Sir William was in the chair, lookiDg very IUVESEY STEWART SETTLEMENT. Mr Larnach laid on the table reports relative to the Vesey Stewart settle meOt GENERAL NOTES. Mr Bastings has paired for the Govern ment with Mr Richmond. Mr Sheehan went for a drive yesterday. NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE. MrPyke resumed the no-confidence debate on the side of the Government. The Opposi tion counted heads, and thought they had a majority. There was no argument. Mi^ht was enough for them ; whatever the result, the people were behind the House, and would not be satisfied with the Opposition; who acted simply in accordance with their natural in stincts. They were actuated by a desire for place aud power. Amongst all sections of the people, there was a feeling that the Ministry had not had fair play. If ousted they would be followed by a howl of ex ecration from one end of the colony to the other. One indictment against the Govern ment was that they had not filled tip port folios. But they did not go into public offices to obtain Ministers. He hoped the House would not be similarly insulted again. He would be prepared to consent to the consolidation of the Land Fund after deducting a fair proportion for district Public Works.

Mr Hislop followed in a very good speech. He agreed that no reason whatever had been shewn for the course taken by the Opposition. He severely condemmed the action taken by the members who had deserted from Sir George Greys' party, and said that such conduct could only lead to an agitation for Separation. THE GOVENOR AND THE MINISTRY.

Mr Stout said he had to bring under the uotice of the House an important question of privilege. His Excellency the Governor had refused to nominate Mr Wilson to the Legislative Council, on the ground that a motion affecting the position of ministers was pending in the House of Representa tives. Mr Stout contended and. quoted many forcible authorities, that His Excel lency had no right to take cognisance of any proceedings, in Parliament until they were officially brought under his notice. He .' aid that in refusing to accept the advice tendered by ministers appointed by that House, the Govornor had infringed the most important privi leges of Parliament. The Governor, by refusing to accept the adv.'©3 of his Ministers virtually became dictator. He spoke with much force upon the important character of the issue involved and closed by moving, " That the reason assigned by the Gorernor for refusing Ministers' advice, was not in accordance with the privileges of Parliament.,"

gfjMr Rolleston said he did not desire to express an opinion on the question then, but considered that it should not be dis missed until the Crown was properly represented in the House. _§Mr Barff considered the matter a most urgent one, involving the re lations of the colony to the Crown.

Mr Traversjgthought the of parliament had been invaded. It was a matter, however, which required the look ing up of authorities. There was no doubt that the CroAvn should not know what was transpiring in pai'liament until officially informed. The question was one ■which should be discussed irrespective of party. Mr Gisborne spoke in a similar strain, but thought a motion expressing regret at the course adopted by the Governor woiild be better than making it a breach of privilege. To give members time for con sideration he would move that the House adjourn till fco-morrew (Friday). The motion for the adjournment was carried, and the House did not sit in the evening.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FKOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

this day.

THE CALEDONIAN ACCIDENT.

The Caledonian rescuers are to receive their gold watches, with suitable in scriptions, to-nighfc at an amateur enter tainment. MASONIC. Mr E. T. Wildman was.installed W.M. of Corinthian Lodge last night by D.G.M. Graham, of Aucklnd. SHAREMARKET. No reported transactions. MOANATAIRI. Moauatairi Tribute, Kneebone and party —working shares with the Company— crushed 50 tons for 39 ozs. Heman and party lodged 17 ozs.

RUSSELL.

this day.

Arrived : Star of the South, and Elsinore. Sailed : Tona. Passengers.—Messrs Rich, Kirkpatrick, Callaghan, Flowerday, Clarke, Mesdames Wright, Rich, and Keß. The Star of the South sails to-uight.

ROTORUA, NATIVE POLITICS

this day.

A deputation from the Ngatiraukawas met by the Ngatiwhakane here this week, who tried to induce them to oppose surveys and settlement of title. They condemned the Arawas for • putting faith in Government promises. A large meeting is to be held about January, to raise a flagstafi", .and discuss questions affecting land and politics.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

CRISTCKURCH,

this day.

RACING ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances were received last night. . • Free Handicap—Equation, Traitor, Fairy Queen, Xantippe, Templeton, Parthen opous, and Chancellor. Sprint Steeplechase.—Fakir, Zetland, Faugh -a - BaUagh, Royalty, Ivanhoe, Shilleragk. CATTLF SHOW. The entries for the Metropolitan Cattle Show next week number : Sheep, 304; cattle, 133 ; horses, 110 ; dairy produce, 49; improvements, 100 ; miscellaneous, 184' total, 880. The total last year was 897.

DUNEDIN, 1

this day.

FAMINE RELIEF. The total amount received here at the present date for the Indian Famine Relief Fund is £1,795 7s 6d. The Opera Company has arrived. COMMERCIAL. Produce is quoted as follows :—Wheat, 6s 9d to 7s ; oats, 3s to 3s 3d; barley, 3s to 4s 6d ; flour, 16s to 16s lOd ; hay, 5s ; oat meal, 17s; potatoes, 2s lOd; prime beef, 30s per lOOlbs. ; mutton, 27s 6d.

ALEXANDRA, this day.

KINGITE MEETING TO RECEIVE RTR GEORGE GREY.

Tawhaio has called a meetingforthe 20th inst., in anticipation of receiving a visit from Sir George Grey to arrange matters. Large quantities of produce are Demg brought down from Te Kuiti.

DUNEDIN, thi3 dayC

OTT A DTTIf A ■RTvR'.T-

Mr Bradshaw reports Bank of New Zealand shares, £22 2s 6d; Colonial Bank. £2 9s; National Bank, £3 83 6d; New Zealand Insurance, £4 10s; South British, £3 18s ; Standard, £1 2s ; National Insurance, £1 13s; Union, 12s 6d; Loan and Mercantile, £5 sa, old issue; £5 11s new issue; Otago and Southland Investment, £1 10s; New Zealand Shipping, £3 15s; Union Steamship, ±,7. IMPROVEMENT OF HARBOUR. At the Harbour Board it was stated that there are now eighteen feet of water on the bar at low water.

The "gates" of Ellerslie Gardens on the 9th Novenber were sold by auction at the Haymarket to-day for £112, the purchaser being Mr W. Kirby. The booths were sold to Mr H. Keane for £30. Athletics. What is the boat diet for a practising starting for a race ?—Answer -Sa-£o.

PARODY ON TENNYSON'S BROOK.

With many a care my life's beset, My charms are growing mellow, For I have not secured as yet An eligible fellow. I flit about and thro' the dance I skim like any swallow; The neighbours look at me askance, And say I'm vain and shallow. I chatter, chatter, as I go, And f oUf.e pronounce me clever, But the men that come are all so slow. They pop the question never. n. I gad about, and in and out, My helpless fate bewailing; And think with many a secret doubt, Of youth, and beauty failing. But there is one for whose dear sake, To foreign lands I'd travel; I th ought he would an offer make While sauntering on the graveL He spoke in accents soft and low, But words of love came never. The men that, come aro sure to go, And some take leave for ever. in. I try by many cunning plots, Their secrets to discover; And often sweet forget-me-nots Present to bashful lover. Then with many a gem from far, I deck my shining tresses; I sing songs of love and war, And wear becoming dresses. But all in vain this idle show, I gain their favours never, For men may come and men may go, But I stick here for ever.

THE INDIAN CALAMITY.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab.

Sir, —May I be allowed to suggest what I once did in London upon the Irish famine then rag ing, namely, that on a certain day to be fixed upon, every person in our community would make some trifling sacrifice either in his or her eating, drinking, or some superfluous expense, and give the proceeds, be it 6d or Is or larger sum, accordingj^to circumstances, and hand the proceeds to sundry depots Used upon for receiving them, and I am sure a considerable sum would be raided, and not one giver feel the worse for their withholding from them selves some trifling oomfort on this day, towards the relief of their suffering fellow creatures in India. I found this suggestion was considerably availed of in London, and why not the same in Auckland and other towns in New Zealand. "W c know not how soon we may have to call upon " others to assist ourselves. If my humble services can be of any avail in organising such a plan they are at the service of any committee which may be appointed for the same. Again, why should not cur clergy of any denomination appoint a- "famine Sunday," similar to the "hospital Sunday" in London, and on that day collections are made for such purposes, and surely every worshipper would give some trifle, and thus a fair sum, I have no doubt, was raised. If my hints are worthy of consideration, I shall be happy to see them car ried out.—Your obedient servant, J. Crispe, Waiuku.—P.S.—And do not ever lot the excuse be made to these Dlans "Oh, I have given before,'' for a good deed surely pnay be done twice over.—J.C.

Non Anthropophagi writing on the same subject takes a different view. He says:— "What aDoutthe widows, orphans, unemployed, distressed, and not forgetting those that have been burnt out. Should'our Mayor, especially of such an important city, have our welfare at heart, let him encourage all local labour, assist and promote the development of our resources; tender for a supply of the most authentic records of the Indian mutinies, dis tribute them with a few Hansards through the districts, and please make public, the date an application was made for the use of the vacant Government House when Auckland's lunatics were homeless.

MR McILHONE AND SECULAR EDU CATION.

(Tojthe Editor of the Evening Stab.) Sir. —Mr Mcllhone's craving for fair play in the columns of your journal for the sole purpose of publicly testifying how far his propensity and ability of homo mendax were developed in him, is rich and laughable, but in the meantime very aggravating to the Catholics of the Thames. It is of no use for Mr Mcllhone or for any other man to publicly deny what he publicly stated. Your telegraphic correspondent wired to your journal the true statement of what Mr Mcllhone stated at the meeting of the H. A.C.8.5., viz., "that his conduct for publicly opening secular schools and en couraging that system had met with the approval of four priests." Now, Mr Editor, if Mr Mcllhone was not the presi dent of the H.A.C.8.5., which has the Catholic religion for her guiding star, and which religion every member is bound to obey, and the Catholic Church was not condemning secular education, I would not trouble your columns to contradict Mr Mcll hone.—l am, &c, Patrick Dillon, Past President, Grahamstown, Nov. Ist, 1877. — [Hibernian writes to the same effect. Mr Mcllhone, in a letter published a day or two ago, positively denied making the statement attributed to him. The correspondence having now reached that stage when " Your another " is the only practicable argument, it is better perhaps to bring it to a close. To our mind, it.doesn't matter a fig to the public, to education, or to the Catholic Church, what Mr Mcllhone did or did not say. Ed. E,S.] ',

AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

At a committee meeting of the above Club held last night the following gentlemen were elected members : Messrs Blunden, Griffiths, C. Bur gess, Forder, R. Browning, Matthews, Mitford, J. Leech, J. M.'Russell. A.Hughes, T. Kerr, Barton, ±j. Dacre, A. R. T. Haultain, R. M. Clark, H. Hayr, T. A. Cox, G. Dunnett, A. Lewis, W. Woodward, and H. Henderson. Messrs J. M. Dargaville and J. E. Macdonald were elected as honorary members. The general arrangements were then made for the athletic meeting of the 17th instant. Mr J. Coates was appointed one of the handicappers, in the place of Mr A. King, who resigned. The secretary was instructed to communicate with Mr Mac donald as to special trains on the day, and to call for tenders for the gate money, booths, and cards. The members of the committee were assigned their several tasks in the preparations for the sports. The following members of the Club, in addition to the officers and committee, were appointed stewards for the meeting: Messrs. E. H. Whitaker, J. Dacre, E. W. Burgess, J. Philson, T. H. Tvfey, andJE. X, Tyler. • It was settled that the handicaps should be declared after the 9th November, but not later than the 12th. The following officials were appointed: Judge, Mr J. E. Macdonald; starter, Mr A. E. Whitaker: timekeeper, Mr H. Colson|; umpire for deciding the Victor Ludorum, Mr J. Coates ; telegraphist, Mr Ryan. Messrs. King, Colson, and A. Whitaker were appointed a sub-committee to see to the printing of cards, etc. A good deal of business was got through, and the meeting did not break up until nearly eleven o'clock.

INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.

The following sums have been paid into my office up to 2 o'clock p.m. this day :— MrCleam •• £0 5 0 Collection from Newton Kirk .. 10 211 Rev Father Walter 2 2 0 Mr A. K.Taylor 5 5 0 Collection per J. Robertson .. 9 3 6 . RevJ. Hobbs .- 10 0 F. G. Ewington, Hon. Sec. Per T.D.H. Auckland. November 2, 1877. City West No. 2 School, Hepburn-street, November 2nd, 1877.'—T0 the Editor: Sir, —The bearer will hand you herewith the'sum of £4 12s lid (four pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence) collected among the pupils of this school in aid of the Indian Famine Relief Fund. They would like the amount acknowledged, in your paper, and trust other schools in the city and suburbs will "go and do likewise."— Yours faithfully, E. M. C. HARRISON.

PACIFIC SKETCHES.

AN EGG FARM,

On the island of S , one of the Papuan Group, there are two sandy heaches where large numbers of birds congregated for the purpose of laying their eggs in the sand. These birds are not so large as our domestic hen, but they lay an egg as large as a goose-egg. They are not unlike the New Zealand Pukako. Then hen is a dull dark brown, but the cock is furnished with much brighter plumage, although he is so seldom come across in the day time that it is difficult to get an accurate description of him. The beaches referred to are about a quarter of a mile long by about 100 yards in depth. The natives roughly fence them off with cocoanut leaves, in order to prevent the birds being dsturbed. The sand is marked off into small sections, each, belonging to a member of the' tribe The birds come down at sunset and daylight for the purpose of depositing their eggs in the sand, and the strange 6itfht may be seen of a man assiduously dig cinc for e^gs and birds only a few yards off bustly digging a hole in which to lay. These holes vary in depth from 18m to 2ft 6in The natives sell some of the eggs to the' Europeans, and the natives of the other

islands, and leave some to hatch. They themselves are not particular as to what condition their egg is in when they eat it. If the young bird is-nearly formed, they are disposed to enjoy it the more. After lay. ing its eggs, the bird leaves them entirely, and does not concern itself further about them. The heat of the sand is cjuite suffi cient to hatch them. Sometimes these eggs will hatch in the basket they are hung up in, and strange to say, the young birds will fly fully 40yds immediately on being liberated from the shell. They are of the class of gallipodos and are closely allied to the bush turkey of Australia. Some of the.birds on the coast of New Guinea and on tke.islands to the westward are HHl^h !*pJer (see WalJace on the Malay Aj^jp^fc,) The natives assert that these ftspt'p3l|f eat no food that can be gbfttljt them, all they seem to requirC Ji. life. ample supply of sand. The pM| ftM Pa ys no regard to the young, whidli is left to themselves' the moment they are hatched. While the birds pay no attention to the presence of natives, they are very uneasy if Europeans come near them, and clear out at once. They are not confined to the island of S, but are scattered over the larger islands,.: but not in anything like such large numbers. The eggs have one peculiarity, which is, that the ordinary water-test will not answer.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank New Zealand—£22! 5s ; buyers, £22; sellers, £-i 2 ss. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 49s 6d. National Bank—Buyers, 69s 6d. South British Insurance—Sellers, 78s. National Insurance—Buyers, 32s 6d. Union Insurance—Buyers, 12s 6d; sellers, 13s. Auckland GaS—Sellers, £10 ss. Standard—Sellers, 235. Loan and Investment —15s. Union Insurance—Buyers, 12s 6d; sellers, 13s. N.Z. Loan--Buyers, £5 10s. Bismarck—bellers, 9s old. 15s new. MoanataM—67s 6d, buyers;, 05s; sellers, 6Ss. Alburnia—67s Od; sellers, 70s. Royal Oak—Sellers, 5s 6d. Kuranui Hill—Buyers, 15s; sellers, 16s. Piako—Sellers, 11s. Harbour View—Sellers, 7s 6d. Welcome —Sellers 6s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The five-act drama of "Frou Frou" wa3 pro duced last evening at the Theatre Royal, to a very good house, and mci; with a favourable reception. The drama has many points of interest, especially in reflections upon the cus toms of modern society, hence its term " Society drama." We have had an opportunity of com menting upon the merits of "Frou Frou" on a previous occasion, but have not hitherto seen the drama presented to an Auckland audience in such perfect order. Miss M. L. Young, as Gil berte, made a decided hit in her favour as an accomplished actress. He:: movements were graceful, and her Bpeech natural and un forced. Miss Tilly Andrews, as Louise, was commanding, and, by her distinct portrait of. her heroine, sustained her repu tation as an artiste of much ability. Mrs Charles Searle and the other ladies, though not so prominent, were equal to their several parts. The male characters were impersonated by Mr Searle (Brigand), Mr Betton (Henri), Mr Verner (Le Comte), Mr Leopold (Baron de Cambri), and Mr Hoyle (Pitou), During the evening a scene of the canal at Venice was introduced, and highly admired. The artist, Mr Willis, came forward in response to continued calls, and bowed his thanks. The la.dies of the drama. Miss Young and Miss Andrews, were also called before the curtain several times. So gratifying was " Frou Frou" that the manager .will re-pro duce the drama thi3 evening,

The applications for shares in the new Tookey Tribute Company have reached the large number of 29,000. Only 10,000 are to be allotted, and Tookey G.M.C. shareholders are to have the preference. As the applications from shareholders reach 9,000 outsiders will have very little show. The applications include a large number for the Thames.

G STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1877.



XT7 ANTED, two Boys.—Apply to H. P. ? t flayden, Wakefleld-street. Reference required. WANTED, an intelligent Youth who can write expeditiously and is correct at accounts, as auction clerk.—Apply to Grant and Morton, Queen-street. ANTED, a strong, active Girl as general servant; must be accustomed to children.—Mrs J. J. Holland, Symonds-street, corner of Havelock-street. "ANTED, a good Boy, about 14 or 15, accustomed to gardening.—Apply to John Costello, Epsom. WANTED, a good Tailor, a good Machinist, and good i Tailoresses.— Apply J. Higgins, Tailor, Wyndham-street, next Star Omoe. __ WANTED, an experienced Nursemaid. —Apply Mrs. Theo. .Kissling, St. Stephen's Road,, Farnell. ANTED, agooaMachinist.—J. Ford, Tailor, IG6,'Queen-street. ANTED, a strong Boy for the.kitchen. —Star Hotel, 7 p.m. this evening. \^TA NT ED, 2 two experienced Canvas- V t sers, with good' references, for Book Trade.—J. B. Sinel, Bible Dopot, Queen-street Junction. ANTED Known that the Tailoring Business is conducted at 166, Queen street, on CASH principles strictly.—J. Ford, Tailor, The Pantheon. WITHOUT toe~caps, sewn, Auckland made, and only 6s 6d. Ladies, my Prunella Boots.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-st., corner of Hobaon-street. WANTED, Man and Wife; wife to cook, man for farm work; without, en cumbrance.—Mrs. Elsmore, Registry Office, Shortland-street. ANTED, a smart Youth, one accus tomed to a retail shop preferred; per manent situation.—Apply by letter to F.W.W., Star Office. WANTED, a Young Man as farm labourer ; must be a good milkman, and capable of keeping a garden in order.— Apply Star office. _ t W~ ANTED, 100 Men daily at the Good Hope Dining Rooms, where they can get a Good Dinner for 9d. Board and Lodging 17/ per week. ■ ANTED, a strong Lad accustomed butchering, to ride out with orders.— R. Reeves, Victoria-street. WANTED, Servants and Girla; also 'Servants on my "books to know that if they do not call every day, I won't get them places.—Mrs Elsmore's Registry,. Shortland- Btreet. . __ WANTFD TO SELL, a handsome black Mare; 14 hands; rising 5 yea^s. Warranted perfectly sOund and quiet. Suitable for lady or gentlemen.—For address apply Star office. WE are still buying Pastry Butter at 6d. per lb.; Fresh Butter, Bd. to lOd. for the extra choice ; and we get the best of Teas— they are delicious.—R. French, Upper Hobson street. WANTED 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 *sj Collars, Is and 2s each; Croche CoL irs, la ; lot of Linen Collars, 4d each; Black Dress Buttons, 2£d 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, 10, and 50, 3s\6d, 4s 6d, and 5s 6d per piece of 18 yardsj: 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 paira for 8s 6d ; Ladies' Kid Boots, 7/6; Men's Bluchers, 6/6 nd 8/; Cod Liver Oil, only4d bottle ; small bot. of Saiad 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, olbs. 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, only lOd; Glass Tumblers, with jam, 9d; Glasg Cream Jugs, with jam, 9d; Washing Soda, 41bs. for 6A; 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 Basin and Cream Jug, only Is the pair; Bryant and May's tin box of Matches, two boxes for 3d, Is 4d per dozen: Elastic, two yards for Id.—October 17, 1877.



/^HEAP MEAT! CHEAP MEAT!! N. WOO D i ] ; Begs to inform the residents of-Ponsonby and 1 neighbourhood that, to meet the times, he is I determined to encourage to the utmost a Cash Trade, and is Selling at such LOW PRICES as ! will leave them no excuse for spending their money out of the district. CASH PRICKS (Including Delivery}— Fore-Quarters Mutton 2d per lb. Legs and Loin ~ ..3&dtoid ~ Boiling Beef, from. 2Jd „ Corned, do. (to reduce stock) from 2d „ Roast Beef, from id to 6d „ Chops and Sausages id „ Lamb, per quarter, from 2s 6d. Ponsonby, Nov. 2,1877. MILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT, W ELLESLEY-STKEET. MRS. ROUNTREE Has much pleasure in informing her friends and the public that, she has opened a Choice Assort ment of MILLINERY, &c, for the present season. Hats, trimmed, from ss. Hats, untrimmed. from 6d. Bonnets and Caps, suitable for old ladies, always on hand, or made to order. Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Velvet, Sarsnet, Collars, Sets, &c, &c. Bonnet Shapes in endless variety, very cheap. Feathers renewed and dyed any colour re quired. Vacancies for several Apprentices. HOUSE Wanted, to Purchase; must have six rooms and good, allotment, within Ja mile of Post-office. State terms.—C. Williamson. Vulcan Lane. TORIVATE Board and Residence at M?s JL Miller's, Clifr House, with a fine view of the harbour, Moore-street; also a large Sitting and Bedroom to let. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. " AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW. : EXCURSION TICKET. On THURSDAY and FRIDAY, November Bth and 9th, Tickets will be issued from all Sta- j ■ tions south of Mercer to Auckland, at Single j i Fares for Return Journey. These tickets will i > be available for return any day up to and in- < eluding THURSDAY, November 15th. Tickets i to be presented for re-stamping at ticket window, before starting1 on return journey. On NOVEMBER 9th, Mercer and Stations ] north of it to Auckland, 2nd Single Fares for " Return journey, available for the one day. Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga toEllers- j lie, One Shilling return, irrespective of class; , between all other stations Single Fares for . turniourney. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. . , , _ . j riOEOMANDEL HOSPITAL, j Owing to the Resignation of the present I J House Surgeon from ill-health, the Committee I of the above institution will receive Appli- j ; cations from duly qualified Medical Men to fill that position. Immediate application ) required. For particulars as to salary, Sec., apply to the Secretary of the Hospital ( Committee, at CoromandeL < J. H. HARRISON, , Secretary. ' mo MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS. Wanted by the Members of "Court Coro- ] mandel," A.0.F., a Surgeon. Apply to the . undersigned, ' JAS. B. ROCKLIFF, , Sec. Court No. 5260, A.0.F., i Coromandel. ALBERT H A L L, < DARBY-STREET. . < ■ FREETHOUGHT LECTURES. MR. CHARLES BRIGHT Will Deliver on SUNDAY EVENING, Nov. i, his First Lecture in Auckland, entitled, j " Christianity, Primitive, and Pagan." 1 ADMISSION—FREE. ! Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 p.m. Collection to defray expenses. AUCKLAND AMATEUR j ATHLETIC CLUB. 1 1 The following events will be competed for by 1 Members of the above Club, on November 17, at 1 ELLEESLIE GARDENS:— : 100 Yards Level I 120 Yards Handicap 440 Yards Handicap 880 Yards Level ! 1 Milk Handicap : 120 Hurdles Handicap Putting the Weight Htgii Jump Long Jump Tug of War. ] Entries (together with colours), Is. for Level J Events, and 2s. 6d. for Handicaps, must be made to the Secretary, Mr. A. King, before 9 o'clock on SATURDAY EVENING, at the Club Room, Thames Hotel. ■ Separate Tenders for the Gates, Booths, rand Cards, will be received by the Secretary, at the Star' Office, until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 7th November. EXIT SINKIN G.—The under signed, having had experience in Well sinking, will Sink Wells either by day or con tract. Address: R. Wooderson. Karangahape Road ; or at this office. "VT O T I C "E. The undersigned respectfully informs those whom it may concern, that he holds from the General Government "authority in writing from the Ist October to sue and recover from any person or persons who may refuse to pay the Fees at the Newmarket Slaughter house, agreeably to Section 20 of the Slaughterhouse Act, 1866. WILLIAM GALBRAITH. November 2.1877. C< S. "WANAKA," FOR J§|||§g£% SOUTHERN PORTS. In event of Mail Steamer not arriving by day light To-morrow (Saturday) Morning, the s.s. Wanaka will be detained until 2 o'clock same \ afternoon,- when she will leave the anchorage; , Passengers will be conveyed on board by the s.s. Tarn o' Shanter on arrival of the 12 noon train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-claS Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. T ORNE-STREETH AL L. Entertainment on FRIDAY Evening next, November 2nd, by St. Matthew's Sunday- School Choir and others, in' aid of the Harmonium Fund. Tickets may be had [from members of tlie Choir, or at Mr, Turrell's, Stationer, Queen-street. Admission One Shil ling. Doors open at 7 ; to commence at 7.30. WILL SHORTLY APPEAR, FRENCH & CO.'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT. NEW SEASON'S TEAS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES. U R X I■ S H BATHS! TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every mokning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. * Bathers bring their own towels. . N.B. —In addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the season, from 6 p.m., for 2/6. (Exclusively for Yourig Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, from 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £1 45., •52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morningl.



VILLA RESIDENCE.—FOR SALE, a New and Beautifully-finished Villa of six rooms; delightful view; corner allotment^- Apply Mrs. Pollock, Prospect Terrace, adjoining All Saints' Chmch. {710R SALE, a 5-rooined Cottage and ? Freehold Allotment in Cook-street— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. FOR SALE, 254 acres Good Land, near "VVairoa South.—*Por particulars apply to J. F- Stewart, Commission Agent, Shorfland street -4?~l f\ to £1000 LENT, on Building oW JL v" Society pri-nciples or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. _ _ _ Those Commodious Premises, lately occupied by Herr Schott, 30, Sliortland-street, suitable for Evening Parties, Assemblies, Lec tures, and Concerts, &c. fee. If required, the adioining Premises, consisting .of twelve (12) Large and Spacious Rooms, suitable for an Hotel or Private Boarding-house. Terms easy. 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. "XTORTH SHORE.-A six-roomed Fur _Li nished House to Let; splendidly fur nished, and -well situated. Also, several D vel li g-honses and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. Duder .$? KA CASH, £250 at s per cent.. Balance by cWvvf weekly payments of 15s. Price, £350 Comfortable well-finished Suburban Residence —S. Vaile, Shortland-street, nest Po3t-ofJice. i?6>QA —COUNTRY STORE FOR~SALE *rJOV I in a rapidly rising district. Cor ncr lot of 1 acre, with. Store and Six-roomed Dwelling, 4rStall Stable, Slaughterhouse, Sheds, &c. Price, £280. There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—s. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. _O Q>A 4\'— HOUSE of six rooms, with &ZjiQrSb\j Coal-shed, well, &c. ; situated in the best part of Vincent-street; price £240.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. J?€>/^ CASH, balance by weekly payments, c**<zj\7 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.. T O ACRES of GOOD LAND, fenced, divided JL& into Paddocks, and in Grass; with 4-roomed House, Cowshed, &c.; only i miles from Auckland; price £600.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next Post office. TO LET, a House and Shop, Victoria street, next door to Mr. Slater's, Grocer; rent, 12s.—Enquire Ewington, Queen-street. PONSONBY, near Shelly Beach.— House and two Allotments for Sale, cheap, on easy terms.—Apply to Mr Hammond, A2 and 13, Insurance Builnings. TW\ 0~~ T I C~ JE. For Immediate Sale, 113 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; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to J■-■hn McLeod, Lime Work 3, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, a Bedroom aud Sitting-room, in Parnell. suitable for a married couple, or one or two single gentlemen.—Apply " D," Stab Office. T6~LET, or for Sale, in St. George's Bay. a Nine-roomed House, in good order, with about an acre of land; rent very low.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. TfflO LET, Honse of five rooms, Newton, JL fitted with every convenience; excellent garden and conservatory; rent, 12s. weekly.— C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET~tlie~ Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. LAKE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness, Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Land Agents. "171 OR SALE, a marine family Residence, JIJ with 2 acres of land and splendid View, at Bella Vista, Ponsonby; just bui't; frontage to Waitemata River; fresh water creek running through the property, and sand beach for bathing, boating, &c. Terms very easy. Also to let, comfortable Residence near Ponsonby Hall. Apply at office.—Masefield & Co. TO LET, at a low rental, House of six rooms, pantry, scullery, stable, cowshed, &c., with 2i acres rich volcanic soil; fifteen minutes walk from Newmarket Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. T jiO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with office fittings*, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, a five-roomed House in perfect order, in Wellington-street.—H. Partington. House and Land Agent, Stichbury s Buildings. FO R SALE, a 4-roomed, 5-roomed, and 6-roomed House, Ponsonby; nearly new. Most desirable residence.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. O-J PER FOOT. CapitJo"Building, 3&>JL Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. 0 LET, or For Sale, four-roomed Cottage in gooci repair; large garden, well-stocked with choice fruit trees; fronting the Onehunga Road, near Junction Hotel. For ! particulars apply J. B. Colls, agent, Upper . Quean-street. ; QALE. OF BOOTS AND SHOES. ' CLARKSON &CO., who are leaving the Province, will give their old friends, and the public an opportunity to refit at Low Prices, for a period of Fourteen Days. ■: Goods and Furniture not removed will be ! Cleared by Auction. • - , •. . ■ It is respectfully requested that outstanding accounts be paid forthwith, to enable us to close up our. Auckland business. Ssl, The Sale is Now on.. : . : } CLARKSON •& Q£>., j, 198, Queen-street. -QOCI-ETY OF ARTISTS, i The ART EXHIBITION will open in the Museum Buildings on WEDNESDAY. 21st November, for Private View. Admission by Honorary Members Tickets. After that date it will be open to the Public. Contributors must send in their works by November Bth. J. SYMONS, Hon. Sec. mOBES O L D. POTATOES !~~ POTATOES! j NOW LANDING, Ex 'Flora,' ©Lyttelton, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, At £3 per Ton, Sacks included, Delivered within the City. Weight taken at Weighbridge. Orders must be given at once. R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. /-VDDFELLOWS' DEMONSTRATION. , Under the Patronage op the District Officers. TO CELEBRATE THE UNFURLING OF THE* . NEW BANNERS OF THE FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP AND GOOD - INTENT LODGES, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1877. Procession will leave Queen-street at : 9.30; a.m. Members of all Lodges in the District are invited to attend. DINNER at the Cook-street Hall, at 6 o'clock. BALL at the Lome-street Hall, at 9 o'olock. P.P.G.M. T. Cole, M.C. Doable Tickets, 7s. 6d. OWEN MAHON, Secretary Demonstration Committee. "\TEXT WEEK is positively the Last J3I Week in McCrae's old shop. Call and secure the Clearing Bargains !!! Hats, 9*d.; Prints, 3id. • Cheap lot of Stays, &c—Corner of Hobson and Wellington-streets. A PARTMENTS Furnished in ftrafton; xjL Road (five minutes' walk from • Choral Hall (large Sitting and Bedroom; well-furnished Terms, 11s.—Grafton, Star office.



npHORNTQN, SMITH. AND FIRTH'S X PRICES CURRENT (WHOLESALE). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 508. Crown Brand Flour, £ s. d. £ a. d. £ a. d, per ton 19 0 0 19 10 0 20 0 0 T.S.'&F. Canterbury Brand 18 0 0 18 10 0 19 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed .. 710 0 Sharps 710 0 .. .. ■ Bran 6 10 0 Fowl Wheat .... 0 4 oto is. 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. Auckland. Ist November, 1877. A LBURNIA GOLD MINING COM -±3L PANY (REGISTERED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from noon on MONDAY, the sth instant, until 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, the Sth instant, when a DIVIDEND of THREE SHILLINGS per Share will be payable at the Company's office. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. November 1, 1877. QHANNON AND FERGUS GOLD k? MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Shareholders in arrear with Calls are re quested to take notice that their Shares will be advertised for Sale unless the Calls due by them ■ be paid on or before the 7th day of November, 1877. D. G. MacDONNELL, _, ■ Manager. Thames, 31st October, 1377. DIAMOND GULLY GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A General Meeting of the Sharehol ers in the abovenamed Company, wiU be held at Mr. Power's Hotel, Paeroa, on WEDNESDAY, the 14th day of November, 1577, at the hour of two p.m. Business: The Election of Directors, and for. the transacting of such other matters as may be deemed reauisite. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. Thames, 31st Qctobsr, 1877. CIRASS FOR THE CUTTING—A T magnificent lot of Co -.v-feed (Lucerne) may be had for the mowing.—Apply to W.8., at this office. "VTOTICE to Dressmakers.— You can get -Li Button Moulds all sizes at F. Tomlinsons, Draper, Parneli. "VTEWMARKET TRUE BLUES, No. 19, -*-^ WILL HOLD A SOIREE, CONCERT, AND DANCE, IN THE NEWMARKET HALL, On MONDAY, sth NOVEMBER, 1577. Tea on the Table at 0.30 p.m. TICKETS, 2s. 6d. Tickets may be had from any of the Com mittee, or Mr. Nesbit, Sec. No. 1 Lodge. J. JONES, Secretary. OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. A Special General Meeting of Effective Mem bers will be held in the Hall, Karangahape Road, on FRIDAY EVENING, November 9th, at 7.30 sharp. Business:—To confirm the appointment of the Trustees elected at the last Special General Meeting of 24th April, 1877. By order of the R.W.G.M. W. MACKUNE. Grand Secretary. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOAJID. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Ist November, 1377. The following extract from the " New Zealand Gazette " is published for general information, J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman, AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD BY-LAW APPROVED. . Normanby, Governor. ORDER IN COUNCIL. At the Government House, at Wellington, this twenty-third day of October, 1877. Present: His Excellency the Governor in Council. Whereas the Auckland Harbour Board, acting under delegated powers, has made the By-law contained at the foot hereof; and it is expedient to approve of the same : Now, therefore, in pur suance and exercise of all powers and authori ties -vested in me by 'The Marine Act, 1867," and :" The Harbour Boards Act, 1570," or either of them, I, George Augustus Constantine, Marquis I of Normanby, the Governor of New Zealand, do j hereby,' with the advice and consent of the ; Executive Council of the colony, approve of the j following By-law, made by the Auckland Har bour Board :— Inpusuance and exercise of the power and ; authorities vested in the Auckland Harbour ! Board, the said Board do hereby make the fol ' lowing By-law: 1. Tbis By-law shall come into operation and take effect on andafter the Ist day of November 1877, 2. It shall not.be lawful far any person to moor, anchor, or leave, or suffer to remain m any part of the Port of Auckland, any timber, except in such places as may be from time to time set apart by the Auckland Harbour Board for such purpose.1 '■' •■■>■■■■■ . I 3: The word "timber' in this By-law shall include and-mean any raft of -sawnl timber, round or square piles, spars, baulk timber, and any other floating article net propelled by sails, oars, or steam. ■ .. .. .. . , , " ■ 4." It shall not be lawful for any person to moor or anchor any boat or vesselin any of the places set apart for mooring such timber as aforesaid. 5. For the present purpose of this By-law, and subject to such alteration as "the Harbour Board may hereafter make, the said Board'hereby set apart as places for Mooring Timber all that portion of Freeman's Bay westward of a line drawn from the Blockhouse to Acheron Point up to a distance of one chain's length from the shore or highwater mark; all that portion of Mechanics' Bay Intake westward of ■ a line drawn from a white post on the Sea-wall to another white post on the railway embankment up to a distance of half a chain's length from the shore or highwater mark; all that portion of the foreshore, on the North Shore of Auckland harbour, within a line drawn due south from the old Magazine site to the Sandspit, and thence due west to Depot P/oint. 6. All timber brought into the Port of Auck land shall, within twelve hours after arrival, unless prevented by stress of weather, be branded or marked in a legible and distinctive manner, so that the'owner or person responsible for its care shall be known, and shall be moored in the places aforesaid, or such other places as may be substituted therefor. g|7. Any person offending against any or either of the provisions of this By-law, or failing or neglecting to comply with.theprovisionshereof, shallbe liable to a penalty not exceeding £5, in addition to any sum of money, costs and charges, and rent which may be incurred under this By-law. . ■ i 8i It shall be lawful for the Harbour Master, or any person acting under hi 3 authority, to take charge of, and thereafter moor in any of I the places provided for keeping timber, any timber not in actual transit which maybe found in such prohibited part of the Port of Auckland, and retain and keep the same until all costs and charges incurred in relation thereto shall be paid. 9. It shall not be lawful for any person to remove any timber so taken charge of and impounded until all charges upon the same are fully paid. 10. It shall be lawful for the Haroour Master, ' in addition to any sum of money which he may have paid, or expenses which he may have been put to for taking charge of and mooring such timber, or which may be a reasonable charge if done by his own boat's crow, to demand and receive the sum of threepence per week for ■ every fractional part of such timber as may have been taken charge of as aforesaid, and tho said Harbour Master shall duly account to the said Board for all moneys so coming into his : hands. \ ■ . FORSTER GORING, Clerk of the Executive Council. MARKET HOUSE, SATURDAY, 11 o'ciook. 171 URN ITU RE, Sundries, &c, &c, I -HJ Biscuits, &c.,&c.,-Produce,&O..&C. - R. C. GREENWOOD.' - ' • Auctioneer. ....