Eliza Kelly. Saw her at his office from time to time. She came to register births of legitimate children in the name of Kelly. Did not know that she had already been married to Davidson when ho married her to Richards. Alexander Whisker, milkman, reaming at Newmarket, knew the man indicated in Court as Edword D. Richards. Aho knew the defendant, nnd recollected her bain" married to him rather more than two years ago. It was towards the end of 1879. He was present when they were married by Mr Wayland, and sisjued as a witness. To Mr Cooner : Tho prisoner had been living with Richards about nine or ten years previous to their marriage. Jane Lumkin, wife of John Lnmkin, butcher, of Newmarket, deposed that she knew Richards, now in Court, and the prisoner, Know th« latter eight years. Was present at the marriage of prisoner to Richards, and signed as a witness. Edward D. Richards, butcher, living at Newmarket, deposed that he knew the aeoused to whom ho was married in 187U, -it Mr Wayland's office. At that time he believed her first husband to be dead. Knew a man named Alexander Davidson. Saw him previous to his marriage with the defendant. Had not seen Davidson for years before he married tho accused. It might have been seven years previously that he saw him. Saw him one Sunday morning at the Koyal George Hotel, flew market. That might have been four orhve years before bis marriage with Mrs David son. Davidson asked him where his wife was, and he replied *' next door," indicat ing his house, Davidson put his head through the window. There was a servant and prisoner in tbe house. She subsequently asked witness what ho sent Davidson there for; that be put his head through the window, and that flic had to get a small tomahawk to clear him out. That happened about four years bofore their marriage. By Mr Cooper : He knew of the first marriage between Davidson and the accused. He did not persuade the accused to live with him shortly after that marriage. She had been living with him as his wife since three or four months nfter her mar riage, and had lived with him continually , until four months ago, when she deserted him. He did not turn her out. She told him that her marriage with Davidson was illegal. He had had eight children by her, including two pair of twins. The marriage took place at the suggestion of the accused. About this time, he'was a member of an Orange Lodge, and was such at the present time. He did net persuade her to marry him in order to- qualify him for an office in that lodgo. She coaxed , him to marry her, and took a month over it, too. She persuaded him ten years ago to live with her, and also subsequently to j marry her. Ho did make property over ; to the prisoner, and well he knew it. She i sold it last week. It wa» not through any bankruptcy proceedings that he made it over. It was made over to trustees, and , they sold it. He did not want her to sign the property back to him a short time a^n. He wanted her to put a clause iv the deed, go that she could not have nut him out at a moment's notice. If she had done that, and given up tbe man she had taken a fancy to, this case wouldnever have been before the Conrt, He was not the instigator of this action, but he knew who was, .Her brother-in-law was the instigator. His name was Edwin Turner. He believed id win Turner and his wife had been living in his house at Newmarket for some time. He was liviog in the same house. The letter (produced) was in his writing. It was written by him, to the defendant, and was as fellows :—

Newmarket, April 19,1882.

. Madam, Op I received by this mail a curious note with no signaturo to it, but I infer it came from you by the writing, and aB Ido not under stand tho meaning of, nor do I want to, Carrie has offered to forward it to its former owner. Perhaps, if my sins aro as red as blood, yours are as black as soot. Regarding the races, I must say 1 enjoyed myself far better in aunty's company than I should h»ve done with you. You must have intended that track for T. S. I feel sorry if you have made a mistake. If you have, you telegraph to mo. and I will spid it to him. I know he must bo anxions aDout It. You must have a lot of piesumpiinn about you to have asked about the chiulr.-i, in your noto to Carrie, Yon say you would like to see them. 1 can perfectly understand your lovo for thorn; especially tho night you passed the cabin aftor tho opera was oyer. What time ,A& you pass through tho toll-bar. Garey.—l never know till the other day what inado you and Mrs Coleman bad friends, what proposition did yon mako to her for R.if, Oli you beast I I must stop this or I shall lose my temper, Regarding your coming book, you might wait till yon'ro asked by me, and this ; being tho last time I shall ever write to you I will ask one favour of you. That is, to take Nell with you. 3he has been tutored llko your mother tutored you. Yon aeo the result before anything .occur*, Take her. I will pay the pas-age. I have enough to bear without seeing tor future. You can nave tho consolation of Baying you raised one in the right path. Tho others are all right. I and Ckrrie can manage them, It you think you will drive me away from here, you are sadly mistaken. Yon shall not make a brothel of the cottage oa long as I live, I know how you had it arranged for me, but you are sold. What a soft thing yon thought jou had. I am get ting tho hoaee painted, and the new ser vant la coming next week. I think yon know her. Her name is Maggie Martin—nice girl, Yon can show this to who you like ; bnt, U you take my advice, you will go to some place where you are not known. We have a pretty good idea of what your game Uln Gisborne. Carrie baa received a very nice letter from Mrs SutherKnd, your late metres'. She doabts a lot ot her letter, so toconvlnoe her she is gote. to forward your first letter to her. There's no mistake: ahe has a good character. She wrote a beautiful letter. If you will do me that one favour by taking Nellie, and make arrangements for h»r coming, 1 will not trouble you any more I must now oonolude. as I have no time, patience, or stamps, to wa«te on whores or proatitutes.—l am. as usual, Edwaud RiCB*RDf. Farewell and forever; .think me dear."

{This epistle was ad badly written and ill spelt as to be scarcely intelligible), ' Cross-examination continued: " Carrie " referred to in that letter, was the accused's sister; Carrie's husband was Edwin Turner, At the time he wrote that letter, he believed the defendant was in service at Gisborne.

Mr Cooper was about to put in another letter, when His Honor said he did not see how these communications bore npon the case.

Mr Cooper said the letters were of great importance in their bearing on the credi bility of the witness. The case for the prosecution so far depended entirely on the statement by Richards that four or five years ago ho sunt the man Davidson into his bouse. It had recently been decided that where the parties had not lived together within seven years the onus of proof of knowledge rested on the prosecu tion. He wished to put in the second letter to contradict previous statements. According to tbo present state of English law, Davidson could not be put in the box to contradict the witness, being the hus band of accused, nor yet could the prisoner herself give evidence. His Worship said the letter was admis sible if put in to impeach tbe credibility of the witness.

Cross-examination of Richards continued by Mr Cooper: The writing of the letter (produced) is mine. ' The letter was then read as follows :— ■*•'!■■ " Tuesday night. "Newmarket, May 10,1882.

" Dear Kllea,— " Thingß are worse than I anticipated. Carrie bos turned out net to my expectations. Could you condescend to meet me on the brMge to night! I will rectify some things she has said nnd done. I feel sorry I have put you to so much pain and sorrow on my foollshneaa, but I have found out my mistake. If I receive a favourable reply, I will meet you on the bridse at eight o'clook. I will not upbraid you for tho past. I have promised not to molest you In any way. If tula meets with your approval, I -will be there at the appointed time. — P.B.—An answer by bearer will greatly ob'lge. "■Sours devotedly, "B. RIOHABDB." His Honor could not see how such letters as that affected the credibility of the witness. The mere blackening of this man's character,— although it might be as black aa possible —would not affect his credibility. This was the caae for tho prosecution. Mr Cooper contended that there was.no -evidence to go to the jury. . His Honor said it was quite clear that , there was. The case was certainly one for . the jury and not for him. , Mr Cooper then addressed the jury for the defence, pointing out that the only state ment on which., the prosecution depended was tht»t five years ago Davidson went to Richards's house, where the accused was- living. Be drew attention io the fact that this assertion was made 'by Richards, and asked the jury not to believe the-evidence of a man who could swear in tins box that the accused per suaded him to live with her only four months after her marriage to Davidson. • His Honor, in summing up, said it having been proved that the woman had been living apart fiom her husband for 10 jears, it devolved on the i prosecution to show that she had some knowledge of his being ulivo at the time of her marriage with Richards. The evidence on this point was very meagre.and itiwould be for the jury to consider whether the statement by the. wit ness Richards was worthy.qf credence. The I question for them to decide was whether there was sufficient evidence to show that She wasaworepf Davidson being alive within seven years of the time she married Richards. His Honor also referred to thp fact that the case reflected no credit upon ' Richards or the person who brought it into Court. . " t ' ■■ The jury brought in a verdict oft" Not Guilty, and the prisoner was discharged.

f FORGERY. 1 The charges of forgery and uttering against James Troy, Samuel Dufty, and Samuel Bowden occupied the Court this afternoon. Troy and Dufty pleaded not guilty, while , Bowden admitted the offence. .

Mr Brassoy defended. The evidence, which was taken at the Police Court on Monday last, has already been published by us.

(Left sitting,)

NEW Z EALAND INSURANCE COMPANY.

HALF-YEARLY MEETING

THE half-yearly meeting of the New Zea land Insurance Company took place tlru afternoon, Mr C. J. Stone being in tho chair, and ten other shareholders present. After the usual preliminary business had been disposed of, tho following report and balance-sheet were read by the General Manager (iklr G. P. Pierce). The report was as follows :—"The directors have much pleasure in submitting to the shareholders the report and balance sheet for tbe halt-year ending 31st May, 18S2, After making ample proyisiou for all ascertained losses to date, and carrying £20,000 to the Reseive Fund—which, witu the Re-insurance Fund, now stands at ;£l7o,ooo—there remains a sum of £21,584 17s 7d available for diatribu tion, which your directors propose should be appropriated as follows :— To tho payment of a dividend of 8s per share, £15,000; balance carried iorward, £G,584 17s7d. Total, £21,584 17s 7d. The dividend will be payable at the Head Office to-morrow, and at the branches aud agencies on receipt ot advice."

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOB TUB! HiLP YBAR ESDirvQ 31sr MAY, 1882. Profit and Loss.—Dr: To dividend half-year ending 30ih November, 1881, £15,000; oominis aioriH. Bularios, and other expensos, £21,618 17s Id; Government taxes and payments to Fire and Marino Associations, JCI.IS'J 18s lOd ; fire and marine loßaes, £61,721 13s 7d ; appropria tion for unpaid losses, £35.038 (loss appropria tion last half-year, £37,371); reserve fnnd, £20.000; balance, £21,581 1787 d; t0ta1,£111.71378 Id.—,Cr: By balunce from last half-year, £21,102 3s lOd; fire and marine nrenilums (less returns and re-insurances), £1CG,031 12a 6d: interest, rents, and transfer fe«s, £11-,571 i 10a ill. Total, £111,713 7b Id. B»r,ANOn:-BHEaT.—Dr: To capital, £200,000; re-lasuranoo fund, £100.1100; rosorvo land; £70.000; appropriation lor unpaid losses, £35,038; n uposi w and other liabilities. £1.10710s; balance. £21,68117s 7d. Total, £«7,73u 7a 7d.-Cr: By Investments-Mortgages and snares, £161,675 (is; Insurance premises arid ' other heritable property, £100,933 118 lid : United States bonds, £10,600; denatures. £61,970 Is fid; loans at call, £39.50'); by aoorued Interest and rents, £3,607 8s 2d; Dills receivable, £2,-198 16a 2d; bundry debtors, £1,83317s 7d ; balancesat branches and agencies, £'28,726 9j 21; oash In bank and in hand, £13,«1 Us 2d.—Total, £127.7^0 7s 7d.

The Chairman : In rising to move tbo adoption of the report and balance-sheet, I wish to make a few remarks on the figures set before you. The result of the past half-year's operations.will be received with pleasure, showing as It does a steady aud progressive business, notwithstanding the keen competition in insurance, and the reduction in rates which necessarily follows, I would not have, you mis led, howover, by the figures, gratifying as they are, and I cannot, therefore, allow the balance-sheet to pass without some comment. I would remind you that we are pushing our business in India, China, and the Cape Colony, and that while in these new fields of operation we have carried into our accounts every premium, taken at each place, up to the last day of the half-year, the risks for tbo credit of which wo have here included the premiums, will have to run the gauntlet of our next two half-yearly balance-sheets. Shareholders may answer, " Then this is an unfair way of making up tbc balance sheet." I say "No," While it ia the inevi table result of extensions in our business, namely, to take credit for premiums not really earned, I proudly point to our re-insurance fund, and say, after making every allowance, here is sufficient to re-insure everything, and if we wish, to close business next week. The louses paid and non-adjusted at the time of closing the accounts amounted to £62,388. Although theie have been un usually heavy, only one—the Loch Maree— lost on the voyage from Australia to London, has been of any considerable amount. Our lire losses, both, in Australia and New Zealand, have been very numerous, although we cannot altogether complain on this score, for if there were no fires no one would insure. Yet the tendency is to - make this class of business unprofitable, by diminishing individual premiums, while we have a 'proportionally larger amount at ri9k. We have carried a further Bum of £20,000 to cur reierve fund, which now stands at £70,000. This will enable us to equalise dividends should it be required at any future time to draw on it for that purpose. The reinsurance fund, specially set apart for the protection of outstanding rliks, and to nrovide for exceptional losses, now stands at £100,000. We may hope to add to these [amis from time to time, as the volume of our business' increases, Tho investments amount to £377,629; they are first-class, and their market-value _■_ considerably in excess of the amount sot down in the balance-sheet, and shows an average return of about 6 per cent, Acting on the principles, a wise one, we think of pushing our operations far and wide, agencies have been established in the principal parts of India, and we have recently commenced busi ness under favourable auspices in the Cape Colony, China, and Japan. Some of England's watchwords are "ships, colonies, and commerce," and following the example of our glorious Fatherland, we, in this Britain of the South, wish to extend our institutions carefully, prudently, and cautiously, wherever the sea will carry our flag. Our able and intelligent inspector, Mr Warwick Weston, ia now carefully supervising our branches on the Pacific Coast, and will shortly visit the Eastern States, and report on prospects for business in other portions of the United States. The London Agency, under Mr Blratow, has been made a branch, and been removed into more central and com mod'ous premises inCornhill, The result baa beenr mesc satisfactory, and we look for a large acceason of permanent business thatwiil steadily and continuously grow. Whilst this review of our business is on the whole veryencouraging, it remains with the shareholders and (those who have so loyally supported us in the past, to exert them selves to promote the further extension of our business in the future.

Mr Tonks seconded the motion in a speech eulogistic of the management of the direc tors and the zeal of the officers. The'motion was agreed tie nem. con. On the proposition of Mr R. Edson, sec onded by Captain Worsp, a vote of thanks was pasted {o the directors, officers, and agents of the company for. their past services.

The Chairman for directors, and My Pierce for officers and agents, responded. This concluded the business.

POLICE CO URT. -This day.

(Before C. C. Maomlllan, Ksq., J.P.) Drunk.—One; 5s and coats. < OHIRQB PF STKAI-INO A HOR3B.— JameS Wylie, remoedod from Napier, was charged with feloniously stealing and taking away, on the 20th Maroh. ahorse, value £20, the property of James Marshall of Parawai, On the ap plication of Mr Pardy, the prisoner was re manded to the Thames, where tne oflsnoe was committed. . . The remaining oases wore anjournea until two o'olock, in order that s Beoond Justice might be secured on the Bench. (Before Messrs Jorvls and Rayner, J.P a.) Ashore.—William Lowrle was charged with being absent, without leave, from the British bar nua John Knox on the Hth instant. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Pardy stated the case The captain oonßßnted to take prisoner on board. Ordered accordingly. MisFonTUNE,—Daniel Taylor, waa charged on summons with leav ng bis horse and cart In Queen-street on the 3rd instant, without paseiog a suitable chain through the wheel to prevent the rotation thereof.—Defendant said he loft the cart in charge of the boy, but he fell Biok in the meantime; |he would pleod guilty.—Fined Is and costs, a Bt«,i—Robert Donald was charged under the Dog Nulsanoe Act with permitting his dog "■ Boxer" to attaok John Aiistja on the publlo highway, to wit, Queen-street, on the Ist Inst. Mr Pardy said the man Austin was bitten rather severely by the dog in tbe absence of Mr Donald, but the law makes the owner liable. Defendant pleaded guilty. Mr Pardy sold de? fendant had paid all expenses and was willing to give compensation. ConßtabJe Foreman saia tbe dog was a blaok retriever, and ot gentle habits- Fined Is and casta, This waa ad the business.

WOLFE'S AROMATiq SCHIBDAIf SCHNAPPS, tO induce the destruction ond prevent the im proper use of their wrappers and labels, and thus further, protect the Publlo against fraud and deception, have enclosed to the wrappers, or Under the label on the quart bottles, since Ist October, 1878, and continue to enclose in every DAY'S .PACKING- THROUGHOUT THB YEAR THRKK e\ ORDBRS, Whloh are drawn upon the undersigned, and whioh will be cashed by them on presentation. To secure these Gifts, toe Publlo must be careful to ask for, and acorn)* nothing but, tbe Genuine Udoi-pho Wolfe's Schnapps, with our name upon the top label. __ t 'Moos & Co.. Wynyord Lane, Sydnov.

CABLEGRAMS.

[betjter's cablegram.]

LONDON, July 10,

In the House of Commons to-day the Hon, E. Gladstone definitely announced that r.n extraordinary session of Parlia ment would be held In October, in 'order that the Government measures for tbe reform of procedure mipht be proceeded with without delay. Australian Cricket Match.

The Australians commenend a match to day against eleven of the Marlebone Club, at Lords ground. The folllowiug are the Dames of the English team:—Messrs A. G. Steele, C. T. Studd, G. B. Studd, \V. G. Grace, Lord Harris, A. W. Hornby, A. P, Lucas, E. F. S Tylecott, Barms, Flowers, aud Morley. Ihe Home team went in first, and had put together 118 for tho loss of two wicksta when play was stopped, owing to the rain. Grace was bowled for 46, and Hornby stumped for 45. Great interest is being taken in the match.

Advices to hand from Foo Chow state that the export of tea to date amounts io nine million pounds. Fair to good com: mon qualities are firm at rather higher prices. Fair qualities now Is Ad, Tnels higher than at the oponiug of the season.

AUSTRALIAN.

RAILWAY" OPENED. SYDNEY, July 12.

A railway extension between Gunedah aud Boggadogi, in the north of this colony, has been opened by Sir John Robertson, acting Premier.

SALE OF STUD SHEEP. At Messrs Mort and Co.'s sale of stud sheep yesterday 258 sold and realised nil aggregate of £7,2G8. THE MANAPOURI. MELBOURNE, July 12. The Union Ce.'s steamship Manapouii will bo open for exhibition to tho public to-night, A charge of la admission will be nude, and the proceeds given to Melbourne charitable institutions. SUEZ TELEGRAPHIC OFFICE. News has been received here that a tem porary telegraph office has been opened on board a vessel in Suez rpadstead, ana that communication with Aden is now restored, BKEAK DOWN OF THE DURHAM. MELBOURNE, July 11. The steamship Durham, which left London on May 5, arrived here this morn ing. The machinery broke down during the voyage, and she was compelled to put into Portland to effect necessary repairs. SIR JULIUS VOGEL. MKLBuURfIE, July 11. Sir Julius Vogel is now staying at Menzies' Hotel, Beurke-street West. His departure for New Zealand has been post poned owing to an attack of gout from which he is suffering. It is stated that Sir Julius Vogol's stay iv the colooies will be but a brief one.

TELEGRAMS.

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COKOMANDEL, this day. BLACKMURE ENCROACHMENT OASB. The gale having subsided, the arbiters have goue out to tho Tiki on the encroach meat case. Peter Rcid,"of the Success, has been appointed by Blackmore; Richard Spratt, formerly of the Thames, by the Homo Rule; and John P. Hall, of the Tokatea, is umpire. THAMES, this day. The manager of the Deep Level Tribute Company commenced on Monday to drive a northerly cross-cut, at the 400 feet level, to intersect the main levol. Winzes from the 400 feet level, have been discontinued, pending the tapping of the lode at the low«r level.

QrjREW of Beauty .—The trial crushing of eight loads from the winze on the main reef of No. 8 l«val> was completed yester day, and gavo tho handsome return of 30ozs Bdwts of gold. Five loads were treatpd last week, and produced 14oza pdwts of gold.

Thamss Goldes Crown. —At the monthly retorting, 1460zs 17dwts ot gold were obtained.

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WELLINGTON, this day.

Information was received by the Tele« graph Department yesterday, that over land communication between Alexandria and Stiez was temporarily interrupted. A farther telegram, this morning, states that communication is restored.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. MR PILLIETT ELECTED. The Stanmore election resulted this day : Pilliett '.., 4607 Richardson ... ... ... 3557 CowJiahaw ... ... ... 2447 - Mr W. H, Pilliett is therefore elected. The disaffection in tbe Christchurch police force and other. causes have pro duced so many resignations and dismissals lately that there are only six old hands now in the force, BIG ATTENDANCE AT THE EXHI BITION. The attendance at the Exhibition yester day when a distribution of prizes to the children took place, amonnted to 18,200. INVERCaRGILL, this day. UNFENCED RAILWAY, . A petition bearing 200 signatures has been forwarded to the member for Awarua, urging the necessity for fencing the railway between the Bluff and Invercargill, on which a large number of cattle have been killed and narrow escapes from serious acci dents have sometimes occurred,

MR DRIVERS ABSENCE.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

. DUNEDIN, Tuesday. Mb Driver thus explains his absence from Parliament: The local directors of the New Zealand Agricultural Company sent Home fheiv resignation some months ago, consent ing only to act until some arrangements were made to relieve them. A week after Mr Driver went to Wellington, the London manager arrived, and Mr Driver had to re turn to hand over everything. The ''Herald" sayi? the thanks of the community are due to, Mr M. W. Green tor having taken what is. to be hoped may prove a first step towards ending the'sorry farce which Mr . Driver, with marvellous effrontery, has been playing so loug before - that of wilful, and systematic neglect of his Parliamentary duties. This is not a matter in- which his immediate constituents are solely concerned. It thoy exhibit no signs of discontent with being (as Mr Green correctly puts it) practically unrepresented, that is no reason why Mr Driver's gross dereliction of duty should be any lodger tolerated, for in d broad but legitimate sense every rnembpr of th.c' Legislature owes a duty of faithful service in'that capa city to the wholo colony. Moreover it is obvious that critical occasions are certain to arise not unfrequently, when the advice and suppert of every one of jts representa tives maybe of vital moment to the Jpterpstg of Otagb. It is tliereforp hjgh time ah example be made qf one whole flagrant and long-continued neglect of duty whiph has bepome a by-word arid a scandal, and has passed the utmost limit of friendly for, bearance. Unfortunately for himself, as well as his constituents, Mr Drivpr seems pcarcely sensible of tbe honourable obliga tion which he took on himself in becoming a representative. Major Atkinson dis claimed the responsibility of taking the initiative in enforcing the fine. The Major has placed himself in an awkward dilemma. He convicts himself either of culpable ignorance. of his duty as leader of the House, or of a most pitiable lack of moral courage. According to long established parliamentary usages in' England, the Minister who leads the Commons ja charged With the public duty of bij'og^ng refractory or offpnding members befqre the Dar. Jt seems impossible to escape, the conclusion {hat from fear of making Mr Driver a pgli. tical enemy, Major Atkinson deliberatbly

shirks the performance of a plain duty. Should he persiat in Buch craven behaviour, let us hope Mr Green can command sufli cicnt moral courago to undertake the office (however ungrateful to his feelings) of effectually teaching Mr Diiver that the scandal in question must cea3e. The "Star," while editorially of opinion that Mi Driver has laid himself open to severe penalties, demurs to the proposition that the duty of taking action lies on Ministers.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[BY Telegraph,—Special Reporter.]

WELLINGTON, this day. The Want of Confidence Motion. The threatened want of confidence motion was overcome by Mr Shechau'a withdrawal of his amendment, condemning the Govern ment scheme of Compulsory National Insurance, at MajorAtklnson's suggestion. —Major Atkinson said the Government

could not accept such an uineuilmeut from a member occupying tho position held by the hou. member for the Thames.—Mr Sheehau said he had not intended to raise any party question by his amendment, and therefore withdrew it.

Tho debate ou the' National Insurance scheme was adjourned till Monday week. Mr. J. C. Brown's French.

There was a bit of geueral fun this after noon, which for some minutes kept the House in roars of laughter. Capt. Morris presented a petition written in French, and solemnly asked that Mr J. C. Brown be requested to read it, tho joke being that Mr Brown in speaking in tho debate on the Address-in-Roply alluded to a document published in French iv the "New Zealand Gazette," but carefully re frained from repeating it, although it after wards appeared" in "Hansard," as though he had actually road it. Brown, however, turned the tables on Morris by asking the Speaker if it wore in order for a member to present a petition about tho contents ot which ho admittedly knew nothing.—Capt. Morris said ho had some faint idea as to what the petition was about, and the Speaker ruled ' that was hiillicient. —Mr Brown thon moved that the petition be read. Mr Macandrew seconded, and the clerk, whose duty it was to read it, looked unutterable things. On the question being put the "Ayes" decidedly had it, but the Speaker mercifully declared it for the "Noes" amidst loud .laughter. A fow minutes afterwards Sir G. M. O'Eorke found he had himself made a mistake, Standing Ordor No, 107 providing that every petition miißt be in either the Eng lish or Maori language. Mr Pyke has given notico to movo nsxt Friday, "Whether the Government .will bring In a Bill to amend the laws in'rola-

tion to the election of members to tho Bouse of Representatives in the following direction : (1) to prohibit the placing ot names on the electoral rolls within two months of any election, so as to prevent sham residential electors being placed on the rolls. (2} To make it penal to person ally canvass eloctors for support by any can didate, his servanta, or agents. (3) To pro hibit the use of vehicles, whether hired, lent, or otherwise, for the conveyance of voters to or frem a polling booth. The Tote for the North Island Trunk Railway. The million loan will be authorised at tho same time as the three million loan, in a separate Bill, and not put off till anotber Parliament. Public Works Statement. The Public Works Statement overi shadowed all other business, and members have since been busy mastering tho details of the appended tables ond discussing tho bearing of the proposed votos. Law Practitioners Bill. Thoro is overy probability of Sir Georgo Grey's Law Practitioners Rill, which will come on this afternoon, being passed. Tho Bill introduced into the Upper House by Mr Whitakcr is in principle substantially the same, so far aa throwing optm the pro fession to all who pass a cert.ua ex amination is concerned. Mr Whitaker's Bill, however, adds to tho list of -subjects for examination that of "general knowledge," and creates fees amounting in all to over £30, while Sir Geo. Grey's Rill provides for absolutely free admitsion to the bar. The general feqling appears to be that if reform in this direction be desirable at all, it should be through all payment and fees being abolished.

House of Representatives.

Tuesday, questions. Replying to Mr Hutchison, Mr Roi,- IjEston said an opportunity would be given the House to consider the report oi the Volunteer and Military Land Claim Com mission, as a Bill would be required to give it effect. Replying to Mr Feldwick, Mr DICK said that a late Attorney-General's opinion was that the Governor of the Lyttelton Gaol had power to award 24 hours' solitary confine ment to prisoners in certain cases. Replying to Major Harris, Mr Dick promised to mako some advance to repair the main South-road between Remuera and Drury, and would inquire as to the ncccs, sity for a telegraph office at Papakura. Replying to Mr Daniels, Mr Dick said the Government did not propose making any further amendment in tho Corrupt- Practices Act. Replying to Mr Cadman, Mr Dick said the Government would cause inquiry to be made into the present unsatisfactory ttate of things existing in the North be tween the sawmill owners, bush contractors and bushmen, with a 'view to amend the Contractors, Debts Act, 1871, so as to pro tect bushmen from being defrauded of their rights by unscrupulous contractors. In reply to Mr Wynn WILMAMS, Mr Dick said that the Government would, in accordance with the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Bankruptcy, bring down a Btll to amend'tbe Bankruptcy Act, and would be glad of the hon. member's i assistance,

In reply to Mr Fulton, Major ATKIN SON said no subsidy had in any case been paid to Road Boards on rates collected up to March 31,1881.

PBECEPEKCE OF QOVERNMBNT BUSINESS,

A motion by Major Atkinson, " That for the remainder of the session the Govern ment business take precedence on Wednes days," was stoutly resisted, and talked out till the dinner adjournment.

EXCITING OCCURRENCE AT COROMANDEL.

Two Persons Blown Over the

Wharf,

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

COROMANDEO, this day. DCBINQ the last two days a most violent gale of wind and rain has been experienced) During tbe height of the storm on Monday night a woman named Collins and a man named Leahey were blown off the wharf as they came from the steamer. The woman went over first, and Mr O'Brien, with com mendable spirit, jumped off "the wharf in tbe dark to her rescue. While she ■ was being saved the man went over, and bis loud screams caused the greatest excite ment. Constable Hobsou, who wag in spite of storm'at hia post p.f duty, seized a rope lying on trie ground and. lowpred it to the man, who clung' to if, and waa thus saved. It is recommended that O'Brien be awarded a Humane Society's medal.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESBAY. JULY 12.



Tenders. mo builders, Tenders will be received until noon of FRIDAY, the 21at, for Additions and Kepalrs to Brjck Building. Coburg-streot, Plan, &o„ at my office, Canada Buildings, W. H. BKINNBR. Arohlteot, mO BUILDERS, The time for receiving Tenders for Additions to the Bank of New Zealand. Auokland is BXTBNDKD to noon on SATURDAY7the22na instant. Plans, &o„ at our offices, Queen-street, KDW. MAHONKY & SON, Arohlteots, mo br ijkma k:ers. are InvltiSa" for Supplying Thren Hundred Thousand (300,000) Bricks. ' • . Bpeotflostwh and a BampVe brick to be seen at pur Warehouse. Shortlal'd-sireeV where ten ders will be resolved tin noon of 25th July Inst Tenderers cafl submit brlok they can supply] -. SARQOOa SOW, & EWBN; Jar continue.™, see Firet ftt^JZZ.



Wanted. WANTED, a Housemaid, one accus tomed to children proferred; refer ences required,—Apply to Mrs G. S. Jaklns, Ponsonby Road. • WANTED, a respectable Boy about 15; a good mllkor.—Apply Mr Howden Watchmaker, foot ot Shortland-Btroet, to-mor row. WANTED, a smart lad as improver to the baking.—Apply to D. Grabb, Newton. WANTED, a General Servant; must have good references.—Apply to Mrs Wilson Morrison. St. George's Bay Road. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dross making.—Apply Miss Derbyshire, Dress maker, bottom of Union nnd Patteson-stroets. WANTED, our old Customers tolcnow that we do our business upon the same terms a_ boforo.—l. Phillips, Tailor, Qaoon street. WANTED, Female Apprentices.— I, Phillip?. Tailor. Queen-street. WAN I'ED, a Young Man to make him self generally useful.—Apply to William Nlcholls. Uqlrrroan, Mllerelie. ANIED, a Uliekor.-G. Black and Co., Vlotorla-atreot East. ANTED, a Youth, 1G to 18 years of age, able to drive a horse ana cart.— CIOBO Bj-QB. WANTED, at Hannutord's Auckland Registry (established 1803). good ro- Bpeotable Servants of all classes. V«7ANrED, at Hannaford's Auckland V V Registry (established 1863), Hotel Female Servant, must bo able to cook; wagos 15b. \\r ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland TI Registry (established 1803). Cook and Lanndreßß (Rernuera); wauoa 12). WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry (established 1803). Hotel Feuialo Goneral (Walkato); wages, 15b to 20a. ANTEDTaGood General Servant; amall family.— Apply to Mrs Captain Powelli Orahame-atreot (oif Victoria-street). WANTED, a Good Carter.—Apply to Mr D. Fallon, Reclamation works. WANTED, a strong active Young Man to deliver ooal and firewood ana mako himself gouerally usolul.—Apply Railway Tea Mm Mount Kdan Hood. WANTED respectable Girl as General Servant; no woßhlng.—Apply, botweon 10 ond 12 a.m., at YoaDg Women's Institute. WANTED, a Man to make Steps and Bo<os (piece work), at J, C. Polham's, Ladder and Barrow Makur. Viotorla-stroet. WANTED, a Kitchenman.—Apply at Mrs Klsmoro's Registry Office, Short land-Btroot. WANTED, Girl to assist in house work.—Apply Mrs Geddis. St. Gcorgo'B Bay Road. ANTED, good Goneral Servant.— Apply to Mrs Fosa. Qneec-Btreet. W"" ANTED, a Good Cook and Lauu drosß.—Apply to Mrs Shora, Arnoy Road, Romuera. WANTED, a Second Cook — Apply Albort Rotel. _ V\/ ANTED, asmart active Boy.—Apply, TI W. and G. Hatflold, Portmanteau* Makers, Grey-atroet. WANTED, a General Servant; refer oncoß required Apply to Mrs Brojk flold, Onuhnngi. WANTED, Two Kespectaoie Boarders. —For Addresßj apply to F. M. Morloy, Grocer. Eden Terraoß. New North Road. WANTED, a Strong Boy, used to" Strlklng.-Apply to Vlotorla Iron Works, Vlotoria-atreet Eagt. WANTED SEEN, tho jmr Trimming,' 9d the yard: Grand Pompadour Fringe, 01 the yard; lot of Blaok do., cheap; Chenille Met. 9d the yard, at Dampier's Wakefleld-street WANTED, a Good General or Coach Smith; good wages and constant em ployment.-James Mackle, Coachbuildor, Vic torlq-Btreet Bast, ANTED, a good general Servant.— Apply at the Grango, Ponsonby. or to W. C. Donnes, Sowing Machine Depot, Quocn- Btroot. \\r ANTED SEEN, tho Ladies' Trimmed TV Hat* at is and Is od, and the Fur Hats for li 6d; Satin do,, Is Od—At Damplor's Wake- Ilald-stroot Shop. WA> TED, Two Men, generally useful for Hotel; alio Barmaids, Goooral Servants, and Youths.—Armstrong & Com- Pany,_Labaur ffxohango. 177. Queon-streot. WANTED, "a Go^d~Dal^of~Frcsh Butter and Eggs.-Apply Asplnall ana I'almor, Pitt-street. WANTED, a Situation by a first -clas» restaurant Cook, or will Leaso a good paying Hoßtaurant.—Apply "A.8." Evknino Star Ofllco, HAN TED, a smart young Man for the Bar.—Apply at tho Swun Inn, Btrand, Meohanloa' Bay. ANTED to Sell, 30 to 50 loads Stable Manuro, dollvaiod whore required.— W. 8c G. Wlnstono. ' W' ANTED, as thorough house and par lor moid, a roopactablo trustworthy Woman.—Apply to Mrs Cowle. Bishops Court, Parnell.' WANTED, Employers to Bavo adver tltlng and apply to Labour Exchange, Hlgh-atreet.-A. T- Carter. Manager. WANTED, a Good General Servant — Apply Mra Perolval, Green Lano. ANTED, Everybody to know that Dampier's Sale of Toys, &a, is now going on at his Uobson-etreot Branoh. Be in time I Be In Mmc I IV' ANTED, n Second-hand Cart and T T Harnous, with quiet, staunch Horso, to run in saddlo or harness.—Address, stating »rlco and partionlars, Qrocor, Star ofHoe. \\r ANTED, for Hotel in 'Waikato, a T T Housemaid; also, Waltreas.-Commer clal Hotel, Shortland-atreat. WANTED SEEN, the Large Stock of winter Ribbons for 4}d—At Dampier's Wakoflold-streot Shop. v \\f ANTED, a Chemist's Asiistant, for T T Wonganui.-Apply by letter t? Kemp thorne, Pressor, and Co.'a Now Zealand Drug Company; Limited U. ANTED, a Good General Servant; TT high wages.-Apply, Panama, Lower Symonda-Btreet. WANTED, Employers to know that we can send them Clerks, Housekeeper?, "Lady H«lps." Gardonors. and Generally ÜBofuL-ArmstrOng & Co., Labour Hxohange, 177, Qaeon street. WANTED KNOWN-Wo have tho Ballanoa of our Stock of Toys and and Fanoy Goodii now on view at the Hobson streot Branch. Inßpeotlon invited, Call early and aioura tho bargains.- W. H. Dumpier. WANTED to Purchase, Six-roomed Home on Great Notth Road t or Largo Allotmont.—W. V. Stevens, at Steadman^s. noxt Union Bank. WANTED to Sell, a First-class Trl . chord Piano (Bord'a price, fitO), nearly new.—Address. A.B„ Post-office. WANTED, by a Lady of 20 years ox perlenoe. Muslo Pupils at Is per lesson. Evening Lessons given. Private Lessons In Danolng to Adults or Familleß,—Address Mrs Weloh. Grey-street, opposite Hellier House. ANTED to Sell, a Good Allotment, 51 feet frontage-olose to Ponßonby Rood.—Apply this offloe. WANTED KNOWN, that Lunch can bo had at the Maaonlo Hotel every day (hot), from 12 o'olook till 2 p.m. * y ANTED, all my iriends and cu» tomors to be In time and see the benefit of my Sole of Toys and Fanoy Goods. Remem bor that they aro at tbo Hobßon.stroet Branoh. WANTED, a respectable Lad to driven carriage, milk, and assist In the garden. —Apply to Edward Lewis. Custom-house-street. ANTED KNUWN—Pectorine is a most valuable cough mixture, 3b 6d per bottle.-Gardner, 184, Quesn-Btreet, and North Shore. WANTED KNOWN-Curlings Hair Restorer, will restoro faded or grey salr to its original colour.—lt Is not a dye. 3a per bottle.-Gardnor, Chemist, 181, Queen- Btreet.and North Shore. WANTED to Sell, several Hotels in the city, Houses and Allotments! in prlnol pal streocs; also. Farms near city.—Apply Armstrong & Co,, Real Estate Agonts. 177, Qaeon-streat- WANTED to Sell —Cheese, Bacon, : Butter, Eggs, &c, of the Best Quality, and at Lowest Wholesalo Prloes.—R, Rew, , Grcoer, Vlctorla-Btreot. WANTED KNOWN, Hand Sewing Machines from 25,; Home Shuttle ditto, 60a; also Machines taken In exohange,—W. C. usance's Depot, Qneen-strcot. WANTED SEEN, the Japau^Siik! Is 3d the yard; Colored Satin, Is 9d; Black do.. 2* 3d aud 3a; Black Velveteen. Is Hd and 2s 6d, at Dampier's Wakefleld-streot WANTED KNOWN—We mako Cloth ing 25 per cen\ Cheaper than any other house in Auckland,—J. Phillips, Tailor, Queen streot. __ ' WANTED KNOWN-We are the only Matters of the Celebrated 13s Q1 Trousers ' and 553 Bults —I. Phillips. Qaeon-otreet. WANTED SEEN, the Twill iheetimj, | Is Id; .White Calloo, 31d; Unbleaohed i do, 2Jd; Brown Holland, 4Jd; at Dampier's Wakefield ttroet Shop. ! WANTED, Mombors for Mechanical ! Drawing CUbb.—Apply on Taeßday or Friday evenings, at the V.M.C.A, to R. M, : Frlpp.. - - ■ i WANTED Known-That J. Oosgrave and Co. are selling Strong Heavy Tweed . Trousers for 8a lid. ■ WANTED KNOWN-That Sharland's ' Worm Powders are the most popular ' and eueoessful remedy now known. Price IB '. packot.—Addresa: Opposite Poat-offlce. WANTED, the Public to know that I' ' have juat bought another New Lot of Handsomly Bound Yolnmes. Including Good Words,' 4b Cd. Magazines, Leisure Hours, Wedding Bella. &o. Coll early to choose.—W. H. Dampler, HobßOn-strS jt—P.S.—Full particu lars Booh, | ' i TkJU ANTED SEEN, Men's Shirts for Is i TT 6d; Handßome Stnd Suites. 9d ; Gento* Handkerchiefs (largo alze)^ Od; at Dampier's , I Wekefleld-atreet Shop. l\ *X7ANTED KNOWN—The only Per j IT foot Cure for Toothaoho ond Neuralgia. ;' and no oure no pay, Is by applying to Professor - uasscott, the oaly Prootical Herbalist in the gj^fljSßße^tetfbiflSjfeS^jEßl[{j[g'"B^



«I7"ANTI!D, for a fow weeks, a goc V T Praotical Gardener and Nursoryman. Apply br letter, stating wages, to ''Gardner Btau Office. ANTED, Managing Partner, wit £500. for buslueis firm In town; othi arrangements it of Rood business oapaolty.- Armsrrong snd Co.. commission agents. WANTED, several good Machinists hlshoßt wages given to good hands.- G. Blaok and Co., Viotorlq Btroet Knst. WANTED SEEN, tie urand Lines t Ladlos Fashionable Hoso. 6d; Men Books, 3d; Children's do, irom 2d; Boys' Klastl Braces. Cd—Pompier's Wakeflold-street Shop. ANTED hhuWW—Working Me can Savo their Money by oalllng at th Governor Gordon Dining Roonia. All Meal Od; Board and LodgiDg Iss por week.—Not the addroßß: Noarly opposite the Waitemat and olobo to tho Dock. Lower Albort-Btreet. ANTED SEEN, the Gent's Twee. Coats, fis Cd ; Holland do. (small sizes t. "d: Gents' Cheat Scarves, 2d; Boya' Bolti 3d. at Damplor's Wqkollold-Btroot Shop. WANTED KNOWN - Be quick a» £ weed Macintosh Coats, worth £2 15( ror Ala Od, at Brennan's Auuckland House Victoria-street. WANTinFK^WSPI'hat .. Cos gravo and Co. aro soiling Tweed Ma hlntOßh Uoatß for 30s, warranted. yi/ANTED Known—That J. Cosgravi f 27 6d Rnd CO, nr° SolUn(t Mon' B Soi' KO BnJt ANTED, the Public to be in time fo: the Writing Desks. Is 9d; Work Boxes la; Glove Boxes, 1b Cd; Wax Dolls, 3d; Shol Boxes, Is; &o. Dampier's Salo of Balance o Joys, HobßOnstreet. .^ANTED KNOWN—We have the v T boat Outior In Auokland.-J. Phillips Tailor. Queen-Btroet. WANTED SEEN-Tiie Window flel 3Jd; Long Cnrtalns, 33 lid; Children* Pinafores, lid; KrooKS. 2s; Amerioan Leather, lljd; at Dampier's Wakufleld-street Shop. VV ANTED—Tailors to bear In mind / ▼ that I have in stook a large aesortmenl ot Blaok ond Blue Superflnes and Dooskine, fweeds. Coatings, Bedford Cords, and Trim intags of all descriptions, short lengths of whloh I out at wholes >lo price. ...^i A. LOVKTT, WeUcsley-Btroet. ANTED to Sell, several Building Lota in tho suburbs, olose to town (cheap); uUo. Houses and Sections.—Armßtrong and uo„ Heal Hatato Agents. 177, Queen-street. WANTED, Tenders for Cutting ab»ut 28 chains of Drains, Laying Tiles, and Filling in (labour only).—Apply at 42, Qaeou street. WANTED KNOWN—We have the handsomeßt Tweeds in NowZoaland to BOloct 13s 6d Trousers from.—l. Phillips, Tailor, Queon-streot. ANTED KNOWN - Toys I Toys I Fancy Goods I Fancy Goods I - As I intend; going oat o£ tho abovo bnaißoss. I will sell the Biliinoo of my Stook at a Groat Keduo tlon to clear them out,-W. H, Dampler, Hob son-stroct Branoh. ANTED KNOWN-That Sharland's Tonlo Balßam and Liver Regulator Is used with marvellous buoobsb tor ladlgoation- Frlco Ss a bottle.-Addresß: Opposite Post. offloe; ANTED, settlers to know that Amerioan Waggons, light and heavy, either with or without springs, are for Bale at A, Maoklo's, Durham-street, also, very hand some Hooded Buggies, doable and single, hung on an entirely now prlnoiplo, and or the best quality ever yet landed on these shores, WANTED KNOWN. — That Shar land's Family Pills are invaluable for Constipation, Headache, and Indigestion.— Prlco Is Box. Address-Opposite Post Offloe. V\7 ANTED SEKN, the great new lot V tot Dross Buttons on the Counter, Id tho dozon ; Stay Busks, 2d, ild, and (3d, at Damplor's Wmtefleld-Btreat Shop. WANTED TO SELL, Two or Three Light 'Busses In good repair.—W. Crowther, Wellesley-Btreet. ANJKD KNUW«-That J. Cos grave & Co. are Selling Men's Goolong Tweed Trousers and Voßts for 17b Od. WANTED SEEN, the Peerless Gloss at 7d the bottle; and Cork Soles (ladlos or gents'), 2}d tho pair—At every one of Dampier's Bhopa. \*f ANTED KNOWN—That J. Cos y " grave fc Co. are Belling Men's Bluo Whitney Overcoats, lined thorooghly. for 19a 6rt. WANTIiD to Sell, a nearly new centre board Yaoht. well found and oopporod.— 0. Bailey. Shipbuilder, noor the Dock, WANTED, f nrchascrs lor Good Swede Turnips, in lots of 5 tons, delivered at any railway station within 10 miles of Otnhnhu. Price. SOs por ton, or 25b on the ground,—Fisher and Co \\/-"A¥T^ls^E^f^eTa^iesMJi7^ TV Gb Bd; Ladlos' Jackets, 0s Cd; Girls' do,, Ss-At Damplor's Wukoflold-stroet Shop, WANTED KNOWN BLOMFIBLD'B WORM POWDKRB aro the Flnoßt Homedy for Worms. In paokota, One Bhllling; by Poßt. 1b 2d.—WEBT KND PHARMACY, Ponsonby. WANTED KNUWN, that Sharland's Cherry Peotoral relieves Coughs in ten minutes; bottles, 2s fid.—Address, opposite Poat-offlog. WANTED. -Tho Public to know that Munro & Mllllgan. Hobgon-Btreet, have added to their Tailoring Department a branoh for the manufacture of Boys' and Youths' Clothing, made to order, from their largo stook of guaranteed shrunk tweeds. ANTED KNOWN BLOMFIKLD'S SOOTHING POW DERS, a cooling aperient for Children cutting teeth, troubled wltb eruptions ot skin. Packets, Is; Post, Is 2d.~WEST KND PHARMAOY, Ponsonby. ANTED KNUWN-Final Nolice to Households™ and others, that nnless payment is made without delay for Past Services (Juno Quarter past due), the Night Soil Contractor will not attend. (Mice: City Market, Queen-street Entrance; 9 a m to 5 p m dally; Saturdays, 10 a m to 8 p m. \y A H T E D. Young Women or Lads, who have worked Carding, Drawing, Roving, and Spinning In Flax or Jute Mills at Home. Constant work ; Rood wages; also an oxperionood Matt ing Weavkr. Auckland fihue Manufactory Company (Limited). Btanley-atreet. W" A N T E D, all the: Working Men of Auckland to come and Inapoot tho SPLENDID NEW GOODS Just Arrlvod ex Cambria. Balmorals and Elaßtlc-Sldo Boots, only 10s Bd, the best value over offered in Auokland. Also, 15 Trunks Ladles' Button and Fanoy Elastic Kid Boots, tho best and oheapest in Auckland. Don't forget tho Address— H, SAWK IN S, THE RED BOOT WAREHOUSE. ViOTORIA-BTRgBT. . WA N x a. D, You to call at BRENNAN'S AUOKLAND HOUSE, Foot of Viotoria-street, And see the following lines ;— Lustres, s|d; Dress Serges, lid Merino, 1b 7d; Winceys, lid Flannel, 73d; Holland, Od White Calloo, 2s 0d doz; Oxford Shirtings. &fd; Twill Shooting, 2 yards wide, Is 2d yard Men's Alpine Hats, 2s ltd; Hardfelt, 3a Od; Tweed Suits, 27a Od; Overcoats, 22s Bd SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY AT ■DBENNAN'd, TTTCTORIA-STRKET. ANTED KNOWN IST FOR CASH ONLY- Good Value in Blankets, from 9/11 to 45/ pair Good Value In Quilts, from 4/6 to 12/4; size. 10-9 Good Value In Sheeting, from /8 j; 72 inoh, 1/ Good Value In Calicos, from /2J; white, 13 Good Value In Dress Materials, from M} Good Value in Wlneeys, from f&\ to 1/3 Good Value In Laoe Cartains, from 3/11 to 30/ Good Value in Ladies' Ulsters, from 8/9 up Good Value in Hosiery, all Blzea and makes Good Valuo in Satina and Velvoteens, from 2/0 Good Value In Handkerchiefs, from li\ eaoh Good Valuo in Table Napkins. /7J: Cloths, 2/ Good Value in Felt Oarpets, 1/4; Tapestry, 2/9 Good Valuo In Millinery and Undorolothlng Good Value in Haberdashery Good Value in 2-button Black Kid Gloveß, 1/9 Good Vslne in Ladlos' Corsets, 2/6 to 10/6 AT WM. H. SMITH'S Cheap Drapbihy Warehouse, Corner of Upper Queen and Alexandra-streets, Opposite Army asd N>vy Hotel. N.8.-Ocr Well-assorted Btook Of GENERAL DRAPERY Is bought obbap FOa cash, ana marked In plain flgnreß at 10 per cent, loss than ugn,al Quoon-street prices, Wo invite compari son] VXJ ANTED KNOWN. TWO SHILLINGS IN THE POUND DISCOUNT ON ALL CASH-PUROHASKSOFFIVE SHILLINGS AND UPWARDS. AT STEPHENSON'S, KARANGAHAPE KOAD, Nbwion. Bplendid Value In 361 n White Calico, 5/6 per doz Good Value in Blankets, 7/6 to 30/ per pair Unequalled Value In Ulsters. 4/9 to 35/ eaoh Splendid Valuo in Jerseys, 676, worth 9/6 Good Value In Millinery and Underclothing Unequalled Value In 160 Ladlos Felt Hats, 2/G each Splendid Value in Long Lace Curtains. l/< per yd Good Value In Dress Materials, ftoai /4J yd Unequalled Value In Cdoarod Cashmeres, 1/ per yd Jplendld Value in Corsets, 1/6 to 12/8 per pair U-noqnalled Value In Corsets, 2/6 and 2/11 Stood Value In Hosiery, all sizes, <co. Splendid Yalne in 4-button Blaok Kid Glove?, 3/6 Unequalled Value In Coloured Serges, /111 per yd Bood Valne ia Colonial Flannolß, from 1/3 Wantod Known—Dreaaraaking on Premises Unequalled Value in Satina, 2/6; Velveteens, 2/0 At STEPHENSON'S, Newton House, Nrwton. N.B.—Comment on our Stock of General Drapery is needless; a single oall ia sufflolent to prove that purchasers of Drapery can get best vsulo for then: money at « STEPHENSO N'S, NEWTON i I U DK!££>.->AlaK.u.K;s ANu Oiia-tita. JL' — vVanted to Buy, by weekly payments, all descriptions of Cuttings; must be oloan.-



mmm_m__ m—aaaammMMamft^wumwfci^iiiii hum — To Let. id rpo LET, a Family Residence, contain - X ing eight rooms, bath, and 'water laid or ." with 14 acres of land, situate on the Gres Sonth ttoad, a few minutes' walk from Ellorsli r Railway Station, commanding a good vie w. ---u Apply to F. L. Prime or Wi Aitken, Estate am *r Land Agents. r |nO LET, a House of six rooms, ii ~ JL Somerset Place, Howe-street. Gas ant » water laid on.—Apply to Mr D. Fallon, neai - Railway Station. - rTIO LET, Three Rooms; two unfur ;8 J- nished,—Windmill Villa, Symonds-street 0 mo LET, Workshop in Lome-street X also, small Workshop (with steam power - suitable for wood-turner. — Apply, A. TalV n Lorne-Btreet. | rpO LET-a Comfortable Family JResi -0 JL denee, containing 10 rooms, with coaoh „ house, stable, etc., about 2 aores of ground, si mate at Ponsonby, has splendid view of Har - bonr.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. , rpo LET, a Family Residence at Epsom, ' X with 50 aores of land.—For partionlars, ' apply to T. Di Gleghorn, Kpsom. '_ mo LET, in New Brick Buildings, i X Wyudham-street. a Corner Shop and ,' Dwelling, and three Comfortable Dwellings, all ' replete with every convenience.—J, M. Mao - donald. Agent. 0 A THREE-ROOMED Cottage To Let. -oL —Apply to W.Heffernan, foot of Gundry - Btroet. near Newton Road. s ( \FFICE TO LET.-Apply at G.N.L.A. V^ Rooms, Queen-street. f |\jrORTH SHORE.—To Let, a New . -Ll House of 10 rooms, well Bituatodi and 1 suitable for lodging house j also. Furnished t Cottage.—R. and R. Duder. Dovonport Store ! For Hale. jjiOK SALE, at Newmarket, large JL Corner Allotment 108 feet frontage by 100 i deep; good house upon It; splendid view.— , Apply to ir. G. Clavton, Commission Agent. ID O R SALE. - JL 1 ALLOTMENTS. ; PONBONBY ROAD-Valuable Business Site (near Franklin Road), 28 x 110. ' COLLKGK ROAD-Allotment 33 x 100, £5 per foot. NORFOLK-STRKET-Choloe Allotment, £200. NEWTON (near Newton Road)-33 x 100, £15. ELLttH3lJK(olo3OtoStatlon)-l-acre,oaoh£so. Easy terms. Also, several desirable Cottages on terms to suit purchasers. Labour Exchange and Eitate Agonoy. High-street.—A. T. Carter. Manager. F. 3. MOSSJ. |W. F. O'SULUVAN, CI J. MOSS & CO.] ■*- • LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, HHOHTLANn-STRKKT. Ft R BALE, a Large Allotment in Brighton Road, Parnell (100x300). LOT 103. Pokeno about 10 acres. 110 ACRES near Taakau; 60 aores In grass, re mainder open fern and bush. Prloe, £500. 30 ACRES, ell Improved, close to the Whanga rata Railway Station; good house, oow- Bhed, barn, &o.; well Bultoa tor fruit r-ow ing, A LARGE SECTION In Bereatord-street, 80 feet frontage] (00 ACRES, partly improved, 19 miles from Auokland, and 1 mile from railway station; good 8-roomed Bouse, and all necessary out buildings. Price, £1650. In addition to the above, we nave a Large Number of Town and Country Properties for Sale, tnoludlng some Large Blocks ot Land in the Wolkato District. F. J. MOBS ft CO., Shortland-street. Far ooniinuation. see Kir at Page New Teas. "VTEW SEASON'S TEAS, 1882-1883 Tho undersigned has received, per Rlngarooma (transhipped ex s.s. Bowen), the first ■ portion of his order for IN EWOEASO N'S 1 E A S, Comprising— :<s>. 1000 Packages OF CHOICEST TO GOOD MEDIUM CONGOUS. tar Samples for Liquoring on application. "X* H. B MORTON. IV~EW SEASON'S TEAS, 1882-1883. JOHN BUCHANAN, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET, Begs to annonnco the arrival per e,s. Rlnga rooroi < transhipped ex s.o. Bowen), of his FIRST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S TEAS, (SPREAD EAGLK), THESE TEAS ARE EXCELLENT VALUE. ' LIQUORING SAMPLES ON APPLICATION; A TRIAL SOLICITED. pHINA TEA SEASON, 1882-3. ARTHUR H. NATHAN, Begs to advise the arrival, per s.b. Menmulr, from Fooohow (transhipped per Rotorua), Of MS FIRST SHIPMENT of NEW SEASON'S TEA, Consisting of-160 6 PACKAGES, To be followed by abont 3000 PACKAGES. The whole are specially seleoted for value, and will be found well worthy the attention ot the Trade. lOt h July. 1832. -j^- c w nn E As. V ju3t received. 3000 Packages OF NEW SEASON'S TEAS, Ex Menmulr, to Sydney, from Foochow, Consisting of 111Q HALF-CHESTS 1890 BOXES Specially seleoted to our order from the BEST Markkt Standards of Last Season. VALUES ARE EXCEEDINGLY GOOD, Musters lor Liquoring now obtainable. Trade Applications Invited.. 3500 Packaged (in completion of our Season's order) will be dne in August, li. D. Nathan & Co. PARTNER. —£200 to £300.—Wanted, gentleman with this amount to join advertiser In General Storekeeper in country,— " Alpha," Evening Stab. ■ ■ mo BUTOHErtS.— Wanted, -a youDg IX Man to make himself usef al.—J. Fobs k



— mSSSSSSSSSSSSSBSSt ———"—5555555555? I Amusements. i- VST. JAMES'S HALLi it GRAND CONCERT 2 Will be given In the above Hall, by the Mom- I bers of St. James's and St. Andrew's Church Choirs, on THUREDAY EVENING, I 13th*July, 1882. r Doors open at 7.30 p in.; Conoert to commence at 8 p.m. ADMISSION, Is. j Board ana Residence, ' I COMFORTABLE Board and Residence I \J tor Single Gentlemen; If permanont 18s ' por week; near P.O.—For address, apply W. D. • Dallen. Confoctloner, Queen street. ! tf^OVERISOR BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBBON-BTREKT, Board and Loboinq _ _.. ..20s per Week Swam Roou , - _ ..2fe. UUPERI'JR Board and Residence (batn, kj piano, large grounds), not to be equall od, n central position in Auokland, for families, ■ ladies, or gentlomen. Addresß, Stab Cffloe. Gazette in Bankruptsy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and the various Amendments thereof, and of the Bankruptcy of William Francis, of Kaipara Headß, in the Provincial Dietrlot o' Auokland. in the Colony o£ New Zealand, Maßter Mariner, a Debtor. I hereby summon a General Meeilng of all the Creditors of the above-named William Francis, to be held In the Supreme Court Build ings, Auckland, on Monday, tho 17th day of July, 1832, at 11 o'olook in the forenoon, for the purpose of reoelvlrg my Report and granting an Order of Discharge to the Baid Debtor. Dated this 12th day of July, 1882. THO. MACITFARLANB, Creditors' Trustee, F. T. »dfaur. Bhortland-Btroet, Auckland, Solicitor for the said William Francis. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHKRN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter ot * The Debtors and Croditora Act, 1870," and the several Aots amending the Bame, and of the Bankruptcy of Mahib Alexandbr, of Tauranga, Teacher. Notice is hereby given, that a suiTlciont number of creditors o( the said Marie Alex ander not having attended the first meeting, of creditors appointed to be held at tbe Supreme Courthouse, Auckland, on Monday, the tenth day of Jaly, Instant, at the hour ot eleven o'olock in the forenoon, nor at the adjournment oftheraid meeting to this day, at the tame time and place, I have. In pursuance of the _ oth section ot "The Debtors end Creditors Aot. 1870." appointed Thomas Macffarlane, of Auokland, Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy, to be Creditors' Trustee of the estate of the Bald Mario Alexander; and farther, that the said Thomas Macffarlane has Intimated to me, in writing, his acceptance of suoh trußtee- Bhlp. Dated at Auckland, this 11th day of Jnly, 1882. G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. E. G, B. Moss, Tauranga, Solicitor for the said Marie Alexander. Cans. E AROHA EUREKA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Coll ot Threepenoe per share on the Com pany's Capital has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Manager, at the Com pany's Offloe, N.Z. Insurance Company's Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, tho Bth day of August, 1832. D, G. MaCDONNELL, Manager. Auckland. July 12. .1882. VTEW FIND GOLD MINING J-.1 COMPANY (Limited). A Call of Threepence per Share on the Com pany's Capital has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Manager, at the Com pany's Offloe, NiZ. Inßuranc9 Company's Build ings. Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of August, 1882. D. G. MACDONNELL, . ~ , , . Manager, Auokland, July 12,1882. rrTHE ARCH HILL BKICK AND TILE X COMPANY (LIMITED). nwS'oSJ? r^ y glven thß£ a 9 aU (the fltth'l °l ONE SHILLING per share has been made pay able to the undersigned, at the offloe of tbe Company, FNo 21. New Zealand Inßuranco Buildings. Auokland. on Saturday, tho sth August, 1882. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Auokland. Hth July, 1882. Secretary. Dividends. TJNION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND. Warrants for the Dividend, for Half-year ending Slst May last, may now be obtained, at the Company's Office, Queen-street. R, H. STEVENSON, • Manager. Auckland Branch, July 10,1882. Public Notices. TCTOTICE is hereby given that the Xs* Partnership for some time past carried on by tho undersigned. Joseph Booth. Geobgs Anthony Bbowm, John Edward Taymr, and Cornelius Taylor, under the style or firm of "The Auckland Dairy Com pany," is so far as ooncerns the said George Anthony Brown.this day dissolved. The busi ness will in future bs carried on by tho said Joseph Booth, John Edward Taylor, and Cor nelius Taylor, undor tho said style or firm of "The Auckland Dairy Company." The con tinuing partners are hereby authorised to dis charge all debts and to receive all credits on aooount of the said partnership conoern. Dated this 10th day of July, 1882. GEO. A. BROWN, JOSEPH BOOTH. J. E. TAYLOR.. CORNELIUS TAYLOR. Witneas-G. T IKem-miy, Solioitor. Auokland Y)«SIGN FOR ALMANAC." The Premium has been awarded to Kapai Dnaooepted Designs may be had on application to the NEW ZEALAND INBURANOE COMPANY. jTKJk TT IG.M. CAROLA. rfggisSßs. XX? By BPeoial permission, Ttf jfflOvv^tho above vessel will be open Ja&umxigS for publlo Inspection (for one ~™"T" day only) TO-MORROW (Thnrs day), 13th Instant, from 1.30 to i SO p.m. „*£? B; 8, vlS.t9rlft wln "y constantly from the North Shore T from 1.15 to 4.15. Return Fares ONE SHILLING. JAMBS BAKER, _ Trafflo Manager. Devonport Steam Ferry Co.. Limited. 1 - — -mmmmmm-- THE COACH TO LAKE TAKAPUNA, ' on and after MONDAY next, the igth July, will run as follows !-From Devonport daily, at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.: from Tokapnna, at 8.45 a.m. and i p.m. Sundays; From Devon port, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.: from Takapuna. at 11.4S a.m. and i p.m.-O. MAYS. HOUSES built on the weekly payment system.—Ap»)y Waller. No. 2, Grafton Roadi off Ky ber Pass. QKATES. SKATES. SKATES, Wanted Known - That BRANSTON and FORSTER are now manufacturing Skates of all Blzes, on the moa approved nrinoiple, and at Reduced Prlcos WEYRE, Victoria-street Hat and o Glovo Depot. Kid Gloves and Flowers for the ball at Half-price. Two to Six Buttons, from 2i per pair. White Marcella Boots, Is, worth 7s til per pair. OEFOED'S TOMATO SAUCE, In pints, reduced to 9a por dozen. Usual discount to Wholesale Morohants.—JOHN BUCHANAN, Agent. TO THOSE ABOUT TO MARRY, PARTIES FURNISHING, HOTEL KEEPERS, AND THB GENERAL PUBLIC. THE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE IMPORTS FROM THE MAEER9, AND SELLS DIRECT TO THB PUBLIC, FURNISHING GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Glass Shades and Stands, all sizes, from 1/0; Dinner SetßjJO pieces, 37("6; Chamber Bets. 7/0 to 40/; China Tea sets, 20 pieces, with handsome Tea Tray and 8 Spoons, for 13/6; Best Gold-edge China Cups, 11, 9/ doz; Looking Glasses, from 4/9; Door Mats, 2/6; Fenders, 1/9 to 25/; Crnot Stands, 3/6 to 25/; Clockß, 6/0; Shoe Brushes, 2/9 set; Iron Bedsteads, full size, 22/6; Brlttanla Metal 1 oapots, 6/; Kieotro-plated Cruets, Spoons, and Forks, all qualities; Bird Cages, 3/0; Breed ing and Parrot Cages; Table and Pooket Cut lery ; Saucepans, Boilers, Tubs, and Buckets; Lamps, from 3/9; 6in. Rim Locks, 21; Tinware Smoothing Irons; 1/; Fanoy Goods of every kind; VaßflS, from 1/ pair; and one thousand and one articles of nse and ornament, at Prices only possible under onr New System of DIRECT SUPPLY. SMALL PROFITS. AND CASH. Catalogues on application. All Goods Marked in Plain Flgnres (Wholesale and Retail). Goods carefully packed and forwarded to all parts of the country Direct Supply Store, 219, Q U E E.N - STREET,, . ;



Lost and Found. LOST or Stolen, from Mrs Kane's, , Brown-street. Ponsonby, an English Terrier, white Bpot on breast: no oollar.— Reward on applying as above. OST at Theatre Royal, on Monday ~ "'sh'- a long Jot Earring, mounted ia.' S gold.—Finder rewarded on leaving at G. T. I' Uhapman's. Bookseller. Qaeen-Btroctl LOST— a Parrot; anyone returning the same to Glen Mai. near Wind Mill. 1 Symondß street, will bs rewarded. ' 1 LOST, on Sunday evening, between M Brown's, Droper, and Bt. Mary's Churoh. a Lady's Gold Watch with Silver Chain at tached.—The Ilader rewarded by leaving same at Mrs Gilborfß, Parnell. ? HjUVE POUNDS REWARD.-Stolen I JL' from the door of Ai Lovett, Draper, Wei- * losloy-streot, a Roll of Tweod (about lOydß).— Tho above reward will be paid to any person who will give Informatlou that will load te the recovery of the goods and tho oonviotion of tho thief. QNE POUai) KEWA KD LOST, on Friday evening, the 7th Instant* between Ellorsllo Station and Panmuro, a . Lady's Black Leather Bag, silver-mounted, ooa-' ■ - talnlng money, receipts, ao. The finder will receive one pound reward upon leaving tho above at John Ogllvle's, Vlo toria-Btreot, Auokland, or A. N. Ogllvle's, Pan muro. Educational nvjEWTON GRAMMAR SOHOOL.- JJ. Rev. P. Mason, R.A., Drawing by Mrs Tye,—The Third Quarter begins on Monday, the 17th Instant. - MRS PALMER'S Pupils will re assemble on Monday, July 17th.—Carle ton. "•■ I ■■■ ' Meetings. T\l Z.0.G.T., Excelsior Lodge, No. 2.— JLi ■> A Social Meeting will be held In the Sohoolroom. Franklin J'.oad. THIS EVENING. Friends invltod.* Refreshments. AdmlSßion Od. Doors opsn at 7 o'clook. ALEX. WEIR, W. Secretary. A MEETING of Teachers' Association ' . is oallod for SATURDAY," 15th, at 8 p.m., Wolloaley-Btroet School. IluBlneBB: Elec tion ot officers and discussion of matters of Importance. Every teacher under the' Board should attend. , I i . BENJ. BAILEY, Secretary pro tern. GRAFTON ROAD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notice Is hereby given, that a Special Mooting of Ratepayers of the above district will be held In tho District Schoolhouße, Nugent-street, on THURSDAY, tho 13th July prox.. at 7.80 o'clook p.m.. for the purpose of discussing the advisa bility or otherwise of joining tho Borough of Auokland. (3d.) THOS. MACFFARLANB, Chairman ot Board. June2Bth, 1882, ~' . , QTAHUHU_KOAD BOARD/? The Annual Mooting of Ratepayers will bo held in the Public Hall, on THUKSDaY, July 27th, 1882, at 7.30 p.m. To receive report ot the out-going Trustees; eleot new-ones, Auditors, and Fence V lowers. (Signed) THOB. STRINGER, . . Chairman, pro, torn, July 10th, 1882. "TT Medlcai. TOOTHACHE I TOOTHACHE I TOOTHACHE ll I Immediate Relief by using ; - , EDBON'S MAGIC ESSENCE, ' ' in la Bottles, FOR INDIGESTION, FLATULENCE, Waterbrash, etc., use MARSHALL 3 Homcepathlo Tincture Nur Vomica, price Is.— Good son's London Arcade. DR. WALKER, Surgeon, wishes to notify to his patients and the publlo , generally, that he has removed to Ilkloy House, at the top of Grey-street, lately in the occupa tion of Mr Robert Home. DR. WALKER may bo co/ißulted as usual at Mr Gardner's, "The Eng'ißh Pharmaqy." 181, Queen-street,' daily from 10 to Jl a.m.; and owing to his prac tice increasing-and extending, the hours of ' consultation at Mr MorganVr " The Golden Mortar," will in future be from 0 to 10 a.m., and 7toß pmi July oth, 1882. - ■ HENRY WALKER. OY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT, Gold Medal, Paris, 1878: Speolal Award, Philadelphia, 1870; Gold Medal, Sydney, < 1880; Gold Medal, Brussels, 1880; Gold Medal, Melbourne, 1881. Just Landed, . ''..''" . ' s ■ ' OANTRKLL & OOCHRANE'B ~ '..<., CELEBRATED SKATED WATERS. MONTSERRAT LIMEJDICE.CHAMPAGNE A Health- giving Non-alcoholic Coverage, at | Hotels and Glubs; Bd per bottle. - AROMATIC GINGER ALE I The Original Belfast Ginger Ale, so JnsUy celobrated at . j Hotels and Oluba; 9S per bottle. These £Erated Watebb are the sawe Quality an contracted for and now supplied to The Canard S.S. Co.; the Montreal S.S. Co. '■ •■" the Inman S.S. Co.j Ooeanle B.S. Co.j • V the National S.S. Co.; the Paoiflo S.S. Co.; Anchor, S.S, Co. Kingston and Holyhead, K.H., Co. - WHOIdSBAIJB AGENT, I AICKIN, ■ THE PHARMACY - Aneuoiiyt - .TO-MORROW, - *BANANAS I BANANAS! Ex Taiaroa, from Levukn. L. W. EATON,' WILL sell by auction, at his Mart To-morrow (Thursday), at 10 O'olock, 2QQ BUNCHES BANANAS cases ORANGES, ex Rotorua.'"'. TO-MORROW, NOOK. * 3 AT A R T H U R'S MART. BANANAS !l BANANAS i y," Ex s.s, Taiaroa, from Levuka, ° '•' TO BE SOLD~BY AUCTION. '*![.', 1 Ofk BUNCHES GOOD BANANAS - JLO" 8 sacks Coooanuta 'Yp*r ■Also, '..-■,':.■•"':''-.. Auokland Lemons and Oranges : ' Hobart Apples Good Table Potatoes, Carrots, Pumpkins .' Bacon, Hams. Beef, Cheese, Butter ".■■,-' Buperloc Canterbury Bacon and Hams "" Tea, Sugar, Cocoa, Rice, Biscuits " ■' Set Brass Scales and Weighing Maohlne. , W, S, OOCRBANK. . i JAS, DACEB ' FRIDAY, JULYM ■'-.'. , DRAWING-ROOM SUITE,- HOUSEHOLB FURNITURE, THE Subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort-street, en Friday, Hth July, at II <■ 0'oIocb;. ' \ HOUSEHOLD FORNITtrRKiCOnsiBUngOt Drawing room Suite (9 pieces), Conohes, Chairs, Pictures, Cheffonler, Tables, Fendera, Carpets, Glassware, Crockery and China, Sewing Machines, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattrasseß, Palliasses, „ Bedding, Cheats Drawers, Washstands, Toiletware, Mirrors, Dressing Tables, - Kitchen Utensils, &o. -• --1-' « SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,', Auctioneers. ( ,-, ;': / FRIDAY, JULY 14. ""'* \ ,s : THE HaTmAKKBT.'- BjIOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, X Friday next, Bay Gelding EtCCLKSTON, by Papape^- Maid of tbe Mill, 8 years old, ■ . v, The above horse has proved himself very fist for IJ mile, and Is worth the attention of raoing men. ,:■.:.,,.. Also, . ,;. Good Cross Country Horse, from Wanganul, sure and safe jnmper. ■'.'"":'{.''i ALFRED BUCKLAND. 8,. TONES. E. O. GARB. B. B-, TONES' TUESDAY, JULY 18. .VYj SCMOON E R MARI 6i& SCHOONER MARION. ,'| B. TOWKS & GO. ' ')'■•, WILL sell on Tuesday the lSjinstanr, «*" at 12 ivolock noon, .._■,; The SCHOONER MARION, of 89 tons ,„ ' register or thereabouts, bnllt at Auokland . in 1875 r and la well "found In everyTreSSD*"***""' The vessel will be alongside"" '.. Wharf on Monday, and or^; . «