NATIVE LANDS' BILL. __ Mr Bees moved ihe second reaumg of the Native Lands' Act Amendment Bill He explained that nov. ;" i< a us fives owned a certain block of laud they did not knoAV whom to pay reni to, re- titles AVC_e_ no,. equal, and perplmps would not be indi vidualised for year*. This Bill proposed to make all rights equal mini the laud passed through the Court, so that Euro peans might be protected in paying rent m equal proportions. Noav if the lessee did not pay his rent, the natives had no redress. Their rights were _ot_ defined. They could not sue on v .defined titles. Mr Sutton oppo.od .ho -Jill ao litigious. Mr Whitakcr, Avhile not opposing second reading, Avould propose amendments in Committee. Some " clauses were retro spective, and Avouhi have a prejudicial effect. He Avon hi help in Committee to make the Bill workable, as it wms good in principle. Mr Bees in reply said that Mr Fox had said the natives hud not been consulted on the matter. The Bill had been circulated in Maori. Be avoul. agree to any reason able amendment iv committee. A clause ought to be retrospective, Avhere no rent had been paid for year. ; and it did not apply to cases where rent bad been paid. At the request of Mr Tairoa, Mr Bees agreed to refer the Bill to the Native Affairs' Committee. The second reading av;-s agreed to, PROGRESS WITH "BILLS. The folloAving Bills passed second reading: Public Libraries, District Drainage Amendment. The Municipal Corporations' amendment passed through all remaining stages. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. In committee on the Auckland College and Grauimer School Bill, the following amendments were made: The Board to consist of the Mayor, hvo members to bo elected by the Board of Education, and four to be elected by members representing the provincial district of Auckland in the Rouse of Representatives. Power avus taken to borrow ten thousand pounds in addi tion to seven thousand in hand, Power is also given ho-.he establish, sent of other schools in Auckland Isthmus in con formity Avith the trust. Mr O'Rorke has tabled n motion that the paddock behind Govcrr menfc PI ouse be given as a site for the CoJloge and Grammar School. MrLusk is not satisfied AA'ith this elective principle, but dread of the defeat of the Bill altogether has imp-re <sod him with the pro priety of accepting the decision of the other members. The Bill passed. PETITIONS. The following petitions have been sent in to the Committee of .he House of Re presentatives :■ —roar -a -a; residents of the Thame, and Waikato districts, praying the Government to construct a line of railway from the Thames to Hamilton, or give such guarantee as may induce private individuals to construct the line. The Committee report that the petitioners will most likely be enabled to carry out f.ho work trader the provisions of the Dis trie. Railway Bill. Eiity-t.ro settlers of \_ K-iikapakapa pray that a road be constructed between Kau kapakapa and the Kaij-aia railway terminus at HelensA-ille. But this work, the Co- mittee consider, should be carried out by the County Council nr other govern ing body of the district ; else, in the petition of the residents of Eden district, praying that a pe__i„_ent sewer be constructed to drain a lagoon of 2A acres, Avhich is. offensive and deleterious, especially during _h_ cu-imer months. Respecting the petition for a platform at Ngaruawahia where the train may stop, for the convenience of passengers, the Com mittee's opinion is, that this is a matter for the consideration of Government. In reply to the petition of eight members ofjthe Thames Borough Council, objecting to the appointment of-an officer of the Thames Council as Mining Inspector, and praying that such Inspector I. appointed by the Colonial Government, and be entirely free from local control ; the Committee consider that, as a general rule, local bodies should have poAver to appoint, pay, and dismiss all officers necessary to carry on their respective duties. (FHO-C ANOTHER COIItISf.POND-NT.) _y tl——_-_.*- W:.__-:-lW ■». - . \*a _ra_u__>U-_ U V. i_«- S^.r^'W Y'P' %'<'\'y:~>-P'.:;. It is rumoured that the Government con template throwing up the sponge, and asking the Governor for a disolution. Ondit that Ivlr Fitzherbert A-.iil resigh the Speaker ship to become Premier, and that Mr Rolleston will succeed him. Mr Stafford ayes trying hard all yesterday to induce Mr Curtis to return to the Ministerial fold. When las. teen in company with Mr Cum., Stailoid w&s shaking his head after the manner of a heavy parent reproving an erring son.

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I think that football is the mosi manly game the British nation can piay. I ioined the Kick-up-in-the-air Club, and we played c -.-cry. other team and beat them. Cur rules were—Avin fail iy it you can, but win. We found that the surest v.'ay to gain the victory was to treat the other cide as if they v:ero nine pins, and knock them down. My duty in the , field Avas to duck down v> hen an opponent ran ! towards me, and lumping .addou'y up, go head first into their stomachs, aud lay tnciii on their backs. This ie called backnlay. Another good plan Avas to run after a feiloAV and giA-e him a kick behind, tippling him foi-.7a.rd on his face. This is called for AA-ard play. Being short of stature 7 ana net a top weight, and forget what my figure is. i_ knew it is some part of a ton, as I heard sores one say it iras a ton, bar twenty huadre. , bwA don't know what he meant, as there are so r_r-__..v siaug phrases in ase now.a-days, which it is not: -assy to learn all at once, though I know a tidy few. NIPPLR REPORTS PROGRESS. Since writing the above I have learnt another Avrinkle at football. It is the knee touch ala Maori. Give 'em the knee, and thai, doubles them up'quick. Next year the " iviek-up-in-the-air Club" are going to buy a few of _V_.r May's prize Lincoln rams, and train them to buttiu. at the opposite side, and knocking them down. The noble game of football is but in its infancy, and will next vttir develop strong1-", but I must not tell talcs out of school. The new Athletic Club avIII do agree— colonial good. Of course I.ioined it, and'feci a better man already. T have felt like a Icing in sport ing matters ever since. HARES AND HOUNDS. The first event can .. oil" on a Saturday. It Avas an immense success. Three gentlemen hares started with bags frill of paper, which were scattered behind them as they ran. Twenty-three gentlemen hounds followed, and we ran like the wind. It was groat sport, in deed it was. I s:ot into a cart, and rode nearly all the way back, which ie a very good plan, and prevents one from getting too-tired. Some of them ran all the way there and back, and I was proud of my club. Some jumped ever hedges and gates ; I always jumped underneath, itis too dangerous to jump oA.r hedges in line weather, as one might jump on. to some happy coivplc banking in the sunshine of love. Nippek. "SEQUEL TO THE GAY LOTHARIO." W_ some time back crave an account of the doings of a heartless scoundrel, end we can now give the sequel to the same iv another colony. NeAV Zealand becoming too hot ior him, he left for another colony, and Aye have it from a resident in Sydney that Ibis same individual became a resident in iae suburbs of Sydney, and on his door Avas seen, on a plate as brazen as his own &c, A., and a number of oilier alphabetical .fictions; and he a. as on the point of. being united in matrimony for the third or fourth time to an amiable, beautiful, but too con fiding young lady. Fortunately the babble burst in time to save this poor victim to his deceptions, and it was discovered that besides Inning two or three Avives actually hying, there are three or four A-ictims of his villany into whose family he has brought continued disgrace; one in our own colony. As this shameless and heart less character Avas burned in effigy, in a country district here, for his atrocious con duct, we would like to give a caution to j i

! young ladies clscAvbere, wherever he may turn up, as be has left Sydney, and will doubtless carry on his villanous conduct elseAvhere. Parents should be on their guard against such characters, for their duty it is to be Avatchful. Such a character should be drummed out of decent society ! wherever he pokes his head, and avoided | by all respectable people.

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To-"OaliOvv is the day appointed tor lac ! annual steeplechases and hurdle races m ' connection with the above Club. The . weather promises to be everything that is | desired, and Aye may therefore expect a ': very enjoyable afternoon. To make the | dav~ more of a holiday than ordinary Saturdays, nearly all _ our -principal I merchants have undertaken to close at 112 o .dock. A series of special trains will ] leave for toe course at frequent intervals, commencing at noon, and returning from 1 i Ellerslie at 2.17 p.m., 3.2., 3..0., 4. 1 ay., j i 4-48., and 5.15. The coarse is in splendid I i condition, and nearly all the horses I engaged are reported sound and well. i Mr E. Perkins, with his usual enterprise, I has purchased the gate-money nod booths I for the day, and as he has given a very I liberal sum, Aye hope that hi» pluck Avill ; not go unreAvarded.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

THE TIPPLERS OF SOCIETY. Nicholas MeGrath, John Taylor, Wm. Middleton, John DaAvs, George Smith, Patrick Mnlcahy (of the Mulcahy Bros.), W. Anderson, and John Nines, Avere fined os each for being drunk. An elderly female was also subjected to tire same ! penalty for a like offence. OBSCENE LANGUAGE ! John McMahon Avas charged with using j obscene language in Abercrombie-.treet, on j the 28th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Laishiey appeared for prisoner, and stated that the young man vras under grievous provocation in consequence of his father's brutal conduct, and the language j Avas used inside the house, and not in the public street, as stated in the imformation. He hoped the Court Avould take the circumstances into consideration, and deid as leniently as possible Avith the defendant. His Worship considered that the lan guage used Avas of a very disgusting character, and such as should not have been used under any circumstances. Fined 40s and costs, or in default 1. days' imprisonment Avith hard labour. ASSAULT. A charge of assault of a very trivial I character was Avithdrawn by permission of the Court. I This was all the business. i

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: This attractive sporting performance Avas again produced at the Theatre Royal, and excited much enthusiasm among the audience. The scenic illustrations Avere excellent, and, as far as possible, all the characteristic, of Kpsom DoAvng were introduced. Mr Wheatleigh acted the character of Nat Gosling, the experienced jockey,whose show-up was life-like, and his turf ILncro very exact. The ride from London to Kpsom by road on a fine May morning, is one of the most beautiful treats that can bo con ceiA-ed. .All nature is there clothed in her fail spring dress, Avirh flowers and sweet brier in her 'bosom, and primroses at her dewy feet. All is hurry, scurry, Avorry, flurry, on a Derby day. Crack go a thou sand whips, and on rush the vehicles of «7erv deseriotion across Clapham Common, over Balham Hill, through Tooting and Merton double gates, within o hundred yards of the site of the villa where Nelson mid Lady Hamil ton resided at the beginning of the present century (now a bleaching ground), on and on. past Morde.n Hall, and Dame Durdcn _, at the sign of the " Crown," Avhich once bore a poetic inscription.— " Ye sportsmen so gay, Avho driA-enp and dOAvn, From London to Epsom, that neat wooden town, Don't, for-cet old Dame Durden. at the sign of the "Crown," And taste of her spirits, and amber so orown.'' Ail these memories of a day at Kpsom. were reA'ived by Boucioanlt. striking drama of the " Firing Scud," bat as the drama was noticedat length in oar last issue, repetition is unnecessary. The performers exerted themseh-es to the ut most, and the representations of Mr Alexander do serve special notice: hisi actinic wr.s exceed ingly clever and successful. Miss Tiiiy Andrews was graceful as Julia. The drama Avas well presented throughout, and the "Flying Scud." was in excellent condition. The various parts Avere sustained with much animation, ana will be rcp.ated this evening.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FISCOI OVil OAVN COKEESPONDEXT.) GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. A herd of cattle arrived here to-day from Napier overland. It was brought as an ex periment by Mr Trouthuk, of Pcta.no. He will briny 200 head next trip. "ENTERTAINMENTS. An amateur entertainment for the widow of Charles Rowley, drowned in Auckland harbour, realized £46. An entertainment, given by the children i of St. Joseph's Convent tOAvards the build in;:' fund, realised £31. I The Domesday watersupply "is to be J extended to the Waitekauri and Moana tairi. Residents are asking for it. Mining dull. R The Waitekauri yield was from 30 head, running one month. CALEDONIAN CRUSHING. Caledonian- —Crushing has bee;, com pleted, but the retorting has not taken place, as blanket washings are iioav going through the berdans. This Avili. ho finished to-morroAv afternoon, after Avliich the gold Avill be placed on the lire. During the past two days the amalgam on the plates looked excellent, and it is thought that the return Avill average L.Oozs, if not more. In the . mine, all hands are employed securing the ground on No. 6 lode from Avhero the crush in. stuff came. SHAREMARKET. Moanatairi : sales,*£6 55,; sellers £&los ; j buyers, £6. Alburnia : sales, £5 15s ; sellers, £5 17 6d ; buyers, £5 12s fid. Old Golden Calf : sales, 10s. Piako : 15s 6d. NeAv Morning Star : 7s. Caledonian tribute, Mclnnes aiid party, realised S4oz 9dAvt from ten tons. RUSSELL, this day. Loaded, Spitfire. Sailed : Ruby, Arrivals : lona, from north, the towed the Mary Annison to sea out of Whangaroa harbor. The lona, for Auckland, Avith cattle, and the folloAving passengers :—■ Messrs Briers, Wyle~J and Shera. Four more whale.oats, belonging to natives, leave to-morrow for the whaling ground. i ROTORUA, tliis day. MAORI IMAGE FOR THE MUSEUM. | Pnkaki, the celebrated carved image, or j shade of Mennkn, secured by Judge Fen- ! ton for the Auckland Museum, left here i yesterday to be shipped to Auckland. A j great tangi and Avar dauee takes place on 1 Wednesday night to speed its journey. [I'PvESS AGENCY.] j WELLINGTON, this day. i CHARGE OF ARSON. Tv the case of Daniel Haggerty, charged j with arson, the second jury avus locked up all last might, and discharged this morning, not having agreed. The ease will be tried next Monday before a third jury, and another .judge. It has leaked out that on the first jury there were originally seven for conviction, and five for acquittal ; and then they changed to eleven for acquittal, and one for coiiA-iction. On the second jury eleven neAV men Avere for conviction, but the twelfth, Avho had been on the previous jury, stood out for acquittal. KUr.iARA. this day. CHARGE OF MURDER. Thomas Ryan was brought up on a jhar^e of murdering Joseph Daniels on March the .10th. There are seventy witnesses to be examined. The case is pre ceding.

■ j OAMARU, this day. j DUNTROON RACES, i PrODUCTB Pi ATS ;1% miles; 40 soys.— • ) Ferryman, 1 ; FeneAvla, 2 ; Lenga, 3. Time. \ 2miii. 41secs. ■ j Waitaki Cup Handicap ; loOsovs, and I SAveep of 2sovs for second horse ; 2 miles.— | Danebury, Sst. 12ibs., 1 ; Bide-a-Avee, Bst, i 2 ; UnknoAvn, 7st. 121b., 3. Time, 3niin. i -ITsees. Waitaki County Plat:: ; 40 soys.— I Daueburv, 9st. -lib. (41_s over), 1 , Xau f tippe, G'st. 61b., 2; Exile, Sst. 91bs., 3. i Time 2min. oosecs. I Other eA-ents uuisnportant.

! We have receiA-ed a. tabulated statement [ sheAving the progress made by the Auck- I land Savings' Bank since its establishment jin 7 347. From deposits of £47, £79, and | £90 respectively per quarter, the business has increased to £20,678 for the March I quarter, £18,518 for the June quarter, and I £20,000 for the September quarter of the i present year. Since 1872, under Mr Cam i eron's management, the increase in business j .has been very marked. The accumulated savings now amount to £101,357. This growing material prosperity among the classes Avho use the Bank is most satis factory. The programme of the sports to be held en the 9th November at Ellerslie (hardens is published to-day on a kandsoniejjjcard, ; copies of which are being distributed ; throughout Hie city and subun.s. The following is the list of events :—Prince of Wales Cup, 150 yards and 600 yards, Ist prize £20, 2nd prize £3, 3rd, £2 ; Amateur Race, 300 yards, (open to members of recog nised Cricket, Football, and RoAving Clubs, and members of the A. A. A. Club), Ist prize, Silver Cup ; Maiden Race, 120 yards, Ist ' prize £3, 2nd prize £2 ; Hurdle Pace, 220 j yards, Ist prize £3, 2nd prize £1; Mile ; Race (handicap), Ist, £5, 2nd, £1 ; Walking Race, 3 miles (handicap), Ist, £5, 2nd, £1 ; j (jumper's Bace, competitors to carry 1 caa.. I round the course, £2 ; Boy's Bace (under j 15), 100 yards, Ist, £1, 2nd, ss. The entries for the Prince of Wales Cup, are to close on ! the 27tb October, and for the other events j on the 3rd November. We are informed that at the ordinary monthly meeting of the Insurance Asso ciation held yesterday, the effectiveness of : the Avater supply as shown by the recent fire ' in Hobson-street was alluded to, and it was - resolved to re-arrange the lire rate. Avitli a j vieAV to the cla-ssification of risks, j and a further reduction. The question of ! rate., on first-class dwellings outside the ' water-supply Avas also referred to, and this j matter is also to be considered with a view ! of making a reduction on these. W. fi. Fielding, ex-agent and editor of Wise's "New Zealand Directory," has been sentenced to four months' imprisonment for embezzling £38 from Darebin Shire Council, Victoria. The Council did not press the j charge, but brought it on public grounds. Y_-_ IMPOPTAKT to all persons wishing . to furnish their house economically, to j know that the greatest Variety of Fund- ' ture and Carpets is to be seen at the CITY Hall Arcade. The proprietors have just ' added another large Show Boom entirely for Bed-room Furnitue, Avhere may be seen j very handsome Cedar, Rimu, ' Mottled Kauri, Iron, and other Bedsteads; splendid I assortment of Toilet Glasses, &c, &c. j Drawing and Diningroom Suites ready to ; deliver at a moment's notice. UpAvards of 100 patterns in Carpets to choose from ; : Tapestry, from 2s lid; Brussels, from 4s 0d ; Floor Cloths, from Is lid ; Ncav lot of Oil Canvas at 9d. Ilollovray and Garlick lay carpets and deliver their goods, free of charge, to any part of the town. Strangers and others are invited to walk through'the "Arcade" and see for them selves the quality and style of Furniture before buying.—[ADVT.l

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1877



O OAR L> O F EDUCA TIO N. 13 ! WANTED, School Teachers for the Puriri tnd Wait_kauri Schools. Application to be nade to the Chairman of the Ohinemuri School .ommittee, on or before THURSDAY, the 25th lay of October, —.77. I VINCENT B. RICE, _ Score tary. ; DOABD OF EDUCA T ION.! £> ! WANTED, a Teacher for the Henderson's j Mill School. Applications to be lodged with ! Mr. R. J. Vercoc, Henderson's Mill, from AVhoin ! urtuer information may be obtained. j ROBERT LAURIE, | Chairman Henderson's Mill Committee. ; WANTED to Rent or Purchase a : four or five-roomed Cottage, within | easy distance of town.—Address, stating terms j : and Avhere situated, to J.M., S r.\u offico. \% 7"ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply i V v at onca Custom-Hour-o Hotoi, Fori- • street^ _ : WrANTED, a steady Young Man to \ V . make- himself generally useful.— ; Greyhound Hotel. %Ylf ANTED, *• thorough General Ser- | ? . vant; must understand plain cooking. | —Apply Star Ollioe._ | WANTED, two stout Youths, for a i SaAvmill in tha country.—Apply Sash I and Door Company. j WANTED, a respectable Girl, about j 11 years, to mind a baby, and assist in ; houso Avork.—Mrs. Hill, 5, Pitt Terrace. , \7EXANTED, Improvers and Apprentices; V V also, an Improver for the machine.— Mrs. E. Combes, Dresfmaker, Grafton Road. ~%J§T ANTED, by a young man Avriting a ¥ V good hand, Avho is desirous of learning j Storekeeping, a situation as Clerk in a Genera! j Store; salary no objoct. — Address "J.W.." I Star Office. X^TANTED, immediately, to be made 7 V knoAvn that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very Large Shipment of French Felt, Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and different shapes and sizes, from the A-ery smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want Avhich Avas much felt in Auckland. AJso, the same in Boy's and Youths' sizes. "YiT ANTED KNOWN.—Some of the . I Boots have come. Men's, Women's, and Children's. Such bargains. Bo in time.— XV. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hob son-street. \7L rANTED, a 10cwt. Pile Hammer.— * 7 State terms to A.S.. Stak office. WANTED, a respectable Girl, about 12 years of age.—Airs. Kelly, Symonds street, six doors from Wyndyard Arms Hotel. TI7ANTED Known, T. McMastate. _as 77 just opened, per "Sam Mendel i_ffl " Galatea" from London, a large stock of New Drapery, Millinery, and Clothing. "TSTANTED, Buyers for a small lot of . T Corned Beef, at 25*. per lOOlbs—R. Reeves, Butcher, Victorin-street. 'VTETANTEDKNOWN, PhilliplH.lart, *' v Tailoring Department, Clothing made to measure. Weekly payments taken. X^TANTED, tAvo good Tailoresses ; con -7 7 stent employment.—Apply at once to J Williams, Fashionable Tailor, Victoria-street. ¥ RANTED, a situation as Engine- V V Driver or handy man about machinery; good references,—B.A., Post-office, Auckland. \IIANTED, an experienced Sales- I y Avoman, and Milliner.—Holloway and Garlick, City Hall Arcade. , T^yANTED, a respectable and active v 7 Lad, of about 11 years, for a general store. — Apply, Avith recommendations, this evening, at 7 o'clock, at S. Rout's. High-street. "O.TANTED, a sternly respectable woman S V as working Housekeeper for cottage at Hamilton Hotel.—Apply Mrs. Gwynne, Hamil ton. Waikato. .aCrANTED to Let, six-roomed Cottage, - V one, minute's walk from Remuera Rail w:\y Station.—Apply to G. Morris, Wakefleld street, or on the premises. T^TANTED, the Public of Auckland to V v know that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, lias just opened cut two more shipments of Men's, Boys', and Youths' Summer Clothing, Avhich will be sole at large discounts, ro make room for a third .shipment shortly expected per City of Auckland. "ST/t\"rAN TED c^car ou^ at any pi ice, V t my entire Stock of Furniture of every description, to make room to fit up the premises for public baths.—Cheap Bedding and Furni ture Mart, Victoria-street East, corner of High street. _,*__£X£_-.' Ty"ANTED, particular attention to "be T 7 given to the following important fact: | I. LeAT, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out i .'O9 pairs of Coloured Moleskins (all sizes) at is. i 6d. per pair. Be in time.



F T^TANTED, a good Finisher.—Apply t< | 7 V George Hemns, Excelsior Boot and " ! Shoo Factory. ' I "¥\/h-_NTED to Kent, a seven or eight ,! T V roomed Cottage, within 20 minute. 1 walk of Union Bank; must have a little land - and bo pleasantly situated, with Rood kitchen | rar_;-:c s-nd Ava»er supply.—Apply Mr Macquarie. ' Union Bank. UNDER the Patronage ofdTkos. Morrin B. Tonks, J. Cosgrave, J. L. Wilson, and - Joseph Pounds, Esqs.-LIME-LIGHT ENTER - TAINMENT will be gi\-en by MR. CROOK at tho Paenell Ha_„ on FRIDAY EVENING next, for the Benefit of the Widow of the late De.vis Siianagtian, who was murdered at Arm-im _.—Tickets may be obtained from iVlessra Collins, Burton, George, and Sadler, Parnell. . Price of Tickets, 2s. and Is. The Victoria and City Bands haA To kindly \-olunteored their ser vices. TXTANTED, the above fact to be made V v public, that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has made arrangements Avith a firm in the West end of London (relations), for a constant supply of f.ho most fashionable Clothing, and at the time at such large discounts for cash, that no one avIU be able to compete against him for cheapness and durability. He believes there is "Nothing like persoA-craiioe in business." ! MEET I NIG of the ATHLETIC j _e_. ; CLUB will be held, at the Charlemont Hotel, Wakefield - street, on TUESDAY, at 7.30 p.m. | Business -. Adoption of Rules. I ~A LBURNIA GIfLD MINING COM" ---| -___ PANY (REGISTERED). I J i The Share Registers will be Closed from noon on Monday, the ISth instant, until 10 a.m. on j Thursday, the 11th instant. Avhen a Dividend of ! Ten Shillings per Share Avill be payable at the ! Company's Office, Wyndhain-street. ! H. N. GARLAND, Manager. | Auckland, Ith October, 1597. I A UCKL AND SUNDAY-S CHOOL __:__ U N I O N. The Monthly United Teachers' Prayer Meefc ; in« Avill be held in the new Wesleyan Sohool , room, Pitt-Street, THIS (Friday) EVENING, at ; \ .30 o'clock. An address v. ill be gi\-en by tho i Rev. W. Kirk. The attendance of all interested : in Sunday-schools is earnestly invited. \ WREAK O F~ NATU It E. MR. GARDNER, of Epsom had put a South ! down (black face) Ram with some Ila::'-bred : Ewes, with a view to early Lambs. The ivsult, ! out of a number of Lambs four are O.i tk j Black. In this paddock wore continucu. !y i a number of Swamphons, or Pukakas. j The Lambs, which are Avell-grown and lat, can Ix. scon at the shop of A. Dornwell, Q.ic_n street. "O ANK OF NEW ZEALAND Notice is hereby given that the HALF : YEARLY G-NERAI. MEETING of the Pro prietors of tbis Bank will be held in the Banking , iioune, in Auckland, on MONDAY, the 22nd day of October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the . Half-year ending the 30th instant, the Election of a Director, and for any other business that may be brought.'befoi _ the meeting. By order of tho Board of Directors. JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector. i CJOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND : (C. MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that tiie Ordinary Half-yearly General Meeting of tho Share holders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on . MONDAY, October S, 1377, at 2 o'clock hi the afternoon, to receiA-e the Report and Balance sheet for the half year ending 31st August last, and to elect two Directors in the placo of the Hon. 11. Chamberlain and Joseph Howard. Esq., Avho relito, but ore eligible, and offer thonibolves ' lor re-election. The Transfer Books Avill be Closed from September 21 to October 8, 1877. ! By order of Die Directors. j A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Auckland, September 7, 1377. %7^Z^' t"'ie Ulldersijjned MERCHANTS, and others, of Auckland, hereby agree to CLOSE our respective Establishments at 12 noon on SATURDAY, oth October, 1577 :— Arch. Clark & Sons John Reid cc Co. B. Tonks Se Co. Grant & Morton T. & S. Morrin S. Cochrane & Son G. Av r. Binney Niccol, Hendry & Co. H. B. Morton if. F. Anderson Se Co. Owen Se Graham Shera Bros. Geo. P. Pierce (N.Z- Henry E. Williams (Na- Insurance Co. tional Insurance Co.) 2d. Jones Se Co. Auckland, »t_ October, 1877. ifl i'IEAP LEA T HE R AND BOOT \J WAREHOUSE, Higii-btreet. Leather and Shoe Grindery on Salic at Low Rates for Cash. HOOTS & SHOES-.—lnfants Boots, Od pair; Children's School Boots, 2s 6d and 3s Od parr; Women's Walking and House Boots, both kinds, 3s (id pair; Working Boys' Boots, from is Cd ; Men's Bluchers, 6s lid: ditto luastic Sides, from 7s Gd ; Bush-wearing Boots, 8s (3d, and upwards ; Men's, Women's, and Children's Slippers, A'arious, from 1b 6d to is Gd. A Balance of Ironmongery to bo sold at ex ceedingly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c., &c, At HIGH-.STREET. (Iloui _:—8.30 a.m. to v p.m. ; Saturdays, C p.m.) S. R O U T. dfi ALVAN IZ E D IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTIN G, PIPING, And all kinds ol^ Sheet Lou and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, _t the Works, Wellosley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of tho Trade. Gasiftting of every style dove at shortest notice. Experience. Workmen sent to any part of tho Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all nis arrangements for ma--factu—ing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attontion. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wkllesley-street, ATTOIfT.ANTI. Ladies' yv arehouse, WELLESLEY-3TREET WEST, JUST ABOVE lIEAVIN'S BUILDINGS. MADAME BOTTENELLI Desires to intimate to the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding districts, that she has Opened in the aboA-enamed Premises, Avith a NEW AND WELL-SELECTBD STOCK OF FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF MANTLES, JACKET., COSTUMES, &c, Sec. 'Dress and Mantle-making in all its Bf.anches. Ladies' Own Materials Made Up. MADAME BOTTENELLI, millinsr & dress at a i-c c r Wellesley-street West, Auckland. ..___ o t _. i _... c c - RICHARD* "GILES, Late 11, Wakefield-street, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER, having Removed to His New Shop, 211. QUEENSTREET, is noAv SELLING the PRIMSST MEAT at the follow ing Reduced Prices for cash :— Per lb. Fore-quarters Muttc n 2d. Legs Mutton 3d. Loins Mutton 3d. Chops -hi. Boiling Beef 2d. and 3a. Corned Beef 3d. Roast Beef id. and od. Dairy-fed Pork od. and od. Same Pe.ices all day Saturday. T ORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY a 1 SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sundaj-, October 7. — Morning: " The Power of God to Sah-ation." E\-ening: Another Sermon on Intemperance, preached by Canon Farrar, D,D., befo'e the University of Cam bridge.



(GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. o#£^^_ . .-^- v at "y"? ._*V-V 3 E sK^ s . IN TH E DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. , I N BANI.R UPT C V . ! — In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors • Act, IS7G, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy of William Kinnekney i of To Awamutu. in the Provi icial Dis '• trict of Auckland, and Colony of Ncav 1 2_alancl. Tailor, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that William Kinner ney, of Te Awamutu, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Tailor, has this day died a state ment that he is unable to meet his engagements Avith his Creditors. The first meeting of Cre ditors will be held at the Court House, Hamil ton, on FRIDAY, the 12th day of October, 1577, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Dated this 3rd day of October, 1377. T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of Court. William Mac.r__x.or Day. Hamilton and To Awaoiut.. Solicitor for the above-named .Debtor. _ : #.,S_t,^s ~*vi__i^4*_*L__ik___r T N BANK R U P T C Y. In the matter of " Tiie Debtors and Creditors Act. IS7G," and in the Bankruptcy of William Kennedy, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meet ing of the Creditors of the said William Kennedy, of Cross-street, Newton, Suburbs of Auckland, "Colony of New Zealand, Engineer, Avill be held in my oiiice, Supreme Court House, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of October instant, at 12 o'clock noon, to grunt to the said Debtor an Order of Discharge. Dated, at Auckland, th is 3rd day of October, 1877. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. W. R. Robinson, Shortland-stroet, Solicitor for William Kennedy. TNBANKR U P T C Y. In the ma.tier of "Tlie Debtors and Creditorß Act. 187G,"1' and of the Bankruptcy of William Tatteksall, a Debtor. This is to notify that William Tattersall, of Auckland, in the ProA-iucial District of Auck land, and Colony of New Zealand, Painter and Glazier, has this day llled a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, j on FRIDAY, the 12th day of October instant, at ; 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated, at Auckland, this sth day of October ' L 877. I EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar, j W_ Coleman, Vulcan Lane, Solicitor for the Bankrupt. JN THE DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND, ! JL HOLD!.-. AT AUCKLAND. I In the matter of "The Mining Companies I Act, 1572," and in the matter of the I Winding-up of the CITY OF YORK j GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). ! Notice is liercby giA.n that a statement, I shewing the Assets and Liabilities of the above : named Company, and a List of Contributories, ; has this day been lodged at my oilice, in : Wyndham-street, in the City of Auckland; and notice is hereby further given that application will bo made to the said District Court, at at Auckland, on the twelfth day of NoA'ember. : one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, !to settle the said List of Contributories; and i on such day, or at any adjournment thereof, I ! any objections to the saidlist by any Contributor ; or Creditor will be heard and adjudicated upon by the Court. ] Dated this Ith day of October. 1577. If. N. GARLAND, Liquidator of the City of York Gold Mining Company (Limited). A UCKL AN D GAS COMP ANY • ____ (LIMITED). The PRICE of COKE is REDUCED to TWENTY SHILLINGS per ton, at the Gas j Works, or delivered Avithin reasonable distances at Twenty-two Shillings and Sixpence per ton [ for cash, or monthly accounts if so agreed. By order of the Hoard. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. I Auckland, October 1,1877. l __ TKT l' 3 c c d W aREIIO US E, Next Bank of Neav Zealand, QUEEN-STREET, In conjunction Avith Mount Hobson Nursery, Remueba, Auckland. NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in their Season. Small collection of FLOAVKRING : Plant at 10s. and 205., and upwards. Collections of Ncav. Choice, anal Beautiful FLOWER SEEDS at _.., io__„ and 20s. Free by ; Post on receipt of Stamps or P.O. order. •yjp=" Ninety-day MAIZE, for seed crop, ; Ma- matured early, Ss. per bushel. j Mangol, Carrot, SAvede, Sorghum, Garden and Farm Seeds oi. all kinds. Manures, Garden Pottery and Glassware, Flower Stands and Trellises, and every requisite. : Address:-^. £. \\ RE Nj At either Establishments. | N.l?.—•Prickly Comfrey Plants, 15s. per d 0.., package included, -X X ~WOE MERCURY BAY I J-1 AND TAURANGA. Z\ i:Zm*z> — i \4^JUt^__> Thes.- i ___________ ROWENA Is DETAINED until 1 p.m. TO-MORROW. mWO POUNDS REWARD.—LOST, a \ B Pocket Book, between Custom-house- I street and Parncll. containing money, promisory I notes, and receipts.—-A reward Avill be paid to ; anyone returning same to Gee and Potter. ./..__.>;■; i ~W OST, on Monday, October 1, between ! fl . St. Paul's Church and tho Post-oulce, a j Lady's Gold Watch.—Anyone leaving same with . Mr. H. Kohn, Queen-sti-vot, will be rewa.rdcd. • T OST, between Parnell Pise and the j ____ Railway-station, a Purse containing ; money. Finder Aviil be rewarded.—Somerfield : and Leek. j LOST, from the s.s. Rotomahana, a a small Portmanteau.—Apply to M. LeA-y and Co., Queen-street. | FOUND, a 'Possum. If not claimed j Avithin twenty-four hours will be sold to | defray expense— —P. Collie, Wynyard-atreet. j LOST, between Shorthand - street and j Upper Queen-street, a purse contain- j ing a pair of Green Shell Ear-rings, set in j Gold, and some loose silver. Anyone j returning the ear-drops to the Star Office : Avill be rcAvarded. A REWARD will be paid to anyone ! ____ giving information that will lead to the j conviction of any person or persons Damaging j Walls or Culverts on the roads in the One ; Tree Hill District. R. HALL, Chairman of Read Hoard, jg ~A C R~~I L~l~ir~E. | A Reward of £5 Avill be paid to anyone Avho stiall lodge at liio Star cliice such iiij'o:-raatio_ : as shall lead to the conviction or the person or . persons who lately Stole nearly all tho Plants, 1 from the GraA'e of the lar.e Mr, Hendry Somer- ! A-el, in the Presbyterian Cemetery. i rwi W O POUND S REWA RP. ! LOST, this day. a Ten Pound Bank of NeAV Zealand Note. Tho finder Avill receive the above -, reward, by apply hi g io Star office; or to H ; QuE.lc-y. Cooper, j ■RJ" 0 T I C E. ' G. R. McNAB, j For Many Yeatis in the Employ of Messrs. j CRUIC-SHANK & Co., Begs leave to announce to his Friends, and the ! Public generally, that he has PURCHASED the j GROCERY and PROVISION BCSIXE.S of ' Mr. C. Sutton. 30, QUEEN-STREET, Avhere ! he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Of the Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public pationage. '. Shipping and Family Orders Punctually ' Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to hiro-shall • „ receive his beat 6aj:e.^__



TpOB SALE, a o-roomcd Cottage an. 1 JL. Freehold Allotment_ in Cook-street. ---> Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fori street. ~F7IOR POSITIVE SALE (cheap), on ver JL easy terms, a really good and compac I Farm of 100 acres ; tirst-class land, a largo por tioa of it in a high state of cultivation ; a Aye! built new House of six rooms, stable, &c., &c. Avith frontage to cood main road and creek The site for the intended Railway Station avII . be either on the property, or immediately ad • joining, consequently makes it a very valuabh , investment for anyone Avishing to lay out _ . township, being centrally situated, and only 1: miles Auckland by either metaled road 01 water, as well as by rail. Would be a splendid opportunity for anyone- either to farm or other wise.—Apply to John Sonnet, No. S. Quesn : *!i_a_ r __-_-_ : { "fjlOR SALE, 1,830 Acres of the Orerc JL north Block of Land, having 3 miles front age to the Bay. half way between Auckland and the Thames.—Apply to John Soppet, No. S. j Queen-street. T AXE TAKAPUNA—For Sale," chenp^ ! __J a Farm of «>1 acres, fenced, and chiefly in | grass, Aveii laid out Avith Orchard and Ornamen t tal Trees, with an eiaht-rooaied House (fur- I mshea). Out-houses. Horses, Harness. Carts, i:' JYp- ,aud Farming Implements.—Apply R. and ! R. Duaer, Land Agents. If U I l ~~°~~*- For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, AA'ithin three-quarters of a mile from lieiensville Railway Station; 200 acres of it is Avei! Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is coAored Avith timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spare, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, I or to XV. Aitken, Land Agent. I 4??>A CASH, £250 at 8 per cent,. Balance by ; .?_ <*!*_* weekly payments or 15s. Price, £360. j Comfortable well-finished Suburban Residence —S. Vaile, Shortlaud-street, i.axt Post-office. 1? 17 f| CASH, Balance by|Weekly Payments l -.An/ 6 k¥ as agreed—Nine-roomed House, suit j able for Boarding-House or Family Residence, j ten minutes' Avalk from Queen-streft.— S. Vaile, j House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. I 4J't?Qg'"h —COUNTRY STORE FOR SALE," I c*a</V(j\F. in a rapidly rising district. Cor- I ncr lot of 1 aero, Avith Store and Six-roomed j Dwelling, 1-stall Stable, Slaughterhouse, Sheds, ! Sec Price, £280. There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—S. Vaile, Land and "Estate Agent, Shortland-street. O X ACRE FARM at Pokeno. the greater por «3«J tion in grass and crops, really good land, comfortable House of G rooms, one" mile from Railway Station. Will be sold cheap.—3. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next Post-office. JL«QK —SNUG LITTLE FARM of 10 acres. d*s/<P>*J. all fenced and under cnltiA-ation, Avitii House of three rooms, Sec. good land, — miles south of Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. jf©-fl PER FOOT. Capital Building, _»£.__. Allotment 116 and SO. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The Avhole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—.. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortiarid-street. j£j> J 15s. PER ACRE.—€O acres of good Land ci.--. south of Auckland.—S. Vaile. Land Agent, Shortiand-streat. next the Post-office. 4? I Q X.-TWO DWELLING-HOUSES, near cylO. the Mechanics' Institute, for Sale. A chance for a Avorking man.—C. Williamson Vulcan Lane. X*l A to £ 1000 LEN T, on Building S_y ___ \> Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Ija.Oß SALE, a good second-hand Bread _L Cart.—Apply A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. £> *P X —FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE near Kara _w<t>_*c ngahape Road for Sale. Splendid \-iew of harbour. £35 cash, remainder weekly payments.—C. Williamson, vulcan Lane. TSkTORTH SHORE.—Several First-class A .l Houses to Let, in the best position in the district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. mO LET, in Pamell, a Grocer's Shop, JL doing a good business.—Apply to W. Var.ghan. ""OOP SALE, cheap, ; Barber Shop Fit __. tings. Sharing Chairs, Glass Doors, Look ing Glasses. Plug Basins, Razors, Brushes, &c. —Enquire this odice. "|7.OR SALE, a Farm oi 97 acres at Tau _D kau, pleasantly situated, near the banks of the Waikato RiA-er. A good portion of the Farm is subdivided into paddocks and orchard. There is a deep water boundary half round it, and 0:1 the Farm there is one of the best mill sites in the province. The Flax Mill, which is a A-ery powerful one, and supplied by a ne\~er failing stream, is Avithin 200 yards of the Waikato Railway, has been worked hitherto with great advantage to the present owner, Avhose ad vanced years necessitates his selling. There is a good six-roomed House, together Avith Dairy, and every convenience for a family. This is a rare chance for a family man, with a small com petency. In a feAv years a fortune might be made.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO BE LET, or for Sale, 12 acres of Land and a superior Flax ALU at Taukau, Avithin 200 yards of the Auckland and Mercer Railway. The water-wheel, IS ft. by 1 ft. 6 in. over, Avith iron centre, and the machinery of the most substantial description, all made by Mr. Gibbon, of Onehung... The Stream large and unfailing in summer, the Dam a high rock. The The Green Flax can be obtained from the ! natives in the Waikato, and combed to the j mill by rail at a A-ery reasonable rate. The dressed fibre can be sent to Auckland for about 1 10s to 12s per ton. The mill is capable, with one ! srh of 5 or G men and boys, of finishing one ton j of fibre per week.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, I Esjate Agent, Anckl.md. '_ WORTH SHORE.-A six-roomed Fur ! A.% nislied House to Let; splendidly fur- j U——led, and Avell situated. Also,'several Dwel ling-houses and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. I Duder. HHO BE LET, at a low rent, to a really ! _&_ eligible tenant, a comfortable and Aveh- | situated five-roomed Cottage.—Apply to F. W. Daily, Land Agent, Shortland-street. 1 1 10 LET, a .-roomed Bruise, <in Chapel ___ street, near St. Matthew's Church.— Enquire on the premises. r|IO~LET, a Cottage, in Norfolk-street, JL Ponsonby, neAvly painted, papered, \-ar- \ nished, fitted with sice-board, cupboards, and i pantry. Range in kitchen, water-laid on; large ' garden Arith fruit trees. Rent, Gs. Gd. per week. —Apply W. McKinstry. Ponsonby. mO LET, a small Cotfewre; rent, ss.— ! JL Apply Mr. Rogers, Grey .trect. j HHO LET, in Parueß, a comfortable . JL Sitting and Bedroom, for a single gentle- j men, in a quite family; no other boarders.—For address apply at this office. ITTIO LET, two or three unfurnished Rooms ! j _ in a pleasantly situated house.—Apply to j Mrs. Carlyie, Grafton Road. mO LET, 30 acres of Grass Land, two JL miles from town.—Apply CD., at Mr j Easdown's. Queen .tree t. njlO LET, a sea-en-roomed House, top of JL Grey-street, left-hand side.— Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. '"FIO LET, Shops in V\ rellesley-strcet, -JL abOA-e Hewin's buildings, now nearly com pleted.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- Rouse-street. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fitting?!, fire-proof strong-room, arge dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the laAv, wine, or general nercantiie business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TIT.OR SALE, 254 acres Good Land, near MP Wairoa South.—For particulars apply to L F. Stewart, Commission Agent, Shortland itreet. If^rbßTH SHORE.—Wanted Tender., for ; Lai Draining and Ploughing the property of ! Mr. Justice Gillies. North Shore. All particu- j ars at Post-office Store.—O. Mays. i^fORTH SHORE.-To Let, near the ; J_^ Wharf, a well-furnished Cottage.—Early I tpplication is necessary to Oliver Mays. 0-« ft(\ HE W A R D. J A Reward of ONE HUNDRED POUNDS | £103) Avill be paid to anyone giving such infor- j nation to the Police or the Insurance Com- j Danies, as will lead to the detection and eon- i i'iction of any person concerned iv wilfully j setting five to premises in the Province of Auckland. j . HENRY S. WILLIAMS, lion. Sec. Insurance Companies Association. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY. U Ail Ti'ansfers of the Shares in the above Com pany to be left at the Oiliee, Queen-street. R. H. STEVENSON. A LL PARTIES -visaing to engage AriL .tanls at, the Race-course on Saturday next can do so by applying to the proprietor of the Occidental Hotel. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING ,____-_ - of the Ship-owneis and Ship-builders Association will bo held, at the Thames Hotel, on TUESDAY next, the 9th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To adopt amended rules. C. A. HA KRIS, Chairman 01 Committee.



,1 J^O RN E - STRE ii T HAL L. 7 A BENEFIT FOR MRS. SHANAGHAN Will be giA-en in the above _ I.PA, " ON SATURDAY EVENING NEXT, V 6th October, to consist of Z A TRIP TO LONDON AND BACK, ■1 i By Dissohdng Views : concluding with :; | DIOGENES TUB. i I lD _■ ~ .- ' -\ r Land in attendance. Tickets may be had 3 ot Messrs Perkins, Cannin., Wavr.e. Upton, and x at the Thistle Hotel. Priei.s : Aduits, Us and is ; X Children, bd. Doors open at 7.30, train starts at _. eight sharp. - VV A^ TED Known, that much time and _. V f trouble will be saved, and a sres-t saving efrecie., it the public, instead of running . lino ditterent tailors' sliops, will ca _ tr-on 1 3 Levy, 210 Queen-street, who offers the best - »Ver s.t oad 0l London Clothing, in the most _ lamioiiabic stylos, at prices fully 20 per cent. lOAverthan they can be made in Auckland to | order for. Any garment will be altered to_su_t • ■ riIENDERS Avill be received until 12 , ' JL o'clock on Saturday. 6th October, 1577 for i the Painting of ... House at ttelensville (labour ■ only.) Plans and specilieationa to be seen at • 1. Queen-street, Avherc tenders are :o be left,— SteAvart Rawson. '. np o l"u~~_~~l~~d er s. ' m £?'S£Sg wiU bG received no to noon on , IHUR_DA_, the 11th inst-.ir.t, for the erection of a Villa at Parncll. Plans, Sec, at my orliee. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. | O" J! GILDERS. ; . fen A el' s wii] he received up to noon on bAILa.iJAA, the 6th of October, for the Erection of Senooi Buildings in connection with St. James Church, Wellington-street. Plans, &c, at my oftiee. Queen-=tvect. | EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. rp O P A I N T ~e"~B~S Tenders will be received until noon of the Sth instant, for Painting, Sec, at Remuera. 1 R. W. REALS. ' Architect. mOBUiL D E R S. 1 Tenders Avill be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 13th instant, for Re-building in Brick the wooden part of the Royal Mail i Hotel. Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. I _Architoet._ rflO CARPENTEBS AND PAINTERS'. J Tenders Avill be received until noon of the Sth instant, for Painting and sundry repairs at , Remuera. R. W. REALS. ' . Architect. I np O ~~ B U I L D E R S, ! Tenders will be received until noon of the : 12th instant, for the erection of a Villa Resi , dence at Ponsonby. R. XV. REALS, | Architect. SCHOOL TEACIIEBS can have Collect ing Cards for their Scholars, and Ladies' 1 Subscription Lists, to collect for the Widow and Children of the murdered D. Shanaghan, by applying to Mr. D. Goldie; Custom-house-street. | None are authorised but those Avhose Cr.rds or ! Lists bear my signature.—D. Goldie, Hon. Sec. PAYNE, Ponsonby Bakery.— c Best Bread, Jet., cash at shop; de i livered, 4£d. O~NE"POUND REWARD.—Lost, on Saturday morning, a Square - headed ; Punt—The aboA. rcAvard Avill be paid to any : one returning same to Sims and Brown, Ship i wrights, Breakwater Road. i"OAKU RAN G A lIU N T CLU B. ! THIRD ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE AND HURDLE ; RACE MEETING. | TO TAKE PLACE AT ELLERSLIE, : TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 0, 1577. , Stewards : Air. It. McLean, Mr Buckland. Mr. XV. McLaughlan, Mr. W. F. Buckland, Capt. VV almsley, air. T. Morrln. J. doe: Mr. Every McLean. I Handicapper :MrH. E. Hardley. Starter : Air. Robert Wynyard. ' Clerk of Scales : Mr W. J. Marks. Clerk of Coursi-: : Mr T. A. Bi_avu. i HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 20 soys. I Mr/W. Percivai's ns Don Juan, a., 12st. Olbs. i Mr. G. Kitchen's ns blkgMatanga, a., list. 71bs. ! Mr. Brown's ns bra Fanny, a., list. Olbs. THE PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB STEEPLE CHASE (Handicap), value 25 soys. I Mr. W. Percivai's nsch gDoa Juan, a., 12st. lib. I Air. Brown's ns bm Fanny, a., list. lib. | MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE, of 20 soys. I Mr. G. H. Turner's bg Charlie, a., list. lOlbs. i Air. Thos. Stevens' eh g- Saltan, oyrs, list. 2'bs. j Air Kitchen's eh g Louis DOrr, a., list. lOlbs. Mr. Wynyard's chg Cockle, a., list. lOlbs. | Mr. Kitchen's ns blh gMatanga, a., list. lOlbs. Air. Donnelly'sb g Faugh-i.-Bailaugh, a., list. lOlbs. i MAIDEN HURDLE RACE, of 15 soys. Mr. Henry's bgPhiz date Toby), a., list. 101 bs. Air. G. 11. Turner's b g Charlie, a., list. lOlba. " Air.iG. Kitchen's ns blk g Matansra, a., list. lOlbs. ' ' Air. T. Stephens' eh g Saltan, oyrs, list. 21bg. Mr. W. Percivai's gr g Shamrock, Oyrs, list. I lOlbs. i Mr. I. GWynne's ns bm Lacy Godwin, a., list. [- 1 Olbs. Mr. J. Loombes' eh g Cockflghter, 3yrs, 9st. 71b s. Air. W. McLaughlan _ bm RaAvbones, a. list. lOlbs. Mr. E. P. Donnelly's b g Faugh-a-Ballangh, list. lOlbs. HURRY SCURRY, of ID soys. Entrance, 1 soy. No weight tinder list. Distance, once round ; AA-inner to be sold by auction im mediately after the race for 25 soys. Any surplus to go to the funds. TO. PERCIVAL, Secretaay P.H.C. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. Trains going South -rtill stop opposite the Telegraph Station, at Newcastle, until Platform is erected. Trains going _N orth start from the Station, and do not stop. - By order. A. Y. MACDONALD, General Manager. "STATION AL FIRE AND MARINE J-l INSURANCE COMPANY OF- NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve. . £65,000 ' This purely Local Company Insures against FIRS and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWES T CURR SN T RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims: HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. ... „ " -_ ~_.-: -„ AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. CAMBRIDGE AGRICULTURAL SHOW. On WEDNESDAY, 24th October, TICKETS at Single Fares will be issued from all Stations between Auckland and Mercer to Newcastle, which Tickets Avill be available for return any day up to and including Wednesday, Ontobor 31st. Tickets to be re-stamped before starting on return journey. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, j General Manager. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE ____ RAILWAY. R ACE MEET IN G, Saturday, October 6. TRAINS will leave Auckland for Ellersli., 1 and intermediate Stations, at 12.0, 12.i11, 1.0,1.39, ! 1.15, 2.20. Returning from Eliorslie at 2.17, 0.2, 3.50, 1.20, -1.12. 5.15 p.m. All the ordinary Trains run. Fares: Railway, one shilling, irrespective of class, from Auckland, Newmarket, and Onc i hunga to Ellerslie ; including admission ta i Course, three sliitling3. Lasr Train, o.io p.m. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. 'PrZ^ZiZs-^ "OELIEF OF SUFFERERS PROM j JLtu THE INDIAN FAMINE. His Worship the Mayor Avill be glad to receive j SUBSCRIPTIONS in Aid of the Sutl'erers from ; the Dreadful and Calamitous FAMINE now I existing in India. i Mayor's Office. Canada Buildings, ' Queen-street, October Z, 1877.