SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKB-JgS^grSStSJfiLffl S- N SBT.—This ICvening. 6.i5 SUN RISK.-To-morrow Morning, 5.14 MOONS AOR.-Last Quarter, 19th, 6.49 p.m.

ARRIVALS LAST EVENING.

TO-DAY. May Queen, ship, Tatchell. from London lona, s.s., Farquhar, from Russell Saucy Kate, schooner. McKenzie, from Russell Fanny, cutter, Rickett3, from Wangaroa

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

Tubal Cain, schooner, Lewis, for Levuka Fanny Kelly, ketch, Tupp, for Whangaroa

TO-DAY- Sea Breeze, schooner Sylya, for Russell Ness, cutter, Diaz, fc Tairua Phoenix, cutter, Youlden, for Tairoa,

IMPORTS.

Per May Queen from London-Plain cottons, £25 ; colored cottons, £36; woollens and worsteds, £23 ; linen in case. £3; Silk and cottons, £13; waterproof and indiarubber goods, £6; millinery, £27; silk and velvets, £10; ribbons, W: hater da^herv, £490; umbrellas. £152; apparel. £8oO: twoets and ruirs £221; straw hats, £12; dressed taX £7; wrought' leather, £750- saddlery, £U3; floor cloth, £18; blacking, 2 packages, rails Sad general machinery, £1552 • books, £307; paper? 46 cwt.; stationery, £12; upholstery, £284 ; bruslrsvare, £25; plated and papier mache goods, £32 • toys, £25; perfumery, £42; punting mate rials £10 • chain and anchors, 3 tons ; hardware svnd cutlery, £425; bar and rod iron, 1 ton; pig iron, 35 tons; paint colors, £7; flint glass, £2; china and earthenware, £85 ; canvas, £o9; slatce, 8 tons; cordage, £23; lines and twines, £9: ce nvmt, 100 barrels; marble, £20; brandy in bulk .300 proof gallons ; brandy in case, 380 proof gal lons; British spirits in case, 75 proof gallons; perfumed spirits, 22 gallons ; beer glass, 10 bar re's of 36 gallons each; mustard, £90 ; blue, £16; white salt, 50 tons ; assorted oilman s stores, £4b; cocoa. 22 cwt.: chocolate, 2 cwt.; British, and. foreign candles, 22 cwt.; confectionery and peel, 30 cases ; apothecary ware, £wts. The declared value of cargo, £7,SO;>.

ARRIVALS OF THE MAY QUEEN FROM LONDON WITH 250 IMMIGRANTS.

The signal of a ship inside Tirit.iri was hoisted at' the signal station, Mount Victoria, North Shore, at an early hour this morning, and as she has been expected for some o ays past, it scarcely required the numbers of the vessel to be shown to confirm tTi« fcehef that she was the May Qneen from London. She rounded the Heads shortly after eleven o'clock, and came to an anchor in the stream off the railway wharf at about noon. The .May Queen is a fine iron ship of about 752 tons resistor, and is com manded by Captain Tatchell, who made many friends during the -visit of the vessel to this port last year. Mr Longmore also comes in his Old position as chief officer. The return of both gentlemen to the port will, therefore, be hailed with pleasure by many, with whom they were ■previously acquainted. The ship was boarded by Mr Bvophy. Immigrant Officer, and Dr Philaon. Health Officer, who examined the im migrants on board, and granted a clean bill of health. The immigrants, in answer to the customary questions aa to whether or not they were satisfied with the treatment they had re ceived on the voyaare, one and all renlied m the atSxmative. They^speak highly'of the care and attention bestowed upon them by Captain Tatchell and his officers. Tho passage has been a very pleasant one, occupying only 90 clays from Plymouth. Good weather was experienced durinc the ereater part of the timo. and the vessel made some good running, especially so between the Cape and Tasmania, which was done in 13 days. Captain Tatchell used hi 3 utmost endeavours to amuse and interest the immigrants during the voyage, and organized amusements of various descriptions, -which oida great deal towards making the Jtime pass pleasantly by. There were two births during the passage, and four children died. The last death took place only three days ago. Great praise is due to tVie officers appointed for the purpose for the excellent conduct of the s;ns;le men and women during thn voyage, and we are alad to say that no cases of insubordination have been reported. On the contrary, all appear to lie hitthly pleased with the actions of those placed in authority over them. Tho matron was Miss Clara Grdosmith, and the Constables—Messrs Charles Norgrove, » dwin Stewart. John Cotter. Robert O-borne, Domimick Dnprgan, and Moses Bates. Mr George Percy, the surgeon, is highly spoken of by all on board. We are indebted to Mr Longmore, chief officer, for the follow ing report of the passage :-The ship May Queen, 732 tons register, Captain Tatchell, left East India Docks on Saturday, July 13th, and arrived an Plymouth on Tuesday, the 16th; took on board 250 immigrants, and left Plymouth on the 20th with southerly wind. Fine weather and Steady north-easterly breezes were experienced till off Madeira on the 26th August. Thence to the Equator, which was crossed on August 17th, in longitude 26 deg. 30; mm. "VV.; fine weather and westerly wind. The south-east trades were picked np on August 17th. in latitude ldeg. 36min. S., and longitude 28deg. 57min., W., but they proved bad, and the ship had to tack three times Lost the trades on the 26th. in latitude 19dtg. 21oain.,} S., and longitude 34deg. 40min., W. Kast and north east winds were then ex perienced for a tew days, thence to the meridian of tho Cape, which was passsed on September 12th, in latitude 43deg. 7tnin., 3., light baffling wiaos from the south-ea3t. After rounding tho Cape, encountered strong south-west ejalet and squalls, accompanied by rain and snow, Passed the meridan of Tasmania on October 4th, 18 days from the Cape. The vessel was then 7/ days out. Thence to the North Cape, which was Sighted on Thursday last, strong gate from the Northward, the vessel havii.g to beat all the way. Down the coast experienced light winds from the south-west. Tiritiri was sighted lasi Eight, and the anchor let go in harbour at nooi BIRTHS. The following were tho births during th< % (le!t.'— On September 22, Robert Tatchel Stapleford Gent. IiowARDS —On October 5, George May Queei Edward,. DEATHS . The deaths were as follows: — Giles.—On August 18, Lizzie G. Giles, age< Nbmonl—On Ausmst 24, Elizabeth NelsOE SlGffiNT.—On October 16, Robert Tatchell Staple ford Gent, aged 24 days. Pearson.—On October 17, Lizzie Pearsor aged 8 months. '2ha May Queen brings a small cargo of generc merchandise, valued at £7,800, one saloon pas senger, Mra Mullina, and 250 immigrants, equt to 215 V statute adults, as follows :— Married Couples:—Bate: Moses, 25 -. Annii 26 ■ Lucy, infant. Cox: George P., 44; Emms 43'• Charles, 20 ; Emma, 18. Crawford: Jame: 28' Sarah, 28, Duggan: Dommick, 29; Annii 25 '• Kate, 4; Bridget, 2. Edwards: Henry, 32 Caroline, 31; John H., 7: Edmond W., 4 Robert C, 1. Fothergill: William, 28 ; Eliz: beth, 31; James W., 8. Gent: Herbert, 37 Eliza 35• Eliza A., 13: Herbert T., 12; Jame R 10; Florence, 8. Giles: Stephen, 31; Mai 28" Edith M., 6; Walter H., 3; Lizzie, infan Goodwin : Thomas, 35; Bessy, 34 • Mary_ J., £ John 7; Lizzie, 5; Joseph, 3; Thresa, infant Guest: John, 2G; Mary E., 27; John, infant Hamilton: John, 44; Sarah, 32; Robert, S Maud infant. Hitchen : John, 27; Ellen, 2f Thomas, 7; Lilly, 4; George F., 1. Hurle: Johj 37-Elizabeth, 38; Edward 14; Kate, 12; Am; 7•' Agnes, 1. Kenerley: Joseph, 33 ; Maria, 3i John 9; William, 4; George, 2; Bertha, infan Lee: Emerson, 26; Jane, 24; Sarah A., 1. Mot Thomas G., 30; Eliza, 30; Rose, 8; Suannah, 3 Thomas infant. Morris : James, 30; Sarah I 26 Nelson: John, 24; Elizabeth, 24; Ellen, t Mary T 4; Elizabeth, infant. Norgrove Charles, 40; Jane, /40; George, 21; Sarah, IS Emily, 17; David, 13; Charles, 10; Jane, *t Edith 2. Pearson: George, 27; Elizabeth, Zi George T., 2 ; Lizzie, infant. Phillips: John, 2 Mary 21. Phillips : Joseph, 24; Emma, 2 Robinson: William, 38; Grace, 36; John, 11 James, 11; Roomly: David, 27: Mary A.,2f William, 7; Elizabeth, 4; David, 2. Ropei John, 28; Mary, 23-; John E., 21. Stewart Edwin, 24; Agnes F., 21. Stevens: Thomas, 4! Mary, 45; Thomas; 22; James, 20; Mary J:, 11 Margaret, 16 ; William, 14; John, 11;, Elizabetl 8 • Ambrose. 5. Stribley: William, 25; Mai J 27. Sullivan : James, 30 ; Ellen, 24; Mar; 3 • Michael, 1. Teesdale : George, 31: Margare 29 • George, 6; Charles F., 4; Mary L., 1. Single Men:—Allen, John, 21; Atkinsoi John 20; Barret, George, 22; Batchelor, Wi liam 31; Beams, Edmund, 32; Bone, Thoma 25- William, 22; Bracewell, Charles, 23; Buckle; James, 24; Burke, Patrick, 24; Carmod; Maurice, 23; Casey, Michael, 24; Conne! Richard 22; Connor, Thomas, 21; John, 2c Cottie, John, 21; Donovan, John, 25; Doonaj Robert 20; Greaves, David, 20 ; Guest, Georg 18° Hay James, 21; Hughes Peter, 22; K3ni Nathaniel, 20; Lee, John 23; Livane, Michae . 22 • Mcßride, James, 19 ; McCraken George A ,20 • McDavitt, Farrigle, 20; McDevitt, Denis, 2 McGarrv Patrick, 23; McKmlay, Michael, 2( MfeNamlra, John, 21; Maher, John 2c Matthews, John, 21; Moffat, Joseph, 20 ; Johj 18; Herbert, 12; Moore, Maurice, 21; Mora- Joseph, 21 Mulcahy, John, 20; MulvenJ James. 23; Murphy, Eugene, 26; Nelson Josep] 34; Michael, 31; Noonan, John, 22 ; Osbora Christopher, 20 ; Robert, 25; Pinder, John,, 1< Shugg, Charles, 26; Smith, Jessie, 21; Stratte: Joh:>, 21; Sullivan, John, 20; Eugene, 18; Jen miah, 14; James. 12; Thomas, John, 27; Walsl James, 20; Welsh, John, 20; Woodford, Ed ware 19 ; Young. John W., 20. Single Women:—Bainbridge, Margaret, 22 Bamett, Eliza A., 32; John/ Henry, 10; Botnj Priscilla. 21; Blay, Matilda, 25; Connel, Marj 19 • Collins, Mary, 21; Driscole, Mary, 18 Catherine, 15; Enright, Margaret, 20; ToswelJ Qnrnh A 19: Gallagher, Annie, 18; Goodwin Catherine, 60; Grossmitn, Clara, 26; Handley Mar 7 21; Hughes, Alice, 20; Hooper, Ellen, 40 -Hopkins, Alice, 19; Webster Mary A,, 34 Frnma £ 16; Constance, 13; Brenda, 4; Wil S™pU) i. Looby, Catherine, 24; Mary, 22 Tn^ord! Josephfce, 32; WiUiam H., 7; ■ Chiles F., 6; M?GarrV, Catherme 18; McGrath Miller, Agnes, 33 Mjnog^e Mul]in ' s Cather ;

Ellen, 22; Tippins, Emma, 15 ; Tuohy, Ann, 20; Young, Agnes, 21. ■ ■ . . The nationalities of the immigrants are as follows i-Knglish, 61; Irish, 86; Australian, 1 ; The are classified as under .— F arm labourers, 61; general female servants, 33; cooks, :!; wheelwrights. 3-carpenters, 3; farmers 2 • gardeners, 2; boot and shoemakers, 3; sawyer. J : shepherd, 1; butchers, 2; painters, ■2 ; briokmakera, 2: porter 1 • dairymaids, 4; engine-fitter, 1; land steward, 1; smith, 1; tailor, 1; railway foreman, 1; ploughmen, 4; printer, 1 • farm servant, 1; machine fitter, 1; house maids 5 ; needlewoman, 1; pupil teacher, 1; tailoress, 1; nurses, 4; mill-worker, 1. The immigrants, taken a* a whole, are a fine class of people, and should prove good colonists. The men aie principally farm labourers, and the great majority of the women domestic servants. They are all strong and healthy-looking, and appear hopeful and satisfied in rogard to their future prospects. The immigrants were landed at the Railway Wharf this afternoon by the North Shore Kerry Company's steamers, and were provided with quaiters at the Immigration Barracks.

The s.s., lona arrived from Russell this morn ing with 40 sacks and 2 boxes gum. 1 bundle sheepskins, 20 sacks oysters, 2 baskets, 1 box. and 2 kits fish, 12 head cattle, 99 feet timber, 3 baKS wool, 2 bags fungus, and several passen gers. The schooner Tubal Cain sailed last evening for Levuka with a general cargo of merchandise, a number of sheep, andthefollowinarpassengers: Messrs Henry Wilson, Douglas, Harrop, J. R. Walker, Henry Tyler, and Richard Brotherton. The barque King Oscar was towed on Thurs day last from Port Aibert to Nicholson s mill by the s s. Durham.

BARQUE ON THE COAST.

A t^leerram has been received from the Harbourmaster at Russell, stating that, a barque ra9sed South at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. There was a strong south-west wind blowing at the time, and the vessel, which will probably be the Avona from London, should arrive here some time to-morrow.

Tho s.s. Southern Cross is advertised to leave for Napier on Monday eveniog next.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Westport, this day. Tbs p.s. Luna sailed for Onehunga at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

Electricity looalta' applied means healthy stimulation of the vital forces.—Kxtracts from the "Dictionary of Tjeilowl and Surgical Know ledge," Houlston and Wright Paternoster Row. 1563. Page 516. Paralysis, ttheumntism and Gout.—" The n«xt agent is of inportance—one that is perfectly free from every risk, and may be as SHfely prescribed by a non-professional as by a medical man; that agent is Galvanism, produced by the superior mode of administra tion by Pulvermaoher's Chain Bands and Belts. By the proper application of these, a steady cur rent of galvanic fluid will bo carriod through the spine, and the base of the head, to the several parts affected." Sea " Medical Galvanism."— Agent for New Zealand:—G. AICKIN, The Pharmacy,' Quern-street, Auckland. The premature decay of beauty in many of our women, and the rapid advances of age, argue an unhealthy condition of the system or a pal pable neglect of their sanitary status. What is commoaiy known among the ccx as ennui, is nothing more or lesa than lassitude resulting from some defectire organism or special affec tion. It matters not how delicate the frame, how sensitive the system, how exquisitely strung the nerves, moderate doses oC Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps will eradicate the causes and produce the most beneficial results. "Carpe Diem," which literally translated means pluck the day, liberally construed, signi fies seize the occasion. It is an old Roman maxim by which its people acted, and thus becsmo famous among the nations of the world. Neglected ailments soon become chronic, and once deeply rooted are difficult of rotnoval. On the first symptoms of any of the maladies for which, it is specifically designed, " Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps" will not only check its course, but po tonify the parts as to render them incapable of sudden relapses.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Maii.B wiiiii Close ah Undbk i~ For Thames, on Monday next, at 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Waihoke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Wanaka, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. ■For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui. per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Whitianga. Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at i p.m. For Napier, per Southern Croas, on Monday next, at i p.m. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, on Friday, 25th inst., at 5 p.m. For Australian Colonies, Batavia, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, per s.s. Australia, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Ladybird, immediately after arrival of b.s. Australia. S. B. BISB, Chief Postmaster.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A Constant Reader.—The Grand Jury list is made up by the Sheriff. "We are not aware that there is any particular rule to guide his selection.

W hen You Wish to JTurnis/1 Your Souse, obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informa tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have ately purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-price ! Also, just opened up, a large lot o£ Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. Just received, some magnificent all-wool Kidder minster Carpets, for dining and bed-rooms ; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels and Felt Carpets : the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of House Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron Brass, Kauri, Cedar, Rimu, and Mottled Kauri j with Wardrobes, Drawers, |Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Linoleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid, and Goods delivered Free of Charge to any part of the town. Catalogues sent Post Free. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Arcade," where, in addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— HOLLOWAY, GAELICS, AND CRANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland

BIRTHS.

MBLVILLB.—On 4th October, at Te Kopura, Wairoa, Mrs. Alexander Melville of a daughter ; both doing well. THOMPSON.—On the 16th October, at her re sidence, New Plymouth, the wife of Kalph H. Thompson, Esq., of a son.

DEATHS.

CRTSPB.—On the 18th October, at the residence of her son-in-law. S. O. G. Vickers, Mount Bden, Jane, widow of the late Joseph Criape, of Stan'ako, Mauku. The funeral will leave her late residence, Mauku. on Sunday, t,ho 20th, at % p.m.

DALTON.—On the 17th October, at Tauranga, Edward Dalton, formerly of Auckland, the be'oved and only son of Michael and Jane Dalton, aged 19 years.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News and The Echo.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1878.

For the cause that acks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the £ood that we can do.

The Harbours Act, which passed§through all stages in the House of Representatives yesterday, effectually settles the dispute between the City Council and Harbour Board with reference to the city representa tion on the Board. The legislature looked at thematter iD a totally different lightfrom that favoured by our morning contemporary, under inspiration. The Act takes away from the Board the absurd power conferred on 3ittiug members by the Provincial ordinance' of filling in all vacancies, and provides that in every case a retirement shall be filled up by the authority that made the original appointment. If there is a single representative principle in the Board, this rule—which applies to every other public body—should be made applicable to it. If it were desirable to make the Board a clique, as the " Herald " seems to think, a good deal might be said in favour of conferring on its members the right to choose their own colleague?. The Act further provides that the three representatives of the city shall be members of the Borough Council, and shall forfeit iheir seats at the Board whenever their places in the City Council become vacant. In the case of Christ church, Invercargill, .New Plymouth, Oamaru, Wanganui, and some other Boards, a certaiu proportion of the members of the respective Harbour Boards are elected by the ratepayers of the Borough. Of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, two membeis are elected by the ratepayers of Christchurch and two by the ratepayers of the Borough of Lyttelton. In Auckland, the vote of the burgesses on their representatives at the Harbour Board vpill be felt, and properly felt, although in a less direct way. The new Harbour Board is thus constituted :

Thirteen members, viz. :— Members nominated or appointed by Governor, 3 ; 1 member by succession—the chairman for the time being of the Chamber of Com merce ; members by election : three elected by Borough Council of thecity of Auckland, being members of such Council; one to be elected by each of the District Boards of the highway districts of Ponsouby and Devon port, and one by the Borough Council of Parnell; three by and out of the persons who shall have paid £2 or upwards of port, harbour, pilotage, or wharfage dues withiu the port of Auckland during the preceding year, or who at the time of such election shall be, or within 28 days preceding such election shall have been, the owners or part owners, and whose names shall appear as such owners or part owners within such 28 days on the books of the Custom-house at Auckland of any vessel to the extent of 20 tons and upwards." As affecting the question of Mr Masofield's appointment by the Harbour Board, which formed the subject of Mr Peacock's vote of censure last Wednesday, the Act does not have any immediate effect. If the Board insists upon it, and Mr Masefield chooses to accept nomination, he may hold the seat in defiance of the Council until the Ist of .January next, when the new Act comes into operation. Unless, in the meantime, he secures a seat in the Council,however,he would then be compelled to retire in compliance with Clauses 20, 21, and 22 of the Act, which require that existing Boards shall be constituted in ac cordance with the provisions of the new Act. Mr Cosgrave, being a member of the Coun cil, might still stick to his seat, as the Act has not retrospective action. In future, however, the seats of city members at the Harbour Board will become vacant concur rently with the retirements from the Council.

The bill places restrictions, but too late to prevent the reckless alienation of Auck land harbour endowments, upon the leasing of lands. After a long discussion, both in the Legislative Council and House of Representatives, the power of a Board to lease "was limited to 50 ' years, and a provision, inserted requiring that in all cases of leases over 21 years the rent pay able should be at least fifty per cent higher at the expiration of the first 21 years than during that period. The legislature doubt less felt that some check should be placed on the prevalent disposition to mortgage the future; and that provided in the clause as adopted is of a very moderate kind. The Act further brings all reclamations immedia tely under the jurisdiction of the adjoining borough or other local body, which may prescribe the width of streets, and, if it please, take land for the purpose. As the Municipal Corporations Act, however, requires that all streets of the kind shall be completely formed, drained, and channelled, before being taken over, the settle ment of the moot point between the city and Harbour Board with reference to the construction of roads on the reclamation is no further advanced, except that the City Council has complete power to enforce municipal regulations over the harbour property.

The irritating interruptions of cable make the news of the certainty of a dupli cate line very ■welcome. Last time the cable between Singapore and Batavia waa at fault, now it is on the other side of Java, and that now familar place Ban joewangi figures largely in. the messages announcing repairing operations. It may be explained to the uninitiated that Banjoewahgi is the town in Java where the shore end of the Darwin cable, is fixed.

-T-k youli fe X|ban named Michael Maher, aged 23j was^admitted as a patient into the Hospital this morning. The unfortunate man had been working at "Whangaroa, flay of Islands, and a few days ago he had his right thigh crushed between two heavy logs of timber, -which caused serious contusions. His wounds received prompt attention, and he is doing as well as can be expected. It isrumoured that the Waimate murderer Hirokihas saved the hangman's fee, by dying of gunshot wounds inflicted in the attempted capture at Opunake. From par liamentary telegrams it will be seen that Titokowaru repudiates any intention to ill treat the pursuing party, who got into a row at Parihaka. A man named Eobbits was killed yester day, while engaged in the Harbour Works of New Plymouth. He was at work at the Sugar Loaves, when he was struck by a fall of earth, and buried beneath. He was im mediately got out by his fellow-workmen, and died within ten minutes of the accident. Robbits was unmarried, and a new arrival by the Hurunui. At the Christchurch Board of Health meeting, the medical officer reported 98 cases of contagious "diseases during the year, of which the mortality had been seven. The health of the boroughs during the year had been remarkably good. He also pointed out the great importance of an increased water-supply to the city. It was resolved to make representation to the City- Council on the subject. Many friends will welcome the return of Captain Tatchell, of the ship May Queen, after another prosperous nm. The worthy skipper made himself very popular during his last visit to our port. Full particulars regarding the voyage of the ship, the names of the immigrants, . classification of trades, &c, appear in . our shipping columns. Mr Walters has received a letter from Mr Cox, of Isew South Wales, stating that the mare Peeress has dropped a magnificent colt, by Yattendon. Mr Cox describes it as the finest colt he has seen by that celebrated sire. The Fanny Fisher filly, by Traducer, which has arrived, is a splendid, well-grown animal of good promise. At the meeting of the Christchurch Drainage Board yesterday, it was found that no tender had been sent for construct ing the sewers on the north side of the Avon; the estimate for which, by the Board engineer, is £10,000. The Board resolve^ to commence the work at once with its own men.

Referring to our local last evening on the establishment of baths at the North Shore, we are informed that the meeting held on Thursday evening was the outcome of the spirited action of some residents at the lower end of this suburb, who have quietly met and subscribed a good round sum, secured a subsidy of or near an equal amount from the local District Board, also a liberal subscription from the Steam Ferry Company, advertised and accepted and tenders for a really first-rate totara-pile and buttressed bath, with fencing, bathing house, &c, complete, just in front of the Masonic Hotel, upon the site granted by the Harbour Board ; where there is always calm clear water, with good shelly beach, and no danger from strong tides or other cause to the most timorous. This will be a boon for ladies and children, not only for the district, but for the Auckland public generally. The brcaking-up ball of the A ] bert dancing class will take place on Wednesday evening next, in the Lome-street Hall. Mr W. TT Donald will act as M.C.," and Messrs. Davis and Reed's quadrille band -vrill provide the dance music.

The strike of 25,000 nail-workers of South Staffordshire, which took place in the beginning of August, is not to be wondered at when it is known that the wages paid for many classes of work will only enable a man to earn on an average 13s or 14s a week, if he works hard the whole six days; aud in some cases the utmost earned is only 8s a week. Women and children add to the family income by a few shillings laboriously earned, but at the best the total is a wretched one. The Rev. Mr Carrick is announced to preach to-morrow morning in St. Luke's Church, Remucra. A special service for children will be held in the afternoon, when Mr Carrick will deliver an address. On Monday evening an evangelistic service takes place in St. Luke's. Particulars of Sunday services at the churches of the city will be found in the usual column. The evening service for the people will be held in the Theatre Royal at the usual hour. The Beres ford-street Congregational Church anni versary services will be held to-morrow. Preachers, morning : Rev G. Bond ; even ing : Rev J. Robertson ; and the afternoon address by Rev R. Taylor. Concerning the letter from Mr R. J. Feltus in our last evening's issue, referring to the sale of damaged fruit and other goods in auctions, we are informed that the Sani tary Inspector some few days since received instructions to call on the auctioneers and wholesale vendors to warn them that they were equally liable,and would be proceeded against, if found selling (whether privately or publicly) rotten fruit or other articles of food, in an unwholesome condition. There is no denying that there must be no favour shown to wholesalers any more than re tailers.

Mr tV. L. Rees is expected by the s.s. Wanaka to-night, having been retained by Mr Lusk, solicitor to Mr McGee in the suit of McGee v. the Auckland Jockey Club action for libel arising out of the disqualifi cation of Falcon, which comes on for hear ing at the Civil Sessions of the Supreme Court on Monday. Wejhave received from MrSykes a bottle of the Kamo mineral water, taken from what are best known as the soda-water springs of Whangarei. In taste, the fluid resembles the ordinary manufactured soda water. It is prepared for market by Messrs Meredith and Alderton, and is stated by Dr. Skey, Chief Analyist to the Colonial Geological Department, Wellington, to be similar to the mineral water of Vichy, in France, and the most efficacious of the kind known; principally recommended for renal affections, stone, gravel, &c, and for dyspepsia, chronic catarrh, and kindred complaints. To the Editor : Sir,—Do you not think it would have been better if the drapers' assis tants had moved for closing at 8 p.m. on Saturdays instead of noon ? By so doing they would give the working man a chance to purchase any necessary articles, and at the same time they would have at least two hours for themselves before retiring for the night.—Yours, &c, Medium. Mr F. Stephens announces he has bought at auction a large consignment of boots, shoes, and slippers, the whole of which are now_ offered to the public at a great sacrifice, and will be found to comprise the most useful and fashionable goods imported. In consequence of the severe illness of Mr A. G. Grant, he is unable to attend to his business, and having large consignments of seasonable drapery goods, &c, which require to be placed on the market, Mr R Arthur has very kindly consented to con duct the auction sales on behalf of Mr Grant, until the latter gentleman's re covery* The rooms of the Dunedin Young Women'slChristian Association, in Rattray street, have been opened. The rooms are managed by a married couple, under the superintendence of a committee of ladies of various denominations. The object is chiefly to provide a place where young women employed during the day may haye a comfortable rest and light refreshment at their lunch time. At the rooms tea and coffee may be obtained at 2d per cup, or a cup of either with bread and butter for 3d. The rooms are opened during the day until 7in the evening, and a lady of the com mittee attends from 12 till 2 daily. The sitting-room or refreshment room is" neatly and comfortably furnished, and already has a number of books, nearly all of which are gifts.

We learn that Mr Frank Quick is a can didate for the vacant seat in the Ponsonby Highway Board. " Scribe," wishes to know ■ whether the " nice" lettuce, advertised in the Star for 6d per dozen, are really " nice" to the palate, or whether they are from tlie town of Nice, on % the shores of the Mediterra nean.

An excellent work of art is on vfew at Mr E. Wayte's shop* It is a picture of Paul and Virginia by a very young lady, Avho exhibits great skill, and evidently pos- sesses the faculties requisite in the true artist. The accuracy of form and ex pression retained in the couiitenances of the loving pair produce a very pleasing picture. It is for sale at a low figure. It is stated that Mr Innes was seen at the Great Barrier, having arrived there in his boat; but he has since disappeared again, and is supposed to have left In some outward-bound ship:

Mr Errington's award in the case ol Blewden v. Morrin, arising out of the waterworks contract, was signed two days ago, and is row waiting the payment of charges upon it before it can be opened. Mrs Margaret Steel, of Batb-street, Parnell, wishes it known that she was not the Mrs Steel who figured at the Police Court the other day.

The Government intend, we believe, to act upon the recommendation of the special committee appointed to consider the ques tion of police pay. The committee recom mended an increase, and thejestivnates, it is understood, will provide for that.

The Government have notified the Mayor that r in accordance with the petition of burgesses in favour of dividing the city into waids, and the resolution carried by the City Council approving, a proclamation under the hand of His Excellency will be be published in the next "Gazette." The underhand attempt to defeat the memorial of the large and influential body of bur gesses who signed this petition has thus failed. This will involve a, new election of all the members of Council at the annual retirement next September. The boundaries of the wards will be: "North Ward, bounded by line commencing on the western side of the Queen-street wharf at the city boundary, thence along the western side of the said wharf, and up the middle of Queen-street to its junction with Wellesley-street, thence along the middle of Wellesley-street, and in a line with the same direction to Free man's Bay, thence by sea to the starting point. The South Ward is bounded by a line commencing in the middle of Queen and Wellesley-streets, thence along the middle of Queen-street to city boundary in Karangahape Road, thence by the city boundary along Karangahape and Ponsonby Roads down Franklin-street through Free man's Bay to Wellesly-street, and back to starting point. The East Ward comprises all that portion of the city of Auckland not included in the above described wards— that is to say all that part of the city lyiiig on the east side of the line formed by Queen-street to Karangahape Road. It is estimated that th& population ,of each of these wards is pretty nearly equal, and each will be entitled to three representatives. Mr Greenwood wishes us to state that in the advertisement referring to the loss of a purse in a cab he had no desire to cast any reflection on the driver. We noticed a fine pair of cucumbers, the first of the season, at the shop of Mr Lips comb. They were grown by Mr Geo. Warbuvton, of Beresford-street, and are known as the " Lord Kenyon" cucumber. An exciting scene was witnessed last evening in Queen-street, near the National Bank, and which attracted a number of anxious persons, who wanted to know what was the matter. An aged man, known in the political world for his boisterous efiorts in favour of the people, was walking hur riedly along, holding a stick, which he termed " Spitalfield rs Protector,"and threa tened to lay it over the shoulders of the person he was following, and whom the great little man, like unto the character sketched by Dickens in the " Old Curiosity Shop," designated the " Cussed Pressman." The reporter addressed took all in good part, until the stick was within an inch of his nose ; when he expostulated on the impropriety of such conduct, which might lead to a breach of the peace. A shower of epitaphs was then poured upon the "scoundrel," and sucn terms as "I'll locket ye," why don't you lash the pawn brokers, you old tin pot," " who gave you your first pair of breeches, eh?" "My father, I suppose," was the quiet reply. "I'll father you ; Georgy will let you know," said the dark-eyed man of vengeance, and immediately began to take off Ms coat for a fight. Here Constable Wild came over, and. the old man, who appeared slightly under the influence of liquor, crossed over to the nearest hotel.

The thoroughbred rhorse Izaak Walton, recently purchased by Mr J. Day, of Tara naki, from Mr Walters, has safely arrived at New Plymouth.

Mr Barstovv, R.M., took his seat this morning at the Police Court, when the clerk informed His Worship that he might reasonably enjoy a sunshiny, holiday, as there was no case.

Mr R. C. Greenwood will sell the choice English-made furniture and family resi dence, the property of Mr J. C. Stovin, at the dwelling, Hepburn-street, on Monday next, October 21st. The sale will commence at eleven o'clock.

The ni'onthly inspection parade of the Naval Brigade and No. 3 Volunteer Com panies was held last evening, the former under the command of Captain Le Roy, and the latter under Major Morrow. The Hobson Volunteer quadrille class had a pleasant gathering last evening, in the Catholic Institute, for the winding-up of the season. About seventy couples were present, and the hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion. A feast of good things was prepared; the music was provided by Messrs Hawkins and Son ; and Mr Gough acted as M.C. The whole was pleasant and inspirating.

Miss Amy Sherwin, the eminent star prima donna, soprano assoluta of the Italian Opera, will make her first appearance at the Choral Hall on Thursday evening next. This distinguished artiste will be assisted by Miss Eva Davenport, Signor Pompei, and several of our best local musicians. In our report of the Waitemata County Council yesterday Mr Bond's name was substituted in error for that of Mr Dilworth, in the discussion' on the Wai takerei pound.

THEATRE ROYAL.

KELLY AND LEON'S MINSTRELS,

There was another large attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening, to -witness the last production of the opening programme. The performance was quite as successful as on the previous evenings, and the audience testified their pleasure by loud and frequent applause. NEW PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT. A new and remarkably attractive pro gramme will be presented this evening, when, no doubt, the attendance will be large. The first part will consist of the customary "chair business," during which a number of pleasant ballads, duetsf &c, will be sung, including selections from the opera, " Genevieve de Brabant," &c. Mr William Courtright and Japanese Tommy will appear in the laughable duet of "The Gen* darmes." Mr Beaumont Read will sing a ballad^ "On the Bright Golden bnore, which is the composition of the singer. In the second part, Mr Leon will appear in " The Girl in Advance of the Times/ which is one of his special ities. The amusing Ethiopian farce "Just i?rom Ballarat," will follow; and the per formance concludes with Messrs Kelly and' Leon's translation of Offenbach's Opera boufle, " Mons. Chanfleuri." The music in connection with the latter will be all operatic, and this should prove an additional attraction. The programme is certainly one of the best of the kind that has ever been offered to an Auckland public, ami it is sure to draw a large house. ' "

PARLIAMENTARY.

FROM OUKSPnULBMnuuM

(BX STAR SPECIAL Wl&,

The Government aeree t nn , t . Iducethe railway fre^on^?*^ earned over 25 miles un Atickl»^ *£*» The Government Native Land ]Wv : Amendment Act Bill, introduced hl° h?f abeenan, contains the following 3eeo H third clauses : -Every notification S?4 ' m the manner provided by "Th! T^^d ment Native Land Purchase A,* °^em' (hereinafter called the "said l^ 877" notice of the prior rights of the cZL ? f respect of the land described in aS*"^ ■ ■ fication, shall, as against Si ? other than the abori<nnal iL m person s > such land, bo equivafn? to °™*« 'of that the native title over S, land has been extinguished • amfttZ :S*}& day of the taking effect of any*ui °a£ e cation, Her Majesty and eve"™ ? Ofafi' her behalf shall have and shalfVT n°a ' to have had from'the day^ ■ same powers of removal and expuliKi S the same redress and remedies fnreanlf, the unlawful occupation of and intriE Z trespass upon any such l ac ds by any peL other than such aboriginal owners K£ said as Her Majesty or any person ofS behalf has under any existing X respect of the unlawful occupation of J? intrusion or trespass upon lands of the Crnwn by any person. From and after the pa 2 of this Act no notification ofHHer MagS g relmquishment of any negotiation b. respect of any native land gazetted, L£ the said Act, is provided, shall have Tarn/ force or effect before the expiration of thin? ' days after the publication of the " GazPt+F' containing last-mentioned notification DR. POLLEN DEFEATED The Parnell Reserve Bill, yesterday passed third reading in the Legislate- Council, after a lively debate. Avph or noes, 10. Majority for the bill 11. ' ; 'v The majority is exactly the same as voted against the bill a few days ago. Dr Poifen still protested Avarmly, but Mr Moss arj other Auckland members have been very energetic m making the case better under - stood by honourable members who roted according to the farther light thus given, them. 6 ■ PETITION RE LATE CAPT. KELLY In reply to Mr Moss the Government said that £200 would be placed on the estimates to give effect to the report of the select committee on the.petition of the late Cact Kelly. The claim was for compensation for services rendered by her late husband in the introduction of numerical registration! AUCKLAND PETITIONS. The petition of Joseph Lowndes, 'against the Fisheries Bill, has been recommended" by the Public Petitions Committee to ihe consideration of the Government. : f.K The Sons of Old Colonists petition came ' before the Petitions Committee to-day Atter a deal of discussion the decision was » deferred till next meeting. It is not likely anything will be done in this petition, as - the question is one of policy. THE WAIKATO SHEEP CASE $ In reply to Mr McMinn, with reference to the decision in the Waikato sheep case Mr Sheehan replied that the whole papers were laid on the table of the House, and a com mittee of the House had reported in favour ■ of a special commission during the recess.' * NEW BILLS. A number of new bills were introduced, including one by Sir George Grey, for the establishment of a Grammar School at the Thames. : • THAMES HARBOUR BILL. The Joint Committee on private bills, re- ' commended that the Thames Harbour Bill : be treated as a public bill. HOSPITALS. In reply to Mr Pyke the Premier said : that the Government would endeavour, in • any measure that might be brought down next session, to do justice to all fchenos-' ■ pitals in the country. PURIRI SLEEPERS. ':; In reply to Mr Swanson,' Mr Maeandrew said that the requisitions had been made by the Government for certain purposes, but on finding the superiority of puriri, the ; Government refrained from importing sleepers from abroad, and called for tenders in the colony. He hoped the attention -■'.■} called to the matter would induce people to tender. The Government would give puriri the preference. * HARBOURS ACT. Nearly all night was spent in committee w on the Harbours Bill, making a common' laAv for all harbours in the colony. On ■ clause 71, Mr Tole objected to the words, ■ '' weighing materials," and asked the- • Attorney-General what the phrase was in teuded to mean. He had been asked by the Auckland Harbour Board to move that tlie words be omitted. ;,« ■ ■?. Mr Stout replied that the clause wa? framed on an English statute, and meant " weighing machines." ; - Mr Tole moved that " appliances" b& : inserted instead of " materials," which was agreed to on the voices. On clause 109, existing charges and dues • to continue, Mr Swanson raised the ques tion of tolls on wharves. '■ > Mr Stout said he did not believe the present bill would give power to sell and erect tolls. Mr Swanson said he would be glad to see J. a clause introduced in the bill to make this clear, as there had been a good deal of dis cussion on this question for years in Auck land. Mr Tole raised an important discussion on the question of leasing; contending that the period for which Boards allowed lease should be extended, as Auckland had ex-.;' pended £90,000, and if the term were not etf j tended the Board would have to incur in creased taxation. He proposed that 42 years be extended to 66. , Mr Shrimski said this would be. equivalent to granting a freehold. , Mr Rowe urged the Government towitn draw the bill, which he contended would; v; not serve the purposes contemplated.: (M* Stout smiled sarcastically. } The Attorney- •; General might smile, but there were mem* bers of the House who understood as mncn ; of these matters as he. ; The amendment was negatived. _ ':_,'■: Mr Dignan was about to move to insert ; 65 years, when Mr Stout proposed 50 years, : , which »vas agreed to with regard to^tiie ; leases for town lands and lands used for : building purposes, as well as a furtfcer < amendment making the period of lease for rural and. pastoral lands 21 years. " . Mr Tole also raised an important discus sion on clause 150, and succeeded in getting the Attorney-General to insert an important ameudm en C with regard to the widtn or streets, roads, and drainage works. ~ : Mr Swaason in speaking on these amena xnents, said ife would be hardly likely tnat,; the Board and town would come into con flict, because if they did both would come to grief, their interests being conjoint. i»nl the city should have a decisive voice in Hat-, bom* Board operations. ' ; The following words were aided to section 38 :—" Where a member of a Boara shall hold Ms office by virtue of his being » member of ajlocal governing body, or of any other, body or Association, then and ' fftien l ' ever lie shall cease to he a member of sucn local governing body or other body or A®^" ciation he shall also cease to be a ™erav* cf the |Bpard: ; and the vacancy wereo}/ ... created shall be deemed an extraordinaq; vacancy within the meaning of the next succeeding section. nr i •> In the Second Schedule, after the wora Auckland in the third line, was aaaea, rt being members of such Council. ..l^ The bin was passed through committee^

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mHE THT E W yE4L AN D tar CLOTHING FACTORY "S» EMPLOYS UPWARDS OF 600 WORKPEOPLE. BRANCHES FOR THE SALE OF OUR MANUFACTURES AT AUCKLAND NAPIER W ELLIN GTON wanganui DUNEDIN o AMARU TIMARU INVERCARGILL CHBISTCHURCH. The Proprietors have had to fight their way inch by inch in opposition to the interests of Importers and Shippers, but the desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries hay been manifested by the great success which has attended all the Branches of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. SUMMER SEASON, 1878-1879. Now in receipt of MSN'S, BOYS', and YOUTHS' CLOTHING, especially Manufactured fob thk Auckland Market, and Superior in Style and Fit to the Imported Goods. A great portion is made of the famous Mosgiel Tweeds, manufactured of pure Now Zealand wools. A SINGLE GARMENT'! SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. The Large3tand Choicest Stock in New Zealand of Hats, Caps. Hosiery, Port manteaux, Bags, and the latest Novel ties in Ties, Scarfs, Collars, &c. A SINGLE ARTICLE SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. ■ All Goods are marked in Plain Figures, for CASH ONLY. Any Article purchased and not appro ved of will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if deaired, the money will be returned. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch. i Agency in New Zealand for Wertheim's Celebrated Sewing Machines. 50,000 YAKDS 03? DRESS MATERIALS iffTO BE SOLD CHEAP.



10,000 YARDS OF PLAIN LUSTRES asr TO BE SOLD CHEAP. BL Atkins Invites Inspection of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. *■" The Stock this Season is an immense one, of thr greatest variety, and the prices the lowest in the City. H.A. has also just received ex 'Lebu' to his own order, a Very Large Stock of BLACK SILKS, same as always kept in btock. These can be specially recommended. They always wear well, and give great' satisfaction. Also, COLOURED SILKS—a splendid assortment in all the new Colors. ALSO, JUST OPENED, A Complete Stock of Long Curtains, Quilts, Table Linen, Sheetings, Blankets, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT (A Very Heavy Stock). SPLENDID VALUE! of New Suits, Coats, Trowsers and Vests, Trowsers, &c. SPECIAL LINES in Galatea and Paget Coats, in Blue and Black Cloth, Worsted Coatings, Diagonal Tweed, &c., &c, &c. The STOCK of Boy's and Youth's Clothing is very large this Season, and of good value. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE COLONY. Tailors Supplied at Wholesale Prices. GOOD TWEED for Boy's Wear,'from Is lid per yard. H. A T X INS.



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BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. roorporatod by Royal Charter, 1835. Paid-up Capital .. .... .. fi1.200,000 GUAKANTBK AND ReSERVR FDNDS .. 215,71© Undivided Profits - M .. 151.599 This Bank is prepared to make special arrange ments with respect to Deposits, and to transact all other Banking business on the most favour able terms. Rates can be ascertained on application. Auckland Branch: J. LAWFORD, Manager. X 'CITY O~F SY D N BY.' 100 cases SALMON, lib. 25 cases SALMON, 21b. FOlt SALE BY W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-stbeet. imURNITURE—For the Drawingroom flj Dining-room, Library, Be iroom, or Kitchen, on Sale at 1 &H. COOKK'S. /CARPETS—lncluding Brussels, lapes \J try, Kidderminster, Stair Felt. and Dutch, on Sale 1 & H. COOKK'S. "F INOLEUM and Floorcloths, all v/idths, % 4 Bath Mats, in Linolenr and Floorcloth, on Sale at T & H. COOKE'S. HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered, Matting, Wool Mate, Bed-side Ruga, on Sale at T. & H. COOKB'S. $ RON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half JL Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes. Wood Bedsteads and Wood Cot 9, on Sale at T. & Bf COOKK'S BEDDING.— Hair, Wool/Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. COOKK'S. f fN LASSES.—Ghinmey Glasses, in Gilt, \JT Walnut, and Maple Frameß, Toi let Glasses. Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, in great variety, on ESS Sale at T. «c H. COOKK'S. g>RICES.—As we import direct from the A English Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods as low as any houue in town; and, employing steam power in our Faotory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moder&te rate. T- IB S. Gooke's FURNITURE AND UARPKT WARffiKOU B 07. QUKBN-STRBKT. TWTOBTH BRITISH AND MERCAN .1.1 TILTC INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Capital „ £2,000,000 Reserve Fund.. ... 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 ». .. 816,646 President : His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, K.T. V ioe-Pbebidents : His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G.; His Grace the Dukn of Abercorn, K.G. ExTRAonDirrART Directors: Right Hon. the Earl of Airlio, Right Hon. the Karl of Strathmoro, JV^ht Hon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran. Bart., Sir Matthew White Ridley. Bart., Right Hon. the Earl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolverton, Sir Walter James, Bart., Sir John Maiorbankß, of Loes, Bart., Sir Robert Hay, of Haystoun, Bart., David Mahony, Esq., Dublin. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman : Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.5.1., and P.O. Fire Risks taken on buildings and property in the Provincial District of Auckland at lowkbt BATES. Losses promptly and liberally dealt with. SHERA BROS., Agents, QUEEN-STRKET. 43*. fIffANUKAU STEAM Time Table for Weok, ending October 26th. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as xindojr for Awitu, Huia, Manukau Heads, and Wha tipu Saw-mills :— Monday, 6 a.m., returning same day Tuesday, 8 a.m. „ Friday, 8 a.m. ~ Saturday, 6 a.m. „ Weather and other circumstances permitting. Fares: Sing.o Tickets, 5s ; Return, 7s Gd For freight or passage apply to GUTHRIE & LABNACH (LIMITED), Auckland and Onohunga. AITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. TO THE ELECTORS OP TAKAPUNA RIDING. Ladies and Gentlemen,—As I believe I have done my utmost in the Council to promote the welfare o£ your District, I have no hesitation in again offering myself as a Candidate; and to contest tho election, if necessary, against all comers. OLIVER MAYS. Post-office Store, Devonport, October 19.1378. . T7NION BEACH GOLD MINING <U COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a meeting Directors, held this day, a Call (tbo sth) of Five Shillings per Share, was mado payable to the Secretary, at the otflce of the Company, Insur ance Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 4th of November, 1878. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, 17th October, 1878.



DAILY EXPECTED BY THE HELENA FROM pYTTELTON, And FOR SALE, on arrival: 300 bags Oats "'''■% ' '' '■ : ■ 350 bags Pqtatoes- f V Wood's Fiibuß, in. c foka,. 100's, and SCfs Canterbury OHEES?iana JBacok. , : __&■''■ L. IW. Ef ." TON. October 19,1878. X " ', HE AUCKLANISj^vS COMPANY (LiMr^JM • :. AFFORD imOT~"~ M':IXITY To persons willing to ■• #i«e Conßumers of The Company open the .Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feot of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. And SUPPLY a MBTKR. koeplnj? the whole in order, ' : WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATKVKB. Office of the Company: n 3,INSUKAKCMB UILDINGS. AATS!' OATSI OATS! 500 bags PRIMTC TARTARIAN OATS 1000 bags PRIME POTATOK OATS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queea-street. Auckland.



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