• dristiial population on waste lands 1 itsod a debate, in the course of which Mr ThlUnco made a very forcible speech. The Yv-nllin-'ton unemployed arc increasing numbers arriviug from the country. The Benevolent Society is unable to supply ielt°f' CABS AT ELECTIONS.

Tho proceedings in the llouso last night v.I not iio3soss au absorbing iutorest. In In committoo ou the lloitnlation of Eke I 1 ns Bill, Wll"s(m maa° fl strong ll n " c l, ft <».ainst the proposal to.render tho ,o of calis for election purposos illegal, pointing out that it would bo to empower iv t\vt> or three persona to conspire to upset elections and defeat candidates with limited means. KEA.DY TO SACRIFICE HIS * BIIOTJIEU.

Tiic "Timßi" yesterday expressed its oadincss to shed the lost drop of its brother's blood i« the cause of retrenchment. Th« lender advocates severe retrenchment, and a b-lcader powerfully urges the construction nf a lino to the poking village of Johnston ville about the size of the Wado. THE KUAKAKA BLOCK, T.E AKOIIA. The coriospondouco respecting the Run,. kaki block, Te Aroha, shows that the block nflsssd through the Land Court and was awarded under tho Crown Grant to Mrs Guildio" and two natives. Its area is 115 acres. Messrs Burt and Stophonson chum that having acquired tho laud they offered it for salo to the Uovornmonfc. Mr Heskoth was directed to report whether tliey legally acquired it, but received a memo, from the Attorney-ticnerul hinting animiuiry into tho aueslion whether a conveyance and occupa tion would cause a native difficulty, ccrtaiu natives having sine.! IS7S built a pa and oc cupied 65 acres, which they refused to abandon. Tbc Government made a rc survcy, Riving Burt and Stephenson 65 acres adjoining tho Government /and, in stead of the hind occupied by natives. Mr Hcskcth finds the natives have no legal ri"ht to the 65 acres, but will light rather ttianßive up possession. Tho uuue of a Crown Grant for tho land to Messrs Burt and Stcphcnsou would en danger iv native ilitliculty. The block even to tliem in their 63 acres occupied by naiwes ia less valuable, they are therefore ectillod to compensation ; also iv addition to tho expenses ot tho inquiry they claim of a large sum for previous costs incurred— cxpeuscs of the inquiry by Mr Hcskclli, £80 Is 4d; and other espouses, £55 MrF. A. Whitttker presented a petition from the directors of the Bank of New Zsaland for a private bill to amend the New Zealand Bauk Act ISGI.

LOSS OF JEWELLERY.

Mr Tole presented a petition by J. J. Baliday relating to loss of valuables anrl jewellery ia Auckland po3t oflieo. Robert Guthrie sent a claim respecting a lapsed remission certificats. Mr Whitaker presented a petition re Tnoi. McMillan to refuud passage inoi;cy.

THE LATEST.

Opposition Caucus. — Want ot Confidence Motion.

WELLINGTON, this afternoon

At the adjourned Opposition caucus, held to-day, the meeting allowed the ques tion of leadership to lapse because tho the course taken by tho Government in accepting the second reading of Sir George lirey's Bill to repeal the Property Tax aa n motion of "No Confidence," which practically settles the question of leader ship, another proof of Sir George Grey's astuteness. The debate comes on to-night and may last several days. Tho opposi tion prolonging it in order to give time for Messrs Sheehan and Jones to arrive.

Mr Sheehan is suspected of n desire to remain away. Some members oE the late Ministry are angry that Mr Sheehan does not hasten down to defend himself against Mr Brycc'a charges. At the caucus to-day thirty-two were present, and eight said to be represented. The names were the same as yesterday.

My opinion is, Mr Bunny and some, others cannot be safely counted on. How ever, the Opposition, though not counting aa actual majority, hope that some Government supporters will walk out, thus placing the Government iv a minority. Before leaving, I predicted the defeat of the Ministry in live weeks on finance, but I am more doubtful whether events will save my reputation as a political prophet. Tho caucus decided to support Sir George Grey's second reading of the Pro perty Tax Kepeal Bill. The debate will open up the whole question of finance.

KEDUCTION OF SALARIES,

The Civil Service Commissioner's recom mendation of a reduction of 12.J per cent on all salaries is modified only to apply to tho Railway Department.

This Afternoon's Sitting.

In the House tin's afternoon. Mr Tolo presented a petition from Angus McDonald, of Auckland, re Volunteer scrip.

Mr Stevens aska " Why the Waste Lands Board of Auckland withheld from tale seventeen thousand acres of Te Aroha to sell to Grant and Forstcr?"

Mr McDonald introduces his Native Law suits Bill. Mr Harris asks what provision the Government intend to make for tho maintenance of the Great South Koad.

Mr Moss presented a petition from James Reid for redress for the destruction of his property by gum-diggers at Itussell. A petition was presented from 145 mem bers of the Napier Working Men's Club against the license of Clubs.

Sir W. Fox opposed Mr Lundon's motion for a weeks' absence for Mr Sbeehan. Mr Lundon said Mr Sheehan arrives ou Tues day. Leave was granted.

House of Representatives.

QUESTIONS,

In reply to Mr Turnbull, Major Atkinson said the money was advanced to the Wai mea Railway Company on the 18th March last, and will ba repaid by the Annuities Department to the Public Works account in the course |of a day or two, iv addition to £40,000 of guaranteed debentures at seven percent, A moitgage was taken over the company's line. Replying to Mr Pyke, Mr Hall said that in view of the state of the Treasury, he thought the extension of the telegraph line from Cromwell to Wanaka, which had been repeatedly authorised by this House, could stand over in the mean time.

In reply to a question from Mr Barron, who asked if all the defaulters under the land tax had been summoned, and if not, why not ?

Major Atkinson replied that the Deputa tion Commissioners acted most leniently iv the niatter. When they had a mau with whom they found no other course would do, they issued summonses, commencing with the letter A, and going through the list alphabetically. He hoped, however, it would not be necessary to go right through the alphabetical list.

Sir W. Pox asked, " Who was the chief for whose marble bust £70 was paid to Thomas Miller in August. 1879, and who the chief for whose marble bust £C 0 was paid on account to Thomas Miller in July, 1879; also for what native a headstone costing £35 was paid for in September, 1879 j where such busts and headstone now are, and to whom they belong ? Also, where are the five volumes of " Bancroft's Kaces," for which £C 10s was paid in August, 1870 ? And by what officer of the Government were such charges respectively authorised, as stated in the return of contingent expendi ture of the Native Department laid before the House ?"

_ Mr Bryce replied that £200 was author wed by the late Government for the bust of Hapuka, which was sent to Sydney to the ■Exhibition there, and from Sydney it would go to the Melbourne Exhibition. The tombstone was ordered by the late Native Miniater over the grave of a distinguished chief. The volumes of " Bancroft llaces" Were got for Mr Whit«, who was preparing n work on the subject of the Maori race. Iho bust was tbe property of the Go vernment.

BON A FIDE SETTLE MfINT.

Mr Hutchinson moved, " That a Select Committee, to consist of Captain Russell, Mr Macandrew, Captain Colbeck, Messrs. ohepnerd, Masters, Montgomery, Colonel Kenny, Mr Andrews, and the mover be appointed to consider the best means for encouraging settlement of the industrial classes on the waste lauds of the colony ; aud further, what help and encouragement Way be properly extended by the Govern ment to those who arc desirous of taking "■P small sections of land, to report in tour Weahs."

Mr Ballance complained that concessions were readily granted to men who could command foreign capital, and who did so tor their own personal aggrandisement, when working men in the colony who could com mand a small amount of capital would not db-treated with at all. The Wellington onj other associations had applied in vain jor what they requited in the way of laud lor special settlement purposes. Mr Dick moved an amendment, " That it »B an instruction to the Waste Land Com mittee to consider and make recommenda hods oa the subjects referred to in the "latter under discussion.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT. THIS DAY.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., 11.M.) T n r Jf ND.BPBHDI3D CASES. thn .1 ■ /-n • ln? f lsea ill^ment went for the i liuntilla, m defiullt of appcarauco by or foi the defendants .•-Benjamin Maclean v. jilon Jollcoat, olftim, £61959 d, amount of J^anii lux ; Homy Brace and Co. v. E H «rowor, claim, £2G Dd, goods and interest; Brown, Barrett, and Co. v. Matilda Furlcy claim, iW 2s, promissory notaa (Mr Thorno rur l'laiutill) judgment for £33 17s- L II Wouiuojjoa v. Chs. N. Dickeusou, claim, £17 10a ova promissory note (Mr George for plain- IHt);JJ, louka ami Co. v. Matilda Farley, Claim, £389a 4d, promissory notes (Mr Tlico. Cooper for plaintiffs ; judgment for £22, and i-l U-icosts; T. andS. Moiriu v. Ami llobcrt son, claim, £43 Is, for floods supplied (Mr Browning for plaiutilts'); Milne and (Jhoyco V. iillen Potter, claim, £5 o's lid. for "oods supplied (Mr A. E. Whitakor for plaintiffs'] ; Samuel Moiklo v. Jolm Dowel, claim 11) 18s Id ova judgraout summons. (Mr riiorno for plaintiff). An order was made upon the defendant tor the payment of £1 por month; in default 14 days' imprison men 1,.

Judgment Confessed.— Walter R. Peters v. Edward N. Laird.—Claim, £11 12s 9d, ou account Htatod.—Mr E. Cooper for the plaintiff. The defendant ftp. peared, and confessed judgment. Adjourned.—Houry James Byron v. It. J. do Lias.— Claim, £40.—MrE. llesketh appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Theo. Cooper for the defendant.—Telegrams having bcou produced statiug that tlio defendant's evidence is to be taken At Wel lington ou the 7th prox , tho case was ad journed till the 2'2ud prox. HVMAN D. LKVINSOHN v. KAIPAKA. S.S. Comi'ANY.—Claim, £C, for damages to ii coat.—Mr Tlico. Cooper appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr A. E. Whitakcr for the defendant. The latter gentleman nslccd for an adjournment in order to allow for the arrival of some necessary witnesses. After i.ome discussion tlio caso was ad journed until Woduosday, with the under standing that If the plaintiff has left town before that time it shall be further ad iourued uutil ho returns.

UANlliti M. LeNNAN V. EDWAUD N. Laird,—Claim £-1 6'dou a judgment sum luous.—Mr Browning fior plaintiff.—Ad journed till July 15th.

Holland and Fortzeb v. Tiios. Al- DUUKiB.— Claim, £ i Ms lid on a judgment Buuiuions. —Mr Gcorgo|on behalf of MrLaisli ley {plaintitl's' solicitor), applied for an ad jourunieut till theSth July. £2 had already been paid.—Granted.

Same v. Hknuy Kelly.—Claim £12 Ms Id, on a judgment summons.—Mr George for Mr Lilian toy (phuutitlV solicitor) made a similar application in this case, and it was granted.

DEFENDED CASKS.

IIKNIIY BKKUELLV. AIWSRT DEVOIRS.— Claim, £3 3s, money had.—Mr McCor miek for plaintiff, and Mr Thco. Cooper for defendant. —This case was heard last Court day, and. His Worship now gave judg ment as follows :—" This action is to recover three guineas, which the plaintiff says ho paid under restraint in order t > obtain possession of a title deed which the defendant wrongfully refused to givo up uutil he received the S'lin iv question, anil which lie claimed as his charges for investi gating the title of the plaiutill', who claimed under ft mortgagor, to receive from the defendant's client, tlie mortgagee, a recon veyance. The plaintiff tendered to the defendant one guinea in satisfaction, and that being declined, p.iiil tho full amount under protest. It was shown that defen dant had rendered an account to the plaiu till chargiug him for the work done; also that tho mortgagee was a solicitor, and the defendant his partner in business. I take it on these circumstances to have beeu tbc defendant's duty, as solicitor for the mortgagee, not to part with the reconveyance until the costs of inves tigating the plaintiff's title, etc. — and which the mortgagee was entitled to have paid by tlie person seeking to redeem —luid heeu satislicd. The defendant also had a right, that of lien, to retain the deed as against the. mortgagee until his costs were paid. On the other hand it does not appear that there waß such privity between the plaintiff and defendant as would in any case entitle tho plaintiff to recover against the defendant. Judgment for defeudaat. Costs £4 9s 6d.—His Worship apprehended that as the matter was simply a .solicitors' quarrel no costs would be asked for,—Mr Cooper said that.jon the contrary,he would apply for tho necessary costs.—Judgment was therefore given for the amouut claimed and £4 9s 6"d costs.

. Chas. Stichdury v. J. J. Austin.— Claim £14, on a cheque. Mr lvectley appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Thorue for the defendant.—The latter gentleman took exception to the bill of particulars, on the ground that the defendant was not tradh'g as J. J. Austin and Co., as it stated, he was only a member of that firm. He contended therefore that there was non joinder of three defendants.—Mr Keetley, in stating the case, said that the actiou was hrought to recover money due on a cheque. Ou Monday, tho 7th of June, the defendant gave the plaintiff a cheque for £14, and obtained a receipt for it. The cheque was presented at the Bank on Wednesday, the 9th iust., when it was returned with tho explanation that there was some irregularity in connection with it. The plaintiff brought i; back, and handed it to the defendant, with a statement of what had occurred. The defendant offered £12 for it, but the plaintiff refused, and then went away. He returned, however, and demanded tho cheque, but the defen dant retained it, giving such evasive answers as "Oh it's all right here, etc.—ln answer to His Worship, the plaintiff said that the £14 was for re.it of Marks' premises, which Austin had seized upon a bill of sale.—After the plaintiff had given evidence, tho defendant's solicitor consented to judgment being given.—Judg ment for tbc plaintiff accordingly.

Thomas Macffaiilank and Another V. C. \V. S. Purdie.—Claim ±4 10s, for recovery of tenement and rent. —MrE. Hes keth appeared for the-plaintiffs, aud Mr Keetley for the defendant.—The tenement ot which possession was sought, is the cottage erected upon the bowling green iv Urafton Itoad, the use of occupation of which as well as the adjacent grounds were granted to defendant in 1577 by the trustees of the Bowling Club (T. Macffarlanc and J. Winks) on condition that he paid rates and kept the piace in good order. Neither of these conditions, it was contended, had been observed; quite the reverse in fact.—After heating the cvi deuce His Worship reserved judgment.

FIRE INSURANCE.

(To the Editor.)

Sin, —You lately noticed that the increase in the rates of insurance had called into existence the Auckland lire Insurance Alliance, and I hope this Society will con tinue to agitate until they get a rcasouable reduction, as the matter now comes home to all of us. I have just been informed by the agent of the oilice in which I in3ure that the premium is doubled. Upon my asking why that was, he informed me that owing to the late competition of tbe Companies risks had been taken at too low a rate to pay the usual dividends. Now, sir, this appears to me like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs, or »eople will not insure, or else they will curtail the amount, taking a large por tion of the risk themselves, which they will not hesitate to do now. that we have an ample water supply. Why do not the in surancc companies try a little retrenchment, or it there arc too niauy, let sonic of the wcokcr ones gracefully retire. A share holder in one of the younger offices told me he would gladly sell his shares at par, as he was convinced there were too many olliccs to do the business, and that the dividends lie received would not pay for his increased premium. The Beer Tax aud Property Tax have set everyone up in arms, yet we can do without beer, and a great many arc exempt from the ' Property Tax, but eveiy prudent man with only his household furniture at stake ought to be iusured. It makes a good difference to a poor man whether he pays one pound or two, and if he thinks his pound extra is only required for the shareholder's dividend and not from increase in his risk, he will probably put his trust in the water main and take the risk himself.—Yours, &c,, An Insurer.

Certainly tlie most beaut tul Blankcls over niado In New Zealand are those just turned pur from the Hoslyn Milla, near Dunedin. la Uol;r, Substance, and Finish they surpass any blankets of colonial manufacture that have appeared in tlrs Market. Their Flannels also arcof superior finish. The First shipment, from thia JVail to Auckland, arrived last week, to tho order of Messrs Garlick and Cranwoll, who, under their Co-operative Cash System, are selling them at a small advance on Manufacturers pnce3 The Prize Kxhibition Bedsteads have abbivbd (16 different patterns). Now pa view and for fc'alo by Garlick and Cranwell, at City Hall ASe Sydnby Exhibition the Birmingham Kinn of Peyton and Peyton obtiined the Hiuiikst AWAKD for Iron Bcdstewlß, viz. "ffiSt Deareo of Merit and Special Mention for Substantial and Kloffant na »"iuh M.-S Workmanship." (All the other British Manu factarwsaro placed either 3rd or Ith in degreo of merit). These Pbizk Bedsteads are now on view at the "City Hall Arcade," anrt any riprqnn wishine to obtain ono of Exhibition nni S? will be SaMe to do so Mcssn. Qarliok and Cranwell purchased the whole of the French Bedsteads exhibited

Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

PLOUGHING MATCff,

A i'lougiiino match, under the auspices of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association, took place at Mr Banks's farm, P.'.umure, yesterday. The paddock covers nw area of thirty-seven acres, and was in every way adapted for the trial. The weather was lino, and the recent rains had rendered the ground iv the best condition. The ploughing on tho whole was very creditable, and the judges had no little diiliculty in making their awards. At ten o'clock the competitors were in position, and lit the report of a pistol started ou their work. Much interest was also manifested in the ploughs and teams, the horses being on a whole the best ever brought together iv this part of tlio colony. At 3.30 the judges notified that the time was up by firing the pistol, and they then proceeded to go over licld. Though a difficult task, the judges went steadily through the work, and gave the following awards, which generally were remarked as being just.

Ciiamiton Cur, open to all-comm-s. Doublo plou-li. First prize, £5; second prlsso, iii; t'lird prizo, £1. nJntranco, 103. Intheovontof there beinw no competition only half the pi.za wl'l bo awurded. W. Grey, jun. (for father), with Wallace

and Uolh.nn plough 1 Champion PiMzs, open to aU-coinoiv. Sino;Io plough. Firat pri/,0, £5; second prlza, £'!; tb'rdprh), £!. Niit.i-.inco, UK Intlieovonc of their being no competition only half tho pr./.o wi'l uaawarJcil. The only competitor was Henry Brown, the plough used being one of Wallace and Ho tham's single-furrow ploughs.

Class A (Douhlu-Fuubow).—For Men who havo novor won a ilrat pilzo. Kirst prize, £3; second prlzo, £t; third p izo, £1. W. Gray (for father), Wallace and Ho thum plough i U. Graham (for J. Banks), Wallace and

Uotlmin 2 ltitchcc (for owner), Wallace and Bo thain ,'$ There wero seven entries, including two of Duuwoodic's plonghs.

Class ]J (3iNor,re-Fuimov>).—For Men who liavo novor won a first prJzo. First prisio, &i ; second prlz j, £.3 ; third prize, fil. r. (Jiiiulun (for aelf), lloruaby plough, F-G l W. Quinlau (fur sell), llornsby plough, H.A. o

James Keith (owner), Horusby, I{.A. ... 3 There were eleven competitors in this class, and the competition was exceedingly close. The ploughs in actual competition were :— Five of Wallace and Uotham's, four of Horusby's, and one of Dunwoodie'a.

Class C (Any Plouoh).—For Hoys under 13 yea™. First prize, £3; second prizo, &i; third prizo, 10i. A. Wallace (for father), Wallace and

Hotham's plough Samuel Kobinsou (for father) Uornsby 11. H.C. plough

No entrance money was charged iv classes A, li, or 0, s:ive in the cases of competitors for the Champion Cup, who were feed 10a each.

After the determination of the awards the stewards proceeded to test the draught of ot tho various ploughs, by working them, one after the other, on a .small strip of land. The draughts of the double furrow ploughs working iv the match were given as follows:—Dunwoodie, 5.^ cwt; do., 5.J cwt; Wallace and Hotham, 5A cwt; do., 5.J cwt; do., 0" cwt ; do., 5J cwt; Duuwoodie, 5 cwt.

In testing the draughts of the treble furrow ploughs two gauges were used—one belonging to tho society which registered 9 cvi:, and another by tho owner which only registered S cwt.

The draught of the single-funow ploughs were tested with the following result: —Two of Wallace and Hotham's registered 2.J and 2.} cwt, one of Duuwoodie'.s, registered 2.t cwt, and ouo of Hornaby's 2J cwt.

The several teams engaged in the contest were then ranged iv line, and Messrs Payne, Motion, and Pilkiugtou were chosen as judges. They made the following awards : —

For the Team of Three Horses best adapted for Farm Work, prize £1 10s (Messrs T. and S. Morriu were awarded first prize.)

For the Team of Two Horses best adapted for Farm Work. Five teams were shown, and tho prize awarded to Mr Jaa. Keith. A special prize was awarded to Mr Dun woodie, of Onchuiiga, for his three-furnow plough, worked by J. Anderson with three horse.*, and making good work.

Oi/ the whole wo may say the match was was a great success, and tlie ploughs and Uorscj working were of a much superior cla«s to any previously shown iv that district. There existed much rivalry among the farmers, but a cordial feeling was manifested throughout, and with very few exceptions all were satisfied with the decisions given by the judges. To these gentlemen, as nlso to the committee, great credit is due for the way in which they performed their duties. The efforts of Mr"W. Percival to make the match a success deserve a word of commen dation,for to his exertions the lnrge measure of success which was attained was mainly due. The village was gaily decorated with flags, and a linecxtcuded from the Panmure Hotel to the scene of the competition. Tho inhabitants were also very cordial in receiv ing visitors, and did their utmost to contri bute to the success of the gatheriug.

Correspondence.

THE KOHIMARAMARA TRAINING SHIP.

(To the Editor.)

Sin, —I have noticed iv your columns scvqral letters, re The Kohimaramani Training School. Having just come up from that place myself, after a sojourn of a little over three mouths, acting ,as sUb-managw, I think I can give a very correct aud a truer statement of proceedings, and at the same time chal lenge tne manager or auy of his officials to gainsay one word of what I now put into print. To commence, the ruling features of the school are without doubt the cook and the schoulmastor. One of which the man ager admits tbat he keeps there for fear he should go to the dogs with drink, and on more than one occasion has made a public exhibition of himself iv front; of the boys, etc., etc. And, before I had been long there, I was told by one of these devoted servants of the Govern ment that just a word from him would put the manager out altogether. So I piesutnc that the two arc kept because they know too much, and they take jolly line care that when anyone goes there aud com mences to see thiugs, he must go. The schoolmaster I was told not to interfere with at all, so that the sub-manager is vir tually under him ; aud on another occasion, when making a complaiut upon the scanda lous manner in which tlw boys' food was cooked, 1 was told that the cook had been there two years, and that was the last of it. The Sabbath, which, I suppose, oughtto be a d y to be kept holy—in Kohimaramathey arc taught to desecrate. Fighting is allowed under your very windows' bats, balls, boat failing, shoutiug, and hollowing ate the order of the day ; aud the public of the colony will, I am sure, blush to hear that I have seen two boys punished for not lighting iv a respectable manner. Such is the principle instilled into the youth of the Naval Training School. I havo never on one occasion fceen the mauager in the school, whence you may say the place takes its own course ; and when I say that, in two hours or less, writing, reading, spel ling, geography, arithmetic, &c, (So,are knocked into thirty or more boys by one man (and that man what he is) it will leave the enlightened community something to think about in one of their public institu tions. Three boats belong to the station or school. The manager can make use of any or all these boats, but his poor un fortunate officials have got to walk back wards aud forwards to town, wet or line. And now, my dear Mr Editor, I conclude with tliis: 1 think the public of Auckland might call a muctiug to see into the work ing of what might be a very valuable in stitution under different auspices; but under the now existing circumstances will never be anything but a dead failure, and will tend to nurture a spirit of larrikinism in boya that are sent there to keep them from that destroying element.—l am, &c, 11. D'IiEZER, late Sub-Manager of the j Naval Training School, Kohimarama.

THE MAYOR AND THE PROPERTY TAX MEETING.

(To the Editor).

Sir,— I would not uotice His Worship the Mayor's communication to you of Tuesday last had it not been for a paragraph in the " Herald " of yesterday's date, but which I did not observe until it was pointed out to me after night, wherein it says that the Mayor desires them to state that he refused to preside at Monday's meeting with refer ence to the Property Tax because without his sauctiou his name had been attached to the advertisement convening the meeting.

In the first place, I will admit that the communication to you is correct, with a few omissions, viz., that it was 2 p.m. on Thars day before the requisition was sent back to me with a bit of paper attached signed by

His Worship, Biiggesting that a few more names should be obtained bsfore adver tising. At that time I did not notice that the requisition was sigued by His AVorship the Mayor, as it was sigued between the two leaves of the sheet of paper low down. I gave over the idea of advertising that night, as I inferred from the few words writteu on the paper attached that His Worship wanted more names before signing I it. It was after getting more signatures, about 4 o'clock, that one of those signing observed that it was already sigued by the Mayor. It was then too late to advertise iv the Star, but I decided to endeavour to carry out the original intention ef having the meeting on Friday evening. In doing ho I frankly admit that I committed a bluuder, as the notice would be too short. The second question, viz., attaching His Worship's name to the advertisement, I hope the Mayor does not insinuate that any one has done so. The only irregularity here is, that the printer iv the " Herald ' substituted Monday, the 14th, for Friday, the 11th of June. The only instructions given to the press were verbally on the platform, viz., to advertise the meeting as adjourned uutil Monday night. I admitted in my note to the Mayor that it was an error, and no doubt had I been so well acquainted with forms of this kind as His Worship I would have writteu underneath, this meeting is adjourned to Monday night, at the same time and place, and signed it. Had this been done His Worship would not have tho opportunity of denying that ho culled tlio meeting, if 1 am right in assuming that those present at Friday's meeting liud tlio right or tho power to adjourn a meeting called by His Worship the Mayor of Auck land.

Tho whole giat of the matter i a contained iv tho last paragraph of His Worship's letter to me, wherein ho says:—"l must respectfully decline to be present or admit that tho meeting has been culled by the Mayor of Auckland."

The inference is plain. His Worship was but too glad to get even such a lliinny ex cuse as the above to keep away from tho mooting ; the reason why is better known to himself. Perhaps he did not wish to em barrass the Government by his presiding at a meet ing opnoaing one of their measures, lint with all uue deference,]! submit that Monday's meeting was not a pnrty meeting, IJut n meeting of those honestly opposed to tho mode of taxation proposed by tho Go oinincut.—l am, &0.,

D. 11. McKrnzik. Chairman of Monday's Meeting, Juno 17th, 18S0.

PARNELL WATER SUPPLY.

(To the Editor.)

Sir.—lt is astonishing how furious somo people get when they arc offered a drink of pure water undiluted with whiskey. To listen to some of the Parnoll folk you would think some gicat calamity was impending by the introduction of puro water into tho borough. Will you allow me to nhownoniu of the advantages likely to accrue from tho scheme. Not only will there lie less sick ness in Hummer owing to people beiug compelled to drink well water tainted with sewage, but thcio will be grouter safety to life and property in case of lire. Another advantage in the future is the almost certainty of numbers of dwellings going up built by outside people, who have been in the past deterred from looking in this direction for a home, owing to the ruinous policy of a certain disappointed man, who seems to take delight, like tlic bird in the proverb, of fouling his own nest. I might hint that a few stacks of chimneys from manufactories might be seen in the near future finding employment for our boys, who either idle about or have to seek employment elsewhere.—l am, <&i\, I'ahnkll Max.

Juue Uth, ISSO,

PARNELL WATER SCHEME.

(To the Editor.)

.Sir. — I find that the Mayor stakes his reputation on the fact that £4003 will com plete everything required. Well, what of that. What has that to do with the ((iics tion, if it is not wanted at ;i!l ? Much can ho said of course in favour of v conpletc water service, oven to proof of being the cheapest and bust for everybody, and so it might be proved the cheapest and best to pitch every street in the borough and asphalt all the paths up to every man's door, but it does not fojlosv it should bo done. If people were dying or ill from want of water they could not get, it should be brought in ut the smallest cost, just sulli cicL-t to got at it (branches by degrees), tay down the main, road only, with plenty of stand pipes, so that everybody could fetch what they needed—not as the city, whoso obstructive laws thcrcou are tho quint easence of all meauuess and injustice. Besides, it is the people's right, and the poorest of them most of all, who always pay the moat however the tax mny be laid for if. If people take the trouble to fetch water in buckets from a distance it may be taken for granted that they truly need it (whether they sjet it from stand-pipe or elsewhere) find no ingenuoua mind would be jealous of their savings.— Yours truly,

Bex. Cit.VNWjau

THE ENGLISH MAIL ROUTES.

(To the Editor.)

Sill, —I have read with considerable interest your article on the above subjoct in your paper of the 11th just. Any steamship company who will bring us within a month of Quooustown will be certain (0 command the support of the commercial community of New Zealand. On looking carefully into the matter, however, I should be dis posed to contend that we have in the pre sent American route anything that one via Mexico can offer vl% applying the same con dition?. New Zealand is very nearly the antipodes of England, and the distance cannot possibly hi got much under 12,000 miles, to do which in a mouth meaus 17 miles an hour of continuous travelling. We have not attained that yet. A rate of speed, however, is successfully accomplished by several services, which if done by the l'acilic Stean.ship Compauy would biing Sydney within 38 days of Queenstown, 01 39 days from London. The present ar rangement would appear to be worse than useless as regards Sydney. The last mail, which j was up to contract time, reached Sydney on the 7th June, and they had al ready "received a nnvl three days before, which left London one day later via Mel bourne, and this quick communication they have foitnightly. I thinic the present Service loses some thing by being made up in London on a Thursday. If it was possible to alter the date to Saturday, the mail would be con veyed to New York by the Clluaid boat leaving Queenstown on Sunday afternoon. This Company (the very best on the Atlantic) despatch from Liverpool every Saturday one of their largest, newest, and best of their steamers, and with the regu larity of clock-work arrive in New York at the latest on the Tuesday morning but ont following. The distance across the Ameri can Con tiuent should easily be accomplished \t the rate of thirty miles an hour, aud from San Francisco to Sydney at thirteen miles an hour, including all stoppages. As I have already stated, all I here propose is now being "done, and regularly done, in more than oue Service. It would work out thus : —Saturday, leave London, 8.3D p.m. ; Sunday, leave Queonstown, 3.30. p.m.—l day. Tue=day week reach New York morning; same day leave New York 7 p.m. - 9 days. Sunday, reach San Francisco mid-day ; Monday, leave San Francisco 7 a.m.—s-i days. Saturday, arrive at Auck land—l 9 days. Wednesday, arrive at Sydney—4i days. Total: 39 days. Another point deserving notice is the want of economy in executing the present service. Four steamers are employed, when the work could easily be performed by three. This, of course, means a larger sub sidy. By the addition of another steamer a regular fortnightly service might be under taken, and a steamer always be at Sydney as now, and allowing about seven days for detention at San Francisco. The additional cost to the Colony would, I should think, not exceed the amount now paid to the Suez Service, which would then be entirely superseded.

This vtorkjlies fairly withiu the Hues of our Chamber of Commerce. They lately instigated a movement in uuothcr branch of this Service. I would commend this to their attention, and suggest they should place themselves ia communication with the other Chambers of this Colony and the one at Sydney.—l am, &c, VBKAX. Sir,—ln your paper last evening the arrival of the P, aud O. etearoor Siain is announced at Melbourne with the London mails of May 7th in 38 days. This of course via Briudisi, but by the route by the Cape the Orient steamship has done nearly as well. Were the railway transit between London and Eriudisi expedited, and when the new route by St. Gothard is opened in the autumn we may expect this will be the case, the mails could be delivered in 36 or 37 days'. If the Kotomahana, or equally fast steamer, awaited at Melbourne the arrival of tbc Suez mail aud started direct for the Manukau, I imagine letters could bo delivered in Auckland in 42 or 43 days. Were, however, the Government to insist that Wellington should be made the lirst port of arrival the time would be extended. At preseut we may put clown the average time of the 'Frisco service to Auckland as '

40jdays. But as the Orient and P. and O. Companies seem to have put New South Wales and the Southern Provinces of New Zealand out of conceit with tho route via San Franci.co, which really benefits them but little, we taust face the probabi lity that Auckland before long will have to depend solely on the Suez or Cape route. Now, is it not worth while to consider how the Kaitern route can best be utilised ? At present we get one mail a month via San Francisco in on average time of, say, 40 days. We were promised a reduction, but for some unexplained cause it has not yet been carried out, and we receive irregular mails via Suez and the Cape in 50 to 55 days. By the route at present takeu via Hobartown, BlulF, Dunedin, &c, nearly a fortnight is often consumed in the voyage from Melbourne to Auckland, which I believe, by direct course to the Matiukuu, could bo reduced to six or seven days. If the mails were taken from Sydney, although nearer.to Auckland, yet with detentions, &c, at Melbourne, I think a branch line from that place to the Mauu kau would bo found preferable. Those, however, more conversant with navigation can say what the did'erence in distance is between Sydney and Auckland, and Mel bourne and the Manukau. As for a direct service to New Zealand via the Cape, we must not look to any groat things from Money Wigram's line, for, excepting the Norfolk, none of their steamships are full powered, only auxiliary screw and sailing. Their average run from Plymouth to Port Phillip direct, may be set down as fifty days, while the Orient, including calling at Adelaide, forty-three days. Still they would be an immense improvement upon sailing ship", whose days arc well nigh numbered. —linn, &c, L.N.

MALE VERSUS FEMALE NURSES.

(To the Edito.)

Sip,—ln your strictures on tho hospital allaira you raise the question of female liurHes, You believo them to bo in every way belter than male attendants. I most respectfully differ with you, as I think it's a fitlliicy, entertained by a groat many, I admit, but a .sentimental fallacy notwith standing. 1 grunt that n mother, wife, or sister are tho best of nurses in their own families ; but take them from there and pluou them in an hospital as professional nurses their tender feelings will very soon k'd blunted; they become case-hardened and far loss sympathetic than men. I don't say this out of any diarospect to the ladies ; but men who have had a trial of both vouch for the fuct that women, habituated to suffering, are far more liable to j;o from kiuduoaa to the extreme Mian men. There is another feature of tho question that deserves a little consideration. I mean the moral sitlo of it. lv the ward I am in there arc twenty patients; three or four of them are entirely uuable to do anything for themselves. Tlicy have to bo washed and cleaned, their bodioa kept dry, their bed clothing and Hhirta .shifted more than once a day,—this has to be done to keep them comfoituhlo, and also to keep them fioin uettin;,' bed sores. I don't think that any fumalo with the slightest pretouco to modesty or Bolf-respest would do Mich work, while there are plenty of men to do it, and whose work really it is. The patients themselves aay they would rather suiter auy amount of inconvenience than ask a leinalo to Uo cer tain things for them—things they feel the greatest constraint iv even asking a man to do. If the putieuts wero consulted iv the matter 1 believe they would vote to a man against female nurses.—l am, &c,

Invalid.

LATEST NEWS. LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CAIIL EG R A MS.]

Payment of Members

MELIJOUKiNE,

Thursday,

Tho IVyntcnt of Members' Bill is again uinler discussion. In the Legislative Assembly last nighty an amendment was proposed by Mr Murray Smith to exclude payment to Membcs, Tho Legislative Council were defeated on division by JS to 28. Iso progress was made with the measure, and Mr Williams, the member in chtrpc, threatened to abandon it unless tho House dealt lapidly with it.

Angry Scenes,

Angry scenes occurred in the Chamber last night in consequence of the impedi ments placed in tho way of the bill passing.

Sir Cunliffe Owen

Sir Cuuliirb Owen haa resigned his posi tion rs one of the Commissioners for Great Britain to the Melbourne Exhibition. Herbert Sandford succeeds him.

Money Wigram's Snips.

Messrs Money Wigram bavo decided to withdraw from the Australian trade, and are going to sell their vessels. Sailed : The s.s. Kolamahana for (he Bluff.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. JUNE 17, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED, the Laches to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Dampier's New Advertisement in tho third column, fourth page. WANTED, a good General Servant for tho Country.—Apply, betwean 11 and 12 o'clock to morrow (ITridaj hat JVlis Honeyinan's, Symonds Btreet. WAN I ED, a strong active Girl as Gcnoral Servant.—Mrj Constable Hob -Bon-:treet, oppesito Mr Greenway'u. WANTED, a young Girl to help in housework; good wages.—Address at Etah Oflico. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply Mrs. 11. B. Barber, York-Btrcet, Parncll. WANTED, 12 good labourers, must be good barrow wheelers.—Apply at tho Tunnel, wititakorel Contract. \\, rANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest T T Houeu Tor every Description of Printing Is at tho Stab Oillc3, Wyndham-streot. ANTED, a small House, or two Unfurnished Rooms, near Queen-3trcet, for a married couple without family.—Address " T. 8.." ST.ut Oflice, WAN I'JttD, a Boy ; if siiarp will have a good insight into the drapoiy; good wages; rouiool employment,andpockotmoney. —Vv. 11. oaaipicr. WANTED, a good General Servant; references r.quired.—Mrs Wayinouth, Munukau Koad, Purnoil. ANTED to Sell, New Cub, Horse, and Harness.—Apply to A. Bowden, Chapol-sUeat. WAITED, a young Man accubtomed to tlio Butchering, to ride for orders and other work in tho trauo.—Thomas Walker, Butcher, Karangahapa Koad. AIRTED, a Girl about 15 to assit in housework ; wages 5a per week.—Mrs HewßOi', Kdinboigh-strect. Nowton. \\J AiNTED, Horses and Cattlo to Graze v * on gocd volcanic land at reasonable rates.—MrJrrimOjjGrocCTjJNewton. WANTED~to"Seri7al) agnal Cart, also Found a: Buggy Grease Axlo Cap- Apply Kobort Bull, Coacli Painting Promises, Durham street. WANTED, an experienced Housemaid for an Hotel at Gisborne.—Apply to Mrj Wright, Mersey House, Cook-street. WANTED, a Smart Youth.—For par ticulars apply Chiof ate ward, Auckladn Club. WANTED, a Housemaid for a comfor table homo in country; one nccuatomod to cooking preferred.—For particulars apply to Mrs Hcighway. Hden Terrace New North Kuad. WANTED, a respectable Lad about 17 to assist on a farm, ant 1 to make him self generally useful; wages, <fc2o per annum, uiid board and lodging, to commence with.— Apply by letter to " X.," care David Hay, Msq., Paruu Boy, Whangarei Heads. WANTED, Tenders for PaintiDg and Papering a Now Ilcuso throughout.— For particulars apply to T. Goudie, Cheltenham jjeauh, North Shore. ANTED KNOWN," that Handbills, Dodgers, and am. kinds of Printing oan bo had at tho Star Ufllco cheaper than any other house in town. WANTED KNOWN.—That the " New Zealand Magazine," No. 2, contalDiDg tlio tfairy Wedding Waltz, &c, may be obtained at tho Auckland Music Warehouse, 71, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN.—Billheads, Cards, Circulars, andovery Description of Printing can bo had at tho Star Oilico. at EOWfIST BATEB. ANTED KNOWN, that J. Mokei son, ABphalter, has Kemoved to his Now Yard Custom-Houso-stroet West, between Hobaon and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notice. Also, a Largo Stock tf Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. WANTED to Purchase, for Cash, Best Kauri Shingles, Palings, aleo llouso Blocks.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmill and Manufactory oppoßito Gaß-works. Oilico in Cuatom-house-street. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap 'limber can now be Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldie, Albert-street, oloso to Dock. Ho having purchased between 300,000 and 400,000 feet of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will be prepared to give customera tho benefit of his purchase. "ANTElTklNOWN.—Publicity given to Meetings, Concerts, &c, on the Stak Hoards aud Hoardings. Bills of any size, plain or in colours, of Iho most showy description.— (Jail at Stak Oflioe, Wyndham-street, for Des'gns and Patterns. W" ANTED, — Special Notice to the Ladie3 of Auckland.—Wo have now the Finest Aesortment of Millinery, in all its branches,to be found in Auckland.—Dunne Hal and.Co,, 171, Queen-street (oppo3ita the Thigtlo Hotel,



Wanted. TTTANTEu KNOWN.—iistimates given T V for Pamphlets, Reports of Societies, Articles of Association, Books of alt, kinds. Lowoßt price charged, and strict accuracy with quick despatch guaranteed.—StabUfllco Wynd ham-street. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Sh ntrlcs, House Blocks, Palings, Posts, Rails, ani. Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-stroet. N.B.—The nereasingdamand for White Pino has Induced them to arrange for a constant supply. W~ ANTED.—Wanted to Sell, cheap : -500 pairs oC Good Spectacles, only Is pair, 3 paira for 2a Cd, 8s per dozen; 20 dozen Riding Whips, Is each ; 10 dozon Water Bottles, with Glasses, only Is 3d tho two; 12 dozen Dccanbrs, on'y Is ench, 3 for 23 6d; Canary Pipes, only 2d each, i for Cd ; Good Plated Tea spoons, Cd eaeh,ss 6d dozen ; 80 pairs of Chinese Trays, only Is each; Sleevo Links.only 3d pair; Gilt Studa. with Sleeve Links, only 4d the set; Iron Tablespoons, only Id each; Plated Scarf Pins, only lid: lot of Sporting Pictures with Gilt Frames, 4s each; and sundry articles. Harper Twelve-tree's Washing Powdors, only 7d per dozen. Ga per Box; Dark Blue, 4d lb; Cur rants, 11 lb; Clothes Pegs, Is 3d per Gross; good Salt Bnttor, Is lb; largo Whits and Gold Cups and Sauccra, only Is.—H. WATTS. Pitt-street. ANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green has for salo this year n Sp'endid Stock of If ruit and Ornamental Trees. Parlies want ing Gardens and Orchards laid out will do well by giving him a call ovcry Saturday in tho Market. All Orders o with Mr. Sraallfleld, Houso and Land Agent, Market House, Auck land, will bo nromptly attended to. \»T AM TED K. Si O W N, a Ilrst-clas3 Stock of Cloths and Tweeds ; good workmanship and moderate prices are tha distinguishing features of "Tho Pantheon." FORD, Tailor, 100, Qucen-stroot. ANTKD KNOWN, that Carlaw and Co. havo on hand a Largo and Well solcctcd Stock of Timber, Shingles, Houso Blocks. Posts, Hails, and Palings. Wo receivo ordors for all kinds of Joiners' work, Moulding!!, &c, Timbor by tho cargo forwarded to any port from our Coast Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custom-house-street Weßt. W A N~"FY~D K~N O W N. NIGHT SCHOOL, Nugent-street, KyborPass. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Subjects: Engllßh, Latin, Greek, French, Algebra, and tfucl'd, JAMES MARTIN, Head Master. '\\F ANTED KNOW N. To All in Want of Monky.—L. 11. Neu megen is prepared to advunco tho eamo on poraonnl or any other security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Noto Iho address; 165, Quoon-streot, opposite the Savings Bank. W A N V E i 5: SPKCIA.L NOTICE. Wo ngaln Invite tho Attention of tho Ladies of Auckland to tho Prices of our Largo and Well - selected Stock of Millinery, Feathers, Satiria, Velvet, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, &c , &c, in tho prices of which wk dicey competition.— Dunnjc, illall & Co. —N.B.—Ladies' Under clothing, v specialty. WANTED, JJuildcrs anil othors who requiro Building Materials at tho cheap est rato and best quality to send their ordors or call at tho Auckland Timber Company's Works. Over two million feet of timber s.'ackcd, season ing ; largo quantities dully arriving.—Must soil. Kvery thing dono on tho premises—Sawing. Planing, Moulding, Sashes, Doorp, and eveiy description of Joinory; Wood Turning in all its branches.—With their high-class Machinery tho various classosof work aro turned out quickly and cheap. Correctness and dospa'oh guaranteed To provont mistakes addrrss all communica tions to tiio Company or the Manager Mr G IloldHhip. mo CAKiTKNtEUS.--Wanted a Good il Hand.—Apply to 11. Smith, Newton Rosd, at 8 a.m. to-morrow morning. Meetings. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the Prin'o of Wales Lo'lge, No. IS3S, E.C., Wi ibo hold THIS (Thursday) EVKNING. at 7.30, at tho Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, Princes slrcot. Visitors aro invited. By order of tho W.M. NEW ZEALAND REGIMENT ARTILLEUY-A. BATTERY. Tho Battery and Band will Parado" at tho Drill-shed for Inspection THIS EVENING, at 7.31) sharp. Uniform : Full Dress with Arms and Accou trements. H. G. PAYNE, Captain commanuing. npiEICHKKS' PENSIONS' FUND HILL. A Meeting of Teachers will bo held at tho Wollesley-sircet SchoDlroom on SATURDAY next, tho lfltli instant, at 2 p.m. sharp, to discuss tho provisions of tho above proposed measure. Head teachers and ar-.istant toachers aro especially requested to attend. HENRY WORTHINGTON.\ Chairman, ( Teachers' BENJAMIN BAILEY, f Association Secretary. ; miUUMPII GOLD MINING COM JL P4NY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of tho above Company willba held on WEDNESDAY, July 7. IESO, at 3 p.m., at tho Company's Office, 5, Insuranco Buildinga, Auck land. Business: To decide whether to lot the mino on tribute, or to wind up tho Company, and any other business that may bo brought forward. JOHN R. RANDERSOS, Manager. Auckland, June 11,18S0. Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of Wollesley and Albert sttvets.—A Devotional Meeting will bo held THIS (Thursday) EVENING. All are invited. QUNDAY : SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. UNITED METHODIST FREK CHURCH, Put and Vincent streets. SUNDAY, JUNE 20, ISSO. SERMONS— Morning, at 11, Rev. A. Cißiucit. Aftsraoon, at 2.30, Roy. G. Bond, Evening, at G.3S, Rev. K. Taylor. Solcotion3 of Music will bo sung by the Scholars. Tne usual Offerings at each Service. TUESDAY, JUNE 22, PUBLIC TEA MEETING. Chairman—Mr S. Parker. Speakors— Mr T. Buddie: " Tho Influenco of tho Senior Scholars." Roy. J. Robertson, M. A.: "Tho Sunday-School in relation to the Church." Mr G. Hciuus: "One Hundred Ycirs of Sunday-School Work." Interspersed with Musical Selections by Sunday- School Choir. Tea atG.3O. Tickets. Is Cd each. May bo ob tained from any of tho Tcaohoia. Gazette in Bankruptcy- IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZKALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. Iv the matter of "Tho Debtor 3 and Creditors Act, 1870," and in tho mat tar of tho Deed of Arrangemont of Newton Fairs, of Queon-Btreot, in the City of Auckland, Bookseller and Stationer. Notice is hereby given that on WE ONESD AY, tlw 30th day of Juno, ISSO, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or f s soon thereafto" as counsel can bo heard, an application will ba mado at the Supremo Court of Now Zealand, at Auckland, sitting in Bankruptcy, for a declaration of com plete execution of a certain Deed of Assignment made the 2Gth day of May, 1880, between Newton Fairs, of Queen-street, in tho City of Auckland, and. Colony ot New Zealand, Bookeo'ler and Stationer, ot the firatpart, John Kdson. o£ Auck land aforesaid, ChomistandDrungis', and Robert Lusk, of Auckland aforesaid, Merchant, of the second part, and all the Creditors of tho s.ild Newton Fairs of the third part, and filed in the Supremo Court Offices at Auckland aforesaid, on the 31st day of May, 1880, and which said deed wa-i duly assented to in writing on the 17th day of Juno, 1880. Dated at Aackland this 17th day of Juno, 1880. THOS. BUfIDLE, 5, Wyndham-street, Solicitor for tho Trustees. Liost ana Found. LOST, on Monday evening, between Custom-llouse-Btreet and top of Grey street, a largo Black-covered Memorandum Book.—Anyone returning the same to Hendry and Dacro will be rewarded. ■ LOST, between Sr. Stephen's Church, Shelly Beach, and Mr Thomas Boylan'a, Glonburn, a Lidy's Gold Watch, bearing tho iuitials 'F.J.li."- Tho finder will bo rewarded by leaving it at Mr Boylan's Store, Queen-street. LOST, on Sunday, between Shortland street and top of Parnoll, a Lady'a Black Fringed Capo.—Finder please leave it at the Stab Ofllce. 5S KKWAKD, — Lost, on Thursday even ing last, in the Cemetery, a Black Macin tosh.—Finder will please return saino to Stab oflico. I~~7^OUND, a Black and White Dor.— . Owner can have same by leaving full particulars at this ollloe. It not claimed within thrco days after this it wi 1 |bo sold to defray expanses. , Y/IOUND, a Small Log.—Owner please MJ apply to Thomas Sims, Breakwater. ILCOX &■ WHITE AMERICAN ORGANS! ORGANS 1 ORGANS! Call and boo our New Shipment of Parlour and Church Organs, from fils to £50. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 71, Q.uoon-street. BjiOOTUALL! FOOTBALL! W.' W. ROBINSON, Tobacconist, 98, QUEEN-STREET, Has on hand a Large Assortment of Rugby Footballs. Vanity Fair .Richmond Gem, and Excelsior Tobaccos d Cigarettes. Sole agent for tho Celobrated. Club-Bouae Cigar,



Public Notices. WANTED, 1,000 more Customers tc make tho CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM a Permanent Public Benefit.—Garlick, & Cranwell, City Arcade. TWO-BUTTON Black KID GLOVES. A caseiuat opened, beautiful Quality, 3s 9d per pair. Few dozjn Coloured, la 9i. (job).— Garlick & Cranwell. SPECIAL Remnant Days—JThiday and Saturday every week. Remnants of ell kinds Bold far below ordinary prices.—Garliok 6 Cranwoll, City Hall Arcade. T> EMN ANTS of Dress Material, Flannel, JDu Calico, Sheeting, Ribbons, Tiimmings, Shirting, Tick, Embroidery, Serges, &c, at Co-operativo Caah Prices.— Garlick & Cranwell. REMNANTS ot Tweed for Boys' wear j 20 Men's Dark Suits at 183 6d, half price; 60 Macintosh Coat*, quite sound, 7s Od to 'M Gd, halt price. Co-oporativo Cash Prices at tho City Hall Arc ide.—Garlick & Cranwell. OLEASE remember we are carrying on JL our Drapery and Clothing business on a new system: Our Goods are sold at One-Half the profit they used to be, but for CASH, on tho Cooperative system. Remnants aro marked at lower than that to clear them off every Friday and Saturday.—Garlick & Cranwoll, City Hall Arcade. MX. FITZGIBBON LOUCIFi SPECIAL SETTEMENT AT WHANG AREI HEADS. Mr. Loucil, having purchased the "Bellevue Estate" for tho purpose of forming A SPECIAL SETTLEMENT, will proceed to tho United Kingdom in July next to bring out a party of Colonists. Applications for a limited area of tho lands will bo received by us from bona fide Settlers wishing to join this Settlement up to 10th July, after which date no applications wi'l bo received. These lands are situated in the beautiful Ruakaka Valley, and consist mostly of diy, rich alluvial flats, and clay and loamy soils of an excellent quality, covered with kahikatea, karaka, cabbage, fern, and ti-treeß, flax, etc., with mixed bush on rhins ground. Within one mile of fieac lands Coal has been found, and the goological indications show that tho district abounds with Coal. Tho Great North Road, now in course of for mation, passes through the block. ALLANDALE, A Village Settlement on tho main lino of road is being laid oat. Selectors will be entitled to an Allotment on name (corner and alternate lots reserved) at one-half tho upset price. Church, School, Cemetery, and other Reserves will ba vested free in trust. Terms.—£2 per acre; one half the purchase money may remain on mortgage tor five years at 7 per cont. per annum from Ist November next. Crown title. Convoyaices issued at once. No restrictions or conditions as to cultivation, Apply to LOUCII & SON, Land Agonts. Tauranga, May, 1880. "VTEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS1 Just Opened Up, at 11. L. POSSENESKIE'S NKW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss. West of England, Bannock burn, and varioui other manufacturas of Scotch Twe da. NEW TWEKDS AM) COATING 3! AI argo Variety of French and German Tweeds. NKW TWEKOS AND COATINGS! Wors'ed Cratings in all Sh-des and Patterns. NEW TWErJDS /iND COATINGS! Superior Meltons, Heavers, and Vonotirns in all shadP3. NKW TWEH.D3 AND COATINGS! West of Engl nd Sup.rilno B.'aok and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS!! JUST OPENED OUT, AT IT. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailok & Habitmaickk, Oppo3lto the South British Insurance Buildings. SnORTLAND-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. N.B.— V Largo Variety in Fpnoy Vest'ngs fo? winter wear. Special Ob-oi-\raic3: AH work warranted Hand-Mado only. "VT O T I C E. All parties ha\ Ing Claims against tho lat3 Mr T. K. A. Jenkins, of Papakura Val'ey, aro re quested to lo3go the came without dolay with Meesrn 3. M. and J. Mow bray. Land Agents, 12, Queen-ei.rect. W. HUNTER, Executor. LD CALEDONIAN GOLD-MIMNG COMPANY (LIMITED). At a Meeting of tho Directors of the Old Cale donian Gold-mining Comuany (Limited) hold at tho Company's Oflice this day, a Call of Two Shil'lngs per share was made, payable to tho Secretary to tho Company at the Company's Oflice, Shortland-strcet. Auckland, on SATUR DAY, the third day of July, 1880. JAMES STODART, Secretary. Auckland, Juno 15,1SSJ. "OELIEF OF COUGH -t*l In ten Minnte3. SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, Prick 2s. Cd. and os. a Bottle. SHARLAND'S COUGH LOZENGERS Giva Immediate Relief, Price Is and Is Cd a Box. APOTHECARIES HALL OPPOSITE POST OFFICE. ■jy o t i c c. All parties leaving claim * a^aimt the late Mr T. K. N. Jenkins, of Papikurs Valley, nro re quested to lodgo tho same with me without delay. WILLIAM HUNTER, Kxecutor. Durham-street, Juno 11,1SS0. "VTOTICE.—To the Inhabitants of Pon- JJI sonby and surrorndiDg districts. —W. Cochran, seD., late of Symonds-street. will Open that Shop known as Richmond Houso, lately occupied by Mr Stallcrd, grocer. W.C. intends keeping a first-class stock of Meat, hopfnj* to receivo a shara of the publio patronage. Fami lies waits! on for orders. &? 1 (\ 1° fAWO LENT, on Building Society SwJLI/ principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans ne<otiatsd. Sco List of Properties for Sale on Ith Dago.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent.. allowed on money deposited for Investment. KID GLOVES!-GLOVES !—Just going to give away, SOdoz. Dent's Laven der Kid Gloves.at Is a pair. A great variety of % 3. and i button Josepuine and other makes in Kid Gloves. 200 doz. in all tho Now Colours of the Season. 500yardB All-Wool Crimean Shirt ing at Is ldi, worth 2s, per yard: a splendid as sortment of Now Waterproof Cloaks, with hoods, at I2s Cd, worth £1: imitation Welsh Flannel, at Is a yard; 200 Lady's Winter Jackets, with fur capes; Wide-width Blue Serga at Is 3d a yard ; 300 loner Ostrich Weathers coloured), at 5s Gd, 6s 6d, and 7s Gd, worth 23 Cd; a New Lot o£ Children's Jackets, at 53 Cd, Gs Gd, and 7s 6d. I will sell tho balance of my Hoots and Shoes for two weeks. The price of my 12s Cd Sown Kid Boots is only G3 Gd. A Splendid Assortment of Now Fnshionablo Boys' Velvet Hats and Caps ; a'eo. Ladies' and Gents' Travelling Baea, at ualt tho Queen-Btreotprices. -W. EYRE Victoria-street TO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS.— Wantod Known, that Pheasants and all kinds of Birds aro beautifully Stullicd and Mounted on Ornamental Stand, very cheap, by R. Madden. Hairdresser and Naturalist, Cus tomhouse-streot. STORAGE at the rear of the Imperial Bakery, Wharf. Guaranteed dry and free from rats. T ARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town foi JU F/RNITURK, CARPETP, and BED DING, at T. &H. Cookb's, 67, Queen-street. TTPWARDS of twenty different patterns U of IRON and BRASS BEOdTEADSfoi Sale, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67 Queen-street. "\TEW Patterns in DINING-ROOM and 1.1 RKD-ROOM CARPETS just opened, ai T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queeix-street. BEST Quality KAPOK DOWN, a fresl Supply of Best Quality received at T. & H Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed tc Cash Purchasers at T. & H. CookVs Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, G7, Queen street. yOTJNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Corner of Wehesley and Albert-sibeets LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. The READING-ROOM is comfortablyf urnishea and ii suplied with English, American and Colonial Pacers; Napier, New P.y mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedln Newapapera; Illustrated Jour na's, including the "' Graphic," " lllus trated London News," "Punch," &o MAGAZINES— Black wood's. Harper's MacMillan's, " Kclectio," and #'Nincteenti Century" "All tho Year Round," "Argosy,' et-.. 'to. UKF/eJFS-The " Quarterly/ " J£diuburgh," '' Princeton," etc., etc. Subscription—2s Gd per Quarter. Tho LIBRARY contains upwards of 2,000 vols. in the various departments o£ Literature New Works frequently added. Subscription-2s 6d por Quarter. FILES kept of all tho Leading Colonial ant Local Newspapers. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c, in Reading-room Tka and Coffee PnoviDaD. YOUNG MEN Are invited to' avail themselves of tho advar tagea offered by tho Association. gST Information gladly given at tho Roomi which are OPEN DAILY from 8 a.m. ti 10 p.m. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Secretary,



Public Notices. > DARNELL RATEPAYER... REMEMBER THE POLL, WORKING MEN, do not forget tho £4,000 TAX ON WATER. VOTE AGAINST IT TO-MORROW, 18th, Council's Now Offices, Between 9 a.m. and (i p.m. serge ant-major p. guerin, drilling master, 3, Pitt Terrace, Pitt-street. Schools and Privato Families attended for In struction in Drilling und Calisthenics. First class Testimonials. Terms Moderate. t^t ewt o n hall. t o-mor"r~ov" n ig ht, Ghawd Exhibition op Photographic Scenery. Toub os tub Rhini:, America, &c. Music behind tho Scones. Front Seats, 2*; Back Seats, Is; Ch'ldren Half-price. For Particulars see Bi'la.J DANCING TAUGHT.—CarI ton Aca demy, Hoteon-st.reet. FRIDAY EVEN INGS, at 7,30. Terms: £1 Is quarterly (in idvance). Each gentleman may name a lady for invitation.— Apply to Charles B. Andrew. GEORGE ROGERS, House, Land, Estate, and General Agent. Rent and Debts Collected.. iLoans Negotiated. Municipal Notices. niTY OF AUCKLAND. ASSISTANT CLERK IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE. The City Council requ're tho services of a competent Gentleman as Clerk in the Town Clerk's Office. Salary at the rato of £150 per annum. Applications wi'l bo reoeived until 130 p.m of WEIJNE3D AY next, Juno 23rd instant. Candidates canvaeiing Members of Council wiH ba disqualified. This rule will bo strictly en forced. Further particulars on application. P, A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clcrk'a Office, Juno 10,1880. piTY OF AUCKLAND. RATE COLLECTOR AND BETURNING OFFICER. The City Council require the reivlce s of a competent Gentleman aa a Collector of Rates, &c. Salary at the iato of £203 per annum. Teitimonials must accomoany applieationp, which will be reoeived until 4.30 p.m. of WKDNSCSDAY next. Candidates canvassing Councillois will bo di'qurliflod. This rule will bo strictly enforced. Further particulars on application at this offl.ee, P. A. PHIf.JP3. Town Clork. Town Clerk's Ofiica, Juno IG, 1880. lo Lieu. TO LET, a New Six-roomed House in Shprldan-street. off Wellington-street.— Apply to Mr Leys, Bookb'.nder, three doora above Star Oflico. TBTO LET, a Two-roomed Cottage.—Apply I H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, no:r Cook atcrot. TjnO LET, a Shop and Dwelling-house in JL Hign-street.—Apply Wm.McCaul, on tho premkes. rT\O LET for a term (from 18th instant), JL or for Sale, a Comfortable Eight roomed Residence on Ponconby Read; good well, lank, outhorce. &c—Apply to It. Laing, Ropamaker, Picton-street. or now build'ng next door. TO LET, a, Furnished Bedroom, near Queen-street suitablo for a s'nglo gentle man.— Address i H : G^ : Pc2t ;^fflc^I _Auckla : nd I__1__ MHO LET, a Three-roomed Cottage. Rent, JL 8s per week.—Apply this office. rpO LET, a newly-erected Five-roomed M Cottage, within two minuses' wa'k of Remuera Railway Station; good garden planted with fruit and ornamenta1. tress.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. ri^O LET, a Four-room Cottage.—Apply L at tho Public Hot Baths, Victoria-street E»si, next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart. TO BE LET, on Royalty, a Vein of Brick Clay and Sand, very conveniently situated on tho bank of a fre jh watar creek; a few chains from a landlDg place on the Northern Waiioa River, nearly opposite the Sawmills, and within easy distance of Dargaville, Mangawhare, Ara tapu, and the Kopuru, and near a road leading out into the back country. A tox containing Samples of Clay will be forwarded to Auckland carriage free. Apply to Mr C. CLARK, Whakahara, Kaipara. TO LET, a Family Residence, situated in its own grounds (atoat 16 acres) on the New North Road, within two miles of town. 'Busses pass and re pass daily. The Dwelling contains ten rooms, Entrance Hall and Conser vator attached; Cottage, Laundry, Stable, Co ■ ch-house, and other necessary out-buildings; lately in the occupation of the Hon. Dr. Pollen.— Apply to F. L. PhiUß, ifstate Agent, 28, Insur ance Buildings. For Sale. FOR SALE. Splendid Residence (Lon don street, Poneonby). The hoase is almost new and fitted with every convenience, gas, water, &c.; six'rooms ; large wash-house, &c.; the a'lotment about 61 s 150; watar front9go; excellent position; view unsurpassed.—Tanner and Kvans, 71, Queen-street. OR SALE, Hobson-street (near Mr. Dienan's), House ot 5 Rooms, Wash-hous3 and Store-room, all in good orier; price, only £100.— Tanner and Evans, House and Eatate Agents. To "working men, investors, and others.—l can sell for £350 a House in Grey-street, on a Freehold Allotment, 351 feet deep.—F. G. Bwington, Queen-street. PONSuNBY.— An Allotment situated in 1 incoln-street for sale, at £1 per foot.- Apply at 9.30 am.toS. Rout. High-street. fJUJR SALE, Spring-cart Horse and JP HarneßS for £21.-G. Cook, Wakcfield street. mo GROCEKS, STOREKEEPERS, I AND OTHKRS.—Bu-iness for Sale (flrst cla«s), iv a moat flourishing suburb, within tvo miles of Queen-street.—Tanner and Evans, 11, Queen-street. PI O R SALE. A Valuable FARM situate near Tuakau, oon talnlng by admeasurement 220 acves. There i 5 good timber on tho land, and a portion is laid town in grass. Tho railway runs through the Farm, upon which is built tho Whangarata , Station. Tuakau is d-staut 15 miles from Auok -1 land, and trains run several times fiaily. ■. Further details and conditions of sale may bo obtained upon application to ADAM BROCK, Shortland-strcat. Auckland. «< OR SALE, that pretty~~Viila"T<esi- JL donee (Mr Evans'), situatad at tho corner of Ponsonby and Franklin Koads and Arthur ■ streets. Allotment about 230 feet deep. This, L besides being ono of the prettiest places on tho. 1 main road, contains two prominent corners ' which are sure to bscomo very valuable for business sites.—Full patUcuUrs from Tanner and Kvans, 74, Qneen-street. FOR SALE, one Eight Horse-power Portable Kngin", in first-class working ; condition; price, £150.—Apply "Beta," £tah ' Office. LpOlt SALE, at Hull Bros. Bonded and ID Free Store, Albcrt-atrest, a Choice Selec tion of the following Varietes of Early and r Prolific Potatoes—Cambridge Kidneys, Bresses' . Early Piolific, and Ashleaf Kidney?.—Just im . ported. IT.OR SALE, a few very cheap Allot* S monts, Mount Kden Road, near Reservoir. J either for iiuainess or Villa Residences; also, a f news-roomedHooso. FOR SALE, 7-roomed House, Park Road, near Domain; a Large 4-roomod House, good ' Allotment, Mew North Road, i TT'OR immediate Sale, 100 Acres, part bush: tho 1 -I? remainder fern, Parua Bay, near Wnan t garei; price, £30. Yt^OK. SALit, Allotments, Ponsonby, Cheap JC from 2 acres to 33 by 100, For immediate Sale. H. PARTINGTON. ' Housu and Laud Agent, Stiohbury's Buildings. /~| ' N S a L E, ) 120 SACKS CAPSTONE POTATOES. G. S. JAKINS, , Cuatom-house-streot. S\ N SALE, 20 tons First-class Canterbury Potatoes 60 kegs Prime Bottkr 50 tons Auckland Potatokb 10D Wairoa Ciikbse • 10 tons Auckland Flour (flrst-clasß) 1 10 tons Wood6'Floor (firstclaß6) I Maize, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Onions, Oat meal, Chan", Jfine and Coarso Bone dust, &c, &c. i Fowl Maize, 3s 3d por Bushel EENDRY & DACRE, Custom-house and Queen street?. Board ana Wesiaence. j /V FEW steady respectable Boarders cau i\. ba accommodated at Osborno House corner of vVellealey and Hob3on etwets. Terms i ( on application. vy ATER LO O HOU SE. Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, Board and Residence, by the Duy, Week or Mosith. Oppo *■ site Government House and within five minutes walk of the wharves. 8- fIOVEIiNOR BROWNE 11OTI3L II \JT HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging... „.. „. .20s per vvee) tiineis room) ..25a.



I Tenaere. _____ PROVINCIALDISTRICT HOSPITAL,1 AUCKLAND. Tenders aro called lor tho Supply of Drugf, and lor the doily Supply, for] Six (G) Months ending December 3, lffcSO. at tho above institu tion, of tho undementioncd articles, viz :— ""ITliutchors' Meat (Beef and Mutton), -with out bono, beat, at por lb 2, New Milk best at per quart 3. Broad f> at perlb i. Fresh Butter „ » 6. Potatoes i, ~ G. Toa (Congou) ~ .. 7. CoiFeo (Ground) „ „ 8. Sugar (Raw) „ .. 9. Rica „ „ 10. Barloy ~ •> 11. Arrowroot ~ ~ 12. Cornflour „ ~ 13. Salt (Table) „ „ 11. Pepper (Black) „ „ 15 Nutmeg >• .» 16. Mustard ~ ~ 17. Soap (Yellow) „ „ 18. Washing Soda 19. Miicd "V egetablcs „ „ 20. Sago ,i ~ 21. Oatmeal „ » 22. Treaolo >■ » 23. Hors Lard ~ „ 21. Beeawox ■> •> 23. starch «, ■> 2<i. F.our i, ~ 27. Tallow „ ~ 28. Caiidlc3 (Sperm) „ „ 2«. i^owls „ at Per P"lr 30. Kkks » at per dozen 31. Port Wino „ at per gallon 32. Gin ~ a* Per <!uart 33. Brandy ~ at per gallon 31. Porter (Bottled) „ „ 35. Kerosene Oil ~ „ 30. Quick Lime ~ at per bushel 37. btraw ~ at per ton Price list for Drugs to be cent. Butcher's Meat, Bread, and Milk may bo ten dered for separately. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Sealed proposal:! to bo sent to the Hospital On or before dood od the 29th June, 1880. Contractors muat give security. By order of tho UNDEK SECRETARY, Wellington. INDUSTRIAL HOME, HOWE-STREET, AUCKLAND. Tender 3 will be received at the ofllce of Mr Andrsw Stewart, Fort-strce', till noon on FRIDAY, 25th instant, for the Supply of the folio wiDg articles :— Oatmeal, per 1091b Flou.-, por 1001b • Rico, per cwt Sugar, per cwt Tea, per lb Split Peas, per cwt Pearl Barley, per cwt Soda, per cwt Poap, psa- cwt Treacle Meat, pir lb (allowance for bone) Bread, per 21b leaf Hrowood (hardwood) Coals (Taupiri), delivered in bags Straw for Mattraesea (in bundles). AH articles to to of beet quality, and subject to the approval of tho Master or Matron, By order of the Committee. JOHN STICKDKY. Master of tho Home. POINT CHEVALIER HIGHWAY DISTRICT. BROKEN MKTAL AND SCORIA. The tiaio for recciv'ns; tenders for tho above work has been extended till FRIDAY, tho 18th Instant, when tenders a^e to te left at tho resi dence of the Secretary, Mr Jas. Crawford, or at the office of Mr John Boyiand. C iC, 71, Qaeen street, Auckland, where alsa specifications, ana conditions may be seen. JAMES J. DJGNAN, Chairman* nnENDEBS required for Repairs to tho JL schooner ' Saxon.' Specification and all paniculirs to ba obtained at F, H. Andersonß. Queen-street, 'fenders to bo in not later than 3 p,m, on Saturday, 19th inst. GEORGK McKKNZDJ. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received unt'l noon of the 29:h insrant for tho Erection of three Shops in Grey-street. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. . m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of tho 25th instint for Additions to a Shop in Hobeon strcet. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. rp o builders. Tenders will be received until 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 19th, for Building an Hotel at Arch Hill. Plans, &c, at my office. JAMKB WRIGLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will t3 received until Noon of SATURDAY, 19th inst., for the Krection of Kni ranee Gates and Fencing at City We3t. Plans, etc., to 'oe aeon at No. 10, South British Chambers, EDMUND BELT... Architect. Auctions. "OUBLIC NOTIFICATION. CrowJi Lands Office, Auckland, June 15,1850. I Notica is hereby given that the Reserve made for Public Parposo3 in tho Island of Waiheke, and Parish of Waiheke. and known as Allotment 66, containing '10 acres, has been withdrawn from such reservation; and, that the Bald Allotment will be offered for sale by public auction, at this Oflics, at 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY, the 20th day of September next, at an upset price o ('' D. A. TOLK, Commissioner of Crown Lands, W. S. COCHKANE.] [JAS. DACEE. TO-MOBRO W. THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Forl-street, tomorrow (Friday), 18th met,, at 12 o'olook, 1 Eet of 12 (plated) Fish Knives and fforke. Ivory handles, in Mahog.-ny case 1 Bit. of 12 (p'ated) Erait Koivcs and Forks, Pearl handles, in Mahogany caiie 2 Pah 3 Carvets ond Forks and Steol, Buck Horn handles, Solid Silver mountings Elect o-platod Tea and Coffee Service 1 dozun each (p!at:d) Diuner and Dessert Foika Plttid Cigar Stand Large Hookah and Elas:ic Tubing Tho abovo bolng first class Articlea and quite new arc well worthy of inspection. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. AT SIBBIN'S MART, AT 11 O'CLOCK, 109 bafts Best Coast Maize; upset price, 3s 4d 300 baga Oats; upset price, 2s Id C tons Table Potatoes ; upset, price, 3s 20 kegs Bntter; be jt quality SO kegs Medinm Batter; upset price, 6d 60 Wairoa Cheese 5 barrels Currants Hlllll3 and Bacons Fowl Wheat Candles, Sugar, Toa Flour, Sharps, Jams Salmon in Barrels Rice, Seap, Kercsino &G., &c, &c. TO-MOKKOW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART. POUI/rn V, &c.—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Qeeso: Pigeons, Canaries, Small tige. Dressed Fowls ready for cooking. PRODUCE, &c—Auckland Bacon and Hams, Waiuku and Turanaki Butter, Beef, Cheese. Table Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Pumpkins. Marrows, Peanuts, Oa's, Oatmeal, Dog Biscuits, Barley Maize, Flour, Bran, Apple 3. GROCBIUE3. &c.-Now Shipments of Tea. Sugar, Coffee. Cocoa, Cornflour, Rice. Ar rowroot, Jatnp, Lollies, Biscuits, Soap, Starch, Blue, Clothes Pegs, Paint, White Load, Turps. ON SALE PRIVATELY (In tho Furniture Department), A Lirge Assortment of Furniture and Homo Requisites, Skin Rugs, a Good Piano. TO-MORROW. CANTERBURY POTATOES, BUTTEI?; CHEESE, FURNITURE. ■vr. nowDEN WILL Bvll by auction at the Exchange Marr, to-morrow (Friday), at IX o'clock 10 tons Canterbury Potatoes 20 kecs Prime Corned Batter Barrows Hams Churns Bacon Boots Flour Drapery Oil Cake Lamps Maize Pearl Barley Soap Tea Kerosene Oats ' Apples « Onions VOontinued on Fourth Page.]