• • but was pleased inasmuch as it opS 1"', i]^ esteem of the people (loud shcrteu MrWaller spo i ce briefly, but to st noint * He was listened to with great SSt and highly applauded An allusion beiug made to the long ;nd occupied by Mr Jackson, ihe latter pc fipmeii stated the meeting was his own geatieme Thallers, as he (Mr Jackson) iSit-and paid for the hall. After Mr Waller sat down, Mr Jackson rnceetletl to address the meeting, but the ule liot impatient, ;tnd be^au to leave £ roo"tn accordingly. Mr Jaclvson pro ved a vote of ,thanks to the Chairman, was accordlK^ au^ tie lueeting nln^nd.

PARNELL CROQUET AND LAWN TENNIS TENNIS CLUB.

that Kalian* philosopher J»hn Btnart Mill has »crrceed«d in obtaining " Tfoinen'arights" in f,°;,h ftP e of seats In parliament for our bettor i-rM and sisters, theyhavo certainly succeeded htaininff for themselves the more eariab'o '"i t tocuioy tko balmy »ir and sunshine pre rl£ Tnz at tnis season of tho year, combined V*th healthy *nd 110t erer-violent exerciso. S'i„.pricket and football of the mwi is now c«n ---■ Itpii by the skating, croquet, and l*-wn-teunii tr/°thP womau. Gloomy fanatics are busy dub- S- • this tko epicure** »se of luxury aad t Tninacy preparatory to the d»clin» and fall e?fnnthor Empire; «ot Rome this time, kow -0 £ but old BBRland. If one of thesa Rantle nVmild find his way some iday this wsek to fhS Picturesquely situated ground of.the Parnell KetClub, and behold there- TTftoh varied colour of »ho brightest hue, Th'-'Teen. the rod, tho yellow, and the-, blue, Tb fc-reiT part their dazaied eyes beh»ld, Here stre*ked with surer, there eiu-ich'd •nrithgold. ..,, £ cc i su ro he -rrould return with an innato »n"«i8 of security, and frith a conviction that tho om ef Grace Darlings and Joan of Arcs ia aot, mrp the moa, extinct. The committes hare cprured an eligible aito, adieisins th^preeont n,ip. where l»wn-te»nis will be played for the tirst season, and field days will al*s be held " et lr to exhibit th» progress made by the fair iovpm We strongly advise all oul- I'arneli JjgSttßtoJoln this Club.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.—This Day.

/Rpfnre Allan E. Taylor, Esq., (ch.iirm.an) and ( George J. Graham. Esq., J.P.'s. Liquid krkors.—lsaac Bryant, shoe.-b!ack of fhaneery Lane, and James Carter, were charged with drunkenness, and subjected to the usual i^naltr, 5s and costs. Chaelsv's Vbkgbaxce.—Charles Dukenfield was charged with bein.tr drunk and disorderly. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Constable Abrams deposed that prisoner was in the karaDgahapc Iload, between twelve and one rfclook this morning, throwing- stono3 at an hotel from which he had been expelled. Prisoner did not deny the statement. He was takinTevengeupou the building in which he had been rendered insane. Fined 20s and costs.

PETTY OFFENCES.

Reuben Smith, for permitting his two cows to gather grass in Franklyn Road, on the 12th inst, was fined 5i and costs. Louis Balliu was charged with setting fire to inflammable matter on his nremises in Upper Queen-street, on the 13th inst. Mr Ballin pleaded not pruilty .to making a fjrein a dangerous position. It was in his shed near to a boiler. There was no danger. Ser geant-major Mason said his attention was called to the fire by Mr George Sfcaines. of Upper Queen-3treet. George Stuines described the tire as very dangerous, and Mr P. A. PhiliiDS, tho Town Clerk, deposed that Sir Kallin had sot obtained leave of the Council to light a fire on hi 3 premises. Mr Stair.es asked for expenses. Mr Bailie said that to get 10s out of him was i-he reaion that Mr Staines had laid tho informa tion. Fined 20a and costs. John Donald, for leaving his cart unattended, was fined os and costs. William Good win was fined 5s and costs for allowing his strawberry cow to ba at liberty. Peter McGinn, for driving rapidly round Fort street, was fined 5s and costs. William and Frederick Hasoni were chargod with throwing sione3 in the Great North Ko&d. to the danger of the brothers fifeGw-gor, on the 12th inst. The boy 3 pleaded guilty, and having been ad monished by the Bench were discharged, Robert James wa3 charged with ill-treating a horse belonged to Mr Cook, but, unfortunately, the law oid not touch the owner but tho driver. Fined 20s and costs.' Sarah Ksrslake, for per mitting her rhininey, id Union-street, to bo on fire, was fined 2s 6d and cost 3. John Arncil, for a similar mishap in Albert-street, Y/as lined 5s and costs. Mary JTeeman, a gaily-dressed lady of Lome-street, pleadad guilty to using profaae language to James Egan, in consequence of -which lie Aeared to go ' home. Fined 403 and costs, or U days' imprisonment. James Devon wa.s charged with not kaepirig a light birrniug over his hotel door, in Shortland street. Mr Devon pleaded guilty. Id was a very windy nia^ht. Fined 2s 6d and costs. Frederick Gordon was charged wi.th ridiug on tha footpath. Defendant was in the employ of a butcher, and wa3hurryiag to a customer's house with a leg oE mutton. He took the short cut, being late. The Bench, under the circumstances, inflicted, only a fine of 2s Gd .and coats. James McCabe, contractor, was fined 53 and costs i'cr obstructing the footpath in Abercrornbie-street, by deposit ing bricks in the way. and iio^ keeping a light burning at the spot. Jane Sntton, a single young lady, was chprged with, using singularly unladylike language towards Mary Leatharn, on the 21st inst. The young persons, it appeared, had been friends together, r.nrl had shared each others joys and sorrows, until their eyos were fixed upon tha same young man, who felt in clined to chant the old stave :—

How happy could I be with either, Were t'other dear channel* away. A convulsion of feelinj? took place, and a com bustion of friendship f oilo-.vd. On beiac asked by the clerk of the court ill she (Miss Leatharn) was desirous of proceeding with the case, that younsr lady informed him that she and Jane had made it up. The charge was accordingly withdrawn, and the ladies loft the court in compansionship. Bhating a Pig.—William Mclndoe ana William Robinson were charged with violently beating a pig, on the Lake Road, Devohport, on on the 20th inst. Sub-Inspector Pardy con ducted the case. Mr Devore pleaded notK«ili-r, on behalf of the defendants. John Tiller, TCI-za Little, Annie Gray don, Mary Beesoc, Constable Dews. Wm. Macindoe. W.m. Robiiiaoii, ana Thoma3 Nicholson having given evidence, the Bench dismissed the ease. Assault;—Hem y Rat-ford vrafgeh»rsed with assaulting Maggie Kin jr. Tiie case was ;roved by prosecutor and Elizabeth Skinner, and defen dant lined 103 and costs.. _ Threatening Language.—Kmest Hul was charged with using threatening language towards Elias Ja-liuian.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT

GHAHAMSTOWN, this day

CALEDO N lAN SPECIM EN P.

Cnrc-UThe manager i» taking outatfotliei1 crushing from the wiuze 40ft. deep on No. 7 reef, which is proved superior to No. 6. Caledonian.— the hanging wall in No. 2 reef is six feet thick with gold plainly visible. About half-a-ton of choice picked stone is on hand which when crushed will give a good result. SHAREMAItKET. Caledonian, £5; lied Queen, 2s 3d ; Welcome, 5s Gd; Kuranni Tribute (Ash party), crushed 25 ton 3 for 27ozs. Eneeboae, who has taken up a new piece of ground on the Waiotahi Creek, had a trial crashing of 4 tons, from which G^ozs were realized. Queen of Beauty.—The drives being put in at the low level' are progressing fayour ■i%. One towards the Queen of May mine ism 40ft., and the other from the Queen of May is in 10ft. less. • There is gwd quality stone in both faces, the drives in the reef being nearly 3ft. thick. The election of Mayor to-morrow is creating great interest. The Greyites go for Dr Kilgour, hut Kenshaw is the popular candidate-. LATER. 3 p.m. The Caledonian hive broken down Mother lot of rich stone. Gold is shewing along the lode in improved quantity. Warden Fraser has recommended, in Wpiy to Dr Gilts, that live miles in a proper y\im fur new finds in rewards for prospect ing^ , The native owners have accepted five shillings per chain for laud for roads beyond t!le Kauwacranga Bridge. [I'KESS AGENCY.] DUNEDIN, this day- CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY. £_Oii" the 16th it was telegraphed that Council, Inspector of Nuisances, was charged with indecency. This arose through a misconception of a paragraph m the "Star " of that date. The prosecutor htlst identified the Inspector of Nuisances, who was iii the Court. The real culprit, whose name happens to be the same, and js a violinist, was subsequently identified by" other witnesses, and sentenced to two moaths' hard labour. CHRISTCHURCF, this day. • -At a meeting of the Jockey Jluli yesi:r

day evening, it was resolved that the Autumn meeting be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 20," when about £1,000 will be offered hi stakes. It was also decided to ask the stewards of the last race meeting to re-open the question of Matthews' disqualification for his riding of Bribery in the Christchurch Plate Race, with view to the hearing of further evi dence. KUMARA, this day. • DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. n A lire occurred at midnight last night at lioulson's and Mcllroy's, grocers. The Biigade was promptly on the spot, and behaved splendidly. There was a eood supply of water. The " Times" office next door was for some time in danger, but the fire was confined to the places where ifc began. Damage, £1000. Insurance : Stan dard £800, Imperial £400.

WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETING.

FINANCIAL MEETING.

The Ministers and laymen are'again this morning to resume the business of the financial meeting. Reports were furnished from the Rev. T. J. Jaggar, Home Mis sionary, at Kaukapakapa, and from the Rev. J. Hudson, Home Missionary at Mahurangi. A great deal of the time of the meeting was devoted to the considera tion of the Connexional Funds. In addition to a review of the various amounts that had been raised in the district during the past years, the^'needs of j" the corains? year were also looked at, and a number "of items of estimated expenditure were recommended to the sanction of Conference.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

AT the meeting of the Board this afternoon, a letter was received from the manager of the Union Sa.sii and Door Company, stating that no authority had been given to Mr Bauks to dig gum. XE AROHA BLOCK. Letter read from Mr J. Newman, enclos ing substance of letter to the Native Minister with refer n c i.o the delay in the purchase of the Te Aroha Block. A resolution was adopted urging the Gov ernment to appoint Mr Preece to conclude the purchase, in order that the agreement made with Mr Broomhall might be carried out, and that the Board may be enabled to meet demands for laud. SCHCOL SITE. The Board decided that it was beyond their power to grant an application by the Board of Education for a school reserve between Ngaruawahia and Hamilton. WAIKOA XORTH. Mr Firth stated that on examination of the land in this district he found it for the first four or five miiea land of inferior quality, but after going ten miles he found the land excellent.

THE GOLDFIELDS.

The Harbour View.—The mine manager of the Harbour. View Goldmining Company has forwarded the following report : "The low level has advanced Oft. for this week. The walls still continue hard shooting ground. The leader in main drive is how about IS inches wide, looking very well for gold at any moment. No speci mens have been obtained from the main drive or stope for this week. I have formed No. 2 rise, and am now going ahead with the leading stope as usual along the main drivo. By the look of the leader now in the stope I think it will soon shape again for the better."

THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

The acceptances for the Cup and Steeple chase, are to close oh Friday to Mr Perci val. That our Summer Meeting is draw -

ing near, is evidenced by the number of horses which every morning may be seen doing their gallops on the Ellerslic course Few people who are not conversant with racing matters are aware that we have at present nearly thirty horses here in Auck land training for the ensuing races. We wi 11 give the best proof of the truth of this by giving the names : —At K. Thorpe'Pj Baron, 3yrs; Ishraaelite, 3yrs; Gillie Callin, syrs ;at J. Thorpe's, \V"hitefoot, a; Rut eatcher, 3yrs; Rosalie, 3yrs; at Mr Edgar's, The Don, a ; at Mr S. Morrin'p, Don Juan, a; at Mr Owen McGee's, Perfume, a ; Luna, syrs; Elsa, syrs; at Mr Walter's, Hippocampus, 4vra ; Venus Tmn«itj S.yrs; Isaac Walton "Jyrs ; at Mr, Buckland's, Queen Mab,3yrs ; Magician, a ; Butcher Boy, a ; Omega, 2vrs ; Stcdmere- Una, Syr old filly by'Stedmere; at Mr Wynyard's, Auckland Kate, aged; the Pope, 3yrs ; Lady Godiva, oyrs ; at Mr Percivill's, Greyhound, aged ; at Mr Lamb's, Jessamine, 3yrs ; at Mr Bobbett's, The Arrow, aged. In addition to these several are expected from the South. We ought therefore" to have no lack of horses.

WEBLEYAN HOME MISSION.— ANNUAL MEETING.

The animal meeting of the Wcsleyan Home Mission, and in connection with the conference now sitting, was held last evening in the Beres ford street church. J. C. Firth, Esq., occupied the chair, raid there were present on the plat form ;_the Revs T. Buddie, Kirk, bchnacken- ' berg. Kouse, Gittos. J. W, Williams, Hudson, ; Hoard Waihiti, F. L. Prime, Esq., and other gen- ! tlemen. The chairman in an earnest and forci- i ble speech, urged the claims of mission work upon the liberality of all Christians, and ; maintained the importance of such work so long ■ as the conversion of men and women from a condition of sin and degradation was tho sole < object kept in view. Difficulties would un- i doubtedly arise, butoccasions OS: encouragement i would not be wanting. The settlers of remote j districts had a strong claim upon the more | av.oured residents of the larger towns for in tho j former ease tho people were oi'ten left without ; the ordinances of religion or religious worship, j Eev. T.Budcle explained the object of the Home | Mission to ba exactly what the chairman had • indicated, to supply the spiritual wants of I remote settlements, and to prepare European j and native students for the work of the minis- j try- This last duty now devolved more than ever upon the colony, England having claims upon her in regard to the continent of Europe that would render it imndssible that ministerial j aid could come from that sonrce. Through the j zealofjmanyyoung;ladies and Sunday-school con- j tributions, Auckland stood very prominent in her i mission work. Grants as follows had been I made during sho year:—llokianga, £181 6s; <, Kaipara, £150 ; Kaukapakapa. £25; Mahurangi, j £29-is ; Wairoa, £60; Asliburton.£ioo: Morning- i ton, £:(X); Laurenoe and Roxburgh, £8; district i aid, £355; ministers*houses. £75: furniture. £50 : j training of students, £100. The native students were supported out of Three Kings estate, and there were three English missionaries m fuli ministerial work, nine English homft mission aries, and five natives engaged. Mr F. L. Prime presented treasurer's report as follows : Collections by ladies, £109 15s lid : Choral Hall, £15 is 3d ; Grafton Iload, £3 153 2d ; Parnell, £1 17s 2d ; Ponsoiiby, £2 83; Missionary boxes:— ! Grafton Road Sunday school, £1811s sd; Thames I district, £3110s: Manukau, £20; Waikato, £10; : Mahurangi, £2 3s lOd. Other returns were not ! yet to h and. Suitable addresses fallowed by 1 Revs. Gittoa, House, Hop.ni Waiheti, H«d son. and Sehnuckcnbcrg, and a collection made in aid of tho fund realised £10 5s Sd. The minister and officers of Beresford church were thanked for the uss of the church, as was also the respected chairman, after which the Rev. T. Buddie stated that the examination of stu dents at Three Kings would take place on Thursday. The proceedings of this very I interesting meeting- were brought to a close by Rev. T. liuddle pronouncing tho benediction,

A Clever Capture.

Mr. William Webb, bricklayer, engaged iv the erection of a store in Fort-street, for Captain Daldy, was victimised by one of the great "unemployed" yesterday. He had lrang his coat—containing .'a pocket-book, with a five pound note, a one pound note, a sovereign, half-sovereign, and minor coins—on the fence. When he went to look for them at dinner-time he discovered that they were non est. Suspicion at once fell on a bricklayer's labourer named McLean, who had asked for work during thejj-day. The police were communicated with, and Detective Grace discovered that McLean had told an acquaintance Son the tiie wharf that he was going to the Bay of Islands in the lona. The wires were set at work, and on the .arrival of the lona in Russell, to McLean's intense astonishment, Constable McGovern tapped him on the shoulder, and politely requested him to disgorge. Search was made, Lading to the discovery of part of the stolen property in his pockets. McLean returns to town, in company with his captor, to explain matters before the Resident Magistrate.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

.'.•■ TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS. Bank oi! Xciv Zeala-ad—£22 7s Gd, £22 103; sel'e-j s, &22 10s. National Bank—Buyers. 70s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, i^ CfL Auckland Sas—Sellers, £10 10i. ■South British Insurance—Sellers, 77s Gd. National insurance — 3ls Gd. Union Insurance—los 9d; seller?, Us 3d. New Zealand Loan—Bayers, £5 10s. CVJedouiai! (dble)—Sellers, 955. lied Queen—2a3d; sellers, 3s. Moanatairi—Buyers, 80s. Tookey Tribute—Bnyei-s, 2s. Alburnia—Buyers, 52s 6d; sel'ers, fws. Conquering Hero—Buyers, 12s Cd ; sc'lcrs, lis (id. Kuranui Hill—l6s ; buyers, 15s; sellers, 17s. Piu,ko-Sellers, 8* Gd. Thames—Buyers, 31s. New Golden Pah—2s 2d. Welcome—ss 6d. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Cliairn-.au.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was heid this afternoon : — Present : J. C. Boylan, (chairman) Messrs- T. Hill, L. W. Eaton, E. Isaacs, W. C. Daldy, J. Cosgrave, D. IT. Mckenzie, T. T. Maselield, G. Thorne, Brown, J. Casey. Tendees Fob Reclamation.—The -, tnudci-a for the Reclamation between the Watermen's tee and . the new new dock were to be opened this afternoon. On the business being called, an animated discussion was commenced, which resulted in Mr Mascficld moving, and Mr Daldy seconding, that the tenders be not opened for a fortnight, Mr D. H. McKenzie moved as an amendment that the tenders be Bopened. This was seconded by Mr Hill. The engineer was sent for, and explained to the members present tiie principle of the work proposed. • In reply, Mr Masefield said he thought it would be much" fairer to- submit the specifications to the Works Committee before going further. On being put to the vote, the amendment was carried. The tenders were then opened, and were found 'to b° as follows : G. Winstone, £10,063 ; M Danaher, £10,450; Jolm Taylor, £9,933 ; Richard White, £9,790; A. R. Watson, £10 875: Allan McGuire, £10,100. \ MrCos grave moved that the tenders be submitted to the Works Committee. Mr MaseiieM scoi.: d this. Ctfoy m-jved,

Mr Brown'seconded, as an amendment, that Mr White's tender be accepted." On being put to the vote the amendment was carried.

HoBSOJTVILIiK Wharf. —Three tenders were received for this work, but as they were all about double the amount of the engineer- es.imate, they were all declined.

Etj! criON of Members. —The election of a member in the place of Malcolm Niccol was the next business. The votes were taken by ballot with the follow iag result: W. H. Kisslhig, 8; H. Elliott, 3. Mr Kissling was declared duly elected.

THE GISBORNE FIRE.

The following is a list of the buildings destroyed at Gisborne by the late fire, with the amount of insurances thereon :— . INSURED. Properties Company Amount Mas:mlcHotel .. New Zealand ..£ISOO ) Victoria .. £500 Mac i:ic Stock and VStandard .. £300 furniture ) South British .. £500 Caulton's Buildings adjoining Masonic South British .. £500 Jlr 1 toman's office and Bowling Saloon .. Standard .. £300 1 New Zealand, £400) Standard Office )" Standard, £330 J £730 Siddons .. New Zealand .. £225 Burns and Whiting (Stevenson) .. South British .. £150 Pchnlt.i!'new building Standard (build risk) £150 Edward's (Teat) .. .. .. .. £150 Mrs Hartnettund an other (Tutchen).. New Zealand .. £300 Forbes & Slteet (new building) builder's risk South British .. £200 £5,755 NOT INSURED. Baredell, Dick's blacksmith's shop, Forbes and Skeet's workshop, Borry. portion of new building not insured, and Borough Council office. Of the above amount some £400 or £500 worth has been saved, tbe major portion being very much damaged. An enquiry into the origin of the fire was held by Mr Kenrick, the coroner of the district, on Saturday, the 17th inst; Mr Forris being foreman." of the jury. After hearing the evidence the jury returned a verdict " That the fire originated in the building in course of erection" for Mr Stevenson ; that the cause was unknown, but that the jury considered it to be accidental."

THE REGATTA CL.

A COMMITTEE meeting of the Regatta Club as newly organised was held at the Thames Hotel at 4 o'clock yesterday after noon. Mr G. Yon der Heyde was voted to the chair. By a unanimous vote Messrs D. H. McKenzie, D. Oxley, audH. Graham were ad led to the Committee. The programme of the next Regatta was agreed upon. This is similar to that of last year, with the following exceptions :—The large yacht race is open only to vessels between 6 tons and L 5 tons inclusive. In the Amateur Rowing contests the restriction to €lubs being formed at least three months before the date of the Regatta is rescinded, and the Champion Open Scullers- Rape is withdrawn. Mr Compton was appointed umpire and Capt. Nearing starter. The members of Committee were assigned their collecting rounds as follow :—Wharf and Custom House-street, Messrs Oxley and Nearing; Shortland and Fort-street and Pon^onby, Messrs Gallagher, Gouk, and W. H. Stodart; East side of Queen-street and Parnell, Messrs Compton and McKm zie ; West fide of Queen-street, Messrs Marshall and Graham ; Banks and Public Institutions, Messrs Yon dcr Heyde r.nd 11. F. Anderson ; North Shore, Messrs T. Niccol and E. Burgess.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The complimentary benefit tendered to Mr DeLias laat evening by the ladies and gentlemen of the present dramatic company was largely patronised! and the seYcral dramatics selections were produced in the best possible manner. The pretty lively drama of " Monsieur Jacques" was the first instalment of the three-fold 'plea sure, Mr C. Wheatleivih appearing as Jacquts, Miss Hendsvßon sis Nina.MrSearla as Sequence, Mr Alexander as Vir:a, and Mr Hoylo as Antonia. The whole of the iinporßonations were faultless, the drama was well received, and at the close Mr Wheatleigb and Miss Hen derson were called before the curtain. The second production was tkescene of " Pai'st and Marauerette," from the German of the poet Goethe, in which Mr Tavares appeared us Mephistoph*les, and Mrs Tavares as jVCarguer ette, Mr Belton represented "Faust,' and V,v Leopold Sieuel. We need scarcely add I hat this act of tke wonderful drama was acted in a man ner which excited the adrairation of the house. The chief actors wore almost compelled to come forward in response to the wishes of the many. The burlesque of" Aladdin," or " The Wonderful Scamp," was the closing pieoe of thepro^i-ainine. Wo have only to say that success was the final result of each representation, wkicb were

thorough, and met v% rit!i general satiafaction

•xBE l^tlslNG STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBEII 27, 1877.



At a meeting of 'the Directors of the Harbour View h'jld to-day it was decided to* make a call of Is per share. Mr Maxwell's bullock was immolated at the new Slaughter-house yesterday iv honour of the occasion, and to-day there has been quite a rush to obtain a piece of the beef. To Mr Maxwell belongs the honour uf being the pioneer butcher of the new abattiors. Rev YV, Tinsley will deliver a farewell address to Good Templars in the Alexandra street school-room, this evening. At Mr L. W. Eaton's sale to-day oranges realised Is 6d per dozen ; cocoanuts, (in husk) 6s to 7s per 100. The manager of the National Fire and •Marine Insurance Company announces in another column that a dividend is payable. Shareholders can have warrants forwarded i



INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. The following .sums have been received at my oftice up to 2 p.m. this day : —Newton Congregational school, £3 4s 6d; Mr G. Rhodes, 10s; collected by Mr D. Baldcrston, £7 12s 6<l ; do. by Mr B. Cuthforth, £3 14s Gd ; do. by Mr John Smyth, £2 5s ; do. at National Bank, £2 Gd. The total receipts to. date £1849 ISs 6U— F. G. Ewington, per T.D.IL, Hon. Sec. November 28th, 1377. WANTED, by a respectable old Lady, with no family, one or two Boarders.— Terms moderate.—Apply oppoeite C. Burton's shop, Parnell. "TTSTANTED, an Apprentice to learn the Vv French Polishing:.—Hollo way, Garlick, and Cranwell, City Arcade, Qu_en-Btrect. WANTED, an experienced middle aged Person as Nursemaid, to take charge of an infant. References required. Apply Star office. ANTED to Let, ii Cottage off Franklin Road. Also House and Shop in Grey-street.—C. Woolgar, Jtronmonger. TO PAINTERS.—Wanted a Brush Hand at the first hew honso above the Newmarket Station, at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. WANTED, a respectable young Girl ; references required.—Mrs Hazard, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for Chatham Islands ; references re quiied; good wages. Also, Girls for town and country.—X. Henry's Registry, Shortland-strcet. WANTED, two good Labourers (wharf).—John Taylor. FTVOPAINTERS.—Wanted, Tenders for £ Painting a Church at luiwu Kawa, Bay of Islands. Plans and specifications at Mr. R. Stevenson*!?, Grooar. Nawton Road. WE have on Sale a lot of _b_t-cla*s Iron Tanks'; also superior Waikato and Screened Bay Coals.—W. & G. Winstone. ANTED, a Youth to drive a cart; one accustomed to the grocery business preferred.—French and Co. WANTED TO LET, a ' beautiful 5-roomed Verandah Cottage, with choice flower and fruit garden; four doors from All Saints' Church.—Apply J.Cameron, Prospect Tei'rnce, Ponsonby. __^ WANTED to Hire, for two months, two Teams, of 2 or 3 liorsoseach, to work at Manukau Heads (Guthrio and juaniach Limited).- J. W. Waller, Manager Onehunga Branch. WANTED, a clean, active Girl as General Servant; one who oan milk preferred.—Apply at onoe to Mrs Reos, North Head. North Shore. "YSTANTED, II good Conchpainter ; H constant employment;.—Apply Sinclair and Morton, King-street, DuHcdin. ANTED, 20 good Bushmen.— Guth rie and Larnach (Limited), J. W. Waller, Manager Onehunga "Branch. W" ANTED, a smart Boy to iiiilk and tnake himlelf generally useful.—James Crawford, Cabhstye Tree Swamp. \s.rANTED Known, that Mr. Davis lias H an opening for a few more Pupils.— Apply any evening at the Boxing Saloon, Hob son-street. Terms, £1 per quarter. "VITANTRD, agood Theodolite. —Address V T 8., Stak offioa, stating particulai s. WANTED, a Thresher for the season.— Apply this office. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Bailey will offer at the Market, on Saturday, a quantity of Roses in pots ; also 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. Bailor, New North Road. WANTED. Girl to assist in housework, treated as one of family ; Hotel Laun dress, wages 153 (Thames) ; educated, middle aged Female.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen street. W A N T E D, A FULL GANG OF HANDS, for a Double Saw-mill. Apply immediately to C. A. HARRIS, Jux. WANTED, a Cabinetmaker, a first class hand; also, a French Polisher.— T. and 11. Cooke, 07, Queen-street; or at the Factory, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Geneial Servant in a small family; good wages.—l. Levy, Clothier, Queen-street. X\T ANTED, a respectable Girl, about W 10 years of age.—Mrs. A. M. Williams, 219, Queen-strce_t . WANTLD, three or four good Bench men.— Geo. Black and Co., Aberdeen Boot Factory. ANTED to Purchase, 30 Sheets of Corrugated Iron, second hand,—J. Oliver, Official Bay. W" ANT*D, a respectable Girl, about 15 or 16, to make herself useful.—Mrs. Irwin. Alexandra-street. 'WJ ANTED, as General Servant, a good v V plain cook and ifiKidroßs; also an active Nurse and Needlei^Kan, to assist in housework.—Mrs. Pounds, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. T[\f ANTED, a Youth as Cashier or ? T apprentice to the Drapery.— HoJloway, Garlick ank Cranwell. ANTED, a good General Servnut; one accustomed to children.—Mrs. J. J. I Holland, Symonda-sfcreot, corner of Havelock ! street. _ WE have on "Sale 100,000 first-class Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and ! Rails; also Kauri Palings. j W. &G. WINSTONE. WANTED, Everyone to know that I am Selling Off my Stock of China. Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Pricks, as it must be cleared out :—Hest I Common Cups and Saucers, (id or 5s 6d per d*z ; I best W. ard G. Gups and Saucers. 13d or l'2s ! perdoz; Tumblers, from 3s per doz.: Plates, from 2s Gd per dozen; largest size, 5s per dozer, in three patterns ; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the trade at. ! the same low prices. This is a chance for people taking up house.—Wm. Holdsworth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Reatiy-made Boots and Shoes, &c. i Public opinion. '_ WANTED, asmai*]Lad to make him self generally useful.—Apply thi3 office j to-morrow, 9 &.m. ■ ! "\%J ANTED, by a young Married Lady, i v T quiet, retired Lodgings for a few months. ! Terms must be moderate. —Address A.Z., Post ■ Office, Auckland. ANTED; ii good Farm Labourer. —- Apply to-morrow 11 o'clock at Lenurum's I Stables. ' _ ___________ X%7 ANTED KNOWN, Good White V v Socks, 3it per vmir, vise Id each si%e ; ■ 500 yards Embroidery at Is, wortli Is Gi; Ladies' ' GiubJ Hats, trimroed, 3s and 4s each : our own I make Corded Suii Hats, from 2/6 each; 24 penny ! Bibbon, fashionables colours, 6d per yard: Lcg j horn T!at«. Is G«l to Pb each ; Gentlemena I>ei»p I Dux Collars, 5d per box; Seentod Soap at I English prices (-Id a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, ! from 6s each: ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpaeca), i from os each ; Boys' Tweed, proved to ba good I wear: Flap Fia'.«, Is Gd each, worth 2s; Towels, i from Gd to 2fl 'id each; Toilet Covers, in good ! quality only; Black French Merino, best quality; ! Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7a per dozen. All ' the above are Kuurunteed Bargains.—Addresr., I J. Grsbn, second shop above Thompson's, I Victoria-street. | \mr AN TED KNOWN, that 6. Brooks la 1 v'¥ Selling Boots of every description at | Reduced Prices, for t\yo months only. Having ! bou-ht a largo quantity' of English Leathers i cheap. 1 have made a gofid stock of. Ladies', i Gents', a«d (Jhildren's Boots and Shoes in great I viiriety for the coining season.; all are marly. on ! the premises. Tiie largest Stock in Auckland !to select from. I have just landed a Splendid i Stock of Ladies'and Children's Eng'ish Goods. ] coiißistins of Kid a;vil^ Prunella Boots, Ladies' I Low ShOf-s, Infants' Pooi* and Shoes in great ! variety ; Selling Cheap. Call and look at the i quality and prices. Town and Country people 1 will fiiid a great paving i_ Buying their Boots at • the Blue iioot. You can get them good and "j ohea p. Be in lime to get good Bargain?.—(\ BROKRS, UJiio Boot, opposite City Hall. j Queen-street. SB_ No connection with any other j Shop in the city or subm.bs. "FMPOUNDED on .Monday, the 25th day § of November, 1877, by Mr. McCau', 1 Bull, red and white; Branded Don off rnmp, for "trespassing on paddock. £j damage is claimed, and in'defaujt of being released, will be sold at the Public Pound, Morning»ide, on the 10th-day of December, 1577. at 12 noon.— C. J. Small.. Poundkeeper. XT ARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY _____ DISTRICT. Tenders for-Stone and Wood-work in the above District will be received up to 4 p.m. oc WEDNESDAY, 28th instant, at the Office oi the Board (Mr. Hayes'), York-street. Plans &c. to bo. seen at Mr. John Boylan's, C.E., 129 sueen-street. J. WA-' T1"-'. * C__u ..,„„,



X N BANKRUPTC Y. Creditors in the following Estates, who have not already done so, are requested to prove their Claims with me on or before the 30t_ instant, when Final Dividends wiJl be isayable, viz. i— Daaiel Lorigan, Blacksmith, Auckland John Anderson, Master Mariner, A««kland Ephriam Mills, Carpenter, Auckland Wm. Jno W. Addey, Teacher, Auckland Clement Witherford, inn., Plumbsr, Parnell Michael McHale, Greengrocer, Auckland Matthe-w Henry Moyle, Publican, Auckland Henry William Stabbing, Hotelkeepw, Auckland. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Oourt Buildings, Auckland, November 21,1577. qnAURANGA ANNUAL RACES, 1- TO TAKE FLACE OX TUESDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1878. Judge: Herbert \V. Brabant, Esq., K.M. Starter: A. C. Turner, Esq. Clerk of Scales: J. D. Wrigley, Esq. Clerk of Course : Daniel McGarvey, Esq. Handicapper: Joseph Ellis, Esq. Stewards: T. D. Wrigley J. C. Young E. M. EdKeumbe, J.P. J. A. Chadvsick, J.P. 0. M. Quintal J. Ellis W. M. Commons J. Vercoe R. C. Fraser W. Kelly, J.P. R. Hunter PKOGEAMMB :— 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 soys., dis tance 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles, 3(L 6 in. high. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. 2. Maiden Plate, of 10 soys., distance 1_ miles, weight for age. Entrance 30s. 3. Pony Race, of 7 soys., distance 1 mile, for poniqs 14 hands and under. Entrance 20s. Po3t entries. L Tauranga Jockey Club Handicap, of 50 soys., distance 2 miles. Nomination 30.% acceptance 10s. Second horse to save his stakes. 5. Maunganui Plate, or 5 soys., distance 1 mile. Entrance, 10s. Horses to bo ridden and owned by natives. C. Ladies' Purse, of 15 soys., distance 1} miles. Welter weights for age. Entrance 20s. 7. Hack Race, of 5 soys., with half entrance money added. Entrance 20s. Catch weights. Distance once round the course. The winner to be sold for £10 immediat-ly after the race, surplus (if any) to go to the Race Fund. Post entries. 8. Consolation Stakes, of 10 soys. (Handicap). Distance once round (he course. Entrance 10s, acceptance 10s. Nominations for the Tauranga Jockey Club Handicap and Hurdle Race wiii be received by the Secretary up to 8 p.m. on Saturday. 19th January, 1878. Entries for other races close on Saturday, the 26th January, at 8 p.m. Colours of: riders and all particulars must be forwarded with entrance money. Qualification fee, one guinea, must ba sent in at the time of entrance. Three horses to start or no race. The Auckland Jockey Club Rules will bo strictly adhered to. The decision of the Stewards in all cases connected with the Races skall ba final. Entrances, under sealed cover, to be sent to the Secretary, at the Commercial Hold, Tau ranga- DAVID ASHBR. Hon. Sec. M a sonic Ins talla tig n. An EMERGENCY MEETING of LODGE WAITEMATA, No. GB9, E.C., will be held on ST. ANDREW'S DAY, at'the CHORAL HALL, at II 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. 118. 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 t he Ceremonies, so a3 to prevent confusion. H. G. WADE, ) J- Secretaries. E. K. TYLER, J v* A 7\ IVfASONIC "INSTALLATION. The Several Officers who have to take part on FRIDAY next in the Installation Ceremonies are requited to ATTEND at the CHORAL HALL on WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 7.30 sharp, for the purpose of MEETING Bkothek Lazar, and for Instruction. Hi O. WADE ) ~inrre>tarips,- HL K. TYLER )_ -ccietaries. _ X" 0 DGE AKA,, No. 34 8, LC* An Emergency Meeting will be held at the Loop Itcom, Masonic Hotel, This Evening, at 70-oTook sharp. D y order of the W.M. ON EIIU NG A MAYOR AL T V CONTEST. TO THE BURGESSES OF ONEHUNGA, GEXTXKJiEN-,-I have to apologise for the very short and inadequate time which, at tbetan-ena of the meeting, was allowed for the hearing Ol my views, and questioning me. and beu' to ex* piain that I had arranged lor a Special Meeting of my own, which was waived at Hie magnanm mous (?) request and offer of Mr. Jackson, who desired both of us to appear on one platform—to share the expense, and also save the time ot tne Burg.'sses. The result is known. He mono polised nearly the whole time of the mooting, and appeared to^be talking against time. A_t this I would not have cored for, had lie not wound up with the singular statement that it was " His meeting, not Mr. Waller's, as he had called it and paid expenses. I may add that 1 agreed with Mr. Jackson to pay half the cost, pi hiring the Hall. So he could not mistake the agreement made entirely at his own suggestion. With respect, I am, Your obedient servant. J. W. WALLER. OST, an I.O.U.—The finder will be rewarded by taking same to the Governor Brown Hotel. _ ITVEWAKD of £2 for the conviction of l_\i the person who broke the windows, &c, in the empty Brick House in Vincent-street.— Apply al Star oitieo. OUNSONBY i PONSONBY ! PON _T SON BY !-Ncxt 'l 1 UESDAY E'VENIN G, at 730 , Mr. i'\ G. EwiNGTON will deliver a Leo!ato on "DUTCH COURAGE," in the Baptist Chapel, in aid of the Sunday School. Admission : Ois'io SmixiXG. '_ H A TTENTION.-—N O.::. COMPANY", &___ L AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS jil "■ A Special Parade for Instruction in ltiflt Musketry, will be held on WEDNESDAY, 2Stl instant, at 7.30 o'clock sharp. Forage cup?, without arms. Commanding Officers and Colour-Sergeants o: all other Companies are respectfully invited t( be present. By °rdCr' J.C.SOALL,Segt., Instructor in Musketry, ' rTiO THE WADEI.—The Schooner Fire .3.. flvr To-morrow (Wednesday), at noon. ~sji XCUK SlO N T iill rj-^i'^V Hi ON THE (TO^PS^SX V WAITEMATA. itMWmiai Th. c Auckland, and Nortl i Shove Forty Company's ; P.S. TAINuI - will leave the Ferry Tat 1.30 p.m. on SATUE DAY, December Ist, for a Cruise in the Harboui r calling at Glen Orchard. Fares—One Shilling. H. W. HEATH, Manager. i /COTTAGE FOR SA.LE, PONSONBY i, Four Large Rooms, with Scullery. wat< I, inside, immediately behind Suffolk Hote College Road. Magnificient view of t! h ri:o-.;■. C.v not b_ ll'lilt ■ Uf. He? ft jV j Daw'i, Volo-Kf-_ •:.



RE M U E R A. FOR SALE OR UKASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at Re muera. The property consists of seven acres of good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. Tho Dwelling-house, Sables, and outbuildings nre in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice 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 giv^n at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL. Q T E A M ENGINES. FOR SALE, Cheap, in first-class condition, with certificate for OStt.s pressure: 1 Portable, double cylinders, 9|; 1 Do., Do.. 1\ ; 1 Do., single cylinder. 10; 1 Do., Do., S.—Apply to G. HOLDSHIP. COUNT V OF COROMANDEL.— HARATAUNGA RIDING. Notice to Contractors. Tenders are invited, and will be received until TUESDAY, at noon, December i, 1577, for Reconstructing a portion (about SOO feet) o£ the Coromandel "Wharf. Plans and speciiication may b3 seen, and all information obtained, at the office of the under signed, Coromaiadel; and also at the office of Messrs. Frater Bros., Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. J. H. HARRISON. Secretary. Coromandel, 22nd November, 1877. (TiENDEES FOR ADVERTISING JL PROVINCIAL DISTRICT NOTICES. Colonial Secretary's Office, Wellington, 6th Nov., 1877. Tenders are required for the publication, for a period of twelve months, in a newspaper in each provincial district, of public notifications such as were required to be published in the Provincial Government Gazette in a province, and will be received at this office until noon on FRIDAY, the 30th November instant. Tenders must contain the information, and be in accordance with the terms and conditions of he specification subjoined. Telegraphic tenders will be received, provided that they are forwarded for transmission before noon on the 30th instant, and that written ten ders are posted simultaneously. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. G. S. COOPER, Under Secretary. Specification foii Advertising Official Notices under the Authority ov the New Zealand Government. 1. All notices, so far as practicable, to appear in succession in one part of the newspaper (but not the last page), or separately in a supple ment if required. The words, "Government Notifications," with Royal Arms, to bo inserted over the first notice. No Royal Arms to b9 otherwise used. 2. The noiice3 to be set in either Brevier, Minion, or Nonpareil type, according to the size ordinarily used for advertisements in the news paper whose tender may bo accepted; provided that no size larger than the first-named type be used. 3. Notices arc not to be leaded out or extended beyond the space actually required to set them solid. i. When notices are required to be inserted more than once, the number of insertions will be specified on the face of the copy. 5. Tenders to state charges per inch in depth for— (a) Plain matter—first insertion ~ second or subsequent in sertion. (b) Table matter, single column—first inser tion. „ ~ second or subsequent insertion. (c) Table matter, double column-first inser tion. ~ second or subsequent insertion. Second or subsequent insertions to appear either in consecutive issues or not, as may be required. Table matter, under heading (b), shall consist of four or more columns, 'with headings and rules; and under heading (c), of eight or more columns, with headings or rules. G. 4.11 tenders submitted, must contain the information specified under the following heads: — (a) Name of Newspaper. (b) Days of publication. (c) Width of column in pica ems. (d) Type in which advertisements are now set, or proposed to be set. («) Average circulation of the paper. 7. Government notifications, when received by the Printer, must be published in the issue next after receipt, and must not be held over for a subsequent publication, unles3 with, the consent oi the party sending it. ■£•%> £?? 4*^£~ «. I I FORMATION AND DRAINAGE ' WORKS IN COOK-STREET. Town Clerk's Office, Nov. 21,1877. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.&)0£ WEDNESDAY, November the 2Sth, for Work as above, in terms of specifications, plans, and conditions at the Office of the City Surveyor, Queen-street. ■. , The Couueil do not bind themselves to accept any tender. ■ Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mo BUSHMEN AND OTHERS. Tenders are invited until 10th December for Falling Bush in Waitakeri South. Information obtained from P. Crows. Hobson-street: Mr. Oausley. Waitakeri; and R. and R. Duder, North Shore. __^ Pnblic Works Offioe, Auckland, £7th November, 1377. Tfl ju E I G II T OF TIMBER T O jjj LYTTKLTON. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, 3rd December, 1877, for Conveyance to Ly tleltou of about Five Thousand 1 Cubic Feet of PurM Timber, in round logs of suitable lengths for shipment, which will be . delivered alongside the Auckland or Onehunga wharves, as may be required. ; The lowest or any tender not necessarily , accepted. JAMES STEWART, . District Engineer. OARD and Residence for a Married Lady and Gentleman, or three or four Single Gentlemen.—For address, apply at this office. • ELL SINKING.—The undersigned having had experience in Well-sinking, Will Sink Welis either by day or contract.— . Address, R. Wooderson, Karangahape Road; or at this office. X' AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. To ensure dispatch, ail Goods for the Kaipara ■ District should.be received at Riverhead by the " Railway at least forty-eight hours before the departure of the steamer from Helcnavilie. _ 11 1 Consignees would kindly insist on this being ' done, much disappointment would be saved them' A. V. IVIACDONALD, Gfinoral ManßSfftr OVAL OAK GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). 1 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 r mdde a Call (the fourth) of Two Shillings ant 3 Sixpence per Share, on the capital of the Com pany. payable to the Secretary, at the Com pany's Office. Kapanga Chambers, Coromandel on or before THURSDAY, the 13th day o December 1877. By order. * W. HORNE, Secretary. 5 Coromandel, Nov. 23, 1577. ARBOUR VIEW GOLD MININC COMPANY (REGISTERED). k Notice is hereby given ttmttheDirectors liav this day made a Qall (the tf nth) of One Shillin per Share, payab'e to the Manager, at the Con , pany's Office," Coromandel, on or before WEI -- NESDAY, December 12, 1877. r> P. TIERNEY, Manager. Cm omandel, November 27, 1877. ■ W GLOVES.—First choice Jbscphin* stitched backs, sizes G. Gh, G|, 7, 7i, an 7%. Prices, 2/, 2/6, and '61. Panama liat?, i Children's Far.cy Hats, 1/3 ; and a great Variel 3r of Ladies' Straw J-fatf, FeatViers, Flowers, an si, Faucy Trimmings to be sold cheap: a lot 1 le Panama Hats, slightly damaged, woith 5/, pri< ir -2/G.-W. Eyre, Ennhk'.Hcn Ffrwe, Vic'o i street.



i GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUP i EME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter cf " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act. 1576." and of the bankruptcy of William Matthew Moyle, of Auck land, in the Provincial District of Auck land, Publican, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the above-named William Matthew Moyle, to apply to this Honourable Court on WED- J NESDAY, the 19th day of December, 1877, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or so soon thereafter as counsel can be heard in that behalf, that an order of immediate discharge be granted to him. Dated at Auckland, this 27th day of November, 1877.' JOHN A. BE ALE, Solicitor for ttie Debtor. Shortland-street. TO LET, Ground Floor Offices in High street, rent 5s per week; Upstairs ditte, is per week.—Ayply to S. Rout. nnO LET, or For .Sale, a four-roomed \ House iv Marmion-street, third house off Upper Queen-street.— Apply J. Clarkson, Edwin-street, Newton. TO LET, wraer Building in Higk-street, now in the occupation of It. Grakam, Esq. —William Thome, Solicitor. TO be Let or Sold, a 7-roomed House in beat part of Grey-street, at present in the occupation of A. Shipley. Esq.; also, a five roomed Cofeage in Hacket street, Ponsonby, lately occupied by Captain Cellern.—B, Tanner, House and Land Agent, corner of Quoen and Shortland-itreeL TO LET, one or two Rooms, to a lady or lady and gentleman : nice situation, view of harbour, near towa.—Apply this offica. TO LET, a new three-roomed Ye*an. dah Cottage; rent. 7s 6d. Also, a two roomed Cottage.—H. J. Riordan, Upper Nelson street ripO LET, the Residence of Sir George 1 Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by K. Comiskey, Esq., comprising' twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out.. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. _C®~| £\ to £1000 LENT, on Building cKi.J JiL \ Js' Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—G. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. "Mortgages and Loans negotiated. nnO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, a with office fitting---, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, v.me, or genera mercantile business. —Apply to W. Aitken. FOR SALE, a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage in England-street, Brookville.— Apply to Ales. O. King. " i?Q<Tk CASLf, Balance at 10s. par week.— cS/OU Comfortable Cottage close to fcheßail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Laud Agent, Shortlanct-street. X?K^A —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two Tyyt/l/. Honses of i rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. [Zjpf PER FOOT. Capital Building, 3S_yJL Alletment 11G and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—3. v aile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. J_»eTA CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln oWe'lr 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.—8. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. OfcirA -COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD c&&O\J. of sacres, 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, Pisrgery, Well, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland-street. "E £TS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capital JL «L> Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100, for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Lard Agent, Shortland-street. - IVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE _L^l INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve : £50,000. Re-Insurance Fund .... £20,000. Insurances effected against Fire and Marine , Loss of Kvery Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Pkompt andLibhi;al Settlement of Claijis. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Vuckland Branch. TVTOTICE is hereby given that an Extra- . _Li ordinary General Meeting of the Auck land Steam Packet Company (Limited) will be held, at Mr. C. Tothill's Office, Shortland-street, on WEDNKSDAV, the 2>th day of November instant, at 3 o'clock p.m.. for the purpose of con sidering and passing, if approved, the following resolution:— " That the Auckland Steam Packet Com pany (Limited.) be. wound up volun tarily." And of Appointing a Liquidator or Liquidators and authorising the Sale of the Assets of the Company by auction in one lot. And also, that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the same Company will be held, at the same hou' and place, on MONDAY, the 31st day of December next, for the purpose of con firming the above resolution. By order. WILLIAM LODDKR, Manager A.S.P. Co. I\ 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, (LaJ/E Catb-r), XOO, Q,UEEN-S TRE E T XoO, OPPOSITE THE UNION BANK, Auckland. BOOTS & SHOES of every description made • to order. \ French and German Kid Boots and Shoes always in Stock. igT Storekeepers Supplied Wholesale '34 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. mRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. ■ 1. A General Meeting of the Club will take piac 3 j at the Charlemont Hotel on TUESDAY next, at [ i 8 p.m. \ i : : B.A Z A A* X* The Bassaar in aid oi' the Franklin Road 1 : Primitive Ib;.hodist Church will be held in the • ■ CITY MARKET on the I3th, 14th, and 15th. ' j DECEMBKK. ___' 1 [A CAltO.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4lh December, 1877, his i successor, DR. HAINES, will for riie present > occupy Dr. iilhV late residence at Mauukau 5 Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation f at Mr. Saarland's, Shortlaud-street, from 11 till 1 / o'clock daily. 1 | " TQ-MORROW. ! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, ". ; At 12 O'clock. UNDER WARRANT FROM R\l. a COURT. c A BLACKSMITH'S FITTINGS, }' SAMUEL COCHIIANE & SON if TTTILL • tell on tLe Premises of Mr. T T Munro.Blaclrsmith.Durhain-streetWest, Blacksmith's Bellows, Anviis, Old Shoes.&e TO-MORROW. ] - AT 11 O'CLOCK. jr TKADE SALE. , g fTIHE Subscriber has received instrttc a- JL tions to sell by auction on Tuesday, 27th > November, at 11 o'clock, A Large and. Vaeieo Assortment B HUSH WARE BLACK LEAD c, SHOP TWINE id PAPER BAGS tv BLACKING, ETC. id 50 barrels CRUSHED LOAF SUGAR, of {* GEORGE SIBBIN.-