Cross-examined at some length by

prisoner. , ' John Shaw, foreman, in the employ ot ihe City Council, deposed that he saw prisoner"taking away the stones. He said lie only took away two barrows, and lie was sorry for it.

Sergeant James Jackson took prisoner intocustody, when he acknowledged that he had taken some after the heap was measured. -it Fourteen days' imprisonment with hard labour. FALLEN BY THE WAYSIDE. Ellen McLean was charged under tne Vagrant Act with being a drunken and disorderly person. Sub-Inspector Pardy said he would a.__ for a withdrawal of this charge, as the woman was unable to appear through illness, which had necessitated her removal to the Hospital. TIIREf- LITTLE BOYS. Three little boys were introduced by Mr Stickley as being1 without parental aid, without any fault on the part, of their parents. Their names did not transpire.

The Court ordered them to the Industrial Home for different term.- according to their several ages.

THE COOK-STREET TRA-SEBY.

William Pore was again brought up on a charge of wilfully and maliciously assault ing Fanny Moore, in Cook-street, on the 4th inst., "with iutentj to inflict 'Grievous bodily harm. Maggie King, the wife of John King, farmer, of Papakura. deposed that she lived in the house in. Cook-street. Colwell was a friend of many years. The deceased occupied apartinenta in the same house. William Pote lived with Fanny Moore On the Tuesday evening, the prisoner and de ceased had bceu out together. On Wednes day evening, he struck Fanny in the face. She separated them. A man named Peter Jor.es was present, She fell over sonic firewood in the yard ; she got up and threw some gravel at him, when he struck her on the chest, and she again fell. He then left the house. The next day (Wednesday) T'otc returned quite drunk." Soon after, Pote and Fanny went out, and she returned in the evening without him. Deceased had two awful black eyes, which, she had on doubt, were the result of prisoner's blows. They were frequently quarrelling, and on Friday morning prisoner struck deceased, and said lie would pay her off with a flying sheet. Deceased was in delicate health, complained very much of lier buck, and had been taken medicine for some months past. She was a woman of intemperate habits, and had not been sober for a fort night previously to her death. Ann Tyldslcy, wife of John Tyldsley, of Kyber-pass, knew the house in Cook-street; deposed to visiting' the house on Wednesday evening, the sth inst., after the row between deceased and Pote. She was iv a low way, and held her handkerchief to her forehead, which was skinned. Her eyes were black and swollen. She did not tell her the particulars. Mrs Cane was present, and told her that Pote had knocked her down. She could not speak as to the general health of Fanny Moore. Detective Jeitery deposed that he knew both the prisoner and decea__ed, who had been cohabiting together for a long time. On the Sth inst. prisoner went to Taranaki and was brought back again. He saw the body of deceased, aud "the black eyes, as described by the witness, Maggie King._ This being the case, the depositions were read over, and prisoner, who reserved his defence, was fully committed for trial; the witnesses were severally bound over to appear at the Supreme Court at the next criminal sittings.

This was all the business

parliamentary:

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

[BYsELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

WELLINGTON, this day.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL BILL.

Respecting the Grammar School Bill, Sir George Grey said the Bill was brought in haste; that the proposed Bill would enable " a set of vultures to prey upon the carcase of education" being governed virtually by a clique, and in such a way that a rich man's child only receives superior education Moreover, it would bring about separate Government, involving extra expense of oflicers, solicitors, etc. It would be much better, if a Bill were neces sary at all, to put the endowment in the hands of an elective Educational Board ; or as a temporary expedient the Minister of Education, if the Educational Bill passed. It was ultimately resolved to appoint a sub-committee, consisting of Sir George Grey, Messrs O'Rorke, Lusk, and Wallis, to modify the Bill.

SHAP.EBROEERS' BILL.

A meeting of Auckland members was held on Saturday to consider the provisions of the Sharebrokcrs' Bill aud Grammar School Bill, brought in by Mr Lusk. Present : Sir George Grey, Messrs O'Rorke, Swanson, Morris, Tole, Hamlin, Mac farlane, Rowc, Bee., and Sir Robert Douglas. After considerable discussion on the Sharebroker.s' Bill, ihe meeting generally was of opinion that the protective provisions against clandestine dealings in shares, of the present Act, be preserved, and not repealed, as by the proposed bill. Ultimately it _ was resolved that a sub-coramittec, consisting of Messrs Lusk, Itowe,and Swanson, should meet the Attorney-General, and confer with him with a view to effeetrng modi fications in the Sharebrokers' Act. The opinion was also generally expressed that the terms with regard to the license of £25 should run, '''not exceeding" that

amount

TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.

In the House to-day, Mr Whitaker pre sented a petition from the mill owners in the provincial district of Auckland, com plaining of being included in the Coro na m del county. The report on the Waste Lands Commit tee on the Land Bill was brought up, and the Bill ordered to be committed to-morrow.

The Gohltields Committee brought up a report on the Mines Bill, which was re ferred to a select committeejon the Bill. There is a great Aearth of news. The House is now in Committee on the Educa tion Bill. Very thin House.

(From Another Correspondent)

THE OPPOSITION MOVE

A good many conflicting statements are iroin'"'- about predicting what will be the political outcome this week, but the straight tip may be taken to hi pretty nearly, it not exactly, as follows :—Two assaults will be made upon the Government by members of the Opposition, but not leading members. This will be availed of by the whole of the members of the Opposition, proper and dis contented members generally to give the Government a severe jacketing. After the vials of their wrath have been emptied upon the devoted heads of the Ministry, who will receive their chastening in becoming spirit. members generally will" say that after all, although the Government have acted im properfy.it was more.through unwisdom and want oi reflection than from any improper motive, and that as no vital principal is at stake they may be allowed to administer ■tire affairs of the colony a little longer. It will be seen ?by the calibre of tlio.se who bring forward the hostile motions that the heart of the Op position is not really in the thing. The first motion will be by Mr Murray to the effect that the Native" Lands Purchase Sus pension Bill is unsatisfactory to the House and the public, and has a tendency to stop settlement in the North Island. Mr Murray, being a mere mouther, is not cut, but to make his impeachment either striking or damaging. The other hostile motion is by Mr Larnach, namely, that the Govern ment should be censured for publishing the " Waka Maori" in violation of the pre viously expressed wishes of the House, etc. This is likely to come on this week

on the motion to go into committee supply, and would appear to have been brought forward in order to prevent the object of Mr Pees' motion on same question being defeated through being kept at the bottom of tho order papers till the slaughter of the innocents at the end of the session. Mr L.irnaeh is not much of an advocate. He is indeed rather of the tongue-tied genius. He has no recommendation other than being reputed a rich man. He lacks all Parliamentary qualifications to lead an attack. There arc whispers that the end of the session is not far off. ROMAN CATHOLIC REVIVAL. There, is great excitement amongst the Roman Catholics over the mission services now going on. It is quite a revival. Such crowds <*oing to church were never seen before. ° --•■--- „

INDUSTRIAL HOME, HOWE-STREET.

(To the Editor of the Evening'^Star.) 5.!.; _Ifc may be interesting to, and perhaps allay any anxiety on the part of those who may be interested iv the welfare of the inmates of the Dome to know that every precaution is taken to prevent tire, to secure the extinguishment in case of accideut, and to facilitate tke egress and escape of every one in such case. ~ The water ia now laid on from the city main into every portion of the building. Capacious baths upstairs are filled every evening ; buckets aw mustered, and placed near the water taps, inside tho lower portion of the house. A force-pump inside the house—easily worked by three hoys—throws water into the upper rooms and oyer portions of the house. To facili tate the escape of inmates, no doors arc ever locked or fastened so as to prevent the escape of anyone—the only fastening ou any of the outer doors being small bolts, easily reached by young children. All doors communicating with other portions of the house are secured open, and no doors of sleeping-rooms are allowed to be shut close at night. Keys of doors are all taken out, and kept in the office. Cas at foot and head of stairway is kept lighted sll night. ihe safe care of the inmate:- during the very rare occurrence of the absence of the Ma-tor and Matron is duly provided for by tbe presence or" the assistant, an elderly and trustworthy person, and the temporary presence of the person employed to instruct the boys in shoeniaking. Your insertion of this will oblige,—Yours, respectfully, J. STICKLEY, Master of the Industrial Hume.

To the Editor : Sir, —I observe in your Saturday's issue a letter signed " Good Templar," in which the writer states that the Master and Matron of the Newton In dustrial School may often he seen at Good Templar lodges, and that the Master holds positions such as Secretary in lodges. Allow i«e, sir, to state that thene assertions are untrue. The name of Mr Stickley appears on the books of the Star of Newton Lodge, but he does not attend it. meetings ; neither does he hold any office in the lodge.—Yours, See., SECRETARY Star of Newton Lodge.

To the Editor: Sir,—l see by your paper of Saturday that your correspondent signed "Good Templar" states that he can substantiate that the master and matron of the Newton Industrial Home are often to bo found at G.T. rnoetings. sir, I state that his assertion i 3 h. libel, and I cvii assert that tho master of the above Home

has not been to a Good Templar meeting above three times duringtheiastsixmonths. Yourcor respon dent thinks it veryiruproper.forthos- who have charge cf a Government building like this being allowed to hold such offices R3 Secretary, &c, in lodges, thereby implying that the above master and matron hold theee offices, which I state is false. He is also surprised that this matter lias not long before this be_n made public, as it is known to many. Sir, it is a pity it was left for him to make kn«wn what his word is worth. I should think that he is in want ol" a billet, and is casting an oril eye on the Industrial Home. What a pity it is tho Asylum is not in Newton; then you might lw able to act him a billet there. (I don't say in the padded room.) I should like to know whether your correspondent knows—if he knows so much—whether, when the master and matron are absent, they leave a deputy in charge. If so I should think they were at liberty to be out. He also terms himself a Good Templar. If he is why, conceal his name _ Is he afraid of having a charge brought against him for viola tion of obligation ? (You promise that you will not knowingly wrong a member of this Order or see one wronged.)—

Good Templars in their armour Ne'er dread a mortal foe ; They're proof against the charmer, And true where'er they go. Where'er the conflict rages. Good Templars will be found ; Where right with wrong engages, Our battle cry will sound. Though thick the blows may rattle Against the shield of Truth ; Still tor the right they'll battle— For weakness, age, and youth. Sir, if you will kindly inset this in your columns, "For the cause that lacks assistance." etc., 3"ou will greatly oblige—Yours, &c., J. T. B. Uixes. a Good Templar.

"OLIVER CROMWELL."

The subject of Rev Charles Clark's lecture this evening in the Choral Hall is ''Oliver Cromwell, or Bible and Sword."' The synopsit of the lecture indicates thecourse to be taken. The old dogma of the right divine of kingship, in which Dr.

Hammond, John tSvclyn, and so many good men of tiie past believed, but which tho genius of Milton helped mostly to explode will form a pleasant opening—as shewing how one genera tion laughs at another, while perpetrating other superstitions and follies ; as the (men of the next century will laugh at the id.a of hanging

nen, aud pursuing the barbarous custom of botball. The character of Ck-rlcs tho First

will be sketched—Charles the Martyr, as tho exacting monarch was called ; and the burly formofthe Puritan warrior from Huntingdon,

who came forth, "in the strength of the Lord." to do battle with the wrongs of kingcraft, with his powder dry. The representative Puritans about to embark for tho New World, with tho saintly John Hampden by the side of hi 3 com panions—the man of whom Baxter, who was ever dreaming of the "Saint's Everlasting Rest," once said, " One of the pleasures I hope to enjoy in Heaven is the soci-ty oi John Hampden." The hcoes of that ago will bo pourtrayed this evening by the speech, in silver tones, of Mr Clark. The stir and strife and battles of that remarkable period of English history will be brought before the aadlenco, like a series of pictures, or panorama of the times which have done so much for the ad vancement of political liberty and social happi ness. The portrait of Cromwell is not. perhaps, the pleasantest to behold, but ho wished the world to take him as he was, with his unwainly figure, his warty face, and clumsy tread; but he was the necessary man to STreop away the effeminacy of courts and the cobwebs of in justice. Cromwell fought vigorously in the battle-held, but, unlike "a bull at a s>ate," ho ever listened to the counsel ot Milton, and the honest suggestions of Marvel—his Latin and English secretaries. Passages descriptive of the Cromwellian struggles will be recited to night, but none more eloquently than Lord Macaulay's splendid poem on tho battle of Naseby.

THE THEATRE.

MR WHEATLEIGH AS THE "SHAUGH RAUN,

Diox 80-"cica_tt's great play of the"Shaugh raun" was placed on tho boards of the Theatre Roval on Baturday night with conspicuous success hy Mr Charles Wheatleigh and his com pany. The house was crowded, and the audience. evinced the greatest enthusiasm. The efforts of the actors were much assisted, and great effect was given to the "situations" by lhe canita! scenery which has been painted expressly for therepresentation by Mr Willis, and which we must pronounce as among the best ever produced in Auckland. The cast was as follows;: —Conn. t!,e "Shaughraun," Mr Wheatleigh; Kinchella Mr Leopold : Captain Molyneux. Mr Belton : Harvey Dull". Mr Melville; Miss IPol liott, ?ilis3 Tiny Andrews: Vfiss O'Neill. .Miss Clara H.mdsrson : Mora. Miss 1U1.7 : the priest, Mr C. Searle ; the widow Kelly. Mrs Stark. The nreparation of the piece lias evidently been careful", v gone about, as the company were all thoroughly versed in their parts, and the acting considered apirt from the principal role was decidedly the b st we have seen in Auckland for some time. Of Mr VS'heatleish's Conn there is no necessity to say much. It is about t-he finest specimen of genuine cora<-dv that can be conceived. His "get up," hio ex pression of face, his manner, his accent, his gait, his shyness in some companies, and his

"cheek"' ir. others, ltisbulls.and hi. sly humour, were all iv an eminent degree each and every one of them characteristic of tho imnulsiye Irish kid, wayward, but generous, unruly, but loving, disobedient, but ready to make amends for his faults at the sacrifice oi'. his life. It i- a fine character, and whpn we see it painted by such a line a^tor as Mr Wheatleigh, it affects us very strongly. This play was written with the object of softcnins public feeling against the Fenian prisoners, but like " Gulliver's Travels." the intrinsic merit of the work has secured its popularity quite apart from its professed pur pose The play will be put on again this even ing and wc must content curselvesfto-day with noticing the cencr_illy successful ch;.racter of Saturday's representation, and reserving our criticisms of individual performances until to morrow.

DE LUNATIC.

! GOVERNMENT HOUSE SUGGESTED | AS AN ASYLUM FOB THE j PATIENTS. I I DR. Skae, the Commissioner of Lunacy, ! visited the Asylum on Saturday and Sunday, ■' aud has made" full enquiries into the condi ! tion of the institution at the time of the lire. ; He found the patient, now there well-cared for and comfortably lodged, but the building : will have to be restored before any more are I taken back. The origin of the fire is still ! enshrouded iv mystery, and is likely to con tinue no. The patients at the Hospital and Barracks are all as well as can be expected. There has b.en no disturbance of any kind, | and no escapes, or even attempts at escape. | In their present quarters the great want is ' still ■separate accommodation for the more j excitable. The mingling of these with the i quiet and more tractable is attended with 1 very bad consequences to the latter. Ike 1 question at present is-Whut is to bedone . with tho patients until the Asylum w re built? Even if the women could be left in the Hospital, it is certain that the j Barracks is no place for the mem And not j only is the accommodation unsuitable, but I there are other objections to their remaining there. We believe thatthe Mayor has already had one or two demitationsfronileastOioldera j under the Improvement Commissioners, who object to the presence of the lunatics near their property. We understand Unit j the Mayor has signified this to the Asylum authorities, with'a request that the patients J may be removed as soon as possible. Dr j Skae, accompanied by Mr Vickera—who j is acting for Major (-keen cub General ; Government agent. —paid a visit to j Motnihi Quarantine Station to-day, going down in tho Customs' steam launch, j which was piloted by Mr H. W. Brewer. , The object of the visit is to afford Dr. Skae j an opportunity of judging of the suitability : of the place for the temporary location of | the patients. Whether it is adapted for sush i a purpose or not, it is difficult to see how j the station can be used for the purpose, In j the face of the fact that an immigrant ship, j the Otaki, is now 65 days out, and being ; an exceedingly -flat vessel, may be expected in little more than a fortnight's time. If . there should happen to be disease on board j when she comes in there would be a nice | pretty to-do. The fix would be worse than j ever then, for if lunatics can be put any- j ; where for a time, small-pox and fever i cannot. The difficulty would be almost us I great if the lunatics were left where they | are, for if the immigrants arrive well the j only place which is at all adapted tor ac- j commodating them is the drill-shed, which would require so much internal fitting that if tho work were begun at once, it would : not be mere than finished in time. I We aro inclined to think, with a gentleman who made tint suggestion to- j day, that Government House would : do admirably for the shattering of the j Asylum patients during the rebuilding of , the Whau edifice. Here is a large structure ! with extensive grounds and offices com- j | plete, which ia not being u»ed for any j i purpose whatevar, und i. not likely to be for some time to come. We are informed that, the furniture might with ease be stored in the great ball-room ; and as regards addi- ; tional security, all that would be necessary j would he a six-feet fence round the grounds, which might be sold after- | wards for three parte of the ' cost of erecting it. The idea j : may be deemed sac-religious by \ many persons, but surely His Excellency j the Governor would be the first to acceda ! to such a beneficeai utilisation of a build- . ing which is of no earthly use for ten months out, of the year, and is at present devoid of ; any occupants. At any rate, the question might be propounded to the Government, j and if they are not too horrified at the idea, j they would do well to try and obtain His ■ Excellency's consent. Dr. Pollen, we learn, strongly disapproves of the Quarantine Sutt-on as a temporary asylum.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM 0" TH OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, Uii« day. DEATH OF TE MOANANUI.

The great chief Te Moananui, of Ohine muri, a Government ponsioner, died this liionimtj at hit. residenc'9, Parawai. Te Moananui was an old warrior, and the finest specimen cf the race to be seen. His authority was great. He was about to leave for tho meeting with Tuwh'iao. The natives are assembling for the tangi.

MOANATAIRI

The All Nations' leader lioh extended 34 feet east from tlio evoes-cut. The reef is a foot thick, but has not shewn gold vet. The .--topes at the back of the SO feet level have improved, and shew large quantities of mineral, with gr>od colours of gold. In the main tunnel, the reck drill makes pood progress, the country being soft. Work was commenced to-day to break dowsi from the roof id the " monkey " drive. The general crushing is shewing up for i> gooil return.

RIFLE MATCH

The return mutch between ten men of No. 3 Hauraki Rifle Volunteers nnd an equal number of the Rifle Rangers was fired on Saturday. Tiie ranges were 200, 300,400 and 500, five shots'at each. It will be remembered that about a fort-

night ago these companies tired a match, which resulted in a victory for the rangers by 16 points. The day was favorable for shooting, and the scores made excellent. It was of close contest. The scores were : 5">6; No. 3, 571.

Rangers,

EXPERIMENTS WITH DYNAMITE.

Experiments were made with dynamite on Saturday at the b.oms, Parawai. Two pounds of explosive were placed under a boulder 15 tons weight, and lifted it, break-

ing oft* a large piece about three tons, upon which H pounds of dynamite were placed and covered with mud to exclude air. The dynamite fired, and blew the rock into a thousand pieces. The foundry proprietors here use new explosive to break up iron which is too hard for the common drop hammer. One of the men rescued from the late gas accident in the big pump is now lying in a yer}-critical state.

SHAREMARKET.

Sharemarket quiet : Sales, Moanatairi, £7 2s (Id to £7 15s ; Alburnia, £5 10?. Sellers : Moanatairi, £8 ; Alburnia, £5 10s ; Bed Queen, 2s (Id ; Perseverance. 2s. Buyers: Moanatairi, £7 12s 6d; Al burnia, £5 5s ; Queen of the May, T7s ; Welcome, 6s.

HASTINGS.

this day

The Try-Again (late Great Extended) has completed a crushing of eight tons from the new leader, for a total, including specimens, of 40ozs -idwts. Good gold ii shewing iv the stopes. McLiver's party, in tho Hazelbank, are knocking out good dirt iv the main drive.

COROMANDEL,

this day

The manager of the Harbour View re ports : " The low level is still going ahead on the leader, with two good hard walls ; the leader averaging about the same size as last week. It continues to look well. I have taken a little gold from the main face, hi consequence of getting gold ahead I have decided not to rise upon the leader, as suggested in my last, until next week. The leader is making more solid stone in the face now than at any time since the first quartz was broken in the main drive.'"

ROTORUA, this day.

NATIVE MATTERS.

Judge Fenton, Laing and family, arrived all well. On Saturday the natives urged a speedy sitting of the Land Court. Leasing, | etc., will proceed in spite of the Government. The natives arc anxious to have the district

settled. Local Government officers are \ working well. There is humbugging at | Wellington re surveys. '

[PKESS AGEKCY.]

TAUPO, this day. THE MAORI KING PROCLAIMS THE END OF THE WORLD.

A proclamation of the Maori King is being promulgated, setting forth that tiie end of the world and the pakeha will come to pass in eighteen months from the 10th of next October. The King's messengers are conveying this startling intelligence to all his subjects throughout the island.

DUNEDIN, this day [CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

The!] criminal sessions commence next Monday. The calendar comprises two cases of rape, one of attempted rape, em bezzlement o, manslauhgter 1, larceny 2 , cattle-stealing 2, maliciously killing, 3, cutting aud wounding 1, attempted suicide 1, libel 1.

WELLINGTON, this day

ROMAN CATHOLIC MISSIONS

A series of Roman Catholic Mission services were commenced yesterday, at St. Mary's, hy the Rev Father Henneberry, a missionary who has been conducting mission services for the past twenty-five years in California and on the Pacific Coast. There arc three services and sermons daily, and every Catholic, in Wellington is expected to attend, without fail, at least twice daily. Plenary indulgences aro granted under certain conditions.sneh as for regular attendance at mission services, re ceiving Communion, holy Eucharist, etc. The mission will last more than a week. Collections are made every service, and so far the church is densely crowded. Many are corning a very long distance.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL

The Government have received advices by cable that the Zealandia left San Francisco on the 12th inst., with London mails, of the 23rd August due at Auckland on October sth.

The City of San Francisco arrived on 20th inst., with the New Zealand August mail.

PORT CHALMERS, this day. NEW ROWAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

The foundation stone of the Roman Catholic Church was luid yesterday after noon by Bishop Moran. Fully five hundred were present. The Bishop addressed the people. Subscriptions were laid on the foundation stone.

OAMARU, this day.

Sailed : Schooner Dunedin, fer Auck land, loaded with breadstuff's.

PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB.

TliE following entries have been reooived for the meeting of the above club, which is fixed to take place on the 6th October : — Handicap Hurdle Race : Don Juan, Fanny, Matangi, Connaught Hanger, Magician. Flat Race : Perfume. Hunt Club Steeplechase : Don Juan, Fanny. Maiden-Steeplechase : Sultan, Matangi, Cocl-ic, Louis D'Oir, Faugh -a- I.ullagh, Charlie, Magician. At, a meeting of the Club to-day the fol lowing race was added :— Open Maiden Hurdle Pace of 15 hovb. 1 soy. sweep to go to bccoiul hors«. — Nomination one soy. Same weights and conditions as Mullen Steeplechase.

THE ST. LEGER.

To the Editor of the Evkxixo Star, Fir,—The account given in your valuable paper of Monday last, with respect to the Bonoa-iter St. ]__ger, is wrong. Ist, the present St Lcger makes the 100 th, having commenced in the year 1778, when it, was won by Sir T. Gascoiarne's Hollindaisc, ridden by Hearn. 1G mibscribers, 8 Btttrted, and 6 placed. 2nd, Mr Watts Memnon iron in the year 1826, Bill Soott, second win, having won hie first on the horse Jack ._-piKot, in the y__.r IS2I. 3rd, the horse Lord Clifden, belonged to Lord St. Vincent. 4th. If the St. Loiter had begun to ta be run in the year 1776, thii year would have made the 102 nd. Silvio, the wi»ner of this year's St. I/TRer, is the fourth generation in a direct line that, has won the great race. Blair Athol, his sire, won the race in the yoar ISG-, Stockwell, bis Kfandstre, won the race In the year 1862 : The Baron, bis crre_t-<-n__tidsiro won the race in the ye*r 18+6 ; Faugh a Ballagh, the brcther to the Hire of The Baron, won the raco in tho year IS.*, Tiie sire of The Baron was Irish Birdcatcher.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £22. National Bank—Sellers, 70s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, _.s Gd ; sellers, 4os6d Auckland Gwv— £10 ss. National Insurance—Buyers, 325. Union Wash and Door Co. (3rd issue). — buyers. £10 10s. New Zealand Loan—£s 5s ; sellers, £5 ss. Bod Queen— 2s Gd. City of London—l2s.

Moanatain—£7 10s, £7 12s Gd ; buyers, £7 I2s Gd : tellers, £7 17* Cd. Cure—Buyers, Gs Od.

Wait-kauri—£s 10s, &. lis (id ; sellers, £5 10. Tokatea -Buyers, Gs Gd : sellers. Ss Gd. Union Beach—37s to 42s ; Hellers, 103. Kuranui Hill—llls Gd ; sellers, 20s. Piako—Lis !ld ; buyers, lis ; sellers, bis 9d. Welcome— Sellers. 7s.

The " Tatlcr says : " It is remarkable that the result of the three collections made at St. Paul's on Hospital Sunday was only £125, while at one collection at the Great Synagogue the sum amounted to

At a meeting of the Auckland Agri cultural and Pastoral Association held thi* afternoon, it wa« agreed to accept the tender of Messrs Shailer and Wright for the Society's buildings at Ellerslie. Amount £36,600. " '

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1877.



ON SALE, by THE UNDERSIGNED— 800 LBS. FRENCH CALF GOO feet Mill Belts, Sin., tjin., Tin. 220 foet Double do.. Tin. At a slight advance on Lome prices. C. DE L'EAU, CITY MISSION BUILDINGS, D UKIIAM-6TRKET. UinON.—Wanted, a Lady T__t«her as Assistant in a Country School; must be proficient in Music. Salary, £-o.— Further particulars at the oflicc of Ciril Commissioner, Princes-street, between 2 and 3 o'clock p.m. WA-NTED, by a respectable young Woman, a lady to adopt a pretty little Baby, aged seven months. No oiher but a respectable lady need apply.—Stak oflicc. WANTED. 12 good Bush Hands, for road making.—Apply to James Clayden, Wark worth. "YETANTED, a strong active Girl, a« V» Housemaid ; one who understands waiting preferred.—Apply in the evening at the Army and Navy Hotel. ANTED to Let, comfortably-fur nished Apartments, or Superior Accom modation for two or three gentlemen.—For address apply at this office. W~ ANTED, a first-class Small Goods Man.—Apply to A. DornwclL \ a/ANTED, imnnediately, a good . V General Servant, ; references required. Waterman's Dining Rooms, Queen-stfreft. XITANTED, a thorough general Servant V y where another is kept; must be a good Cook and Laundress.—Apply with testimonials to Mrs Howard, Wynyard-street. "IXTANTED, a clean active Girl, about TV 10 or 17 years olcU—Mrs. Syms, Grcr street. TV ANTED TO SELL, the Pianos and V * Harmoniums, ex Columbus, to make room for expected arrivals. They will be sold at a discount for cash, or on terms to suit pur chasers. Pianos from £12. Harmoniums from £9.—Webb's Music Store^Wellesle.y-street. WANTED, Apprentices _o the Dress making and Machining.—Miss Lock | wood, next Mr. Wilson's, Grey-street, jTV ANTED, a respectable Apprentice. IV" V Apply to G. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland I Crescent. . ANTED, by an experienced Youth, a Situation in a gentleman's Garden or Vineyard ; good references if necessary.— T.H., Star ofiice. ANTED, by an experienced person, a Situation as first-hand Dressmaker, thoroughly understands Millinery ; no obiection to leave Auckland.—" Meta," STAROlfice. TX7ANTED, a respectable Servant, about V'V 16 years of age.-—Apply to Mrs West, Pitt-street. ANTED KNOWN, Phillips' Mart, Tailoring Department, Clothing made 'to measure. Weekly payments taken.



WANTED ! WANTED ! to sell very cheap, 532 Chignons, all sorts, and they miißt he sold, from _d to 2s each, worth doable the price ; al*o a lot of Men's Dux Collars at od per Box. or is by the gross : J sizes, It, 11". 15, 15;. Wanted to'sell a lot. of superior Patent Leather boots, sizes 1 and 2, •Is Gd per pair, two pairs 8s Gd; lot of Purses, from Gd to Is each, some of them worth 2s will be sold for Is each : Gups and Saucers only (id : Sets of Jugs, four to the set, os per set; Plates 3d. id, and od. —H. Watt's, Pitt-street. TV ANTED Known, W. H. Dampiek v v is Selling Off, Selling Oil", at and under Cost Price, and going into the Hoot Trade ! ! ! Tell your Friends !!! Every article reduced in price : also a few Men's Auckland-made Shoes, siz<_ 10, only 5s per pair; and a few Women's Leather Slippers, shse 3, only 2s Gd. Great bar- Rains in Ribbons, Ribbon Velvet, Flowers. Feathers, Black and White Lice, Dress But tons. Children's Socks, Berlin Wool, Sec, Sec, Sec : a!»o Views of the Thames reduced to Is Gd per dos_eu ; McGarri-ile's Likenesses reduced lo 3s per dozen. Be in Time I!! Be in Time!!! —"v -ctoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTE D, Buyers for a small lot of Corned Beef, at 2_B. per lOOlbs.—R. Roevee, Butcher, Victoria-street. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Tiinbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad limber, Beuee Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, Sec at tho lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. TENDERS TOR INLAND MAIL SERVICES FOR IS7S. General Post Office, Wellington, 3r_L September, 1577. Sealed Tenders w'JJ- be received tit the several Chief Post Offices in the ool.ny, until SATUR DAY, the Gth of October proximo, for the con veyance of llaile between th* under-mentioned places, for a period «f One y«ar, from the Ist January to tha 31st December, 187S, both days inclusive. IPostal District ok Auckland. 1. Hamilton and Waitoa, twioe weekly. 2. Hamilton and Ngahinaponri, onc_, weekly. 3. Alexandra and Paterangi, once weekly. 4. Te Awamntu and Kihikihi, twice weekly. 5. Tauranga and Opotiki, oik* weekly. ft. Tauranga and Katikati, onoc weekly. 7. A»_-rland and "Waibeke, mice -weekly. 8. Auckland and Waibeke, twice weekly. 9. Onehunga and Whatipu, onoe weekly. 10. Wangarei and Ruata-agata, once weekly. 11. Rußsell and Wangaruru, once weekly. 12. Awita and Pollock Settlement, once woakly. 13. Waiuku and .Pollock Settlement, once ■weekly. 14. Pukekohe a»d Pukekohe East, once weekly, 15. Wangarni and Tokatoka, onct Weekly, lfi. Vv*anicar«i and Viitit-ai, ouce weekly. 17. Waipu and Mltitai, once -weekly. 18. Matakohe and Whakahar*. onoe weekly. El, Drury, Springfield,and Bora buy, onoe weekly. 20. Pukekohe, Pukekohe East, and Bombay, omce weekly. 21. Tuakau, Pukekohe East, and Bombay, once weekly. 22. Wa-ngarai, Kawakawa, and Oh.w__i, once weekly. 23. Uamiltea and Waitoa, thrice weekly. '_.. To Awamutu nnd Kihikihi, thrice weekly. 24. Alexandra and Paterangi, twice weekly. 26. W&ngar«i and Mat__iijf»t__ot/0, one* weekly. Contractors, who*; tenders are accepted, mu»4 l_o prepared to carry out the scrrices for which they tender, aocwding to the lime-table arranged by tha department, and which may be sees at thi* Post Offices from which the serricen »t*rt. The Kervicen marked thus *, which will be affected by railway extension, may he termi nated by the Postniarter-General on giving one month's notice in writing, or a reduction made, at a fixed rate per mile, Daned on the amount of subsidy, as the railway extends. Form of tender, with the terms and conditions of contract, may be procuitxi at any Post Otiice. No tender will be considered unless made on the printed form. Tenders to be indorsed, " Tender for Mail gcrvioe, No. ," and addressed to the Post master-General, Wellington, und enclosed bo the Chief Postmaster of the distric* to which tho tender may specially refer. By order. W, GRAY, Secretary. mo r, U I L D E X s. Tenders will be received up to noon of MON DAY, Ist October, for the erection of a Villa in Kybcr Pass Boad. Plans, &C, at ruv ofiice. Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. TENDERS EOR EENCIXO AND ERECTION OT STOCK-YARD AND OFFICK AT NEW ABATOIRS, WESTERN SPRINGS. Town Clerk's Oflloe, Sept 13, 1577. Tenders will be received until 2.30 of WED NESDAY, the 26th instant, for the above works, in terms of specifiea'ions and conditions at the offleo of Mr. E. Mahoney, Architect, Queen-street. Tenders to be endorsed as above. The lowest or any tender not necessarily aocepted. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mENDERS required on or before the 29th _B_ instant at noon for alterations and additions to a cottage in Newton. Plans, &c. at my office. P. HEREPATH, Architect. TE NI)E R S FOR ASPHALTING FOOTPATHS, AUCKLAND. Town Clerk's Office, August 9,1577. Tho City Council of Auckland will receive tenders until 2.30. p.m. of the 3rd October next, for ASPHALTING about 100,000 square yards of FOOTWAYS, more or less, in such quantities as the Coancil may from time to time determine upon, in terms of conditions and specifications to be viewed at tho Office of the City Surveyor, Quoon-street. Auckland; also at the offices of th- Town Clerks, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, on and after the 13th instant. Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Council do not bind themseves to accept the lowest or any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TO B~U I LDE RS. 1-581 Tenders will be received up to i,uon on THURSDAY, the 4th of October, for the Erection of School Buildings in connection with St. James' Church. Wellington-street. Plans. &c., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHON'EY. Architect. UCKLAND UNITED CRICKET CLUB. The Sixteenth Annual Meeting will take place THIS (Monday) EVENING, 24th instant, at the Club Room, Thames Hotel, at 7.30. W. F. CLIFTON, Hon. Sec. A.U.C.C. September 22,1377. A NNIVERSARY SERVICES. WELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH TO-MORROW (Tuesday), 25th instant. Public Tea Meeting, in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, at 6.30 p.m. Tickets, Is Bd. After the Tea, the usual Public Meeting in the Chapel. Addresses by Revs. Macnicol, Taylor, Hinton. and other friends. Musical selectisns during the erening. FOUND, a Boat.—The owner can have it by g-CiUK the full description, in writing, and paying all expenses.—J. G. Denby, Poat-office, Stokes Point.—September 20, 1577. _Kg ¥j% *C* T ODOE ST. ANDREW, No. 41S, S.C, Auckland, September 22nd. 1577. The Monthly Meetfcig of this Lod^e will be held in the Lodge Room. Star Hotel, Albert street, on MONDAY, the 24th instant, at 7 p.m. sharp. -__ GEO. PAYNE, Secretary. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE. The Grand Lodge will hold its Quarterly Meet ing in tho Orantrc Hall. Newton, on "W EDNES DAY EVENING, October 3, at 7.30. By order of the RAV.G.M. W. MACKUNE, « Grand Secretari*. N.B.— All the Brethren who borrowed Regalia from the Grand Secretary will please return them on the above date. V A TTENTION !—V IC T O RIA fi-cL COMPANY, A.R.V. ™ The Monthly Inspection of the Company will be held in the Drill-shed, on TUESDAY EVENING next, at 7.30. Every member to attend. By order, THOS. C. SELF, OoL-Sergt., Secretary.



i THOR SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage and [JC Freehold Allotment in Cook-street.— ( Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort f street. _ FOR SALE OR l-i-__AS.!_.. a substantial Seven-roomed Bouse, with two acres of land, centrally situate.!, in Hamilton, Waikato. Apply to BR. No. 1 Box. Hamilton Post-oflico. T7IOE POSITIVE SALE (cheap), on very ___ easy terms, a really good and compact Farm of 100 acres : first-class land, a large por tion of it in a high state of cultivation; a well built new House of six rooms, stable, &c. &0., with frontage to good main road and creek. The site for the intended Railway Station will be either on the property, or immediately ad joining, consequently makes it a very valuable investment for anyone wishing to lay out a township, being centrally situated, and only 11 miles Auckland by cither metaled road or water, as well as by rail. Would be a splendid opportunity for anyone cither to farm or other wise.—Apply to John Sopyet, No. 8, Queen street. 77101. SALE. 1,830 Acres of the Orerc ____? north Block of Land, having 3 miles front age to the Bay, half way between Auckland and the Thames.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen-street. '87°' OR SALE, a newly-built well-finished _d- Two-roomed Cottage, and large allot ment, with two frontages, 98 feet to England street, and 9.) feet to Spring-street, Alma Place, Ponsonby.—Apply to Mr. McGuiness, on the premises. TilOR SALE, a good Box Mangle.—En- Ju quire at Walsh's Store, Newton Roach ~\M ANGLES for Sale, for cash, and on J-ViL weekly payments.—W. C. Dcnnes, Groat Machine Depot, Queen-street. TT7" YBER PASS.- Six-roomed House, J£\. finished throughout. Quite new. Allot ment, 10 x 200. Excellent gurden. For sale on easy terms.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. JL- 1 KA —FIVE-ROOMEDHOUSE in Rich -3.i011. mond Road for Side. Splendid woll, payed yard, garden ; capital well, iiasy terms".—C. Williamson. Vulcan Lane. | -_?QP£ —FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE, finished. SwO-J 1. excellent garden, good well. South Newton. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. MIW*S wOOO. LENT ' on building 1 I d&3 \y Society principles or on any terms ' jto suitborrowers.-C. Williamson, Estate Agent I mo LET, two or three unfurnished Tram- r¥?Sr 3'™ t a Pleaiantly-situatcd house. j terms a cry moderate.—Mrs. Carlylc. Grafton I Road, opposite WesleyanjChapel. L" 1"-r-on ! HjpO LET, a seven-roomed Housc~ "top of i JL Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to I Fort-street. rpo LET, Shop "ami Dwelling, Wake- j JL field-street.—Apply to W. Culpan, ! at the hack of the premises. , T° LET, Shops in Wellesley-street, -te above Hewin's buildings, now nearly com pjeteu.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- I House-street. mO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with ofiice fittings, fire-proof strong-room, i al? c v.iry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either lor the law, wine, or general > mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. I T AXE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, j _____ a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in 1 grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen- | tal Trees, with an eight-roomed Houso (fur nishedl, Out-houses, Horses, Harness. Carts, I Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and i R. Duder, Land Agents. ■RATIONAL ~FIRE~AND MARINE JJ*l INSURANCE COMPANY OF,! NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This purely Local Company Insures against | FIRE and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LO W EST C URR E_N T RATES, Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, ___ _uckland Branch. ' "pi D U C A T I O 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 ana inclusive. HOW is the Town Water Supply to Pay *— By Calling at Geo. KITCHEN'S, Lioensed Plumber, Lome-street, where you can hare your work done for a reasonable charge. OUGHT UNDER ENGLISH COST. A Large Lot of GENTLEMEN'S SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, which we can Sell at a Little Over the Price of Cambric Also, the Remains of a Large Wholesale Stock of Hard and Soft Felt Hats, at a trifle over half price.—CAßGO & McKAIG, Queen-street. LOST, a Socket of a carriage lamp.— The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to J. Smith, Draper. "T^T OTICE to Mr. P. Hoy.—The Simpson JJi Sewing Machine, which you gave me to repair on the 20th March last, will be sold to pay expenses if not claimed before the Ist October.—L. Combe, Mercury Bay, Sep. 12.15< 7. FOR SALE, Soda Water and Lemonade Manufactory, including Lease, Machinery, and Plant. Rent low.—Apply Star Oilice. _^-?Si~^ii^^-^_Ss«spr*~S3 yvE'VONPOI-T "~"aNN UAL RACES. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, Otii NOVEMBER, 1877. President: Vice-President: Captain Filder. W. Cobley, Esq. Judge: Starter: Mr. J. Glenny. Mr. M. Shea. Clerk of Course: Mr. R. McKay. Clerk of Scales and Handicapper : Mr. M. Frost. Stewards :—Messrs. Shakespeare, Alison, R. McKay, Duder, and W. H. Fenton. 1' EOGS A M M E : Ist Race.—MAIDENgPLATE of ssovs., 11mile ; open to all horses not having won an ad vertised race. Weight for age. Entrance, os. 2nd Race.—DEVONPORT HANDICAP Sweep stakes of 1 soy., with 7 soys. added, second horse to save his stakes; distance, 2 niiles; 10s. nomination ; 10s. acceptance. 3rd Race.--FERRY COMPANY'S PURSE of 15 eovs., 1-J mile; mjniniuni weight, 9 st.; entrance, 1 soy.; Ids. on nomination ; ss. acceptance ; 5 horses to accept or no race. Open to all comers. -lth Race.—TROTTING MATCH of 1 soys.; 3 miles ; lowest weight, 10 St. Entrance, os. sth Race— SETTLERS' STAKES of 10 soys.; second horse to save his stake; 1\ mile; lowest weight, 10 st. Entrance, ss. Gth Race.— HUItDLE RACE of 10 soys. : 2 miles over 8 flights of hurdles; open to afl comers; lowest"fweight, 10 st. Entrance -1 soy. 7th Race.—CONSOLATION STAKES of 3 soys., with sweep added; distance, 1 mile. Entrance, 10s. Bth Race.—HACK RACE.—lst prize, Saddle and Bridle; 2nd prize, Whip and Spurs; 2 miles; catch weights. Entrance, os. 9th Race.—HURRY SCURRY. Entrance, 6s. All Horses entered for the Ist, 2nd, lth, sth, Bth, and 9th Races must be the bona fide pro perty of Settlers, and in the Lake and Devon port Highway Districts, on the 21_t September, 1877. All Horses for the Ferry Company's Purse, Handicap, and Hurdle Race, to be nominated on tbe 20 ti October, at the Flagstaff Hotel, at 8 p.m. Acceptances will close at 10 o'clock p.m., on "Wednesday, November 7, at same place. Weights to be declared on Monday, Novem ber sth. Qualification fee, 1 soy. There are to be 3 acceptances for each event, or no race, except as provided in 3rd Hide. Jockeys in the first seven races to ride in colours to be declared at nomination. The Stewards reserve the right to postpone the Races if the weather is not favourable. No entry will be received for any ot the Races except upon this condition—that all disputes, claim-, and objections arising out of the Racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with the carrying out of this Programme shall be final. _ The first Race will start punctually at one o'clock. M. FROST, Hon. Sec. _ T> R E AD! B 11 E A I) ! Reduction in the price of Bread. Best, Id at the Shop, or-lid delivered. Household Bread, 3d at shop; delivered id. Terms cash at shop. G. E. R O L L E R S O N, Baker, PITT- S T R E E T. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. In accordance with a petition of Ratepayers, a Public Meeting of the abov-. District will be held in the Newton Hall, on the Oth of October next, at 7 o'clock p.m. Business: To consider the improvement of Karangahape Road footpath. J. WARREN, Chairman,



"M" O T I C E. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL! OCCIDENT \L HOTEL ! The CAFF, of this Hotel has been leased to Messrs. Hkrhbrt a.yd Smith. The former has had charge ot the Culinar; Department of tiiu Royal Mail Hotel for the last nine rears, and the latter, who has been e.icii do Icusinc or: steamships Nebraska, Australia, and Zealandia, will be a sufficient guarantee 10 'lie manner which it will be conducted. They take possession on .MONDAY, the :'_.:: inst. The attention of tho public is a'so called to a change in the hours of business, ii wili be kept open hereafter until 12 p.m., instead of the old hour 8 p.m. Prompt attendance and civility. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. P.S.—The Occidental Hotel is now undergoing a thorough overhauling, and it is the intention of the Proprietor to suspord business for a few hours some day next, week, to allow the general public to iuspect it.— E.P. MANUFAC^ XJ TORY AND GENERAL. STORE. C. VAUSE linds the Oilskin-making requires his undivided attention. Would like to'meet wilh a Person to take the Shijo Chandlery and General Store Business. Particulars at th WJiarf Store. Onehunga. nHi[E Annual General Meeting of the J-_ Members of the Auckland Cricket Club will be held at the Thames lie--] o-j.-TUESDAY EVENING, 25th instant, at 7.'./': p.m. Business: To receive Treasurer's Report, and elect Officers for ensuing year. Members, and those intending to become members, are requested to attend. SAMUEL JACKSON, Ji:.. Hon. Sec. A.C.C. «-ga^fe^ CJTEAM TO ftiE WAIE jy|gg;£-> and puhoi. The s.s. LALLA ROOK 11 will leavens follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland : Tuesday, 4 o.m. Thursday, when tide suits Auckland to Puhoi _...,■_. to Auckland (calling at Hot Springs : (callingat Hot Springs: Eriday, 5 p.m. Saturday. Fares:—Single, G..; Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Aa-ent." r^ifex fffl 0 R RAG L AN. Z■■'7^^s^^_^. rj-']ie Cutter Will sail from Onehunga for Raglan en WED- N ESDAY. the 26th instant. For freight apply to P. CLARK, Shipping Agent. |%ls|||o||^ -___ Draught ~ Clydesdale -&HJ__B-- "YOUNG SIR COLIN." He is a Bay Colt, foaled in November, IS7?, stands 17 hands high, and was imported by Messrs. H. & J. Goodfellow, from McCullocb, Campbell and Co., of Melbourne, agents for tho breed .r—C. B. Fisher, Esq. Yoang Sir Colin is a dark bay ; ho is thoroughly staunch in har ness, remarkably good tempered, with plenty of bone and mnscle, and good action, and "has proved himself a sure foal getter, and has the following flrst-class pedigree : — His sire. Sir Colin, was got by the famous horse Samson, bred by A. Logan, Esq., Cross flats, Kilbarchan, out of Ids favourite mare Jess, which gained a first, and second prize at the Highlands a_d Agricultural Society's Show at Perth and Berwick-on-Twced, two first prizes at JMaryhill, two first at Glasgow, and two first at Paisley. Her sire Lofty gained the Glasgow premiums iv 1556, and was afterwards sold to JMr. Wilkie, Fifeshire, for £300. Samson has proved himself to be one of the best breeding horses in the West of Scotland; many of his otock including mares, have been sold for -6200 each and upwards. Sir Colin's dam Jess, lately owned by Mr. Thomas Young, farmer, Loch end, and from her he bred four entires. Ho also bred four entires from Jess's dam Lilly; two of the entires were bought by Mr. T. Clarke, Man sua_s, who afterwards sold tiiem at high figures to go to Australia. Jess's sire was the well known horse Old Sir Colin, which niycr was beaten in Scotland ; he gaine_d £30 at Glasgow, and the same year he gained £30 at the High land Society's Show. Lilly's sire, Star, late the property of Mr. Clarke, gained the Highland Society's prize at Perth, and was afterwards sold to go to Australia. Sir Colin's sire, Sam son, was also the sire of Colonel Fienung's, of Kilkerra. mare, which gained a great number of prizes—being first as a yearling at Renfrew shire, Johnstone, Barrhead, Maryhill, and Glas gow ; as a two-year-old she was first at the same places: as a three-year-old she gained first at Glasgow and Maryhill; and when four years old she was first at Inverness. She is dam to the best stallion in the kingdom—viz., Mr. Riddel's celebrated horse, which was first in 1869 at the All England Show at Manchester, and the Hii-hland Society Show at Edinburgh. Sir Colin has gained first prizes at all tbe local shows as a yearling and as a two year-old, and gained the prize at Paisley as a three-year-old to travel hat district. He has proved himself a sure stock getter. — (Signed), W. McGavin, Glasgow, 14th April, 1870. He will travel this season as follows :—Papa kura Valley on Mondays; Remuera on Thurs days ; at the Stable 3 of the Undersigned and Surrounding Districts on Tuesdays, Wednes days, and Saturdays. Tkkms : —Singly Mares, £3; two or more as per agreement. Groomage, 2s. Gd. Good Grase Paddocks will be provided for Mares, at 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. All Payments to be made on or before Ist January, 1378. NORMAN MCDONALD. Proprietor. _JPauatoitoi. TWTETW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fourth Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company will be payable at the Company's Office on MONDAY, the let October, 1877. By order of the Board of Directors. CHARLES IRYJN ELLER, For the Managing Director. Auckland, September 1, 1877. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Pro prietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking house, in Auckland, on MONDAY, the 22nd day of October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving; the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending the 30th instant, the Election of a Director, and for any other business that uiay^je brought'before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector. TO-MORROW, NOON. GROCERIES ! GROCERIES ! UNDER BILL OF SALE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow (Tuesday), at 12 o'clock noon, under Bill of Sale, STOCK OF GENERAL GROCERIES, Provisions, Scales, &c. Also, 50 cases Superior Jams 25 eases Quinces 160 sacks Provincial Potatoes 10 tons Canterbury Potatoes 15 tons Canterbury Flour Oatmeal Superior Mangonui Bacon Cheese, Butter, Beef, Mutton Hams Lemons, Apples, S:c, &c. B. TONKS. R. C. CARR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. At 12 Noon. LEASE OF TOLLS AT ARCH HILL TOLL-GATE. B. TONKS & CO. "FTAVE been instructed hy E. W. Morri | -iTIS. son, Esq., Chairman ot Arch Hill High j way District, to sell by auction, at. the Bruns wick Mart, on Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, ; The Tolls leviaVle at the Arch Hill Toll-Gate, for a period of six calendar months, com | niencing Ist October next. j ~TO-MORROW, CITY M ART. Di.AP ER V, CL O T 111 NG, ccC.' GRANT & MORTON HAVE been instructed 11 s_ll hy auction, at the City Mart, To-morrow (Tues day),at 11 o'clock prompt, : A Lot of Drapery, Clotting, &C, for unre^ servoi sale, to cose accounts. ALSO, On Account of "Whom it May Concern. ggOne Case Ladies' Costumes, Princess Robe <&C, &C, (SrC. Terras at Sale.