PARLIAMENTARY.

[FROM OUR StECIAL REPORTES.)

WELLINGTON, this day. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, J The L3gisla.tivc Council has at last resolved on a return of all Justices of the Peace who have gone bankrupt iv the two years pre ceding August last. Mr WiUTAKER said the continuation of storm warnings was under the consideration of the Government. A large number of bills were advanced through various stages. SCENE IN THE HOUSE. The scene on the question of adjournment this morning battles all description. Mr Seddon had not voted on division, but lay at full length on a bench asleep like a large shaggy Newfoundland dog. The attention of Mr Kelly, the chairman of com mittees, was drawn to the fnct that Mr Seddon had not voted. Mr Pyke then proceeded to talk iv defiance of the Chair man, though several times ruled out of order. Mr Kelly reported MrPyko's con duct to Mr Seymour, who ruled him out of order and called on him to apologise. Mr Pyko refused and majestically sailed out like "Wild Will Enderby" on n cruise. His rateocinations will be brought to the notice of the Speaker to-day, and probably Mr Pyke will either have to apologise tor insulting the Chair, or be mulcted in a fine of £50. This ebullition on Mr Pykos part is understood to bo the outcome of tho restitution of the twenty per cent, land fund, and the squaring accounts between the two islands. Mr Pyke sees his chairmanship of Vincent county in jeopardy.

THE NORTH SHORE RESERVE. Tho North Shore Reserve in tho Special Powers and Contracts Bill has P»"«* both Houses. Credit is duo to Mr Hurst for Dressing tho clause through. SEPARATION.

Mr PJKE haß given notice to move that : «In the opinion of this House it is desirable that the Wthern and Middle Island of New Zealand he erected into separate copies; that with the view of offeotmg such separation a Commission should be appointed to consider and report upon the allocation of tho colonial debt and condi tions subject to which the dut.cs of Customa and postal and telegraphic charges shall be allocated to each island ; that a raessago be sent to the Legislative Council asking their concurrence, and inviting that branch of the Legislature to appoint a committee to confer with a committee oE tho House thereupon." THE REV. MR GITrOS' PETITION. Mr SHEEHAK moved, without notice, •'That the minutes and report of the Native Affairs Committee on the petition of Adam Clarke and Rev. W. Gittos^be printed. He explained that the purport of tho petition was an imputation against him, alleging that he misappropriated money. The result of the enquiry had been a complete exculpa tion of his character, together with a state ment on the part of the committee of investi gation that they did not credit the evidence on the subject given by the petitioner. The matter had been a good deal canvassed, both in this House and elsewhere, and while ho courted the utmost investigation, now that it had been made it was only fair to him that the result should be made public. He also commented upon the impropriety of peti tions of the kind being received, seeing that the proper tribunal would have been a Court Captain ColbeCK said that he had pre sented the petition, but beforo doing so he had consulted the Speaker, Sir G. Grey, and other members of experience, as to the pro priety of doing so. Mr SHEEHAN said ho did not impute any blame to tho previous speaker. On tho con trary, ho had fully concurred in the petitions boing taken up. What he wished to assert ■was the general principle that persons of this kind who found themselves aggrieved shou'd seek redress at the proper tribunal. The motion for printing was put and car ried without dissent.

ENCOURAGEMENT TO LOCAL IN DUSTRIES. Replying to Mr Reeves, Mr Hall promised that during the recess the Government would take into considera tion the desirability of increasing the ad valorem duties imposed on all articles im ported, and which can be manufactured in the colonies, with a view of encouraging the growth of colonial industries. In reply to Mr Reeves, Mr Hall said a sura of money would be placed on the supplementary estimates for fostering and developing local industries, and if it passed, Government would consider the propriety of the allocation of .1 portion of it as bonus for 1,000 barrels of cement manufactured in the colony. INSCRIPTION OP STOCK. A further discussion took place on the in scription of stock. Finally Mr Stevens withdrew his amendment adverse to the proposal, on an assurance by the Government that the process of inscription would only be exercised to a limited extent. PUBLIC WORKS BILL.

Various amendments were made in the Public Works Bill, and it passed.

REDUCTIONS,

A long discussion took place on Mr Eut chison's motion, that the 10 per cent, reduc tion should not apply to salaries of £150 and under. Messrs Bain, Pyke, Seidon, Speight, Murray, aud Sir George Grey supported the motion. , The PREMIER described the motion as an attempt to gain cheap popularity. What the Government understood by the resolu tion to reduce 10 per cent, was that they should place these wages and salaries on a par with the labour market. The amount paid as salaries nnd wages under £200 amounted to over £600,000, and the Govern ment could not afford to dispense with the proposed reductions. _ t After a long discussion Mr Hutchmson s amendment was then put: Ayes, 21; noes, 32. The House went into Committee-of- Supply. Class 1 : Legislative, £140; item clerks Legislative Council (addition to permanent salary), £90. Mr Pyke moved that progress be re ported. The motion was lost. Ayea, 5 ; noes, 49.

On the question that the item bo struck ou t ayes,2s ; noes, 27 ;it was proposed to reduce the item by £40. Ayes, 22; noes, 27. Class 2: Colonial Secretary, audit office, £8,450, passed Government statistics; receipt, £92, passed. Agent-General's departmont,£4,ooo. Mr Ekaueb Wood proposed that the vote be reduced by £1,000. After discussion the question was put that the vote be reduced. Ayes, 27 ; noes, 23. ~ _ In reply to Mr SWANSON, Mr Hall said the reduction was one of so great impor tance that the Government would have to consider carefully what they would do in the circumstances. In reply to Mr GISBORNE, Mr HALL said that the reduction in this case would bo in addition to the 10 per cent. Mr Sheehan protested against reduc tion. The persons who had voted against Sir Julius Vogel had worshipped him three or four years ago, and said he was the salvation ef the colony. He had done good service to the colony. (Cries of "No.") Mr Sheehan said "but" "Yos."_ There were men now voting against him—men who five years ago swore by him._ He (Mr Sheehan) would not be a party to jump upon a man because he was outside the House. Those that drank his champagne and eat his dinners were now the nißu to jump on hip. If he came in at that door he could imagine that their tone would be very different. With jail his faults he did good work. They wanted a first-class man in London, aud the provision they had made would not secure the services of such a man. There were men voting against him, who, but for Vogel, would never have been known. The votu as reduced was passed.

Vote, miscellaneous services, £11,395 15s Id. . ' Mr Macandrew moved the item ex penses of printing transactions of New Zealand Institute, £500 be struck out.

This was lost on the voices. Mr White moved that the item expenses of printing work on the coleoptera of New Zealand, £345 12s, bo struck out. The amendment was not passed. Mr Seudon moved the _ item Botanical Gardens (four months) £500 be struck out. Not pressed. Mr Dick pro posed to reduce the item Local Industries £650, by £60.—Agreed to. At 4.30 a.m. Mr Seymour left the chair, and it was taken by Mr Kelly. Mr Pykk on the vote Public Buildings, class 11, objected to tho item furniture and fittings for the Wellington Hospital, £1500. Mr George said it was very plain from the state of affairs that it would be quite impossible to go on with the work. He therefore moved to report progress. The House divided.—Ayes 8 ; dobs 39. Sir George Grey moved that the Chairman leave the chair. It was evident that at least one member was not fit to bo there. It' was a disgrace to the New Zealand Legislature that large sums should be voted in this way.

Mr Reeves was surprised to hear such remarks. The hon. member could not be aware oi what he was talking about.

biR George Grey said the fact of such conduct going on showed that members were not in a fit state to vote away large stiras of money. They had worked for eighteen hours. Mr Hall said one member certainly wag not in a fit state, but that was no reason for saying the House was not in a fit state to co on. lie objected |to adjourn. Mr Pyke said ho had not obstructed

business. He was inclined to say that the Premier had been guilty of impudence. He asked a question honestly, and he had a right to ask tho question. He had waited there the whole night, and he intended to remain until this vote had boen struck out. He would not be told by the Premier that he was trilling with or obstructing the House. The motion for leaving the chair was put and negatived on tho voices. Mr I'YKK moved that the item £1,500, Wellington Hospital, be struckjout.—Ayes, 17 : Noes, 28. Sir Gkokge Grey said that it was now absolutely necessary to report progress. It was evideut there were members who were not in a fit state to go on. Mr J. T. FiSHEH hoped they would not meet again till Monday. Mr Lundun said there was every pros pect ot a quarrel if they attempted to go on. Mr Hall said that it was disgraceful that nine-tonths of tho members should be kept there simply to please one or two. These two or threo members wcro simply here to obstruct tho business.

The motion for reporting progress was put and negatived on the voices. After further discussion the vote wns put and passed.

A number of other votes were discussed and passed, after which Sir George Grey, insisting that the House was not in a lit state to proceed with the business, moved to report progress. The division resulted in the motion being negatived by a largo majority. Mr Pyke called, the attention of tho Speaker to the fact that the member for Hokitika (Mr Seddon), who was present iv the House, had not recorded his vote.

On being awakened up and challenged, Mr Seddon said he voted against Mr Pyke.

Mr Pv rKE insisted that the vote had been irregularly recorded, and, in defiance of repeated orders from the chair to resume bis scat, he persisted in protesting against the manner in which the vote bad been recorded. A scene of groat disorder ensued, amidst which the remarks both of the acting chair man and Mr Pyke were totally inaudible in the gallery. Mr j-'yke was understood to say that he insisted on the chairman leaving the chair, and reporting what had trans pired to the Speaker. Amidst the utmost possible confusion and disorder, tho chair, man left the chair, and on the House re. awning he reported to the Speaker that the hon. member for Duustan had been guilty of disorderly conduct and insubordination, inasmuch as that he had refused to resume his seat in Committee, after having been re* peatedly called on to do so. The Speaker said he would take cognisance of tho report, and called on tho member for Duns tan (o afford the House an explanation and apo lony.

Mr Pyke, who was indistinctly heard amidst the confusion and uproar that ensued, was understood to offer some ex planation as justification of his con duct.

The speaker,interruptiug him,said: It has been reported to me by tho Chairman of Committees that the hon. member for for Dunstan has been guilty of disorderly con duct, he being a member of this House, while the House was sitting, and I now call upon him to make explanation aud apology for so doing. Mr Pyke again essayed to speak, and although he appeared to speak vehemeutly, his voice was drowned amidst cries of "apologise,''^"withdraw," uproar aud gen eral confusion.

Tiio Speaker: I have again to ask the hon. member for Dunstan, Mr Vincent Pyke, if he is prepared to offor an apology for the conduct of which he has been guilty in committee, and which has been reported to me by the Chairman of Committee.

MrPyKE: Then I say "No,"I do not apo logise. I have got nothing to apologise :or.

The Speaker : Then, in that case, the member having been duly challenged, and having refused to apologise for his conduct in Committee, I direct that he will at onco leave the Chamber.

Mr Pyko then rose, and on withdrawing, ejaculated in a loud voice something which sounded like a note of defiance.

After he had withdrawn, Mr HALL said that they innst all regret and deplore the painful scene which had just been enacted. The dignity of the House had been outraged find its authority set at defiance. To him it was a matter for regret, and he had not the least doubt but that all present shared with him in that regret. They must, how ever, bear in mind that they had a duty to discharge, both to themselves and to the country, and that duty could not be dis charged unless they took cognisance of the conduct which had just now been enacted. He would move " that this House.having taken into consideration the insulting and disorderly conduct manifested by the member for Dunstan towards a committee of the whole Houso and its chairman, and the fact that when challenged by the Speaker in pursuance ot his autho rity, he refused to apologise, therefore this House expresses its disapprobation, and censures Mr Pyke for the same." In the course of a very animated discus sion which ensued on the motion, the atten tion of the Speaker was called to the fapt that Mr Pyke had taken up his position in the Reporters' Gallery.

The Speaker : Do I understand that the hon. member for Dunstan, who has just been ordered to leave the Chamber, is still present in some portion of it ? Mr Andrews: He is, sir, present in the Reporters' Gallery. The Speaker : Sergeant-at-Arms, you will proceed to the gallery of this House, and if you find the hon. member for Dun stan there, you will direct him to leave, by directions from the Speaker. In due course that functionary made his appearance in the Press gallery, and proceeding to the extreme end of it, where Mr Pyke was seated busily employed tracing hieroglyphics on a sheet of foolscap, tapped Mr Pyke gently on the shoulder, when the latter, looking up with some sur prise and indignation, demanded to know what he meant by assaulting him while ho (Mr Pyke) was in the execution of his duty. The Sergeant having delivered the message given him by the Speaker, Mr Pyke replied as follows: "I'll not go; keep your hands off me, sir, or I'll have you brought up be fore the Court for an assault. Stand out of this,, lam reporting for a newspaper, I am reporting for the Association. * Get out of this, or I'll have you up for assaulting me." The sergeant having withdrawn and reported to the Speaker the state of affairs in the gallery, he was directed by the Speaker to proceed to the gallery, and, if need 3 be, have Mr Pyke removed by force. The sergeant paid a second visit to the gallery with (on this occasion) his dress coat buttoned to the throat, his wristbands turned up, and two attendants at his heels. The aspect of affairs was so alarming that the only other occupants of the gallery, two drowsy-looking newspaper reporters, deemed it prudent to take back seats. On being again challenged, Mr Pyke, who was still busily employed traciig what appeared to be a serio-comic sketch of Mr Speaker in his robes with an equally whim sical representation of Cabinet Ministers in d&shabille protested that Ithis was an un warrantable interference with the liberties of the press; that.he was a newspaper repor ter, on this ocsasion reporting for the "Otago Daily Times." The Sergeant : "Come away, Mr Pyke, and don't make a damned fool of your self." Mr Pyke: "Take your hands off me, sir. How dare you come here and interfere with me? I'll have you punished with the utmost rigour of the law for assaulting mo in the execution of my duty." At this juncture the Sergeant applied some slight ioice, when Mr Pyke rose to his feet, and facing his antagonist took a warn ing survey of him from head to foot. When ghisQgeye lighted on the buttoned up coat and wristband he ap peared to take in the situation at a glance, and without further resistance followed the Sergeant and attendants downstairs. On again making his appearance on the floor of the House the Sergeant reported that he had at last succeeded in ejecting Mr Pyko from the gallery. IgJAn animated debate then ensued on the motion tabled by Mr Hall, which resulted in Mr Pyke being called in, when the Speaker again called on him to apologise for his conduct in committee.

Mr P?kb replied that he did not know what he had to apologise for in calling the attention of the Chairman to the fact that Mr Seddon had not voted; he had simply discharged a duty he owed to the House, and the constituency by whom he had been there. If there was anyone to be blamed it was not him—it was the chair man, who persistently called upon him to sit down when he was calling attention to the abovenamed fact.

The Speaker : I lind that yon are still unwilling to apologise for your conduct. I have power, if you remain refractory, either to order you into the custody of the Sergt. at-Arms." or else to impose a fine upon you to the extent of £50.

Mr Pyke : I decline to apologise for an offence of which I am perfectly innocent. The Speaker : Then you will retire. Mr Pyke then left the Chamber. Mr ShkehAK said he blamed the Govern ment very much for what had taken place. They had kept members sitting there for close on 24 hours, and it was not to be won dered at that disorder and irregularity arose.

Mr Tole said that Mr Pyke told them he did not mean any disrespect to the House, and all he intended to do was to assert what he considered to bo his privilege. He thought they should be satisfied with that and allow the subject to drop. He tabled a motion to the effect that the House taKe no further notico of the matter.

Mr Hall said he had listened with the utmost attention to what had been said by Mr Pyke, and he had not heard a single word that could be possibly construed into an expression or regret or apology. He regretted the circumstances as much as any one could do, but he had no alternative left but to insist upon the vote of censure. Mr Seddon, after detailing the circum. stances under which he recorded his vote, said that when the hon. member for Dun atau was ordered to sit down there was a great noiflo in tho House, members calling out " Chair," " sit down," aud making all manner of noises. It was quite possible the member for Dunstan did not hear tho orders givou to him by the Chairman.

Mr Reeves said the member for Dun stan was quite right not to apologise, and ho was glad to see he was determined to fight it ont to the bitter cud. It was not the member for Dunstan who was to blame, but the Chairman. Ho wa3 the ouly man to be blamed under the circumstances He had occasioned the wholo of the trouble.

The SPEAKER : I cannot allow you to censuro the Chairman of Committee. You must confine yourself to the member for Dunstan.

Mr Reeves : Then I have nothing more to say. Eventually it was agreed tho motion should be allowed to stand over, and that the debate should be resumed at 7-30 to night.

The House rose at 8.30 this morning"

DISTRICT COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Beforo J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.) DEFENDED CASES.

Simon Drydfn v. Allan Maguire.— Claim, £55 8s 4d, balance of account.—Mr Tyler for plaintiff and Mr Hes'keth for defendant —His Honor gave judgment in this case to-day. Tho plain till he explained had undcrtakou to execute certain parts of the defendant's railway contract at New market junction, and ho had brought tho action, now under notico, for the recovery of damages consequent upon the defendant's failure to fulfil his part of tho contract, which was to supply the requisite ballast and other material. In second count he claimed for the same material as for work and labour. The case, His Honor prooeeded, mainly turned upon the evidence of the two parties themselves, and as their statements were diametrically antagonistic on each point, and tho supplementary evidence gave no preponderance of weight to tho plaintiff's case, he was obliged to hold that it had not been substantiated.—Under those circum stances the plaintiff elected to take a non suit. The question of costs was hold over until next Court day, on account of tho absence of defendant's counsel.

The Court then rose,

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barsrow, Esa., R.M.)

DRUNKENNESS. Mary Davis was charged with drunken ness for tho third time. The prisoner, a mere child, was sent to prison for seven days. TILLY JONES. This young person was brought up for tho 57th timo, charged under the Vagrant Act with being an habitual drunkard. Prisoner pleaded whisky, and was sen tenced to three months' imprisonment. A STRANGE MISTAKE. Samuel Brown, Samuel. Barham, and Alfred Martin, three mechanics, were charged with being on board the schooner Glimpse on the 27th inst., without lawful excuse. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the police would have nothing to do with the charge. The captain must tell the story. Mr Thco. Cooper appeared for defen dants, and pleaded not guilty, Richard Arnold, master of the Glimpse, deposed that ho was disturbed in his sleep by a knocking. Ho called out, " Who's there?" One of tho men replied, " 1 want a light." He told him to clear out. He got up and spoke to Mr Brown, who said they were cent to do repairs. Not believing him, ho caused the men to be arrested. He was sorry for his mistake To Mr Cooper : He was not aware that Mr Stout: had ordered tho men to do re pairs. Three men were not necessary to do the repairs. He came to the station and signed the charge sheet. It was half-past eleven o'clock. Ho belioved he was sooer. He might have been murdered ; was he going to risk such a tragedy ? No, indeed. One of the men made use of bad lan guage. To His Worship: Ho did not wish to press the charge. Mr Cooper said he should ccrcainly press the charge. Hero were three respectable men arrested, and an unfounded charge pre ferred against them. There was no attempt to escape, and yet two of the men were handcuffed by Constable Lamb, and locked up all night, for simply doing the work of the ship. Mr Samuel Brown, of Victoria street, was a man of the highest respecta bility, and he hoped His Worship would express an opinion on the conduct of Con stable Lamb, who should have inquired the addresses of the men. They should have been summoned if there was the shadow of an offence.

' Sub-Inspector Pardy considered that Constable Lamb had acted indiscreetly, but he was bounced into it by the captain. Wm. Geo. Smith, of the firm of Odium and Smith, deposed that he had received instructions from Mr Stone's clerk to repair a stove on the schooner. Received notice that the men were to_ go down at 8 o'clock. Captain Arnold said it was not a proper time to do the work.

Constable Lamb deposed to arresting the three men on board the Glimpse. The captain came to him and said there were three men on board, who, he believed, were about to rob the vessel, and he wished him to arrest them. He spoke to the men, and took their names and addresses. They were working at the stove. The captain still pressed for their arrest, and accordingly he took them to the station.

To Mr Cooper : Mr Brown gave hie ad dress in Victoria-street, but he did not know him.

His Worship said the constable was. bound to arrest them under the circum* stances, and he had no power to let them go. The agents were to blame in not in forming the captain that the men were engaged to do the job at that time of night. The owners were more to blame than the captain. He should dismiss the case. Costs, £2 2s, which the owners must pay. Sub-Inspector Pardy said if either he or Superintendent Thomson had been in the way, the men would have been admitted to bail, but they must have appeared in answer to the charge. His Worship considered that Constable Lamb had simply done his duty, and was not reprehensible. A MEAN ROBBERY. William Crosslcy, a son of a deceased minister, was charged with the larceny of a flannel shirt, muffler, felt hat, etc., value 17s 6d, the property of Thomas Kelly, on 28 th May. Sub-Inspector Pardy stated the case as appears in evidence. Thomas Kelly, seaman, deposed that in May last, ho was stopping at the Queen's Head Hotel ; he lofc tor a time, leaving his clothes behind him. On returning on the 2nd of June, he missed his property ; subse queutly he met prisoner with bis scarf on. To prisoner : Could swear to it; purchased it twelve months ago. William.Beal, general clothes and book seller, knew the prisoner, but did not sell to prisoner the scarf in question. Mrs Moller deposed that prisoner lodged at her house, ana occupied a room at her hotel for two nights. When she discovered who he was, she ordered him to " clear." No one else had occupied the room iv Mr Kelly's absence. Constable Graham arrested the prisoner on the charge of stealing the things, but he denied all knowledge of the articles which had been stolen.

George Reed, seaman, had been employed with prosecutor. He could swear to the muffler. Had often seen it in possession of Mr Kelly. Sub-Inspector Pardy said there was another case hanging over prisoner which would need a little time for investigation. His Worship said if prisoner had appeared in Court with an unblomished character he might remand the case. Sentence : Three months at Mount Eden with hard labour.

This was all the business,

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day,

THE RAILWAY BILL.

Telegrams were received yesterday to the effect that fcir George Grey and Mr Speight were going to stonewall our Railway Bill. The reports can scarcely be believed. Im mense excitement prevails throughout the township. Numerous telegrams have been interchanged. The lost from our member this afternoon says : —" Sir George Grey, Mr Speight and others say plainly they will do their utmost against our bill. It comes on to-night, and we shall sec. The Thames people are wiring to many members against it. lam doing my level best, and am still hopeful.—J. B. White." The Cambridge football team left this morning in a coach-and-four to play at Alexandra.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION,

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Til

THE RAILWAY EMPLOYEES AND THREATENED REDUCTION.

At a meeting of tho railway employe's a telegram was read from Dunedin, asking co-operation in rescinding the proposed ten per cent, reduction in wages. It was re eolved to reply that the employes were already decided to resist the reduction. It was also decided to hold a mass meeting on tho subject to-morrow. MISSING CUTTEK TURNS UP. The cutter Norval (supposed to have been lost ofF Amuri MufF during tho lato gale), has arrived safely at Lyttclton.

DUNEDIN, this day,

RAILWAY EMPLOYES.

A largo mooting of railway employes was held last uig'it, and appointed a deputation to meet Mr Conycrs, and go to tho Christ church meeting to-morrow. Tho following resolution was also carried :—" That this meeting strongly protests against any ro duction, on tho ground that wages men are not blamoablo for tho alleged extravagance, nor was the reckless expenditure) of tho different departments laid to their chargo by tho civil scrvico commission. In tho narao of common justice, this demand that the innocent shall not sullar." HOTEL BUKNED. Tho Tuapoka Fiat Hotel has been totally destroyed by lire. The building was insured in the National for £200; tho stock in ho Norwich Union for £300.

INVERCARGILL, this day. Tho Scottish entertainment at the Hospital was a great success. Over sixteen hundred people attended acd probably £120 was given to tho institution. An Irish entertainment with the same object in Bpokon of. A. largo gathering of Foresters took placo last evening, tho occasion being tho open ing of a District Court. The members of tho Court Star of tho South entertained the oiliccra of tho District Court of Otago nud delegates at a banquet. The visiting brethren were greatly pleased with tho re ception and treatment.

Serious Occurrence in Franklin Road.

A CHILD SEVERELY BURNED,

At an advancod hour yesterday afternoon reports reached us of a sturtliug nccident ia Franklin Road, whereby a child named Lockwood had Leon very seriously burnt; but as some of tho particulars given ap peared to be of a rather improbable character wo decided to ascertain tho facts of the case beforo Riving it publicity. This morning one of our reporters visited tho JLockwoods, who live on the western side of Franklin lload in tho end house of a two-storied block knownasßutchcr'sbuildings, and from them obtained a cloar statement of tho whole affair. It appears that shortly before five o'clock on Ihursday evening Mrs Lockwood went to the houso of a neighbour named Mrs Richardson, leaving tho young children, of whom there are seven, in the charge of her oldest daughter, a girl of about 16 years. She had not been absent long when a, loud screaming attracted her attention. Running hastily out of tho neighbour's house, she was horrified to see one of her little girls (nine yenra of age) standing in the yard with her clothes in a blaze while a crowd ot frightened and yelling children stood helplessly around. At tho same time tho eldest daughter came rushing out of tho house, and, pushing the terrified little one towards a tub, began throwing water upon the flaming garments. The mother was almost paralysed at tho sight.but recovering her strength she dashed up to tho group, tore the smoking and still burning dress from the child, and huriied with her into the house, when the remainder of the clothing was stripped off her. Her petticoats, and even her chemise, were found to be scorched and blackened, whilo one large and severe burn extended from the right hip to tho end of the thigh. A lesser burn was observed on the back, and the right arm was also seen to bo severely injured. Some of tho neighbours prepared a mixture of flour and salad oil, which was promptly applied to tho wounded parts. The heaa of tho iamily was just returning from work at the timo the accident occurred, and the appear* mice of the crowd around his house prepared him for the news with which he was received. At his direction kerosene oil was tried, and the result was that the little sufferer obtained some relief from the excessive pain which had began to raok her. Yesterday morning Mrs Lockwood went to the Dispensary for tho purnosc of obtaining medical assistance. Dr. Hooper, however, was too busy to accompany her home, but gave her an order for some lotion which she has since used. The family aro in necessitous circumstances, which have been rendered all tho more distressing on account of the sickness of the mother. She had just been able to move about the house within the lost week, and now there are two patients to care for. Ono is the injured child, and the other an elder brother, who is demented as well as deaf and dumb. The father, William Lockwood, is at present gardening for Mr Close, of Ponsonby, but he has no permanent employment. Tho case is one deserving the consideration of the charitably disposed.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY AUGUST 28



Rome spends $200,000 on its public schools, of which ten years ago it had none at all.



i A horse was driven up-stalrs Into a drawing-room at Milton, England, but re fused to come down u^ain and a part of the wall had to be taken out and the horse lowrcd by a steam crane, The rider's joke cost him §1,000. New Arrivals, Residents, ana Tourists piy.'ng a flying visit, cannot rightly estimate the busi ness and manufacturing resources of Auokland without visiting the only establishment of the I kind in this city which ia conducted on tlio L imlon system, combining; the various depart ments of Houso Furnishing;, Drapery and Clothing. Wo refer to the City Hall Arcades, a stroll through which will well repay the visitor. The proprietors KMessrs Garlicfi: & Cranwell) havo just completed important alterations which are not only a vast Improvement in the appearance of the premises, but enables them to keep the largost variety of Drawing-room Suites In town (ready for delivery), also an immense assortment of Iron, Brass, and We rid Bedsteads, and other llouso Furnishing Requi sites. This business is managed on the Co, operative Cash system. All kinds of Drapery. Millinery, and Men's and Boys' Clothing being Bold at one-half the profit that would be re quired if credit was given. Furniture and Uarpets to suit every Class of Customer kept. A large roturn |at a small profit 1b the policy of Gaulick and Ckanwkll, of the City Ball Arcido, Qaeen-ntrnn*-.



Horse Parade. mHE SECOND ANNUAL PARADE OF ENTIRE HORSES Will tako placo on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER tor, In the Grounds of tho Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Green Lane, Ellkrslie. Kvery porson who intends to parade his horse must enter the same at tho office of the Associ ation. Queen-street, on or before 1 o'clock on Tuesday, tho 31st August instant. Two cards will be delivered to the person making the entry, with a conspicuous number there on. one to be attached to the off side, and a duplicate on near side oC horse, both on the roller. Owners of horses will be subject to whatever regulations tho commute find necessary to make. Entrance fee for each horse, sa. Entries olose on the 3rd September. The gate will be open at 1 p.m., and an official parade oC the horses will take place on the ground at 2 o'clock sharp. Admission to the ground, Is, B W.PBROIVAL. Secretary, A. and P Association. 25. The price at which exhibitors will Bell each exhibit may be stated by the exhibitor when making the entry, and such price will be marked in the catalogue. 26. Applications to purchase exhibits at the prices named in the catalogue may be lodged with the secretary up to 2 p.m. on the day of parade, and exhibits will at that time be sold on payment of tho purchase money to tho Secre tary ; provided that in case of more than one application the exhibit will bo Bold by public auction, immediately after 3 p.m., to the highest bidder. After 3 p.m., all e*hibitß not previously applied for will be sold to first person depositing the price thereof with the Beoretary. In aQ cases 5 per cent; will be deduoted from the aniount'paid to the seller, and go to the.funda of tho Association.!



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.—SELLING OFF.—Mr Dampier's Now Advertise ment will bo found in the 3rd column. Ith page ANTED, for an Hotel, Bay of Islands, a strong I-ad, 17 or 18, for general work. —R. Stevenson, Newton Road. ANTED, for Waikato, a, respectablo Woman as Nurse; a middle-aged woman or widow preferred.—Apply to Mrs Flood, St. George's Bay Koad, Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant (where another is kept); references required.— Mrs J. S. Jakips, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, a General Servant, for Young Women's Institute.—Apply at the Rooms, Hieh-street, between 11 and 2 on Monday. \*/"ANTED, a Farm Servant; sin»le T T man.—Adam Laybourno, Fort-street. WANTED, a Barmaid ; must have references. — Apply Custom - house Hotel. WANTED, a First-class Bootmaker for tho Coast: singla man preferred.— Apply James Hyland, Bootoloscr, Wyndham strcet. __. WANTED, a Boy about 14 years of ago. —G. D. Burke, Bellowsnfakor, WaKC flolcl-strcot. W^ AN TED, a ttullock Driver accus- V 7 toincd to hauling baulk timber, also four good splitters for Poriri,— Apply at Gover nor Brown. WANTED, some kind Person to adopt a Femalo Infant, atout 3 months old Apply by letter to "Mrs P.H.," Post Ofllco, Auckland. WANTED to Let, a Six-roomed Houso in Spring-strcat, Ponsonby.—Apply to Mr Kattorns, Boot Uppor Factory, Klllot-atrcet. WANTED, a respectable Boy for a solicitor's office; must bo a neat writer. —Applications, stating ago and amount of. salary desired, to be Eont to liox 63, Po3t Oflice. WANTED, 1000 Tusinanian Blue Gums for planting out—Price and perticulars to W. P. Feathorßtouo, North Shore, Auckland. WANTED, a General Sorvaiitj ono that understands plain cooking.—Apply to Drltomart Hotel, Custom-houso-strcct. ANTED KNOWN, Lined Washed, Mangled, or Ironed, and Laco Curtains Dressed at tho Ponsonby Laundry. Ordors oft at Mr A. OampbuU'B, Stationor. Quuon-st WANTED People to inspect our show of Young Lambs, tho llrst in tho markot this soason.—G. Mumo, Batchor, Quc3n-sireet. WAjnTED, an active Boy to ride.—G. Hume, Hutcher, Qucon-strcet. WANTED, a Good General Servant.— Apply before Friday night to Mrs H. , Oborlln Brown, top of Mount Eden Road. \\TANTED, Evorybody to support Locul TT Industry by purchasing tho (People's Star Washing Machines, at Mr H. Johnson's, Gonoral Doalor, liobson-sttoot, opposite Mr Abbot, Grocor. WANTED, to Sell, 100 Iron Tanks, of good quulity, at low rates.—W. G. Winstono. WANTED, Small Honso (two or threo rooms) in respectable locality): must bo ohoap, and easy distanoo from wharf.—Apply •'O,H.D.,"Stak Office. WANTED to Purclmso, » young Maro, snitablo for farm purposes.—F. G. Clay ton, Newmarkut Wolnh-brldgo. WANTED Employment, a few evenings in tho week, at aocounts or tradesmen's books; highest reforqnce3 aa to character and ability.—Address " Aooountant," Star Office. WANTED, a Situation as Nursery Governoßß or Companion In a rospect ablo family; un excellent seamstress und fond of children.—Address, "H.C.," oliloo of this paper. WANTED KNOWN.—Mrs J. White, Dressmakor, etc. (recently from most fashionable house in Nottinxham), will Wuit upon liailloß at thoir Residences on receipt of letter.—Address: Brighton, Parnoll. W~ ANTED KNOWN.—I am Soiling Best Dry White Wood (delivorcd in the city) at Us per ton, for cash only ; also, Taupiri Coals at lowest prices for cubli.—J. Craig. W~ "TNTEIDKNOTV^.^^TTvTGoodsou isjuut unpucking (arrived per Scottish Lassio) a splendid assortment of (Jutiory, Station ery, Jowollory, Fancy Goodu, Varlouß Novelties (inoluding tho Boss Puzzlo), and a general assortment of which an inspection is solicited.— 111, Quoen-streot. ANTKD, Gentlemen to call and sec tho "Gordon" Braco, warranted to bo tho simplest, most comfortablo, nnd clFuctual Clicßt-expanding nraco over invented. A great doaidoratum to those engaged in sedentary occu pations. Made to order or measure by W. UreensliioldH, Shortland - street, Auckland, Bracemakor to His Kxcelloncy tho Governor. WANTED to Purchase, for Cash, Best Kauri Shingles, Pallnga, aleo Houso Blocks.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmill and Manufactory opposite Gas-works. Ollico in Custom-house-streot. Cut Kauri Firewood, Is pur load (cash) of 10 cubio feet ht yard. Vl^^ATl* T E I) K~N OWN. To alt, in' Want ok Monky.—L. H. Nou mogen is prepared to advance tho samo on personal or any other security, ropuyublo by Weekly instalments. —Note tlio address : 105, Queon-strooi, oppojlto tho Savings' Bank. ANTED KNOWN—That Samuel Whlto has Oponod a Yard noar Brito nmrtHotol, Ciistom-llouso-atroot, for tho nulo of Posts, Rails, Palings, Coal, Firewood, &o. All kinds o Foncing done by oontract. Wire, Paling, Corruga'cd Iron, Ornamental Fences. All kinds of Galas flxod. Post* suppliod roudy bored und. morticed. Rails dr'issod on the ground. All at very lowest prices.—Address, bam. Whito Custom-Houso-stroot, opposito JBritomart Hotol. \%J ANTED KNOWN, that the under- Vt Bigncd am Cash Purohnsers of Hldo9, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, &c, at highest raarkot rato».— uarrbtt Hnoa, Tanners, Wool Mer chants, Wholonalo and Retail Boot Manu facturers, Wukefiolrt-street, Au«kl»nd;Hosting street, Napier; Gladatono Road, Gisborno; Dovon-stroot, Now Plymouth; Thamcs-strc3t, Oamaru. Works: Star Tannery, Oakley's Crock, Whau, und Point Chovalior. \\T AN T b"d KNOWN. t T Moat rotailod TO-DAY at Wholesale Prloos-Mutton,2Jd: Bollinß Hcef, 2Jd and 3d; Prime Roast Buof, id; do. Corn Beef, 3d; 1 .ard, 6d ; Bacon, 6d to 8d; Pork by the side, id ; PorK Sausages, Gil; Superior Boef Sausages, dd; Smoked Boef, Ox Tongues; Gorman Sausages. 6d. Kvorything guarantee boßt qud allty and lowest price.—J. fc'Oßd.Butchor, Grey street. ANTEITkNOWN, that tarlaw and Co. have on hand a Large and Woll- Solocted Stock of Timber, Shingles, Houso Blocks, Posts, Rails, and Palings, Wo receive orders for all kinds of {Joiners' Work, Mouldings, &o. Timber by tho cargo forwarded to any port from our Coast Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD. Custom-house street West. . WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie 1b prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber.inoludingHardwood,Spokes, Folloes, Iron-Barkand Blue-Gum shafta, Blocks, Palinsrs and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albort-street, near Dock, at the lowest cash prices. Tho timber, being under cover, is bettor than that purohaeod elsewhere. WANTED KNOWN, that J. Morri son, Asphaltor, has Removed to his Now Yard Custom-House-stroet West, between Hobson and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notloe. Also, a Large stock tf Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. WANTED KNOWN—Owing to nu nierous purchaßOS lately. I am obliged to let tho publio have tho benefit of my Largo Stock of Hootn and Shoes at a real sacrifice Come early and secure for yourselves tho Bar gains. Boat value in Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots over known in Auckland, at tho Shop of W. Johnston, Victoria-street. WANTED to Sell, at tho City Tea Mart:—Finest Tea, 2s 8d per lb; Fino Rich Teas, 2a per lb; Sugar, dd. din, and 5d per In ; Jams, 61d por tin; Soap, stl par bar; Pickles, Dd por bottle; Wax Candles, Isporlb; Sperm Candles, lOd: 25 bags Oatmeal (warranted frosh ground), 3s Cd por big ; Peaches, Is, or 3 tins for 2s Cd; Marmalade. 8d por tin; English Sauca, 6d por bottle; Tomato Sauce, 8d por bottlo; Blacking Brushes. 2b Cd per ant; Scrubbing Brushes, from lOd each; Dandelion Cofl'oe and Chicory. Is por tin; Ling Fish, Bacon and llama. Butter, Eegs, Choeso, &c, &c—Row's City Tea Mart, Victoria and Albert streots, Auckland. WANTED. - A Rare Chance. — For absolute Sale, at WM. EYRK'S, Vic toria-streot. Knniskillon House. For four weeks I will soil otFmy stock of Wintor Goods at Coat Price. Tho following prices will bo a guarantee that the salo is no puff. lam over-stocked with Kid Gloves, and they must bo sold:—10 Hozon Lepine Kid Gloves. Summer Fancy, 2s por pair, 2-button, worth 8s Cd; a good dark colour in Kid Gloves, 2-button, 2s, worth 3s Cd ; splendid value in Long Ostrich Feathers, Sb Cd, worth 103 Gd; Blue Dross Sorgo, at 8d yard, worth Is Cd; assorted colours in Satin Cloth, at Oid yard; Heavy Dress Serge, Is 3d yard, worth 2s ; All wool Crimean Shirting, Is dd, worth 2»; 10-1 Super. Blankets, 18s Ci, worth 22s Cd; Heavy Wincy, I<l yard, worth 8d; Oilcloth, 2 yards wide. Is yard, worth 2s Cd; Fancy Window Blinds, wido, at lOd to Is, worth 2s yard. The balanco of my Boots and Shoes I will sell at any price to clear; 2,000 yards Pompadour Dress Mohsir (Summer Drees), at 7d per yard, worth Is 3d; 30 dozsn Silk Scarves, Is, worth 2s, 6d 20 dozen Laoe Colleretß, Is', worth 3s 63; splendid Black Kid 2-button Gloves, 3s, worth ds Gd; wido imitation Welch flannel, lOjd yard; 2, 3, 1-batton Kid Gloves, in all makes; 500 yards Roal Maltese Lace, at |ls 3d, worth 2s Cd, to bo had at W. X yhe'h. WANTED KNOWN to the inhabitants of Wollington-stroet and neighbourhood, Twonty per cent, saved by purchasing for Cash. AH goods guaranteed of first quality at lowost posßiblo prices. Cash Trade only.—G. Browning, Corner of Wellington and Hepburn atrcots. . WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and Whito Pino, Shingleß, Houso Blocks, Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposito end of Hobson-strcet. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. ANTED KNO WN.—The Boss Puzzle has three games combined in ono box price Is; Ladies ,and GBnts'lFosbionable Scarves, from Is; the Ladies' Indispensable, from Is Cd; Pocket Knives nnd Button Hooks, from 6cl; Elegant Carver Sets, in cases, from 12s to 100s; Bibles, from Is 9d; Pass and Pocket Books, ilrom Id; Gold-plated Albert Chains (warranted to stand acid), from 5s Od; K.V. and S., from Is; Filigree Silver Jewellery; the Artist's Colour Box, 18 Gd ; Blotting Padß: Gold, Silver, Jet, Pearl Fancy Solitares, Studs and Lockets, from Gd; Letter-copying and Manifold Order Books; Harraonlcums, Is; Concertinas: Bread Knives, la 3d ; Gents' White Linen Shirts; Table Knives, from 63 61 ppr dozon; Wax Dolls, Is; Nickel Pencils and Pens; Tumblers and Wines, cut glass, from 9d each. Porcelain Flowers and Vases, Playing Cards. Letter Balances, Potosl Silver Forkßand Spoons, Waltham and Geneva Watches, French and Amorican Clooks and Alarms ; and a Host of Useful and Ornamental Goods too numerous to mention, at prices suited to this timo of depression, at C. W. GOODSON S STORK. 111. Queen-street. London Offlco, 58, ' St. Mary Axe.



I Wanted. W ANTED KNOWN.—We are Deliver ing in the City, for oash only :—Besi , Titreo Firewood, 12s per ton: Ditto, cut in blooks, 13s per ton; Waikato Coal (best house), i 22s per ton; Taupiri Coal (best house), 23s per , ton.—W. & G. Winstono, Custom-house-street East and West. ANTED.—Wanted to Sell, cheap, Good Salt Butter. 6d.-82, and lOd lb; Cheeße, 6d lb; Wineglasses, Id and Gd; Tumblers, 6d each, 5s dozon ; Decanters, only Is; , Water Bottles and Glasses, Is 3d; Chambors, 1 2s 6d; Suporior Hots of Jugs, only -is set; \ oilec ■ Beta, 15s; Brown Teapot, from Is 3d to 2? 6d; Cups and Sauosrs, Gd each, 53 6d dozon; White and Gold, 3 lines, 10s 6d dozen; Pink China, lla dozen; Coloured China, Is each; Largo Fluted ' China Cups and Saucers, Is each ; Small China Platos, 6d; Cruot Bottles, 3 for 2s; Plated Cruets, from 5s 6d; Shoe Brushes, 2s Gd and 3s 6d tho set; Scrubbing Brushes, from ii to Is each ; 2-inch Wire Nails, Ulbs in a packet for 3s Cd, or 188 per case of 1121bs; Tin Tackß, only 3d and in packet; Japanese Chest of Drawers, only 6a Cd; Japanese Traya (only a few left). Is fiach; Good Teaspoons, 6d each, 5s dozen; Japanese Fancy Tables, 18s 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 6d: Salt cellars, only id ; Clothes Pegs, 1 dozen for od, Is 3d gros3; Sago, sii lb: Brown and Poison's Cornflour, only 8d lb; Peanuts, Id lb, 3s for 121bs; Tart Tins, i for Gd, 9 for Is; Harpar Twelvotroes Washing Powders, only 6d per dozen, 5s 6d gross-bcx.-H. WATTS, Pitt stroet. WANTED KNOWNT—At 111, Queen street (opposite Tonics' Mart), Stationery is being Sold at English Prices. Ruled Cream laid Note Paper, from 2d per quiro: Knvelopes, from 2d per packet. Rubber Stamps, supplied with all requisites for stamping, at 2s. Enve lopes stamped with any initial lottor (boautifully exooutcd), is per 100; Note Paper to match, at Is per live quires, itubber Stamps for linen marking supplied.—Note tho Address: C, W. Goodson- ; and at 58, St. Mary Axe, London. rrUIERE'S a Treat in store for those who _fl call at A. Bettiny's Central Storo (in the Market) TO-NIGHT. Ho is going to givo his Customers tho chance to buy Prime Dairy fed Hams at 8d and ad per lb: Primo Now Corned Butter, by tho half cask, 8d por lb; Tiiranaki Roll Butter, best in the province, at Is id; Canterbury Checso, unsurpassed in quality, 8d; Good Old ditto, 6d to 7d; Jams, now soaHons, very ohoico, 6Jd per tin. Bo in time and save monoy. To save is to gain, to gain and save is to grow rloh, and this is tho llrst nccoßßary stop to a Boat in tho House of Representatives; thoreforo wo Bay again, save your money. Ecclesiastical. XTOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO- X CIATION, corner of Wellesley and Albert Btreote.—Mooting for United Prayer will bo held THIS (Saturday) EVKNING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will bo given. Friends cordially in vited. A BIBLE CLASS for YOUNG MKN ovory Sunday afternoon from 3 till i. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, WOODSIDK, Papatoitoi, will ba Opened on Sunday next, August 2'J, by tho Bishop of Auckland. The Opening Sorvioe will commence at 11 a.m. P~ITT - STREK.T Wesleyan Church.— Services will be conducted To-morrow, (Sunday): — Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Morley (Funeral Sermon fur ltov. C. H. Sohnackenborg); Evening, at 0.30. Roy. 11. R. Dowßbury. P~"RIMITI VE~MEfHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra - street. — Sunday Services— Tho Rev. J. Long will preach in the Morning, at 11, and In tho Evening at 6.30. P~RIMIffVEIIETHODIST SUNDAY SKRVTCKS, Excelsior Hall, Upper Pitt street,—Tho Hey J. Long will preach in the Afternoon at 3 ; and Mr J. Geary in the Even ing at 0.30 mHEATRE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN- A ING SERVICES.—Undor tho conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association, To morrow Hivoning, from Bto 9, All aro invited, tjenta ffroo. L" ORNE STREET-HALL. — UNSEO TARIAN SUNDAY SKRVICKS, 28th August.—Morning Borvico only, at 11 a.m.— Subject: " Our Position and Work," VTE WMAKKET WESLBYAN JJI SKRVICKS.-Nowmarkot Hall,—Divine Sorvlco In tho abovo Hall To-morrow Evening, at half-past six o'clock by Mr Girling. rpJSMPKKANOE HALL.""— Geo. A. JL Brown will deliver a Lecture on Sunday Kvoning, at G.3o.—Subject: "Tho state of tho dead, or docs tho uoul hh a peraon»l cooscious being survive tho death of the body?' DiJFELLOWS' H.aLL (foot of Cook strootl.—Lord's Day Sorvico at 6.30 to 7.-J5. Address by Mr Utting. All Scats Froo as tho Gospol " Whosoever will, lot him Como." "VTOKTIi SHORU WESLEYAN iy CHURCH.-Dlvine Service in tho abovo Church To-worrow.—Morning, by Mr Jones; H>eniner, by Rev. W. Morley. (CONGREGATIONAL cHullC 11, J BKIUSSFORD-STRKET.—Tho usual Ser vices will bo conducted TO-MORROW (Sunday), by tho Paßtor, tho Roy. J. Hobortson, M.a.; in tho morning, at 11, and in theovening, at 6.30 PKESHyTEKIAN CHURCH, NORTH SHORE.—Divine Servico will be con ducted in tho abovo Church To-morrow (dun day), August 29:h, Morning, at 11 a.m., by Jit1 Barton; Evening, at 6.30 p.m., by Kov. Mr McCallum. C~ IUURCH OK JESUS CHRIST OF J LATI'KRDAY SAINTS hold their Meet ings on Sunday, in tho Nowton Hall, tv 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. All are invited. No Cj.lcotion. L^LLERbLIEWESLEVANSiSnVICES. tjj —Dlvino Servico will bo conducted in the Kllorsliu -School-room, To-morrow Evening, ut 6.50 o'clook. UNITED CHARGIi 01*' ONEHUNGA AND MANGKRK.-The ltev. Mr Mac cicol will preach at Onohunga, Morning and Kvoning, and at Mangore, In the Afternoon. WELLESLEY-STREUT BAPTIST CHURUH.—"Does the So U Survivo at Death; and what is its Immodiato Destiny J"— To-morrow Kvening the liev. Allan Wobb wijl preach on this subject YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, Corner of Wellcsloy and Albert strcots. A Meeting for YOUNG MEN will be held in tho Lecture Hall on TUKaDAY first, 31at inst Young Men reoently arrived cordially invited. Interesting Addresses will bo given. Municipal Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND. FIRE BRIGADE UNIFOEIrf. . The City Council will receive fresh tenders, until 2.30 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 2nd Septem ber, for Twenty Tunics end Trousers for the Fire Brigade, in terms of speoifloations and conditions at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, August 21th, 1880. Tenders. YEW ZEALAND ROADS. PIAKO COUNTY. NO. 1 FORMATION CONTRACT.-CAM BRIDGE-ROTORUA ROAD. Public Works Offloe, Auckland, August 10th, 1880. Written Tonders will bo rccaived at this Oflioe up to noon of MONDAY, August 30, 1880, for tho abovonamed Contract. They must bo addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Auckland, and marked outßido, " Ten der for No, 1 Formation Contract." flans and specifications can bo s«on at the Publio Works Offices, Auckland and Grabams town. and at tho Constabulary Barracks, Cam bridge. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. By command. (Signed) :*A.MES STEWART, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Auokland, August 27th, 1880. A LTEPATIONS AND ADDITIONS J3L TO POST-OFFICE BUILDINGS, AUCK LAND. Tenders wiil ba received at this Oflioe until noon of MONDAY, 13th Soptembor, 1880, for Alterations and Additions to tho Post-office Buildings, Auckland, General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may bo seen at iho Publio Works Office, Auckland. Tenders must bo addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, and marked outside, "Tender for Alterations to Post-office, Auok- Tho lowest or any tondor not necessarily accepted. By command. (Signed) JAMKS STEWART. District Engineer. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of SAT URDAY September 1, for tho Erection and Completion of a Family Residence ut Lake Takapuna. NorthShogu^ BARTLBYt -irehiteot. Volunteer .Notices. \ UCKLAND RIFLE BATTALION, A Full Dress Parade with arms and appoints, on TUESDAY WVKNING next, at 7.30 sharp, for Instruction Drill. Members of all ranks are warnod to attend. Special Meeting of the whole of the Battalion, after parade, on important business. By order. WM. F. CLIFTON, Lieut., Adjutant A.R. Battalion. Board and Residence. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET^ Board and Lodging. ..20b por wook (single room) ..25a



' I TO het. TO LET, that Old Established and Com modious Store now in tbe occupation of Mr Hogg, Grocer of Newmarket,' opposite the Railway Station.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Anokland. TO LET, House of eleven rooms, at pre sent in occupation of G. Lewis, Ksq.; also, House of seven rooms, Solwyn Terrace, Parnell.—Apply to W. Oulpan, Solwyn Terrace, or at Hesketh and Richmond's. rriO LJJT, a Five-roomed House off the l_ Great North Koad.—Apply to W. Baxter, Newton. rf\O LEASE, for a terra of 21 years, at a J yearly rental of £35, a Farm of 120 acres, having a dounlo water frontasjo, six miles from Queen-street Wharf. Lanri good, well sheltered and watered—all ploughablo. — Apply Stab Office. PUBLIC HALL to Let in Eden Terrace, snitable for Public Meetings. Concerts, &o.—Apply W. B. Paiyno, Hclan Terrace. TVTOKTH SHORE.—To Let, several well- J3I furnished Houses, in good localities.— B. and R. Duder. For Sale FOR Sale, Cheap, an Open-Sailing Boat, Nowi with Sails, and ail complete. —Apply to Henry Johnson, General Dealer, flobßon-street. CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.—Apply at the Star Office. "BTIOR SALE, that comfortable Family JP Residenoe In Soaflold View, formerly in tho occupation of Thos. Peacock, Ksq.; freehold allotment, good well, and in good order.—Apply to U. Ashton and Son, 8, Now Zealand Insur ance Buildings. FOR SALE, a neat Four-roomed Cottage, with freehold allotment and e;ood well, in Napier-street.—Apply to H. Aehton and con, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. IfXOR SALE, a new Six-roomed Cottage ' (verandahs baokand front), freehold allot ment, Seafleld Road; cheap.— Apply to H. Ashton and Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR LEASE, a large and dry Ware houso, with good cellar, in Custoni-House strcot, noxt to Messrs McKonzio and Ross,— Apply to H. Aehton and Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ITIOR SALE, very cheap, the Unexpired a Term of Eleven Years of a Leasehold Kight-roomed Bouse and large Garden, situate on College Hill, Ponaonby; well adapted for a grocory store or private residence. Terms can bo made to suit purchaser.—Apply D. B. Orchard, Estate Agent, &c, 18, Insurance Buildings. El O It S3 A L k7 Handsome Villa Residence, replete, well finished, and in good order. Verandah ex tending length and breadth of houso; splendid Garden, fully stocked with fruit and ornamental trees. The allotment has 132 toot frontage to a main rood. Capital position, with view of city and harbour.—Tanner & Evans, Agents, 74, Queen-street. SINGER Sewing Machine, No. 1, for sole, with stand, &0., included (com plote); nearly new.—Apply at Star Office. "YTOLCANIC LAND.—Seven acres for T sale, near Mount Kdnn. with new seven roomed houso, for £150. This is a bargain.— F. G. Kwington. jp-| (\ to £1,000 LENT on Building Society dit.LXJ principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sob List of Properties for Sale on 4th page—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on monoy deposited for Investment. C 1 O R SALE. Two Valuable Building Sites, 50 x ICO each, fronting Manukau Roud, and adjoining the Junction Hotel. Kpsom.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, ii, Quoan-street, or to Mr Wil'iam Hunter, Auctioneer, Durham-street. FOR SALE, a thriving Grocery .Business, situated in Alma Place Ponsonby, con sisting of Shop, Storo-room, and Seven-roomed Dwelling, together with two three-roomort Cot tages in ono block. Owner leaving town. Froehold.—Apply J. L. Wo3t, on tho promises. ALSO, two well-built Fivo-roomcd Cottages in Franklin Road (frcehold).-J. L.iWcst. ALSO, two flrßt-class Freehold Allotments In Ireland-street, fenced and planted with fruit trees.—J. L. Wcßt. ALBO, Five Acres Rich Volcanio Land on tho Mount Rosklll Road, well suited for a market garden (frnoholdl.—Apply to J. L. West, Alma Place. Ponsonby. JUS T L A X D E D 600 Sacks hob art town potatoes Vkky Prink Samplb. G. S. J A X I N 8, CUSTOM-HOUSE STUBKT. TT UL L' BROTHERS HAVE NOW LANDING, Xx 'Famknotii' and 'Locii Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STKffiL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWBRS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONHS, &a, &c, &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Colobratcd Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merohants, Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores, Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores, Albert-street Lost and Pound. LOST.— £1 Reward.—A Deed written on parchment.—Apply "X.," Star Office. LOST, near Grafton tf oad, a Bull Terrier Slut, whits, with black spots. Any person returning same to Mr Smith, Domain-street, will be rewarded, and anyone found dotaining it after this date will bo prosecuted. Gazette in Bankruptoy. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW X ZEALAND, NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "Tho Debtors and Creditors Aot, 1876," ftnd tho soveral statutes amendments thereof, and of tbe Bank ruptcy of William Shaw, of Katikati, a Debtor. Notico is hereby given that at a Meeting at the Creditors of the said William Shaw, held in ;ho Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, tho 23rd day of August, 1880, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon. Thomas Maoffarlane. of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy, w»b elected Creditors' Trustee; and that tho said Thomas MooiTarln.no 11113 intimated to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance! of tho said office. Dated at Auckland this 2ith day of AuxU3t, 1880. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. William Shaw, Debtor in person. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " Tho Debtors and Cre ditors Act, 1876," and of tho amendments thereto, and of the Bankruptcy of Moss H. Keesing. of OneJiunga, Plumber and Gasfitter, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of tho Creditors of tho snid Moss H. Keesing •will be held in the Build insrs of tho Snpreme Court-house, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the third day of September, 1880, at tho hour of 12 o'clock noon, to receive my report, and grant tho said Debtor an Order of Discharge under the provi sions of the said Act. Dated at Auokland, this 28th day of August, THO. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTOY. In the matter of "Tho Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876," and of the amendments thereto, and of the Bankruptcy of Nball Harness, of Parnoll, Contractor, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a Gonoral Meeting of the Creditors of tho said Ncull Harness will jeheld in tho Buildings of tho Supreme Court, Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho second day of September, 1880, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to roceive my report, and grant the said Debtor an Order of Discharge undor the provisions of the said Act. Dated at Auckland, this 28th day of August, 1880. THO. MACFFARLANK, Trustee. r N BANKRUPTCY. IN THE ESTATE OF MOSS V. KEESING, OF ONE IIUNGA, PLUMBFB, AND GASFITTEB, A DEBTOR. Creditors who have not already done so are requested to Prove their Claims with me on or before FRIDAY, the third of September, 1880, whon a first and final Dividend will be payable. THOS. MACFFARLANB. Tins tee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, August 26,1880.



Public Notices. "N E w M v s l C 1 NEW MUSIC! NEW MUSIC! NKW MUSIC! NEW MUSIC! EX MAIL STEAMER 'AUSTRALIA.' —NOW OPENING, at the Auckland Musio Warehouse. ■vF 01 T I C E. I hereby vivo notice that if Mr Smith, of Whatawata,er hiß f riends,do not claim his Horse that he left at my Hotel, on tho Bth mat., I will sell the same by Public Auction to defray ex ponsos seven days after this date. J. D. DILLON. Railway Hotol, Mercer. Augnst 25th, 18S0. "WHEEE IS HEAVEN?" SECOND EDITION NOW PUBLISHED. —Copies may bo had at the Auckland Musio Warehouse. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DIS TRICT BOARD. In terms of "Rating Act, 1876." notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Trustees of tho above Highway District, on FRIDAY, the 10th day of Soptsmber, 1880. at 8 p.m., at the office of Mr Thos. Hayes, York street, Newton, to make a Rate of One Shilling in tho £ on all ratable property in the above dißtriot, for the year ending 31et day of March, 1881; and that the said Rate will become pay able, in one sum, on tho 14th day of September, ISBO, to the Collector (Thos. Haros), at tho Office of tho Board, at whoso residence the Rate-book can bo inspected by all ratepayers, without fee, between tho houra ot 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. THOMAS BAHNS, Chairman. August 26,1880. mWO POUNDS REW AR D. I vt-illipay &i Roward for information that will Convict any Person Keeping Pigs within the limits of the Borough of Parnoll. JOSHPH LOWNDES, Inspeotor of Nuisances. ■\7"OUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. On WEDNESDAY. Ist September, this Insti tute will be Removed to Mr Adams's Buildings, Queen-street. The Boarding House will be Opaned at tho same time. Young Ladies who are 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. JUST RECEIVED, per 'Albion,' ex 'Chimborazo,' from Sydney: —"Young -.adieu' Journal" and " Bow Bells for August; New Numbers ot "London Journal," "Family Reader" (quarterly), &c &c: New Books and Musio. Also, by 'ifrißCo Mail: English Papers, including "Illua. London News," "Graphic," " Lloyd's," " Punch," " Penny Illustrated," &c, &c—W. K. ME A.RS (late N. Fairs), Bookseller, Stationer, and Mußicseller, 198, Queen-street. T> , E A D THIS! GROCKRIES and PROVISIONS at prices to suit tho times, viz:—Company's Susjar, 4Jd per lb; Cheese, 4d, sd, Gd, 7d, and 8d (Canterbury and Wairoa); Best Oatmeal, 2d per lb, or 33 8d per bag of 251bs; Best Salt Butter, lOd and lid per lb; Splendid Family Teas, 2s id and 2a 6d per lb; and all other goods equally cheap, and guaranteed to givo satisfaction, at Meok's Cash ShOp, City Market. Note the address; First Shop right hand side of Queen-street Entrance.— R. L. Meek. JUST ARRIVED, per 'Mail Steamer,' Two Hundred Dozen Jet Bangle Bracelets, 5,6, 7, and 8 row.—Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street. T> AY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). REDUCTION IN PRICE OF BAY COAL. On and after the Ist of September next the price of BAY of ISLANDS COAL, at the Cot liisky Loading Ground, Kawalcawa, will bo TWELVE (12) SHILLINGS per ton. By order of tho Board. HENRY GILFILLAN, Junr,. Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, August 16, 1880. rXROCERYI /GROCERY! W M. HOGG, NEWMAROiT, Begs to acquaint his friendii and the general public that ho has Now REMOVED to his NEW PREMISES. He takes this opportunity fa thank his Cus tomers for the past support given him for several years, and guarantees that in the future, as in tho past, the samo exertions shall bo put forth to supply THE VERY CHOICEST OB1 GOODS, and in every possible way plsase his patrons. His Country Customers will have his best attention, and every order entrusted to him will be promptly executed. FAMILIES WAITED UPOIf FOR ORDERS He also solicits a trial from any who may not have favoured him. and he Is confident their interests will not bo ove looked. ! pOFFEEI COFFEE! COFFEE! W. S. COL LI N S Begs to notify that he has made satisfactory arrangements for Roasting and grinding his own Coffdes, and has adopted the follow ing brands and prioas :— IMPERIAL, 2b; SULTAN, Is 9d; AND ARABIAN, IS 6D per lb. These Coflfees, being ground hot from tho cylinders 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 surpasßed, being ground from the fineßt Ceylon kinds. Those who prefer pure Coffee can obtain it in the berry, or fresh ground, at tho Parnoll Tea and Coffee Warehouse, Monakau Road, Parnoll, Auckland. ■vr o t i c c. The business hitherto conducted by the under signed at Lower Queen-street will, on and after the 6th September, bo carried on at tho Premises lately occupied by G. W. Binney, in Durham street, Auckland, and at Queen-street, One hunga, under tho stylo or firm of WALLER and COMPANY, as Timber Brokers, Commis sion, Shipping and Custom-House Agents. J. W. WALLER. August 27,1880. ALL Outstanding Claims against the under signed aro requested to be sent in for Pay ment not later than MONDAY, 6th September, 1880. J. W. WALLRR, Durham-street. August 27,1830. ■ SEE HERBERT H. SMITH'S OVENS, STOVES, RANGES, &C, Especially the New Zealand icCLIPSE COTTAGE RANGK. BEWARE OF IMITATION ! g /h.h. smiThS g 3, cd ; —menu] <d 1 £ TESTIMONIALS. The Hon. H. B. Devereux i 8 glad to inform Mr Herbert Smith that the Eclipse Cottage i Range purchased by him in August, 1879, gives the (greatest satisfaction, and has proved a small fuel consumer, remarkably easy to cle an and perfectly safe from all ohance of accident by fire—in short tho cheapest and best Mrs Doverenx has ever used. — Dovonport, North Shore, July 26. 1880. I consider that Mr H. Smith's Portable Stovo is very economical with coal, as I used less than half the usual amount daring t.he winter months, and during the summer tbo total cost wasssper month.—M.S.H., Romuera. Stoves sold on tho Deferred Payment System. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, Durham-street. T7INCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ill ATKINSON & CO., Paint Oil and Varnish Makers, Beg to inform the Public of Auckland that they can obtain a SUPERIOR MIXKD PAINT, ready for use, at a price hitherto unknown in Auckland; any shade for House Painting at 7a 6d per gallon; done up in handy form in 1 gallon Tins with handles; half gallon and quart?. Also a Superior Oak Varnish, 10s per gallon ; Carriage Varnish, 11s; a really Good Paint Oil, 3b Gd por gallon; Superior Paint Oil, 4s 6d per gallon. Estimates given for all kinds of Painting. All Orders Punctually Attended to. ATKINSON & CO., RECLAMATION, FREEMAN'S BAY • (NEXT KELLY'S FOUNDRY), AUCKLAND. LARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for FURNITURE, CARPETS, and BED DING, is at T. & H. Cooke'b, G7, Queen-street. WALNUT CARD TABLES, Occa sional Tables, Kidnoyshaped Writing Tables, and Walnut Musio dtools, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. ■ HEATHER BEDS, Kapok Down Beds, V Pulu Beds, and all kinds of Mattrasses, Palliasses, Bolstors, and Pillows for Sale at T, and H. Cookb's, 67, Queen-street. iiLY ESTABLISHMENT in Auckland employing Steam Power in the Manu facture ot Furniture is I. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. GREAT REDUCTION in Prices of Dining-room Suites at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers at T. & H. Cookk's, Furniture and Carpet Warehouse 67, Queen- Btroet.



Public NotiOßS. \ P O L 0 ,G .Y. I, Captain Richard Arnold, Master of the Barquo ' Glimpse,' do sincerely apologise to you, Samuel Bkown, Alfred Martin, and SAMUEfc Badham, for my action in causing you to. be".. arrested last night for being illegally on board the 'Glimpse;' and I doadmitand acknowledge that euch arrest was unwarranted, and that you were at the timo of the arrest engaged on board the ' Glimpse' repairing the Galley Stove by the order of the owners. I regret sincerely that you > should' have boen arrested, and beg you will I accept this apology. Auckland, August 28,1880. B. ARNOLD. Witness—Theo. Cooper, Solicitor, Aucldand. T3KOF. FRASER will give tn/yQW JL his New Lecture on " How to eSMIMn eeleot a Partner in Life," In the UP^mD Devonport Hall, on V~/ 7^ TUESDAY, the 31bt,' ]T \ and his liißt Special Lecture, " How A> \to Make a Good Head," on Thuks f,ini/i' ftgtnjs day, in the Temperance Half, tttffl^* "* Commenco at 8 p.m. w*r admission : la; Back Seats, 01. ifiikSfe. |fl O R WAITABi, The s.s. , 'LALLA ROOKH' Will leave Onohunga Wharf as above on MONDAY, 30th instant, at 10 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. W. WALLER, Agent. jC j~a. I7IREIGHT TO THAMES. jj3®gJ3J|^ The schooner Will leave for the Thames on or about TUES DAY next.—For freight apply on board. tc-ot ice of removal: Mb F. O. CAILLIAU, Professor ot Musio and Editor of the "Now Zealand Muse," has tha honour to inform the public that he has removed bis private residence to Hobson-street, next door to Mr Plumloy, Dentist, and is now pro pared to receive a limited number of Pupils for Tuition in Harmony, Vocal and Instrumental Music. We iiavc received a CONSIGNMENT of 350 LADIES' CLOTH JACKETS,] and 500 LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WATER PROOF MANTLES. They viiU be offered to the Public at HALF-PRICE. J. COSGBA.FE & CO. VJCT E. M E A R S [For Many Years With Mn E. Wayte], Wishes to inform hia Friends and the Publio of Auckland that ho has Purchased the whole of tbo Bookselling, Stationary, and Musio Business lately carried on Mr N. Fairs. JUST RECEIVED— New Shipments, including Photographic and Sorap Albums, Writing Deska, Sunday School Howard Cards, Wesleyan Hymn Books, Family. Hibles, etc., etc., etc. Books by Mrs Henry Wood, Charle3 Dickens. Sir Walter Scott, Miss Braddon, Jamc3 Grant, Ktc, Etc. Now NumberH of Young Ladies' Journal and other Magazines received every Month per ' Orient' Line, via Sydney. English and Ameri can Papers par 'Frisco Mail. Tho latest Books and Musio received direct every Month by steamer. Country Orders Bcnct (tally Attended To I ' A few copies "Around the World with. General Grant," 2 vols.,and Tho Farmers' Book" offered at greatly reduced prices. W. E. "m" E A R. S. "ns' ! BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSICi,, SELLER, 198, QUEEN-STREET. . (Opposite the Albert Hotel). ■''"'' : ; r-. , Q P R I N G, 18 80. F. TOMLINSON IB NOW SHOWING BIS j FIRST PARCEL of SPRING GOODS Soitab'e for tho Spring Season, , , ~ j comprising all the . zLLiii; Newest Textures and Materials IN - : Galatea Stripes, Beatrice Stripes - , Attalea TwIIIb, Dress Twills ' . ■',- . India Stripes, Dress Sateens Imperial Heps, Gala Stripes Plain Percales, Pompadour Sateens . < ~ Pompadour Prints Also, Tho Anglra Cloth, the Newest Material for the Season, very stylish, and recommended to wear well These Goods are marked at Prices to Suit the Times, and to ensure a (Speedy Clearance to make room for further Goods to arrive. INSPECTION INVITED. • ,;,,-; F. TOMLINSON, ; 0 DRAPER. Warwick House, Pabnell. Meetings. fjnr a. c. b. society. AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81, The Quarterly Meeting of tha above Society will take place in St. Patrick's Hall, Hobson- Btteet, on WEDNESDAY nert, Ist September, at 7.£0 o'olook Secretary in attendance to re<' ceivo Contributions, &c, from half past six. JAS. O'BRIBN. Junr., Secretary. •\TEW NORTH DEVON GOLD J3I MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). is .; The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders v will be held at the Company's Office, Shortland» street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 31st inst,, at 2 p.m. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, Election of Directors and Auditors. F. A. WHITE, ' Manager. Auokland. lltli August, 1880. LA D IES' CHKISTIAN ASSOCIaT TION.-a. Meeting of Members wiU be held on Monday Evening, 30th August, at' 7' p.m., in Mrs W. White's House, Vinoent-streoU Important business.—M. Halliday, Hon. Seo. mHE LABOUR QUESTIONS A Meeting of-the Working Men's Political' Association will be hold on MONDAY NIGHT next, at the Albert Hall, Derby-street, to con sider and discuss tho Report of the It oral Com mission on Local Industries, and take what Bteps may bo deemed necessary, THOS. THWAITES. Chairman. EDBNTENT. ' A Special' Meeting of tha above will be bold in the Tent-room on MONDAY next, at 7,311 p.m. All Members will please attend. ' Business:—Elections of Secretary and Au ditor. .-. ;;.,,.. , , mo ALL LOVERS OF ART.1' A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Museum, Princos-streot, on TUESDAY, 31st August, at 7.30 p.m., to consider a proposed i scheme for the Establishment of a Society ot Arts in this town. All ladies and gentlemen who take any Interest in Art matters are •arnestly invited to attend. Hitherto tbo only Art Society in this towa has been confined almost exclusively to Paint* ing. It is now proposed to Include that following :—Drawings, Painting 3, Sculpture Architecture, Modelling in Clay, Etchings. China, &c. Wax-work, and Leather-workT^ • It is proposed to hold an Exhibition of the above Works of Art in this town very shortly- • therefore a lmyjo attendance of both ladies and gentlemen at tiio above meeting is hoped for. J. G. TREVITB3CK, Hon. Seo. pro tern. Auctions. B. TONKS.J L». C. CARE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. By Order of tiik Registrar of ths Supreme Court, Northern District, On Behalf of the Mortgagee. VALUABLE FARM ON THE KAWHIA HARBOUR. ! B. TON Xi & CO. E["AVE received instructions from the L Registrar of tho Supreme Court, Northern District, to Bell, at their Mart, Queen-street Auckland, on Wednesday, the 15th day of Sen' tember, 1880, at 12 o'clock noon, y A Valuable Farm, consisting of U acres of. Land, on the K«whia Harbour, with tha Dwelling Bouse and Outbuildings erected thereon, now, or lately, in t£» occupation of the Mortgagor. Mr John KobsonCharleton. For further particulars apply to Mr Jffi. IV' Dvf auk, Solioitor for tho Mortgagee, Bhortlaacli street, Auckland. (Continued on Fourth Page,) , ■■.■ ■'-, . -: :■.,■■■■■ :.■.:■; .. ■ ' ■:; '.■.,■,'■ ■ -iiM