lliitt wo shall plunge the whole country deeper and deeper into distress, that w shall spread wider tho dismay and wretchedness we are now spreading, till it pervades tho whole country, and that we shall lower still further the crodit of the colony on tho Exchange in London. Our only chance is to take the bull by the horns, and be prepared to face this difficulty calmly and coolly, as men ought to do in the position in which we are placed. Sir, EXTEND TdE PRINCIPLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, and what would be tho first result? The greatest economy in tho expenditure of local money, and a very great reduction in the expenditure connected with this House, ■with the other Chamber, and with the General Government of the country. In the two Chambers we have 132 members. Is it to be siipposed that if wo had an effi cient system of local government we should require much more than half that number? Would not that in itself be an enormous saying? Again, should wo require seven Ministers, or such very large stall's as Minis ters no\v require to overcome the work which they have cast upon them? Wo shtiuld save very large sums in that direc tion. Then, again, we should certainly get rid of that extraordinary expenditure of £2,700 for auditing county accouuts. First, we go to the expense of raising the money from the people, then We distribute it to counties to spend for the people, and then we have a suni on the estimates for audit ing the accounts of the moneys they are spending. Then, again, in administering lunatic asylums, in administering hospitals, in administering education, will an> one maintain for a moment that there would not be an enormous saving if the control, ontirely independent of the General Govcrn jriont—wero placed in properly-empowered local bodies ? The first question would be WHAT SHALL BE TIIK FORM OF THESE LOCAL BODIES ? Are they to be what arc called corporations that is to say, bodies which are always in session, with the Legislature and Executive in one, and which arc only fit, therefore, to do work of the simplest character ? Or shall we have some system like that which prevailed formerly, where a Legislature met for perhaps two months in tho year, where the acts of the executive during the recess were keenly scrutinized, where Select Com mittees were appointed, where there was leisure^ and where there were the appliances to investigate the whole transactions of the past year ? That is one large question. It is the question, I believe, lying at the root ot our present difficulties. And how are wo to consider and to solve it? How are we to give the time necessary for this? Then, again, another large question would arise : When you had con stituted these local bodies yoii would have to decide what branches of the Government should be handed over to them. That would require grave consideration. I know, strange as it may sound here, that an opinion was formerly held in the Province , ot Auckland that, if Nutivc Affairs had been in the hands of the local government, ' there never would have been a Maori war. ' I have heard that emphatically and publicly , stated over and over again in Auckland. : We have since seen, at the Thames, how a j county Chairman dealing with natives who ! had obstructed the Government for years could, by means of a little personal inter- J course, overcome difficulties which tho Go vernment never could overcome. These things constantly occur. I believe now that, if the people on tho West Coast of j, this Island had control over Native affairs, a if they could have personal communion with ■ Te Whiti, instead of dealing with him c through strangers and red-tape, we would j; , not be experiencing our present difficulty there: we would not then have eighty a members of this House voting for an im portant Bill in absolute ignorance of all the j circumstances surrounding it. Then there s is another large question to come before us. ]

WHO IS TO MANAGE OUR RAILWAYS?

The Commissioners recommend an irres ponsible Board; but it may be a question for consideration whether these rail ways could not be better managed by local bodies, if properly constituted. Ques tions of this kind arise, and require the most careful consideration, and it is impossible that we cap in this House give to them cither the time or the attention they deserve. This is the ground upon which I now stand. This Is tho ground upon which I am now going to read the resolution which I would like to propose to the House, aud which I hope will be received by both sides ot the House as worthy of consideration, and with out the slightest tinge of pnrty in it. The resolution is this : " That it is desirable a Koyal Commission should be appointed to consider what system of local Government is most suitable to the circumstances of the colony." Having gone so fay, I ask my self—How ought the Koyal Commission to be constituted ? It is a Koyal Commission that must represent not merely the opinions of Us members, but it must represent opinions from all parts of the colony, and to a very large extent it must represent the conflicting interests of the colony. Mo system of local government based upon mere abstract principles can stand. It must be a system of local government representing the opinions, the interests, and even the preju dices of different parts of the colony, if it is to have vitality. How can we arrive at that? The only way that suggests itself to me is this : "That such Commission should consist of nine persons, elected by the registered voters in the several provincial districts, to bs presented to his Excellency the Governor for his approval and appointment." The nine gentlemen so elected, conversant with the particular districts from which they come, could meet together in this city. I am sure, if they did justice to them, it would take them at least two months. They would consider those questions unbiassed by party feeling and uninfluenced by party struggles of any kind.

WHAT MAY BE EXPECTKD FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM.

It is quite impossible for as to overtake euch work. I feel very strongly the im portance of this question. I feel that upon it rests the financial future as well, as tbc good Government of the country. I feel that if we could only effectually separate our local finance from General Government finance we would all of us understand it better, grasp it better, and economy would follow as a matter of course. I feel that, whatever bodies are so constituted, they must be entirely independent, in their spheres, of the General Government of the country. That is the basis, the only basis, on which, I venture to say, they can safely rest. They must never come to this House, and we must rarely, if ever, inter fere with them. We must get rid of the growing practice of authorizing local bodies to increase their loans—a danger ous practice, of which wo have not yet seen the end. We must get rid of that log-rolling which we are bound to confess does take place. We shall never get rid of that log-rolling so long as we interfere in the slightest degree with the local bodies, which ought to be responsible, not to us, but, like us, only to the people who elect them. Let each body have its own defined duties, and we shall have no clashing. We will get rid of much work which we cannot do, and it will be handed over to those best able to do it. II is impossible, I believe, to overrate the advantages which wo would derive from a settled Government of the kind I speak of in this couutry. At the present moment we are one mass of ex periments. The Treasurer has a batch of them to bring forward. There is a Hospital and Charitable Aid Bill, repugnant to all of ■us, and which would not be necessary if we had true, independent, local government in this country. Then there is a Board of Works, responsible to no one, and sure to go wrong, as all irrespon sible bodies do, after they have been a certain time in existence. They are sure to form arrogant views, and pay very little regard lv the opinions of others. Then wo arc to have a confused system of local finance. Money is to be taken from loans and given to local bodies, and another irresponsible Board is to be created in order to distribute that fund. The people are to come as suppliants to this Board in order to get back a sharo of the monoy raisod from themselves. I do not care how good the men are who compose the Board at first—it will lead to gross corruption at the end. By whom, too, are the wasto lands ad ministered at present? By irresponsible Boards, endowed absolutely with larger powers than were ever allowed to Provincial Councils. I have merely glanced at the subject, having no desire to take up too much time at this period of the session ; but I regard this question of local government as one of the most important that can be brought before the Housb, and shall be con tent if I have induced other honorable members to look upon it in the same light, and give to it the careful consideration which I am sure it deserves.

Jules Verne has made over £50,000 by literary efforts.

Another vessel arriving at Queenstown has reported passing the same raft that was seen by the Scotia Queen from Demerara, aud the opinion that it has been made on board the missing ship Atalanta is confirmed by the circumstance that soon afterwards the bodies of two very young men were seen in the water, who, from the dress and general appearance, might havw/belonged to a man-of-war, '

PARLIAMENTARY.

{FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.

WELLINGTON, this day, REPRESENTATION BILL.

TnE "Times" to-day man article on the Representation Bill thinks it would have beeu better if the average standard of population was a little higher, merging one district with another in addition to those merged by the present bill. The " Times " thinks forty really able men would do the work a great deal better, more quickly and cheaply, and more to the satisfaction of the constituencies than 9J, of whom 50 cannot, without flattery, be called either able or influential. The writer admits that no Ministry could distribute re presentation on a fair basis and hope to sur vive the feat. PATETERE. The Native Affairs Committee on the petition of the Ngatirankara and three other tribes, owners of Patetere, report, "The petition states that their land wa3 proclaimed on the 25th of April, 1878, which [prevented sales ; and that they received no payment, nor agreed to sell or lease, and they pray that the pro clamation be removed." Tho Corrimittee report that tho land proclaimed in 1874 was leased for 21 years. The Government pur chased the interest of Europcaus. The po titiouers admit receiving consideration from Europeans. The Committee had no recommendatioa to make. The Joint House Committee have rcsolvol to abolish tho kitchen garden with tho Parliamentary grounds, and plant tho place with trees. AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL BILL. T) ere are still 55 Bills, in various stages, on the order papers. The Auckland College and Grammar School Bill passed through Committee in a few minutes this afternoon without comment, It is reported, and passed without amend ment. MX HtJKST ON AUCKLAND'S CLAIMS.

Mr Hurst last night hatched a financial egg over which he has been incubated for several months. He canie out as quits a new and shining light on colonial finance, makiiigaspeech of nearly au hour's duration, quoting figures like a book. His object wa3 to shew that Auckland has not received a fair share of expenditure on tho basis of the amount of revenue contributed, carrying his calculations back to the period when Auck land headed tho list of Contributors to the Customs and other sources of revenue. Mr Hurst fairly rose to tho position and delivered a speech with much dramatic action and effect, scornfully repudiating the charges levelled againat him and declaring that ho was animated by high patriotism. The House was in merry humour and cheered the speaker enthusiastically throughout. Mr Harris, who was full of mischevious fun, complimented him on the speech, expa tiating on the advantage Mr Hurst enjoyed by three whole years of the Provincial Council at Auckiand, and being received with an ovation during his famous tour in the Southern provinces. SIR W. FOX ON RACING. Sir W. Fox succeeded in practically killing the Wellington Racecourse Bill. It appears that the Wellington Racing Club is in debt, and it is proposed to acquire the course and mortgage it to retrieve its finance?. Mr MASON, Sir W. Fox, Mr Hutchison and others strenuously opposed the bill.

On the motion for committal, Sir. W. Fox moved that it be committed that day six months, taking the opportunity of de livering a most effective and eminently practical speech on the vices_ of the modern turf. It is precisely on these so cial questions that Sir W. Fox's great abilities and eloquence find ample scope. Whatever differences of opinion prevail as to the practicability of his views he must be credited with deep sincerity, phUanthrophy, and Igreat moral courage in the advocacy of social principles, which are not generally popular. Ho referred to the time,tnirty years ago, when he was steward of the Wellington race-course, but dis claimed the dignity of having worn the silk except once when he rode a horse in an emergency for a friend, and did his best to win, but lost. But he pointed out that racing in these days was very different from thirty years ago, when weight for age races prevailed, and men rode races for sport—not gambling. He quoted from the biography of Charles Kingsley, who was compelled to turn his back on the turf because of its demoralisation and the gambling connected with it. The owner of one of the best, if not the best, horse in the colony told him (Sir W. Fox) that this condemnation of modern turf gambling was literally true, but did not go far enough. Sir W. Fox described in graphic language and manner, which exhi bited thorough knowledge of the arcana of turf-swindling connected with handicap ping, betting, sweep?, consultations, etc. He showed that horse-racing in England entailed the loss of nearly two millions of money annually, which was only recouped by betting. The turf had descended to mere gambling between bookmakers and horse owners. Frequently when a man drew a ticket for a favourite in a race the owner of a horse would threaten to scratch the horse unless the ticket holder shared in the winnings with him. Auy young man who won £500 in a sweep would be demoralised for life. The totali aater was a nil-jut monitor against turf swindling, but only introduced the disease in a milder form. On division, the bill was committed by 28 to 17. Mr Mason, Sir W. Fox, and others talked the bill out till the half-past five adjournment, which practi cally shelves it, as it can only come on again on Thursday, and Thursdays will be Government days.

THE ENU DRAWING NEA.R. There are predictions in the lobbies that the session will close this day fortnight, and the Northern members leave by the Hine moa on Friday, the 26th. DISQUALIFICATION OF MR TAIA ROA. The Committee appointed to inquire into and report on the question of the disqualifi cation of Members of the Legislative Coun-

cil in connection with Mr Taiaroa's case, report that clause 35^'of the Constitution Act enacts that the scat of any Member of the Legislative Council shall become void for any one of the several clauses therein men tioned. Section 37 further provides that any question arising under the preceding section shall bs heard and determined by the Council on its being referred to them by the Governor. The Committee arc of opinion that it would be competent for the Council by addresses or resolution to call the attention of the Governor to the fact of a doubt existing as to the appointment of a member who wa3 incapable of being appointed, or whose seat had becomo vacant from one of the causes specified in the con stitution of the Committee. The report says that whenever a member's seat in the Legislative Council is called in question by »ny member of the Council in consequence of an alleged infringement of the Dis qualification Act 1878, the case not being within the Constitution Act, the Council has, it would appear, the power to hear and and determine it; but the most convenient course is that customary in analogous cases in the House of Commons, where matters of doubt are involved to appoint a com mittee in the first instance to enquire into the Jaw or facts, or both as the case may be. Should the report be to the effect that the member in question was disqualified, and should such report be allirnied by the Council, it is conceived that the Council declaring by resolution that the member in question was disqualified and incapable of sitting or voting in the Council, thereupon such member would be unablo to sit or vote, and that such resolution should be com municated to the Governor by address. PROSPECTING THE THAME . In reply to Mr WiIYTE, Mr Bryce said the Gorernraent wonld make inquiries about the sura of £200 which was promised by the late Government to George Harcourt and another, of Grahamstown, for prospect ing part of the Thames goldfield, which had been expended. It was thought they had not complied with the regulation. PARAKA BLOCK. Replying to Mr George, Mr Oliver said that the Government would not under take to place the sum of £480 on the Supplementary Estimates for opening up of the Paraka block o£ 8,800 acres in the County of Rodney. DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER. Mr MoOKHOUSE moved the third read ing of the Deceased Wife's Sister Bill. Some discussion ensued, Mr Speight declaring that he would not allow the Bill to pass_; he called on those who thought with him on the subject to make such re presentation to the Governor, or, if neces sary, to the Queen, as would ensure the re jection of the Bil|. The House divided—Ayes, 32 ; noes, 13. Division list :—Ayes 32 : Messrs Atkinson, Allwright, Bain, Ballance, Barren, Brown, Beetham, Bryce, De Lautour, Dick, J. T. Fisher (Heathcote), Fulton, Hamliri, Hirst (Wallace), Hurathouae, Kelly, Masters, Mason, McDonald, McLean, Montgomery *

Moorhouso, Oliver, Reeves, Rolleaton, Saunders, Shepherd, Shrimski, Swarison, Sutton, Trimble, Wood. Noe3, 13 : Messrs Bowen, Giaborno, Harris, Hutchison, Jones, Lundon, Pitt, Reid, Seddon, Thomp son, Tawhai, Turnbull, Wallis. The Bill was then read a third time, and passed. CLAIM OF AUCKLAND DEFENCE FORCE. Replying to Mr HAMLIN, Mr Bryce said the Government would not carry out the recommendation of the Commission appointed to inquire into tbe claims of the Auckland defence force, which report has since been supported by the report of the Waste Lands Committee for this session. LIABILITIES OF VOLUNTEER OFFICERS. Replying to Sir George Grky, Mr Bryck said that despite the fact of certain liabilities for uniforms having been incurred by volunteer officers on the faith of full capitation allowance being continued it is not their intention to make provision on the supplementary estimates for meeting such liabilities which half capitation allow ance will not cover. If the Government made any exception they might just as well return to the full capitation allowance in all cases, as each district would be sure to make out an exceptional case. Payment of members. Mr Seddon's Bill was called for in com mittee. Major Atkinson hoped that the member in charge of the Bill would see his way to agreo to progress being reported; Thero was no chance of the Bill passing, and there were other measures before the House which members wers anxious to sco gone on with.

Mr Moss hoped that tho course proposed would not be followed, but that an opportu nity would bo given to record their votts on the subject. Ho was most anxious to sco this much-vexed question finally settled. Mr Seddon said ho was in the hands df the Houso. Government refused to bringin a measure of this kind, and it was in view of that fact he had brought the measure down.

The motion for reporting pr6grcss was then put, and lost on v division of 2(> to 20. A long discussion ensued, but the bill was ultimately sholved on a motion that tho Chairman leave the chair. BILLS. The Municipal Corporations Bill was re committed. Tho Friendly Societies Act Amendment Bill was discharged front the paper. Tho following Bills were passed through committee, were reported without amend meuts, road a third time and passed : — Rabbit Nuiaanco and Jackson's Bay Settle ment Bills.

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WELLINGTON, this day. THIS MORNING'S BUSINESS.

The House met at eleven o'clock. The following bills passed through committee, were reported without amendments, rea.d a third time, and passed :—Tho New Zealand University Reserve, Canterbury Rivers Act Amendment, Dogs Registration, Brand and Branding, and High Schools Reserves. The Fencing Bill was partly considered, and leave granted to sit aguin.

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION BILL,

The Municipal Corporation Act Amend ment Bill passed through committee, and was reported with amendments, read the third time, and passed. The House ad journed at 2.30. a.m.

Colonial Industries Com mission.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

WELLINGTON, this day. The report of tho Colonial Industries Com mission is to the effect that the present tariff is protective though inequitably affect ing artificial advantages to particular industries. Great caution is recommended in changing the customs tariff except for revenue purposes. Further examination re gold, coal, iron, timber, and other resources of the West Coast are recommended. The Commissioners find that tobacco, equal to the liuest American, can be grown in New Zealand ; but, if the Customs Kevenue is of paramount importance, the growth of tobacco ought to be prohibited. The re commendations of the Committee are to promote experimental sugar-growing by a rebato off the duty of sugar used in the manufacture of fruits and preserves, and by bonuses for tho manufacture ot linseed and starch. Encouragement should also be offered to grow olives and mulberries, and the introduction of boes, to fertilise clover and for the production of honey, deserves encouragement. The use of wood for fuel on railways passing through forests is sug gested, aud the duty on coal deprecated, Government should hasten the progress of the coal industry. Clause four advises the employment of fcmules. The woollen industry needs uo artificial aid. The Commissioners further recommend a low rate of railway charges for earthenware, and the remission of the duty on sewing machines, silks, aud threads. The exemp tion of the saffron used by tanners is also advised, and the admission, duty free, of wrought hickory spokes for the encourage ment of local carriage building. The smelting of iron ore or sand is prema ture. A protective duty on jewellery is not recommended. A bonus is reconirafinded for the manufacture of cements. The re mission of the duty ou bookbinders' leather, ruling inks, and other articles used in the trade, is suggested; aod local tenders for Government use recommended. Also, bonuses for ttic manufacture of nulphuric acid and sugar refineries; fifty per cent, on the value realised for first £100 worth of cocoons. The Commissioner offers suggestions for the removal of anomalies in the tariff for the better division and adjustment of the sche dules of articles required by Public Works Department, also, that local manu facturers encourage an enquiry into the working of the patent laws undertaken to obviate the present unsatisfactory cost, delay, and trouble. A careful enquiry is proposed into the practicability of develop ing technical education. Ou the question of bonuses, the commission think the strongest inducement to enterprise would be a guarantee of five per cent Jon the outlay for four, five or six years, according to the nature of the undertaking. They concur in the opinion that a uniform standard of weights and measures for grain and flour should be established by law, and direct public atten tion to the provision in the Special Partner ship Act of 1858, and Partnership Amend ment Act, 1866, under which capitalists can share the profits of the undertaking with a limited liability being restricted to a work ing partner.

CITY SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The fortnightly meeting of this body was held last evening in the Nelson-street school, there being present :—Messrs J. D. Schmidt (in the chair), T. Thwaites, C. B. Andrew, and F. Hewiu.

Capitatioh.—The Secretary of the Board of Education wrote, informing the Committee that they must not rely on jv continuance of capitation upon the present scale.—lt was remarked that the Committee could not carry on with a diminished revenue.

Bkuesford-steeet School.—A letter was received from the same band, statingthat the Board having appro ved,of theConmittee's recommendation had given Mr Bradshaw • nd Miss Allen notice of the termination of their engagements as assistant teachers at the end of the next three 'months. It was resolved that the Board should be in formed that it had quite misapprehended the Committee's recommendations, which was merely that the teachers be removed, not dismissed.

Register of Absentees.— The Board, through its Secretary, also notified that a register was now kept of teachers' absences from duty, and that the advisability of framing a regulation to remind teachers that frequency of absence woald hinder their promotion, was under consideration.

Limitation of Number of Pupils.— The Secretary of the Board of Education wrote announcing that body's regret that it could not comply with the Committee's re quest to authorise an increase of 50 upon the declared maximum number of pupils which should be admitted to the Nt'.son street school.—The discussion of the matter was postponed till next meeting.

Board Election.— A circular was re ceived stating that the nomination of candi dates for the vacancy at the Board, caused by the resignation of Colonel Haul tain, would have to be made on or before the 11th proximo.

WELLESLEY - STREET SCHOOL. — Mr Worthington contradicting a newspaper paragraph, which had stated that a girl had been dismissed from his school for want of space. One girl had, however, been sent home because she was not becomingly dressed.—lt was agreed to ask Mr Worth ington to furnish particulars as to the fault in the girl's dress.

Nelson-street .School.—Mr Brabazon complained of some abusive language which the cleaner of this school had used towards him when he had endeavoured to remonstrate with her upon gome neglect of

duty.—lt was resolved that Mr Brabazon should be informed that the cleaner having stated that she washes out one room in turn each month, the committee cannot take any further action in the matter; and further, that the committee are well satisfied with tho state of cleanliness in the school.

The meeting then adjourned,

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KUSSELL, this day.

The ioiia sailed at 3 p.m. with a cargo oi cattle from the North. She calls in at Wha> nganui. Loaded : Fleeiwing and Ocean. It is blowing a heavy gale from the west ward.

NAPIER, this day.

SERIOUS FIRE.

A fire broke out at 2-30 this morning, in the unoccupied buildings adjoining the Bank of New Zealand. The buildings were in course of demolition, prepartory to removal to make room for new offices for the Loan and Mercantile Company. The fire brigade turned out and promptly extin guished the fire, and succeeded in confining it to where it broke out. The bank was on lire twice, but no damage done.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

This morning a man named James Gredcan was found dead in the graving dock at Lyttelton. He had been drinking soino days, and had evidently climbed over the fence on tho Governor's Bay Road, and fallen over the cliff into the dock, breaking his nock.

Thomas Daly was received in the hos pital to-day with a broken leg. He asserts that lie was stuck up by a man at Rakaia, and in jumping oil" to defend himself, he fell under the wheel, and the man made oIF.

CITY COUNCIL FINANCE COM MITTEE.

The ordinary nlccling of the Finance and General Purposes Committee took place last evening, the following members being present :—The Mayor, and Councillors Goldio, Fleming, Aickin, Offer, Thompson, Wuddel, and Crowther. Salk OF Mlfjii PItOPERTY.—An appli cation by Mr Stimpson (ono of the lessees of the Westorn Springs estate) for leave to sell for £50 a sot of mill stones from Low and Motion's old mill, came up for consideration. —The application wns supplemented by a report from the Inspector of Abattoirs, giving an inventory ot the property taken over, some of which was now missing. The Inspector was called in before the Commit tee, and questioned, when it was ascer tained that Stimpson had received an oiler for the mill stones, and that fearing it might bo withdrawn, ho closed with it on the understanding thut if the Council did nol approvo tho sale, the stones were to bo re turned. After some discussion Councillor Uffor moved, " That the oiler be not enter tained, as it would bo likely to damage tho enlc of the whole property, to which, on the suggestion of the Mayor, ho made tho fol lowing addition : " That it has come to the knowledge of the Council that some portion of tho property has already been removed." Eventually it was resolved that tho Council should decline the oiler of t>'e lessees, and that they should be informed that tho Council was aware that some of the plant and machinery had already been removed, besides requesting that it might be replaced. Draft VVatkrwoek-i By-Laws.— On the Draft Amended Waterworks By-laws being submitted for consideration Coun cillor Oiler expressed his opinion that they should be postponed until after the next election, in older that the ratepayers might have an opportunity of signifying their wishes with regard to thorn.—Councillor Crowther thought that tho present council ors who had had the matter under atten tion for the last eleven months were more capable ot dealing with it than their suc cessors could possibly bo for a long time.— The Mayor said that he was in favour of ,he postponement. In reviewing the effect of the proposed alterations he also said that tho alteration in rute should be made especially applicable to domestic supply. In discouraging tho use of meters for aught but extraordinary supply, he thought they should remember the exceptional case of stores, etc., now rated at 2J per cent. A reduction to 1 per cent might fairly be made here. His Worship theu went on to gay that they should do their utmost to pnpulariso tho employment of tho water as much as possiblo and to do that they should not bo parsimonious or niggardly in supplying it.—Councillor Aickin endorsed tho remarks of tho Mayor. —After some further discussion tho sub ject was postponed for a fortnight. Niohtsoil CoNTEAcr.—It was agreed to recommend the Council to embody the following conditions in the nightsoil con tract, which is to bo let at the end of the present year, viz. :—(1) That the night soil tanks shall bo hung on springs, and that mail patent axles be used in the construction of the carts ; (2) That tho said tanks shall be kept air-tight and duly cleansed; and (3) That the carta will not bo allowed within the city or streets abutting thereon before 12 p.m. or after 5 a m.

Main Sewer.—A Sub-Committee was appointed to confer with a Harbour Board Sub-Committee re the diversion of the main sewer to the breakwater. Durham-street.—lt was decided to recommend the fixing of the levels of this street. Street Crossing.—lt was also resolved to recommend tho construction of a street crossing from the Waitemata Hotel to the Queen-street wharf. Tree Planting.—Messrs Heath and Hank's tender for this work was accepted. Several minor matters were disposed of.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

A special meeting of the Chamber of Com merce wa3 held this afternoon, There were present : Messrs T. Morrin (chairman), McMillan, J. M. Clark, Bennett, Maseiield, McKenzie, Fraser, Pierce, Chambers, Lamb, Bcardsley, Hull, Lennox, Aickin, A. £. Isaacs, Shcra.

Fire and Marine Insurance Com panies BILL. -The Secretary of the Wei lington Chamber of Commerce forwarded copy of a resolution passed by that body re the Fire and Marine Insurance Companies Bill, now before Parliament. The resolu tion was, that it was not thought desirable that the said Bill should become law, for various reasons, of which the following is the substance :—(1) It has not been shewn that such a measure is required ; (2) Neither the general public nor the mercantile com munity have expressed any desire for legis lation in this direction ; (3) The guarantees provided by the Bill are too small to afford any real protection to insureis; (4) The provisions of the Bill are in many cases arbitrary and restrictive; (5) That there is reason for believing that many of the English and Foreign Insurance Com panies are, by their Acts of Incor poration, precluded from complying with the provisions of the Bill; (6) That such a measure should not have been intro duced without seasonable notice; (7) That it is undesirable to impose restrictive requirements tending to limit the number of competing Companies ; (8) That. any legislation should have been confined to requiring every Insurance Company doing business in the Colony to appoint a general agent, upon whom all lawful pro cesses against the Company might be served. The Chairman announced that since the receipt of the resolutions the bill referred to had cither been abandoned or shelved. Still that fact did not render it unnecessary for the matter brought under their notice.— Mr McMillan thought that the more they considered the Wellington Chambers reso lution the more would they commend them selves to their judgment. They enunciated a principle which they could warmly endorse, viz., the uuadvisability ot limiting competi tion or of .driving foreign companies from the field. The speaker then went onto detail the results ot combination of Insur ance Companies in adhering to a common tariff, of which he had once had experi ence. He considered that Insurance Com panies had a perfect right to look for reasonable profits from their business, but then the tariff should not be unduly raised. —It had been said that no Companies heie objected to the Bill, but he knew of two Companies which did object to it, and which would have to withdraw from the colony if it became law. One was the Liverpool, London, and Globe, and the other was the Sun. He had heard that some people had urged as a grievance the inability of getting prompt settlement of claims against foreign Companies, but no instance of such delay had come under his observation. He"moved, " That the opinions of the various insur ance companies should be solicited before any action is taken by the Chamber." The Bill had been ahelved, s> that there was on urgency for immediate action.—Mr G. S. Jakina seconded the re olution.

(Left isifing.)

A church tempsrance society haa beep founded at Christchurch.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13.



Personal. WILL Mrs C ■ return the work sh took from Albert-street t If not f orthe proosedings will be takeD.—A.At Merchandise. ■VTEW REASONS mEA{ 1880.81. Ex ' Tk Anau,' Transhipped from S.B. ' KILLAIiNEY,' THE FIRST SHIPMENI Off THE ABOVB IS NOW TO HAND, And Samples for Liquoring may be obtaincc from the undersigned. H. B. MORT O*, CUS OM-HOUSK-BTREKT. THROWN, "DAItIIETT, & /^O., HAVE RECEIVED, THIS DAY, Pbb as, 'Te Anau,' from Foo Chow Direct, THEIR FIRST SHIPMENT otf BEST-CLASS XTEW QEASONS HTIEA. Tho above have boon judiciously solootod, and havo arrived in tho ehortost time on record. SAMPLES tobohaaat BROWN, BARRETT, & CO.'S, EIiUOTT-STBEET. TT UL L s"k OTHERS HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'Famenotii' and 'Loch Doon,' 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE— AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBKD STKKL. FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWKRS CORNBACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONHS, &c, &c, &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- HULL BROTHERS, Auctloncore, Wine and Spirit Merohants, Quecn-stroet Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Freo and Bonded Stores, Albert-stroot. Meetings. T> AIL WAY EMPLOYEES. A Meeting of Railway Employes will bo hold at tho Brltomart Hotol, Custom-house street, on SATURDAY, tho 14th August, at 0 p.m. sharp. THE Quarterly Meeting of tho Licensing Court for tho District of Coromandol will be hold at tho Court-house, Coromandol, on 'UESOAY, the7ta day of September. 1880, at «, hour of noon. j. B . GATLAND , Clerk of Court. Resident Magistrate's Court, Coromandol, August 2,1880. "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD-MINING J3I COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting ot tho Sharnholdo's of Jho' abovo Company will be hold at tho Company's Ofllce, 5, Insuranoo Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, Sep tember 2,1880, at 3 p.m. Business :—To authoriso tho Directors to Let the wholo op any portion ot tho Mino on Tribute, and to consider tho future Working ot the Mine. By ordor, JOHN R. RANDKRSON. Manager. Auckland, August 11.1880. Tenders. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, August 13,1880. Applications will be received at this Ofllco untIITUESDA.Y, tha 21th instant, at noon, for Two Apprentices to tho Pilot Borvice. Applicants not to be under 16 years of ago. Applications to bo in their own hand-writing. Further particulars may bo obtained upon application to tho Secretary of tho Board. D. H. MoKENZIff, Chairman, mE N D E R S WANTED. TondoM for Docking and Repairing the Bar quentino 'Falcon,' according to specification to be seen at onr otilco. will bo received up to eleven o'clock TO-MORROW (Saturday) lore noon. Lowest or any Tcndor not neccssari'y accepted. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, August 13,1880. TENDERS for tne Erection ot a School house at Mangero will be received at the OfllKO of tho Education Board, Wyndham-street. Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, 18th August, 18H0. Plans and specification may be s?.on at tho Office Of tho Board, or at the School, Mangere. VINCENT E. RICK, Secretary. rpENDERS for the Erection of a Teacher's I Dwolllng at Lower Matakana will bo re ceived at tho Office of the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of WEDNKSDAY, 18th August, 1880. Plans and specification may be seen at the Office of tho Board, or at tho School, L ower Matakana. VINCENT K. RICE, Seorotary. Goldmining Notices. I THE UNDERSIGNED, hereby make , Application to REGISTER the UNITED GOLD1 MINING COMPANY as a Limited Company under the provisions of "The Mining Companies Act, 1872. Ist. the name of the Company is to bo " The United Gold Mining Company (Limited.) 2nd. The place of operations is at Coromandel, in the Provincial District of Auckland, In the Colony of New Zealand. 3rd. The Registered Ofllco of tho Company will be situated at the New Zealand Insurance Company's Buildings, Auckland, in the Pro vincial Diatriot of Auckland and Colony of New Zealand. 4th. The nominal Capital of the Company is Eight Ihousand Pounds Steiling, in Eight Thousand Shares of One Pound Sterling each. 5. The number of Shares subscribed for la Six Thousand, being more than two-thirds of tbo Shares in the CompaDy. 6th. The number of Shares paid up is nil. 7th. The amount already paid up is nil. Bth. Tho name of the Manager is Dennis Gilmore MacDonnel. ■ 9th. The names and addresses, and occupa tions of the Shareholders, and the number of Shares held by each at this date, aro as fol lows :— Thomas Macffarlane, Auckland, Accountant, 150 shares .Tamea Marshall Lennox, Auokland, Estate Agent, 159 shares Patrick Gloeson, Auckland, Hotel Keeper, 150 shares DtinielJFrands Ryan, Coromandel, Miner, 916 shares Michael Sheehan, Coromaudol, Miner, 91G Bharo3 James Ryan, Coromandel, Minor, 916 Bhares James Atkinson, Coromandel, Miner, DIG Bhares Thomas Sheehan, Coromandel, Miner, 916 shares William Ryan, Coromondel. Minor, 916 shares Dennis Gilmore MacDounell, Auckland, L)?al Manager", 5t shares Dennis Gilmore MaoDonnoll (intru-t for tha Company), Auokland, Legal Manager, 2,000 shares Making a total of 8,000 shares. Dated this seventh day of August, one thou sand eight hundred and eighty. D. G. MACDONNBLL, Manager. Witness to signature— (Signed) Joseph Newman, J.P. I. Dennis Gilmore Macdonnoll, do solemnly and sincerely declare that let. I am the Manager of the said intended Company. 2nd. The above statement is, to the best of mybollrfand knowledge, true in every parti cular, and I make this solemn declaration, con scientiously believing the Bame to be true, and by virtue of an Act of the General Assjrably of New Zealand intituled "Ths Justices of the Peace Act, 1866." D. G. MACDONNELO, Manager. Taken before me this seventh day of August, one thousand eight hundred and eighty. (Signed) Joseph Nbwmam. I Justice of the Peace.



Wanced. ~ e "TT7 ANTED KNOW N.-Ladi x T t Mohair Stems, for the hair, three for ( worth Is eaoh, and heaps of other Bargains „ I my New Advertisement, in the 3rd coluir Ith page.—W. H. Dampier. ANTED, an Office (three rooms) < the first or eecond floor of a building the neighbourhood of Lower Queen, Wyndhai or Shortland streets.—Apply by letter to " Beti Star Office. ANTED, a Dairy of good Fre; Butter.—Apply Star Ofnce. WANTED, a strong Lad to help j house and g»r..en; hoard andlodgii found.—H. Barton. Star Office. WANTED, Employment in a con: dential capacity as Amanuensis; ortl advertiser would give Lessonß in EdbHs French, Latin, and Greek. Terms: Six hou u-day, five days per week, 30s.—AddreE X.Y.Z., Post-office, Upper Pa rnell. WANTED, two Apprentices to tl Dressmakius;.—Mrs Mar!er, second hou! from Ponsonby Hall. AiNTIiD, a strong Errand Boy.- Apply this office. TIT ANTED, a good Farm Servant. ---7 v John Udy, Panmure ANTED, Good Hand as Saw Car taker, and capable of taking charge < Bush Mill.—Apply Manager, Guthtie and La nach's, Onehunga, Saturday, 11th inst. WANTED, a Good Cook.-Apply! Mr C. Veith, Blue Post Dining Koom Victoria-Btreet. \*7 ANTED, by an experienced Laui T T dress, living near Epeom, a few famllii washing.—Address, S.T., Post Office. Onehung WANTED, Gentlemen's Washing, by respectable Laundress; highest refe ences given.—Apply this office. W'AIfTErD, Ladies to know thi William Rattray has Just Opone a Case ot First Choico Josephino Kid Glove 2, i, and 6-Button.—6C, Queen-streot. ANTED, by a respectable Youn Man, a Situation as Grocer's Asslstani or would mako himself useful as Storeman < Carter. Ten years' colonial experience; highei references.—Apply A.0.T., Post Office. YJST ANTED KNOWN, that Professc y T Fraeor's Lecture on " Writing by Sound in the Newton Hall, is Postponed until Frida; August '11. WANTED KNUWN, that at C. W Goodson's'.Storo.lll, Queen-street (oppi site Tonk's Mart) you can bo supplied at one with Note-paper and Envelopes, Stamped i: Gold, Black, or Colour, any given addreaa ii various types, or any Initial Lettrr, One Quir of Superflno Note-Paper, stamped in gold to an address, and 21 Court Knvelopcs to any initial 2s. Your name mounted (for stamping) ii Nickel Press, Rubber Lettera on Niokol Piatof Pads, Ink, and box, ss; with Indelible Ink fo Marking ■ inon and Pads, Is extra. Yourlnitla Lottor in Rubber (beautiful typos), with Pads Ink, and Box, 2s; additional letters beyond th first, la extra. Tho Climax Dater, 30s; the Automaton Stamp, 7s Gd; " tho latest and best Patent Metal-bodied Rubber Type, complet marker for linen and family printing, threi distinct styles in one case, price (complete, 20s 100,000 Commercial and Note Envelopes, 2d 100.0 CO Superfine Commercial, Court and Alber Knvelopos 3d per packet. Note-Papor corres pondlngly cheap. AiNTED, Purchasers for Fifty Tom of splendid Seed Potatoes, grown a their farm, Panmuro; freo from worm.—Fisho; and Co. W" ANTED, Orders for Trouacrs t< Measure 13a 01; Trousers and Vest 255; 'Suit, f s<; Marvellous value at Phillips' Mart 170, Quoen-strcot ANTED, tho Musical Public to know that the 20th number ot tho "Now Zealand Muse" will contain "The Aucklanc Maroh," composed by G. J. Bowring, a loca amateur; and also Criticisms on tho Chora Society and St. James's Mutual Improvemenl Association Concerts. ANTED to Sell, a well-built Buggy- WaiKon; fitted with waggonette scats, which remove easily. Riving room to carry goods. Combines tho appearance of tho buggy with the utility of an express waggon. Price, £12,—8u11, Coach Painter, Wftkoflold street; or tho Builder, K. Harvlo, next Queen's Head Hotel, Upper Queon-Etreet, whore others are in progress. XXT ANT E D KNOWN. TT Moat retailed TO-DAY ot Wholesalo Prices—Mutton, 2d; Boiling Hoof, 2}dand3d; Priino Roast Beef, id; do. Corn Beef, 3d ; l.atd, Cd ; Bacon, Gd to 8d; Pork by tho side, 4d ; PorK . u au«agcs. Gd; Superior Beef Sausages, 4d; Smoked Beef, Ox Tongues; Gorman Sausages, Gd. Everything guaranteed be3t quality and lowest prico.—J. ITOS3, Butcher, Grey-street. ANTED KNOWN.-We are Deliver ing in the City, for cash only :—Best Tilrco Firewood, 12s per ton; Ditto, cut in blocks, 13s per ton ; Waikato Coal (best house), 22s per ton; Taupirl Coal (host house), 23a per ton.—W. & G. Winstone, Custom-house-street Host and Weßt. ANTED.—Boats 1 Boats ! Boats !— J. W. Carr & Pons are now offering to ie publio Boats of every class, at a lower figure ban can bo supplied elsewhere. Inspection Invited. A specialty—a Pleasure-boat, com plete, for iJS.—J. W. Carr & Son", Custom-house strcot West, Builders to H. M. Navy. \)S7"ANTEp~KNOWN to the inhabitants TT of Wollington-Btreot and neighbourhood, Twenty per cent, saved by purchasing for Cash. All goods guaranteed of flrat quality at lowest possible prices. Cash Trade only.—G. Browning, Corner or Wellington and Hepburn- Btreots. ANTED—Money to Lend from £50 to £300 on good security. Can bo paid oil' in quarterly instalments.—Appiy by letter to "Lender," Star Office. ANTED] my Customers aud the general public to know that I haro from tho Shop in Victoria-street, known as tke Middle Shop, to the Choip Boot and Shoe Warehouse, adjoining tho Theatre ojal, Victoria-street —vVm. Holdswortb. J^" ANTED to Purchase (for cash), a V T small Cottage, with freehold allotment. —Address, stating prico and locality, J.0.R., Star Offica. WANTED KNOWN, that Oaiiaw and Co. havo on hand a Largo and Well- Selected Stock of Timber, Shingles, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, and Palings, Wo receive orders for all kinds of! Joiners' Work. Mouldings, &c. Timber by the cargo forwarded to any port from our Coast Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custom-house Btreet West. \\r ANTED KNOWN, that the under t ? signed aro Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepakinß. Wool, Tallow, Stc, athighestmarket rates.-GARRRTT Bros, Tanners. Wool Mer o hunts, Wholesalo and Retail Boot Manu facturers, Wakcfield-street, Auckland ;Fasting- Btreet, Napier; Gladstone Road, Gisborno; Devon-street, New Plymouth; Thames-street, Oamaro. Works: Star Tannery, Oakley's Creek, Whau, and Point Chevalier. Y^ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr T » and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-street. N.B.—The increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. Yjrr ANTED, Purchasers for CUT KAURI FIREWOOD at Four Shillings per Load (Cash) of 10 cubic feet, at Yard, Custom-Houso-Btreet West. AUCKLAND 'IIMBER CO. ANTED KNOWN—ThaiTSamuel White has Opened a Yard near Brlto mart Hotel, Custom-House-stroet, for the ealo ot Posts, Rails, Palings, Coal, Firewood, &c. All kinds of Fencing done by contract. Wire, Paling, Corrugated Iron, Ornamental Fences. All hinds of Gates fixed. Post* supplied ready bored and morticed. Rai's dressed on the ground. All at very lowest pricoi.—Address, Sain. White Custonx-House-stroet, opposite Brltomart Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, that J. Morri son, ABpholter, has Removed to his New Yard Custom-House-street West, between Hobson and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notice. Also, a Largo stock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesalo and retail. ANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timber can now be Purchased at the Yards of D. Goldio, Albert-stroot, close to Dock. He having purchased between 300,000 and 400,000 feet ofSeasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will be prepared to give customers the benefit of his purchase. ANTED KNOWN—J. Eccles, Hob son stroet,bcgs!to!inform his friends and the public generally that he is Selling OH' bis Stock of Hosiery, Boots, Towels, Ruffling, Sil vered and Gilt Earrings and Broaches, Soli taires, Hairbrushe?, Combs, Dress Pieces, Klowers, Children's iTelt Hats, Coloured Crochet Cotton Workboxes, Glove boxes, Jackets, &c, &o ,—Note ths addresß: J. Eccles, Hobson etreet. two-doors from Foley's, Victoria-street. ANTED.—Wanted to Sell, cheap, Good Salt Butter. Gd. 83, and lOd lb; Chosse, Gd lb; Wineglasses, Id. and 6d; Tumblers, 6d each, 5s dozen; Decanters, only Is; Water Bottles and Glasßes, Is 3J ; Chambers, 2s Gd ; Superior Sets ot Jugs, only 4s set; '"oilet Pots, 15s ; Brown Teapot, from Is 3d to 2i 6d; Cupa and Saucars, Gd each, 5s Gd dozen; White and Gold, 3 lines. 103 6d dozen ; Pink China, 11s dozen; Coloured China, Is each; Largo Fluted China C p3 and Saucors, Is each; Small China Plates, 6d; Cruet Pottles, 3 for 2s; Plated Cruets, from 5s Gd; Shoe Brushes, 2s Gd and 3s Gd tho set; Scrubbing Brushes, from ii to Is each; 2-inch Wire Nails, Ulbs io a packet for 3s G.I, or 18s per case of 1121hs; Tin Tacks, only 3d and ii packet; Japanese Chest of Drawers, only Gs Gd; Japanese Trays (only a few left), Is oach; Good Teaspoons, Gd each, 5s dozen; Japanese Fancy Tables, 18s and £1 each; and a variety of other things. Tho Paragon Feeding Bottle for Infanta, with 2 brushes, only 9d; Good Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pairs for 2a Gd: Salt cellars, only 4d ; C'othes Pegs, 1 dozen for Gd, Is 3d gross; Sago, 5d lb: Brown and Poison's Cornflour, only 8d lb; Peanuts, 4d lb, 3s for 12lbs; Tart Tins, i for Gd, 9 for Is; Harper Twelvetrees Washing Powders, only Gd per dozen, 5s 6d gross-box.—H. WATTS, Pitt- B treat. WANTED. -A Kare Chance. — For absolute Sale, at WM. EYRE'S, Vic toria-street. Knniskillcn House. For four weeks I will soil off my stock of Winter Goods at Cost Price. The following prioes will bo a guarantee that tho sale ia no puiF. lam over-stocked with Kid Gloves, and they must ho sold:—10 rfozon LopineKid Gloveß. Summer Fancy, 2s per pair, 2-button, worth 3s Gd; a good dark colour in Kid Gloves, 2-button, 2s, worth 3s Gd; splendid value in Long Ostrich Feathers, 53 Gd, worth 10s 6d; Blue Dress Serge, at 8d yard, worth It Gd; assorted colours in Satin Clotli, at did yard; Heavy Dres3 Serge, Is 3d yard, worth 2s ; All wool Crimean Shirting, Is Id, worth 2i; 10-4 Super. Blankets, 18s 63, worth 22s Gd; Heavy Wincy, 11 yard, worth 8d; Oi'c'oth, 2 yards wide. Is y*rd, worth 2s 6d; Fancy Window Blinds wide, at lOd to Is, worth 2s yard. The balance of roy Boots and Shoes I will sell at any price to clearf; a splendid lot ot Waterproof Ulsters, 10s. worth ?15s; extra-good Jackets' half-price; 30 dozsn Silk Scarves, Is, worth 2s, Gd 20 dozen Lace Collerets, Is, worth 3s Gi; xolendid Blaok Kid 2-button Gloves, 3s, worth is Gd: wide imitation Welch Flannel, IOJd yard ;2, 3, 4-button Kid Gloves, in-all makes; 500 yards Real Maltese Lace, at Us 3d, worth 2s Cd, to be bad.atW.EXßß'Bi



_ - Wanted* !£ B WANTED KNOWN, at C. W. Good ji Tt son's Store, 111, Qaoen-street (oppositi ' Tonks' Auction Mart), yoa can ho supplied witl 1 Potosi Silver Forks and Spoons from 5s dozen - wearing equal to silver, and never requiring on re-platiug. Waltham and Geneva Watches in from 30s; Joker and Carriage Alarms.from 21s m , PrlnoeßS, 10s 6a: Banner Clocks, 7s 6d; Tabl< i " Cutlery, Pocket Knives, and Scissors; Porcelait ' Flowers and Vases, Table and Chamber Glass - ware, Japanese Trays, Concertinas, Jewellery 3h and a host of other Novelties too numerous tt mention. Wholesale and Retail. London Office j- 58, St. Mary Axe. ]g \IT ANTED KNOWN.—A consignment T V of first-class Sewing Mathines to be soW jr at less than Manufacturer's Prices. Sewing tt" Machines, and small Machinery of every doscrlp ue tion accurately repaired by W. J. Butler b, Kngineer, Weilesley-Btreet. " XTTTA.NTED to Purchase, for Cash, Besi ' TT Kauri Shingles, Palings, also Hous< - Blocks.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmil 10 and Manufactory opposite Gas-works. Office it so Custom-house-street. - TVr ANTED X N U WN, To all in Want of Money.—L. H. Neu megen is prepared to advance the same on personal or any other security, repayable bj _ Weekly instalments.—Note the address: 165, c . Queen-streat, opposite the Savings' Bank. of A LADY, recently arrived from Eng "> J\_ land, and about to reside in Auckland, ie willing to take a few Children as boarders oi m by the day. Instruction in English, Arithmetic, „ French, German, Italian, Music, and Painting ' in Oils and on Porcelain Address (by letter), .. " King," Star Office. a- mo SPOKTSMEN AND OTHERS. °9 1 —Wanted Known,.that Pheasants and all 5." kinds of Birds ate beautifully Stuffed and a Mounted on Ornamental Stand, very cheap, by , r _ R. Madden, Hairdresser and Naturalist, Cus tom-house-street. id Lost and Found. _ T OST, a Gold Ear-ring between Lome ig J_J streei and St. James's Hall.—The finder t " will be rewarded on leaving it at Mlbs Donald ir son's, Lome-street. 8t T OST, on Tuesday night, a Whip in _ _I_J Qaeen-street.—Finder will be rewarded >r on leaving same at this office. I' T OST, on Tuesday evening, by a poor '' JLJ man, a Cast Steel Garden Bake with JUne _ attached, between the bottom and top of Parnell. '. —Anyone returning the same to Mr Cruok }. shank's, Mechanic's Bay, will be rewarded. |? T OST, a Cheque on the Alburnia Gold „ I 1 Mining Company for £3 2a 6d. Payment .; stopped.—The finder will be rewarded on re- turning the same to Arch. Clark and Son. h T OST or Stolen from the residence of the n I i Owner in Grafton Road, an elaborately ■• Carved Maori Walking Stick. A reward will be jj paid on ita recovery.—Apply this office. ', TfiORTY POUNDS REWARD. c LOST, somewhere in Queen-street, a Number of Notes, amounting to «270, made np as fol -0 lowa : Twelve £20-notes and Three .CiO-notes, ? Anyone finding and returning the same to . Mr C. S. Stovin, Bank of New South Wales, t * will receive the above Reward. ; KST The Numbers of Notes are known, and payment is stopped. S r SI J TO Let. - rriO LET, io City Road, convenient ' JL Ei<?ht - roomed House with verandah, ;, balcony, scullery, and a. splendid view of city, ~ harbour, and surrounding districts.—Apply to Samuel Davenport, on the promises. ' npO LET, Two or Three Kooms (un ' .!_ furnished); use of kitchen; pleasantly 1 situated; rent moderate.—For particulars ap> 1 ply cilice of this paper. t nnO LET, a Comfortable Six-roomed Cot- JL tago, in the best part of Grey-street, in good order; rent low to a good tenant.—J, M. " Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. ' ra^O LET for a term, or for Sale, a Com- JL fortahlo Bight-roomed Family Kosidence, , on Ponsonby Road, opposite top of Franklin • street.—Apply to 11. Laing, Pictonstreet. : rjlO LET, a Well-finished Seven-roomed B House In Waitemata-street, Ponsonby, near tho Convent, co nmanding one oi the best views of tho harbour; garden planted with i choice fruit trees; never-failing well; gas laid ; on; larre outhouses.—A poly on the premises, or tci Mr James GrahamJßallder. T(J~BE LET, at Parnell, a Ten-roomed Family Hou-e with Garden.—John Buchanan, fhortland-street. rO LET, a Workshop (brick), close to Arthur's Mart, Queen-street; admirably adapted for storage. Kent, 12s per week.—Mr A. Mathieson, Confectioner, Queen-street. OHOP and DWELLING (Hobaon-street, iO opposite Wellington-streetl to Let. Ten ders will be received for hire of the same as soon as out of the builder's hands.—Apply to J. Kirkmau, Upper Nelson-street. For Sale. m O BE DISPOSED OF. A rapidly increasing STATIONERY, TO BACCONIST, and FANCY GOOD 3 Business, in Cambridge. - The premises, which comprise Shop and Dwelling, are situated in tho best bnsines3 posi tion in Cambridge, and can cither be Purchased on terms or Leased for a number of years. Immediate possession can be given. For particulars apply to J. B. GRAHAM, Eollciior, ShorUand-etreet; Or, J. T. CAMP, Cambridge. i> ROAD WOOD'S PIANOS. For Sale, one of Broadwood's SEMI-GRAND PIANOS, just landed from England. On view at tho Auckland Music Warehouse, corner of Qneen-streot and Vulcan Lane. tpINE JSLAND ORANGES. — Down ? again ;be in time.—At Sandford's, Cheap Fruit and Provision Store, Victoria-street, corner of Albert street. CJMALL DAIRY FAKM. TO LET OR (O FOR SALE. For Sale, a Lease having 3J years to run, with tho option of purchasing the Froohold, ot a U-acre Farm, with Cows, House, Cart, Good will of Milk Run, &c; also, Four-roomol House, Stable, Cow-shed, Dairy at.d Utonsils, &c; conveniently situated near Auckland.—3. Vaile, Land and House Agent. Shortland-street. |Ti O R S A" L W. A New Five-roomed Cottage and Freehold Allotment for sale, situated in Day-street, off Beresford-Btreet. Price, £310.—Apply to A. Hanson, on the premises. ffiOß SALE, a lot of Beautiful Shells 1 and Real Coral, at McLean's Fish and Oyster Shop, Custom-tfouee-Btieet. IJIOR SALE, four Glass Cases, in good ' order; will be sold cheap.—Apply at T. Powell's Diniog Rooms, Lower Queen-street. CIOR S&LET^Oaten Chaff; first-class L? quality.— h. D. Nathan & Co., Shortland street. IT^OK SALE, a quiet Cow near calving ; D a splendid milker; owner about to leave the Province.—Apply this office. &?~l A to *I.OOJ LENT on Building Society d&.L\J principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and lioans negotiated. Sea List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—U. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.-- Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. JUST Finished, and for Sale, a New House, near the Station, Mount Eden. There are six rooms, registered grate, cup boards, sink%»nd water laid on, in addition to a good well. Price, £360. Apply to F. G. Ewing top, Queen-street. »_ JUST LANDED. 600 Sacks HOBART TOWN POTATOES Vbby Prime Sample, G. S. J A X I N P, CT7STOM-HOUSE STREET. Board and Residence. iTi OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL <Or HOBSON-STREETI Board and Lodging „20s pot week ("intrlu room) _25a Musical. "Royal <^^il^v^^^f> rF Musl0> AC iDEMX <^SPBBSS^J;ir IIONDON. MR B. GORDON TOOCH (Bronze and Silver Medn'"Bt aad Associate) 'having studied Three Yf Era in this Royal and "National Institution, is in tie opinion of the •• several Professors with whom he was placed, "duly qualified to teach SiDging.—(signed) " G. A. Macfareen, Mus. k Doc. Cambridge.— " 1879." In reference to the above.' Mr Gooch is pre pared to receive names of Private Pupils for BingiDg and Production of Voice at (Auckland Music Warehouse, whore communications may be left, 13 Private Lessons (Half-hours) £3 3s Od 13 Piivate Lesbos (Hour's length) £5 5s Od. WILCOX &1 WHITE AMERICAN ORGANS! ORGANS! ORGANS! Call and see our New Shipment of Parlour and Church Organs, from £15 to £50. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE 74, Queen-street. HM.S. PINAFORE, DREAMLAND • WALTZ, And Novelties per English Mail. Also, NO. 13 AUSTRALIAN MAGAZINE, Containing "Take Me Home," "Grandfather's Clook," "Old Log Cabia," "Babies on Cur Block," See, &c. AT THE AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, - 7it, QUEBN^STRSBT^ :



Public Notices. WANTED, 1,000 more Customers 1 make the CO-OPERATIVE CAS: SYSTEM' a Permanent Public Benefit.—Garlic fc Cranwell, City Arcade. TWO-BUTTON Black KID GLOVES A case iuat opened, beautiful Quality, 3s 8 per pair. Few dozan Coloured, Is 9d (job).- Garliok & Cranwoll. SPECIAL Remnant Tays—Fkiday an SATtJRDiY every week. Rf mnants of a kinds sold far below ordinary prices.—Garlio & Cranwell, City Hall Aroado. r ___ EMN ANTS of Dress Material, Flanne] Calioo, Sheeting, Ribbons, Trimming! Shirting, Tick, Kmbroidory, Serges, &c, s Co-operative Cash Pricen.-Garllckfc Cranwel EMN ANTS ot Tweed for Boys' wear 20 Men's Dark Snits at 18s 6d, half price 60 Macintosh Coat?, quite sound, 7s 6d to 9s 6t half price. Co-operative Canh Pricea at tn City Hall Arcade.-GarUck & Cranwell. LEASE remember we are carrying o; our Drapery and Clothing basineßS on new system: Our Goods are sold at One-Hal the profit they used to be, but for CASH, on th Co operative system. Remnants are marked a lower than that to clear them off every Frida; and Saturday.—GarUck & Cranwell, City Hal Arcade. Terr B. M E T C A L F E ESTATE & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 29, Insurance Buildings. The advertiser, having had 17 years' .ex perlence, and being intimately acquainted wit] all properties now in his hands for sale.cai advise intending Settlers in their choice ot land FARMS.from 50 to 8,000 acres, on hand. Ful particulars on application. Several good In vestments for Capitalists. Commissions of every description execute! for Country Settlers at low rates^ TVTEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS Just Opkned Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings ! A Large Variety of French and German TweedE Nkw Tweeds and Coatings ! Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns New Tweeds and Coatings ! Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians Ii all shades. New Twbeds and Coatings ! West of England Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS JUST OPENED OUT, H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor & Habitmakke, Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings. SHORTLAND-BTRK&T, AUCKLAND. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Vestings foi winter wear. Special Observance: All work warranted Hand-Made only. DROF. FRA3ER will deli ydSsjßJV. JL ver his Highly Amusing Leo frS£OTVrV ture on "Writing by Sound," JG&TB3W m the Newmarket Hall, on d vYv TUEBDAY, the 17tb, at 8 p.m. lE. JT, Also on THURSDAY, the 19th. *L. ' will give the Fourth of his Special •J[ \. Course, "How to Select a f""rL/(r -\ Partner in Life," In the Tem mE^^i peranco Hall. Time as usual= ■■mSir Admission: Is;baciseats, 6d PIENCING NOTI CJE. To Owners of Lots 1. 2,3 and 3, adjoining Lots 13,14, 15 and 16, of Section 4, ot tho subdivision into lots and sections ot Allotments 1 and 2, of Section 9, situated in Richmond, in the saburtn of Auckland.—l hereby give you notice that I intend to fence after due notice. THOMAS OSBORNE. Kawau, August 13,1880. A UCKLANJD SAVINGS' BANK The Bank is now OPEN DAILY for Receipt and Payment ot Deposits, from 10 to 3 o'clock, except on Saturday, when.it Closes at 12 noon and RE-OPENS from Seven to Nine in the Evening for Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. rfIEMPERANCE REFRESHMENT 1 ROOMS. Lower Queen-street, Now ODen for the Sale of Tea and Coffee. 2d per cup; rlilk, 2(1 per glass; Ham and Beef Sandwiches, ork Pies, Buns, liolis, Butter, Bggs, &c, t moderate prices. WH 1T E 1 WHITE ! WHITE ! — The Grandest, Best. Cheapest Sewing Machine in the World. Just Arrived at the Great Lep6t, Queen-btreet.—W. C. Dknnes. T3EFRESHMENT AT MERCEP. Travellers on the Railroad Can obtain a good Cup ot Tea and a Substantial Meal, at a Moderate Charge, by going to the RAILWAY HOTKL, A few yards from the Station, The Excellent Table is well known. J. DILLON, Proprietor. R. C. EMERSON TENNKNT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m.. 2to i. and 7to 9 .m i^HESTS OF DRAWERS in Rewa Kewa \. J (honeysuckle) or Mottled Kauri are now selling at the following prices for cash:—Hand some Chest of Eight Drawers, £6; Five Drawer Chests. *24; Three Drawer Chests, £2 ss. Suites re-upholstered by a flrst-clasa upholsterer at reasonable prices. A New Designed Walnut Suite ready to upholster to order.—W. NORRIE, Cabinetmaker, top of Skortland-stroat. w! gT o o d s o n • IMPORTER, 111, QOEEN-STEEET (Opposite Tonka's Auction Rooms). POTOSI SILVER, not being plated, but white all through, requires no rd-plating. French Keyless Clocks, Joker Alarms, Banner and Princesses, Geneva aod Waltham Watches, the Climax Dater, Automaton and Initial Stamps, Cutlery, Stationery, Japanese Trays, Kever sible Flower Ornaments, Combs, inkstands, Puffboxes, Napkin Rings (quite new), Black Ink, Wax Vestas. Indicators, Solitares, Cheap Jewellery, Concertinaa, Pens, Pencils, &o. Flowers, (Porcelain), Flower Vases. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Open from 9to 6: Saturdays, 9to 10. London Offlca: 58, St. Mary Axe. "]W" O T ICE Mr Sanders, Consulting Homoeopath, has re moved to his new residence, Karaka Lodge, St. Stephen's Road (adjoining Bishop's Court), Parnell. At Consulting Room, 44, Shortland street, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. PORTER'S BOWLING SALOON.— Prizes Weekly. Box ot Cigars for Highest Scorer at Cocked Hat This Week. BWALLOW8 WALLOW & ARIELL'S superior re fined Treacle and Golden Syrup in lib. and 21b. tins; caSKSof liowt., 2c wt., 3awt. apd 6Jcwt. each; also, in battles and elegant ornamental canisters. To be had of all storekeepers.— Refinery: Melbourne, Victoria. a UTHRIE & LARNACH'S TIMBER VJT AND WOODWARE FACTORIES COM PANY (LIMITED). Mr. J. W. Waller Ceased to have any Con nection with this Company from May 1. Parties will please pay all accounts and send in.all claims addressed to JOHN REITff, Or, At their office; C. P. MURDOCH, At Onehunga. Orders for Timber to be sent to same address. LARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for FURNITURE, CARPETS, and BED DING, is at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. ALNUT CARD TABLES, Occa sional Tables, Kidney-shaped Writing Tables, and Walnut Music stools, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. fjIEATHER BEDS, Kapok Down Beds, I Pulu Beds, and all kinds of Mattrasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows for Sale at T, and H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. / \NLY ESTABLISHMENT in Auckland V_r employing Steam Power in the Manu facture of Furniture is T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. /^REAT REDUCTION in Prices of V3T Dining-room Suites at T. & H, Cooke's, 67, Quoen-stroet. FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers at-T. & H. Cookl's, Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen street. /GROCERY! /GROCERY! W M. HOGG, NEWMARKET, Begs to acquaint his friends and the general public that he has Now REMOVED to his NEW PREMISES. He takes this opportunity to thank bis Cus tomers for the past support given him for several years, and guarantees that in the future, as in the past, the same exertions shall be put forth to supply THE VERY CHOICEST OP GOODS, and in every possible way please his patrons. His Country Customers will have his best attention, and every order entrusted to him will be promptly executed. FAMILIES WAITED UPON FOR ORDERS, He also solicits a trial from any who may not .have favoured'him*and he is confident theii intereßta will not bs overlooked,



Public Notices. | 'o T HEREBY|Accept the Challenge of W. | H JL Roth, to Walk Twenty-four HouBS„ ,-■ : m * against Time, for tho Sam of £25. Man and : 1 _ Money ready to meet at the British Hotel, at 8 ' i p.m., on Saturday, 14th instant.—T. Wiuub. . (d — :„•.■■*:!: - f UST RECEIVED, w | tf Per'XeAnau,'ex'Garonne/at Sydney. •-. d New Numbers oC Young Ladies' Journals, M 11 London Journals, Family Readers, &c " k Also Irosh shipment of Masts, comprising ■ Dreamland, Sweethearts, Messenger Of Love, r Blue Danube, and other Waltzbs. Popnlwr l» Songs. . . i |H f: Pianakoktb Solos and Duetts by Brlniey *' '« i Riobards, Tito Mattei, and other eminent jfl - composers. in J W. E. M E A R 8, '' S fl [; (LATE N. FAIBB,) ij| 0 Bookseller, Stationer and MusloseUer. M ty 198, Queen-street. - ,'' gl 1 "gfc^sjT" WOR WAIR CAj ' I xiio schooner IJJ U 'AMARANTH' will leavo as above on TUESDAY, 17th instant, j ] For freight or passage apply to j ' J. W. WALLER, Agent, ; "DUTTER, BACON, CHEESE, &C. A. Bettany will deliver one of hta Silent \ :- Lectures on Domestio Economy TO-MORROW. h in the Market House. The Working otasses are '.£!& n very ooidially invited to attend, as these lee- ;t ,.^ I. tures are designed for their speolalbeneflt. _: U Prices :-Bacon, 8d to 9d; Cheeee, 6d_to 8d i Very Prime Butter. Is to Is 2d;.Jam, 6d; JCur rants, 31bs a shilling. Other things equally ;| cheap, and of best qualltr. SC ARB Ro' HOU SB» WHANGAREL H. A. MCKEAN, GROCER, DRAPER, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPER. . „ > H. A. MoKean's motto being " Small Profits and Quick Returns," he would respectfully"" '• solicit the favour of a tbial from all, feeling . i, sure that those who come once will come again,,; receiving a Good Abtiolk at a Moderate •■-.• 1 Price. Al Garden Seeds. Agent for the Auckland Evening Stab, the ~ Auckland Muslo Warehouse, and Pond's Ho« x , mcaopathio Medicines. SETTLERS PRODUCE BOUGHT. ,: Five Per Cbnt. Ofs- to Aii Cash BumbS. . . TVTEWTON AND PONSONBY ■.:||| J3I omnibusses. , ; •;-.,, : KELLY & JOBSON, PROPRIETORS. 4 Time Table. . , r \ t Leave Union Bank at following times:—Ai !< , and from 8 a.m. to7p.m., every fifteen minutes! . i at tho hour and half hour, via Grey-street! as ~ p| 1 quarter to and quarter past, via Victoria-sweet , ,■;■<*£ ■ Extra 'Busses leave at 7.10 a.m. via Grey- : ; street, leaving Three Limps at 7.40" for town • 5.7 and 6.7 p.m. via Grey-street, m , S *-:- NIGHT'BUSSKB.—9and 10p.m., viaVioujria- • ,*£ ' street and Grey-street respectively. Saturday, ■ every half-hour from 8 to U P.m. The 330 p.m. 'Bus will pass the College on .«j1 wet afternoons for the convenience of Bonolftrs. •.._• BRIERLEY'S AUCKLAND, AND ONEHUNGA'BUS. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland Leaves Onehunga ■ Opposite Greyhound Hotel) (aardineton's HOWI ", ■ 1 p.m. 10.45 a»m. '" 5.30 p.m. • 3.30 p.m. Sundays: _ < a.m. 4.30 p.m.l T^T O T 1 O . 25.'. I On and after Monday, the 21st infltant, JD..<V; Tierney's 'Bus will run, at the hours gpeoiflea between Auckland and the Whau. _: From Auckland : From Whau: ; 11.30 a.m. Bs.m. ; ci 4.30 p.m. • 2.30 p.m. <3aturdaysl.3O p.m. |Ba.m. . 10 p.m. 5 p.m. ■ ' ~ ! *~; >• Election Notices. : PIAST WARD ELECTION. To Messrs Stone Bros., J. Logan Campbell, A. H. Nathan, G. W. Owen, Thos. Maoky. <_ Jas. Hendry, C. O. Dacre, W. Gorrle, B, , Tonka, H. B. Morton, and others signing the ". ~ Requisition. Gkntlemrn,—ln replying to your request : ; th»t I will allow myself to b? aeain nominated : ■ for Election toaseat in the CityCobnoil,l beg to m thank you for the appreciation you have ex- ,' " §g pressed of my serviceu m ihe past. g| Many large and important questdons -oon- .>'(:;■ IB neoted with the welfare of the City will ooonpy M the attention of the Counoil during the next 89 ■ year, the consideration of which -would have ' ■ afforded me gratification, more especially as my - ' • ; m great desire is to ccci our City take the premier . JM josition in New Zealand aa regards commerbn - « TU and industrial advancement. However, bay , n experience is that tho time which must be given m to tho business of the City is so great that It M would ba impossible for me to do lustlce to City ■ H affairs and my own bueiness: therefore lam H reluctantly compelled to decline the Intended •;' H honour. M I am, Gentlemen, )■ Most respectfally, . . : H GRAVES AIOKPf. ■ XJTf AITAKERE I EAS T, ,J p N OTIC K. The following gentlemen are the newly elected ofllcera of the above Highway Board for the en-. ■' . . suing year. . . v 1 Trustees. Messrs John McElwain, J. P. (OhairnuUJ) 1 John Smyth James McMahon John Russell . C. Cowan. Auditors. Messrs V. Bethel John Huston. Fenoe-viewers. t aM Messrs T. Roberts ■ H. Smith. ' <■ Collector and Secretary, fl Mr Walter Sisam. jl It is the intention of the Board (o strike a Kato H of Is in the & per valuation at their next Meet- ' !■ ing. August 28. After that date the Rate-book : ;9 will be opoa for inspection at the Oratsu Hotel,. ■ Henderson's Mill, and all objections thereto, or ;■ alterations required, must be lodged with the v ■ Board at the same place not later than the last S> M Saturday in September, by 12a.m. . ■ ':■>,:*■« H All Rates will bo due on the 25th of September, M and payable on demand in one sum on and after - iB that date. ]■ By order. - ""■ -' '-1 ■' P-'vVjglffHl WALTER SISAM, ■ ■ Secretary. ■ Dividends. . \ ■'■':_ ■ TJ EG.& E. LEWIS'S ESTATE; " ■ A Second Dividend in above Estate is now ■ X fl payable at the office of Gabriel Lewis, 11, Queen- 9J street. : ■ HERMAN BROWN) Trustees in . 9 >G.&B. Lewis's ' ■ EDWARD LEWIS j Estate. _ * ' M BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY i 9 (LIMITED). ■ NOTICE OF DIVIDEND. 'I A LIVIDEND of Fifteen Shillings per 9 Share is now Payable to Shareholders in the | ~fl above Company, at tho Office of the Company '' fl No, 10, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ■ fl By Order of the Board. ' 9 HENRY GILFILLAN, JUN.,'' 1 fl Secretary. -•' '•' H August 12, 1880. : ■ NION FIRE AND MARINE IN.' - I BURANCK COMPANY OF NBW . J ZEALAND. * NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. ..jltl Dividend Warrants for the Dividend declared on tho Gin July may now be obtained at the Company's Office, Queen-street. ' R. H. STKVENSON, Manager. - lucclesiastical. : MOUNT ALBERT WESLEYAN ! SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. . SERVICES will be held next SUNDAY jj ■ 15th Augu3t, 1880. Sermons will be preached— fl| In the Morning.-by Itov. Dewbbury; After- ,• fl noon, by Rev. Allan.. Webb ; Evenlog, by fl Mr Grtffitus. fl Services commenco at 11 a.m., 3 p.m.,6.30p.m. flj Collections in Aid of School Vum>. H Will be held on H TUESDAY. AUGUST, «TH, JBBO, il flj Tea on Tables at C.30. HJ Gazette in Bankruptcy. , I TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW- i I X ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. ■ IN BANKRUPTCY. ■ In the matter of " The Debtors and Cre- *fl ditors Act. 1876." and the seyeral Aetß,v ; ' ■ amending the same, and of the Bank- "* ■ .ruptoy of Thomas Henry Rowen, of ■ College Road, near Auckland, Hotel- ■( keeper, a Debtor. • flj Notice is hereby given that it is the intention • ,-\iflJ of the abovenamed Debtor to apply .to tni*. H HonourableCourton WEDNESDAY, the 2StIl ■ ■ ; day of August, 1880, at the hour of eleven H o'clock in tho forenoon, or as soon tterestter as v ; H Counsel ran bo heard in that behalf, for an ;.« Order of Immediate Dischargejjnder the WO™' ,* s . JJMM Bions of the 184 th Section of " The Debtora and? ,- ■ ' Creditors Act, 1876." ■ t Dated this 12th day of August, 1880. , B t '■ , A. BKOOK, ''SiJfl Solicitor for