Catholic Institute, and was more Catholic than the Catholics. Mr Lusk had stated there were only three Catholic schools m Auckland where elementary f.dueation was taught. He had telegraphed, aud found the number to be twenty-six. Mr Rees paid a high compliment to the conscientiousness of the Catholic members ■of the House. Mr Lusk apologised for Ins blunder. The House then divided on a motion for third reading. Ayes, 43 : — B.aigent, Railauce, Bowcu, Brandon. Burns, Camngton, Curtis, lusher, Fox Gibbs, Hamliu, Harper, Joyce. Kelly, Kenny. Lumsdcn, Lusk, Macfarlane, Maunders, McLean, Montgomery, Moor house. Morris, Murray-Aynsloy, Ormond. Ree.i, Reid, Reynolds, Richardson^ Rich mond, Rolleston, Sharp, Shrimiski, Stevens, Stout, Sutton, Swanson, Tav/iti, Wallis, Wason, Whitaker, Williams, Woolcock. Noes, 1G : Barff, Brown J. C, De Latour, Dipinan, Douglas, Oisbome, («rey, Henry, Hodgkinson, Larnnch. Macandrew, O'Rorke, Seaton, Thomson, Tole. and Wakeficld. A lengthy discussion ensued on the motion that the Bill do now pass. Mr Wakefield talked agninst time until half-past ten, at -vvhich hour the Education Reserves Bill was fixed to be considered. In the course of the debate, Mr Barft replying to Dr Wallis, said he v.-ould ratlior boa goldfields infidel, than a Scotch Presby- ; terian bigot. . i On resuming, the Opposition were tern- i blv sold by the Speaker declaring lie would take the sense of the House whether the de bate be continued. A sharp duel occurred between Messrs Wakeiield and Reynolds. Ultimately a division was called for : ayes, 44 ; noes, IS. Mr Wakefield wished to speak to the main question, but his voice was drowned ; with cries of " No." Mr Reynolds, as usual, rose to a dozen points of order. Sir Robert Douglas moved that Mr Wakeiield he allowed to spe?.k in quiet ness. Mr Wakefield then scarified Mr Reynolds for his interruption, aud ssaid he would read the whole Bill through, so that the_ House might know what it was really voting on. There was a general stampede of members, and Mr Wakefield sat down in less than ten minutes without carrying his threat into execution. Mr O'Rorke disputed Mr Swanson's statement that denominational institutions wore an entire failure, and its endowments only wasted, especially mentioning one i;i Paruell. All the ' denominations were quarrelling amongst themselves, and there was overwhelming proof that the system was ignominious. The Speaker ruled that the Education Reserves' Bill must be remitted to the Waste Lands' Committee, and the second reading passed without opposition. The House adjourned at 12.30.

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

YESTERDAY afternoon a painful accident took place near the railway station. Mr Spicer, the sufferer, has been doing prelim inary services on the line, and was yester day returning from Onelumga by the 2- 40 train, when at the corner of the engine shed Mr Spicer jumpod off the train, but had miscalculated his proximity to the corner of the building, against which his head struck ; he was thrown back on the ground, one of his feet unfortunately got on the rail, and a carriage wheel passed over it, from the instep to the heel. He was taken to Dr. Kenderdiue's residence, where it is unnecessary to say lie received every atten tion. The sirii'erer is a nephew of the doctor's. It is believed that amputation will not be necessary.

VOLUNTEER INSPECTION PARADES.

THE Drill-shed presented a lively scene last evening, owing to the music of the bands, and the monthly parades of .several com panies of Auckland Volunteers. The Vic toria men mustered "well, about 45 being present, under command ofJCaptainDerroin. Lieutenant Mahon, and Sab-Lieutenant Skinner. The Hobeone numbered 55 men, under command of {Captain Digram, Lieutenant Clifton, and Sub-Lieut, Connolly. Tiie roll was under the supervision of Sergeant-Mai or Haslem, A memorandum by Major Ltisk was read to the Companies notifying that Volunteer who hold scrip issued previous to the 30th April last must exercise the same in the purchase of land before the 31st of October, 1877. All [Volunteer land scrip issued hereafter must be exercised within six months after the date of its issue. No scrip _ will be issued to any Volunteer whose claim is not sent in within six months after he lias be come entitled to claim the said remission certificate. No Volunteer shall be entitled to claim a remission certificate, who, on the 31st of October last (1376',) had not then been three or more years an efficient Volunteer. Officers commanding corps will in future send in claims for remission certificates at the end of each month; and embodying all claims in one sheet, which must show whether the claimants have, during their service, been serving in different corps of companies, and the period in each." The Scottish Company, under Captain Mowbray, were paraded at the same time, assisted "by Sub-Lieut. Home.

THE SHIPBUILDERS' MEETING.

(To tho Editor of the "Evssrsc, Star*. Sir,—Will you kindly insert the- following in reference ts a meeting reported in yours 01 Friday last, and convened by Mi- Bi:,'elow. lam very sorry ho should have made such state ments. lam sorry because I know they arc not true. Mr B. stated he was suspended for em ploying some men who coukl not agree with their fellows, and says he was surprised, and eouid not believe he was so served. Mr B. must have known (for he had a copy of rules) that if he employed men who did not belong to the society, those who did could not work there, and of that he was reminded: but, I should have thought Mr B. did not care; that it was iust what he wantea ; and he was slctd, for they were only a lot oi! curs who would bark bat were afraid to bite, and he has on many occasions spoken in the most con temptuous manner of both masters and men ; and how often has he said he would go into ship building but that he would have to'send to America for men, for there were none here. And this is where he makes a mistake. In his estimation there are only two men in the land (there used to be three, but one has left, and the country would not suffer much if the other two men did), Mr B. is at liberty to employ whom he chooses, and he has always done it, but this time I fear he has been Jed astray by one of the men. and he might have known that this man's name appeara ar tho cud of the- book n.~- one of rho?e who drew up the rules. The other scood man is—well, sir, no man at all— for if 1 had been guilty of such conduct I wouid be ashamed to meet not only my fellow workmen but anyone, and Mr B. knows this quite well, andnodoubt thnusrhtas he was fresh from gaol he would naturally be hard up. I can tels Mr B he has gone the wrong way to burst up the Union, if that is what he wanted. Captain McKenzie and Ca ntain Macfcrewmay be great friends of his, and no doubt they are, but how they are soing to help I know not. Captain McKenzie thinks by looking us out, as if that could be done more so than it is now. and has been for the past two years. There is no one who would lay down a vessel in slack times to employ men at half time. And yet they quote what "is done at home. Can they trad anything like this done at home J (Ou.v corres pondent, whose letter w e have been compelled to condense, here refers to the employment or. boys, and to Mr Niccol'a yard.) He says: -Some or Captain McKenzie's remarks cannot pass. He knows quite well he pays less wayes here than elsewhere in the colonies, and should also know that we reduced our wages one shillibs per day, because we were led to believe that by so doing there would be more work, and T think we have a right to say what our wages are, as well as ho has~to say what be charges for the things he sells. He. would think it a fine state of affairs for a buyer to say to him, I am not going to give that, I can only afford bo and so, and am not going1 to give more. To say that the men would rather work three days for a high wage than six days for a moderate one, so that they might have time to drink and quarrel, is a libel on the body, who are as respectable a set of ship wrights as can bo found anywhere, except one of the very good men his friend Mr B. was em ploying at the time. Hoping you can find space for this, in order that both sides may be heard, and oblige one of the poor curs who bark but never bite. I romain, yours, etc,,— Ship %vriqiit.

BAPTIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.

The Baptist Church of "Wellesley-street. under the pastoral care of Eev Allan Webb, held their anniversary tea :md public meeting last evening. The tea v,ras provided, for convenience sake, in the large room oC th« Young Mens'Christian Association. The tea was tastily set out with due regard to taste and appetite by Mesdames James, Holloway. Chambers, Phil son, l 3'--ir;-on. Prime, ljaiubourne, Jones, Rout, Loverock, Battiey. Uaze, Herapath, Olar-K, and Bigelow; and I\Jissc3 Coleman and Walls. After tea and uraec, the Kocdlycotnpijny ad journed to the chapel u> enjoy "r.lhe feast of reoson and the How or sou.." A number of ministers occupied the platform, with the Kood humoured pastor in the chair, viz., R^Y S- '• Bu.-idle "VV Ti:isle", ■-'■ F. rittvcnicoJ. and .'.lessrs y r ..~ op\i ii Taylor, itev. J. T. ilinr.on having retired to another part of che chapel, as he saia, i to enjoy the singiag-, for ''(bstanee lends en chantment to the son-.\ The choir sans an opening aathem, :'-nd j.%.0> . ims*e)f er.u-a-ed in prayer, with t,he_iwolin»• that— ~'m Pravor is tlio soul s sincere tieiiro. Uniittered er exoressed," as Montgomery, the venerable poet of ShefiTeiu, hatii siiid. Uev. Mr Webb then iutro ' due ---d the proceedings with a rev,- remarks ion his experiences his connection with ! Yv'elb-slev-str'ic!, and advocr.tea co-opor.ition ;is the eiiiof element of Piiccessin a Chui-eh : their work though divided, should blend into one harmonious whole. He referred also to Iho kindness he had found anionj; the congre '■■itiop. towards him, and ha thanked thorn for Fheirgenerou3 sympathy. Mr Fry, the secretary, then ivad the report _ for che. yuar. The report waa of a ijicasinj,' charficLcv, and shewed that work had been done. Thirty-one persons had boon added to the membership of the church during the year—lS by baptism, and 13 by dismissions from other churches. A3 far ao could be known, the number of members on the books was 289. A Christians' Band had been organised. The Lay Preachers' Association was next noticed. Kight of iis members took it in turn to supply the pulpits oi three of the stations, viz., Pavnell, Ponsonby, ami JVlount Kden. A Tract Distribution Society and I Church Visitation Society had also beeu formed, j Rev. Thomas Buddie spoke on changes in life, and reviewed Auckland churches of the past in comparison with thc-pe of the present. Rev. Mr Hiuton, oi: the Thames, made a very humourous speech on Thames people, their unfilled churches, their ups and downs, with medit ations at scrip corn er. When he got to the Thames he thought he was at no man's land, andt here was no other place to go to : the people com plained that, they had but two walks, one to Tararu and the other to Parawa', but both \v«ve very beautiful. The Thames absorbed his whole beinc;, and the memories of his former life faded away like sunset through the mist of evening into oblivious night. They were al?o blessed with a "Bright Smile" with a number of un smiling shareholders His musings at scrip i corner were vary amusing; he listened for the secrets, but not an audible word could he hear. Speculators' tones of voice are low, and not for preachers. He speculated in his own mind as to what they were doing at scrip corner, and wondered if scrip was calculated to improve the mind and morals. A frisnd nudged him, "Mr Him on, r:e careful; don't invest." lie replied, "No fear: I've an empty pocket." lie believed that

" Happy is the man at the Thames who has no money." The other speakers of the evening wore—Mr Thomas Dick, of Dunedin; P.sv ft. Taylor, of Pitt-street ; Rev R. F. Macnicol, of St. James'; and Ucv Wm. Tinsley, of Alex andra-street;. The choir, under the leadership of Mr Theophilus Cooper, sen., sang—" Cojuh unto me," " judea, happy land," ll The. prodiyal child." " Hear my prayer," " Sound tlie battle cry." concluding with Iho doxology.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" The Shaughraun," after three representations, still assorts its claim to popularity. Last nisrhi the Audience were very enthusiastic, and on several occasions the piece was interrupted with loud and continued applause, which was in all cases well deserved. Mr Wheatleigh invests the character of Conn with an inoiFable charm, and we doubt whether the most straight-laced lady i;i the dress circle would desire to see one of hia many fan Its eradicated. The good-natured open-hearted scapeprace has always been a favourite comedy character, and generally comes in 'or the lion's share of public sympathy. " Conn, the Shaughraun," has his prototype in Charles Sur ace in "The School for Scandal," and Young Honeyman, in "The Good-natured Man," but we question whether either ot these creations of the two most accomplished Eng lish comedy authors Of the last century comes up to the "'Shaughraun " in poini. completeness or detail, and elaboration of the dramatic points. Had Boucicault never sketched another character, he would still have been famous lor this alone. Next to the title role Mr Leopold's Corry Kinchelia is the most artistic imperson ation. This picture of rascality is drawn very faithfully, a<-d is consistently maintained throughout. The brogue, too, was perfect. Mrs Searle's Widow O'Reilly is another capital portrait, for which one or two Irish "ladies' we know might have sat. Jlr Helton's Captain Molvneux is painstaking and studied, buf it lacks freedom and repose. The picture of -Miss Ffolliot, drawn by Miss Tilly Andrews, is very attractive and quite original, which is a merit even if the sketch doea not come up to others we have seen. Both Miss Henderson as Arte O'Neill, and Miss Daly as Moya, were eminently pleasing. I\lr Verner's Robert Kfolliot is natural, and nicely balanced. .Mr riearle's Father Doolan was dignified, and full of noble pathos, while. Sir Melville's Harvey Duff was as mysterious and melodramatic as could be wished. The piece is still running.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWS CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE SHARKMARKET. Sales : Alburnia, £5 10s ; Cure, 7s ; Piafco, 14s. Kuecbonc 'and party, working a tri bute block in the Moanatain on terms with the company, crushed a large tonnage for a return of GOoZs ISdwts. .Smith and party, tribnters of the West Coast, have 220z.s fidwts. CALEDONIAN. The Caledonian is breaking out No. 2 reef near the Red Queen boundary or No. 1 level. The stone is superior to anything yet obtained, although no gold is shewing. A haul of specimens of fair character was obtained this morning. CGROMANDEL, this day. UNION BEACH SPECIMENS. Uxiox Beach. —The Manager reports 13Slbs of specimens in hand, so that sixty DOUi;(Is have been obtained yesterday. Sutherland's claim, from (ifteen hundred weight of stuff obtained twelve ounces of cold. The Pride of Tokatea tribute is crushing at the Arrow Battery. A good return is looked for. Miss Smith's Soiree Dramatiquc acted by children of the school was most successful. Tiie Hall was crowded to excess. FIRE. A fire broke out at the Diggers' Rest Hotel Monday night. It was a very narrow escape. The store was thoroughly on fire. Tiie inmates awoke by the explosion of corks from bottled ale. Through the exer tions of Mr Callan, the lire was put out. Tiie house is insured.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day. Last night, a public meeting decided on the formation of a Fire Police Corps, the ditties of which are—to save life, protect property, assist the regular police at a lire, and keep space for efficient working of the lire brigades. Certain oilicers were ap pointed, and thirty men enrolled them selves. ISSUE OF SHARES. The "Welling-on Trust and Loan Invest ment Company decided last night to increase their capital another £100,000 by issuing ten thousand £10-shavaH, so as to enable the company to be registered c-n the London Stock Exchange, and raise money there at a lower rate tllun in the colouy. PORT CHALMERS, this day. Total "W*so'k of a Solioo^si.'- The schooner Frendship has arrived at Heads from Mciuarric island. Captain Wilson reports the total wreck of the schooner Bencleught, at Mcquarries, on August sth. She was driven ou shore in a terriffic S.E. gale. A man, named Wallay, died on tiie 23rd August, from the eli'ects of a fractured thigh. Another sea man, named Pentey, is still suffering from a fracture of the leg. All stores were saved. The vessel is owned by Messrs A. and J. Thomson, merchants, of Port Chalmers, and she was insured in the Victoria for £800.

RIVERTON, this day.

ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT. At the R.M. Court to-day Francis Mc'Cai'thy, on remand, charged with indecent assault, was discharged, the Bench considering there was no evidence for a prima facie case against the prisoner, nor upon which the Jury could convict.

WELLINGTON, this day. NEWSPAPELi AMALGAMATION. It is rumoured here that negotiations ;ire pending for tiie amalgamation of the •' Oia;^o Daily Times" and " Guardian•"

CALICO BALL.

The Devonport Skating Club celebrated the close of irs skating season last evening with a Calico Hail. The hall was very tistetuliy decor ated with evergreens r.nd flags, 'so painshaving; boon spared to render the hall as attractive and comfortable as possible. The variety of colour and coat (lines ai the dancers, together with the decorations, formed v. pleasing picture. Messrs Fiirroll and VVri;rhr, supplied the usu'ic in their umial efficient style, ilr 3.1. Niccol officiated as Master of Ceremonies. The spread, an excellent, one, was provided by Messrs 11. and 11. Dudor.

and was laid on the sta;;e, whwth answered the purpose ot: a supper room ndnvlrably. Dancing was kept up until 'A o'clock this morning, when the visitors from Auckland returned by the ferry steanu'.r, and the residents wended their ways home, having; spent an enjoyable evening. Tlie committee of management consisted of ilve

ladies and sir gentlemen, viz., Mesdanics Xir'col, and p'etitiicrstonc, the blisses Dudcr, Ij'jrg'cas,.liud Niccol: Messrs i<V:l he intone, M. Niccol, il. iJcrler, ji. Jsi;rt-ress, T. i-u-assey. and H. NiecoL Ainouyat. ihe.quests wove Mr white, Miss Steele',jVlisn White, Messrs T. Kiccol, J. Niccol, ;j .nd M. Niccol, in evening costume ; Mr V\*. Ji. Fuathkrstom\ us a pirate ; Miss Quick, as Dollj Vavden; Mrs Featherstone, as Queen Rtither: Miss Brown, as Keath: Miss Grey, ay Stariig-ht; Messrs Quick, A. Levyis, T. Hender son, Caiiiui'O!), Mrs Cameron, Miss Atkin. Miss L. Atkin, Mr and M.is Coblcy, and Mr \V. W. Itobinson, in evening costume : Mr Davies a3 a "jocki'y: Mnssra W. Kady, \V. Itobinson, Mr J. Smith, Mr John Niccol, aud Mr F. \V. Marks in ovemns costume : Mi £3 J'iur&ess as a peasant c-irl; Miss X.. I? u:\LveH3, as Nigh: Messrs W. W. Gud-eon. W. Geary, A. Rattray, \V. Johns, il. Hattray, and C. Kates, in evening ('Ostumo; Miss Harrison as Night; Mr It. Isaci In evening coslunm; Miss J. IsaK.es as a vivan riicve ; Messrs V. Mowbray o.nd C. FCohn in evening cost nine; Mr K. Townsendas a French clown, aiid Mr 1L Town send as J [cuhtatophelos ; costume: Mist! Niccol as Mis Varden; Miss Sara as Dolly harden; Mr Geor;;e, n gentle mau of flic niinelcenth conuiry ; Mr McLaugh lan ai.< Don Gruillame, a majorriomo, and Mrs MoLaughlan as a court lady in the time of Queen Alary; Mrs Eraser, ball costume; Miss Johnson, an Eastern princess; Mr E. t'eather sUm, a fol'eifian; Miss Duder. a flower-girl; Mr R. Dudor, evening costume; Miss Wyles Starlight; Mrs Weston, ball costume ;Mr Wes. ton, man-of-war :«:ii!or; iVirs Wyios, Mrs 8011, Miss Goldsbro', Rev J. Bates, and Mrs Bates, evening dress; Mv George Niceol, whipper in; Mr L.obert Niecol, Tom f->o\vliiu- ; MessiaCox

and it. Eveir, evoriintc oostume ; Miss Phillips, ti'ipsy c;i;-i ; ?.lr aud Mrs P. -V. Phillips, evening dress; Master J. Phillips, gentleman oi tho time of Ciiarlen Ist ; >.ir Mnsefield, Miss Evans,

Messrs V. Mark?;, J. Mays, Miag Mi;.y, Messrn \T. ;-'. Uochranc. .). Orowthers, G. Holmes, T. Henderson, and Mrs Genn.ro, evening costume ; Mr 11. \\".v.'iy;uvl. coloncl'a uniform ; Mrs Yon der tfeyde, tin Illyrian peasant: Salmon. Spring; Misses liust (2), Misses Sniitli (2), even ir.'j; dress; JMisa Casoy, Ophelia; Moadra Casey, Brock, and .1. Nolan, and Miss Brown; evening C"s: nine ; Miss Keir, Stars and Stripes ; Miss L- Isaacs, butterfly amongst roses; ?.lr E. \V. Bur-

Kcss, ii fxcntlcmau o the. h;st century ;MrF. J. Brassoy, male. A number of other quests woie present.

A (.viTTCKpondeist Hcnds hi-1 notes at the ball in the following teriii-j:—" On Tuesday, the 25th of September, the qniet-KOi'i'K people of the North Shore for v, while t'ti' sTormed themselves in the 'i iost varied cist in vies as the maggot does in to the biitter/ly, and proceeded to the Uovonporc Hall to hold what w- hope, will continue to bo their "calico ball." .Amonies! the company 1 had the honor of ranking mysi'li", »nd can truly say we had every known vaiiet-' of French and Indian , easanls of both sexes, Night and Morn i;".:_;, Mepnistophelea and his angels, Indian princes and princesses, e;c, i'l c. Those were tno butterfiies into which (ho respectable artisans and tradespeople of this retired locality con verted tlwnisclvfia : quite wondrous and pleasing it was to sec. KvcrytliinK was suitably and properly got up both in decorations, refresh ments, avid all the rest of'the paniphernaliß. We have been acc'.iytomo.A to sets the ladies and gentlemen Turn o.it in their Sunday bost and no for their afternoon promenade, but our wildest fancy 'icver could have led ns to suppose that such a transformation eonld haves taken place. ij'u.r.ciii'C was kept up in a nic-st spirited manner '■ till daylight did appear," but having, unfor tunately, fallen into the sero and yollow leaf mysfiiy I sought my pillow earner than some.

Our Goldfield.

MOANATAIRI.

The following telegram was received by the manager to-day : —

" Geahamstct.vx, 11.39 a.m. "To F. A. White.— Mounatuiri Co., Auckland. —(!ood mineral making in drive west, No. 0 reef, lot) level. Two hundred weight specimens ; also live hundred-weight picked stone from east of No. 1 winze. Good show oi gold in face.—X. CuMEK."

UNION BEACH.

Tho following was received by the- sec retary of the Union Beach mine to-day, and posted on the. Exchange : — " Couomanukl, Sep. 26, 9 a.m. " Total specimens on hand, 1381bs. — Gko. Haxk'ey."

THE INSANE.

This question, what is to bo done with our j insane while the Asylum is being restored, ; is litill unsettled. Or. Skae is yet in Auck- j land, iind in doing his utmost to secure ' them comfortable ami suitable quarters. ! !I is vi it to tiie * >(iar:uitiiic Station did not j result i;i hi.-s being charmed with Ivloiuilii buiidiii'.; as a sheltci- [nc (hem. I'Jiore are , dangerous ciiii's very near to the station! which would always be a Komce of danger, | while the internaJ accommodation would j have to bo very much improved. The idea of Government House being pressed into tiie service, has evidently shocked tho ofiicial ear so much tint it is no longer mentioned. The plan which seems most fua.Mb!.-', is to allow the patients to remain where ;hoy are. Mr Morepath yives it as hi-- opinion (hat the Asylum j will only be about three months ! under repairs, and ii this is the case, I it: will not bo advisable to excite the ! patients from moving them more than j possible. Unsuitable, as the building is in j many respects, it is more suitable than any j other which could bo found. On walking I through the (wards this morning we were [ pleased to see that the attendants have | made the place thoroughly clean. The j bedding was rolled up neatly at the head of • each bed. The floors and wainscotting ' had evidently just received a good healthy j scrubbing. The upstairs portion of the i building has been turned into a dayroom for wet weather when the patients are compelled to remain j in doors. The partitions are very much in tho way, but for the short time the patients are likely to occupy the building it is not considered worth while to remove them. Six rooms on the upper lioor have been sot aside as strong rooms for the refractory. The windows have been closely barred, and nil projecting nails or pegs carefully removed. The great draw back to the depot as an asylum for lunatics is its public position. Tiie sight of the outside world .seems to unsettle many of the patients very much, and an incident which happened yesterday would in dicate that it will be necessary to cut off the communication with the public altogether. An idiot, who shewed by his act that he should have been inside instead of outside the fence, actually parsed a knife tfl one of the patients. Directly afterwards the unfortunate man was found in a high state of excitement, flourishing the knife, and declaring his intention to cut his throat. A warder tried to take it away, when the patient became much more excited,, and resisted with all bis might. Some other warders then came up, but tiie mvii threw them all c-iY, and made a bolt for the fence, which, at a bound, he topped. The warders caught him before lie could get light over, and the dangerous weapon was taken from him. People surely do not require to be told that it is foolish ami wicked, not to say idiotic, to pass such things through the fence. The only diiiiculty in the way of keeping the patients here, is the fact that the lease holders havo protested against the build ings being so occupied. However, the Im provement Commissioners cannot very well interfere either way, for there are only three of them in Auckland, and it takes live to make a quorum. Those who are complaining of the patients being in the barracks talk of taking proceedings under the clause of the Act which renders it compulsory on the commissioners to set apart this portion of the reserve as a re creation pavk. Dr. Skae paid another visit t© the Asylum to-day "with a view to| ascertaining

whether if>! such a step was con sidered desirable the male patient.* could be received back andjacconnnodated before the building i.l? restored. Dr Aiken, we under stand, is of opinion that with some arrange ment the whole of them could be kept there with more comfort and security than any where else. The female patients at the hospital arc quiet and comfortable.

ADJOURNED INQUEST ON THE BODY OF MARY ANN FORTUNE.

The adjourned inquest on the body of Mary Ann Fortune, late of the Whau Lunatic Asylum, was held this afternoon at the Auckland Hotel, before Dr. Golds bro 1, coroner, and a jury. Mr Aley, foreman.

Mr Inspector Thomson represented the police.

Mr Armstrong, solicitor, appeared for the friends of deceased.

The inquiry was delayed a quarter of an hour in consequence of the absence of Mr

Cucksey, grocer, of Wakeiield-street. William (Stone Partly, Sub-Inspector of poiice, was first examined, and deposed. I was in charge of the constabulary on the morning of the late fire, on the 20th inst., at the Whau asylum. After the bustle was somewhat over, I went round to where the lire originated. I there saw the remains of a human body, which were viewed by the jury on the 31st. It had just been raked out of the lire by a, patient named Bevan. I got a box and put the re mains into it, find had it removed to the dead Jhouse. It remained there until the inquest. The spot was pointed out to me, (No. 4 cell) as the place where the lire broke out.

To the foreman :. The place was clown before I went to the spot. A line Campbell deposed : I was cell atteudant at the usylum. Had the cure of ten wooden cells, at the back of the main building. My hours were from half past sfx in the morning till half-past Jive in the evening. I took over the patients from the night nurse, and was responsible for them during the day. On the day of the lire there were fourteen patients under my care, but usually I had about thirty; two in sonic cells, three in other.s, but never more; than three in a cell. The deceased was one of my patients. Mrs Fortune occupied No. 4 cell alone. Some visitors called upon deceased on the after noon of the day before the fire, one was Mrs Donovan, of Ooromandel. They saw

her iv the refractory ward. I recci\>-<! her back about half-past four from them;.; -on'a room. She was in the refractory w.■ rd until lock-up time, and then I removed iier

to No. 4 cell at five o'clock, and lock'-d her up as usual. That was the last ti::.- i

saw her alive. I removed all her clothes but her chemise, she was then supposed to go to bed. She had a strong mat trass and two blankets. The bedstead was a wooden one, about the size of an ordinary stretcher. The bedstead was a fixture. Took the clothes out o" the cell. Nothing had been said to me about matches. Her hair was cut short. She was alone in the cell a tew minutes whilst 1 assisted to undress another patient. She had time to conceal matches in the interval if she had any about her. I lie«rd nothing to induce me to think that deceased had matches about her. The night nurse was not in the habit of going round to the cells eacli evening with me. The patients were 1 e'eed up at five, and at nine o'clock the night nurse took charge. We had separate keys. One key opened nine eel's, and another opened cell (No. 1). We each kept our separate keys. I retired that night fit halt-past ten o'clock. About four o'clock Borne one came for my keys, but the place was nil confusion, 1 cannot say who it was. I was up, having previously been aroused by cries of fire. I had often heard deceased say, when excited, she would do for the place. .She did not directly say she would burn the building. 1 did not attach much impor tance to her threats. lam positive nothing was said to me about matches. My bed room was the third from the cells, within thirty feet of the cells. The cell in which deceased was had one lock, and a swing window near the top. To Dr. Aicken (through the coroner) : 1 did not know where the night nurse's keys were that night.

To tlie foreman : I had no reason to believe she had matches upon her, but from what I have since heard, I think she bad matches in her possession. It is only from hearsay. I missed the keys "f the building leading from the corridor to the ten cells, and made inquiries, but was unable to find them. The door remained unlocked, or rather it was slip-locked, also the door lead ing into the main building.

< iharlottc Woolton, night nurse, deposed that she did not make a personal tour when she went on duty at one o'clock, as klio was ;ohl by the matron that everything was light. No. I key was missing.

An Ex-Officer of Police Arrested for Murder.

[BY TELE'.KAPiJ.] [PRESS AGENCY.] HOKITIKA, this day. TilK police have arrested Thomas Kyan, formerly police officer in Duncdiu, on the charge of murdering Daniels, the miner whose body was found at Kumara a few days ago. It is said that circumstantial evidence is very strong against Kyan, and that the police are in possession of a great deal of information, which will probobly come out at the inquest on Saturday. The prisoner is identical with the man who was acquitted, after two trials in Dunedin, in April, IS7-> ; charged with shooting at Farrcll, the detective. Kyau was the first to tell the police of Daniels being missing. In March last the skull of deceased wan found fearfully smashed. The body was fully identified by his wife.

The case is one likely to present remark able surroundings. Daniels built a hut on the new rush, Kyan purchasing the ground over hfs head. Daniels was supposed to have money. He was witness in Byan's case at Dunediu.

Ryan lias been engaged driving an express in Ivumara for the last six months* He had rented Daniel's house to a tenant after deceased being missing.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of >Tew Zealand—Buyers, £22. National Bank—rfc! k:rs, 70s. Colonial Bank—Buyjrs, 44s Gd: sellers, ASo 6d. National Insuranco—Buyers, 325. New Zealand Insurance—Selloss. 07sGd. Union Sash aud Door Co. (3rd issue)— Buyers, £10 L2s Cd ; sellers, fill. Caledonian (dble.)—s7s Gd, 60s; buyers, 57s 6d; sellers, Gss. City oc London—Sellers, 12s 6rl. jMoanatai'i—£7 los ; sellers, £7 17s Gd. . Alburnia—fin 7s (id, £5 10.3; buyers, £5 7s Gd; Tokatea—Sellers, Bs. Union Beach—los to 32s Cd : sellers, 32s Gd. Kuracui Hill—18s; buyers, J7s Gd : sellers, 19s. Piako—Buyers, 13s i)d ; sellers, 11s. Welcome—Seller.;. 7s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

THE EYEOTISTG STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1877.



Very impoptaxt to all persons wishing to furnish their house economically, to know that the greatest Variety of furni ture and Carpets is to be seen at the City Hall Arcade. The proprietors have just added another large Show Room entirely for Bed-rooni Furnitue, where may be seen very handsome Cedar, Riniu, Mottled Kauri, Iron, and other Bedsteads; splendid assortment of Toilet Glasses, &c, occ. Drawing and Diningroom Suites ready to deliver at a moment* notice. Upwards of 100 patterns in Carpets to choose from ; Tapestry, from 2s lid; Brussels, from 4s lJd ; Floor Cloths, from Is lid ; New-lot of Oil Canvas at 9d. Holloway and C4arlick lay carpets and deliver their goods, free of charge, to any part of the town. Strangers and others are invited to walk through, the •'Arcade" and see for them selves the quality and style of Furniture before buying.—[ADy T.I



Mr Stewart, the Manager of tho Mel bourne branch of the Bank of New Zealand. says the "Fiji Times," came per "Lv-eo nmon" to inspect the Levuka Branch Bank. Mr Stewart remains for a month to cna'1!' him to visit the yroup in the " Bine ■: Swr. ;i." We hope his visit to tlic Upper Kewa mid Taviuni will lead to his advocating in the cause of sugar crushing."



TX7 ANTED, a Female Servant as dok V v and Laundrcs3.—Apply Mrs. Brookrield, Ouelmnga. ANTED, a strong Girl iiscd to h. •Vise work, as Genera! Servant in :i family j whore there is plenty to do. Vwijres : Apply, giving references, to Box No. ;'•"■', Post- j Office. i ANTED, a General Servant!— M:*. i Way mouth, Scarborough Terrace, "ar ncll. ANTED, a smart Boy for kttcneu work.—Apply at Aurora Hotel. ! Xftf ANTED", active" young Girl.—Apply $' V Miss Casey, North Shore. J ANTED, a steady respectable Girl ! about 10 as General Servant.—Apply at ] G. T. Hogg's, Warwick House, Ponsonhy. -•• •■> I WANTED, Two Strbiijj'Boys for tailing j out, at Freeman's Bay Saw-milf. > "\JSTANTED, a Youth accustomed to J v'V Book-keeping:.—George Kitchen, Bras 3 I Foundry, liorne-street. ; WANTED, two Rooms, unfurnii-hed, j within ten minutes' walk o': Post-oiiicc. i State particulars to U.S., at this olito^. : ANTED, a Nursmaid ; able to use ji ! sewing muchine.—Mrs Ivcnderdine, Eden- street. inSTANTED, a respectable Youth to flrive ? y baker's cart.—Leslie's Union Bakery, Parnell. WAN TED, a stronyr young Lad, about 17 or 18 years of age, as Striker; one used to smithing preferred.—George .Leahy, j Gustom-hnuso-Ktreet. '■'"■■• I ANTttD, two good Men fo-imiii at | Whangapoua. —C. A, Harris jun., j Britomart Road. ; ANTED, a yood General Servant, with references.—For address apply at this office. WANTED, by a young lady, a situation as Nursery Governess.—Address, Music, j Star Office. j ANTED, Tender's for Scoria, ~&x~lo~v j Newmarket Board, to 3rd October, 1877. Particulars of undersigned, F. G. Clayton, Chairman. WA N TED to Lef^ comfortably-fur nished Apartments, or Superior Accom modation for two or three gentlemen.—For j address apply at this oflicse. W~" ANTED to Lease, from 8 to 20 acres j of Land, with house, &c, within ten ; minutes' walk of the city.—Address A.C., ■ Post-office, Auckland. W" ANTED, a Butcher, for Wai kato.— j Apply to Geo. Hulmo, Queen-street. i \Jkr AN TED, Apprentices and Improvers i 7 ? to the dressmaking.—Mrs Butler, Cool:- ! street. | WANTED to Let, a 4-roomcd Cottage i and a good Orchard with two acres of land included.—F. U. Cleghorn, Epsom. WANTED, Apprentices u o the Dress making and. Machining.—M'.bs Lock- | wood, next Mr. Wilson's, Grey-street, WANTED Known, that I). Guldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sanhos, Doors, Moulding Broad Timber, Htiasei2k«-'X:s. Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, li-o Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, i.e., &c. at the lov/est market price, at his Yards, Cua tom-house-stroet. ANTED ! WANTED ! to sell very ! cheap, 532 Chignons, all sorts, and j they must bo sold, from Dd to lis each, worth i double the price ; also a lot of Men's Dux ! Collars at od per Box. or Js by the gross : i sizes, 11, IH, 15, 15;-. Wanted to sell a lot of | superior Patent Leather Boots, sizes 1 and 2, 4s Oil per pair, two pairs Ss Gd ; lot of Purses, j from Crt to Is each, some of them worth 2h will j be sold for Is each : Cups and Saucers only Gd ; | Sets of Jugs, four to the set, 5s per set; Plates j 3d, id, and od.—H. Watt's, Pitt-street, : WANTED, Buyers for a small lot of | Corned Beef, at 255. per lOOlbs,—R. '. Reeves, Butcher, Victoria-street. i \\TANTED KN OWN, Phillips' Mart, ■ » 7 Tailoring Department, Clothing made i t-o measure. Weekly payments taken. WANTED KNOWN Good News for ! those, or the friends of those, who have ! had their Likenesses taken at MoGarrigle'a i Photographic Gallery, Queen-street! As lam ! Selling Off. previous to getting a new stock, ! they can have their Portraits at the ridiculous j price of 2s Od per dozen !! Spread the news !!! Remember, it is the last chance !!! Mao-is the j S'ime price also. Think of your friends at Home ; who pleased they will be to get a View of the ; Thames Goldfield, &c.; and you can buy them, '. for the last time, at Is 0 . per doz.—W. H. Dana- | pier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. i TUITION.— Wanted, a Lady Teacher ; as Assistant in a Country School; must ; bo proficient in Music. Salary, £10, with Board and Residence. —Further particulars at Hie ofiice of Civil Commissioner. Princes-.;trcet, between ; 2 and_3 o'cjockj> : ui I _p3 M 8& i T^TOTICE to Mr. P. Hoy.—The Simpson ! _I_tl Sewing Machine, which you gave mo to ! repair on the 20th March last, will be sold to i pay expenses if not claimed before the Ist i Octobex1. —L. Combo, Mercury Bay, Sep. 13. 1877. ] itTIXON LIG 11 T H<J iiITE. \ Troorers will muster at the Drill-shed, Auck- ' land, TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at ; 7 30 sharp, dismounted, with swords and car bines, for Monthly Inspection. i ALFRED B. ISAACS, ; Captain Commanding, j QjTANDARD FIEE AND MARINE j )O INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. I NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING. Take Notice, that a Special General Mooting j of Shareholders will bo hoklen at the Temper ance Hall, Dunodin, on MONDAY, Bth October next, at 3 o'clock for the purpose of cOHSiderinp: \ the following amendments to the Articles of ; Association, viz.: — l That all the words in article S3, after the word i " Select." in the sixth line from the top, be i struck out. j Also, that the words, viz., " in each district in j which the Company shall carry on its business," | in article 108, bo struck out, and the following j words substituted, viz., "in the district in which the Registered Office of the Company is situated." The following is a copy of the articles referred to, showing the proposed amendments :— Article S3. i The Directors, may, before recommending any i dividend, set aside out of the profits of the Coin- | pany, sucb a sum as they think proper, as a, j Reserved Fund, to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends; and the Directors may invest the sum so set apart, as a Reserved. Fund, upon such securities as they may select. (Words | proposed to be struck out): "If, after paying > the Shareholders a dividend not exceeding; £10 I per centum per annum on the amount of the paid-up capital of the Company, any surplus oi the nett profit shall remain undivided at any of tho Half-yearly balances, such surplus profits shall be divided and appropriated in manner following, that is to say—A sum equal to £40 per centum of the said surplus profit shall be set aside to form a Reserve Fund, or to augmentany such fund then in existence; a sum equal to £30 per centum of tke said surplus profits shall J be paid to policy holders or insurers in the j Company whose accounts show a credit balance . for the year immediately preceding such half- j yearly balance; and the remainder thereof shall be applied in such manner as the (Jom pany, in general meeting shall determine.'' Article 108. All notices required by the " Joint Stock Com panies Act, I860," or any act amending the same, or any law or act for the time beincc in force, relating to Joint Stock Companies, to be given by advertisement, shall be advertised in some newspaper, if [any, circulating t Words ! proposed to bo struck out): "in eacli district in | which the Company shall carry on its business j (Words proposed to be substituted): "in the j district in which the registered oiiicc of tho Company is situated." ; UilAb. ti rjli), i Manager. Dated this 11th day of September, 1577. p.B.—Tho Directors have frequently boen urged to place the Unallotted Shares (50.000) in the market, and by reason of tho extension of business and the consequent necessity to in- j crease the subscribed capital, they have now decided to do so, believing that such a course will greatly strengthen the Company, by otter ing better security to insurers. The Shares will be offered at 20s. each ; ss. to be paid on application, ss. on allotment, and tho remaining 10s. by four calls of 2s. Brt. each, at intervals of throe months. 25.000 Shares will be offored to the public: aud 'existing Share holders will have the privilege of taking up one share for every two shares previously held. Form of Application for Shares will be issued during the course of the ensuing month. O • J. \. » isuj^ T7IOB, HOBART TOWN Jg|||?^. JJ DIRECT. ~ss&ttSsT Tne regular trader BELL *. MARY, Captain Johx Fishs-.r, will sail as above on SATURDAY Dext. 29th instant. For freight or passage apply to STONE BROS. Agents.



J i.iAZETTE IN BANIviiUrTOY. i TX TfiE SiUPlfl'Mi: ■ 'OUiJT ()V NEW I J_ ZKxLAND, NOUTIIKUX JJISTUICT. i IX DAXICUL'PTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors' and Oreditoi's* -■-vr. ISTij." «jul of :';'• bankruptcy of H::x:-:v sJai.osios ?i!!.-:vKns. ov Kcmnera, r.oiir the City oi Auckiancl, in the Pro vincial Disti-ict o£ Aueki;iuri, in the C'oio::y oi iic.v Zealand, Merchant, a } i Xotioo is hereby given that it id the intention of Konry .^o'omon iloycvs. tno iibnvena::iod DebiOi'. i.o sipp'.v to tho >vbnv«named l-lonovablo i omt on WEDNESDAY, the l'Jtii day of Octo bjr. ii', '■, at the hour of ii o'clock i;'it:;(; forenoon, or ;>s soon thcroaftcr ;\-3 coiir-.v.'.i can bo heard in that \k III::', for anOrdc^oiliini'.eiHtitcDischargc uncie;* cho proviaipn.-i of the sui-d .Vet. I/KT-edat Ar.ckL-.Hd, thi-3 'so'.h! day cL? Septem ! Solicitor "of the abo"0-na:'.ied Debtor. u l-L6. >-^<liii;-;-iS~'lSf I TM TiTE SITPEEME COURT OF NEW IJ_ ZEALAND, NOivTHEKN' DIS'I'IUCT. ! | IX BANKRUPTCY. ' In fJie matt.sr of v'rJ'!:o Debtors and Creditors i Act. 1376," and of the Bankruptcy of Gkokgk McCaslkx, of Auckland,in the Provincial District of Aucklard, in tiie Colony of Kow Zealand, Cartor, a Debtor. Xotic1 is hereby given that tin application will be made by the said George McCaslen to tiio Rupromc, Convt, at Auckland, at its sitting h>- B.aikruytcy, to ba iiei.l on Vv'KI>XESL>AY. i tiie 10'h day of October next, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the, forenoon, or on the first day there after on which counsel c:m bo heard in than behslf, for his Order of Discharge, under the provisions of the said Act. Dated, at Auckland, this 2tsth day of Sept, JACKSON & UUS3ELL. Solicitors for tho Debtor. Auckland. TN THE STTPEEME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND, NOETIiK ;N DI3TECCT. In the mattar of " The Debtors and Creditors , Act, ISTij," and in the Bankruptcy of GkokokCot'l'JS, late of Parnell, but now of OnehungTJ, in the Provincial District of Auckland, atsd Colony ol: New Zea land, Gardener, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that the abovenamed George C'jtti.s, of Onohuß^a, in the Provincial District "( Auckland, Gardener, intends to apply to thia Honorable Court of New Zealand, Ncriljcvn District, at Auckland, sitting1 in Bank ruptcy, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th day of Octobor, 1377, ar. !.];.'. iiou;- of il o'clock in the forenoon, or as soou thereafter us I co.n beheayd in diat behalf, for an Order of Immediate Dis charge, in pursuance of the abovementioned Act. Dated this 25th day of September, 1877. G. CO'i.'TIS, Debtor in Person. j ■fJIOPi .SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage and UJ Freehold Allotment in Cook-street.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. TT7I OR SALE, a good Patent Box Mangle ■ 3j Apply this office. ■ : "SinOE SALE, a newly-built well-finished JiJ Two-roomed CottaKe. and lar;ce allot ment, with two frontages, 9S feet to England street, and 96 feet to Spring-street, Alma Place, Ponsf.nby.—Apply to Mr. McGuiness, on the premises^ TTIOK SALE Oli LEASE, a substantial : _Sj Seven-roomed House, with two acres of land, centrally situated, in Hamilton, Waikato. j Apply to 88, No. 1 Jjox, Htui-iilton Post-office. SALE (chea]>). on very i ' _3J easy terms, a really good and compact . Farm of 100 acres ; first-class land, a large por tion of it in a high state of cultivation: a well ■ built new House of six rooms, stable, &c, &c, ! with frontage to good main road and. creek. The site for the intended Railway Station will be either on the property, or immediately ad joining, consequently makes it a very valuable investment for anyone wishing to lay out a : township, being centrally situated, and only 11 ; miles Auckland by either metaled road or water, as well as by rail. Would be a splendid opportunity for anyone either to farm or other wise.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen- : street. FOR SALE, 1,830 Acres of the Orere north Block of Land, having 3 miles front age to the Bay, half way between Auckland and ', the Thames.—Apply to John Soppst, No. 3, Queen-street. LAKE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, chcap^ : . a, Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in , ' pp.-ass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen- i tal Trees, with an eiglit-roomed House (fur nishedl. Out-houses, Horses, Harness, Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Land Agents. ; 4? "3 15s. PER ACRffi.—6o acres of good Land : 5s1 i south o£ Auckland.—S. Vaile. Land Agent. Shcrtland-street, next tb.e Post-office. j Jr o T^ "I C^ E. i For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helonsville Railway Station ; 209 acres of it ia well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,0001!; of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply t.o John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. I;j"YBER PASS.-Six-roomed House, Bl finished throughout. Quite new. Allot- : Uient, 40 x 200. Kxcellent garden. For sale on : easy torms.-r-C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. /? I? 'X A —FIVE-ROOiiEh HOUSE in Rich «luy« mond Road for Sale. Splendid well, paved yard, garden ; capital view. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. 4?QK —FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE, finished, cQOeJ*. excellent garden, good well, South Newton. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. J&~% (t\ to f IOOO LENT, on Building rtbsi' _k. V./ Society principles or on sr.y term 3 to suitborrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, ; Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. m 6 LET, in Newton Road, a 4-roomed JL House, with good well of water, out house, etc.—Mr Brock, Newton Road. finO LET', a seven-roomed House, top of JL Grey-street, left-hafnd side.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. ITiO LET, front and back room with flre _@_ place.—Apply this office. : ft^O LET, a thoroughly -well-finißhed _£_ House in Union-street, six rooms, and detached wash-house—Edward Bartley, Albert street. r|lo LET, Shop and Dwelling, Wake- j JL field-street. —Apply to W. Culpan, : at the back of the premises. O LET, Shops in Wellesley-street, ! above Hev/in's buildings, now nearly com pleted.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- I House-street. nnO LET, spacious and convenient Otrices, JL 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. TT/IOR SALE, Soda Water and Lemonade JO Manufactory, includiHg Lease, Machinery, and Plant. Kent. low.—Apply Star Office. "OONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD ' JL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. : NOTICE.—A Special Meeting of the Rate j pavtr.-s of the above District is hereby convened to be hold at Ponsonby Hall, on THURSDAY, i the ll'-h October, 1877, at 7.30 p.m. j Business—To authorise the Board to contract | for Lighting the Public Roads with Gas. Also, to consider the advisability of raising money by ] I way of loan, on the security of the rates of the i District, under the authority and by virtue of : Part Throe, of the Highways Act 1574, for the purpose, so far as such money will extend, of permanently forming the roads throughout the district, and to authorise the raising of such j loan. Plans and estimates of the cost of the j proposed work will be submitted at the meet m*" WM. THORNE. Chairman. September 25, 1577. mH E RET REA T, PA R NELL. : JL MISS ROBERTSHAW'S Pupils will Re assemblfi on TUESDAY, October 2. The course ' of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including the higher branches of Mathematics, Latin', Drawing, and Plain and Fancy Needlework. Terms:—Pupils under ten years of age, one guinea ; over that oge, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. Extras :—French, £1 Is ; Dancing, £1 Is; Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. A MEETING of Ship-builders and Ship~ -OL owners will be convened at the Thames Hotel, THIS DAY. (Wednesday), at 7.30 p.m. All interested are invite1?. tr> nttpnd. \ JOHN BIGELOW.



TVX () T ICE. , J3J ; OCCIDENTAL HOTKL! CCCIISTaT.VL HOTEL! ' CAFR of this Hotel ha 3 been leased to .;<ies3rs. "' '/u-^.i:v .\:<:i .■■■>■:";>. The former lia« aad cuur.v Pt'he v :iuv;m\ Department of tho 'luval Ma'A \\ot?\ or i!io !::st nine years, an.i t!:e [at; •;■. \v:-.o h.i:s Iv on chefS i.c ?: n-ino of sU;a;r.siiiij-i >.■.;:.-■;■. ■:.::, .■■. • --.waila, add ZeaJrindia, v.-ni be a iiuiihuoiii. ~iuu.■!,•;: .;■ <j ijie manner v/Licb it will be i-ond-.t-tjcl. They take pocsvasion on :':.' V.-.s.A , # ;-., ■•:••, ; 3!S t. 'r.oe atlr-niionofriip p I'jllf i-; a co cu!!efl to a chn;. I :ojiit. i i-. ; hjn..v. v .:-;>:; ! ..i):..,s 1 -. I: will be kept ppt>n here.-ili;- :::.:'; r . 5 ...... Ij .;...;; of the old hour S p.m. i;':Ti:::|ii;i;: ■~..! >nn t . ar-l civility. 1->\Vaß].< P.-Ji'JvlN."?, Proprietor. P S.—Thi: :"■ :.:v--i:;- " ..; ; j S n >w undergoing a thorough or- vhyf.h :r, ... =i ■ ;:., fmvmion orr.ic . r:;p::.•!:}!■ to .■.■.;.-;■•; . t l":.^!ir.=s lor a rew hours souk: I.::; ;u;.-.;i v.-'-ol:, lv rilloiv the yer.eral y:::!,;c ;o m;j co; lc.— iC:'. IF ICE'S-Z-Ii^VOUI'UIU.K BUILDINGS Town r\-kV 0:11 ( o, Sept. 25, 1577. Notice if- -•::■-. •:■.;- -:v •: t:;r.; ■■:! Licenses ex pin;v.'.-on .:■,-.;:;;-;::. ;■!,.:,-.r, \v:;: l;c ■cn-iired robe rar.ewHil 011 or lwfo:-t: :h.i- ■.._;•-. in t'rms of tho lions Act," in w.'.vfif i>:" ■-;>*• V:-".-:'::V;i/"r.'>veu: na tion, morlij;; or' ■ ,-\ :"■■.•;'-■ ■.■>> I e:vo-:;>. &'\^ &c. I. A. ; Ji:TijM:"^. Town CiCl'b. -p u".ir i; i A or those- i:a-i-f3t"rT ;n the Forma iion in a ; -iv.-ni.; , lU !> ior l'on«on'oT will be >y-'i -'?.• -io-V^' '.V-Vv^i :'-^".:v',1, lijXi*-:it half \'o/'^^T KLN'li C i, r KET CLUB. .■■.;••<■• !-V°™ ,Cl- Ub wm at&e YM r ™ v'\ V,' 1.-^-.^h Instant, ai _r..e y.iU.L.A. a.outu?, Vi eilepley-street. oECUyWcJt.^" 1"1 '^17 Invit" Cti; ccial'y _ T:OI!KP.T MASON. Sec. jp A 11 JK JBJ", L" it I N K. Tho PrivEte Sr.b*pH,-.t-on Dance will take plneoo:jTHL:i{.-3:JAY, tuo :>7«.h instant. Jlnn bers are rc-iiicsied to cnipiy to the Committee tor tickets. C H" A LJi_ -...at.eh ivilj 5i!;.,,1 m::!!:)>To;.;:iyoi:ier Nmion cht.v, sciccyo.-i -:-.:;,i the- .-Viic-kl-.n-rl District, as xoatiod to Uompjuiifs nnly to be used. ■\V. E WHITE, bccietu-y Colonial Team. ~p IOXE Eii L 0 D G ErLO.G.f: Ti^Sr?^l^^ 1! bis h- ;<1 *» the IM : Albyr;-st!-.-ot,on/IiiIURSIJAr ji'V: °' ''-: H. l!l;:;?-■■■• :iL o'clock. The y dK^.oi'"':'':,r ■;";:; 00:'T!.°i Sonss.X^citations, Frißiirts of t];o/ tVrd.i "^uinVission^FKKK! Thr Pablic .iro conJially iurUscl. A MEETING or puivoiis-willing to sup. -r:E>. port a Oourso of Lecture?, reposed to be delivered in this City, by CHAIILES Hi^JGHT the weji : .i7;iov.-u AustjaHan Lo ; ;ti:i-er, wi!l"bs Jielrt at b p.ra on THU-'ISiJAY next, in tho ■Atit-e-T-ofn;-- oj- .'..nrno-si rect 2-lal'. A t>" LE UT yOA j U-iiLLE PAItTY, in -C3L oinocifoji v,-it!i th.-> Thursday XWht- Class, TriH be held on THUT^?Iy Lenfng next, 27tJi instaiii;. in the Odd. Fellows' Half to f Do^¥iS!^ 6d Coat 8 °'clcci; PRIMITIVE METH>DIST;ci-lUECIi: n . A'^'fci. Uata iid a-ai-des-street). - A JjJiOIDIIK will ho cieliverocl in tho Schooi room, on THURSDAY, September 27th, 1577 by jm •'"■ litrx>i>.t.K. Sunjeet: "Courtship and P.larria.co ■•—Ci:aii- to be taken by Dr. Kon deidino, at 7.30 p.m.—Ticket--. I >. KAKANGA] iTXFE" HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ?n an^ with ft petition of Ratepayers, a public I'^oeiinyoc the abov<- Discrict Avill be held m the Newton Hall, on the 9th of October next, at 7 o clock p.m. Business: To cockier tho improvement of Ivarangahape Road footpath. J. WARREN, Chairman. rp o c a it p~s~3Tt c r~s. Tenders will be received \rn to noon on FRl- DAi..2SD.b.instf..rit. to T«ke Down a Cottage in Victoria-street, ,and lie-build same in Brown street, Ponsonby. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Speciflcationa, &c. to be seen at JAS. BLAIKIE, Victoria-street. QEFARATE TENDERS are required by KJ tiie Graf ton Hoatl District Board for Kerb «i.S ana Channelling, and for formation of part °t n %" ysa ?-:}% h? ;sont in on or before noon on MONDAY, lsc October next. Plans to be seen at my office, SLortland-street. ije ic-a'cst or any tender not necessarily accepted. E. E. CQOSE, Engineer to Board. m O B U I L D ER S. Ji. Tenders will be received up to noon of MON DAY, Ist October, for tho erection of a Villa in Kyber Pass icoad. Plans, &c, at my office. Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mO BOILER MAKEIIS AND EN JL QINEEKS. Tenders will be reouired by fhe undersigned up to Noon on MuNDAY. October Ist, tor a new r>& ;oi- for tiie stoGmor Er.cerprise. Speciiication at the • <jt-"cc ju Vac Wharf. \VILLIAM BUCHANAN. rjTiSNDSRS retired on or before the 29th _JL instant afc noon for alterations and additions to a cottages ia Nevrfcu. Plans, &c. at my office. P. HEREPATH, Architect. rp O B U I LDEI* S. -lenders will be received up to ::oon on ITILKyDAY. the ith of Goober, for the Krectiou of School Biiilrlin-g in connection with bt. James Church. Wellin^tr.n-street. Plans, &c.. at my or/ice, Queen-street. EDWAiiD MAHOXEY, Architect. J O.G.T.— EXCELS lOK LODGE, -k-s No. 19. An Open Meeting in connection with the above Lodg-a, will im Imld in the School-room, franklin iload. en Sept-ember 23. The pro gramme consists of Songs, Speeches, Kecita tions, anri Readings lyy Ivlr Blackman and others. To eommsnee at_7,3G. -Admission Free, J ._&IBB3, Secretary. A Nls IV EKS AR V SERVICES. "WELLESLHY-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH TO-MORROW (Tuksdav), 25th instant.. Public Tea Meeting, in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, at 6.30 pjn. Tickets, Is Cd. x\fter the Tea, the usual Public Meetinein the Chapel. Addresses by Revs. Macnicol. TavJor Hmton. Evans, and Tinsley; and Mr. Dick, from IJnneciin. Musical selections during the evening. -KTATIONAL FIEE AND MARINE ZEALixir tANCS CO:iiPAXY O?8 NEW Capital £1,000,G00 Resep.te. £65,000 This pu jbocAL Co:,ipaxt Insures against Flri;i nnd MARINE: LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOW ES T C VRR EN T RATES. Psomft and Liberal Settlement of Claims HENRY H, WILLIAMS, Manager, Vvckland Branch. "I?) 13 TJ C A~T~I O N A L H¥?\ iiUSiIi3RXiOK (formerly of Welleslev and ia_'Osoa-streef3>, begs to inform her friends and t'ae iiihu.bil.ants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls ix-j Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Kalpara. Terms moderate and inclusive. !YF STABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG i JLIJ LxIDIES, Prospect House, Hobson-street, —Lady Principal, i-.lvs Kaye Wright,—The Fourth Quarter of the Year will Commence on MONDAY, October the lat. "iTTITw ia the Town Water Supply to JDL Pay?-By Calling at Geo. KITCHEN'S, Licensed Plumber, Lome-Street, where you can. have your work done for a reasonable charge. LOST, a Black Retriever Dog ; ans-wers to the name of " Jet."—Whoever returns [ the same to W. Sloane, Vu'ijaa Lane, will be rewarded^ LOST, from one of the Onehanga 'Bus3es on or about the second week in August a Parcel containing two Marone French Merino Hresses.—A reward will be; paid by leaving the same at Lendrum's. St&blS9| or at Mjr, iSner'ey s Onehun^a. ■ .