in position are superbly-constructed articles of furniture, comprising a bed-room p"?te, manufactured by Messrs FJolloway, Gaiitck, and Cranwell. These are made out of mottled kauri timber, the choicest boards only being used. Iv another column this firm draw attention to this special exhibit. The wardrobe was highly eulogised by Alderman Me Arthur, as exhibiting not only first-class work, but the magnificent char acter of colonial timber. The chest of drawers are o£ great beauty, also the duchess table. The growing scarcity of mottled kauri gives additional value to such elaborate goods.

TELEGRAPHIC

(From Our Own (Jonespoudent.) GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT THE REVIEW. The Volunteer review yesterday was a great success. Six hundred Volunteers Were present, and nearly two thousand spectators. The officers of the Auckland Engineer Company were entertained at a dinner in the evening by the officers of the Thames Corps. An accident, which it is feared will result fatally, happened to a member ot the Naval Brigade at the review. He endeavoured to vault on to a gun carriage, but slipped and fell to the ground, and one of the wheels passed over his body. It injured him terribly, and he is not expected to recover. COROMANDEL, this day. THE BONANZA. The manager reports : Cut the reef on Saturday late. Reef is over two feet thick, fine solid stone showing every indi cation of good gold. I can fiad a prospect iv every dish. I suspect before long to get heavy gold. The drive is in over 45ft, and the reef is cut from the 40 feet level, HAMILTON, this day. SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Mr Brown, a settler, living on the Ngarua wahiaßoad, whilst discharging a load of hay yesterday at the Commercial Hotel, took the blinkers off his horse, in order to give him a feed. The wind rustling amongst the hay frightened the animal, which started off Mr Brown seized him by the forelock and main, 'but being unable to hold him, was dragged through the gateway on to the road, where he ■was violently thrown to the ground, sustaining a fracture of the left arm above the elbow. The /horse continued his career down the street, narrowly escaping running over a buggy, near 'the Union Bank. Here he got on to the foot path, and dashed under Mr Martin's verandah, strange to say, without touching either the verandah-posts or the building though tbe space ;is only about eight feet. Opposite Mr Viaiou's he was turned off the footpath, and swerving into the street brought the wheel of the dray into contact with a horse post, which had the treble effect of capsizing the dray, freeing the horse -instantly from all his harness, and bringing him up with a round turn, when he stood calmly looking at the wreck he had caused, The horse was entirely unhurt, aud the dtay hardly in jured. Mr Brown's arm was set by Dr. Carey.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PUR STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

OTAKI, Monday. THE CITY OF AUCKLAND.

During the heavy gale of Saturday night and yesterday, the City of Auckland parted hf r cables and drove higher on to the beach. The wind is more moderate to-day, but the sea is still heavy. Very little cargo except ing her own is now on board. The crew are shifting the wire to work on the port side.

This day. In consequence of the bad weather and heavy sea, and the ship having altered her position, the progress of discharging has been delayed somewhat. The weather is now better, and the steamer may be ex rpected in to-morrow, if the sea goes down. The cargo and luggage landed has sustained (HO injury from the bad weather. (PRESS AGENCY). CHRISTCHURCH, this day.fl -SALE OF RACEHORSES. ~"ZZ At the sale of Gilligan's racing studgyes •'terday, there was a large attendance. Dan Burk was bought by Mr R. Vallance for £500.; Laertes, bought by J. Walker, of Wanganui, for £465: Fiction, bought by Mr Butler, for £250; Mufti, bought by Mr Mason, for £450 ; Lady of the Lake, bought. 'by Mr Walker, for 95 guineas ; Songster, bought by Mr Brook, fer £265 ; Javelin was ■bought for £775. At the sale of prize stock .Prince William realised 240 guineas, Morlffc, 220 ; Awama, 200 ; White JBathertley, 115. HOKITIKA,:.this day. FLOODS IN THE RIVERS. There is a very heavy sea, and a flood in .he rivers. There has been terrible weather for several days, and the coaches and steamers are all delayed again. WELLINGTON, this day. CRUEL TREATMENT OF A LUNATIC. A singular case has just come to light. It has been found that a settler named Wood, in Wainuiouata Valley, seven miles tfrom the Hutt, has had his sister, a violent lunatic, under restraint in his own house for over twenty years. Mr Mansford, M. R., was authorised by the Government to ascertain the truth of the information. On visiting the place he found that where the lunatic was habitually kept was a little den about six feet square, one side being oc cupied with a closet, the other with the creature's bench. Mr Mansford said the case was a bad one. It is reported the woman has been subjected to iliusage, hut upon that point there has been uo examination yet. Wood is reported to be a very wor thy and industrious settler. THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. G. M. REED.- The statement that Mr G. M. Reed has been appointed 'Immigration Agent for two years is .confirmed. He expects to leave he colony next month. Arrived.: Hannah ; Broomhall, from Hokianga. yiTENDERS FOR TE AWAMUTU EXTENSION. The following are the tenders for the Ohaupo contract of the Kaipara-Punui rail way received at the Public Works Office, Wellington :— D. Fallon, Auckland, £25,972 {accepted). Declined : J. Sheehan, jun., Auckland, £26,574; Taylor and Danahar, Auckland, £29,777; William Rowe, Wanganui, £3043 ; Ross and Dun bar, Auckland. £32,900; R. McGonagle, New Plymouth, £37,065.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstown, Esq., R.M.)

Drunk.—James Green wag fined 5s for this offence.

. The Water Cress .Man.—Anthony Cowan, •who lia<* been convicted over forty times, was charged with, being a rooue and vagabond, etc. —The old man, trembling with years and infirmities from drink, was sentenced to sis ,manths' imprisonment with hard labour. >

Breach of Passengkr Act.—David. Ritchie wa3 charged, with travelling by thes.s. Rotorua, from Wellington to Auckland, on the 12 instant' without a ticket.—Defendant saW it was a mistake, ho "went on board to wish, a friend good-bye, and could not g&u off before starting —Captain Pringle, master of the ship, proved the offence. Defendant was under the in fluence of drink, and promised to Ret ashore at Napier; but did not do so. He thought he had gone ,&shore, but subsequently found that he was still on board.—Defendant said if he had 'time he would get the money from Wellington. ilt was-ouly £2 10s.—Fined £5; costs 9d, or one .months' imprisonment.

Failing- to Pay.—Several person's were .charged with neglectiDg to pay towards the support of their children in the Industrial Home.—The cases were adiourned.

©N-fiHOKB.-—Frederick Bay pleaded guilty to "feeing: absent without leave from tue strip •Gienloia, on the 10th. mat.—Four weekß' imprisonment with labour.jcostg 6* 6d. Thrashing Eetsy.—Henry Schumacher,, on remand, was charged with brutally assaulting Elizabeth, his wife, by pulling her out of bed by the hair .©f her head, and threatening to do for her with a knife.—M.'r Tyler appeared for com plainant.—The evidence of the woman and constable ihad been (taken on the previous hear ing.— GteorgeSifcow. Glo.fce Hotel. Wakefleld-street deposed that prisoner's cwife came into his hotel, and struck him who ran away appar ently frightened, the was a desperate woman. He knew Mr Schumacher, bu£ could not say how a& spent his money.—To Mr Tyler: He could not say that prisoner was a good customer of his. M#d & Qpwn prisoner gi£ years; believed he bad

never been in trouble before. He came into his hou»ejust for one half-pint, and his wife rushed in and gave him a ding on the ear, and said, " this is the way, you vagabond, you are about to begin the day." He trembled, and bolted at once.—A. cab-driver saw prisoner's wife pull his nose. Prisoner was very sober.—Win. Andrews could not say that he saw any offence committed v.r-3 Schumacher aeked him if he wa? not coining home. He walked awny. Did not see her pull his nose.—Prisoner addressed the «"ourt, and said his wife was jealous, and continually hammering him. He was afraid of i er. Orde> ed tj pay a flae of 40d. cost* £'J 8s 63, or be imprisoned for throo months, and to find sureties te keep the veacafor three months, himself in £20, and two others in £10 each.

Summons Oas^s— James Ford, flue* 5a chimney on fire, (Mr S. H-sketh lor defendant) • Wm. McNain, letting off fire-work ■<, 23 6d : K. Bennett, same, 5s (bad case); ."arnuel McPher aon. *traying cow, 2a 6d : Michael iiyan. 2s 6d. Not Guilty:—Wm H. Nicol, pleaded not guilty, to a charge of permitting his chimney, in Mount street, to be on lire, on the 3rd inst. Wm. Wishart carpenter, deposed to seeing the chimney on fire, he assisted to put it out. Serjeant Clarke, went to the house. Defendant expressed his regret at the circumsancc, and said lie intended to have swept. Defendant asked if a constable could enter a private house on a Sun day, in private clothes without knocking. Snb Inspector Pardy said certaintly, under such circumstances. Defendant said he was charged with " permitting" he did nothing of the sort, as he was not at homo at tho time. Fined 55., Costs 18s.

Indecent Language.—Neil McGeehan was charged with using indecent language in Mount street, on tho 31st October.—Mr Tyler appeare-' in defence.—James Conwny deposed that Mr McGeehan complained that witness's dog wa3 always getting into his premises ; witness denied it, when defendant threatened t3 take veneeance on the dog. Mis language was dreadful in the extreme (put in).—William Conway corroborated.—Charles Doble, a boy, deposed to hearing Mr McGeehan upo very bad words about his uacle's dogs. —Mr 'i yler, in addressing the Courn. said strong langungo was used, bat not of the vile nature described by the brothers and their nephew. — Neil McGeehan was examined, and denied tfie language as cribed to him; he rever descended to such vulgarities ; he -would call Mr Wright to shew lhat he was always gentlemanly in his conduct unto all men.— His Worship considered the charge proved, and imposed upon defendant a line of dOs : costs, £115a 6d.

Country Cousins.—John Lupton was charged with threatening to wring the neck of Lucy Durham, whereby she went in bodily fear. —Mr S. Hesketh appeared in defence.—Mrs Durham said shfl was desirous of withdrawing the charge against defendant.—Mr JHesketh applied for costs.—Mra Durham said she was not willing to pay cost*, and would go on with the case.—Mrs Durham ,nked for a remand for the appearance of her husband.—Adiourned until Friday.

.Lunacy.—A man was committed to the Lunatic Asylum on the medical testimony of Dr* Haines and Stockwell, he being of unsound mind.

This was all the Jbueiness,

Arrival of the City of Sydney

FASTEST PASSAGE ON RECORD,

When the cablegram announcing the de tention of the mail steamer City of Sydney at Sydney till Friday morning was pub lished here, the general opinion was that she would arrive some time this afternoon, but her appearance was not looked for before three o'clock at the very earliest. Considerable surprise was therefore maui fested shortly before ten o'clock this morn ing, when the mail steamer signals were run up at the Mount Victoria Signal Station. The vessel rounded the Heads shortly after eleven o'clock, and dropped anchor a short time after oil' the Queen-street Wharf, the low tide rendering it impossible lor her to come alongside the wharf. We are indebted to Mr D. E. Brewster, purser, forlafe files, passenger lists, and report of the passage, which occupied only 4 days and 55 minutes from pilot to pilot. This time is the fastest on record, and Captain Dearborn has just reason to be proud of the steaming powers of his magnificent vessel. The foliowicg is the report of the passage : —The P.M.S.S. City of Sydney, H. C. Dearborn, captain, left Sydney on November Sth, at 8.40 a.m., having been detained on account of the non-arrival of the San Francisco mail from Melbourne. Experienced fine weather, with fresh north-west winds, to North Cape; thence light variable airs. Arrived in Auckland on November 12th, at 11.17 a.m. Running time from pilot to pilot, 4 days 53 minutes.

The following is the list of passengers : — Cabin for Auckland : Miss L. Good, Miss S. Good, S. Good, A, Beaver, L. D. Nathan, S. Baird, Mr and Mrs Reshter, Mrs Nealds, G. P. Slade, H. P. Dudley, Mr and Mrs flawkeswood, Mr F. Searle, wife, and 2 children, George Peacock, Miss M. Grace, Mr and Mrs Foxton and child, A. S. Real ties, and 6 steerage. Cabin for Honolulu and San Francisco: T. C. Sutton, W. Walker, Mrs Wright, A. Bicket, Rev. Jas. Gardener, J. S. Southland, Miss Wilson, George Thenan, W. Matthews, and 17 steer age. The steamer was tendered by the ISorth Shore Ferry Company's p.s. Taka puna.

THE MELBOURNE CUP RACE.

Betting at the start was 4 to 1 against .Melita, (taken) ; 10 to 1 each against Calainia, Firebell, and Wellington, (taken); 12 to 1 against N ester, (taken); 15 to 1 against Waxy, (taken), 16 to 1 against Auckland, (taken) ; 25 to 1 each against Warlock, Swiveller, and Strathearn, (taken); 33 to 1 against Tom Kirk, (off); 35 to 50 to 1 against the others. Watson took charge of thirty competitors punctually to the appointed hour, four o'clock, and at the very first attempt succeeded in effecting a magnificent start. Before many yards had been travelled, -Waxy was observed to hold a clear lead; while to his right Burwood, Strathearn, Newminster, and K.C.B. held prominent positions in front of Melita, who was on the extreme outside of the course, abreast of Emily and Rapidity in the centre, and Tom Kirk hugging the inside rails. The tar and sand tracks in the training ground were crossed at tremendous force, and there Rapidity threaded his way to the front, holding a com mandingadvantage ashe approached the dis tance; his nearest associates being Tom Kirk, who was still keeping on the inner running, Auckland going on the next, with Chester showing conspicuously on his quarter slightly ahead of Wellington, Glengarry, Warlock, and Firebell, who headed the field in passing the stand enclosure. Rapidity did all he knew to forge a length in front of Tom Kirk; then came Glengarry, Ches ter, Waxy, Swiveller, Wellington, Firebell, Newminster, and Emily, all of a cluster; the remainder well up, with the ex ception of Columbus, who was steering a very wide course some lengths behind Device and Pride of the Vale. At the turn Rapidity had increased his lead to two lengths; Wellington, who here ran into third place, being a similar distance being Tom ivirk, with Chester lying in good position inside of the Derby winner; Fire bell next half a length before Glenorniiston, who headed a compact contingent, amongst which the colours of Calamia, Warlock, Newminster. fctrathearn, Swiveller, and Melita were prominent. As the imposing cavalcade stretched along the river side, Chester, who was selfishly hugging the inside running, suddenly, became hemmed, and was forced against a post, which snapped with the force of the blow, Morrison becoming instantly unseated, and unfortun ately breaking his left leg. The contretemps caused Glengarry to swerve inside the post, thereby destroying the grey's chance when he seemed to be going remark ably well. Rapidity continued at the head of affairs as they approached the bridge, there being but little difference in the fore most positions, except that Waxy changed places with' Tom Kirk and Calamia, crossing on the latter barely clear of Wellington. The latter was two lengths in. advance of Stratheam and Warlock. An unmistake able tail presented itself as the field stretched along the back of the course, Rapidity still persevering with his cutting-down Laertes. At the abattoirs, Calaraia deprived Waxy, who had dropped back to fourth, place, of second honours. Wellington following on fifth ahead of Stratheain, Glenormiston, Swiveller, and Malaroni, who had crept up almost iniper ceptiblyoatheinsids, withMelita apparently ia trouble in the centre of the next batch, consisting of Dairy-well, Burwood, Auck land, and several other beaten horses. Rapidity eventually succumbed at the scraping sheds, and here Calamia stretched well ahead for Tom Kirk, Waxy, Welling

ton, and Strathearn. From this instant the issue was never in doubt, for Calamia came creeping straight, full of running, whilst all his opponents were at the whip iv hopeless pursuit. . Nearing the distance post, Brown had a good hold at his horse, who was going well within himself, and although the qualified representatives, Loan and Kirk, and Waxy, tried their utmost to overhaul " Bal" Black aud Blake, it was of no avail as Calamia came away without an effort' aud finally passed the post hard, held a, length in advance of Tom Kiric. On his Quarters was Waxy half a length before Swiveller, who came with a tremendous ran from the distance post; Wellington fifth, Strathearn 4th, Glenormiston 7th, E.C.B. Sth, Lockleys 9th, Riverton 10th, and Device absolutely lost some lengths in rear of Pride of the Vale and Franciscan. Time, 3 mm. 353-4 sec.

THE DERBY.

Betting : 4 to 1 o:a His Lordship, 10 to 1 each against Warlock, Wellington, and Riverton, 20 to 1 against Zambesi. Owing to the eagerness to get away on the part o*f Riverton a slight delay occurred at the post, but Mr Watson eventually despatched the select field to an even start; Viceroy being the first to show in advance, then came Riverton, Wellington, His Lordship, War lock, and Zambesi, who followed on in close o*rder, as written. At the turn past the new stand Viceroy tell back into fourth place, and when the bend had been fairly negotiated Riverton was perceived In com mand three lengths7 lead from Wellington. The other positions remained unchanged. Riverton continued to force the pace along the river side, where there was a race between the Bacchus Marsh colt and Wel lington, who was a similar distance from the favourite, Warlock fourth, Zambesi fifth, and Viceroy whipping in, appar ently labouring thus early. Nearing the bridge, Wellington ran up to Riverton, the pair being abreast a few strides farther on; the favourite still laying third two lengths off, with Zambesi, who had made a run on the outside, hang ing on his quarters; Viceroy and Warlock close up. The pace improved considerably 1 at the back of the course, where Riverton j took up third place, two lengths behind I His Lordship, who was a clear length in the rear of Wellington; Warlock being fourth in command, while Zambesi and Viceroy were evidently in distress. Tims they raced past the abattoirs and up to the j sheds, at which point the favourite ran i alongside Wellington, well clear of the ' remaining quaitette, who observed the j same order as indicated previously. Round- j ing the home turn His Lordship came ahead i slightly in front of Wellington, Warlock . next; the race now being reduced to a match be< ween, the three. Morrison had such a firm hold of the Terrara representative that the crowd already 'proclaimed his victory, but as they neared the distance post, he suddenly hung j lire, and failing to respond to Morrison's re- j pented calls, he gradually dropped back, al- I lowing Warlock to pass him m pursuit of Wellington who, however, raced on gamely, j and ultimately passed the post two good ! lengths ahead of the chestnut, who was a ! similar distance before His Lordship; Zam- i besi, four lengths off, 4th, Riverton sth, and Viceroy last. Time : 2mins 47secs. !

ADDITIONAL NEWS BY THE MAIL VIA SUEZ.

LONDON, Sept. 27.

Tha Iron and Steel Institute held its meeting in Paris. It was presided over by Doctor Siemens. Five hundred gentlemen were present.

It is believed that the French and English Governments have settled their difficulties regarding the new political arrangemeets in Egypt. A protectorate of the country is still taked of.

The German Parliament has accepted | Bismarck's Anti-Socialistjjßill, in principle, ! and referred its details to a committee of 21, who are seriously modifying its pro visions, and will limit its duration. The main contest will be on the right of appeal i from the police to an independent tribunal, j The German Admiralty has ordered the I cessation of efforts to raise the Grosser Kurfurst during the winter, but the British authorities urge the speedy removal of the wreck, owing to its danger to the naviga- j tion of the Channel. i

The intention of the Vatican to send an apostolic delegate to London is abandoned. Negotiations between Vatican and Germany are suspended. Some of the expelled Prussian Bishops are summoned to Rome.

The Pope is seeking to renew friendly re lations with the Turkish Government.

The diminution of Peter's pence causes much anxiety. The eruption of Vesuvius and Erape is reported.

The new Egyptian administration has concluded a loan of £250,000 with the Im perial Ottoman Bunk. In consequence of the threatened demon stration, by strike, of the agitators at Wash ington, two companies of troops were ordered from Baltimore.

A Constantinople telegram states that an envoy from Afghanistan has arrived there, and is striving to induce the Porte to* con clude an alliance with Russia. It is stated that the Porte is endeavouring to effect con sideration for the Asiatic Moslem under Shere Ali, and that an envoy has gone from the Sultan to Cabul on this errand.

According to the Vienna "New Free Press" the Sultan is indisposed to adopt Layard's proposed reforms in Asia Minor. The plan,' includes the control of the law courts by British officials, and the cession of Irejul londe, under conditions similar to those of Cyprus. Kurdistan has been pacified with out bloodshed. Russian cavalry move about unmolested between Batoum aud Ardadan. The transfer of Erzerom from the Russians to the Turks has been peacefully effected. A large number of Lazis, who congregated at Trebizonde, on theevacuatiou of Batoum, are returning thither again.

Tbe British fleet proceeds to Artaki, Sea of Marmora, tomorrow, and will remain there till the Russians quit Adrianople. The Porte, yielding to strong pressure', is gradually giving effect to the provisions of the Berlin.Treaty, in respect to the territory ceded to Montenegro. The occupation and pacification of Bosnia has pioceeded rapidly during the past ten days. The insurrection is collapsing. Town after town capitulates, and hundreds of insurgents are crossing the frontier into Servia or Montenegro, or are being disarmed and interned.

The Hungarians have announced a great meeting next Sunday, to protest against the policy of the Government in occupying Bosnia.

It is reported that the Government intend issuing a gold currency in India. A treaty of alliance is being negotiated between Servia and Greece, iv consequence of the serious complications in the East.

THE AFGHAN CRISIS.

LATEST NEWS FROM INDIA BY

MAIL,

We have Indian papers to the 7th Oct. The " Bombay Gazette" of that date pub lishes the following telegrams to the military movements towards Afghanistan •— PESHAWUR, Oct. 5. "Warlike stores of every description are being collected at Kohat. The Afridi soldiers of the 20th Native Infantry report that Cabul troops threaten to burn the huts and homesteads of the Pass Afridis, because the latter have de clared for the English, The Khyberees offered some days ago to sweep the Kabu lees out of the Pass. There is considerable mutual hostility between the tribes and Cabul people.

Three light field batteries are being got ready at the Allababad Arsenal. In the city rumours say that the Ameer is collecting troops, and he has no intention of remaining quiet.

It is reported that troops have been ad vanced from Peshawur to Jumrood with a

view to attacking Ali Musjid, where the Ameer s forces are being concentrated. - - Depots of all stores are being formed at Kohat and Koorum Valley by the Commis sariat. . A squadron of the 11th Eengal Cavalry has been ordered to Veshawur ; service un known. Immense enthusiasm. The Ameer is reported to have largely re inforced Kandahar, Jellalabad, aud Ali Musjid. Besides a detachment of the 9th Foot there are a troop of the I4th Cavalry the wmgs of the 7th, 9th, and 22ud Infautry, ■ and a battery of Horse Artillery at Heras mg, Ivebourj, Jumrood. Tlie battery marches from Cherat. THE FRONTIER EXPEDITION. The Jamrud fort is occupied by 300 men • tlie remainder of the force is at Hurri Sines Bun, hve miles distant. The General and staff leave to-morrow. The Khyberees have declared for us, and will assist us iv our operations. The Ameer's force at Ali Musjid is reported to be a thousand strong, with twelve guns. Momunds are marching to joiu the Ameer's troops. [FROM THE EUROPEAN MAIL, SEPT. 27.] H.M. ships Nymphe, Sappho, and sapphire are ordered Home. A team of English footballers visits the colonies next Spring. Passengers per Clau Ferguson which sailed on Sep.. 29th :—L. Obrien, James Ansenne, A Whitehorn. Jno Ansenne, Roger Bailey, Lewis Anderson, T b' Brooke. J. Peufold, and Wm. Colburn. Mr Thomas Russell has purchased for New Zealand the entire horse Star and Garter, and nineteen other splendid animals. The ship Chile, from Auckland, arrived on Sept. 20th ; the ship Godleys sailed tor Aucklaud on Sept. Ist.

SALE OF HARBOUR BOARD ALLOT MENTS.

Mi?. R. C. Greenwood sold the whole of the allotments, numbering from 38 to 51 inclusive, having an extensive frontage to Queen and Little Queen-streets. The sale was largely attended and passed off satis factorily, realising above the upshot prices. They were sold at per foot per annum as follows -.—Lot 38, £6 55., purchasers Messrs. Howard and Morrin j 39, £5 12s. 6d., Mr Osborne; 40, £4 155., Mr. J. Reid: 41, £4, Mr. Ehrenfried; 42, £3 12s. 6d.. Mr Eaton; 43, £3 55., Mr. J. Lamb; 44 £3 55., Mr. Faughy; 45, £3 55., Mr. C. Major; 46, £3, Mr. Z. Vare; 47, £2 10s., J. Batger ; 48 and 49, £2 17s. 6d. each, Mr, F. E. Compton; 50, £3 2s. 6d., Mr. D. Nathan ; 51, £7 5,*., Mr. J. Burfct. Total, £1,817 ss. '

THEATRE ROYAL.

"BACK FROM THE GRAVE."

THERE was another good house at the Theatre Royal last evening to witness the second production of Mr G. Dan-ell's new sensational drama, "Back From the Grave." The cast of characters was the same as on Saturday evening. Mrs Darrell sustained the role of the .banker's wife with great power, and the impersonation was most successful. Mrs Darrell is an actress of great talent, and her capabilities are well suited to the task allotted to her. Mr G. Darrell was also highly successful as St. A übrey, and with his talented wife and Mrs Walter Hill he was frequently called before the curtain to receive the enthusiastic applause of the delighted audience. Mrs Hill made the most of her character'; and Messrs Steele, Musgrave, O'Brien, and Misses Raymond and May, were all ex tremely good. THIS EVENING, " Back from the Grave" will be repeated, when no doubt there will be another good attendance. We observe that preparations are being made for the production of " East Lynne." To-night " Back from the Grave " will be produced for the last time but one, and to-morrow will be positively the last night, a change of programme being announced for Thursday.

TROTTING MATCH AT CAMBRIDGE.

The gathering of the Cambridge Cavalry for their bi-yearly parade of six days has caused, considerable emulation among owners of horsea. The members of the Waikato Cavalry Bre celebrated for their good mounts; and Mr W. K. Carter also prides himself on his cattle, especially on the trotting capabilities of Miss Whiffier; while Mr J. Allwill, having a notion that his celebrated "Blackthorn" was fleeter, a match eventuated, in the presence of Mr T. Runciman and other members of the troop. The owners rode their respective steeds. The Royal Mail coach proprietor shewed off to great advantage on Miss Whiffler ; betting favoured Mr Carter. A good start was effected, Miss Whiffier using her legs in brilliant style, and (together with her rid«r) earning wall-deserved plaudits as she gradually got aw«y from Black thorn, winning by a chain. The stakes were £o a side. Other matches are being arrange d.

EVEN IMG STAR, TPPSIMr. NOVEMBER 18



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Thomas Sibf-by, of To Awamutu, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given thaD Mr. Thomas Macffarlane, of Auckland, Certificated Accoun tant in Bankruptcy, hau been duly appointed Trustee of the Estate and Effects of the above named Bankrupt; and the said Thomas Mac ffarJarie has duly notified, in writing, to me his acceptance of such office of Trustee. Dated thia 11th day of November. 1878. T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of the Court. William Macgregor Hay, Hamilton and Te Awamutu, Solicitor for the abovenamed Debtor. f CXTE'LL ip O rpHERE. "Yes ' •*" -"• WB iSL^ H """LORN E -ST."ITALr""" VTOrMORROW"" NIGHT ! I! WONDERFUL Fresh Bargains. Pa7 ticulars soon.—W. H. Dampier. ANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampier's Large Comical Advertisement of Won derful Bargains will be found in the 3rd column on ilk page. WANTED, a good Shoeing Smith for the Waikato.—Apply Epsom Forge. YIT ANTED to Purchase that Mischievous V? Doll of Ponsonby.—A.S.S., P. 0., Auck land. WANTED, a Nursegirl. — Waverley Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED, three good Bushmen.— Apply at the Old House at Home, Hobson-street, at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. WANTED, a good Machinist and and Learners. —Apply W. Parker's Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. WANTED, two Machinists to the boot trade; constant employment, and good was es.—Brookes' Blue Boot. Queen-street. i¥WANTED, a Night Porter.—Apply _VV Albert Hotel. W" ANTED KNOWN, just arrived, a beautiful lot o£ Tweeds, from which we make Trousers for 215.—1. Phillips, Tailor, Queen street. _ WANTED, a General Servant j one that can milk; references required.— Mra Bt etc. Mount Albert. WANTED, unencumbered Farm Couple (Waikato). Wages, £70.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. , ITTERY Cheap Brushware, Cigars, New V Raisins,. Rice, &c. at the Hobson-street Royal Tea Mart, whose Teas at 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. are so celebrated. Reduction on 3 and 61b. parcels.—R. French, Family Grocer. WANTED, strong Boy as Apprentice to the Baking and Confectionery Busi ness ; also, an Improver.—Apply J. Leslie, Union Bakery, Parnell. W ANTED, Male and Female Servants. Hannaford'3 Registry, Queen-street. W' AN TED, a strong Lad for the Foundry.—C. Hawkeswood, Sfcafford- Bhire Iron Works, Hobson-street.



WANTED, immediately, a smart Girl as Housemaid.—Apply Mrs. Courtayne. Princes-street. ANTED, a Furnished Bedroom, with fireplace.—Address. X.L., this office.._Z! ANTED, a smart Youth who- can mark billiards and is willing to make himself generally usafql.—United Service Hotel. |~\ RESSMAKKRS.—Wanted, at once, 6 sJ Assistant Dressmakers.—Apply to Mime and Choyce, Queen-stre-t. ANTED, 100 Navvies for the Waikato Railway.—Apply on the works, Ohaupo; or to the Manager of the Wellington and Nelson streets works. Highest waged given. —D. Fallon. WANTED, a Billiard Marker.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club. WANTED, a smart Youth.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club, Shortland street. ANTED to SellT 50 Dozen Josephine Kid Gloves, £s 6d per pair. Large Stock Two-button Gloves, 2s, 2s 6i, 3d. Also a Lot of New Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Jttibbons; latest fashion. The Largest Lock of Gloves in Auckland,—W. EYRE, imniskillen House, Victoria-street. girl for the Tailoring; V must be bandy with the needle.—W. B. Meklrum, Tailor, Shortland-street. S33iC!jil ANTED, a good General Servant.— _ Mis Batger, Graf ton Road. WANTED, a Man who understands fishing and oy-tering; also, an elderly Servant Woman.—M. aheehau, Chancery-street. WANTED, for taiuauga, a steady Mail for dray work.—Apply to Tait Bros., Masons, Lome-street. ANTED, r,he Public to know that they can get Tea arsd Refreshments at the shortest notice, at Mrs Longbottom'd, near flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. . WANTED, a steady young Man as Boots and Sellerman.—Albert Hotel, Queen-street. TTT ANTED, AT ONC E -30 FIRST-CLASS BUSHMEN. None other need apply. GUTHRIB & LARNACH CO., Queen-street. W" ANTED to bell, a first-class new Waggonette; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, lischt add heavy Spring Carts ; also a new Harvest Waggon. —A. Mackifi, KoyaL Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham street, Auckland. WANTED, a good general hand; con stant employment; piece or week..— Jame3 T. Camp, Tailor, Cambridge. WANTED, a Barmaid. — Jfcxchauee Hotel. _ WANTED, a General Servant. —Apply __ at once Black Bull Hotel, Albert street. WANTED, the Housekeepers of New ton not to believe reports, but come and see for themselves the quality and price of the undermentioned flrst-clas9 articles, and others in proportiou:—./anus, Currants, Raisins, Sal mon, Sauce, Pickles. Canterbury Bacon and Cheese, E'resh Butter, Soap, and Pure Black Tea, free from any adulteration or mixture, at 2s. 2s 6cl, and 33. Not to be b.3iit even by Rew's. Fannies waited upon for orders, and Goods delivered in any part of tb.-^ district. — W. McEl'vain, Tucker's old shop, opposite the Hall. WANTED, a respectable Lad about 17 years of age to drive a Baker'•> Cart; must be accustomed to horses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, North Shore. X~NTED KNOWN, that Henry P. Hayward, Upholsterer, Mattrass Maker, and Funeral Undertaker, is still to be found at the foot of Grey-street, opposite the Butcher. WANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A splendid lot of Ladies' and Children's Knglish Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey'a and City Hall. V^T A N T E D ' Ji IN U W N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONK? ADVANCED In SUM of £2 to MO on personal security, re-payable by weekly nstaiments, at U. H. NKUMiCGKN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. X^AITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. TO THE ELECTORS OF TAKAPUNA RIDING. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l have the honour to announce that lam a Candidate to represent you in the above Council at the election to-morrow, and respectfully solicit your support; and in the event of being electee), promise faithfully to study the interests o£ the Riding. MICHAEL SHEA. Lake Takapuna, Oct. 22.1878. rfflO THE ELECTORS OP TAKAPUNA JL RIDING. Ladies and Gentlemen,—To-morrow being the day of election, I beg to solicit the favour of your vote and interest. I remain, Your obedient servant, EDWIN W. ALISON. Devonport, November 12,1878. WE are shewing a good variety in Seasonable Dress Materials, Youths' and Men's Straw Hats, Cheap Trimmings, Rib-. bons, &c.; also a variety of useful Goods, all at low prices. Saturdays excepted, we close at 8 o'clock.—R. French's Cheap Drapery, Hobson street. WANTED, a Practical Shoemaker; also an Improver.—Apply H. Brennan, opposite the Market. WANTED KNOWN, tnacD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sasbes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prico, at hie Yards, Custom-house-street. ANTED KNOWN—My Shop will be closed entirely to-morrow (Wednesday.) —W. H, Oampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. N AFTERNOON ENTERTAIN MENT, CONSISTING} OF A DRAMA, entitled . . THE "GEKALDINE S," With Musical Selections, Vocal and In" strumental, will be given by the Pupils of ST. MARY'S CONVENT SCHOOL. PONSONBY. THURSDAY, NOV. 14, at 3 P.M. The proceeds to be devoted to liquidating the debt on the late Improvements in the School Buildings. Tickets, 2s 6d. l^f O~ T I C. X The Partnership existing between Alexander Gray Grant and James Morton, under the name or style o£ " Grant and Morton," Auc tioneers, Queen-street, Auckland, was dissolved and put an end to on the 18th day of June, 1878 by reason of the death on that date of Mr. James Morton. ALEXANDER G. GRANT. Witness; Wwr. Thorne, Solicitor, Auckland. WITH reference to the above, ALEXAN DER Gray Grant will continue to carry on the business of Auctioneer, Salesman, and Commission Agent, recently carried on by taant and Morton. . O THE BURGESSES OF ONEEUNGA. Ladies and Gentlemen,—At the request of a large number of friends, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate tor the' Office of Mayor, trusting to my past services in the Council, as a pasport to the higher honour. Your faithful Servant, _____ G. CODLIN. LOST, last Wednesday, in Nelson-streefc, a Grey Parrot, with red breast andwMte top-nut.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving same at this office. LOST, between Mr Mahony's Office and Mr Butt's, Carver. Ponspnby, a Specifi cation of a Building at New Plymouth. A re ward will be given by leaving the same at Mi* Henderson's, Vainter, Wyndham-street. LOST, on Saturday, Gold Locket with likeness inside.—The finder rewarded by leaving same at this office. LOST, on the Ist November (All Saint's Day), probably between the Wharf and Nelson-street, a handsome Gold Cross, with inscription; a present to the owner. — The finder will be well rewarded on returning the s&me to f'i i ofSce. tjTcTu~e~s~t tTbe Ac t. C. W. S. PURDIE, Gardenkb, Grafton Road, Is prepared to Supply and Plant, viz., English. Ash, Oaks, Elms, Sycamores (sugar producing), Acacia Decurrens, or Black Wattle, Pinus In signia, and other varieties, at M per acre, ten acres or more, 900 plants to an acre. Plants guaranteed.



County Election. " /"IOUNTIES ACT, 2576," AND THE io!k'AC RS LATION °F LOCAL ELECT EDKN COUNTY, GRAFTON RIDING. I hereby notify that William John Suiter and James Wai-lis St^om'rfcfll^7 Nominated as" Candidates for find tfc? f £ ou,ncillor for the Grafton Riding, o?ono nf fh c *J ~iU b9 taken for 'he Election afternoon. forenoon and six o'clock in the THOMAS J. WATERS, Auckland, November 5 187l etUrninS olflCOr' For Sale. FOR SALE, in Cook-street, a 4-roomed • ~ Verandah Cottage ; good wall and tank • freehold corner allotment Price, £100 — Airalv at Robert Bums Hotel, Union-street. P V BIOR SALE, the Good-will of a Box Mangle.—Apply near Mr. Stephenson's Grocer, Newton Road. Ij^OK SALE, a 4-roomed Cottage ; good aJ garden in front.—Apply Scotia Hotel. nnHE undersigned have F r)R SALE— JL Grade Shorthorn Bulls, fit for service descended from dams got by theimpot ted Bulls' Young Knight, Karl of f)pvby (28,502), 25th Baron Wetherby (27,981), and 9tb Colonel Tregunter, the young bulls all fe ot by Duke of Cambridge, winner of Ist prize in his class at the late Metropolitan Show in Sydney. Pi ice—2o guineas and 25 guineas each. Also, Pure-bred Hereford Bulls, descended in an unbroken line for nearly 20 year 3, from imported Cows ; got by the impprted Bulls Captain Commodore, Duke of Kdinburgh. Lord Pan mure, Earl of Kent, Robin Hood, &c. Price—2o guineas and 25 guineas each. MACLEAN & CO. f[l O R SALE OR LEASE, „.- .A First-rate Baking, Confectionery, and Biscuit Manufacturing Business, established 15 years, well-situated in a populons district;, doing a large family trade. The premises are Freehold consisting of a Large Shop, with commodious Dwelnng-bouse, Bakehouse, Store, Stables: Cart sheds attached . The Working Plant, Machinery and Fittings are of the best description. Satis factory reasons are given for selling. For full particulars apply to J # M. & J. MOWBRAY, Queen-Btreet. Tj^Oß SALE, a Cash Business. No -fl opposition.—J. Robley, 25, Grpy-street. £1 '^O -f-A-KMo* 10 acres of Rich Level c*^ XtJ V. Land, all fenced in, 3 Paddocks, all n grass, 5-roorned Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty, &c-. 28 miles South of Auckland.-S. Vaile Land Agent, Shortland-street. &9>K(\ -WKLL-BUILT HOUSK of four p'TrLSi rooma an<i wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at MouDt Kden S- Vaile. House and Land Agent. Shortland-street 4J*4^PJ —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First dW JLO *J . class Land, all fenced and in grass, half-acre orchard, plenty of ornamental trees. House of 3 rooms, large dairy, stock-yard, &c. Terms easy.—S. Vaile, House. Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-Btreet. 4-* d-foi\ —HOUSK of 5 rooms, large cellar, ovivu. stable, cowshed, hay-loft, vinery and orchard, 2 acres rich volcanic land, all in first-rate order.—S. Vaile, House , and Land agent, Shortland-street. JT* "I A to £1000 LENT, on Building Society <b£,«? X. \7 principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. £?A X A —TO Market Gardenprs-H acres (WJiuVt at OnehuDga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-Rtreet. £29() ~PttWTTY and weU-flnished Cottage <*■"->*■ v. qf 5 rooms and scullery, lank, &c, with rreehoid.corner allotment. 25 minutes walk from Post-office.—S. Vailw, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. TJIOR SALE, Valuable Property at Pon «L sonby, consisting of newly-built'aix-i oomed House, large Tank and Well, &c, with one acre allotment having frontage to two good streets. Price, £500. Terms, £200 cash, balance on mortgage; or house with half the allotment. £-100. Remainder of allotment, £120.—Apply to C. J. Hntahinson. 7 Qunen-st.rpet. To Let. nnO LET, a comfortable Cottage, corner •I of Hobson and Victoria-streets, at present occupied by Mr T. Dalton. mo LET, a 5-roomed House in Wakefield- I. street, two good Tanks.—Apply to W. Cul pan, Wakefleld-street. rYIO L%T, a five and a six-roomed House, JL most conveniently situated; good view ; water and gas laid on. Also a 2-roomed House. —H. Partington, Honse and Land Agent, Stitch bury's Buildings, Queen-street. T~O LET, a Four-roomed Cottage in Newton.—Scotia Hotel, Hob3on-street. TO LET, a House and Shop in Wyndham street, near the Catholic Chapel; rent, 12s 6d per week.—Mr. Buchanan, Wharf. TO Let, in Parnell, a neat aud comfort able Cottage overlooking the Domain and Harbour; rent, 12s. —Apply to Adam Laybourne, Fort-Street. TO LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the New North Road, with half-acre of grass land: rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. nnO LET, a large Shop, with Dwelling- JL house, corner of Wellesley aud Lorne streets.—Apply on the premises to W. Crowther. O LET, Dairy ?Farm at Surrey Hills Estate, Neve ton, good Dwelling-house, large cow-sheds, with every convenience, and 85 acres of land; nosition unaqualed.—Apply to Robert Rose, Hobaon's Buildings, Shortland street. O LE l\ at the Market House, for one, two, or three years—YARDS suitable for Joiner's Workshops, Stone Cutter 3, Coal or Firewood Dealers, &c , with or without use of Weighbridge. TO LET, at the Market House, for one. two, or three years—Large and Commodious Yards, with Stables, suitable for Livery purposes, 'Bus Proprietors, Carters, &c. TO LKT, at the Market House, for one, two, or three years—All or part of one wing of the Market House, suitable for Produce Dealers, Corn Merchants, Furniture Bazaar, Auction Mart, Workshops, Public Baths, &c. TO LET, at the Market House, for one, two, or three years, Stalls in the best position, suitable for Butchers, • Basket-makers, Wood Turners, Fruiterers, Grocers, Prov.sion Dealers &c, &c. RE N TS small, and no taxes. R. C. GREENWOOD, ■ Market Inspector. IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS DAY LESLIE, DECEASED. All Claims against the above estate must be rendered to the undersigned, on or before MONDAY next, the 18th day of November, 1878. W. H. KISSLING. Shortland-street, Auckland, 11th November, 1878. CITY OF AUC XL AN D. CITY RATES. Notice is hereby given that Legal Proceedings will be taken after the Ist proximo, for all Rates in arrear. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, November 11,1878. CITY OF AUCKLAND. FIXING LEVELS. It is hereby notified that it is the intention of the City Council of Auckland to Fix the Levels of the following streets :— Upper Queen-street . Karangahape Road, between Pitt and Symonds-3treets. LIVEBPOOL-STREEL' Ladhie-street Tc/rner street1, and City Road. Plans may be seen at the City Surveyor's Office, Queen-street, Auckland; and all persons interested therein, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard by the Council at a MEETING to be held on WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of December, 1878. All objections must be in writing, addressed to the Council, and sent to them not less than ten days before the day appointed to hear objections. ... - P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. City Council Offices, '; : Auckland, November 11,1878. ■•;.-. DIXON'S Famous Wellington Soda Water.—Up-atairs Bar, Thistle Hotel. RAZING for Horses, Otara Grove Farm East, Tamaki (late Loverock's) | Eighteenpence a week.—J. Murray.



, . _^ Tenders. "W"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STOKES. Commissioner nf Railways' Office, (North lelond.) Wellington, sth November, 1878. Written Tenders -will be received at this office until Noon on MON DAY, the 25th November, 1878, for the Supply and Delivery of Stores to the Railways at Auckltnd and Wellington, from the Ist January to the 3lßtDecember 1879. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Worts, and marked outside "Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Stores.". Specifi cations and forms of tender can be seen at the offices of Railway Managers at Auckland, Wel lington, Christchurcb, and Di'nedin. Each tender must be made on the pri ted form, and must be accompanied by a price list and a cheque marked by a banker as good for twenty one days, which must be made payable to the Receiver-General'- Deposit Account, Welling ton, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN LAWSON, Commissioner of Railways. North Inland. "TCTEW Z LEA AND RAILWAYS. COAL OR COKB. Commissioner of Railways' Office, Wellington, sth November, 1878. . Written Tenders will be received at this office until Noon on MONDAY, the 25th November, 1878, for the supply of Coal or Coke to the Railways at Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Foxton, Wanganui, and New Plymouth, from Ist January to 31st December, 1879. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Coal." specification and forms of tender can be seen at the offices of Railway Managers. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same date, provided that written tender's in due form are lodged at a Railway Manager's- Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a. cheque specially marked by a banker as good, for twenty-one days, and to be made payable in Wellington in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN LAWSON. Commissioner of Railways, North Island. Department of Justice, ;• ~" —"^ Wellington, 9th November, 1878. HpENDERS are invited for the feupply of _l RATIONS, .IRONMONGERY, CLOTH ING, and other Necessaries to the Prison at Auckland from the Ist day of January to the 31st day of December, 1879. Tenders, to be ad dressed to the "Visiting Justices, will be received up to Noon on the Ist day of December next, at the Prison, where General Conditions and Specifications may bs seen. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. (By order.) R. G. FOUNTAIN. ~ __ Under-Secretary. nnRINGHAM""GOLD MINING COM JL PANY (Limited). A CALL (the second) of Threepence per Share, has been made on the capital of the above Com pany, payable io the Manager, at the office of the Company, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY (To-morrow), the 13th day of November, 1878. By order of the Directors. JAMES BROWN, Manager. November 12.1878. THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED to hear a Case in Magistrate's Court on Thursday next, brought by Mr Offer against me. , EDWARD L. GREEN. CITY COUNCIL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED on WEDNESDAY, 13th instant (Bank Holiday). P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ' Town Clerk's Office, November 11,1878. TTf AITE MA T A E L eITtTONV Mr. ROBERT McKAY will address the Electors in the Devonport Hall, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock. mOBUI L D E R S Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 16th instant, fcr the Erection of a Villa Residence in Princes-street. ■ EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, 1 * Architecta. rji ob v i l d c .r~s. The Tenders for Additions at Newmarket are to be delivered on SATURDAY, the 16th inst. at 12 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ..; ri Tenders will be received up to 7 p.m., of WKDNKSDAY, 13th instant, at the residence of Mr. Radcliffe, Chairman, for Work in 'Russell, Stanley, King and Codrington-streets. ■- Plans and specifications may be seen at my office, 71. Queen-street. JOHN BOYLAN, Engineer to Board. O CARPENTERS. Tender 3 will be received until noon of THURS DAY, the 14th in6tapt, for the Erection of a Bathing-house at the North Shore. '-, Plans. &c, at my office, Stichbury's Buildings. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received "until noon on MON DAY, 18th instant, for a Villa at Devonport, North Shore. Plans, &c, to be seen at my office. W. F, HAMMOND, A.R.1.8.A.. Architect. 12 & 43, Insurance Buildings. -'- Meetings. WAIUKU AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. The next Annual Show.in connection with the above Society will take place about the middle of February. 1879. ALFRED M. BARRIBALL, Secretary. Waiuku, 11th November, 1878. TKT EWT O N VOLUNTEER FIRE _Ll BRIGADE. Officers and Members of the above! are re quested to- meet, at the Engine Station, Kara ngahape Road, TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 13ch. instant, at 7 p.m. sharp, for the purpose of attending the Auckland Fire Brigade Entertain ment at Lome-street Hall. By order. JC. W. MORRISON, Hon. Treasurer.^ _i/< —__ On WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, at 6.30, a Public Tea will be provided in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, IS ewmarket. Addresses will be given by Ministers and friends; and Sinking by the Choir. Several Useful and Ornamental Arttcles on a Christmas Tree, will be disposed of, for the benefit of the Chapel Fund. ■OKICKLAYEKS 1 SOCIETY. JD> The usual Quarterly Meeting <■£ the Society ■will be held, in the rooms of the Working Men's Club, on TUESDAY, the 12th instant, at half past -7 p.m. ifcXlE WTON CONGREGATIONAL .13! SUNDAY SCHOOL, The ANNUAL TEA. MEETING- will take place on TUESDAY, 12th instant. A NNIVERSARY SERVICES. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, Alexandra-street. The Annual TEA MEETING- will be held on WEDNESDAY, 30th November. Tea on the Tables at 6.30. After 'lea, a PUBLIC MEET ING, to ba addressed, by various Ministers and Friends. Q.RAETON RIDING. ■ Ratepayers of the above Riding are respect fully _ invited^ attend a MEETING, at the Newton Bast Schoolroom, on TUESDAY EVENING, 12fch instant, at 7.30 p7m., when Mtv W. J. Suiter will deliver an address relative to his Candidature'to a seat in the Eden County Council. -. - . ' ■ TO TEACHERS OF SCHOOLS UNDER, THE BOARD OE ED 0 CATION. - The Inaugural Meeting of the Auckland Teachers' Association will be held in the City East School-room, Wellesley-street, on SAT US DA V, the 16th mat., at 1.30 p.m. HENRY WORTHINGTON, November 8,1878. Chairman.