Hand Surveyor to the Board, stating rate to * be paid per diem." This was carried. <y..-Mr Boylan suggested that the surveyor *rmld be a handy person. (Laughter.)' .iIE AUCKLAND BEACH ROAD GRANT ACT.

Mr. Tole moved, " That for the purpose of bringing into operation the Auckland Beach Koad Grant Act 1876, this Board do (by virtue of sec. 6 of that act) declare their assent thereto by a declaration to that effect under their common seal deposited in the office of the Register of Deeds in the City of Auckland, the cost attending the prepara tion, and deposit of such declaration to be defrayed by the Government." Mr Tole brought forward his motion in an indirect, way, by moving with Mr Kiss ling that the minutes of the Endowment Committee, which embodied a similar ro solution, be confirmed. Carried.

"OUR BOYS."

This deservedly popular comedy continues to attract large and intelligent audiences at the Theatre Royal. The "Boys" wore greeted on their re-appearance last evening, as well as the two auxious, seemingly hard parents of the boys, who at. first are determined to lot their boys sow their wild oats, and starve upon them, but at. length the old aristocrat gives way. like the frosts of winter before the genial influences of spring, and the retired butterman melts into soft

"Dosset." The acting throughout, especially that of Mr. Lingard, and Miss Alice Dunning, was greatly admired. "Peter White," and in "Italian Opera," terminated a capital evening's amusement. The programme will be repeated this evening.

WARD'S CONCERT.

The concert last evening' in the Lorne-strcet Hall was largely attended, and the long- pro gramme, consisting of fun, frolic, comedy, song, dance, music, and farce, was gone through in a manner and style which gave ample satisfac tion to all present. The concert was for the benefit of widow Moran and her fatherless children, and was patronised by the representa tives of land and ocean, and of the various Auckland societies. The programme was in three parts. The Hibernian Band performed an overture and operatic select ion. The Orari Min strels performed the opening chorus. Sentimen tal songs were sung by Messrs Kastwoocl, Kern, Libbey, Johnson, Hays, Markham, and 0. Hill. Comic songs were given by Messrs. Ekins and Dean. The song and dance by Mutt im Bros, was encored, and Messrs. Hoggard and Heigh ten gave a double clog dance in good style. Messrs. Bertie and Rice were successful in their double songanddance " She's so Sweet." Messrs Chapman and Sceats gavo their famous dia logue song " Upper Ten and Lower Five." Mr Brown recited "The Maniac" in character. " The Ghost in the Wyndham-stroet Peawuskop" was very laughable, and was admirably sus tained by Messrs. Doran, Ward, and Coleman. The character of Adam Heavy was a good make up by Mr Doran, and the following scene not bad—White, presenting a field glass to the shop man :—

Here Mr Heavy, here's a fine field glass,

Ten shillings on it, I'm hard up, alas ! Or wotildnot pawn it.

Adam : (brushingup his wig), Hero, here, this way Joe ;

Where did you get this field glass, I must know.

White

I brought it, sir, from Hamburgh, and I gave Four pounds for it, and now ten bob I crave. Adam:

Four pounds ! four pounds ! Joe White must be a fool,

And should have learnt wit in a higher school. The pawnbroker at last lends eight shillings upon the glass, which was imported from Custom House-street, and subsequently Detec tive Grace throw 3 a lime-light reflection upon the scene, and discloses the true story of the glass, as told in our police report of last evening. The entertainment concluded with a quadrille party, which was kept up with spirit until four o'clock this morning.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

The first meeting of the new Waste Lands Board, for the Provincial District of Auck land, was held at the Provincial Govern ment Offices, at 2.30 o'clock this day. Present :—Messrs Dr J. L.. 5 Campbell, Tonks, Moat, J. C. Firth, Mays, T. Waters, secretary : Mr D. A. Tole in the chair. The Chairman said before proceeding to business, lie would make a statement regard ing the waste lands in the provincial district of Auckland, which was as follows : STATEMENT OF LANDS. The total area of the Waste Lands of the Crown in the Auckland Provincial Land District was estimated at 1,217,500 acres, of this 72(5,900 acres consisted of what have hitherto been known and designated as ordinary Provincial Lands, the Balance, 400,571 acres, being composed of lands acquired arid .transferred to Provincial ad ministration under the provisions of the Immigration and Public Works Act. Of the former an area amounts to nearly 340,570 acres has been examined and classi fied with the following result: viz., Ist class 15,740, 2nd class 36,056, 3rd class 289,074 acres, of the latter an area of about 107,554 acres has been inspected and classed thus : Ist class 2699, 2nd class 9174, 3rd class 95,681. The total area therefore subjected to the process of classification up to the present date is 424 424 acres disclosing the following result :—lst class 18,439 ; 2nd, 45,220; 3rd, 384,755. There thus still remains to be classified as a preparatory step to its being rendered available for sale and selections, an area of 769,076 acres, made up as f0110w5:—356,059 acres ordinary provincial lands, and 383,017 acres purchased under the Im migration and Public Works Act. In the latter area are comprised several recent additions of large tracts of land in the Ilokianga district, which are reported to be of excellent quality, and in this and other respects, to offer many inducements and facilities for settlement.

LANDS OrENTFOR SALE,

The area actually available for sale on the 31st October last was 16,417 acres.

SPECIAL SETTLEMENT LANDS. The area opened of first and second class lands offered for selection under the special settlement provisions of the Auckland Waste Lands Act, 1874, amounts to 5,750 acres. ' Advantage of this system has been taken to the extent of 2,430 acres, tlio selectors being 15 in number, and representing in all 57 persons, 1 his method of dealing with lauds is still con tinued in force by " The Waste Lands Ad ministration Act" of last session.

HOMESTEAD LANDS. The area of ordinary Provincial lands thrown open for selection under what is known as the Homestead System is 6/,300 acres. Of this area the actual acreage selected to date is 6,700 acres, and is re presented by 45 selectors, the number of whose households number in the aggregate 151 persons. The system also is continued in force by the Act previously referred to. AGRICULTURAL LEASES. _ Within the Ohinemuri Block which con tains 132.175 acres and is held by Govern ment under lease for such term as the Governor his successors and assigns shall require to use the same for gold or other ordinary purposes, an area of 2734 acres has at the latest date to which reports have reached this office, been taken up, and surveyed, and is now in occupation. This area is represented by 55 persons, to whom tree areas of 50 acres each, leases, have been issued. Those selections have been made under regulations specially framed, and, I believe, still in force in con nection with this block. PASTORAL LEASES. Depasturing leases, to the number of 15, have Wi granted for an area of land com- Sin" 115,390 atres. The annual rental Sue from these is £1 2 7s 10jl The land thus dealt with is for the mest pa.t of inferior quality and remotely situated. ~fc*erv such lease is issued subject to the at any time on the part of - tire Govermeut to determine the same. FORFEITED LEASES. Of lands taken up under " The Auckland Waste Lands Act, 1858," and subsequent Acts, there is found to be forfeited to the Government, by reason of the 101 - fulfilment of the conditions under wnicn the same was selected, an area ot 47.000 acres This area comprises for the most part selections made fiom time to $m W authority of

land orders issued in conformity with the provisions of the Acts already quoted, many of them are favourably situated, and contain land of very fair quality. Before being offered for sale, however, it will be necessary in some cases that their boun daries should be re-defined. VOLUNTEER REMISSION CERTIFICATES. The money value of the Volunteer Re mission Certificates issued and unexercised at this date is £17,094. Estimated, there fore, at the present price of land this sum represents an area of 22,792 acres of first class, or 34,188 acres of second class land. It should here be stated that the Volunteer Land Act, 1865, and its amended Acts are now repealed, so that except in respect of Volunteers who on the Ist November inst., shall have completed a term of three or more years' service, further claims under this head will not arise. APPLICATIONS FOR LANDS TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE. Applications have been received for lands to be offered for sale. They are chiefly for rural lands, and for areas varying in extent from 40 to 50 acres. A survey of these lands will in many instances be required before the request of applicants can be com plied with. The Chairman said that the Board might also expect to receive additions from con fiscated lands, and under the Immigration Public Works Act. The transfer of con fiscated lands would have to be proclaimed before they could be handed over. VOLUNTEER SELECTION AT THAMES. Mr Tonks handed in a note from Mr Carpenter wishing to be informed whether or not Volunteers would be allowed to select under their scrip at the Thames. The (Secretary was instructed to reply that the Board could not give such permission at present. MR BROOMHALL'S APPLICATION. A letter was read from Mr Broomhall, requesting to be aliowed to select 45,700 acres of land in the Te Aroha, Hautapu, and Hurongameriroro blocks. The object stated was to reclaim and to bring into cultivation land suitabls for farms, and to seek purchasers of land in the United Kingdom, principally amongst total abstainers but not limiting it to them. They proposed to lay out a township at a convenient crossing of the Thames and to call it Whit worth, to make educational and other endowments. They did not require credit, they would agree to the Crown's right over gold, but not to coal, iron, Sec.

They would engage that the province of Auckland should be the seat of the enterprise, and to select the balance of the 100,000 acres required in the province. Mr Brooinhall stated that he proposed to submit the matter for the approval of Mr Fox, whom he would meet shortly in AVTel- lington.

Mr Firth asked if the 45,000 acres would absorb all the available land at the Thames and lease none open for miners to settle upon.

The Chairman said he believed it would absorb all the land at present available. A motion was carried, instructing the Secretary to reply that until the Board was in possession of details, as to the negotia tions now in progress, and land likely to be placed at_.the..disposal of the Board, they could not grant permission.

HOMESTEAD REGULATIONS,

Those pro visions in operation were adopted with a few technicai amendments.

A letter was read from Mr John McLcod applying for a lease of the Mount Hobson reserve, for the purpose of establishing works for concrete.

It was agreed that Mr. McLcod be allowed to take 20 tons of ash for experi mental purposes.

LANDS TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE.

The Chairman asked the Board to sanction a schedule of lands comprising 19,000 acres in the Mongoimi, Wangarei, and Hay of Islands district, to be offered, for sale by auction!

On Uie motion of Mr. Tonks .sanction was j' given. j

MR. PIUTCIIARb'S APPLICATION

With reference to an application by Mr. Pritchard for 62,000 acres, a resolution was passed that the application was not suffi ciently explicit, but the Board would be^ happy to entertain any tangible otter. The opinion of the Board was decidedly in favour of not giving land under the upset

price

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE NEW COUNTY.

An influentially attended meeting-,, convened by Mr. Rowe, was held at the Governor Bowen last night, to consider questions of amalgama ting the borough witli the county, chiefly ( with the view of establishing con certed action in maintaining the operations of the big pumps A committee was appointed. They confer with. Borough Council this afternoon, with the Road Boards to-morrow, and subsequently appoint delegates to interview Mr. Whitaker.

MR WHITAKER TO BE INSTALLED P.G.M. OF THE SCOTCH CONSTI-

TUTION. Mr Whitaker is to be affiliated in Lodge Sir Walter Scott to-night, preparatory to being installed P.G.M. of the Scotch Con stitution of Masonry. A banquet will celebrate the event.

Castings for the Waiokaraka pumps were taken out of the sand and placed in the lathe this morning. Everything is satis factory, and the pumps will be started again on Thursday. The hands have been reduced in the Waitckauri Company's mine. The retort ing takes place next week.

COROMANDEL, this day. LATEST MINING.

The Union Beach got 201bs of specimens yesterday, which makes 262 lbs m hand, and more are expected to-night. The Royal Oak reported a parcel of good stone yesterday evening. _ • Kapanga.—The machinery for lifting the water from the winze is nearly com pleted. . Golden Point.—Some good stone was got out to-day from this mine.

TAURANGA, this day.

THE KAIMAI PROSPECTORS. Hori N agate, Enaka, and their men returned to town yesterday, the Pirirakaus having sent in word that all obstruction A complimentary dinner will be given to-nMit to the Ngaitirangi chiefs, lhere are some thirty prospectors in the ranges. NAPIER, this day. _ Mr Ormond leaves for Wellington this week or early next week, to relieve Sir Donald McLean of the office of Native Minister. It is said he purposes to sweep away the Land Purchase Department, and divide the island into four native districts, one lying north of Auckland, the next in cluding the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Thames. Another comprising Hawke s Bay Wairarapa, and East Coast, and a fourth Taranaki and the West Coast. In each a native officer is to reside, responsible directly to the Minister. All subordinates to communicate with the Minister, through them exclusively. As the supervision of these officers might not fully occupy the time of the Native Minister, it is suggested that the title of the portfolio be more seneral, perhaps Minister of the Interior. r KoWw and Bent open here on Th.virsd.ivy,

[PRESS TELEGRAM AGENCY],

INVERCARGILL, this clay. THE SALMON OVA.

> The Curator of the Southland Acclimatisa tion Society rßj>orts that a shipment of Californian ova transmitted here turned out a thorough success. At least twenty thousfind ova have been hatched success fully, and the young fish look remarkably well.

WELLINGTON, this day. KOHLER AND BENT.

His Excellency the Governor Lady Nor manby and Suite, attended the farewell performance of Messrs Kohler and Bent last night, which is the end of a very successful season.

DUNEDIN, this clay. EMMETT.

J. L. Emmett opened in Fritz last night to a crowded house. He met an enthusi astic reception.

The Hon. C C. Bowen is here in con nection with the business of his department. He leaves for Southland to-morrow.

A German society is in course of formation.

ALEXANDRA, this day. R.M. COURT.

The H,M. Court was held here to-day, when the following cases were heard: Tamihaim, native, stealing a coat, shirt, etc.. the property of I. Woods. He pleaded guilty, and got two weeks. Pierce v. Grant, having a bull illegally at large was dismissed, the prosecutor not pro ducing the Government. Gazette. Dull'us v. Grant, adjourned last Court day, was non-suited with costa. Innis v. Finch, claim £17, value of portmanteau left in charge, was non-suited wi h costs. Mr. Whitakcr appeared for defendant. H. Twines v. Simpson, claim wages £7, Air. Whitakcr for plaintiff. Judgment for £612s and costs.

RUSSELL, this day.

Arrivals: The whaling barque, Gazelle, Capt. Mosher, with 80 barrels sperm oil. Since leaving herein May last no sperm whales have been seen by her. Sailed :—lona, from Auckland, Janet, Onward, and Ruby, A Maori named Sydeny has received a month's imprisonment for stealing 2 bottles claret.

The Kaimai Quartz No Gold.

Tun: parcel of quartz from Tauranga dis trict, brought up by Mr Warbrick, was tested at the Bank of New Zealand to-day, and found non-auriferous. This result is disappointing, but does not debar expecta tion that a rich gold mining country may yet be discovered in the Kaimai ranges'. We can only hope that the next parcel sent up will give better results. Mr. Warbrick may draw some consolation fiom the reflection, that he has proved the existence of quartz, though of a hungry char acter. If the stone had yielded soz.s to the ton, the great majority of downy mining men would have said it was all Kai-mi-eye. In other words, that the specimens were got in some less distant locality.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 38, 1876,



» IXTANTED, two good Broad Axemen and good Timber Makers.—Apply to P. & I. McLEOD, Helens villc. ANTELV a first-class Carpenter.— Apply this evening to It. Warnock, Cook-street. WANTED, by a thorough business Man, to represent a Store or any place of trust, having- had twelve years experience a3 traveller.—Address V. W. /.. thia oitu-c. W~~ AJNTJiD, a Situation as Assistant Milliner and Saleswoman. — Address A.C., " Herald" OfHco. WANTED, a young person as House maid, and to assist in the Bar.—Apply > at (he. Commercial Hotel, tjhortland-strcet. WANTED, to be Let or Sold, that Splendid Freehold Property, with j1 Dwelling-house, containing .six room.-*, erected i thereon, all newly finished, and situate within two minutes walk of the Homucru Railway Station.--Apply on the preipises to G. Morris. WANTED, a Boy to milk and make himself generally useful.—Apply to Mr. F. D. Yonge, Oiakci Iloud, Komucra. ANTED, a good hand to work a small Aerated Water and Cordial Business in the. country.—Apply Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Victoria-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Fernandez's Railway Terminus Hotel, Short-street, Oflicial Bay. ANTED, a Boy for the milk trade, about 11.—Apply Robertson Brothers, Grocers, Upper Symonds-strcet. WANTED, a Ploughman.—Apply to R. Udy, Mount Eden. ________ WANTED, by a steady young man, a situation in a Grocery Establishment, town or country ; good reference, and two years experience.—Apply by letter to J.L., this office. ANTED, a Billiard Marker for Gis bornc.—Apply City Club Hotel. ANTED, two Draper's Assistants, and an experienced Saleswoman. —Apply by letter to Wm. Wilson, Draper, Thames. WANTED, Tenders for Carpenter's Labour in erection of a Cottage in Liverpool-street. Plans, &c, at ofiice of G. Holdsnip and Co., 2^Queen-strect. ANTED, by a Married Man, a situa tion in a Store or Warehouse; good references, and can be well recommended.— Address, 0.C., at this office. WANTED, a good Clicker, one accus tomed to factory work; also Female Apprentices as Machinists. —J. Trenwith's Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. ANTED, a respectable Lad with good address to wait at table, &c—Apply to C. Burton, Queen-street. ANTED, a Married Couple, without encumbrance, six miles from town.— Apply Clarke's Registry, High-street. ANTED Known, I have just opened a very cheap lot of Black Silk Grena dines, assorted, white stripes, in ten different patterns, to be sold at V2s. the dross of 21 yards, or 7d. per yard.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. ANTED, Purchasers for Norfolk Island Drip Stones: a perfect filter at a nominal cost; water passes through thick porous sandstone ; drips away bright and pure.—H. B. Morton. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes 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, Wellcsley street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended. "\VTANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI- V t SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. WANTED to Let, comfortably Fur nished Apartments in a genteel and central locality.—Address at this office. WANTED KNOWN that John Taylor is prepared to supply all lands of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Sec, at the lowest possible prices, at his Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. WANT E"D~K"NCTWN, that W. JAMIESON, Jux., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Best Coal axd Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every description done. An express to be had at the yard. ANTED KNOWN, that Garr^tt Bros, are now offering to the public 10 trunks and cases of English Boots, also a large overstock of their own manufacture, under cost Si-ice, to make room for further shipments. T.B. —The public will do well by giving an early call.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Warehouse, ■ Wakefield-street, Auckland. ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to ' Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street East. \ "TXTANTED Known, that Montague's V? Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the ! Dress Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is I now OPEN, where the Public of Auckland can ; obtain all the Choicest Brands or Havannah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible, prices, A visit is respectfully i solicited.,



T^T ANTED PURCHASERS for a Large Number of FLY NETS for HORSES, just arrived, ex Abernyte and other late arrivals. Price, from 10s. each. —W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Queen street. WILSON & 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 th« wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. "\IS7~ ANTED, Intending Purchasers of ¥T Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has 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. 6d. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afewbest quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Kilvp.r Mnnnl.oil. ami Dray fTarnfiss. ANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED 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.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED ~Knowii, that D. GOLDIK is prepai-ed to supply all lands of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. ANTED KNOWN—That SAMUEL COOMBES is not selling off Stock from 10 to 20 years' old, nor is he selling Bankrupt's Stock of any kind, but SAMUEL COOMBES is just opening up a splendid lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing for Spring and Summer wear. Samuel Coombes has one or two special lines he wishes brought to tho notice of the public :—IOOO Men's Trousers and Vests, 27/6, worth 10s; a large line Trousers and Vests, 18/G ; worth 27/0; 500 Men's Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid lino for working men, 15/6, worth 25/; a first-class lot of Men's Tweed Trousers at !)/fi, worth 15/ G. Call early. These are all new_goods. ■\^TANTED KNOWN—Just"Opened, a VY splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Trousers, well worth 18,'G, but they will be sold for 12/(5, to meet the times. — SAMUEL CO OAIBES, C i tyjCi othing Mart^^uecn-street. ANTED KNOWN — I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/(5. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/G.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-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. ANTED KNOWN — « AMUEL COOMBES having a large overstock of Alpaca and Silk Dust Coats, will Bell these goods at cost.—City Clothing Mart. 02. Queen-street. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Bindingdoneinbeststylc.—WlLLlAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Star Oltice, VVyndham-street. WANTED KNOWN, wo continue to make Trousers to order for los.—Phillips's Mart, Qucon-streel. rSpiiE Handsomest Trousers find Vests in JL the Province.— Phillips'sMart. JOB LOT of Alpaca, Coats, 6s. lid.; original price, Us.—Phillips's Mart., Queen- Hire t. ' ■ft./| ONEY ! MONEY "I ! MONEY !! !— J.V H iViOXIGY (Jivon Away at the Occidental Hotel TO-XICIIT. 9ji LLER SL 1 E <' EMET ER Y. jjij In compliance with Resolution passed by the gentlemen who assembled ;it lOllerslio (Jonictery on Friday, the 17th ins'ant, requesting me to summon a Meeting in Auckland of all persons interested In having a proper site selected suitable for the district, I now fix THURSDAY, the 30th instant, at 3 o'clock, on the Premises oL' Messrs. Low and Motion, for tho said Meeting, and shall feel honoured by a large attendance. (Signed), ROBERT GRAHAM. QMALL FARM FOR SALE.—A Com- IO pact Farm of 25 acres, situate in the Parish of Paktiranga, near the property of Mr. John Wallace, Flat Bush.—Samuel CochraneandSon, Land Agents, Fort-street. MT7IOR SALE, a nine-roomed House, Sj outhouses, and 11 acres in grass, Otahuhu.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Build ings. Price, £300; FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, 6G feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. FOR SALE, cheap, a small Pleasure Boat, nearly new, with sails, oars, and anchor.—Apply to W. A. Smith, Coal and Fire wood Merchant, corner of Wynelham and Ilob son-strcel.s; or G. Wright. "Herald" Odicc. mo LET, a 3-roomed Cottage in Parwell; JL rent, Cs. per week.—Apply to Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. nno LET, a small Cottage ; rent, 0"s. per I week.—Apply to Mr. Rogers, foot of Grey street. TO LET, a 4-ioomed House in Lornc street: rent low to a respectable tenant.— Apply to A. Tait, Lorne-strcet. TO LET, a three-stall and four-stall Stable.—Apply Pacific Hotel, Queen-street. MrjnO LET, House and Shop adjoin- JL ing J. C. Pelhain's Ladder' and Barrow Factory, 19, Victoria-street; rent, 10s. per week. —Apply on the premises. MFTIO LET, or FOR SALE, a newly I erected Two-story Brick Building, off Durham-street, with concrete floor, rat-proof, dray stand, well, three-stalled stable, and large cart shed. This building would make a very superior Bakery, as it is well lighted and airy; also has large chimney stoke.—For parti culars apply to Thos. Hartley, on the premises. -■'-^fo npO BE LET, on Grafton Road, fti'l Y~k -*- a Large and Convenient Family wJJLJ&im ßesidence, containing ten rooms, al ways well upplied by pump and running stream of waser.commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the ereater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing,—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 New Zea'and Insurance Buildings: or to Joseph Newman RUMMOND'S ART UNION of Oil Pain tings of New Zealand Scenery, 20 Large Pictures. Tickets to be had of Upton and Co.'s. ICED DRINKS, THISTLE HOTEL. ARRIER PIGEONS FOR SALE, from los. to £3 per pair.—Apply at the Star Office. m IMB E R . ROBERT BARTLEY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, aud others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be deb" vered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10,1876. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TO CONSUMERS OF BAY COAL, Notice is hereby given, that in consequence of the Contractor changing the Guage on the Kawakawa Railway, no Coal will bo delivered from the Mines from SATURDAY, December 2nd, to MONDAY, December 11th, both days inclusive. By r ci, nKNRy qILFILLAX, Jun., Acting-Secretary, 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, Nov. 2?, 1376,



THEAT KE ROYAL. Sole Lessee R. J. De Lias. THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT OF THE LINGARDS in OUR BOYS! and PETER WHITE! LAST NIGHT OF ITALIAN OPERA. tCST TO-MORROW—TWO NEW PIECES. "®& THEATRE ROYAL. WILL SHORTLY APPEAR, The Far-famed Original GEORGIA MINSTRELS! King Lattgh Makers ! £>t\ GENUINE NEGRO ARTISTES! »>/i &\s The Acknowledged Founders of «v Ethiopian Minstrelsy. FOUR ORIGINAL END MEN, AND THE CHAMPION SERENADE BAND! Under the Special Patronage of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. Seats can be secured six days in advance at Upton and Co.'s Music Warehouse, Queen-street. For date of opening, see bills. P. H. KIRBY, Agent. "XT EWMA RX E T HALL. J3I CALEDONIAN COMPANY TO-NIGHT (Tuesday). — Drama. Interlude, and Farce.— Select Quadrille Party after performance- Admission, 2s and Is. RIAL BY JURY.—REHEARSAL on MONDAY, at 8 p.m. NEHUNGA WESLEY AN CHURCH. ______ A Public Missionary Meeting "will be held at the above Church ou WEDNESDAY, 29thinst., at. 7.30 p.m. The Rev. G. Brown, Missionary from New Guinea, and other gentlemen, will address the meeting. IT IBERNIAN BAND. fThe MONTHLY SELECT QUAD RILLE PARTY will be given by the Shareholders of the above Band, in the Cook-street, Hall, on WEDNES DAY EVENING, the 29th. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Double Tickets, 3s 6d each, to be had from the Committee—Messrs. Hayden, Dempsey, Sulli van, Dillon, and J. P. Lonergan. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. NGLISH ELEVEN V. PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. A Meeting of Selection Committee for above Match will be held at tie Thames Hotel on THURSDAY next, 30th ir tant, at 8 p.m. A full attendance requested. Business important. It. J. YATES. F. DUFAUR. HENDERSON'S MILL ANNUAL R A C E S. A Meeting of those interested will be held at the Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill, on SATUR DAY. 2nd December, 1876, at 1 p.m. R. J. VERCOE, Secretary. GA LVANI ZE I) IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOU T ING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Welleslcy street. Plumbing Work in cA-ery Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to an5 r part of the Country. S. PARKER has ci-ectcd first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, furrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, LrcKx.sv/n Pmjmhku foti Auckland Waterworks, WELLIfiSLTCY-HTKEKT, AUCKLAND. "1 MILITARY Linen Towels JL % F\f\f at 7d each ; 250 Military Socks at 13. each, worth 2s.—W. EYRE, Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. HS( )HUMAKER'S 'BU S will leave • Remucra for Auckland at 8.30 every morning. Fare. lid. 'W. S PIIAGG & C°" GROCERS, TEA DEALERS, SEEDSMEN, AND j PROVISION MERCHANTS, Will shortly COMMENCE Business in the NEW PREMISES, CORNER OK THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. *iMfe>- AUCKLAND STEAM «jM&g&>?-jc\- PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). N O T I C E. - The Ninth Half-Yearly Mooting of Share holders in the above Company will be held at the oflicc of Mr. Tothill, Shortland-strcet, on THURSDAY, 30th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Business: To receive Half-yearly Report and Balance Sheet. W. LODDER, Manager. Auckland, 23rd November, 1576. riHEAP "DLACK Qj ILKS= CIIEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF AS-BLACK SILKS,"®* IN ALT. THE DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 per gent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Prices than ever sold for at the very lowest state of the SILK Market! 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. m" Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials are also a very nice assortment. To Be Sold Cheap : A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUR TAINS, CALICOES, AND GENERAL MANCHESTER GOODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS a t Hd. usual price, nearly double. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, Our Own Make, and Imported. I THE HEAVIEST AND BEST ASSORTEE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE ; province* CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAR, j During the present depressed times, lI,A, wil soil all Goods at tire Lowest Prices Possible, ii. aTkins.



LOST, a Brown Retreiver Pup, about four months old. —Anyone detaining the same after this notice will be prosecuted to the utmost rigour of the law.—M. Jones & Co., Queen-street. -| f\S. REWARD.—Lost, a Copy of a JL V Lease, of no use to anyone but the owner.—Apply to E. W. Morrison, Dublin-street, Newton, or at this office. S. REWARD. —Lost, between Mount St. Mary's Convent and Post-office, Spectacles in oak case.—Apply to Mr. Farcy, Dedwood Store. TO MASTERS.—A Mechanic wants em ployment at Iron or Wood Work, Mill Work, Gas Work. Plenty of tools.—Apply to H. Gray, care of Mr. Clayton, Druggist, Victoria street. TWO respectable Men can obtain com fortable Board and Residence within five minutes walk of Queen-street. Terms (includ ing washing), £1 per week.—Apply at Holland's, Grocer, Queen-street. JOHN SOPFPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30. 1876. JUST PUBLISHED, "THE ORARI WALTZES," By Sidney James. Sold for the Benefit of the Seamen's Orphan Child, supported by the Crew of the ship Orari, now in port, can be obtained at J. BROWN & SON'S, Music Warehouse, Shortland-street. .sSikfe^ XTIOR GISBORNE .^HUgg; IJ AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland for the above ports on THURSDAY, 30th instant, at i o'clock p.m., taking Cargo to Gisborne and Napier. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. TO CARPENTERS.—Wanted, Tenders for labour only to make a small addition to a building.—Apply at the Thames Store, Drake-street, on Thursday afternoon. TENDERS are invited for the Supply and Delivery of 300 Telegraph Poles (more or less), for a line of Telegraph between W ark worth and Waiwera, via the German Settle ment. Specifications and conditions of the above works may bo seen at the Telegraph Offices, Auckland and Warkworth. Tenders to bo addressed to C. Maling, Esq., Telegraph Surveyor, Telegraph Office, Auck land, and to be sent in not later than Noon of the Jlth day of December, 187 G. By order of the Telegraph Commissioners. C. LEMON, General Manager New Zealand Telegraphs. Auckland, Nov. 23,1876. CJ OU T H BRITISII FIRE AND O MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF 2JEW ZEALAND. Capital £750,000. The populai-ity of the South British among Insurers is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium Account have been:— First Year £31,032 Second Year £69,011 Third Year £95,181 iT3T Lowest Rates. Promptand liberal settle ment still specially attended to. A. BOARDMAN. Manager. STRAWBERRIES! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! SWINGS AND CROQUET FOR THE USE OF VISITORS AT T^r illow riROTE, DEVONPORT, North Shore. R. ALISON, Proprietor "XT o T I v eT yi The unsold City and Country Properties of Mr. Kirby are open for Private Sale, for a limited time, at very low prices.—Apply to B. TONKS. November 21,1876. "THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Bklle View House, Vincent street. R ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the Belle View House, Vin cent-street, on Thursday, 30th instant, at twelve o'clock noon. Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of Parlour, Dininsr-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen Furniture. B. TONKS. R. C. CARR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5. AMERICAN PIE FRUITS, CORN SOUPS, BROOMS, OARS, PAILS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, the sth December, at 11 o'clock, 80 cases American Pie Fruits, Potted Meats, Clams, Corn Grouse, Squash, &c. 38 G-ft. Oars 100 2-hoop Pails, 100 3-hoop do. 45 casks Calcined Plaster On account of whom it may concern— 18 dozen American Brooms, damaged. FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 1. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, December 1, at 11 o'clock, A Pair of Quiet Well-matched Buggy Mares, ■1 and 5 years old, got by " Derby," ALFRED BUCKLAND, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 30. COLLARD & COLLARD PIANOFORTE, MUSICAL BOXES, &C, GLASSWARE, &C, M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Thursday, 30th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, Very Superior Trichord Pianoforte, by Collard and Collard, nearly now, and cost ninety guineas, to be sold without reserve. 2 Musical Boxes, new, one 10 tunes, and one 12 tunes. 1 Silver Salver, 1 Liqueur Stand, Cut Glass "Wine Champagne and Claret Glasses, Also, 150 dozen Goblets and Tumblers " 50 cases Bright Varnish 3. set White Granite Tea and Dinner Service, Side Dishes, Mugs. Jugs, &C, £{Ci 10 barrels Tar 10 do. Coal Ttu? 10 do. Pitoli 100 do. liosini FIIIDAVj DECEMBER h" PIANOFORTE, ' HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE* FThHE subscribers Avill sell at the Mart JL Fort-street) oh Friday next, Ist December at 11 o'clock^ 1 General Household Furniture; Rosewoo< Pianoforte by Stoddart t &c. t &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON*



I THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30. TARDE SALE OF EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASS WARE, LUSTRES, VASES, &C. EX CITY OF AUCKLAND. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at their rooms. Fort-street, on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 11 o'clock, /»O PACKAGES of the ABOVE, comprising U«/ —Toilet Sets, Jugs, Bowls. Mugs, Cups and Saucers. Butter Pots, Chambers, Plates, Dishes, Tumblers, Decanters, Clarets, Wine Glasses, Champagne Glas ses, Water Bottles, Pickle Bottles, Vases, Lustres, Glass Dishes, Glass Baskets, 3 sets Glass Barrels, suitable for Publican's counters, each set contains one each written on Brandy, Kiim, and Whisky, &c^ &c, &c. WEDNESDAY, NOON. BOOTS, UPPERS, LEGGINGS, LEATHER, &O. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT.—One case of Sample Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, from a celebrated Northamption lloiisc. half-a --dozen Calfskins. Also, 130 pairs Boot Uppers, assorted Boots, assorted Kip and Cordovan Leather. Terms:—Cash. R, ART II U It, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. WOOL SALE. W TOOL SALE. THE UNDERSIGNED will hold their Second Wool Sale, at the Durham Yards, on Wednesday, December 13, at 2 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. Q H E E P I? A I R~ The undersigned will hold their FIRST SHEEP FAIR in JANUARY next, and request intending vendors to forward particulars of their Stock, that entries may be made. HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, And Following Days. IN THE ESTATE OF S. & J. R. VAILE. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. IMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE BY AUCTION, ON THE PREMISES OF S. & J. R. VAILE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been favoured with instructions from the Trustees in Messrs S. and J. R. Vaile's Estate, to sell by auction, on their Premises, commencing ou the above date, at II o'clock, and on every succeeding day till the whole is realised, THEIR STOCK, consisting of Dresses, Costumes, Jackets, Under- £ s. d. clothing, and Baby Linen .. .. 915 8 1 Millinery 382 2 11 Fancy Goods 1068 18 9 Furniture, &c 275 0 0 £2,010 8 9 Terms very liberal at sale. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. LEATHER! LEATHER ! M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday next, the 23th instant, at 12 noon, 2 bales Kip Leather, 100 sides, average Bihs. per side 5 bales Sole Leather, 110 sides. Terms :—Under £30, cash ; over that amount, approved bills at three months. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1. * THE HAYMA RXE T. FOR SALE, at the Raymarket, on Friday next, A number of Sails suitable for covering Haystacks. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1. THE HAY MARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 1, at 11 o'clock, A Combined Reaping and Mowing Machine by Picksley, Simms & Co., but little used, and in good working order, with two extra knives, and nttinga com plete. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30. REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, 120 head Well-fattod Cattle 600 Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKETT *~~~ QALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and k? HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, alfred buckland. tuesdayTldecember 5. THE HAYMARKET. SECOND WOOL SALE will be held on KJ Tuesday. December 5, for about 000 BAiSwssr lly washed All Wool must be in store on Friday Dec 1 or it will not be catalogued. ' ALFRED RUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DE"CEMBER"22riB7o\ THE HAYMARKET. HMR. ALFRED BUCKLAND AS received instructions from Messrs Hunt and Sons, to sell by public auction under Dissolution of Partnership, auct">n» banks of the Waikato River, near Tau p.iri, now m their occupation. For par ticulars apply to Mr. R. J. Hunt, on the ; sfe HUnt' N^uawahia; FRIDAY, DECEMBER l. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Hayniarke* on Fri, day, Decenfwar 1, at il o'clock, AT.FRKD ftU^KLANTK FRIDAY, DKOBMHSK l. THE U A y"k aRK nT» JPOR SALB, cm Friday next, Dec, 1, & Bllrfftlca "• * JSspres-j W0&0& :1 Tin's?* vehicles were iufi<'',> V»y }W. host 0 0 , )f ,i,, btUideVmthe. United St*iit airiiarariiHhfnaw Mid tvw from bleinisU, im>o mv* ALPKKH "IiUCKLANa