raised in the Waikato for the benefit of the widow and family. Mr Porter and Mr Hobbs arc also interesting themselves in collecting funds at Pokeno and Mercer, and we shall be happy to receive and acknowledge any subscriptions sent to i ''rice. 1 LIGHTNING STRIKES A KNIFE OUT OF A BOY'S HAND. " —iVlr David Hansra's Mills on Saturday, a boy named Robert Stewart was engaged (Hitting the butts oft" flax, with a large sheath-knife, when a Hash of lightnin<> struck it, knocking it out of his hand, and carried it violently against the wall.

FIRE AT RUATANGATA.

INFORMATION was recoivod to-day of the destruction by firo, on Sunday, of Mr Capt. John Hodgson's farm house at Ruatangata, Waugarei. The furniture also was nearly all consumed. The house was insured for £200, and the furniture £100 in the Nor wich Union, but at present no further particulars are to hand.

A FEW QUESTIONS TO THE DIS COVERER OF THE MISSING LINK.

[BY AX INQUISITIVE DARWINIAN.]

(Per favour of the Evening Stab). Dear Sir,—l hope and also think That you have found the missing link. I'm overjoyed To find Darwin's great theory's true, To think there should be found by you, Men monkeyfled. But, sir, I'd take it very kind If you would ease my curious mind

About these tails. I'd like to know a little more, I'd like—that is if I don't bore,

A few details. First, is the tail so strong and great, Sway'd by the wearers mental state.

When fortune fails To smile on them, and they are out Of luck—say, do they go about

With drooping tails? Or, when they are proud or elate. Do they as Scotch say, gang their gate, With tails erect ? Pray tell us of the Kalili swells ; Say, arc their tails with flowers or shells

Or feathers deck'd ? Say, what effect docs joy produce Upon thf tail—doth it induce

Oscillation ">. Inform us fully, reverend sir, Remove our doubts, and you'll confer

An obligation. An Oxeiiunga Darwixiax,

THE THAMES.

The panorama of the Thames was again un rolled in the Theatre. Royal, and its scenery and bordering houses, churches, palaces, and parks, exhibited to the admiring gaze of the spectators. Mrs Cotterell added to the harmony of the entertainment with several beautiful songs. Mr Cotterell represented Lady Clara Trembleton, and Watkins. and Walker with consummate skill, greatly to the delight of the laughing audi ence. The orchestra was, as usual, full and pleasing. The entertainment will be repeated this evening. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXHIBITION.

There was no falling- off in numbers last even ing in the Drill Shed. The people continued to pass in and out through the hours of privilege. The Hobson band, under Mr Christopher, per formed several interesting pieces of music dur ing the evening in a pleasing and efficient man ner. At seven o'clock the school children of All Saints gave their promised concert, for which they had been preparing for some time, [including several of Sankey and Moody's hymns. At nine o'clock Mr Crook gave an interesting discourse on the chemistry of waters, and his remarks and experiments were received with much applause. Mr Josia.li Martin had been announced for the lecture, but was prevented by indisposition from attending. We notice that, in addition to the numerous attractions of the exhibition of this evening, will be a concert by the St. James and Newton school children, including a number of sacred and secular selections of music.

NEW CHAIRMAN EDUCATION BOARD.

(To the Editor of the EVENING Star). Sn>, —I think in the, present condition of the finances of the colony and of the province, or provincial district, as it may be called, especially in relation to the important subject of education, it would show both a desire to economy and a laudable public spirit, in the now Education Board if they would continue the rule observed by the old Board, viz., of not having a paid chairman. The new Board are identically the old members, lhe duties are not, that I (unaware of, increased, and if the chairman of the late Board could have sufficient patriotism to per form the duties attaching to that office for nothing, I do not see how the mere nominal change of constitution and administration from one. Act of Parliament to another, which ex pressly leaves tha machinery of the former un touched, and is morooTor only a measure of a tentative chara-oter, can thereby necessitate the payment of a salary to a chairman under the new rc"i_io. The Board is very fortunate in having Tin educated and most efficient secretary, who is paid, and is really responsible for all the real active functions of the Board, apart from the legal business, so that there is very little for the chairman to do except to give his presence occasionally to preside at a meeting, and to ■attach his signature to a few documents. The amount proposed to bo given to the chairman would in all probability maintain an efficient teacher in sonic district where a school is very much needed, and seeing that the Legislature in speaking ol salaried officers does not, I think, contemplate payment to the chairman, and also, in view of the fact that the office lias been hitherto filled without salary.andean nowbc competently tilled by gentlemen who I am sure desire no remuner ation for such public services, I hope that the Board will not be so prodigal of the limited education funds as to make the office of chairman to the Vuckland Education Board a means ot livelihood, where it should be looked upon as an office the honor alone of holding which should be adequate reward.- Yours, &c, ECONOMY.

EDWARDES-STREET SCHOOL ANNIVER SARY.

The friends of Primitive Methodism in Auck land held an anniversary tea and public meeting last evening, in the Edwardcs-street school-room. The tea was of that, satisfactory character which has won so much credit among the lady members of this section of Christian people, and was enjoyed in true British style. About 130 persons sat down to the well-spread table, lhe school-room was tastily decorated with terns and evergreens. Mr 1 )avid Goldie occupied the chair. Miss Thwaites presided at the har monium, and Mr U. Tudehopc conducted. An introductory hymn having been sung, Mr Green, the school secretary, read the report tor the past year, which contained many items of interest. It appeared that the school had 15 +eachcrs i) male and 6 female, 175 boys and girls are on the roll, and 55 is the average attendance. The late James Harris, the oldest member of the connection, who died at the age of_Bo, bequeathed £100 to be spent annually in Repur chase of books for the library. The chairman, in remarking upon Mr Harris's bequest said that lhe money could not bo had until Mrs Han ss death, so if that lady lived to be as old as her hus band was. they would have to wait 20 years tor the money. Mr Goldic then read the balance-sheet, which shewed income, £125 lls 7d; expenditure, £127 /slid; leaving a debit balance offflWW due to IVlr Goldie. Some very excellent addresses were delivered by Rev J. Dumbell Rev. W. J. Watkins, Rev W. Tinsley, and Mr C. Spiagg. The choir tang several hymnsand anthems dur ing the evening, viz., "Glory to God in the HuAcst" "There is Victory, \out_rui Mariner's." -Joy and Sorrow," " Nearer my Home "and " The Happy Home Above." Mr T. V Am a thorough Englishman, and a Primitive Methodist of the genuine type,. pro- Bounced the benediction which brought a pleasant hour to a happy close.

HARBOUR BOARD.—Tins Day.

f, iV ordinary meeting 'of the Harbour Birrd Wtf« lield this afternoon. Present : ->i,V vs IHldy (chairman), Tole, Kisslmg, NiSsol Eaton, Mays, Isaacs, McKenzie, Cos-rave, and lit Campbell. 0 MINUTES. The minutes erf the previous meeting were read and confirmed. LETTERS. A letter from the Secretary of the" AncK lancl Regatta Clul) was read as to tho J>ro ceediiiL's of the club, and asking the chair man to be president of the club, which was ACCe MCCABE AKDIWALSH'S COKTRACT. Considerable discussion was held m res ,, *.; pf McCabe's contract, about which «milrv roraplftints had been made, when ll that the whole Board meet 011 ,^2.c "t to consider the matter in all rfl bearm.i • ,/ieanwlxile, the chairman to get all theTinformation possible in respect thereof. RKx-.oars. RThe Reports of the worM KndowiiMcnt, Pilot service, and Finance Cowanittees were yead, and received. ACCOUNTS,

£2,829 12a 5d ; total, £3,467 8s lOd. State ment of funds: To Balance, in Bank, £2,006 4s 3d; cash in hand, £8 11s sd; total, £2,014 15s Bd. Loan laccount: Balance in Bank, £8,939 10s 3d ; [accounts to be paid, £2,829 12s 5d ; total £6,109 17s lOd. Cash on deposit, £SO,000; mortgage, -£5,180; debentures unsold, £500 ; total £55,680. ELECTION OF MEMBER. The election of a new member was about to be proceeded with. The gentlemen nominated were Mr Thomas T. Masefield, and Mr James Holmes. On the suggestion of Mr Cosgrave, Mr Mays withdrew his proposition, and Mr Masefield was declared a duly constituted member of the Harbour Board.

Mr McKenzie moved, '•' That it be an instruction to the Wharf Committee to report as soon as possible upon the desira bility of amending the whari regulations." Also, "That no coals be allowed to be stored on Queen-Street wharf after the 3lst of December next."

PIGEON SHOOTING.

It will be remembered that when it was agreed to subscribe for a suitable cup for the late interprovincial pigeon contest, it was decided that in the event of Auckland com ing out victorious the prize was to be shot for among the subscribers, the winner to have the cup as his own property. Auck land, of course, did win, and now the handi cap is the next sporting sensation on the tapis. It has been fixed to come off on the 27th instant, at Ellerslie. The handi cappers are Mr W. J. Marks, Mr T. A. Brown, and J. Kirk wood. The money to be shot for is £63, and it is all to go in a lirst prize so that the winner will have a trophy worth winning. Messrs James, McO. Clark, It. Wyuyard, and S. Morrin, have been appointed a committee to confer with the winner as to wliat shape the memento shall take, as it is fully understood on all sides that the money will not be given.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Mdlle. Franzini is performing at the rVcademy of Music to large audiences.

LATEST CUUSHINGS.

The Cure from 95 tons got 17 ozs 15 dwts. Golden Age Tribute (Landers) from 5 tons, 13 bzs ten dwts.

The City of London Tributers (Johns and Party) has made another lodgment of 59 ozs 15 dwts to-day, making a total return from the crushing of 171 ozs 8 dwts, equal to an average of 2 ozs to the ton.

Allen and Party, Tributers of the Alburnia, are finishing up a crushing of 100 tons. They will have SUO ozs as return.

SIR GEORGE GREY TO ADDRESS THAMES CONSTITUENTS

The Lalla Rookh was detained last night, and ioft at 7.30 this morning.

This morning the "Advertises" says Sir George Grey is to address the Thames people on Saturday night.

COROMANDEL, this day. MINING NEAVS.

Union Beach : The manager reports the drive on the Green Harp leader in the road level is in 312 feet, and the leader 2 feet wide. The stopc in the cross leader on the north, is still turning out good specimens. The leader is looking well, and showing gold in the face, in the intermediate level, the country is hard, and progress slow. A few specimens have been obtained in the stope of the cross leader north, and gold is still visible in the face. A little

GISBORNE, this day

COMMISSION RE JUDGE ROGAN

The Royal Commission has been sitting for a fortnight to enquire into the charges preferred by Mr J. A. Wilson against Judge Rogan. The Proceedings are held within closed doors. Nothing improper has yet been proved against Judge Rogan, and it is thought that nothing is likely to be proved.

[riIESS TELEGRAM AGENCY],

DUNEDIN, this day. NOMINATION FOR DUNEDIN CUP.

Additional nomination for the Duncdin Cup : Spring Jack, The King, Sulletto, Benjiroo; all belonging to Cox, Melbourne.

WELLINGTON, this day. Attempted Murder and Suicide. An attempted murder and suicide oc curred at Kaiwara on Sunday morning. Thomas Coleman shot his wife Florence through the body. He then put the pistol behind his ear, and just grazed his skull. It is doubtful whether the woman will re cover, being over 50 years of age. The man got seriously injured. The cause is jealousy, but said to be quite unfounded. PROPOSED PRESS AGENCY.

The " Times" announces that efforts arc being made to initiate a reciprocal Press Telegraph system for this colony. The principle of Association it says is that each member of it shall supply the others with telegraphic intelligence. That only one newspaper in each place shall be a member. That the following newspapers be excluded from the Association :—" Otago Daily Times," "Canterbury Press," "New Zea land Times," and " Southern Gross." And as to cablegrams, that a person in Australia shall be employed at £50 tier annum to take European telegrams from Australian papers and forward them to New Zealand. The " Otago Guardian" is to be the distributing medium for cablegrams. The "Times" condemns the proposed scheme for the dis tribution of New Zealand news, and the arrangement regarding the cablegrams as unfair, and likely to oe utterly useless. DEATH OF MAJOR McBARNETT. Major Meßarnett died last night at his residence, Bulls, Rangitikei. The supposed cause is cancer in the stomach. PASSENGERS PER TAUPO.

The Taupo sailed North at midnight. Passengers :—Bishop Redwood, Messrs Miller, Oldlielld, Laxton, McKenkie, McDougal, Douglas, Wade, Mrs and Miss Oldfield and three children. Sailed : Amaranth, for Auckland.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. PUBLIC TESTIMONIAL TO MR

ROLLESTON.

Steps are being taken to present Mr. Rolleston, the late Superintendent, with a testimonial as a mark of appreciation of his services as a public man. The subscriptions are limited to £5 each. It is expected that over £1000 will be raised.

|NEW PLMOUTH, tliis clay. A LIBEL ACTION SETTLED. The libel charge instituted by the Com missioner of Waste Liuids against the "Budget" was withdrawn yesterday morn ing. "The ''Budget," last evening, says in writin" the articles referred to he had not the slightest intention of imputing anything to Mr Whitcombe, but the minutes were incorrectly entered by him or through his agency. 'Each party pay their own costs. The public have a right to know where they can invest money to the best advan tage, and we confidently say at the City Hall Arcade. They do not profess to sell "under cost price," but we observe their moderate prices in every department secure this establishment a large and steady cash business' The Show Rooms, 166 feet long, contain"the greatest variety of Carpets m New Zealand. Tapestry, from 2/11 to 4/6 ; Brussels, from 5/3 ; also useiul and hand some Furniture to suit all kinds ot rooms and all classes of people. This department is under the superintendence of Mr. j.v. Crauwell, whose long experience and ability is a guarantee of lirst-class work. Country people especially should patronise Hollo way ■ and Garlick, as they can buy from them all they require in Clothing and Furnishing. Extensive stock of Drapery ajid Millinery Goods, besides Men's and Boys' Qothnig. Pay a visit to the City Hall Fiirwiuro / Arcade.—HoiWWAY A2U CtoRUCK, pi'Q-

Our London correspondent writes :—"We have been having quite a little domestic excitement about vaccination. A party of Solons, who form a majority of the Board of Guardians, at Keighly, in Yorkshire, deci ded that vaccination was contrary to common sense, and was productive of innumerable evils, and they consequently declined to cany out the law on vaccination, duly made, and provided. Various pro cesses were put in motion against them, by the law, and finally they were collared, and committed to York Castle for contempt. There theyjrcvclled in idleness, regarded as martyrs to a good cause by their outside admirers, and enjoying the delights of being interviewed by reporters and penny-a-liners, finally being let out on bail, and making a triumphant entry into the town of Kcigltley, Fearful asses ! l>ut the question does not end here by any means, for they will have to appear in London before the Court of Queen's Bench in November, and then wo shall see some fun. In the meantime all the anti-vaccinationists are vastly encou raged, and are literally up in arms. At Banbury, guns and pistols have been looked up and loaded, and the Vaccination officer lias been threatened with half an ounce of cold lead if lie dares poke his nose in at the door or, his lancet into the arm of the child of an objector.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1876,



WANTED, a Teacher for the Te Awa nmtu School; a married man preferred. Information at the Office of the Board, and applications to be sent to J. L. MANDBNO, Chairman To Awamutu Comniittee. WANTED, a respectable young person as Housemaid, and to wait at table ; re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs. Davidson, Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. WANTED, a Plain Cook for country.— Apply at the Occidental Hotel. None but steady need apply. W~ ANTED, a Boy as Assisi^^Waiter. Apply at the Occidental Hotel. WANTED, a situation as Gardener; understands general farm work; has had ten years gardening experience in the old country, and four years in New Zealand.—For address apply to this office. WANTED, a good Nursemaid who will assist in house work.—Apply atMr. Wm. L'ruickshank's. Graft on Road. a. Carpenter; also a Man y V used to farming; married man pre ferred; constant work.—C. A. Harris, jun. WANTED, a strong Youth accustomed to the Butchering. No other need apply, —R. Reeves. Butcher, Hobson-strcet. WANTED, a thorough General Servant. Must be able to wash and cook well.— Mrs T. J. Philips, l_arangahape Road, Newton. WANTED, -by a very superior trust worthy person, a Situation as Governess, Companion, House-keeper, to attend an invalid. or take charge of a place. For particulars apply E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-stivct. LOST, last evening, a white Cockatoo, with one of its wings cut. Whoever will bring the same to Airs. "Young's, opposite the Baptist Chapel, Mill be rewarded. WANTING Employment. — Several Married couples for the country, a first class Barman, and some good Nursemaids.—X. Henry's Registry, Shortland-strect. WANTED, two Men accustomed to Gardening.—Apply to Mason Brothers, Ponsonby. T^TANTEI), 50 Drays and 50 Pick ami vT Shovel Men (none but good hands need apply) for contract work ; 255. per day for team, Britoniart works.—Apply within three days to the Contractor, at the works. BOOT TRADE.—Wanted, a good Factory Hand to put up on stand und knee, and iinish. Best wages; piece work.— T. 1\ Judkins, 50, Yici.orid-street. WANTED, a Book-keeper in a general store with a knowledge ol: the business. Apply with reference to J.H., 7, Wyndham- Ktrcet, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, a Spar lying in St. Gaorgc'sßay. If not claimed within n week, will be sold.—Paul Lupis. WANTED, a young Girl of good character for "domestic work.—Apply after 11 a.m. to Mrs. Craniond, Barnes' Collages, Karangahape Road. WANTED, by a respectable Young Lady, a situation as Barmaid, Auckland or Thames.—Apply at this office. ANTED, Tenders for four-roomed Cottage; labour only. -Apply D. Goldic, Custom-house-street. ANTED, by a respectable Youth, a situation as Billiardinarker or Waiter in an Hotel. -Apply G.K.8., S'i'Ait OJtice. WANTED, for the country, a Eoot maker; a good opening.—Apply to 15. Gittos and Sons. j YACHT ' SECRET.'—Wanted, a smart Yachtsman; good references, or a very good discharge required.—F. It. Anderson &Cu. ANTED to Kent, a four-roomed Cot tage, with three or four acres of land, within three miles of town. —Apply by letter to Box 70, Post-olHce, stating terms. WANTED, a good Horse and Spring' Cart, or Express.—Apply at Mr Arthur's Auction Mart. WT ANTED, a Carpenter accustomed to V 7 machinery.—Apply to John Lamb, No. 1, Queen-street. WANTED, a good Coat Hand ; also a Cap Maker.—Apply to N. Campbell, Tailor, &c, Queen-street. _^ __ ANTED, a General Servant. Mlist be a good plain Cook.—Apply to Mrs Browning, Epsom. WANTED, a respectable Youth to ride for orders; reference required.—Apply to It. Salmon, Butcher, Wyndham-strcet. WANTED, a Servant Girl about 15 or 16 years of age.—Apply Mrs. Hamilton, opposite Market. WANTED, a Boy.—Thomas Teasdale, Grey-street. ANTED, a respectable Man to board and lodge in a comfortable home live minutes walk from Queen-street.—For address apply at Holland's, Grocer, Queen-street. WANTED", a thorougirShepliercl, either married or single; good wages.—Apply to Mr. Mathew Mawer, Eden Terrace, Mount Albert Road. _ _ WANTED, Washing by an experienced Laundress; good, reference. Terms moderate. — Address Mrs. Cox, Drake-street, Freeman's Bay. ___________ WANTED, by a competent hand, a situation as Cook (male), t Hotel or Restaurant; references.—Apply S.L., this office. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Miss Alexander, Epaom. WANTED to Purchase, a four or live roomed Cottage, with freehold allot ment, within an easy distance of town.—Address stating price, to S.S., this office. WANTED to Purchase, a second-hand Harmonium.—Apply by letter to "Har monium," this office. WANTED, a good General Servant for a small family. — Apply Mrs Henry Lewis, Symonds-street. W" ANTED: -KNOWN, that Garrett Bkos. are now offering to the public 10 trunks and cases of English Boots, also a large overstock of their own manufacture, under cost price, to make room for further shipments. N.B.—The public will do well by giving an early call.— Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Warehouse, Wakeiield-sireet, Auckland. \XTANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large V v Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mi" Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. A_^TED~K_^OWN~SiJit the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine A&eney is KKJIOVEI) higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by the Original inventor of the Sewing Machine (Elias Howe, jun.), huve never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to ail machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. ■ ijDSTANTED, Subscribers to Magazines T T to know that they can have the numbers ' Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done iii best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Kuler and Account Book Manu facturer,' next doqi- to the EVENING Star Office, AVyiidham-street. ~\STKY buy Slops when you caij have a ¥y better article, and at a lower price, at A.T&\jsl( OQQ$&&4' Uity lUothing toJ&U M,



WANTED KNOWN —SAMUEL COOMBES having a largo overstock of Alpaca, and Silk Dust Coats, will sell these goods at cost.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. __ ANTED KNOWN—Just Opened, "a" splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Trousers, well worth 18/6, but they Will be sold for 12/6, to meet the times. — SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. ILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. Tho Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in many Baking Powders. Tho local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond tho imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'a Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. WANTED KNOWN— I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. Tho goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/6.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 'M, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN that John Taylor is prepared to supply all lands of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at his Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. I AM now making up a splendid Tweed Trousers at the following prices :—ls'6, IS/U, 21/, 25/, 27/6. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk. No-flt-no-pav.—SAMUBL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart. 92, Queen-street. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clotlies Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired : Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellesley strect East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended. ANTED Known, that p. Gouhe is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus lom-house-street. WANTED Known, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. WANTED Known, that MONTAGUE'S Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is now OPEN, where the Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respectfully solicited. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed lias Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. (Id. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. .lONICS, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Iliding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silvp.r Mounted, nnd Di'H.v Harness. 'VaTANT XI), the Public to know where v 7 tlicy can spend their money to the best advantage i.s at Garrell Bros. Great Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will last only 11, days. As this is a genuine sale and un pud', the Goods will i>e sold at an enormous sacrifice. — Garrcttßros,, Dublin Boot Warehouse, Wakefiold - street, Auckland. QCOItIA LAND.—Wanted, four-roomed IO Cottage, on scoria land, within throe miles of town, end of this month.—Box 7l>, Post-office. A U'KLAiND RACING ~CLU K Tenders required for making Training Gallop and Repairing Course. Specifications to lie seen ai my otlice. Tenders to close on WED NESDAY* at 12 o'clock. VVM. PERCIVAL, .Secretary A.R.C. 1" HEREBY give noticu that I. will not be JL Responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife after this date, .lames O'Brien.—Novem ber 13, 1876. rjjno MASONS.—An improver is desirous J of finishing his time.—Apply by letter to 8.G., at this office. LOST, on Sunday afternoon, between the Scotch Church and Paniell, a Paisley Shawl.—Finder will receive ss. reward on return ing same to All Nations Bakery, I 'arnell. IN THE ESTATE ()V .THE LATE JOHN SOAK. All persons having Claims against, the above Estate are requested to forward them, and all persons indebted to the Estate are desired to pay their debts immediately to LUSK AND BE ALE, Solicitors for the next of kin. MTjlO LET, in Grafton Road, a cimi -1 Portable House, containing G rooms, and commanding a splendid view of tho harbour. -Auply to Mr. J. Anderson, Grafton Road. _ Mrjno LET, a six-roomed House.— I Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. MnSHO LET, in fSliechau-street, Pon _S_ sonby, a nice Cottage, with a never failing well of water. —Apply to Mr. Lally, Ponsonby. TJIOR SALE, a Lathe, U in., centre box, JJ face plate, slide, rest, and a Few tools. — 11. M. Heighten, London Forge, Pitt-street. TO CARTERS.—For Private Hale, Two Staunch Horses and Dray, in consequence of death of owner.—Apply to Mr. C. Wood, Panic 11. __ UNITED 011 DE It OFF It EE TEMPLARS. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who have volun teered to assist at the Free Templar's ICntertain mciit on Monday evening next, the 20th instant, to be held in the Christian Meeting House, Cook-street, are requested to meet for Rehearsal on To-morrow (Wednesday), at 7.30 o'clock p.m., in the Young Men's Rooms, Wellcsley-strcet. G. WARBURTON, W.P. JAMES COX, W. Sec. a T R A"W BERRIES! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM I SWINGS AND CROQUET FOR THE USE OF VISITORS AT "Y!y ILL O W fiEOVE, DEVONPORT, North Shore. R. ALT S"O N, 1' Ro P n ietoe, SUPERIOR BOARD AND RESIDENCE for a Married Gentleman and Lady, or three or four Single Gentlemen.—For address apply at this oflice. W ifti t ■*3gks %g|# /\ /CORINTHIAN LODGE, E.G. The INAUGURATION CEREMONY of the Cor'ntbian Lodge at the Thames will take place on THURSDAY next, Kith instant, at high twelve. Arrangements have been made with Messrs. Holmes Bros, to issue Return Tickets at 10s. on production of Banquet Ticket. Tickets for the- Banquet (10s. Gd.) can be ob tained from Bro. M. S. Leers, Insurance Build ings, or Bro. H. E. Wade. F. 11. G. WOODWARD, Acting Secretary. Thames. November 8,1870. 10. G.T. — EXCELSIOR LODGE, No. a Id, SHERIDAN-STREET. The Third Anniversary of this Lodge will bj celebrated by a Tea and Entertainment on WEDNESDAY, lath instant. The chair will be taken by W.D.D. Goklie. Tea on tho table at 6.30 sharp. Entertainment commence at eight. Tickets, Gentlemen, Is. jJd.; Ladies, Is. Admis sion to Entertainment, 6d. ipROCKERY! CROCKERY! I \.J Crockery i China, Glassware, Earthen- I ware. Toilet Glasses, HoJloware, &c., selling al 1 Greatly Reduced Priced, for one month, to make room tor a different line of g0.0c18.--W, Wolds 1 i,¥94Ui CUeay Qi'Qckory Shop, i^ Yietor&'Strpeti



FORMATION OF HOWE AND BERESFORD-STREETS. Town Clerk's Office. November 7,1876. The City Council will receive Separate Tenders until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the loth inst,, for the Construction of Howe and Beresford streets, in accordance with plans, specifications, and terms, to be viewed at the Office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. nHENDERS .ire requested for the erection JL of a School-house and Teacher's Residence on the Arapohuo Block. Plans and specifications may be seen at the residence of Mr. Win. Clark, Whakahara. Tenders will tie received by the School Committee, at Whakaliara, on Saturday, 25th November, at 1 o'clock. F. BRADLEY, Chairman of School Committee. Knderby, November 6, 1876. mo C O N T It A C T O B. S. Tenders will be received until noon of the 18th instant for Alterations and sundry works at the Mart of Messrs. B. Tonks & Carr, Queen-street. R. KEALS & SOX, Architects. LTERAI'ION^TvrsfAND'PIPES. Town Clerk's Office, November 7,157 G. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, loth instant, for Alterations to Street Stand Pipes, in accordance with specifications to be seeu at the office of Mr. W. Errington, Engineer, Queen-street. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. m ci b v I l d c it s. TENDERS will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 18th of November, for the Erection of a Large Building at Napier, for James Watt, Esq. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. m O BUILDER S. Tenders ar-e required for the Erection of a large Dwelling House at Remuera. Plans, specifications, etc., may be seen at my office, Shortland-street, until Saturday, December 2, when the Tenders are to be delivered at 2 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, « Architect. rjn~TT r 7v T n t c r s" Tenders will be received until noon ol'fithc Kith inst., for Painting and Papering two Shops and Premises in Queen-street. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. TO MERC! I ANTS AN I) COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS. I). HAMILTON, MAN UFACT U RING CONFECTIONER, (jutsen -street, Auckland. I).] I. begs to inform Merchants and Country Storekeepers that they can obtain from his NEW KSTAiti.isiiMENT the BEST GOODS IN THE TRADE, at Hie LOWEST I'OSSIHLE pricks. I). HAMILTON, WHOLESALE CON FKCTIONER, Opposite the Market. iMOI'KT ZEA L A NT)I A, No. 4741, V^ A.0.X., A.D. „ £s>r-.. The usual Fortnightly Mcci ing -':i*" y ■S*i=^*&s * of the aboso Court will be held ?'£:'\ t\ -rE&h '" ln(' Court-room, Y. M. C. A. ii&'&ts&rfß*' Itooms, Wcllosloy -street, TO {■F^'CIW^A MO If If O W (WEDNESDAY) Xg&ih^pi^mri EVENING, at 8 o'clock. /■Vj^.'iv-Vftf.Wvt I Candidates for Initiation are V I (nsKyßy]w>Bl requested to be in attendance W&WRQw&J at!) o'cioek. Members of other Courts arc invited to attend. W. .). WRTGHT, C.R. FRED. CHRISTMAS, Sec. AUCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL U NION INDUS T RIAL EXHIBITION. AT THE VOLUN TEE It D R ILL-SHED, OPEN THIS DAY, from 2 to 5 o'clock, and G to 10 o'clock. Admission: Adults, Is.; Children, Gd. fiwav <T<UTTER 'V IN CE NT. sss.:&s?x \ / —— #3fe§e*3SK FOR SALE, the well - known KMx£j&3P*^ fast sailing trading Cutter 'VIN aSiMh ■■v.mBM CENT,' 20 tons register. Has good carrying capacity on light draught of water. Is in first-class order, and unusually well found. For particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. AIK AT 0 STE A M VI NAVIGATION AND COAL "■sssa^e? MlNlNG COMPANY (LIMITED). "n otic c. The Steamer QUICKSTEP being laid up for repairs, will not leave Mercer for Cambridge to morrow, 15th instant. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, 11th November, 187 G. «*£&?& WOT ICE TO ENGINEERS Jgfe-1^ AND SHIPBUILDERS. Tenders for REPAIRS to the s.s. PRETTY JANE are requested to be sent to the office of M. T. Clayton, where all Specifications can be seen, not later than noon of THURSDAY next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CHEAP TO LACK CJILKS^ JL> k5 CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF KM- B L A C X SILKS,"®* IX ALL THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home 'Markets, the PitiCES of this Lot of Silks will be found at least3s per cent, below their present value. They arc Marked at Loaver Pkices than eveu sold for at the very lowest state of the SILK Market I Also, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/6. Just Opened : CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISCHUS, &c. S3T Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials are al*o a very nice assortment. To L'e Sold Cheap : A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS, QUILTS. LONG CUR TAINS. CALICOES, AND GENERAL MANCHESTER G-OODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid.; usual price, nearly double. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, Our Own Make, and Imported. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR. During the present depressed times, H.A, will at>U all Good v ai, the Luwest Prices Puasible, "* li ATKINS,



1 Home, Sweet Home!" mHEATRE ROYAL, LAST NIGHTS! LAST NIGHTS ! LAST NIGHTS! OK THE GRAND NATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT, THE MIRROR OFENGLAND! THE MIRROR OF ENGLAND ! Old Fatheb Thames, Illustrated from his Grade in Gloucestershire to maturity in London. LAST NIGHTS ! ov LAST NIGHTS ! MR. GEORGE COTTERELL and ISABELLA CARANDINI (Mks. Cotterell). English Scenery! English History! English Character Sketches ! English Songs ! English Songs ! Mr. Cottercll's Characters To-night! Lady Clara Trembleton! Watkins and Walker! New Songs and Selections To-night, by Miss Isabella Carandini. BST Note the Admission :—Dross Circle, 35.; Stalls, 25.; Pit, Is. Overture, live minutes to 8. Dress Circle Plan and Reserved Seats at Upton's. LAST AFTERNOON EXHIBITION ! SATURDAY NEXT, at 2.3o.—Prices as before. _ Mr. L. P. HUMPHREY, Proprietor. -XT E W G U 1 N E A. REV. GEORGE BROWN, Missionary from New Ireland, New Britain, and Duke of York Island, will deliver a LECTURE, descriptive of the above Islands and their inhabitants, and the Mission recently established there, at the Choral Hall, on THURSDAY, 115 th inst. Chair to be taken at half-past 7 o'clock. No charge for admission. Collection on behalf of the Mission funds. O MARINERS.—FOR SALE, cheap, an excellent CHRONOMETER.—AppIy to E. C. Carr, 129, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machine on a handsome black table, and a Lady's Saddle.—For particulars apply to Mr. Hardwick, Shortland-street. IN two years we have made up 4059 measurements. Comment is needless. — SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between JOHN MYNOTT and ALEXANDER MAO MILLAN is This Day dissolved by mutual con sent. The business will be carried on by John Mynott as formerly. ALEX. MACMILLAN. JOHN MYNOTT. Dornwell's Buildings. IN the matter of " The Debtor's and Creditor's Act, 1876," and in the matter ot! Jonathan Mumpokd, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Boot maker, a Bankrupt. This is to give notice that I, the abovenamed Jonathan Mumi'ord, have this day filed in the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Nqrthcm Dis trict, a declaration in writing, signed by me, that I am unable to meet my engagements with my Creditors: and that the Registrar of the said Court hath appointed MONDAY, the twentieth day of November instant, at 12 o'clock noon, at the Supreme Court Buildings, in Auck land aforesaid, as the time and place" for holding the First Meeting of my Creditors. Dated this lith day of November, 187(5 JONATHAN MUMFORD. Rises ani> Tyler, Solicitors. JJACKMAN'S First-class BOAltD » ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wcllesley-strcct, Auckland, New Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every conven ience for families, and especially clerks or single gentlemen. The Boarding Establishment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, £1 Is. For the last 17 years in the above business. T>~> R T it AI T P A INTI NG. Mr. LTNDAUETI r bogs to notify that, as he intends removing from Auckland at an early date, he requests that those who want their port rails painted will call as early as possible at his Studio, at. Mr. Westpfahl's, Queen-street. CARRIER PIGEONS FOR SALE, from 15s. to £3 per pair.—Apply at the Stab Ollice. __^ ■VT E W CASTLE COAL IX AT ONUHUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Whnrf. OnflhiTTicn- THURSDAY, NOV_M__ii 16. FURNITURE, ETC.,- RISING SUN HOTEL, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr Morrison to sell by auction at the Rising Sun Hotel, Karangahape Road, on Thursday next, at 12 noon, The Whole of the Household Furniture, Beds and Bedding, Cooking and Kitchen Utensils, Stock, Fittings, &c, &c. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16. H O UgS E IT OL D F U R N I T UR E, DRAKE-STREET. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Mrs. Gcddis to sell by auction, at her residence, Drake-street, next Empire Hotel, on Thursday next, at 11 a.m. sharp, A SMALL LOT of really good English-made FURNITURE, consisting of Mahogany Couch and Six Chairs in hair cloth ~ Centre Table ~ Cheftbnnier ,_, Chest Drawers ,'," Toilet and Washstand Iron Bedstead, Palliass, and Hair Mattrass Kitchen Utensils, &c, <K;c. TO-MORROW. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES IN FENTON'S ESTATE. THE subscriber will sell at the Corner Mart, To-morrow (Wednesday), at Eleven o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THE GROCERY STOCK. Removed for Convenience of Sale from Fenton's Market Grocery Store. Terms: —Cash. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. ~^ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GRAFTON ROAD. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from ti Gentleman leaving the colony to. sell by auction, at his residence, Graf ton Road, near Savvkin's Grocery, on Wednesday next, the 15th instant, at 11 a.m., The Whole of the Household Furniture, Centre Table, Pier Glass, Sewing Machine, Chemonier, Couch, Chairs, Chest of Drawers, Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Flax and Hair Mattrasses, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Cooking and Kitchen Utensils, Crockery, Glassware, &c. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. TXOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND JLJL EFFECTS (New and Second-hand), a Superior Rimu Half Tester Bedstead, Hair Mattrass, Palliasses. Flax Mattrasses, Lounga in Velvet Cover, Hearth-rug, American stoves, Kitchen Range, Scales, Lamps, Books, Boots, I'ancy Goods, Combs, Albums, Revolver and Cade, Rifle, Small Galvanized Iron Tanks, averv Superior Gent's Gold Watch, Gold Watch and Chain, Plated Goods, &c. Furniture Department. R. AE.TH U i.%, Auctioneer, B. TONKS R, C. CARK WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15. TWO ALLOTMENTS, SYMONDS STREET. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE been instructed by Mr. C. F, .JLJL Partington, to sell on Wednesday, at IS o'clock noon, 2 ALLOTMENTS adjoining the WINDMILL 1 commanding a most charming view, am situated in t\ most healtuly part of tin city,



MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20. 200 ACRES, WHAKATANE. Known as the Late Lieut. Ross's Selection. THE subscribers under instructions from the Heir-at-law, will soil by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, November 20th, at 12 o'clock, Allotments 29, 30, 31, and 34, Parish of Wai mana, County of Opotiki, being lands granted to Lieut. Ross, Ist Waikatos, containing 200 acres, having an extensive frontage to the Whakatane River, and situated a short diftanee from the pro perty of P. COMISKY, Esq. Title: Under Lund Transfer Act. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. CITY MAR T. NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c, &C, &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Wednesday next, at Eleven o'clock, "WHITE CALICOS, Horrocks Long Cloth, Croydon Sheetings, Drills, Grey Calicos, Sheetings, Cotton and Linen Tickings, Toilet and Marseilles Quilts, Honeycomb and Turkish Towels, Light Fancy Prints, Black Lustres, Fancy Dress Materials, Japanese Silks, Poplins, Grenadines, Cor sets, Underclothing. Costumes, Men's Cot ton and Merino Hosiery, Belts, Braces, Ties, Sunshades, Umbrellas. Men's Mole and Tweed Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, Boys' and Youths' Clothing, Sec. Special attention of the Trade is directed to the above list, as the lines to be offered are for absolute sale. Terms Liberal. THURSDAY, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. A MARBLE CORDIAL FOUNTAIN, 6 Silver-plated Taps A Marble Cordial ditto ditto 3 Copper Cylinders 2 Ice-Cream Freezers, in baskets 2 Ice-Cream Freezers, worked by cog-wheels in tubs 2 Ice-Cream Freezers, in buckets Large Pestle and Movter, Umbrella Stand 1 Corking Machine, Cyphon Filler A lot of Glass Cyphons. Furniture Department. R. ARTH UR, Auctioneer. ™WEDNESDAY. N OVEMBER" 15] A £>£$ PACKAGES of the following _toV> goods: ---30 cases Preserved Tin Meat 220 packages Vestas, Prunes, Carriage. Candles, Blue, Tapioca, Hcd Her rings, Oysters, Wrapping Paper, Bags, T.D. Pipes 100 cases nines 5-Stav Brandy 100 cases Exshavv's Brandy (i cases Fancy C.mfeclionery.Bonbons, Cosaques, &c. 50 cases Seckoack's Champagne, quarts 50 .. „ „ pints 45 ~ Creme de Bouzy „ jiints 25 „ ~ ~ quarts 100 „ St. Julian Claret, red capsuls, quarts. 58 „ ditto ditto ditto, pints. E. & 11. ISAACS have received instructions to sell by public auction at t heir Store, Fort street, on Wednesday next, November 15, at 11 o'clock. JBIJ packages of the above Goods. E. H. I S A ACS Auctioneers. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER" 14. JUNCTION YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Junction Yards, on Tuesday next, at 1 o'clock, GO very Choice Fat Cattle 30 head Well-bred Store Cattle, from 1 Mahuran'gi 12 Good Dairy Cows 30 Calves and Yearlings Veal Calves, &c. 130 Choice Fat Wethers, ex On ward, from Waitara Store Sheep Fat and Store Pigs, &c. At l O'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN.' _______ CARR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15. ■'EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, PONSONBY. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Wed nesday, loth instant, at 12 o'clock, Comfortable Family House, containing eight good rooms, all lined, papered, and well-finished throughout; water laid on to kitchen; conser-' vatory and verandah; situated in Lincoln-street, on Allotment 66 x 100, lately occupied by Hon. Mr. Pery. For absolute Sale. THURSDAY, NOON. CLEARING-OUT SALE, SEWING MACHINES, &c. MHAND - SEWING MACHINES. Dolly Varden 5 Manufacturing ditto, Simpson's 1 Hand or Treadle ditto, Little YVanzer 6 Good Treadle ditto, various Lot of Machine Frames, Wheels, Treadles, Needles Lot of Papcrhangings, Cornices, Beading, &c., &c, &c. Terms—Cash. R. ARTHU R, Auctioneer. SATURDAY.'NOVEMBERIs. ' PAPAKURA CATTLE SALE. AT the urgent request of many settlers, the undersigned will, for the Spring Months, hold Sales at their Papakura Yards, on the First Wednesday and Third Saturday in each Month, commencing Saturday, November 18, for about .1 200 head Fat and Store Cattle Dairy Cows, Sheep, Horses, &c. At half-past 12 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDNESDAY," NOVEMBER"!.! THE DRU R V YARDS. THE Regular Monthly Sale will take place on Wednesday, November 15, For Sale, a Mixed Herd of about 200 HEAD Bi. (Jltiii (jj\. i. ILE. _. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17. R E MUE R A YAR DS. FOR SALE, at the Remuenx Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock I'dii head. Fat Caltlu ; iiUO Fat Sheep and, Lambs Dairy Cows, Galtle . ' bat ana ure Piyg, : ALVJ£_D BUCKLAND, ' j " TK.UE,SDAY,~"NOVEiUiiKE liT ! j'pRESJEiIVED MEATS! BISCUITS ; 1 SBII^i STOltEtf, XX OKAIU. ! rgIHE Subscribers will f*oll at the Mart. -! JL I'oi-t-strcet, on Thunxtay next, ifrh inst.i ; ill II o'ciock, 22 cases Preserved Meat a do do do 2 casks Suet 18 bags Biscuit i . ?sSSff2 yyrm Fniil >- aiK)iU m^< j n cases UVi;ons : J c«§o Condensed Eggs. I \ SAMUEL. COCHRANg & SOW,