and ordinary household duties might be taught. Jtfr D. C. Wilson read a paper on the " Disap pearance of Kew Zealand small birds. Mr Firth read a paper on removal of slugs, and the chair man expressed a hope that the society would shortly be favoured with a paper by Mr Fenton on the large Maori carving procured recently by him at a great amount of trouble. After some othe-r observations, the meeting separated.

HEROINES OF THE POETS.

Ax entertainment of a musical and literary character was given last evening at the Devon port Hall, North Shore' by the members of the Devonpqrt Literary Club, of: which 2Av P. A Phillips is president, ani 'Mr Tanner secretary! The first part of the programme was a lecture by Mr Blackmail on th» "Hcriones of the Poets;" and the second part consisted of read ings and music. Mr Phillips occupies! the chair and in a few apposite remarks introduced the lecturer. There was a very good Ructience, and great attention wasgivcn to tho discourse. The lecturer treatedof the principal female characters of Shakespeare, Spencer, and the lino picture of ■the heroine of Milton's Mosque of Comus Shakespeare, said the lecturer, appears to -have led a life of socia! enioyment, but Milton was •of too serious a character, and too much of a politician to admitof much gaiety of disposition In the whole range of Milton's poetry we find' no love story, no narrative of the affections beyond that of the lather cf mankind and the heroine of " Paradise Lost." Wa find plenty of beautiful, -and yet practical transcripts of home life, natural Scenery, high thought, and sacrod illustrations; but no portrait; of a heroine besides that of tho lovely lady of the woods, in his chaste drama of ""Comus" a ! drama which stands out as a splendid example of poetry of the bigness: order for chastity of thought and purity of language. The heroines or several baeliclor poets, notio-d by Thackeray, were pictured; also tho real "Amanda" of Thomson, author of "The Seasons." "Amanda" was Miss \oung, who dwelt vrith her parents on PLichmond Green, and w ho was the heroine of a number of Thomson Vs lesser poems. One of h:s love letters to " Amanda " is pi yen by Mr Robert Bell, in his annotated edition of the poets. Thomson said to his friend Collins that he intended to marry the heroine of his verse when he got rich enough to undertake such a, responsible condition. .His circumstances, however, in his own timid estimation, never sufficiently improved to warrant such a happy consummation of bin worldir hopes. Miss Young- could not wait: she did not wish to be 'youag' Cor ever • she wrote, and told her poet lover, that lite was real, life was earnest, waved a fond roc 1-bye and married Admiral Campbell. Tnc world exclaimed, " Oh, Jemmy Thomson; Jemmy Thomson, oh !" While the poet retired to Kew Lane, and composed his '• OastJe. of Indolence." The rustic heroines of Burns and Sir Waiter Scott were successively illustrated: and "Hand some Nell" and the Poais oi" the former quoted and the Lady of the Late and Jennie Deans of the latter dwelt upon. T-e heroines of Byron and Shelley were also «nnraeratert. Tho heroines of Tennyson were too numerous, to admit of more than names. Those, said, the lecturer, form a splendid gallery of pictures woit'.iy of deep study. His Madelines, Kleiners, Isabels, Mananas, the Millers Daughter, and others are glorious as divinities, affluent in charms and full of beauty and clastic grace?;, vriul'.tlic stern picture of Lady Clara "Vere de "ere imparts a lesson to aristocratic pride shrouded under the fairest of human forms. The portrait of the May Queon is one of the sweetest of modern conception, whilst the purity and pa! hoa of the poetry is a triumph of art. A number of other characters from Crabbe, Moors, wouthc-y, and "Wordsworth, were introduced, and the lecture concluded with remarks on heroines in humble life, who3e deeds are unrecorded br the noet's pen, and only seen by the eya of Heaven. * The lecture was interspersed with rau?ical illustra tions by Misses Smith (sisters!, and solos b~ the brothers Mays. Tho chairman read an ''Ad venture at Margate" from tho " Ingoldsby Legends:" and a pleasant evening concluded with "Jessie's Dream," and the " National Anthem. The Chairman announced! thai- -Mi- Frost would deliver a lecture on "Education" on Monday evening', the sth ult.

Australian Telegrams.

PER RIN-GAEOOMA AT BLUFF.

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

UNSEATED FOE BRIBERY.

MELBOURNE.

October 17th,

Events of the week have been without special interest. The defence vote of £100,000 has been passed. Also a pre liminary vote of £7,000 for an International Exhibition to be he'd in Melbourne in 1579. Great efforts are to be made to secure the co-operation and assistance of European and . Eastern countries, as well as all colonies. The Attorney- General, Sir Bryan S. Cloghlan, Baronet, M.P., and Mr A. Fishen, have been appointed Land Tax Commissioners. The Attorney-General will not relinquish his present office.

The Elections Committee unseated the Hon. Duncan Gillies as member for Rodney. The decision while, distinctly stating that while the petition failed to prove Mr Gillies guilty of bribery, or undue influence either by himself or his agents, found that undue influence was used by other persons on his behalf, and there fore declared the election wholly void. This is regarded as a most extraordinary finding, and much regret is expressed, as Mr Gillies had only recently been chosen as leader of the Opposition.

The Indian Famine Fund reached to above £9,000 and collections are still being made.

The education vote now before the Assem bly is likely to evoke a debate. First King and Chester are the favourites for the Derby. Amendment, Tom Kirk, Savanaka, and Fresh Steed all have friends for the Cup. It is generally believed that about fifteen horses will be in the betting for the Cup, and therefore it is a A rery open race. Business is still dull, but with slight improvement. Creswick is still drawing well at the Academy of Music.

The attendance at the Stato'schools has risen to 124,000 ; a further sum of £200,000 is required for the erection of school build ings from first to last.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.— This Day.

(Before Messrs. A. K. Taylor (Chairman), (Mitford, Wilcox, and Colonel Nation.) Drunkenness. —Philip Coffee was charged with being drunk and disorderly yesterday at the North Shore. —Constable Dews deposed that prisoner was mad drunk, and wanted to fight every boy in the district of the North Shore. —Prisoner expressed his sorrow, and was fined 10s and costs Kate McManus. —This young person, who had just left the gaol, was charged "with being drunk and disorderly. She pleaded guilty, and was fined 20s and costs.

Assaulting and Wounding.—James Pattison was charged with unlawfully and maliciously -wounding James Coughley, ■with a certain instrument, on the 23rd •instant.—Mr Tyler appeared for defendant. —Sub-Inspector Pardy said the man -was very dangerously ill, having received several severe wounds on the head and body ; and ■he would ask for a remand until Monday next. —Mr Tyler said he coiild have no objection to a remand, but he hoped the Bench would admit the prisoner to bail.— Sub-In3pector ■ Pardy objected, as the prosecutor was dangerously ill, and the prisoner might have to answer for a more serious charge. Dr Hooper had examined the man, and told Sergeant Mulville that his wounds were very bad, and he must be kept perfectly quiet.—The case was remaaded until Monday, and bail was refused. Charge of Felony.—Alfred Reed, a young man of six feet, was remanded to Hamilton, on a charge of felony. The Sale-strekt Cutting—James McShane was summoned for neglecting to keep a light burning at a dangerous cutting in Sale-street on the 10th instant—Mr Laishley appeared for defendant, and ■pleaded guilty j and hoped their Warships would inflict but a nominal fine, as he since had the hole securely fenced. The lamp vas lighted on that night, but the wind was strong, and blew it out. The man had also ■been neavily fined for the same offence on a previous occasion.—Fined Is, and costs — 20s.

Breaches of by-laws.-The following per ■!onß, far various offences, were subiected to the ■subjoined penalties. Alexander Lamb, for I riding upon a footpath, in Newton, on the 10th inßt., xOs and costs. Edward Robinson, for per mitting two calves to wander in Mount Bdon- Joad on the 9th inst., 5e and costs. Robert Max well 10s, Henry Tapley 2s 6d, hohn Sutcliffe Is, tor allowing their dogs to wander without collars. John Shields, for allowing two sews to wander, five shillings and costs. QmiCL Dunningham, for 'not keeping a light

burning over the entrance door in hi 3 hotel in Hobson-street, os and costs. Nicholas Scotte, fishmonger, for allowing his chimney to be on fire in Jern»yn-9treet. Mr Scotte said he was astonished at the flara-up on the first morning of his taking possession. Sub-Inspector Pardy said it was the fi>st fire that Scotte lit on g6ing into the house; the defendant also was in very poor circumstances. Is without costs.—Alfred tlibbert, of Mount Albert, for leaving his horse and cart unattended, 2s 6d and costs.—William O'Brien, for allowing hie goat to be abroad in Chapsl-street, Is* and cost*.—Sarah Carroll, for permitting the chimney of her cottage in Alexandra-street to b* on fire, 5s and costs.— Peter Dovrd, for depasturing cattle in Howe street, pleaded guilty—Mr Piriiiips said the street in which the cows were found had lately been made by the Corporation, at groat cost. He would not ask for a heavy line, as the object was to compel people to keep their cattle within proper limits. Fined 2s 6d and. costs.— John Stickley, of the Industrial School, was charged with the same offanee. —Mr Thorne appeared for Mr Stickley, and said he was aosent at the time, and the fault lay with the boys. There was, »-lso, a difficulty in the way. Mr Stickley was a public officer, and the cows were Government property, co that by fining Mr Stickley the Government woulu be fining itself.—The case, was allowed to be withdrawn. Throwing Stonkb.—William Lye, Thomas McConnell, William Oowie, and Samuel Fergus were charged with throwing stones in Drake- Btreet, and injuring a man named James Savape. —The boys confessed, but. as they were very young, they were handed over to the care of their parents, on payment of costs. iJA Bo.vfire.—Several boys were charged with setting fir* to a quantity of sbftr'ußs in the Wellesley-street east school, on the lotli in,:t.— Mrs Gamble stated that there were about twenty boys in the mess, and she knew two or three of tho prisoners were present.—William Lnmb identified several oi the boys.—Sergeant Mul ville described tho fire. The shavings occupied ten feet squnre, and had it not been put "oat, with some difficulty, the consequences might have been verr serious.—The parents of the children were present, and promised to give their children a sound thrashing.—The Bench gave tho boys a caution, and imposed a fine of Is each, costs, 9a 6d, to be divided.

ASSATTLTfIfG MR HiJXAKOED'S STSP-SON.— John Oakes, butcher, was summoned to answer for committing an assault apon Rowland Lawrence Freer and Percy O'l lowd Freer, by striking them, knocking ;them down, and kick ing thatn, on the 13th inst. —Mr Coleman appeared for prosecutor, and as the charge could not be substantiated against Rowland Lawrence, he would ask that his name ba sti-uek out; kJso the "kicking" in the infor mation.—Mr Tyler, for defendant, pleaded not guilty.—A number of witnesses were examined, aad the case was dismissed; each, paying Ms costs.

The Baby.

NEW COMEDY AT THE THEATRE

A good many citizens who have observed the magic words " THE BABY " in alarm ing letters on the street pavement have, perhaps, wondered who the interesting little stranger is. Babies being anything but rarities, notwithstanding their great value, the little darlings, the only conclusion that could be a; rived at was that this baby must be an extraordinary specimen. And then the question aroae, "whose baby was it, and had it entered the world legiti mately ? Tho mystery was heightened by life-sized portraits of the baby's tutor, a tall gentleman of extremely grave and proper deportment. The riddle wa-i soon solved by the appearance of day-tills shewing that this "infant terrible" was begotten jointly by Mr DeLias and Mr Charles Wheatleigh, and would be exhibited to the public for the first time on Monday night. Those who were present last, night will agree with us that he is an extremely proper although most precocious child ; in fact, he forms the centre figure in one of the most charming comedies ever played on the boards of any theatre. The new piece introduced by Mr "Wheatleigh to tho notice of a colonial audience for the first time last night is at present the ■ rage in London. It is a comedy of tho '"'Our Boys" school, but decidedly superior to that popular pet in the clever turning of the smallest incidents into most comical situations, in the raciness of its dialogue, and the easiness with which it develops by a series of charming situations into a capital denouement. The baby, (Mr Verner) a young man cultivating the early vegetation on his upper lip, has been brought up with maternal solicitude by his doting mother, who fondly believes she has preserved him from all youthful vices, or hankerings after petticoats. It turns out, however, that the " baby" has secietly " cut his eve teeth," and, by singular coincidence, the'tutor (Mr Charles Wheatleigh)—selected for his staid and austere manner, Mr Simon Magniis, a friend of the family — (Mr George Leopold), and even the baby's papa (Mr Fred. Bclton), are all more or loss suscep tible to the enchantments of bright eyes and rosy lips. The love making of the baby to Magnus's pretty young wife, of Magnus to the tutor's wife, while two or three little intrigues are all running concurrently, and each of the masculine principals is aiding and abetting the other in happy uncon sciousness tliat his own spouse is the fair inamorata, forms the framework of the plot, and the amusing fixes which the lovers find themselves in from time to time, and the expedients by which they escaped, excited perpetual merriment. Of the indi vidual performers space will not permit us to speak at length. Suffice it to say the com pany never appeared to such good advan tage. Mr Weightleigh, as the tutor, shewed an exact appreciation of the scope of the character, and without over-acting made every point tell. Mr Belton was particu larly liappy in his delineation of the fossil papa, and Mr Verner played the domestic baby and budding Lothario Avith excellent judgment. Mr Melville as young Atkins, a young roan who knew something of "life," disclosed peculiar natural qualifications for tho role. Miss Tilly Andrews made a vivacious young spouse, good and pretty, but not quite insensible to the charms of innocent flirtation. Miss Henderson, Miss Nelly Daley, Miss Polly Leake, and Mrs Searle, all acquitted them selves admirably in their various parts, and the alternate laughter and applause attested thd satisfaction" of the audience. The comedy will be repeated to-night, and should have a good run.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

The roof of a building used as Murdoch's bottling warehouse for Whitson and Co., caught fire last evening, but was soon extinguished. The building and those adjoining were uninsured. The " Advertiser " says a large gathering of Datives was held yesterday at Parawai, near the residence of the late Chief Moauanui, sitting in judgraenr upon an aged Maori, who,. it was alleged, had confassed to having bewitched the late chief, and consequently proved himself an accessory to his death. The natives, it seems, adjudged him guilty of the death of their chief, and many of the number advocated the justice of violence to the old man, to revenge the crime. The circumstances of Moananui's sudden death are fresh in the recollections of our readers, but it seems the idea has been gaming evi dence in the minds of the natives for some days past, that death was the result of witchcraft, and an admission of the kind referred to has been attributed to an old native named Purukutu, resid ing near Moananui's place, on the banks of the Kauwatenanga River. Here the natives from Kirikeri, Kau waeranga, Parawaj, and the neighbourhood assembled to discuss the fate of the old man. The natives urged that they had been informed that the Europeans suffered from the presence of such men in days gone by, but they resorted to the law to rid themselves of them and. then they were no longer troubled with them. The Maoris argued that they should take the law into their own hands among their own people, and so endeavour to put down an evil the prevalence of which they had still to complain of from time to time. Some of the younger members of the tribes were very anxious that an example should be made of the old man out of respect for Te Moananui's greatness, and the heavy loss his tribe and his relations had suffered by his decease. After some hours spent in speechifying on the part of the principal

natives assembled, the meeting was ad journed to enable Ohinemuri and other natives to assemblejand take part ia the proceedings. MINING. Ca^donian.—The show at the battery looks well, and the return will average an ounce to the ton. The stone now being sent to the mill is taken from the hanging wall portion of the reef—the best part of - the mine. The cleaning-up will take place in about a week. Piako.—ln the chamber of No. 8 level a small leader has been cut, which will probably prove to be a continuation of the reef in No. 5 and 6 levels the up runs arc parallel with the main lxle. Messe (?) tribute.—The tributers hwe lodged 31 ozs 15 dwts from a small c usl.i ia —Red White and Blue tribute. Tie Green party lodged 18]jozs fr m3O tons crushed. . GOLD MINING. The Bank of New Zealand has shipped to-day, per Rotomahana, 5418 ozs S dwts gold. The sharemarket is sluggish. There are limited inquiries for Kuranui Hills, and business is done at 15s 6d to 15s; Alburniijs are weak at 90s to 87s 6d ; Piakos dull with downward tendency ; sales, 12s 9d to 12s.

PfICAMBRIDGF. this day.

The following reply has been received by the band : —" The Show Committee beg to decline the services of the Cambridge lieed Uand on the terms specified in yoiir letter or the 20th.—Henky Buttls." The band hit 2nd to play on the day of the show.

DUNEDIN. this day.

Suicide from a Steasne?. During the Wanganui's trip to the Bluff, a steerage passenger named Crawford was observed to climb up the side of the bul warks and jump overboard. The engines were immediately stopped, and a life-buoy thrown overboard. The steamer went astern, and a boat with four men in her was lowered, which was pulled about for an hour, and then taken on board. Two men were placed aloft on the Wanganui, and she was kept steaming round for an hour and a-half, but nothing of the man was seen. Crawford was a fisherman, [and son-in-law to the old man found drowned inside the wharf a few months ago. THE PROUDFOOT,, CASE. The " fStar" now states authoritatively that the majority of the jury were for Proud foot's acquittal. fg i'lie shooting season opened well. Lieut. Muir Avon the Artillery Cup, which now becomes his absolute property, with a score of 75 out of a possible 84. The cup cosi exactly the same number of guineas as the points he made. WATER SUPPLY. The City Council publish a long reporf by Mr Blair, in favour of Silver Stream as the source of the new water supply. The High School commission will bring labours to a close on Thursday.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

WELLINGTON, this day. FIERY CROSS. The Fiery Cross arrived from Foxton.

DUNEDIN. this dav.BS

RAILWAY TO INTERIOR.

The officers of the Public Works Depart ment have received instructions from Wellington to proceed at onc<% with the suVvuy of a line of railway to the Interior, via the Strath-Taieri work at Deborah Bay. The tunnel is all but finished, and during the present week it is probable that the engine will run right through from Dunedin to Biueskin, and in a short time a train for the conveyance of goods and passengers will run to the same place. SNOW FALL—SATURDAY HOLIDAY. There was a heavy fall of snow in Dunedin last evening. A meeting vof several branches of the building trade was held last night, for the purpose of taking steps to obtain Saturday half-holiday. There were about two hun dred present. Resolutions in favour of leaving oil* work on Saturday at noon were carried, and it was resolved that the obser vance of the Saturday half-holiday should come into force on November 3rd.

THE MAIL STEAMER ON THE COAST.

THE mail steamer City of New York, from Sydney, passed the Bay of Islands at 3. SO tills afternoon.

DISTRICT COURT.—THIS DAY.

Before F. I). F enton, Esq.. District Judge.) BUSHELIi V. HENDERSON AND SPKAGGON. Claim £DG 16s 6d. Mr Tyler for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for defendant. The evidence of plaintiff in this case appeared in our last issue. Adam Henderson and Joseph Spraggon, also Thomas Thwaites, gave evidence to the effect that plaintiff had agreed to take the vessel down South on thirds, without any mention of wages. Counsel addressed the Court, and hie Worship having • remarked upon the evidence, recorded a nonsuit, each party paying his own costs. Keane and Jenkinson v. Ring and Home, claim £60, damages. Mr Hesketh for plaintiffs, and Mr Brock for defendants. It was finally arranged to submit this case for arbitration. " Mr John Phillipps, of the firm of Phillipps and Son, was appointed arbitrator, the award to be brought up next Court day. This was all the business.

THE EYENIN& STAIf TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 187?



To sit on your verandah and really enjoy the open air on a snnny day yon should procure the luxury of a Japanese Verandah Blind, made of thin bamboo, easting a delightful shade without entirely obscuring the view or gentle breeze. These may be purchased for a small sum at the City Hall Arcade, varying in length from nine to twelve feet. As also the Patent Roller Blind, for windows ; self -acting, of simple construction ; highly commended by all who vpve tried them.' Every new house should be litted with them. The greatest variety of Linoleum (the world-renowned cork floor cloth) Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Tablecloths, Curtains, Drawing-room Suites, Dining, Sitting, and Bedroom Furniture, is to be seen at the City Hall Arcade. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid free of charge by the proprietors.—HOLLOW AY, Gx\jancK, and Cranwbll.—[Advt]



TO BOOTMAKERS,—Wanted a good general hand.—None othor needapply.— Edward Dore, Queen-street, Onehunga. WANTED, a respectable Lad as appren tice to the Improved Portable Oven and Wrought-iron Range - making. — Herbert H. Smitlrs Auckland Iron Works, Durham-st. W. ANTED, a good General Servant; washing given out. — Apply to Mrs. Samuel Brown, Shortland Crescent, opposite Winks and Hali's. W" ANTED, a Lad for the kitchen ; also a Second Waiter.—Albert Hotel. ■\T|TANTED, a Girl about 16 to assist V T with house work.—Apply this office. WANTED, smart youth as clerk, wages 20s: middle-aged Housekeeper (Thames); Boy to milk, couple Female Servants able to milk, and NursegirL—Hannaford's Registry. ANTED, a Boy; also a General Servant. —Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant, able to cook and wash; references re quired.—Anchor Hotel. WANTED, by a respectable person, a Situation as Housekeeper.—Apply Mrs. Henry, Registry Office, Shortland-streot. ANTED to Let, two and three-roomed Cottage; rent, ss. and 6s.—Apply to Mr. Rogers, Grey-street. WANTED, a strong Lad, likewise a Youth, one that understands book keeping.—Geo. Kitchen, Brass Founder, Lorne street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. F. Soherff, Ponsonby Road.



WANTED, for Whangapoua, a good Cook for lower mill, a Carpenter, two Labourers for yard work, and a Blacksmith that can shoe horses,—' \A. Harris. TO Architects, Surveyors, &c.—Wanted, a Situation as Drau*fhtsman. References given if required.—J.W.H., Star Offioe. ANTED, the Boot and Shoemakers of Auckland NOT to seek employment at Mr. Hemns'a Excelsior Boot and Shoo Factory until the present strike ia ended. ANTED TO SELL, my Stock of New and Second-hand urniture, as the premises are to be fitted tip for the WorkinKman'« Public Baths. N.B.—No re*son able offsr refused.—Cheap Furniture Mart, corner of Hteh and Victoria-streets Kast. ANTED, two or~three good Tailors and Tailoreoßes; also, an apprentice and smart Boy for the shop.—Apply J. Alwin ger, Tailor, Vlctoria-3trect. WANTED, a small second-hand Foot L*the. or large Hand Lathe.—Address, Lathe.* Star Office. "O^A-NTED, by a middle-aged person, a V T situation as Housekeeper, or to wait on an invalid lady or gentleman; references if re quired.—Address, " F.D.," Star Office. WANTED, a sharp Boy "with a good reference, to servo in the shop.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street. ANTED, a General Servant ; reter encee required.—Apply to Miss Hill, Ponsonby Road, ZirEss3# W" ANTED, Sitting and two Bedrooms, in the neighbourhood of Remuera.— Address, " W.H.," P. 0., B. 74, Auckland. WANTED, Board and Lodgings by a young Gentleman, in Ponsonbyor New ton Road preferred, where no other lodgers.— Apply by letter, stating accommodation, to X. X.Z., oTtoo of this paper. WANTED those in want of Money to call on their Uaclo, at the London Loan Ofßoe, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. T&7ANTED to,LET, a Brickyard, at V V Hamilton West, Waikato. Pug Mill, Kiln, and Working Material on the ground, in good order. Terms easy.—W. Davis, Hamilton West. _^ ANTED, Everybody to come and Buy the Ba'-gains at E. T. Herbert's, Draper, Upper Symond-street, who is giving up busi"ess, leaving the colony, and selling every thing Less than English Cost to effect a Speedy Clearance. WANTED KNOWN^f he Lowest Rate of Interest is charged at the London Loan Offlce, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. WANTED KNOWN.—W. H. Dampie"r has, besides the now celebrated 2/ Tea, Infants' Coloured Boots, lOd; Children's strong do., sizes 6 and 7, 2/; fresh lot of white and pink Ribbon, Id per yard : very wide do., 2d : Ladies' elastic side Boots, 4/; fresh lot of Prunella Boots: Men's canvas Shoes, iJG ; Poll Combs, 3d ; Ladies' •white Stockings. 6d; G iris' Straw Hats 10uV— Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED, the Public of Auckland to know that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has lust opened out two more shipments of Men s, Boys', and Youths' Summer Clothing, which will be sold at large discounts, to make room for a third shipment shortly expected pet City of Auckland. WANTED Known, tliatinuon Ume an trouble will be saved, and a gron saving effected, if the public, instead of running into different tailors' shops, will call upon L Levy, 210, Queen-street, who offers the best West end of London Clothing, in the most fashionable styles, at prices fully 20 per cent, lower than they can be made in Auckland to ; order for. Any garment will be altered to suit. WANTED KNOWN ¥iatgJ. Hart has (F'opened the Loan Office where any sum i from 1/. to £500 can be had on every description • of iewellery, watches, ladies' and gentlemen's i wearing apparel.—Note the address: J. Hart, London Loan Offlce, Victoria-street, under the- Theatre Royal. TTTIXCELLENT Accommodation for two JlL| Boarders at Mrs. Guest's, Grey-street, opposito Carpenters' Anna Ho<rl. "OjTANTED Known, that 1 am helling V? Off for two weeks only. I have about 400 Ladies' Chignons left, and I will sell them very cheap, 9d to 2s; Pl«its, from Cd to Is 3d : Cliignon Boxes, only 2d eaoh; lot of Maltese Lace Collars, Is and 2s each; Croche CoL xrs, Is ; lot of Linen Collars. 4d each ; Black Dross Buttons, 2id dozen; Children's Sim Hats, Is 3d to 2s; Bonnet Shapes, 2d each ; Children's Straw Hats, lOd, new shapes ; Black Beaded Belts, only Is 6d, worth 3s; Crochet Cotton, 2s id box ; Paper Collars, 5d box ; lot of Artificial Flowers, 2d, 3d, and 4d each; Washing Lace, Id to Is id yard; a few Pieces of Summer Dresses, 6d to Is yard ; lot of Velvet, Nos. 30, 40, and 50, 3a Go, 4s Gd, and 5a Cd per piece of 18 yards : lot of Ribbons will be sold cheap (fcoing out of this line); Children's Kid Boots, 3ri Gd ; Maids' Lace up Boots. 1 and 2 size, 4s Gd, 2 pairs for 8s 6d; Ladies' Kid Boots, 7/G; Men's B luohors, C/ 6nd 8/5 Cod Liver Oil, onlyM bottle ; small bot. of Salud Oil, 4d; Bell and Blnek's Plaid Matches, 7d per dozen ; good Tea, 'is id per 11)., equal to 3s Tea, 31bs. for'6s ; Bath Bricks, 3d each ; large bars of Soap, 5d ; Clothes Pegs, 4 dozen for Gd ; Whiting, s":bs. for Gd ; Sperm Candles, lid Ib. packet; > Brown's Corn Flour, 6dlb. packet; Epsom Salts, 5d per dozen packets; Peacock's Jams, 8d per tin ; Washing Powder, only Gd dozen packets; Lemon Peel, Is Sd per lb.; Cocoa, Is Sd lb.: Wood Matches, Is 9d per gross, 2d dozen; I Spectacles, only Is ; lot of Spectacle Cases, only ' 2d and Gd each ; Note Paper (G shoots), 6 En velopes, 1 Sheet Blotting Paper, Pen. and Pen holder, only 2d packet. Selling Off fox tn;o weeks.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street.—Large Pie ! Dishes. 2s each; Chambers, 2s oud 2s 6d ; small i Wine Glasses, 3d ; Salt Cellars, 3d each, 2s doz.; ! Glass Egg Cups, Id each: Thimbles, 3 ior 2d ; ■ ; Baking Soda. Id lb. ; 3 of the best Chignons nnd a bos,"f or 4s Gd; Mouse Traps, 2d eanh, 1 for 6d: Light Blue, 9d lb. ; Glass Sugar Baeins, full of iam, only lOd ; Glass Tumblers, with jam, Od; Glass Cream Jugs, with jam, 9d; Washing Soda, 41b<. forGd; Children's Mastic Garters, only 2d pair; small bottles of Castor Oil, 4d bottle, four bottles for Is 2d ; D< ess-holders, Id each; Back Combs, 9d to Is Cd; Glass Sugar Basins and . Ci^am Jug, only Is the pair; Bryant and Mays' I tin box of Matches, two boxes for 3d, Is 4d per dozen; Elastic, two yards for id.—October 17, . 18^7- ! OARD and Residence jjatj Scarborough House, Parnell. __ OKNET.—Wanted to Sell, a Splendid Cornet, cheap.—For address apply at this office. . RAPE R.— Wanted an Assistant Draper; also an Apprentice to the Drapery.—Milne and Choyce, Milliners and ; Drapers, 222 & 224, Queen-street. : W" ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe i and other Building Materials, including Sashes, ; Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C<, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cub oin-houae-et reet. ! ! i^rOTICK— Removed to Grey-street, No. j J3! 37. —MAX SCHMIEDEL, Veterinary i Surgeon. ; • j OATE~N HAY.—For Sale at Mr Shakespeare's Farm, Takapuna, a stock j of 12 tons first-class Oaten Hay; price £5 a ton ' on the ground.—Apply to'Allison Bros., or O. Mays, North Shore. i GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY.gUi IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW j ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. j IN BANKRUPTCY. j In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876. and of the Bankruptcy of Henry Gardner Httnt, of Ngaruawa hia, in the Provincial District of Auck land, Farmer. j This is to notify that Henry Gardner Hunt, of ; ' Ngaruawahia, in the Provincial District of ; I Auckland, Farmer, has this day filed a state- ■ i ment that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Cre ditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 29th day of Octo ber, 1877, at half-past 12 o'clock in the afternoon. I Dated this 23rd day of October, 1877. I H. WILLIAMSON. I Deputy Registrar. ! E. T. Dttfatjr, i Wyndham Chambers, I Solicitor for the said H. G. Hunt. OMMERCIAL HOTEL, hamilton west, waikato. One of the Largest Hotels in the Colony, is now open, Replete with every comfort and convenience. The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are fir&c-class. The Sho-w-Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are un equalled in the province, the latter bei&g under the superintendance of First-class Grooms. BUGGY ANJ) SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Newcastle I niakes Hamilton less than one day's pleasant journey from Auckland. ' W. Walker, PROPRIETOR.



OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL COM PANT (LIMITED). The Annual Meeting of Shareholders in th( 1 above Company will be held, in the Otahuhv Public Hall, on TUESDAY, 30th October. 1577 at 7.30 p.m. Business: To receive Report and Balance sheet, to elect Officers for the ensuing year, and any other business that may be bi-ought before the meeting, I F. FALL WELL, Secretary. ! October 16,1557. | "TO" G" T I C E7 i To this Inhabit "ints of Newtox, Mount Edex, and Upper Symoxds-stueet. ; WILLIAM COCHRAN, Butcher, will cpen that Shop at the top of Symonds-street, nearly opposite Kyber Pass, lately occupied by Mr. i Kyan, Painter. Win. C. will open the above ; Premises on THURSDAY first, 25th October, as j a Butchering Business, where he intends ; keeping nothing but a First-class Quality of ! Beef, Mutton, Lamb, and Dairy-fed Pork, at ! Town Prices for Cash. W. C. hopes to receive j a share of public patronage. Families waited i on for orders, and punctually attended to.— j WILLIAM COCHRAN, Butciiek, Upper I Symonds-street, nearly opposite Kyber Pass. STKAYED into my paddock, about three weeks ago. a Cream-coloured Horse, with j black mane and tail; also, a Roan Mare, with | white face and two white saddle marks on ■ withers. If not claimed within fourteen days i will be gold at the Haymarket to defray ex ! penses.—JOHN McLEOD, Henderson's Mill. LOST, between Wyndham-stre'et and I S. Parker's, Wellesley-street, 1 Iron' I Casting, with three holes in and bolt ; attached. Whoever will return the same to i S. Parker will receive 53 reward. ri I T V R A T E S. | FINAL NOTICE. i Town Clerks Office, Oct. 19,1877. | Notice is hereby given that all persor s who i have not paid current rates and nrrears, will be liable for legal expenses for the recovery of ; same. ;' P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. PERSONAL. —Mr Thomas Ste wart 1 some time since a Private in No. 1 Com- ! pany Auckland Rifle Volunteers, is requested to call on Mr Laisliley, Solicitor, Auckland. HOUSE Wanted, to Purchase; must have sis: rooms and good, allotment, ! ! within a mile of Post-office. State terms.- -C. i Williamson. Vulcan La-ae. I WANTED KNOWN, every description i of Jewellery, Old Gold, Silver, Mnsical I Instruments Bought,- Sold, or Exchanged, at i the London Loan Office, under the Theatre ! Royal, Victoria-street. MEvR C H AJN TS, AGENTS, and I others, can have Office Books Ruled and | Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement, i , Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in i ■ all stylea, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, I Machine Ruler, and Account Book Mo.nufac- ! turer, next door to Evening Stak office Wyndham-fitroet. ■ jHP O BUILDEJiSi i Tenders win be received up to Noon on ' THURSDAY, the 25th instant, for the erection of School Buildings in Nelson-street, for the Board of Education. ' I Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. j EDWARD MAHONEY, ! Architect, j mENDEKS will be received up to noon j JL 27th October, for the erection of a four roomed Cottage in Parnell. Labour only. The ■ lowest tender not necessarily accepted.—ll. i Richards, Parnell. j fjp O BUIL DE It S." | Tenders will be received up to G p.m. on ' SATURDAY, 27th October, for the Erection of ! a Six-roomed Cottage, near Kyb^r Puss Road. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mrs. ; Lawless') Edinburgh Hotel. Symonda-street. i Ihe lowest or any tender not necessarily ! accepted. j INATTENTION.— NO. 3. COMPANY I H -£3L AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS j ft Owing to Mount Eden Ran?e being under I Repair, Rifle Practice is Postponed until ' WEDENSDA V, the 31st instaut, at 5.30 a.m. Firing for Ladies' Cup and other prizes, on ; Saturday. November 3, at 2 p.m. sharp. ARTHUR MORROW, I Captain Commanding. I Auckland. Oct. 23, 1877. EPSOM CX I CKET CLUB. Members of the above Club arc requested to ! meet for Practice at Mr. Potter's Paddock, i Epsom, TOMORROW (Wednesday), at 4.30 p.m. H. H. HAYR. i Hon. Sec. E.C.C. m EL H A L L & C 0., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LA.NE , i (Late Messrs Low and Motion's Store). ON SALE— 120 Cons FLOUR, in sacks, half-sacks, and quarter-sacks 300 sacks OATS 180 ~ SHARPS 30 „ PEARL BARLEY 60 „ OATMEAL 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE U „ BACONS HAMS. [Established 1858.] WJ, MAR X S, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficientfman ner, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetherstoxhaugh R O S T & \J O . , "WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane and High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDEis, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets, * Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. lyi" EET IN G OF CREDITORS. A Meeting of Creditors in the Estate of Chasj T. Harding will be held at 2 o'clock TO MORROW (Wednesday), at the office of Messrs. Dignan and Armstrong. A full meeting of those interested is requested. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG. A UCKXAND AGRICULTURAL AND J\. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIRST ANNUAL SHOW, To be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1877, (Being H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Birthday), AT ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. Certificates will be offered for the following— HORSTSS SHEEP I CATTLE SWINE DAIRY PRODUCE DOGS POULTRY PIGEONS LOCAL INDUSTRIES HORTICULTURAL For further partlciilars see Handbills and Books All Entries to be made on the Association' 3 Printed Forms, to be had from Mesgrs Buck land, Hunter and Nolan, and the undersigned. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. TT ELLIER HO USE J. H E M.V S. Private Boakd and Residence. East side of GREY-STREET, Atjcklanp. TO CABMEN.—For Sale (price £60), the Two 'Busses and Three Horses now running between Penrose Station and Otahuhn. —Apply to M. Impey, Otahuhu; or to J. Impey, Auckland, ,



FOR SALE, a 5-roomecl Cottage anc Freehold Allotment in Cook-street. fcamuet Gochrane aud Son, Land Agents, Fort street. I~\Oli SALJE, 254 -acres Good Land, near , „ Wairoa South,—JFor particulars apply to | J. 11. Stewart, Commission Agent, Shortland { street. JPIAto £1000 LENT, on Building c%& -E._\y Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. lSstate Agent, j v ulcan Lane. Mortgr-ses and Loaos negotiated. TO LET, in Parnell, a Grocer's Shop, , ,- doing a good business.—Apply to W. I Vaughan. I nP^ LET, Two Shops, one corner of I itt wyndham and Albert-streets, and one in I YV yncllvun-street, nearly completed.—Apply J. | Hamilton, Baker, Albert-street. inn o l c t I -*. Those Commodious Premises, lately : occupied by Herr Schott, 30. Shortlarid-street, suitable for Evening Parties, Assemblies,. Le ctures, and Concerts, &c, *.c.' If required, the adjoining Premises consisting of twelve (12) Large and Spacious Rooms*;.'suitable lor an note! or Private Boarding-house. Terms easy. Apply to SAMUEL BROWN, v- t> Ti, TT . Shortiand-strect. JN--B.—lne Hall is open for engagement any cvemngjlunng: the week. Terms moderate. TO LET, a seven-roomed House, top of Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. Fort-street. I£TORTH SHORE.-A six-roomed Fu7 _/i nished House to Let; splendidly fur nished, and v/e'l situated. Also/scveral'Dwel ii g-houses aud Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. Duder. .£? | los. PER ACRB7^6o~acresTf •VX south of Auckland.—S. Vaile. Land Agcnt,«Shoftiand-Btrett next the Post-office. FOR SALE, a veiy nice Second-hand -, B?'s / ]s er' Carriage. — A. Maekie, Royal btai-;cia,rd Carnage Factory, Durham-street. f g LE L', iionse and Shop, foot of Grey- JL street, at present occupied by Mr. Tude noDCj—lnouire tj. Woolyar, Ironmonger. T~\O I.&T, at End comer of Courington strect and Great North Road, commanding a delightful view of the Surg - Hills estate, a well-finished Six-roomed House, with three lire-places, cup-boards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on, sink, etc.—Apply to JR, Downey, on the premises; or to Mr. Baxter c ne %aranga. u.jya and Newton Roads-. -.??&/& cv ft Mat » Per cent.. Balance by cW<t*V weekly payments of 15s. Price, £350 Comfortable well-finished Suburban Residence —b. V aile, Shortiand-strect, next Post-office. £,2Rs} -COUNTRY STORE FOR~SALE, cW/V^J'y. in a rapidly rising district. Cor ner lot of 1 acr« with. Store and Six-roomed Dwelling, 4-sr.all Stable, Slaughterhouse, Sheds Kc. j. rice, » There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street i^pOß SALE, a marine family Residence ~t\> 2 a°res of land and splendid view, afcß;-lla Vista Fonsonby; just built, frontage to W a.temata Kiver; fresh water creek running through the property, and sandy beach for bathing, boating &c. Terms very easy. Also to let, comfortable Residence near Ponsonby KalL Apply at office.—Mnsefield & Co. £2/t^--K° 1 v«K J of six rooms, with Sy^S*^* Coal-sned, well, &c.; situated in the best pa.rt of Vincent-street; price £210— b. Valle, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. EzfA{% °ASH- balance by weekly payments, &d*L»y a very neat and pretty Cottage, 20 minutes walk from Queen-street; price £250.— b. Vaile, House and Land Aa.ent, Shortland streot, next the Post-oflice. | O ACRES of GOOD LAND, fenced, divided Jl-V into Paddocks, and in Grass: with 4-roomed House, Cowshed, &c.; only 4 miles from Auckland; price £600.—5. Vaile, Laud and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next Post oface. 5 T j - ~ J-/S For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from HelensviUe Railway Station; 200 acre 3ofit is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards !™ a«s is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft ol Kauri Spars, &c, the most con° venient to market of any kauri in the colony — Apply to John McLeod, Lime Y/orka, Auckland, or to vv . Aitlren, Land A:?eut. TW\O LET, spacioiis and convement Offices, JL with office fittings, flre-prcof strong-room, large di'y cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable eitncr for the law, wine, or general mercantile Imsiness—Apply to W. Aifiien. FlpO LET, a comfortable four-roomed -^T- D^>' ellinS-houseandShopinKarangahape Road, Newton; rent, 12s,— Apply to Me John stoti. Baker, Karangahape Road. mO LET OR LEASE, a good Six- JL roomed House on the Mount Eden Road, fourth house from Toll Gate.—Apply at he house, or to Chas. Layer, Builder, Kyper Pass, Auckland. 4?1 PER FOOT. Capital Building, .^B9* _JL Alletment llfi and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whola of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. S Vaile, Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-street. J7IOK POSITIVE SALE, a Limraade JJ-. and Sodawater Manuractoiy, doing an extensive and profitable business- £-100 cash required. Principles only dealt with. Satis iactory reasons for the Proprietor wishing to sell out cj,n ba given to a genuine purchaser.— Robert Morne, Land Agent and Hotel Broker. "T^TOKTH SHORE. — Good dwelling .Li houses and Cottages to let in.the. best petitions —Oliver Mays, Post-office Store TCpLLEKSLIE GARDENS. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. PROGRAMS OF SPORTS to be held at the Sllerslie Gardens, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1877. ■ Prince of Wales' Cup, Ist prize, £20; 2nd, £3: 3rd, £2. .-...' Amateur Race, 300 yard*, handicap, for mem bert of recognised Cricket, Rowing, and Football Clubs, and members of A.A.A. Club, Silver Cup. Maiden Race, 120 yards, lsfe prize, £3; 2nd, £2. Hurdle Race, 220 yards, Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd. £1. Mile Race, handicap, Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. Walking Match, 3 miles, handicap, Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. Lumpers' Race, once round the course, each man to carry lewt. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize, £2. Boys' Race, under 15,100 yards. Entries, Is, on the ground. Ist prize. £1; 2nd,- ss. Gymnastic Performance. Entries "'for the Prince of Wales' Cup, with Entrance fee of 10s., names, colours, hailing place, and previous performances of competi tors, addressed to the Secretary, will be received by the undersigned at the Thames Hotel, until Saturday, 27th October, at S p.m. For the other events <with Entrance fee of 55,. names, colours, etc., of competitors), on Satur day, 3rd November, at 8 p.m., aft«r which no entries will he received under any pretence whatever. The- Prince of Wales' Cup will be competed for in two running handicaps of 150 yards and. 600 yards; fpr running first in either of the Handicaps,, six points will he allowed ; for run ning second, four points ; for running third, two points. JAMES A. BROWN. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all ieqmests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either.weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or -written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street. ISMARCK & FRENCH REPUBLIC GOLD MINING COMPANY REGISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Company's Office, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 30th inst., at. 2 p.m.; to receive the Report and Balance sheet, election of Directors and Auditors. F. A. WHITE, Manager. October 19,1877. — y\RAPERY AND CLOTHING. J. SMITH, on the wrong side of QUEEN STRKET, next the United Service Hotel, ha^ Just Received from Home a Bought Job Lot of.SILKS, at a heavy discount : also, a Large Quantity of MEN'S CLOTHING, which he intends to Sell at a Small Profit to clear. —J. SMITH, on the wrong side of the street. IP. ELAND BROTH ER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery,EnglishandForeignLeataer, ■ Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane aadHigh-street. Works:—Panmure,. Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM KR3, &&s>■ OTHERS. The Underaipmed are Cash Pttrohasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c^ &c, at highest market rales in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash, remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufactiirkf.s Auckland,



adpTOKATEA GOLD MINING COM, ,_ I. «- PANY (REGISTERED). J: The Annual General Meeting of the Bhare — 1; holders of tin's Company will take place at the ar I- Company's Office. K&panga Chambers, Coro d° I o'clock °n eiATUKDAY- 27th October, at 10 I Business: To receive Directors' Annual Re - {, port, to adopt Balance-sheet, and to elect « I- Hir, ect°rs and Auditors, in compliance with the is 1 Kules of the Company. £ i W. HORNE. ~ 1 C^romandbj^Qctojer 6, 1877: a^ager. ™ f • A UGELAvND COLLEGE AND GRAM -OL MAR SCHOOL. T j (AFFILiATED TO THE UNrVEKSITT OB* , I New Zealand). ! I ™ T he Q^^'tor Days for the current year are 6th ) February, 27tH April, 17th July, and sthOotoW i V FARQUHAR MACRAE, • I Head Maater. ~K] D^F C A T • I^O~~N A L' • I .Js A..—. ■■■■..—. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of WeUeslev ; andliobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the. inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of Jittle rJr ,? as Boarders, at her country residence, | wellstord, Kaipara. Terms moderate and I inclusive. |^ITY WESt'NOTUBLIC SCHOOL, V^ WiSLLINGTON-STREET. -EyENIN-G CLASSES.-English, Arithmetic, HooldceepinK, &c. Mr. Harbison and Mr. Gray. lerms: v Gne Shilling per week, -vr V,CH (Commercial and Conversational), n,Mo.nsieu^ Seltzer is highly successfol as a leacuer of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and QD3erve his method of instruction.. J^" OTI C E OF' REMOVAL. Mr FERDINAND PELTZBR, B.E.L^ begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public, that he has Removed to llob3on-street, opposite St. Matthew'd Church, and next to Mr. Plum iey. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited.. mHE RETREAT. PAENELL. MISS ROBERTSHAwi Pnpils wIU Re assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The course or instruction comprises a first-class English education, including the higher branches of Mathematics,. Latin, Drawing, and Plain and Fancy Needlework. Terms:—Pupils under ten years of age, one guinea ; over that age, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. Muiicfiris French-£1 ls; Dancins' &iia; N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. '■ HOW is the Town Water Supply to Pay ?—By Calling at Geo. KITCHEN'S incensed Plumber, Lome-street, where you can have your work.done at a reasonable charge.. TKTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE £?. T INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Rksehvh £65,000 This puret/t Looal COMPANY Insures against FIRW and MARINK LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Propertj% at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Pkompt andLibekal Settlement of Claims?-' HENRiT E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Eranch. Auckland ANDT^EwcAiT-LE. -£3L RAILWAY. SAWIiNG PURIRI TIMBER. Tenders will be received at the office of the undersigned, up to Noon of SATURDAY, - October 27th, for Sawing Puriri Timber in Auckland Yard. , Snecificitions to be seen at A"ckland, New ma.rket, Onehunga, Pukekohe, Mercer. Drury, Newcastle, Riverhead,and HelensvilleStations; also at office of undersigned, A. V. MACDONALD,. General Manager.



<MREAT • CLEARING QALE — of — WINTER STOCK. mr LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY! A. LINABURY & CO., 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED, AND WILL CONTINUE. FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the EDtire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION- IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE -THE RES ULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kept this Popular Establishment, the puhlic may rest assured in getting the Best of Everything at and Under Wholesale Prices-! ! I The STOCK consist* of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY - LxVDIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDEB CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &O. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed Comparison" Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST! 11 A T.INABURY& i^O., 204 & 206 QUEEN-STREET UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION- OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1869.J • NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible. Life Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although. this is not the oldest Office in Aust-jk*lasia> it was the first to free. Lif« Assctranoe from the harassing restrictions which till its establishment in 1869, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies ©n their members.. Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to CHAS* G. LONG, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. Ji BELL, General Agent for New Zealand.. THE WAIKATO MAIL COACH will connect with the Mid-day Train abNga niawahia. daily as follows :— Cambridge toNgaruaiwafaaa— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. HautaDu, 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. NgaruawaWa, arrive 12.20ip.rn. Ngaruawahia.to CamJsridge-^- Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.45 p.m. ■ Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautann, & p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m» A Mail Coach will also leave- Hamilton fop Alexandra at 3 pjn. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo and Te Awa mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays arriving at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. Soppefs office, Queen-street, will be forwarded with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, . No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent TO-MORROW, NOON. AT ARTHUR'S MART. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. PIANO, Sewing Machine, Household- Furniture and Effects, Qlassware, Tin ware, American Stove, Banges, Unredeemed' Pledgeß from Pawnbroker. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION.