in the public Barvice, contemplate seeking, more remunerative spheros, nnd generally there is much dissatisfaction, as tho proposed cast-iron system of reduction would operate inequitably. THE NEW GOVERNOR. The Liberals are hopeful ovor the appoint ment of Sir _. rthur Gordon. To-day, when the changes wero announced in the House by the Premier, the mention of Sir Hercules Robiuson's removal elicited a fow " hear, hears," while the announcement that Sir Arthur Gordon succeeds evoked general cheers. The Auckland members openly express satisfaction at the change, one cause being that the Government House, people have expressed undisguised dislike of Auckland partiality for Wellington nnd Christchurch. - DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER, i Mr Pitt gave notice to ask whether tlio question of succession to property, as affected by the Deceased Wife's -Sisters Marriage Bill, had been submitted to the law officers ol the Crown. THE RAILWAY COMMISSION. Mr Pyke gave notice of motion condemn ing the report otthe Royal Commission on Railways, and declaring that it wonld be against the interestss of tho country for the Government to adopt it. THE WAKA MAORI CASE. A little stir was caused by the report of the Waka Maori case, which recommended that the payment of £800 beyond taxed costs by the Government should be charged as unauthorised expenditure. Sir George Grey proposed that the re port be taken into consideration next day, but Mr Hall deprecated any long discus eion at the end of the session. It would do very well to defer the matter till next session. Sir George Grey said that his Go vernment was attacked by tho report ot an unfairly constituted committee, and they ought to have a chauce of defending them selves. His motion to take the discussion to-morrow being lost, he gave notice that he ■would move in the matter on going into Committee-of.supply.

INSCRIPTION OFSTOCK AND CABLE

ARRANGEMENTS.

The HoUse adopted without discussion the Treasurer's motion to consider itt committt 6 the Government resolutions authorising tho payment of ono-twelfth of one per cent for the inscription of loans, excluding the last five million loan, the amount to be received by any one of the agents during' any year, not to exceed £2,000. Tbe Premier's motion approving of the arrangements for duplicating the telegraph cable from Port Darwin, made by telegram on the 31st May, 1879, was negatived on! the voices. It had been before intimated that the Government would not recommend the ratification of this agreement as beiug uuf air to New Zealand. RAILWAY WORKS. Messrs Shrimski, Ireland, Jones, Hamlin, and Pyke, complained that their. districts were unfairly treated in the public works proposals. CONFERENCE ON LOCAL GOVERN MENT. On the motion for going into Committee of Supply, j Mr Moss moved, "That in order to f enable the Legislature to make provision for the establishment of a system of local Gov-' ernment suited to tho circumstances of the* colony, grounded upon the well ascertained' wishes and opinions of tbe people, it is expe dient that a conference of delegates, to be chosen by registered electors of the; several districts, should be held prior to; the next session of Parliament, such con ference to consist of thirteen members, two of which should be chosen by each of the provincial districts of Auckland, Wel lington, Canterbury, and Otago, nnd one from each of the other provincial districts. That a respectful address be presented to His Excellency the Governor, asking; that he be pleased to take tho necessary' sreps to give effect to the foregoing resolu-! tion." __ ••,.._..••!

Sir George Grey and Mr Macandrew complained that tbey could not get any satisfactory expression from the Govern ment on tho subject of local Government.

Dr. WALLIS opposed the resolution on the ground that it meant re-establishment of provincialism.

RAILWAY MANAGEMENT,

Mr Richardson, speaking on the report of the Civil Service Commission, said the railway management was most unsatis factory, and he thought the House ought to know what the Government intended to do to reform it, and with reference to the recommendation in the Commissioners' re port for the removal of the South Island Commissioner, spoke very strongly against the Commissioner.

Mr Stewart spoke in defence of Mr Coyners- Mr SAUNDERS said, that Mr Macandrew had imputed improper motives to him as Chairman of the Commission, but he had to remind the House tbat the hon. gentleman had dipped his hand in the public purse and given £500 to a gentleman be now wished tq defend. He had in bis capacity as commisj. aioner been actuated by nothing buta desire to elicit the truth, the whole truth, at>d nothing but the truth. The report of Mr Blair showed that these wretched waggons had been built in workshops supervised Dy the highly-paid officers, and that of itself made things worse than the report imputed to tbem. Mr JVlacandrew was no doubt to blame for much of the irregularities comnlained of. At no time were the mismanagement so gross, and waste so complete as when the railways were under the management of Mr Mac andrew. He did expect that there would be some well defined statement of how they were going to tide over the next three years with the small balance they bad to deal with. The only way to effect proper retrenchment would bo to dismiss a large number of highly paid servants, and reduce the salaries of those remaining. The Minister for Public Works appeared to think they had nothing to do but to increase railway tariff to put things right, but he argued than tbe traffic returns would fall off.

Mr Shrimski said the Commissioners had acted as private detectives. , .

Messrs George and Colbeok spoke in favor of the North Auckland Railway.

The debate was adjourned at the rising uf tho House at 1 o'clock.

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Honor Judge Macdonald and a Special Jury.) Andrew Heavy v. TBo?. Givinih.— Claim, £105 13s lOd, money lent, interest, etc.—Mr Alexander for the plaintiff, and Messrs S. Hi/aketh and E. Cooper for the defence.—After Mr Alexander's opening statement of tbe case yesterday the plaintiff -was placed in the witness box and ex amined and cross-examined at great length with respect to the various items in the particulars of demand. His evidence sub stantially agreed with the brief summary given at the outset by bis soli citor, and reproduced in onr last, Elizabeth Jane Heavey, daughter of the plaintiff, corroborated Ills evidence very closely. A woman named Harris who bad been employed as a sempstress by Miss Heavy deposed that ahe had seen £46 paid to the defendant, while Elms Robinson, a wire-worker, was examined with reference to certain conversations Vherin he had heard the defendant's admission that he owed the plaintiff £42. Mrs Clarke, land lady of tho Shakespeare Hotel, where the said conversations had taken place, gave siiniliar evidence.—John Drake detailed some admissions which the defendant had made in his hearing with respect to a bill of sale over his cattle tbat he lie bad given the plaintiff. Givinin was then sworn. He positively contradicted the statements of tho -plaintiff and his daughter on all material points, and denied affixing his mark to the promissory note; denied the purchase of the suit of clothes, the sauce pan, or the 84 sacks. II: declared that he owed Heavey no money whatever, besides' swearing to a set off for vegetables and --»ltn onnnlinrl fhfi nlamtiff. .'

THIS DAY.

Givinin'scross-examination wasconcliuled this morning, when tbe plaintiff was recalled and answered a few qnestions. Edward Cooper (defendant's solicitor), was also examined at the request of Mr Hesketh. His Honor read a portion 6f his notes, evidence in a previous action between the litigants, with the object of shewing that Miss Heavey then made statements which are not in consonance with some of those which she swore to yesterday. Mr Hesketh then addressed the jury for the defence. He attached great suspicion to the veracity of both plaintiff and his daughter on account of the singular similarity which the narrative given by one bore to that of the other—even with respect to trivial matters and then proceeded to discredit the lady's evidence by adverting to discrepancies in it _to evidence given by her on a former occasion touching tbe same transaction". ;'i 1

When Henry Taylor wrote in his eminent work, "Philip Van Artevelde," that "the world knows nothing of its greatest men," ho meant to convey tho Idea that mankind were not pre- Informed of the master-miuda that would leave their " form and pressure " on the times in which tbey live. Because great men naturally make themselves known. They stamp their glory and their genius on the world. Many a sufferer would have rejoiced, could it have been known anticipatively or prophetically, that Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps was in embryo, before It was bora to the world.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

NG4RUAWAHIA. this day

A CARPENTER DROWNED.

A carpenter named George Baker was drowned here last night "vhilst crossing the Woipa in a canoe in company with another mm named Connor. Both men are sup posed to have been drinking.

I GRA.HAMSTOWN, this day. . The Alburnia got lewt. of good picked stone la.t night from No. 4 winze, sunk by Mr Gribble. 'Iho Whau level is not look ing so well. i he Devon tributers' time expires in a few days, and they havecea3ed work. The Golden Crown's new water-power •machinery, started by the makers, is ex pected to prove superior to and use less water than any other engine worked by j water as a motive power. THE LATE ACCIDENT. The man Richards, who was seriously injured by a powder explosion in the Hope I mino on Saturday, is progressing very .favourably. Tho .doctor believes that it will not be necessary to amputate the risjht arm. The other man who was injured, Glasson, is able to resume his occupation, his injuries being; very slight. CHRISTCHURCH, this day; The householder in Sydenham has been lined ten pounds for willingly letting two houses to a woman of ill-fame. The City Council have at last got a credit balance at the bank. When it wns announced at the meeting last night, there was great applause.

Latest Eastern News.

The R. M. S. Kaisar-i-Hind arrived at Albany on the 20th ult. bringing Indian liles to July 2nd. ■ ...:

Bombay, July 2. The offer of the. Ameership to Abdurrah man appears to have been fruitless. After waiting anxiously several weeks for his reply to an ultimatum, greater complica tions are now the only result. He has wil fully misapprehended the nature of the terras offered to him by the British, and has sent a circular to all the Chiefs, stating that he has beeu offered the Atheership of Afghanistan, including Cauaahar and Kun-am, and says he has decided to accept tbe offer. This is dishonest, for one letter to him implicitly stated that thoso provinces could not be restored, and that no discussion respecting them was possible. . Mr Lepel Griffin, the special political officer at Cabul, has been summoned to Simla to cohfer with the Vicerdv respecting the posture of affiairs. On almost all sides symptoms of disquiet are apparent among the tribes; there seems to be powerful influence at work, raising excitement and organizing armed bands. Lord Lytton arrived here this morning, and leaves for England to-morrow.

THE ETHEL IN A HURRICANE.- CARGO DAMAGED.

A BRIGANTINE was signalled during the whole of tbia forenoon, aud shortly after oue o'clock she made her appearance round the North Head, and was recognised as the Erhcl, from Timaru. Somothiug peculiar was noticed in the appearance of the vessel, and it was genorally considered that she was iv distress. She was boarded off the Noith Head, and it was then found that the vessel had encountered heavy weather on the Coast, aud had sustained some damage, the cargo being also damaged. He-ides this, there was 210 fresh water ou board, and a3 the .vessel was partially disabled and could not beat up to the wharf, a boat was sent ashore for a supply. Captain Armstrong reports having left Timaru with a cargo ot produce oa July 31. Had light S.E. winds till rounding the Hast Capo on Saturday morning. The |wind then commenced to freshen, and the vessel was bove-to at noon, Thi gale, accompanied with tremendous sea, lasted for iorty hours. The galley and; boat were smashed, and the tank contain ing the fresh water was stove in and* the water lost. About 4 p.m. on Sunday a terrible sea boarded the brigantine and washed Ihe main-sail, gaff, and boom clear away. The vessel wa* on her beam ends frora five to ten minutes, lying like a log. A great deal of water got into the forecastle, and consequently the cargo is damaged. One man (was washed overboard, but he managed to save himself. A sail was fixed on tho main rigging, thus enabling the vessel to lie to the north of the Great Barrier, which was passed on Sunday night. Thence till arrival light airs.

MODERN DANCING.

(To the Editor.)

Modkbn D iNciNO.—lnsidious — Treachorous —Del usivo—Flippant.- Save ua from tho thin edge ot this wedge, so likely to produce but a nation ot weaklings or dandies—(Advt., 7th August, 1880.)

Slß,—"Honi soit gui mal y pense." In the above advertisement it is difficult to discover either any insinuation or calumny, as your correspondent, signed "Ecclesias tea," seems to imagine. The subject is a broad public-one, and influencing national as well as individual character, A tree is kaowu by its fruit; and thevaiin, frivolous, and flippant taste created by modern dan- I cinq destroys (in time) that desire and pur suit for the manly, noble, earnfiit, and v ,e ---ful in life, which needs fostering rather than checking, and which constitutes really great men and women, - ready and willing to serve their country. The opposite to this has,/ however, too often been seen in the mental tastes being vitiated in youth, by the round of,tHß silly dance producing "but an excit able butterfly existence, weak and useless, Eiirnest-minded parents will form their own quiet conclusions on the question. The dancing named by the inspired Solomon has no comparison with the mixed dftncrhg of later days, because there was nothing in it either insidious, delusive or dissipating to character, neither was it an artificial amuse ment in any sense ; but a spontaneous and natural outburst of joy that was already in cxi-tence, and needed no creating.— I am, etc., Exodus, xv;, 20.

CHANTICLEER IN REPLY.

'*'" : (To the Editor.)1 ,J'" Sin,—ln last Saturday's issue of the STAR, a Sub-Leader contained expressions in connectiou with a matter tbat no person, man or woman, possessed of proper feeling, could read without emotions of iutensc in dignation. The aim of that article was a "fearful midnight massacre" of the bird tlut has for ages, since the Creation in fact, been held up to the sons ot .all classes as the grandest living example of genuine politeness to tbe fair sex, ana bravery in battle. Is this illustrious knight of 'the poultry yard, Sir Chanticleer, to bo degraded from a position held unchangeably throughout the whole history of the world—by being treated in so contemptuous and indeed blood-thirsty a style? By whom—Ah, by . vvjiom 1 Now, Chanticleer,. like a ' true ktiight and gentleman, sees his numerous family to bed at a proper hour, and then until morn, "incense breathing morn," keeps vigilant watch and ward. Every third hour ho rings out his iclarion note "all's well." Every one who goes to hed at a reasonable time feels no aunoyance at tliisj. But there are many jvho are only seeking their couches (suffering Irom "salmon") when Chanticleer is on the "qtii vive" for the dawn, and th <s iple^sur able idea of stepping out on the dewy gras3 without a headache, does'certsiinlj. ihduce him sometimes to exceed moderation in proclaiming tbe arrival of day. > Should Chanticleer during the night re peat his watchword again and again beyond the natural hours for him to do so, a very simple cause for this can be pointed out. The poor Knight has gone to bed without anything in that place where something ought to bo, in other words, he is hungry; his gizzard is hard at work grinding its Bides into inflammation, there being nothing in it to resist the friction but a few blades of grass era stray scrap or two picked up haphazard during the day. These quickly disappear, and then the poor knight stands on his perch sleepless and restless, looking out for the dawn anxiously, that he may put something—never mind what—between the sides of his mill, and so relieve the painful friction. Sir, it is your duty, as public promoter of all the manly virtues, to uphold and protect the public and national, indeed, world-renowned, time-hououied, tcputation of Sir Chanticleer—that is, if you feel any interest in the training of our baby sons, who are to be the future pro tectors of our hearths and homes. If these young warriors are to be taught disrespect to Sir Chanticleer, then I give the couutry over to larrikinism. In much anxiety I appeal to you to get the Government to put a few sacks of oats on the Estimates for the use of those poor Knights'whose masters spend everything on "salmon," and leave them to starve. A moderate allowance of oats to stop "friction" will give the masters the sleep they require. "Salmon" and no sleep tills the Maison de saute, a very expensive establishment. What is the cost of a few oats in comparison 1 —Yours, &c,

COCKEREL,

•Frightful Scene at the Met bourne Opera House.

ATTEMPTED DOUBLE MURDER AND SUICIDE.

1 The Melbourne papers to hand by the ; Albion contain full accounts ot the desperate '_ attempt at murder and suicide in the Opera House on July 24th. The work which was being performed when the occurrence amazed the audience was Meyerbeer's Gli 1 Ugon'otti "(The' Huguenots). Before the ' {commencement of tho piece, Greer and his . wife entered the dress circle, and took seats to the right, almost at the angle of the row 3 nnd on tbe third of them. Soudry also visited the same division with some - friends, and sat further to the right, near . the box appropriated to the use of i the members of the Melbourne Club. • -Shortly before the termination of the fourth act, Greer, who|was, however, suffering from great perturbation of mind, left his |scat, and after walking very excitedly behind the seats proceeded to the bar beyond the vestibule. He there had something to drink, and returned to the theatre, but in the meantime Soudry joined Mrs Greer and entered into conversation with her. When the husband saw the change which had taken place ia his absence he became palpably agitated ; aud although his muttering, and restless behaviour seemed to indicate that ho was not enjoy ing tranquillity of mind, his action did not lead those who noticed him to any otber conclusion thau that perhaps he was not quite sober. The curtain descended on the fourth act at about a quarter past ten o'clock. Greer was seen to go to the oppo site side of the circle to that upon which his wife and Soudry were soatcd, and to scan them closely. Al most immediately afterwards ho returned in the direction of his seat, but when near the narrow passage which leads along the right of the building to the box aud the stage he stopped behind thero, drew a revolving pistol from his coat pocket and tired, lirßt at Soudry, who had slightly turned nnd was almost facing him, and then at his wife. The entire assemblage seemed to rise simul taneously. Shrieks denoted the trepedation of the females, and shouts the consternation of the men, for, with the exception of a very few, none seemed to know the cause of the sudden outbreak. The occupants of the pit, stalls, upper circ.6, and gallery wero of course, by their positions, unable to discover ivhat had been done. Those below clam bered ou to the seats and stage in tho ut most disorder, and those above leaned over the galleries with the object of obtaining a view of the cause of the commotion. The stage was rushed by nlargenumber, and those behind tho scenes pushed forward to share in the general excitement The scene in the circle was exceedingly animated, for there tho greatest danger was felt. The first shot a .yakened a sense of insecurity, arid as it was thought that a lunatic had commenced firiug at random thero was a unanimous adoption of expedients to ensure safety. The doois leading to the stago were quickly sought, and egress obtained there by many. The main entrance was rushed and the vestibule filled; those ladies who retained sufficient presence of mind, obtained refugo undor the seats, and thoso who fainted were looked after by their male corupauions. Thoso gentlemen who wero near the assassin, when they became aware of his death-dealing intention, seized him, but before he was disarmed ho discharged the contents of another chamber of the revolver in the air, and a fourth into his right car. be stag gered aud fell, and was then laid on tho lloor nearer the door. His victims wero both severely hurt, the woman being struck under the lelt ear, and tho man on the right cheek. They were attended to as soon as the first tumult bad passed away. The place whero they sat was bespattered with blood, and they wero lying upon the bench. The crushing of the people, who had returned to the placo atter the. firing had ceased, caused renewed com motion, and it was with great difficulty that the injured ones could be borne away. ; Greer was beiug examined where he lay, and as Soudry was carried past him he shouted excitedly, "That is tho man who shot me." Mrs Greer and he were taken into the vestibule, and as several medical practitioners wero present they received ample attention from Drs, Charles Ryan, Bird, Stirling, and others. THB MOTIVE FOR THE COMMITTAL OF THE CRIME. There can bo no doubt but that Greer, - maddened by jealousy, sought to take the life of his wife and Soudry because of an intimacy which, it is said, he believed had arisen between them. He is a clerk by ! occupation, and Soudry is a commissioner from the French Republic, charged with tbe representation of that nation at the forthcoming International Exhibition. Greer and his wife aud Soudry arrived in , Melbourne on the 18th inst. from England ' by the steamship Garonne. The former is a well-built man, of prepossessing ap pearance, and, as described by those who have known him since his arrival, is of exceedingly gentlemanly demeanour, and moat temperate in habits. His wife, though not what would be called a beautiful woman, nevertheless pos.escs attractions • sufficient to justify her being described as ' good looking, and the general expression of , her face and figure is engaging. She is of , French parentage, but was born in Eng- ' laud, and was married to Greer three years ! ago at Bristol. A male Infant seventeen months old, who is the only issue of the union, was brought by them to tbe colony. While strongly reprobating the conduct of ' the unfortunate man in attempting to ; avenge the injury done him by shooting his wife and M. Soudry, there was an almost unanimous feeling of regret and sympathy for him expressed by those who were aware of the facts [ of his misfortune as they bad been detailed. ; The condition of his mind during the voyage ' and since his arrival in Melbourne cannot be accurately guaged; but although his actions preceding tbe event were such as to ' denote that he was suffering from severe " mental affliction, it is freely stated by those ' who know him that there' was no justifica tion for the belief that he was insane. His refinement and gentle demeanour were par- ' ticularly noticed, and his fellow passengers and lodgers aver tbat ho displayed remark able forbearance iv abstaining from interference with his wife. 'It is believed that his naturally reserved dis- ' position prevented him from openly asserting ; himself whilst on board the Garonne ; and that assumption, and tbe fact that the im- : morality of her behaviour, although very pointedly suggested, was not definitely known to him, are advanced as the reasons why he did not at once check her. In addition, his admittedly strong affection for his wife seems to have induced him to refrain from probably creating a disturbance on board the vessel ' by reproving her. After his arrival in Melbourne, he seems to have at once busied himself in endeavouring to obtain a situation and establishing a horns. THK SECRET SERVICE AGENT'S STORY. Mr Otto Berliner, Secret Service Agent, i made the following statement to an " Age " reporter :—" On Tuesday lost, at five o'clock in the evening, a gentleman entered my i office and said his name was Greer, and : tbat he had arrived by the Garonne a few days previously. He seemed very excited, and came just as I was leaving the office. He said, *' I believe your name is Mr Otto Berliner. lam recommended to you as I want to obtain a divorce from my wife, i-he treats me shamefully." I said, "I don't attempt divorce coses, because I object to them. The, only divorce case I ever attended was ote in which a question of law was involved, and a lady asked me to assist her because her husband's first wife was still living. In such cases, I said, I don't mind assisting; but I won't employ men to run after women, so I will have nothing to do with it." He said, " You are very cool to talk like that, when

I am in such suffering.'' As he seemed a very handsome man, with a very gentle manly address, I became interested iv him, and I said, " My dear fellow, come and tell me what is troubling you, and if I can I will help you." He took a seat, I closed the door, and he said, " I left England in tbe steam ship Garonne. I have been married about three years. I lived with my wife yery happily until I got on board that vessel. There was a French gentleman on board, and his name was Soudry. He was a commissioner for the Melbourne Exhibi tion. My wife and he were constantly in company, but I had no suspicion of them. A few days after we had left St. Vincent my wife said, ' I knew a Dr Marston in Bristol, and I did love him ;' and he further stated that she boasted of certain improper conduct with that indi vidual. On hearing that statement, Greer said that he prcteuded to commence drink ing, so as not to give her any idea that what she said had troubled him. Her conduct with the French gentleman every day was remarkable, and she refused to live with him (Greer) as his wife, although they occu pied the same compartment." At one time Greer went on to say that when he was feiguing drunkenness he called her a common womau iv the presence of some people, but she took no notice of him. When thoy came to the Cape of Good Hope, a party was made up to visit some country scenes there. They were to start at live o'clock iv the morning. The Frenchman was one of the party. Hia

wife, feigning illness, remained at the same hotel with the Frenchman, whilst he and tbe others of the company went on the ex pedition. He believed that the party had been made up at tbe instigation of Soudry. After their arrival in Melbourne, Greer said he took his wife to the opera, and that when they got home she told him she had seen Dr Marston her dear old friend from Bristol, and had spokeu to him. She said farther, " He is going away to-morrow up tbe country to take a position as, a medical man. Do let me go and see him off at the railway station," He went to the,'' Argi's'.' office and put in a missing friend's notice fjr Dr Marston to call and see him. He also said he had done it on the spur of the moment, and asked me what I thought of it. I said, •" Go back again and withdraw it, as it is tomfoolery ; you don't know yet whether it is true,* He accepted my advice, and withdrew the notice. He took; out a revolver from ■ his pocket and said, "If I were sure of the guilt of Dr. Marston, I should shoot him and her, as my sufferings* are great." I spoke to him about the sin of attempting to tako life, and told him that he looked excited. I also asked him if he had seen a doctor. He said, "1 am under Dr Hardy, who is a relation of mine." " Look here," I said; " you have no right to take life, because you can't produce it. Do you be lieve in God?" He answered, "I almost fail to believe there is a God." After some further conversation, I said to him, " If you want me to act for you, don't talk about revolvers, or bring anything like that with yon." He said, '-I am almost poor, and my opponent is a very wealthy man, con nected with rich people." I said, "That would make no difference with me ; I don't care how poor you arc; and that I have seen you I will help you." I said, "You must promise me not to drink," and he replied that he had never taken any drink worth speaking of. He thanked me for tho way I had treated a stronger like he was, aud said he could appreciate my coolness. He then asked me Vrhat he ought to do; and after telliug him ho was only acting on suspicion, based on ideas instead of facts, I promised to place .Mrs Greer under surveillance for two or three days, and if it wero found that she did not behave proporly, I would arrange a meeting in the ollico between them. Hav ing advised him further, if she did not re form, to Bend her back to hor parents, he asked what should be done with the child, which she said she hated, and had threa tened to leave behind her if she wont away. Some further conversation took place, and he then went away. I placed his wife under surveillance. My officers discovered that she met tho Frenchman every day, and drove with him iv a cab. On Thursday Greer came again, aud I told him of what I had learned, and described the man with whom she had been keeping company. He lifted his bauds and exclaimed, " My God ; it is the Frenchman, Soudry." I told him Dr Marston was a nonentity, and advised him to go to the Exhibition next day and tax Soudry with beiug in communication with his wife. On Thursday afternoon she took a drive to the Exhibition building with Soudry. Greer mot them there. He asked Soudry if he hud taken a drive with his wife, on the previous day. Soudry admitted it, but said that they had just met accidentally, and that he was endeavouring to get an order for her to visit tho building. Greer said sho required no pass trom him, and then took his wife home, un Friday she took another drive in a hansom with Soudry, and went to Stewart's, tho photo grapher's, and had somo iancy portraits taken uudcr the name of Mrs Bouldrt., the name of Soudry's colleague. On that same afternoon she asked her husband to take tickets for the opera, as she wunted to see the Huguenots ; and on the Saturday afternoon,Greer and his wife met at Guns. ler's and came to my ollico. I told them I wanted to make peace between them if I could, and her husband retired into another room. I asked the cause of the trouble she was giving her husband, and she replied, " Who dares ask me for an explanation ?" I said as it was my duty I demanded one, and asked her to remember her child and try to love her husbaud. I said, " when you spoke to your husband of Dr. Marston, you must have meant Soudry." She laughed as she replied, "I knew Soudry at Capo Town; lhaveknown him here, aud I will live withhim as his mistress.aud wouldlike to sec who would dare prevent me from' doiug so. After a little further conversation Greer was called in. He had heard all that had taken place. l_efore her husband she again de clared that sho would be Soudry's mistrcrss. I told her to go homo quietly with her hus band, and that I would take care Soudry would not trouble them anymore. She said, "My husband is a coward; why does he not duel him ? Soudry wants to light him." She asked hit .husband to take her to the opera that night and he said be woald. In reply to another question, ahe said she hated nor husbaud. They left my office at live o'clock, with the understanding that they woulu come back again on Monday.The husband on going out said he was sorry they had so far been unable to come to an understanding.

Another Railway Accident

A MAN'S LEGS BUTH CUT OFF.

ANOTHER fearful railway accident, shewing the great risk that is run by persons getting on to or leaving railway carriages while in motion, happened last night to a man named Daniel Livingstone. He was by occupation a bnshman, and was working at Pukekohe. He had occasion to come on to Papakura yesterday on some business, and intended leaving home by the halt-past six train. He transacted his business and started to catch tbe train. He, however, was a few minutes behind time, and as he reached the plat* form at Papakura found the truin had started, Beiog anxious to reach his destin ation he ventured to step on a passing car riage, but, his foot slipping, he fell down between the platform and the carriage, the train passing Over both his legs and passed on, no one in it knowing that an accident had occurred. For a few moments Livingstone

says he was stunned, but consciousness returning, he callad loudly for assistance His cries were heard by. the station-ma.ti r and a man named David Lindsay, who, hastening in the.direction indicated; found' him lying between the platform, and tho nearest rail. Seeing the serious nature cf the accident they conveyed the man to the station-house, nnd dispatched a messenger for Dr. Dalsall. This gentleman was promptly in attendance, and relieved the sullerer as far as was possible. He remained at the station last night, and was conveyed to the hospital by the early train this morning. Here he was visited by Dr Philson, who, finding amputation necessary, called in the assistance of Dr Young. It was found necessary to ampu tate both legs below the " knees. The operation was borne with wonderful fortitude, aud the sufferer now lies in the hospital, and is progressing wonderfully. He alao received two or three scalp wounds, probably from his head coming into contact with the platform. Livingstone says be blames nobody, the accident being entirely due to his own carelessness.

The. man Mnsgrave, who met with a similar accident at Onehunga on Saturday, is now progressing favourably.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board took place, this afternoon.. I There Were present:— Me.srs McKenzie (chair man), Daldy, T. Morrin, Comptou, Stone, Waddell, Buchanan, Masefield, Brown and Robinson.

Auckland's Coaling Facilities.—The folloWihg letter' Was received fyom the German Consulate :—" Auckland, 29th July, 1880. Sir,—at the last meeting of poor Board, a report was submitted, .hewing the facilities this province possessed of sup plying coal. I shlal feel obliged if yoa will favor me with a copy of such report for the purpose of transmitting it to the Imperial German Admiralty with the view of causing them to direct their vessels to this port for the purpose of obtaiuingsupplies here instead of in Australia.—l have, etc., G. Yon der Hkyde, Consul."—lt was agreed to accede to the request, and to have the letter re ferred to l>y Mr Yon der Heyde published for general information.

Wharfage.—The Secretary of the Bay of Islands Coal Co. wrote on the subject of wharfage dues, requesting a remission of the sums charged on coal transhipped from their hulks to the mail'steamer..—Referred to the Works Committee, with power to take legal advice.

Night Watchman.—A petition was received from a number of shipping agents representing the great inconvenience and risk incurred by steamers cbming alongside the wharf at night through no person being there to receive lines, and requesting the Board to supply a night-watchman for the purpose. A further and more numer ously signed petition was received on the same subject.—Mr James Nnllett also wrote offering his services as night-watch man.—The petitions "ere referred to the Works Committee, .vi.l the application merely received.

Thk Silt Basins —A request from the City Council that tlie silt basins should be filled up and the roadway formed there was referred to the Works Committee.

A North Shore Want.—Messrs R, nd H. Duder applied for the erection o

landing place for goods alongside the Devon port wharf, offering to pay rent for the same.—Tne Chairman of the Highway Hoard wrote in furtherance of the same object.—The matter was referred to the Works Committee, with an instruction to the Harbour-master to report on the utility of shi site suggested. (Left sitting.)

Disastrous Conflagration.

THE VICTORIA THEAIRE, SYDNEY, COMPLETELY DESTROYED.

GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.

A most destructive conflagration took place on Thursday night, July 23rd, at 11.30., at the Victoria Theatre, Pitt-street, Sydney. The fire, from appearances, broke out in tbe upper part ol the theatre and quickly spread to the surrounding premises, com prising Spencer's restaurant, and Ander son's (hairdresser) and Rush's (drapery) es tatllaliments. The whole of the fire bri gades were in attendance, but-not before the devastating element had gained a firm hold. Large numbers of people were quickly collected, and the scene was one of intense excitement. A large posse of police and artillerymen were in immediate attendance, and effectually checked the gigantic con course ol spectators from encroaching in too close proximity to the scene of the disaster. At midnight the flames still raged, and the chance of extinguishing them appeared hope less, until the steam lire-engines arrived, which were worked wita great vigour by a number of tho fire brigades. FRESH ALARMS. While the greater number of eyes were intent ou watching the progress of the ilames that raged so viciously, the danger from the myriads of sparks that flew about was not forgotten by others. Almost in the midst of tho excitement a second alarm was raised. On inquiry, it was seen that the roof of St. James's school-room, some' hundreds of yards distant, had caught fire. When first noticed, the fire on the roof, which is of shingles, showed like a small star—a fiery one, as it happened. Infor mation .was promptly given, and oue of the firemen mounted on the roof, and with a few vigorous strokes ot the axo cut. away the portion of the burning roof, and thus prevented another serious contlngration. But even while this was going on, information reached Pitt-street that the flames were rapidly spreading back, towards the Koyal Hotel. The rear of tho theatre is only separated from the out-premises of tbo Royal by a narrow lane, which was much bldckadcd with packing cases ond littered with Btraw and other debris. These impe diments sadly interfered with the operations of the lire brigades, as the engines could not be brought into play without much difficulty and the loss of valuablo time. Notwithstanding all efforts a portion of the back premises did catch fire, but fortunately the flames had not time to make much headway before the water from the steam liro engines began to play upon it, and quickly extinguished another embryo conflagration. The Royal Hotel, Mr Campbell's Furniture Arcade, and in fact tho entire block had a very narrow escapo from destruction. The value of a steam fire-engine in such a terrible contin gency was made abundantly evident. In fact, if it had not been that such a useful piece of machinery was available, there can be no doubt that the damage done, considerable though it unfortunately is, would have been much greater.

THE ORIQIN OF THK FIRE is, so far, a mystery. There can be no doubt, howevor, that it commenced in the upper part of the theatre. Mrs Spencer's sister looking out of the window, saw sparks issuing from the theatre—tho gallery she be lieves. She promptly gave the alarm, aad the cries of " Firo I firo!" resounded throughout the ""iahbourhood. IHE DAMAGE. The destruction caused by tho fire, though chifily conlined to the theatre, is very great, nnd may bo safely estimated at £50,000. But, besides the damage of the fire, a great deal of furniture aud other property was des troyed by being pitched out of windows and smashed in tho street. Tho horses were removed from the stables of the Royal Hotel without damage. Mr Grattan Ri-gs and all the members of the Victoria Theatre company have suffered severe loss. The theatre was totally uninsured. The Victoria Theatre was owned by Mr I. J. Josephson, and leased to Mr John Bennett. It was, a short time since, re-let to Messrs Coppin, Greville, aud Hennings.

LATEST TELEGRAPHIC

RUSSELL, this day ARRIVAL OF THE TE ANAU.

The s.s. Te Annu loft Sydney on the sth, at 7.30 p.m., and experienced light variable winds and fine weather. Passed the Three Kings on the 9th, at 4.10 p.m., and arrived at Russell this morning at 11 a.m. Pas senger-, -for Auckland :—Messrs Sommers, Tole, Page, Allan, G. Coates, J. Pierson, Walters, Master, Cairns, Strong, Newton, Dr Boodle, Miss Hazlewood, Mesdames Allan, Lowman, Masten

THE MJC-KIiA-ND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10



,„.,. ..,..,. Personal. „ ~ , Q: UFF WILLIAM.—Send address to, . pr call upon, Messrs Russell and Devore,. Solicitors. Auckland. IF Mrs Susannah Jones, -widow, late of Tiraaru, Cantorbary, aod South Aus tralia, will send her address to Henry James Jones. Tenwald, near Ashburton, Canterbury, she will hear of something to her advantage. ORNELIUS GOT HERD, late of Peifton.—Please call upon Dr. Dawson, Wellesley-stroet. THE Address Wanted of the Representa tives of Valentin Buckli. by the Manager of tho National Bank of New Zealand, Limited, Auokland. Lost and Found. TjIORTY POUNDS REWARD. LOST, somewhere In Queen-street, a Number of Notes, amounting to £270, made np as fol lows : Twelve £20-notcs and Three .810-nOtes. Anyone finding and returning the same to Mr C. 8. Btovin, Bank of New South Wales, will receive tho abovo Howard. or The Numbers of Notes aro known, and payment Is stopped. LOST, on Thursday morning, from Emily Place, two black and white Harrier Pans. —Finder will bo rewarded on returning them to Mr Whitaker. Emily Place. ■ InOUND, Two Geese near North Head. 1 —Owner, can have same by defraying ex penses and applying to Mr Brookman, North Shore. Tenders. TPEW ZEALAND ROADS. NO. 1 FORMATION CONTRACT.-OAM BRIDSE-ROTORUA ROAD. Publio Works Office, August 10th, 18S0. Written Tenders will bo received at this Office up to noon of MONDAY, August 30,1880, for the abovenamed Contract. They must bo addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, Auokland. and marked outside, " Ten der for No. 1 Formation Contract." ' Plans and specifications can bo B°en at the Publio Works Offices, Auckland - and Grabams town. and at tho Constabulary Barracks, Cam bridge. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By co"'mand. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. YEW ZEALAND ROADS. WAIPA-EAGLAN COUNTIES. REPAIRS TO ALEXANDRA BRIDGE. Public Works Office. '' Auckland, Augußt 3,1880. Written Tenders will be received at this Office up to rioon on MONDAY, August 23, 1880, for tho abovo Contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public WorJt, Auck land, and marked outside, " Tenders for Repairs to Alexandra Bridge Contract." Pl»ns and specification can be seen at tho Publio Works Offices, Auokland, Grahamstown, and Hamilton. The lowest or any tender willnot necessary be accepted. By command. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TENDERS required for a Church at North Kaukapakapa. Plans and specifi cations can be seen at the Office of the architect (Mr Matthew Henderson), Freeman's Bay, Auckland, and at Mr Hutchinson's, Kaukapa kapa. Tenders to bo forwarded to Mr Hutchin i son, the Chairman, with a deposit of fivo pounds, and to be in on or befoie 31st August. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be rccsived until noon of THURSDAY, August 12th, for the Erection and Completion of Trinity Church, North Shore. KDW. BARTLEY. Architeot. rp O PLASTERERS' Tenders will be received up to noon on FRI DAY, the 13th instant, for Cementing a new building. EDW D. MAHONEY & SON, Architects,



Wanted. WA N T E D.—Ladies jackets,- li each, and heaps of other Bargain) iv my New Advertisement, in the 3rd column 4th page.—W. H. Dampier. WANTED, a respectable Girl to dc housework. -Apply to Mrs Fraser, Qlobt Hotel.JWakefleld-Btrect. WANTED,"?. Kood~General Servant, in a private family.—Apply Star Offloe. WANTED for the country, competent Baker and Small Gooia Man Applj to W. D. Dallen. Confectioner, Queen-Btreet. ANTED, an Office (three rooms) on the first or second floor of a building in the neighbourhood of Lower Queen, Wyndham, or Shortland streets.—Apply by letter to "Beta." Star Oflltie. AIN TED, a General Servant for the country; good wages.— Apply Stab Offlce. -,;..,. WANTED, a Blacksmith accustomed to wheelwright work and horse-shoeing. —E. R. Nixon, Okaihu, Bay of Island.. WANTED (immediately), a Male and Female Servant, married couple pre ferred. The man to garden, look after horses, and occasionally accompany his master in a buggy; the woman as general servant. A washerwoman employed.—Apply, in the first in stance, by lettor, to he Payne, Thames, stating terms. \\7"ANTED, good Cook for Hotel, im „,' » mediately. — Mrs Elsmore's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, ShiDgle Splitters; 7s per 1,000,-Apply Walker's Kaipara Hotel, Holensville. ANTED, a Boy to Milk, and make himself generally useful.—Apply to W. Mo ion, Western Springs. WANTED, a Handy Man to do a few days' work oa a Crioket Ground. One with previous experience preferred.—Apply at this Ofilce. AJNTED, a General Servant, and also a Nursemaid.—Mrs Kummer, Prin ces"-street. Barrack Hill, W" ANTED, a Plain Cook.—Mrs Owen, Ep-om. WANTED, a Job at Painting.—Apply " Paint," Star Office. WANTED, a good General Servant in a family of two; must be a good plain cook; references required. — Apply to Mra Geary, Grocer, Upper Queen-street. \\7ANTED, Employment in a confi v T dential capacity as Amanuensis; or the advertiser would give Lessons in.Enßlißb, French, Latin, and Greek; Terrhs: Six hours n-day, live days per- week, 30s.—Address, 3C.Y.Z.. Post-offlce, Upper Pa rnell. WANTED, an Unfurnished Room i_i the neighbourhood of Newton; state terms with attendance. — " hxodus," bTAR Office. Wyndham-Btreet. Auckland. WANTED, Gentlemen's Washing, by a respectable Laundress; highest refer ences given.—Apply this offlce. WANTKD7"a Licht Spring Cart, in good order.—Address, stating prioe, &c., to " Spring Cart." Bt<r Offlce. ■ ■ WANTED to Rent, a Small Cottage within oasy distance of Queen-streot.— Apply hy letter, stating terms, &c, to " Memo," Stau Offlco. WANTED, several Good General Ser. vants; must cook and wash well; good places and wages.—Mrs Elsmore's Registry, Shortland-Btreet. WANTED to Let, a House of six rooms, ln St. Mary's Road, Ponßonby; rent, 13s per week; good view.-Apply to J. and T. Mason, Hairdressers, IS6, Qaeen-Btroet. WANTED, Purchasers for Cut Kauri Firewood at 4a per load.—Auckland Tlmbor Co., Cußtom-houeo-street West, opposito Oaßworka. ANTED-Money to Lend from £50 ' to £300 on good security. Can bo paid DfF in quarterly instalments.—Appiy by letter to "Lender." Star Ollico. WANTED, a Situation for a strong, respectable fervent from the country.— Apply to JMr3 iilialders, 200 and 202, Quten- Btreot. W~~ ANTED. — Cottage Wanted. —We have a Purchaser for a small Cottage (ohcip), suitablo for a working man in Pon sonby.—Tanner _fc Kvans, Kstato Agent, Qnoen street; WANTED to Sell, a Sming Cart.— Apply to F. Smith, Butcher, Hobson strcct; _^ WANTED to Purchase, SO to 160 Acres Land.— Particulars by letter to " J.F.K.," Stjr Oillce. _____ WANTED KNOWN, that at C. W. Qoodson'sl-Store, ill, Queen-street (oppo site Tonk's Mart) you can be supplied at once with Note-papsr and Envelopes, Stamped in Gold. Black, oe Colour, any given address In various types, or any Initial Letter. One Quire Of Superfine Note-Paper, stampsd in gold to any address, and 21 Court Knvelopes to any initial, 2s. -Your name mounted (for stamping) in Nickel Press, Rubber Lettera on Nickel Plat's, Pads, Ink, and box. sa; with Indelible Ink for Marking ■ lnen and Pads, 1b extra. Your Initial Letter in Rubber (beautiful types), with Pads, Ink, and Box, 2s: additional letters beyond the first, 1_ extra. Tho Cli'nax Later, 3Us ; the Automaton Stamp, 7s Cd; " the latest and best" Patent Metal-bod if d Rubber 'i'yp-, complete markor.or linen and family printing, three dlftinct styles in one case, price (complete, 20s. 100,000 Commercial and Note Knvelopes, 2d ; 100,000 Supordne Commercial, Court and Albert Envelopes 3d por packet. Note-Paper corres pondingly cheap. WANTED KNOWN, that Every Vi eitor receives a Present at the tighta scopo and Musical Cabinet -Exhibition. WANTED to Purchase, in the neigh bourhood ot Newton, a Small Freohold Allotment with a Cottage.—Apply Star Offlce. WAIN TED, Purchasers for Fifty Tons of splendid Seed Potatoes, grown at their farm, Panmure; free from worm.—Fisher and Co. WANTED, Orders for Trousers to Measure. 13s 61; Trousers and Vest, 255; 'uit,fsj; Marvollous value at Phillips' Mart, 170, Qoeen-3treet WANTED KNOWN.-Wo are Deliver ing in the City, for cash only:—Best Tltree Firewood, 12s por ton: Ditto, out ln blocks, 13s per ton; Waikato Coal (best house), 22a per ton; Taupiri Coal (best housel, 23s per ton.—W. tc Q. Wiustone, Cuatom-houso-street East and West. ■ VV ANTED KNOWN, that the under v v signed am Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, fee., athighestraarkot rates.—oarr«.tt Bros, Tanners, Wool Mer chants, Wholesale and Retail Boot Manu facturers, Wakefield-street. Auckland; Hasting street, Napier; Gladstone Rond, Gisborne; Devon-street, New Plymouth; Thames-street, Oamaru. Works: Star Tannery, Oakley's Creek, Whau, and Point Chevalier. WANTED KNOWN-That Samuel 'White has Opened a Yard noar Brito mart Hotel, Custom-House-street, for the eale of Posts. Rails, Palings, Coal, Firewood, &c. All kinds' of Fencing done by contract. Wire, Paling, Corruga'ed Iron, Ornamental Fences. AU kinds of Gates fixed. Posts supplied ready bored and morticed. >Balis dressed on .the ground. All at very lowest prices.—Address, aam. White Custom-House-street, opposite Britomart Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, that J. Morri son, Asphalter, has Removed to his New Yard Custom-House-street West, between Hobson and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notioe. Also, a Large stock cf Firewood, cut and uncut; wholeeale and retail. '_________-__ ANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timber can now be Purchased at the Yards of D. Goldie, Albert-street, eloso to Dock. He having purchased between 300,000 and 400,000 feet of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, wul be prepared to give customers the benefit of his purchase. WANTED KNOWN-J. Eccles, Hob sonßtreet,bcgs)toSlnform his friends and the publio generally that he is Selline Off bis Stook of Hosiery, Boots, Towels, Ruffling, Sil vered and Gilt Earrings and Broaches, Soli taires, Hairbrushes, Combs, Dress Pieces, Klowers, Children's Felt Hats, Coloured Crochet Cotton Workboxes, Glove boxes, Jackets, &c, &c,—Note the address:. J. Eooles, Hobson street. two-doors from Foley's, Victoria-street. WANTED, Buildera and others who require Building Materials at the cheap est rate and test quality to send their orders or cill at the Auckland Timber Company's Works. Over two million feet of timber stacked, season ing ; largo quantities daily arriving. Must sell. Everything done on tho premises—Sawing, Pianing, Moulding, Sashes, Doors, and every description of Joinery; Wood Turning in all its bra nones. With their high-class Machinery the various classes ot Work are turned out quickly and cheap.Correctnessand despatch guaranteed To prevent mistakes address all communica tions to the Company or. the Manager ,Mr G. Holdship. ' ■ \\7 ANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest it House for every Description of Printinß is at the Star Offlce, Wyndham-street. WANT ED.-Wanted to. Sell, cheap, Good Palt Butter. 6d. Bd, and lOd lb; Cheese, 6d lb; Wineglasses 4d and Cd; Tumblers, 6d each, 5s dozen; Decanters, only ls; Water Bottles and Glasses, ls 3d; Chamber?, 2s 6d; Superior nets of Jags, only 4s set;. < ollec Pets, 15s; Brown Teapot, from Is 3d to 2. 6d; Cups and Sauosrs, 6d each, 5s 6d dozen; White and Gold, 3 lines, 103 6d dozen ; Pink China, lis dozen; Coloured China, ls each; Largo Fluted China Cops and Saucers, Is each; Small china Plates, 6d; Oruet Bottles, 3 for 2s; Plated Cruets, from 5s 6d: Shoe Brnahes, 2i 6d and 3s (3d the set.; Scrubbing Brushes, from 4d to ls eaoh; 2-Inch Wire Nails. 141b_ ia a packet for 3s Gd, or 18s per case of 1121bs; Tin Tacks, only 3d and ii packet; Japanese Chest of Drawers, only 6s 6d ; Japanese Trays (only a few left), ls each; Good Teaspoons, Gd each, as dozen; Japanese Fancy Tables. ISs and £1 each; and a variety of other thingß. The Paragon Feeding Bottle for Infants, with 2 brushes, only 9d; Good Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pairs for 2s Gd: Salt cellars, only 4d ; C'othes Pegs, 4 dozen for Gd, ls 3d gross; Sago, 5d lb: Brown and Poison's Cornflour, only 8d lb; Peanuts, Id lb, 3s for 121bs; Tart Tins, 4 for 6d, 9 for ls; Harper Twelvetrecs Washing Powders, only Gd per dozen, 5a Gd gross-box.— H. WATTS, Pitt street. W~ ANTED. -A Hare Chance. — Foi absolute Sale, at WM. EYRE'S, Vic torla-street. Enniskillon House. For four weeks I will sell off my Btock ot Winter Goods at Cosl Prico. The following prices will be a guaratitet that tbe sale Is no puff. lam over-stocked witl Kid Gloves, and they must he sold:—10 dozer Lepine Kid Gloves. Summer Fancy, 2s per p«ir 2-button, worth 33 Gd; a good darn colour in Klc Gloves, 2-button, 2s, worth 3s Gd; splendid value in Long Ostrich Feather., 5s fid, worth 10s Gd Blue Dress Serge, at 8d yard, worth l.'Gd assorted colours in Satin Cloth, at 9.1 yard Heavy Dress Serge, ls 3d yard, worth 23 ; All wool Crimean Shirting, ls 4d, worth 2. : 10-. Super. Blankets, 18s 63, worth 22s Gd; Heavj Wincy, 4-1 yaid, worth 8d; Oi'cloth, 2 yardi wide, ls y»rd, worth 2a 6d; Fancy Window Blinds wido, at Kid to ls, worth 2s yard. Thi balance of n.y Hoots and Shoes I will aell ut an; pi-ice to cleai|; a splendid lot of AVatsrproo Ul-ters, 111". !15s; extra-good Jacket half-price; 30 doz9n Silk Scarves, ls, worth 2s 6d 20 dozen Laca Collerets, ls, worth 3j 6d Bilendid Black Kid 2-button Glovos, 3s, worth! Gd; wide imitation Welch iflannoi, 10id yard; £ 3, i-bntton Kid Glovpb, in all makes ; 500 yard Real Maltese Laca, at la 3d, worth 2a Gd, to b hadlat W. Eire's.



Wantea. a "«[T7 ANTED KNOWN, at C. W. Good , ?? Son's Store, 111, Queen-street (Oppoeit Tonka' Auction Mart), yoa can be supplied witl ■ Potosi Silver Forks and Spoons from 5s dozen ' wearing equal to silVer, and never requlrlni J re'-platiDg. Waltham and Geneva Watcho? from 30s; Joker and Carriage Alarme.from 21s , Princess, 10s 6d: Banner Clocks, 7s 6d; Tabli Cutlery. Pocket Knive?, and Scissors; Porcelau KlowersandVa.es, Table and. Chamber Glass , ware. Japanese Trays, Concertinas, Jewellery . and a host of other Novelties too numerous t< ' mention. Wholesale and Retail. London Offloe • 58, St. Mary Axe. .. , 1 VVTANTED KNOWN. —A eonsignmen 1 W of first-class Sewing Mathinesto be Boh J at less than Manufacturer's Prices. Sewipi Machines, andsmall Machinery of every deeorip . tibn accurately repaired by W. J. Butler ) Engineer, Wellesley-street. ' TIT ANTED KNOWN, that Handbills W Dodgers, and alt, kinds of Printini can be had at the Stab Office cheaper than an: other house la town. , ■: ANTED to Purchase, for Cash, Bes Kauri. Shingles, Palingß, also Housi . Blookß.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmil and Manufactory oppdsite Gas-works. Offlce li [ Custom-house-street. -, ■ WANTED, my Customers and thi general public to .know that I ha.j Removed from the Shop in Victoria-street known as ike Middle Shop, to the Cheap 800 and Shoe Warehouse, adjoining the Theatn R?yai, Victoria-street -Wm. Hoidsworth. W~ ANTKD KNOWN, that Carlaw an. Co. have on hand a Large and Well Selected Stock of Timber! Shingles, Housi Blocks, Posts, Rails, and f alings. „„._. We receive orders lor all kinds of .Joiners 1 Work. Mouldings, &c. ;, _ . Timber by the cargo forwarded to any por from our Coast Mills. ,__„ ~ . r>r, SAWMII-L AND TIMBER YARD, Custom-houae street West. ! \\J ANTED KNOWN, that E. Car V * and Son have to hand Building Timbe in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, Housi Blookß. Pilings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood n their Yard, Cuatom-house-Btreet' rest, oppoßiti end of Hobson-street. N.8.-The increasim demand for White Fine has induced them ti arrange for a constant supply. , \JkT A N TIS D X N U W N To all in Want of Money.—L. H. Neu megen is prepared to advance the same oi i personal or any other seourity, repayable b: , Weekly instalments.—Note the addreas: 165 Queen-street, opposite the Savingß' Bank. PAD^SMEfTWanted, to Dig Plots o Land in Suburbs-Apply to Mr C. T. Wren Seed Warehouse. Queen-st.eet. A LADY, recently arrived from Eng land, and about to reside in Auckland, ii willing to take a few Children as boarders oi by the day. Instruction in English, Arithmetic French, German. Italian, Music, and Paintinf in Oils and on Porcelain—Address (by letter) " King." Star Offlce. rpo SPORTSMEN AND OTHERB, J. —Wanted^Known, that Pheasants and al kinds of Birds are beautifully Stuffed anc Mounted on Ornamental Stand, very cheap, bj R. Madden, Hairdresser and Naturalist, Cms torn-house-street. ' to Lei.. TO LET; a Six-roomed House in Nelson- Btreet.—W. Brownhill, Bootmaker, 156, Queen-street. - mo LRT, Six-roomed House in Wyn- JL yard-street; Rood kitchen range, and water laid on.—Apply W. Sc J. Frater, Short land T . treet. _J (j BE LKT, at Parnell, a Ten-roomed Family Hove with Garden. — John Buchanan. Shortland-street. TO LET, a Fonr-rooomed House, in Wynyard-Btreet, North Shore, also Shoj for Sale.—Mr Moriey, Beach Road. T6~LET. at Epsom, House with Six Acres of Land.—Robert Noal, Queen-Btreet. i f\o LET, a Five-roomed House and I Two-etalled Stable, either together or eeparately, bottom of Franklin Road.—Apply to Mr Williams, Victoria-street, or Mr West, Grocer. _._ TO LET, a Workshop (brick), close to Arthur's Mart, Queen-street; admirably adapted for storage. Rent, 12s per week.—Mr A. Mathleson, Confectioner, Queen-street. rr.O BE .LET, in City Road, opposite 1 the residence of Mr James Dickey, a com fortable Six-roomed House, with Bathroom; gas aud water laid on. Every convenience for a small Jamily.—W. L. Mitchell, 66, Queen-street. For Sale. . , H> RU AD WOOD'S PIANOS. For Sale, ono of Broadwood's SEMI-GRAND PIANOS. jUst landed from England. On view at tho Auckland M crstc WA_ta_ao ti aa, corner of Qneen-street and Vulcan Lane. SMALL DAIRY FARM TO LET OR FOR SALE. For Sale, a Lease having 31 years to rpn, with the option of purchasing tne Freehold, ot a 14-acre Farm, with Cows, House, Cart, Good will of Milk Run. fee; aleo, Four-roomel House, Stable. Cow-shea, Dairy a.d Utensils. &p.; oonventently situated near Auckland—3. Vaile, Land and House Agent, Shortland-streot. IRE WOOD.— Best Puriri Firewood at 8s 6d per ton from the vessel's side.—Aj> ply cutter " Isabelfe," Queen str- et Wharf. jfF ° X S"^ ** *' A New Flve-rOorced Cottage aud Freehold Allotment for sale, eituatcd in Ls ay-street, ofl Beresford-street. Prioe, £310.—Apply to A, Hanson, on the premises. n o nr\— Neat and well-finished HOUSE oi 3_<__i/U ( our rooms, with pantry, front and baok verandah, wood-house, workshop, tank, etc.; allotment 51 x 100. fully planted with choice vines and fruit trees. Terms as agreed, —-, Vaile. Houae and Land Agent. t" aCHK, Volcanio Land, fenced and planted, 1 with Cottage, tank, &c. This property it pleasantly and conveniently situated, and IE suitable either for a residence or a small markel garden. The owner having to leave the oolon? will sell oho-p, either for cash or on terms.—a, Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet j? O Q. I—HOUSE ot four rooms, with verandah AZioI. dairy, two tanl-.. See., and large Allot ment of volcanic land, pleasantly situated neai the Mount Eden ;:i._lway Station. Terms, as aareed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent Shortland-street. -tPRfIH-—PRKXTV Little Homestead of over i 3Z/o\>\J acres of rioh volcanic land, fenced subdivided, and under cultivation, with House of I rooms, Dairy, Stable, Cow-shed, fee, being only 5 miles from Auckland and near a railwaj station. .'lbis property la well adapted eithei lor a gentleman's residence or for a marke. garden.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet j? 1 on-—House ot Three Rooms (In Newton) Xil&i) with Allotment 33x100 feet Termi as agreed.—B. Vaile, House and Land Agent Shortland-street: If? CX.V— Superior Farm of 180 acres of rict 3JOO\J black loam on limestone formation all in flr-t-olass order. 100 acres grass, 2J acrei orohard, 77 aores bush ;f-large ran adjoining ,new House of Four Rooms and out-buildings Church and school close at hand.—S. Vaile Land and House Agent. Shortland-Btreet. (J.OR SALE, Allotment 39, Suburbs o Jt. Te Aroha Township.-C, J. Hutchinson Lower Queen-street _ 1710 R Sc_LE.—Oaten Chaff; first-clasi }. quality.—L. D. Nathan & Co., Shortland strfcet. '■■ ''■■■■■...:■,. . ■ . ___* 1 Ik to £1,000 Lb_NT on Building Soctet &.LU principles, or or other terms to sui borrowers. Mortgages and Lxians negotiated Sea l-ist of Properties for Sale, on 4th page.—C Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.- Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited fo: investment. : - JUST Finished, and for Sale, a Nev House, near the Station, Mount Eden There are six rooms, registered grate, cup boards, BintJtand water laid on. In addition to i good well. Price, £360. Apply to F. G. Ewing ton, Queen-street. ■vr c w c as r l c coal Ex ,'£.y oca.' Orders taken by the undersigned at Commerce street and Mechanic's Bay Yards. • W. CftUICKSHANK. riOAL AND ft^IRJKWOOD . JAGGEK AND PARKER '■•■ SELL FOR OASH- Best Pnriri Firewood.. _ ..Il sper ton (delivere ci '",;"• cut....i2s BestiTi-tree Firewood.'.... :12s" ~ „ ; „ ■'•''/, 'Cat_..l3s ' ~-' • „ ' 'i: Full'Measure,Guaranteed. Every ton will be measured before being cut o ' ' ": * delivered. Bay of Islands CoaULumpl. r ;. .28s per to Best Waikato (H0u5eh01u)......., 22a ,*, Timber, suitablo for fdwl houses,-5_0..,1s per IOOf All kinds of fencing done at the lowest rates, JA^GI-R,^ PAROR, , ■ ■ '" ...'.'. FREE,MAN;S BAY . .'..'.'.. f\ N [.;'.s ': A L E BX 'OAMARU': 30 Tbns of PRIME TABLE POTATOES , I EX ' LOONGANA ': 50 Tons of FIRST-CLASS SEED POT,. TOES . EX 'DEFIANCE': A Prime Sample of SEED OAT 3 \ A Splendid Lot of Hakea Seed, at 2s por ounci ; At the Auckland Seed Dciiot. ; THOMAS STEADMAN •TT ;U; LL* B X OTHER HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'Famknoth' and 'Loch Doon,' I 1,200 PACKAGES, J Consisting of ! GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORE! i 3 AND nAVE FOR SALK— i AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES ; BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE ■ DOUGLAS PUMPS, LA WN MO WEES } CORNSACES, GRINDSTONES, Ol s STONES, &c, &c, &o. \ Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotc '. VVhiakey. \ HULL BROTHERS, f Auctioneers, ,Wina and Spirit Morchan '• Queen-street , c Kauri Gum Stores, Breakwater 1 Froo and Bonded Stares, Aibort-stroot,



Public Notices. ST. JAMES'S MUTUAL IMPROVE' MENT ASSOCIATION. i, A Grand Musical and Litkbart Enteb c taktment, in connection with the above Afso -, elation, wiU bs held on THURSDAY EVEN ; ING August 12th, in St. James's Hall, c tasr Programme in a future Issue, a Tickets—ls Cd each—may be had at Messrs, •-- Upton- Sc Coi's, or from any member of the \ Association, „ _ „. „.„_, 0 W. J. NAPIER, ~ Hon. See. t mHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE d X ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA g (LIMITBD). '• Actuary and Seoretary: J. M. Templetion, F.LA. • NEW ZEALAND HEAD OFFICE : TBMPLE CHAMBERS, FEATHEKSTON-STREET 1 (Wellington). § Directors: n Lieut.-Col. Pearce, J.P., Chairman Hon. Patrick a. Buckley . Robert M. Greenfield, Esq. c William H. Levin, Esq., M.H R. c James Smith, usq. '; Resident Secretary—Thomas Swain. 6 The Most Liberal and Equitable Offlce for . Life Assorance in tbe Australasian Colonies, j The bestoffice for Young Men. I- Profits Divided Every Three Years. c Offices in Melbourno, Sydney, Adelaide. Wei , lington, and Hobart Town. 1 The New Zealand Branch—A local institution, t investing all monies in the colony. District Agent for the Province of Auckland: Mr. JOHN MILNE, Colonial Bank Buildings, Auckland. r ________________________________________________________ r c c "VTOTICE is hereby given of an Applies -0 tion to the General Assembly for an Act to - Amend the Auckland College and Grammar School Act. n ■'' W. H. CONNELL, y Solicitor, i, "f -ifev U 1 ° X WAITARA, '• -__\_____wV Calling at Manukau Heads. The s.s. • 'LA.LLA ROOKH' r Will leave Onehunga Wharf as above TO :, MORROW (Wednesday), the 11th instant, at 10 » a.m. • For freight or -passage apply to J. W. WALLER, Queen-screet, Auckland. i W7" " H. METCALFE, ESTATE & GENERAL COMMISSION . AGENT. No. 29, Insurance Buildings. The advertiser, having had 17 years' ex , perience, and being intimately acquainted with all properties now in his hands for sale, can - advise intending Settlers in their choice of land. J EARMS.from 60 to 8,000 acres, on hand. Full particulars on application. Several good In vestments for Capitalists. ; Commissions of every description executed 1 for Country Settlers at low rates. • Tfl DWA R D TX7 AYT E, 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOKS BLLER AND STATIONER, : 100, Queen-street, Auckland, Begs respectfully to announce that preparatory I to Stocktaking, on tho Ist September, . A GENUINE CLEARANCE SALK will be held, 1 Commenclng.on WEDNESDAY, the Ilth of , August, when Seven Thousand Founds Worth of t NEW BOOKS AND STATIONERY (Imported during the current year) WM be offered AT GREATLY RuDUCRD PRICES FOB CASH. . Tho Stocks offered comprise— Shipments of New Books—The L, -teat Magazines ; and Bound Serial.—Ledgers—Cash Books—Day ' Books —Journals—Waste Books, Sec—Photo -1 graphic Albums—Writing Albums—Scrap Al ' bums — Desks—Oleographs—Statuary—Zlnco : graphs (coloured and plain)—A Choice Consign ment of Sunday-school Reward Cards—Artists' Colours and Materials — Drawing Papers (mounted and unmounted)—A Shipment of the Bert New Tracing Paper—Tracing Linen- Globes tterreßtrial and celestial)—lnkstands, > Also, a large and carefully selected stook of . every description of : General & Miscellaneous Stationery. All the English and American Newspapers and Magazines are received regularly by Mail ' Steamerß. P.-ice lists on application. The Country Order Department is now UNDERGOING-THOROUGH REVISION. All Orders 1 will be forwarded with despatch, and charged l ATTHEVFRS. lOWESTRATKS. N.B.—A number of parcels of g"Ods bought , cheap will be cleared at a very low figure. EDWARD WAYTE, Importer of Books and Stationery, 100, Queen-street, Auckland. L A UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK t _i_3L The Bank is now OPEN DAILY for Receipt I and Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 3 o'clock, I except on Saturday, when it Closes at 12 noon J and RE-OPENS from Seven to Nine in the , Evening for Receipt of Deposits only. ; RICHARD CAMERON, i ■ Manager. i t - _—, — ; T3EFRESHMENT AT MERCEF. Travellers on the Railroad : Can obtain a good Cup of Tea and a Substantial 3 Meal, at a Moderate charge, by going to the RAILWAY HOTEL, , A few yards from the Station. , j The Excellent Table is well known. _ J. DILLON, 5 . Proprietor. r 1 .——. * \ T-*R. C. EMERSON TENNENT, 1 3J Legally Qualified ■ MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. 3 Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street, » Hours ot Attendance: i 10 to 12 a.m.. 2to i. and 7to 9 .m i —LH_y —,-j—;—_ —— , T-^f O TIC E ! Mr Sanders, Consulting Homoeopath, has re » moved to his new residence, Karaka Lodge, St, '• Stephen's Road (adjoining Bishop's Court), Parnell. At Consulting Room, 41, Shortland f Btreet, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. '' T>ORTER'S BOWLING SALOON. ---: Jj Prizes Weekly. Bojc of Cigars for Highesl ° Scorer at Cocked Hat This Week. SWALLOW & ARIELL'S superior re . fined Treacle and Golden Syrup in lib. and ;t 21bi tinß;oasi_so£llowt., 2ewt_, 3ewt. and6Jcwt, \' eaoh; also, in battles and elegant ornamental '.• canisters. To be had of all storekeepers.— - Refinery: Melbonrne, Viotoria. r '——- GUTHRIE & LARNACH'S TIMBEB AND WOODWARE FACTORIES COM 1. PANY (LIMITED). a Mr. J. W. Waller Ceased to havo any Con !- nection with this Company from May 1. Partiei will please pay all acoounts and send tn al " claims addressed te JOHN REITH, Or, At their office; C. P. MURDOCH, ).,'.! At Onehunga. Orders for Timber to be sent to same address DR. J. MURRAY MOORI Has moved into his New Residence, LIVERPOOL VILLA, SYMONDS-STREET Third house below Grammar Sohool. At home to patients from 6 to 8 p.m. Consultation Hours at tho Pharmacy, 11 to 1 as beforo. ' . .'■'... • r ARGEST SHOW-ROOM' in-town fo JJ FURNITURE, CARPETS, and BUD n PIN.G, is at ~T. &. H. Cooke's, 07, Quoen-streel t. T\TALNUT CARD TABLES, Occa TV sional Tables, Kidney-shaped Writini Tables, and Walnut Musio stools, on salo a T. & H. Cooke'e, 67, Queen-street. BEDS, Kapok Down Beds Pulußeds,andALLkinds of Mattrasses ' Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows for Sale at 1 and H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. NLY ESTABLISHMENT in Aucklam employing Steam Power in the Mane faeture of Furniture is T. & H. Cooke's, 6' *" Queen-Btreet. /^IREAT REDUCTION in Prices c \JT Dining-room Suites at T. & H. CooKß'f 67, Queen-street. c- T7.IVE Per Cent. Discount allowed t .JD Cash Purchasers at T. aH. Cookb'i Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, 67. Queei street. S ' : GROCERYI /GROCERY \jr W M. HOG G, NEWMARKET, Begs to acquaint his friends and the genen S, public that he has Now REMOVED to his NEW PREMISES. He takes this opportunity to thank his Cv toiners for the past support given him for soVeri years, and guarantees that in tho future, as i the'past, tho samo exertions shall be put fort .j- to supply THE VERY CHOICEST Off GOODS, ahd in every possible way please his patron? His Country Customers will have his be attention, and every order enttustea to him will be promptly exkcuthd. its FAMILIES WAITED UPON FOR ORDEB He also solicits a trial from any who may 1 havo favoured him, and he is confident th . interests will not be overlooked.



i a Public Notices. ;• Itt 3 0 T I C K.i RE OHINEMUTU HOTEL. ... *" -_" '' ■ ■x'.iL. '• All Builders and others are hereby warned: ■ against erecting any building on the land claimed by Pini Herlmona te Korekore te Pai tinl, adjoining present Hotel Building, as the i, ss id land was duly leased by him to Catherine a Wilson in 1878. for the term of 21 years, and I now claim my right to prevent the erection of any building unsanctioned by me, as I hold Plni Herimona te Korekore te Paitini's lease, trans - for red to me by Isaac Wilson. . ANN ROBERTSON. ' Ohinemutu, August 6,1880. MH. KEESING, . . LICENSED PLUMBER, ~ , r Auckland. (' rt| , .*. Orders may be left at Mr Shepherd's Boot Upper Factory, Darby-street. ' p ■ '■"• Board and Residence. ACCOMMODATION for one or two Gentlemen; private family, best looaUty; ten minutes' walk from Post-orHpe. No Other lodgers.—Apply "Zeta," Stab Office. t^ OARD & BESIDENCF, near One hunga, for a single gentleman. Bed-room - with uso ot sitting-room. Five minute s walk from Railway Station. Terms, 30s per week • (railway ticket inclnded).-Apply by letter, BOX 221. Post Office, Auckland. GOVERNOR BROWWE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET^ Board and Lodging 20s per week t-lnale room) -25s Meetings. -yj- V A ,N Important Special General Meeting ■..:, J\. of the A.B.F. Society will beheldattho i ■ Working Men's Club TO-MORROW (Wednes day), llih August, at 7.30 o'clock. I J .:.■■ H. MCCORMICK. Seoretary. EMUERA LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY. A General Meeting ot Shareholders wiU be held, at the Office of the underdgned, Short land-street, on THURSDAY, tho 12th instant, at H a.m. _ .. » Business: To eleot Directors and any other i. business that may be brought forward. F. A. WHITE, Secretary pro tern. : X> AY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY J J3 (LIMITED). The Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders in . the abov« Company will be held in the Large Boom of tbo Now Zealand Insuranoe Buildings, • on WED«EBDAY, August 11, at Sp.m. i Business: To receive I)ireotors' Report, end Acoounts for the half year ending 30th June, ISBO. The Transfer Books of the Companr willbe closed from noon of WEDNEBDAY, 28th inst, till noon of WBDNEBDAY, Uth August. ' By order of the Board of Directors. '•'- fl i HKNRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Seoretary. i 10, Insurance Buildings, ! July 27,1880. ______ PRIDE OF THE NORTH, No. 33, LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. t_o& >• The Opening of abovfe. <"!'' 1 3KfLf_£*_ri New Lodge and Installa- A. vSSrWlni. tion of Oflloers will take <h2Ba. rGI place at Devonport on JJaHBiK WEDNESDAY, the 11th X^^SW^n* instant, the Grand Mss . efgf \'Sffi[j_fc£mE_m\ ter performing the usual , W^Jt/tW^ * Visiting Brethren from tS^*\-*Sv -. — — Auckland are cordially 1 \ k J%_'WS5^ =' invited. Syor^roftheW.M. & R jfytffotfn Funeral Notices. . A UCKLAND ENBINEER CADET ' __3L "COMPANY. Members of the above Company are requested • to Parade at the Drill-shed. TO-MOKROW • ( Wednesday), at 2 o'clock, to attend the funeral ' of the late Sergeant John Brunkerd. ', i Members of other Companies are respectfully > invited to attend. _ - l__ W. B. WHITE, Captain. ; Musical. ______ . " nnHESONG OF THE LABOURER " —ESTELLs'a Popular Sodk, can be obtained at J the Auckland Mosic Warehouse, corner o ' Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. ~,.., i *rg"l . ' '~~~ : —" : : ~!' "Royal <%Mil&B£xP °* Music, AC ADEMY <S%mms& LONDON. , MR H. GORDON GOOCH (Bronze and Silver Medallist and Associate) 'having studied Three Yoars in this Royal and "National Institution.i'bin the opinion of tbe " several Professors wilh whom he w«s placed, "duly qualified to teach Singing.—(signed) " G. a. Macfarren. Mus. Doc. Cambridge.— " 1879." : In reference to the above, Mr Gooch is p'e ; pared to receive names of Private Pupils for singing and Production ot Voice at Auokland > Mublc Warehouse, where communications may . be left, 13 Private Lessons (Half-hours) £3 3s Od. 1 13 Private Les.oas (Hour's length) £5 6s Od. . EVENING ELEMENTARY CLABBEBFOB . > LADIES & GENTLtuMEN.—The Seoond Lesson IParnell and Symonds-street Dis trict] will be given in fcohoolroom at rear of Supreme Court,WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock: and no new names received after , taat date at Auckland Music Warehouse. . Gazette in Bankruptcy. 1 —: ."" ''■ " : :— & :— ■ c*Ms__2£p IN THE SUPREIVIE COURT o£! N£W ; ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT, uQ i? i IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of " The Debtors and Creditors .' j 'Act, 1870," and the several amendments ■' t - thereto, and in the matter of the Bank- Hit I • • ruptoy of Moss H. Kbesing, a Debtor. ' This is to notify that Moss H. Keesing, ot Onehunga, plumber and Tinsmith, has this day ' fileu a Btatrnlent that he is unable to meet hia engagements with his Creditors; the First Meeting of Creditors to be held at tbe Supreme . Court Buildings, Auckland, on TUKSDAY, the , 17th day of August, 1880, at 11 o'clock In tbo , forbnoon. •■ ; r ," Y'j ..' !" [ 133_. 1I Dated this 10th day of August, 1880. | H. "WILLIAMSON, I ..-u - •■: t , Deputy Registrar.;! •'« . . MOSS H. KSiBSING, :■ ■ ■ toil E t ; Debtor in person. ',• ,v,i <-» nwdts '.''". j' | ' ' | —<• «d Boots and Bnoes. .meastihm J T>ARNELL & NEWMARKET. I \ BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS. ! A. & G. BROOK J Inform the inhabitants that they have Opened a [- Splendid Assortment of Ladies and Children's Boots and Shoes, per ' Loch li ce,' suitable for the present season, and can recommend them; t- also, an assortment of Gentlemen's Boot Uppers U On hand, a Large Lot of Colonial-made Boota <i and Shoes, at the LO WEST CASH PRICE. " ' Country Sbttless are specially iayited toril ■'_•■' inspect our New Stock. ; ; . j ~,I SI | '" We are.prepared to execute all orders at the Hil i I shortest possible notloe. ,'.,.', IS _____ - All kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order, and f« FIT GUARANTEED. r Note the Address— * . A. & G. BROOK, Manukau Road, Pabneu, (Opposite the Alexandra Hotel), BbANCH ESTIELISHMEKr AT NEWMARKET, Opposite the Rail way (Station. W m—--m—mm—-—m.^m—m—*^,^ m^^m . m ■■ > : % Auctions. j] ; /,K »• T O - M O REOW, « WEDNESDAY, AUGUST, 11.':' f!J - TO SADDLERS, DEALERS, AI^D s. OTHERS. :.Z Tp CLOSE ACCOUNTS. 2" npHE Undersigned has received iflatrno '■ X tions to sell by auction, on the above date. _ at 11 o'clock, of 3 CASES SADDLEB AND SADDLERY. S, _ To Close Accounts. to . . . .';..' Jy £ GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. B. TONES.J |Bi O. OARB. TO-MORROW. ' ! WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS /, AND SHOES. B. TONKS & CO. _i ~SXF UjL sell> To-morrow KWednesday), 81 TT the 11th instant, at 11 o'clock, 25 Trunks Womeu's and Children's Kid. Calf, and Levant Boots and Shoes. S TO-MCRROW. t£ 12.30 p.m. BUTTER! BUTTER! Clearing-out Sale, to Close Accounts. rr.o be Sold by Auction, at Arthur's JL Mart, at 12.30 o'clock. To-morrow. . JS. ICB Kega Taranaki. Wanganui, "Waiuku, Pukekohe, Wairoa, Mahurangi, and not other Butter, (Continued on Fourth Page.)