Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mrs Orren, who was very deaf, said her husband treated her very well when sober but when in drink, oh, it was awful. She wished to have him bound over. The Bench ordered prisoner to find siire ties to keep the peaco for six months, hiru »elf in £20 and two sureties in £10 each. FAILING TO PAY. John Lorenzen was called to shew cause why he should not contribute towards the support of life children in the Industrial iSouool, but as defendant did not appear the ca.se was allowed to stand oven This was all the business.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

IN BAJtfCO.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) KE 11. P. HAYDEN (BANKRUPT.) The bankupt, who is a soda-water manu facturer, was represented by Mr Armstrong, who made application for his discharge. There was no opposition, and the order for discharge was made.

RE HEXRY JACKSON (BANKRUPT.) Mr Laishley made an application for the discharge of The bankrupt in this case. The bankrupt was a butcher.

There was no opposition, and the docu ments being in order the discharge was granted. This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGSSCY.] DIABOLICAL ATTEMPTED CRIME. DEPARTURE OF THE HERO. SYDNEY, this day. An attempt to destroy a family at Clunes by explosives was discovered. The Hero sailed yesterday. MELBOURNE, October 16. Mr Gillies \as bef3» unseated because undue influence was used at his election.

Sir George Grey's Ministerial Statement.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

lii stating the Ministerial policy to the House on Monday evening, the lion, the Premier, Sir George Grey, spoke us fol lows :— t: Sir, before proceeding to the orders of the day, I request the House to allow me to make a brief statement as to the circum stances which have placed rue in the posi tion that I now occupy, aiid as to the course of proceeding •which myself and those who have agreed to conduct with me the government of the country are anxious to pursue. I would state, sir, to the House briefly what is within the knowledge of hon. gentlemen, that within the last few days what is called " a Ministerial crisis" occurred. That my hon. friend the mem ber for Dunedin City having proposed a vote of want of confidence in the Adminis tration, carried the vote, and it thereupon became incumbent upon him to assume the responsibility of forming a Ministry. He having requested my assistance, L felt it my duty to attempt to give efl'ect to what was the manifest will of this House— namely, that a change of administration should" take place. I had very great difficulty in bringing that object about; for, as hon.. gentleman know, the House was divided into three parties ; it therefore became exceedingly difficult to reconcile the differences which had arisen. Upon the whole, the only solution that I found could be satisfactorily accomplished is that which iias taken place. 1 desire, in order if possible to sliow the House that it ia our wish in every way to give effect to what we regard as the will of the House, to state the course which under existingcircum stances we propose to pursue. First, I would say that at present only compara tively speaking a small number of gentle men have taken office. We have divided portfolios amongst us, and we propose very shortly to add to cur number two additional members. The law permits us to do that, but it docs not require it from us. That is however, the course we intend to pursue. We also intend following oat the facilities given to us by the laws of New Zealand by associating with us certain ministers of the native race. FINANCIAL PROPOSALS. The great question is, What do we propose shall be the immediate object of our atten tion? If have read thewillof the House aright, I understand that the one tiling hon. mem bers have at heart at the present moment is a thorough consideration of the financial condition of the colony; and then, con nected with that, I understand that it is their desire that every possible retrench ment in our expenditure should be carried out, which can be effected without injury to the welfare of the colony, and without affecting the efficiency of the public service. As yet, we have had but little time to look into the finances of the colony, but cer tainly the impression left on my mind is that they are in such a state that the re trenchment desired by this House is abso lutely necessary. I may say that it will be our duty very shortly indeed to apply to the House for further supplies of money to carry on temporarily the administration of the affairs of the country. It will be with in the knowledge of the hon. gentlemen that even within the last few days an ad vance of £100,000 was given by this House. I was in hopes that we should have found that untouched when Aye came into office, but that sum has been more than half ex hausted. We have already trenched upon the remaining £44,000 that we found when we took office, in order to meet demands for pay ments, so that the residue now left does not exceed £38,000. Again, the House is aware that in its liberality it thought fit to authorise the Government to draw to the extent of £100,000 without any vote ot this House to meet unforseen expenses. That reserve might have been available for us, but it also is nearly exhausted, and I think only about £8,000 of that sura remains at the present moment. The available balance, therefore, at our command is so trilling that we must soon appeal to the liberality of the House to enable us to get on even for the next few days. UNEXPECTED LIABILITIES, In addition to the immediate want of funds, I find, and my colleagues I think will agree with me, that the liabilities of the colony of New Zealand at the present moment consideraly exceed those liabilities which we expected we should iind in existence. i>ut upon this subject, and upon finances generally, I hope that to morrow, or at all events within a very short period of time, the Colonial Treasurer, the honorable member for Dunedin city, in bringing forward a motion for Committee of Supply, will give detailed information to the House which will set the subject clearly before the honorable gentlemen who com pose this representative chamber. with regard to the asset.- of the colony, I need hardly say that looking to its vast capabilities, and to the large sums now being realised from the sale of lands, which is a most material proof of its worth, there can be no doubt that any funds the liber ality of this House may place at the dis posal of the gentlemen who may for the time being, be conducting the affairs of the colony, can very easily be obtained upon fitting terms, and that any financial diffi culty must be only of momentary pressure, lasting only so long ::; this House pleases. and no longer. RETRENCHMENT. But with such demands upon its liber ality the House lias a rightjj to insist upon very large reductions in the expenditure being made, and has a ri^ht to know the direction in which those reductions are likely to go. Now my own impression for some time past has been that the essential mode of carrying out gicat reductions must be by changing to a very great extent the system of adminis

tration prevailing within the colony. Hon. r gentlemen all know that recently a very r great change has taken place. Two great . systems of administration were running j concurrently in New Zealand. The system - of administration of the General-Govern ment, and the system of administration of the Provincial Government. Well, lion, gentlemen were pleased in their wisdom ; to destroy absolutely the provicoial Goveru i ments, and tkeprovincial legislations, butin I doing that they did not do away with the • provincial system, and there is no doubt whatever ttat the two systems of administration have been yet merged S into one. Another, and that a vast and unnecessary expenditure is in .curred by attempting to conduct a system of administration not suited to one united Government. The great effort, therefore, which I think must be made is to desire a system of administration of public affairs, by which the whole administration will be grasped by the powerful hand of one Government, if there is to be but one Government. By that means very great simplification in the conduct of public business will be brought about, and I feel satisfied that a reduction in expendi ture may be made which will even surpass the expectations of lion, gentlemen. Then, again, by turning our attention to the man agement of our railways, I believe that a reduction in expenditure can be secured whicn will also quite meet the expectations of the House. In those two directions we intend to work, and I hope we may be successful in showing to the House that we are worthy of the confidence which those lion, gentlemen have reposed in us who have placed us in this position. Now, .sir, in addition to those two great modos of re trenchment it is also necessary that in minor matters retrenchment should be made. In that direction also we will proceed rapidly, and I trust efficiently. In order that we may show our determina tion to do what is right in that direction, we have ■ resolved that as Ministers we will commence with ourselves. This being done from a belief that it is the duty of the public men of this colony in a time of pres sure to set an example, and I trust a fitting example of economy in all respects. By commencing in that way we shall leave our hands more unfetterred to deal with other persons. It must not be imaginedthatincom mencing retrenchment of this kind we shall in any way fall upon those whose salaries are small, who are unable to protect them selves from any injustice, or to interest persons powerful enough to advocate their cause. We shall, as far as possible, spare all persons so situated, and only interfere in cases in which the public good required that those who can afford it should fall in with the prevailing system of economy. . PUBLIC WORKS. While saying that we are determined to carry out retrenchment of that sort, I add that we are also equally resolved that no public works of importance shall be neglected, that the system of Immi- , gration and Public Works which has : been commenced shall be carried to com pletion, and I trust to a satisfactory one, ; because we are well aware that where so ' much has been done the works must not be allowed to bo useless or to become lost from a neglect to finish them. We believe that the very retrenchment we propose to cany out, the very savings we intend to make, will enable us by the judicious application. of the resources still left at our disposal to carry on more energetically, and I trust more successfully, than ever, the system of public works which has commenced in New Zealand. In this respect I feel that we shall derive great advantage from what has gone before, and be placed in a position superior to that which j any preceding Ministry lias occupied, be- I cause they had to deal with a new state of things in a new country; and a country, comparatively speaking, unexplored; and had at times to encounter the prejudices of ; a race who knew not what the Europeans were aboxtt in the works they were . carrying out. Under such novel circum- ! stances, and under such peculiar diffi- i cultie.-s, it was quite certain that mistakes must be made, and failures occur that for ! want of experience many things must be i done more expensively than they need have ' been done, and must be done, not so i thoroughly and well as might have been , the case under another system. With those examples and that experience before us, I , think it may be in our power, if we devote , ourselves properly to our duty, to carry on more effeciently than ever the Public Works . of the colony, and tho House may depend . upon this that if, as they have hitherto done, they will liberally aid in these great objects, they will find in us energetic public servants prepared to the utmost to give , effect to their wishes in that respect. i NATIVE LANDS. : I now, sir, turn to another very interest ing subject—namely, the question of Native Lauds, and the policy we shall pursue in reference to the Native Race. With regard j to the Native Lands, we propose at once to ; withdraw the Native Lands Sales Suspen sion Bill. I find on consultation with my : colleagues that they agree in the pretty j general opinion that this measure is not ] popular with the Native Race, and not likely in its present form to produce the j advantages that were expected from it; < but we find that really all neccsssry powers are conferred upon us by "The Native Land Act, 1573," which will enable j us to interfere to prevent all improper . purchases from the natives, and all im- i proper dealings with them, and we " think ' that the powers so conferred will amply j suffice lo meet the needs of the present > moment." Generally, with regard to the j native race, the House may depend upon ; this, that our policy will be one of con- | tinued amalgamation of instruction to the j native race, and of an attempt to encourage | the most friendly relations with them. I j hope that oxir acquaintance with the natives j being now so large, our dealings with them | having existed for so many years, a policy, j such as I have stated, may be greatly sue- j cessful. Of this lam sure. The fact of my raving to aid me as a ■colleague, a gentle man born in new Zealand, knowing the j natives from his childhood, and much J regaided and esteemed by them, will he to mo an advantage such as could not have been enjoyed by a Ministry in New Zea land at an earlier period of its history, because no person so born, so educated, and with such a knowledge of the feelings of the native race, was there to be found in this country. I confess that I am anxious with respect to | misapprehensions which may exist with regard to the intervention of the gentlemen who are co-operating with me, I should like to remove all possible misapprehension J on some few questions. For instance, I understand it is thought by some people that I am hostile to Wellington as the seat of Government. It may also be thought that because there is no Wellington member sitting on these benches with me the interests or this place may be neglected or not properly cared for. To the first point I answered that I cannot conceive how any such misunderstanding can possibly arise, j I think I may say with confidence that If any man in New Zealand is entitled to | represent Wellington it is myself. All must admit that during the years I have • known this place I have done my utmost to | promote it,? interests. I watched by Wei- | lingto/i in its cradle, I helped to nurture it j in its earliest childhood, and it is not very ( likely that now in its maturer growth I j should return to injure the place upon I which in its infancy I bestowed such care, i I think, therefore, that perfect confidence i may exist in all minds that even sup- ; posing, although it is by no means yet j settled that no member for Wellington ; sits upon the benches, there sits here one ] who must ever be a friend to the Wellington ! district. And then there are questions • regarding public lands, upon which a ! considerable misunderstanding may exist. ■ For instance, it is quite possible that in the j minds of honorable members from Canter- ; bury, some misunderstanding may exist as | to what thQ intentions of this Government ! may be to the leases of land in their district. I can only say that although I am unable to pledge myself at this moment

to any particular course., or to pledge those • gentlemen sitting with me. Perfect confi i dence may may be placed in this, that we ■ will (carefully consider the whole ques tion, find will endeavour to come to a solu tion that will be of advantage to the country, and satisfactory to all persons interested in those leases. With regard to the mode in which we propose to proceed with the business before the House, I will remind lieu, gentlemen that already within a few days of three months have been passed with the present session. Our duty requires us as speedily as possible to bring this session to a close, and with a view to that being done, we purpose to take up a certain number of Bills we find on the table—such, for instance, as the Lands', Mines', and Slaughter-house Bills, the Volunteer and other Lands' Bills, the New-Zealand Consolidated !-;tock Bill, and some other measures of that kind; the whole of which I -will ttate to the House in a day or two. We propose, at the same time, to drop a certain number of measures in the attempt to carry which would probably greatly lengthen the session, such as the Native Land Sales Suspension Bill, Land Drainage Bill, Harbours and Navigation Bill' u.ud Settlements and Works Advances Bill. By abandoning these bills, we shall very greatly reduce the business before the House, but we also find there is a vast number of private bills, many of which are of great importance, and we have determined, in reference to these bills, to atford every assistance in our power to honourable geutlemen in get ting their measures forward. We will place at the disposal of honourable members the largest number of days in the week that we can possibly afford, and honourable members may rely xipon it that every facility will be given to them to get. through all the measures to which the Government are not compelled by any particular cause to object. In that way, I think the business of honourable members may be got through with very much more facility than has been the case during the previous part of the session, and I hope that really a very few weeks more will be quite sufficient to dis pose of all necessary business. GOLDFIELDS. I wish to say, and 1 say this with some slight degree of hesitation, because I am alluding to a subject in which I am per sonally interested, that we propose to give a great deal of attention to questions con nected with the goldiiclds. lam a member for a goldlields district, and I may, per haps, be inclined to magnify my oflice, but I do believe that the goldlields are so important an element in the welfare of this colony that it is our duty to pay much more attention to them than has hitherto been done. This industry in New Zealand is yet in its infancy, but it must increase in importance for many years. Were it not for the finan cial difficulties of the colony at the present moment we should even at,this late period of the session have attempted to induce the House to create a separate department for the management of goldmines, with a Minister of Mines at its head. At present I will not press that upon the House, but it is our intention at an early date to return to it and learn the pleasure of the House in reference to what we regard as a very important subject with regard to the measure that we ourselves shall devote our attention specially to. I have told the House that the iirst is the question of finance, the second is the great question of a change offadministration. Then we intend to prepare a series of measures by which the representation of the colony may be placed on what we regard as a footing far superior to that on which it stands. It is our determination if possible to place the representation system in New Zealand up on such a footing that the newer of the popular will may be truly fult within the walls of this chamber, so that Avlien these great questions with which we propose to deal, arise, we may then make certain that in carrying them out we are giving effect to the true will, fairly ascertained, of the great majority of the populatiou of New Zea'and. This is an object which we are deter mined to attain as essential to the rights and welfare of all. It must be known to all honourable members that the opinion I myself hold on great questions are what are called liberal opinions to even an advanced degree, but I trust that honourable members will give me credit for possessing at least so much wisdom that I would not attempt at any time to impose upon an unwilling country any views of my own, however necessary I might think they were for the welfare of the people. I should feel it my duty only to advance in such questions so far as the popular will of the country might at the moment de mand. I shall endeavour to the very best of my ability to ascertain what the public desire may be, and having ascertained that I shall strive to give effect to that desire. We have resolved to follow faithfully this rule, that in so far as the popular will may declare itself in the direction of those great measures, which we conceive to bo necessary, we will give effect to it. Whenever the mass, of the population of New Zealand desires certain tilings to be dove, which in our conviction those things ought to be done, we will carry them out to the utmost of cur power, and io the very utmost of the means thie House may place at our disposal. But if, on the other hand, the popular will demands measures which we believe to be adverse to the public wel fare, and contrary to our own conviction, we will then instantly stand out of the way and allow other gentlemen to come for ward, who, agreeing with that which the public desire, are the proper and fitting instruments to give effect to the wishes of the people of the country. Holding these views we do not intend during this session to attempt to press forward any of the great measures which I am desirous of seeing introduced into this country. During the recess such of them as we think suited to the circumstances of the time shall be; carefully prepared, and shall be submitted next session. It will then be for Hon. members to judge "whether we have faithfully fulfilled the trust which they have been pleased to place in our hands. (The telegram was still coming through when we went to press).

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Cochrane and Son held a large sale of books of general literature, to-day, includ ing works on travel, biography, theology, ' cyclopaedias, Plutarch's lives and current peri- ■ odicals. The sale was well attended, and good prices reaiised. .

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) COROMANDEL, this Jay. NEW GOLDEN PAH G, M. Co, ; (LIMITED). The mine managerreporta : —" I have to j report the drive northerly still \ going ' through good country. During the week ! it hits passed through several small leaders, ■ indicating the ground to be of auriferous ' character. I expect to come upon other ! leaders yet ahead"in this direction.—Jamks ! NINXIS, Mine Manager;" NAPIER, this day. i A DESTRUCTIVE WAVE. While the Harbour Board was sitting at ; Napier yesterday a large wave broke over .• the eastern pier at the Harbour Works at ! Port Ahuriri, and carried away the steam ■ engine, crane, and a number of piles The j estimated damage is between £300 and I £40U. The bar is worse than ever. The I Southern Cross, loaded with cattle for I Auckland, is bar-bound, and the Rangatira, \ which arrived yesterday morning from i Poverty Bay, was even unable to land pas- ! sengers. This is all the grand effect of the J grand harbour scheme. TAURANGA, this day. j GAME WITH ROBERTS. Roberts played a g:-me of billiards with Joseph Ellis, proprietor of the Commercial

; Hotel yesterday, giving 75 in 150. Ellis . won the game by four points. '. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. CONGRATULATION OF SIR > GEORGE GREY, i A meeting of Sir George Grey's friends, i Dr. Kilgour in the chair, was held last '. night. The following resolutions were pas sed : proposttd by G. I<\ Brassey. "That t this meeting desires to offer to the i hon. Sir George Grey ite hearty • cougratulttions upon his accession to • the office of Premier of the colony of ', New Zealand. 2.—Mr R. McDonald, sec onded by Mr Speight, " That this meetiiig, deeply impressed with the necessity of in creased representation for the district of Thames in the General Assembly, resolves that a humble address he presented to the Government, asking that the addition of two members be made to the present repre sentation of the Thames in the Lower House, and that one member, a resident in the district, be nominated to represent its interests in the Upper House." Seconded by Mr Robert Graham. On the suggestion of the Chairman, Mr Speight moved "That this meeting desires to impress upon the new Ministry the urgent necessity which exists for their at once taking steps to secure and open up for settlement by the people of this district the lands situated at the Upper Thames ; and further, that the Thames foreshore be placed at once In the hands of the proper authorities. Mr R. Graham seconded the resolution, which was also carried nem con. Mr M,ennie moved —"That the Chairman be requested to sign the resolutions on be half ef this meeting, and transmit them by telegraph to the Hon. Sir George Grey and Mr W. Rowe."—Mr W. Heron seconded. CALEDONIAN. The crushing commenced on Monday, with ten head of stampers, at the Kuranui battery. A? soon as ten head more are dis er gaged, they will be employed on Cale donjan stulll Twenty-fivo tons have been carted to tho battery, but about 100 tons Avill be put through. The stone has been taken from the foot-wall lode, which is rather poor, although it will go at the rate of A oz. to the ton. The manager is about to take ont a large parcel from the hanging wall, part of the leader which is superior to the footwall of the lode. In the stopes averages 2|ft. wide, and a little gold is occasionally visible in the stone. Pxako. —A cross cut which is being put in from No 1 chamber is going in satisfac torily, but the reef is not yet cut, although it cannot be far oil', as indications are good. Kuranui Hill.—United trial lot from Duke's leader having proved payable, the manager started to prospect this block thoroughly to ascertain whether it will pay to take out future crushingH. The cross at ,%"0 feet level is progressing slowly. The cross-ens at o(iO feet level is progressing slowly. Tnere is no chonge in the ground to rnenicn. The majority of the company's tributers are doing well, especially Peterson and party, but they have; experienced a misfortune, a branch of their leader carrying the best gold having been thrown into tho hanging wall. SIIAREMARKET. Moderate inquiries for Kuranuis at 10s ; sales at this iiigure, Moanatairi weak, 9Ss Cd to 100s ; Alburnias easy, (J(is. COROMANDEL, this day. HARBOUR VIEW. This mine generally is looking much better. The various leaders and stringers are giving forth payable gold, with some nice specimens from time to time. The main lode is becoming more solid as the drivo is extended upon it. ROYAL OAK. The manager reports about twelve pounds of specimens from the Little and Good leader, with a good show of gold in the face. The low level is progressing rapidly. , The country is very good. GoiiCONDA. —This Company will make a start to develop the mine once more, or else throw it open to minors in Coromandel. This ground is another exemplification of the fact that the mining on Private Properties Bill, will, if passed, be a V>on to the goldficlds. TELEGRAM FROM SIR GEORGE GREY. A telegram lias been received by George McLeod, Esq., from Sir George Grey, thanking his supporters in Coromandel for their expressions of good-will. The Elsinore, schooner, with coal for Kaipara, has arrived. [JPKESS AGENCY.] WELLINGTON, this day. TELEGRAPH INTEKRUPTEI). Telegraph communication with Port Derwin has boon interrupted since the loth.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1877.



WANTED, a Ploughman, Hoy to milk, etc., tidy young Girls to be useful, Married Couple for farms, middle-aged female Housekeeper. —Hannaford's Registry Queen-street, opposite FirebelL T kTANTED, a Body Maker for Gisborne. '/ Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Vic toria Steam Carriage and Wheel Factory, Auckland. mo BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted a good JL Hand at sewing work.—Apply to D. Fort, Shortlttnd-Btreet. WANTED, a General Servant. —Mrs Clayton, St. George's Bay Road, PamclL ' ANTED, a «ood General Servant.— < Apply at once to Mrs D. Oxley, Cliff Cottage, Graham-street. ANTED, a tidy Girl about 14, to mind children.—Mrs Waters, Pitt street, top of Vincent-stroet. WANTED TO LEASE a Farm of about 100 acres, with purchase clause.—Apply by letter to J.D.F.. thie office. ANTED, a sharp Boy, with a good yy reference, to serve in the shop.—W. 11. Dampier, Victoria street. ~\7|7 HY do I Sell such splendid Tea at » t 2s. ? Because it makes people buy other articles.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street. ANTED, two good Men for rafting square timber.—Apply to P. & I. McLeod, Helensville. "o,7ANTED,~a~strong, active Boy.— V V W. T. Ball, Chemist, &c, 211, Queen street. X^yANTED KNOWN.— T. & 11. Heath^ V V City Market and Upper Symonds-street for Boots and Shoes ; cheap and good. TJSTANTED KNOWN, every description H of Jewellery, Old Gold, Silver, Musical Instruments Bought, Sold, or Exchanged, at the London Loan Office, uuder tho Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. XS7" ANTED KNOWN.—The Lowest V V Rate of Interest is charged at the London Loan Office, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. TXTANTED those in want of Money to 7 T call on their Uncle, at the London Loan Oilice, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. WANTEDJKNOWN that J. Hart has *' opened the Loan Oilice where any sum from 1/. to £500 can be had on every description of iewellery, watches, ladies' and gentlemen's ■wearing1 apparel.—Note the address: J. Hart, London Loan Offie-e, Victoria-street, under the Theatre Royal. WANTED 7" for the country, a Black smith ; nnifit he a good shoer and jobber; single man preferred.—Apply to G. YV agstaff, Hcwick; or at Sonitrville's Stables Queen-street. WANTED to LET, a Brickyard at Hamilton Wnst, Waikato. Pug Mill, Kiln, and Working Material on the ground, in good order. Terms easy.—W. Davis, Hamilton West. WANTED, a steady respectable woman as Working Housekeeper for Cottage, at Hamilton Hotel, Waikato. — Apply to Mrs. GWynne, at Mrs. Belcher's. Upper Queen-street. ! 'T\T ANTED, 6 good Tailors.—Apply to ¥ ? J. Reid (lute E. Poulson), Tailor, Lamb- Quay, Wellington. ~iv"!C7"ANTED, Everybody to come and V ? Buy the Bargains at E. T. Herbert's, Draper, Upper Symond-street, who is giving up business, leaving the colony, and selling every thing L«ss than English Cost t to effect a Speedy Clearance. "ITSTANTED, apprentices to the Drets vt "Taking at Mrs Maxwell's, Domain street, Graft on Iload. TR7ANTED_TO SELL, a well-finished ; V v 5-rnoricd Villa Residence; splendid ; view of the city and harbour, situated in Arthur-street;, lonsorfoy. — Apply on the j



TO Architects, Surveyors, &c.—Wanted, a Situation as Draughtsman. References given if required.—J.W.H., Stah Offloe. ANTErVTO SELL, a lot of Boys' Hitts, slightly damaged, at Is., worth 2s. First choice Josephine Kid Glores, 2a. (id. the v&ir ; a lot of Long White Ostrich Feathers cheap.—W. Kyre. Ermiskillen House. ~Wf ANTED, a strong active Lad.—Apply S YT ■ Hollo way, Garlick and Cramvell. City Hall Arcade. WANTED, Grazing for a Horse, \Yithin a short distance of the Suffolk Hotel, Ponsouby.— Address Z., Box !NTo. 130, Post-office. WANTED, two nrst-clnss Bush Cooks, for Whatipu Saw-mill.—J. Oolemun Onchungo. WANTED, a Bodymaker for Gisborne. —Cousins and Atkin. XJETANTEDVa PracticaTTlund to Repair T v Furniture, highest wages; also a Boy with some knowledge of Upholstering or French Polishing.— Apply at this oilice. ANTED TO SELL, cheap, a small Steam Engine, large Fairbanks' Weigh ing Machine, large do. Avery'H, good strong Cheese Press, Force Pump and rods, good second-hand Leamington and Colcbrookdalo Ranges, Smith and Weletood's and other Stoves aud Grates; tho most improved and best colonial and all kinds of Ovens on hand or made to order; general smithing at lowest rates.—Nieholl's Plate and Bar iron Works, opposite Henms's Boot Factory, Upper Queen street, Auckland. W~ ANTED to Sell, 18 Acres, or more, of Land In grass; Cottage and Shed, four Cows jnst calved, at Mount Albert, on Building Society's term.—Apply to Hoffmann, Queen-street. DR AP E R.—Wanted an Assistant Draper; o.lso an Apprentice to the Drapery.— Milne and Choyce, Milliners and Drapers, 222 & 224, Queen-stfect. W~~ANTEirKNOWN.— I have a New Stock of- Men's Shirts, Collars, Fancy Scarfs and Ties, Merino and Cotton Vests and Pants, Braces and Belts, &c.—F. TOMLINSON, Draper, Parnell. ~^.*/&7"ANTED, immediately, to be made V V known that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very Large Shipment of French Felt, Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and different shapes and sizes, from the very smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want which was much felt in Auckland. Also, the same in Boy's and Youths' sizes. WANTED, Buyers for a small lot of Corned Beet, at 25*. per lOOlbs.—R. Reeves, Butcher, Victoria-street. WANTED, the Public of Auckland to know that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out two more shipments of Men X, Boys', and Youths' Summer Clothins-jj which will be sold at large discounts, to make room for a third shortly expected pel City of Auckland. W~ ANTED, several Boys. — Apply Steam Hope Works, Ponsonby. WANTED, particular attention to be given to the following important fact: I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out SOO pairs of Coloured Moleskins (all sizes) at is. Cd. per pair. Be in time. WANTED, the above fact to be made public, that T. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has made arrangements with a firm in the West oiicl of London (relations), for a constant supply of the most fashionable Clothing, and at the time at such large discounts for cash, that no one will l>e able to compete against him for cheapness and durability. He believes there is " Nothing like perseverance in business." \T6TTAjNTED Known, that 1). GOLDIE is y? prepared to supply all kinds of Timbs and other Building Materials, including Snshes, Doors, Mouldings', Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rail a, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro , Bark and Blue Gum I^aths, Shingles, &c, &c. H at tho lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus om-hoiiße-etrect. WANTED Known, that much, ume and trouble will be saved, and a great saving effected, if the public, instead of running into different tailors' shops, will call upon I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, who oifers the best West end of I/Ondon Clothing, in the most fashionable styles, at prices fully 20 per cent. lower than they can be made in Auckland to order for. Any garment will be altered to suit ANTED KNOWN, Phillips' Mart, Tailoring Department, Clothing made - to measure. Weekly payments taken. j mO CONFECTIONERS.—Wanted, a i JL Lozenge-maker and Hand-pan Man ;to a good tradesman tho highest wages given.—D. Hamilton, opposite the Market, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN.-I have Just j 'i y Opened a First-class Assortment of Ladies* Underclothing, Corsets, Children's Sun ! Hats and Sun Bonnets, Sec. and are oircrin.se them far below Town Prices.—F. TOMUNSON, Draper, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN.— W. H. Dampier has, besides the now celebrated 2/. Tea, Pokers, 1/. each; Horso Bridles, 2/G; Bass Brooms, 1/. ; Zinc Buckets, 1/9 ; find the follow ing further reduction in prices; Infants colored Boots, lOd; Children's strong do., sizes C and 7, , 2/; fresh lot of white and pink Ribbon, Id per ; yard; very wide do., 2d ; Ladies' elastic sido ; Boots, ■{/ ;" fresh lot of Prunella Boots ; Men's ! canvas Shoes, 1/6; Poll Combs, 3d: Ladies' i white Stockings. Cd; Girls' Straw Hats lOcl. — j Victoria-street Corner of Hobson-street. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. TTN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW : JL ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. ! , j IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and of the Bankruptcy of j James Henry Grattax, of Centre- . street, in tho City ci Auckland, in the ! Provincial District of Auckland, and ' Colony of New Zealand, late Hotel- j keeper, now Settler, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention | of James Henry G rattan the above-named | debtor to apply (o this Honorable j Court on WEDNESDAY, the 31st day | of October instant, at the hour of 11 I o'clock in tho forenoon, or as soon thereafter as i counsel can be heard in that behalf, for an i order of Immediate Discharge. Dated, at Auckland, tins 15th day of October, 1877. HUGHES & GEORGE. Solicitors for Debtor. \ Shortland-strcct, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ' ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act. 1876," and of the bankruptcy of William Ciiakles Campbell, of Chapel-street, in the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and the Colony of New Zealand, late Hotelkeeper, now Waiter, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of William Charles Campbell, the above-named debtor, to apply to this Honourable Court on WEDNESDAY, the 31st day of October instant, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard in that behalf, for an order of immixHato discharge. Dated, at Auckland, this 15th day of October, 1877. HUGHES & GEORGE. Solicitors for Debtor. Shortland-strect, Auckland. AUCKLAND |AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW. _____ j EXCURSION TICKET. On THURSDAY, November Bth. Tickets will be issued from all Stations south of Mercer to Auckland at Single Fares for Return Journey. These tickets will be available for return any day up to and including THURS DAY, November 15th. Tickets to be presented for ro-stamping at ticket window, before start ing on return journey. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TO the Residents of the Borough of i Parnell.—l always keep a Well-assorted j Stock of Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, j and General Furnishing Goods, at and below Town Prices. —F. TO"iILINSOX, Draper, Parnell. mO B XJ I L D E R S. i^ Tenders will be received up to Noon on THU USD AY, the 25th instant, for the erection of School Buildings in Nelson-street, for tho Board of Education. Plans, &cc., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. fp O B U I L D ER S. Tenders will be received up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, for Re-building j in Brick the woorlcn part of the Royal Jlaii ' Hotel. ! Plans, &c, at ray eiffiee. Qusou-srreet. EDWARD MAHONEY.



' "IT^O^ SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage and J _MJ Freehold Allotment in Cook-street— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort ' street. ; EJ^OR SALE, a good second-hand Bread , JsJ Cart Apply A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Fa-ctory, Durham-street. FOR SALE, 234 «cres Good Laud, near Wairoa South.—For particulars apply to J. F. Stewart, Commission Agent, Shortland street. £* £\ to £ mOO LENT, on Building rfe'-iLxj' Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate A gent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. T\O LET, in ParneU, a Grocer's Shop, doing a good business.—Apply to W. . Vaughan. P"¥^O LET, at the corner of Codrington -el street and Great North. Road, commanding . a delightful view ot the Surre - Hills estate, a . well-finished Six-roomed House, with three fire-places', cup-boards, dresser in kitchen,' oven, water laid on, sink, etc.—Apply to I. Downey, on the premises. PTHO LET, Two Shops, one comer of H Wyndham and Albert-streets, aud one in Wyndham-street, nearly completed.—Apply J. Hamilton, Baker, Albert-street. rfl 6 L E T .fl_ Those Commodious Premises, lately occupied by Herr tichot.t, 30, Shorfcland-street, suitable for Evening Parties, Assemblies, Lec tures, and Concerts, &c, ■tc. If roquircd, the adioining Premises, consisting of twelve (12) Large and Spacious Rooms,' suitable for an Hotel or Private Boardinic-house. Terms easy. Apply to SAMUEL BROWN, Shortiand-street. N.B.—The Hall is open for engagement any evening during the week. Terms moderate. TO LEI', a seven-roomed House, top of Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. TiO LET, or for Sale, a good 6-roomed House in Gundry-street, Newton.—Apply to Mrs. Symons, on the premises. mO LET, near the wharf, a Front JL Room, with fireplace: suitable for two single men or a married couple without family. —Apply Stak ofiice. mO LET, in Parnell, a three -roomed JL Cottage: rent 6s.—Apply to Mr Nairn, Grocer, ParneU. rRIO LET, House and Shop, corner of JL Victoria and Albert-street.—Apply next door. TO LET, a marine family Residence, with 2 acres of land and splendid view, at Bolla Vista, Ponsonby; just built, frontage* to Woitemata River: fresh water creek running through the property, and sandy beach for bathing, boating, &o. Terms very easy. Also to let, comfortable Residence near Ponsonby Hall. Apply at office.— & Co. 0 F}pO LET, Upper Queen-street, a7-roomed X House with every convenience, or part of the house ; vent low.—Apply at once, 3 doors from Belcher's store. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with ofiice fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wilie, or general mercantile business. —Apply to W. Aitken. I^TORTH SHORE.- A six-roomed Fur- JJi nished House to Let; splendidly fur nished, and well situated. Also, several Dwel ling-houses and Cottages,—Apply to R. and R. Duder. PONSONBY.— A Residence standing within two acres; laid out in grass and fruit garden. The property heing in thorough condition, a good tenant is indispensable, as the rental is a secondary consideration.—Apply to XV. F. Hammond, Architect, 42 and 43, In surance Buildings. MANN'S CELEBRATED FIREPROOF li_ SAFES, on Sale, at E. and H. Isaacs, Fort^ street. Aiso, CO cases Venus, 10's. H-rio LET, a six-roomed Cottage, one JL minnie's walk from Remuera Station.— Apply to G. .Morris, Wakefieid-st: eet, or on the premises. TiO BE LET, a 5-roomed House, newly furnished, with bath-room, gas and water laid on, convenient outhouses, all in first-class order ; nice flower garden ; within 15 minutes of Union Bank. To an approved tenant, terms moderate.—Apply for address, before Thursday, at this office. T>O ROU GII OF PARN EL L. EXCAVATING, DRAINAGE, KERBING, CHANNELLING, &c. The Borough Council will receive Tenders for works as above. In terras of plans, specifica tions, nnd conditions, to be seen at the Borough Oiiice. rondel's, endorsed as above, to be lodged at the Borough Ofiice by 1^ o'clock noon of FRI DAY, 19th October. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. B. STRANGE, Town Clerk. Borough Office, Bth October 1877. Tkj~ O T I C E. In consequence of a party of the same name as ourselves having filed his schedule, a num ber of our customers and friends have been led into the belief that it was us. Wo hope this will bt sufficient contradiction. J. & G. BUCHANAN, Stone Works, Wellesley-street, Auckland. T^TATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE ±H INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital 51,000,000 Reserve £05,000 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRM! and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Pkompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims? HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Auckland Branch. O-j PER FOOT.—Allotment for Sale, off cVJL Upper Queen-street. Money advanced to bi-iild with.—Weekly repayments taken.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. MRS. BEESLY, Milliner, Dressmaker, and General Draper.—Princes-street. ,"Vi A UCKLAND AND JjS^;. j^Sl NORTH SHORE STEAM Tj|s|fg|^FEßßY CO. (LIMITED). On and after MONDAY, 22nd October, 1877, the following alterations will be made in the Time Table :— STOKES' POINT SERVICE. To discontinue 11 a.m. from Auckland, and 11.30 from Stokes' Point. To substitute 10.30 a.m. from Auckland, and 11 a.m. from Stokes' Point. | StTNDAY. To discontinue 2 p.m. from Auckland, and 2.30 p.m. from Stokes' Point. NORTH SHORE SERVICE. To run additional 11.30 a.m. from Auckland, and 12 noon from Devonport Wharf. To run additional 6.30 p.m. from Auckland, and 6 p.m. from Devonport Wharf. Sunday. To run additional 2 p.m. from Aueicand, and 2.30 p.m. from North Shore. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland. 17th October, 1577. ~KI SPECIAL NOTICE. •r^fews^^ Thes.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Auckland for the Thames TC MORROW (Thursday) MORNING, at 10 o'clock FRASER & TINNE, Agents. A" NNUAL CHURCH MEETING" IN THE CHORAL HALL, ox FRIDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 19, 2377, at 7.30 p.m. The Right Rev. the BISHOP -well preside. The following Papers will be read :— On the ' Organization of Native Churches," by the Rev. K. C. Stuakt, 8.A., nishop elect of Waiapu. On " Sailors' Homes," by Captain Tilly, R.N. On "Wasting Time," by Edy,\ Elli?, Esq., M.D. On " Church Work in Country Districts," by Rev. William Calder. Selections of Anthems, Carols, and Hymr.s will be performed by an efficient Choir, under I the direction of Mr. Brown. 1 —- AdSiissiox Fp.ee. ! All Ohuivh people are invited to attend. ■ V A collection will be laarie. Any surplus, < atier :detr;,yiag e"r.ir,.se3 of ir.eotin-', v/ili b- i given to tho Home I'Jli- ■• i"- ■• • j



mOKATEA GOLD MINING COM* JL PANY (REGISTERED). The Annual General Mooting of the Share holders of this Company will rake place at the Company's OfHce. Kapanga Chambers, Coro nisndel, on SATURDAY, 27th October, at 10 o'clock a.m. Business: To receive Directors' Annual Re port, to adopt Balance-sheet, and to elect Directors and Auditors, in compliance "with tho Rules of the Company. W. HOR> TE. Mtmager, Coromandol, October fi. 1577. r —"* ■■*■'<<?,- \ UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ±±. -MAR SCHOOL. (AFFItJATKn TO THE UNrVEKSITY OF Sew Zkala:>d). Tho Qxiarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, i'/th July, and sth October, WAIiQUHAH MaCRAE, T-rp.nd Master. ipH D U C A T 1~~ 0 ~N A L" MRS. RUSIiBROOIC (formerly of Wellesley 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 Hoarders, tit her country residence, vVellsiord, Kaipara. Terms moderate and id elusive. piTY WEST No. 2 PUBLiC'SCHOOL. ■O WMLLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES.—EngIish, Arithmetic, liookjieepin,.<. &c. Mr. Hakkisox and Mr. Gk \\\ Terms: One Shilling per week. FRENCH (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Pkltzek. Moaaienr Peltwer ia highly successful a3 a Teacher of French. Those interested in tho study of this language are invited to call and observe his mathod of instruction. iw" o tTce o~f remo va l. JL™ Mr.' FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-street. opDosite tot. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plunv Icy. Lessons in the French Langu&sse and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence, bchools visited. mhe~reTeea t, pa knell. JL MISS ROBERTSHAW'S Pnpils will Re assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The course of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including- the higher branches of Mathematics, Latin, Drawing, and Plain and a ancy Needlework. . Terms:—Pupils under ten years of age, one guinea.; over that age, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. Extras :—French, £1 Is ; Dancing, fills: Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. LOST, Government Cheque, No. 9,517 Payment has been stcpned. F'nler wil be rewarded on returning it to Mx. Aicken Chemist, Queen-strcef. EtOUND, in Ivarangahape Road, on -»- Saturday, the 13tk October, a Purse containing Cheque and Money.—Jas. levies. Junction Store. Karauqahape Road. RjiuuiNJU, on the Great South Road, a JaJ Greyhound. Qwncr can have the same by giving- description and paying expenses.— Apply Stak Office. miE Regular Monthly Meeting of the JL Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 1335, E.C., will be held To-morrow (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30 p.m., at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. Visitors are invited. By order of the W. M. FjvlCox^ BREADALBANB, '^^ Now on view at Len drtim's Stables, with pedigree and full par ticulars. If not sold, will travel this season in the Province of Auckland. T. GREIG. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND _£*_ PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIEST ANNUAL SHOW, To be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1577, (Being H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Birthday), AT ELLEESLIE RACECOURSE. Certificates will be offered for the following— HORSES SHEEP CATTLE SWINE DAIRY PRODUCE DOGS POULTRY PIGEONS LOCAL INDUSTRIES HORTICULTURAL For further particulars see Handbills and Books All Entries to be made on. the Association's Printed Forms, to be had from Messrs Buck land, Hunter and Nolan, and the undersigned. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. tdTXy of .~ i sjl a n t3~s~c"o KIT £1 PER TON DELIVERED AT DEPOT ox BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. Pt. ADLINGTON, Manager. I AM NOW SHOWING a New Stock of Straw Goods, Flowers, Feathers, &c.; also a very choice selection of Ladies' Para chutes' and Umbrellas. For Style and Price they defy competition.—F, TOM LIN SON, Draper, Parnell. MOUNT EDEN• DIST El C T BOARD. : NOTICE. In accordance with section 102, of the "Public Works Act," 1876, thirty days notice is hereby given that on and after SATURDAY, the 17th November prox., the following alterations in the Scale of Tolls leviable at Mount Eden Toll- Kate and Gaol Road Chian Bar will be made, viz.:— For every Cart or Vehicle drawn by one horse, employed in drawing scoria ash or stone of any description, Two Shillings and Sixpence; and for every additional hor3e, Threepence. N.B.—No Royalty will be collected at the Gate after the above date. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. October 10,1877. ONSONBY ROWING CLUB. Tenders for the Erection of Two Boat-sheds will be received up to noon of SATURDAY, 20th instant. Plans, &c, to be seen at my office, No. 129, Queen-street. JOHN BOYLAN. C.E. DITCHERS and Farm Labourers wanted on the Piako Swamp Station; 40 to 50 good men.—Apply Mr. Henry Renolds* Manager, at the Station, Eureka, Hamilton- Waikato. & "VTOTICE to friends and others that i3i Signor Hazard, pupil of Herr Ceutter, London, is giaing Music Lessons in Auckland. — C. Hazard, Wakefleld-street. gj^OUND last week in Upper Queen .JSj street, a Lady's Jacket. The owner can have the same by paying for the advertisement* Apply next Turkish Baths. "ORIVATE Residence aud~ Board, from _JL 20/. per week.—No. 9, Symonds-street, opposite Choral Hall. pi O and SEE HERBERT H. SMITH'S VJT SELECTION OF NEW IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES, Foa Wood ok Coal ; Also, HIS NEW PORTABLE SIDE-OVEN, For Couxtky Settlers. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, T) 6,'R11 AM-STR E ET, XT AR AN GAH AP E HIGHWA Y. JOL. DISTRICT BOARD. NOTICE. Any objections to the proposed Levels i:» Upper Queen-street, to be lodged on or before tne 26th instant, with the undersigned, v;her_ plans may be inspected. J. WARREN, Chairman. _October 17,1377. __ fTT OBS O N BA N t>. AL FRESCO CONCERT ami MOONLIGHT EXCURSION oa the Waitemata. P.P. Takapmia, leaves the Queen-street, Wharf at S p.m. MONDAY next. "Tickets, One SHILLING each ; to be obtained from Mr. Calluah, Queen-street ; Mr. Flynn, Stationer, Wellesley-&treet • Mr. Little, Thistle Hotel. Queen-street ; or aiiv ox the members of the Kobson C -::\ ---par>y. S3? Admission by Ticker, only. J. CE'JRISTOPHJ&t, SeGEe&rv,