Sudden Death.

"We have to record the sudden death of Mrs Gorrie, the mother of Mr William Gorrie, of the firm of Upton and Co. The lady, who was advanced in years, had been at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Pon sonby, for the purpose of signing a call to the Rev. Mr Runcirnan. She had been in feeble health for some days before, but was not complaining of any serious indis position during the evening. The lady after the meeting, in company with Mi- Andrew Stewart, walked to Mr Upton's, and when nearing that gentleman's gate, suddenly leaned more heavily on Mr Stewart's arm, and fell without uttering a word. Death must have been almost instantaneous. She was carried into the house, and a doctor sent for ; but she never moved or gave only the slightest sigu of animation. Dr Stockwell and Dr Bayntun responded to the call for their services. The latter is of opinion that death resulted from enlargement of tbe stomach from indigestion, causing pressure upon the heart. Mrs Gorrie was a most estimable lady, and her loss will be keonly felt by a large circle of friends. She was an active member of the Ladies' Benevolent Society, and was one of the fast decreasing number of old settlers of Auckland. She was the first lady who came forward last night to sign the call. During the last day or two she had been preparing for a visit to the eountrv, as a change of air had been recom mended her. Tli • news of her death was re ceived in town with startling surprise this morning by tb-v«e who bad seen her mhealth and spirits' last night. The deceased was in her 68th year.

Death Under Suspicious Cir cumstances.

A YOUNfJ person named Fanny Moore died on Sunday m Cook-street, under very suspicious circumstances, having two deeply discoloured eyes, and other evi dences of having been brutally treated. A man is suspected of having committed the outrage. An inquest will be held on the body of the woman this afternoon, at the Criterion Hotel. The following are the main facts so far as we can elicit them before the .inquest:—lt was reported to the police yesterday that there was a woman lying dead in Cook-street, under mysterious circumstances, violence being stated to be the cause of death. Inquiries were at once made, and it was discovered that the deceased was a girl named Fanny Moore, who had been living with some man who had brutally ill-used her. The neighbours said that ou Tuesday last he kicked her down stairs, and otherwise badly treated her, and on Friday he repeated his brutality and gave her two black eyes, although she had been very ill from the effects of the former violence. On the body being examined, the police found the eyes dis coloured, and several bruises in other places. A certificate giving the cause of death as flooding had been given, and it was intended to have had the funeral yes terday. The police, however, forbade any one touching the body, and communicated with the coroner, who has ordered the inquest. The man who was living with the woman left for Taranaki by the Wanaka.

THE INQUEST|ON THE BODY. An inquest Avasheld this afternoon at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street, before Dr Philson, Goronefl, and a jury, on the body of Fanny Moore ;Mr P. B. Shalders fore man.

Sub-Inspector Pardy represented the police. The jury having viewed the body, the following evidence was taken : — Andrew Clarke, Sergeant of the Auck land Armed Constabulary, deposed that yesterday, the 10th instant, he was informed by a man named Charles Lyon that there was a woman lying dead in a house in Cook-stroet with two black eyes. He went tt the house, as indicated, occupied by Alfred Colwell. He saw the body lying in the same position as that in which the jury bad just viewed it. He made inquirie _, and learned that the black eyes had been caused by blows; he had known deceased for about ten years ; she was the wife of a sergeant in the Goth regi ment. His name was Henry Moore. He went home to England, at least it was reported so. He had not been in Auckland for many years. She was an unfortunate, and had been living in the lowest localities ; she had been living Avith William Pote, who left on Friday last fo.i Taranaki ;he should think her age was about thirty-five ;he never knew- her to be in the hands of the police for any offence. Margaret King deposed that she was the wife ol John King, farmer, of Papakura ; she lived in Cook-street, in the house where deceased is lying. She rented the house. Alfred Colwell also lived there, but not cohabiting. They had been chil dren together. He is not a lodger. De •eased was living in the same hou.se. Up to Friday the 7th inst., the man, William Pote, was living with her. She remembered Tuesday last, there was a disturbance between Pote and the woman ou that evening, but she did not know what the quarrel was about, she was stand ing at the back door with a child m her arms ; she saw Pote strike deceased, he gave her a back-handed blow, and she fell on some firewood in the yard.. She jumped to follow him, threw some gravel at him, when he struck her with his fist on the chest and knocked her down; he then walked out of the place again, she «ot up and attempted to follow him. Pote returned on Wednesday, the next day, quite drunk ; they both went out, and she returned at half-past seven o'clock. She kicked up a row, and she went to find Pote. Colwell then went after him, and found him drinking with some woman at the Greyhound, and persuaded him to come home; he had beat lier before he came home. At half-past twelve on Friday morning they quarrelled again, and be knocked her down, and said, "I will pay you off with a flying sheet." He then left for Tara-naki, and site saw- him no more. On Saturday »he seemed very downhearted, and went out with "a Mrs Cane. She returned in the evening, and complained •f being ill. She asked her what was wrong, and assisted her upstairs and put her to bed ; she cried a good deal about Bill Pote; she persuaded her to think no more about him. On Sunday morning she got ii]) and took breakfast with bel aud ilrs Tildsley. She then read a book. In the evening she secimed to be worse, and was very shivery. She went for Dr Hooper, who came immediately. As she was very bad, she went for Rev. Mr Hassard, who came and prayed with her ; he called a second time. She died yester day morning, a few minutes before six o'clock. Colvill did not knock the woman down on Saturday morning to her knowledge, nor did he put her out of the house. Ho told her that if she did not jjive up drinking she must clear out. She had bean drinkng for a fortnight. To the foreman : She had known deeeasecU-tght months. She was a woman of intemperate habfte. She was a person of delicate health, and bad been attended for some months by Dr Hooper. Alice Sarah Lamb, wife of Robert Lam o, boatman, saidshc was living in Albert-street with Henry Rodford. She would not deny it. She had known Fanny Moore eight years. She was at her house on Saturday morning at half-past one o'clock. She did not say why she came at that early hour, she let her ia ; she .stayed haif-an-hour, and went away alone. She heard subse quently, art halt-past nine o'clock", that there was a row at the hmi se where defeased lodged, when she and. Colwell were having a «pw a_id he was putting her tilings out of flic houso. Colwell took hold of lier, ami knocked her down the steps ; she saw Colwell strike hei tixree o_- four times, her head was hanging over the steps, and she assisted her "" up. She asked witness not to leave her, as she was her only remaining friend. In her struggle to protect Fanny, she tore Colwell'. coat. She called upon her ou Sunday evening

about half-past eight. Richard went with her, and sent for some beer, and, being a total - abstainer, a bottle of ginger-beer for himself. Fanny was sitting at the table, but lefused to take Deer. Fanny turned very white, and she asked witness to "come outside, as she wanted to speak to her," but she could not get out. She said to Maggie, " the woman is very bad." Maggie laughed, but she told her it was not a laughing matter ; she (deceased) said, "I am going to die, don't leave me." W-tness requested Maggie to get a doctor, and she went for Dr. Hooper, who came at once. She stayed with her until between eleven and twelve. The next morning Colwell came to witness's house, and commenced a step dance, saying that Fanny was dead. To "Mr Aitken, juryman: Maggie saw the struggle ; if she denies it she docs not state the truth. To the foreman: I never saw the de ceased properly drunk. Shehised to drink. Amelia Cave, wife of John Cave, deposed that she lived in Chapel-street. She did not know deceased personally, only by her particular dress. She could see into the back yard of the house where deceased lived from her kitchen window. On Fri day she heard a great noise, as of quarrelling, and believed that de ceased was one of the persons.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon, for the purpose of discussing the clause of the Works and Endowment Committee minutes in refer ence to granting sites for patent slips. .. Present :—Mr J. T. Boylan (in the chair), Messrs Daldy, Casey, Heather, Thorne, Isaacs, Brown, D. H. McKenzie, Maseiield, M. Niccol, and Cosgrave. The chairman having explained the business, the secretary read the clause preferred to, which has been already pub ished.

The Chairman said there were originally two applications for patent slips, namely those from Mr Niccol and Mr Gouk. Since that another application had been received, namely, from Mr J. A. Sims.

Mr Isaacs' spoke strongly against any particular applications being favored. Ho thought the sites should be put up' for public competition. It was proposed by Mr Daldy, seconded by Mr Thorne, " That the features of the clause be taken seriatim. On the first proposal ' That the site be leased for 99 years,'" It was proposed by Mr Maseiield, and secondedjjby Captain McKenzie. § Mr Daldy moved, and Mr Thorne seconded, the following amendment, "That the piece of land or water as delineated on the plan be leased without reserve for 50 years, together with a water approach of 300 feet on the north, as shown on plan, and all other water-r glits to be reserved." Mr Daldy spoke strongly against any por tion of the Board's property being leased for so long a period as 99 years. He thought 50 years was long enough for any purpose. Mr Cosgrave asked what would be the probable cost of a slip on the site. Mr Brown said there would be little left out of £10,000.

Mr Heather asked what was the reason of the proposer fixing upon 99 years as the term of the lease.

Mr Maseiield went into the different reasons why a slip was necessary. It was wrong to suppose that the site v,us to be given to any one person. After the terms had been iixed, the property would be put up at auction. The dock would do for large jobs and large ves sels, but for vessels up fo 350 tons which only required a few day overhauls, Pit would be too expensive. He should oppose any period less than 99 yeary. Mr Cosgrave supported tbe long case. Mr Isaacs followed in the same strain ; he quite approved of the 500 ft. water approach. Captain Casey thought 40ft. water fron age would be quite as much as would be required. Mi Thorne spoke against the long term. He objected to tying up three acres of the Boards property for 99 years. Improve ments went ahead so fast that there was no knowing what the site might be wanted for in years to come. Captain McKeezie was in favour of 99 years. The long lease would enable the promoters of the slip to raise money on their work. He believed iv tbe advisability of (having a slip as the dock would be of little use to vessels of small size. He hardly thought people would be found to take the matter up for less than a 99 years' lease. Captain Casey said he thought 99 years would be the best term : for his own part if it was 999 years he wouldn't touch it. (Laughter) Captain Daldy alluded to the danger of the slip coming into competition with the dock, and also expressed an opinion that v clause should be inserted making it clearly understood that the works on the site at the end of the 99 years should belong to the Board. He thought the slip should not be used for vessels larger than 150 tons. It was ultimately agreed that Captain Daldy's amendment, in favour of 50 years instead of 99 years, should be put by itself. On the question being put, Messrs Thorne, Daldy, and Heather voted for the 50 years term, and Messrs Casey, Mase field, Cosgrave, Isaacs, Niccol, McKenzie, and Brown for the 99 years.

On the motion of Councillor Cosgrave, the remainder of the amendment was referred to the Works Committee.

The remainder of the clause was then taken up. It is to the following effect : " That a patent slip be erected, and shall be ready for use within eighteen months of the day of lease, and be kept in repair, and be opened to all; that the slip shall be of sufficient strength and power to take on \-essels up to 350 tons register. If the slip be not ready for use in eighteen mouths the lease to be null and void ; the lease to be granted for the purpose of building a slip, and for erecting such buildings as shall be necessary in connection with th- same." On the motion of Mr Cosgrave the dCscus sion of details was referred the Works Committee.

g|The subject of granting a site for a slip on the reclamation works, near the Gas Works, was then gone into ; but, after a short discussion, it was resolved to refer the whole matter to the Works Com mittee.

This was all the business.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., P.M.) INEBRIATES.

TomlParke- was fined 5s for being drunk last even ing, |and Anthony Reid "for being drunk and disorderly was fined 20s, or 48 hours in Mount Eden. OBTAINING MONEY, &C. James Frederick Cobb was brought up on a charge of obtaining money by false pretences, on or about the 17th ult. Prisoner pleaded guilty as to receiving the money, but not on false pretences. Sub-Inspector Pardy stated the circum stances, and asked for a remand until to-morrow in order to get the witness to gether. 1 The prisoner, according to the informa tion, obtained the sum of 10a from Mr Oockburn, of Newmarket, as part payment for books from the depot in Shoi*land-..treet, of which Joseph Rogers is the acknowledged manager. The case was remanded accordingly. Till' SKELETON IN THE CUPBOARD. A noi ■ 'va ''.: ••rd —a crash, a sudden glare, "" ""■>_ lady started for a sjhost was there. James M- '-"';• :: -J "• bh)".::--ff young man was charged by Bridget Smith, alias Mooney, with ' maliciously and wilfully breaking two panes of glass, and smashing two pictures with his natural fist, value £3 10s on the 10th inst. The informant blushing, and with a fair complexion, came forward and whimpered. '• 1 wishgto withdraw the charge your V. or ship."

His Warship said that the name of the informant appeared as Henry or Richard Smith. Mr Haultain informed the Court that the lady herself laid the information. The lady was asked her name, when the blush of conscious innocence again mantled her fair checks, and, hesitating, thought it was Smith ; did not recognise Mooney ; was sure that was not her name. It was whispered that there was a skele ton in the cupboard, and Mooney'.. ghost had been heard in the house. His Worship said " Smith " was a most convenient name, as was disclosed a few days ago in the Court. gflsabella Smith, or otherwise, said she could not conveniently press the charge against , although the portrait of O'Conncll —frame and all—was smashed to atoms, but it was the ghost in the house, and not Jemmy. His Worship said he would allow the case to be withdrawn. "BE JUST AND FEAR NOT." Richard James Vercoe, settler, of Hen derson's Mill, was charged at tbe instance of Sergeant Gamble with having certain false weights and imperfect scales in his possession. Mr Beal, solicitor, appeared for defendant and said lie would plead guilty, but begged to inform the Court that his client was not a store-keeper really, and did not use the scales and weights 'publicly, only for his private purposes. Serjeant Gamble deposed to the circumstances and defendant was fined 10s in each case, with costs.

PITT-STREET WESLEYAN IMPROVE MENT ASSOCIATION.

Tiik half-yearly entertainment in connection with the above society came off last evening. The place was crammed to excess and incon venience, scores standing at the doors and passages of the building. The takings at the door, in rough, was £19, but it may even exceed this amount. There was a small portion of time lost before commencing, owing to the officers making room for the audience,and other small matters. The Chairman and President of the society, Rev William Kirk, introduced the programme by a happy speech. He alluded to the past operations of the Association, ard its very rapid progress. It was one of the oldest institu tions of its kind in the city, and although its numbers were not no w what they onco appeared, yet it must not be forgotten that kindred societies had sprung up, and of course would naturally thin the old institution. He (the chairman) touchingly referred to the late esteemed member, Mr \V. Eastwood, who was such a ]sillar in the cause, and who was so signally missed. He spoke in a congratulatory strain of the present meeting and said the large attendance shewed the special interest the public took in the Association's welfare. The first on tho prognammo was a recitation by .Mr Hosking, The subject was a prologue suit able to the occasion, but owing to a want of confidence, Mr Hosking was not quite so easy as he might have been ; but, it being Mr Hosking's first attempt, he deserves the Society's best thanks. Mr Theo. Cooper read a piece, the sur roundings of which are in keeping With his future aspi 'ations, entitled "J ustico or Inius tice." We think Mr Cooper never read a piece on that platform in a better manner, and he was loudly applauded at its close. Mr Wm. Beau mont, a member of the Association gave a novel kind of reading. Mr T. L. White, one of the most accomplished readers of tbe city, read that soul-stirring piece "The natural Bridge of Vir ginia." Mr White's voice seemed husky, rb if he had a cold, yet the spoken utterance held his audience ; and tho description of the boy's ambi tion sent a cold shiver through the hearers, and almost drew a tear from the eye. It was read in such a manner that the author — Elilm Burritt, we think—could not have excolled it. The middle of the programme—the refresh ments—was all that the most reasonable could demand ; about £9-Worth of provisions -were distributed. The Vice-President, the Rev. W. J. Williams, occupied the platform for about 20 minutes, in a speech which was radiant with gems of thought. The speech was full of eloquence, tender and touching at times in his appeals to our youngmen; and was impreg nated with fun and humour not at all unbecom ing to a Christian minister. 110 ended his happy utterance lust when his hearers would have wished him to go further, and tnis shewed his skill as a public speaker. We must not fowret to give due prominence to a recitation in the form of an Irishman s speech, ty Mr Young. It was capitally rendered, and fairly convulsed the auditory. Mr Ryan read an amusing farce very well. He is, like most North men, wanting in the Sligo twang to give eif'ect to Irish readings. Tt was just a little too long, and became tedious at the close. Mr W. Buttle read a piece from Dickens. We have seen Mr Buttle when he had not such command of himself. He gave Mr Pickwick in a manner which did him credit, and lifted him up a step higher as a public reader. Mr Stephenson was as happy in his piece as he could woll be. He gave it in good style. Mr S. McTdaster gave an inimitable reading in his native tongue. We could not, if we would, pass a criticism on it. It was, we wore going to say, absolutely perfect. The choir, directed by Mr Smith, did their part well. As a rule they never fail. " Spring's bright glances." and "All among the barley." were prettily suns. A pianoforte duet by Miss Woodham and Mr Culoy was so good that the audience could not but demand an encore. The Misses Marbrook gave a vocal duet in their sweetest style, their voices beautifully blending. A gleo was sung by four gentlemen, and was loudly greeted at the close. The chairman, at half-past ten, called for the national anthem, and tho Rev. Mr Williams pronounced the Benediction, and the meeting dispersed.

A PLEA FOR THE CLERKS.

To tho Editor of the Evening Stak. Sir,—At tho time when there is considerable manifestation of publio feeling as to the nurtnre and development, of local industry, with the view to keeping the money in the country, and thus at once give increased impetus te business, and furnish employment to all who are willing to work, it would be well to notice that the question presents another phase, which should not, in fairness, be lost sight of. In common with every other commercial oity, Auckland supports a considerable number of that indis pensable class of men known as clerks, with many of whom, however, employment is uncer tain and precarious. Under such circumstances it is to be regretted that our merchants so frequently send to Sydney and elsewhere for office assistance, when there are on the spot men of undeniable integrity, who havo had years of London experience in the various lines of business. Why Sydney or Melbourne experi ence should be considered preferable to that acquired in London—tho great centre of busi ness—it is hard to say, but it, is doubtless attributable to a prejudice which Auckland employers would do well to overcome. I am, yours, etc., An Oi_x> Hand.

Australian Telegrams.

PER CLAUD HAMILTON AT HOKI-

TIKA

[tRESS AGENCY.]

ROMAN CATHOLIC PETITIONS

FATAL 'BUS ACCIDENT

A BOX WITH £5,000 MISSING.

MELBOURNE,

The Land Tax Bill introduced into the Assembly provides for the appointment of three Commissioners to act as a Court of Summary Jurisdiction, also for the appoint ment of classifiers. It was read a second time by a large majority. The Roman Catholics all over the country are petitioning against the Education Bill. Owing to a decision of the Supreme Court that appointments to Harbour Trust made by the Governor in Council are illegal, the whole of the past proceedings of the Board are invalidated, and require a special Act. Heavy rainfalls occurred \ at tiie end of last week, but ks still insufficient. The small pox patients will be released on Saturday. A fatal 'bus accident occurred. Tha s-prings broke, and tbe horses bolted. A barmaid named Sarah McEvoy was killed by jumping out. Creswick is drawing well at the Academy of Music.

Charles Pope, American actor, appeajß at the Royal shortly. Business is still dull, but is liksly to improve shortly. The rupture in Adelaide between Sir — Hayncs and the Council still continues, causing a complete dead-lock to legislation. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Henry Read, Town Clerk, of Warnam bool, on a charge of embezzling the Build ing Society funds. It is believed he has gone home in the Whampoa. A box of five thousand sovereigns is missing from the mail steamer China, at Galle. They were shipped at Sydney last month.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The highly-melodramatic "Tour round the world in, 80 days," was played for the third time at the Theatre Royal last night. We can understand that apiece of this descrip tion, played by a first-class company in a theatre having every appliance and accom modation for producing it in a style calculated to- impreise'the audience with a serious idea of the scones and adventures described would take well in a community like that of San Francisco, where realism and sensation are all powerful; but with all due deference to Mr Charles Wheatleigh and his com pany, we must confess-,to regarding the per formance at the Theatre Royal as a poor burlesque on M. Verne's interesting story. The most startling incidents are marred by a farcical element quite removed [from the vein of comedy which is a legitimate feature of sensation dramas. The scenery is un deniably elaborate, but the machinery is not managed well, and thus the illusion is dis turbed. Mr C. Wheatleigh has an un thankful part as Phileae Fogg, but he plays it well, without sjioiling it by over acting. The great characters are Mr Fix, the detective ; and Jean Pasee-pa tout, the valf. These were excellent representations by Messrs Leopold and Bel ton respectively. The latter gentleman was immense as the unfortunate but herioc Frenchman, and received the lion's share of the applause. To-mor row night Boucicault's famous sen sational drama of " Forbidden Fruit" will be produced. This is one of the most successful '. of this successful author's dramatic compositions, and is sure to be appreciated.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £22 National Bank—Sellers, 71s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, lis. South British Insurance—77s (new issue) Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £10 12s Gd New issue—Buyers, £5 ss. Moanatairi—£B, £8 5s ; buyers, £S. Alburnia—£s 10s, £5 7s Gd ; buyers, £5 2s Gd ; sellers, £5 10s ex div. Union Beach—Buyers, 21sGd; sellers, 22s Young New Zealand—Bs, 8s Gd ; sellers, 8s 6d. Kuranui Hill—Buyers, 19s. Piako—Sellers, 16s. Thames G.M. Co.—los ; buyers, 40s. Harbour View—los, 10s 6d. Welcome—7p : sellers, 7s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Georges Moanatairi tribute obtained 25 ozs from a crushing of 20 tons. SHAREMARKET. Moanatairi, £8 ; Alburnia, £5 7s Gd to £5 10s; Piako 15s 9d. CALEDONIAN. Stoping is being vigorously carried on, and this morning about five pounds of specimens were obtained.

COROMANDEL, this day.

Harbour View.—The leader is nearly two feet wide, of good rich-looking stone, which falls to pieces on being touched. The manager lias now prepared a paddock for the reception of quartz, as all stone will now be saved. A rise is now bein<_, r put up on the junction of the Harbour View and mullocky bodies. Althougli nothing has been seen during the week, the manager hopes to strike gold at any moment. Royal Oak.—Some more good stone was obtained from this mine. The crushing gave 117 ozs.

Anchor: The crushing from 14 tons stuff yielded 444 ozs gold. The Bright Smile starts crushing to morrow.

The Diamond,with mottled kauri, leaves for Auckland to-day.

WHANGAPOUA.—Arrived : Reward, and Albatross.

(Per Press Agency)

WELLINGTON, this day TENDERS.

The following tenders have been received for Motueka bridge contract : —Accepted, Mr Britain, Auckland, £5,150; declined Watson and Co, Auckland, £5,704 ; Stock, Christchurch, £5,076 ; Blair and Watson, Dunedin, £6,600; Goodall, Auckland, £6,959; Molley and Bronnan, Nelson, £7,757 ; Cameron, Auckland, £7,%0; Gibberton, Nelson, £9,586".

In a private letter to a cricketer here Mr John Conway, of the Victoria cricketers, says : —Everything towards playing in New Zealand is getting on satisfactorily. Their idea is to play only at the four principal cities unless time should enable them to take a small town or two en ponte from one place to another. After playing at Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington they purpose challenging the strength of the whole colony to play at Christchurch, as the final match. Mr Sweet is to write to the dill'erent places to secure their com pliance. Mr Conway will start in advance of the eleven, about three weeks, so as to have ample time to arrange all preliminaries.

CHRISTCHURCH. Monday.

AN UNNATURAL CRIME.

Samuel Meeshaui, a well-to-do citizen, having considerable interest in a large busi ness firm here, was brought up this morn ing charged with attempting to commit rape on one of his daughters, about 13 years of age. He was remanded till to morrow.

DUNEDIN

Monday. CHARGE OF RAPE AGAIN ST GEORGE

PROUDFOOT.

Gearge Proudfoot's case still continues to occupy the time of the Police Court, and as it progresses attracts considerable notice ia Dunedin. Dr. Murphy was the first medical man who examined the girl, but to-day he admitted that or Thursday morning, acting under instructions frem Mr Mackay, Davia Proudfoot's partner, he offered the father of the prosecutrix £200 as hush-money. This Avas after he knew criminal pioceedings had been commenced.

WELLINGTON, this day.

LICENSING PETITION.

A deputation of clergy and laity headed by Archdeacon Stock, presen-tedla petition to the Licensing Ben«h, praying that nonewpublic aus' licenses should be issued in the city. The Resident Magistrate for a long time declined to receive the petition, but as the other two justices considered it might be re ceived, the petition was placed in the hands of the clerk of tho Court. It was signed by 2,700 adults of the city. The Inspector of Police incidentally mentioned there were +4 public houses in Wellington proper, more in proportion to the population than in any other town in New Zealand,

pre_a» CHRISTCHURCH, this day. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE. Last night the City Council voted £50 to Councillor Hobbs for expenses attending the Wellington Municipal Oonference.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1877.



BOAED OF EDUCATION. WANTED, an Assistant Clehk; salary, £150 per annum. Applications, with testimonials, to be lodged with the Secretary, Wyndham-sttrect, on or bejor- vVeduesday, 10th Septtgnlxy inatoi-t. \V ANTED, 12 good Pick aivd Shovel V T Men.—Apply on tho works, Sale-etreet. some experienced General V T Servants at E. Henry's Regfctry, Short lmi-stre't. TV ANTED, for the country, Young % f Man or Lad that can milk.—Adam Lay bonrn. Fort-street. , a steady Wohian''Servant T T lor the country. — Adam Laybourn, j Fort-street. | -^H"ANTED, for the Waiwera, a Giifl to v t wait at table ami assist in the bedrooms. Apply to-morrow to R. Graham, Hi^h-street.



I TTtTANTED, a first-class Cook ; also a jTT Man who understands kitchen garden i ing.—Dunningham & King, Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED, Purchasers for Auckland made Socks, from wool spun andgrowD in the province.—J. Green. Victoria-street. T*7~ANTED, a middle-aged Woman for » * the Kaipara; must be a good Cook and Housekeeper.—For particulars apply to Mrs. Widdowson, Wakefleld-street. ANTED, Tenders up to 2 o'clock on Monday, 17th instant, for Additions to a Building.—For particulors apply Mr. Beedell, Eden Terrace. ] WANTED, two Lads to attend Engine I at Foundry.—Apply Phcenix Foundry Stanley-street. ANTED, hy a Professional Cook, te hire a Restaurant or Dining Rooms.— Apply at this office. WANTED to Let, four Rooms, 12s. per week furnished, Bs. unfurnished; colo nial stove, good well, two 100 gallon tanks, large drying ground.—Apply to Mrs. Embling, second cottage from Belcher's Produce Store, Upper Queen-'strcet. Knrnngahape Road. W~ ANTED," V Married Couple without encumbrance; husband as coachman and handy man, wife thorough indoor servant. —Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED to Let, two Rooms, partially furnished, or the use of the Bedroom (furnished) hy itseif.—Apply Stab office. WANTED, two or three respectable young men as Boarders in Chapel etreet, near the wharf; terms moderate.— Hannaford's Agency, Queen-street. WANTED, a good steady Man accus tomed to farming.—Apply at 10 o'clock to-morrow at this oilice. "T"I7"ANTED, a few good Dairies Butter Vt and Eggs.—Dedwood Store, Ponsonby. ANTED, a strong Lad.—Dedwood Stor_, Ponsonby. ANTED, a Providore for the s.s. Durham. —Apply to master on board. TV ANTED" to"Sell",l^irst Ciioice Josepir- TT me Kid Gloves, 2s and 2s 6d per pair ; lot of Ostrich Feathers, 7s 6d each.—W. Eyre, Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. WANTED, a strong Lad ; also Improver to the Cabinctmaking.—W. O'Brien, Grey-street, opposite Market Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant ; must he a good laundress.—Apply at once, Mrs. T. W. Leys, Franklin-street, near Napier street. WANTED, Tenders to erect a three roomed Cottage; labour only.—A. Ladd. at Mynott's, next DornwalPs. WANTED, one or two respectable Lodgers in a comfortable home; no children ; every attendance : situation pleasant and healthy.—Terms (including washing, &c), £1 Is. per week.—Osborne House, Albert-street, second from harbour, left side. WANTED, an active middle - aged woman as General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Clcghorn, Epsom. WANTED, an Assistant Book-keeper ; references required. Application by letter, until the 12th instant, stating salary.— FISHER & CO. WANTED, the Ladies of Ponsonby cum Dedwood, to know that they can do as well at the Junction Drapery Store as by going into Queen-street, and much better for tho proprietor, J. Goodhall Brown. WANTED to Purchase, Empty Sacks, any quantity; must be good and sound. —R, Baird, Victoria-street. "YTST" ANTED, a good Tanner, accustomed it to beamswork.—Apply "Weet Coast Times" Ofiice, Hokitika. WANTED, a Woman, as Housekeeper, for the Waikato. — Apply Prospect House, Parnell. ANTED Known, that the Latest Novelty in Kid Gloves, double-buttoned and embroidered stitched, in black, coloured, and light fancys, at 2s fid per pair, at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. WANTED, Purchasers for Ladies' Rink Collars, from 6d., with studs 9d ; Feathers, Is 3d to 12s each ; sleeve, collar, and shirt Studsf in 11-carrot Gold plate, 5s the set ; ditto, in Gilt. Gd. black Silk Windsor Scarfs, Is fid; usual price 2s Gd. A great variety of Ladies' Nic Naeks, &c., &c.—J. Green, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN, Carpenters' Pencils, lOd per dozen ; good Purses, id; Berlin Wool, Id and 5d per dozen; Poll Combs, 3d ; Rack Combs, 3d ; Infants Leather Boots, 9d; Men's superior Socks, Gd; Ladies' Stockings. 6d ; large bottles Scent, 9d ; Bonnet Shapes, Id ; Ladles' sewn Kid Boots, GsGd ;good lead Pencils, tid per dozen ; Slate do., 9d per 100; white-handled Magnifiers, 9d; a few Like nesses of your friends. 6d; Views of the Thames, Gd ; Spectacles, Is ; Handy -Shovels 6d ; splendid Black tea, 2s; Mixed do., 2s 6d; Pocket-Books, Id; Lace, Ribbon, and Ribbon Velvet, id per yard; Looking Glasses, 6d.—W. 11. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street^ WANTED, by a respectable, smart, and experienced young Man, a Situation as Steward or Barman ; first-class references.— Address, "Alpha," Wharl' Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a first-class Circular Saw Man.—Wm. Vickery, Nelson-street. -.j WANTED KNOWN, that J.C.Scovin, Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blond, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Office: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS ! ! MUFFINS! MUFFINS _-E„H. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he has commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of kindly favours and orders. N.B.—May be had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Ladls and Men wanted, ANTED Known, that D. Goi_die is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. O BRICKLAYERS.—Wanted tenders for building Chimney.—Apply Chalmers, Kyber Pas 3 Road. "IS EVONPOKT Ii ACE S. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. A Meeting of Residents will be heM at the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, on WEDNES DAY" EVENING, 12th instant, at 8 p.m. All persons interested are requested to attend. By order. raw ' - """"^ GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tbe matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and ha the Bankruptcy of Thomas Lonero-an, of Queen-street, in the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony erf New Zealand, Tailor, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Creditors of the said Thomas Lonergas will be held at my office, Supreme Cohil Buildimgs, Auckland, on SATURDAY, the Bth day of Septemher, 1877, at 11 o'clock forenoon, to receive my report, and to pass a resolution that the said Thomas Lonergan be forthwith discharged. Dated, at Auckland, this 10th day of Septem ber, isrr. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. C. E. Madden, Wyndham Chambers, Auckland, Solicitor for the said Debtor. "|7.0 OTE'S MIRANDA COAL. TESTIMONIAL. To Mr. Foote, Dear Sir,—l am happy _o inform you that since I have put in the new set of close barß, I find I b avo got all the heat close up to the boiler, therefore your Coals cannot be beaten for steamin-: purposes. I never used better, and am williflg to prove that I, John Haslett, Engineer, can keep 10, 50, ar 60 !_«. of steam, if wanted, with the greatest ease, and much less labour in keeping my engine clean. Therefore, please inform my fellow tradesmen. I remain, youra truly, JOHN HASLETT„ Engineer. OR SALE, very Cheap, a Boat, 18ft. lctag, fitted up with brass work and gratings, sails, and all complet..—Apply to J. G. Oliver, Boat-builder, Mechanic's Bay. "PRIVATE NOTICE TO THEPUBLIC. FIFTY HOGSHEADS OF BEER (not Water), referred to hy a St__r Correspondent, does not neeessarilly mean Colonial brew, but DUNEDIN XXXX. only to be had at S. FORI'YCE'S STORE, [Sc*"ssi Fort-street, Auckland I September 11,1877.



MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stak offlca, Wrndham-strowt. FOR SALE, or to Let, with immediate entry, a comfortable Nine-roomed House on St. George's Bay Road. Parnell, with garden and shrubbery, nearly half-an-acre, and a good well.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, 12, Queen-street. FOR SALE, cheap, two new Gas-bags, pressure board and oxyhydrogen micros- I copes.—D. N. Gamier, 77. Shortland-street, for L, Labonde. Wholesale Manufacturer of Kauri Gum Ornaments, Greenstone and Quartz. li^Oß SALE, 97 acres situated 12 miles from Auckland hy a good road, and ad mirably adapted for a Dairy Farm. The whole is fenced, and there is a three-roomed House and large shed, Sec, on the ground.—S. Vaile, i Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-street, next the| Post-office. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage and j Freehold Allotment in Cook-street.— j Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. I 4-* l *^A -SUBURBAN BUILDING SITE i cWi _>\/. of 2 acres; easy distance; com- j mands a view of surpassing beauty, which can- . not be built out.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. j O-yA CASH, Balance by« Weekly Payments ; c-W I v as agreed—Nine-roomed House, suit- ; able for Boarding-House or Family Resid mc£, I ten minutes' walk from Queen-stre-I.—S. Vaile, | House and Land Ae.ent, Shortland-street, next the Post-ofrice. I OR SALE OR LEASE, a substantial ; Seven-roomed House, with two acres of land, centrally situated, in Hamilton, Waikato. \ Apply to BB.'No. 1 Box, Hamilton Post-office. I FOR SALE, 90 acres of Land, admirably j adapted for the she of a manufactory, or for a pig and poultry farm. The whole of the purchase money can remain at 6 per cent. ; 8 j miles from Auckland, by a good road.—S. Vaile, j Land and Estate Agent, Sliortland-strect, next j the Post-ofliee. j ._£•?> jf| to £1000 LENT, on Building CSsS ra* \7 Society principles or on any terms j to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, I Vulcan Lane. Mortgages aud Loans negotiated. I FOR SALE (cheap), in the heart of the city. Freehold Allotment, 50 x 107, with I lofty, well ventilated building, 27 x 107 feet, ; admirably suited for a Builder's Shop, Manu- ; factory. Cooperate, Iron Foundry, &c. Price, £390.—5. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Sho.t- , and-streot, next the Post-office. j |IOE PRIVATE SALE. That Valuable Property at Ponsonby, now in the occupation of Mrs. Addey, comprising I Dwelling-house of 8 rooms, largo School-room, detached Kitchen, fitted with copper, ovens, I &c, erected on about one acre of ground, I having frontages to two streets, well fenced, thoroughly drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, &c. i SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, j Land Agents, Fort-street. "ijT.OR SALE, a Singer Sewing Machine, JD nearly new. Price, £5 10s.— W. Ferguson, ' Bootmaker, Drake-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE (cheap), on very ! easy terms, a really good and compact Farm of 100 a res ; first-class land, a large por- ' tion of it in a high state of cultivation ; a well j built new House of six rooms, stable, &c, &c, j with frontage to good main road and creek. The site for the intended Railway Station will j be either on the property, or immediately ad- ! joining, consequently makes it a very valuable ! investment for anyone wishing to lay out a j township, being centrally situated, and only 11 j miles Auckland by either metaled road or I water, as well as by rail. Would be a splendid j opportunity for anyone either to farm or other- I wise.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen street. ! -\r o t i c c. ',



For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. j P <fk ACRE FARM, 40 miles south of *Z?\y Auckland, substantially fenced, 20 acres Bush, 15 acres permanent Grass ; well sheltered, rising district. Price, £2 per acre. Terms easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland street, next Post-office. j FOR SALE, cheap, and on easy terms, a Brick Warehouse in the best part of High-street.—S. Vaile, House and^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. I.IQA —FIVE - ROOMED HOUSE and dW A. O\J. Allotment for Sale. The choicest view on Richmond Read. Ponsonby. Excellent garden. Easy terms.—C. Willianison, Vulcan Lane. O L E T, I w_.th immediate possession, HOUSE, and . ten acres of .Land, part planted 'with early pota toes and other vegetables; rent, £20 per annum. JAMES A. BROWN, Ellerslie Hotel. TO LET, a two-roomed Cottage, with colonial oven an well. —R. Donovan, Shoe maker, Nelson-street. TO "L"Et7Shop and Dwelling, Wakefield street.—W. Culpan, hack of premises. TO LET, a six-roomed Dwelling-house in Eden Crescent.—Apply to Geo. T. Chap man, Queen-street. T" O~LET, a weU-furnished Room, with fireplace, well adapted for a single gentle man, with or without board and attendance, close to the Catholic Ch .pel.—Apply at this office. TO LET. House and Shop in Victoria street, ne:^ Mr. Slater's, Grocer. Rent, 12s. 6d.—Apply nfext door. T.O LET, Shops in Wellesley-street, above Hewin's buildings, now nearly com pleted.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- House-street. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, ■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. C U L P A N, • PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUIgER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 icars' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. ■TO'EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPARA-PUNIU RAILWAY. Newcastle - Ohaupo Contract, Per manent Way, &c.



LENGTH ABOUT 19 MILES 60 CHAINS. Public Works Office^. Wellington, 13th AugusfTte77. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 12th Septem ber, 1877, for th« above contract. They m _st bs addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publfb Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Newcastle Ohaupo Contract (Permanent Way, &c.) Plans and specifications may be see» at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Tele graphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Eiagineer's Office by the same Dour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to he specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- Ge-_-al's Deposit Account only, and not to hearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. np~O B UI L D E~R~~S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 15th instant, for the erection of a Building at Epsom. Plane, &c., at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. "pTEWTON DISTRICT BOARD. ! Tenders will received till the loth instant by the above Board for the Delivery of Black Scoria Ash within the District. ROBERT T. WARNOCK, Chairman. September 10, 1577. mO PLUMBERS AND OTHERS. Town Clerk's Office, Septembers, 1877. Tenders will be received until noon of MO.N DAY, the 17th instant, for Works in connection with Hot and Cold Water Servitees at the New Slaughter-House, Western Spring Specifications at the office of Mr. E. Mahoney, Quean-street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. IP. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. All Accounts due by the J-_T. undersigned to be rendered, and all accounts owing I re-peetfully request to be settled at ov.■'■?..--...wa'd .ilcGa7ri.de, ("we*, Parnell.



' — ■•■=» ■ "YTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE IXI INSURANCE COMPANY OF,? NEW , ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This puuelv Local Company Insures against FIRK and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST C URR EN T I RATES. | : Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims I HENRY E. WILLIAMS, j Manager, j -lackland Branch. T> E W A R W. As there have been Timber, Copper,and Tools Stolen from the Beniamin Heape. at the North : Shore, I offer a Reward of Two Pounds on con ! viction of any persons guilty of the same, j ; JAMES McEWEN. FOUND, a Purse containing Money and Cheque.—Apply to Coupland and Co., : Queen-street. OST, a White Poodle Dog- ; answers to the name of "Beauty."- Any peison j leaving him with Mr. Geo. Bell, at Mr. Burton's I Grocery Establishment, Queen-street, will | oblige; and any person found keeping him after , this notice will bo prosecuted. LOST, a Chamois Leather Purse, con taining Cheque for £4 on National Bank, • now stopped, and some loose silver.—Finder re warded on leaving same at this ofiice. ONE POUND REWARD will be given by the undersigned on convintion of the person who threw a stone at. his window last night, and broke one of the large panes of glass. : —N. G. Lennox, Vincent-street. LOST, a dun or dull brown-coloured riding Horse, rising . years old; about | 11 hands high ; switch tail to hocks ; indistinct , brand on near shoulder.—One Pound Reward i for delivering it to John Gordon. Otahuhu. LARI -S O N AND CUT CUSTOM BOOT & SHOEMAKERS, j Importers of English, French, and Colonial 1 Leathers, Elastic Webbing, Boot Wobb Rivets, Laces, Drills, and other Boot Linings. A line of Colonial Calf, at "7 per lb. . M.D.L. and CF. Calf lowerthan can be bought j elsewhere in the market. ISOur stock of Ladies' and Children's Boots and i Shoes largely replenished per late ships. More I of those now fawous Ladies Oxford Shoes, at 7/6; a case of extra large sized Ladies' Kid Boots jto B's. Gentlemen's Kid Boots, Lome and Ox 1 ford Shoes. CLARKSON & CO., I Bootmakers and Importers, Sub-agents for Singer's Sewing Machines, 198, Queen-street, next Mr fidson. D~~ E~ D~WO O D STOKE, PONSONBY. Having disposed of my business to Mr. OWEN ROGERS, 1 hereby tender my sincere thanks to my customers for the very liberal support they ' have given me for tho past four years, and hope they will accord the same to m~ successor. AY. FAREY. WITH reference to the above, I beg to inform the inhabitants cf Ponsonby that it will be my oudoavour to sell the Very Best Goods in the Market at Town Prices. I, therefore, hope for a continuance of the patron, age bestow-ed on Mr. Farcy. Customers w-aited on for orders twice a week. All Goods punctually delivered. OWEN* ROGERS, Dedwood, 4th September, 1877. I HEREBY authorise Mr. Owen Rogers to receive all Debts due to me in connection with the above business, and whose receipt will he a sufficient discharge. W. FAREY. RE M U ERA. PRESBYTER lAN CHURCH. A Special SERMON to the Young will he preached in St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Remuera, on SUNDAY next, the 16th instant, at 3 p.m., by the Rev. G. B. Monro. Parents and Friends are invited to attend. At the close of the Service a Collection will be made on behalf of the Sabbath School. I^TORTH SIIO R E "WESLEYAN .13. CHURCH MUSICAL ENTERTAIN MENTS. NOTICE. The Seventh and Concluding Entertainment will be held on WEDNESDAY EVENING, 19th instant, at 7.30, of which farther particulars will be announced. THOS. J. HARBUTT, Hon. Sec. OUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notioe is hereby given that the Ordinary Half-yearly General Meeting of the Share holders of this Company will he held nt the Company's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, October 8, 1877, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, to receive the Report and Balance sheet for the half year ending 31st August last, and to elect tjvo Directors in the plac* of the Hon. H. Chamberlain and Joseph Howard, Esq., who retite, but are eligible, and offer themselves for re-election. The Transfer Books will be Closed from September 21 to October 8,1377. By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Auckland, September 7,1877. T> ÜBL I C NOT i^CLE. JOHN MILLER, whoa few days ago adver tised that he would not be responsible for his wife's debts, now revokes that order, informfng the public that it was only on account of a small domestic quarrel, and done in the heat of passion. JOHM MILLER.



AUCKLAND A M A T E U R ATHLETIC CLUB. A General Meeting of the Members of the abovenamed Club will be held in the Thames Hotel on THURSDAY next, at 7.30 p.m. Business : To receive the Report of the Interim Committee, and elect members. A. KING, Interim THE Annual General Meeting of thp Members of trie Auckland Cridket Clilb will be held at the Thames Hotel on THURS DAY EVENING. 13th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To receive Treasurer's Report, and elect Officers for ensuing year. Members, and those intending to become members, are requested to attend. SAMUEL. JACKSON, Jr., Hon. Sec. A.C.C. /^REAT |p LEAR ING DALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. tST LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY! A. LINABURY & CO., 201 &206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THHS DAY COMMENCED, AND WELL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kept this' Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best of Everything at and Under Wholesale Prices!!! The STOCK consist* of eveii-y description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and proudly executed Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK JTf) BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF CfOST! I! A TINABURY& 201 fc 206,' QUEEN-STREET IGTSW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY The Fourth Call of Ten Shillings p^r Share on the Third Issue of the Company ws__b. payable at the Company's Ofiice on MONDAY, the let October, 1877, By order of the Board of Directors. CHARLES IRVIN BLLER, I . For the Managing Director, Auckland, September 1,1577.