NDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.

Te following sums have been paid into moiiice this'day up to 2 o'clock p.m. : — Jtghine, £1 10; A. Reynolds, Esq., £1 ; Pss ; Mr F. A. White, £1 : F. J. Brooks, E;., £1 Is: Adam audLaban, £1; Cruick slnk and Co., £10; Mclaughlin, Esq., (Bxitoitoi) £2; T. and S. Morrin, Esq., £1; William Goodfellow, Esq., £10; Wil lia F. Lodge. Esq., £1 : Mr Choice, senior, £1 Th- -c "o some town lists not returned tone yet, but the total sum paid into the bak to date is £352 9s 6d.—F. G. Swing TO, Hon. Sec. COLECTED 13 V MESSES L. X). NATHAN AND .:. Y. STEVENSON. J Logan Campbell, £25 ; A Brock, £1 Is ; T. I. Ivey, i':i 2s ; J. W. Peacock, £2 2s ; L ) Natlur.i and Co., £20; Wm. Baker, £2s ; Winks ana Hall, £5 ; J. 0. Shariand, £1 J. Brown and Son, £1 ; Russell and DeT>rc, £3 3s ; L. Posscnuiskie 10a Gd ; It. Lose, £1 Is; Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. £5 5s ; J. Leighton, 10s ; R. C. Dyer, 10s *, £2 2s ; X, Hampton, £1 ; Jas Hal-day, £1 ; M. Jones, £1 ; Hughes and Gec>Te,*£s ; Geo. S. Harkcr, £1 Is; R. A. Mafcechine, £1 ; M.'Murchie, £1 ; C. K. Ros:ruge, £1 ; a Friend, 2s 6d ; a Clerk, 5s ; a Friend, 2s 6M ; a Friend, 2s 6d; a Frieid, 2s fkl ; G. Lewis, ss. ' Total, £85l0s. COLECTED BY MESSRS HEATHER AND DALDY. GorgeSibbin £1 Is ; Alex. Thome, 10s ; G. I. Layers, £1 la ; T. and H. Cook, £1 Is ; Fisher and < '■>~ £1 Is ; Hamilton Bros., 10s ; Lewis Bros , £5 ; C. Alexander, £3 3s; J. and K. Prater, £1 Is; Mrs Prater, £1 Is • J . Newman, £4 ; Alex. Saunders, £2 2s •' J ' Leigh White, £2 2.-;; John Carr ' King,'£l Is :J. G. Stovin, £1 Is ;R. D. James, £1 ; S. V'ickers, £1 Is ; Geo. P. Pierce £2 2x ; Robert Lusk, £5; R. K. j Baber, £1 ; M.R. 10s ; Z., 10s (3d; Henry ! E. Williams, £2 2s ; Moss M. Levy, £1 Is; J. H. Smite, £1 Is; Ehrenfried Bros., £1 Is ; T. Combes, 10s 6d ; William Morton, £1 Is ; Yon der Hoydes, £2 2s ; 5.8.,105; T. Battley. £1 Is; J. Murray, £1 Is; E. Mahoney,\-£2 ; John Buchanan, ' £2 2s ; Henry Qilftllan, £1 Is ; J. James, £1 11s Gd ; T.W., £1 la ; J. E. Rice, £1 ; W. Thome, £3 3s ; G. S. Kissling, £2 2s; A. Ashton, Esq, £1 ;J. E. Weymouth, Esq., £1 Is. Total, £64 10s.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FKOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

COROMANDEL, this day.

Harbour View.—The Manager reports some good stone from the various leaders in the face. Royal Oak. —I am glad to find the mine improving. Specimens were obtained yesterday, and mor are looked for. Tokatea.—.Sor.ie good stone ia reported from this mine. Waverly.—l understand from the man ager that specimens are being obtained daily iv small quantities. The Good Templar.-', meeting last night was very well attended. The .speakers arc enerally below the average. The illustra tions were bad.

Tokatea. —The manager obtained about 50 B>s. of picked stone inside No. 7 rise, and a few pounds from No. 6 rise. The mine generally is,.shewing forth a good future at present. The Royal Oak reported a parcel of good stone yesterday. Bright Smile.—More good stone has been obtained from this mine. Crushing will be started shortly. In . the Resident Magistrate's Court, O'Coroiell v. Fury, there was no appearance of plaintiff; verdict for defendant, with costs.

RUSSELL, this day.

Arrivals: Coralie, Fawn, and Golden Isle. Sailed : [.Phoenix mid loiia with cattle, calling at Whangarurn. Passengers :— Messrs Wood, Moiton, Hood, Lowell, Phillips, Clarke, Millar, and others. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day, Moanataivi. —Fitty lbs of specimens were obtained from the stope east of No. 1 winze this morning, and looks well. The second reef which lias been cut in the tunnel by the rock drive two or three days ago, is of medium quality, about 12 inches thick. It will probably prove io bo a portion of the large * reef cut a month ago in-the tunnel as the proximity and position bears out this belief. The Old Golden Calf crushing com menced at Bull's mill on Wednesday. The low level has been connected with the main level by a winze. During the sink ing excellent stone has been obtained. The reef averages three feet. Driving on the low level is being continued for the purpose of cutting No. 2 reef. Water comes freely into the low level, but as soon as the drive which is being put in by the Golden Calf, Moanatain, and New Morning Star companies is completed water will be drained, andlOO feet backs obtained to work upon the reef. CALEDONIAN.

The stone now being forwarded to the battery ts superior to ihc first 25 tons taken from the footwall of No 2 leader ; the pre sent dirt is taken from the hanging wall portion of the reef, in which gold is fre quently seen. No stone has been broken down. Th§ Boscno ot & Maori horn toe The account of the so-called "serious outrage" given in your contemporary yes terday was a gross exaggeration. The account given by you on Tuesday was correct. The "Advertiser" says these exaggerations of facts are calculated to promote ill-will between Europeans^ and Maoris in the quiet dist:ict of Upper Thames, The whole business arises out of the blundering ovcr-zealousness of two policemen and a civilian, where only one policeman was told off for the duty, and if advantage had been taken of an opportune time, no fuss need have been made. The facts are that the Maori took the horse on the day the first Escort arrived from Waitckauii about g Febru ary last, when horse-ilesh was _at a premium, owing to the inilux of visitors; but it seems he forgot to return %■ it. He was well-known to all parties in the district, and after absenting himself for a period he returned as if nothing had occurred, and could have been apprehended almost with a look on many occasions previous to this flourish of law trumpets, to which he and his companions had a most decided objection. If the Govern meut will k°.ep a horde of constables to strut about these places when there is really no demand for their services, they must put up with the annoyance which such a telegram as that sent on to ■Wellington, ''• Shall we take steps to secure the prisoner by force f' must have caused the new Native Minister. If the whole thing had had been hatched to perplex or ensuare a "new hand at the bellows," to cause him to take a false step in the outset of his Ministerial career, it could not have been better devised; but the hon. John Sheehan is too old a bird to be caught by chaff, and wisely referred the whole matter to M» E. W. Puckey, the native agent for tjie Government, at this place, by whom the constables Mill be relieved from any further occasion for an exhibition of zeal such as that which ha- immortalised them without sufficient cause.

DUNEDIN, last night.

Proudfoot's Case.

The interest iv Proudfoot's case exceeded that in Xrs Reid's. Hia Court all yesterday aid to-day, up to the jury bemjj; disckarsecl, was crowdeil to excess. Mr Denniston'H speech produce ; .l a powerful impression in Court. Keierring- to the conduct oi Dr Murphy, he said : " Hardly two hours ebwsed after this confidence was

reposed in Mm when he blurted it out to another man, and that man incidently related it to accused. That first act 1 might have been a blunder—a gross and ! culpable blunder —but not another hour I passed before Murphy was on the road in a i cab to the house of accused. Could that 'be carelessness ? Could they have any but ! one opinion as to the gross and scandalous ' perfidy of that conduct. If they had any ; doubt as to what it meant, they must no ark 1 what followed. An appointment had been made to see the girl on the following after ' noon, but the next morning he left m hot I haste for theprosecutrix's house tor fear the ' girl might be placed in the hands of some i more honest adviser—that must be ttie con- I elusion. Ue was not putting this as against the accused. The prisoner had not been connected with it, and it mi«ht have been the act of an injudicious friend ; but he referred to it as effecting the ; credibility of Dr Murphy, on Thursday i morning, after he had taken another . medicaf man up with him. Still, without ■ stating his opinion, this member of a res pectable profession acts in the capacity of co-between, an<l oilers money to conceal and hush up this affair. This, too, he professed to do in the interests of the girl. Next morning he hud thrown oil that mask, and assumed that of the interest of justice, and was found prompting counsel : for the defence, and yet they were told they were not to discredit his medical evidence, 'and that they were going too far if they proceeded to stigmatise it as unreliable. (Mr Smith : Ho may have passed the bounds of propriety). He (Mr JDcuniston) considered Dr Murphy au infamous go between, and he must be condemned by every respectable man. The treachery of this man prevented them from having an earlier examination made by an honest physician. The Judge, referring to Dr Murphy's evi dence, said his conduct had been properly made the subject of comment. Putting the most charitable construction upon it, it was the most unhappy blundering of which a professional man could be guilty. The fore man, after the jury had been out 34 hours, \ asked if he could convict of an attempted rape. The Judge answered that such ver dict would be illegal and unreasonable, and lie would be sorry to see the jury bring it in. At 10 o'clock yesterday morning, on learning there was no possibility of agree ment, he said if the minority was_ small, it was the duty of the latter to consider whe ther under the circumstances they were jus tified in setting up their judgements against it.

At mid-day the jury were discharged. Then ensued a long discussion as to whether the second trial should be by special jury or not. The prosecution strongly urged the common jury, saying, if objected to he would consent to a changc'of venue. They opposed a special jury on the ground that the names were known a fortnight before trial. Mr Smith contended there was greater reason now for a special jnry, and the Judge thought the same, fearing it might be a mis-trial otherwise. It is generally understood that the judge had in the outset agreed to take a verdict of three fourths, whichever way it was. On re turning into Court the first time, eight were for conviction, and that position remained unaltered.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

LAWRENCE, this day.EJ

A sad accident occurred at Nelsons Co. a claim this morning. As Mr Jf.s. Barklay, manager of the Great Extended Co., and Mr. Hay, C.E., entered the drive to survey the claim for approaching litigation, a fall of cement thirty feet by four occurred. Mr Barklay was crushed to death, .May having a very narrow escape.

DUNEDIN, this day.

FATAL ACCIDENT. —SCARLET

FEVER.

At Gore, a boy named McDermii! fell in to the Waikare River, and was drowned. Scarletfever is very prevalent at Tuapeka. Several deaths have occurred. 130 tons from Skipper's reef realized 214 THEATRICAL.— CHARLES BRIGHT. Melbourne letters announce Mrs Daxrell'a complete recovery.—J. P. tfydes is a passenger per Arawata, en route for Wellington, to produce a number of colonial plays. Mr Charles Bright goer, to Nelson to fulfil a lecturing engagement, thence to Auckland. CHARGE OF ARSON.

At. Balclutha, Thorn;!.-; Roots was com mitted for trial for fir-:' raiHi'ng. Prisoner's statement on being arrested was : —"1 wet the stables on fire ; I was instructed by Mr Dunne, who is jealous of Jemmy Robert sou (Logan's manager.) I got a bottle of kerosene, I sprinkled it on the boards, and set lire to it with a match. I saw it blaze. I had a .stick in my hand, and endeavoured to rub it out. I could not do so, and got frightened and ran away." Prisoner said that Mr Smith Dunne was to'igive him a " fiver" for the job. Prisoner now made a long statement that he was incited by Dunne. lie concluded :—"Dunne is the man that should be here, not me. lam dragged right into it." Mr Taylor watched the proceedings for Dunne, who was a can didate for mayoral honours last election. He stated that the charge against Dunne was entirely unfounded, and if called upon, he was prepared to meet it.

WELLINGTON, this day

INDIAN FAMINE.

An influential meeting was held last night re the Indian famine. His Excellency was in the chair. A coimnittee was appointed to obtain subscriptions for trans mission to the Mansion House Fund. The Governor headed the list in the room with £25. Over two hundred pounds was subscribed in the room. SLY-GROG SELLING. Pearce, living at Oroga, was fhied by the Bench £40 for sly-grog selling. TIMATtU, this day. INDIAN FAMINE. A meeting in aid of the Indian Famine Fund was held in the Town Hall last night. An influential committee was formed to canvass the town for subscriptions. £35 were collected in the Hall. A street collec tion will be made to-morrow evening.

OAMARU, this day.

Wheat received.—Value is now quoted at Cs to 6s Gd ; oats, 3s to 33 3d ; flour, £17 to £17 10s; oatmeal, £17 ; pollard, £5 ss; bran, £3 10s, all fob ; potatoes.—Market glutted. INDIAN FAMINE. At a meeting last night, re the Indian Famine, a committee was appointed to canvass the town and district. Already £50 are subscribed. It is expected that £400 will be collected.

DIOCESAN SYNOD.

The Diocesan Synod resumed its sitting at six o'clock last evening. The President, Bishop Coyne, opened the proceedings in the usual way. , , Bishop's Court.—The President submitted the following names as assessors of Bishop's Court:—Clers7 ; Yen. Archdeacon Mauasell, Yen. Archdeacon Govetf, Yen. Archdeacon Pritt. Rev. Dr Purcha3, Her. V. Lush, and Dr Kinder. Laity: Messrs K. B. Lusfc, B. Hesketh, Theophilus Kissling (three seats to be tilled). Confirmations. —The Presidejit laid upon the table a list of the confirmations held duriDg the past year. General Conference of Anglican Bishops. The President announoed that he had received an invitation from the Archbishop of Canter bury to be present at the General Conference of Bishops, to bii held at Lambeth in 187 S. Last Synod ho had informed the Synod that he had received a communication from his Grace. He had sent an answer to his Grace, stating how s4a|i na should be to bo present at the Conference if he were able to leave his Diooese for bo.long a time, a^ expressing a hope S'^tiou me affairs of Ootontal Churches -.vfiho.U the wish of each Church boin^ sent.: o his Graeo. The in^totion was dated 10th July, ISJ7. and sav^tho foliowias as the .abject, to b<^j 0? 1 bo^ best mode of maintaining iinion amongst the various Churches of the Anglican Communion.

(2.) Voluntary Boards of Arbitration for Churches to which such au arrangement may bo applicable. -■~.. (3.) The relation to each other of Missionary Bishops and of Missionaries in vuxious branches of the Anglican Communion attiny: In the tame (L) The position of Anglican Chaplains and Chaplaincies on tke Continent of Europe and elsewher*. (5.) Modern forme of Infidelity, ana the be*t means of dealing with them. <G.) The condition, ..progress, and neons of tho various Churches of the Anglican Communion.

SECULAK JLXDDE.VOMinATIONAL EDUCATION. —Mr J. D. Jackson movtwl. "That it is tho opinion of this Synod that State aid should be given to all I'eminon Schools affording elemen tary instruction up to a required standard, other than the public schools : more especially a3 the lar^e enuoifments both of money and land now beina; made for educational purposes are restricted in their applications, by tho Educa tion Bill now before the Assembly, to a sac lion or the people only." Mr Jackson, in moving the resolution, said ho was sorry that all the Church of England schools had been "sqnee-zed out." lie thought, with some trifling State aid, some of these schools might be resuscitated. The Education Bill before the House of Assembly was to be adapted by the new Government, but he was of opinion that the Bill would be considerably altered in the Upper House. It was very desir-

able in any scheme of education that some recognition should be extended to other than public schools. Tho speaker supported his motion by referring to the Canadian and other systems of education. Mr Crisp seconded tho motion.

Mr Luke opposed the motion. To his orrn district (Otahuhu), when they had a Church of Kngland school, the average atten dance was 16, whereas now thoy had a secular school they wore fibJe to supportagood teacher, a j-rra.duate of Cambridge, and their averago

uttondanoe was 82. Tho Rev Mr GouM also opposed the motion. He should prefer to see rfcli^ious instruction given in all the district schools, but it would not do to make the time after school hours. He inored as an amendment, "That it would KreaUy facilitate Kivint? religions instruction in public schools if, as n rule, the hours for com mencing secular instruction wpre iixcid for nn lionr not earlier than JO o'clock in the morning. Dr. llorne seconded the amendment. The Rev A. Purchas opposed the denominational system altogether. Rev Willis wa« in favour of giving religions instruction before the children separated in the middle of the day. BMr Gould offered to withdraw his amend ment, but nn objection was raised to this. The Key B. T. Dudley Hiiirl he had found the experiment of carrying on Bible classes in the public schools a failure. The plan of keeping the Church of England children in school nalf an-hotir after the others had gone to dinner wae inflicting a hardship ujion them, which gentlemen in Queen-street not endure quietly, much less children, Even if this htilf hour's instruction could be imparted properly it was absurd to call it religious education. To cut the Gordian knot of tho difficulty, it was proposed to do away with relifqon altogether. This wag a plan which fcheeaemy of souls must, be very Klad to sco adopted. If thia continued they would hare sucli a state of. things come about rb fit prcßent existed, in Melbourne, where, Bishop Moorhouso paid, out of 250,000 inhabitants, they had only 40,000.wh0 professed region in any shape. His own opinion yraH that the State should cultivate reliiriouß instruction aide by side vrith the secular schools.

Mr. A. Boardmar. denounced the schemes propounded by Key. Dudley and Rev. Willis. They were proachinf,r retrograde doctrines. I)« ---noBlinatioiiiilism had been tried for many years, and had proved an utter failure. The clergy had Bhewn they were inearmble of providing religious instruction for their own Sunday schoolfi, and only twenty-four hours ago tho time of the Synod had boon wasted by a division necessitated by one section of the clergy distrusting certain of their body injtho preparation of fcunday-school lessons. (Hear, near.) Mr Honrdinan concluded a forcible speech by fresh denunciations of the "abortion* of denominalionalism.

TLe Rev. C. M. Nelson combatted the opinions expressed by Mr [Boardrnan That gentleman whs very fond of having a llinK at the clergy (hear), lie paid he was obliged to listen to the persons nil the year round without having a chance of paying anything himself, and he took the opportunity of meeting them in the Synod (.o hVv.cs a llin.a; at them. The speaker denied Mr Boardman's accusation of obstructing the Synod by lant night's division. It ■was a layman who brought on the division. and it waa a clergyman (himself) who had facilitated progreo3 by preventing a second division, by permitting tho number of the Committeo to be reduced to five (hoar). Mr Nelson <;av() utterance to an eloquent nddress iv favour of religious schools!. TJie voluntary system had foiled, because it was too heavily handicapped. The secular system had only succeeded because it had been bolstered up by Government money (cheers). He scarcely knew how to vote on the question before the Synod, for neither really touched the real grievance. (Hoar). What he should like to sea established wasja system of Church day-schools. (Hear). The Itev. IVfr Tomiinson characterised tho discussion us floartrinv; a dcp.fi horse.

After further discussion both amendment and original motion -wore allowed (o bo withdrawn. Tub Standing Committkb.—-Ven. Archdea oon Maunsell moved the suspension of the standing orders in order to enable him to bring forward his motion relative to the election of a Standing Committee. This wits carried, and the Bill vTrts read a third time and passed, after which the following committee was elected by ballot: dowry—Archdeacon Maunscll, Rer. C. M. Nelson, Rev. MrTomiinson. Laity—Messrs Pierce, Hughes, Hatiltain, Coclmino, and Hes keth.

ELBTTtoyr of Stxodsmen Bitx.—The report of the Committee appointed to cot:aider this matter wan read and received.

Mk E. 11. Fovnsn. —This gentleman, about whoso election som? misunderstanding had taken plaeo, whereby he had been unable to take his scat at tho opening of the Synod, made a statement. He hud been informed Ly Mr Dyer that the returns had been received in due course, and. he thought from this he was entitled to take his seat.

Mr Dyer explained that it was only from hear say ho had spoken; it was not meant to be official.

Mr ITcsketh called attention to th" letter from Mr Power published in the "Herald." it con tained a direct imputation upon the President. The President said he had seen tho letter, and he ceitainly thought Mr Power might to apologise. Mr Power said he would gladly withdraw any imputation which his letter contained. The matter then dropped.

The Synod adjourned until 2 p.m. to-day

MEETING OF CREDITORS.

A MEETING of the creditors of Mr C. T. Harding, coal and firewood merchant, of Mechanics' Bay, was held in the office of Messrs Dignan and Armstrong. Mr C. J. Stone occupied the chair. About forty creditors were present. Mr Armstrong acting for Mr Harding made a statement of the condition of the estate, which shewed the liabilities to be £3,869 4s lOd, and the assets £2,126 lls ]od, leaving a deficiency of £1,742. A portion of the liabilities, amounting to £938, were secured. The Bank of New Zealand and Mr Shipley being the secured creditors ; the Bank hav ing a guarantee for £500, on a debt of £630. He reckoned that the estate if realised would yield about 5s in the pound. Mr John Abbott asked what cash Mr Harding had when lie started business, and what was the nature of his ; ocmiities. Mi- Armstrong, in reply, said that Messrs Archard and Rrown, from whom he took the business, owed him £800. Mr Arm strong said, acting under his advice, Mr Harding had paid a sum to buy him out. Mr Harding gave a mortgage to Messrs Stone and Gouk, and a bill of sale to Mr Shipley. Mr Alexander wished to know when the bill of sale was given to Mr Shipley. Mi- Harding said he had borrowed different sums of money from Mr Shipley, for which he had given bills of sale, which he had not registered. The last one was registered on the Bth October.

Mr Abbot said he attributed no motives nor intention, but lie wished to have a full inquiry. He should like to know when the money was advanced by Mr Shipley. Mr SLipiey said he had been advancing money for eighteen months. He did so because he saw a clear-headed business-man like Mr Stone backing him. He had perfect con lidence in Mr Harding, and had still. He had been charged excessive rates for coal. Mr. Stone —He has obtained the goods at the same price as any other person. Ke has managed to obtain his credit by borrow: ing from others. I had no idea until recently that he was obtaining money else where. I always told him to come to me if he was short of a cheque. A creditor sug gested that they should get to business. Mr Armstrong said he was instructed to make a proposal : That the creditors should receive 5s in the £ in three, sire, and nine months' payments, guaranteed by Mr Shipley. Mr G. S. Kissling moved, and Mr Craig seconded —That Mr Harding be requested to assign his estate. Mr Abbott moved, and Mr Dowden seconded —That the 3s in the £ be accepted. This was carried, only six voting against it- Mr Stone called attention to the fact that although only six objected, they were the ' largest creditors.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £22 2s 6d. National Bank—Sellers, 7to. Colonial Bank —Buyers, 18s; sellers 5Cs. Auckland Gas —Sellers, £10 ss. South British Insurance —Hellers, 78s. National Insurance—Buyers, 82s Gd. Union Insurance —13s; buyers, 12s 0d; sellers, 13s fid. New Zealand Loan—Buyers, £5 7s Gd. Moanatain—9ob, 92s Gd ; sellers. «2sGd (exdiv.) Alburnia—92sGd, Ms?; sellers, 90s Union Beach- Buyers, 2C>(. Kuramii Hill—Sellers 17s. Piako—l3s ; Bellers. 13s Cd. Harbour View—Sellers. os. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

PROPOSED SAILORS' HOME.

The project of establishing a Sailors' Home in Auckland is one that has boon lon^c talked of. but at last it really seems to be coming to a head. It "will be remembered that Bishop Cowie interested himself e&rncetly in the mutter some months a#o, and wrote to the Harbour Board, asking if a site oould not be set aside for such an institution on the reclaimed land. The Board replied that if funds could be raised for tho re-erection of the building a site -woiJd be set aeidc for the purpose at the corner of Gor« and Fort streets. Captain Tilley is another very warm friend of the movement, and he will, to-night, at the church meeting1, read a short paper on the advantages of Sailors' Homes in general, with some valuable hintß for their management gathered from his experience of the Welle-street and other sailors' homes in London. Some gentlemen a few months ago a«k»d Messrs Keals and Sou to draw up plans of a suitable building. This has been dout\ and the plans are now on view. It is pro posed to start by ere ot ing only half of the building, which could be done for £3,000. In Messrs Keals' design the ol'ices (including shipping department) kitchen, lavatory, and closets, pantry, dining-room. 30ft. x 18ft., and skittle alley, are on the ground lioor. The tirst floor would be temporarily used for the Sleeping quarters of the inmates, but when the second story is added it is intended to shift these up higher, and use tho lirst floor for the ollleera. Tlie project is one that deserves the support of everj' one, and especially of those who hare any thing to do with the shipping trade.

LECTURE ON JOHN ASHWORTH.

The next lecture of the winter series of the Young Men's Christian Association will be given this evening by Key. R. Taylor, of the United Mdhodist Free church, and the subject is a most interesting one, and will be new to persons who are unacquainted with Manchester life. The subject is " John A shworth," who was a hero without the sword, and one of those men who unostentatiously pursue their way in shadow, but who exert an immense influence for k'ood among the working population. Man chester boasts of many noblo-h<-urtod men, philanthropist*, politicians, and poetß, but none more earnest, none more God-fearing, than John Ash^orth. His tract", which have extended

his fame beyond the confines of the city of cotton lords, and the manufacturies of Cobden and Bright, are known in every part of tiie north of England, and bcintc in the nttiTatiA'C form, and their characters photographed in real life, as John saw them moving, struggling, and starving, in the manufacturing districts, they possess deep and vital interest to thousands in like circumstances. When Burns wrote of

" Man's Inhumanity to Man," and in spite of circumstances, declared "a man's a man for a' that," he uttered truths which gave to him an immortal fame: and so, by hi.s excellent tracts, or narratives of real life, John Anhworth will leorefhis memory bright among the operatives of Ijancafchirc- as Rev. It. Taylor in intimately

acquainted with tho life incidents of Ashworth, his lecture cannot fail in interesting a largo audience.

t" £-3 ETENING STAtt, FRI DAY, OCTOBER 19, 1877.



WANTED, a Cook, at once— Apply at the "Original Blue Poet,' Vietoria street East. WANTED, a Man capable of taking charge of a pile-driving machine.— Apply at this oflico at 10 a.m. to-morrow. W" ANTED, Black Polish Eggs.—The undersigned wishes to purchase 2 dozen of PUKE Black Polish Erks, for hatching pur poses.—Apply to Mr Edward Darby, U.S. Dining Rooms, Quoen-stroec. "OTTANTED, a Nursemaid. —Apply to V V Mrs Shera, Alton Road. WANTED, Clickers ; also Customers for best wovk.—Apply at once, Garrett Brothers' Steam Hoot Factory, Wake field-street. WANTED TO SELL, my Stock of New and Second-hand Furniture, as the preniisos are to be, fitted up for the Workingraan's Public Baths. N.B.—No reason able offer refused.—-Cheap Furniture Mart corner or High and Victoria-street East. mO CON FECTION ERS.—Wanted, a _L Lozenge-maker and Hand-pan Man ;to a good tradesman the highest wages given-—D. Hamilton, opposite the Market, Queen-street. WANTKD, a General Servant, where a laundress is employed ; references in dispensable.—Apply, between 10 and 2, to Mrs. S. B. Biss, Carlton Roud. mo BUTCHERS.—Wanted to Let, an _H. old-established Butcher's Shop in Wake field-st'cet, lately occupied by Sir. 11. Giles. — ApplyhoiiPQ above. _ _______ rjnO Architects, Surveyors, ccc. — Wanted, -&_ ». Situation as Draughtsman. References piven if required.—J.W.lL, Star Office. « 8, f ANTED, a Body Maker for Gisborne. VY Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Vic toria Steam Carriage ami Wheel Factory, Auckland. TKTANTED, a good General Servant.— V V Apply to Mrs. Henderson, Epsom. TTSTANTED, a General Servant.—Apply V v to Mim. Evil, ITobson-strcet, opposite Mr. Green way's; or to Mr. Ivil, Hairdresser, Queen-street. TEfTANTED, the Boot and Shoemakers V v of Auckland NOT to seek employment at Mr. Hem us's Excelsior Boot and Shoo Factory until the present strike is ended. ANTED, for a few weeks in the country, a good Needlewoman; one that understands dressmaking: preferred.— Apply to Mrs. H. Xiccol, North Shore. WANTED, a French Polisher.—Apply at this oflice. WANTED, Tenders for Purchase (for removal) of Newton Academy, Kara ngahape Road; size, _Oft. x 20ft., with lean-to and porch.—For information apply to Messrs. Asliton & iron, Insurance Buildings. ANTED, a GcneraT~Servant.— Mrs Clayton, St. George's Bay Road, Parr.ell. WANTIiDKNOWN.-T. & 11. Heath, V 7 City Market and Upper Symonds-street for Boots and Shoes; cheap and Rood. ANTED KNOWN, every description of Jewellery, Old Gold, Silver, Mnsical Instruments Bought, Sold, or Exchanged, at the London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN.—The Lowest Rate of Interest is charged at tho London Loan Office, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. WANTED those in want of Money to call on their Uncle, at the London Loan Offloe, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN that J. Hart has r opened the Loan Office where any sum' froni 1/. to £500 can be had on every description of icwellery, watches, ladies' and gentlemen's wearing apparel.—Note the address: J. Hart^ London Loan Office, Victoria-streot, under the Theatre Royal. ANTED to LET, a Brickyard at Hamilton Wost, 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. WANTED, 6~good Tailors.—Apply to J. Reid (late B. Poulson), Tailor, Lamb- Quay, Wellington. ANTED, Everybody to come and Buy the Bargains at E. T. Herbert's, Draper, Upper Symond-street, who is giving up business, leaving the colony, and selling every thing Less than English Cost ,to effect a Speedy Clearance. __________ WANTED TO SELL, „ well-finished ' 5-roomed Villa Residence; splendid ; view of the city and harbour, situated in Arthur-street, Ponsonby. — Apply on the j premises. a strong active Lad.—Apply ? f Holloway, Garlick and CranweLf, City Hall Arcade. DR APE R. — Wanted an Assistant Draper; also an Apprentice to the Drapery.—Milne and Choyce, Milliners and Drapers, 222 & 221, Queen-street. \i\rANTED KNOWN.—I have a New V V Stock of Men's Shirts, Collars, Fancy Scarfs and Ties, Merino and Cotton Vests and Pants, Braces and Belts, &c—F. TOMLINSON, Draper, Parnell. WA NTED, Buyers for a small lot of Corned Beef, at 25-. per lOOlbs.—R. Reeves, Butcher, Victoria-street. ANTED, the Public of Auckland to know that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just ouened out two more shipments of Men's, Boys', and Youths' Summer Clothing, which will"be soid at. large discounts, to make room for a third shipment shortly expected pe_ City of Auckland. Known, that much time and VV trouble will be saved, and a great saving effected, if the public, instead of running into diJi'-rent tailors' shops, will call upon I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, who offers the best West end of London Clothing, in the most fashionable styles, at prices fully 20 per cent, lower than they can be made in Auckland to order for. Any garment will be altered to suit



"TfTANTED Known, that I am Selling V T Off for two weeks only. I have about 400 ladies' Chignons left, and I will sell them very cheap, 9d to 2a; Plaits, from Gd to Is 3d ; . Chignon Boxes, only 2d eaah; lot of Maltese Lace Collars, Is and 2s each : Croche OoL-\rs, Is ; lot of Liuon Collars, Id each ; Blaok Drees Buttons, 2ki dozen; Children's Sun Hats, Is 3d to 2s ; Bonnet Shapes, 2d each : Children's Straw Hats, lOd, new shapes ; Bla^k Beaded Belts, only Is 6d, worth 3s ; Crochet Cotton, 2s -id box ; Paper Collars, 5d box : lot of Artificial Flowers, M, 3d, and id each ; Washing Lace, Id to 1b 4d yard; a few Pieces of Summer Dressei, Gil to Is yard ; lot of Velvet. Nos. 30. 40, and 50, 33 6d, !s 6d, and 6s Gd per piece of IS yards : lot ot Ribbons will be wold cheap (going out of this line); Children's Kid Boots, 3e (5d ; Maids' Laee up Boots. 1 and 2 size, is Gd, 2 pairs for 8s (3d ; Ladies' Kid Boots, 7s 6d; Men's Bluchers, Gs 6d and Ss ; u'ood Figs. 9d box, G boxes for -Is : Cod Liver Oil, only Id bottle ; small bottles of Salad Oil, M; Bell and Blaek'B Plaid Matches, 7dper dozen ; aood Tea, L's 4d per lb., equal to 3s Tea. 31bs. for Gs : Bath Bricks. 3d each ; large bars of Soap, 5d ; Clothes Pegs, 1 dozen for Gd : Whiting, albs, for Gd; Sperm Candlee, lid lb. packet; Brown's Corn Flour, (id lb. packet; Epsom Salts, 5d par dozen packets: Peacock's Jams, Sd per tin ; Washing Powder, only Gd dozen packets; Lemon Peel, Is Sd per lb. : Cocoa, Is Sd lb.; Wood Matchop, Is 'JA per gross, '2d dozen; Spectacles, only Is ; lot of Spectacle Case?, only 2d and Gd each ; Note Paper (6 sheets), G En velopes, 1 Sheet Blotting Paper, Pen. and Pen holder, only 2d packet. Selling Oif for two weeks H. WATTS. Pitt-Btreet.—Large Pie Dishes. 2s each; Chambers, 2s and 2s 6d; small Wine Glasses, 3d ; Salt Cellars, 3d each, 2s dor;.; Glass Egg Gups, Id each: Thimbles, 3 for 2d; Baking Soda. 4d Jb. ; 3 of tho best Chignons and a bor, for is 6d ; Mouse Traps, 2d each, 4 for Gd : Light Blue, 9d lb. ; Glass Sugar Basins, full of iavn, only 10d; Glass Tumblers, with jam, Od ; Glass Cream Jugs, with jam, 9d; Washing Soda, 41bs. £orGd; Children's Elastic Garters, only 2d pair.— October 17, 1S 7"-



WNNTED KNOWN.—L. H. Green will attend the Market every Saturday, i as usual, with a, collection of Flowering Plants. ! All parties wishing to compete in the Working ' Men's Horticultural Exhibition will get any in formation 1 hey muy require from L. H. Green, ! Auckland Market. "X\r ANTED, Master and Engineer for y v h.s. Star of the South.—Applications, : with references, to he made by letter, to Box No. 70, P. 0., by noon to-morrow, the 20th. AS Albany House cannot be found, will Sugar Plum please call for the Short ; Straps. _____ WANTED, a General Servant immc diatcly.—-Custom-Houso Hotel, Fort-st. WANTED, a Youth to look after an Engine-—Apply Star Offlce. TVTORTH SHORE. — Good dwelling AJh houses ar.d Cottages to let injthe. best positions —Oliver Mays, Post-office Store T~~ O SHIPWRIGHTS AND SHIP BUILDERS. Tenders are invited fo« repairs to topsail schooner ' Mary Ogilvie." Specifications and full particulars to be seen at the oilice o£ G. W. BINNEY, Agent. Tenders to be eont in not later than MON DAY, 22nd October, at * p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. LN BANKRUPTCY". In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act, 187 G. and in the matter of George Maxx, of Piako, in the Provincial Dis trict of Auckland, Settler, a Debtor. This is to certify that George Mann, of Piako, in the Provincial District aforesaid, lias this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting oT Creditors to be held at the District Court House, Hamilton, on SATURDAY, the 27th cla.y of October, 1877, at 2.30 o'clock p.m. >■ Dated this 16bh day of October, 1577. T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of Court. TNBANKR U P T C Y. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and of the Banlcruptcy of John Pkk, a Debtor. Notice is hereby tfiven that it is the intention of the said John Pec to apply to tho Supreme Court of New Zealand. Northern District, sit ting in Bankruptcy, on WEDNESDAY, the 31st day of October instant, at 11 o'clock in tho fore noon, for an Order of Discharge, under the pro visions of the said Act. Dated, at Auckland, this ISth day of October, HESKETH & RICHMOND, Solicitor for the said Debtor. A UCKLAND REGATTA CLUB, The Annual General Meeting of Members (Subscribers of not less than £1 Is.) will bo held at the Club-room, Thames Hotel, on WEDNES DAY, 24th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business : Balance-sheet, Election of Officers, &c. THOS. HENDERSON. Jux., Hon. Sec. rtnOUNI), in Karangahape Road, on JO Saturday, the 13th October, a Purse containing Cheque and Money.—Jas. Davies, Junction Store,Karangahape Road. KAEAN6 AHA P E HI G H WAY DISTRICT BOARD. NOTICE. Any objections to the proposed I-evels in Upper Queen-street, to bo lodged on or before the 20th instant, with the undersigned, where plans may be inspected. J. \\ Alv,lvlij N, Chairman. October 17,1877, TO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to Noon on THURSDAY, tho 25th instant, for tho erection of School Buildings in Nelson-street, for the i Board of Education. Plans. &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. PERSONAL. —Mr Thomas Ste waxt some time since a Private in No. 1 Com pany Auckland Rifle Volunteers, is requested to call on Mr Laisliley, Solicitor, Auckland. M~~EiRC H AjjNTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit iequireinent. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wvrtdham-ofavwt. LOST, from a paddock on the New North Road, a Bay Mare, white face, hind f eet^white, slight scretch on off side. Any person returning same to E. Boucher, New North Road, will receive 10s reward; or if stolen, £3 on conviction. SMITH, on the wrong side of Queen e street, next the United Service Hotel, ha<i Just Reoeived from Home a Bought Job Lot of SILKS, at a heavy discount ; also, a Large Quantity of MEN'S CLOTHING, which he Intends to Sell at a Small Profit to clear. —J. SMITH, on tho wrong side of the street.' ANTED Known, that JD. Uoldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Poste, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shinglee, &c, &C at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus om-house-et reet. DITCHERS and Farm Labourers wanted on the Piako Swamp Station; 10 to 50 good men.—Apply Mr. Henry Renolds Manager, at the Station, Eureka, Hamilton Waikato. HOUSE Wanted, to Purchase ; muse have six rooms and good allotment, within a mile of Post-office. State terms.-C Williamson. Vulcan Lane. _ 1O OARD OF EDUCATIO N. 15 Wanted, a Teacher for the Maungatawhiri Valley School.—Applications to be forwarded to the undersigned on or before the !)th Novem ber nest. EDWARD RHODES. Chairman Pokeno School Comrnitte. "SjIOUInD, in Queen-street, Oneliunga, a a* Purse containing money, which the owner can have on giving an accurate description of same to the finder.—H. O'Neill, Onehunga. rpIiEKE will bo a General Practice of ;JL Members of the Auckland Cricket Club I TO-MORROW AFTERNOON, on Domain ; Ground. SAMUEL JACKSON, Jr.. ! Hon. Sec. A.O.C. '' mv PAINTERS. — Wanted a good JL Workman for the Coast.—W. Phillips nd Son, Queen-street.



FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage and Freehold Allotment in Cook-street.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. FOR SALE, a good second-hand Dread Cart.—Apply A. Mackic, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. FOR SALE, 254 -acres Good Land, near Wairoa South*—VV>r particulars apply to J. F. Stewart, Commission Agent, Shortland street. jf*"| £\ to £1000 LENT, on Building oW JL M_? Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, , Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. . mo LET,, in Pamell, a Grocer's Shop, JL doing a good business.—Apply to W. Vaughn.!.. . mo LET, Two Shops, one comer of a Wyndham and Albert-streets, and one in Wyndham-stroet, nearly completed.—Apply J. Hamilton, Baker, Albert-street. O L E T Those Commodious Premises, lately occupied by Herr Schott, 30, Shortland-street, suitable for Evening Parties, Assemblies, Loc tures, and Conoerts, fee., &c. If required, the adjoining Premises, consisting of twelve (J_2) Large and Spacious Rooms, suitable for an Hotel or Private Boarding-house. Terms easy. Apply to SAMUEL DROWN, Shorl land-street. N.B.—The Hall is open for engagement any evening during the week. Terms moderate. rjflO LET, a seven-roomed House, top of JL Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to Samuel Cochrs.no raid Son, Fort-street. nnO LET, or for Sale, a good 6-rooined iJL House in Gundry-stroet, Newton.—Apply to Mrs. Symons, on the pi'emises. I rfflO LET, Houiso and Shop, comer of ;JL Victoria and Albert-street.—Apply next door. | T^TORTH SHO RE. — A six-roomed Fur _Ll nished House to Let; splendidly fur nished, and well situated. Also, several Dwel ling-houses and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. i Duder. T ANN'S CELEBRATED FIREPROOF SAFES, on Sale, at E. and H. Isaacs, Fort . street. Aiso. SO cases Venus, l!!"s. ! ILT^OR SALE, a very nice Second-hand ! JL1 Basket Ph;cton.—A. Mackie, RoyalStand i ard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. i i> | pJA —Et^iS-ROOMED HOUSE, Rich cw-L«JV. moiid Road, for Silo for ;S_so; ex cellent view, paved yard, good well; easy terms. C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, at the comer of Codriugton street and Great North Road, convmandin g a delightful view of the Sur g - IIUJs estate, a well-rinishod Six-roomed Hoikc, with three ilre-plaoee, cup-boards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on, sink, etc—Apply to li. Downey, on the premises: or to Mr. Baxter, corner of Karangahape and Newton Roads. _s_*-g 155. PER ACRE.—6O acres of good Land -■'w'-*- south of Auclr 1 :nd.—S. Vaile. Land Agent, bhortiand-etreet. ~,jxt the Post-of_ioe. 4?^ A CABH' £250 at S per cent.. Balance by c*a/*J\J> weekly payments of las. Price. £350 Comfortable well-finished Suburban Residence —S. Vaiie, Shortland-street, next Post-office. 9>QA -COUNTRY STORE FORTsALE, AiKJX} . in a rapidly rising district. Cor ner lot of 1 acr*, wir.ii atore and Six-roomed Dwelling, S-stail Stable, Slaughtorhouse, Sheds, &c. Price, £2SO. There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—S. Vaile, Land and Escafce A^-cnt, Shortland-street. OPT ACRE FARM at Pokeno. the greater por *J*J tion in ktass and crops, really good land, comfortable House of 6 rooms, one mile from Railway Station. Will be sold cheap.— S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next Poet-o.Sce. l«7f) CASH, Balance byrWeekTy Payments oW' i v as agreed —Nine-roomed House, suit able for Boardir.:,'-House or Family Residence, ten minutes' walk from Oucen-strert.—S. Vaile, House and Land Ag.ent, Shortland-street, next the Post-oliice. "^TORTH SHORE.—For sale cheap a 3 -L-% roomed Cottage ;to lie removed.—Olive- Mays. r _L*QK — SNUGLITTLE FAR:\l ; of| 10 acres, c>^\3cj. all fenced and under* cultivation, with House of three roams, &c. sood land, — miles south of Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. IjlOR SALE, a First-class Five-roomed House, and 5 acres good Land, and well, orchard, and every convenience, 303 feet front age, centre of Whau township, close to Railway Station. — Apply to W. 11. Connell, Vulcan Lane; or, John Newbold, Whau. FOR SALE, a marine family Residence, with 2 acres of land and splendid view, at Bella Vista, Ponsonby; just built,' frontago to Wa_tcmata River; fresh water creek running through the property, and sandy beach for bathing, boating-. _cc. Terms very easy. Also to let, comfortable Residence near Ponsonby Hall. Apply at office.—Masefield & Co. J^T O T I C E. For Immediate Sale, 113 aores of Choice land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Shell .red, adapt _d 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, Laud Agent. R|!O LET, spacious and convenient Oitices, _H_ with ofiice fittings, lire-proof strong-room, large dil y cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. rilo LET, a six-roomed Cottage, one JL minnte's walk from Remuera Station.— Apply to G-. 3lorris, Wakefleid-streot, or on the premises. mO LET OE LEASE, a good Six _fl_ roomed nouse on the Mount Eden Road, fourth house from Toll Gate.—Apply at he house, or to Chas. Layer, Builder, Kypsr Pass, Auckland. £•-§ PER FOOT. Capital Building, 3&JL AUetment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea viev.r, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. vailo, Land and Eatate Ayent, Shortiand-street. "DOARD OF EDUCATION. WANTED, a Teacher for the Hamilton West School; a married man preferred, whose wife or daughter can teach sewing, &c. Applications to be made to the Board of Education, Auckland, on or before 31st October instant. JOHN KNOX, Chairman Hamilton District School Committee. -fl PER FOOT.—Allotment for Sale, off JL Upper Queen-street. Money advanced to bmld with.—Weekly repayments taken.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. ETTiEfo URNE CUP, IS7 7. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First, £1000; Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street, Melbourne. ELLERSLIE 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 mern 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. 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,s£l. 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, 53. Gymnastic Performance. Entries for the Prince of Wales' Cup, with Entrance fee of 10s., names, colours, hailing place, and previous performances of competi tors, addressed to the Secretary, will be received by the undersigned at the Thames Hotel, until Saturday, 27th October, at 8 p.m. For the other events (with Entrance fee of ss, names, colours, etc., of competitors), on Satur day, 3rd November, ac S p.m., after which no entries will be received under any pretence whatever. Tlip Prince of Wales' Cup will be competed for in two running handicaps of 150 yards and 600 yards; ror running rirbt in either of the Handicaps, six point., will be allowed ; for run ning second, four point.; for running third, two points. JAMES A. BROWX. "OISMARCK & FRENCH REPUBLIC JO> GOLD MINING COMPANY (RECtISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will bo held at the Co;npany'_ office, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 30th hist., at 2 p.m.; to receive the Keport and Balance j sheet, election of Directors and Auditors. F. A, WHITE, Manager. Octooer 19,1577.



THOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA. Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Mooting, to adopt— By-law No. 3.—To license Vehicles lying for hire; And, By-law No. i. —To license Places of Amuse moat. Such_ By-laws to be confirmed at a Special Meeting of Council, to bo held at d p.m. on MONDAY, the sth of November. 1577. JOHN* GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk. AUCKLAND AGKiCULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIR S T AN N U A L SIIO W, To be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1577, (Being H.R.H. the Prince of Waless Birthday) AT ELLERSLIE IIACECOUR6E. Certificates will be offored for the following— HORSES SHEEP CATTLE SWINE DAIRY PRODUCE DOGS POULTRY PIGEONS LOCAL INDUSTRIES HORTICULTURAL For further particulars see Handbills and Book? All Entries to be maae on the Association's Printed Forms?, to '>-■ had i'rom Messrs Biick land, Hunter and Xolau, a:ul the uutlorsisnecl. WM. PERCrVAL, Secretary. TO R ICKMxUaNU MACHINE. FOR SALE, a Machine, capable of turning out 30,000 to .10.000 Pressed Bricks per day ; sim ple in construction. May be inspected ; "in good working order ; nearly new.—Apply to FRANZ SCHERFF. Fort-street. fq- o ' "t ' i c c Delivered in error, ex Hero, last trip from Melbourue, 3 Sacks Various Seeds, marked H under HL, in lieu of 3 Sacks Maize. Parties having the same in their possession will please communicate with Messrs Cruiekshank and Co., Queen-street, or R. Brown, Queenstreet Wharf. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GKA_>I. _______ MAR SCHOOL. (Afftl-Atbd to the UxrvEEsmr ob" Nev^ Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October, FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master, T^ D~U C A~T fo'N A L ~ MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), beys to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at h_r country residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate ami inclusive. (Pi ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL. \j WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES.—EngIish, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c., Mr. Harrisox and Mr. Ghay. Terms : One Shilling per week. FRENCH (Commercial and Conversational). Monb. F. Pei,tzep.. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. ~T¥TOTICE OF REMOVAL. _L/ 1 Mr. FERDINAND PKLTZER. 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public,* that he has Removed to liobson-s.reut, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum • ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools_ visited. FTIHE RETREAT, PA EN ELL. MISS ROBERTSHAWS Pupils 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 Fancy 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, £1 Is : Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. Ci I T V RATE S, FINAL NOTICE. Town Clerks Office, Oct. 19,1577. Notice is hereby given that all persons who have not paid current rates and arrears, will be liable for legal expenses for the recovery of same. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. TNTER-NATIONAL RIFLE MATCH. y A Meeting of all Volunteers eligible to fire in the Scottish Team, will be held in the Drill shed THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock. JNO. MOWBRAY, Captain Scottish Team. ORIGINAL BLUE POST~BOARDIN(J HOUSE axd RESTAURANT, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort will be RE-OPENKD TO-MORROW (Saturday). New and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing'ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which Will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. ' N.B.—A Free Express will meet the;" Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. '.■ CHARLES VEITH. mO THE REGISTRAR @F BIRTHS, JL DEATHS, AND MARRIAGES, IN AUCKLAND. Sir.—l, William Blundsx, of Auckland, Bachelor in Medicine of the University or Dublin, Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, Licentiate in Midwifery or the King and Queen's College of Physicians, Ireland, do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply to have my name placed on the Medical Register of New Zealand on Ist December next. And further, that my Diplomas are deposited in the office of the Registrar for Auckland, in accordance with the " Medical Practitioners Registration Act." I am, Sir, yours truly. ggS WILLIAM BLUNDEN. rKx QTEAM TO DUNEDIN. ?__«-_ J^isli-. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave this port for Dunedin on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, carrying Passengers and Cargo. For freight or passage apply to COUPLAND & CO., 208, Queen-street. j-^a. CJPECIAL NOTICE TO £3 SHIP OWNERS OR PER 'tH^rSLab'SONs desirous of inyest- IN SHIP PROPERTY. The undersigned have for Sale, the Al Clipper Brigantine MARY KING, as she now lies in Lyttelton Harbour, together with all her sails, spars, rigging, boat 3, &c. This vessel is 73 tons register,"is bui!_ of hard wood, carries about _5,0U0 feet of New Zealand timber, or 1,200 sacks grain, on a moderate draught. She has been successfully employed in the New Zealand coastal trade ror the iast four years, and is considered by competent judges to be one of the tines, vessels afloat in New Zealand waters. Also, The English Built Brig, WAVE. 171 tons re gister. Carries 2GO tons coal on a light draught, is well adapted for roadsteads or bar harbours, an:l id well founri in stores, &c. Note.—Should the above vessels not be dis posed of privately, they will be submitted to Public Auction about the later end of the month. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Chris tchurch. TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SEWING MACHINE, COOKING UTEN SIL S. AT THE GRAFTON ROAD. UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT FROM THE R. M. COURT. nprlE subscribers have been instructed to J__ sell ut ihc Grafton Road, 3 doors from tho Chora! Hall, To-morrow (Saturday), 20th ins!. at 11 o'clock, Household Furu.ture comprising Couch and Chairs, Tables, Crockery, Sswirg Ulachinc. Cooking Lcansils. v<:.. ,V.,-.. fee SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, h.*_A.ucl-i>i_cc:ro.