o-op no he allowed it to pass without open- Sis South. If he fulfilled the duties of Ss position, he would have said to the peo ple of Canterbury, 'I look upon the measure __ a fraud upon the people, and I win do everything to prevent it being carried into law ' There is another question involved in this constitutional question. The ministry in part allowed this measure to pass, and 'then the Premier, in order to carry out some project of his own, endeavoured to get it stopped. What was acquiessed in by the members of parliament, the Premier en deavoured to put aside. That act was more dangerous to our liberties. The Premier showed himself too much of an autocrat. It the bill had been disallowed, it would have been detrimental to the interests of the people of this province, and would have beon placing it to the hand of run-holders to a very remarkable extent." 'The meeting passed a vote of confidence in Mr Reid, and asked him to reconsider his resignation.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. TOO SHARP.—THE BITER BITTEN. A woman named Stewart has been sent to^aol for three mnnths for keeping a bro thel. __ In the Resident Magistrate's Court, Mr Campbell, solicitor, was mulct iv £10 dam ages, and heavy costs, for putting a bailiff into the house of Crippen, who had given a bill of sale to Mr Thornally on his goods. Mr Thornally is a client of Campbell's, and on the strength of the bill, Campbell put the bailiff iv possession of Crippen'seffeets with out instructions to do so by Thornally, for thepurpose of gratifyinghis feelings against Crippen. „ i • -. i The Central Italy Company, which has not been worked for the last two years, the directors have resolved to wind up. At the special meeting to be held to,confirm the resolution passed by tho directors, it is expected little trouble will be experienced in .winding up, as the liabilities do not exceed £70.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. LATEST MINING.

Bendigo United.—There is a great im provement in the class of country gone through, and strong indications of a large body of quartz being close to hand. New North Devon. —A small parcel of picked stone came to hand yesterday even ing when the leader was shot down. There is a' very strong demand for this company's stock, with market bare of sellers. The Piako crushing from the largo drive in No. S level is not payable. Sharemarket.— Sales—Alburnia, 41s ; New North Devon, 10s ; New North Climes, 3s Gd to 4s. Buyers—Moanatairi, 62s Gd ; Alburnia, 50s; New North Devon, 11; New North Uluues, 4s; Union Sash and Door 6a Gd. Sellers—Alburnia, 52s 6d; New North Clmies, 6s ; Bendigo, United, 4s.

MAKETU, this day,

THE NATIVE LAND COURT. The Court has been sitting during the week without interruption. The pro bability now is that the obstructionists will be passive, awaiting a visit from the Premier and Native Minister, when matters which were dealt with by the late Sir Donald McLean, but not afterwards supported by Dr. Pollen, will be submittod to them for ratification.

[Press Agency.]

KAIKOURA, this day,

THE CHEVIOT ELECTION. The polling for Cheviot election for Saunders*: at Kaikoura 59, Waiau 17, Cheviot 2'; for Inglises : -at Kaikoura 43, Waiau 5, Cheviot 5.\ The returns for Glen mark are not yet received.

CITY COUNCIL.

Tha Dieksoa Charges.

Owixg to the late hour at which the Committee of Inquiry at the City Council in the charges preferred by 'Counciuoi.- Dickson against Mr Anderson. City Surveyor, closed last .evening (six o'clock', our report of the proceedings was not concluded. The following is a full report :—

Anglksba.—Councillor Dickson's charge was that fhe embankment was too high, injuring the adioiniug properties ; that £300 would have been saved by keeping it lower; masonry of retain ing wall's not sound. Mr Anderson s reply was that the Council chose the higher level, and Councillor Dickson voted for a larger contract, which would have taken the road past his own door. The cracks were only the result of a slight settlement. Councillor. Diccson might explain why he asked the carpenter who was erecting a fence in Anglesea-street " not to make the road way any wider than ho could help, *nd not to tell that he said so." . Councillor Dickson : There is only one word of three letters by which I can characterise tint statement. , , , , Councillor Goldie: Is that I—i—c? Councillor Dickson : Yes. Ho (Cr. Dickson) ms'-elv suggested an alteration to prevent uho fence from falling, tut told the carpenter not to «ay that the suggestion was given omcialiy. He would ask Mr Anderson was the invert on solid ground 1 , . Mr Anderson r In some nlaces, some not. Councillor Dickson: Was the longtitudtnal secr.ioi made from your own survey? Mr Anderson: Yes. Councillor Dickson : If you will show me any embankment built by tlw General Government in the same way as yours, or bring any two architect!! who would construct the Angles** culverf. in the same way as yours, I will admit that all my oharges are wrong. ■ Some discussion here arose as to tho propriety of this mode of conducting the inquiry. Councillor Dickson : You aro all incompetent to decide these questions. The Mayor: I admit that, and that 13 why l d?rired to have these matters referred to pro fessional men. -.-.,___ „t ..!,.■„ Councillor Dickson: If I had thought this mode of procedure would bo adopted, I would not have brought these charges. Councillor Cosgrave: We have given you an evening to yourself, Councillor Dickson, and now make the most of it. Councillor Dickson said he would pass with contempt the insinuations about his wanting a road past his door. If Councillors would go in traps and examine the walls he would pay the expense if they were not out ot the plumb. Councillor Waddell: That's a good idea. Mr A nderson here handed in specifications to show that the embankment was to graduahy widen out to the full width of tho street. Councillor Dickson: No provision was made £°M^Anderson said he had put men on to ram the ground, and could call the contraotor to prove it

COLLWGWOOD STREBT. Councillor Dickson : When first I drew your atten tion to Mr Anderson's shortcomings, it was resolved— and the resolution is entered in the minute-book—that .any charges I had to make against Mr Anderson should be made in writing, and that two competent civil engi neers would be employed to examine the works com plained of, and report to the Council. It was solely on the faith of this resolution I made these charges- Had I thought for a moment that you would attempt to deal with them yourselves, I would not have made them. This so-called inquiry is simply a sham. In the first place, not more thon two or three of your number are competent to form an opinion on the sub jects at all, and there are others of you in whom I have no confidence. Yon will simply refuse to see or hear anything that may. tell against Mr Anderson ; or, while pretending to listen, you will, say anything urged against him has been satisfactorily explained Take Collihgwood-street; if you visit that street at the present moment, you will find another example of your Engineers blundering. Last year, in order to find work for unemployed, Mr Anderson was instruc ed to employ a number of men, and form the street to the permanent level. This work was supposed to have been completed long ago.. The road was formed and covered with scoria ash, and the owners of the adjoining properties erected their fences, congratulating them selve, that their troubles on this head were over. Go now and look at the street, you will find that the foot paths are again being cnt down. The scoria ash tha j was carted and spread on them about six month ago s wasted, and some of the residents, notably Mr Carter will be obliged to pull down and re-erect his fence. Go and examine this work, gentlemen, .before tho city workman have time to cover all traces of this blunder. Mr Anderson said the street was not formed when the unemployed were engaged oni the street, and the footpaths were only recently made in consequence of a petition. Cr. Dickson: I say that these works were com pleted by the city workmen, long after tho gsmgs that had been employed on the works had left them. The work was placed under Mr Anderson's sole charge.and his instructions were to form the street to tho fixed permanent level, and he thought he had done so. It was only when he found that water would not run up-hill that he discovered his mistake, and is now attempting to rectify it, iv tho same way as other blundtrs are covered up—by using the workmen pliced at his disposal for repairing the streets- ... Pitt-stree?.—ln reference to Councillor Dickson's statement that this street had not been formed vecording to specification, Mi- Anderson ropled that the earth was taken up for the marlat site, and he was not respon sible for the acton of tho Council. A memo, from Mr Tonks Sated that he had deolmod to authorise further alterations in the street in consequenoe of ptblic feeling regarding Kob3oii- LOKNE-STRKKT.-Conncillor Dick*o_ s charges were: Kerbing tothigh, not laid according to fixed level, cess-pitin centre of street.

Mr Anderson replied. Kerbing same height as originally designed; levels would be found nractioally correct; had c«s»-Pit been placed in nosftion suggested by Councillor Dickson road way wSuldliave to lx, cutaway and rendered dHoBSO,^-STREET.--Councillor Dickson com plained that the stones were not pointed, not properly laid; sewage accumulated ; and thoy had to be taken up. Mr Anderson replied that he condemned several of the stones; it was not possible to prevent sinking with such stones, and that an Inspector of Works should be appointed over all such works. ~_,., , , Vincicnt-strwkt—CouncillorDickson scharge was that the waterpipes had to be removed in I widening the footpaths, entailing unnecessary expense. , .• ~ •Mr Anderson replied that the pipes were not laid down at same width as other streets, and Mr Krrington ordered, their removal further ° Councillor Dickson thought Mr Anderson ought to have known the po.-ition of the pipes. W A T_BwoRKS.-Char_e: That Mr Anderson had neglected to point out the proner levels for the pipes, thereby causing loss to the city- Reply by Mr Anderson: That he had offered to point out levels to Mr Goodall. Mr B ewden claimed extra money for going deeper than re quired br his contract. Mr _nderson consulted the Council. When the charge was sent in he complained that it was too high /_„,„- Councillor Dickson complained that Mr Ander son had given Mr Goodall a certificate for his own contract on Mr Goodall's own inspection. Pipe Tbaok - Councillor Dicksou complained ofloßs'tothe Council in having to make good the pipe track, in consequence ot incorrect esti mates by Mr Anderson. Mr Anderson replied that it was no part of Ins asphalt Footpaths.—Councillor Dickson's charge w«.s, if Mr Anderson's estimate of cost- Is per foot frontage—wore correct, it would take double the amount now levied to keep them Mr Anderson said the paths wero 3't. wide. Retaining Wall (Hobson-stkhet).— Coun cillor Dickson : 1 may say that when I made this charge against Mr Anderson, I had no idea whatever that there were two levels in the lower part of Hobson-street, a high level and a low level ; and I was greatly surprised whon I came to talk about further cutting m Hobson street, to And that there were two lovels. I never dreamt for a moment, that any set of men sitting as Councillors would havo sanctioned such a thing The second street in the city is simply spoiled for future truffle One side is on the old natural surface, ami the other is a deep catling. Ono level is 25 or 30feet difioreut from the othor, and if people living on one side want to cross to tho other they will have to travel a quarter- of a mile up the street in order to cross. I simply must express my astonishment that any set of business men could have made such a blundor. and that Mr Anderson, astkeir engineer, should have 'adowed such a thing to be done without protesting strongly against it: because he, as an engin#«i\ must have known the results that would be likely to accrue in traffic, public in convenience, and *ho cost the Council would bo put to when it becomes necessary to nmi-0 tho street the full width. Councillor Cosgrave: Ho did so. Councillor Dickson : The Gounod would beput to great expense in buying out the property. •Councillor Isaacs: It is a gross error. Councillor Wadded: What is your honest opinion of iho probable result if Mr Anderson had resisted the decision of the Council i Councillor Cosgrave : He would bo found too expensive a man. Councillor Dickson said Mr Anderson ought to h-.ve put tho retaining wall on a proper foundation ; fiSO were expended in building tho wail, on labour «.lone. Mr Anderson said the work was retarded as tomporarv. If he had gone to enormous expense he wonld'havc been blamed. The place would havo deceived any engineer. Ce-s-pits.- Councillor Dicksons charge was that some of these were without traps, tho cement mortar used was so bad that water percolated through, and allowed tho effluvia from the sewer to escape. Mr Anderson said that a large proportion of the works done in young towns must be tempo rary, such «s the whole of the works on the west side of the city. _, ... T These being all the charges, Councillor .Isaacs moved an adjournment until Monday at 12 o'olock, but this was not seconded. Councillor Goldfts a*ked Mr Anderson if ho considered himself justified in incurring an expense of £20 without au express order of tho Mr Anderson said he had always had that authority. The authority was given verbally six years ago, and had not been countermanded. Councillor Goldie asked if the alterations in, Nanier-strcet which saved the Council £33 were made at the suggestion of Mr Dickson. Mr Anderson said Councillor Dickson* wasiin conversation with the contractor before he (Mr Anderson) came down, but ho did not think Councillor Dicksen made the suggestion. Councillor Goldie asked whether_ when Collingwood-street was being cut in sections the Council did not think that it was being cut to the permanent level. Mr Anderson said the street was not cross formed when cut in sections, jho street could uot.be formed at 8d per yard. Councillor Goidie asked'if the cutting of Pitt street was stopped because Mr Markham objected why was it afterwards carried out while Mr Markham was still there. Mr Anderson : At first it was understood that a portion was to be cut out for the market site, but on the second occasion tho permanent level was to be formed. Councillor Goldie. desired to know _ whether the Council ever refused to grant an inspector when Mr Anderson asked for one. Mr Anderson said he never had any refusal within the last two or three years, Connuilior Goldie said the Hobson-street matter had occurred within that time. Councillor Goldie asked whether any arrange ment as to price was made with Mr Goodall. Mr .ndcr.son: It was to be done according to schedule price. I never understood I was re sponsible. I refused to sign the receipt until Mr Goo iall had certified to it. Councillor Fleming: He says the cause of the culvert giving way in Napior-street was the flood. Would it not have flowed over the lower portion of the street before affecting the culvert? Mr Anderson : No, the ground is nearly level. Councillor Fleming : Was a foreman of works appointed at the building of that culvert? Mr Anderson : There was not. Councillor Fleming: Was it to your know ledge that some of the face stones were not more than G to 7 inches thick ?

Mr Anderson : No. Councillor Fleming : Do you think the face stones were of sufficient strength to retain the e*Mr Anderson :It depends on the height. If you have stones six inches wide and six high they are as strong as can bo. 1 hey might be sufficient if there were proper tie-stones. Cr. Fleming : Were there proper tie-stones 1 Mr Anderson : I could not say. As to the korbingin Lorne-streot, it was done to fcive a fall for the water. . , , Cr Cosgrave said as to the gradient in Angle sea-strcetT the majority of the Council dioa-reed with Mr Dickson's recommendation, and adopted Mr Anderson's. Cr. Dickson appeared to feel very sore that the Council was not led by him instead of by its surveyor. With reference to Pitt-street it was usual on former occasions for the Works Committee to visit the works and give verbal instructions, on the recommendation of Mr Anderson. The Works Committee thought it would be better to have.a .slight gradientjin Pitt-street than to cut it down. It was simply a verbal message, not recorked in the books. Ihe Council then had a limited income, and its debentures sold at £90 only, and Mr Anderson was compelled to construct works as cheaply as he could. No wonder Mr Dickson can find fault with the works. Four or five years hence any man iuay como and criticise works now under construction. ._.*_•- The Mayor: Do you mean to say that Mi Anderson is led by tho Council? I think what ever he suggests we adopt. Councillor Cosgrave: I say, with regard to Pitt-street, he was led by Councillor Buchanan, Mr Tonks, and myself, and is not to blame. Councillor Buchanan said he could not help thinking that if Councillor Dickson had gone to Mr Anderson, and talked these matters over with him, there would have been no inquiry. I think the charges have been fairly met. Very few people could have managed works for a period 0 f eleven or twelve years, and whon parts of their work were picked out, could answer the charges in as satisfactory a manner as Mr Anderson has doae. The Mayer said Councillor Dickson had pro posed that somo of the Councillors should ac company him, and examine the works, but Councillors said: "If you have any charges to make against Mr Anderson, put them in "writ-ii-iT Mr Masefleld thought it was unfair to say that Councillors had refused to personally ex amine the works. Councillor Dickson : Why you were the very man who objected. ~, Councillor Fleming thought thatif Councillors had visited the works the matter would have be setttled on the spot. (Cries of " question.,) Councillor Morton thought much good had been effected by having an open inquiry into those charges. He thought Councillor Dickson would be rather ashamed that after making twelve charges he wound up with saying,,' I could spend a week by going over otheis, lhat shewed vindictiveness. It was not a manly straightforward way. lie (Councillor Morton) felt convinced that no grave fault had been proved against Mr Anderson. Certainly no fault that would justify the Council in endors ing Cr. Dickson's opinion that the City Surveyor was incompetent. There appeared to be a desire to trip up the -City Surveyor. He was astonished that some of the charges related to works constructed so long ago as etekt years. Such charges were very unfair against professional men, who ware at all times liable to make mistakes. Cr Waddel defended Mr Anderson, and read over brief comments on the charges and replies. He had observed that while the plans showed common levels, most of the streets of the city were like a pig's hack. C" Masenem considered that the reselt of tho inauiry was satisfactory, and had proved that it would have been perfect folly to call in two engineers to repoi ton these matters. All Coun cillors must see. that Mr Anderson had satisfac torily explained the charges. As to the coin narison of city works with those of the General Government, If the city works were anything liKe the latter, they would be a disgrace to the Council. The Cicv Surveyor had been obliged to maUe the money go as far as possible. Dr. Masefleld proceeded to critici-e the charges and a> swersin detail. He legretted that Councillors shouid have been k<.pc here to-day over such trilling matters. . , . . ?-Cr. Isaacs thought the discussion had done good. Were such charges passed over without criticism, evils would arise in the administra

tion of the city affairs. He considered Mr Andersonwasexoneratedfrom blame, but he wai glad to see Or. Dickson had brought these charges when he believed he was right. It would tend to prevent evils in future, Cr. luckson was glad to find the Council such a happy family. He was prepared to state ou oath that within 24 hours after either a com mittee or Council meeting on the very day the (jertiflcate was signed he plumrned the wall and fou»d it out of the plumb. The arch was then broken so that it could not result from the flood. Let anyone apply plumb line to Anglesea street wall, and he would guarantee it would be found out of the plumb. At tho end of the Park Reserve they would And tho upper wall hanging over. In Col ling wood-street at the present time Mr Carter was compelled to incur groat expense in consequence ot the alterations from what he believed to be the original. The reason these cheap contracts were taken was bec«uso men knew they could scamp them. If it were known that Mr Anderson would he strict the Council would not havo such cheap contractu, but now when work was wrongly constructed, and the city workmen were em ployed toput it right. . Or. Masefleld: This is final advice he is giving us. Cr. Dickson said there was a good deal said about his wishing to injure Mr Anderson, but if Mr Anderson were half such a good man as some Councillors appeared to think, he was not getting enough screw. Cr. Wadded: He's going to move it be in creased. Cr. Dickson thought it would pay better to give a really competent man £1000 a year. The work undertaken in any street should be part of one whole design, not mere pulling up and patching. He had brought forward these charges from a sen*e of duty, and he would not have done so if any other course had been opon. ,_,_._, His Worship the Mayor: I think Mr Dickson de*er-cs tho thanks of the Council and the public generally for bringing forward these charges. I regret, however, that these matters were not relegated to a Committee to bedealt with, a* by that course the Council would probably hiuio oeen saved a great doal of time. After the evidence acduced today, I can only say that I concur in the opinions expressed by a majority of the Counoil. It appears to mo that most of the charges have been satisfactorily answered. I cannot say, however, what might ha-e been the result had two practical en gineers been appointed to examine into and rep-rt upon these charges, as was proposed. Acoordiu* to my opinion, we as a body are not competent to deal with one or two of the principal charges which have been heard hero SO-day. There may, perhaps, be one or two members who aro competent, but others are not. I cannot but express my regret th*t Or. Dickson, in bridging these charges, did not confine himself to '.hem, instead ot .making comments; and I also regret that Mr Anderton should have made — I might almost say impertinent remarks —because if tho Council is to ho treated in this wav, Councillors will not care to undertake tho duty of bringing matters which tho believe to be wrong, under the notice of tho Council. I think Mr Anderson should simply have confined him self to answering theso charges. It is only right that Mr Anderson, or any officer of thisOobncil, should cloariy understand for the future that when charges are made ho must simply confine bimseif to answering them, nnd must not in dulge in such renin'ks as Mr Anderson has used in this case. Cr. Cosgravo moved, " That this Council, having heard and examined into tho charges made by Cr. Dickson, are of opinion that tho replies and reasons given in explanation by Mr Anderson are satisfactory to this Council."

Cr. Masefleld seconded. Councillor Goldie moved "That after thoroughly investigating the charges made by Mr Dickson against Mr Anderson, wo consider the charges in the main have been satisfactorily explained, at the same time we think somo of the works havo not been carried out strictly to tho letter of the specification?, and suggest that a competent Clerk of Works be appointed."

Councillor Fleming seconded. The Mayor: I should like to add : "and that the thanks of this meeting be given to Coun cillor Dickson for bringing the charges for ward." Councillor Morton : Why should ho be thanked for doing his duty.

After some further discussion, tho amend ment was put, when the following voted for it: Crs. Goldie, Fleming, and Waddel. Against it: Cm. Cosgrave, Isaacs, Buchanan, Morton, and Masefleld. The original motion was then put, when the Council voted as follows :—For : Crs. Cosgrave, Isaacs, Morton, Masefleld, and Buchanan. Against: Crs. Goldie, Fleming, Waddel, and Dickson.

The Mayor declared Cr. Cosgrave's motion carried.

The Council rose at 6 p.m.

THE OAKLEY CREEK NUISANCE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir —We have refrained from rushing into print hitherto in respect o the complaint of a nuisance said to exht at Oakley Creek, but the letters of Drs. Atckiu and Young call for notice. Thclaction of Mr Wood ward in this matter has been very unfair and one-sided. The visits of the medical gentlemen, who report having inspected tho Creek, were quite unknown to us, and that of Dr. Young, who ventured into our works to make his investigation, might at least have been done with our permission and knowledge. But however, his statement as to the water above the tanuery beieg pure, can easily be tested by any pssser by, and shown to be slightly in error. No waterhasbeen running in the creek for the past three months, and the little water now there, is lying in a stagnant pool. We would be sorry to cause any annoyance or inconvenience to any'of our' neighbours in this matter. We have been tanning for the past fourteeu years without any dis pute with them. It would be most satis factory to us if the Mount Albert and Whau Highway Boards Avould appoint Health Officers for the districts, so that this matter, as well as some serious nuisances which do exist in the district may be in quired into, and all legitimate means used to abate them. We should, only be too happy, on proper representation from duly qualified persons, to conform to any of tne clauses in the Public Health Act of 1877 that may apply to us. But Aye venture to say that tho framers of this Act had not in view the desire in carrying out its provisions to repress any industries that are of vital importance to us as a community, and which are allowed in cities like London, Melbourne, Sydney, &c, to be carried on. We are, yours truly, B. Gittos & Son. [Our correspondents' suggestion is a fair and reasonable one, and if the Mount Albert Board had adopted that course instead of treating the memorialists with indifference, there would probably have been no occasion for newspaper correspondence.—Ed. E.S.]

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCI ATION.

Count dk Zaba instructed and entertained a full audience last evening in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association, by the delivery ot his excellent lecture on " The method of studying Universal History and Literature." Colonel Haultain, President of tho institution-, occupied the chair, and after a short prayer introduced the lecturer. Count do Zaba is a lecturer of remarkable ability, and he has the happy faculti' of enunciating his facts in a dear and unencumbered manner, so that a listener of ordinary intelligence can at once comprehend the idea or truth sought to be con veyed clearly to the mind. The lecture oflast evening was especially important to youth, inas much a. it was essentially an educational dis course, and illustrative of the Count's system of imparting historical knowledge and fixing facts and dates in the memory. The lecture was virlually the same «s that inven on the previous evening in the Auckland Institute, and which was noticed in the Star, Two lads were brougli forward—Masters Bree and Holland—who had received a few lessons under Count do Zaba, to shew the practicability and real value of the system ; and their correct answers satisfied the audience of the utility of the system which the Count desires to popularise in schools. The lecture was illustrated by an excellent historical chart, pointing out, especially, the events in connection with the partition of Poland, lhe lecture throughout was of a most interesting ara cter, and listened to with much attention. 'I'ho Count stated that, in furtherance of his system, he would give £5 to the funds of tho Association, if a certain number, cay fifty members, would take up his plan of learning dates; and he would bo at the institution on Tuesday evening next to meet them. Rev. Allan W. Webb proposed a vote of thanks to Count de Zaba for his admirable lecture which was carried by acclammation. The next lecture, on "Nature's Architecture," with lime-light illustra tions, will be given by Mr Josiah Martin, on the evening of the 7th proximo.

TIT FOR TAT.

(To the Editor of the STAR.) '• For 'twas my delight of a shiny night, At the season of the year."—(Old song). Sir,—As the Acclimatisation Society want to raise the wind by their iniquitous and op pressive Game Laws, I would advise them, to employ the rangers and district con stables in taking down the names of the members of the Hunt Club and Coursing Meeting, who ure equally liable by the Law to the pains and penalties of the Act for any breaches thereof.—Yours, &c, APOOR BUT Industrious Settler.

LATEST MINING.

COROMANDEL, this day. f*UNION Beach.--Over 3501b5. of speci mens are in hand. A parcel was obtained yesterday, and more likely to come to hand to-day. New Golden Pah.—There is more good stove in the winze connecting the low level through which gold is seen all the way down the mine.

Prosperous.—The shares iv the market are withdrawn by the shareholders here. Corby.—lt is reported that specimens and good parcels were obtained yesterday. Premier J. Anderson, an old miner through out the colonies is appointed manager, and will commence work on Monday from the Palmerston shaft on the tribute leader where gold is kuown to have been left under ths foot. Driving also towards the Premier work will he instituted at once. The mine is looked upon very favourably here.

Tokatea.— At a meeting of creditors to day, it was resoived to resume work with a full staff of men a Aveek hence.

EVENING STAIi, SATURDAY, MAY 18



A temperance meeting will be held this evening in the Albert-street Hall. Chair to be taken at eight o'clock.



"Persons who adopt coke for fuel are scarcely ever known to revert to the use of coal." The value ot coke as a tuel, and as a means of economy oi coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke ia invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those'of cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs the smoke or inflammable gases given oil by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter, clearer, and Tiotter. Every house holder .should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised else where. —[ A DVT. 1



WANTED, an Engagement as Sub- Editor or Manager and Printer of a Liberal Paper, by an experienced hand, who is a practical printer.—Address, "Delta," care of Cnief Postmaster, Nelson. WANTED Known, we have Real Irish Frcizo Ulsters, all sizes ; 100 Oil Suits, at 12s 6d.—Phillips' Mart, 172. Queen-street. ANTED, a first-class Timber Rafter, ' for Tairua; best references required.— Union Sash and Door- Company. Mechanics' Bay. . WANTED, a General Servant. Mus understand plain cooking.—Apply City Club Hotel. - \\T ANTED TO LEASE, in Symonds- H street, two detached Cottages. Low rental W. Johnstone, Bootmaker, Victoria street. WANTED, a Youth; one accustomed to the butchering-, or a Man ; highest wages.—O. Hulme. Queen-street. WANTED, a comfortable four or five roomed Cottago, within a quarter of an hour's walk of the wharf.—Address M.M., this offlco. WANTED to Rent, a House of four or five rooms, in a central locality.—Apply G.G., this ofllce. ANTED, in a quiet family, near town, a Respectable Boarder.—Apply at this ofllce. ._ " ANTED, immediately, a General Sorvant, with a knowledge of cooking preferred.—Mrs. Courtayne, Claremont House, Princes-street. W r ANTED, Sportsmen to know that George Wagstaff has a Furnished Cot tage to let in Howick.—Apply Sommervillo's Stables, Queen-street. WANTED, a few Machinists and Im provers to tho Shu'tmaking.—Apply at 31, Shortland-street. WANTED, the Public to know that all kinds of Watches, Clocks, and Jewel lery, repaired at J. T. Clarke's, Grey-street, two doors below Busby's. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply to Mrs. J. J. Holland, Symonds street. . WANTED, a strong Boy, accustomed to the Blacksmithing.—Apply VV. Mc- Caul, Durham-street West. WANTED, Bencbmen. —A berdceu Boot Factory. WANTED, a Compositor for Gisborne.— J. A. Barber & Co., Fort-street, Auckland.' 7! ANTED, .a Gentleman to Play the Violin ; also, a Pianist.—Apply Albert Hall, any morning. . ANTED, a General Servant Refe rences required.—Mrs Dacre, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, one or two respectable Ap prentices to the Dress, Mantle, and Habit Making. Fitting and Cutting taught,—Mrs Atkinson, Princes-street. ANTED, twelve _ Improvers to the Dressmaking.—A. Linabury & Co. ANTED, by a Lady, Private Board and Residence in the Suburbs. Must not ex ceed three miles from town.—Apply, stating terms, to J.H., Star office. ANTED, four A.B.'rfrn^Wp"" Chile," for London.—Apply on board between twelve and one p.m. on Monday.—Owen _ Graham, agents. ■^STANTED, an Assistant Bookkeeper; » * must bo good at accounts; references required.—Apply to Ireland Bros. WANTED, a General Servant for Coromandel; wages, 12s per week.— Mrs. Ridings' Boarding-house, Turner-street. WANTED, a Waiter with references.— Auckland Hotel.—John Menzies. ANTED, a good strong Boy as Messenger.—Apply Star office. "V£ 7" AN TED, Pit Sawyers; 'none but TV steady good hands need apply.- Black more and Newcll. Auckland Rnilwav Station. ANTED, good plain 'Jook and Laundress.—Mrs Pounds, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. . WOULD the Person who took by mistake the Lady's Umbrella from tho Auckland Institute on Thursday night, kindly leave the same at Messrs. E. and H. Isaacs, Fort-street. ANTEDSWanted—to Sell (cheap). 45 boxes of Good Tea, 19s Gd per box, 31bs. for 5s 6d, 2s per lb.; 20:> boxes of Good Figs, only 9d per box; 60 boxes of Good Raisins, only Id a lb.; 50 Plated Cruet Stands, from 7s 6d to 9s each; Rimmol's Soap, 7 cakes for Is; large bars of Scented Soap, 8d bar, three bars for Is lOd; Scent Soap, three cakes of scent soap in a box, only 4d the box; Onions, lOlbs. for Is; lot of Japanese Fancy Boxes and other articles cheap ; Ruled Notepaper. 5 quires for Is; 100 Envelopes for lOd; Pens, 10 the box; Clothes Pegs, _ doz. for 6d; 100 packets of Notepapor and Envelopes, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes only 2d a packet, Is Sd per uozen packets.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. I have got a cheap lot of Currants, only 4d alb. Be in Time 1 ■\Xr ANTED Known, that Mrs. Motion v v is selling Bay of Islands Mullet cheap; Oysters. 6d per plate; Smoked Sohnapperand Shrimps daily.—No. 21, Market House. W~ ANTED, three first-class Plumbers ; also one good Gasfltter. Wages from 103 to 12a per day; passage money advanced. To jrood men, twelve months work guaranteed. —Apply b letter or telegram to John Hayes, Plumber, Wellington. TTT ANTED X N O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Ofllce, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-ofway. W' i-1. DAMPIER is still Selling Off, o and has wonderful fresh Bargains. Come and save all the money you can.—Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. INTER GOODS now showing :— Children's Woollen Jackets, Gaiters, Hoods, &c.; Men's Flannel and Merino Pants. Shirts, &c; Ladies' Dress Materials; Wincoys from 7d to Is 3d por yard; Scotch Tartan, Is 9d per yard; Figured Lustre, Is 6d; Woollen Hose, Ribbed Hose, &c: Blue Serge, 2s 3d per yard; Black Feathers, 6d, 9d, and Is 3d each, at R. French's Cheap Drapery, Hobson-street. WANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his; Yards, j Custom-house-street. . ' W" ANTED, by a middle-aged widow lady, Employment as Housekeeper to a small family, assistant in hovse of business, or any capacity not menial. No objection to taking charge of one or two children. Good references. Address. S.L., Stab office. WHY the inducements offered to the public by G. HULME are so palpable in their favour as to require no consideration, where you can be supplied with Mutton at 2d ; ' Roast Beef, 4d: superior Steam-made Sausages, 4d. Veal, Pork, Lamb. Sucking Pigs, Poultry, Hams, Bacon. Lard, German Sausage, and _ Tripe fresh every day. Plenty of Bargains on Saturday night. Dealer in Game and Poultry.— ' Steam Sausage Factory, opposite .City Market, Queen-street.



WHAT a mean lot some men arc. , Their wives are obliged to ask them for \ every penny, and yet such men say women are j deceitfnl, Can they wonder at it. .Fancy a•, woman having to ask her husband for 6d to buy » one of my beautiful Dress Improvors, which ,< are such a great bargain, or Is 6d for one of my handsome Crinolines, which will keep the mud off their pretty feet this winter. I have sold several of my handsome 6d Dress Improvers to the men. bet us hope they are the good men we read of. and only bought them for their wives. However, I have found out that the young men buy my twopenny Hair Pads to make whiskers or moustaches. If so the ladies had better look out. Single ladies, I have now something to tell you to do, whmn I know you will readily—that is. ask the young men where they bny their, whiskers V By that means you can have a bit of fun, and my 2d Hair Pads will be better known. Married men also-who have "courage enough" may oblige me in a similar way by asking their wives where they buy their Dress Improvers? If they frown.at you tell them I told you to say'so, ana then see what a lovely smile t hey wdl treat you w. Don't forget to tell them they are only 6d each. Youth's Superior Shirts, Is 6d ; Boy's Superior- Twill do., 2* ; Men's Crimean Shirts, Ss bU, Men's and Boy's Waterproof Coats, 8s; Working Mens Tooth Brushes, 4d; Middle Class do., fad ; Aristocratic do.. 9d ; little Boy's Scotch Caps, ls9d; Velvet do., 2s; lovely colored Machine Silk, Is 9d a dozen ; another lot of Men s l|d Socks; Girl's Stockings, sd; Women's do, od ; Ladies Striped do, Is; Bodkins, 6d a dozen ; Thimbles, 6d a dozen; Ginop, 12yds. for 6d ; handsome Trimming for curtains, taoleclotns, &c..6d a yard; Military Braid, la 3d the .-gross; superior Band Purses, 6d ; fresh lot of Holloway'a Pills and Ointment, Is 2d ; Cockle a Pills, Is 2d ; Barry's Tricopherous, Is 6d; Back Hair Ornaments, 6d; Fringe, 12yds. for Is 6d; Ladies Umbrellas, 2s ; Men's do., 2s 6d; my bars of Glycerine Soap look fit to eat, and only 8d ; Ladies Collars and Cuffs, withstuds, Is ; Ladies Collars, 2d ; Wave Braid, reduced to 2d a doz ; •Men's and Boy's Belts, one penny each ; Leather Laces, Is a gross ; large Is bottles of Hair Oil for 6d: thick Memo Books, 8d a doz ; lot ot Vases, same sort as before, 9deach. Though my Is Puff Boxes look like solid silver, I am not even now quite sure that they are ; but what wi.l become of the babies whon they are all gono. What will the drapers, booksellers, auctioneers, and other business men do when my Gum Tickets at 13 a thousand are all gone. Compare my magnificent Id Rack Combs with what you have been paying 9d or Is for elsewhere. Don t forget to educate your children with my id School Books; fresh lot of Ribbon Velvet, Is and 1« 4d tho 18yd. piece. Tho wenderful 2s Tea sella itself now by its own merit; that is why I often forget to mention it. Ladies, J. haven't maDy of the 3s Jackets left. I have a good many better ones not opened yet, out don't leave it till the last moment, but buy them before the winter sets in. I find the ladies do very much as I tell them ; I hope they treat jtheir hus band the same way. Those ladies who wish to make smoking caps, &c, for their husbandsitdr sweethearts can have Tracing Braid (di erent colours), at Is the half-gross ; Galvanic Battery, that turns with a handle and requires no acid, only „I 10s.—W. H, DAMPIER, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. \%T ANTED, the Public to know that L. YT H. Green has a splendid collection of Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale this year; also 200,000 two-year old Quicks, 12s per 1000; 30,000 one-year-old, 8s per 1000. Gardens and Orchards laid out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.— Lilydale Nuksicky, One Tree Hill. All orders left with Mr. Greenwood, Market House Inspector, will be promptly attended to. N.B.—L. H. Green attendsJ;be Market every Saturday. W"TNTED7~the Public to know that W. H. Pillar has opened, at the foot of Wakefleld-street, a Hair Cutting and Shaving Saloon, and hopes to merit a fair share of their patronage. ANTED, the Public to know that the best prices are given for Old Scrap or Tea Lead and Zinc, in any quantities, at S. Parker's New Zealand Lead and Galvanized Iron Works, Victoria-streqtJj^st : _A_uckland.__ W^NTEDT"^ tor all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Hollship, Manager. ANTED KNOWN, that the Largest and Newest Stock of Gents', Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes can be seen at W. J. Otter's New Shop, 152, Queen-street, opposite tho Theatre. __ W "ANTED to Sell (cheap), 1000 yards . Wincey, 6d, worth 9d ; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at 10id per yard, worth Is 6d ; 3000 yards of Feather-edged Ribbon, at 7d. worth Is; 25 dozen Kid Gloves, good, at 2s 6d; 15 dozen Gloves, 2 buttons, 3s 6d per pair ; same quality, extra good, at 4s per pair; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers, fee, &c, also sold cheap ; 500 yards all-wool Shepherds Plaid at Is 3_d per yard, worth 2s.—William Eyro, Enniskillen Houso, Victoria-street. LOOK Q U I FOR THE Laductiox. of Taupiri Goals IN MONDAY'S ISSUE. R. W. HAMMOND. Gazette in Bankruptcy. PTIIE SUPREME COURT U-F NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and of the bankruptcy of Percy Reginald Vaughan, of Auck land, Accountant, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is my intention to applr to the above Honorable Court on WEDNESDAY, tho 29th day of .May, 187S, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon after as I can be heard, for an Immediate Discharge under the provisions of the said Act. Dated, at Auckland, tins 17th day of May, IS7B. Percy Reginald Vaughan, Debtor in person. G I L 13 IS R T . wishes to inform his friends and the public that tho Millinery and Drapery Business, &c, carried on in Paris House, Parnell, will in future bo carried on in the house formerly occupied by Mr Gill, opposite the Roman Catholic Church, Parnell. He cousiders it un necessary to put in a lengthy advertisement expressing his desire to give first-class value, but simply to state that ho buys ou ca&h terms, and is prepared to compete with any house in the trade. On opening our new house will be shewn somo of the newest designs in Dress Material, &c, for the season at, low prices ; and. some Job Lines under wholesale prices.—N.B. Paris Houso Extended, opposite tho Catholic Church. Parnell. rpHE s.s. ARGYLE will not __Ils_|E§2_„ JL make her usual trip to Coro ""^^^^^^mandel on Monday, the 20th insl. A. MCGREGOR. OST, in Queeu-street, a Coral Necklace and Gold Locket.—Findo be rewarded on leaving same at this office. JOHN Q OP P E T HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and suburbs. All of which can be dead with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. A.* LINABUB V & G DRESSMAKERS and MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Large Assortment of New Dress Goods or the present Season, in every fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. NEW WINTER COSTUMES, NEW MANTLES, NEW ULSTERS, NEW MILLINGRY, NEW HATS A Large Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Just Opened up. Also, Hosiery, Silk Ti°s, Umbrellas, Collars and Cuffs, Gloves, Chilure s Mantles and Jackets. Also, A LARGE STOCK OF NOVELTIES, [ Which are Cheap, and will have quick sale. cs* Look in at "«a A. LINABURY & CO. 'S, ; 204 _C 206, QUKKN-STRKiCT, 1 Auckland. j "TOTTE AFRE NOW OFERING l 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 63., _ Worth 355., CITY CLOTHING MART, , 92, Queen-street, Auckland.



Meetings. i XT Alt AN *G AHA P E HIGHWAY IJL__1 JL__ DISTRICT. .' A Special Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District will be heid in the Newton Hall on FRIDAY, the 31st instant, at 7 p.m., in acordance with a requisition signed by Messrs. James Rush, Henry T. Garratt, Geo. Staines, and others. ~ ' Business' To consider the proposal to con stitute a Borough of Newton, and the manner in which the preliminary steps towards that object have been taken. ._ WARBBN> Chaairman. May 14, 1878. T a g. t. The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meet, as usual, in the Alexandra-street School room, every TUKSDA V EVENING, at 7.30. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL, Secretary. TTNION TEMPERANCE: MEETING. A Publio Meeting will be held This (Satur day) Evening, in the Temperance Hall, Albert street ; Rev. P. Mason in the chair. Various speakers will address the meeting. The public are earnestly invited to attend. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.; to cornmeuce at 8 p.m. y O. G. T. The Members of the Fraternal Home Lodge have invited the Brethren on board H.M. ships now in harbour to spend a Social Evening at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on THURS DAY Evening, May 30. Tickets, Is 6d; for Entertainment only, Is. N.B.—The public are inYitcd- , T , pTMPgQV. W/__ ~K[ O T I C E . A General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Auck land Steam Packet Company, in Liquidation, will be held at the Offices of Messrs Combes & Daldy, Queen street, on Friday, the 21st of June, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business : To consider the Winding-up Accounts of the Liquidators; and, if approved, to pass a resolution that the affairs of the Company have been fairly wound up, so that the said Company may be Dissolved. WILLIAM LODDER, Secretary to Liquidators. "TIJCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. Practice of Mendelssohn's " Elijah " will be commenced on Friday Evening next. The Hand is requested to meet in the Hall to practice Miscellaneous Music on Monday. 20th instant, at hals-past seven. A full attendance is particularly requested. ARCH. CLARK, Hon. Sec AUCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE. HOBSON COMPANY, A.R.V. The above wiiiT Assemble for Church Parade at 10.17 a.m. To-morrow (Sunday) Morning, at foot of Grey-street. E. LkROY. Naval Brigade. PETER DIGNTAN, Hobson Co. "UCKL AN D SCOTTI.SH VOLUNTEERS. The Monthly Inspection Parade will be held in the Drill Shed on Tuesday, the 21st instant, at 7.30 p.m. Uniform : Full dress, arms, and accoutre ments, JNO. MOWBRAY, Captain. 41 A TTEN TION !—V IC T O RIA &-___ COMPANY, A.R.V, . " The Company will Parade on Tuesday Evening next. 21st May,"at 7.30. in Full Dress Uniform, for Monthly Inspection. Every Member is hereby warned to attend. JAS. DICRROM; Captain Commanding Victoria Rifles. DDFEL LOW S' HAL L, COOK-STREET. The usual Fortnightly Quadrille Assembly will" be held, in tv>e above Hull, on WEDNES DAY next, the 22nd May. Dancing to com mence at 8 p.m. sharp. W. D. POOLEY. M.C. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per on, a th Works, for Cash; or, if so 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 6J bushels, or about double, tho bulk of Coal. L" OST, a liver and white Cocker Spaniel; rather an old dog. Registered Collar, No. 551. Reward given.—A. Heslop, Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. /"I RAND COSMOPOLITAN' EXHLBI \jt TION, Now Oprn, between Albert and Thistle Hotels (late Tucker's, Butcher). Illu minated Panoramic Views of the Cities 'of Europe, &c, fee—L. Tetjchert, Proprietor. I>IAKO~GOLD MINING COMPANY JL (LIMITED). Notice is lierehy given that the following Shares, foifeited for non-payment of Third Call •of Threepence per Share, will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, by Mr. R. ARTHUR, at his Mart, Queen - street, Auckland, 01 MONDAY, 20th instant, at 12 noon, unless Calls and Expenses aro paid to the Manager on or before that date:—JfiS. Agnew. 10 shares; J. S. Dickey, 10 shares; W. Dick, 145 shares; H. Daniels, 1:10 shares; K. Ferris, 30 shares ; R. P. Gibbons, 50 shares; C. F. Gars. 30 shares; W. Hawk, 10 shares; F. Herbert, 20 shares; W. Johnson, 10 shares; W. H. Kendall, 10 shares ; Thos. Kirker, -10 shares; Ed. Leydon. 5 shares; H. C. T. Lawlor, 10 shares; Benj. Luckey, 50 shares; J. Mahoney, 100 shares; J. Mackintosh, 5 shares ; C. Mcßride, 6 shares; H. C. Nanker vis, 20 shares; Win. Nicholls, 40 shares ; P. O'Neal. 20 shares: Hy. Phillips. 50 shares; C. Bead, 10 shares; H. Rawden, 5 shares; J. Ren wick, 30 shares : W.-Regan. 50 shaies; R.Simp s ;ii, 25 shares ; J. Somerville, 50 shares ; J. H. slater, 10 shares ; T. J. Tuff, 10 shares ; J. Toy, 30 shares; M. Teasdaie, 10 shares; M. Whelan, 20 shares ; Geo. Wrack, 5 shares. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, May 6,1878. "pONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. To Contractors. Tenders will be received for Road Works in the following prreers :—College Road, England, Tole, Wood, Lincoln, Cameron (Springbank), Norfolk, aud Spring-streets, Pompallier Terrace, Clarence,-street, Ponsonby Road west. Marine Parade, Argyle, Sarsfield. O'Connell, Cameron (Shelly Beach Road), Seymour, and Harbour streets ; also, for Wood Kerbing College Road. Plana and specifications to be seen at the office of Mr. W. J. Dalton, District Engineer Insurance Buildings, Queen-street; and tenders to be. deposited at the office of the Secretary, Shortland, before noon of the 27th May, 1878. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order of the Board. GEO. W. JONES, Secretary. m O B U _l L D c it s. Tenders will be received until noon of the 29th instant, for Re-erection of Queen's Hotel, on the site of the late fire, Karangahape Road. R. KEJALS & SON, Architects. m O^ B U I L D E R S. Tenders will he received up to noon on Saturday, the 25th instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises tit Gxeymouth, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders for Removing Building from Co-o raandel, are to be delivered on T L ESDjI 1, the 21st instant, at four o'clock. JAMES WKIi.rLICV. jirciiiteet. ESTATES OF M. NICCOL AND J.. T. HENDRY. Creditors in the above Estates v. _o have not already proved their Claims, are requested to do so on or before WEDNESDAY, the22nd instant, preparatory to a Dividend being paid. J. E. POUNDS, Trustee. ■"rVTOTICE TO DEBTORS IN ESTATE 13 OF M NICCOL &J. T. HENDRY. All Debts not paid on or beiore WEDNES DAY, 22nd instant, will be sued for without further notice. J. E. POUNDS, Trustee. _0 "| 4\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society &Zj -L\? principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. -O OTOMAHANA AND TflE HOT ; JL_ L_KES.|, A SERIES OV THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS. Tho Finr-st ever Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Taraweia. Ohinenvitu, Groups of Natives, and . Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original .Maori Portraits aud Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY S—OierLAxn-sTuEET. Auckland. } 7TESUEHT wird cine Hauahalterin iii XJF em Hotel in Samoa, Navigator Inseln, de Besitzer (em Deutscher) wiirde cine Dami welche Deutscb ist oder Deutscb sprich vorriehen. Offerten wolle man Kefalligst mi Angab" de* Alters unci Gehaltzu Mr. Gribbor care of Messrs McArthurand Co., em senden.



J. \J JJOU' TO BE LET, with immediate pos session, the House in Jermyn-street, now in the occupation of Mr Alfred Porter ; contains seven rooms, gas laid on, garden, and good view of harbour.—Alfred Porter, Queen-street. TO LET, Residence in Selwyn Terrace, Parnell (lately oocupied by Mr Dyer), 12 rooms, with wath-hoase. ami every convenience. Apply to Mr Culpan. nexr, door; or, at his Office, at Messrs. Hesketh and Richmond s, Solicitors, Bank Buildings. Queen-street. p TO LET, a First-class Business Site, top ot Parnell Rise. Large and commodious three-storey Corner House of It rooms; Shop (with corner entrance! and 2 rooms on the ground floor; water laid in to ground floor and first storey; all newly fit red up and well finished; situated at the iunction of five roads, its position for business is excellent, and it, i- very suitable either for a Store, Holei, or Boarding-house; rent very moderate.—Apply on Uie premises to Mr. John Mcintosh; or to Adam Layboum3 agent, Fort-street. TO LET, two good detached Cottages, one of four andene seven rooms, with garden, water, gas.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, a Comfortable Seven-roomed Brick Residence, with every convenience, five minutes' walk from Queen-street. —A. Linabury & Co. O BE LET on lease or otherwise, a House of about 16 rooms, admirably suited for a Boarding House, being close to Queen street.—Coupland and Co.. Queen-street. For Sale. "OUSINESS IN WAIKATO. FOR SALE.—The above is a General Store and Bakery, doing a good trade. Attached, on freehold property, is a Dwelling-Rouse of nine rooms, a Cottage of three rooms, Four-Stall Stable, Harness-room, Chalf-liouse, Cart-shed, Smoke-house, Garden, &c, &c, all in first-class order. Terms Easy.—For Particulars apply to T &S. Morrin, Auckland. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, 'adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, .shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE Xc SON, Fort-street. liTOfTSALE, a come; Allotment, next to Mrs. Wynyard's and desirably situated, half way up the Grafton hoad, with a frontage of 69 feet and depth of 110 feet. Price, £230. £100 may remain on mo'tgage at 8 percent,— Apply to Mr. Be.tle, Grafton [toad. mO PHOTOGRAPHERS.—For Sale, JL (cheap), a large Camera and Lens by " Home and Thornthwaite" for Views 12 xlO ; a portable Bah and Printing Frame suitable for the above, Tripod, &c : also a French Lens (half plate) for Portraits and whole plate Bellows Camera.—Apply at Henderson's, Shortland-st. FOR Immediate Sale, in the best part of Ponsonby, near the Sea, corner of London-street and St. Mary's Road, a six roomed Cottage with every convenience, two Are places with grates, two tanks and water laid on ; gas fittings complete, ail in first-rate order. Allotment GG x 100 feet, fenced, tile drained and planted with fruit and ornamental trees ; excellent view.—W. L. Mitchell, 66, Queen-street. _£>«_» KS. PE-TaCRK.-ISO acres of Good cwu *J Level Land, about one mile from Hamilton Station, Waikato.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. QAS. PER FOOT.—Allotment for sale C^*." on Ponsonby Road. Drained, fenced, ' and panted; Fine view of hafbour. Can be paid for by instalments.—C. Williamson, "Vulcan Lane. 6> A —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS &\?a for Sale at Mount Eden, £20 each. —S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortlalid-strejf. OOA —FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE (quite oU^v. new) for Sole, near Railway Station. £20 deposit; balance by small weekly payments. —C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vu'can Lane. _^ eO_~„ff_} CASH, balance at 5% for six or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres of eood soil, ail fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, cowshed, stock-yard, „c.< ' 12 miles south of Auckland. Price, £1000.-3, Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. i?P_R_A —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence dVeJ'tJ'U'. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, ah in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers".—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. PO P A —AT "Mount Eden, nenrly as_>o'<L?* ¥* S acres of rich volcanic land, one acre of which is orchard, with .-roomed Cottage, Stable, and Cow-shed. Commands a splendid view. — S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £»A PEB ACRE. Improved Farm of 130 »5w _. acres, 21 niiies south of Auckland, 80 to 90 acres in grass, 20 acres bush ready for burn ing, 20 acres standing bush, soil rich volcanic and chocolate loam; 3-roomed House, cowshed, stockyard, &c—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-street next to the Post-ofHqe. £-* "I T A —PRETTY Five-roomed- Cottage, swi«v/. with freehold allotment 40 x 100, goo 1 well, wood and coal-shed, &c. Commands a good view • 20 minutes walk from Queen-street. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortand street. IRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. OLA_ES~i SLATES 1 SLATES ! For sale, ex "Arabella," 12,000 best Palmerston Countess Slates, 20 x 18 . POTTER & CO., Durham-street. X>ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICTI In pursuance of " The Rating Act, 1876 V' it is hereby notified that it is the intention of the Ponsonby Highway District Board, on the first day of June next, to make a rate of One Shilling- in the Pound upon the value of the rateable property within the said District, asappearing on the Valuation List now in force in the said District, for a period of twelve months, commencing, on the first day of April, 1873, and ending on the 51st day of March, 1879 > and that the said rate will become payable, in one sum, on the third day of June, IS7S. It is hereby further notified that the Rate Book is • kept at the business premises of Mr J. G. Henderson, Chemist, Ponsonby, and is open for inspection between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily (Sundays excepted) by all Ratepayers, without fee. Dated this seventeenth day of May, IS7B. WILLIAM THORNE, 'Ghairman Ponsonby District Board. To A R RIVE, Per Mail Steamer City of New York, Due sth June, 1878: 200 cases CUTTING & CO.'S 1-L3. SALMON (New Season's). H. T. MORTON. JUp,mum TUESDAY, NOON. APPLES, PEARS, ETC HOBART TOWN FRUIT* EX STEAMER FROM HOBART TOWN. I i Marked C— !/?. {MS CASES OF FIRST-CLASS I -gr- >, y \jf FRUIT, packed expressly for this j murker. °5 r one of the best shippers, consisting 1 of > pples, French Crabs, Pearirmins, Stunner ! P'pnius, Blenheim Orange, Crow's Eggs, ! Braddieks, Nonpareils, Golden Harveys, Adam pqu's Pearmains, Pearsons Plate, Stone Pippins, I Screveton Golden Pippin, Wellington Pippins. PEARS—Pound Pears, Black Aohan, Char monteles, &c. To be Sold by Auction Tuesday nest, Arthur's Mart. R. A R-T HU R Auctioneer. TUESDAY, MAY 21. G.'> W. BIN NE V WILL sell by auction'at the Central Sale Rooriis, on Tuesday, 21_t in_4, at 11 o'clock, , 9 cases Bacon, "Pig_ranci, m cloth 4 „ "Star Brand," „ ; 2 ~ Hams ~ „ TUESDAY, MAY"2I. THE Subscriber lias received instruc tions to sell at the Corner Mart, on 1 Tuesday, 21st May, at 12 o'clock, A I_rge Allotment near the centre o£ the City, and adjoining the property of T. Russell, Esq., having a frontage of 71 feet 3 inches th Chancery-street. 1 Terras at.Sale." 3 GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. - * FRIDAY, MAY 2_. THE HAYMA RXE T. r * rC! O R SALE, ou Friday _n<sjl_. 5' JD about }t S tons Superphosphate Lime. 3l ALFRED~BUCKLAND.