Correspondence.

SCEPTICISM.

(To the Editor.)

Sill,—ln your sub-leader of Saturday even ing there is one statomout that I hope you ■will allow mo to take exception to. It is expressed thus : "Tho mere act of believ ing has nothing whatever to do with morals, and no man can bo stigmatised as wicked or praised as good merely on account of the conclusions he arrives at." Tiiis sentiment was long ago expressed very tersely by Lord Brougham, when he said in an inaugural addressed to the students of Glasgow that man was no more responsible for his belief than for tho height of his stature or for the colour of his skiu. This iv Scotland was at tho time a bold utterance, and it met with uncompromising opposition. The versatile lord met with a most redoubtable opponent in the well-known Dr Wardlaw, who pub lished two sermons on thu subject, which it would be well for the writer of your sub leader to read. The sentiment is unsound in morals,asitmostcertanlyisin theology, and it appears to me to open the very flood-gates of infidelity. Belief in moral and religious questions docs tp a very largo extent depend on the influeuce of tho will. So patent is this fact that it has nctually passed into the proverb— " There arc none so blind as those that will not see," and this idea in relation to the Word of God was well expressed by a dying in (idol, or ono who had been an infidel, " There is no argument," said he, "against this Book but a bad life." That was his experience. The will, however, may be in fluenced othorwise than by a grossly im moral life, Pride of intellect and aversion to the restraint of authority probably oper ates to a very considerable extent in the present day. Besides, if man is not to bo responsible for his belief, I do not see how you can very well make him responsible for im acts—for our acts spring from our belief. If a murderer is to oscapo th<3 gallows, lie has only to persuade himself that murder is no crime, for if his belief is harmless—that in unmarked by uioraltnrpituda, whyshould its resultaut be"so dreadfully heinous ? It is perfectly phiin that tho theory will not stand tho test of ordinary experience. Ami if I go to +he Scriptures whatdo I iiud there ? I lind that if there bo, one sin blacker than another in the whole range of human wickedness it is unbelief. "Ho that be.- Heveth not God hath made him "—what ?— we forbear finishing the sentence. So again: "He that belicveth not is con demued already, because he hath not believed in the name of the ouly bb gotten Son t>f God. And this is the condemnation that light is como into the world, and men loved dark ness rather than light because thoir deeds were ovil." In these passages we are very plainly tangh+ that unbelief hears a moral complexion, and that the hue h black ; besides we have tho philosophy of the whole thing explained by the fact that men love the darkness rather than the light because their deeds are evil. I hope tiiat I have not transgressed your Jaw of brevity, but I thought it right to enter ray protest agiinst what I believe the dangerous lati tudinamn ism of the age. There aeems_n nervous dread of boldly opposing tho prevailing scepticism; and when condemnation is pronounced there seems a relief, and then a gush of sympa thetic feeling indulged in for those who are the subjects of scepticism. Even the best of men at present seem afraid to be thought narrow. For the scepticism that sur rounds us we have no sympathy, but the very reverse. A vast deal of it is blatant, antagonistic, egotistical, and ready to parade itself as opportunity offers. Little ot it is humble, struggling, sorrowing. From the very nature of the case, this kind of scepticism will not make itself known—if ever it does—until the mental struggle is past, and tha 'soul has emerged from tho thick darkness of unbelief or scepticism to the calm and peaceful region of faith and zeal. With such scepticism as this wo must all have the profonndest sympathy; but every well wisher of his race should frown upon the prevailing scepticism of the 'present day, wherever it may cross his path, and con sider the promoters thereof as the greatfest enemies of mankind.—Yours, &c, Fides.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —I read your sub-lender of Saturday on Modern Scepticism with some iutcrmt, and concur with you on several points. Science, not theology, is the proper cus todian of physical history and natural phenomena, and if science docs alter and amend its speculations, what of that ? It only shews that science is still alive, think ing, working, and exploring, and not pre tending to the possession of final and per fect truth like theology. The sublime moral feature in science is, it damns no one. It neither bribes nor intimidates to the acceptance of its theories. Much of the declaim against science has been on these two potata—the creation of the world and the origin of man. Now really, sir, what does tt matter to us whether the world was made in 144 hours or in one thousand billion years; or whether man was made from a piece of clay or grew from a tiny speck of animated jelly ? It doe 3 not affect onr interests in the least which way either event was. A much more absorbing question at the present time is, how to meet our P.N.'a,. and pay baker and butcher. Common cour tesy therefore need not be spilt over this natter. The theologian has as ranch right to stick to his six days and clay origins as the scientist to his nations. Science, how ever, does not doom the theologian, and if theology showed a like gentlemanly spirit towards the scientist, we should get on much better. I was interested in your plea for the "honest doubter" and "honest en quirers," but please say why "honest." Are there persons who "doubt, and yet do not doubt ? I cannot see what honesty has to do with donbt. If a man doubts, he doubts; if he does not doubt, he does not doubt, , A man may profess to doubt when be does not doubt, but that wonld be dishonest profession of doubt, a fraud to which there is little temp tation, and consequently a rare fraud. There Is temptation to profess to believe when one does not believe, and many yield to it. You evidently consider that when a man is in donbt he may be honest, and you give him your sympathy, but when from being a waverer, ho becomes, an avowed freethinker,yoaseemtb withdrawyour sym sympathy. Why T He cannot have lost his; honesty. It is evident that the avowed free thinkermnstbave more courage, and honesty also than the wavering sceptic. The wavering state of mind is a pusilanimous state, for which society has little., respect. The waverers are those who sit on the fence, and their honesty is never held at a high premium. I wonld rather hive found, your sympathies with those who avowed themselves. There ia something grandly i decisive in the words of old Elijah, " How long halt ye between two opinions ? IF the Lord be God, follow him i but. if Baal, then follow him." I read the reports of M| Carrick's lecture, and was disappointed. How I should have felt had he reached, that part of his subject, " How to treat it!! (modern scepticism) I cannot say. So far as be went he may have confirmed the faith' of believers, calmed the doubts of waverort, or he may have suggested doubts about the documents to some who give little-attention to these matters, but to confirmed freethinkers, his lecture was n6t at all apropos. I agree with some of his concluding remarks wherein he maintained that faith is the best basis and evidence of the truth of religion, as to documentary evidence on which he dwelt so, much, it forms a very good background for a religion, so long as the tenets of that reli gion coincide with the intelligence and sentiments of the people ; but when these change and the people mentally and moiv ally outgrow the religious tenets the docu ments are only valuable as archcological studies. Modem scepticism has lately taken a much broader form than Mr Carrick reviewed, and charges the orthodox religions tenets with being unjust, cruel, and of improvident tendency. .Should Mr' Carrick return to the subject I hope, ho will review these charges. ' In, thq treatment of scepticism I would say the first thing to do is to meet it It is of no use throwing shot and shell from pulpits, and V.M.C. Association's. The prpjeqtiles never reach the mark, and amuse rather than damage the foe. Knights of theology, if they desire to be effective, must leave their: i sacred places and encounter the enemy hand to hand on the open plain, and on the same moral platform ;also,that is to say,they must recognise in their opponents as earnest aiid honest searchers for trnth as they claim to be themselves. The etiquette of contest demands as much, and it should not ba mere courtesy either, but a genuine feeling. I was about to demand that the orthodox in encountering the sceptic should lay aside the perdition clauses against unbelief, but that might seem too great a demand. Nevertheless, I may safely assert that if ever the mysteries of God and a future state surrender to elucidation, it will only be by purely scientific investigation, which care fully excludes the bias which prospective reward or punishment might give to the acceptance ot any solution. A. CAMPBELL.

August 29th, 1880

[Three-fourths of modem infidelity is un worthy the name of" honest doubt." It is mere ignorant, wilful indifference and unbe lief towards anything that would tend to restrain an untramelled life; (To craaj^fy

disbelief as "honest" it must have been reached by years of patient, humble, and earnest investigation ; and even when fnith ends, because to the constitution of particu lar1 minds there is a negation of evideuce, nothing remains on which to found v positive scoffing disbelief in the evidence of truths that have satisfied thegreatestinteN ects the world has produced, and which are attested by wondrous deeds of goodness and benevolence—by the purity and moral beauty ot the earth. An absolute re joction of revealed religion must still leave the candid and inquiring mind iv a maze ot speculations —in a region of uncer tainty, which our correspondent singularly aud unreasonably, as we think—anso ciate.i with some kind of mentitl incapacity. For fixed belief there must be evidence to satisfy the intellect, aud at best the disbe liever's ■ creed is ouly a uegativo one —a tact which should preserve him from that positivism which is so offen sive to the earnest, thoughtful student, seekiug the truth. The coarse, vulgar, illiterate assortiveuess of those people so commonly met with, who on the strength of a sceptical tract, or from tho idea that there is something clever aud liberal in pooh-poohing "old superstitious," scoff at aud ridicule the whole fabric of. Christian 'evidence, which they have neither the intelligence nor desire to under stand, is a form of unbelief which, so far from deserving sympathy, merits only the contempt of tho genuine inquirer.—Ed.

CORONER'S INQUEST.

(To the Editor.)

Sin,—As you gavo due publicity to the Coroner's ridiculous attempt to convict me, in the eye of the public, of having directly threatened the coroner and iury, I think I have a fair claim, on your, favour for a few woi ds in reply.

Thinking tho death of Joseph Tnlbot a fitting opportunity far drawing the attention of tho authorities to the dangerous nature of the brakes used by contractors generally for their ballast trains, and being under tho impression that it was the duty of the jury to ascertain whether the accident was the result of S3IUC cause which could be avoided in future, and that it wns also the duty of the police and others like myself to assist such enquiry in every possible way, I went to the police station, with this intent, and saw Hergeant Clarke there, to whom 1 said, "I see by this morning's papor Tnlbot's death is described as a pure accidout —that no one is to blame." I gave it as my opinion that the accident was caused by tho dangerous nature of the brakes iv use. Had tho deceased been provided ■with screw brakes, such as are used on goods trains, such nn accident would not, most'probably, have hiippcuod tohim, I furthersaid, "As it is probablo that tho witnesses will be persons in the employ of the contractors, it will be necessary for tho police to question themiu order to bring out thedangor of using the brakes for the purpose, Deceased was using them whon fatally injured. Further, I said, " If all the facta do not come out in evidence, I should bring them out'through the press," Detective Jeffery then joined us. ' In answer to questions I told them 1 knew nothing of the accident. I knew what kind of brakes thoy were using on the trucks. That.l had seen deceased, using them, arid that I considered them danger ous to the brakesman. After some further conversation explanatory of tho brakes, I made the remark that it would be well to have two trucks on the gaol siding in order that the jury might see exactly what was the deceased's duty. Both the officers replied, "That would bo a good plan." I then said that was all I wanted. Sergeant Clark then warned me to attend the inquest. I attended, and gave Sergeant Jackson the following questions on paper, which ques tions, I said, if put to the engineer, would probably elicit the information required : — (1) Are the brakes the same as those affixed to goods trucks? (2) Is the guard of a goods train required to walk over the trucks to put down and pick up the brakes, as the deceased had to do, or is he provided with a proper brake-van! (3) If a brake-van is requited for a goods train, why not for a billast train? (4) In coming from the Gravel Pit can you sea any person coming along tho road until they are upon this rail way, oy can.they.gee you ?, (5) if necessary, to prevent accident, can you stop the train coming down the incline from the pit? If so, iv what distance ? (3) If on going up the incline, the coupling oetween the engine and train broke, what power would deceased have had to stop the train ? Had these questions been answered truthfully, and the jury taken to see the trucks, atfd had the duties which deceased was required to perform explained and illus trated by the engineer beiug required to per form them in their presence, they would have understood the danger, not only to the brakesman but to tho public also, by using that description of brake. But none of these things were done. Sergeant Jackson ad mitted that the three lirst questions bore upon the case, but declined to ask any of them. I was culled and examined, as re ported in the " Herald " of the 24th inst., the Coronor rnling that aS I was not an en gineer, had not been engaged in making railways, and did not see the accident, he would liot take any.more of my evidence, thus ignoring the fact that I had lived alongside the railway from its commence ment to its' finish, and in the immediate vicinity ot the branch line to the gravel pits, and had seen deceased and others per forming the duties of brakesmen, and had also heard of and seen the consequences it several of the mishaps during the construc tion of the line. Sergeant Clark's memo, of j our conversation was then read, I stated that ther* wasatf error in it—that Sergeaut Clarke had misunderstood my reference to the PVesft I explained what I said aud meant) as reported in the " Hor'ald." The coroner1 then examined Sergeant Jackson, upon oath—asking if the memo was, to the beat of his belief, true. I asked the coroner •to permit .me to ask Sergeant Jackson whetlie"rifttt;';waa oresent at the time I spoke to Sergean^Ckrke. He retorted " There is no need. Pdid not ask him if it was true, but if he beyeve^l it to be true." I was, at a loss to know what Sergeant Jackson could know about the memo, he not being present at the .time.. I was then subjected ttf the remarks as reported in the ''Herald." I must add that Sergeant Clarke did not rflu'ke the niemct while I was present. ' In conclusion, I had no other wish than that proper screw-brakes should be used, far, tbe: safety "both of the brakesmen and the public. I understand the Government provides roll ing 6tockfor tho contractors/ and I haye1 too1 doubt; if proper were >m<ide that the proper remedy would be applied. I know nothing of the contractors^ . I had no' desire t6' reflect upon them nor 'ariy'o'n'^ else; but I do say, that if, regardless of the ■ accidents which'have already occurred, the \ brakesmen Mi the public are unnecessarily exposed tojdanger by the use of a brake for ballast trams totally insufficient to secure jsafety on a line of such steep gradients and ;so many crossings of the public roads, the :capabilit]£will\ rest upon tnose wHo, from their official position, might have prevented had their eared for these things. —( am &C, ">,* *•■ Thomas Ejuwards.

A Man with three Wives.

'A MAN named George Henry Shepperson, .described as a carter, in the employ of Mr. |Graig,jjWaß charged at the, Police Court; this morning using threatenjug language to avere offensive ;character. towards Mary 'Ann Shepperson, otherwise Jbeaten, who ■barf been mentally disturbed by'the.knoW •ledge that her husband had another wife ia existence:; and there was a probability 'thai) a,,third .might turn vp1 and appear against'him. Sergeant Greene, of Onehungn, the prisoner on the charge of threatening language, and on the applica tion of Sab-Inspector Pardy the case was remanded, in forder that* Mrs Smith/of :of Papakura, might be in attendance to 'prove thAt prisoner was Carried to her isisterinthe year 18G4. He had evidence lalso of the prisoner's marriage, with, ,his 'first1 "wjfei in England previously to the (date The prisoner sam it jwas all very, fin? fpr Mr Pardy to talk about aplurplity.of wives, as though he had,been 'oi.the Mormon community and hailed from Bait take. If he had been a Mormon he Hv.onld have escaped this trouble. He would own that he was married to Mrs Smith's sister in 1864, but had separated from her in 1868, and had not had any communica tion with her since that time ; he concluded, therefore, that he was a free man, and at liberty to take unto himself another and more suitable partner. His Worship told him that he' was not at liberty to marry again, unless he had been legally divorced. Prisoner owned that he was not " up to fenuff," but with regard to the first wife in England, lie had no recollection that such an event took place. The inquiry on Saturday is likely to be an occasion of fun for the curious, as many frets are likely to come out, which may interest a crowd, but not the prisoner in the dock.

Decrepitude requires some sustaining pow^r,-, Justust&Bmaimed limb needs a reliable sup port. The frosts of age indicate the waning" of that vital flame, that burnt wiln inteneer glow In earlier periods of life. It is to keep the Bpark Inextiiiguished. that then becomes an impera tive necessity, and this animal heat requires for its sustenanoe some active and potent tonic. tJdolnho,Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Bohnapps is, aslt were, "the Promethean torch that can do light relume." '.r-i jo

Parihaka.

CAPE EGMONT LIGHTHOUSE.

PUKEHINAU, this day. The Hon Native Minister is still at Colonel Roberts' Camp, at Pungarehu. In company with the latter and Mr Hurst house he, on Saturday, selected a site tor the Cape Egmont lighthouse—which is to be immediately erected. The lighthouse is a second-hand one, which is to be removed from some place which no longer requires one. It will be landed, probably, at Waitara, and brought along the metalled road to within a few miles of the chosen site in sections. It is thought a road is to be made, from the |one now being construc ted to the lighthouse, and a number of Constabulary will be ordered there at once to commence the road. THE FENCERS INCREASING. To Whiti ha 3 lately increased tbe number of the fencers sent to be arrestedt—bus six on Friday, eight on Saturday, and ten yesterday. One old man was released aud sent back to Parihaka on Saturday, but he returned on Sunday and was again ar rested. When any arc thus sent back To Whiti docs not count such natives amongst those ho despatches next day. lie simply sends them back in com pany with ihe chosen fencers of the day. He looks upon them as already prisoners and will not count them twice over. AN OLD MAN BAILED UP. On Friday evening, an old man who was travelling from Opunake to New Plymouth journeyed along tho new road, and when he arrived at Waitotara stream, where one of the fences is situated, he wns stopped by a number of Wanganui natives resident at Parihaka. They refused to let the old man pass, and threatened to take him prisouer. One ot them had a plcoe of the branch ot n tree stuck like a pistol which he presented at tho old man's head. The old man got frightened and objected to go to Parihaka, whereupon the natives said no must pay or they would take him. Curtis pulled out a pound and gave it to his persecutors, who then released him. It is generally thought that if the old fellow hncl consented to go he would not have been taken many yards beforo he was released. The natives worn all young men of the larrikin class, and on their return to Parihaka said nothing of what they had done. Te Whiti heard of it, how ever, and disdained having sent these natives to fence, and was exceedingly vexed that any of his people should be guilty ot such oonduct. To Whiti states that the most unruly amongst his followers are those from Wanganui, and says that it takes him all his time to keep them all iv order. Nothing is safe from them, and they even make love to the grass-widows.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before li. C. Barstow, Esu., R.M.) MEN.

Alfred Kirkc, Edward Rhodes, and John Ploning3 wore fined Os each for drunken ness, WOMEN. Rachel Codd, alias Livcrraorc, and Mary Anp Stewart, were charged with being inebriated, aud fined 5s each. VAGRANCY. Charles P. Jones was brought np under the Vagrant Act, charged with making use of obscene language in Lome-street, on the 29th inst. Prisoner said ho might have made use of the words, but they were not uttered wilfully. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisoner was feeling his way into the back entrance of the public house at the time, and the languuge was used within the hearing of the police, who were on their Sunday morning duties. Fined 20s and coats, or 7 days' with hard labour. ROGUES AND RECEIVERS. Benjamin Bennett was charged with the larceny of a quilt, tablo-oloth, &c, value, 30s, the property of John Lapham, on the 18th inst., also a shirt and other articles, value 15s, the proporty of Frederick Booth. . .Priaouer pleaded not guilty. Esther Lapham, residing in Union-street, deposed that on tho night of the 18th inst. she left some things on the lines to dry; the next morning she missed a table cloth, quilt, aud shirt. Two of the articles were marked. She recognised the articles pro duced as the property of her huoband. Prisoner was a stranger to her.

Michael Bourke, general dealer, deposed that prisoner and another man named Leary jamo to his store at four o'clock in the morning. He let prisoner have a stick of tobacco and box of matches on account. He noticed that the things were wet, and said to prisoner, " Why. you have prigged these things off a line 1" The reply was, "Never mind ; thoy will get mo a bed at all " events." Detective Bronnan had told him always to take such things in when offered. He did so.

Constable Jones deposed to having his eye upon the prisoner and Leary. Detected the things in the possession of Loary.

'■ Bourko said there were two men at his 'place, but could not swear that Bennett was one of the men. He knew Leary.

Detective Brennan deposed to arresting prisoner on the charge. He denied all knowledge of Mike Bourke.

In the second caso Mr Frederick Booth gave evidence, and identified a shirt and I other things as his property. jj Michael Bourke gave similar evidence in i this case. The prisoner asked for tho money on the things. He paid him 3s. He gave 2s before.

Constable Jones saw Leary and the pri soner together. Watched them round Mr Beale's corner, and followed them toßourke's store. They entered.

Detective Brcnnau said he had seen Leary and prisoner about at all hours of the night, and they were frequently drunk together. ! hi is Worship said he could not help .knowing that this was not prisoner's first offence, and he was surprised to see him at large now. He must take six months' im prisonment with hard labour. Michael Bourke was charged with receiv ing tjhe stolen goods ; also, with the larceny of a cloth jacket, value £114s, the property of Nathan Goldwater, of Queen-street.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said the police bad taken a great deal of trouble in investiga ting these cases, and from what had tran spired, he did not think there was any felonious intention on the part of Bourke. Taking this and the fact that Bourke had shown great zeal in aiding the police in bringing the offenders to justice, he was not disposed to press the charge. His Worship cautioned Bomke as to his I mode of doing business in the ready-made clothes line, and discharged him. -, Mr Bourke -was of opinion that it would be best for him in future to pay undivided attention to his old established fish and shrimp business. SUMMONS CASES. Edward Byrne was charged on summons with, digging the surface of a portion of Symonds-street. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared in this cose. ' ( William Anderson stated the nature of the digging, which was at a crossing near the Choral Hall. Mr Byrne's action in jured the channelling; it would cost 303 to repair. To defendant: I said if you cannot get your money on your contract you might summons. '■>

Dr John Honeyman ordered Mr Byrne .to do the work, and asked Mr Anderson the fair price. The reply was 30* or 355, which he was willing to pay, but Mr Byrne wanted a much larger amount, which he, witness, refused to pay. Byrne theu broko up the crossing. Edward Byrne gave evidence : He was a stonemason. He did a contract in Symonds-street for the City Council, andj acting on the instructions of Mr Anderson^ he applied to the residents to know what alterations they needed for a portion, which, they were expected to pay. Dr. Honeyman refusing to pay, he broke the croesing and carted the stuff away. The job was worth £3 5s and he only asked £2 15s. To His Worship : He merely took up the crossing. Did not interfere with the con crete.

Mr Cooper said the Council did not wish to .press for any heavy penalty, but were, desirous of letting defendant and others know that they must not remove stones, etc., from public roads without the consent oE the Council.

His Worship said he must find defendant auJHy. He had committed a breach of the by-law by removing stones which had been laid down. He should have sued Dr. Hdneymanif he felt that an amount was due to him. He had acted very foolishly, and must pay for his folly, but as the costs were heavy he would make the fine as light as possible. . Fined ss, costs, £i Is. Alfred Little was subjected to a fine of Is, costs Bs, for permitting his calf to be at liberty on the Beach road, Deyonport. Matthew Slattery, for a similar offence, was fined 2s, cost? Bs. Oliver Mays was charged with allowing his cow to wander', and also his horse.

Fined 4s, costs Bs. Mr Mays said the penalty was out of all proportion to the magnitude of the offence. He had already paid a considerable amount in ponnd fees.

His Worship said he could only make the fines according to law. A MAN WITH TIIKEE WIVES. George H. Shepperson,a stalwart raan,was charged with using threatening language towards Sarah Ann Featon, of Onehunga whereby she went in fear of her natural life.

The prisoner was brought in by Constable Greene this morning. On the application of Sub - Inspector Pardy, who stated that the prisoner had thtee wives, the case was remauded until Friday.

This was all the business,

TELEGRAMS.

(FUOM OUB OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

RUSSELL, tbis day,

The last freshes having brought down timber to the local sawmill, it is conse quently iv full swing.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

THE BIG PUMP.

The Attoruey-Gencral has notiiied to the County Chairman that the Amended Public Works Act has passed both Housee, and it authorises tho county and borough to con tribute towards maintenance of the Big Pump. I A third call in tho Golden Crown is announced, and it is understood there is another to follow, in order to pay for machi nery. It is thought it would have been much better to crush the stone on hand, than to wait so long and mako calls amount ing to £1,600.

TE AWAMUTU, this day.

A NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH.

His Graco Archbishop Steins, S.J., consecrated the Hainan Catholic Church, at Kihikihi, yesterday morning. The Eev. Father Walter Mac Donald and tho Key. Father John Golden assisted at the cere mony, which was of a very impressive nature., and largely attended.

TAUKANGA, this day.

NATIVE LIQUOR CASES.

An important cubo of selling spirits to natives in outlying districts was heard at Ohinemutu under tho Act of 1879. In spector Emei'Duu conducted the cpso, aud proved that a storekeeper of Tuuranga sold tho natives fifteen gallons of rum, and deli vered it at Ohiuumutu. The magistrate guvo his decision in favour of the defendant, upon tho ground that tho rum was pur chased iv Taumuga, not being an outlying district, aud Mr Wrigley (as carrier) was not liable. It is now understood by the natives that they can purchase spirits iv any town of the North Island, and havo it delivered in outlying districts in any quan tity. Inspector Emerson intends next liceu sing mooting to object to all wholesale licenses in Tauranga District consequent on the lute decision. •

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day,

Seventeen natives wero brought in from the enmpiart night. On rcachlDg the gaol eight of the prisouers were liberated, one a lad (a thorough young rascal), two old men, and tho remaining live between 18 and 23 years of ago. The natives discharged woro told by the interpreter that if caught again they would bo sent to Wellington, aud there turned adrift. Tho natives went to the Native Ollico where bread was civen them, and they have started for Pnribaki. This morning tho remaining niuo prisoners wero put,in gaol.

[UNITED PRHS3 ASSOCIATION.]

CHRISTCIIURCII, this day.

MEETING OF RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.

A meeting of railway employees was held yesterday. About 30 were present. Alany had walked in from the outlying stations. Mr Ashdon moved " That weoraployees'on tho Atnberly-Palmerrton section in the Middle Islnnd railway in conjunction with tho Duncdin employee! pledge ourselves to resist the reduction of our' wages." Mr Wilson, delegate for Duncdin, spoko to the resolution, ucd said he represented 300 men; who wero determined to struggle to the last against any reduction of wages. He pro ceeded to criticise the action of the General Assembly in deciding unon the 10 por cent, reduction. The resolution was carried unanimously. Tolograms wcro lead from Ashburton and Timaru stations that tho em ployees at those centres wcro willing to resist tho proposed reduction. A resolution was proposed and carried to the eflcct that if tho reduction is enforced tho committee have full power to act as they tuink beat. Walter Reynolds opened at the Theatre in " Tiled and True " on Saturday, and met with marked success.

Sir Hercules Robinson on New Zealand.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

HE ADVIBEB THE COLONY TO STOP

BORROWING.

WELLINGTON, this day. At h dinner given by Sir W. Fitzherbert in the Council Chamber on Saturday night, His Excellency in replying to the toast of Mr Hall, said that had he been at liberty to consult his own inclinations he «tould have stayed here. He bad told his ngliih friends that he was pleased with the climate and people, and that ho should like to sottlo here after he retired into private life, expecting as he did to remain in New Zealand for the full torm. He had made private engagements that would have identified him with the interests and amuse ments of the country. He regretted leaving this country, which he said was of surpass ing interest. It hod an unrivalled climate, unsurpassed soil, vast mineral resources, and most favourable geographical position, but the administration here had not always been above criticism. The resources of the country were so vast that it would not go wrong eventually. In proportion to popula tion, New Zealand woh more in debt than any other country. As a parting advice he would urge New Zealand to rest content with its present pre-eminence in indebtedness. They should not go to the extremity of the lost straw, or the result would be disastrous. They were very fortunate in getting so able an administrator as Bir A. Gordon. He was a most conscientious, able, and high-minded man—a better could not be found.

THAMES GAS COMPANY.

The eighth annual meeting of the share holders of the above Company was hold this afternoon, Mr C. J. Stone (Chairman of Directors) presiding. The following report was presented:—" Tho directors are pleased to meet the shareholders, after another year's opera tions, with a satisfactory balance sheet. From the statement of accounts submitted, it will be observed that—after writing off 2i per cent, for depreciation of plant, &c, as well as making provision for the bad and doubtful bebts—there remains a balance of £805 17s 76", out of which your directors recommend payment of the usual dividend of Is 6d per share (which, with the interim dividend paid in March last, is equal to 8 per cent, per annum on the paid-up capital), leaving £58 4s 8d to be carried forward! to*' the new account. This year, Mr J. Howard retires; from the directory of rotation, and, bcinp eligible, offers himself for re-election. It is"al-«o the duty of this meeting to elect an Auditor for the ensuing year and iix his remuneration." — The Profit and Loss Account shews a balance to credit of £2,304 3s 8d which dividends have been reduced to £80G 17s . Bd. — The Chairman moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, and, on being seconded by Mr Thomas Macfiarlane, the motion was "put and carried nem con.—Mr Joseph Howard was re-elected director, and Mr George Eraser re-appointed auditor.—The meeting concluded with the Chairman's announcement that tho dividend was pay able on the 6th September.

The freehold properties announced for to-day by Messrs Cockraae and Son was postponed until Monday next at the same hours.

It is says " Asmodeua "in the " New Zealand Mail" related to me that an officer of Constabulary, camped a short distance from [the Parihaka,, missing the morning bath ot civilisation was constraned to develop the natural resources of the place, and went a short way from camp to |abluse himself in a pond. But alas lon emerging he found the habUmcnts he bad left among the flax had taken wing and flown, so that, poor fellow, he wasjotliged to walk three quarters of a mile on a bracing morning in precisely the same extent of wardrobe as Adam owned in the pre-figleaf epoch, an achievement for which the sympathetic re-^ marks of the whole camp ou his appearing among them in this pristine state was a recompense only made sufficient by hislearn ing next day that an athletic Maori .was creating a sensation among the ladies of Parihaka |by strutting about iv a gorgeous uniform, <i, ■,-, ~

Letter from our Edinburgh Correspondent.

Edinbukgii, July 15. EEVIVAL IN TEADE. The bankruptcy list in the "Edinburgh Gazette," of last Eriday, the 9th inst., pre sented a most pleasing feature for those per sons who wish to see snre signs of reviving trade, The ominous lists of sequestrations, which formerly extended to a gloomy length, have for some weeks past been gradually [shrinking into more hopeful pro portions. Last Friday's "Gazette" re corded one solitary failure only, whereas a few mouths ago tho failures" recorded in every issue of the "Uazette," averaged about Bor 9. The trade reports a short time ago were slightly disappointing. This lull, however, was the result of speculators desiring to benefit themselves from the revival. Now, however, the markets are somewhat freer of speculators, and con sequently tradeisassuniing a much healthier and more genuine aspect, and therefore likely to maintain its position, and to re sult in a steady and real improvement. The Board of Trade returns for last month are very gratifying, and show a large increase of our imports and exports. The increase is from 20 to 30 per cent, in all articles. At tho end of last year the impetus given to trade was caused chiefly by the export of a few particular articles, especially iron ; but the returns of last month show that all articles have increased 20 to 30 per cent. Our commercial prospects aro therefore very promising, and the Board of Trade returns for Juno indicate the pre sence ot influences calculated to give trade a fresh impetus. FARMS IN lOWA. Within the last fow days a company has been formed in Edinburgh named the "Scottish American Land Company"— capital £200,000. They have purchased an extensive property in the State of lowa, admirably suited for the production ot wheat and other cereals, and aro now prepared to sell farms from 80 to G4O acres at prices ranging from £1 to £2 por aero. Tho com puny build a houso for the farmer, and break tip a certain portion of the land, if desired. The payment of the price cau bo spread over sevon years. Many farmers will avail them solves of this opportuuity of proceeding to the United States to start farming on those advantageous torms. A gontlcman belong ing to Edinburgh, who has been farming in lowa for some time, has been the means of organising this Company, It has foaturcs quite dilt'eieut from tho majority of Colonial aud American Companies, such as the Northern luvcstmcut Company of New Zealand (started also in Edinburgh a few days ago), and many other* ; and for these reasons it may specially recommend itself to farmers who have small capital and wish to borrow money on advantageous terms, bcsidcH receiving ussistanco in erecting buildings and breaking up part of the land. HARVEST PEOSPECTS. The weather for some timo has been everything that could be desired for our fanners. If they aro fortunate onough to get anything like ordinary harvest weather at all, their props of cereals of every kind, this year, will bo much abovo the average. Their root crops, however, will be rather deficient. Tho quantity of grain in this country, at present, is much uuder what it was last year. The price of grain will, therefore, bo maintained or strengthened, and the farmers will conscqucutly bo able to reap larger returns, to compensate thorn in some mnnnor for their losses of former years. Tho effect of the Malt Tax being rcpealod will be to strengthen tho prico of bnrley, as much grain will now be utilised for malt, and tho supply of barley in this country, J this year, will be limited, Heeinf that the news of the Malt Tax being repealed came after the farmers had all sown their cereals. Our fanners will not, therefore, be able, tbis year, to take advantage of the repeal of the Malt Tax. Agricultural ques tions aro at present attracting much atten tion throughout tho country. The report of tho Koyal Agriculture Commission, which is at present holding its sitting in different parts of the country, is waited on with groat solicitude. The Commissioners intend coming to Edinburgh within a few days to examine witnessess. THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. ' A number of merchants and manufac turers of diflerent kinds in Edinburgh have sent exhibits to the Melbourne Exhibition, Messrs Inucs and Grieve, wine and spirit merchants, of this town, have just made up a large sample case of their whiskies to be forwarded to the exhibition. Tbis firm gainod the highest award at the Sydney Ex hibition, and it had boeu intended that the same case should make the round of the Melbourne and Brisbane exhibitions. It turned out, however, that the jurors at Sydney had so much difficulty in making up their minds upon tho excellent samples of whisky from Scotland, that, in tho case of the selection in question, Dot only the duplicate but the samples for exhibition wore, for the most part, all consumed before the final award was made.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY-AUGUST 30,



enaers. •pKINTING ELECTORAL ROLLS. Tonders will be reooived at my ofllco. 35, In- Huranoo liuildings, Auckland, until Noon of MONDAY, Soptembor Gth, 1880, for Printing the Klcatoral noil for the District of Waltemata. 'I'hoy moat bo addressed to the Rogistrar of Electors for tho Dlßtrlct of Waltematu, and marked outsldo, " Tender for Printing Kloctoral Roll." CONDITIONS. 1. The number of ooploa to bo printed is two hundred and fifty. „ 2 .The papor, typo, and size of pages, to bo according to sample to be seen at my ofllco on Wednesday aud Friday, Soptomber Ist and 3rd, from 10 a.vi. till 2 P.m.; or on Monday, tsep tomber 6th from 10 till noon. 3. The tender to state tho rate per page, which must cover all expenses of composition, presj work, paper, folding and stitching, and altera tions »nd corrections In proofa. Blank pages not to bo charged for. ■I. Proofs ana revises to be famished in dupli cato to the Registrar of Electors, who will return the same to the printer within two days after belsg received. 6. Should the printing of the Roll not be com pleted before the 30th day of September, 1880, the contractor shall forfeit tho sum of ten shillings for every day beyond that date during whioh tho work shall remain unfinished. 6. Security, to ba approved bynhe Registrar of Electors, is to be given for the due performance of the contraot, 7. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. THOMAS SEAMAN, Registrar of Electors for the District of Waitamata. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders will be received up to n-on of MON DAY, the 6th Septembor, from persons willing to undertake) tho duties of Puundkeopor and . Ranger for toe above District. Particulars can bo obtained on application to the undersigned. T.THOMPSON, Chairman, Mount Eden District Board. August 30th, 1880. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of SAT URDAY, September i, for tho Krection and Completion of a family Residence at Lake Takapuoo. North Bhor*^ BABTLBYf Architect. Election Notices. ■rjSo GEORGE HUMUS, ESQ. Sir,—We, tho Undersigned Ratepayers of East Ward, City of Auckland, respectfully re quest you will allow yourself to ba placed In Nomination to Represent the Baid Ward In the Clcy Council; and we promises to use our best endeavours to secure your return, R E P L Y. To D. H. MclCenzlo, J. M. Lennox, J. Chambers, H. Atkins. W. P. Hoffman, J. L. Lolghton, Thos, Kllison, Ruehbrook and Bridgman, Close Bros., J. Edaon, and 45 others signing the above :— Gkntlkmkn,-—ln answer toyourreautsltion, I feel it my duty to comply, and, If elected, to servo you to the best of my ability. I am, Gtontlomon, Your Obedient Servant, GEORGE HEMUS. piTY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO JOHN GREY, ESQ., EDEN CRESQENT. Dear Sib,—We, the undersigned Electors of East Ward, in the City of Auokland, have much pleasure in requesting you to become a Candi date to represent us at the ensuing Munloipal Ideation, and, in the event ot a contest, will glvo our support and Interest on your behalf. Yours faithfully. .Joseph Craig J. A. Barber & Co., Jtioudry & Uacre And6BotherEkotors. REPLY To Messrs Craig, Barber & Co., and the Elector* Signing tho Roquisttlon. Gentlemen.—ln answer to tho above, I beg to state that after due consideration and the advice of many friends I have much pleasure in complying with your request, and, if elected, hope to merit a contlnuanco of your confidence by a faithful discharge ot my duties. Yours truly, JOHN GREY. " mHE SONG OF THE LABOURER " —EsTßLta'a Popular Song, oan be obtained at tho Auckland Mdbio Warehocsk, cornor of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane, i



i Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.—SELLING OFF.—Mr Dampier'a New Advcrtise mont will bo found i« the 3rd column. 4th page. WANTED, a Beanißiuan.—B. Gittos & Soii« : ANTED, a Miiu for Fapakura; must bo able to plough and. milk.—J. 11. ' Walters, Now jNorthltoad. ANTED, for Waikato, a respectable Woman as Nurse; a middle-aged woman ' or widow preferred.—Apoly to Mrs Flood, St. i George's Bay Koad, Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant (whore another is kopt); references required.— Mrs J. 8. Jakina. Fonsonby Road. WTANTED.IErrand Boy ; must be able y T to write—Ajiplr to C. Williamson, Land and Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. IV-ANTED, a Bullock Driver accus y y tomed to hauling baulk timber, also four good Splittors for Parlri.—Apply at Gover nor grown. ANTED, a Photographic Printer; one acquainted with re-touching pro ierred. None but a flrßt-class hand need apply.— Anply, Btating torms and enclosing photo, to Wrigglesworth fie BinDß, Wellington. XJfcT ANTED, a respectable Boy as an TV apprentice.—Mr Ai winger, Tailor, Viotoria-Btrect. TTSTiiNTED to Buy, an Ass ; a fair price y y will be given.—Apply this ofllce. WANTED, a respectable person as Barmaid for a First-clas* Hotel in Tara nakl.—Apply at tho Star Hotel, to-morrow from 10 to 12 a.m. VK/'ANTED, for the country, a respec y T tablo Servant; wages, 12s per weok.—K. Ullingham, Queonjßtreet. WANTED, an unfurnislied Room with ilreplaco.—Send particulars to "Quiet Rotreat," Stah Ofnoo. WANTKD to Lot, a Six-roomed Houso in Sprlng-strcot, Ponsonby.—Apply to Air Katterna, Boot Upper Factory, Elliol-airect. ANTED, C or 8 good Practical Coal Minors; none but steady respeotable mon noed apply.—R. W. jyoody, Kybor Pass, Auckland. ANTED, 1000 Taaraanian Blue Gums for planting out.—Price and particulars to W. P. lfeuthoretono. North Shoro, Auckland. WANTED, a General Servant; one that understands plain cooking.—Apply to Britomart Hotel, Custoin-houao-s.reot. WANTED, a Good General Servant.— Apply beforo Friday night to Mrs H. Oborlln Brown, top of Mount Eilen Road. AW TED, to Sell, 100 Iron Tanks, of good quality, at low rates W. G. Winßtone. WANTED, by a youtig Gentleman who U with a solicitor in town, jier noanont Board ana Rcsidenoo in a privato family.—Apply " Walter," Star Offloo. - WANTED, by a Lady who has been for years on tho Continent, a Situation aB Governess.—Addrcas, " 5.8.," at Mr Uard nur'rt, Grufton Road. ANTED to Hire, Small Honse (two or thrco rooms)lna rospectable locality; must bo cheap, and oasy distanoo from wharf.— Apply " C.H.1J.," Star Olllco. WANTED, a (Situation as Nursery Governess or Companion in a respect alilii family; an excellent soamstrcss and fond of children.—Addross, ''H.C.," ofllce of this paper. WANTED, addresses from every one post Btamp collector, who there like a ciianok for long time.—To "Old Collector," Poat Olllco, Auckland.—Beforo 2 o'olook Wed nesday, September 1. WANTED, a thoroughly sober, trust worthy Man to take charge of Cook tiouso and Restaurant at Talma; none but thoroughly competent mon noed apply. Kefer enoes icqulrod.—Union Hash and Door Co., Meohanlca'Bay. WANTED at ouce, Board and Resi donca for Slnglo Young Man in privato family, whore thore Is piano. Address, by lottor, "G.H.,"BTAROtHce, Auckland. WANTEDTOtfOWNT^Mrs J. White, Dressmaker, etc. (rocontly from most fashionable houso in Nottinxham), will Wait upon Ladies at their Residences on receipt of letter.—Address : Brighton, Parnell. ANTEITTCNOWN.—I am Selling Beßt Dry Whito Wood (delivered in the city) at 0« per ton, for cash ou)y ; also. Tauplri Coals at lowest prices for cash.—J. Craig. W~' "ANTEFKNOWN.-C. W. Go~odson Is juat unpacking (arrivod per Scottish Liissio) a splendid assortment of Cutlery, Station ery, Jowellory, Fancy Goods, Various Novelties (Including the Boss Puzzlo), and a general assortment of which an inspection is solicited.— 111. Queen-street. WANTED.— Grand Vocal Competition for two Splendid Whits Company Sew ing Machines. Class for Ladies, ditto for Gentlemen. Call and leave rmtno early ot W. C. Dennoss, Qnoen-streat. WANTED to Let, two Rooms, newly done up, with nse of Kitchen, near the Excelsior Hall, Pitt-street, Nowton; rent, 5s per woek.—Apply Berkeley Cottage, near tho abovo Hall, Kast-strcet, Nowton. ANTED, Gentlemen to call and see tho "Gordon" Brace, warrant d to bo tho simplest, most comfortable, Bnd ell'ectual Chcst-expunding fcraco ever invented. A great douidoratum to thoßO engaged in sedentary occu pations. Mude to order or measure by W. 3rccnßhiolde, Shortlund - street, Auckland, Bracomakor io His ttxcellenoy the Governor; ANTED to Purchase, for Cash, Best Kauri Shingles, Palings, also House Blocks.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmill and Manufactory opposite Gas-works. Olllco in Custom-house-street. Cut Kauri Firowood, is par load (cash) of to cublo f et bt yard. Tat anted know n. To all jk Want of Money.—L. H. Nou megen Is prepared to advance the same on personal or any other secutity, repayable by weekly instalments.—Noto tho address: 165, Queen-stroet, opposite tho Savings' Bank. AJ^ANfEDICNOWN, that the urider yy signed ara Cash Purchasers ot Hides. Sheepskins. Wool, Tallow, Ice., at highest market rates.-Oakrktt Bros., Tanners. Wool Mer chants, Wbolcnalo and Retail Boot Manu facturers, Wakofleld-street, AurkHnd;Hastlng strcet, Napior; Gladstone Road, Uisborne; Devon-etreet. New Plymouth; Thamoa-slrcjt, Oamani. Works: Star Tannery, Oakley's Croak, Whan, and Point ChovaUor. WANTED KNOWN, that Oarlavr and Co. have on hand a Largo and Woll- Solocted Stock of Timber, Shingles, House Blocks, Pogtß, Rails, and Palings, Wo receive orders for all Rinds ot {Joiners' Work, Mouldings, &U Timber by the cargo forwarded to any port from our Coast Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custom-house street West. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldio is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, Including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum shafts. Blocks, Palinus and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albertstreot, near Dock, at tho lowest cash prices. Tho timber, being under cover, is better than that purchased elsewhere. WANTED KNOWN, that J. Morei son, Asphaltor, has Removed to his New Yard Custom-Houae-street Weßt, between Hobson and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notice. Also, a Large stock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. WANTED KNOWN—Owing to "Nu merous purchases lately, I ara obliged to let tho publio have the benefit of my Large Stock of Boot« and Shoes at a real sacrifice. Como early and secure for yourselves the Bar gains. Best valuo in Ladles', Gents', and Children's Boots ever known in Auckland, at the Shop of W. Johnston, Victoria-street. WANTED to Sell, at the City Tea Mart:—Finest Tea, 2s 8d par lb; Fine Rich Teas, 2s per lb; Sugar, Id. IJo, and 5d per 1»; Jams, Kid per tin ; Soap, Sd per bar; Pickles, 9d por bottle; Wax Candles. Is per lb; Sperm Candles, lOd : 25 bags Oatmoal (warranted fresh Kround), 3b 6d per big:; Peaohes, Is, or 3 tins for 2s (id; Marmalade, 8d por tin; English Sauce, t;d per bottlo; Tomato Snuoo, 8d per bottle; Blacking Brushes, 2« Gd per set; Scrubbing Brushes, from 10d each ; Daodollon Coll'oo and Chicory, Is per tin; Ling Fish, B.aoon and Hams, Butter, Eggs, Choese, &0.. &o.—Rew's City Tea Mart,: victoria and Albert streets, Auckland. WANTED. — A Rare Chance. — For absolute Sale, at WM, KYRE'S, Vio toria-ntreet. Enniskillcn Houso. For four weeks I will soil oil' my stock ot Winter Goods at Cost Price. The following prices will be a guarantee that the sale is no puff. lam over-stocked with Kid Gloves, and they must be sold:— iO dozen Leplne Kid Gloves. Summer Fancy, 2s per pair, 2-button, worth 3s fid; a good dark colour in Kid Gloves, 2-button, 2s, worth 3s 6d; splendid value in Long Ostrich Feathers, 0s 6d, worth 10s 6d; Blue Dross Serge, at 8d yard, worth Is Gd; assorted colours in Satin Cloth, at o}d yard; Heavy Dress Serge, Is 3d yard, worth 2s; All wool Crimean Shirting. Is id, worth 2s; 10-4 Super. Blankets, 18b 61, worth 22s Gd; Heavy Wincy, dd yard, worth 8d: Oilcloth, 2 yards wide. Is yard, worth 2s 6d; Fanoy Window Blinds, wide, at lOd to Is, worth 2s yard. The balance of my Boots and Shoes I will sell at any price to clear; 2,000 yards Pompadour Dress Mohair (Summer Drees), at 74 per yard, wor'h. Is 3d i SO doz?n Silk Scarves. Is, worth Qs, Gd 20 dozen Lace Oollerets, la, worth ;ii 61; nplendid Black Kid 2-button Glovos, 3s, worth Is fid ; wide imitation Weloh Klannol, 10} d yard; 2, 3, l-buttoii Kid Gloves, in all makes; 500 yarns Real Maltose Lace, at fls 3d, worth 2s 6d, to be hadatW.KVßK'a..». ' ■ WANTED KNOWN to the inhabitants ot Wellington-Btreot and neighbourhood, Twenty per cent, saved by purchasing for CASH. All goods guaranteed ot flrat quality at lowest possible prices. Cash Trade only.—G. Browning, Corner of Wellington and Henbnrn streots. TSTANTED KNOWN, that E." Carr y ™ and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blockß, Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Cußtom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-stroet. N.B.—The increasing demand for Wbito Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. ANTED KNOWN.—The Boss Puzzle has three games combined in one box price Is; Ladlos'.and Gontß''Fasbionable Scarves, from Is; tho Ladieß' Indispensable, fromtfsO'l; Pocket Knives and Button Hooks,- from 6d; Elegant Carver Sets, in oases, from 12a to lOOd; Bibles, from la Od; Pass arid Pocket Booka, iromld; Gold-platod Albert Chain* (warranted to stand acid), from 5s Cd; K.F. and H.. from Is; Filigree Silver Jewolleryj the Artisfs'Colour Box. Is 81; Blotting Pads; Gold. Silver, Jet. Pearl Fancy solitares, Studs and l.ookets, from Cd; Letter-copying and Manifold Order Books; Harmonlcums. Is; Concertinas: Bread Knives, Is 3d; Gents' White Linen Shirts; Tablo Knives, from 6a 6d ppr dozen; Wax Dolls, Is; Nickel Pencils and Pens: Tumblers and Wines, cut glass, from 9d osch. Porcelain Flowers and Vases, Playing Cards, Letter Balancos, Potosl Silver Forks and Spoons, Waltham and Geneva Watches, French and American Clocks and Alarms); and a Host of Useful and Ornamental Goods too numerous to mention, at prices suited to this timo of depression, at O. W. GOODBONS BTORB. 111, Qucon-stroet. London Office, 58, St. Mary Axe. , ;



I Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.—We are Deliver ing in the City, for casii oni-y :—Best Titreo Kirowood, J2s per ton: Ditto, out in blocks, 13s per ton; Waikato Coal (best house), 22s per ton; Tauplrl Coal (boat house), 23a per ton.—W. & G. Winstone, Custom-house-street Kast and West. W~~ ANTED.-Wanted to Sell, cheap, Good Salt nutter. Gd. 83, and 10d lb Cheese, 6d lb; WineKlaßsos, 4d and Gd; Tumblers, Gd each, 5s dozen; Decanters, only Is; Water Bottles and Glosses, Is 31; Chambers, 2s 6d; Suporior Nets of Jngs, only Is sot; ' oilec ■^ots, 15a; Brown Teapot, from Is 3d to2s Gd; Cups and Bauoers, Gd ouch. 5s Gd dozen; White and uold, 3 lines, 10a 6d dozen; Pink China, 11s dozen; Coloured China, Is each; Large Fiutod China Cup 3 and Saucers, Is each; Small < Jhina Plates, 6d; Cruet Bottles, 3 for 2s; Platod Cruets, from 5s 6d; Shoo Brushes, 2a Gd and 3s Gd tho sot; Scrubbing Brushes, from Id to Is each; 2-inch Wire Nails, Hlba ia a packet for 3s GS, or 18s per case of 1121bs; Tin Tacks, only 3d and ii paoket; Japanese Chest of Drawers, only G3 Gd; Japaneso Traya (only a few loft), 1b each; Good Teaspoons, Gd each, 5s dozen; Japaneso Fancy Tables, ISs and £1 each; and a variety of other things. Tho Paragon feeding Bottle for Infants, with 2 brushes, only 9d; Good Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pairs for 2s 6<J: Salt cellars, only id ; Clothos Pegs, 1 dozen for Gd, Is 3d gross; Sago, 5d lb : Brown and Poison's Cornflour, only 8d lb; Peanuts, dd lb, 3s for 121bs; Tart Tins, i for 6d, 9 for Is; Harpar Twelvotreeß Washing Powders, only 6d per dozen, 5s 6d gross-box.—H. WATTS, Pitt stroet._ WANTED KNOWN—That Samuel Whlto has Opened a Yard near Brlto mart Hotel, Custom-Hoase-streat, for the sale of Posts, Kails. Pallnßß, Coal. Firewood, &o.- All kinds o Fencing oono by contract. Wire, Paling, Corrugated Iron, Ornamental Fencos. All kinds of Gates fixed. Post* supplied ready bored and morticed. Rails dressed on tho ground. All at very lowest prico3.—Address, aam. White Custom-Houso-strect, opposite Britomart Hotel. WANTED KNOWN.—At 111, Queen streot (opposite Tonka' Mart), Stationery 1b being Sold at KnglMi Prices. Ruled Cream laid Noto Paper, from 2d per quire; Knvelopos, from 2d per paoket. Itubber Stamps, supplied with all requisites for stamping, at 2s. Enve loposstamped with any initial lottor (beautifully exoouted). Is per 100; Note Paper to match, at 1b per five quires. rtubber Stamps for linen marking supplied Noto tho Address: C. W. Goodson ; and at 58, St. Mary Axe, London. To Let. ?|"1O LHT, a comfortable Eight-roomed I House in Dublin-strcot, Ponsonby; good woll, with pump, oven, &c; largo allotment. Rent, 15>.—Apply T. Ussher, Houso and Land Agent. Stlchbnry'a Buildings. Ouoon-atreet. TO LET, Six-roomed House in Graf ton Road; beautiful locality; verandahs back and front. Entry at once.—Apply Mrs Cant, bolow Mr Millor, Orocer. i rf^O LET, a Comfortable Three-roomed t Cottage, Grey-street; rent, 8s per week.— J. M. Lennox, Katate Agent. rpo LET, House of eleven rooms, at pre- X sent in occupation of G. Lewis, Esq.; also, House of seven rooms, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell.—Apply to W. Culpan, Selwyn Terrace, or at Hesketh and Richmond's. rpo LIST, a Five-roomed House oIF tho •I Groat North Road.—Apply to W. Baxtor, Nowton. A' SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE to Let in Soaflold Viow. — Apply at Bonnett'B Drapery Warehouse, next but one to Theatre Royal. PUBLIC HALL to Let in Eden Terrace, suitable for Public Meetings, &o.—Apply W. B. Payno, Kden Terrace. "\T OKTH SHORE.—To Let, several well- J3I furnlshod Houses, In good localities.— R. and It. Duder. For Sale FOR Sale, Cheap, an Open-Sailijg Boat, New, with Sails, and ail complete. —Apply to Henry Johnson, General Dealer, Hobßon-Btroot. CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.—Apply at tho Star Ofßce. I/lOR SALE, that comfortable Family Jj Residence in Seaflold View, formerly in the occupation of Thos. Peacock, KBq.; freehold allotmont, good well, and in good order.—Apply to H. Ashton and Son, 8, Now Zealand Insur anoo Buildings. rjiOß SALE, a neat Four-roomed Cottage, Jj with freehold allotment and good well, in Napler-streot.—Apply to 11. Ashton and eon, 8, Now Zoalund In-urance Buildings. TfTIOR SALE, a new Six-roomed Cottage JU (verandahs baok and frontl, freehold allot ment, BeaHeld Road; cheap. — Apply to H. Ashton and Son, 8, Mew Zealand Insurance) Buildings. FOR LEASE, a large and dry Ware house, with good cellar, in Custom -Ho use stroet, next to Messrs MoKodzlo and Ross.— Apply to H. Ashbon and Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR SAL.E, very cheap, the Unexpircd Term of Elevon Years of a Leasehold Kight-roomed Bouse and large Garden, cituate on College Hill, Pon&onby; well adapted for a grocery store or private residence. Terms can be made to suit purchaser.—Apply D. B. Orchard, Estato Agont, &0., • 18, Inauranco Buildings. i}iO c—HO USK of four rooms, Scullery, and */io>) Wash-house, with corner Allotment, facing a principal street. This is a very oheap property.—a. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ehortland-stroet. f>-\ »7a—CHKAP COTTAGK of four rooms, S'-L I U with cellar, good well, &0., and Allot ment having 33 feet frontage to a main street.— 8. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland streot. norm—Neat and well-finished HOUSE of *yZi 4\j f Our rooms, with pantry, front and back verandah, wood-house, workshop, tank, etc.; allotmont 51 x 100, fully planted with choice vines and fruit trees. Terms as agreed, —&. Vaile. Honae and Land Agent. »nC|\-HOUSE of four rooms, with verandah &4OU dairy, two tanks, &c, and large Allot ment of volcanic land, pleasantly situated near the Mount Kden Church. Terms, as agrood.—S, Vaile. Houbo and Land Agent, Shortland-street. i?~\ On.—House of Three Rooms (in NowtoD), iji. it\J with Allotment 33 x 100 feet Terms as agreed.—B. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. - noon-TWO Honsoa, one of four large rooms 3JiiQ\j (q U ito new), and one of two rooniF, with allotments 33 x 100. good well. &c.; 25 minutes from Post-offloo.—B. Vaile, Houie and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4?fiKfl»— Suporior Farm of 180 acres of rloh *j\>O\l black loam on limestone formation, all in ftr>t-class order. 100 acres grass, 24 acres orchard,77 acres bush; laige ran adjoining; new Houbo of Four Rooms and ont-buildlncs; Church and school close at hand.—3. Vailo, Land and Houso Agent. Shortland-atreet. p;O . R 'SAL E. Handsome Villa Residence, replete, well finished, and in good order. Verandah ex tnndtng longth and breadth of house; splendid Garden, fully stookod with fruit and ornamental trees, Tho allotment has 132 feet frontage to a main road. Capital position, with view of city and harbour.—Tanner & Evans, Agents, 74, Qucon-stroet. SINGER Sewing Machine, No. 1, for sale, with stand, &0.. Included (com plete)^;_£o^ly_n^w^—Ap^ly^t^TAH L Ofllco : __^ ■XTOLCANIC LAND.—Seven acres for t sale, near Mount Kden. wifa now seven roomed housn, for £450. This is a bargain.— F. G. Kwlngton, OIA to 41,003 LENT on Building Society d&.Llf principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgagee and u>ans negotiated. Son List of Properties for Sale on 4th page—C. Williamson, Kstate ' Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Beven per oont. allowed on money deposited for Investment. ET O R' SALE. Two Valuable Bulldini? Sites, 60 x 100 each, fronting Manukau Road, and adjoining tho Junction Hotel, Epsom.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, 12, Queen-street, or to Mr William Hunter, Auctioneer, Durham-attoet, U 71 OK SALE, a thriving Grocery Business, I? situated in Alma Placo, Ponsonhj, con sistiDg of; Shop, Store-room, and Sovon-rootv.ed DwellinK1, together with two three-roomei Cot tages in ouo block. Owner leaving town. Freehold.—Apply J, L. West, on the premises. ALSO, two well-built Five-roomed Cottages in Frank Sin Road (freehold).—J. L^West. a LSO, two flrst-olass Freehold Allotments in x.v i Ireland-street, fenced aud planted with fruit troeß.—J. L. Wo3t. ALSO, Flvo Acres Rich Volcanic Land on tho Mount Roskill Road, well suited for a market garden (freehold).—Apply tj J. L. West, Alma Plaoe. Ponsonby. U"V O R S A L K. BROOKSIDK FARM, containing 211 acres, on tho Whatawhata (flats; |well known for its excellent pasture; comfortable houso and out buildings ; a goad poitlon in grass, and sub divided. It is very eoavenlent—one side abut, ting on the township of Wha,tawhata, and now main road now being made to Hamilton, Slmllea distant. There 1b a good, school; and rivor where steamers discharge within ten minutes walk. About 2£> acres bush, and ncvni-MUng supply of water.—For terms, &c, apply toMUs.- Braitb'VVAitß. o.n the Farm; or to, Rorertson Brothbri?, Grocers', &c. Uujiper Symonds- B treat. TUST LAKDBD 600 Sacks HOBART TOWN POTATOES Very Prime sample. f G. «. J A X I N S, '• CUSTOM-HQUSK BTKKKT, TjTull b k other a HAVE NOW LANDING. Xx 'FASjKNOTn' and 'Loon Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND IIA.VE FOB SALE— AMERICAN RANGES AND BTOVK3 BARBED STEKL FKNOING WIRE DOUGLiS PUMPS, LAWN MOWKRS CORNSAOKS, ORINDSTONES, OIL STONHa &c. &c, &o. Agents for J. Orals & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merohants, Queen-Btroet ~ i Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores, Albort-strooi;



Public Notices. "]CT OTI C E.—The Partnership hitherto JIH oarriod on by Robert Hall and Joseph 1 Griffiths under the styla of Grilllths & Co. has been dissolved by mutual consent. Robert Hail will pay all liabHitioj and receive all debts duo to the late linn. HOUrcUT HAT-L, JOHEPH GRIFFITHS. Signed in tho precenco ol— J. IIJSNDKY, l"roduco Merchant. Auckland, 28th August, 1880. ■^TOTICE.— In consequence of Mr Gordon J3I Gooch's indisposition, his privato pupils and various classes are informed that for tho next day or two ho will not have tho pleasure ot j mooting them. NT H I S T L E HOTEL, JL QUEKN-STBEBT. M. GALLAHER Takes Po3sosaion on SATURDAY Next, Sep tember 10. Full particulars in Thursday's issue. ■ mWO POUNDS REWARD. I willpay £2 Reward for information that will Convict any Person Keeping Pigs within tho limits of tho Borough uf JParnoll. JOSKPH JjOWNDKS, Inspector of isuisauccs. nnilE Woes of Ireland, by Michael Finity. JL —Sob " New Zealand Free Press," Satur day, August 28th, 1880. VISITING CARDS at an hour's notice. -Stab Office ■VTOUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE^ On WEDNESDAY. Ist September, this Insti tute will bo Removed to Mr Adams'B Buildings, (Jiieen-strcot. Tho floardlni* House will be Op.mcd at tho same time. Young Ladies who aro occupied during tho day will find this a comfortable and convenient place ot residence. Charges moderate. Terms on application to tho Secretary, at the Institute. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. Mb F. O. CAILLTAUJProfessor of Music and Bditor ot the "New Zealand Muse," has tl»3 honour to inform tho public that ho has romoved his privato reßidoncu to Uobson-street, next door to Mr Plumley, Dentist, and is now pro pared to receive a limited number of i'upils for Tuition in Harmony, Vocal and Instrumental Music. , UST ARRIVED, per 'Mail Steamer,' ♦ ' Two Hundred Dozen Jot Bangle Dracelets, 5, 6, 7, and 8 row.—Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Quoen-Btreet. hjßj*^ g^OK WAITARA DIRECT. Tho p.s. 'HAURAKP Will loavo at 2 p.m. TO-MORROW, the 3Ut instant. For f roight apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Onchunga, Agent. j^^v ■""t^ior~samoa" direct. #jjßjß»gßK|K The favourite clipper schooner Will sail on or about THURSDAY next For freight or pass ago apply to H. P. GIBBON, Or, M. NICOoL, Agent. T> AY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). REDUCTION IN PRICE OF BAY COAL. On and after tho Ist of September next the prico of BAY of ISLANDS CO aL, at tho Col liery Loading Ground, Kawakawa, will be TWKLVK (12) SHILLINGS per ton. By order of tho Board. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jdnb.. Secretory. 10, Insurance Bnlldinprs, Auckland, August 16, 1880. TW* O T ICE. Mr Banders, Consulting Homosopath, has re moved to his new residence, Karaka Lodge, St. Stephen's Koad (adjoining Bishop's Court), Parana. At Consulting Room, ii, Shortland street, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. T^TEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. Just Opbnbd Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NKW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising; Blisa, West of England, Bannock burn, and variouß other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. New Twkbds and Coatings 1 A Large Variety of French and German Tweeds. Nkw Tweeds and Coatinob ! Worsted Coatings in all Shades and' Patterns. Nkw Twbeds and Coatings ! Superior Meltona, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Twkkds and Coatings 1 West of England Superflne Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS ! JUST OPBNKD OUT, H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor & Habitmakee, Opposite the South Britten Insurance Buildings. SnoßTLA'xn-sTßraitT, Auckland. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fanoy Vestings for winter wear. Special Observance: All work warranted Han^-Made only. TT^ARKWORTH, MAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his friends and tho public he has resumed Business in the Old Premisei, known as "Thomson's Temperance Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit tho patronage he has always received. EOood Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Hire CW. GOO D S O N • • IMPORTER, 111. QUJCKN-STBiCET (Opposite Tonka's Auction Rooms). POTO3I SILVER, not being plated, but whlto all through, requires no re-plating. French Keyless (Jlooke, Joker Alarms, Banner and Princesses, Geneva and Waltham Watches, tho Climax Dater, Automaton and Initial Stamps. Cutlery, Stationery, Japanese Trays, Rever sible Flower Ornaments, Combs, Inkstands, Puffboxos, Napkin Kings (quite new), Blaok Ink, Wax Yeitas, Indicators, Solitaros, Cheap Jewellery, Concertinas, Pcnn, Pencil?, &c, Flowers, (Porcelain), Flower Vases. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Open from 9to 8: Saturdays, 9to 10. . London Offioe: 58. St. Mary Axe. /GROCERY! riROCERY! W M. HOGG, NEWMARKET, Bega to acquaint hts friends and tho general public that he has Now REMOVED to his NKW PREMISES. He takes this opportunity to thank his Cus tomers for the past support given htm for several years, and guarantees that in the future, as in tho paat, tho same exertions shall be put forth to supply THE VERY OHOICE3T OB1 GOODS, and in every posslblo way please his patrons. His Country Customers will have his best attention, and every order entrustel to him Will DO PROMPTLY EXKCUTKD. FAMILIES WAITED UPON FOR ORDERS He also solicits a trial from any who may not have favoured him. and he in confident their interests will not be ove looked. £JOFFEeI COTFEeI COFFEEI W. S. COL Llt N S Begs to notify that he has made satisfactory arrangements for Roasting anc'l grinding his own Coffees, and has adopted the follow log brands and prio:s :— IMPERIAL, 9a; BULTA.N, Is 9d; and ARABIAN, Is 6d peb m. Those Coffisos, being ground hot from the oylindeis and packed in air-tight canisters, retain their delicate flavour and aroma longer than in any other known process. For strength and quality they cannot be surpassed, being ground from the nnest Ceylon kinds. Those who prefer puro Coffee can obtain it in the berry, or fresh ground, at the Parnell Tea and Ooflfeo Warehouse, Manakau Road, Parnell, Auckland. TO" O T I C E. The business hitherto conducted, by the under signed at Lower Queen-street will, on and after tho 6th September, bo carried on at the Premises lately ocoupied by G. W, Binney, in Durham street, Auckland, and at Qaeen-street, One hunga, under the style or firm of WaLLKR and COM. PANY, as Timber Brokers, Commis sion, Shipping and Custom-Ilouse Agents. J. W. WALLER. August 27,1880. ALL Outstanding Claims against the under signed aro roquoatad to be sent in for Pay ment not later than MONDAY, 6ih September, 1830. J. W. WALLER, Durham-street. August 27,1380. f ARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for U FURNITURE, CARPETS, and BICD DING, is at T. & H. Cookb's, 67. Queen-street; W"ALNUT CARD TABLES, Occa sional Tables, Kidnoy-shaped Writing Tables, and Walnut Music stools, on sale at T. & 11. Cooke'g, 67. Queen-street. ■ HEATHER BEDS, Kapok Down Beds, F Pulu Bods, and all kinds of Mattrasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows for Sale at T, and H. Cookb's, 07, Queen-street. ON LV ESTABLISHMENTS Auckland employing Hternn Power in the Manu facture of Furniture is T. & H, Cooke's, 67, Qooen-Btreet /-^REAT REDUCTION in Price ß of VTT Dining-room Suites at T. & H. Cookb'B, 67, Queen-street. FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers at T. & H. cookb's Furniture and Carpet Warehoure 67, Queen' street. ■' ■-■■ - --■ . ».. ''. ■ ... - Jt_ <



Personal. ILLIAM BELL, from Perth, will please call on G. W. tor letter. EDWARD SHOET.—In pity write your Wife. .Allforglvon.—B.J.W. Kindly communicate with F. N. iarwood, Southbridge, Canterbury. LUKE BLUMER, Engineer, formerly of HarUepool, Darham, JCnglond, who ar rived in Aucklaodabout 12 months airo.—Please loave address at Evening Star Office. A rela tive in town (or a few days wishes to boo him. WILLIAM WALKER, who left lion toy, Staffordphiro, England, about; 1855.— If this should meet your eye, please correspond at once wito Joseph Walker, Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street, Auckland, New Zealand. I HEREBY give notice that I will not be Responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife after tills date. MIC HAUL FITZPATRICK. Auckland, 30th August, 1880. Meetinprs. T~UCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT A. AND PRIZE ASSOCIATION". Membars of tho General and Ladies Commit tees are reminded of the Half-yearly Meeting This h venlne, 3Ctn inst., at the V.M.C. Associa tion llooms. Time. 7.30.-W. apragg, Hon. Sec. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN^ASSO CIATION, Corner of Wellesley and Albert streets. A MKETING FOR Young Men Will bo held in the Lecture Hall TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), 31st instant. Young Men recently arrived cordially invited. Interesting Addresses will be given. 1 ~~ -'■ ■■■■■ " mO ALL LOVERS OF ART. A PUBLIC MEETINgTwUI bo held In tho Museum, Princes street, on TUESDAY, 31st August, at 7.30 p.m., to consider a proposed scheme for the Kstabliahment of a Society of Arts in this town. All ladies and gontloraen who take any intoreat ■ in Art matters are earnestly invited to attend. Hitherto the only Art Society in this town has been confined almost exclusively to Paint ing. It is now proposed to include the. following :-DrawinßS, Paintings, BoulptuHrt Arohitooturo, Modelling in day. Etchings' China, &c, Wax-work, and Leather-work. It is proposed to hold an KxhiblUon of the above Works of Art in this town very Bhoray: therefore a large attondanco of both ladies and gcuttemon at the above moating is hoped tor. J. G. TREVITHIOK, Hon. Sec. pro tern. Amusements. S~fR~HENRV HAVELOCK LODGE, N.Z.O.G.T. The above Lodge will hold their "At Homo" TO-MOKKOW (Tuesday) EVENING, in tho Temperance Hall, at 7 o'clock. Tiokets, Is6d each. pREATB QONCERTE AT YK EHMUERA TOWNE HALL, 'ON YK 2nd Day of Ye Monthe of Septbmbeb, AT EIGHT BY YE TOWNE CLOOKK. YE FIESTE PARTE. 1. Glee Musiok. "Three Chafers" —Farewell Dlxnnia, Kdwyna Hecate. Roberto Oarrlno, Capitima TilloroßO, A. Clarkmontini, K. O'dullivano _ _ .*„, I 2. Musick of yo Emerald Isle. " YeSwcoteLHtle Shamrock"—Giro laaaokino _j & 8. Warlike Musick, " Death of yo Bravo Nel son"—Farewell Dixonla _ i. Readingo from ye Great Poet ol yo Day- Henri Watterini 5. Anoiento Songe. " Old English Gentlemen"— Edwyna Hecate _ „ „ 0. Jacobite Songo, "Charlia is my Darling '— Ne.Ua Penetane 7. Greate Instruments, Pleasing Airs by ye Band —Ye Band YE SECONDS PAETE. 1. Huntynge Musick, "OldTowlcr"—Farewell Dixonla. James Clarklssima, Roberto Car rlna, Johannes tfindiliti, Ettwyna, Hecafcv A. Clarkmentini, E. O'Sulllvano. Kate Jack 2. German Musick, " Rhine Legend" — Kato Jacksonia , . _ 3. Wondlio songe for two, " Comical Court ship "—Perseverance Morrintini and Giro Isaaokino • I. Sweeping Musiok, "Buy a Broom"—Kate rina Clarkissma „ . 5. Ye Bong of yo Clergr, "Vicar of Bray"-A. Olarkmenti , * _ ■ 6. Ye Music* of yn Fish Wife, " Csller Herrln" —FUie Findilltl YE THIRD PAUTE. 4 " Beggars' Opera," by ye Blind Beggare—Giro Isaacklno, Frederick Duo Yonfrtoff National Anthem by all yo Performers, in DO -coming attire. Musical. ■ "VST HE RE IS HEAVEN?" SECOND EDITION NOW PUBLISHED. —Copies may bo had at the A ucbx and Music Warehouse. ;" • '' ■ ■ ■ : -- ■vr c w Tyr us i ci NEW MUSIC 1 NEW MUBIOI NKW MUSIC 1 NKW MUSIC! EX MAIL STEAMER 'AUSTRALIA.' —NOW OPENING, at tho Auckland Music Wahbhouue. i Volunteer Notices. OCOTTISH COMPANY, A.R.B. A Full Dross Parade with arms andjaccoutrc ments. on TUESDAY, Slßt, 7.30 p.m. Full muster requested an business of importance is to be laid betoro a Meeting of the whole batta lion after drill. By order. J. S. FOTHERINGHAM, • , Colour Bergt. Lost and Found. LOST, a Large Black Dog, wath few brown hairs on legs and feet Answers to the name of "Leo." Had on registered, collar, No. 1361.—Anyone returning same to Robertson Bros, will be rewarded.. .\ • • ■< , L~OST"or Stolen, from a paddock in One hunga, a Dark Bay Horse, branded BOW (with X underneath) on near ehoulder.—£l will 30 paid by returning to Robert James. , .£•1 REWARD.—Lost, on Wednesday r& JL last, a Ficobet Coloured Ferret, between. Morningatda and Mount Albert.—Reward Will 3e given on returning same to G. D. Bevin, Butcher, Newton Road. Calls. TTNION ~BEACH~GOLI> MINING %J COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that at a Meeting of Directors, held THIS DAY, a Call (the 9th) of One shilling per Share was made, payable to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on Friday, 10th September, 1880. OllAßl # r J•J? lv 1 Ait \jLi AKJV r , Secretary. Auckland, August 19th, 1880. Board and Residence. C< OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL VJT HOBSON-STREETI Board and Lodprlm; 20b per week (aimdo room) —Me Auctions. TO-MORROW, At 12 o'clock Noon. APPLES 1 LEMONS 1 PEANUTS I R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Quoen-Btreet, To-morrow, at 12 o'olack noon, 60 Cases Apples, assorted Pearmains, Crabs, &c. 7 Cases Lemons 10 Sacks Peanuts WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 1. RETAIL STOCK OF SUPERIOR MEN'S, BOYB' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, TWEEDS, SHIRTS, HOSIERY, &C, &C, &O. THE undersigned has receixed instruc tions to sell, on the above date, at his store, 11, Queen-street, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of above goods in good order. Superior make, and suitable to this marken, gabrie7~lewi,s, Auctioneer.! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. OAT S I O A~T* S I O ATS t For Sale, on account of whom it may concern. G. W. BINNEY \%J ILL soil by public auction at his Mart, TT Queen-Btreet, on Thursday next, at M oolock, 800 Sacks OATS. Terms Cash. ~ .■ : , \', ; '■- * (Continued on Fourth Page.