AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET CO.

A v extraordinary meeting of the shareholders nt tho Auckland Steam Packet Company was hpld last evening in the oflico of Mr TothiiJ, Shortlar.d-street, for the purpose of considering a resolution for the wbadins. up of th • said „ nmn »nT, Present: Mr W. C. Daldy (chairniat), and Messrs A. Boardman, A. E. Is sacs, C. C. Tuvviilian. A. Wardrop. G-. B. Owen, T. Mon-in, tT Nathan, G. S. Kissling. W. Aitken, J. Y. Stevenson, R. Whitson, and W. Lodder (man a^The Chairman stated that in accordance with resolution agreed to at a previous meet in;., ther had callod for tenders for the Company's vessels and the following.were received on Sep. qrd- Alexander McGregor, for s.s. Soul hern Pross £8.250 ; W. R. Wil'iams, for s.p. Southern ' Xos"' £7,150; telegraphic otter from Laidlaw fljnd Co., Sydney, for the whole plant, £(1,250 ; niso £1.750 for the Pretty Jane. The Directors resolved that nono of the tenders should be accepted. All the efforts of the Directors to dispose of the vessels at reasonable prices had proved fruit less A statement of assets and liabilities was Hid'on the t ible. shewing assets, £19,879 ; liabili .Acs £4 927 ; leaving a balance in hand of ..U.952.- , Mr Daldy then moved: "That the Auckland Steam Packet Co. (Limited), be wound up volun- I -tafily." Agreed to. I The Chairman said that failin.sr to increase the I •capital of the company, the directors considered I it advisable to start a new company, the shares ! to be distributed pro rata to tho shareholders of . the present company. The new company would ! buy over the plant if sold in one lot, and to I those shareholders who refused to join in the j nroiect, they were willing to allow £2 for each | -share held by them. Fully fi ve-six'dis of tho hareholders wouldgo in with the new company. He proposed, "That Messrs A. Wardrop. T. Morrin, and Captain Daldy be appointed liquidators of tlie company, and be authorised to sell the assets to the best advantage." Mr C. C. Millan said this v. A3 not altogether a "business-like proceeding. He considered it a very nice arrangement for the five-sixths, but not at all fair to the other sixth. The boats should be sold for tho benefit of the whole I company. j Mr Aitken proposed as an amendment, " That ' the names of Mr McMillan and himself be i added to the committee, in order that both sides ! Blight be represented. i Mr T. Morrin 3aid Mr McMillan had made ! insinuation", but did not spoak out his mind. i Mr McMillan : I am prrpared to support, any insinuations which I made. The business of the company has been mismanaged, and the j shareholders v. pre not consulted in the matter. I Mr T. Morrin said that he had worked well ! for the company, and as one of the directors, , had furthered its interests to the best of his '

ability. Mr Aitken said he was dissatisfied with the working of the company, which he characterised as '*on« of the moat, iniquitously-managed in the Southern Hemisphere." The Directors had effectually succeeded in getting rid of the capita. No doubt their intentions were good. He did not believe the statement of assets presented to them represented the .value of the comnany's property. There was a class of gentlemen who, by arranging with other gentleman in the same trade, could prevent competition, and make a sovereign out of 10s. The boats should be disposed of by auction singly. The Chairman characterised Mr Aitken's charge as one of stunidity. The directors of the company acted with'prudence and caution, and could not help it if they were unfortunate.; Mr McMillan wishad to know if they con sidered the purchase of the Llewellyn a prudent step? The Chairman replied that the gentlemen appointed to purchase made an egresrious blunder, but they accepted the responsibility. Mr J. Y. Stevenson suggested that the liquidators might be allowed to decide in what manner the vessels should be disposed of.

The Chairman said if they were sold singly the new company would not bid for them at all. He refused to stand as a liquidator, as impu tations of dishonesty had been cast upon his character. .

MrAicken: I did not cast any slur npon your character. Did I not say you-were all honour able men 3

The Chairman: Yes, in a very sneering manner.

Mr Aitkenr At any rate, I will be more careful ■in future not to entrust mv money to gentlemen who have shewn themselves so very capable of losing it. Mr McMillan said the management of the company had been one series of bungles, and the chnirman need not assume any look of virtuous indignation. No imputation of dis honesty had been cast upon any of the directors.

Mr Morrin, considering the remarks that had been made, refused to act as a liquidator in conjunction with Messrs McMillan and Aicken.

Mr J. B. Owen characterised the language used as almost amounting to a charge of - swindling against the directors. Mr Aitken's amendment was put to the meet ing and negatived. The Chairman: After the "virtuous" remarks which have been given utterance to, I decline to act as a liquidator, and my name, therefore, will have to be withdrawn. Mr Aitken : I am highly delighted to hear it. Mr McMillan expressed his satisfaction. Mr Kissling blamed Mr McMillan for the language made use of, which was simply dis graceful. Mr McMillan: What do you mean, sir ? What i 3 disgraceful? I thinJt the disgrace attaches to you as one of the directora! c.

Mr Kissling : I have only been a director for three months.

Mr McMillan: And therefore should speak with becoming modesty. But I suppose it is your nature to be bumptious. A ridiculous scene here occurred, and a breach of the peace appeared imminent. Mr Owen objected to the withdrawal of Mr Daldy's name in conseqnence of the abominable language made use of.

Mr Aitken : Mr Owen had better seen that he did not live in a glass house before throwing stones. lam delighted to hoar that Captain Daldy intended to retire, and if ho did not do so, it would be an injustice to the shareholders.

Mr T. Morrin desired the substitution of Mr Stevenson's name for his, but Mr Stevenson objected.

The Chairman said he had felt more hurt by the remarks of Mr McMillan about " virtuous indignation" than he had at the more curt language used by Mr Aitken. Mr Aitken : I repudiate any imputations of personal dishonesty. Are we to come here like a lot of dumb dogs, hear what you have to say, and submit to w:hat you choose to dictate ? Not withstanding your assumption of virtuous indignation, l" consider the castigation you have received falls with merited grace upon your shoulders. You are just as guilty and culpable as any gentleman in the room.

The Chairman : Guilty of what ? Mr Atkin: Usincr unbecoming language. Mr McMillan : Yes. It was all very well for you to seek to misrepresent language in order that you might put on an air of indignation. The Chairman withdrew his motion, which was proiDOsed by Mr Kissling, and agreed to, with the" addition of the words :—" That the assets of the company be sold to thcb?st advan tage." The meeting then terminated.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) Pawnarot .er's License.—James Rae, of Darby-street, made an application to the Court for a license to enable him to continue his busi ness in the city as a pawnbroker, and as there Was no opposition the application was granted. Judgment for Plaintiffs.— Robert Moore v. John Munro, claim, £2 13s, wages for work as a blacksmith, costs Us; Wm. Pye v. George Mann, claim. £1 ss, board and lodging, costs lis. 4s per week; Messrs Gee and Potter v. John Munro, claim, £2 53, goods, (Mr Thorne for plain tiff) costs £1 4s 6d; Messrs Dunniogham and King v. Harry Simmonds, claim £1 10s. board and residence, costs £1 4s 6d, (Mr Armstrong for plaintiffs). Adjourned Cases.—Anderson and Co. v. Thos. Ingles, claim, £25 3s 3d, goods; Crmck shank and Co. v. D. Wright, claim, £15 2s 3d.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASES. Henrv'Cooper v. Michael Grace, claim, £13s, rent. The defendant did not appear. The Court made an order for payment of the whole amount, with 3s 3d costs, or be commit ted for one month. Messrs Holland and Butler v. Joseph McAleei. claim, £9 0s 3d. In this case, a judgment summons had been obtained against defendant on tho Ith of October, but the claim had been disregarded. Joseph McAleer deposed that he was a picture dealer, but business had been bad lately, consequently he had been unable to pay. * Mr ■ Alexander for plaintiffs, questioned defendant as to his means, and elicited from him the fact that he had only earned 30.3 in the interim. He wa3 willing to Pay, but could not do so at present. His Wor ship said ha must, under the circumstances, dismiss the judgment summons, but his doing so would not exonerate defendant from his liability. _______________

HAMILTON.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

FIRE.-LOSS ABOUT £350.

This day. A destructive fire occurred here on Tues day night, by which a building at the rear of the new stores in Victoria-street, aviis totally destroyed. The shed is used by Mr Edward Message, the contractor, as a work shop for the carpenters and other workmen employed on the structures, and contained a large amount of tools belonging to the men, window sashes, and fittings for the Bank buildings. The alarm was given by Mr T. Hill, who observed the glare while passing the buildings. A large number of the residents of the district assembled, and "with the assistance of several gentlemen from the other side of the river they were successful in confining the flames to the shed in which the fire originated. It is believed that the outbreak was purely accidental,and notthe work of an incendiary. It has been ascertained that the men were working in the shed until 5 o'clock, and "ad kept a fire burning until that hour in hearth. The building was not insured,

and therefore Mr Message loses about £300. The following are estimated to be the losses of the workmen by the destruction of their tools : —Henry Carter, carpenter, £30; Samuel' Harvey, carpenter, £15 ; W Home, £7 ; S. Tonge and S. Evans about 30s each. Mr Craig, plumber, had a quantity of tools and material destroyed.

NEARLY BURNT OUT.

A NARROW escape from a destructive fire is reported to have occurred in Wellesley street last night, about half-past nine o'clock. Mr Leahy, blacksmith, has his private residence on the south side of the street, about a hundred yards lower down than the junction of Nelson-street. Mrs Leahy had been engaged putting her family to bed, and had left a lighted candle in one of the bedrooms. Shortly afterwards she heard a scream, and on running to the room found the bed curtains a mass of flames. With great presence of mind she pulled down the blazing drapery, and crushed out the fire, though not without seriously burning her hands and injuring her clothing in the act. Hearing the alarm, several neighbours ran over to the house, but when they arrived all danger was over. Of course Mrs Leahy and the children were very much frightened, but the damage to the house and furniture was trifling.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.P

FIND IN THE KURA'NUI

The Kuranui Hill manager, after sinking between the 80ft. level of the All Nation;. section, came upon very good quartz, which he is putting through the battery. It is looking up, and it is believed that it will go about 4Jozs. per ton. The Caledonian retorting will not take place for another week. The quartz at the battery is shaping for sozs. to tlie ton. lii the CM. north-eastern face the drive on the reef shews a little gold, and stone im proved. No. 2 reef if- live feet thick, and shewing gold freely. The mine to-day is thrown, open to the public. The share-, market is dull : Alburnias are weak at £3, Caledonians at £5.

RUSSELL, this day.

SHIPPING.

Arrivals-: Dream, Gipsy, aud Golden Isle,

Sailed : Fairy, Maud, Mariner, Eleanor, and five others.

[PRESS AGENCY.J

DUNEDIN. this (lav.

MOSGIEL .WOOLLEN FACTORY.

At the fourth annual meeting of ihe Mosgiel Woollen Factory, the balance sheet showed an available balance of £5,706. A dividend of eight per cent was declared ; £4,000 to be carried to the reserve fund.

The Central Agricultural and Pastoral Show commenced yesterday, promises to he a great success. There is a public half holiday to-day. .

CHRISTCFIURCH, this day.

CANTERBURY SELFISHNESS.

At the public meeting-held at Philipstown, suburb of Christchurch, last night resolu tions protesting against the Government proposals regarding the colonialization of the Land Fund, and requesting the Govern ment to divide the fund from land sales among the County Councils and Road Boards, was unanimously a_rreed to. AN ESCAPED CRIMINAL. Samuel Dauu alias Robert Knight, a prisoner at Addington Gaol, escaped on Monday last, but was re-captured yester day. In the interim lie had broken into a farmer's house, 18 miles from Christchurch, and stolen a suit of clotes to disguise him self. He is only 18 years of age, and was. previously in a reformatory in England. MISSING SALMON OVA.

From the correspondence road at a meet ing of the Acclimatisation Society it appears the 50,000 salmon ova paid for by the Society have not been sunt from San Fran cisco, and that the^ ova received here was the Government lot for Canterbury.

■MR THOMPSON" ELECTED MAYOR. ly.The mayoral election resulted somewhat unexpectedly in favour of Mr Thompson. The vote 3 were 474 for Thompson and IGI for Gapes.

DUNEDIN, this day.

DAMAGE BY LIGHTNING.

Considerable damage was done on Tues day night to the Mataura telegraph office by lightning. A telegraph post within a few yards of the oflice was shattered into fragments, and three cells of the battery were burst in the case. CHARGE OF INCEST. Atcheson, charged with incest, was dis charged, the child being over twelve. Horrible revelations were made. The magistrate in dismissing tlie prisoner designated him a scoundrel.

SOCIAL GATHERING IN ALEX ANDRA-STREET CHURCH.

A social gathering of the congregation of the Primitive Methodists of Alexandra-street, Newmarket, and Franklyn Road, took place last evening in the Alexandra-street school room, preceded by a tea, provided by the ladies. The objects of the meeting were to Fay farewell to the Rev. Wm. Tinsley, who left tbi3 afternoon for his new sphere of duty at Christchurch, and to welcome the Rev. Mr Dutton, his successor, to the charge of Alexan dra-street Church.Mr DavidGo!dieoccupied the chair, and the meeting opened with.a hymn by the chair, and prayer by Mr T. H. Smith. In his introductory remark's; Mr Goldie said the friends had not advertised this meeting, as they thought it best to confine it to those most directly interested. After some further remarks he successively introduced the speakers. ' Rev. B. J. Westbrooke, of Franklyn Road, said he was glad to be present amongst them, andyet hisgladnesswasnotfreefromsorrow. he was glad of an opportunity of testifyinghis respect for Mr Tinsley, whom he had known for many years both in New Zealand and the old country; hence he felt sorry at parting with one with whom he had often talked, and held sweet com munion. He was glad, however, to welcome Mr Dutton, and to salute him on his first appearance in Auckland, and he had no doubt but Mr Dutton would tread, in the path of his predecessor, and point to the same Divme Saviour. There was still the happy thought which they cherished amid all the changes ot time that in the future life there would be no partings, but an enduring home, notmade with bauds, external in the heavens. Rev Mr Dutton expressed the pleasure he ielt in being in their midst, because he felt, that after several months of sea-life he had the congenial prospect of a resting place. His coming to New Zealand was the result of a long-cherished idea but certain matters had to be arranged b°fore he could make a start. ue had found the people here much _aa he expected to find them, sociable, kind, and energetic; he did not believe that he was coming to a land of savages, as batter things were spoken at home of is Tew Zealand. Anthony Trollope said that the people of the colonies vcre Britons, but rather more English than their brethren at home. He had come from Crewe, in the fine old county oi Cheshire— A country noted for its famous cheese, And pleasant homesteads peeping through the trees. And he was glad to see the old social feeling in vogue in Auckland, namely,- that of meeting together over the "cup that cheers but not inebriates." Ho loved to see people* happy and cheerful, and had but little respect for the virtue of being melancholy ; hsob.iected to a church ot drones. He hoped they should work harmo niously together; he loved to see men work heartily all work that was worth tho doing should be done well. Holman Hunt's fine paint ing of the " Shadow of Death," which realised £10 000, shadowed forth the idea of doing all kind' 3of work well. Even the most insignuicant part of Hunt's picture evidenced equal care on the part of the artist. The speaker illustrated his thought on the importance of true work with numerous anecdotes of Rowland Hill, VV ashmg ton, and others, saying— ,

Let us all do our work, and do it so well, That the angels in heaven the story may tell. Mr Dutton also spoke of flic importance of the service of song, and of the good reputation of New Zealand at home, partly through the late r.nv Mr Ward, and siuco through Br. Aucliff. He also referred to the'progress of Primitive Methodism in England, stating that upon an fvpnTtwo churches per week had been Sted nilny Pf them costing from £300 to %urn aud the spiritual work was increasing m t like ratio. He trusted to.follow in the steps of M, Tinsley who for four years had laboured and acceptably amongthem. (Cheers), eirnesuy du>x *■ j tod and f rame d, were Two adtassses, >Mg^ w> Tins i e y_thG first by SEbS?rreil seSeS.onbehaifo^themembers

the Improvement Cass ; andthe other by Mr Goldie, on behalf of the members of the Church. These testimonials of esteem were feelinuly acknowledged by Mr Tinsley. who, in a brief reply, as he was not in a speaking mood, referred to the progress the Church had marie duri"g his ministry there ; and said, "I shall leave you to morrow". 4 years ago to-morrow I left Melbourne for Auckland; and eleven years ago to-moirow I first stood forward to preach the gospel of Christ." Ho considered the change would bo to their mutual advantage, lie thanked them h 'artily for their preseuta'tiors, and hoped, if n it permitted to meet together again,— They yet should meet on yonder heavenly shore, Where toils, and cares,, and partings, are no more. Tho choir sang a number of hymns during the evening, and the meeting closed with the benediction. j

Mayoral Elections.

BOROUGH OF AUCKLAND

The Returning Officer for the Borough of Auckland, H. Ridings, Esq., has publicly announced the election of H. Brett, Esq., as Mayor of Auckland, unopposed.

PARNELL

Mr J. W. Melton was yesterday formally declared to be duly elected Mayor of Parnell. In honor of the event, his brother tradesmen in Parnell ran up flags over their hotels. Ooen house was kept at the Alexandra. Mr Melton is deter mined to spare no efforts to deserve the confidence of the burgesses.

ONEHUNGA

Ihe most exciting of electioneering contests took place yesterday, the Borough being in a state of hot ferment from morn till eve. Several men were walking about with boards, elevated on long poles, an nouncing tliat Mr Waller was the " Work ing man's friend." A number of gentleman worked hard for Mr Waller all day. Mr Jackson also had many friends, who worked energetically to secure his return. There were several lively incidents. Harry O'Neill's trap was engaged in tlje interests of Mr Waller's party, and was decorated with Mr Waller's colours ; seeing which an irascible individual rushed up and hurled them down. O'Neill, of course, felt it as an insult, rolled up his sleeves, and was about to administer a severe ea.tigation to the offender, but was prevented by several bystanders. A sudden charge was made upon the crowd of burgesses gathered round the Cour.-house, by some "Oppo sition Bullocks," as they were termed, being the property of Mr Longley. These animals rushed into the midst of the free and independent; one. of the beasts1 spotting Mr Sam Bradley, who had to ! leap the Court-house fence to escape the animal's horns. During the day a great ! number of female votes were recorded. It j was evident throughout that the contest would be close. At 6*. 30 Mr O'Callarjhan I announced the result of the polling to be as i follows :—Mr J. W. Waller, 10G ; J. D. Jackson, 97 ; informal. 4. \

This announcement was received with enthusiasm b.y tho supporters of the victorious eandidatc. Mr Waller in suitable terms thanked the elector., for the honor conferred on him. He hoped that lii.s con duct during his term of office would justify the confidence evidently reposed in him. (Loud applause.)

Mr Jackson received his defeat in a gentlemanly spirit, and expressed a hope that any unpleasant remarks would be forgotten hy each side. He thanked tlie large number of electors who had voted for hihi, and thought none the worse of those who had not supported him. (Loud cheers).

A vote of thanks was accorded the return ing officer, Mr O'Callaghan, who compli mented the electors and candidates upon the orderly nature of the proceedings. Mr Hendry acted as scrutineer during the day. THAMES. The contest for Mayor of the Thames Borough brought out three candidates : Dr Kilgour, Mr James Renshaw, and Mr Quint, the two former being most popular, and it was considered doubtful which of tlie two would gain the day, Mr Renshaw being much esteemed for his genial dispo sition, and anxiety to promote the welfare of the Borough, and Dr Kilgour being a well-known popular politician, and regarded as the people's representative. Tbe latter gentleman gained the Mayorship by the respectable majority of GS. The following is the total number of votes recorded for each candidate : Dr. Kilgour 350 Mr J. Renshaw 252 Mr Quint 12

MR. E. H. POWER IN DEFENCE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star). Sir, —I think you owe me an apology for the remarks made in your leading article of the 23rd, and iudgment passed on the chairman of the public meeting at the Thames, either from a biased ex parte statement, or that your powers of interpretation were at a large discount when you read the reports of the said meeting—though perhaps the said reports were not so clear as tbey might have been bad you thought fit to be present on the evening ol ihe 21st instant. I may say I had neither the pleasure of writing, amending, nor beautifying)!he rough notes of the reporters', nor do I wish to appear as a " brighter star" than I really am, though 1 object to being misrepresented an on this occasion. I do not believe there was "a man"—be he friend or foe— of the more than 800 of those present, who having heard the remarks I made, would put the same interpretation on them as you have done—an instance of the evil done by listening to gossip, or seeing through a glass darkly. You refer to " a Mr E. 11. Power" ; nevertheless I cannot disclaim "I am not the man," who neither forgot, the impartiality devolving upon him as chairman, nor attempted to prejudice the meet ing by improvising the lines you quoted. What I did say was to the purport that from what I had read, the arguments used against the present Government might be summarised in a parody on an ancient piece of poetry—

"I do not like you, Sir George Grey," Sec, Sec. You, Mr Editor, do not end even there, but say the chairman ingeniously stultified himself by expressing a hope, that the existing Ministry would receive a fair trial. How is it that it did not strike you that the latter expression nullified your former assertions, and cause you to con sider whether you did not Avash away the "gold" and save the "dross" in your political prospecting for information. I have not the pleasure of personally knowing you, Mr Editor, but I venture to assert you do not know me, and that the present Premier knew me years before he knew such an one as you existed in Auck land. Are you trying to disturb the "happy family T Hoping you will make the " amende honorable" in your next issue, and not burlesque this my letter as you have done my remarks, I am, yours truly, E. 11. Power.—[Mr Power's remarks* as reported in tho "Advertiser," made it appear that he bad quoted the verse referred to as his own opinion of Sir George Grey, not as expressing the opinions of other.-..—Ed. E.S.]

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS. Bank of New Zealand—£22 10s ; buyers, £22 10s, South British Insurance—Sellors, 77s oa. Union Insurance—Buyers, 10s ; sellers, lis. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 90s. Union Sash & Door (3, d issue)— Sellers, £1015s. New Zealand Loan—Buyers, £5 10s. 'Caledonian (db.e)—Sellers, 50... Red Queen— Buyers, 2s. Moanatairi—Seller*, 90s. Alburnia—6os; buyers, 57s Gd. sellers, COs. . Union Beach—Sellers, 27s Gd. Young New Zealand—Sellers, 3s 9J. Royal Oak—Sellers, Ss Gd. Conquering Hero—l2s Gd. Kuranui Hill—lßs Gd; buyers, ISs ; sellers, 20s. Piakoßuyers, 7s Bd. Thames—Buyers, 31s.

JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman

VBI IA LINING STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, i*77.



At this season of the year, when Nature is so profuse in her adornment, clothing herself in such lovely garments, it 'naturally inspires the good Housewife with the desire to make her dominion alike attractive. To aid her in this praiseworthy object, the en terprising furnishing Firm have imported a fresh lot of Carpets, patterns to please every taste, suitable for Drawing, Diving, aud Bedroom. Tapestry from 2s lid, Brussels from 4s 9d. The' City Hall Arcade is also the Cheapest House iii Auck land for really good Furniture, besides having the Greatest Variety to choose from. The largest staff of Workmen in the province are kept constantly employed by.Holloway, Garlick, aud Cran well, manufacturing Furniture aud Bedding to suit the most economical. Floor Cloths and Linoleum they have always been famous for, and now offer Twenty different patterns to choose from. The Patent Roller Blind only obtainable from Hol loway, Garlic!., and Cran \rell. Queen-street. —[Advt.l



A Tauranga telegram to the " Thames Advertiser" attributes the native opposition to the Rotorua surveys to the determination of Major Mair to erecting stations in opposition to the wishes of the natives, who desired that the small sections should be first proceeded with. Mr A. Brodie has been elected Chairman of the Thames Connty|Council.



FinHE Public arc reminded that Sausages JL at the Auckland Steam Sau.sage Factory are made eve:y naif-hour. Superior Beef Sausages, 4d per lb; Pork Sausiges, 6d; German Sausage, 8d; Pork Pies, 4d each. Poultry, Smoked Beef and Tongues.—G. HULME, oppo .ite City Market. 'X/k/'AJS T c.D to Let, a four-roomed Veran- I T T dah Cottage, wito tank, large garden, I &c.—R. Laing, Ropemaker, Picton-stieet. WANTED, a respectable Female to assist in a hotel at the Thames.—Send address to 0.C., office of this paper. "OkTANTED, immediately, 6 General 7 T Servants, I Cooks and Laundresses, 1 Waitre°s, 3 Nursemaids, 1 Man Servant for hotel work.—Miss Colls' Registry Office. "OTANTED to Sell (cheap), a nearly t ¥ new Wilson Treadle Sewing Machine. Mrs. Fletcher, Collingwood-street. TXTANTED, two good Bush (JCooks.— v t Guthrie & Larnach (Limited).—J. W. "Waller, Manager, Onehunga. WANTED, a respectable Housekeeper ; also, a steady Groom.- Dr. Haines, at Mrs. Steele's, Parnell, before 10 a.m., or after C p.m. WANTED, by a respectable, middle aged Fema.e, with one child, aged 6, a Situation as Housekeeper ; competent to manage a dairy.—Apply to K.H., care of Mrs. Rawlings, Wellesle3 r-street West. WANTED, a respectable Girl, abont 15 or 16, to make herself generally use fiil.—Cottage of Content, Victoria-street. WANTED,. Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking.—Mrs. Kirkman, D.akc-street, "VS7ANTED, a respectable General Scr- V V ' vant.-Alexandra Hotel, Chapel-street \^LTANTED, an experienced Gardener.— ¥ f Apply by letter only, with testimonials as to character and efficiency, to Mr. Murdoch, Bank of New Zealand. ANTED, a Man to mill, also one to work in a Flour-ipill.—Mr. John Lamb. WANTED, a good General Servant, with references.—Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road. TS7ANTED Known, great lot of bar- V t gains in Chilaren's Boots, &c. Particu lars to-marrow.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED, Buyers every day (Satur day included). Lamb, in quarters, from 2s; Fore-quarters Mutton, 2d ncr lb; Prime Roast Beef, from Id per lb ; Fo ,'ls, Smoked Beef and Tongues.—G. HULME, opposite City Market. WANTED, l'urnished Apartments for a family.—Mrs. Clark, City Club Hotel.' WANTED, a Cook and Laundress ; also, a Housomaid.—Mrs. Cosgrave, Mount P'den. WANTED, Tenders for painting, paper ing, &c, two houses in Wakefield .treet (Labour only). — Specifications on the promises. ANTED, a respectable Girl about 16 years of age.—Mrs. A. M. Williams, 209, Queen-street. WANTED, steady Man to groom, milk, and make himself generally useful, for Farmers' Hotel, Drury.—Apply Quick's stables it 12 noon on Friday. Q ACKS.! . SACKS ! ! SACKS ! ! ! WANTED to Purchase any quantity good Second-hand Sacks; also, Salt Bags. R. BAIKD, Victoria-street. DRESSMAKERS. -^Wanted, at onTe^ several Ass'stant Dressmakers.—Milne indChoyce, Queen-street. WAN TED, a General Servant for the Waikato.—Apply to Mrs. S Graham, it Mrs. Coleman's. Brighton Road, Parnell, WANTED, a strong Girl, one ac customed to dairy work.—Mrs. Pea -ockc, Surry Hills, Newton. WANTED, a good Plain Cook and Laundress as General Servant.—Apply i^i Pounds. St. Stephen's Bond. Parw-H. WANTED, a first-class lVliUinui-.—_-.. Linaburyand Co. \\7"ANTED, a Thresher for the season.— V V Apply this office. WANTED, a good General Servant; . one accustomed to children.—Mrs. J. J. Holland, Symonds-street, corner of Havelock 3treet. X~Ijrr ANTED, by a respectable old Lady' V T with no family, one or two Boarders.— Terms moderate—Apply opposite C. Burton's shop, Parnell. WANTED] a clean, active Girl as General Servant; one who can milk preferred.—Apply at once to Mrs Rees, North Head, North Shore. WANTED, for Waikato, active Farm - ing and Wife, without children, but with satisfactory references.—Apply to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Bailey will offer at tho Market, on Saturday, a quantity of Roses in pots; al-'o a variety of other good Pot Plants. Ferns, Cut Flowers and Roses, Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants and Seeds in quantity as usual. Plants at half-price at close of Market.—E. Bailey, New North Road. WE have on Sale 100,000 first-class * " Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and Rails ; also Kauri Palings. W. & G. WINSTONE. ■VTfT"ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is TV prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe p.nd other Building Materials, including Sashes 9 Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rail 3, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, lro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C. at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cub torn-house-street. WANTED, Everyone to know that I am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Pnicrcs, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, Gd or 5s Gd per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 3-< per doz.; Plates, from 2s Cd per dozen; largest size, 5s per dozer, in three patterns ; best Brown Teapots from 1 s 3d each, and every other article in the trade at the same low prices. This is a chance for people taking up house.—Wm. Holds worth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. ""OTANTED, by a young Married Lady, V V quiet, retired Lodgings for a few months. Terms must be moderate.—Address A.Z., Post Office, Auckland. WANTED "KNOWN, Good White Socks, 3d per pair, rise Id each size; 500 yards Embroidery at ls, worth ls 6d; Ladies' Gipsy Hats, trimmed, 3s and 4s each ; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each ; 24penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard; Leg horn Hats, ls 6d to fls each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box: Scented Soap at English prices (4d a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from 5s each ; Boys' Tweed, proved to be good wear ; Flap Hats, ls 6d each, worth 2s; Towels, fromGd to 2s3d each; Toilet Covers, in good quality only; Black French Merino, bost quality; Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7s per dozen. All the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Greek, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street. W" ANTED KNOWN, that C." Brooks is Selling Boots of every description at Reduced Prices, for two months only. Having boueht a largo quantity of English Leathers cheap, I have made a good stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes in great variety for the coming season ; all are made on the premises. The largest Stock in Auckland to select from. I have, just landed a Splendid Stock of ljadies' a.nd Children's Eng'ish Goods, consisting of Kid and Prunella Boots, Ladies' Low Shoes, Infants' Boot 3 and Shoes in great variety ; Selling Cheap. Call and look at the qua'ity and prices. Town and Country people will find a great saving in Buying their Boots at the Blue Boot. You can get them good and chea p. Be in time to get good Bargains.—C. BROKtfS, Blue Boot, opposite City Hall, Queen-street, ifift. No connection with any other Shop in the city or suburbs. A LBTJRNIA GOLD MINING COM- Jr2__ PANY (REGISTERED). The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from noon on MONDAY, the 3rd December, until noon on THURSDAY, the 6th December, when a DIVIDEND of TWO SHILLINGS and SIX PENCE per Share will he payable at the Com pany's Oflice. ■ ~. . '.; , ... . H. N. GARLAND, * : Manager. Auckland, 29th November, 1877. '■'•■)■'■ I v BUGGY WANTED, new or nearly new, with two seats baok to back. Any "person having a Carriage like the above may find a purchaser by applying (by letter) tQ 0«T„ at Mr. Sharland's, ShortJand-street,



A UCKLAND RACING CLUB SUMMER Ml-ETING. BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1577 ; AND JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, IS7S. President: I Vice-President: Mb. J. Dilworth. j Mr. A. 13uckland. . Boxing Day. New Year's Day 2nd January. Derby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Publican's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racine: Club Hurdle Race Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate Handicap Steward's Han- Hack Hurdle dicap Hurry Scurry Race. IConsolation. Nominations close on Dec. 14,1877. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR OF ABATTOIRS. Town Clerks Office. Nov. 28. 18777. Notico is hereby given that the City Council of Auckland have under Clause 25 Slaughter- House Act, 1887, appointed ' MR. EDWARD WOOLFIELD Inspector of the City Abbatoirs. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. jTKjL rriHE s.s. ARGYLE' will \^)W^^^ leaye for COROMANDEL on SATURDAY, at 10 a.m. jjKi mHE s.s. ROWENA will leave for TAURANGA on B^^^^3 SATURDAY, at 10 a.m. "\roUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO- X CIATION, corner of Wellesley and Albert-streets. — Devotional Meeting THIS' (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. Mr^ Waited Salter will give an address.—-Young men in vited. oßs A L X Tanks, Charcoal Best Newcastle, Wangarei, Bay and Wai kato Coal Firewood, (cut and uncut) Furniture removed with dispatch. J. CRAIG, Forwarding Agent, Fort-street. J^~ O ~^f ~I C E. I hereby give notice that I will not be respon sible for any Debts contracted, by my wife, Sarah Brewer. PAUL LOPEZ. REWARD of £2 for the conviction of the person who broke the "windows, &c, in the empty Brick House in Vincent-street.— Apply at Star oflice. TV!" XORI~WAR CANOE, beautifully J.VJL carved, for Sale. Price, £5.— H. Cuek sey, 210. Queen-street, Auckland. PIANOFORTE (Cottage), a rare chance, genuine J. & J. Hopkinson, second-hand' in beautiful order: a bargain, £12.— H. Ciicksey' 210, Auckland. LAW.— -Vacancy after Christmas holi days in a Solicitor's Office, for a Clerk with view to articles.—Applications, stating age and with references, to be addressed "Solicitor," and left at office of this paper. LOST, yesterday afternoon, Cheque on Colonial Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, No. 1757 (crossed), for £7 2s Cd., made by Mr. R. Laishley. Payment stopped.—Finder will be rewarded on leaving it with the undersigned.— J. Wad dell, Baker, Newton. BOARD and Residence for a Married Lady and Gentleman, or three or four Single Gentlemen.—For address, apply at this office. ARBOUR VIEW GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Notice is hereby given thatthe Directors have this day made a Call (the tenth) of One Shilling per Share, payable to the Manager, at the Com- Sany's Office, Coromandel, on or before WED ESDAY, December 12, 1577. P. TIERNEY, Manager. Coromandel, November 27, 1877. WAITEKAURI GOLD MINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED) A Requisition to the Directors of the above named Company, to call the next Half-yearly or General Meeting in Auckland, now lies for further signatures at No. 11, Insurance Build ings, Auckland. RE JOSEPH THOMPSON'S ESTATE, OF OPOTIKI. All Creditors who have not already proved j their Claims against the above Estate, are here by requested to lodge the same with Messrs W. Phillips and Son, Queen-street, on or before the 10th December next, to enable the Trustees to declare a Dividend. THOMAS MORRIN-, *. Tl . ntst , pc . JOHN PHILLIPPS, I -Trustees, Auckland, Nov. 28,1877. KID GLOVES.—First choice Josephine, stitched backs, sizes 6, Ci, 6?, 7, 7J, and 7_. Prices, 2/, 2/6, and 3/. Panama Hats, 5/, Children's Fancy Hats, 1/3 ; and a great Variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap; a lot of Panama Hats, slightly damaged, worth 5/, price 2/6. —W. Eyre, Enniskillcii House, feVictoria treet. mONIC SOL-FA CHORAL UNION. Members arc particularly requested to Attend on FRIDAY, 30th. Business urgent and impor tant. [a card.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and' after TUESDAY; ith December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Dr. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road. Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. "| AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. Katharine Gundby, of Opotiki, but. formerly of Patea, near Taranaki, in the Colony of New Zealand, Widow, Devisee under the Will of William John Gundr , late of Patea aforesaid, Surveyor, has applied to be registered as pro prietor of an estate in fee simple in that parcel of land sfituate in the Parish of Waitemata, in the County of Eden, and being lots 12 and 13 of section 1 of subdivision into lots and sections of allotment 11 of section 7, of the Suburbs of Auckland, being the whole of the land included in Volume 13, Folio 222, of the Register Book; and also in that parcel of land in the said Parish and County, and being lot 2 of the subdivision into lots of alio ments 18 and 19 of section 15, of the City of Auckland, and being the wliole of the land included in Volume 13, Folio 225, of the Register Book. The applicant will be registered as aforesaid, unless caveat forbidding the same be lodged in this office on or before the eight day of January next. Dated at the Land Registry Office, Auckland, the 26th day of November, 1877. THRO. KISSLING, District Land Registrar. jy o Stephens Having now the Sole Proprietorship of the old-established Business at No. 136, ad joining Lewisson's, will spare no efforts to keep up his name as a leading BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, (LAKE Catek), J.OO, QuEEN-STREE T 136, opposite the union bank, Auckland. BOOTS & SHOES of every description made to order. 1 French and German Kid Boots and Shoes always in Stock. g&" Storekeepers Supplied Wholesale ISSi Prompt attention given to all orders. Cash Orders from the country will receive immediate response. Goods forwarded by train, steamer, &c, &c. Auckland, November 3, 1877. rNOTTAGE FOR SALE, PONSONBY _ Four Large Rooqaas, wifl. Scullery, water inside, immediately behind Suffolk Hotel, College Road, Mag^iticient view of the harbour. Qannot b^ built OUI. Key at Mr Daws, Tole-gtreet,



J> E M U E R A. FOR SALE C R LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situale at Re muera. The property consists of seven j.crcs of good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. Th" Dwelling-house, Sables, and outbuildings are in go. d repair and condi tion. The grounds are tasteful y laid out and .planted with cho.ee trees and shrubs of many years'growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL. Q~ T E A M E N 6.1 N E it FOR SALE, Cheap, in iirst-class condition, with certificate for 05ibs nres3ure: 1 Portable, double cylinders, 9^.1 Do., Do.. 7A; 1 Do., single cylinder. 10; 1 Do., Do., B.—Apply to s_ G. HOLDSHIP. COUNTY OF COROMANDEL.— HARATAUNGA RIDING. Notice to * Contractors. Tenders are invited, and will be received until TUESDAY, at noon, December 1. 1877, for Reconstructing a portion (about SOO feet) ol the Coromandel Wharf. Plans and specification may be seen, and all information obtained, at the office of th" under signed, Coromandel; and also at. the office of Messrs. Prater Bros., Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. J. H. HARRISON, Seeretarv. Coromandel, 22nd November, 1577. mO BUSHMEN AND OTHERS*. Tenders are invited until 10th December for Falling Bush in Waitakeri South. Information obtained from P. Crowe, Hobson-street; Mr. ' Oausley, Waitakeri; and R. and R. Duder, North Shore. "VTAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL. Kohimaramara, lGth November, 1877. Tenders will be received at the Custom House, Auckland, up to noon of the 30th Novem ber, for Supplying Provisions to the Naval Training School at Kohimaramara. Form of tender and conditions can be seen at the Custom House, and an/ further particulars can be obtained from mo. ' The lowest or an3 r other tender not necee. sarily accepted. G. B. BRETON. ! Manager. TENDERS are required by 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, for Painting and Papering (labour only) Three Houses in Wake field-street.—Specifications on the uremises.— Apply W. H. Trevarthen, Wakefield-street. TENDERS Avill be received to December -ith, for Painting and Finishing Church at Kawa Kawa, Bay of islands. Plans and specif- - tions to be seen at R. Stevenson's, Newton R ad. LOST, a Jet Solitaire, with pearl.— Finder will be rewarded by leaving it at tlie office of this paper. G\£> #H% *v^* <*** W 4** jM.asonic Installation. An EMERGENCY MEETING of LODGE WAITEMATA, No. 659, E.C, will be held on ST. ANDREW'S DAY, at the CHORAL HALL, at 11 o'clock a.m., and the Lodge* will be Close Tyled at noon sharp ; after which no Brother can be admitted during the Ceremonies attend ing the Inauguration of the District Grand Lodge, E.C. Also. An EMERGENCY MEETING of ST. AN DREW'S LODGE, No. 418, S.C, will be held at the same place, on the same day, at 2 o'clock p.m., and the Lodge will be Close Tyled at 2.30 p.m.; after which no Brother can be admitted until the completion of the Ceremonies attend ing the Inauguration of the Provincial Grand Lodge. S.C Brethren are requested to obtain from, the W.M. of some Lodge a Ticket for admission to he Ceremonies, so as to prevent confusion. H. G. WADE, ) J- Secretaries. E. K. TYLER, J ❖■ A X "OROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE: OF NEW ZEALAND, IC. An Emergency Communication of the Pro vincial Grand Lodge will be held, at the Masonic Hotel, on FRIDAY next, 30th instant, at eleven o'clock sharp. A general dispensation is granted to. Masons under the I.C. to appear in regalia at the in auguration of the Provincial Grand. Lodges, E.C and S.C, and also at the Ball. WILLIAM J. REES..P.G.S. "j" OD G E AR A, No. 34<8 3 I.C The Officers and Members are requested to assemble at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, TO-MORROW (Friday), at eleven sharp.. By order of the W.M. W. J. REES, P.M;, Acting Secretary. TV/jTASONIC INSTALLATION. PRINCE OF WALES LODGE, No. 1338, E.C. The Brethren of Prince of Wales Lodge who wish to be present at the Installation Ceremonies TO-MORROW, are requested to attend the Emergency Meeting of Lodge Waitemata, No.. 659, E.C, for which purpose they should be at the Choral Hall not later than 11 ; 30 a.m. CHAS. M. NELSON, W.M. T/IT'E, the undersigned, agree to CLOSE our Establishments TO-MORROW (Friday);. 30th instant. E. Porter & Co. T. & S. Morrin Cruickshank, Miller. & Co. J. & J. Dickey,. fYOYAITOAK GOLD MINING. GOM JA) PANY (LIMITED). I hereby give notice that the Directors of this Company, at a meeting.of the Board, held at the Company's office, this 23rd day of November, mdde a Call (the fourth) of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share, on the capital of the Com pany, payable to the Secretary, at the Com pany's Office, Kapanga. Chambers, Corosaandel, on or before THURSDAY, the'l3th day of December 187.7. By order. W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandel, Nov.. 23.1877. CHRISTMAS "\TjBW YEAR'S \j PRESENTS! A.l GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAED WAYTEU 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREF^Ly SELECTED "STOCKS EVER OPENED, IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books. $Os Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums ...... j Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &yj.. & c .. & c<) NOW ON VIEW, AT . EDWA&Q WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET.



rrt-0 LET, Ground-Floor Offices in High fi. street, rent- 5s per week ; Upstairs ditto, •Is per week.—Apply to S. Rout. FfflO LET, the Residence of Sir George JL Arncy, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising'twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acre 3of Land'tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. -4^l $\ to £1000 LENT, on Building r^vJL^y Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. TO LET, a furnished Bed and Sitting room, with view of the harbour, near the Supreme Court.—Apply Star offlco. ralO LET, a. four-roomed Verandah Cot- JL tage, in Newton, in-good repair; rent, Bs. per weeii;—Enquire at E. Henry's Registry. Shortland-3treet. 'IT 5. 0 P. SALE, the Schooner-barge Lake JL 1 _ Superior.- Holder Bros., Newton. TO GARDENERS.—For Lease, with immediate possession, at a low rent, a well stocked Nursery and Market Garden, withfonr-" j-oomed Cottage, in the city.—Apply to S. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street: rjpO LIST, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with office fittings, fit cproof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. J 7l OK SALE, a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage in England-street, Brookvillc— Apply _to Alex. O. King. i?QA CASH. Balance at 10s. per week.— ow tf v? Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4-* £_.Pl_(ft —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two 3&zJ>J XI. Houses of i rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —3. \ aile, House Agent. Short'and-itreet. 4*~6 PER FOOT. Capital Building, _?WJL • Alletment HGandSO. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—?. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-street. . 4-*Kfh CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln p«. *is a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of £120.—5. Vaile. House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. £_>0_ fk — COMFORTABLK HOMESTEAD cW-v tJ \y. ci 5 acres, divided into 3 paddocks. 1 paddock grass, _■ acre strawberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables. &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow shed. Pia-gery.'Well, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent- Shortland-street. "a prS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capital i. «J Building Allotments, measuring SO x 100, for Sale at 15s, per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. IT AND at 17s. Gd. per foot in the centre JU of the city. Money lent to build with if desired.—O. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. £?QA\f_ —EXCELLENT 5-roomed House, cW'VVv. Newton-. Road, for Sale; wash house, capital allotment. Very easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. £ ]T/jMO3. PER ACRE.—Volcanic Land for. L jC Sale, on the Mount Eden Road; fenced and under cultivation.—C. Wduamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. OR SALE, a New Boat, 20ft. 6in. in length, oft. Sin. beam, oars, &c. Price£l2. —William North, .Windsor-street, Parnell. TO LET, in Hobson-street, one or two • Rooms, to a lady and gentleman; terms - reasonable; good view of the harbour.—Apply this office. rilO LET, a 9-roomed House, corner of.' JL Cook and Nelson-streets.^-O. Overton, 30, Insurance Buildings, - jmo CAPITALISTS. i NEWSPAPER PROPERTY" FOR SALE, . ; thoroughly established, and doing a steady and increasing business, in a Southern town; only. i requiring capital to push a large trade.—Apply , by letter, addressed "N.Z.," Star Oflice. TO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage fronting the Domain; rent, 6s. per week.—Apply Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. "Rational fire and marine A-i INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEWv ZE ALAND. Capital £1,000,000, Reserve £50,000. Re-Insurance Fund .... £20,0P0. Insurances effected against Fire and Marine . Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rate.. . I Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. . HENRY E. WILLIAMS, - Manager, Auckland Branch. Boots i Boots ii Boots hi. i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP,. D. N. CARTER (E'or many years Manager for Cater, and late. • of Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public - that he has Commenced Business in that Shop , Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a.share,- I of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers, will favour him-with a call, and. select from, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Pttces to suit, the times. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemen's, 4b* BOOTS & SHQES - Ladies', and Children's &S&W made to order. IJSL Note the Address— D. N. C A R T E B_ BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOK TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3. PARNELL. JFtimu Bookcase, Cedar Bookcase, Handsome Walnut Table (shaped), Hair-seated Sofa and. Arm Chairs, 6 Mahogany Chairs, Oflice Table, Fenders and Irons. Oarpets. Glassware, Valu able Set Dinner Ware, Tea Service, 800k5,,. Umbrella Stand, Wardrobe, Bedsteps, Mat-" trasses and Bedding, Chests Drawers, Wash-^ stands and Ware, Commodes, Mirrors, Kitchen. Utcn3ils, &C, &C, &C. Messes. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON HAVE be 2ii favoured with. instructions from Dr. Ellis, to sell, at his residence,. Manukau Road, Parnell, on Monday, the 3rd December, at 11 o'clock, his HOUSEHOLD FU RN.I T.UR.E as above. B. TONKS R. Q..GARR TO-MORROW. LEASE 05 MOUNT E_£)_SN; AND GAOL. ROAD CHAIN, BARS. B. TONKS & CO,. HAVE. been instructed %T. Thompson, Esq.- Chairman of Ma tint; Eden Road Board, to. lease by auction, on.Eriday, the 30th instant,.at 12 o'clock, The WEES leviable at t_j_f Mount Eden and Gaol Road Bars, for the sevea calendar months ending Juss 30,, 137.8.. Conditions of Sale can bs seen at the Auc-. tiflueers. TO-MORP.OW, NOON. . MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUSEN-STEEET. TpOULTRY^-FowhT" Turkeys, Ducks, JL Geese, Pigeons, Sec. i PRODUCE—2OO sacks Canterbury and Wai- I kato Old Potatoes, 100 bags and sacks New Potatoes (superior), 100 sacks. Chaff, 100 sacks Oats, 50 sacks Maize, Flour,"1 Sharps, 30 sides Bacon, 40 good Cheese, 10 casks Beef, 4 casks good Pork, &c, &c. • GROCERIES.-Currants, Raisins, Tea, Cocoa. Jam. Crushed Lump Sugar, Lemon Peel, Tart Fruit, &c. , FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M, A well-assorted lot of Household Furniture and Effects, both new and second-hand, con sisting of Parlour, Dining-room. Be^-^oom and I Kitchen; Pictures, Ornaments, &c.; Piano Organette, Flutend, Sewing Machine; New Millinery; &c—Costumes, Skirts, Frocks, Overals, Aprons, Stays, Sopks, Hats, Gloves ' Feathers, Flowers, Trimr^ng^, Boots, &c.