>~~ GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. ft* MASONIC BANQUET. £&. .c banquet to Mr. Whitaker, last wa; ** .'as a marked success. 120 brethren satV* .

Re the maintenance of the big pumps the committee held a conference with the repre sentatives of|the Highway Boards to-day.: With one exception they objected the joining borough in the county. A further meeting is to be held with the borough this afternoon.

Mr Whitaker is holding a meeting with the natives to-day re Ohinemuri telegraph. The Red Rose crushed 3 tons for 9ozs. lOdwts ; The Rising Star 4 tons for 13ozs. 13dwts. '

(Fkom a Correspondent),

CAMBRIDGE, this day.

CAMBRIDGE AND TAUPO.

The Unarmed Constabulary, more than forty strong, left this morning for road work. John Maori has bested us. Not a man is armed. Fear for them is in the as: cendant by many who know the treachery of the natives. Waikato is now at their mercy.

(Press Agency)

WELLINGTON, this day. A DISTINGUISHED PARTY.

Sailed: Hmemoa, for Napier; at 2 p.m. Passengers : Sir Donald McLean, Hon. Dr. Pollen, Mr J. Shcehan, M.H.R., Mr Rich mond, Mr Beetham, R.M., Mr Sealey, and some natives.

ACCIDENT NEAR MOUNT EDEN.

On Monday morning, between 8 and 9 o'clock, a lad named Robert Skclton, 8 years of age, was thrown from a horse near his father's residence, Stokes Road, Mount Eden. It is supposed that the horse must have shied, and that when the boy was down the animal, trod with one of his fore feet on the boy's left arm, as the arm was so badly fractured that the bone protruded nearly two inches through the sleeve'of the cloth jacket. A neighbour, who was stand ing near, at once picked up the boy, who was quite, sensible took him home and then went for Dr Stockwell. Dr Stockwcll attended very quickly after, and seeing how serious the injury was, kindly conveyed him in his carriage to the Provincial Hospital Avhere he received every attention. The shock, how ever, to the boys system was so great that he expired in convxilsions during the after noon of yesterday. An inquest will be held on the body to-morrow, at two o'clock p. m. at the hospital, before Dr Goldsbro'.

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

The concert given to subscribers last evening was not largely attended, nor was it, numerically speaking, so successful as usual. The first part was Mendelssohn's -12nd Psalm, a work replete with the most beautiful combinations. The first chorus was fairly given, but the dispropor tion between the tenors and basses (the former numbering four and the latter fourteen) prevented anything like a satisfactory execution of this or any other chorus throughout the programme. Miss Edgor sang the treble solos with her usual accuracy and skill, and the quintctt (in which the two bassos made their first essay) deserves a word of, commendation. The instrumentation in the. concluding chorus was exceedingly grand. The leading phrase, "Trust tliou in God," is peculiar to Mendelssohn's style, conveying a reminiscence of the opening phrase of the "Utial Chorus" in his " Elijah." The second part of the programme was Weber's Mass in G. Mrs. Mitchell sang very sweetly the soprano solos in the "Gloria"' and "Adelo," and Mrs. Glover was neAcr more successful than in her rendering of the charming (but too short) " Agnus Dei." At the conclusion of the Mass, Beethoven's magnificent " Hallelujah," from " Engedi," was sung, but the tenors and basses were slow in taking up their leads, and the performance was lacking in vigour. We have two suggestions to otter. First, that when the treble and alto chorus stand up to sing, the tenors and basses should not remain seated. Secondly, that the Society would do well to make a rule prohibiting the entry of late comers into the hall during the performance of any piece. Such a rule would prevent both performers and audience from being disturbed, and it would enable the stewards (whose courtesy and attention merit the most favourable recognition) to enjoy at least a portion of these concerts. Sigma.

AQUATICS.

The sculling handicap, in the Auckland Rowing Club, commences on Tuesday next, not to-day.

THE YACHT SECRET

We are glad to learn that our clipper yacht Secret ie about to leave on a cruise through the colony, for the purpose of taking part in the regattas shortly-to come oft" at Lyttelton, Wellington, and Nelson. The Secret will take her depar ture in about a week's time so ;is to allow of her having plenty of time for the run down the coast. She goes to Lyttelton first, where the Regatta is fixed for the Ist January. The course here is 12 miles, and the prize £75 in money, and the X. Z. Shipping Cos. Cup, value, £25. Nelson will be taken next, Avhere the fix ture in made for the 17th January, and the prize is £30, nnd Shaw, SaviU's Cup, value, £25. From a letter sent up recently it appears that a good race is likely to take place here, for the Committee expect two yachts from Wellington, one from Napier, two from Dunedin, one from Christ church, and one from Auckland, 'flic time allowance is on the R. A. Y. C. scale. Wellington Regatta is fixed for the 26th January, but what is the course and prize lias not reached us. The Secret is a smart vessel, and with any wind at all is bound to give a good account of herself. MrT. Niccol, the biTilder and part-owner, will take the trip, with Captain Lombard as sailing muster.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

Tin-: ordinary fortnightly meeting of the City Council'was held at 2.30 p.m. to-day. Present : His Worship the Mayor in the chair ; Councillors Prime, Dickson, Mase lield, Waddcl, Goldie, and Isaacs On the minutes being read, Mr Goklic said lie had understood that Messrs Branston and Forster had not officially declined their contract, but had said they would reply if the oiler were made officially. The Town Clerk said that Mr Brauston had distinctly stated thai he declined the contract.

COItBESrOXDENCE

Application from H. J. Ellis for employ ment as clerk. Name to bo placed on list. Copy of letter from Mr li. Wood, stating that Mr AHright would hsuitl over the Domain Water Supply on thoSOth hist. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Uolflic, the City Surveyor was appointed to take over the plant. PKIVATK PROFESSIONAL WORK. \ letter was read from Messrs Keals and Sons requesting the Council to appoint a committee <>f inquiry, and ollering to sub stantiate the charges if such were done. _ Councillor Isaacs did not see why inquiry should be made. Let them make a distinct charge, and then the matter would be inves tigated. , , ... Councillor Goldie thought a committee slimmM be appointed, because the Mayor, at last- meeting had said no such work should be done He would move that the letter 1,3 received, and officers of Hie Council be requested not to take private work in com petition with private professions 1 Councillor Cos-rave regretted the mannei in which the matter was deat with at a former sitting. The Council had no right to treat these gentlemen, in the way it "^Jafeominllor Isaacs regretted that the j^fTr-cs had boon repeated in that loose "councillor Waddell. would not he inclined to make such hard and fast rules as to pre vent the officers doing r g .iatiutons worn after hours. Councillor Brett said he should move as an amendment " That a committee be ap pointed to investigate the statements made in the letter." , , Councillor Dickson said he would second

' Councillor Masefield said he thought

that the enquiry sheuld not be granted till the complainants had complied with the Council's request and specified their griev ances.

Councillor Brett said he did not believe men like Mr Keals and Mr Baker would send such a letter unless they had reason. He thought it would be much worse for Mi- Anderson if the enquiry were not granted. He nominated the Mayor, Councillor Dick son, Maseiield, and the mover. On being put the amendment was lost, and the original motion carried.

THE CITY TREASURER

A letter was read from Mr. Brodie, the City Treasurer, complaining of the libelous statements which had appeared in the papers respecting the city accounts, and himself.

The Mayor had such difficulty in making out the letter that Councillor Goldie said lie thought the City officers should learn to write at least legibly. In connection with this, and alluding to the foregoing letter, a letter was read from Mr. J. P. King,, in which that gentleman specified several charges of incompetency against the City Treasurer. Mr King stated that lie assumed that the statements referred to by the city Treasurer as libellous and untruthful, wore those made by himself in a letter to the " Herald" of 21st November. Mr. King offered to give proofs of his statements, and disclaimed any malicious motives. He challenged the city _ Treasurer to reply to the following queries :—(1) Whether the annual accounts for the years 1874 and 1875, made by him, were not entirely wrong, so that the auditors found it necessary to completely ignore the accounts put forward by the city Treasurer and compile new ones themselves? (2). That, in consequence, the animal ac counts have not shewn the true balance in the city books. (3). That owing to the incorrectness and deficiency of the books, the accounts have, in some cases, had to be compiled from the personal recollections of the City Treasurer, and the information derived from sources other than the records of the dealings with the city properties and funds, which ought properly to be found in the account books of the Corporation. (4.) Whether the auditors were not com pelled to send a clerk into the City offices to put the accounts straight, owing to the in ability of the City Treasurer to do so him self, or direct how it should be done. (5.) Whether the City Treasurer has not on more than one occasion called in account ants, whom he has paid, to shew him how to perform his duties and discover errors. (6.) Whether the City books are kept by single or double entry, or rather are they not kept by no recognised sys tem at all. (7.) Whether competent accounts have not been called in to open them. 8. Whether large sums were not unaccounted for in the books, and large debts been balanced oil' by fictitious credits, without any authority ; and the market house and stone-breaking machine have no existence on the city books. "Whether large sums had been omitted, rendering the whole of the books completely wrong, and incapable of being balanced. 9. That on the Ist November, 1575, the si:m of £70,000 was in the possession of the Council without there being any account of it what ever in the ledger, and on the seme day £10,000 was due by the Council without anything in the books to shew such liability. 10. Whether accounts have not been opened in the ledger, and dated back without the authority of and prior entry in the journal to warrant such entries. Why the waterworks books, which were opened at a cost of £60 or £70, have not been kept up by the City Treasurer, but allowed to remain untouched since they left the hands of the accountant who ( was called in to open them. Mr King'also stated that he was justified in supposing that the charges against the City Treasurer had been shelved when the Council had- Learned, from competent accountants that the books were kept in a deplorable mess. Councillor Cosgrave moved, "That the letter be received and referred to the Finance Committee." Councillor Isaacs seconded.

Councillors Waddell and Masefield said the Finance Committee were in a way responsible for the errors if they existed, and tbey thought a committee should be formed, outside the Finance Committee. Councillors Goldie and Brett, said they had only recently joined the Finance Com mittee, and they disclaimed all responsi bility.

Councillor Waddell moved as an amend ment, and Councillor Dickson seconded, ''.That a special meeting of the Council be held this day week, to take into considera tion the charges brought by Mr. King against the City Treasurer, and also the City Oilicers report." Tills was carried. DYNAMITE. Mr.. James Kay wrote asking for storage for dynamite. The matter was referred for consideration.

WATERING THE STREETS,

Mr. Wilson wrote complaining that the citizens refused to pay him for watering the streets, as they said they paid water rates, and asking that the Council should allow him for the pumping. Councillor Goldie moved that the matter be referred to the Streets Committee. This having" been seconded, Councillor JJrett moved as an amendment, That the request be acceded to. He was of opinion that the ratepayers should not be troubled for any further rates. Councillor Cosgrave moved, as a further amendment, That the request be not granted. On the vote being taken, Councillor Cos grave's amendment was carried. WATERWORKS. Messrs T. and S. Morrin _ wrote, asking for an extension of time of six weeks in the water supply contract. The long voyage of the Wanlock had de layed them. Councillor Goldie moved that the request be not granted. There was no seconder. The Mayor proposed that the letter be received, and that a month's ex tension be granted. This was carried.

ME BABER. Mr Baber wrote giving notice of the ex tension of a private street. The letter was received. STREETS COMMITTEE REPORT. Mill Lane Drainage ;—Your Committee recommend the oiler of Mr. Costley be accepted, providing the additional cost^ of £25 be jointly paid, half by the Loan Co., and half by the Council. Tramways in Custom House-street : Your Committee have referred the matter to Councillors Goldie, Masefield, and the Surveyor, to arrange terms &c, with Mr. Dempsey. Jermyn-street Drainage : Your C oin mittee recommend the suggestions of the Surveyor in this matter be authorised. Sale and Anglesea-strects Formation itc.: Your Committee recommended the tenders for the formation of these streets out of loan, be at once authorised to be issued. Hobson-street : Recommended that the footpath on the vest.side, between Cook and Victoria-streets, and on the east side, between Victoria and Wellcsley-streets, be wood kerbed and channelled on the perman ent level.

Symouds-street : Recommended that tenders be called for kerbing and channel ling Symonds-street from Wollesloy-street to Karaugahape Road.

COUNTIES AND RIDINGS.

The following counties have been divided into ridings, making thirteen counties, with the eleven, the divisions of which were pub lished in the STAR on Saturday last :— Bay of Islands County.—Ridings : Russell, 1 member ; Kawakawa, 2 members ; Waimate, 4 members.

THAMES Coukty.— Ridings ; Waiotahi, 2 members; Kauaeranga, 1 member; Parawai, 1 member ; Hastings, 1 member; Ohinemuri, 2 members. The work is being pushed forward as rapidly as possible, and a very excellent map is being constructed by the draughts men, under the direction of Captain Heale.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"Ouk boys" made their parting bow, as .such, to a numerous company of listeners last evening in the Theatre Royal, and thus closed one of the most successful comedies that has been pre sented to the public of Auckland for a long time. The JLingards are among the most natural players that have appeared in this city. Mr. Lingard is irrcsistable in his solid wit aiid facial expressions as the first class butterman, who never forgets the business in which he made his fortune. The acting of Miss Dunning also, is of the first order. This popular comedy was succeeded by the comodiette, "Peter White." At the close a number of floral bouquets fell upon the stage, and in answer to lengthened applause, the Lingards appeared before the curtain and gracefully bowed I heir acknowledge ments. A complete change of programme will be made this evening, including two pieces; first—Byron's grand comedy "Sir Simon Simple," "or nol such a fool as he looks,"' in which Mr. Lingard will represent "Sir Simon," and Miss Lingard., " Felicia;" and second, " The Weavers," a very pleasing comedietta.

ANGLING ON THE WHARF.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —With the remarks of your correspon dent, Hugh Reid, on the above subject, every body of sense will agree. The logical witness who figured at the late inquest, of course, will find it hard to do so. His style of reasoning, is something like this : A man goes fishing on the wharf, and through some cause, over which he has no control, (as in the late accident), falls off and is drowned. If he had not gone on the wharf, he would not have been drowned ; if the wharf had not been there, he could not have fallen oil'; (why not petition for its removal) ; if he had not come to the colony, he could not have got on the Auckland wharf; and so on, almost ad iulinitum. The witness referred to, qnotes the descrip tion of Dr. Johnston ; " A worm at one end of the line, and a fool at the other." It seems to me, sir, Mr. Reid has got the Doctor's admirer "on a string." At which end the fool is, a disseminating public must decide.—Yours &c. , LOAFER.

An amusing chapter might be written on the eccentricities of inventors. In a recent number of the "Patent Journal" the particulars are specified, of an extraordinary contrivance, which is a combination of foot warming apparatus witli a boot. The heel of the boot is of metal, and hollow, and contains a supply of artificial fuel, the heat from which is made to pass through channels in the inner sole, a portion of which is placed upon a spring, so that the action of the foot in walking acts like a hollows, drawing in the cold air by an aperture in the heel, and driving the heated air into the boot. A modification of the apparatus cau, we arc told, be applied to horse-shoes. A little further stretch of invention on the part of the ingenious Laputan who invented it, and we might expect (says " Iron"), to sec the steam-leg and seven-league toot transferred from the region of liction to that of fuct. What engineering genius is responsible for this? The Fell locomotives imported by the Public Works Department for the Rinnituku line, arc now found to be 100 large to go through the tunnels, so that either of the tunnels will have to be enlarged, or new engines ordered of .smaller sizr.l. En oil her case delay und enormous expense will be involved.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1876,



There are 34 licensed cabs in Napier, and 10 others are about to run. We observe from oar shipping news that Hie safe and fast sailing schooner Echo lias com menced making regular trips between Onelumga and Raglan. The want oi regular communica tion with the Manukau has long been severely I'eJt br the settlers in the Raglan district, lne Echo* is just the vessel lor the trade, being a good sea boat and light as a drum. 'J.he settlers will certainly consult their own interests inship / ping by her, and requesting their correspondents I to do the same.



rrUMK TABLE.—Cottage of Content I Hotel. Eye-Openers, 1.30 a.m. NigUl I Caps, 12 p.m. Jjiilo passengers carefully i'or- ] vviirdocl homo by wheelbarrow express. MliS CO U< JHLAN. —Please calfat this _oftloe._ WANTED, two Boys.—Apply to ( r. Holdship and Co., Custom Housc-sti'cet. WANTED, ;i young Girl for housework ; good character. -Apply to-morrow, after 11 a.m., 1o MrsCramond, Barnes' cottages, Karangahape 1 ioad. WANT ED, a Machinist for the Boot Trade; also a Boy for closing.— T. P. Judkin.s, 50, Victoria-street. W~~ ANTED, Pick and Shovel Men. — Apply at Howe-street to-morrow morn ing. WANTED, a General Servant ; must be a good Cook and Laundress, —Apply to Mrs Walmsloy, .Surrey Hills Kstate, Newton WANTED, a good General Servant, washing given out —Apply Mrs. Samuel Brow? .Shortland Crescent. WA N TE D, a General Servant at Pulman's Photographic Mall, Shortlaud strect. _____ WANTED to SELL (cheap), a first-class Binocular Glass.—Apply Star oflico. WANTED, a General .Servant; nhe must be a good cook and able to wash well. —Apply Mrs. \Vynyard, Grafton Road. ANTED to Sell, cheap, 50 feet of Wraught-iron Pallisading and 1 Gates. Apply )o C. Woolgar, Grey-street. WANTED to Let, 3 comfortable Un furnished Itooms in Grey-street.—Apply to C. Woolgar, Grey-street. ANTED, a General Female Ser vant for the country.—Apply to Jakins and Willcox, Durham-street. WANTED, a Boy for the Kitchen.— Apply at the Custom House Hole], Fort-street. WANTED, two Gentlemen to board and reside at Mrs Wilson's, i 2, Wellcs ley-street. Every comfort, and no children. WANTED, a respectable Woman as Servant, and to assist in washing.— Apply Mrs Davidson, Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. WANTED, by a thorough business Man, to represent a Slore or any place of trust, having had twelve years experience as traveller.—Address F. \V. Z., this office. W" ANTED, a Situation as Assistant Milliner and Saleswoman. — Address A.C., " Herald" OlKce. WANTED, to be Lot or Sold, that Splendid Freehold Property, with Dwelling-house, containing six rooms, erected thereon, all newly finished, and situate within two minutes walk of the Remuera Railway Station.—Apply on the premises to G. Morris. WANTE D, a Boy to milk and make himself generally useful.— Apply to Mr. F. D. Yonge, Orakei lload, Remncra. WANTED, a good hand to work a small Aerated Water and Cordial Business in the country.—Apply Kenipthorne, Prosser & Co., Victoria-street. WANTED, a General Servant. —Apply Fernandez's Railway Terminus Hotel, Short-street, Official Bay. 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 oltice. ANTED, a TiiTliard Marker for Gis~ boreie.—Apply City Club Hotel. ANTED, two Draper's Assistants, mid an experienced Saleswoman.—Applj by letter to Win. Wilson, Draper, Thames. WANTED, Tenders for Carpenter's Labour in erection of a Cottage ii. Liverpool-street. Plans, &c, at oltiee of G. Holdship and Co., 25, Queen-street. ANTED, by a Married Man, a situ;' tion ill a Store or Warehouse; goo. references, and can be well recommended. — Address, 0.C., at this oflieo. Known, I have just opened V V a very cheap lot of Black Silk Grena dines, assorted white stripes, in ten different patterns, to be sold at 12s. the dross of 21 yar-is, or 7d. per yard.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parncll. WANTED, 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. ANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes denned, 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 street East, Auckland, CoUWßuruga.tiQns by post promptly attsaded,!



"TTTANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI- V T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. ANTED to Let, comfortably Fur nished Apartments in a genteel and central locality.—Address at this office. ANTED KNOWN, that Gaerett Bros, are now offering to the public JO 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, Wakefleld-street, Auckland. ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store. —For particulars,' apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. -\\7~ ANTED PURCHASERS for a Large Number of FLY" NETS for HORSES, just arrived, ex Abornyte 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 tho 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 Baicixg Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbc and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-strcet. 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. ANTED KNOWN that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds 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. WAN TE D KN6 WN~ tlmt W. JAMIESON, Jus., 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 J3KBT Coal AND 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 discription done An express to be had at the yard. ~",'.~ WANTED, Intending Purchasers of 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. Od. each, complete with, mounts. —■ W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Hilv<».r Mounfp.fi. and Dvay HVmifiSH. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trilling cost. 'Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the EVENING Stak Oiiice, Wyndham-street. WANTED KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 15s. -PhiHips's Mart, Queen-street. ri'lI.JE Iliuidwoincst Trousers and Vests in JL Hie Province. — Phillips's Mart. JOB LOT of Alpaca Uoats, 6s. lid. ; original price, lis.—l'hillips's Mart, Queen street. _ [% . The Half-yearly General Meeting of Members of the Auckland Permanent i!o-operalivo Huild ing and Investment i-oeiety, will he hi'ld at Ihe Society'sOnice, 03, Quean-stivcl, on TL" KSI) A V, the alh December, at half-past, seven o'clock in the. evening. Business: To receive the Half-yearly Report and Statement of Accounts. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. » A TTKNT lON !— AUCK LAND $-£»- ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. '*■ The Inspection of the Battery, with Arm slrong Guns^will take place on Thursday, the 30th inst. Tlie Members will muster at the Gun Shed at 7.30 p.m., in Full Dress Uniform, with arms and accoutrements. J. HERBERT BURNS, I Captain Commanding. j M A TTENTI.ON !—No. T^CO-MPANY $-£&- AUCKLAND RIFLES. '*- Next Company's Parade on next Thursday week. Firing for return of Colonial Represen tatives on the 13th December, at !) a.m. sharp. Return Match with Victoria Co. on Saturday next, at 1 p.m. ARTHUR MORROW, *-:?, Captain Commanding. ifcj IX O N LI ( i II "T HO J ilfE. Troopers will Muster (dismounted) at Crow thcr's Stable on TIH'KSDAV [OPENING next, at 7 o'clock sharp, to proceed to Otahuhu by coach, to arrange for week's drill and prize tiring. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Captain Commanding. LOST, between top of Wcllcslcy-strect East and Choral Hall, a Plain Gold King ; ss. reward on returning same to this oiiice. SILVER GENEVA WATCH.—The Lady who lost above Watch about a fort night ago will oblige by calling at this olllce. MALL FARM FOR SALE.—A Com )O pact Farm of 25 acres, situate in the Parish of Pakuranga, near the properly of Mr. John Wallace, Flat Bush.—Samuel CochrancandSon, Land Agents, Fort-street. MTTT^OR SALE, a nine-roomed House, _Mj outhouses, and 11 acres in grass, Otahuhu. —"W. Flood, 5, Insurance Build ings. Price, .6300. FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, G6 feet by. 300 feel.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. "171 OR SALE, cheap, a small" Pleasure _flj Boat, nearly new, with sails, oars, and anchor.—Apply to W. A. Smith, "Coal and Fire wood Merchant, corner of Wyndham and 1 lob son-streets ; or G. Wright. "Herald" O.'iice. TVTOUTH SHORE.— Three Houses to I_ti Let.—Apply It. and It Dudor, Devoruport Store. J7IOR SALE, very Cheap, Totara House Blocks, Posts, andliails.—T. Water worth, Gundry-strcet, Newton. riIOBE LET, Avith possession in January, .J_ that conveniently - situated House in Waterloo Quadrant, at present in the occupation of Mr. Clung.—John Buchanan. Shortland strcct. TO LET, a 3-roonied Cottage in Paniell; rent, 6s. per week.—Apply to Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. nnO LET, a three-stall mid four-stall J_ Stable.—Apply Pacific Hotel, Queen-street. jjpl| LET, House and Shop adjoin .lUl^i, -S- ing J. C. Pelham's Ladder' and Barrow Factory, i'J, Victoria-street ; rent, lGs. per week.—Apply on the premises. MmO LET, or FOR SALE, a newly _§L erected Two-story Brick Building, oJr Durham-street, with concrete floor, rat-proof, dray stand, well, three-stalled stable, md large cart shed. This building would make a very superior Bakery, as it is well lighted and airy ; also has large chimney stoke.—i'or parti culars apply to Thos. Hartley, on the premises. |Tj-^. fe nP^ i]V LET, on Grafton Road, J|' 11 f'tik -*- a Large and Convtnient F:vmiiv &-»=inrWiSßesidence, containing ten rooms, al ways well uppliudby pump aivi ruuning streivin of waser.comniodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of lami, llio greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing,—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 New Zealand Insui-ance Buildings; or to Joseph Ncwiiij.e C E D DRINKS. THISTLE HOTEL. CARRIER PICtEO2n tS FOR SALE, from 15s, to £3 per pa.ir.—Apply at the §T4s Qfflce,



TH E A T X E ROYAL. Sole Lessee R. J. DeLias. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, THE LINGAKDS ix TWO NEW PIECES, Byron's Comedy of SIR SIMON SIMPLE, And the Screaming Comedietta of THE WEAVERS ! SW FRIDAY-THE LINGARD SKETCHES. TH E A T 11 E ROYAL. WILT, SHORTLY APPEAR, The Far-famed Original (! E O R ii I A M INS T R ELS! King Laitou Makers ! OfU GENUINE NEGRO ARTISTES! <T>A (V\7 The Acknowledged Founders of /Wv 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 Go.'s Music Warehouse, Queen-street. For date of opening, see bills. P. H. KIRBY, Agent. _ NGLISH ELEVEN V. PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. A Meeting of Selection Committee for above Match will be held at the Thames Hotel on THURSDAY next, 30th instant, at 8 p.m. A full attendance requested. Business important. R. J. YATES. F. DUFAUR. MR. J. SYMONS'S ART UNION.— DRAWING for PRIZES takes place TO-MORROW, 30th November, at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, at 5 p.m. Subscriptions must bo paid before that time. HENDERSON'S MILL ANNUAL RACE S. A Meeting of those interested will be held at the Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill, on SATUR DAY, 2nd December, IS7G, at i p.m. R. J. VERCOE, Secretary. "1 ft A A MILITARY Linen Towels A. \7\J\r at 7d each ; 250 Military Socks at Is. each, worth 2s.—W. EYRE, Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. m~ Ob v I l d c r s7 Tenders will be received until noon of the 12th December, for the erection of a School in Pitt street, adjoining Wesleyan Church. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. O^JARPENTERS.—Tenders are Te quircd for the erection of a House in Alfred-street until noon of Ist December.—For particulars apply to John Goodall, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. BAY OF JSLANr)ST^rLTT6"MPXNY (LIMITED). TO PRACTICAL COALMINERS. Tenders will be received at tiic office of this Company until noon of SATURDAY, December 9, for Working the Company's Mines at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands. Specifications may be seen on application to the General Manager, at the Mines ; or to the undersigned, in Auckland. Intending contrac tors will bo shown over the works and receive all necessary information. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order of Hie Board. HENRY GILFILLAX, Jt >;., Acting-Secretary. 10, Insurance. Buildings. Auckland, Nov. L.i, 187fi. UTEAM>SE R V I C E S. £3 TENDERS will be received at the Provincial Olllces, Shortland-stroot, Auckland, up to noon of MONDAY, llu: lltli December, 1870, for the undermentioned Sicam Services during the period 01' eight months, commencing on Hie Ist January, 1577 :— 1. Auckland (Queen-street Wharf) to Stokes' Point 2. Auckland to Wangaroi 3. Auckland to Bay of Islands, Wangaroa, and Mongonui I. Auckland to Mahurangi, Matakana, Kawau and Omaha 5. Auckland to Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Ohiwa (Opotiki) G. Kaipara (from Railway Terminus at Helcns ville) to AlburUand, Oruawharo, Otama tea, Palii, Matakohc, Kopuru, Tokatoka, Mangawhare, and Kaihu. 7. Onohunura to Waiulcu, Awitu, and Pollock Settlement. 8. Onohunya to liaglan !). Tauranga to Kati Kali. Particulars and Forms of Tender can be ob tained on application at the Provincial Otlices. TENDERS FOR HALF-YEARLY SUPPLIES. Provincial Oflices, ■ Auckland, £Bth November, 187 G. SEPARATE TENDERS will be received at these Oitices until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 13th December proximo, for the undermentioned Services and Supplies, in the Auckland Provin cial District, during the sixmontlis, commencing on the Ist January, 1577. Printed Forms of Tender, and copies of the conditions! and specifications of the several con tracts, can be obtained on application. READER WOOD. 1. Blacksmith's Supplies for Mount Eden Gaol 2. Conveyance of Prisoners between Gaol and Courts 3. Rations for Mount Eden Gaol ■I. Rations for Lock-up 5. Prison and Police Supplies G. Provisions for Provincial Hospital 7. Provisions for Old Men's Refuge 8. Provisions for Provincial Lunatic Asylum !). Bread for Hospital and Refuge 10. Moat for Hospital and Refuge 11. Bread for Lunatic Asylum 12. Meat for Lunatic Asylum 13. Milk for Hospital and Refuge If. Milk for Lunatic Asylum 15. Rations for Sick and Destitute at Auck land, Thames, Onehunga, Waiuku, Papakura, Otahuhu, Panmure, and Howick IG. Coals 17. Firewood. f> OA R D O P E DUG ATI ON. JL£ _____ SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS. The Examination of Candidates for Provincial Scholarships (open to Pupils of the Grammar .Schools), and for (JertiGcatus of Proiiciency, will begin at Auckland on WEDNESDAY, Decem ber 13, 18715, at the Temperance Hall, Albert street. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. I_> OAII D OF EDUCA TIO N. TExVCHERS' EXAMINATION. An Examination of Candidates for Certificates of Competency as Teachers, and for classifica tion as Assistant or Pupil Teachers, will begin at Auckland on TUEdDAY, l'Jth December next. All Uncortiiicaled Head Teachers of Schools situated south of the Pakiri River, and north of the VVaikato, together with such other Teacher, beyond these limits as may have been specially warned, ami excepting Teachers at the 1 hamos, arc required by me Board to present themselves for Examination. Assistant and Pupil Teachers are also required to attend. liic names 01 all those coming up for Exami nation must be sent in UlO Secretary of the Education Board not inter than lith December. FItEDEIIIGK J. MOSS, Secretary. T> O A JUT OF EDUCATION. School Committees are reminded that the nevv 1 Elections musL lake place duriny January, and that at least iourteen days public notice must be given. TJUey are therefore"requested io suggest a date, hour, and place fur the Annual ideetuv in each or tiiuir respective districts, in uru.r time it may be advertised in accordance with the Act, FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. BOARD OF EDUCATION. SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS, The. Examinations f.ov Scholarships, open to all tfenoois in the Province, wall take place at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on TUES DAY, I9\k December. FjftEDEHJCK J. MOSS, Secretary, ■



TWO respectable Men can obtain com fortable Board and Residence within live minutes walk of Queen-street. Terms (includ ing washing), £1 per week.—Apply at Holland's, Grocer, Queen-street. mOWN OF ONEHUNGA DISTRICT. _ A Meeting of the Ratepayers of this District will be held in the Hall, Dnehunga, at 8 o'clock p.m., on FRIDAY, Ist December, to receive Report of the Committee appointed to consider Borough Question. J. D. JACKSON, Chairman. MORNINGS IDE SCHOOL - ROOM, Mount Albert.-A DANCE will take place on FRIDAY next. Ist December. Doublo Tickets, 35.; Single Tickets, 2s. Refreshments provided. ■ TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, 421, I.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Lodge will he held in the Lodge-room, Princes-street, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, the29thinstant, at 7.30. Visiting Brethren arc invited. By order of the W.M. F. M. PEMBERTON, Secretary. T7ILLE RSL I E CEME TER Y. JIJJ In consequence of Thursday being St. Andrew's Day (a holiday), the Meeting will be Postponed till FRIDAY, the Ist December, at Messrs. Low and Motion's, High-street, at 3 o'clock p.m. (Signed), ROBERT GRAHAM. €«kS=^ "f^OR GI SBO RN E AND _^le^iT?>^~ JIJ NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave as above on FRIDAY next, Ist December, at 1 o'clock p.m., taking cargo for Gisborne and Napier. W. LODDER, Manager. TTIXCUItSION TO WAI- Jjfj^gt^ %~<L WKRA, HOT SPRINGS. , - The 5.3. LILY leaves every SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock during the Summer months, leaving Hot Springs on MONDAY MORNING in time to arrive in Auckland at 9 o'clock a.m. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY. «stakgS^ "IF XCUR SI O N IN THE j|»ftrjs>> JPi HARBOUR. IN AID OF THE AUCKLAND ORPHAN HOMES. The Fine New Paddle Steamer TE AROHA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on SATUR DAY, 2nd December, at 3 p.m., for a Cruise in the Harbour, returning to the Wharf at 5 p.m. By the kind permission of Captain Burns, the Artillery Band will be on board. Fares : ONE SHILLING. HOLMES BROTHERS. Same Evening, a MOONLIGHT EXCUR SION, leaving the Wharf at 7 p.m.. returning at 0.30 p.m. Fares: ONE SHILLING. J. EDWARDS. N SALE, liV the UNDERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,' ' Mondozo.,1 &c. : 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon j uOJJJ Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch 200 casks Cement W0 cases (Jolnuui's Starch, "white and blue oO ~ licit Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted L'eei, Keillor aiid Morton 2-3 cases Boi tied Vinegar 25 cases Pickles ISO cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, I and -1 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid •JO dozen Wnxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 2SO Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron it) cases Muntz Metal, Sheathing Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tai", Anchors, Canvas, Sheep wash Tobacco and Siuohur, Arrowroot, Corn Hour, Gelatine, Sugar, 'Lea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Mains, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, ice. Agents for Lea & Porrin's Sauce, Townshond's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Dnrham-strect. IN the matter of "The Debtor* and Creditor's Act, 187; V and in the matter of the Liquidation of the Estate of Hknky Montgomery Salmox, of Newcastle, in the District of Waikato, in the Province of Auckland, in tlie Colony of New Zealand, and James Salmon, of Alexan dra, in the District of Waikato aforesaid, lately trading at Alexandra aforesaid, under the. name style or firm of " Salmon and Son," Tailors, Debtors. It is hereby notified that at an Adjourned Meeting of Creditors of the said Henry Mont gomery Salmon, and James Salmon, held at the Court-house, Hamilton, Waikato, on Wednes day, the fourth day of October last, it was resolved that the affairs of the said Henry Montgomery Salmon, and James Salmon, should be liquidated under the said Act; and that James Mansfield Gelling, of Hamilton aforesaid. Commission Agent, was appointed Trustee of the said Estate ; and further, that the said re solution, and the declaration by the said James Mansfield Gelling of his acceptance of the office of T/ustce, have been duly iiled. All proof of debts in the said Estate shall hereafter be forwarded to the Trustee. Dated this 21th day of November, 1876. at Hamilton, aforesaid. T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of District Court. C. E. Madden, Solicitor, Hamilton, Waikato. "TVT O T I C E. -Li 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 24,1870. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30. HOUSEHOL 1) FURNI TUR E, Belle Vikav House, Vincent- STJREKT, R. A R T H U R 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, Diuing-roont, Bed-room, and Kitchen Furniture. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1. PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD F URNIT URE. nnilE subscribers will Hell at the Mart, JL Fort-street, on Friday next, Ist December, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, Rosewood Pianoforte by Stoddart, new Chamber Suite, consisting of Double Bedstead, Chest Drawers with Mirror attached, Woshstand, Occasional Table, four Cane Chairs an.l Rocking Chairs, Small En gineer's Lathe, 4i in. centres, 3 ft. bed, side rest, <xc. Also, at 12 o'clock, 23 cases Preserved Beef and Mutton. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, "NOVEMBER, 30. COLLARD & COLLAR!) PIANOFORTE, MUSICAL BOXES, $c,. GLASS WAKE, &o, ' M. JON E S & CO. W~ lijL Sell ]}y auction, at the Central ,V.T , ,=&fe Rooms, on Thursday, oOth. instant lit l£ o clock noon, Very Superior Trichord Pianoforte, by CoHard anu oolhira, nearly nuv, and cost ninety guineas, to Oc torn without reserve. 2 Musical Boxes, new, one 10 tunes, and one 12 tunes. 1 Silver Salver, 1 Liqueur Stand, Cut-Glass Wine Champagne and (Jin ret Glasses. Also, 150 dozen Goblets'and Tumblers 50. cases Bright Varnish 1 set White Granite Tea and Dinner Service, SiU.esDiob.es, Mus, Jugs, &C, c^C. 10 barrels Tar 10 do. Coal Tar 10 do. Pitch JW do. Hosin,



■B. TONKS. R. 0. 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 oth December, at 11 o'clock, SO cases American Pie Fruits, Pottoi Meats, Clams, Corn, Grouse, Squash, &c. 3S C-ft. Oars 100 dozen 2-hoop Pails 100 dozen 3-hoop Pails On account of whom it may concern— IS dozen American Brooms, damaged. ■15 casks Calcined Plaster POSTPON E M E N T OF CLASS AND CHINA SALE I Until MONDAY next, lth December, owing to the Samples not having been all lauded. E. & 11. ISAACS, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 4. TARDE SALE OF • EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASS WARE, LUSTRES, VASES, &C. EX CITY OF AUCKLAND. E. & 11. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at their rooms. Fort-street, on Monday, December 1, at 11 o'clock, {*t\ PACKAGES of the AUOVE, comprising \JpJ —Toilet Sets, Jugs, Bowls. Mugs, Cups and Saucers, Bntter 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 sec contains one each on Brandy, Rum, and Whisky, &c^ &o, &c. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. WOOL SALE. WOOL SALE. milE UNDERSIGNED will hold their JL Second Wool Sale, at the Durham Yards, on Wednesday, December 13, at 2 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. Q"HEEP F A I R £3 The undersigned will hold their FIRST SHEEP FAIR in JANUARY next, and request intending vendors to forward particulars of their Stock, that entries may bo made. HUNTER & NOLAN. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 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. if. VAILE. GRANT- & MORTON I T"AYE boon favoured Avith instructions JL from the Trustees in Messrs >S. and J, R. V axle's Estate, to Bell by auction, on their Promises, commencing o:i the above date, at 11 o'clock, and on every succeeding day till the "whole is realised, THEIRS T O C X, consisting of Dresses, Costumes, Jackets, Under- £ s. cl. clothing, and Baby Linen .. .. 015 S 1 Millinery ;382 2 11 Fancy Goods lOCS IS 9 Furniture, &c 275 0 0 £2,GiO 8 9 _ _ Terms very liberal at sale. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1. TII E HAY MARK ET. FOR SALE, at the Havmarket, ou Friday next, A number of Sails suitable for covering Haystacks. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, December 1, at 11 o'clock, A Pair of Quiet Well-matched Buggy Mares i and 5 years old, got by " Derby." ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1. ' T II E HAY M A RKE T. 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 iittings com plete. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBERIa R E MUE R A YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, 120 head Well-fatt^d Cattle GOO Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. Q A T^S of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, ami k3 HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5. THE HAYMARKET. CJEUOND WOOL SALE will be held on KJI iuesday, December 5, for about €00 BA^gWS^^ cashed ori^wnr^^aa&s c on Friday-Dec- >• ALFRED HTTCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1876\ ' THE 'HAYMARKET. HM.lt. ALFRED BUCKLAND AS received instruction*. from Messrs. Hunt and Sons, to sell by public auction under Dissolution of Partnership, auction, Their VALUABLE FA£M of 217 acres on the banks of th.; Wj-ikato Pdv l>r, ™ tt ?"ro£ frI?.', n°w *#*^occupation. For par frVm U M S V M£ U- J- Hunt- 011 the nr thn \ "' • ft" E< Hunt> Ngaruawahia; or_tn c Auctioneer. FRIDAY, DECEMBER I THE HAY MARKET. FOR SALE, at the Hayißfulcc*. on Fri day, December 1, at. U o"clock, 1 Timber Junker, with 10 foot wheels, and a powerful Idi'tin-Seivw, _______ Al, FRE D tt Ij (' KL.\ NI \ I'iilDAY, DECEIILiIit 1. T II E II A V M A R X E T. TpOr.gSALE, on Friday next, Dec. 1. , 2 Buggies l Carryall | , These vehiclr 3 were made \tvVce be<?f ! builder in the United Stutus m\ .V-w ■ ?i^ ?'i , i and lice from blemish? ' l 0 tiailc my> 1 ALFREITBUCIiUN,I)»