measures likely to promote [>eace, order, and good government, and ire hope they will have sufficient respect f-.n1 themselves and the high office they h"M, to be above resorting to tactics, whi'-li disgraced the early part of last session. It trusts that members on both sides will support the Government, and place fund? at its disposal for a North Island Trunk Railway. It attributes the increase of revenue to the good Government of the preceding years. The Government was reaping the'fruits of seed sown by previous administrators. It says the hard work of raising the new loan was done by Sir J. Vogel. The "New Zealander" says : "Good work has been done, and Parliament will not fail to perceive how greatly, in finance, in population, and prosperity the colony rfill gain by tlie late work of pacification." It opposes any material reduction in Customs duties, which forms the mainstay of the means to meet annual HabiJities. The Attorney-General has entered on a large work, and hopes his energy and perse verance will defeat those who oppose law reform.

GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING

The " New Zealander " devotes a sub leader to the question of Government advertising, and says of Ministers : "We know positively that there action has not been instigated by any political motive. Throughout the colony we believe it'will he found that so tar as the Government have advertised, they have given advertisements to the best mediums they could select to ensure full publicity." This is buncombe, considering that the Dunedin " Star " and Auckland Star, which do not receive " Government Gazette" advertisements, have the largest circulation of any two journal? in the colony. The block about which natives have come to Wellington to interview the Government in order to have the proclamation prohibit ing sale removed is Waikarakeke. THE HINEMOATO TAKE THE KATI KATI SETTLERS. Captain Fairchild desires that the Hiiie moa should lay up for a week. The Gov ernment intend to, send her to Auckland to convey the Lady Jocelyn's passengers to Stewart settlement. Captain Fairchild is confident that he could tow the vessel right into Tauranga. The "New Zealander"says Mr Guildiug demanded£l7s when required to remedy the omission of attesting a number of signatures. Mr Ghoeban said he would compel him to perform the duty.

Extensive Fire at Invercargill.

Great Destruction of Property.

<: SOUTHLAND TIMES" OFFICE

DrJSTOYED.

(Per Press Agency.)

INVERCARGILL, 11 a.m. A fire was discovered in the office of the " Southland Times " this morning. There was no one on the premises. It appears to have broken out in the editor's room, The flames spread quickly, and the buildings aud plant were totally destroyed. Mitchell and Co.'s store, adjoining, was gutted, and the stock injured. McDonald's brick build ing, on the west side, is slightly damaged. The following are the insurances : —On the " Times " building : Northern, £200 ; South British, plant, £500 ; Liverpool and London, ditto, £400 ; Victoria, ditto, £200; Limited Sydney, ditto, £500. [The South' British Company'has two risks of £500 each on the coutents of the shop but no information has yet been received as to whether the loss i 3 a total one.]

CABLEGRAMS.

[reuter's|special telegrams.]

The Prorogation of Parliament.

Polities! Agit&tica in Italy Subsiding.

Papal later-H'Tiaeio for £<aglaa£

LONDON, July 26. "' Parliament will be prorogued on the 20th of Ausrast

ROME, July 25. The political agitation amongst the Italian Democrats is subsiding. It is contemplated sending a Pontifical Inter-Nuncio to England.

GRANT TO THE DUKE OF CON NAUGHT.

[SPECIAL TO PEESS AGENCY.]

LONDON, July 26.

The House of Commons agreed to grant the Duke of Conuaught, prior to his marriage with the daughter of Prince Frederick Charles, a further £10,000 annually, and £6,000 to his ■widow, in case of his death. India annexes Socotra, in the Indian Ocean. July 25. The Australian Cricketers played 22 of Crewe. The first innings of the Austra lians clos:d for IS. The Crewe team had two out for 3.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE EXHIBITION

[reuter's special cablegrams.]

SYDNDV, July 20. New Zealand wheat, 4s 9d to ss; oats, 4s to 4s 6d; tobacco. Raven, Is 6d; Jeuar candles, 9J-d. Other quotations remain unchanged. The leading citizens are subscribing to the required £10,000 for the international exhibition, which was refused by the Go vernment.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

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

A Daughtee of Night.—A wild young woman named Kate McMauus alias Bounc ino- Kate was brought up again on a charge ot being drunk and making a hideous noise last night in Queen-street to the annoyance of quietly disposed people.—Kate confessed that she was guilty.—His Wor ship said he understood that prisoner was to leave the city.—Fined 10s or 48 hours m the common gaol. A PitOFLIGATE.— Martin .Lestrangc was brought up under the Vagrant Act as an idle an disorderly person, rogue and vaga bond.—Prisoner owned that he was a per petual drunkard, but not a thief. He hoped the Court would be lenient towards mm m consideration of his character. —It was dis covered that prisoner had been convicted many times recently, and he was the only member of his family out of gaol.— ihree months' imprisonment with hard labour, A FooLisn Old Man.— Anthony i<,. Cowan, was charged with beh&ving in Queen-street in a disorderly manner, with intent to commit a breach of the peace.— Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Dr. GoMsbro sworn, deposed gthat he was .speaking, to two ladies yesterday afternoon opposite MrAicken's shop, when prisoner rushed between them in the most impertinent manner; hejneaily knocked the ladies down. He felt disposed to give the fellow the whip, but, instead of this, he handed him over to a constable.—Prisoner : " What is your name ?"—" Charles Field;Goldsbro'."— Pris oner : "What are you?"—"A medical man."—Prisoner : " Humph."—Patrick Martin, witnessed prisoner's conduct which was unseemly and unprovoked.—Prisoner : I had no motive for what I did.—Dr. Goldsbro' said he had other witnesses if the Court would like to hear them.—His Worship considered further evidence un necessary, and ordered prisoner to pay a fine of £5, or be committed for one month with hard labour.

ALLEGED POISONING A BARMAID.

(BY TELEGRAPH)

(PRESS AGENCY.)

HOKITIKA, flhis day. A man named James Cox was brought before the R.M. to-day, charged with attempting to poison a barmaid at the Royal George Hotel, named Sarah Jacobs. He bought twelve grains strychnine yester day from Mr Williams the chemist, alleging that he wanted it for a farmer in the country, when he went into the side room and asked the girl to have a drink. The girl had a glass of port wine. W hen her back was turned Cox put in the strych nine. She immediately became ill, and screamed. A doctor was sent for^ Th 3 girl vomited for some time before and afte* the doctor arrived. Cox left the hotel and went to the wharf where he jumped into the river. A boat was im mediately sent to rescue him, and a man brought him out and lodged him in custody. Cox is about fifty years of age, and Miss Jacobs is eighteen. He had been paying his adrcsses to her, and had got her own and father's consent to marriage, but her brother had recently objected to the alliance. The girl was unable to attend the Court to-day, and the case was remanded for a week.

ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY.

DISTRICT MEETING.

The annual district meeting in connection with the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Man chester Unity, Auckland district, was held last evenin"-, in the Cook-atreot Hall, P.P.G.M. Holland in the chair. The district officers for th« half-year wero ejected, as follows -.—Provin cial Grand Master, Brother Thomas Holland; Provincial Deputy Grand Master, Brother Owen Mahou; Provincial Corresponding Secretary (re-elected). Brother H. J. Smith; Special Axiditors, P.G. Brother G. R. McNnb. for Auck land, and P.P.G.M. Brother L. ,T. ißdynall, for the Thanaeß.

ANNUAL DINNKR. The 20th annual district dinner was held sub sequently. About JO gentlemen sat down to a magnificent banquet provided by Host Little, of tho Thistle Hotel. The tables were splendidly appointed, and nothing was wanting that could conduce to the enjoyment ot! the company. On all r les could be heard praises of the manner in -. iiich Mr Little had fulfilled Iho duties of c* 'rcr. P.P.G. Master, J.J. Holland, occupied tho chair, being supported by tho nowly-clectod officers'. The vice-chair was iil'ed by P.P.G. Mat.c;1, G»->:r.e Leahy, supported by P.P.G.M. '■ i uaid, and J. Taylor. Tho guests were Past Grands Potts Vowels, and Taylor, of tho Thames, and P.G. Lockwcod, o? the National Lodge, Coromaridel. The tables having b°ei cleared, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts wore given by tho Chairman us follow:—"The Queen and ltoyal Family." "His Excellency the Governor." "Sir George Grey and his Ministry," and tho " Army and Navy, and Volunteers." Lieutenant Owen Mahon, of the Victoria Com pany, responded. He considered the Volunteer movement did not receivo tho support and encouragement from the citizens of Auckland to which it was entitled. He had now been a volunteer for 18 years, and he had seen many of the vicissitudes of volunteering life. During the last six or eightmonths, the numbers in the various Companies had increased, either on account of ths eastern question, oi- from eorao other cause. Dr Dawson also responded to the toast. He could remember the first Volunteer Conipimy raised in Auckland, viz., tho old Royal, now the Artillery Company. Ho adverted in terms of high praise to the good example eet to the Auck land Volunteers by their brethren in arms at the Thames. They were very regular in attend ance at drill, end assiduous in the performance of thair other duties.

Song—'1 Conspirators' Chorus," P.G. Allen. " The Mayor and Corporation " was given by the vlce-ilin.irmn.Ti, who apologised for <h« abssnee oi' His "Worship, who was at present in Wellington. Councillor Waddol responded, and in doin.f? so said if the coming members of the Council seek to do a- well for the city as those at present in office, the ratepayers would have ample reason to bo satisfied.

Oeuncillor Fleming also responded, apologis ing for the absence of the Mayor, and his deputy—Mr Isaacs.

Recitation, " The labourers' Complaint," I3ro. Alexander Smith, Fountain of Friendship Lodge." The" Grand Master mid Board of Directors was given from the chair. The Provincial Grand Master responded. The membera of the Order numbered moro than 1,000,000, and had between £3,000.000 and £1.000,000 to its credit.

Sons?, " the Mabel "Waltz," Brother Fenton, Foiintain of Friendship Lodf,'e. P.P.G.M. Fleming gave " The Grand Master of the Auckland Oiat- ict."

Brother T. Holland expressed his Intention of doint,' hi 3 best for tho advancement of the interests of the Order during his term of office. Song, "Since we were Boys Together," P.G. Taylor, Thames. P.G. jvllen proposed " Tho retiring Provincial Grand Master."

Responded to by P.P.G.M. J. J. Holland. "Our Guests" was next given by P.P.G.M. Holland, and'? responded to by Bros. Taylor, Potts, Vowels, Gentiles (Thames), and LocU' wood (Coromnnde;). Song (local), " Tho Buttle of Pvanfdriri," P.G. Miller. '

Tho next toast was that of Warden Mils, reenonded to by that gentleman. Son^s—"The Good Rhine Wine," Ero. T. Holland ; " Old Kin^ Cole," Bvo. Fleming; and "Married on Wednesday," P.G. Taylor. The other toasts were—"The Corrcßpondlng Secretary, " The Sick und Distressed," " The Preaa," ''' Tho Host aud Eostees," :>nd " Tho Ladies."

These having been responded to, an ex ceodingly pleasant evening wag brought to a close with "Au'd Lang Syne."

IMPROVEMENT COMMISSTONERS.

PLANS FOR THE ALBERT PARK. The competitive plans for the laying out of the Albert Park, which were received at Mr Prime's office up to four o'clock yesterday, were opened this morning, and inspected by the Improvement Commissioners now in town and the representatives of the Press. There are eight plans altogether, which bear the following signatures: " Puiiri," "Re creation," "No. 1," "Utile cum Dnlci," "Alpha," "Utility," "Pro Bono Publico," and "Insignia." They seem to be all very similar, but tills is, of course, owing to the fact that the limited area of level ground makes it only possible for the cricket lawn to be in one place. "Puriri's" plan is, in our opinion, much the best in conception as a Park design, and the most elaborately worked out. It also offers the largest num ber of useful suggestions. The objections to it are that the cricket ground is too small, and that it does not appear to be laid out in the manner likely to secure the largest area of level ground. If, however, it were taken in connection with the cricket ground plan which has been kindly placed at the dis posal of the Commissioners by Mr Mac donald, it would meet all requirements, and produce a park and recreation ground of which the town might well be proud. " Recreation" provides tor a square cricket ground covering the whole level top. The plan is carefully drawn, and the general idea good, though there is nothing particularly striking in it. "No 1," not content with a cricket ground of five acres, puts a bowling green in a place where it would be impossi ble to make it without enormous expense. "Utile cum dulci's" plan would be very good if it were not that he uses a broad piece of level ground oil" Princes-street as a shrubbery, which ought certainly to belong to the cricket ground. " Alpha's " cricket ground is too small. He also falls into the same mistake as " Utile cum dulci." "Utility's" plan strongly resembles Mr McDonald's. The cricket ground, which is exactly in the right piace, consists of a nice oval 680 feet by 450 feet, with a . rise near Mr Smith's house for the benefit of spec tetors. His arrangement of the rest of the Park seems, however, to be impracticable ; for one thing it wipes Bowcn-strcct com pletely out, which is of course absurd. The other two plans do not call for notice. The plans will be considered by the Commis sioners at their first meetihg.

The nuisance referred to in the appended letter is the subject of constant complaint, and should be looked after by the Inspector Sir —Can you inform me why the Wght soil cart goes its rounds before eleven o'clock at night, to the annoyance of the citizens. I was on my way home on the night gof the 19th, jat 10.30, with some ladies, and to my annoyance I came in con tact with the above. The City Council can surely never have authorised a disgusting anuoyauce of this kind. The contractor can complete his work without starting before, sayjl2.3o or midnight.—Yours, &c, Rate payeb. , , We learn that Mr Morton Jones has been appointed as the Wanganui agent of the South British Insurance Company.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

WHANGAREI, this day, RAILWAY MEETING.

The railway meeting was the largest ever held here. A monster petition is to be pre sented to parliaament. The district thoroughly approves of the action of the Government relative to the Kaipara railway. The Maori population is very sanguine about the railu ay.

GKAHAMSTOWN, this day. MINING NEWS. Caledonia.—The reef at the upper work ings is improving in appearance, as the mineral stone is followed into the hanging wall At No. 1 level the footwall of the lode is in hand with splendid indications of gold

LATEST QUOTATIONS. Buyers.—Watchman, 4s; Benaigo, 4s; Caledonia, 60s. _ Sellers.—Colonial Insurance, /s fid ; Watchman, ss; Bendigo, 4s Gd ; Devon, Gs Gd ; Hlines 3s 6d ; Beauty, 3a Gd ; Prince Imperial, 12s; KuranuiJ 12s; Albnnda, 47sGd; Moanatiri 6).

RUSSELL, this day,

SHIPPING. Arrived : The Josephine. Sailed : Cissy. The following colliers leave to-night : lilsi dore, Julia Price, and Policeman. RUSSELL WHAHF. The Government have granted an extra £100 beyond the first grant for the extension of the Russell wharf.

DUNEDIN, this day.

BARMAIDS

Mr Driver having been severely taken to task for his wholesale condemnations of barmaids at the nomination, says he intended to attack the system, til at he would rather sec members of his own family scrubbing floors than behind a bar, was because he know the fate of women who followed that occupation. He wished the Legislature to prevent the employment of females in so degrading an occupation.

FISIIOOK

"Pegasus" in the "Star" says it is rumoured that O'Brien sold Fishook to Mr Patterson, of Oamaru, receiving in lif-u or cash a share in the latter'a business. Since the removal of the disqualification Fishook has been backed for the Dnnodin Gup for a good deal of money down to .such short odda at 100 to 12.

ALLEGED FRAUDULENT INSOL

VKNCY.

Connice and Ilowarth, p.torckcepers, King-Street, filed a declaration of insolvency this week, but declined to make any proposition to the creditors. The latter yesterday sent down two persons to make an inventory with a vfewof ronlis ing the estate. Concealed under the bed they found a safe, of which they took possession. This morning. Mr Howorth volunteered information that it contained a large sum of money. On being opened it was found to contain £605 8s and a lot of jewellery. The firm is to be prosecuted. The estate will now pay 16s in. the pound,

TAURANGA, this day. MURDER AT SOLOMON ISLANDS. The " Bay of Plenty Times " says that the Mr "Wright murdered at the Solomon Islands will likely prove to be a nephew of the Rev. Robert Burrows, of I'arncll, Auckland. He has a wife aud family residing at Russell.

(Press Agency)

MASTEHTON, this day. MASTERTON FIKIi.— THE INQUKST. At inquest into the origin of tlie late lire was held yesterday, and lasted all day. Nothing-was brought forward to account for its origin, and the jury returned an open verdict adding a rider that buildings in the centre of the township should not be roofed with shingles.

CTIRISTCHUHCJI, this day. KAIAPOI WOOLLEN FACTORY

PURCHASED

The Kaiapoi Woollen Factory has been purchased from present proprietor, J. T. Pealock by a Company, who propose ex tending opera' ions. It is stated that Pea lock's profits reached twenty-five per cent, per annum on capital invested. NEW RAILWAY COMPANY.

A new Kuilway Company, capital one hundred thousand pounds, is being floated. It is proposed to construct cranch lines from Kakaia to the Great South Hail way to Mount Hutt, Alford Forest, and Mount Seiners.

WESTPORT, this day

FIRE.—HOTEL BURNED DOWN. At 2.30 this morning the Wharf Hotel, Palmerstou-street, was discovered to be on fire, and despite' the efforts of the Fire Brigade, in less than an hour it was totally destroyed, together with the stock and nearly all the furniture. Mr Brinldey, landlord, with his wife and family, barely escaped. The fire originated at the rear of the premises, and its origin is unknown. Insurance: Building, £250; stock and furniture £50 in the South British.

.*--■■-■■ NAPIER, this day. OPENING OF READING ROOM ON

SUNDAY.

At the annual meeting of the Napier Athenreum last night it was proposed to open the Reading-room on Sunday after noons. The Bishop of Waiapu strongly protested against it, and urged that it would be the means of the withdrawal of many subscribers. Colonel Lambert said he would be sorry to purpose anything in jurious to the public morality, but if a few straight-laced people withdrew their support he would make up the difference out of his own pocket. The proposal was carried, the bishop alone dissenting.

THEATRE ROYAL.

SOTHERN AS "DAVID GABRICK." Robertson's "David Garrick" was pro duced at the Theatre last night with Mr Lytton Sothern in the title role. There was a large audience, both the upper and lower parts of the house being equally well filled. The piece which, though familiar to London audiences, is but little known out here, resembles the author's other pro ductions in that the plot is slight, without being feeble, the situations effective, with out being strained, and the dialogue natural, without being either dull or redundant. It is not, however, to be compared with either "Caste," "School," or "Ours." Mr Sotnern's representation of David [jGarrick deserves the highest praise ; in fact, it is the best thing we have seen him do so far, and stamps him as an actor of real talent. His acting in the first and last acts was as cultured and thoughtful as his dress was faultless. He looked like one.of Gainsborough's pictures. The mock drunken scene is, of course, the test part of the play. With the exception of a slight tendency towards exaggeration which was perfectly excusable. Mr Sotliern rendered it admirably and carefully avoided anything approaching to coarseness. Of the other actors, save Mrs Hill and Mr Buifom who were satisfactory representa tives of Ada, Ingot, and Chivey, there is not mnch to be said. They played as if acting either in a screaming farce or a bur lerque. Nevertheless the audience seemed to like it,fso perhaps it is ungracious to com plain. The comedy was followed by the farce of " A Regular Fix," in which Mr Sothern as Hugh de Brass created roars of laughter. We shall have enotker opportu nity of referring to this greater length. , J TO-NIGHT, the same programme will be repeated.

The £5,000 bonus for production of 500 tons of beet sugar still goes a begging, and v. as again advertised in last night's General Government " Gazette," as also the calling of Mr Thos. Henderson, of Auckland, and Mr P. A. Buckley and Mr John Martin, of Wellington, to the Legislative Council.

On the eve of leaving England for the United States, I >r Peebles' th<? well-known Spiritualistic lecturer, gave a farewell^ ad dress at the Lord Nelson-street Hall, Liver pool, in the course of which he is reported to have referred to the fact of New Zep-land having Maori members in its Parliament. He considered this an honour to the British Empire, and as reflecting disgrace on the United States, where " no Indian had yet been allowed to appear and plead the cause of his unhappy tribes in the Congress of the Republic."

t:\ENING STAK SATURDAY JULY 21



VVTE SLEYAN CHURCHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, a Student; Even ing, 6.30, Evangelistic Service, when ad dresaeawill be delivered by several Ministers PARNELL.—Morning, 11, a Student; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Beaumont. GRAFTON ROAD.—Morning, 11, Rev, G. Bond; Evening, 6.30, a Student. UN lON -STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Wallis ; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Jessop. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Mr. J. Wills ; Even ing, 6.30, Student, NEW NORTH ROAD.—Afternoon, 2.30, Rev. G. Bond ; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Olphert. MOUNT ALBERT.—Morning, 11, Rev. H. H. NORTH^SHORE.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk ; Evening, 6.30, Mr, Burton.



ONEHUNGA CIRCUIT WESLEYAN CHURCH. OTAITUHU.—Morning, at 11, Rev. Mr. Dol low; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Law. ONEHUNGA.—Morning, at 11, Rev. J. War ren ; Evening. 6.30. Rev. Mr. Dollow. LORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, oonducted by Samuel Edgcr, 8.A., Sunday, July 28.—Morning, " The Final '! riump of Personal Righteousn ss." Evening. " What the Apostles Thought and Taught of the Future ; its Wonderful Power over their Lives. T. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTE MAN CHURCH, Fonsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Kvening, at 0.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. T. DAVID'S PKESBYXJiItIAJN CHURCH.—Services vill be conducted in the Church, at tho junction of Kyber Pass and Kymonds-streot, on Sunday, July 28.—Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30. (PRIMITIVE METHODIS'I CHURCH, fl. Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30; and H:xcolsior Hall, Newton, at 3 o'clock p.m., Rev. P. Duttin, F.R.A.S. /CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres \j ford-street.—Sunday Services, July 21.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in tho Morning, at 11; and in the Evening, at 6.30. subjects: Morning, "Sermon to Children." Kvening, " Jesus Christ the samo yesterday, and to day, and for ever." UNITED METJIO I) IS T FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Das'.— Morning, at 11, Rev. R. Taylor. Subiect: " The Insigniflcanco of Human Suffering." Nvoning, at 6 30, Key. R. Taylor. Subiect: '"Life's Close, being a Funeral Sermon on tho late Mre. Tudehope." , TBIHEaTRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening B Services(under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association), To-morrow Even ing, July 28, from Bto 9. All are invited. Seats Free. SW EDENB ORG' S WORKS. AND Publications TUiißtrativo of tho Docctrlne3 of THE NEW CHURCH, can be BORROWED GRATIS on application to MR. JAS. CLARE, Boat Builder, Custom house-street; or. MR. JAS. BATTY, Brodick Cottage, Ponsonby Road.



WANTED, a respectable Servant, — Mrs. Morley, Havelock House, Symond strce. Reference required. VA i HERE can we get a really good glass V V of Sparkling Beer, and Good Liquors? At the Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobson-stroet.— It. Blaydes, Proprietor. WHERE can we have a really clean and comfortable Bedroom? At the Prince of Wales Hoiel, Hobson-etreet.—R. Blaydes, Proprietor. WE can get a Good Glass of Beer and Bread and Cheese for 3d.—at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobaon-street. \\7"ANTED, a Single Young Man to t 7 look after horses and milk a cow, fee- Apply to Mr. W. Hunter, Kyber Pass. ANTED, Board and Residence by three Gentlemen.—Apply W.A., Stah Office. \\T ANTED, Board and Residence by a » 7 Single Gentleman.—Apply P.M.. Star Oflioe. W" 'ANTED, a Bakar; also a Farming Man, married or single, who understands horses?.—Apply to W. Corboy, Governor Browne Hotel. \SLANTED, an energetic Man to solicit 7 T orders, collect accounts, &c. ; must have a good knowledge of tho town.—Address stating salary required, to Box 235, Post-offlcc. ANTED, Wanted to Sell, on account of whom it may concern, about 70 pairs of Children's Sidespring Boots, damaged, 10 to 13 size, only Is a pair, two pairs for Is lOd, four pairs for 3s. Bo in time.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pit-street. Vl^ ANTED, a ivspectablc Boy for an T 7 office.—Apply at this oflice. ANTED. Apprentices to the Dress and Mantlemaking.—Mias Runciman, High-street, opposite B. Tonks and Co. Apply ut once. ". ANTED to Let, an eight-stalled Stable, with good supply of water.—A. Muckie. Coach Builder. Durham-street. IirANTED, a respectable Female T 7 Servant. — Mrs Hazard, Wakefield street, opposite Trenwith's Boot Factory. ANI ED, a Man to dig ground at Mr Allhorp's, Remuera._ ANTED, a smart young man for the pautry; must understand waiting.— C. Canning. \ £/ANTED, by a single gentleman, two Vv Furnished Rooms in the vicinity of Lower Hobson-street (with a view of harbour preferred).—Address : Alpha, Star office. ~,/'ANTED, Apprentice for the Litho- VV graphic Printing Department.—Apply Schmidt & Co., Engravers and Printers, Vulcau Lane and High-street.



ANTED, for a few rays work, an Engineer to clean and pack up a machine.—Apply at this office. __ WANTED] a good Coat Haud; con stant employment and good wages to a steady man.—Cargo and McKaig. ANTED, those who want good Tea and Cheap Groceries to come and ge them at W. 3. Collins, Family Grocer, Parnell. ANTED Known, the most wholesome as well as the most agreeahle beverage is Collins' 3s Tea. Sold only by W. S. Collins, Wholesale and Retail Tea Dealer, Manukau Road, Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply JVlra. H. P. Barber, York-street, Parnell. WANTED, 100 Brace of Pheasants highest current price.—Apply G. Hulme Butcher, Queen-street. W ANTED, a Woman Servant, for the country.—Mrs. Martin, corner of Hob son and West Queen-streets. WANTED, a first-class Cabinetmaker; to a good hand constant employment.— Apply immediately to Langley and Newman, Napiej\ __ __ ANTED, the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to call at the Cheap Drapery and Boot and Shoe Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, where I am offering my Goods at prices chat will secure a fair share of the public patronage.—John Simpson. IT7ANTED, four Apprentices. — Mrs. t'V Favgie, Dress and Mantlemaker, 98, Hobson-street. 'C&7 rANTKD, a good Cook; references \ ? required.- Apply to Mrs. David Nathan, Karanganape Road. ANTED, a good elderly General Ser vant, must be a good Laundress; also, a Black Boy.—Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road. WANTED, immediately, a Compositor. —Apply Star Office. UNDEitFUL Bargains. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobeon-street. ANTED to Let, a comfortable Sitting room and Bedroom; also superior ac commodation for three or four single gentlemen. —Belmont House, Vincent-street. \I|TANTED KNOWN,>tb.atD. GOLDIE V V 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, Custom-house-street \\T"kNTED KNOWN, that W. Brown > V hill, Bootmaker, late of 70, Queen-street has removed to his new premises, 156. Queen street, next to the New Zealand Clothing Factory, where all orders for town or. country, will receive pionrpt attention.



WANTED Known, the cheapest place in Auckland for..Boots, rhoes, &c ,is , Wu i-tam HoL'SWORTH's Cheap Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 29. Victoria-street. Gentlemens and Ladies' Boots and Shoes mude to order. *it and Quality guaranteed. Fancy Slippers made up at. moderate prices. 7^ 0 T O BAT H. WANTED, the Public to Know that the Public Baths, Victoria-street Kast. are open week days, 7 a.m. till 9 p.m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m.; and ail week days, except Saturday, from 2 till 4 p.m.. for Ladies. Hot, Cold, and Shower Hath, and every convenience for Ladies and Gentleman. Is. IVrOTICE.— Wanted, employment for an J3I Kight-horse Power For tab1 c Engine.— For terms and particulars apply to F. Andrew. Otara, near Otahuha. WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, a good Patent Singer Sewing Machine, £6 10s • Glass Decanters, Is 9d each ; two for 3s ; Superior Plate Polish, la tin; Glass Decanters, full of treacle, 2s 6d; Cruets, three bottles, 2s 6d each, or 23s per dozen; Cruets, four bottles. 33 bd each, or 6 for 18s ; another lot Large Pictures, 6s 6d each, or two for 12s; Patent Watch Keys, for any watch, Is dozen ; Steel Button Hooks, only Id each, Slate Pencils, 8d per box of 100, or 6s per 1000 ; Cruet Bottles, 61 each, or 4s 9d dozen ; School Slates, from 2s 6d to 4s 6d dozen ; also, a lot of other things too numerous to mention.— H. Watts. Gen-'y.l Dealer, Pitt-street. ■VST ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONKY ADVANCED In SUMS of «2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weokly instalments, at 1,. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Loan Oflioe, IGS, Queen-street opposite Saving* Bank. Private entrance down right-of-way. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, another lot of Treacle, 8,971 lbs., only 3d lb.. 12 lbs. for 2s 6d; 50 boxen Clothes Pegs, 6a por box of 5 gross, 4 dozen for Gd ; Bath Bricks, 3d : 30 cases Jam, 7d and 8d per tin, 6s 9d doz. ; 801 l and Black's Plaid Matched, 7d dozen, 6s 3d gross; 334 Black Cloth Caps, will be sold at about half-price ; three shilling Caps only Is 6d ; two shilling Caps only Is ; and lot of Caps at 9d each; Japanese Cigar Cases, from 9d to ]sGd each ; 500 assorted Pictures, only Gd each, 4 for 1b 8tl; 487 yards of Maltese Lac", from 6d to Is 3d per yard; Plated Cruets, 7s 6d and 8s 6d each : Violins, from 3s Cd to 30; ench ; Washing Powders, only 6d per dozen; Raisins and Cur rants, only 4d lb.; Sperm Candles, lid lb., 6 lbs. forss3d;'Glass Plates, 3d to lOd each; lot of Bronze Figures, Is and 1b 3d each; Ladies' Winter Boots, fis Gd per pair ; 1 adies' Chignons, worth 2s, only 9d, three for 2a: Good Tea, 2s per lb.; Notopaper, 3d per quire, live quire* for lid ; Knvelopos, 25 for 2d; Pens, eight for Id; School Slates. 3d, Id, 6d, and 6d ; Slate Pencils, six or Id ; Walnuts, Id lb.; 12 lt>3. for 3s ; Peanuts, 2Gs por sack ; Glass Candlesticks, only 1h Bd, 2a, and 2s Gd por pair; Japanese Trayß, Is each ; Ladies' Japanese Collar Boxes, 9d, Is, and Is 6d, very cheap ; Japanese 5s Gd to 30s per pai : and a variety of other articles cheap ; Flower rots, from Id to 8s Gd per pair; the balance of the same Black Braid, 12 yards for Is 3d, 4s 3d per gross?; Pink China Cups and Saucers, la ; Green, lOd ; Blue, 10(1; Plates. Gd; Banins, lOd, to match the cups ; 20 dozen Meat Dishes, cheap, from 6d to 3d tid ; Vegetable Dishes, 2s Gd to 3i Gd; Albums, Is and 3a Gd each; 100 dozen Wine Glasses, <ld and sd, 3s fid and Is per dozen; Japanese Glove Boxes, 2s 6d; Japanese Vases, 5s Gd to 30s por pair; Black Llama Braid, 3C yds. for la 31 ; Curraway Seeds, only lOd lb.. not less than one pound ; Canary Heeds, 5d lb. ; lot of Children's Pole Combs, only 2d each; Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d ; Round Gilt Looking Glasses, from lOd to 4fl Gd ; Large Bead Mats, only Is 6d ; Children's Patent Buckle Shoes, 7 and 8, only 4s por pair ; 9 and 10, 4s Gd; large Back Combs, only Is; Shell Necklaces reduced to 10h, three for 21n ; Mack Combs, 3d, 3d, and Gd ; Hair Pins. Is Id uer lb.; Brown Teapots, from Is 4d to 3s.— H. WATTS, Pitt-street. m*vi. ZZZ HUITAJiLK REWARD will be paid . by tho undersigned for an authenticated Pedigree of the Khorthnrn Bull, " Jonas Webb," imported to Auckland about 15 years since by Joseph Newman, Keg.—Maclean and Co. LOST, this morning, between Lower Albert-street and Foresters' Arms Hotel, a Meerschaum Pipe.—ss. reward will be given by leaving same at the above Hotel. LOST, yesterday, near bottom of Hobson street, a Small Black and Tan Terrier Slut, with a piece of red braid round its neck.— Finder will receive 5s reward on bringing same to W. Mason. Hobson-street, opposite Governor Browne Hotel. LOST, a Retriever Pup (dog) about eight weeks old.—Anyone returning the same to Branston ana Forster will be rewarded. LOST, either in Newton or in Newten and Ponsonby 'Bus, on tho night of the 15th instant, a Harnesh Shawl.—Anyone return ing the same to Mrs. Mclndoe, Newton Cash Store, will bs rewarded. LOST, a large Newfoundland Puppy, white, with ears and one side of face black, large black patch on left side and on back, small spot at root of tail, and small white spot on nose; answers to the name of Balder. Registered collar, 1241; year 1878.—A reward will be gi^en on his return to Mr. K. B. Dickson, Regent-street, Graf ton Road. LOST yesterday between Wakefield and nobaon-streets. a Tint Box containing four Ladies Felt Huts. Finder will receive 5a on returning same to this oflice. LOST, from the Domain, on 26th instant, one Light Fleebitten, Grey Horse; blotch brand, like 8., near shoulder ; silver mane and tail.—Anyone returning the name to Mr. Morgan, Hill-street. Newmarket, will be rewarded. S. REWARD. —Lost this forenoon, in Queen or Wellesley-streets, a Gold Pencil Case.—Finder plcaso return same to Mrs. SUnly Upper Lome-street. J7IOUND, a Greyhound.—Owner can have : the same by paying expensss and applying to W. Long, Graving Dock. TJPEKIOK. Accommodation for two Single Gentlemen ; separate bed and Bitting-rorms.—Mr. Mills, Normanby House, Hobson-street. HE Temperance Meeting, as usual, To-night, at the Temperance Hall, at 8 o'clock. ~VT EWMARKET HALL. WEDNESDAY, 31st JULY. Pnovitssoß SCOTT, the Renowned King of Pain, in his Original and Unique Entertain ment. Doors open at 7; to commence at 7.30. Admission—FßK fC. A. BOW DEN, Agent, XT o T i c E. y\ George Richard Burgess Ima this day retired from the firm of "Saunders and C 0.," Soap, Candle, and Laundry Blue Manufacturers. James Saunders and James Browse Gilberd will cany on as heretofore the business of Soap and Candle Manufacturers under the above Btyle or firm. They aro authorised to receive all Accounts due to the late Firm, and will pay all accounts owing by the same. Dated this 20th day of July, 1878. G. It. BURGESS. JAMKS SAUNDERS. JAMBS B. GILBBRD. WITH reference to the above, the Business of Laundry Blue Manufac turer will be carried on ns usual by me at Drake-street. G. R. BURGESS. TWT O T I C E. G. R. BURGESS, Blue Manufacturer, Drake Street Auckland, (Late Saunders, Bnrgess, and Co). In tendering my sincere thanks for past favours, I beg respectfully to inform the Mer chants of Auckland and the trade generally that I shall continue to carry on the manufac ture of all kinds of Blue, and by strict attention to quality and purity, hope to still retain that confidence and patronage with which I have so far been kindly favoured. The purest Indigo, Prussian Blue, and Ultra marine Blue, at lowest current rates. P^jfUlL.m' lr^ |i-'*^^'::.-v-...,, . ___-—— PETERS' LTVETIY & BAIT STABLES TAURANGA, Saddle Horses, Single and Double-seated Buggies, Waggonettes opan and covered, for two orfourhovsea : TwoanaFour-horaaCoaches, Carriages etc.. for Hire to Rotorua, Rotoma hana. or any part of the Lake District, Taupo, or Napier, on the most reasonable terms. On receipt of telegraph message will always punc tually attend on arrival of steamers. A. PETERS & SONS, Fropriktoks, Taurar.ga. ipoNSONBY Highway district! The Trustees will receive written applica tions for the following appointments :— 1. "Valuer, Collector and Clerk 2. District Engineer. Particulars as to both appointments can be obtained on application at the office fof the Secretary, Shortland-street. By order of the Boan^ Secretary. Ponsonby, July 26,1878. 171 YE, EAR, AND THROAT SPECIA \i LIST.—Dr. Schwartzbach, Devonshire House, Hobson-street. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m I TIE NC I N G.—All kinds of Fencing ' undertaken by contract or otherwise, at I owest rates, by S White, Brighton Parnell.



Tenders. OUNT WELLINGTON HOvD BOARD. Tenders will be received at my office np to noon on Thursday, August Ist prox., for ihe Supply and Carting of Scoria A*h and 3J inch Hand' Broken M«tal, and. delivering same or. the Roads in the dintrlct. Also for Hin Oart.i;.^ only of Hand-broken Metal from H.M. Gaul: and for a Dtiy Labourer to work on the Roaos in the district. Further particulars maybe had upon applica tion at my office. .„ BARTON IRELAND, Chairman. Auckland, July 26, 1378. niTY OF AUCKL AN D. PLANTING TREES, &c. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of WKD NESDAY. 31st in tant, for Planting Trees in certain streets in the City, in terms of speciftoa tions and conditions at the Office of the City Surveyor. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, July 26. 1878. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. Tenders will be received at the office of tho undersigned (where all particulars may bo obtained) up to noon of Monday, August sth, 1878, for the conveyance of Sawn Puriri Thnoor and Earth Wagons from Onehunga or Auckland to Wanganui. „■»»*# , tl av at t» A. v\ MAtJDONALD, General Manager^ "pONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTPJCT. TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders will bo received for Earthworks at Ponsonby Road until noon on MONDAY, the oth August. Plans and specification to be seen at the ofUcc of tho Secretary. Shorttand^t.^^ Secretary. Ponsonby, 27th July, 1878. ■^TTAIfEMATA COUNTY COUJNCIL. BHIDGE OVER THIS FALLS, TAKAPUNA LAKE. Tenders are required up to noon of: Monday, thosth of August, for the Erection ofaßri-tge over the Ka'la Wairau, Takapuna. Plans and Forms of Tender at the Council Office, No. 1, Queen-street, and at the Post-office, Devonport. OLIVER MAYS. County Chairman. O PLUMBERS AND {SLATER& Tenders will be received until 11 a.m. TUKS- D A V, the 30th instant, for Plumbers and Slaters Work in Princes-street. Apply at my office. FJAMKS WUIGLEY, Architect. TENDERS are required for the Erec tion of a Cottage in East-street, Newton. Plans and specifiptions to be seen at tho shop of Mr W. W. Robinson, Tobacconist, S3. Queen- Btroct. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS are invited for the Supply and Delivwy o£ 110,000 feot Kauri Junk Timber, Specifications to be seen at the Railway Manager's Offices, Auckland and Heleusville; and. Tenders to bo left at Auckland Office on or befo'e 12 noon of MONDAY, 29th July, 1878. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. e6 -fa_ggJ A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY ____ (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Sixteenth Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders m the Auckland Gas Companny (Limited) will be held at the Company's office, Queen-street, on the 31st instant, at three o'clock, to receive the Report of the Directors and the accounts ot tho Company; to declare a Dividend for the half-year ending the 30th June last, to elect Directors and Auditors, and any other business which may be brought before the meeting. Secretary. Auckland, July 23,1878. ttTeTe n terrace highway Hi DISTRICT, The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held on TUESDAY Evening, the 30th July instant, in the Kden vine Hotel, at 7 o'clock. Business:—To receive report of outgoing Trustees, to elect Trustees, Auditors, and Fence Viewers for the current year ; also to authorise tho Board to light the District with Gas. W\ J. SUITER, Chairman. July 15, 1878. KA RANGA HA P E HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District will be held, in the Congrega tional School, Edinburgh-street, on TUlibDii, 30th instant, at 7 p.m. . Business: To receive report of out-going Trustees, elect new Trustees, Auditors, and Fence-vicwcra, for the current year. J. VV Alirt H.JN, Chairman. July 12, 1878. TVTEWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT1 The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of tho above District will be held, at the Star Hotel, Newton, on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, at 7 o'clock p.m. , Business: To receive Annual Report, elect Trustees, &c. ro __ rt __ WARNOCK> Chairman. July IC. 1878. ERSEVERANCE GOLD MINING COMPANY. An Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders in the Perseverance Gold Mining Company (Limited), will bo held at the Office of the Com pany, Queen-street, Thames, on TUEdDAi., 20th August, 1878, at 3 o'clock p.m. Business :—lst. To confirm recommendation of Directors for amalgamating with, the Welcome and Young New Zealand Mines, and forming a new Company, to be called ttie Welcome Extended Goldmining Company empower the Directors to wind up the Perseverance Goldminiug Company (i^imi ted), under Clause 112 of the Mining Companies Act, 1872. _ HOM _ S HORSBRUGH, Manager. Thames, 21th July, 1878. V-IXON LIGHT HOESF, Troopers are reauested to attend, in uniform, a Meeting at the Harp of Eriu Hotel, Ellershe, on MONDAY KVENING next, July 29, at half past seven o'clock. Business of great toportance.^ .^^ Captain Commanding. July 2G. IS7B. T~ O. G. T. The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meet, as visual, in the Alexandra-street School room, evnry TUESDAY EVENING. Doors open at 7.350 p.m. . Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W^.C. P. G. SQUIRREL. Secretary. Educational. CATHOLIC INSTITUTE. A Select Dancing Class will be Opened in the above Hall, on TUESDAY KVKNIiM G next, the 30th July. Term?, ss. per month, or Is. 6d. per nlght" H. BUSHNELL, Secretary. ERR MAX KOB ER, Recently from Germany, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Mr. K. G. Schwart.ze, Jeweller, Albert Buildings, Queen-street. Auckland. CA OVERNESS.— A competent Governess \JC wishes for Re-engagement in town or country.—E.L.. Box 178, Post-office, Auckland. Navigation taught by joim s. J3( Dames, London Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over fifty Masters and Mates in Aucklaud, is a guarantee of his ability to teach. School at N o 16, Abercrombie-street. Terms on application. T^TAVlGATlON.—Candidates for Certifi- J3I cates of Competency as Master or Male, are prepared for Examination by the Local Marine Board by Thos. Pennal, Master Mariner, at 49, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street.— Hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening Classes will be formed at private residence. TUST PUBLISHED: " THK STRANGER," A Song, by Pro. Martin SwAiiOW. PRICE, 2s. 6d. nett. May be bad of all Musio-sellers.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. T N T! A NKR UP T CV. 1-/ Til PI ESTATK OF J. M. FRENCH & CO. AH |im-U(-^ indented io the above Estate are hfirv'by 1, jI/.i t:d that urilt;S=s their accounts are r:-u!i "-.'o TAr J>\ nies Watson, or th« undersigned, ■••• -; ■■ v bufoivi the Trii, Auguat, legal proceedings. wil; bo taken for th«v> recovery. ALEaAXDICR KEWAE, Creditor's Trustee. A dilrr.es :—Meß9rs. o. W. Owk.v & Co., ii'«i t;--.T,feet. ■g- In' B A N X R TJ P T C Y. ji In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors. Act. Ifuu." and of the bankruptcy of KOUEItT SWA.VION ROYCROFT, Of 'L'iiiipiri, Contractor. This is lo notify Unit Robert Swanton Roy eroit, oi' 'i'iiui.i.i. in ttic Provincial District of .\ijcklanci. Contractor, has this day filed a £.i;itci .-mm that he is unable to meet his •: H'fi'c-iTicnis with his Creditors. The First "U.:vi--jtr or' Creditors to be held at the Supreme 'Jours hV.rse, Auckland, on WKDNESDAY. the thfj :■';.■ clny oi'July, IS7B, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. EDWARD S. WILJLCOCKS, Registrar. Dig nan and Armstrong, Xirpjiv.-ial Chambers. Auckland, Solicitors for the Debtor. _o 1.-et. f|lo LET, a comtortable Kesidence, lately JL occupied by Mr. Dewar, Upper Queen-st* Appiy "co K. 15. Shal.iera. flpO LET, unfurnished, two Rooms in il. Hohson-gtrqet.— Enquire Mr.Corley, Baker. yy'J IjK'I1, a three-roomed House, good well find garden, in West-street, New ion, near Uppor Quean-street. — Apply to J. C___(OJ>.. on tJ2_J2_'_is__ •~"'*.O LET. two good Houses corner of #L >;a;;ior and H>pburn-street, near the Lamp.—_A _)_>y on tho promises. i i'\o LJiiT, a 5-i'ooiiied Oittage, in good JL order and aitua.';on ; rent low.—Apply to J Warren, Karangahape Road. HPO LET, live-roonieil House and pantry J. near St. .lames' Church, Wellington-street. Apply &r' Corn, -lore top of Hobson-street. fT'lO LET, two or fom- Furnished or Un- J. furnished Rooms, with use of kitchen, in Panv"!!.—A pp!;-1 by iC'tor to " C." this office. For Sala. |?iOH 3ALE, 100 kegs Corned Butter Ji: (quality good).—H. B. Morton, Custom /Acisu-strcet. XAOK SALE, a rfomostead at Epsom, JL' close to tlio Fi-ince Albert Hotel; three quaitera of an acre, with two Dwelling Houses, thoveon, in good repair ; well fenced with, stone ivalle, -rul planted with some first-class fruit trees.—Apply on premises to Mr Wilson, EpgQiii. A BARGAIN.—Wanted to Sell, a nice XX. six-roomed Cortaee in the centre of the city, tvithin five minutes walk of the Union liivrxk, nncl though. \r. thi< very heart of the city, and ariruirnbly oiUiv.teA for business, is at the s-;roe time as quiot and retired and as pleasantly nfn'itod for p., pKve of residence as if in the Suburbs. For full particulars as to price and permission to view, .?:<•., apply to A. Bettany, Mr It. .Arthur's .Auction Mart. rff "TJ R~ RUGS. FOR RATJC, a eons'enment of Wallabi, OpOß enrti. IJer.r, K;=.np;ru-00, .'.ml Emu Skin Rugs and Mats. g.Mffl-KL COCHRANE & SON. fj'-Ori ?Jt\ LJiL, for £2G5, a Freehold Cottage _Sj and Property iv Cook-street, now yielding ' !>K' aSAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents. Fort-street."B {**'*>(__ per AGUE. —Land at Remuera, on main road, for Sale; northern aspoot. Tones to suit purchasers.—C. William sou. Estate -Agent, "Vulcm Lane. O 6 ,f i to £1000 LWNT. on Building Society *£._►• " \f principles or on other terms to suit bcmmerß.—O, Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Ivlort.Ka.ges and Loans negotiated. ■* $\ ACRE FARM in Wairoa.South, all $J> At rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and to good i^rasß, with a aplemiid bush run, House of £ rooms, dairy, stably, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland f/O lOn PER ACTTe.—BO acres flrst^clasa c**, J ■'W Land, 1 i miles from Opotiki township*.— S. Yaile, Loiicl 2igent, Shorcland-street. O^X PCa'S ~ii<.)USJi; of 5 rooms, with wamh -C^j'«/^/. house, scullery, and every con vviionco ; 31gc 2-stall stable and hay-loft, with corner freehold allo-roent 50 x 100.— S. Vaile, jlciso and Land agent, hortland-street. %;• A £it\ —FARM of 80 acres, of good leve >>"•-• '~ii*j\J, Land, 30 acres in grass in four tfaddocks, orchard -and garden, House of five roorrs fuirl scnJlery, dairy, two-stall stable and loft, two store-houses, calves-house, shed for 20 co'Tf-,. pipsjerics, &c 11 miles from Auckland. rrice, «-SJS'J. Stock, if required, at valuation.— S. V;:i\e, Lr.nd ar.d Jsr:'..:tL Agent, Shortland-st. X^'V^fi —WKLV-B!JILT HOUSlfi of four cWwvl'n rooms ar.d wash-house, &c., with freehold allotment 50x100, at MouDt Kden.—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. \\f HAU. — Several Corner Allotments, v' T opposite tho Church and Hotel, for Sale or IjCQ^o on very easy terms.— -C. Williamson, Land Agents 5~ AM). LAND. — >Vanted blocks of land _^ in this province, improved or unimproved, i'or Southern firm.—O« Wi'liamson, Land agent, Vuloah Lane, 1m U R SALE, A First-class Watchmaker and Jeweller Business n Napier. P:.'iucipais only dealt with. For every information, apply to LIESSRS. MU&VJSIt BROS. & SOLOMON, Wellington; Or, Messrs. HAYMAN & CO., Dunedin, Wftllinßton, .luly 9,1873. BOiED O.F EDUCATION. Teachers and Probationers desiring to attend the course or Scientific Lectures, to be-delivered by Mr. Jc3iali Martin, can obtain Free Tickets of Admission on application to the Secretary, at tha Ofiices, Wyadhitm-atreet. T^TE&TLE'S MILK FOOD, for Infants, -Jn prepared at Vevey, Switzerland, is the " biggest thing" in its way of the present day.— Can bo h.ad of F. Whitchead. Victori "1 jfll'lA COPIES of the "History of . h_^/'O\T the Sea" are expected early Jin August. Subscribers are respectfully requested to be prepared.—D. D. Rkid. RE WAim AND CO.'S ESTATE. A. Final Dividend in the above Estate will be payable at the ofiice of the undersigned on and after tho Ist September next. By order of tho Trustees. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street. July 37, 1375. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). The Transfer Books of the above Company will be CLOSED from noon of FRIDAY, the 25th instant, till noon of TUESDAY, the 30th instant, when a. DIVIDEND of Ten Shillings per Share will be payable, 'at the Company's Office, No. 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. By order of the Board. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary. July 24,1375. A BEKDEEN POLISHED GRANITE JzL MONUMENTS, In Red and Blub, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealakd Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Lists and Prices frkk from JOHN LEGGE Sculptor. Aberdeen, Scotland. A UCKLAWD GAS COMPANY (LIMITK )). Tho price of Coko is now 20s per ton. a the Works, for Cash; or, if 30 agreed, Monthly Accounts at 2f>3, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reaaonp.ble distances, at 2s Gd tier ton. A ton of Coko is equal to 60 bushels, or about double tbo bulk of Coal. TUESDAY. JULY 30. FAT CATTLE AND SHEEP. TilOK SALE, at the Junction Yards, on JL} Tuesday next, 30 Prime Cattle, and 200 Fat Sheep, ex Pretty Jane, from Gisborne 27 Prime Cattle, and. 227 Fat Sheep, ex Hauraki, Irom Waitara. 39 Fat Cattle, from Lower Waikato 120 Fat Sheep, from Waikato. at 1 o Clock. HUNTER & NOLAN.