__That the judges' sympathies warped I,'ieir •judgment: in other words, they gave the nrfzes to their friendr. Ido not for a moment say they did so ; in fact, I don t think they did, but such is the implication n d I would advise the judges mfuture, to take their "heads" to the Show, and leave their "hearts" at home.—Unsuc cessful Competitor.

DISCOUNT ON IMPORTED GOODS.

DEPUTATION TO THE PREMIER

BY TELEGRAPH.

(From our own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON, this day. A DEPUTATION" which waited on the Pre mier to-day said importers were desirous of alteration in the plan of collecting custom duties now in use. A rule was vow en forced that discount on imported goods must he entered on the original invoices. Hitherto the statement of a firm corres pondent had been accepted, and the change was found very inconvenient They would not have objected so much had timely notice been given of the intended change, so that they might have instructed shippers accord ingly ; but as it was they hoped that the new system would not be rigidly en forced until time had been allowed to send notice to exporters at home. Mr Harcourt pointed out that the Act said a receipt for discount mvist be pro- , duced ; but this could not be dove, because the money might not be paid before the ship ment left. He thought the statement of the firm's branch house in Landon ought to be sufficient security, for the Customs did not see how the statement of the firm's repre sentative in London could be regarded as the statement of the manufacturer or seller at kerne. There must be some specific document to show that discount had been paid. The regulation was not meant to apply to such instances as those referred to, •which were all right and straightforward, bu&lo other cases. Mr Harcourt also urged that in cases where the discount was not in ■cash, but a six months' bill was given, un-, Jess the charge were made on net value' less discount on the bill, thus treat ■ing a bill as cash, it would rreally be taxing a man on the sum he paid tto the bank for accommodation, which surely could not be intended by the Govern ment. Besides, the calculation ought to be •based on the value of the goods at the time •of shipment, not on their value six months Hater. The Premier said the whole matter ■resolved itself into a question of law. If ■the deputation would submit to 'him in writing the two points now raised he would obtain an opinion from the law officers on the subject.

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.

The last meeting of this Societytfor the session took place last night, Mr J. Adams toeing in the chair. The attendance was not great; but, not withstanding, alively discussion was held on two of the papers read in the course of the evening. —The Secretary read a list ol ri--w members elected, and of donations made to the Institute during the last month.—The flr3t uaper. by Capt. T. Brown, on the "Telephoridse of New Zealand;" and the second by Mr Cheeseman. on the "Occurrence of Kyllingia"—* geous nevy to the New Zealand flora—were very interesting. Two specimens of tae Kyllingia, sent by Mr Ball from Mongonui, were exhibited.—A paper on the "Traditional Changes of the Coast-line at the Manukau Heads," by Mr Percy Smith, wa3 read by the Secretary, in the writer's absence. It was stated that a belief existed amongst the Maoris that agreat part of ihe Manukau Harbour was dry, at a time not very remote, and that as a fact whilst there was a gradual rising on the Bast Coast, a corresponding subsiding was taking place on the "West.—Mr D. C. "Wilson's paper on "The Rising Generation " tended 10 show that the Maori population was failing on account of their acquaintance with European customs and their use of ardent spirits. The old men appeared to live to a great age. Their former simplicity of life had agreed with their constitutions; but it was the young men of the present day who were dying off. This mortality existed chiefly amongst them, because they starved themselves at one time, and indulged to excess at another. If one a°ked a woman whether the child she carried belonged to her; generally she would say it belonged to another— to some relatives; so much did they prize the few children that they had; and so anxious were they to have them and to rear them, even though they were not their own. The only chance left to them dow was amalgamation with Kuropeans ; for such mixed marriages generally produced large families. As for the white New Zealanders,—the rising generation, whose parents had come here from the old country to settle down—amongst them there wa? a high birth-rate and a low death-rate. They were healthy, and in good loots bad an ad vantage over Australians. The European colonists, whether agriculturists or legislators, were spending their years in experiments; whereas their children would have none of those troubles, but would adapt themselves to their circumstances at once; and it was to be hoped that they would take advantage of the educa tional opportunities offered to them, and go ahead in trades and arts as other countries were doing. In regard to the health of persons of more mature age, o!d Europeans coming to this country seemed to prolong their livea, as was proved in many instances. But the popu lation of New Zealand was largely com posed of people who, to better them selves, had emigrated youDg from England. However, whatever disadvantages th^re were here, the climate amply compensated for them— in this asylum for the aged, and nursery for the young. Considerable discussion arose on the first part of this paper. Mr Mitford did not at all agree with the writer as to .the adoption of European habits tending to shorten the Jives of Maoris. The children wuffered from exposure, as when quite youngthey might'be ssen running about in the rain and cold quite naked. It was this that carried them off. xle had often askert vigorous young couples whether th<-*y had any • children, and on being answered aftirmatively, had inquired where they w«re, and over ana over again had been told that tthey were all dead; and he thought this careless exposure was the cause. Mr Ewing'on differed from Mr Mitford. He believed that Kuropean habit 3 did act against the Maoris, tie quoted Stanley, rwho states that the natives in Africa are dying •off from intemperance taught by theirintimacy with Europeans. After some further .remarks Oby Messrs Mitford, Jttdger, and Adams, the dis idussion dropped, and the meeting, -as also the .Hesaioa, ended.

BUSH FIRES.

■COURAGEOUS CO-DUCT OF A

WOMAN

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

£From our own Correspondent.)

NAPIER, this day.

A .great fire took place on Saturday at the -small farm settlement of Makareta, situated on the edge of the Ruahine Bush. Mr Newton, schoolmaster, was endeavour ing "to drive some cattle out of the bush to sawe them from burning, when the limb of a tree .fell upon him and knocked him down. He was so severely injured that serious doubts were entertained of his re covery. Mr Foulver's house and contents were burnt to the ground. While the house was burning Foulver's wife made in effectual attempts to save valuable papers, and in doing so Avas severely burnt. The whole country is suffering from drought, and bush fires are seen in every direction, causing much uneasiness.

The City of Auckland.

(From OUT own Correspondent.)

UTAKI, last night.

The steamer Lyttelton and schooner Saucy Lass were off the bar yesterday; the sea being heavy and the tide low they could not get in, and they both returned to Kapiti. Tile wind is still N.W., moderate; with .heavy sea.

DEVONPORT WEST BATHS.

'XS'&e Committee of the above Baths met last night at the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, for the purpose of opening tenders for the erection of baths at the saiklspit, Mr. Pitt's tender was lowest (£79 Ss),, and •was accepted. The building is to be ready ior use within three weeks. The plans were .drawn i>y Mr. E. Bartley, architect, aad gave great satisfaction to the Committee. At lowest tides there is always sufficient wMer for foathing at this site.

PORT ALBERT.

The Tauhoa riding will be well represented in the Rodney County Council by Messrs Buckton and Cufcforth, two good practical settlers, who have lived in this district from the commencement of the settlement.

There were five candidates, but the choice was known to be with the first three : Buckton, 40 ; Cutforth, 38 ; Gardener, 27 j Biudett, 17; and Wilson, 11. The West Coast road will not be lost sight of in the present Council. A hard-working settler with a family of eight young chil dren has sustained a loss by selling his team of four bullocks, and getting in return as payment a cheque for £28 10s. As the case will come before the Court, I need say no more than that your correspon dent received a cheque from the same party some time since, and when presented at the Bank the significant words "refer to drawer," were endorsed thereon.—Owx Correspondent.

SUICIDE BY A CADET.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

[From our Own Correspondent.]

GISBORNE, this day. A Maoki rode into town this morning and told Samuel Locke that he had'passed the dead body of a man on the beach when liding in from Pakerkeri. The body is identified as that of W. E. Smith, a young man who was a cadet on Graham's station at Rangatira. The face was beyond identifica tion, being eaten away by fishes. On the band of the cotten drawers was the name "W. E. Smith." He had been in a de. ponding state, and is supposed to have drowned himself. The body has been removed to the Albion Hotel, pending an inquest. The poor fellow is most respect ably connected at home.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

A MEETING of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon in the offices, Fort-street. Present: Messrs. Boylan (chair), Isaacs, Daldy, Brown, Eaton, McKenzie, Melton, Firth, and Casey.

Charts.—A communication was received from the officer in charge of Marine Depart ment, with charts of Kaipara and Mauukau harbours, showiiic soundings, etc. Referred to the Chief Harbourmaster, where the charts on view. Resolved that the matter be advertised.

FoRESHOIffi, Parnell. — A letter was received from the Colonial Secretary on a resolution passed by the Parnell Borough Council for a foreshore at Parnell, and the Secretary was instructed to reply. Coating Boilees.—An application was received from Mr E. Hadrill, enclosing terms for supplying compositien for coating boilers, &c.—Referred to the Engineer. HReports.—The reports of the works and endowment, and Finance Committees were brought up .; also, the report of the engineer; and after the particulars had been considered, the reports were adopted. Accounts.—The following accounts were brought up and passed :—General, £729 5s 3d ; loan, £800; funds, balance in Bank, £3,830 ; cash on hand, £4 6s 2d ; to be paid, £729 5s 3d; total, £3,105 9s 3d; loan account, balance in Bank, £5,712 10s 8d ; to be paid, £800; to balance, £4,91210s Bd.

Frightful Accident.

A BOY IMPALED ON A FENCE.

One of the most distressing accidents it has been our painful duty to record befell a little boy named Crozier, yesterday after noon. He v/as up Lady Martin's plum or cherry tree, helping himself to the fruit, when a baker passed, and called out " Policeman 1" — hearing which the boy became flurried, and loosing hold of the bough, dropped down on to a fence. The litlle fellow's stomach was simply ripped open. The precise nature and extent of the injury is indescribable. Dr Goldsbro' was sent for, and he is to be much complimented on' the rapidity with which he reached Conquest Place. A most delicate and difficult operation had to be performed, which none but a. highly-skilled surgeon could hope to accomplish. Dr Goldsbro', however, succeeded, without the aid oi chloroform, in replacing the disturbed parts and sewing up the wound. The boy's father occupies a responsible position on the railway. The grounds are now in the occupation of Mr McMurdo. Lady Martin is at present on a continental tour.

HIGHWAY BOARD FINANCING.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—Can you inform me whether it is a compli ance with the spiritof the Highways Act, wnich requires the expenditure of each Board to be submitted io the annual meeting of ratepayers, when a board submits a balance-sheet showing a balance of £182, and all that balance, and more, has been expended before the meeting, and engagements entered into for a further sum "yours, etc., Ratepaykb.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The repetition of the drama of " Man and Wife," adapted from Wilkie Collins's inter esting story, was represented last night tor the last time at the Theatre Royal. There was a good attendance, and Mr and Mrs Darrell succeeded in placing the drama and its varying scenes before the audience in its true lk'ht. Mr Darrell as "Geoffry," and Mrs Darrell as " Anne," Mrs Walter Hill, and Mr Steele, were quite equal to their as sumed characters, and impersonated them to the life. This evening's performance •will be

"MASKS AND FACES," a comedy of unquestioned merit, in which Mrs Darrell will appear as "Peg Woffing ton," Mrs Walter Hill as "Mabel Vane," Mr Darrell as "Triplet," and Mr Steele as " Sir Charles." " Masks and Faces" is one of the most attractive comedies of modern times, and contains no less than eighteen characters.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

HAMILTON, this day.

THE MAYORALTY ELECTION,

The nominations for the Mayor of Hamilton are Messrs Richard Gwynne and John Blair Whyte. The election takes place on Wednesday, the 27th instant. TAURANGA, this day. a THE NATIVE LAND COURT. The great Crown case ot Te Puke came before the Native Lands Court here this morning. The past week has been oc cupied by the various tribes interested, and the land purchase officers, Messrs Mitchell and Young, being in daily conference regard ing the terms of cession of this block to the Crown; negotiations for which were com menced in 1874, but the completion thereof has been delayed, from the various com plications of native title, and the efforts of private speculators. The result of these conferences with the tribes is satis factory both to the Crown and natives con cerned. On the case being brought before the Court to-day, the terms were declared and assented to, and an order was directed by Judge Symonds to issue direct to Her Majesty for the whole block less the re serves described, which are made inalien able except by lease, for the benefit of the native owners. RUSSELL, this day. PASSENGERS PER WANAKA. Arrivals: Gipsey, and other colliers, also Wanaka and lona. Sailed: Phoenix aud Wanaka. Passengers:—Messrs Atkin son, Wright, Bates, Blair, Hall, Captain Henry, Rev. Hammond, Mesdames Wright, Atkinson, and others. GISBORNB. this day. POT AND KKTTLB. Frederick Humphries, editor of the " Herald," has served a writ for £1/300 on H. E. M ebb, of the "Standard," for a grossly personal libel reflecting on Mr Humphries conduct as editor and manager of the " Herald." Much sympathy i« felt for Mr Humphries, as the charge is known to be without foundation. ;.'.,"" GRAHAMSTOWN. this day. STRANGE CONDUCT OP A PUPPY. A baby had its penis eaten off by a puppy, which jumped into the cradle; the baby is not expected to live.

DrKiigourand Mr MoCullouprh, of the "Star" nave be^n nominated candliates for th« Mayoralty. Bot.h sides are working hard, and a hot contest i^ expected.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

INVERCARGILL, this day. WATERWORKS SCHEMES.

The Town Council committee decided last night to call a public meeting to con sider the several waterwarks schemes, and the advisability o£ borrowing £100,000 for the purpose authorised last session. If dift'eratice of opinion arise a " plebiscitu.ru" will be held according to the Act.

DUNEDIN, this day.

BURNING OP THE PIAKO,

The N.Z. Company's ship Piako, from London to Lytteltoa with passengers, caught fire and put into Pemambuco. The passengers are safe. No particulars. The Union Company have risks of £5,000 and £2,000, but are re-insured. CHILD-STEALING CASE. The child-stealiug case is compromised, and the information is withdrawn.

NAPIER This day.

RAILWAY TELEGRAPHS.

Mr Floyd, Inspector of Telegraph Jincs, East Coast district, is about to be received to the Southern Island, where it is proposed by the Govermeut to appoint him manager of railway telegraph lines. The amount of traffic ou the Southern lines necessitates the establishment of a somewhat similar system to that in force in England ; and this system having been initiated by Mr Floyd on the Dover and Chatham line, points to him as the most fitting officer for the pro posed new appointment.

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE TAUPQ

COACH.

The Taupo coach, on the lasf. down trip, had a most uairow escape from accident. The ribbons were in the hands of Mr Peters, sen., when in turning one hill between Taupo and Patene, he noticed the valley on fire, and that the flames would soon cross the road. With great presence of mind, Mr Peters drove his team smartly over the road, and the passengers, on looking back immediately afterwards, were sur prised and gratified to see the dangerous position they had escuped from. Two minutes after the coach had passed, the flames were crossing that portion of the road they had travelled over. Amongst the travellers were Mr and Mrs Oakle, of Sandown (Rangitikei district), and a few friends, who had been visiting the far famed Taupo Springs, and who are thank ful for their hairbreadth escape.

feWELLINGTON, this day.

DURVILLE COPPER MINES,

A vein of silver ore "of splendid rich ness," has been found on the Durville Island copper mines, in Aniseed Valley. They are also promising to turn out remark ably rich, if the stone crashed and smelted is a fair sample of the reefs. The " Post" last night strongly condemns " Rose Michon," at Kelly and Leon's enter tainment, for indecency.

[PRESS AGENCY. 1

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

MINISTERIAL MOVEMENTS.

Colonel Whitmorc and the Hon. J. Sheehan sailed for Wellington last night in the s.s. Taranaki.

The Circus gave a final performance last night, and leaves for the inland districts to-day. The Fire Brigade demonstration on the 16th December promises to be a great success. Firemen from all parts of the island will be present. INTERPROVINCIAL RIFLE MATCH.

The following were last night chosen as an Intel-provincial team to fire against an Otago team iv the forthcoming match ;— Messrs Chapman, Buckley, Hayman, Barnes, Parker, Fox, Pavitt, Ekberg, G. Henderson, S. Manning, Cameron, J. B. Hunter, D. Hunter, R. Hill, A. Pegley, R. Thomson, Woodhouse, and Bell. The race meeting just closed has been the most successful ever held in Melbourne as regards attendance and financial results. Close upon 43,000 people were conveyed by rail to the course on the Cup Day. The settling has been against bookmakers, as Calamia was largely backed when the weights were first issued, and so many favourites ran during the meeting. The double Lord Harry and Lone Hand came off, and was very disastrous. It is said not less than £100,000 will change hands over the meeting. ASSES AND HORSES. There was quite a rumpus in the city last evening about ahorse for which £50 had been paid, and which was said to be blem ished. Councillor Wilson offered there and then to f,'ive £55 for the animal, and said he could get £70 for it. In the course of his remarks lie said the discussion had been got up for the purpose of making political capital. Referring to the editor of the " Star" he said he was too contemptible to be worthy of notice. That gentleman was in the Chamber at the time, taking mental note of civil oracular utterances. An infant daughter of Mr Cudden fell in a stream at Feudal town yesterday, and was drowned. LYTTELTON, this day. SHIPPING. — PASSENGERS FOR AUCKLAND. Arrived : The Willard Mudgett, barque, from New York ; 102 days out. She brings a large quantity of reapers and binders. Sailed : Ship Lanp,stone, for London, with a cargo valued at £37,000. Sailed: Taranaki, for the North, at 6 p. m. Passengers for Auckland : Messrs Brett, Rigg, and Millison. PORT CHALMERS, this day. ARRIVAL OF SUGAR. Arrived—German barque Hong Kong, 56 days from Mauritius, with a cargo of sugar. BLENHEIM, this day. THE MAYORAL ELECTION. The nominations for the office of mayor took place to-day. Mr Fell (present mayor) and Samuel Johnson, proprietor of the "Express," were nominated. The election takes place on the 27th.

INQUEST.—THIS DAY.

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Terminus Hotel, before Dr. Philson, coroner, and a jury, ou the body of James Beith, who was killed yesterday morning at the Railway Wharf, Riverhead. The evindence of John Elliott, a porter on the railway, shewed that deceased who had arrived from Auckland a day or two previously, was em ployed in superintending the erection of a new crane for raising and lowering goods to the steamers, when the crane fell, and struck Beith on the head, precipitating him into the water beneath. Witness also had a narrow escape, saving himself by leaping into the water and swimming. Several men employed in the building came and assisted to get the body out of the water, and when recovered was quite dead. Constable Strath em deposed to having the body conveyed by steamer to Auck land.

The enquiry was proceeding as we went to press.

S.S.TAUPO INQUIRY.

(To the Editor of the EVENING STAR.) Sir,—After the result of the inquiry into the damaging of the s.s. Taupo, I think a few remarks on it, and the decisions of courts of inquiry in general, not out of place. These courts are held by a magistrate, a collector of cutvtom-, and a nautical assessor; the only one with any pretentions to a knowledge of nautical affairs being the latter, and this person s experience is oftentimes of the most meagre description of the case on which he is sitting he being in most cases a retired big ship sea

can tarn, whose duty ib has been to navigate his vessel from pilot to pilot until he was fortunate enough to get his appointment on shore. This dignitary knows nothing of the difficulties and anxieties of coasting in an iron steamer, the number of deviations the compasses Buffer tnruuizh. local attraction, and, in these days of fast trarelling as compared with the past, the desirability of arriving at your destination at the proper time. Vessels on the coast now have a time table to run, and a certain speed to be kept up ; and if a proper course is keptall things connected may be reliod on ; paßsengers knowing within an hour when they should arrive ac their destination; and mucn delay may loose a tide and disorganise a whole fleet. It is iuiorced by the Board or Trade that the chief and second othcers of any ordiuary-sized passenger steamer snould be possessed of a certificate proving themselves equally as competent as the captain tor the ordinary navigation o£ the vessel; this is done knowing the captain cannot Rlways be on deck, and therefore cannot be responsible. In leaving a port, after taking the ship welt clear of the laud, the captain invariably gives the officer in charge the course, which in nine cases out of ten will I bring him to the desired point. But compasses in vedeels that are continually taking in and putting out general cargo are not to be relied on ; and should the ship, as soon as it can be ascer tained, prove to be off her proper course, the captain should be called, or prompt measures used if required. I will quote two extreme cases to show how much depends on the officer on watch, and how the moat careful man may be sold by his compasses : Captain Kennedy left Port Chalmers late in the afternoon in the steamer Airedale. After getting well clear of the land, ho left the vessel iv charge of the officer, giving him ihe course, and instructions about being called. The course given had always bi ought the vessel onr Akuroa next day, and, as many know, out of sight of land acrots the Bay. Towards midnight the captain was called, and informed of a quantity of lights ahead. On getting up he found the vessel run ning straight for the shoreß of Oamaru. On the following day a box of magnets wu,b discovered in the cargo of Uie;tore-holu. Anotherlinstance : The Kginont just after dark cleared Sydney Heuds, and the usual course was given for the North Capo of JN c w Zealand. At noon next day, by observation, the ship was sixty miles to the north of her course. After making a very erratic course to the Cape, and using every means to get a correction of the c*ud, the captain set a course to come down the Coast, slowed the engines a little, put an extra hand on the look-out, and kept on deck himself; and at 10 o'clock at night struck three times on a reef somewhere about the Cavalii Isktnus. After discharging about 20 tanks of malt from the 'tween decks on arriving in Auckland, the compacts went back to its old corrections. These are two extreme cases that have been brought particularly under my notice, and the cause discovered ; but innumerable small vari ations, more or Ices, I have known to happen where the ou.use has never come to light. It may be said there is more than one compass to go by. But if the best is wrong, the others are very likely to be so too: and, if not, you can only draw an average. I have known a compass hard to start off, going round with the engines, and never stop tiU they did. A captain cau only be careful; and if he were systematically to steer a course from port to port—say a point or two outside, his correct course, he would convert a fast-going steamer into a slow one to travel in, and ultimately be kicked out as a duffer. Besides, anyune of experience knows the ad vantages of not loosing sight of the land in dirty weather;and, infim, itis obvious. Wow, on the subject of Courts oj.' Inquiry, I will k point out how much they are at variance with common sense, and how inj untice is done, and no good end served: —Capt. Fernandez took the Pretty Jane to Gisborne, and was going on to the Big Kiver. While he was on shore the Government pilot went on board, ordered steam, took the vessel across the bay, and wrecked her. For this, the captain's certificate of competency as a master was suspended for six months. Was evoi: aoythiug more iniquitouH? The man was not there; and, evn supposing he had been, he was compelled to give up entire command to the pilot; and the pilot took the responsibility of going without him. Again, Capt. Andrews is a man whoso name for years has stood unsur passed for skill, seamanship, and steadiness, as a master and officer of our New Zealand coaßting steamers ; he is suddenly de graded, and his means of livelihood taken away, because his vessel went a mile off her course while he was taking his necessary rest, and the officer in charge had not the sense to keep her a little away or cull him. What #ood end can be served by it 1 W ill captains take a more oufcdde course in future, and make the distance from port to port ten, fifteen, or twenty percent longer than it is? I say no; they will go on just the same, and it is to be hoped they will, or fast vessels are useless. By your Satur day's telegram it would seem the imblic want a sacrifice by way of securing their safety in future. But that can never be done by taking away experienced men and putting in new. If masters of vessels get drunk, or display care lessness or wilful neglect, I say "down on them." But a man being degraded for no fault of his own is a disgrace to our country. And if in the case of Ou.pt Andrews it is enforced, I hope that a pwblic testimonial will be got up to show the disapproval of the mercantile and shipping community. I would ask why an inquiry was not held when the Government steamer T.una, only a year or two ago, ran right on to Cook's Kock, and knocked a dinge in her bilge bigger than a wheelbarrow 1 Doubtless because no busybody reported it officially. And so a captain holds his poaition greatly on luck; whether his mishaps are reported, or his officers do him justice while he is asleep. — Henry Skwe, Franklyn Road, Nov. 18, 1878

Mr Ireland's name was inadvertently omitted from the Cricketing Reception Committee last night.

The quartely meeting of the Bricklayers' Labourers' Society will be held to-morrow evening in the Youug Men's Christian Association rooms.

The action taken by the drapers' assis tants in reference to the early closing move ment has had the effect of causing the grocers' assistants to bestir themselves. Several meetings have been held by them, and the great majority have decided upon asking the employers to close on Wednes days at noon, thus allowing a weekly halt - holiday, which would be a suffi cient recompense for the labours of Saturday night. Their idea is considered to be a very wise ' one, inasmuch as Wednesday is not by any means a busy day amongst the larger grocery establishments, the business of which consists in a large measure of country orders. Several of the employeis have already been waited upon, and have very generously agreed to co operate with the employe's in the matter. Others are now being interviewed, and we -believe they have all expressed themselves in favour of the movement. It would certainly be a becoming and gracious action on the part of the employers ; and we believe that, in the end, they would not lose much by the transaction, which should prove beneficial to both parlies concerned. Ifc is believed that the employers will be more likely to grant Wednesday than Saturday after noon.

KAPnic Down.—New Stuffing for Beds and Pillows, lighter and cheaper than feathers, imported by Holloway,*Garlick, and Cranwell. We have just opened a large number of Iron Bedsteads ; some very hand some Toilet Glasses ; various sizes inChim ney Glasses, with gilt and ebonized Frames ; plate glass marble-top Cheffioneers; choice inlaid walnut What-Nots; handsome sets of Toiletware ; fancy China Mattings (under our usual price) ; new all-wool Kidder minster ; Brussell and Tapestry Carpets ; Coir Matting, with border for stairs; 100 Hearth Rugs (very very cheap); Linoleum, new patterns; Sofa Cushions and Footstools in new styles of work; 50 pieces of Cretonne (the handsomest ever offered for sale in Auckland) ; new materials for Drawing room Suites; Mattrasses of hair, flock, fibre, flax, all sizes; Palliasses, Bolsters and Pillows kept in stock. In the Drapery Department: Dress Goods of the most useful and modern fabrics, fashionable Millinery, Men and Boys' Clothing (very good value), Manchester Goods, Curtains, &c, &c. Book catalogues sent free. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid free of charge in any part of the town. Entrust your furnishing order to us, and yon will find we are very moderate in our charges and attentive to your wishes. Goods carefully packed for transmission to* country districts.—Holloway, Gaelick, and Cranwell, City Hall Arcade, Queen and Lome-streets, Auckland.

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WANTED KNOWN, Mr. Dampier's Large Advertisement of WoDderful Bargains will be found in the sth column of 4th page. _ , , WANTED, a Nurse Girl 14 or 15.— Victoria Hotel, Victoria-street. WANTED, Improvers to the JDress mukipg.—Baxter's Store, Newton. WANTED, a respectable Boy to make himself generally useful.—For address, apply to this office. ■ ANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply Mrs. Bell, Nugent-street, off gyber Pass. ANTED, for the Boot Trade, an intelligent Youth, as an apprentice to the clicking', or aa an improver.—o. H. Prince, Crown Boot Factory. \ WANTKD, some good Bushmen.— Apply to David Groak. Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a respectable Girl as General Servant; references required.— Mrs Constable, Hobson-Bt, opposite Greenways



WANTED, a Bush Cook.—Apply at the Shakespeare Hotel. ANTED, a Man to lay tramway.— Shakespeare Hotel. • "TTTANTED,"a good all-round Hand.—T. i I! Richards, Custom House-street.opposite ; Thames Hotel. WAJNTED, a furnished Bed-room in the vicinity of Hobson-street. —Apply, . terms, to E.R., Star office. WANTED, a thorough good Cook.— Apply at this office. WANTED, a smart Lad to assist in waiting, and a strong Boy for the bake house.— E. Waters, Queen-street. WANTED, a Young Man or Boy who has been used to a shop —Apply to W. H. Dampier. WANTED, a Laundress ; also, a General Servant—Apt ly Newmarket Hotel. TTTANTED, a good General Servant.— V . Mrs R. SomerviUe, We lington-street. WANTED, four good LiowersTbighest prioe given —Apply to-morrow (Wed nesday). Edward Allen. Mount Albert. \h TAN TED, several General Servants vv for all pares; several f*ood places.— E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. V^TANTED, Hotel Waitress (Waikato). v V Good place.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, unincumbered Farm Couples husband garden, _c„ wifecook and laundress, wages £70.—Hannaford's Registry Queen-street. ANTED, Single Men to plough, etc. —Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, 4 Country Hotel Servants, wages 15s, Ids, 12s.—Hannaford's Regis try, Queen-street. ANTED, a respectable Youth.— _ -APPty to George Hemus, Excelsior Boot Factory. WANTED, a good General ServanFfor Coromandel.—Apnly, between 5 and 6 to-day and to-morrow, at Victoria Hotel. TO Bootmakers.—Wanted a steady sober Man; constant employment. —R. Little, Queen-street. WANTED, a good' Female Cookj refer. ences required.—Mrs. Kidd, Commercial Hotel, Shortland-Btreet. TO DRESSMAKERS. — Wanted, six _ Assistant Dressmakers—Apply to Milne ana Choyce. Qaeen-street. WANTED, a Youth for the Cash Desk. one who has a little knowledge of book keeping prefe red ; references required.—Milne and Choyce, Drapers, Queen-street. WANTED, a competent man to work a planing machine.—E. Carr, Custom house-street. WANTE D, a strong Girl for the country. Mrs. Kelly, Symonds-street, near the Wynyard Arms Hotel. WA NTED, a Youth as Waiter for an Hotel.—Apply at 12 noon to-morrow at Wharf Hotel. ANTED, a Young Man who can milk and drive, and is willing to make him self useful —Apply to G. Waller. Epsom. WANTED, a Fitter or Haiidv Man at the Vice Bench.—Apply G. W. Leahy. Custom-hou^e-street. ANTED, a Situation by a Young Lady, as Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply bye letter to Governess, this office. 0 Dressmakers.—Wanted, a First-class Hand; none other need apply; also, Im provers.—Mrs. Jaggar, Victoria-street. TO Master Bakers, —Wanted, by a single young Man, a Situation as second hand; used to small goods.—Apply by letter to "Baker," Star office. WANTED, a smart active Lad for a Butcher's Shop.—M. Brearley, Wake field-street. i WANTED, a respectable Girl as general servant.—Mrs. Evans, corner of Pon sonby and Franklin Roads. WANTED, a Carter ; must be young and active. Good wages.—R. and R. Duder, North Shore. WANTED, a General Servant for the Buburbs.—Apply, between 2 and 3 p.m., at Mrs. A. B. Wright's, top of Upper Queen-st. WANTED to Let, one or two Rooms ; good harbour view; near Queen-street. Apply Star offlce, TTTANTED, by a young man, a Situa . . tion as Book-keeper, or in a country store; good references.—Apply V., Star offlce. WANTED, any person having Saw-mill Plant on hand, to erect the same on terms with the advertiser, who has 1000 acres level good bush land, within 10 miles of town of New Plymouth.—Apply, between 9 and 11 a.m., to AB, Wynyard House, near S. Paul's Church. WANTED, for Taranaki, in a family where there are no children, a Married Couple without encumbrances, the husband to act as farm man. his wife as general servant; highest wages given, and none but first-class couple need apply, between 9 and 11 a.m., Wynyard House, near S. Paul's Church. WANTED, a Lad to assist at Kitchen work.-Anckland Hotel. WANTED, Employment by a Man accustomed to Liverpool Store-work; can keep books, or travel; security and reference given if required.—Address X, this office. ANTED, a Man for general farm work; must be able to milk.—Apply to this paper. ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress and Mantlemaking. — Apply to Miss Runciman, High-street. ANTED, Tailoresses.—Apply to J. Phillips. Queen-."treet. WANTED, Bushmen and Sawyers.— __ Apply P. __ I. McLeod. Helensvi'lle. WANTED, a young man as Servant iv a small family ; one accustomed to a farm and able to milk.—Occidental Hotel. TTT ANTED KNOWN That the Billiard Room at the UNITED SERVICE HOTEL : Is now open with one of Thurston's magnificent Prize Medal Tables. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry P. Hayward, Upholsterer, Mat'trass Maker, and Funeral Undertaker, is still to be ' found at the foot of Grey-street, opposite the • Butcher. ANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial i Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any i other house in town. A splendid lot of Ladieß* , and Children's English Goods at reduced prices. , Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite ' J. and J. Dickey's and City HaU. i \\T ANTED KNOWN, I have opened TT 25 dozen of American Felt Hats, the » nicest thing ever introduced into this ruaiket.— J Samuel Coombes, Oity Clothing Mart, 92, Queen f street, Auckland ; and Devon-street, Taranaki. rANTED KNOWN, tnacD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim . ber and other Building Materials, including \ Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, , Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, 3 &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, _ Custom-house-street. i "TTTANTED all you people who have got . T any brains, and want to keep them cool, to buy one of my Pith Helmets at 4s Hd. The j usual price is 12s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, The 1 People's Clothier, 92, Queen-street, Auckland; . and Devon-street. Taranaki. fc TTTANTED to Sell, a first-class new 3 V V Waggonette; also a good second-hand j Dog-cart, light a_d heavy Spring Carts ; also a new harvest Waggon.— A. Mackie, Royal ' Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham • street, Auckland. "TTERY Cheap Brusbware, Cigars, New : . Baisins, Rice, &c. at the Hob3on-street 1 Royal Tea Mart, \vho3e Teas at 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s r per lb. are so celebrated. Reduction on 3 and 61b. parcels.—R. French, Family Grocer. x \STANTED to Sell, 50 Dozen Josephine . . Kid Gloves, 2s 6d per pair. Large Stock ' Two-button Gloves, 2s, 2s 61, 33. Also a Lot of New Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Ribbons; latest fashion. The Largest Stock of Gloves in . uckland.—W. EYRE, Enniskillen House, - Victoria-street. t_ s TTTAtMTED Known, the Cloths from ;1 tt which we are making Trousers at 21s f are superior to anything in New Zealand.—l. Phillips. Tailor. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that H. Wilson and Co., Steam Coffee, Pepoer, and "_ Spice Works, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, Auckland, request the attention of the . trade and the public generally to the fact that c they use rone but the finest Plantatiou Coffee i and the best Chicory in their Coffee Mixtures. Coffee Roasted and Ground, and Pepper Ground - for the tn de at vbr„ moderate charges. _ TTTANTED, A T ONC E— 30 FIRST-CLASS BUSHMEN. ' 2 None other need apply. ,-,''■ GUTHRIE & LARNACH CO., 3 ■■■■ ■ Queen-street.



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 Henry Thomas SiBLEY.of Te Awamutu, b'orekeeper, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that Mr Thomas Macfpabu. c, of Auckland. Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, has been duly ap pointed Trustee of the Estate and Effects of the above-named Bankrupt, and the said Ihomas Macffarlane has duly notifled in writing to me his acceptance of such office of Trustee. Dated this sth day of November, 1873 T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of the Court. William Macgregor Hay, Bankrupt's Solicitor, Hamilton and Te Awamutu. For Sale. j^OßT_TsHoltE,f>: DEVONPORT". FOR SALE, 75 Building Allotments 8 Farms, from 7 to 165 acres 6 Houses, various sizes. Douses to Let, always on Hand. R. & rTB JDEB, HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS, Devonport Store. FOR SALE, in Anglesea-street, a beauti fully - situated Six-roomed House and scullery. There is almost an acre of garden in fruit trees, and vegetable garden. Has stable and outhouses, good well and tank, and all in first-class order, and a beautiful view.—Apply co Stephen Rout, on the premises. FOR SALE (cheap), anew Coach, Har ness, and four Kood staunch Horses.— Apply to G. Lendrum, Somerville's Stables. IP! OR SALE, small Engines and Vertical . Boiler, nearly new. Price, £50.—Apply at Wharf Mills, Queen-street. FOR~SALE, with foal at foot, the thoroughbred Mare Gorgi, by BisbOD, of Osneburg, dam Althea. Althea is the dam of the celebrated Horses Due na Durras and Dainty Ariel.—For particulars, apply W. D. Bush, Otahuhu. POR SALE, a comfortable 8-roomed House near main road Parnell, and large freehold allotment having a fine sea view.— J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land agents, 42, Queen street. TX7AITAKERIE.—For Sale (cheap), 92 . . acres of &ood Land, we!l timbered; Parish- ot Waitakerie; easy cf access. —T. Ussher, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. UrfEWAL— For Sale, 800 acres of Rich Land, chiefly light karaka bush, three miles from railway.—T. Ussher, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House, situated in Abercrombrie-street, opposite Mr. Boulter's Residence.—Apply 'J. Weaving, on the premises. «■*__.... —HOOSKof 5 rooms, large cellar cWTCVV. 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. JP* "_"__ to filOo° LENT. on Building Sociol. «*>C/ JL Xr principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 4?/J. _,_. —^^ Market Gardeners—li acres __(__<- _. at Onehunga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. i* aX4\ CASH, balance at 8 Der cent, —l(l_ acres -**•__/ of good Land, 34 miles South of Auckland. Price. £2 10s per acre.-—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4-* F. .A —NKW~HOUSK of 5 rooms, with 31/»Ju". sheds, &c, also over _ acres of rich volcanic land, large orchard of choice trees, remainder in garden, grass, ornamental tress, &c—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. 4? 9 ss. Pkr ACRE—Partly Improved FARM *'*' of 130 acres, large orchard, firewood, water frontage, &c, good Cottage, 15 miles from Auckland by first-class road.—S. Vaile, House and ..and Aurenr, who .lane-street. £* A PHIR. ACRE.—Capital Farm of 169 acres, oWtL 50 acres grass, 5 acres orchard and gar den, rich alluvial soil, good house of 5 rooms, stable, cowshed, cartshed, dairy, &c., South of Auckland. 2J miles from a railway station.—S Vaile. House and Land Agent. Hhortland-street GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUSINESS MAN.- P. LeQtjesne desires to return thanks for past favours during the eighteen years that he has been in business, and being compelled through failing health to relinquish the Business, he has determined to e'ear out his extensive Stock, comprising Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, Flour, Oats, Bran, Maize; in fact everything required in a country district at greatly reduced prices, with good disccunt allowed for cash. Hoping to clear out the bulk of it by the 31st December, he will receive Tenders up to that date (if not previously disposed of) for the lease of his premises for several years from the Ist January, 1879, each Tender to be accompanied by a Cheque, lvalue £25, [on some Auckland Bank, and marked good by a Banker for 21 days. The highest or any Tender not necessary accepted. P.L.Q. will take it as a favour to have all outstanding accounts settled by the above date. Also To Let, a good Bake-house ; and a Brick field, two acres, with Shed-kiln and Pugmill; good supply of water and sand. AH information regarding the Business may be had on applica tion to Mr H. B. Morton, Custom House-street, Auckland : or P. Le Quesne, Hamilton East. __ TO L.9.. TO" LET," in Seafield View, a comfor table 8-roomed lately occupied hy Mr Peacock, to whom apply ia Shortland-street, opposite the Post-office. TO LET, a nice little House in Gundry's Paddock.—(enquire F. Jeune, Excelsior Hall, Pitt and East-streets, Newton. TO LET, in Victoria-street, a House and Shop nearly finished, with Bakehouse and Oven detached.—Apply to D. Stevenson, Nelson street; i TI .0 LET, the Shop and Dwelling-house t_ in Wellesley-street, at present occupied by • Mr. A. Goldwater.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. nnO LET, a House of six rooms, with a JL well stocked fruit garden, six mdes from Auckland. 'Bus passes four times daily.—Apply John Bucbanan, Custom-house-street. TO LET, a comfortable 4-roomed House and Scullery, all newly papered and painted. Plenty of water and every other con. venience ; 9s per week.—Mrs Moir, Dublin street, Ponsonby. 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. ■ TO LET, a large Shop, with Dwelling house, corner of Wellesley and Lorne streets.—Apply on the premises to W. Crowther. TO LET, Dairy .Farm at Surrey Hills Estate, Newton, good Dwelling-house, large cow-sheds, with every convenience, and 85 acres of land ; position unequaled.—Apply to Robert Rose, Hobson's Buildings, Shortland street. , O LE r, at the Market House, for one, two, or three years—YARDS suitable for Joiner's Workshops, Stone Cutters, 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 LBT, 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 Ba_aar, Auction Mart, Workshops, Public Bath_, &c. TO LIST, 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. RENTS small, and no taxes. R. C. GREENWOOD, Market Inspector. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAILWAY. Tenders will be received at office of the under signed, until noon of SATURDAY, November 23rd, for leave to Cut the Grass on above Rail way, at per mile, between Newmarfeet and 23 miles. The cutting to he removedin one month, subject to railway regulations. The highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. 'TKT ANT ED Jt_ J* U WN, TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, ; AND OTHERS. MON_y ADVANCED In SUM ' of £2 to £5. on personal security, re-payable by weeklj natalments, at L. H. NEUMHiGKN, Auoklanc L an Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Saving Bank. m . - JUST OPENED, 2000 dozen Gentlemen'! Striped Thread Socks, Is Id per pair worth, 2s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothini Mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland; and Devon street, Taranaki.



Meetings. A NNIYEESARY SERVICES. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, Alexandra-st. The Annual TEA ME-vTING will he held on WEDNESDAY, 20th inst. Tea on the Tables at 6.30. After Tea, a Public Meeting, to be ad dressed by various Ministers and Friends. A MEETING will be held, in the Court House, Helensvillo, on TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 8 o'clock in ihe evening, for the purpose of landing over the Nonsectarian Church to one of the religious denominations. ISAAC McLKOD, Sen., Trustee. OPE OF PARNELL LODGE, No. 3' I. O. G. T. The above Lodge will hold a Op -n Meeting, in the Wesleyan Chapel, Parnell, oa "WEDNES DAY, the 20th instant, at 7.30 n.m., when select Readings, R-citations, and Songs will be given by members of the Order. The public are re spectfully invited. WM. R. LLOYD, for Committee. SPECIAL Evangelistic Services will be held, in the Devonport Hall, on Wednes day and Friday evenings, this week and next. All are invited. OILNT EDEN BAPTIST SON_>AY school anniversary. Social Gatheking. TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, at 7.30. Key. A. W. Webb in the chair. Several friends will address the Meeting, and Refreshments will be banded round during the evening-. Admission, Is. 5 A TTENTION.— NO. 3. COMPANY, -____- AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. _„_Monthly Inspection on FRIDAY KVEN- I]A_ nS. *• ?' 730 o'clock. Uniform: Full dress. Mr. Hitchens' prize will be pres-nted on this occasion, when a full attendance is requested. ARTHUR MORROW, Major, Captain Commanding. S SEPULCHRE'S MUTUAL IM » PROVEMEN T SOCIETY. MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT In the Newton- East School Room, FRIDAY, 22nd INSTANT, at Eight o'Ciock. A Selection of Glees, Choruses, and Songs will be rendered by members of the Choir and others, under the direction of Mr Rice. The whole to conclude with the Farce "An Ample Apology," by members of the Society. ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. . _^?____a_pS^f_t _______ - —""ST.. ■>_--_u_«S_pqj!--?'fy "_l__Uf 1L _... SI •TinHE MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS JL ACT, 1876," " THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." BOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA. Annual Election of Mayor. The following is a List of the Candidates for the above offlce :— Thomas George Blakey George Codlin. The number of Candidates (2) exceeding the number of vacancies to be filled, I hereby give notice that a Poll will be taken, at the Court house. Onehunga, on "WEDNESDAY, the 27th November instant, between the hours of 9 in the forenoon and 6 in the afternoon. WILLIAM G. P. O'CALLAGHAN, a ■ •_. „ , _• Returning Officer. Onehunga, 18ch November, 1878. TO" otic i. O T I C E STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM AT WILLOW GROVE, DEVONPORT. The above Gardens will be open to the public on WEEK DAYS ONLY, till farther notice. R. ALISON, Proprietor. J\ UNE DI N jy EE R. MARSHALL AND COP ELAND Established 17 years), having prepared their annual winter brewings, for the Auckland, Sydney, and Fiji markets, now offer the same to the trade, through their wholesale agents, JOHN REID & CO., 26, Queen-street. Jg S T A B L I S HE-D. 18.55. PERAMB OLATORS ! PEKAMBULATORS ! PERAMBULATORS 1 The undersigned have received a consignment of the above, from Messrs. Gadd and Co., Makers to the Royal Family. J-TALL CARRIAGEMADE, _3* And will be offered at English Prices For Cash. CHEAPEST AND BEST SELECTION EVER SHEWN IN NEW ZEALAND. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO., 246, QUEEN-STREET, . Auckland. RIVATE Board, and Residence for two Gentlemen in a very pleasantly-situated house, surrounded by flo wer garden and orchard, with splendid view. Terms moderate.—Mrs. Carlyle, Grafton Road, opposite Wesleyan Chapel. VACANCY for two Genilemen.— Myrtle Villa, corner of Cook Bnd Nelson streets. . BOARD and Residence, clean and com fortable, for one or two gentlemen of qoiet habits, in a house pleasantly situated, off Upper Symonds-street. Terms, 25s.—Apply at Robert son's Grocery Store, Upper Symonds _treet. £ NY Lady desirous of a quiet home, _____ with a lady who lives alone, may apply at this office. Piano in the house. Respectable locality. -| |\S. REWARD. — Lost, a Piece ot __L_\Jr. Greenstone, with a heart and hand engraved on the gold mounting.—Finder will receive above reward on returning same to this office. LOST, on Monday, in or about Victoria street, a child's Tweed Ulster Overcoat.— Whoever will take the same to Mr Quick's stable will be rewarded. / .RAZING for Horses, Otara Grove \_. Farm East, Tamaki (late Loverock's). Eighteenpence a week.—J. Murray. "^^^."l^Oß HOKIANGA DIRECT. GEELONG •Will leave the Manukau for the above port on THURSDAY, at 12 o'clock. For freight or passage apply to .. G. W. BINNEY. - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22. DURHAM YARDS. 24 HORSES, ex ISLAND LILY. THE undersigned will sell, at the Durham Yard 3, on Jfriday, the 22nd instant, 24 Upstanding Useful Horses, ex Island Lily from Chatham Island?. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, ' At 12 o'clock. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. THAT OLD WOODEN BUILDING adjoining Mr. Leech's Shop, in Shortland street. The Material, excepting the Brick, to be removed, which are to be taken down and stacked on the ground. ... .»j--._h_ GEORGE SIBBIN, ■ Auctioneer. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21. . TANKSI~TANKSJ E. & ,A„ ISAACS WILL sell by auction, .in the Yard ad joining their Bonded :Store, on Thurs ' day next, 21st instant, at 11 o'clock, ~ , 8 IRON TANKS. E. & A. ISAACS, Auctioneers. .