Minister of Education, was passed withou amendment on division by 38 to 10. On clause 54, Mr Pyke maveel an amendment to make fees in high schools cover the cost, of education, but the motion was rejected by 43 to 2. . Mr Fyke said in consequence^ of tins amendment not passing he would in future oppose the Bill at every stage. In clause 56theword «ay was altered to "ten.' Clause 75 was pjfiscd. A long debate occurred on clause 76. On the motion to strike out thenrst section relating to capitation fees, words were retained on division by 38 m 2->. Clausel77 and 7S were passed,and progress was reported. The genera! opinion is that the bill will not pass. At every stage of the Bill enemies are made, who will oppose it at future stages, so that the Bill will probably be so osculated as to be impracticable. BILLS PASSED. The Census Bill passe 1 without comment. The Friendly Societies. Bill passed, all but two money clauses, which Mr O'Rorke said must bo introduced in Committee of Supply. The House adjourned at 12.40. The following Auckland members voted for the capitation tax on the Education Bill (the fee levied on all children of school :v , e ); Messrs Macfarlanc, Morris, Tawliiti, Wallis, and Whitaker ; Mr Stout also went over from the Otago party. The Opposi tion had some hope of throwing out the clause and defeating the bill, but did not sufficiently whip up men. AUCKLAND CAUCUS. Au important nucus of Auckland mem bers called by w Robert Douglas, ended at a quarter past twelve. Thirteen were present. Tii •' meeting was called lo con sider thn i.-ovisiona of the Wa^te Lands Bill so fur as it afreet* Auckland. Mr O'Eorke was in the chair. Sir Kobert Douglas and Mr Hamlin, members ot Lie Waste Land Committee, explained wftat was 'lone by that committee in regard to Auek- . land. "They asked an expression of opinion [ from Auckland members in regard to the proposal to increase the price of land throughout the province. After considerable di ;cu sion Mr Sheehxn, ■us draftsman of the Auckland Waste Lauds Act, 1874, objected to any alteration in the pric^ of land. The price then fixed was determined by the Provincial Council. The price of land were much better iitted to the circumstances of the province than those proposed under the Bill. Sir Robert Douglas then moved, and it was carried, "That in ihe opinion of this meeting it is not desirable to increase the price of land in the Province of Auckland.' Mr Sheehau called the attention of the meeting to the fact, that. in thn present' Bill the Government proposed to abolish the Homestead system introduced by Mr Gillies, and which was continued and extended by the Act of 1874. I nder its provision a large amount of bona fido settlement had taken place. Li* abolition would be a great blow to settlement in the north of Auckland. He then moved that this mooting is strongly of opinion that the Homestead Act should be uuiintaiued for the purpose of facilitating bona fide settlements.. The motion was carried unanimously. The question has been raised whether there could be any reduction in the minimum price of third class lands, now fixed by law at live shillings an acre. Captain Morris was of opinion that the price should bo lowered to half-n-crown. His viowVas supported by Messrs Dignan and O'Rorke.

The following members objected to redaction of the price :—Messrs Williams, Swanson, Hamliu, Sheehan, and others. They preferred that the power to sell all third - class land should be wholly abolished, and that leases for long terms at low rental should be given, to induce people to take up these lands. Ultimately the following resolution, proposed by Mr Sheehan, was carried :—■" That the minimum price of third - class lands should remain at the present figure, but that authority under which leases may be given should be extended to terms not ex ceeding forty-two years. This was carried by a large majority against an amendment proposed by Mr O'Rorke, that the minimum price of third-class lands should be reduc able in specific cases, approved by .the Waste Lands Board, to 2s 6d per acre. Messrs Morris and Sheehan called/Sthe attention of the meeting to the necessity for making some provision to meet cases of persons who had held land orders and scrip exercisable over Waste Lands, and whose rights had been forfeited on merely techinical and trivial grounds. With the approval of the whole meeting, the following resolutions proposed by Mr Sheehan were carried :—"That provision should be made in the Bill to meet the cases of persons holding land orders, or entitled to land, but whose rights have been forfeited on merely techinical grounds." The Deferred Payment Clauses in the bill were next considered. After discussion, the meeting desided that it vronld be pre pared to support them with a view to alter ation of details being made in committee. The business of the ciuicus then ended. Mr Swanson next called the attention of the meeiring to the Sharebroker'.s Bill intro duced by Mr Lusk. Ha strongly objected to the repeal of the Act, and adduce;! many cogent arguments. He areued that the present Act could be made workable. If made so, security would then be given for fair play for persons entering into mining speculations, and mining industries at the Thames would become a permanent and growing business. All members present supported Mr Swansoirs views, but as Mr Lusk was absent, the meeting agreed to defer absolute decision to another meeting, to be called specially for the purpose. The meeting then ended. rtTV r. rt cw ME StIEEIIAX AND THE OPPOSE TION. During the discussion. Mr Sheehan, with his usual nonchalance suggested to Sir Ralph Douglas, Messrs Wil liams, and Morris, that if they wanted the Bill to pass in a satisfactory shape for the North., they should join the middle party. They did not .seem to see it. The rumour that Mr Sheehan has joined the middle party is not true. He has not attended the meetings, and remains staunch to the faithful few under Sir George Grey s banner. _______

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OAVN COEKE3POXDEST.)

COROMANDEL, this day. THE WEEKLY MINING REPORTS,

Royal Oak.—The manager reports favor ably. Gold is seen occasionally in the several stopes of No. 3 block cm the Little and Good loader. The reef continues its usual appearance. In the low level tunnel she contractors liavo driven 24 feet. The country is good. The company has com pleted a crushing of eighty tons of quartz and IS2 lbs of specimens and picked stone, with a total yield of 119 ozs. gold. Bright Smile.—The return from eleven EOiv^ of stuff is 341 ozs. Tokatea.—The manager reports having got forty pounds of specimens during the week from the stopw between Nos. 0 and 7 rises,where he expects to get a few more. 'JSiere is a little gold soon in the stope oi So. -I; also the stopes between No. -2 ami :, rfecs. I am happy to inform you that the tributors got a patch oi forty pounds of specimens just when consider!!) lithe advisability of giving up. The fortnightly return is about ecventy-one ounces. The Palmerston starts work at once, Mr Harrison, managing director, having arrived to make arrangements. [ona—At a meeting of directors yesterday Mr Joseph Bennett was added to the Board directory. It was unanimously agreed to resume operations when arrange ments arc made for putting up substantial

machinery. At a meeting of the Tokatea, Mr Brett was added to the Board of Directors.

The Long Tunnel is driving on three promising loaders. A few colors were seen sn one. shadowing forth a hopeful future. At the Harbor View meeting of Directors to-day it was resolved to put up a rfc& fro:::

the low level, and generally develop the n.ine.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day

THE FOOTBALL MATCH

The weather is squally. The Auckland i fiotballists are in good spirits. Some Thames people think their own team, which comprises two or three giants, can push Auckland light weights about like feathers. The game is to commence at three o'clock. Betting is even. The ground last night was covered with water after the heavy rains. The state of the ground is considered disadvantageous to iieet runners from Auckland, and favors the Thames team. It is rumoured that the lessee of the groxind, aggravated at, the football playing on the grassland, is goingto muster a force of men to keep them off. '1 here is a possibility of united action, and a grand scrimmage. , _„ PARAwAT, 2. .30. Crowds have turned out, and are arriving in all kinds of vehicles, the weather having cleared up. . The first event was a scrimmage between Mr and Mrs Dufty, who objected, as lessees, to the game being played. Mr Dufty appeared armed with a huge hickory bludgeon. Mrs Dufty, with amis akimbo, defied the football host. Event ually, 30.s settled the dispute. • The grotiud looks well beautified with several good sized lakes. Good swimmers have an advantage. Auckland won the toss, electing to play with the wind. Henderson has placed the men. Mr. Bell is umpire for the Thames ; Mr. Woon for Auckland. Paeawai, 3.30 p.m. Paul, a Thames man, kicked olf at three o'clock. Shakespeare caught the ball. A series of scrimmages followed. Burgess several times got away with the ball in fine style. Henderson kicked the ball into a pool of water against the goal. A heap of men jumped fearlessly in splashing like ducks. . No points have been scored yet. GOLD FIELDS/ The Moanatairi hadfa capital yield for tho fortnight, of 400 ozs melted gold, from i■!"> ton^ quartz. Caledonian. —(Mclnnes*) tr'bute crushing gave the splendid yield of '231 ozs from \M tons. Herivell. —Another tributer has lodged •22 ozs. The Una tribute, 37 ozs lodwta. The Morning Li 'hi. Cairn, 1 oz IS dwtn. WAITEKAURL Private letters this morning state that further finds of rich stuff have been mud-j in the southern portion of the mine. Sales: Moanatairi, £7 7^ fid; Queen of May, ISs ; Piako, 15s 3d ; Homeward Bound, 2s. Hellers : Albumia, £5 12s 6d.

! may be said to be already a success. There | are"9o ordinary members and 26 honorary, j besides'some few life members. It is being i pushed on with great spirit.

HOKIANGA, this day.

The Schooner Queen has cleared out and the Rosanna Hose for Dunedin wit! timber.

DUNEDTN. this'dav

S PORTING STATISTICS. Tlie " Star" publishes interesting Ktntis istics of the past racing season meetings. It states that Otago had 30, representing £5,353; Canterbury 31, representing £4,931 ; Auckland 23, 53,934; Wellington, 11, £3,437 ; Hawke'fi Bay 13, £1,612 ; other provinces 12. £2,703. Of this, Mi Redwood won £2,750 ; Messrs Kay and Nosworthy, £2,015; Mr O'Brien, £1,"620; Mr Walters, £1,170; MrDelamain, £835; Mr McGee, £7CO; Mr Mackay, £GSO ;Mr Swanson, £673 ; Mr Webb, £645 ; Mr Watts, £020 ; Mr Harry Goodman, £538. Of -wins above £400, Guy Fawkes heads the list with £1.425; Fishhook, £1,206 ; Tommy Dodd, £7SO; Bribery, £620; Danebury, £575 ; Ariel, £470 ; Fallacy, £460 : Eclypse, £44S ; Puriri, £415 ; Isaac; Walton, OpaAva, Banjo, and Templeton, £400 each.

LOCAL TOPICS. The '■ Times" and " Star" .strongly oppose the proposal to vest the Harbor Board in the Corporation. The prams here also strongly condemns the Government action in reducing the strength, the gaol :t,-'J;. Tlie "Tiii'ics" says the Government are evidently bent upon destroying the efficiency of the police, and of the management of gaols; and will carry out their design, should the Assembly permit them to reman: n office long enough.

The "Tablet" makes charges that at Raii"iora a Catholic child lias been flogged for not reading the Protestant Bible in a Government school there, and at Kajopoi, a schoolmaster in explaining history made a wholesale charge as to the iiselessne-s of priests, confession, nidul-

genes, etc. Catholic parents sent com plaints to the teacher and to tlie Board, who considered the teacher's answer .satisfactory, though the samothing should not occur again. Strong comment is made by the " Tablet" on the cool insolence of this reply. gphe proceedings in the Police Court to day in Proudfoot's case ar ■ marked by a series of unseemly disputes between in spector Mallard 'and Mr Harris, senior counsel for the licensed. More than once the Inspector claimed the protection of the Bench, who at one part of the proceedings had been unable to maintain order, and adjourned the Court. Dr. Murphy's ;>.et.ion in" prompting the accused's counsel^ was brought under the notice of the Co:trt,

which ordered his retirement, bei'.i

witness, and repdmanded liim. Dv. Murphy complained bitterly of the treat ment he had" received at tlic hands of tho police. More recrimination ensued, when Inspector Mallard, losing his temper, used an expression toward some witnesses for which he had subsequently to apologise. Yesterday's evidence- went in the direction of proving and throwing discredit on the girl's statement generally. The "Star" says that when the shares are .allotted in the Union Company it is intended to hold a meeting to consider the propriety of issuing another 10,000 shaies. THE WRECK OF THE CHRISTIAN McAUSLAND. A letter from Captain Cowper, of the Christian McAusland, dated Manilla, 31.st May, says he loaded there with sugar. He made for Cork or Falmouth for orders. The ship was very deep, and expected to have a bad passage.

PKESS AGENCY.]

DUNEDIN, this day. ONE BOY STABS ANOTHER. A serious affair occurred at Sparrow and Co.'s foundry, whereby a boy named Valen tine Morton, aged 15, was severely wounded. Ho was engaged heating an iron, when one of his mates, Stewart Newton, interfered, and was told to mind his own business. A. quarrel arose. Newton having fallen on his back, went away, and returned three or four minutes afterwards, saying: "I will make yon pay for the wr,y you pushed xm a little while ago." lie then picked up a, piece of iron, and was about to throw it at Morton, when the latter rushed at him, and knocked the iron out of his hand, They had another struggle, when Newton com menced savagely to use Iris pocket-knife, with which he stabbed Morton in several places on the left leg and left side. The knife was taken from Newton, and Morton was removed to the Hospital. Dr Tighe expressed his belief that ihe cut on Mor ton's side was of a very serious character, the knife having entered the body two inches in au upward direction, between two of the ribs. Morton was apprehended on warrant.

NAPIER, thisdav

wo:::::x-: jn:>:s" club.

The Working Mcns' Club is now fairly launched. A largely«attended meeting was held last night to inaugurate the affair. A committee was appointed to dravr up rules, and select temporary premises, pending the erection of a suitable building. It is not decided yet whether liquor will be sold The question will not, however, affect the establishment of the Club, which

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

j (Before li. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

JOLLY FELLOWS,

■ Oh, selfish Templars, we arc not like yon, ' We strip our homes to swell the revenue : 'We take our nobblers. and our pints of beer ; I And o'er life's ocean thoughtlessly wo steer. James Holloway, Joseph Farley, Charles I Talbot and Obadiah Jones, were fined 5s ! each with costs for being drunk last | night. ; THE LAST CHAPTER OF HEZEKIAII. ! Hezekiah Mann, formerly a cowkeeper of ! Freeman's Bay, described as a bushman, : was again exiled on a charge of failing to : contribute to the support of his four children | in the Tndustral School, arrears £13 10s. Defendant did not answer to the call. I The "Court ordered a warrant to issue for ; Mann's apprehension. ! LARCENY OF A TEA-SERVICE. "William Jouglin, alias Johns, was I brought up on a charge of burglariously entering the dwelling-house of Catherine Higgins, on the night of the 11th inst., and , stealing therefrom certain arfeiclcis of ■ crockery, value os. Mr Armstrong appeared for the prisoner. Sub-Inspector Pardy said that several i other offences of a similar nature had been 1 committed in the ncighbotirhood of ! Freeman'd Bay, and prisoner was suspected :as the guilty man ; he would ask for a I remand until Friday next. j Mr Armstrong asked that bail might be allowed. Sub-Inspector Pardy said he should have had no objection had all the stolen property beenjrecovcred,. but if prisoner was allowed bail, he might thwart the police in their endeavours to find the property. Bail was therefore refused, and the prisoner remanded. THE LIGHT OUT. James Dempsey, proprietor of the Sham rock Hotel, Wcllesley-street, appeared in answer to a summons, charging him with permitting his light over the entrance door to bo extinguished by the wind (lie being asleep at the tune) on the night of the 6th mat. Mr Dompnoy pleaded guilty, but stated that the night was very rough, and his lamp v, as undergoing repair. He sub stituted another lamp, but the wind was too much for the gas, and the light was blown out ; ho knew nothing of the charge until las4l, evening, when ho was ■ surprised by the statement in the Star. "sir Cunningham read a note from the plumber, stating that he was engaged tit the iiino in repairing the lamp. His Worship, innler the circumstances, imposed the nominal fine of Is. This was all the business.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

TIIE usual weekly meeting of the Parnell Borough Council was held yesterday even ing, '['resent: His Worship the Mayor, (Colonel Nation.) and Councillors Mitford, Coleman, Brown, Robinson, and Wood. The ordinary formal business was des patched. >l EW COUNCILLOKS. —Captain Bracken bury and Mr Winks, two of the nowly clected Councillors, look their oaths and seats. COMMITTEES. —Moved by Councillor Wood, seconded by Councillor Bracken bury, " That in lieu of the several special Committees one Cciioral Committee be ap pointed to transact Committee business, and to consist of tlie Mayor and Councillors Mitford, Robinson, Melton and Bracken bury." Carried. MANUKAU ROAD. —On the motion of Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Mitford, the Council confirmed tlie resolu tion passed and adopted at a special meeting on the 10th of August, for altering Manukau Road. KOTICES OF .MOTION. By Councillor Wood : That the Inspector of Nuisances warn all persona against cast im/lrubbish on the roads of the'Munieipality. By Councillor Braekenbary : That all the works in the Borough be let by public tender. By Councillor Melton : That the cost of the wall against the culvert and Sash and Door Company's Works be laid on the table at next meeting. Atfer some general discussion as to the ways and means for altering Manukau I load the Council adjourned.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Banb of New Zealand—Sellers, £22 National Bank—Sellers, 71s. Colonial Burik — Buyers, -Ma. ■ ' Auckland Gai—Buyers, £10 53. l-^julu Ijrili^li Insurance (new) —77s Cd; sellers, Str,->cU:rd Insnrp.nco —Buyers, 20s. Union Sash and Door Co. (3rd issue)—£lo 10 s Do. ('2nd issuu)—Buyers, £5 sa. riToanatairi—^cliers, £8. S lhurnia —£5 10s. Tokaten—Sellers. 9s. Union Bench —21s. Queen of May—Buyers, 3Cs Gd. Welcome—Sellers, 7s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairmtm.

A SOCIAL EVENING.

A SOC-'I A :, gathering of the supporters and friends of the SToun:; Men's Christian Association, was held last evening in the large room. The weather wns very unfavourable, still the meet ing was well attended. The ornamentation of the loom, the work of Mr Bloinlield, way Die gift of

ii number of friends. A bountiful tea was provided, of which thoso present heartily par tool;. The subsequent meeting was presided '■.vcr by Mr Larkins. -who introduced tho pro ceedings. A hymn was sung by Mr Blomfleld's popularichoir, andprayerofferedbyTtev R. Tay lor. The addresses wem then given, intcr spersad by sinking by the choir.. Rev Mr K vans delivered an address on " Christian Work," and urged tho necessity of practical religion : point ing out that ther« was work for nil in connection with tho advancement of truth, although each was not fitted for the same religious sphere of duty ; all were not called on to r>rnach and he had a settled objection to a preach- In^ woman. Mr Evans told several anecdotes by way of illustration. Rev. Allan W. Webb, "of tho Weltesley-street Chapel, spoke at some length on a subject which has frequently been handled, and by nono more successfully than by the late Rev. John Angell James, of Birmingham: nnd Dr Thomas Binney, of King's WeiKhhousn Chapel, Fish-street Hill, London. Mr Webb's subject was "The Young man from home." and, having pictured the young man's difficulties and dancrersin the wide world, sairl that in Cristian Associations such a one always found lit associates and a homo. Rev. J. Kobertson, of Herosford-stroot, r>poko eloquently on tho "Higher Christian Life," and described the meaning of the term, the need of it. and how it was to bo secured and maintained. These phases were lucidly explained and en forced iii tho speaker's earnest and painstaking manner, Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell was ex pected with an address on *' Scepticism," taut tho distance and the wet prevented his appearance. T;ie entertainment closed In the usual way.

THE THEATRE ROYAL.

The inclement weather, last night, thinned the audience wry much, but still there were a fair number present to witness the production df " Forbidden Fruit," which was given for the third time, ani.l waa acted with capital eiicct. This sparkling comedy will be. promised for the lust time to-nhch.t, and vrVJ. bo followed by the Koreami:-.K l'arce <s£' " A night atNottinf? Hill," in which M r Leopold takes the principal character. We understand that the part wp.3 specially de-i.f-Cii"d for this p;ene-al actor. On Monday ni-U't the programme will consist of the famous one-act cotaedy oi" "'Kerry," followed by tho ture*»-act comedy of " A Victim of Circum stances." MrAVhoatleighin " Kerry" has made quite as favourable an impression as in ''The Shanghraun," and those oi' our readers who havi "noo seen him in the character should take .ttivantage of the opportunity.

"COW-CATCHERS" ON THE RAIL WAY.

THE statement made in the Waikato "Times" that the engines in use on the Auckland and Waikato railway are too email to carry a "cow-catcher" is alto gether contrary to fact. As a proof of tins ft may be mentioned that two of tke engines on the Riverhead and Helensville line, which are smaller than those on the Waikato line, are already provided with these much-needed protectors. The danger of running trains every night along an unfenced Hue on which cattle are con tinually straying is veiy great, and we trust that the Government will not wait

until a serious calamity occurs before they take action in the matter.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1877.



The very interesting syllabus of Mr Clark's new lecture on " Westminster Abbey/ which he will deliver for the first and only time on Monday evening, will be found in our advertising columns. In the list of the officers of the Amateur Athletic Glut> published yesterday, the names or the President, His Worship the Mayor, W. J. Hurst, Esq., and the Vice- President, Robert Graham Esq., were accidentally omitted. My worthy friend in the beef trade is like the boy with a penny whistle, he is 1 laving all the fun to himself. lam wait ing till he gets blown (fly), then I mean to be in at the death. This is the modux operandi. As iam a cash purchaser it enables me to put before my customers every delicacy of the season, such as choice lambs at 2s to 5s per quarter; sucking pigs, poultry, dairy-fed pork, veal, haunches and saddles of mutton dressed for table ; fore quarters .ire 2d on Saturdays ; all day legs mutton are 3d; prime roast beef, sausages, and chops are 4d cash.—George HULME, Auckland Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. —[Advt.] Mr Allender is now taking round a sub scription list for the benefit of Mre Carlyle, the widow of the late Mr Jno. Carlyle, whose untimely death caused such universal sorrow a fortnight ago. Subscriptions will also be received at this office. The chari table coiild not give in a move deserving cause.



WANTED, to purchase a first-rate riding Pony.—Apply stating price and where to be seen, by letter.—" H.F.," Star Ofneo. WANTED, ;i Harmonium Player for Presbyterian Church. Onehunga.— Further information obtainable from Alex. Grant, Onehunpa ; with "whom applications must, be left not later than forenoon of Monday, 2-ltli inst. "YTSTANTED, a smart Message Tiny.— V v Apply Monday morning Star office. -CST7 ANTED, ;i Boy age 13 or 14.—Apply V V J. Ward, Painter, Shortlaud-fitrect. ANTED KNOWN, Mrs Carl Mciller, Dressmaker, from Ijondon. cuts out and fitsjown materials at a charge of .'fcs. Od. each.— Princes-street. WAN TED, a Youli who can milk for a dairy farm.— Robertson Brothers, Fnmily Grocers, SvmondH-strecf. "VR/aNT!-: D~ a sti.-atly ymin» Man. accufs- VV towed to the Butchering business.— R. Reeves, Victoria-street. TXTANTE D, t a respectable V o > th to v wait at table, and make himself gerc rally useful.—Anchor Hotel. ~\%T ANTED, small Furnished Bedroom, V v without board.—Apply, stating terms, to A.M.Z., Stau oiiice. ■\TfTANTED, Married Couple without V V encumbrance'; man an coachman and gardener; wife indoor servant. Likewise female servants for Thames and other parts. —HannaforcVss Registry, Qucon-st'-cct. ~in§7~ ANTED, a v A](prentice to t! 1 c Vt Currying business.—Apply to Ireland Bros. " \\T ANTED, two strong Hoys about » 1.1 years of age.-G. D. Burke, Wake ficld-stroot. ■YJSTANTE]), a good Milch don't, young V y in kid or newly kidded.—Apply to Mr Minetti, Baker, Hobson-street. WANTED, ti good General Servant. -~ Mrs digging, Hob Tloy Hotel, Freemans Bay. TTFTANTEI), a Partner who under tyy Btands thoroughly tho, making of Portland and Human Clement ; no capital required.—Apply to Stak Ullice, or Mr Oilman, Chemist, Onehunga. "TITANTED, a Girl about 14 to Mind a 7 V Baby and assist in Housework.- -Apply Mrs Hill, No. 5, Pitt Termer;. ITETANTED, the Amalgamated Boot and v v Shoemakers to meet on Tucrday even ing next, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Business of great importance. At V.M.C.A. Rooms, Albert and Wellesley-strccts. By order of Secretary. _ WANTED, four good Spade Hands.— Apply below new house, Mount ITebson, Rcniuera. WANTED,"" one or two Boarders at Odborne House, Albert-street, nearly opposite Star Hotel. Superior accommodation. No Children. Healthy situation. Terms. IX-;. WANTED, two youn/i Men are desirous of learning Bookkeeping.—Address, Stating terms, to Bookkeeper, Stak office. W" ANTED, a good Horse-Shoer. —B. Lorigan, l Tp;ier Symonds-strect. "\\7~ ANTED, Good Needle Hands ; also V t a few Apprentices; constant work.— Apply at 31, Short land-street. TSTANTED, a Girl, aged about 16 years, V t to assist in Housework in a family of three. —Mrs. W. R. Kllison, Grocer, I'arnell. TIT A NTED, Ten ders up to 2 o'clock on V v Monday, 17th instant, for Additions to n Hnilfling.—For partseniors apply Mr. Beedell, Kden Terrace. TSTANTED," afew good'Dniricß Butter '? v and Eggs.—Dedvvoori Store, Ponsonby. "YITANtED to Sell, First Choice Joscph v'y me Kid Gloves, 2s and 2s Cd per pair ; lot of Ostrich Feathers, 7s (id each.—W. Kyre. Knniskillen ifous'.\ Victoria-street. '% JKTANTEI), an active middle - aged '■i y woman as General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Cleghorn, Epsom. ;^nt7"ANTED, the Ladies of Ponsonby i' i cum Dcdwood, to know that they can do as ■\yell at the Junction Drapery Store as by going into Quecn-streut, and mncli better for the proprietor, .'. Goodhull Brown. % TO"AN TED to Purchase, Empty Sacks, v 7 any quantity : must he good and pound. —R, Raird, Victoria-street. "TTKTANTED, a smart respectable Lad, v 7 about 11 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Puwnbroking business.—Apply L. 11. Noiuncgen. TTCTAN TED, ;i Cook or General Servant. S' » —Mrs. Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. WANTED KNOWN, R Davis, Pro -7? fessor of the "Noble Art, of Hobson strcet, opposite Scotia Hotel, has an opening for a few more Pupils. Gentlemen attended at their Own residences.—Apply at tho above place any evening between S and 10. Terms, very reasonable. TSTANTED Known, that the Latest / V Novelty in Kid Gloves, double-buttoned and embroidered stitched, in black, coloured, and light faneys, at 2s 6d per pair, at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. TX7 ANTED KNOWN, Carpenters' v t Pencils, lOd per dozen ; good Purses, 4d; Berlin Wool, Id and 5d per dozen; Poli Combs, 3d ; Rack Combs, 3d ; Infants Leather Boots, Od; Men's superior Socks, Cd ; Ladies' Stockings. Od ; large bottles Scent, 9<i ; Bonnet Shapes, dd ; Ladles' sown Kid Boots, CsGd ;good lead Pencils, 9d per dozen ; Slate do., 9d per 100; white-handled Magnifiers, 9d; a few Like nesses of your friends, 6d; Views of tho Thames, Cd ; Spectacles, Is ; Handy 'Shovels Gd ; splendid Black tea, 2s: Mixed do., 2s Cd ; Pocket-Books, id; Lace, Kibbon, and Ribbon Velvet, Id per yard : looking Glasses, 6d.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson etreet,. WANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS ! ! MUFFINS! MUFFINS J—K.H. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he hns commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods a^ in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of kindly favours and orders. N.B.—May be had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted- \\J ANTED TO SELL, the Pianos and i i Harmoniums, ex Columbus, to make room for expected arrivals. They will bo sold at a discount for cash, or on terms to suit purchasers. Pianos for £12, Harmoniums for £9.— Webb's Music Store, Wellesley-street. _,„„«_„ rpiiE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. (INCOKPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1535.) Notice is hereby given that the HALF YEARLY DIVIDEND of £2 10s. a Share, being at the rate of £12 10s. per cent, per annum on the Capital Stock of the Corporation, declared by the Court of Directors, payable in London on the Ninth of October, will be made available to the Shareholders on the Colonial Register or and after the same day. E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. Wellington, 14th September; 1577.



I GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. JN BANKRUPTCY. j In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors 1 Act, 1876," aud in the Bankruptcy of j Thomas Joseph Bainrridge, of "Pon sonby, Suburbs of Auckland, Store keeper, a Debtor. At the First Meeting of the Creditors of the said Thomas Joseph Bainbridge, held at eleven o'clock this forenoon, in the Supremo Court House, Auckland, Thomas Macffarlanc, of Auckland, Gertifieated Accountant in Bank- I ruptcjj&iKfls d.uly elected the Creditors' Trustee j in BJCtnnSfpJ^y of the property of the said | Thomas-^frmeph Bainbridge ; and that the said 1 Thomas'Macifarlane has signified to the Regis- ! trar, in writing, his acceptance of the Trustee- j ship. Dated, at Auckland, this 11th day of Sept, | 1877. i 11. WILLIAMSON", | Deputy Registrar. Wm. Coiemax, "Vulcan Lane, Solicitor for the Bankrupt.



X N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors aud Crcditoi-3' Act, IS7C,' and of the Deed of Assign ment, dated the 24th day of July, 1877, made between Isaac Barnett, Barnett Levy, and Morris MicriAKL Hyams, all of the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, aud Colony of New Zealand, Co-partners, trading under tho stylo or firm of " Barnett and Levy," Wholesale Grocore, of tho lirst part; John Lamb, Miller ; Ben jamin Tonks, Auctioneer, and Iler nwn Brown, Coffee Merchant, all of the City of Auckland aforesaid (Trus tees under the said Deed), of the second pnrt; and all the joint and separate creditors of the said Isaac Barnett, Barnett Levy, and Morris Michael Hyaniß, of the third part ; which said Deed was iiled in the Supremo Court Oflice, Auckland aforesaid, on the 28th day of July, 1877, aud was assented to by trie separate creditors of the said Isaac Barnett, on the 11th day of August last, and iy the joint creditors of tho said Isaac Barnett, Barnett Levy, and Morris Michael Hyams, on the 20th. day oi: August last. Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Supreme Court, Kitting in Bankruptcy, made the twelfth day of September instant, the said Deed of Assignment was declared cc-mnletcly executed. Dated, at Auckland, tliia 11th day oi' Septem ber, 1877. HEBKETH & RICHMOND, Solicitors for the above-named Trustees'.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OP NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the mall er of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act, 1876," and of the bankruptcy of Arthur Uttixg, of Hokianga, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony o£ New Zealand, Store-keeper, a ] )ehtor. SNotice is hereby given tha1; a sufficient num ber of Creditors of the said Arthur Uttirg not having attended at the First, Meet ing, appointed to bo held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, this das", at eleven o'clock in tho forenoon, the Registrar of the said Court lias, pn r«uant to Section Afl of Uie said A C, appointed Thomas Mueffju'lane, of Auckland, a Certiiicatcd Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be Creditors' Trustee in the Estato; and that the said Thomas ?.!a/'lfiufoie hac, in writing, signilied his acceptance of the said. Trusteeship. Dated this 14th day of September, 1577. RUSSELL & DEVORE, Solicitors for the said Bankrupt. Shortland-stroet, Auckland. ESTATE OF BARNETT AND LEVi r. A Dividend, the Frsfc, wiU b<; payable at tho fiifice of John Lamb, Queen-street. <in and after WEDNESDAY, September 19, at 12 o'clock noon, to all Creditors who have proved their debts. All promissory notes must be produced. JOHN LAMB, ) B. TONKS, [r Trustees. H. BROWN, j A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPE .A. RATIVK BUILDING AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY. N O T I C K. A Special General Meeting of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Invest ment Society will be held, at the Society's Office, ■ 93 Queen-street, on TUESDAY, the 16th day of October, at 7.30 p.m. (in compliance with a. requisition from 25 shareholders), for tho pur- ' po=e of altering Rule No. 15, so as to admit ! borrowing members to participation in tho ' prolits of the Society. j The resolution to be proposed is as follows :— ! [Note.- The words below printed in italics ] are those which it is proposed to add to the present Rule.] j " That Rule No. 15 he altered so a3 to read as follows: i 15.—At tho completion of every yenr i of tho Society a existence, a thorough j and complete investigation of the 1 affdir3 of the Society shall be made, j and the profits ascertained; and a j general account shewing the grosn : receipts, expenditure, assets, and liabili- I ties of the Society shall be prepared ; i and, after all 10.-ses and anticipated ! losses shall have been provided for, and the interest credited under Rule 14, | the surplus profits shall be equitably apportioned as follows: among the invest- j ing shares which have then been in force I for a complete year, and all borrowed shares j existing (it the time of the invvHtigation ; so i that all such shares shall be credited j therewith at an equal rate per cent, psr annum on the amount from time to time to the credit of such investing shares, exclusive of subscriptions in advance; andon the equation of payments during the year on Ihesaid borrowed shares. Every investing share, which, after ;wy such, apportion ment of prolits, shall have to its credit the sum of £20 or upwards, shallitermi nate, and the amount thcn'at its'credit shall bo paid by tiie Treasurer to tho member. JOHN BATGER. Secretary. Auckland, September 11. 1877. THE CORONET. Captain Ohlscn, of the^Bellc Brandon, reports having been in company with the schooner Coronet, on" the Kermadec Islands, on Wednes day last. It is probable that Captain Rose r.nd his well-known vessel will reach harbor by to-night. IMPORTS. Per Atlantic, from Dunedin ;—l2O sacks flour, 120 A-sacks do., 2(50 J-sacks do.. 20 sacks oatmeal. — '1\ H. Hall & Co. ST. JAMES' YOUNG MEN'S MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. A Musical and Literary Entertainment, in aid of the Building Fund of New School-room for St James' Church, will bo given by the above Association, assisted by Mrs. Mitchell and the Choir, on tbe evening of THURSDAY, the 20th instant, in the Lome-street Hall, com mencing at S o'clock. TICKETS, One Shilling ; may be obtained at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s, Queen-street; Messrs. Brown and Son's, Shortland-strcet; or from any of the Members. : Programme in future issue. ■ A MEETING of Colonial Born Eifle- Shots will be held at 8 p.m., at the Drill-shed, on MONDAY next, the 17th inst. A full attendance is particularly requested. MOUNT ALBERT "HIGHWAY DIS TRICT. Notice is hereby given that the Mount Albert District Board intend on the Ist day of October, 1877, to make a rate of one shilling (Is.) in the pound upon the value of the nroperty in the dis- ! trict, for the period of nine months, onding 31st March, 1878 ; and that tho said rate will become payable in one sum on the Bth day of October, 1577, at the residence of the. Collector, Mr Joiix Br VITHWAITS, Mount Albert, where the Rate bOOkmaybeiDSpeCtedl.K. TAYLOR, September 11,1577, Chairman, TAHUHU PUBLIC LIBRARY. All persons having Books belonging to the above Library are requested to return them to me, on or before WEDNKSDAY, 26th inst. GEORGE WILLIS, Hon. Sec. Library Committee. Otahuhu, 13th September, 1577. Good s amarTtan lodge. 1 -■■■'■ THE GRAND SOIREE OF THE SEASON !! Will be held in the Large Room of the Young Men's Christian Association on MONDAY next, the 17th inst. Tea on the Tables at half-past six o'clock. Chair to be taken at 8 o'clock sharp, when one of the best and most varied Programmes that has ever been put, an Auckland audience, by the leading Lady and Gentlemen Amateurs of Hie City will be gone through. Price of Admission to Tea and Soiree, Is. Cd. ; after Tea s to Concert only. Is.- W. Sec.



r -\/r ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and I -l_v JL others, can havo Office Bcoks Ruled and I Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement 1 Magazines. Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvkninh Star office, Wy n d )i n m -at.r f»r. "171 OR SALE, or to Let., with immediate IJD entry, a comfortable Nino-roomed House i on St. George's Bay Road. Parnell, with garden i and shrub bary, nearly half-an-ncrc, and a good j well.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, -12, I Queen-street. _ IjlOK SALE, cheap, two new Gab-bags J pressure board and oxyhydroaen micros copes.—D. X. Gamier, 77, bhortland-street, for L, Tjabonde. Wholesale Manufacturer of Kauri Gum Ornaments, Greenstone and Quartz. "IjIOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage and I .JO Freehold Allotment in Cook-street— . Samuel Uochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort j street. OR SALE OR LEASE, a substantial Seven-roomed House, with two acres of I land, centrally situated, in Hamilton, Waikato. ; Apply to 88, No. 1 Box. Hamilton Post-oftice. Imi o ii. v~Wi vat c SALE, ! That Valuable Property at Ponsonby, now in : the occupation of Mrs. Addey, comprising ! Dwelling-house of 8 rooms, large School-room, i detached Kitchen, fitted with copper, ovens, ! So., erected on about one acre of ground, i having frontages to two streets, well fenced, j thoroughly drained, and planted with fruit and i ornamental trees, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Land Agents, Port-street. OR POSITIVE SALE (cheap), on very easy terms, a really good and compact ' Farm of 300 a;'res ; first-class land, a largo por tion of it in a high state of cultivation ; a well built new House of six rooms, stable, &c, &c, with frontage to good main road and creek. The site for the intended Railway Station will ' be either on the property, or immediately ad- j joining, consequently makes it a very valuable j investment for anyone wishing to lay out a township, being centrally situated, and only 11 ' miles Auckland by either metaled road or j water, iiS well as by rail. Would be a splendid ■ opportunity for anyone either to farm or other- j wise.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen street. T^T Q T I G X For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway "Station; 200 acres of it is well ShoV. red, adaptor], for gardens or orchards; 100 acres i-s covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con . venient to market of any kauri iv the colony.— | Apply to John :,lcLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, | or to W, Aitlion, Land Agent. . j "I" AXE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, i JILJ a ji'a,rni of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in | grass, wvil laid out with Orchard and Ornamen- j tal Tree;, with an eight-room!.'.). House (fur- | nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness. Carts, Cows, ami Farming Implements.—Apply It. and It. Dude:1, Laai Agents. ; £?€^jf.'h to £1000 LENT, on Building rijVAi''«.»-' Society principles or on any terms | to sui i hcivi owjers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, ; 1 Vulcan huna. Mortgages and Loan 3 negotiated. ; QJEED POTATOES."— 15 "tons" Good ! fj Ho>.a-;Town Sc^d Potatoes FOR SALE. | Price: 9JI tOs per ton on the ground, or £3 de livered.—R. A. Wight, Kast Tamaki. j ii? ' »> •'■> —SUBURBAN BUILDEN & SITE j ; c*V : '">\'. oc 2 acres; easy distance; com- j wands a \ lew of surpassing beauty, which can- I not be b'.iHt out.—S, Yaile, Land Agent. j .{>*<*? fh CASH, Balance by ..Weekly Payments ■ c£v 6 \9 ;\s agreed—Nine-roomed House, suit ■ able for Boardinar-House or Family Residence, ! ten minutes' walk from <Jlßeen-stre«"t.—S. Vaile, I House and Land Ayont, Shortland-streefc, next the Post-office. : TjiOK SALE, 90 acres of Land, admirably j _L adj.pled for the site of a manufactory, or \ for a pit; end poultry farm. The whole of the purchase money can remain at 6 per cent. ; S j miles from '~nd, bya good road.—S. Vaile, j Lund and Instate Agent, Shortiand-street, next ! the Posi o'uee. I



QK ACRE FARM at Pokeno. the greater por- O»J* ) ir.rs in ?cr.-is3 and crops, roally good land, I comfortable House of t! rooms, one mile from Railway Sr.ntion. Will be sold cheap.—S. Vaile, Land and iistate Agent, Shordand-street, next j Post-oiflee. i«QK —SNUG LITTLE FARM of 10 acres, c*y€j°3> -ill fenced and under cultivation, with House of three roaras, &c good land, — miles south of Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land A^cnt. _ I _£* ~§ 15s. PER AOKK.— 6O acres of good Land I o&-a~ south of Auckland.—S. Vaile. Land A.-.ent, Sh n-'Jand-street, next the Post-office. TiTiOK SALE, a Singer's Sewing | JO Machine. Nearly new. Price, £5 10s.— j W. Ferguson, Bootmaker, Drake-street. FjpU LET, Bakehouse, Shop, and House, JL together or separately.—A. Tait, Lorne streot. LET, a two - roomed Cottage in ! _£ Kelson-street; colonial oven mid well. —R. Donovan, Shoemaker, Nelson street. nnO LET, two new four-roomed Houses, _«l_ with ovens, well, and pump:-, with large allotmento in Howe-street and one in William street. —Apply to JolmSceats. Pitt-stroet. nniO LET, Dwelling House ; 19 minutes' JL Avail; from the Red Boot.—Clarkson& Co. Custom bootmakers, 10S, Queen-street, ~7j l J3 T", JL wjH: immediate possession, HOUSE, and ten aerof? of Land, part planted with early pota toes and oilvr vegetables : rent, £20 per annum. JAMES A. BIIOAVN, Ellorslio Hotel. Tblv) LET, a seven-roomed House in j JL ""Newton R.aad, three doors below j Stttr nson's, Grocer; outhousa, good well, etc. i —Apply on tlie premises. j SHjnO LET, a seven-roomed House, top of i lL Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to j Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. j ■HpO LET, a well-furnished Room, with ! Li. fiivplace, well adapted for a single gentle- | man, with or without board and attendance, close to the Catholic Chapel.—Apply at this oiHce. Pint) LET, Shops iii Wellesley-street, S_ above Hewin'o buildings, now nearly com- i plcted.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- ' House-street. j nflO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, j JL with o.'iice fittingr-, fire-proof strong-room, larp;a dry cellarage, and good supply of watei:, suitable* either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. ff\O LET or Lease, on easy terms, a -2 Desirable Nine-roomed Residence at Ota huhu, with 13 acres of first-class land, divided into three paddocks laid down in grass.—W. Flood, 5, lOxchange. <P1 H AMB E R OF COMME RC E. \J : WANTED, a Gentleman to undertake the duties of Secretary. Applications, in writing, | to be sent to J. Waymcuth, 33, Exchange Build- , ings, before Wednesday, the 19th instant^ j "j^TEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- | CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fourth Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company will be payable at the Company's Office on MONDAY, the Ist October, 1577, By order of tho Board of Directors. CHARLES IRVIN B^LBR, For the Managing Director. Auckland, September 1,1577. , • : -fcTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE j"% INSURANCE CO:,IPAXY OF" NEW ZEALAND. CAPITA! £1,000,000 R ESEKVE £65,000 Tliis ru^F.tT Local Compaxylnsures against FliUil and MARINE LOSS of Kvsry Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CUR BE N T RATES. Prompt axdLiberalj Settlement of CLAiMb HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. ~nd Branchy ■FTKIOT? GOLD MINING COMPANY. Time for receiving applications for Shares ia Extended to 25th instant. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary pro tern. Auckland. 12th September, 1877. m'HAMES GOLD MINING COMPANY A (LIMITED). The Transfer Books will be Closed from 12 o'clock noon on SATURDAY, the 15th instant, until 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, when a Dividend will be payable, at the Company's Office, Shortland-street, Auckland. i CHAS. TOTHILL, Secretary. ! Auckland. September 12,1577.



WE SLE VA N CH U ECHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET. -I-loniing, 1!, Ilev. W. Kirk: t-, . „ *? ve-nlr'S- G-; '°- l;-v- W- J. Williams. PARNELL.—Horning. 1!, Mr. Salter;Evening, 0.30, Mr. Beaumont. GRAF TON ROAD.—Moraine*. 11, Rev. T. Bud die : Evening, fi.3o, Mr. Sailer. UNION-STRK !•; r.-Mo, n in-, H.I lev. J. Wallis; Evening-, C.:> 9, ?.lr Martin PONSONBY.-Morning 11, i>V.-. W. J. Wil- XTT ,, Tr haT"s •" Evening, 6.:',Q, Key. T. Buddie. NEW NORTH ROAD—Morning 11, Mr. Olp hevt: Evening. ii.3o, Mr. Vfykes NORTH snouiO.—:\ lorn ing. 11. i\lr. Beaumont; J«-CDinff.O.;:o, Kev.vr. Kirk. MOUNT EDifiN.-Mornins; 11. Mr. Burton. gT'STEJHEN'S PKESEYTERIAN Nil iF, HUR,CH; Ponsonby Hall.- Divine Service will bo conducted To-nu)rrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by the Rev. D W Rrnci man. PJONGKEGAITONA I "(JHUBCH; n y Leresfonl-sl reet, — Snuday Services. Sept. ?i ™*•■ R"?°- ts°.ni M.A., Nvill Preach in the Morning, at 11; and in the Evenintr, at 630 Subjects :-Moming: "Higher Christian Life." Evening of the Look of Proverbs. ■XII. bare Guidance." T OENE-STREET HALL~SUNDAY JLJ SERVICES, conducted by SamuelEdgef, 8.A., Sunday, Sept, IG.—Morni/iij: "The Effi cient Principle vf Clirislijin Life." Eveniuat 'VAllOaths forbidden by t"hvis;,inpity." THEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Eveniug Services (under the conduct ofthl* Young Men's Christian Association!. rie.nUMnber 16,1577. Doors open at 7.30; Service to be-in at 8, and close at 9 p.m. Ail are invited. Peats free. UN IT E D M£TH 0D IS T FREE OHURCH. junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service ov :ry Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Rev. ,T. a. Oay:,ill. Evening, at 6.30, ito'.;. ii. Taylor. :»-abjcct: "The Smitten Hearers. RIMITIVE In I JETi iO v loT CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— To-morrow—Morr.in;, at li. nv.-X i^venin" at 6.30, Rev. B. J. West brooks. ■ORESBYTEUIAN CHUKCH, Dcvon _lL port, North Shore.-Divir.e Service will be cqnductod in this Church to-in: :• vow (Sunday) lGthinst. Morning1, ut ii o'clock, 3Lr. Wright; Evening, at 0.30 o'clock, by Rev. R. F. Macnicol. KYT ¥T) ETIiO DIS T FREE CHURCH, Temparanco :iall Albert street.—Divine S^vvi.-j eve -y Lord's Day.— Mornintr, at 11, Rev. K. T ivlor. S;ibi«ct: " The Imposition of iJ;;n'!y." KvoTiiiif;. at fi.3o, Rev. J. A. Caygill. Subject: " Nol ains but Leaves." rino~lonjJox"v;a a .\r.k ki oa7"anTs _S_ BACK VIA E'JKOPE in Two Hours, by Mr T. Cbook's Ceu-brateu Dissolving Views, in Newmarket Hall, on TUESDAY next, the 18th inst. Doors open at 7 p.m.: to commence at 7.50. Admission—One Shilling;; Children, half-price. For clie benefit of the Newmarket Primitive I'-.W. ~iL-; : -hapel Fund. ~i^/f EI)I 0A L XO TIC E. Mr. 11. C. AVIN'p, Snivaon and Accoucheur, wishes to infovm !:■!- >V.t;er.is. ■]:■-, ;lie Members of the 1.0.0. F., Wood Intent Lodae, and the Members of the 8.A.C.15, Society, that he lias KEMOVSD td his I:.: ;.: :c: In Symonds street. Ai home for oonoaltaticiifromD to 10 a.m., at 2 p.m., and G p.m. LOST, betwcoii St. "Uaorue'rt Bay Road and Onehnnp\, a Parse containing keys and money.—Anyor.e return ins.;1 s.:.me to this office, or Post-ctiicu, Oru-iiuu.va, will bs re v.-ardeu. "| jffe S. RE \Y Aii'D. -An UMBRELLA JL\y LOST, owner's name, •' ii. C. Rawlin son," on silver plai c, and p.linted inside.—Please return to this oiHoo. LOST, a Diamond llin;.', with pear shaped ora^rald in cersr-vo.—The rinder will be rewarded on retnroir.g fame to this office. O" "N~~ "' S A L E, Muntz Ivletal anrl ICaiis Portland Cement English r.Talt, =:: '.c.v.l's Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. >j. LAURIE. 7. V/YNDHA^ [-STHEST. "DOEOUGH OF PARNELL. Pavnell Borough OHice, September 11th, 1577. In conformity with Cluuse 35, I'.eurulations cf Local Elections' Ac*. I derfnre the following to be the. names of Candidates mv[ Number of Votes polled for each at cli 3 .Election held on the 13th instant :- Mr. WalterC. Bkackexbuest .. ..92 Mr. "William T. J. Bell 79 llr. Jonathan Winks 65 Mr. Donald H. McKexzie .. . . 6-1 Mr. William Flood .. 47 Mr. Samuel Meekan : 27 And I hereby declare— Mr. Walt:::: C. Biiackekbury Mr. William T. .1. Bell Mr. Jonathan Winks duly elected Councillors of the Borough of Parnell. J. 11. IiORNE, Returning- Officer. A UCKLAND HARBOrii EOAHD. _^-o . .STEAM TUG BOAT. Tenders will be received at this OiHce until TUESDAY, the 18th September, a.t noon, for a STEAMER suitable for Towitg anc General ' Harbour Woric. Tenders to state: price required for Vessel, w sum at which Vessel may be chartered at per month. The lowest c: any tendor not necessarily accent Del. J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. rpSTTDESS TO 1! FENCING ABOUT 5 JL CHAIN'S Sr.IBANKMSNTS, &C. Town Clerk'd Oflice, Sept. 7,1877. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 p.m. Of WEDNESDAY, thc'lOth instant, for Fencing, as aboA'o, in terms of conditions and specifications, attho City Surveyor's office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tenders fat Fencing." P. A. PT7TLLTPS. Town Clerk. _ mO B■ U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, 21th Septerab-vp, for the Erection of Show Buildings and Stockyards, at Ellerslie, for the Auckland agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street, near Market. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. ROCER'S STOCK FOR SALE BY TENDER. The whole Stock in the premises occupied by Thomas Joseph Bainbridge, Ponsonby, as per inventory in my -possession. Tenders to be lodged with rue, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 19th inst. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. TITOS. MACFFAKLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Suilclings, Auckland, September 1-J. O QUARIIYMEN, S TONE BREAKERS, &c. The Mount Albert- District Board invite Te^ ders until the Ist Oc.ober, for Cutting Down the Hill opposite St. Luke's Church, New North Road, Plans and Specificr.iion? ran be seen on application to the .Secretary, Mr- J. Braith "WAlTE, Mount Albert. The lowest or atiy tender not necessarily aeeot>ted. A. K. TAYLOR. September 11, 1377. Chsirmam. im O CO XTRAG TOR S. : ZPSOII HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders will be received befene noon at : FIIIDAY, 21st. September, for Works en W«B ' Road, and on Cravrford Roail. i JAIIES BABER, C.E., ! Suortland-stree*. ;mo b v "i"t i> c k s. • Tenders will be received up to noon on i SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, for Alterations ! to the Nevada Hotel, Qn.eeu-strep.t. I Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. ; AJrchitect. ! rw\ ~o b v j l j} c as. ! ;i ! -J3— Tenders wi'l be received ->;p to noon on ! THURSDAY, the '20th instant, for the erection ! of a Villa at Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, 1 Architect. ANIKL aim JOHI\ :MAHOJNEY, of Mill-street, County Cork, who left Ireland ; for Auckland, New Zealand, about two years ae;o, please send addiv ~ to this oilicc. Jeremiah Mahoney, an old frier.n, \vould like tohear frcm ou.