jgfcMr. Kissling having addressed the Court in defence, his Worship said that defendant had evidently encouraged a pugnacious spirit in his dog, and he must find him guilty. EjfeSOs. Costs 25s (id. '/'-—'-is all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

DUNEDIN, this day THE BLUE SPUR.

The Otiigo Company at tho Blue Spur have sent down a cake of 360 ounces for the month's work.

THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COM-

PANY'S MEETING,

The sixth hiuf-yearly meeting of the National Insurance Company will be held on the 13th November. The report shews that the total receipts for the half-year (in cluding .£6,563 (>s Id., carried forward from previous balance) have been £51,890 19s. 9d. Expenditure, £38,4(51 17s. Id. Tho direc tors recommend appropriations as follows : —p.iyiiKiiit of dividend at the rate of 20 per oen!". per annum, £5,000; to be carried forward to next half-year, £5,42S 18s. Sd.

[PEE PKESS TELEGRAM AGENCY],

CHRISTCHURCH, this day

For the Metropolitan Race Meeting, the following entries and acceptances have been received :-«-

Canterbury Cur Acceptances.—Mr Logan's Dead Heat ; Mr Dolamain's Templcton, and Pungawerowere ; Mr Watts's Ariel; Mr Redwood's Guy Fawkes, and Songster; Mr Walters' Fanny Fisher colt ;Mr Studholme's Cloth of Gold; Mr Nosworthy's Fallacy, and Danebury.

Pkulican Purse ENTRIES.—Mr Mal lock's Mangle ; Mr O'Bricn's Fishhook ; Mr Dclamain's Follefarinc, Songster, and Amoliia ; Mr Walters' Isaac Walton ; Mr Webb's Wrangler ; Mr Ray's Tadnior ; Mr Shadbolt's Black Pine.

TRADESMAN'S HANDICAP ENTRIES.— Mangle, liob Hoy, Fishhook, Piuigawere were, Titania, Ngaro, Guy Fawkes, Lady of the Lake, Maroro, Kingfisher, Dane bury, Tadnior.

Steeplechase Handicap. —Mr Me bratney's Jack; Mr Soabright's Zetland ; Mr Neilson's The Moose, and Tommy Dodd.

The Ciiristchurch Plate Entries.— Dead Head, Templeton, Pungawerewore, Ariel, Guy Fawkes, ?T"; ;,yo, Fanny Fislier cilt, Cloth of (i '], i'allacy, Danebury. S;•:;.• ;::,r Hack.—Mangle, Ngaro,'Black Pine, Lady of the Lake, Isaac Walton, Wrangler, Tadnior.

(jAXTiiKUUUY Jockey Ci.un Handicap Acceptances.—Rob Roy, Nectar, Fish hook, Tenipleton, Ariel, Ngaro, Guy Fawkcs, Maroro, Isaac Walton, Middletoii', Cloth of Gold, Fallacy, Tadmor.

Maiden Plate.—Titania, Lady of the Lake, Maroro, Fanny Fisher colt, Middle ton, Wrangler, Fallacy.

Canterbury Deiiby.—Dead Heat, Titania, Songster, Lady of the Lake, Fanny Fisher colt, Middletoii, Wrangler, Fallacy, Danebury, and Mr Gaurack's Lady of the Sea.

Railway Plate. —Mangle, Fishhook, Puugawerowere, Follefarinc, Guy Fawkes, Danebury, Amoliia.

Metropolitan Handicap.—liob Hoy, Fishhook, Dead Heat, Pungawerewere, Teni])lcton, Titania, Ariel, Guy Fawkes, (Songster, Maroro, Isaac Walton, Middle ton, Cloth of Gold, Danebury, Tadnior, Kingiisher.

PORT CHALMERS, this day.

LATEST SMI]TING,

Sailed : The barque Yoannc, for Kaiparn and the brig Julia (F. Carey), for Hokianga,

WELLINGTON, this day. WELLINGTON CUP NOMINATIONS. Nominations for the Wellington Cup and Derby close on Friday next, at S p.m.

INVERCARGILL, this day. HOLIDAY ON ABOLITION DAY.

In compliance with a requisition from <a number of citizens, the Mayor has pro claimed Wednesday, the day on which Abolition is expected to come into force, a holiday. Arrangements are" being made for a display of fireworks in the evening.

Latest Cablegrams.

MELBOURNE, this day. Sterling is now first favourite for the Cup at eighf to one. TERRIFIC HAIL STOIiME.

There was a terrific hail storm yester day causing considerable damage. ■

PARLIAMENTARY.

THE TWO HOUSES. The House resumed at 7.30 last night. The Public Revenues Act came back from the Legislative Council without amendment, also Appropriation Act and Immigration and Public Works Act. A message from the Council announced that they agreed with the report of the conference on the Sartoris and Downs Act. The Premier announced that the manager appointed to agree as to the reasons for disagreeing with the striking out of the last clause had boen unable to do so and was at

a loss what to do. The Speaker .suggested that probably the appointment of another manager so as to make the number odd as usual would over come the difficulty. The Premier then moved thatJMr Hunter be appointed another manager. Sir George Grey objected. The Speaker suggested that new managers be appointed. ' The Premier then moved that Messrs Hunter Fitzroy, and himself be appointed mamurers. , Mr Sheehan said tins was a most unheard of proceeding, and lie moved that C Brown, Tule, and W. Wood, be

managers , , The debate was adjourned for a short

WASTE LANDS ADMINISTRATION ACT- The Waste Lands Administration Act, 1876', was brought down from the Legis lative Council with amendments. The Premier said he would move these amendments be agreed to and he did bo with great regret, and only on account ol the late pori.nl of the session Clauses were struck out that would have been of vcrv "Teat use to the country. Hie whole of the deferred payments clauses were struck out, and many others S useful nature. It was only on account of the impossibility of keeping a House at so late a period that he opened it at all. .Messrs! Bailee, Barf, and W. Wood con demned the action of the Council ted to have n most disastrous effect on the Cl>Mr y Ward asid the colony would yet cry out from end to end for the abolition of the On resuming, the Premier moved that this House disagrees wtih amendments in tUe Waste Lands Administration Act, and that Messrs Sheehan, Curtis andJ^gg^ - appointed managers to draw up then rea %Sus wS^ilo, and after drawi^ f ug .reason, they were appointed membenol —tfiree conference with the Legislative MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ACT The House adjourned on. the Municipal CWtw BolW Ringing tho Act iuto

operation by the Council on the Ist January, was agreed to. It was soon after announced that the Council bad appointed managers to confer with the managers of the House of Repre sentatives at 10.30 to-morrow.

The House then adjourned till noon to morrow.

NEW MARKET BAZAAR.

The bazaar, consisting of fancy and useful articles, in aid of the Primitive Methodist chapel of Newmarket was opened at fruo o'clock this afternoon. The weather was not favourable, but at the time of opening. a considerable number of friends bad assem bled in the Newmarket Hall. Key. Mr. Tinsley, and Messrs Hayter and Gladding, exerted themselves successfully in decora ting the hall, with flowers and divers flags of national and local interest. The several stalls were.presided over by Miss Hayter, Miss Kennedy, Mrs. Prince, Mrs Den*, and Mrs. Bishop, assisted by Miss Stanton, and other young ladies. The stalls were exceedingly well furnished with articles of local and general manufacture, and one stall was entirely devoted to ladies and childrcns' apparel, by the lady friends of the denomination, and we must affirm, that the making of the materials and childrcns' dresses, displayed a neatness and care, that relicuted the highest credit on the wo k ova. No. 1 stall was devoted entirely to fancy goods, arts, and toys. Several dolls'beds and bedsteads were very noticeable, especially one made by Mr, Baynos of Newton, and presented to the bazaar. A very beautifully finished kauri ioo table, and three foots, made by Mr. Robert Norrie, and given to the bazaar, were very sbilful specimens, of workmanship; also, the portrait frames hy by Mr W. Norrie. The articles of Mr Ejiiiraiui Low were very attractive. Dolls of all sizes in full dress of ev;ry description were plentiful ; also, cosies, mats, toilet goods, fancy soap, thimbles, knives, scissors, vases, smoking caps, glass baskets, ink stands, beads, ministers portraits, scrap bunks, NeaL's Epsom sauces and ketchup. One pretty model, the Newmarket " bobby," in fail dress, was noticeable ; but the young worker's name could not be disclosed. Mrs GUliugbam's vases of wax (lowers were charming representations from nature. We also noticed a conch, of fancy sheils, in dicative of good taste. One silent form must not be omitted., namely the New market sweep of the future, which figure predicted a higher future than an entire sooty face for the people's friend. The pictures of Napoleon in exile, and other scenes, add to the interest and value of the bazaar. This evening a few selections of music Avill be given by a skilled pianist. The committee have exerted themselves in order that their bazaar' may realise the object of their wishes, and their exertions deserve success.

THEATRE ROYAL—"RIP VAN WINKLE."

Tins interesting and spectacular play was pro duced at the Theatre lloyal last night. Tho per formance was under Die patronage of Lieuten ant Karon Yon Errhardt, and the German officers now staying in .Auckland. Mr .). L. Hall took the part ot the eccentric Dutchman, and, as usual with this accomplished actor, played tho part to perfection. His numerous 'swearings off" and. repeated recurrence to the intoxicating: draught, were most amusing. Mr Hall delivers the funny points, of the dialogue with great success, and with his own face as grave as a j uclge, raises roars of laughter from his audience. His "'get-up" after his supposed 20 year.-; sleep, was most appropriate, and the mystification of tho poor old man on finding his gun fall to pieces and his hair turn grey was well assumed. Mr Hall is deservedly famous for his rendering of this character. iUrs Wall took tlic part of Dame Van Winkle, and managed it with capital effect. This lady and her husband were called before the curtain repeatedly. Tho minor characters were in the same hands as on the former representation. The piece had heen pre pared with great care, the parts were well studied,and the scenery and mounting's excellent. To-night,two comic dramas are announced, viz., "The Irish Emigrant" and "The Temple of the Sun." Those who enjoy a hearty laugh should pay a visit to the theatre this evening.

CITY COUNCIL ACCOUNTS.

(To the Editor of the Kvextng State.)

Sju,—l have been at Home considerable trouble to carefully peruse the reports upon the city books, made by professional accountants, vvhicli won; printed by yon in August last. II suemsto i me, that the extraoi'dinary fit of investigation and reform which then seized upon several Councillors, must have been merely an election eering; doclg'e on the eve of the civic election, and not prompted by any real intention to take'the action required to allay tho apprehensions of the. ratepayers, respecting the City accounts. That much uneasiness exists, appears curtain from the frequent reference to the subject in the papers, since the date of the reports, and from many conversations I have hud with prominent citizens, who are able to appreciate the gravity of the subject. The correctness of the state ments made by Messrs. VV'ayniouth, Wright, and McTavish has not been challenged, and I pre sume, could not be doubted. The City Treasurer did certainly put forth a weak attempt in your columns, generally contradicting tlio state ments, but lie carefully avoided any reference to those portions of the reports which reflected so gravely upon the manner in which the books arc kept. The easy indifference which the Councillors, our representatives, exhibit as to whether the city accounts are correct or not, whether the property of the rate payers is being disposed of right and left without any record being niauo of its disposal, and whether the books are not now in such a hopeless mess,as to be almost valueless for purposes of reference, or cheek as to tho dealings with the city funds, renders it incumbent upon private citizens to publicly insist that some steps shall instantly be taken to restore that confi dence, which we have lost in the management of our city affair.--. It was, I think, in IH7o, that Air. Fraser was called in to put the books in order, and did so, ir: I remember correctly, at a cost of about. £60. >.o one can doubt that Mr Fraser left them in complete order, and strictly correct at that time, and yet I find Mr. Waymouth says in his report, that " the accounts since that date have been kept on no system at all," and further ou he proceeds to show, as a result of the books being in confusion, how iho city property has been disposed of without being properly ac counted for in the books. Mr. Waymouth quotes the highest authority to show that with out the system of double-entry in public accounts, "no complete record can be clieoted. nor se curity against error obtained," and yet, in tiia face of such undoubted authority, the Council permits i lie matter to go blundering on as usual, "upon no system at all." Does the Council consider Mr. Waymouth, their auditor, a hum bug, that his advice, so strongly urged, should be disregarded I and that the ledger, which Mr. Waymouth finds to beincorrect should beallowed to remain so for 3 months, when he advises that •'the necessary journal entries to render the ledger correct, be made without loss of time. Mr Wright in his report puts the state of things in a most unmistakeable manner, and over his remarks I would recommend Councillors to chew the cud of reflection. He says, "Councillors occupy the two-fold position of trustees for the ratepayers and representatives of absent deben ture-holders, they are therefore in every case morally, and in many instances legally, respon sible for the misconduct of city affairs. In the execution of these trusts, therefore, it devolves upon them tosee that the accounts of the city are kept with scrupulous exactness.' Alter so very clearly instructing Councillors in the responsibili ties of- their position, he says, " As I now hncl the books, they afford no adequate means of cheek, nor do they in any way present a true or reliable record of the transactions of the city. Some of the largest and most important items arc abso lutely not shewn at all in the Corporation Books, leaving sums amounting to many thousands ot pound totally unaccounted for." The startling nature of this statement is, I have not the small est doubt only equalled by its absolute truth; but it apparently requires something very start lin»- indeed to wake up our City Council to that sense of moral, if not legal, responsibility of which Mr Wright lias so vainly endeavoured to render them conscious. Once made aware oiti ciallv of tho state of the account:", the Council should have taken prompt and decided actions; but instead of seeing that the accounts are kept with "scrupulous exactness," as was its duty, it has permitted nearly three months to elapse without doing anything; notwithstanding that public accountants employed by the city h-ive asserted that the ledgers are wrong, the books are kept in no system at all, and are not correct records or the city affairs that there were thousands of pounds unaccounted for, and that the City Treasurer does not check the Receivers block, as .Mr McTavish discovered. It seems indeed almost incredible that out of ten Councillors, there is not one to be found who will rise up and protest against the continuance of such a dangerous and ■discreditable condition of the books of a large public body. If the books are in such confusion through the City Treasurer being over-worked, let him have assistance by all means; but it it is through inconipctency, let an efficient man bo appointed immediately, and end tho matter The time has arrived for plain speak ing as the subject is one of grave public interest, aiul 1 trust therefore not another meeting of the Council will pass without something oeing done. I >ive Councillor IHckson every credit for mov ing iv the matter, and feel sure {io is anxious. tO

serve the ratepayers well and faithfully. He has, however, gone the wrong way about it. The question is not one of any particular design for books, but to procure an officer with the re quisite executive skill to do his duties correctly, without the necessity for continually'calling in the aid of professional men to teach him.—l am, &c, James P. King.

Queen-street, 30 Oct., 1870,

THE CALEDONIAN GAMES.

The following is the handicap for the 300 yards race, open to members of Cricket, Football, and Rowing Clubs. In conse quence of the great numl er of entries, a, handsome silver cup will be presented to the winner, instead of the prize at first an nounced. A valuable second prize will also be given :—Thomas Hen derson, junr., scratch; G. McLean, 4 yds ; Thos. Kerr, 6'yds ; G. F. Henderson, 6' yds ; James Regan, 6 yds ; E. W. Bur gess, S yds :H. E. Cotton, Byds; T. H. Hanier,' 10 yds ; W. Tonics, 10 yds; H. E. Whitaker, 10 yds ; H. Blackctt, 10 yds ; R. Mason, 10 yds ; R. B. Browning', 10 yds; E. J. Gatlnnd, 10 yds-; E. E. Castelli, 12 yds ; 1!. Peacock, 12 yds ; G. Ridings, 12 'yds ; It. Biggs, 12 yds ; A. Yates, 12 yds; F. Gibson, 12 yds ; J. Anderson, 14 yds.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1876.



QINGER'S "1%/fACHINES. STONE BROTHERS Have the pleasure of announcing that they have • been authorised to make a SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OK TIIB SINGER SEWING MACHINE. SIXUER SEWING MACHINE. SINGER SEWING MACHINE. SINGER SEWING MACHINE. ear SINGER WEAVING MACHINE. =©a THEIR £8-10s. MACHINE IS NOW ONLY £7 15s. WITH A Further Discount for Cash. The Supreme Excellence of the GENUINE SINGER has been amply proved by the unequalled amount of PUBLIC PATItONA GK it has received and hy the Host ok Imi- TATOKS, who vainly attempt to copy its Mekits. The Temptation to Piiactice False Economy by Purchasing CHEAP IMITATION MACIirXES, is NOW DONE AWAY WITH BY THE REDUCED PRICE ShTsingeu sewing machine, -em Which is admitted to be THE BEST MACHINE IN THE WORLD 1 For further particulars, apply to STONE BROS., olv: Agents for tiik Province "of Auckland. rjnllE A UCKLAND A LMANAC AJfD Provincial Handbook for 1877. TriE Publisher, in announcing the Fifth Issue of this work, has much confidence in commending it RS .'lll [NVAWAUJiK AnVKimSINO MKDIL'M. The Book is widely circulated in all parts of this niul neighbouring Colonies; is placed in the leading Knglisli and Colonial TjibrarieH; at the chief stations on the PuciHe Railway, for Ihe use of Travellers to and from the Colonies; and in [ other important positions, to secure publicity within and beyond New Zealand. We claim, however, for it the greatest value to local business men as a Permanent Work of Reference, which finds its way into Ihe home of nearly every settler in the Province, and is con sulted almost daily throughout the year. It may b s .submitted with some degree of confidence, that the importance to commercial men of being represented in a book of this kind, cannot be over-estimated. A further reason, which might be urged why such a work should receive support from cveryj one interested in the welfare of Auckland, is <!w practical benefit conferred upon the City and Province by the annual publication of a book sotting forth in an interesting form the capabili ties of this part of the Colony; its history, description of country settlements, roads and other means of access, cost of carriage, and the mass of other information, revised to latest date every year. The Hook—which is the Largest Publication ever offered for a Shilling in New Zealand—must depend almost wholly upon Advertisements to defray the heavy cost; and as every business man is interested in its success, favourable attention to its claims is solicited with some degree of assurance that they will receive this year, as heretofore, a cordial recog nition. The ALMANAC AND HANDBOOK of 1877 will be far in advance of any of its predecessors; the whole of its contents new, written specially, and of a more than ordinary instructive character. The Book will also be Illustrated with Portraits qv Auckland Publtc Men ; and the Publisher, from the Annually Increasing Sale, and great popularity, is in a position to Guarantee a Circulation of SEVERAL THOUSAND Copies. The work will be issued at the old Price: ONE SHILLING. HENRYB R E T T, PUBLISHER, "Evening Star" Office. mO TAILORS. — Wanted good Coat JL Hands.—W. Rat tray, GO, Queen-street. W ANTED, a strong Lad.—Apply at the Exchange Iloteb Quecii-street/_ WANTED, v Female Cook and a Housemaid, both for some Country Hotel: wooes 15s and l~;s. A Bush Cook and a Good Hotel Man Cook.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. TTTANTED, a first-class Female Cook, ¥ V immediately. —.Star Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED, a Situation, either in town or country, by a steady man, as Store man. Driver, or any other Avork ; good plough man and fencer.—Address, J.S.M., this office. WANTED, for the Army and Navy Hotel, a Housemaid, also a General Servant, with references. WANTED, a first-class Dressmaker.— J. M. McLaehlan. WANTED, a competent Nursemaid.— Apply Mrs. Edward Ellis, Parnell. WANTED, a good General Female Servant—Apply Black Bull Hotel. Re ferences required. WANTED, for the country, a General Servant; must be a good laundress.— Apply to Mrs. H. Niecol, North Shore. ANTED, a Lad, about 10.—Apply City Clubllotel. _ _ "TITANTED, a "good General Servant— 7 V Apply after 4 o'clock Wednesday to Mr. Wright, Prospect House, Hobson-street. T^"ANTED to BUY, a pair of Wheels V V for a light spi ing cart.—Apply to J.G.W., Onchunga Post-otiice. WANTED, Dressmakers, Improvers, and Apprentices.—Shalders and Co. ANTED, a respectable middle-a^ed Woman, as Housekeeper, where there are only two of a family, a short distance out of town.—Apply at this olflce. WANTED, 1 Female Cook, 1 Sculleiy Maid. 2 Nursemaids, and 2 smart Lads for country.—Miss Colls' Select Registry Office. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant immediately.—Apply Swan Hotel, Mechanics1 Bay. WA NTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Kean, nest door but one to Lo.rn<j;-street jfall.



WANTED, a good Coat Hand, and a respectable Lad as Apprentice.—Apply to J. S. Cobley, Tailor, Market Square. WAN TED, for the country, a Married Couple, the woman must be a good cook, the man to make himself generally useful. Apply to Mrs. Dickeson, Carlton Gore Road, corner of Regent-street. WANTED, a situation as Clerk, Store keeper, or Shipping Clerk, at a Saw-mill or Timber Station; has had many years ex perience, and thoroughly understands his busi ness ; can be well recommended by last em ployers.— Apply at this office. WANTED, a Clicker, also an Improver. Apply at W. Parker's London Boot Factory Wakefield-street. f^i ROOM ANi3~GAßl3ENl:il.—Waiuvfl \3T a situation as above ; lii'^ class local re ferences.—-Apply at this office to M.C. mO WELL-SINKEIISV-wTuited a Well _i_ sunk in clay bottom.—Apply to H. C. Gib son, opposite Presbyterian Church. mO~DL[AFEl!:S^\Va7fe7l7~by a first- JL class Dressmaker, charge of a workroom, —E. M., ofiice of this papei1. WANTED, a Good General Servant for Mercury Bay ; references required.— Mrs Gilmer, Hepburn-street. W" ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. WANTED, a <^ood General Servant, with rcfero7ices.—Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. WANTED, a respectable Lad to learn the trade.—Apply to Win. Leys, Book binder, Wyndhum-ctrect. X&rANTED, two first-class Milliners, V v and Apprentices, at Mrs Butterworth's London and Paris Pattern Depot, Queen-street. W"~ yVNTrTir^SIILLToi-lorj.ct, aTarge Brick Store. —For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. W~ ANTEinCN()W^N7lTiaTthoEittiii- 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 (Ellas Howe, juu.), 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, a few respectable Boarders ; good table and accommodation. Terms moderate. No children. — Next door to Mr. Minctti's Bakery, Hobson-street. W^XntedT wanted, wanted to SELL, cheap, 4,678 Cocoanuts, 9/ per 100, oi- I'l each; Limcjuice, the best summer drink for children, only/G per bottle, or 2,'G per gallon, large bottles, /8, 4/6 and o,' pel' dozen ; <JOO pairs of Children's Leather Boots, and Ladies' Prunella Boots, G(i and 7/li per pair: Maids' Boots, all kinds, C, G pair.—ll. WATTS, Pitt- Street. WANTED Known, that MuNTAOUU's ■ Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of the Theatre tloyal, 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 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, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at. a trilling cost. Music and other BindingdoneinbcHl styIo.—WHjLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the EVENING Stah Oliicc, Wyndham-street. jyAKGAIN. — For Sale tor Cash, ;is the owner must leave for Melbourne—the Furniture and contents of newly-furnished four roomed Cottage in Newton. The furniture is all new, and suitable for a tradesman coining housekeeping. The cottage may be rented at the option oi! the purchaser. This is a chance not often found.—Apply for address STAH ollice. WANTED Knowi i, lluit I). Golbie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Hashes, 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 tom-house-street. W" Kit TNG ANT;nioOKKEJCP;.NG TAUGHT. —Schools and Families visited. System of Self-improvement. Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, in books ready for use, on receipt of £2.- -Address: Mr. Nicholson, Finishing writing Master, 7l>, Grcy sl reel, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN that, John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Sningley, House Bloci;rt, Doors, Saslieri, Mouldings, &c, al the lowest possible prices, at his Yard, Breakwater Itou.il. All orders attended to with despatch. W ANTED iinown.Geutlomou's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wash olf. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wcliesley strcet East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended. WC. D. E N N E S Has Just Received MERMAIDS! 50 MERMAIDS! A New Lock-stitch sowing Machine. PRICE : £3 15s. Warranted to do any work that 10-guiuea Machine will do, and Guaranteed by Manufacturers for FIVE YEA US. PRINCESS OF WALES, SINGER, HOWE, WHEELER AND WILSON, GROVER AND BAKER, AND OTHER MACHINES, ALWAYS ON HAND. GRE A T MACU 1N E DEI' OT, McArthur, Shera & Co.'s Building, yUEEN-STREET. I^OR SALE, a Dingy, 12 feet lon--, copper fastened, and in lirst-rate condition, mast, sprit, and jib, anchor and lmc, aculiri, &c. Apply to A.N., at i.Jiis oliice. m"T'i \O LET or FOR WALE, on easy _fi_ terms, 2 New Cottages, Ponsonby, Road, 5 rooms each. —Apply at Maseticlu's Foundry, Albert-atfcct. '. MfllO LET, a Desirable Residence, JL Graft on Road, containing 7 good rooms, bathroom and other conveniences; also a small Cottage of G rooms, situation retired.-.Apply to Mr. It. F. Porter, Grafton Uoad, or to Messrs. kL Ashton and Son, Insur ance Buildings. Mmo LET, till Christmas, a conifort- JL ably furnished. Six-roomed House in Parnell. Terms, iOd. per week.—Apply to WX, at this ofiice. MTflO LET, a comfartable 7-rooined JL Family Residence in a hcalihy locality. — Apply to Mr. Dakin, Suffolk Hotel, College Road. , ;' MrflO LET, in a kealtliy locality, two B Furnished Rooms, "suiiable for an invalid or a man of business.—Enquire at J. Warren's, Grocer, Karangahape Road. Mrino LET, a six-roomed House in _I_ Karangahape Road.—Apply at Bax ter's Store, opposite the Reservoir. npO LET, a comfortable Four-roomed JL House; rent, Bs. per week.—Apply to F. Hannkcn, Union-street. TO LET, those eligible offices in (Jucen strect,-lately in the occupation of Mr. W. H. Kisslmg, Solicitor.—Apply John Buchanan, Shortland-street, FIOR SALE, a First-class Spring Cart, Horse, and a Draught Horse staunch and sound, also a Spring Cart.—Apply to F. G. Clay ton, Newmarket. FUR SALE, Cheap, Baccharometer and Hydrometer.—W. J. Cawkwell. Vulcan Lane. ___-£).£ "jjlOR SALE, a 9-rooined House, ■^ ' c Ibßot J»- outhouses, and 11 acres in grass, &l4fc=A^lOtahuhu.—\Y. Flood, 5, Insurance Buildings. Price. &300. FOR SALE, about three aerosol fcicoria Land.—Apiily on the ground to John Comrie, Mount Eden Road. OR SALE, tke Plant and Goodwill of Bakery, in Grey-street, belonging to the undersigned. Has been established ten years, and doing a lirst-elass trade. The Goodwill and Lease of Premises can be disposed of together without plant, on such terms as may be agreet upon. Apply on the. premises,.—Thomas Teas IMM\



/CHORAL HALL. The Committee have much pleasure in an nouncing a GRAND CONCERT, In AID of the FUNDS of the MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, at the above Hall, ox THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. 2, 1876. PROGRAMME:— Part I. Overture. " FRA Diavolo" .. Auber. Souk, "The Last Cartbidge" G scwette. MR. GRA DWELL. Trio, "This Magic Wove Scabf" from the Opera of The Mountain Sylph .. Bamctt. MISS LEAF, MR. CHAS. HARDING, & Mil. BRETT. Song, "TheShifßoy'sLetter" MRS. RAYNKS. Song-, "When Other Lips," from the Opera of Tuu Bohemian Girl .. .. Balfe. Mil. A. BROOK. Sons, "Regket" O. Linlcy. MISS LEAF. Sleigh Song-, "Pkggy Dear" Howard Paul. MIL BRETT. Cavatina, "Tn v. Fovk ta i n Scenic kuo.w Lucia de L A j\l M E X M O O ll" MISS AKCH. Descriptive Song, "The Ar mourkk" .. MR. CHAS. HARDING. Trio, "Tiik Gipsies' Oironus" S. Glover. MESSRS. HARDING, A. BROOK, and BRETT. Part 11. Overture, "Za t t ts krvl ot k" Mozart. Song-, " Got,!>kx Days" .. .. Claribel. MISS VAUGHAN. Heading, "The Chaiiity DINXRR," LitchfieldMosley DR. ELLIS. • Son;.'. "Oxcio Again" .. .. Arthur Sullivan. MISS LEAF. Duet, "La vi Dakrm," from the Opera of Don Giovanni .. Mozart. M LSS VAUGHAN and MR. BRETT. Son!-;, "Ever More" MR. HARDING, Cavatina, " O Love "for me thy POWER," from the Opera of La SONNAMIiULA MISS ARCH. Piano Meditation, " The Dying Poet" Oottschallc. Accompanists, Messrs. LAM BERT and TURRELL. Duet (comic) MRS. RAYNES and MR. HARDING. God Save the Queen ! ADMISSION:-Reserved Scats, 3s; Unre served Seats, 2s; Back Seats, Is. Plan of the i lall can bo seen, and scats secured, it Messrs. Brown and Hon's Music Warehouse, Shortland-street. Tickets may also be obtained from any member of the Committee, at the Institute, or from Mr. R. T. Talbot, Secretary. T ORNE-STREET HALL—HOLIDAY -U TREAT!—K \V. WARD'S VARIETY TROUPE, on THURSDAY, Oth November, in commemoration of the Prince of Wales' Birth day. To conclude with a Select Quadrille Party to holders of Tickets for liivst and second seats. Admission : —Front Scats, Us; Second Seats, 2s ; ]{ack, Is. — X \V. WARD, Manager. AU C LAND CATTLE SHOW jt\- TO BE HELD AT MR. A. BUCKLAND'S YARDS, REMUERA, ON THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 187G, When upwards £500 will be given away in Prizes for HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, POULTRY, DOGS, DAIRY PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, &C, &C. For further particulars, see Posters or Adver tisements in Weekly Papers. Entries close November 1, 1876. WM. PEROIVAL _ Secretary. QOIREE AND CONCERT,' kD you REPAIRSTO PARSONAGE AT OTAIIUIIU, Will be held in the SCHOOL-110 OM, WOOD SID E, On MONDAY, November G, 1870. TEA at G P.M. TICKETS, 2s. 6d. iy EAV M A R X E T H ALL. A BAZAAR of Fancy and Useful Articles will be held in the above place, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY next, October 31st, and. Novem ber 1.->t, on behalf'of the Funds of the Primitive Methodist Chmyli. The Bazaar will be opened at 2 o'clock p.m. Admission — Siximcnue. _ A Refreshment Stall will be provided. PALMERSTON GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Notion is horoby given that a Call (the fourth) of SIXPENCE, per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable J.o the Secretary, at t lie oltieo of the Company, ivapanga Road, Coro niandei, on or before the 18th day of Novem ber, lt>sU J. 11. HARRISON, Secretary. Corotnandel, 27th October, 1576. PALMERSTON GOLD 3VUN ING COM PANY (LIMITED). Notice is h-T-'by given that the FIRST ANNUAL MISKTINTJ of Shareholders in the above Company will bo held at the Registered Otiieu of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coro mantlcl, at 2 p.m. on FiUDAY, the 17th Novem ber, ISTfi. Business: To receive Report and Balance Sheet, and elect two Directors and Auditors. J. LL HARRISON, Secretary. Coromandcl, 30th October, 1876. ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE, BY THE UXDKIiSIGNED, WOOL PACKS, Full Weight and: Size. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. «f IOM FORTABLE Accommodation for \y Iwo Young Men in api'ivate family, where there are no children.—Anpiynt this office. 71 O V E R T O~W, V J © GEN KRAL COMMISSION AGENT, 30, Insurance Buildings. T O H N S (J I>~~|P E T" %? HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL COM MIS SIO N AGIO NT, No. 8, QUKKX-STKEET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30, 187 G. SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence pur Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. •Jjf " ~ O T_ 'J I C E. The Public axe Cautioned NOT TO USE for wrapping or packing purposes, or otherwise to deal in any PAPER BAGS, upon which my name, occupation, and address appear, except those issued by mo or by those in my employ ment. E. WATERS, Confectioner, 82 Queen-street, Auckland. «g|||||jpi O R SALE. 'i'iic Steamship LA BUONA VENTURA, with the well-known Trade to Puriri. The vessel is in first-class condition, and doing a very remunerative business. The owners have deter mined to dissolve partnership, which necessi tates the sale of the steamer. Applications received for one week. For further particulars apply Shortland Wharf. Letters to be addressed T. G. GILLON, Richmond-street, Shortland, jSK^gv I? O R RAGL AN. f*£3its§^M^ The cutter Will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY, the 2nd November. ' For freight, &c, apply to P. CLARK. Agent, Onehunga, 31st October, 187 G. Oneliunga. A NDREW BROWN HILL, late of slm X3_ Duneclin, is requested to communicati with his Father, James M. Hill, 52, Esplanade .Grcenock; or, Mr. R. Logan, North Shore Auckland, who will give him information to hi fldYMitage,



THEATRE R O V A L. Lessee .. R. J. DeLias. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, OCTOBER 31, LAST NIGHT BUT ONE ! Two Comic Dramas TO-NIGHT! THE IRISH EMIGRANT! AND THE TEMPLE OF THE SUN ! TO-MORROW EVENING: BENEFIT OF MR. R. J. DE LIAS, And Positively the Last Night, LONDON ASS UR ANC E ! " Home. Sweet Home !" THEATRE ROYAL, AUCKLAND. COMMENCING MONDAY, 6th NOVEMBER, THE COLOSSAL PANORAMA, THE MIRROR OF ENGLAND! lillustrating every object and scene of interest on THE RIVER THAMES! From its source at the foot of the Cotswold Hills in Gloucestershire, through the City of London, ending at the Pool of London. This magnificent Work of Art, painted in London by the Royal Academy Artists, Messrs. Phillips and Teluitv, on over Half-a-mile length of Canvas, is the LARGEST, most aktistk:, and most COMPLETE work ok abt ever introduced into New Zealand. Each View is 23 feet long, by II in height. The Panorama embraces Three Sections: section" i. Source of the Thames to Wixdsor Castle. Section 11.. Eton College to Chelsea Hospital. Section lIL Lambeth Palace to The Pool of London. To impart additional attraction to this Beautiful Exhibition, (hose Popular Artistes, MR. GEORGE COTTERELL and MISS ISA BELLA CARANDINI (Mrs. Cottehell), have been engaged, and will appear at each performance. Appropriate ENGLISH MUSIC, under the 'direction of Mr. Edward Lewis (his first appearance in New Zealand). Explanatory Historical Lecture, by Mr. Tiios. Kennedy. it'iT Note the Admission :—Dress Circle, 35.; Stalls, 25.; Pit, Is. Commence at 8. Mr. L. P. HUMPHREY, Proprietor. THOS. KENNEDY, Manager. ANNUAL SOIREE OF THE NEW TON CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! J. C. FruTir, President of the A.S.S.U., in the Chair. Addresses by Mr. F. Battlcy, V.P. of A.S.S.U.; the Rev. W. Harris, Rev. J. Lockwood. Mr. Gco. Hern us, and other friends, interspersed with Musical Selections. Tickets, Is. (id., may be had from the Teachers. Tea on the tables at C.30 o'clock. ARTU N I O X MISS TEUTKNBERG Intends disposing of, at an early date, on the Art Union principle, a large number of beauti fully executed NKEDLKWORIC in APPLIQUE, EMBROIDERY, GUIPURE, &c. THIRTY PRIZES. IC9 Mkmbeks at £1 Each. Prize. £ s. d. I—Table Cover 30 0 0 2—Elegant Cushion 6 0 0 3—Footstool 1 10 0 1--Smoking Cap 15 0 s—Pincushion and Watch-Pookot .. 2 0 0 6—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 7 —Lady s Easy Chair 15 0 0 B—Elegant Cushion 6 0 0 9—Tea Coscy 2 10 0 10—Smoking Cap -.. 15 0 11—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 12 —Fire Screen .. .. .. .. 15 0 0 13—Beautiful Cushion COO U —Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 15—Smoking Cap 15 0 16—Tea Cosey 200 17—Footstool 1 10 0 IS —I landsome Cushion 6 0 U 19—Guipure Antimacassar .. .. 5 5 0 20—Pincushion and Watch-Pockets .. 2 0 0 21—Cushion .. .. 500 22—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 23—Tea Cosey 200 24—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 25—Lady's Elizabethian Chair .. .. 12 0 0 2G—Elegant Cushion.. .. .. .. 5 0 0 27—Tea Cosey 2 10 0 28—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 4 0 0 29—Cushion 500 i§£ A TTNION LODGE OF MARK U MASTERS, No. 151, E.C. An Emergency Communication of the above Lodgß will be held in tho Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at 7.30 sharp. By order of the W.M. JAMES C. DOULL, Secretary and Registrar. "| £VS. REWARD.— Strayed off the rim, _iLx? near Henderson's Mill, on or about the 25th September, a Mousey-coloured Heifer, face nearly all white. Anyone giving information of the same to My. Morris, Wb.au Post-oiiice, will receive the above reward. ~ft S. REWARD.— Lost, 5 Tickets of the ®P Licensed Victuallers' Ball, Nos. from 121 to 125. Tue public arc cautioned not to purchase any of the same.—Apply at this ollice. LOST, Silver Geneva. Watch and Jet Chain, in the neighbourhood of the Kara nsahape and Newton Roads.—Apply'to O. S. Ellis, Newton. T OST, on Thursday last, in Hobson or JLJ Queen-streets, some Artificial Teeth.—The finder will receive 10s. reward on returning the same to this oilice. LOST, from the Waitemata Hotel, be tween Friday evening and Saturday fore oon last, October 27 and 28, a Fawn-coloured Cnglish Terrier Dog, black muzzle, aged about ght months. Anyone returning the same to ie Waitemata Hotel wilL be rewarded. Any person found detaining the above dog after this notice will be prosecuted, DO M A IN GA R DENS. WANTED TO SELL, the LEASE of the above Gardens, with ',) years to run (subject Lo the approval of the Domain Board), including Dwelling-house, Stable, Green-house and con tents. Strawberries, and Valuable Stock of Plants.—Apply to William Brighton, present Lessee; or to T. Leigh "White, 31, Insurance Buildings. 1^ O T IC E TO DEBTORS. All Persons indebted to me arc requested, to Pay their Accounts lo either Mr. John Tude iioi-E or Mr. N. MoCULSKT, Hobson-street, at once, or legal proceedings will be instituted. ALEX. jfi. McCULSKY, Grocer, Hobson-street. O BUILDERS.'— Tenders will : be re ceived up to 4 p.m. 011 Wednesday, the 6th November, for the erection of Wcslcyan Chapel at Dovonport, North Shore. Plans, &c., at my oilice, Albert-street.—Edward .Hartley. mo BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS.— JL For Disposal, a BOOT AND SHOE BUSINESS at GRAHAMsSTOWN, established eight years, and doing a good trade. Owner giving up solely on account of bad health. This is a good thing, and will be disposed of cheap. For particulars apply to J. W. HO ARE, High street, Auckland. |VT"OTICE to the Ladies of Auckland and JLI surrounding districts.—Mrs. J. Williams has opened the Shop adjoining the Albert Hotel, Queen-street, with a nice assortment of Goods, comprising Ladies' and Children's Undercloth ing, Ladies' Costumes, Children's Frocks and Pinafores; a choice assortment of Prints and Embroidery, Ladies' Gloves, Ladies' Garters, Lace Frilling, Ribbons of all descriptions. A nice assortment of Earrings, Brooches, Gold plated Lockets, and Fancy Goods 01 every description. Mrs. Williams's business is entirely in the Ladies' and Children's line of/Goods. MOUNT EDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT. . A Meeting of the Ratepayers ot the above dis trict will be held at the. Baptist School-room, Mount Eden Road, on TUESDAY, November 1-i, at 7.30 p.m.. to Elect a School Committee. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. W ° T I G X COMMODORE PULLENG having honor ably surrendered FORT ALEXANDRA Ips successor in command will be happy tc entertain any o£ his friends to a FREE SPiIEAE THIS EVENING, to commemorate his promo tion to so important a post. Commodore Pulleng has been invited to attend and has kindly consented to occupy the Vice Chair, and give a vivid description of the variou: incidents of this now Celebrated Seige. THOS, CAMPBELL, Proprietors



THE HAYMARKET. SALES OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, AND HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, At 2 o'clock. FIRST LARGE WOOLSALE Will be held on TUESDAY, 21st NOVEMBER, 1876. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2. R E M U E R A YARDS.- FOR SALE, on Thursday next, Novom. ber 2, at 12 noon, 50 head Grown Steers, threo-fourths fatted 100 Choice Fat Cattle ■ 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store- Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, NOVEiMBER 11. THE CATTLE FAIR. numbers of Stock \J on one occasion brings a large attendance of buyers, and is mutually advantageous, A second Fair will be held on November 11, tho Saturday following tho Cattle Show, when 1000 head of Store Cattle will be yarded. Entries must be made bclore Thursday, October 2G. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22. WOOL SALE. mi-IE Undersigned will hoM their First _B_ Wool Sale on Wednesday, November 22, at Durham Yards. HUNTER & NOLAN. Full Weight Woolsacks On Sale at Durham yards. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1. PAPAKURA MONTHLY CATTLE SALE. rpHE usual Monthly Cattle Sale will bo JL held on Wednesday next, of above 300 Mead Mixed Store Cattle, Dairy Cows, Sheep, Horses, &c, At half-past 12 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. g H E E~P F A I rT 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". MONSTER SALE OF ENGLISH FUR NITURE AND MIRRORS, £1000 IN VALUE. E. & 11. ISAACS WILL .sell by auction as soon as landed from the Abcrnytc, just arrived from London, the above. Full particulars in future issue. B. TONKS R. C. CARR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3. NOON. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at the Brunswick Mart, on the above date, The Grand Stand, Bar, and Booths The Stone Grotto (for Tea, Coffee, &c,) The Gates and Cards of the Sports at Ellcrs lie Gardens 911 the 9th November (Prince of Wales Birthday), on the occasion of the Caledonian Games. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3. FOR SALE, at Durham Yards, on Friday next, 9 Upstanding Young Riding and Light Har ness Horses from Napier. 1 Two - year - old Thorough-bred Filly, by " Skylark," out of " Phoenix," winner Hawke's Bay Maiden Plate, 1876. AT KLEVEN O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Nov. 3, at 11 o'clock, A Powerful Black Draught Gelding, 1 yaerS old, and staunch in all harness. Set of Buggy Harness, silver-plated mounts, equal to i.ew. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, ~ AT 11 O'CLOCK. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF R. MESSENGER'S ESTATE. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from the Trustees of R. Messenger's Estate, to sell by auction, at the premises, Queen-street, adjoin ing Arthur's Mart, on Thursday, at 11 o'clock a.m., The STOCK-IN-TRADE, consisting of— Confectionery of all kinds. Biscuits, Prunes Preserved "nit, Figs, Walnuts, V-'azil Nuis, ALuMiids, Raisins, Tamt"rinds, Chocolate Creams, Cordials, 1 itters, Pickles, Jams. Essences, Tobacco, Cigars, Show Tins, Show Glasses, I Superior Counter Scales, Weights, &c., Paner Bags, 2 Globes Gold Fish. • Terms—Cash. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER"!*; AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. MACHINES, CORDIAL FOUNTAINS MIRRORS, MARBLE TABLES ' CHAIRS, &c, &c, &c. R. ARTHUR Of AS received instructions from the JLJL Trustees of It. Messenger's Estate, to sell by auction, at the premises Queen-street, adjoin ing Arthur's Mart, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, 1 new Dows and Clark's Generator, Hori zontal, with 2 Washers 1 Second-hand ditto, upright, with 1 washer I Marble Counter Cordial Fountains, with. ' Silver-plated Taps 1 Cyphon Filter, with 3 dozen Cyphong 2 Horizontal Cylinders 17 Upright Cylinders 1 Corking Machine 1 Force Pump 1 Automaton Piano Player 12 Marble Tables (roundf 3 Marble Side Tables 3 Large Handsome Mirrors 2 very Handsome Crystal Chandeliers Chairs, lables. Glassware, &c Sausage Machine and Fillers Largo American Cooking Range Small do. do. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER HANDSOME ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, November 3. at 11 o'olock, HANDSOME ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE/ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. ' Auctioneers. A UCKLAND ALMANAC AND PRO~. A. VINCIAL HANDBOOK. OFFICERS of LODGES, SOCTTPTTirq n «i OTHER PUBLIC BODIES are SStfullv requested to forward to the s^i Of£2b as any as-possible. N FORM \TIO\ uY^S >V «-a8 \ PLICATION in &«♦•AnckU I Almanaa l\a l^ttYiucja.Uland.b.QQk. for 18,f 4 " " lma- na<i