"THE OVERLAND ROUTE."

This interesting comedy from the facile pen of the author of the " Porter's Knot," was admira bly represented last evening at the Theatre Royal, and the performers received the applause of the whole of the house. The scenery, mostly new. by Willis, added charms to the comedy, and the selections of the orchestra were praise worthy. Mrs Tavares, as Jenny Seabright, was a fine and sprightly representation, and in the treatment of this lady was interesting in her every movement. Tom Dexter, also, in the custody of Mr Tavares, was an oasy, frank, natural, impersonation. The part was neither orer-acted, nor reduced to the burlesque which some artists imagine to bo the author's concep tion «of the gentlemanly and courageous doctor. Augustus Lovibond was portrayed with much ability by Mr Leopold, also Sir Solomon by Mr Belton. Miss Clara Henderson as JVliss Cole pepper, Mrs Searle as Mrs Lovibond. and Mr Alexander as Major McTurk, aided consider ably to the success of "The Ovcrlf>" rl Route." The performances of Mr Searle andiM • A. Smith gave a piquancy to the piece. \V notice that Bulwer's splendid play of " Rlche lieu," will be produced this evening, Mr Tavaras impersonating the Cardinal, and Mrs Tava .■*. Julia. This historical drama was considei ecLby the writer as his most successful dramatic eltuit and the closest to the facts of history. Bulwei studied it in one of the recesses in Parliament and commenced and finished it in the family mansion at Ruebworth, allowing no person to enter his study or touch his books and papers until the play was completed. The present company are desirous of producing a series of flrst-dass dramas at the Theatre Royal, and we trust, their efforts will be sufficiently patronised by the public in whose interest they labour.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. Beetham, Esq., (chair), and P. Comisky, Esq., Justices of the Peace.)

DRtTNKEX^ESS,

Thomas Killip and John Carroll were fined ss. each, for heing drunk last night. A SAVAGE ASSAULT. Thomas Vesey was charged with com mitting a violent assault upon Joseph. McAieer, by kicking him and biting his thumb, on the 12th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sub - Inspector Pardy deposed that prisoner and his wife, Mrs vesey, were lodging in the house of prosecutor, and

prisoner would persist in lighting a large fire, which frightened his wife so much that she fainted away. McAleer then came in and expostulated, when Vesey knocked him down and bit his thumb.

Prisoner said he wanted his supper, and a fire was necessary to grill the chops. Fined 40s and costs, or 4S hours in prison. "iNOTHEK GUY." Richard Sarsfield, well-known to the police, was brought up on a charge of using iadecent language in Victoria Quadrant, on the evening of the sth November. It appeared the prisoner was annoyed by his female companion, Ann Nobes, crying out "Another Guy." She was now in prison on another charge. The language was of the Avorst descrip tion. After investigating the nitmcrous con victions against the prisoner, the Bench sentenced him to a fine of £5 and costs, or seven days with hard labour. STEALING METAL BOLTS. John Holly was charged with stealing metal bolts, value 2s 6a, the property of David Gouk, on the 13th inst.

The boy pleaded to receiving them, but was not aware that the bolts were stolen.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said he had enquired of the other prisoners, and found the boy's statement to be correct. The parents of the boy were very respectable people. The boy was discharged. t

ROBBING THE DEAD.

Jane Rolfe, alias Reed, and Elizabeth Speirs were brought up, charged with the larceny of two brooches, satin shirt, one polonaise, pair of shoes, two gold rings, a jet necklace, andfa piece of calico, value £5, from the room of Sarah Ann Bell whilst dying in Shortlaud-street, the property of William Henry Bell. The women, who had been associated with the woman Bell, pleaded not guilty.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said the woman Bell was in possession of the articles named, and Detective Grace had found some of them on the prisoners. He would ask for a remand, in order to make further enquiries. Remanded until Friday next.

" DE DUVAL."

Frederick B. Duval, alias "DrDuval," was charged with larceny of opera glasses, as bailee of the same, the property of E. Johnston and Joseph M. Cagley, in the months of July and August, value £5. The prisoner asked for an adjournment for the appearance ef counsel; he was accordingly remanded until to-morrow. A P-u&away 'Wife- William O'Neil, a respectable looking man, was charged with larceny of sheets and towels, value 20s, the property of J. Thompson, of Masterton, in the province of Wellington. Mr Laishley appeared forthe prisoner, and pleaded not guilty. The case was very pecu - liar. Mr ,o'Neil had left his wife, and formed an acquaintance with Mrs Thompson, and in the course of their pilgrimage, "put up "at Masterton. The proceedings had been in stituted by Thompson with the view of impeding the summer progress of the parties. He hoped the Bench would not remand the case to Masterton, but allow Mrs Thomp son to be put into the box, and, after hear ingtlie evidence with respect to the sheets and towels, he felt confident that their Worships would dismiss the case.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said under the war sant issued by the Magistrate, he was justi fied in asking for a remand to Masterton, as a larceny had evidently been com mitted.

Mr Laishley still urged that the Bench should take Mrs Thompson's evidence before remanding the case. Sub-Inspector Pardy thought that if such a course was permitted, the Bench should know the romantic circumstances of the case, as Mrs Thompson had aided and abetted in the larceny. Mr Laisliley said Mrs Thompson could speak as to the value of the alleged stolen property. The Bench could not take cognisance of any circumstance beyond the charge of larceny, and prisoner must be remanded to Masterton.

Oil the application of Mr Laiahley, who deposed that prisoner was a most respect able man,] although only known to Mr Hill, hotel keeper, of Victoria-street, the prisoner Avas admitted to bail on his own recognisances in £50, which was paid into the hands of Mr Cunningham. Prisoner and Mis Thompson then left the court.

ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE,

A native ol Fiji, named Jemmy, was charged with absenting himself wifJiout leave from the British ship Mazeppa, on the 13th, and George Fraser was charged with persuading and assisting him to leave. Mr Wcodham interpreted. Prisoner pleaded not guilty to running away. _ The cook induced him to go home with him to tea : he did not ask the captain. The captain deposed that he had em pleyedthe boy under regulations and rules, and was responsible for him, as he had engaged under bond to return him back to the island.

The regulations signed by the youth were put in, bearing hisjjsignature, which he recognised, stating that he understood all about it.

The boy was ordered to go on board the vessel. , ' George Fraser said he was not guilty, and as there was no evidence against him ac was discharged.

3 BUBBLES IN THE AIR. John Shearah was charged with assault ing Mary Ann Carey on the 17th inst. The case was called on when the Bench "was informed that Mary Ann and John had squared their differences outside the Court. Mary Callagan, a smart-looking young woman, was charged with giving the length of her tongue to Ellen Lett on. the 6th instant.

Miss Lett, in addressing the Bench, expressed her desire to withdraw the charge. Her friend was apparently penitent, and had calmed down. The police having no wish to interfere, the Bench granted the application, and Mary and Ellen left the Court. This was all the business.

THE CHORAL SOCIETY.

CONCERT IN AID OF THE INDIAN

FAMTNE FUND.

A first-class concert was given last night at the Choral Hall in aid of the Indian Famine Relief Fund. The Choral Society hare shewn great zeal in the matter, and the result of their generous labours of last night is the substantial addition of £70 to the Relief Fund. The public showed their appreciation of the good work by attending in such numbers as to fill the great hall. They had their reward in hearing one of tht best concerts of the season. The first half of the programme censisted of Mendelssohn's " Athalie," a composition which contains numerous passages of great beauty arid popu larity. The solos, which are arranged only for ladies' voices, were taken by M'ss Edger and the Misses Maunsell, who infused into them the requisite life and earnestness, combined with finish of a high order. These three ladies also sang the part music exquisitely. Two trios we especially noticed, which were about the finest ainples of this kind of music we* have ever heard in Auckland. The choruses were sung with fulness and accuracy by the members, who assist • d in full force, andhivd evidently bestowed Kreat pains in the preparation. The second part Of the programme wns of a secular description. The band played the march " An Schiesing Holstein" (Gung*i) very effectively. Miss Vaughan displayed her dulcet tones to^such advantage in the favourite air "11 Bacio, that she was compelled to return and sing again. Mr Brett sang " I fear no foe " with animation, and was rewarded with a unanimous encore. Ivliss Leaf sang the well-known and popular " Sabre-sons?," from the " Grand Duchess," with fine effect, and in response to the demand for an encore gave " Give rae a penny," which was I even better rendered and appreciated than the i>jj.nier selection.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUII OWN CORRESrOSrDEN'JT.

TE AWAMUTU, Tuesday.

FUNERAL OF THE LA.TE RICHARD PARKER.

The funeral of the late Richard Parker, of Rotorangi, here to-day was attended by some 400 persons from all parts of the districts. The Waikato Volunteer Cavalry from here to Hamilton and Cambridge were present. The deceased being Lieut. of the latter corps, found the tiring party. The ofheer commanding district attended in charge of the party. Major Jackson was one of the chief mourners, deceased having died at his residence.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

CALEDONIAN

Ten tons were brokec out of No. 6 lode, and the battery starts on nionday. In the stope the reef is nearly seven feet thick, showing gold ; but as large quantities of ftone will not pay tho cost of breaking and carting that to be sent to the battery, has to be carefully selected. The eastern face of the drive in the upper Otago level being in hard country, the con tractors are making slow progress. The contract for driving on two faces •being nearly completed, a portion of the leader will be taken out for the purpose of testing its valuG. The tributers are doing well. Mclnnes and party arc crushing 30 tons, and expect 60 ozs.

Queen OF May.—The reef in the bottom level is sft thick, and in most stone gold is visible. The drive west on the reef is in 33ft., whilst the eastern drive is 41ft. in on stone which the manager believes would pay if the water (which is very strong) would abate. Already 70 tons have been forwarded to the mill, which is shaping for payable returns. The Moanatairi Tribute (Movie |and party) crushed 20 tons for 17 h ozs. Caledonian Tribute (Mclmies') crushing realised the excellent yield of 66oza 16 dwts.

The Prince Imperial general return has been supplemented by 2| ozs obtained from blanketings.

Queen eof Beauty Extended. —In the drive which is being put in from the new chamber of reef, 4Aft. wide, there is r. shew of gold, and will pay well. Of the 4 winzes two have been sunk the required ttistance, and the others nearly so ; but operations are somewhat retarded by water.

The Queen of May mine, which adjoins the level cross reef through the city portion of the mine, is nearly stoped out, but to keep up the supply of quartz, operations are being pushed vigorously on in the low level on the reef, east and west.

Moanataiki.—No specimens have been broken down from any part of the mine to-day. Bed Queen. —.The crushing is looking well. They will obtain from 90 to lOOozs. from 60 tons.

SIIAREMAItKET. —Moanatairi weak, sales reported 91 to 90 ; Piako, inclined to be harder at 12s 3d ; Young NeAV Zealand, ss.

FLOWER SHOW.

The flower show was a great success, considering the bad season. Mr Wildman exhibited fifty varieties of rare plants from the greenhouse. The display of flowers was gorgeous, and highly creditable to the Thames. The vegetables were also very good. There were 23 exhibits of potatoes. Fruit, fair varieties. Ripe cherries and large peaches (the latter preserved) were exhibited. The Colorado beetle will be shewn; and sixpence charged to see it.

COROMANDEL, this day.

Union Beach.—Nothing important. A little gold is reported to have been obtained.

The Conquering Hero is sinking a shaft, and driving on the leader is going on satisfactorily. ALLEGED STEALING.

A miner named McMillan was arrested to-day, charged with stealing from the Pride of Tokatea tribute, some time ago. The police have in hand specimens which can be identified by the tributers. At the Tiki some good stone is being got out from Dymond's claim.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

GREYMOUTH, Tuesday.

The salmon ova are progressing splen didly, and the per centage of loss is^very small.

T. W. Winning, chemist, has been charged with obtaining money by means of valueless cheques. He-was remanded for eight days, to allow the police to bring a charge of forgery against him.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

MR DELAMAIN'S RACING STOCK SOLD.

Mr Delamain's racing stock has been sold by auction. The following Avere the prin cipal lots sold j— Mares: Belle of the Isle, with filly foal by Albany, was sold to Mr Goldsworthy for 300 guineas); Miss Flat, with filly foal by Anteros, sold to Mr C. F. Barker for 325 guineas ; Follefarine, sold to Mr Digby at £125. Horses in training : Templeton, sold to Mr li Kay for £650 ; Punga, sold to Mr R Ray for £300 ; Elfin King, sold to Mr R. Mason for £70 ; Titania, sold to Mr R. Ray for £150; Oberon, sold to Mr R. Mason for £300 ; Parthenopcous, sold to Mr J. Lunn for £350. Young stock: Becky Sharp, yeariing filly, by Traducer, out of Miss Flat, sold to Middle Park Company for £125. Two-year-olds sold as follow: Haidee, by Traducer, out of Belle of the Isle, sold to, Mr F. Walker for £250; Flattery, filly, by Traducer, out of Miss Flat, sold to'Mr ft. Ray for £200 ; Moun-" taineer, by Traducer, out of Mountain, sold to Mr S Garforth for £250 ; Atlantic, colt, by Traducer, out of Atlanta, sold to Mr S. Garforth for £175. Yearling filly, by Traducer, out of Belle of the Isle, sold to Mr W. « r!. Webb for £150 ; colt by Blue Boy, out of Miss Flat, sold to Mr F. Digby for £150. MrDelamain purposes visiting England, with the view of importing new blood of a superior stamp to that now in Canterbury.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

IRON SAND AGAIN.

A meeting was held last evening re the land set apart for the Iron Sand Company. It was resolved that the Government be asked not to give it.to the county, but make it over as an endowment to en courage iron smelting. Owing to the short notice, the meeting was not large. S THE ORDER OF CRUSADERS. 'The Samaritan Lodge of Good Templars, owin" to a di-pnte with the Grand Lodge, have" seceded from the Order, and last

night instituted a new Society, called the Pioneer Lodge, No. 1, of New Zealand Crusaders. Forty members took the obligation.

WELLINGTON, this day.

ZEALANDIA ADMITTED TO PRATIQUE.

The ship Zcalandia was, this morning, ad mitted to pratique, after 14 days' quaran tine. RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION. The,, "Wellington and Carterton line rail way will not be opened to Kaitoke before the end of the year, owing to the Muna garoa tunnel not being sufficiently ad vanced. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. A deputation of City Councillors waited upon the Premier to-day, regarding the Contagious Disease Act, and iae informed them that he would not recommend the Governor to bring that Act into force in Wellington. _

WaNgaNUI, this day.

NEW STEAM COMPANY.

The prospectus of the Wanganui Steam Navigation Conipanv was issued to-day. The capital is £30,000 in jElOJshares. It is proposed to purchase the steamers St. Kilda and Wallabi ; and continue them in the cattle trade, to purchase the Clyde for the Rangitika and Patea trade, obtaining a new steamer capable of carrying 150 tons for the Wellington and Wanganni trade. There is a largo provisional directory.

POUT CHALMERS, this day.

SCARLET FEVER.

Dr. Drysdale reports that scarlet lever has entirely disappeared.

INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.

The following sums have been received at my office up to 2 p.m. this day : H.M., 5s ; collected by Mr E. Eraser at Coromandel, £70 11s; A.T.G., £1 ; Win. Me Arthur and Co., £25 ; collected by Ilev. J. Macky at the churches near Otahuhu, West Tamald, and Howick, £14 3s; Bcssalie and Co., £1 ; T.W.8.R., 10s; Mr S. Flaming, £1 • Mr William Galbraith, 10s ; Mr John Rensliaw, 5s ; collection at the Slaughterhouse, Newmarket, 17s 6d ; col lection, per Mr James Crawford, £6' 16s 6'd : collection, per Rev. P. Edgar, £6 On Gd ; A Friend, perL. D. Nathan, Esq., £1 ; tickets sold by Mr Stevenson, 11s. Total receipts to date, £1,257 4s 6d.—F. G. I'AVlXgton, Hon. Sec, per T.D.-H.

CITY COUNCIL.—THIS DAY.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon in the city offices. Present : His Worship the Mayor in the chair. Councillors Goldie, Dickson, Fleming, Waddel, Isaacs, Brett, Masefield, and Cosgrave.

I'ARNELL WORKS. A letter was read from Mr J. B. Strange, of ParneJl, informing the Council that the Parncll Council are of opinion that the major part of the advantage derivable from certain works will accrue to. the city as they were not undertaken alone for the convenience of Parncll Moved by Mr Goldie and seconded by Mr Waddell, " That the letter be referred to the Streets' Committee. Carried. COMPETENT ANALYST. A letter was read from the Colonial Secretary, in reply to one from the Council, recommending that the services of Mr Tunny should not be dispensed with, and stating that the Government arc prepared to hand over to the City Council the laboratory and appliances on condition that they undertake to keep up the estab lishment, and pay the Analyst. Mr Goldie moved, and Mr Dickson seconded, "That the matter be referred to the Finance Committee." Carried. AN INSOXJ3NT DUSTMAN. A letter was read from Mr Goo. William son, calling attention to an annoyance to which lie is subjected by the habits of the dustman, who is frequently intoxicated, and demands tobacco of him, and if not supplied, abuses him. It was stated that similar complaints had been received about the conduct of this man, who ought to have been dismissed before. The letter was received. LAMP WANTED. , An application from Mr C. Veith for per- ! mission to erect a lamp at his premises in : Wellesley-street East, was granted. PONSONBY VfOKKS. j A letter from Mr G. W. Jones, of Pon- ! sonby, intimating that the chairman, Mr ! Thorne, with Mr Masefield, and the engineer, have been deputed to confer with the city authorities respecting plan and costs of cer- : tain works in the district.

The letter was referred to the Streets' Committee. ALTERATION IN MARKET. A letter was received from Mr Green wood, respecting some improvements in the Auckland Market, and requesting the Conncil to define the market laws, so that he may be in a position to demand the tolls. Moved by Mr Brett, seconded by Mr Maselield, " That the matter be referred to the Market Committee."—Carried. SfANDPIPE. A letter was read from Mr Dobson, asking for a standpipe to be erected in the locality of his residence.

Mr Brett moved, and Mr Waddell seconded, " That the letter be handed to Ca ri >e Co mmittec AvithpoAver to act."— % afi- r ASPHALTING. A request from Mr 11. H. Smith, of Dur ham-street, that the path in front |of his shop might be asphalted in accordance Avith general rule. The request was granted on the usnal conditions.

A letter was received from Mr C. D. Hill, complaining that he was informed that his tender for painting, &c., had been accepted, and subsequently he found that another tender had been accepted.

After some discussion the letter was received.

(■■ An account amounting to £147 10s, was received from the Harbour Board, being one half the amount paid for clearing out of the silt basins, and requesting the payment of the same, also enclosing the resolution passed yesterday at their meeting with Engineer's Report in relation to drainage of Hobson street.

It was resolved that the cheque be paid forthwith. DARBY-STREET. A letter was received from Mr A. Dorn well, asking whether Darby-street was a public or private street, and desiring an immediate answer ; also, a letter complain ing of damage done to his property owing to the water flowing into his cellar, and ask ing for a re-consideration of the question of damage by the Finance Committee, before he takes legal action in the matter. The first letter, characterised as uucour teons, was ordered to be laid on the table, while the second was referred to the Finance Committee. PETITION. A petition was read from" a number of residents in Eden Crescent, calling the attention of the Council to the hollow at the foot of Short-street, and requesting that the same maj be filled in and gravelled to connect it with the new Beach road, and made passable ; stating that the cost would not exceed £30.

Mr Brett said he intended to have spoken upon this matter ; but the Council deemed it best to refer the matter to the Works' Committee. . . FIRE BRIGADE. Mr Hughes, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, sent in a petition from the Brigade, praying for an increase of pay to 2s 6d for the first hour, and Is for following hours in which they may be employed; assigning reasons for the request, namely, extra expenses for clothing, etc. Mr Cosgrave thought the 2s 6d should be granted instead ot refreshment. Mr Goldie said the Council ought to deal with the petition at once.

Mr Brett thought that im uiries should be made respecting the duration of fires. Mr Masefield suggested that the Insurance Companies should pay expenses. Mr Fleming thought the "Council took too much upon themselves1 in this respect, and did the work of the Insurance.

A Runaway Couple Surprised at the Victoria Hotel.

The people of the flourishing settlement of Masterton, about sixty miles from Welling ton, have during the last few days been sensibly moved with the intelligence that Mr O'Neill, a well-to-do farmer, and Mrs Thompson, the wife of a neighbouring settler, started on Saturday on a projected tour through New Zealand with the view of finding some honey-suckled nook where they might be " happy together," and pass a sweet, sequestered life in some green spot, as man and wife. The parties, it appeared, had been friends in Masterton, and on visiting terms, but "William fixed his eyes too frequently on his neighbour's wife in violation of the tenth commandment, and the lady favourably responded to his looks across the tea-table. They made up their minds speedily for a Bummer tour in quest of a rural paradise, the man lining his pockets with gold, Avhile the lady secured a supply of sheets and towels, which com prised what Mr Laishley facetiously termed " a trivial affair." The parties fled, and left Mrs O'Neill , and Mr Thompson to mourn their absence I in the solitudes of Masterton. There was, ! however, a rumour that the fugitives had } gone to Auckland; consequently, and as | sheets and towels were missing, Mr j Thompson charged O'Neill with larceny, | and a telegram was immediately sent to ! .Inspector Thompson, informing him of the j charge and desci-ibing the lovers. Detective i Grace was set to work, and last evening j surprised the happy pair in the Victoria j Hotel, with a warrant for the arrest of Mr j O'Neill, -\vho immediately surrendered his body to the officer. Mr O'Neill having ; plenty of money in his possession, was per- j mitted to return to the hotel by leaving £130^ in the hands of the police. Mr Laishley pressed hard for a hearing, as it ; was a "trivial affair," and as the lady had a | settled aversion to going back to Masterton, ! the particulars of which may be seen in to- I day's police report. ;

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank New Zealand— Buyers £22 5s : sellers, ' £22 7s6cL " i National Bank—7os. | Auckland Gas—£lo; buyers, £10; sellers, £10 OS : Union Insurance—l2a 3d ; -sellers, 12s 9d. Moanatain—92s 6d, S7s 6d; buyers, 82s Gd. ' Alburnia—C2s Gd. ' £sWelcome—Buyers, Is 9d; sellers. 5s 3d Thames—Buyers, 303 Waitekauri—Buyers, is lioya! Oak— Sellers, 6s 9d ! Piako-Sellers, 11s fid. | JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman. ;

Members of the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club who wish to be present at the Choral Hall concert on Monday night, at which prizes won in next Saturday's sports will bo presented, may obtain tickets for reserved seats at the reduced price of tAvo shillings, on application to Mr Wayte, stationer ; or Mr Talbot, Secretary of the Mechanics' Institute, before noon on Monday,

At this season of the year, when Nature is so profuse in her adornment, clothing herself in such lovely garments, it naturally inspires the good Housewife with the desire to make her dominion alike attractive. To aid her in this praiseworthy object, the en terprising Furnishing Firm have imported a freflh lot of Carpets, patterns to please every taste, suitable for Drawing, Dining, and Bedroom. Tapestry from 2s lid, Brussels from 4s 9d. The City Hall Arcade is also the Cheapest House in Auck land for really good Furniture, besides having the Greatest Variety to choose from. The largest staff of Workmen in the province are kept constantly employed by Holloway, Garlick, and Cran well, manufacturing Furniture and Bedding to suit the most economical. Floor Cloths ■and Linoleum they have always been famous for, and now offer Twenty different patterns to choose from. The Patent Holler Blind only obtainable from Hol loway, Garlick, and Cranvrell, Queen-street. —[Advt.l

IBS nils'lNG STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1877.



J f^i O M P O S I;!T O li S. I WANTED, immediately, Two First-class I Jobbing Hands for the South,—Apply Star I Office. TO BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a Good General Workman.—JC. Dore, Bootmaker, ; Queen-btreet, Onehuuga. i rpO GROWERS.— A thoroughly com jJL potent person, who knows Che trade well, i will be open for an engagement in January next; | no objection to country.—Further particulars i may be trot from Mr. W. Hutson, Ashburton i Cottage, Wellington-street. WANTED, Apartments by a gentle man.—Address, stating terms, &c, to | " A.8.," Stak Office. WANTED, a respectable young person as Laundress, and to assist in the house work.—Mrs. R. J. Davidson, Star Hotel. ANTED, for an Hotel, a Housemaid; highest, wages given; must have refer ences.—Apply to-morrow, at 10 o'clock, to Mrs. Elsmorc, Shortland-street. ANTED, by an intelligent Lad, age 13, a situation in some respectable capacity.—Apply Arthur Fuller, Nicol's Cottage, foot of Grey-street. ■ WANTED, a good smart Girl for cook ing.—Apply to this office. ANTED, 4 Bushmen for the Otaru Saw-mills, Waiuku, to go by the p.s. Oregon on Saturday.—James Gibbons. WANTED, two good Ditchers by the chain, Female Servants, Female Cooks for hotels and private families, Boy to milk.— Hannaford's Kesistry, Queen-street. """cTdENNk'S having engaged two c additional hands, is prepared to do Repairs to Sewing Machines very promptly.— Great Machine Depot, Queen-street. ANTED, two General Servants, one for the country and one for the town.— Apply M. Hassan, Shortland-etreet. ANTED, a respectable Youth as Apprentice.—Apply to Rushbrook and Briugman, Drapers, &c, Upper Queen-street. OUSE WANTED to Purchase, three or four rooms, suitable for a working man.—O. Williamson, Estate and Land Agent, Vulcan Lane. __ ANTED to Purchase (for cash), a five or six-roomed House in a principal thoroughfare,—Address by letter, stating all particulars, to " J.P.," Star Office. WANTED, a first-class General Ser vant ; one who thoroughly understands cooking.—Apply Prinoo Arthur Hotel, Hobson and Wellesley-strcets. WANTED, a Shipping and Custom house Clerk; must have good testi monials.—Mono other need apply to Box 15, Gisborne. '\%TA'N TED to Sell, a first-class Hotel, V v near Auckland, doing a splendid busi ness. Satisfactory reasons will be given to real business men.—Apply Star office. WANTED, a Horse-shoer, and a Striker.—A. Lorrigan, Upper Symonds street. IT&rANTED to LET, Private Furnished v v Apartments in anß-roomed house, where there are no lodgers or children. Terms very moderate.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victorir-street East. WANTED, a Blacksmith to join with a Wneelwright in a- risina: country settlement, where a fair business may be made. Shop and tools can be rented or purchased. Government land in the neighbourhood.—Apply to E.R.N., Okaihau, Bay of Islands. ANTED the Public to- save time, labour, and money, by using S. White's new Brilliant Blacking, in pots; price 3d and 6d. Manufactured by S. White, Brighton Road, Parnell. WANTED, Tenders tor Felling Kauri Timber.—For particular* apply to T. Kelly, at the Union Sash and Door Company's Mill, Tairua. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Mrs. A. Stewart, Home Bay, Ponsonby. ANTED, a Partner with Capital from £100 to £50& for a first-class paying business.—Apply by lottsr to " Liverpool," Post Office, Auckland,



I . Auckland, 14th November, 1877, 1 mo HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR, W. J. HURST, ESQ., Sir,—We, the undersigned Electors of the City of Auckland, do hereby respectfully re qiKst that you will call a PUBLIC MEETING, for the purpose of obtaining an expression of opinion on the present political situation. Yours respectfully, J. Dilworth G. Yon der Heydo Alfred Isaacs- E. Carr G. Holdship W. Crowther Jas. Wrigley T. B. Hill Thos. Macks Chas. Hawkeswood John C- Morrin T. H. Hall Grant & Morton G. S. Graham David Goldie Thos. Thompson and 18 o:her Gentlemen. IN compliance with the above requisition, I hereby convene a MEETING, to be held at the CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street, at 7.30 p.m., on FRIDAY EVENING NEXT. W. J. HURST, I Mayor, j "HJEWTON KIRK SOIREE,. A Soiree in connection with the above Church to Welcome the Return of the Rev Dr. Wallis, M.H.R., from Wellington, will be held in the Newton Kirk, East street, Newton, on THURS DAY, the 22nd November. Tea on the tables tit 6.30 p.m., after which addresses will be delivered hy several ministers and friends, interspersed with selections of music. B R E IT'S AUCKLAND A LMANAC, AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK FOR 187 8. . 3(;)3 jt^Sp The Publisher, in announcing the Sixth Issue of this work, has much confidence in commending it as an INVALU ABLE ADVERTISING MEDIUM. The Book is widely circulated in all parts of New Zealand and neighbouring Colonies : is placed in the leading Knglish and Colonial Libraries; at the Chief Stations on the Pacific Railway, for the use of Travellers to and from the Colonies: and in other important positions, to secure publicity withra and beyond New Zealand. We claim, however, for it the greatest value to lo"al business men as a Permanent Work of Reference, which finds it way into the home of nearly every settler in the Province, and is consulted almost daily throughout the year. It j may be submitted with some degree of confi dence that the importance to commercial men of being represeu te.iin a book of this kind can not be over-estimated. [ A further reason which might be urged why { sucb a work should receive support from every one interested in the welfare of Auckland, is the practical benefit conferred upon the City and Province by the annual publication of a book setting forth, in an interesting form, the capabilities of this part of the Colony; its his tory, description of country settlements, roads and other means of access, cost of carriage, and the mass of ouier information, revised to latest date every year. Tlie Book—which is the i Lakgest Publication ever offered for a > Sitillino in New Zealand—must depend almost | wholly upon Advertisements to defray the heavy cost: and as every business man is in terested in its success, favourable attention to its claims is solicited with some degree of assurance that the-/ will receive this year, as heretofore, a cordial recognition. rpiE ALMANAC AND TXANDEOOK OF 1878 ] Will be far in advance of any ®f its predeces- j sors; the whole of its contents new, written j especially, and of a more than ordinary in- j structive character. The Work will be Issued at the Old Price : ONE SHILLING. STS" Terms foe advertising:— One Page .. .. .. ..200 Half-Page 150 ! Quarter-Page 0 15 0 Card 0 10 0 " Evening Star" Office, October 10th, 1877. &Mi TO BREEDERS OF ' RACEHORSES, i T \ P./||( hunters, hacks. I %-=sS^^|g|jl2H^»'TßOTTlNG HORSES, j AND USEFbIj CATTLE. : The Powerful Thorough-bred Entire ! " AXE AXE." | LAST SEASON IN AUCKLAND. . , J This country having been infested with ! thorough bred breeders are solicited to see "Akeake" and his stock and not to be cajoled or influenced by men having neither ju'dgmenfor experience of the Equus. j Terms :—Single Mare, £5; Two Mares, £4 4s. , each: Three Mares, £3 15s. each. Groomage i 2s. 6d. ! Good Paddocks and Pure Water, and every ] attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse in the ! Colony was got by " Akeake" , OWEN CURRAN McGEE. i Otahuhu. j niO~BIJILDERS, CARPENTERS, &C. | JL 1— . | Tenders are required on or before Noon of , THURSDAY, the 22nd instant, for the erection of an Hotel at the Railway Station, Haurilton, for Mr. L. B. Harris. The lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. i Plans, &c, at mr office, Hamilton, until Mon day, the 19th instant; and afterwards, until ; time of receiving tenders, at the Delta Hotel, j Ngaruawahia. * I THOMAS H. WHITE, Architect. ! TO BUILDERS. Tenders will be reeeivad until £ p.m. of the 19th ins+ant, for additions and alterations to a Dwelling-house in Parnell. ', R. REALS & SON. Architects, j I I IVPEW ZEALAND RAILWAY. COAL OR COKJfi. Public Works Office. Wellington. 18th October, 1877. > Written Tenders will be received at this , office until NOON on TUESDAX, the 20th . November, 1877, for the supply of Coal or COKE j from the Ist January to 31st December, 1878, to ; the Railways at Kaipara and Punui. They | must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for j Public Works, Wellington, and marked out- j side " Tender for Coal." Specification and i forms of tender can be seen at the j offices of Railway Managers. Telegraphic ; tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Office • by noon of the same date, provided that written j tenders in due form are lodged at a Railway j Manager's Office by the same hour, and accom- : panied by a cheque specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be ; made payable in Wellington in favour of the i Receiver-General's Deposit Account, and not to- ■ bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. J I 7£TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, j Jlj COAL OK COKE. Public Works Office, i Wellington, 18th October, 1877. j Written Tenders will be received at this office '' up to noon on TUESDAY, the 20th November, ! 1877, for the supply of Coal or Coke from, the Ist January to 31st. December. 187S, to the Railways at Napier, Wellington, Foxton, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Greymcratn, Westport, Nelson, Pic ton. Lyttelton. Timaru. Oamaru, Port Chalmers, and Xnvcrcaivil!. They mnst be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, 'Wel lington, and marked outside " Tender for Coal." Specifications and form of tender can be seen ! at the Offices of Railway Managers. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will | be received if presented at any Telet-Taph Office I by noon of the same date, provided that written i tenders in due form are lodged at a Railway \ Manager's Office by the same hour, and. Accom ; panied by a cheque specially, marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be made payable in Wellington in" favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account, and i not to bearer or order. The lowest or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS. I Engineer-in-Chief. LOST, last night, "betv.-een the Choral Hall and St. Paul's Church, a >richly trimmed Lace Mantilla. —FindVr rewarded on leaving same at M, Somerville, 125, Queen-st



ifcT ATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE -J-^f INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 RESEBVE £95,000 This pu»kly Local Company Insures against Filth: and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip. tion of Property, at LOW ES T CUfiRE N T RATES. Pkompt and Liberal Settlement of Claim*- HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager,. A.ucklarul Hni'i 1 . UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. WAIKATO TO AUCKLAND. On Thursday and Friday, November nnri 30th Single Tickets issued at Newcastle for Auckland will be available returauT fand including Monday, 3rd Decembev ° By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ]|/j[ ASO NI C B A L L. W. W.-BATT, P.M., Hon. Sec. Jf O T _I ~c E *3sß^ff__w__ffl_« r^«i cc/ ie + q»UeST-ihe .memoers to send in their t0 ttje Librarian not later than the 30th J.JJCS ErcVQL. THOS. BUDDLE, . Hon. Sec. | A TTENTION I—AUCKLAND | ____ ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS w ?2}& T EattGr>' and Band will parade for Monthly Inspection TO-MORROW (_S_rs__T) loth instant, at 7.30 p.m. u-uuraaay), Uniform : Undress, arras and accoutrements Every member is requested to attend J. HERBERT BURNS, • Captain Commanding ]gj NGL IS H RlF__~S_-Q_% A Meeting of English-born Rifle Shots will be tvp' iV*- 6 ? riU-shed> TO-MORROW EVEN ING, loth instant, at 8 o'clock. Business: To consider the Colonial Challenge - H. G. PAYNE. ' "OONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD i HIGHWAY DISTRICT. GPE°GORv iST^ ebl yen Jfhat Matthew i^i.egoky J_ambert has been arnioi uteri 2s£«ps€_lES3l WILLIAM THORNE, JPonsonby, 13th October, 1877. . °hatanan- W A"T_»S ffll«- Notice is hereby given that the ' Directors have, this day, made a Call (the fifth) of Six S«i|E_*l|?S/ By order. W. HORNE, Coroniandel, 10th November, 1877.5 eC D U"C~A~T~I U ~j A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobspn-streeta), begs to inform her friends 2£? SSi ¥ lhablt. ants of Auckland, that siie is preparad to receive a limited number of little W^isf^^ife.^ heP COOntry Re^^e. Terms moderate and inclusive. >T A™NAL MORTGAGE^"AGENC_ -Li COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). iberai Advances will be made on Wool and 06.1-.V.' x oduce consigned to this Company for feai»- i London. W io? al Bank of New z^a" laiid Limited), Auckland. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE -C_L RAILWAY. AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS. ELLERSLIE, SATURDAY, NOV. 17th. Trains will leave Auckland at 12.0, 12.15 and l._o. ' The ordinary Time Table will be run as well A Special Train after the Sports. Fakes.—Auckland, Newmarket,. and One spTctveVcK 16 ' IIU ; Single °r return ' irre" A* V. MACDONALD, Genei-al Managrer, J^r OTI C E OF REMOVAL, The UNION INSURANCE COMPANY have REMOVED to the Premises NEXT TO THE COLONIAL BANK. R. H. STEVENSON. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. THE OPENING MEETING WILL BE HELD AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON SATURDAY NEXT,. THE 17th INST. The SPORTS will commence at 1 o'clock precisely. Trains at 12 noon, 1 p.m., and 1.45 p.m. ALFRED KING, Hon. Sec. TO-MORROW. POTATOES ! ! POTATOES ! ! ! Ex • Onward,' @ Lyttelton. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, alongside the Vessel, at the Queen-street Wharf, TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, A SHIPMENT OP CANTERBURY POTATOES. TO-MORROW. At Eleven O'clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. COOK-STREET (Opposite Criterion Hotel). R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the Proprietor, who is leaving Auckland, to sell by public auction, at his residence. Cook-street, opposite the Criterion Hotel, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consist : ing of Parlour, Bedroom, and Kitchen ! Furniture. | Terms—Gash. ; FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16. ! IN THE ESTATE OF L. J. COMPIGNE, DECEASED. | nnHE sabscribers have been instructed to !JL i3ell by auction, at the Mart, Fort-street, on I Friday* 16th instant> at 12 o'clock, ! T_.Q following articles in the above Estate ! Tiz.:—Silver Watch, Gold Albert, and I Greenstone Pendant, Greenstone Brooclx and Earrings, Pocket Books. &c, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.