OUR MUDDY STREETS.

' Oxk notable feature at tho meeting of tho City Council last night was tho niunbor of complaints received in reference to the im passable state of the city and suburban streets. They were referred to Committees in order that they might receive attention. After the ordinary business;!, tho City Engineer was nulled in, and Hie Mayor lU>kod him what lie intended to do concern ing tho disgraceful state of Ponsonby Road. Mr Anderson replied that ho in tended to make the contractor finish tho road properly. Tho Mayor asked how about the condition ■in the contract that one-half the road should bo main tained for traffic. The Engineer said tho contractor stopped ono - half the road last summer, and had not got to this part to cut it down yet. He had given Mr Knight nolieo that unless the road was metalled immediately, ho would keep it in repair at his expense. Either at his expense or the Council's, the road would bo placed in repair this week. The work would be commenced, but could not bo finished this week. Tho Mayor said that, however pain ful it might be, ho intended to fullow tho matter up. In answer to a question, it was stated that the contract timo expired on 31st May. Cr. Dovore referred to the awful stato of the road. He said the mud had been sounded during the dtiy, and it was found that there was actually 17 inches of mud through which t lie 'bus had to pass. The Engineer considered that temporary re pairs would have to be mado with scoria, ash. Mr Devoro pointed out that that would not do, and referred to tho fact that on election day scoria had beon put higher iip on the road, and it waa all gono on tho samo day. Ho asked if tho roadway could not bo planked. Tho Engi neer thought tho expense would bo too great. Ho intended to take out tho soft mud, and fill up with scoria, so that tho traffic might bo maintained. Cr. AVaymouth asked why Customs-street was allowed to remain iri such a filthy condition, anil no moans wore taken to keep it in order. He understood that a woman had beon boggod up to tho knees in mud and water, and, furfhor, that two gentlemen who occu pied premises abutting on tho road woro willing to work tho scraper if it was lent to thorn. Tho Enginoor said ho know that thoro wero many bad places in tho town, and they wero trying to ovortako the necessary work. Customs-streot, which was a very low level, had been twice scraped latoly, but was quite as bad as over soon after the work was done. Thore was no metal to put on except what was scraped up at the mountain. They wore now putting on scoria. Cr. Garratt asked if the Engineer was unablo to cope with tho work with the present stall". Tho Engineer roplied that it was more a question of want of material than anything clso. Lately the weather had been so bad. It was not raining heavily, but thero was a constant drizzle, and consequently the difficulty waa to keep tho roads clean. Eight carts had been employed for eight weeks clearing tho streets. They had G5 men breaking metal, independent of what thoy got from the stone-breaker and gaol. Cr. Waymouth described the whole thing as being in a moat lament able state of disorganisation, and con sidered that attention should bo paid to tho provision in tho contract, compelling con tractors to keep somo portion of tho road open for traffic. Tho matter then dropped.

CORRESPONDENCE.

effect of a Gas Explosion In tho Old Army and Navy Hotel.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—Mauy years ago I was within earshot of a terrific explosion of gas at tho Army and Navy Hotel, fortunately unattended with loss of life. My 15 years experience as clerk and foreman of works to three of the largest contracting firms in England showed mo°on an outside inspection that tho damage was not confined to the southern end of the building, but that tho walla were more or less shattered all round. Tho hotel being in course of demolition, curiosity impelled mo (as it did hundreds of others) to look through the building internally and sco what effect the explosion had caused within. I at onco saw that the walls were shaken from top to bottom, that every door-board taken up, piece of lining down, every parti tion, joist, orgirder removed, would more and more increase the instability of the walls, and render them less and less capable of withstanding tho down pressure of the slate and iron roof. Impressed aa I was with this firm belief, I wrote (not to the City Council, but) a private letter"to the Mayor, expressing my fears, and His Worship would ask the City Surveyor to look at it, pointing out that if tho building dUI fall, it would be attended in all pvoba bility by a sacrifice of human life. On Monday last, Dempsey called at my oflicc, and in the most offensive manner demanded by what right I had written Hts U orslnp, why I had dared to enter the building with out permission, and (in a sly way) what was my purpose for so doing. I answered him thusly : I had only dono what hundreds of othershadlikewisedone, and thctimy purpoxe wa3 certainly nottostealadoororsashorotuir oidment. Dempsey said (and mark, sir, i am giving the man's own words verbatim in the presence of one of his workmen), " The Surveyor has been through the building and gays your letter to the Mayor was a pack of lies from beginning to end, and that I was to go on with the work and take no notice, of your letter." Now, sir, firstly, I cannot for tho life of me understand how an expressed fear on my part could by any process of reasoning be construed into an epistolary lie; and secondly, if the Sur veyor did tell him to go on with his work as if my letter had never been written (the which I accept cum yrano salts, others and many others havo been more forcible and less polite on that point than I), I say on him, and him alone, will rest the blamo of a possible disaster.—l am, etc., T. B. Hakkafoju>.

SEIZURE OF EXPLOSIVES AT DOVER.

Two men arrived at Dover by tho Channel boat Samphire on a recent Monday morn ing, from Calais, and brought a quantity of baggage, which on being searched by the Customs officers and detectives, was found to

contain a quantity of explosives, consisting of powder, cartridges, fuses, a small machine, and a quantity of chemicals, lhe men got in the train before it could be stopped, and a detective jumped in and followed them to London. On arrival at Charing Cross at 6 a.m., the officials in Scotland Yard were communicated with, and Superintendent Williamson vrna soon oi) the spot, and ordered the men to be placed under arrest, at the same time apprising Col Majendie Her Majesty's Inspector of Explosives, of what had occurred. This gentleman care fully examined the contents of the portmanteau, in which was found several tin boxes wrapped in str&w containing an explosive substance, also tubes filled with gunpowder, together with two machines Supposed to be infernal ones. Later data Is show that the men in whose possession the explosivss were found are Frenchmen, not able to speak a word of English. Intl o travelling bag of ono of them wero three zinc cylinders, containing some acid; ana in another, a clockwork machine and some eoarso powder used for blasting. At Bow-street on Monday afternoon Euce'no Turpin, aged 35, and Eugene Loutel, aged 27, both described as chemists, were charged with being in unlawful pos session of explosivos. Mr Stevenson and Mr Cuff, solicitor for tho Treasury, appeared for the prosecution. ■ . Inspector Mclntyro said that, having his attention called that morning by the Custom-house officers at Dover to a port manteau and a large box containing ex plosives, he followed the prisoners to Charing Cross, and after they had claimed the packages ho asked them to accompany him to Scotland Yard. The packages were then found to contain powder and petroleum and other substances which, when mixed, wcro most dangerous ex plosives. , , Turpin said that he had been employed by the French War Office, and had been in England before experimenting before tlie military authorities here. Ho was now on his way to Ilkley, where ho had an arrange ment to make experiments. Ho said that he had applied to the British Embassy for permission to bring explosives to Jwigiana, but ho was informed that tho quantity he proposed bringing would not come under theconditions of the Act. Colonel Majendie gave evidenco as to the character of the explosives, which were, he said, of such a nature as wero not allowed to bo brought into this country. There being no evidence against Loutel, who was Turpin's' servant, he was dis charged. Turpin was released on his own recognisances in £20, the defendant deposit ing the money in Court as a security for ljis appearance. ~.,.—

DECLARATION OF THE POLL.

City West.

Tin: formal declaration of tbo result of tho polling in tho recent City West election took placo in St. James's Hall at noon to day. Between thirty and forty persons were present. Mr Francis (Returning Officer) brielly stated the business before him, and then announced that, as a result of tho polling, 410 votes had been recorded for Mr ,j. M. Dargavillo, and 393 votes for Mr \Vm. Swanson, and that in addition there had been 27 informal vote.?. Ho thoroforo declared Mr Joseph McMullen Dargavillo the duly elected member to represent Auck land City West in the forthcoming Parlia ment. (Applause.) .Air CIfAS, McMaster said that he had to apologise for Mr Dargaville's absence on that occasion, which was duo to the fact that ho hnd not anticipated such an early declaration of the poll. He had, however, sent the following telegram, in order that it might be read to the electors:—"Gentle men, —i regret that urgont business has taken mo North. Accept my sincere thanks for tho honour you have done me. At tho same time, I am awaro that it has not been merely a contest between the candidates themselves, but rather between the people, on tho one hand, and those who, if thoy could, would become the proprietors of the people, on the other. You have triumphed over the power of wealth. This is some thing to bo proud of. I shall remember your kindness to mo as long as I live.—J. M. DaiumviUiE." On behalf of Mr Darga villo, therefore, he thanked the electors of City West—both thoso who had tho favour of putting him at tho top of tho poll and those who saw n't to voto against him. (Applauso). Ho thanked them both. Ho also thanked tho Committee for tho ablo and gentlemanly way in which they con ducted the business entrusted to them, and carried it to such a successful issue. Ho likewise thanked sincerely tho opposing candidate, Mr Swanson, for his kindness in coming out for their bonetit by affording them tho opportunity of showing how ablo thoy woro to defeat him. (Laughter and applause.) Ho furthermore took that oc casion to thank the Press for their very ablo abuse of tho candidato of his party. (Renewed laughter and applause.) Theso duties being dono, ho had nothing further to say, as ho did not wish to detain thoso who wore present. Mr Swanson, who was received with applause, said that it was for him likewise to return thanks. A section of tho Press had also put him under a great obligation. Indeed, a follow often learnt from them a great many things about himself that he lad previously been ignorant of, and this ort of knowledge ho had obtained very liberally from two of the papers. To all thoso gentlemen who hr.it supported him in is candidature ho was very grateful. To all those gentlemen who promised to voto for him, and did so, ho also felt obliged. (Laughter). And as for thoso who promised to voto for him, and afterwards saw reasons for changing their minds —well, let us hopo that they voted for tho best man. And as for thoso who promised and then did not turn up at tho poll, ho might say that such was not the way to get in their men. Asforthestatement that tho contort had boon ono between wealth and poverty [A voice: "And tho working man."] —yos, and tho working man —it seemed to him very singular that a ship wright should be tho representative of wealth, and a bank manager tho reprcaenta tivo of labour. However, such was life.. (Applause). Ho thanked tho pcoplo who iiad supported him, and ho hoped that the majority of the electors would bo just as well pleased threo years henco as thoy wcro now. If so, tilings would be altogether lovely. That thoy had got an abler, a younger, and a bettor-looking man than himself, was> cortain. That their momber's intellect was probably superior to his own, and that ho was better educated also, he readily granted ; but that ho had tho will or the power to servo them bottor he doubted. If there was any consolation to be derived from dofeat, ho had it. In conclusion ho thanked the electors ono and all. (Applause.) Mr McMaster proposed a voto of thanks to the Returning Officer. Mr Swanson seconded thoproposition. So far as he knew tho gentleman had con ducted the election in a perfectly fair manner. Perhapß it would bo botter and more convenient in the future if the poll were declared on the day following the election, so that tho crowd might more readily disperse, and loss timo bo wasted. He thought tho Returning Oilioor had acted throughout tho whole matter with great judgment and discretion. The voto was passed, and tho Returning Officer duly acknowledged tho compliment. At this stage a Mr Wilson got up and said : " I am very sorry to see hore no member of Mr Swanson's Committee. Tho poor old man has been quito deserted on this occasion." (Laughter, and an amused

" Oh, dear ! " from Mr Swanson). The as?emblago then dispersed after giving cheers respectively for Messrs Swan son and Dargavillo.

Waitotara.

Wasuaxcj, this day. Theoliicialdeclaration for Waitotara w as Bryce, 450 ; McDonnell, :i9i.

Bay of Islands.

The official declaration of the poll took place today : Hobbs, 355 ; Gannon, ISB : MacKonzie, 7S. The Returning Otlicer de clared Mr Hobbs elected. Mr Hobbs thanked the electors for their support, also the courtesy shown by Mr Gannon. The latter thanked the electors for their support and hoped that now the contest was over tho electors would drop their petty grievances and cordially support their representative. Mr Hobbs returned thanks on behalf of Mr MacKenzje, who was not present.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The ordinary meeting of tho Board was held this afternoon. Present:—Messrs Moat (chair), Carr, Luke, Goldie, and Coopor. Chairman's Report.— This report was brought up nnd passed, recommending cer tain changes and appointments of teacher?, stating also that arrangements have been made for holding examinations for can didates for district scholarships and certifi cates of proficiency at Aiv k'.and, Thame», and Hamilton on tho 19th of August and two following days. Nominations.—Mr W. F. Buckland and Professor Tucker have beon nominated for election to the Board of Education; 39 committees in favour of Professor Tucker, and 3 for Mr Unckknd. Letter.—A letter from tho Minister of Fducation re supply of certificated teachers was receivod and laid on the table. Applications.—Applications for small grants, &c, from Cambridge West, Devon port, Hautapu, Kobsonville, Katikati (north), Takapuna, Mangawai, and other districts wero dealt with. Newton*. -The question of taking Upper Pitt-street school-room to meet an in creasing want was considered at a rental of £30 per annum. The School Committee wrote to say that in creased accommadation was necessary, and they are favourable to the project. The Inspector of Schools had expressed a similar opinion.—lt was resolved that the Inspector see the promises and report thereon. Pukekohe East.—The master of this school wrotejisk'ing the Board to sanctj in giving boys lessons in carpentering and gardening, which he thought would pivvfj of use to them. -Kesolved that the Board would offer no objection provided that the boys be taught after school-hours. School Fund, &c—Tho Secretary stated that the half-yearly adjustment of school funds was being prepared according to scalo as explained, also quarterly-adjust, ment of teacher's salaries.—Adopted. Other Matters.—The remainder ot the business consisted of correspondence with the Head-master of the Girls' School in res pect of departmental work, text-books, holi days, scholarship regulations, etc., showing that really no departuie from thp provincial programme had taken place ;. appoint ments of teachers, and tho passing or ap proved accounts for payment.

THE MAIL STEAMER.

The mail steamer Zealandia, having left San Francisco on Sunday, July 6th, may be expectedto arrive here during to-morrow. She will leave for Sydney shortly after arrival. _^_________^««»

MINING NEWS.

TnAMES, this day. New. Prince Imperial. — Tho manage? obtained this morning another parcel of 70 pounds specimens from the western drive on No. 2 lode, No. 6 level, and rich gold remain in the face near floor of the drive.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Hauls Koobory.- Latost Particulars,

Hojsakt, this day.—Further details are to hand regarding the bank robbery at Beaeonsfield. The acting - manager (not tho manager) Stockhouse was tied to a tree, with his head enveloped in a pillow-case, and two men entered the bank, whllo two other* who were armed guarded Mr Stock house for two hour?. He was then re leased. Tho watch and money which he had on him wore not taken. The cash in hand at tho time of the robbory was un usually largo, owing to its being pay-day at the mines.

THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

A GREY VOGEL COALITION.

(BY TI'LKORAI'II —OWN CORBESPONDKNT.)

DtINEOIM, this afternoon.

Slit Jui.irs Voiiia. and Mr Stout are endea vouring to coalesco with Sir George Grey, with the object of forming a Government.

ALLEGED CHILD MURDER.

(BY TKLl'.dlUril.—l'KKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Bi.knhhim, this day. Fan xv Bonninuton, for tho wilful murder of hor newly-born femalo infant o'i the Sid July was committed for trial. Bail was allowed, two sureties of £2f>o each. Tho accused has been servant to Mr Dodson for the last threo or four months, and tho body of the child Mas found in a closet on his ground.

TELEGRAMS.

CiiKiKTCiiuHCiu, this day. — Yesterday four rams purchased by Hon. W. Robinson at Sydnoy sheep sales arrived by tho Wakatipu. Ono of them cost 530 guineas, and another 320 guineas.

THE LATE MASS MASSACRE THE LINE ISLANDS.

Ix January last we published an account of a massacro at tho Lino Islands, which was based on information furnished by Captain Hay ward, of tho schooner Kale McGregor. Various versions of this affair had been published. Tho following account have been supplied to tho Sydney "Tele graph " bj tho master of tho ketch

I'atienco, recently arrived from a trading cruise in tho Lino Islands :—" It appears that in January last some of tho people from the of Tarawa and Apiang wont to the islands of Nanucho for the purpose of avenging some real or supposed insult, and in a con llict which ensued tho denizens of tho island were considerably ovorcomo. Some of them, however, who escapod in canoes, reached Kuria, a small island whero tho King of Apimama was tliore residing, and implored his assistance This was roadily granted, ar.d as tho schooner Kate Mcdrogor, Captain Hayward, was then lying at his harbour, 100 fighting men, with cannon, breechloader*, &(■., were embarked forthoscone of conflict, whorothey arrived at night, makingthoirnp proach known to tho enemy by bloving of conch shells and otlior dovices of these in teresting savages. A conflict onsuod next day, when a number of tho combatant.-* woro killed, tho estimato being from 40 to ICO ; ono of tho victims being tho principal chief of Apiang, who was killed by a grape shot. Tho natives of Apiang anil Tarawau were driven oil' tho island, and afterwards, tho King of Apimama claimed aa a war indemnity tho surrendor and sovereignty of tho whole island of Naauche, and hn.s sinco exercised his rights by sending vessols ar riving with trade for tho uso of tho people of Apimama to Nanucho, to load copra, tho produce of tho island, in payment. Ono of tho latest eccentricities of this powerful island chief has beou the erec tion in front of his residence of Kuria of a gigantic tlagstatV.nearly 200 ft, high.tholowor mast beintr composed of coooanut trees lashed together, with tho mainmast of a schooner on top. Captain Nicoll describes this work as a stupendous ono, and says ho cannot iinagino how tho natives., with their appliances, ever erected it. It was re ported that tho King had purchased tho schooner Agnes Donald, of Auckland. Tho Honolulu schooner Julia, which visited this port while on a recruiting voyago some months since, went ashoro on tho east sido of NuUunau during a westerly galo and became a total wreck, tho crew, amongst whom was Captain Phillips, formerly of tho Saucy Lass, being saved, but hav ing to remain on tho island four months until rescued by another Honolulu vessel, which fortunatoly called in. Trade is reported as generally brisk, with plonty of copra offering in tho leeward islands, tho natives to windward being too busily en gaged with wreckage to make much."

Sharemarket improving. Business done this day ;—Auckland Gas, £10 ss, £10 7." Ctl; Kcmpthorno, Prosser and Co., 23s 3d ; Prince Imperial, 295, 30s Cd, 295. (id; Cambria, Is 5d ; Now Find, 10s !)d. There aro a few incongruities in the Pharmacy Act that tho Pharmacy Board of New Zealand aro endeavouring to got abrogated. It appears that any person may sell drugs without lot or hindrance so long as lie does not put over- his door tho words " chemist and druggist," whoreas an un registered person placing thoso words ovet his door is liable to a penalty of £5, Yes terday a deputation from the Pharmacy Board, consisting of Mr G, Aickin, Presi dent, and Mr Euson, waited on tho Hon. Mr Mitchelson, and tho amendments neces sary to make tho ordinance workable, To the Editor: Sir,—The statement that Mr Hudson, new railway manager, had lowered the price of passongers' "season tickets" is incorrect, Where formerly wo paid £1, we now pay doublo.—Yours, &c, Youth. July 18, 1534. Notice has been given of ,the following motions for tho next meeting of the City Council:—By Cr. Crowther : "That the Engineer bo requested to report to tho Council the advisability of pro curing some street-scrapers and sweepers at once ; also two more horses for working same." By.Cr. Roche ; " That tho Engi neer bo instructed to prepare plans for drainage of Gaol Road, Kyber Pass, and Grafton Road, as recommended by him."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1884.



Advertisements Late for Classification TO BOOTMAKERS,—For Sale, Howe Sewing Maohine, cheap.—Apply L.C., Star Ortlce. WANTED, good General Servant for Hotel —Apply Star Office, Auckland. \\f ANTED, Ono or Two Kespectable VY Men as Boarders, Comfortable h,omel; no children. If permanent teJnis very moder ate.—Apply Devonshire) Dairy, Jfarangahape Ror.d. . . WANTED, a Nursegirl, between 14 and 15 years oi ago.—Apply Mrs Newell, Romuora. m 0 BUILDERS. Tho time for tho receipt of Alternative Ten; ders for Erection of a Conoretc op Timber Res!* dence at Onehunga, is extended until noon of SATURDAY, 2nd Angust. Plane, &c, at No, 9, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Arpliitcct. mO BUIL.DERS. Tensors are required for a Briolt Building in Lome-street by Nopn -of MONDAY, 11th Aueust. THOS. lIOLDKIt, Architect, High-Btrcct. "VTOTICE is heroby given that tho Park .131 nership hitherto existing between tho undersigned, carrying on business at Ponsonby Road, Auckland, as Boot and Shoe Makers, under the style or firm of Cloal Brpthora, has been this day dissolved. The business will con tinue to be carried on at PonßOnby Road by Eli Gleal the younger, the manager of the late firm, who will receive all debts due to and pay all accounts owing by the late Arm. Dated at Auckland this 25th July ]SBl.-John deal, Eli Cleal,jun._Witncas: Alex. Thqrno, JUST OPENED, Another Thousand LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S FASHIONABLE WINTER HATS AND BONNETS, At the Low Price of ONE SHILLING EACH, Worth from 5s to Ifls, This Lot Is Buper-ior to the Provious Ship ment, and oomprleo many New Shades and Colours, Ladies are requested to oomo and in speot these Goodß bef-re purchasing elsewhere, as they cannot possibly be equalled in any other Shop In New Zealand. PF.KABE Note tub addreßß-=- FERNANDEZ, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, Kamngahapn Road, Nowton. ■ REMEMBER ! TIIE PRICE J3 ONE SHILLING EACH.



Wanted. WANTED, a good Practical Baker..— Apply Parnrll Bakery, at once. WANTED, "a Smart Girl iiblo to do Plain Cookiug.—Apply Market Jlotol. W' ANTED, Small Dairy of Butter, regular supply. — Apply to W. D. Dnllen. Coifee Palace, Queun-street. \\T ANTED, a good General Servant— V T Apply Ponsonby Club Hotel. VTKTXnTED, two respectable Working Vt Men U3 Boarders.--Apply Ilivl liuuso, left hand side, New-street, Parnell Itlsc. \%7"ANTED, a thoroughly good General VV Servant; family of four.-Apply Mrs Frank Buckland, Remuera, p WANTED, a .strong willing (iirl be tween 1") and 1(1 years of age to make hiiraolf generally useful; ivuges. 8s per week; to sleep at home.—Apply Mrs Cox, Laundress, Upper Lome street. WANTED, a Man accustomed to Hotol work.—Apply at the Newmarket Hotel. \K7\ANTED, two rcspeci ablo Young Men VV as boardersinn private family, near town. No children.—Apply to C. Little, Cabinet-maker, 11 obson-Btrcol. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply before 11 or lifter S o'clock to Mrs J. M. Lennox; RemiuM-a. WANTED, n Boy to be generally uho lul.—A]>ply toA &K. llrown, arocersand Bakers. Norfolk-street, Ponsonby.. WANTED, a respectable Boy, about 11; also, a French Polisher.-Apply at the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Vie toria-streot Kast. next the Public not Baths. ANTED to Lot, an Unfurnished Front-room with lireplaco, three minutes walk from Quoen-streot.— Apply Stau Ollieo WANTE D, a Kood Fencer and Sbingler. -Apply sharp, by letter, to "W.0.," Stau Ofllco. ______ \\j ANTED, a young "Lad to hoII Pastry VV Goodc-Apply opposite Governor Browne Hotel, corner of Uurlunn and Hobson-attcetß. ANTED, for a family of two, a largo Four roomed Cottage, with every con venience, on allotment; Southern district preferred: half -an ■ hour's walk from St. lVlrlek's.-Adilresa, 1i.M.1i., StakOlllcc.



WANTED, a thorough good General Servant for a hotel in tlie country;muat have a knowledge of cooking.—Apply toJwl ward Leu is, 07, Queen-street. ANTED, two respectable Men aa Hoarders Tornis, 18s per week; washing and niiiiiillnK.—Mrs Hunter, llrst Louso Hop burn-gtrri;t. off Ponsqnby Road. "\\TA.NTtJJ, Two KoHpcc'ta'blo Jlcn VV Hoarders: tenua l(ss per weok ;or Bodroon. IJ lot.—lira Adamaon, Aborcroinbio street, nr ir Wynyard Arms. WANTED, Unfurnished Room with llronlnco. by two young men, within 15 miinitr»'iwalkof Post-ofllce.—AddroßsTß.bTAH Oflliu. WANTED, Junior Bookkeeper, with knowledge of drapery: state experience, references, and salary required, to "Book keeper," STAK PHlcc. WANTED, two respuctablo Young Men Hoarders in a private family; throe minutCß' walk of P.O.—Apply, for address, Mr Hare, Stationer, Wyndlmw-strL-ot. ANTED, a feu (Jontlcmon Boarders ; nico new housu; terms moderate. — Apply to Mrs Simmonds., Upper Nelsou-strcot, near St. James's Church. ANTED, a small Unfurnished Room with ueo of kitchen.—Address No. 5, Stau Oflloe. ____" \\T ANTED, 1,000 respectable ileu at VV tho Tradesmens' Arms, Little Queen street Wharf. Moala 6d. \\T ANTED, Pupils for Carpoiiters' and VV Builders' Drawing Class, held at the V.M.C.A. on Tuesday and Friday Evenings, at 7.30.—F0r particulars apply at Class-room, to 11. Mnckay Frlpp. , . WANTED, by a young married man, a Situation as Haker or a Stireh Hand, with n good knowlodgo of Frcn.h goods.—(!.G , Star OQlco. \\7 rANTEI) to Purchaso, on easy terms, V T auroomed Cottage, with garden, near Newton or Mount Kiel).—Address A.11.. care of Mr K. Wood, Symonds-atreot Auckland. YI7~A~N T E D, by an educated and T T thoroughly trustworthy Young Person, ii Situation ns Housekeeper or Useful Help; clover at needlework.—lfaiinaford'a Auoklund KoKtstry. "\VT ANTED to Sell, '25 kegs prime Corned T_T_ 1 iuUor.-H. 11. Morion, Ciistoi___»tre_t. ANTED TO PURCHASE, for Cash, a Six-roomed House, within half-an lnmr's walk of Quconsticot. Price about £100. —Apply by letter to " ,T. A. P.." Stab Offlcr. ANTED TO PURCHASE, a Small Business, suiluble for a Lady, in town, Biihurb, or country,-Address J. Anuit, Stau Qllloc. ■



WANTED, S mall House, or 3 or 4 rooms (Unfurnlahodl; 10 minutes ot Queen-street; two in family.—Apply, by letter, "11.0,."STAitOfl)oe. : "\Vr ANTED KNOWN — Comfortable ? T Hoard and Residence, ISb a week.—Vic toria House, Lower Hobson-street (opposite the BtCpb^ "WANTED KNOWN, that Butcher anil V T Company have 3 largo Spring Waggons for removing furniture, on reas v' le terms. WANTED— Wlion you are in Hobson- Btreet cnll and boo the largo and choice stook of Mostjiel and Unnnookburn Twceda, for the present season, nt Mnnro and Milllgiin's, ANTED, in Town, by a Singlo (iontlenmn. a Com'ortable Sitting-room and Bedroom j where there Is only a small family preferred ; good accommodation required, am! favourable terms offered.— Address "Miliuza,' Box !>:». Poat-offlce. Auckland. ' W^ANTED, 1,000 Watches and Clocks II to Clean and Repair, nt T. Nutsford'a, Watchmaker, Victoria - street (next Union Bank). Charges moderato; all work warranted for 1:! months. XVf A N T ED, R I M U WANTED, from 1,000 to 2,000 feet assorted IiIMU, of Rood quality, and 4liruved; must be dry.—Apply at onco to "Accountant," Hi'ak Oftleo. ANTED KNOWN, that Mcssw Itcldl and Son have Resumed Uusi ncsa in Welliimton-stroot,andafenowi'ro))areil to lake Orders for all kinds of work In Cubinel ninking. Upholstery, Matlrasamaking, &c..&c, Good workmanship and low pricos guaranteed. Also, that tliey have on liand some very Hand- Bomft Ohosts of DrawersoC superior Quality jind finish.—Please nolo tho address: J. A. lloldt nnil Son, Wellington-street, few doors from I nion-Btrcot. July 21th, 1881. WANTED KNOWN-Sco our Stock c! Blankets before purchasing—£soo worth. 0-1 lilanketa, 8s 6d, Oa 6d, and 10s fid per pair; 10 I Blankets, 12s 6d. 17b Od, and 80s por pair: Twill Scutdi Blankets. New Zealand Blankets; and Coluured Blankets. Theee goods are the best value wo over offered.—D. MoPherson, Kai angahapo Road. WANTED KNOWN, that all working men can savo tholr money by calling at tho Uoyornor Gordon Restaurant. All Meals Sixpeneo; Board and Lodging 16s por week.—. Robert Murdock, Proprietor.—Note the address —Nearly opposlto tho Waitcmata Hotel, and closo to_the Dock. *\XT ANTED X N~OT\ r N, that James W Georgo's Hobson-strcot Hair-dressing Saloon is now Open, Prices: Hdi'-cutting, Gd; Shaving, fld; Boys' Hair-cutting. 3d, witW? tho hours of from 8 till fi. and from 8 till 12 on Satur days, aftor which hours Cd will' bo charged. Prh ate contracts cntorcd into wjth regular cus tomers.—James George, Hair-cutter, Hobson street (next Criterion Hotel). ANTED KNOWN — During ■<: Qiir; Cheap Drapery Salo, 50 pieces of All wool French Merinos in Drab, Grey, Pink, Blue, Prune, Brown, Scarlet, Maroon, and Wine Colours will be sold at Is Jd per yard; reguliu price, 2s Gil. For Children's wear nothing can equal a French Merino for Dura bility, and, at this unhcardtOf price, should effect a speedy clearance — D. Mcttiorson Karangalwpo Road,



WANTED KNOWN. —Look "at "our windt-f-rHaving a surplus stock of ovor 1,000 Ladies' and Girls' Felt and Fancy- Straw Hats, principally tho Masher and Henry 11. shaTpns, we are clearing them out at ths tow Price of One Shilling each. — I). McPllCTßan, Karangahapo Road. WANTED KNOWN— Cheap Timber ! ChbapT'mberl And all other kinds of Building Materials, can be purchoaod cheaper and better than anywhere olae at the yards of D. Goldib. Albort-Btreot. ' ANTED KNOWN.—Four-in-Hands, Ulsters, Dolmans, and Jackets, in tho latest styles, con be obtainod at S. Lovell'a. Wei lesley-street. Ladies' own materialsmadoup Dressmaking on tho prcmlßcs by experloncod dressmakers.—Apprentices wanted., __ WANTED SEEiv—lne fresh Bargains in New Furnltara, including Painted Wood Chairs, 3a 3d; Cano-soated Chairs, also 3s 3d ; grand line of Grecian Care-seated Chairs, 4s Ud; Rocking Chairs, with arms (cane-seated), rOa- nice lot of Arm Chairs, 63 Gd; Folding Chairs (carpet-sonted), 5s0(1: Children's Rocking Chairs, 38. Withstands. 8a Od: Coffee Tables, 5s Gd; Gipsy Tables, 8s 6d; Lop Tables, lite (oval); do. (round), 21s; Kitchen Tables, ft), 10s, Us; Chests of Drawers, 25s ; Colonial jCouches, 7s; Stretchers, 0a; handsomo stufled Chairs, 10s ; stuffed Arm Chairs, 31s; hand3ome bpring Couches, 3Ss.—At Dampier's Largo Furnishing hop. Hobson-street. WANTED KNOWN — Boys' Voloci podes, 20s each ; an enormous fresh lot of Now Novels, Is Gtl ouch ; Japaneso Cabinets, Is Cd oaoh; White-handled and other Riveted Hair Brushes, 0d; large Comic Yankeo Pictures, 3d • Framed Chromos, Gil and 9d; a splendid j line of Framed Pictures, Is each ; another grand lot of Brown Teapots. Gd, Sd, and Is: grand ' largo cheap variety o£ Ti.iwaro ; splendid Oyster ; Knives, Ca; good Door Mats, Zs 3(1; striped Cavpet, Is; Table Oilcloth, U yard wido, Is; Stair Oilcloth, 6d; Looking Glasses (plate). 8d j Handsomo Fancy do, Is; Swing do, is 0((; Bod room Toilet fiets, 7s 3d •, top Plates., Sd ; Brpad KnivOß. Sd and id I Kino liuokets. Is; Japanned Spittoons, Is; Japanned Slop Pails, 3s 3d i Glass Cream Jugs, 4d; Glass Sugar Basins, 6d ; &c, ta Dampier's Hobson-^trcct Shop, WANTED KNOWN- That the STOCK of CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND JKWKLLERY at GOODSON'S LONDON AIIGADB has been Greatly Augmented by LARGE AR RIVALS, and an Inspection is solioitod of the STERLING GOLD und SILVER GOODS (all WARRANTED) in the Queen-atrcot Window, andtho Artistic IMITATION JKWELLERY in the Victoria-str-Eet Window. Wo make a SPECIALTY of those Two Lines, keeping both the Genuine and the Imitation to SUIT all TASTES and Pockets; nnt they are kept Sepa rate, and Displayed in Different Streets. Htcri- Silver- Sets, 2s Gd ; Broaches and Rings; 1» eftchj and other Linos equally Che»p, at GOOnSON'S LONDON ARCADE, Qneemßt. and Vjctoria-st, anflatCbrist'churchanU Wellington. The Fancy Goodß Stock is Unequalled in tho Colony.



Wanted. WANTED, 2 good Painter* forMorrins ville.—Apply to W. Phillips and Son, Qiici -n-ctrect. WANTED, a Smart Intelligent Boy, 14 or IS. — Apply to G. L. Thompson, Agent, High-street. ANTED, two respectable men as Honrders, where no others are kept. Terms, £1 per week (washing included).— Address 10'J, (jrcy-Blrcot. "iTrANTEDKN6\VK^l rhttt M. Broarley, V V Butehor, Victoria-street, is selling the bent quality of Mutton, 2^l to Id per lb.; also, Boef Sirloins, Sd per lb.; and everything else at lowest prices. WANTED KNOWN—New 4-roomed Cottage (freehold); 20 minutes from Queen-street; can be bought by weekly instal ments.—Apply J. W. Heath's Store, Charlotte- Btreet (by Hiding School), New Northrßoad. WANTED KNOWN. — Meat at tho following prices :—Mutton, 2d per lb ; Bombay Beef, 2d per lb; Hounds. Jd per lb; Chops, Id per lb ; German Sausagen, fid per lb— ehoapost and best made sausago in Auckland.— K. Salmon, (i 2, Wakefield-strect. V\T ANT E D KNOWN NOW SHOWING J. G, BROWN'S, PARNELL, JKJTSPKCJIAL VALUE IN"S» ULSTERS AND FOUR-IN-HANDS, DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, HAND-MADE UNDERCLOTHING, FLANNELS AND BtfAriKETS, SHEETINGS, TABLE LINENS, HOSIERY AND GLOVES, VELVETEENS. A L.U OK STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY SKLKCT FROM, AND PRICES LOWER THAN QUEKN-9T., AT J. G^BROWN'S, PARNELL. Miscellaneous Wanteds. A RESPECTABLE YOUKTG MAN do sires Situation as Butcher in country or suburbs; good tradesman and slaughterman.— Aildrc3s " Butcher," Stak Offlce. OARDEK Wanted in private family; ]8s per week.—Apply Stah Ofllcc^ mo ciVemTsts "and diluogists.— I An opoiilng occurs for a Gcntloman with Capital as Purlnor in an Old-established Busi ness. Strict inveatigation Invited.—Address, in conlldence. " Ucnnlno," Stak Olllce. A DVERTISER Wants Partner, with J\. from «:W0 to £100. In a thoroughly sound Husinosß.—Address " Iron," Stab Ofllce. r\ R E S S M A X E 14. An Experienced Cutter and Filter required; nnst be able to thoroughly manage work rooms.—Apply immediately, stating terms and enclose copy of references— 1!. T. MELUUISH, Nelson.



To Let T|lO LET, v Two-roomed Cottage ; ront, I. 6s per week.—Apply Mrs Short, Mount Ellun Road. mO EXPRESSMEN AND OTHERS.— JL To Let, in Kdon Terrace, lroomed Cottage, wiUi small paddock, 1-stalled stable.—Apply to E. Burke, Fruitcror, Upper Symonds-stroet. r§lo LET, Dwolling-houßO of 8-roorns, in I Wakellold - street, pleasantly si mated; rent. 20a a-week,-Apply to B. Culpnn. O LET, Sitting and Bedroom (fur nished) ; suit married couplo.—Address, 1 door above Chomlat's Shop, top Groystroet. TO LET, Unfurnished Bedroom and use of kitokon, Wcllosloy-streot Hast,— Apply Mr Pearse, at Mr Korr'B, Cutler. rjiO LET, a now House containing G J rooms, wator laid on; rent, Ms a week,— Apply on premlsos, SuRBOx-Btroet, Newton. rilO LET, a House of 4 rooms in Hepburn- I street; gas and water laid on.—Apply to J. l'ooley, Hepburn-street. nnO LET, a Furnished Bedroom and J. uso of Sitting Room, Suitable for two single gontlomon,—Fnr address, apply Star Oillco. . _ j__ mo LET. o comfortnblo Furnished Bed- J room and Sitting-room in a small private family in tho locality of Nowton; turms moderate- Apply Stak Ofllce. I"{6 LET, Two Front Rooms ; Now . Houso! view of harbour, with or with out Board, for two gontlemcn or married couple.—M.S.. Star Olllce. rllO BE LET, an Orchard and Paddock JL at Parnoll.—Apply Samuel Cochrane and Soli, 183, Queen-street. TO LET, Two or Threo Largo Rooms, unfurnished.—For address apply Star Ofllce. TO LET, largo Front Room with use of kitchen.—Apply R. McCabo, Ironmonger, Paltoaon-Btrefit, Freeman's Bay. TO LET, a Wheelwright Shop at Mount Kdcn, adjoining blacksmith's shop; good Btandfor Industrious man.—G. F. Kelly, Mount Kdoir T~~ O LET, pretty Cottage in Stanley street, near Domain.—Apply Tnit Bros., Rutland-street. TO LET, Shop and Houso (prominont position) in Wcllesley-street, or Lease Dis posed.- Apply K. Cubli. Tailor, Wcllcaloy-strect. TB^O LET, a now Jlouso, containing 4 J. rooms mid lobby.—Apply John Boyes. Kiiig-Htrcot Great North Road.



TO LET, in Vermont strcot((iruco-stro3t) ii now Kivo-roomud House with wnsV hmiHC, gas, nnil water.—Apply John Tuylor, corner of Ponaonhy Hond mill Collingwood 3llTCt. TO LET, liouso of Fivo Rooms and Scullery ; good situation, Thames street, Brighton.—Apply to M. Marriott. Grocer, Upper Purncll, or to ~. Adlinglon, on the premises. mO LET, two Double-fronted Shopf, .lL corner of Lircrpool-slroct and Karanga linpo Uoad, suitable for any kind of business.— Apply toTlios. Hclcher, Uppor Pltt-strcct, TO LET, Furnished Bed and Sitting room, with use of kitchen; or, threo or four rooms If required, with private family, at North Shoro; nciother lodgers; near Lake Road. —Apply .Mr Press, North Shoro. TO LET on Loaso, a largo Grocery and Drapery Store, in a thickly-populated locality; the houso contains 7 rooms, with two extra stores, car-house, and stable; gas and water laid on; no bonus, stock to bo taken at cost. —Apply to Thos. Hayes, Upper Pitt-street. TO LET, now S-roomod Houso and Shop, ovory convenience, in ono of tho best thoroughfares out of Queen-street. An excellent opportunity for a man with capital.—Apply R. MoCabe, Ironmonger, Pattesou-street, Frco .nan's Bay. O LET, n Now Shop and Dwelling at tlw Mankct ontrance, Cook-strcot side.— Apply.at Carbines &.Tarlor's, Auctioneers. TO BE LET OR LEASED, a two Storied Warehouse in LitHo Queen- Btreet, rent low. — Apply Partridgo and Wollams, Queen-street, O LET, in Wood-street, Handsome Now Villa of Nine-rooms; gaß and water laid on, bathroom, washhouae, copper, and every convenience. — Apply It. 11, Dowse, Telegraph Store, Ponsonby. mo LET, the 3-storied Brick Building A known as Foster's Bcpt Faotery.in Rut land-street, just oil' QuecD-strcct; suitable for a manufactory or wholesale store—Apply to L. H. Neumogou, Darby-street, nnO BE LET, in an elevated and pleasant "iIL position at Mount Eden, a Gentleman's Residence, with immediate possession. Rent, 30s per week.—Apply to F. G. Kwington. Estate Agent. nnO LET, G roomed liouso, Mount Eden JL Road, opposito School. Largo Allotment and Stable.—Apply J. 11. Diabble, Qraftvii House, oppoflitc Choral Hall. AG-ROOIMED HOUSE to Let in Claronce-stroet; rent, 12s.—Applv to Mr Smith, next to Mr Winter's Stores, Franklin Road. mo let. JERVOIS ROAD (Ponsonby Road)-Now and Handeomo VILLA RESIDENCE of 8 rooms, besides conservatory, bath-room, largo wash houae, and wood and coal collar; tho house is flttod with cupboards, register gratos, rango city water, &o.; nice garden, and dry, pleasant position—comer of Jorvois and Sentinel Roads. Also, several Nice VILLAS and. COTTAGJSS To Let, at from 10s por wool:. D. F. EVANS, House and Land Agknt.



Vertical. AUSTEN W. GARDNER, M.p.c, Eng., Phakmacist, Fajijlv Chemist, and Surgeon Dentist (Registered), DKVONPORT. Dr. StALKEB attonda North Shoro Pharmacy at 10 a.m. daily. "j~\R. PARKINSON, DE'VONPORT. Hours of Consultation at his residence. Vic toria-street— Morning, ato 10; Afternoon, Ito 5 Evening: 7_to 9. .. ■ . YTIO'LETSTT Raging Toothache is in V nearly every instance instantaneously cured by using Odontalgieon, the new remedy, la.—C. VV. Goodnim, London Arcade. - JG. HENDERSON'S • CHICRRY PECTORAL. ; »« GJ uad Is fid per bottle. To bo had only at ' Medical Hall. Ponaonby. opposito'Thupo Lampe. '■■ "B3ELIEF from Cough in Ten Minutes.— |XV SHARLAND'S CHKHU? PEG'TORAL. j Price, 2a Oil and Is Gd.^F. <J. Sharland, opposite he Post-ofllcD. RATS' KA'i'S! RATS!—Use SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, Rats eat It greedily, and die: no smell. Price. One Shilling a Bottle. y, C. SHARLAND, opposite Postofflce. 1 mOOTHACHE (JURE. — Instantaneous i. JL RcIief~ODON"rAMUO.-l8 per bottle. ■F, C. SHARL'AXIj ■ppoaiteiJoßt-oflloe. . ' 0 R M «. '* «' AHi'SititlruiiMuifiiTtTomthem. If f,iirii-.-.-ii;«i. apk (or tlio Certain Ca',. .SllAltliANrya WORM POWDKRS, lspaoba-. A:niMi,v,vrl(!B' Hall, ouposite i'oßt-»itli«. DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILJLS.-Tho most popular medicine of the day. Price, 2a 6d a box.—Colo nial Agent, F. C. Sharland, opposite tha Poat offlco. |gg. ,■; •.



For Sale. FOR SALE, Newmarket, now Cottage and Allotment, opposite railway workshop; do, Cottago and Allot:-i;nt, Hill-street.— William Dinniaon. Newmarket. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a 4-roomed Cottage, with Scullery and every con venience; price, only £130.—Apply to F. Hastings, Charlotte-street, Now North Road. FOR SALE, a licht Spring Cart, in good order and vt.'y little used,—Apply to J. R. Smith, Commission Agent, Fort-street. liiOß SALE, House of I*o rooms, 4 ixtte 1 land, for £2iM; very easy terms; Surrey Crescent.—Apply to Edwd. Wayre, 5, Mercantile Chambers. OR SALE OR TO LET, a large Shop, Six-roomed Dwelling attached, and work shop at the back, In one of tho main thorough fares of the city.—Address Stab Office. FOR SALE, a new IG-passengar Omni bus; also.a new Hansom; both vehicles to bo complete «t to purchaser's order.—Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoi'ia-st. Kast. OR SALE, Superior Baker's Cart, nearly new; also, Light Hand Cart, cheap.—E. Harvic, Upper Symonds-streot. IJIOR SALE (Northcote), Cottage and } Half-acre, opposite the district school; also, 1-aoro Allotments; cheap, and on easy terms.—Apply W. V. Hammond and Son, Archi tects^ 17I0R SALE,- Howo-street, near Welling } ton-streot, New Cottage. Small doposit and weekly payments. A Bargain.—Apply A. J. Thomas, Grocer, corner Howe and Bcresford strccts. FOR SALE, 1 American Cortland Wag gon, 1 Express Wagon, ard several ne~w and second-hand. Spring Carts, Buggies, etc.— Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria street East. ■ FO.R POSITIVE SALE, two 4-roomed Cottages and .no Shop and Dwelling, each with frontages to two good streets In tlie city.— Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, No. 8, Queon-strcet. ~\TEVV" FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and J_l Scullery For Salo at Kingsland, at 10s (id weolcly; freehold; no deposit required.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, High-street. LANGSHAN EfiGS for Salo, Ts Cd per Sitting, from prizo stock.—Apply Mr J. Q. Bmith, Upper Queon-stroet, Onohungq. "VTOTICE TO INVESTORS.—A number _Ll of Choice Proportion on casv terms for Sale.—Apply lOdward Waytq, 5, Mercantile Chambers. PIANO, splendid walnut ease, perfect order. £27; a genulno bargain.—Richard son Bros., Victoria-BtreetWcst AT" ONBHUNOA.—For Sale, the Free hold Allotment of Land, with Building thereon, situated at the corner of Prinoo and Solwyn-streetß,—Apply T. It. GilmaD, Chemist, Onehunga. ___^ QJEED POTATOES ON SALE—I2O Sacßt IO best Walkato, 00 Sacks Southern Kidneys. Will be sold cheap for cash.—B. Sibbin.



STAUNCH little Horse, Spring Cart and Harness, for Salo, £18; a bargain.—Address Cash, Star Office. ON SALE, Ground Mortar, delivered Vn town or suburbs, 200 cosies Portland Cement. Plaster of Paris, Fireclay, oy ton or lb, Firo Bricks, &o.—R. Jonkinson, Biiiluor, Lome Btrpot. FG. EWINGTON, Estate Agent. * (Established 18 years.)— Volcanic Allot ments ut Rocky Nook and Mrs Ball's at low pricos. Unrivalled Sites at Mont Le Grand, Mount Roskill Road. Delightful Residences closo to town. Cheap Cottages in Russell-street and Commercial Road, Great North Road. A Baker's Premises for sale In a place where there is a splondid opening. Houses, Shops, Cot tages, Allotments, and Farms for sale. Mort gages Bought. Houses built to order. Money Lent. Propcrticßjo^let. JUST ARRIVED, and for Salo by tho Subscriber, ohcap, for cash— 20 tons Fluko Kidney Potatoes 20 tons Blue Derwouls L. W. EA/TON, NO. t, QUEny-BTKEKT. T> O T A T O E S. 50 tons Prlmo Oamaru Potatoes, ex Clari- Del, dally oxpected SO tons Canterbury Table Potatoes 10 tons Canterbury Blue Derwcnt Seed Potatoes 10 tons Canterbury Kidney Seed Potatoes Ex Dovonport, noxt week. M 0 sacks Bright Danish Oats, ex Olaribol :iOO sucks Tartarian Seed Oats .'OO sacks Heavy Milling Oats FLOUR. 10 Una Meek's Flour, in Backs 20 tons Bruce's Silverdust Flour, in sacks 20 tons Wood's Flour, in small bogs FOR S~A L E. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MKR CANTILK COMPANY (Limited). "Xl O 11 SALE, ■*• At LOWEST Maukbt Rates: Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Kerosene, Paint, and Olive Oils Champion's, Scott's, and Storer's Gonuinb WhitD Lead, in wood Muntz Metal mid Nails Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Ropo, from 4{ inch to J i»ch Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Uopo, all Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Palls Anchors, from Hi cwt. to 10 lbs. r'huinp. from I inch to 1 inch. Colza and Fish Oil. D. 11. McKENZIE, FOOT-STREET. Vusincss Notices THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY OS" THE UNITKD STATKS. Intending Insurors are particularly desirod to verify the many statements made by Canvas sers and Managers of opposition Companies, by referring to Mr Thonißon, and by careful exam ination of the Society's published Papers. This Company has not a single contosted elaitn on its books. New Zealand Policies payable in Auck land. £15,000,000 haß been paid to its Policy holders. Art Union. PROSPECTUS OP THK GRAND TONTINE DISTRIBUTION. A FORTUNE FOR ONE POUND. CITY OF AUCKLAND. £20,000 WORTH OF CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY. SPLENDID FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, SITUATE IN THE BEST LOCALITIES IN AUCKLAND PONSONBY, NEWTON, ARCH HILL, - MOUNT EDEN, AND MOUNT ROSKILL, TO BE GIVEN AWAY, AND



£50 IN AUCKLAND CHARITIES. 175 PRIZES, AND NONE UNDER £20. Ist KRIZE £1,500 IindPTIIZE .. .; £1,000 3rd PRIZE £900 Ith PRIZE .. *800 sth PRIZW .. .. £700 Oth PRIZE .. .. £600 7th PRIZK £500 5 PRIZES VALUED AT .. .. £100 5 PRIZES , «350 5 PRIZES „ „ .. .. £300 5 PRIZES „ , £275 S PRIZES „ £250 SPRIZKS £200 10 PRIZES „ , £100 13 PRIZES £75 20 PRIZES £50 10 PRIZES „ , £25 63 PRIZES £20 • THE GRAND TONTINE DISTRIBUTION WILL TAKE PLACE NOVEMBEE, ISB4. SOLICITORS Will bo appointed to draw up Titles, Deeds, &c., vv rIIBE QF CHARGE Early Application for Tickets necessary, and should tho Drawing take place earlier than the month of November, DUE NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN IN THE DAILY PAPERS. A MOST SPLENDID CHANCE FOR SPECULATORS. AMOUNTS RETURNED IN FULL SHOULD THE DISTRHBUTION NOT TAKE PLACE. THE DRAWING W ill bo Conducted by a COMMITTEE, to which tho PRESS wiU be invited to Attend. RESULTS WILLBB FORWARDED TO RUBSORIISERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRAWING. Application by lottcr only, enolosing Two Stamps, with Exchange on Cheques, or by Money Order. Bank Notes, or. Drafts, Registered Letters or Telegrams will not on any account be Received. IF BANK NOTES are sent please use two en velopos, ono sealed and placed inside the other. Post-office Orders preferred when procrarable. It will greatly expedite Business if an Addressed Envelope is enclosed with Applica tion. AM™-« TONTINE," CARE OF J. A. WILSON, Box No. —, Auckland. Y> OSELINE for ths HAlß.—This ele \\i kant preparation completely eclipses ■niTr article of a Bimilar kind now before che pubiic-Prico. 1b 6d » botUc-SHARLAtrj I Apothecaries'HalL - .. -■ • .



•— Meetings. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. NOTIOK. The Half - yearly Gencr.il Meeting will 1)0 held THIS E VEXING, July 25,1854, at 8 p.m. Business: To receive Half-yearly Balance sheet, Election of Three Members of Committee, Notice of Motion as posted on Club Notice Board. By order of the Committee. SIMEON MO3KS, Secretory. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a General Meet ing of the Shareholders in the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) will be held at the Com pany's Office, Fort-street, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, at 2 p.m., to declare a Dividend for the half-year ended 30th June last, and also to sanction tho increase of the Capital of the Company. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland, 21st July, ISSI. trTsh national A LEAGUE. The FortnightlyMeetingof the J. E. Redmond Branch will bo he)d in the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, THIS EVEN ING, at 8 o'clock. The Secretary in attendance at 7.30 to receive contributions. After the usual business is transacted a paper will be road giving a sketch of the Life and Times of tho late Wendell Phillips, the silver tongued orator of America. A" full muster re quested. M. J. SIIEAHAN, Sec. f\ L D B L U E S. Tho Annual Dinner will be held in this City on MONDAY, July 28. For full particulars apply to GEORGE SHIRLEY, Hon. Sec. New Zealand Society of Blues. LUCKY HIT GOLD-MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Animal Meeting of Shareholders will bo held in Company's Olflcc, 83, Queen-st., Auck land, on THURSDAY, the 31st instant, at half past Three p.m. F. A. WHITE, ManiiKur. July 23, 188 J. WAIOTAHI GOLD-MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Tho Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held' in Company's Office, 83, Queon-st., Auck land, on THURSDAY, tho 31st instant, at half past Two p.m. F. A. WHITE, Manager. July 23, 1834. IVANHOE GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Annual Meeting of Shareholders will bo hold in Company's OlUce, 83. Queen-sL, Auck land, on THURSDAY, 31at inst., at Three p.m. iVA. WHITE, Manager. T 0 RNB -S TEE ET HALL. TUESDAY, JULY 20, at 8 p.m. UNDER THE AUSPICES OK THE NORTH NEW ZEALAND FARMERS1 CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY AND THE AUCKLAND TRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL. MR SAMUEL V AIL E ; Will givo an ADDRESS on RAILWAY MANAGEMENT AND REFORM.



SYLLABUS: Railway Construction in the Colony; Annual Cost and Loss; The Tariff; Comparison with N.H. Wales System and Tariff: Blunders; Dif ferential Hating; Mr Maxwell as Manager; Mr Maxwell's Return for 1881; Misstatemcnrs Presented to Parliament; Railways as Roads; The Ticket Station System; Mr Wright's Re turn; "Canterbury Grain Rates:" Injustice to Auckland; Future Control of Our Railways; Spec, al Taxation; Sale to a Company. HIS WORSHIP THK MAYOR will take tho Chair. At the close of the Address Mr Valle will 1.0 glad to reply to any questions that may bo asked. Ecclesiastical. ■jt/TETHODIST CHURCHES AUCKLAND AND VICINITY. PREACHERS' APPOINTMENTS FOR SUNDAY, JULY 27. PITT-STREET CIRCUIT. PITT-STREET.—Morning at 11, Rev. W. S. Potter; Evening at 6.30. Rev. S. Macfarlane. ST. JOHN'S, PONSOMBY.-Morning at 11, Roy. J. Whewcll; Evening at 6.30, Rev. W. S. UNION-STREET.-Morning at 11, Mr J. M. French ; Evening at G. 30, TVlr J. Geary. MOUNT ALBERT.-Morning at 11, Mr T. Booth; Evening at 6.30, Mr C. Renshaw. KlNGSLANl).—Afternoon at 2.30, Mr J. E. Roberts; Evening at 6.30, Mr R. H. Cherter. lIKNDERSON.-Aflernoon at 2.30, Mr G. A. Field. THREE _INGS.-Morninu atII. Mr Cutler; Sunday-school, 2.30, Mr Cutler. HICLENSVILLE.-Morning at 11, Afternoon at 2.30, and Evening at 6.30. Mr F. A. White. ARCH HILL.-Morning at 11, Mr J. Wriß ley ; Evening at 0.30, Mr J. Jenkins. IUGH-STREET SUNDAY-SCHOOL.-After noon nt 3. Mr C. Ileid. FRANKLIN ROAD CIRCUIT. FRANKLIN ROAD.-Morning at 11, Rev. A. Reid; Evening at 0.30. Rev. S. Griffith. RICHMOND.-Morning at 11, Mr Beaumont: Evening at C.30. Mr Ncal. WATKRVIEW.—Afternoon at 2.50, Mr Mc- Dowell : Evening at 0.30, Mr McDowell. HOBSON VILLIi-Moruing at 10,30, Mr Coup land. NORTH SHORE CIRCUIT. DEVONPORT.-Morning at 11, Rev. W. J. Watkin ; Evening at 6.30, Rev. J. Boothroyd. '. LAKK TAKAPUNA.—Morning at 11, Mr W. Burton. XORTHCOTE.-Afternoon at 3, Mr J. Knott; Evening at 7, Mr J. ICnott. PITT AND VINCENT-STREETS CIRCUIT. PITT AND VINCENT-STREETS.—Morn-ing at 11, Rev. R. Bavin; Evening at 6.30, Rev. G. W. Parsonson. MOUNT EDEN.-Evening at 0.30, Mr Grif fith. ALEXANDRA-STREET CIRCUIT. ALEXANDRA-STREET.—Morning at 11, Mr Wallace: Evening at 6.30, Rev. W. J. Watkin. UPPER PITT-STREET. — Morning at 11, Rev, T. G. Carr; Afternoon at 2.30, R-.v. W. S. Potter; Evoning at 6.30, Rev. R. Bavin.



G-RAFTON ROAD AND PARNELL CIRCUIT. GRAFTON ROAD.—Morning at 11. Rev. S. Macfarlane; Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. Reid. PARNELL.—Morning at 11, Rev. J. Booth royd; Evoning at 6.30, Rev. T. G. Carr. NEWMARKET. - Morning at 11, Mr G. Turley; Evening at 6.30, Mr R. Horsley. PAKURANGA (HOWICK). - Afternoon at 2.30, Mr S. Parker. ELLERSLIE.—Evening at 6.30, Mr S. Parker. REMUERA.—Evening at 7, Mr Keone. TYiHt1 ED M V. E T I N G OF U METHODISTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, AT 7.30 P.M... IN PITT-STREET CHURCH (Corneu Pitt-st. and Kahangaujpk Road). CHAIRMAN: REV. R. BAVIN. SPEAKERS: Revs. Reid, Macfarlano, and Potter, and Messrs Brown and Goldio. ADMISSION FREE (BY TICKET). Collection to defray expenses. Further particulars on ajjd after Next SUN DAY ; in the meantime, secure Tickets. Tenders. A UCKLAND PASSENGER _r3L STATION. RECLAMATION WALL GAP CONTRACT. Public Works Office. Auckland, July 24,1884. Written Tenders will bo received at this office till noon on FRIDAY, the Bih August next, for the above Contract. Planß, specifications, and conditions may bo Been at the tublio Works Ofllcc, Auckland, and at the Warden's Office, Thames. Tenders to be addressed outside the envelope, "Tender for Reclamation Wall Gap Contract." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WM. H. HALES, District Engineer. ANTED,— Tenders wanted for Build ing one or two Four-roomed Cottages at Kingaland until noon 26th instant.—For par ticulars apply to Jas. O'Connor, Severn-street, Mount Eden. mo BUILDERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders will be received until 1 o'clock on WEDNESDAY next, tho 30th inst., for the Erection of Two Shops and Dwellings in Pattc son street. Plans at my Office, Canada Build lng8' HENRY G. WADE, Architect. mO BUILDERS. . EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, 2nd August, for the Erection and Completion of Four Shops in Hobson-street. Alternate tenders for Brick and Concrete. BDWART) BARTLBY, Architect mOBUIL D E R S, Tenders will be received until noon of TUES DAY, sth August, for tho Erection of Four Cottagos at Newmarket. ■ EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. r~~-. (Continued on First Page.



(Public Notices. AS N I D E R, • TURF COMMISSION AGENT, (Elected Member of Victorian Tattersall's Club, Sydney Tattersall's Club, and various Betting Kings) begs to inform his old New Zealand Clients that he has settled in Melbourne, and has BOOKS OPEN on all forthcoming events in the Australian Colonies. He will be glad to hear from them by Cable or Lktter, nnd they can depend upon obtaining the longest Melbourne market odds. 42T Address: —Victorian Tattersall'a Club, Bourke-street, Melbourne. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. SACRED CONCERT. SACRKD CONCERT. REHEARSAL-SATURDAY, at 2 sharp. SPECIAL NOTICE. All thO3o Ladies and Gentlemen who have kindly volunteered, and any other 3 who may be desirous of taking part in the performance of Sunday Evening, will kindly attend above Rehearsal. GEORGE DEAN. mHE SACRED CONCERT. One of HOLLIS'S COACHES will leave One hunera for Auckland at half-past 5 o'clook on SUNDAY AFTERNOON, returning at tho closo of the performance in the Opera House. X ORNE-STR EE T HALL. Auckland Rationalistic Association. MR ISAAC SELBY WILL LECTURE ON " THE WORLD THAT IS AND THE WORLD THAT IS TO COME," ON SUNDAY, JULY 27TIT. . Discussion Invited. Mr D. Sullivan, of Dunning's Opera Company, will Sing. Doors open at C; commencing at 0.30 (meet ing to terminate at 8 sharp). Admission—One Shilling; Gallery, Sixpence. "VV^HAT IS TONTINE ASSURANCE ? Pamphlets explanatory of tho System of Tontine Assurance, introduced into the Colo nies bf American Companies, may be had upon written or personal application to tho District Manager, at the A. M.P. Society's Ofllce, Auck land. Don't fail to get one. P. J. McLKOD, District Manager. TT\ I V I D E N D. NEW FIND GOLDJHNING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Sharo Register will be closed from Noo» on MONDAY, the 28th inst., till Noon on WED NESDAY, the 30th inst., on whidh latter date a Dividend of One Shilling per Share will be payable. d MacDONNELL. Manager. Auckland, July 21, 1881. -\TEW ZEALAND TIMBER COM IX PANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books will bo closed from FRIDAY, the 25th instant, to MONDAY, the 28th, beth days in clusive, and that on TUESDAY, the 29th, a Dividend of Five Shillings per Share for the Six Monthß ending 30th June ultimo, will be paid on the paid-up capital of the Company. By order of the Directors. WALTER PERKINS, Secretary. Auckland, 21th July, 1881. 0 INSURANCE COMPANIES, SOLI CITORS, AND OTHERd. SPACIOUS SUITES OF OFFICES TO LET, In Pai-mkkston- Buildincjs. Four Strong Rooms on each floor.. Apply to Mr 11. Greon, care of Whitaker and Russell, or to the caretaker on the premises. E ESTATE OP E. K. TYLER, DECEASED. All Claims against the above Estate are requested I a be rendered at tho Ofllco of the undersigned on or before the 2nd August next. JOSEPH BLADES, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. Auckland, July 18th, 1881; (^ LASSBLOWINCJ, Freeman's Bay.— V3T Saturday afternoon, from 2to 5. Admis sion, 6tl. Each Visitor receives one Glass Jug, —M. Cook and Sons. BONES! BONES! BONES! WANTED TO PURCHASE. Tho NEW ZEALAND SUGAR COMPANY (Limited) is prepared to Purchase Sound Fresh Bones in any quantity. Prices and all necessary information can be obtained at the Company's Offices, Mercantile Chambers, Auckland. DEFIANCE, fromDunedin.—Consignees are requested to pay freight at once, or Cargo will be stored at their risk.—Captain Mackay, Agent. JOHNSTON'S PATENT REVOLVING SHUTTERS can be Seen at his Joinery Works, Lorne-Btroet, Shop and Ofllce Fitter. INGATE, BURKS, AND CO., Iron mongors. Custom-street. Superb Sett setting Range.s 3ft.. aft. 3in., and 3ft an. mHE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE X SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES. —Intending Assurers for Life are recommended to Examine and Understand tho TONTINE SYSTEM o£ ASSURANCE as practised hy above Society before solecting any other plan. The accumulated funds are over ELEVEN MILLION POUNDS—the result of its Superior Claim oj'er any other system.—For prospeotus and papers apply Mr W. A. Thomson, Manager for New Zealand. Loan and Mercantile Build ings. Messrs Moss and Kverard are the authorised Canvasaere for Auckland. -VT 0 W PUBLISHER, "THE CRUISE of the WAIRARAEA."



Tho Star Special Correspondent's Narrative of the " Cruise ot the Wairarapa ' is how issued complete in pamphlet form. Persons desiring copies should apply at Stak Office. PRICE: TWO SHILLINGS. XT 6 T I _.C "If. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY. BRAND CORNER SITE AT AVONDALE, Opposite the Hotel, With LARGE FRONTAGES to Two Roads. The Most Valuable in the District. The undersigned is instructed to offer, FOR CASH, the above unequalled position, for 14 days only, and if not sold it will be disposed of IN ALLOTMENTS AT PUBLIC AUCTION. Apply immediately. J. R. RANDERSON, - AUCTIONEER, MERCANTILE CHAMBERS. LETTS BROS., IRONMONGERS. MOUNT EDEN ROAD. Coloniai Ovens, from 12« Register Grates, fjsm 19s 3 feet Ranges, £3 3s American stoves Roofing Iron, Nails Tools And all kinds of Hardware at lowest market value. - P"~IANOF6RTBS~Tuned, ss, by an ex perienced hand from Kirkman's, London: Old Pianos entirely restored-tn tone ana touch; hammers refelted, 1 guinea.—W. Bior. Coflege Road (next to Cascade Stores), and at Karanga hape Road (opposite Prime's, Ironmonger, New ton). ' A SK your Grocer for Mataraata fiama J\. and Bacon, fed entirely on Clover and Sharps. ___ _ ■VfIGHT ■ SOIL CONTRACT Quarter ending June 30th being now due. prompt payment must bemade, or service will bo discontinued until paid for. Tenants in future will requiro to pay in advance SAMUEL WHITE, Contractor. Office: Custom-street East, opposite Arnold Hines and Co. MAORI AND ISLAND CURIOS. I am a Purchaser of.—Eric Craig, at the- Curiosity Shop, Princes-9tre,et. £*~t £\ TO £10,000 LENT on Building 3& JL vf Society principles, or on other tcrmi to suit borrowers. Allotments bought anc Houses built on Weekly. Payment System Mortgages and Loans.negotiated. Sco List of Properties for sale on 4th page. Six neßlSent. allowed on money deposited for investment— C. Williamson, Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and Valuer, High-street. Auckland. CARDINALS' MARCH.—Copies may be had at Eady'B Music Warehouse, Croatm j)L " mHE BRITISH GUARD™ Tho composer of ' The British Guards,' Mr Ernst Paver, has produced a work which is in all respects most admirable. The form is pleas ing, the melodies striking, the harmonies bold and effective, and-the rhythm stirring spirited and martial. It is altogether superior to the general run, and ought to find a wide and last tagffiSSSSsS"AOTlßsfSfe.V. Auckland Music Warehouse. f)UR LIMB IS REDUCED. We have given up contacting, jand will Supply Building Materials *f all kinds, and givti estimates and information to those using on;' Lime Referon • given to Concrete- W°rker3j. WILSON & CO.. 7.9, Queen-street. MiSS PiSA'JL'E, Fashionable Dress and Mantlemaker, fronj Jay's, London, late of Sydney.—Style, fit, and good work combined. Lessons given in cutting and fltting.-Nelson street, opposite Bt. James s Church. mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. ROBERT LAMB, 35, Queen-street, is pre pared to execute orders for all kinds of Carting Work, Excavations, &c. Shipping supplied with Ballast. AH orders K. L. may be favoured with will be promptly attended to.



Personali TV JOHN NELSON does ndS cill witbin X. seven day B from date and pay bin account. his o/lects will b« told to defray expanses.-- Richard Joseph Hoai;e, Vincont Lanb. PERSONAL.— fiet your Umbrellas Ua* covered and liepairod at Falkncr'f nearly opposite Holland and Butler's, Victoria- Board and Residence DORIC HOUSE, Grey-street. —" Mrs Christian ciin accommodate two Gentle nien Boardcra with every liome comfort. TWO GENTLEMEN FKIEROS dmTbo accommodated with Board nnd Resi dence, healthy room ; terms modbrate.—Apply Star Office. PHI IVATE Board and Residence for single gentlemen; single or double rooms; 4 "J mvA e8 trom G-P.0.; l?s per week.-AddreES at W.p. Dallen's, Confectioner, Queon-streot. "VTEAR GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—A Lady JLT and Gentleman having two Bedrooms nore than tliey require, would be glad to meet vith two Gentlemen to occupy samo. Use of lining, Breakfast, and Balh-roem.—Address eft with Mrs Haniley, Wyniard Arms Hotel. corner wellesley-street East.



Lost and Found. LOST, in Queen or Shortland-streot, a Deed Land Transfer.—The finder will bo rewarded on delivering same to Mr Geddcs, at Brown. Barrett, and Co.'s. LOST, Collie Dog (black and tan) with chain.—Finder rewarded on returning Bame to Maxwell's Stables. LOST, ia Ponsonby, between New-street and Dedwood Terrace, a Silver Chain, Locket attached —Finder rewarded on leaying it at Alcy'B, Grocer, Ponsonby. KS REWARD.—Lost between Queen- CF street and Ponsonby, Rent Book with name, Mr Baker, on.—Apply Jas. Wrigkt, Grocer, Victoria-Btreet West. ". ' ' ' OUND OUTSIDE, a Spar; if not claimed, will be sold to pay expenses;-?- Apply Star Office. » FOUND, a Kauri Log in the harbour, 34 feet long, marked A in black paint- Apply to R. Logan, Yachtbuilder. — ii .a. ~.-;"~) Corporation Notices. ; f } nilY © F A U C X L A S, Til] TENDERS FOR FITTING UP STEAM _ ROAD ROLLER. The City Council will receivo Tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, 31st inst., for above works in terms of specifications to be viewed at the Office of the City Engineer, Council Chambers, High-street. ■• \>\ '■■■.{' • ..i -.>' Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Fitting Road Roller." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk, R , Town Clerk's Offloe, July 25,188*. '' ;4&f ' AIIT Of AD GKL A N pl| AUOKLAND "PUBUC DOMAI»;f,C (( TO LEASEHOLDERS. TENANTS, ANl?.''.'^ OTHERS. NOTICE is hereby given that, all Rents pay- ; able to tho above trust require to bo paid on due. dates at the Office of the City Treasarer, Conn-' ell Offices, High-street.; and all communications in reference to this estate from the present date require to be forwarded to tho City Council rr Offices. All Accounts for payment will require j to be accompanied with tho order first obtained. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office July 11.1881. , j 484; {, Gazette iv Bankrnptcy. JfR



TNBANKRUPT C: Y. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. HOIiDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 18& V' ana of the Bankruptcy df Geokge iToE(TBR.- T f of Auckland, In the Provincfal District of Auckland. Boot Manufacturer, a Bankrupt. Notiok is nKREBY GIVEN that application will . be made to the Court on THURSDAY, the four teenth day of August, 1881 (tho day appointed by the Court for that purpose), at eleven o'clock in tho forenoon, or as soon thereafter as Connßel can bo Heard, that an order of Discharge be. granted the abovenamed Bankrupt. Dated this 2tth day of July, 1584.. t | f.: , ■"• WILLIAM THORNE, ■ : Bankrupt's Solicitor. . - Electoral. . •;•••■ V;rpl.: T7IDEN ELECTORAL DISTRICTI.*^ Tho result of tho Poll will be declaredoh ,T ---MONDAY' next, the 28th ihst, at 1 o'clock p.m,, at the Excelsior Hall, corner of East and Pitt: r streets. ' : 1:1 . : " "■-"■ JOHif A. BEALE, Returning Oflicer. . .„ mO THE ELECTORS OP NEWTON. I beg to thank you all for the many kindnesses. shown to me during tho recont election. : riff Though my supporters have failed at the pre . sent to secure a voice in Parliament for Man hood Suffrage and Taxation upon Land, yet tho splendid meetings vrith Tvhich I have boon favoured cannot fail to have promoted the interchange and development of ideas in a great democratic constituency which for fifteen years has been asleep. ■ v In consequence of tho long delay in the official' ~ declaration of the poll, I shallTje unable to be present as I wished t<? have been. ;■-•:■» C. DE LAUTOUR.



mELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS FROM MR' DARGAVILLE. . TO THE ELECTORS AUCKLAND WEST. 1 ■ . . : ■ . • ■ .;■*>■ GHNTLKMfeIf,—' '•;-.'- -. I regret that urgent" business has taken! ;ino j North. Accept my sincßre tlianks for the honour you have done me.rAt the same time lam aware that it has not been merely a contest be tween .the'candidates, themselves, but rather between the people on the one hand and .those. _ I who, if they could, would become tho propr.ie- v tors of the people, on tlio other. ~.,., You haye1 tiiumphed "over the powor of wealth. This is something to be" proud Bf. •'•l} I shall remember your goodness to me as long asllivc. . ... '... ,i . ji,,'Jiiv Yours faithfuUjf;. ■' '"' • J.M. DARGAVILLE. : - ■: • -.■■■...,: 1T- Auctions. ■ ' ■ ,i* im : : —: ; _i—^__^ ttcS«s ;: THE following Special Pledges hem S A. Asher will be sold at Artnur's Mart ori* MONDAY:— ; . _ .!■. : ; "'• SPECIAL PLEDGES. . " 188S -Nov. 26, Locket. Dec. 4, OFSL Watch. Nov. 5, 5165, Locket and Iting. 1884.—Jan. 3 5501, Chest and Contents. Jan. 10,5534. ISBj —; Dec. 17.6399, Brooch and Locket. Jan. 17, 556't BHL Watch. Jan. 19, 5581, Musical Album r Jan. 22, 5595, Diamond Ring: 5596, OFSL Watch and Chain; 5602, Watch and Chain. Nov 29 7730, Tent. ' " ' ...— _ pj ■



TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1884, fc M At 12 noon. PRELIMINARY NOTICE, 8^ J. R. RANDERSON HAVING received instructions, will-sell by public auction, at the Large Sale-' I rooms, Mercantile Chambers, on the above date ■ j v (unless previously sold privately), ■■*•: ***' ALL THAT SPLENDID PIECE OP LAND IN THE CENTRE OF AVONDALEitt* .TOWNSHIP, HAVING OVER ONg»* THOUBAND FEET ROAD ■ FRONT- ' AGES. : ' Sale Absolute and Without Reserre. J. R. RANDERSON, :'l"jS. Auctioneer. ■■«»■. WEDNESDAY,^ JUIfY 30, At H o'clock. NEW SEASON'S TEAS; . ISB4-5. •- ■• ' : ,C?S£i EX S.S. TAMSUI, FROIT FOOCHOW. , ~. TO MERCHANTS, GROCERS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. r— G. W. BINNEY' WILL Sell by Public Auction at bis' Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday uoxt. ' July 30th, at 11 o'clock, •>! " 2,170 PACKAGES .OF TEA, V COMPBISING— . /\ 1 66 BOXES KAISOU BUDS, / \ each WJlbs / A \ * 350 \/ te K^sov con -11/15 251 HALF-CHESTS KAISOU CONGOU, each 3Dlbs 16/20 500 BOXES KAISOU CON GOU, each lOlbs 21/25 500 BOXES KAISOU CON -~ GOU.eachlOlbs O ,-r-s — :r■ '■ •, ' i.-. ■:83 Tebjis at Sale ' ,!•• Samples for liquoring can be had on.application. - -'• Continued on Fonrth'Page. • ■