TELEGRAPHIC.

(FRO-I OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT.

MOANATAIRI YIELD,

The Moanatairi Company retorted this morning, with the first-class return of 12100.-S. of gold from 530 tons of quartz, and Gcwts. specimens were also crushed. 90lhs. specimens obtain from stopes above SOft. level, where gold still shows freely. Cornea party of tributers have crushed 20 tons for 31-ozs. WAITEKAURI YIELD. The Waitekauri return for the mouth .s 3S3ozs. 15dwts., which is a nil her small return, owing to 12 stampers having been employed on Welcome stuff. MINING. The Piako got a few pounds more speci mens of stone this morning, making about 50 lbs ou hand from tho large reef. TRIBUTE US. Herwalt's Caledonian tribute lodged 20 o_zs Trueman's Kuranui, 35 ozs ; Duncan's Kuranui, 67 ozs. CALEDONIAN. The Caledonian crushing of 30 tons com pleted to-day. The result is 23£ ozs gold, which is.up to the manager's expectations. Stone which was poor now shows improve ments. NEW KAUWAERANGA BRIDGE. There were 2,000 persons at the opening of trie Kauwaeranga Bridge yesterday, and the sham light of Volunteers brought about 400 men in tiie field. The Bridge Luncheon was attended by members of all public bodies and their wives, at the invitation of the County Coun cillors. PROTESTANT ALLIANCE BALL. The Protestant Alliance anniversary soiree and ball last night, was a great suc cess. The Tararu|and Parawai gardens were largely patronised yesterday, and the Roto mahana took 120 passengers to Auckland. SHAREMARKET. Sales : Moanatairi, £i 17/6 ; Alburnia, £3 10/ ; Piako, 11/3 to 12/ ; '\Velcomo, 5/6 ; Royal Oak, 5/3.

RUSSELL, tiiis day, WHALING.

Arrivod : Julia Price, Fawn, Maid of the Mill, and whaling ship James Arnold, with 650 barrels of whale oil jji'on board. She reports tiie California with 500 barrels of sperm since leaving Mongonui. The Waikere natives caught another whale this morning, outside Russell har bour. Sailed : Golden l^le, Ruby, and lona. Passengers : Messrs Hohr.es, Dickison, and Agasaiz. Arrived : Speedwell, Policeman, and Mariner. Sailed : Maid of the Mill.

COROMANDEL, this day. BRIGHT SMILE SPECIMENS. Bright Smile. —A parcel of specimens was obtained yestei'dav, and more are looked for, BILLY ROWF AND HIS CON STITUENTS. The course adopted by Mr Rowe in opposing Sir George Grey is generally con demned here, and if a dissolution takes place, he will never get a vote from Coromandel. Even tha persons who sup ported him last time feel disgusted at his conduct. BOAT ACCIDENT. The inhabitants generally availed them selves of the holiday yesterdaj*. Picnics went in all directions. One sailing boat, with Messrs Hovel and Thorley in, was capsized, being caught by a sduali. Assist ance was at once reudered, and in a short time the boat avus righted, and the gentle, men saved.

Royal Oak. —The manager reports nothing important from the mine during the week. Everything is looking satisfactorily. Gold was struck in the low level last night in a loader in the mine.

Tokatea.—There is nothing new from this mine. A small quantity of gold is being obtained from various stopes. The Conquering Hero cut a splendid looking leader IS inches at 150 ft. The

leader is filled with mineral, but no test has yet been made. Appearances warrant the opinion that gold will .soon be had. In the new Golden Pah, about SOft from the shaft gold was come upon in s leader pon which the men are driving.

[PHE-S AGENCY.]

TIMARU, this day.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

A fatal accident occurred at Fairlie Creek. The son of Mr Young, of the firm of Elder aud Young, fell from his horse. He was insensible when picked up by the driver of the mail coach. He spoke a few words, and then expired. Yesterday was a close holiday. MARKETS.

Rusiness has been dull during the week owing to the Christchurch races. Grain quotations : wheat, 5s 6'd to 6s ; oats, 2s 9d; barley, 2s 6'd to 3s 6d; potatoes, 355.

LYTTELTON, Friday

ENGLISH ARRIVAL.

Arrived: New Zealand Company's Rangatika, Captain Milman, from London with immigrants, all well. She left New Plymouth on August 12th ; made the Snares on Wednesday at noon. Good health prevailed throughout the passage. No deaths, no sickness, and only one birth took place during the passage.

WELLINGTON, this day.

WALKING MATCH.

About four thousand people attended the sports at the Cricket Ground yestciday. His Excullency was present. The great event of the day was the seven mile walking match between Edwards, of Wellingtan, and Bowley, of Christchurch. It w*as keenly contested from start to finish, and considerable excitement was elicited over the sports. At the last lap both men made a desperate effort, and finished so close that the judge gave it as a dead heat, though the crowd generally said Edwards won by a shoulder.

OLD SETTLER DEAD.

Alfred Ludham, widely known as an old settler, and many years M.P. for Hutt is dead.

ODDFELLOWS' FESTIVAL.

Tub members of the various Lodge 3in connec tion with Qddfellowship held their dinner to commemorate the unfurlintr of the banners received recently by the Fountain of Friendship and Good Intent Lodges, About seven o'clock a goodly number of the. fraternity, members of Kindred Societies, and several of the outside public sat down to a splendid dinner prepared by Host Keane, of the Thistle Hotel. It was one of the best laid out tables we have seen for some time, and the good things were done ample justice to by the many hungry excursion ists. Good feelins: prevailed, and everyone expressed themselves satisfied with Mr Keane's catering. jfihe chair was occupied by Mr J J Holland. P.G.M.. and the Vice-chair by Mr Thos. Holland. D.P.G.M. The Chairman proposed the following loyal and patriotic toasts-—"The Queen," "H.H.H. the Prince of Wales,' "His Excellency the GoverKor," and "Army, Navy, and Volunteers." Lieutenant O. Mahonrespcnded to the latter toast, in a few well-chosen remarks. He said that for eighteen years he had been in the Volunteer force, and saw many around him who had also beer. Volunteers in the troublous times of the VV _u kato war. He was a soldier at heart; his father -was a soldier, and lie himself was born a soldier; and when he he.rd the strait 3 ofSir-uxtiai^ous-c, and the tramp of the well-dialled Volunteer, he felt he was at home. Mr Mahon concludou by expressing his belief that should occasion arise the Yolnnteers of Great Britain and its depen dencies would prove themselves worthy of a tetter title than " Feather-bed soldiers." The next toast was the " Mayor and Corporation, coupled with the name of Mr Fleming, P.P.G.M. of the Fountain of Friendship. Mr Fleming respo_d.ed for the Mayor and Council lors, aud trusted that he would be able to do some good, in his capacity of Councillor, for the citizens of Auckland; at any rate he would try to. Mr T. Holland (vice) proposed the " Man chester Unity, Grand Master, and Board of Directors," coupled with the name of P.P.G.M. Place. Mr Place responded; and eulogised the Board of Directors for their painstaking efforts on behalf of their Order. He was also glad to find that the Government were willing to make concessions in the Friendly Societies' Act, so as to meet the views of the several Friendly Societies. P.P G.M. Leahy proposed. " The Auckland District of Oddfellows." Th-sg_was raspoaded

. to" by the chairman, vice-chairman, and Mi jE. Mills, District Warden. The latter gentle ■ man expressed his gratification at being present ; on an occasion like the present, and felt proud j that a young colony like New Zealand was able I to unfurl the banners of " Friendship, Love, j and Truth," and said it was apparent that i wherever Great Britain planted her flag Oddfellowship planted hors. He. in a feeling manner, llinnked the company for drinking the health of the District Officers. P.P.G.M. Cole 1-ien proposed "The Fountain of Friend ship Lodge." In doing so he eulogised the lodge as the beginning of Oddfellowship in Auckland. P.P.G.M. Fleming responded. P.P.G.M. Guird proposed " The Good Intent Lodge." This was I responded to by P.P.G.M. F. Coombes, j who, in a tew remarks regretted the absence of t the Secretary; but felt at liberty to say that the | Lodge Avas in a flourishing position, financially . and otherwise. Tho hall where they were now seated was out of debt, and they had sufficient funds in hand to pay each member £20 a piece, and still ieave a balanos of £1 000, which, he considered, was creditable to the-' offspring of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge.—P.S. Akers proposed " The Sister LodKes," which was , responded by Mr T. Inglis, on behalf of the Devoaoort Lodge, and Mr F. Coombes for the Loyal Howick Lodge—" The Kindred Societies" was proposed by N.G. Aley, and responded toby Mr W. Priestley, Court City of Auckland, A,O.F. "Air T. "White. Hibernian Society; and Mr F. , Christmas, Court Zoalandia. A.O.F. "The ' Ladies" was proposed by P.O-. Godwin, in a j funny speech, and was suitably responded to by D.P.G.M. T. Holland. "The Press" was re sponded to by Mr Geddis, and " The Host," proposed by P.G. Overton, by Mr Keane. The | chairman, before the close, referred to the | e_s ertions made by Mr Owen Mahon in order to ' render the whole affair a complete success. : And to do this, someone must devote his time ! almost exclusively to it, and this Mr Mahon had , done ; and with him mainly rested the success- ; ful outing, the substantial dinner, and the ! delightful dance that most of them would enjoy j in company with the fair sex. Three cheers i were given for Mr Mahon, and "He's a jolly j good fellow" sang with baud accompaniment. The maiority of those present afterwards adjourned to the Lome-street Hall, which had j been prepared for tho liveliest part of the pro gramme, viz., tho btll, and the gay dresses of the ladies and the various-coloured regalias of the diffnrent representatives formed a pretty sight. Dancing commenced at half-past nine, to the delightful strains of the Hibernian Band! under the leadership of Mr Lonergan, and was kept up until " daylight did appear," P.P.G.M. Cole acting as M.C

MEETING OF CREDITORS.

A FIRST meeting of creditors in the estate of Malcolm Niccol, merchant, was held this morning at Mr Macfl'arlane's office, Supreme Court, for the purpose ot electing a trustee. About thirty-five creditors were present, Mr G. W. Owen was voted to the chair. Mr Hesketh was present, representing the National Bank, Mr Jas. Russell represented the Colonial Bank, Mr T. Cooper represented the bankrupt, and Messrs Russell and Devore and Mr A. E. Whitaker the New Zealand Insurance Company. Mr Cooper objected to the Colonial Bank voting on their contingent debt. The Chairman ruled that the Bank could not vote on the contingent debt, but could vote .on the overdnif fc and dishonoured bills.

Both Mr Jas. Russell and Mr T. Cooper requested that a note might be taken of their abjection to the Chairman's ruling; the one maintaining that the Bank was entitled to vote on both debts, and the other being signally sure that it could vote on.neither.

Mr T. Cooper objected to the National Bank voting on a debt ol £1,589, made up of two drafts on the Bank of New Caledo nia, which was a contingent liability. Mr Hesketh said the Bank had failed, and Mr Niccol was clearly liable for the debt. Mr Cooper said they had no evidence of this beyond a telegram. The Chairman said he should rule that the telegram was sufficient evidence. Mr Hesketh said he should like to know in what position they stood. There was no joint declaration of insolvency, but there were two separate declarations, aud two separate sets of proceedings. As it ap peared to him they could only deal with the private creditors, and appoint a separate trustee in |each case, he "should like to know what were the ideas of the mcetiug on the subject. Mr Cooper said the meeting was called as a meeting of creditors of Malcolm Niccol. That gentleman had taken over the liabilities of the firm of Niccol, Henry. and Co., and all creditors of the firm had proved against his estate.

Mr Jas. Russell said he saw no difficulty in the matter.

Mr Hesketh said he was quite open to abide by the Chairman's ruling, but he saw great difficulty in the position. Mr D. H. McKenzie said it was desirable that the difficulty should be removed. Under the present circumstances it was possible that two different trustees might be appointed in the two estates. The Chairman said this was not likely. They had better proceed to the election of trustee.

Proposed by Mr Boardman, seconded by Mr Craig. That Mr T. Mccffarlane be the trustee in the estate.

Proposed by Mr C. Major, and seconded by Mr Hesketh. That Mr Morton be the trustee.

Mr Gilmore proposed, seconded by Mr D. H. McKenzie, "that Mr Garlick be appointed to act with the trustee." The voting for trustee was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows : Mr Morton 22, representing £5,732 17s lid.

Mr Macffarlane 33, representing £1,939 9s lid.

The Act requires that the elected trustee must have a majority in number and value, so the Chairman ruled that neither Mr Morton or Mr Macffarlane was elected.

The lawyers present were busy for some minutes conning the clauses of the Act, but none could find any provision for the diffi culty.

Various measures were proposed to over come the difficulty. Mr James Russell suggested that they should appoint one of the creditors who might be acceptable to both parties. Mr A. Whitaker pointed out that a rule passed this session made it possible to adjourn the meeting from time to time. Mr Boardman said if they were to have another meeting he hoped it would be made clear whose estate it was being adminis tered. He came to vote on one estate, and found he had to vote on another. Possibly he might find that there was a third estate (laughter.) A good deal of legal wrangling took place, and after about half-an-hour of it a small boy appeared at the door, with a pile of law books ; at sight of biin the assem bled creditors raised a shout, aud the small boy disappeared. Mr Howard proposed that lots should be drawn.

§§Mr Gilmore proposed that they should toss up. Another proposed that they should "Yankee grab Tfor it. Mr A. Whitaker proposed and Mr Upton seconded " That the meeting do now ad journ, and that the Registrar be requested to call a further meeting for Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock. r Mr Cooper subsequently applied to the Registrar to give effect to the resolution of the meeting, and appoint a time and place for an adjourned meetmg ; but Mr Will cocks refused the application, on the ground that he did not think he had the power. RE JAS. THOS. HENDRY. A meeting of the creditors in the estate of J. T. Hendry was then formed, and a similar resolution of adjournment was agreed to.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The Theatre was well patronised last evening, and the pieces produced, namply, Shakespeare's comedy of " Katharine and Pfctruchio," and the burlesque of the " Bride of Abydos," were of a highly commendable character. Miss Young took the part ot' the lady, and Mr Wheatleigh represented the hero of the comedy, and were frequently greeted in the pleasantest manner. Mr Leopold as " Grimes," Mr Searle as "Bablist," Mr Melville as " Biondello," and Mr Alexander as the music master, did well. The female characters were well pictured by Miss Henderson as Bianca, and Mrs Searle as Curlis. The comedy possesses many touches of the wit and genius of Shakespeare, although as a work of art it is not equal to the "Merry Wives." The oriental burlesque of the "Bride of Abydos," upon which Byron founded his poem, was rendered very effectively. The burlesque was exactly of the character. ", to please the fastidious taste of a theatre-loving

• I audience ; and the intervening songs were given • I with life and spirit Miss Tilly Andrews as ; I Selim was unexceptional!y good, also Mr . Leopold as the Pirate of the Isles, fond of i washirg and scrubbing. Mr J. M. Hoyle played his part as theiienrping Pasha of Abydos with satisfaction. Miss Nelly Daley and Miss J Henderson aided in giving completeness to the I picture. The other characters were fairly represented by Messrs Searle, Melville, Verner, and Alexander. MR TAVARES AND MISS SURTEES. ' Tho new dramatic season at the TheHtro Royal will open on Monday evening: next, when those eminent artists. Mr Morton Tavaree and ! Madame Tavares -will make their first appear ! ance before an Auckland audience in Mr Tom j Taylor's exquisite drama of the "Overland ; Route." These talented players have won I high encomiums from the press in other lands. The -' Era," the leading London theatri , cal journal, say of Mr Tavares Richlieu :— I " In everything he does the superior intelligence ! we have a right to look for in a performer of I high class characters, is apparent. His readings ! are purely natural and unforced, and conse | quently they are infinitely more efiecti ve than I the laboured and pedantic attempts sometimes j made. About " Richelieu," at the commence j ment of this noble play, there is a kind of grim i humour that Mr Morton Tavares realised with exceeding propriety andahsence of exaggeration Again, the Cardinal's strong fatherly affection I for Julie was delineated with quiet and touching fidelity to nature, and the trage dian Ijgave a perfect idea that this in tense feeling of almost parental love was the one soft spot in the lion's heart." Of Mr Tavares' lago, the London "Times" says:— "Judged by his delineation of this one part, Mr Tavares seems destined to make a Better mark on the modern stage than most aspirants whs come to us from a distance. His face is replete with southern fire and animation, and he delivers his words with sudden and spontaneous freedom, which generally distinguishes him from tho ordinary run of conventional declaim ers. One always seems to be aware of the thought which suggests the word, as well as the word itself. His notion of lago generally is based on that Mephistophelean idea which, we believe, originated with Mr Macready ; aud his execution is sharp, bright, and demoniac."

Australian Cablegrams.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

BARQUE FOR NEW ZEALAND PUT IN TO ADELAIDE.

COMMERCIAL,

SYDNEY, Friday. ' Arrived : City of Sydney and Wakatipu, Sailed : Arawata.

The barque Pallas, from Boston to Dunedin, put in to Adelaide, disabled. Markets.—Cases brandy 31s to 31s Sd ; quarter casks unchanged.' Adelaide flour, £14 10s to £15 10s Sd ; Adelaide wheat, Gs 6'd. No New Zealaud wheat or oats in the market. Tobacco unchanged. Bel mont .sperms, Old.

The providers of refreshments at tho stalls at the sports of Ellerslie yesterday had exhausted their supplies before five o'clock in appeasing the appetites of the people, and nothing but brandy could be got after that hour.

The election of a July qualified person as Mayor of the city of Auckland will be held on Wednesday, the 2Sth iust. Nomin ation papers, signed by the candidate and two electors, must be sent in by Monday, the IGth iusant.

The new school at Ellerslie is to be opened at half-past nine on Monday morning. We observe that the " Cork Examiner" quotes from the STAR our report of the launching of Captain Casey's steamer " City of Cork." Mr Collison, baker, Princess-street, is compelled to relinquish his business for a time, on account of being seriously ill. Friends are asked to remember him, if lie is spared to begin business again, on his recovery.

At this season of the year, when Nature is so profuse in her adornment, clothing herself in such lovely garments, it naturally inspire;, the good Housewife with the desire to make her dominion alike attractive. To aid her in this praiseworthy object, the en terprising Furnishing Firm have imported a fresh lot of Carpets, patterns to please every taste, suitable for Drawing, Dining, and Bedroom. Tapestry from 2s lid, Brassels from 4s _&, The City Hall Arcade is also the Cheapest House in Auck land for really good Furniture, besides having the Greatest Variety to choose from. The largest staff of Workmen in the province are kept constantly employed by Hollowav, Garlick, and Cran well, manufacturing Furniture aud Bedding to suit the most economical. Floor Cloths and Linoleum they have always been famous for, and now offer Twenty different patterns to choose from. The Patent Roller Blind only obtainable from Hol loway, Garlick, and Cranwcll, Queen-street. —[Advt]

IHI l". ILK ING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1877.



"OSTANTED, a gooci General Servant ; V T once accustomed to children.- Mrs J J. Holland, Symonds-street, corner of Ilavelock street "V^TANTED, an Organist for St. Mary's V V Church. Paroell.—Apply to the Church wardens, at the oflic of R. C. Dyer, Shortland street. W" ANTED; two Boys at Nicholl's Plate and Corrugated Ironworks, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a strong active Boy to run errands.—Little Dustpan. IHSTANTJ-.D, 20 good Pick aud Shovel ▼ T Men.—Apply on the works on Monday morning, to T. Jones, Vincent-stieet. Wages for flrst-rate pick men, Ss. per day. WANTED, a General Servant; wash ing given out.—New shop next door Auroroa Hotel, Victoria-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply W. Smith, Chapel-street. WANTED, 2 Good Men for Channelling at per chain or yard.—Apply at the works Beresford-street, on Monday morning. ANTED, live good Pick and Shovel Men, 7/6 per day.—Apply at Collingwood- j treat I ANTED KNOWN, Fresh Bargains, and the Splendid 2/ Tea To-night. Don't forget.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner oi Hobson-street. ANTED, immediately, Apprences to the Dressmaking, withJi machinery.— Miss Lockwood, next Mr Wilson's, Baker, Grey atreet. TV ANTED, an EDITOR for a Bi v.? weekly paper in a rising part of the province.—Apply, by letter only, "X.," Star office. WHY should the Ladies not have the Draper's Bargains now offering at McCrae's old shop, which will be closed next week; consequently Specialties are too numerous to mention. Call and see. WANTED the Public" to save time, labour, and money, by nsing S. White's new Brilliant Blacking, in pots; price 3d and 6d. Manufactured by S. White, Brighton Road, Parnell. ANTED, 100 Meu daily at the Good Hope Dining Rooms, Wellesley-Btraet East, where they can get a Good Dinner for 9d. Board and Lodging, 17/ per week. ANTED, Tenders tor Felling Kauri Timber.—For particulars apply to T. Kelly, at the Union Sash and Door Company's Mill, Tairua. WANTED, Bankers, Merchants, and Shopkeepers, to see my Cash Boxeß only 2s. 6d., 35., and 6s. each.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. T^T^ANTED^ an Apprentice to the V T Drapery.—Apply to Holloway, Garhck, and CranwelL ANTED, a General Servant . references required.—Mrs. R. H. Steven son. Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. WANTED, a strong Lad, to ride out for orders; one accustomed to the trade.—R. Reeves, Butcher, Victoria-street OkTE have on Sale a lot of first-class v f Iron Tanks; also superior Waikato and Screened Bay Coals.—W. & G. Winstone. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Bailey will offer, at the Market, on Saturday, a nice variety of Roses in pots; also a choice collection of other Plants and Ferns. Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants, and Seed, in quantity, as usual*—E. Bailey, New North Road. VSTANTED Known, that D. Goldie is T v 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 Yards Cua tom-house-atreet ANTED, a Brass Finisner.— Apply to Branston and Forster, Albert-street



WANTED to Sell, cheap, lot of Laclies: Leather Bags, from 3s 6d to 6s; lot of Scissors, from 6d to la 3d; Shoe Brushes, 7rl each, ls 8d set.; Superior Shoe JBrunhes, 4s set; Superior Jet Brooches, only la ; Chignons, from 8d to Is 6d, 3 for is ; Chignon Boxes, 2d each; Phut-, 6d and ls : Maltose Lace Collars, Is 6d; Crochet Collars, IOd; large Black Drees But tons, 2_d doßen; Black Beaded B«lts. ls 6d • Crochet Cotton, 2s id box: lot of Artificial Flowers, from 2d each ; Washing Lace, from 2d yard; Velvet. 3s 6d to 5s 6d per piece of 18 yards; Prunella Boots, Gs 6d; Harper Twelvetrees' Washing Powder, 6d dozen, 3 dozen for Is _d; Tin Matches, 3 boxes for id, ls 3d dozen ; Wood Matches. 2d dozen; Paper Shirt Fronts, with Cofiare, 2d ouch, 4 for 6d ; Riding Whips, only 9d; Steel Key Rings, 1 for Id, 2_d per _o.y»n; good Spectacles, Is; Spectacle Cases, 2d and Gd; Note Paper (6 sheets), 6 Envelot.es, 1 sheet Blot ting Paper, Pen and Penholder, and bottle of Ink, only 3d; large Pie Dishes, 2s; Brown Tea pots, from ls 6d to 3s ; good Tea, 2s -id lb., 31bs. for 6s; Whybrow's Popular Relish, only 3d bottle, 3 bottles for ls 9d ; Light Blue, 9d lb.; and a variety of other articiee very cheap; Sugar Basin and Cream Jogs, Is.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. Knives and Forks, Gd pair; good Needles,_2d packet, 7d per 100. W" ANTED KNOWN, every description of Jewellery, Old Gold, Silver, Mnsical Instruments Bought, Sold, or Exchanged, at the London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Viotoria-street. "ANTED KNOWN, that J. Hart has opened the Loan Office where any sum from Is. to £_00 can be had on every description of jewellery, watches, ladies' and gentlemen's wearing apparel.—Note the address : J. Hart, London Loan Office, Victoria-street, under the heatre Royat. ANTED, Everybody to come aud j Buy the Bargains at E. T. Herbert's, I Draper, Upper Syiuond-street, who is giving up business, leo.ving the colony, and selling every thing Less than English. Cost to effect a Speedy Clearance. "¥¥7*ANTED, a Young Man accustomed V V to Butchering.—Apply to R. Reaves, Viotoria-street. OODEN knitting Needles, 3d per pair ; pretty silk Soar yes, Gd ; Purses, 2 a penny, such beauties at 9d ; Shirting 1/3 per yard; Swiss Muslin, 7/6 the piece ; large Work boxes. 3/6; Albums, 1/6 to 7/; handsoma Brooches, Gd; large Towels, Gd; 20 keyed Concertinas, if; Boys' Sox, od; Tooth Combs, Id to 6d; wax Dolls, with hair, 2/; girls' Sun Hats. 1/6; Notepaper, 2d per quire, ruled do., Id; Poll Combs, 3d; black Bracelets, 7d per pair.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. "OXANTED those in want of Money to v 7 call on their Uncle, at the London Loan Offi ce,sunder Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. WANTED, by a Young Lady, a situa tion either as Companion to a Lady or Nursery Governess, in a respectable family; no objection bo the country.—Address Star oiiio-a. in^TANTED, a respectable Servant Girl V t for a small family; references required. L Levy, 210, Queen-street. ig^TANTED TO LET, Private Fur iT mshed Apartments in an 8-roomed House, where there are no lodgers or children. Terms very moderate.—Apply at. tho Cheap Furniture Mart, Victor! a,-street East. I TOT ANTED KNOWN.—The Lowest V V Kate of Interest is charged at the London Loan Office, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. TftTANTED, the Boot aud Shoemakers v V of Auckland NOT to seek employment at Mr. Hemuß's Excelsior Boot and Shoe Factory until the present strike is ended. "TSTANTED KNOWN, that G. Brooks is •/ / Selling Boots of every description at Reduced Prices, for two months onlj '. 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 havo just landed a Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Children's English Goods, consisting of Kid and Prunella Boots, Ladies' Lov/ Shoes, Infants' Boots and Shoes iv «rcat 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 cheap. Be in time to get' f.cood Bargains.—C. BROOKES, Blue Boot, opposite City Hall, Queen-street. <£_«, No connection with any other Shop in the city or suburbs. "17.0R SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage and JD Freehold Allotment in Cook-street.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street - 4?1 Sto £lfK)° LENT > on Bonding azigj JL \Y Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. nnO LET, a seven-roomed House, top of .J__ Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. SHORE.-A six-i-oome'd~l<m~-T _Li nished House to Let; splendidly fur nished, and well situated. Also, several Dwel li g-honses and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. Duder TO LET, a House and Shop, Victoria street, next door to Mr. Slater's, Grocer; rent, 12s.—Enquire Ewington, Queen-street. TVT 6~ f I C~ E. For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station; 200 acres of it Is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, tho most con venient to market of any kauri in tho colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TflO LET, spacious and convenient Oilices, .JL with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for tho law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. rSIO LET, Lease, or Sell, a good 6-roomcd JL House on Mount Eden Road, fourth house rom toll-gate.—Apply Ch as. Lavor, Kyber Pa&3, r C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. i? _>A CASH, Balance at 10s. per weelZ^ cW _»_* Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4-* I P_*T6 -PKETTY COTTAGE, just off d&JLtPxr. Kyber Pass Road, good well, tank, &c. Terms to suit the purchaser.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. JL*^K A —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two jWe>«J> V. Houses of i 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. jp>-J PER FOOT; Capital Building, 3&__L 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. TO LET, at the corner of Codringtou streetand Great North Road,-commanding a delightful view of the Surrey Hills estate, a well-finished Six-roomed House, with ihree fireplaces, cupboards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on, sink, &c.—Apply to R. Downey, on the premises; or to Mr. Baxter, corner of Karangahape and Newton Roads. BT.OR SALE, the schooner Mary Ann.— JD Apply to Shirley W. Hill, Commission Agent, Fort-street. TO LET, a seven-roomed House, gas and water laid on. Veuotian Blinds, large Flower Garden and Allotment.—H. Partington, Stichbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, a large Shop aud Dweliing- House in VVakefield-atreet; alsoal-roomed House adjoining; 3ft. passage between both houses; well and carefully built; good well, garden, &c.—Apply on the premises or to Mr Lennox. FOR SALE, a four-roomed House, with one or two allotments, Edwin-street, Newton. Well finished, excellent garden, and good welL—Apply P. Rosser, on the premises. TO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage inPnrnell; rent 6s.—Apply to Mr Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. 'OOGERS' EMPORIUM, PONSONBY. A Novelty.—New Guinea Almonds, 6d.; Butter. Bd.; B_utter,_9d.; Pastry Butter, 7d. TtT'lG'H'T SCHOOL.-S. Matthew's _Ln School, Hobson-street. Evening Classes will commence at 7.30, in lieu of 7 o'clock, until further notice.—Bth November, 1877. STRAYED, a Bay Bob-tail Cob, white stripe on face ; no visible brand; running here a fortnight. Owner can have him by pay ing advertisement.—Jno. Smyth, Waitakerei, 7th November, 1877. TO LET, a good Brick House in Vincent street; 7 rooms. A 10-roomed House in Hobson-street; water laid on. A Shop in Wynd ham-street— Apply to H. W. Heath, Bank Buildings. TO NURSERYMEN, BUTCHERS, AND CATTLE DEALERS. To Let, for a term, 50 Acres of Rich Land in grass, in the township of Te Awamutu, particu larly suitable for the above. Good Business sites for any trade. . For particulass apply to D. B. ORCBARD, No. 18, Insurance Buildings. ROFESSOR HENNIKE.—CaII on Mr. Dargaville on Monday or Tuesday. TO LET, Shop and Dwelling, Victorla street west: good stand for a Milliner or Dressmaker.—R. Bartley, near Gas Works. T^TORTH SHORE.— To Let, the Resi- JLi dence lately occupied by W. S. Cochrane, Esq.—Apply R. and R. Duder. TO LET, five roomed Cottages in Pon sonby and Parnell. — Apply to Benj. Tanner, Agent, corner of Shortland and Queen treets. .<■....



QT. LUKE'S, MOUNT ALBERT. Social Gathering will be held on THURSDAY, the 22nd instant, in a building on the grounds of A. K. Taylor, Esq. Tea will be served at 6.30 p.m. Concert (In strumental and Vocal), Addresses,, Readings, &c., at 8 p.m. Tickets, 25., may be had of the Book-sellers, Queen-«treet; Post-office, Eden Terraoe; and at Mr. Owen's, Whau. 'Busse_ will leave Union Bank corner at 5, 5.30, and 6 p.m.; and tho Whau at 6 p.m. TKT ESLEYAN CHURCHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY*. PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. W, Kiik ; Evening, 6.30. Rev. W. J, Williams. PARNELL.—Morning, IL, Rev. J. Wallis ; Even ing-. 6.30, Mr. Wykes. GRAFTON ROAD. — Morning, lh Rev. W. Tinsley: Evening, 6.30, Rev. T. Buddie. UNION-STREET.—Morning, 1L Mr. Jessop; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Martin. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11. Rev. T. Buddie ; Evening. 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. NEW NORTH ROAD.—Afternoon, 2.30, Rev. W.-Kirk; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Ewington. NORTH SHOi-E. — Morning, 11, Mr. Salter; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Salter. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning. 11, Mr. Wykes. T ORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY -_L__ SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday. Nov. 11.—Morning: "The Dark ness of Life illumined.'' Evening: "Problems of our Future Immortal Life." The Evening Service will close at 7.45. ITIiTfEirMETHODIS T FREE "U CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert street.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at U ; Evening, at 6.30. TT NITED METHO Di S T EREE \A CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vinoent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at U. Evening, at 6.30. mHEATRE ROY AL.—Sunday Evening I JL Sei vices (under the conduct of th« Young Men's Christian Association), November 11,1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at S, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. f&RIMHTVE METHODIST CHURCH, | ii... Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services:— j Morning, at 11, Rev. W. 3. Williams; After- ' J noon, at 3, Rev. A Webb; Evening, at 6.30, I Rev. R. Taylor. TDWANGELISTIC SERVICES, Parnell j JJUJ Hall.—Evangelistic Services will (D. V.) be resumed TO-MORROW EVENING, at 0.30, when two addresses will be given. Moody and Sankey's Hymns used. TtT OTICE.—The Rev. W. Tinsley will _L V. preach his Farewell Sermon To-niorrow afternoon, at Newmarket, at half-past 2. QT. STEPHEN7^ PRESBYTERIAN KJ CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, I and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Ruuciman. QT. ANDREW'S CHURCH. — Divine Kj Service will be conducted To-morrow, in the Morning by Rev. Mr. Runcimau ; and in the E veninu', by Re v. Mr. Macnicol. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services:— To-morrow—Morning, at 11. and Evening, at 6.30. Rev.B. J. Westbrooke. |p O NGREGATIONALCHURCH, KJ Beresford-street. —Sunday Services, Nov. 11.—Rev-. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning, at 11,- and in the Evening, at 6.30. Subjects:—Morning: "Glorifying God." Even- j ing : Exposition of the Book of Proverbs. XV. " Superiority of Wisdom." _Ti H OR A L HALL. | FREE THOUGHT LECTURES. | MR. CHARLES BRIGHT i Will Deliver his Second Lecture on SUNDAY : EVENING, November 11, 1577, at the Choral Hall, j Sobject: "MATERIALISM, POSITIVISM, I AND SPIRITUALISM." ! I ADMISSION—FREE. i Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at S p.m. I Collection to defray expenses. T OST, on Friday night, between Mrs. j YLA Kempthorne's house, Parnell, and the ! residence of Rev. R. Burrows, St. Stephen's I Road, a Pair of Gold Spectacles, glasses cut. | Whoever will bring the same to either house j Vv-_.ll be rewarded. ~\f OST, in the Domain yesterday, au I JU infant's White Square, trimmed with I pink.—Finder will bo rewarded by leaving same at this office. 'fZ"IE GLOVES.—First choice Josephine, j _______ stitched backs, sizes 6, 6i. 6,, 7, 7-?-. and ; 7 1. 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 j Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap.—W. Eyre, i Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. ' "OAZAAR ! BAZAAR ! BAZAAR ! i __> NOTICE. The Ladies of the Franklyn Road Primitive >■ Methodist Church desire to thank the friends '' who havo already contributed money and I articles for the coming Bazaar; and they re- I spectfully request that those friends who have j promised help will kindly send in their articles I by Monday, the 19th instant, or intimate the ■ nature of the articles they intend to contribute. j as the Committee wish to make final arrange- ' ments. ; _-_EJi^..>JsS>*&cll_*_ i THOROUGH OF PARNELL.' ELECTION OF MAYOR. j Tho Annual Election of Mayor for the Borough I of Parnell will bo held on WEDNESDAY, the : 28th November instant. I MONDAY, the 19th instant, is the day, and > the Council Office, Manukau Road, is the place for the Nomination of Candidates. J. H. 110 RNE, „_._, __ , Returning Officer. 10th November, 1377. T> OA R D OF EDUCATION. The NEW SOiCOOL at ELLERSLIE will be OPENED on MONDAY, the 12th instant, at 9.30 o'clock a.m. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. T^LLERSLIE SPORTS. The Prizes won at the above Sports yesterday will be paid to the winners on THURSDAY EVENING, at the Thames Hotel. JAMES A. BROWN. JjT O T I C E. A BOX Hes unclaimed at our office, addressed " Mr. William Mudell, Wavorley Post-office. Newmarket, Auckland." The owner will please call without delay. COMBES & DALDY, 27, Queen-street. «52&^^ A UCKLAND STEAM PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will laave Queen-street Wharf for Napier direct _ on TUESDAY, the 13th instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. BR ANS TON & FORSTi-ER, COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTERS, BELLHANGERS, &C, &C. Having mported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS', as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to snit any Buildings Water Meters (Gue3t'and Ghrymes) Water Engines, 1 to. 6 h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Fotmduy, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland June 23. XS77. I~F~T" AUCTION", TAURANGA, In aid of Trinity Church, will be held the First Week in DECEMBER. Contributions are respectfully solicited, and may be left with Mr. E. Wayte, and Mr. Thos. Turrell, Booksellers, Queen-street. ONG TUNNEL GOLD MINING COIVIPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (2nd) of Ihreepeuce per Share, has this day been made by the Directors, upon the Capital of the Com pany, payable to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street (next Post-office) Auckland, on or before Saturday, 17th Novem ber, 1877g ROBERT HORNE, Auckland, 7th November, 1877.



"RTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. COAL OR COKE. Public Works Office, Wellington, 18th October, 1577. Written Tendei-s will be received at this otlice up to noon on TUESDAY, the 20th November, 3877, for the supply of Coal cr Coke from the Ist January to 31st December. 1878, to tho Railways at Napier, Wellington, Foxton, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Greymouth, Westport, Nelson. Pic ton, Lyttelton, Timaru. Oamaru, Port Chalmers, and Invercargill. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wel lington, and marked outside "Tender for Coal." Specifications and form of tender can be seen at the Offices of Railway Managers. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Tcle..raph Ofiice by noon of tho same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a Railway Manager's Office by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be made payable in Wellington in favour of tha Receiver-General's Deposit Account, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Enginoer-in-Chief. J^EW ZEALAND RAILWAY. COAL OR COKE. Public Works Office. Wellington. ISth October, 1577. Written Tenders will be received at this oftlec until NOON on TUESDAX, the 20th November, 1577, for the supply of Coal or COKK lrom the Ist January to 31st December, IS7-, to the Railways at Kaipara and Punui. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked out side '-Tender for Coal." Specification and forms ot tender can be seen at the offices of Railway Managers. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegiaph Office « by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a Railway Manager's Office by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque specially marked by a banker as gcod for twenty-one days, and to be made payable in Wellington in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. HP O ~B U I L D E R S\ Tenders will be received until noon of the ! 20th instant, for the Erection of a Brick Build ing in Queen-street. R. KEALS Se SON. Architects. mENDERS FOR. SUPPLY OF -1. TIMBER 0 Town Clerk's Office, Nov. 9,1877. The City Council will receive Tenders until ! 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, November the lith, for j Supply as above, in terms of snecifications at j the Oilice of the City Surveyor, Qneen-3treet. Tenders to bo endorsed as above, j The Council do not bind themselves to accept ; any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. I j |lorth Auckland j DISTRICT RACES, 1 TO BE HELD A T DARGAV ILL E, 1 ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, ] 21st and 22xd NOVEMBER. i Stewards : i Air. George Clark Mr. Taurau Kukupa ; _Mr. E. Mitchelson Mr. C. H. Croxton I Mr. P. Netana Mr. J. Quirk I Mr. R. F. Spencer Mr. H. Dunn ; Mr. Wm. Marriner Mr. R. Masefield. i Judge: Starter: , Doctor Norton. Mr. A. Bonar. ' Clerk of the Course : Mr. Leslie Marriner. Handicapper : Mr, Wm. Percival. FIRST DAY. . MAIDEN PLATE, of 20 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Weight for age. Distance, 1_ miles. For all I Horses that have never won an advertised race, ! WANGAREI CUP HURDLE RACE, of 20 soys : Entrance, 1 soy. Welter weight for age- Distance, 2 miles; over eight flights of ; hurdles 3ft 6 iv. For all horses that have i never won a Hurdle Race previous to starting. , DARGAVTLLE CUP, of 30 soys. Weight for age. Distance, two miles. Entrance, 2 soys. Maidens at starting allowed: 3-year-old, 71b.; i -1 years. 101b.; 5 years, 1-ilb.; 6 years and asred, 1 211 b. Winners of any race value 30 so vs.,"7lb. extra ;50 soys., lilbs.; 100 soys., 211bs. NATIVE RACE, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s. For horses to be the bona fide property of and I ridden by Natives. Distance, 2 miles. Catch ; weights. Second horse to save his stakes Post entry. ! BUSHMAN'S PURSE, of 15 soys. Entrance, 15s. For all horses the property, on Ist Oct ' of Settlers living North of the Whau. Winner j of Maiden Plate or Dargaville Cup, 71b. extra | of both, 111b. Welter weight for age. | PONY RACE, of 5 soys. Entrance, 10s. For I ponies U hands and under. Top weight, 9 j stone ; libs, allowed for every inch under 11 i hands. Distance. 1 mile. Post eutrv. SECONDiDAY. I HOKIANGA CUP HURDLE RACE (Handi- I cap), of 25 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Accept ance, 1 soy. Distance, 2 miles; over 8 flights of hurdles 3 feet 6 inches. Second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Handicap : to appear by 8 o'clock on night of First ! SETTLERS" PURSE, of 20 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Welter qWeight for age. Distance, 2 I miles. For h rses the bona fide property on ; Ist October of Settlers North of the Whau. j Winner of weight for age race at this meeting to carry 7 lb., of two such 14 lb. extra. ; NATIVE SCURRY, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s. i 1 mile heats. For horses owned and ridden by Natives. Catch weights. Second horse to save his stakes. Post entry. KAIPARA HANDICAP, of 25 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. A cceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 1J miles. Handicap to appear by 8 o'clock on night of First Day's Races. FORESTERS' PLATE, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s. Distance, 1 mile. Catch .weights. Post entry. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 10 soys. En trance, 10s. Distance, 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. To be run under the rides of the Auckland Racing Club. No entry will be received for any of the Races except upon this condition, that all disputes, claims, or objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or those whom they may appoint :—their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. Entries, not otherwise specified, on Tuesday, 20th November. Qualification fee, 1 soy. W. B. BUCKHURST, ___ _ Secretary. piOME & SEE HERBERT H. SMITH'S Vy £_r FIRST PRIZE *©fc SELECTION OF WROUGHT IRON RANGES Portable and for Setting in. IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SIDE OVENS, for Country Settlers. IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS, nearly 3,000 in use. IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES For Wood or Coal. Improved Patent CHIMNEY TOPS, guaranteed to Cure Smoky Chimnies. Improved Wrought Iron SHIP'S STOVES, over 500 in use. FROM THE AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, Durham-street West. Illustrated Price Catalogues and Circulars FREE GRATIS. ' V H. H. S. has taken First Prize for Seven Years consecutively. mHE INDIAN FAMINE FUND. NOTICE.—The Committee having this day resolved to CLOSE all Subscription Lists by the 15th inst., it is respectfully requested that all Persons having Lists will return them to me on or before that date. F. G. EWINGTON, Hon. Sec, T^EVONPORT CLUB. A. Paper on "Education," by Mr. M. Frost, will be read by Mr. a. KING, in the Devonport Hall, on MONDAY, 12th instant, at 8 o'clock. Admission, fees. ELL SIN KING.-The under signed, having had experience in Well sinking, will Sink Weils either by day or con tract.— Address: R. Wooderson. Karangahape Road; or at this office. ■JT O ~~T I C E. TEA will be piovided in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Newmarket, on FRIDAY the 9th inst., at 6.30. Tickets at the door, ls 6_.' each. BOARD and Residence" for a single °-en tleman in a private family.—Mrs. Fuller Nicol s Cottage, foot of Grey-street. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, Parnell,- I A comfortable Sitting and Bedroom, suit able for a-single gentleman; no other boarders. —Address office of this paper.



I TNDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND, THE CONCERT DV the CHORAL SOCIETY In aid of this I' tud, will take n'ace in the Hal;, -.ymonds-street,* on TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, When wili be performed an adaptation of Racine's Tragedy, ATHALIE MUSIC BY MENDELSSOHN). The Rev. R„ S. Hassard has kindly consented to read the Dramatic Passages. Part 11. 1. March, "An Schicsiug Holstein" (Gung'l) 2. Song-, Vocal Valse, "U Bacio'(Arditi)—MlSS Vaughan 3. Song— Gentleman Amateur •1. Song, "Lo! Hero tiie Sabre ot my Sire! $£ m,the opei"1 ot' the "Orand Duchess, Offenbach)— Miss Leap 5. Waltz, " Tan_tleider" (Gung'l). Concert to commence at S p.m. Tickets, 3s„ 25., Is., may be had from Messrs Upton and Co., or from any member of the Choral Society's Committee, or the Famine Committee. Plan of the Hah m Upton and Co.'s, where all 3s. tickets may be numbered for reserved seats. NOTICE 0 F li E M OVAL. The UNION INSURANCE COMPANY have REMOVED to the Premises NEXT TO THE COLONIAL BANK. R. 11. STEVENSON. jg~O^rEITY~Ol r ~ A R TIS T K The ART EXHIBITION will open* in the Museum Buildings on WEDNESDAY. 21st November, for Private View. Admission by Honorary Members Ticket-. After that date it will be open to the Public. Contributors must send in their works by November Sth. J. SYMON3, Hon. Sec. MERC HAN TS, AGENTS, and AvJL others, can have Office Books Rtded and Bound, any pattern, to suit lequirement. Magazines, Music, and other V, orks bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder Machine Ruler, and Account Book IManutac turer, next door to Evening Star ofiiec *■ v's _i dJhajii-Mreat. TAXATIONAL -b^_ETXNI_) MARINE A-N INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Cafital £1.000,000 Reserve £65,000 This purely Local Company Insures against l_ IRK; and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LO WE S T C U RRENT RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims HENP.Y E. WILLIAM'S, Manager, -.ucklaad Bran i JUST PUBLISHE D, *J Bvo., Cloth, 2s. 6d. ■' LIONS IN THE WAY," AND " LUCK," By J. C. FIRTH. Can be obtained through any Bookseller c Storekeeper, in Town or Country. EDW. WAYTE, Publishep., Auckland -_i^-_^l£____^__M^^__^Si__^i^s A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE -____- RAILWAY. WAIKATO TO AUCKLAND. on9 n Thursday and Friday, November 29th and 30th, Single Tickets issued at Newcastle for Auckland, will be available return up to and including Monday, 3rd December. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. VF^l. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST. Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort will be RE-OPENED TO-MORROW (Saturday). New and substantial Premises have l^en erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, -.vhich will be found furnished with due regard to comfort ami convenience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trams, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. CHARLES VEITH. M°NuME N T A L JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan and Co., in resuming Business on his own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown, Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receive a share of patronage and will warrant good workmanship and' material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble Avork taken. The smallest order thankfully received. tST Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, Same side as Greyhound Hotel. THURSDAY, NOVEMBEK 15. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday next, 15th inst. at 11 o'clock, About 500 Volumes Books, eainprislng Novels, Journals, and Periodicals School Books, Scientific Works, includ ing The Builder, Civil Engineering Neville's Hydraulics, Natural Philo sophy, Measuring, Surveying, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, WINE BOTTLES, VASES, BRONZED FIGURES, ETC. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart . ,„ Fort-stret, on Tuesday next, 13th instant! at 11 o clock, 8 cases, containing Perfumery, Fancy Soaps, Wine Bottles, Vases, Bronzed Figures, Violet Powders. Lead Pencil* Razor Paste, Hair Dyes, Faiicy Earrings' Crosses, Brooches, &c. Sec.. i -sec. • sec SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15. THE REMUERA YxiRDS, FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle At 2 o'clock. 100 head Fat Cattle. At 1 o'clock, 200 Store Ewes and Lamb 3 300 Fat Sheep 100 Fat Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. B. TONKS R. C. CARR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. I AMERICAN CHAIRS ! AMERICAN CHAIRS ! (Oak and Walnut). B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock 200 CASES AMERICAN CHAIRS (Oak Hl\J\J and Walnut), consisting of Dining, Windsor, .hort-aT-in, Racking Gre cian, Douglas. Office, Cane, Back spring, Garibaldi Dining, Sec