high a price : He condemned the Govern ments action re the land purchase system and dual Maori vote. Mr Sutton considered the Land Bill a dlegraee toany Go\ crnment. The proposal was monstrous, and the Bill ought to be withdrawn. He would support the Native Licensing Bill. Mr Taiaroa supported the second reading of the Land Purchase Bill, reserving the right to amend it in Committee. The Licen sing Bill was a splendid bill for th<} natives. Mr Tawhiti suggested a bill to be intro duced nexi session so as to bring the present session to an end in peace. Sir R. Douglas disapproved of the murderers being allowed to go at large, and the English race dragged in the dirt. They ought to stick to the Treaty of Waitangi in the letter and spirit. Mr Macfarlane protested against the Bill. No Government ought to be allowed such powers, and no good come of it. Mr Sheehan replied briefly, saying a Commission would be appointed to inquire into the unfulfilled claims of the South Island natives. As to laying newspaper reports on the table, previous Governments had laid reports of paid Government officials in the Native Department on the table and these could not be regarded as being of so independent a nature as reports sent to Auckland Evening Stak, written in a cheerful style, and in places exceedingly grabhic, and •he had resolved on leaving them speak for themselves, as to what took place. For this reason the reports were printed in their entirety. The Premier did not know Sullivan's murderer or any other murderers Fpresent at the meeting with the Maori King. The Government made no such concessions as were imputed to them. But for the Premier, he had no doubt whatever, the negociations would never have taken place or the same satis factory results have happened. The motion for the second reading was agreed to on the voices The bill was ordered to be committed next day.

The House adjourned at 1.55. TELEGRAPH FACILITIES,

Mr McLean to-day presented a petition from Messrs Holt and McCarthy, Press Agency, deprecating the granting to a Company telegraphic facilities and privi leges not open to others, and prayi:;- inquiry.

SUPREME COURT.—MONDAY.

CIVIL SITTINGS,

(Before His 'Honor Mr Justice Gillies, and a special Jury.)

The Horse Racing Case

OWEN McGEE V. MCLAUGHLIN, RUSSELL, AND OTHERS.

Mr Percival's evidence concluded :—

_ To Mr Lusk : There wa,s no other resolu tion carried at the club ; the witnesses called on the course were Captain Fraser, Mr Carpenter, and another ; and at the meeting four of the stewards were examined. Mr McGee called on Monday and wrote a letter asking the committee to call another meet ing. The minutes of the evidence on both occasions were read over to Mr McGee ; also, three or four rules, bearing on the point.

To Mr Whitaker : The last meeting was on the 3rd May; and subsequently I for warded the resolution to the Southern clubs. I gave the news to the " Herald" on my own responsibility. The horse was knocked down to Mr Foley, but McGee was virtually the purchaser. To Mr Tyler : I was present on the 3rd May ; Mr McGee called, in company with a member of the press, who was admitted. He did not bring his jockey with him, but said the stewards could call his son if they wished. _ The Chairman asked Mr McGee if he wished to give evidence, but he pro duced none.

Robert Graham, judge of the races at Ellerslie at Easter, deposed : I remember the Selling Race. The horses came in so close that I immediately said it was a dead heat. I left the box, and went to the weigh ing ground. Met Mr Perciyal, who asked me the. result, when I told him it was a dead heat.

Joseph Lister Wilson, one of the pro prietors of the "New Zealand Herald," re cognised the publication of the " Herald" of the 27th April, containing the resolution of the Racing Club.

John Eugene McGee, son of plaintiff : I am H years of age. Rode the Falcon at the Selling Race in April at Ellerslie. Had ridden other hordes for my father. Falcon was first, and Belle of the Isles second at Selling Race. I won the race on Elsa on the previous day easily. [The remaining portion of this witness' evidence was similar to that given by his father.] Mr Whitaker and Mr Tyler offered objections to the evidence elicited from the boy, as the plaintiff had submitted him self to the judgment of the stewards and the club, and that judgment was final. Mr Tyler, in stating the same objection, sub mitted to the Court a number of cases, and some amusement was caused by the sudden appearance of Mr A. Whitaker and another with a pile of authorities on their shoulders and in their-arms. His Honor noted the following : —Dines v. Wolff, 20 '' Law Times," N.S., 251 ; Berboe v. Jones, 14 " Law Journal Exchequer," 257 ; Evans v. Pratt, 4 " Scott's New Reports/ 378 ; Hopkinson v. the Marquis of Exeter, 37 "Law Journal, N.S., Chancery," 173. Mr Rees contended the authorities mentioned did not meet the present case. The question before the Court was : had the defendants published a defamatory libel, implying thpt the plaintiff had been guilty of dishonest practices ? Mr Hesketh did not dispute the power of the club to disqualify, and in the exercise of that power they had done nothing wrong.

His Honor said the Court would not review the decision of a racing club, though they found that the matter of which they stood charged was true, for the plaintiff had submitted to their jurisdiction. But they went farther than to find the matter in issue between them and the plaintiff. They communicated their decision—in a formal manner under directions, in the body of their resolution itself—to other people ; and in doing so they did "an act which implied that the plaintiff had been guilty of dis honest practices. A few questions was then put to the witness, and the Court rose.

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his seat at ten o'clock.

His Honor said he had looked into the authorities, and felt satisfied that the decision of the Clvb 5 whether rightly or wrongly, was final; and this Court will not review that judgment, nor undertake to say if it was right or wrong. Wil'h. that, therefore, the jury would have nothing to do ; but if it could be shewn that there was raalice or ill-feeling in coining to that judg ment, that would destroy the judgment of the stewards.

Mr Rees made some remarks, when his Honor said he was about to debate the question now, but beyond their decision were the stewards justified in publishing their decisions to the world.

William Robinson, reporter, engaged on the " Herald " newspaper, deposed: I was present, and heard plaintiff give orders to his son as to how he was to ride. As far as I could see, Falcon won the race. It would not be difficult to lose a race.

To Mr Whitaker : I have attended races for seven years, but have not been in the habit of betting. I was in the saddling paddock, but was not in a good position to see which horse won, [being thirty yards away from the judge's box. McGee said " I don't want to give the stewards any more money than I could help." After the race I led the horse about. Don't know a man named Wright, at least not by name; Douglas Duff, coachman, deposed : I was at Easter race, at Ellerslie. Saw the Selling Race. Was two yards from the judge's box at the close of the race. A gentleman asked Mr Graham which horse won. Mr Graham replied the further horse won.

Mr Hesketh objected to this evidence, as" Mr Graham had stated most distinctly that it was a "dead heat," and was not com petent for the plaintiff to call evidence to contradict a previous witness. " ' "i- Mr Rees said that in consequence of the rumour that Mr Graham had said that the further horse (Falcon) had beat, money and bets had been paid over. Mr t Hesketh asked 'whether the witness by his evidence,' had not shown himself adverse. ; /.; ' Hie Hon'pr quoted.Mr Justice Erie, in the case Dear v. Knight, showing that where a witness had given evidence contrary to that which he ws called to prove, he was hostile, but what, His' Honor said, had this to do with the case. Suppose Falcon had come in first, what then ? Mr Rees thought that if such could he shown, it would show malice. His Honor said that as the witness had not previously been examined he might give exactly the reverse evidence to that which was expected of him. Whether Mr Gri-aham said this or that in respect of the race it was quite irrelevant to the question at issue. Mr Rees said he had three or four other witnesses, Palmer, Cook, and others, but would call one of the defendants. HJames Russell, solicitor, and one of the stewards of the Auckland Kacing Club, deposed: I was on the Ellerslie Course when the Selling Race was run. "Was also at the meeting in the Steward's room on the 23rd April, the day following the race. Did not know who called the meeting, but its object was to consider the manner in which Falcon .vasrun. Immediately after the race a number of persons expressed indignation at the manner of running Falcon, consequently the Stewards con sidered that some action should be taken in the matter. lam not aware that Mr McGee was informed of the meeting, unless Mr Percival told him. Mr Carpenter, of the Waikato, stated very briefly that he saw the horse pulled, with the view in his opinion, of losing the race. Captain Fraser and Mr Marks ex pressed the same opinion, and rather than do things hastily, the meeting was adjourned until the following Friday, when the resolution was come to. The resolution was passed on the opinions expressed by the above-named gentleman; also, of the stewards. Capt. Fraser and Mr Kirkwood said there wap something wrong about the race, and ad vised me not to bet; this was at the race course. Mr McGee was disqualified under the 50th rule, and under the 57th rule. The stewards disqualified the horse. It was the intention of the stewards that the " resolution" should be forwarded to the Southern Clubs. Mr Percival was instruc ted to write to Mr McGee, informing him that the adjourned meeting would be held on the 26th April. Mr McGee wrote a letter to the newspaper, complaining that their meeting was neld with closed doors ; hence another meeting was called to give Mr McGee an opportunity of saying what ever he wished to say. To Mr Whitaker : Mr McGee came to the lastjmeetingin a blustering manner, and in sisted, that the|Press should be admitted, to which the stewards consented, and the re porter who was waiting outside immediately came in. Mr McGee spoke at length, but offered no defence to the charge of "pulling" the horse. He refused to produce his son, but offered to give them his son's character from the minister of his parish. (Laughter). I cannot tell why I was selected as one of the defendants, and Mr A. Buckland ex cluded.

To Mr Tyler: At the meeting on the 3rd of May the stewards re-opened the question, entirely to oblige Mr McGee; but as he would not produce witnesses, and was very obstinate, they determined not to alter or rescind their former resolution. The stewards were most anxious that Mr McGee should have every chance of putting himself right with the stewards.

To Mr Rees : According to rule 50, in case of dishonest conduct sweepstakes are forfeited ; Bbut I could not say whether or not Mr McGee's entrance was forfeited. I paid no attention to the money association. Mr Rees : Is it the duty of the stewards to condemn a man before hearing his defence ?

His Honor suggested to counsel that he was overstepping the mark, as this was his own witness.

This was the case for the plaintiff. Mr Whitaker said he should ask for a non-suit, and on these grounds : (1) —That the words of the resolution contain no libel, it was simply the disqualification, and which could not be construed into a libel, evcept in connection with rule 51. (2.) Whether or not there was expressed malice shewn. in the publication of the alleged libel, and upon that he should ask the decision of the Court ; and (3) the reso lution, to all intents and purposes, was a privileged communication. Mr Whitaker argued at some length upon these grounds in favour of defendants, and having quoted from a number of learned authorities, con tended that plaintiff in his action must be nonsuited.

Mr Rees objected to a non-suit. Mr Tyler, representing Mr Russell, one of the defendants, followed in the same line of argument, introducing several similar cases resembling the present, and referring especially to the case, Whiteley v. Adams, 33 " Law Journal," p. 89, with the decision of Justices Eyre and Byers ; also the case Topgood v. Spry, with Baron Parke's opinion thereon, contending that there was no malice expressed or implied in the pub lication.

Mr Rees submitted that there was no mistaking the meaning of the inuendo, which implied dishonest fpurposes, under the rule by which McGee had been dis qualified.

His Honor suggested "/the necessity! of striking out some of the issues ; and, after consideration, Mr Whitaker said he -n ould admit the Ist to the 6th issues ; also, the 8, and call witnesses in contradiction to the evidence of plaintiff, and on other material points.

Henry Edward Handley, formerly a captain in the army, deposed to be being present at the Selling Race. I have had a good deal of experience in racing in the old country—about 20 years—under the New market rules. Had no conversation With Mr McGee at the conclusion of the race- Under the Newmarket rules a disqualifica tion is invariably published in the " Sport ing Calendar."

Mr Rees said this evidence could not affect the plaintiff.

His Honor ruled that it was admissible, in endeavouring to show negative malice, as Mr Whittaker had shown.

Witness : Have had ten years experience in New Zealand in connection with racing. Have known two cases in New Zealand of a similar character, and the disqualifications were published in newspapers. To Mr Rees : I saw Mr McGee on the 26th, in Shortland-street, opposite the City Club, but I did not speak to him. It was about two o'clock. _ Some person asked Mr McGee if he was going to the meeting. Mr McGee replied : " I'll see the meeting hanged first 1 I'm going to the circus." That is all I heard.

Captain Wm. Fraser, of the Thames, deposed, I have bred and owned race horses for thirty years, and my father began before me. I nave had experience in England, Scotland, New South Wales, and New Zealand. I have been connected with racing in this country since 1864. Saw the selling race, and knew Mr McGee. I have been steward both in Auckland and Victoria. _ The practice of Racing Clubs was to send disqualifications to other clubs. To Mr Rees : He had been in the habit of registering horses, but not in his own name. If a gentleman did not wish his_ real name to appear, he could register under an assumed name by paving a fee of one guinea. He registered in the name of William Mcßoberts.

William Percival was examined *in defence. Had been secretary to the Club for five years. His experience dated from the time of the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to the colony. It was always the custom to send disqualifications to other Clubs. There was no deviation from the rule in the present instance.

To Mr Hesketh: I had no : authority to give the information to the press. It was my own action. . To the foreman : The stakes were paid on the 29th. April, the Monday after the race. This was the whole case. Mr WMtakerfcommenoed to address the iurv in defence, and went over the leading features of the evidence to show that there was no animus on the part.of the Club towards M? nd tha^ he, had every opportunity afforded for placing himself right with the Club. In treating of the alleged libel, he said there was no evidence that the publishers of the c j?er^ ad rece.lved **> and they would con sider the impression that such a notice of disqualification wo.uld have upon readers gene rally. He proceeded to review the remaining issues seriatim, and concluded by saying that under the novel and unfounded charges ft wai d^ffla^te^ 0 flnd Other than a ver<Sct for tht Mr. Tyler followed in a like strain, and con tended that the words of the alleged libel do not bear the meaning which the plaintiff has nut of what had been done by the Club, as possiWv his Honor would show. His Honor said he should rule that the words were capable of such construction as plaintiff had put upon them. Mr Tyler then went over the ground pre occupied by Mr Whitaker, and expressed the opinion that the conduct of the stewards was consistent throughout, and that, dealing with the bare facts apart from sympathies, they oould come to but one conclusion, and find in favor of defendants. Mr. Bee 6 commenced his address for plaintiff (Xt> o.JO.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS—This Day.

(Before F. X,. Pri->ie. Esq., T. Macfarl&ne, Esq., and A. K. Taylor, Kpq., Justices of the Peace ) Drunk.—Alary Burtonshaw pleaded guilty to having been drunk in Chancery-street yesterday, aod was fined 53 and oosts.or 24 hours' imprison ment.

Failing to Contribute.—James Thomas Jesser was charged with failing to contribute towards the support of his son in the Industrial School.—Mr Pardy stated that the defendant had paia a pound, and the case was adjourned for a week.

Those Cows Again.—William Jennings was charged with depasturing four cows in unen closed land.—Mrs Jennings appeared for her nusband.—Constable Jones proved the o&.e, aod a fine of 20s and ooste -was inflicted. Alliged tmuKi/TY io a Hokse.—James bpear» and William Bridgeforfc were charge^ with cruelly ill-using a horse iv Conquest Place, Parnell.—Mr Thorno appeared for the defen dants—Mr Pardy stated the circumstances of the case.—Witnesses were ordered out of Court. —Percy Smith, of Conquest Place, Parnell deposed that on the 28th September last, his attention was drawn to the two men who had drays taking bricks into a field near his house. One of the cartegotstuck.and Spears was beatiDg the horse cruelly with a whip. This was shortly after noon. ISeveral hours later, witness's daughter tod him they were beating the horse again. He went out. and found the oart stuck again. He expostulated with the defen dants, and assisted them in getting the home out of the shafts. The horee was then so -weak that it was unable to stand.— Ethei Smith, a girl of 13 years, deposed that she was a daughter of the last witness. She saw the two men boating; the horse with their whips on the day in question. They also kicked the animal. She thoouht their action very cruel. The horse fell, aod they continued kicking it. They fastened a chain round its neck, and two other horses pulled it along the road.—The wit neee, who gave h<r evidence in a clear and straightforward manner, was cross-examined by Mr Thome.—Leopold Bußby gave corroborative evidence.—Edward Dines Halsteed deposed that he examined the horse, and found it suffering from dise*»o of. the kidneys, &c. It was an old horse. A horse w*«3 liable to be taken with an attack similar to the one in qu^lion inntavntly. He examined the horse the day after the alleged cruelty.—Wm. Brdigefcrt denied the alleged cruelty.—The Bench was of opinion that the case had not been proved, and it was dismissed.

Horses.—James Hanten was fined 5s and costs for allowing his horse to wander.—John Campbell was also "harged with allowing his horse to wander in Fr«r>k(yn-Btreet. Mr Camp bell explained the circumstances, and a fine of 5s and costs was inflicted.

A JTerocious Animal.—Alexander Walker, a youth, was charged with beinsr the owner of a dog which did attack one—Mrs Stitt—Defendant pleaded guilty, and stated that he had done away with the dog.—Fined Is and costs.

No Chain> Jeremiah. Ward was fined 53 and costs for neglecting to fasten the wheel of hia cart with the required chain. Obbcexk Language.—Daniel Sullivan was charged with making use of obscene language. —Mr Brock appeared for the defendant, and pleaded oruilty. He aleo apologised on hie behalf. —Mr Pardy requested the Bench to take a lenient view of the case.—Case dismissed, with costs.

Discharge or Firearms.—Samuel Houston was charged with discharging a. rifle in Karangahape Road on the 13th instant-— Mr Connel appeared for the defendant.— Constable McGilD deposed that lie was in Karangahape Road on Sunday laßt, when he heard * gun discharged. He went to the house of defendant, and found a rifle, having all the appearances of having been recently discharged. —Mr Herapath deposed to having h^ard the report, and seeing tbe barrel of a rifle projecting from the doorway of defendant's house.—Mr A. Kady g«,ve corroborative evidenoa.—The defence wa« that it was a revolver that was fired.— Defendant denied that the previous witnesses had seen a rifle proioctins: outside his door.— Some further evidence was taken, and the charge dismissed.

By-Laws.—Th« following punishments were inflicted, for breaches of the By-Laws:—James MoCurthy, 5s and costs; John Morrison, Is and costs ; James Ryan, 3s and costs ; Thos. Wilson, 23 and oosts; Geo- Graves, la and costs ; Alexander Campbell, Is and costs; Charles Inman, 2s and costs; J. W. James, Is and costs; Edward MoGariy, 2s Gd and coats; Jacaeß Delaney, 2s Cd and costs.

Several cases ware withdrawn This ooncluded the business,

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

(PER RINGAROOMA AT BLUFF.)

MFLBOURNE, October 16,

The Reform Bill has reached the Council and was read a first time yesterday, but no order has been made for a second read ing. It is thought the Legislative Council in tend to adopt the same tactics as the Assembly, when the Council Reform Bill will have to be hung up since the first read ing was moved by Mr Berry. Mr Cuther bert, who some months ago resigned as a member of the Council still acts as repre sentative of the Government in the Council, an^ advocates that all their measures except this particular one of the reform business in the Assembly have principally been or local interest. There are some hopes that the session may be brought to a close in November. PROSPECT OF A LOAN. A telegram has been received from the Chairman of the Associated Banks in Lon don, stating that as the money market is easier there is a probability of floating a two, or perhaps, three millions loan, if the Government undertake not to Intrude any further loan for twelve months at least. The Banks also suggest that the time and the minimum be left to their discretion, acting with the Agent-General The loan bill for five millions has now passed, and the debentures will be sent home next mail. The cable duplication question has been settled so far as the Cable Company is con cerned. They accepted all the terms, and it only remains for Messrs Berry and Burns to sign the contract on behalf of their res pective Governments, but it is believed that the New Zealand reduction will first have to be decided, and terms arranged for a reduction for press rates over the New Zealand cable. The Lands Commission some time since found that Mr A. C. Allan, Assistant Sur veyor-General, had been guilty of dummy ing land.and the matter havingbeen brought before the Cabinet, he is to be allowed to resign. TAMPERING WITH JURORS. A charge of tampering with jurors is at present before the Police Court, in wlftch David Henry, a well-known money-lender, is the principal defendant. THE PRIVILEGES OF THE ASSEM BLY. A despatch received by the Government contains the opinions of Law Officers on the question of payment on the authority of the Assembly, as recommended by the Govern ment here during the crisis. The Law Officers recognise an appropriation under 45th clause of the Constitution Act, but state that the Governor was not justified in signing warrants on the authority of the Lower House alone. BISHOP SELWYN. Bishop Selwyn, of Melanesia, was a passenger to England by the Garonne. BUSINESS. Business continues dull. Little im provement is noticeable. A large number of Cup horses have arrived from other colonies, but there is little betting and no alteration in odds. THEATRICALS. Sam_ Emery ana Wybest Reeve, two comedians, arrived per Chimborazo. Ada "Ward is also a passenger from the Cape.

th^% Sh?+ BerW *and Siadetf naye agreed contra two,^ eform Bills be referred to a anticipated that any result wiS be achKved.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

™ a A** NEWCASTLE, this day. Tie Attempt to Thiw off the "Cretin, ■ ■ . Figget's examination before R. M North croft and W. N. Searanck, J.P has lust concluded. The prisoner was fully dm mi^d^for trial. Mr jßrookfield prosecuted The prisoner made no defence beyond saving he knew nothing about it. One o£ the en pe drivers deposed that had,the lifeguard not been louver than those of some other en- WoSurred.^ '****"* "^ Probab*

. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day A miner named Bevin, while tipping the contents of a truck into the hopper at the Waitekaun, battery, missed bis. footing, and fell into the hepper, breaking hia wrist. . " " °

A telegram has been received from the .Premier, stating that necessary concessions will be granted to the Karaka Tunnel Association so soon as the association is iormed, and is empowered to receive a grant out of the goldfields vote for prospecting purposes. c v,n Ufo

MINING. Queen of Beauty.—The mine is much improved during the past few days. There is now a fine show of gold in the reefs of the bottom levels. The show of gold is better that any other mine here. The Waitekauri mines are improving. The tributers ot the Welcome crushed a small trial parcel, but the result is not encouraging. They are now prospecting in different portions of the mine, and are sanguine as to the result. No. 2 lode Caledonian, occasionally shows colours of gold when broken down. Crushing from it is proceeding.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PHH STAR SPECIAL WIRE).

WELLINGTON, this day. ATTACK ON MR LUCKIE.

The " Chronicle " last night has a fiery outslaught on Mr Luckie, accusing him of having changed the independent tone ot the "Post" to a servile support of the Govern ment, in order to secure the billet of Laud Tax Commissioner. The same article positively states Mr Luckie boasted of his appointment at the end of the session, and said all the patronage in the Department would be in his hand. Mr Luckie vehemently denies the story, and says it is circulated by his enemies, in order to create distrust between him and the pro prietors of the " Post." The "Chronicle Bulletin Board last night bore the word " The luckyie dog." The story has created some excitement in official circles.

NAPIER, this day.

SLR DILLON BELL AND MAORI VOTERS.

Mr Crawford, solicitor, inserted an ad vertisement in the "Telegraph" last night, in which he quoted another telegram from Sir Dillon Bell, in which Sir Dillon totally denies the correctness of the Wellington "New Zealander" report of his speech in the Legislative Council. SMALL-POX SCARE. The small-pox scare has settled down. Doctors Spencer and Hitchens both certify that the child has been lately vaccinated, and was not suffering from small-pox. THEATRICAL. Clinton's star company leave to-morrow for Gisborne. Simonsen's company is draw ing crowded houses. Mddle Charbonnet makes her first appearance this evening.

NELSON, this day. BURTON'S CIRCUS.

Burton's Circus was densely crowded asjain last niglit. The troupe leave for WeUington to-day.

[PRESS AGENCY],

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. In the case of Hewlings v. the Mander ville Road Board, an action to recover dama ges for trespass, a verdict was given for plain tiff for £50.

A. D. Austin has been appointed Resident Engineer of the Public Works Department for the district of Canterbury. The Govern ment have appointed Mr John Ollivier, district auditor, to hold an inquiry into the claim for compensation for lands taken for road diversion purposes by the last Pro vincial Government in Akaroa and other districts.

KELLY AND LEON'S MINSTRELS.

These soul-stirring, laugh-inspiring Mins trels, now performing at the Theatre Royal, had an excellent house last night in all parts, and especially in the dress circle. The opening pail consisted of ballads—comicand sentimental— chorus, duets, solos, trios, &c, The music was fa ultless in. point of execu tion, and the introductory overture by the Minstrels, a fitting lead-off. The songs of Mr Fredericks, uLat me kiss,those weeping eyes," and Mr Read, "On the bright, golden shore," were extremely beautiful in word and melody. The comic effusions, "George, tell me if you love me," by Mr Courtright ; and " Man of many names," by Mr Lester, were lively in style, and laughable in results. .The string of choruses, trios, and duets, were not less remarkable for their brevity than for their beauty. "Beneath my fair oneXwindow," was a pretty lovers' serenade, which might have been sung by some stricken Romeo, under the garden window. " The girl in advance of the Times," by the "Only Leon, "jwas immense throughout, and resulted in encores and volleys of applause from all parts of the ho"se. Mr Lester's stump oration on " Familiar Topics," was clever, and exhibited points of merit, but nothing specially remarkable ; the wit was not striking. Some of the intervening chat of the minstrels was really good, especially the littler^dialogue upon marriageable ladies, which had a bit of human nature in it. The rooster, "Robinson Crew so," was witty, and fairlyfcarried out. In the Ethio pian Farce, Japenese Tommy appeared as " Jack O'LanternV to much advantage, and displayed unexpected activity in his imper sonation. In the "Prinia Donna" which followed, the little ffellow showed up admirably as the " Princess," looking " brown, fat, and forty." The en tertainment is very amusing throughout, and nicely blended with good things for the diversities of taste. The orchestral per formances of the minstrels deserve a note of praise for their musical contributions to the hour of merriment and song.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

(PER PRESS AGENCY.)

INVERCARGILL, Monday. A destructive fire broke out in Dee-street last night. It was discovered by Constable Dommettat 10.30 in the shop, also residence, of Mr Lorensen, tailor. It was a wooden building, and the flames spread rapidly, seized on a small house on the north side, and outhouses in rear, and on south side took hold of Cordon's confectionery shop. By this time, about a quarter of an hour, the fire brigade arrived with two en gines, but as the supply of water was defi cient, and the canvas nose leaking, very little impression was made on the fire. The three houses were soon wrapped in flamen. The fire next seized Miller's tailoring establish* ment, but the brigade and others set to work, and pulled it down, and so stayed the progress of the fire. Five buildings, besides out-houses, were destroyed. The greater

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part of the contents of the houses, except Lorensen's, were saved, Lorensen says he left the house at 1.30, and did not go back till he heard the fire-bell ring. The follow ing are the insurances:—New Zealand, £125 on Lorensen's stock, £200 on Cordon's stock and house ;. Union, £300 on Cordon's bouse, stock and furniture, £200 on Miller's stock j National, £175 on Lorensen's stock; Phcanix, £100 on Cordon's house.



WANTED KNOWN, Mr. Dampier's Large Advertisement will be found In the 2nd oolumn of 4th page. J T7RTANTED, a first-class Cook for a T T country hoteL—Apply at this office be tween 10 and 11 to-morrow morning. fc "VSrANTEDT^B^ker.—Apply to John . ▼ T McNeill, Newmarket. W "ANTED, a smart active Lad.—M. Brearley, Butcher. Wakefield-street. J AN TED to Let, two Cottages, four « i rooms and six rooma; rent, 7s and ss.— ■ Apply to Mr. Rogers, foot of 6rey-stroet. W"" ANTED, Improvers to the Dress making.—A. Linabury and Co. WANTED, a Situation as Clerk in an j offloe or store by a steady, sober young ■ man;srood references.—Apply W.D.Y., at F. i Hull jun. & Co., Breakwater. \AT ANTED, Tenders for excavating to 1 Que!n- B a,° CtOber-Apply to Jlflnl"^ W r ANTED to Let, in a private family, ™wo Garnished Rooms, with uae of piano.—For address apply at this office. W "ANTED, an Improver or a Lad with „, . a, knowledge of the tools, to learn the " Coo£s?reet ng'~APPIy to W# yhOrt ' bottom of W "ANTED, One or Two Brickmakers, r. <-, or men accustomed to a Brickyard or ■ Pottery.—Apply at the Newton Pottery. WANTED, a Female Teacher for a t i Boarding School at Kawakawa, Bay of ■ islands; must be competent in music, arithmetic, ™L« "^a* 50! p?r S? nam« with- board and « residence.—Apply to Mrs James Tautari, Bay ■ ox Islands. W "ANTED, a good? Billiard Marker.— Apply at this office. "\\TANTED, for Gisborne, a BodymakeF BMiott«tr^t. USinS aDd Atkin> Coach BuiMer3 > T)CjT ANTED, two Unfurnished Rooms in to %? Ponsonby neighbourhood. State l^d^A^yj^^^^o^^ "Y^TANTED, a smart active Boy for the AppW^ml^^otL 6 WeU ÜBed to Cattle- W ANTED, a Woman as cook and laundress for hotel in country • eood wages—X. Heary's Registry, Shortland-atreet. WANTED KNOWN. — The Trousers we arc Making to Measure for a Guinea are superior to anything in the province.-L Phillips, Tailor, Quean-street. Fpu BUTCHERS.—Wanted a Slaughter- JL man.—Apply to J. Longley,' Onehunga. V^TAN TED, three Boarders. Terms— „:.*, 17s per week, separate room. Also, a Kitchen, with a fire-place.— Apply this office. W "ANTED, a Hatter, also a Finisher and ShaDer; liberal salary will be given. Permanent engagement. -Apply Almao & Co. Dunedin. ' ' W "ANTED, a Steady Young Man, _ accustomed to the business.—Apply to ■R. Rggves, Butcher, "Victoria-street. TO AGENTS.—Employment wanted by a steady trustworthy Alan, with long ex perience abont property Apply Star office. VITANTED, a strong Boy.—W. R. Hay- »_ ward, Mattress Maker, "Wyndham-etreet. WANTED, by a young man, a Situa tion on a Farm; several years ex penenoe.—Apply ut this office. 'ANTED KNOWN, that a Meeting of Master Tailors will be held at the Commercial Hotel, Shortland-street. on Thurs day, 21th instant, at 7.30 p.m. All are requested to attend. W "ANTED, a Hatter ; must be a first class Body-maker. Permanent work.— Almao & Co., Donedin. "ANTED, by a Single Man (23 years of age), a situation in any capacity where he can make himself useful.—Apply to Mr. De L'eau, corner of Albert-street and Durham-streets. "ANTED, by Thursday next, 8 p.m., Tenders for the erection of a three-room Cottage, at Ellerslie, near Station.—Plans, &c, to be seen at A. R. Ladd's, Karangahape Road Newton. "ANTED, a Boy for the cash desk ; must be well up in accounts. J. Cosgrave and Co. ' YX7ANTED, one or two respectable t V Apprentices to the Dress. Habit, and Mantle-making (Fitting and Cutting taught). —Apply to Mrs Atkinoon, Princea-streat. " WANTED, for the country, a useful General Servant Girl.—G. Holdahip, Custom-houße-Btreet. YST ANTED, a good General Servant; V V country girl preferred; references re quired.—For address apply to Mr. J. G. Whitta ker, American House, Queen-street. WAN TED to Sell, 18 Shares Waikato Steam Navigation Company, at £8 per share.—C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, a respectable Youth, as Assistant or Apprentioo for the Retaii Fancy Trade. — Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-etreet. "ANTED, a smart Young Man to ride for orders; one aocnstomed to the business preferred. — Apply to R. and W Hellaby. Butchers. Shortland-street. WANTED, Apprentices.—Mrs. Fargie, Dress and Mantlemaker, 98. Hobson-st. WANTED, a Mattress-maker, also a Draper's Assistant.—Holloway, Garlick and Cranwell. WANTED, a large Fireproof Safe.— Apply by letter, stating particulars, to " Commercial," this office. WANTED Known, Frilling, Frilling ! Wanted Ladie3 to buy my Id Frilling ; Brown Calico, at 3Jd per yard; atriped Stockings at Is per pair; Silk Lace, 4d to 9d per yard, usual price 9d to 2s 6d; Lace Neck-ties; Little Boys Hats, in straw and felt; Linen Hnck Towels. 7d and lOd, usual price 9d and Is 3d each; Ladies' Straw and. Muslin Trimmed Hata, also Hat Trimmings; Ladies' Costumes in latest Paris fashions; Ladies' Underclothing very cheap; a specially good line in Ladies' Night dresses at 12s, worth 16s ; White Feathers, 6d to to 12a each, very good value; Linen-faced Rink Collars, £d. each, or 5d per box; Turkey Red at 9d per yard; Blue Percale, suitable for trim ming Little Boys' Suits, at lOd per yard; Girls' Lisle Thread Gloves, from 5d per pair ; Berlin Wool.from 3d per doz; Parses 3d and 4d each; Silk Lace, usual price Is 9d per yard, but now sold by me at id, 6d, and 9d yard. This is the cheapest line of good Silk Lace in .Auckland. A job line in Ladies Cloth. Dress Buttons at 6d per card of three dozen. Ladies Leather Belts, now coming into fashion, reduced from the usual price of 3s to Is, and Is 3d each. Hair Pins, %& a box, in quantities of one dozen and upwards: much less to those who want to re-sell them again. Ladies Lace Falls, 9d to Is 3d each ; usual price, Is 6d to 2s 6d. New Dux Prince Arthur and Duke Collars at 6d per box, or 4s 6d per gross; sizes, 12,15, 15i, and 16, left. These Collars are the best value m Auckland. Hand some Puff Boxes at half-price; Violet Powder at London marked price; new make Ladies Dress Holders only 2d each. Other Goods too numerous to mention.—J. GREEN, three doors from Thompson's Grocery Store, 44, Victoria street, Auckland. WANTED, the inhabitants of Newton and surrounding districts to know that the undersigned has Opened a Grocery and Provision Store, opposite the Newton Hall, and hopes by keeping flrst-cla&s goods, and a small profit, to get a share ot public support. A trial most respectfully solicited. Terms strictly cash. —W. R. MoKi/WAIK. __. KAURI IN BAULK. WANTED, One Million Feet, assorted lengths and sizes, for shipment. Apply to THOMAS BROWN, Albert Hotel, Auckland. WANTED, 30 First-class Bushmen. None other need apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH CO. (LIMITED). W "ANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to know that I have now on hand a well selected stock of English and Colonial-made Boots and Shoes, which I am offering at very low prices. Boots and Shoes of every descrip tion made to measure on the premises. J. Simpson, Cheap.Drapery Boot Shoe Warehouse, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. Auckland, W~A~O~E~D X N OWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONK3T ADVANCED in SUM ' of «2 to £50 on personal security, re-t>ayable by "weekly nstalments, at Lv H. NEIUMKGE Auckland Loan Office, 165. Queen-street opp it© Savings Bank. :r^rr.*.t°»»s3B . _ ——



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NE"V • TCALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditoi - p££»lß7sr and of the Bankruptcy c Gkorgs Makkib, a Debtor. toSi Sin tWPti£y-that George Markie, of Paps the ColSnv of ?? vincial DJBtrict of Auckland, i Dated this 21st day of October. 1878 H. WILLIAMSON, Hdohks and Gkorgt . • De3U*y Registrar. Solicitors for the Debtor Shortland-strefct, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT 7 IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Crediton Act. 1876. and in the matter of thi Charles Veith, of Victoria-street Auckland, Boarding -house - keeper, i Debtor. ~*N£ U5? is hereby given that a General Meetini 1!, 0' the said <;hailes VeitbTwi^ be held, m the Buildings of the Supreme dourt Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 25th day of October S«f h^ F ot 12 °'clock for the pur S?vf£ f receiving my report, and granting th< said Debtor an order of discharge ladUlLas ml Dated thia 19th day of October 1878 THOS. MACi'^ARLANE, HHsprrH & Richmond, Trustee. Solicitors, Bank Buildings, Auckland. voLet. nnO LET, one or two Rooms, good view thteofflceHObS °n"atreet'~For address apply ai mo LET, Concrete 3-stalled Stable and -a. Coach-house, Official Bay.—Apoly to Brown, Campbell and Co. -o-vviy zc OFFICE on the ground floor to Let H White. Law Stationer, High-street. rF°- c LET '~Comfortable Bedrooms and bVvird ittinS? oom ' with or without HaJUL ~ Fr °Smore House, near .Lome-street rV°^ ETl and commodious _a_ tnree^toned House, head of Parnell rise S?o^- • front «X« «» main s+reet, and a com manding view of the harbour, &c. it Is ad rP°, T L^T «■ live-roomed Cottage on the i« New North Road, with half-acre of grass fTIO LET, a large Shop, with Dwellins- JLete° UAi;J? nicL ot We.Ues]ey and Lornl streets—App^y on the premisea to W. Crowther. rpO LET, Dairy Farm at Surrey Hills -a. Estate. Newton, good Dwellinir-honBA large cow-sheds, with every convlniS, and tL^S 8 2> f landJ sOßlfcion5 OBlfcion unequaled.—Ap^ly to street? ' ' Hobßon's Buildings, Shortland- Tenders. T ° B U- X L D ER s- NKSDAY, 30th October, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Carleton Gore Road. Plans. Sec, at my office. Stichbury's Buildines EDWARD BABTLEY, ' ; Architect. Hj[r^ BUILDERS. a?i?i?TO^4v m i.HjL?o.eived UP to noon on SATURDAY, ihe 26th instant, for the erection of a Buildinsr in Mechanics' Bay EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. FJIO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. *i.T^ naei ?s^ re luire<i np to noon of TUESDAY, the sth of November, for the Erection of a Brick Store at the corner of Victoria and Hood-streets, Hamilton, for Mr N. R. Cox. Plans &c, may be seen at my office, and duplicate drawings and specifications will be deposited at the office ol H. Allright, Engineer, Queen-street. Auckland, on and after tEe 20th lllSl-clTlt. . ' THOMAS H. WHITE, Hamilton. October 11, 1878. Architect. rjIENDERS are required up to noon of vT^-i/i- Thursd!;S:forrelnovln^ one Cottage and SC^ s ,Vp^a De dli abß ßl se .FOrplaDS' afply at fTHENDERS are invited by the Mount t-r^j t -^' lyeTt 0i66110* Board until MONDAY, R.ntih^- Vfm^ er '-forl<sartinS5 artinS Scoria Ash and ±Sroken Metal during the current year, as may be required. Information fronfthe Secretary. A. K. TAYLOR, ■_ Chairman. fpO BUILDERS. ATn6^36l^^^!?- 6 received to noon on Monday, th 28th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Symonds-street cv"li<JM vi a EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. rji R y the DUNEDIN BEER, MARSHALL AND COPSLAND'S. MR. SWALLOW begs to announce thai he has a vacancy for one Pupil (Piano forte. Organ. Harmony, &c.)-Eden Crescent October 15, 1878. mELEGRAPH BOOKS in duplicate foi Wv Sale h at this offoe. Books 100 and 20( Jg-g REWARD.—Lost, this afternoon Q*? 3.-11- between Queen-street junction anc Watermans Dining Rooms, a yellow colouret Leather Purse, containing three £1 notes anc papers.—The above reward on returning sam« at Waterman's Dining Rooms, Queen-street. LOST, this morning, between Freeman^ Bay and Queen-street, Part of a Gold ffar ring.—Jfinder please leave same at this office. IOUND, Money, on Cheltenham Beach Apply to RM, at Mr. Edson's, Chemist Queen-street. OST,gin the Lavatory at Mr. Waters' Confectioner, Queen-street, on Thursday 10th instant, between 1 and 3 p.m., a Gold Rim with hair, and the word " Mother' in separat< etters round it.—Finder will be rewarded oi caving same with Mr. Waters. LOST, on Saturday last, between St Stephen's Road and Remuera, a Lady': Black Cloth Jacket—By leaving the same a this office a reward will be given. TpINALN O T I C E The Greatest Racing Kvent of theAustrala n vC o^S 1?3 T" 111 P°sili^ely CLOSE on SATUfi DAY, zoth instant. JJJJTE R T^A I N M E N T An Entertainment will be given in th Franklin Road School-room, on THURSDAY EVENING next, the 24th instant. The firs part will consist of an original conversation b the friends of Newmarket; the second part wii be singing and recitations by the children. T commence at 7.30. Admission: Adults, 6d Children, 3d. Proceeds will be devoted to th tociiooi i 1 una. ■^^^^"pIOR GISBORNE DIRECT Auckland Steamship Co. (Limited) The Company's s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the abov I port at 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd inst. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. MARRIED Lady, accustomed t tuition, who has a small select class fc young ladies, is desirous of obtaining three c four additional pupils for advanced branches t education.—Address, Alpha, Box 90, Post Offic



" —, <• Meeting's. £1 I T V EAST. 7 " ]V*R. W. L. REES will meet his Constituents, g at the CHORAL HALL, on WED NESDAY EVENING next, the 23rd instant, at i half-past seven o'clock. t '|IKADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUBj 1 h^Mo*?^? 1 Meeting of the above Club will be „ P *S<^ Bn£ ie3 VY 1*1 also be taken fOT the 150 yards Handicap, to come oft on the 26th inst . ROBERT E.ELUS, ' Secretary. For Sale. XpOK SALE OR LEASE— .*. A First-rate Baking, Confectionery, and ■Biscuit manufacturing Business, established 15 S'Wf' 1 situated in a populous district, and *w& a large family trade. The premises are •ISSSSri. co°slst»?S of a large shop, with, 1 Stahw diou? dwelling-house, Bakehouse, store, For f all particulars apply to : J. M. & J. MOWBRAY, 1 -^ ■ .._ ■ ■ - ■ ■ Queen-street. TpOR SALE, or Lease, " Hunston Hall," • hnno«a.i^? eo? nd com*ortable residence in One fif^^y^g, asgsssA £n^™ a ' 5rf 00Iged Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty^ fc^ ■ "^Si^SS 1*1 of AucMand.-S.VaUe Land Agent, Shortland-street. tOs /?. R .fCUE.-80 acres first-class c^y Land, 1J miles from Opotiki township^— S. Vaile, Land agenj^ghortland-street. &4 &Fh —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of Firsfe. cM^t-OtP. class Land, all fencedand in grass* gap ?aa jfSsr&sF-ssaetht |SStia Snd!s^t HOttSe ' **"*."**«»» gog^^e^Vaile, House and Land £250 ~^^ iL"ByiLT HOUSE of fou£ Valle. Houße and Land Agent. Shortland-street •£4-f&0 -MO.UNT BSUJBW, 3 acres of Voi: c&^\y \y. can i C T , and aU fenced d gr " &ft a ,n?ch^ with House of srßoms cowshed, 2ioo gaUon cistern. &c—S. VaSe Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-street. X>l O toW f«BNT. on Building Soctetar •SO-LIF principles, or on other terms tosuft Land and Estate Agent, 3. Vulcan Lane.^ TO THE HEADS OP AUCKLAND FAMILIES. NE W BOOTS ! Nfl W BOOTS! NEW SHOE 3! A MONTH'S ChlaV BOOT SALE. F. STEPHENS Has Bought at Auction a LABGM cg£B^?S*£igF R igr8 AN3> These Goods are of most Superior Quality and Finish, were sacrificed at the auction, and will NOW BE SOLD at VERY LOW PRICES* viz.:— 5 Gents' Calf Elastic-sides for 10s 6d Gents' Lace-up Boots, 12a 6d Ladies' New Patent Double Tie Derby Walk i?f \ £? Sh ™s noY aema S at 12s 6d. (This is a fashionable and attractive Shoe) Seasemn r°a?i2 Oxford 16a Walldns Shoe now Ladies' Pretty 12a 6d Dress Shoes are now 93 6d Lad beu s t £?_%?§?£»» <BackHwer 6 H" 6d,. C^o PBs eTpS pfiri 63' Eid ElaStiC ' frOm 5s « The whole Consignment is offered to the Public at similar Cheap Rates during the next month. F. STEPHENSi Jfig^ JT 0K WAITARA DIRECT. The fast and favourite p.a. HAURAKI Captain Holmes, will leave the Onehunea, For freight or passage apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Orders to collect ? SSS-^ ar,nac^ Co-s (Limited), or at W. gro^pTdSateh?' Queen-Street ' meet with T«HE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), AFFORD UNUSUAL FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers of T^ CoJ npanJ t51"61^ 4! 16 Stoeet, Tap tne Main. Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, . , c , TTT , T ,^°o fc Path' an<l Premises. And SUPPLY a METER, keeping the whole in order, Established 1817. - . Paid-up Capital .. ... £1 Oftft oon Reserve Fund ." £I'SoOO This Bank is prepared to make sioepial arrangements for Deposits lodged' for fixed period's, and to transact all other BanMn£ baton? 3 °n t0 be ascertained on appl£ Auckland Branch T. H. IVSY, Manager JJLLERSLIE GARDEN S> ATHLETIC SPORTS WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, 13th NOVEMBER, tho Day Proclaimed for Public Holiday, instead of 9th November. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. HOUSEHOLD "FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, SEWING MACHINES, TOOLS, &c. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at Arthur's Mart Furniture Department, at 12 o'clock Household Furniture and Effects, an assort ment of second-hand, removed to Mart for con venience of the sale, the property of a gentle man leaving Auckland; also, Engineer's Tools ' vS- tors^- ana varL® d lofc of New Furniture and. Effects, Tinware, Stoves, Ranges, Ovens. \- SB WING MACHINES. I 2 by Wheeler & Wilson , 2 ditto ditto, half-cabinet . 1 by Wright & Mann s I by Newton & Wilson 1 by Grover & Bake '■ 1 by Gibbs & Co. 1 by Simpson 4 2 by Britannia Co, TO-MORROW. 13 casks CHATHAM ISLAND BEEF , 100 CANTERBURY CHEESE 10 cases HAMS AND BACON. } G. W. BINNEY - | W ILL 1 To-m<??i 3 Terms at Sale.