railways, and telegraphs will bring to their magnificent territory, by which its value, and consequently the wealth and hrppiness of that portion of the native raf, no long estranged from us, must be 1 irgoly in- Creased. In consequence of the disposition thus recently manifested on the part of these natives, you will be asked to consider the question of extending the North Island Trunk Railway from Auckland to Taranaki- It is probable that blocks of land of great value will be acquired upon reasonable terms along the line. While negotiations with these tribes bare been progressing the interests of those that have long been loyal to us have not been neglected, and many of the principal native settlements have during the recess, been visited by the Premier or the Native Minister. Several long pending questions, out of which more, or less ill-feeling has arisen have been finally and satisfactorily settled. The question of the survey and settlement of the West Coast of this island has been firmly taken in hand. One large block has been surveyed, and will shortly be opened for sale, 'and the immediate survey of the Waimate plains, has been ordered. Whilst the utmost consideration for the former native owners will be shown in dealing with those lands, a large extent of valuable country will be available for sale and settlement.

My advisers have found the position of the IGovernment native land purchases to be very unsatisfactory, and, but for the legislation of last session—which enabled the Government temporarily to protect lands under negotiation by the Crown many blocks, upon which large sums of public money have been spent, would have passed into the hands of private speculators. This is a question with which you will be called upon to deal, and information suffi cient, it is hoped, to enable you to con scerve the interests of the colony in this respect will be afforded you. Measures for simplifying the procedure in investiga tions of title to native lands ns well nn fheir alienation will be submitted to you. The principles of those measures have been discussed with many sections of the native people, and it is believed that the effect of them will be to place upon mi equal footing all the Queen's subjects who may desire to purchase native lands.

The threatening aspect. </ European affairs caused the Imperial Government to assemble in London a committee of scien tific officers to consider the question of colonial harbour defences. Those officers made recommendasiens for the defone;1 of the chief harbours of New Zealand, and the substance of those recommendations was telegraphed to me by the Secretary of State for the purpose of ascertaining -whether the colony would carry them out. Or the advice of my Ministers, I have replied that New Zealand accepts the duty, and the necessary armament will shortly arrive in the colony. The papers on this subject will be submitted to you. Measures have been prepared, and will be brought before you, dealing with electoral reform, which, it is hoped, will tend to place the franchise and the method of electing members of the House or Representatives upon a satis factory basis.

Gentlemen of the House of Bepresen tatives, —

The estimates which will be laid before you have been prepared so aB to promote economy and efficient administration in. the several departments. Yon will find that there is a large increase of revenue which indicates the prosperity of the colony, and its progress is rendered more certain by a marked extension of the export trade. The successful issue of the loan authorised last session is a further proof of the opinion enter tained in other counties of the stability of our financial position and of the general prosperity and peace which prevail in New Zealand. Authority has^ been given to the agents under the Consoli dated Stock Act to convert New Zealand securities of a miscellaneous character into long dated debenture* bearing a uniform rate of interest. Measures-will be introduced to place the taxation of the colony on a more equitable basis, apportioning the public bur dens according to the capacity to bear them, and the tariff will be submitted to a revision tending to relieve commerce of some of the restriction which retard its growth.

Honourable Legislative Councillors and gentlemen of the House of Represen tatives, — The Government have found that, in order to cany out any real administrative reform, there must be an amalgamation of offices, as well as a simplification iv their administration. This has been specially felt in the Department of Justice. To effect a saving of departmental expenditure, and at the same time to increase the effi ciency of the administration of justice, a Bill; extending the jurisdiction of the inferior Courts has beeu prepared, and will soon be laid before you. My Ministers have endeavoured by this bill to simplify the proceedings in the local courts. Steps have also been taken to obtain a simplification of the Supreme Court proceedings ; and the Government hope that the benefits obtained in other counties from amend ing the procedure of the higher courts of judicature will be secured for this colony. A* report will be laid before you, showing the effect, so far, of the Education Act passed last session. .The time that has elapsed since its passing has been too short to allow a fair estimate of its working to be arrived at, but the Government do not believe that any material amendments are at present expedient. The question of higher education deserves moi-it careful consideration, but as a preliminary thereto, it is necessary that the mode of working and the effects of existing institutions should be ascertained. It is intended, therefore, to appoint a Royal Commis sion to inquire into and report upon the operation of the New Zealand University and its relations to eeconda.iy schools. The report of this Commission ■will, if legislation be necessary, enable Par liament to deal effectively with the subject next session.

Arrangements have been entered into with the Government of New South Wales for modifications in the San Francisco mail service contract; and as to coming within the terms of the postal union in conjunction wi!h New South Wales, the Government have also negotiated with Colonel Glover, the representative of the Eastern Exten sion Australasia and China Telegraph Company for a duplication of the cable from Port Darwin to London for a reduction of the tariff on the New Zealand cable. The present state of these negotiations will be shown by papers that will be laid before you. The goldfields of the colony are still prosperous, and there can be no doubt that there are yet numerous and extensive auriferous deposits that only require population and enterprise for their developement. You will, I have no doubt, join with me in the hope that the proposal to establish direct steam communication between New Zealand and the United Kingdom may prove successful. The result of the gradual extension of the railway system have been such as to justify the colony in undertaking its large indebted ness forthe prosecution of those public works. Itisgratifyingtofindthatthedistierfcrailways act of last session is being taken advantage of, and that the faith of the people of New Zealand in railway extension is being shown by many important lines in different parts of the colony, being undertaken by private and local enterprise. This spirit of self-reliance my Ministers think should be fostered, and you will be asked to make some slight amendments, with the view of offering facilities which experience has shewn to be .desiruble. Daring the recess various changes have been introduced into the management of the Public Works and Railway Depart ments, changes which, I venture to hope, may prove beneficial to the public service. I commend to your serious consideration the various measures and subjects that

may be brought before you for your a, 1 vice and action, and I pray that the spirit of Divine wisdom may so order your deliberations that peace and happiness may be promoted throughout the length and breadth, of the colony.

AUCKLAND COAL MINES.

FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

There are various reasons to be urged why the utmost sympathy and the greatest possible support should be given to our local coal mines. Immense tracts of land adjacent to water-carriage are being entirely divested of their supplies of firewood, and in the face of an increasing population and a decreasing supply of wood, the opening of provincial coal mines is a public benefit. Very great financial benefit is also reaped by a community through the possession of a good coal-mining district, employing labour and capital in unearthing minerals, which would otherwise have to be imported. We propose to give a brief sketch of our Anckland coal mines, and travelling by rail to iaspect the same arrive first at he

TAUPIRI COMPANY'S COAL MINE, situate ai. Ruawaro, or, as it has recently been baptised, Huntlcy. Coal was dis covered here by the late Mr Ralph, who, while engaged fencing, struck his spade against a lump, which led to the discovery of the top seam. The land whereon the coal was found was the property of Capt. Rich, The discoverers of the coal at ouce nego ciated for the purchase of the land, and on obtaining the offer of it for £G5, at once completed the purchase. About three years ago the Taupiri Company was formed, under the Joint Stock Companies] Act. Operations have necessarily been limited until the railroad was opened for traffic, and even then the comparatively high rates charged greatly checked the operations of the Company. The scam first worked upon was near the surface, but gave signs of running out after a.short period of work. The sinking of a post hole was the accidental means of discovering the presence of a solid mass of excellent coal, lying underlies;'' the original surface workings. This haa :>.ovcd an immense acquisition to the valno of the mine, as there now seems to be no limit to the supply of coal. At tiio present time the worki.: 0 i arc of surprising magnitude, and a brief description of the work done will, no doubt, prove of interest. The main drive is Bxs, and is driven in a length of 364 feet on the face of the coal running S.E. by S. 40 degrees. There are four levels driven out of this tun nel on the end of coal, each Sx S square. These are driven at right angles to main drive. There are seven bords driven on each side of No. 1 level, each being 14 feet wide with pillars left between 10 feet wide. The total length of this level is JGO feet. No. 2 level is opened 132 feet higher up the main tunnel. 65 feet have been driven. There are two bords started from this level. No. 3 level. —There are 3 bords opened out on this level which is 116 feet iv length. No 4 level is now in 230 feet. Six bords have been opened from it. The cross-cuts or levels are all driven on end of coal. The bords are driven on the plain or face of coal. The distance between each level is 132 feet, consequently the bords are such length when they cut through into the next level. A shaft is sunk from the workings on the top seam connecting with the main work ings for the purpose of ventilation. About 12 men were employed under the direction of Robert Ralph, contractor, and the fact of 300 tons having been turned out by these in one week shows that the next mine can be worked with very little expenditure of labour. The mine is favourably situated, being only 354 ft from the railroad, a tramway of. that length connecting the main drive with the line. A tramway also runs down to the river wharf, the length from the mouth of the drive being 1,452 ft. The steamers have been regular consumers of the local coal, but the greatest consumption takes place on the railroad. There is a standing order- for Tau piri coal (for railway purposes) of 70 tons per week, and at the present rate of con sumption, it may be estimated that at the rate of about £3.000 per year is being saved to the railway by using this local instead of Newcastle coal." This company is supply ing the coal on a yearly contract at 6s a ton. The last month before the railroad opened, the amount of coal delivered was 245 tons ; the last month since, was a great increase, being for June 935 tons. During the last 12 months Mr Collins has been mine manager, and bears the reputation of a skilful and experienced manipulator of coal mines, having had the superintendence of a number of mines in the old country. Mr Collins kindly afforded every assistance and information during our inspection of the Company's property. The retail yard established in Auckland is under the management of Mr Hammond ; the secre tary is Mr F. Scherff, Fort-street,

POLICE COURT.—This day.

Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M., and

C. C. Macmillau, Esq., J.P.)

ANTIOLOGISTS,

Daniel Driscoll, Charles Bloom, and Enoch, a native, were charged with drunkenness, and fined 5s each.

WANDERING EMMA

Emma Hules, a respectably dressed person, was charged with being in an unladylike condition last night. The lady wept, and confessed that she had erred and had gone astray.

Fined 5s and costs. ASSAULTING A WIFE,

Ralph Harris, a young man, was charged with ill-treating his wife, Catherine, yester day, in the village of Panmure. Sub-Inspeccor Pardy asked that the case might be remanded for a week, as Mrs Harris was in a very delicate state of health, and unable to be present. Prisoner said he would rather that the matter might be settled at once,

Remanded until the 2nd tilt. CHARGE AGAINST MR POULTER.

James Poulter was charged with failing to provide adequate means of support for his wife and three children in Auckland.

= Mr S. Hesketh appeared for complainant and Mr Tyler for the defence. Mr Hesketh wished for an adjournment, but Mr Tyler objected, as it had been pre viously adjourned for the convenience of Mrs Poulter.

Mr Tyler said the parties had led a most unhappy life, Poulter had made a most liberal offer of support, which Mrs Poulter would not accept. He was heartly sick of the case, and if adjourned it would make a serious difference to him as he had other important business to attend to. The Couri refused to grant another ad journment, as a number of witnesses were present, and the case had been put off three times.

The case was then called£on. Mrs Poulter intimated that she was not prepared, and the charge was withdrawn. A TKIO OF CHARGES. Francis Wm. Sidwell was called upon to answer to three charges : (]) with selling alcoholic liquor to John Angus Anderson at the Wade, without a license; (2) with selling blasting powder and percussion caps ; and (3) with selling gunpowder to the same, on or about the 20th of May last.

Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted the prose cution, and Mr Dufaur appeared in defence. Mr Dufaur asked that the case might be adjourned for a week in order that an important witness might be present. Sub-Inspector Pnrdy said that ho waa prepared to go on with the prosecution, and witnesses, who were poor people, had come down from the Wade at inconvenience and expense. Had he known in time that an adjournment would be asked for, he could have prevented them from coming down.

His Worship said that if the cases were adjourned, the defendant must pay the expenses of witnesses. The defendant was then charged.

Mr Dufaur pleaded not guilty; and as he was not prepared to go on, he still pressed for an adjournment for a week. His Worship said it would be a bad precedent to set. He did not see how the matter could be adjourned again. Mr Dufaur consented to go on with the first case under the Licensing Act. It was finally resolved that the indictable offences should be taken first Mr Commissioner Thomson appeared, and said he shonld have no objection to a re mand if necessary, after the evidence had been taken for the prosecution. John Bell Thomson was then sworn, and deposed that he was Superintendant of the Armed Constabulary and Licensed Commis sioner, under the Arms Act of 1860. He put into the gazettes as to his appointment, and the bringing the Arms Act into force throughout the colony of New Zealand. The defendant had not taken out a license, and consequently his alleged acts were illegal To Mr Dufaur : In consequence of infor mation received, defendant's house at the Wade was searched, but no ammunition, excepting a few percussion caps, was found therein. , , p?Jolm Angus Anderson, saddler of the Wade, deposed that he kneAV defendant, who was also a saddler, and kept a general store In May, about the 20th, he went to defendant's store, in company with John Morell. Mr and Mrs Sid well were there Ho purchased some blasting pow der and fuse, also half a pound of gun powder. The latter was put into a flask by Mrs Sidwell [produced]. Paid 3s for the gunpowder. Cross-examined by Mr Dufaur, it was on a Monday in May, but he was not certain as to the'date, it was cither the 20th or 27th. He had two glasses of grog and a bottle of rum at the same time. The whole of the articles amounted to 15s 3Ad.

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL.

Tite ordinary meeting of the Waitcmata Comity Council was held in the ollices of the Council, Lower Queen-street, at noon to-day. Present :—Messrs O. [Mays, (in the chair), Bond, J. Lamb, Dilwortli, Mc- Kay, Gibbons, and JSinclair. WADE ELECTION. —A notice was re ceived from Mr Seaman, Returning Officer, stating that Mr Enoch Bond had been elected the representative 'of the Wade riding. Arammu. —Letter from Yates and others asking for ironwork for culverts on the Ararimu Road.—The Council had already voted money for the necessary timber. It was agreed that as soon as the timber voted bo on the ground, Mr Allright be requested to report on the additional materials required. RIVERHEAD WHARF.— In reference to Mr Casey's application regarding the River head wharf, it was agreed that the Council should make good the approaches, if the Harbour Hoard would repair the wharf. IIOJ!SONVK,Ik AVllAKF.—Letter from the residents of Hobsonvillc, asking tor assis tance towards making good the approaches to the wharf. On the motion of the chair man the matter was referred to the engineer to report as to cost. Counties Conferunx'ic. —The Chairman moved, "That Mr J. 8. Maofarlano bo re quested to represent the county at the Counties Conference, to be held in Welling ton on august Cth." —Mr Lamb moved, "Th-.tthe Chairman (MrMays)represent the the county. "—Seconded by Mr .Sinclair —Mi- Mays said he did not desire to go, and was not ambitious for the honor.—At the request of the Chairman the motion was put in the following form :—" That the Chairman be requested, if possible, to attend the Con ference, and that in the event of his not doing so the Finance Committee make some other arrangements." Appropriation of Reserves. —Mr 0. Mays moved, "That the revenue for the half year be appropriated aa follows : — Works in Road Board districts, £SGI 19s Gd ; bridges and formation, Wuirua, £150 ; Great North Road, Stokes Point branch, £150 ; Ararimui Riding, £500 ; portage and adjoining roads, Kaipara, £250; works Waitakarei and Station Road, £300 ; Great North Road, Waitemata to Rodney, £200 ; Titirangi, Muddy Creek, and Iluia, £350 ; Great North Road (general), £500 ; total, £2,96119s Gd.—Carried. REMOVAL OF RAILWAY STATION.

Mr Lamb moved, ■' 1 hat the Auckland and Waikato Railway Wharf bo extended to Queen-street Wharf as soon as possible, and that this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Public Works, and the Auckland Harbour Board."—Agreed to, KAIPARA RAILWAY EXTENSION.

Mr Lamb moved, "That the Ivnipara Rail way should be extended northwards through Kaukapakapa into the County of Rodney. —Seconded by Mr Gibbons and agreed to.— Mr Sinclair read the rough draft ot a pcti sion to the Government on the subject. It pointed out the necessity of the Railway being extended to the junction of the Kaukapakapa and Kaipara Rivers. He moved that it bo signed by the Chairman, on behalf of the Council, and forwarded to Wellington.—This wad agreed to. The meeting then terminat cd.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

COROMANDEL, this day, DISCOVERY OF A SKELETON.

The skeleton of a man was found yester day by Mr Goldsworthy, of the Thames, near Cadman's Creek. It, is supposed to bo the remains of a man named Cocky Jones, who was sent by Mr Glover some nine years ago with letters to Craig, Whan gapoua. The letters were subsequently found, but up to this time no traces of Jones. . Constable McCaffrey started to-day to entomb the remains at Whangapoua.

SHIPPING,

The Saxon is loading, and the Albatross and Fannie have sailed.

RUSSELL, this day.

SHIPPING,

Arrived—Start, Magic, and Fawn. Sailed —Hannah Mokau, for the Manu kau ; and the lona, for Auckland. Passen gers—Mr Jobson, and the Misses Christie and Beaslcy.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE WAIHARAKEKE EAST BLOCK

Mr Robert Graham has informed the " Advertiser" that he has no inteutionof opposing the Government in their negotia tions for the purchase of the Waiharakeke East block although the natives wish him to purchase it. NEW ACT OF PARLIAMENT.

Chief Judge Fenton received a telegram to the eil'ect that the Government will in troduce a short Act on the first day of the session, giving the Native Lands Court judges power to subpoena witnesses. On account of the judge not having thi-s power all crown cases are at a stand still. ADD HESS TO MAJOR COOPER. Major Cooper is to be presented with an illuminated address by the Volunteers on the eve oi his departure for England. NEW VOLUNTEER COUPS.

The Whakatane natives engaged for the erection of Runanga house, for Taipara, have lormed themselves into a Volunteer Corps. Mr Sheehan telegraphed that their services would be accepted by the Govern ment.

WELLINGTON, this day. THE "STAR" itEPORTEK INTER-

VIEWS FATHER HENNEBERKY.

The Star reporter has interviewed Father Ilenneberry, who reiterates an emphatic denial of his alleged denouncement of mixed marriages. He visits Auckland about the middle of October, and will there initiate a system of pew rents in place of voluntary contributions. The new system is ex pected to supply ample means for education, maintenance of the clergy, and all necessary buildings.

(Press Agency)

WESTPORT, this day. KORANUI COALMINING COMPANY. The Koranui Coalmining Company has

appointed Mr Dobson engineer, and called for tenders to-day for colliery works. Wainanguaroa.—Eight and a half tons of stone has been got from the new leader at Maloncy's claim, 8 miles from Lyell. It has been crushed, with the result of 1750z5. retorted gold.

NAPIER, this day. SWAMP TO BE FILLED IN AT ONCE.

At a meeting of the Napier Borough Council, this morning it was decided to invive tenders at once for filling in the swamp sections without waiting for the raising of the loan. Arrangements are to be made with the bank for making progress payments.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The ordinary meeting of the members of the Board of Education was held this after noon. Present—Dr. Campbell (chairman), Col. Haultain, Messrs Luke, Moat, and Prime.

Executive Report. — The Executive Report was brought up and read, contain ing various suggestions, but in consequence of the smallness of the meeting the discus sion thereon was held over.

Tenders. —The tender of Mr W. A. Probert was accepted for improvements in Newton East school. —The tender of Mr E. J. Matthews, for erecting a new school building at Ponsonby, was accepted.

Mr Martin's Lectures.—An applica tion was read from Mr Josiah Martin, asking for a subsidy towards the expenses of a course of eight scientific lectures, stating that his preliminary lecture showed that a growing interest was felt in this kind of instruction. If the Board would grant it, he would admit teachers free, and take a larger hall for the accommodation of a larger audience.— The Chairman referred to the trial lectures of Mr Severn, which, though excellent in character, did not answer expectations — Col. Haultain suggested that £20 should be given on the first four lectures, but a return of the numberp attending, witli free tickets, should be made to the Board. —The Secre tary said that Mr Martin intended taking the Lome-street Hall, and with the subsidy of the Board, might circulate three hundred free tickets. —Mr Moat thought that teachers should apply to the Board for free tickets. —It was finally agreed that the Board would give free tickets to teachers desirous of hearing the lectures. HAMILTON West.—A letter was read from the Committee of Hamilton West .School, respecting Mr Culpan's tender for school improvements, and asking advice upon that gentleman's tender, in which he had omitted £29 10s in particulars.—The Board considered that, instead of adding that amount, it would be better to ask for fresh tenders.

Mauklt.—An application, introduced by Rev. William Taylor, of Mauku, for a new school in a central position in that wide district, was received, as most of the chil dren had three or four miles to go to the present school, and in wet weather it was almost impossible! for them to attend. The Board decided not to hear Mr. Taylor on the subject at present an it would answer no good purpose, but informed Mr Taylor that the School Inspector, after visiting the locality, would report upon the matter, when it would receive the greatest possible consideration, as the Board were desirous of multiplying schools aa speedily as poa sible.

Smalt, Grants.—Several applications were received from Auckland east for a small Bum towards furnishing the com mittee-room, and £13, in addition to £30 already granted, for repairs to Dcvonport school.

Te Awamctu.—A public meeting of residents had boon held in this district, protesting against the general conduct of the school committee, at which the follow ing motion was unanimously adopted:— " The inhabitants of Te Awamutu have every confidence in the teacher, Mr Me- Laurin, but none in the committee ; they therefore call upon the Committee to resign." The Secretary was directed to acknowledge the receipt of the same.

A few matters of minor interest were introduced, and the meeting closed.

CABLEGRAMS.

[reuter's special telegrams.]

Italy Disavows Connection -with Recent Democratic Meetings.

ROME, July 24,

The Government has instructed the Italian Representative, at Vienna, to dis avow, on the part of the Government, any participation in the recent democratic meet ings demanding Trieste and the Tyrol.

THE GOVERNOR OF CYPRUS

[reuter's special cablegrams.]

LONDON, July 24, Sir Garnet Wolseley left for Cyprus.

AUSTRALIAN.

WRECK OF THE JAMES SERVICE,

VICTORIAN REFORM BILL,

[reutkr's special cablegrams.]

MELBOURNE, July 25. In the Legislative Council Sir Charles Sladen's Reform Bill passed the second reading. The Postmaster-General differed from his colleagues and resigned. The re-purchase of the Hobson Bay rail way was affirmed by 52 to 9. Probably a oan for the purpose will be immediately placed on the London market. Messrs Stevenson's warehousemen and other defendants concerned in the charge against the firm have been arrested by warrant of the Crown. They have been admitted to bail.

SYDNEY, July 25,

The Government have decided that the new loan shall only be a million and a-half. The barque James Service, bound to Melbourne from Calcutta, with a cargo of castor oil, pite, and sacks, has been totally wrecked on the Murray Reef, Western Australia. All the crew and passengers (numbering seven) are believed to be lost.

EDEN TERRACE BOUNDARY ROAD.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir,—l have read in your paper two letters, one by Mr Shaw and another by Mr Suiter, about the state of the. Mount Eden Road, and to whose duty it is to keep it in repair. Sir, I should think that instead of offering their sympathy [to Mr Hayes and others that are suffering from the state of the road (sympathy indeed), they would be sympathyieing to a purpose if they would combine and give ten pounds each to re pair the road for the present. And, sir, as to whose duty it is to repair the road, I think if the trustees of the Mount Bden Board would call a public meeting of the ratepayers they would be unanimous in saying that the money collected at the toll had more right to be spent on the road from Kyber Pass to the gravel pits instead of fencing the roads from the pits to the Three Kings, and; sir, this month I would suggest to the ratepayers of both districts to put in men as trustees that had less selfishness and more humanity than some of tho=e in power seem to have tit present. As to the Eden Ter race district, forgive me, sir, for calling it a district, if all their rotes, subsidies, dog licenses, &c, wore spent on that piece of disputable road if. would not keep it in repair; but the trustees of Mount Eden believe in the old maxim, " Unto him that hath shall be given, and to him that hath not from him shall be taken away even that which he hatlu"—H. Waite, between two fires.

Professor Huxley met with an accident which made him rather lame for a time. Questioned by his friends he asserted that it occurred ' through the "involuntary dynamics of a rotatory necessity," or in other words through the upsetting of a han som cab.

The annual tea and social entertainment in connection with the Tonic Sol-fa Choral Union will be held this evening iv the Alexandra-street schoolroom.

Waipu has started two local industries, a fellmongery by Mr Metcalf, and a tannery by Mr M. T, McKenzie.

Gas is superior to every other material as ! »light-giving agent, not only on account of '■ its brilliancy and its cheapness, but because it is safer, economises time and labour, and is more easily managed. Amongst all classes of society it is in high favour ; taking rank with the necessaries, as well as the elegancies of life. It merits whatever can be said on its behalf. Those w*>o have enjoyed its advantages are always the most ready, as they are also the most competent to pro claim its praise.—[See Advertisement.] When You Wish to Furnish Your Souse, obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informa tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have lately purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Swis* Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-price ! Also, just opened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. Just received, some magnificent all-wool Kidder minster Carpets, for dining and bed-rooms ; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels and -belt Carpets : the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of House Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron Brass, Kauri, Cedar, Rimu, and Mottled Kauri ; with Wardrobes, Drawers, Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Linoleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid, and Goods delivered Frke of Charge to any part of the town. Catalogues sent Post Free. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Arcade," where, in addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— HOLLOWAY, GAELICK, AND CRANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.

EVENING STAIi FRIDAY JULY 26



WANTED, a respectable Lad of 15 for a fow days only (or longer).—Apply at 10 a.m. at S. Rout's Boot and Shoe Ware house, High-street. "T^ANTED, a clean active Girl about 13 W or 14 to mind Children for a few hour 9 during tho day.—MrsSyms, Grey-street. W~" ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. James Cooper, top of Vincent-3t. ANTKD, for a few cays work, an Engineer to clean and pack up a machine—Apply at this oflice ; __ , ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. H. P. Barber, York-street, Parnell. ANTED, 100 Brace of Pheasants highest current price.—Apply tt. Hulme Butchc, Queen-street. _ WANTED, a Woman Servant, for the country.—Mrß. Martin, comer of Hob son and West Queen-streets. ANTED, a first-class Cabinetmaker ; to a good hand constant employment.— Apply immediately to Langley and Newman, Napier. ANTED, a good Coat Hand; con stant empl yment and good wages to a Btoady man.—Cargo and McKaig. ANTED, those who want Rood Tea and Cheap Groceries to come and ge them at "VV. S. Collins, Family Grocer, Parnell. ANTED Known, the most wholesome as well tw tho most agreeable beverage Is Collins' 3s Tea. Sold only by W. S. Collins, Wholesale and Retail Tea Dealer, Manukau Road. Parnell. WANTED, Bushmen and Splitters.— Apply to M. Fr. Roe, One unga. WANTED, a suitable Man for kitchen TV and general hotel work.—Apply to Capt. Lee 3, BS. Wallabl, Unehunga. ONDERFUL Bargains. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. W" "ANTED to Let, a comfortable Sitting room and Bedroom ; also superior ac commodation for three or four single gentlemen. —Belmont House, Vincent-street. WANTED, four Apprentices. — Mrs. Fargie, Dres3 and Mantlemaker, 98, Hobson-etreet. ANTED, a good Laundress.—Apply Mrs. Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. WANTED" a~good Cook ; references required.- Apply to Mrs. David Nathan, Karangahape Road. ANTED, a good elderly General Ser vant, must be a good Laundress; also, a Black Boy.—Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road. W ANTED, immediately, a Compositor. - Apply Star Office. ~\%T ANTED, the Ladies and Gentlemen TT of Auckland to fall at the Cheap Drapery and Boot and Shoe Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, where lam offering my Goods at prices that will secure a fair share of the public patronage.—John Simpson. WANTED Known, the cheapest place in Auckland for Boots, Shoes, &c, is "William Hoi,i>sworth's Cheap Boot and Shoe Warebouso, 29, Victoria-street. Gentlemen's and Ladies' Boots and Shoss nv-de to order. Fit and Quality guaranteed. Fancy Slippers made up at moderate prices. ?S O TO BAT IT. WANTED, the Public to Know that the Public Baths, Victoria-street East, are open week days, 7 a.m. till 9 p.m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m.; end all week days, except Saturday, from 2 till d p.m.. for Ladieu. Hot, Cold, and Shower Bath, and every convenience for Ladies and Gentleman. Ib. fer=! ~\TOTICE. —Wanted, employment for an JL^I Kight-horse Power Portable Engine.— For terms and particulars apply to F. Andrew, Otara, near Otahuhu. AN TED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, a good Patent Singer Sewing Machine, £6 10a; Glass Decanters, la 9d each ; two for 3s ; Superior Plate Polish. Is tin; Glass Decanters, full of treacle, 2s 6d; Cruets, three bottles, 2s 6d each, or 23s per dozen; Cruets, four bottles, 3s 6d each, or 6 for 18s ; another lot Large Pictures, 6s 6d each, or two for 12s; Patent Watch K"eys, for any watch, Is dozen ; Steel Button Hooks, only Id each, Slate Pencils, 8d per box of 100, or 6s per 1000; Cruet Bottles, &1 each, or 4s 9d dozen ; Sciiool Slates, from 2s 6d to 4a 6il dozen; also, a lot Of Other things too numerous to mention.— H. Watts. General Dealer, Pitt-street.



V¥f ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS, MONHjy ADVANCED in SUMS of G2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at I*. H. NffiUMKQBN, Auckland Loan Office, IGS, Queen-street opposite Savingn Bank. Private entrance down right-of-way. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, another lot of Treacle, 8,974 lbs., only 3d lb., 12 lbs. for 2a 6d; 50 boxes Clothes Peers. 6s per box of 5 gross, 4 dozen for 6d; Bath Bricks, 3d: 30 cases Jam, 7d and 8d per tin, 6b 9d doz. • 801 l and Black's Plaid Matches, 7d dozen, 6s 3d gross; 334 Black Cloth Caps, will be sold at about half-price ; three shilling Caps only Is 6d; two shilling Caps only Is ; and lot of Caps at 9d each; Japanese Cigar Cases, from 9d to Is 6d each ; 500 assorted Pictures, only 6d each, i for Is 8d; 487 yards of Maltese Laoo. from 6d to Is 3d per yard; Plated Cruets, 7s 6d and 8s 6d each : Violins, from 3s 6d to 30a each ; Washing Powder?, only 6d per dozen ; Raisins and Cur rants, only 4d lb.; Sperm Candles, lid lb., 6 lbs. for 5s 3d; Glass Plates, 3d to lOd each; lot of Bronze Figures. Is and Is 3d each; Ladies Winter Boots, 6s 6d per pair ; Ladies' Chignons, worth 2s, only 9d, three for 2s; Good Tea, 2s per lb.; Notepaper, 3d per quire, five quiren for lid ; Knvelopes, 25 for 2d; Pens, eight for Id ; School Slates. 3d, id, sd. and 6d ; Slate Pencils, six or Id ; Walnuts, 4d lb.; 12 lbs. for 3s; Peanuts, 26a per sack ; Glass Candlesticks, only Is Bd, 2s, and 2a (id per pair ; Japanese Trays, Is each : Ladies Japanese Collar Boxes, 9d, Is, and Is 6d, very cheap ; Japanese 5s 6d to 30s per pai : and a variety of other articles cheap ; Flower rots, from Id to 8s 6d per pair; the balance of the same Black Braid, 12 yards for Is 3d. 4s 3d per gro.y • Piuk China Cups and Saucers, Is ; Green, lOd • Blue, lOd ; Plates, 6d; Barms, lOd, to match the cups ; 20 dozen Meat Dishes, cheap, from 6d to 3a 6d; Vegetable Dishes, 2-3 6d to 3i 6d; Albums, Is and 3s 6d each; 100 dozen Wine Glasses, 4d and sd, 3s 6d and 4s per dozen; Japanese Glove Boxes, 2s 6i; Japanese Vases, 5s 6d to 30a per pair ; Black LUima Braid, 36 yds. for Is 31 ; Carraway Seeds, only lOd lb., not less than one pound; Canary Seeds, od lb.; lot of Children's Pole Combs, ouly 2d each; Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d; 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 : per pair: 9 and 10, Is 61; Largo Back Combs, only Is • Shell Necklaces reduced to 10s. three for 24a ; Pack Combs, 3d, 3d, and 6d ; Hair Pins, Is 4d per lb.; Brown Teapots, from Is 4d to 3s.— H. WATTS, Pitt-street. TTTyE, EAR, AND THROAT SPECIA JJJ LIST.—Dr. Schwartzbach, Devonshire House, Hobson-street. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m TUST PUBLISHED: " THE STRANGER," A SONG, by Pro. Martin Swallow. PRICK, 2s. 6d. nett. May be had of all Music-sellers.



I VX7"ANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE n is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and oilier Kuilding Materia's, includina Sashes DoorH, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, llails. Hardwood Felloes. Shafte, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, fee, fee., at the lovve-t market price, at hiH V»r'lo. Customhouse-street \Tt A " NT X D, 2 Men for Circular 2 Men for Breaking-down Saw 2 Men accustomed to work in Bash 7\Ti!l 2 Men used to Blasting Rocks. —Guthrio and Larnach Co. (Limited), Queen street, Auckland; or Onehunga. ___. W' AN TED KNOWN, that W. Bjovvt. hill, Bootmaker, late of 70. Queen-street has removed to his new premises, 156. Queen street, next to the New Zealand Clothing Factory, where all orders for town or country, will receive piompt attention. Tenders. CHRISTCHTJRCH DISTRI ..",T DRAINAGE BOARD. TENDER FOR SUPPLY OF SKTER PIPES. Tenders will be received up till noon on THURSDAY. 22nd of August, for the Supply and Delivery of Sewer Pipes. Tenderj must be addressed to the Secretary of the Chrisrchurch 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. /piTY OF AUCKLAND. PLANTING TREES, &c. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of WffiD NESDAY, 31st in tant, for Planting TrecQ in certain streets in the City, in terms of speciflr-a tions 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 26. 1878. TO PLUMBERS AND SLATERS. Tenders will be received until 3 p.m. TUKS DAY, the 30th instant, for Plumbers and Slaters Work in Princes-3treet. Apply at my office. ' JAMES WRIGLEY. Architect. npENDEES are required for the Eiec- I tion of a Cottage in East-street, Newton. Plans and specifiptions to be.'een at the shop of Mr W. W. Robinson, Tobacconist, 93. Q.ueen- Btreet. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS are invited for the Supply and Delivery of 110,000 feet Kauri Junk Timber. Specifications to bo seen at the Railway Manager's Offices, Auckland and Hclensville; and Tenders to be left at Auckland Office on or before 12 noon of MONDAY, 29th July, 1878. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. Meetings PERSEVERANCE GOLD MINING COMPANY. An Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders In the Perseverance Gold Mining Company (Limited), will be held at the Office of the Com pany, Queen-street, Thames, on TUESDAY, 20th August, 1878, at 3o'clock p.m. Business :—lst. To confirm recommendation of Directors for amalgamating with the Welcome and Young New Zealand Mines, and forming a new Company, to be called the Welcome Extended Goldmining Company (Limited). 2ud. To empower the Directors to wind up the Perseverance Goldmining Company (Limi teri). under Clause 112 of the Mining Companies Act, 1872. THOMAS HORSBRUGH, Manager. Thames, 24th July, 1878. SOUTH KAPANGA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in the above Company will be held, at ihe Company's Office. Kapanga, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th July, 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m. Business: To authorise the Directors to let a portion of the mine on tribute, and other business that may be brought forward. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. "XTTx 0 N LIGHT Wo KS E. Troopers are reauested to attend, in uniform, a Meeting at the Harp of Erin Hotel, KUerslie, on MONDAY EVENING next, July 29, at half past seven o'clock. Business of great importance. ALFRED K. ISAACS, Captain Commanding. July 26,1878. J 9 0. __ G. T. The SIR HENRY HAVKLOCX 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. |||||[||m G^S^lßJßM^Secretary^^ Educational. . DANCING TAUGHT !—Carlton Academy. Hobfion-street. Juvenile Clasp : Saturday afternoons, at 2. Adult Class : Friday evenings, at 7. Chas. B. Andruw, Instructor. ERR MAX KOBE R, Recently prom Germany, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Mr. K. G. Schwartze, Jeweller, Albert Buildings, Queen-street. Auckland. (^i OVERNESS.—A competent Governess \JT wishes for Re-engagement in town or country.-—E.L., Box 178, Post-office, Auckland. "ifcTAVIGATION taught by John~~S. _13l Dames, London Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over fifty Masters and Mates in Auckland, is a guarantee of his ability to teach. School at No 16. Abercrombio-street. Terms on application. NAVIGATION.— Candidates for Certili- J3i 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 be formed at private residence. T> E V IVAL SERVICES. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. Special Evangelistic Services are now being held in connection with the Wesleyans of Auck land. They begin every evening at seven o'clock. A Special! Prayer Meeting, in con nection with tho Services, is held every morning at 7 o'clock. All earnest Christian workers are invited. The Prayer Meeting is held in the Pitt-street School-room. The Evening Meetings will be conducted in the Church. LADIES, TAKE NOTE OF THIS !— Two iinpo: tant points should not be lost sight of in selecting a Sewing Machine, First: Bo not misled by long and extravagant puffs in the papers about Machines which are frequently made only to sell, and more frequently sod by those who, from their want of mechanical know ledge, can only parrot-like repeat the puff. 2nd: Beware of purchasing a Sewing Machine because it happens to be a few shillings cheaper, and have afterwards to psy dearly for it in worry, delay, and vexation. The undersigned, from his intimate knowledge of Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend Taylor's Patent Sewing Machine as a really good, genuine, and well tested Machine. In addition to the Lock-stitch Machine, the Taylor Co. have introduced a good Twisted Loop Machine. Price, with extras, 2 Guineas.—lnspection invited at the So'e Agent's, T. PEACOCK'S, Shortland-street, opposite the Post-office. rJOMFORI'ABLE Board and Residence V/ for a single Gentleman five minutes walk from Bank of New Zealand.—For address.apply Stah office. BOARD and Residence ot a superior character for two gentlemen.—Mrs Cashel, Exeonia House, Hobson-street. mHE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY JL (LIMITED), AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To persona willing to become Consumers of fJAS. The Company open tho St, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet o Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. And SUPPLY a METER, keeping the whole in order, WiTHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Compauy: 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. T N D A NKP. UP T CV. J In THE ESTATE O? J. 3tf. FRENCH & CO. All parties imif-Sted to the above Estate are hereby noticed thai: unkss their accounts are paid to v'r jiinica Wat on or lh* undesigned, on or "H-foro the lpt August, legal proceedings wiil h" token for thuir recovery. ALJCiXAN i.) Kit i >KW.A R, Creditor's Trustee. Address:—Messrs. G. W. Owes & Co., Ifott^street. rjHO I.XT. that conveniently-situated B Tioi's.' in the Mr.miknu Roart lately occupied by (>. A. Leech, Esq.—Shirley W. Hill, agent. fWI.O LET, nnfnrnislieci, two Rooms in JL Holieon-Street. -Kncjuire Mr. Corley, Baker. f|>o L''-T, a tli'-co-ioom^d House, good k well and garde*-, in West-street, New ion, near Upper Qtiecn-strtei. — Apply to J. CUu-kson, •Jnj2le_P_Le-l l lis-:si--~——— r|lO LIST, two good Houses corner of I. >ay.i:r and Hepburn-street, near the Lamp.— Apply or 'ho.jrirpnvs ■*. rf'iO i-KT,"a 5-roomcd Gt-age, in good Jl order nnri situation : rwit low.—Apply to J. Warren. Rnrangahivpf Roi,ii. _____ THIO LET, live-roonxicl House and pantry JL near Pi. James' Church, Wellington-street. Apply ut Torn -toro top of Hobson-strcet. f%^O LEV. two or four Furnished or Un- S. fnrnfshed Rooms, with use of kitchen, in Parnell.— \PP_y_by letter to " C." this office. B'or Sale. Oil BALE, ,n.. Homestead .it Epsom, close to t!io Prince Albert Hotel; three quarters of an acre, with two Dwelling Houses, thereon, in K l(;(' repair ; well fenced with stone walls, and plunted with some flrst-c'ass fruit traos.—Ayply on promises to Mr Wilson, Epsom. A .BARGAIN.—Wanted to Sell, a nice /-% ti'c-roomci Cottage in the centre of the city, within five, rninnt^s walk of the Union Bank, and though in tint very heart of the city, and admirably situated Tor business, is at the smne tkaa l-s quiet and r«U: ed and as pleasantly Bitunt"'! for ;t p!a«*e of residence as if in the Subinbs For full partlcnla's as to price and permis.-ion to view,' &c, apply to A. Bettany, Mr K. Arlhnv'a Auction 'M-.vt. __ im " U H " B, U G S. FOR SALS, a consignment of Wallabi, Opos- Riitn. Be::r. Kangaroo, i.r.<! j'.nm Skin Rugs and Mats. i±AM\JXL COCIIRANE & SON. IJ^Oii SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage JD and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £36 8s a-ycar. SAMUEL COCIIRANE & SON, Jjh nri A inputs. Fort-stlf et. *^Z*r i. \r principles, or on other terms to suit borrowe: p.—C. WilliaTnc.q.i, Estate agent, Vul can Lrjic. IvlortgaK^s and Loaii3 negotiated. ei^i~AC'!ti'- FARM in Wairoa South, all *tP"i * rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good tmvrs, a splendid bush run, House of A rooms, dairy, stable, »beds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, Houee aud Land Agent, Shortland street. !*•% 10.3 FT-CU ACiiE.—Bo acres first-clas3 ofe-V Lund, 1* niiles rroni (tpotiki township^— S. Vailo, LancTasont, Shortland-street. _q tj «r ~j s, — HOUSE of 5 rooms, with wa^h o»J*y*.*iK howse., scuilcry, and every con venience; sJso 2-stail siabie and hay-loft, with corner freehold allotment 50 x 100.— S. Vaile, House ai.il Laud ajfent, 'c hortland-street. a»/a PC* U — FAiiM of il<t jcrra, of good leve^ 3*rk*)\*. Land, 30 acres in grass in four dtddocks, orchard and garden, House of five rooms and scullery, dairy, two-stall stable and loft, two etore-houßcs, calves-house, shed for 20 cows, pineries, Sec, 1J iniiys from Auckland. Price, £i'so. Stock, i£ required, at valuation.— 8. Vaile. Land and Eb; ate Agent. Shortland-at. iiiljTifc —VVWLiL-UUILT HOUBK of four rooms and wash-house, &c, with, freehold allotment 50xi0;:, at JMouDtKden.—S. Vaile, House and Land .A cent, bhortland-street. X^TtIAU. — Several Corner Allotments, v ¥ opposite thu Church and Hotel, for Sale or Lease on very easy terms.—C. Williamson, Land Agent. LA? D, LAND.—V- 'anted, blocks of land in this p"-ovir:ce, irnp-oved or unimproved, for Southern firm.—O. Williamson, Land agent, Vulcan Lane, O X SALE, A First-class Watchmaker and Jeweller Business n Napier. Principals only dealt with. For every information, apply to Messrs. hiSAViCR BitOd. & SOLOMON, Wellington; Or. Messrs. IT AY MAN & CO., Dunedin. Wellington, July 9, IS7B. fTIOR SALE, a neat 4-roomed Cottage in J the City, freehold, 10 x 10, detached, tank, with underground drainage, well built, and in perfect order. Price, : etGO. —Apply Newspaper Agency Office, 41, Grey-street. TT> OAII D U F E D UC A T lON. Teachers and Probationers desiring to attend the course of Scientific Lectures, to be delivered by Mr. Josiah Martin, can obtain Free Tickets of Admission o:i ai)piicatioti to the Secretary, at tre Oificaq, Wyiul'lum-straet. mo THE GENERAL PUBLIC. JL OF THE PROVINCIAL "DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND. WOLFE V. HART. Take notice that Mr Wolfe, the proprietor of Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, has re cently obtained an injunction, made on hearing of both parties, against Sir Henri J. Hart, of Melbourne, in the Supreme Court of Victoria, restraining Mr Hart from offering,, or exposing for sale, or selling any of his Schnapps in bottles similar to those used by Mr Wolfe, or only colorably diJTeriug therefrom, or in packages or parcels similarly got tip, or with labels colorably imitated, and that it is Mr Wolfe's intention to proceed against all persons making or using such imitations in this colony; and, further, take notico thereof to forthwith desist from making sale, or disposing of, or offering, or exposing for sale any imitation of Mr Wolfe's manufacture, tho production of Mr Hart, or of any other person, as you will answer the same at your proper peril. Dated at Auckland this 24th day of July. 1878. L. D. NATHAM & CO., Agents. I&TESTLE'S MILETFOOD, for Infants, _I_^ prepared at Vevey, Switzerland, is the " biggest thing" in it* way of the present day.— Can be bad of F. Whitehead» Victoria KWMfc COPIES of the "History"of FMJ'yj' the Sea" are expected early Fin August. Subscribers are respectfully requested to be prepared.—D. D. Reid. SUITABLE EEWARD will be paid by the undersigned for an authenticated Pedigree of the Shorthorn Bull, " Jonaß Webb," imported to Auckland about 15 years since by Joseph Newman, Esq.—Maclean and Co. LOST, yesterday, near bottom of Hobson street, a Small Black and Tan Terrier Slut, with a piece of red braid round its neck.— Finder will receive 53 reward on bringing same to W. Mason. Hobscn-street, opposite Governor Browne Hotel. "F OST, a Retriever! sup (dog) about eight JIJ weeks old.—Anyone returning the same to Branston ana Forster will be rewarded. LOST, cither in Newton or in Newton and Ponsonby 'Bus, on the night of the 15th instant, a Harnesh Shawl.—Anyone return ing the same to ?.ira. -.IcTndoe, Newton Cash Store, Tvill b;i rewarded. LOST, a large Newfoundland Puppy, white, with ears and one side of face black, large black patch on left side and on back, small spot at rbot o:! tail, and small white spot on nose; answers to the name of Balder. Registered collar, mi; year 1878.-A reward will be given on his return to Mr. E. B. Dickson, Regent-street, OraftonHcsd. LOST yesteiday between Wakefield and Ilobson-strects, a Hat Box containing four Ladies Felt Hats. Finder -will receive os on returning same to this office^ FESCI N &-—All kinds of Fencing undertaken by contract or otherwise, at oweat rates, by S White, Brighton Parnell. SATUUDAY, JULY 27, At Tnree o' Clock Afternoon. ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART. FOR SALE, on Saturday next, July 27 3 at 3 o'clock. Furniture Groceries Books Fancy Goods, &c, &c. Second-hand Harness Seed Potatoes Sewing Machine. R. A. ENGLAND, Auctioneer, Queen-street, Onohunga.