PARLIAMENTARY.

(J>ROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELLINGTON, this day. THE "POST" ON Mli SAUNDERS. Last night's " Post," in a severe article on Mr Sanndcrs' speech, describes the speaker as " tho ghost of a dead Royal Commission," and the speech as "a long speech paitly in defence of the report, much more in denun ciation of its critics and assailants." Mr Barrett was examined to-day beforo thcPetitions'Comnrittee rclativcto the threat of a Magistrate to take away Ills licensa mentioned in a recent telegram. The report will probably bo laid on the table to morrow. AFFAIRS ON THE WEST COAST. The Government has received a telegram f.om Captain lioberta stating that all is quiet. The weather line, and the men in good health. Exertions arc being made to complete the telegraph line through, KEFKESENTATIOH BILL. It is said that one of the provisions of the Representation Hill in its present condition is that town electorates shall ba universally one fourth stronger than country elec torates. PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. Tho Railway Commission Report is ex pected to be tabled in about a week, aud tliu Public Works Statement to be made a week or so later. NON-PAYING TELEGRAPH STATIONS. There are eighty-three non-paying tele graph stations in the colony, at which it is proposed to increu.se the shilling telegram to eighteenpencc. THE AGENT-GENERAL. It is rumoured that there will be strong opposition to vote for the Agent-General department. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Hon. Mr PEACOCK explained that he had been a good deal censured id the press through the report of his motion on the honorarium telegraphed to papers exactly the opposite of what it proposed. Mr Waterhouse ami Col. WiirraoKE said children in tne county were being edu cated above their station, which led them to look out for miserable clerkships. A motion by tho former gentleman for a return of all persons employed under the Boards of Education was moved, QUESTIONS. Eeplyiug to Mr Harris, the Native Min ister said he believed the wives and children of the native prisoners were provided for by TeWhiti.

Mr KOLLESTON said the Government would take step*, if possible, to recover from the Westport Colliery Company the ex pon?C3 which the colony had been put to, in consequence of the said company, through their general manager, Mr A. 0. Burns, refusing to find employment for miaers brought to the colony at the request of Mr Burns, oue item alone of which expenses, viz., rations, amounted to £239 7-". Hcplying to Mr McDonald, Mr Kolllston said steps would le taken for making a main road through tho To Puke block, near Tauxauga.

Replying to Mr Muaray, Mr HALL said the 10 percent reductions would be made to apply to salaries under permanent Acts and pensions, but no dis tinction would be made between pensions drawn by absentees and those by residents. The reduction, however, would not be made to apply to the judges whose salaries were fixeid by law, and were unalterable daring tenure of oilicc.

THE EXPENDITURE OF THE LATE

GOVERNMENT,

Mr Ballance drew attention to the return laid on the table, showing that the late Government had spent £11,239,87 during the two yeirs they were in olliee. He went on to show that the previous Gov ernment had spent a great deal more in an equal period. Major Atkinson replied. LEASEHOLDERS' VOTES.

Mk Moss complaiucd of the present electoral system in excluding leaseholders from the franchise as doing a gro3s injustice in cities. )t not unfrequently happened that leaseholds were more valuable than freehold rights. He wanted to know if Government proposed to bring down any amendment this session.

Mr Montgomery objected to one piece of property carrying two votes. He hoped there would be no alteration in the law as it stood.

Mr Hall said if the member for Paruell thought this such a grievance, he ought to have brought down a distinct resolution, and not confined himself simply to asking questions on the subject. The Government had not intended to make any alteration in the electoral law, but if the hon. member thought it right, the Government would atlord every facility to bring down a propo sition on trie point. He concluded by ex pressing an opinion that all that was aimed at was to put the Governmcut into a false position, and he twitted the Opposition with having no cohesion, as had just been shown in connection with this matter.

Mr Speight contended that the member for Parnell was perfectly eincere, and denied that his object was, as had been alleged, simply to put the Government in a false position. Me "Whitaker said the member for Parnell objected last session to property having a vote, inasmuch as he considered it sufficiently represented. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY. The whole night was occupied in discus sing the estimates in Committee, and the House sat till 2.45 in the morning. On the geological and meteorological vote of £3,565 being submitted, tho Colonial Secretary said they proposed to abolish the weatht-r reports and storm signals. Mr Header Wood said that with the exception of the meteorological reports, all the rest was dilettanti scientific nonsense. He instauced the fact'that a very dry summer which had taken place in Auck land was accouuted for on the authority of this department by the flowing of tho ttulf Stream north. They had had both hot and dry summers in Auckland, and still the Gulf Stream continued to flow as usual. He proposed the reduction of the vote by £2,000. Mr Kollsston looked upon the vote as small compared with the advantages it se cured. Sir G. Grey spoke in favour of the vote. He mentioned the skill of the draughtsmen in connection with the book on New Zea land grasses, which had excited general ad miration throughout the scientific world. Then, again, the safety of the coal-mines to a certain extent was looked after by the re searches of the department. Altogether he believed the department was starved, and he hoped no reduction would be made. Mr SWANSON contended that the reports of this department had proved practically valueless. It was simply playingat science, and the money a mere waste. Mr Wood said it might be a very nice thing to ha>o well-engraved books at the public expense, but what did the taxpayers say when they were cplled upon to face taxation? It. was not merely engraved books that would satisfy them. He still adhered to his proposal to reduce the vote £2000.

Mr Hall said it was of the utmost im portance that they should have correct information regarding the natural resources of the country. This proposal for reduction wa3 not a well-considered proposition.

Mr Macandrkw admitted the import ance of the department, but the fact was they could not atlord it. In the face of the property tax and other modes of taxation, such expenditure could not be continued.

Dr. WALMS contended that all parts of the colony should bo on an equal footing as regards science. Now, the fact was that in Otago aud Canterbury these pursuits were largely engaged in, aud well endowed. Such icing the case, he strongly objected to the proposed reduction of the small sum spent iv the .North. Mr BicHAKDSON would support the vote as printed, Mr Hukst supported the vote, The House divided on Mr Wood's amend ment: Ayes, 21; Noes, 25. The vote, as printed, was agreed to. On the vote, New Zealand Institute, £500, an amendment for striking out the vote was carried on a division of 30 to 23.

The vote charitable institutions, £25,003, was put and carried. On the vote Lunatic Asylums, £36,547, 15s, Mr Dick proposed the reduction by £1,740.-Carried. Vote printing and stationery, £25,553 10s. Mr Dick stated it was proposed to appoint three experts to iuquire into the whole question of printing. The vote was reduced by £2,300 and passe'l. Vote sheep and cattle, £13,000, passed. Vote, miscellaneous service, £30,G70 10s lid.

Mr Dick moved that it De reduced £2500. —Carried.

The House pat till 2.45 discussing the item compilation of Maori history, £450. A motion to strike it out Avas lost on division of 25 to 10.

Me Whitaker then moved its reduction by £400, and the discussion proceeded until rogress was reported.

A vote of £4CC3 for the Melbourne Exhibition was agreed to, Mr Dick stating that Dr. Hector had received strict injunc tions not to exceed it.

New Zealand Insurance Company.

The ordinary half-yearly meetiug of the New Zealand Insurance Company was held this afternoon, Mr C. J. Stone presiding. About twenty other shareholders were present.

The minutes of tho last meeting having been confirmed, the manager (Mr G. P. Pierce) read the following report and state ment of accounts :—

"The directors have the pleasure of submitting to the shareholders the report and balance-sheet of the Company for the half-year ended 31st May, ISSO. After providing lor all ascertained losses, and writing off £3,554 as depreciation on in vcstmcnls, there remains a sum of £22,079 Is 7d available for division, which your directors recommend should be appropriated as lollows :—To the payment of a dividend, at the rate of ten per cent, per aunum, £10,000 ; to a bonus, at tho rate of five per cent, per annum, £5,( JO ; to balance car ried forward, £7,679 Is 7d ; total, £22,670 Is 7d. The bonus of five per cent, now de clared is to equalise the dividend, live per cent, only having been paid to tho share holders the preceding half-year. Warrants for tho dividend and bonus will be issued at the head ollice to-morrow, and at tho several branches and agencies on receipt of advice—For the Board of Directors, "James Williamson, Chairman." Statement ov Acc>tf.NT3i'OßTn« Half-year kndinq 31st May, ISBO. PIiOKIT AND LO3S. Dr. & Bd. To Dividend, lialf-yoar ondln<?£Uh Novombor, 1879 5.C30 0 0 „ Commissions, Sa'aiies, and other oxponsoi .. .. .. 20.G51 C 0 „ Firo and Marino Loasos .. ... 13,117 1 3 ~ AiH>ropriation lor Unpaid Inssos 21,170 0 0 „ Amount writ ton ofF for Depre ciation on luvo3tm3nts • • 3.551 0 0 „ Balano 2i,27D 1 7 Total £121, I'j 1) 7 Cr. £ 8. d. By Hal iiico from laitha'f-year .. 7.523 17 0 „ Appropriation 25.0J3 0 I) „ Firoaiirt Marino Premiums—less re insurance 80,523 17 5 „ Intorest, Konfi, and Tram tor FtCS — •• H|ojJ 11 D Total £121,150 0 2 HALANCB 811E6.T. n r £ s. (1. To Capital 2fo 000 0 0 ~ Ho-maurance Fund .. .. 103.C >0 0 „ I?e~orvoFund '10.000 0 0 „ Appropriation for Unpaid L.OSS.C3 21,17b 0 0 DepoitaandothorLlabiUtic: 17.17J 3 9 ~ Bafmco !*-'■«'" 1 7 Total .. .. - ■■ £W1,02S 5 i Cr. & a- d- By Investments 381,193 8 10 , Firo aud Marino Promhumduo 2,071 H i „ Interest and Konta dua .. .. 3.317 IS 1 „ Hills Keculvablo 2.53U 15 3 „ Furniture, Fire Kngines, &o. _ 1,170 ID b „ Sundry Debtors .. .. .. 238 9 8 „ liraac.i and Agoncy Bolanco3.. 8.25!) U a ~ Cash In Bank and on hand .. 5,187 H 4 Total £101.028 5 1 "1 ho auditors have examined tho books and accounts o. tho company for tho half-year ended May 31,1880, and havo to roDort that tho bilaneo-sheot, now prciontfvi to tho Share holders, is a i'uU aud fair balanco-shr ot, und exhibits a trao and correct Btatsmant of tho affairs of the company. UkoUOK FraSBR, I Auditors Auckland, July 9,1880.

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said: — Gentlemen : Shareholders of tho New Zealand Insurance Company,—We have again the pleasure of meeting at the termination of another half-yearly period of our existence, and with iigures which show a fair return on our investment, and we are able to recommend a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent per annum, and also a bonus at the rate of 5 per cent per annum. This is a more satisfactory state of affairs than that appearing at our last half-yearly meet ing, the bonus will equalize the dividend, and make it 10 per cent for the year. This is not a high dividend, but it is a fair one, aud as much as we may reasonably expect while the present keen competition in insurauce matters exists. Tv alluding to the keen competition existing for in suranco business, I am happy to state that though keen, it is of a more wholesome character than has obtained in the p-ist. The success of older institutions led to the establishment of younger competing com panies, (ill it appeared as if every coast town should have its local insurance com pany. This state of things baa existed in older communities, and iv other times, aud brought desolation, ruin, and panic to those engaged therein. It is well for us that we took »yarning here, and events appear to be righting themselves without disaster or dis credit to those engaged in insurance busi ness. The Legislature now sitting appear to be looking these matters in the face, and if the present measure becomes law, will, iv the interest of the insuring public as well as of those who have embarked their for tunes in tho enterprise, take substantial guarantees from those who appear before tho public as seekers of insurance busi ness. Though with others we may be called upon to meet the requirements of Government we think it a step in the right direction. The steadily increasing value ot our stock is a matter for congratulation. We have a large paid up capital, £200.000, and reserve funds amounting to £140,000. These amounts s'eadily aud prudently invested yield us no small portion of our annual income. DuriDg the period that has elapsed since the termination of our financial half-year we have been doing very well. For I would remind our shareholders that it is not so much the amount of premiums received as the absence of seriom marine disaster, and the immunity from fires that enables us to earn our dividend with how ever heavy taxation looming upon us as a people. The cessation in a great measure of public works and the outlook of a year or two of comparatively hard times, your direc tors will, as far as possible, pursue a careful and conservative policy rather than compete unhesitatingly, and at the same time be on the alert for new and favourable openings to push our business. One Inspector has just returned from a visit to most of the provincial and all the colonial branches, making a rigid and careful inspection. lam happy to say he speaks iv the highest terms of our oilicers, and agents find a healthy tone pervading their business. Their books satisfactorily kept, and them selves zealous iv the Company's intcreit. With these remarks I beg to move tho adoption of the report iiud balance sheet.

The Hon. James Williamson eaid :-— " Mr Chairman and gentlemen, I have much pleasure in seconding this motion. I think the report is of such a nature as will give great satisfaction to the shareholders of the Company, There is no doubt as our Chairman has told you, that there is very keen competition for business. I think it is a thing, however, that will work its own cure for to cover the risks in insurance business, you can't go below a certain premium. If you do the result will be felt by those who have invested in the company which resorts to such a reduction. I think the report will prove satisfactory to the shareholders. N o questions being asked, tha motion was put to the meeting arid unanimously agreed to. Mr R. Laishley proposed "That the thanks of the shareholders bo given to the directors, officers, and agents of the Corr pany." In doing so he said, "It must be apparent to all present that the report is a very satisfactory one. Not only does the Company resume its nominal dividend of 15 per cent, per annum.but itcarries forward a large balance to the Reserve Fund. This result can only have accrued from careful and rigid attention on the part of the directors.oih'cers, and agents to the business. Und<sr these circumstances, then, I have very great pleasure in moving the resolution which has been placed^in my hands." Mr N. Sims seconded the resolution, and it was tacitly accepted by the meet-

ing. The Hon. James Williamson said :—I rise with great pleasure te return thanks on behalf of the directors, and I may take the opportunity to say that i£ there is * anything tending to encourage and give confidence to us it is such an expression o£ satisfaction aa that which has just been made. The directors have had a great deal to contend against in the past and a great deal .of difficulty also to conduct the concern in such a way aa to leave the shareholders some return for their investments. I cordially agree with the sentiment of the Chairman—that this Com pany intends to do what is called a conser vative business, that is not'taking unremun crative risks, but rather taking a smaller business, and one calculated to yield more certain returns. The shareholders will re member that we have a large amount of mo ,icy in capital and reserve funds, and t' is will always ensure to them a dividend of at least 7or 10 per cent, per annum. When the rates are high you will, no doubt, always receive 10 per cent. Mr G. P. Pierce said :On behalf of the officers and agents of the Company, I beg to return thanks for the vote ot thanks which has just been giveu. lam sure that it is always a greater pleasure for them to meet the shareholders on occasions like the present, when a good dividend ia recom

mended, than on such a one as the last meeting was, when there was only a divi dend of five per cent. Then every face at the meeting looked very glum. I think that the change may, in some degree, be attributed to the care evinced in accepting risks, for during the past term no single loss has exceeded £2,0C0. This shews a good selection in the risks besides proving that the pruning which lias been made in the ollicps is hastening the production of good fruit." This concluded the proceedings.

COROMANDEL STEAMBOAT COM PANY.

AN extraordinary |gcaeral meeting of the shareholders in tho Coromandel Steamship Company was held in the Goods Shed on the evening of the 12th instant. Kotwithstaccl ing the very inclement state of the weather, the local shareholders turned up almost to a man. One gentleman from Auckland, aud Mr Kissliug. of VVaiheke, graced the meet ing with their presence. Mr A. J. Cadmau occupied tho chair, and rend tho advertisement calling the meeting. He also read the following resolutions which had beou lodged with the Secretary of the Company by Mr John Bremnct :—" Coro mandcl, July 6, ISSO. Copy of resolutions which I inteud to propose at the extraor dinary meeting to bo held on the 12th day of July, ISSO : (1) That before or after tho consideration by the meeting of the sale of the steamship Coromandcl, this meeting stand adjourned for 21 days' to the New Zealand Insurance buildings, Auckland, at the s«ne hour. (2) That at the adjourned meeting the directors produce a report ac companied by a balance-sheet, showing a true statement of the Company's all'uirs made up to the 30th day of June, 1880, to be supplied to shareholders, as required by the rules of tho Company. (3) That Mr J. Wayraouth bo appointed audi tor for the said balance-sheet. (4) That the directors be required to fully explain to the raectiug why Capt. Braund, Mr Cox, Mr Leon, Mr McColl'er, and Mr Brenmsr (who were all large shareholders) were dismissed from the company's ser vice." 5. " That tho present directors bo ousted from ollice, aud a new board elected by tho shareholders to fill their place." G. " That all correspondence between the directors and Dr. Vines re Capli. Love rock's oiler to take charge of the company's boat be read, aud fully explained why tho same was not accepted." 7. "To explain to the meeting why the same did not take place in Auckland as called for by the requisition." The Chairman asked if any of the share holders had anything to buy relative to tho proposed sale of the boat.—Mr Bromuer moved that the matter be not considered at this meeting, as the greater part of tho principal shareholders were absent, but that this meeting bo adjourned in accordance with the resolutions just read by the Chair man, and I proposed them accordingly.— Mr Kissling seconded the motion.—Mr 11. Glover moved, as an amendment, that the business be at once proceeded with. — Seconded by Mr Marquick. On a show of hands being called for, the Chairman declared the amendment carried.—Mr Brcmner then demanded a poll, and was informed that it required five shareholders t> demand it or it could not bo granted. Tho requisite five having stood up, Messrs McDonald and Glover were appointed scru tineers. The vote, after being taken, shewed 1,178 for the original motiou,. and 435 for the amendment. The Chairman, however, gave it as his dictum that it required two-thirds of the shareholders to carry any proposition at an extraordinary meetiug, and again declared Mr Breruner's motion lo3t, and decided to cany the meet ing to a conclusion, much to the astonish ment of the shareholders. Mr Brcmner then proposed, that in the best interests of tho shareholders thes.s. Coromandel should bo sold by public auction.—Seconded by Mr Wilson. An amendment was moved by Mr Glover, that tho boat be ofl'ered for sale, subject to a reserve of £4,500. This amend ment was subsequently withdrawn, aud Mr Brcmner's motion put to the meeting and declared to be lost.—Mr Glover demanded a poll, but the requisite five not seconding him it was not taken, the idea being that a poll would bo useless in view of the chair man's ruling. —Dr llovell here treated, tho meeting to a very loud oration for fifteen minutes, in which he condemned the man ner in which the Messrs Holmes had treated Coromandel in tho matter of steam service, and eulogized the p.s. Coromandel's otlicers and crew. More especially Captain tfargraves, who ho said was one of the most courteous and gentlemanly skippers he had over met.—Mr Killing asked if any information could be got ns to tho financial condition of the company.—When the chairman read a rough statement, which he said showed that the boat had earned about £204 per mouth, since list December. That her working expenses were about £145 per month ; but that in consequence of the heavy interest aud insurance the company had to pay on a loan of £1,555, and somo improvements to the boat, nearly all the carniugs had been swallowed up. In fact the actual balance, as far as your reporter coald gather, was, that there was about £40 cash in hand ; £200 of book debts and liabilities amounting to something like £130, besides a year's insurance and a quarter's interest on loan due —The question of submitting the books of the company to the examination of Mr Wcymouth, was objected to by the chairman on the ground of expense, but ho proposed to hand them over to Mr Kissling for lih inspection and re port. It was suggested the unalloted shares, amounting to 1,440 be sold as soon as possible.—The chairman suggested that they bo offered to the shareholders at 10a each, and the company would thus pay oil' nearly half the existing debt; but there did not seem to be a great demand for shares even at fifty per cent.—On the question of why Captain Braund, Mr Leon, Mr Cox, Mr McCoffer, and Mr Bremner had been dismissed from the company's service the chairman had little to say. Captain Braund, he said, was bought out by the unanimous wish of the shareholders. He did not know anything about Mr Cox. Mr Leon was also dismissed at the wish of the shareholders, and he would call upon Cap tain Hargraves to explain why Mr Bremner and Mr McCoffer wore dismissed. A rather lively scene ensued between Captain liar graves aud Mr Bremner.—A letter was read from Mr James Holmes offering £3000 for the boat, and Captain Braund sent an ofler to charter the boat for six months, and give £40 per month for her.—The chairman did not seem to care to go into the matter of the correspondence betweon the Board and Dr. Vines. Some of it is said to be not very complimentary. It was therefore passed, and the meeting separated, the three directors present vowing to resign their seats as soon as matters were some what settled again and give someone else a chance.

A diamond weighing 273 carats Has been found at Kimberly, ia South Afiica.

It is estimated that there are from 434,000,000 to 600,000,003 sheep in the »-"rld, or, at the lowest estimate, over "2,),833 miles of sheep, if strung along, one closoly following the other—or nearly enough to encircle the earth thirteen times.

At the Magistrates' Court, Kaiapoi, the other day, it transpired that the Maori constable had. as he himself stated, been " slewed "by a Johrinv, He had called on the Chinee about his unregistered dog, and the latter told him if he would call again he would show him the receipt. John im mediately set off to the proper officer and registered the " puppy," and in the evening chalked oft" the constable by the production of the document, which the constable subsequently found out had been obtained after his first visit to the Chinaman's cabin that day,

To-day's "Thames Advertiser" says: "Next week Hotereni Taipara, the well known chief, intends to give a great feast (or hakari, as it is called by the Maoris) to all his native friende, in memory of his deceased father, and preparations are now being made for holding it. It will bo held on the flat near the runanga carved house, and will be held on an extensive scale In vitations to ho present have been sent to nearly every tribe on the peninsula, and it is expected" that fully 400 natives will re spond to it. They are expected to arrive at the end of this week. Taipaipi intended to have given the feast 2 mouths ago, but as he could not settle his father's affairs by then he decided to postpone it until the present time."

Certainly the most beautital Blankets over made in New Zealand are those just turned out from the Roslyn Mills, near Uunedin. In Color, Substance, and Finish they surpass any blankots of colonial manufacture that have appeared in this Markot. Their Flannela also are of superior finish The First shipment, fcom thi3 Mill to Auckland, arrived last week, to the order of Mo3srs Garlick and Cranwell, who, undor their Co-operative Cash System, are selling them at a small advance on Manufacturer's prices.

Tho Prize Kxhibition BedsteadsHAVEARBiVED (16 different patterns). No w on view and for Sale by Garlick and Cranwoll, at " City Hall Arcade."

At the Sydn'ky Exhibition the Birmingham Firm of Peyton and Peyton obtained the Highest Award for Iron Bedsteads, viz. " First Degree of Merit and Special Mention for Substantial and Kleg*nt Designs and ITaithfol VVormnanship." (All tho other British Manu facturer! are placed either 3rd or 4th In degree of merit), 'ihoso Prize Bedsteads are now on view at the "City Hall Arcade,' and any person wishing to obtain one of Exhibition finish, will be able to do so. Messrs Garlick and Cran well purchased the whole of the Franco Bed3t4 bis exhibited

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL

The ordinaly meeting of the Council w?s held to-day." Present: Messrs Dilworth (in the chair), Cantwcll, Shea, A"Uon, Siuclair, Lamb, Bond. KIVEKHtsAD AND ARARIMU. — Letter from William Downer, asking that the road between Rivcrhead aud Ararimu be repaired. On the motion oi Mr Lamb, the letter was referred to the Pukeatue High way Board, iv order to ascertain what their intentions were in the ma -or.

Muddy Creek.—A petition was received from settlers at Muddy Creek, asking that a bridge be erected across the creek. Owing to the absence of the representative of the dis trict, it was agreed that tho petitiou lie oa the table.

Coast Road.—Lsttcrs from the Secretary aud Chairman of the Waitakarci East Board asking that the Const Road be opened up. In support of their request the npplicunfs urged that the toad would give communication with Auckland and Wai takaiei East, Waikomiti, ami Titirangi districts.—Mr Lamb suggested that the present work—Mountain Uoad—be delayed, uutil further information b<? obtained. The request of the Boaid should receive some attention. —On the motion of Mr Lambert the letter was referred back to the Board, in order to get a general expression of opinion from the members. Iv speaking on the motiou, Mr Dilworth said the Council had not anything before it from auy respectable tody. Messrs Lamb, Allison, aud other members objected to tho language used, and the former gentleman threatened to leave tho room unless the ex pression was withdrawn. After some dis cussion Mr Dilworth withdrew the language used. IIKLENSVIWiE AND IvAUKAI'AKArA Road. —A letter from Martin Walsh object ing to tho survey through his property in Howson's survey on the Ilcleusvillc and Kaukapakapa Roa 1. It was agreed, on tho motion of Mr Lamb, that the letter bo referred to Mr Smith, with au enquiry as to whether the deviation cau conveniently be made. Pound at|Hendebson's Mill.—A letter from Mr A. Beethum asking that a pound be established at Henderson's Mill. He hud commenced a new industiy there, and tho depredatioua of tho cattle threatened failure to his enterprise. On the motion of ftlr Lamb, it was agreed that a letter be scut to Mr Bectham asking him whether iv tho evcut ]of a pound being erected, ho would givo any guarantee of its being main tained by the local Highway Board. DOWDKN'SJ IVlTEßY.—Letter from Mr Clark, statiug that the cost of fencing the proposed road would be abont £60. On tho motion of Mr Lamb, seconded by Mr Dilworth, tho suiveyor wa^.iustructed to survey the road. Big Muddy Crekk Road.—Letter from Mr Percy Smith, stating that the survey of the road between Big Muddy Creek, Gib bous' Mill, aud tluia, would bo undertaken at as early a date as possible by the Go vernment. Devoni'OHT BEACn Road.—Letter from the Ghairumu of the Devouport Roud Board, asking that tho Beach Road near Mr Slattcry's property, be protected from the encroachments of the liver. On tho motion of Mr Al'ison, it was agreed that tho work be dove, aud the cost deduced from tho £100 allocated to the Devouport Board. Engineer's Retort.— The report of tho engiucer was read.. It stated that the eon trilct for the repairs to the bridges, &c, on the Portage Road had been let for £8 ; that the works on the Taupaki Roud would cost £90, or without the culvert £70 ; that plans for the Kaukapakapa Road had linen pre pared ; and recommended that the liuia Mills Road be surveyed at the cost of the Government,—Oil the motiou of Mr Lamb, it was agreed that none of the works warned be undertaken uutil summer. Boundaries. —A motiou by Mr Cantwcll to amend tho boundaries of Tidrangi aud Mauukau ridings was deferred, owing to the absence of the Clininuan. The £4,000 Allocation. —Mr Bond moved, " That the allocation of the £4,000 gran; from tho Government be further dis cussed." Mr Bond pointed out that £100 had been granted to Boards in districts where there were only a few settlers. Other districts with a large number of settlers and many necessary works had only got the same amount. His owu dis trict (Wade) was amongst those neglected and he recomended a road from Lloyd's Bridge, Wade, to Dairy-flat Bridge.—Mr Allison was of opinion that Mr Bond was to blame if his district had been neglected. .Mr Bond's resolution was then put and negatived. Some discussion t'jok placo on the advisability of constructing the northern roaJ, which was to cost £1500. In speaking to a motiou, Mr Bond stated that a (surveyor had arrived at the Wade yesterday for the purpose of surveying a line of railway from Kaukapakapa North. Finally, on the motiou of Mr Lamb, it was agreed that the council was of opinion that the road laid off by Mr Fairburn skirted the Waitemata, and was therefore not required, aud that the road should proceed from the Great North-road through Board's properly aud Ararimu, and from thence into the Waimu country.

Ratkijook. — The rate-book was pro duced, and ou the motion of the Chairman it was coßiirmed.

Bkigham's Creek. — Only one tender (Fulton's) for tbe bridge at Brigham's Creek was received, aud tho matter was deferred pending the calling of fresh tenders.

The mectiug then terminated,

A MAN SUFFOCATED.-INQUEST ON THE BODY.

An inciucst was held this afternoon at the Freeman's Hotel, before Dr. Philsou, corouer, and 11 jury, on tho body of Johu Bcckcrmau, a native of Euaeia, who died on Sunday nig!it from the effect of fumes of charcoal.

Mr Massry was chosen foreman, and Sergeant Martin aud Constable Igoe repre sented the police. The jury having viewed tbe body, pro ceeded to the house of Henry Johnson, iv Chapel-street, to take his depositions. Johnson bciug in a dangerous condition from the same cause, unable to leave his bed, and under tho medical treatment of Dr. Wine.

Johnson's statement was nearly as [fol lows •—He was iv command of the cutter Tweed, aud manned the vessel for the pur pose of conveying a cargo of bark to the tannery of Messrs Garrett, at Thomas's Creek. Deceased arrived iv Auckland by the British Empire some two or three months ago. Oa Sunday night thoy dropped anchor at the | Wb.au Creek. Beckerman incautiously, with out being aware of tho dauger, lit a lire of charcoal in au old can, which served for temporary cooking purposes. He made some coffee, of which they all pai took. Towards morning witness awoke and felt a stillness iv his lips, and a burn ing sensation in the throat* Ho called to lieckerman to get up and briug him some coll'ee, ibut "received [no answer. He called again aud again. Cculd not| under stand it, and in trying to get to Beckermau's bed, a few yards distant, felt as though he was paralysed, but managed to craw, when to his surpriso, he found Beckerman quite dead. Some time elapsed beforo he revived. At length he mauagod to get olf in the dingy, and pull to Freeman's Bay. Gave information of the melancholy occurrence, which a witness conveyed to Serjeant Martin, who at once took the necessary steps to receivo the body. (Left sittting.)

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

JVLZ 11, 1880.

Bank of. New Zealand—Buyers, £19 17s 6a; bel ler3, £10 .National Bank—Go3 60s; sellers, 61s Cd Colonial Bank—Buyers, 4Gs; sellers, J7a 6d N.Z. Insurance—dellors, 60s, ex div, National Insurancs—Buyers, 23s 01 Union Insurance—Sellers, 17s Colonial Insurancs—Buyers, 7s; sellers, 7s Cd Auckland Gas Co.—Buyers, £1)53 Union Hush & Door—Buyers, £6 5a ; sellers, £7 New Zealand Loan & Mercantile—Buyers, S)3s New Zealand Shipping—Buyers, 72s 6d New Golden Calf—Buyer3, 5s ; sellers, 7s A lburnia—Sellers, 50s Moanatairi—s3s 61; buyers, 62s ; sellers, 51s Golden Crown-Buyers, 15s Cure—Sellers, 53 Caledonian—Buyers, 38s; sellers, 403 Victoria—Sellors, 2s 3d Kurunui Hill—lls 3d; buyors, lls; sellers, lla Gd Tokatea—Buyers, 23 6d; sellers, 3s Id North Devon—Buyers, 21b ; eollera, H2a Cd Queen o£ Beauty—Sellers, 6s 91 Southern Cross—Buyers, 63; sellers, 7a Columbia—Buyors, ss; Belters, 5a Gd JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

An Italian organ grinder recently pro ceeded to Albury (N.S.W.) with organ and monkey,for the purpose of crossing into Victoria. The Custom House authorities on the border stopped him aud demanded £6 10s for duty.

Some idea of the extent of the tramways system in London may be formed from the fact that upwards of 70 miles of lines have now been opened, aud 18i miles additional will shortly be opened, making together SBJ miles.

Correspondence.

FIRE INSURANCE,

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—lf fire insurance was not of such general importance, I should be very difli dent about trespassing on your patience again so soon, but I bt-g you will allow me alittle space to answer your correspondent "A Shareholder and Insurant."

He is quite right when ho supposes I am not a shareholder, and I am sorry that he is in a company which has not paid a dividend for two years. But ho is very unreasonable if he expects tho public to quietly [submit to high premiums to pay good dividends. He might as well ask the public to assist all unfortunate speculators in mining companys or steam boat ventures. He says I omitted to say anything about the fire at the Foresters Arms', when- the office paid the full amount. Now, sir, thin is rather a vague-statement. Does he moan to tell us the office paid the full amount covered by the policy, or the amount of damage done to the kitchen.

There are two sides to " Insurant's" case as woll as mine, and ho proves what a former correspondent said, that because there aro too many oflicers to do the busi ness it is no reason the public should be expected to liud them ia dividends and water too.—l am, &c,

Householder,

PONSONBY HIGHWAY BOARD.

(To the Editor).

SIR, —A few words in reply to "A Rate payer." How degraded must a man become ere ho descends to use falsehood and calumny as weapons wherewith to gratify his envy, or vent his spite. Poor thing I His whole life must have been one mean evasion—how else could he discern shuttling where none existed ? It is wdl known that those who make mischief have seldom any real interest iv tho placo they live in. They usually "occupy" some other body's house-are here to-day and gone to-morrow; but wherever they be thoy make a noise, and wherever they go they leave a stink behind. More honourable gentlemen than those constituting our present Board never held ollice. They worthily possess the con iidence of the clrctirs, and arc as much above the conduct imputed to them by " A Ratepayer" as his groundless allegations against them aro beneath their notice.— Yours, &c,

SnELLY Beach Road.

LATIN CLASSES.

Deaii Sir,— By your kind permission I wouhl ask why the Central Board of Kdu cation has given up the Saturday Latin class ? Many of tho young teachers arc anxious to improve themselves to learn Latin and the higher branches of education. It is, I think, fair aud reasonable that they should bo encouraged—and have the means of doing bo placed in their reach, A I'reuch Esquire, M.A., the gentleman who taught this class, and ia eminently fitted for that position, or Mr Heath, or any other well-qualified gentleman whom the Board may select, should reopen that class, and at once. If theso teachers arc desirous of learning Latin, and were to pay, say one shilling per week, and tho Board givo £1, this would come light on all parties, and would remedy a trrcvious want long felt in this city. The uneducated least of all feel the want of education, so I feel certain this only reauirrs to be brought under the notice of the Board of Education to have it rectified. It is not desirable to have teachers under the Board paid by the State go to private classes, this will sup the foundation of onr whole system of education. It makes pri vate tuition superior to that of tho State, uud will have a most niischcivoui ten dency. Teachers who earn from £30 to £70 a-ycar cannot afford to pay 5s per hour for private tuition. I think tho central Board ought to lose no time in re-opening this class if they are true friends of the people, and ot our present system of edu cation.—Your3 &c,

Uneducated,

THE AUCKLAND E\ENI*G STAR WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1880.



Termers. pOUNTY OF WAITEMA.TA. Public Notice. Tonderd for tho undermentioned Works will bo received at tho Waitomata Council Ofllco, until TUESDAY, 3rd August noxt, namely: Contract No. I.— Construction of Bridges, Culvert1;. &c, on tho Kaukapakapa and Llolonsvillo Road. Contract No. 2.—Construction o£ a Bridge, Kinbunkinont, &c , on tho Kaukapakapa and Holcnuvilli) Itoail. Contract No. i.—Construction o' a Brldgo and Approaches, Clearing, ice, on tho Kuukupiikauti and HeloDsvJlla Road. Plans and specifications can bo Eicon at Mr Kobort Sinolttir'H, Kitukapakupa; and at tuo Council Olllco, Shoitlund-atreot, Auckland. JOHN JAMES, County Clerk. Auckland, July 8,1880. rpO QUARRY MEN AND OTHERS. KP3OM HIGHWAY DISTRICT. MOUNTAIN ROAD. Tendera to Widen and Improve part of this Road, and for tho Supply of 100 yards of Broken Metal, will bo rccaived before oco o'clock of MONDAY, tho 19th July. JAMKS BABER, C.B. FRESH IENDERS.— Plans and Speci fications for Karthworks on Racecourse can bo seen at Mr Porcival's Otllco (Bucklana's), Queon-3troot, whore tenders will bo received up to four o'clock on FRIDAY, tho 16th instant. rp o- fen c c k s. Wanted Tenders for Fencing about 13 chains post and ralld, or post ra'is ana wire. WILLIAM R. BRIDGBMAN, Hod, Sec, Mount Eden Domain Board. mOBUIL D E X S. Tondor3 will be received until noon of Thurs day, July 15th, for Additions and Alterations to Swan Hotel, Mechanics' Bay, Auckland. EDWARD BARTLEY". Architect. Lectures. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1880. FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, July 16.—" Rocks Ahoad, a rovlow i" Rev. D. \V. Runciman, M.A. July 23.—"Tho Influence of Our Great Pocte," with illustrative readings; F. Larkine, Esq. Auguat 13.—"Tho Progress of Christianity in India;" Right Rev. Bishop Cowie, D.U. August 20.—'' Modern Scepticism, and How to Troat it;" Roy. A. Carrick. Scptemb3r3.—" Sersmpore—Caroy and his Com peers ;" Rev. A. W. Webb. September 17.—" David Livingstone—His Lifo and Its Lessons;" Roy. G. B. Monro. October 21.—" Tonga and tho Tongans ;" Roy S. W. Baker. Tickots for the Courso (including oponing mooting) to Admit Bearer und liady, ;to admit Bearer only, 3s 6d ; Sin«le Admission, Is each. Comuionco at 7.30; Soo.ta Reserved tiU 7.20. Tlokets to bo had from tho BooksoUers, the Members of tho Committee, and at tho Rooms, Wolloßley-Btreot. MEN'S CHEISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Corner of Wellesley and Albert-stbeets LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. Tho READING-ROOM is comfortablyfurnishcd, and i* suplii'd with English, American, and Colonial Papers; Napier, New Ply mouth, Wellington, Christohurch, and Duncdln Newspapers ; lllustratod Jour nals, including the "Graphic" "Illus trated London News," " Punch," &c. MAGAZINES — BUckwood'f, Harper's, MacMillan's, "Kclectio,"and "Nineteenth Century" "All the Year Round," "Argosy," etc., etc. REVIEWS—The " Quarterly," " Kdinburgh," " Princeton," ot(i. ( etc. Subscription—2s 6d per Quarter. Tho LIBRARY contains upwards o:' 2,000 vols., in the various departments ot Literature. New Works frequently added. Subßcrlption-2s 6d per Quarter. FILES kept of all tho Leading Colonial and Local Nowspapors. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c, in Reading-room, Tea and Coffee Provided. YOUNG MEN Aro invited to avail themselves of the advan tages offered by tho Association. S3T Information gladly given at tho Rooms, which aro OPEN DAILY from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m, THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Secretary. XyARKWORTH, MAHUKANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his friends and thepnbllo he has resumed Business in the Old Freraiso3, known aa " 'J'homson's Temperance Hotel," and hopes by Btrict attention to business to still merit tho patroEDf?o he has always received. Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horsea lor Hire.



•"Wanted. ANTED, the Ladles to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Dampier's Now Advertisement in the third column, fourth page. _____ W~aNTED, Assistant Messenger for tho Bank of Now Zealand,—Apply to the Manager. W' ANTED, an Errand Boy.—George Eviit, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, Minerr or t^uarrymen for Tunnel Works, Waitakerei Railway. Auckland.- Apply at the Tunnel, Waitakorei Railway.—Taylor and Danaher, Contractors. WANTED, an Apprentice for the Factory: age from 14 to 15.—Garllck and Cranwell. City Hall Arcade. TV"ANTED, a good General Servant.— 7 T Mrs Upton, Shelly Beach, Ponsonby. W ANTED, four good SpadesnieD.— D. Mclndoo, Epsom. T* 7 ANTED, a good Pastry Cook.—E. TV Waters, Confectioner, Queen-street. ANTEDTa K°°d Painter and Paper hanger for a country j ob.—lnformation at Messrs Phiiiipa and Sons. WANTED a strong active Lad ; wages, 10s; references required.—Address Box, 32. General Post Ofliee. WANTED, a good smart Plain Cook.— Market Hotel, Grey-street. WANTED, a smart Youth.—Auckland Hotel. WANTED, a light Boy for the country to ride exercise.—W. Percival, Queen street, between 11 and 12 o'clock to-morrow. ANTED, a Cook and Caterer for the A.C. Mess.—Apply at Albert Barracks between 12 noon and 3 P.m._ WANTED, an Apprentice and an Improrer.—Apply to MiS3 Stealo, Dress maker, Nolaon-street. ANTED, Two Roys; if sharp will have a splendid chance of learning tbe drapery; good wagos and no premium to pay.— W. 11. Damiiier. WANTED, several Sewing Machine Hands, and Sewing Girls.—Apply between 12 and 2 on Thursday, to Mr Pearse, Upper Story, Guthrie and .Larnach, Queen- Btrc.it. WANTED, Consignee for one case Merchandise — addressed A. Camp boll & Co.-ex Camillo, from New York.—H. P. Barber, Agent. W"" "ANTED a Widow Lady to take Charge of a Charming Home (North Shore) during tho owner'B absence. Thero are no menial duties required at hor hands.—Full particulars at Hannaford's Agency, Upper Qucon-strcet. W" "ANTED, a Female Cook, and 3 a Nurse GlrJ.-Park Hotel, Wellesloy strcat. WANTKD, by a respectable Married Couple (without oncumbrance), a Situa tion on a farm or station. Wifo good cook and laundress, man general farm servant; 2J years' charaoter lrom lust situation.—Addr<_ s J,P., Stah Office. WANTED to Purchase, a House of live or six rooms in good condition, within ten minutes wnlu ot Queen street.—Apply stating torniß to " A.V.." Star Omco. WANTED to Purchase, for Cash, Best Kauri Shingles, Palings, also House Blocks,—Auckland Timbor Company Sawmill and Manufactory opposite Gas-works, Offico in Custom-house-Btrcet. WANTED to Purchase, a five or six roomod House with goofl-slzed allot ment, in or about Parnoll; prloa, £200 to £300. - If. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer, &c. ANTED. Washing by the best Shirt Ironor in Auckland.— Address at this Offico. WANTED, a Regular Supply of Veget ables.—P. Wilßon.Fruitoror.opposito the Shakespear Hotel. V\7'ANTKD, a Purchaser (or tenant on it lc. A.:i.) for a Hhoo, Houso, and Public Hall at b?ck, well pitronkc j, oa Karangahaoe Houd, oppo ito tho new Mconio Hall: splendid Btjnd for business—W. Baiu, London-streat, Nowton. ANTED, Tradesmen's Booksto Make up and Accaunta ri Collect at very moderate ctrir^es.— "Bcok-keoper," Stak Ofllce \a;V\NTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest *■" $3: Epune for ovcry Description of Prlntrng is al.oii^jjJ4B Office, Wynuham-streot. ANTED to Sell, tne Stock and Goo - will ofa snißll ttoi )in the centre of tho Town. To an onergoiic man with a small capl tnl this would bo an excllont opening.—Apply " X. Y.Z.," .SrAK_Oillco : WANTED.— Wanted to Sell (cheap), Sy<!ney Orans-C3, only Cs Cd por cas3 ; Maudsrinß,Ba ca-,o; good Fait Butter, SdandlOd lb.; sma'l App'es, 51b for li; for small Oranges, Gd p«r doz?n; Mandarins.only Cl per dozen. Bo in time.—H. vV att, Pitt-street. WANTED, a Situation as Improver to tho Dressmaking1 or to neMst in a Shop. — Apdtcss "L.A." c ro of Mr Ogilvie, Grocer, Victoria-street West. WANTED" KNOWN, Cheap Timber can now bo Purchieod at tho Yards of D. Goldio, Albert-street, oloso to Dock. He having purchased botwoen 300,000 and 400,000 feet of Seasoned Timbor on advantageous terms, will bo propared to give customers the benefit of his purchase WANTED to Let, a Kive-roomcd House, with good Outbuildings and a Gardon attache!; with or without a run for a horsi or a cow.—Apply to H. Webstre, Mount Albeit. ANTED KNOWN, that C. W. Goodaon'a Store,lll, Queen-Btrcet, oppo sito Tonka's Auction Mart, will bo Ocened until 8 p.m. from Monday, tho 12th, to Saturday, the 17th (inclusive), for tho convenience ot tho'o who cannot make their purchases at an earlier hour. Freah arrivals of various Novoltleß. Y\7"ANTi D to Purchase, a five or six- V y roomed House with good-eized allotment; Rituation, Vincent-Btrcet, Upper Pitt-street, Groy-stropt, Borosford-street, &o.; price, from £200 to £375.—1 i. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer. &c WANTED KNOWN.—Melody Organs are now being Sold at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Auckland Mutic Warehouse. Send for Cutaloguo. VSTaNTED, Employment in a confi- Vt dential capacity as Amanuensis; ortho advertiser would give Lessons in Enelisn, French, Latin, and Greek. Terms: Sir hours n-day, five days per week, 30s.—Address, X.Y.Z., Post-office, Upper Parnoll. WANTEtTkNOWN, that J. Morri son, Asphalter, has Removed to his New Yard Custom-Uouse-street West, between Hobson and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notice. A lso, a Large Stock cf Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and rotaiL W """ANTED KNOWN—H. Hyatt, of 7 Grey-street, is leaving Auckland, and is selling off the remainder of stock of ißonuine English Tweeds, at reiuced prices. For ono Month only. WANTED KNOWN.—That we deliver Taupiri, Bay of Islands, and Newcastle Coal, also Firewood, to any part of tho City or Suburbs at Lowest Kates.—W. &G. Wins>tone, Custom-House-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Sam. White has Oponed a Yard near Britomart Hotel, Costomhoaee-streot, for the sale of Posts, R»ils, Paling-". Coal, Firewood, &o. All kinds of Fencing dono by contract. Wire, Paling, Corrugated I ron. OrnamontalFences. All kinds of Gates fixed. Poat supplied leadybored and morticed. Rails dressed on the ground- All at very lowost prices.-Address, Bain. White, Cus tomhooso-atroet, opposite Britomart Hotel. VVT A N T~E~U KNO WN. To All in Want op Money.—L. H. Neu mogen is prepared to advance tho same on personal or any other security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Note tho address: 165, Queen-street, opposito tho Savings Bank. W" AmT X D KNOW N.-Billheads, Cards, Circulars, andevery Ue:cription of Printing can bo had at Star Office, at LOWEST KATES. ANTED JS. JV O W N, a first-class Stock of Cloths and Tweods ; good workmanship and moderate prices aro the distinguishing features of " The Pantheon." FORD, Tailor, 1C , Queen-street. \\T ANTKu KNOWN.—.estimatesgiven Y» for Pamphlets, Roports of Societies, Articles o£ Association, Cooks of alt. kinds. Lowest price charged, and strict accuracy with quick despatch guaranteed.—Stab Office Wynd ham-streot. WANTED, Builders and othors who requiro Building Materials at tho cheip est rate and best quality to SPnd their rrders or cill at the Auckland Timber Company's Works. Over two mi'lion feet of timbor stacked, season ing ; largo quantities daily arriving.—Most seil. Kvery toing dono on tho premises—Sawing, Planing, Moulding, Sashes, Doore, and every description of Joinery; Wood Turning in all its branches.—With their high-olass Machinery the various classes of work are turned out quickly and cheap. Correctnc:s and despatch guaranteed To piavont mistakes address all conimunica tiona to the Company or tho Manager Mr Q Holdahip. WANTED KNOWN.—Fowler & Co. having taken over the Busineea of Mr T. Liurenco, Butcher, Wakefleld-street, beg ro'pootfully to solicit a continuance of tho litieral patronago accorded to their predecessor, and heps by civility and attention to business to merit a fair sharo of public support. Pricc3 and quality as heretofore. ANTED to Sell, the Good-will, Lease, and Stock, &c, cf a good paying Hair dresser's BusinefS situated in Queen-street; bona lide reasons given for owner's wish to sell.—R. C. Grconwood, Auctioneer and Com mission Agent. WANTKD KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Sh ngles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts, Rails, anu Firewood in their Yard, Cuetom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-street. N.B.—The ncreasing demand for White Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. ANTED KNOWiN, that uarlaw and Co. havo on hand a Large and Well solccted Stook of Timber, Shingles, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, and Palings. Wo receive orders for all kinda of Joinera' work, Mouldings, &c. Timber by the cargo forwarded to any port from our Coast Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custom-house-street West. ANTED KNOWN.—Publicity given to Meetings, Concertß, &c, on the Stab Boards and Hoaraines. Bills of any size, plain or in colours, of the most showy description.— Call at STAR Office, Wyndham-street, for Designs and Pattern 8. mO LODGING-HOUfsE KEEPERS.— 1 Wanted, Tenders for a Lense of a new House in Lower Queen-street, containing Thirty Itooms.—App y to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, rsno SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS,- E. Wanted Known, that Pheasants and al kiu'iß o£ Birds aro beautifully Stuffed a>ic Mounted on Ornamental Stand, very cheap, bj K. Madden. Hairdresser and Naturalist,.Cua tomhouse-street.



To Let,. mO LET, a Cottage at Lake Takapuna L beautifully situated ; occupation from let August.—" Poat Office, Box BG," Auckland. TO LET, a Shop and three good Rooms, with gas laid on. Kent moderate.—Apply to Mr MoCaol, next door. T~O LET, an Eight-ro"omed House (furnished); three minutOß' walk from Theatre Roya'. 36s par week. Alao, Bod room, Sitting-room and Kitchen (furnished).—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Viotoria-street Hast. finO LET, good Shops and Houses in * Upper Qucen-s'TCBt: aleo a largo flat of Buildings, consisting of 20 bedrooms, dining, and sitting rooms, and large kitchen. Water and gas Uld on. Rent cheap. mO LET, a Comfortable Eight-roomed J. Family Residence (from the 19th instant.) on Ponsonby Road, opposite top Franklln-strcat; pood well, tank, outhouse, etc,—B. Laing, Pictonstreet, or at the new building next door, O LET, a Family Residence, situated n its own grounds (abont 16 acres) on the New North Road, within two miles of town. 'Busses pas 3 and re pass daily. The Dwelling contains ten rooms, Entrance Hall and Conser vatory attached; Cottage. Laundry, Stable, Couch-house, and other nocessary out-buildings; lately in the occupation of the Hon. Dr. Pollen.— Apply to F. L. Pmme, Estate Agent, 28, Insur ance Buildings. TVfORTH SHORE.—To Let, four Unfur- J3 nished Rooms in a good position,—Apply R. & R. Dudor, House Agents. For saie. POR SALE, Five Acres of Rich Volcanic Land on the Mount Ro3l?lll Road ; beauti fully level and worthily adapted for a market garden; splendid bargain.—Apply to J. L. Wc3t, A!ma Place, off Franklin Road. FOR SALE, an American Express Wag. gon, nearly new, with or without Horse and Harness, a rare chance, to bo had very cheap.—For particulars apply to H. (J. Bartiett, Watch Maker, Queen-street. FOR SALE, cheap, a Hooded Buggy, in gcod repair, with or without Horco and Harness —Apply to Partridge and Woollams, Queen-street. 171 OR SALE, a good 'Buss, well adapted - to country froads, being hung on the American principle.— A. Mackie, Royal Stand ard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham- Etrcct. l/»OH SALE. Oaten Chaff; first-class R quality,— h. D. Nathan & Co., Shortland street. imOR SALE or TO LET, excellent ISJ Business Promises In Waikato, consisting of Shop and DwellinK-houße combined, also de tached Baka-housß and Store. The above is situated in the main thoroughfare and boetpoßi tion in the rislDg township of Alexandra on a freehold allotment of one acre, and bat been in the occupation of Mr Duifus (the prenont owner) for many years as a General Store.—For further information apply to H. D. L. Duffas, ! Alexandra; or, L. D. Nathan fe Co., Anckland. J7IOR SALE, cheap, at Brown, Barrett, I? and Co V, Elliott-street, three extra-good American Safes, fire and thief proof. IJIOR SALE, nice Cottage and Large fi Allotments, iltuated in Linooln-atreet, Ponsonby (near main road). Prioa, only £250. — Tanner & Kvans, House and Estate Agents. TO GROCERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHKRS.-Bufliness for Sale (first class), in a most flourishing suburb, within two miles of Queen-street.—Tanner and Kvans, 74, Queen-street. 1 UsT Finished and for (Sale, a New • » House near the Station, Mount Eden. There are six roomi, registered grate, cup boards, sink, and water laid on, in addition to a good well. Price, £300.—Apply to F. G. Kwing ton, Queen-sbeet. i kS PKll WKKK.—To te Let, for from 1 to 5 I** years, a Suburban Drapery and Grocery Store, with tho goodwill of tbo businoßS at tached. In addition to the store there are 6 dwelling rooms, with scullery, store-rojm, wood shed, eras. &C.-S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. j?OArv-PRKTTY Little Homestead ofovorß */OW acres of ricb. volcanio land, fenced, subdivided, and under cultivation, with House of 1 rooms. Dairy, Stable, Cow-shed, &c, being only 5 miles from Auckland and near a railway station. This property is well adapted cither for a gentleman's r;3idenco or for a market K»rdon.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland- Htroet. 4?i -i A—COTTAGK of i rooms, with verandah, */j. j. v kjtchon range, &c, and Allotment, 40 x 95, fenced and planted. Terms: £55 cash, bilan'O by we >kly payments.—S. Yai'o, House and Land Agent, Shortland-3trect. ■PI 9(V—Houso of Three Rooms (in Newton), 3JL &\) with Allotment 33 by 100 foot. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-stroot. ■OaKft.— Superior Farm of 180 acres of rich. ~uuu black loam on limestone 'formation, all in flr't-class order, 100 acrej grass, 21 acres orchard, 77 acres bush ; largo ran adjoining ; new Houso of Four Rooms and out-buildings. Church and sohcol close at hand.—S. Vaile, Land and .House Agent, Shortland-street. .(.'oka.—Suburban Cottage of three good-aized i/JAUV rooms, tank, &c, with one acre of rich volcanic land, fenced and planted in three divisions; good view. Terms easy as agreed.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-st BUTCHERING BUSINESS FOR SALE. The Goodwill cf .that flrst-clrss Bntohering Establishment at Newmarket, at present carried on by Mr E. Mchards. and the right to a lease of the premises for tho ba'ance of a term of five years, expiring in Jnn?, 1883. Rent moderate. For particulars, apply to E. RICHARDS. Newmarket; Or HUNTER & NOLAN. Tj^ ARM E R S ! TAKE NOTICE That by tho ' Loongana,' Just Arrived, I have Imported Direct from Hobaht Town the following Varieties of SEED POTATOES: 125 sacks BLUE DERWENTS 75 sacks SILVERSKINS 35 sacks PINKEYES. Also, prom Canterbury : 86 sacks EARLY LAPSTONE KIDNEY 11 Backs EARLY ROSE. Those who wish to secure a Thorough Change oi" Seed must send their Orders at once, as they will be sent out on the principlo of 'First come—first served." ADAM LAYBOUBN, FORT-STRKBT. Q N SALE, 42 Sacks AMERICAN EARLY SEED POTATOES. G. S. JAKINS, Custom-house Sthbkt. ' Education. A UCKLANDCOLLEGE AND J\. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Third Quarter, 1880, will commence on MONDAY, July 19th, when the Treasurer will attend to receive tho School Fees. JOHN JAMES, Secretary. " Royal <jS«ifi@K?w> 0F Mt7SICi Academy "*iS*"iriSP¥^& c London. "IVfRH. GORDON GOOCH (Bronze AtJL and Silver Medallist and Associate) " having studied Three Years in this Royal and "National Institution, is, in the opinion of the " several Professors with whom he was placed, "duly qualified to teach Singing.—(Signed) "G. A. Maof.4Rßen, Mus. Doc. Cambridge.— "1879."! In reference to the above, Mr Gooch is pre pared to receive names of Private Pupils for Singing and Production of Voice at Auckland Music Warehouse, where communications may be left. 13 Private Lessons (Half hours) £3 3s 0d 13 Private Lessons (Hour's length) £5 5a Od AN Evening Elementary Class for Ladies and Gentlemen will be formed during present month, commencing first week in August, at Ono Guinea per Quarter (payable in advance) of 13 one noun Weekly Lessons Names enrolled at Auckland Music Warehouse. I N • G I N G. Mr Howard's Class meets every TUESDAY, EVENING, at 7.30 p.m., at St. James1 Hall. Tho Class will be closed for new members at an EARLY DATE. A. LAYBOURN, (Hon. Sec. Board ana Wesiaence. SUPERIOR Apartments at Mrs Morley's, O HaTelook House, O'fiorke-street, off Sviiimds-streef. BOARD aLil Residence for a Lady or Gentleman in a private family. Terms moderate. Houte pleasantly situated, about 2J minutes' walk from Queen-street. —A.Z., Stab Office. A LBERT HOUSE, ALBERT STRiiBT, Nearly opposite the Star Hotel. In the above Establishment will be found every comfort for Gentlemen or married couples in search of Board and Residence. Torm3: Moderate. J. L. LONGBOTfOM. aO V ERN OR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREKT Board and Lodging 20d per week Inincle room) -.25a Y^r at c r l_o^o Louse. Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, Board and Residence, by the Day, Week or Month, Oppo site Government House and within five minutes walk of the wharves. jpiAN OS ! P lANOS! PIANOS! Just Received, por 'Chile,' a Shipment oi German Pianos, by the celebrated makoi Neufkld, in ELony and Walnut. Thee Piano' ■ I are iron-braced, patent oheck action, and foi 1 cheapness and durability have no equate. ' I AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 71, Queen-street, Auckland.



Public Notioeß. -ly/TARTI'S Beautiful Song "WHERE IS HEAVEN?" Just received at tho Auckland Musio Warehouse. UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEA LAND. _ NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Dividend Warrants for the dividend declared 6th July may now bo obtained at the Company s Office, Qucen-atroet. R. H. STEVENSON. Manager. OONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ELECTION OF TRUSTEES. Undeb "The Regulation op Local Elections Act, 1876. Notice is hereby given that an Kleotlon of Five Persons qualißed to fill the office of Trus tees of tho the Ponsonby Highway District.will bo hold at the Ponsonby Hall on THUKSDAY, tho 22nd July instant. . Nominations, in wrltiog, will be received by mo at tho Ponsonby Hull before noon of THURS DAY, the loth day ot^nstant.^ Hoturning Officer. Ponsonby, sth July, 1880. T>O»SONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ELECTION OF AUniTOKS AND FENCE VIEWKRS. (Under "The Regulation of Locil Elec tions act, 1876.") Notice is hereby given that an Election of Two Persons as Auditors of Accounts, and of Two Persons as Fence Viewers of the Ponsonby Highway District will be held at the Ponsonby Hall on FRIDAY, the 23rd day of July instant. Nominations, in writing, toparatoly for each office, wililbe received by me at the Ponsonby Hall before Noon of THURSDAY, the 15th day of July instant. w . MoKINSTRY^ Returning Oflicer. Ponsonby, sth July, 1880. GUTHRIE AND LARNACH TIMBER AND WOODWARK FACTORIES COM PANY (LIMITED). J W. Waller ceased to have any connection with this Company from May Ist, and all ac counts must be paid and claims sent in to John Keitb, at the ofllce of tho Company. "[IjrELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1880-81. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS. AU Exhibits to be Bent by the Auckland Local Committee muat be forwarded to; my office, Shortland-Btrcet, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 11th instant. JAMES STODAItT, Secretary. Auckland, July 8,1880. ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of the late Ibaao Gwynne, of Bpsom, Hotel keepor, deceased, must be cent in, and all Debts owing to the eaid Estate must be paid at once to ROBERT BROWNING, Solicitor, Shortland-street, Auckland. TVTEVADA HOTEL, Queen-steeet, Jj| July 13,1850. BEER (front of Bar), Id per Pint. PKCIAL EVAN GELISTIC SERVICES ■WILL BE HELD IN THE GRAFTON ROAD WEELEYAN CHURCH every evening, at 7.35. Sankev's Hymns. "Tho Spirit and the Bride say Come."—Rev. xxii. 17. MRS GLENNY will deliver a Lecture on " Tho Identity of tho British Nation with tho Ten Lost Tribe} of Israel," at tho Newton H»U. opposite tho Po~;t-offico, on FRIDAY KVENING. tbo 16th current. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Chair will be taken at 8 p.m. sharp. No collection. Admittance, FREE. LH. GREEN, Lily Dale Nursehy, . i<s now selling Plnus Insignis from ds to 63 and Macrocarpa'from 83 to]lo3 per doz.; Apples, 12s per doz., guaranteed true to name and on blight-proof stocks. All other Fruit and Forest Trees, Shelter and Flowering Shiubs equally cheap. Orders can be left with Mr Smallfleld. Market-house: or with L. H. Green, who at tends the Market overv Saturday. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m.. 2 to 4. and 7 to 9 p.m. ■OEMOVING TO NEW [PREMISES. WM. HOGG, Grocer, Will REMOVE into and OPBN bis New Premises on SATURDAY, July 24th. W. HOGG, Newmarket. OIA to £1000 LBNT, on Building Sooiety d&JLV principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sale on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Kstate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent,, allowed on money deposited for investment. 11/TARTI'S Beautiful Song "WHERE IS HtCAVEN?" Just received at tho Auckland Music Warehouse. MUSIC PRINTING in the Clearest Style and most approved foim, equal to that done in the boat London houses, can be had at the Star Office. Estimates given. Lowest Prices oharged. 1 [CIRCULAR.] LADIES AND GEJNTLEMEN,—I have much pleasure in informing you that having Purchased the Business of MrJ. Good all Brown, Draper, at the Junction of St.. Mary's and Fo»sonby Roads, 1 have kk-op«nbd the Premises with a wELL-ASEaBTBD STOCK op GENERAL DRAPERY, HABERDASHERY, [OSIERY. &c, &c, and. beg to assure you that it will be my constant endeavour, not only to obtain Goods of the Be3t Quality and Newest Fashions, but to supply the s»me at, and in many instances under, town prices. I hope, therefore, you may feel disposed to favour me with a share of your patronage, which will be greatly esteemed by Yours most obediently, H. G. O3WALD. Ponsonby, July 5,1880. P.S.—Boots, Shoes, and Men's Felt Hats to be Cleared at Cost Price. TO THE TRADE, BUILDERS, ANE BRICKLAYERS. Chimney Bars, ljd per lb, all. sizes, aud iroi work of every description at lowest rates. J. Me h;WEN, Lower Albert-street. T ARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town fo: JIJ FJRNITURB, CARPETB, and BED DING, at T. &H. Cookk's, 67, Queen-street. XTTWARDS of twenty different patterm U of IRON and BRASS BEDSTEADS fo: Sale, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67 Queen-street. [HEATHER BEDS, Kapok Down Beds ■J Pulu Beds, and all kinds of Mattrasses Palliasses, bolsters and Pillows for Sale at T and H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-Btreet. ILT CORNICES and CORNICI FOLKS, Toilet Glasses and Toiletware 0: Sale at T. and H, Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. GREAT REDUCTION in Prices 0 Dining-room Suites at T. and H, Cooke'i 67, Queen-street. jmiVE Per Cent. Discount allowed t ID Cash Purchasers at T. &H. Cooks'* Furnituro and Carpet Warehouse, C 7, Qucet street T^OTICE OF REMOVAI WANTED, My customers and the general public to koc that I have now open my New Premises, adjoii ing the Theatre Royal, Victoria street. Tl premises are larger.better, and more convoniej to Queen-street.but I will continue to sell at ai under my hitherto LOW PRICES. Note the Address— WM. HOLDS WORTH, THE CHEAP BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUS Adjoining the Theatre Royal, Victorift-fltreet, Auckland,



I Personal. VTOTXOE.—■-If.Mr Chambers does not .131 Pottio Ills Account at the Victoria Hotel, the Contents of hla Box will be sold to defray the same.—J. S. Hill, Proprlotor. THE Librarian of tho V.M.C.A. will be glad if tha Subscriber will return the 2nd volume of Wallace's Russia to the Library. I WILL give £2 to anyone who can give Information who tho scamps were that come into my garden last eight and dlstroyed all my Came.lia Treos.—Thomas Barnott, Pitt street. Meetings. "DONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tbo Annual Meeting iof Ratepayers of tho above district will bo.held in tho Ponsonby HalJ. Poneonby, THIS EVENING, the 14th day ot July, li'Bo at 7.30 o'clock p.m., to receive tho Annual Acconnts and Balance-sheet, and trans act any other business with which the Rate payers are by law authorised to deal. 'i'.SKDDON EVANS. Chairman Ponsonby Highway District Board. Possonby, Juno 30,1880. IT~ fiOVRT NIL DESPER- ANDUM A.O.F. l£§i>9uisAK£!? The Usual Fortnlghly Meet {&&Rr(fe&sh ing of tlll) abovo Court wi'l fi^PitfjOsi^c liold >" tne Court-room, WVWWWNaS Kli"2cmlc Hall. Karougahapo Vl«KlIw-/^|lloi'J- Newton, TO-MOKKOW l^^»^fi§y(Thursday) EVENING, at eight o'clock. Visitors are respectfully inviled.-H.T. Garrott, Secretary. qoCIEIY OF ARTISTS. A General Public Meeting of the Members Of the Society, and othere interested in Art, is to bo held at the Young Men* Christian Associa tion, Wellesley-streoc. on TUKsDaY next, the 20th instant, at 7 p.m., for tho Ipurposo of < on sidering the future management of the Socloty. J. SYMONS, Secretary. EDEN TEH RACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annuil Meeting of tho Ratepayers of tho above District will be heldattieHdeu Vme Hotel. Eden Terrace, on TUESDAY, July £1,0.x, 7.30 p.m. Business: To receive Annual Report and Kiect Trustees, Auditors, and Fence- Viewers for tho ensuing year. CHARLES ATKIN, Chairman. LIME-LIGHT Entertainment.— Mr- Smallfleld will fiivo a Lime-light Enter; tainment at the Newio.v Kirk on THUKBDAX EVENING. July 15. Admission :—hdult3, 6d, Children, 3d. Doors open at, 7; commencs at 7.30 p.m. EMUERA MUSICAL AND LITER* ary sociaiY. An Hnteitainmont will b3 given by the above Society on THURSDAY KVKNING, lath met, at eight o'clock. Admission: Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHBRN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1670," and of the Bankruptcy of Henry Kkm-v, a Debtor. This is to notify that Henry Kelly, of .Auck land. Carter, has this day filed a Statement that he is usable to meet hia Engagements with his Creditors, the First Meeting of Creditors to be hold at tbe Supremo Court Buildings. Auck land, on TUESDAY, tho 20th day of July, 1880. at the hour of 11 o'olook in the forenoon. Dated this 14th day of July, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, .Registrar. Henry Kelly. Debtor in Person. Booksellers and Stationers. -STr"""*"-"" O T I C E. Notice isheroby given that Mr N. G. LENNOX has purchased tho Itus-inesa hitherto carried on by Mr Edwabd Waytit, Bookseller and Sta tioner, Auckland, as from the first of September, 1879. 1 Tho Business will in future be carried onby Me N. G. LENNOX, under the same name— Edward Wayte. ,„.„„=, /EDWARD WAYTE (Signed) | N< G> LENNOX. Auckland, July 9,1880. N.B.—All overdue accounts are rcqucßto to bo paid before the 3Ut inst. XTIDWARD WAYTE, on retiring from li busio'T-, boss to tender his warmest thanks to bis numerous friends and customers town and country) for the substantial support npjtried him during tbe past twenty-coven '""FSv". can confidently recommend h's worthy successor, Mr N. G. Lennox, end would earnestly solicit a continuance of their support on his behalf. WARD WAYTE, 100, Queen-street, Auckland. "VT G. LENNOX, in respectfully soliciting 31 . a continuance of the patronage of hi 8 friends and the public in both town ardcountry> begstoa"3ure them that he will do his utmost to proraoto their interests, and retain the con fidence and support to long reposed in the lim0( EDWARD "WAYTE, . Importer of Books and Stationery. lOC, Queen-3treet, Auckland. VVJT c! M E A R S (For Many Years With Mb. E. Wayte), Wißhes to inform his Friends and the Public of Auckland that he has Purchased the whole of the Bookselling, Stationery, and Musio Business lately carried on by Mr N. Fairs. Just Opened three oases new good p. Containing Books, Scrap Albums, Scraps, Sunday School Howard Cards, etc., eta Also, A Beautiful PIANO, by Brinemead and Sons, now on view. luspoction invited. A few copies "Aronnd tho World with General Grant," and " The American Farmers' Book" on hand, will bo EOld cheap. COUNTRY ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. Young Ladies' Journals, and other Magazines will be Bint as usual. W. E. MEA RS, Bookseller, Stationer, and McsrqsErxEK,. 198 Queen-street. . .. . (Opposite the Albert Hotel). X INVILLE'S "SATURDAY NIGHT." Li an Illustrated We nkly Paper, published in Melbourne. Sole Agent for the Province of Auckland: C. Mackay (late Mackay Brothers), Bookseller and Stationer, Junction of Queen.and Grey streets, Auckland. Liost ana Found. lOST, from Bemuera, a Red Pointer i Dog.—Alfred K. Isaac::. OST, on Tuesday 12th, between Carlton. and Grafton Roads, small Gold Watch.— 1 ho finder will be rewarded by leaving it at the Stab Office. • f OST, last Thursday evening, on the ' B-J Grafton Road, or in tho Choral Hall, a • Lady's Wat3iprcDf Cloak. Tho finder will be ' rowaidei on returning it to Mr Sloman, third j house below Wesleyan Chapel, G/afton Hoad. LOST, on Sunday, a Fur Boa, between Eomain-stroet and Railway Station.— Finder will be rewarded on raturnim samo to Mrj Halvorstsn, Domain-street, second huuao from Grammar school. , T OST, a Purse contaiuing a large amount JIJ of Money .-/The finder will receive a hand some roward ou returning s^mo to this Office. ) -f A\H REWARD.—Lost, between Three JL ™ ™ Kings and Mount Eden, on Tuesday, a Gentleman's Pendant with three links of chain j attached. Portrait of lady inside.—Anyone re turning same to Star Office will receive above roward. IjiOUND, at Aratapu, Large Rotriever SD Dog, white points. The owner can have the same by paying expenses.—Apply to the Watchman Aratatm. r Auctions- TO-MORROW. s ORANGES! ORANGESI AND r BANNANAS! L. W. EATON • \\TILL SELL by Auction, at his Mart,, i« V T To-morrow, Thursday, at 11 o'olock, 61 Case; Oranges—JDß 3 Casss Lemons -, Pea Nuts and Basnanas. a MONDAY, JUNE 19, 11 o'clock. »' TEAS, GROCERIES, DRAPERY, &c. ~ o B, AKTHUK s, TIJAS received instructions from Thos. l" I I Mactfarlane, Esq., Trustee, ta sell at Mr Grant's Auction Mart, Queen-stroet, on Monday, July 19, at 11 o'olock, G in squaro-43 boxes Tea, Iraju vVJGt—67 boxesTea.BlackPrinco M.M.&C0.—33 boxes Tea, Black Prince J ' S.C.&Co.indiam'nd—26 J chests Tea, Samuel Idem C.H.& Co. in square—2s J-ches'sTea, Brlsbano _ L.R. & C 0.—20 i-chest3 Tea, Brisbane " „ 10 \ chests Tea, Brisbane n- G in square- G i-chests Tea, Victoria le 7 cases Arrowroot, 2 cases Olives nt 1 cane Whybrow'a Viuegar.s A 1 cjsc Crushed Loaf Sugar la FairbuEk Scales; Ktoro Truck, Tools, &c. Sundry lot of Drapery. Terms Cash, e> Samples of Teas can bo obtained at the Store. (Continued on Fourth Page.)