after he had heard the circumstances of the affair, then* request was granted. They left the same evening, the canoe being towed back to Cambridge by the steamer. Atangi over the remains is now being held there, and the natives are shewing their grief by "bitter weeping" (? howling.) Hukunui ■yas a chief of some consequence in the Utratikaua tribe, who reside at Maunga tautari. INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.

A meeting was held here last night to form a committee to collect subscriptions in aid of the above fund. A large number of persons attended, and an influential committee was appointed, consisting of a number of the leading settlers of both east and west districts.

GREAT FIRE AT GISBORNE.

Principal Buildings in the Place Destroyed.

Heavy Insurance Losses.

(By Telegraph.)

GISBORNE, 1. p.m. A fearful fire raging. It originated in Stevenson's new building. Masonic Hotel, Rogan's office, the Poverty Bay " Standard" office, Messrs. Parnell and Boylan's stores and six others burning. The Masonic Hotel, belonging to Mr D. Page 13 insured in the New Zealand Office for £1,500.

On another building in the same block there is a risk of £400 in the New Zealand.

On Captain Chrisp's bowling alley and Mr Rogan's office there is an insurance of £300 in the Standard. On a shop and house belonging to Mr Siddons there is a policy of £250 in the New Zealand.

The fire spread with great rapidy, owing to the force of the wind. The block bet ween Mr Stevenson's uew house and livery stables was consumed in half an hour, and a firm hold had been gained on the Masonic Hotel.

ggThere were no means at hand to extin guish it, and -the Standard office and adjoining buildings were soon burned to the ground. The wind carried the flames across Gladstone-street, and at the time of tele graphing the chief part of the town seerr.s doomed.

MR BRIGHT'S LECTURE.

Mb Charles Bright delivered his very amusing satirical lecture last evening in the Albert Hall, Darby-street. The hall was well filled, and the greatest attention was paid to the remarks of the lecturer. The title of the subject was a taking one, viz., " A Race of Barbarians, or our ISToble Selves." The lecture was thorough in its character, and highly enjoyable on account of the quiet satire which permeated the dis course. It was like a mirror, in which many could see themselves and their little follies and fashionable pursuits, which really exhibit a close relationship to past bar barian customs, which persons profess to repudiate and yet imitate under various guises. Mr Bright enumerated the fooleries of fashion, and lightly and tenderly did he touch such delicate subjects as gchignons, Grecian .bends, and other fancied feminine adornments, without due reflection on the poetic aphorism of Thomson, who says that beauty :

"Needs not the foreign aid of ornament. But is, when unadorned, adorned the most." Mr Bright, also, gently tapped the pipe ■with lightsome finger, and humourously censured funny hats, beer-drinking, tobacco smoking, horse racing, footballing, and some other revived shadows of the dark past; and in confirmation of ihis assertions quoted from reliable authorities. The lecture was delivered in such a way as to reflect the moral not unpleasantly through a series of pic tures, as Hogarth might have done with his brush, or Thackeray with his caustic pen, bordering his pages with a sunset glow of good-humour. At the close of the discourse it was announced that Mr Bright will deliver his final lecture on " Free Thought versus Fettered Thought," in the Choral Hall, on Sunday evening next.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

RUSSELL, this day.

Arrived : Reward. Sailed : lona, Pass engers : Messrs Macfarlane, Captain Wil son, Professor Hennekie, Hall, W. Baker, Grey, and Rev. Rouse; Mesdames Mountain, Audaton, Irving, and Madame Stella. Professor Hennekie returns to Auckland after playing to crowded houses in Russell and Kawakawa, who were de lighted and mystified at his clever and wonderful psrformance.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

Queen of May.—Tte drive westward is in 33ft., and better stuff was obtained than from any of the upper levels in this direc tion.

City of London,—A very good crushing was taken out of the stopes in the winze on the reef. The drive is about 4^ft. thick, of fair crushing stone. The drive is near the foot wall lode, where it is expected to junc tion with it. Water still proves a great draw back, and there is no sign that it will diminish for some time, as the country be tween the Queen of May and Piako low levels is very tight, so that the water cannot drain into the Piako pump shaft. Crush ing will commence on Monday at Bull's battery. Inverness Tribute.—Wilson ar>d party crushed 20 tons for 30ozs.

SHAREMAUKET. Moanatairis have a slight upward ten dency. Sales ; 83s 6d jto S3s ; Alburnias, weak, 62s 6d. Sellers; Kurauui Hills at 13s 6d j Waitekauri, ss. '

RUSSELL, Friday. Arrived : Sunbeam, Golden Isle, and Elsinore. Sailed : Policeman and Speed well.

The Waikare natives have caught another large cow and calf whales.

HOKIANGA, this day.

Cleared—Schooner Minnie Hare, Captain Suiter, 46 tons, with totara piles, for Napier.

WELLINGTON, this day.

DEPARTURE OF THE SAPPHO,

The Captain of H.M.s. Sappho has received instructions to proceed at once with his vessel to Samoa. She leaves this afternoon.

WELLINGTON, this day,

SALMON OVA.

In a Christchurch telegram the other day it was stated that they have only received the 50,000 salmon ova Avhich they them selves had paid for, but none of the 100,000 promised to them by the Government. The facts of the case are understood to be as follows :—The American Society sent by the last San Francisco mail steamer, 10 boxes of ova, containing 10,000 each, and one of these boxes was given to Christchurch society as had been always been-intended. They paid nothing for this 50,000 and they were never led to expect 100,000 from the Government. 4 DEATH OF SERJEANT [MAJOR CHANDLER. Serjeant Major Chandler, drill instructoi at the Armed Constabulary barracks foj the last seven years, died to-day. The Wellington sailed for Nelson and North at 2 p.m. Passengers :Mr and Mrs Thomas, Messrs Empson, Gilmour, Capt. Bailey, and 3 steerage.

OAMARU, this day. The grain ar.d bivndstnff market is oniet, Quotations of v.hent frcm 5s to ■>, Kccoixiiiv.

to quality ; oats 2s 9d to 3s ; barley nonii inal; flour £16 f.o.b. ; oatmeal £17; pol lard £5; bran £310s.

DUNEDIN, this day. DIOCESAN SYNOD.

The annual meeting of the Diocesan Synod closed last night. The resolution carried was. " That the Synod hopes that every effort'will be made by the clergy and lay members of the Church to provide for the religious education of the young." CITY ACCOUNTS.

Two professional accountants are to examine the system of accounts now used by the City Council, and also the system suggested by the Mayor, and report as to their respective merits.

PARLIAMENTARY.

FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPON DENT.

WELLINGTON, this day.

THE EDUCATION BILL,

The Council have made important changes on the Education Bill one being a clause authorising the granting of aid to private schools at the discretion of the Board of Education. This alteration ■which involves the introduction of denominationalismwill probably bo'xejected by the House of Representatives. It is possible that this may cause the shelving of the Bill.

MR LUSK'S FINE.

Mr Rees is going io act the good Samaritan to Mr Lusk. He has fgivennotice to move : '' That in the resolution passe 1 relative to Mr Lusk, the House did o mean to impute corrupt conduct to hi n and that the fine of £50 begremitted." DISQUALIFICATION BILL.

The afternoon was occupied with a discussion on the Disqualification Bill prepared in accordance with 1 the report of the committee to repair an error in the previous Act. Severalmembers objected to thestringency of the legislation affecting member's seats. During the debate Sir George Grey men tioned that the Government were already preparing an electoral bill altering the whole electoral machinery, in accordance with modern practice, simplifying the pro cedure, and referring the trial of all elec tions to an independent tribunal. This bill would be introduced next session, and it would deal not only with the franchise and electious, but also with disqualification. The Disqualification Bill was read a second time.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

LAST NIGHT,

LAND BILL.

After Mr Sheehan's native statement the House went into committee on the Land Bill. Progress was reported at 12.35, and leave obtained to sit again. The House then rose.

m;.'ml

On the motion for leave of absence to Mr Wood and Dr Wallis for the remainder of the session, Mr Reynolds objected, as they might be called. The motion was amended to ten days.

Probably a big fight may be made after the Financial Statement on Monday. The evident impatience among members to get home is rinding expression in the opinion that there should be no more [peti tions or bills introduced.

A lot of Southern members go home to-morrow. The House will probably adjourn at half-past five till Monday.

INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.

The following sums have been received at 1117 office up to 2 p.m. this day : —Collected by Mr H. Williams, Bay of Islands, £18 5s ; collected by A. Palmer, 10s ; Messrs R. Keals and Son, £3 3s; Lome street Church, ss; A New Zealander, ss; Dr Philson, per Union Bank, £1 ; collected by Mr J. Jackson, at Pokeno, £6 8s 5 ; col lected by Mr Knaggs, at Mangapai, £8 3s ; collected by Mr G. Ross, £7 4s 6d; collected by Mr [Macdonald, £6 2s 6d ; collected by Mr J. McKay, £8; collected by Mr j. Burns, £5; collected by the United Methodist Church, per Rev K. Taylor, £26 12s.— F. G. Ewtngton, Hon. Sec, per T.D.H.—November 16th, 1877.

VBli 1A tIS ING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1877.



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Mr L. H. Green will exhibit to-morrow in the Market, 200 different varieties of roses which will be well worth inspection. j A general meeting of the effective members of the Loyal Orange Institution of New Zealand will be held this evening in the Lome-street Hall, Karangahape Road, for the purpose of appointing a trustee. i Auckland Steam Sausage Factory, ; George Hulme, Shipping and Family Butcher.—The very choicest meat of all descriptions supplied. Beef, mutton, lamb, j dairy-fedpoik and veal, ready-dressed poul- ' try, hams and bacon, 8d per lb. ; German I sausage, Bd_ per lb. ; pork sausages, 6d per lb. ; superior beef sausages, 4d per lb. ; Watlings pork pies, 4d each ; smoked beef, tongues and mutton hams. As none but first-class quality will be kept, customers can depend upon being served to their sat- j isfaction. Families waited on.—G. Hulme, opposite the City Market, Queen-street. — ' Advt.] " !



TO-NICfflT! ; PUBLIC MEETING, CHORAL HALL. TO Journeymen Bakers.—Wanted, a Man.—Apply 250, Queen-street. | ANTED, a Vessel for Norfolk Island. —Apply to Shirley W. Hill, Fort-street. ANTED to LEND, £350, on freehold security.-Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28. Insurance Buildings. ANTED, by a young gentleman, Board and Lodgings, within about 20 minutes walk of Queen-street.— Apply by letter, stating accommodation, to A.G., office of this paper. . j WANTED, a General Servant for a j month ; the mistress going away; good : references.—H. Hyatt, Park Road, second house from Grafton Road. | W" ANTED, a smart Girl, to sew and attend bar sometimes: Girl for farm , who can milk ; good place, two in family. Also | Nursemaid, Housemaid, General Servants, and Girls—Mrs. Elsmore's Registry, Shortland street. "ANTED, at once, by a steady, re- ' spectable tenant, to Rent a 10-roorned House (good rooms), in a good locality, and in thorough, repair.—Addresg, House, Star Ofhce. : ANTED, four Men for the Manukau Heads, to construct Tramway; men used to tools preferred.—Apply to Mr. Orani, ; Howe-street, . • WANTED, a Boy to milk and make ! himself generally useful.—Apply at this , office. I TITIAN TED the public to know that S. ; T ? White will have a Stall in the Market- ; House on Saturday for the sale of his unrivalled : Blacking. j ANTED, a female Cook; references required.—Market Hotel, Grey-street. : O GROCERS.—A thoroughly com- j petent person, who knows the trade well, ; will be open for an engagement in January next; no objection to country.—Further particulars i maybe got from Mr. W. Hutson, Ashburton j Cottage, Wellington-street. j raTANTED Known, that D. Goldie is ; W prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and othar Building Materials, including Sashes, j Doors Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuse Blocks, j Pos?' Rails Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro i Bark'anfßlue Gum Laths, Shtogles &c &C j *t i.he lowest market pnoo, at his *aru3 t...j I



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WANTED, five Bullock Drivers ; must be steady men. Good Templars pre ferred.—Apply F. Archard, Britoniart Hotel, Custom House-street. WANTED, Shipwrights and others to know they can obtain 1 acres of Land near Devonport for £4S. Terms to suit.—Apply at this office, WANTi-D, a good General Servant ; references required.—Apply to Mrs. James Dickey, City Road. ANTED,~~good Coat Hands and Tailoresses.—Apply S. Coombes, 92, Queen-street; WANTED, for a term, two or three rooms for offices in or near Queen street.—Apply by letter, box 166, Post-office. WANTED, a good Clicker "and an Improver.—Apply at W. Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. WANTED to Purchase (for cash), a fivo or six-roomed House in a principal thoroughfare,—Address by letter, stating all particulars, to " J.P.," Star Office. W "ANTED, a Shipping and Custom house Clerk; must have good testi monials.—None other need apply to Box 15, Gisborne. ANTED, Purchasers for excellent Bord's Pianos in stock and to arrive direct from Paris; prices very moderate, on application to T. Peacock, Shootland-street. j ANTED, a Blacksmith to join with a Wheelwright in a rising country j settlement, where a fair business may be made. | Shop and tools can be rented or purchased. I Government land in the neighbourhood.—Apply to E.K.N., Okaihau, Bay of Islands. \\7~-E have on Sale a lot of lirst-class ; V ? Iron Tanks ; also superior Waikato and j Screened Bay Coals.—W7 &G. Winstone. j WANTED, a Girl about 16, to make herself generally useful in a family.— Mrs. Oxley, Franklin Road. ANTED to LET, Private Furnished j Apartments in an S-roonied house, where j there are no lodgers or children. Terms very j moderate.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victorir-street East. ■ "Vl^ ANTED TO PURCHASE. I 60 FATHOM 1J CABLE 70 FATHOM 1-inch CHAIN ; (GOCD SECOND CLASS), ! I^or Guthrie and Larnach (Limited). : J. W. WALLER, Manager- KIT ANTED, the Ladies to come and see T7 fresh lot of Kid Boots at 7/6, and the I splendid 2/ Tea.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria- . street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED, a respectable young Man, to act a3 Clerk and make himself use- ; ful in an establishment in town.—Apply Box 3, j Post-office. "YSTANTED, four good House Carpenters, ; V V to proceed by Go-ahead to Gisborne.— Apply to D. Gouk, or to Cargo and McKaig. i WANTED, two Sheep Shearers.—Apply this office, or Elleralio Hotel, before : 9.30 a.m. ! ANTKD to Sell, Canterbury Pota toes, 2Slbs for Is, 53 per sack; also, lot of Carvpd Bracket?, from Is Gd to Gs each; ! Carved Clock Brackets, from Is 3d; Green China Cups and Saucers, only lOd ; Blue China Cups, lOd; Pink do., Is each; China Dolls, from ! Id to 5s Gd.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED, a Wet Nurse for a new- j born baby.—Apply to Dr. Hooper. | "TIT ANTED, by a young Married Lady, ; y T quiet, retired Lodgings for a few months. Terms must be moderate.—Address A.Z., Post j Office, Auckland. YjKJ ANTED, by a Practical Miller, a : T V Situation as Stoneman or General Hand, in town or country. Good references if : required.—Apply T.C , Post Oiliee, Oakura, Taranaki. : WANTED, General Servants, Cook, and Laundress; useful Man for hotel; Boy about 14 to 10, able to miik ; Nursemaids, House Assistants.—Miss Colls' Select Registry Office. ! ANTED, the Public to know that there is no rise in the price of meat. Leg 3 Mutton, id ; Forequarters, 2d ; Chops, in; Sausages, 4d; Corn Beef, guaranteed, 3id., : cash at shop.—Alfred Carter, Wellesley-street, Purveyor of Meat to* the aristocracy of the , west. : WANTED, the Public to know that I ; gave £00 for the three Prize Oxen, to ! give my customers, as USUAL, the best quality. Alfred Carter, Butcher, Welleeley-street. j W/'ANTED, all my Customers and the 7T Public to know that I hare Bought all the Prize Oxen.—Alfred Carter, Butcher, Wellealey-street. j ANTED the Public to save time, I labour, and money, by using S. White's . new Brilliant Blacking, in pots; price 3d and 6d. Manufactured by S. White, Brighton Road, Parnell. ' WANTED KNOWN, that E. Bailey will offer, at the Market, on Saturday, a nice variety of Roses in pots; also a choice collection of other <'ot Plants and Ferns. Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants, and Seed, in I quantity, as usual.—E. Bailey, New North Road. ' ANTED, all to know that K. French's Royal Tea Mart, and Cheap Drapery Establishment, will be opened in his NEW PREMISES. Upfbe Hobsox-stkeet, THIS DAY, loth November instant. Iv en tering in his sixth business year (four on the Thames, one in Auckland) R.F. begs to inform his patrons that they will have the_ fullest benefit oE his experience in maintaining the ; best of qualities, which will be sold at satis- . factory prices. The Drapery Department i 3 , under the management of Mr. R. Blaydes. ; whose long experience in the manufacturing, j wholesale and retail trade, is sufficient guarantee . that the residents of City West will be able to | obtain the best values in Drapery and Grocery , at R. FRENCH'S Royal Tea Mart and Cheap , Drapery Establishment, Hobson-street. j ANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock ' of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles > of every description, as the premises are to be j fitted up for the Working Mens' Public Baths. I N.B.—No reasonable offer refused.—Cheap | Furniture Mart, Victoria-3treet East, corner of : High-street. • j WANTED to Sell, cheap, lot of Ladies' j Leather Bags, from 3s Gd to Ga; lot of | Scissors, from 6d to Is 3d; Shoe Brushes, 7d j each, Is 8d set; Superior Shoe Brushes, 4s set; i Superior Jet Brooches, only Is ; Chignons, from j Sd to Is 6d, 3 for is ; Chignon Boxes, 2d eaoh ; | Plaits, Gd and Is ; Maltese Lace Collars, Is Gd; : Crochet Collars, lOd; large Black Dress But- : tons, 2=Vd dozen; Black Beaded Belts, Is 6d ; : Crochet Cotton, 2s 4d box; lot of Artificial j Flowers, from 2d each ; Washing Lace, from 2d yard; Velvet, 3s Gd to 5s Gd per piece of 18 yards; Prunella Boots, Gs 6d; Harper Twelvetiees' Washiug Powder, Gd dozen, 3 dozen for Is 4d ; Tin Matches, 3 boxes for 4d, Is 3d dozen ; Wood Matches, 2d dozen; Paper Shirt Fronts, with Collars, 2d each, 1 for Gd ; Riding Whips, only 9d; Steel Key Rings, 4 for Id, 2Ad per dozen ; good Spectacles, Is; Spectacle Cases, 2d and 6d; Note Paper (6 sheets), 6 Envelopes, 1 sheet Blot ting Paper, Pen and Penholder, and bottle of Ink, only 3d; large Pie Dishes, 2s ; Brown Tea pots, from Is 6d to 3s ; good Tea, 2s 4d lb., 31bs. for 6s; Whybrow's Popular Relish, only 8d bottle, 3 bottles for Is 9d; Light Blue, 9d lb.; and a variety of other articles very cheap; Sugar Basin and Cream Jugs, Is.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. Knives and Forks, Gd pair; good Needles, 2d packet, 7d per 100. ■\7STANTED, the Ladies to know that we T T are unable to remove our Drapery until Tuesday next, consequently the old shop is still ■ open; but the new Grocery Premises are open. Sparkling White Sugar at sd; the same extra value in Teas, we are so noted. —Call and see R. French's Royal Tea Mart, Hobson-street. ANTED KNOWN, that C. Brooks is Selling Boots of every description at Reduced Prices, for two months only. Having bought a large quantity of English Leathers cheap, I have made a good stock of Ladies, Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes in great variety for the coming season ; all are made on the .premises, The largest Stock in Auckland to select from. I have just landed a Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Children's English Goods, consisting of Kid and Prunella Boots, Ladies' 1 Low Shoes, Infants' Boots and Shoes in great variety ; Selling Cheap. Call and look at the quality and prices. Town and Country people will find a great saving in Buying their Boots at ; the Blue Boot. You can get them good and cheap. Be in time to get good Bargains.—C. BROOKES, Blue Boot, opposite City Hall, : Queen-street, tga, No connection with any other i Shop in the city or suburbs. HE WAITEMATA.—I2O acres of rich soil, with a double frontage to deep water j a bargain, £1 3s per acre, on easy terms.—Apply !to W. F. Hammond, 42 and 43, Insurance | Buildings. LODGE MA N U X A U, S. C. ___— Members of Lodge Mannkau, and Brethren ■of otl'cu- Lodges residing in Onehunga, will I please m^.et in the Masonic Hall, on SA.TUR ; DAY EVENING, at 7.30, to make arrangements, re 30th N ovember. J. R HENDRY. \f^ A U T I O N . The Public are hereby Cautioned against : purchasing from Ejiily Dixks Stevenson, i of Auckland, Widow, fourteen Shares in the I Alburnia Gold Mining Company (Regi-.tered) j numbered 4224 to 4237, inclusive as the said . Shares, are my property. | • i:OTIK"T GRATIA}!. i .AivHand, Xovomber 17th. 137.".



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WANTED, Motel Waiter (Thames) ■wages, 25/; General Servant and Nurse girl, for country hotel; Female Cook anc Housemaid, city dining rooms; Girl able tc milk and wait on aged couple (Waikato) several Servants and Nuxsegirls.—Hannafords Registry, Queen-street. A~M"B~I LAM B! ! LAML !! . Wanted Known that M. BREARLEY. Wakefleld-street, is selling Meat of First-Class Quality at the lowest remuneration. Prices : Lamb, from 2/ per quarter; Roast Beef, from 4d; Boiling Beef, from 2d ; Corned Beef, in kegs, 2id and 34; Mutton, Fore-quarters, 2d; Legs, id ; Chops, id.—M. Brearley, Wakeneld . street. WHITE Swiss Muslin (another large lot), only 7/6 the piece of 10yds; Wedding Hats. 3/6; Boys' Socks. i£d ; Large I Toilet Covers, 1/; Superier Bracelets, 6d per , pair ; Handsome Brooches, 6d ; Large Towels, I Cd; Lovely Dolls, 1/6; Albums, 1/; Spectacles, 1/ ; Butchers' Knives, 1/; Ladies' Gloves, 6d Account Books, id per doz: Day Books, 9d . I Steam Engine and three Carriages for id; Girls" Sun Hats, 1/3; Cash Boxes, 2/6; Riding Whips,; 1/; Handy Shovels, 6d; Infants' Boots, 9d; Wide Ribbon, 2d; Bass Brooms,1 1/.—W. H. ! Dampier, Victoria-street, Corner of Hobson street. OODEN knitting Needles, 3d per pair; pretty sills Scarves, 6d ; Purses, 2 a penny, such beauties at 9d ; Shirting 1/3 per . yard; Swiss Muslin, 7/6 the piece ; large Work boxes, 3/8; Albums, 1/6 to 7/; handaonie Brooches, 6d; large Towels, Cd; 20 keyed Concertinas, 4/: Boys' Sox, sd; Tooth Combs, Id to 6d; wax Dolls, with hair, 2/; girls' Sun Hats, 1/6; Notepaper, 2d per quire, ruled do., id; Poll Combs, 3d; black Bracelets, 7d per pair.— ~W. 11. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. npO LET, House of 8 rooms, with stable, JL &c., and 2£ Acres Land, next to Judge Gillies' property at Epsom. Will be let to a good tenant at 12s. per week.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. _£?~& fi\ to £1000 LENT, on Building o& JL vF Society principles or on any terma to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated, rjnO LET. a ground floor Office in High- JL street; rent 7/ per weak.—Apply to S. I{ oinV TO LET, a five-roomed Hcmse; rent, 6s. per week.—Apply York Hotel, Newton. O~LET, that large Carpenter's Work shop and Yard, so long occupied by Shailer and Wright, Builders. Entrance from Grahame-street. N.B.—Would be suitable for a factor^.—R. Bartley, near Gas-works. TinO EET, House and Shop, Queen-street. JL Tiie Counter and Fittings for Sale.—H. Partington, House and Land Ageat, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, a 5-roomed House; large, lofty rooms, conveniently situated.—H. Partington, House and Lond Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. rflO LET, at the corner of Codrington- JL street and Great North Road, commanding a delightful view of the Surrey Hills estate, a well-finished Six-roomed House, with throe fireplaces, cupboards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on, sink, &c.—Apply to R. Downey, on the premises; or to -Mr. Baxter, corner of Karangahape and Newton Roads. TO LET, a comfortable four-roomed Cottage, on Parnell Rise.—Apply to Mr. Meekan, Grocer, Parnell. npO LET, a 7-roomed House in Newton JL Road, 5 doors below Stevenson, grocer, rent low; key left next door. mo LET, a delightfully situated famished B or unfurnished detached Cottage, at Kybcr Pass, opposite the residence of Mr I Holdship. @ s-l A CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— . 3^i<U>\7 Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail- j way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, I Shortland-street. ! 4-* 1 't\ A -PKETTY COTTAGE, just off c»«/ it'V. Kyber Pass Road, good well, tank, , &c. Terms to suit the purchaser.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-atreet. ! l?KKfa —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two I HjqJ*J\J . Houses of i rooms and scullery, all j in good condition, on freehold corner allotment. ! close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. j —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. ! 4® -a PER FOOT. Capital Building, I 3&JL Allotment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea ! view, cannot be built out. The whole of the ! purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. : Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. 4- d 1 *\(\ ~T w ° ° ° TTXgTe S, near oWiOSJ'. Mechanics' Institute for sale for £130. Very easy terms can be arranged.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. WORTH SHORET^fo" Let, the Resi- JJi donee lately occupied by W. S. Cochrane, ' Esq.—Apply R. and It. Dudcr. j FOR SALE, a Goat in milk.—Apply to i W. Rockley. Parnell Rise. _____ QT. LU X B 'S, MOUNT ALBERT Social Gathering will be held on THURSDAY, ' the 22nd?instant, in a builuing on the grounds of A. K. Taylor, Esq. - Tea will be served at 6-30 p.m. Concert, iu strumental and Vocal), Addresses, Readings, i &c. atß p.m. ! Tickets, 2s. may be had of the Book-sellers, Queen-street: Post-oflice, Eden Terrace ; and at Mr Owen's, Whau. 'Busses will leave Urion Bank corner at 5, 5f30 and 6 p.m.; and the Whau at 6 p.m. IWTE'WTON KIRK SOIREE, j A Soiree in connection with the above Church ■ to \Y elcome the Return of the Rev Dr. Wallis ' M.H.R., from Wollington, will be held in the ! Newton Kirk, East street, Newton, onTHURS- i DAY, the 22nd November. Tea on the tables at 6.30 p.m., after which addresses will be delivered by several ministers and friends, ! interspersed with selections of music. AUCK LAND AMATEURi ATHLETIC CLUB. I THE OPENING MEETING L "WILL BE HELD AT : ELLERSLIE GARDENS, ON SATURDAY NEXT, THE 17th INST. I The SPORTS will commence at 1 o'clock ' precisely. Trains at 12 noon, 1 p.m., and | 1.45 p.m. ALFRED KING, Hon. Sec. j MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Booka Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. : Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in i aui styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyndh am-street. | I A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE i jt\. RAILWAY. AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS. \ ELLERSLIE, SATURDAY, NOV. 17th. j Trains will lea.ye Auckland at 12.0, 12.15, ! and 1.45. The ordinary Time Table will be run as well. ' A Special Train after the Sports. Fares.—Auckland, Newmarket, and One hunga. to Ellerslie, Is.; single or return, irre spective of class. A, V. MACDONALD, General Manager, I NOTICE OF REMOVAL.1 ■ ! - I i The UNION INSURANCE COMPANY have j REMOVED to the Premises NEXT TO THE I COLONIAL BANK. I • R. H. STEVENSON. I ! ! I -fcTATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY ■ _L 1 COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). j .l ibciaiAuvances will be made on Wool and I i o:a 5 • a. oduce consigned to this Company for j i Sai'i . i London. I' Apply Manager National Bank of New Zea land Limited), Auckland. j ■VTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE JJt INSURANCE COMPANY OF*! NEW ZEALAND. ! Capital £1,000,000 Reserve. £65,000 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRK and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Pkompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims- HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, VujkU 11 P.ra-;c'i



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; O PORTS ! ' SPORTS!! f ' ! GARDENS! GARDENS! GARDENS! t , t ! ■I E E ' L I . ■ L L ; E S ■■ : R ' i S E I L L ! I I* E E GARDENS! GARDENS! GARDENS! I | '' TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), i rpHE ■ /~1 RAND /^ ALA T)AY !! ! ENTRANCE, ONE SHILLING. j . i m- FIRST ATHLETIC MEETING. I FARE BY TRAIN, ONE SHILLING Return. TO COMMENCE AT ONE O'CLOCK. PROGRAMME. 1. Heats of 100 yards Race, j 2 Long Jump. 3. Final Heat 100 yards. i. Half Mile Race. 5. Putting the Stone. 6. Heata of 120 yards Handicap. 7. High Jump. 8. Final Heat 120 yards Handicap. 9. First Pleat Tug of War. 10. Quarter Mile Handicap. j 11. Second Heat Tug of War. ! 12. Heats of 120 yards (Hurdles). | 13. One Mile Handicap. i 11. Final Heat 120 yards (Hurdles). j 15. Tug of War. TRAINS leave Auckland Stations at 11.5 a.m,, 12 noon, 12.15 p.m., and 1.45 p.m. XJ3T THIS WILL BE THE BEST DAY'S SPORT EVER HELD IN AUCKLAND. ~SM VALUABLE PRIZES have been given. The GARDENS are in splendid order, and Mr. H. Keane's LARGE MARQUEE has been erected for the special accommodation of Ladies. REFRESHMENTS will be provided by Mr. H. Keake, Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. ALFRED KING, Hon. See. BISMARCK & FRENCH REPUBLIC GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). At a Meeting of the Directors held this day, a CALL (the 3rd) of Five Shillings per Share was made on the Preference Shares, payable to the undersigned, at the Company's Office, Short land-street. Auckland, on or before MONDAY, the 2Gth instant. k F. A, WHITE, * Manager. Aucklrnd, November 5,1877. "OOARD OF EDUCATION. Required for the Mangere School, a Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Applications to be sent to the undersigned, on or before Monday, the 26th November instant. JAMES ROBERTSON, Jun., Chairman of Mangere District School Committee. REMOVAL OF NIGHT-SOIL AND REFUSE. Town Clerk's Office, Nov. 16,1577. Notice is hereby given that the Tender of Mr* Thomas Fauldee, for the Removal of Night" soil and City Refuse, has been accepted by the City Council. All information may be obtained and orders may be left at the Office of the Sanitary Inspector, Canada Buildings, Queen where the Contractor will call twice daily. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. «»_»- CFHIP 'CITY OF AUCK- J|2£l^__ £3 LAND,' @ LONDON. J%fiaE»gPjgP AH Claims ugainst the ship City w—-farja— —- o f Auckland, on account of her Inward Cargo, must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by 12 o'clock noon TO-MOR ROW (Saturday), the 17th instant, or they can not be recognised. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland. 16th November, 1877. O E L L I N G OFF. JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas. Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew & Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. O N S A L E- U cases CANTERBURY BACON & HAMS (Bare and in Cloth) . 10 „ CANTERBURY CHEESE 6 „ LARD, in Bladders 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins 1 „ BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. 11 ®>O TONS FLOUR > in Sacks 40 tons FLOUR, 50's and 109's i 8 „ OATMEAL 20 „ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES T. H. HALL & CO., | HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. I tm •



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GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. ~TN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act. 1876." and of the bankruptcy of John Taylor, a Debtor. This is to - notify that John Taylor, of Break water Road, in the City of Auckland, Timber Merchant, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 23rd day of November, 1877, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 16th clay of November, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. John Taylor, Debtor in person. Auckland, 11th November, 1877, mo HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR, W. J. HURST, ESQ., Sir,—We, the undersigned Electors of the City of Auckland, do hereby respectfully re quest that you will call a PUBLIC MEETING, for the purpose of obtaining an expression of opinion on the present political situation. Yours respectfully, G. Holdship G. Yon der Heyde Alfred Isaacs E. Carr Grant & Morton W. Crowther Jas. Wrigley T. B. Hill Thos. Macky Chas. Hawkeswood John C. Morrin T. H. Hall J. Dilworth G. S. Graham David Goldie Tbos. Thompson H. Brett A. Black | J. M. Shera Barton Ireland John Hill James Stitt Walter Lee Holland & Butler Robert Graham J. T. Boylan Lewis Bros. Harkness Hamilton T. W. Doonin J. L. Wilson George Leahy William Eyre Ireland Bros. B. Gittos TTN compliance with the above requisition, I hereby convene a MEETING, to be held at the CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street, at 7.30, THIS <FR.IDAY) EVENING. W. J. HURST, Mayor. fjIHE MAYORAL ELECTION. Auckland, 13th November, 1877. EDWARD ISAACS, ESQ., AUCKLAND. Dear Sir, —We, the undersigned ratepayers of Auckland, respectfully beg that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the position of Mayor of this City. From your long experience and activity in Municipal matters, the position you hold amongst us, and the certainty we feel that, if you were elected, the Office of Mayor would be ably carried out, induces us to thus crave your compliance, with our united wishes and request, and we hereby pledge ourselves to use our best exertions to secure your election. Vfs are, Sec, Owen & Graham W. McArthur & Co. G. W. Owen George Kitchen T. & S. Morrin John Grey and a large number of other ratepayers. TO Messrs. Owen and Graham, Win. McArthur & Co., T. & S. Morrin, G. W. Owen, John Grey, George Kitchen, and other gentlemen requesting me to allow myself to be nominated as Mayor at the ensuing election. Gentlemen,—lt is with much pleasure that I have to acknowledge the very great compliment you have paid me by forwarding the address asking me to allow myself to be nominated as . Mayor at the ensuing election. I am sincere when I inform you that I regret exceedingly, for various reasons, not being able to become a candidate for the elevated position you wish to place me in, but at the same time I cannot look over the great honour you have paid me with out again returning you my most heartfelt thanks. You may rest assured that this will further stimulate me to exert my best endea vour, as heretofore, to faithfully represent the ratepayers during my reign in the City Council .^ ; I remain, Gentlemen, * . "* Yours very sincerely, EDWARD ISAACS. THE OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL CO. will receive Tenders until 7 p.m. on TUESDAY, 27th instant, for the supply of 10,000 First-class Shingles. Specifications can be seen at Mr. John Hall's Store, Otahuhu. F. FALWELL, Secretary. nnENDERS for the Erection of a School _!_ House at Whata Whata will be received at the office of the Board of Education. Wyndharn-street, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 6th December next. Plans and Specifications at the office of the Board and at Mr Day's residence, Whata Whata. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TTbUNTY OF WAITEMATA. DEVONPORT AND OKURA ROAD. Tenders are required by Noon of THURS DAY, the 22nd instant, addressed to me for certain Works on the above Road, according to Specifications and Plans, which may be seen at my office, and at the residence of Mr. Thos. Seaman, Takapuna. QLIVER MAYg> Chairman County Council. Devonport, November 15,1877. -g"~irV>. REWARD.—Lost on Tuesday, § \_/ between Parnell and Supreme Court, a Purse containing £2 17s. Finder will receive above reward on leaving lost property at the Star office . KID GLOVES.—First choice Josephine, stitched backs, sizes G, 6J. 63, 7, 7*. and 7*. Prices, 2/, 2/6, and 3/. Panama Hats, 5/ Children's Fancy Hats, 1/3; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap.—W. Eyre, ■ Enniskillen House. Victoria-street,, N Undergraduate of New Zealand University is anxious to purchase, hire, or borrow, any works of the following French authors of the 16th century, period Le Reneis sance. viz., Amyot, Marot, Ronsard, Jodelle, Passerat, or Pasquier ; and wo\ild feel grateful if any Lady or Gentleman having these works would communicate with him through Mr E. Wayte, Queen-street. ly O T ICE. The LIBRARY of the Young Men's Christian Association will be CLOSED from the Ist to the loth December, for the purpose of issuing a- New Catalogue. In the meantime, the Com mittee request the members to send in their Books to the Librarian not later than the 30th iuStant> THOS.BUDDLE, Hon. Sec. STOPPAGE OF ROAD IN THE PON SONBY AND ORDEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Public Works Office, Wellington, 6thNov., 1877. Whereas at a Meeting of Ratepayers of the Ponsonby and or Dedwood Highway District, held, pursuant to advertisement, at Ponsonby Hall, Ponsonby. on FRIDAY, the 15th day of June last, it was decided that the Road running through or into Allotment No. 12, Section No. 8, Suburbs of Auckland, Parish of Waitemataand County of Eden, bounded towards the North by Ring Terrace, 40 feet towards the East by part of Lot No. 81, of the subdivision into lots of Allotment No. 12 aforesaid, and by lots Nos. 82, 83, 81, 85, and 86 of said subdivision, 200 feet towards the South by Haekett-street, 40 feet towards West by Lots Nos. 65 and 63, 200 feet, should be stopped in exchange for a Roadrunning through or into Allotment No. 12, Section No. 8 of the. Suburbs of Auckland, Parish of Waiteinata and County of Eden, beunded towards tha North by Ring Terrace, 33 feet towards the East by other portions of Nos. 69 and 62, of the subdivision into lots of Allotment No. 12, 200 feet towards .the South by Haekett-street, 33 feet, and towards the West by other portions of said Lots Nos. 61 and 70. 200 feet. And Whereas it is provided by " The Public Works Act, 1876," that the County Council in which such district is situated shall, after giving ten days' notice thereof-, hold a i Meeting, at which shall be considered the I proposed alterations, and any objection made j thereto by any person likely to suffer injury * thereby, and finally confirm or reverse the ratepayers' Meeting ; and further that if the whole of" the Counties Act is not in operation in the County in which the said Road is situated, then the Minister for Public Works shall hold the said Meeting. And Whereas such High way District is situated in the County of Eden, and the whole of the Counties Act is not in force therein. Now. therefore. I, William James Mudie Larnach, Minister for Public Works, do hereby give Notice that I willhold a Meeting at Ponsonby Hall, Ponsonby, at Noon of MON DAY, the 26th day of November, at which I will consider the Proposed Alterations, and any objection m?.de thereto by any Person likely to suffer iniury thereby. w. j. :.r. larxac:t.



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MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE CONCERT.—ChoraI Hall. MO ND AY SYENIN G, At Eight p.m. Punctually. OVERTURE to " Zampa ;" TRIO, by Mozart. 66 T7INOCH ARDEN'S DREAM," -fl-U " The Fisherman's Song." 66 W ITHIN THE GROVE'S / H DEEP SHADOW." "THE FLOWER GIRL." I 6<» QAILOR BOY'S FAREWELL," KJ "I Fear No Foe." 66 p<UARDA CHE BIANCA LUNA," *JC " THE BANJO." SHADOW SONG.'.' J. "The Lover and the Bird." 66 mHE MESSAGE.1' -"'THESTORM." JL " WHEN SPARROWS BUILD." 6^ mH E CHAFER S." A "Soldier's Love ;" "or Love is alia Hum, Hum, Hum." DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES SIN THE INTERVAL. TICKETS, 35., 2s , Is., should be secured at once. To be had at Wayte'B, Champtaloup's, Brown's, TnrrelTs, F. G. Ewing ton, Taite, and Robinson's, Parnell. THE Special Tickits for Members of the A.A.A. Club, at Wayte's and the Institute only, To-morrow, and before 3 t>.m. on Monday. BOOKS OF THE WORDS AND PRIZES, Sixpence each in the Hall. AT THE CHORAL HALL, Monday, S run. punctually. T. MATTHE W S C H URC H. AUCKLAND. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, NOVEMBER 16, G R AND ORG AN RE C I T A L (In aid of tbe Sunday school Fund), GIVEX BY MARTIN SWALLOW, Esq. Doors open at 7.]5, to begin at 8. PROGRAMME. Part I. 1. " March aux Flanbeaux " (by desire).. Sco3ton Clark. 2. (a) Adante Movement (from Qnartee in D minor) —(b) Ofiertorium (Saacti et Jus-i) ..Mozart. 3. Concerto..Rinck. (1) Allegro Maestoso. (2.) Adagio. (?.) Rondo Allegretto.. •i. Chorale No. IV., with I variations (by desire) ..Rinck. The Tune No. 192 in Hymns Ancient and Modern. (1375 ed,), is taken from this Chorale. 5. "The Cardinals' March" (in the Press).. Martin Swallow. (Interval of fifteen minutes.) Part 11. 6. Festival March..Dunitsr. 7. Chorus, "Lift up your Heads" Messiah.. Handel. 8. Concertante Slow Movement (Symphony No. V).. Haydn 9. Prelude and Fugue..Rinck. This Fugue is written on Bach's name. B flat answer ing to the letter B. while B natural is substituted for the letter H. 10. Wedding March. .Mendelssohn. , W"ELL SINKING.— The undersigned having had experience in Well-sinking will Sink Wells either by day or contract.—' Address: R. Woodeesox, Karanarahaoe Road: or at this office. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21. ENGLISH HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, &c. WELLINGTON-STREET. M. JONES &CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr E. Hornsby. who is leaving the Colony, to sell by auction at his Residence, Wellington-street (nest Dr. Bayntum's), on Wednesday next, 21st, at 12 noon, His Handsome English Imported House hold Furniture and Effects, almost new, comprising— Drawing Room Suite, Rosewood and Maroon, "with Holland covers, Rosewood Piano forte, trichord (A. Bcrd), Large Music Box, 12 tunes, with beli3, drum, &;c, Rosewood Centre Table.very handsome, do Chest, Table, with drawer-3, six Large Oleographs in gilt frames. Large Mirror, Va^es, and Ornaments,2 Wha tnots, Window Curtai!i3 and Cornices, Worked Cushions, Music Stool, and Arm Chair, Books, Brussels Carpet, Fender, and Fire Irons. Dining Table, Couch and Chairs in hair cloth, Rimu Cheffonier, Easy Chair, Sewing Machine, Water Colours and Photo graphs, Vases and Ornaments, Curtains and Poles, Brussels Carpet, Fender and Fireiroas, Very Handsome Cut Glass Tumblers, Wines, Decanters, Water and Claret Jugs, Large Kerosene Lamp, Platedware and Cutlery, Table Linen, Hall Table, Barometer, Mats and Oil cloth. Bedroom—Brass Canopy Double Bedstead!, with Curtains ; Palliasses and Hair Mat trass, Rimu Chest Drawers, Mahogany- Military Chest Drawers, Washstand and Ware, Toilet Glass, &c. Bedroom—Double Iron Bedstead, half-tester, with Curtains, Mattrass. Feather Bed, Bed Linen, Blankets, Counterpanes, Chest Drawers, Toilet Table and Large Glass, Washstand and Ware, Carpet, Chairs, &c. Kitchen Furniture, Cooking Utensils. Crock ery, Tinware. &c. Patent Mangle, Plunge Bath, Oriental Cane Chair, &c. &c, &c, On VIEW on TUESDAY next, 11 a.m. to i p.m. Tm O R A FEW DAYS ONLY. Canterbury Potatoes, very good quality, picked, 4s. per bag (bags in) at the Market House. R. C. GREENWOOD. Market House. "OOTATOES! POTATOES!! POTATOES!!! GOOD CANTERBURY POTATOES (Picked), Delivered to any place about town for £2 per ton, bags included, any quantity from lOcwt.up. R. C. GREENWOOD, Market House. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17. At 2 O'CLOCK. MARKET HOUSE. A f\f\ B^GS GOOD CANTERBURY POTATOES (picked), Must be Sold. Produce, Furniture, Poultry, &c. Also, Horse, thoroughly staunch, 6year3Old,with Trap and Harness. E. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19. STOCK IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE OF NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions irom the Trustee in the above Estate, to sell by auction on Tuesday next, 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Stock in the above Estate; Store and Office Fittings, 2 safes. &c, &c. Also, At 12 o'Clock Noon, Valuable Horse, -1 years old. Spring Cart, in good order, and Set of Harness. Terms at Fale.



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