DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.

ambers of the Havelock Histrionic, class THE X second entertainment last evening in Sare < tundra-street school-room. The fir: t piece the *i i nro^ra.ume was the " Harvest Storm," 011 h-c stoiT in one act; but which was sadly a preiw -_ ge J vera i of the performers, who were iiiarrc" uj tof tne j r accepted parts. This literal'J-W 1 g ol inost]j , rimUj but admitted a d • ntranher apart from the narrative, a kind ]c yip character, in quest of Avords for his new of 5»««r and the Johnsonian sketch was com dictionarj^^^ Radford (Mr S q U irre)l) repre p * o 'a the London clerk, who was suspected sO- nlnhhinjr his employer, and escaping into ot « to Farmer Garner's (Mr Cobbett) with bUSst-A of borrowing the money from his *?? 2 Mabel, sin Garner's house. Mabel SV- ni<» Fronde) i 3 very pathetic on the occasion brother's trouble, indeed, so pathetic that S 5 sweet sentiments were delivered in so 7° Wp and tremulous a tone that they did not feeL the audience. Dick Darrel, a dissipated rea r,Tnn (Mr Jaraieson) was a good make-up r°?man of Sussex, but unfortunately for the i°r,;'" „ thefsrallant yeoman was continually Ann fo- Words, so that the prompter was over r Tiii'his promptings. This, however, was Tibbie ps Dick was supposed to be in liquor. , Ser Garner (Mr Cobbett) was a fair rep pnAtion excepting his dress, which, like T-Aih's coat, was of many colours, and more &prtfor a Yankee showman than a grower of fl ™, and hay- IMr Bruce as the Detective, co?n decided failure. The gipsies had little to Tn pnd wore as much like the tribe as chalk is n \ rhecse Wo are bound to affirm that the "Wirvest Storm" was unsuccessful as a i omnfic performance, and had it not been for fhe liuniour of Mr Young and the graceful Htio- of Mabel, it would have been beyond Only two of the amateurs SSSTtbdP Parts. "Checkmate," the nani performance, was a great advance on the "Harvest Storm." In justice to air Parker we ™*t say that his representation of Sir Everton Toffee was excellent; also the Sam Winkle of ijTrfj, Power, whose song of " When we together" was loudly encored. Mr TWn=rleri as the waiter, was greatly succesa- Ktao'Miss Charlotte Bobs (Mdlle. Hard). tPhnse acting throughout was of a most com mimrKble character: and who objected to be bto°d by a low stableman. Martha Bunn (Mr tovack) was a clever performance, and deserv w of credit. We hope the members of the flnss at least thoso who were so lamentably deficient last night, will endeavour to make a rp-Qectable appearance at their next entertain ment and give less trouble to the prompter. The company will appear in Colman's " Meir-at- Law " to-morrow evening, at Newmarket.

SOCIETY OF ARTISTS' EXHIBITION.

THE LIST OF AWARDS

The cbove exhibition, after a most successful i-ason" w ill be closed this evening, after the distribution of prizes. A flnancialjreport will be rpad after which the visitors will be favoured with a few appropriate remarks by his lordship ffishop Cowie. Mr J. G. Firth, Dr Campbell, aid Mr D. M. Luckic. As the commendable efforts of the Society are worthy of all possible encouraeement, we trust the closing ceremony this evening will be largely attended. The following is the list of awards made by the judges: Landscape in oils—No, 109, " Morning in the Valley of the Upper Huon, Tasmania." by W. C Piguenit, awarded the Society's medal. Landscape in water colours—No. 23, " A com ing Squall," by J. Symons, awarded the Society's Flower painting—No. 47, Flowers from Na ture, by Miss Wright, awarded a palette with engraved silver shield. HIGHLY COMMENDED. Landscape in oils—No. 103, "On the Chiltern Road, Victoria," by Isaac Whitehead. Landscape in Water Colour;— No. 22, "Ravir.e, Erskine River, Victsria," by F. B. Gibbs. Figure subjects—The Society's medal was not awarded in this class, the judges declining to do so, considering that the few works on ex hibition were not of sufficient merit to justify an award.

INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.

THE following sums have been received -at my office up to 2 p.m. this day : —Mr T. Lavry, 10s; Mr H. Hardington, 16s; amount collected by Mrs Nicholson's pupils, 15s I*l ; do from Port Albert, per liev A. Gittos, £2 6s ; do from Paparoa, do, £2 4s. Total receipts to date are £1,90119s 9d.— F. G. Ewington, per T.W.H., Hon. Secre tary.

ANNIVERSARY TEA MEETING.

The anniversary of the New North. Road Wes leyan Sunday-school was celebrated last even ing by a tea meeting and entertainment in the school-room A large number of persons sat down to an excellent tea. provided by Misse3 Newbold and Hirst, and Mesdames Olphert, Seabrook, McElwain, and Mears. At the con cluston of the tea, a public meeting was held, the chair being occupied by Ttev. W. J. Williams. The annual reports and balance-sheet were read by Mr Newbold. The former shewed the num ber of children on the roll to be 10S— 62 boys and 4fi girls, shewing an increase of eight on the preceding year. The average attendance had been: morning, 51; evening, 68 ; while the hisrh est attenuance on any one occasion had been 80. The library contained 163 volumes, and it was their intention, to add more books to it. The statement of accounts shewed receipts. £13 18s 9id; expenditure, £12 3s 2Jd; leaving a balance in hand of £1 153 7d. The report regretted deeply the death of Miss Susanna Hirst, one of the youngest but at the same time one of the most earnest teachers in the school, which took place in the earlier part of the present yea»\ The Committee intended to make an effort to increase the accommodation of the school as soon as the intentions of the railway authorities were made known. The following gentlemen delivered addresses, more or less bearing upon Sabbatb.-3cb.00l work: Revs. W. J. Watkin, C. H. Schnackenberg, and Mes3rs Ellyett and Beaumont. The programme, vocal and instru mental, by the choir, was specially good, and received high encomiums from speakers. There are few choirs in Auckland to come up to the New North Road one. It contains some splendid voices, with sweet, artistic tones. The officers of the school were worked almost off their feet in preparations for the evening. The friends of the school were cheered to see so many come from town to help them by their sympathy and. presence. This (Wednesday) evening is 1- the yearly tea for the; children; they get their hearts' ease and delight this night. This school has made wondrous progress^ during the past year, and will by all appearance excel this year also. We regret to say that during t*>e meeting several uncouth navvies "belonging to the rail way made a disturbance outside the premises.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROII OUR CttYN CORRESPONDENT.

GR AHAMSTOWN, this day. ALBURNIA AND PIAKO. The Alburnia still shows gold. Piako.—There is a slight improvement m the appearance of the lode. The Advertiser urges the amalgamation of the Queen of Beauty, Piako, and Queen of May, the City of London having already been annexed by the Queen ot Beauty, This makes one strong concern, and avoidß the difficulty which now threatens to stop the pumps of the Waio-Karaka, and would do the field great injury. __ mTXTn ACCIDENT TO THE MATE OF THE

MARINER. The mate of the Mariner, schooner, narrowly escaped drowning this morning. He tell into the harbour, and was for some time lnsensioie.

HOKIANGA, this day.

SHIPPING.

Arrived yesterday, the brig Prairie, from Dunedin, 'also the steamer Geekmg from "Whangarape, with a raft of kauri timber consisting of 133,000 ft. In the R.M. Court to-day, in the case of Smith v. Binney, judgment was given for defendant with costs.

COROMANDEL, this day.

LATEST MINING.

The Tokatca tribute.reported 2001bs of specimens last night. The Pactolus is getting out payable stone. The Corby is putting in a low level to catch the shot of gold. Several other claims have got good shows. TENDERS FOR WORKS. At a meeting of the Committee of the County Council yesterday, the tender oi Uriah Glover, for the reconstruction of the wharf being the lowest, was accepted, and the tender of Messrs Wal&ing for the track to Kennedy Bay was also accepted. Licenses were granted yesterday by the Commissioners to Jones and Luks.

DUNEDIN,

this day.

All the County Councils have re-elected their Chairmen. ' Bruce persisted in voting £150 to the Clerk, though he declined taking it. ASSAULT IN A BROTHEL.

Robert Heeding has been sent to gaol for two months for brutally assaulting one of the Opera Troupe in a brothel. The " Bruce Herald " comes out with a strong leader on Proudfoot's case, saying the case has not been fairly tried. We say with reluctance, and acknowledge with feelings of shame, that the special jury in Dunedin will not do justice when a man with a long purse is placed in the dock. The unscru pulous conduct of persons interested in tbe defence of this particular case is too pal ' pable. In fact, between the first and secocd trials an offer of £3,000 was made to

-uigus to stay proceedings, and Inspector Wallard was tempted with a heavy bribe, which he indignantly rejected. W c are not wide of the mark when Aye say that every one excepting the Judge and the Crown Prosecutor has either Been got at, or attempted to be got at. This public scandal should be considered in view of euwlleprosequi being granted ; and we say with all due deliberation, if such instruction is given it will be the most gross and lamentable failure of justice that has ever disgraced the admin istration of law in a British colony. There has_ been no fair trial, and we do not expect it till the venue is changed. If the charge against Proitdfoot is tried by a special jury or common jury in Christchurch. Welling ton, Nelson, Napier, or Auckland, we will not find fault with its verdict whatever it may be ; but if tried by a common jury in Dunedin, there is double danger of bribery on k one side, and prejudice against the accused on the other. The public security demands that the case should be fairly heard. The matter demands the instant consideration of Parliament, and it is hoped some Otago member will ask a question which will prevent this grave_ legal scandal and deplorable failure of justice.

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WELLINGTON, this day.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

The following ships have left British ports for New Zealand :—Opawa, from Plymoutklfor Lyttelton, Sept. 27th, with 290 emigrants; the Renfrewshire, tvom Plymouth for Napier, Sept. 29th,with 209 ; the Canter bury, from Glasgow for Otago, with 262 ; the Apelles, from Glasgow for Auckland, Oct. 16th, with 22S souls. The following were to have sailed with emigrants, but the numbers in each ship are not given. The Oamarv, from Glasgow for the BlufF, about October 26 ; the Hereford, from Plj - mouth for Lyttelton, about October 19 ; the Gainsborough, from Plymouth for Nel son and Wellington, October 24 ; the Wan ganuijfromPlymouthfor Lyttelton, October 31 ; a ship, name unknown, from Plymouth for Otago, about November 9 ; ditto for Lyttelton, November 16 ; and the Welling ton, from Glasgow for Otago, about Novem ber 21.

DUNEDIN, this day.

DROUGHT AND SCARCITY OF WATER.

There is a hot wind, and no sign of rain ; water is selling in parts of the town at six pence per bucket. The artesian well in front of the University buildings was rushed this morning by about thirty drays with barrels.

BUCKLAND'S WOOL SALE.

Me. A. Bucklaud held the principal wool sale of the season at the Haymarket, Durham-street, this afternoon. There was a very good attendance, and the competi tion foi' the various lots .was well-sustained. The number of bales catalogued was greater than on the occasion of the previous sale, and the quality of the wool generally seemed to be superior. The sale com menced at two o'clock. The following were the prices obtained for the various lots :—

Locks and pieces, grease : 6£cl, Gittos ; longwool, grease : 7f d, Sullivan ; locks and pieces, grease : 6£d, Osborne ; longwodl, grease : 9id, Ireland ; 8f d, Reid and Co. ; 9d, Laybourn ; 9id, Lay bourn ; 9d, Gittos ; * 9d, Laybourn ; 9d, Laybourn ; B|d, Reid and Co. ; 9d, Laybourn ; QJd, Laybonrn ; 6^d, Reid and Co. ; 9d, Gittos ; 9Jd, Laybourn ; Sgd, Sullivan ; 9ld, Lay bourn ; 9d, Reid and Co. ; S|d, Sutherland ; 9d, Laybourn ; Sf d, Reid and Co. ; G^d, Sutherland; B£d, Reid and Co. ; B£d, Sutherland ; Sd, Laybourn ; Bfd, Lay bourn ; 8-kl, Laybourn; 9^d, Laybourn; 9£d, Reid and Co.; B|d, Laybourn; Bfid, Potter ; 9id, Laybourn ; Sf d, Laybourn ; 9id, Reid and Co. ; 9d, Osborne; S£d, Potter ; Sid, Osborne ; S§d, Laybourn ; B|d, Sullivan; 9Jd, Gittos ; 9£d, Laybourn ; 9M, Laybourn ; 9Jd, Laybourn; Sf d, Laybourn ; 9d, Laybourn ; Sf d, Browning; 9d," Laybourn ; Bfd, Gittos; B|d, Brown ing ; 9d, Osborne; 6d, Sullivan; 9£d, Laybourn; 9Jd, Browning; 9Jd, Laybourn; B§d, Reid and Co. ; B£-d, Laybourn ; lOd, Laybourn; 9&d, Browning ; 9|d, Ireland; B|d, Reid and Co. ; Sd, Laybouru ; Bgd, Laybourn; lOd, Gittos ; Sf d, Laybourn ; Shd, Laybourn ; lOd, Gittos; 9id, Gittos ; 9d, Browning ; . B|d, Laybourn ; 9d, Browning ; 9|d, Laybourn , 9d, Laybourn; 9£d, Laybourn; 9d, Sutherland; 9Jd, Gittos; SJd, Browning; 9d, Osborne ; B|, Brown iag; washed locks, 7d, Sutherland; locks and pieces, grease : 4Jd, Sutherland ; long wool, grease, 10£ d, Gittos; 9f d, Gittos ; 9§d, Browning; cotswold, grease : S|d, Laybourn; longwool, grease, S|d, Lay bourn ; 9gd, Laybourn ; locks, grease : 6d, Osborne ; longwool, grease, lOf d, Gittos; 9|d, Browning ; Bgd, Browning ; B£d, Browning; B£d, Gittos; 9§d, Gittos; do., washed, 13gd, Reid and Co. ; 14Jd, Lay bourne ; do., grease : 9£d, ■ Laybourn ; do., washed: 14Jd, Reid and Co. ;. 13d, Ireland ; 13d, Laybourn ; 14£ d, Laybourn ; 13|d, Reid and Co. ; 14£ d, Laybourn ; 13d, BroAvning; 7|d, Sutherland; I3|d, Lay bourn ; 14gd, Laybourne; 13|d, Reid and Co. ; 14Jd, Browning ; 13£ d, Browning; do., scoured : llfd, Osborne ; do., washed: 13d, Osborne ; 13£ d, Laybourn ; 13d, Gittos; 13£d 3 Laybourn; 13|d, Laybourn.

WAIKATO VOLUNTEER FRAUDS.

It will be in the recollection of our readers that we took pains some years since to expose the perpetration of frauds in a working corps known as Volunteer Enifeeers, employed m the Wai kato on the construction of the railway now in operation. The exposure of the said frauds and Expropriation of public . property, was brought about by the public spirited conduct of the staff clerks, Sergeants-Major Small and Barlow But the late Government were anta gonistic to the cx P os6of their mihtia subordm ftes, and by all and every means endeavoured tn throw cold water on the efforts or iviessis aiSSandßarlow to bring tie culprit, to luj sSEf^k^a^TSol^Sf petition was presented to the House by Mr Sssssss "bsskt fsrsrsi s rSved by the abovementioned gentlemen, for weare 6 credibly informed, that on the present Defence Minister coming into office, he dis covered that the documents necessary for the Ei&rt^^^ ssasft II S^ w^%^°oM decibion of the Public Petitions Committee, arrived at so long ago.

EXTRAORDINARY RUMOURS.

HAS A VOLCANO BURST OUT *AT MOKO HINOU 1

Moko HINOU, as the greater number of our readers are probably aware, is a small "loup of four or live islands about 25 miles due east of Wangarei Heads, and eight or nine east of the Group of rocks called the lien and Chickens. Some alarm and more incredulity Avas excited last night in town when it was known that Capt. Macfarlane and several of the crew and passengers of the Ro.orua had, on passing the islands, seen a cloud of white smoke ascending from the largest oi the group in exactly the same manner that the smoke issues from a volcano just about to burst forth. We have taken every means in our power of testing the truth of the yarn, and we are fully con vinced that there has been no attempt at a hoax The smoke was seen; of that there* is no doubt, and it is equally tme that the column was much greater than that {which would be faused by an ordinary fire. The question then becomes, what is it caused by? Cap

tain. Macfarlane, his chief officer, and Captain Ross, late of the cutter Ringleader, all give it as their opinion that it was caused by volcanic commotion, but it is against this theory, though not couclusi\ ely subversive of it, that Moko Hinou is not of volcanic formation. The islands compiis* ing the group are all low ground, the highest hill not being much more than 100 feet above the sea level. Of course, it is ju^t as possible for a new volcano to break out as for an old one to return to activity. As the island in ques tion is right in the fairway of vessels entering the port of Auckland from the north, we are not likely to be left in suspense very long. If it is true that Moko Hinou is belching flame and smoke we .shall soon know all about it. And while we think of it, there is one reason why we should hope that the report "will prove well founded. It will save the Government the expense of putting the projected lighthouse on the island.

MR WHITAKER ON MR MONT GOMERY.

Mr Montgomery, who "ratted" from the Government on the Land Fund question, is thus described by Whitaker:—The hon. gentleman (the Premier) referred to the hon. member for Akaroa, and told us that that hon. gentleman would not accept office for reasons highly honor able to himself, and not at all otherwise than honorable to the hon. gentleman at the head of the Government. But we have not heard the reasons why the hon. member for Akaroa did not go into the Government; we do not know what these very good and honorable reasons are. I have been thinking that possibly there might be one which would be highly honorable to the hon. gentleman. I think the hon. gentle man (Mr Montgomery) felt his inefficiency for such a position—that he was not a competent and fit man to be Colonial Treasurer. With that great modesty which so distinguishes him, he felt inefficiency, and declined the position; and it was very honorable on the part of the hon. member for the Thames that he did not make the appointment when he found the hon. gentleman was so cognisant of his own deficiency. When I first sat and listened to the hon. member for Akaroa speaking on finance, 1 said to myself, "Ah. I shall hear something good from that man." From the solemn and didactic tone of his remarks, and the air of authority with which he spoke, I felt, "That man must know a great deal more about finance than I can pretend to; I will learn from him." The hon. gentleman made a long speech on finance, but, for the life of me, I could not understand him. I attributed it to my own want of com prehension, and I might have laboured under that delusion up to the present time, but as matters progressed, and I listened to the hon. gentleman again and again without understand ing him, I found that no one else understood him any better than I did. I therefore came to the conclusion that it was owing not to my own stupidity, but to the hon. gentleman's want of lucidity. I once thought there were the makings of a great Colonial Treasurer in him, but, after having listened to him from time to time, what has been the result ? Why, that I have never heard him engage in the discussion of any great principles of finance—how things were to be put straight -what was to be done— what great scheme was to be devised for raising money, and for making our expendi ture come within our income. I have never heard anything of that kind from him, but I have heard a great deal about the pettiest de tails; and then I came to the conclusion —which I suppose he has come to himself—that finance is a mistake so far as he is concerned. 5

MR WHITAKER ON THE LAND FUND.

" The honourable gentlemen will find that it is reported in "Hansard"—and "Hansard" is a great tell-tale—that I stated that, whenever the opportunity arose to carry the land fund ques tion, I would be with the party that would do it. I say the same thing now, for I have never changed my views on the subject." * * * " The honourable member for the Thames has abandoned separation. I may be wrong, but that is the conclusion at which I have arrived after studying his speech. So far as that goes, I must confess I rather sympathise with him. I have been a scparationist myself for many years. In the early days of the colony—twenty years ago—l was a separationist. But, looking at the changes and events that have taken place, I do not say that I am in favour of that policy now. It is quite out of the question that I shall hence forward form part of any Government. Whose business it shall be—for what men it is reserved to bring this land question, and the question of the adjustment of the finances of the country, into a satisfactory position—l cannot sa3'. Whoever they may be, they shall have the bene fit of whatever humble assistance I can render. My opinions are stronger upon this subject to day than they were when I brought the land fund question before the House ten years ago. I say it is now a burning question. It is one that must be dealt with, and. the men who bring it to a just conclusion will have my hearty support." He remarked further thai lie had taken office on the distinct understanding that he was not to use his position to advance his land fund and separation views. " Now," he said, 'I am free, and I mean to keep free." * * * "I hold my self now perfectly free upon that point, and I hope I shall in the future advocate my views with more success than I have advocated them in the past." ______

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS. Bank of New Zealand-£22125; buyers, £22 10s. National Bank--Buyers, 70s. Colonial Bank—Sellers, 50s. Auckland Gas—Sellers, £10 103. South British Insurance—Seller3, 773. Union Insurance —10s 6d. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 955. New Zealand Loan—Buyers, £510s. Caledonian (dble)—7os; buyers, 62s 6d ; sel lers, 70?. Moanatairi—Bos. Tookey Tribute—Buyers, 2s; sellers, 2s 6d. Alburnia—Buyers, 65s ; sellers, 695. Union Beach—Sellers. 30?. CoLquering Hero—Sellers, 12s 63. Kuranui Hill—Sellers, 17s 6d. New Golden Pah—Buyers. 2s ; sellers, 2s 3d. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

GOLDEN PaH GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED.)

THE first ordinary annual meeting of the Directors and Shareholders of this Company was held this afternoon in the Company's offices. Mr Buchanan in the chair. About 30 Shareholders were present. The Directors and Mine Manager's reporti and .balance-sheet were read and adopted. The balance-sheet shewed a cash balance of £55 18s lid in Bank of New Zealand. Captain Ninnis, the Mine Manager, spoke favorably of the mine, and considered that the Golden Pah would soon become a very valuable mining property. Mr McGregor gave an encouraging report of the mine, and said that crushing would shortly be commenced, as about 13 tons were ready, which would yield not less than 3ozs to the ton, and there was plenty more to come. The Union Beach never equalled the Golden Pah in wealth, and the Union Beach had no claim whatever upon the Golden Pah. The retiring directors, Messrs K. H. Ste venson, Upton, Dunnett, Macky, and Buchanan, were re-elected. On the pro position of Mr Dunnett, seconded by Mr A. Stewart, Messrs McGregor and McLeod, of Coromandel were added to the directorate. Mr Brooking proposed " That the future annual meetings of the Company be held in December." Seconded by Mr Stevenson, and carried. Votes of thanksjto the Chairman, Direc tors, and Mr McGregor, for his exertions in developing the mine, closed the pro ceedings.

EXPERIMENTS WITH DYNAMITE

Residents in the vicinity of Messrs Fraser and Tinne's Foundry would be rather alarmed yesterday at hearing sounds resem bling the loud reports of cannon. Some exclaimed, "The Russians are coming!" others that the mail steamer had arrived. The loud reports, however, were caused by dynamite experiments, which were carried on by Mr Thomson, travelling instructor of the Nobel's Explosives Company, Glasgow. Mr Thomson coi-nmenced his experiments with a lar°e piece of cast iron, weighing about a ton, and in the* oentre of this piece of iron was placed about fib. of dynamite. The fuse, after being capped, was inserted in the explosive, and then covered with a shovelful of sand. It was then fired, going off with a loud report, blowing the casting into four or five pieces, much to the astonishment of the spectators. The next casting tried was the boss of a propeller, weighing about | ton. In the centre of this was placed about £lb of dynamite. After the explosion it was aim-' cult to find the remains of the materials. Several other large castings were broken up with the same result Messrs Fraser and Tinne intend using this explosive in future for similar purposes at their works. Mr Thomson has visited the Thames and Coromandel, and has opened the eyes of miners and others to the great strength of this valuable explosive.

B .sides the safety of it, it is far suj: er'or to powder as resrards power and rapidity of operation. T his valuable labour saver (ati be procured from Messrs Porter and Co., who have been appointed sole agents for the North Island, and will be glad to give any information with regard to the use of dynamite.

To the Editor : Sir ; — Touching your lead ing- article in last evening's paper, re police, wherein you assert as a fact that their pay since the Ist of July last.is assimilated with that of Canterbury, . permit me, Mi- Editor, to point out a slight inaccuracy. Last year the pay of a lst-class Inspector was £295 per annum, this year £350—a very handsome increase; while the pay of the men has actually been reduced, and their clothing allowance docked.—l am, &c, "Fact." ■■anArtsffi! A committee has been appointed in Mel bourne for the purpose of recognising the services rendered by Sir Edmond Barry in connection with the University, Public Lirbary, and other public institutions.

EVENING- STAR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1877.



WANTED, Cook and Laundress • Female Servant able to milk : Hotel Housemaid, Boys to milk. Ploughmen, Married Couples, Cooks, General Servants, usefnl young Girls.- Hannafovd's -Registry. Queen-street. W "ANTED/ Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking.—Apply Miss Blaii-, 82, Victeria-street. (TILOTHIERS.— Wanted a good Hand to \_y take charge of Clothing Department. Permanent situation. Steady hands only need apply to Holloway, Garlick & Oranwell. WANTED, a Frenchpolisher.—Apply to T. & H. Cooke, 67, Queen-Btreet. WANTED, Assistants to the Dress making,- and Improvers.—Mrs. Beesley' Princes-street. W" ANTED to Purchase, a Second-hand Open-sailing Boat, from 15 to 22 feet overall.—Apply, stating price, with particulars, to J.F., Star Office. 'ANTED, two or three good Bottomers to work on the knee at Men's or Wo men's light work; constant employment,—Apply at once Garrett Bros., Wakefield-street. 'ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Miss Alexander, Epsom. WANTED, for the Hot Springs (Wai wera), a first-class Man Cook, and an experienced Housemaid.—Apply, between 10 pnd 11 .a.m. to-morrow, to" F. G. Ewington, Agent, Queen-sti-eer. WAN TED, Apartments, by a Single Gentleman, within 20 minutes walk of Queen-street.—Apply by letter "J. 5.," Star Office. WANTED, one or two good Benchmen, also Improvers.—Apply Aberdeen Boot Factory. ANTED, a smart Youth as Waiter; .reference required.—Apply to Charles Burton, Restaurant, v, ueen-street. WANTED, a Cooper, to proceed to Napier; constant employment; single man preferred.—Fisher and Co. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Macrae, Mount St. John, Epsom. ANTE~D, a good Milch Goat.—Apply to Mr. Greenwood, Market. WANTED, immediately, a Draper's Assistant; als, a smart Boy.—Apply Slar office. ANTED TO LET, 3-rooincd Cottage, Wood-street, Franklin Road; also House and Shop, foot of Grey-strret.—Apply Chas. Woolgar, Ironmonger. WANTED, Man to look after horse and cart, and make himself useful.— For address apply this office. WANTEDTimmediately, a strong Lad for the Blacksmithing.—William Munro, behind Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED, an active Boy.—Mr Ball, 214 Queen-street. WANTED, a young Man accustomed to the Grocery Business.—Robertson Bros., Grocers, Symonds-street. ANTED, a respectable Lad.—l. Alexander, Jeweller. i&tf&l ANTED KNOWN, '' Pantheon" Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 116, Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid and Co.), is certainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as the public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, and prices. Low rent, and personal management.-- Vide public opinion tTWELL - DIGGERS.—Wanted Ten ders for Digging and Bricking a Well.— Apply It. Udy, Mount Eden. ANTED KNOWN, I have just opened a large and new assortment of White Shirts; good quality ; and wish to sell uheap also a iob of good Sponges, large and small; and to Sell at Half Price.—J. Alwinger. Tailor and Clothier, No. 20, Victoria-street, four doors from Union Bank. WE have on Sale 100,000 first-class Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and Rails ; also Kauri Palinps. W. & G. WINSTONE. ANTED, by a steady young man, a situation at a Shop or Store, can clerk f required, or make himself generally useful. Wages, 355. per week.—Apply by letter to A.8., Star Office. ANTED, good Tailoresses.—Apply Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. ANTED, a first-class Milliner.—A Linabury and Co. ANTED Known, that Emil Simmel hag, late of the Provincial Hotel, Princes-street, keeps the Royal Mail Hotel, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. WANTED KNOWN, First Choice V V Light Fancy Josephine, stitched backs,/ sizes G, CJ, G|, 7, 71, and 7i. Prices, 2/,2/6, and 3/. Panama Hats,'from 2/ to 5/; Children's Fancy Hats, 1/3; Gentlemen's Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/ • and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to bo sold cheap ; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves, id to 6&,—W. Eyre, Enniskillen House, Yictona-st. WANTED, 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, Gd or 5s 6d per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 33 per doz.; Plates, from 2s 6d per dozen; largest size, 5s per dozen, in three patterns; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the trade at the same low prices. ' This is a chance for people taking up house.—Wm. Holdsworth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. , inSTANTED to Dispose of severalsuperior VV Second-hand Pianos, from £10 upwards, which may be paid for as most convenient to purchasers: also, Second-hand Harmoniums, and new Pianos and Harmoniums, to be sold cheap, to make room for large shipments.— Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. ANTED KNOWN, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing, Jewellery. Watches, Platedware, and every description of merchandise, bought or sold, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly instal ments taken for any Goods. Note the address: London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, that C. Brooks is Selling Boots of every description at Reduced Prices, for two months only. Having bought 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 quality 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. «3L No connection with any other Shop in the city or suburbs. ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe 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 Yard 3 Cus torn-house-street. __^_ ANTED, the Public to know that quietness, cleanliness, and comfort are to be found at Simmelhag's Royal Mail Hotel, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. Terms for Boarders, moderate. W~" ANTED 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; 21 penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard ; Leg horn Hats. l 3 6dto fls each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars; 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (id a cake); umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; aitto in Gentlemen's (Alpapca), from os 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, I J. Green, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street.



WANTED, a General Servant; must be used to children.-Mrs. A. King, Real's Cottages, St. George's Bay Koart. WANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Artieies^of every description, as the premises are to be fitred up for the Worlringman s Public Baths. N.B.—No reasonable offer retusea.-- Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street aasc. corner of High-street. . . WH. DAMPLER has the following • great Bargains :—Concertinas (with 20 keys mind), is; 9(39 doz. Wave Braid, 3d per dozen ; pretty Prunella Boots, 5s 6d Kid do, 7s 6d; large X nives. Is ; Snuff Box^s, let to id: a few pieces of Swiss Muslin left, at <s bd the piece of 10 yards; boys' Railway Trains, 4d; White Bone Dress Buttons, 3d per dozen : supe rior Photograph Frames, 6d ; beautiful framed Pictures, Is ; large pretty Marketing Kits, lUu ; more of the splendid 2s Tea ; Dress Holders, Id; a lot of great bargains in Children's Auckland - made Boots ; Infants' superior Elastic Boots, 2s; Girls' Stockings, ihd ; Boys' Soctos, lid; 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^ WANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Note the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance under archway. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. /-^ ___ TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER, AND CARTING. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 3rd Dec, 1877. Separate Tenders will- be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 11th instant, at noon, for Ironwork, Timber, and Carting, in terms of specifications and conditions, to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed respectively, Tender for Ironwork," "Timber," and "Carting. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. TO STONE WALL BUILDERS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 1, 1877. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of THURSDAY, 13th instant, for Building about 63 chains of Stono Wall; also, for Repairing about 120 chains Stone Wall, in terms of speci fications and plans at this Office, and at the Pumping Station on the ground, Western Springs. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. npENDEHS are required for the follow- JL ing Supplies :— RATIONS FOR SICK AND DESTITUTE, in Auckland and Suburbs, Thames, One hunga, Howick, Panmure, Otahuhu, and Papakura. Also, Provisions for the Old Men's and Women's Refuge. Particulars may be obtained at my office till noon of TUESDAY, the 18th instant, and where Tenders are to be delivered on that date. J. GRAHAM, Relieving Officer. Princes-street, Auckland. TW-EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NAPIER-MANAWATU RAILWAY. PAPATU BRIDGE CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Wellington, 14th November, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Papatu Bridge Contract, Permanent Way." Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wanganui, Christchurch, Foxton, Wellington, Dunedin, Invercargill, the Survey Office, Nelson, and at the Post Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of tlw Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. TENDERS FOR COAL. Town Clerk's Office, 3rd Dec, 1877. . Tenders for the supply of Whangarei and Bay of Islands Coal (in terms of specifications at this Office), delivered at the Waterworks Pump ing Station, will be received until 2 p.m. of FRIDAY, 7th instant. The lowest or any ten der not necessarily accepted. Tenders endorsed as above. p PHILTPS. Town Clerk. rfIENDERS will be received up to the A 10th instant, by the Trustees of the late George Cmmmer, for the Grazing of Two Pad docks at Rcmuera, till the 15th February next. Any information can be obtained from, and Tenders are to be left^th^ffice^f Shortland-street. mENDERS FOR FENCING. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 1,1877. Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, the 10th instant, for 100 chains more or less of Four-rail Hobart Town Fencing at the City Abbatoirs, in terms of specifiations at this office. Tenders will be received for any portion or the whole of the work. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above.^ pHnJpg> Town Clerk . rr\ o builders. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until i p.m. of TUESDAY, the 11th instant, for the erection of Brick Buildings in Queen-atreet. Plans, &c, at my office, pwggjjlgfi^ TH> Architect. ALMER ST O N GOLD~MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Palmerston Goldmming Company Limited, will be held at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street. Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 13th day of December, 1877 at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of pro posing and passing (if approved) the following resolution: — . _ "Thatthe Palmerston Goldmming Company (Limited) be wound up voluntarily, for the purpose of amalgamating with the adjoining claims, viz., lona, Golconda, and Harrison and Kelly's;" and for the appointment of a Liqui dator and other business. oßßßT Secretary. Auckland, 4th December, 1877.' A Meeting to confirm the above resolution will be held on MONDAY, the fourteenth day of January next, at %«™ £«* g&gj 00' Secretary. lONA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the lona Gold Mining Company (Limited), will be held at the Office ef the Com pany, at Coromandel, on SATURDAY, the loth day of December, 1877, at 10 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of proposing and passing (if approved) the following resolution:— "That the lona Gold Mining Company (Limited) be wound-up voluntarily, for the pur pose of amalgamating with the adi oining claims, viz.:—Palmerston. Golconda, and Harrison ana Kelly'!"," and for the appointment of a Liquida tor, and other business. HAItRIgONf Secretary. Coromandel, December 4,1877. A Meeting to confirm the above resolution will be held'on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of January next, at the same heur and place. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. AUCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. The Annual Sermon to Teachers will be preached THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVEN ING, at 7.30 o'clock, by the Rev. G. B. Munro, in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Asso ciation. The attendance of all interested in Sunday-schools is earnestly invited. LOST POODLE.—The owner of a lost Poodle can obtain the same from Mr. Sweeney, Waterman of the Union Sash and Door Company, .on paying expenses.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act. IS7G," and of the Bankruptcy of Meredith Rouxdtree, of the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Master Mariner. This is to notify that Meredith Rountree, of the City of Auckland aforesaid, Master Mariner, has this day filed a statement of his inability to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, Eden-street, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 20th day of December, 1877, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this Ith day of December, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. Russell & Devore, Debtor's Solicitors. ON SALE: DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877s I will not be Responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Maria Green.— James Green. JTi~~O N F I D E N C E. AHE -A.RGYLE XIOUSE, CORNER OF VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREET. HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING of the well-known House of Mr. J. W. Pearsb, would remind his friends and patrons of his 15 years' experience in Messrs. Aechb. Clack A.yiT> Soxs', Sliortland-street, and can confidently assure them that he will give satisfaction in every branch of his Establish ment. The Stock having been purchased at a low figure, H. H. trusts that it will find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a thorough appreciation will be the result, having deter mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.8.-Opening Day: SATURDAY", the Bth instant. ~vr o t i c c. — L.\ ——— . Persons desirous of nominating relatives or friends in Great Britain for Passages to New Zealand, are informed that the Monthly List will be closed on 6th instant. Nominated Immigrants on arrival in the Colony may join their friends immediately after inspection, and will not be required to go into depot. Any person nominating a friend residing out of the United Kingdom must make arrange ments for joining the ship at the port of em barkation. Full particulars and forms can be obtained from this office. v > EDWARD L. GREEN, ' \ Immigration Officer. Immigration Office, Auckland. 27th November, 1877. _ PARROTS.— Just the thing for Holiday- Presents!— Hag arrived, a* First-class Variety of PARROTS, for Sale cheap, at the Market Place. RE M U E R A. FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq., situate at Re muera. The property consists of seven acres of good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. The Dwelling-house, Stables, and outbuildings are in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees and shrubs of many years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, WO POUNDS REWARD.—Lost, last Sunday night, between Newmarket and Auckland, an old Purse, containing bank notes and some other little articles.—The above re ward will be paid to anyone returning purse and contents to this office, Yjl RES H. SHI MENTS 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, e^ tour, doors from the union bank, MATEUR DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE. THE HARVEST STORM AND CHECKMATE, By Members of the HAVELOCK HISTRIONIC CLASS, in the ALEXANDRA-STREET LODGEROOM, On TUESDAY, the 4th December. To commence at 8 p.m. Admission:—ONE SHILLING. XVOARD OF EDUCATION. The Board have decided that the CHRIST MAS HOLIDAYS for Schools in the City and Suburbs, and at the Thames, shall begin on the 24th December, 1877, and end on the 24th January, 1873. This arrangement does_ not' apply to Country Schools. School Committees of Country Districts can arrange the Holidays at their discretion, snbject to the Regulations. VINCENT E. RICE, ■;;:; Secretary. "ORETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC. Or Secretaries of Benevolent, Musical, Literary, and Industrial Societies, desirous of having particulars, names of offices, nights of meeting, &c, published in the Almanack " Guide," are requested to forward the same without delay to ' Editor," Siak Office. \ U CELL AND RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1877, AND JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, 1878. President: I Vice-Preaident: Mr. Dilworth. | Mr. A. Buckland. Boxing Day. New Year's Day 2nd January. Derby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Public an's Auckland Cup Purse ■ Steeplechase A. Racine: Club Hurdle Race Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate | Handicap Steward's Han- IHack Hurdle dicap Hurry Scurry | Race. Consolation. Nominations close on Dec. 14 1877. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. '«S&^."I7IXCURSION TRIP ON THE | gg|Jsgg; PPj WAITEMATA. The Auckland and North Shore Ferry Com pany's p.s. TAKAPUNA Will leave the Ferry T at 2 p.m. on SATUR DAY. Bth December, for a CRUISE IN THE HARBOUR, calling at Glen Orchard. Fares: One Shilling. Refreshments provided on board. H. W. HEATH, Manager. i£KJL TEAM TO RlVEß .j|rW#l^« On and after MONDAY, 10th inni i r 11 ■ December, the p.s. CITY -OF CORK will leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. instead of 12.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. IF you have anything to sell of superior quality, and cheaper than your neighbours, then make it public by advertising! Canter bury Bacon, 6d per ib. by the side; Corned Beef, of superior quality, at 3Jdperlb. ■ Fore-gut rters of Mutton at 2d per lb.; Boiling Beef, 3d and id per lb. For Cash. Families waited on for orders.—A. DORNVVELL, Queen-street.



[A CARD.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, Ith December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Dr. Kllis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. " - KA I P A R A R A I L W A V To ensure dispatch, all Goods for the Kaipara District should be received at Riverheadjby the Railway at least forty-eight hours before the departure of the steamer from Helensville. If Consignees would kindly insist on this being done, much disappointment would be saved them. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager FOR SALE, a Seasicle^Residence in a sheltered bay, House, large garden, and 02 acres of iand ; waterfall, which can be used, for manufacturing1 purposes. Price, £270. — Address. "M.8.H.," Whitianga P.O. "TVTORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomed _Li "Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. Tq LET, the Residence of Sir, George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage in Hobson-street.—Apply to M. Foley, Grocer. Hobson-street. FOR SALE, a first-class second-hand Four-wheeled Express.—A. Mackie.Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. PI A to £1000 LENT, on Buildin-g JL \r Society principles or on any term to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated imOR SALE, the Schooner-barge Lake* JL' Superior.—Holder Bros., Newton. El OR SALE, a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage in England-street, Brookville.— Apply to Alex. O. King. jPOA CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— d^fJXr Comfortable Cottage close to theßail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. i?KKA —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two jmJ*J*J\J* Houses of 1 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. rflO LET, spaciotis and convenient Offices, JL with office fltthig3, 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. _£»-g PER FOOT. Capital Building, 3j& JL. Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. 4-*/t[O CASH, Balance at iSSi per week.—ln *i» \7 a leading street, 15 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. nno LET, a comfortable 5-roomed cot- JL tage near Choral Hall.—Apply N. 8., Stab Office. 1 KS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita J-*J Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100' for Sale at 15s, per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. Trio LET, a 4-roomed s Cottage, Parnell JL Kise. Enquire Mr. Meekhan, Grocer Parnell. JF"| ss. PER FOOT, 15 minutes walk from c*/A Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees. Terms, £10 cash; balance can remain on mort gage^—S J JV^Ue j: JiajaJ J Age^t ! _S^ortland-street !^ rilO LET, those commodious Offices, with. JL fixtures, lately occupied by Mr. E. Meyer, Solicitor, Shortland-street; rent low. Also, a small Store and Office adjoining Custom-house Hotel, Fort-street, at a moderate rent.—Apply to Samuel Browr, Shortland-street. ETER MI NATION MEANS SUCCESS.—It has been determined that the LUNCHEON ROOMS of the WHARF HOTEL (now alterations are completed) shall be second to none in Auckland. Connossieurs are requested to give it a trial. Daily! Bill of Fare. ju • Stephens Having now the Sole Proprietorship of the old-established Business at No. 136, ad joining Lewisson's, will spare no efforts to keep up his name as a leading BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, (Laic Cater), Xov, Queen-street 136, OPPOSITE THE UNIO^jjBANK, Auckland. ■■?■ BOOTS & SHOES of every description made to order, s French and German Kid Boots and Shoes always in Stock, <3T Storekeepers Supplied Wholesale l£a Prompt attention given to all orders. Cash. Orders from the country will receive immediate response. Goods forwarded by train, steamer, fee, &c. Auckland, November 3, 1877. JJ" O T I C E. The members of the White Star Cricket Club. Eire requested to meet TO-MORROW (Thurs day) EVENING, at 8 o'clock sharp, at the Wynyard Arms Hotel, Symonds-street. , T. McIVOR, Hon. Sec. Jf O T_ I C E. MR FERNANDEZ, of the Railway Terminus Hotel, requests that ALL ACCOUNTS against him be rendered during this week, between the hours of 10 and i o'clock, as he is retiring from business. December i, 1677. "VfEW ZEALAND INSURANCE XI COMPANY. FIRS AND MARINE." . Capital „ _ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund .. .. .. 4100,000j Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected •with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. ear Losses Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PIERCE Man ager. fiHRISTMAS IVfEW YEAR'S XJ PRESENTS! J3I GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards Aim. Books fob Pre sentation" Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, &c, &c. 5 NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET FRIDAY, 12.30 P.M. YACHT "RANGER." TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART, Friday next, at 12,30 p.m. mHAT Fast-sailing Yacht RANGER, 6 JL tons, winner of several races, well found, as she now lies at the Baths. Also, A Clinker-built, copper - fastened, DINGY, ■with oars, &c. Terms Cash. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c. &c. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-stret, on Friday next, 7th instant, at 11 o'clock, A useful lot of Household Furniture, com prising—Bedsteads and Bedding, Waßh stands and Ware, Tables, Chairs, Books, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SOK . Auctioneers. . :