stock. This year there are five entries of maguiJi -".itanimals. Knottm->l y and Aerolite are in grand condition. Foi y men were employed this morning by Mes i» Maclean and Co. bringing their stock to the Show. Mr Wiseman has arrived from Auckland, and is exhibiting two colonial made station saddles, made of Auckland dressed bullock hides ; also, a set of very handsome brass - mounted dray harness, manufactured at the Hamilton Branch, aud exhibited on Mr LeQuesne's horse, Prince. Increased accommodation being hurriedly provided for cattle this morning. : Large numbers of late entries were received yesferday in all departments. Mr Fantham's cattle are all in good healthy condition. His young stock is much admired. One young bull is expected to cany off the champion prize. Mac Lean and Co. brought choice stock from Penrose. Mr Reynolds exhibits splendid Hereford cows. His fat bullocks are extraordinary beasts. Good Hereford bulls are shewn by Maclean & Co. and Mr Reynolds. Sheep are not so numerous as last year, but are of better quality. Thi* morning, shortly after leaving Fen Court. Messrs Maclean's white heifer, Lady Primro«e, got into a swamp, and had to be pulled out with ropes aud scrubbed. Last night Mr Fantham's hand some Clydesdale broke her leg. 11 o'clock. A large* crowd has assembled waiting the judges to pass the awards. The weather is magnificent. Secretary Buttles arrangements are perfect. Everything is progressing with unusual rapidity. The judging will be over about mid-day. Over a thousand people are already here, and steamers have not arrived. 2 o'clock. Goodfellow'3 thorougbred War Eagle has met with an accident, and is unable to be exhibited. The shorthorn {yearling bull Lord Stephenson, bred by Mr Fantham, has gained the champion prize, and Maclean's J cow Anemone is champion in that class. Mr Fantham's Clydesdale mare gained the i championship. Luncheon is now being partaken of. A ball takes place to night, but no dinner. Crowds of people arrived by the steamer. 'Ihe Cambridge band is Paying.

KELLY AND LEON MINSTRELS.

THB3E popular minstrels were greeted last evening by a large and appreciative audience at the Theatre Royal on the presentation of their new programme. The first part was commenced with an overture by the musical strength of the troupe, followed by comic and teuder melodies. Mr Frederick's beautiful ballad, "Close the door gently for mother's asleep," was justly applauded; also Mr Beaumonc Read's song of the " Dying Scout." Mr Lester's lively ballad of "Patrick, niiiid the baby," was characteris tic of Paddy's land, and truly Hibernian in brogue. Mr Courtright gave a comic ditty, the chief interest being imparted to words of little meaning by the gestures and action of the singer. The finale of The Flowers was prettily arranged. Japanese Tommy came out successfully in the second part as the prima donna, and created roars of laughter. "Lazy Dick," was an Ethiopian farce by three members of the troupe. The simple and well-known ballad, "Please give me a penuy," was pathetically rendered by Mr Beaumont Read, who deservedly met'with an encore. Mr Courtright'e argument and exposition of " Jonah and the whale," was as good as could be expected from an un practised commentator. The "Belles of the Kitchen," iv which the Only Leon ap peared as Mary, the housemaid, was full of fun from the beginning to the end; but any attempt at adequate description would be a failure. It must be seen to be understood ; the piece embraced high tragedj*, low comedy, opera, and ballet. In it appeared a barber, a doctor's boy, and a trio of maid servants, who were occasionally startled in the midst of their kitchen reveries by the dreadful parlour bell. The whole of the programme was creditable and amusing, and will be repeated to-night.

PARLIAMENTARY

FROM OUR &PJECIAZREPORTE

{BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

WELLINGTON, this day

QUESTIONS.

In reply to Mr Hobbs, the Premier said the regulations re uniform of the Hinemoa officers were the same as those applied to the Customs.

In reply to a question by Mr Swanson whether the Government would irive instruc tions for the New Zealand National Anthem to be sung in the Government primary schools, Mr Ballance replied that the Government would communicate with the Education Boards, and supply copies, the Education Department bearing the expense. The proposition had been made by Mr Bracken, of Dunedin. In reply to Mr Richardsou's inquiry whether the Government had made any agreement with a Railway Waggon Com pany, Mr Macandrew said the corres pondence would be laid on the table, aud would show the exact position. ONEHUNGA GRAMMAR SCHOOE. In Committe on the Onehunga Grammar School Bill, Mr Swanson said there had been no request for the Bill. He had sent copies of it to the Mayor, the Education Board, Land Board, and others, and re ceived replies. He read a telegram from the Education Board, as follows :—" The Education Board does not consider it for the best interests of secondary education that the bill should pass, and a resolution to that effect had been passed by the Board." He had not troubled the House, and if he had not been challenged he would ' not have troubled him self to obtain opinions from the people of Auckland. He bad letters from many persons, including Mr Firth, who was a man of considerable influence—[A member: " No."] —The bon. member might sneer at the ;mention of that name, but Mr Firth was once a member of the House, and he (Mr Swanson) would be glad to occupy the same position as Mr Firth now filled. He moved that the Chairman report progress. $_jMr Turnbull could not understand the resistance to the bill after complaints by the Auckland members of a want of secondary education in Auckland.

Mr O'Rorke expressed astonishment at the statement of Mr Hamlin that Auckland members bad not been consulted. Not once but frequently had be consulted Auckland members. In Onehunga there was one wail of sorrow because this bill had not passed. What had the Waste Lands Board or City Council to do with this ques tion? If the Auckland Grammar School were lodged in a palace, it would still be over-occupied. The proposed Grammar School would not benefit Onehunga, but surrounding districts. It was absurd to charge him with a design to injure primary education, when they compared the small sum of about £200 be asked, with the large amount to be voted for primary education. Mr Macfarlane said he had received tele grams from the Education Board to oppose the bill.

Mr Hamlin thought it was time to sit down on the" Education Board. In the country people had to subscribe half the cost of school buildings, when large sums were lavished on the City of Auckland, without its being required to contribute anything. The opposition to the bill came from residents in the city who regarded it as the colony. Mr Swanson said the Education Board, which was talked about as if it was the district, was elected by members of the House. He deprecated Auckland members washing their dirty linen in the House, and he would not oppose the Bill; but that important interests ivere involved. If there was any place in Auckland district which Bbould not have a member it was Onehunga.

Mr Moss said they bad seen Canterbury and Utago free fights iv the House, and they were now engaged in Auckland free fights. The Bill had been brought under consideration of the Atickland members and bad been superseded by another question raised. Mr O'Rorke said it showed what straits some members could be reduced, to when they used the argument that Onehunga was a small place against the Bill as unnecessary, Ouehunga being within seven miles of Auckland, where all classes in Auckland, agreed that an efficient High School should be established. The House divided on the motion to report progress. Ayes 28 ; noes 22. The motion was carried on the bill being reported fiom the com mittee. Leave was given to sit again presently. Mr Swanson : I certainly did not under stand anything about it presently. On the motien that the bill be re-com mitted presently Mr Swanson moved that " Wednesday " be substituted for presently. The amendment was carried. : ■' Mr Swanson's resistance to the Onehunga Grammar School Bill was based on the fact that there are only £600 worth of endow ments in Auckland for secondary education, and he did not desire to fritter them away on small and inefficient schools. EXTRA GRAN! FOR EDUCATION. In consequence of pressure brought to bear by Auckland members, the Government have promised an additional £5,000 for education in Auckland. . PETITION OF MR GRANT. In the House. yesterday Dr. Wallis pre sented a petition from Mr Alexander Grant, teacher, of Auckland, complaining of unjust treatment by the Auckland Education Board. AUCKLAND PETITIONS. The petitions of John Featon and the Sons of Old Colonists, have been reported upon. The Sous of Old Colonists petition id considered by the Committee to involve a question of policy, and therefore they de cline to make any recommendation. Mr Featon's case cannot recommend to favour able consideration, as the evidence taken doe 3 not disclose that the Government re ceived any advantage from Mr Featon's out lay. PRESS TELEGRAMS. Mr McLean gave notice to ask for a return of amounts paid to newspapers for advertising. Also to ask: "What steps the Government propose taking to place the evening journals of the colony on an equal footing with morning journals in respect to Press Telegrams ?" Correspondence was laid on the table between the Telegraph Commissioner and Messrs Holt and McCarthy, stating that Government would grant them the use of a special wire, on the same terms a* granted to other papers connected with the com bination, for two years, at £2,000 per annum. BILLS ADVANCED. A large number of bills were advanced various stages yesterday in both Houses. The Newmarket Reserves Bill passed through the Legislative Council. The Thames High School Bill passed through committee. The Pian of Towns Bill, re gulating towns on private lauds, was shelved after debate by 35 to 34. PUBLICANS' LICENSES. Mr O'Rorke has introduced a bill to make publicans' fees uniform throughout the colony. The licenses are proposed to be fixed at £30 for ten o'clock houses, and £40 after ten. In cities publicans to be relieved from liability to keep a light burning. The House rose at 1 a.in., Sir George Grey giving notice of a sitting on Saturday. OPPOSITION TACTICS. The general rumour of the lobbies is that the obstruction on the Plans of Towns in the Private Property Regulation Bill was prompted and abetted by the Opposition, who desire to'produce an impression that tde Government cannot close the business of the session.

NEW DIFFICULTIES.

Some strange rumours are afloat this morning regarding the probable result of the session. A conference of the two Houses is sitting on the disagreements of the two House;, over the Electoral Bill. Should they fail to agree a dissolution would be almost- the inevitable result. Should the Government business be got through, the Hinemoa conveys Auckland members north on Tuesday.

MR REES AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.

MEETING IN THE CHORAL HALL.

Mr W. L. Rees. M.H.R. for City East, met his conbtituents at the Choral Hall last evening.

At 7.<5 p.m., Mr Tyler stated that the delay had been caused by the change of the meeting room from the Mechanio." Institute vo the Choral Hall not being generally known. As ther*vw*s now a g->od audience he would move that Mr Cadmsvn take the chair.

The motion was agreed to, and Mr Cadman assumed the position of Chairman.

The hfc.ll was then well filled with electors, and this number was increased subsequently. In opening his address. Mr Rees eaid he had called the meeting in order to explain what had been done »ad attempted during the present session, and to show that he had done what he oould for the benefit of t^ie colory at large. He thought it a duty incumbent on ad parliamen tary repreeemativos of the people to meet their oonstituente, and give an aooount of their stewardship. It would be impos sible for him to go through all the subjects brought before ParlUment, but he would speak upon the predominant features. He would begin with that which lay at the root of all good government—the finance of the colony. They had been somewhat hampered by an unfortu nate vote which was paswed the session before last. Sir George Grey had endeavoured to carry a bill providing for a loan of four million?, for public works. The Opposition of that day, how ever, were too strong, tend brought the amount down to two millions and a half. He referred to the credit of tho oolony at home, shown by the fact of nine millions being offered there. The finance of the oountry was, however, stand ing upon a solid and sound foundation, aud so arranged that any comprehensive mind oould grasp Its details. He congratulated the electors on this fact, and eaid the revenue was increas ing ; a sum of £80.000 had gonelinto the colonial revenue upon the land revenue account; £60,000 was the increased amount of Customs revenue on the present quarter (or at the rate of £240.000 a-year). The whole of the Provincial Districts were now progressing steadily, and every part of the oountry was participating in the confi dence which had been established by a Govern ment based upon those principles, the advocacy of which pat its members into offioe. There had been a great outcry throughoutthe colony for an incidence of taxation, and an alteration had been desired in the taxation, in order to compel the wealthier classes to boar their share of the burden. The Ministry had made a slight alteration in this system, which would bring revenue from a new source ; the Customs revenue having formerly formed the wholo. There had been portions of the oountry not taxed, and the Ministry had successfully introduced a bill providing for the taxation of all landed property exceeding in value £500, at one halfpenny in the £. (A voioe : It is too little). The speaker coincided in this view, but said it would tap a spring of wealth which would flow for the benefitof the oountry. One special feature in the bill was that it was a tax upon the U" earned value of land. The money which was expended upon the land wa. not taxed. When land in Auckland for instance was Jying waste and valueless, it cou.d be bought for very little, but its value was enhanced by the colonization of the country. The State was therefore entitled to tax the unearned value, which was caused by this introduction of colonists. He believed before many years had passed this system of taxation would reign supreme. The nrinciple of this land tax was one of the fairest that had ever been started. The halfpenny in the £ wag a very small sum, but ft would realise £100,000 revecne in the year. In relation to other schemes of taxation, two bills—the Bear and Companies Tax Bills — had been throw n out; and there were many friends of the Government who were not f.orry to see it, and he would frankly say he was one of these. He was not in favour of excise taxes. If the fctate of the finanoes of the colony desired it, he would not object to see an income and property tax fixed. He was in favour of making further reductions in the taxes on sugar, tea. &c. The Government bad also passed a bill allowing every man over the age of 21 years the privilege of- recording his vote in the election or representatives to the House. It was deemea advisable that some time should elapse between the time new oolonists arrived and the voting privileges were extended to them. All these changes had passed silently into existence, the people having become politically educated, and ripe for these changes. The present educational system was extending the benefits of education, doing much for the progress of the people, and working with great success. The Government was doing its best to advance the cause of education. There were some few in the House, himself amongst the number, who held that the theory of education was not sufficiently advanced. Every child within the limits of the State should be educated. Poorer people in out districts might argue that they could not afford to educate their children. Be

held, however, thit if the parents did not educate their children, in whs the duty Of t*e S ate to doit. The Cabinet in Counoilhad decided to draw u«on the £-00,000 of next year to liar for new buildings, &c. (A voioe: Has Auckland a fodr share?) The Sneaker replied that he was unaware whether this were bo. He was anxious that Auckland should have its share. The people in every district in the colony asked the same question. He thought if fe^ m-Dions were expended in educt-tii.g the poor of England, the crimnal ch»9->e<. would in a geneuitlon, din but. In reference to the rela tions of the natives of the oolony with the Euro peans, lie might Bay th*t the Ministry had done its bos' co come i o an a*nioab.e understanding. The P.mier had met the TWuori King and the principal relwl chiefs, and time was only re quired for the changes to be broken to the natives There was to be another u.eetingat Waitera, where the wax bewwn, and where the native-< said, " the war must end." A. great wrong had been done »t Waitara. which, if per formed by an Knglish Ministry, would have oaused tne impeachment of the Minister con cerned. He then refenv.d to toe action of the Gover.iment in insisting upon surveying Win. KingS land, and which action brought on another war. A greater series of cruel niurde'S and spoliation was never perpetrated than in the Waitura war. Rewi and Kng would be both; at tho forthcoming meeting, and it was to be hoped that then the hatchet would br> buried for ever. The speaker re ferred to the endeavours of tho Premier to nave a line of railway between Auckland and Taracaki, which woald be tho nieaus of making Auckland the premier city in the colony. Ho congratulated the city unoa the efforts of the Hon. J. Sheehan, who on lied this the city of hia birth. He had achieved a position in the oolony second only to that of Sir George Grey. The speaker then referred to Sir George Grey's action in reference to Aye constitutional qu^sdons in troduced by him. Ho touched upon the Govern ment of the oolony from hoaie, and to the creation of a ooioniul aristocracy, which was formed ostensibly for the purpose of oementh.g the bonds of friend.hip between this and the mother oountry. Sir Greorge Grey hud strongly opposed this spurious avistocra-y, which was un constitutional. The speaker then spoke of the powers of the Judges, which were arbitrary and tyrannous. Next session a bill would be introduced to dellno what tho authorities and poweruof Judges really were. The Broomhall Settlement question hud been dincuesed in the Hou-e, a^d Auckland members had opposed it because the Governmeot h«.d only promised what lands they hod for Bale. But the Waste Lands Board had soW a block of land belonging to the natives, and then prooeeded to purcuase it Irom them. Now that lan-1 should be set aside for the settlement of miners. .Referring to the strength of the Government, the speuker said that if it came to a test of the existence of the Government, they would have a majority of 25 or 26. He »aid that in the recesa it was very probable thht the Gov«rnn_ent would oausider the advisability of invitiue: tenders in Europe for the production of iron. &c, from the oolony, and working tbe same into a. marketable article. The resources of the colony would thus be utilised. He spoke in favour of the produce of the ___-ÜBtral»aian colonies being exchanged free of duties, thus extending our trade. / nother matter *-as the desirability of having a direct line of stcxim oommunication between England and this colony. Then, again, the amendment and codification of the laws of the country would have to take place, making them simple and easy. They might congratulate themselves on the increase of prosperity in the the oolony. Th.) speaker oonoluded by stating that the efforts oC the Ministry were not for their own aggrandisement, but for the general Kood of the oolony and of posterity. Mr Roeß resumed hia seat amidßt loud applause. Mr Eyre moved a vote of thanks to Mr Rees, which was seconded by Mr John Smith, sup ported by Mr Davis, and carried hy acclama tion.

Mr J. Smith theu came forward, and moved a vote of confidence in Mr Rees, which was seconded by M*- Nolan, and carried unanimously upon a show of hands.

-Mr Rees returned thanks to the electors, and moved v vote of thanlcs to tho Chairman, which was unanimously carried.

The meeting ooncluded with cheers for Mr Rees and Sir George Grey.

TELEGRAPHIC

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day. THE CAMBRIDGE BAZAAR.

The Cambridge bazaar, in aid of the funds of St. Andrew's Church, was a great success. £100 was taken on the first day. The stalls displayed great refinement and taste, and would have done credit to Auckland. The following ladies presided over the stalls : —Mesdames Fergusson, Fantham, Walmslcy, Chitty, T. Hicks, and Lambert, assisted by Misses Gerrans, Smith, Frankly, Johnston, Reynolds, Fergusson, and Bright. Messrs T. Hicks (people's warden), and Harry Fergusson (vestryman), and C. Chitty, gave most valuable assistance throughout. • Mrs Fergusson kindly pro vided the refreshment stall at her own private expense—greatly contributing to the funds. , The Cambridge band gave its services. The Rev. Mr Willis is evidently gratified at the general sympathy and support accorded.

GRAHAMSTOWN,'this day, PUMPING ASSOCIATION.

Prospecting operations on the 640 feet level of the big pump being carried on by the Associated Companies are stopped on account of a disagreement between the con tributors. Several mines have stopped work, and others reduced their staff, within the last few days, throwing a large number of men out of employment. SPECIAL WIRES. The "Advertiser" has a warm leader anent special wires to Auckland, Christ church, and Dunedin papers, and which concludes as follows :—" Vogel was a news paper man of large experience, and interested in the leading journals of the colony, but he never descended to such favouritism as the Grey administration has just been guilty of, and we trust the independant members of the House will not hesitate to characterise the whole trans action as a specimen oi jobbery of the worst type."

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

{PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE).

NAPIER, this day. The Telegraph denounces the contract enterdd into by the Government with a morning paper combination tor special use of the telegraph wires.

DUNEDIN, this day. RAILWAY COLLISION. All the papers here object to the position taken up by Mr Conyers re the railway col lision, aud insist that public confidence in railways can only be insured by such in quiries being thoroughly searching and in the most public form. CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF A ROAD BOARD CHAIRMAN. The action of the Government in crimi nally prosecuting Mr Ross, Chairman of the Dunbach Road Board, for making a clerical error in some return of rates forwarded to bead-quarters, has been strongly denounced in the district. The case for the prosecu tion broke down lamentably. The Board has demanded an apology from the Govern ment. The Morning Herald and Dunediu Star strongly attack the special telegraph con cessions to three morning papers.

WELLINGTON, this day. A TRUSTY WATCHMAN.

Yesterday afternoon Sergeaut Smith arrested a young man named Charles Schinvat on suspicion of the robbery of bank Dotes to the value of £200, the pro perty of Mr Cooper, a gentleman staying at the Empire Hotel. The accused was em ployed at the hotel as night watchman. A considerable sum of money was found in his possesion. THE SPECIAL WIRE. Both evening papers and the " Times " strongly opposed the proposed special wire monopoly, and denounced it as an attempt in favour of the small morning paper com bination. Shortly before the" House met to-day Holt and McCarthy received a letter from Dr. Lemon, stating that ha could have the use of a special wire on the same terms as the papers connected with the other combination. Holt and McCarthy will offer advantages of special wire to all journals in the colony probably at fixed monthly payment, and have made such arrangements at increased expense in London, Australia, and the colony, as will enable them to compete with the new organization, if not to exceed it in rapidity of transmission and character of intelli gence. LIBEL CASE. In the Supreme Court, in the case of Blundell Bros., proprietors of the "Post-' v. Gardiner, late proprietor and pub. lisher of the " Chronicle," action for libel, by calling the "Post's" telegrams bogus,

resulted in a verdict for plaintiffs, with £5 damages and costs, £400

[PRESS AGENCY].

WANGANUI, this day. THE RACES. * Weights for the WanganuiStakes : Isaalc Walton, 9st 6lb ; Otawa, Sat 51bs ; Folloy, Bst; Queen of the Vale, 7st lOlbs : = Expec tation, 7st 7Uw; Haphazard, 7st 141bs j Greymouth, 7st 7lbs ; Luna, 7st 31bs : Sun- If'^^rll^- Tamo»»» 7st; Redeemer, bstßlbs ; Lochmavar, 6dt 51bs. ./_^ urdlf Handi< -ap.—Grcymonse, list i£hA_ Aw£ tU ' \ lat 7lhß> Bnlly.for-you, 10st71bs; Cossack, lOst; Junius, Ost lOlbs ; Sloper, 9st 71b*.; Little Thought Of, 9st.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. THE PRIMATE. His Lordship the Bishop is expected trom England on the twelfth of December RAILWAY WAGGONS. -The sir new American engines recently arrived for the Christchurch section of the railway are being put together in the rail way work-shops. Authority has been re ceived here to commence the construction of 800 railway waggons at once.

WELLINGTON, this day. CHURCH SOCIETY. At the annual church meeting last night several papers were read, one being on the formation of a Church Society. This matter will be brought before the Diocesan Synod at the present sitting. The first of the Agricultural Shows takes place to-day at Leestown.

PATEA, this day. The Maori Murderer. News was received here last night that Hirojd had arrived at Parihake, but that Te Whiti requested that no one should go to attempt his capture, as he (Te Whiti) desired to see the Native Minister before anything further was done. °

_,_-r. TT .__ NAPIER, this day. MDLLE. CKARBONNE-5 'S CONCERT. _MdJle. Charbonnet's opening concert last night was an immense success. There was a splendid house, great cheering, and showers of bouquets. Every piece waß encored.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S (COURT. —This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow. Esq., R.M.) pawnbroker's dicensks. Henry Davison made an application through Mr Dufaur for a pawnbroker's license for com mencing business as a pawnbroker in Queen street, by Mr Cucksey's.—There was no oh'ec tion to the application.—His Worship in grant ing the application said he hoped Mr Davison would Oijsist the polioe in all cases whet c they required assistance, and acquaint himself with the clauses of the Act.—Mi- Davison promised ttj make the Act his study, and to assist the polioe.—The lioense was granted.

JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS. Edward Wayte v. A. M. Braithwaite, claim £1 17s lid, stationery, coats £(. 6s 6d, (Mr S. Hesketh for plaintiff); Holland aod Butler v. Jotm Callaghan, claim £1 17s. goods, o**ts £1 9s 6d, (Mr Cooper appeared for plaintiff, and Mr David Oambie proved); John Graham v. Joseph Draper, claim £1 2s. rent, costs 14s ; Robert Giles v. Ireland, claim £1 lis 6d, butcher's moat, costs £1 4s 6d, (Mr George for plaintiff); same v. Wm. D*vey, claim £114s dd, coats £1 4s 6d. Defendant said he was a car penter, but had been out, of work for some monthß; he would pay 2s Gd a week. Plaintift said he had ottered work to defendant, but he refused to do it. 4s a week ; J. B. ooates and brother v. Geo. T. Koetley, claim £9, rent and recovery of tenement, costs £2 fls, (Mr S. Hesketh forflplaintiH

JUDGMENT SUMMONS OASES. Samuel C. Brown v. Walter Long, olaim, £11 17s 9d. good,—Mr Conned, for plaintiff, said this case h*d been adjourned from time to time in the hop« Bof a final sttlement, but defendant had failed to perform his promises Samuel C. Brown said that he had obtaind a judgment summon* aarainst defendant in the early part of the year, and had reoeived nothing from him sinoe April. Defendant was in a goodpesition at Napier ub a drapers' assistant, at £3 per week. The aeduetions s'noe paid left a balance of £_ 15s 3d which his Worship ordered to be paid by the 22nd November, or failing to be imprisoned for one month.

defended cases. R. F. Webster v. Geo. McCoslin ; claim £4 8s 6d, work.—Mr Thome for plaintiff; defendant aop»«_red in his own defence.—Mr Lodge: What is your defence ?— Defendant: I was a bankrupt at the time, and did not ooneidor I ought to pay now—His Worship told defendant that his defenoe would not do.—After hearing evidence hie Worship gave judgment for plaintiff; costs £1 Ifl 6d.

Mullampy v. Cook; claim £40 13s Id. —Mr Thorne for plaintiff; and Mr Cooper for defen dant, who pleaded a set-off.—Mrs Eliza Cook, wife of George Oook. deposed that she kept her hußband's books, and that at different times, at datiS produced, aho had paid plainfcff £35 8_ 6d. —On going through the aooounts several di« cropaecies were diaoovered, and judgment was given for plaintiff, £10, with costs £119s. This w«_a all the businese.

EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 24=



/GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. THE AUCKLAND --STAR" Is a duly Gazetted Journal for the Publication of ad Bankkuf-icy, Highway, and other Public Noticks, under various Colonial Acts. ANTED KNOWN, Mr. Dampier's Large Advertisement will be found in the 3rd column of Ith page. WANTED, by a young Man, a situa tion in a General Store.— Apply by letter to tiKA. this office. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply H. L. Poaseni-skie, Tailor, foot of Shortland street. ANTED, a smart Youth.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club, Shortland street WANTED, a clean active Lad to fetch in and take out orders. — Apply to " Charlie," Butcher, Wakefield-street. WANTED^Mau for the Cutting-press. —W. Parker's Boot Manufactork, Wake field-street. V\J ANTED, Boys accustomed to kauri V «.um scraping.—Francic Hull, jun. & Co., Breakwater, Auckland. " OTANTED, a good general Farm Hand; T T also, a few sawyers.—Jas. Macfarlane, lona Offioe, Wharf. WANTED, a clean, respectable Boy.— Rayner, Butcher, "Victoria-street. ; WANTED, a Man as Second Cook.— Auckland Hotel. WANTED, a smart jyouth.—Apply on board s.s. Rowena, before half-past nine to-morrow. WANTED, a respectable girl as General Servant. —Mrs. Evans, corner Ponsonby and Franklyn Roads. WANTED, a respectable middle-aged woman, for Chatham Islands, as General Servant.—Hl. Henry's Kegistry, Shortland-street. ANTED, to clear a Job Line of Cavendish 10's Tobacco, at 3a 4d per lb. —F. Whitehead, Victoria-street. WANTED, Smokers to know that my " Flower of all Growers" Cut Tobacco is really excellent. It is all cut on the premises, and prepared on a system whioh does not destroy the aroma. 2_ ozs. for Is.—F. White head, Victoria-street. Ml Very Fine Flavoured Cigarette Tobacco is also prepared as above.—F. W hitehead, Victoria-Street. WANTED, Buyers for a few more of the la 6d American Brooms, extra fastened, and very cheap. — F. Whitehead, Victoria-street. WANTED, Buyers for some very cheap " All Hair" Shoe Brushes, 2s 3d per set, and other cheap brush lines.—F. Whitehead, Victor, a-street. WANTED, Buyers for 2,400 lbs. of the 2s. Tea Extraordinary! which though broken and ami 11, oontains siftings from the finest teas, and gives a capital cup of tea. lam now giving the New Crop, and it is a great im provement on last year's. Terms easm—F. Whiteheads Victoria-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. W. Dundass, No. 1, Edinburgh- Btreet, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a smart active Lad to ride for orders.—R. &W. Hellaby, Butchers, Shortland-street. WANTED, a good Machiness for the Boot and Shoe trade.—G. Foster, 800 Manufacturer, Queen-etreet. WANTED, a respectable Housekeeper (small family); good references required. Apply by letter, " H.N.," this office. CX7ANTED, a strong Boy.—J. Leslie' tt Union Bakery. Parnell.



_ T^7ANTED, a General Servant.— Applj |Vf Mrs. Harris, Wynyard-street, near th€ Choral Hall . ~ WANTED, an Apprentice.—Apply tc Wm. Morgan, Saddler, Newmarket. WANTED, a respectable Nursegiri.— Apply at once to Mrs. T. J. Philip, Karangahape Road. WANTED, to impress upon Cash Purchaser:* the fact that they will save Time aud Money by obtaining their Groceries and Provisions of W. S. Collins. Grocer, Parnell. Teaa, the best value in Auckland. WANTED, by a Lady.—To Let, two Bedrooms, or Sitting-room and Bed room, furnished.—For address apply to Mr. Fulljames. Broker, Hob.oti-street, near Gover nor Browne Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant, a good plain Cook, and oae who can milk pre ferred. References required.—Mrs R. H. Stevenson, Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. WANTED Known, the most whole somo as well as the most agreeable beverage is Collin's 3a Tea. Sold oniv by W. S. Collins, Wholesale and Retail Tea Dealer, Manukau Road, Parnell. WANTED, all to try our New Season Extra-fine 3a Tea; Standard Eamily Tea, Sa 6d. Splendid value in 2s Tea. Best qualities in Groceries aod Provisions, at the Hob-on-etreet ltoyal Tea Mart. WA NTED, a smart Lad to learn the Blacksmith Trade.—James McKenzie, Lome-street. ANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply Mrs. _ W. Bell, Nugent-Btreet, off Kyber Pass. WANTED, a respectable young Girl to assist in 'litrht house work.—Apply Inra. O'Dowd. Provincial Hotel, Prinreg-street. WANTED to Let, two Cottages, four rooms apd six rooms ; ront, 7s and ss.— Apoly to Mr. Rogers, foot of Orey-Bireet. WANTED, Improvers to the Dress- making.—A. Linabury and Co. WANTHD, Tenders for excavating to 25th October.—Apply to John Lamb, 1, Queen-street. ANTED, for Gisborne, a Bodymaker —Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Elliott-street ANTED, a Woman as cook and laundre. s for hotel in oountrr ; good waK<-6. —K. Henry's Registry. Shorr.land-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN. —The Trousers we arc Making to Measure for a Guinpa are S'iperior to anything in the province.—l. Pi.illipß, Tailor. Que«n-9tre'-t. TO BUTCHERS.—Wanted, a Slaughter man—Apply to J. Longley, Onehunga. WANTED, a Hatter, also a Finisher andShapor ; liberul salary wil: be given. Permanent engagement.-Apply Ahnao «. Co., Dunedin. ___^ WANTED, ' v Thursday next, 8 p.m., Tenders for the erection of a three-room Cottage, at Bllerslie, near Station.—Plan3, &c., to be seen at A. R. Ladd's, Karangahape Road, Newton. WANTED for" the country, a useful General Servant Girl.—G. Holdship, Cuf.tom-bou..e-6treet. ANTED to Sell,lß Shares Waikato Steam Navigation Company, at £8 per share.—C. Alexander, insurance Buildings. WANTED, a respectable Youth, as Assistant or A pprontiof. for the Retail Fancy Trade. — Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street ANTED, a Hatter; must be a first cl*BS Body-maker. Permanent work.— Almao & Co., Dunedin. WANTED, Apprentices.—Mrs. Fargie, Dress and Mantlemaker, gj, Hobson-st. WANTED, a strong Boy.—W. R7Hay7 __ __ ward, Mattress Maker, Wyndham-street. 'TKT ANTED, a strong Girl for Whan v ? garoa.—Mrs Kelly, Symonds-street, six doors from Wynptrd Arms' Hotel. MPLOYMENT wanted by a steady trustworthy Man, with long experience about propeity.—Apply "X.." this office. WANTED, a large Fireproof Safe.— Apply by letter, stating particulars, to " Cominorcial," this office. WANTED KNOWN, tnauD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber uad other Building Materials, Including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shaft*, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. Sec, Sec, at tho lowwt market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street. WANTED, the inhabitants of Newton and surrounding districts to know that the undersigned has Opened a Grocery and Provision Store, opposite the Newton Hall, and hopes by keeping flrst-claes goods, and a small profit, to get a sharp ol public support. A trinl moat respectfully solicited. Terms strictly ca^h. —W. R. MoElwain. A MARRIED Lady, accustomed to tuition, who has a small select class for young ladies, is desirous of obtaining three of four additional pupils for advanced branches of education.—Address, Alpha, Box 90, Post Ofiice WANTED Known, Frilling, Frilling! Wanted Ladies to buy my id' Frilling; Brown Calioo, at 3£d per yard; Strip-d Stockings at Is per p*ir; Silk Lace, 4d to 9d per yard, usual prioe 9d to 2s 6d; Lace Neck-ties; Little Boys Hate, in etraw and felt; Linen Hnok Towels, 7d and lOd, usual price 9d and la 3d each; Ladies' Straw and Muslin Trimmed Hate, also Hat Trimmings; Ladies' Costumes in latest Paris fashions; Ladies' Underclothing very cheep; a specially good line in Ladies' Night dressee at 12s, worth 16s; White Feathers. 6d to to 12* each, very good value ; Linen-faced Rink Collars, id each, or 5d per box ; Turkey Red at 9d per yard; Blue Percale, suitable for trim ming Little Boys' Suit., at lOd per yard; Oirls' Lisle Thread Gloves, from 5d per pair ; Berlin Wool,from3dperdoz; Parses 3d and4d each; Silk Laoe, usual prioe Is 9d per yard, but now Fold by me at id, 6d, and 9d yard. This is the cheapest line of good Siik Lace in Auckland. A job line in Ladies Cloth Dress Buttons at. 6d per card of throe dozen. Ladies leather Belts, now coming into fashion, reduoed from the usual price of 3s to la, and Is 3d each. Hair Pin., _4 a box, in quantities of one dozen and upwards; much less to those who want to re-sell them again. Ladieß Lace Falls, 9d to Is 3d each ; usual prioe, Is 6d to 2s Gd. No w Dux Prince Arthur and Duke Collar.; at 6d per box, or 4s 6d per gross; Bizes, 12, 15, 15£, and 10, left. These Collars are the best value in Auckland. Hand some Puff Boxen at half-price; Violet Powder at Londou marked price; new- make Ladiea Dress Holders only 2d each. Other Goods too numerous to mention.—J. GREEN", three doors from Thompson's Grocery Store, 14, Victoria street. Auckland. \y~A N X~E~D KTITW'N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONKS, ADVANCED in SUM ' of £2 to £50 on persoattl security, re-payable by weekly nstalments, at L. H. NKUMICSK Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street opp ite Savings Bank. . LOOK OUT !—Chas. Burton is advised to put three Wedding Rings in his Art Union Cakes this Christmas—Orders for tickets taken at Queen-street or Parnell. HE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), AFFORD UNUSUAL FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers of GAS. The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premiees, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. And SUPPLY, a METER, keeping the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY OHAROE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW,« 3 To be held on The Association Show Grounds, Ellerslie, On WEDNESDAY, November 13,1873, when upwards of £700 will be offered in Prizes for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Dogs, Fowls, Horticultural and Local Manufactures. For list of awards and further particulars, apply to the Secretary, Mr. W. Percival, Dur ham-str cc t. "PO"EW ZEALAND LOAN AND J-N MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the First Call o One Pouud per Share, on the Fourth Issue of the above Company, will be payable at its various offices throughout the Colonies on FRIDAY, the Ist day of November, 1878. By order of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLE V, Secretary. "K1 I N A L NOTICE. The Greatest Racing Event of the Australa sian Colonies will positively CLOSE on SATUR DAY. 26th instant. , A GOOD PIG DOG For Sale at Arthur's Mart To-morrow—Bull Terrier. TO be Sold, at Arthur's Mart, Queen street, To-morrow (Friday), 25th instant, t Good Water Dog.



1 FLo Let.' ";"/7; » npO LET, that large and commodious t -i- three-storied House, head of Parnell rise, containing 14 apartments, all newly papered and painted, and in efficient repair. Being a corner house with frontago to main street, and a com , mandmg view of the harbour, &c., it is ad mirably adapted for a select Boarding-house, ana such accommodation is much wanted in the neighbourhood. Rent moderate.-Apply to ; Adam Latboubh. Fort-street. fTIO LET, a House and Shop, opposite T*ftai,i« &• *M** U Hotel- Victoria-street.-James Blaikte, Victoria-street. rF°n^ EJ' C-"»-wete 3-stalled Stable and ■Awg^SSSdg^ Bay.-Apply to T°i^ T ' iaih?_ suburbs, a comfortable ~ . Five-roomed House—Apply to H. Par r|*T_> LET a Five-roomed Cottage on the JL New North Road, with ha If-acre of grass land: rent moderate to a good tenant.-For address apply at this office. PROSPECT TERRACE, Ponsonby.— 1 Mrs. Koberts, of tho above address has two comfortable Rooms to let, either furnished or unfurnished, if the widr.'v lady win «!] rfRO LEI', a large Shop, with JDweliiug- JL house, corner of Wellesley and Lorne streeta.—Apply on the premises to W. Crowther. TO LET, Dairy Farm at Surrey Hills Estate, Newton, good Dwelling-hou-<e. large oow-sheds, with every convenience, and 85 acres of land : T>o»ition vi equaled.—Apply to Robert Rose, Bob3ou's Buildings, Shortland street. QT. RAPHAEL WINE. Strengthening and Digestive. This Wine is an invigorating tonic, very pleasant to take, and more effloacious for convalescents and debilita ted Dei-son* than iron or quinine. It is a sove reign remedy in cases of gastric debility, chlaroais, and anemia.. St. Eanhae! to be ob tained only at the Thistle Hotel Bottle DEPARTMENT. m R V THE DUNEDIN BEER, MARSHALL AND COPELAND'S. USTLA N D E D Per s.s- 'Hero,' A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COLONIAL. WINE, viz ;— Greenache, Rsd Hock, White Madiera Khiray "Dawarra Tokay FOR SALE, by the Case, CHEAP, for Family übe, at the OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. jf*-| REWARD—Strayed from College 3& IL Road, on the 14th insf., a Blue and White Cow, branded SN. Anyone returning the same to John Owen, Scotland-street, off Fi-anklyn Road, or giving such information as will lead to the recovery thereof, will receive the above reward. LOST, on Sunday evening last between Parnell Bridge, Newmarket, and Judge Gihiea' Gate, a Gold Keeper Ring.—The finder will reoeive 5s reward on leaving it at Stab office. rgIHE Person who picked up a Purse I thi. morning, in Lower Symonds-street, containing three £1 notes, one Sovereign, and some Silver, is requested to leave it at the office of this paper without delay. THE PERSON who took a new Hat in place of his old one, from Mason's Shop on Monday Evening, is requested to. call and exchange at Featon's, Queen street, to save exposure. mKLEGRAPH BOOKS in duplicate for Jl Sale at this offioe. Books 100 and 200 leaves each. DAILY EXPECTED BY THE HELENA FROM LYTTELTON, And FOR SALE on arrival . 300 bags Oats 250 bags Potatoes Wood's FLour,in sacks, 100s, and 50's Canterbury Cheese and Baoox. L. W. EATON. October 19,1878. -i^AITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. To the Electors of Takapuna RIDINO. Ladies and Gevtlemen,—l have the honour to announce that I am a Candidate to represent you in the above Uoumil at the approaching election, and respectfully solicit your support; ana in the event of being elected, promise faith fully to study the interests of the Riding. MICHAEL SHEA. Lake Takapuna. 22nd October, 1878. T^AITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. TO THE ELECTORS OF-TAKAPUNA RIDING. Ladies and Gentlemen,— Having been re quested by a large number of electors to come forward as a Candidate for a seat in the above Council, I do so, confidently relying on my intimate knowledge of the requirements of the Riding to be able to do justice to all parti of the some. If elected, I will attend faithfully to my duties, and will spare no pains iv endeavouring . to secure your approval. Your obedient servant, EWEN W. ALISON. Devonport, 23rd October, 1878. XT A'U B I IN BAULK. . WA NTED, One Million Feet, assorted lengths and sizes, for shipment. Apply to THOMAS BROWN, Albert Hotel, Auckland. TVTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING JJi COMPANY (LIMITED). FINAL NOTICE. All Shareholders who have not Paid the Eighth Call of One Shilling per Share are hereby notified that, unless all current calls are paid, on or before THURSDAY. October3l.lß7B, their Shares will be advertised for sale as forfeited shares without further intimation. By order. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. , Auckland, October 23,1878. JJATS! HATS! HATS! NOW ON VIEW, about 200 do/en of Ladies and Children's Straw Hats, fashionable shapes, trimmed and untrimmed, from Is each. Also a Line of Black Drfss Silk at 23 lid and 3s lid—beat value in Auckland.—A. LOVETT, • General Draper, Wellesley-street. ■WLLEKSLIE SPORTS. On SATURDAY next, 26th in3tant, the Gbeat Foot Race for £50 a-side, and a Handicap Race, will come off at the above Gardens at i o'clock. Admission, Is. Railway Fares, 9d and Is 3d^ CHRISTMAS TREE AND FANCY FAIR. In aid of ALL SAINTS' ORGAN FUND,, TO-MORROW (Friday), and SATURDAY, 25th and 26th October. At 2 p.m. Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streets. Artillery Band in the Evening. Admission—One Shilling. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH. Anniversary Services. Sunday, 27th October. Sermons in the Morning, Rev. A. W. Webb • Evening, Rev. A. Carrick. Tuesday, 29th October. ANNUAL SOIREE, in the School-room. Tea at 6.30. PUBLIC MEETING, in the Church, at 7.30. when Addresses will be delivered, and Musical Selections rendered by the Choir, with Organ accompaniment. ONSONBY WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. A MfSIBAL AND LITBRABY ENTERTANMHNT. on behalf of the SCHOOL FUNDS, will be held in the Chapel on FRIDAY EVENING (To-mor row), at half-past seven o'clock; Thos. Buddle, Esq., in the chair. Tickets : Adults, Is.; Children, 6d. GLASGOW AND LONDON LOAN OFFICE, (Opposite the Market, Queen-street), - Will be OPENED on Saturday, 26th October. Money Lent, Bills discounted, and al! • business in connection with a Licensed Loan i Office carried on at lowest rates. 2lth October, 1878.



. _ Wl v >Meetings. arangabape highway DISTRICT. A Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District will b-a held in the Newton Hall on imday, the Ist day of November, at 7.30 p.m. Business : To elect a Trustee in place of Mr Cherry, resigned. JOSEPH WARREN, _ ■ Chairman. J_>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND*' I^^^ Jiven" that the HALF- YfCARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Pro prietors of this Bank will he hold in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 29th day of October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 30th instant, the Election of Directors, and for any other business that may be brought before the meet ing. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, September 18,1878. IT is hereby notified that the Honourable James Williamson and Captain James Stone have given the necessary notice that they are Candidates for the vacant seats at the Board ot Directors. 9th October, 1878. Jj-JANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Bank will be £ ?*ed from WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant, till TUESDAY, the 29th idem, both days inclusive. D. L MURDOCH, ■a , -,- „ . General Manager. Bank of N ew Zealand, Auckland, 9th October 1878. OVAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 2. A Royal Arch Purple Meeting will be held at <* the Lodge-room. Newton, on Friday, 25th, at 8.30. Visiting Brethren are -arnestly invited to attend. By ord--r of the W.M. OUNG Men's Christian Association,, corner of Wellesley and Alber'-etreet.— Usual Week Night Meeting This (Thursday) Bvpning, 7.30. All are invited. Strangers wel comed^ . TTTAIPARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY. In terms of the Articles of Association, the first Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders will bo held at the Company's Office. Helensville. oii W-:ONESDAY Evening, 6th proximo. Business: To receive Provisional Director's re, ort. elect permanent directors, &c. Shareholders will be supplied with passes by Steamer to and from this meeting on application at the Company's Office, Queen-street Wharf. ALBERT BURCHER, _, _, Manager, Office: Queen-street Wharf, October 24,1878. . THE FREEMASONS of Auckland are informed that Mr W. H. Reed, who died yesterday, and whOS3 Funeral takes place TO MORROW, wa_ an esteemed Officer of the Sir Walter Scott Lodge, Thames. Brethren, there fore, who can make it convent, are invited te attend the sad Funeral as a last solemn duty ot respect they owe to a departed friend and brother. Dated this 24th day of October, A.L., 5882. EDWARD K. TYLER, P.G. Sec. (S.C.I For Sale. FOX SALE, "ivory Nuts ; two tons for sa'e.—C. J. Hutchinson. !H^!!C_^_l OR SALE, or Lease, " Hunston Hall," a large and comfortable residence in One hunga, with 3_ acres of land.—Apply to Captain Symonds, or Mr. Aitken, Land Agent. £1 Q A —FARM of 10 acres ~of Rich~Level XO \7. Land, all fenced in, 3Paddocks, all in grass, 5-roomed Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty, &0., 28 miles South of Auckland.—S. Vaile- I Land Agent, Shortland-street. 1 £*»> 10s PER ACHE.—SO acres first-class c*w-w Land, 1_ miles from Opotiki township..— S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street. l*/jOK —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First 3«jLO*>. class Land, all fenced and in grass, half-*cre orchard, plenty of ornamental trees, House of 3 rooms, large dairy, stock-yard, &c. Terms easy.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. -goq i) —PRETTY and well-finished Cottage ew_y.-u. 0 £ § rooms and scullery, tank, &o, with freehold corner allotment, 25 minutes walk from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £~6)TPL(\ —WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four &*j\y. rooms and wash-house, &c., with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Moud t Eden.—S Voile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-street _Og /fc to £1000 LENT, on Building Society €^j> JL \y principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—O. Williamson, Estate agent, Vni can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. O/jKA —TO Market Gardeners-14 acres V di/'jctJrx/. at Onehunga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass.—S. Vaile, House and jf_* Land Agent, Shortland-street. 7^7 JQI C\ —THREE - ROOMED HOUSES for oOtw. Sale in Newton and in Ponsonby large allotment. — C. Williamson, Land and Estate Agent, 3, Vulcau,Lane. Tenders. r«ITY OF AUCKLAND. EXCAVATION"AND RETAINING WALL, VINCENT-STREET. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, 30th inst., for Works as above in terms of specifications, &c., a. the Surveyors Office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any Tender. Tenders to ba endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, October 24,1878. WRITTEN TENDERS will be re ceived at this Office until noon of SATURDAY, the 26th October, for Grading, Forming, and Metalling Portions of the Papa kura and Wairoa Road. Plans and specifications may be seen at this office. The lowest or any othel Tender not neces sarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. -l^O^RoljGH OF MEHUSGi Tenders are invited for Repairs to the One hunga Block-house, in accordance with specifl ct>tions, which may be seen at the Borough Offioe. Tenders, enclosing a deposit of 5 per cent, on amount, to be lodged by 7 p.m. of MONDAY, the 28th October current. 4$ . JOHN GEO. HUTCHINSON, >7 Town Clerk. October 15,1878. m O B U I L D E FF S. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, 30th October, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Carletoa Gore Road. Plans, Sec, at my office, Stichburj-'s Buildings. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up tp noon on, ; SATURDAY, the 26th instant, for the erection of a Buildinar in Mechanics' Bay. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON. Architects. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. 7. Tenders are required up to noon of TUESDAY, the sth of November, for the Erection of a Brick Store at the corner of Victoria and Hood-streets, Hamilton, for Mr N. R. Cox. Plans, &c, may be seen at my offioe, and duplicate drawings and specifications will be* deposited at the office of H. Allright, Engineer, Queen-street, Auckland, on and after the 20th instant.' THOMAS H. WHITE, Architect. Hamilton. October 11,1878. rpENDERS FOR^ROAD MAKING. Tenders will be received at the office of the undersigned on Saturday, the 25th October, at . noon, for Blasting Rock and Road-making on the property of J. P. DuMoulin, Esq.. New North Road. Mr DuMoulin will furnish all information at his residence. ■ _ IS. VAILE, Land and Estate A gent, Shortland-street., m 0~ B~U I L D E R S. ' Tenders will be received up to noon on '7 l Monday, th 28th instant, for the Erection of a ' Villa Residence in Symonds-street. - EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, ■. Architects.