THE LATE FIRE AT THE WHAU ASYLUM.

INQUEST ON o THK BODY OF MRS

tttw adiourned inquest on the body of Mary Inn Fonm^late ot^thc Wbau g Jc Asflura ■li-fls hi'ld vpaterday at the AUCKiana -tiotui before Dr Gcldsbro\ coroner, and a jury. Mr AMr' InspS Thomson represented the police. Mr Afms-rons, solicitor, appeared for the Ml npttion e of tlifevidencc appeared incur last Bii^in-that ni™ht-v,hat was a separate key for th it'cell and the one key Tor that coll server.' for horh attendants. Miss Campbell always in :n^cted the patients at 9 o'clock, and sometimes I accompanied her. i heard nothing of Mr.3 Fortune having had matches that evening. I left the kev.H usually upon the table in my room. I was tho i\r< 10 discover the tire. I heard a while sitting at the fire in my room, f could see the ceils from my room, and upon looking out I saw flames issuins? from No. 4 f-elf That was about 330 in the morning. Iran to the matron's room. 1 told her the ceils were on fire. Iweatto my room, got tne keys o^nie table, and gave them to Mr Owen the night watchman, that he might unlock the doora. But I was confu^-I. and p;avc him the -wrong keys. I r-'ot Mrs HavnesiinaAnneLestrangeoutofNo. } c II one was 1 :nd and heiplcss-the other nelD ess? So -Of he other patients were out I believe that No. •! cell was the first cell Mr Owen went to "for 1 saw him trying to open the KTKt been along the corridor from Retime I t^chavg. If th«re was a^noxse onfcise 'nad key" of the cells besides Miss C^um^"ues!ion 3 were put by the forc mkei:&S&e^^.jl^houldbear \ thk onesti'-.^ asVnnch "V possible to that object, as the Government most likely would order an inquiry into the origin of the fire. Mr -Uev said his object in p/atun,; tjiiostionsto the witness was to enable- the jury to see whether there had been any neglect on the par. of the attendants. „ , . . , The Coroner : That is perfectly ri*. Patrick Jams Owen, nischt watchman, ivas next examine';: and deposed :-I was on duty on the l'Jth of September, My duties commenced at 9 in the evening, terminating at 7 ox-lock next morning. It was my duty to visit the rooms and cell's of the male patients, and to patrol round the exterior of the building at intervals during the ni-ht, I have the keys ot the ceils ol SS2 £ o^ id ft^ST* wS thflrßt^ discover that rhfrc was afire, bat not the first to discover where it was. About a quarter past II smelt somethins burning. I rushed into the male refractory ward, and unlocked the several rooms in order to discover whore the fire was. The smell abated, b«t became ap parent again as I went in the direction or the female wartU. 1 met ths last witness who told me that one Ik the, cell* ot the females was on fire I wen; to Mr Wilkinson, the chief attend ant and roused him : I then seized Iwo buckets nf water and next observed the flames coming throS the ventilator of No. i cell. The roof of the' cell was not then on fire. X am sure tue fu4 originated in No 4 cull. I found the iutex veuiiv door lending from the mam building to the cells locked. The la=t witness brought me tile key to unlock it. but it appeared to be tne wro"" one. The door was unlocked subse quently by some person to whom she srave the rteht key. I believe it was Mr W oodlook. The intervening? door having been opened. I rushed to the cell and kicked open the door. I threw the two bucketsful of water into it. A very lar"e body of rmic shot our, and up to tne root. The bedding was piled against the dooi\j lodging from the lar-o body of flame there when I burst, open the door. Had the fire commenced ten minutes before, there would not have been a, human life saved-sueh wasthe rapidity with which the fire, spread. There was no ventilator from one cell to taeother. Joseph Lewis Woodlook. warder, gave evi dence of a corroborative character. Mrs Mary Donovan, wife of Florence Dono van, of Coroniandel. said she went, in company with a friend, to see Mrs Fortune, on the l!Xh of September. The matron invited witness and her friend and Mrs Fortune into her room. Mrs Fortune took some matches oil the sncit, sayiiv to witness "Don't say anything about this as I want to stride a light sometimes at ni°-ht "" Witness told the matron, who said to an"attendant, present (Sir« Donaldson), "You see to Mrs Fortune, who has got some matches. There were only two or three matches lett in thf H° Xwitne?=, in rC piy to Mr Armstrong, said she had occupied the same house with Mrs Fortune at Goromandel. Mrs- Fortune was suffering from heart disease. She would ask for a li-ht at ni-ht when she felt unwell. Be lieved she got the matches for the purpose solely of having a light in. the event of becoming unwell from her old complaint. Mary Ann Donaldson, widow,day attendanoau the isylum. s-titcd that slje was present wnen the last witness spoke to the matron about Mrs Fortune having matches. The matron saia., - I will search her'quietly. and set them from her. Witness went into the refractory ward, where her du'v was. and she received no further in structions froia the matron at that lime. Subse nuem'v she ir-arched Mrs Fortune, opening her hands" pockets, h«r dress, and searching the bosom and bo-ly and skirls of her dress. Viio ness didnot'lreiradsceasod could nave matches after having been searcher!. Did.not say any thin? to Miss Campbell on the subieet, and had no instructions to do so. Harriett Lon^nill (matron) deposed tna^ the wooden cells were not numbered on the doors, and "No 1" wa=; the fourth from the mam buildin-r. Remembered Mrs Donovan speakiiig of deceased havin:; mr.tcl-.e?. Witness took de •eas-d ;nto the room and searched her well, openina: her dress K,nd Handed her over to Mrs ])onaldson, stating that Mrs Fortune was reported to oaye rnaichos about iier. Mrs Donaldson searched her. Dici not tell Mi--- C;::npbell to search hei\ because it was not her duty to do so. It is a rule of the establishment that the female patients shall be seaVchedcar-mUy every night, everytliin^fourid to be taken front them a-icl planed ont?ide the door Witnc--- bad often lieard deceased say that she would 1 for the Asylum. Tnedeeoasea was ver-low spirited all that evening. Hkcl instructed the night nurse not to disturb the patients when they were quiet. The witness was almo-t sure the fire oemmenced m No. i cell She saw the light in it when she was aroused and there w.-isnone in the others. Thomas Aickin, M.D., F.R.C.S., T.. said he was Snrgeon-Suneri-atev.rl^nt of tlie \'hau Lunatic Asylum on the liHli instant. Hclu that lippointineiit since the 2Sr-d of JSo^ember, lbo.J. ife-ded in the buildin-. Mrs Fortune was a natif-nt six years ;v-'°, and was discharged as recovered". * She was re-admitteel about six weeks a"-o surVrin:,- from an attack oi: acute mania She •-omctimes displayed dcst"uct;ve propensities. She occupied No. 1 ce.;l. Dr. /vicken's evidence, mostly was m keeping with that of the preceding witnesses. He said deceased was not a melancholy patient, she was generally very pleasant and lively- It was an hnperative rule that no matches should be given to patients. Had alway^ Riven tne strictest orders on that subject. The cause or death was burning. There was a very fair supply of This" being the evidence, the coroner (Dr. Goldsbro') made some remarks on the case. He knew this poor woman very well. He nail sem her to the Asylum. He knew of his own know ledge that she was fond of grubbing aboui, after matches. In the house where she was last con fined, she was discovered before day break under a table in the lower part oi' the house. If she had had matches then she would, in all probability, have set that house alight. He believed that his statement could be corroborated by one gentleman of the jury. The facts as brought out in evidence appeared to be that the warders and others did very well. The marvel was that more human beings had not perished. If the Gaol were to take fire—lie assorted it on the authority of Dr. Philson—it would be a wonder if the inmates could be got out without con siderable loss of life. . The jury retired to deliberate upon their verdict arid returned the following :—" We find Chit "Mary Ann Fortune met her death by burn inc in "a cell at the Whan Lunatic Asylum, but how or by what means the fire originated there is no evidence to show."' The jury wished to append tlie following- rider to their verdict, namely:—"That tlie discipline carried put m the Auckland Asylum is of tho most defective character: and that tho Government are a-rcatly to blame for insufficient appliances tor extm-

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(KEOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) GRAHAIvLSTOWN, this day. KEY. CHARLES CLARK. The Rev Charles Clark had another over flowing audience last night, and will give two more lectures here next week. THE GAS ACCIDENT. An inquiry was held to-day re tkc gas accident *by the representatives of the Pumping Association, Messrs Stone, Weston, and Brodie. The report is to be submitted to the Association. CALEDONIAN. The Caledonian got good golden stone this morning, out of the low level. ALBUBXIA. — Driving has been resinned at the bottom of the winze on the Whau level to-day. The winze centred te ventilate it, as operationsfhad to be suspended on account of the bad air. The contractors are progressing slowly in the Sons of Free dom tunnel, as the ground is very tight and ompact. The reef here is IS inches thick, ut the show of gold very small.

The Sons of Freedom reef in the west drive has slight improved during the last few days ami shows gold freely, the best stone is obtained in the iloor, but there is a rrood show in the roof where the reef is almut 16 inches thick. The crushing is not showing up so well as before. 550 pounds of choice "specimen? arc to be crushed on Saturday from which n good return is expected. Ketortiug takes place on Monday.

PIAKO

The main winze on No. 7 level is now down 35 feet, and some good stone was ob tained from it this morning. In one or the pisces which the manager showed me there was a patch of gold about fin inch semiire, running through the whole length ot the stone. " There are indications that the shot will imnrove a- the winze is sunk turtner. The iSi force of stamped (40 head) at the company's battery is employed oh 1 lako stuff, and the crushing is shewing up for a satisfactory return. Betorliug ta^es place on Saturday. The water m the engine shaft is not so strong as formerly, and the pumps are now able to lift it easily. A contract has been lei to Mr Judd for a 12 ---inch plunger, to be finished in two weeks. It will be" placed near the bottom of the shaft, and will tend to the efficiency of the PU!IIP- SHAREMARKET. Sharemarket dull. Sales : Cure, 7s lOd ; Caledonian, 70s ; City of London. 12s 6d ; Queen of Beauty, 12s Gd ; Welcome, Cs 6d ; Union Beach, MOANATAIRT. About 2 cwt. of good specimens were obtained from the east end of No. 1 winze this morning, hi the main tunnel, where the rock drill is working, small quartz stringers have been cut. A large quantity of water is coming m the face, which "is a rood indication that a reef, probably part of the Point Russell, is near at hand. Tiio roanager expects to cut it in a few hours. COROMANDEL, this day. TOKATEA. Tokatea : It is reported that a large parcel of specimens was obtained to-day. More are looked tor. Union Beach- Nothing reported. I visit the mine to-day, and will leview it. DEAD BODY FOUND. A man named Clark was [found dead near Driving Creek. An inquest was held this afternoon, and verdict died from apoplexy was returned. RUSSELL, this day. Arrived: Phcenix, Magic, Christina, an Mariner. Sailed : Thistle. Loaded : Golden Isle, and Dream. DUNEDIN, this day. NEWSPAPER A.UALC L4.M.ATION. There is much excitement to-day in con sequence of rumours current to the eifect that Messrs Reed and Fenwick, of the "Guardian." have bought the; "Daily Times" from Mr Reynolds. It is known i that Mr Fenwick has been down for the j past week at Wellington, and in communi cation with Mr Reynolds, and confirmation of the rumours appears in the fact that two days ago eleven of the twelve auctioneers of "Dunedin enterel into a legal agreement j to give all their advertisement- exclusively i to the " Daily Times'' fora term of years. All sorts of vague rumours are afloat. (FROM ANOTHER CORRES PONDENT.) There is considerable commotion in newspaper circles here over the reported purchase by the " Guardian " proprietors of j the ''Daily Times " to amalgamate, which j turns out to be correct. Negotiations hare been on foot for some time, Mr Fenwick s mission to Wellington being a blind. The i auctioneers had previously come to a ( determination only to advertise in one j morning paper. The Typographical Society is "reatly exercised in consequence of the change, as they fear the new proprietors will discard men associated with it. [press agemcy.] WESTPORT, this day. The Mount Rochfort Line, from Westport to N^akawitu, was opened yesterday. The event was celebrated by a public holiday. Excursion trains ran through, carrying several hundred persons. WELLINGTON, this day. I ALLOTMENT OF UNION SHARES. ; There is considerable grumbling about . town this morning amongst businessmen at the alleged inconsistencies displayed m j the allotting of shares in the Union lure , and Marine Insurance Company. THE TARANAKI. _ j The Taranaki sailed for the Korth at i ov) nl Passengers: Dr Haines, Messrs' HomY, Gilmou?, Pitmrin, Gill, McLean Cuthbertson, Mrs Gilmour, Sealey, and family, and 14 steerage. DUNEDIN, this day. JUVENILE EXHIBITION. \ meetin" was held in the Provincial j Council Chambers last night for the pur- , pose of considering a circiilnr which hna ; been received b;, his Worship the Mayor from the Secretary of the BalW. Juvenile j Exhibition. It was resolved "'That this meeting approves of, sad nearly sympa thises with the proposed Juvenile Indus trial Exhibition to be opened on March lst TCjjS at Ballarat, an<i that, the Industrial Exhibition of exhibits to proceed to Ballarat take place in Dunerlin in the last week in January. An influen tial Committee was appointed to give effret , tOt]ASsTS!SAN CRICKETERS. The secretary of the Otago Cricket Asso ciation wrote by yesterday's mail to Mr J. Conway, offering the Australian team ground free of expense, but without money bonus, promising at the same time that the Association would do its best to ensure the success of the match should Austra lians be induced to visit us. ALLEGED FORGERY. Charles Spurgeon, alias George Simmons, was arrested yesterday, charged with forging and uttering five cheques, in Dunedin.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before I?. C. Barstow Esq., It. M. JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFF. Wm. H. Pearce v. Isaclore Montague, of Christeluirch. claim £6 IDs lOd, board and lod<nn", costs£2ls, (Mr Tyler for plaintiff); Win. Payne (baker), v. Charles Elley (butcher)," claim £4 Is 9(1, bread, costs 14s ; Kyan, Bell and Co., v. Emanuel Holloway, claim £12 ss, winos, costs £2 ss, (Mr Kisslhi" for plaintiff) ; Robert Salmon, v. Walter Best, claim £2 2s Id, butchers meat, cosis £1 4s, (Mr Armstrong ior plaintiff). JUDGMENT COUKT SUMMONSES. William H. Veale v. James J. Conway, claim £10 14s. Mr Kissling said that defendant vas^ en gaged at sea, and unable to appear, but he was instructed to oiler 10s per week. The Court made an order & <r £2 per month which was pleasantly accepted. First pay ment October sth. Alexander Macldo v. Frar.l: Dyer ; clriin £4. Mr Dyer said ho had boon unfortunate lately, and had been out of employment for many weeks. Mr Maekie said that defendant had re ceived a sum of money by the last mail, at least, so he was informed by a friend of Mr Dyer's. . . 'Mr Dyer said plaintiff had been misin formed, as he could prove beyond a doubt. He AVOuld undertake to pay £1 per month, which offer was accepted by plaintiff. Mr Thome v. F. Cairn.?. Claim £10 Is. Mr Gcor»e for defendant, offered £2 per month, which plaintiff accepted, order accordingly.

DEFENDED CASES, Patrick Gorman v. Eenj. Thompson. Claim £1 6s. Mr Kissling foi plaintiff, and Mr Tyler for defendant. Plaintiff, proprietor of the luagstan Hotel, North Shore, deposed,: that the claim of £1 -is was for billiards and Is for liquors. The bill ot particulars was correct, and defendant had promised to settle it. Mr Tyler denied the claim, defendant was not indebted. To Mr Tyler : He did not always pay for his billiards. The loser is ahvays charged, but if he is moneyless, the winner i.s expected to pay. That's the rule. BcßJamin Thompson, the defendant, said he did' not owe the money. He had played in Mr Gorham's room, hut always squared up. He had been a billiard-player for three years, was not extravagant, and invariably paid his way. He owed 4s for a day or two, but Mr Gorham refused that amount. He would admit the -is, but if more was owing, it was owing by some one else. Mr Gorham had evidently made a mistake. Mr Gorham denied that defendant had offered him the 4s.

His Worship said there wa3 a direct con tradiction of evidence, and it was dfincult to know on which side the truth lay. He must Bay as the Scotch say " not proven." costs, His 6d. William H. Martin v. Thos. Stephens. Claim, £10. Mr Tyler for plaintiff, and Mr licsketh for defendant.

Mr Tylor oponcd the enss, and shewed that the innocent, cause of the ae'ion was a cor. William K. Martin, fanner, deposed that lie and defendant bid for a cow in Auffnst, at the sale y;i.vri of Messrs Hunter and Nolan ; be was too sharp for defendant, and purchased the cow. On the 31st August, he met defenrlent in Durham-street, who inquired very kindly after the cow, and oifored £10 for her, with the offer oc an additional £1 if she rlid well. The agree ment was verbal; lie «ent the cow to defendant a dairy, at. Remuera. The heifer was perfectly sound. Slie. was subsequent lr returned to his paddock at Mount Albert, and a note left at his house. Ho had, in the interval between tl>c sale and return of the cow, seen Mr Stephens, who expressed his satisfaction at the cow, although in a low condition, but he would soon make her a £10 cow, and get up a splendid nedigTce (laughter). To Mr Heskoth: The cow had since calved, and the calf did not disgrace the mother : it. was a handsome calf. Mr Stephens miyht have said he did not want the cows, all buyers say that when they want to purchase anything; it Is the- universal cry. and always understood. Defendant never complained that the cow was lame, or had any other defect. To Mr Tyler; When he purchased her s:x months previously, he was told that sho was in calf by Robin Adair. She was a, line throe year-old. William Hurst, in the employ of Mr Jiartin, deposed that he took the row, accompanied by Mr Martin's son, to Messrs Morrin's farm, at Renmera, where defendant resides. The cow was in a «ood condition, without any sign of lameness. when sho was re returned sho had a new wound in the leg apparently cut by Rome sharp instru ment. When he went with the cow he found that Mr Stephens had none it-hnntiaK, ho left the animal in the charge of the man. To Mr Hesketh: As lie drove her alonpc, people remarked "she's «. pretty h^it'or. Sho was, in fact, a " little beauty." Covvoare usually clieaperin August. Moses Hutehins remembered tno roan cow, but lie did not notice any lameness; m fact ho did not examine the cow; he was merely there on a contract job of fencing, draining, &c., for Messrs Morrin. Johffi Robert Martin, son of plaintiff, gave evidence in rorrobonUion of ITurst'a statement. Thoin«s Stephens, defendant, manager of Messrs Morrin's stock, deposed that when he first saw the heifer she was in good condition, and she was a cheap heifT, Martin asked him to buy her. as ho had no feed for her. He did not want the heifer, but plaintiff pressed, saying she would be of great advantage to his awry. He agreed that if she was in as condition as when he (defendant) saw her at Papakiya, he would give the amount. On the bunday moaning he saw her, and she wns in a miserable condition. He saw further that she waß lamo. and had a cut in the hoe!;, and U was an old cut. He was much put out about it, and S"nt her back by his man Morris oa the following To Mr Hesketh : Ho did not expect the cow. There was no definite agreement about her. (Left Sitting).

WRECKAGE ON WEST COAST.

CAPTAIN Jones, of the Queen, reportsfthat just before he left Hokianga, some Maoris had arrived there with a story of a lot of wreckage beingyanhetllasihore on the beach, some miles south of Hokianga Heads. Spars, deck planks, candles, _ and some 5 sides of bacon are mentioned as among the debris. Until further particulars come to lurid it is useless speculating -what vessel has come to grief, although if the Btory is true it is pretty certain .some mishaps has occurred. There is just a possibility that the wreckage may be part of the s.s.'Lionrl.

SHIPOWNERS AND SHIPBUILDERS ASSOCIATION.

THE meeting of shipowners and ship builder:;, which was adjourned last week, was resumed yesterday evening at the Thames Hotel." About twenty gentlemen, representing members of nearly all the forms of bvilders in Auckland, were present. Capt. H. F. Anderson was votod to the chair. The rule for ths proposed Association were submitted and discussed, and after a few amendments, were adopted. They were to the following effect: That the "name of the association be the :' Auck land Shipowowners1 and Shipbuilders' Association," and that it comprises owners of registered vessels and masters of ship yards ; that object of the Association be the protection of the interests of the owners and builders of vessels, and to secure action being taken when necessary in the interest of the shipping trade of the colony ; that no tenders be recognised of persons not belonging to the Association that the committee consist of four owncis end three builders, a treasurer and secre tary. Other rules direct how meetings shall be called, subscriptions paid, &c

After the adoption of the rules it was re solved that the committee be formed ac follows :—Shipowners : Captain D. H. McKenzte, Captain A. Macgregor, Messrs M. Niccol and C. A. Harris. Shipbuilders : T. Niccol, M. Brown, D. Gouk ; Captain Macgrogor was appointed Treasurer, and Captain Phillip Jones Secretary. A short discussion took place as to the objects of the association, and it was denied that it was the result of Mr Bigelow's quarrel with his men. The meeting was very quiet, and the speakers all moderate in their tone.

The following gave in_ their names as members of the association : —D. H. McKciizie, A. MacGregor, Thomas C. Thwaites. John Bigelow and Sons, David Goulc, J. Niceol, D. Oxley, 11. Mackay, M. Darrach, R. McLeod, " Henderson and Straggon, Sims and Brown, Lane and Brown, Armstrong, Newburn, A. B. Donald, George H. Short, 11. F. Anderson. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

MR BUCKLAND'S CATTLE FAIR.

Mr. Alfred Buckl.vnd's cattle fair at llemuera yesterday was a great success. Although only 1200 animals-wore catalogued about. 1400 w&re quitted at good prices. The cattle were generally of good quality, and the bidding was brisk. Prices ranged as follow :—Yearlings, 45s to S7s (id ; two year-olds, 70s to £5 ; three-year-olds, £410s to £7 7s <>'d , grown cat.le, £3 10s to £9 ss. One pedigree yearling bull was sola for £21, and another 'for £14 14s. A third was offered, but his reserve—£2l—not being reached, he was passed iv. The majority of the 'animals were young—heifers raid steers of from one to three years old prepon derating. The attendance of buyers was very good. , .....

THEATRE ROYAL.

"The Shaughraiin" was again successful iv attracting a well filled house to the Theatre Royal last night, -when Charles Wheatleigh and his co-adjutors once more enacted their pasts to the general patisfae tion. This splendid niece is announced for withdrawal in a few day?, so that those who have not already seen it had better make up their minds quickly.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £22. National Bank—Sellers, 70s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, Ha Od. National Insurance—Buyers, 325. Standard Insurance—Buyers, 21s. New Zealand Insurance—Selless, P7s Gd. Union Sash aud Door Co. (3rd issue) —Buyers, £10 12s (3d ; sellers, fill. Caledonian (dblrO—7os ; buyers, Csa. City of London—Ks 6d. Moanatairi—£7 10s.. £7 15s ; sellers, £7 12s6d. Cure—7s 9<l; sellers, 7s 9d. Tokatea- 8s &&., 10s ; buyers, 9s ; sellers, 9s 6d, Union Beach—29s to 32s ; sellers, 30s Kuraoui Hill—Buyers, 17s Gd ; sellers, ISs. Piako—Sellers, Us. Welcome—6s 9d ; sellers, 7s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Bofore C. C. MacMillan, Esq., J.P.) DRUNKENNESS. Emily Howley was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. (Before Messrs Daldy and Macffarlane, Jnsticss.) BRUTALITY TO A WIFE. Joseph Hall was charged -with assaulting Jane, his wife, by throwing a candlestick at her, and cutting her head, on the 17th itist. The charge having been clearly proved against prisoner, he was ordered to pay a fine of £10, or two months' imprisonment, andjlwas ordered further to find sureties himself in £50, and two others in £25 each, to keep the peace for six months. CUM STEALING. John Cash, on remand, was charged with stealing gum, value £5 12s, the property of Joseph Steeley, from his dwelling house at Lucas Creek. Joseph Steeley deposed that he was a gum digger at Lucas Creek, residing about a quarter of a mile from prisoner. On Saturday evening, he left his home to go to Johnstoiie'fl store for his week's provisions. He passed prisoner's whare, and on his re turn, lie missed three bags of kauri gain, about 4 cwt. Went to Auck land, and laid an. information against the

prisoner. _ f Prosecutor's son having given evidence the depositions were read over to prisoner, and, reserving. his defence, he wan fully committed for trial at the next criminal sitting of the Supreme Court.

STEALING AN AXE. John Pepper, a man of dark complexion, was charged with stealing an axe, the property of John Jones, on the 22nd :nst. When a»ked if he waa guilty, Pepper nodded his head.

The case being clearly proved again'it defendant—who was an old hand, havi; ::; passed some three years in the solitude < Eden —was sentenced to six months' impri sonment with hard labour.

T2ie old man again nodded his head, as if in silent approbation of the justness of the sentence.

This was all the business.

An entertainment was given in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, of unusual interest. Tlie object was to raise funds to complete the purchase of the new bell -which has just arrived for St. Peter's Church, and has cost rather more than expected. The first part of the entertain ment consisted of a concert, the gems of which were a song by Mr Cavanagh, " Wrecked and Saved ;" " Come into the Garden Maud," beautifully snug by Miss Vavighan; also Mrs Mitchell sung, "Come again SweetJ Siring," which Avas loudly applauded, and she kindly responded to the call with the " Nightingale's Trill." Tho second part was the operetta, " Wanted a Parlour Maid," As the characters were taken by Mrs Mitchell, Miss Vaughan, Mrs Woolley, and Mrs Carte, it is needless to say the thing was admirably done, and it was highly appreciated by the audience. Mrs Woolley, as housekeeper, was inimit able.

Mr Stephonson, the secretary of the Improvement .Commissioners, informs us that under the Improvement Act of 1873 four members form a quorum, and not five as stated by us yesterday. It happens that there arc just four members left in Auck land.

ThelJero leftfor Sydney to-dayat 1. p.m., exactly 24 hours after the Rotorua. It will be interesting to nee what will be the difference in the times of arrival, only wo hope that no more accidents will occur to sDoil the race.

' Among the passengers by the Hero to Sydney to-day were Mr and Mrs J. B. Russell, who are going on a holiday trip. The Occidental Hotel will suspend business on Saturday next from 3 to 5.30 p. 2ii., in order to give the general publican opportunity ot inspecting the museum and picture jmllery of the establishment. The following letter, referring to an important shipping question, has been addressed by Captain Casey to Mr J. S. Macfarlaue : -" Auckland, September 27th, .). S. Maofarlane, Esq., M.H.R., Wel lington: Dear Sir,—When the American side wheeled steamers arrived on our coast some years ago, a law was passed by our legislature, empowering ships to carry cargo from one port of New Zealand to any other port or ports in New Zealand under a foreign Hag. This is a dangerous blot to remain on the statute books' of the colony. 1 do not remember this bill being repealed. Will you kindly scejto this very important question, and oblige—your most obedient servant, J. CA'-EY." A man named Waller Davis was arrested this afternoon on a charge of stealing the model of a ship, value £2, the property of a Frenchman, named Louis Napoleon, a sea man on board the Sam Meudal.

Very important to all person* wishing to furnish their house economically, to know that the greatest Variety of Furni ture and Carpets is to be seen at the City Ball Arcade. The proprietors have just added another large Show Room entirely for Bed-room Furnituc, where may be seen very handsome Cedar, Rimu, Mottled Kauri, Iron, and other Bedsteads; splendid assortment of Toilet Glasses, &c, &c. Drawing and Diningroom Suites ready to deliver at a moment's notice. Upwards of 100 patterns in Carpets to choose from ; Tapestry, from 2s lid; Brussels, from 4s yd ; Floor Cloths, from Is lid ; New lot of Oil Canvas at 9d. Hollo way and Garlick lay carpets and deliver their goods, free of charge, to any part of the town. Strangers ami others are invited to walk through tkc " Arcade" and sec for them selves the quality and style of Furniture before buying.—[ADVT.l There appears to be a misunderstanding as to the instructions given to the signalman at Mount Victoria with regard to fore-and-att vessels entering the port. It is generally thought such vessels are not to be signalled. Such is not the case, for the signalman has instructions to signal any vessel which shews her numbers. This rule was observed to-day with regard to the aiazuppq. |

mO BUTCHERS.—Wanted to Let an 3. old-established Butcher's Shop in Wake field-street, at present occupied by Mr R. Giles. —Apply on the premises. TTSTANTED, a Land Drainer.—Apply Vv to G. Rhodes, Hobson-street. ITSTANTED, a Farm Labourer; must V V understand the management of cattle and sheep, also be a good milker.—Apply amce of this paper. TISTANTED, a good General Servant, %y must understand cooking.—Apply to Sir. Leslie, Caledonian Hotel. ■TirrANTED, a good second-hand tAvo \i * barrel Gun and Saddle.—Apply to "C" ofliee of this paper. 1 \\T ANTED, six Pick and Shovel men. fy? —Apply on the Works, Collingwood street, at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. ■\T£TANTED, a strong Boy to run errands. ty V —Apply at the Little Dust Pan, Short larsd-street. _ WANTED, a respectable young Man, accustomed to the grocery business, who would be willing to drive a spring cart. Constant situation. References required. — Apply by ' letter to Grocer, Star office. ANTED, a Female Servant as Cook and Laundress.—Apply Mrs. Brookfield, Onehunga. ANTED, a strong Girl used to house V V work, as General Servant in a family where there is plenty to do. Wages good.— Awily, giving references, to Box No. 93, Post office.

THE EVENING STAR,, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1877



J \\T ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs. ' IV V Waymouth, Scarborough Terrace, Par nelL WANTED, a good General Servant, with references.—For address apply at this olfice. WANTED, by a young lady, a situation as Xursery "Governess.— Addi'css, Music. ' STAR Office. ANTED to Lease, from S to 20 acres of Land, with house, &c, within ten minutes' walk of the city.—Address A.C., Post-ofllcc, Auckland. ANTED, Boys to bark willows.— Apply T. Cole, Queen-street. ANTED, Hotel Servants (country), Nurse Girls. Boys to milk Farm Couples, Female Servants (town and country*. Cook and Laundress (town). Hotel Servant, wages 15s.— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately several good General Servants for town and country. —Miss Colls Select Registry Office. ANTED, a Butcher, for Waikato.— Apply to Geo. Hulme, Queen-street. WANTED to Let, a 4-roomed Cottage and a good Orchard with two acres of land included.—F. P. Cleghorn, Epsom. WANTED Known, that D. GOLBIE is prepared to supply all kinds of. Timbe and other Building- Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Moulding?" Broad Timber, II <»use Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. jat tho lowest market price, at his Ya.rds, Cus tom-house-Btroct. ANTED ! WANTED ! to sell very cheap, 532 Chignon?, all sorts, and they must be sold, from 9d to 2s each, worth double tlie price ; also a lot oC Men's ])ux Collars at 5d per Box. or 4s by the gross: sizes, 14,14}, 15, 15J-. Wanted to sell a lot of superior Patent Leather Boots, sizes 1 and 2, 4s 6d per pair, two pairs Ss 6d; lot of Purses, from (id to Is each, some of them worth 2s will be sold for Is each; Cups and Saucers only Gd ; Sets of Jugs, four to the set, 5s per set; Plates 3d, 4d, and sd.—H. Watt's, Pitt-street. WANTED, Buyers for a small lot of Corned Beef", at 25-. per lOOlbs.—K. lteeves, Butcher, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, Phillips' Mart, Tailoring Department, Clothing made to measure. Weekly payments taken. WANTED KNOWN - Good News for those, or the frien.'ld of those, who have had. their likenesses taken at MoGarrigle'a Photographic Gallery, Queen-street! As lam Selling OIF, previous to getting a new stock, they can have their Portraits at the ridiculous price of 2s Cxi per dozon !! Spread the news !!! Remember, it is the last chance !!! Maoris the same price also. Thin kof your friends at Home how pleased they will be to get a View of tho Thames Goldfie.ld, &c.; and you can buy them, for the last time, at Is G. per doz.—W. H. D&m pier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-btreot. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY.



TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW J_ 55TCALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY', i In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act. 1870," and of the bankruptcy of | J 4MTSS Hock; Buchanan, of Beresford- . street, in the City of Auckland, in the j Colony of New Zealand, Stonemason, a j Debtor. ! Notice is hereby given that the abovenamed i Jamon lloKtr Buchanan intends to apply to ■ the abovenamed Honorable Court, ov WED- \ NESDAY. the 10th day of October, 1877, at the j hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon j thereafter ac counsel be heard in that behalf, for an Order of Immediate Discharge, under the provisions of the waid Act. Dated, at/ Auckland, this 26th day of Sept., 187" JOHN M. ALEXANDER, Solicitor for the above-named Debtor, j MRS. SI N CLA IR, MONTHLY NURSE, Corner of Union and Wellington-streets. llefercneo: Drs. Bayntun and Kenderdine. Q T I C E. j All Business will be Suspended at the Occi- i dental Hotel, on SATURDAY next, the 23th j instant, from 3 o'clock p.m. to 5 o'clock p.m., to j enable the Kencral public to visit the Picture Galleries and M"scum. o t i c E. Notice is hereby given that Joseph Rogers is no longer entitled to receive Money or transact any Business whatever on my account. ; per" 11. s/nOLLOWAY. j Auckland. 27th September, 1577. I E WARD.—Lost, a Diamond Riiuj j with Pear-shaped Emerald in centre. I Throe poundH will be paid for recovery of | same.—Apply to Star Ofiicc. j HOUSE DECORATORS, &C, wanted, j paper to hang by piece.—J. W. Bennett, i Paper-hanger, 02. Grey-street. I MISS HILL'S Pupils will Itesume tlicir < Studies on MONDAY, October Ist.— \ Wentworth Honao, Ponsonby. TO AKUE AN G A lIU NT C L Ul3. j OCTOBER 0, 1577. I MAIDEN HURDLE WAGE, of 15 soys., with a sweep of 1 so", each ; secondhorßC.to receive amount accruing from sweep Stakes. Nomi nation soys., to go to the funds. \v eights, 3yparsold. 9st. 71b.: i years, 10st. 7!b.; 5 years, list. 21b.; ti and axed, list. 101b. Dis tance, 2 miles ; opon to all horses who have never won v hurdle race. To close on Friday, the 2Sth, at i o'clock p.m.. at the office of the Racing Club, Shortiand- SU"°€l" WM. PSRCrVAL, Secretaay P.H.C. im~~ir~'u~(r~\~ f£ i o n a l JJQJ MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Welleslev and Hobsou-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number ot JittJe Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, WelMord, Kaipaia. Terms moderate and inclusive. BTISTABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG _BJJ LADIES, Prospect House, Hobson-street. -Lady Principal, Mrs Kayo Wright.—l he Fourth Quarter of the Year will Commence- on MONDAY", October the lat. TN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM JL NICOL, DECEASED. All Claims against the Trustees of the above Estate must be sent to the undersigned, tor liquidation, en or before the MOiuist.^^^^ Viucan Lane. 21th September, 1577. rfWffiON.— Wanted, a Lady Teacher JL as Assistant in a Country School; must be proficient in Music. Salary, £10, with Board and Residence.—Further particulars at the office of Civil Commissioner, Princes-street, between 2 and 3 o'clock p.m. Tig- OTI C E OF REMOVAL. J J SWINNERTON, Wood Turnkr, Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wj-nd ham-street, next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, Washstand, and Chair Leg's, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned aud Sained. Brewers Shives in all sisses IVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE JS insurance company- ofs new ZEALAND. Capital £l'^Hf n Rkserve £'oa,ooo This puret.y Local Company Insures against FIRTC and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CUKREM RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims KENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. OW is the Tows Watee Supply to Pay ?_By Calling at Gko. KITCHEN'S, Licenced Plumber, Lornc-street. where you can have your vrork dene for aREASQNABLECharge. mIE EETEEAf.fP A lIN EL L. n MISS ROBERTS] I AW'S Pnpils will Re assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The course of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including the higher branches ot Mathematics, Latin, Drawing, and Plain and Fancy Needlework. Terms -—Pupils under ten years of age. one guinea ; over that oge, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. . Extras .-—French, £1 Is ; Dancing, £1 Is ; Music, £1 10s. jC b —Vacancies for a few Boarders. XTTC TOKIA FLO UK MILLS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROS. Have Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &-c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground.



TjlOlt SALE, a 5-roomod Cottage ami il Freehold Allotment in Cook-street. — Samuel Coelmuie and Son. Land Agents, Fort street. FLfK'R SALE, a newly-built well-finished HJ Two-roomed Cottage, and lartre allot ment, with two frontages. 98 feet to England street, and 93 feet ro Spring-street, Alma Place, Ponaonby.—Apply to Mr. McGuiness, on the premise?". "F^OIJTsT'vLE OK LEASE, a substantial <P Seven-roomed House, with two acres of isuid, centrally situated, in Hamilton, Waikato. Apply to mi/Xu. 1 Box, Hamilton Post-office. |7*OR POSITIVE SALE (cheap), on very M 7 easy terms, a really good and compact Farm ot 100 a.res ; first-class" land, a large por tion of it in a high state cf cultivation; a well built new House of six rooms, stable, Sec, &c., ! with frontage to good main road and creek. The rite for the intended Railway Station will bo either on the property, or immediately ad joining, consequently makes it a very valuable investment for anyone wishing to lay out a township, being centrally situated, and only 11 miles Auckland by cither metaled road or water, &s well as by rail. Would be a splendid j opportunity for anyone either to farm or other wise.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen street. "BjiOil SALE, 1 S3O Acres of the Orcre A) nort li Black of Land, having 3 miles front age to the Kay, half way between Auckland and the Thames.—Apply to John Soppet, No. S, Queen-street. T AXE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, chenp^ -!L-J a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished!, Out-houses, Horses, Harness. Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Land Agents. j£? X A*CASH, £250 at 8 per cent.. Balance by cW»Jv weekly payments of 15s. Price, £350 Comfortable well-finished Suburban Residence. —S. Vuile, Shortland-strect., next Post-oflice. jf^Tfh CASH, Balance by- : Weekly Payments ct; 6 \y as agreed—Nine-roomed House, suit able for Boarding-House or Family Residence, ton minutes' walk from Qmeen-streot.—S. Vaile, Hou*e and Land Au.ent, Shortland-strect, next the Post-office. jT*«>QA —COUNTRY STOKE FOB SALE, dO/VOl/. in a rapidly rising district. Cor ner lot of 1 aoiv, wiv.h Store and Six-roomed Dwelling, 1-stall Stable, Slaughterhouse, Sheds, &c. Price, ;SvfSO. There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent-, Shortland-strect. S> X ACRE FARM at Pokeno. the greater por- i <l>»> tion in Gfr --ss and crops, really good land, comfortable House, of C rooms, one mile from Railway Station. Will be sold cheap.—S. Vaile, Land a;id Estate Agent, Shorlland-street, next Poat-offica. JS*QK — SNUG LITTLE FARM of 10 acres, 3£/O«lp. all fenced and under cultivation, ■with House of three roams, &c. good land,— miles south of Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and ! Land Agent. j:© "8 PER FOOT. Capital Building, r&sp'jL Allotment 110 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. ; Vailo, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. j tfi>"B 15s. PER ACRE.—CO acres of good Land cfe'JL south of Auckland.—S. Vaile. Land . Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. ; "BJ'ibE SALE, a superior American wag^ JD gonette, aJi newly done up, with harness complete; also, a dog-cart, with harness and lamp complete.—Enquire at Partridge's, Albion , Hotel, Hobson-street. : TT7IOR SALE, a Farm of 07 acres at Tau- | Kj kau, pleasantly situatod, near tho banks of the Waikato River. A good portion of the Farm is subdivided into paddocks and orchard. There is a deep water boundary half round it, and on the Farm there is one of the best mill j sites in the province. The Flax Mill, which is a ■ very powerful one, and supplied by a never- i failing stream, is within 200 yards of the Waikato j Railway, has been worked hitherto with great advantage, to the present owner, whoso ad vanced years necessitates his selling. There is ; a good six-roomed House, together with Dairy, j and every convenience for a family. This is a ; rare chance for a family man, with a small com- j potency. In a few years a fortune might be i made.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent, Auckland. _ q T I C E. For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from j Helensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is j well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; ; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing | 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con- ■ venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— ! Apply to John ilcLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to'W. Aitken, Land Agent. YBER PASS.- Six-roomed House, | linished throughout. Quite new. Allot ment, 40 x 200. Excellent gurden. For sale on easy terms.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. i?"S K~A —FIVE-BOOMED HOUSE in Rich- SyI»J?J. inond Road for Sale. Splendid well, paved yard, garden ; capital view. Easy terms. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. .£*Q~£I"^F'oTtrTuOOMED HOUSE, finished, s&O<L>. excellent garden, good well, South Newton. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. jj^-| jf| to £1000 LENT, on Building <rto&; jL M r Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vb Iran "Lane. "Mortgages and Loans negotiated. mo BE LET, or for Sale, 12 acres of Jl Land and a superior Flax Mill at Taukau, within 200 yards of'the Auckland and Mercer Railway. The water-wheel, 18 ft. by 4 ft. 6 in. over, with ii'on centre, and the machinery of the most substantial description, ail made by Mr. Gibbon, of Onehungp.. The Stream large and unfailing in summer, the Dam a high rocls. The The Green Flax can be obtained from tho natives in the Waikato, and conveyed to the mill by rail at. a very reasonable rate. The dressed fibre can be sent to Auckland for about 10s to 12s per ton. The mill is capable, with one set of v or C men and boys, of finishing one ton of fibre per week.- Apply to F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent, Auckland. nnO LET, a cemfortiiljlc three-roomed _H Cottage in lower Chapel-street.—Apply Mrs. Mclntosh, Wellington-street, corner of Noison-street. nnO LET, in Newton Road, a 4-roomed A. House, with good well of water, out house, etc.—Mr Brock, Newton Road. npO'LET, a seven-roomed Honse, top of JL Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to Samuel Cochrauc and Son, Fort-street. nnO~LET~ a thoroughly well-finished J! House in Union-street, six rooms, and detached wash-house.—Edward Bartley, Albert" street. . T\O LET, Shops in Wellesley-street, above Hewin's buildings, now nearly com pleted.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- House-street. rrnO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, _X with office fitting?., fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water., suitable either for the law, wine, pr general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. T>RLMrriVE METHODIST b CHURCH, Jr Alexandra (late Edwardes-ptreet). — A LECTURE will be delivered in the School room, on THURSDAY, September 27th, 1877, by the Rev. T. Bubble. Subject: "Courtship and Marriage."—Chair to be taken by Dr. Ken derdine, at 7.30 p.m.—Tickets, Is. ARIiAINS still to bo had at McCiea's old shop, corner Hobaon and Wellesley- Btreets. Ladies arc surprised at the cheapness of the goods. For convenience of customers open until half-past 9 o'clock each evening. "A N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. "^ DUTTON BROS. Be"- to info-m the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer, Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists and Druggists" Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work executed in the said material. Orders from all parti of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE _81. RAILWAY. Trains going South will stop opposite the Telegraph Station, at Newcastle, until Platform is erected. Trains going N orth start frani the Station, and do not, stop. Bj order. v^ MACDONALD, General r.lanasrer. UD G E AR A, NO. 3 4S, I.C An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge will bo heldin the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, THIS (Thursday) EVENING, the 27th September, 1877. TiSitinSß^?. 1k ryOBt4bN S P.M., Secretary. _ a UCKLAND SKATING CLUB. The Ball, on the closing of the Skating Season, will take place oh WEDNESDAY EV.-ONIXG, 10th October next. Members requiring tickets for themselves and friends are requested, tc notify same to the Ball Committee, care of the Secretary^ BREAD ! BREAD! Reduction in the price of Bread. Best, Id ai the Shop, or -lid delivered. Household Bread 3Jd at shop; delivered id. Terms cash at shop G. E. ROLLEESO N, Baker, «pITT-S T R E E T.



J^ 0 T I C E. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL! OCCIDENTAL HOTEL; The CAFJB of this Hotel has boon leased to Messrs. Hjskbekt AFC) Sjeitij. The former has h;i;l charge ot't'oe Culinary Department of the Royal Mail Motel fcr the last nine years, and the latter, who has been chefjdclcusine.oi steamships Nebra-»k:i, Australia, and Zealanclia, will bo a suflVionc guarantee to the manner which it will bo conducted. They take poscession en MONDAY", the 21th inst. The attention of the public is a'so called to a change in the hours of Su.-iness. It ■will be kept open hereafter until 1? p.m., instead of the old hour S p.m. Prompt attendance and civility. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. P.S.—The Occidental Hotel is now undergoing a thorough overhauling:. an;i it. is the intention of the Proprietor lo susper.d business for a few hours some daj next week, to allow the general public to inspect it.—X.P. T ICENSES FOii PUBLIC BUILDINGS JLj AND ALL PLACES OF PUBLIC AMUSEMENT. Town Clerk's Olllce, Sept. 25,1577. Notice is hereby Riven that all Licenses ex piring on the 36: h instant, will be required to be renewed on or before that date, in terms of the provisions ot' Clause 32, "' Municipal Corpora tions Act," in respect o( water supply, ventila tion, moiics of ingress and oeress. &0.. Szc. P. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. A MEETING of persons willing to stip . port a Course of Lectures, proposed to be delivered in this City, by CHARLKS BRIGHT, the well-known Australian Lecturer, will be held at S p.m. on THURSDAY next, in the Ante-room ofSLorue-strect Hall. iNK Ol' NEff ZEALAND' Notice is hereby that the HALF YEARLY &KNKUAL MEETING of the Pro prietors of this ". !:mk will b • held in the Banking house, in Auckland, on MONDAY, the 22ndday of October next, al noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year endiu-r the 3'Jth instant, the Election of a Director, and ("or any ofhor business that may be brought before the meeting:. By order of the Board of directors. JOHN MURRAY, Fo:1 the Inspector. p- y j £ D E jj g- Tenders will bo received tip to 7"joon of MON DAY, Ist October, cor the erection of a Villa in Kybor Pass Road. Plans, &c., at my office. Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mENDERS required on or before the 29th JL instant at noon cor alterations and additions to a cottageiu Newton. Plans, &c. at my office. P. HEREPATH, Architect mO BOILER MAKERS AND EN _M_ GINEERS. Tenders will bo required by the undersigned up to Noon on W X DNiSSD A V, October 3rd, for a new Boiler for the steamer Enterprise. Specification at the O'iice on the Wharf. WILLIAM BUCHANAN. rp o~ I; v I LD E ii s. Tenders will be received up to r.oon on THURSDAY, the -ith of October, for the Erection of School Buildings in connection with 3t. James' Church. Wellington-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. B. TONES-] IR. C CARR. TO-MORROW, N O 0 N. MAIZE ! MAIZE i ! MAIZE ! ! ! EX MAZSPPA, @ FIJI. B. TONKS & CO. lOrriLL sell To-morrow, at 12 o'clock, 700 bags Maize, a prime sample. TO-MOKKOW. ■• HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, MAHOGANY DINING TABLE(three extra leaves), CHEFFONIER BOOK CASES, CHEFFONIEES, COOKING RANGE, ROCKING HORSE, CHESTS DRAWERS, BEDSTEDS&BEDDING, TAPESTRY CARPET. TABLES AND CHAIRS, RIMU CENTRE TABLE, GALVANIC BATTERY, VALUABLE FRENCH BOOKS FIVE DOZEN PANAMA HATS &C, &C, &C. mHE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, A Fort-street, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 a'clock, A General Assortment o£ uscfnl Household Furniturd, com:>rlsing the abcye. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART, AT 11 O'CLOCK. rgIHE subscriber will sell by auction, at JL tho Corner Mart, To-morrow (Friday), 90 sacks Splendid Southern Flour 5C sacks Best Adelaide Flour 60 bags Best Canterbury Potatoes of the season 25 bags Sydney Maize 60 Wairoa Cheese, to close accounts 100 sacks Best Feed Oats 10 barrels Currants Hams, Bacon, Soap, Candles Kerosene, Bran, Sharps Tea, Sugar, Tobacco, Kice, Pickles Matches, Painkiller, &c. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOON. AT A R T II U E ' S M A R T. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. "OGULTRY—Dorking Fowls, from im- JL ported stock; Fowls, Turkeys, pucks, Geese, Canaries; a well-bred Scotch Terrier. PRODUCE—Maize, Oats. Barley, Flour, Pota toes, Carrots, Onions, Bacon, Cheese, Beef, Butter, Pearl Barley, Maieemeal, &c. GROCERIES.—Superior Jam, Tinned Quinces, Tea, Crushed Lump Sugor, Rice, Raisins, Cur rants, Cocoa, Chocolate, Soap. Soda, Whiting, Biscuits, Largre Counter Scale, &c. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M, English-made Walnut Drawing-room Suite, in green figured plush; Parlour Suites, Easy Chairs, Couches, Large English-made Cedar Sideboard, Carpet, Hearth Rug, Tables, Chairs, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Pallias ses, Blankets, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Book-case, Earthenware, Glassware, Cart Har ness, Buckets, Tinware, Hollo-ware, Clothing, Fancy Goods. Boots, Unredeemed Pledges, &c. TO-MORROW, 1 P.M. MAIZE! MAIZE! MAIZEMEAL ! TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. Ex S.S. 'Staffa,' from Opotiki. "8 6~£^ SACKS GOOD OPOTIKI _!_^®> MAIZE. 5 bags (each lOOlbs.) JMaizcmeai. Terms—Casn. At Mart (Produce Department). R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, POULTRY, GROCERIES, FURNITURE, | MANILLA AZ\D N. Z. HAWSERS. ! M. JONES & CO. WILL sell at the Central Sale Rooms, Queen-street, at 11 o'clock a.m., POULTRY—BIack Spanish Fowls, Brahma Fowls. Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Fowls, I Canaries, &c. Hams and Bacon. Butter, Cheese, Potatoes, ■ Oats, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, Flour, Salt Beef, Soups, Raisins. AT 1 O'CLOCK PJvI. Household Furniture, new and second-hand Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Sundries. ALSO, 2 coils Hawsers. No Reserve. One Manilla, 5 inch; one New Zealand, 6 inch; only i used once h: lifting l^avy weisHt.i