The three Stauntons, and Alice Rhode; •were sentenced to dea +h for the murder ( Harriet Staunton by starvation. The Quee pardoned Alice Rhodes, and commuted th others to life imprisonment. The American masons landed in Englan joined in the strike. Forty lives were lost in a collier; explosion at Pemberton, Lancashire. The immediate danger of famine i Northern India has disappeared. Hig] prices rule, but the pressure is wholl; removed \i hen the spring crop is assured. The steamer Consett, from Antwerp t New York, arrived at Queenstown oi October 11th with her bows stove forward and the compartments filled with water A collision occurred with the ship Jesson on the voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne with passengers. The collision took plac< 100 miles west of Fastnet. The Jessoni sank. The steamer rescued all hands. Vancamps, builders, London, failed fo £275,000. The steamer Knapton Hall, of London was sunk at sea by collision. Twelve live; were lost. EAPID DELIVERY OF SAN FIiAN CISCO MAIL. N e\v York, November 5. —The Australia! mail from Sydney on September 21st, vie Srvn Francisco and New York, arrived ir London on November 2nd, making the dis^ tance in forty-two days, against, the run ir fifty-six days by the Peninsula and Oriental Steamship Hue. Liverpool, Nov. s.—California wheat, average shipping) 12s Sd © 13s ctl. ; Club, 22s lOd @ 13s 4d. London, Nov. 5. —Consuls, 96 11-16 @ 96 13-16. Bank of England minimum rate, 5 £? cent. The Chinese authorities have officially taken possession of the railway between Woosuug and Shanghae, and stopped all traffic. On October 25th complete access to both pits at High Blantyre was obtained. It was ascertained that 250 persons perished. Beard's cotton mills, Oldham, was burned. It contained forty thousand spindles. Notice of 5 per cent reduction of wages has been given by mill owners at Staley bridge and Mossely. Lord Derby declares that England sees no opportunity of suggesting peace negotia tions. £531.000 gold arrived in London on October 29th from Australia, India, and China. The drain of gold on the Bank of England for foreign shipment was large during the month. A Lima dispatch says :—British ship Westfield put back on account of a mutiny, one man killed. Cleopatra's Needle aban doned at sea in a gale. On Oct. 14th, was picked up and towed into Ferrol, Spain, where it was impounded for salvage. A difficulty between Japan, England, and Russia has arisen about Corea. Itussia offers to sustain Japan, conditional upon certain concessions. War has commenced in South Africa, between the Galekas and British and native allies. Two battles were fought. 8,000 Galekas are in the field. The trouble arose between the Galekas and Fingoes over the question of boundary. Hoslilies were not anticipated as Capetown news of Sept. stated that an order to ,dis patch troops to Transkein territory was countermanded, the Galekas having withdrawn from the boundary of Fingoland and the Fingoes, in obedience to orders, having retired to their location and returned homeward. The Galekas since invaded Fingoland. The Governor of Cape Colony was~at King Willarnstown at the time of the outbreak. Everything is quiet in Transvaal and Free State. Sir Charles Rumboldt, Baronet, died in on September 2Sth, and was buried with mili tary honors. In battle on 24th September the Galekas lost 200 ; the loss in the battle on September 29th is unknown. Rein forcements are boing pushed forward. It is estimated that the famine in India will cost the Indian Government £15,000,000. King John of Abyssinia recently defeated the rebellious chieftains instigated by Egyptians, killing 17,000. He is invading Egyptian territory with a force of 120,000. General Gordon has been sent by the Khedive to negotiate. The Japan insnrrection is quelled. Sagio and other rebel chiefs are dead. The cost of the Government was fifty millions. Sagio was generalissimo of the Imperial forces. He quelled the rebel Da'imios when Shogunite was suppressed.

Continental.

Count F. Zu Eutenberg, the Prussian Minister of Justice, has resigned. The King of Spain's marriage is fixed for 23rd January. t - . A commotion has arisen m the Society or Jesus. The General of the Order, by the Pope's command, expelled Father Cruci. editor of the " Civitta Catliolica." As a sacred writer and orator Cruci was con sidered one of the brightest ornaments of the Jesuit Order and Catholic Churches. His offence is maintaining that the temporal power is not necessary to the well-being of the Church. He maintained this position at the (Ecumenical Council. Crnci intends publishing an account of the differences with the Vatican since 1871. The Dutch Ministry has been defeated on the budget on the cause of the Acheen Avar. A new Government is formed. Serious riots have occurred at Sarator, on Polish Russia, and 130 persons have been killed. The investigation into a recent attempt to ferment disturbances in Spain has re sulted in the arrest of twelve Republicans, and the seizure of compromising papers Madrid, November s.—The Spanish Gov ernment is negotiating with bankers here for a loan of 30,000,000; pesetas. The army estimates show a reduction of 3,000,000 pesetas. _. The Vatican Council hfis been discussing the expediency of abolishing the right of veto on the election of Popes, claimed by Austria, France and Spain. It is reported that a large private bank at Vienna has failed. Liabilities, £1,500,000. The loss by the failure of the Ritterschaft liche Bank of Stettin, Germany, will amount to over 15,000,000 marks.

America.

GIGANTIC FRAUDS IN TEXAS. TWENTY COURT-HOUSES BURNT TO CONCEAL THE FORGERIES. SITTING BULL AND THE CANA DIAN GOVERNMENT. Gigantic land frauds in Texas have been discovered. The ramifications extended throughout the country. Members of the sang were lawyers, bankers, clergymen, and high officials. Thirty have been arrested Twenty court houses m various parts of Texas have been burned to destroy the proofs of the forgeries. The frauds cover a period of fifteen years, and are said to affect the title to an immense area ol territory. , , T -„ A lire occurred at Portland N. B , a suburb of St. John, on 20th Oct. ; loss §300,000. . ~ Bills restricting Chinese immigration are "before Congress. n Senator Morton, the famous war Gov ernor of Indiana, whose high-minded violation of the Constitution prevented 100,000 men taking the field against the Federal Government, thus saving the U niou, s dead. „. The United States Commission to Sioux Indians in Canada failed. Sitting Bull with difficulty was persuaded to meet the American Commissioners. He suspected -treachery, and accused the Canadian officers of a design to surrender him. He declared that he would not believe any thing the Americans said. The Americans could not fight ; they lied, cheated, betrayed but were women in battle. At an inter •view General Terry and the Commissioners they offered to provide food and a suitable location for Sitting Bull and his people oil •condition that they should surrender their arms, and liv-e quietly on the reservation.

No cognizance would be taken of past offences. Sitting Bull required the Com missioners to sit in full view of his armed Indian*. He made no reply. After listen ing to what the Americans had to say, he withdrew, and the Commissioners returned as wise as when they started. Sitting Bull's complaint is welL founded. The Indian Depaitment of the United States is a most conupt branch ef the public service. Evidence df a damnatory character is cumu lative. The tribe was goaded by despair to fight, preferring death on the battle-field, to starvation and utter degradation. The Canadian Government informed Sit ting Bull that should he cross the boundary on the war path, British troops might fol low and attack him.

A grand naval review and sham battle took place at Victoria, Van Couyier, on Oct 24, by Admiral De Horsey's fleet* A Havannah dispatch, of Oct. 30th, states that a Spanish column killed among others, the President of the Cuban Repub lican Chambers, and the Insurgent Secre tary of "War.

HURRICANE AND GREAT LOSS OF LIFE AT CURACOA.

A f earf ill hurricane visited the island of Cura coa. September 23rd. A Washington despatch, of October 29th, states thas the loss of property was two million dollars. The loss of life was great in the city of Curacoa. Many solid struc tures were crushed by the waves, and many persons buried in the ruins. A destructive sale is reported to have occurred at iluatan, Bay of Hoduras, lasting twenty-four hours, and doing great damage. Advices from San Domingo state that Puerto Pla'a is occupied by revolutionists, who are be sieging the fort." All the provinces are ingrevolt. Thirty-two Indians have been indicted by the United States Grand Jury in Idaho for the Sal mon river and Camas Prairie murders. Earthquakes were felt on the 9th of October at Lima, (Pisco, Callao, lea, and the Chircna settlements in Peru. i The damages to shipping by earthquakes and the tidal wave of May last on the Peruvian coast, cost British insurance companies £70,000. The American bark Hattie G. Hall has been seized at New York, charged wi'h carrying C JOlies from India to South America in 1876. Chutonville, New Yory, is devastated by small pox. 20 deaths occurred in afewdays. Travel lers are prohibited from entering the place. The highways are blocked. It is reported that Jay Gould and Sidney Dillon have perfected arrangements for a rail road from New York to San Francisco, under one management.^ Enough money nas beensubtcribed to remove the Egyptian Obelisk from Alexandria to New York. The steamer Constitution, scuttled in San Francisco when burning, has been removed to the dry dock for repairs, Fifteen thousand cigar makers are on strike in New York. 600 Chinese have been telegraphed for to San Fran cisco. Ex-Confederate leaders are nominated chair men of the principal semmittees of the House of Representatives. 40,000 people attended the Centennial anniversary of the surrender of General Burgoyne and the British army to the rebel General Gates. Spread eagleism. as usual on revolutionary themes, was indulged in. Numerous bank failures, frauds, fires, murders and suicides are reported from all parts of the country. The net profits of the Western Telegraph Company Jast year, were §3,110,127- Edwin Adams, actor, known in Australia, is dead. It is rumoured that fighting has occurred along the Rio Grande. Yellow fever at Fernandina continues, where SOO persons daily are fed by public charity. John Welsh, a Philadelphia merchant, is the new minister to England. Congress met for a special session the loth October. _A bill was introduced, providing coinage of silver dollars of 412A grains of standard fineness, as provided in the Act of January 18th, 1837, and makf 8 this dollar a legal tender at its face value for all debts, public and private, except where otherwise provided by contract. This is the most important measure that Con gress has passed in many years. All the legal tender issue, and a very large portion of the interest-bearing bonds, will be payable in silver. The Bill is certain to pass the Senate and become law. . Wood's museum, Chicago, has been burned. An incendiary fire at Frederickton, New Bruns wick, on October 23rd, caused §30,000 damages. A second incendiary lire, on the 30th October, destroyed the exhibition building, Frederick ton. Large failures in the wool trade reported. The cause is over protection. The blackfeet Indians ceded 51,000 square miles of country to Canada. Railway surveys of the trans-continental line, Canada, are completed. The route to the Pacific will shortly be proclaimed. Tidal waves occurred on October 23rd. on the coast of California. . Labour demagogues have been arrested in San Francisco for incendiary speeches and threats to murder. The feeling against Chinese and monopolies is intense. Society on the Pacific slope is on the brink of a social volcano. Sharp earthquake shocks were felt in New York, Vermont, New Hamsphire, Massachu setts, Canada, and Connecticut, yesterday morn ing. 4th iSJovember. The obsequies of Harry Miggs, in Peru, ex ceeded in cplecdour the funerals ot the greatest Inca-. Miags was an absconding California thief, who prospered in Peru on San Francisco stealing. Another revolution has occurred in Hayte. Guatemala is struggling for social order through revolution.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

Business places are closed, and the day is regarded as a holiday, but no sport of any kind is held. The excursions to Coroman del, Ohinemuri, and Auckland were well patronised. The first eleven of the Thames Cricket Club left by the Pearl to play the annual match with the Coromandel team. The Piako battery, after stopping ten weeks, will resume on Monday. About 300 tons of stone have been forwarded to the battery, and as large quantitcs of quartz can be taken from the bottom level the mill will be able to employ the full force on Piako stuff. THE CALEDONIAN. Caledonian. —The ton of picked stone was put through the mill yesterday. As the drive on No. 2 reef is extended gold comes in strongly, and there is now a band of nearly solid gold 14 inches thick running through the middle of the reef. A good haul of specimens or picked stone was broken down in th^. stopes on the reef this morning. ASSAULT ON A LADY TEACHER. Miss Hazelden, mistress of the Kauweranga girl's school, was brutally assaulted yester day by a woman of violent temperament, named' Davis. It appears that this woman's child was beaten by Miss Hazelden, and this coming to the mother's ears, she proceeded to the school, and calling the mistress to the door beat and kicked her in a brutal manner, before the other teachers could come to her a-Bis'ance^ j CCROMAKD"SL, this day. Tokatea.—The tributers, Surherland and party, obtained 821 bs of splendid speci mens close to the Swedish Crown of the leader. The Bright Smile crushing realised 14ozs per ton. The Thames cricketers arrived last night, Play started this morning. Lublin bowled their three best men out with one over without a run? The opinion here witfi reference to the Mining inspectorship being left to Local Boards or County Councils, is that it would be subversive of the best interests of the miners, as pressure could be brougflt to bear on the Inspector, wheroas, being a general Government officer, he is independ ent. RUSSELL, this day. SHIPPING. Sailed : Dream and Phoenix. The lona left at 3 p.m. to-day. Passengers : Messrs Reynolds. Rews, Michie, Stephenson, Mrs and Master Christie, Misses Tynon, Cog hill (2), and Nelson. [PRESS AGENCY.) BALCLUTHA, this day. A four-roomed dwelling-house, belonging to H. Clark, gardener, Balclutha, with the whole of the furniture, was burned early this morning. Mr Clark was from home. Mrs Clark is severely cut about by the explosion of a flask of gunpowder in the house. Tne origin of the fire is unknown. To all appearances it was accidental. The building wa? insured for £245 in the Vic toria office. DUNEDIN, thia day. T3io Prou&foot Case-—a&staaor&i- J ' naiy Statement. It is stated on the most reliable authority that Prondfoot's case has been settled by Angus receiving £1500.

PARLIAMENTARY.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

(Delayed in transmission.)

Mr Burns moved the second reading of " The Employment of Females Act Amend ment Bill," Mr Stout moved it be read a second time that day six months. Sir George Grey thought the Bill should be referred to a Committee, so that the employed£might be heard as well as the employers. The Bill was stated to make serious and objectionable alterations in the law, especially as it would allow night work. The Bill was opposed by Messrs Manders, Joyce, Rolleston, Travel, Gisborne, John ston, Macfarlane, and Wood, and supported by Messrs Murray, Reynolds, and Reid. Mr Burns, in reply, contended he was acting on behalf ot the employees, not of the employers. He asked leave to withdraw the Bill, but this was refused, and the amendment was carried on the voices, the Bill being shelved. The South Rakaia Board Bill is post poned by consent to next Wedneseay. Gisborne Harbour Bill, Waikato Post and River Trust Endowment Bill read a third time and passed. Whangarei Port Endowment Bill, Whynd ham Show Ground Reserve Bill, Foxton Reserves Bill were read a second time, and referred to the Waste Lands' Committee. The Taranald Roads and Bridges Ordi nance Endowment Bill was passed. An address was agreed to in Committee for the following sums to be placed on the supplementary estimates : £200 for impro ving the entrance to Martin's Bay ; £500 for the road from Maori Kaka to Tairoa Head Lighthouse ; £500 for jetty in Cat lin's River. On Mr Woolcock's motion for £10,000 for a bridge between Greymouth and Cobden, Mr Maeaudrew said there was no use in voting it, as there was no money. The motion to go into Committee was carried by 19 to 15, but in Committee the vote was'rejected by 22 to 13. In Com mittee on the Bill, the motion that the Chairman do now leave the chair was carried by 26 to 15. The Nelson Rifle Prize Act Amendment Bill was passed, and the House rose at 12 40. (From our Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, this day. There is nothing stirring in politics. The Land Bill will be taken to-day, first thing, and will go through the House, but cannot be carried through the Council. It may interest the Catholics of Auckland to learn that the reason of the delay of their Bishop is that it is believed that Father Charcyre has said " nolo episcopari," and to have declined his elevation on the grounds of ill-health. In answer to Mr Fitzroy, asking if it were intended to bring down a Represent ation Act next session, and in event of the House opposing, the Government would ask for a resolution, Sir Geor&e Grey re plied that the Bill was already in prepara tion for next session ; but with regard to the other portion of the question, the Govern ment woxrld follow the constitutional course according to the circumstances of the times.

MrSheehan, in answer to Mr Stevens, explained that the rumour of a lunatic being incarcerated in Lyttelton Gaol -was unfounded in fact. It was a case of sham ming, and had been attested by several doctors, and by Dr Skae. THE MAIL. In reply to Mr Sharp, Mr Fisher said arrangements would be made for the Wanaka to wait in the Manukau for the San Francisco mail. NEW BILL. The Stamp Act Amendment Bill was introduced by Mr Sheehan. NAPIER SWAMP NUISANCE BILL. On the motion of Mr Sheehan the stand ing orders Averc suspended for the purpose of passing this Bill through all its stages. WASTE LANDS BOARDS. The Waste Lands Boards Continuance Bill was read a second time, and passed through all its stages. TARANAKI IRON SAND COMPANY'S BILL. The Council's amendment of this Bill was to reduce the quantity of ore smelted from 100 to 50 tons. Mr Burns moved that this be agreed to. Messrs Kelly, Reynolds, and Travers opposed the amendment; Avhile Messrs. Stout, Murray, and Reid strongly supported Major Atkinson, in opposing the amend ment, said the Company had not acted fairly to the colony or its shareholders. Mr Burns having replied, the amendment was lost by 30 to 20. Subsequently a Committee was appointed to draw up the reasons of the disagreement. MINISTERS' SALARIES. The Civil List Act Audit Bill, the object of which is to dock Ministers' salaries, was read a second time. On the motion of going into Committee, Mr Shrimski opposed the Bill, and moved that it be committed that day three months. Major Atkinson denounced the measure as an affectation of economy. It was all very Avell for gentlemen with large incomes and pensions to talk about reducing salaries, but his experience -,vas that no one could do his wo-k as Minister on £1,000 a-year. Mr Stout moved the adjournment of the debate, in order to corns to a compromise. Mr Reynolds opposed both the adjourn ment and the reduction. Another Minister in the Cabinet was required. Sir George Grey, in reply, said he lost half his pension while occupying the post of Minister. Instead of £1,000 a-year, he only received £500 a-year. The debate was adjourned until nine o'clock. THE LAND BILL. This Bill was further considered in Committee.

Last Night

[PRESS AGENCY.]

LAND BILL.

In Committee on the Land Bill an amendment by Mr Stout to extend the system of deferred payments t.o Canterbury pastoral lands was lost on division by 30 to 27; The bill Avas read a third time and Deduction of ministerial salaries rejected. The debate on the Civil List Bill was resumed. Messrs Hodgkinson, \Vood,_ and Thompson supported the reduction of Ministers salaries, and opposed any increase in members. Mr Sheehan supported the Bill on account of the example it would set, but he thought eight Ministers were required, and that two Parliamentary Under-Seci etaries would have to be appointed before long to ensure good Parliamentary Government. Mr Reynolds opposed the reduction of salaries, and. also any increase in the number of Ministers. • Mr Moorhousc denounced the measure as insincere, but one not likely to deceive or hoodwink the public. A reduction J.in Civil Service salaries was impossible. Mr Bowen contended that Ministers salaries were not excessive, and civil servants salaries could not be reduced. _ He opposed parliamentary Under Secretaries. Mr Gibbs supported, and Mr Hunter opposed the Bill. Messrs Montgomery, Kelly, and Murray, supported the Bill and opposed any in crease in the number of Ministers. $ir George Grey strongly urged the House to pass the Bill on account of the moral example it would set as a protest against the extravagance which prevailed in the House. It would be acting unfairly, and giving poor encouragement to the Gov ernment, to proceed with course of retrench ment if it rejected this, the first step. ggOn division the motion for going into committee was carried by the Speaker's casting vote, 31 on each side. The Speaker said that though he would vote for economy he did not desire to go the full length of the Bill.

In committee Mr Rolleston, moved that the Chairman leave the chair, and this was carried on division by 32 to 30. The Bill was therefore shelved. Dr Greenwood's pension Bill was passed. The House rose at 12.35.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R, C. Barstow, Esq., R. M.) LT7SHINGTONS. Francis McCarthy was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Wakefield-street, and fined 203 and costs. William Burton was fined 10s, and William O'Connor and Maggie Lyons 5s each for drunken ness. NEGLECTING A WIFE. William Healy was charged with neglecting to support his wife Margaret Healy. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Maggie Healy deposed that she was the lawful wife of the prisoner, residing in Symonds-street. She was the mother of several children. Her husband was a gardner in fair work, earning good money. Sometimes he would give her two or three shillings, not enough to pay rent. He is a strong able man, and spends his money foolishly, leaving her to starve To prisoner : You have treated me very badly. You drink all the money you get. and give me abusive language. Detective Jeffrey said he knew Healy, who could support his wife if he chose to do so. Prisoner said he was paying 8s for rent, and it was too much. He desired his wife to leave for the bush, but she refused to do so. He had not been in full work, but hoped now to be more successful, and was willing to do his best for his family. His Worship found prisoner guilty, but said he would give him one more chance, but if he did not at once make provision for his wife ho would be arrested and subjected to a fine of £5, or be irrmrisnoed. Prisener promised to attend to his Worship's advice, and left the court. LARCENY. William McLean was charged with stealing a pocket book containing notes and gold, a "ount ingto £7 10s, the property of William Webb, bricklayer, of Napier-street. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six months imprisonment with hard labour.

ARTISTS' EXHIBITION.

The opening of the Art Exhibition until teT o'clock last evening had the effect of attracting hundreds to the museum, and much interest was evidently felt by visitors in viewing the pictures The Orpheus String Band, also, under the direc tion of Mr Joseph Hemus, played a number ol lively airs, which added to the pleasures of the exhibition, Master Bartley and Miss Woodham alternately performing on the pianoforte. A1 one part of the evening the gallery was nearly full, and much depression was felt, by the ladies especially, in consequence of the defi cient ventilation of the building. Very many of the pictures possess great merit, and altogether, the exhibition has been more successful than those of preceding years. Apart from the water-colour pictures and oil paintings noted in the catalogue, there are a number of sketches in adjoining rooms,by pupils of Mr Alfred Sharpe, which shew correct taste. Many of the works of art have been sold to citizens desirous of encouraging, as far as possible, an undertaking which deserves well of the public. The exhibition will be open this evening until ten o'clock, when music will be added to other attractions.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

ME ALFRED BUCKLAND S WEEKLY REPORT. At.the Haymarket on Friday, November 23, horse stock was 'in usual demand. Medium draught brought from £29 to £34 ; light harness, *£11 to £20; riding horses, £7 to £15; a double-seatedbuggy,£26;, barley, 2s 7d to 2s lOd the bushel. At Reniuera, on November 29; dairy cattle were in better inquiry than previous week, and slightly advanced in price. Store cattle in moderate number, but dull of sale. Fat cattle in average supply ; 114 head yarded, generally of small and medium size, but .'of good1 quality. Prices for steers steady at 30s the lOOlbs. ; cows, from 26s' to 30s. No store sheep penned. Fat sheep • short of requirement and advanced in price; they brought from 2fd to 3d the lb. Lambs abundant, but consequent on the scarcity of sheep, in better inquiry, although small lambs were almost unsaleable; the greater part brought 7s 6d to 12s each. Pigs in short supply, and at late prices. Fat calves plentiful, and at lower values. Averages for cattle obtained were : —6 oxen, A. Stewart, £10 13 6d ; 21 steers, R. Bent, £10 ; 9 head, Jos. Gane, £9 4s ; 10 head, D. Caley, £S 17s 6d; 17 head, Jas. Rutherford, £8 8s ; 14 head, Hugh JKnox, £9 5s ; 8 head, John Smith, £9 8s 6d ; 6 cows, W. Gardiner, £7 12a 6d.

IB I 1 PEKING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 181?



THE Public are reminded that Sausages at the Auckland Steam Sausage Factory are made every half-hour. Superior Beef Sausages, id per 1b; Perk Sausages, 6d; German Sausage, 8d; Pork Pies, 4d each. Poultry, Smoked Beef and Tongues.—G. HULME, opposite City Market. WANTED, a smart Boy or Lad for the Shop.—W. J. Offer and Co., Boot makers, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately,|a Youth who understands gardening; one who has been at a Nursery preferred.—Mrs. A. Keesing, Home Bay, Ponsonby. WANTED, a good General Servant for the North Shore.—Albert Boiler Works, Albert-street. ANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply to Mrs. S- Graham, at Mrs. Cole man's, Brighton Road, Parnell. VCT" AN TED, a smart Boy for the kitchen. y V —Luncheon Rooms, "Wharf Hotel. W~ ANTED, a respectable Girl, about 15 or IG, to assist in housework.—Apply Mrs. Atkinson, "Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, a Laundress who under stands making up and dressing new Shirts (white and coloured).—E. Henry's Registry. Shortland-street. WANTED to Let, a four-roomed Veran dah Cottage, wito tank, large garden, &c.—R. Laing, Ropemaker, Picton-street. WANTED, a respectable Female to assist in a hotel at the Thames.—Send addros3 to 0.C., office of this paper. WANTED to Sell (cheap), a nearly new "Wilson Trcadlo Sewing Machine. Mrs. Fletcher, Colling wood-street. ANTED, two good Bush gCooks.— Guthrie & Larnach (Limited).—J. W. Waller, Manager, Onchunga. WANTED, a respectable Housekeeper ; also, a steady Groom.- Dr. Haines. at Mrs. Steele's, Parnell, before 10 a.m., or after 6 p.m. WANTED, by a respectable, middle aged Femai'e, with one child, aged 6, a Situation as Housekeeper; competent to manage a dairy.—Apply to K.H., care of Mrs. Rawlings, Wellesley-street West. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking.—Mrs. Kirkman, Drake-street. \kT ANTED, an experienced Gardener.— V V Apply by letter only, with testimonials as to character and efficiency, to Mr. Murdoch, Bank of New Zealand. WANTED, a good General Servant, with references.—Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road. W~ ANTED, Buyers every day (Satur day included)". Lamb, in quarters, from 2s; Fore-quarters Mutton, 2d per lb; Prime Roast Beef, from 4d per lb ; Fowls, Smoked Beef and Tongues.—G. HULME, opposite City Market. ANTED, lumiished Apartments for a family.—Mrs. Clark, City Club Hotel. ANTED, a Cook and Laundress; also, a Housemaid.—Mrs. Cosgrave, Mount Eden. S" ACKS ! SACKS ! ! SACKS !! ! WANTED to Purchase any quantity good Second-hand Sacks ; aleo, Salt Bags. R. BAIH.D, Victoria-street. • F\KESSMAKERS.—Wanted, at once, 1 / several Assistant Dressmakers.—Milne and Choyce, Queen-street. WANTED,~a~good Plain Cook and Laimdress as General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Pounds, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. \%T ANTED, a respectable Girl, abont V V 15 or 16, to make herself generally use ful.— Cottage of Content, Victoria-3treet. ANTED, a first-class Milliner.—A. Linabury and Co. \/STANTED. a Thresher for the season.— V ? Apply this office. ANTED, a good General Servant; one accustomed to children.—Mrs. J. J. Holland, Symonds-strect, corner of Havelock street. ■ WANTED, for Waikato, active Farm ing and Wife, without children, but with satisfactory references.—Apply to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. WANTED Known~that Emil Simmel hag, late of the Provincial Hotel, Princes-street, keeps the Royal Mail Hotel, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. W """ANTED, Servants to meet Ladies at 11 and 12 o'clock sharp. Aiso for Waikato and several other places.—Mrs. Elsinore's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, the Public to know that quietness, cleanliness, and comfort are to be found at Simmelhag's Royal Mail Hotel, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. Terms lor Boarders, moderate.



WANTED, a Farm Labourer.— airs. Lynch. Clanricarde_Hotel. WE are buying for the Summer, Satin striped Dress Material at 7Ad per yard : Printed Muslins. 5Jd; Muslin Curtains, 3s 6d per pair; Lace Curtains, Is 3d per yard; Sum mer Hats from Is, at R. French's Cheap Drapery Establishment, who is also selling Jpb Calicoes 3id per yard, and Remnants very cheap. From his Grocery we get Splendid Family Tea at 2s 6d, very choicest 3s. The address: Upper Hobson-street. \\/" ANTED, experienced Brickmakers TT to make and burn a large quantity of Bricks. Plant. &c, in good working order, provided.—Keane and Jenkinson. WANTED, a good General Servant, one accustomed to children preferred.—Mrs A. Cucksey, Grocer, Wakefleld-street. O PAINTERS.—Wanted, Tenders for Painting a Church at Kawa Kawa, Bay of Islands, Plans and specifications at Mr. R. Stevenson's, Grocer, Newton Road. ANTED, Housemaid and Waitress (Waikato Hotel), Boys to milk, Nurse Girls, Cooks, middle-aged Females, strong Lad for bush work, and several Female Servants, an educated Female (good place).—Hannaf ord's Registry. T^TTE have on Sale 100,000 first-class * * Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and Rails; also Kauri Palings. W. & G. WINSTONE. W "ANTED, Everyone to know that I am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per dez ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12s per doz; Tumblers, from 3s per doz.; Plates, from 2s 6d per dozen; largest size, 5s per dozers, in three patterns ; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the trade at the same low price 3. This is a chance for people taking up house.—Wm. Holdsworth, 29, v ictoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. T7|7ANTED, by a young Married Lady, ? ? quiet, retired Lodgings for a few months. Terms must be moderate.—Address A.Z., Post Office, Auckland. WANTED" "KNOWN, Good White Socks, 3d per pair, rise Id each size; 500 yards Embroidery at Is, worth Is 6d; Ladies' Gipsy Hats, trimmed, 3s and 4s each; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each; 24 penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard; Leg horn Hats. Is 6d to 6s each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (Id a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from 5s each; Boys' Tweed, proved to be good wear; Flap Hats, Is 6d each, worth 2s; Towels, from 6d to 2s 3d each; Toilet Covers, in good quality only; Black French Merino, best quality; Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7s per dozen. All the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Green, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN, that C. Brooks is Selling Boots of every description at Reduced Prices, for two months only. Having bouaht a large quantity of English Leathers cheap, I have made a good stock of Ladies'. Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes in great variety for the coming season ; all are made on the premises. The largest Stock in Auckland to select from. I have just landed a Splendid Stock of Ladies'and Children's English Goods, consisting of Kid and Prunella Boots, Ladies' Low Shoes, Infants' Boots and Shoes in great variety; Selling Cheap. Call and look at the qiiality and prices. Town and Country people will find a great saving in Buying their Boots at the Blue Boot. You can get them good and chea p. Be in time to get good Bargains.—C. BROKES, Blue Boot, opposite City Hall, Queen-street, us, No connection with any other Shop in the city or suburbs. cHf artists. The ART EXHIBITION in the Museum will be kept open on FRIDAY and SATUR DAY, the 30th Nov. and Ist Dec, until 10 o'clock at night. J. BYMONS, Hon. Sec. \ UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1877, AND JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, 1878. President: I Vice-President: Mr. J. Dilworth. | Mr. A. Buckland. Z Boxing Day. New Year's Dayl 2nd January. Derby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Public aii's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racine Club Hurdle Race Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate Handicap Steward's Han- Hack Hurdle dioap Hurry Scurry Race. Consolation. Nominations close on Dec. 14,1877. WM- PERCIVAL, Secretary. O~^ S~ A L E- Tanks, Charcoal Best Wangarei, Bay and Wai kato Coal Firewood, (cut and uncut) Furniture removed with dispatch. J. CRAIG, Forwarding Agent, Forl>street. "ST O T I C X I hereby give notice that I will not be respon sible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Sarah Brewer. PAUL LOPEZ. MAORI W TAR CANOE, beautifully carved, for Sale. Price, £5.— H. Cuck 3ey, 240, Queen-street, Auckland. PIANOFORTE (Cottage), a rare chance, genuine J. & J. Hopkinson, second-hand, in beautiful order; a bargain, £12.— H. Cucksey, 240, Auckland. LAW. —Vacancy after Christmas holi days in a Solicitor's Office, for a Clerk with view to articles.—Applications, stating age and with references, to be addressed "Solicitor," and left at office of this paper. \^AITEKATJRTGOLD MINING AND Vt quartz crushing company (LIMITED) A Requisition to the Directors of the above named Company, to call the next Half-yearly or General Meeting in Auckland, now lies for further signatures at No. 11, Insurance Build ings, Auckland. 13 E2JOSEPHITHOMPSON'S ESTATE, JAj OF OPOTIKI. All Creditors who have not already proved their Claims against the above Estate, are here by requested to lodge the same with Messrs W. Phillips and Son, Queen-street, on or before the 10th December next, to enable the Trustees to declare a Dividend. THOMAS MORRIN, ) T tees JOHN PHILLIPPS, ) lrustees- ' Auckland, Nov. 28,1877. K~ ID GLOVES.—First choice Josephine, stitched backs, sizes 6, 6i, 6J, 7, 7£, and 7£. Prices, 2/, 2/6, and 3/. Panama Hats, 5/, Children's Fancy Hats, 1/3 ; and a great Variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap; a lot of Panama Hats, slightly damaged, worth 5/, price 2/6.—W. Eyre, Enniskillcn House, Victoria treet. [A CARD.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY! 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Dr. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. LAND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. Katharine Gundry, of Opotiki, but formerly of Patea, near Taranaki, in the Colony of New Zealand, Widow, Devisee under the Will of William John Gundr , late of Patea aforesaid, Surveyor, has applied to be registered as pro prietor of an estate in fee simple in that parcel of land situate in the Parish of Waitemata, in the County of Eden, and being lots 12 and 13 Of section 1 of subdivision into lots and sections of allotment 11 of section 7, of the Suburbs of Auckland, being the whole of the land included in Volume 13, Folio 222, of the Register Book ; and also in that parcel of land in the said Parish and County, and being lot 2 of the subdivision into lots of allo ments 18 and 19 of section 15, of the City of Auckland, and being the whole of the land included in Volume 13, Folio 225, of the Register Book. The applicant will be registered as aforesaid, unless caveat forbidding the same be lodged in this office on or before the eight day of January next. Dated at the Land Registry Office, Auckland, the 26th day of November, 1877. THRO. KISSLING, District Land Registrar. /COTTAGE FOR SALE, PONSONBY Four Large Rooms, with Scullery, water inside, immediately behind Suffolk Hotel College Road. Magnifirnent view of the harbour. Cannot be built Out. Key at Mr Daw's, Tole-street.



~P E M V E X A FOR SALE OR liffiASE,. The Well-known Freehold Messuage an property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at R< muera. The property consists of seven acres c good Land, well fenced in and suitably divide* into paddocks. Th" Dwelling-house, Stables and outbuildings >ire in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out am planted with choice trees and shrubs of man; years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase mone: can remain on mortgage for a term of years Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, 0 T E A M ENGINES. FOR SALE, Cheap, in first-class condition with certificate for 651bs pressure: 1 Portable, double cylinders, Si; 1 Do., Do.. 7s; 1 Do.. single cylinder. 10; 1 Do., Do., B.—Apply to G. HOLDSHIP. mo BUSHMEN AND OTHERS. Tenders are invited until 10th December for Falling Bush in Waitakeri South. Information obtained from P. Crowe, Hobson-street: Mr. Causley, Waitakeri; and R. and R. Dader, North_Shore. HHENDERS are required by 4 o'clock on JL Tuesday afternoon, for Painting and Papering (labour only) Three Houses in Wake field-street.—Specifications on the Dreraises.— Apply W. H. Trevarthen, Wakefield-street. fTIENDERS will be received to December JL 4th, for Painting and Finishing Church at Kawa Kawa, Bay of islands. Plans and specifi tions to be seen at R. Stevenson's, !Newton Road. "V"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Supply and Delivery of Stores. Public Works Office, Wellington, 21st November, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this office, and at the Railway Manager's Officers at Auck land, Christchurch, and Dunedin, up to noon on SATURDAY, the loth December, 1577, for the Supply and Delivery of Stores for the New Zea land Railwa3 rs, from the Ist day of January to the 31st day of December, 1878, at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. They must be addressed to the Honorable Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Stores." Each tender must be made on the printed form, and must be accompanied by a price list and a cheque marked by a banker as good for twenty one days, which must be made payable to the Receiver-General's Deposit Account, Welling ton, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. WH. DAMPIER has the following © great Bargains :—Concertinas (with 20 keys mind), 4s; 569 doz. Wave Braid, 3d per dozen ; pretty Prunella Boots, 5a 6d; superior Kid do, 7s 6d; large i< nives. Is ; Snuff Box^s, Id to -Id ; a few pieces of Swiss Muslin lefr, at 7s 6d the piece of 10 yards; boys' Railway Trains, 4d; White Bone Dress Buttons, 3d per dozen ; supe rior Photograph Frames, 6d; beautiful framtsd Pictures, Is ; large pretty Marketing Kits, lOd ; more of the splendid 2s Tea; Dress Holders, Id; a lot of great bargains in Children's Auckland made Boots; Infants' superior E astic B jots, 2s; Girls' Stockings, ttd; Boys' Soc^s. 4^d; Infants' White Socks, 3d; superior Glycerine Soap, 2d; Ladies' Frills, 2d; 12 dozen Shirt Buttons, for id ; Tooth Combs, Id to 6d; Velvet Lace, &c— Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. TWf o T I c eT THOS. J. HARBUTT Has pleasure in intimating to his friends, Wholesale Merchants, Importers, and the Trade generally, that it is not his desire to change his locality, nor give up the Wholesale Manufacture of Brushes now carried on in Coburg-street, Auckland, but rather, from the very hearty expressions of sympathy and support which more recently has been given him, his firm determination is to keep pegging away, and with health and continued perseverance, to wait patiently the good time coming. The industry has taken good root, and he feels sure will not need transplanting. This notice he feels is due to the trade, as from a recent friendly paragraph in the public papers it might appear he had definitely decided to leave, and this might operate against him in their future orders. His best efforts are being put forth to make his Manufactured Goods a success, and equal to anything in the market, and he never was better prepared to receive and execute all orders entrusted to him, T.J.H. weuld take this opportunity of an nouncing that he intends gradually adding the Wholesale Manufacture of Painting Brushes, Household and Market Baskets, &c, &c, in addition to the Household Brushes now made in his commodious premises, Coburg-street, Auckland. \ LBURNIA GOLD MINING COM -£3l PANY (REGISTERED). The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from noon on MONDAY, the 3rd December, until noon on THURSDAY, the 6th December, when a DIVIDEND of TWO SHILLINGS and SIX PENCE per Share will be payable at the Com pany's Office. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. Auckland 1877. BOARD and Residence for a Married Lady and Gentleman, or three or four Single Gentlemen.—For address, apply at this office. "OOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA, ELECTION OF MAYOR. The following is a List of the Votes recorded by each Candidate:— James Walter Waller .. ..106 John Dickenson Jackson.. .. 97 Majority for Waller .. .. 9 1 therefore declare Mr. James Walter Waller duly elected. WILLIAM G. P. O'CALLAGHAN, Returning Officer. Onehunga, 28th November, 1877. QTR"A^A rB"ERRLES^ AND CREAM.— k3 Visitors to Wqodside, Stokes Point, can obtain the above in splendid order, at Mr Haines, Ferry Hotel. HEREBY give notice that I will not be responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Sarah Lupis. PAUL LUPIS. "TW" O T I '" C E. STOKES' POINT. A Meeting of the Residents and Property Owners interested, will be held, at the Ferry Hotel, Stokes' Point, on THURSDAY, the 6th day of December next, at 3 o'clock, to take into consideration the best means of improving the Ferry Service. The Steamer leaves Auck land at 2 p.m., and returns at 5.30 p.m. T~AMB ! LAMB ! LAMB ! from Is 9d I J the quarter, at Win. Cochran's, Butcher, Upper Symonds-street. OST, between Star Hotel and the Choral Hall, a Curved Meerschaum Pipe. Finder will be rewarded at the Star Hotel. LOST, yesterday, between the Junction Hotel and One Tree Hill Farm, a Scythe. Finder rewarded on returning same to Harp of Erin Hotel, or Mr. Andrew, near the Junction Hotel. LOST, from Liverpool-street, on Tues day, a Roselle Parrot.—Five shillings reward will be paid on returning it to T. Prosser, Bootmaker, Victoria-street East. FOUND, on the Cricket Ground on Saturday last, an Umbrella.—The owner may obtain the same on applying to Mrs Hamilton, at the Domain Lodge. f OST, yesterday evening, a small Ring JIJ of Keys, marked Andrew Turner.—The finder to leave them at the Stak office, or with the police. LOST, yesterday afternoon, between Bennett's Drapery, and the Bank of New Zealand, a Purse containing Money, &c. The finder will be rewarded by leaving same at Mr G. T. Chapman's, Bookseller. T AMB~! LAMB!! LAMBU Wanted Known that 3d. BRKARLEY, Wakefield-street, is selling Meat of First-Class Quality, at the lowest remuneration. Prices: Lamb, from 2s per Quarter ; Roast Beef, from 41; Boiling Beef, from 2d; Corned Beer, in kegs, 2Jd and 3d; Mutton, Fore-quart?.rs. 2d:; .Legs, Ad ; Chops, id.—M. Braarley, Wakefield treet. B~~~RSTT rS AUCKLAND- ALMANAC, Secretaries of Benevolent. Musical, Literary and Industrial Societies, desirous of having particulars, names of offices, nights of meeting &c, published in the Almanack " Guide." ar< requested to forward the same without delay t< •' Editor," Si \ » Office. BUGGY WANTED, new or nearly new with two seats back to back. Any persoi having a Carriage like the above nmy find. ; purchaser by applying (by letter) to G.T,, as M) Sbarland's, short! and-atreet,



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and in the matter of a cer tain Deed of Assignment, bearing date the 24th day of October, 1377. and made between Charles Thomas Harding, of the City of Auckland, Coal and Firewood Merchant, of the first part; Captain James Stone, Mer chant, and Joseph Craig, Coal and Firewood Merchant, both of the City of Auckland aforesaid, and in the, said Deed called the said Trustees. of the second part; and all the Cre ditors of the said Charles Thomas Harding, of the third part; and which said Deed was filed in the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, on the 30th day of Octo ber, 1877, Notice is hereby given that by as [Order of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auck land, made this day, the aforementioned Deed of Assignment was declared completely exe cuted. Dated this 29th November, 1577. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, Solicitors for Trustees, Imperial Chambers, Auckland. TO LET, Ground Floor Offices in Hii?h street, rent os per week; Upstairs ditto, ■Is per week.—Apply to S. liout. rjhO LET, the Residence of Sir George _1_ Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskcy, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. FOR SALE, a first-class second-hand Four-wheeled Express.—A. Mackie.Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. if COTTAGES For Sale^ suitable for VV working men, 4 rooms, at £95, £115, £120, £150, £176, £200, and upwards.—C. Williamson, Vulcan .bane. &®J. &h to £1000 LENT, on Building dfe/ JR_ \P Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent Vulcan Lano. Mortgages and Loans negotiated.* mO LET,"a furnished Bed and Sitting _S_ room, with view of the harbour, near the Supreme_Court.—Apply Star office. 11l OR SALE, the Schooner-barge Lake -BJ Superior.- Holder Bros., Newton. TO GARDENERS.—For Lease, with immediate possession, at a low rent, a well stocked Nursery and Market Garden, with four roomed Cotlage, in the city.—Apply to S. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. nn6 LET, a four-roomed Cottage; rent, JL 7s. per week.—Mr. Rogers, Grey-street. nnO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. SALE, a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage in England-street, Brookville.— Apply to Alex. O. King. !?€> A CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— Si/tPtr Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. JL* X K/f h —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two j&?J<>J\y. Houses of 4 rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. 4®"| PER FOOT. Capital Building, dS/JL Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. v aile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. 4_ dKA CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln c&K9\J a leading street, lo.minutes walk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of £420.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. 4?OKA — COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD cV/Wtfv. ef aacres, divided into3paddocks. 1 paddock grass, % acre strawberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables, &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow shed, Piergery, Well, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent! Shortland-street. -g KS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capital Ji- tr Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100, for Sale at 15s, per foot. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. LAND at 17s. 6d. per foot in the centre of the city. Money lent to build with if desired.—O. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. £OAA —EXCELLENT 5-roomed House, &\F\f. Newton Road, for Sale; wash house, capital allotment. Very easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. FOR SALE, a New Boat, 20ft. 6in. in length, oft. Bin. beam, oars, &c. Price £12. —William North, Windsor-street, ParnelL nnO LET, in Hobson-street, one or two JL Rooms, to a lady and gentleman; terms reasonable; good view of the harbour.—Apply this office. rflO LET, a 9-roomed House, corner of JL Cook and Nelson-streets.—C. Overton, 30, Insurance Buildings. m O CAPITALISTS. NEWSPAPER PROPERTY FOR SALE, thoroughly established, and doing a steady and increasing business, in a Southern town; only requiring capital to push a large trade.—Apply by letter, addressed "N.Z.," Star Office. RnO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage fronting JL the Domain; rent, 6s. per week.—Apply Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. O~FFICES~To Let, over the National Bank. Will be let at a low rental for a term of years.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. W ° T ~* c E. W Owing to the advance in price of Manilla Cigars, we, ithe undersigned are compelled to RISE the price thereof, vi^., Four a Shillino1 • 2s 6d per bundle. (Signed) Partridge & Woollams W. W. Robinson Geo. Williamson James Harris Thomas Harris J. H. Symonds. s^fej^ THXCUESION TO WAIWERA ,Jg|||g|;JLlJ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday mo ming by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY & SON. «i3g^J QTEAM TO THE WADE S^^© AND PUHOL The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under:— From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. MARKET HOUSE. — SATURDAY, Ist DECEMBER, at Noon. T3OULTRY.—FOWLS, DUCKS, &c. JL Produce.—loo bags Prime Canterbury Potatoes, 50 bags New Potatoes in 501b. bags, 10 sides Bacon, Butter, &c. 2 cwt. Green Vermont Damsons, lots of good second-hand Furmtire, Spring Cart, Sundries, &c, Silver Watches, Gold Chain, &c, &c. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW (SATURRDAY), AT 11 O'CLOCK. AT THE CORNER MART. ONIONS ! ONIONS ! ! ONIONS ! !! PRODUCE & GROCERIES. &.'-4&JF\f\ LBS. PRIME ONIONS. 7 GEORGE SIBBIN, uctioneer. TO-MORROW, 11 A.M. AMERICAN FRUIT. OREGON APPLES! CALIFORNIAN APPLES ! Ex K. Mi S. S. Australia, from Sak Francisco. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. t-jQA CASES CHOICE APPLES, _$_\J\J packed in Oregon expressly fop this market. R. A R T H U R Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 50 choice Fat Oxen, from Messrs, Good fellow's, Te Awamutu 30 heavy Steers, choice quality,ex Southern Cros3, from Napier 400 Fat Sheep and Lambs, ALFRED BIJCKLAND,