have distinctly denied that they have broken their pairs. Mr Stout proceeded to speak on the amendment. « Mr Murray J moved the adjournment of the debate. Mr Ormond said he had no objection to the adjournment if the Government required time to consider their position. The adjournment was agreed to on the voices. The-House rose at 12.55. THE BLAME OF THE MISTAKE. Much blame is attributed to Mr Stout for having injudiciously made a Govern ment and party question of the Beer Bill last night, and practically indicated that the Government would accept an adverse vote as one of "No confidence" instead of merely moving the adjournment of the debate until (.to-day. The. (.Government were misled by their whip, Mr J. C. Brown, who reckoned'on a large majority, but was gulled. After che House lose last night he retired in high dudgeon to his private whips room smarting under the sneers and up braidings of the Government supporters. This resembled the celebrated fiasco in 1872, when the Stafford whip, Mr Wason, came into the House smiling, and jauntily said to his chief, in stage whisper, "Its all right, mmediately after which Mr Stafford looked iaghast at finding himself defeated by a majority ot two. Last session the late Go vernment frequently suffered from the blunders of whips. The Government narrowly escaped defeat yesterday on Mr Wakefield's amendment for recommital of the Land .Tax Bill. When they had two majority Major Atkinson and Mr Hurst house, who would have voted for the amend ment, were on the tennis ground. Their presence would have made the votes equal, and the Speaker would probably have given his casting vote for recommittal. EXPECTED MAJORITY OE OrsE.

Th« latest reckoning of the cards gives the Ministry a majority of. one. on the Beer Duty BiU. This is giving tlie Government Mr Green's vote, which is doubtful. Should he vote against the bill the Government must be defeated, and if beaten they will, it is said on good authority, not appeal to the country on a question. which would array all the brewing and publican interest against them, but will pass-tbe estimates and a few other measures ami prorogue. Even if the Government carry the second reading of the Boer Bill it will be impossible to get it through Committee. Just after division Mr Pyke went over to Major Atkinson, and in his most insinuat ing manner intimated that Major Atkinson had broken his pair. Major Atkinson took strong umbrage at this aspersion on his honor, and swore frightfully—Mr Pyke says, as if he were driving bullocks. THE LOEDS RAMPANT.

In the Legislative Council yesterday, Capt. Fraser designated the recent con ference of local bodies in Wellington " a lot of miserable delegates." The general opinion appeare to be that the electoral bill will be thrown out by the Council. (sf~ 3'£_ •___■"' .'■' .-'-"'-

The Beer Bill Abandoned.

In the House to-day, tbe Premier said that from enquiries, the Government were satisfied that strong feeling orevailed amongst Government friends adverse to the Beer Duty and Joint Stock Company's Bills, therefore the Govemmeit had decided to withdraw them. Tie Go vernment in a few days would.makei state ment to the House how they propped to remedy the consequent embarrassm-nt to finance. THIS ATERNOON. Brewer Sharp is hopping about in very direction to get votes against the Govern ment on the Beer Bill. There is some talk of raising the quesion whether members directly interested an vote. E*H It is confidentially expected; m wel informed quarters, that dual Maori vots will be struck out of tne Electoral Bill i he Council.

STAMP DUTY PAID BY POINT STOCK COMPANIES.

The return showing the amount of duty paid under the Stamp Act by each Joint Stock Company for the year ending 30ta June last is as follows :—Australasian j Mutual Provident Society fee., £200 ; Bark of Australasia, £200 ; Bank of New Zealanl, £200; London and Liverpool Globe Insir ance Company, £200; Northern Assuraice Company, £200; Wellington Gas Company, £250; New Zealand Loan Company .ass Bank of New Zealand iurther), £20; Imperial Fire Insurance Company, £2K); cLondon and Lancashire, £200; Royal, £.00; 'New Zealand Times" Company, £5; WeUin7ton Trust and Loan Comptny, £100 ; Wellington Land Building, £5 ; Swiss Lloyd Insurance, £100; Naional Bank of New Zealand, £200 ; Bank of New South Wales, £200; New Zealanc and Australian Land Company, £200; Otago and Southland Investment Company, £200; Victoria Fire and Marine Ihsnrance, £100 ; "New Zealand Times,'" £10 17s ; .Standard. Insurance, £200; National Ji lisurauce N.Z.), £200 ; Colonial Bank of New Zea land, £250; New Zealand Insurame, £200; Australian Land Mortgage and Finance, £200; Auckland Gas Company, £12 10s ; Thames Gas Company, £12 10s ; Norwich Union Insurance, £200; South British In surance, £200; National Fire and Marine of Adelaide, £125 ; Batavia Insurance £262 16s; Press Company (Christchurch), £10 4s 6d ; New Zerland Trust and Loan, £200; Transatlantic Insurance, £111 ; Mount Ida Pastoral Company, £20; Hokitika Gas Company/ £6 ; i Greymouth Gas Company, £5 ; Colonial Building and Investment Company, £50; Globe Marine Insurance Company, £200; W. Montgomery ond Co., £15; Albion Brewery, Dunedin, £20s ; Fidelity Compauy of New Zealand, £50; Mutual Life Assurance Company (Australian), £20O;'jPhcenix Insurance Com pany, £200 ; Scottish and New Zealand In vestment Company, £30 ; United Insurance Company, £200; North British Insuoouer Company, £200; National Mortgage and Agency (National Bank of New Zealand), £200; Northern Land and Loan Company £50; Equitable Building (Wellington), £50; Hamburg Insurance, £62 10s; Hawkes Bay do., £57 2s 6d; Sun Insurance Company, £164 9s 6d; " Morning Herald " (newspaper), £5 ; Guthrie,. Larnach Com pany, £125; Auckland Timber Company, £30; Union Steam Sash and Door Coin-" pany, £100; Colonial Insurance, £135 17s lOd ; Otago Mining Investment Company, £3 6s 8d; Raikara Forks Railway, £40 19s 2d ; smaU amounts are exempted. The lowest premium is. ss. Many for sums np to 15s. NATIVE LAW SUITS. The Native Law Suits Bill introduced by Mr Stout provides : The Governor-in- Council may appoint one of the Judges of the Supreme Court for the purpose of this Act, the Judge having jurisdiction to try all cases in dispute between Europeans and Maoris with references to rights, titles, interests in, or to land held under titles heretofore derived through the Native j Lands Court, or referred to and included in the fourth section of "The Native Grantes Act, 1873," according to law and equity, as administered by the Supreme Court." He shall, direct himself by the best evidence that can be produced or laid before him, whether the same is such evidence as the law requires in other cases or not. The Judge has to determine all questions of facts as well as law, except in cases heard before assessors. It is lawful for the Judge to give judgments and make orders upon such terms and conditions he may think "fit for all or any of the purposes following:—Com- pletion of any contract or arrangement, sale purchase or lease of such lands declaring any such contract null and void. For the apportionment ot any such lands between the parties in litigation; for the payment by Maoris of any monies which they have received under any contract for the sale or leasing of such land when such sale or - leasing has not been fulfilled; lor vesting in any person the whoie or any portion of

such land for the estate of fee, simple in possession, or any lesser estate.-- Every an.h iudgmentor order shall have lull force and effect of a judgment or or order of the Supreme Court, and shall, iv all respects, be subject to, and enforced by, the law in force in relation to such judgment or orders. When any parties to any suit Shall require the same to be heard by the Court with the aid ot assessors, they shall make application to the Judge, who- shall make an order to that effect. Each party shall thereupon name some person, being duly qualified as a common or special juror, whom he appoints to act as assessor in the suit. When the case is heard before asses sors, it shall be necessary for one assessor, or if more than two, then a majority of such assessors, shall concur with the Jude;e, in order that judgment be given or an order made In all cases where no judgment be given in consequence of the Judges, one assessor, or a majority of assesors not being able to concur, then the case shall be ad journed to a future day, to be heard then, or a further day to be appointed by the Judge, who shall then sit with fresh asses sors, named as aforesaid, and so on, mutatis mutandis. The Governor in Council has power from time to time to make, amend, alter, or repeal rules of practice or procedure, which rules shall be published in the " New Zealand Gazette." In alt cases the Judge shall have the same power and functions generally as a Judge of the Supreme Court has, in ordinary cases. He may make like orders, and also have power to make orders for costs, which he may either fix at a hearing, or order to be taxed by the Registrar of the Supreme Court in the district in which the respec tive suits or proceedings are to be con ducted; all which-orders shall have the same effect, and be enforced as if made in ordinary cases by Judges of the Supreme Court. Suits at present in existing Supreme Courts may on application of either party be continued and completed under this' Act; all costs heretofore in curred may be ascertained by taxation, and made costs of the cause. Where any question shall arise in the hearing of any case in the Supreme Court, which ' under the existing law would require to be sent to the Native Land Court for determination, then, aud in all such cases the judge of the Court last named shall call in the aid of two assessors ap pointed under the "Native Lands Act 1873," aud with such aid determine such question, provided such determinatiou be made by any such aforesaid judge, together with one assessor, ahd such judgment shall be subject to the ordinary rules regulating the iehearingof cases heard by the Native Lands Court. In case the Judge and one assessor cannot agree, the same precedure shall be followed, hereinbefore provided by the Act.

S. PAUL'S CONCERT ORGAN FUND.

The concert last night at the Choral Hall was altogether of a high-class chnracter, and thoroughly appreciated by a large audience. The weather was not agreeable, as-the rain fell heavily ; still it did not have the effect of deterring lovers of music and song from the enjoyment of a rich treat. The choir of S. Paul's gathered in full force, and preyed by the harmony of their voices tbe advantage of careful practice. The musical part of the concert was under the management of Martin Swallow, Esq., the organist of the church, who came in for a large share of work, which was executed in the most perfect manner, and which reasonably won the well-deserved plaudits of the auditory. The concert opened with the thrilling and poetical chorus •" Let the hills resound with song," by the choir, which was given in worthy style. The duet " Sainted Mother," was siing by Mrs Reed (Miss Leaf) and Mrs Stanier, both ladies being in excellent tune. The former lady met with a genial Welcome, which must have been pleasant to her feelings. Her temporary separation from her old companions in song has not diminished her power of vocal utterance. The lady who assisted in the duet also has an excellent voice, and sang with much sweetness and care ; every word being given with clearness and force. Mrs Raynes, in the rustic serenade " Sing, oh rippling river," was a happy con tribution to the melodies of the evening, and given with grace and tenderness of expression. Messrs Beale and Swallow, in Reissiger's grand duo concertante, were loudly applauded ; Mr Beale on the violin, and Mr Swallow on the pianoforte. Mr A. Coates followed with the " Yeoman's wedding song," and exhibited all the strength and jollity of conception which the song seems to demand. Mr Coates is a valuable acquisition to S. Paul's choir. Tbe trio by six ladies of the .choir, .entitled " Night," music by Rossini, was one of those pieces which has a double claim upon hearers, and whicli conir bines botli musical and poetic excellencies ; the refrain being exceedingly touching in respect of the memory of distant friends. The next song had been looked forward to with special interest, and those who anticipated a rare treat were not dis appointed. Mr W. F. Baker, who arrived by the Rotorua en route for Wanganui, had kindly volunteered his services, and coming forward,was greeted with a storm of applause. He had chosen "My Heart is Thine alone." which was unquestionably the gem of the evening. Hi 3 clear ringing tenor notes filled the hall. The song was rendered with a sweetness and conception that went to the heart, and called forth a vociferous encore. The next song by Mrs Reed, was anticipated as "an event," the words of " The Stranger " having been written by a Waikato lady, Mrs Johnson, and the music by Mr Swallow. In respect of the poetry we must affirm that it displayed much poetic talent, the numbers and rhymes being correct ; poetry _ being associated with the ear as much as with the understanding. The poet, in this respect, resembles the musician ; it is impossible to poetise truly without the harmonious ear, which detects instantly the foot of discord. The authoress has succeeded in making "The Stranger "a welcome song. Mr Swallow's music appeared to us to be very appropriate to the ballad, but the high occasional notes seemed to tax unduly the powers of the singer. "The Bells of St. Michael's.Tower," a pretty melody, by Misses Hunter; Coster, Beale, Mrs Nelson, and Messrs Leaf and Mackie, formed a lively finish to the" first part of the programme. The second part opened with Bellini's well-known, chorus, from " La Sonnambula," words by Rowe, " Here We Rest," performed with much merit. Mr Brett next came forward with the fine, sonorous song "The Goblet," words by Lord Byron, music by Mr Swallow; in which the singer exhibited, by his gift of pleasing, the sturdy characteristics of the goblet. The song was well received, and the singer rewarded with applause. Mrs Stanier, in Jean Ingelow's thoughtful stanzas, "When Swallows Build," dis played a true appreciation of the poem, by giving to every stanza true effect. This lady sang' the words in a manner, which showed their meaning, in gentle yet clear tones, and which would have won "a smile from the retiring Scotch authoress in her quiet Chelsea cottage. Mr Swallow's "Fantasia from Rigoletto" (Verdi) was a masterpiece in point of execution, and at its close the audience would not be satisfied without another solo, which was given. " The Fisherman's I Song," sung by Mr Gradwell, music by Mr J. H. Beale, who performed the violin obligato, also his own composition, was not well sung. The song itself, written by that excellent woman Joanna Baillie, whose fine dramas will not soon be forgotten, is a composition of much merit, as a sea-picture with a touch of nature in it. LongfeUow's popular "Excelsior" (Balfe), was sung most effectively by Messrs Baker and Brett. "Hark I 'tis Fairy Music," a pretty duet, was given by Mrs Raynes and Mrs Nelson, in a very sweet and har minous manner, and was very acceptable. MrsJ Reed's ballads of " Once Again " and

•• Lime Trees' were the result of an encore; affording other evidences if such were want ing of this lady's graceful performances. The " Tvrolese Chorus" and the " National Anthem*" brought a hiKhly-creditable concert to a close, to the cheerful satiwfac tion of all present.

p. SLICE COURT.—This Day. (Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) Drunk.—One man was found drunk last night, and confessed this morning. Fined ss. an UNDEB the Ban.—Arthur Dransfleld, a man who has been convicted of drunkenness about fifty times, was brought up under the Vagrancy Act, and sentenced to seven days lmprison mTHE Boys of KoiiiMAKAMA.-The two boys, Benjamin Agnew and Charles Heatley, were again brought up on charges of absconding from the school and stealing a boat, value £20, the Property of James Biddicks.-Sub-liispector Paroy said he would withdraw the charge of stealing the boat, as it had been left in the crlek-The boys pleaded guilty to the charge ofabs'condfng fi'om the school—Captain Breton said the boys bad several times absconded, aud this time they had made away with the Govern- Sentclothesr-Sentcnced to the school gaol for seven days, and to receive 15 lashes. AurfiTO Cattle-stealing. — Charles and Keith Cowan toners of Waitakerei, surren dered their bail, and appeared to answer a change of stealing a butfock, the Property of • J. S. Macfarlane, on the 2oth. Octobei, 1.77.— Sub-Inspector Pardy said, owing to the groat §Stoiic_flt trad been impossible ro get the wit nesies together. He would ask : for a weeks remand.-Remanded until the lltli"wt. Tlfsfrting a Wife and Family.—Matthew Moore was charged with deserting his wife and family on the lit May last, and leaving them without necessary support.—Defendant did not appear. A fresh summons was ordered. P3__i. SEINES AND THE GOLD LOCKET.- James Rae, pawnbroker, appeared to answer a charge of refusing to deliver a gold locket to George Staines, pawned on the 30th of Sep tember.-Defendant pleaded not giulty.-Mr. Hesketh appeared for Mr. Rae.-George Staines, general dealer, of Norfolk House, Queen-street, aeposed that on tbe 30th September he pur chased a pawn-ticket of George Kennedy, for a gold locket, for which he gave 4s. He went to the pawnbroker with the view of redeeming the locket. ' He went three times, and after waiting an hour and a-half he was-told that he could not find it, and Mr. Rae commenced to abuse him (Mr. Staines). He then said he would not save up the locket unless in the presence ot the man who pawned it. He fetched Mr. Kennedy, when the pawnbroker produced a locket out of the window, which was a smaller one, and not Kennedy's locket. Mr. Rae was very abusive.—To Mr. Hesketh: I laid the information. I knew something of the law. I have the Pawnbroker's Act iv my possession. Generally pay some attention to the laws of tho country. -Went several times to tho shop. Mr. Adean accompanied me once. It was pledged for 65., and I gave 4s. it. I thought it was necessary to take a witness with me. Mr. llae said, "I am not going to be bounced by you." I was remarkably civil to Mr. .Rae.— I believe |Mr Rae did say he would bring the locket to my house when he found it. Mr Kae subsequently brought the locket and 10s, but 1 refused to take it, as I had laid the information. I did not ask bun for my day's pay.—George A. Kennedy, clerk aud waiter, and occasionally electioneering agent, deposed to selling the locket to Mr Staines, and to going with bun to redeem it. Mr Rae' offered a locket, which was not the one he pawned. —John Adean, com mission agent, spoke as to joining with his friend Staines as a witness, aud described what took place in tho pawnbroker's shop. Mr. Rae said he had never heard of "George Staines. He said that was all "bosh," for everybody knew the champion of the people. Kennedy swore loundly when the wrong locket was produced. —This beuig the case, Mr Hesketh addressed the Court for the defence.—James Rae deposed to seeing Mr Staines in his shop on that day, when he said he would wait, as he (Mr Rae) was very busy at the time. He did not know who the gentlem n was, until a woman said, Lor ! that's George Staines; "dont you know him T He said no. Mr Staines went out, and returned with Kennedy, who was so drunk that he could hardly stand. He found tho locket, and sent it to Mr Staines, but his establishment was locked up. He left it next door. On receiving the in formation, he saw Mr Staines, and ottered hi m 10s expenses. Mr Staines replied: I'll not take it; I want my day's work. His Worship dis missed the case ; ordered the locket to be given up. He wiould make no order as to ooste.—Mr Rae certainly, in not being able to find the locket, displayed a great amount of carelessness in the disposstion of the pledges, which ought not to be in a well-regulated place of business. _ Serious Charge.-H. L. Posseneskie was charged witb being concerned in unshipping certain uncustomed goods, whereby he is liable to the forfeiture of a penalty of £100.—Mr Brook field appeared for Mr Hill, on the part of the Customs fo the pro-.ecut.on, and Mr Hesketh for defendant.—Thomas Bid, Commissioner of Customs, deposed that, by virtue of his position, he laid the information.—Henry W. Brewer, landing surveyor, deposed to seeing a boy leav ing the vessel with a box. Bo said his name was William^, and that he had been sent by Mr Posseneskie to the vessel for it. He detained the box.—Mr Posseneskie .'-.knowl-d^ed that he had stnt the boy for the box in accordance with a message from Mr BahM, the engineer, but he was quite ignorant of its contents.—The box contained a silk dress, a presetit from Sydney to a lady in \ uckland, which Mr Brewer valued at £10.—.ome further evidonde having been taken, the Court imposed a fine of £25 and costs.

THE CIRCUS.

Notwithstanding the exceedingly inclement weather last evening, the large pavilion of Mr Henry Burton's Ai-etraluui Circus was well patronised, and Utile or no inconvenience was experienced from the rain, which fell in heavy ahowers. The programme was an extremely well selected one, and the performers did their best to make 'he performanoe what it certainly was—a great sucoecw. The daring feats of horse mauship were extremely exciting and wonder ful, while Young noma, in his dashing somer saults on horsehaok, was simply astounding. The clowns were intensely amusing, and their efforts were sucees. ful in keeping up a continual roar of laughter. The horse, and j.onies intro duced during the evening were all bicrhly tr-ined, and much amusement was caused by the trick ponies—Suit-in and Butterfly. The exhibition of Mr Barlow's educated doi.B and monkeys concluded the evening's amusement. The performance will be repeated again this evening, and to-morrow afternoon a matinee, for the benefit of school children and parents unable to attend at night, will taUe place. On this oooafion a new and diversified programme will be presented, and special attractions will be offered for young visitors.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

RUSSELL, this.day,

Sailed: Laetitia and lona, with cattle. Passengers : Archdeacon Clarke, Messrs Salmon, Fisher, Adamson, Johnson, Mr and Mrs Bates, and others 'Arrived : Saucy Kate. ACCIDENT.

■ An accident happened at the Manganese Mines yesterday, by which Andrew John son had his knee-cap broken. Dr Trnnnel advised his removal to the hospital, and the injured man was sent by the lona.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. THE MAORI SCARE. The "Tarauaki Herald" says, with reference to the Maori scare reported in yesterday's issue : "We are informed that two men, who came into New Plymouth from Hawera last night, say that when at the Patea river they saw the natives were armed with guns aud tomahawks who were reported to havestoppedStewart andthe boy. Upon entering into convemition with the natives the white men learned that they were in search of Hiroki. 'a he natives then tied up their horses and proceeded up the river. The two white men subsequently saw Stewart, and from what they learned it ap pears that tbe whole affair was a misunder standing arising from Stewart's ignorance of the Maori language, he having taken the friendly warning to beware of Hiroki, to be words of hostility."

ACCIDENT.

TO-DAY an accident happened to Mr McCaslin, carter, which might have proved fatal. He was riding bare-backed a large dray horse up Queen-street, and when just opposite the Metropolitan Hotel the horse gave a sudden bolt and threw the rider with great'violence to the ground. He fell upon the back of his head, cutting it severely, tkebloodflowingfreely. Several persons ran to his help, and carried him into the store of Messrs John Reid and Co., Avho bathed his head. Doctor Hooper was close at hand and attended to him, and in about half-an-hour was enabled to proceed home. He was much cut .and bruised, hut not so bad as at first anticipated. ' ; -'

The Canterbury- temperance advocates have resolved to. get a site for the Temper ance Hotel, 1,800 shares have been taken tip, but the building will, not be commenced till 5,000 are aUotted.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The "usual meeting nf "the Board of Education was held this afternoon in Wyndhain-street. Dr Campbell (chairman). . Present: Messrs May, Prime, and Luke, also Mr O'Suliivan, Inspector of Schools. ■

The chief part of the business consisted in considering applications for grants of money for school purposes, appointments, and a few local complaints. School Librabihs.—Several applications were received from local committees asking the con sent of the Board to the keeping of books within libraries. School Site.—A requisition from a district near Hamilton for the influence of the Board in getting a piece of land for the erection of a school thereon. Mr O'Suliivan spoke in favour of the request as a reasonable one, and it was resolved to make the necessary application to the Wate Lands Board. Woodsid-.—The Board sanctioned the ap pointment of Mr McGee, on the recommenda tion of the settlers, as teacher of the local school.

Mr Ltjokie.—The Secretary said that Mr D. M. Luckie had not attended the Board since the 12th July, and three months absence was the limit allowed by the Act. It was resolved to grant an extension of time to Mr Luckie, in the expectation of hearing from him.

SUPREME COURT CALENDAR.

The following is the calendar of prisoners for trial at the Criminal Sessions of the Supreme Court, which commence on Mon day next: —Alexander Watson, malicious destruction of property; William Francis Crowe, attempt to murder; Richard James Torpey, forging and uttering; Claudina Amelia Anderson, wilful perjury, on bail; James Troy, stealing from the person; Thomas Thexton Dickenson, breach of Fraudulent Debtor's Act, on bail; James Grey, alias Gaffney, alia Lee, forging and uttering ; Michael Butler, manslaughter; Te Toko, wilful perjury; Ernest Wing Bruce, larceny by a bailee ; Henry Black, alias Broome, alias James Smith, stealing from the person; John Thomas Young, forging and uttering ; William Dougall, maliciously killing a calf ; Thomas Smith, alias Mason, stealing from a dwelling; Daniel McSweeney, rape ; Henry Funke, horse stealing and larceny.

After the fire has drawn up, Coke may be| added in small lumps (not in large masses), either alone or mixed with Coal A fire made in this way is better for not being stirred, so long as there is space between the fragments of fuel for a free current of air. The value of Coke as a fuel and as a means of economy of Coal is hardly appreciated sufficiently. ' A mixed fuel of Coal and Cokeis invaluable forthe ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those of cooking, as it absorbs the smoke or in flammable gases given off by Coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter, clearer, and hotter, than it can be made by any other means.—[Advt.] This day a boy took to the shop of Mr Wayte a duty stamp of some value, which he said had been given to him by another boy, and was told to go back and bring the other boy with him. He left, but has not returned. The stamp has the appearance ot having been taken from some document. Perhaps this notice will lead to the dis covery of the owner.

We notice that the members of the Sea Nymphe Lodge, including 64 of the total abstainers of H.M. ship Nymphe, will hold an entertainment this evening in the Tem perance Hall, consisting of glees, songs, and music, chiefly by the seamen.

F\ENINC STAB. FRIDAY. OmOBER 4



WH. DAMPIER'S Advertisement of « Wonderful Bargains will be found on the 2nd column of the 4th page. ANTED, a Person of expeiience, with a good knowledge of general business, with £100 capital and good testimonials. No other need apply.—Mr N. McCulskj, top of Hobson-street. ANTED, the Public to inspect Pianos and American Organs, just received by J. Bowden, Shortland -street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 to mind two-children; also, several General Servants —Mrs. Longbottom, Newton. . ANTED, one or two respectable Men Boarders; also have a Furnished Bed room to let. At last home but one Alten Boad. Terms moderate. Good view. Healthy locality. "~ ANTED, Everyone to know that Hedger and Co., Grey-atreet, still con tinue to keep the Best Meat In Town. Splendid Veal and Lamb; also Prime Ox Beef. WANTED, a suderior man for a large farm, with wife who could assist in house work; to competent parties good wages will be given.—For further particular., apply to James Macfarlane. lona Office, Wharf. ANTED KJN OVV N, comfortable Board and Residence; also, unfurnished or furnished apartments, opposite Lome-street Hall, Frogmore House. ANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl, abont 14.—Apply Francis J. Short, City Hair Cutting Rooms, Queen-etreet. WANTED, a Man who will make him self generally useful.—Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a Governess, to instruct one little Girl three hours daily.—Apply by letter, Box No. 2, Post-offioe. \ST AN TED, a smart Lad about 14 to Vf make himaelf generally useful on a small farm.—Robertson 8r03., Grocers, Upper Symonds-street. WANTED, two Sawyers.—Apply to J. Macfarlane, lona office. WANTED, a General Servant. Refe rences required.—Mrs Thomas Whiteon, Princes-street. " ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Clayton, opposite Domain Cricket Ground, Carlton Road. ANTED, a situation by a young girl to attend a lady leaving Auckland; handy at needlework.—E. Henry's Regiatry. W~~ ANTED, an active young Man as Light Porter.—H. Atkina. __ WANTED, a respectable Girl about 15, accustomed to children.—Mrs C. Palmer, Devonport, North Shore. . WE invite inspection to the lot of New and Seasonable Goods we are showing in Dress Materials, Chintz, Plain and Striped Drill, Huts, Fancy Pinafores, Hosiery, all at low prices, at R. French's Drapery Establishment, Hobson-street. WANTE. t, for the Kawakawa Colliery, Bay of Islands, an Engine Fitter; one accustomed to Locomotive work preferred.— Henry Gilflll»n. jun., 10, Insurance Buildings; ANTED, a good Billiard-marker ; must have good references.—Apply at once, Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, Junior Clerk.—Apply, stating salary required, with testimonials, to box 108, Post Office. . WANTED, a Boy for the Black smithing.—G. Tyler. Freeman's Bay. "THO Carpenters — W anted, two good X Hands.—Thos. Constable. ;■ ODRESSMAKEKS.—Wanted, a Dress maker, fully competent to take full charge of'a Workroom.—Apply to Mr Fry at Messrs W. Messrs McArthur and Co., Queen-street ANTED, good Tailoresses.—Apply . City Clothing Mart., 92. Queen-street. ANTED, an engagement as Lady's Nurse; excellent references—Apply by letter to "Nurse' this office. • ANTED, a Man; must be able to milk and do general farm work.—Apply to John Soppett. ' WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply to H. L. Posseneskie, Tailor, Shortland-street. ANTkD Known, Coombes' Guinea Trousers, to measure, are the best value in the city.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street. _^ ... WANTED, a good hand for the Hat Department —Apply City Clothing Mart,. 92; Queen-street. . ANTED, for the Newton Pottery, two smart Lads from 14 to 18 years of age. WT. A N T E D X N OWN. Jv*. Oxened, One Thousand Mens India Rubber Coats, at 7s 6d.-SAMUKL Coomhes, City C^tbing Mart, 92, Queen-etreeL W~ ANTED, Buyers for the 2s. Tea extraordinary.which, though broken and small, contains sittings from fine teas, and gives out capital liquor.. N.B.—Have secured sufficient of the new season's crop for the year. My 2s. 6d. Family Mixture is a blend, of Tare,, choice, and strong teas, comprising China, Java, apd Assam. Ia a strong, full, flavoured pungent tea, and gives great satisfaction. My "Very rtich Deep Brown!*, 3s. Tea is a blend comprising some of the choicest growths. Is pretty generally, known,, and highly appre ciated. „ '■ ».'.-. 1; , FREDK. WHITEHKAI) t .- - 7 «.; ■ . . Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, .'•■'!; 7 Victoria-street. N.B.—Teas sold in original-che.te, half-chests,, and boxes, or packed in 6or 12 lb. tins. My own mixtures. •' "-■



I XX7 ANTED; a go-d man for the Hosiery Vv Department; "also a Junior Hand^ " TJitv Clbthi'ig Matt,"92, vjaeen-etreefe. ANTED, an experienced hand for the j-ancy Department.—Apply to Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. ' ANTED, a good Coat Hand.—Apply City Clothing jgart, 92, Queen-street. Tv I'ANTED, a team of young working ?vv Bullocks.—Apply by letter only, to Robert Fergusson, Northern Club. . TnSTTANTED, two good Ploughmen.— V T ■ Apply to Robt. McLean, Bl ak Bouse. \kj ANTED,- the Ladies to know that J. V \ Williainshas opened up another lot of Frilling for the neck, and a splendid assortment of Ladies' ..lack and white Lace lies. Ihe be-ta-sort,nier.t in Auckland, and the newest Style in Laoes, Ribbons, Silk Scarfs, Gloves, Sec. —J. Williams, junction and Grey-streets, - j.p<>. wFire-hjil. AN' TED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply nil kinds of Colonial Boots and s-ho<-_ cheap. i- _."d batter than any; other hou^e in town. A sp.endid lot of iadies and Childr en's * nglish Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Bad. AJMTiiD, the Ladies and Gentlemen to know I am now offering Great Bar gain sin New Season's Millinery. Hatw and Bonnets from 2s 3d ; Felt and Striped.Skirts, 2s 6d; Ladi-s Fancy Luce Ties from I'id ; Flowers. Feathers, and Ribbons, very eh.ap; Straw Hats, 10.1; Dress Pieces from 6d per yard; Ladies' Boots, from 6s; Maids' ditto, 2s 6d; Children's ditto, HlighUv <laraa*(«l, 9d ;.Men's Spring-eido Boots, 9s. Lw dies' and Gentlemen s Boots and Shews made to'order on the pre mise-.—J. Simpson's Cheap Drapery and Boot House. Victoria and Albert-streets. ANTED KNOW]*, than): GOLDIE is prepared to supply all ktvids of Tim bar a-»d other Hullding Materia)..,: including Bawlies, Doors, Mouldings; Broad Timber, House Blocks. Poets, Hails, Hardwood Felloes, ."hafte, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Lathe.. *h.ngl< -. &C, &C, at the lowent market price, at hit '.ards, Gaatom-hour_a-8tr»«-. ANTED, Cash Purchasers to-know thatlsiUftt Town Piio.s, and supply superior articles, especially Teas. .My Super lative Mixtukid at 3s per lb. is a tr^'.t.' Kvery body should try it. • 1 have a good Family-Tea 2s and 2s 6d ; Kefined Sugars, from 4Ad per lb. ;- Coffee roasted and ground on tlie premises fr._h daily.—W. ss. (.olli-iß.Grooer, Parnell. .. WANTED- TO SELL, Balance of a Pawnbroker's Stock, consisting of Clothing, Jewellery. Gold, and Silver. Also House and Ground- (freehold), for a lump mum to be taken at valuation. Half Cash; balance ■witirin three years ; no interest.—A. Ueavey, Wyndham-street. __ . W ANTED Known, Gloves—Girls' Lisle i »r.ad Gloves, from 5d per pair ; Berlin Wool.fron. <dncrdoz; Purses 3d and in eachaJSilk Lace, usiul price Is 9d neryam, but now rold by me at i<\, fid. and 9d yard. This is the Cheapestline of good Silk Luce in Auckland. A job line in Ladies Cloth Dress Buttons at Cd per card of three dozen. Ladie« Leather Belts, now coming into fashion, reduced from the usual price of 3s to lw, and 1* 3d each. Hair Pin >, M a box, in quantities of one dozen and upwards; much less to those who wfai to re-sell them again. Ladies- Luce Falls, 9d to le 3d ea/h ; usual price, 1. 6d to 2s 6d. N« w Dux Prince Arthur and Luke Collan- at 6d per box, or 4s 6d per gross; siz- s. 12,15, 15J, aud 16. left. The^e Collars are the best value in Auckland. Hand some Puff Boxer, at half-price; "Violet Powder at London marked price; "ew make Ladle. Dress Holders only 2d each. Also regular Goods, viz.. new shaped Straw Hats, little Boy's- do The new make of Corsets i- good qualities. Ladies Underclothes very cheap ; Mo-giel Tweed for Boys best wear; a Cotton Tweed which would make good school clothes, only Is I fid yard; • splendid lines in Grey and White Calioos. Muslins in Swi.s and Book; Em broidery from Id yard. Slate Glaz<-d Lining only 4d a yard. Children's Garters, 4d ; Ladies do, 8d ; both splendid value. Towels, very good value, at 6d each; Men's Braces, la. and good strong Braoes they are. Ladies and Girl's Striped Stockings, White do., at 6d per pair; Children's Socks, 3d per pair ; Men's Merino Socks, la 3d and 1« 6d each; the b.st value I have seen in Auckland. Men's Military-fronted White Shirt 3, solenoid value ; Coloured j. hirts; only Is 6d each ; Genuine Flax Shirts, Is 3d each. Other Goods too numerous to mention.— J. GREKNT, three doors from Thompson's Grocery Store, 44, Victoria-street, Auckland. Vy ANTED X N O W "V. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUM of A2 to £50 on persoii-il security, re-payable by weekly , nstalments, at L. H. NKuMwGH! Auckland Luan Oflloo. IHS. 'Jueen-atr. et opp ite Havl-iora Bank. . * A CAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, a the Works, for Cash; or. If bo agreed. Monthly Accounts at 255, with Cm per tin discount-.. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s fid per ton. A ton of Coke in equal to 60 hnnhelu. or abont double tbe bulk of Coal E^ the undersigned Booksel&ers and Stationers, beg to inform the public that our respective places of Huoinesa will CLOSI. every SATURDAY, on and after 12th October, at. 2 p.m. tc. VVAYTIT, UPTON & CO.. «;HAMPTALOUP & COOPEB. WE, the undersigned Watchmakers and Jewellers, be* to inform the Public that our respective plao-a of business will CLOSE on and after SATURDAY, Sept. 21st,. at 2 o'clock. JAMKS HOWDKN SEYMOUR 'WELLS, F. H. LEWISSON HH.RMAN PENZHOLZ K. G. SCHWARTZ THO-. wKALEY H. G. PAYNh; JAMES ADAMS ALFRED ALEY C. GOODWIN F. SHAW, Jun. LAURTTS HENRIKSEN A. G. BAKTLETT H. G. DOBHINGTON THOMAS BAKER ISIDOB.ALEXANDER. AA'TSI OATSI OATS! 500 bags PRTME TARTARIAN OATS '''" 1000 bags PBIME POTATOE OATS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen street. Auckland. ENNA to Harry Smith. —Please send me your address at once. All well here. Address simply Monmouth. X7~APOK! KAPOK! KAPOK! The New Material for BEDS, BOLSTERS, and PILLOWS, is as soft as Feathers at about one-half the cost; is beautifully white, clean, and dry, and perfectly free from dust or smell. —On y&lc at T. & H, COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. Samples free by post." . . "ftXEW ZEALAND LOAN AND i.l MERCANTILE AGKNCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice ia hereby given that the First Call of One Pound per Share, on the Fourth Issue of the above Company, will be payable at its various offices throughout the Colonies on FRIDAY, the Ist day 'of November, 1878. By order, of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLEY, Secretary. ANTED KNOWN, amongst the enormous quantity of wonderful Fresh Bargains are—Ladies' Kid Gloves, Boys' and Infants' Hats, Lovely Ribbons, Men's Tweed Vests, Men's Grand Belts, Boys' Knickerbockers, Machine Silk (pheasant brand), a lot of Ladies Trimming (which I don't know the name of), &c, &c. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dampier, corner of Victoria and Hobson-street. ON E POUND REWARD. Stolen or Strayed, from the Wynyard Arms Hotel, a Cheßnut Horse.—Apply to Wm- Hamley. _____ .' .__, AH. CLARKE.—Two Letters for you a lying at this office. ' OUND, a King.—Apply to R. Porter, Symonds-street. OST, from Parnell, a Brindle Greyhound Pup.—Anyone re'.urning same to Waite ir.aia Bote! will b_ handsomely rewarded. LOST, from Eden Csescent, on Wednes day night, a Black Horse with a hollow back.—Any person returning horse to Ehren fried Brothers, 3, Queen-street, will be well rewarded. ____ ; CLAREMONT HOUSE, Princes-street, Auckland —Board and Residence (mode rate terms) for families or single people. Bath room andeveryattention^ J. CODLING thanks the Gentlemen who take lunch in the city, for their liberal support.—Boyal Mail Bestaurant. A CHALLENGE of £5 to Mr. Leys.tof the Star, and th^ Improvement Commis sioners who judged the Albert Park designs— viz.. Messrs. Fenton, Taylor, and Cosgrave, that there was a more suitable design for the laying out of said ground thau " Puriri s. Merits to be decid«d on the ground by practical men. Winner to pay half to a charnable insti tu ion. o. N. g. PURDIfIJ, Gardener, " Bowling Green. It ewca st l c co a l "51 ■"' -Ex 'Elizabeth,' : 1 200 tons HOUSEHOLD COAL ' : i 150 tons SMITHS' COALS. I .To be Had Either at\ Ship's Side on Demvekkd. '• w. & g~»instone. ■;-■• '



CO N S I G N*M E N T S, Which must be sold >- 20 tons Rudenklau's Flour 10 qr.-casks " Regalia" Sherry 35 qr.-ea-ks Texier's Cognoo 120 cases Combe's Bottled Stout. • 50 cases Fallon's Aqstrahan Wi»es 50 cases Cockburn's Superior Port and Sherry » qr.-casks Teachers' Old Whisky 7 cases Teachers' Old Whisky 15 cases . Comet" Champagne 7 cases Safety Matches 20 half-barrels Salt Herrings 100 qr.-barrels Red Herrings 8 cases Austrian Chairs 14 cases Brown's Cornflour 20 arums Pale Oak Varnish 30' drums Raw and Boiled Oil 15 casks Raw and Boiled Oil 4 casks Colza Oil 40 drums White Lead, No. 1 •_0 cases American Brooms 50- boxes New Reason's Tea 400 qr.-barrela Hall's^ Blasting. Powder 50- boxes Prices' Candles 100 Verandah Sun Blinds 50 boxes' Dunedin Soap 50 htids. Dunedin Beer 22 tins Capal Varnish 8 tins Black Japan Varnish 4 casks Brunswick Black Varnish JOHN REID & CO., AGE. TS FOR TH* IVIANUFACTtMIEESi 26i Lowe- Queen-,'treet. J^ O T 1 C &, The Owner of the Allotments in Mongonui Nos. 32, 33,34. 51, 10; and 7, gives notice that if any per-on is found cutting or- removinK Timber from them, they will he prosecuted by law. ; TSO- O T I C E. The New Zealand Clothing,' Factory's Auck land Branch will be CLOSED on MONDAY, the 7th October. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager. .. HCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION Ai. FACTORY ALBERT-SI REET Jh. WATERS, C.KMCT ONER BeetH to inform the puhl_^ the tollowmii goods, manufactured s.t his ■ y are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Aurikland. They contain no in gredient or olourbig matter deleterious &o nealth:— Dry Goods. DRVfiGoou.—Continued Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe Co ".versations Ringn Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comflta Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Faucy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures . Iceing Sugar Sugar Alroon«- Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Good. . Burnt Almonds Birde'.Egge Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfit*;-"" Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops. Super. Extra Strona- Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops . Rose Lozengeß Black Balls . Aniseed Balls Indian Corn... Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffy Mußk 1-ozengea Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Tofly Juiubes- Everton loify____ Liquorice Star and Love RocK??" Pink, and White Sugar Imitation Strawbenies Candy. Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comflta Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe '.■..;., 1 Medicated Lozengeß oi every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One Shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORN vMKNTS. BONBONS, Somkbodv's Luggage, &c; Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sin,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the , colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to- the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those Buffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be. sir, -your obedient nervt., J_mks M.. Tunny, Provincial Analyst <_£kte^ T7-AIPARA STEAMSHIP J||||j|g;_o_- COMPANY (LIMITED). ST RAM TO RIVERHEAD. Steamers will leave as under :— Carrying Passengers and Mailß only. From Auckland: From Biverhead:. City ot Cork. 3 n.m. City of Cork. 9' a.m. Cargo per Lily and Gemini, from Auckland, daily, 10a.m. until 4 p.m. N.B.—Passengers will please take their 1 Tickets at the Company's Office before going on board. Freight on all Goods and Parcels for place« between Auckland and Helensville must be prepaid. ___ . . A. BURCHER. Manager. TCT X 'CITY OF SYDNEY, 100 cases SALMON, lib. 25 cases SALMON, 21b. FOR SALE BY W. S. LAURIE, . 7, WYNVHAM -STE E ET.,. TDIAKO GOLD MINING COMPANY X (LIMITED) A Call (the sixth) of One Shilling per Share on the Capital ot the Company, has been made by the Directors, payable to the undersigned, at the Office ot the Company, Shortlann-street, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th October, 1878' F. A. WBITE, Manager; Auckland,, 25th September. 1878. Hawke's Bay Education Board,. Napier September 17th, A PPLICATIONS are invited for th /__. following TEACHERS for the Napio District School, which will be opened about middle of January, 1879 :— 1. Head Master.—Trained, Certificated, and experienced. He must be an excellent Organiser and disciplinarian, and able to teach the higher branches of Instruction as. H£. "required for Secondary Schools under.,. The Education Act, 1877." Salary, £340. per ■ annum with house at allowance. _.. Second Master.—Certificated, good discipli narian, and able to teach Singing, Drawing and Drill thoroughly. Salary, £240 per annum with house allowance. 3. Third Master.—Certificated, Singing, and Drill necessary. Salary, £135 per annum. 4. Head Mistress. — Girls* Department.— Trained, Certificated, good disciplinarian, Music and Calisthenics indispensible. Salary, £160 per annum, with house allowance. 5. Head Mistress. — Infants' Department..— Trained, Certificated, and accustomed to Infants' schools. Salary, £150 per annum with house allowance. Applications for either of the above appoint ments must be forwarded to me, mth Certificates and Testimonials, on or before October 31st proximo. H. HILL, Secretary and Inspector. <S_fcS_^_ TTAIPARA STEAMSHIP j||||||:j_-__. company (limitedv. Tbe 8.8. KIN A will leave Helensville as under:— _'_."■■. _. For Otamaxea, calling, at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivera, Pahi and Mata kohe. every Tuesday's morning'a tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday, and calling at Batley (Masefleld _ Point) when signalled fOr. ___-': , . Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CTT V OF CORK, at 3 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on "Wednesdays, at 3 Cargo daily, per Lily ard Gemini. A. BURCHER. Manager. 1 *E_SC IT^ATPARa"" STEAMSHIP : -*Sll£» -*-*" COMPAJSJY fI_IMITED>.; For Kaivara Heads, Toka Toka, Whara hara, Tk Kopuru, Mitatai; Ahataru MAtTKGAWHABE, AND DinGAVI-LE. V The s.s. MINNIE CASES', Captain Kawso. , will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thnrß day morning-, tide, leaving Oargavjrlle 00 th. return trips every Wednesday, and Friday morn ! ing_ trifle. ~ . ' nr~v _n_ Passengers leave Auckland, per . >' Y. Of CORK on Mondava and Wednesday).; at S p.m. and Canco daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p m. ' ""■ . A.' BURCHER. Manasser.



, Meetings. >- f - |J" IT^__ a --Si;- . . The Sea Nymphe LocUo willthold a-Meeting •I at the Temperance Ball on Friday,4th, at 7.30.-7 All Good Templarsgg^^^g; S _, D >;- TTNITED TDIRIENDLY qOCIETIES DEMONSTRATION COMMITTEE. A MEETING will be held, in the LORNE STRTCET HALL, on SATUKDAY EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. ,•■«..., _._ ' ;' <W. G. CONNOLLY. ■ "■_.■ ■■■:.! Secretary.- A UCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL J_\ UNI O N;., The Monthly United Teachers' Prayer Meet ing will be held in the Wesleyan School-room, THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 7.3o"o'clock. An address will be given by the Rev. A. W. Webb. The attendance of Teachers and elder Scholar -. is earnestly invited. ■'.■■• . J-r- Tenders. p ffC~6 BUILDERS. Tenners will be received until noon of the Bth instant, for Erection of Shops at Pukekohe for' MrW. Grosse. __ „ , R. KEALS & SON. Architects. m" 6 B U I L D E R S. Tenders _will be received until noon of Mon day. October 7. for additions and alterations to Custom House Hotel, Fort-street. Plans. &c., at my office, Albert-street. SDWAKD BA.RTLEY, Architect. mo BRICKLAYERS.. P.Tenders will be received up to Noon of WED NESDAY NEXT, for Erection of Brick Pip Kiln and Chimney at Ponsonby. Plans and Specifiations at office of • MASEFIELD & CO. mOCONTRA C T O R S. TenderawillbereceiveduntilNoonofTHUHS— , DAY, October 10, for Driving Piles and other -', Works for Swinmiing Baths at Devonport, .-.-".-., ... ■ Plans and Specifications to be seen at the store- .;;\; ofMessr3 R. ani R. Duder, Devonport, North:■'. Shore. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL TRUST.. Tenders to Lease, for a term of seven years, a Sis-roomed fiouae in Symonds-street, near the Supreme Court, will be received, up to WED NESDAY, October 30,1878. By order of the Board of Governors. JOHN JAMES. Secretary. Shortland-street, September 28,1878. '_Q _L»e.. npO.LET, in the Bay of Islands (near the 8 lower Loading Ground), on .easy terms, a.. Dwelling-house, containing 5 rooms and orchard, over 20 years' old, in good^bearirig ~.., with 60 acres of land partly fenced; twe n ty . - ' minutes' walk from the Manganese Mm ___- Arply to H. Lane, Kawakawa Flour Mill, eay ot Islands. B T" O LET, Grass Paddock in Parnell, from one to three acres.—Apply to Mrs Matson, Brookside, Parnell. __ . rfpO LET, in the best part of Parnell, &., . _J Dwelling-house of six rooms; large shop " and garden; good well of water.—Mrs Matson, Brookside, Parnell. _____ rinO LET a front Room with fire place, I near Queen-street— Apply-this Office. ~0 1 d\ te £1000 LENT, on Building Society aSH_p 1 \J> principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated PROSPECT TERRACE, near AU ■ Saints Church, Ponsonby.—tfer Sale, a - well-built House, containing 5. rooms and Scullery, 3 Fireplaces, Gas laid on. Corner Allot i ment, 60 x 100.—Apply on the premises ; or to John Car law, Custom House-street. I^OR SALS-, a small Grocery Business, J? For address, apply to Mr J. Moginie, 107 Queen-street. - For Sale. .- •: ~-. . ■■■■'■■. '■ "IT.OR SALE, 'a large-sized Economist' Mj Stove (complete); nearly new; will cook - for 80 people.—F. Archard, Britomart Hotel, Custom-house-street,. Auckland. f(j| ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all &)>\ f rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. -^/iMt. P_ —Excellent Farm of 88 acresof First tfSo»_LOv« class Land, all fenced and in grass,, half-acre orchard, plenty of ornamental,trees,.,. .-,.<■■ House of 3 rooms,.large daily," stock-yard, &C.VX'..; Terms easy.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. . fttiiA —MOUNT EDE^J. 3 acres of Vol -s&^_c|/" / • canicLand, allfenced andin grass, garden, and orchard, with House of 5 rooms,, cow-shed, 2400 gallon cistern, &c—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. _: «?»>T6s _Pl'-R ACHE.—BO acres first-class &*&' Land, 1J miles from Opotiki township..— . S. Vaile. Land agent, SbOrtland-street. __' a* b »>/\ —HARM of 10 acres of Rich Level. o£. 1 OX/. Land, all fenced in, 3Paddocks, all in grass, 5-roomed Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty, &c. 28 miles South of Auckland.—S. Vaile*- Land Agent, Shortland-street. OOKA —WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four SJ&9.)\y. rooms and wash-house, &c, ■» .th freehold allotment 50x100, at Mount Eden.-3 - Vaile. House and Land Agent, fchortland-street-.. S. 3D. per DOZEN.—AIe and Porter Bottles Purchased in any qnantity.— EhrenMed Bros., Queen-street- . _■ ... s OVAL MAIL BESTA-URAN.T.—One of the best in town.—J.'Codling,.Manager.. /> L O V E S ! G L O YES t \jT " —— - . ' ■ First-class .To-i.jrM.it. Cut Gloves, two-button, various si_b, _i _!_> dd per pair, worth 4s; ditto, * at 2s _\ar pair; 20 dozen of Summer Light, Faricys, all sizes, 2s 6d per pair;: 10 doz. really good Black Kid Gloves, at 3s 6d, worth sa; large I lot Grey Calico, 36 inch, at 6d yard, worth Bd, bought at auction ; Heavy Winceys, 6d per yard;. lot of Winter Stock clearingontat cost price;. best Fancy Feather-edged Ribbons, 6d per yard, ! worth Is; a large lot of Ladies' Silk Scarves at. 9d each, worth 2s; ■_■. Singing Goldfinches.—W. -~. Eyre, Enneskillen House, Victoria : street. - BO M: VV' ST! BON EDST BONEDUST.' TO ARRI YE„ Per *Darcy Pratt,' 'lainea' and 'Look-oui ■ 150 tons BONEDUST t '..-.- i • •',■ ........ Also, . .. ..y : ; : ."":.., "'•■ 50 tons SUPERPHOSPHATE. _■- : .-' W. J. HURST & CO., .101, Queen-street. ___*-_. _T4if_-— Seven-ioomed House in the-. 3& &\J\? citj-(verandah);feplehdidlview; : ; excellent gaiden, toricked paths, well, and every • convenience. Price, £200.—C. Williamson Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. •■■_.."' . WANGANUI DIRECT... GO-AHEAD, F. M. Dicker, Commander, from Onehunga Wharf, TO-MORROW (Saturday), sthinstanty.; at 2 o'clock p.m. ' vf- ; For freight or passage apply to 1 , COMBES & DALDY, Agents? • Or; A. BARNES. Onehunga. ■ J" E~~O W^ D E• N, » WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, ? SHORTL AND-STREET, Auckland, ?"', t IMPORTER OF PIANOS. HARMONIUMS. '; ORGANS, &c. -_ Esgush Lever, Wa-> thatw, and Ge-kva WATCHES,. ' y,-i.^: ... ~, Gold and Silver Jewellery, &o. N.8.-Every descriptiwT^ of work executed with pi omptness and precision. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7. AT No N. BATH-STREET, PARNELL. ¥> C. GREENWOOD has received ii.; __\_\)9 structions from Mrs. Robinson to sell, at , her residence, Bath-street, Parnelt, near- Allen der'n Soap Works, on Monday, Oct. 7, at 12 noon» The whole of her Houseliol i Furniture, &c. comprising two Bedsteads, Looking Glasses Dressing Tables," Washstand and Ware, Chairs Tablf-s, Conch, Pictures. Mangle. Table with drawers, Arm-Chair, Writing Desk, Floor Cloth, Ketties, Sftuceoans, Paris, Crockery, qua»tiry of' Books, Blinds. Tub., Bnckets, Carpenters ' Ben^h,'Tools, Venetian Blin.is,,,Grind-tone, a. lot of Timber, Sund'ies, &c. - , :;" , R.C. GREENWOOD. Auctjoneer. ■~ " TO-MORROW, 7; ; ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART.; ; ; FOR SALE by' anct'on, To-momw; - (Saturday),-at 3 p clock, ;, „ ; Tea, Sugar, Oatmf al Potatoes, Candles, Soap, &c , Bed.tead!.. Chairs, Taeles '''7," : ■".'. ';-,'■ Couches, Mattress* B_-F._nder:'v ■"'■'■ LooUing Glass.H.Mai.o'-' v-'.7 ' Cooking Utehsilf, &c, &c. ]| ;7; ■ * 1 R. A FNCLAND," ~ l v Auttiii-.-feer, Qaeeu-titreet, Onehungtu.