he would support the bi|l, but until it was done he could not do so. ' Mr Pitt would vote for the second read ing. Without some such measures he saw no prospect of the railway works being completed. ,„ Mr SeddON objected to the bill, arguing that the proposal was altogether at Variance with the "policy enunciated by the Govern ment last session. After further discussion, the House divided—Aye3, 31; noes, 5. The Bill was read a socond time, and ordered to be committed to-morrow.

WRECK OF THE RONA.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HELENSVILLE, this day. Harry Stanaway returned from the wreck of the Bona last night, having gone out on Saturday, via Wharepara. He went south of the wreck, aud found nothing. He then traversed from the wreck to the South Head, about ten mi.es from the wreck.

Parallel to Shelly Beach, he found the body of a young man about sft. Din. high, with a good set of teeth, light hair, and no whiskers,. with all the flesh off the body except tbe hands and feet. It was possibly washed oil" by the action of tne tide. He had on a pair of white drawers hanging on one leg, and worsted socks with white tops, and half-soled elastic boots. He had on no other clothing. He also found one of the ship's hatches lying twenty yards away higher up on the beach.

Five miles further north he found one of the vessel's coir warps, and two miles north of that a keg of butter, and a mug, and one mile beyond another rope warp.

There was no sign of tbe boat any, where. .

To Stanaway it is evident the vessel cap sized at sea, and the man, whose body has been, found tried to come ashore on the hatch but was washed off iv.the serf, there being no other,piece of wreckage within five miles of the body. Stanaway, who was accompanied by Henry, Bailey, dug a hole in the sand above high water, and buried the body with the booming of the serf for a burial service. He brought up portions of the. hair, and for warded it to Mr D. H. McKenzie. He c6uld make no further , examination on the wreck, as the water filled in holes as fast as he dug. Fiohi the description of the body found it Is concluded that it is neither that of Cap tain Kenneth McKenzie or bis mate, Mr Robert Smith; They were both men who stood abbut 6 feet high, iind the former was dark compiexione'd. The probability/there fore, is that the body is one of the other two men, Who' are not so well known here, and his friends Will be able to recognise it by the description given. " ,

HARBOUR BOARD.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon. There were present: Mess s Compton (in the chair), J. M! Clark, Waddel, Aicken, Thompson, Mays, McKenzie; Stone, Owen, McMillan, and Morrin. Mb Isaa.cs.—A letter was received, stat ing that Mr Edward Isaacs was again un able to attend the meeting of the Board, be ing confined to his bed through illness. Dock Wokks.—Mr G. S. Cooper wrote from the Colonial Secretary's office at Wellington, stating that the application for an Order-in-Uouncil to enable the Auckland Harbdur Board to proceed with works in connection with the Calliope Graving Dock, together with plans and specifications, giving details of the works for which the oider was required, had been referred to the Customs Department (Marine Branch). Quarantine Regulations.—Mr G. S. Cooper forwarded copies of regulations frallied under the Public Health Act for the performance of quarantine for small-pox by vessels arriving from an infected port. PKBiSTJVIAN's Dredge-.—Mr Thos. Pratt, Secretary of the Bluff Harbour. Board, applied for information regarding the work ing of the Priestman's Dredge, as that Board had the purchase of one of these dredges under consideration.—Agreed that the Engineer should report, and that the information be supplied.

Telephones.—Mr J. Orchiston, Inspec tor of Telephones, wrote stating it was pro posed to extend the Telephone Exchange to Queen-street Wharf, and asking for per mission to run the wires under the wharf above high water mark. It would, he said, be necessary to make a few fixtures to the beams of the wharf to support the wires with, but he didnot think they would inter fere in any way.—The request was complied with. ". • ■• ,'...'■

Wharf at Tamaei Heads.—Messrs Gilford and Evans applied to the Board tor assistance in the erection of a wharf to tap the West Tamaki and surrounding dis tricts. They gave as reasons that the work should bs undertaken:—(l) That the cost would not be great; (2) that several owners and others were willing to assist ; (3) that the.natural outlet for a large portion of country was from or to a wharf where the proposed one was to be situated; (4) the security to the wharf would be great owing to the situation of the reef; (5) the harbour dues would be increased by the opening up of additional seaboard; (6) facilities would be given to new comers and others who might desire to reside some small distance from town by sea.—Agreed that the appli cants be informed that the Board has no funds at its disposal for the purpose, nor has it any power to grant permission, but that every other assistance in the matter be afforded, . > ,-.

' Alteration of Boundaries.—Messrs Hesketh and Richmond wrote stating that they were directed by the Parnell Borough Council to give notice of its intention to apply to the Government to alter the boun daries of the Borough on its north west side by making the creek in Mechanics' Bay, and the sea frontage, the boundary of the Borough; and the effect of which alteration would be to include allotments Nos. 1 to 18 of the reclaimed land, and restore the origi nal boundaries -of the Parnell Highway District.—Referred to .Works and Endow ment Committee to report upoD.

, Overcharge.—Mr Walter Sloarie com plained that he was overcharged Is per ton on fire-clay. The charge for coal was only Is per ton, and fur fire-clay 2s per ton. Unless a reduction were made he would be compelled to stop bringing the clay to town.—Agreed that the rate be 6d per ton.

; Quarrying Stone,—Mr J. Lamb ap plied for permission to quarry stone for his wall in Fort-street at a place known'as Nelson's: Quarry,. Rangitoto, and he also suggested that the rate for wharfage be six pence per ton.—The rate was fixed at 6d per ton, and the application was granted.. Crown Grant.—Mr D. A. Tole, Com missioner of Crown Lands,: wrote'stating that a Crown grant in favour of the Auck land Harbour Board aad their successors, of the southern portion of allotment 12 A, section' 2, consisting of 1 acre, 2 roods, 18 perches, at Takapuna, would be delivered on application to the District Land Registrar. Testimonial.—Mr Harry Wrigg, Wel lington, secretary to a fund for presenting a testimonial to Mr Charles Callis, in recog nition of the manner in which he had dis charged the duties of Secretary to' the Royal Commissioners, Sydney . and Mel bourne Exhibitions, wrote asking for a donation to the fund.—Agreed that the request cannot be complied with.

.butchers' Canvassers.—Mr G. Hulme complained that partiality had been shown by the pilot in charge of the Herraione to the waterman employed as canvasser by an opposition butchering firm. The writer stated that his representative was in close proximity to the ship for a con siderable time, but was not allowed to com municate -With her, while the waterman from the opposition establishment was per mitted to go on board and take business cards and recommendations to the captain before the Health Officer had visited the ship.—Referred to the Chief Harbour master to report. Wores Committee Minutes.—The minutes of the . Works and ;Endowment Committee recommended :—That a copy of clauses 1 and 3 of the Chief Harbourmaster s report be forwarded to Captain Elliott, and that his attention be drawn to subsection 5 of section B.of the by-laws,in reference to the time goods shall be allowed to remain on the wharves. —The minutes Avere confirmed.

Finance Committee.—This Committee recommended—(l) That the application of Jenkins for an increase of salary be deferred till December, when salaries will be 'taken into consideration and voted. (2) That as the funds of the Board will not admit of the expenditure, the consideration of the applications for a bridge at Kauri Point and for new trees on the western side of the Queen-street wharf be deferred. (3) That the question of reclamation in Mechanics' Bay be referred until the Board are prevented from depositing the silt at the' Railway Reclamation. (4) That the Board subscribe to one leading news paper in Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin.—The minutes were confirmed,— Captain McKenzie protested againsfsuch a useful work as the construction of the te»s being deferred, and money being spent on a dock which would not be required for a con siderable time.—An amendment that the clause referring to tees be referred back to the Committee for further amendment, was negatived by JPq§^. !g§ (Lett sitting.) ' "\

DREDGINGS FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC.

[ByKaiViti. Dispute Over --leT ownership oi ; an. island. Tdi the north of Kadavu is an island callec; "Ono," a fine large piece of land, but nol composed of very rich soil. However il bears plenty of cocoanuts, and is well grassed. There had always been: much trouble and disputes as to who owned this island. The Kadavu people claimed it as [ theirs from time immemorial, but the Rewa chiefs laid claim to it by right of conquest. So upon one occasion the head chief of Hewn [sold the island to a white man for a cattle run, and further agreed to put him in pos ' session. The trade as payment consisted mostly of muskets, powder, and ball. This was paid down and received; but when the chief was requested to fulfil the rest of the bargain by installing the purchaser in possession, he prevaricated, and did not like that part of the job at all. But the white man was not to be done, so finally with.a very bad grace the chief got on board his canoe with some followers, and set sail for " Ono." When near the beach he said to the white, " That is the island; it is yours for ever. Good byo I I have to get back quickly to a meeting at Rewa." But the purchaser made him land and walk sonic little distance towards the town to inform the Ono natives of the change of ownership. There was no occasion, how ever, to go very far, for the natives of the island, hearing beforehand of the Rewa chief's impudence, rushed out from all quarters with guns and muskets, peppering away at the landing party at a great rate, aud threatening to murder all hands. A rapid retreat, was made by the Rewans for their canoe, and they did not feel safe until their sail was up, and they were well quit of the bay. That was all the white man saw of his new property, and the trip was anything but a picnic for him. This same chief had a mania for selling anybody else's land buit his own. He did not care a rap as long as he got the trade. He once sold the beautiful island of Vatu Lele, which is about eight miles long and two broad to a New Zealand, solicitor .for twenty-five pounds. I need not say possession was never obtained. With all his rascality he had a turn for Fijian joking. He arrived late one night at his dwelling upon the Rewa, tired and hungry, after a canoe ex cursion. He sent across to the large house occupied by his wife for food, but she was chattering and laughing with _some stran gers, and did not seem to bestir herself in the matter at all. This was told tlie chief, who said quietly, ".put a firestick in her house, perhaps that will wake her up." Now as a chief's .word is equivalent to a command, this was done. Some of his people not knowing how the fire occurred commenced to put it out. " Don't disturb yourselves," said .the chief; "don't;put out the lamp by which I am going to see how to eat my food,* bring me my food at once, or I shall have need to light a few more lamps." Yams, fish, and taro soon made their appearance, and the. chief was rendered happy. He was of an inquir ing turn of mind,, and ,one day he asked permission from the European magistrate to, shoot a cow belonging to a white gentle man. He Was properly informed as to the danger of such a proceeding, and the trouble he would get into in consequence;; so he ordered a kaisi (common' person) to, do the job, reasoning to himself that if any punish ment was inflicted by the Court that man would have to bear the brunt of it, while he would eat the cow, and get off scot free. The man was given a loaded musket, and' commanded to do the act at once. Luckily, however, he hesitated, and told the police, which soon put a stop to the whole affair. The chief was nonplussed, and said it would not have been so, in the old times, and further only for the law he would have clubbed the kaisi with his own hands for reporting his superior. He went away in disgust, and shot a poor Woman's little pig that she kept in a.stye, for which he was fined, and made to return another pig of the same size. .? After this he gave.up studying the law; he said it was beyond his comprehension; : >. -■■■.■■■

CIVIL WAR ON THE SIGA TOKA RTVER,

The Siga Toka river, in the Province of Nadroga, runs far into the interior of the island. The lands on either side were always considered by the natives as the finest in.'their country. The soil yielded all manner of yams, sweet potatoes, and bananas, whilst the water gave them fish and cockles in unlimited quantities. Towns thickly studded the banks, and.the moun tains and bills adjoining were full of villages, fortifications, and look-outs, for they were a fierce, and warlike race, bold, and ever ready for battle. They possessed better qualities for fighting thad most 6f the tribes, being quicker in action, and also having the courage to attack an enemy full in the face without waiting, as was the Fijian custom, to go through the form of blackguarding one another for half a day, thereby losing much valuable time and allowing the courage, of their men to gradually ooze away. Now some of these tribes banded themselves to gether and declared war against their liege lord the chief of Cuvu. Luckily he had suspected them for sometime, and therefore they did not catch him asleep. He sent out spies and runners to observe the movements of the enemy, and when he found they had taken the war track, he marched toward them at the head of his best warriors. They ' met, and a bloody fight took place, which lasted nearly all day. The Cuvu people drove the mountaineers back, but were too exhausted to follow up their victory. Their chief, too, was all but killed during the melee, He tripped and fell. The club of his antagonist was descending rapidly to break his skull, when he uttered a low, peculiar cry. The mountaineer knew by the sound that it was the chief himself, and as ho was of. too low a rank to kill him he dropped his weapon and ran for his life. The club fell upon the chief's head and knocked him senseless. The next day they again engaged the enemy,driving them to wards the river,: burning down towns and villages, and destroying the -food grounds. Finally a stand was made upon the Upper Siga Toka river. The brave young chief Na.Novo, however, whom nothing seemed to stop, again defeated them, and hurriedly followed the river down, taking the principal towns by assault, and causing such havoc and.desolation that the remainder of the rebel tribes sued for peace upon any terms, giving up their lands and everything they possessed, for they were completely crushed and worn out. Peace was granted, but their lands were confiscated. Na Novo dealt leniently with them, but he told them he would stand, no more nonsense, and that he intended to put white men upon some of their lands, men who could bring muskets into the field; and he kept his word.

This chief was a sincere friend to the white men, and often sent WPJcdpr .warned them when any danger or plots were being concocted against them. He was always the first to try and maintain good order in Ida province. When he turned Christian he assumed the name of Ratu Kini. He died from a dysentery during the measle epi demic in Fiji; and his; body was buried in the square or the town of Cuvu. Nearly all the grownrup mountaineers came down, each carrying a large stone from their hill towns to keep erect an immense cairn_ that is raised, over the grave. Ratu Luki, the eldest son, took charge of the district after his father's death, his authority being con firmed bythe Colonial Government.

PRIMITIVE RELIGION.-A SEA SERPENT,

Upon one occasion I asked the old chief what their fathers worshipped years ago. He replied, " They prayed to the spirits of their" ancestors, and also to spme_ large, very large; serpents that were in different parts of Nadroga." .He, described a serpent that had been frequently seen coming out of the sea upon moonlight nights with a comb upon its head like that of a fowl. It used to enter a cave contiguous to the town of Cuvu. It had done no harm to any of them, but they; were afraid of at, and anything they were afraid of they tried to propitiate by prayeri ■ This serpent was seen one even ing making its way across the sandy, beach straight for the cave, so a young man with more courage than the rest determined to follow it. Taking an axe, be entered the cave with the intention of killing this im mense reptile. That young man never came back again to visit his aged parents, and the heathen, priests took occasion to hold forth to the others of the tribe on the foolishness of young men in general at tempting to perform almost impossible things without consulting then: elders, especially the priests, who for a few mats, whales' teeth, and other nchesm payment could make them invulnerable. Those priests evidently had an eye to business. I went into this fearful cave by myself, although Ratu Kini begged of me not to do so. iHe actually trembled, and turned yellow and funked at it. 1 said to him, "You are a Christian, are you not?" He said,. "Ok, yes." I then said, "Well, if that is the case, you ought not to be frightened. Come along: we will go in together." But he took to his heels, and made speedy tracks to his town, telling his people he was sure I would never come back.; the monster would swallow me at a mouthful. In the meantime I had explored this wonderful place, which was merely a big hole in a cliff about ten feet long and twelve broad. ~' There was no sign of any serpent, nor "of anything else, excepting a 'f»w very beautiful land shells, which I 'brought away. .When Tgot back to Cuvu r£fl|the cMef andpople, and Itbuikalso

to their intense disgust, that the whole yarn—snake, cave, and all—was only bunkum. ' They evidently did not relish the idea of their favourite traditioh being so rudely dp'sefc , There" wits anbther lot of i serpdhtS that tlie Nadroga^epffie Used td ! pet dud pray to, consisting of a,fatneri , mother, arid son. Tliey inhabited a^ave 1 in a large rock upon the Upper Siga Toka b river, near Mata-ni-vatu. Na Mudu, the fc chief of the tribe, told me he had often seen 1 them when a child, but for many years they 1 had not made themselves visible. These J serpents had also combs, or wattles, upon J their heads. They only issued forth from - their dwelling upon great feast days, when ■ their portion of food was allotted them, • which after eating they retired to their 1 cavern. Sometime after I visited this ■ cave also, but as usual there was no sign ; of bones, skin, serpents, or anything else 1 excepting stalactitesi One thing I did see outside, upon the face of the p'erpdndicttlar : 'cliff, and that was many banyan trees, apparently quite petrified. The whole of this immense rock is of white marble, intersected with red veins*. I brought away many specimens, which I gave to different officers of British men-of-war, who had them cut and polished for paper weights. A PICTURE OP NAMOSI.-A CONSUL'S __._rxuj.ux EXPERIBN ce. Namosi is situated in a lovely valley, with a fine river of crystal water running through it. It is well sheltered, being surrounded with mountains, The highest is known as Voma, and is 3,800 feet above the level of the sea. The scenery is unsurpassed in Fiji. From here to Bimaua, passing through Veinuga, the country is park-like, and lit I for agricultural or pastoral pursuits. Around Bimaua, which is on the Upper Siga Toka river, the land is Very lev el, and numerous lagoons, filled With waterfowl, are quite handy to the fan. n. In the in terior this large island is fit for planting purposes. When the White settlers were commencing some years ago to plant cotton on the banks of the Rewa a disturbance took place between the planters and natives some distance up the river; The British Consul visited the place in his boat to enquire into the matter with a vibW of bringing about a better state of feeling between the two races; The weather was very dirty, and everyone was wet and miserable. When the Consul was returning down stream the rain.fell as it only can in the tropics. The native crew, were, shiverr ing, and pulled hard to get back to their houses, when, just before the boat turnod out of - the main river to take a shortcut through the Na Kelemusu channel, a voice was heard from the top of the high bank hailing the Consul, and a. man was seen with a wooden leg, who pegged his way down pretty quickly in the stiff clay to the boat. His wooden member got bogged, and he was apparently tho Worse of liqupr. He gabbled out hurriedly to the Consul, " Oh, sir Imy name is S . lam just 35 years of age. ,lam a native of . I want to get married. Will you come ashore and perform the ceremony ?" '.' Who, do you want to marry." said the Consul. '' Maria, one of old P-—g's wives, sir, He. died a fortnight ago, and she loves me." " Well," said the Consul, " I cannot wait just now, for I must be in Levuka early to-morrow morning to meet a British ship of war; Besides, you must make an affidavit at the office to prove you are not married already." "Oh, sir, I will swear to anything." He then sung out, " Stove, Steve, bring down the Bible ; I want to swear that I am not married." But the Consul said, "That won't do, You must attend at the office and go through t_"ie necessary forms." THen, turning to Ms crew, he toid them to "give way." This they were only too glad to do to warm themselves. The blade 'of the stroke oar, somehow or another, caught S-—■ just under the oar, and he fell splash into the muddy water. One day during the ensuing week S , his brother Steve, Maria (a native woman) arid, several of her relations appeared at the British Consulate, Levuka. Now, the Consul had heard that S, was a married man, and his wife was residing in the Colonies. This S in dignantly denied, and called upon his brother Steve to bear witness to. Then the Consul said to Maria, "Doyou wish to marry this man?" She said very plainly, "No, I don't." S was perfectly appalled, and said, " What's up with you now ? When did that fit take possession of you I would like to know ? Don't you want to marry me?" "No, I don't," said Maria. S could not, make this out at all. He said, "Why I don't you love me?" "No, I don't, said Maria again. "But you loved me, and took all the trade cloth and presents I gave you last week, did you not V' " Oh, yes," said tho fickle Maria; "but I love somebody else better now. Besides that, you know you have only got one leg." " Oh, oh I" said S in a towering rage, " that is your game, is it? You want to get married for legs, do you ? Well, then, you had better go straight away and marry a thundering big centipede." The whole party now left the Consulate, and S and Steve bought a case of gin and drowned their outraged feelings therein, especially at the insult heir family had sustained by the hands of the fickle Maria. (To be continued in Saturday's supplement.)

LATEST PARLIAMENTARY.

WELLINGTON, this afternoon.

Mr SwANSON to-day presented a petition | from William Crowtner, stating that he imported a certain carriage to be used in bis business on which he was charged duty, and praying for a refund of such duty.: MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS. In the House to-day Mr Bastings gave notice to ask if Ministers intend to carry on the business of the country with the Go vernment as at present constituted, or whether they intend to appoint a Minister of Public Works, and if so, whether they will do so before the close of the session.

THE SCENERY OF WAITAKERIE

. (To the Editor.) SlE.—The truth of the old adage that says pleasures within our reach, easily procured, are not so dearly prized and sought after, as those costly and difficult of attainment. The truth of this is made strikingly mani fest by the citizens of Auckland, many of whom travel far at great expense and in convenience, to see the wonders of nature and scenery, in distant parts of the island, which for a few shillings can be seen and far surpassed at home at their very doors. On the Waitakcrie Ranges and ilong the westjcoast from the Waitakerie lakes to the Manukau Heads, in almost every mile of the distance (eighteen miles) you meet with some of Nature's wonders at every step new and grand the marvellous wonders of Nature are here scattered abroad with no niggard hand. On the Waikomiti west coast road you come to the Niatapu falls some fifteen miles from Auckland, to which in summer you have a good carriage road. In themselves these falls are well worth a visit. Then on the Waitakerei River you have the great fall of that name, 360 feet of one perpendicular fall. When the river is flooded and comes thundering down over this immense precipice, it is then a fearful and a grand sight in the extreme. Then the countless wonders of the coast line and its eternal surf. The Arawata blow hole which, at certain time of tido and condition of sea, drives a jet of water straight into the air one hundred feet high. Then the enchanted island and its equally enchanted steam engine. The island is perforated through its centre and the sea-works with the strength and regularity of the steam engine. Near this you have the volcanic cliff rising straight out of the sea, straight like a wall six hundred feet high, on whose shaded top you sit screened by the leafy forest looking out over the bound less ocean spread out before yon. Still to the south, you come to the beautiful bay of the Peha, owned by Dr. Stockwell. Here you meet with what will, doubtless yet ' become a sourco of vast wealth, the deposite I of steel sand, piled up mountain upon mountain, in endless succession. Out to sea, sou-west, is the Manukau Bar North Head Shoal, running five or six miles sea ward, covered as with a mantle of whitest ' snow glittering in the sunlight, caused by the surf, which at all times breaks over it, where the remnant of the natives left, Their, old men tell you that their fore fathers planted their kumera beds long before the sea claimed it for its own. or the greedy Pakeha appeared on the scene; when his fathers feasted on sweet potato and fat rat. Altogether, a few days spent in ' this charming romantic district would well repay the time and trouble. The only drawback is the want of a temperance hotel, where tourists could stop. No doubt, summer is the time to visit here; still, winter has its own peculiar charm and grandeur. The fierce westerly gale, driven before which, the tremendous billows, strike these straight-walled jutting head lands that run out into deep water, with unreßistable force, then break aud rise to a height quite inconceiveable. Then at night when snug and warm you listen to the sullen roar of the billows, the peculiar lonely cry of the wingless kiwi and other nocturnal birds, it is soothing and sugges tive, Many eminent medical men who have been here give it as their opinion that this lovely and picturesque. locality, with Its volcanic soil, its pure-health emn S breezes, its sheltered and seclude d values, its deep sanded bays and many fresh water rivulets clear, lymped, and delicious, is destined at no distant day to become what Nature's God has so erniriSntly fitted it to be the true sanatorium of the Auckland citizen. _IJHD,&C., J, a M()!Bi.waim.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OOR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THAMES) this dayi THE ROCK DRILL; . , The local volunteers.are being inspected this week by Major Withers. They mdstet well. The Mayor and County Cbplrm&h ha^e interviewed the Minister of Mines re send ing the lock-boring machine to the Thames to test the deep levels before the big pump stops. GOVERNMENT WORKS AT THE THAMES. The question of amended regulations under the Mining Districts Act, to avoid the litigation now arising through the Warden's rendering of the Act, has been brought under Ministers' noticeby the Mayor, and attention is promised to the matter of an en dowment within the goldiields promised three years ago, and the drainage of Te Aroha endowment was also discussed. Favourable consideration was promised.

The inhabitants arc satisfied with the manner of the Thames deputation ad vocating local matters.

ACCIDENT. . Mrs Berryman, of Karaka, broke her leg yesterday, by slipping off a stone, while putting clothes out. CLAIMS OF THE GOLDFIELDS. The Liberal Association passed the following resolution last night:—" That the goldiields between Cape Colville and Te Aroha (extension of the Borough of the Thames) have a just claim on the population basis be formed into two electorates, sending one member each to the House of Representatives, aud tbat the proposal of the Government^ to in corporate any portion of the above districts with Tauranga is an impolitic and ill-devised PURGING THE ROLL. The Registration Officer has began in earnest the work of purging the roll, and brought several cases before His Worship yesterday. Matty more afe to follow, so what .with the plaittts bfiiiig laid by the Mining Inspector and Registrar of Electors there is likelytq.be a lot of work forthe R.M. and Wardens' Court The Thames county is telegraphing to get the Thames divided into three electorates instead of the movement proposals.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. THE HARBOUR WORKS.

A largely attended meeting was held at Bell Block last night, re . the harbour ques tion, when a large number of persons from Waitara were present, Mr Connel in the chair, Mr French, a recent arrival from Canterbury, moved " That this meeting fully endorses the resolutions passed at the New Plymouth meeting, and are surprised at the action taken by the Houso, when it is considered tbat tlie high price of land at the Governmeut land sales was greatly owing to tlie expectation of a harbour being built there. He spoke of Timaru, and said that several thousand of pounds had been wasted there, but that was all forgotten now that the work had proved a success, and said that the harbour works at tbe Sugar Loaves possessed ad vantages not to be found at other places. The resolution was carried unaaimously. Those present represent more than three thousand acres of land.

NELSON Monday. HOUSE BURNED. A fire occurred at Totaranui 6a Friday evening, when tho residence of Mr. W. Gibbs, M. H. R., was totally destroyed, to gether (with all its contents. The bouse was a new and handsome building, contain ing about seven or eight reoms, but it was only insured for £150. Tho contents were also insured for £150—both in tho Stadaid. It was occasioned through tho bursting of a kerosene lamp, and the flames spread so rapidly that nothing was saved.

WELLINGTON, this day.

Walter Lee pleaded guilty to having un stamped boxes of tobacco in his possession, and was remanded for sentence until Thursday.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE,

A man named Tobe Tobison attempted to committ suicide by taking strychnine at Hamlin's boarding-house yesterday after noon. He was discovered shortly atter taking the poison, and removed to the Hos pital, where the usual remedies were applied. Hopes arc entertained of his recovery. : FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT. By a boat accident at Akaroa Harbour last Friday, two Maories lost their lives. The annual .session of the Diocesan Synod opens this afternoon. THE SUICIDE OF MR J. HOOPER. Mr John Hydes writes to the " Times " this morning that Mr Hooper, the actor who committed suicide at Dunedin, was not in destitute circumstances, as Mrs Hooper left money with hira when she left for Christchurch last week: He also states that Hooper was offered employ ment by Bandmann, Hamilton and Willis, but for unknown reasons refused both otters, ■ .'■■.. RAIN AND SNOW;

Bain set in from the south-west last night, and snow fell for about two hours this morning.

DUNEDIN, Monday. ACTIONS AGAINST A TRAM* WAY COMPANY. The Roslyn Tramway Company has been served with writs for damages by some of the sufferers by tho accident on the com pany's line three or four months ago. The accident at Kensington railway crossing at the last race-meeting,, by .which Henry Mayo was killed, and-others seriously in jured, will occupy the attention of the Supreme Court next sitting. Mrs Mayo seeks to recover £2,000, and the others lesser amounts, from the Government for alleged negligence. The defendants rely on the 130 th section of the Public Works Act, which states that pedestrians or vehicles should not cross the railway line when an engine is within a mile of the crossing. The Union Company is advised of the sailing of the Chimborazo from Plymouth on the 23rd with 349 passengers.

GOLDFIELD NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

COKOMANDEL, this day.

Blue Pbtub.—The manager reports a haul of good specimens and crushing stuff, from the mine to-day.

MINING NEWS.

Kubanui Hill United.—About llOlbs. gold-carrying stones are now op hand from surface workings in All Nations and Junc tion. The general stuff is not shaping so well as I expected, but, altogether, a fair yield is expected. The Company's quartz will all be crashed by to-morrow evening. Golden Stab.—Since, my last report, the country in the main drive is looking better for gold. I am still cross-cutting into the footwall, where I hope to pick up the specimen lode soon. Indications are good, but the country is very hard.— Henry Cowb, Thames, August 20.

THE AUCKLAND EVWING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 23



Dividends. KEMPTBORNE, PROSSER & OO.'S NEW ZEALAND DRUG COMPANY (LIMITED!. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. An Interim Dividend of Ten Per Cent. Per Annum, for the Half-year ending 31st July, 1881, 1b now payable at tho Offices of the Union Bank of Australia (Limited) throughout the Colony on presentation of Dividend Warrants posted This Day to Shareholders. THOMAS W. IKEMPTHORNE, EVAN PROSSER. Managing Directors. Dunedin, Auguat 16,1881. Board ana Jftesiaence, CLEAN and Comforable Room, suitable for two friends.—Address at Stab offloe. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence for gentlemen; terms moderate.—Mrs Ellis oorner of Kyber Pass. BOARD and RESIDENCE for two re spectable Young Men; if permanent, 18s per week.—Mrs Marler, opposite the Baptist Chapel, Ponsonby Road. C GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, X. HOB3ON-STREET. Board and Lodging.... ...2 per Week BinqlbKoom „.._ _ ....25a. . PULMAN'S PHOTO ROOMS, Shortland-btbeet. Tourists end Visitors are Invited to Inspect Pulman'a Views of the Hot Lakes, Auokland and Bush Scenery, &o. The greatest variety of Original Portraits of Maori Celebrities in New Zealand. . ■* * PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.



Wanned. WANTED, a firs.-clans . Bafmaid for City Bar.— Apply this office. \«7 ANTED, a strong active Youth to W carry parcels.—William R. Bridgman, Draper. WANTED; ft first - class Tailor's Machinist;-Apply at ence to 3, Wil- Hatos. frictoFia-Btreet, . »»7"ANTED, Teiiders lor Plumbing work •W at two hoiiseS in Baker-street.—Apply to T. H-trper. on the job. ANTED KNOWN—Gents' 4s Tarn o' Shanter Caps selling oft* for 2s—at Dampier's. —.-■:■ ■- WANTED, nt Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets,. a Ploughman. WAN TJID, immediately, a General Servant.—Mrs Henry Gilflllan, Symonds street, opposltethe Windmill. W ANTED, a good General Servant, not under 25; must be able to cook and wash; only two in the family.—Apply to Mrs Edmißton, Bradford-street, Parnell. ANTED KNOWN-Selling Off Towels. two for 3d; Calioo, 2_d: Tape, Bix knots for 3d; Cork Soles, 2_d; BOya'Belts, 3d-at Dampier's. , WANTED, a Man to take charge.of a Kitchen Garden, and to make himself otherwise useful; one who can milk preferred; rof erenoes as to character and ability necessary. —Chas. Canning, Queen-street. WANTED, a Handy Girl to assist in housework (about 15).—For addresß apply to Mr Miller, Grocery Store, Grafton Road. WANTED, a Roy to carry parcels — Apply Smith's Cheap Drapery Ware house, oorner of Queen-street and Alexandra street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant.—Appiy before 3 o'olook, to Mrs Palmer, Carl ton Road. HeafleM Nlew. WANTED, b> a respectable Woman, Washing or Charing.—Apply to Mrs Chapel, Welleßley-street. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, Young Girl for a gentleman's family. W~ ANTED, 30 or more Apprentices to the Clothing Manufacturing, — Noll Campbell, Qneen-street. \jftTANTED to Buy, a Cottage of Four or v V Five Rooms In neighbourhood of Pon sonby ; state terms, etc, aud situation. — " Verax," Stak office. ANTED, a good General Servant, must be able to cook and wash.—Apply at the Old House at Home, Hobson-Btre _t. \\T ANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Wincey iv T Petticoats selling off at Is 6d eaoh, at Dampier's.. ANTED, for the Bay of Islands, a General Servant (privato family); com fortable home; wages, 10s per week.—Apply to Mrs Elamore. Shortland-Btreet. WANTED, ,a Small 'Harmonium.— Apply to Thos. H. Webb, Oak Cottsge, Hobson-Btreet. WANTED. 'a Strong Boy, to drive a spring-cart.—Apply to 8. White, Gore street ' • ' WANTED, a Gross of. Em.pty Brandy ' Bottles (at ones).—Crawford, Chemist Newton. . WANTED to Kent, a Small Cottage ; three or four rooms.—Apply Cheap Fur nitare Mart, oorner Chapel and Viotoria streets. WAN l ED, at once, a good Housemaid; one who understands waiting at table. References required., Good wages given.— Mrs Cashel, Harbour View House. " WANTED KNOWN—Selling Off Black Velveteen at 2s Gd. Dressing and Bath Gowns at 9a fid, at Dampier's. ' WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs Llnabnry, Ponsonby. WANTED, a smart Lad to learn the trade.—Apply at once to W. H. Jacobs and Co., Bootmakers, Victoria-street. ANTED, a young Girl about 16 or 17 years to assist in housework.—Apply Mrs MoGarry, Epsom. WANTED, an experienced Milliner.— Apply to the Misses MoLaughlin, Short land street, Auokland ANTEITkNOWN—Grand Lot of Silk Dress Buttons, Id the doz; Ladles' handsome Leather Bags, 3s; Holland.G.d: Berlin Wool, all colonrs, 3d the doz.—at Hampier's WANTED, an experienced General Servant, not under 30, for Tamaki; must bake.—Apply to Servants' Registry of Young Women's inatitnte, Auckland. WANTED, Allotment; good view of harbour; ten minutes walk from wharf. Direct information at Mr R. Hindley's, College Road, Ponsonby, *.".- WANTED, to Rent a Comfortable Bed room and Sitting-room, with or without board.—Addres-t J. 0., Star office. WANTED, a superior respectable Girl as Nursemaid for Te Kopuru.—Apply to Servants' Registry of young Women's Inatitute. WANTED, at Hannatord's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streots, . irst-olasa Married Farm Labourer. WANTED, some steady, good Miners at tbe Mangaueso Minos, Russell; wages, soven shillings a-day with constant work to tho right sort. No Holy Joes noed apply.—Addroßß, Ud. Korsoy Cooper, Russell; or Malcolm Niccol, Queen-Btreet, Auokland; WANTED, ' Hermiona' Passengers about to furnish to buy Window Hollands, 6Jd; Carpetß. 15s; Mattings, 7Jd,—J. M, McLaohlan. 222. Queen-Btreet. . *t**/"ANTED, a duly qualified Medical TT Man for the Thames Dißtriot; must bo a thorough gentleman, and not given to back biting.—Ajpr_____o I f____rhamesPo____^ \ WANTED KNOWN-All Meals 6d. at tho Governor Gordon, opposite Waite mata Hotel, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Board and Lodging, 15a per week, paid iv advance,— Murdoch & Co. WANTED KN OWN-1 never heard of a draper Reduoing tho. Price on Every Artiole in his shop in my life, and yet I am Doing It l-W. H. Dampier. WANTED, by a trustworthy, steady man, an Engagement as Gardener; willing to make himself generally useful; can do anything about a gentleman's house.—Apply C, STAR_offlce ! WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, Elderly Woman as Housekeeper; light place. ANTED, to Learn Free Hand Draw leg one pvecing a week.—Apply, stating terms to Alpha, Evening Star Office. WANTED, everyone wno is in neea ot a good Umbrella to sco the stock at J. Gilrcour'B, Upper Symond-street.—Ladies, from 2s to lis; gents, from 8s 9d to 27s 6d.—See Advt. WANTED to Sell, Choice Apples at 3d per lb by tbe 101b oase, 201 ob each, for cooking and eating.—R. Burrows, Ponsonby. WANTED, Apartments in the suburbs, by two single gentlemen, where no other boarders are kept (two bedrooms and private sitting-room.)—apply by letter to Part ridge and Woollams, Queen street. \XJ ANTED KNOWN—Special Advan vv tages to Persons about to Build.— Auckland Timber Co. (Limited). G. Holdship, Manager. WANTED, a Second-hand Fiano for a young lady.—Address Pupil, Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-Btreet. _j j WANTED KNOWN—I am Selling Off . at my Branch Store in the Market as well as at Wakefleld-Btreet.—W. H. Dampier. WANTED, two or three respectable Yonng Men as Boarders.—Apply to Mrs A. Lynch, next door above Lennox's Shops, Grey-streeL , ■ ti"*TANTED, J. Ford's Customers to vv know that n consequence of the late fire he has let the front of his shop to Mr Payne, Jeweller; but carries on the Tailoring in the same shop, where he guarantees to supply as Good and as Cheap Garments to order sb oan De S reduced in this oity.—J. Ford, Tailor, 166, meen-street. . ■ -. WANTED, orders tor our famous Trousers to measure, at 13s 6d; also, the wondrous 55s suits. Overcoats from 40a. Marvellous value at J. D. Phillips', Cheap Tailer, 170. Queen-Btreet. • WANTED Known—That J. Taylor's, opposite the Market, Queen-street, is the Cheapest House in town for Boots and Shoes. ■ , WANTED— This is my First Selling Off I and I hope the Laßt at these Prices; lis Jaokets for 5s 6d, and 17s ones for 7s 6d.—W. H. Dampier. WANTED KNOWN—William Potter would very muoh like to see Henry Blades on board the sohooner Lapwing. WANTED KIN OWN—T. Butler's 'Bus will leave the Auokland Hotel, Queen street, for Symondß-street, Kyber Pass, and Grafton Road 15 minutes past every hour, from 8 a.m. In the morning till 7 p.m. in the evening. W "ANTED KNOWN tbat the "Victorian Loan and Disoount Agency's Advertise ment appears on Ith page, sth column. ■* WANTED, you to note that 30 cases ot New Spring and Summer Goods aro juat opened at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. New Clothing, Hosiery,. Shirts, and Hats in immense variety. 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, Custom-house-street. WANTED, Mount Albert and surround ing Residents to patronise William Thomas In hiß Wheelwright and Blacksmith's Bußineas Town prices for shoeing and all other i obs. Discount for cash. W~ ANTED—Come and see how pretty your children look in the Fur Bink Hats that lam Selliag Off at Is 6d.—W. H. Dampier. •vv^aNTED, an Aerated Water Bottler; none but a first-class workman need apply. Permanent employment and good wages to a suitable, steady man. Applications re ceived to September Hth. —R. MoFherson, Cordial Manufactory, Christchurch,. ANTED KNOWN—GOODSONS London Arcade is open dally from 3 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. Stationery, Cutlery, Silver and Electro-plated Goods, Clocks and Watches, Jewellery, Perfumery, Brushware, Mechanical and General Toys—all I Fancy Goods and Useful Articles, including some of the greatest Novelties to be Been in town No place in Anckland like the classified departments of tbe London Arcade, where you can inspect all and purchase only what you choose. See the five splended windows, all filled with New Goods.—llß, Queen and Viotoria streets, and Brandon House, Parnell. London Oface,sß,S-?MaryAxe, xfi_



Wanted/ WANTED KNOWN—MdsiC, Musio, M—lis.—Another fresh lot of Piano Mfei.; all __t 6d; Songs, Dances, Pieces, fee. Particular attention is called this time ti the Piece Music, all at Gd;' ud higher price. Come and see the grand display of It in the Auokland Market, near WeUesley-street.—W. H. Daiapler. WANTED, Everybody to Try Robley's First class Digestive Brown Loaf, light atid wholesome i also Digestive Meal lor Por ridge; Digestive Meal for Bread, Robley's Nu tritious Food for Infants and Invalids, Kobley's Patent _olf raising Floor for Cakes. Pastry. &o. Wholesalo and Retail; 25, Grey-street,—J. Robley. . . ' ANTED KNOWN, that J. Taylor ha? Commenced Business next Huhne's, Butcher, Queen-street. He kindly requests his friends and the general pubUc to roll u_i and give him a o*ll. Every .description of Boots and Shoos made to order on the shortest notioe. —Note the address. J. Taylor. Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, next Hulme's Butchery. ANTED KNOWN-Selling o_! I I Flowers at 3d the spray—at Damipler'a. Two-button Blaok Kid Gloves, Is Id.—Dampier. ANTED KNOWN, that you can Dress well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Milllgan. See advertise ment on front pai"" -' V WANTED KNOWN, that you can Cbtain Cheap and Good Furniture of ovety desOription, also Crookory, at lowest possible prices. Electro-plating carefully done at Woodruffer, corner of Victoria and Chapel streets, tho Cheap Famishing Mart, Victoria streot. N.l..—Ordors for Carpentering promptly executed. ANTED KNOWN — Selling Off Infants' Elastic-side Boots la; Ladies High-heeled E. 9. do, Is 6d; Croc "bet Cotton 2_d; Dress Holders, Id—At Dampier s. WANTED KNOW in, tnat D. Goldle s prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timbor, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palinga and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-Btreet, near the Dock, at lowest cash prices. The timber, being under cover,- better than that purchased elsewhere ■ WANTED KNOWN—That the New Zealand Timber Company are selling all kinds of Timber and Building Material at the Very lowest rates. Very superior White Kauri, from oar new bush, just opened. ■ WANTED, to Sell 500 Acres of Bush Land, well-built House, Stockyard, Shed,'&o., within 12 miles of Queen-street; Go vernment road through it. Mail coach passes house daily. Prioe, _sflo. Terms easy; cash, £150. N.B. -Must be sold immediately.—Apply Great Northern Land Agenoy, Hoffman's Bulld ings, Queen-street. , V\TANTED KNOWN—For Sale, Two : 11 Small Printing Machines, several foun ta of new type, and a lot of printing apparatus; inoluding rollers, ink, shears, &o , _o. Suitablo for printing hand-bills, cards, &c. Would do for a man in business or an amateur. The whole lot for £15.—Apply at my Branch Store in the Market, W, H. Dampier. WANTED, all the Ladies to call at my shop and.soe the Splendid Glass Sugar Basins and Butter Coolers at Is, and the most varied assortment of better qualities. Cream Jugs, 6d ; Jam Dishes, 6. d; Tumblers, 3Jd; Good Jugs, 4_d; Best Gold and White China Cups and Saucers, Ud; Tea ditto, 8d; White Stone, 6d and aU other sorts equally oheap. Meat Dishes, 7d; WeUington Knife Polish, 8d; Old Brown Windsor Soap, 7 cakes, Is; and the oheapest and best assortment of Vases, Ornaments, and all ; kinds of Crookery and Stationery at English prices. Note the address. F. A. HENMAN Karangahape Road, opposite Newton Hotel., fWILL give 6 of the Boys' or Men's 9d Frenoh Peak flaps for nothing to the first person who does not think them a '' Wonderful Bargain."—W. H Dampier. ■ AN Invalid wishes to Hire for a short time, Horse and Ba6ket Carriage, or Open Trap, for a few hours on three afternoons weekly.—C. t. ilUamson, Vuloan Lane. GENTLEMAN with 20 yeara' Auckland commerolal experience,' wants Partner with £500, acoustomed to business.—Y.Z., Stephens, Bootmaker, Auokland."....'.. Amusements. LOYAL STAR OF AUCKLAND LODGE, L0.0.F. American Constitotion. A BALL AND PROMENADE CONCERT Will be given in the CHOR AL HALL on THURSDAY, the 25th instant. Tickets:—Double. 10s Cd; extra Lady. ss; Single. 7s 6d; may be had from any of the following members of Committee:— Broe. BH. Keesing, Cambio. Falconer, Whiting, Cobley, T. Wrigley, Burchell. J. J. Johnstone. Cameron, Fleming, and W. Jones, tobacconist, Queen street; or of T. J. PENNAL, Hon. Sec, _9, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. N.B.—Early application is necessary. No money will be taken at the doors. Meetings. AUCKLAND STEAMSHIP COM ___. PANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. The ordinary Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of tho Auokland Steamship Com pany (Limited) will bo held in the Large Room of the Now Zealand Insurance Company's Building, Queon-Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 31st day of August, 18.1, at 3 p.m. . , ~ 1. To receive the Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, 2. To eleot two Direotors in place of Captain W. C. Daldy and G. S. Kissling, who retire by rotation, but who are eligible for re-election without notice. 3. The appointment of Auditors. - By order. W. LODDER. Manager A.B.S. Co. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEERS. Officers are requested to attend a Meeting to be held TO-MOKHOW (Wednesday) EVEN ING, at 8 o'olook, at tho Drill-shed, to decide when Clark's Belt Bhall ba fired for, and to consider other matters of importance. A full' attendance is requested. JAB. DERROM, Major. THE ANNUAL SOIREE, in connection with the anniversary of the Wesleyan Babbath School, North Shore, will be held in the Devonport Hall, on WEDNESDAY. 21th August (instead of Tuesday, as previously an nounced). Tea on tbe table at 6.30. After which, a PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Church. Chair lo be taken at 730byJ. L. Wilson, Esq- Addresses by Ministers and Friends. Passengers from Auckland will be oonveyed by the Ferry Company; retnrn fares, 6d each. ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SVMONDSSTBKBT. A CONVERSAZIONE, with selections of Musio, to welcome Rev. Maokenzie Fraser ti too Pastorate, will he held on THURSDAY EVENING, 25th inst. Tickets, Is. X>ROFESSOR ERASER will j©>yfy__ __L lecture in Aratapn, Sept. 7th. Bq*MJ_J Saturday, September 3rd, will be _re\B__7 the laft day for Private Examina- T IH tions in the Town. Hydropathic V^rf ( Appliances. Busts, Books, and W \ Lectures at Besidence in Grey-st. A \ Or-'ers receivedfor "Origin of /atf^^gßjLite," 1000PP, 10plates, and 200 en •Sffij^^^gravings,' 255; and for Fowler's Wlr •• Creative Science," ruby cloth, at 20s. Send stamp for list. ALEXANDRA-STREET PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. LEOTURE, in aid of the above, by Professor FRAZIH", on THURSDAY EVENING next, in the above Schoolroom. Subject: ''The Living Tbmp-B." Chair will be taken ut 7.30. Admission, Is. " rTIHE FOUR GOSPELS"—Lecture, in •w I Eden Hall, TUESDAY, 83rd, by E. Lewis, Evangelist. Admission Free. No dis oussion. ■ Bankruptcy -.opicee. _la_f_. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW Z-ALAND. NORTHERN DIBTRIOT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Cre ditors Act, 1876," and of the several amendments thereto, and of the Bank ruptcy of WILLIAM MARWOOD ENGUSH, a Debtor. This is to notify that William Marwood English, of Omarumutn, Whakatane County, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Hotal-keeper, has this day filed a statement that ho is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors; the First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court-house, in the City of Auckland, on MONDAY, the 29th day of August, 1881, at 12 o'olock.noon. '..... Dated this 22nd day of August, 1881. G. W. BASLH,x ■ Deputy Registrar. RUSSELL & Devorb, Shortl»nd-Btreet. Auokland, Solicitors for the Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the " Debtors and Oredltors Act 1876,"andof the several amendments thereto, and of the Bankruptcy of Wil liam Marwood English, a Debtor. This is to notify that William Marwood Eng- Usb of Omarumutu, Whakatane County, in the Provincial Dißtriot of Auokland and Colony of New Zealand, Hotel-keeper, has this day filed a statement tbat he is unable to meet his engage ments with hia Creditors; the first meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Courthouse, in the City of Auckland, on Monday, the 29th day of August, 1881, at 12 o'clook noon. Dated this 22nd day of August, 1881. ■ . G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. Russell Se Devore, Shortland-Btreet, Auckland; Solicitors for the debtor. 3 /-v N SALE, 100 tons Pbjme Cantkbpury Potatoes G. S, JAKINS, CD3TOM HOUSE-STB-ETiJ;



ToiAt, *" _. j .- '.•-. • _j TO LET, with immediate possession, one ot those beant__ New Shops at the corner ol Hobson'and VictarlACtreetsj water laid on, and ever.' oonvoniemoa" 'for living on the pre mises.—J. M. Lennox.-Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, a House of Eight Rcoms (Onehunga Road) with about 1} acre. Also Cottages in Newmarket,—Wm. Dinnison, Agent, -.ewmarket. •___ TO LET, a new Cottage in Custom-house street, 3 minutes' walk from the Wharf.— Apply to Gleeson s Hotel. 0 LET, an Office in Queen-street; ground floor.—Apply to Mutual Life Asso oiatlon of Australasia. ; TO LET, or for Sale, a first-class New Villa Residence of six rooms (Carlton Road).—Apply to William Dlnnison, Agent, Newmarket. . . . . . TO L_T r „ Shop, and dwelling-house; , ga- laid on.—Apply to W. McCaul, H igh strset. -. • TO LET, an Eight-toottfed House in Brighton Road, Parnell; gas and water laid da.—Apply, on the premises, to H.- B. Dobbin. . s TO LET, two Large Front Rooms, with Hreplaoe; use of kitchen ifrequlred; Close to Qneen^atreet.—Apply Star office. TO LET, a comfortable six-roomed tot. tage, to a careful and permanent tenant; moderate rent.—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. TO LET, a convenient Workshop in Lower Albert-Btreet, now in occupation of Mr 0. Bailey, next Mr Goldle's.—B. Tanner, 78, Queen-Btreet. r _*\0 LET, a Six-roomed Cottage; rent, _I_ 12s per week.—S, White. Brighton Road. rjr.o LET, Furnished Room for a single J Young Man.—Apply at Mrs Josephson's Crookery Shop, near Molntyre.baker, Earanga hape Road, Newton. TO LET, Gentleman' Residence and Grounds, beautifully situated near Shelly Beaoh, Ponsonby; house contains 11 apartments, with necessary out-honses,'surrounded by forest and fruit trees, waterifrontage.viewof harbour unsurpassed.-11. _V'~2vans. Agent, next to " Herald" office, Queen-street. DEVONPORT, North Shore.—Cottages to Let, Furnished and Unfurnished. Good Building Lots for Sale.-Oliver Mays, Post-office Store, Devonport. C" ENTRAL OFFICES, Goodson's Cor ner.—Two of the large Rooms to Let.— HiOkßon'a Q.N L. Agency. ] T^TORTH SHORE,—To Let, a newly i ._*. ereoted Villa Residence, a few minutes walk from Devonport Wharf. Also, several Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. Duder, House Agents. For oaie. rnOR SALE (cheaD), a Good Piano, in V walnut oase.—Apply Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street FOR SALE, New Cottage, Freehold Allotment, With out-honse. briok well, _o, in Conquest Place, Parnell.—Wm. Martin, , Storekeeper, Conquest Place. imOR SALE, Hotel in Country District. IT To be sold oheap for oash.—Addross G. . Wightman, Eden Creacsnt. "ITIOR SALE, at Remuera,- one, three, or Ij more aoreß of First-class Land, well drained, fenced, oommanding good sea view.— Apply H, Partington, Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. ••'■■■ . . JjlOR SALE, on very easy terms, a good F Building Allotment in Parnell. If desired, a purchaser wiU be assisted to build a house.— Apply J. M. and J. Mowbray, 12, Queen-street. T/10K IMMEDIATE SALE (cheap), in SJ Ponsonby. a really good aud well-flnished Seven-roomed House, scullery and washhouse, splendid well, tank, &c<, and large garden.— Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, &c, Fort street. ■ * . . ■__ 1/1 OR IMMEDIATE Sale (a bargain), a JF New Five-roomed Cottage, with 3 acres of rioh alluvial land, all fenced, and fronting on to a deep fresh-water creek; well adapted for a market garden, being only 11 miles from town, and two minutes walk from railway station.— Apply to Jobn Soppet, Land Agent, Fort-street. PIANO FOR SALE.—A Square Piano, by Broadwood, in handsome rosewood ca°e: price, £8.-Apply to Thomas H. Webb, Oak Cottage. Hobeon-atreet. ONSONBY—For Sale, the Dedwood Store,—Apply to R. Home, Shortland etreet. COLONIAL-MADE Tufas, Buckets, Churns, Cheese Vats, Knife-boards, Wash boards, Store Trucks, and a Variety of Coaeh bullders' Ware, from Guthrie _s Larnach's Factory for sale by John Reid & Co., Z6, Queen street^ _____ ■' O~N SALE, 30 Toub Circular Head Potatoes.—George Sibbin, Merchant and Auctioneer. ; ■ ; FOR SALE, Wellington-street, two Shops and Dwellings In first-class position; now ocoupied (leasehold), only d.IOO.—D. F. "Vans, Kstate Agent, next "Herald" office, Queen-street. FOR sale, Brick 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 Boad.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent,next "Herald" office, Qneen-street. ■ POR IMMEDIATE SALE, in Anglesea street, a House (in good order), 6 rooms, besides wash-house, stable, wood-shed, etc.; good well, largo corner allotment, 182, feet frontage to Anglesea-street. fully stooked with fruit trees and flowers; splendid view of city and harbour; very desirable. Prioe, only £550. -D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, next." Herald" offloe," Queen-street. BJIOR SALE—A Capital Investment— F The "Residence and Good-will of a First class Lodging Establishment in Grey-atreet. The House oontalns 15 apartments, gas and water laid on, bath-room, and every con venience. The position for this purpose is un surpassed, and command- a splendid income.— Full information from D. F. Evans. Estate Aggnt, 139, Queen-street, next Herald office. an .: O ;• R - S _ L E, " Handsome New Residence. Bituated in Wood-street, near College Road. Fonaonby. The house Is thoroughly well bnilt, beautifully finished ofE. and fitted with every convenience, suoh as bath-room, gas. &o.; large Corner Allot ment ; splendid view of city and harbour.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, next "Herald" office, Queen-street, . Vnoß SALE, rtesiaence ana Grounds, V Wood-street, Ponsonby; house 8 rooms, Sec verandah round three sides, Out-bouses, Stable, &o.; nice position, corner lot. Splendid Garden, about one acre, in whioh stand some fine matured fruit and forest trees, such as Walnut. Cherry, Pears, Norfolk Pines, &0., &o. Splendid view ot city, harlionr. North Shore. &c. I am instructed to effect an immediate sale; the owner leaving the dißtriot.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, next "Herald" office, Queen-street. . ' . _ ENGINES —For Sale, one 6-horse power Portable, in good working order; one Stationery Engine and Boiler, good working order; one 16-horse Portable, without wheels ; ono 3-horse Launoh Engine, new; one 2-horse Water Engine, new, to be seen at our establish ment, McCoßkrie and Bon, Engineers, Chapel street, Auckland. ■ IjlOR SALtS or Lease, those Premises in ! aymonds^treet, lately oocupied by Par tington Bros, consisting of Large Allotment, with large Mill Buildings. Engine, Boiler, Sec, suitable for crushing, gristing, or any manu factory, Messrs Partington Bros, having taken those Flour Mills recently occupied by Messrs Low and Motion.—Apply to H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-etreet. _ tmOR SALE, the Island of Moturoa, Bay F of Islands, beautifully situated at the entrance to the Bay of Islands, containing about 500 aores of choice fertile land, ohiefly under grass and capable of carrying a large quantity of stock; well watered with never-failing springs; good Homestead of six rooms, well finished, with all necessary out buildiDgs, in cluding large and commodious smoke-house ; two aoreß -choicely laid out in orchard and kitchen garden; Stock on Island can be taken at a fair valuation. Liberal Terms to suit purchaser. For particulars apply to R. BroWN ino, Solioitor, Shortland-street, Auckland. ;[UiOR SALE, A BARGAIN. : 107 Acres of Land, partly in grass, with Tbree-roomed Cottage, in good repair, two miles from Whan*-arei; warm, sheltered aspect; well adapted for fruit-growing. Extensive run for cattle adjoining. Stook, &0., may be taken at valuation it desired, owner being obliged to cave for England. Apply to Frater Bros,, Auokland, or to R. Thompson. Whangarei. fT.O NEW ARRIVALS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. That valuable Freehold Corner Allotment of Victoria and Nelson-afreets, betas the only corner left unbuilt on in this rapidly rising locality, and Ib ono of those opportunities, now getting less every day, to acquire a Corner Busi ness Premises in the heart of the City. Terms: One-halt Caeh, the balance at 6 per cent. Title: Crown, Certificate under the Land Transfer Act, —Apply to C. Williamson, Land Agent, Vulcan Lane. "til 0 X SAL E. Concentrated Blood and Bone Manure manu factured by the undersigned. No mineral matter whatever is used in the preparation, and we oan confidently recommend it. Prioe: lßt Quality,£9perton, bags included; | 2nd Quality, £5 per ton, bags included. Samples can be seen, and further information obtained, upon appUcatlon to FISHER _ CO., Queen-street, * CHANCE FOR INVESTORS. FOR IMMEDIATE SAI/E, The EDEN HALL at Eden Terrace; Also, the TWO SHOPS and DETACHED VILLA adjacent to it. AU substantially built and in good repair. The Shops are oooupied, and the Hall la 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 on the premises. tfl OR S A L E, Stokes' Point—lo one acre ohoioe Allotments, three minutes walk from new wharf. For Sale, at Stokes' Point-Building Allot ment, 66x132. ■ .-.-■■ _:.; ■■■ For Sale, 700 acres Choice Land, river front age, 22 miles from Auckland, hy good road; large dwelling-house, dairy, and all necessary offices; extensive orchard,, stocked with choice fruit trees; steamer three times a week. Two Farms, 500 acres each, river frontage, 20 miles from Auokland, by good road. Stokes' Point—Half-aore Building Allotment near Wharf; also, other Desirable Properties whioh cannot be advertised. St. George's Bay Road, Parnell—Freehold block, 300 feet by UO feet. Ponsonby—Three Choice Allotments. To Let, at B tokea' Point—Two Marine Villas also 6-roomed Cottage. • __._ THOMPSON & MORRIS, Brokers, House, Land, and General Commission Agents. No. U, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, next Accl -1 dent Insurance Company.



Pablic Notices, ESTATE OF THE "LATE JOHN WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, AUCKLAND. All persona having claims against the above estate are requested to send particulars of same to Messrs. Whiteker and Russell, solicitors, Auckland, on or before 7th September next, . J AND TRANBFER ACT NOTICES. Notice is hereby given that the several.parcels of Land hereinafter described will be brought under the provisions of "The Land Transfer Act. 1870," unless caveat in the meantime be lodged forbidding the same, in each case, on or before the 27th day of September next J— Marsaret Gallagher- Allotments 3 and i of small lots-near the Village of Ota huhu, containing 10 acres 2 roods and 10 perches. In the occupation of G. Frost (1732) Patriok Auld—Lot 21 of Seotion 1, Parish of Takapmna, County of Bden, contain ing 27 acres 2 roods 38 perches. In appli cant's possession. (1753) Herbert William Bkabant—Part of Al lotment 112, Parish of Te Papa, Cook's Countfi containing 6 acres 2 roods 11 perches. In applicant's occupation. THOMAS Wrigley—Allotment 86 of Seotion 1 Town of Tauranga, containing 16 perohes. Unocoupied. (1759) Diagrams may be inspeoted at this office. Dated this 20th day of August, 1881, at the Lands Registry Office, Auokland, -.'. THKO. KISSLING. District Land B eglstrar. EX C U RSION ,TO OOROMANDEL GOLDFIELDS. As the Opening of the " Blaokmore and Home Rule Battery" takes place on Monday noxt, the 29th instant, the s.s. y ROTOMAHANA, at the request of a number of Gentlemen, will be laid on for an exoursion to the above port, leaving Queen-street Wharf on SATURDAY, the 27th instant, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, leaving Coromandel on TI JEaDAY MORN ING, the SOth instant, about 11 o'olook. Return Tiokets—Saloon: Ten Shillings (10s). Steerage: Seven Shillings and Sixpence (7s 6d). H~ E R R S C H M I T T'S "FESTIVAL MARCH," Performed with great suooess- at the Choral . Society's Concert last week, is now being printed, and Copies will be ready on WEDNESDAY NEXT. A N GEL O F O R R EST, AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. A UCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. REVISED NEW TESTAMENT. A| further supply of the IB 6d and 2s 6d Editions has just been received. WORKING MEN 1 Get Measured for Trousers and Vest, only 265, at J Williams', Tailor, Victoria-street. LI — QUOR TEA COMPANY, LONDON. T IS "a, SPLENDID VALUE. B O O X S, Handsomely Bound, and by Popular Authors. W. S. COLLINS, Agent, ; •.,. . Manukau Road, Parnell, Auckland.'"' Terms Strlotlv Cash . pRO UN D LI ME. r GROUND LIME. -:.;:.. -FOR SALB '• '!' SOU T H GAT E'S Mahueangi Hydraulic Gkound Roche in any quantity, for Concrete, Paths, Floors, Cellars, etc. (next to stone flagging, is unrivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a flrst-olass material, |~, B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, '. Customhouse-street. S\ O CIDENTAL f* AF E , Vulcan Lane. COLIN MoINTOSH ) ~. „ ,_, and r Late of Canning's, ARTHUR TOWERS.) Beg to inform their friends, and the public in. general, that they have opened the above pre mises, and trust by providing the best quality of everything the market affords, and personal at tendance in each branch, to merit a fair share of their support.. ; <■ , * - .» mo POULTKY BEEEDEBS. ; EGGS supplied for HATCHING from Bramhas, dark Couohins, buff Couching, black . Langshans, black Hamburgs, silver spangled Spanish, black i These birds are from the celebrated stocks of Lady Guyder, Ipswich, England, .- :-• ~ ■ : Terms, &c, on receipt of stamped envelope. All orders addressed to the Poultry Yard, Lake Takapnna, or Robertson Bros., Symonds-street, will receive prompt attention. INDIA AJCU CHINA TEA WAREHOUSE, NO, 95, VICTOBIA-STEEET. Owing to the late Fire in Queen-street, and consequent loss of-outlet for my large bonded stock of Tobacco, and especially Cigars, I have determined to sell-a quantity of the latter at a price whioh, though entailing no loss to me, will actually be lower than import cost laid down here, 1 offer the first line as under :— 6,000 Real American 3-year-old Cigars, heavy ' 'J r..v weights,- Viz., lib 6oz per 100 box, at 20s, or 5s per bundle of 25. In Teas I have some of the choicest blends obtainable. A trial will suffice. All my teas from Is ■8d and upwards are now carefully blended with "Very Strong" and "High-class Fiavoury" Indian Teas. This announcement will, I have no doubt, prove acceptable to the poorer class, as especially is it true this season that they show better value in the oup than ordinary China alone. : * lb, lOlbs of Good Kaison Congou for ~.. 14s 2d Strong Darjeeling Flavoured Congou .. Is 8d " Tea Extraordinary," a thorough eoono mlo tea, with Asßam flavour .. .. 2s " Family Mixture," very choice, rich, and pungent—Darjeeling kind .. ~ _2s 6d "Very Rich Deep Brown Tea" .. ..3s Capital values in Box Teas at 20s, 225, 21s, 265,. and 28sper box.. : . - : .«i . Sundry quotations on page i, FREDK. WHITEHEAD, :. .Tea and General Importer, ■ ■ Terms Gash. , 95, Viotoria-st., Auckland. JKXO TI C E./;- O F BEM OVAL. BELL & CO., Tanners and Curriers, Leather and Grindery Importers, beg to inform their oustomers and friends that they have Removed from Wyndham-street to more convenient pre mises situate at the foot of GREYSTREET, opposite Mr Foster's Boot Faotory, where all orders will he promptly and faithfully attended to.—Grey-street, August 19,1881. N.8.-Country orders will receive, prompt despatch. ~-:.■: ' ■~ .■; ,■;.., T> ÜBL I C NOII CE. . " Honour to them where honour is due." JAMES KEID & SONS Beg to call the attention of the Publio to their FURNITURE EMPORIUM, Situated in Hobson-btreet. Their Cabinet making is equal to any in New Zealand. Furniture Repaired and Re-polished on the shortest notice, and in the best work manlike manner. :■■ ■ • ■• ■ -^ POTATOES! POTATOES! POTATOES! The undersigned have in stock:—..'.' 1..* Prime Waikato Table Potatoes ■ Prime Canterbury do Hobartown Seed do Fltjkes . .' abhleaf kidneys Taylor's Kidneys Jackson's Kidneys, &o„ &c &c. :>, They are also prepared to supply, in any quan tity, their celebrated MIXTURE FOR ROOT OR&PS and MIXTURE FOR GREEN CROPS.< the use n whioh has produced suoh remarkable results as to need no comment. Also, all kinds of Bonedust and Guano, in any quantity. W J. HURST & CO., 101, QUEEN.STREET. T'& aJZzZr' v/ Stuffed Chairs of ail des -67, Queen-st. captions. t «rw nnmtir /CARPETS, Hearthrngs. Ll- T,»rw2lSr' noleum, Floorcloth, Mat -67, Qneen-st. tlns( , Door Mats. Bath Mate. ELKBCOPE Tables, Oval ■.■,»-„..„., v „ Tables, Round Tables, m^aHZl" Writing Tables, Occasional 67, Queen-st. TableSi coffee and Gipsy Tables &o t a-w nnrrcrw /3.DJT Chimney Glasses and '^onifinit ' vT Mahogany Toilet Glasses 67, Queen-st. in great variety. t *.w nnmrw TRON BEDSTEADS —Half B7 OnePn^P' A Teater- French. Stump, 67, «ueen-BC ana B^ioing, Iron Chair Bed- steads and Iron Cots. GIDT Cornices and Polished COrnice Poles, Venetian 67. Queen-st. ' Blinds, and Patent Spring Roller Blinds. . ARDROBKS, Drawers, ..„ Washstaads, Toilet 67, Queensfc Ware, in single and, double sets. • "" IBKRAL DIBCOUNT to Cash Purchasers. All I,kh.wump goods deUveredFßEEin town 67, Queen-st, OataloguesforwardedLon pub lication. OIAIO £1000 LENT on Building 3&AV Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six par cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson, Land, Estate and, Financial Agent, Vulcan Lane.



UUBO KUU lUUUUi LOST at theJDomain Cricket Ground, on Saturday, July SOth, a Purse containing .ClHslOd; andflve keys. A. Reward will be i. iriven to any person who will return the keys to A the Advertiser.—J. Selby. Doon Cottage, Via*, ~ cent-street. " "■> FOUND, a Raft of Timber.—Apply to, Bond and Thompson, Butchers, North Shore. '"' f OUNL>, in Symonds-street, on 16th instant, a Pnrse containing £10 3d,—Apply to the Lockup-keeper, Police Btation. '"'■ /..;...' Pi;"'' .Tenders.;, . •' : .'% '.:/'-■ : ,.'i&:' rriENDERS FOR RATIONS/ X tor Siok and Destitnte for 12 months, fop I Auokland and Suburbs. Onehunga, Howiov Panmure, Otahuhu,andPapakura.. .. . .;■' Proyislona for Old Men and Women's Refuge^; j Particulars may be obtained and Tenders deHyered Situ Noon o£ SATURDAY, the, 10tft r September, at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. j. aRAHAM .fP 8*5 Believing officer. Princes-street, Auckland. ~V (. ,\t on .-, w rr rp O CAKPEN TER S. Tenders will be received until i o'clock on.! FRIDAY next for the Erection (labour only) , and Painting of a Dwelling House in-the . country. S •■■-' i •. Plansatmyoffico, Queon-street. .- HKNBY G. WADE, - Architect mo CARPENTE RS. •* Tenders required for a-Verandah and Addi tions to a House at Northoote. Plans, &p., to be seen at my office untlH2noon on MONDAY, 29th instant. . W. F. HAMMOND, A.R.8.A., South British Chambers. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon"- Of FRIDAY, August 26th, for the KreoUon of a Cottage, College Road. . . KDWABD BARTLBY, . Architect. m O B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received until noonJ pjt.. THURSDAY, September Ist, for the Erection't and Completion of Brick Store in High-street, EDWARD BABTLBY, Architect, m 0 B U I L D E R. S. j/i Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, the 29th instant, for the 'Erection of a'i) Villa Residence at the North Shore. , ..- Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. ;j. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m~O B U I L D E R. S. Tenders will be received up ta noononFßL - v DAY, the 2nd of September, for the Ereotion of. t a Villa Residence in Cambridge. ««*•*>** Plans, So,, at our office up to the 26th instant, and after that dato at Mr Asher's, Cambridge. EDW. MAHONKY& SON, Architects, Auokland, f mo . DRAPERS AND OTHERS.?" " " Tenders are invited for the Purchase of* the Stock and Good-will of a Drapery Business'at Blenheim. Lists of stook and full particulars at Messrs Wm. Mo Arthur and Co/s, Auokland. The tenders to be addressed to Mr R. Fry, Blenheim, and to be received by him on or before 7th September. . Wt Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, SEPARATE TENDERS for any of the undermentioned Servioes and Supplies, for a period of Twelve Months from the Ist October, 1881, will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auokland, until noon of FRI DAY, the 16th September next:— 1. School. Furniture, Desks,; Tables, Blaok boards, &o. ' * 2. Gymnastio Apparatus, Dumb Bells, Binge, Poles, &o. 3. Miscellaneous" Fittings, Clocks, ;T3ellß,v Blinds, Hat-pees, &o. , . ■ 4. School Maps, Charts, Magrams. &o. '■'•->•' 5. Stationery, including Supplies Jor Girls' High School. 6. Printing. 7. Advertising. 8. Coal and Firewood for Offices. Specifications and Conditions of Contract 0n... s application at the Office of the Board. '* : fj~l . : VINCENT B. RICK, ' '-■ Secretary. TENDERS for Additions and Improve ments to the Teacher's House at Hamilton Bast will be received by the Education Board. Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of FRI DAY. 2nd September next. {, .•■-.- Plans and Spacifications at the Office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman: of the District School Committee, Hamilton East. TENDERS for fixing Vbntilatoks at the Nklson-Steekt School will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham street. Auckland, until noon of TUESDAY, 30th August instant. ' Specification may be seen on application at the Office of the Boaid, and at the School. f«n O SHIP B UI L DIE RS. DEVONFORT STEAM FEBRY COMPANY, JT (LIMITED). ' .;' J',:''::.'' | Tenders will be received by the undersigned: until i p.m. on MONDAY, sth September, for the Construction of a Second Boat tor the above Company. ~..■•■ "« «' . Particulars may be obtained at the Company a office, 78, Queen-street. * ■ '*..,'■ . ' BBNJT. TANNER. Secretary. TW*- O T - 1 . C;: t r E-- Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 5 p.m. on SATURDAY. 10th September,v for the Lease of the Old Telegraph Offioe at"- Riverhead. The Tenant to keep in repair, and give six months notice. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. - J. ORCHIBTON, ' .'.,.' " S-ii .'. :i c; . i inspeotor Telegraphs, ' Auckland, 22nd August, 1881. ' :';; '• '' ;i SEPARATE TENDERS will be received by the Trustees for the Lease for 21 years, from the let day of September next, of the . Shops at present in the occupation of Mr Kohn, - *Ijfc- Jeweller, and Mr Williamson, Tobacconist. These premises are situate in the beßt part of Queen-street, Auokland. Tenders to be left at, the offices of Messrs Hughes and George, Soli citors, Auokland. on or before THURSDAY, the 25th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, where con ditions of leases may be seen. - *S^: HUGHES & GEORGE,.. .i ,: Solicitors to the Trustees. Dated 18th August. 1881. • • ■' •■" ■" J -' Auctions. TO-MORROW. * Lil- BANANAS, BANANAS, AND PINES. •Lv • W. ■'• ■ E A T-O-^N^'- 1 \\f ILL sell by. auction, at his Mart, to- Vt. morrow (Wednesday), at ilo'olock, . „ 300 bunches Bananas "::"1 5 cases Pines Also, Oranges, Mandarines, and. Lemons, if Arawata, from Sydney, arrives in time for the sale, — -'- - B. TONES. B. 0. OABB, B. D, TONES.,, 1 TO-MORROW, ':■ Ex ' Orpheus' and ' Araby Maid,' ' • POTATOES, BRANj SHARPS, BARIEr, CHEESE, HAMS and bacon. B. T 0-N~iFs ■;' &• C O.";: ' •'? ( WILL cell To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, 320 sacks Potatoes ,!" ; :.'■■'.. 200 „ Bran 10 „ Sharps . t -'■ iOO „ Barley 120 Cheese 10 cases Hams and Bacon.;:. ::. • ; TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, • ,'j AT 11 A.M. AT THE GARDENS OF THE MATISATION SOCIETY, •'* DOMAIN v GREAT CLEARING-OUT SALE OF ",-:_i' ::.;a BIRDS, ANIMALS, GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS, &c.,&a. ! :;i; R. C. GREENWOOD .1 HAS leceived instructions to, BeiiibjTj; auction, at the Acclimatisation Sooiety Fs , Gardens, at U o'clock a.m., on Tuesday next, w The whole of the Valuable and Choioe Collection of BIRDS, ANIMALS, PLANTS, &c. comprising Monkeye-i Oppossnms, Kangaroos, Australian^. Cranes, Silver Pheasants, &c &o, w PL ANTS—Bare Store and Greenhouse Plants, Caladiums, Dracwnas, Criveraries. Gloxinias, Fuchsias, large assortment of Ferns, &c„ &c, &c, ROSES—The best collection in the province Several hundred plants, comprising over 60 distinct varieties. . . ° CAMELIAS—Large well-grown plants. RHODODENDRONS—Choice sortß obtained from Kew Gardens. FLOWERS and BEDDING PLANTS in ~.::. great variety. '. «i • ■ ,j \ \: .«: .<?' ■■■ APPLB TREES —A large quantity, com prising over SO different varieties, six ■ . years old, and all true to name ■ , ;&C, &a, &CV Luncheon Provided. R. C. GR KEN WO^O D, h • Auctioneer. • i' ■ . - % "- ■' •-,s ;,;,;'' i (Oomtinued on Fot3ti?th Page> '' ,k