SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Hero, 9.5., Ssl tons, Logan, from Melbourne, via Sydney Syren, brig, from Sydney Gc-elmg, p.s,, Heane, from Dunedin (in the Manukau) Argyle.'s.s., from Russell Syren, brig, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

Fairlie, schooner, Norris, for Newcastle (from the Manukau).

IMPORTS.

Per Hero, from Melbourne :-* 55 pac'* ages tobacco. ! cases cigars, 33 packages paper. 21 chests tea, 699 J-chests do., 1,450 boxes do., 200 bags rice, SSI boxes candles, -100 bags sugar. 933-* packages do., SSO mats do., 1 case cutlory, 1 pony, I base fittings, 37 packages iron work. 1 case hardware, 1 do. marble. 1 package Bcvthes,' 20 A cases castor oil, 9 cases sundries, 4 bellows, 3 bundles steel, 11 do. spades, 1 do. leather, 3 cases, 1 truss, 11 trunks boots, 4 cases drapery. 2 do. cigars, 1 do thongs. 1 do. pictures, 35 do. wine, 1 package show cards, 75 cases suirits, 8 J-casks brandy, 5 do, port. 2 cases glucose. 4 do. confectionery, -1 do. iron. 1 keg spikr-s. 15 iron nines, 1 package, 13 do. pundries. 3 casks ink, 5 boxes. 1 packasre, 30 barrels bottles, 3 cas°s pianos. 1 case, 20 do. ? v.ro. 100 fio. kerosen<>. 1 bale nassia, 10 cases sago. 1 do. cinnamon, 7 T-casks sherry, 50 cases kerosene, i bales paper bags and paper, 5 kegs soda,. 15 casks currants. 76 bags guano, 1 water meter. 2 packages hardware, 2 eases sundries, 20 cases turns. 19 nlates iron, 5 parcels. 2 do. stationery, 2 do. music. 7 3ase3 leather. 2 do. wine. I packages. 1 do. marble, 6do. iron work, 3 trunk, lease machinery, 2 tru—ksTaoots, 5 cases wine, 38 packages. 10 cases tobacco, 50 boxes do., 200 bags rice, 359 boxes candles. 100 bags sugar, 25 half-chests tea, 1 case cuttery.—Owen and Graham. ■11 half-chests tea, 15 boxes do., 30 do. candles. —Coupland and Co. 1 package.—lreland tiros. 200 boxes candles, 319 boxes tea.—G. W. Owen and Co. 1 case tyne.—H. Brett. 1 case.—E. Porter and Co. From Pvdnev : 130 cases geneva, 91 cases and -0.-i^ka^es.' 50 rolls matting.S cases glue, 19 cates earthenware, 2 tanks,-! pockets, 3 pkges sun dries. 10 bundle', iron, 200 cases kerosene, 18 cases drapery, 5 bales do, 5 casks, 1 box, 10,000 slates. 27t cases fruit. 1 plank cedar, 5 boxes candles, 12 bars iron, 3 bundles do, 2 pkgs do, 52 ■oases galvanised iron. 289 felloes, 13 pkges tea, 39 do matting, 191 half-chasts tea, 50 boxes tea, 27 bags guano, 2160 gunnies suerar, 29 casks treacle.—Cruickshank and Co., agents. S cases slue, 19 crates earthenware, 2 tanks. 1 packets hops, 113 packages tea.—3. and H. Isaacs. 3 packages sundries, 10 bundles iron.—E. Porter and Co. 200 cases kerosene.—G. W. Owen. 101 cases frvit.—R. Arthur. 1 case.—Owen and Graham. 20 i-chests tea-. 14 chests do., 2 cases sundries, 90 gunnies sugar, 50 boxes candles,—Close Bros.

ARRIVAL OF THE HERO.

The well-known steam-ship Hero arrived trom Sydney and {Melbourne at a quarter-past eight this niorninsr, after a passage of 5i days. She brings a full cargo, and a large number of riasseno-ers. The following is the captain's re port: Tho Hero leit Sydney and cleared the Heads at 3.30 p.m. on the 17th instant: round ed the North Cape at 2 p.m. on the 23rd ; and arrived in harbour th:s morning (Friday) at 8.15. During the passage throughout fresh head winds and fine weather were experienced. Passengers —Mr and Mrs Reynolds and infant, Mrs J/Price. Miss Fergusson, Miss Delaney, Mr Adair ana servant, Mr J. Scouler, Mr Olive- Mrs H. Scott, 2 children, and nurse, Mrs Keeshig and Misses Keesing (3), Mrs Mitchell, Mrs : ickson. Miss Dickson, Masters Dickson (2), Mr O'Haulon : and 40 in the steerage. We arc indebted to Mr Cogswell, the purser, for latest Sydney and Melbourne papers and other favours.

The ship City of Auckland entered out for London this morning. The schooner Energy Avill cler for Tonga to morrow, and Avill probably sail in the course of the day. , The schooner Mary Anderson has received a general overhaul at the hands of Mr Gouk. An extra strip of copper has been put on her. Messrs Sims and Brown are not allowing either'of their shipbuilding yards to remain idle. At the North Shore they have an eighty ton* schooner in hand. The timbers are all up, and the plankins: of the topaides, and good nro gress is being made. In Custom House-street they are busy on a fifty ton schooner, which has only boon started a few days. Both vessels are or. the firm's oavu account. The schooner Maggie Faterson has had a general everhaul at the hands of Messrs Sims and Brown, and will sail at once for Port Albert, to load for Dunedin. She is under charter to Messrs Coupland and Co. It is stated that arrangements have been made fov an ocean race between the yachts Magic, Mistral, and Secret, from Sydney to New castle. If it should eventuate, it Avould cause a great amount of interest. The p.s. Geelong arrived at Onehunga from Dunedin, via Wellington, yesterday. She is a vessel of 10S tons register, and has been pur chased by Mr G. W. Binney to supply the place of the s.s. Lionel in the timber towing trade at Wangane and Hokianga. The schooners Lsetitia and Kate McGregor Avere sighted off the Kaikouras by the p.s. Geelong on Saturday last. The s.s. Lily is advertised to run excursions to the Hot Springs every Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, returning thence on Monday, at 9 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr Greenwood reports his usual Friday's sale, Market-house, noon, as follows:—Fowls, 2s to 2s 3d each; bacon, sid lb ; Canterbury potatoes, 2s 6d to 3s cwt; new potatoes, i lb; butter, 8d lb; furniture, sundries, &c, fair prices. Messrs S. Cochrane and Son held a well attended furniture sale at their mart. Fort street, to-day. Good prices were realised. The usual weekly marker day sale was held to-day, at Mr R. Arthur's mart, Queen-street. There was a very good attendance, and the following prices were realised:—Fowls, Is 3d to 2s Id each ; brahamas, 2s 6d each ; guinea fowls, 2s each ; pigs, 9s to 9s 6d each; bacon, 5d to 6d per lb; old potatoes, Is 6d to 3s 3d per bag; new botatoes, 33 to Is per cwt; butter (second class), 2d to Id per lb; maize, 5s per bushel; flour £11 to £16 per ton. 25 chests tea, 199 boxes tea, 116 half-chests tea, 160 gunnies Co.'s No. 1 sugar, 25 3-boxes Yenns tobacco, 289 felloes.—H. B. Morton.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

?,Jatls will Close as Under: For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. ; and to morrow, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. For Cororaandel, per Argyle, to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m.; and on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Wangarei Heads, per Rover, this day, at 4 p.m. For Friendly Islands, per Energy, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Hokianga, per Geelong, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Waimi, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anno Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For New Caledonia, per Ada C. Owen, to morrow, at noon. For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per Taupo, on. Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawa KaAva, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, on Tnesday. 27th inst., at 11 a.m. For Australian Colonies, per Hero, on Tuesday next, at 11 a.m. H. B. •RTSS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

[The price for inserting birth notices in this column is reduced to one shilling; other notices as before.l

HUNTER.—On the 22nd November, at her

residence, Chapel-street, Mrs. A. R. Hunter

of a son. ROBERTSON.—On the 22nd November, at Park Road, Mrs. C. A. Robertson of a daughter.

DEATHS.

D AVIDSON.—On the 22nd November, 1877. Mr. Alexander Davidson, engineer, latetof Glas gow, aged 67 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, Upper Lome-street, on Saturday, 24th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening," "The Morning News," and "and The Echo."

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1877.

For the cause that lacks tssisunce. For the wrong that needs tcsistanoe. JPot the future iv the distance, And the good that »c ens <t-■

" So surely as the people at the Thames have a mind to speak so Avill they as surely find a place in which to do it, even if they have no Municipal support." Thus spoke Mr W. J. Speight on Wednesday evening, at the Theatre Royal, Grahamsto'wn, in the presence of between 600 and 700 people Avho had assembled to discuss the political situ ation ; and these words of Mr Speight aptly apply to the temper of the constituencies throughout the length and breadth of the colony. It is not in the power of any Mayor,—be he ever so versed in the mysteries of lobbying, or of smooth-spoken after-dinner speeches, —it is not in the power of any great combination of capit alists or monopolists, nor is it in the poAver of journalists Avho shut their eyes to the interests of the masses, to burk the opinions of a free people. This meeting at the Thames appears to have been got together in spite of manifold ob stacles. In the first place the Mayor, apparently afraid of compromising himself, refused to comply Avith an innuentially signed requisition to call the meeting, and when the 600 or 700 persons, thrown on their oavii resources, assembled in the

Theatre Royal, the chairman, a Mr E. H. Power, forgetting the impartiality devolving ' upon him in that position, attempted to prejudice the meeting at the outset by j repeating the following lines of stupid doggerel:— j . Ido not like you,. Sir George Grey, j The reason why, I cannot say ; '< But this I say, and that full gay, I do not like you, Sir George Grey. \ I Having delivered himself of this brilliant piece of fustian, the Chairman ingeniously stultified himself by expressing a hope that the existing Ministry would receive a fair trial. Mr Speight then moved " That this meeting is of opinion that the policy pro- j pounded by the present Government com- ; mends itself to the approval of the colony, | and ought to have a fair trial." He dcliv- i ered an excellent and dispassionate speech in support of the resolution, pointing out that the policy of the Government in rela- J tion to the Land Fund was straightfoiward, statesmanlike, and a happy contrast to the hand-to-mouth and " paltry filching policy " of the Atkinson Ministry. He hit the nail ' ou the head when he put it to the meeting whether they were content "to be at the beck and call of influential families and rings, who had been sucking the life-blood of the working man." There may bo a spice of fustian in the mode in which the idea was expressed, but the fact remains that by the combination of political rings in Parliament, the Land Fund, which by right is the common property of the people of the country, has been monopolised by a powerful section; and that, by the same baneful influence, the public burdens have been unfairly dis tributed, to the advantage of the strong, and the oppression|of tin weak. As Mr Speight pointed out, the only ultimate remedy for tius state of tilings is not to be found in prating about wrongs, but in treasuring them up against the day of the ballot boxes. The resolution was seconded by Mr David Miller, who thought they should not say much about the Mayor not calling the meet ing "because he and the County Council were both pulling the same string, and were frightened to offend each other." The resolution was then put and carried unani mously. Dr. Kilgour moved the second resolution: "'That, in order to give the country an opportunity of pronouncing upon the policy of the present Ministry, Parliament ought to be dissolved, and an appeal made to the constituencies of the colony—the only plan by which the present state of parties in the House of Represen tatives can be re-adjusted, and the Govern ment carried on." He commented strongly on the anomalous position of a colony whose destinies might be swayed by the political oscillations of a handful of men dubbing themselves the Middle Party; and expressed his belief that a dissolution would send many of this class into retirement, at which some wag in the meeting shouted " Billy Rowe," amidst laughter. The resolution was seconded by Mr Jury, and carried unanimously. The particular resolution which appears to have aroused the ire of the local press was as follows :—" That this meeting views with regret the position taken up by Mr Rowe, as our member, and seeing that his actions in the House are* detrimental to the best interests of this constituency, he be requested to resign forthwith." Some one in the meeting pro voked another sally by the suggestion, " Can't you include Macdonald !" but his voice was drowned amidst " No, no," and "Yes, yes." Nevertheless, the resolution was carried with one solitary dissentient, The meeting was evidently in earnest, for it proceeded to pass another resolution, "That copies of the resolutions be forwarded to the representatives of the Thames." Three hearty cheers for Sir George Grey, and three equally dismal groans for Billy Rowe, brought the meeting to a happy termination, aria sent all, except the solitary friend of the obnoxious representative, to their homes in that happy frame of mind which accompanies the consciousness of having performed a public duty. Early yesterday morning Mr William Rowe, M.H.R., in his peregrinations about the lobbies, would be presented by some smart telegraph messenger with this slight testimonial from his constituents, and would be able to realise in a peculiarly striking maimer the estimation in which he is held by the -rami who, in the guileless innocence of faitftTplacedhim in Parliament. We observe that the Thames "Advertiser" characterises the resolution demanding Mr Rowe's resignation as "nonsensical;" while the Thames "Star," piping to the same key, calls it an "irregular proceeding." The Thames." Star" docs not suppose for a moment that Mr Rowe will resign " —nor do we. It is questionable indeed whether or not Mr Rowe is a free agent in the matter. Yet there is balm inGilead, and the "Adver tiser" sheds a ray of light over the path in the following sapient sentence : — "If he has done anything to merit their severest condemnation, let us hope they will take it as a warning for the future; because the present efforts to amend the past must assuredly be futile." We agree with, the " Advertiser." As well expect the Ethiopian to change his skin, or the leopard his spots as to hope for political reformation from Billy Rowe.

The Rev E. Carlyon, who got into ecclesiastical hot water at Kaiapoi, sailed for England on Wednesday, but prior to his departure received expressions of sym pathy and regret trom his parishioners, who, in compliance with his request, promised to reject any other incumbent until his return. In his address to his parishioners Mr Carlyon said that although a Bench of Bishops had found him guilty of improper conduct ou some-points, the Primate had admitted that he was not guilty, but wished him, in order to satisfy the public cry, to admit that he was guilty, which he refused to do.

It is expected that a large number of the brethren of the Masonic fraternity at the Thames will attend the installation of the two Provincial Grand Masters of the English and Scotch Constitutions, at the Choral Hall, on the 30th inst.

Colonel Gordon, the brander per excellence, has been elevated to a higher official sphere, and the famous branding iron has descended to Major Tisdall, who is prowling about the various Government departments in Auckland and affixing the ancient broad arrow on every unbranded article of public property which meets his searchi'.ig eye. It is to be hoped that in the public interest the Major will find it convenient to pay a Hying visit to the three palatial Ministerial residences in Wellington ero they are vacated by the members of the late Ministry. When the very cradles, croquet materials, linen, and other nondescript household necessaries, have been supplied out of the public funds it would be a wonder if many of them have not escaped the branding iron.

The action brought by Mr Joseph Skelton against Albert Smith, of Remuera, in the Resident Magistrate's Court yester day, resulted in a verdict of 10* for plaintiff; each person paying his own costs.

Seventeen prizes Avere awarded yesterday to scholars uf the City East school, in the old Wesleyan chapel, High-street. The awards were for texts in alphabetical order from the Gospel of St. John, and those who exhibited cleanliness and care in the highest degree took the prizes. Mr Rout, who represented the Scripture Gift Association, complimented the writers on their copies. The Treasurer acknowledges with thanks the sum of £5 Bs, collected by friends at Mangere. It is hoped that the proceeds of Dr Ellis's lecture this evening will also add considerably to the funds of this excel lent Association.

A lecture on "John Ashworth" will be delivered in the United Methodist Free Church, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets, on Monday evening next, by the Rev. R. Taylor. From the rev. gentleman's well-known lecturing capabilities, a good discourse may be expected.

In another column -will be found an advertisement for the re-construction of the Coromandel wharf. Tenders were invited some time ago by the Highway Board, but somehow they failed to cany the matter through. The County Council have there fore taken the matter in hand, and the work will be proceeded with the moment the tenders close.

PECCAVI ! —This is the cry of the "Herald's " Wellington correspondent this morning, and by some singular coincidence —say the mysterious mental sympathies that simultaneously SAvay the minds of geniuses—" Her Majesty's Opposition" echo the confession. "I have sinned I" exclaims the Herald's special in accents of mournful repentance; "We have all sinned ?" sorrowfully chorus Her Majesty's Opposition. The particular offence com mitted by these tAVo august sinners Avas that alas ! too common vice familiarly known in the phraseology of the social farm-yard as " counting one's chickens before they are hatched." The Opposition, ever since their forcible ejection from the Treasury Benches, had counted upon getting back again by the vote of a majority of the House, and the "jHerald's" special in the artlessness of his credulous soul danced to their piping. It is not so many Aveeks' ago since Major Atkinson boasted in the House of a majority of seven, and in tones of thunder demanded the restoration of those snug salaries and alloAvances, and those domestic comforts of the Ministerial residence, a long and uninterrupted enjoyment of which had led him to regard as peculiarly his own. But even Parliamentary majorities are fleeting things. It has cost Major •Atkinson and his colleagues some severe pangs to realize this fact, but if the lesson has been severe, let us hope it will be salutary, Mr Gisborne, ahvays remarkable for profound official sagacity, was the first to discover that Major Atkinson's majority Avas a diminish ing quantity. The fact first daAvned upon Mr Gisbome's mind when he found himself haunted by telegraph boys, and deluged with an avalanche of indignant protests from his Totara constituents, including such fiery anathemas as one from a certain Michael Hoolahan—mighty to sway votes — couched in such terms as " You're cooked Gissy—Don't shew your nose here " ! Pocy maudlin Manders, sitting Aveeping under a bombardment of red-hot telegraphic messages from his erstwhile devoted admirers, was another striking instance of the Nemesis that pursues political sinners. Then Mr J. S. Macfarlane, shrewd man, perceived that Auckland's interests were perhaps in safer keeping than they Avere likely to be in the event of Major Atkinson's storming the Treasury benches by a coup 'etat, and he too cut the painter, and drifted aAvay from the Opposition ship. Last, and unkindest cut of all, "the Auckland contingent," as they Avere styled in the military par lance of the quondam militia Captain, met in solemn conclave, and resolved to abandon the policy of obstruction. Then it is that the remnant, feeling the. ground fast slipping from under their feet throw up the sponge, and with a feAv artful crocodile tears and in accents of mournful dejection, cry aloud, "PeccaA ri," and the " Herald's'1 * correspondent, sympathetic soul, Aveeps in concert. The peaceful passage of another £100,000 Imprest, the tone of

Mr Ormond's speech, and the severe castig a . tion administered by the House for j_j g . loose and scandalous eha r °es — charges ! which could have emanated only from a mind accustomed to base grooves—and ; the Unresisted commencement of the Estimates porte u d the early close of the session, and the homeward flight of the j parliamentary swallows. And then, not- j withstanding a p_ the dire consequences of Sir George Grey's accession to office which j have been predicted by opposition prophets | of evil, and by sundry very wide-awake corres- j pondents, the sun will shine again, the tides j will ebb and flow, the rain and the dews ; descend, and when next session approaches, j the aflairs of; the country will be. upon a sounder and safer basis, and the people ; more contented with the Government of the i country. |

We have to acknowledge the receipt of the following amounts collected at the Manukau Hotel, on behalf of the Indian Famine Relief Fund :—J. H. White, 2s Gd ; Mr Williams, 2s 6d ; Walter, 2s 6d ; J. Smith, Is ; Shoemaker, Is ; J. Gray, Is ; Friend, Gd ; Wikon, Is ;. Hare Kaitaraina, 2s ; E. S. Walmsley, 2s 6d ; W. Heyers, Is ; Alensey, Is ; Rcid Is ; Friend, Is; G. Baker, Is ; Friend, Is ; T. D. C, 10s ; H. Traman, Is; John Kickles, Is; James Thompson, Is ; Henry Stokes, Is; Mr McQuay, Is. Total, £1 17s Gd.

The agents of the Hero, with that kindness which lias always characterised them, have decided to throw open that line steamer to the public on the occasion of the treat to the charity children on the 26th December.

The following are the crews which are to contend for Mr and Mrs Tavares' prize this afternoon : —Auckland R. C, Wonder : T. Henderson, L. S. Dacre, A. Aitken. North Shore, Native : E. Burgess, R Duder, H. Niccol. Ponsonby, new boat : W. Jones, R. Brigham, W. Gudgeon, —

Jones. The course will bo from the Queen street wharf round a boat oil' Freeman's Bay, thence round a boat off Mechanic's Bay, finishing at Queen-street wharf. The start to. take place at 5 o'clock sharp, and the trophies will be presented to the win ners at the Theatre Royal this evening.

A meeting Avas held last evening in the Primitive Methodist School-room, Eranklin Road, for the purpose of opening a Band of Hope. There Avas a geod attendance. Mr Booth occupied the chair. 16 children joined the Band of Hope, which Avas named the Excelsior. The folloAving officers Avere elected for the ensuing half-year :—Presi dent, Mr Booth, senr. ; Vice-President, Miss M. A. Knox ; Secretary, Mr Booth junr. ; Treasurer, Mr Maynard ; 1.G., Mi- Anderson; 0.G., Mr Harris. The meeting closed by all singing the Temperance Ode.

In the Artist's Exhibition Aye notice that No. 74 a pretty crayon entitled " Reward," and No. 76 a pencil " Head" are cotalogued in error as by Mr S. Stuart. They are the works of Miss Ellen SteAvart, of Mount Albert, and do her great credit.

During to-day, a fair number of persons visited the Museum Buildings, 'for the purpose of inspecting the "works of art ex hibited in connection with the Artist's Exhibition. We noticed the merits of the various exhibits at length in our last issue. The exhibition Avill remain open for about a Aveek, and Aye Avould advise our readers not to. lose such an excellent opportunity of inspecting one of the best and most valuable collections of works of art ever exhibited under the auspices of the Artist's Society in Auckland.

A meeting of the Masonic Installation Committee Avas held yesterday afternoon at the office of Bro. Tyler, to make further arrangements in connection with the installation of Bros. Whitaker and Graham. A deputation Avas appointed to receive Bro. Lazar, the installing officer, Avho is expected to arrive in the Manukau from Hokitika on Monday. The Committee also agreed to notify brethren Avho are desirous of Avitnessiug the installation ceremony that, in order to sa\-e the necessity of proving, they should obtain tickets of admittance prior to the instal lation. It was announced at the meeting that the regalia for the Scotch Constitution had arrived. We are requested to notify those Avho are to take part in the musical ceremonies at the installation tf at another rehearsal Avill be held in the Choral Hall to-morroAv evening, at half-past seven o'clock.

LECTURE ON MICHAEL ANGELO.

Dr. Ellis Avill deliver his excellent lecture on " Michael Angelo," this evening in "the Choral Hall, commencing at eight o'clock The chair will be taken by J. E. Pounds Esq., Several musical pieces and ballads will be given during the evening, namely, a pianoforte solo, by Mr Beale ; "Wrecked and saved," by Mr Edmiston; " Waiting," by Miss Leaf, and the " Pilgrim's Return" by Mr Gradwell.

Enthusiastic Masting1 at Coro mandel.

RESOLUTIONS IN FAVOUR OF THE GREY MINISTRY.

ROWE REQUESTED TO SUPPORT

MINISTRY,

[By Telegraph.]

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

COROMANDEL, this day. ; A public meeting was held last night to ' consider the political situation. ' Mr A. J. Cadman, .Chairman of the County Council, presided. The large room ! of the Masonic Hotel was filled. j Resolutions were adopted expressing I every confidence in Sir George Grey's Gov ernment, and condemning the course adopted by Mr Rowe; and. soliciting the Governor to dissolve the House, in order to cease the hostility to the present Govern ment. ! Mr Woollams was followed by Mr j McLeod, who referred to the course adopted by Sir George Grey in the interests of the country generally. Rowe's original supporters condemned his politics utterty, and a resolution was passed requesting him to aid Sir George ; Grey's Government. Copies of the resolu : tions will be forwarded to Sir George Grey j to-day by the Chairman.

THE WYNYARD PIER.

In the last number of " Hansard " to hand we find tho following remarks by Mr J. A. Tole, M. H. R. for Eden, in speaking on the no-confidence debate : "If there is any thing that will establish confidence in the present Administration, it will be the an nouncement made by the Hon. the Premier the other day that the Government will in every case, as far as possible, accede to the recommendations of the Public Petitions Committee. It will also have another good effect, for it will give confidence to those gentlemen who examine into the petitions that there will be some beneficial result from their deliberations. While on this subject, I eauuot help referring to one matter, which is partly of a personal character and partly of a public character. I presented a petition last year from nearly a thousand of the inhabitants of Auckland and the surrounding districts, with re gard to an unreasonable obstruction by the late Government of a public wharf there, named the Wynyard Pier. The allegations of the petition were fully discussed, and the evidence of some of the members af the late Administration themselves was taken ; and, after taking that evidence and going into the matter very fully, the Committee arrived at the conclusion that direct access should be given from a certain street to the jetty, the communication to which had been un warrantably interrupted. I was very much pleased at the terms of that report, because I conceived that it was only doing justice to the public, on whose behalf I have presented the petition. I then asked the late Government whether they would accede to the recommendation of the Com mittee, and they said "No," and this in the face of nearly a thousand people, who had gone to a great deal of trouble and expense in preparing that petition and presenting it to this House. During the recess I saw the Resident Minister in Auckland, Mr Whitaker, and introduced several deputations to him. I was then assured that the request of the deputation would be acceded to, but that he must first wait for a report from the Eagiueer-in-Chief, who was shortly ex pected in Auckland. That gentleman came up ; I interviewed him, and arranged with him to introduce a deputation on the subject of the propriety of carrying out the recommendations of the Petitions Committee. He made an appointment with me—l mention this in order to shew the amount of courtesy which can be displayed by some Civil Servants —to meet about twenty or thirty of the most influen tial gentlemen in Auckland; and I arranged that the meeting should take place at eleven o'clock on a certain day. Rut, to my surprise, on the morning of the day on which I was to introduce the deputation I saw in one of the newspapers that the Engineer-iu-Chief had left Auckland the day previously. This he did without inform ing me, by note or in any other way, that he was leaving ; and from that day to this I have not received the faintest explanation from him of conduct which, to say the least of it, was very impolite, and exceedingly discourteous to those gentlemen whom he had appointed to meet. I bring this matter forward to show the trouble people will go to in order to have their grievances re dressed, and the necessity there is that Parliament should, if possible, grant that redress without delay." If the above is a fair sample of how justice was to he done to Auckland, we can only express our satisfac tion at the late Government being con demned to the cool shades of Opposition, where they are certain to remain for some time at least.

BENEFIT TO MR R. J. DELIAS.

We understand that it is the intention of the various members jj of the theatrical profession uoav in Auckland, including Mr and Mrs TaA rares, Mr Chas. Wheatleigh, and the company performing at the Theatre, to close the season by a compli mentary benefit to Mr R. J. DeLias, lessee. The present season has proved very unsuccessful, notwithstanding the efforts of Mr DeLias, who has very enterprisingly introduced three popular theatrical stars tO Auckland, - viz.—Miss Mary Loduski Young, Mr Tavares, and Mr Charles Wheatleigh. Despite these efforts to please the people of Auckland, they have not properly appreciated the talent brought forAvard, and as a natural consequence Mr DeLias has been a considerable loser. When these facts are considered, and Mr DeLias' efforts to please and amuse the citizens of Auckland taken into considera tion,^ avc feel assured that his friends and the public at large Avill sheAV their apprecia tion in a proper manner by according to him a " bumper" house, Avhich he so avcll deserves, on Monday evening.

Dargaville Races.

[BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.) HELENSVILLE. This day. Stewards : Mr. George Clark Mr. Taurau Kukupa Mr. E. Mitchelson Mr. C. H. Croxton Mr. P. Netana Mr. J. Quirk Mr. R, F. Spencer Mr. H. Dunn Mr. Wm. Marriner Mr. R. Masefleld. Judge: Starter: Doctor Norton. Mr. A. Bonar. Clerk op the Course : Mr. Leslie Marriner. Handicapper : Mr, Wm. Percival. Dargaville Races proved an immense success. The beautiful weather brought all the population out. Te Kopuru suav mill avus closed yesterday. The horses ran Avell in every event; and the contests Avere very exciting. The Auckland horses were not so successful as expected. The *folloAving is a synopsis of the racing : EIRST DAY—WEDNESDAY. MAIDEN PLATE : Matoen Plate, oi 20'.sovs. • Entrance. I soy. Weight for age. Distance, 1J miles. For all Horses that have never won an advertised race. Mr Marriner's g.m. Frances, 3yrs ... 1 Mr Lamb's b.g. Jessamine, 3yrs ... 2 Mr Lambert's Dublin Lass, 4yrs ... 3 Mr Dunne's b.g. Katipa, 4yrs ... 0 Jessamine, who was a hot favourite, made the running, but Avent the wrong side of a post, and Avas distanced. After beino righted she got up neck and neck Avith Frances, and a fine race ensued up the straight, but the efforts made by Jessamine to make up her ground Avere too much for her, and Frances Avon by tAvo lengths, the favourite being much distressed. This Avas a sad bIOAV to the talent, as Frances is an old gum packing mare. She, however ran well.

■wangarei Cup Hurdle Race, of 20 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Welter weight for age. Distance, 2 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin. For all horses that have never won a Hurdle Race previous to starting. WANGAREI CUP (HURDLE RACE): Mr Owen McGee's g.m. Elsa, syrs ... 1 Mr C. Brier's ch.g. Wide-aAvake, aged 2 Mr Dibble's b.m. Kaipara Kate, aged 3 Mr McMurdo's b.g. Buccaneer, aged 0 Mr J. S. Buckland's bl.g. Magician, aged * 0 W. Katene's Kipatu, aged 0 Mr Saunder's Slander, aged 0 Elsa and Magician were favourites. At the first hurdle an accident occurred through Buccaneer swerving and coming against Kaipara Kate; both fell, and Buccaneer rolling over Mr McMurdo, broke one or tAVO of that gentleman's ribs, and injured his leg. Mr Dibble's mare con tinued the race. At the second hurdle Ca?sar stopped short, and Magician pulled up at the third hurdle. Elsa did her Avork admirably, jumping faithfully, and was well cheered. Wide-awake ■ jumped in fine style, and evoked the enthusiasm of Maoris. He was a good second. DARGAVILLB CUP. Dakgavillk Cup, of 30 soys. Weight for age. Distance, 2 miles. Entrance, 2 soys. Maidens at starting allowed: 3-year-old, 71b ; i years, 101b ; 5 years, 111b ; 0 years and aged, !2'.b. Winners of any race value 30 soys., 71b extra ; 50 soys., 111b; 100 soys. 211b. W. J. S. Buckland's bk g Magician aged 1 Mr W. Katene's b g Young Per former, aged ... ... ... 2 Mr O. McGee's b m Perfume 6 yrs. 3 This was the principal event of the day, and gave rise to some heavy betting, Per fume being most fancied at long odds on. Magician and Young Performer got away together, Perfume going easily. After entering the straight the first time round Performer let Magician take second place, Perfume being about six lengths behind. Passing the stand the second time Perfume was a dozen lengtns behind, and the excitement became great, and it was generally understood that she was being served for a brilliant finish. She was now expected to take up the running, instead of which she fell further behind, to the astonishment of her backers ; Magician ran home a winner, with Young Performer close up, and Perfume a hundred yards behind. Native Race, of 10 soys. For horses to be the bona fide property of and ridden by natives. Distance, 2 miles. Catch weights. Mr Brier's Cocky ... ... ... 1 Katini ... " ... ... ■■■ 2 Wairoa ... ... ... • 3 This was an exciting contest. The horses went the two miles at full gallop, and the style of the riders was immense. Bushman's Purse, of 15 soys. ' For all horses the property, on October 1, 1877, of settlers Jiving north of the Whau. Winner of Maiden Plate or Darg'aville Cup, 71b. extra ; of both, lilb. Welter weight for age. Mr Lamb's Jessamine, 3 years ... 1 Mr W. Leaf's Bundara, aged .. ... 2 Mr Masefield's Young Ratan, aged ... 3 Mr McMurdo's Buccaneer, aged ... 4 Jessamine had the race in hand all the way. Poxy Race, of 5 soys. For pomes 11 nanos and under. Top weight, 9 stone ; llb3 allowed for every inch under 11 hands. Distance, 1 mile. Entries : Prior's Stranger, Rewin's R-ony, Dibble's Nell, Mitchelson's Waireka, Maiviner's W_airoa, Wi Katene's Puawai. Nell 1 Puawai ... ... ... ... 2 This concluded an excellent day's sport.

SECOND DAY.

Tnc weather Avas much improA"ea, and there Avas a larger attendance and still better sport. Hokiawga Cup Hurdle Race (Handicap), of 25 soys. Distance, 2 miles; over 8 flights of hurdles. Second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. W. Katene's Young Performer, aged ... 1 Mr 0. McGee's Perfume, 6 years ... 2 Young Performer carried two stone over his weight. It Avas a good start. Magician and Y"oung Performer balked at the first hurdle. Perfume went through her horses, and cleared everything amid great applause. Young Performer then commenced jump ing in earnest, and collared the favourite, who dropped gradually behind until the seventh hurdle Avas Teached, when Young Performer Avas a hundred yards ahead. Hodgson noAV called on the mare, but too late. A most exciting scene ensued. Periume struggled in magnificient style, but Young Performer Avon by half a length. The Maoris were very jubilant. Settlers' Pdrse, of 20 soys. Welter Aveight for age. Distance, 2 miles. For horses the bona fide property on October 1, 1577, of settlers North of the Whau. Winner of weight for age race at this meeting to carry 71b.." of two such, 141b. extra. Mr Lamb's Jessamine (Hodgson) ... 1 Mr Masefield's Young Rattan... ... 2 A spirited race Avon by a length. Native Scurry, of 10 soys. 1 mile heats. For horses OAvned and ridden by natives. Catch weights. Second horse to save his stakes. Bundara ... ... ... ... 1 Cocky ... ... ... ... 2 Pakuranga ... ... ... ... 0 Pakuranga fell, and boited over the ranges with his rider, Avho had his hip put out by the fall. Kaipara Handicap, of 25 soys. Distance, 11 miles. Mr OAven McGee's Elsa, 5 years ... 1 Masefield's Young Ratan, aged ... 2

Young, Performer and Magician also started.

A splendid race until near the finish, when Magician fell and threAv Taylor heavily. Young Performer was out of the race.

Foresters' Plate, of 10 says. Distance, 1 mile. Catch Aveighte. Magician ... ... ... __ Bundarra ... ... ... ...2 Buccaneer ... ... ... 3 Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys. Distance, 1 mile. Perfume ... .„ - ... •_ Young Ratan ... ... 2 Wide-aAvake, Dublin Lass, Cresar, and Kotini also ran.

The total receipts Avere £285, and the expenditure Avill be covered by that amount. £200 were paid last night in prize money. W. Dargaville purchased Kaipara Kate this morning from Mr Dibble.

AUCKLAND REGATTA CLUB.

bLWP" 7 general meeting of the SSRfS./*^ fT* S held at *the Thames Hotel last night for the purpose of considering what v!S!!« hall bV aken in respect of the Annual Regatta next January. The meetiDg had been rendered necessary hy the supineness of tho Committee elected at the last genera! meeting most of Avhom had declined to act. At the time appointed, nearly twenty gentlemen were E_X?& th»d lb W°P evident from the interest taken m the proceedings that there was general desire not to see the fixture fall through! Mr Stodart, sen. was called to the chair and called upon Mr VonderHeydo to exnlain the business of the meeting. ThatVn^maWvSl done so, said he chougbt the best thing to do Wf„ S 'V^ up the old Club and start a new one. This plan was adopted, the remainder of the previous committee giving in theirreskmat ?™*i °n toe m°«°* of Mr f unny7the fo_?w- StonNe iCC E ol,^ o% Pton' Dacre C' w w'q^W; Burgess, Gallagher, Marshall _£ ?--, Stodarl; an<* D. Gouk. Mr Burgess was elected secretary, and -Mr W. H Stodart treasurer. On the suggestion of Mr Burgess it was arranged that the hour for convening com mittee meetings should be 4 p.m. instead VvM* P-^v The first meeting of fee committee was fixed for Monday afternoon. This concluded the business. It is to be hoped that; now the affairs of the club are put on a fresh basis tht Q n Lmii tee wUI e° t0 work with a wifl 'and make the arrangements for the Regatta That need not fear that the nubile will „■ R „ n 3 them. The Regatta is an institution every cvi en subscribes to. ««e\ery„_.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bunirnf S O"D^ S QUOTATIONS. £2210s ewZealand-Buyers, £225s ; sellers, National Bank-Buyers. 695. seller°s?so ? .Bank (4°3 Paid""P)-Bnyers, tfs Gd; South British Insurance— 78s union Sash and Door—Buyers, £510s Moanatairi-80s; sellers, 80s. tSsStm^SV 88"'-8* : sellers- 90s- Alburnia—Sellers, 60s. Union Beach-Sellers. 27s 6d. Pklk™s B'l6s8 '16s 9d: sellers * 18s- Thames—Buyers, 31s. JNcav Golden Pah-23 3d : sellers, 2s 3d. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

PARLIAMENTARY.

)rom our own Correspondent). AUCKLAND'S FIVE REPENTANT Oi-JN IN LLS. There is a strong feeling that the Opposi tion have thrown up the sponge. There was a caucus to-day of five members called "the Auckland contingent," and it '_■_ openly stated they decided not to help 0 r harass the Government any more this sossion. OPPOSITION CAVING IN. Indeed things look depressed on the Opposition side. The debate on the Financial Statement is very languid, as if there were a waut of heart, and a general feeling of cavW in. ° RUMOURED MINISTERIAL CHANGES. People are now beginning to speculate upon_ the Ministerial changes which are certain to be made during the recess. One in particular, it is said, must be provided for who has probably the most to do in placing the present Ministry in power, and helping to keep it there. He is admitted on all hands to be one of the most accomplished parliamentary engineers that has ever been in the House- He is Henry Bunny. Mr Ballance, it is also expected, will join the Ministry soon after the session is over. Leave of absence to Mr Lusk for ten days has been granted. In reply to a question the Government stated that the island of Opao, at the North Cape, where a lighthouse is being erected was purchased many years ago''from the natives by the Rev. Taylor. Government assented to the sitting of the House on Saturdays for private business WANGAREI HARBOUR ENDOW MENT. Sir Robert Douglas obtained leave to in troduce a Bill to endow the Wano-arei Harbour with 00.000 acres ot land. °Tne Bill was read a first time. IMPREST BILL £100,000 PASSED. Imprest Supply Bill, No. 7, for £100,000 passed through all its stages. FINANCIAL STATEMENT.—RE SUMED DEBATE. Mr Stevens resumed the debate on the Financial Statement. He condemned the generalization of the Land Fund, and agreed that such a step should be preceded by a dissolution, in order to give the con stituencies an opportunity of deciding be tween that and increased taxation, Mr Stevens' speech was weak throughout, and made very little impression on the House. His asthma is still severe, and in spite of large doses of cough lozenges his voice still retains its sepulchral tone. Mr Bowen, in his usual namby-pamby hesitating style, followed in the same strain as the last speaker. He spoke from an entirely Canterbury point of view, and his chief objection to the Financial Statement appeared to be that Canterbury would lose £350,000 by Mr Larnach's proposals as compared with those of Major Atkin son. Mr Gisborne, who in obedience to the determined and united protest of his con stituents, has cleared his eyes from the scales whiclu were placed over them by Major Atkinson, and has gone back to his old love —Sir George Grey- delivered a short incisive speech in defence of Mr Larnach's Financial Statement, and vindicated it against the attacks of Major Atkinson. He declared that the policy of the present Ministry was the unity of the colony, and while they adhered o that policy, he would support them. He also expressed himself strongly in favour of the colonialisation of the Land Fund. He concluded by declaring himself a supporter of the Government. Mr Sutton, Avho is a mere nominee of Ormond, and the repre sentative of the Hawke's Bay Land Ring, declared himself opposed to the colonialisa tion of the Land Fund ; an avowal for which his constituents will doubtless call him to an early account. He went on to condemn the present Government in a wholesale way. His speech fell flat.«

Tke Sc©ns Last _Ti__4. After the late adjournment last night, Mr Ormond took up the debate on supply. It Avas evident from his manner as he pro gressed that he Avas going to make one of his bloodless A'euomous speeches, and very soon he Avas pulled up.' He had not pro ceeded for half-an-hour before deliberately charging the Government with complicity in the claims of Brogdens, AA'hose agent in Wellington was mainly instrumental in putting the Government on the Treasury benches. Sir George Grey said the charge was as false and unfounded as Mr Ormond's former charges. He asked for a committee of: enquiry. Sir George Grey had the words taken doAvn. The House, Avhich had been thin, soon filled. Mr Ormond protested the words, as taken doAvn, were not Avhat he said. He was-, supported in his assertion by Ins late col leagues. The Speaker suggested that ". Hansard" be appealed to. In a feAv minutes the " Hansard " report came down, and coincided with what had been before recorded. In reply to Speaker, Mr Ormond admitted the accuracy of "Hansard" Avords, and, after stating that the words Avere not unparliamentary Avas ordered to retire. \ Considerable indignation was expressed by the House, both at Mr Ormond and Mr McLean, AAmo attempted to justify him. Being the second offence, the House seemed j determined to punish him. Mr Stout moved that Mr Ormond with* draAV the Avords and apologise. A discussion, severely condemnatory, tolloAved. The Speaker suggested that the matter uoav drop—at the same time the language used by members Avas of such a character, and the rulings so aniniadA rerted on, that, the-relations betAyeen the Speaker and'the House would have to be considered. To meet the Speaker's views. Mr BroAm moved that the House adjourn, and thus get rid of the Avhole question. The Oppo sition AYhip unluckily said "No," and Mr Stout rose Avith fire in his eyes, and striking his desk, said, "Then, sir, we will have it | out," amid sensation, and proceeded to de nounce Mr Ormond's former and present malicious false charges. Messrs Gisborne, Rees, and several others followed in the same strain. Mr Sheehan suggested away out of the difficulty. Mr Ormond should proveor AvithdraAV his charge. He moved a motion to that effect. ; Mr Stafford even condemned the expres sion. He Avas prepared to move that Mr Ormond should withdraw them. After discussion a little further, the House seemed content to accept this. Other motions therefore Avere AvithdraAvn, and Mr Stafford's carried. r Mr Ormond was brought in and informed of the resolution, but actually at this stage, to the astonishment of all, denied the use of the Avords as taken doAvn, but at the same time withdrew the expressions. - . , An hour and a half Avas thus occupied «V teaching the late Ministry common man ners. The House Avas greatly incensed ana agitated the whole time. , The House will prorogue about the end of next week. _ MINISTERIAL RESIDENCES. Ex-Ministers uoav in occupation of res I dences, received each a letter for rent to »c computed by a valuer from the 16th ult. * date. A cricket match Avill be playedto-morfog ia the Domain ground, between the Aucv land and Remuera Clubs. The game w^ ; commence at 2 o'clock.

[PRESS AGENCr.)

L__ST _?_GET.

REID ATTACKS MR LARNACH. Mr Reid strongly condemned the seizure of the Land Fund, and expressed a W of confidence in Mr Larnach on account »

'■E EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1877.



fpO AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS. W. J. HURST „ CO. have on sale the under mentianed Fertilizers, all of Avhich have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teaches that large and profitable returns can be relied on by a judicious and liberal use of them. The flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify W. J. Hurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist:— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUYTAN GUANO MEXICAN do. BELL'S BONEFLOUR i and i-inch BONEDUST BILLYARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME, fl In addition to the aboA'e, W. .1. H. & Co. are prepared to supply special Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that last season attracted so much favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will be supplied on application at the Stores. W. J. HURST & CO., IGI QUEEN-STREET, CLOVER SEED, FOR SPRING SOWING Just Landed, ex Columbus— 30 casks new Clovers, cousisting of Red Clover White Clover • ' Cow Grass Also on hand. Al3vhe, Timothy, Lucerne, Rape Rats-tail, Rye grass, Cocksfoot, &c, at lowest market rates. W. J. HURST & CO. £101, QUE EN-STREET. 500 sacks Sydney Maize (superior sample) 3000 ~ Oats Fbrst-class Tartars for Seed, also 800 sacks of 1875 crop hard feed, surpassing any of last season's growth 1200 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, and some early varieties for seed purposes Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Oilcake, Coal, &c, &c Particular attention is called to *00 sacks Prime Barley at 4s per bushel o 50lb. 5 tons Anderson's Fresh a £21 per ton. W. J. HURST & C 0... 101, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



THE undersigned are now bringing forward a Large Parcel of GENERAL DRAPERY, HABERDASHERY. &c. bought at considerably less than usual prices, to Avhich they invite the attention of all requiring Good Value For Money. I Corsets in great variety of quality and style, white and coloured, from 2/6 per pair Linen and Lace Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, in variety Ladies' Underclothing Umbrellas and Parachutes, Silk, Zanella, " Alpacoa, ,&c. Lot of Flowers at very low price, quite fresh Straw Hats, Ribbons, Gloves, &c. A Splendid Stock of Muslin, Lace, and Lenoe Curtains, Counterpanes, Quids, Damask Table Cloths Sheeting, Felt, Squares Carpets. Floorcloth, China Matting, Ticks, &c. Large-size Huckaback Towels at/6 each New Fancy Dress Materials, Japanese Silks, , Coloured Lustres, Black Lustres, Embossed, Striped, and Check Muslins, Prints, &c. Brown Holland, from /6J per yard Union, Fancy jean, and Oxford Shirtings, very ! cheap A Line of Superior Quality Silk Mixed Fancy Shirting, at 2/3, usual price 3/6 -per yard White and Grey Calico. Good Grey from /3 per yard Also, A very large assortment of Gents' Shirts, White Longcloth, Union and All-wool Crimean, Fancy Silk Mixed Scotch Twill, Fancy Jean, Oxford, &c. Strong Tweed for Boys wear A Job Line of Stout Mosgiel at below Factory prices Braces, Belts, Ties, Scarfs, Collars, Cotton and Merino Hosiery, Undershirts, &c. Leghorn, Tuscan, Straw, and Drill Hats, for Boys and Men, Sec, &c, &c. s_ in he £ alio%ved'on all Cash Purchases of 20s. and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Junction Drapery Warehouse, Upper Queen-street, auckland. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Beg to inform tho Inhabitants of the Province, that they have Received a Large Consignment of Goods, rier the City of Auckland, purchased at the End of the Season, in the English Markets, consisting of— Manchester Goods ("~") Black, Colored, and Dress Materials JI ( Japanese. Silks Straw Hats i \ C Men's Clothing, &c, Boys' Clothing (.JL./ &c, &c. They have now Marked them Down, and are now holding a Sale of the same. The Public are requested to come Early and Secure the Extraordinary Bargains that will be given. CARPETS, HEARTHRUGS, LINOLEUM, FLOORCLOTH. T. & H. COOKE Beg to inform their friends and the public that they have imparted a large assortment of the above, which will render their FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT one of the most complete and extensive in Auckland, J having purchased these Goods of the I manufacturers direct, for cash, they are \ enabled to offer them at VERY BOW ! PRICES. New Patterns, in Carpets , and Linolewn. g^p- SHOW ROOMS: ; 67, Queen-street. j I Steam Cabinet Factory Victoria-street. ; | "pkRESSES ! DRESSES ! DRESSES ! j W. RATTRAY ; Has a Large and Well-assorted Stock of DRESSES, i ! In all the Newest Materials and Shades, including ALPACA LUSTRES, in J Navy Blue, Dark Brown, and Prune. i W. RATTRAY, DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, J-VTEW TTOUSE. i 66, Queen-street, Attckland. I ; ■ —_ . ! TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY I NEW ZEALAND. : C APIT AL £2,000,000. AUCKLAND BRANCH: QUEEN-STREET, i Next the Colonial Bank. | FIRE DEPARTMENT. granted on Dwelling - houses, . Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade i 3 carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all i kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, AT Lowest Current Rates.; R. H. STEVENSON . . Manager. Look out for shams in the shape of poisonous imitations of the People's favourite health i beverage, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aro j matic Schnapps. These detestable swindles I often bear counterfeit labels or names closely ! approximating to that of the true article. A j close scrutiny should be brought to bear upon j preparations purporting to be the real Schnapps.