familiar with it ere this. Only think ho ••■ it has taSred tat the last twelve months at Gladstone, •md the English party of progress. Tue Jirwo ?£ndband would not have been complete with out this Auckland instrument. Don t you know there is a "stupid party" in our oitr, and the •'Herald" is its special organ. Be thankful it does not enter your mental pabulum, and remain with me-AN ignorant Member op me " otheb Churches."

COUNTY ELECTIONS.

Whau RIDING.— Mr James Joseph Difnan was returned yesterday for this ridmff, there being no other candidate m the field. r , , ~ P-VNMURK.—Mr Barton Irelaud was the only candidate for this riding, and was therefore elected. KawAKAWA.-Messrs Keatley, Middle ton, Farrar, and Higginson, were nominated for the two vacant seats in the Kawakawa County Council. Mercury Bay. — The election for Mercury Bay Riding, Coromandel County, took place on Tuesday, when the following were nominates -.—Frank Davidson, O. A. Harris, iunr., John Smyth, Win. Meikle, Archibald Smith. Messrs Davidson and Smyth withdrew, and the three others were elected.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRES AT BAL CLUTHA.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(Press Agency.)

BALCLUTHA, this day. TWO fires occurred this morning. The house of Mr Sievwright, shoemaker, and contents, except a few articles of clothing, were burnt. The origin is unknown. There was an iusurance on the building of £150, and furniture £50, both in the Colonial office. The furniture warehouse of Messrs Bain canghfc fire about three o'clock this morning aud was destroyed. The insurance is £250 in the Victoria, and £300 in the Colonial. The fire extended^to the shop of Alexander Mason, shoemaker, which, with its contents, was consumed. The building and stock were insured for £400. The dwelling is also considerably injured. '

TELEGRAPHIC

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

GUAHAMSTOWN, this day.

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS,

Mr Brodie, Chairman of the County Council, addressed_ a crowded meeting of the electors of Waiotahi riding last night, and gave a retrospect of his conduct in the Council since its inauguration. He was frequently applauded. Mr Coutts, the other member, also addressed a meeting, at the close of which votes of thanks and confidence were passed to the two gentle men. . TURAKINO DELIBERATES.

The chief Turakino says he Avill give a final answer on Wednesday next as to "whether he will allow the Ohinemuri main road to be made past Kornata settlement.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

OTAKI, this day.

THE CITY OF AUCKLAND,

Acontinuance of thick weather, with rain renders it impossible to continue discharg ing. The steamer Lyttelton has not yet put in an appearance. The coach is unable to cross the river on account of heavy freshes, and the passengers were put across in the ship's boats at 1 p.m. Later-

CAPT. BALLS THANKS AUCKLAND,

The steamer Lyttelton arrived off the bar at 7 p.m. yesterday. There was too much sea to enter the ri^er. She laid off all night, and at daylight this morning pro ceeded to Kapete, owing to a strong north west wind having set in again. The con tinued weather delays the progress of dis charging ; considerably over 200 tons are new landed. Capt. Balls desires to express Ms thanks for the numerous sympathetic telegrams and letters received gfrom friends in Auckland.

(PKESS AGENCY)

WELLINGTON, this day,

IiANXIETY FOR THE STELTA

There are still no signs of the steamer Stella, and great uneasiness is felt here. She left Westport for this port on Sunday, -and has not since been heard of. The Hinemoa has just started out in search. QUESTION OF COPYRIGHT IN TELE GRAMS. In the Supreme Court to-day, in an action •by the Press Agency against the proprietor of the Poverty Bay " Standard" for an in junction to restrain the defendant, from publishing telegraphic news obtained by the plaintiffs without their consent, Mr Samuel, as counsel for the plaintiffs, applied in banco for an order to remove the demurrer, wishing the question of the copyright relied on by plaintiffs to be sent to the Court of Ap peal. Mr Samuel relied on the difficulty or importance of the questions. Judae Gillies granted an order, observing that the question was no doubt important, but ti.afiiet'jdid not think there would be much ■difficulty in determining it.

HOKITIKA, this day.

HIGH PPtICE OF MEAT.

Owing to the difficulties of cattle travel ling between the East and West Coasts, the meat supply is becoming scarce, and high prices are being realised. At the last sale a lot of cattle from the South averaged 6Jd to 7d per lb.

PORT CHALMERS, this day.

ARRIVAL OF IMMIGRANT SHIP.

Arrived: The Albion Cos. ship Timaru, 89 days from Glasgow, with 365 immigrants, 12 saloon passengers, and 1,000 tons of cargo. The general health of the passengers throughout was good. Four deaths occurred —3 infants and, 1 adult, a Mr Gibbs (a saloon passenger), who died from con sumption.

CHRISTOHUSCE RACES.

CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. THE STEEPLECHASE.

Betting 6 to 4on the field. " The Agent for choice. Te Whetu was scratched.

The Agent Eversley Ivanhoe

This was a capital race over gorse and wooden fences. Distance, three miles. Eversley had the race in his own hands half the Avay round, though closely pressed by The Agent, with Ivanhoe a good third. Coming in at the last The Agent collared Eversley, who was quite done up, and won by seven or eight lengths, Ivanhoe a good third.

THIS DAY.

Selling Race,

Bribery... 1 Sinking Fund 2 Ratcatcher ... ... 3 METROPOLITAN STAKES AWARDED

TO DANEBURY.

A dispute took place after the Metro politan race, and a protest was entered. The committee held a meeting, and dis qualified Maritana and Sinking Fund, and awarded the Stakes to Danebury.

Publican's Steeplechase Handicap. TeWJaetu ... 1 Eversley 2 Royaltj ... 3

THE HON. W. FOX AND THE BEER TAX.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —A considerable amount of discussion kas taken place in our daily paper on the conduct of the Hon. Mr Fox during the debate and division on the "Beer Tax." Would you kindly publish the following letter received frem that gentleman in reply to a> eoßMnunicatzoß horn the Sir Henry

Havelock Lodge, No. 2, 1.0.G.T.— Yours, etc., G.S. Wellington, Oct. 29th, 1878. Dear Sir, —I hope that a letter which I wrote to the " Wellington Times," explain ing my vote on the Beer Tax, would have been reprinted in Auckland, and would have met the eyes of my friends there. It does not appear to have done so. I, there fore, repeat the substance of it for your in formation, and that of the Sir Henry Have lock Lodge.

1. My principal reason was that I con sider the Government is already far too dependent for revenue on the liquor traffic, and that to give it £40,000 or £50,000 more, from this source, would only rivet its chains, and make it more subservient, if possible, than it is to the brewer and the publican. 2. I could see nothing to be gained by the tax the interest of the cause of temper ance. As the Colonial Treasurer told a deputation of brewers and publicans, they could easily shift it from their own shoulders by raising the price of beer, or diminishing the •size of beer glasses—the latter, a sug gestion very like a fraud, andiaot creditable to a member of the Government. He also rightly told the deputation that the tax would really be paid by the consumer. Well then, let us see whether it would in crease the consumer's inclination to tem perance. The actual amount would be about two farthings a glass (rather Jess). Now, in a colony where wages range from 5s to £1 a day, would a half-penny a glass extra prevent any thirsty votary of the great god Bacchus from indulging in his accustomed quantity of beer ? I think not and therefore canuofc see what the cause which we advocate would have gained by the tax. In addition to this, I think it would have been politically a bad thing to introduce for the first time an excise tax into New Zealand.

3. Before giving" my vo t G> I consulted several friends, who are prominent iv the temperance cause. Mr Speight, P. G. T. 's letter is before me, 'recommending me to vote against t'>n tax ;' so is one from Bro. G.W.C.T. Ja.1", of Dunedin. I also con sulted several Good Templars and Recha bites here, and also total abstainers, not included in our Order, and all took the same view of the a ubject as I have above given.

Since my vote, the lodge of which I am a member—" Star of Wellington"—has passed a unanimous resolution, approving of my action.

I shall be obliged if you will communicate this to your lodge, and make any further use of it you may think proper.

I remain, &c, (Signed) WILLIAM Fox. D. Goldie, Esq.,

Auckland,

THE CABBAGE TREE SWAMP STATION.

(To the Editor.)

Sib, —The unfortunate Kaipara railway and the station at the cross roads of Cabbage Tree Swamp, which all thought settled is, it appears, still unsettled. From the first Mr Stewart set himself in oppo sition to this line, and opposed its construc tion, calling it a political line, that never would pay, and was not intended to pay, &c. How, or from whom Mr Stewart had his information, I know not ; and by whose authority he has christened it the political railway I know not, and care not ; but certain it is that in the choice of route and site for stations he has not consulted the wishes of the settlers nor the revenue of the colony. Let us for a moment consider the great engineering difficulty alleged as a bar to the station at the cross roads ; and now that that is exploded, the new allegation of excessive expense. Mr Stewart stated to a deputation that the gradient here was one in 46—that it was im possible to have a station going down such an incline as that; that was the great engineer ing difficulty ; but when the settlers had the line examined by a competent person, and the contractor's plan was produced,it was found that no such gradient existed, and that the gradient, according to the plan, was one in 79, and of course no engineering difficulty existed, Now the next plea is one of ex pense, that it will cost several thousand pounds to fill in, alter the road, and level a station here. I am not sure of the exact sum stated in the report, but I can tell you within a very few pounds what the actual cost of a station here would be. The High way Discrict Board purpose cutting down a hill some three or four chains from this station. This will cost £500. If the con tractor or those concerned go half with the Board in cutting this hill they can have what clay they require twice ovei', left on the station, for £250. If that will not suit, then there are in Mr Jas, Walters's pad dock thousands of tons of loose surface stone. This, in the adjoining paddock, they can have for the drawing. How then, Mr Editor, is it possible for this station to cost two or three thousand pounds more than the pet scheme in Mr Taylor's paddock? It is a pity that Mr Stewart cannot find it consistent with his duty to work more in harmony with the settlers of this province. They do not seem to have his sympathy. Such letters as this and others are no doubt unpleasant and irritating, but many ef them have been written by men who were grieved and pained, and who deeply de plored the necessity, the hard necessity, by which they were compelled to make public appeals on behalf of the districts they live in.—Yours, &c, Lookek-Ojs.

MISS SHERWIN'S CONCERT.

The Choral Hall was last night crowded in every part, many having to stand. The concert, generally speaking, was not bo good as previous ones, though some of the parts were very much superior to anything in the earlier programmes. The concert opened with an overture by the Choral Society's band. Pressure on our space precludes more than a brief reaume, but we must state that the services of the orchestra were very efficient, and formed a great feature in the evening's entertainment, under the direc tion of Mr Fenton. In everything, except the waitz " Delaware Klauge," the instruments kept very well together, borne little passages for solo instruments were very well rendered. Misa Sherwin sang the aria, " Only the night •wind," with very good expression; the band accompaniment not only kept well with the voice, but was not too loud, as it seemed in some other cases. The "Jewel Song," from "Faust," was Miss Sherwin's greatest part, sang reaily well, but we missed the trill, which is in dispensable. In response to a hearty encore shs sang " Don't forget me," which may be re garded as one of the gems of the evening; the words of the ballad being very audibly articu lated, and sung in very good style. Miss Sherwin's voice sounded to great advantage in the Swedish song. In the final duet Miss Sherwin and Signor Pompei ap peared to great advantage, and very consider able skill was manifested both in the vocal and dramatic features of the piece. Miss Davenport and Signor Pompei were eminently successful in the duet from "L'clisir d'amore," and elicited pronounced and welt-deserved applause. Signor Riccardi's singing evidenced consummateskillin the command of the voice and perfect manage ment of the breath, though he was Buffering from inflammation of the larynx. Mr Swallow played his favourite fantasia on " Eigoletto " in such perfect style as to call forth unlimited applause; his bowing acknowledgment not satisfying the incessant demand for an encore. Mr Swallow, rather than prolong the already lengthy programme, came forward with Signor Kiccardi for the next item on the programme, namely, the cantique "Time." Signor Riccardi's rendering of 'this locally-written song was extremely nice, although the words were not very clearly pronounced; the audience showed their great appreciation by a recall, which appeared an equal compliment to the composer (Mr Swallow) and to the singer. The Quintelio from "Lucia" was rather a failure, the voices net keeping well together; the tenor also being conspicuous by its absence. Ms Harding was very well received indeed: he was twice encored. His song, " Will o' the "Wisp," ap peared tobe very highly relishedby the audience, though others of his pieces were equally good. The National Anthem, by the orchestra, brought the concert to a close.

VICTORIA COMPANY A.R.V.

A mkkting of the members of this Company was held last evening in the Working Men's Club for the purpose of considering matters in connection with the government of the corps. There were about 40 members present, Major Darrom occupying the chair. In introducing the business, the chairman referred to reports which had been current, and which were calcu lated to bring the corps into disrepute. The first business before the meeting was the con sideration of finance matters. The formation of a Finance Committee was then discussed. Vol. B. Cooper said if members were elected on tho Finance Committee, that they should not only look after the subscription accounts, but the whole of the finances of the Company, Moved

by Corpl. Allen and seconded by Vol. Tremain, " That a Ommittee be elected to carry out the financial affairs of the Company, and to place matters on a proper footing." Carried. Thee AlWi, Vois. K. Cooper, Hazard, and Taylor Col.-Sergt. &elt requested to enter a p-otest againstthe Finance Oopiuiittee having anything whatever to do with his contract for supplying uniforms. On a show of hands being taken Sergt. Self's request was refused. The chairmau then stated he would read out the name* of those members who had not paid up their subscup tions, as proposed by members at the special parade. Several members thought that the account should not be read ; others, including a?L^s nLf desr m eißs !ys n&a. irf resulted in the account net being read, Vol. Duff here wished to ask th» chairman a question.—The chairman stated that Vol. Duff had no business there.—Vol. Bowden asked if he was permitted to upeak.—The chairman replied no.—Vol. Payne made the Bame request; >.lso. Vol. Henderson, and elicited the ret.ly that he (the chairman) had shut hie eyes f o the fact of those members beinsr preaent—Vols. Eowdt-n and Hende-son then left the room.-The ch.ih man reail a statement to the effect that £36 of the capitetion money had been expended in ammunition over the amount allowed by Go me«t.-A letter was then read from Supcrlnten dent Hughes, requesting the company's patronage af. a concert in aid of tho Fire Brigade Accident Fund.—Moved by Vol. Tremain, "That the request be granted." Carried unani moualy.—A vote of thanks was then tendered to Colour-Sergeant Self for hia Ions? services as secretary to the company.-Other business in connection with the company the chairman stated he would not bring foward, but those members who were interested in it should meet him privately at his residence to-nv-rrow. if possible, as it would be better for u-.um.-Tho meetiug then adjourned. ■ _

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before 11. C. Barstow, Esq., 11.M.) JUDGMENTS FOB. PLAINTIFFS.

Moss Levy aud Co. v. Henry C. Hoyte, claim £22 8s 3d, promissory note, costs £3 17s, (Mr Cooper for plaintiff) ; Maria Scott v. Win. Gardener, alias Robinson, claim £1 11s 9d, groceries, costs 14s ; Alfred S. Fulljames v. Denis Wright, claim £1 6s, books.

ADJOURNED,

New Zealand Copper Company v. Morris Hyams, claim £11 3s 9d, calls.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASE,

Henry Maiden v. Albert Treely, claim £7 19s iOd, board and lodging.

Mr Thorne for plaintiff,

In this case a j udgmeut summons had been obtained in July last, but which defendant had disregarded.

Defendant deposed that he was unable to pay, being unemployed. He was in receipt of £2 10s per month, but he was indebted at his hotel, and to his tailor and shoemaker. He could only make a small offer per month.

Rebecca Maiden, wife of Henry Maiden, deposed that Mr Treely had boarded and lodged at her house. He left indebted to the amount of his claim. He called at her gate, and showed her a roll of notes. Told her he could pay her, but did not intend to do so ; he would go to goal first.

Ordered to pay £5 on the 2nd Dec, and the balance on the first Monday in January, with cost, 19s ; or take three months' im prisonment. DEFENDED. Charles De Thierry v. Samuel Stephen son, claim £12 ss.

Mr Armstrong for plaintiff, and Mr Tyler for defendant.

Mr Tyler asked that all the witnesses might be ordered out of Court. Mr Machattie, one of the witnesses, ob jected, as he did not see the necessity. Mr Tyler characterised Mr Machattie's refusal as something quite new in a Court of law.

His Worship said if the witness did not go out of Court, he should be obliged to commit him.

Mr Machattie immediately rose from his seat and left the Court.

The case was then proceeded with,

Charles B. DeThierry, the plaintiff, deposed that he was engaged by defendant, a resident of the Thames, in December, 1871, as native interpreter, and in other capacities. The bill of particulars was put in, containing particulars of services ren dered in respect of a land purchase of a native chief, but which purchase was never completed. Cross-examined on particulars by Mr Tyler. Richard De Thiery deposed that his brother had done work for defendant, and that defendant made an oiler of settlement, through him, to his brother, but he refused the amount. Mr Clarke was present and heard what passed. Mr Stephenson desired plaintiff to allow the account to stand over until he had been paid an account due to him from Mr Craig, The amount offered was £6. He then paid 10s on account, which wa3 all the money lie had with him.

Thomas M. Machattie deposed that he was employed to collect the money for plaintiif. Remembered the meeting in Mr De Thiery's office, and heard the conversa tion when Mr Stephonson offered £6" iv full satisfaction of the claim, but the money was not paid. 103 was paid. He believed that the account was disputed. There was a compromise. Wm. H. Clarke, who had been subpeened, was not in attendance.

Samuel Stephenson, the defendant, gave evidence to the effect that he wished to get the signature of a native conveyance, and he spoke to Mr De Thierry about the matter, when he said he could get it, and he agreed to do it for £5. He gave him £1 in advance. Bought the land through Mr C. O. Davis. Did not ask Mr De Thierry to attend at the District Court, nor his son. Had frequently advanced him money; he repudiated the present claim.

THE LATE SESSION.

(To the Editor).

Sir, —In your issue of last evening you intimate that in well-informed circles it is understood that the Government con templates next session a property and income tax. Why, sir, that tax was urged on the Government by more than three fourths of the House at the opening of Parliament, and pressed upon the Govern ment in place of the miserable, tinkering proposals of the Colonial Treasurer ; so it is only fair to give the representatives of the people credit for bringing about the tax when it is brought into law. And further, sir, ■ you may announce with perfect truthfulness that the same members who urged so strongly the imposition of the property and income tax opposed with all their might the abolition of duties on timber, which is most injurious to this province. -As also the abolition of duties on English cheese, bacon, hams, fencing wire, Australian wines, &o. ; while they resisted successfully the Beer Duties Bill and the Income Duties Bill. Please^ however, to rank Mr Moss as one of the blind followers of the Government, as his vote will testify.—Yours, &c, M.H.R.

[Another letter from "M.H.R." draws attention to the activity of the member for Newton in the matter of the £5,000 vote for Grammar School; the £50,000 for school buildings; and the reserve at Parnell. He says, "If credit is due to any member more than, another for attention to Parlia mentary duties, or for ability to do his work, it is certainly due to the member of New ton." The services and activity of Mr Swanson, we may observe, are so well known, and have been so long familiar to every elector of Auckland, that it is almost a work of supererogation to eulogise them. We should be the last to overlook or under rate Mr Swansou's services, having on many occasions had- practical experience of his devotedness to his parliamentary duties.— Ed. E.S.]

New Caledonia.

MORE FRIGHTFUL MASSACRES,

MURDER AND PILLAGE,

THE TROOPS INADEQUATE,

By the arrival of the brig Sea Nymph at Sydney intelligence was received of aterrible massacre which took place on the 14th inst. The murder was committed at a station samed Bowri, and the victims were Mods,

t and Mdme Limliprr *nA fi, ra «f h m* 5 t y iV±ai! ie- and iive others. Th t n *^'- als? b. urnt ■therhouse., '|] m . mediately.. the ; news reached- Noumea i llbclf J? .wasi despatched to the scene of the murder. According to all appearances the attack was quite uuforseen Nothrn<Thf i hostile imfm-P ™n C a ™» + or a "ofstue native was expected from the who if anything, were apparently though given to pillage, alarmed hv mv advance of the French guards A -«L! $ sp( , ni ,- h , +r,I f guaras. •, A state of f ecuilvy, therefore, seemed, to prevail up to tae afternoon of the 14th But about half ffitf^S^^ ■f y %H™^ ,DeS au t° attack the residence of M. Lam n- M- and Madame Lambert were alone m the house, with but four of the Npw Hebrides servants Til, 7 Sm % rr t•, y AVere massacred, 7 0I tue JNew Hebrides natives escaped and warned the employes of the stiHon' Troops were immediately sent fvm-n p«l 1 1 nnc \ n L,,lj i, . S y s, ent. llom, ■bourail, 7? occu Pled. the station during the night, •Urainbur, a convict, was found afterwards massacred 100 metres away from the hoiisp Bnf tliovo uwo m^ "■""■J num Lne nouse. „",„■„? f el^. moi e ll massacres th in these Pi cv .loUSly. Ihe following IS a list of the victims at Poya and Kone, so far as they are known ■-—KiMlPrl I P ,- nmo TA mkrr,? ' * t v ° ' 6kl i-I ~, aut» - Lorn Marian, a colonist; c Iremereuc, a colonist; and three natives of New Hebrides, at the house of M Amir M TCnvl Miflim o Tfn,,i , a o umi i ■**' -^^^aclanie Kuyl, and 2 children ; M. JVieese, ivirs Ivreese, and one child upon tlie property of M. Doucin. El Bachir anArab also, Miolet, Lacase, Bocasaimo Croa' V™.-,v, n^i T ■""^bbuuo^, oiotj, * erran, Colouffne, Laurent Massu, Moussa, Jjoudjma, and Giraud. Missing •M, Houdaille and Chief Maviraoin. The houses of the following have been pillaged :M. Hoadaille, JDelafond, Amic, Routier de Granval, Escaude, and Ealy. Later news states that M. Houdaille has arrived at Bourail. On the sth October, at 9 p.m., fires were perceived on the .sides of the concessions situated on the route to Houailou. The guard immediately were under arms, and a reconnaissance was directed on this side t to obtain an explanation of the conflagration. Three corpses were dis covered almost immediately, being those of the cure, his wife, and Toufflet, It was known that three other persons were living with the Conessionaire Cure, and these persons were discovered next clay in the debris. The bodies were completely burned. No insurgent was to be seen. As usual the insurgents had surprised the com missionaries, and massacred them with blows of hatchets and clubs. There are eight victime of the massacre, of whom seven are dead and one wounded. The names are—the Cure (Albert Adolpjie) of El bocub, Elise Delphine Brosse (his wife), Pierre Casimir Trouffiet, Emile Narcisse Aubry, Henri Marie Cante, Louis Jules Allaire, Marie Therese Durival (the wife of Allaire) wounded, and Marie Vic torine Pade (wife of M. Aubry), severely wounded. Every day fresh victims are re ported. The misfortunes show that outside of the enceinte occupied by the troops no security exists against the insurgents, neither for individuals nor for parties, and neither by day nor night. According to the latest news, the Canques of Moindou were con tinuously hostile.

MR MOSS AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.

Mr F. J. Moss, M.H.R., invites the elec tors of Parnell to meet him at the Parnell Hall, at half-past seven o'clock, to-morrow night, when he will deliver an address on the events of the session. We hope there will be a large attendance. The bond be tween Mr Moss and the Parnell electorate is new, and the first account of his steward ship is, therefore, surrounded with a special interest.

At the usual meeting of the Excelsior Lodge of Good Templars, held last evening, the following members were duly installed by Bro Booth, L.D., assisted by Bros Car law and Boyle, W.C.T. : —Bro G. White combe, W.V.T.; Sis Porteous, W.S.; J. Gibbs, W.F.S.; W. Carradus, W.T.; G. Anderson, W.C.; H. Young, W.M.; J. Spiers, W.1.G.; G. Rout, W.0.G.; Robt. Moore, W.A.S.; E. Gibbs, W.D.M.; J. Pollock, W.R.H.S.; E. Salt, W.L.H.S.

When You Wish to Furnish Tour 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 uishiug a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have lately 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 iip, a large lot of 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 ah immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron, Brass, Kauri, Cedar, JRimu, and Mottled Kauri; 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 FKfiE 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 additioa to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— Hollo way, Gaelics, and Cr An well, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.

KVENINO- STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7



G-azette in Bankruptcy. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors 1 Act, 1876." and of the Bankruptcy of Robert Atkinson, a Debtor. This is to notify that Robert Atkinson.'of the City of Auckland, Clerk, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on THULSDAY, the Hth day of November, 1878, the hour of 12 o'clock noipn. Dated, at Auckland.this 7th day of, November, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. R. Atkins on, debtor in person. ANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampier's Large Comical Advertisement of Won derful Bargains will be found in the 2nd column on ith page. WANTED, several Servants; also, Housemaid and Cook for Waikato. Good wages.—Mrs. Bunkard's Registry (late Longbottom's), opposite McPhersons Drapery, Newton. • ( mo DRAPERS'ASSISTANTS. Wanted JL a good hand.—H. Atkins. /*> VACANCYfor two gentleman boarders ii. at Mr3 Carlyle's, Grafton Road, near Wesleyan Chapel. WANTED, a smart Lad.—Apply to D. Hyauiason. House and Ships RaDge Maker, Durham-street. ANTED, a good Coat Hand.—Apply W. Rattray, 66, Queen-street. TO PAPERHANGERS. — Wanted, a Hand.—C. F. Anderson. Tailor, Grey-st. WANTED, two good Dressmakers and Apprentices.—W. Rattray, 66. Queen-dt. WANTED, a respectable Lad for the • Clothing Department.—-I. Levy, Clothier 240, Queen-street WANTED, a General Servant foi One hunga.—Mrs Hayward, opposite Naval Hotel, Karangahape Road. W "ANTED (immediatly), Improvers and ! 'Apprentices.—Mrs Fargie, Dress and Mantlemaker, 98, Hobson street. • W "ANTED, a Nursery Governess.—Mrs G. Lewia, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. WANEED, Female Hotel Cook.— Hannaford'3 Registry. Queen-street- W "ANTED, Single Men to milk: and garden.—Hannaford'a Registry.



'\KF ANTED, a good General Servant; .] y,T ■■■' "must-have references. — Mrs Brett, j Symonds-street, three doors from Choral Hall. ATs^EDTa^o^d^eneral^eTQaleSer vant.—Apply to Mrs Burkes General j! Di apery Establishment, 'Victoria-street West. Reference required. WANTED, a Cabinetmaker. —K. A. England, Auctioneer. Onehunga. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required—Apply D. Bloom, Queen-street. __ WANTED, a first-class Bootmaker for Gi&borne.—Apply Ireland Bros- WANTED, Boy for a; Printing office. —Apply at Star office. /COMFORTABLE BOARD and RESI \j DENCE.—Frogrnore House, near Lorne street Hall. WANTED, for Whangapoua, Two Mar ried Men for the Mill, and One Carpen ! tcr (married man preferred).—o. A. Harris: : Office, Reclaimed Land West, opposite Gas j Works. WA NTE D, to _et, a two-roomed Co'tage. Rent, sj.—Apply to Mr Rogers, foot ot Grey-street. WANTED, a respectable Youth as ap preutice.—Samuel M cKaig. Queen-st. WANTED, a Roy to run messages and •make himself g t neral:y useful.—Apply Brown, Barrett and < 'o. ANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply to Mr. Shove. Butcher, Hobson-su-eet. WANTED, an Allotment about 60 x 150 feet, within easy distance of the City.— Apply by letter, stating cash price, to Herbert J. Smith, Auckland Iron Works. Durham-street West. "CTOUSEKEEPER^HWaJated an elderly JLJL person of thoroughly good character; work very light.—J. M. Mcl.acblan, Queen-st, WANTED, Improvers to the Dress making.—Mrs Beasley, corner of Waterloo Quadrant and Princes-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for a small family in Parnell.—Apply to Mrs Gricp, Newmarket. WANTED, a respectable JSurse Girl.— Apply, Waverley Hotel, Quean-street. WANTED, Bootmakers to proceed to Aratapu. Passage paid.—Apply to A. R. and F. Goodacre.iGrey-stieet. :::.. ANTED, a good General Servant for the Waikato.—D. Bloom, Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—Miss Canning, Hobson's Bay, Remuera. WANTED, a Woman Cook for an up country Hotel.—Apply at Commercial Hotel. Shortland-street. WAITED, a Carpenter.—Apply to R A. England, Auctioneer, Onehunga. ANTED, a Working Man as Manager who thoroughly understands Manganese Mining and Prospecting.—Apply " Manganese," Poat-offico. WANTED, a Billiard Marker.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club. WANTED Carters and others to Water their Horses at J. J. Odium's Royal George Hotel. Newmarket. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.— Mrs Thomson, Parnell. WANTED, two Improvers also two Ap prentice's for the Millinery, Drets and Mantle making.—Mrs Long, Hobson-sueet. WOULD you be surprised to learn that Rew's Haif-crown Tea is superior to what most Grocers sell at 3s Thrifty House wives visit Itew'a Tea Shop, Victoria and Albert-streets. WANTED, everybody to try Rew's Teas, unsurpassed for strength and flavour. Competition challenged, defied, and defeated In this article. Economists vi'-ifc Rew's Cutting Tea Shop, Victoria and Alberts-streets. WANTED Known, Adelaide Ked and White Wine, in prime condition. 6d per tumber, at the Thames Hote\ Lower Queen- Btreefr. WANTED, a good General Servant, with references.—Apply this office. WANTED,"a smart Youth.—Apply to W. FJood, Auckland Club, Shortland street. ANTED, about" 60 Acres Land, cleared of titree. fern, &c, near Auck land (labour only;. Apply to H. Kll'ott, Fort street. ANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A splendid lot of Ladies' and Children's Knglieh Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Hall. WANTED Known, Phillips Bros, have started a Branch Office here for their celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicines, at M. H. Broadgate's, Symonds-street. Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, just arrived, the handsomest Trowses and Vests in the Province; weekly payments taken as usual.— Phillip's Mart, Queen-street. ANTED to Sell, a lirst-elass new Waggonette; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, light and heavy Spring Carts ; al3o a new Harvest Waggon. —A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham- Btreet, Auckland. ANTED to Dispose of the Good-will of a First-class Suburban Ladies' School. —Address, appointing interview roranySatur day, to " Vera," U.P.0., Auckland. WANTED, a General Servant, a good plain Cook, and one who can milk pre ferred. References required.—Mrs R. H. Stevenson, Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. WANTED X jh U WV. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONK3T ADVANCKD In SUM ' of £2 to £50 on personal eeonrity, re-payable by weekly nstalments, at L. H. NHUMiCGKN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street opposlta Savings Bank. WANTED, Buyers for 2,400 lbs. of the New Season's 2a. Tea extraordinary! which, though broken and small leaf, contains sittings from finest teas, and gives a high flavoured liquor. For my 2s. Cd. Family Mixture, which is a blend of rare, choice flavoured, and strong teas, comprising China, Java, and Assam. It gives the greatest satisfaction. For my "Very Kich Deep Brown" 3s. Tea, which is a blend of the choicest growths of India and China Teas. Largely patronised, and highly appreciated. FKEDK. WHITEHEAD, Victoria-street. N.B.—Mora of the Is 6d Brooma • 2s 3d sets All-hair Shoe Brashes; Cheap Brushes, ex May Queen ; New Figs (srood), lOd per box. "ANTED Known, Frilling, Frilling ! Wanted Ladies to buy my id Frilliu'g; Brown Calico, at 3Jd per yard; Striped stockirgs at Is per pair; Silk Lace, id to 9d peryaid, usual price 9d to 2a 6d; Lace Neck-ties; Little Boys Hats, in straw and felt; Linen Hnck Towels, 7d and lOd, usual price 9d and la 3d each; Ladies' Straw and Muslin Trimmed Hats, 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, fid to to 12a each, very good value ; Linen-faced Rink Collars, id each, or ad 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,from3dperdoz; Purses 3d andid each; Silk Lace, usual price Is 9d per yard, but now sold by me at 4d, 6d, and 9d yard. Thi3 is the cheapest line of good Silk Lace in Auckland. A job line inLadiesCioth 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, £d 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, 15L and 16, left. These Collars are the best value in 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, U, Victoria street, Auckland. TTN'ON STREET WESLEYAN \J SUNDAY SCHOOL.—ANNIVERSARY. Sermons will be preached next Sunday :-- Morning, by Rev. Mr Whewell Evening, by Rev. Mr Dellow. An Address to Teachers and Parents will be delivered at 3 o'clock by Rev Mr Dellow. A Collection at the close of each Service in aid of i~he School Fund. SPECIAL NOTICE, Hobson Band Moonlight Trip Post poned, owing to the inclemency of the weather. See to-morrow's Sr^R. T. M. TAYLOR, Secretary. ITiOTJND, a Whip. Owner can have X? the same by applying to T. McMaster, Queei -street. LOST, last evening, in Wellesley-street, a Wedding Ring The finder will oblige the owner by leaving it at this office. FOUND, in Queen-street, this morning, Apply to F. 6. Bwington. CIHRISTMAS EVANS" "(the Welsh J preacher).—Rev. A. W. Webb's Lecture, on Friday, 13th December, at Young Men's Booms,



County Election. " ITffiE COUNTIES ACT, 1876," AN! VT wrwi'AS^ REGULATION OF LOCAI ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." MANUKA.U COUNTY—OTAHUHU RIDING. hai-^tM? T Utl tbat tallowing Candidates Offlpp of < (t y tbeerV du'y Nominated for the Riding°l Ooumy Councillors for the Otahuhu John Gordon Samuel Luke, and James Robertson, j U n. in the afternoon of the same day. ouo^k THOMAS GRAHAM, Returning Officer. Otahuhu, 6th November, IS7B. "THE COUNTIES ACT, 1876," 4ND ELicTlO^icS^ TI°N °*™*> COUNTY OF EDEN—NEWTON RIDING. It is lierby notified that Johx Hexry Field. Stephen Kdward Hughes, Jun., Thomas Taylor Masefield, and William Thorne Ifavetoen duly Nominated as Candidates for tn-e Office of County Councilors for the Newton ww*: a?& tha*'aeJPoll will be taken for the Election of Two Members thereof, between the faours of 9 o clock in the forenoon and 6 o'clock in the afternoon, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th day of Is ovember instant, at the Polli* g-places- Ponsonby Hall. Ponsonby; and Jaeger's Build pS™??o^ *& the Great North Koad an<i Oracrolt-street, Newton. D. A. TOLE. a t,, ~ Returning Officer. B^^jg^-JjOlgJl^f 6, 1878. For Sale. IOTOR SALE, the Lease aud Good-will of ito^^^oS?Sf eSi8 1ISS?. CMb- Terma J?OR SALE OR HIRE-A Marquee £} Tent, 30£t by ISft, single or double. It is T6h' a HniiV Q e^lrup^.°lin qaality and make.- I. a. Hall and Co., High-street. JF 0R SALE, at the North-Shore, a new aTthis foK Omed Cotta *e-^ address apply fP°A. »A L E O R LEA SE; #;„, -f-,? irst",ra^ c ?akin&, Confectionery, and Biscuit Manufacturing Business, established 15 years, well-situated in a populous district, doing S-r I'/ tra Tde> Ti"e premises are Freehold, consisting of a Large Shop, with commodious D welling-hpuse, Bakehouse, Store, Stables •Cart sheds at! ached. The Working Plant, Machinery and Fittings are of the best description. Satis factory reasons are given for selling For full particulars apply to J" M. & J. MOWBRAY, Queen-street. TmOR SALE, the Lease of a Fouivroomed J- Cotta/e, Hopetown-street. Karangahape Boad.-Apply to E. Taylor, West End Store, Karangahape Road. . "JjIOR SALE, Valuable Property at Pon- JL sonby, consisting of newly-built six-i oomed 5?"» la/f e Tank and Well, &c, with one acre P& eS»rt aviSP frontas:e to two good streets. Price, £500. Terms, £200 cash, balance on 38m g £ el (? r,hous i e lV ith half the allotment, £400. Remainder of allotment, £120.—Apply to C. J. Hutchinson, 7. Queen-street. I^OR SALE, ,;he fast-sailing Open Boat Tolante< "^'to eails complete; also large Open Boat 25ft, x Bft. beam, capable of carrying heavy load on huht draft of water.-For fall particulars apply to R. Alison, Devonport. 4K\^ Years' Lease of Four iaT» 001S ed,?^' 7se ' in Napier-street, for sale for £60. Small deposit, and easy terms arranged.—C. %V iiliamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan ijane. "ET^OR SALE, in Cook-street, a 4-roomed * v erandaa Cottage, good well and tank, freehold corner allotment. Pries, £Loo—Adhlv atfto^rtßurn^Hotel. Union-sbreet. -a-y*"* Let. T\O Let, a comfortable 8-roomed House in Seafield View, lately occupied by Mr. oPPoosul'Po O S t-oa aPPI7 iaSh°^nd.street, rflO LET, a House and Shop in Wyndham JL • street, near the Catholic Chapel; rent, 12s 6d per week.—Mr. Buchanan, Wharf. TIRO LET, iv Seafield View, a comfor -a. table Cottage.—T. Peacock, Shortland-st. f|lo Let, in Parnell, a neat aud cornfort *tt v able Cottaga overlooking the Domain and Harbour; rent, 125.-Apply to Adam Laybourne, ijort-fetceet. rilO LET, Two Rooms, either Furnished or a 7°^ Unfinished, dose to Union Bank.— Apply this office. npo LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the JL New North Road, with half-acre of grass land; rent moderate to a good tenant.-For address apply at this office. nno LET, a large Shop, with Dwelling -&. house, corner of Wellesley and Lorne streets.—Apply on the premises to W. Crowther. mO LET, Dairy 3 ; Farni at Surrey Hills JL Estate, Newton, good Dwelling-house, large cow-sheds, with every convenience, and bo acres of land ; position unequaled.—Apply to Robert Rose, Hobson's Buildings, Shortland atreet. Tenders. mENDERS for Additions and Improve- JLments to the Central School-house, Waiuku, will be received at the Office of the Education Board, Wyndliam-strcefc, Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, 20th Novemher instant. Plans and specification may be seen at the Office of the Board, or at the School, Waiuku. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. rjHENDERS for the Erection of a J-Teacher's Residence at Whata whata -yvill be received at the Office of the Board, Wyndhaiu-street, Auck land, until noon of WEDNESDAY, 20th November instant. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Office of the Board, or at the School, Whatawhata. VINCENT E. RICE, - Secretary. OUNT EDEN DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders are invited for the Erection of a Bridge over the Railway, Mount Edea Road. Plans and Specifications can ba seen at Thompson's store, Victoria-street, where tenders can be left up to SATURDAY next, at noon, _, . _ r T. THOMPSON, Chairman Mount Eden District Board. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATUBDAY next, trie 9th inst.. for Reinstatement of premises damaged by fire in Snorlland-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, • Architect. r|l O B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 9th of November, for the Erection of Bank Premises, in Quean-street, for the Bank of Australasia. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mobuil d c a b. v.Tv dfo?J vJ 11 be received, until noon on MON- sAl£5 Al£ i£ fch instaat. for a Villa at Devonport, North Shore. Plans, &c, to be seen at my office. W. F, HAMMOND, a.r.i,b.a., i 2 & ±3, Insurance Buildings. Architect. rp O CONTR AC T O R~S. Tenders will be received untO I p.m. on MON DAY, nth mat., for Forming Avenue Road, Parnell. Plans and Specifications to be seen at the .tJorougn Office, Parnell, between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. and 4 and 6 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J S REYNOLDS, . T . Town Clerk. Novem 1878. GERMAN LADY,Uately arrived from England, desires san engagement as Governess in a family. Acquirements: Thorough' English, French, German. Drawing. Good testimonials, — Address, "Meta," Post-office Wellington. v ' I^TAVIGATION taught'by John S J3 DAiiras, London Board of Trade CerHfl" cate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over fifty Masters and Mateß in Auckland il a guarantee of his abihty to teach. School at Wn 16, Abercrombie-street. Terms on-application?'



Meetings. YOUNG Men's Christian Association, corner-of Wellesley and Albert-street.— Usual Week Night Meeting This (Thursday) Evening, 7.30. All are invited. Strangers wel comed. J>ARNELL ELECTORAL DISTKICT. Mr F. J. Moss invites the Electors to meet at tile Parn«,ll Hall at half-past 7 TO MORROW (Friday) EVEMNG. JpoJNSONBY ROWING CLUB! A Special Meeting of the above Club will be held in the Club-room, Ponsonby, on FEIDAY next, Bth inst., at half-past seven. THOMAS D. HALSTBAD, ■ Hon. Sec. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE GRAFTON RIDING. This Riding, includes the three Road Dis tricts of Karangahape, Eden Terrace, and Graf ton. It is impossible to visit all the Rate payers before the day o? Election, the 13th November. In consequence, Dr. WaLLIS, who is a Candidate to represent the Riding in the Eden Connty Council, hereby intimates that he will meet and address the Ratepayers in the East Isewton School on FRIDAY, at 7.39 p.m. Ladies are respectfully invited to attend. Jf ~ ° T I C IT The firm of H. and R. Kirkwood, carrying on. business at Cambridge aa Storekeepers, has This pay been Dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be continued in future by Mr Robert Kirkwood. H. KIRDWOOD _. ROBERT KIRKWOOD. Witness : J, Palmer Campbell, Settler, Waitoa, Cambridge. _Novembeii6,lß7S. X> A R T N. B R SH IP. JL Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have this day entered into Partnership as General Importers and Commission Merchants, uDder the style and firm of G. and tf. Lewis. The Business will be carried on in Lawer Queen-street, Auckland, next to the stores of .Messrs Owen and Graham. Daled November 6,1878. GABRIEL LEWIS, EDWARD LEWIS. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO JSL RAILWAY. CHEAP FARES. Single Tickets issued on MONDAY, TUES DAY, and WEDNESDAY. November 11, 12, and 13, any station to Auckland, -will be avail able for return up to and including THURS DAY, the 14th. On VVEDNESAY, the 13th— Any station to any station, Single Tickets for Return Journey. Tickets not transferable, and must be re-dated for return journey, at the booking office. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ivr " ° T J c k All persons to whom I am indebted will please forward their claims, addressed Post-office, Auckland, on or before the 30th Nov., 1878. R. G. BELLERS. % fjPHRIFTY Housewives, Rew's prices for _I the undermentioned articles are much, under regular prices :—Condensed Milk, Ameri can Brooms, Jams, Currants, Soaps, Salmon, Honey in tins, Half-crown Tea, Candles Sauces, &c. &c. Try the Pure Black Tea, 2s per lb.— Rew's Cutting Store, "Victoria and Albert-streets. T\ U H E D I N ~O E E E. MARSHALL AND COPELAND (Established 17 years), having prepared their annual winter brewings, for the Auckland, Sydney, and Fiji market?, now offer the same to the trade, through their wholesale agents, JOHN REID & CO., 26, Queen-street. %> "VfEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAE? JLI VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), IN LIQUIDATION. NOT TO E. A First and Final Dividend will be paid to the Shareholders, at the offices of Mr. Henry Blliott, Fort-street, on and after Friday next, the Btn instant. THO3. JENKINS, Liquidator. Auckland, November 6,1875. T[l O B S A L E: 200 barrels CEMENT '• 50 drums LINSEED OIL ;■ 25 drums TURPENTINE. Will be Sold H. R. SHROFF, HIGH-STREET (opposite the Police-office). A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND il PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL SHO W, Nov. 13, 1878.- EXHIBITS at the above SHOW will be carried to and fro on the Auckland Railway at Single Rates, upon production of Certificate from the undersigned. . WM. PERCIVAI/, Secretary A.A.P. A. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND -tk. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW, *| . To be held on ' The Association Show Grounds, Ellerslie, Ox WEDNESDAY, November 13,1878, when upwards of £700 will be offered in Prizea for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Dogs, Fowls. Horticultural and Local Manufactures. Entries will be received up to 10 a.m. on Wednesday for stock, and for the Horticultural Department up to Saturday next. For list of awards and further particulars, apply to the Secretary, My. W. Percival, Durham-street. PROGRESS GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Directors have, this day. made a Call the fourth) of Threepence per share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager, at Company's Office, No. 5, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on or before Wednesday, the tb. November, 1878. JOHN K. RANDERSON, , . Manager. ADIES are invited to inspect the Dress . Materials, Frilling, Gloves, Cofis, and Collars, Children's Sun Hat?, Dimity Collars, and numerous other useful articles for the coming holiday, at R. French's Cheap Drapery, Hobson street. ' ■ "KTORTH AUCKLAND DISTKICT JLI RACES To be held at DARGAVILLE on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, Ith and sth December, 1878. Stewards : Mr X, Mitehelson Mr H. Ludlow' Mr P. Netana Mr J. Quick Mr L. Dacre ,Mr W. Spiers Mr A. J. Archer Mr J. Clark Judge : Doctor Norton. Starter :Mr A. Bonar. •■ ■ Clerk of the Course : Mr L. Marriner. Handicapper Mr Wm. Percival. H W. BAKER, Secretary. TO-MORROW, ORANGES, ORANGis, AND PINE APPLES. Ex " Mazeppa," from Rorotonga. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his Mart To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, 50,000 Oranges 1,000 Pine Apples 20 Bunches Bannanas, in good condition in lots to suit purchasers. ' THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. ' At 11 o'clock. TJO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. TO CLEAS CONSIGNMENTS OB1 SEAS ON ABLE GOO DS, Consisting of General Manchester Goods, Clothing, Hats, Faucy Goods, Clocks, Timepieces. &C, &o, &c. , ■. . *>g CASES OF THE ABOVE GOODS* AT ARTHUR'S MART, * Furniture and Sofb Goods Department. Particulars in future advt. K^ A R T H UK Auctioneer,