morning only, and thanking God that you have initiated this relief, I hasten to enclose what I can—£2s —hoping that I may bo allowed to repeat the mite again, for all will be wanted. Between this and January our fellow-creatures in India will need everybody's mite—given now at once —then repeated again and again ; and may C4od bless the fund.—Pray believe me, my lord, ever your faithful servant, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. The Eight Hon. the Lord

INDIAN FAMINE FUND.

I:\ the list of subscriptions published yester day, Messrs T. and o. Morrin's donation should have appeared £20 instead of £10, and Adam :md JLabaii is a misprint for Adam Laybourn, £1.

CHURCH MEETING IN THE CHORAL HALL.

THE animal general Church meeting was held last evening in the Choral Hall, and was very largely attended. Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of the Dicwjese, occupied the chair, and intro duced the proceedings in c short speech, stating that the meeting w;:s in accordance v.ith a resolution passed at rhe Synod, that such a church meeting for their mutual benefit should be held. His Lordship then called upon the choir, which sang "Christiitn, dost thou se ; - them, on the hoiy ground." and the beautiful anthem, "Lord, for Thy tender mercies' sake, lay not our sins to our charge." The Rev. E. C. Stuart. 8.A.. the Bishop-elect of Waiapn, read a very excellent paper on " The Urbanisation of Native Churches;"' full ef sound thought and useful suggestion. Mr Smart reviewed the social elements of heathen life, speaking from his owb experiences in con nection with the English Chv.rch in India. He then shewed that church organiso.tion began with the person, and was represented in mind | and character. A native church organisation was ! not to be altogether developed by a regularly ordained clergy and consecrated bishops, but the characteristics of natives must be admitted, j and the church must take raot in the native race. As these forces were of a social character I it was important that the habits of the people I should be known. Mr Stuart said it -was too common to regard the Bible as being exclusively a code of laws and methods of procedure. It was manifestly a history ; first principles lying embedded in the narrative, and to these was to be referred that wonderful development of spiritual life, which made the P.ooh the wonder of all ages, and the basis of religion itself. In conclusion, the rev. gentleman t>aid a compli ment to the general character of the New Zealand natives, and recommended Native j Church Boards as the best means of producing: j happy results. (Cheers.) The choir then sang i the hymn " Wlien wounded sore the stricken heart lies bleeding and unbound." The paper prepared by Captain Tilly, K.N., on "Sailors' Hornet," which the captain had evidently taken great pains to elaborate!, was read by the Rev. Richard S. Hassard.of St. Matthew's. The value of a Sailors' Home in I Auckland was enunciated as follows:— I The Sailor's Home assisted "to raise the self respect and character of the seaman, in as far as the effect of such institutions will do it, by providing him with suitable and economical accommodation when out of a ship, with a place easy of access— hi the njavagement of which he has confidence ; where his fellow-boarders will be men of his own calling, and where he can deposit his money, or to which he can send his remittances, ultimately leading, it may be, to to the establishment of a savings' bank in con nection with the institution, as at ether places." ■ The paper gave numerous statistics O,'S to ! the working of Sailor's Homes in other countries, and combatted the several objec tions made against such " homes " by selfish and other persons, still there are many men among v* who have an intimate knowledge of the workings of Sailors' Homes and their beneficial action*. Captains of vessels expect to find their best men at the Homes. Shipping officers are in favour of them. Some of the evils of the pernicious advauce-notc sys tem are remedied by them. Men are encouraged in .provident habits. Drunkenness and crime | are decreased by their action. Their success is ! undoubted. Is the time come for one here? | We have already a Xaval Training School, and ' the Home is the natural complement to it. . .

Now, in Auckland we have a grant of lund in a convenient situation, but whether tho site is large enough is very doubtful, for we must bear in mind that to succeed they must not be. as the

"Nautical Magazine puts it,' too baiTack-iike.' but we should look forward to its having its indoor and outdoor amusements, its library, and navigation classes, a3 well pa its skittle-alley, &o. " ilr Keals, the architect, bad furnished Captain Tilley with a plan and full particulars as to cost, etc., which were fully described. The choir having sang " Good Christian uvm rejoice, with heart, and soul, and voice," Dr. Ellis read a very amusing ami instructive paper on " Wasting Time?'and shewed from numerous examples that great men, " England's worthies." owed much of their success in business by their economy, care of time by diligence, and the em- Dloyment of leisure hours in useful pursuits. Dr. Ellis pointed especially to the lives of several eminent medical men and physicians, such as Dr. Jenner, Sir Ucn.iamin I-Jrodie, Sir Henry Holland, and others. Dr. Sllis blended a number of humourous anedotes with his paper which caused it to be highly relinked by the audience. The choir having sang " When ZVlorningi Gilds the Skies," Rev. William Calder read the last paper of tho evening.^on '"Church work in country district?," which con tained some useful hints fouiiue:! on liis own experience in the Wnik'-.to districts. Several hymns were sutig by the united choirs under !he direction of Mr Brown, and votes of thanks passed to the authors of Sha papoca. when the meeting closed with the benediction by tlie Bishopr The whole vrac of a very interesting character. The collection, made at the doors amounted to £11, out of wliieii the expenses oi: the evening will be liquidated, a<>& tho balance paid to the funds of tho Home Mission.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

From the ''Australasian" of 29th. September:— Nothing sensational has transpired in the betting market this week. For ttie Derby Firft King still holds the pride of place, though he its closely followed by Chester, about whom 4 to I iv small amounts has been accepted since he arrived from Sydney. Woodlands and Savanaka are about equal favourites for the Cup, and we have heard of 500 to 50 being booked in favour of the latter. Amendment receives support at 100 to 7, and The Painter at 100 to 5, and 1,000 to 25 has been accepted about The Diver. Fci the Maribyruong Plate, Bosivorth (full brother to Richmond) has beeu backed to win a solid hundred at 10 to 1. thbV.i;.c. Dehby. ito 1 agst First Kin.? (wanied— o to 1 off) 1 — 1 Chester (ik and off) 10 — 1 Woodlands (off) 10 _ l Waterfowl (tic) 10 — 1 Pluto (off) 10 — 1 —- Amendment (off) 10 — 1 Cap-a-pie (off) 10 — 1 Rapidity (on). M-iiUBYiiNONG Plate. 100 to 10 agst Bosworth (tk). Mblboursk Cup. 100 to 10 agst Woodlands (off) Syrs oat 71b 100 — 10 — Savanaka (tk) 3yrs Ost 21b 100 — 7 Amendment (tk) 3yrs ost 121b 100 — 5 The Vagabond <otf) 3yrs (Jst 'Jib 100 — -1 Wate rford (off) 3yra 6st Wba 103 — 5 The Painter (tk) oyrs Bst 100 — i Irish Sfev,- (tk) syrs 7st 51b 100 — i Tom Kirk (off 6yrs 7st lib 100 — 3 Artful Joe (tk) Syi'S 6st 121b 100 — 3 R. Ci'iisoe (tk and off) lyrs Bst 101b 100 — 3 Device (off) :!yrs 6st 21b 100 — 3 'Glenorniiston (off) 3yrs|sst Jilo 100 — 3 Haricot (tk and oil) a 7st 71b 100 — 3 Salisbury (off) 3yrf» Gst 21b 100 — 3 —— Volo (off) 4yrs'7st 51b I 100 — 3 Filibuster (off) 4yrs 7?t 21b 100 — 3 Aldinga(offUyrs7stlolb 100 — 3 — Chester (oft) Hyrs Gst 121b 100-3 The King (off) syrs 7st 21b 100 — 3 Newniinster (off) iyrs Bst 21b 100 — 3 Adelaide <off) iyrs Sst 100 — 3 First Kicg (off) 3yrs 7st lib

;! Augur" winds up a cursory analysis of the "Cup," horses with the following :—lf I were in a prophetic spirit, I don't think I should look further than the Painter, Robinson Crusoe, Woodlands, Amendment, Aldinga, and the best of Wilson's for the winner But how are we to know that from Pluto, Fitzroy, Device, Devilshoof, Hawkesbury, Hotspur, Portrait, Perth, and Glenor'miston there may not come a couple of three-year-olds that have improved quite as much as either Woodlands or Amendment? It is possible ; and some of the elders—such as Haricot, Irish Stew, Volo. Co'iuette, and Evenliglit—are so lightly treated that one of these may be quite capable of settling the pretensions of even the best of the young ones, lue public will do well to watch and wait, and bear iv mind that Woodlands, who won the Guineas and A. J. C. Derby ; Janitor, the Hawkesbury Handicap ; and Amend ment, the Metropolitan, were not backed until the litst minute."

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWK CORKKSI'OXDKXT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, thk day. ALBURNIA. Another winze is now being sunk on the mn of gold in the Whan, 4f> east from the old run. The winze will go down on the run of gold cut in the drive at the bottom oi the winze.

SHAREMARKET.

Moanatairi's weak ac 87s, ex div : Albur nia's brisk at from 90s, to 91s 6d, to 92s 6d, Noonin and party, tributers of Piako crushed 80 tons for a return of H7iozs.

Mcars and party, watchman tributers, realised 98ozs from a small crushing.

A meeting, convened by the Mayor, is to be held this evening, to raise subscriptions towards the Famine Relief Fund.

The Waitekauri Co. have knocked off nearly all hands, including Mr Wilson, the manager. It is stated DO be from economi cal motives. Mr Corbett takes charge of everything. It has been decided to present the rescuers in connection with the late gas accident at the pumping works, with gold watches each, instead of making any distinction, and this gives greater satisfaction, as all did their level best. A mimber of Ohinemuri natives are clear ing out for the Piako at the invitation of Tarapipipi. The so-called native outrage at Matatoura is strongly condemned by the natives, who say the officiousness of the police, and not j resistance of the natives is to blame. j

[PKESS AGENCY.]

DUNEDIN, this day. HIGH-CLASS SCHOOL.

j A movement is on foot to establish a j Proprietary School to give high-class education. It is proposed to form a Company, and issue one hundred £100 shares, and as soon as £50 arc subscribed. A preliminary meeting will be held, and necessary arrangements made to obtain a site for the school ailbrding proper playground, within two miles of the city. The head-maeter is to be selected from England, at a salary of £700. ATTEMPT TO THROW A TRAIN OFF THE LINE. A deliberate but unsuccessful, attempt to throw a train off the line haa been made at Burnside.

WELLINGTON, this day.

THEATRICAL. The Rev Charles Clark is successful. Thatcher is working energetically for the Levy-Athan. j A diorama of Parliament is being painted for St. George's Hall.

DUNEDIN, this day.

LIBERAL DONATIONS. About £1,700 will be subscribed in Dun edin for the Indian Famine Relcif Fund.

WELLINGTON, this day.

THE OUTWARD MAIL. The City of New York sailed yesterday at four p. m., from Sydney for Auckland.

ICHRISTCIIURCH, this day.

PHOTOGRAPHS ON GRAVESTONES.

The Synod last night threw out a bill for prohibition of the insertion of photographs in gravestones. The practice has been adopted at Avonside Cemetery. DROUGHT.

The long continued drought induces sevions apprehensions for crops.

THE DIOCESAN SYNOD.

The Synod met at 2 p.m. yesterday. Bishop's Court.—Mr AY. Atkin and Mr F. D. Yonge were appointed members of Bishop's Court.

Consolidating Trusts.—Colonel Haultain. on behalf of Mr G. P. Pierce, moved, " That the following trusts be consolidated:—Cathedral, Auckland, Native school, Native Pastorate, Bishopric Endowment, Tamaki, Ouehunga, and Diocesan Trusts."—Agreed to.

Home Missions.—lt was agreed, on the motion of Rev. R. S. Hassard, "That this Synod should recommend the formation in every parish and district of a Home Missionary Society, and that the Standing Committee be requested to furnish quarterly to such societies leaflets giving some account of the districts to which aid is given by the Home Mission Fund.

Mr Crispe seconded the motion. Agreed to. CoKO-itASDEL. —Mr Woollams moved, "That the Diocesan Trustees be instructed to pay to the minister or Coromandel a sum equal to the interest on the balance of the amount received by them for the right of zuining at Coromandel (Wynyardton).

After a lengthy discussion, the President said he thought this was a special case, and he should recommend the Diocesan Trustees to pay £15 towards the stipend of the minister of Coromandel.

Mr Woollams said he would accept the suggestion of tho President, and withdraw his Resolution.

The recommendation of the President wa3 agreed to by a, vote of the Synod.

Tiie New Zealand Hymnal.—The discus sion of the ovening took place on the motion of 1 the Rev. A. G. Purchas, " That the Right Roy. j the President bo requested to ask the Most Rev. ■ the Primate to carry out; the resolution adopted 'by the General Synod in its last session, in j reference to the copyright of the " New Zealand ; Hymnal,' by transferring tho same to the Synod. i That in the event of the proprietors of the j hymns submitted by the Hymnal ' Committee of this Synod to the Generel Synod, ! according their permission to this Synod to ! print their copyright hymns, it is desirable that a new edition of 'oho ' New Zealand Hymnal," which shall contain the said hymns, be issued at as early a date as practicable. That the Right Rev. President be requested to make j the necessary arrangements for tho above pur- I pose." Mr Ivirkbride seconded the motion. Mr Burrows moved as an amendment " That further difficulties have presented themselves i in respect of the enlargement of " The New Zea ! land Hymnal,'this Synod respectfully requests ! the Bithop to snnction the use of ' Hymns | Ancient and Modern' in any ot the churches in | his diocese." Mr Brady seconded this. ; Several membp.rs spoke in favour of the original motion, and several for the amendment. The Rev. C. M. Nelson supported the latter. but the Rev. Mr Purchas said the " Ancient and Modern" contained doctrines objectionable, and i not in accordance with the teaching of the ; Church of England. On the the vote being taken, that all the words of the original motion, after the word "that," be struck out, and the words of the amendment stand part of the question, the President declared it carried in the affirmative. The amendment was lost, after a very close division. The Episcopalian Conference.— Mr Rice moved "That, seeing tho Right Rev. the Bishop of the Diocese, has been labouring sedulously and successfully here during a period of nearly eight years, and that his Lordship may consider it desirable to visit England upon the occasion of the Pan-Anglican Synod, convened by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, to assem ble in Lambeth in the year 1878, thi3 Synod, without entering upon the question of the pur pose or utility of that assenibly, desires to ex press its cordial recognition of his Lordship's services, and its hope that his Lordship will exercise his wise discretion in regard to visiting England." Colonel Haultain seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. TiieU'esolutioxs of the Indiax[Bisiiops.— Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell moved, "That con templating with much thankfulness to Almighty God the large amount of peace that this ecclesi astical province has enjoyed, both under the late Primate and the present Diocesan, and considering that this diooese has been the chief scene for these Islands of the labours of the Missionaries of the Church Missionary Society ; that those Missionaris have very cordially co operated in the work of the Church in this and Other dioceses; and that no Synod in* the pro vince has been upon any previous occasion called upon to consider such questions as thewe raised in those resolutions, this Synod not being cognisant of any peculiar circumstances in India that render those resolutions necessary, declines to enter upon their consideration." After discussion the motion was carried, when the Synod was adjourned until 6 p.m. on Mon day. * __________________

THE EVENING STAK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1877.



To sit on your verandah, and really enjoy the open air on a sunny day you should procure the luxury of a Japanese Verandah Blind, made of thin bamboo, casting a delightful shade without entirely obscuring the view or gentle breeze. These may be purchased for a small sum at the City Hall Arcade, varying in length from nine to twelve feet. As also the Patent Roller Blind, for windows ; self-acting, of simple construction ; highly commended by all who ipive tried them. Every new house should be litted with them. The greatest variety of Linoleum (the world-renowned cork lioor cloth) Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Tablecloths, Curtains, Drawing-room Suites, Dining, Sitting, and Bedroom Furniture, is to be seen at the City Hall Arcade. C<a*pets measured for, cut out, and laid free of charge by the proprietors.—HOLLOWAY, Garlick, and Gran well.—[Advt.] REPUDIATION. — . Apemantas says "Never trust a man." He was not a bad judge of bipeds; there must have been 'some of my contemporary sort about nt that time. If a man's word in business or out of it'cannot be relied on you won't be far - wron"" if you say the canine species will makef his' acquaintance sooner or later. We are never too old to learn ; when I go to <__ the Justice again I shall be particular i that my witnesses don't grow cobwebs in 1 their meuiories. A choice lot of meat for Saturday• the city challenged for quality



or quantity. Roasts of beef, 4d to Gd ; lambs, 2s 6d to 4s 6d per qr. ; superior made sausages, 4d ; pork pies, 4d each ; corned beef, from 2Adto 3£d; poultry dressed. Hams and bacon from 7d ; saddles and haunches of mutton.—6. Hvlme. Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. —At the top shop only.—[Advt.]



TO BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted a good general hand.—None other need apply.— Edward Pore, Queen-street, Onehtuiga.l WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply at this office. ANTED to Purchase a 12-liorse^ power Engine; either portable or stationary.—J. W. Waller, Onehunga. WANTED, a good Jobbing Smith.— George Leahy, Oustom-House-street. 'ANTED, to Sell a lot of White Shirts, very good quality. Will be sold below cost price.—J. Alwinger, "Victoria-street. mO BUSHMEN.— Wanted, Pit Sawyers _E_ to saw ti?nber for a dam by contract, and a few first-class Bushmen for Whangaroa.— Apply Governor Brown Hotel, between 9 and 10 on Monday morning. WANTED, £2500 on good security.— Robert Home, Land Agent, W' ELLINGTON'S robbed Auckland of Lutsk's £50 Never iiiiud !it wt u.% stop me from supplying magnificent Pota toes at 241bs for Is ; delicious Butter, lOd per lb ; fresh Eggs, lOd per dozen. Work ing Men ! patronize your friend —T. B. Hannaford. Queen-street, corner opposite fire-bell. WANTED, a young Man to drive a horse and make himself general useful. —Apply at the Captain Cook Brewery, New market, Mondi.y morning from 9 to 10 o'clock.^ WANTED, two or three good Tailors and Tailoresses ; also, an apprentice and smart Boy for the shop.—Apply J. Aiwin ger, Tailor, Victoria-street. WANTED, a General Servant at Mrs Wilson's Bakery, Kyber Pass Road. '\\f ANTED, People to crowd in To-night VY for their Bargains in Boots, &c, like they did last Saturday.—W. H. Darnpier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-strcet.



TSTANTED, good General Servants, V i Cook, Laundresses, Assitants in house work, and Nursemaids, for town and country, —Miss Colls' SoJoct Registry Office^ WANTED, a good General Servant— Mrs. Tisdall. The Deanery, Parnell. ANTED, a small second-hand Foot Lathe, or large Hand Lathe. —Address, " Lathe," Star Oflice. WANTED, Black Polish •Eggs.— The undersigned wishes to purchase 2 dozen of Pure Black Polish Eggs, for hatching pur poses.—Apply to Mr Edward Darby, U.S. Dining Rooms, Queen-street. WANTED TO SELL, ray So: New and Second-hand Furniturv. the premises are to be fitted up i'or n Workingman's Public Baths. N.B.—Noreuso able offer refused.—Cheap Furniture a corner of High and Victoria-street East WANTED, a complete Hand-Sewing Machine (Grover and Baker). Adam La> bourn. Fort-street. WANTED, for the country, a Boy to milk, iScc. ; good home.—Adam liCj bourno, Fort-street. mO CONFECTIONERS.—Wanted, a JL Lozenge-maker and Hand-pan Man ;to a good tradesman the highest wages given.—D. Hamilton, opposite the Market, Queen-street. O BUTCHERS.— Wanted to Let, an oid-eatablished Butcher's Shop in Wake field-street, lately occupied by Mr. R. Giles.— Apply house above. TO Architects, Surveyors, i&c. —Wanted, a Situation as Draughtsman. References given if required.—J.W.lL, Stak Oflice. IIT ANTED, a Body Maker for Gisborne. V V Apply lo Cousins and Atkin, Vic toria Steam Carriage and AYliecl Factory, Auckland. ANTED, the Boot and Shoemakers of Auckland NOT to seek employment at Mr. Henms's Excelsior Boot and Shoe Factory until the present strike is ended.



WANTED, for ;i few weeks in the country, a kooc! Needlewoman; one that understands dressmaking preferred.— Apply to Mrs. 11. Niccol, North Shore. WANTED, a French Polisher.—A.pply at this office. T^ST"ANTED, Tenders for Purchase (for Yv remo\al) of Newton Academy, Kara ngahape Road; size, 10ft. x 20ft., with lean-to and porch.—For information apply to MeßS>'S. Ashton & Son, Insurance Buildings. TIT ANTED K2JOWN.--T. &H. Heath, t v City Market and Upper Symonds-street for Boots and Shoes; cheap and good. ANTED KNOWN, every description of Jewellery, Old Gold, Silver, Musical Instruments Bought, Sold, or Exchanged, at the London Loan Office, under tho Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. TJBXANTED KNOWN.—The Lowest y t Rate of Interest in charged at the London Loan Oflice, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. 1 V&7" ANTED those m want of Money to » v call on their Uncle, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. "T&TxINTED KNOWN that J. Hart has 7 t • opened the Loaa OfQce where any sum' from I/, to £500 can he had on every description of jewellery, watches, ladies' and gentlemen'B wearing apparel.— Note the address: .T. Hart, London Loan Office, Victoria-street, under the Theatre lloyal. ANTED to LET, a Brickyard at Hamilton West, Waikato. Pug Mill, Kiln, and Working Material on the ground, in good order. Terras easy.—W. Davis, Hamilton West. 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 t to effect a Speedy Clearance. DRAPER. — Wanted an Assistant Draper; also an Apprentice to tho Drapery.—Milne and Choyce, Milliners and Drapers, 222 & 22!, Queen-street. WANTED Known, that I am Selling Oil" for two weeks only. I have about •100 Ladies' Chignons left, and I will sell them very cheap, Od to 2s; Plaits, from Cd to Is 3d ; Chignon Boxes, only 2d cash: lot of Maltese Lace Collars, Is and 2s each ; Croche Ook-irs, Is ; lot of Linen Collars, Id each ; Black Dress Buttons, 2£d do/xin ; Children's Sun Hats, Is 3d to 2s ; Bonnet Shapes, 2d each ; Children's Straw Hats, lOd, new shapes ; Blank Beaded Belts, only Is 6d, worth 3s; Crochet Cotton, 2s Jd bos ; Papor Collars, 5d box ; lot of Artificial Flowers, 2d. 3d, and Id each ; Washing Lace, Id to Is Id yard; a few Pieces of Summer Dresses, 6d to Is yard ; lot of Velvet, Nos. 30, 10, and 50, 3s Cd, 4s Gd, and 5s 6d per piece of 18 yards : lot of Ribbons will be sold cheap (fcoing out of this line); Children's Kid Boots, 33 (3d ; Maids' Lace up Boots. 1 and 2 size. Is Cd, 2 pairs for 8s Cd ; Ladies' Kid Boots, 7s Gd; Men's Bluchers, Gb 6d and 8s ; good Figs. 9d box, 6 boxes for Is : Cod Liver Oil, only Id bottle ; small bottles of Salad Oil, 4d; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, 7d per dozen ; good Tea, 2s M per lb., equal to 3s Tea, 31 bs. for 6s ; Bath Bricks, 3d each ; large bars of Soap, 5d ; Clothes Pegs, 1 dozen for Cd ; Whiting, 51bs. for 6d ; Sperm Candles, lid lb. packet; Brown's Corn Flour, Gd lb. packet; Epsom Salts, 5d por dozen packets; Peacock's Jams, Sd per tin ; Washing Powder, only Gd dozen packets; Lemon Peel, Is Sd per lb. ; Cocoa, Is Sd Ib.; Wood Matches, Is 9d per gross, 2d dozen; Spectacles, only Is ; lot of Spectacle Cases, only 2d and 6d each; Note Paper (G sheets), G En velopes, 1 Sheet Blotting Paper, Pen, and Pen holder, only 2d packet. Selling Off for two weeks.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street.—Large Pie Dishes. 2s each; Chambers, 2s and 2s Gd; small Wine Glasses, 3d ; Salt Cellars, 3d each, 2s doz.; Glass Egg Cups, Id each ; Thimbles, 3 for 2d ; Baking Soda, id lb. ; 3 of the best Chignons and a box, for is Gd; Mouse Traps, 2d each, I for 6d : Light Blue, 9d lb. ; Glass Sugar Basins, full of iaai, only lOd; Glass Tumblers, with, jam, 9d; Glass Cream Juga, with jam, 9d ; Washing Soda, 41bs. for Cd ; Children's Elastic Garters, only 2d pair.—October 17,18"7-



WANTED, a Youth to look after an Engine.—Apply Star Office. WANTED KNOWN.—W.H. Dumpier has, besides the now celebrated 2/ Tea, Infants' Coloured Boots, lOd; Children's strong do., sizes G and 7, 2/; fresh lot of white and pink Ribbon, Id per yard.; very wide do., 2d ; Ladies' elastic side Boots, 1/; fresh lot of Prunella Boots: Men's canvas Shoes, 4/G ; Poll Combs, 3d: Ladies' white Stockings, Cd; Girls' Straw Hats 10d.— Victoria-street, corner of Hobsoii-street. ANTED TO SELL, a lot of Boys Hats, slightly damaged, at Is., worth ; ?s. First choice Josephine Kid Gloves, 2s. 6d. the raair; a lot of Long White Ostrich Feathers cheap.—W. Eyre. Enniskillen House. WANTED KNOWN.—I have J-ist Opened a First-class Assortment of Ladies' Underclothing-, Corsets, Children's Sun Hats and Sun Bonnets, &c. and are offering them far below Town Prices.—F. TOMLINSON, Draper. ParnelL ANTED, Buyers for a small lot of Corned Be«f, at 25*. per lOOlbs.—E. Reoves. Butcher. Victoria-street. ANTED, the Public of Auckland to know that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, lias just opened out two more shipments of Men's, Boys', and Youths' Summer Clothing, i which will be sold at large discounts, to make t room for a third ■shipment shortly expected pe-t City of Anckland.



WANTEDJ 10 single Horse Teams and 20 Pick and Shovel Men.—G. Dempaey, I Reclamation Works. WANTED, immediately, a General Servant.—Apply at 4 o'clock sharp to Mrs D. Oxley, Cliff Cottage, Graham street. XITANTED, a Doctor for a ship about T T to sail for London. For terms, &c., apply_to_ M. Niccol, Custom-Honse-stroet. WANTED Knoira, that much time and trouble will be saved, and a grei)t saving effected, if the public, instead oE running into different tailors' shops, will call upon I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, who offers the best Weßt end of London Clothing, in the most fashionable styles, at prk-es fully 30 per cent, lower than they oau be mode in Auckland to Order for. Any garment will bo altered to siiit. BOARD and Residence at Scarborough House, Pamell. AN ENTERTAINMENT will be given in the PRIMITIVE METHODIST SCHOOL-ROOM, Franklin Road, on MON DAY, the i22nd inst., when Mr. Blomfield's Tonio Sol-Fa Class will render the following choice selection :—" Wake to the Hunting," "The Dearest Spot on Earth to Me." "English Beauty," "Stare of the Summer Night," "Hark I How They Sing," " Come now Maidens on the j Sea," " Up, Clansmen, Up," " Softly Falls the Shades of Evening." The IJev. B. J. West- ! BROOKE will also give the following readings on ! Kpitaphs :—" Tombstone Theology," " Tomb- i stone Poetry," "Tombstone Simile," "Tomb- ! stone Puns." To commence at 7.30. Admission Is; children Gd. /f "1 RAZING at Rcmnera ; good grass and \JT plenty of water, with good shelter ; terms easy.—Apply to Mr Althorp, on the Farm. A" GOLD WATER, Tailor and Habit ' . Maker, Wellesley-stroet. Clothes made j up in the latoet English, American, and French styles. SZ^H AETNEESHLP NOTICE. ' j Notico is hereby given that the Partnership i heretofore existing between the undersigned. Matthew Henry Frost and Cuthbert John Featherstonhangh, as Wholesale Wine and Spirit? and Produce and Commission Merchants, carrying on business at High-street, Auckland, ! under the style or firm of "'FROST & C 0.," has ! this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent i The Business will hehecforth be continued < under the style or firm of Frost and Co., by i Matthew Henry Frost, who will, and is hereby ' authorised, to respectively pay and receive all debts owing by and to the late firm. Dated at Auckland this 20th day of October, 1877. MATTHEW 11. FROST. C. J. FEATHERSTONHAUGII. Witness—R. Laisiiley, Solicitor, Auckland. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY." IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act. 187G," and of the bankruptcy of William Kennedy, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention )f the said William Kennedy to make applica :ion to this Honorable Court on WEDNESDAY, he 31st day of October instant, at the hour of 11 j'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as )oundol can be heard in that behalf, that an Drder of Immediate Discluirjje niay be granted ;o him. Dated, at Auckland, this lflth day of October, 1877. W. R. ROBINSON, Shortland-street, Solicitor for Debtor. IN the matter of the !I Debtors and Credi tors Act, 187G," and of the Bankruptcy of WALTER OLIVER BEST, of Auckland, Shipping Clerk, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Creditors of the said Walter Oliver Bost will be tield, at my oilice, Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of October iestant, at twelve o'clock noon, to re 2eivo the Trustee's Report, und to grant to the Bankrupt an Order of Discharge. Dated at Auckland this 18th day of October, 1577. TIIO3. MACFARLANE. Trustee. Hesketii & Richmond, Bankrupt's Solicitors, Wyndham-street. p I T V It A T E S. FINAL NOTICE. Town Clerks Ofiice, Oct. 19, 1577. Notice is hereby given that all persons "who lave not paid current rates and iirrears, will be iable for legal expenses for the recovery of ;ame. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Cleric ,~K i QTE A M TO NAPIER, rfT^feSl&v K~* WELLINGTON. LYTTEL- and DUNEDIN. STAR OF THE SOUTH, vVill leave for the above ports on WEDNES- ' JAi next, carrying Passengers and Cargo. (largo taken at low rates. For freight or passage apply to . ; COUI'LAND & CO., 208, Qucen-Btreet, ' "i UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE ' £\- RAILWAY. j SAWING PUUIItI TIMBER. i Tenders will bo received at the ofllcc of the { mdersigned, up to Noon of SATURDAY, I Dctober 27th, for Sawing I'uriri Timber in ' Auckland Yard. Snecifiotions to bo seen at Auckland, New- I narket, Onehunga, Pukekohe, Mercer. Drury, I Newcastle, lliverlieatl,and TlelensvilleStations; i ilso at office of undersigned. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. |3O ROU GII OF PARNELI, i EXCAVATING, DRAINAGE, KERBING, CHANNELLING, &C | Thoi Tenders received for the above works laving proved unsatisfactory the Borough Council hereby call for fresh Tenders for the same;works, in accordance with terms, specifica tions, and conditions, to be seen at the Borough Mice, on and after TUESDAY next, 23rd nstant. Tenders, to be rendered on Forms procurable it this Ofiice. endorsed as above, must be odged at the Borough Office by 12 o'clock noon j m FRIDAY 7, 20th October. ] The lowest or any tender not necessarily icccptcd. J. B. STRANGE, Town Clerk. Borough Office, 20th October 1877. A AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. The ordinary Monthly Meeting Will be held in ;he Museum Buildings, on MONDAY, the 22nd instant, at 7.20 p.m., when the following Papers will be read:— 1. Description of new species of Coleoptera, by Capt. T. Broun. 2. Description of two new Mollusks, bj T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. 3. Notes on a Branched Nikau Palm, by S. Percy Smith. i. On the reason for the Disappearance of the New Zealand Birds, by D. C. WILBON. 5. On Technical Education, by J. C. Firtii. The attendance of Ladies is invited. | T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. DEVONPORT LITERARY CLUB. A LECTURE will be delivered in the Devonport Hall on MONDAY Evening, October 22. by J. BLAOKMAN Esq. Subject: s The Heroines of the Poets." Also a Musical Entertainment by the members and friend.3 of the Club. Particulars in next issue. ONSONBY ROAD, opposite All Saint's Church.—A new 5-roomed Cottage to let or for sale.—Apply B. Tanner, agent, corner of Queen and Shortland-streets. ERSONAL. — Mr Thomas Ste waxt some time since a Private in No. 1 Com pany Auckland Kiile Volunteers, is requested to call on Mr Laishley, Solicitor, Auckland. MOUSE Wanted, to Purchase ; must have six rooms and good allotment, within a mile of Post-ofiicc. State terms.-C Williamson. Vulcan Lane. BOARD OF EDUCATIO N. Wanted, a Teacher for the Maungatawhiri Valley School.—Applications to be forwarded to :.lie undersigned on or before the 9th Novem- j ber next. EDWARD RHODES. Chairman Pokeno School Committe,



ORTICULTURAL JEjXHIBITION, With a view to the cultivation of a taste for the Improvement of Working Men's Homes and Gardens, It is proposed, to hold a HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION, IX TIIE ELLERSLIE GARDENS, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 1577. The Prizes offered below are open to all com petitors complying with ti>e undermentioned Rules :— Ist. That, except where otherwise specially jjto •eided, the competitors must be mechanics w artizans, whose hours of daily labour commences at 8 a.m. a;v:l closes not earlier than 5 p.m. 2nd. Special prizes will bo given for pot plants. Vegetables exhibited by destitute children of any Home or Naval School. 3rd. Plants for exhibition will be taken to the Exhibition and returned to exhibitor free'of charge. Persons intending to exhibit can com municate with Mr. D. Goldie, Custom-house street, daily; or Mr. L. 11. Green, Auckland Market, on Saturdays, so that arrangements may be completed- The following is the schedule of Prizes: — Collection of 20 Plants, G of which : must be in (lower 60/ and 30/ Collection of 12 Plants, i of which must be in flower 15/ and 10/ Collection of 3 Miscellaneous Plants 7/6 and 3/6 ~J.™ i, 6 FueL sias, all flowering 10/ and 5/8 ~ G Roses „ 7/(5 and 3/6 3 „ „ 5/ and 2/6 ~ 3 Petunias (double) .. 5/ and 2,0 ~ 2 Primulas (white and pink) .. .. f>/ and 2.6 1 Primulas {any colour) 2/6 Collection of (j Variegated-leaved Plant's .. .. 10/ and 5/ ~ 0 Begonias (variegated) 10/ and 5/ ~ 3Lycopods .. .. 7/6 and 3/6 Cut Flowers. Collection of 21 Roses 15/ and 7/6 12 , 7/6 and 3/0 ~ 6 Gladioli .. .. 2/6 and 1/6 „ 12 Verbenas .. . .&5/ and 2/6 „ 12 Pansies 5/ and 2/6 „ 6 Petunias (double) .. 5/ and2/G Vegetables. For the best Collection of Vegatablos 20/ and 10/ For the best Head of Cabbage or Cauliflower .. 2,'G For the best Bunch of Turnips, Car rots, Celery, Onions. Parsnips, Rhubarb, or Radishes .. .. 2,6 each. A Silver Teapot Special Prize will be given by Mrs. Oratten, of the Thames Hotel, for the best collection of 20 Pot Plants, grown by any gentleman's gardener, 6 of which must, be in flower. For the best Collection of Cut Flowers 5/ For the best table and hand bouquet, grown and arranged by the ex hibitor „ „ 5/ A Special Prize will be given by Mr Perkins, of the Occidental Hotel, for the best Floral Design. N.B.—No Prize will be given in any class of exhibits where there is no competition. Mr. swanaon, M.H.R., will give the following : —Int. A Prize of SM 2s, for the best kept Vegeta ble Garden, in which the Vegetables are grown Cor home consumption ; 2nd, a Prize of £1 11s jd, for second best; 3rd, a prize of £1 Is, for the third best. Competitors to select their own iudgea. , I). GOLDIE, lion Sec. TO SHIPWRIGHTS AND SHIP BUILDERS. Tendors are invited for- repairs to topsail schooner ' Mary Ogilvio." Specifications and full particulars to be seen at the ollioe of G. W. BINNET, Agent. Tenders to be sent in not later than MON DAY, 22nd October, at i p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. AU CXL AN D REGATTA CLUB. The Annual General Meeting of Members [Subscribers of not less than £1 is.) will be held it the Club-room, Thames Hotel, on WEDNES DAY, 2ith instant, at 7.3J p.m. Business: Balance-sheet, Election of Officers, S:c. THOS. HENDERSON. Jun., Hon. Sec. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. NOTICE. Any obiections to the proposed Levels in Upper Queen-street, to be lodged on or before lie 2oUi instant, with tiic undersigned, where plans may bej inspected. J. WARREN, Chairman. October 17,1877. nn o builders. Tenders will be received up to Noon on PHURSDAY, the 25th instant, for the erection }£ School Buildings in Nelson-street, for the Board of Education. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. v^"~V -,".s -;^C?vs- T> OA R D 0 F EDUCA TIO N. 1> WANTED, a Teacher for the Hamilton West School : a married man preferred, whose wife 3r daughter can teach sewing, &c. Applications to be made" to tho Board of Education, Auckland, on or before 31st October -ns tan i. JOHN KNOX, Chairman Hamilton District School Committee. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND ! PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIR S T ANN UA L SIIO W, To be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1877, j Being 11.R.11. the Prince of Wales's Birthday), j AT j ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. Certificates will bo offered for the following— HORSES SHEEP CATTLE SWINE DAIRY PRODUCE DOGS POULTRY PIGEONS LOCAL INDUSTRIES HORTICULTURAL For further particulars see Handbills and Books All Entries to be made on the Association's Printed Forms, to bo had from Messrs Buck land, Hunter and Nolan, and the undersigned. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Pro prietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking- ! house, in Auckland, on MONDAY, the 22nd day j of October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the ; Half-year ending the 30th instant, the Election j of a Director, and for any other business that may be brought.before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. ' JOHN MURRAY, ' For the Inspector, j It is hereby notified that Josiah Clifton ' Firth, Esq., has given the necessary notice i that he is a Candidate for the vacant seat at the | Board of Directors. Bth October. 1877. ■ BANK OF NEW ZEALAND." The Transfer Books of this Bank will be ; CLOSED from MONDAY, the loth instant, till MONDAY, the 22nd idem, both days in clusive. " ; JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector, i Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, sth October, 1577. ; BISMARCK & FRENCH REPUBLIC GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). j The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will bo held at the Company's Office, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 30th inst., at 2 p.m.; to receive the Report and Balance sheet, election of Directors and Auditors. F. A. WHITE, Manager. October 19, 1377. TNTER-NATIONAL RIFLE MATCH. ; JL " Erix-go-bragh." Volunteers (Irishmen) you are requested to attend a MEETING-, at the Drill-ehed, on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, at 7 o'clock punctually, to arrange a Team to contest in the above Match. ARTHUR MORROW, Capjain No. 3 Company, A.R.V. Di AMAGEO ()ATS.~2OO sacks Oats at 103 to 12s per baft at Coupland & Co.'s Produce Stores, Queen-street. T^R APERY AND CLOTHING. J. SMITH, on the wrong side of QUEEN STKKET, next the United Service Hotel, ha-= Just Revived from Home a Bought Job Lor of SILKS, at a heavy discount; also, a Large Quantity oti MEN'S CLOTHING, which he rinct?i lds to aHLL AT A Shall Profit to clear, — J. SMITH, on the wrong side of the street,



FOR SALE, a 5-roonied Cottage and Freehold Allotment in Cook-street I Samuel Coolirane and Son, Land Agents, Fort j street. ; El OK SALE, a good second-hand Bread j J4J Cart.—Apply A. Mackie, Royal Standard j Carriage Factory, Durham-street. TJ7IOR SALE, 254 Acres Good Land, i>ear Jj Wairoa South*—3ter particulars apply to J. F. Stewart, Commission Agent, Shortlaod stroct. | 4"-®l A <*> £I°W) LENT, on Building ! o&aw1 JL \V Society principles or on any terms i to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, i v ulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. TO LET, in Paniell, a Grocer's Shop, doing a good business.—Apply to W. ; Vaugha.il. TO LET, Two Shops, one corner of Wyndham and Albert-streets, and one in j Wyndhani-street, nearly completed.—Apply J. I Hamilton, Baker, Albert-street. j ryi o l I T i JL Those Commodious Premises, lately occupied by Herr Schott, 30, Shortland-street, suitable for Evening Parties, Assemblies. Lec tures, and Concerts, &c., &c. If required, the adjoining Premises, consisting of twelve (I*2) Large and Spacious Rooms, suitable for an Hotel or Private Boarding-house. Terms easy. Apply to SAMUEL BROWN, Shortland-street. N.B.—The Hall is open for engagement any evening during the week. Terms moderate. TO LEI', a seven-roomed House, top of Grey-street, left-hand sida.—Apply to Samuel Cochranc and Son, Fort-street. FTIO LET, or for Sale, a good 6-roomed JL House in Gundry-street, Newton.—Apply to Mrs. Syinons, on the premises. TO LET, House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-street.—Apply next door. "VTORTII SHORE.—A six-roomed Fur -L% wished House to Let; splendidly fur pijhed, and well situated. Also, several Dwel- and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. judder. T ANN'S CELEBRATED FIEEFi.OOF SAFES, on Sale,a: JS an b street. Also, 00 oases . -is, •■ FOR SALE, avj - >.v fceco ( /. <y Basket Phfoton.—A. Mac VEoy ard Carriage Factory. Durham ■ treet £i Kf\ -FTVK-lIOOMJLD HOUSE, Rich cWX^l/. rncne: Road, for S. ?e for £150 ; ex ?? li?2^yiew'1i?2^yiew' vavo ■ ::. . good well; easy terms. C. Williamson, E-: ■ r . Agent, "Vulcan Lane. RIO LET, at -.no corner of Ckxlrington- JL street and Great North Road, conttnandin g a delightful view of the Surg - Hills estate a wcll-nnisued Six-roomed House, with three tire-places, cup-boards, dresaer in kitchen, oven water laid on sink, etc.—Apply to R. Downey' on the premises; or to Mr. Baxter, corner of Karangahape and Newton Roads. JT? "fl 15s. PER ACRE.—CO acres of good Land a *. c? 011!? °/ Auclda"d.-S. Vaile. Land Agent, Shoj-tiand-srreet. n. :t the Post-offioe. ■6 CAS Tt; £2r>o at s Per cent, Balance by £r ~i . Jf eekl£ P^ments of 15s. Price. £350 Co, m|°r^ bl? well-nnished Suburban Residence —a. V aiie, tahorLand-street, next Post-office. 4-* 44H0 -COUNTRY STORE FOR SALE, t * Y 1 in a ra Pl(ily rising district. Cor ner lot ot 1 acre, with Store and Six-roomed Dwelling, 4-stall a table, Slaughterhouse, Sheds, &c. Price, £280. There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. "TtTORTH SHORE.—For sale cheap a3 ----LM roomed Cottage ;to be removed.—Oliver Mays. TfflOß SALE, a First-class Five-roomed _1_ House, and 5 a«res good Land, and well, orchard, and every convenience. 306 feet front age, centre of Whau township, close to Railway Station. — Apply to W. H. Connell, Vulcan Lane; or, John Newbold, Whau. TnOE SALE, a marine family Residence, _a. with 2 acres of iand and splendid view, at Bella A ista, Ponsonby ; just built,' frontago to \V a*temata River; fresh water creek running through the property, and sandy beach for bathing, boating, Sco. Terms very easy. Also to let, comfortable iiesidence near Ponsonby gall. Apply at office.—Musefield & Co. .^f^^Z-iA-—^ 0^"SE ~of sis rooms, with o<-J'Ay Jc\J Coal-shed, well, &«.; situated in the best part of Vincent-street; price £210.— a. vaUe, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. ;£o£!0 CASiL balance by weekly payments, CT--' a very neat and pretty Cottrasce, 20 mmutos walk from Queen-street; price £250.— S. \aile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street, next the Post-ofttce. T O ACRE'S of GOOD LAND, fenced, divided J-Ay mto Paddocks, and in Grass; with •J-roomed House, Cowshed, &c.; only i miles from Auckland; pi-ice £300.—5. Vaile, Land ana Estate Agent, Shortland-street. next Post olhce. ___ _ _ _^ For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters or a mile from Helensviile 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. T~T\O LET, .spacious and convenient Offices, _B_ with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for tiie law, wine, or general mercantile biisinesa.—Apply to W. Aitken. rglQ LET, a six-roomed Cottage, one _sl. minnte's walk from Remuera Station.— Apply to G. IMoiris, Wakcfiold-street, or on the premises. mo LET OR LEASE, a good Sk- JL roomed House on the Mount Eden Road, fourth house from Toll Gate.—Apply at he house, or to C'has. Layer, Builder, Kyper Pass Aucldand. _^? ~i PER FOOT. Capital Building c*te>'-!4_ AUetment ll(j and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot bo built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. FOB POSITIVE SALE, a Lemonade and Sodawater Manufactory, doing an extensive and profitable business. £100 cash required. Principles only dealt with. Satis factory reasons for the Proprietor wishing to sell out can be giyen to a genuine purchaser.— Robert Home, Land Agent and Hotel Broker. '■'. TWfORTH SHORE. — Good dwelling JJi houses and Cottages to let in the. best positions —Oliver Mays, Post-office Store 4* 1 PER FOOT.—Allotment for Sale, off do/X Upper Queen-street. Money advanced to build with.—Weekly repayments taken.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. XjILLERSLIE GARDENS. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. PROGRAMS OF SPORTS to be held at the Ellersiie Gardens, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1577. Prince of Wales' Cup, Ist prize, £20; 2nd, £3; 3rd, £2. Amateur Race, 300 yards, handicap, for mem bert of recognised Cricket, Rowing, and Football Clubs, and members of A.A.A. Club, Silver Cup. Maiden Race, 120 yards, Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £2. Hurdle Race, 220 yards, Ist prize, £3; 2nd. £1. Mile Race, handicap, Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. Walking Match, 3 miles, handicap, Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £1. Lumpers' Race, once round the course, each man to carry lewt. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize, £2. Boys' Race, under 15, 100 yards. Entries, 13, on the ground. Ist prize, £1; 2nd, oa. 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 S p.m. For the other events (with Entrance fee of os, name?, colours, etc., of competitors), on Satur day, 3rd November, at 8 p.m., af tor which no entries will be received under any pretence whatever. The Prince of Wales' Cup will be competed for in two running handicaps of 150 yards and 600 yards; for running first in either of the Handicaps, six points will be allowed; for run ning second, four points ; for running third, two points. JAMES A. BROWN. I A TTENTION !—VI CT OEIA SA COMPANY, A.R.V. "• The Monthly Inspection of the Company will be held on TUESDAY next, 23rd instant, in the Drill-shed, at 7.30 p.m. i Every member to attend to ensure capitation. By order. THOS. 0. SELF, Col.-Sergt., Secretary. ' J 0. 0. ¥~ M. U., A. D. LOYAL GOOD INTENT LODGE, No. 4369. Members are requested to meet in the Lodge room, Cook-street, TO-MORROW (Sunday), at 3.30 o'clock p.m., to attend the Funeral of our late Bro. Joseph Bradley. Members of other Lodges invited. Regalia: Black Sashes and White Glove?. WM. LEWIS, N.G. ME;RCHAiNTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement, Magazines, v.ur-ie. and ether Works bound in all styles, 'oy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbimter, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Zvlanufao- Wyndnsm-street.



/CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 1 \J BERESFOKD-STREET. SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SER VICES, 218T October, 1577. Morning, at 11— Rev. J. llobertsox. Afternoon, at 3— Rev. J. A. Caygill. Evening, at 6.3o—Rev. W. J. Williams. Collections on behalf of School Funds. Hymns from Sankey and SJiss's Collection. ANNIVERSARY SOIREE, TUESDAY, 23rd OCTOBER, 1377. TEA, in the School-rooEi. at G. 30 p.m. PUBLIC MEETING, in the Church. 7.30 p.m. Chairman: Rev. J. Robertson. M.A. Opening Address by the Chairman. Choir, " O Thou whos-j Power Tremendous." Speech. -The Church and the School"— Rev. R. Laishley. Choir, " O Power Supreme." Speech, " The Teacher and his charge"—J Newman. Esq. Choir, "Hymn of Uic Moravian Nuns" Speech, "The Parent and the School"— Eev G B. Munro. Choir, "The Midnight Prison Song" (Paul and Silas) Tickets, Is. 6d. each, can be obtained from Messrs. ChamptaloiiT) and Cooper, or any of the Teachers. "W- E SLEY AN CHURCHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY).



PITT-STREET.-Morniag, 11, Her. W. J. Wil liams : Evening, ti.3o, Key. W. ICirk PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Mr. Jessop ; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Martin. GRAFTON ROAD. — Morninsr, 11 Key T Buddie ; Evening, 0.30, Rev. H. H. Lawry. UNION-STREET.-Morning, 11. Mr. Olphert; Evenina-. ti.3o, Mr. Beaumont. PONSONBY. - Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk • Evening, G. 30, Key. T. Buddie. NEW NORTH ROAD.-Afternoou. 2.30, Rev. w. J. Williams; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Rosser NORTH SHOUK-Morning, 11, Rev. H H --wry : Evening, C.30, Mr. Jesson _' rT EDEN.—Mernkig, 11, Key. J. Wallis. %} RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, S. Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— looming, at 11, Rev. B. J. Wearbrooke ; Even in;,', at 6.30, Rev. W. Tinsley. Subject: " What will the harvest be ?" nriHEATKE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening JL Services (under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association), October 21, 1577. Doors open at 7.38: Service to begin at S, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats froe. Q[T. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN K3 CHURCH, Fonsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning:, at 11 and Evening, at t5.60., by Rev. Mr. ftuncinian. LORNE" STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, October 21. — Morning: "The Enthusiasm of Religion." Evening: " Priestly Absolution v. A Pure Charch." (By desire). 'NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH. Temperance Hall Albert street.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morninar, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. "PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services : To-morrow—Morning, at 11, Rev. \V. Tinsley; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. B. J. Westbrooke. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. — Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow, in the morning and evening, by Rev. Mr Carrick, from Canada. "DRICK MA KIN G- MACH IN E. FOR SALE, a Machine, capable cf turning out 30,000 to 10.000 Pressed Bricks per day ; sine? pie in construction. May be inspected ;in g-ood working order; nearly new.—Apply to FRANZ SCHERFF Fort-street.



A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM _dL MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the U"ttehsitt of New Zealand;. The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and oth October, FARQUHAII MACRAE, Head Master. D U C A T r~O"N A L MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Welleslev and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and I inclusive. CITYWEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES.—EngIish, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c., Mr. Harbison and 3lr. Gray. Terms: One Shilling per week. FRENCH (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly snccesfinil as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of thi3 language are invited to call and observe his method oi instruction, I^TOTICE ol? REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Pinm ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hia own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. miE RETREAT, PA EN ELL. MISS ROBERTSHAW'S Pnpila will He assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The course of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including the higher branches of Mathematics, Latin, Drawing, and Pain 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 : Dancina-, £1 Is k Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. IWfATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE J-l INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital 51,000,000 Reserve £G6,000 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRM and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST C U'R RE NT RATES. Pkompt and Liberal Settlement of Claijuit : HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Vuckiand Branch. B. TONKS ~~ R. c. CARR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1877. GREAT LAND SALE,



B. TONES & CO. HAVE been favoured with instructions from R. Graham, Esq., who is retiring from business, to sell, at their Mart, oh the above date, at 12 o'clock, The Following Valuable Properties: Ist. The ELLERSLIE HOUSE and 26 AGRJES. 2nd. The ELLERSLIE HOTEL & GROUNDS. 3rd. SIX HUNDRED ALLOTMENTS, suitable for small Farms, Building and Residence Sites. Terms easy. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24. HANDSOME WALNUT PIANO Trichord, by Bord, ' Velvet Pile Carpet and Hearthrug, Music Stool Music Cabinet, Mable-top Glass-back Cheffonier (Walnut), Dining-room Suite (Horse-hair), Coffee Tables, Mahogany Card Table, Whatnot- Rimu Sideboard. Handsome Writing Desk, Handsome Tea and Coffee Service (Gold China, 82 pieces 3 Handsome Tea and Collee Service (electro plated), E. P. Candlesticks, Albaster Clock on stand, E. P. Cruet and Cake Basket, Alabaster Ornaments, Champagne and Wine Glasses 3 Chinese Trays. Handsome Pictures, Ornaments Walnut Drawing-room Suites (in Green Ret) &c, 9 pieces), Elegant Pier Glass, shaped ?0x 50, &c., &c., &c., Removed to Maet for Coxvexience of Sale. rpi-IE subscribers have been instructed to JL sell, as above, on Wednesday, 21thinstant, a^ the Mart, Fort-street, at 11 o'clock, The Property of a Gentleman leaving the Coluny- The above HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, most Of which is very handsome and nearly mow. Will be on view at the Mart oa Tuesday. -J3rd instant. SAMUEL '"■OCRKANE AND SON,. Auctioneers. TTOV." is the Town Water Supply to JLJL Pay ?—By Calling at Geo. KITCHEN'S Licensed Plamber, Lome-street, where you can nave your work done at a reasonable charge,