At that moment a wet blanket would have smothered the fire. A young man present! rushed into an adjoining store to procure one, but the occupants were dazed and re f,used it, and. by the time he secured one it was too late. , The fire spread with lightning rapidity. In twenty minutes nearly four blocks were in flames. Build ings which were of adobes and the nine shanties burned like tiuder. The heat was tremendous. The wind soon commenced biowiug s'iffly from the west, thus sending the tire through the eastern part of the town, burning the business portion and many email nouses. INSURANCE COMPANIES CONCERNED. Milton B. Clapp, cashier of the bank, and formerly of tne "ational Gold Bank and Trust Company, and agent of the following insurance companies—Home of New York, | Star of New York, Phcenix of Brooklyn, Pheenix of London, South British and National of New Zealand, Pennsylvania Fire of Philadelphia, Insurance Company of North America, Commnrcial of San • Francisco, and Fireman's Fund of San Francisco—gives 545,000 as the losses dis tributed among them. The insurance books wero burned. The fire spread so rapidly that they had barely time to lock the bank vault, and the walk were falling before the occupants got out. SIX BLOCKS BURNED,

The fire covered a space of about six blocks, bounded by Fifth, Seventh, Tough nut and Fremont streets, making a large area. The total number of buildings des troyed will amount to about one hundred and fifty. The flames swept away a large §art of the business portion of the town, 'ortunately there was but a light wind or the damage would have been much greater. There were few accidents, and none of these very serious. George W. Parsons, formerly of the National Gold Bank and Trust Company of San Francisco, was badly bruised, and had his face cut by faling walls. Charles D. Reppy, one of the owners of the Epitaph, was badly bruised on the head. SCENES AND iNCIDfcNTS. The surrounding hills are covered with people who have been burned out. There were several explosions of powder stored in buildings. Sheriff Bohren wisely closed al 1 the saloons soon after the fire broke out, and deserves great praise for his presence of mind, as much drunkenness was thus pre vented. .. , j

A miner who bad lost everything became discouraged and committed suicide, by cut ting his throat with a razor. His name could not bediecovered at this writing. Turn-Vereih Hall and the new theatre have been, thrown open and placed at the disposal of the homeless and destitute. About 800 pdople were rendered homeless to-nigbt. •■■..',

Tombstone is located on a kind of " hog's back," with the two principal streets run ning parallel with each other in the centre, and the rest of the town sloping away on either side. Many of the buildings in' the business portion were two-story structures of .adobe or bricks. Several houses and. stores of this kind • were in course of completion. Comparatively little wood was used for building purposes, as property-owners were in fear of just such a disastrous conflagration as the one which has ocenrred, and realised that the lack of an adequate water supply made the erection ot frame stores a reckless proceeding. It was,, therefore attempted to make the structures as nearly fireproof as possible, but such efforts were only in part success ful, because of the haste with which work was necessarily prosecuted. Un til recently all the water used was brought from the river, eight miles distant, and the supply was therefore very .scant. But a few days ago some of the workers in mints'ori the ridge struck an unlimited supply, and it was the intention to make speedy arrangements that this might be utilised, Huge reservoirs were to be built and the water stored for times of need.

THE FRANCONIA WRECKED ON HER FIRST TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO.

New Zealand Insurance Losses.— Her Crew of Twenty-two Souls • Saved,

About 11.30 o'clock en the 24th inst., the American ship Fraucouiu, William Otis, commander, 160 days out from New York, was beating up the coast in proximity to the South Farallone. The wind was. then blowing strongly from the north-northwest. The sea was rough and the night densely dark. A heavy and impenetrable fog hung over everything, deadening even the mourn ful sound of the foe; whistle, which was not Heard on bnnrd o£-.the voasol, although - the lighthouse keeper avers that it was in active operation. The flash from the light-. house could not ■of course be seen, Everything,: it seems, favoured the catas trophe that was about to occur. I The second mate, Morey, was on watch, and all: believed themselves. in safety, a point or ao west of the islands. The first intimation of danger was when the ship ran ashore on a rocky shelf on the south side of the middle island, the fore chains striking first. The unusual experience of a vessel's bottom grinding upon the rocks awoke the off watch. All came on deck, but before anyone had any real' conception of tke alarming state of the situation the Franconia was washed off .the rocks by a huge wave and was afloat again. Eut her safety was oi short duration. i FAST ON THE ROCKS. ' i contrary wind which tended to blow her directly on shore again, together with the heavy surf, so ordered affairs that within half an hour afterward she was ashore a second time on the northwest side of the South Farralljon island. The vessel. had been running in the beginning with courses and topgallants furled. The order was eiyon to let go the halyards. It was found very soon that the vessel would and could not get off, and the order was given to clear the boats. In getting her clear of the davits one boat was lost. The, quarter boat, with 12 souls, including the Captain and his wife wa& safely lowered,'followed by the long boat,'in which was the firsts mate, J. D. Williams, and nine souls. The boats pulled for Ihe lee shore, the waves running, very high, the long boat being first to make.' a landing. Every person on the vessel—22 iv all—was thus-supposed to be landed. But, after counting over the number, it was discovered that.the ship's boy", Ned, a sixteen-year-old lad, was missing. He had last been seen in the missing.boat; when she hung on the davits, and into which •he had bera ordered, to clear away something, by the second mate. All speculations went tor nothing soon after, when he was seen emerging from the surf, drenched to the, skin.,;, The joyful meeting is best described by the first mate, who, when he clapped his eyes upon the young castaway, said : ''.Hello, Ned; where did you leave the boat?" ! . ; • . ; ' "I, didn't leave.the boat; she left me, responded Ned, naively. .;-■■ The, boat was found at daylight on the rocks, stove ■in and unfit for further use. As soon as the ship's crew had been safely; landed the first mate went out, with another mini, to the ship in a surf boat belonging to the, lighthouse-keeper. She was then fast breaking up. She lay on a sandy bottom, about the length of a ship's launch from shore. She had billed with her port to the land. She had lost her rudder after first striking the rocky shelf, and thus .be come wholly unmanageable. . .■: SAFE ON SHOBE. Unquestionably she had received her worst injuries when she first ran aground. Not even after tbc vessel had struck was the signal in the lighthouse seen. It was observed, and then only dimly, after the boats had been launched and were cruising about in search of a safe landing on the lee side of the island, both the boats managing to make the same landiug. • Every one was made as comfortable as possible over night, the Captain and his wife, the first mate and the steward and his wife being provided with i accommodation in the lighthouse, and the second mate, .carpenter and crew in one of the three shanties which have been deserted since the eviction of the egg-gatherors by the United States MarshaL last month. Tlij Hist, mate made several trips to the stranded vessel in the surf boat, and thus saved the major portion of the crew's effects. During Friday and Saturday he made six trips, also saving a considerable amount of provi sions and bringing also on shore a stove, which is being utilized by the crew in the Bhanty. The captain, who is quite an aged man and owns an interest in the vessel, although promptly on hand and giving his orders in a cool and decisive manner, seemed, after getting on Bhore, the most affected. He suffered greatly from anxiety and excitement, and the first mate, being a younger man, the onus of directing the movements of the crew was willingly shoul dered by him. A TOTAL LOSS. Even then the attempt would have proved futile, as there is no place of vantage to work fromand no place of safety to deposit their goods. As it was, the first mate con sidered that the wreck would prave a total loss. The Franconia had bilged, was falling with water. and some of me lighter freight was afloat upon the sea, to be cast. up by the waves. The Franconia is owned by ;the firm, oi

Moses & Son of Bath, Me., the Captain having also a proprietary Interest in her. She is a comparatively new Vessel, only.six years old, and was considered such a stanch ship that she was chosen to carry the ■ valuable cargo that she bore. She is 1461 tons burden, and rated 33 Al. She Carried 2896 tons of freight, and her ill-fated voyage was her first to this port, THE INSURANCES^ Captain Oti3 valued the ship at $75,000, but she was only insured for §40,000. Among the insurances op the vessel iv San Francisco is : New Zealand. §5,680 ; British and National, New Zealand, £4,890. ' he hulk and chains of the wrecked Fran* conia were sold at the Merchant's Exchange for 8350.

The Unhappy Condition of Ire land.

Pacnell Changes Front on the

Land Bill.

London, June 19th.— The most import, ant; political incident of the week passed almost unnoticed and unrepbrted—namely, Pamell'a virtual announcement, on Tues day, of his abandonment of the opposition to the Land bill. He spoke briefly, ad vising Biggar to withdraw his amendment, declaring that nothing should be done to imperil the passage of this pigantic measure for the benefit of Ireland. ■ Parnell's friends explain his complete change of policy to his Whitsuntide visit to Ireland, where he discovered, that his supporters were per plexed and irritated by his opposition, and that the peasantry are eager for the passing of the bill. AN A?PEAk tO iftlSH ELECTORS. Parnell, T. P. O'Connor and McCarthy have issued an appeal to the Irish electors of Great Britain, stating that there is scarcely a town in Ireland in which Irish exiles may not be found doing something to advance the Irish cause. The actions of the Ministry and of the Liberal members of Parliament make the orginzation of Irish voters more necessary than ever

PKOSPECTS OP THE SPEEDY PASSAGE OF THE LANJJ BILL IN BOTH HOUSES—SHARP

DEBATE IN THE COMMONS.

NEW YORK, June 23. —A London cable special to the "World" says: The Land League appears to be in the hour of death. Subscriptions from Branch Leagues in England and Scotland have fallen to nothing almost, and there is a marked decrease in remittances from your side of- the' water. Parnell has Conse quently determined .upon making another tour through the United States ana Canada. He will probably leave about the middle of August, when the fate of the Land bill in the upper house has been determined. His friends here are nob very sanguine of the success of his mission from a financial point of view. They think the Irish.in the United States must' be getting tired 'of going down into their pockets to support a legion of office-bearers and professional patriots who run away from the people when they have incited them to the verge of insurrection, and can show nothing save a batch of prisoners in com fortable quarters at Kilmainham jail as the result of their labours. Davitt, I hear, will probably be released at the close of the session. He was the heart and soul of the League organisation in i's palmy days ; but if he were at liberty to-nrbrrow he could accomplish nothing, so dead is agita tion. There are hundreds of tenants who would join any movement look to a general strike against rent, but the -~ vast majority admit that the - landlord is at least entitled to Griffith's valuation, and that is now being paid freely, While many are paying in full and trusting to the Land Bill fur relief in the future. Davitt has not been placed among ordinary dqnvicts, but is kept'by. himself in the hospital, being allowed the run of the garden. He said to a visitor from Dublin yesterday that he had nothing to complain of, except, of course, the restraint and prison regulations forbidding hewspapeis He hinted that he was aware that the League was going to pieces, and that he had heard of a split among the Parnellites and seemed to be much grieved over it.

: London, . June 22.—A deputation of Ulster tenant-farm era to-day, held an in terview with Parnell and other Home Kule members, at which it was agreed that the Home Rulers should strenuously oppose the Government amendments to the Land Bill. The Parneliites manifested a willingness to withdraw as many amendments to the Laud bill as possible, except where vital or im portant principles are involved. The Ulster delegates expressed the gravest alarm at the idea of the Government ex punging from the bill, a direction to the Land. Court to exclude the tenantsLinterest irunjrrtieconsideration" Of rentin fixing fair rental of a holding. The fear was expressed that in theabsence of some definite instruc tions the .Court may feel bound to apply the existing coiamou-law doctrine, that every thing in or on : the soil belongs to the.land lord,; this doctrine beiag: corrected only by the reservation of the tenants' actual im provements, whereas the delegates hold that besides his improvements his good occupancy rights should be protected. . ! ; ■ the/condition of Ireland. ' NEW Yobk, June 24,—A dis patch says: Sir Algeron Borthwick, proprietor of the " Morning Post," publishes a communication.over his own name on the condition of Ireland. He admits that ' present legislative union between Great Britain and Ireland exists only in name. He says the present Land bill is an attempt at. a "compromise between two social systems resting on ."purposes and instinct totally distinct, and it must naturally result in disappointment, mutual recrimina tion and failure. The Land League is the embodiment of fo.iraal ideas and racial pro clivities. Justice to Ireland means in effect the withdrawal by England from her inten i tions and her hoped for results of the union of 1801, viz., the creation of a homogeneous nation out of utterly discordant elements, it is now painfully apparent that Home Rule in a so-calied Imperial Parliament is a standing protest against their being common ground from which any common legislation can pro ceed. When will statesmen have influence enough and authority, with their con stituents, to have facts and not wishes and assertions, made the guide of the nation's policy and the ground work of its legisla latiori? •• „.: ; ' .'

The Irish race isactuated by racial propen sities and customs totally distinct fromthose of English. No union based on a common system of law and industrial pursuits can possibly- obtain between them, except by consistent force on one side, in the absence of-timorous concession to the rule of the stronger. The question which we may make,up our minds the nation has sooner or later to face, is whether Ireland, as part of the -United Kingdom, is to be subjected and made obedient to the same laws '' and usages as ourselves, or is sheby.: exceptional, legislation, .in deferencei.tb her origin and in her incompa tible proclivities due thereto, to be left out side ihe obligations and responsibilities of the Union, while still a component part of it ? : I will leave this idea for possible use and expansionin the vivid imagination of "the Home Secretary, or as a cud to be chewed of sweet and bitter fancies by the Irish Home Secretary in his not infrequent passages to and from our sister isle. THE MILITARY AS KENT COLLECTORS. I NEW 1 YOBK, July I.—The "Herald"a Dublin special says :—The Mitchellstowu evictions passed oft without trouble, being carried out by a strong column" of military and police. Trees had been felled in two places, which, necessitated the assistance of a small body of royal engineers, who were present. The doors of some of the tenants had to be forced. In every case the rent was paid on the spot. All the tenants were on the estate of the Countess of King ston. After the troops had returned to town, two companies of police marched up the main street with the object of dispersing a large crowd which had gathered in the street There was some stone-throwing, and the constables used their batons freely.' A residentfmagistrate, Mr Eaton, in person went up and down the street warning the people, and the Colonel commanding the troops sent down word that he would send them out it desired. This offer Mr Eaton wisely deciined. iHadthe soldiers wisely come many lifes might have been lost. As is was there were • . , i ONLY A FEW BROKEN HEADS. AH the windows (on the street were crowded with shop girls, who seem to thoroughly enjoy the little excitement. All the public-houses have been closed during the day, with a view to prevent the corner boys from getting any fighting whiskey. The town became quiet after the constabu lary had been marched off to the barracks. Near one of the tenant's houses a bridge crossing a stream had been destroyed over night, but the company of constabulary which |was advancing, simply walked through the water without a moment's delay. In all, some half a dozen tenants were made to pay; all their subter fuges, or attempt to delay, being useless, especially toward the end of tne day, when the Sheriffs temper hitherto wonderfully controlled with much tact, began to rise, owing to the doors being barred against the enemy, the Bailiff. All his visits, however, passed'off without trouble, owingsolelyto the presence of the force of cavalry and lnian trv which, as at Kiimallach, prevented Beri'ous resistance. A " Herald " correspon

dent was among the crowd in the street while the police were charging with batons. He got hustled about and escaped being clubbed by mere ohance.

PARLIAMENTARY

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

ANOTHER MOVE.

"WELLINGTON, this day. If the Oppbsition lose the battle some of the Party will, I fancy, try another move, and propose that the Bill before the House (known as the Native Lands Rating Bill) be read that day six months. This is at present vaguely hinted at by one or two of Mr Ormond's followers. From all I can learn the Opposition seem now to have completely lost all hope.

THE WANT OF CONFIDENCE

MOTION,

j It is believed that the debate on no con' fidence will last'all week.

LOCAL INDUSTRIES. I The industries Committee reported that, 'with the exception of maize imported from Fiji, the earne Huty shouid be imposed on maize as. on other cereals. Also that the duty on native-grown tobacco, should ;be reduced to Is pet lb. for a period of fire iyears. OTAGO CENTRAL RAILWAY. Mi MAcandkew gave notice as to what | steps were intended to be taken with refer ence to the offer made to construct the Otago Central railway. '£he House This Afternoon. Mr Tole to-day gave notice of amend ments in the Harbour Bill now before the House to reconstitute the Board by re ducing the numbers to nino elected for two years by ratepayers of Auckland, Parnell, Ponsonby, and Devonport, and payers of the various harbour dues, and also providing for the payment of the Chairman such salary as the Board may from time to time decide, Pave that the salary of the Chairman for the time being shall not be altered.

AUCKLAND COFFEE PALACE COMPANY.

We.are glad to observe that the support given to this enterprise, so far, has been sufficiently liberal to justify the Directors in calling for competitive designs, as will be seen by reference to our advertising columns. The site chosen is, beyond ques tion, admirably adapted to the purposes contemplated, viz., providing first-class hotel accommodation with commodious re freshment rooms. Possessing a frontage to three streets, situated close to the new rail way station and one of the principal stations for the' proposed street tramways, in the very heart of the shipping-passenger traffic, it would be difficult to find in Auck land a position comparable to it. We understand that one objection has been raised on the score of its nearness to the silt basins. But this objection is disposed of when we remember that when Blewden's contract is finished and the drainage-dis charge carried to a point beyond the break water, no nuisance can arise from that source. One of the chief attractions of the site will be its proximity to the water; at least we imaging that most people would prefer having a view of the harbour and its surrounding scenery to looking out upon dreary wash of brick walls or pent up streets. It has been further objected, by a few, that the site is too low down Queen-street for ladies to patronize the Coffee Falace. Now, the experience of other places goes to show that wherever a really superior establish ment,, of the class referred to, has been started on a main line of traffic, the mere fact of having to walk a few extra yards, does not weigh for a moment with people who wish to enjoy cleanliness and comfort, combined with economy. It is admitted that a really good hotel, on temperance principles, is a want much felt in this city, and there is no doubt that if properly conducted, such a concern will ireceive hearty and general support. The situation opposite the railway station 'is specially favourable for the country trade, and its proximity to the shipping gives it an equal advantage in that direc tion. Success will depend entirely upon the 'management, and judging from the spirit with which the directors have commenced, the speculation is not likely to fail from excessive' timidity on parsimoniousness. It is .intended -that - th»' rooms shall be elegantly fitted up, having a special regard to comfort above all other things.') On the ground floor, a large room is to be provided for supplying coffee and refreshments at a cheap rate. It is confidently believed by those who have embarked money in the speculation that it can be placed on the only footing that can be permanent—that is, payablsness, and the directors appeal confidently to investors on that ground to take up the - balance of unallotted. shares, because the size of the building will, of course, be regulated by the amount of capital subscribed.

SUPREME COURT.-This day.

IN CHAMBERS.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

His Honor sat in Chambers this morn ing, and disposed of the business stated hereunder.

Administration, So. —Letters of admin istration were granted in re Alexander Ross and Samuel Thornally (deceased), and orders were made to register copies of the wills of James Miller and Joseph Young (deceased), while an order was also made for the renewal of a writ of summons in the case of Buchnan v: Pene Te Hikaiti,

i Land Transfer Applications.—Mr Browning applied for an order directing the District Registrar to register momorandum of lease from Te Heuheu and others to Morrin and Aother. Mr Cotter opposed the application, and after hearing both the learned counsel, His. Honor took time to consider it. Mr K. Hes kethmovedfor an order directing the District Land Registrar to register a memorandum of mortgage from James Brucegto Julius Mendelssohn without making thej name subject to memorial of judgment in Palmer v. Bruce. The order was refused. The order was refused. Several other matters lyere postponed. .-.-■ BAH CO. The. following business will come before His Honor to-morrow morning : — '• i Black v. Gwynneth.—Motion for rule nisi to shew cause why order of Court of 9th February, 1881, should not be act aside. * Same v. Same.—Motion for decree. Re Antonio Martin (a debtor).— Motion for discharge. j Re Thomas Higgins (a debtor.)— Motion for discbarge. Re John Angus Clark (a debtor.)— Motion for discharge. Re John Stuart Milne (a debtor.)— Motion for discharge.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before Messrs Joseph Newman and John Coagrave, Justices of the Peace.) Thb Rainbows. — William Rainbow was summoned to Bhew cause why he should not ccntribnte towards the support of his sons in tno Industrial School, he being of sufflclont aDility to perform the same. — Defendant did not, appear, and, on the apploation of Mr Pardy, the caso was adjourned until Friday next. Neglected Children, — Kva, Lada, and Kdith Brett, three little girls, respectively aged two. four, and six, were charged with being neglected children, within the moaning of the Act.—Mr Pardy stated the circumstances. The parents of the children resided in the neighbour nood of the Whan, and about a year ago. tae mother died. Two months after her death, the father, Arthur Brett, a labouring man. went to Wellington, where he obtained remunerative and constant employment at £3 per wees. Previously to leaving the Whau, the man, Brett, ieft his three children to the care of Mrs Wilson, a very respectable person, who under took the charge for 25s per week. Brett sent one month's instalment and no more, but sent, paltiy exouSea for non-payment, and for nine months Mrs Wilson has been a mother to the ohildren. ■ The polioo had made the neoessary enquiries reßpeoting the father's position at Wellington, and learned that he was well able tq support his children. He would ask there fore, that the Bench would commit the children to the Industrial Home for the full term, when the father would be summoned to this Court, for the purpose of compelling him to assist in supporting his motherless children. The Bench noticed the clean and healthy ap pearance of the chidren, who had been well olothed and well fed by Mrs Wilson, at her own expense ; and cansiiered that great oreoit was due to that lady, for her motherly kindness to the poor children, whose father, evidently, had shown by his neglect, very little regard for them. The Bench ordered their committal to the Home, for seven years, to be brought up in the faith of the Churoh of England.

This was all the business.

Trade Mark. Waltham, Mass.—The American Watch Company, of Waltham- Massachusetts, U.6.A., hereby give notice that their Trade Mark, "Waltham, Mass.," is now registered in the Australian Colonies of Victoria, New South Wales, and New Zealand. Proceed ings will be taken against any person copyingor imitating same, or any vendors selliDg or offering for sale watches bearing colourabl nutations or in any way infringing our rights —American Watoh Company. Waltham, Mass

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PEBSS ASSOCIATION.]

j WELLINGTON, this day; Illicit distillation;

Fritz van Schlieber, who -ftas ftrrestfcd at Carterton -.on Saturday for having an illicit still in his posessiou, ha i been fined £200, or twelve months' imprisonment.

DUNEDIN, this day.

LOAN FLOATED,

The balance of the South Dunedin Muni, cipal loan, £4,000, was floated in Melbourne at 97-10.

INVERCARGILL.

this day;

A MISSING BKIG.

. Anxiety is felt about the safety of the brig Firefly, 174 tons,which sailed from the Bluff eight weeks since for Sydney, grain laden.comnianded by Captain Downing.and had four or five passengers.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The ordiiiaiy fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon. There were present:, Messrs Compton (in the chair), McKenzie, Morrin, McMillan, Stone, Clark, Waddel, Owen; Aicken, Mays, Thbmpson, Isaiica. Mr McMiLlan's RESoiitJT'iofts.—Xhe Secretary reported that Mr McMillan's re solutions in reference to the constitution of the Board had been forwarded to Mr Tole with the request that he would give effect to them. A reply was received last night stating that he had prepared the the necessary amendments, and would give notice of them today. The seats would be tor two years. APPOINTMENT Otf MEMflEitS.—Mr Hi S. McKellar wrote announcing the appoint ment by the Government of Messrs J. M. Clark, T. Morrrin, G. W. Owen, as members of the Board. ACKNOWtiEGMKNT.—Mr John Blackett wrote from Wellington acknowledging with thanks the receipt of a cheque for fifty guineas for reporting on Dock site. Nokth Shore Road.—Mr Cameron -wrote stating that the Devonport Board did not desire the alienation of land leased by Mr Niccolj but simply that the land through his leasehold originally reserved by the Crown as a road might be made avail able to the public—Agreed tippn thd motion of Mr Clark that a reply be sent informingMrCamerdn that theßoard having decided on the question, and sees no reason to reconsider.

Pay of Divers.—The Secretary of the Melbourne Harbour Trust Commission wrote asking the rate of wages paid to divers in this colony, and the hours per day they worked.—A memo, was appended by Mr McDonald, Engineer, to the effect that divers in Auckland were paid £1 for a shift of four hours, and that if the work was urgent a diver could make two shifts in 24 amirs.— Agreed that an answer to this effect be forwarded.

Landing Explosives.— The Borough Council of Parnell wrote protesting against the landing of explosives in St, George's Bay or elsewhere within the boundaries of the Borough.—Referred to the Works and Endowment Committee,

Representation of Noethcote.—The Chairman of the North Shore (Northcote) Highway Board wrote conveying a resolu tion carried at the annual meeting .'of trustees,that, as theNorthcote district had a larger frontage to the Auckland Harbour than Parnell, Franklin, or Devonport, it was equally entitled to be represented on the Harbour Board.—lt was agreed that the petitioners be informed that the application should be made to the Government.

Jetty at Kemoeka.—Mr F. A. White forwarded an application on behalf of the Remuera Land and Building Company (Limited) for the erection of a jetty at the foot.of Victoria. Avenue, Jate Hobson Road, Remuera. The writer stated that should substantial assistance be granted by the Board, the work would be proceeded with at once, arrangements having been made tb ply one of the Ferry Company's steamers for the- convenience of residents in the Remuera district.—Referred to the Works and.Endowment Committee.

Waiting Rooms. —Mr Benjamin Tanner wrote asking when it would be convenient for the Board to receive a deputation of directors from the Devonport Steam Ferry Company in reference to the amount of accommodation to be provided at the new North Shore waiting rooms, and the pro posed expenditure.—Deferred till the Com mittee minutes had been considered

WHAES Tindee.—Thomoo Oram-nrote stating that he had taken other work since sending in his tender for erection of wharf offices, and asking that it be not accepted. Works Committee Minutes.—The re port of the Works and Endowment Com mittee reoommended : —(1) That the letter in reference to the Channel in Mechanics Bay be referred to the Board. (2) That plans and specifications of the, wharf at Stokes Point be approved of, and tenders called for the work.

OFFics ON the wharf.— Mr McGregor's application, for permission to erect his office on the north-western corner of the new tee was introduced. Mr McKenzie moved that the application be granted, but his resolu tionwas' declared out of order.

(Left sitting,)

WAITAKEREI SOUTH DIS TRICT BOARD.

The annual meeting of the Board was held this afternoon at the Thistle Hotel, Mr Bruce in the chair. The meeting was well attended. Mr Ussher, secretary, read the minutes of the previous year, which, on the motion of Dr. Stock (veil, seconded by Mr Crewe, were carried unanimously. Balance Shket.—lncome balance from previous year, £6 8s 9d; Government sub sidy, £1213s Id ; rates collected, £41 17s 5d ; total, £60 19s 3d. Expenditure, wages, advertising &c, £24 10s 3d ; balance in the bank, £36 9s. J. Friar Clarke, Auditor. On the motion of Mr Lovett, seconded by Mr Evans, the accounts were passed. ~ Election of Trustees.—The follow ing gentlemen were elected for the coming year. Messrs W. J. Evans, H. Evans, C. P. Murdoch, H. E. Sharpe, and Ovlive. Auditors.—Dr Stockwell and Mr JE. Clarke were elected auditors. i Fenck-VIEWEBS.— Messrs Goran and Collins. ■ I Kate.—A rate of one shilling in the^ £,*was proposed and carried. The meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks, . ,

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

JULYI26, 1881.

r Bank of N.Z.-Buyers, £21; selleru, i 324 2s 6d National Bank—Buyerß, 75s Colonial Bank—Bayers, 45a 6d N.Z. Insurance—Hellers, 77a 6d S,B. Insurance— Buyers, 55a Nationial Insurance—3os 6d Union Insurance—Buyers, 21s 64 Auckland Gas-Sellers, £1010a Thames Gas-Sellers. 31s „,. , eA : Union Sash and Door-Sellers, £6 7a 64 '■ Auokland Timber—Sellers, £512a od . N.Z.LoanandMercantUe-Buyerß,ie6 Bay of Islands Coal Co.-Sellers. £10 Accident Insurance-Sellers, 8a lOd i Kemphorne & Prosser—Buyers, 21b 9a; sellers, ■TaupiriCoal—Buyers 9a . .. iCoromandel Steam—Sellers, 15s ~ IMoanataiari-Buyers, 20a , 1 Alburnia— Buyers 21s: sellers, 22s 60 Caledonian—Buyers, 7b 6d North Devon- 8 i Kuranui, Hill-Sollerß, 4s North Devon-Sellere, 8s New Whau—l2s to 12s 3d; sellers, 12a 3d Golden Crown—los to 10s 6d Tokatea-Sellers, 10s Queen of Beauty-Buyers, 4s 6d Btoddart'a-2s 4d to 2s 2d; buyers, 28 Id Maori Win—Sellers, la 7d JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

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mhe rr ay m. ark ct, 105, QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE AND TO ARRIVE :- White Tartarian Oats Blaok Tartarian Oats Heavy Feed Oats (whole and ornshed) Seed and Feed Barley (Feed) . -.: Velioheß, Field Peas and Beans White and Red Tuscan and Purple Straw Seed , i Wheat New Zealand and Sydney Maize (whole and crashed) Coooanut and Linseed Oilcake Pressed Meadow and Oaten flay Oaten and Wheaten Chaff, Bran and Sharps Linseed, Hemp, and Canary Seed Coarse, Fine, and Bock Salt Bonedust of all grades Guano— Peruvian, Hnon, and Long Island Grass and Clover Seeds Turnip—Purple Top, Green Top, Champion Swede, White Globe, &o. New Zealand Flax and Tow, Cocoanut Fibre A new importation of flrst-olaes Bulbs, Garden and Flower Seeds of all descriptions Seed and Eating Potatoes Ornamental, Fruit, and Forest Trees, Flowering Shrubs, &c, from the celebrated nursery of Mr. C. S. McDonald, Newmarket. HESKETH & AITKEN. RUDDELL'S EXPRESS runs between ■ Marsden Point (Whangarei Heads), Rua kaka, and Waipu, eaoh way, In connection with s b. Areyle, starting from the Point immediately on arrival of steamer from Auckland and Whangarei. Fare, 3a 6d. Saddle Horses for hire and sale. Meals ready at Ruakaka on arrival of express. Agent at Waipu, M. McGregor, where first class accommodation oanbe had. S, W. xtUDDffUj. , j Ruakaka, Waipu.



Wanted. WANTED1 * Bricklayers at the new house at Eocklyn Roafli Parnell. — Apply immediately. WAN TKD, a superior General Servant, \¥i_ good Jgferences.—Apply at Mrs Burrow's Registry OfflcS, Fonsdnby. WANTED, a strong active Young Man art Second Storeman;—Apply by letter to XYZ, Stah office; ... ANTED, a steady Man i 6 take , charge of a Kitchen Garden and mako himself otherwise asetul; one who can milk preferred.—Ch_. Canning, Queen-street. ANTED, Practical Book A gents, for North or South Island, as Canvassers for flf 3t-c'ass works; liberal per centage allowed. —Apply f.om 10 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m. upstairs at Messrs Oxley, Ship Chandlers, Lower Queen-street.. . -. . . ■ ' L . . '. , WANTED, a Youth lor the counting- Etouse; references required.—Garlick and Cranwell. AJNTED, a Good General Servaut; reference required.-Apply Freeman's Hotel, Freeman'sjay. _NT_D, an active Boy.—Apply to Mr James McKenzie, Locksmith and General ijlaokemith, Lome-street. WANTED, a good General Servant, or a, clean active Girl abont 17 or 18.—Apply MilMe and Choyce; Qtieen-atieet. WANTED, a First-class Man,,to take charge of the millinery and Fancy department Wm. Mo Arthur and Co. ANTED, a Boy; one wbo wishes to learn the trade preferred.—Cartwright and Orthew, Boot Upper Manufacturers, Grey- Btreet, WANTED, a Macnimst and Finishers. —Apply to Nell Campbell; Tailor, Queen stre'et. \XT AN TED, respectable Girl as general V V , servant. No washing.—Apply to 'Mrs Constable, tHobsbn-street, opposite Mr Green way's, _ _ WANTED KNOWN—Wonderful Bar gains in Underclothing at Dampier's, be in time. ANTIiD, a young Man, able to plough and milki—Apply to J. R Walters, New North Road, WANTED, two Men to remove and re build 15 chains of stone wall fencing at Mt Albert.—Apply to Mr Thomson, Accident Company, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. ANTED, to Rent for a first-class tenant (family grown up). House of eight or nine rooms in vicinity of All Saints' ChurOhj Pdnsonbj;.—Apply to D. F. Kvanß, Estate Agent, Auckland. WANTED, two respectable Yonng Men Boarders in a private family, Hobson strcet; no children,—Apply this office. WANTED— New diagrams, illustrating the commencement of Human Life, Temperance Hall, Thursday night. An intensely Interesting subject. Time and prices as usual. VX7ANTED, 20 brace of Pheasants at T T once; highest price; — Geo. Hulme, Batcher, Queen-street. AN,T_D, a good Second-hand Screw cutting dap Lathe ; state lowest cash price, &o.—Apply Iron, Stab Office. WANTKD KNOWN—Grand Line of Ladled and Girls' Umbrellas, at Is 9d; be In time.—W. H. Dampier. WANTED, Employment by an experi enced Maohinist, one accustomed to circular or hand-sawing in a saw-mill; refer ences If required.—Address, John Sinclair, Manners-street, w ollington. .



ANTED, Tenders for Bush-falling and Under-scrubbing, ,in 50 apre lots.— Apply Mr Lynch, Aurora Hotel, Victoria-street, at 11 a.m. to-morrow. VK7 ANTED, a Very Old-fashioned Tea IT and Breakfast Set; goldand-white pre ferred.—Apply early to S. Tanfleld, late\T. F. Boylan, 139, Queen-street. WANTED, 60 dozen White Brandy Bottles and Straw Envelopes. Highest prlco given.—Swan Hotel, Parnell Railway Bridge. WANTED to Rent, a moderate-sized House, with from 20 to 60 acres of good land, within easy distance by road of Auckland; a right to purchase li desired.—Apply W. H. Metcalfe, 29, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. '■ WANTED, by an experienced person, a Situation in a good family; could take the' management of a dairy. Character unex ceptional. References required.—Address CM,, care of Stab office. WANTED, a Detached House (not less than five rooms), suburbs, North Shore. State rent,—O.S.T., this office. ANTED, immediately, about 20 chains of tile drainage done; opening, laying, and filling in.—R. P. Isaacs, Whau. WANTED, furnished Bed-room and fitting-room, within fifteen minutes wait of Post Office.—Apply "A Z," Star Office. | \\J ANTED KNOWN—That the New I v t Zealand Timber Company are selling all kinds of Timber and Building Material at the very lowest rates. Very superior White Kauri, from our new bush, just opened. WANTED KNOWN—Burchell Bros, are supplying Coal, Firewood, and Fencing Material at lowest ourrent rates; also, Lime, Sand, Shells, Charcoal, always on hand.— Ponaonb, Hoad, next Brown's Grocery. \\f AJN TJSD, everyone wno is m neea of !V V a good Umbrella to see the stock at J. Oilmour'o, Upper SymOfd-otrwet.—liadioo, from 2a to Us; gente. from 83 9d to 27s 6d.—See Advt. ANTED KNOWN that the Victorian Loan and Discount Agenoy's Advertise ment appears on Ith page, sth column. WANTED, orders lor onr famous Trousers to measurej at 13s 6d; also, the wondrous 55s suits. Overcoats from 10s, Marvellous value at J, D, Phillips', Cheap Tailar. 170, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that you can Dresa well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Milligan, See advertise ment on front page. \%J ANTED KNOWN—Are any of the V T selling off poople selling Boys' and Men'a French Peak Caps, as good bs mine, at 1b? •If so, I will give first informer ss— W. H. Dampier. ANTED 7J. .Ford's "customers to know that in consequence of the late fire he has let the front of his shop to Mr Payne, Jeweller, but carries on the Tailoring in the Biuno shop, where he guarantees to supply as Good and as Cheap Garments to order as can be produced in this city.—J, Ford, Tailor, 166, Queen-street WANTED KNOWN.—By the Orient Line regular Fortnightly Shipments of. the Latest Krglieh Novelties are being received and offered at Goodson's London Arcade. The ' John Klder' and ' Cuzco' goods now being un packed ; immensely varied and attractive lines. ANTED, Everybody to Try JKobley's First-class Digestive Brown Loaf, light and wholesome; also Digestive Meal lor Por ridge Diueßtivo Meal for Bread, Robley's Nu tritious Food for Infants and Invalids, Kobley's Patent Self-raising Flour for Cakes, Pastry, &o. Wholesale and Retail. 25, Ur.oy-strcet.-J, Kobley. *\ranx js ju kjju wm, The Auokland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will be sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions or Timber, Doom. Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices. B. HOLDSHIP, Manager.



WANTED KNOWN-Smith's cheap ' Dbapbry Warehouse—We are Bellini? the," Beat if you can "Corset at 2s lla, worth 4s pair; Umbrellas at la lid; Lace curtains, 3yds, is 9d pair; Wet Wove Shirtings 3Jd; Btrong Grey, 3} a yard; good Flannel at lUjd.— Corner of Queen street and Alexandra street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED KNOWN—Smith's cheap Drapbry Warehouse Give Good Value in a Good Artiole at a reasonable profit. Our position and moderate expenses is the beason why,—Corner of Qoeen-street and Alexandra-stroet, Opposite Army and Navy Hotel. ; WANTED KNOWN, that Profeßsor ■*•" Callliau commences hio new Elementary Pinging Class, in the Christians' Meeting House, corner of Hobson and Cook Btreets, on TUESDAY, August 2ad, at 7.30 p.m. Terms: Ladies, 6s, Gentlemen, 10s 6d per quarter, in advance. Names enrolled in the hall on the opening night. No new pupils received after eeoond lesson. WANTED K.NOWN—Men's Sunday Trousers, 63 the pair; Shawls, 4yds long and 2yds wide, 93 6d each; Shetland do, 2yds square, is 6d; Ladies' and Girts' Fur Rink Hats, 2s • Gents' and Boys' do, 28; Feathers (assorted), 8(1 each: Ladies' Fashionable Winter Jackets, )3 6d and 10s 6d; 2-button Black Kid Gloves, all sizes, la Od; Josephine Black do, 3b lid: Ladies' Lisle Thread do, 6d; Children's 4d; Fur Top Spring do, 2s; Infants' Boots, 6d; Infants, 6d; Wool Squares, 6d; Knitted Scarves, 6d; Jerseys, 8s 6d; an immense lot of Buttons 2d the dbz; Black Fringe, Id the yd; Fur Trimmings, 3d per yd; Black Falls, 9d each; Frilling, 2d the yd; Ladieß" Drawerß,ls6d; nice!line of Chemises, 2s lid: Night Dresses, 3s 6d ; Ladies' and Girls' Folt Skirts, 23 6d: Knitted do, 4s 6d; grand line of Silk Scarves, reduced from 2s 6d to Is: Gents' Satin Scarves, 9d; Boya' Satin do, 6d; Turkey Twill, 6d per yd: Worsted, Id the skein; Fingering Wool, all colours, 3s or 3d the hank; Welsh Flannels, lOd; Brown Holland, 7d: Sheeting, 81 inches wide, HJd; Wincey, 4Jd Scotch Plaid, BJd; LUBtre, Is; Satin Cloth, Is 3d; Homespun, 8d; grand line of Costumes, 12s 6d; ladies' Bath Gowns, 13 6d; fresh lot of Hat Ornaments, Id; Dress Laces, 3d each; Dress Tassels. 6d; Children's Merino Frocks, 3s ; 2 oz Reels of Black Thread, 6d, usual price Is 2d; Silk Heels, different colours, 1 Jd; Black Do, Id; Large Cakes of| Windsor Soap, 9 Cakes for Is; 41b bars of Glycerine Soap, 6d; Infants Boots, 6d and Is the pair; Crimean Shirting, Is 6d; Turkish Towels, Is; Ladies Corsets, 2a; Back Combs. 6d; good line of Rack Combs, 6d; Fne Combs, 2d; Men's Shirts, Is 6d; nice line of Flannel Do, 4s 6d; Undershirts,ls 6d; nice line of Gents Satin Scarves, Od; Boys Do, 6d; Damask Table Cloths, 3s 6d; American Leather, Is 3d the yard; Opera Hoods, Is 6d; Bed Ticking, Is; Agate Buttons, 3d the gross; Quilts, 5s (id; Serge, Is the yard; Diaper, 8d the yard; Children's Felt Capes, 2a; Children's Pelises, different colours, 4s 6d. W. H. Dampier, Job Draper, Wakefleld street. In the Branch Market Store, near Wellesley-street Entrance, we have Crockery, including Tea Pots at 9d; also, a fresh lot of Tomahawks at 9d; Sheath Kniveß, 6d; Pen Knives, 4d; Bread Knives, 9d; Table Knives and Forks, 6d pair; SoißSorß, 4d; Padlocks, 4d; Spoons, Id to|6d; Bread Boards, ls;Shoe Brushes, Is; Peerlesa Gloss for.Boots, 8d the bottle; Marking Ink, Gd; Pocket Combs, 4d; Ledgers, 9d; Slates,2d; Note Paper,s quires for Is: hnvelopes,2d the packet; Pocket Books, 4d: Fancy Penholders, Id; Sealing Wax, lid the stick; Framed Pictures, 2d to Is 6d; Lead Pencils, 1; Slate Do, 12 for Id; Pass Books, Id: large jars Pomade, 4d; Windsor Soao, 9 cafees for Is or 4 for 6d; Hair Brushes, 8d; Tobacco Stands, 9d; Draught Boards, 2s; Tape Measures, 2d; splendid Rat Traps, Is 6d; large Writ ing Desks. 4s; Cash Boxes, 4s Gd ; Fishing Lines, 6d; Paint Brushes, 6d; large Sponctca, 6d; Razor Strops, 9d; grand Feeding Bottles, with 2 brashes. Is; Workboxea, 2s; Toy Watches, 6d; Horns, lOd; Bugles, 4d; Tea Sets. 6d; larice China do, 2a; Noah's ArUs, Id; Drawing Slates, 2d; Punch with clappers, 9d; Popguns, Gd: Flag Rattles, 2d; grand lot of China and Wax Dolls, 2d to Is ; Pillar Money Boxes, is 6d; Padlocks, id.-W. H, DAMPIKB, City Market, near Wollealey-Btreet.



Wanted. OTANT'E"- to Sell at once, for 503, a Vl nice Freehold .Allotment at Coroman del, 33 feet by 99. in the fine towCShip of King- Btono.. not tar from the Tiki Road. Early ap plicallctiii sis Jt must go.—Apply to Publisher, Stab Office. ij»—.■ — WANTED KNOWN— Atthg wearing, ont Sale. 300 Ladies' Mantles, Jatikets. and Ulstero, itt be Cleared Out at Cost Price. New Goods, Fashionable Styles, Cost Price. Some of tho above have beefi brought down stairs, and are placed in the middle of the shop for tho convenience of customers.-Clearing out Sale at William Katiray's, New Zealand Honse, 62, Queen-atreet, Auckland W~ "ANTED KNOWN - Princes' Ball;, or any other ball—Ladies' and Genta' two, three, and four botton Josephine White Kid Gloves, 2s; Ladies' White Lisle Gloves, 6d: Gents' White BerliD do, la: grand line of Ladies' Kid Shoes, 5s 6d, usual price.HOs 6d; Japanese Fans, 9d to Is 6d Silvered Brooches, Is; Lookete, Is Cd j grand Necklaces, Is; nicebott'63 of Scent, 6d; pretty bottles of Smelling Salts, lid to Is; Gents" Stud Suites, 6d and 9d the suite. —W. H. Dampior, Job Draper, Wakefield-street. N.B;—Read ray other two new advertisements in this column. ...... ANTED, to sell the Good - wilC Stook. and Trade of Broker. All stfrts of Clothing, etc.. Blankets, Feather Beda, and a general stook-in-trade; lot Jewellery and Watches (Gold and Silver), Chains, Brooches, etc. I want to give up business and live private. This is a good chance to anyone that wishes to carry it on. Half cash, the other on bills.—Apply to Andrew Heavy, Wyndhara streefc WANTED., the Pttblic to know that I am selling Mattresses, Furniture, Sad dlery, Tinware, Brushware, Baeketware; Hard ware, Grooery, Crockery, Oils, Paints, Varnish1,- Blocks, Ropes, Barrows, Ladders, Timber Jacks, Boots and Shoes, Corned Beef, &0.. Cheaper than anywhere else in town. Open from 8 a.m. to S p.m., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m.—A, McLeod; Local Industry Store, 123, Queon street. WANTED KNOW IN, mat D, Goldie Is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including HardWdou, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near the Dock, at lowest cash prices. The timber, being under cover.is better than that purchased elsewhere ; WAJNTED, all the Ladies to call at my shop and see the Splendid Glass Sugar Basins and Butter Coolers at Is, and the moat varied aSsortffient of better qualities. Cream Jugs, 5a ; Jam Dishes, BJd • Ttitnblefs, 3}d; Good Jugs, IJd; Best Gold and White China CUps and Saucers, lid; Tea ditto, 8d; White Stone, 6dj and all other sorts equally cheap. Meat Dishes, 7d; Wellington Knife Polish, 8d; Old Brown Windsor Soap, 7 cakes, Is; and the cheapest and best assortment of Vases, Ornaments, and all kinds of Crookery and Stationery at English prices, Note the address. F. A. HKNMAN Karantfahatte Road, opposite Newton Hotel., . ANTED KNOW N—GOODSON'fI London Arcade is open daily from 9 till 9; Saturday, 10.30. Universally acknowledged to be the most extensive, attractive, comprehen sive and economical Emporium of the useful and ornamental in the colonies. Constant additions ate being made to the present splen did stock by regular monthly shipments. All goods are displayed and marked in plain figuros upon the principle of the established trade motto,'" Small profits and qttick returns," which ensures a quiok sale1 and renders unnecessary the stereotyped and. oft tiieaillngless flhtaßet Alarming Sacrifice 11 and " Great Reductions, the prices at the Arcade being the same to-day as yeßterday. See the five splended windows, all filled with,. New Goods.-148, Queen arid and Victoria streets.



\\T ANTED KNOWN.—livinne, Hall, T T & Co. have Removed to the premises lately occupied by Mr O. W. Goodson, opposite Tonks' Mart, Queen-street, where they will be glad to seb old friends and customers, ana give GOOD VALUE in all kinds of Drapery, Milli nery, and Fancy Goods of the BEST QUALITY, and Newest Fashions. A Large Stock of Kid, Silk. Cloth, and Thread Giovhs always on hand; also, a Splendid Stock of Hobibry— Ladies', Cents', and Children's. We have,, ex mall-steamer from New York, a Bhipmsnt of the Handsomest and most Perfect-fitting Ulsters in town. On Fridays and Saturdays we purpose offering Decided Bargains, which will be openly displayed. We respectfully invite your patronage. . WANTED KNOWN—That although F. J. SomekS'leLd, Draper and Out fitter, 132, Queen-street, is not Belling Or dis posing of his Goods like others in the trade* he will, to clear out the Winter Stook, sell as cheap as anyone, and will likewise return to all Cash Purchasers Two Shillings (2s) in the Pound to all parcels of Twenty Shillings and upwards, Just opened: Fancy, Matting, Felt and Kidaer minster Carpets (a nice assortment); will be sold cheap to make room for others on the way. Special cheap lines in Dress Materials, Boys' and Men's Clothing, Hats, Caps, &o. Blankets and Rugs all prices. Jackets and Ulsters to be cleared at very lowrates.-F. J. BOMERFIELD Draper, Outfitter, and Clothier. 132. Qneen-st. WANTED, the Public ol Aiicftiand to Know that; as really Serviceable goods can now be got Ready-made, it is a mistake to get rubbish made to measure. From long ex perience, .1; Ford, Tall6r, Queen-street, is able, at rary little above ready-made prices, to pro duce the Cheapest Suit to meaßure in this city, whether you consider the goads, the style and fit, or the price. Example: The price of a decent Slop Suit is from 60s to 70s. I oan mate you a Suit from 70s to 90s which oannot be sur passed, being well shrunk and well-made in every respect. If you want a Best Suit, try my Fancy Coat and Vest and Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, from 90s to 110s. Try Ford's Trousers and Vests, from 32s 6d to 42s 6d; try Ford's Trousers made from Tweed, not cotton rub bish. from 21s to 278 Sd WANTED KNOWN—That for Sta tionery. Cutlery, Silver and Electro plated Goods, China, Glasß arid Karthenware, Olooka and Watches. Jewellery, Perfumery, Brushwaro, Mechanical and General Toys—all Fancy Goods and Useful Articles, including some of the greatest Novelties to be seen in town. No place in Auckland like the classified departments tl the London Aroade, where you can inspeot all and purchase only what you choose. The porter at the door will furnish you with a Prico List, or it will be forwarded post free upon application. "Ws find by serving others well we serve ourselves the best. — Branch establishment :Brandon House, Parnell. London office: 58, St. Mary Axe. W7"ANTED.—Wanted, to Sell 200 doz :Y T China Krfg Cups, 2s doz; China Cups and 3aucers, Us doz ; small Bize, 7a 6d; Plates, 7Jd and 9d each; Basons, Is 3d; BB Plates, 2s 6d pair; Blue Sprig China Cups and Saucers, ?d, or 7s 6d doz; Plates, 6d Bnd 7d each; Basons. 1b ; lot of Small Dolt Platen, 2}d and 3rd; White Chambers, Is and Is 3d; Brown Teapots. 8d to 2s; Black Teapots, Is 6d to 2s; Tumbers, 4s 6d dozen; Engraved Wines, 5s doz; Green Wines, only 4d each; Water Bottles and Glass, Is to 2s; Engraved Water Jugs. 3s and 3s 6d; Green Jugs, Is 6d: Jugs, 2s 61 to 3s 6d set of 3; Yellow Jug«, 4(1 and 6d eaoh; Harper Twelvetrees Light Bluo.' only 6d lb; Washing Powder, 8d doz; Candles, from Bid; Jam, 7s; Tacks (1.000 in a packet), dd; Coal Tar Soap, 5 cakes for 6d; Teaspoons, only 2d: Iron Tablespoons, Id; Sar dine Kniveß, 2d; Hammerß, 6d; Spectacles. Is, 3 pair for 2a 6d; Good Tea, 31bs for 5s 6d; Note paper, 5 quires for lOd; Envelopes, 2d packet; Canary Pipes, Id; Knife Polish, to clean 500 knives, only Zd; about 20 doss Chignons and Plaits, 3d to 6d each; Baßons, set of 3, only lid; Clothes Pegs, Is 3d gross; Cuds and Saucers, 6s doz; Feeding Bottles, with 2brushes, Is; Good Bacon, 10d.—H. WATT, Grey-street.



mo PAINTEKS. —Wanted, Six Good I. Brush Hands.-Apply T. Henderson. to bush cakfentkrs and others; Wanted, by Guthrie and Larnaoh's Company, Tendkhs—labour only—for itbe Construction of Buildings for Sawmill at Kare Kare.—Plans and Specifications may be seen at their Office, One hunaa; or, at the Mills, Manukau Heads, after TUKSUAY, 19th July, until the 26th, when Tenders will oloae. JOHN HOSS , Kngineer. Funeral Notice. A UCKLAND WOKKING MEN'S J&. FRIBNDLY AID SOCIETY. . . Members of the above Society are requested to meet at the residence of our late Bro. James Cavlin, in Newmarket-street, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, to follow his remains to their last resting-place. By order o£ the Chairman^ BURGKSg> Secretary. Dividends. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. DIVIDEND WARRANTS. Shareholdera may obtain their Dividend Warrants on application at the Company's Office, Queen-atreet. It. H. STEVENSON, Manager. Amusements. RECITAL OF SACRED MUSIC IN S. MARY'S CHURCH, PARNBLL. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 27th, AT 8 o'clock. Pbogbammb :— Chorus (with solos for soprano and bass), "Praise the Lord our God" (Spohr) Solo (soprano), "Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Men- Organ Solo^Grand Selection" (Wagner)-Mr ANGELO FOBREST _ Hymn, " The Pilgrims " (Leßlie) Solo (tenor). "Hfs Salvation is nigh them that "ear Him " (Bennett) Psalm for Female Voices, " The Lord is my Shepherd" (Schubert) Organ Solo, Air with Variations (Handel)—Mb Angelo Fobbest. During which "An Offertory" will be taken Solo (bass), "Oh! Lord, have Mercy upon me" (Pereolesi)-MB Gordon Goooh Anthem, " Blessed are the Merciful" (Hileß) Solo (contralto), "Lovenot the World" (Sullivan] Organ Solo, Fngue in G Minor (Bach)—Ma Angelo Fobrest Magnificat in F (Hopkins) Hymn, " May the Grace of Chriet our Saviour " Jfl E. PHIPPS' TIME TABLE. Leave Arch Hill! Leave National Bank: 8.15 a.m. 9 am. *9.30 a,m. *10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. 11.45 a.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3 p.m. 3.i5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 5.5 p.m. 5.45 p.m. 6 30 p.m. • Except Tuesdays and Thursdays, when tn< 9 from Auckland, and 10.30 from Whau, wil go to and from th© Whau.



To _et. TO LET, in Upper Pitt-street, Newton, a ffew House of six apartments, with gas and water, finished in flrst-class style. In the immediate vicinity of the above, another House of six apartments, with out-hotße, well, —o. Kent moderate.—Apply Mr Josh.- Jackson Poke-street, TO' LET, a Five-roomed House in Edwin-street, Newton.—Apply to J.Rosser, Btuldei\j>p. the premises. TO LET, Two-roomed Cottages ; rent, 4s in advnnce.-Apply O. S. Sllis, Howe street, top end. rpO LET, a Large Unfurnished Koom £ with fireplace, suitable for respectable pewoff. Kent, 6a per week.-310, Upper Queen- Btreet. rjp.O LET, at Tonsonby, two Furnished iL Bed-rooms, and a Sitting-room, with Board .—Apply this office. TO LET, a Comfortable Four-roomed House and Scullery, plenty of water and every iconvenionce; 0a per week.—Mrs Moir, linblin street, Ponsonby, mo LET, Gentleman s Residence and a Grounds, beautifully situated near Shelly Be&ch, Ponaonby; houee contains 11 apartments, with nfeceSsary out-houses, surrounded by forest and frnit trees, Water frontage, view of harbour unsnrpasaed.—D. ff. Hvans, Agent, Auckland. O LET, a Six-roomed House, Welling ton-street, in gdbd order; water laid on.— Apply to H. Partington, House snd Land Agent, Stichbury's Bnildings, Queen-street. TO LET, a capital Villa, 8 rooms, 1 acre of garden and grounds; only 12s 6d per week.—Apply at Webb's Musio Saloon, or D; B. Orohard, 18, Exchange Buildings. _^ O LETj a Shop in Hobson-street, near Victoria-ntreet j gas and water laid on; all fixtures complete. Heat low.—Apply N. Foley. Grocer. Hobson-streek IRST FLOOR to Let, situated over Norwioh Union Company's o_ce3, Queen atrset.—Apply Edward Binney, Fort-street. WON PORT, WORTH SHORE— Hodses to Lot, Furnished and Un furnished; Several good Properties For Sale.— Oliver Ma7B, Hotfse Agent, Poßt-offloa Store, Devonport. , PONSONBY.— To Let,l2-roomed House, with Stables, Coach-houses, Waßh-house } and every convenience, opposite All Saints Church.—Apply to Captain Dinnin, Ponsonby, or R. Home, Shortland-street. /CENTRAL OFFICES, Goodaon's Cor \j ner.—Two of the large Booms to Let.— Hiakson'a G.N L. Agency. _^ For i&a«e.



FOR SALE, an Otter Trawl Net j suit able for fishing boat or yacht.—Apply to J. G. Oorbitt, Auckland Oil Company's Works, Freeman's Bay. ~|iioß SALE, close to Ponsonby Road, Jj Building Allotments, 50 x 400: splendid water view; price, £100 each,—Apply at this oflloe. IJlOft SALE, Two-horse Eflglne and U Boiler.-A. Tait. Lome-street. |nOJtt SALE, at Remuera, 12 Acres First- X 1 class Land, with House and Out-buildings. —Apply to H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Sticllbury's Bgildings, Queen-street. OK SALE, a nice Buggy Mare, six years old, quiet, and fast trotter.—Apply F. M. Morley, Ederi Terrace Post-office. TJIOR SALE, cheap* and terms easy, a J 1 , Two-roomed Cottage, with good Wall and freehold allotment planted with fruit trees, near Franklin Road; Also, a good Sir-Toomed House, with every convenience!, if) feet frontage to Upper Queen-street, by 160 feet deep.—Apply to JohnSoppet, .Agent, Fort-street. fiiOr; IMMEDIATE SALE (cheap), in Sj Ponsonby, a really good and well-finished Seven-roomed House, soullery and washhouse, splendid well, tank, &c, and large garden.— Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, &c, Fort street. FOJK tjAiiis, Urldc House (almost new), i rooms, wash-house, and scullery, on two allotment (garden), having a frontage to two streets, in a nice sheltered position, near College Road,—D.F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Queen street ■ inABBAGE PLANTS for Sale. Best \J .Varieties, fe per thousand.—W. J. Palmer, Carletori Road : IXTORTH SHORE.- To Let, a newly _Ll erected Villa Residence, a few minutes' walk from Devonport Wharf, Also', several Cottages.—Apply R. & R. Dnder, House Agents. -P79 K—SUBU KBAN Residence of ten room, *'•»«' with slated rootcoaoh-house, stable, five tanks. &c.; also, fruit and ornamental garden of nearly an aore in extent. This desir able property is conveniently situated near the Hewmarket Railway Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. FOR SALE, '-The Grange," near Ota huhu, 81 acres of flrs t-claf-B grassing land, well watered, good brick dwellifig-house of 11 rooms; good orchard.—Apply to F. J< Moas and Co.. Shortland-street. L". OJi SALE CHEAP. 30 ACRKS at Pukekohe, all improved, rich, volcanic lan?, wall watered; a comfortable DWELLING HOUSK on the farm, which is cloae to school and railway station.—Apply T. W. Hioksov, G.N.L. Agency, Queen and Victoria streets. If\ OK- S A L E, JP £320-COnqueat Place—New four-roomed Cottage; splendid view; £240 oan remain on mortgage if required. For Sale—Snug Little Farm of 10 Aores, ad joining Messrs Ireland's Tan Yard, Panmßre; thoroughly cultivated, new house, 4-stall stable, good well, &o. *" ' , ■• . i . Home-street—2 Paddock Sections, £37. Kepplestreet—3allotments, 202x204ft, £43. Cracroft-atreet—l allotment, 33 ft frontage, 1223. Ponsonby-3 choice allotments, £85 for the lot Several City and Suburban Hotels in good positions. ... ■St. George's Bay Road Parnell—Freehold block, 300 feet by 140 feet; Ponsonby—Three Choice Allotments. THOMPSON & MORRIS, Brokers, House, Land, and General 'Commission Agents. No. 44, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, nest. Acci dent Insurance Company. : ■ . .. Eji O X 8 a L E, fn Handsome New Residence, situated in Wood-street, near College Road. Ponsonby. The honee is thoroughly well bnilt, beautifully finished off, and fitted with every convenience, suoh aa bath-room, gas, &o.; large Corner Allot ment ; splendid view of city and harbour, D. F. KVANS, Batata Agent, li. Queen-street. tflOK SALE, Residence ana Grounds, 1 Wood-street, Ponsonby; house S rooms, &0., verandah round tfcree sides, Out-houses, Stable, &c; nice position, corner lot. Splendid Garden, about one acre, in which stand some fine matured fruit and forest trees, such as Walnut. Cherry, Pears, Norfolk Pines, &c, &c Splendid view of city, harlionr. North Shore. &c. I am instructed to effect an immediate sale; the owner leaving the district. I). F. KVAN3, Estate Agent, 74. Queen-street. FOX SALE, a Fine Farm, containing 80 Acres, very close to the flourishing Dis trict of Mangawai; it is Bituated in the Orua wharo block; fine farms not far distant. Ihe land is all cleared or open, excepting a patch in one corner of about 5 acres of stood bush, which will be handy for fenoine or firewood; it has a wide road frontage. There is a good road to I Mangawai and is of easy approach. Land pretty level, and of quality suitable for Agriool ture, Pasturage, or Fruit-growing. The owner ' only wants 10s an acre. All the cash not re quired, and can be paid off weekly,—Apply star Office. : . Meetings. . r% .; "';



QOCIETE UTTERAIRE FRANCAISE. Students who, having joined Mr H. S. F. Peltzer's Frenoh Preparatory Classes, and wore uoable to attend the first night, as well as those who still wish to join, are respectfully requested to meet at his private residence, Hobson-street, TO-MORROW (Wednesday), at 7 p.m. Fees: Elementary Class, Half a Guinea; Advanced Class, One Guinea; payable in advance. DeYONPORT HIGHWAY DIS TRICT. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers will be held in tha Devonport Hall TO-DAY, the 26th July. 1881, at 8 o'clock p.m., to receive Report and Balance-sheet of outgoing Trustees, to elect Trustees and Auditors for current year, and to consider the advisability of Lighting the district with Gas, the Closing of the present Cemetery, and any other business appertaining to the ad vancement of the district.^ TAm^ ■ , Secretary. Auckland gas company J\. (LIMITED).



Notice ia hereby given that the nineteenth annual Meeting of Shareholders of the above Company will be held, in the office of the Com pany, on FRIDAY, the 29th instant, at 2 p.m., Cor the purpose of receiving the annual report and balance-sheet, and election of two Direc tors in the room of Hon. P. Digaan, M.L.0., and Reader G. Wood, Esq., M.H.R.. whp retire by rotation, but are eligible, and offer themselves for re-election; and two Auditors. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland, July 21,1881. T>AY|OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY Jt> (limitkd). The Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be held, in the Large Room of tbe New Zealand Insurance Buildings, on MONDAY, August 8, at 3 p.m. Business: To receive Directors' report and accounts for the half-year ending June 30,1881. The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from Monday, July 25, till Monday, August 8, both dates inclusive. By orcler of the Board of Directors. HKKBY GILFIIiLAH, JUN,, Secretary. 10, N,Z. Insurance BuildlngF, July 22,1881. KARANGAHAPE HLGHWAY DIBTRICT. Notice is hareby given that a Meeting of tbe Ratepayers of the above District will be held, in the Excelßior Hall, Pitt-street, on TUKB DAY, the 9th day of August next, at 7.30 p.m., to elect a Trustee in place of Mr Jas. A. Penna lagen, resigned, and any other business the ratepayers may bring (og.^ Chairman. 25th July, 1881. S" T>ARENTAGE : CAUSES _L OP DEFECTB IN CHILD REN." will bo the subject of Prof. Fraser-s Lecture on THURSDAY, July 28, at 7.30. Both eexea invited. Admission-Is; Back Seats, Gd. i Private Bxaminatlona, Books, and Hydropathic Appliances at Residence in Grey-street,



_ j^fcjjc jsToJaoes.'! - f»O REWARD. 1 he above Reward will ba paid to any person who will give such information as will lead to the conviction of any person guilty of Destroying or Defacing BILLS on the Stab hoardings throughout t&o city.—Apply Stab Office. rjlO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY. Ladies and . Gentlemen,—l have mwjh pleasure in inf ormine you that I am a Candidate at the ensuing.Election for tho office of Director in the above Company. Besides having a large interest in this Institution I oooupy no publio position that will at any time cake me from Auckland, ana thus (if elected) prevent me from attending to the duties attached to the office. If I am successful you may rest assured no energy shall be spared on my part to forward the interest of the Company. Faithfully yours, EDWARD ISAACS. PULMAN'S PHOTO ROOMS, SHORTLAND-BTIIEKT. Tourists and Visitors are invited to inspect Pulman'a Views of the Hot Lakes, Auckland and Bush Scenery, &o. The greatest variety or Original Portraits of Maori Celebrities in New Zealand. PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. TrF~ O~ T I C ~£. I hereby authorise Mrs. J. C. King to cplleot all. outstanding debts owing to me, and her receipt for same will be a^clent^sc^arge. ~=^T~~^7o~R WAIT AR A. J^^^B" The s.s •R 0 W E N A' Will leave Onehunga for Waltara TO-MOR ROW (Wednesday). 27th July, at 1 p.m. For freight or passage apply to A. McGRKGOR, Manager; Or to A. BARNES, Onehunga. TO THE PONSONBY RATEPAYERS AND OTHERS.—As I have on several occasions been designated and honoured with the title of Chairman of the Board, I beg em phatically to state that I am not in any way connected with the Fonsouby District Board. nob ami a candidate in the present election of tarmtafw D. if. EVANS, trustees, House and Estate Agent. -DONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. (Under "Regulations of .LocallEleciionu »; Act, 1876.")



The undermentioned Ratepayers having been i Nominated aa Candidates for the office of Trustees of the Ponaonby Highway District, a Poll of the Electors will take place, at the pis. triet Hall, on Wednesday, tho 27th day of July next, for the Election of Fiye ot the Candidates to aot as a Board of Trußteea ot said District :— Edmund Dutton Wil'iam Jas. Dalton Tbomaa Seddon Kvana John Henry Field ; • Jaoob Graham Henderson • • Thos. T. Maßefield: ', \ James B. Morpeth Richard Josh. Payno . , ........ : . Francis Qulok ; William J. Patterson , , John Swales.' W. MoKINSTRYi t Returning Officer. I Pocsonby, Jnly 18,1881. ' . n NtE-T EBE HILL HIGHWAY \J DISTEICT, ~;, Notice is hereby given that Edward Williams is appointed Ranger to Impound Horses and Cattle at largo on Roads in the One Tree-hUI District. ROBERT HALL, s By order ot the Board, chairman . n-i ATO £1000 LENT on Building 3& LvT Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated, Sco List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. -*- C. Wiliiamson, Land, Estate and Financial Aarent. Vuloan Lane. rTIHE AUCKLAND COFFEE PALACE JL COMPANY (Limited). The Directors invite Designs for a Building to be Erected, for a Coffee Palace and Hotel, on tho Site in Queen and Custom-houeo-streets. Premiums of £50 and £25 respectively will be given for the tyro beat designs. > t I Full particulars may be obtained at tho Com pany's Office, Colonial Bank Buildings, on and after TUESDAY, the 26th Instant;: JOHN MILNE. Auckland, July 22,1881. Secretary. ■p ELI E F O~F COUGH IN TEN MINUTES. S H AR L A ND'S hHiiK T p EOT ORAL, 2S CD A BOTTLE. ! "VtAPOTHECARIES' HALL* t : ODnosite Post-office. •,,-. TffOTICE OF REMOVAL. MkBSBB. WHITE & WATKINSON, ..., Tailors, Victoria-street, :■■'■_



Now wish to inform the Public of Auokland that they have Removed to their spacious New Premises, next Union Bank of Australasia, and beg to thank their patrons for the cordial support vouchsafed during the laßt two years. Messrs W. & W. solicit a continuance of past favours. They are opening with a Large Sew Stock, comprising West of England Worsted Coatings, Bannookburn and Mosgiel Tweeds, Bergoret wa and Sorgos, In all shades. A MERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC «oL STUDIO WUjL REMAIN ONLY THREE WEKKS LONGER. Comb- Eablt to Avoid thb Crush.. Prices :-2S Kxquiaite Gem Photos, Is 6d; 12 Double Gems, 3s; 12 Sunbeams, ss; half-dozen Card Photos, ss; Large Pictures; ss, 10s and 16s. Good Work, rain or shine.. ,„,, ..,., Come early und avoid the tediousneea of waiting. . l/oyii yf EhLt WING AND CO. Grey-street, old stand. . . INDIA AND CHINA TEA WAREHOUSE, NO, 95, VIOTOBIA-STREET. Theundersigned wishes to call special attention at the present time to the splendid Blend Teas ho is offering. Being near the end of 18S0-1 Tea Season, and anxious to clear several balances of stock, he has determined to give his customers some "unusually good values—notably in leßd, 2s, amMte 6d quotations. The 3s is recommended as a blend or combination of a variety of the Finest Teas that have found their way into our market; and he would further add,—there is no exaggeration in this last statement. Being a large importer of Teas, he is able to give undoubted values, and continues doing so to secure a large independent public patronage. _ , ■•• v tt>. A strong rich thick liquoring Tea.. , ._ Is 8d " Tea Extraordinary." a thorough econo mic tea, with Assam flavour .. .. 2s : " Family Mixture," very choice, rich, and r pungent—Darjeeling kind .. ~ _ 2a 6d " Very Rioh Deep Brown Tea" .. .. 8s ' Quotations for Box Teas represent exception ally good values for the time of year, and in cludes some of the choice Fibot Chop Tbab of the season. Present prices for really good China Teas:—2os, 225, 245, and 26s per box. FKEDK. vTHITEHEAD, Tea Importer, Thumb Cabh. 85, Tlotoria-st., Auokland ■XT OTI CEI JN O. TIC E> L. H, GREEN begs respectfully to inform the Public of Auokland that he has for Sale this Planting Season, a Healthy Stock of Fruit Trees, Shelter and Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs. Gardens and Pleasure Grounds Laid Out and Planted. All orders left at my Plant Stall, No. 6, City Market, will meet with prompt attention; or at Lilydale Nursery, One- TreeHilL JUST RECEIVED, a shipment ot Assam Souchong, a grand tea in the cud, at the mice, viz., 2s 6d per lb retail. ARRIVED per 'Haro,' SO J-cneets good sound Congo Tea (J-chosto, 391bs), retail at Is 6d per lb, or 121bs for 17s. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, :.:.:-,':: Tka Impobteb, No. 95, Victoria-street.



t jetTT rnmzw /TOUCHES, Easy Chairs and 67, Oueen-st. l)om Matei Bath mtlu ' rpELKSCOPB Tables, Oval t ».tt rnriK-w -"■ Tables. Ronnd Tables, fflQnwMt' Writing Takes, Occasional 67, Queen-st. TaWes ° cioffee and Gipsy Tables &c. m fctr nnmrv f^iliT Chimney Glasses and & B6nJZns?' ** Mahogany *oflet Glasses 67, Qneen-at. to great yariet y. i «-tt fvinn-K TK" N BEDSTKADS-Half T.&H. COOKB,'J[ Tegter, French, Stump, 67, Queen-st, ani Folding, Iron Chair Bed steaas and Iron Cots. 11/rcormcesand Polished Cornice Poles, Venetian ■"b? Queen-flt. ' Blinds, and Patent Spring ' RoUer Blinds. ARTJROBKS, Drawers, . . Washstands, Toilet 67,Qaeenst. Ware, in single and double seta. ' DIBCOUNT to ~, c. w nnnrcw -" Ca3fl Purchasers. All B7 u'iZT ' Wte deliveredrasE ia town 67, Queen-st, catalogues forwarded on ap lication. ; .-.



Personal. WILL the person who took the Umbrella by mistake from the Choral Hall last Friday sight return same to stab office 1 WILL Mrs O'Nearna, Certifioated Ladies' Nurse, oommunicate wlth-Mra i Bevitt, ParneU Kize. immediately. " ■- jjost and Found. LOST, about 12 o'clock, a Little Boy, 2 years old; light dress, black Jaoket, and opossum skin cap. He will answer to the nama . of "Ollffi"— Apply for his parents to Mrs H;- Watte, Grey-street. - LOST, between Remuijra and Symonda* street a Damask-covered Cushion,—Owner will feel obliged by same being returned to Mia P. A. Philips. P'RorkfrStreet, OST, between Symonds-street. aad',1 Lome-street. a Gentleman's Glove, edged ■' with fur, and dosing with a spring.—Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Stab office. ■ Board ana Kesidenqe. VACANCY for two or three respectable young Men Boarders; £1 per .week, washing inoluded.-Apply W. D. Dalian, Queen nOVEKMOK BKOWNE HOTELi \JC HQB3ON-3TRBKT. board and lodoinb -"sr. p^w*B* Singlbßoom^..-. -....sob. Tenders. A UCKLAND LUNATIC ASYLUM. ASPHALT COHTBAOT. PubUo "Works Office, Auokland, July 21,1881. Tenders will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY. Ist August HBBI, for Asphalting Airing Court of Auckland Lonatio Asylum. Specifications and conditions of contraot can be soon at this offloe. Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. tha Minister for Public "Works, Auokland, and marked outside, "Tender for Asphalt Con- The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. w . H . HALKB> District Engineer. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of WEDNESDAY. August 12th. foe , the Erection of a Private Resldenoe in Vinoenfc . street. ■ v% - jr Plans, &c. at my o^p^^j^^ Arohiteot. nn o bui L DEk i. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until Noon of S ATURDAY. July 30th, for the Ereotlon.of Two Brick Shops in the Karanga-;) Flans, &0., at my Office, Colonial Bank Buildings. p.HKRAPATH, >:■;■■'■ •■■ Architect. m 0 BU I L D E RS. Tenders wiU be received up to noon TO MORROW, the 27th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Ponßonby. Arohitecca, ■



mO B U I L DER 8. Tenders -will be received up to noon on WED NE3DAY, the 3rd August, for the Kreotlon of a iwelllng-houseihParneU. Plans. & 0., j^/g A ftßfflf'£g&. Architects. ■ 7V\ 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will be reoeived until noon of SATURDAY, the 30th, for the Ereotion .of Timber and Concrete Villa Residence, syrnondß- S^B,&c.. a iiny;offlce, & iga|^W np :O B U.l X D E ;'K nS.' n Tenuerfj will be received until noon ol Augtißt [j } 3rd for the Ereotion of Four Shops at Tauranga. R. KBALB & SON, Architects N.Z. Insurance Buildings. ' . mobuil d c b s. 1 Tenders will be reoeived until noon of August 3rd for the Ereotion of the Tauranga Howl, Tauranisa.; , R> KEALB & SON, Architects, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. mO STONEMASONS. Tenders will be. received for Sooria Coping Stones for Park Wall. Tenders to be addressed to our office, and delivered by 8 o'oloolt on > Thnreclay Morning, July 28tb, 1881. m 0 SHIP B U ILD E RS. DEVONPORTSTEAM FERRY COMPANY ■ (LIMITED). ! "■■',:'> ." stiii'Jt Tenders will ba received by the underalgnecl until i p.m. on WEDNESDAY, August 3rd" for the construction of Ferry Boats for the above Plans, specifications, and model to be seen at the Company's Office, 70, Queen-street i • .- BKNJ. TANNER. E. U X i -' Seoretary. TENDERS wanted for Building two > Ohimnies.—Apply to T. Harper, on tho job. Baker-street, or J. Williams, Tailor, Vic toria-street. ■ ~.,.. DraDerv. J £1 OS GRAVE & fjo' Beg to inform the Inhabitants that they j ■ ~T : r i:■ wfflholda -21 :: J3 T of TUBin ]Qbapery and clothinQ- I FOB A FEW WEEKS, PREVIOUS fj TO STOCKTAKING. * • | MK Mirt aittfis] !..:• «« .-w , ■ It is their intention to CLEAR THEIR WINTER GOODS jg I . •( , 1 .... ■:-.'■■ 'TV / lr"S' ' : ; large discount off cost, .;? : ;;,' I i OWING TO THH DUTY BKINO .| ;- TAKEN O»F COTTON GOODS. i!. ~., n'/y * 'if y\ ! ■"'" »■?-* GREAT BARGAINS WILL UK GIVHN TO ■'■: PURCHASERS IH THE MANCHESTER . r, ; , a DEPARTMENT. No Goods will be Entered Dunraa the Sale. I "the sale is now on '' ' i!J/\ Auctions. /" TO-MORROW. '■'■•'■.,■: BUTTER, BA.CON, &C. W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, at the Exchange Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow Tues day), at 11 o'clock, - ; ■ ' , ZOkiigs Butter . > ,r» 25 on Bacon - - 12 sticks Potatoes ■- 1 ten Oatmeal . '.-.' ; T.-*. £0 so.oksOivta . ... j I 30 boxes Tea Also, ffuniiture and Sundries. THURSDAY, JULY 28, ' AT 11 A,M. SCARBORO'TJIRRACE, PABNELL. ~ PIANOFOKTE, HOUSEHOLD FIJENI- ;, TUBE AND EFFECTS. " iS THE undersigned has received Instruc- '■ tlons to sell by auction, on the premises br aW. Blmen, Bra, -oarboro Terraoe, Par neUToppoßite the Cathollo Church, on Thursday next, atll a.m., A Quantity of HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBB . AND EffFHOTd (almost naw), comprising full compass Trichord Pianoforte, in walnut, by Bord: Banr Chairs. Willow Onalrs. BroHela Carpets, Hearthrugs. Bronze Fender and Fire J Irons, ittmu Oval Table, Occasional Tables, Parisian Marble Statuettes, vases. Whatnots, Poles and Rings, &0., &c; Double Iron Bed steads, Hair Mattraas, Palliasses. Bolsters, &a: Washstandsand Ware, Dressing Tables, Mottled Kauri Chest Drawers, Cane Chairs, MattlngH. &o.; Iron Bedsteads. Chest Drawers. Tables, Chairs. &c.; Dining Table, Telescope. Bookcase, Side Tables. Grate, Oilcloth, Filter. Drugsets, I Set Trays, Meat Bate, tec; Kitchen Furniture and Cooking Utensils, Crockery, Pots, Pans, Pails, Tubs. Buckets, &o.; Whealbarrow,Dog ' Kennels, Flower Fotß, Sea, Sco. R. 0. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. ('Continued on Fourth Page J