tho rato of £40,000. Ho argnod that at Gd it would realist 1 £180,000, which was con siderably in. excess of the amount of the do licit it >viis purposely imposed to meet. Then again, thn exemption of ships was reprel'onsilile. The tax on machinery was to be deprecated. A huge amount of tho machinery of Iho- colony was lying j (ilC) and the effect of this tax would be to crush ol ,t colonial industry altogether. The pro noful to reduce the salaries of the Civil Ser vice was a most difficult a(la"r. They had no more right to have tlwir salaries cut (lowu'thati the professional men outside had a right tohavotlioirincomoa reduced. Itwas |m unnecessary stigma cast upon (lie service. Ho referred to the loan, and said New Zea land securities had been depressed by finan cial agents and capitalists in order to realise onormous profits from subsequent enhanced prices in raising the live millions, and charged tho Government with adopting tlm policy of their predecessors. Mr BAIiCuVNCK spoke nil hour and a-half. taking "10 prominent points seriatim, and was listened to with respectful attention. Mk RBADEU WOOD rose at twenty minutes to ten amidst cheers. Ho com ". meiiced by deprecating recrimination and counter-charges of tho responsibility for tho financial difficulties of the country. They were a legacy of tho last ten years, beg .in by Sir Julius Vojjel, continued by the present Treasurer, and carried to tho bitter cud by ' Mr Ballanco and Sir George Grey. Instead of bandying charges tho House should seriously address itself to the means of ] remedy. He said ho would not follow Mr ' ISallanco into theoretical finance. Sir George j Grey's motion was written in sympathetic iuk When the words disappeared they left others behind, which simply meant that tlie occupants of tho Ministerial benches should be put out, and those who hud previously occupied them restored. He characterised Sir George Grey's pro posals as "misty visions." The Treasurer liad shown the financial position in all its hideous deformity in plain uninis takeable term?, and he (Mr Wood) would have been moro pleased if he had shewn with equal clearness how we were to escape from the present position. One way of escaping was to -'pooh pooh" dillicnltics, and endeavour to persuade the House and country that tho colony could continue its extravagance by borrowing in aad out of tho Colonies. That was practi cally what Sir George Grey now did, but he was not daring enough to go tho whole length. The other course for them was to say that for tho lost ten years they had been borrowing money for purposes which had not, as was expected, proved rcpiodnctivie, and that they must put their foot down firmly to stop it. In that case the deficiency must comn out of the pockets of the tax payers. By that means they might get out of their difficulty, but the Government did not propose to do that, although they pro posed to go in that direction. What would a private individual dj> if ho got into such a mess? He wonld get rid of all the unnecessary labour arou.id him, One out of every eight of the population was en gaged in the Civil Service. What did that suggest? Why, it suggested that those men should be got lid of. That wa^ not »hat they proposed doing. They proposed simply taking a per centage of each salary and retaining the men. Their Native Minister had gone further in that direction tliau any of his colleagues, any yet his department was moro efficient than ever. What they wanted was, greater energy in etrning and greater economy in spending. That simply meant increased taxation and greater retrenchment. One rrsult of further extravagance might be, that somo lino morning the interest would not be paid in London. He was not sure that that • would not bo the best possible solution of the difficulty. The sun would shine as usual; people would walk about with the same equanimity a3 the people in Grand Caiio or Constantinople. JJe would do his best to urcvent repudiation. Farther public works should immediately cense. The eight hundred thousand balance of loac should bo reserved to tide the colony over a future crisis. He con sidered that the Treasurer under-estimated tho amount accruing from the Property Tax, which might bo reduced to a simple land tax, not exempting improvements. Land was only valuable in proportion to its potential improvement. Criticising tho local Government proposals, he said the Treasurer's proposals are.similar to paying subsidies by money raised on Treasury Bills, now added to the permanent debt. lie would oppose that, but also any attempt to oust the Ministry, because ho believed them to be better administrators than their predecessors, and did not believe the pic sent Treasurer would lead tho life of a Sardnnapaluj and spend two millions and a-half of loan before he got it, or have a deficit of a million n a year without know ing it, and muddle away the balance of tho loan. (Laughter.) He did not mean to say he would not muddle it away, but he would not spend it in the same corrupt way as his predecessors. The Premier would not sanction the Treasurer taking out £300 to pay a retaining fee to a pet lawyer; the Native Minister would not travel round the country at tho public expense ; and he was quito sure that the Ministry, as a whole, would never sanction a sum of £200 for the free passage home of the Colonial Treasurer and family. The speech lasted nearly an hour, and abounded with amusing passages, which evoked much laughter. It displayed clever acting, especially in comparing Sir George Grey's motion to one written in sympathetic iuk, holding an order paper at arm's length, apparently watching the fading characters, then drawing it closer as imaginary fresh words appeared. Mr Pyke called Mr Wood the "funny man of the House," and compared the counsellors of the Government to those of Beboboaru, who were yoked heavy and made it heavier. He argued, that one year's subsidies were due to local bodies, because by law they were payable in the rates of last year. Mr Pjko 3houo io, a display of poetical quotations. Dr Wallis then spoke one hour before the adjournment. Mr -Wood's speech is considered in the loobies a perfect masterpiece. It is praised by both sides. COUNTIES ACT AMENDMENT. Mr Hall's Bill to amend the Counties Act, of which the following 19 an advanced copy, for which I am indebted to the.cour tesy of the Premier, include? public works to be done by the County Councils, water supply, irrigation, and drainage of laiid. Councils may regulate the weight of loads on roads. .In the Middle Island, where rivers between counties constitute the boundaries of adjoining counties, the governing bodies shall jointly bear the expense of repairing banks in future. Public pounds may be brought under the control of County Councils. Koad districts included in two counties may merge. Where the whole of the Counties Act is not in force iv any county, the powers, duties, and functions under the Act shall be vested in, and may be exercised by, the Qovernor-in-Couneil, who may lease ferries and ferry reserves without tender, may con tract for building bridges, and grant con tractors the right to collect tolls in payment at a rate subject to the Council's approval, and several counties may unite for the purpose. Councils may construct tramways, determine fares thereon, and generally regulate traffic ; may lay tram ways on streets and roads under sections 50 and 51 of the Tramways Act, 1872 ; may authorise private companies to construct tramways, to be regulated by the Counci). The Act repeals section 29 of the Public Works Act, 187G, Amendment Act, 1878, except as to previous rights incurred.

Legislative Council.

[BY TELEGRAPH. TRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Friday,

PROPERTY TAX TIME EXTBNDEP.

In rsply to Mr Wood, The Attorncy-C4eneral said the tiu>c tor sending in property assessment returns ha 3 been extended to August, and new forms will be issued. MABMAGE OF DECEASED WIFE'S SISTEE. The Deceased Wife's ■ Sister's* Marriage Bill was ordered for the second reading on Tuesday. WELLINGTON RACING. Tho Wellington Ilacing Club Bill was read a second time., . . Dr. Pollen protested against recognising racing as a national sport, and giving it by legislation the dignity of a corporation.

PARNELL WATER SCHEME.

(To the Editor)

Sir,—When any man, or number of men, try to coerce public opinion, the invariable result is ignominy. The attempt to drag Parnell into a degrading position of debt, out of which the schemers were not manly enough to come forward and point out, is truly significant of what would bo the result were the people in the hands of such men. Now, sir, who ought lo pay the cost of bringing the matter to a poll ? Most cer tainly the promoters. And the question for the Parnell ratepayers in future to their Councillors mast be, Will you represent or misrepresent us in future ?—I am, &c, F, Fobdtce. Parnell,

The Civil Service Com mission.

—— ♦ . (FROM OUR, SPECIAL RBPOKTEU).

: j __ _ WELLINGTON, this day. : 'luk Civil Service Commissioners' report i Btatcs that there is not time to ninke a com plete examination to euable them to recom mend a system of reorganisation. The j number of Civil Servants is 10.S3:!. In the j South Island railways they find a marked j disregard of the ordinary precautions in 1 spending public money. j THE COMMISSIONERS (,N AUCK [ f LAND DEPARTMENTS | The Civil .Service Commissioners' ronort accuses the Auckland Gonornl Manaco'r of , luiilway.s ot having caused the resignation | of Mr I.owe by unfriendly langunjro and notion, though ihe latter liad reduced the working expon&os from 04 to C,s per cent.' Jt compares the cost of maintenance of Auckland Gaol, amountiug to £:j;{ per head, to the £Gls 7j o'd at West port, and the £317 at Naseby, ami proportionately high rates at Arrow town, Ruswll, Thaiiie-', Ree.'ton, Clydo, and Ureyin&uth. The report soys : "What has , boon douo in Auckland gaol shows that ablc-bodiod puHonera can ho maintained without adding anything considerable to the burdens of the colony." AN OVEU-GHOWK SERVICE. j The Commissioners find that a thirteenth of Mic male population ore employed in the Civil Service., imd 130.8C0 persons bear all the burdens of the Colony, paying to foreign creditors alone £11 "153 Id cadi yearly, or Is 0d per head weekly. CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY. Much evil is caused by the existence of BopaiiUo engineers' .stalls on the railways and public works. The Railway Telegraph Dep6t should be abolished. Atbuucdiu&jOO was paid to the Locomotive Engineer, who bad no practical experience; another In spector docs the actual work. At Nelson the Railway Manager is paid £4i>.j a year, though only two trains run a day. On the Kaipara branch (he duties of Assistant Manager, for which £,"iOO a year is paid, ought to be pei formed by the chief station master. The f.ict of there being sixteen different kinds of locomotives on the lines increases the cost of repairs. The staff employed in the Goods Traffic Department may bo reduced. The waggons built. by contract in_ D... > ,liv showed disgraceful workmanship. 'I he points and crossings made at luvcrcargill workshops cost £5 more than the imported ones. The system of railway stores gives public officers tempt iuj{ facilities to pass inferior articles supplied by contractors, Thousands of pounds worth can be obtained without tender. All articles of largo ordinary consumption should bo im ported, The South Island Commissioner has capital invested in a firm contracting with his department. This false position de stroya the confidence of other contractors Loose, irregular, and suspicious transactions of that kind are confined to the .Southern railways. In the North formalities and safe-gaurds are adhered to with great strictness. The Commissioner of the North Island in, however, insufficiently informed upon many impoitant details, ■without a knowledge of which it is impos sible that he could elliciently protect public interests, The South Island railways'man agement i.-t wasteful and extravagant. Neither of the Railway Commissioners dis played the high abilities necessary. They should be removed. One permanent head is recommended. A reduction of 12^ per cent, should he made on railway wages and salaries, eflccting a saving of £52,000. CROWN LANDS STAFF. In the Crown Lands Department, although the area of land to be sold within the next few years is small compared with the past, there is a largo stall", but the periodical collection of purchase money and enforcement of conditions entail work. Unsuitable blocks arc prepared for sale, and involve large losi, The responsibility between the Government Boards and .Survey Department is ill-defined. The Survey Department id a serious waste through theoretical sectional surveys. PUBLIC WORKS SALARIES. In the Public Works Department the Civil Service Commission'find little to com mend—men are highly paid for unimpor tant offices. There are fifty-seven highly paid engineers too many. Large quantities of railway material imported by the Public Works Department have been thrown aside by the Railway Department. The whole staff is too costly. There is a great con- Uict of opiniou respecting timber, the cost of which is increased by insisting on deli very iv winter. The Napier Bridge, costing £12,000, was built of kauri piles, which are useless in salt water. On the Auckland lilies puriri is neglected and kauri used.

AUCK

OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

In the Customs uuueco.s3ary expense is incurred at unimportant ports. The system of ascertaining the value ot exports by obtaining a statement of values from merchants is unreliable. Quantities only should hs obtained, aud values fixed ou average market rates. Postal and Telegraphic should be under one head. The Commissioners recommend the discontinuance of stamps on postal tele grams. Inferior operators are appointed in counjry stations at increased salaries. A great amount q£ useless work is thrown on the Priutiog Department. There is an unnecessary complication of Treasury and Audit, and insufficient checks on fraud. The cash books only arc balanced.

The Justice Department is unnecessarily cosily. Separate districts and Resident Magistrates Courts are unnecessary. The number of police i 3 excessive, and travelling allowances too high. Officers make them in indirect source of profit. Pensioiu and retiring allowances interfere with free choice of servants. They should be treated on the .same principles as well-conducted establishments of private employer.". A thirteenth of the male population of the colony is iv direct employmeut by the Government. The average rates are con siderably above what the position of the colony justifies, which raises the price of labour unnaturally and prevents indus tries. The hours should-be the same as mercantile hours. The report fills seven and a half columns.

PROJECTED NEW ZEALAND ALLIANCE.

A well-attended meeting of delegates from tlio various Tomperanco bodies in. Auckland was held at tho Temperance Hull, Albert-?trcct, last evening, with tlio object of taking into consideration the best means to farm an institution'for the legis lative prohibition of the liquor traffic. The Key. S. Edgcr occupied tho chair. I'o begin with a lengthy discussion took place, after which it was formally resolved to form ,1 New Zraland Alliance (Auckland Branch) on the lines of the United Kingdom Alliance. 11 delegates were then appointed to act as a committee, Mr J. Gr. Carr being subsequently elected secretary. The fol lowing ia the policy of the United Kingdom Alliance which it has been decided to adopt :-"(l) That it is neither "right nor politic for the State to afford legal pro tection and sanction to any traffic or system that tends to increase crime, to waste the national resources, to corrupt the social habits, and to destroy the health and lives of tho people. (2) That tbe traffic in intoxi cating liquors, as common beverages, is Inimical to the true interests of individuals, and destructive of the order and welfare of society, and ought therefore to be pro hibited. (3) That the history and results of all past legislation, in regard to the liquor traffic, abundantly prove that it is im possible, satisfactorily, to limit or regulate a system so essentially mischievous in Us tendencies. (4) That no consideration of private pain or public revenue can justify the upholding of a system so utterly wrong in principle, suicidal in policy and disastrous in results, as tho traffic in intoxicating liquor. (5) That the Legislative prohibition of tbe liquor traffic is perfectly compatible with rational liberty, and with all the claims of justice and legitimate commerce. (C) That tho Legislative suppression of the liquor traffic would be highly conducive to the devolopmcat of a progressive civilisation. f7) That, rising above class, sectarian, or narty considerations, all good citizens should combine to procure an enactment prohibit ing the sale of intoxicating beverages, as affording most efficient aid in removing the appalling evil of intemperance."

The Parihaka Meeting.

(BY TELEGRAPH),

(FROM OUK SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT),

NGAKUMIKUMf, this day,

TE WHITI PREACHES PEACE. The Parihaka meeting, which concluded on Thursday night, was attended by about SOO adults. Te Whiti and Tohu both spoke, and both to the snmo effect—peace. Tho natives were told not to retaliate no matter what provocation waa given them. Te Whiti said that Adam and Eve gave way to the desire of their eyes when tempted by the serpent, aud so accomplished the fall of man. Te Whiti said that the desire of his eyea, prompted by vexation of heart, was to retaliate on the invaders of his land, hut that ho knew that if ho gave way to his desire the result would bo as disastrous as the fiiult of Adam and Eve, which brought about the fall of man, The natives were told that they had proved themselves lords and masters of tho world hy vanquishing tho greatest thing in the world—war. They were exhorted to still refrain from all acts. of retaliation, and certain success was promised them. The invasion of their land, anil its consequences, and troubles, and inconveniences wore spoken of as light burdens in comparison to that which their adversaries had to cany. * The natives of Parihakn last night and this morning ro-erected the fences which had been taken down by the constabulary for a passage for the road and telegraphs.

. KAIKAUI, this day. THE ROAD MAKING DIFFICULTIES

The road from Ngakumikumi South has to pass through a cluster of cultivations on the road from Parilmka to tho fen. So numerous are tho fences in the neighbour hood that it is next to impossible to take a road any way approaching a direct lino without interfering with these fences in making tho road and having telegraph poles along tho lino, as it is necessary to take down portions of these (Taipos) which are of the ordinary native kind. The natives of Parahaka erectedthe fou.co3 yesterday morning and during tho previous night, and it is generally supposed that they will continue to reconstruct their fences across' the road in direct dcliauce of the Government and the constabulary.

— -o (PKK UNITKD PRESS ASSOCIATION).

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

Tho Parihaka meeting closed last night. The number of natives present was esti mated at SOO. Tohu aud Tawhiti both spoke, and wore both very earnest in their exhortations to their followers to restrain themselves under tho provocation given them, and keep peace. Ho aaid that the only way they could succeed iv the undertaking was to avoid war, no matter what provocation was given them. A great deal of scripture language was used, and the natives were told that the pro phecies which related to the end of the world alluded to the present world. Only thosewhoarofollowers of To Whiti will, they say, partake of the advantages which will bo delivered to the natives by our Lord at the world's end, and although they were troubled with invasion the burden was light in comparison with that carried by their adversaries, The natives had proved themselves superior by avoiding war, and if they continued to do so they would be successful.

MADAME URSO'S FAREWELL CON CERT.

The first of a series of three farewell con- Certs was <;iVCII by Madatuo Camilla Urso nail Cornpauy last evcniug, in the Theatre Koyal, Muilnruo Urso had been set down for three selection.*, but in gracious compliauoo with the wishes of her delighted hearers .she executed six. Tho first was a sonata far the violin, composed in 17415, and it comprised throe parts, viz., introduc tion, fugue and giguo The opening mea sure is somewhat mtatcly and ratber dilli cult of interpretation, but the fnguc is pleading even to the ordinary listener. The full merits of these artificial competi tions, however, can only lie apprehended by the trained musical ear, to which their cuiioud and ornate harmonic ellects are elements of peculiar interest. The particu lar kind of taste which confessed a weakness for tho fuguo is not in consonance with modem inuticol ideasl, and hence it is be coming loss and less popular amongst dillctanti. It ia looked upon as pedantic. The gigue, as the-pronunciation would lead one to imagine, is lively, jocund, and sweet from being played pianissimo. The selection was listened. to through out with rapt attention, and as tho la.it f liry-like strains of the silvery fiiguo died away upon the car the audience gave vent to their admiration in loud and pro longed applause. The lady's execution had been simply superb. She responded to the recall with Schumann's "Slumber Song." Her performance of it was a rare instru mental treat. The second number in which fihe took part wai tho auclante and varia tion from Mozart's Ninth Souato for violin and piano. Mr Saurct was the piaaist. The selection was magnificently rendered. Tho third number was a rich in strumental morceau, with which the gifted violiniste has already made Uie ninsical public acquainted, viz., Wieniawiski s " Waltz Caprice." Tho lady's magnificent execution of it fairly took the hou3C by 6torm. The applause was prolonged and enthusiastic. Madame returned and bowed her acknowledgment?, but her admirers were exacting,! and she was obliged to accede to their demands. "The Dream," by the same cctnposer Wicniawiski)" Was then given, and it proved the gem of the evening. The lady fairly surpassed herself iv its execution. The vocal selections were of a pleasing nature,and on the whole fairly ren dered. Miss Jennie Sargent sang an operatic piece and a familiar ballad, and on both occasions she was encored. The first was the charming cavatina from "II Trova tore," " Tacca la Notte ;" the succession of trills in the concluding part of which she rendered very happily. In answer to.tlie encore, she gave the simple and ever-acceptable Scotch song "Bobin Adair." To the second part of. the per formance Miss Sargent coutributed "It Was a Dream" (Cowcn), and then gratified her applauding listeners with "The Farmer and the Pigeons " (Taubort). Both morceaux were pleadingly sung. Mr Gordou-Gooch was received with all the fervour which such an old and sterl ing favourite deserves. • lie sang the bold and expressive ana from " Lucre zia Borgia" — "Vieni la mia ven detta " — and in recognition of the applause which followed gave "Jack's Yarn" (Dichl). Subsequently he sang "The Roll Call" (Pin<tuti),and for the now orthodox encore " The Warrior Bold" (Adams.) He has been heard in all these pieces before, and therefore comment ia hardly needed. They were very well rendered indeed. Some interest attached to the debut of the new tenor, Mr C. R. nutterfield, and the excellence of the Coin any into which he. had been received naturally raised and strengthened the general expectation of something good. The result is a feeling of disappoint ment, a!l the deeper possibly from the san guine nature of the anticipation. The gentleman took part in tho opening trio, "Thee only have I loved," from Verdi's " Attila," but of course no fair estimates of his abilities could bo formed from his perfoimancc in a conceited selection ■like it. In Wiener's simple and pathetic ballad '■ Parting," however, an opportunity was given to judge of his vocal qualifica tion!!. He possesses a light tenor voice, of limited range but phasing sound, although rather deficient ia volume. The encore which followed must have been a satirical expression on tho part of the audience. It was responded to with Thomas's "Ah never deem my love can change." Mr Hauret, besides his share in tho duet, executed one of Thalbcrg's fantasias with masterly skill. The second concert will be given to-night.

AUCKLAND COACH-BUILDING.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—We do not, as -a rule, believe in replying to anonymous correspondents ; still less in making use of the correspondence columns of a newspaper as an advertising medium. But as "Critic," in his letter on tlic "New Hansoni Cab," has brought up our names, we think we are fairly entitled to a few words in reply. " Critic" says s " The only fault I find with the Auckland coach-builders is, that they charge too dear and build too heavy." With regard to the weight, we cau shew weighbridge tickets which prove that the hansoms we have turned out are considerably lighter than the imported ones. .Respecting the price,' carriages are like horses, they can be bought at any price. If the public want a "good' article, built of "good " materials, we can supply them as cheap as any house in the trade. But if they want a "cheap "waggon, that will cost half its price annually to keep in repairs, we can't supply them. One of the leading American coachbuilders recently touched upon the subject in the following way : —" Many men will take good care of themselves and value their lives, but would, to save fifty dollars, buy

a cheap waggon that has been built of re fuse stock, and run the risk of breaking their necks every time they ect into it.'r Good material and good work costs money. But you have it in the cud. Constantly tinkering up a poor waggon runs up iti cost, and in die end it stands you in much more than a good one. We can't sell a waggon for £200 that cost us £250 to build, and don't intend, as our manufactory i.s not a benevolent institution to furnish the public with vehicles at less than cost price, but nobody can supply a good waggon for any less than we can. We catr't afford to rink our reputation by building any cast iron, (/heap John, waggons.—l am, &c, CIIAELEB ATICIN. Eden Terrace, June 19th, 18S0.

The Ghost of a Chance.

The whole affair sounds like the wildcat romance. Granted. It \n not for mo to into the (juestiou of its probability; I simply record certain facti which have come under my notice. Hero is :v young fellow, like scores of others, with just enough property to live on and to deprive him of'the spur to exertion. A barrister, quite bridle?*, dabbling in art, literature and music, and doing nothing with cither. Amongst other tastes ho has one for quaint jewelry—not for his own adornment, but ho collects it and po.ssep.ses many curious specimens, ancient and modern. I know him very well, and he has often shown me these treasures. Ono day I called on him, after a long vacation, and find him throwing off slip after slip of manuscript. " Excuse me live minutes, " ho says, " and I shall have finished. I have made a wonderful addition to my collection, and in tho oddest manner. 1 urn writing a story about it, and—thoro—that's the end (if the first part." Ho has been .scrib bling away while speaking, and now he lays down Impel). "You shall read for your- Hdf, " he goes on, gathering up his manu script, " how it came about, and you will understand why I am rather excited at re call ing this, the narrow escape and the at mug cst adventure I ever had ill my lite." Then, lighting a cigar, and giving me another, he settles mo in an ensy-ehair, by the lire, and begins pacing the room, while I road as follows :

I left King's Cross by the night mail on the lGth of last August. I was out of health, tired, and wanted to Hloep ; so, settling my traps on tho Heat to my satisfaction, 1 sud denly remembered that I 'had nothing to read, and I called the guard to the .window that ho might fret me a book. Uetiirning in n minute, ho put into my hands Jlulwoi's "Strango Story;"' and as I cave him the money, he said, " Now we're off in one minute, sir ; I hope you'll like my choice." Leisurely turning over the leaves by the light of the carnage lump, Ivory soon found that the work my friend had Helectod was utterly distasteful to mo, and I regretted having wasted my. money upon it. It was a story, as most people know, treating of spiritual influences, a .subject on which I wu.s thoroughly sceptical. 1 soon pot tired of it; but it served its purpose, ami .sent me to sleep, and sound asleep 1 remained till tho train btuppud at Peterborough. Only partly awake, I ronicmberod letting down the window, and that several persons in the crowd on the platform tried to get into the carriage ; oue follow, just as wo were starting, thrust hi.s head so far in that I thought that he was going to make a harle quin's leap for it. Drowsily congratulating myself on having the door locked, I was dropping off to sleep again when 1 suddenly discovered I was not alone. Who was that seated in the opposite corner of tho carriage? A young lady, assuredly. The dim light from the lamp enabled me to discern that she was in evening dies.s, with the hood of her opera-cloak,over her-hcad. She appeared to bo busy fastening her caning into her left oar.

" How odd," 1 thought, " that 1 could 'not have seen her get in!" Here were my le{/s still stretched across the seat with my rug over them, and .surely I must have known if she had passed me; and the door had certainly never been opened. Very angry nnd puzzled, I determined to remon strate with the guard at the next station. What fin odd costume, too, fur travelling, 1 thought. I couldn't make it out. The young lady was very quiet and still, and a.s she appeared not to notice mo, 1 hardly liked to begin any conversation, so I .sat watching her till .sleep again overtook me. All at once the Blackening of speed and the Bill ill, horrible, hollow danger whistle of the engine again disturbed my comfortable nap, and, lazily looking out, I found to my surprise wo were not stopping at nny station, and that outside nothing could be seen. A darkness that might bo felt was all that met the eye when turned to the open window, whilst the fresh dump air announced that we wore in (ho midst of the country, and t".io sighing of the night breoze told of woods not far oil1. Neither .station, lights nor dwellings were to be discerned in the utter gloom. A furtive "lauce across the carriage showed the young lady still quietly sitting there fidget ing with hcrearriug.audnotthclcastalarrued at 'this interruption to our journey. I called to tho guard a.s he ran by the moment we stopped, and putting my head out of tho window, inquired what was the matter. " Nothing, sir," he soid cheerily; "no dan ger; only the line's blocked, and we arc wnitLngitill they signal us to go on. I expect it's a goods that's being .shunted. It'll be all right, sir, in a few minjttes," I then Paid, iv a low tone, " Whut possessed you to place this .voting lady iv my carriage, when I so especially enjoined you to keep it empty?" "I never let anybody in," protested the man with surprise, " A young lad}', do you say?" Springing on the step as I drew my head back, he looked into the carriage, and ex claimed, " Why, there's no lady there, sir! " I turned, and imagine my confusion—she was gone! "This passes my understanding," said I, " for though I'll swear she was there before, I spoke to you, there ia certainly no body there now ; she must have got out." I crossed to the further door and tried it; it was locked sure enough. I let down the glass and looked out, but in the darkness, of course, could see nothing. " WhJ, you've been dreaming, sir," said the guard, as I, looking somewhat small, resumed my scat. "Don't tell me," cried I, indignantly, mid disgusted at the absurdity of the position, " I'm perfectly convinced that she was in the carriage 1 Why, here is positive proof," I went on, as I perceived, and immediately picked up a gold caning from the floor be tween-hcr seat and mine. Amazement, mm

(Concluded on fourth page.)

A PERSISTENT RITUALIST.

In the Court of Arches recently, before Lord Pcnzuncp, the case of Martin against the liov. A. 11. Mackouochie was heard, This wasanewsuitacaiustMr. Mackonochie for ritualistic practices in the Holy Commu nson service a$ St. Alban's, Holborn. The present articles, founded on a scccond letter of request from the Bishop of London, con tains some twenty-fivo allegations and charges, and disclose the remarkable litiga tion that has occurred in the matter, Mr. Mackonocbi'J was admitted to the curacy iv January, 1863. Proceedings were adopted against hiinaboutthe year 1867, as in March, 18G8. Sir li. Phillimoro, then the Dean of Arches, admonished him to discontinue certain practices, on the motion of John Mar tin, barrister, the present promoter af the oilice of the Judge. On the appeal- by Mr. Martin to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council an alteration was made in the judg ment of Sir It. Phillimore, and in 1869 their Lordships pronounced thatMr. Mackonochie had not obeyed the monition served upon him to discontinue certain practices. Iv November, 1569, their Lordships, for such disobedience, suspended Mr Mackonochie for three months, and futthcr proceedings were then adopted as to other rites and cere monies. In December, 1874, Sir It. Phil limore held the charges as to vestments, etc., to have been proved, aud admonished him to discontinue the same. In March, 187S, Lord Penzance issued a monition that the previous order had becu disobeyed, and in June following pronounced the oil'cuder to be guilty of contumacy, and suspended him for three years from the oflice and emoluments. Cost? were in all the proceedings ordered against him. It was further charged that Mr. Mackonochie did not desist from the prac tices, but acted in violation of the suspen sion. In November last he refused to allow the llcv. William McDonald Sinclair, who was appointed by the Bishop of Loudon, to officiate in the churcb,aud thereby became guilty of contumacy and contempt, " and of iiicorrigiblencsa and obstinate disobedience to the Ordinary.'' The aiticles further declared that Mr Makonochie still continued to have lighted . cau dles on the communion table ;to prostrate himself before the consecrated elements, duiiog the prayer of consecration; to elevate the paten and chalice, and to mix water with the sacramental wine; also with wearing an alb, chasuble, and other vest ments ; with making the signs of the crosa, and' with kissing the book, and with stand iug at the eastward position, • being at the west side of the table. The promoter prayed that for the general olfenccs, and for the corjtumacy and contempt of the offender, he might be deprived within the Province of Canterbury, and especially of the perpetual curacy of St. Albau's, llolborn, ot all ecclesiastical offices, or. ''otherwise duly and canouically punished according to the gravity of his offence and the exigency of the law, and be condemned in the costs hereby incurred, or to be incurred on the

part and behalf of the said John Martin, and be compelled to the due payment there of." The articles were signed by Messrs. Moore and Currey, tho proctors for Mr, Martin. All f«"Hmony having been taken, and argument.! hoard, judgement was de ferred.—London Standard.

THE HERALD'S "BILIOUS CRITIC.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —As one of the audience at the Theatre last night, I beg leave to express surprise at the slighting manner iv which the "Herald's" musical critic alludes to Mr Gordon Gooch's singing—viz., "It can •hardly be said, however, that his appear ance was a, success." On the contrary, I assert without'any fear of contradiction from any impartial and competent critic that his appearance was a decided success. His operatic selection was sning with, admir able spirit and unquestionable effect, while " The Koll Call" was a vocal treat. Is it true that the '' Herald's " insurance critic is piqued at Gooch's prompt and ellcctivc reply to the splenetic review which appeared a few days ago ou " Swing on Old Pendulum," and is lie, iv the way referred to, wreaking ii petty and a contemptible revcuge ? • Whatever the cause, lie growls like a bear with a sore head, ami his critique betrays a spirit a3 ill-tempered as that of a farmer who has a large stock of murrain-stricken cattle, on hand.—l am, etc., „

Cadenza,

NOT GAS-BUT BAD GAS.

(To tho Editor.)

Sin,—Will you kindly lend the gas-con .sinning portion of the community your in llueuco to wake up tho Auckland Gas Company to a coiiHcicntious fulfilment of their bargain, viz., lo supply something worth the name for their 12s G'd per 1,000 feet. Whqn we know that fjood gas can bo produced in the old country for from 2a Bil to 3s Gd per 1,000 feet, surely it is not too muck to expect really first-rate gas for 10« per 1,000, with coal in nearly every direction. If the intimation in your paper ot another correspondent, that the Company is making more profit than by statute they have any ri^ht to, the sooner the public iaako them lower tho prico the better. It is simply marvellous how shopkeepers have stood it so patiently so long—tho villainous stuff they have had Kent through the mains to light business places with for months past now. It in mere " flapdoodle "to be trying to make it appear that it is the metres thai are out of order when the most ordinary observer can see it is purification that in required.—Yours, &c, Another Consumer.

ADVERTISEMENT. TURKISH BATHS.

S vines' Turkith Rathß havo boon brought to vory great perfection thro'igh tho exertions of the cn terprlsmg proprietor. It wau. for the first year or ho, very uphill work; but the piiblio was at lust forced to acknowledge their ellicioncy from tho wonderful cures rxorcked from day to day ; nnd hundreds convalescent now resident in and about Auckland can testify that tho bithfl aro n grout publlo good and bonollt. Tlio arranow monts aro now all that can bo dos'red, both lor Kontlvinen and ladles. Tho most experienced hands aro on the premlsos Rooms outsldo tho proscnt premises aro spoclally sot apart for thooo who arrlvo from a dißtanco and who daily visit tho baths. During tho pant year very many brokon In heath havo, in a few weeks, boon completely cured. Wo can only lull I Hut those troubled wlih almost any com plaiut if tluiy would undergo a courno of bathH, sperdy would bo their recovery. \Vo attach n row testimonials out of s» largo number already received, which spifuk in themselves volumes, ho that the inhabitants inny judgo from local testimony:—

"I havo much pleamiro in testifying to the LhcKOUk'h e'Hclenoy of tho Turkish Bathe in curing mo of tho moat painful form of rheuma tism—viz., sciatica —being for many months now entirely fruo from that calamity.—Tiios. ]Ikndi:uson, AuukJund."

"Dear sir,—Onco more I havo to tender to you my warmest thanlnj. I had been RuU'cring from liver complaint, pennral dohilitr, and indigestion fornonio wuelcs, ho that 1 could not follow my usual ocoupalion, when I placed myself under your euro. Hut three weeks of your treatment and a Change of air his com pletoly restored me to my usual health anil strength. I must not. omit to thank yourself and family for iho kindness 1 received from you whilo under your cargo.—l remain youi-u truly, FnKDGKIOK JAMES HANDBItS, Cambridge.—To Mr K. 1). Sykes, Turkish Uaihs>, Upper Queen sUoet."

"To the Kdilorot the Evening Star.—Sir,-I wMI you to insert in your valuable paper tho following for the bencllt of others : That in my opinion the Turkish Hath in the king of all remedies for tho euro of rheumatism. 1 was Uid up at tho Thames with rheumatism, coii- BCStiou of tlio kidneys, and dropsxal, co that, litilo hopo wa>i entertained of my recovery. I waßbrnu<lit to the Turkish Hath totally help less. You see mo now n new man, aud cured in thrco weeks. — .r.vsiKti Ji;ri'Ei:v, Fruiterer, Th lines."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1880.



C'ortiinly tiie most beautilul Blankets ever made in New Zealand are those just turned our from the Hoslyn Mills, near Dunedln. In Col >r. Substance, and Finish they surpass any blankets of co onialmanufacture that liavo appeared .in this Market. Their Fiannela also are of BUDOrior finish Tho First ahipment, from thi3 Mill to uckiand arrived last; week, to the order■ ol Mi, ; , ra (Jorlick and CranweU, who, uadei thel? Co-operative Cash System, arc selling them at a smiill advance on Manufacturer's prices The Prize exhibition Bedsteads have arrived (1G different patterns). Now on "«w and for t;alci by Garlick and Cranwell, at City Hall A At the Sydnby Exhibition the Birmingham irifm of Peyton and Peyton obtwned tno iii/?iFST award for Iron BedHtesds, viz. immmm Bedsteads oxhibited



Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies to read, mark, learn, mid inwardly digest Dawpier'ti Now Advortlsoment in tho third column, fourth P>"fO. V|7" ANTED, a Ooueral Servant for tho > V ffitzroy Hotel, YVak<;(lcld-strct,t, JHKTANTED, Co.it, Trousers, and Vc6t T* Handß.—Apply Noil Campbell, Albert i!uil<li]i(,'H, Qncen-atre >r. ANTED, a good General Servant, she must undcr3t«ncl washing and bo used to children.—Mrs Pcrcival, Green Lane atatlon. WANTED, a good Gcucral Servant, — Apply Mrs. 11. 13. Burbor, York-Btreet, Parnell. ANTED, a General.—Mra J. Wil liam?, Wjndham-Btrcat, opposite- Stab Oflico. WANTED, Bomo kind Lady to Adopt a littlu Boy threo years old.—Apply Star Ofllce. WANTED, a good Carpenter.—Apply from G to 7 to-night.—David Larkins, Newton Road. \\ /"ANTED, a General Servant; must TT be able to cook and J on ; washing not reqr'yed.—Mrs Koberton, Cotele, Upper Symonda-atreet, opposite Heservoir. WANTED, a Married Couple (without encumbrance) 113 Houewkeepor and Gardener. Tho man must bo uicd to horses; lato arrivals preferred.—Apply at Mr Mowbray's olllco, Queen-street, af tir 10 a.m. WANTED, a smart Lad, one used to an engiuo proforred.—Apply Patoat Brick Yard, Mechanics' Bay. V\7" ANTED, a Clicker or Improver ; also, V T Bfn Machinist.—Apply Prince and Davy, Crown Boot Factory. Grey-street. VX^ANTED, by a Butcher at Cambridge, Vl Waikato, an actlvo steady Man, who can sliuiirhtcr, bike otilors, and cut up.—Apply for particular* to Mr Chapman, at Fisher and Co., Quocn-sfrcot. W~~ "ANT"ED7"I2 good Labourers, must be gool barrow wheelers.—Apply at the Tunnel, v\ nitakercl Contract. XX7 AN TED KNOWN Tho Cheapest V T Uouco for every Description o£ Printing la at tho Stah Oflico, Wyndham-stroot, WANTED, a good Finisher; oenstant work to a good hand.—J. Trenwith's fi-.iot Factory, Wakcfleld-str> ot. ANTED KNOWN, that Handbills, Dodgers, and Ar.r, KrNns of Printing . cmi bo had at tho Stah Onico chenpor than any other house in town-. WANTED, a respectable Female Ser vant for a Bma'l tamily at Iho Bny of Islands.—Apply at T. VV. Doonin's Store. 117, Hobson street. WANTED to Let, in St. Mary'siKoad, Ponsonby, a llou>o of six room?, in good repair; splendid view of city.—J. ami T. Mason, ISG, Uucon-BLroet, Auckland. \ITANTE~D to Soil, a Pagnal Cart, also T T Found a Buprsy Greaso Axlo Cap- Apply Kobort Bull, Coach Painting Promises, Durham street. _ __ V|r ANTED, a Smart Youth.—For par t f ticular3 apply Chief Steward, Auckladn Club. WANI'KD, a Housemaid for a comfor table homo In country; one aooustomed to cooking preferred.—For particulars apply to Mrs Ileighway. Kdnn Terrace New North Road. WANTED, in a good neighbourhood, near Qneen-3trcet, Three Famished Rooms for a short period. — Partridgu and Woollamn, _ W~ WANTED, the Public to Koll up for ' Aba Ilickens's F/uewell Bouellt at th 6 Albert nail To-night (Saturday) Ni«ht, at 8 o'clock. Admission, 2a and Is. ANTED KNOWN.—Moat retailed To-day and ro-MOKKOW at Wholesale Prices—Mutton. 21; Boiline Bcof, 2}d and 3d; Prime Roast Beef,' W ; Do. Corn Beef, 3d: Lard, Cd; Bacon, Cd to 8d; Poik (by tho sido), Id; Pork Sausage, 6d; Superior Beef. Sausage, id; Smoked Beef, Ox Tongues, Poultry and Game. Everything guaranteed bost quality and lowest price.—G. lIULiMK. Butcher, Atmospheric Sausaga Factory, Qucen-streot. \X7 ANTED TO LET, two Unfurnished v » Rooms, in gord order ond near town; no children. -Apply toJC.K, Stah Oflice. ¥17 ANTED KNOWN.—That the " New VV Zealand jtfagaztno," No. 2, CDntalring tho B"airy Wedding Waltz, &c. may bo obtained at tlia Auckland Alusio Warehouse, 71, Queen street. WAN TE D X N.O W N.— Billheads, Cards, Circulars, and every Description of Printing can be had at the Star Ofllce at LOWKST HATES. . _ W" AN TED KNO W N..—That we deli ver Taupirl, Bay o£ Inland?, nnd Newcastle Coal, nlso IT'vewood, to any part o£ the City or SuburbD at Lowpst Kates.—W. & G.WiNbTONE, Custom-HoiißC-street. ANTED KNOWN, that J. Moiuu son, Asphalter, has Komoved to his Now Yard Custom-House-street West, between Hob3on and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on tho Bhortest notioa. Also, a Largo Stock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. ANTED to Purchase, for Cash, Best Kauri Shingles, Palings, also Houso Blocks.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmil n.nd Manufactory opposite Gavworks. Olllco in Custom-house-st- eet. W -ANTED KNOWN, Cheap 'limber can now bo Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldis, Albert-straot, close to Dock. He having purchased between 300,000 and 400,000 feet of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will be prepared to give customers the benefit of hie purchase.



Wanted \\T ANTED, the Public to Know that my TV prices for Butohor's Meat are ono half penny per pound lower aU round tban Mr G. Hulinc's (or any other man's). Look in when jou'ro passing—Charles Veith, Theatre Royal Bulldingß. WANTED. — Special Notice to the Ladies of Auckland.—Wo have now tho Finest Assortment of Millinery, in oil its branches.to bo found in Auckland.—Dunne.Ha! and Co., 171, Queen-street (opposite tho Thistlu .Hutol. ANTED "TO SELL, Cheap Roots! Cheap Boots ! at Mua Nelson's, corner of Kast-street and Upper Queen-street, Newton. Ladies' Sown Elastic-side Boots. Gs per pair; Children's Roots, 2s Gd; Boys' Lace up >, Elastic sido?, and Watertight?, Is per pair.—Remember tho Address^ -\%TANI'Eu KNOWN.—estimates given Vt for Pamphlets, I!oporl3 of £ooiot!es, Articles of Assooiation, Books of alt. kinds. Lowest prico charged, and Btrict accuracy with quick despatch guaranteed.—StauOffice Wynd hamstreet. ANTKI) KNOWN, that K. Carr and Son have to haDd Building Timber i'u Kauri nnd White Pine, Sh nKles, House Blockp, Palings, Posts, Rails, ant Firewood in their Yard, Cuatom-houso-stroet West, opposito end of llobaon-stroct. N.B.—Tho ncreasjngdemand lor Whito lino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. ANTEI).— Wanted"teTSeH,"cheap :— ■)00 pairs of Good Spectacles, only Is pair, 3 jiaira for 2s Gd, 8s per dozen ; 20 dozen Riding Whips, Is each ; 10 dozen Water Bottles, with Glasses, only Is 3d tho two; 12 dozen Decanters, only Is each, 3 for 2j (id; Canary Pipe 3, only 2d ench. i for 6d ; Good Plated Tea spoons, Gd each,as Gd dozen ;80 pairs of Chinese Trayp, only Is each ; Sleeve Links.only 3d pair ; Gilt Studs, with Sleeve Links, only 'Id the sot; Iron Tablospoons, only Id each ; Plated Scart Pins, only Gd: lot of Sporting jfiotures, with Gilt Frames, is each ; and sundry article?. Harper Twelvotrco's Washing Powders, only 7d per dozen. Ga per Box; Dark Blue, Id ib; Cur rants, 1J lb; Clothoa Pegs, ls'Jdpor Gross; good Salt Bnttor, Is In; largo Whito nnd Gold Cups and Bauceru, only Is.—ll. WATTS, Pitt-street. ANTEiTkNOWN—L. H. Gueen has for sale this year a Splendid Stock of Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Parlios want ing Gardens and Orchards laid Out will do well by giving him a call every Saturday in tho Market. All Orders with Mr. Smallflelu, House and Land Aitoui., Market Homo, Auck land, will ba nromptly attended to. ANTED, Ladies to call and see the New Chest Expanders, no loathor under tho armn. Warranted to givo an erect carriage to growing childron. Highly recommended to peoplo engaged in sedentary occupations. Give great support to thojo who sull'er from weak backs. Made to order or measuroby W. Green shlolilH, Shortland-street, Auckland-, Braco and Belt Maker to His Kxcullency tho Govornor. ANTED KN"O~WN~^Publiclty &\cn to Meetings, Concerts, &c, on tl:o Utah Hoards and Hoaraincs. Bills of any size, plain or in colours, of tho most showy description.— Call at Stak Olllcc, Wyndham-atreet, for Designs and Patterns. __^ W"ANTEITKNbWN, that Carlaw and Co. havo on hand a Largo and Woll nelcctod Stock of 'J'imbor, bhinnlcs, Houbo Blocks, Posta, Rails, and Palings. We receive orders for all kinds of Joiners' work, Mouldings, &c. Timber by tho car^o forwarded to any port from our Count, Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custom-housc-atrcct West. \\T A N T X D X N O W N. NIGHT HCIIOOr., Nugont-Btreet, KyborPaas. Mondays, Thtirßdays, and Fridays. Subjects: Ktißlleh, Latin, Giook, French, Algebra, and Kuclid.- JAMK3 MARTIN, Head Master. VVT A N T E D KNOW N. To All in Want ov Monby.—L, 11. Neu mogen 1h prepared to advance tho same on pßrnonul or any othor security, repayable by Weekly instalments.-Noto tho address: 165, Qiiocn-Btreet, opposito tho aavings Bank. W~~^ _^ i ~ c d- SPICCIAL NOTtCE. Wo again Invito tho Attention of tho Ladioa of Auckland to the Prices of our Largo and Well - selected Htoek of Millinery, Feathers, SuUmh, Velvet, Ribbons, Ijioos, Gloves, fee , &c., in tho prices of which we dicky competition.— DUNNK, ill all &; Co. — N.B.—Ladica' Under clothing, a Bpeclalty. WAN^'I'EiJ, Ijiiildcrs and others who ronulro Building Materialsntthochoip e«t rato and beat quality to Bond their orders or call at tho Auckland Timber Company's Worko. Ovur two million feet of timber stacked, season ing; large quantities daily arririn;*. —Must soil. Kvery tiling dono on tho premiHoa —Sawing, Planing, Moulding, Sashes, Door*, and ovory description of Jolnory; Wood Turning in all it* bram-hoi".—With their high-class Machinery tho, variousclaflsesof work arc turned out quieklyund cheap. (.'orrectne.-is and desiiaLch guaranteed To prevent miftakes address all communica tioiiH to tho Company or tha Manager Mr G lloUUhip. XXT A N T E D X NO W N, a hral-clasa Stock of Clotbs and Tweedß ; good workmanship and moderate "prices arc tho dlslingui-iliinz features of "The Pantheon." FORD, Tailor, IGG, Queen-street. ' \y A N T E D.' To I»o So.d by Privato Bargain, the Furniture and Fittings of a Select Private Hoard and Residence iCstablishmcnt, in a beautiful Bitua tion. Kverything in good order, and will bo sold cheap, tho proprietor leaving for'Auatralla. This wou'd hen flret-Olaßß Investment for any o:;o with a email capital. Houso new and ront moderate.—For address apply Stah Office. A LADY having a pleasantly situated Unfurnished Hod-room and Bittln{r-room, wltliin ton minutes' walk of Post Ollice, is anxious to meet with a tenant requiring partial board and attendance; no children or other boarders.—Addreai " J.5.G.," Btab Ollice. STORAGE at the rear of the Imperial Bakery, Wharf. Guaranteed dry and free from rats. . mo"SFOKTSMKN AND OTHERS.— I Wantod Known, that Pheasants and all kinda of Birds are beautifully Stuffed and Mounted on Ornamental Stand, very cheap, by R. Madden. Hairdresser and Naturalist, Cus tomhou°e-street. A MARRIED Lady wishes to join with two or three other Ladles in a Class for Learning German.—For particulars apflly to " German," I'oßt-oltice, Box 212. TO BOOT MAKERS.—Wauted, a good J. Pressman; nono but men that thoroughly understand leather need apply; constant em ployment and good wages. QARRETT BRO3. mo SETTLERS, OTHER GBNTLK JL MKN AND CONTRACTORS. — Two Carpenters and .loinors, capablo of any work required, aro opon for engagement.—Any com munication ndurossod to 'L.W.," olllcopf this paper, will receive immediate attention. Ecclesiastical. "\7\TONG"MEN'S"CHRISTIAN ASSO- X CIATION, corner of Wellesloy and Albert streets.—Meeting for United Prayer will bo held THIS (Saturday) KVKNING, at 7.30. A bible Roading will bo givon. Friendn cordially in vited. A BIBLK CLASS for YOUNG MSN every Sunday afternoon from 3 till 1. nnHEATKE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN- J. ING SKRVICnS.-Under tho conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association, To morrow Evening, from Bto 9. All aro invited. Scats Free. FUNERAL Sermon at Oneliunga.—The Rev. T. Buddlo will prrach in >ho Wp3 leyan Church at G. 20 p.m. in connection with the doath of tho Into Mr J. Bycroft. OUNSONBY BAPTIST CIIURC H. — 0 The usu.il Services will be conducted to morrow (Sunday), in tho morning, at 11 o'clock, by the Roy Richd. Jones, and in the Evening, at C.3J o'clock. . TfcTORTH SHORE PRESBYTERIAN XH( CHUROH.-Divlno Sorvico will be con ducted In the abovo Church To-morrow (Pun day), 20th Juno. Morning, at 11, by Mr Barton ; Evening, at 6.30, by Roy. Mr. McCallum. ITT - STREKT Wesleyan Church.— Services will -bo conductod To-morrow, (Sunday), as under:—Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Morloy; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. H. R. Dews bury, n ORNE STREET-HALL.— UNSEC JLJ TARIAN SUNDAY SERVICKS,. 20th Juno.—Morning Servico only, at 11 a.m.— A Sermon of tho Rev R, H. Haweia on " Money and Morals." A Sermon for ©vor-day life and every mnu. ■fjTRIMIfIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL Alexandra-Etrcot. — Sunday Services- Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev J. Long; Evening, at C.30, Rev. J. Long. OKIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY JL SERVICES, Kxceloior Hall, Upper Pitt stroet.—Afternoon, at 3 o'olock, Hey. J. Long; Kvoning. at 6.30, auxilia y. \tewmakket wesleyan 1.1 SKRVICK^.-Nowmavket Hall.-Divino Service In tho abovo at G 30 to-morrow evening by Mr Girling. 7THURCH"OF JESUS CHRIST OF •O LATTBRDAY SAINTS hold their meet inps on Snndnys in the Newton Hall, ot 11 a.m. and G. 30 p.m. All are invited. No collection?. Klder Thos. A. Shreeves will deliver his Fare won Address to tho New Zealand Public before leaving for Utah. CONGREGATIONAL OHUR CH, BICRKSFORD-STRBET.—The uanal Ser vices will bocondueted'rO-MORROW (Sunday), by the tastor, tho Boy J. Robertson, M.A., in the morning, at 11 o'clocir, and in the evening, at G. 30 o'clock. Sunday-school anniversary, united methodist free church, Pitt and Vincent streets. SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 18S0. SERMONS—Morning, at 11, Rev. A. CiRRiCK, AfterDobn, at 2.30, Roy. G. Bond, Hvening, at G. 30, Rev. R. Taylob. Soleotior.B of Music will be sung by tho Scholars. The usual Offoriuga at each Sorviee. TUESDAY, JUNE 22, PUBLIC TEA MEETING. Chairman—Mr S. Parker. Speakers-Mr T. Buddie: " The Influence of tho Senior Scholars." Rev. J. Robartson, Si. A.: "The Sunday-School in relation to tho Church." Mr G. Homus: " Ono Hundred Yeaisof Suuday-Scliool Work." Inter jpnrsed with Musical Selections by Sunday- School Choir. Tea at G 30. Ticko'e. Is Cd each. May bo ob tained from any of tho Teacbeis. t^cTmle mission fund. The Standing Committee invito the Clergy and Ccnarcgatlon3 of the several Churches of the Diocese to assist tho Home Mission Fund by making Special Collections on its behalf on SUNDAY, the 20th instant, as the present receipts aro not nearly sufficient to meet tho present calls on that Fund.



Meetings. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE The First Ordinary Meeting for the presea Sotsion will bo hold in the Museum Building on MONDAY, tho 21st icst., at 7.30 p.m. T. F. CHKESEMAN, Secretary. fjOT A.C.8.. SOCIETY Auckland Branch, No. 81. The Half-yearling Mcetlu; of tho above wi'l o i hold oi WRDNKdDAY next, 23rd inst. at Half-past Seven p.m. Business: HEleetino: OfHcors, Receiving Balance Bhoet, &c. JAMES O'J-IKMN, .TUN., Sc srbtary. A SPECIAL General Meeting of the A.&.P. Society v> Ul bo hold at the Work ing Men's Club on MONDAY, 21et instant, ai 7.30 o'clock p.m., for Revision of Rules. H. McCORMICK, Secretary. ON Tuesday evening next, the 22nd instant, a Grand Musical and Literary Entertainment -will take plaeain the New North Road Congregationd Sohool-room. Refresh ments providod. Tickets, Is each. ROYAL OAK GOLDMININU COM . PANY (LIMITKD). ' The Ordinary Annual Meeting of tho Share holders of tho Royal Oak Goldmining Company (Limited) is hereby convened to ba held at tho Company's Oflice, Coromandel, on SATUR DAY, Juue 2Gth. at 11 o'clock a.m. Business: To roreivo Directors Report and Balance-sheet, to Klect Directors in place of those who retire in compliance with tha Articles o£ Association ; to Elect Auditors. By order. ■ WM, HORNK, Secretary. Coromandel, Juno I,IBSO. Lost ana £'ouna. LOST, between Newmarket and Maori Church, Parncll, an Oilskin Overcoat — Finder will obligo by returning to G. Squirrell, Turner-street. LQST, last niglit, by a poor woman, in Grey-street, a Purso containing about 11b In Bi'vorsnd Gems.—Finder rewarded on leav ing lamp at McMaster's, Queen-street. . p*S KKWAItD.— Lost between New v.9 market and One Tree" Hill, Brass Cap of Collins' Patent A xlo.—S. Richards, Newmarket. (3TRAYED, a Dark Brown or Black and Kj Tan Pointer Dog, name "Darkie."—Ten Shlling* will bo paid for hi 3 delivery to Alfrod Buck'and. lo .Let. rjno LET, a Shop and Dwelling-house in JL High-Btreet.—Apply Wm. McCau!, on the pirmlees. rflO LET, a Six-roomed House in Domain J. street, flvo minute 3' walk from Queen stroot; Fine view of harbour; 15i weekly.—C. VVilliamion, Kstate Agent, Vulcan Lane. 0 LET, Two Cottages at Newmarket. Inquire at tho Woighbrldgo.-K. G. Clay ton^ TO LET, Two liooms; Furnished or Unf urnlahed.—Mr O'Donoughue, or Jamce ltoid. Kdcn Terrace. ; nno LET, a New Six-roomed House in JL . Shoridan-strcot, off Wcllington-atreot.— Apply to Mr Loyß, Bookbinder, three doors ahove Star Oflice. mo BE LET, on Koyalty, a Vein of Brick i. Clay and Hand, very conveniently situated on tho bank of a froJi water creek; a few chains from a landing place on tho Northern Wairoa River, nearly opposite tho Sawmills, and within easy dUtanco or Darßaville, Mangawharo, Ara ti.pii, and tho Kopmui, and near a road loading out into tho back country. A I'ox containing Samples of Clay will be forwarded to Auckland carriage free. Apply lo Mr O. CLARK, Whakahara, Kaipars. TO LET, a Family Residence, situated in its own grounds (abont 16 acres) on the New North Road, within two miles of town. 'Busses pass and ro pass daily. Tho Dwelling contains ten rooms, Entrance Hall and Coneer vatory attached; Cottage. Laundry, Stable, Coich-houso, and other necessary out-buildings ; lately in tho occupation of th9Hon. Dr. Pollen.— Apply to K. L. Piume, Kstate Agent, 28, Insur ance Buildings. For Eaia. lilOK SALE, 150 sacks Maize (prime ■ sample).—W. Dowden, Kxchange Auction Mart, Queen-atreet. i^(7irs^l7Eri^ve^cTCs^"iiich Volcanic - Land, on tho Mount Roslti!1. Road.—Apply to J. L. West, Alma Place, off Franklin Road. OIT SALE. Splendid Kesidence (Lon don-street, Ponsonby). The house ia ahno3t new and fitted with every convenience, gas, water. &c.; six'rooms ; largo wash houeo, &-c.; tbe allotment about 61 x 150; water frontage ; excellent position ; view unsurpassed.—Tanner and Kvans, 71, Queen-street. FOR~SALE, ifobson-TijceT(near Mr. Dienan's), lloubc of 5 Rooms, Wash-hous3 and Store-room, all in good cr.ier; price, only £100.—Tanner and Evans, Houao and Estate Agents. T\O "WOKKING - M~EN, INVESTORS, and others.—l can sell for £300 a Eouco in Grcy-stto:et, on a Freehold Allotment, 354 feat deep.—F. G. Kwington, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Spring-cart Horse and Harness for £2L~G. Cook, Wakefield- Btreor. 0 GROCERS, STOREKEEPERS, ANDOTHKRS.—Buunojs for Sale (flrst cla?s), in a meet flourishing suburb, within t«o miles of Quecn-a'rcot.—Tanner and Kvans, 71, Queen-street. IDi O X S A L E. A Valuable FARM situato near Tuakau, con taining by admeasurement 220 acres. There is good timber on tho land, and a portion ia laid down in grass. The railway runs through the Farm, upon which ia built tho Whangarata Station. Tuakau is distant 15 miles from Auck land, and trains run several times daily. Further details and conditions of sale may be obtained upon application to ADAM BROCK, Shortland-strcet. Auckland. ' BToiFsTLE, that pretty Villa Besi- JSJ dsneo (Mr Kvana'), situated at the comer of Ponsonby and Franklin Koads and Arthur streets. Allotment about 530 foetdecJS. This, biwides being ono of the prettiest places on the main road, contains two prominent corners which are sure to become very valuable for business sites.—Full particulars from Tanner and Kvans, 7i, Queen-street. I~7IOR SALE, one Eight Horse-power . Portable Kngino, in flrat-clasa working condition; prico, £150.—Apply "Beta," Star Oflice. JLpOR SALE, a few very cheap Allot- I fl? monts, Mount 'Cdon Road, near Reservoir, either tor Business or Villa Residences; also, a new 5-roomed House. FOR SALK, 7-roomed Houso, Pai-k Road, new Domain; a Large 1-roomed House, good Allotment, New Noith Road. FOR immediate Hale, 100 Acr: s, part bush: the remainder fern, Parua Bay, near Whan frni; price, £30. SALE, Allotments, Fonionby,. Cheap from 2 aerca to 33 by 100. For immediate Sale. H. PARTINGTON. House and Land Agent, Htiohbury's Buildings._ Q N SaLE, 120 sacks lapstone potatoks, g. s. jakins, Custom-house-straet. /^ N SALE. 20 tons First-clas3 Canterbury Potatoes 50 kegs Prime Bottkb 50 tons Auckland POTATOES 10J Wairca Cheksk 10 tons Auckland Flour (flrst-clasa) 10 tons Woods' Flour (first-class) Mai;:e, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Onions, Oat meal, Chaff, Fine and Coarse Bone dust, &c, &c. Fowl Maizo, 3s 3d par Bushel lIKNDHY Si DACRE, Custom-house and Queen streets. Music. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE 71, QUKKtf-STREET. Musical Novelties 1 larvoßt F'owers, mazurka—Pridham • ixpieces .jr barmonium—Driflleld Kafi's Celc Crated Cavantinas for- violin an< pianoforte Sous los Ito^es, seno dc ballot for pianoforti —Newatodt Who Shall Say? sons:—F. Abt MarohdcsClmsscurp,pianoforte—Batchclde Conquer or Die, song—Foster March Ancienno, pianoforte—Muobeth Oporatio Recreations-Michael Watson Day ot Kcst, sacred piece—Pridham Heralds of Spring, pianoforte series—Pad ham Jl.ir: [i "tto—Oberthnr 'Jrue i.oi'e, pianoforte—Resell Turnham Toll—Milton Wellinga A New Bong by the composer of At th. Ferry Ukranian Dance—Muscat Lerlina, mazurka—Sykos When Mother's Ship Comes Home, song- Gibson Under Knglish Daisies, song—Roeckel Littla Wife, song-Milton Welllngs At the Ferry, song—Milton Wellinga Hernani, valse—Grauada . True to tho Knd, song for baritono Danae Antique, pianoforte—M. Watson Tho Roll Call, song-Pinsutl Hone for Bvcr, song—VValdtoafel Banbury Crosi, song—M. Wollinßa LHtlo Ida's Flowers, song—Roeckol Autrefois, waltz—Waldteufol When Shadows Fall, song—Wolllngs Kldoraflo, Bong—Lowia The Clipper, hunting Bong—vVhyta Mcl veil Two Minue's. for piano, by Felix idler Carmen, quadrille and lancers " Voltigeur," lanoera and waltzoa pianquettee, popular opera.



Ptiblic Notices. " .e-Vfl^ A TTOKLAND AND !■■ ''' ';< '* "jßttS^iV SHORE STEAMSHIP Jb'KKKiL "Mgggaw COMPANY. it 18 Through tho courtesy of the Captain of H.M. ship of war ' Danao,' permission has boon granted for tho Ferry Steamers to call, between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m., when going to and re - turning from North Shoro^ w nKA:iu§ i Manager. KID GLOVES 1-GLOVES !—Just going to givo away, 50doz. Dent's Lavcn n dor Kid Gloves.at Is a pair. A great variety of 2, 3. and i button Josephino and other makes in " Kid Gloves. 200 doz. in oil the New Colours of the Season. 500 yards All-Wool Crimean Shlit ing at Is dd}, worth 2s, per yard; a splendid as sortment of Now Waterproof Cloaks, with hoods, at J2a Gd, worth £1; imitation Welsh Flannel, at Is a yard; 200 Lady's Winter Jackets, with fur capon; Wide-width Bluo Serge at Is 3d a yard ; 300 long Ostrich Feathers (coloured), at 5s Cd, 63 6d, and 7s 6d, worth 123 Cd; a Npw Lot of Children's Jackets, at 5s 6d, Gs Gd, and"7s 6d, I will sell the balance of 3 my J3oots and Shoes for two weeks. Tho prleo ■ of my 12s Od Sewn Kid Boots is only 6s Cd. A ' Splendid Assortment ot New Fashionablo Boys' Velvet Hats and Caps; also, JLadioa' and Gent 3' Travelling Ha«B, at i.aif tho Queen-street prices. -W. EYRE Victoria-street KELIEF OF COUGH In ten Minutes. i SHARLANIViS CHERRY PECTORAL, Prick 2s. 6d. and ss. a Bottle, SHARLAND'S COUGH LOZENGERS Give Immediatr Relief, Prica Is and Is 6d a Box. . APOTHECAHIKS HALL OPPOSITE PO3T OFFICB. ! ■ ■ " ' ■ OT| f\ to £1 000 LENT, on Building Booioty dwii/ principles, or on other terms to suit borrowors. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. | Beo List of Properties for Sale on ita pago.—• t C. Williamson, Kstato Agent, Vulcan Lane.— ; Seven por cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. SERGEANT-MAJOR P. GUERIN, DRILLING MASTER, 3, Pitt Terrace, Pitt-street. Schools and Private Families attonded for In struction in Drilling and Calißthenics. i Firat-class Testimonials. Terms Moderate. ', TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. —J. T. J3I Whiteman, Chimney Sweep, has Re moved to Cook-street, oppesito Oddfe'lowa' ■Hall. Orders by post or otherwise promptly 1 attended to, ILLINERY AND STRAW-WORK ESTABLISHMENT, Wellealey-streot, just above Howin Bros. MRS ROUNTREE has great pleasure in informing her friends and customers that Bho has now completed her , arrangements, and is prepared to execute orders ■ in the moßt approved fashions and styles by Machinery. The MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is replete with the Newest Deaigns, including—Turbao i Bhap9, Beaver, and Straw HA'J'3, JTi,OWJCKS, FKATHBBS, RIBBONS, SILKS and VBti- VKTS. Mrs R. pays special attention to the ■ making of elderly Ladles' Caps and Bonnets. A-Largo Stock of Ruffling on hand. Ladies • arc requt sted to pay a visit to tho premises. There is a vacancy for one or two Appren . tices. LARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for FJRNITURK, CARPETS, and BED -1 DING, at T. &H. Cooks'b, 67, Queen-streot. t , — TTPWARDS of twenty different patterns \J of IRON and BKA'SS BEDSTEADS for Sale, at T. & H. Cookb's, 07 Quoen-streer. i ■ ______ i "VfEW Patterns in DINING-ROOM and i JLI HKD-ROOM CARPETS just opened, at ' T. & 11. Cooke's, G7, Queen-streot. I , ; ______ BEST Quality KAPOK DOWN, a fresh Supply of Best Quality received at T. & H. i Cooke's, 07, Queen-street. i , '■ FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers at T. & IL Cooke's, ; Furniturd and Carpet Warehouse, 07. Queen -1 street PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH. I ENTEP.T A. IN M E N". T ' In New School-room, MONDAY, June 21, at Half-paßt Seven. ' Pecgrammb. Chorus, "I Will" ■ Recitation, " Tho Burial of M^OSC3 " , , Qaartetto, "Rock Me to Sleep" Maori Lament, a translation by Rev. T. Buddlo ' Maori Chant ! Chorus, "He Roao" 1 Recitation,." Tho Little Boy that Died " : Song, "Beautiful Child" Chorus, "Marching Song" . Recitation, " The Pilf rim Fathers " Solo and Chorug, "The Church Bell" i Recitation, ••' There's a Good Time Coming, Boys" ■ Quartette. "'1 hero is Room Kno'for All" . Chorus, "Good Nieht" " God Save the Qae3n." Tho Binging and recitations by tho Students from Wesley an College, Three Kinss.. A dmiision—ls; towards Church Debt Fund. VB7 OR_ IN G ME N'S CLUB. The Half-yearly Social Gathering will be hold on WEDNESDAY. June 23. Double Tickets, 53. to admit member and onelidy; extra lady, < 2s 6d. Refreshments iuoludcd. Dancing t j commence at 8 p.m. Tickets to be obtained from ,- W. LEPINE. Secretary. • T OR N E STREET 'HALL. ; The Court Zaalandia Pride Juvenile Foresters will celebrate their THIRD ANNIVERSARY , "BY A CONCERT AND BALL ~ I , IN THH! ABOVE HALL ON THURSDAY, JUNE 24. Donblo Tickets (Concert and Ball), is ; Single , Ticket (Coocert and Ball), 2s 6d; Concert or 'y, i Is. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8. ■ i .— ____ , ; _ffl?>> X>RO. FRASER will give his agCDeA _t third Lecture —"How to rc&MvUJ Study Phrenology' —in tho Temper • Ur^jml anceHallon f \*/\ -TUESDAY, Junk 22nd, at 8 p.m. Jf \ The Lecture ws'l be illustrated lirnii' \with numerous drawings and liv *#_^a^inK oxamplca. Admission: Fiont ; 4U«l^ Seats, Is ; Back, 6d. • "VTEW TWEEDS" AND COATIKSsI Just Opened Up, at i ; H. L. POSSENESKIE'S NRW TWEEDS AND COS.TINGS, Comprising Bliss. West of England, Bannock -5 ; burn, and various 'other manufactures of Scotch Twe*dg. NEW TWEttDS AND COATINGS! ; A Large Variety of French and German Tweeda. NKW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. NKW TWEiCDS iiND COATINGS! » Superior Moltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all Bhadrs. NEW TWEBDS AND COATINGS! West of Knglmd Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS!! JUST OPENED OUT, AT H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor & Habitmakeb, Opposite the South Britißh Insuranco Buildings. ( Shortland-sthkkt,. Auckland. N.B.— X Large Variety in Fancy Vcstings for winter wear. Special ObieryanCo; All work warranted Hand-Made only. "VTOTICE.— To the Inhabitants of Pon- Xl sonby and surrounding districts. —W. Cochrnn, sen., late of Symonds-Btreet, will Opeu that Shop known rs Richmond House, lately occupied by Mr Stallard, grocer. W.O. intends keeping a first-class stock of Moat, hoping to ■- receive a share of the public patronage. Fami lies waited on for orders. "OSTABLISHED 185 1. : 1% t 1 ICO X BEST 5 Q ru:AiL'i !T .Y X MACHINES 'TRADE. | g ONLY . | WXT QIIAKESPEAR & » JJL* k7 Kj 24G, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. E S T A B L I S II X D 18 5 1. Board ana Kesiaence. TXT ATE R L 0~0 il O uT¥. Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, Board and Residence, by tho Day, Week or Month. Oppo site Government House and within Eve minutes walk of the wharves. l 0 /GOVERNOR BKOWWE ~H XX HOBSON-STREKT Boardaudl^ te rZ._;. a) B Perwoek



I Municipal Notices. niTY OF AUCKLAND. ASSISTANT CLERK IN TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE. The City Council require the services of a compp.tont Qentloman ns Clerk in tho Town Clerk's Oillco. Salary at tho rato o£ £159 per annum. -Applications will bq received nntil 1.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY next, Juno 23rd instant. Candidates canvassing Members of Council will bo disqualified. This rule will bo strictly en forced. Further particulars on application. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clork. Town Clerk's Office, Juno 10,1880. r(ITY OF AUCKLAND. UATK COLLECTOR" AND RETURNING ' OITFICKK. Tho City Council require tho service a ot a competent Gentleman as a Collector of Hates. &c. Salary at ttio rato of £200 per annum. Testimonials must accompany applications, which will bo received until 4.30 p.m. of WKDNKSDAY next. Candidates canvassing Councillors will bo disqualified. This rulo will bo strictly enforced. Further particulars on application at this ofllce. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offlco, Juno 16,1880. Termers. TVTEW ZEALAND KAILWAYS. FOXTON-NEAV PLYMOUTH RAILWAY. CAIU,YLE STATION CONTBACT. FORMATION AND PERMANENT WAY. Public Works Office, Wellington, 10th June, 1880. Written Tenders will bo received at this Ofllce up to Noon on MONDAY, the 28th Juno, 1880, Cot the above contract. They mmt be addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wel lington, and marked outside, "Tender for Car lyle Stations Contraot." Plans and specifica tions may be seen at the PubJo Works Offices, Auckand, Thames, New Plymouth, Carlyle, Wanganui, Wellington, Christ church and Dunedin. Telegraphlo tondors, similarly addressed and marked, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph Oflco by Neon of tho eamo date, provided that written tenders in dne form are lodged at any of tho above-named Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the townwheictho tender is lodged; such cheque to bo specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one dayp, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will rot necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Kn(?incer-in-Char(?e, North Island. "]W" E W ZEALAND ROADS. PIAKO COUNTY. i : WAIHOU BRIDGES CONTRACT—CAMBRIDGE ROTOUUA ROAD. Publlo Works OfflOQ, Auckland, June 3,1880. Written Tenders will be received at this offlco, up to noon on MONDAY, June 21,1880, for tho above contract. Thor must be addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Auckland, and marked outside "Tender for Waihou Bridges Contract.1' flans end «peciflcationß can be seen ai, Uie Public w O rks Offices, Auckland, Grahambtown, and Wellington, and at the Police Station, Cambridge. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. By command. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer, ROYINCIALDISTRICT HOSPITAL, AUCKLAND. - Tenders are called for the Supply* of Drug?, and for tho daily Supply, for? Six (G) Months ending December 3, If 80, at the above institu tion, of the undementioned articles, viz :— 1. Batchers' Meat (Beef and Mutton), with out bono, best, at per lb . ■ 2. New Milk best at per quart 3. Bread ' ~ at per lo 4. Fresh Butter >, „. a; Potatooa ;, ~ ' C. Tea (Congou) „ 7. Coffee (Ground) „ „ 8. Sugar iKawi „ ~'■■■ 9. Rica ~-.,, , ( 7,-,, 10. Barley - „ „ 11. Arrowroot „ ~ 12. Cornflour ~ ,','•', ..),i <C) 13. Salt (Table) „ „ M. Pepper (Black) „ „ . la Nutmeg ~ ,i 16. Mastard ~ >, ■ "" 17. Soap (Yellow) ~ ,-,' ' 18. Washing Soda ~ .»;" j 10. Mixed Vegetables,, „ ■ 20. Sago „ „ 21. Oatmeal „ ~ 22. Treacle ~ „ 23. Hogs Lard „ „ 24. Beeswax ~ ~ 25. Starch „ „ 2ii. Flour ~ ~ 27. Tallow „ ~ 23. Candles (3pcrm) „ ~ £;). Kowla ~ at per pair . „, 80. TCkrs ~ at per dozen 31. Port Wine „ at per gallon iS2. Gin ~ at per quart 33. Brandy ~ at per gallon 31. Porter (pottled) „ 35. Kerosene Oil ~ „ 36. Quick Limo ~ at per bushel 37. Straw „ at per ton Price list for Drugs to bo rent. Butcher's Meat, Broad, and Milk may be ten dered for separately. The lowest tender not nccosearlly .accepted. Sealed proposals to be Bent to the Hospital on or before noon od tho 29th Juno, 1830. Contractors must give security. By order of tho . -; UNDERSECRETARY, 1 ■■•'■ > Wellington. ■ rTI E N D E RS W A NTED For the Good-will, Plant, and Stook-!n-Trade oC tho Buaineas cprriod on by Mr Fcthlby, Princes- , street, Onehunga. Tenders to Tdo in by WED NESDAY, 23rd Juno instant. JQHN BYOROPTO Trustees ' • V tor the D. N McKKNZIK, ) Estate. rlpo BUILDERS Tenders-will be. received until noon of,tho . , 29th instant for the Krection of three Shopa in Grey-street. : . , ■ •'' r ■ R. KEALS & SON, Architects. ■ '" '—' ■ • • ' ' ; i ■ m O BUILDERS. fenders will bo received until noon ot tho 25th instant for Additions to a Shop in Hobson- Btreet. R. KEALS fis SON, - Architects. Gazette in Bankruptcy. , IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. la tho matter o£ " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and tho Acts amending Uib . same, and in tho matter of the Deed of Arrangement of Matiida, Fubley, a *~" Debtor. Take notice that a Deed r>f Arrangement, dated tho 18th day of June, 18S0, and made bo tween Matilda Furlor, ofJOnehunga, in thelPro vincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Widow, Baker, of. the first part; Donald Hugh MeßTenzle, of Auckland, in tho said District, Morohant, and John Bycroft, of Auckland aforeslid, Miller,-cf the second part; and a'', the Creditors of the said Matilda Furley of tho third nart—has this day boon filed at tho Office of tho Supremo Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, in accordance with the provisions of. "ThoDebtors and Creditors' Act, 1876." And take further notico that a Mooting of the Crea tors of the said Matilda Furley lg hereby con vened to bo held at 12 o'clock noon on WED NESDAY, tho 7th day of July noxt, at tho Supremo Court-Houso, Eden-street, Auckland, for the purpose of assenting to tho said deed. Dated at Auckland, this 19th day oC June, ISC?. WALTEiI JAME3 HILL, Solicitor. 38, Shortland-streot, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors A ct, 187 C." and tho several Acts amend ments thereof, and of the Bankruptcy of Jambs Jenkins, of Victoria-street, in tho City of Auckland, Carpenter, a Debtor. Notico la hereby glvon that it is tho Intention of the ;ibovc-nnmed Debtor to apply to this Honourable Court on WEDNESDAY, tho 30th of June, 1880. Nt the hour ©f 11 o'clock in tho forenoon, or so Boon thereafter as Counsel can bo heard in that behalf, for an order of immediate discharge under Uio provisions of tho 181 th Section of " Tho Dcbtora and Creditors Act, 187 C." Dated this 18th day of Juno, 1880. CONNKfJ. & COOPER, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitors for tho said Debtor. Calls. LD CALEDONIAN GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). At a Meeting of the Directors of tho Old Cftlo donian Gold-mining Company (Limited) hold at the Company's Office this day, a Call of Two Millings per share was in ado, payabio to the Secretary to the Company at tho Company's Office, Shortland-street. Auckland, on,SATUR DAY, the third day of July, ISBO. .JAMES STODART, "» ■ MC -. y. H T . QQ^fob ■ Auckland, Juno 15,1880,