Savings' Banks. The question of currency resumption and specie payment, are the leading political topics. _ _ The cattle plague is prevalent m Ohio. Tj lC largest exporter of beef from New York to England failed through losses on

shipments. A cyclone in Texas did considerable damage. The wind's velocity was 52 miles an hour. Mining strikes in Pennsylvania terminated in favour of the men.—Two of the finest steamers on Western waters were burned at St. Louis wharves. —The Spanish steamer San Diego was burned at sea, between New York and Liverpool. The crew were sa ved. —Thirty houses were burned at New port, New Jersey, resulting in eleven killed and wounded. —A railroad collision occurred on the Chicago western express.—Two Kanakas, the sole survivors of the crews of the Arctic whalingfleet.whichfouuderedla^t year,reached Point Barrow. Border troubles continue •in Texas and Mexico.—Boss Tweed is telling the New York Board of Aldermen all he knows—Tammany Ring is said to have perfected the greatest thiev ing machine in the world.—Anti-Chinese agitation continues in California and is in tensified by the murder of whites by Chinese. Over £3,000,000 are unemployed in the United States. In Philadelphia, there are 150,000 men idle ; in New York, 75,000 ; and 20,000 unemployed white men in Cali fornia. —3100,000 securities have been stolen from the First National Bank of Courtland, New York.—A Kentuckian named Cooper embezzled 870,000 in San Francisco. — Recent investigations in the United States Mint and Custom House, San Francisco,re vealed 'gross frauds and mismanagement. —The United States Grand Jury_ in dicted several prominent men conspiring to defraud the nation by an issue of fraudu lent navy pay certificates to a large •amount.

TWO MILLION LOAN. Accounts for the 4J per cent, loan are closed ; 200 million dollars were issued, of which ISS millions are for refunding pur poses ; 15 millions for resumption. In a fight with cattle thieves in Kansas, seven thieves were killed, one hung. A diversion occurred during supper,at which the thieves were surprised. Eight children were burned in a fire at a farm house, St. Gregoria, Canada.

Five tons of powder exploded during a fire at Larrabies Point, Vermont, causing great havoc. Providence, Rhode Island, had ii $750,000 fire.

DARING ROBBERY OF A TRAIN. Thirteen masked robbers got possession of an Eastern-bound train from San Fran cisco, at Big Springs, Nebraska, 100 miles east of Cheyenne. They went through the passengers' treasure chest, and took §75,000. Wells Fargo's safe, 300,000 dol., escaped; and the Government silver bars, 300,000 dol., were too heavy. Two of the gang were shot subsequently, and 20,000 dol. recovered. Heavy mercantile failures' are reported in Eastern cities.—The International rifle match at Creedmoor was won by the Americans, who fired three shots from breechloaders to one shot by the British muzzleloaders.

On September 24th the United States Patent Office, Washington, was burned. The engines of the Baltimore and Alexan dria fire companies aided the city companies. The loss is about 500,000 doL No drawings or models were destroyed.

YELLOW FEVER RAVAGES. Yellow fever has almost depopulated Fernandina, Florida ; fever isjspreading in the Gulf States.—Prang's chromo establish ment, Boston, the largest in the world, was burned.—Prominent city men in Chicago, New York, Philadilphia, have been com mitted on charges of embezzling large sums —General Pearson, who ordered the militia to fire on the rioters in Pittsbui'g, has been committed on a charge of homicide.—The Public Debt was reduced four millions in September.—lndian troubles in Colorado and Arizona continue ; 15 whites were killed, and 40 squaws and children were afterwards killed by Indian scouts. STEAMER ON FIRE.

The steaniship Constitution, belonging to the Pacific Mail Company, arrived at San Francisco on the sth October on fire.—Tugs towed her upon the mud flat, where holes were cut in the deck, and the hold iilled with water. The fire arose from spontaneous combustion of coal in the bunkers The Constitutionbrought specie and general cargo from Victoria, Van Couvier Island. Large specie shipments from England in New "York arrived early in October.— Archbishop Bavley, R.C. of Baltimore, is dead.—The National Association of Wool Manufacturers of Boston declare they cannot contend in the markets of the world with the cheap labor of Europe.—Frank Leslie, the New York publisher, has failed. His business was loosely and extravagantly con ducted. It will be' carried on by a com mittee of creditors, who will allow Leslie 20 per cent of profits for salary as manager. Three years of eighty per cent of profit, it is calculated, will clear the estate. News from British Columbian Goldfields is encouraging. The harvest in Oregon and the regions North on the Pacific coast is very prolific. The fruit, crop is a failure throughout the States. At the Triennial Convention of the Epis copal Church of the United States at Boston, 4 clergymen and 4 laymen, each from 45 dioceses, and 200 clergymen and flieologlcal students, attended the opening. Sixty bishops entered the procession.—The steamer Magnolia foundered oft" Cape Hatteras, on October 3rd, from Savannah to New York. The crew and passengers were saved.—Cassius M. (Jlay, the fanatical anti-slavery man, closes his career by killing a negro, and surrendering to justice. —Two men, indicted at Pittsburg for riots, were released on bail, and escorted from gaol by 12,000 working man. The latter are organising throughout the States, and a social war appears not improbable. ATLANTIC STORM.

A great storm occurred in the Atlantic on October 4th. The steamer Massachus setts, that cost §500,000, was wrecked. Crew and passengers safe. 120 small craft sunk at anchor in Lewes'roadstead, Delaware Bay. The crews were resetted from the rigging next morning. Several large ves sels foundered, houses were blown down in Brooklyn, and merchandise destroyed by floods. Tbe Latest. WAR WITH MEXICO IMMINENT. band of 400 Mexicans crossed the border, and took town El Paso in Texas, bound the officials, and established a reign of terror. The Mexican authorities paid no attention to repeated demands for the ex tradition of murderers indicted in Texas, "who escaped across the border, but re -teased them. The matter has been referred to the Federal Government, which is ex pected to act promptly. There is hourly the danger of collision, between Texans and Mexican troops, patrols of which line Rio Grande. General Miles beat the Nez Perces Indians, but suffered severely. Chief Joseph surrendered, and Nez Perces' war is ?ver. Canadian Indians sent Sioux hostues into American territory. . Steiuberger has arrived in. .New York. He says lie has come to reiute deface Congress the slanders circulated against him, and to obtain a recognition of his official position as a representative of the United States. BANK FAILURE. The Land and Loan Bank Savings De pasit having done business as late as the 6th, has failed. The President, J. C. Dun can, an old Caliiornian, and Benjamin Le Warne, ex-lieutenant in the British navy, Ms son-in-law, and cashier, bolted. A wholesale system of fraud and forgery is disclosed. * The loss will fall on the depo sitors, many af whom are poor persons. High dividends were paid from the start, out of deposits. Duncan, founder of the Safe Deposit Bank. The latter if; not in volved in Duncan's defalcations. COMMERCIAL.

New York, Oct 9. Wheat strong, but very dull, the amount offering being insufficient to make a mar

ket. For good shipping grades, buyers offer $2 30 per cental, and would probably pay §2 32^, but there is little to be had at these prices and for the present, there is no urgent inquiry. A better tone prevailed in the English markets, and Chicago ad vanced to $1 11J atl 12 per bushel tor Octo ber deliveries.

THE LOSS OF THE AVALANCHE

OVER A HUNDRED LIVES LOST,

The particulars of the sinking of the Avalanche, bound|frorn London to Welling ton by collision with the Forest Queen, are to hand by mail. A correspondent at Weymoutti states that :—" Both were full rigged ships, the one being of iron amdjllOO tons burden, and the other wood-built and 1500 burden. From what can be gathered from one of the survivors, of whom there are only twelve, it appeared that the weather was unusually dark, with diazling rain, a very heavy wind, and a sea running mountains'high. Both ships were heading down Channel, but on opposits tracks, the Avalanche being on the port tack and the Forest on the starboard. _ When about a dozen milef off Port land, and -without scarcely any wearing, a little after nine p.m. the Forest collided with the Avalanche, striking her between the main and mizen masts. The force of the collision was so great that in less than five minutues the passenger ship gave three plunges and then sank, carrying with her the whole of her crew save three, the mate and two able seamen. The night was so dark that it was almost im possible to discern the'mass of human beings who were straggling in the water below, but the survivors say that they never shall f roget the scene. The cries of men, woman, and children for aid were heartrending. Some had managed to scramble on deck as soon as the Avalanche was 'Struck, but others went down with her. The sea was Utterly alive with human beings, whose cries for help being heard without the crew of the Forest being able to render aid. They had as much as they could do to look after their own safety, their vessel having suffered so severely from the effects of the collision as to be_ in a very leaky condition, the water gaining on her so fast that at last, in order to save their own lives, they had to abandon her. For this purpose three boats were launched, and on these frail craft the whole of the Forest's crew, as also the three belonging to the Avalanche, took their places. The weather to which they Avere exposed through the night was fearful, the wind and sea being so rough that the occupants thought their boat would be swamped every minute. Unfortunately, in the case of two of the boats, these fears, it is afraid, have been realised, as only one boat's crew have been rescued. Five bodies and a boat were found washed upon the beach by a party of fishermen, the dead being identified as a portion of the crew of the Forest. Only twelve men remain out of the passengers and crew of two ships numbering over 100 persons." From the narrative of the few survivors it appears that the Avalanche was slightly ahead, and being on the port tack she ought, according to the rule of the road at sea, to have giveu way directly she sighted the Forest. As, however, she held on her Course withoit ttc^in?, it is but fair to assume that either from the darkness of the night, or the neglect of the officer on the watch, the near approach of the Forest was not perceived. It then became the duty of the Forest to keep clear ; and the master, Captain Lockhart, asserts that, seeing the risk of collision, he ordered the helm to be luffed, and that his order was carried out. But it was too late, for before his ship could be brought head on to the wind she ran Avith terrific violence right against the side of the Avalanche amid ships, and as she rebounded struck her twice a^ain in the stern. Almost instan taneously the Avalanche filled and sank. A few of her crew managed to scramble on board the Forest, and three of them were subsequently saved. But so quickly did the Avalanche founder that there was no time to launch the boats, and all her passengers, and crew, including the pilot in charge of the ship, went down before they had time to make even an effort to save themselves. Three boats were launched at once, and boarded by the crew of the Forest and the three survivors of the Avalanche. But only one of these boats came safely to land, and her crew of twelve persons represent all who were saved out of 120 souls on board the two vessels. The Forest capsized about an hour after being abandoned, and the next day she was seen floating bottom upwards a few miles off Portland.

INDIAN FAMINE FUND

We have much pleasure in acknowledg ing from Mr Brabazon, £2 3s as the con tribntion of City West No. 1 School, in aid of the Indian Famine.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON, this day.

The position is still unchanged, but Mon day is named as the day which is to decide the fate of the Government. So many delays have taken place that I should not " like to swear there will not be other, but in all. probability Monday will be the eventful day. The privilege question is in everyone's month, and the opinion is that Sir George has the best of the position. The Governor's action in taking cognizance of a motion pending in Parliament is clearly unconsti tutional. A select committee is now cud gelling its brains over the matter. Both sides are working like niggers to get votes, and at present it is six of one and half-a dozen of the other as far as the prospects of the division go. A majority of one for the Government is perhaps the safest predic tion. The refusal of the Governor to grant the use of Government House for the pro posed fete in aid of the Indian Famine Relief Fund was brought under the notice of the House by Sir R. Douglas, and will not add to the popularity of his Excellency. There appears to be some sort of misunder standing in the matter, as Ministers say they don't know anything about it. The House sat for three-quarters of an hour yesterday, and the following is a brief report of the business :— The House met at 2.30 P-m. GOVERNMENT HOUSE. Mr Larnach in answer to a question from Sir R. Douglas as to whether it was true that Government House had been refused by his Excellency for the Famine Fete, said the telegram was inaccurate. He would IaySE%K rErCHOF bPMVILEGE. The debate on this subject was resumed. .. ~ Mr Travers said, to consider the matter impartial*' he should suggest that a Committee of Privilege with the Speaker as Chairman should be ap pointed to look up precedents. He proposed the following : Sir W. I ltzherbert, Mr Stafford,"Mr Stout, Mr Travel*, Mr ltolleston, Mr Gisborne, Mr Moorhoase, Mr Wakefield, Mr Reader Wooa, Mr Harper, Mr Ballance, Mr Johnson, Mr Rees,BMr O'Rorke, and' Mr Montgomery, to report on Monday. Mr. Stout, while agreeing with the spirit of the motion, thought it should be more explicit, in stat ing that their privileges had been invaded. The motion was then agreed to. Sir George Grey moved " That the House do now adjourn." Major Atkinson felt it is duty not to a^ree to the motion unless he were assured ifwas the wish of the House. Mr Travers replied to this by stating that the question was most important, as affect in" the whole relations between the House aifd the Governor. He could not see how business could be proceeded with. Mr Sutton opposed, and Messrs Fox Pyke Barff, and Reader Wood, supported

the adjournment, which was ultimately agreed to. Tke House adjourned at 3"15 p.m.

(From a Correspondent)

The no-confidence debate became stale, and a new sensation is craved for. We have it. The town is divided in opinion as to whether the Marquis of Normanby is right or wrong in refusing to appoint Mr Wilson to Ihe Upper House. The diversity of opinion is quite amusing, and the amount of parliamentary knowledge, as regards constitutional usage, that is dis played by Tom, Dick, and Harry, is per fectly bewildering. There is such a rush for parliamentary text books in the Go vernment library, that hon. members feel annoyed, and just vow would be ready to pass a vote that the library should be pro vided with at least a dozen volumes of each work on parliamentary practices. This afternoon the august Speaker had to advert to the reprehensible practice of members taking away books for reference and not returning them, and one book in particular, which has been missing for a week. Members were implored to bring the volume back. The poor librarian knows . nothing of it. Singular to say, the House, though pretty full, listened to the Speaker in silence, not a member admitting to the soft impeachment of having the missing book. The privilege affair will not be made a party question, because parties are so split up on it thatsome of the Government party side with the Governor, and some of the Opposition mem bers think lie has acted improperly. Then there is a lot inside and outside the House who say the Marquis has not been a whip for the Liberals in the House of Commons for six years for nothing, or without know- , ing what he is about, and is not likely to be euchred by men mere tyros in Constitu tional practice. It appears that his Excel lency did a very similar act, if not identi cally the same, in Queensland when Go- ; vernor there, but the Assembly did rot raise any question of privilege, and as far as that Colony is concerned a precedent has been established. Sir George Grey has been perfectly rejuvenated over the matter, i He has been rubbing his palms together for ! hours at a time, chuckling at how he has got the Marquis. Altogether it has put him in such a happy frame of mind, that he looks at least ten years younger since . yesterday. May his shadow never grow ■ less. '

DEMAND FOR VOTES. It is xmderstood that even in the case of this Ministry, the good old constitutional practice of remembering one's friends is not going to be allowed to pass into disquietude. The pickings are to be fairly apportioned. Hector will remember Andromache. It is said oue member, nameless, can have one one hundred golden soys. for hia vote, and the poor fellow's head is perfectly dazed. His only place of peace and safety, it is said, is in the body of the House. In Bellamy's or the lobbies life is a burden, and he has to beg a friend's company when lie wants to take an outing or go down town.

PROBABLE DISSOLUTION. There is some talk of Sir George Grey's Ministry, if defeated, asking the house for supplies till March, when the House would be called together again. As I said before, things point tt> a dissolution more than to anything else, and in the main that is the direction of public opinion. They are sick of both sides, and think a good old whole some drastic would be beneficial to the country.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day,

Old Golden Calf.—The reef in the winze is 2ft. thick, gold showing occasionally. The leader is 3ft. wide and of excellent crushing stpne. Queen of May.—The reef on the west side of the cross-cut is about four feet thick, but nnt such good stone as on the east side, which is well defined. Stoping commences next week, water has been very troublesome, but is now easier.

Caledonian. —Another crushing is being taken to the battery which started yester day. Cure.—A large parcel is being broken out from No. 7 level, and is the best that has been obtained from below the main level. Piako.—The reef is broken clown for 17ft, but the hanging wall is not yet reached. The stone taken out is strongly impregna ted with mineral.

TRIBUTES. Millet aiid party, of the Moanatairi, have 14 ozs ; Old Golden Calf (Bagnall) 57 ozs ; Skene and party, Alburnia, 35£ ozs. The WaiotaMjjCompany retorted for the month

SHAREMARKET.

Moanatairi inclined to dulness, 70s; Alburnia's weak 70s.

DUNE DIN, this day.

PROUDFOOT'S CASE.

Proudfoot's caee closed last evening. Air Denniston. addressing the Court for the Crown, said Dr Murphy's whole conduct was a tissue of disgraceful treachery. The offering of the bribe was only part of the dirty work he was hired to do. Not only was'his evidence biassed, but he committed deliberate and shameful perjury. He ex pressed surprise, that the defence loaded their case with his name, and asked the jury to repel his evidence ; the Crown treated it with contempt. Such disgraceful evidence never before disgraced a court of justice.

(PBESS AGENCY.) DUNEDIN, this day. > Proudfoot's case is still on. Mr Smith is speaking for the defence. He charged the Crown Prosecutor with over eagerness to obtain a convictton. This was indignantly denied by Mr Denniston, who disclaimed any other feeling in the matter than arose from a desire to promote the ends of jnstice. In his speech, which was a very able one, he again commented in severe language on the action of Dr Murphy, whose conduct he characterised as shameful and disgraceful ; and said that his offering the father of the prosecutrix a bribe was only a part of the dirty work he had been hired to do. WELLING lON, this day,® TEA SHIP. Arrived —Barquentine May, from Fochou, sailed Ist August. She brings elveven thousand packages tea, and one hundred tons general cargo i:or Turnbull and Co. She sailed the month after the Carl Ludwig1, for Dunedin, and the same day iis the Diament for Dunedin.

ATHLETICS.

AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

The entries for the sports on the 17th inst. close to-night at 9 o'clock at the Thames Hotel where the secretary, Mr A. X ing, will be in attendance to receive them. Entrances by letter must be accompanied by colours and fees, 2s 9d for handicaps and Is for level events. The following is the order of events in the programme. Heats of.loo yards; Long jump, Final ofjlOO yards; Half mile; Putting the stone : Heats "of 120 yards Handicap : High Jump ; Final of 120 yds Handicap ; Ist heat of Tug of War ; Quarter Miie Handicap, 2nd heat Tug of War; Hurdle Handicap ; Miiej Handicap ; Final Heat Tug ot War. No entries will be received from members who have not paid I&eir subscriptions. ggK§ THE BIRTHDAY SPORTS. The entries for the sports to come off at Ellerslie Gardens on the 9th inst., will close to-night at 9 o'clock at the Thames Hotel, where Mr J. A. Brown, the secre tary, -will be in attendance to receive them. The handicaps will be declared as under : Prince of Wales' Cup—Monday. Other events —Tuesday. The published cards wiM afford all necessary information.

Amateurs will observe that there is a 300 yards handicap specially for them, | with a very handsome prize attacked to it. ' They should show their appreciation of the ' lessee's enterprise by becoming com -1 petitors.

INTERNATIONAL RIFLE MATCH.

(PER CARRIER PIGEON.)

The International Rifle Match commenced at the Mount Eden Range at noon to-day. The following pigeon despatch from our reporter left the range at 2.45 : — Pi 2.45. —The firing at the 400 yard range has just concluded. The following is the total score obtained at the two ranges, together with two highest individual scores : — English Team. —In charge of Captain Si-finer. Total ecore at 200, 128 ; a", 403 yaids, 122. Payne is shooting in excellent style, and has a total of 35 points at both ranges. Cooper is second best score with 33 points. Irish Team. —In charge of Captain Morrow. Total score at 200 yards, 120. At 400 yards, 114. McCarthy is making first-class shots, and has thus far kept pace with Payne for top score, 35 points. Cap tain Morrow and James Haskill have each scored 30.

Scottish (in charge of Captain Mow bray)—Total score at 200 yards, 85 ; at 400 yards, 88. McLean is top score with 34; Bruce second, with 32 points. Colonials (in charge of Capt. White) — Total score at 200 yards, 125 ; at 400 yards, 114. Partington heads Colonials with 34 points ; Dore, 32. Captain Derrom is in charge of the firing party.

3.30 p.m. Lieut. Connelly (Victoria Company), and Corporal Duff, are markers. Firing at the 500 yards range iioav pro ceeding. Competitors are baffled somewhat by a singular change of wind, which has veered completely round since morning. At the 200 yards range ther-e was a stiff breeze from the S.W. The wind is now blowing smartly from a totally different quarter, and the" sky from being bright is overcast.

Two rounds each man at the 500 yards range has given the following result :—En glish, 40 ; Scottish, 23 ; Irish, 34 , Colo nial, 35. McCarthy is leading man at this range so far.

A meeting of the Committee of the Auck land Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon, at which nearly all the members were present. The business was to make the final arrange ments for the Show to be held on the 9tb, at Ellerslie. Mr Thorpe's tender for the dinner was accepted, the price of the tickets being fixed at 12s 6d eacH. The tender of Mr H. Keane to provide breakfast and luncheon at 4s a head, and to pay £25 for the bars, was also accepted. The secre tary read a statement as to the entries, which showed that there had been received 64 cattle entries, 48 sheep, 14 swine, 35 poultry, and 89 doga. A sample of the certificates of merit was on view, which was generally approved of, Avith the exception of an unimportant feature, which it was resolved to have altered if possible. From present appearances it seems as if the Show would be a great success. The Rev E. Stuart, Bishop elect of Waiapu, will preach in All Saints' Church, Pousonby, on Sunday next (4th next) at 11 a.m.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1877



i "TntTANTED, a Painter and Paper- I T V hanger.— James Stitt, Nel3on-atreet. I "VS/" ANTED, a steady Young Man as jYY Carjer.—J. Grey, Eden Crescent ANTED to HIRE, a single Horse Buggy or Light Spring Trap, with or without harness.—G.M.B., Star office. WANTED, Everybody to come and Buy the Bargains at E. T. Herbert's. Draper, Upper Symond-street, who is giving up ' business, leaving the colony, and selling every thing Less than English Cost to effect a Speedy Clearance. WANTED, a Ploughman, wife to manage a dairy; also a good General ■ Servant who can cook well.—Apply to W.H.C., j Star Hotel, at 10 o'clock a.m. ! TT^TANTED KNOWN, every description IVY of Jewellery, Old Gold, Silver, Mnsical i Instruments Bought, Sold, or Exchanged, at ! the London Loan Office, under tho Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. the Boot and Shoemakers jYY of Auckland NOT to seek employment I at Mr. Hernia's Excelsior Boot and Shoe Factory j until the present strike is ended. WANTED those in want of Money to call on their Uncle, at the London Loan Ofti ce,.under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. ANTED, 500 gross of Bottles; Is. per dozen given."—Apply to Capt. Cook | Brewery, Kyber Pass. ANTED, Everybody to visit .Roger's Ponsonby Emporium to-night. Cheaper I than the city shops, who pay high rents. ANT hD TO SELL, at the Emporium Prime old Potatoes; a fine pample 241bs 1 a shilling. New Potatoes, lOlbs 1/., and the first green Strawberries this season, lOd. WANTED, Sqnarcrs.—Apply to P. and J. McLeod, Helensville. ! TTTTANTED, for the Country, a Baker. V V Apply at the Albert Hotel, Queen-street ' between 0 and 8 this evening. WORTH your while to try my Al Canterbury Potatoes, 221bs. for Is.; j Auckland, 2libs. Is.; magnificent new potatoes, : lOlbs. Is.—Hannatord, Queen-street, opposite Fire-bell. ANTED, Captain Murray, Cuttar Elizabeth, to know Pipes ready at Mr. Boyd's for Mr Bushby. ANTED, the Public not to forget the splendid 2s. Tea, nor the Bargains in Boots, &c, To-night.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED, some good General Servants for Tauranga, Kaipara, and suburbs.— E. Henrys Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Boy for the Bakehouse, and a regular supply of new laid Eggs, Green Peas, ana New Potatoes.—C. Burton's Restaiirant, Queen-street. ANTED, Post and Rail Fencers ; must be good hands.—Apply early to .Tagger & Parker, Freeman's Bay. WE are still buying Pastry Butter at 6d. per lb.; Fresh Butter, Bd. to lOd. for the extra choice ; and we get the best of Teas— they are delicious.—At It. French's, Upper Hobson-street.B ANTED, a good Tailor, a good Machinist, aaft good ITailoresses.— Apply J. Higgius, Tailor, Wyndham-street, next Star Office. , WANTED, an experienced Nursemaid. —Apply Mrs. Theo. Kissling, St. Stephen's Road, Parriell. W" XNTED, agood Machinist.—J. Ford, ■Tailor, 166,' Queen-street. WANTED, 2 two experienced Canvas sers, witk good references, for Book Trade.—J. B. Sinel, Bible DBpot, Queen-street Junction. : ANTED Known that the Tailoring Business is conducted at 166, Queen street, on CASH principles strictly.—J-. Ford, Tailor, The Pantheon. WANTED, a Young Man as "farm labourer ;. must bo a good milkman, and capable of keeping a garden in order.— Apply Stab office. ANTEDTTOO Men daily at"Hie~Good Hope Dining Rooms, Wellesley-street East, where they can get a Good Dinner for 9d. Board and Lodging, 17/ per week. WANTED sensible people to read this through. I have 288 doz. Key Rings, at Id each; 36 doz. Shirt Fronts, with collars, at 2d; 18 doz. children's Railway Trains, at §d; 360 doz. Watch Keys, 6 for 3d; 6 doz. Dinner Knives, 4d each; 11 doz. Brass Candlesticks, 6d each; 12 doz. Corkscrews, 6d each; 12 doz. Hiding Whips, 1/. Low as the above prices are, considerable reductions to wholesale buyers. Prunella Boots (without toe-caps), 6/6; more of the splendid 2/ Tea; fresh lot of ladies* Kid Boots, with brass heels; lot of children's fashionable strong Shoes, &c, &c—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. 'ANTED KNOWN; that J. Hart has opened the Loan Office where any sum from Is. to J3500 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 Theatre RoyaL O*TAILORS.—A Meeting of the Trade will be held, at the British Hotel, on MONDAY Evening, at 7 30 o'clock, to consider business of importance. All members of the trade are invited to attend.



WANTED, the Public of Auckland t< know that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street has just opened out two more shipments o Men's, Boys', and Youths' Summer Clothing which will be sold at large discounts, to mak( room for a third shipment shortly expected pe. City of Auckland. \I7"E have on Sale a lot of first-class T T Iron Tanks; also superior Waikato anc Screened Bay Coals.—W. & G. Winstone. W~\ ANTED KNOWN, that E. Bailej will offer, at the Market, on Saturday, a nice variety of Roses in pots; also a choice collection of other '-'ot Plants and Ferns. Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants, and Seed, in quantity, as usual.— E. Bailey, New North Road. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Captain Harrison, Franklin Road. WANTED KNOWN.—The Lowest Rate of Interest is charged at the London Loan Office, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. WANTED, families to know that all kinds of prime Meat can be bought of the undersigned. Roast Beef, Boiling Beef, Veal, Pork. Poultry, Corned Tongues. (Lamb, 2s 6d to 4s 6d per quarter; Hams and Bacon, Smoked Beef, and Corned Beef, 2id to 3-Jd per lb.—G-. Hulihb, opposite City Market, Queen street. WANTED Known, that much time and trouble will be saved, and a great saving effected, if the public, instead of running into different tailors' shops, will call upon 1. Levy, 210, Queen-street, who offers the best West end of London Clothing, in the most fashionable styles, at prices fully 20 per cent, lower than they can be made in Auckland to order for. Any garment will be altered to suit. QHANNON AND FERGUS GOLD k3 MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Shareholders in arrear with Calls are re quested to take notice that their Shares will be advertised for Sale unless the Calls due by them be paid on or before the 7th day of November, 1877. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. Thames, 31st October, 1877. DIAMOND GULLY C~OLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A General Meeting of the Sharehol ers in the abovenamed Company, will be held at Mr. Power's Hotel, Paeroa, on WEDNESDAY, the Uth day of November, 1877, at the hour of two p.m. Business: The Election of Directors, and for the transacting of such other matters as may be deemed requisite. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. Thames, 31st October, J877. G\ 0 and SEE HERBERT H. SMITH'S T SELECTION OF NSW IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES, For Wood or Coal ; Also, HIS NEW PORTABLE SIDE-OVEN, For Country Settlers. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, Dfrham-street, A OPECIALTYy m- WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. "m ' There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this class of High Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own invention for saving time. firr obson band. CHORAL HALL. CONCERT AND BALL, THURSDAY, Nov. 8. Under the Patronage of Major Lusk, Com manding the Auckland District; Captain Isaacs, Cavalry Captain Burns, Artillery Captain Anderson, Engineers Captain Derrom, Victorias Captain Mowbray, Scottish Captain Morrow, No. 3 Co. Captain Dignan, Hobsons Captain Le Roy, Naval Brigade Who have kindly consented to their respective corps attending in uniform. Double Ticket (to admit lady and gentleman only), Js.; Single Ticket, 2s. Gd. ; obtainable from Messrs. Callnan and Geary, Queen-street; Mr. Flynn, stationer, Wellesley-street; Gover nor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street rTVTr. Yates. Parnell; Mr. Little, Thistle Hotel; the Secre taries of the various Volunteer Companies; and from any member of the Hobson Company. Doors open at 7.15 ; Overture at S o'clock. J. CHRISTOPHER. j Secretary. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND i J\. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. | First Annual Show, to be held at Ell rslie, i on FRIDAY, 9th November, being H.R.H. the ! Prince of Wales Birthday, when upwards of 500 ; Exhibits will be on the Ground, including Stock , from our principal Breeders, and an immense ! quantity oj Lootl Manufactures. Prizes for Sheep-shearing and High Jumping will also be offered. Entries to close on the ground. A Band will be in attendance. Association Dinner to take place at the Harp | Of Erin Hotel after the Show. Tickets 12/6. | &Wl%?k I '■ WM. PERCIVAL, :-■■-=!■:? ■ ' Secretary. j OR OMAN DEL HOSPITAL. . Owing to the Resignation of the present House Surgeon from ill-health, the Committee I of the above institution will receive Appli- | cations from duly qualified Medical Men to j fill that position. Immediate application j required. For particulars as to salary, &c, j apply to the Secretary of the Hospital Committee, at Coromandel. J. H. HARRISON, Se sretary. mo MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS Wanted by the Members of "Court Coro mandel," A.0.F., a Surgeon. Apply to the undersigned, JAS. B. ROCKLIFF, Sec. Court No. 5260. A.0.F., Coromandel. "TVTEWMARKET TRUE BLUES, N 0.,19, -L.l WILL HOLD A SOIREE, CONCERT, AND DANCE, IN THE NEWMARKET HALL, On MONDAY, sth NOVEMBER, 1877. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. TICKETS, 2s. 6D. Tickets may be had from any of the Com mittee, or Mr. Nesbit, Sec. No. 1 Lodge. J. JONES, Secretary. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. A Special General Meeting of Effective Mem bers will be held in the Hall, Karangahape Road, on FRIDAY EVENING, November 9th, at 7.30 sharp. Business:—To confirm the appointment of the Trustees elected at the last Special General Meeting of 21th April, 1877. By order of the E.W.G.M. W. MACKUNE, Grand Secretary. ANU XA U LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. The Regular Monthly Meeting for November, will be held on MONDAY, 12th instant, in the Masonic Hall. By order of the W.M. J. COX, Secretary. OVAL ALBERT, No. 2, L.0.L., will hold its Annual Meeting, at the Lodgeroom, for the Election of Officers and other business, at 7.30 p.m. on TUESDAY next, 6th instant. By order of the W.M. SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. The ART EXHIBITION will Open in the Museum Building 3on WEDNESDAY, 21st November, for Private View. Admission by Honorary Members Tickets. After that date it will be open to the Public. Contributors must send in their works by November Bth. J. SYMONS, Hon. Sec. WOTICE TO ATHLETES. Notice is hereby given that after this date no person will be allowed to run in that portion of the Domain known as the Cricket Ground, unless he is a member of a subscribing Athletic Club. R. J. YATES. Managing Trustee, Domain Cricket Ground. Ist November, 1877. GRASS FOR THE CUTTING.—A magnificent lot of Cow-feed (Lucerne) may be had for the mowing.—Apply to W.8., at this office.



) flj^Uit ttALK, a 5-roomed Cottage and : _Bj Freehold Allotment in Cook-street.— J Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort -1 | street. 3 ; TJ^CR SALE, 254 acres Good Land, near 1i JO Wairoa South.—»Por particulars apply to J. F. Stewart, Commission Agent, Shortland [ street. L f jf»l Ato £1000 LENT, on Building j rf& JL\J Society principles or on any terms '. ! to suit borrowers.—C.Williamson, Estate Agent, • j "Vulcan Lane. "Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 0 ~T E T" Those Commodious Premises, lately 1 occupied by Herr Schott, 30, Shortland-street, : suitable for Evening Parties, Assemblies, Lee , mres, and Concerts, &c. Sec. If required, the adjoining Premises, consisting of twelve (12) ■ | Large and Spacious Rooms, suitable for an Hotel or Private Boarding-house. Terms easy. 1 Apply to SAMUEL BROWN, Shortland-street. N.B.—The Hall is open for engagement any : evening during the week. Terms moderate. TO LET, a seven-roomed House, top of Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. | "VTORTH SHORE.-A six-roomed Fur ; J_l nished House to Let; splendidly fur ! nished, and well situated. Also, several Dwel ; li g-houses and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. ) Duder 4? £»(!"& CASH, £250 at 8 per cent.. Balance by : i~ys/9j\F weekly payments of las. Price, £35) Comfortable well-finished Suburban Resides jc | —S. "Vaile, Shortland-street, next Post-office. I 1?OOA —COUNTRY STORE FOR SALE c&&(j\f. in a rapidly rising district. Cor nerlot of 1 acr«, with Store and Six-roomed j Dwelling, 4-stall Stable, Slaughterhouse, Sheds, &c. Price, £280. There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. £O/\ CASH, balance by weekly payments, »J\y a very neat and pretty Cottage. 20 minutes' walk from Queen-street; price £250.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street, next the Post-office. I "I iy ACRES of GOOD LAND, fenced, divided i JL/V into t'addocks, and in Grass; with , 4-roomed House, Cowshed, &c.; only 4 miles from Auckland; price £600.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next Post ; office. TO LET, a House and Shop, Victoria street, next door to Mr. Slater's, Grocer; rent, 12s-—Enquire Ewington, Queen-street. "OONSONBY, near Shelly Beach.— iJL House and two Allotments for Sale, cheap, on easy terms.—Apply to Mr Hammond, ■12 and 43, Insurance Buildings. i "\T O T I O E. ! For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice ! Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is I well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; . 100 acres is covered* with timber, containing I 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, Sec, the most con ; venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— i Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, i or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, or for Sale, in St. George's Bay. a Nine-roomed House, in good order, i with about an acre of land; rent very low.—H. i Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's I Buildings. , TCTIET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. ! Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and j offices complete, together with ten acres of ' Land tastefully laid out. j Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. LAKE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in 1 grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen ; tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness. Carts, ' Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and I R. Duder, Land Agents. TO LET, at a low rental, House of six rooms, pantry, scullery, stable, cowshed, &c., with 2£ acres rich volcanic soil; fifteen I minutes walk from Newmarket Station.—S. j Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street- TO LET, a Brick House, 5 rooms, good well, &c, situate in Franklyn Road.— Apply to Captain Harrison. Franklyn Road. TO LET, spacious anu convenient unices, •with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. FOR SALE, a 4-roomed, 5-roomed, and 6-roomed House, Ponsonby; nearly new. j Most desirable residence.—H. Partington, House : and Land Agent, Stichbnry's Buildings. | jOHg~ PERTFOOT. Capital Building, cSsst JL Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The, whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, or For Sale, four-roomed Cottage in good repair; large garden. j well-stocked with choice fruit trees ; fronting the Onehunga Road, near Junction Hotel. For | particulars apply J. B. Colls, agent, Upper j Queen-street. TO LET, at the corner of Codrington streetand Great North Road, commanding a delightful view of the Surrey Hills estate, a well-finished Six-roomed House, with three 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. TO LET, Lease, or Sell, a good six roomed House on Mount Jffiden Road, fourth bouse from Toll Gate, Kyber Pass ; or Chas. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottage at Ponsonby.—Apply Mr Brown's Store. OALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. CLARKSOJN & CO., who are leaving the Province, will give their old friends and the public an opportunity to refit at Low Pmces, for a period of Fourteen Days. Goods and Furniture not removed will be Cleared by Auction. It is respectfully requested that outstanding accounts be paid forthwith, to enable us to close up our Auckland business. U3L The Sale is Now on. CLARKSON & CO.. _______ 198, Queen-street. ffplE INDIAN FAMINE FUND. .El NOTICE.—The Committee having this day resolved to CLOSE all Subscription Lists by the loth 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, FIVE POUNDS REWARD.—Delivered in error, ex s.s. Hero, about beginning of October, 3 sacks Seed, instead of Maize, marked HI over A. Any person giving information leading to recovery of same will receive above reward.—H. BROWN, Queen-street Wharf. LOST, between Grafton Road Store and the Wynyard Arms Hotel, a Silver Brooch. Finder leaving it at this office will be rewarded. LOST, to-day, in High-street, or Queen street, Five £1 Notes; numbers known.— Ten shillings reward will be paid to anyone returning same to this office. ' LOST, a Gold Locket witn Turquoise Cross,J containing portraits of a child and gentleman.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving st the " Herald " office. STOLEN. —If the parties Avho removed the Target Slabs from the Range at Mount Richmond, Otahuhu, will return them, proceed ings will not be taken against. them.—John Gordon, Captain. BOARD and Residence for a single Gentleman in a private family.—Address, Mrs. Fuller, Nieholl's Cottage, foot of Grey-st. OUSE Wanted, to Purchase; must have six rooms and good allotment, within a mile of Post-office. State terras.—C. Williamson. Vulcan Laae. PRIVATE Board and Residence at Mrs Miller's, Clift House, with a fine view of the harbour, Moore-street; also a large Sitting and Bedroom to let. PONSONBY.— To Let, a five-roomed House, with garden and good well of water, pleasantly situated in Dedwood Terrace, near St. Mary's Road.—Apply to T. Swales, Dedwood Terrace. LAMB and Green Peas, Duck and Green Peas.—"Wanted a regular sxipply of Green Peas and New Potatoes; Marrowfal Peas if obtainable. —Chas. Burton, Restaurant, Queen-street. PARTIES wishing to have Stalls for the sale of Fruit, Tea, and Coffee, &c, at Ellerslie Gardens, on Friday, 9th instant, must make early application, as only a limited num ber will be allowed.—Jas. A. Browne, Ellerslie. TfcTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE J3I INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRK and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Pkompt and Liberal Settlement of Claim* HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. "JJ © T I ~~C JE. All accounts against the undersigned to 31st October, are requested to be sent in imme diately. WARNOCK BROS., Durham-street, Auckland. "..-.: -.:.."••.':. saßSt"**'- •,-■•-•: ■'- .-" :, '■ ■ ,#? /■:■-- .



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Edwin Stewart, of Hamilton West, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter, a Debtor. Notice is herebygiven that at the First Meeting of Creditors of the abovenamed Kdwin Stewart held at the District Court House, Hamilton, on TUESDAY, the 30th day of October. 1877, James Martin, of Hamilton West aforesaid. Store keeper, was appointed Creditors' Trustee of the Estate and Effects of the said Debtor; and he has signified his acceptance of the office, in writing. Dated this 30th day of October, 187 T. T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of Court. William Macgregor Hay, Hamilton and Te Awamutu, Solicitor for the above-named Debtor. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1376, and of the Bankruptcy of James Thomas Hendey, a Debtor. This is to notify that James Thomas Hehdry of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auck land, in the Colony of New Zealand, Auctioneer and Merchant, lately trading at Auckland afore said, in co-partnership with one Malcolm Niccol, as Auctioneers an<i Merchants, under the style of "Niccol, Hco.dry & C 0.," has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be he;d at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on SATURDAY, the 10th day of November, 1877, athali'-nast. 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 3rd day of November, 1577." H. WILLIAMSON", Deputy Registrar. Jackson & Russell, -_ Solicitors for the Bankrupt. ODD FELLOWS' HALL, COOK-STREET. A Select Quadrille Party will be held in the above Hall on the evening of the Prince of Wales' Birthday, in connection with the Free Templars and their friends. Dancing to com mence at 9 p.m. sharp. Double Tickets, 2). 6d. each. W. T. DONALD, ?>T.C. ONS A L X TO ARRIVE A SHIPMENT OF CANTERBURY POTATOES. T. IT. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. WELL SINKING.—The under signed, having had experience in Well sinking, will Sink Wells either by day or con tract.- Address: R. Wooderson. Karangahape Road; or at this office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. m U R X I S H BATHS! JL TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every mornixg, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—ln addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the season, from 6 p.m., for 2/6. (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, from 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £i 45., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. WE SLEYAN CHURCHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Mr. Salter; Even ing. 6.30, Rev. T. Buddie. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Mr. Hogg; Evening. GRa'ftON' ROAD. — Morning, 11, Key. T. Buddie; Evening, 6.30, Rev. W. Kilfe. UNION-STREET.—Morning. 11. Rev. J. Wallis: Evening, 6.30, Mr. F. A. White. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, 6.30, Mr. J. N. Buttle. NEW NORTH ROAD.—Afternoon, 2.30, Mr. Jessop; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Olphert. N ORTH SHO K.E.—Morning, 11, Mr. F. A. White: Evening, 6.30, Mr. Wykes. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Whewell. P^ RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— To-morrow—Morning, at 11. Rev. B. J. West brook c ; Evening, at 6.30. Mr. T. Wilcoek. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, sL Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services:— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. Tinsley. Subjects—Morning: "Rest for the Weary." Evening: '^The Red Signal." Q Tr^^TEPHEN^S^PRESBYTERIAN k3 CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. — Divine Service will be conducted To»morrow, in the morning and evenins, by Rev. Mr. Carrick. mHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening JL Services (under the conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association), November <I, 1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. -J ORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY JLJ SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, Nov. 4.—Morning: " Waiiing for God." Evening: " Christian Forbearance in our Life Struggles." TTNITED METHODIST FREE \J CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert street.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. B. TONKS.] IR. C. CARR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7. VALUABLE FREEHOLD COUNTRY PROPERTIES. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by David White, Esq., to sell, on Wednesday, ?th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The following Valuable FREEHOLD PRO PERTIES, selected by him with great judgment man: years since :— Takapuna—ls7 acres 1 rood 18 perches, being Lots 143, 136. Large frontage to Waite mata River. Maraiti—s6o acres, being Section 46, near Waikoupa Creek. A considerable portion of this is Bush; and the facility of access, by land or water to Auckland, makes this a valuable investment. Dritry—B6 acre?, being Lot SB, close to Town ship and Railway, with water frontage and surrounded by well-cultivated farms Papakura—Lot 3, 24 at re 5; Lot 4, 30 acres- Subdivision of Section No. 12; adjoins 16^ mi!e post, fronting Great South Road and Valley Road, and cbse to Alanurewa Rail road Station. Lot 3, 96 acres, nearly surrounded by road, good level well-watered land, close to Manurewa Station. This was originally selected by Mr Ligar, for Mr Potter. Lot 39, 381 acres, Papakura Valley. This is virgin mixed Bush, and the soil of the very richest description, near Papakura and Manurewa Stations. To a bona fide set tler this lot is a fortune. HUNUA—7BO acres, being Lots 163,179,177, on Hay's Creek. This is also rich Bush land, and the roads are opened up to part of it. The fertility of this district is rapidly en hancing the value of land in it. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. SCREW STEAMER TEANSIT. CUTTER UNDINE. nr\ HE Subscribers have received instruc- JL tions from the Mortgagee to sell by Publft Auction at the Mart. Fort-street, on Wednes" day, 7th lnst., at 12 o'clock, The Screw Steamer TRANSIT, 60 feet long, 9 9-10 feet beam, 4ft. 9in. depth of hold, with all gear, machinery, boats apparel and furniture thereto belonging licensed by H.M. Customs, to trade between Auckland and Wairoa. The Cutter UNDINE, 22 tons register 45 feet long, 15 feet beam, and 5 9-10 feet deptb of hold, with sails, gear, etc., now running between Auckland and the Thames. Possession immediate. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers.