Before the House met, after the bell rang, the late Government—Major Atkinson, Messrs Urmond, Richardson, and Carring ton—held a little caucus on the floor of the House. There was a small attendance at the opening until after prayers. All the Ministers were promptly in their places. Mr Fisher gave notice of the introduction of an Electric Telegraph Act. Major Atkinson sat with a piece of fools cap in his hand, over-anxious to table a motion. He twice had to sit down. The Government received the motion with cheers

After the no-confidence motion, Mr Bunny suggested that the debate commence on Friday, to morrow being a private busi ness day, to let the House have a day for business. Mr Bastings also urged Friday, to allow members to get on with pri vate business. He said this was only a personal question, only a fight for who are to be the men in office. LUNATIC MESSENGERS.-WEATHER REPORTS. Mr Tole gave notice to ask Ministers the names of all messengers in the Nelson Lunatic Asylum during the last two years. The Weather Reporting Committee re comment that all harbour-masters should keep a log, entering the state of the weather each day.; also any meteorological occur rence, and forward periodically to the ' Weather Reporting Department. The Stella is only to be used for lighthouse purposes, &c. Tiie Hones Adjourned till! Friday-

After the questions on the Order Paper were answered, the House adjourned till Friday, at half-past seven. ' PROBABLE TACTICS.

The general opinion is that Major Atkinson hopes to dislodge the Govern ment before the tables for the Financial Statement are completed. The Ministry, however, will have a clean breast made of the public accounts. The debate on the no-confidence motion will probably last long. The Opposition threaten to refuse supply. The Government, if defeated, which is improbable, will also refuse supplies, and a dead lock is threa.. ened. Dissolution in such case would be the only remedy.

BERESFORD - STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL SOIREE.

The annual soiree in connection with the Sab bath-school of Beresford-street was held last evening, in the neighbouring hall. Between two and three hundred persons were present. The building was tastefully decorated for the occasion with flowers and evergreens. The tables were liberally spread with gooa things, and the wants of the guests satisfied by the fol lowing ladies, viz.: Mesdames Robertson, Wall, Potter, Barton, Courts, Macdonald, Holmes, Chapman, Moginie, Lyon, Cousins, Atkin, Eady, and -Esses Edmonds and Warner. The public meeting in the church was presided over by Rev. J. Robertson, and the proceedings opened with the 106 th psalm by the choir, and prayer by Rev. EG. B. Monro. The " Hymn of the Fishermen's Children" having been"sung, Mr W. C. Daldy, iun., came forward, and read the report and balance-sheet. The former was a gratifying record of the labours of the past year, shewing the number of scholars to be 169, and the average attendance 115. The report testified to the deep interest taken in Sunday school work by the pastor—the Rev. Mr Robert son—and expressed a hope that further progress —with his aid and influence- would be made in the coming year. The balance-sheet sheared ncome for the year, £39 10s 3d expend! ure, £27 7s sd; leaving a balance in favour of the funds of £12 2s 10d. A pleasing account was also given of the branch school in ■William-street; the number of children on tho list being 88, while the expenditure for the year I had only been £2i. Addresses were delivered I by the Chairman, on " The Sunday-school, and he Young ;" by Rev R. Laishley, on " The Church and the School;" by Mr Joseph New man, on "The Teacher and his Charge ;" and by Rev. J. B. Munro. on "The Parent and the School." The addresses "wore instructive in character, and full of useful hints in connection with Sunday-schools. The very efficient choir filled ud the intervals of the speeches with several hymns and anthems, including "O Thou, Whose Power," "O Power Supreme." The "Hymn of the Moravian nuns" was ably rendered by Mrs Baxter and Miss Atkin; in fact, the singing throughout wa» of a high order, and greatly approved by all present. The last musical piece on the programme was " The Midnight Prison Song " (Paul and Silas). This sacred composition iwas given by two sisters—Misses Barton—in a manner which com manded much applause, which must have been pleasing to the singers of the'duet. Mr Lambert presided at the harmonium with his wonted ability. The meeting concluded with votes cf thanks to all who assisted towards the success of the soiree, with prayer by Key. J. A. Cargill, and the benediction _y the Chairman.

THE DIOCESAN SYNOD.

The Synod met last evening at sis: o'clock, BishOD Cowie, the President, in the chair. Parochial Districts.—A report on this subject, proposing changes in the representation of several districts, was read by the Rev.'Mr Tomlinson, but was not adopted, the majority being of opinion that it was unreasonable to pass a measure of such importance at the end of the session.

Diocesan Nominators' Bill.—The con sideration of this bill in Committee -was resumed and completed, after which the bill was read a third time and nassed. A motion proposed by the. Rev. R. S. Hassard, first as a clause of this bill, and afterw .rds is a separate motion, was reiected. Tiie resolution was, "That the nomination of assistant curates of parishes 3houid be made by the parochial nominators, on the recommendation of some person to them by the incumbent of the parish." Diocesan Nominators.—The Yen. Arch deacon Maunsell and Mr R. B. Lusk were nominated and elected Dioe. sian Nominators. Pension Fund.—lt was resolved that the first Sunday in November should be the day for special collections for this fund. Standing Orders.—On the motion of Col. Haultain. the following addition was made to the standing orders :—" In any election by ballot should more than two ballots be required, the name of any candidate who had been twice rejected by either order shall be withdrawn from nomination." Election Roll,—lt was resolved, on the motion of Rev. Mr Calder, seconded by Mr Upton, "That the electoral roll he published m the 'Church Gazette' at least three months before a general election of Synodsmen.' Mr Rice said he was authorised to state that the expense for the first would be provided.—On the motion ot the Rev. _.lr Tomlinson, it was agreed that the roll when made up should be placed upon the church doors of each parish. „■ _ ~ Expenses of " Church Gazette. —On the motion of the Rev. A. R. Tomlinson, it was re solved that the Diocesan trustees b ■ instructed •to Day £25 towards the cost of printing the " Church Gazette." _, __, ~ . Revising the Statutes.—On the motion or Mr Rice, the following resolutions were passed.: (1) That a committee be appointed .9 sit during the recess, for the purpose of examining the Statutes. Regulations. Standing Orders, and resolutions of this Synod in their relation to each other, and to the statutes and regulations of the General Synod, and to report to the Standing Committee within six months from this date: (2) that the said committee do consist of the Right Rev. the Bishop, Yen. Archdeacon Pritt, Rev. R. Kidd. LL.D., Rev. W. N. Willis, Mr Kissling, Mr S. W. Hill, and the mover. New Zealand Hymnal.—On the motion of Rev. Mr Lush, it was agreed that tne thanks or this Synod be accorded to the Rev. D. Purchas, for his zealous and unwearied services in con nection with the New Zealand Hymnal. Confirming the Minutes—The Rev. Mr Nelson moved, that the Synod be authorised to confirm the minutes of the session, and to certify to the statutes, regulations, __c.— Carried. . ,_- The Break-up.-A vote of thanks to Mrs Cowie for her hospitality was accorded, and also the reporters and proprietors of the local newspapers for their reports of the proceedings. —The Sydnod was then dissolved.

A PERSONAL VINDICATION.

__ To the Editor of the Evening &tar). SiR,-Since the days of Mr Beckhamthere appears to be no limit to the bcense of a counsel s tongue. Yesterday, in a case I »r25S™ against a butcher named Oakes, M^ lyier thought fit to say he knew I had incited my little step-sons to commit Perju^. Now one would have thought the Court would have done the one or the other of two &»Z&og*2 ■men Mr Tyler unraistakeably to upderstana that such language would not bo Permitted, or to have given me at once into custody of the Police, forthe damnable crime air Tyler assured that he knew I had committed. The Court took no faction in the matter, but allowed the sou-ri Jons tongue of the counsel to wag witnoui a, look or word of reproof. Now this I consider cowardly. It is a strong word, I admit, but none other in th. English language I can thine or yonld apply more aptly or justly. The Court Knew, or ought to have known, that my tonguo was tied, that within its precincts I dared not toave hurled a word of four letters at the conn sera head, which outside I assuredly should have done. Mr Tyler's opinion of me is a matter or utter indifference to myself, but the opinion or ™- general public is quite another matter, ana oa that account, and that alone, I sohcit space [or this letter. Days before the case was even heard in the Police Court, I took the lads and tbeir witness to my solicitors office for investi gation. Prior to the gentleman doing so, and la his presence, I said, -'Now, boys, mind you J9U this gentleman the truth, for remember God «Ustening to you, and if you tell one he he will Punish you geverelv." Mr Coleman then ex jjjained them, and* took down their several statements. Now I ask you, Mr Editor, if, prior 28 appearing in Court the lads had been "primed *> Perjury," whether my solicitor, with their

firmer statements before him, would have detected it in a moment? If ever there was a "wrong that needs resist—nee," this is one. Yours respectfully,—T. B. Hannatobp.

"THE BABY."

This interesting comedy was produced at the Theatre last night with even greater success as far as the representation was concerned than on the first occasion. " Baby" is quite as good apiece as " Our Boys," and if people were in a theatre going mood at the present time would draw just as well. The principal character depicted by Mr Charles Wheatleigh is a very richly tinted portrait, and well worthy of inspection. The various ladies and gentlemen connected with the company are well up in their parts, and the play is produced in a style very creditable to the management.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

IN BANCO

(Before His Honor, Mr Justice Gillies.)

RE ARTHUR UTTING.

This bankrupt, a storekeeper of Hokianga, came up with the view of ob.aining his discharge. Mr A. Whitaker appeared for the opposing creditors, and Mr Tyler for the bankrupt. The eridence on the previous hearing of this case was read over, and the bankrupt examined thereon. The bankrupt had previously been examined as to the disposition of his estate; which, it was alleged, was sold under circumstances which deprived his opposing creditors of an equal share of the proceeds. His liabilities were set down at £505, and his assets at £230.

Mr Whitaker addressed the Court, and went over the particulars, shewing that bankurpt's actions were entirely in opposi tion to the wishes of his creditors ; he contended that such men should be made an example of in order to deter others from pursuing a similar line of conduct. In his opinion the bankrupt was not entitled to his discharge, Mr Tyler said he must acknowledge that the bankrupt's proceedings had been somewhat extraordinary, but he was not so much to blame perhaps as his creditors. Messrs G. W. Owen & Co. and Messrs Owen and Graham, knew exactly the bankrupt's position, and that he was not able to pay 20s in the pound, and had agreed to supply him with goods in order that he might carry on his business at Hokainga ; but there creditors had stopped supplies, and urged him to the course he had taken.

His Honor said these gentlemen were not bound to supply bankrupt with goods to whatever amount he might ask for, upon a verbal agreement

IHJMr Tyler said that without such an agreement the bankrupt could not have entered into busine&e at Hokianga, and in consequence of those creditors failing to carry out their promise, he had suffered the loss of £100, and was led into difficul ties.

Mr Whitaker submitted thai, this was not evidence.

His Honor considered that bankrupt had no right to dictate to his creditors, as he appeared to have done. He had also refused to assign the whole of his estate for the benefit of the whole of his creditors.

Mr Tyler contended that there was no evidence to shew any fraudulent act on the part of bankrupt, but only a desire to do his best for the estate, but he would leave the matter in the hands of the Court.

•—.His Honor asked Mr Whitaker if the opposing creditors intended to take pro ceedings against the bankrupt under the Fraudulent Debtors' Act, as it would efiect his decision.

?jf Mr Whitaker thought it would be best not to make it known.

After some further remarks, his Honor said this was a very gross case, and he should adjourn the application for dis charge until Wednesday, the 19th of December.

Mr Tyler said the bankrupt was out of employment, without means, and had a wife and family to support He would therefore ask that some allowance might be made for bankrupt's maintenance in the meantime. His Honor ''said that bankrupt had sold property worth £470, for £296. He had retained £10 for his own use, and had paid money to lawyers and others, consequently he had no claim upon his creditors to keep him in idleness; he must work. RE. W. J. ADDEY. Mr Thome for bankrupt, applied for his discharge, which was granted, as all the necessary requirements of the Act had he-en complied with. EE. ROBERT CHALMERS. This bankrupt appeared in person, and applied for his discharge. Mr Tyler drew his Honor's attention to bankrupt's papers, which had been drawn up ov an unprofessional person named Feltus, and who, he understood, had been paid by the bankrupt. His Honor asked if such was the case, when he acknowledged that he had employed a man named Richard Feltus, and paid him for doing so,_ as he had not been able to employ a solicitor. His Honor commented very severely upon such practices, and told bankrupt that he had been guilty of contempt of Court, and rendered himself liable to a penalty of The bankrupt regretted that he had acted so indiscreetly.' In granting the bankrupt's discharge, his Honor saicl that in such cases the Court would render applicants every assistance, and on the other hand, it would piotect the profession, and see at the same time that persons were not overcharged.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Red Queen.—The Manager telegraphed to Auckland at noon to-day -.—"Obtained 301bs picked stone. 701bs on hand in all. ffgAt the Wardens' Court this morning, the plaint of the Golden Crown v. Magnus and Dunn, two miners, was heard. It ap pears from the evidence that an old puriri tree is growing upon .the Golden Crown ground and defendants asked and obtained perm-'ssion from Mr Workman, managing director of the Company to fell it for fire wood. Mr Workman afterwards denied having given permission, and the conse quence was that plaint was laid for such damages as the Court might think fit to assess A nonsuit was recorded tor the Company with costs, as their solicitor was unable to produce their miners rieht. The decision gives general satis faction, as the tree was not worth five shillings. Mr Warden Fraser remarked that the case was merely one of feeling- Alburnia.—Rich crushing stuff is likely to be obtained from the new or No. 2 winze. They are sinking on run of gold. They are down about 7 feet, and whenever the blast was put in, very goad-looking specimens were obtained. • There|is slight improvement in battery Sphere were no reported transactions Jon Change to-day. Kuranui Hill.— tTmanquis and party, working a section of this mine on tribute, crushed 20 tons general stone for a hand some return of 130 ozs. 10 dwts. some CALEDON i AN . Mclnn'a and party, tributers, finished a small crushing for 29 ozs. PIAKO. Wilton and party crushed 80 tons for 163 OUTh ee 3filedonian cleaning-up and retort -ni will take place to-day. 75 tons were ! throSah, from which 50 ounces It be obtained. The main lode looks well, gold shewing. The Manager ?nnT,t through another crushing next will P^ge or thern drive, the leader we ••■ OLIT and fist-class stone is broken has improved agUVg __ of the ree f. S&£ff_^*ES 4 Sto SOUth-wtern drive.

BIG PUMPS_ TO BE STOPPED. The "Advertiser" says Mr Black, manager of the United Pumping Association, has received instructions to inform various contractors for driving under his supervision, that work must be discontinued this week spending further ar rangements for advances of necessary funds. It seems that no steps have been taken by the Government to place the county authorities in such a position to be able to proceed with business, by handing over the securities transferred to the Thames County Council. It will be rememberd that the Public Works and Emigration Appropriation Act, 1877, gives the Governor power to transfer the securi ties over the Pumping Association plant to the county, but this does not involve power to mort gage or otherwise dispose of the same, and the Council possess no such legal standing. The late Government authorised the county to mort gage them, or deal with them to the best advan tage, so as to carry out the original intention of tiie Government when advancing the £50.000 in the first instance, viz., to test and develop the mines of the Thames at deep levels, and promised to bring in a bill this session to enable the county legally to deal witn them. On receiving this assurance, the county bankers agreed to advance a sum of £2,000 to carry on drives. These drives are conduits for conveying the water t> the big pump shaft, and conssquently enhance the values of the securities by draining iarger areas of country. The amount advanced has been expende 1, and the bank very naturally refuse to make further advances until the necessary legislation is as sured to place the local authorities in a position of security, and warrant the continuance of a work of so mnch impona ice to t le welfare of the field. The stoppage of operatioi a would prove most disastrous, and every effort should be put forth by those int.rested, and _wbo a.uong us ii n it, to avert what we can only regard as an impending c-a'amity. (__S_j

COROMANDEL, this'day,

Long Tunnel.—l regret to say that all hands were knocked off just at the moment when the workmen had gone through a slide fifteen feet wide, and.the prospects are brightening. DYNAMITE.

Whangapoua.—Mr Thomson, agent for the Dynamite Company, visited the district yesterday, and was very successful in prov ing the value of dynamite. Several large recks were operated upon. The Fanny, cutter, arrived with another vessel last night, and two vessels sailed this morning.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

CHRIST CHURCH, Tuesday.

INDIAN FAMINE FETE,

The fete to-day in aid of the Indian Famine Relief Fund was an immense suc cess. The weather was fine. From 6,000 to 7,000 persons were present. The programme comprised a muff cricket match ia costume. E. Dawson's show was under the manage ment of Mr J. L. Hall, assisted by members of the Gaiety Theatre Company, and several members of the American Variety Troupe, now playing at the Theatre Royal. The fortune teller's tent was under Mrs J. L. Hall; performing dogs, Mr Oily Deering; gift auction, &c. No charges were made for admission, the contributions being purely voluntary. The liberality displayed by all classes, young and old, was remark ably great, the total receipts up to five o'clock being about £400.

THE FAMINE SUBSCRIPTION £2,400,

Yesterday's fete, £448 ; at the Theatre, £77; making the total amount raised for the Famine Fund £2,400.

TIMARU, this day.

INDIAN FAMINE.

The Indian Famine Relief Fund Com mittee collected over £300 since .last Fri day ; £300 is to be forwarded to Christ church at once.

DUNEDIN, this day.

WRENCHING OFF KNOCKERS.

Larrakinism is prevalent in South Dune din, and last night some blackguards amused themselves in High-street by des troying the fences and wrenching oil fancy door-knobs.

Dr Scott, Professor of Anatomy, delivered his first lecture in Dunedin on the subject of " The hand in animals." Mr Sperry was entertained at a dinner last night Among the toasts was "Deceased Provin cial Government '

NEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED).

Mine Manager's Report.—l beg to report of having intersected another leader in extending the drive northerly, and, not withstanding the country, continues good, and no doubt of other leader being still ahead. I have deemed it advisable for the present to stop the driving in this direction, and to open out on one of the several auriferous leaders already met with, about 50 feet in from the shaft, which contains a fair prospect of gold.— J AMES NINNIS, Mine Manager.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £2110s National Bank—Buyers, 68s ; sellei-s, 70s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 48s; sellers 5Us. Auckland Gas—Sellers, £10 ss. South British Insurance—Sellers, 7Ss. National Insurance—Buyers, 323 Cd; sellers, 34s Cd. Union Insurance—l3s ; buyers, 12s 9d; sellers, 13s 6d. Union Sash and Door—Buyers', £10 17s fid New Zealand Loan—£s 10s; buyers, £5 10s. Moanatahi—Cos,7o..; buyers, Cos; sellers, 70s. Albumin—Sellers, 80s. Young New Zealand—Sellers, 6s 6d. Royal Oak —Sellers, 53 Cd. Kuranui Hill—lis; buyers, 143. Welcome—Buyers. 5s 6d ; sellers, 7s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

ATHLETIC REVIVAL IN AUCK LAND.

Let anyone who thinks the rising genera tion of Auckland is an effeminate or idle one, get up from his virtuous couch, at say half-past four on any morning of the week about the present time, and wend his way in the direction of the cricket ground in the Domain, or boat sheds on the breakwater; and I fancy, how ever bigoted he may be in his opinion on these matters, his conversion will be rapid. At the former place he will find numerous young fellows exorcising their muscles and lungs, in busy prepara tion for the sports to be held on the 9th and 17th of next month. Here he will meet with young men with whom he is well acquainted in the city ; and for whom he may • have considerable respect, as grave, steady, young business men; all restraint thrown aside with their superfluous clothing, with free and elastic striae doing the sharp 100 yard sprint, or the more trying and steady quarter or half-mile run, and then let him say if he can, that the present age lacks the energy of past generations. By half-past six or seven o'clock he will see the beautiful hollow once more deserted, and if he follow some 'party of laughing, healthy athletes, he will most likely find himself at the baths on the Breakwater, and be just in time to see the crews come in from practice in the A.R.C. boats. In the baths he will find a numerous assemblage of fine young men, enjoying their morning plunge after the severe exercise they have undergone ; and finally leaving the baths with elastic step and clear head to fight the hard fight of trade in all its branches, and infinitely more able to meet the strain from the early and healthy beginning the day has had for them. And a word to parents and old fogies who think that lads and young men injure themselves in these pursuits ; let these remember that to rise early their sons must retire early, and to win a hard-fought handi cap, or pull a four-mile race at racing speed, they must relinquish late hours over bil liards and Yankee-grab, and baleful, but alas, attractive amusements ; and common sense will teach which is most likely to be hurtful. Besides, no could walk through the Domain of a (morning, and hear the birds sing from every tree in every kind of sweet song, inhale the delicious freshness of the morning :— *' Brushing with_hasty steps the dew away To meet the sun upon the upland lawn," as Gray so sweetly puts it, without feeling his mind enobled and his heart lightened by his more close acquaintance tr'th nature at her best. To our young men I would, say, by all means join some club, whether Cricket, Rowing, Athletic, or Football; that will give you healthy exercise for the limbs God has endowerea

you with. What is that I hear old Growler aay? "I never went iv f or any such foolery when I was young, not I; I stuck to my shop and made money." But Growler, my boy, if you had gone in for such foolery, as you call it, you would have been spared that bad attack of gout you have at least 3 months out of the year, you would not be so deaf or so shortsighted as you are ; and as to your money, I'll lay odds, if you had spent a little in subscrip tions as a working member of some such club as I have mentioned, you would have saved a hundredfold in doctors' fees. Now, Tom Smith, if you are a better runner than Bill Jones, what right have you to hide your talent, and let Jones win that A. A. A. Club's half-mile cup that looks so tempt ing in Alexander's window? I say emphatically—none. If you, Tom, be the servant who had only one talent given, dare not to hide it till the master returns, but make the most of that thou hast. Young Colonial.

r The1; annual Regatta Club meeting for arranging^ the programme for the Pnext Auckland regatta, is to be held at the Thames Hotel this evening. It is to be hoped that the meeting will be well attended, for time is flying, and the sooner the list is made up the better. Last year the public made a very good response to the call for subscriptions, and, no doubt, if the C-mmittee work properly together they will do so again. Any gentleman who* sub scribes a sum of one guinea is qualified to vote for the election of committeemen.

THE EVENING STAK, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1877.



WANTED, a Boy for the Bootmaking .. Department; one that can pegpreferred. —Beo Hive, Shortland-. t. eet. ANTED, a young Man accustomed to the Butchering.—Geo. Hulme, Queen street.. "OrrANTED, a Purchaser for a quiet, ? 7 handsome well-bred Cow; milks 18_ quarta daily.—Address Star office. WANTED, two good GcnerafSei-'vants" ~. . -». N"rse and Housemaid : also Girl about 16, at Mrs Elsmore's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, a respectablo^Lad, to make himself useful; must be able to milk— Montague s Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street. HAT would Dr. Johnson have said, j ,„ had he known of my splendid2s. Tea. —W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of I Hobson-street. | WANTED, a sharp Boy with a sood referenoe, to serve in the shop.—W. H. i Dampier, Victoria-street. j WANTED, an Engagement for a very j respectable person as Housekoeper; first-class references.—Mrs. Elsmore's Registry i Office, Shortland-street. ' ANTED Known, Mrs. Carl Moller ! Cuts out and Fits Ladies' own Materials Tuesdays till Fridays only, from 0 till 12 fore noon.—Somerset Place, Grafton Road. ; WANTED, by a respectable person, a Situation as Housekeeper.—Apply Mrs. I Henry,-Registry Ottlce, Shortlancl-streot. WANTED, an experienced "Shipping ! Clerk, with a knowledge of Book keeping.—Apply, by letter only, to " A.L.S. ' I I office of this paper. ! TIT ANTED to Let, two and three-roomed I 7 ¥ Cottage ; rent, ss. and 63.—Apply to M- Rogers. Grey-street. j WANTED, a Nursemaid to go to Syd- ! ney with gentleman's family (passage j paid), Ploughman, Farm Couples, Boys to milk, Nursemaids, Female Housekte )cr. — Hanna- I ford's Registry, Queen-street, j TTSXANTEr., a General Servant—Apply ' V y to Mrs. F. Scherff, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, the Boot and Shoemakers l _„, of Auckland NOT to seek employment I at Mr. Horn üb's Excelsior Boot and Shoe Factory until the present strike is ended. j WANTED TO SELL, my Stock of ! New and Second-hand urniture, as the promises are to be fitted up for the Workingman's Public Baths. N.B. —No reason able offer refused.—Cheap Furniture Mart I corner of High and Victoria-streets East. j WANTED, a General Servant; reier- ! ences required.—Apply to Miss Hill, I Ponsonby Road, j %kjrANTED those in want of Money to j M call on their Uncle, at, the London Loan l Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. j W" ANTED to LET, a Brickyard, at Hamilton W«at, Waikato. Pug Mill, ! Kiln, and Working Material on the ground, in good order. Terms easy.—W. Davis, Hamilton West. j "XKjT'-A^TED, Everybody to come and I v 7 Buy tho Bargains at E. T. Herbert's, I Draper, Upper Symond-strect, who is giving up busmess, leaving the colony, and selling every thing Less than English Cost to effect a Speedy Clearance. ANTED KNOWN.—The Lowest Rate of Interest is charged at the London Loan Office, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. WANTED KNOWN.—W.H. Daropi__ has, besides the now celebrated 2/ Tea, Infants' Coloured Boots. lOd; Children's strong do., sizes 6 and 7, 2/; fresh lot of white and pink Ribbon, Id per yard ; very wide do., 2d ; Ladies' elastic side Boot-, 4/; fresh lot of Prunella Boots; Men's canvas Shoes, 4/6 ; Poll Combs, 3d ; Ladies' white Stockings, 6il; Girls' Straw Hats lOd.— Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED, the Public of Auckland to j know that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out two more shipments of Men's, Boys', and Youths' Summer Clothing, j which will be sold at largo discounts, to make room for a third shipment shortly expected pe_ City of Auckland. WANTED Known, that mucin i_me an trouble will be saved, and a grea saving effected, if the public, instead of running into different tailors' shops, will call upon f. Levy, 210, Queen-street, who oilers the best West end ot London Clothing, in the most fashionable 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. WANTED KNOWN, that J. Hart has opened the Loan Office' where any sum from Is. to £500 can bo had on every description of jewellery, watches, ladies' and gentlemen's wearing apparel.—Note the address : J. Hart, London Loan Office, Victoria-street, under the heatre Royal. ANTED Known, that I am Selling Off for two weeks only. I have about 400 Ladies' Chignons left, and I will sell them very cheap, 9d to 2s; Plaits, from 6d to Is 3d; Chignon Boxes, only 2d cash; lot of Maltese La •• Collars, Is and 2s each; Croche Col. _rs, Is ; lot of Linen Collars, 4d each; Black Dress Buttons, 2Jd dozen; Children's Sun Hats, Is 3d to 2s ; Bonnet Shapes, 2d each; Children's Straw Hats, lOd, new shapes ; Black Beaded Belts, only Is 6d, worth 3s; Crochet Cotton, 2s 4d box ; Paper Collars, 5d box; lot of Artificial Flowers, 2d, 3d, and 4d each ; Washing Lace, Id to Is 4d yard; a few Pieces of Summer Dresses, 6d to Is yard; lot of Velvet, Nos. 30, 40, and 50, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, and 5s Cd per piece of 18 yards : lot of Ribbons will be sold cheap (going out of this line); Children's Kid Boots, 3s 6d; Maids' Lace up Boots. 1 and 2 size, 4s 6d, 2. pairs for 8s 6d; Ladies' Kid Boots, 7/6; Men's Bluchers, 6/6 nd 8/; Cod Liver Oil, only 4d bottle; small bot of Salad Oil, 4d; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, 7d per dozen ; good Tea, 2s 4d per lb., equal to 3s Tea, 31bs. for 6s . Bath Bricks, 3d each; large bars of Soap, 5d ; Clothes Pegs, 4 dozen for 6d; Whiting, s!bs. for 6d; Sperm Candles, lid lb. packet; Brown's Corn Flour, 6dlb. packet; Epsom Salts, 5d per dozen packets; Peacock's Jams, 8d per tin ; Washing Powder, only 6d dozen packets; Lemon Peel, Is 8d per lb.; Cocoa, Is 8d lb.; Wood Matches, Is 9d per gross, 2d dozen; Spectacles, only Is; lot of Spectacle Cases, only 2d and 6d each; Note Paper (6 sheets), 6 En velopes, 1 Sheet Blotting Paper, Pen. and Pen holder, only 2d packet. Selling Off for two weeks.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street.—Large Pie Dishes. 2s each; Chambers, 2s and 2s 6d; small Wine Glasses, 3d; Salt Cellars, 3d each, 2s doz.; Glass Egg Cups, Id each; Thimbles, 3 for 2d: Baking Soda. 4d lb.; 3of the best Chignons and a box, for 4s 6d; Mouse Traps, 2d each, 4 for 6d: Light Blue, 9d lb.; Glass Sugar Basins, full of iam, onlylOd; Glass Tumblers, with jam, 9d; Glass Cream Jugs, with jam, 9d; Washing Soda, 41bs. for 6d ; Children's Elastic Garters, only 2d pair; small bottles of Castor Oil, 4d bottle, four bottles for Is 2d; Dress-holders, Id each; Back Combs, 9d to Is 6d; Glass Sugar Basins and Cream Jug, only Is the pair; Bryant and Mays' tin box of Matches, two boxes for 3d, Is 4d'per dozen; Elastic, two yards for Id.—October 17, 18*7.



DR AP E R.—Wanted an Assistant Draper; also an Apprentice to the Drapery.—Milne and Choyce, Milliners and Drapers, 222 & 221, Queen-street. ANTED to SELL—Lease, Goodwill, Sec, of excellent Brick Shops and House, in leading thoroughfare. The premises will be found suitable for any business.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. WANTED Kjaown, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds Of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &0., &c.. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cod om-house-Btreet. ' WANTED KNOWN, every description of Jewellery, Old Gold, Silver, Musical Instruments Bought, Sold, or Exchanged, at the London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-8 tree t.



A MUSICAL and Literary Entertain ment will be held, in the Parnell Hall, on THURSDAY, 2Sth instant, by the Newmarket Primitive Methodist Sabbath Scholars and Teaohers, assisted by the City Band, to assist the Indian Famine Fund. Tickets at the Shop keepers', Parnell, and at the door. Adults, Is.; children, 6d. Doors open at half-past 7, com mence at B.—L. W, Gladding, Superintendent; George Hayter, Manager. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. A Committee Meeting of this Club will be held on THURSDAY, the Ist November, to elect new members, and make tho final arrange ments in connection with the Athletic Meeting of the 17th November. Gentlemen wishing to join the Club must have their names sent in to the Secretary by Monday next, or they will not be Qualified for election at this meeting, and so will not bo able to enter for tho Club Races at the forthcoming Sports. A. KING, Hon. Sec. N.B.—The attention of members who have not paid their subscriptions is directed to Rule s___ POINT RUSSELL HOTEL! MERCER. D. ARKILL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha . made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's Sparkling Ale. OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL COM PANY (LIMITED). The Annual Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be held, in the Ot.-huhu Public Hall, on TUESDAY, 30th October, 1877, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To receive Report and Balance sheet, to elect Officers for the ensuing year, and any other business that may be brought before the meeting. F. FALL WELL, Secretary. October 16,1657. THOROUGH OF PARNELL. EXCAVATING, DRAINAGE, KERBING, CHANNELLING, &C. The .Tenders received for the above works having proved unsatisfactory the Borough Council hereby call for fresh Tenders for the eaineworks, in accordance with terms, specifica tions, and conditions, to be seen at the Borough Office, on and after TUESDAY next, 23rd instant. Tenders, to be rendered on Forms procurable at this Office, endorsed as above, must be lodged at the Borough Office by 12 o'clock: noon on FRIDA V, 26th October. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. B. STRANGE, Town Clerk. Borough Office, 20th October 1877. m O B U I L D E It S. Tenders will be received up to Noon on THURSDAY, the 25th instant, for the erection of School Buildings in Nelson-street, for tho Board of Education. Plans, Sec, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. TENDERS will be-received up to noon 27th October, for the erection of a four roomed Cottage in Parnell. Labour only. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted.—ll. Richards, Parnell. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 6 p.m. on SATURDAY, 27th October, for the Erection of a Six-roomed Cottage, near Kyber Pass Road. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mrs. Lawless** Edinburgh Hotel. Symonds-street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. mo QU A R R YMEN, •& c. Tenders are again invited, until the sth Nov., for Cutting Down the Hill opposite St. Luke's Church, New North Road. Plans and specifi cations may bo inspected on application to the Secretary, Mr. J. Braithwaite, Mouut Albert. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A. K. TAYLOR, Chairman Mount Albert District Board. _ October 22,1877. MOUNT EDEN DISTRICT BOARD. • NOTICE. In accordance with section 102, of the " Public Works Act." 1876, thirty days notice is hereby given that on and after SATURDAY, the 17th November prox., the following alterations in the Sca,le of Tolls leviable at Mount Eden Toll gate and Gaol Road Chian Bar will be made, viz. :— For every Cart or Vehicle drawn by one horse, employed in drawing scoria ash or stone of any description, Two Shillings ! and Sixpence; and for every additional horse, Threepence. N.B.—No Royalty will be collected at the Gate after the above date. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. October 10,1377. MOUNT EDEN" AND EPSOM HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. ' WANTED, a Range a for the above district. "WagUs, ten shillings per day.—Apply on or before Monday next, the 29th instant, to T. Thompson, 40. Victoria-street. T. THOMPSON, Chairman M.E.D.B. T. PATON, Chairman Epsom D.B. October 21.1877. p I T V RATES. FINAL NOTICE. Town Clerks Office, Oct. 19,1877. Notice is hereby given that all persors who have not paid current rates and arrears, will be liable for legal expenses for the recovery of same. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. PERSONAL. —Mr Thomas Stewart some time since a Private in No. 1 Com pany Auckland Rifle Volunteers, is requested to call on Mr Laishley, Solicitor, Auckland. HOUSE Wanted, to Purchase; must have six rooms and good allotment, within a mile of Post-office. State term3.--C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. E^R CHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stab office Wyndham-atreat. "¥¥7" A N G A R E I COAL. Having taken over the Retail Trade of Wangarei Coal from Mr. Sloane, I am prepared to Supply the above, either Delivered or at the Yard, at the same rate as charged by Mr. Sloane. N.B.—All orders punctually attended to. Apply to JOSEPH CRAIG. Fort-street. OST, on Saturday night, in or near Queen-street, a Cheque for £25, owned by Mr Wilson.—£s reward will be paid on leaving same at this office. LOST, a small Bag containing articles of Clothing, left either at an hotel or board ing-house. — Anyone leaving same with Mr. Miller, Queen-street Wharf, will be rewarded.fja G. S~ ANDES, • SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made an_ Plans supplied eg» the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. ~VT O T I C • E. To the Inhabit-nts of Newton, Mount Eden, and Up__r Symonds-street. WILLIAM COCHRAN, Butcher, will open that Shop at the top of Symonds-street, nearly opposite Kyber Pass, lately occupied by Mr. Ryan, Painter. Wm. C. will open the above Premises on THURSDAY first. 25th October, as a Butchering Business, where he intends keeping nothing but a First-class Quality of Beef, Mutton, Lamb, and Dairy-fed Pork, at Town Prices for Cash. W. C. hopes to receive a share of public patronage. Families waited on for orders, and punctually attended to. — wt.j.tam COCHRAN, Butcher, Upper Symondß-street, nearly opposite Kyber Pass. STRAYED into my paddock, about three weeks ago, a Cream-coloured Horse, with black mane and tail; also, a Roan Mare, with white face and two white saddle marks on withers. If not claimed within fourteen days will be sold at the Haymarket to defray ex penses.—JOHN McLEOD, Henderson's Mill. lVrOTlCE.—Removed to Grey-street, No. _13l 37.-MAX SCHMIEDEL, Veterinary Surgeon. mO CABMEN.—For Sale (price £60), JL the Two 'Busses and Three Horses now running between Penrose Station and Otahuhu. | —Apply to M. Impey, Otahuhu; or to J. Impuy, < Auckland.



VILLA RESIDENCE.—For Sale, a New and beautifully finished Villa of six rooms; delightful view; corner allotment. —Apply Mrs Pollock, Prospect Terrace, ad}oinining AH Saints' Church. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage and Freehold Allotment in Cook-street;— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. "IT.CR SALE, 254 4icres Good Land, near JO Wairoa Sout_^-_tor particulars _pply to J. F. Stewart Commission Agent, Shortland street. -_^~S~?_ to £100° LENT, on Building 3£. JL \7 Society principles or on «ny terms to suit borrowers.—...Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. TO LET, in Parnell, a Grocer's Shop, doing a good business.—Apply >to W. Vanghan. TO LET, Two Shops, one corner of "Wyndham and Albert-streets, endone in Wyndham-street nearly completed.—Apply J. Hamilton, Baker. Albert-street. TO L E T Those Commodious Premises, lately occupied by Herr Schott, 30, Shortland-street, suitable for Evening Parties, Assemblies, Lec tures, and Concerts, &c.. &c. If required, the adioining Premises, consisting of twelve .12. Large and Spacious Rooms, suitable for an Hotel or Private Boarding-house. Terms eas.. Apply to SAMUEL BROWN. Shortland-street. N.B.—The Hall is open for engagement any 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. WORTH SHORE.-A six-roomed Fur- JL/. nished House to Let; splendidly fur nished, and well situated. Also, several DWei ll ..-houses and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. Duder. O PER ACRE.—6O acres of good Land 35. JL south of Auckland.—S. Vaile. Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. FOR SALE, a very nice Second-hand Basket Carriage.'— A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. 0 LET, House and Shop, foot of Grey street, at present occupied by Mr. Tude hoDe—lnoniro C. Woolear. Ironmonger. TO L__T, at tiie corner of Codrington street and Great North Road, com mandin g a delightful view of the Surg .- Hills estate, a well-finished Six-roomed House, with three fire-places, cup-boards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on, sink, eta.—Apply to _.. Downey, on the premises; or to Mr. Baxter, c ne Karangahape and Newton Roads, ij?-_A CASH, £260 at 8 percent.. Balance by W*y, M _? eeklE payments of 15s. Price, £350 Comfortable well-finished Suburban Residence —S. Vaile, Shortland-street, next Post-office. -£»9>QA -COUNTRY STORE FOR SALE, c*b.(S.-_ _■. m a rapidly rising district. Cor ner lot of 1 aero, with Store and Six-roomed Dwelling, 4-stall Stable, Slaughterhouse, Sheds &c. Prioc, £280. There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. JP.&d.(\'F?°F$ E, ot six rooms, with *T~f* _Jt^ F Coal-shed, well, Sac. ; situated in the best part of Vincent-street; price £240.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. £0/0) CASH, balance by weekly payments, _» _? a very neat and pretty Cottage, 20 minutes' walk from Queen-street; price £250 — S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street, next the Post-office. P 1 Kfl -FIVE-ROOMED .HOUSE, Rich c_-i__._. V. monaßoad, for Sale for £1/0; ex cellent view, paved yar . good well; easy terns. C. Williamson, Eetat_. Agent. Vulcan Lane. | £> ACRES op GOOD LAND, fenced, divided J-*, into Paddocks, and in Grass; with 4-roomed House, Cowshed, &c.; -only 4 miles from Auckland; price £600.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent Shortland-street, next Post office. J^" O T ""i C E. For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards ___ ££*? 3 F-F o™^ with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, Sec, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken. Land Agent. 0 LET, the Residence of Sir George - , Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comlskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, , . Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, 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 to W. Aitken. TO LET, two Houses in Chapel-street, „, . ns,ar St. Matthew _ Church.—Apply to Mr. Maior, Groce , ' HP 0!. • LET ' a comfortable four-roomed JL Dwelling-house and Shop in Karangahape Road, Newton ; rent, 125.-Apply to Mr. John ston, Baker, Karangahape Road. mO LET OR LEASE, a good Six *T- ~r° omed House on the Mount Eden Road, fourth house from Toll Gate.-Apply at he Auckland 10 LaVer ' Builder« Kyper Pass, Si _?? FOOT- Capital Buildincr, -WJL AUetment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea View cannot be built out. The whole of th.' purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-ltreet! ]F 0g?^ LS' PrellmldPropei-ty, Conquest JL Place, Parnell, adioining Dr. Home's House contains 9 rooms, &c, lacre Orchard- Flower and Vegetable Garden, 2-stall stable Coach-house, Fowl-house, &c. The whole en h_d_e TSfrgo!? ? al*n« fence and hawthorn t™l% an, d "I first-rate order.-Apply to Mr. lvey. Bank of New South Wales. JQLLERSLIE GARDENS. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. PROGRAMS OF SPORTS to be held at the Ellershe Gardens, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1877. Pri3ra 0£2 WaIeS' Cvp ' I^~Prize> £20; 2Ad, £3; 'Amateur Race, 300 yards, handicap, for mem »Vn 0f I3ed pricket, Rowing, and C?utsilvSr UCu'p and memb6rS °£ A'A-A- Maiden Race, 120 yards, Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £2. s_2t_,s??_^ w d, s>l9t prfze *3 2°fl £i Mile Race, handicap, Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. 2nd, g£f a * 3 mileS ' £andicaP» Is* Priz-, £5 ; Lumpers' Race, once round the course, each man to carry lcwt. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize, £2* ... ■ " Boys' Race, under 15,100 yards. Entries, Is, on the ground. Ist prize, £1; 2nd, ss. Gymnastic Performance. Entries for the Prince of Wales' Cup, with Entrance fee of 10s., names, colours, hailing place, and previous performances of competi tors, addressed to the Secretary, will be received by the undersigned at the Thames Hotel, until Saturday, 27th October, at 8 p.m. For the other events .with Entrance fee of ss, names, colours, etc., of competitors), on Satur day, 3rd November, at gl-p.m., after which no entries will be received under any pretence whatever. The Prince of Wales' Cup will be competed for m two running handicaps of 150 yards and 600 yards; for running first in either of the Handicaps, six points will be allowed; for run ning second, four points ; for running third, two points. JAMES A.BBROWN. m H. H A L L & C 0., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE (Late Messrs Low and Motion's Store). ON SALE— 120 tons FLOUR, in sacks, half-sacks, and quarter-sac] _5 300 sacks OATS 180 „ SHARPS 30 „ PEARL BARLEY 60 „ OATMEAL 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 24 „ BACONife HAMS. BISMARCK.& FRENCH REPUBLIC GOLD MINING COMPANY {REGISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders l will be held at the Company's Office, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 30th inst, at 2 p.m.; to receive thg Report and Balance sheet, election of Directors and Auditors. F. A. WHITE, October 19,1877. Manager^ LONG TUNNEL GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of Share holders is hereby convened to be held, in the Company's Office, Shortland-street, Auckland on TUESDAY, the 6th day of November 1877 at 4 p.m. . ' Business: To receive the Resignations of the present Directors, and Elect a new Board of Directors in their place. By order of tho Directors. 5 LL'_.E__T HORNE,. Secretary.



. mOKATEA GOLD MINING COM. . X PANY (REGISTERED). Tho Annual General Meeting of the Share ■ holders of this Company will take place at the Company's Office, Kapanga Chambers, Ooro mandel, on SATURDAY, 27th October, at 10 o'clock a.m. Business: To receive Directors' Annual Re port, to adopt Balance-sheet, and to elect Directors and Auditors, in compliance with the Rules of the Company. W. HORNE. _ Manager. Coromandel, October 6. 1877. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to ths University of New Zealand)., The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and othOctober. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Muster. TD- D~U CAT I ~6~ N A L MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Welleslev and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive. CITY "WESTNo. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSEsT-English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison and Mt.Gray. Terms: One Shilling per week. FRENCH (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Pkltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. ■J^OTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs I to inform his Pupils, and the general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and I Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. mHETrETREAT, PARNELL. MISS ROBERTSHAW'S Pupils will Re assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The course ' of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including tho higher branches of Mathematics, Latin, Drawing, and Plain and Fancy Needlework. Terms:—Pupils under ten years of age, one guinea; over that ago, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. , Extras:—French, £1 Is; Dancing, £1 Is; Music,"£l 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. HOW is the Town Water Supply to Pay?—By Calling at Geo. KITCHEN'S Licensed Plumber, Lome-street, where you can have your work done at a reasonable charge. ~J^IXON "LIGHT ~~H O R S E. _,_?£s-?-?■ Y3 muster at the Drillshed TO MORROW (Thu_3da.) Evening, at half-past 7 o'clock . hafp, for Monthly Inspection. Full uniform, with swords only. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Captain. October 24,1877. Rational fire and marine _ll insurance company of. new ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000



This purely Local Company Insures against FIRKI and MARINE LOSS of Every Des«fto tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt andLibkral Settlement of Claimp HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, -uckland Branch. /^REAT QSALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. _3T LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY t A LINABURY & CO., 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED. AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will ' be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kepi this Popular Establishment, the public rosy rest assured in getting the Best op Everything at and Under Wholesale Prices 1 11 The STOCK consists of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS,' MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST 11! A.. l_ INril}RY & C°" 204 & 206 QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIRST ANNUAL SHOW, To be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1877, (Being H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Birthday), at ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. Certificates will be offered for the following— HORSES SHEEP CATTLE SWINE DAIRY PRODUCE DOGS POULTRY PIGEON LOCAL INDUSTRIES HORTICULTURAL For further particulars see Handbills and Books All Entries to be made on the Association's Printed Forms, to be had from Messrs Buck land, Hunter and Nolan, and the undersigned. WM. PERCIVAL, ■ Secretary. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26. . HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 26th instant, at 11 o'clock, A General Assortment of Household Furniture, consisting of— Bedsteads, Tables, Bedding, Cheffoniers, Chest Drawers, Chairs, Couches, Kitchen Utensils, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON. Auctioneers. F R ID AY, AT 1 O'CLOCK P.M. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS Handsome Cabinet Sewing Machine, Hand Sewing Machine, Mirrors, Brussels Carpets, Handsome Coal Vase, Handsome Aquarium, Venetian Blinds, Mahogany Chairs, Maho gany Loo Tables. Cheffonnier, Fender and Fire-irons, Chairs, Handsome Kerosene Lamps. Ornaments, Chests of Drawers Bedsteads, Washstands, Toiletware, Toilet Glasses, Writing Desk, Superior Feather Bed, Pillows. Filter, Bedding, Sponge Bath. Curtains. Superior Platedware-Cruets, Forks, Sugar Lifter, Spoons, Ladles, Butter Knife. &c, Superior Cut and other Glassware—De canters, Tumblen*, Wines-, Custards, Dishes, Jug, Fruit Stands, Salts, Basins, Water Bottles, Candlesticks, &c. Earthenware assorted, Vases. Superior Cutlery—Dinner, Dessert, Carving, and Bread Knives, ivory handles. A large assortment of Kitchen Utensils, Gardening and other Tools, a superior Gar den Roller, but little used; Iron Wheel barrow, Large Tool Cheat



The Property of a Gentleman leaving for Eng land, removed from the Suburbs for Convenience of Sale, j TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. FRIDAY, 1 p.m. AT AJITHUFI'S MAIJ.T. [FURNITURE DEPARTMENT.