proposed to shut them out from all publi employment, and from doing their duty i: the country in which they lived ? lion o-entleuien may try hi that way to ostracis nic ; they may try to prevent me fron serving N*«w Zealand; but every effort thei make in that direction, every pledge whicl they break, aud which they uolemnly madi to nse, Trill only endear me mor» to th< people of this country; will ensure speedily myreturn to power—if lam driven from it— with the power of carrying out views anc intentions, which the great majorityot the people "Trill recognise a3 those on which the greatness of their country, and their own iuture welfare and happiness depend. Foaling that, I unhesitatingly accept the challenge the lion, gentleman has given me ; and, letting the House decide as they please, I shall feol I have done my duty. HOW THE SPEECHES WERE RECEIVED. Major Atkinson speech fell flat. He keeps his hands in his pockets, and frequently nervously drinks water, and rather painfully refers to his noles. Once or twice he took a pace forward as if about to spring over to the Treasury benches. There was hardly a single cheer throughout the speech. When Major Atkinson said the Treasurer had no intention of making a financial statement thore were loud interruptions. There was loud laughter from all sides of the House, when Major Atkinson incontinently let the; cat oui of the bag by stating that he could not wait for Sir Geo. Giey's policy, but wanted to get back to office immedi ately. Mr Reynolds spoke better than usual. Up to the commencement of Sir Geo. Grey's speech the House had shewn a very languid interest in the debate. Sir George Grey's oratory, pointed arguments, and ex pressive delivery, soon warmed the House up. When Sir George Grey sat down, after a brilliant outburst of eloquence at the close, he was cheered from all sides of the House, even Major Atkinson himself being momentarily carried away. MR GISEORNE'S EXCUSE. Sir George Grey spoke forty minutes. Mr Gisborne followed, and in a lame, rouzidabout way tried to offer specious excuses for his traitorous desertion of Grey's party, in order to get into office with Major Atkinson. The gist of his speech was that Sir George Grey had not carried out a policy which met with his approval. MR MONTGOMERY ATTACKS MAJOR ATKINSON. Mr Montgomery followed. He said that in three years Major Atkinson had increased the debt"of the colony by £6,800,000. He shewed that the credit of New South Wales was higher in London than that of New Zealand. Mr Wakefield said that several times while Mr Montgomery was speaking he called "order," so as to stop Mr Reid talk ing aloud. Mr Reid had called out in a most insulting manner that he was a school boy. Mr Reid, with his customary tergiversa tion, endeavoured to get out of it by stating that he merely J3aid Mr Wakefield was treating him like a school-boy. The Speaker, in a few dignified words, dressed Mr Reid down. DR WALLIS SPEAKS. Dr Wallis opposed the motion. He said the late Ministry should have gone into retirement. Their health had improved on the Opposition beuchee. They should rest, and be thankful for time for peneten tial reflection over past poiitical sins. The late Ministry sat «houlder to shoulder. Evidently their intention was to fight their way back to the Treasury benched. They showed a greediness -which disgraced men in such high positions. The Grey Ministry put through measures with tact and speed. It appeared as if the late Miuistry, finding they could not conduct the business of tke House, went out of office in order to allow their opponents to do the work, and then come in to steal the benefit of their labours. The Atkinson Ministry were greedy—thejr drew salary, travelling expenses, lived in palatial Ministerial residences, where the very servants, gardeners, the household linen and washing are paid for out of public finds. He strongly condemned the conduct of Mr Gisborne, who voted against any Ministry in which he could not get office. A certain clique had been able to retain power for seven or eight years by the political dodge of recommendation. That the ship of State did not drift on the rocks, or sink to the bottom, was only due to a kind Providence. Whenever a storm arose, the Ministry cast lots to find Jonah, and when found threw him overboard. He always fell into a whale's belly in the shape of a comfortable berth. The conduct of the late Ministry shewed that they feared the investigation of their finances, and the exposure of faults. For seven or eight years continuously the Ministry only had access to Treasury documents. The country required a Ministry unconnected with the great tick policy. The late Government feared that if the present one continued in power the Ministerial resi dences would be put under the hammer. The Doctor eoneludedTwith a text of Scrip ture amidst great applause. MR DELATOUR ATTACKS THE OPPOSITION. Mr DeLatour criticised Major Atkinson's speech as lame and impotent. He slated the renegades in a tone of deep earnestness. He said he would never cease to fight against men guilty of the political perfidy of going over to the other side in order to obtain office. He narrated the political treacheries of the Nelson member, to whom he gave the norn de plume of Sir Tierce. It was not wanting constitu tional precedent for a Ministry to remain in office even when in a minority. He was glad to see that Major Atkinson was to be only Colonial Secretary in the new Miuistry, instead of Premier. The late Minister had shewn his utter incompetency by his con duct in Cm-tin's case. After Mr DeLatour there were loud cries of " Adjourn," aud " question." Evidently the Opposition, relying on a smalljmajority, will not attempt to answer the arguments of the Government. The Speaker was about to piit the ques tion, when Mr Shrimski moved the adjourn ment. Mr Reynolds seconded. He did so in order to give Mr Gisborne and others an opportunity of considering whether they ourjht not to re-consider their action. Mr Rowe opposed the adjournment. He said that he had heard Mr Rces intended to talk for a week. Here Mr liees looked at Mr Rowe and smiled softly. Mr Barff to Mr Rowe: "It is more than you can do." Mr Barff went on criticising Mr Atkinson's speech as merely saying "I want to get back to office with a limpet Ministry." The Atkinson Ministry consented to be kicked off the Government benches without speaking, and now wanted to get back in the same way. They were trying to oust the Ministry, not one of whose boots they were worthy to black. (Loud cries of " adjourn, question." Major Atkinson said he would agree to an adjournment on condition that a division Was taken on Monday. Mr J. C. Brown said that tea minutes before that, Major Atkinson objected to adjournment. Now, wiien the Govern ment supporters had mustered, he saw reason to change his mind. Mr "Wood, of Invercargill, warned. Wellington men that by disregarding all politics but local intersts they would drive others into advocating Separation. At this stage the Mouse became noisy and disorderly. The scene was more dis graceful than was ever witnessed in any Provincial Council. Tire House appeared to bo utterly demoralised and seriously cor rupted. An adjournment took place at 1.20 a.m. until Monday, at half-past two. IMPORTANT NATIVE TELEGRAMS. The following telegrams from influential natives have been received here. They are undoubtedly genuine. I have seen the originals, and the translations are reliable : "Alexandra, 25th October, 1877. To Sir George Grey, Wellington : ' Facud, —I am of opinion that an uadsr

standing can be arrived at between you and Tawhiao if you should come and visit them. I hear that he is desirous of seeing you. I am also of opinion that if you come to terms, I can tell you p jsitively ; that the Government will be allowed to ' construct roads and railways in Tawhiao'e district. I cannot say all I desire, but you can think over what I have said.—MAJOR Tewheoro." "Hokianga, 25th Oct. 1877. " To hon. John Sheehan, Native Minister. " Salutations, John Sheehan, salutations to yon. lam very glad that you stand as j Minister for us Maoris. We are glad j that the Government have fallen. It has j been the desire of the whole of us, and we j congratulate you. From NaNuiHARE." j "Hokianga 25th Oct, 1877. Sir George Grey, Wellington. "Friend.- Salutations to you. I am ex ceedingly glad to stand as a Minister. It is ! good that the Government have fallen. My . word for you is, we praise you for your j great works, and also your friend, John ! Sheehan, Minister for the natives, It la good.—Nanui Hare." j " Alexandra, 25th Oct, 1577. j To Hone Nahe, Wellington. i „' I have received your telegramsayingthat the debate had been put oft Your friends j are[glad on account of your telegram, but they will be sad if Sir George Grey and his party fall. This is the word to you. Be careful how you conduct your proceedings. , (Kiaata whakotaka i te ipu a kurakc). — Weje Wheore." I " Alexandra, Oct., 25th 1577. j Hoani Nahe, Wellington. j " I have received yotir telegram informing j me that some persons say that those tele- j grams to Sir George Grey were not from j Manuhire. The proper thing to do is _to lei them send a person to ask Manuhiri. j For I say that Manuhiri, his very self, sent : those telegrams. One of the telegrams, the last one, was brought by the person who took the telegram to Honana. The , first onej was brought by one of kis own ! young men. I know for certain the tele grams were sent by Manuhirie. I have not been a deceitful man from the very lirst. ; That io why I say let them send their man to ask Manuhirie ; but he must not go secretly, lest he return and say that the tele- ! grams were not Manuhirie's. My friends of ■ our late Government, that is, the Ministers ' and others, have not seen any deceit in me , that anything of the sort should be said. ! I attended to the sending of those telegrams i to the Government;:! used to attend to ' those sort of things in the time of McLean and his Government.—Wi Te Wheors." !

THE LATEST.

T2i@ Inspected Division.

Mr Whitaker will not join the new Ministry. He has lost money by his con nection with the late Government. If Major Atkinson wins he will have great difficulty in getting any Auckland member in the Cabinet.

The Opposition still reckon on a majority, but it s rumoured to-day that three of the Opposition have come over to the Govern ment on the amendment.

Mr Rawe made an awful exhibition in the House last night. The trick on Mr. Pyke was played by Mr LePatourel standing behind him and holding up two horns which came out in the photograph. Mr Sheehan made a conditional arrange ment with the Opposition whips last night to divide on Monday, but several prominent Government supporters object. At present, the Government stand to win by a small majority. Mr Sheehan is work - ing splendidly. Everyone admits his great administrative ability and skill in conduct ing business in the House.

INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.

The following sums have been received into my office up to 2 o'clock p.m. this day : Rev. A. Webb, 103 ; Clara Harper, (proceeds of gold dust), 12s Gd ; Mrs Holmes per Dr. Purchase, 10s ; Dr. Purchas, £1. Being the net proceeds of an entcr tainmeut given by the scholars of the Primitive Methodist Sabbath-school held at Parnell, and given by the scholars of Newmarket.—S. W. Gladding, Superintendent; G. Hayter, Manager. First amount, £7 Us 4d ; second do., 6s.

F. G. Ewjngton, Hon. Sea.,

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDEHT

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. ' Una Tribute. — Ellis' party crushed ten tons for 32£ ounces. j Alburnia.—Excellent stone has been i taken from the new or No. 2 winze, which ! is now sinking on the Whan level, and this portion of the mine will most likely prove a source of profit to the Company for some time to come. Specimens are frequently obtained, and a windlass is to be iixed to haul up the stone from th c bottom. A set ■ of tribaters are down, and the party is now [ getting splendid prospects. They broke ' down 3i cwt. of rich specimens, which, when crushed, yielded 312 ozs. gold. There is a good show of specimens and general stuff left. I Tookey.—A number of gentlemen have I taken this mine on tribute from the G4oft. level to the surface. An old and ex- ; perienced person has been appointed under- j ground manager, and operations will com- j inence on Monday. The intention of the i tributcrs is to follow up a number of small j leader^j which are known to exist in differen portions of the mine. I Tl.e Piako leader in No. 8 level has been broken down, but no gold was seep. The stone is highly charged with mundic and I other mineral?, indicating that gold is not far distant. j Queen of May.—The new reef has im- j proved, and gold is now visible in the stone broken out. Moanatairi. —A good haul of specimens was obtained from east of No 1 winze this j morning. There is a good show left. : The Tributers.—Holt and Catrin are working a section near the old shaft in Moanatairi Creek, and crushed 20 tons for 4Sozs 15dwts. SHAREMARKET. Business limited. Moanatairis slack, 63s ; Alburnia inclined to dulness. In the Welcome a good business was done at 5s Gd to 5s 7d ; a parcel of Union Insurance wont at 12s 7d.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day,

THEaIOANATAIRI RETURN. Moauatairi, 1,G32 ozs ; Caledonian, 21 ozs from 5 tons.

WELLINGTON, this day. DOMAIN BOARD.

The Now Zealand " Gazette" to-day con tains a proclamation relative to the consti tution of the Auckland Domain Board, on which, at the request of Mr Tole, the Government have added the name of the Chairman for the time baing of the Newmarket Highway Board.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

WESTPORT, this day. WRECK OP THE SCHOONER FRANCIS GERTRUDE. Messrs Bailey and Humphreys, owner of the schooner Francis Gertrude, received a Melbourne cable message that the vessel is a total wreck at Good's Island. The crew have all arrived at Melbourne. She had no passengers on board. The vessel is partially insured.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1877.



Having be en laid up with rheumatism and unable to walk at all, I was recom mended to try the Turkish baths. I was accordingly taken down in my cart on Saturday morning, and the proprietor promised to cure me in three days, but to my great joy one visit proved sufficient,and I was able to walk home when I came out. —Yours, etc., PETER GARDNER, Mount Eden.—October 25 ; 1877.—£Advt]



To sit on your verandah and really «njoy I the open air on a sunny day you should j procure the luxury of a Japanese Verandah i Blind, . made of thin, bamboo, catting a j delightful shade without entirely obscuring | the view or gentle breeze. These may be I purchased for a small sum at the City Hall Arcade, varying in length from nine to twelve feet. As nlso the Patent Roller Blind, for windows ; self-acting, of simple construction ; highly commended by all who qavft tried them. Every new house should be fitted with them. The greatest variety j of Linoleum (the world-renowned cork floor j cloth) Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Tablecloths^ j Curtains, Drawing-room Suites, Dining, 1 Sittiiag, and Bedroom Furniture, is to be I seen at the City Hall Aicadc. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid free of charge by the proprietors.—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell.—[Advt.] George Hulme, opposite City Market, only, will on Friday and Saturday have a Large Variety of Choice Meat. Prime roast beef, 4d., 5d., and 6d. ; boiling beef, 2d., 3d., and Sid. ; lamb, per quarter, 2s. 6d., 35., to 4?r Gd. Mutton, veal, pork, &c. Canterbury hams and bacon (warranted), Sd. to lOd. per lb. Ready-dressed poultry. Steam-made Sausage—acknowledged to be the best in town —at 4d. per lb. ; German sausage, Bd. ; pork pies, 4d. each. A large quantity of good corn beef at 2£d. to 3Jd. per lb. ; small kegs, £1 ss. each. Smoked beef and tongue.l?. Families waited on for orders, and meat delivered everywhere.— Auckland Stenm Sausage Factory, Queen- Gtrcet. —[Advt.]



■ '-^D, a competent Saleswoman. — |V » J. M. McLachlan, 2. 8. Queen-street. ANTED TO SELL (cheap), nearly naw, two 40S-gallon Iron Tanks.— Apply to W. 11. Skinner, Vulcan Lane. W" A N TED, by a respectable Young Man, Board and Itesidence; cont-al; P'ivatc preferred.—Apply, with terms, "Work man," Star Office. ANTED" two good General Ser vants.—Apply Mrs. Elsmore's Registry Office, Shortland-street. WANTED. " Peerage and Baronetage of United Kingdom." Burkes or Lodges illustrated edition preferred, or one giving description of arms.—Apply by letter, stating terms, to "Peerage," Star oTice. WANTED KNOWN, I have fresh bar gains in Hoots. &c, &c.: also, more of the splendid 2/ Tea.—W. H. Dampier. Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. %STANTED, a good strong Bay, about V V 14, at Pelham's Ladder and Barrow Factory, 49, Vie t oria- 1 1 i< c i . W'HO would not buy Fresh Butter at 7d. $ lb., very prime at 9d., Paltry Butter at Gd., at It. French b, Lpper Hobson-st. WANTED,~the Ladies to know that 11. French has opened out a choice lot Muslins, which will be sold at very low prices. —Corner of Hobson and Wollinßton-StreetS. ANTED, a General Servant for Farmers' Ilotel, Drury; must be a good laundress.—Apply Mrs. Pollock, Queen-street. \&7ANTED, a Waistcoat Maker; con- V / stant employment; highest wages paid —H. L. Posseniskio, Shortland-sirect. W" ANTED, a Tailor (must be steady) to take charge of the work-room ; good wages given.—J. A lwinger, No. 20, Victoria-st. WANTED, a first-class Barmaid ; refer ences required.— Apply to " D," at this office. ANTED, a Girl about 16, to do housework ; must be used to children.— Mrs. A. King, St. George's Bay Road, ParnelL TTSTANTED to Purchase, tor cash, a v v Handcart.—Apply, stating terms, to this office. '\KT ANTED, 20 good Bushmen.—Apply :t v on Saturday, from 2to 1 o'clock, to,,J". W. Waller, Onehunga. W" AN~fED,~one pair Hand Sawyers.— J. W. •Waller, Qnchunes. '\KT ANTED, the Boot and Shoemakers V V of Auckland NOT to seek employment at Mr. Henms's Excelsior Boot ond Shoe Factory until the present strike is ended. WANTED those in want of Money to call on their Uncle, at the London Loan Ofß under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. WANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working-men's Public Baths. N.B—No reasonable ofFer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, corner of High-street. ANTED, a strong Girl; must be V ¥ able to cook and wash.—Mrs Wynyard, North Shore. WI LF U L MUR D E i.i\—l am slaughtering magnificent new potatoes. lOlbs for 11., old ditto, 241bs tor If. Try my delicious Fresh Butter and Eggs, as sweet as hens can lay them. —ITannaforn's, Queen-street Corner Store, opposite Firebell. - WANTED, a Youth for city merchants, to assist in book-keeping. Sec. ; a Ploughman, wages £(0 and found; Female- Housekeeper (Thames); Farjfi Couples.—Hanna ford's Registry, Queen-street. ANTED, the Ladies to know that at r.iy Drapeiy Shop (McCrae'a old shop, I am offering Choice Patterns in Muslius, fast colours, wonderfully cheap ; also Prints at 3:] d. per yard; Stair Carpet, G^d. per yard; Hats, Flowers, Ribbons, &t\, at clearing prices. At my Grocery Establishment I have very choice No<v Season Teas on sale, extra value, at usual prices; a. pound of the 3s. would give great satisfaction.—it. FEKKOn, Draper and Grocer, Upper Ilobsonstreet. j HOUSE Wanted, to Purchase ; must have six rooms and good allotment, within a nriilo of Post-office. State terms.--C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. "ITSTANTED, the Public of Auckland to V V know that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out two more shipments of Men's, Boys', and Youths' Summer Clothing, •which will be sold at large discounts, to make room for a third shipment shortly expected pci City of Auckland. . ANTED KNOWN, every description of Jewellery, Old Gold, Silver, Musical Instruments Bought, Sold, or Exchanged, at the London Loan Olrice, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. _ \KT ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is ( f ')' prepared to supply all kinds'of Timbe i end other Building IvJit,;erials, including Sashes, | Doors, Mouldings, Breed Timber, Up use Blocks, ' Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro j Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &C, &C, at tho lowest market prica, at his Yards, Cus obi -ho use-street. ANTED to SELL—Lease, Goodwill, &c, of excellent Brick Shops and ; House, in leading thoroughfare. The premises i will bo found suitable for any business.—O. j Williamson, Vulcan Lane. ' j WANTED Known, that mucniiine an i trouble will bo saved, and a gren saving efFecte-1, if the public, instead of running | into different tailors' shops, will call upon I. ! Levy, 210, Queen-street, who oilers the best ; West end of London Clothing, in the most j 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. -\WT ANTED KNOWN, that J. Hart has VT opened the Loan Offices where any sum . from Is. to £500 can bo had on every description ! of jewellery, watches, ladiea' and gentlemen's ] wearing apparel.—Note the address : J. Hart, j London Loan Office, Victoria-street, under the ; Theatre Royal. I WANTED, a small Gi.il to assist in housework ; to sleep at house preferred. Mrs Dance, Cheap Drapery Store, Upper j Queen-street. ! have on Sale a lot of first-class Vv Iron Tanks ; also superior Waikato and > Screened Bay Coals.—W. 8c G. Wiustone. TFT ANTED to LET, a Brickyard, at j YV Hamilton West, Waikato. Pug Mill, ! Kiln, and Working Material on the ground, in j good order. Terms easy.—W. Davis, Hamilton ■ West. ; WANTED, Everybody to come and : Buy tho Bargains at E. T. Herbert's, I Draper, Upper Syraond-street, who is giving up busi"ess, leaving the colony, and selling every thing Less than English Cost to effect a Speedy Clearance. TT|7 ANTED KNOWN.—The Lowest v'l Rate of Interest is charged at ths London Loan Office, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. J^- O T I C E. The Sale of the A.S.P. Company's BOATS i is POSTPONED until further notice. I W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer.



y W ANTED Known, that I am S«Llm , j *T Off for two weeks only. I have about " 400 Ladies' Chignons left, aud I will sell them h very cheap. 9d to 2s ; Plaits, from 6d to Is 3d; a Chignon Boxes, only 2d eaoh; lot of Maltese „ La ■«. Collars, Is and 2s each; Croche OoL irs, *» Is ; lot of Linen Collars, 4d each ; Black Dress c Buttons, 2£d doiwn; Cliildren's Sun Hats, Is 3d 11 to 2s; Bonnet Shapes, 2d each ; Children's Straw 0 Hats, lOd. new shapes ; Black Beaded Belte, only 1b 6d, worth 3s; Crochet Cotton, 3s id box; r Paper Collars, 5d box : lot of Artificial Flowers, c 2d, 3d, and id each ; Washing Lace, Id to Is id n yard; a few Pieces of Summer Dresses, 6d to , Is ynrd ; lot of Velvet, Nos. 30, 40, and 50, 3s 6d, 1 4s Gd, and 5s ftd per piece of 18 yards : lot of f Ribbons will be sold cheap (going out of this r line); Children's Kid Boots, 3s 6d ; Maids'Lace up Boot*. 1 and 2 size, 4s Gd, 2 pairs for 8s Gel; » Ladies' Kid Boots, 7/8; Men's Bluchers, 6/6 nd 8/; » Cod Liror Oil, only id bottle; small bot. of Salad 3 Oil, Id,; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, 7d per . dozen : good Tea, 2s 4d per lb., equal to 3s Tea, f 3Jbs. for 6s : Bath Bricks, 5d each ; large bars of 1 Soap, scl; Clothes Pegs, i dozen for 6d ; Whiting, , s'bs. forCd; Sperm Candles, lid lb. packet; Brown's Corn Flour, 6d lb. packet; Epsom Salts, 5d per dozen packets; Peacock's Jams, 8d per • tin ; Washing Powder, only Cd dozen packets; i Lemon Peel, Is Rd per lb. ; Cocoa, Is 8d lb.; t Wood Matches, Is 9d per gross, 2d dozen; Spectacles, only Is ; lot of Spectacle Cases, only 1 2d and Cd each ; Note Paper (G sheets), 6 En > velopes, 1 Sheet Blotting Paper, Pen. and Pen . holder, only 2d packet. Selling Off for two weeks.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street.—Large Pie ' Dishes. 2s oach; Chambers, 2s and 2s Gd ; small Wine Glasses, 3d ; Salt Cellars. 3d each, 2s doz.; • Glass Egg Cups, Id each; Thimbles, 3 for 2d ; Baking Soda. 4d lb. ; 3 of the best Chignons and , a box, for 4s Gd; Mouse Traps, 2d each, i for 6d: ' Light Blue, 9d lb. ; Glass Sugar Basins, full of iam, only 10d; Glass Tumblers, with jam, 9d; . Glass Cream Jugs, with jam, 9d; Washing Soda, • 4lbs. for 6d ; Children's Elastic Garters, only 2d pair; small bottles of Castor Oil, 4d bottle, four bottles for Is 2d ; Dross-holders, Id each; Back Combs, 9d to Is 6d; Glass Sugar Basins and Cream Jug, only Is the pair ; Bryant and Mays' tin box of Matohes. two boxes for 3d, Is 4d per dozen; Elastic, two yards for Id.—October 17, 18*7. TOOK OUT ; FOR LINABURY & CO.'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT, . ON MONDAY. j <££> jf^fe *^.+ ! $** w 4-** TV/T ASONIC "OALL 3 TO BE lIELD IN TUB CHORAL HALL, FRIDAY, 30th NOVEMBER, 1877, (St. Andrew's Day). i Tickets for the above may bo had on applica tion to the Worshipful Masters of the various Lodges; or to any member of the Committee. N.B.—All Tickets to be purchased before Saturday, the 17th November. p Hon. Sec. ■jtyj ASONIC BALL. Separate Tenders for Supplying Refreshments for 300, 100, and 600, will be received at the Masonic Hotel, addressed to the undersigned, uptoTHURS D AY,I B t v Nor ; _ BATTpMi Hon. Sec D W A It D N O X R I S, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, Late of Oxford - street, London, Begs to inform the public that he intends open ing a Studio on Tuesday next, at 222. Queen street, Auckland, where he hopes by first-clats work at moderate prices to merit a share of their patronage. Special.—The new Ferrotype Portrait on Enamelled Steel Plate, finished while waiting. UCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. i The Sunday School Union, London, invite all who are interested in the work to unite in Special Prayer on behalf of Sunday Schools, on SUN DAY and MONDAY, 2Sth and 29th instant. In furtherance of this prcjeci, the Auckland Sun day School Union have arranged to hold Special Prayer Meetings, as follows:—In the Baptist School-room, Wellesley-street, THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock, and at the Young Men's Association Roomr, on MONDAY EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. The Rev. A. W. Webb will preside at Monday's meeting1, and an Address will be given by the Rev. W. J. Wil- LTAMS. - PLEASANT Board and Residence, {^suitable for Lady and Gentleman or two Gentlemen ; hoalthy locality, near town, with home comforts ; no other boarders.—Apply at this offioe. BOARD and Residence. —Vacancies for 2 Boarders; excellent accommodation, with use of piano; terms moderate.—Victoria House, Grey-street. ' A* 1 (\ REWARD. LOST, between Sale Rock and Point Rodney, from the ketch Sovereign of the Seas, a Raft of Ten Piles, 50 ft. long.—Any person deliver ing the same at the Railway Wharf will receive the above reward of £10.—Address: Edward Lynch, Nottingham Castle Hotel, Abercrombic street, Auckland. 1 TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL.—J. Alwinger, J3I Tailor, begs to inform his Customers and general public, that ho has REMOVED to his NEW PREMISES. No. 20, VICTORIA STREET, where he has an Entirely New Stock of Well-assorted Goods of every description of Gentlemen's wear. FTUIE INDIAN FAMINE FUND. The Rev. A. CARRICK will Preach in the NEWTON KIRK, on SABBATH EVENING, at half-past G o'clock. Collection at the close of the Service on behalf of the above fund. U R X I S H B A T 11 S! TURKISH BATHS! The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. Ho will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. Gd. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—ln addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the season, from G p.m., for 2/G. (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, f-om G p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £1 45., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. I • A Special General Meeting of the Members of the above Club will be held at the Club-Room, Charlemont Hotel, on TUESDAY Next, at 8 p.m. : All Members are requested to attend. i j !DOAED OF EDUCATION. i The names of intending Competitors for the Provincial Scholarships must be sent in to the undersigned not later than THURSDAY NEXT, November Ist, 1877. The Examination will take place in December. VINCENT E. RTCE, Secretary. i i » " For the cause that lacks assistance." LOKNE-STREET HALL. Under tiiePatronage of the Shareholders ; oe1 the hlbehnian band. 1 THURSDAY EVENING, Novembub 1, I A VARIED ENTERTAINMENT, ; By a number of Amateur Talent, for the Benefit of the | WIDOW COUGHLAN & ORPHANS, , Who are in extremely destitute circumstances. CONCERT, DRAMA, AND DANCE. For Particulars see Programmes. The Evening's amusement will conclude with a Select Dance. The splendid Hibernian Band will play various Selections during the evening, ! and provide the dance music. Cards of Admission—Front Seats (including dance), 3s ; Second Seats (including dance), 2s • ; Gallery, is. Doors open at 7.30, trouble commences at eight ' o'clock. Tickets to be had of Messrs Jas. Dempser, i Shamrock Hotel: J. Loncrgan, Queen-street; J. ! Little, Thistle Hotel; J. Flycn, Bookseller; any of t'ue Shareholders, or i JAMES HOWDEiNT, Hon. Sec. lIT HEREBY authorise MES. Alicia 1 JL Loregan to receive and get in all Debts clue I to Myself and Brother.—(Signed). BARTHO LOMEW LORIGAN. Witness: Edwakd j Smith.—Oct. 26,1577. fi DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORK | The undersigned are prepared to receive I ofteis cf House Property suitable for a 1 Parsonage, in connection with Trinity Church. : State lowest cost price and particulars to * RICHARD CAMERON) «i , BSNJ. TANNER J- Churwardens.



g "OIAKO GOLD MINING COMPANY JL (LIMITED). The First Annual General Meeting of Share holders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Shortland-street, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, at 2 p.m. Business: To receive Reporfs and Balance sheet, election of Two Directors and Auditor; also, to authorise the Directors to let the whole or any portion of the Mine on tribute. By order of the Directors. FA. WHITE, Manager. October 15,1877. TP| I V I D E N D. A First and Final Dividend, of 13s. id. per Share will be payable at the office of the under signed, in Albert anr1 Grahams town, on MONDAY. tIW 29th day of October, 1877, to the Shareholder* in the late Homeward Bound Gold Mining Company (Limited). D. G. MacDONNELL, Liquidator. Grahamstown, October 25,1877. HOMEWARD BOUND EXTENDED GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED). Shareholders indebted to the Company for Call due on the 10th instant, are requested to take notice that the twenty-one days grace allowed by the Act, for payment of Call, will expire on the 31st instant, and that the Shares upon which the call may be due after said date, will be dealt with in such manner as the Directors determine. I D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. Thames, October 25,1877. A~UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE J\. RAILWAY. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, i I EXCURSION TICKET. i On THURSDAY and FRIDAY, November Bth and 9th, Tickets will be issued from all Sta tions south of Mercer to Auckland at Single Fares for Return Journey. These tickets will ba available for return any day up to and in olnding THURSDAY, November loth. Tickets to be presented for re-stamping at ticket window, bO'ore starting on return journey. On NOVEMBER 9th, Mercer and Stations north of it to Auckland, 2nd Single Fares for Return journey, available for the one day. Auckland, Newmarket, andOnehungatoEUers- Jie, One Shilling return, irrespective of class ; between all other stations Single Fares for leturn iourney. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The following Classes have been added to the list of awards:— j Shorthorn 3-year-old Bulls and Heifers Grade do. do. do. do. Hereford do. do. do. Gra^e do. do. do. do. Draught Entire, foaled since August, 1874. \ <.Th.Pi time for receiving Entries has been ex tended to FRIDAY next, at 1 o'clock. All Stock by rail or water will be received up to 10 o'clock a.m. on morning of the Show, but not otherwise. i WM. PERCIVAL, Secretory. "PILLERSLIE GARDENS.' PRINCE OF WALES* BIRTHDAY. ' PROGRAME OF SPORTS to be held at the : Ellerslie Gardens, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1877. Prince of Wales' Cup, Ist prize, £20: 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £2. Amateur Race, 300 yards, handicap, for mem bert of recognised Cricket, Rowing, and Football Clubs, and members of A.A.A. Club, Silver Cup. Maiden Race, 120 yards, Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £2. j Hurdle Race, 220 yards, Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1. Mile Race, handicap, Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. Walking Match, 3 miles, handicap, Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. Lumpers' Race, once round the course, each man to carry lewt. Entrance, 2s Gd. Ist prize, £2, Boys' Race, under 15,100 yards. Entries, Is, on the ground. Ist prize, £1; 2nd, ss. t Gymnastic Performance. j Entries for the Prince of Wales' Cup, with Entrance fee of 10s., names, colours, hailing place, and previous performances of competi- j tors, addressed to the Secretary, will be received by the undersigned at the Thames Hotel, until Saturday, 27th October, at S p.m. For the other events (with Entrance fee of ss, names, colours, etc., of competitors), on Satur day, 3rd November, at 8 p.m., aft«r which no entries will be received under any pretence whatever. Thn Prince of Wales' Cup will be competed i for in two running handicaps of 150 yards and GOO yards; for running first in either of the Handicaps, six points will bo allowed ; for run ning second, four points ; for running third, two points. , JAMES A-gBROWN. j TENDERS are invited for Construction of Two Mile 3of Tramway at Manukau Heads. Intending Tenderers can go by steamer on Tuesday morning to view ground and get particulars. J. W. WALLER, j Onehunga. j npENDERS FOR REMOVAL OF CITY X NIGHT SOIL, &c. i Town Clerk's Office, October 26, 1577. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, November the 7th, for the Removal of Night. Soil, &c, in terms of specifications and conditions to be viewed at the ; Office of the City Surveyor, Qneen-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tcn-der. Tenders to be endorsed as above. , P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. rjHENDERS FOR EARTHWORK. ! Wanted, Tenders for 15,000 Yards of Earth moving at the Helensville Extension of the Kuipara Railway. ALEX. SMITH, i Helensviile. FLAGSTAFF HILL RESERVE^ DEVONPORT. , TENDERS for the Sole Right to Graze Sheep on the above Ijteserve. from Ist November next to 31st January next, will be received by the ' undersigned up to naon of MONDAY next, the i 29th inst. The highest or any offer not necessarily \ accepted. W. H, BROWN, Chairman of District Board. TE N I) E It S TENDERS are invited on or before WED- I NESDAY, 7th November, for the Erection of a j Brewery in New Plymouth. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Masonic Brewery. JAMES PAUL. DEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT : WANTED, a Man to act as Niohtman for i the District, and to work on the roads. | W. H. BROWN, Chairman of District Board. CITY LEVELS. City Council Offices, Oct. 13, 1877. It is hereby notified that it is the intention of the City Council of Auckland to Fix the Levels of the following streets :— VICTORIA-STREET, between Queen and | Hobson-streets. WELLESLEY-STREET, between Queen and Hobson-streets. WYNDHAM-STREET, between Albert and Hobson-streets. WEST QUEEN-STREET, between Albert and Hobson-stroets. ALBERT-STREET, between Cook and Custom-house-street. CHAPEL-STREET, between Cook-street and the Cliff. Plans may be seen in the City Surveyor's OUice ; and all persons interested therein, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard by the Council at a MEETING to be held on WEDNESDAY, Uth November, 1877. All obicctions must be in writing, addressed to and sent to the Council, not less than ten days before the day appointed to hear object ions. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. A PARTMENTS to Let—Bedroom and jOL Sittingroom, suitable for a gentleman ;no children or other lodgers.—Apply at this office. DORO UGH O F ONEHUNGA. Notice is hereby given that, under the pro visions of Clauses 331 and 335 of the "Municipal Corportions Act, 1876," the Council of the Borough of Onehunga have erected a POUND en a portion of the ianfl known as the Market Reserve (lot 11, section 21). That jAMffS McPiKE hr.s been appointed PoundkeepeT, and that the said Pound will bs established as a PUBLIC POUND on and after tho first day of Novem ber, 1877. J. D. JACKSON", 23rd October. 1577. ay°r * JT^iiAND SHOW of Sowing Machine?, VJT illuminated by Limelight to-night, at W. ' C. P.iiiie,;, "Jticcxi EU'ectt



VILLA RESIDENCE.—For Sale, New and beautifully finished "Villa ■ sis rooms ; delightful view; comer allotmen —Apply Mrs Pollock, Psospoct Terrao adjoinining All Saints' Church. FOR SALE, a 5-rootoed Cottage au Freehold Allotment in Cook-street.- Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, For street. OR SALE, 254 acres Good Land, ncr Wairoa South.—3 Tor particulars apply t J. F. Stewart, Commission Agent, Shortlanc street. j _Z?f <Oi to £1000 LENT, on Buildin r^Bl JL \ V Society principles or on any term to siut borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agen Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiatec rfliO LET, in Parnell, a Grocer's Shop JL doing a good business.—Apply to \V i Vaughan. TO LET, Two Shops, one corner o Wyndham and Albert-streets, and one ii Wyndham-street, nearly completod.—Apply J Hamilton, Baker, Albert-street. O L E T Those Commodious Premises, latel* occupied by Herr Schott, 30, Shortland-street suitable for Evening Parties. Assemblies, Lee tures, and Concerts, &c. &c. If required, the adioining Premises, consisting of twelve (12 Large and Spacious Room?, suitable for ar Hotel or Private Boarding-house. Terms easy Apply to SAMUEL BROWN, Shortland-street. N.B.—The Hall is open for engagement anj evening during the week. Terms moderate. TO LET, a seven-roomed House, top oJ Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply tc Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. H^TORTH SHORE.-A six-roomed Fur -Li nished House to Let; splendidly fur nished, and well situated. Also, severallJwel li g-honscs and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. Duder. __ 4? ~f~ite- PER ACRE.—6O acres of good Land _■&.!- south of Auckland.—S. Yaile. Land Agent, Sho?t?and-street. next the Post-office. G? /^ A CASH, £250 at 8 per cent.. Balance by c*z>!tJ\r weekly payments of 15s. Price, £350 Comfortable well-finished Suburban Residence —S. Yaile, Shortiaud-street, next Post-office. tf?i>OA -COUNTRY STORE FOR SALE oW/VOir. in a rapidly rising district. Cor ncr lot of 1 aero, with Store and Six-roomed Dwelling, i~stnll Stable, Slaughterhouse, Sheds, &c. Price, &2SQ. There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—a. Vaile, J^and and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. ' flO/lA.-HOUSE of six rooms, with cZL><J L±\J Coal-shed, well, &c. ; situated in the best part of Vincent-street; price £2-10.— S. Valle, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. JL°QA CASH, balance by weekly payments, 3cji<U'\f a very neat and pretty Oottaere. 20 minutes' walk from Queen-street; price £250.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street, next the Post-office. 4? 1 RT A -WYE-ROOMED ..HOUSE, Rich oW-B_«J>\>'. mona Road, for Sile for £150; ex cellent view, paved rar . good well; easy terms. C. Williamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. "| <TJ> ACRES of GOOD LAND, fenced, divided JL'V into Paddocks, and in Grass; with 4-roomed House, Cowshed, &c.; only 4 miles from Auckland; price £600.—5. Vaile, Land and Instate Agent, Shortland-street. next Post office. T~ "oTeT, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately oocupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, togethef- with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TV ° ! ° > For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c., the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. AXE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished*, Out-houses, Horses, Harness, Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Land Agents. O LET, on Parnell Rise, that comfort able Dwelling-house known as Broughton Hall, containing 10 rooms, lately in the occupa tion of Captain Robertson. Also, two good Cottages.- Apply Meckan's Grocery Store. TO LiiT, at the comer ot Codrington strcet and Great North Roafl, commanding a delightful view of 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. Rent, 14s.—Apply to R. Downey, on the premises; or to Mr. Baxter, corner of Karangahape and Newton Roads. npo LET, or for Sale, in St. George's JL Bay. a Nine-roomed House, in good order, with about an acre of land; rent very low.—H. Partlngton, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. rfpO LET, two well-fiuished six-roomed JL Houses, in the Grafton Road, in thorough repair, Rent, 123 per week.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. n[!O LET, a seveu-roomed House, in New- JL ton Road, five doors below Stevenson's Grocery Store. FOR SALE, a marine family Residence, with 2 acres of land and splendid View, at Bella Vista, Ponsonby ; just bui t; frontage to Waitcmata River; fresh water creek running through the property, and sand beach for bathing, boating, &c. Terms very easy. Also to let, comfortable Residence near Ponsonby Hall. Apply at office.—Masefield & Co. PONSO N B Y~R. O A D, opposite AIL Saints' Church.—Newly erected, C-roomed House to Let cr for Sale.— B. Tanner, comer of Shor tland-stret t. rSIO LET, a four-roomed Cottage in J_ Nelson-street; also, two two-roomed Cottages.—H. J. Riordan, Upper Nelson-street. MHO LET,* a six-roomed House in Beres _H_ ford-street, with a good view.—H. Parting ton, House&Laud Agent,Stichbury'sßuildings. TO LET, at a low rental, House of six rooms, pantry, scullery, stable, cowshed, &c, with 2i- acres rich volcanic soil; fifteen minutes walk from Newmarket Station.—S. Vaile, Laud Agent, Shortland-street. nnO LET, a House in Edeu Crescent, in JL good repair.—Apply at the back ;orto G. 1. Chapman, Queen-street. nnO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, _S_ with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET. a comfortable four-roomed Dwelling-house and Shop in Karangahape Road, Newton ; rent, 12s.—Apply to Mr. John ston, Baker, Karangahape Koad. 4_3-3 PER FOOT. Capital Building, d^Ji- Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mort^a^e S Vaile, Land andJEstate Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, Freehold Property, Conquest Place, Parnell, adioining Dr. Home's. House contains 9 rooms, &c, 1 acre Orchard; Flower and Vegetable Garden, 2-atall stable, Coach-house, Fowl-house, &c. The whole en closed with close paling fence and hawthorn hedge, and in first-rate order.—Apply to Mr. Ivey, Bank of New South Wales. TH. HALL & C 0., c HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE (Late x\lessrs Low and Motion's Store). ON SALE— 120 tons FLOUR, in sacks, half-sack 3, and quarter-sacks 300 sacks OATS 180 „ SHARPS 30 „ PEARL BARLEY PC „ OATMEAL 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 21 „ BACON_& HAMS. JONG TUNNEL GOLD MINING JU COMPANY (LIMITED). .An Extraordinary General Meeting of Share holders is hereby convened to be held in the Company's Office, Shortland-street, Auckland on IUESDAY, the 6th clay of November 1377 at 4 p.m. Business: To receive the Resignations of the present Directors, and Elect a new Board oi Directors in their place. By order of the Directors. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. ■OISMARCK & FRENCH REPUBLIC O GOLD MINING COMP-VNY (REGISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholder! will be held at the Company's Office, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 30th inst at. 2 p.m.; to receive the Report and Balance sheet, election of Directors and Auditors. 1 F. A. WHITE, October 19,1377. Manager. "F OST, between St. George's Bay Roa and Brighton, a small Silver lu-ooch.- The finder will be rewarded by leaving it i Mrs Canmchael's, St. George's Bay Road, Pa:



a A NNIVE RSA R V S E RVICES of xi. OB- the it NEWTON CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY c SCHOOL Will be held on SUNDAY, - 28th October, id - The SKRMONS will be Preached, Iv the Morning, by Rev. J. Robkrtsoh - M.A. IT In the Afternoon, by Rev. ALLAN Webb. £ In the Evening, oy Rev. R. Taylor. Collections after each Service. g The ANNUAL TEA MEETING will take ("s place on TUESDAY, 30th October, at. (i 30 p.m> t The Alter Meeting will be p' esided over by 1. J. C. Fir hi, Esq., (President of the Auckland Sunday School Union. ), Addresses will bo delivered by the Rev. W. r. Tinsley, Rev. J. Robertson, Mr. F. Larkhis, and Mr. Enoch Wood. . _, ' -f Price of Admission: Is. ; WESLEYAN CHURCHES. T V TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). 7 PITT-STREET.—Horning, 11, Rev. W. J. Wil , liams; Evening1, G. 30, Kcv. W. Kirk. - PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Mr. Cox; Evening, 0.30, Mr. Buitle. ) GRAFfON ROAD. — Morninar, 11, Rev. W. l Kirk: Evening, (i.30, Rev. VV. J. Williams. . UNION-STREET.—Mo, ning, 11. Rev. H. H. Lawry; Evening, G. 30, .Mr. Cox. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Whewell; t Evening, G. 30, Rev. H. If. Lawry. NEW NORTH ROAD.—Afternoon. 2.30, Rev. ; J. Wallis: Evening:, 6.30, Mr. Hogg. 1 NORTH SHOKE.—Morning, 11, Mr. Buddie; > Evening, 6."0, Xr. Martin. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11, Beaumont. ■ JTN J.TED METHODIST FREE \J CHURCH. Temperance Hall Albert street—Divine Servico every Lord's Day*— Morning, at 11; Evening1, at 0.30. r "ORIMITIVE"METHODIST CHURCH, IJL Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services*^- To-morrow—Morning, at 11. Rev. W. Tinsley . Evening, at G. 30, Mr. T. H. Smith. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, A. Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Servicess— Morning, at 11, Mr. Wiloocks ; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. Tinsley. Subject: "Christian Workl" mHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening JL Sei vices (under the conduct or' th^ Young Men's Christian Association), October 23, 1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at i) p.m. All are invited. Seats free. LORNE - STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, October 2S. — M Tiling: "The Invisible God, revealing himself to all people.' Evening: " On .Immortality and the Meanness of Man." Preached by Canon Farrar before the British Association. pONGTIEGATIONAL CHURCH, \j Beresford-street. —Sunday Services, Oct. 28.—Rev. Mr. Forbe3 will preach iv the Morn ing, at 11 ; and Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., in the Evenimr, at 6.30. Subject: Exposition of the Book of Proverbs. XIV. The Chastening of the Lord. S~~T. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Fonsonby Hall.—DivineServioo will ba conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at (i.SO., by Rev. Mr. Ruuciman. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. — Divine Service will be conducted Tr-morrow, in the morning by Rev. Mr. Carriok : and eveninar, by Mr. Forbes, Probationer. S" TTIITk E'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCBT, RKMUERA.—Divine Servioo will be conducted To-morrow morning, at 11, by the Rev. G. B. Munro. Subject: "Sabbath Schools." T. LUKE'S CHURCH, Mount Albert.— Anniversary Service will be held in the above Church on THURSDAY, Ist November, at 7.30 p.m. Sermon by the Rev. E. C. Stuart, 8.A., Bishop elect of Waiapu. X> E V". ALLAN W. WEBB will deliver JL%J a Lecture on "India" next TUESDAY, at 7.20 p.m., in the Baptist School-room, Pon sonby. 'EX OBS U N ±5 AJM JLV XX CHORAL HALL. CONCERT AND BALL, THURSDAY, Nov. 8. Double Ticket (to admit lady and gentleman only), 45.;. Single Ticket, 2s. 6d.; obtainable from Messrs. Callnan and Geary, Queen-street; Mr. Flynn, stationer, Weilesiey-street; Gover nor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street; Mr. Yates, Parnell; Mr. Little, Thistle Hotel; and from any member of the Hobson Company. J. CHRISTOPHER, _ Secretary. lyj" ONUMENTAL. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan and Co., in resuming Business on his own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown. Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receive a share of patronage, and will warrant good workmansliip and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. £_" Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, Same side as Greyhound Hotel. ■Rational fire and marine J3I INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital ...'. £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This purely Local Company insures against WIRK and.MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion oil Property, at LOWEST CURRENT . RATES. Pko^ipt andLibkkal Settlement of Glaimi? HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch.. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. D. ARKILL bags to inform the travelling public that he ha^ made gi-oit improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's Sparkling Ale. OTAHUHU RIFLE VOLUNTEER COMPANY. $ P ™ A BALL will be held in the OTAHtrHTJ a 4»g Public Hall, in connection with the Uf f~;% above Company, on FRIDAY, the 9tli ll kiis, November, 1577. Volunteers willfjplease accept this invitation and appear ir uniform. TICKETS: Five Shillings. Dancing to commence at 8 p.m. sharp. WT I X E Y'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcy's Refined Black Lead is tee cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and id. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.—There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers.- Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION"!)]? AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1569.J NEW ZEAL AN D BRAN CH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For "Mutual axd Ixdefeasibtb Lifb Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was the first to free Lif« Assurance from the harassing restrictions which" till its establishment in 1569, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of ! issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to r future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to CHAS. G. LONG, Travelling i ' WILLIAM T. J. BELL, . . General Agent for New Zealand. 'D A 1L V E.XPECT ED, f • Puss 'Flora.' @ Ltttelton, AND FOR SALE ox arrival: 4-QO bnss Q ANI'Et:BaRYpOTATOES. L. W. E A TON Auctioneer. MONDAY,. OCTOBER 29. ; EX TAUPO, *ROM LYTTELTON. L. W. EAT 0 N HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at liis Mart, Fort-street, oa Monday, 29th instant, at half-past 11 o'clock, d • 400 bags Canterbury Potatoes, in prim& condition. In lots to suit purchasers, \~\_ r Buyers vrill receive delirery at Store, ifort-street. *