WASTE LANDS BOARD.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Waste Lauds Board was held this afternoon in the offices. Present : Messrs D. A. Tole, chief-commissioner (chair,) Firth, May, Moat, Tonks, and Dr. Campbell. 'applications cor land grants. _ The following persons residing in various settlements, having mostly fulfilled the con ditions of the Lands' Act, applied for grants and conveyance's : George Ross and others, Joseph Beeslcy, Wm. Slater, Martin Bur dett, Thos. Levi Fletcher, Joseph Buckton, Kennett Stewart, and James Slow. William A. Williams, J. H. Faulkner, Kenneth Herport, R. A. Huggins, N. Murphy, Henry Arnold, and Samuel W. Euddeli. Tlie'applications were all satis factory, excepting in the cases of X Stewart, and J. Stow, who had not erected houses on their lands as required by the Act. On the motion of Mr Firth, seconded by Mr May, it was resolved that the grants be issued," excepting in the two cases mentioned, about which further inquiries should be instituted.—Carried. APPLICATION FROM MR. LEE. An application was received from Mr Thomas Lee, who had recently purchased land under an immigration land order, asking whether the spirit of the clause of the Act would not be carried out if he placed another person on the land to represent him, and who would fulfil the conditions and make the improvements by his instructions. The Board considered that the applica tion might be complied with, and Mr Firth moved, "That Mr Lee be informed to accept the interpretation of the clause in that light, being the view taken by the Canterbury Board of Waste Lands." confiscated lands. The Chairman said that a resolution was passed in August .last asking the Govern ment to hand over to the Board the con fiscated land in different parte of the province. Mr Tole then enumerated the allotments and townships situate at Tauranga, Opotiki, Tuakau, Pokeno, Papakura, Cam bridge, Wairoa, and in the districts of the Waikato, amounting in all to 5097 allot ments. It was resolved that the Government be again requested to hand these over to the •control of the Board. (Left sitting.)

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

LIPSEY'S CREDITORS.

A meeting ot the creditors of Francis Lipsey, storekeeper and publican, Oliine muri. The liabilities were £1,900 ; assets nil. The creditors resolved not to recom mend his discharge on the ground of with holding statements. INDIAN FAMINE.

The Indian Famine Relief Fund here amounts to £200, and another £75 is ex pected from balances, and a concert and costume cricket match to come off.

MR ROWE

AND SHIS CONSTI-

TUENTS,

Some of Mr Rowe's'friends,telegraphed to influence his vote for the Government, on the ground that the fate of the Ministry depends upon it. It is not likely to have any effect. The Rotomahana and Enterprise are both laid up. There is no steamer com munication.

The sharemarket is slack. Alburnias dull. Sales at 95s ; Kuranui Hill, 14s 9d ; but few inquiries at that quotation.

Moanatairi tribute, Read and party, lodged 4Si ozs. The shareholders of the Early Bird crushed 30 tons for 14 ozs.

The Alburuia, retortingforthis month, will take place to-morrow, and a good yield will he the result. Specimens and picked stone are now being put through. A little stone has been broken from the drive in the winze on the Whan level, although gold is visible in the stone in the face.

Queen May reef in the new level averages 3|ft wide, and looks well, gold being seen. There is a large volume of water in the reef which is very troublesome to the men working on it. As soon as possible the stoping will be commenced, and a crushing taken out.

Piako.—The reef in the bottom or No. S level is not yet c-.t through. Gold is showing in the stone broken out. It will probably prove to be large. Moanatairi.—Good payable stone con tinues to be taken from the stopes between Nos. 1 and 2 winzes on the 150 feet level. No. 9 reef on the SO feet level in the western drive is looking promising for gold when a few feet more are driven. The cross-cut on the 150 feet level to intersect the cross lode aud Wallace's leader is going on as well as could be wished.

COROMANDEL, this day,

MONTHLY RETURNS OF GOLD. McLean's tribute has 39 ozs ; Tokatea, 89 ozs ; Bismarck, 17 ozs ; Tokatea tribute, 45 ozs; Union Beach. 401 ozs; Corby's claim, 150; Erin's Hope tribute, Pride of Tokatea, 23 ozs ; Sundries, 6 ozs. Kennedy Bay.—The Spitfire and jjEyen ing Star, loaded for Auckland, are wind bound. A cutter arrived yesterday. It is blowing a gale. INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF

A meeting in aid of the Indian Relief Fund was held last night and largely attended. Mr Woollams explained why the initiative was taken by him and proposed that Major Keddell take the chair, which was unanimously carried. The chairman eloquently explained the distress in India, and trusted everyone would contribute according to their means. A committee was appointed to collect subscriptions ; Mr Steele, Secretary; Mr Fraser, Treasurer. A good sum is likely to be handed to the Mayor of Auckland.

(PRE3S AGENCY.)

ALEXANDRA, this day. Kingito Political Usoitsmeat;. There is great political excitement ■amongst the natives just now. Tawhiao is down near Kopua. They are anxious that the present Ministry should keep office. They say the Opposition are afraid that they (the natives) would get justice •done to them, or be honestly treated, and hence their dislike to Sir George Grey.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Mr Leary, late Mayor, is being requested .0 stand again for the Mayoralty. THE ITALIAN OPERA.

£600 worth of tickets have been already •disposed of for the Opera Company.

GREYMOUTH, this day.

DESTRUCTIVE EIRE.

Last night the Dispatch foundry took fire near the boiler. The fire speedily communi cated with the fittiug-room, machine-room, and pattern-shop, which were all destroyed. The fire brigade was promptly on the spot, and saved all other buildings. The damage is not estimated. The property was insured for £3,000, distributed amongst the several offices.

A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER.

Yesterday evening I witnessed one of the most sanguinary battles ever read of. It was between a youth of some thirteen summers andaSpanmn hen. The young hero was occasionally boasting of hia prowess, etc., but on this occasion it was put to the test. A certain neighbour keeps a, number cf hens, and, in particular, a Spanish one, which is the mother of seven little chicks. She was quietly procuring food for them, when our noble hero put in an appearance. No sooner did she perceive him than she made tracks towards him, seemingly bent on mischief. The lad at once placed himself in self defence. This seemed to irritate the gallina more and more, for she flew straight at his face, and caused the bully to turn his back and run. In so doing he fell, and the pjacky hen mounted hiß back, and pecked him severely on the ears and neck. His roars were so loud, that they drew the neighbours to his assistance, and were it not for- them he would have fainted, for he was as pale as a sheet when rescued, and totally uwablo

to utter a word. As soon as the young Hercules came round, h« awned himself with a hatchet, and with the Resistance of his dog, went in pursuit of his foe; when ho came upon her she dashed madly at him again, and caused him to make another bolt,. He, however, did not fall this time, buS, got safely indoors, and swore that he would brain her on some future oooasion. So ended one of the most laughable scenes I ever wit nessed.—Yours, &c, A Constant Readkk.

THEATRE ROYAL.

FIRST APPEABANDE OF MISS MARY LODUSKI YOUNG. The debut of Misa Mary _>d__ski Young on an Auckland stage, aavertieed for la*t night, was eagerly looked forward to by the play-going section of the public, who assembled in respect able numbers to see the new star appear in the play of "Strathmore," a new drama adapted from Ouida's well-known novel of that name. We have considerable diffidence in pa. sing an opinion on Miss Young's acting from last night's Eerformance for more reasons than one. In the rst place, it Is never Baft, to take a first appear ance in a strange theatre as|a. riterion of merit; in the next plooe, the piece being __«w as well as the principal actress, there is a double difficulty in forming a judgment from the absence of any standard of comparison, and also from the probability that a non-suocew. might be more attributable to the deficiencies of the compo sition than to any fault of the player. " Strath more," the novel, undoubtedly possesses splendiu material for dramatisation, but the version pro duced last night i« not calculated to take the town by storm. Its great demerit is lack of incident. Ther^ is cer tainly a duel in the second act, in which the wnole of the deadlyjSbusiness is perpetrated in full view of the audience, but this is almost the only variation from the level flow of the dia logue, which has thegood qualities of point, wit, and appositeness. The emotional passages aro telling, and the plot, as all Ouida's p.ots are, is highly interesting. The story is simple, and told in very few words. An English nobleman, Lord Cecil Strathmore (Mr Belton), is spending a seas-n in Paris with a friend, Bertie Errol (Mr Yerner), to whom he owes his life. He falls violently in love with the noted intrigant-, of the city, a fascinating woman, La Vavasour (Miss Young). A gipsy named Redemptor (Miss Tilly Andrews), who professes the c.rtof fortune telling, and has a lasting hate against La Vava sour, for depriving her of her lover, meet- the two tete-a-tete, and pronounces a moet dismal prophecy, as to the future of their love. This is fulfilled very quickly, for Strathmore falls out witb Errol, whom he suspects of loving La Vavasour, and shoots him in a duel. The catastrophe brings Strathmore to his senses, ' and he makes a vow to avenge his friend's death on the enchantress. Errol leaves a wife ; and daughter, who were unknown to Strath- ' more, but who are left in his charge, as the daughter (Mi.«s Henderson) grows up, she falls in love with her guardian, but the marriage is prevented by a lover, M. Valder (Mr Alexander), • who threatens Strathmore that if he persists in his desinn, he will reveal to Lucille the fact of hia being tho slayer of her father. Meanwhile La Vavasour, as she grows in years, falls from her reign of beauty, and gradually sinks in the social scale till she becoai•■ »n outcast of society. Tho story is brought to a close by the meeting of La Vavasour and Strathmore at the grave of Errol where, after mutual recriminations a re conciliation takes place, and I>a Vavasour, overcame by weakness and emotion, falls dead at her old lover's feet. Miss Young is an actress who attracts by her freshness and : intelligent acting rather than by any dazzling brilliancy. The captivating queen of beauty La Vavasour was not the kind of character in which she would appear at her best. Still she made a good impresHion, and at least on two occasions the demand for her reappearance after '• the fall of the curtain, was loud and continuous Her declamation is beautifully modulated, and her voice is winning and soft, but she has none of that glamour which is iiidi.isolubly connected with the part of an intrigante. ; We shall watch the lady's career with much interest, as we believe she will gain popularity ; as she develops her repertoire of characters. Mr Belton ov. racted the part of Strathmore. : In the powerfully emotional parta be was equal to the occasion, but he was far too impressive in j the unimportant parts of the dialogue, and his | attitude and gestures ware, to say the least, too demonstrative. Mr VerneFs Errol was care fully studied and well acted. Miss Henderson, I as Lucille, was very charming. Mr Alexander, '■ as Valder, was meretorious, but he must learn to mod .rate his tones a little more. Mr Leopold made the most of an effective part. Miss Tilly \ Andrews played the part of the gipsy Redempta \ with nerve and effect. Her forcible declamation i was very notioeable. The piece was uncom- ! monly well mounted, and some of the scenes ! provoked loud applause. Fhe same piece is to j be produced to-night.

IS LEVY THE GREATEST CORNET PLAYER IN THE WORLD ?

(To the Editor of the Star).

Sir,—ln your issue of the 25th ult. you answer the query. "Whether Levy is the best cornet player in the world?" in the affirmative, saying that you never heard his claim disputed. There are in every community a certain number or section -who delight in being in opposition, and are never happy unless taking exception to some fact admitted by everybody but themselves. It is these chronic dissenters to whom we are indebted for the insinuation that in Reyuoldßand Arbuckle, Irevy has hid equals or superiors. Both of these gentlemen are line players, but to bring them into comparison with Levy is ridiculous; as I will prove in a very common sense way. How many are there in this city, say, who ever heard of either? Whereas is there one-tenth or one-fiftieth of those who hear the cornet mentioned, who do not immediately associate Levy's name with the instrument 1 That name is as inseparable from the cornet as Paganlni's is from the violin; and I doubt whether any other instrumentalist stands so much alone, a great landmark in the roll of fame. Kcenig was a great player in his time; but the cornet then was deemed in capable of discoursing anything very sweet. Kcenig discovered its powers in some degree, and astonished the world by so manipulating ita tones as to sing through it; ' but Levy haa perfected this phenomenal performano_, and easily, without any apparent effort, '* sings " the sweetest airs known. Levy is not only a great, playeer, but a "father of the cornet" in bs present perfect form. Many years ago Conrtois, the celebrated maker,- adopted his model; as may be seen from the name being stamped on his instruments. Distin, too, made thousands of pounds by accepting his mouthpiece as oithodox. Apropos of this, I may relate an anecdote. Levy, when a child, had no en couragement to develop a passion he took for the cornet. At five years of age he had saved up money to buy oue. but the idea was deemed ridiculous, and the sum was spent in boots for his "poor feet." But nothing could crush his infatuation. He followed stree*. bands, and acted as music stand fdr itinerant cornet players; one of whom used to wink so diabolically as a signal to turn over that Levy used to wake at night with " that dreadful eye " upon him. One day, after watching about for some time he persuaded an employe of Distin's to "prig" him a mouthpiece; upon which he practised for lyeare, and when he be came famous the great maker allowed him, and still, I believe, allows him, r goodly sum— several hundred pounds a year—for permiHsion to substitute the name of Levy for that of Distin on all the mouthpieces turned out of the factory. Chatterton, the greatest entrepreneur in England, and, perhaps, the world, who now "runs" several London theatros, was then an attendant at the doors of Drury Lane, whore he used to open the carriage doors; and. he recals the time when an occupant of a house in the lane close by used to drive them all mad by incessantly tooting on a cornet which cost fifteen shillings, and had a large hole in it, that greatly interfered with the production of any thing harmonious. The 3'oung aspirant was Levy— now tho greatest living instrumentalist, The effects of this interminable practice has borne such fruit in lip and lung power that Levy can play a tune distinctly, aud without slur or false note in keys reg uiring a range of an octave and an eighth lower and an octavo and an eighth higher than that reached by any known cornet player dead or living. This may sound as if the agent were blowing as woll as his principal, ibut, to substantiate what I say, I suggest that a number of musicians be chosen from the members of the Auckland Choral Society to decide the truth or falsehood of this statement, and if it be untrue they may publicly denounce I_evy,_-nd myself as "frauds." I will, at any race, give them an opportunity to hear him, privately, perform this feat. But it is not pretended that Levy's wonderful com mand over the instrument does uot amount to "in. piration," or its equivalent. In every phase of playing: in tongueing, lipping, lunging—if I may use tUe words—in singing as sweetly as the most accomplished vocalist, or giving the intricate variations of the moßt difficult piece, whose rapid transitions tax the powers of violinists, he is without a rival. If this marked superiority is not a proof that genius is not made, but born, then Levy s career, romantic as it is, ranks as the most wonderful of all the stories of the stage. His devotion to music was too passionate and steadfast to yield to bitter penury or the utter lack of fostering or patronage. He got his tuition from street organs, to be allowed to turn whose handles he bribed tho proprietors with his earliest pennies, or from looking upwards into a street cornet-player's face for ten hours a day. His opportunities for practice consisted in blowing through his "prigged" mouthpiece. He got his living as soon as lie was able to do anything, by "supeing" at the great London theatres, and underwent all the hardships and privations a poor friendless boy could expe rience. Such, however, was his fitness to be a player—his destiny, as it -were—that his mouth piece practice enabled him to play a tune the first time he put a cornet to his lips, and in three days he blew himself into Charing Cross hospi tal through exhaling from the lungs direct instead of from the chest. Here hi. career was nearly cut short, for his life was dospaired of. He recovered, however, and Hughes, the cele brated horn-player, hearing of a boy who played the cornet, crudely yet divinely, up a court, found him out, and taught him how to blow. Query: Did Hughes ever give lessons to any of our legislators T Godfrey, of immortal band fame, heard of him. and gave him a chance to earn eight shillings a week in his band. Still the cornet was not then an instrument to offer even a phenomenal but unknown player a rapid rise to fame, and Levy attracted no great notice till one night a Princess audience made Fechter wait till he had repeated a sol. oi hi. CV. a corn

a position that be had played in the orchestra. , i London managers then saw it would be to their • interest to star the young fellow. My friend, 3 Mr Edward Ellis, late dramatic editor of the i " San Francisco Call,' and the " Melbourne r Echo," an old Loudon critic, cays of him:—" He {, first came prominently before the London pub i lie some thirteen years ago, in the magnificent 1 series of autnmnal orchestral concerts, which I . the late reverend composer, Alfred Mellon, used j to give annually at the Royal Italian Opera j House, in Covent Garden/ There, surrounded { by the best instrumentalist! in the world, and I with a band of unequallaa b-_.u.y and excellence ; at his back, he had the proper opportunity for . ! display, and seized it manfully. It was no light ' : task to attract attention in a concert where | Carlotta Patti and Lemmens Sherrington were j : the vocalists; where WTenieuaski, Bottesini, 1 Pratten, Nicholson, Lazarus, Julia Carreno, j J Sophie Hielbron, and Marie Krebe, discoursed • the sweetest and most perfect music from violin ■ ' and contre basse, from flute and clarinet, oboe ' and piano; and where the symphonies of • Beethoven were played with as much accuracy j as the waltzes of Strauss. But with all the '■. memory of the lamented Koenig against him, 1 he conquered, and his life since then has been ' one perpstual scene of triumph. The Courts j of Europe, the great festivals of America, the halls of the largest Australian cities, have re sounded with the plaudits lavished upon a self- ( made man, still young, who has discovered un dreamt of capabilities in the most brilliant of in struments, and proved himself before the world to be one of the foremost musicians of the age," j This is but a precis of a history as well known i in European and American musical circles as ! anything ever recorded of a public performer. ! No manbas ever been more signally favoured, j He has played by special command before Her i Gracious Majesty frequently, andlikewise under the immediate patronage of several other • European sovereigns. The Emperor of Russia was conspicuously gracious to him, allotting him apartments in the Royal Palace at St. Peters burg, and electing him Chief Bandmaster of the Russian armies. By the Emperor's command, too, and greatly against the wish of the directors, Levy was allowed to play at the great musical festival in honor of the French retreat from Russia when Moscow was burnt. This is an ex clusively Russian affair, and Levy is the only ! foreign artist who was ever permitted to take part in it. But it is not necessary for me to follow his course through Europe and America, where he went last as a trump card for the Centennial, at which his playing was a feature I noteworthy even amidst a whole world's mar vels. I am provided with some thousands of notices expressing their opinion respecting Levys power and genius; these I shall freely distribute, ; and it will bo seen, on. perusing them, that no Australian critic has attempted criticism. Dr. Neild, of "The Australasian," the ablest and ' mostfastidious of our writers, loses himself in ad miration. He sajs:—"l can imagine him lead- ; ing a band at the head of a regiment, playing | some national air,{that, even less excellently j : played, would stir the hearts of soldiers into daring. How impetuously they would rush | , into the thickest of the fight. You remember : the fable iv which a trumpeter was captured, ; j and who, when he b- gged to be spared because , : he was a non-combatant, was told he was the j ; most dangerous man in the army, because he J inspired others to fight, and must therefore die. . 1 If Air Levy were ever captured by an enemy, ; 1 : under such circumstances, he would be put to : death at once." In addition to this, Dr. Neild : compares his first hearing Levy to a trip he once took to the top of the Monument in Lon- J don. He had toiled and toiled till he thought . no building could possibly be higher, but he met { a man coming down, and found that he had still a long way to go. He meant that he thought he j : had hoard all that was beautiful in instrumen- ' talism, but Levy opened up to him whole regions ' of fresh delights. His notice, as you will see, is j ' a poem more fit for the circulating library novel ; than the sober pages of an- influential news- • . I paper. Mr Keily, of tho "Argus," tho musical critic par excellence of Australia, writes in the . same strain. The dramatic editor of the ■, : "Register,' in his notice of the first perform- . ance in Adelaide, says :—" We shall have an ; opportunity of referring to Mr Levy's defects on i j a future occasion, to which we shall presently ; : allude." But he finishes thus—"We have inti- < ! mated above that we should possibly on some i . future occasion point out Mr Levy's defects as j an instrumentalist. We intend doing so as soou as we have discovered what they are. At ' 1 • present wc are in the dark upon that point. : \ We seriously doubt if he has any." I trouble t you with this long letter because lam aware < that certain envious and carping persons, pre- j - ; tending to be critics, sneeringly dispute Levy's ' claim to greatness as an instrumentalist. What I have said is admitted as fact, and stands re- 1 corded, and I am too well awnre that if it, can ; £ be refuted I should be iniuring my principal's ] - business in this colony to hazard a contradiction, i As I said before. Levy gives a public perform- ! ( anee ; he will ask tho critics, musical and : literary, to a private one, and if they do not | endorse all that has been said or written of his j E laying, then he need not commence his season ; _ ere. Hoping you will deem this letter of suftl- , ( ci .nt interest to give it insertion, I am, sir, j - yours, &c, j

Richmond Thatcher.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1877.



Intending exhibitors at the forthcoming Agricultural and Pastoral Association are requested to make their entries at the office of Mr Percival thejsecretary Hobson Build ing, Sbortland-Street, on or before Friday next at 1 o'clock p.m. We understand the* arc a large number of entries already rnado.



To sit on your verandah and really enjoy the open air on a sunny day you should s.rocure the luxury of a Japanese Verandah Hind, made of thin bamboo, casting a delightful shade without entirely obscuring the view or gentle breeze. These may be purchased for a small sum at the City Hall Arcade, varying in length from nine to twelve feet. As also the Patent Roller Blind, for windows ; self -acting, of simple construction ; highly commended by all who gave tried them. Every new house should be fitted with them. The greatest variety of Linoleum (the world-renowned cork floor cloth) Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Tablecloths, Curtains, Drawing-room Suites, Dining, Sitting, and Bedroom Furniture, is to be seen at the City Hall Aicade. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid free of charge by the proprietors.—HOLLO WAY, Garlick, and C_-A_.wei_l.—[Advt.]



WANTED TO RENT, a small furnished Cottage near town.—State terms, H., Star office. "OjTANTED KNOWN.—Monthly Nurse v y and Midwife; firat-class references.— Mrs Wells, Parnell, at back of Mr Robinaon, chemist. ANTED, a Nxu-"fsegnT__b^m_nsor" 16, with references.—Mrs Syms, Grey street. "TIT ANTED, a General Servant, with ▼ V references.—Mrs Hatswell, Princes-st. IH|TANTED, a Housemaid able to do V . ordinary washing.—Apply Mrs. Phillips, Foresters' Arms, Albert-street. X^TANTED, a supply of Fresh Butter v v and Eggs.—Apply to D. Campbell, Grocer, Newmarket. WANTED, a good General Servant; one accustomed to children. — Mrs. E. Combes, Grafton Road. ANTED, for the Blacksmithing, im mediately, a strong Boy.—Mr. McMillan, Vulcan Lane. ANTED, a Lady to Adopt a healthy, intelligent, and pret.y boy, 2 years of age; blue eyes, flaxen hair, and sweet temper.— Apply at this office. ANTED, for Hawke's Bay, a first class Dressmaker; one who can do millinery preferred.—Mr. Snedden, at Messrs Owen and Graham's, Queen-street. '\fi_T ANTED, by a respectable person, a . ¥ situation as Housekeeper, or wait on an invalid lady or gentleman; references required. —Address "E. 5.," Post-office, Parnell. ANTED, Good Tailoresses ; highest wages; constant work.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street, opposite the Cottage of Content Hotel. ANTED, 2 Experienced Canvassers, with good references.—Apply to J. B. Sinel. Bible Depot, Queen-street Junction. ~\)U~ AN TED, a Salesman used to the v V trade.—Clarkson and Co., Bootmakers, 198, Queen-street. ANTED, a smart Waiter.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel, Queen-street. XfcT ANTED, to Let, 6-roomed House.— j i Apply to William Scott, Mount-street. TIT ANTED, for the country, a smart T t Lad able to milk a cow.—Apply office of this paper. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. T. Leigh White, Carlton Road. "WTO"ANTED, for a Waikato Hotel, a good V ¥ Woman Cook; also, a smart Waitress and Housemaid.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. WANTED, " Peerage and Baronetage of United Kingdom." Burkes or Lodges illustrated edition preferred, or one giving description of arms.—Apply hy letter, stating terms, to "Peerage," STAR office. "\]_T ANTED, a General Servant for V T Farmers' Hotel, Drury; must be a good laundress.—Apply Mrs. Pollock, Queen-street. . ANTED, a Waistcoat Maker; con stant employment; highest wages paid. —H. L. Posseniskie, Shortland-sireet- ANTED, one pair Hand Sawyers.— J. W. Waller, Onehunga. ANTED, the Boot and Shoemakers of Auckland NOT to seek employment at Mr. Hemua's Excelsior Boot and Shoe Factory i until the present strike is ended. ANTED those in want of Money to call on their Uncle, at the London Loan 1 Qffi ce^undcr Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. __



WANTED, the Ladies of Auckland, Suburbs, and C-untry to know that I only charge Is. for getting them a Bervant, and 6_L to the Servants for getting them a situation. References sent with all servants.—Mrs. Els more's Registry OflW, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Youth to make himself generally useful in a country hotel.— Apply at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning at the STAMtoffloe. WANTED, smart Youth, 16 to 18. to attend to a gentleman's carriage drive and be use___s Plorighmaa, female House keepers, Boy to milk.—Hannaford-3 Registry, Queen-street. WANTED sensible people to read this through. I have 288 doz. Key Rings, at Id each; 36 doss. Shirt Fronts, with collars, at 2d; 18 doz. children's Railway Trains, at 6d; 360 doz. Watch Keys, 6 for 3d; 6 doz. Dinner Knives, 4d each; II doz. Brass Candlesticks, 6d each; 12 doz. Corkscrews, 6d each; 12 doz. Riding Whips, 1/; Prunella Boots (without toe caps), 6/6; a lot of superior Kid Boots, with brass heels. Low as the above prices are, considerable reductions to wholesale buyers. Prunella Boots (without toe-caps), 6/6; more of the splendid 2/ Tea; fresh lot of ladies' Kid Boots, with brass heels; lot of children's fashionable strong Shoes, &c., Sec— W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, oorner of Hobson street. ANTED, 20 good Bushmen.—Apply on Saturday, from 2 to 4 o'clock, to,j. W. Waller, Onehunga. | W~ "ANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working-men s Public Baths. N.B—No reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart. Victoria-street East, oorner of High-street. HOUSE Wanted, to Purchase; must have six roonss and good allotment, ■within a mile of Post-office. State terms.--C. Williamson. Vulcan Lane. ANTED,! a good General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs. Nel*on, Union-street, nearly opposite Cook street. WANTED, the Public of Auckland to know that L Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out two more shipments of Men's, Boys', and Youths' Summer Clothing, which will be sold at large discounts, to make room for a third .shipment shortly expected po-t City of Auckland. _ ANTED KNOWN, every description of Jewellery, Old Gold, Silver, Mnsical Instruments Bought, Sold, or Exchanged, at the London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. WANTED- ___aown, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds 'of Timhe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum I_aths, Shingles, Sec, &C_, at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cua tom-house-etreet. WANTED Known, that mucn tune an trouble will be saved, and a groa saving effected, if the public, instead of running into different tailors' shops, will call upon I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, who offers the best West end of London Clothing, in the most fa .hionable styles, at prices fully 20 per cent lower than they can be made in Auckland to order for. Any garment will be altered to suit. W "ANTED KNOWN, that J. Hart has opened the Loan Ofßoe where any sum from ls. to £500 can be had on every description of jewellery, watches, ladie*' and gentlemen's wearing apparel.—Note the address : J. Hakt, London Loan Office, Victoria-street, under tlie Theatre RoyaL iFa/E have on Sale a lot of first-clasa T . Iron Tanks; also superior Waikato and Screened Bay Coals.—W. & G. Winstone. W~ ANTED, Everybody to come and Buy the Bargains at E. T. Herbert's, Draper, Upper Symond-street, who is giving up business, leaving the colony, and selling every thing Less than English Cost to effect a Speedy Clearance. W" ANTED KNOWN.—The Lowest Rate of Interest is charged at the London Loan Office, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. "OTTANTED, a young Man accustomed TV to the butch/Bring.—G. Hulnve, Butcher, Queen-street. ANTED, for Hawke's Bay, a first class Dressmaker who can do Millinery. —Apply to Mrs. Sneddon. Owen & Graham, Queen-etreet. j ANTED, a Man and Wife without incumbrance ; must understand garden- ' ing. milking, &c—Apply to W. C. Dennes, ! Queen-street. j W~~ANTED Known, that I am Selling ! Off for two weeks only. I have about | •100 Ladies' Chignons left, and I will sell them I very cheap, 9d to 2s; Plaits, from 6d to ls 3d; i Chi «mon Boxes, only 2d e«_ch; lot of Maltese j I*a *. Collars, ls and 2s each; Croche CoL\rs, i Is ; lot of Linen Collars, 4d each ; Black Dress ! Buttons, 2id dozen; Children's Sun Hate, ls 3d \ to 2s; Bonnet Shapes, 2d each; Children's Straw ] Hats, lOd. new shapes ; Black Beaded Belts. \ only ls 6d, worth 8s; Crochet Cotton, 2s 4d box; : Paper Collars, 5d box; lot of Artificial Flowers, j 2d, 3d, and id each ; Washing Lace, Id to ls 4d ■ yard; a few Pieces of Summer Dresses, 6d to Is yard; lot of Velvet, Nos. 30, 40, and 50, 3s<t-d, 4s 6d, and 5s 6d per piece of 18 yards}: lot of j Ribbons will be sold cheap (going out of this | line); Children's Kid Boots, *_ 6d; Maids' Lace- j up Boots. 1 and 2 size, 4s 6d, 2 pairs for 8s 6d ; ! Ladi-Ms' Kid Boots, 7, 'G; Men's Bluchers, GJ6 ndSJ; Cod Liver Oil, only 4d bottle; small boU of Salad j Oil, Id; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, 7d per dozen ; good Tea, _te 4d per lb., equal to 3s Tea, j 31bs. for 6s : Bath Bricks, 3d each; large bars of ' Soap, 5d ; Clothes Pegs, 4 dozen for 6d; Whiting, ' 51bs. for 6d; Sperm Candles, lid lb. packet; j Brown's Corn Flour, 6d lb. packet; Epsom Salts, : 5d per dozen packets; Peacock's Jams, 8d per tin ; Washing Powder, only 6d dozen packets; j Lemon Peel, ls 8d per lb. ; Cocoa, Is 8d lb. ; Wood Matches, Is Od per gross, 2d dozen; ' Spectacles, only ls; lot of Spectacle Cases, only : 2d and Gd each ; Note Paper (6 sheets), G En- I vclopes, 1 Sheet Blotting Paper, Pen. and Pen holder, only 2d packet. Selling Off for two weeks.—H. WATTS, l.tt-street.—Large Pie j Dishes, 2s each; Chambers, 2s and 2s Gd; small ! Wine Glasses, 3d : Salt Cellars. 3d each, 2s doz.; j Glass Egg Cups, Id each; Thimbles, 3 for 2d ; Baking Soda, 4d lb. ; 3 of the best Chignons and ,' a box, for 4s 6d; Mouse Traps, 2d each, 4 forGd: ! Light Blue, 9d lb. ; Glass Sugar Basins, full of j iam, only lOd; Gla:3s Tumblers, with jam, 9d; ! Glass Cream Jugs, with jam, 9d; Washing Soda", I 41bs. for Gd ; Children's Elastic Garters, only 2d nair; small bottles of Castor Oil, 4d bottle, four bottles for ls 2d; Dress-holders, Id each; Back i Combs, 9d to ls Gd; Glass Sugar Basins and I Cream Jug, only ls the pair; Bryant and Mays' j tin box of Matches, two boxes for 3d, ls 4d per | dozen; Elastic, two yards for lA—October 17. i 18?7- . ' WANTED, to Lease for a term, an Allotment pleasantly situated near Queen-street.— For particulars apply Star Office.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tbe matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 187G," and of the Bankruptcy of Henry Gardner Hunt, of Ngaruawa hia, in the Provincial District of Auck land, Farmer. Whereas a sufficient number of Creditors of the said Henry Gardner Hunt not having attended at the First Meeting, appointed to be held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on Monday, the 29th day of October, 1877, at half-past 12 o'clock in the afternoon, I do hereby, under the powers vested in me by the 46th •Section of the said Act, appoint Thomas Mac ffarlane, of Auckland, a Certificated Accountant in|Bankruptcy, to be Creditors' Trustee. Dated, at Auckland, this 30th day of October, 1877. EDWARD S. "WDLLOOCKS, Registrar. E. T. Dufaur, Wyndham Chambers, Solicitor for the said H. G. Hunt. tmammmmmmmmmmm i. wimiiimmEßmmatmmmammaaßßKamaa T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. Brethren are requested to assist at the FUNERAL of the late Brother Robert Barrett, on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, at 3 p.m., from Claremont House, Princes street. Costume: Plain Mourning, White Gloves and Tie. WM. CHAS. WALKER, R.W.M, X^EVONPO-RT HIGHWAY I)ISTRICT WANTED, a Man to act as Nightman for the District, and to work on the roads. W. H. BROWN, Chairman of District Board. m O BE SOL D. POTATOES f POTATOES ! NOW LANDING, Ex ' Flora,' @ L_-T_*___Toe_., in lots to suit purchasers, At £3 per Ton, Sacks included. Delivered within the City. Weight taken at Weighbridge. Orders must be given at once. R. ARTHUR Auctioneer.



, I T>IAE-0 GOLD MINING COMPANY I JL (LIMITED). i The First Annual General Meeting of Share ■ holders of this Company will be held at the Company's Offioe, Shortland-street, Auckland. I on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, at 2 p.m. Business: To receive Reports and Balance ' sheet, election of Two Directors and Auditor; also, to authorise the Directors to let the whole or any portion of the Mine on tribute. > By order of the Diiectors, , F A WHITE, Managex. 0-_Crfrar_3,_B7?. HOMEWARD BOUND EXTENDED GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED). Shareholders indebted, to the Company for j ! Call due on the 10th instant, are requested to j take notice that the twenty-one days grace , allowed by the Act, for payment of Call, will expire on the 31st instant, and that the Shares upon which the call may be due after said date, will be dealt with in such manner as the Directors determine. D. G, MacDONNELL, Manager. Thames, October 25.1877. THE TOOKEY TRIBUTE COMPANY, (LIMITED.) CAPITAL, £7.500. IN 20.000 SHARES OF SEYKN SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE EACH. This Company, formed to work in the Tookey Mine at the Thames Goldflalds under a Tribute Lease granted by the Tookey Quartz Mining Company. Limited, has determined to offer to the Shareholders in the Tookey Quartz Mining Company and the Public one-half (10.000) the Shares in the Tribute Company, on the follow ing terms, viz:—One Shilling per Share on Application, and the balanoe, of 6s 6d per Share, by Calls as required. The Proprietors retain 10,000 Shares for their interest ih the Tribute, paid-up to Two Shillings and Sixpenoe per Share. All Colls and Deposits received will be placed to the credit of the Tribute Company, j and expended in tho development of the Mine. | The Tookey Quartz Mining Company ceased j working their Mine from want of funds in i August, 1875, when there were indications that ! a rich Deposit of Gold might soon have been j met with, as will be seen by the following ex tract from the Mine Manager's report: "I ! would urge upon your coesideration, as soon as I the financial position of the Company will admit, I to extend the work on this section (400 foet level) of the reef, as I am of opinion that it is on the borders of another run of Gold, and if the works at the 600 feet level is alone relied upon, a valuable run of Gold may be entirely ru-seed." To enable the Directors to continue Prospect ing, an extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders \ was called, and an increase of Capital j determined upon, but a sufficient number of the New Issue of Sharve vat not applied for j to warrant the Directors proceeding further, I and it was determined to wait for awhile I until perhaps confideno- in Mining speculations j at the Thames was restored. Another effort to float th_ New Shares was recently made, but although there was more response j from the New Zealand Shareholders, but | comparatively few applications wore ; ! made by Shareholders in Australia. It was re- i solved, therefore, by the Tookey Board to enter- j j tain an offer made to work the mine on Tribute, | j and the present Tribute Company is the out- | I come of that resolution- j Since the cessation of work by the Tookey ' j Company, the Mine has been completely drained j j and ventilated. The first by the operations of I the United Pumping Association, and the latter j I by communications that have been opened uo j with the workings of adiaoent Mines, so that now the Tookey mine is in a position to be ' I worked at a comparatively nominal cost, j | Another inducement for further Prospecting I the ground is that some experts are of opinion j - that the Reef which dips into Tookey Mine, and j j that gave such large yields of Gold to the Manu kau, Golden Crown, and Caledonian Mines, has ; I been left untouched in the Tookey Mine, and a | Reef in close proximity followed in its stead, so': that it is not nnprobable that but a little further ; i exploration, guided by the experience of those j whose attention has been directed to the subject, ' will »esult in the disoovery of a patch such as made the Mines named above so famous, indeed i its realisation may be reasonably looked for. i There was taken from the Reef, before it j dipped into the Tookey Mine, Gold as follows: Golden Crown 76,996 ounces I Caledonian 246,723 ounces | Realising together with that of the Manukau Mine, about One Million sterling. Ab the reef ! between the patches is generally barren, and • comparatively littlo driven upon, a single stroke of a pick on the Reef where not prospected might bring to light a patch equal in value to either that has preceded it, in which case share holders would be amply rewarded for a very small risk of loss. Applications for Shares must be made to the Secretary at the Offioe of the Company, Short land-street, Auckland, on or before noon of Thursday next, November Ist. CHARLES TOTHILL. Secretary, pro tern. i Auckland, October 27,1577. I TTVEVONPORT LODGE, LO.G.T. The Members of the above Lodge are re quested to meet in the Lodge-room on WED NESDAY, 31st instant, at 7.30 p.m., for the con sideration of important business. QALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. CLARKSO!. & CO., who are leaving the Province, will give their old friends and the public an opportunity to refit at Low Prices, for a period of Fourteen Days. Goods and Furniture not removed will be Cleared by Accrrior.. It is respectfully requested that outstanding accounts be paid forthwith, to enable us to close up our Auckland business. $__L The Sale is Now on. CLARKSON & CO . 198, Queen-street. P~ET_SONAL— iTThomas Jones, late of the 65th Regiment, will see Sergeant Spoafenian, of Mangaro, on the 3rd of November, he will hear of something to his advantage. I HEREBY authorise Mrs. Alicia Lorcgan to receive and get in all Debts due to myself and Brother.—(Signed), Bartholomew Lortc gan. Witness: Edward Smith.—26th October, 1877. mjENDEKS FOR PRINTING. Town Clerk's Office, October 2-lth. 1877. ' . The City Council will reoeive Tenders for Printing until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, : the 31st instant, for a period of Twelve Months, • from the Ist November proximo, in accordance i with specifications to bo viewed at this office. | The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. I ; Tenders to be endorsed as above. I : P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TENDERS FOR FENCIS G AND | SCORIA. i Town Clerk's Office, Oct. 30,1877. Tenders will be received until noon of FRI- ! DAY, 2nd November, for about 60 Chains of Four-rail Fencing, in terms of specification at this office. AiSO, For 500 Cubic Yards more or less of Scoria for Roads, and 18 Cubic Yards Stones for Channel. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mo EXCAVATORS AND OTHERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, November 3, for Excavating Allotment, and Lowering Building, in Lome EDWARD BARTLEY, Albert-street. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur diy, the 3rd November, for the erection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. Plans, Sec, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. TENDERS' are invited for Construction of Two Miles of Tramway at Manukau Heads. Intending Tenderers can go by steamer on Tuesday morning to view ground and get particulars. J. W. WALLER, Onehunga. TENDERS FOR REMOVAL OF CITY NIGHT SOIL, fee- Town Clerk's Office, October 26,1877. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, November the 7th, for the Removal of Night Soil, &c, in terms of specifications and conditions to be viewed at the Office of the City Surveyor, Queen-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mEN DEES FOR EARTHWORK. Wanted, Tenders for 15,000 Yards of Earth moving at the Helensville Extension of the Kaipara Railway. ALEX. SMITH, Helensville. m E N D E R S" TENDERS are invited on or before WED NESDAY, 7th November, for the Erection of a Brewery in New Plymouth. Plans and specifications can be seen at the I Masonic Brewery. > JAMES PAUL.



r , "VTILLA RESIDENCE.-FOR SALE, a V New and Beautifully-finished Villa of six ■ rooms; delightful view; corner allotment.— Apply Mrs. Pollock, Prospect Terrace, adjoining , AH Saints' Chinch. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage and Freehold Allotment in Cook-street-— ; Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort ; street. FCR SALE, 254 acres Good Land, near Wairoa Soutk.-^For par tic mars apply to J. F. Stewart, Commission Agent, Shortland street. _£•-a £b to £1000 LENT, on Building iclfe' .JL Vf Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. , rrT 6 l c f" !JL Those Commodious Premises, lately j occupied by Herr Schott, 30, Shortland-street, j suitable for Evening Parties. Assemblies, Lec tures, and Concerts, &c Sec If required, the adjoining Premises, consisting of twelve (12) Large and Spacious Rooms, suitable for an Hotel or Private Boarding-house. Terms easy. Apply to SAMUEL BROWN, Shortiand-street. N.B.—The Hall is open for engagement any j evening during the week. Terms moderate. TO LET, a seven-roomed House, top of Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. "fcTOETH SHORE.- Alix^_m.ed Fnr-~ AN| nished House to Let; splendidly fur nished, and well situated. Also, several D-vel li g-houses and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. Duder. Jpnj 15sTPER ACRE.—6O acres of good Land -*J- south of Auckland.—S. Vaile. Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. -t?_f__ CASH, £250 at 8 per c_nt.7l.alance by e+aKJ\y weekly payments of 15... Price, £350 Comfortable well-finished Suburban Residence —S. Vaile. Shortland-street, next Po .t-office. 4?*>QA —COUNTRY STORE "FOR "SALE c- .Ov. in a rapidly rising district. Cor : ncr lot of 1 acre, with Store and Six-roomed j Dwelling, 4-etall Stable, Slaughterhouse, Sheds, ! &c. Price, £280. There is a good opening for a j Blacksmith in the district.—a. Vaile, Land and ] Estate Agent, Shortland-street. AC*Q_A_6\— HOUSE of six rooms, with <30<V-_b\/ Coal-shed, well, &c. ; situated in the best part of Vincent-street; price £2__.— I S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Sh .rtland i street., i 4?Q/!_ CASH balance by weekly paj ment3, *vV a very neat and pretty Cottage, 20 minutes' walk from Queen-street; price £250.— S. Vaile, House and Land Asent, Shortland street, next the Post-office. -_? 1 £__! —FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, Rich er ItPv. mono Road, for S .le for £150; ex cellent view, paved var . good well; easy terms. C. Williamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. IO ACRES of GOOD LAND, fenced, divided 'V into Paddocks, and in Grass; with d-roomed House, Cowshed, &c.; only 4 miles from Auckland; prioe £600.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. next Post offioe. SHORE.-For Sale, a beautiful A . Villa, lately occupied by M__. Fendelow. The grounds are laid out in croquet lawn, shrubbery, &c; and the interior is beautifully fitted up with oven«, register grates, &c. Price £450; cost double the money. The owner is leaving for England.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. L' _INCLON-STREET, Ponsonby. — For Sale, a Pretty Cottage, with shrubbery, a few paoes from Ponsonby Road. Price, £255 J. M. Lennox. Estate Agent, Auckland. _\N ° T, i c X For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station; 209 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, Sec, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Applyto John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, . Land Agent.



LAKE TARAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness, Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Land Agents. WO HOUSES to Let in Chapel-street, near St. Matthew's Church.—Apply to T. Major. Grooer, Wellesley-street. TO LET, on Parnell Rise, that comfort able Dwell_ng-hou_e known as Broughton Hall, containing 10 rooms, lately in the occupa tion of Captain Robertson. Also, two good Cottages.- Apply Meckan's Grocery Store. TO LET, a Furnished Room, suitable for one or two single gentlemen, with use of Sitting-room, within five minutes' walk of Queen-street,* private famdy; no cnildren.— Apply at this office. TO LET, or for Sale, in St. George's Bay. a Nine-roomed House, in good order, with about an acre of land; rent very low.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LJ__T, at the corner ot Codrington street and Great North Road, commanding a delightful view ot the Surre.- Hills estate, a well-finished Six-roomed House, with three fire-placee, cup-boards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on, Sink, etc. Rent, lis.—Apply to R. Downey, on the premises; or to Mr. Baxter, corner of Karangahape and Newton Roads. -T.O LET, two well-fiuished six-roomed JL Houses, in the Grafton Road, in thorough repair, Rent, 12s per week.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. FOR SALE, a marine family Residence, with 2 acres of land and splendid View, at Bella Vista, Ponsonby; just bubt: fwmtage to Waitemata River; fresh water creek running through the property, and sand beach for bathing, .boating, &c. Terms very easy. Also to let, comfortable Residence near Ponsonby Hall. Aytply at office.—Masefield & Co. TO LET, at a low rental, House of six rooms, pantry, scullery, stable, cowshed, &a, with 2* acres rich volcanic soil; fifteen minutes walk from Newmarket Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. rpiO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, _JL with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply tc W. Aitken. 4® tl PER FOOT. Capital Building, 3& JL Abetment 116 and SO. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. Vaile, Laud and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. X^TOTICE OF REMOVAL.—J. Alwinger, Af! Tailor, begs to inform his Customers and general public, that he has REMOVED to his NEW PRE MI SE S. No. 20, VICTORIA STREET, where he has an Entirely New Stock of Well-assorted Goods of every description of Gentlemen's wear. TU R~K I S H BATHS! TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—ln addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the season, from 6 p.m., for 2/6. (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, f-om 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, _3± Is., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. T\EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. The undersigned are prepared to receive offers of House Property suitable for a Parsonage, in connection with. Trinity Church. State lowest cash price and particulars to RICHARD CAMERON . m_r,«™_«i_-«_i BEN J. TANNER ,- Churwardens. . ' m H. H A L L & C 0., HIGH-STREET Se VULCAN LANE (Late Messrs Low and Motion's Store). ON SALE -120 tons FLOUR, in sacks, half-sacks, and quarter-sacks 300 sacks OATS 180 „ SHARPS 30 „ PEARL BARLEY 60 „ OATMEAL 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 24 „ BACON.& HAMS. C. 0 R SALE (CHEAP), NEWCASTLE COALS, Ex ' Caberfeidh,' IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, AIXUrOSIDE OR DELIVERED. J. CRAIG, FORWSTREET.



' A GKEat SWING TO ALL WHO j • X3~ BUY FOR CASH. ." During th e „ ext mon f__ __ VERY DECIDED Adva_.t._g_. lnay be had by all Ready Honey ' Buyers, as the Entire Stock of PLAIN and USEFUL GOODS. FANCY GOODS, DRESSES, MH-LINERY, a nd u OSTUMES art , MUCH REDUCED in PRi CEi to the time 6. JUST OPEXE^ fob THE SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE: >L.„„^ _ | ! FRENCH MILLINERY. •- { COSTUMESF P. {) STRAW GOODS, R )( SKIRTS, < )( 12 {) FEATHEIFS. H { FLOWERS, I )( LF.IJ-I.EFL.Is q - g )( PARASOLS, a g 1| UNDERCLOTHING, " -. )( MILLINERY, fc £ )( TRIMMINGS, H 5 ){ &o- &C &c. Q M NEW DRESS GOODS, Og ( ft < )( MUSLINS. m p M PRINTS, D hh )( PIQUES and other Washing ""» g j( -Materials. M )( 100 Pieces NEW JAPANESE ;__] )( SILKS to bo sold cheap. £ j| BLACK SILKS. P3 )( MANCHESTER GOODS. O )( R w &C, .CO., &C )!xxxxxxxxxxxx_;x )( LINABURY'S MILLINERY ! We offer the Largest Steak aud Lowest Prices in the City. SPRING AND SUMMER STYLES NOW IN. Dressmaking on thk Pbbmisbs. A. L INA_¥iRY & C°" 204 &206, queen-street, Auckland.



JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE. Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to. meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour oa arrival of Steamer. Comibrtable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. "TAXATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE Jj. INSURANCE COMPANY OF . NEW ZEALAND. Capitat. £1.000,000 Reserve £65,000 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRK and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURR EN T RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claim* ■ HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, " 'Vuckland Branch. lyr O N U MENTAL. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the lato firm of James H. Buchanan and Co., in resuming Ba3iness on his own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown. Victoria-street East, north side, trust 3to receive a share of patronage, and will warrant good workmanship and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. KST Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, Same side as Greyhound Hotel. AUCKLAND DIOCESAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of the Association will be held TO-MORROW (Tuesday*, at St. Paul's School-room, at 4.15 p.m. The Clergy and Superintendents oi all Church Schools arc re quested to attend. Important Business. R. S. HASSARD, Hon. Sec. cer_^s-S^.€cf>> DOAED OF EDUCATION. The names of intending Competitors for the Provincial Scholarships must be sent in to the and ersigned not later than THURSDAY NEXT, November Ist, 1577. The Examination will take place in December. ■ VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. aX£ isMi -_<C* m/r A S O N I C Tj ALL, TO BE HELD IN THE CHORAL II AL L. FRIDAY, 30th NOVEMBER, 1577, (St. Andrew's Day). Tickets for the above may be had on applica tion to the Worshipful Masters of the various Lodges; or to any member of the Committeo. N.B.—All Tickets to be purchased before Saturday, the 17th November. W. W. BATT, P.M., ' . Hon. Sec. I" OBNE-SiT'R EET HALL. Entertainment on FRIDAY Evening nest, November 2nd, by St. Matthew's Sunday- School Choir and others, in aid of the Harmomnm Fund. Tickets may be had from members oi the Choir, or at Zvlr Tun-ell's, Stationer, Queen-street. Admission One Shil ling. Doors open at 7: to commence at 7.30. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1. THE subscriber has received instructions to sell by auction, at the Corner Mart, on Thursday, Ist November, at 11 o'clock, 1 case Venus Navy Tobacco 1 case Raglan's 10.. „ 2 boxes Two Worlds „ 2 boxes Crown • „ 2 J-tierces Twist „ 24 boxes Fine Tea 7 half-chesls Fine Tea 11 half-chests Extra Fine Tea 78 pockets Crystaled Sugar 25 mats „ 100 mats White „ Terms at Sale. GEORGE iIBBIN,.' . Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, AT TWELVE o'CLOC-t NOON. FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his mart, Queen-street. To-morrow (Tuesday), at 12 o'clock noon (Furniture Department),, A Lot of Second-hand Furniture, consisting of Chest Drawers, Bedsteads, Carpet, Loo Table Cheftbnie.s. Meat Safes, Washstands, Couches. .Kitchen Tables, Chairs, and Kitchen Utensils, VioUu and Bow, Green Suite (nine pieces) &c, Sec, Cottage piano. Also, Lot of New Furniture, Spring Mattrass, Green Suites, Bedsteads, Chest Drawers, Washstands, Loo Tables. Sec, Sec A New Saddle and Bridle. Lot of Tinware. TO BE SOLD. POTATOES! POTATOES! NOW LANDING, EX 'FLORA'FROM LYTTELTON, In Lots to suit Purchasers, AT £3 PER TON, Sacks included, Delivered within the City. Weight taken at the Weighbridge. Orders must be given at once. E. ARTHUR, Auctioneer.