SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

(From the "European Mail.")

The directors of the New Zealand Agricul tural Company (Limited) announce an interim dividend of 5s per share for the six months ending June 30th, payable on July Ist, at the Union Bank ot Scotland.

Tbe National Mortgage aud Agency Com pany of New Zealand announce an inteiim dividend at the rate ot 10 per cent, per annum (free of income tax) for the past six ryonths, payable, on July Bth. ■-, #:[ The Government, alarmed at the num ber of people leaving the country, meditates the introduction of coercive .measures against emigration. At the ievde held by the Prince of Wales on June 22, Mr Joshua Strange Williams, a.. judge of the Supreme Court of'Ne'wZea land, waa prctented to His Royal Highneaa by hia father. Mr Joshua Williams, Q.C. Sir Samuel Wilson was .among, those . who attended the lerde. The Bank of. New Zealand notify that the third annual drawing of the bonds of the Auckland Harbour Board six per cent, loan of £150,000 will take place at their office on July Gth, and that the bonds then drawn, the numbers of which will be duly advertised, will be paid by them on pre presentation on.January. 10th; 1882,. on on which date interest thereon will cease to accrue. '•■'';' • ■ ■' '■■ The well-known firm of Money Wigram and Sons is about to be turned into a limited company with a capital of £1,000,000, in £10 shares. In the prospectus appears the following among other paragraphs :— " The books of Messrs Wigram have been examined by Messrs Price, Waterhouse and Co., public, accountants, of London, Their report, which is'annexed, shows that after making full allowance for insurance, main tenance, and depreciation, the net average profit during the twelve years above referred'to has been at the rate .of 9 per' cent, per annum on the capital invested. This: includes the late period of extreme depression."

MORE SETTLERS FORTE PUKE. ''

We hear that so many persons contem plate proceeding in August to Mr G. Vesey Stewart's, third special settlement at ,Te Puke, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, that it has been determined to dispatch a vessel direct fram London to Tauranga, for the conveni. ence of the settlers, thus obviating the trouble and expense attending transhipment from Auckland. Accordingly it has been arranged that Messrs Shaw, Sarilie and Co.'s first-class favourite clipper, the May Queen, will be dispatched from the East India Docks on August 25, booking pas sengers direct for Tauranga. This is a specially favourable.opportunity for those desiring to join Mr Stewart's settlement, of the present state of which we should be glad to have some particulars.

THE LORD MAYORS LIBERALITY,

, The Lord Mayor of London has sent out invitations'to all the principal representa tives, of-the;, colonies and colonial interests now iv this country to a banquet, to be given in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House, on July 16. The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation to be present, and the company will include Lord Kiniber ley. all the Colonial Governors now in town, and a dumber of M.P.'s. The unbounded liberality of Lord Mayor McArthur has long been a subject of remark in the city of Lon don, while the entertainments vie in magni ficence and splendour with those of any previous Lord Mayor.. It is apity : that Mr Gordon Sprigg will riot airrive in time to be present at this banquet. . . ..

CITY OF GLASGOW BANK PROPER.

TIES IN NEW ZEALAND.

The liquidators of the City of Glasgow Bank invite tenders, to be delivered to the liquidators in Glasgow or Edinburgh betore July 15tb,\! for the stock held by | them in the New Zealand and Australian Land Com pany,' which' was formed under a private Act in 1877. by the amalgamation of two companies which had acquired extensive and valuable estates in New Zealand, New South Wales, and Queensland. The balance sheet of the-company-to March 31," 1880; the last issued,; showed the assets, after deducting mortgages at £2,317,693, repre sented ~ by-? £1,000,000 - preference - stock,, ordinary stock reduced under the sanction' of the committee from £1,500,000 to £1,250,000, 'and undivided profit £67,963.; The preferential stock carries a cumulative dividend of 4 per cent, per annum, of which 2_per cent, on account of the year ending March,-1880, is in arrears, and of this stock the liquidators hold about £348,400, for which they invite tenders at a minimum, of not less than £90 per £100 (including the 2 per cent.' overdue interest).; It is considered that the preferred dividend isnow secured, and the debenture interest having been-reduced from 6 to 4_ per cent, a saving has been effected equal to 1 per cent, per annum on'the ordinary capital, of which .the liquidators hold about £923,300, ahd.offeVfor"tender, at'a price, of not leefs than.£63p'er£loo.. j

Extraordinary Murder on the

Brighton lAhe.

. A mysteriousfoccarrence was reported — June 27th to the: Brighton police. Mr Arthur' Lefroy, of 14, Cathcart Road,' Wal ling ton, Surrey, stated to the police authori-1 ties.at.the Town Hall that he travelled in the express from London at ■ two p.m. An old gentleman Was Bitting opposite to him; and a man who' had the appearance of a country man was the only other passenger ' in the carriage. After passing Croydon, and before entering the tunnel, a shot was fired.' Mr Lefroy says he felt a blow on the head, and had no further recollection until the train: reached Pre3ton. He does not know who fired the shot;' but is ot opinion it was not by the. old gentleman. The train did not stop after leaving Croydon till it arrived at Preston Station. Mr Lefroy ■ then found himself the, only occupant of | the carriage, in- which there was a quantity of blood. After leaving.the Police Office,. •Mr Lefroy was taken to,the hospital,, where j the wound brihis head, which proved of >a ; rather serious character,1 -Was dressed. In-, formation was subsequently received at the \ Brighton Railway (station that, the: body; of a man had been found: in'i Balcombe | Tunnel; This is theirext' thnnel the train ii would pass, after.'thebrie in.;whicli.tie,as«; sault.is stated. ; t,o : have taken place....lt .apr, rears, thot Lefroy was found in thecarriage j by the'rail way "officials on their collecting tickets at Preston. Park Station.: ' The body was found in Balcombe Tunnel, at seven o'clock, with a knife' close to :itj having beeti''stabbed in varidils' parti.'.:1 The body proved to be that of Mr Isaac Gold, a retired corn merchant, who resided at Preston. He left for. Lohdbh; in,the morning for the, purpose "of .^cashing; coupons and doing other -business, and was known to have a large amount of cash on him.(" A: pocket-book' found oh. the \ bpdy contained cards with his address, and the description given corresponded with hia attire. •'": Sevdral shots were'fir'ed; it seems, as the bullets are'embedded in the car riage.: : Lefroy after leaviDg' 'the Iho^pital, returned to London, itWo detectives going i with him. to ;i his > place: of .residence,1 .but while. the, detectives were waiting to allow him time to change' his blotheß, he escaped ■ by the rear of the premises, and has not since been seen.'' 'From this'fafct, it is evi dent that *''-'■'"?':'' ".■ 7::':\.:'.'r::_.'^_-7:\ r :

. LSFROYWAS THKMUEDBEBfi;': and that the story told to the .police _ t at Preston,was a: concoction.' For some "time it appears, Lefroy went by the ..narne of Maplctori, "but.■ .only - latterly has been .known as Arthur Lefroy. In some reports he has been spdkeh of as- a " reporter," but go far as can be ascertained he..never was employed professionally as. a reporter; although he contributed• to the local ~press of the neighbourhood in which he resided. His tastes decidedly, inclined• towards dramatic authorship, and. he- represented himself to be the author of a number,,of most /successful burlesques "And' oper? bouffes played in Melbourne and America, and he constantly asserted that a comedy froth'his pen, entitled," Pins and Needles, was on tour in. America. \He,'..was the author of the pantomime last season at tho Croydon Theatre; He claimed also to he tbe writer of a-contribution to one of last month's magazines, describing Sydney, and ihere is internal evidence in eupport of this claim, IHe was- a constant' attender at Saturday afternoon performances, and in variably occupied a place in the pit of tho theatres on the first night of a new piece. He used to say that on professional grounds this practice was necessary for him in order, to make himself acquainted with the latest "business," for in the course of a few months aMr Coppin would arrive from Australia, and would place him in the position of manager of a London theatre, at which he intended to produce an opera of Offenbach that Mr Coppin (a wealthy sheep'farmer, he • said) had purchased of the composer eight years ago, and retained in his possession unused until the present time. In the ''Era," about two or three months since, a letter signed "Arthur Lefroy,!' appeared, giving these facts, and Lefroy jatterly has given it to be understood that Mr Coppm, who,; he said, was an illiterate man, was coining by way of America to England. On his arrival in England, Lefroy repio sented himself aa having come from Austra ' lis, .where for a number of years he had , been befriended by Mr Coppin. He stated, however, with evident truth, that his means were not extensive. During M<£ last <

I general election he was employed as clerk tQ the local Liberal Association, and he i appeared to be very grateful for the financial help this engagement afforded him. : THE INQUEST ON THE MURDERED MAN. On June 29th, Mr Wynu E. Baxter, the coroner for the Eastern Division of Sussex, opened an inquiry at the Railway Hotel, Balcombe, into the circumstances under which Mr Gold met his death. The jury first proceeded to the Balcombe station to view the carriage, and from the blood marks on the "outside of the vehicle it was evident that the unfortunate man was alive when he was thrown out of the compartment. Mrs Matian Julia Gold, .widow, of the deceased, stated that her husband was for merly > a corn dealer, but had retired from, business some 20 yeara. They had resided. at Preston about 10 years. He had been in the habit bf goimj'up to London'; every' Monday for some time past. On June 27th he left home at about five minutes past eight, with the intention of going to, Brighton, in order to catch the 8,45 a.m. up express to London, He owned^"free hold baker's shop at Walworth, and he always collected the man's takings on Mon day. He collected £25 from that shop'oh Monday,v Witness expected him home at 3.30, but he did not return at that time. As he did not arrive by the quarter-past eight train she became alarmed, and went to the' Preston Station to ascertain whether there had been an accident. The station master told her there had not. At 10.5 she received a telegram from Balcombe, "Matt found dead in tunnel here. Name on papers 'F.J. Gold.'" Witness im mediately took train to Balcombe, accom-! panied by a neighbour, and there saw some property belonging to her husband.' The deceased liked travelling iv a carriage with as few passengers as possible. He had a habit of clesing his eyes and putting-a little silk cap over his head. Wheu he left home he. was in good health. He was a very powerful man, He never carried fire arms; he was too nervous for that. Witness identified tbe memorandum-book, season ticket, pocket-book, penknife, bunch of keys, and eyeglasses (produced) as belong ing to" the deceased. The collar (also pros duced), which was covered in blood, | did not belong to her husband; it was too small. His was a movable.collar, and marked with' his name. ■. • <;

THE DOCTOR'S EVIDENCE,

.'Mr Thomas Sproynh, M.D., R.C.E.S., of Balcombe, deposed that he saw the de ceased;' and made a careful examination. He: found the face covered with dirt, The right hand was clenched, and the other more relaxed. ,All the clothing was satur ated with blood. There was more blood on the right wristband of the shirt than on the left. There was no collar to the ahirt, but there was. a black necktie, Did not notice whether, any of the clothes were torn. The black coat was saturated with blood, as{ was also part of the under vest. The necktie was quite soaked with blood. There was a wound on the right hand be tween., the finger and thumb, extend ing to the bone. It was cut with a sharp instrument. There were also some small scratches on the back of the'same hand. On the left hand there was a cut across the thumb also, extending to the;bone.v Then there was another cut extending downwards to thefbali:of-'the thumb. "There were several bruises on the left arm. There was nothing the matter with the right. There were ' contusions on both ■ knees ■ rintj bruises on both thighs. There were; also.some abrasions on the thighs, running longitudinally. There were some scratches on the abdomen, probably caused through the body being drawn over something. There was a' wound extending from: the: right ear,, going obliquely under the chin, and reaching to the opposite side of the mouth. It was a jagged wound, and had the appearance of having been inflicted by someone attempting to cut the throat. All these wounds had been made by a sharp instrument, • in, different directions,' at different times.;. There was not a bullet wound at the back part of the head. Some 0f... the wounds, were so clearly, put .that the "sides' could be put 'together! On the top of. the head there was a large rcontusion, such, as would be.- pro duced jiby, ,a fall. Witness removed, the scalpiii and; found an extensive fracture going completely to the skull,, extending from the centre of the scalp and going threugh the orbit. That fracture corres ponded with the external contusion... The cause of death was hemorrhage, consequent upon a fracture of the skull.

( ~,,I)ESCEIPTOIK OF LKFEOY,

Dr. Ben Hall, assistant house-surgeon at the Sussex County Hospital, Brighton,,said that on .Time 27th, a man, calling himself Arthur Lefroy, was brought to the hospital by Ridhaird Gibson, a ticket-collector It Preston Park. Lefroy was a tall, thin, dark-complexioned man of about thirty. His face, . was pale and bpre marks of blood, and there were some dry streaks of blood about his neck, and dry blood on his waistcoat. He wore a frock coat and grey trousers. Gibson was carrying a gr^y overcoat, belonging to Lefroy, which was covered in blood. He hod a contused wound about the size of a shilling, and there was a small grazed wound at the back of his left ear. There were six small semi circular cuts on his scalp, and there was a slight oozing from two or three of them. His hands were smeared with dry blood, as were; his I face and neck. There was no smell of drink about him. The, wounds were' dressed, and he ..was sent away ,-■. with- a constable, who. had in' the ".' meantime arrived , from' the Brighton Bailway Station. He was un willing to stay in. Witness told him that he should advise him to stay in the hospital for his own Bake. The constable was in uniform. , The reason he gave for not re maining in the hospital was that he had an engagement in town. \Yitness could hot account for the wounds, as. he had never seen any like them before. They could not have been produced by shot or by gravel thrown up.by thq train. Thewounds were in different 'parts of the scalp, ahd some 3 inches apart. He said he had been shot at with a revolver, but he did not know how the wounds were produced. He seemed very reticent, and did not like to talk. The wounds were not sufficient to account for the blood that was upon hisclothes. Wit ness advised the officer to take Lefroy to the Town Hall. There was no foreign body in either of the wounds, all of which extended in depth to the bone. Witness told the policeman that, there must be something more than Lefroy had told him, and tbat there might be some thing turn up at the other end of the line which might be important. There was something in Lefroy's demeanour which suggested to witness that he was not alto gether sane. Be ;answeredi- questions rationally, however. The wounds on Lefroy's ;head were .sufficient to; produce faintness. There was a wound over the ear, which might have been produced by a shot. The semicircular wounds were such as would be produced by a carpenter's gouge. The neckband of bis shirt was loose.' .:•■ Witness asked ''him -how-he ac connted for the wounds, and he replied that he had not the slightest idoa how he ireceiyied them,,. y •/ ,/ ;.-

SUPREME COURT.—This day.

IN BANCO,

(Before His Honor Mr justice Gillies.)

RICH'AND ANOTHER V. FBNTON—(De i murr.er.)—Mr .Richmond for the [plaintiffs and'Mr james Russell for the" defendant,— 'In this matter, previously argued, His Honor delivered judgment as follows:— "This is an action brought \ against the chief judge of the Native Land Court by purchasers/of native lands previously held under lease for damage caused to them by his wrongfully, (that is erroneously, not wilfully •or . maliciously) assessing the amount of duty payable to the Government in respect of their purchase. The damage sustained is the amount so erroneously assessed, which they were com pelled to pay, and prove paid, to the proper officer for receiving the same, in order to obtain their title. The declaration haß been demurred to on four grounds, of which the first two are virtually the same, and the fourth was abandoned on argument.leaving in effect,the two questions to be determined, viz., (1) assuming the de nandant to have wrongfully (that is, erro. f eouslylaasessed the duty.is he liable to oe personally sued for the injury sustained by. the plaintiffs ? amd (2) did he erroneously assess the duty.. Both questions are,of im-. nortance and deserve careful consideration. As to the first question, it was agreed on behalf of the defendant that he was acting iudiciduslv and therefore that he was not liable. The law is clear that judicial offi cers (the judges of a Court of record, as th 3 judges of the Native Lands Court are) are not responsible for any errors in judgment they may commit in the exer cise of their judicial functions. His Honor went on to state that all judges have ministerial as well as judioial functions to perform, and tbat judges of inferior courts, like the Native Lands Court, are liable to action for refusal or neglect to perform their ministerial functions. The assessment of duty by a Native Land Court Judge was purely a ministerial function, and the assessment was, there fore, in this case, obligatory duty. This was sustained by reference to Authorities. His Honor then said I tbat n- ministerial duty and .net a

judicial one, the judge was only liable to action for refusing to perform suoh minis terial duty—not for any errer in judg. ment, in the performance of his ministerial duty to the best of his ability. After re ferring to various cases, relied upon by the plaintiff to sustain a contrary proposition, His Honor said:-No doubt in the case of Barry .v. Amand, Who refused to sign a bill of entry, had to exercise his judgment as to whether the proper amount of duty waa tendei'ed, as to own duty,. Here the defendant in an independent judicial officer, to assess-to value for the purpose of taxation: That is all his duty, and he does it to the best of his ability.

His Honor then Bhewed that " assess ment" involved the exercise of judgment and discretion, and that a person, whether judicial or private, was not liable for the honestly-erroneous exercise of these func tions, and,in proof of this cited authorities. He then said t—l aim of opinion that assum ing thedefendant tohave,erred in his assess-, ment he is not personally liable for the results of that error. This conclusion would render it unnecessary for mf to discuss the , second question raised :'as to whether the defendant's assessment was or was not correct; but, aa the question has been raised,- and it may. be for- the public: benefit, as well as for the guidance of the.' judgeß of the Native Land Court that the question should be determined, I shall further proceed to consider that point", and I am clearly of opinion that the assessment was erroneous. If Section 7of the Act of 1873 stood alone, no doubt the assessment of the defendant would have been correct. But Sections 12 and 17 of the same Act, which, if not repugnant to, certainly control the preceding Section (Dwarris 667), shew clearly that whatever may be the consideration expressed in any con veyance at the time of sale, the value on which duty has to be paid, is only "the value at the time of the first disposition liable to payment of duty." In the present case, "the time of the first disposition liable to payment oi duty,"was the making ot the original lease on which duty had been for many years paid. The original value when leased was the basis of the amount of duty to be paid, not the in creased value many years after, expressed as the then consideration in the conveyance. And indeed, it'these Sections were only doubtful in their interpretation, the well known rule would apply, that in the inter pretation of a statute imposing a tax, any. doubt must be given in favour of the public. His Honor here referred to the provisions in. Section 9 of the Act of 1869, which, as harmonising with Sections 12 and 17 of the Act of 1873, shewed, that the levying of a duty of 10 per corns, on the value of the land, on its first alienation, was all that, was even intended by the Legislature; irrespective of the manner in Which the duty was collected.

The error judgment of the defendant in assessing the amount of duty payable to the Government upon the consideration stated in the conveyance in this case, was by no means an unnatural one, and may be fairly attributed to the peculiarly faulty character of the drafting of a great part of our native land legislation. Whilst therefore holding that the duty payable to the Government was erroneously assessed by ;the defendant, I feel also bound to hold that, as a judicial officer exercising ministerial functions, in which he had to exercise judgment and dis cretion, he cannot be held personally liable for his error iv judgment The demurrer will therefore be allowed, and judgment given for the defendant with costs.

Land Teanfbk Act.—Mr Richmond obtained a summons directing the District Land Registrar to show cause why a trans fer of certain lands sold by a native should not be registered without a certificate from the Trust Commissioner.'

BUCKLAND V. MCMDKKAY AND CO.— This was an action for the specific perform ance of a covenant, giving defendant the'option to purchase certain land in Queen-street, subsequent to lease contain ing that option. Landa were devised" by John Hopp, under Certain trusts, and doubts having arised as to proper construc tion of the will,: the suit has been brought' for the purpose of determining the true con struction,—Mr Whitaker appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for defendant.— The case was adjourned to September 3,

BLACK V. Gwyneth.—This case, which has been before the Court on a previous occasion, was adjourned to August 31.

UNNECESSARY DETENTION OF SYDNEY MAILS.

:We have, on a previous occasion, referred to the defective arrangements for speedy delivery of the Sydney mail in the event of vessels from that port having to undergo quarantine. Time after time some un necessary detention occurs, and instead of any improvement being made as itime rolls on, the bungling seems to be on the increase. The mails by the City of Sydney were landed at Motuihi about mid night on Monday, tiie steamer's ctew being allowed to carry the bags up to the oven. Mr Barnsley being anxious to facilitate, matters as far as possible, and Mr Aickm (the Post-office representative) being willing to push "on speedily, the process' of fumigation was commenced at an early hour in the morning, with, the result that at eight o'clock tho mail, was on the'end of the wharf waiting for tranship ment to Auckland. -Had the arrangements (if any existed at all) been in any degree perfect we should have had the whole of the mails in town two hours later—viz,, at 10 a.m.—instead of 3.30 p.m. as was the case. Thus for quite 'five-and-a-half hours thp mail: lay on the [Motuihi Wharf waiting a steamer, but none came, and those who had worked during the best part of the previous night to have it ready saw all their exertions result in naught.. . In town no person ap peared, to know when the mail would arrite, and requiring our press-parcels for publication last evening, a representative from this journal paid the quarantine station a visit Starting from Auck land Wharf, sit 10 o'clock the Motuihi Wharf was reached before noon.after a two-hour's sail. There every, thing was found as stated above, The launch was expected every moment, but, did not seem in a hurry coming. A message had beeu sent to town by the pilot, on the previous evening, to the effect. that the mails-would, be ready at eight o'clock: but whether it had been delivered was not known., • ."The Customs launch came down in the afternoon, took the mails in, and ar rived in Auckland about 3.30 p.m. The question naturally arising is, "To whom aro we to ascribe the blame ?" and the inevitable conclusion seems "Nobody in particular." The steam launch is supposed to bring the mail up whenever ready, but it was not known that it was ready. Mr Barnsley has some means of signalling at the station and took advantage of it upon this occasion, and it must either have been, undiscernable or have escaped notice, for such was observed byno one in Auck land,. The bungling arises simply through the neglect of an understanding between the station-master and the post-office authorities on one point, that is as' to what time is required to fumigate the mails. As far as we can learn three hours in ample, and were it understood that at the expira tion of that time everything would;_ be ready, a steamer could go down and bring them to Auckland within three hours. No process of signalling is then'required, and there would | not exist any doubt as to when the steamer ". should" go-; down.; ! Were this arrangement properly worked we would havo the mails from any vessel in quarantine delivered within at least six jhours after arrival allowing for delays—instead of eighteen hours being occupied, as happened yester day. We think the subject should have the careful consideration of all concerned, and we feel confident that were our sug gestions acted upon no more such unseemly delays would occur. ;'"'

THEATRE ROYAL.

' Blow for Slow " was repeated last night with undiminished success. The audience was in tensely amused by Charley Spragg"s funnyismß and Mr Marshall wan applauded frequently and with the'utmbst cordiality for his admirable im personation. The drama will be represented for the last time to-night, " Our Boys," being an nounced for to-morrow evening. Playgoers will then have a better opportunity of judging his merits by comparing hia MiddlewioK by others which have been seen and highly praised here.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

• August 17. Bank of N.Z.-Buyers, £21; sellers £215s N.Z. Insurance—Bos to 83a; sellers, 85s South British Inaurance-Sellers, 61s 6d Standard—lsa; Buyers, 15s Union— Buyers, 22a 3d Colonial Insurance—l2s ■:, ■,_....>,' Auckland Gas-Sellers, £10 5s Thames Gas—Sellers, 31b Union Sash and Poor-Rollers, £6 „_,„.. NZ. Loan and MercantUe— £6 ss; Bellers, £6 58 N.Z. Shipping-Bayers, £5 5s Taupiri Ooal-Buyera 10s ■ ■ Coromandel Steara-Bnyew, 13s( sellers, 15s Kurunul Hill—Sellers. 4a 3d New Whau—Sellers, 9s Queen ot Beauty--Bnyers, to ■ BlaokrooreWZOs Tiki—Buyers, 1b 6d; sellers, L» 9a Success—lb ; Bellers, 5s Mountain Thrush-Buyers, Is 3d JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman,

TELEGRAMS.

[FHOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

COROM&NDEL, this day.

Colonial.—The new level is opening out splendidly - OOlbs. of rich specimens were taken out last evening, and were lodged in the bank this morning. I _■ «. PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION. . .-' .: DUNEDIN, this day. ■: FIRE. Two cottages iv South Dunedin were burned down this morning. The alx roomed one was owned by Paul Leyden, and the two-roomed house owned by Wm. Cunninghan Leyden, was insured for £200 in the National. A writ for £2000 at the instance of Mr Chas. Liggins has been issued against Roslyn Tram Company. | At the City Court Mr Simpson reserved his decicion in tne case the police brought under the Provincial Ordinance, to teat whether fruit-sellers'.tobacconists, etc., can open on Sundays. The committee of the Benevolent Institn^ tion havo received an anonymous donation of £300, to establish an Orphan Asylum in connection with the institution. STORE BURNED. Hilgendoff's store, Waihola, has been burned down, It was insured in the Colonial office for £200. The owner esti ' mates his loss at £300 above the insurance. A five-roomed house at Port Chalmers, occupied by Mr Robert Hastie, was burned down this morning. The building and con tents were insured in the Northern for £300.

LATEST PARLIAMENTARY.

THE GOVERNOR'S ABSENCE,

S In the House to-day, Mr Pyke gave notice of a question, as to the provision for carrying on the Government during the Governor's absence from the colony on other duties, and what salary would _be drawn by Governor Gordon and the Acting Governor during the period. i ONE OF THE STERLING TELE GRAPHISTS. • A petition was presented by Mr Hut chison from a A. J. Renner, claiming com. pensation for being unable to obtain employment as telegraphist in Australia through the New Zealand Government having forwarded his name there as having taken part in the strike.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

ALBANY, Wednesday.

: Arrived, yesterday afternoon : P. and O. Company's steamship Bokhara, with the in ward Suez mails, which left London on July lßth.

\ SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BUDGET. ADELAIDE, Wednesday.

[ The Hon. L. Glyde, Colonial Treasurer, made hi» financial statement in the" Legis lative Assembly last night. He showed that the revenue during the last financial yearamounted to £2,030,000. The estimated revenue for the present year is estimated at £2,127.000, and the expenditure at £2,075,000 including £474,000 payable as interest on the pnblic debt. The estimates of revenue include £550,000 trom Customs ; £52,000 from land, and £-145,000 from rail ways. Therailwayaareyielding Sipercenton the cost of construction. The public debt amounts to £11,250,000. It is proposed during the year to raise a new- loan to bear interest at the rate of 3 per cent. The Treasurer further proposes to abolish the .. duty on tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate, eornsacks, and wool sacks. But,, on the .other hand, he announced, the intention of the Qovern tnent to impose a tax of sixpence in the £ On land and property. Mr Glyde,, in concluding his speech, hinted at the pro bability of an International Exhibition being held in Adelaide in about five years' time.

ARCHBISHOP STEINS, S.J.

The Vicar-General, Very Rev. Father Fynes, received a letter from Archbishop Steins from Sydney, by yesterdays moil from which the following is an extract:—" You will be surprised to see that I never work. What shall I say ? I am in a state, where in all I can do is to suffer patiently and to offer my sufferings to our Holy Lord. _ I am in bed night and day, can do nothing. ;Believe me, my dear diocese occupies my mind vory much, but I must abandon ..it jto God,'and feel happy to leave it in yonfc hands. Whatever the papers say, now and then, there is. no improvement in my state, and I have only to prepare for death. Help me with your prayers."

An inquest was held, this afternoon, at .the Army and Navy Hotel, before Dr. Phil son, coroner, on the body of George Daniel ] Burke. Mr James Knight, foreman. 'Mary Burke widow of deceased, gave : particulars of her husband's death, as appeared in the Stab. He was a member of an Oddfellows' Lodge, and had effected an insurance on his life with the Government Henry Joseph Sims, tailor, and Mrs Jane Hall, of Wakefield .street, gave similar evidence. Dr Dawson described the state in which he found de ceased in his bedroom, and had no doubt but death resulted from a fit of apoplexy. The jury gave a verdict iv accordance with the medical testimony.

Cheap Iron Bkdsteads.-A largo lot iuit opened up at the City Mall Arcade. Also, some very handsome Black and Gold Frame Pier Gkuues of quite a new design, some having shelves for ornaments to rest on; Cbeifonier Backs, Gilt Frame Glasses, Toilot Glasses, Child's Folding Carriage, Rocking and High Chair Combined—a very ingonious contrivance. Fresh shipment of Austrian Bent Wood Furni ture now on view—a great numbers of patterns. This style of furniture so well adapted for the climate, is mat growing in favour, as it la suit' able for either dining or drawing-room. Just landed a shipment of American Chairs and Perambulators. A large stock of Uenera- Hoosehold Furniture to select from, and Bed. ding of all sixes Kept ready for delivery, N*w oomers should especially visit the City Hall Arcade, aa well as Residents and those about to marry. live per oent. discount is allowed for. cash payments if paid at time of purchase. Goods delivered free to any part of the town, Note the oddreas—City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland—Garlick and Cranwell, proorietors.—Auvr. Sk's

"The last act of the play, second childhood leads the wav," and it is in this senile condition that the muscles become relaxed, the nerves sensitive and delicately strung, the functions, weak, and the whole organism wearied and worn away with the fretting, the Btrifeß, the' activities of life. Then is it that the frame needs a grateful cordial, a gentle stimulant, a mild restorative, and then it is that like the stream the prophets wand evoked, Udolpho Wolfe's Sohledam Aromatio Sohnappa flows but in balmy ourrento.

THE .MbKIiAJND- EVENING STAR,*"tVEDNESDAY^ AUGUST 17,



Flour Mills. fy T V .'.-IT'L'O U R MILLS. We,' the nnderßignod, at the oloso of our first year's, experience in our New Mills, beg to i return thanks to our numerous customers for , the support hitherto afforded us. Our:maw Machinery, imported at Kreat cost from England and America, enables as to manu facture " NEW PROCKBS FLOUR," a Flour that has worked an entire revolution in Ameri can Milling, and is attracting deserved attention throughout Great Britain, and whioh we now present to our oßßtomers as EXTRA SUF.KR-. FINE SILK-DRKSSBD FLOUR, ANCHOR BRAND; and wo beg to Inform them also that this is the only brand ot Flour that we intend to manufacture from this date. Wo place this Flour fearlessly in competition} with any Flour in the Colony as a first-class' : Family and: Bakers' Flour; .'■'. ■':;,. .Those who have hitherto not patronised us we respectfully request will ask for Bycroft's - Flour.' .1 '..'-,, .. ..,;■-:, ■..>■ ' Our Prioes from this day are as under .:—. , .-Extra Superfine Silk-dressed Anchor Brand (per ton of 2,0001bs). .Saoks .. £12 0 0 ~ 1005..,...-■. .. ~.„ .. .. 12 10 0 6ff» ~..,! , .. .... .. 18 0 0 :,25's ... ... . ... -. ... 18 76 ; Adelaide our kept in stook. ..:''. J. BYCROFT &CO. City Mills, July 19.1881. r.. [Established 1860.1 WAITEMATA FLOUH MILLS, PRICKS UURRENT (WHOLESALE). Subject to alteration without notice.. . . ■';:■;•■ Sacks. loo's. ■ 50"b. : £ B. d. £b. d. £ b. .. Fine Flour, per ton 12 10 0 13 0 0 13 10 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 1110 0 12 0 0 12 10 0 A. Flour, per ton 11 10 0 — ■:■—.■ Silk Dressed ~ 1010 0 11 0 0 11 10 0 Wheat Meal .. 1210 0 13 0 0 13 10 0 Sharps, per ton ~600 — — Bran, per ton ..600 — — The above prices include saotcs and bags. , Sacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Blsoatts, £18 per ton; cases, 2s 6d each. Also, a large assortment of Fancy Biscuits. »ice List on application. TERMiTcASH. Offloe i 35, Queen-street, Auckland, July lith, 1881. i JOHN LAMB. mtiOKNTON, SMITH, AJNJU FIKTH'S A'"' 'PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. We. 80'o. Crown Brand Flour £ s. d. £ s. d. £, a. d. perton 1210 0 13 0 0 1310 0 T.S.&F. Canteibory Flour, per top .. 11 10 0 12 0 0 12 1? 0 , Cantab flour, ppr ton 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 Sharpß, per ton ..600 Bran, perton .. ..600-.. .. Fowl Wheat .. .. 3s. 6d. per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bag? : sacks and bags not returnable Tbrms : Cash. • Auckland, July 15th, 1881.



tl J—r M—\ » m—— i**<« r~/ — a——.-. .... ......■■■-.i.,.....r-;.'.'.»-.v::.-..■■- - -■ ■ ■_■"- .■,.■■-■.■■. - -.-..■■-,-■.. ---| . Wanned! i XXT ANTED, immediately, a respectable | \j -Girl as Servant In a small family.— I Apply (early Friday) Star offloe. _ / TOST ANTED, a Handy Man used to ear- TV penterlng work for a tew days.—Apply to William Smith. Boarding-house. Chapel-Bt, WANTED, a strong Boy to look after a horse and bilggy and work In the gar- , den.—Apply 18, Insurance Buildings, ANTED, a sniart South, aged about 16, to assiat on a dairy farm.-Apply to-morrow evoning, 4.30, Star office,,or to tho Remaera Dairy. '_ \STaSTED, a Sin»le Man accustomed v t to fdrtfl work; must bo able to milt- Apply Wm Smith, Domain-streot, threo housos behind Grammar School. X\T ANTED, two General Servants, with ,U roteronoes.—Apply to Mrs D. Goldie, Pitt-streot. .-, , . m \. STANTED, Three Pick and Shovel Men.—Apply to John Heath, High street. '-' .• ___I_l__ WANTED, a good General Servant for 'trie' Waikato.—Apply at onoe to Mrs Renwick's Itpgißtery. Shortland-street. " ANTED a respectable Girl, about 17, for. house , work,—Apply to Mrs F. Calver, Conquest Plaoe Road, Parnell. \,yANTED, at once, a good Quarry. .¥.¥' man, aCoustomd to hard lime-stone-— A pply J. H. Buohanan, Viotorio-street E»Bt. \S7ANTED, a good Housemaid, able to iVT wait table. Wages, 15a.-Mrs Els more'a Registery, 3hortland-i.treet. WANTED, Engagement for a good Barmaid; is a nioe girl.-^-Mra Elsmore's Regiatary, ahortland-street, XJkf ANTED; a good Nvireemaid.—Apply ;V V to Mrs G. Waller, Kpsom. WANTED KNOWN-IneVer heard of a draper Reduoing the Price on Every Article in his. shop in my life, and yet I am Doing It I-W.H. Dampier. "\mf ANTED, a ,Boy.—Apply at Phillips' :v T Shooing Forge and General Smithyj Weßt-street, Nowton. , ■\T|7"ANTEI), a good Bootmaker. —Apply ■ TT ■: C. Brookeß, Blue Boot, Queen-street. XXT AN TED,. a Competent, Person to get ,*T up tine Laces and Cambrio—Apply this offloe. ■■ WANTED, for the Bay of Islands, a General Servant; comfortable home; Wages, 10s per week.—Apply Mrs Elsmoro's Registry Offloe, Shortland-Btreet, f%SJ"ANTED, a steady Man; one accus ,TT, tomed to the trade preferred.—Apply T. Hedger. Butcher, Kyber Pass. .■iWANTEDTKNOWN-Selling Off .M, Gents' and Boys' Real Batin Scarves, fld and 9d; Blaok Bows, 2d-At Dample/s. WANTED, a smart Man as groom, and one who can make himself generally useful in a gentleman's family; must have good r«ferenoea; none other need apply.—Apply be tween 3 and i p.m., op to Friday, at the Albert Hotel. Queen-atreet. . __i YVTANTED, by a young man, a Situa- T T tion on a Form ; can milk, drive, and make himself generally useful.—Address A.0., thia offloe. - :. ... . 1 WANTED KNOWN-Dampier ' solemnly declares that he is selling Ladles' 10s 6d Kid Shoes, different sizes, for Se; lota of other bargains. ; ■ '. WANTED, an Agent in Auckland for tho South Britiah Forwarding Com pany.—Apply a. F. T. Somervllle, Manager, Wellington. WANTEU, a General Servant in a smill family, Where another servant is kept; referenoeß required,—Apply this offloe.. ■ V9J"AN TED —Come and see how pretty iV V- your children look in tho Fur Rink Hats that I am Belling Off at Is 6d.-W. H. Dampier. WANTED, by a competent young woman, a situation as Hoaaomaid and' for Laundry work.—Apply to J.D., SorVanta Reglßtry of Young Women's Institute. WANTED, a smart, well-educated, raspectable Young Person es Barmaid; previous knowledge not neoessary.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED to Charter, Vessels to load Timber at Makaran (Kaipara) for Southern Ports.—Apply to R. Martin, Queen- Street Wharf; or James MoLellaa, Custom house-street. ' \\T ANTED to Let, an Office in Queen !'T" street: ground floor,—Apply to Mutual LifoAstoclatlon of Außtralaaio. TT7"ANTED, an experienced Milliner.— ■T T: Apply to the Misses MoLaughlln, Short landßtreet, Auokland - :.. WANTED, a young Man to Drive a bread cart.—Apply on Thursday aftor noon, 18th, to B. and R. Duder, North Shore. WANTED, by a Young Man, situation as Shepherd: thoroughly understands the management of sheep aud cattle; colonial experience and good reference — Address " M.R.," Star offloe. ■___ WANTED, by two Gentlemen, Board in private family, within ten minutes walk Mount Kden Railway Station.—Address CHN, Star offloe. •__ WANTED, a good Cook and Laundress, —Apply to Mrs S. Morrin, Bemuera. WANTED, a good General Servant- Apply Mrs T. W. Leys, corner of ColUiiKwood.-a.ud Clyde streets (just off top of Franklin Road). ■■-•■■'■"■ ■" • : XXT ANTED—This is my First Selling !V t Offl and I hope the Laat at these Prices : lis Jackets for 5s d, and 17s ones for 7s 6d.—W. H. Dampier.1 ■■■ .:■'■ ■■: ANTED to Let, a House (Bix rooms) and Shop now in occupation of watoh maker and jeweller.—Apply E. T., Herbert, Draper, Upper Symonds-street. . ■ ; WANTED to Sell (cheap), New; and Second-hand Boats. A First-rate Fish ing Boat, cheap.—J. W. Corr Se Sons. WANTED KNOWN—Special Advan tages to Persons about to Build.— Auokland limber Co. (Limited). G. Holdship, Manager. : WANTED KNOWH—Grand Lot of Silk Dross Button^ Id the doz.; Ladles' handsome Leather Bogs, 3s; Holland.GJd; Berlin Wool, all ooloara, 3d the dot.—at Dampier'B WANTiD, to Rent for a term, if suit able, a House of Six Kooms with the übuol cut-offlcoa: wotor, gas and good drainage indispensable.—Address, stating terms, position, &c, to "P.," care ot Mr Maxfleld, Grocer, Qneen-street. WANTEU KNOWN-I am only Gott ing id lon the Ladies' 2 Button Blaok Kid Glovea that I am Selling Off at la 4d I the pair.—W. H. Dampier. ANTED. BUSINESS MEN who would like to occupy my Allotment or Premises (if built to suit) to apply on Site- Apply at onoe to G. Rhodes, Builder, next Hay and Buchanan's Store, Castom-houso-street. ANTED KNOWN—American Por trait Rooms will be kept open as usual. New Proprietor. Note the address: 18, Grey street _ . , WANTED EN OWN that the Victorian Loan and Discount Agency's Advertise ment appears on 4th page, 6th column. WANTED, Mount Albert and surround ing Residents to patronise William Thomas in his Wheelwright and Blacksmith's Business. Town prioes for shoeing and all other jobs,, Discount for cash. ~.,.,. Ti . '\kj ANTED KNOWN—That the New Vy Zealand Timber | Company aro Belling all kinds of Timber and Building Material at the very lowest rates. Very superior White Kauri, from our new bush, just opened. ' ;■■'•■ WANTED KNOWN, that yon can Drees well tor a small weekly payment by going to Mnnro and Milligan. See advertise ment on front Dap"* ANTED KNOWN-I can sell aV6ry ...nioe Bright Black Lustre'at Is yd; Real Maltese Lace, Is yd; Crochet Antimacassars, la; Spoon Busk Corsets, 2a Od; (Boys' Tweed,1 Is 6d a yard:—A. Lovett, Wellesley-Btraet •______ I. WILL give 6of the Boys'or Men's, 9d JL French Peak Caps for nothing to the flrst person who does not think them a '' Wonderful Bargain,"—W. H. Dampier. ■ ,-.' ....... \\TANTED, J- lord's Customers to V v know thatl n consequence of the late fire he has let the front of his shop to Mr Payne, Jeweller, but oorries on the Toiloring in the same shop, where he guarantees to supply as Good and as Cheap Garments to order as can be prodnocd in,ithis city.—J. Ford, Tailor, 166, Qneen-Btreet,': ' ■ WANTED to Sell, 50 dozen of first ohoioe Josephine Black and Coloured Kid Gloves (atltched backs), at la 6d per pair, worth 3s 6d; and a General Assortment of ail kinds of Gloves on hand. Real Maltese Lace at Is 3d, worth 2b 6d per yard.—W. Eyres, Kid Glove DepOt, Viotoria-Btreet. WANTED, orders tor our famous ;Trousers to measure, at 13s Gd; also, the wondrous 55s suits. Overcoats from 40s. Marvellous volae at J. D. Phillips", Cheap Toiler, 170, Qneen-street. •-■■. WANTED, the public to Know that R. Pasco, Bntoher, Grey-street, is selling Prime Meat at the following prioes:—Legs Mutton, Id lb; Fore-quarters, 2d; Boiling Boef, from 2d to 3d ; Roast Beof, from 3d to 5d : Best Sirloin, sd; Rump Steak. 7d; Beef Steak, sd; Chops. Ad; Freeh Corned Pork, Id; Corned Beef, 2d. Terms Cash. ■■■•-- : WANTED ,KNOW«, mat; D. Goldie s prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near the Dock, at lowest cash S rices. The timber, being under cover.is better lan that purchased elsewhere WANTED KNOWN, that you can obtain Cheap and Good Furniture of every description, also Crockery, at lowest possible prices. Electro-plating carefully done at Woodruffer, corner of Victoria and Chapel streets, the Cheap Furnishing Mart, Viotoria- Btreet. N.B.—Orders for Carpentering promptly exeonted. WANTED, the Working Classes of Auckland to call at 268, Queen-street, for the cheapest and best Bread in the Colony, 21b. loaf 2jd; also, at tho Stall in the Market, next Tull/a Earthenware Store, reduction of the celebrated Weßt ot England Charcoal Digest able Biscuits at 3d per lb., recommended by the leading phyßicians in England. —D. Scott, Proprietor. WANTED, the Public ot Auckland to Know that, as really serviceable goods I can now be got Ready-made, it Is a mistake to get rubbish made to measure. From long ex perience, 3, Fokd, Tailor, Qaeei^-fltrect, ia able, at very little above ready-made juices, to pro duco the Cheapest Suit to meaqjlain th|s pity, whether yoa consider the goods, the style ana fit, ot the prioe. Example: The price of a decent Slop Suit is from 60s to 70s. I can make you a Suit from 70s to 90s whioh cannot bs sur passed, being well Bhrunk and weU-made in every respect. If you want a Beat Suit, try my 1 Fancy Coat and Vest and Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, from 90s to 110b. Try Ford's Trousers abd Vests, from 32s Gd to 42s 6d; try Ford's Trousers made from Twa?», »ot cotfou n)l> blsh.fromaißW27Bid



j Wanted. TirANI'ED KNOW N—Dampier call VT tell the tfutb, and say that lie Never Deceives the Ladles, which is a great deal more than many of their huabands cau do, WAM'i'JKI), everyone wno is m neea oj a good Umbrella to see the stock at J. Gilmonr'a, Uppor Symond-street.—Ladiea, from 2b to 14b ; gents, from 8a 9d to 27s Od^See Advt. XyANTJKD KNOWN—Music, Musio, v V MUsis.—Another fresh lot of Piano Mune, all at 6d; SOngs, Dances, Pieces, to. Particular attentlen is called thia time to the Pieoe Music, all at 6d; no higher price. Come and me the grand dißplay of it in tie Auckland Market, near Wellesley-street.— W. H. Damuiar. WAN'i'UD KN O WS-That W. Payne, Baker, Ponsonby, is still Selling Bread, for Cash, 3d per 2ib. Loaf; i^ANTEl37l:very"bodyT(>l^RobieV's V T First-class Digestive Brown Loaf, light and wholesome; also Digestive Meal for Por ridge, Distoßtivo Meal for Breafi, Robley's Nu tritious Food for Infants and Invalids, Kobley's Patent Soli-raising Flour for Cakes, Puitrf, Sec Wholoßale and Retail. 25, Grey-street.—J. Robley. WANTED KNOWN-Selling Off — Towels, two for 3d; Calico. 2jd; Tape, blx knots for 3d; Cork Soles, 2Jd; Boys' Belts, 3d-at Dampier'B. ■ WANTKD KNOWN, that J. Taylor has Commonced Business next Hnlme's, Butcher, Qaeen-street, He kindly requests his friends and the general pnblic to roll up and give him a call. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. —Nate the address: J. Taylor, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, noxt Hulme'a Butchery. WANTED KNOWN—I am Selling Off at my Brunch Store in the Market as Well as at Wakefleld-Btreet.— W, H. Dampier.l, WANTED KNOWN—UOODSONS London Arcade is open daily from 9 till 9; Saturday, 10.30. Universally acknowledged to be the most extenßive, attractive, comprehen sive and economical Emporium of the useful and ornamental in the colonies. Stationery, Cutlery, Silver and Electro - plated Goods. Clocka and Watches, Jewellery, Perfumery, BrUehware, Mechanical and General Toys—all Fancy GOOds and Useful Articles, including some of the greatest Novelties to bo seen in town No plaoe in Auckland like the classified departments of the London Arcade, Where you can inapect all and nurchase only what you choose. See the five splended windows, all filled with New Goods.—llß, Queen and Viotorla streets, and Brandon Houae, Parnell. London Offloe, 58.'St Mary Axe. ; ' : WANTED KNOWN —Selling Off Infants' Elastio-eiilo Boots Is; Ladies' High-heeled E.S. do, 4s 6d; Croohet Cotton 2jd; Proas Holders, Id—At Dampier'B. WANTED, all the Ladies to call at my shop and gee the Splendid Glass Sugar Hasina and Butter Coolers at Is, and the moat varied assortment of better qualities. Cream Jugs, Bd • Jam Dishes, 6jd; Tumblers, SJd; Good Jugs, 4}d; Best Gold and White China Cups and Sauoera, lid; Tea ditto, 8d; White Stone, Cd and all other sorts equally oheap. Meat Dishes, 7d; Wellington Knife Poliah, 8d; Old Brown Windaor Soap, 7. cakes, Is; and the cheapest and best assortment of Vases, Ornaments, and all kinds of Crockery and Stationery at Knglish prices,.. Note?tbe address. F. a. HKNmaN garangahape Road, opposite Newton Hotel., WANTED"-IWANTKD to SelKCheap), Fine Salt Codfish, only Cd per lb., 6 lbs. for 2s Od, 5d lb. by the case of 30 iba; 30 doz. of Ladies' Black Straw Hats, assorted shapes, only 6d each: 10 doz. Ladies' Black Kid Glovob, only Is 3d pair, 3 pairs for 3s Gd; 8 nairs of Carriage Lamps, only 278 pair; about 30 doz. Fancy Green Cups and Saucers, Id and sd; Green Plates to match, 6d ;150 doz. Toy Plates with Piotures, 2d. 3d, and 4d each; Steel Pens. Is per box of 12 doz,; Note Paper, 5 quires, for lOd; Magnum Bonum Pons, 12 in a box, only 2_d box; .White Stono Cups and Sauoers, 6d, 5s 3d per doz.; Large Jugs, 4to the set, only 4s Cd sot. Be in time. Rat Traps, only 9a, 3 for 2b ; Bread Trays. Is; Bread Knivea, only 9d; Large Trays, only Is 9d, worth 2b 6d; 60 das.. Cups and Saucers, only id each; Sordines, 6d, 2 for lid, 5s por doz.; Cocoa and Milk, Is por tin, 5s 61 the half doz,: Rimmol'a Brown Windsor Soap, 7 cakes for Is ; Price's Carriage Candles, Is lb.; Prioe's Bed room Candles. 16 to the lb.. Is box; Lot of Cheap Pictures, in Gilt Frames, only Is 3d and 2s 3d. —H. Watts, Groy-street. Funeral Notices. I/*i T OVAL FOUNTAIN I -. /aT-.-_,^-* OF FRIENDSHIP I ||ysM? ifLODGE, 3920, 1.0.0. F., | - bvff^-^ilWlF Tll9 Members of the H j_^g^^Kf(____ above Lodge are reques- ■ fc?3) affis?w&i!'to|l t° assemble at the n W(SW*t*PtPr Lome - street Hall TO- B E__«sg£g!hß> MORROW (Thursday), at H 2.30 p.m., to attend the Faneral of our H late Bro. Giiobqe Daniel Burke. (J * Regalia: — Blaok Scarf .'and White ■ Gloves. ' |l Members of other Lodges are Invited H to attend. _\ By order of the N.G. m ROBT.C. MACDONALD, i ; Permanent Seoretary. Q If, 'i^^^f COURT NIL DKSPER- i ANDUM, No. 6195, | llTlJifl^^&kflfflW Members of the above H <J_____%*a^____tF Court ore respectfully re- B quested to meet TO-MORROW (Thurs- fl cay) AFTERNOON, at Montagne-Btreet, 3 Newton, at' 2.45, to accompany the H remains ot our late Brother Alfred fl Rouebts to the grave. '•: M Members of other Courts cordially H invited to attend. . Ii By order of the O.R. li H. T. GARRATT. § Secretary. ■ ■ HIWIIBIIIII' ——B—M——Bs /«i______ _ ca ~-\rATIONALINDBPEN- 1 t^^^Ofr DENT ORDER ODD fl UNITED BROTHERB LODGE, | No. 975. AD. 'fi Members of the above Lodge are in- m vited to meet on THURSDAY AFTER- fl NOON, at Montague-street. Newton, at H 2.45 sharp, to aocompany to tho grave B the remains of our lato respected Bro. n ALFRED ROUERTS. H .Members of the Pioneer Lodge oor- H dially invited to attend. |j By order of N.G. M ' : J. BROWNE, | Secretary. ■ lIMMXTATIONAL INDEPENDENT 1 _ffl£il ORDER ODDFELLOWS. ,fl m\, AUCKLAND DISTRICT. i of the above District are B requested to meet TO-MORROW fl (Thursday) AFTERNOON, at Mon- ■ " tsgttestreet. "Newton. 'at 2 45, to ■ * attend the Funeral of our late Bro, H Alfred Roberts. ' ' B By order of S. H. Monlden, G.M. fl , ...Tf ■ J.; MOORE, a Seoretary. fl - Meetins s. ■ "■ " ■ UCKLAND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. ■> By invitation of above Society. Professor Fraser will give a Leoture on '■ Aloohol v. Blood and Brain" on THURSDAY, August 18th, at 7.30 p.m. Several important experiments will be per formed, and mUßioal selections given during the evening. Admission Free. h an g■ a re i. SEED POTATOES (LAPSTONE KID NEYS) AT H. A. MoKEAN'S. Also, ;.; .: GARDEN SEEDS. Agent for Pond's Homoeopathic Medicines. •m/rxr'sici '"music: music Songs 1 Doets, Piano Solos, and Duets ■ ' Dances I Victoria Magazines I BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizee 1 BOOKS for Sunday-SohoollLlbrarieß POETICAL WORKS I NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS I SCRAPS! SCRAP ALBUMS 1 CHRISTMAS CARDS I BIRTHDAY CARDS! SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS 1 JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF THE ABOVE W. E. MEA RS, Bookseller, Stationer, and Musio Seller, queen-street. TJURE BONK DUST JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Are supplying Fine Bonedust of their own manu faoture. guaranteed free from any adulteration £3 10s per ton, sacks or bogs included, at the Mills, Freeman's Bay, or their Store, No. 8 Lower (Jneon-Btreet. Bones bought in any quantities. October 25, 1880 TjIREEMAN'S BAY SOAP WORKS. SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged thoir Faotory to doable its former size, and made costly addi tlons'to tho plant, are now in a position to com pete with any factories in New Zealand or New South Wales. Tho yearly increase of thoir trade, which has rendered tha extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the beat guarantee of the superior character of their goods. A Trial is respectfully solicited,



j To Jjet, rjHO LET, Sitting-Toom aSd Bed-room, tt With use of bath-room. In good position, near Qneen-street.— Apply thia office. 0 LET, withlm'mediate'possession, one of those beautilul'Ne w Shops at the oorner of Hobson and Victoria Streets,- water laid on, and every conVonie6o*Jfor living on the pre mises.—J. M. Lenno?v Sfen« Agent, Anglrlana. PO LET, Workshop in LcWer Albert street, now in occupation of Mr C. Bailey, next Mr Goldie's; suitable for gum storo or other business, -B. Tanner, 78. Qaeen-street. TO LET. a Furnished Room tor a single man, in Chapel-street, fYrti doors from the Alexandra Hotel.—Mrs. Purchase. TO LET, a House of Eight Rooms (Onehunga Road) with about li aore. -Also Cottages in Newmarket.—Wm. Dinnison, Agent, Newmarket, .__ TO LET, a Shop, with fixtures all com plete ; gas and water laid on. Terms very moderate.—Apply first »bop in Chapel-street, off Viotoria-Btreet. Immediate possesion. r 810 lE f, Two Shops or Offices in Lower JL Queen-atreet-Apply E. ond.A. Isaacs. TO LKT, a Five and Three-roomed House in Alexandra-street.—Apply Mrs James Irvin, top'ot Wakefield-street. TO LET, Gentleman'B Keßiaence and Grounds, beaattftaisfaltuated near Shelly Beaoh, Ponsonbyr hemse-containa 11 apartments, with necea3ory out-honseß^surronnded by forest and fruit ti'ees, wateKfrontage view of harbour unßurpoased. — D.'*<?i,-3vans, Agent, next to " Herald" office, Queen-otreeu DEVONPOKT, North Shore.—Cottages to Let, Furnished and Unfurnished. Good Building Lots for Sole.-Oliver Mays, Post-offloe Store, Devonport. INTRA L OFFICES, Goodaon's Cor ner.—Two of the large Rooms to Let.— Hiokson's G.N L. Agenoy. B7IIRST FLOOR to Let, situated over MJ Norwich Union Company's offices, Queen street.—Apply_^ward_ffinn£y^ort:Btreet.__ TKfOKTtI SHOBE,—To Let, a newly. J3I erected Villa Residence, a few minutes Walk from Devonport Wharf. Also, several Cottages.—Apply to K. and R, Duder, House Agents. For oaie. FOR SALE, a good Fellmongery Bust neea in a country distriot.—Apply to Box 205, Post-offloe. Auckland, FOR SALE, on very easy terms, a good Building Allotment in Parnell. If desired, a purchaser ■frill be assisted to build a house.— Apply J. M. and J. Mowbray, 42, Qneen-Btreet. rnOR SALE, a few Freehold Allotments, JD at Coromandel, 33 x 09, at 35s eaoh. Street frontage—Apply at onoe to Joshua Jackson, Bharebrolier, Insurance Buildings. BilOK SALE, Leasehold Property in __ Whangarei, built for Photographic pur poses and Fancy Goods Store, with Dwelling House.—For particulars apply to T. Harkis, Commission Agent. High Btreet. FOR SALE, Allotment in West-street, Newton, 75 feet x 100 feet, with Sir-roomed House (nearly new), wash-house, good well, tank, and every convenience; ground planted with fruit and ornamental trees.—For particu lars apply on the promises, or to A. Griffiths, at B, Tonka & Co. ■ : jmOR SALE, n First-class Country Store, 'F doingalargeandincreasingbußtneßß, ora Partnership could be arranged with a practical man having a moderate capital.—For full par ticulars apply personally to W. H. Metcalfe, 29, N.Z. Insuranoeßuildings. . ■ . ." 1/iOK IMMEDIATE SALE (cheap), in 3? . Ponsonby, a really good aud well-flnißhed Seven-roomed House, scnllery and washhouse, splendid well, tank. Sec, and large Harden.— Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, &c., Fort street. .■'.-- PON SONBY.-For Sale, the Dedwood Store,—Apply to R. Home, Shortland street. ... ■■__ frtOß SALE, the Eden Vale Post-office V Store. Terms easy.—S. Voile, House and Land Agent, next the Post-offloe. ■ POOR—NEW and Well-built Cottage of four X/£ia*J rooms, verandah, good well, &c., and Allotment 33 x 100.- S. Voile, House and Land Agent Bhortland-Btreet. ' ' FOR S ALB, Corner A Uotment in the Franklin Road.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, flhortland-Btreet. r?KAA—CHOICE Bnbnrban Villa Site, oon »WUU toining about 2_ acres, substantially fenced, laid out in grass, garden walks, and fully planted with fruit and ornamental treeß, forty minutes walk from Post-offl e.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shorthmd-Btreei. '£*iJ_f\-TVfO CAPITAL SHOPS, doing **' a good business, and let at good rentals, splendidly situated on a corner allot ment, 33 x 100 f eet.—s. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. jyro c—SUBURBAN Residence of ten rooms, Sjl—O w i_^ slatedrootcoach-honse, stable, five tanks, &c; also, fruit and ornamental garden of nearly an acre in extent. This desir able property is conveniently situated near the Newmorket Railway Station.—S. Vaile, House Laand nd Agent, Shortland street OR SALE, ''The Grange," near Ota huhu, 81 acres ot flrat-claPB grazing land, well watered, good brick dwelling-house of U rooms, good orchard.—Apply to F. J. Moss and Co.. Shortland-atreet. ■XT I N O E N T - S T X E E T. To bo Sold at a reasonable price to an early Dplicant. the Small DRAPER'S SHOP and DWKLLING-HOUSH! at present occupied by Mr] Goodwin. Apply on the premisea. pII V PROPERTY. FOR SALE, that Valuable Freehold Pro perty, situated oOrnor of Wyndham and Chapel- Btreeta, consisting of Shop, Printing Offloe, and four Dwelling-houses. Rental good. Prioe low. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. &pOR SALE, A BARGAIN. 107 Acres of Land, partly in grass, with Three-roomed Cottage, in good repair, two miles from Whanjarei; warm, sheltered aapect; well adapted for fruit-growing. Jfixtoneive run for cattle adjoining. Stock, &c, may be taken at valuation it desired, owner being obliged to leave for England. Apply to Frater Bjos., Auokland, or to K. Thompson, Whangarei. Ip 0 R S A L E. Concentrated Blood and Bone Manure manu factured by tho undersigned. No mineral matter whatever is used in the preparation, and we oan confidently recommend it. Prioe: Ist Quality, £9perton; bags included; 2nd Quality, £6 per ton, bags included. Samples can be seen, and further information Obtained, upon application to FISHER & CO., Qneen-street. A CHANCE FOR INVESTORS. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, The EDEN HALL at Eden Terrace; ,-:■ Also, tbe TWO SHOPS and DETACHED VILJjA adjooent to it. All substantially built and in good repair. The Shops are occupied, and the Hall is engaged nearly every night in the week. , •: The proprietor, Mr W. E. Payne, is leaving district, and hence his desire to sell. Intending purchasers are requested to apply on the premises. '■fl O.K. IS A L E. For Sale, at Stokes* Polnt-BnHding Allot ment, Six 132. For Sale, 700 acres Choice Land, riverfront age, 22 miles from Auckland, by good road; large dwelling-house, dairy, and all neoessary offices; extensive orchard, stocked with choice fruit trees; steamer three times a week. . Two Farms, 500 aores each, river frontage, 20 miles from Auckland, by good road. Stokes' Point—Half-acre Building Allotment near Wharf; also, other Deßirable Properties which cannot be advertised. St George's Bay Road, Parnell—Freehold block, 300 feet by 140 feet. Ponsonby—Three Choice Allotments. To Let, at Stokes" Point—Two Marine Villas, alao 5-roomed Cottage. THOMPSON & MORRIS, Brokers, House, Land, and General Commission Agents, No. 44 N.s. Insuranoe Buildings, next Acd dent Insurance Company. f*\ N . S A L. E, 100 TONS PBIMK CANTERBURY POTATOBS G. S. JAKINS, Custom House-street. •gEWCASTLE pOALS. NEWCASTLE COaLS. @HEAP! (^HEAPI (}HEAP! Ex Syrbn. BEST SCREENED NEWCASTLE COALS, Delivered within the City, at 30s. per ton in bulk; 23. per ton extra in bags. Suburbs equally cheap in proportion to distance. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! W. & G. WINSTONE. TEEMS CASH. August 12th. 1881. I ~ . ■ I "El E. PHIPPS' TIME TABLE, Leave Arch Hill: Leave National Bank: 8.15 a.m. 9 a.m. *9.30 a.m. "10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. 11.45 a.m. L3O p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 5.5 p.m. 5.45 p.m. 6.30 p.m. * Except Tuesdays and Thursdays, when thi 9 from Auokland, and 10.30 from Asylum wil 1 go to and from the Whan. J; rLOWMAB S TIME-TABLE i Leave Onennnga: Leave Auckland 8 a.m. 9-45 a.m. 12 noon i P.m. Special Coach aa per agreement. TVTUBTIi SHORE AND WAIWERA -?* royal mail coach. Time Table:— Leave Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, ever i Monday, Wbdnksday, and Friday, on arrive . of the 9 a.m, Boat from Auckland, Calling a the Lake, Lucas' Creek, Dairy Fiat, Wade, am ■ Orewa. Leave Waiwera Hotel every Tuksda - Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., for th > North Shore, JAMES LORD,) I, } Proprietors, JAMES DODDB) ¥ •■•'.- •'*■ *? _ M



St., ~', I - =a~ Public Notioes. pAKIH A E A BLOCK. Crown Lands Office, Patea, sth August, 188 L FURTHER SALE of Rural, Sobithbak, and Villaob Skttlembnt Lands for Cash, at public auction, and on Deferred Payments on application. Caps amd Opunake Sujrvev Districts AND ! Village Settlement of Rahotd. farther Sections of Land in the above Dis tricts wiU to open for application on MONDAY, sth September, at Patea, Hawera, and New Plymouth; and on sale, by public auction, at New Plymouth, on THURSDAY, the Bth September. *.__—.-. * Contested applications for any of the Deferred Payment Sections will also be decided on the Bth September at New Plymouth. Full particulars may be obtained and Plans Inspected at any Land Office in the Colony. Commissioner of Crown Lands, mO BE SHORTLY PUBLISHED, Edited by R. J. Feltus, " HOW THE KICH DRIVE THEIR CARRIAGES AHD THE POOR MAN CANNOT GET AN ACRE," TUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, T>ROAD pLAIN /^.OLD "DRACELETS. F. H. LEWISSON. "VT O T I C E. I will not be Responsible for any Debts con tracted in my name without my written order. B. JAMES GREENING. TySSOLUTION Oir PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between us, the undersigned, as Drapers and Clothiers, under the name, style, or firm of "Rnshbrook & Briflgman," has this day toon Dissolved by our mutual consent. The business will in future be carried on by W. R. Bbidqman, who will pay all debts owing by the lato firm, and to whom all debts owing to the late firm must be paid. Dated this 17th day of August, 1881. WM. RUSHBROOK:. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN. Witneßß—WmtiiAM Tbokkk, Solicitor, Auckland. T> U B L I C NOTICE. " Honour to them where honour is due." JAMES REID & SONS Beg to call the attention of the Publio to their FURNITURE EMPORIUM, Situated in Hobson-stbbet. Their Oablnetmakinz is equal to any in New Zealand. Furniture Repaired and Re-polished on the shortest notioe, and in the best work manlike manner. • "\TEW ZEALAND FERNS, mounted or -13 unmounted, boxes, books, and cards.— The Fern Dep6t,3lo, Upper Queen-street. X OPPENHEIMER & CO., X CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. AUCKLAND, Are taking orders for the American Fenolng Company's ■ < .- Steel Jjarb x enck W ire. The Cheapest and Best in the Market, at £42 10 8, PBR TON for 3* £AjR PER TON for Galvanized. Duty Paid and Free, Delivered at Wharf, Auckland. For terms and f nil particulars apply to OPPENHEIMER & CO., XCUSTOM-HOUBE-STBBBT, ~_f Auckland. J\. ULMAN'S PHOTO ROOMS, SHORTLAND-STREET. Tourists' snd Viaitora are invited to Inapeot Pulman's Views of the Hot Lakes, Anokland and Bush Soenery, See. The greatest variety of Original Portraits of Maori Celebrities in No w Zealand. PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. OTATOES! POTATOES! .' ~.-'. POTATOE3! Tho undersigned have in stock :— . Prime Waikato Table Potatoes Prime Cantbrbctbtj no Hobastown Seed do 'Flttkub ASHLEA7 EIDNRYS Taylor's Kxdneys , Jaokson's e:idnbyß, Sec, Sec, See. ■ They are also prepared to supply, in any Quan tity, their oelebrated MIXTURE FOR ROOT CROPS and MIXTURE FOB GREEN CROPB. tbe tiso of which has produced such remarkable results as to need no comment. . Also, all kinds of Bonedust and Guano, in any quantity. W J. HURST & CO., 101, QUEEN. STREET. m srir nnnvir r^OOOHKS,aiasychairsand mS* 'V/ Stuffed Chairs of ail dea t>7, «ueen-st. orlpt i onß . t x-tt nnn-cw r'ARPETS, Hearthrugs, Id n f*S2£k+ ' noloum, Floorcloth, Mat- B7,Wueen-Bt. ting, Door Mats. Bath Mats. ' ~" rpELESCOPE Tables, Oval Tgr tt niinn-ir -*- Tables, Hound Tables. » nn^SSS^ Writing Tableß, Oooasionai 87, yueen-st. Tttl)leß _ effee Md Gipsy Tables &c, m p.-a nnntrv f^LTxT Chimney GloSßes and T m rnSSniit ' ** Mahogany Toilet Glasses ____*_ in great variety. .:.'.":: - «,TT nruivw TRUN BEDSTEADS —Half T'£? o„^it A Tester, French. Stump, 67, yueen-st. Baaing, in, n chair lieo- ; steads and Iron Cots. GILT Cornices and Poliaho d Cornice Poles, Venetian 67, Queen-st. ' Blinds, and Patent Spring \ Roller Blinds. ARDROBES, Drawers, . Waßbstands, Toilet 67, Queen-st. Ware, in single and double ■■-:■: ■ - ■■■BOtB. — - IBKRAL DISCOUNT to ~. „„ ~,,,„ „ Cash Purchaaers. All S^i_^LY^ g°ods deliveredFßKEm town 87. wueen-si, Oataloguesforwardedton pub .-.t i-s. 1 ■ '■ -Jioation. _ ■' o p H E A-P • T I M B E Rl CHEAP tIMBEH I To Clear our Yards, we are now Selling Off all our present Stock at a n ,, ~ [ ; GREAT REDUCTIONS i ! Job Lots at any Price to effect i i ,;', ".'. . :.■'','-.' Clearance. ■ [ NE W ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY. WELLESLEY-STREET OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS WARBHOUBE.- C. G. Hill, Importer of Paperhangings, Oils, Colours, Gloss, Varnish, White Lead, Sec, Gilt and Stained Mouldings and Piotorea, Sec Pic • ture-framing to order. Jtwt landed, ex ' Coro nilla' and 'Loch Doon,' 215 packages Paper hangings, White Lead. Oils Sec— Please note the address: Wellesley-street West (opposito Market entrance). - ';_ -4?1 O) T0 £100° LENT on Building d& .SL " Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sole on fourth page. Six per cent allowed on money deposited for Investment. —C. Williamson, Land, Estate and Finanoial Agent. Vulcan Lane. LI-QUOK TEA COMPANY, LONDON. T E A, SPLENDID VALUE. BOOKS. > Handsomely Bound, and by Popular Authors W. S. COLLINS, AGENT, Manukau Road, Parnell, Auckland. < Terms Strictly Cash. INDIA AJNJJ CHINA TE.A WAREHOUSE, NO, 95, VICTOBIA-STREET. Ti oundersitrnedwishoatocall special attenhoi at the present time to the splendid Blend Teai he is offering. Being near the end of 18S0-1 Tei • Season, and anxious to clear several balances o stock, he has determined to give his customer seme unusually good values—notably in la 8d ' 2b, and 2s 6d quotations. The 3s is recommendci as a blend or combination of a variety of tin Finest Teas that have found their way into oui market; and he would further add,—there is ni exaggeration in this last statement. Being a large importer of Teas, he is able t< give undoubted values, and continues doings* to secure a large independent publio patronage. a A strong rich thick liquoring Tea.. _ Is 8t 1 " Tea Extraordinary," a thorough econo mic tea, with Aesam flavour .. ..2s - " Family Mixture," very choice, rich, and , pungent—Darjeeling kind.. .. - 2a 6c "Very Rich Deep Brown Tea" .. -- »f Quotations for Box Teas represent exception ally good values for the time of year, and in cludea some of the choice First Crop Teas ol the season. Present prices for really gooc China Teas:—2os, 225, 21a, and 26b pot box. .Dxnaxeoo. |g|j^ WHITEHEAD, ». Tea Importer, Terms Cash. 95. Vletoria-st.. Aucklam , TJOTICBI NOTICE • L. H. GREEN begs respectfully to Inform th d Public of Auckland that he has for Sale th! Planting Season, a Healthy Stock of Fru; v ; Trees, Shelter and Ornamental Trees, an c : Shrnbs. Gardens and Pleasure Grounds Lai '■ Out and Planted. All orders left aF my Plat ! Stall. No. 6, City Market, will meet wit prompt attention; or at Lllydala Nursery, Oni ' 'ireeHill. ■■ ■ ■ ■:■-■■■■■ . '■■' • ■ ■ . ■■ ■ :::.:! •; :



; ■ . -■' ■" i a a ■ a Personal. - PWISHEIMER.— A Letter for yoa*t; • General Poet-offlce, Auckland. ■' . 7 jjosu and Founa. LOST, a Small Parcel containing docu ments. —Finder reward od by leaving above ■ , t at Bvickimo Star offloe. _^_ ! LOST, a Letter containing a Cheque.— The finder will be rewarded by bringing same to J. Beld, Insurance Buildings. OJ3T, a Part of a Geld Earring, in Symonda-street or Kyber Pas9.-Findor wiU receive 2a 6d reward on leaving it at W. Bayne'a Furnishing House, Kyber Pass. L~"OST, on the 7th inst., in Wellesley. Htrppit a Yellow Pup (bull and mastiff).— Any one flndtog it wUI receive 5a by applying to Royal George Hotel. Newmarket. . .. f Ir«OUND, a Bird. Owner can have it by paying expenses. - Apply at the> corner shop of Netom and Wellesley-streets. Board ana jttesiaence. [ ™ A GENTLEMAN visiting Auckland for, , A a few months requires Board and Bed;1! diLlnag^odprivate ( flimily.-Addreßs'*Lex,- i) STAR Office. _ —. 3 , ,„ oiUPfiBIOR Accommodation tor Wy S and Gentleman or twogentlemen friends: ni other lodeerß or children.-Apply by tne» Standpipe, Wellealey-atreetJWest. i^OMFORTABLFBoard and Residence BOARD AND LODQINS -•• * •** W~* SrNQLK BOOM ''"• Ecclesiastical. WELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. MB THOMAS SP^WwUipr^^;: tbe above place of worship THIS tweunesaoyf,. -. EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. Anxious onquircre apecially invited. oT'r" DAVID'S PRESBYTEKIAN h CHURCH, Upper 3^°"^™^-^! M Induction of the Rev. T. MMBM >*g*gg W to the pastoral charge of the above wHlteKe place in the Church TO-MORKOW jinursaayi EVENING, August 18, at 7 30 0 clock. QT. SEPULCHRE'S PARISH. The Right Rev. the Bishop has kindly eO*! eented to give a Lecture on >_fir__\ " WICKLIFFE, THE CHURCH IN" HIS DAYS, . AND &S ENGLISH BIBLE," *■ __ tho Parish Sohool-house (the old Church, Symonds-Btreet), on FRIDAY NEXT, August 19, Commencing at 7.30 p.m. . - The delivery of this moat appropriate Lecture wm to practically the inauguration, ofteold Church as a Parish Lecture Hall; it is hopriU therefore, that there will to a large attendance. Prooeeds in Aid of the SehooMiouae Repairs Fund. ADMISSION. 18. Banlcruptcv in pacea. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DIaTRSCT. IN BANKRUPTCY. fc the matter of "The Debtors and Ore- ditors Act, 187a" and of the several amendments thereto, and of the Bank ruptcy of Charles Little, of Whanga poua, Contractor, a Debtor, f 1 ,f Notioe 1b hereby, given tbat a sufficient nnm tor of Creditors of the said Charles Littienot having attended the First Meeting of Oreaton. appointed to be held on Tuesday, the Kith day of August, 1881, iv the Buildings of the £ upren»; a Court-house, Auckland, at the hour of U o olook •:. in the forenoon, or at the adjournment thereof, on Wednesday, the 17th inßtant, at the same plaoe andhonr, I havo, in pursuance of the Mta, section of "The Debtorsl and Creditor Act, 1876." appointed Thomas Macffariane, ot AuolS-; land. Certificated Accountant in Bankraptcy, to be Creditors' Truatee of the Property of the said Charles Little; and that tho Baid Thomas Mao ffarlane has intimated to me, xn writing, his aooeotanoe of the said offloe. at Aucklandthisl7th dwof Anpst.lSK. Deputy Registrar. E. T. DUFAUR, " ' '"■ -'■' Shortland-Btreet, Auckland, __..,, ,; ;;• 0t *. Solicitor for the said Charlea Little. t f j ' Tenders. / mHO SHIPBUILDERS.. DEVONPORT STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). , Tenders wm be reoeived by the undersigned until 4 n.m. on sth September, for the Coiiirtrno tion of a Second Boat tor the abova Particulars may to obtained at the Company!* § office, 78, Qneen-street.^^ ~,,,■_,' , ;__•';: Secretary.' TJI EN D E - R'-.f >». Tenders will to reoeived until 20th instant for the Erection of House ond Shop on Mount Eden Road. Plans and specifications at T. Adamss, Mount Eden Road. n '■'vii *■ * August 17,1881. ■•""' ;"■ ' mENDERS FOR FLAGGING*^ Tenders will be reoeived by the undersigned until THURSDAY, 18th instant, at noon, for the Purohase of Stone Flagging on footwayß in Queen and Victoria streets, at Union Bank, in termß of specification to to seen at the Bank. The highest or any tender not necessarily 000611 J. E. POUNDS. Manager. m O BUI L D E ; ,R S. Tenders wm to reoeived until Noon of tho 24th inst. for the Erection of a Warehouse.ana | j other works in Shortland-Btreet. . . ~ , . 1 ,- :. R. KEALS & SON, Architeots. N.Z.lnauranoe Buildings. TENDERS required up till noon of 20th/ mßtant.for Shop and Dwelling-house <mf Mount Eden Road. Plan and specification oan, ; ; . be seen at the residence of B. Pllllnger, Mount,;, y Eden Koad. TW'EWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TENDERS FOR CARTING. Tenders wm bo received by the above Board r -j untU FRIDAY, the lSth, for Carting.Broken.. ■,> ■_ Metal and Sooria ABh until end of current rear., , -,-_ For particulars, apply to Mr Thomas Faiuder. , Tenders to be addressed to '-.—.—j- '■■ ■■■'■■: :H 1 :.,; R.T. WABNOOKi.,j r . v > . Chairman. i;m TO BUSH CARPENTERS AND>^ ~-', : .OTHERS. .„'.',' -..".■'"<,', {_]_{, Wanted. Tenders by Gutlirle & Larnaeh's Ob. 1 "> I (Limited), for the Large Mill Dam- at Kare ,:; Kare. Plans and specifications may be seen at.;;; their Offices, Onohunga, or at the Mills, Mann« ,/ kau Heads, up to THURSDAY, 18th August >B_V,;:.t 5 p.m.. when tenders wmolt^^ ,-."..', Engineec- ~■;■>£ "■*; ;'."; . 'Mosicai.'.: ; - "7 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL ;! EXHIBITION, 1880-188 L , > The Piano awaeds. ; ;: THE BRINBMEAD PIANOS were afr -; oorded the Highest Award, viz.. TwoGou>.<! • MedaEß ; also First Prize for Concert Grands. ~ , First Prize for Drawlngroom Grands, First-) Prize for Short Grands, and First Prize for Up- , 1 right Pianos. ■ - ■- ' SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL.; EXHIBITION, 18791880. ;->,;,?;'» The Piano awaeds. . ,J;"-> THE BRINSMEAD PIANOS wereaccorded.,!. the Highest Award, viz., the First Prize Medal ,; and Special Diploma above all competitors, j ..-,. BRISBANE INTJERNATIONAIiife EXHIBITION, 1880. •The Piano Awards. THE BRINSMEAD PIANOS were accorded '. the Highest Award, viz., tiie two First and , only special Prize above all competitors. : .- PREVIOUS INTERNATIONAL ; EXHIBITIONS. .;; _/"7 The Piano Awakds. . . ■ 'r SHE BRINSMEAD PIANOS wereaccorded",'; tho Cross of the Legion of Honour, the Gold " Medals and Special Diolomas at Paris, London, Philadelphia, South Africa, Antwerp, Sec, Seo.; '. ond are unanimously declared, by tbe leading ,' ■ Judges and professors of music throughout tha'" L world, to be the Best Piakob manufactured. Auctions. .';.; i " f~i'i': , a;,',,;. ';,',,;.. j i TO-MORROW. 8 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. ' a At 12 o'Clock, Noon. IAT ARTHUR'S MAK..T,'; j (Furniture Department). '..". ' \ PERSONAL EFFECTS-A lot of Good Clothing. Books, Sec; Household Furnl * nitnro and Effects (New and Second-hand); a nice assorted lot of Toilet Sets, Boot Trunks;': Stoveß, Ovens: a lot of good Pictures, Piano,' i Organr, Sewing Machines; a large case of As sorted Drapery; Large Glass Show Case. ''...' t FRIDAY. AUGUST 20. ~~ "\- I ■ . ', ':.':'•;- - THE HAYMAR KET, ;. > 1 XTIOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri.V; . X? day, 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, , £ 38 sacks Flukes :'.-i h :«.& '• 32 sacks Hobart-ans '■<'>'. 220 sacks ditto '' _ -***.■'■ . ;';/;; It 30 aacto Poverty Bay Ryegrass ■ " ■ _ 120 Books Bran. . ' »t ALFRED BUCKLAND.' b . - , y(? -,-.;'. a, \ — —— ' — ' _—— Continued on Fourth Page). , ____ m __—^__m