SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

__-_~._ m.>™p i This Afternoon, 5.10 HIGH WAiAK--, To-morrow Morning, 6.59 SUN SET.—This Evening. 6.32 SFN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, l.oi- MOON'S AGE.—New Moon, Nov. sth, 5.27 p m.

ARRIVALS.

Otaki, ship. 1011 tons Devitt, irom London, via PI v mouth Southern Cross, s.s., Holmes, from Napier, via Go-ahead, s s., from Gisborne Tins DAY. Taranaki, s.s-, from the South (in Manukau)

DEPARTURES.

Acadia, schooner, Iv e1.0r.a:.. for Lyttelton Poac man, three-masted schooner, for Russell E-t. ■'.-. schooner, Miller, for Melbourne, via Wr.ngapoa

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For London—Columbus, barque, caiay: v-ity oi AuckLand. ship ; Famenoth, ship, early For Taurang.. .ml the South—Rowena, three .im_3 a fortnight. Fo- l-Os-ipara— Flora, brigantinc, early r'ov G--borne—Go-ahoad, s.s., Monday Far Na-.iier—s s. Southern Cross. 'Monday . Fa.- Newcastle—Trelevau Family, brigantme, c -: rly

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Rotorua, s.s.. from Sydney. Monday, .-.tli instant Iran Queen, barque, [from London; sailed 7lh Sent. ' ~ , , . Abbc-v Holme, barque, from Loudon; sailed Ist September ~ ,nn . Glenn.-*., barque, from Hokianga; sailed 22nd VF-ina, brier, from the Line Islands, early Wo'.o.ga, barque, from Adelaide, early. Norvai, schso.ior, from the Islands, early

IMPORTS.

Per O-.-ki, ship, from London:— I.*-hales carpets, I bale hearthrugs, 1 bale a.va-a 3ca.es linoleum, 2 crates toilet, ware.— T. & 11. Cooke.

P'-r ship Otaki. from London: — 2010 cases, 1559 iron rails. 39 tanks, 10 stores, G jars. 8 bags, 3 hhds., 514 boxes, 100 balos, 171 packages, IS barrels. 109 casks, 28 crates, 21 drums. 22 trucks, 311 legs. 29 bales.—Wilson & Horton. P bales.—H. Brett. 221 kegs. 7 casks.- Owen & Graham. IS cases iron bedsteads.—Hollo way, Garlick, and Cranwell.

ARRIVAL OF THE IMMIGRANT SHIP OTAKI.

I . This magnificent iron clipper, one of the finest shin, of the New Zealand Shipping Company's iF-et put in an appearance early yesterday morning, with 200 immigrants aud a general cargo. "She was signalled soon after daybreak, and made the harbour about half-past seven. Captain Burgess, who boarded her out2ide the Reef, brought her right up harbour, arid anchored her off the wharf, thus affording the friends of those on board the satisfaction of knowing that all was well onboard. DrPhilson, the Health Officer, and the other Immigration Commissioners, went the round of the shipsome little time afterwards, and were enabled to grant a clean bill at once, her condition, as far as cleanliness and ventilation are concerned, being simply as perfect as is possible on board ship. Captain Devitt, Dr Crawford, the Surgeon Superintendent, and the officers deserve great credit for the state of their ship and passengers. The latter look strong and hearty, and speak highly of the attention which has been paid them*on the voyage. Mrs Cornhill, the matron, who seems thoroughly up to her duties, reports favourably of the conduct of the single girls on board. Concerts, dances, amateur theatricals, and otlmr pastimes, have been indulged in at intervals on the passage, and have done much 11 lessen the ennui of a long voyage. The Otaki it will be remembered distinguished herself by making the run home from Port Chalmers last voyage in GS day, beating by a few hours the famous passage of the Crusadar from the same port. These two passages are the fastest on record. The present vo age of the Otaki has not quite come up to expectations, but coming out to Auckland is a very different thing to going home from Port Chalmers ; and again, no ship^ however fast, can make a good run if she does not get the wind. The report of the voyage indicates that the weather has been too fine for rapid sailinsr, and that only on one occasion was she able to thoroughly extend herself, which was on the 7th of last month, when 310 mile 3 were chronicled in the 21 hours. The Otaki sailed from Plymouth on August Ist, with moderate light and variable winds to latitude 27 N„ when the N.E. trades were got. On the 15th, was becalmed off the Island of Palma for twelve hours. The trades proved very light and variable, and were lost in 14 N.; thence to the Equator light variable and south rly winds, during which we were in company with the British ship Eastern Monarch for twelve days. Crossed the Line on September 4th in 28 W., 8-1 days out. Picked up the S.F. trades on the following day, which were only light—rather southerly, if anything, and the vessel managed to inst clear the coast of Brazil. Lost the trades in 24 S. and 38 W. Thence to the first meridian moierate fresh winds from the S., crossing the first meridian on September 21th. Thence moderate and fresh S. and S.E. breeze to the Cane of Good Hope, which was passed on Sep tember 28th, in latitude3B, 58 days out. For the nr>%rf two ctaf-i had ea_3te_-l_^ wai>_ls. followed by B?o iSSAi w-iiofi, However, on October 7th, in latitude 45, longitude 58, changed into a strong S.W. gale. October 11th, in lati tude 45, longitude 76, encountered a heavy gale from the E_, with high confused sea, and the vessel was put under lower topsails, during which time she proved an excellent sea boat. Thence to the coast of Tasmania, sighting the island on October 25th, moderate and steady W. winds and fine weather, which got round to the N.W. and N.E. as we approached the New Zealand coast. Sighted the Three Kings on November 2, 93 days out, and along the land liurht northerlies; off Cape Brett at noon of Saturday, and made the harbour early yesterday morning. The eastings were run down on the paradel of 45. Passengers: Married: Bainton, George, Ann, Sarah ; Cold well, John, Abigail; Cuthbert, Henry, Eliza. Clara. Annie. Henry; Davis, Beniamin, Mary A., James, Richard, Beniamin ; Dinan, David. Margaret: Dwyre, Edmond, Mary; Ellis, Edward, Harriet, Ellen, Harriet A.; Elsinore. Frederick J„ Elizabeth, Florence, Charlotte; Forsyth, John D., Harriet; Healey, George, Mary, George B\ Robert H., Mary, E-; Hodge, Edward H., Mary; Johns, Ezekiel, Mary, Christopher, Ezekiel; McComish. James, Elizabeth. Elizabeth, Mary: Merriman. Charles, Mary, Richard, Rose, Charles; Neeley, Wil liam, Mary; Osborne, Francis, Martha, William, F.. Elizabeth A., George, James H., Osborne, John, Mary, Jane, Laura, Albert J.; Rashleigh, Thomas P., Mary, Frederick, William; Tipping, Bem'amin, Jane John ; Wren, John H„ Mary J., S.; Wakerly, John, Isabella. JohnP., James L.- Young, Alfred, Elizabeth; Young, George, Charlotte. Alfred, William, Walter; Stewart, Alexander. Mary, Jane. Single Men: Aid worth. John; Appleton. Edward W.; Atkinson, William : Bell, Allen ; Boland, James ; Brennan, James, Matthew ; Brien, John; Buckley, John; Charles, Andrew: Clarke, Daniel; Collins, John: Culhane, James, John; Dunn, William, Patrick; Egglcstone, William; Enright, Thomas; Goodi son, Thomas-; Griffin, Edward, Guiheen, John; Hamill, James; Harvy, James; Thomas Hegarty, Daniel; Hodge, Peter, T.; Hogan, Patrick; Johnstone, William ; Johnstone, Wil liam . Joyner, William; Keating. John, Patrick; Kerr, James. Kinsella, Thomas. McCormick, Christopher; McElduff, John: Magee, John; Mallet, Charles; Managh, William; Moriarty, Robert, Edmund; Moylan, Martin, Murdock, Robert; Murphy, Charles; Nelan. James; Nicholls, Henry, William; O'Neill, Charles J. Palmer, James; Pearson. John A.; Prender grast, John; Ritchie, Denis; Rowbotham, John; Russell, William; Sheehy, Edmund ; Thunder, Charles; Wren, Jo°eph P.; Watt, Charles; Wear, Robert J.; Williams. Richard ; Wum, Nicholas: Woods. Henry; Young Henuy ; B® vil, William; Madden, Richard; Fogerty, William; Wame, George. Sixgle Wo-wen: Cornwall, Mrs. M. ; Beckwith, Anne, M.; Boyd, Marga-et; Brennan, Margaret; Brooks. -Margaret; Burleson, Emily, A.; Chambers, Lucy; Countye, Ellen; •Cripps, Amy; Curry, Julia; Fogerty, Mary, Alice, Ellen, Mary'; Foley, Ellen, Kate; French, Mary; Galbraith, Sarah, Gard, Edith; Glynne, Ann, Catherine; Goodwin, Lydia; Guiheen, Ellen; Hamilton, Margaret, - Sarah; Hay, Mary; Heath, Katie; Hogan, Honora, Jane, Johanna; Hunter, Ellen; Jardine, Elizabeth; Lee, Ann; Mil's, Mary; Morley, Ellen; Owens, Susan; Russell, Rebecca; Sheld, Maggie;

Squire, Emily; Sutton, Harriet J. ; Tonkins, Elizabeth; Tuck, Anne; Viucent, Louisa B. ; Walshaw, Isabella; Warne. Charlotte, Bessie ; Weston, Martha; Williams, Bessie; Young, Mary A. ; Cooke, Elizabeth, Dobbin, Marian : Thomas, E. A.; Johns, Emily; Young, Ellen.— New Zealand Shipping Company, agents.

The schooner Mary Ogilvie has been taken on to Mr Gouk's slip, where she is to be thoroughly repaired. The 3-masted schooner Estelle left this morn ing for Melbourne via Wanguroa. The bdgantine Adonis is about to leave for Mongonul, where she will load timber for Sydney. 'The schooner Arcadia left on Saturday for Lyttelton with a a cargo o_ 75 tons of doors and sashes, Tbe Apelles. an iron ship of 1030 tons register, was to be the next ship despatched from London i_v the New Zealand Shipping Co. after the Lorraine. She was to leave on the 10th Oct. The Ryno is transhipping her pearl shell into the bare, c Columbus, Her copra has been pur chased by Owen and Graham, to be crushed at their oil mill in Freeman's Bay. The Union Steamship Co. s s.s. Rotorua is due from Sydney this evening. The s s Go-ahead arrived from Gisborne. on Saturday,' after a rough trip. She sails for Gis borne this evening at 5 o'clock. , ■ The ss. Southern Cross arrived from Napier ve.terdav morning. Sho landed 300 sheep, and 60 head of cattlo at the Thames, on account of to leave for Napier at 5 o'clock this evening.

There is no coinnarisonlin point of flavour and remedial properties between that mcwn^* medicinal beverage, Udolpho Wgf&g&gg*, dam Aromatic Schnapps, and the imitations pi it put up in empty bottles of the re? 1 article. The true Schnapps is positively delicious and an unfading remedy for the diseases to which it is adapted. The counterfeits have a detestable lltlVOlU", UUU UlO U_iwi__.'i-'i-- jIU ___._> __ibw uei_--C.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closk as under: For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. ; and to morrow, at 2 p.m. For Coromandel, per Artryle, per Durham, on Wednesday next, at 11.30 a.m. ; and per Argyie, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawa Kawa, Wnngaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, this day, at 4 p.m. For Russell, per Thistle, to-morrow, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawan, Omaha, and Mtakana, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at

1 p.m. For Norfolk Island, per Waiwera. to-morrow,

at 3 p.m. . For Wangarei Heads. Waipu. v* angarei, and Mangapai, per Argyie, to-ir. .row, at 4 p.m. For Napier, Wellington, Son aern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, on Tuesday next, at 4 p.m. For Gisborne, per Gc-ahoad, to-morrow, at 4

p.m. For Rorotonga and Tahiti, per Coronet, to-

morrow, a. 4 p.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, p^r Taranaki, on Thursday next, at 8 a.m. Per s.s. Waraka, on Tuesday, 13th .November, as follows:— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, ana Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton, for letters specially so addressed, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Bnndisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne at 11.15 a.m. _..,_._. ~ For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9.30 a.m.

3. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Observer—Has neglected to enclose" his name. It is, moreover, an unusual course, and one of doubtful propriety, to attempt to prejudice a pending decision in a matter like the one referred to. The creditors, we presume, kuow their own business best. Th eir money is at stake.

BIRTH.

PLUNKET.—On 2nd November, 1877, at her residence, Waterloo Quadrant, the wife of James Plunkct of a son.

. DEATH. CARGO.—On the 4th November, at his resi dence, Ponsonby, David Milligan Cargo, after a short and oainful illness, aged 30 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, Ponsonby, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 3 p.m. Friends are roapoot-.-lly in _-i-<_a to »"•""'■

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3. 1877,

For tbe came that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs lesistance, Fo> the future in the d-St-nce, Aj-4- tire tisod ttU-t we uo do.

F.The report of the Parnell Borough Council meeting, an item of American news and a letter on extortionate porterage charges at Onehunga, are published on the fourth page of to-night's issue All tlie articles have appealed previously in part of our edition, when they were withdrawn t_ make room for late telegrams.

We caU attention to the Horticultural Exhibition to be held on the 9th inst., in Ellerslie Gardens, and hope that working men will take advantage of an exhibition especially designed for their benefit, by Mr Goldie, Mr Green, and other friends of the industrial classes. The projectors have only one view in endeavouring to promote these exhibitions, and that one view is briefly stated in their preface to the advertisment, namely "to the cultivation of a taste for the Improvement of Working Men's Homes and Gardens." We have previously referred to the prizes for various exhibits, but these are of secondary consideration in comparison with the feeling of satisfaction which rests in the mind of the cultivator, upon knowing that his efforts it setting a good example have been recognised. A number of friends have kindly promised prizes beyond those of the regular list, and among these donors may be mentioned Mr Swan son, Mr Perkins, Mr Wayte, and Mrs Grattan, of the Thames Hotel. A neatly cultivated garden denotes a sober house holder, and the enjoyment to be derived from a garden by no means depends on its size. Many persons, and this is quite natural, find more pleasure in cultivating with their own hands a small garden, than can possibly be enjoyed b.y those who leave their gardens to others. The object of the promoters of the Working Men's Horticul tural Exhibition is to foster a love of gar dening amongst the people, and, by so do ing, little by little to benefit the whole population. Mr Morton Tavares and Miss Surtccs arrived in Auckland on Saturday! via the East Coast, after a successful tour through the Southern provinces. Mr Tavares and his accomplished wife bear a high reputa tion as dramatic artistes ; they also bring several new comedies. Their season will be opened afc the Royal at the close of Miss Young's engagement.

Early settlers at the Waikato who have retained possession of their land, have now to congratulate themselves upon the great rise in the market value of the same. ' As an instance of this, may be mentioned the farm of Mr. Clements, near Cambridge. Fifty acres adjoining tlie town belt, and fronting the South road, was the first portion purchased by this gentleman ten years ago for £20, since ..hicu.time Mr. Clements has bought other sections, at prices ranging as high as £3 per acre. This land is laid clown in grass, divided into live paddocks, each fifty acres, and carries at the present Mine a thousand ewes, 200 hoggets, and about a thousand lambs, and is Valued at about £12 per acre, including improvements.

The s.s. Durham will leave the Thames for Auckland on Tuesday, at 9 a.m.

Mails for Australian Colonies per Alhaui bra close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 6'th instant, at' Hotitika.

Members of the No. 3 Co. A.R.V. will do well to acquaint themselves with various orders of their Captain which will he found in cur advertising column,..

Separate tenders for the gates, grand stand, boothsgand cards at the opening meet ing of the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club, will be received by the Secretary^Mr A. King, up to noon on Wednesday. The Committee will reserve to themselves the right of postponing the sports to the next Saturday in the event of the I7th being wet. The tariff for admission will be as follows :—Foot-passengers, Is ; horse men, 2s (id ; carriages, 2s Gd, with Is each for occupants ; grand stand not more than 2s 6d ; members on presentation oi ticket, free.

Mr Charles Bright, the popular Free Thought lecturer, delivered an eloquent lec ture last evening in the Albeit Hall, on " Christianity : ".Primitive ami Pagan." The hall was densely crowded, and the utmost interest was evinced by tlie audience. In the course of his discourse, Mr Bright said that although, his hearers would not agree with everything ho illicit advance, the honest expression of thought must con duce to usef nines. The space at our c _n niand will not admit of a lengthy notice ot the lecture ; in which nothing particularly new was advaueed, beyond those _ ideas which have been expressed by freethinker.-; from Thomas Payne to Holyoake; and which were promulgated yenrs ago in tlie h tils of the Metropolis on Sabbath evenings. Mr Bight gave his hearers to understand that, iv his mind, there was no distinction b-tween sacred and profane history. _ The lecturer regarded primitive Christianity, so far as they could make it out from tradition aud from'tlie three first books of the New Testament (for the fourth was of later date), as having been obscured, degraded, and aim; st lost, wli m it was adopted by Con stantinc, and combined Avith Paganism as a State religion. It was not a hyperbole ; l.c would say that the teachings oi Jesuie, and those which were now taught in his name, were a 6 wide asunder as the poles. Tbe Christianity fouudel by Constantino adopted the notion of a. pectiliai people es pecially favoured, and that all the rest were lost. To that was added Paganism, with its feastings, fastings, piayiugs, ; nd payings, till a husk big as a mountain en closed the small kernel of Christianity which it contained. His object .vas to shew that Christianity conquered Pagani m less than Paganism conquered Christianity. Having glanced' at different ages and authorities, Mr Bright drew a comparison between the teachings of Christ and the tCachi igs of modern professors of Christianity, and censured the practice of paying for the performance of religious c.reinonies. The lecture was characterised by earnestness, touches of satire, and a vein of Spurgeonistic humour. Mr Bright an nounced his intention of giving a second lecture on Sunday evening next, and in some larger hall if possible.

The nominations for the Dunedin Cup are to hand to-day. They number 41, and include all the fliers in the colony. The following Auckland horses are entered : — Ariel, Longhands, Hippocampus, Venus Transit. The nominations for the other closed Dunedin races are also to hand, and are of a maguiheent des cription. Tlie Wellington Cup entries are more numerous than those for the Southern meeting. They number 48, and include the same Auckland candidates as the other. We notice that Kakapo, who has been at the stud, is entered for both races.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

" Hotspur's " Tip,

To-morrow, the great horse race of the South is to be decided, and not only in Melbourne, but iv New Zealand, thousands will be anxious to learn tlie result. The Melbourne Cup has this year obtained a : much larger number of entries than ever before, and the prize will be proportionately morefvaluable to the winner. Forty-live horses still remain in out of the original 113 entered, audit is calculated that quite 35 will face thestarter. The market movements __-_v-> ..-»_ _>-><-__ <*_ -Ho bc--ir.t-tic.nni cliaructer of lost year, and with tlie exception of the heavy outlays of Savanaka, when the . weights appeared no levithan transactions have been reported, although plenty of candidates have been backed to win little fortunes. Those who laughed at the Hats who took tlie thousands to sixties about Mr Power.-, colt two months ago have to grin against them now for the horse has never given his friends a moment's uneasi ness, and at tho present moment we hear is fancied as much as anything. According to latest accounts from the scene of action, Robinson Crusoe,4years,Bst. 101b., better known as the Chrysolite colt, is likely to be the top weight among the starters. He is a rattling good horse, but I think on this occasion lie will give way to his stable companion, The Painter, 5 years, Sst., who by his splendid second iv the Metropolitan, showed that the high repute iv which he used to be held had a good foundation. Amendment, who beat him on that occasion by a head, has 51bs. extra to cany, so that it is extremely possible the positions may be reversed on this occasion. The once great Newniinster, 4yrs., Sst. 31b., would have been backed more freely were there not some suspicion of unsoundness still attaching to him, so I cannot believe iii him, nor do I in any of those weighted above him. Janitor, 7st. 101b., would have been backed more freely were there not some suspicion of unsoundness still attaching to him, so I cannot believe in him, nor do I in any of those weighted above him. Janitor, 7st. 101b., would have stood a splendid chance, but he has incurred Slbs. penalty by his •uccesses at Hnwkesbuiy and elsewhere, and this will about put him out of it. Dilke has broken down, but Aldinga, 7st. lOlbs., and Haricot, 7st. 7ibs., are Avell in it, and should show prominently. Volo, 7st. 51bs., was reckoued an im proving sort last year, but he has plenty of weight for a second-rater. Irish Stew, 7st. 51bs., if in the humour should do much to Avipe out his last year's disgrace, when njade such a hot favourite. Tom Kirk, 7st. 41bs., has been backed for a lot of money ; but he is not my final tip, [although I hold his chance in great respect. Filibuster (4 yrs.), 7st2lbs., I regard with more favour, because I hear he has been working splen didly, and I look upon him as the most leniently weighted horse in the race ; especially when we consider that he beat Pride of the Hills at level weights and a decent field last year, in the Adelaide St. Legcr. Chester, with all his 6st. 121bs,— a great weight for a three-year-old—will beat a good many more than wiirbeat him ; but I can hardly think he will be able to give the weight to some of the illustrious feather-weights. Artful Joe (syrs.), 6st. | 121b5., is well named. He belongs to the ] clever division who supplied last year's j winner, and they have been running him in little races during tlie winter, as a blind. However, the public have had a sneaking j fancy for him all through, and I see by the cablegrams lie has lately become a pro minent favourite. Locksley is a smart youngster, but his fist, lllbs.'is a good load. From tin's downward I have no fumy, until I come to The Vagabond (4yr..) Gst. Olbs , and Waterford (3yrs.), 6'st. 91bs. ; the first of which enjoys a tremendous private reputation, while' tlie latter proved his excellence as a two-year-old by winning some good races. Rapidity (3yrs.), 6st. 71k«s., though once thought a flier, has belied his name; and Cap a-Pie (3yrs.), GA. 41bs., though good enough to beat all those of his age weighted above him, will have to suc cumb to Woodlands and company ; as also will Salisbury and Device. Savanaka (3yrs.), Gst. 21bs., has been very firm ever since he was raised to the premier position, immediately on the publication of the weights. He only won one race as a two year old, and is described as no very great beauty to look at, but his friends say he has improved a heap since: his appearance in public, and that he will win in a walk. I have not the patience to wade: through tlie feather division ; nor do I -think it would be any good to do so. It is long odds that Amcr_d:i:c:_it p,z.._ Woodlands ,

hold, them all safe. If, however, any should spring to fame in their style it will be most likely Glenormiston, who put some good deeds to his sires credit last season. Amendment's Metropolitan

victory was achieved in such <$ genuine manner that there is no H°^'iV^J_W_M * V()ni it, and in spite of his peustaf X ff-Ht '1!' fl chance to that of Woodlands, set »»latter though a briliiant performer, >/_ fiy> yet shown his ability to get two nines. Mr. J. Tail's colt was disappointed in tbe A. J.C. Derby, or he would have shone more prominently than he did. What is to beat him anion.--; the older horses I do not know unless it is his old opponent The Painter, who meets him on 51bs. better terms, and who now that he is in an improving mood, may turn out goodness only knows how good. My final selections for'this year's "Cup" are—The Painter, Artful Joe, and Amendment, in the order U-tmed, with Filibuster as a "cockboat." [Since the above was written, both the Vagabond and Glenormiston have justi fied the eulogies which I have be stowed upon them, and it is quite on the cards that one of them may bowl over the favourites for tlie great race.]

NOTEF ON SATURDAY'S RACING,

V.R.C SPRING MEETING.

THE first day's racing at Flemington appears to have been of a highly interesting character. The Melbourne Stakes, a

weight-for-age race, was won by Robinson Crusoe, beating Woodlands, Breadalbane aud a held whose number we are not told. This should make' Mr Fisher's stable very warm for the Cup, and whether " Robin son " is the selected or The Painter, the public., arc bcuud to be on. Woodlands will meet his conqueror on better terms in the Cup, and it is of course possible that the posit'ons may be reversed Breadalbane is in the Cup, but he has to concede 91bs to Woodlands, who has shown his ability to beat him on level terms, so that his chance is not great. The Hotham Handicap brings out two very prominent Cnp candidates, namely The Vagabond and Artful Joe, who ran first and third. Both have been backed for large sums to win the great race, and from the fact that 2S horses started, they are evidently in good form. The MaribyrnongjPlate, the great 2 year old race of the meeting, was won by Mr E. DeMestre's Vulcan/a son of Yattendon and Montana, who was one of the favourites in the betting. The finish was evidently of an exciting character. Chester, the favourite, won the Derby Plate, and First King being the runner up. In spite of his victory, I do not see how Chester can possibly give the weight to Amendment, Woodlands, or Savunaka. The Essendon Stakes will bring Glenormiston up in the better for the Cup in which he has the nice little weight of sst 121bs. He has always been a fancy of mine, and I fully expect to sec him run very forward. Haricot, who won the Cup in 1574, is again a hot favour ite. He has lately changed hands, and if he retainsjliia old forni,his weight, 7st. 7lbs., ought not to stop him.

CABLEGRAMS.

Australian.

VICTORIAN RACE MEETING,

MELBOURNE, Novemoer 4. THE Spring Meeting was opened yesterday, and although the weather was cold there was a good attendance. His Excellency Sir G. Bowen, Governor of Victoria ;_ Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of Ne .v South Wales ; and Governor Weld, of Tasmania, were present. MELBOURNE .STAKES. Mr C. B. Eisher's br h Bobinson Crusoe, 4 years, by Angler out Chrysolie ... 1 Mr J. Silverberg's br c Woodlands, 3 years, by Maribyrnong out of Alpaca 2 Mr N. and D. McLellan's b c Breadal bane, 3 years, by Tim Wiffler out of Young Magenta ... ... ... ••• 3 Tho _•_-<_•_ >vi-_ won by cv length. HOTIIA..I HANDICAP. Mr G. W. Betty's eh h The Vagabond, 4 years ... ... ... 1 Tlie'Wisperer 2 Artful Joe 3 Twenty-eight horses started. MARIBYRNONG PLATE. Mr E. De Mestre's br c Vulcan, by Yattenden out of Monaua 1 His Lordship 2 Koo'Jee ... ■ •■ ■■• ••■ ••• 3 This was won by half a head. Time, Irain. 7i-see. THE DERBY. Mr E. 11. Cox's br c Chester, by Yat tcn out of Lady Chester ... ... 1 Mr Phillip's o c 'Pluto, by Panic out of Myth .... 1 Mr Wilson's b c First King, by King of . the Ring out of Mischief ... ... 1 Twelve' started. Chester was first favourite at 7 to 4 ; First King stood next on the list at 4 to 1, and ten to 1 were oiVered against all the others. Wood lands was scratched. • The race was won easily by the favourite by half a length. FOOTSLRAY HANDICAP. Activity ... ... ... 1 Plunge 2 ESSEN DEN STAKES. Mr W. Filgate's b'c Glenormiston, 3 years, by Fireworks, out of the Gironde 1 Sir 11. Robin-on's be Viscount by Gemma de Vergy, out of Countess, 3 years ... 2 Strathcarn ... ... ... ••• ••• 3 The result.of this race was looked for ward to with keen interest. Glenormis ton is entered for the Cup at sst. 121b5., and he will, probably, be better placed in the market now that he has been success ful in carrying oil the Essenden Stakes. Haricot won the E_B3iiden Stakes last year.

ATHLETICS.

AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC

CLUB ENTRIES

The opening meeting of this Club on the 17th November (next Saturday .veek), bids fair to be the best athletic gathering ever held in Auckland. The most sanguine minds never expected, the number of entries which poured in to the Secretary on Satur day night. Every race has been .veil patronised, and if only half of those entered come to the post, the events will be well contested. The following are the entries :—

100 yards.—Albert Cotter, H. Lublin, B. H. Blunden, H. M. Dayrell, R. H. Duder. J. M. Russell, W. King, 11. E. Cotton, T. Henderson, J. S. Anderson, J. Harcourt, T. Kerr, H. Davy, 11. Whitaker, It. H. Shakesprar, 11. Browning. High Jump.—C. J. W. Baiton T. Whewell. R. H. Duder, G. Purchas, J. Harcourt, H. Whit aker, D. Lynch, R. 11. Shakespear, R. Brown ing, H. Colson. Long Jump.—R. Browning, E. H. Blunden, R. H. Duder, E. W. Burgess, H. E. Cotton, G. Purchas. T. Kerr, J. Warbriek, H. Davy, A. E. Whitaker, J. B. Coates, 11. Whitaker, R. H. Shakespear.

Half Mile.- C. J. W. Barton, A. King, R.H. Duder, E. W. Burgess, T. Henderson, A. G. Hii^hcs, IF Mason, G. Purcha?, J. Warbrick, 11. Whitaker, J. W. Nolan, IF H. Shakespear. Putting- the Stone.—R. Browning, W. F. Buckland, A. £. Cameron, R. 11. Duder, E. W. Burgess, '1. Henderson, A. King, A. E. Whita ker, S. Jackson, G. Purchas. J. B. Coates. H. Whitaker, R. 11. Shakespear, D. Lynch. 120 Yards Handicap W. F. Buckland, Albert Cot or, 11. Lublin, A. Davies, S. Bucholz, E. H. BlundoE, IF Tonks, R. H. Duder, E. W. Burgess, J. Al. Russell, E. N. R. Forcter, W. Ring, 11. E. Cotton, T. Henderson, F. Abram, R. Biggs, jun., A. G. Hughes, J. S. Anderson, G. Purchas. J. Harcourt, C. Ewen, T. Kerr, T. A. Cox, J. Warbrick, H. Daw, W. Tonks, H. Whitaker, W, W. Robinson, R. H. Shakespear, B. <J. Hidings. R. Graham.

Quarter - Mile Handicap.—C. J. W. Barton, Altert Cotter. Allred King. H. Lublin, A. Davis, EjJ-f. Biuaden, R. 11. Duder, E. W. Bur ges*. IF. W. R. Forder, W. Ring, H. E. Cotton, 11. I-I. Hayr, T. Henderson, F. Abram, R. Biggs, A. G. Hughes, R. Mason, J. S. Anderson, G. Purches, J. Haroonrt, T. Kerr, T. A. Cox, J. Warbrick, 11. Davy, H. Whitaker, R. H. Shake spear, li. Graham, junr. Hurdle Race; 120 yds. (handicap).-T. Whe well. R. 11. Duder, J. M. Russell, T. Henderson, G. Purchas, T. Kerr, J. W. Nolan, H. Davy, H Whitaker, W. W. Robinson, R. H. Shakespeare J. A. Brown, IT. Colson

One Mile (Handicap).— W. Rattrav, H. M. Dayrell, A. King, D. Tonks, R. 11. Duder, 11. E. Cotton, 11. H. Hayr, T. Henderson, F. Abram, g. Fm'<# a?> c- Ewen, 11. Davy, H. Whitaker. B ll._ Shakespear, li. C. Hidings, Robert Gra ham, junior.

Tug of Wab.— Remuera Cricket Club: "Vv . F. Bud-land, S. Jackson, juii.. A. Aitken, James Aicken. Scarbro'. and Goldio. North Shore Rowing Club: C. Bailey, A. Warbricb, K. Duder. C. Edwards, F. Edwards, E. W. Burgess. Aucklaud Cricket Club: T. A. Cameron. J. Coates, If- Browning, .... H. S'nakespear, J. Philson, If. Colson. Auckland Rowing Club: L. S. Dacre. O. Purchas. T. Harrop, T. Hender son, T. Dacre, T Haultain.

ELLERSLIE GARDENS FETE.

The general entries for these 9th of November sports were received on Satur day, and are highly Satisfactory. Should the weather be propitious a great crowd will assemble to witness the competitions. The writer paid a visitto the gardens yester day and found the running path in excellent, order, and daily improving under tlie care of Mr J. A. Brown, the lessee. The flower beds are benefiting from the recent showers, and the display of blossoms of all kinds is very pretty. Severalaltractionsiuadditionto the'sports will be provided for the public. The Amateur Race has secured 11 gcocl entries, comprising the cream of our louil amateur talent, and should prove one of the most interesting races of the day. Messrs A. Whitaker, Colson. and Coates have undertaken the task of handicapping this race. The other events will be handicapped as usual by Mr Alfred King.

Tlie following are the entries : Maiden Race. 120 yds :—T. Joughin, J. Bull, D. McDonald, W. Laxon, W. Dick enson, H. Whiteside. Hurdle Race : -R. Button, W. Laxon, E. O'Hare, J. Cutler, T. Joughin, R.

Brennan

Mile Handicap :—C. O'Brien, A. Hendry, p. Burlev, W. McMillan, John Clarke, James Brown, L. J. Nelson, E. Donovan, P. Ellis, J. Porter, R. Lupton, C. Hopkins, B. Donnelly, W. S. Fagan, P. Gardner, W. Dalton, N. Whisker, J. Hill, A. Eagleton. Walking Match, 3 miles :—Robert Noonin, 'John Troy, Thos. James, T. Cutler, T. Hendry, A. Kelly, James Mahon, A. Ea_;ieton. Amateur Race, 300 yds. :—T. Henderson, scratch ; J. Harcourt, sciateh ; W. Ring, 4yds. ; H. E. Cotton. syds. ; A. King, 6yds. ; H. E. Whitaker, 7yds. ; E. H, Blunden, 7vds. ; G. H. Purchas, 9yds. ; E. W. R, Forder, 10yds. ; A. G. Hughes, 11yds. ; R. Graham, 12yds. Messrs A. E. Whitaker, J. H. Coates, aud H. F. W. Colson were the handieappers. The following is the handicap for the Prince of Wales Cup ; Ist prize, £20 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £2. 150 yds -.— E. J. Ellis, scratch ; W. J. Grimes, 4yds.; E. MeGinley, 4yds ; W. Mettam, syds ; J. Hutton, 6yds ; E. Whiteside, 7vds ; R. Gault, 7yds;" R. Brennan, 7yds; W. McMillan,' 7yds; D. McDonald, 7yds ; John Fl.ynn, Byds ; James Martin, Byds ; James Brown, 10yds; E. O'Hare, 10yds ; F. Dalton, 10yds ; N. Whisker, 11yds; John Bull, 12vds. 600 yds : E» J. Ellis, scratch ; W. J. Grimes, scratch ; W. McMillan, scratch; E. McGinlev, syds ; W. Mettam", 10yds ; J. Hutton, 15yds ; James Brown, 15yds ; R. Brennan, 15yds ; D. McDonald, 15yds ; John Flynn, 20yds ; James Martin, 20yds ; R. Gault, 20vds ; . E. Whiteside, 20yds ; E. O'Hare. 25yds ; Neil Whisker, 25yds ; F. Dalton, 30yds ; John Bull, 30vds.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OF"R OWN CORRESPONDENT,

COROMANDEL, this day. McNeil's claim, Pawl s creek, started crushing five tons of trial stuff. The Bright Smile has one huudred and thirty pounds of specimens in. hand, and more are being got. Corby View. —Rich specimens were taken out yesterday. KAPANGA STARTED. Tlie Kapanga will start work in a few days. The Company in England has decided to increase the capital, and vigour ously pursue the development of the mine. UNION BEACH AND TOKATEAS. Union Beach.—A few specimens are re ported to have been obtained on Friday. Tokateas.—The manager's report refers hopefully to the prospects of the mine. A few specimens were obtained during the week. The New Zealand Company's battery, bought by Holdship and Co., is being shipped to Port Charles. REQUISITION TO DR. HOVELL.

A large requisition is being got up to Dr Hovell, soliciting him to apply for the posi tion of house surgeon to the Hospital, in consequence of JDr Pearde's resignation. DYNAMITE.

Mr George McLeod has written to the Premier asking the Government to take off restrictions from dynamite, pointing out that it is carried as common freight in California, and showing the benefit that would ensue to miners generally here.

WAN(. ANTTT. this da.v.

THE RACES.

The following are the acceptances for the Spring Meeting to be held November Sth :— Mr Campion's Te Whetu Marama, list. 71bs. ; Mr thadwick's Gazelle, 12st. ; Mr Fleetwood's Deborah, lCst. 51bs. ; Mr Per cival's Greyhound, lOst. 31bs. ; Mr Camp bell's Bully-For-You, lOst. Wanganui Stakes : 2 miles, Mr Rowe's Opawa, 9st. 71bs. : Mr Scott's Haphazaad, Sst, Gibs. ; Mr Handley's Flora McDonald, Sst; May Moon, 7st. 121bs. ; Mr Stene's -Moun tain Maid, 7st. 91bs. ; Mr Harrison's Frowning Beauty, 7st. 91bs. ; Mr Tann's Katipo, 7st. 21bs. ; Mr Frazer's Commission, 7st. 21bs.; Mr Missen's Patrick, 7st. 21bs. ; Mr Johnstone's Blink Bonny, 7st. lib. ; Mr Campbell's Bully-For-You, 6st. lOlbs.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

CHRISTCHURCH.

Saturday.

The Governors of the Canterbury College have decided to erect a building ,costing £6,000, on the ground purchased for a model farm, and to advertise for a manager at £500 per annum.

COACH BLOWN OVER,

A heavy north-west gale yesterday has done considerable damage in the country districts. The following incident occurred at Malvern : —As the West Coast coach ap proached Redfem Hotel, it .. as met by an extraordinary squall from the ranges, which the horses could not face ; and as it became evident the coach must be upset, tlie driver and passengers jumped out. Mr Crombie Brown, who was on the box seat, ((had a narrow escape, but only sustained disloca tion of the ankle. The moment the coach was relieved of the weight of the passengers it was lifted bodily into the air and dashed to pieces. The passengers had for some moments to lie on the ground to prevent themselves from being blown away, and with difficulty reached the hotel, 200 yards distant.

DUNEDIN, Saturday.

PROUDFOOT'S CASE.-JURY AGAIN DISCHARGED.

Ihe jury, after an hour's deliberation, •came into Court, and the foreman said, he was requested to ask his Honor to-again define what constituted an attempt to com mit rape. He also said that two or three rfiuymen were under the impression that

they could not bring in a verdict of sedan tion. The Judge said the verdict of seduc* tion would be acquittal, and told the iurv that he before had pointed out to them difficulties in the way of returning a verdict of attempted rape. The foreman then said m there was no probability of their a^reeinc/ Tho jury were locked up during the ni_ht aud at 10 o'clock this morning informed'the Court there was no probability of their agreeing. 11 is II onor then discharged them and said tlie course he proposed at present to take was to release the prisoner on the usual bail to appear at the January } sitting of the Supreme Coiut. It would he I fur the Crown in the meantime to consider j what steps should be taken in the matter Mr Denniston said bo had no application, to j make. Tlie matter will now be referred to the Government to decide what shall be I done. WELLINGTON, this da*

TASMANIAN CABLE

Tie Tasmania!- Cable in ag tin iuter rupted. The weather in Bass's Straits for the last few days has been of a fearful ' ' ' BUILDINF ASSOCIATION. Tlie Northern Laud Loan a;. I Buil(lj nc . Company have eaten led tlie time for recent of applications for .-hares to the 14th inst LAWRENCE, this .lnv

SCARLET FEVER.

Mr Bastings, M.F.R., lost his youngest daughter from sca:let fever yesterday. This make.- ten deaths fin m scarlet fever in a very short fine. There are still a lar«e number of cases undei treatment.

MASONIC INSTALLATION AT THAMES.

THE hist annual installation of officers of the Corinthian Lodge, No. 1655, E.G. took place on Thursday evening at the Masonic Hall, Queen-street, Grahamstown E. T. Wildman, Esq., the first W.M. of the lodge, took ollice for another term, and was duly installed by G. S. Graham, Esq of Auckland, D.G.M. of the English Con' stitution, assisted by W.M. Moat (of the Rodney Lodge, Mahurangi), and P.M. Brassey (of the Prince of Wales' Lodge Auck land.) ' Captain Fraser was installed S.W., and Mr J. Osborne J.W. Bro. A. Hnme was elected and installed treasurer, and Bro A. D. Bennett secretary. Tlie W.M. chose, tlie following officers to assist in the working of the lodge :—S. D., Bro. Boon ; J.D., Bro. Hopkins; 1.G., Bro. Burton; and Tyler, Bro. O. Garrett. After the installation ceremony, the brethren of the lodge, and a number of visitors from the Sir Walter Scott and Lodge of Light, partook of re freshments at the Pacific Hotel. E. T. Wildman, Esq., W.M., occupied the chair, and the Senior and Junior Deacons acted as croupiers. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given, aud the healths of the installing officer (D.G.M. Graham), the retiring officers, the visitors, and "poor and distressed Masons all over the world," were duly honoured by the company. The D.G.M. expressed the pleasure he experienced in. taking part in such a certmony, and meet ing so many of the craft at the Thames,, as well as in witnessing the excellent working of flieir lodge, aud the brotherly feeling which prevailed. He com plimented the W. M. on the zeal and ability he had displayed in the office during the term just expired, and con gratulated the lodge on securing his valuable services for another twelve months. —Advertiser.

POLICE COURT.— THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., K. M.)

Dkukkemxess.—Henry Austin and Albert Kauiski were fined 10 each, and. William Finlayson 5s with costs for drunken ness.

Mad Drunk. —A little fellow of duty appearance was charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Drake-street, on Saturday evening, and with violently assault ing Constable Burke, by kicking bim.— Prisoner appeared in a wild state, with only a shirt and trousers on, and pleaded guilty to all three charges. He said hi. memory was entirely gone; he had no recol lection of attacking Constable Bourke's legs.—Constable Bourke said the assault was not a serious one. He was able to get home without a stick.—Prisoner implored forgiveness, but as this was about the 55th offence against the prisoner, he was ordered; to pay 10s for drunkenness, and 20s or seven days for kicking the constable. ____

Petty Larceny.—A lad of twelve: years, named Edward Naher, was charged; with stealing the sum of 3s from the till of Messrs Partridge &.Voollams, tobacconists, on the 3rd inst.—The lad, who bore a< respectable appearance, pleaded guilty. — The father of tiie lad regretted to see his son in such a position.—Sub-Inspector: Pardy said this was not the. first offence of the kind which the lad had committed. He was in the employ of the prosecutors, who were not desirous of punishing him unnecessarily. He had defrauded them of £2 ova previous occasion, and they had forgiven him on his. promising not to repeat, the offence, but on, Saturday he was detected in the act of taking 3s from the till. His Worship said" he could not look over this offence, as it"; was the second. The boy must he impri-' soned for 48 hours, and be once whipped by

a warder

Breach of Faith.—James Craig, on re mand, again appeared on two charges of obtaining money by false pretences, with intent to defraud "his employers, Messrs- Jones and Ware, contractors, of £3 Ss 3d.— Mr Tyler appeared for prisoner and pleaded guilty, but hoped, under the circumstances,", ilis Worship would deal asleniently as possi ble with the prisoner. He might say that prisoner was well know in Auckland, and. for a number of years had borne an estimable character; he had been five years in the employ of Messrs Jones aud Ware, but unfortunately, being pressed for money, he yielded. He might further state his employers were not anxious to punish the offender, but felt it their duty to bring the case before the Court.—Mr Ware was sorry to see a man in whom he had placed so much confidence in such a position. _ He hoped his Worship would give the light est punishment.—His Worship said the fact that prisoner was an old servantmade his case all the worse, and sentenced him to ' two months' imprisonment with hard labour.—Prisoner burst into tears. ■

ALLEGED FRAUDULENT BANK RUPTCY

CHARGE AGAINST H, S. MEYEES. Henry Solomon Meyers, on bail, appeared in answer to a charge'of unlawfully intend ing to defraud his creditors, by not dis closing to the trustee in bankruptcy, Mr. Thomas Maoffarlane, how and to whom, and for -what consideration be disposed of one Bill of Exchange or promissory note, made by Charles Burton, on or about the 4th of July, 1577, for the sum of £127, or thereabouts ; and one other bill of exchange made by Ehrenfreid Brothers, on or about the 6th July, for the sum of £116 14s 6d, being apart of the personal property of the said 11. S. Meyers. Mr Hesketh and Mr Tyler appeared for the defence.

Mr Brookfield said he must ask for a remand until Monday nest, as other infor< mations of a similar nature would be laid, and a little time was necessary to prepare the documents. Mr Tyler offered no objection, but asked that defendant might be admitted to bad, as heretofore.

The case was accordingly adjourned until Monday next; defendant finding bail, him self in £500, and two sureties in~£2so each.

LIGHT OFFENCES. ... William Francis Crowe, of Arch Hit. was fined 5-3 and costs, for allowing his dog togo withouta collar.—Michael McDonnell of the Lake district,-was fined2s 6d.andjU3 costs, for leaving his cai t unattended on the beach. Mr -McDonnell complained bitterly of the injustice of the case, and said such Offences, if such they could be called, were among the instances of increasing tyranny ftt the North Shore, and he was a ri.tuai-|

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1877.



New Spring and Summer' DRESS MATERIAL.. ■ j I J_ H. ATKINS J- ! Has now for Sale, CHE Ai. a -\ ' mcut oi: &W NEW DRESS GOODS, -m : suitable for the Spring aud Summer Seaso*. every variety, style, quality, and texture. \\% % \ Attention is respectfully mvii ed to this Season's Shipment, which is the Largest j nnd Best-selected c^-er shewn in the city. The Prices are also very reasonable. F _; ___) m A Also, Just Onened, MVVHFSTf-R GOOD?, CALICOES, SHEET "" INGS. QUILTS. BLANKETS, LONG CURTAINS. TABLE LINEN, &c. A Great Reduction has been made in the Prices of Manchester Goods, owing to the reduced List of the Home manufacturers. NEW SUMMER CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, &c, Just Received. Splendid Lines in Auckland & Melbourne-mad CLOTHING. The Largest Stock of MOSGIEL &-IMPORTED [TWEEDS in Auckland to select from. m- Tailors Supplied at Wholesale Prices '^GENTLEMEN'S ORDERS EXECUTED. A Large Lot of Cheap Tweeds for Boy's Wear. HA TKINS. mo AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS. W. J. HURST se CO. have on sale the under menti-ned Fertilizers, all of which 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 PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICAN do- BEL.L'S BONE FLOUR: J and i-inch BONEDUST BTLLYARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. In addition to the above, W. J. 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., 101 QUEEN-STREET. CLCVER:SEED, FOR SPRING SOWING Just Landed, ex Columbus— 30 casks new Clovers, cousistmg of Red Clover White Clover Cow Gras Also on hand. Alsyhe, Timothy, Lucerne, Rape- Rats-tail, Rye grass, Cocksfoot, &c, at lowest market rates. W. J. HURST & CO. ioi. «^T_r;__-a:-S.-S--■i-Ja-■M:, '-*'- 500 sacks Sydney Maize (superior sample) 3000 „ Oats First-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 500 sacks Prime Barley at 4s per bushel of 5011,. 5 tons Anderson's Fresh Oatmeal, at £21 per ton. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. FN lON INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £2,000,000. AUCKLAND RRANCH: Temporary Offices: QUEEN-STREET, Next to Mr. G. W. Binney's Store. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores. Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on. Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. Drapery and Clothing FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE. The undersigned are now opening up supplies of NEW GOODS for the incoming Season, comprising:— New Prints, in great variety of pattern and style, from 4Jd per yard Very Choice Brocaded Prints, quite new designs White Satin Striped Brocaded Muslins Japanese Silks, very choice A nice assortment of Black Silks, unusually good value, from 3s 6d per yard A Varied and Carefully-selected Stock of New Fancy Dress Materials Black and Coloured Lustres in variety, and General Drapery Goods of every descrip tion. A Job Line of Heavy Brown Holland at 6Jd per yard Balance of Last Season s Dress Goods and Job Lines at very greatly Reduced Rates, to clear. Job Lot of large-sized Honeycomb Towels at 6d each, li yards long Every Requisite in Furnishing Drapery. Carpets in variety, Curtains. Blind Muslins, Window Holland, Damask, Sheetings, all makes, Toilet Covers, Coloured and White Quilts and Counterpanes Blankets, all sizes, unusually cheap. &c, &c. A Large Stock of Calicoes, of best makes, always on hand. Grey Calico from 3d per yard White Calico from lid per yard Every Description of Clothing for Boys* and Men Tweeds, Corduroy, Moleskin, strong material, for Boys' wear. h. in he £ allowed on all Cash Purchases of 20s. and upwards. rushbrook & bridgman, Junction Drapery Warehouse, Upper Queen-street, auckland. j^/f A N T L E S, COSTUMES, UNDERCLOTHING, AND BABY-LINEN. A Large Assortment of these Goods has just been received by W. RATTRAY, Jf w DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, IJY EW 7 E A LAN D' TTOU.SE, I 66, Queen-street, Auckland.



JOHN W. P E A R S E, DRAPER & CLOTHIER, CORNER OF QUEEN-STREET _ VULCAN LANE. O M ~S A L E -TOAR R I V E A SHIPMENT OF CANTERBURY • POTATOES. T. H. HA L L & .CO., HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. —, rpHORNTON. SMITH. ANT) FIRTH'S JL PRICES CURRENT (WHOLESALE). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50's. Crown Brand Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. per ton 19 0 0 19 10 0 20 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury „ „ Brand , 18 0 0 18 10 0 19 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed .. 710 0 Sharps 7 10 0 Bran C 10 0 Fowl Wheat .. .. 0 1 oto is. Cd, The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. Auckland. Ist November, 1877. WATION rALI\IORTGAGE _'- AGENCY _I. COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Liberal Advance,, will be made on Wool and other Produce consigned to this Company for Sale in London. Apply Manager National Bank of i.ew Zea land (Limited), Auckland.