perfect order. Price, £IGO.— AppJy Newspaper- Agency Office, 41, Grey-street. £*£>i\f\ —ALLOTMENT at Mount Eden, 1 tWiVVVi acre rich Volcanic Soil, fenced, planted with fruit and ornamental trees, and in grass, &c. House of three good sized rooms, tanks, &c—S. Vaile, House and Land agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. "2 4\^ ACRE.—IOO acres unimproved X\J Land,l6 miles from Auckland,—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post offiee. : -C> Iftto £1000 LENT, on Building Society aSZj JL\7 principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. R &\ ACRE FARMlu"Wairoa South, all kj>xir rich land, fenced, subdivided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, aheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. 4?6}KA -WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four o*Jft*J\r* rooms and wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Mount Kd.au.—S VaiLr Houji? and Land Agent, ,?hortlaud-street* 19S. PER ACRE.—S6O acres of unim /yj proved Land, about one-third bush, consisting in part of ti-tree fit lor firewood, the remainder good mixed bush, 15 miles from Auckland by water, or 20 by land.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. "¥7l YE, EAR, AN D THROAT SPECIA -SJJ LIST.—Dr, Schwabtzibach, Devonshire House, Hobson-street. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m s_3| AYE yon tried C. Burton's Parliament B_Ji Ginger Bread, Almond Ginger Bread, or his Stomachic Ginger Nuts ?—C. Burton, Char coal Biscuit Manufacturer, Queen-street. HE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To persona willing to bucome Consumers of GAS. The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet o S4crvice-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, itnd Premises, And SUPPLY a MSTEB, keeping the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE T^HATEVKR, Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. IN THE ESTATE OF BARNETT AND LEVY. On and after the 29; h July, a Second and Final Dividend will be payable in the above Estate at the office oi: John Lamb, No. 1, Queon-street. B, TONKS, JOHN LAMB, H. BROWN. Trustees in Barnett and Levy's Estate. ■WPSO M R^A D DISTR IC T. In tcrmiJKrßatinz Act, 1870." Notice is hoiw&y given thac it is the intention of the Epsomlload Boa.td, on THURSDAY, the Bth day of August, 1878, at 7 p.m., atG-wynne's Hotel, Epsom, to make a Kate of 6d. in the £. on the annual value of tha Rateable Property in the District, for the year ending 31st March, 1579; and that the sum will become payable in oae sum on the 2nd day of September, 1878, to the Collector, Mr. William Diurison, Newmar ket, at whose office the Ratebook may be in spected at all reasonable hours. THOMAS PATON, Chairman. jSfc»jW TQARQUE CABARFEIDH^ ( J3|^g||^jL> FROM DUNKDIN AND teJKS£tf!j"'-'-n Consignees are hereby requested to present bills of lading, pay freight, and take delivery of their Goods as landed. All Goods not cleared off the Wharf by four o'clock p.m. each day, will be stored at Con signees risk and expense. McKENZIE & ROSS. Agents. July 22.1575. TiIHOMAS HORN IBROOK, a Gardener, JL is requested to communicate with Jane Hornibrook, his wife, who has come to Aucks land, but cannot find him.—Apply Star Office. HA. C. B. S. * AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. SI.



f FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Will be Celeerated by a SOCIAL GATHERING IN THE LORNE-STREttT HALL. ON TUESDAY, 23rd JULY, IS7S. Double Ticket, ss. Dancing commences at 8 o'clock. ax. CONNOLLY, 5,:.-. W AIPA ELECTION. WEDNESDAY, 24th JULY. A SPECIAL TRAIN, to convey all Waipa Electors to Polling Place at MERCER, will leave Auckland Railway Station at ELEVEN O'CLOCK FORENOON, returning the same Afternoon. The SPECIAL will CONVEY VOTERS fo BOTH CANDIDATES, and will stop at any Station where the Joint Agents require. JiSO. KING, Secretary McMinn's .Local Committee. A. X. WHIiAKim, Agent for H. A. Whitaker. MONDAY, JULY 29. By Okder or the Mortgagee. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS, EDIN BURGH-STREET, AND.WEST STJREET, NEWTON. THE Subscriber have received instruc tions to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, :19th July, at, 12 o'clock, By Order of the Mortgagee : NEWTON (off Karaugabape Road)— Lots 72, 73, and 74, of subdivision of Allotment 10, Section 7, Suburbs of -Auukland, 99 fee: frontage i o Edinburgh-street (one lot from London-street) By Order of the Trustee: NKWTON (VVhitaker's)—Lot 8S of subdivision of Allotment 6, Section 7 Suburbs, 33 feet frontage to West-street (one lot from corner of Upper Pitt-street). SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.