Ultimately Mr Moss's motion wasj shelved by the Speaker leaving the chair on the understanding that £400 will be placed on the estimates to defray cost of printing' a hook (suggested by the Premier)] on bo tanical productions suitable to New Zea land, giving a description of the requisite soil, temperature, mode of cultivation, and modes of preparing the commod ty. SECOND READINGS.

Mr Stout's bill, allowing Savings Banks to distribute accumulated profits, amount ing to some £30,000, among public institu tions, was read a second time- Also, the Administration Bill, to simplify the deal ings with real estate in the Jntestate Estates. Mr Wason's Regulation of Mines Bill passed second reading, and bills by Mr Sutton enabling the Napier Corporation to drain the swamp ; also for the construction of a harbour at Wairoa, passed through a similar ordeal. !:','-',

VARIOUS MATTERS,

In reply to Mr De Latour, the Hon. Mr Fisher said the employment of females in telegraph offices had not been a success. Mr Beetham's motion for an inquiry into the manner of conducting colonial surveys, was negatived. , Mr Barton withdrew his resolution order ing an inquiry into the conduct of the Wellington police, in favour of an amend ment proposed by Mr Stout-, referring the. matter to the Gaol Committee. IMPORTED TIMBER. Mr J. E. Brown to move, " That as it is proposed by the Government to remove the duty on imported grain and flour, it is expedient that the duty on imported timber should also be removed." MOTIONS BY AUCKLAND MEM BERS. In reply to Mr Hamlin's question about a National Rifle Association, Mr Sheehan said the Government were prepared to encourage such an Association by handing over the equipments hitherto used at colonial meetings, and giving them the use of a Government reserve, but thought it would be time enough to make a money grant when the Association showed itself in earnest. Mr Tole has given notice to ask the Gov ernment, " If they will cause steps to be taken to have the Great North Road, the New North Road, and other main roads in the County of Eden put and maintained in a state of repair ?" Sir Robort Douglas received a promise of papers relative to the settlement of Portu guese and natives of Madeira north of Auckland. NEW OTAGO RAILWAY. . Mr Macandrew held out no hope of the line from Queer, stown to Cromwell] being surveyed yet.

LICENSING.

Mr Sheehan said the Government Bill would equalise license fees throughout the •colony. ONEHUNGA WHARF.

Papers.laid on the table re the Onehunga wharf shew the depth of water at low tide at the old whaif to be Bft. 2in., 7ft., 7ft.; and at the new wharf 7ft. 9in., Bft. 3iu., 6ft. 6in., 7ft. 9in., 6ft., sft., sft. 9in., 5f fc. Bin. Vessels berthing at the old wharf have caused a hollow .there. During the ; period from the original survey to, the pre sent time, the depths have increased over ! the lengths of both the old and the new wharfs from a foot to two feet six inches. No bearings Avere taken because there was ■sufficient evidence iv piling the old wharf that the difficulty would be to pre vent the piles going too far, not to get them down far enough. Nearly all the piles in front of the 32 piers had to be cradled to prevent them going too far. 3. Before the plans of the new wharf were completed, the District Engineer consulted the Harbour Master (verbally) fas to the best position. The Harbour Master was fully aware from the first of the nature and site of the wharf. At the request of the Onehunga residents a greater clearance was given betweea the old and new wharf. This was effected by mov ing the head of the structure 100 ft further ■down the stream, but parallel to the line as planned. Thus we projected the extreme fntP "very" filirl'lioTdmg'grounll.-t^gne'df iraHN Blackett." A JOKE. A joke is going around the lobbies respecting borrowing of Webster's dictionary and Roget's Thesauraus to prepare the address to the Queen. Mr Whitaker threatens to ask the Government whether they expect the Queen's English to be talked in the House in the absence of books. DIFFICULTY IN THE COUNCIL, i > There was a slight difficulty between two Legislative Councillors yesterday, on the , question of seats. Mr Pharazyn com plained to the Speaker that the Hon. Mr Robinson had " jumped" his claim. This was totally denied by Mr Robinson, who said if there had been any " jumping" it was on the part of Mr Pharazyn. Mr Miller deprecated such trivial matters being before the Council. The Speaker stated the practice that had obtained here, as also that of the. House of Commons, the result finally being that the Hon. Mr Robinson formally kept possession of the disputed position. TRAVELLING BY THE HINEMOA.| Considerable interest is felt in the return of persons who travelled in the Hinemoa, and the amounts they paid to the revenue, and where charged to public account. Mr J. C. Brown is understood to be a debtor for board to the tune of ss. Several other swells in more or less sums, including some ladies. Mr G. M. Reed, in guileless inno ■ cence of the rules on board put ashore with out paying 16s 6d, and several others let the ■country in for larger sums. The rule is to give a free passage, the passenger paying for his food and refreshments. ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN. In the Legislative Council to-day the Hon. Captain Fraser is to. move that the following address to Her Most Gracious Majesty, contained in the Committee's re-" port laid upon the table on Wednesday, the 21st August, be agreed to :— " To Her Most Excellent Majesty, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and Empress of India. " Most Gracious Sovereign,—We, your Majesty's loyal and dutiful subjects, the Legislative Council of New Zealand, in Parliament assembled, approach Your Majesty with the assurance of our loyal attachment to your Majesty's Throne and person. We, in common with your Majesty's subjects in every part of the Empire, have watched with the deepest interest, the progress of events in the course of the war in the east of Europe, now, we hope, happily terminated ; and we desire gratefully to recognise the wisdom and firmness, with which the honour and interests of the Empire have been upheld, even amidst adverse circumstances. We have rejoiced to observe with what alaciity the inhabitants of the most re mote parts of your Majesty's do minions hastened to assure your Majesty that had it been necessary to re sort to arms in vindication of the rights and honour of the Throne and Empire, they would have been glad of the opportunity to evince their attachment and loyalty to the Throne which is one of the chief characterises of the people inhabiting, your. Majesty's colonies and dependencies. In the success which has crowned your Majesty's exertions for the cause of humanity, justice, and; honour, at the Congressj. we, recognise" elements which, by the consolidation of the Empire, by erecting barriers against future aggression, give promise of an honourable and durable peace." - , i

THEATRE ROYAL.

Ik spite of the: bad weather the theatre was again well patronißed lastnight, and " Forsaken " went better than over. The sensation iscene is

now a marvel of completenessl, .and the exciting crisis with which it concludes is''worked up ~«..mostßucceßßfally. All wha.hara:riot witnessed .-.' thtfpiece ought to make a, point; of "doing bo at once, for in spite of the good.hoiises itlmust be .withdrawn on Monday, when 8 hi.tV.i :,. ANOTHER GREAT BILL" is to <be presented, in order to introduce to the people of Auckland, the well-known Australian favourite G. D. Uhaplin. The new drama in which he wiil appear, "Enoch Arden," is adapted from Tennyson's famous poem of that name.

The story is of a deeply interesting ikind. It., embraces several exciting scones of adventure, | and some \ileasing pictures of domestic interest. I Mr Charles Holmes will have ample • opporiuni- ! ties for the exercise of his art, as several im portant sets are required. The sensation will /yf>; GREAT WRECK SCENE, ! , which seems likely to surpass "even the steam sawmills. Mr Chaplin, who, of course, plays the title role, will be supported by the present powerful Company, who have all been; specially re-engaged for theproductioD;- ■'

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS,

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day,

MINING,

A crushing of one ton from the ireef driven upon at the 640 feet level of the Big Pump Shaft by the Associated Company only yielded Sdwts., scarcely payable. The manager believes that when a few,feet more are driven the reef will prove payable.

Cure.—The manager started the stopes on the continuation of Morrison's leader. The stone looks promising. The crushing will be started next week. . ; jj

DISTRICT COURT.

The action of Farrar v. Scott, the King of Pain, for £100 for breach of contract, is proceeding. The verdict is likely to be in favour of the plaintiff

TAURANGA, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE KATIKATI PARTY. The s.s. Hinemoa with the No. 2 party of Katikati special settlers arrived alongside the wharf at eleven this morning, and was welcomed by the Town Board. An address of welcome was read byMrE. M. Edgcumbe, chairman. They are all delighted with the appearance of the streets and suburbs. COROMANDEL, this day. MINING. Kapanga.—A large haul of specimens was made yesterday with a good show in the face. Hauraki.—A number of Coromanel gentle men have taken in hand to develope the new lode just found on the surface of the old company, who, it appears, did not fulfil their engagements, hence the hew party. " CHURCH MATTERS. The second quarterly meetiug of the church-wardens and vestry was held at Christchurch yesterday, and passed off harmoniously. Mr Gentil received a vote of thanks for his trouble in getting up the concert, and also for building the new gallery.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE). NAPIER, this day. The Mayor of Auckland, who has been quite lionised since his arrival here, leaves for home by the Taupo to-morrow. v- WELLINGTON, this day. WELLINGTON TRAMWAY. ~

The Wellington steam tramwaywas pri vately opened yesterday afternoon by a special trip, which passed off with complete success. M speed of Bto 10 miles an hour was maintained with perfect safety, uphill and'downhill alike. Although the curves and gradients are very sharp, the engine and car passed them with the greatest ease, and horses in most case 3 took but little notice, only one or two skittish young horses, who were startled, apparently more at the bril liant scarlet colour with which the cars are painted than at the engine, the latter working very quietly, with scarcely any visible steam. A grand public opening takes place on Saturday by his Excellency the Governor, and the tramway will work regularly on and after next Monday, when a full stock of engineers and eight cars arrive. It is intended to run each way every three minutes. At present only 3 engines of a total of 8 have arrived ; six others are expected soon. There is every indication that the tramway iFamVay H~tne"Xus?falia Tn- Mfiife?* steam MR GILLON ON THE MOVE AGAIN. Mr Gillon relinquished the editorship of the New Zealahder to-day. • Report says he has been used with scant courtesy by the directors in consequence of his manifest ing too independent a spirit. He is said to have fallen foul of some influential local capitalists who were able to render his position too uncomfortable for him. Mean while the fine Roman hand.of Mr Stout is recognised in the leaders. . •^General sympathy is felt for Mr Gillon in in the severance of hiscohnection with the " New Zealand Post" on va 5 month's salary, and a private 'testimonial is being raised, whicli will be paid^o Mrs Gillon. PER PRESS AGENCY;)

WEtIiINSTON, thia day. ■■■•,;. i- SpiEPING^: Sailed : Kosannah 3?dse for Kaipara. ';, " ' r^CABTEfiTON, this day. ': ■ y'- ■■•■ -^ssa'ult. i I Thomas' 'Nelson and CarL.Jensen were arrested last -njght;for haying.-committed a murderous '~ assault on vMattliewj Wild. They inflictedlVery dangerous scalp wounds five or six. inches'>3ong turned up over the crown of \.th.e;:' head." The :do;ctors report unfavourably; ■ . ; ' :-^.; lr ■■:-.;? l| r.. tbis day..- , ' ;FIRE. ... ,' ' ■■" '"' A fire last" rlight totally destroyed New ton's Livery Stables, Hardy-street. It broke out in the loft, which was full of hay, and the whole stables were in a mass of blaze when first discovered. Five horses were burnt to death, and two so seriously injured that they had to be shot.: One of the latter broke adrift, with, its clothes burning, and galloped wildly down Trafal gar-street, .and dashed at the door of the Club, smashing the glass entrance. The harness arid saddlery are all destroyed.; they with the horses were insured for £300 in the National, and £300 in the Norwich; Union. The overseer's house and furniture were totally destroyed, and are uninsured.

FOXTON, this day. . A LUNATIC'S SUICIDE. /% A Mrs Richard Taylor, a lunatic on )her way to Wellington by the Jane Douglas,, jumped overboard last night, and was§ drowned. The body awaits the coroneE'|* investigation at Whyte's hotel.

The Beer Tax.

DEPUTATION TO MR BALLANCE.^, (PUB STAB SPECIAL WJBSfy! (From Our Own Correspondent). WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The brewers' deputation was introduced by Mr Marshall. He read a written, statement to the effect:—Firstly : That the principle of taxing local manufactures is highly objectionable, inasmuch as it seriously affects the development of our resources. Secondly: That the beer tax, ,as imposed by the Government, will in terfere to a serious extent with colonial industry, and with its being fairly developed, after years of hard struggling and great expenditure of ;money. Thirdly: That the tax, if borne by the brewers, will be a direct tax upon the trade, and,there; fore a class tax ; and: if borne by consumers' will bear heavily on working men, who looks ■■upon his beer, as being-as much a necessity! as" tea^&nd sugar. Fourthly:.: That. the;.i;ax. •■\v.ill:;haye v a tendency;"to" increase the consumption of 'spirits,- and that spirits, not beer,-are the chief cause tot drunkenness' in this colony; if the tax is! necessary 5 •itishO.uld be on spirits, riotv beer. FifthlyXTiie tax is retrospective! and presses heavily, on brewers who have large contracts to" fulfil. Sixthly : Those brewers who use English malt and hops are doubly taxed.. Seventhly: It is a vexatious"iax, and interferes with the developement of industry, by encouraging private brewing in order to escape the tax.

!; Eighthly-.Theitax-would offer inducements Ito use articles in the manufacture of beer I deleterious to the consumer, for the purpose Of cheapening the cost of production. 9. The brewers did not think that they should be taxed because of the falling off of the revenue rece'ved from the importation of English beer, when, the falling off in the revenue derived from the importation of spirits caused the colonial distillers to he closed, the Government give them twelve months notice, to allow them to clear stock, and gave a large bonus as compensation for vested interests. 10 That the effect would be to stop com petition by forcing small brewers to close their doors, thus throwing trade into hands of few capitalists. 11. That the beer tax: has never been imposed in any, of- the Australian colonies. ; V_. /Mr Ballarice asked whether by doubling the taxes'the deputation meant being twice taxed.—Mr Marshell said he referred only to the additional duty.—Mr Ballance said the Amount of duty proposed was ; 6J per cent, "while remission on sugar was two per cent, It must be-admitted that the falling off on EnglisEheer was due to the high duty, hut would the brewers object to a reduction of that duty which would largely increase the consumption of it I The duty .on ; English beer in New Zealand was- Is 3d, while. m -ttieAustralian colonies it,was only 9d. Ihe -increase on spirits would develop smuggling and illicit distillation, which would create loss of revenue. He agreed that beer was to a certain extent as necessary as tea, and sugar, but a considerable duty was left on the two last named. Mr Marshall : This is the commence ment of the tax on beer. How can we tell what will be the end ? Mr Ballance : Notice of motion has been given to in crease the tax on beer.to 3d, but the Go vernment would not support that.—Mr Sharpe said there would be a difficulty in collecting the tax in j country districts.—Mr Ballance said they would use the police as revenue officers in smaller places. The Government; desired to harass tlTe brewers as little as possible ; but they believed the stamp system would be best. It is proposed that bottling should be done off the premises.—Mr Todhunter. said stamps would be used a second time. — Mr Ballance : We shall have a check upon that.—Mr Marshall: Is it the intention of the Government that the tax shall fall upon the brewers ?—Mr Ballauce : The tax will fall ultimately upon the consumer. The publicans will put an extra charge upon beer. Already the idea has been mooted of having smaller glasses.—Mr Johnston : How will he,do that in the case,'of pints and half-pints ?—Mr Marshall : You will rob the poor man of his beer. Mr Ballance : You may use a little more sugar.—Mr Johnston did not think the brewers, in' Auckland used a ton of sugar within the year.—Mr Ballance : That is a reflection on other brewers throughout the colony. I admit there is a claim for the drawback, as the tax has come into operation this month,' and the remission is not until January.: The remission on sugar would reduce the tax to two per cent.—Mr Macffarlane, M.H.R., said the tax would injure the. barley growing interest One brewer- in Auckland took 10,000 bushels of barley.— Mr Joel considered the-Treasurer had made; too high an estimate in reckoning the price' of beer at £5, while it is sold in Dunedin at £4 less five per cent., ordinary beer being from five to six per hogshead. The duty instead of being six and a-half per cent.,. would be thirteen. The brewer would hav.e to produce an inferior article to sell at a reduced rate. The higher classes only would benefit by a reduction on bottled beer. ENGLISH V. COLONIAL BEER. Mr Ballance :By a reduction the work ing man would be encouraged, and there would be increased consumption. He had heard an argument that the effect of the tax would be to improve the quality of the beer. —Mr Joel denied that colonial beer was of inferior quality to the English. Illicit dis tillers could only manufacture whisky and gin. The higher classes consumed brandy, why not tax that?—Mr Ballance would ffu^Mte Utt $«? rBBSU8 a& sugar had been only a farthing it would render the beer tax unnecessary.—Mr Ballance said the sugar duty here was much higher than in other colonies.—Mr Todhunter did not believe the publican would get anything out of the consumer except by adulteration.; —Mr , Ballance thought the tax wouldstrengthentheposition of the browing.interest. All taxation was a necessary evil.—Mr Todhunter : It would be as fair to tax the woollen mills.—Mr Ballance : That was a question that might come on for consideration when the mills became numerous. They could not tax young industries to the same extent'as beer. —Mr Sharpe said there was no industry in the colony in which so many failures had occurred "as in beer.—Mr Marshall: ,Oat of twelve- breweries started in Dunedin there were now only five. i— Mr Todhunter: There have been j several failures in breweries in. Christchurch.—Mr Sharpe said the proposed taxation would reduce brewers by 40 per .cent.—Mr Ballance said he had known manyi brewers who had retired with large fortunes.^ He had been told by the representative of N.S.W. that if the duty was removed in W.Z. off Australian wines, N.S«.W. would remove the duty off beer.—Mr Burns said they were free traders, and would give the matter their best consideration, j He was afraid Victoria would not make ijhe con cession in consequence of the; strong protection policy, but wonld consider the question of reckoning fifty gallons to the hogshead. : ■ . i ; • THE STAMP DUTY, j Mr Dobson suggested that the best form of stamp duty would be on corks. t Mr Ballance said the Government was deter mined to adhere to the proposed tax. As to the contracts extending over the period when the tax came into operation, the Government intended to make tihat' fall upon contractee. They would alsoconsider the question of granting a rebate, in stocks. With regard to .employers brewing for workmen, he ws'uld ascertaiu what the practise was in England. The deputation thanked the Treasurer, and withdrew.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, This Day.

*r-*.' (Before R. C. Barstow. Esq., R.M.) %! JUDGMENTS FOR PIjAINTIFFS.' S John Cosgrave and Go; v. Bernard Montague, Claim £39 18s, goods, costs £317s (Mr Jas. Russell for plaintiff) ; R. Little v. James Duross. claim £2'2s. costs £16a 6d (Mr Thome for plaintiff) ; John A. Beale v. Wm. Trimble, claim £7 10a' rent,.xsO3te ifil 6s ; same v. Robt. Atkinson, claim •£s3s6d (adiourned), Mr Lusk represented the i plaintiff in both instances; James P; King v. Joseph Morland, claim £2 5s Bd, goods, Costs lis; same v. E. F. Butterworth, claim^:;d3l 17s, costs . 11s 6d ; Denis Marmham v. McOabe and Welsh, claim £3145, account (Mr J. B. Russell appeared^ for Welah, and offered £15 in settlement of the claim, which Mr Markham accepted with coats);. Messrs Linabuary and Co. .v. R..Bennett, claim £119a, Co3ts £1 4s 6d (Mr V^;, Qoleman for plain tiff).' ■ : - ' ..M^y JuDGJircNTStJMgioNS Cases. Jonathan Heap v. Arthur Carter.—Claim, £10. Mr Laishley appeared for plaintiff in this case, and said that defendants offer of lOsia-weeki would be accepted. His "Worship made an order accordingly. Menzios v. Barnes. Claim, £21 6d. Mr.Brock| appeared for plaintiff. Orderedto pay £2 per-: month, with costs. Somerfield and Leek ,v. M. .D. Alexander.— Claim, £3 Is, drapery goods. Mr J.rß. Russell for plaintiff. -Sir Napier, clerk,- stated, that defendant was; a memberof a company recently performing in .Lome-street Hall. He! got the >gpods- foe- ready money, and- then- stated his in -ability to pay; He had mortgaged' hisipassag^f to Sydney. Mr Russell said" that it was-neces sary, in this case, that an order for speedy execution •be made." Judgment for plaintiff.j ■costs; £1 4s 6d, with immediate exp,cution.. v - - Ii; ' John Lamb v. Walter Curtis,<.£l2 12s 4d. Mb Hesketh for plaintiff. .- ''■L'^. ' oi'^''10

McKenzie and Rosa v. A. Roberts.—Claim, £44 2s'4d, damage.—ln this case^. which was a claim for damage to certain goods, the particu lars'of which have already appeared, His 'Wor ship gave judgment for.defendant.—Costs,'"£6. ■■'; 'C.- N.-McMurdo v. Mayor and Councilor* Pafnell.- Claim, =£50.—1 n this case Mr Tyler; appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for de fendants.—The claim was for iDjuries received by plaintiff in consequence, it was alleged, of the neglect of defendants in connection with the St.- Stephen's Road, Parnell.—The defence Was, the Mayor and! Council, did not cause the [Stones to be placed on the road, and were not responsible for the accident.—

Mi McTV^urdoi Governmont"lnsurance Agent, deposed that ho was K-ins home from his office onhorsebnek; it vktis-dark^and vhere was no moon. Tie was trottlnc at "a. brisk pace along St. Stephen's road, and t when; opposite.- the Deanery, his horse stumble;!.' o-< era j heap of stones, and fell upon him:-.the horße snorted with terror. He felt-hims!:lf very, much in juredj- Dr.-Haines depoaeiaito having in.ttended plaintifl for a sprainedf-anklei'and.Mr Kinloch, veterinary'surgebn,"igave relative to the iniury to the horses knees. [The case waß";not concluded, when our re porter left.] ' (5 f, ■ i

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. Cosgrave Esq.. and Fi L. Prime Esq., ' Justices of the Eeace.) 1 " THE MOKNING BRINGS REPENTANCE." *'■' Four per sons were Buocessivelyintroduced to the Bench, arid charged withShavmg imbibed too freely last evening, and also with allowing them selves to be foundinan obfuscated condition. The prisoners all admitted the soft impeß-ch ment, and were-lined 5s land-costs, each, with the alternative of 24 hours' imprisonment with hard labour. >;■..</ - ; ADKBBHTER. Frank Molloy waß charged with, ar breach of the Merchant Shipping Act by deserting from the British ship Dunelm, at Auckland, on the 20th August. ■-.- i . Prisoner pleaded guilty. He was willing to go back, and had nothing to Bay against the cautain. It was all through drink. ! Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy said the statement of the prisoner's was false. He had ,been dis covered on board a vessel about to sail tor New castle, and intended to leave with that vessel.Q Captain A. Roberts said he was willing to take the man back when he was going to. sail. The Dunelm would leave for Leyuka next Saturday morning. " - ' . Their Worships committed the prisoner to gaol until Saturday. ' . • j ■ LUNACY. L* T -: Edward Jolly was charged with being of un sound mind, and on medical testimony of' Drs. Lee and Kenderdine, was committed to the Whan Asylum. This concluded the business. *

Supposed Wreck.

ApPKEHE^SI^NSjare being entertained for. the safetyiSf^Mrschooner Atalantic, which left Patea f ortheManukau on July 28, and has not since Aeeh Beard of. The Kaiuma is also reported as missing from New Ply mouth, is a topsail schooner and.not a steamer. Mr Hunter, of the Auckland firm of Hunter-?and Nolan, [ assisted in loading her with sheiep, and she left Waitara on Wednesday the 14th, at half-past 11. ' Mr Superintendent Thomson has received intelligence from the Raglan Station, which confirms the fears that a wreck has occurred. A native brought word ito the Station at noon on the 19th inst., that a quantity of wreckage had been washed ashore at the South Head: ■ The constable on proceeding to the place indicated, found thirty carcases of fat sheep (no brands) .which the natives' said came ashore on the previous night.' Also a small ladder and a semi-circular box, • made with 7 by 2 battens, 2 feet 3 inches in length, painted Prussian blue and white alternately; The box is of the kind used for coveringthe ruddert-shaft, and'is now in the constable's possession. Constable Bul- Tford was also informed by a'■ settler, ..living at Kuapuke, distant-18 miles from "Raglan,: that on Friday last a portion of a false keel, a quantity of onions, a box of candles, and several sheep's cai'casses had cpme ashore upon .Ruapuke ; beach." The sighting of a three-masted steamer (proba ■ bly the Go-ahead) was also ■ mentioned by 'the constable, who says, "The natives living at the South Head says she appeared .to be in distress, as they heard guns fired, •and" saw the seas breaking over her."

Fatal Accident at the Northern Wairoa.

The following extract from a letter to hand this morning", has been placed at our disposal:—" We hare had another drown ing case. The Foam (a centre-board boat, which won the sailing races at last Darga ville regatta) has capsized, and her owner Louey is drowned. They have just found his body. He was coming down from the bush on Saturday morning by himself, and he knew nothing about sailing a boat. There was very little wind at the time. It happened opposite the Awakino, where the i£ .l i.t_^ia u i ceuLie-uud.ru ooaus very unsafe on the Wairoa or any rapid river. If they touch anything on the bottom, over they go, wind or no wind. Daltoh's boat is said, to have gone over against the wind. I think Louey s boat touched something, as there was little wind at the time. After the capsize, the man swam nearly *to shore, and then turned back for his coat, which was floating down the river with his pocket book in it. Samuel Dell, one of Mr Frost's men, was coming down in a punt at the time, and was going to get a tow next tack. He was speaking to him just before the accident, and saw it. all. Mr Way mouth, the boat-builder, and our policeman went up, found the boat, and raised her. There was a reef in the main-sail; j but the sheets were fasr. The body was found on the mud; close to where the accident happened. He had no relatives in New Zealand." , We learn that the poor fellow's name was Antonio Louis Souze, arid that he was a native of one of the Canary Islands. He was apparently a Spanish Mulatto'; but most people supposed Mm to be either a Maori or a Kanaka. j '

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF MRS SPENCER.

The adjourned inquest- on > the i body of Elizabeth Spencer, of Mareiti, was held this afternoon, before Dr Philson and a jury, at the Freeman's' Hotel. ■ j > i ;

Sub-Inspector Pardy appeared for the police] Mr Laishley on behalf of Mr Wm. Spencer. .... ~,,'■■■' , :J ■ '■.;. ],i'..[ r :..'■ ■ rT ,..',.-,\v Dr. Haines, who ihad made the post mortem examination, deposed that the body was well-nourished, and shpwed;no marks of violence except wounds on the neck, which, he believed, had been made by some animal after the , woman's death. , He attributed 'death' to • cold exposure and want of nourishment. i Ropata Tamihana deposed that he saw the deceased.on the beach on August 7th. Always believed her to be of unsound mind. She was always wandering about and raving, but especially in time "of full moon, She lived in the house of Charles Sarrbier, and had been missing Some days, He was searching for her. N She had, been' missing' several days. A little boy was with hmi. The place was a swamp. Her legs were in the water. She was lying on her back. She was partly clothed. She was quite dead. Her face was disfigured by rats, not by pigs. j Wm. Spenser, son of deceased, gave simi lar evidence. He had not seen his father for two years, and did not know where" he was. His mother liyed with witness, but left without assigning any cause. She used to wander frequently and was subject ib fits. Dr Stratford formerly attended her for them, and said they were .the consequence of .violent-temper. His home was always open to her. . : !: ; F ' '-'-•''•

Charles Sarrbier, carpenter, deposed that Mrs Spencer lived iii his house, but they were not living as man and wife together. She used to come and go as/, she liked, and wash and cook for, ;Mm. r She could not agree with fher ; daughter-in-law. , She came to him. ,'one. wet night *at ten o'clock, and he gave .her shelter. She said she would stay a few.days. .-She was a very sober wpmao, but not of sound mind. She was strange in her r habits. She said she had been happy with her sop* but did not get-enough to eat. ■; \. ,;'.:- v The..inquest was? : .proceeding-* when we went to press.' '■, -^ a'.i^i'j*.,. ; -vi% ■•;.

':?.■ When Toti Wisti fa FurntifixJfour, Mousey obtain a Book Catalogue Iro'm the, City Hall t Arcade,"whichcontains valuable informa tion, not -only .enumerating what can be oDtained.therej"buftshWing the cost jof Fur nishing a Three, Equr,Fiye, t and,Six-roomed ) ■house;:■ also^ iDrawin^oomieparately, 'jand Bachelor's Koonls. \THe;; prbprifeltors have lately purchased frorii Messrs.- Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully and -wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-peice ! Also, just opened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and

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various r articles suitable for presents. Just received,i»ome magnificent all-wool Kidder minster Carpets, for dining and bed-rooms ; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels and. Felt Carpets : the . largest stock in Auckland. AH kinds of. "House Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads ItQn Brasß. Kpuri,. Oeflar, Rijnu, and .Mottled Kauri; with"Wardrobes, Drawers; Wash stands,-and Tables match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Eirioleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths, Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid, and Goods delivered Fkeb 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, h- HOLLOWAY, GAELIOK, AND CbANWEIX, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland. . ! After the fire has drawn up, Coke may be added in small lumps (not in large masses), either alone or mixed with CoaF A fire made in this way is. better for not being'stirred, so long as there is space between the fragments of fuel for a free current of air. The value of Coke as a fuel and as a means of economy of Coal is hardly appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of Coal and Cokeis invaluable forthe ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those of cooking, as it absorbs the smoke or in flammable gases given off by Coal during combustion, and renders the fire 'brighter, clearer, and hotter, than it can be made by any other means.—[Advt.]



WH. DAMPIER'S new advertise • ment of Wonderful Bargains will be found in the 3rd column of the 4th page. WANTED, a respectable young Girl aa General Servant; one accustomed to children preferred.—Apply at once to Mrs. Lar der, Victoria House, Devonport. WAN'tTD, a Hairdresser for Napier.— Apply to Francie J. Shortt, City Hair Cutting Rooms, Auckland. ANTED, a General Servant; one accustomed to children.—Mrs. Ivil, Hobßon-sti -;et, opposite Mr. Greenaway's. 7r$JA S TED, the keep the Money in the * •' .' District.—The beet means of doing so is to obtain your Groceries and Provisions of me. Tti.'e, 3dperlb.; Sugar, from 4Jd; Family Tea, i,a and 2a 6d; my Superlative; Mixture. 33. This Tea is the best value in Auckland. Try it. All other Goods equally cheap and superior in quality.—W. S. Collins. Grocer. Parnell. ANTED, a General Servant ; one 'that can cook preferred.—Mr. Jaggar, Captain Cook Brewery, Newmarket. WANTED to Let,. 10 acres: in two paddocks, permanent water, Mount Roskill Koad, 2f miles from Post-office.— Knquire at this office. '_ '■ ' ■ W' "ANTED, a strong Boy, about 15.— Apply, at once J. ;W, iCarr and Sons, Customhouse-street. : W" ANTED Known, Vacaucies for two .or three young Men Boarders.—Mrs Robinson, Albert Villa, Albert-street.; WANTED, a good General Servant. — Mrs? Gft Lewisl S*lwyn Terrace, Parnell. a copyoM Maritana," new or second-hand,—Apply to Mr. Charles. Ohappel, Star office. ■ <y, WANTED, a respectable young Girtr about 14 or 15, to do hqusework.—|Mrs. Wal ker, Ponsonby Road, neor Hepburn-street. J 'ANTED, Photographic Cblourist.— Wanted first-class J.ady Colourist for Wellington.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, a good Man Cook for th Delta Hotel, Newcastle.—Apply imme diately office of this paper. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 13 or 14 years of age, to make herself use ful.—Mrs. Cleal, Karangahape Road, near the Windmill. ■ W" ANTED, a Servant Gill, for a small family; good wages given.—Apply at once Mrs. J. Levy, 210, Queen-street. ANTED, two Cabinetmakers. Wages fcr good hands, 12s. per day. Two years work guaranteed.-For particulars apply at this office. "OHOTOGRAPHIC LENS.—Wanted a JL God Cabinet Lens. State maker, size, and price to " P.," Star Office. \%7 ANTED Known, that the under- V v Hie-npfl i"-««" liana lor sum l"irsfc olaao mingies or various descriptions; also one Wag gonette; new Harvest Waggon, with springs, pole and shafts, and hay frame attached; Spring Carts of every description. ■ All guaranteed first-class articles.—A. Mackib, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street. W" ANTED, a Wheelwright; must be a good general hand; to proceed to Gis borne; highest wages given to a suitable man. —Apply J. Scotter, Newmarket-Forge. W ANTED, a good General Servant. — Milne and Choyce, Queen-street. WO Tailors -wanted for J. Marshall, Thames; steady men required; oonstent employment for really good men; wages, from £210a to £3 per week. Wanted at once. W "AN TED, an active young Man (mar ried preferred) as carter.—Apply to E. Gibbons and Co., Onehunga. ' W "ANTED, a, strong Lad to ride for orders and attend to horses.—R. Reeves, Butcher, Victoria-street. WANTED, a respectable Female Ser-. •vant.—Apply 'at the Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. ,'■■ ■ . -.-■. W ANTED, a Bootmaker, a first-class general hand.—Apply to T. Leahy, Boot maker, Uueen-Btreet, Onehunga. ■ . _^ W' ANTED KNOWN," we make Cloth ing for the same price you pay for Slops. —I. Phillips, Tailor, Queen-street. ; ■ -: T>OTTLES! BOTTLES! BOTTLES 1 WANTED, 10,000 dozen Beer Bottles. Highest price given. — Khbenfrikd Bros:, 3, Queen street, Auckland. ' ';'.;''' M fANTED Known, Cartes de Visite by V V the Queen's Photographers, of the prin cipal Kings, Queens,.- Statesmen, Warriors, Actors, Actresses,:and bthe°r notables of the, world. Price, lOd each, or 8s a dozen, suitable for albums; Cabinet size, Is6d.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. / ' \ .': ,' WANTED Known, my 2$ 6d Family; Mixture is a blend of rare arid sterling teas, comprising China, Java, and Assam. It gives great satisfaction.—F. Whitehead. . WANTED, ; Buyers for the j2a .Tea extraordinary.! .-! Contains the sdftings from fine teas, and though broken'and small leaf, gives a capital liquor.—F. Whitehead. W' ANTED Known, " Nestles Milk v Food" for Infants.. Scarcely any thing is too good to say of it. 2i 6d per- tuu—F. White head, Victoria-street. V J ;r, ANTED Known, more of the Is 6d AmericaniJßrooms. They are except ionally cheap.—F. WhiteheacL " ; JUST RECEIVED, extra-choice Pro vincial Hams (sty-fed), and from fc months old pigs, -per lb.—F. Whitehead; i JUST OPENED, 6000 r "IXL" Cigars, , . very fine, & for Is.—F. Whitehead. •..■,.■'< W "ANTED, Buyers for my '> Very Rich Been Brown" Tea, 3s per lb.—F. White head, Victoria-street. ;' ' .:; : 1 \mTAJNTED, KNOWN, that W.: Brown v t bill, Bootmaker, late of 70, Queen-street has : remeved to his new premises, 156, Queen street, next: to ■ the New:: Zealand Clothing Factory, where all orders for town or [country, will receive ni ompt attention;) N;Bi—No Water tights guaranteed without 'being stamped " W. Brownhill" on the uppers. -r; : TO THE BOOT TRADE.—Wanted, 10 , Good Rivetters and Finishers,-and Good "Machinist.—-Apply-to W. J. Pallant, Wellington. W "ANTED Known,/the cheapest place in Auckland for Boots,, Shoes, &c, is; William Holdsworth'b Cheap B^ot dnd Shoe Warehouse, 29, Victoria-street. Gentlemen's and Ladies' Boots and Shoes ms.de to order. Fit and Quality guaranteed. Fancy Slippers made; tip at moderate prices. -,■<.,.: WANTED KJSUWJN, that-Jtt. .Bailey will-have for sale at the Market on Saturday, an extra fine collection of Camellia Plants, both for, size, variety, and quality; also a good assortment of' Protea, Azalia, Daphne, Cyclemen.and Tuber Roses; &e,^ Cut Camellias, 'and "Violets;,, also Violet and Primrose Roots. A few well-assortedf-Apple and Peach Trees i Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Cabbage, Cauli flower, Strawberry, * and Rhubarb Plants, aa usuaL^E. Bailey, rHuntleylodge, Carlton'Qore pad,. > r, ~-■ ■■...-■ ■.■ ■'■■ -:.', >~:■"> : '' ""' ' THE Person who callodif6r-?:a: *' History of the Sea" and left a " Knife,". f can get it ;at'Brarhe's,ithird house above Turkish Baths. Subscribers for-" r The History of the Sea." who « hate no/place'of-business,l get^redubtion of Is. at Brame's, Upper Qupen-street. \ ■(■>■•■ ~ D. D. REID, Agent. WANTEDr/a Fiji" or Polynesian Boy lfor general.work.i-For address apply at .this office. ■ ...■:}:': -H.fi'. -^hl-t j TXT ANTED.".KNOWN, thatD. GpLDIE 1 YY .1 is prepared to supply allikinds of Tim ber and other Building' Materials, including Sashes. Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-Btreet



\XTANTED KNOWN, having 'pur !' VV chased largely from the auction sale a Mr Brown's. Shortland-street, I will sell Piano Music from Id to 9d; Chappers, Bposey s, Metz-1 ler, and other Piano Book Music, Is each, or 10s a dozen; Opera Bouffe Music Books for the stage or drawing-room, Is; Oichestra' Music Books, is; Instruction Books for the_ Har monium, Cornet, Cornet-a-Piston, Flute, Olario-; net, Organ, and English Concertina. Is; also, 40 magnificent-German Concertinas, from- 4s to 12s; a few large inferior ones at 4s 6d ana 58. Please to tell your friends to read my_lpng advertisement at the back of this paper.—Wi 11. Dampier< .Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-Bt. (^ O T Q B A|T H» WANTED, the PubUo to Know that the Publio Baths, Victoria-street East, are fopen week days, 7 a.m. till 9'p^m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m.; and all week days, except Saturday, from2,tUL4 p.m., for Ladies. Hot, Gold, and Shower Bath,'and every convenience for Ladies.: and Gentleman,la. . .-,:,. .'- '. '■','- \"; ' "^ \JTjr A N T E D X N O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. s MONK V A DVANCKD itf SUM * of «2 to «50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. 11. NEUMKQEN Auckland Loan Oflloe, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. Private entranoe down right-of-wa . AN TED. Known, .that E, Nokris, Photographer, 222, Queen-street, is building a large and commodious,- Studio in Grey-street, opposite Market Hotel. Removing from Queen-street. Open for business at new address as soon as building completed, about September. ; ■ ■ ; ■ WANTED, Everybody to know it is an established fact that Robley's Digestive Meal for Porridge, is the best cereal preparation ever offered to.the publio (when Eroperly cooked), for indigestion and costive abits.—J. Robley, Wholesale and Retail, 25, Grey-street. G-azette in Bankruptcy^ . T N BANK R U P TOY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT -'ii In the matter of the " Debtors andiCreditOrs Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Chari/KS Veith, of Auckland, in the said District, Boarding-house-keeper.," .' This is to notify that Charles Veitb, of Auck land, in the said District, Boarding-house-keeper,. has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors: The First Meeting to be held at the! Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNHSDAY, the 28th day of August, 1878, at eleven o'c'o^k in the forenoon. ' H. WILLIAMSON, ; '.; Deputy Registrar. ' Johnt Richmond, Wyndham-street, Auckland; Solicitor for the Debtor. , - ! ;.', Meetings | .v \ '% T^EVONPORT DISTRICT : BOARD!: A Special Meeting of the Ratepayers of-the above District will be held,.in the pevonport* Hall, on FRIDAY, the 6th day of September, at 7.30 p.m., to consider the advisability of-author ising the-;-Trustees to, acquire the Devonport Hall; and a portion of theiFpreshorej from the. Harbour Board, for the'purpose of widening the. 1 Beach Road. • .: ; ~ is saqr ni c -ij,,,;,WM, HOILE BROWN, i .' ".:',. ....r..'. j'\'" '■•'.':"".•;• ■■':'■''^ ■■" ' ' Chkirm&m;:! •" CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING COM \J .; ;PANY (LIMITED). i ■-: :i: , s ; x .NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. ~ The Annual General Meeting of the Share holders will be held, at the Company's. Office, Shortland-street, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 29th day of August instant, at 12 o'clock noon. ■,:' • :-> . I rils -:n • CHARLES TOTHILL.i . Secretary. Auckland, 21st August, 1878. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP COM- J\. PANY (LIMITED). ;, 4 I ... N O T I C E. The First Ordinary General Meeting of Share holders in the above Company will be held, at the offices of Messrs. Combes and Daldy, Queen- Street, on SATURDAY, 31st instant, at 12 noon. Business: To receive the Report and Balance sheet to July 31 ultimo; to elect two Directors in place of T. Morrin and W. C. Daldy, Esas., who retire, and, being eligible, offer themselves lor re-election : to elect an Auditor for the en suing year. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager A.S.S. Co. August 21,1878. ' •: WATCHMAN GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The undermentioned Shares, forfeited for non payment of First Call of Threepence per Share, will be Sold by publio auction, by Mr, R. Arthur, at his mart, Queen-street, Auckland, on Thurs day, August 29th, at 12 noon, unless payment of call and expenses he made before the day of Sale. " : ~?:-/--:.. iS. Nos.'of shares. Ellen McCloughin .. 50 shares { j:° William Nichol.. '.. 50.,, 4J653 to 4.'783 William McLean .. 267 ~ 6,197 to 7,183 . ;. JOHN R. RANDERSON, ■' ■ .■: I; Manager. Auckland, 21st August, 1878. AMERICAN LASTS.—Just received by J. W. Hoare & Co., Cheap; Grindery Warehouse, High-street. -. - •■■<■ j . TJI ENC I N G.—All kinds :of \ Fencing JD undertaken by contract or otherwise, at owest rates by S White, Brighton' Parnell. IF this,should meet the eye of Sarah Moslyn, please call at Mr. Taylor's, Jermyn street, and she will hear of her friends. f^i REATEST DISCOVERY KNOWN \x , . . : i ;,.-..^ No Mork'Bronchitis, Coughs, or Dipthbria. NKVER B WITHOUT ' \ , WELBORNK'S SOL-FA ATONIC "i JUJUBES. "We can highly recommend,these! Jujubes. No Pubic Speaker should be without them."— Rev. J. Lobb. i i ■ ' Invaluable to all who suffer from Influenza Chronic Asthma, Hay Fever, or Bronchial' Sole Agent: \ , — - J. P." KING, Chemist, , ' ■ Next National Bank, Que en-street. Auckland Pianoforte Tuner to His Excellency the Governor. QT OB E R LIN BROW N, J~L« PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM TUNER, fee, from Broadwood's and Allison's, London. ——— } Pianofortes tuned on the equal temperament system, toned, regulated, and repaired.. . Orders left at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Queen-st. A BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE J\. ■■ MONUMENTS,. In Red and Blue, from £5, . Free on board ship to any part of New-Zealakd Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Lists and Prices frbe from JOHN LKGGE Sculptor, Aberdeen. Scotland, j £®~i REWARD. — Strayed from Sy r^&_«_ monds-street, a Chesiiut Horse,: about 15 Bands high, tnree white feet, —Apply to Mr.; Hamley, Wynyard Arms Hotel. LOST, a Crossed Cheque, drawn by Joseph Watren in favour of Wood & Co., for £15 2a. Payment stopped. |__ LOST or Stolen, a Light Brindle Bull Pup, ears cut and white patch on breast. —Finder will be rewarded on returning dog to Mr. Newby, Back of Wellington Hotel. Jf&-|§ REWARD.—Lost, by a 'working.. d&JL man, between Queen-street and Par- nell, a £5 note.—The finder will receive the above reward by returning same to this office. O a REWARD,—Lost, a Gentleman's Gold «VjL_ Chain, curl pattern.—The finder!leaving" the same at this foflice of this paper will receive the above reward. .„ : I S j ■''■' T N- -T-"H- E; • :s>-' R EjS'Sr -- "REMINISCENCES OF THE WAR IN NEW ZEALAND," \ BY S 2O t'" ii" Thob. Wayth Gudqeok. • A narrative'of eventa'decurring during the Maori ..Rebellion from 186i,t0 .1871,, in which thY 'CoioniaiForces['distinguished j ; ,- ; , ~ ■i".-'...'- themselves.'i ! ,"jaß ' As only a" limited number will be printed,, ntending. ,Subscribersi^are requested :to iaend their name and address, with Post Order for 10s 6d, to the Proprietor. - ' '' EDWARD WAYTE, BOOKSELLER, AUCKLAND.



'' ' For Sale. ■ EOlt SALE, a comfortable six-roomed • Houseon St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, freah painted i; and papered, good. wrfl. large allotment planted, with fruit trees ia fall bear ingc-rApply toJi.M. and JJM[owbrfiy,,42, Queen ,.street._ ~;...,... ?-■■ - : ■- ■ . TTIOR SALE, ex barque Martha Fisher, JD 'Barcelona Nuts, Walnuts, Shell Almondp, Bryant and May's Patent Safety Matches, Fancy Oval and Plaid ■ "Vestas, Star-shaped Maocaroni, etc.—H..B. Morton. IjIUK SALE, ex Cerastes, F. arid CV JLJ a Salt, A.S. BMilk, W. and B. Starch, " Eagle "• and Morton's Pickles (good assort ment)^ D. and M. Medium and' Large Blacking. Vinegar (in case and bulk), S. Peas, Nixey's Black. Lead, Saltpetre, Currants (extra quality), Figs (extra quality), Bottled Fruits (extra assort ment), "Van Houten's Cocoa, TaylortarMaravilla Cocoa and Chocolate, Pink's Jams (containing only. Strawberry, Raspberry, Apricot, Black i Currants, and Raspberry and Currant), Candles, ;Fancy Pipes, Neaves' Food, Jujubes, Manna-. lade, Ewbank's Nails.—Crosse and BlackwelFs Goods, viz.: Mixed Pickles, Oriental Pickles, Essence of Anchovies, Calf s-Foot Jelly, Red, ; Currant Jelly (in iars), Black Currant Jelly (in jars), Essence of Rennetts, Cayenne (in oastors), Potted Ham, Tongue, etc., etc., Lucca Oil (half" pints, pints, and quarts), Carry Powder, Pre served Mushrooms, Assorted Essences.—H. B. MORTON, Custom House-street, Hi illl —FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE for Sale 3Cfi \J\r. at Carlton Gore, Newmarket: well, tank, good garden. Small deposit, ana weekly payments taken.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ■' II OR SALE, a Heavy-draught Stallion rising 4 years, by " Young Nobleman" out of heavy-draught mare of Mr. Chas. Shepherd; a'so one weli-bred Lady's Hack.—To be seen at Mears' Stables. :■ .• TJl O ;MANU FA C T UKERS, SEWING MACH^Ksffo^Leathlrana^Talto? ing Work, now in general use here, and acknow ledged .to be Unsurpassed in Excellence. A Variety always on hand; also, Needles, Silk Twist, Threads, and other Sewing Machine requisites.—J. W.£HOARE& Co., Sole Agents, High-street.; ■, ■■ ..■..:-.)■ -C* 1 fi fo *Wop LENT, on Building Society &Zmt 3. vf principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul ; can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. KA^ A CUE FARM in Wairoa South, all . 9,P\y rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. '! —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland ■street, •• !*•> 103 PKR ACKE.-SO. acres flrst-olasa d&rvJ Land, 1J miles from Opotiki township..— S. Land agent, Shortland-Btreetr • 't "f ANDTFGIi""sXLE on the Mount Eos JLJ kill Road.—Three Allotments, Nos. 1, i, b. : £20 per acre.—Apply to J. Paice, Mount Roskill Road.;. |LpOR SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage 1- and Property in Cook-street, now yielding £36 Bsa-year. <J; ; . - SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, '■'".'■,'': ;; l ■■' "- VO ij6t. ..;■ • ' TO LET, a House of 16 rooms, with a •■ large garden, in the heart of the city.— ■ Apply to J. M. Lennox. TOrLET, attwo-roomed Verandah Cot tage, top of Hobson-street.—Apply at the Corn Store, top of Hobson-street. ! r-' FJT C~l i ~ ! ~ — r§lo LET, in York-street, a four-roomed •" JL Cottage; with work-shop; reni, 8s 6d per week.— i Apply to R. Bartley, Nelson-street. ; -. i t TI7-AIKATO.— To. Let, at. a very low -;. *■'*!;■ rent; a.Farm of 150 acres, with extensive run, on the banks of the.Waipa, well timbered, i partly fenced and-in grass, good Four-roomed Cottage: recently papered and painted, cow, wood,'and coal-sheds, hen-house, labourers'cot . tijge, and .productive kitchen garden; steamer -passes the house three times a week: Immediate possession can be "given.—Daniel B. Orchard, Estate and Land Agent, &c, &c, 18, Insurance Buildings. - : rjno LET, a 4-roomed Cottage, pleasantly 'JL situated on Parnell Rise.—Apply on the premises.- . HPO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage with |-acre JL of ground, well fenced and drained.— Apply at Edgar's Dyeing Establishment, Welles ley-streel; ICast : J'|lU CARPENTERS AND PAINTERS. Tenders are invited for Repairs and Altera tions to Premises in Symonds-street. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY ±\ m • (LIMITED). N 1 The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, a the Works, for Cash; or. if bo agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6i) bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. ; nnO BUSHMEN AND OTHERS; WANTED, 2000 PostiTand 8000 Rails, for Fencing. Posts to be totara orpuriri; Rails £b be kauri, red birch, totara, blacK birch, or rimu. To be delivered at Auckland, Newmarket Station, or Wbsu Bridge.—Apply to Larkins and O'Brien, Auckland Contractors for the Kaipara Railway. W'ANTiSD, several good General Ser vants; good wages given;— Apply Mrs. Loneftottom^oppositeMcPherson's, Newton, si ;■••<■" - to-morrow. =" "-^ AT ■ B I B BIN'S MART, No. 7, QUEEN-STREET. , AT 10.30 O'CLOCK. FCfh BAGS OATS, without reserve. QP\y Potatoes, Maize, Beef Butter, Flour, Honey Cheese, Bran, Candles, Matches Onions, Tobacco, Teas . ;.-, , Sugar, Candles, Kerosine,?&c. ■r» = GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. TREES,/PLANTS, SHRUBS, &C. _MARKET HOUSE. ■Q A H N Uiy INSIGNUS, 200 Cupress ¥%J Marcrocarpa, 200 Pirins Halepensis, lOOMuricata. 100 Araucaria, &c, &c. FRUIT TREES.—6 dozen Peach, 6 dozen Pears, 6 dozen Plums, 6 dozen Aprtcots, &c. 50001-year-old wuicks, 2000 3-year-old Quicks, "&c: And a large Assortment of Forest Trees and Flowery Shrubs, in assorted dozens. : R. C GREE NWOO D, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. A T ART H U R'S.... MAR T. ■pOULTRY—FowIs, Turkeys, Ducks, ■JL Geese, Pigeons, Canaries, small Pigs' 1 Pair Hamburg Fowls. &c.-First-class Flour, in 50's, 100's, and 200's ; Oats, Oatmeal, Maize. Potatoes Turnips. Carrots, Butter, Gheese, Canterbury £££S?£SB Beef« GROCBRIES, &c—A general assortment of New Goods. ■■'." ' ■ FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONK O'CLOCK P.M. i A large and varied assortment of Household Furniture and Ktfects, consisting p£ Parlour, Dining-room, Bedroom, and Kitchen; Stoves Ovens, Cheese PreßS, Tinware, Glass and Ear then ware, a good Musical Box, 12 tunes; a t Superior Piano, a lot of Pictures, Fancy Goods, •Toys, Clothing, Boots, Watches, Jewellery. MONDAY, NoON; , TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. Under a Bill "of Sale, and by order of the ■','■; "■■■ • ; Mortgagee > - HOTEL, FURNITURE, STOCK, HORSES "BUSSES, HARNESS, CHAFF-CUTTER? R. ARTH IT It BH.AS^'.Teceiy^cl- instructions-tp sell by ; atfo: S&&f^T^ wMondaynext, pS^Wlll' HOTEL, eituated on Road, ..Opehunga, now: occupied by Mr. Jno- Brierly,.a large, ..and roomy house, with good Stabling- and^ out-buildings, &c, together wi.?lv t? l^^e:ston^ ve Freehold, Allotments on which it itf erected. • - : ■ ;:u- t i Fivp sets of-; Buss Harness, Chaff-cutter. Stable and Yard requisites. ■» •■ ■ , ~.d'i ■ '. -Household furniture and Effects.s. Stock,* License, Fitting, &o. , "Will be offered in one lot on very easy terms. Should there be no nurchaseir fo^ the whole, it will then be sold: as follows ;— '(i • Ist. HoVel'pcctisei &o. 2nd. Horses, 'Busses, in one or more lots. 3rd. Furniture, &c, in lots. Further particulars can "be obtained from Mr» J. M. Mow bray, "Queen-street; Mr. W, Giloraitb i Epaoui; or the Auctioneer,