PARLIMANTARY

FROM OUR SPEGIALREPORTM

{BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE),

WELLINGTON, this day

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. ' In the Legislative Council the following tills were reported: Railways Construction, Special Powers and Contracts, and Public Works Amendment. _ The Railway Construction Bill was read a third time, and passed. The Native Land Act Amendment (No. 0) was read a second time, as were the fol lowing minor bills :—Seal Fisheries Pro tection, Fisheries Dynamite, and Whaka tane Land Grants Bills. Col. Whitmore then (moved the second reading of the Financial Arrangement "Rill Mr Waterhouse called attention to the twelfth clause including a tack by authoris ing a relay. _ Mr Hall followed to the same effect, saying it was an evasion of the privileges of the Council. _..„ Messrs Robinson, Fraser, and Sir Dillon Bell followed briefly, and Col. Whitmore having replied the motion was agreed to Tvith the addition of words calling attention to the tack, and saying that it should not ■be construed into a precedent. The Council then went into committee, ■when the Native Land Act amendment, Seal Fisheries Protection, and Fisheries Dynamite Bills were considered and reported, as was the Financial Arrange ments Bill. . . The throe last were read a third {time and passed, and the Council adjourned at 1.30 a.m. END OF THE SESSION. By thes.s. Ringarooma yesterday a num ber of the members left, and to-day again the Wanaka and Tainui steamed away with others for the South and North respectively. The House presents a desolate appearance, and when the division bell rings a _ few straggling members come strolling in in a sleepy manner, and throwing themselves down at full length, resign themselves to the arms of Morpheus. It is evident that no question of importance to the colony can be fairly brought forward at such a period as this ; although if the Government were disposed to take advantage of thin benches, Messrs Atkinson, Bowen, Walters, John ston, Stevens, Richardson, and Saunders would be found stubborn opponents. MR BARTON AND THE JUDGES. The proceedings in the House during the afternoon and evening were characterised by very great listlessness Mr Barton him self brought up the question of his accusa tion against the Judges by making a speech, in the course of which he read a letter from Colonel Whitmore, saying that the Ministry were of opinion that no com mission of inquiry should be granted, unless the accusations were brought for ward in a particularised and specified manner, and that Mr Barton, in his speech, had failed to do this. Some desultory dis cussion followed, the Government adhering to the opinion expressed in the official letter mentioned above, and nothing definite was decided. The matter was then adjourned till this evening, and Mr Barton waited Impatiently till the debate between Sir George Grey and Major Atkinson on the Appropriation Bill had finished for his turn, making no secret of his having a carefully prepared speech on the subject ready for delivery. The whole matter, however,'may be considered now to be at an end, as far as the Commission of Inquiry is concerned, and the countiy may be thank fnl for having thus been saved a matter of ten thousands pounds. THE POLITICAL DEADLOCK. At the evening sitting, Sir George Grey in replying to a question from Major Atkin son, stated that it was the intention of the Government, in consideration of the difficulty which had arisen with the Council In the matter of the dual Maori vote, to withdraw the (Electoral) Bill altogether. This announcement was received with sur prise. DIRECT STEAM COMMUNICATION. At 7.30 Mr Macandrew rose, and moved, "That a direct monthly steam service between New Zealand and the mother country would be highly advantageous to both countries, and that the Government be authorised to enter into arrangements for the establishing of such a service, subject to the following general conditions : —(1). Vessels to be of such draught of water as shall enable them to enter the principal ports in the colony. (2). The contract time between the final port of departure and final port of arrival, not to exceed — five (3.) The Government to guarantee to ship 1000 statute adults by each monthly steamer inwards, during a period of five years from the commencement of the service; also to pay, by way of subsidy, a sum not exceed ing £ annually during the like period. Considerable discussion ensued, and Sir Robert Douglas moved the previous ques tion, which was lost. It was, however, argued that the question was of too great importance to be decided at so late a period of the session, and before empty benches, and Mr Macandrew was therefore allowed to go into committee on the resolutions only on the understanding that they should be withdrawn. This was accordingly done. INCREASE OF POLICE PAY. In reply to Mr Pyke Mr Ballance said sergeant majors of police would participate in the general increase of pay. SPECIAL WIRES. Mr Fox moved, " That the arrangement entered into -with the " Otago Daily Times," the " Lyttelton Times," and the Auckland " Herald" shall be suspended till the machinery of the Telegraph Depart ment shall be in a condition to extend equal privileges, if required, to all journals and Press Agencies in the colony." The Premier said the Ministry acted Impartially in the matter, and therefore could not entertain the motion of the hon. member for Wangamii. Mr Gisborne moved as an amendment, "That no telegraph concession should be made to any newspaper except when previously published in the " Gazette." Considerable discussion followed, and Mr Fox's motion was lost by 37 to 23. gESTIMATES. fg^^ In committee on the Supplementary Estimates, various items passed. APPROPRIATION BILL. The Appropriation Bill was read a second time and committed. On the motion for third reading, Major Atkinson made a review of the session. JSe said the Government had been prolific of promises, but insignificant in performances, and he ventured to say that the country would not put up with another year of un fulfilled promises like the past year. In reply, the Premier reasserted the charges he had made against the late Ministry, and said : "I charge them dis tinctly again with having in a great measure applied the public funds to the advantage of their friends, of having taken care that the public lands as well as native lands fell in a great degree to the advantage of their friends, and that large fortunes were so realised." At the request of Major Atkinson, the words were taken down, the Premier saying that he could prove them. The Premier then left the Chamber. Major Atkinson claimed the protection of the House. He had long put up with these accusations, but now as the Premier had been twelve months in office, the matter had assumed a graver aspect. He moved for a Select Committee of Inquiry. Mr Sheehan moved as an amendment, " The House having considered- the words ordered to be taken down, is of opinion that the words do not transgress the rules of debate unnecessarily." A warm debate followed, and Major Atkinson's motion was finally negatived by 29 to 13.

Major Atkinson said he felt hurt at the decision of the House, and during the re mainder of the session he would not remain

in tho Chamber while the Premier was speaking. He called for a division on Mi Sheehan's amendment, which was carried by 28 to 14. Sir George. Grey then returned, anc Major Atkinson retired. The Premier then resumed his address, saying that he did not for one momeni intend to impute personal dishonour to the late Premier, though he believed he had used his office to protect those who should have been published. No committee was reeded to investigate his cliatges. They were proved by speeches of the late Ministry themselves, and Sir J. Vogel's admission that a million and a half had been spent in obtaining support for the Public Works Policy. The Piako Swamp and the Auck lund coalfield transactions sufficiently proved the second statement. Everyone knew, in reference to the thiid charge, that .native officers and their friends had made large fortunes by the use of their position and public money to £et land from the natives. He then proceeded to reply to Major Atkinson's speech, saying he had the misfortune, when in office as Governor, to offend the Colonial Office by refusing to appoint a relation of Earl Derby to an office in this colony. He had also the mis fortune to have the Governor of the colony and the Legislative Council against him. He then referred to the injury inflicted on the colony by the member for Egmont in resisting the loan proposed by him (the Premier.) The Speaker referred in an eloquent speech to many other acts of the onposition, which retarded instead of assisted the pro gress of the colony, and then sat down amidst loud applause. Sir R. Douglas agreed with a great deal which had been said by the Premier. The Appropriation Bill then passed. At 1.45 a.m. the second reading of the Public Works and Immigration Appropria tion Bill was moved by the Treasurer. Major Atkinson complained that no ex planation had been given, especially as there was an amount of £700,000 to expend, without any provision being made to meet it. The Government in effect said, "We are honorable men, and you can trust the affairs of the country safely to our hands." Mr Stout pointed out that in 1876 the late Government had asked for, and obtained a similar vote that now was asked for. Mr Kenny raised a protest against the injustice done to the parti of the colony he represented. The hon. gentleman divided the House on the second reading. The Bill was_ ordered to be read a second time by 38 against 2, and the House went into com mittee on the bill. The bill then passed. RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION BILL. Mr Stout moved- that the amendments made by Council in the Railway Construc tion Bill be disagreed with, and managers were appointed to draw up reasons. The amendments made by the Council in the Special Contracts Bill were agreed to. The amendments made in the Rating Bill were disagreed with, and a committee appointed to draw up reasons. MR BARTON AND THE JUDGES. At this stage, Mr" Barton moved this motion : —" That the House should inquire into the charges made against Judges, and proceeded to quote from his printed speech regarding those charges." THE PROROGATION. In reply !.to Major Atkinson, ; Mr Stout said that the prorogation depended entirely upon the action of the Upper House. After a long discussion as to whether Mr Barton could move his motion, the hon. gentle man accepted a suggestion that he should postpone it till 2.30 to-morrow, when the House adjourned at 3.10. PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORTS. The following are additional reports of the Petitions Committee :— Petition of Alexander Crawford for com pensation for loss sustained by the refusal of the Hamilton Licensing Commissioners to grant him a license for his new house.— Committee declined to review the action of the Commissioners in granting or refusing licenses. Petitions from McGahey and others rela tive to alleged illegal placing of natives names on the electoral roll at Mon^anui. —The Committee recommended inquiry by royal commission. Petition from Michael Fayman praying compensation for loss staiaed through the removal of the Government buildings from Paeroa, where he had built an hotel.—No recommendation Petition from Edward Earl praying com pensation for depreciation in land at Tau ranga through road matters. —Compensation equal to that allowed in other cases recom mended. Petition of Alexander Grant, school teacher, Onehunga, re the action of the Board of Education in threatening him with censure, or punishment without being heard in self-defence.—The Committee recom mends inquiry by the Minister of Educa tion.

Petition of Joseph Worms re persecution by police detective, and detention of his step-children- in the Industrial School, Auckland.—The Committee declined to make any recommendation, but referred the petition to the consideration of the Govern ment, as it involves a charge against the police in Auckland, as also the management of an institution which has a Government subsidy.

VOTE TO CAPTAIN KELLY. A vote tor the widow of the late Captain Kelly, of £250, is included in the Appro priation Act.

MEETING OF KATIKATI SETTLERS.

A mketing of No. 2 settlers of the Katikati Settlement was held in the store on the 23rd instant. Major-General Stoddart in the chair. The Chairman, in introducing the business, said that Mr G. V. Stewart was now present, and whatever complaints the meeting hal to make against him (Mr Stewart) he was there in his own defence. The meeting then went into committee, and on returning, Mr Mulvany said the settlers were doing harm to themselves, and recommended that they should settle down and cultivate their land. Mr Stewart wished to hear any settler who had anything to say against him. Mr E. Hudson then complained that his name had not been drawn, and, consequently, the land which had fallen to him was bush land; and he had not the means to cultivate it. Mr Stewarc said that it was a mistake, and not intentional on his part, and he would now apologise. Still he considered that MrHudson had almost as good as the early selectors. He would, however, return the money which Mr HudsoD had laid out upon it, if he so wished. Mr Stephenson said that the only complaint that he had to (make was, that he had no road to his land, and Mr Stewart in his pamphlet had stated that the -whole of the land could be put under cultivation for £3 an acre, whereas it could not be done for less than £5. Mr Stewart, in reply, said tinder favourable circumstances it could, if the land was worked by themselves, and their bone and sinew con sidered as nothing. Mr J. G. Allen complained that Messrs KUlen and Crane had made their selection previous to those by the Lady Jocelyn, and took in both sides of the Uretara River. Mr Stewart said Mr Allen had a river running through his land, and should not complain. The Waste Lands Board had expunged the law compelling settlers to fence, and he (Mr Stewart) ,had taken off by way of discount a portion of the £2 per acre, making it only 345. The Road Board were doing their best to make roads as far as they had the money to do it with. Mr Purris wished for another surveyor to assist MrK. Patrick. Mr Stewart promised to telegraph for such assistance. Mr George, a practical gardener, had drawn the 13th choice, and was perfectly satisfied with it, and proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Stewart, which Mr Hoyle seconded, and it was carried unani mously. Mr Stewart, in reply, said he had been much hurt by the meeting held during hia absence in Wellington, assisting in having the Crown grants issued to No. 1 settlers, whose time was up. He had seen Sir George Grey, who told him that a sum had been placed on the Esti mates for the Thames and Waikato railway, and it was the intention of Government to carry on a line to Tauransra via Katikati. He also stated that a steam launch wo nld in a few weeks be down there, and he felt sure that Katikati wouia go ahead. Mr Stephenson. chairman of the indignation meeting held in Tauranga, having shaken hands with Mr Stewart, and expressed himself satisfied with the explanation, and stated that his owd grievance was one of a private nature, the meeting closed.

A service of song entitled the " Life of Samuel" is announced to be given on' Friday evening next, at St. Paul's Church. . The offertory on the occasion will be in aid of the. Sunday school.

Fiji News.

(Pkb Agnes Donald.)

We take the following items from the Levuk'a papers :— The schooner Dauntless, which left here on the litli May, on a recruiting cruise to the New Hebrides and Solomon, with 119 return labour, returned to port on Saturday last, after a most successful trip, having procured 172 labourers.

During the past fortnight, we are in formed that two hundred tons of cotton have been delivered ta the contractor, Mr W. Hennings, by the Government on account of native tax produce. In addi tion to this a very large quantity of copra, candlenuts, and beche-de-mer, has also been received during the same period, and we hear that over 900 tons of various kinds of produce are now ready in the provinces, awaiting shipment to Levuka. That tobacco must ere long form one of the principal Tof our articles of export is sufficiently evident from the surprising manner in Avhich it thrives in every portion of the group where its cultivation is attempted.

Several of the planters of Taviuni are now turning their attention to the planting of coffee, and the opinion of all those ex perienced in the cultivation of this valuable berry is favourable to the successful issue of their enterprise. We are sorry to record the total loss of the cutter " Maud," recently purchased by Mr. W. Sinclair, which took place off the plantation of Mr. Fenton, near Savu Savu Bay. The cutter had got underweigh with a land breeze, having eight head of cattle on board, and when off the mouth of the passage the breeze died away, and a strong current took the cutter on to the reef, where she became a total |wreck. All on board, including the live stock were got safely to hore.

By almost every vessel that arrives from New Zealand open boats are imported into the colony and disposed of in an easy man ner, quite disheartening to local boat builders. We believe the reason that Auck land built boats are said to be imported much cheaper than they can be built here, but this our boat builders indignantly deny as they say they say they can turn out a much superior article to the introduced one at a cheaper rate.

H. Townsend, who was killed at Ugi, Solomon Islands, was for some time pro prietor of the Criterion Hotel, Levuka. MISSIONARIES F<>R NEW BRITAIN.

The Wesleyan Mission brig John Wesley, Captain Mansell, has arrived in port. The Wesley is making her usual annual visit to the Mission Stations, and brings down a large supply of stores for the use of Mission aries, and the various circuits. Alter dis charging her inward freight she will proceed to the mission station at New Britain, via Rotumah, for which stations she carries twelvemonth supplies. In addition to one white clergyman and his lady, brought from Sydney, the John Wesley will take back to New Britain a reinforcement of native ministers and teachers from Fiji, who, despite the late massacre of some of their brethren, are hastening like all true soldiers of the Cross, to fill up the breach which has unfortunately been made in the numerical strength of the new mission.

VESSELS IN QUARANTINE.

When the schooner Agnes Donald left Levuka, the Danish barque Dora and the cutters Undine and Orpheus, from the Friendly Islands, were in quarantine, having whooping cough on board.

NEW RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Aw alteration in the railway time table has for some time been contemplated, and is now finally, decided upon by the general manager. Mr Macdonald has given con siderable attention to the requirements of traffic on the Auckland Railway, and ■has personally considered any com plaints or requests made for a change in the hour of running any of the trains. The chief alteration is in the Waikato passenger trains. Settlers from this remote district may now leave by the 6.25 train from Ohaupo, arriving in Auck land at 1.10. They have a clear period of three hours to transact business, see friends, or view the rising architectural grandeur of Auckland, and then return by the 4.15 train, which will arrive at Ohaupo at 11.5. At 2 p.m. daily a passenger train will run as far as Mercer. The 1.15 Waikato train does not run after to-day. On Saturday (only) a train will leave Auckland at 11.15 p.m., running; as far as Drury.

CITY COUNCIL.

Yesterday—( Concluded). A GRIEVANCE.

Mr Fernandez sent in a letter, complaining that certain work in the drainage under the houseß by the Terminus Hotel, and to which he had contributed £5, had not been properly done. The Surveyor was called in, and stated that the work had been done according to t«rms of agreement, and that the work for which Mr Fernandez had contributed the £5 was another matter. After some consideration the letter was referred to the Works Committee, and a further report to he made thereon. UPPER QUK UN-STREET. A long letter was read from Mr J. B. Russell, solicitor, respecting the levels of Upper Queen street. Mr Russell had requested to be heard on the matter, and thirty days after his request had Deen made he received a reply that he should be heard after the Counoil had deter • mined upon the levels. He regarded the reply as a refusal. The letter went on to describe the position of the street, with suggestions for the lavels, showing that the Corporation had, by comparison, spent less money on Upper Queen street, than on any other in the city, and that the residents had paid from £300 to £500 on improvements in the locality. On the clause recommending a grade of 1 in 11, Mr Peacock moved—''That the report of the Public Works Committee be received, and that clause 1 be referred back to the committee for further consideration." Mr Hay made some remarks, and moved— "That the clause be not refeired back to the com mittee." Mr Waddel moved—"That the clause be adopted," which was carried. TENDERS. The tenders for the works in Wellesley-street were opened, viz.: M. Danaher, £780 ; and A. McGuire, £532. The latter was accepted. Nelson, Wellington, and Union-streets,— D. Fallon, £2.891, with schedule of prices; A.. McGuire, £2,897 ; Martin Danaher, £2,980; M. Danaher, £2,980.—The estimate of the City Surveyor was £2,500.—Mr Fallen's tender was accepted. Vincent-street Wall.—James Trayes, £43; Nelson Ireland, £36 (informal); Allen McGuire, £49.—The tender of James Trayes was accepted.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT.— This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

Hunter aud Nolan v. Joseph Boyce, claim £S lls 6d, costs £3 3s, (Mr J. B. Kussell for plaintiff). Mr David Nolan proved the debt, and that £1 had been paid off the original account. Somerfield and Leek v. W. T. Smythe, claim £4 16s 6d, costs £2 Is; Thos. Faulder v. A. Herbert, claim £23 Bs, sight work, costs £2 14s; John Corless v. Elijah Hocker, claim £21 19s 7d, goods, (Mr George for plaintiff), costs £3 12s; Wm, Percival v. E. D. Halstead, claim £4 14s, costs £1 4s 6d, (Mr James Russell for plaintiff); George Garrets v. B. Macdonald, claim £7 4s 6d, costs £2 4s, (Mr Thorne for plaintifl). ADJOUKNED CASES. Hamilton Quinn v. O. M. Quintal, claim £12 15s; H. F. Anderson and Co. v. J. Dowd, claim £22 8s 2d ; F. H. Lewisson v. J. B. Prescott, claim .-£l9 10s; C. H. DeThierry v. S. Stephenson, claim, £12 4s 6d. Daniel Brown v. James Carey.—To take evidence.—Mr J. B. Russell for defendant. —This was a claim for balance of wages by plaintiff, who entered defendant's service at Newcastle, New South Wales, as mate on board a ship bound for New Zealand.— Plaintiff did not appear, as he had gone to sea in another vessel. —The evidence was that plaintiff had signed on the sth of August, and was discharged on the sth of September. Plaintiff was a good seaman, but in consequence of his being afflicted with partial blindness, he was not equal to his business as mate. The full amount due to Brown was left with the shipping master at Timaru, where plaintiff was discharged. The articles signed were tendered in evidence.

rtSli}*^o^ Pc& v- Earnest EiHg^ Tv! f 4-T^r Hesketh for plaintiff; M' S& pendant.-This was a claim for smith's work Defendant denied the claim-. -John Pee deposed[that he was a smith, o* «Sr ♦ ?new *he defendant, also of the same district He then gave an account of work which he did at defendant's request to a carnage. The work was well <W and according to Mr King's instructions.-. McT^f' S?° Of the Plainti;ff. corroborated his father's statement—Ernest John King ™t nd W, adknown plaintiff for thiS l!«oL ?. ad fr^ vently w<>^ed for him in his capacity as blacksmith and wheelwright the «e n f r^ dant smdence went to show that the work was imperfectly done, and not ngi,to, Ws wish- a»d he objected £ pay the whole amount The work was nit Shf^ Ml" aekie' » COst -EdS toMrP^gartener>-went rtfo the carriage to Mr Pee, who said he would go on: tSe SS^T^° Usins ' <rfftefinn«C Messrs aTT^& A rtkl?> aQd James Mackie, and Alexander Jamieson deposed to the im eviSntl'^r*6^ 01 *»™*.- w^s evidently done by an unskilful hand — Counsel having addressed the Court, his Z7i%i goTeVndßment for defendant

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WANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampier's /J 7 7 r,LarR- e Coi?ical Advertisement of Won dß.r^ul?argain9 W1" appear To-morrow. WANTED, a Servant Girl.-Apply at Powell's Blue Post Dining Rooms Lower Queen-street. "' WANTED, a good General Servant; • ,one that can milk preferred: references required.-Mra. R. Garliok, Mount E^en Road. 'Y/I/'ANTED to Let, a very convenient fol I,» B:rtK)me 1 f House, with two-stall stable, G fbo BW* Queen-street.—Apply at W r ANTED, a good Second Waiter for a ton Country HoteL-Apply to F. G. Ewing- VACANCY for two Gentlemen.—Apply Myrtle Villa, corner of Cook and Nelaon streetß. three minutes Walk from Queen-street. " ANTED, a good General Servant.— ___Mr3. C. A. Harris, Franklin Koad. Wf ANTED, strong Lad for the country, w 7, , APPIy *°, H- P- Gibbons & Co., 58, Wellesley-street, before 12 noon to-morrow. Y^ANTED, a Barmaid for a Select Up". » » stairs Bar; must be accomplished and experienced. Terms liberal.-For addrees apply at this office. * ' 'ANTED, a Girl for an Upstairs Bar ■ none but those experienced need apply. —Apply at this office. ANTED, Ladies to know they can r ,S et Kid Boots to order for 12s 6d. at W. J. Offer a Bristol Honse, Queen-street. W ANTED, Parents to inspect the large stock of Boots at W. J. Offer's Bristol House, Queen-street. 'ANTED, a young Girl about 16 or 17 for general house work.—Apply at this office. 'ANTED, a good Bilhardmarker for Gisborne; good wages to a competent man ; reference required.-Apply at once S. M. Wilson, Albert Hotel. 'ANTED, to adopt a Boy between eight and ten years of age: orphan ferred.—Apply by letter to AJpha, Post-office, Auckland. 'ANTED, a good steady Farming Man, or Man and Wife, for Piako.— Adam Laybonrn, Fort-street. 'ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Jas. James, Russell-street, Pon sonby. W "ANTED Carters and others to Water their Horses at J. J. Odium's Royal George Hotel. Newmarket. WANTED, a smart respectable young Man to servo and make himself gener ally useful in a store.—Apply second shop near Theatre. W "ANTED Known, that every descrip tion of New Billiard Furniture on sale at the Alexandra Hotel. Farnell. 'ANTED, a Farm Labourer for the Waikato: must milk and be good with horses. — Apply Taupiri Ooal Depot, Break water. WANTED, a good General Servant— vf PP!y at once to Mrs. Cashel, Exonia House, Upper Hobson-street. WANTED, the Kesidentsof Grey-street to know that R. Pasco will open a Butcher's Shon on Friday morning, opposite HecJger and Co.'s, and respectjully solicits a share of their patronage. AN <ED, two good Carpenters.— Jas. Malcolm, Judge's.Bay. ANTED, a Nurse Girl, aged 13 or 14 Mrs D. Bvltt, 244, Queen-street. WANTED Known" we are making Suits for £3 Jss, that can not be equalled in New Zealand.—l. Phillips, Tailor. Queen-st. WANTED, a Boy, as sth hand. Pocket money allowed, and leave off generally twice at week at 5 o'clock.—W. H. Dampier.- W ANTED Known, that W. H. Hazard, Gunmaker, 167, Queen-street, Is a pur chaser of every description of firearms. WANTED, Tenders for 18 Chains of Fencing and Ditching (labour only); also, for Clearing.—Apply to B. Mills, Builder. WANTED, Stonedressers to dress kerbs, 8 inch at la 4d per foot, 12-inch at 2s per foot.—James Dempsey, Contractor. W ANTED, two steady Boarders in a private family.—Apply Mr. Fulliames, Broker, Hobson-street, near Governor Browne Hotel. • ■ W ""ANTED, a smart Youth.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club, Shortland street. \A f ANTED, immediately, a smart Girl VV about 14 or 15 years old to assist in general house work.—Apply to Mrs. Courtayne, laremont House, Princes-street. WANTED, Employment in any capa city, not actually labourious, by a respectable young man, a new arrival; security offered.—App'y by letter to B, this office. WANTED to Purchase, for cash, a Building Allotment near town. Price about £20,-Addre3B E.H., this office. CTTANTED Known, Thomas Fenton, a T T Letter from your father for you at the Nottingham Castle Hotel. W" ANTED, a good General Servant, with references.—Apply this office. W ANTED, 8 Men to clear fern antitree at Matamata.—Apply at Wharf Mill. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking.—Mrs.- Kirkmari, "Victoria-street. ANTED, a strong Lad ; one used to the trade preferred.—R. Smith, Car penter. Upper Symonds-street. W" ANTED, a good General Servant- Mrs. Samuel Brown, Graf ton Road, two doors above Bowling Green. WANTED, an active Man or Youth; must be able to milk and make himself generally useful. — Thos. Williams, Mangere, near Onehunga. W ANTED to Sell, a first-class Trap Borse, quiet and staunch ; two first class Hacks ; also, two Spring Traps and Harness.—Hedger and Co., Gray-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Mrs. Wm. Bell, Nugent-street, off Kybe'r Pasa. W~ ANTED Known, Adelaide Red and White Wine, in prime condition, 6d per tumber, at the Thames Hotel, Lower Queen street. - __; ___ W "ANTED to Sell, a first-class new Waggonette; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, light aad heavy Spring Carts ; also a new Harvest Waggon. —A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory. WANTED 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 English Goods at reduced prices. -Call at onoe.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City HalL WANTED to Sell, the Splendid Piano ■ Mddle. Charbonnet played updn ; at her' concerts. To be seen at Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. ■ Also, many fine full rich toned Pianos by Bord and Debain. N.B.— Second-hand Pianos and Harmoniums. ' WANTED, by a working man, a Bed room, with cooking and washing done. Reply X, this office, stating particulars*



TO Carpenters.—Wanted, two goo Han& for Bridge Work at Taranakir Apply at Cruickshank and Miller's, Queer street, between 12 and 1 o'clock. WANTED*, a kind person to adopt i Little Girl, an orphan.—For particular apply by letter to BG, at this office. WANTED to Let, for one year, thi Billiard Table, Hamilton Hotel, Hamil ton,, Walkato, at per week, payable in advance Tenders to be addressed to Mr. Davidson, Stai Hotel, np to noon on Saturday, 2nd Nov. W'ANTKD, a Book-keeper, with some experience;. must understand . double entry.—Apply by letter only, giving references and:stating salary required, to Edward Lewis. Custom-house-street. ANTED KNOWN, tbacjJ. GOLDYe is prepared to supply all klndß of Tim ber sad other Building Materials, including Sashes. Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards. Custom-house-street. W "ANTED, 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, Buyers for the New Season's 2e. Tea extraordinary! which, though broken and small leaf, contains sittings from finest teas, and gives a high flavoured liquor. For my 2s. 6d. Family Mixture, which is a blend of rare, choice flavoured, and strong teaß, comprising China, Java, and Assam, and gives great satisfaction. For my "Very Rich Deep Brown" 3s. Tea whieh'is a blend of the choicest growths come from whera they may ! It is thoroughly appre ciated. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, "Victoria-street. India, China, and Java Tea Warehouse. Dealer in Cigars, and Importer of Tobaccos. W ANTED Known, Prilling, Frilling ! Wanted Ladies to buy my 4d Frilling • Brown Calico, at 3£d per yard; Striped Stockings at Is per pair; Silk Lace, id to 9d per yard usual price 9d to 2b 6d; Lace Neok-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. 6d to to 12s each, very good value; Linen-faced Rink Collars, id each, or 5d per box; Turkey Red at 3d per yard; blue Percale, suitable for trim ming Little Boys' Suite, at lOd per yard; Girls Lisle Thread Gloves, from 5d per pair • Berlin Wool.from 3d per doz; Purses 3d and 4d each • Silk Lace, usual price Is 9d per yard, but now sold by me at 4d, 6d, and 9d yard. This is the 3heapestline of good Silk Lace in Auckland. A iob line in Ladies Cloth Dress Buttons at 6d per sard of three dozen. Ladies Leather Belts, now 3oming into, fashion, reduced from the usual price of 3s to Is, and Is 3d each. Hair Pin %M a box, in quantities of one dozen and upwards • much less to those who want to re-sell them igain. Ladies Lace Falls, 9d to Is 3d each • usual price, Is 6d to 2s 6d. New Dux Prince Arthur and Duke Collar* at 6d per box, or ds 61 jer gross; sizes, 12, 15, 15J, and 16, left. These Dollars are the best value in Auckland. Hand jome Puff Boxes at half-price; Violet Powder it London marked price; new make Ladies Dress Holders only 2d each. Other Goods too lumerous to mention.—J. GREEN, three doors Torn Thompson's Grocery Store, ii, Victoria itreet. Auckland. WANTED K. jm OWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED In SUM ' of «2 to «50 >n personal seourity, re-payable by weekly nstalments, at L. H. NBUMreGEN, Auckland Joan Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. A UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE £3L STEAM FKRRY COMPANY (Limited). An Interim Dividend at 5 per cent, has this lay been declared on the Paid-up uapital in the ibove Company, payable at the Company's Dffice, Queen-street Wharf, on and after the Ist November. By order of the Directors. H. W. HBATH. Manager. Auckland, October 24,1878. Note.—Transfer Register will be closed from 10th October till November 1, at noon. CIHEAf WIRE NAILS, 1J and 2 inch, J at 3Jd per Ib, or 283 per keg.—Adam Lay journ, Fort-Btreet. A MARRIED Lady, accustomed to Jt\. tuition, who has a small select class for roung ladies, is desirous of obtaining three of tour additional pupils for advanced branches of education.—Address, Alpha. Box 90, Post Office QATS! OATiSI OATS! 500 bags PRIME TARTARIAN OATS 1000 bags PRIME POTATOB OATS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-straet". Auckland. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ENGINEER FOR GRAVING DOCK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 26th October, 1878. Applications will be received at this office until Tuesday, the sth .proximo, at noon, for the appointment of Engineer for the Graving Dock. Applications to be endorsed, " Application for Engineer for Dock." J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. TTVARGAVILLE RACES Are POSTPONED in consequence of the Course not being properly finished, until WEDNES DAY and THURSDAY, the 4th an 4 sth of DECEMBER, 1878. E. MITCHELSON, For Stewards. A UCKL AN D RAILWAYS. MISS SHERWIN'S CONCERT, THURSDAY, October 31.1878. Late Train leaves Onehunga at 7.5 p.m. for Auckland, returning after the Concert. Call 3at intermediate Stations. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND AND OHAUPO ±\. RAILWAY. NEW TIMK-TABLE. On FRIDAY, November Ist, a New Time- Table will be in force. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TWTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND _131 i MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY j (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the First Call o 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 BATTLE V, Secretary. IVTEW GOLDEN PAtl GOLD MINING _13i COMPANY (LIMITED). FINAL NOTICE. All Shareholders who have not Paid the Eighth Call of One shilling per Share are hereby notified that, unless all current calls are paid, on or before THURSDAY, October 31.1878, their Shares will be advertised for sale as forfeited shares without further intimation. By order. JOHN R. RANDERSON, ' • " ' Manager. ;; Auckland, October 23,1878. THOROUGH OF PARNELL, NUISANCE BOOK. A Nuisance Book is kept at the Council Office, :in which Ratepayers may enter complaints re~ specting nuisances. S» REYNOLDS, Town Clerk* October 28,1878.



j For Sale. J( 0RTH SHORE, DEVONPORI FO X SA LB, 75 Building Allotment 8 Farms, from 1 to 165 acres 6 Houses, various sizes. Houses to LeJTl^vayb on Hand. consisting of a Laree Shrmm^?.i are Freehold, DweKing-house, Bakfhous e qV^l te, co l ? imodiou6 sheds attached. The Workidfef^ 8. ? Cart- J- M. & J. MOWBRAY, F- — Queen-street. OR SALE, the fast-sailing Open Boat particulars apply to R. Alison. Devnnnn£ • ' II OR SALE, a General Grocery Storeln tr. n^o a r??. ulou* locality, doing a good family w fV Wl£ h,£ House attechetTon vSJS ° ' LaDd and Estate A Sent' JT ] toS£? as? Co"age (n^Tfor Sale or son. EatateAgenyrnlgM Lane. *"*"" J£] 30 -f-^RMof ld"acres of Rich Level Valle. House and Land Agent. ShortoSrJ -R I 0 t0 *100? LENT, on Building Society *-* *-H " Principles, or on other termsi to «iA borrowers.-C. WJUianmon, Estete St IS 3an Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated ' Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. «u"se ana vo Let, mo LET, at the Market House, for one fnrnnr'r°^r^ hl? eyea«8 ~YAR:DS Suitable for Joiners Workshops, Stone Cutters, Coal or W^gh Ob°rid2e ealerS ' &C" Wi& °^^ontuseof To LET, at the Market House, for one. two wirhr|?ol? arS~^ta^ e and Comm'odioui YaYas, TO LET, at the Market House, for one, two, eT? earß~A 2 or part of one wing of the TO LKT, at the Market House, for one two &^f &?' Fruiterers' Grocers, Prov.sion Dealers, BifiNTS small, and no taxes. R. C. GREENWOOD, Market Inspector. rriO LET, one Double-house, containing JL four rooms each, being newly papered, with good well and tank; can be let separate rSL2? odeißJ c- *° a good tenant. Also, one Cottage, containing three rooms, the whole bw*w lta? ted T 4 lbert Place- Albert-street, door Newton>-A PPly on tfae premises, or next HPO LET, several Houses and Shops. J- Rent low.—M. Foley. Grocer, Victoria-st. mo LET, a comfortable 3-roomed it t ■p?«Bige'" xt^° flrePlaces, oven, and well.— H. J. Riordap, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. rpO LET, two small Cottages.—J. Abbot, J- Grocer. Hobson-street. npu LET, a Five-roomed i ,'ottage on the i^ New. Nortti Road, with haltacre of grass la. DfJ rent moderate to a good tenant.-For address apply at this office. TO LET, a large Shop, with Dwellina" house, corner of WeUesley and Lorne streets.— A.pply on the premises to W. Crowther. rriO LET, Dairy gFarm at Surrey Hills JL Estate, Newton, good Dwelling-house, large cow-sheds, with every convenience, and 85 acres of land; position unequaled.—Apply to Robert Rose, Hobson's Buildings, Shortland street. County Elections. TTpUTEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. TO THE ELECTORS OP TAKAPUNA RIDING. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l beg to offer my self as a Candidate at the Election of Councillors on the 13th November, and, if elected, will honestly do all in my power for the welfare of the district. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours truly, ROBT. M. STARK. X^TAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. Printed Copies of the Electoral Rolls of the various Ridings in the County can be had at the office, No. 1, Queen-street, Auckland. Price, Is each. • OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. Tenders. mo BUILDERS." Tenders will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 7th instant, for the Erection of a Family Residence at New Plymouth. EDWARD MAHONEY & F' w, Aromiects. rr\ o" b v i i, L c r s. Tenders wiU be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 9th of November, for the Erection o? Bank Premises, in Queen-street, for the Bank of Australasia. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, - Architects. mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Tenders are required up to noon of TUESDAY, the sth of November, for the Erection of a Brick Store at the corner of "Victoria and Hood-streets, Hamilton, for Mr N. R. Cox. Plans, &c, may be seen at my office, and duplicate drawings and specifications will be deposited at the office of H. AlMgnt, Engineer, Queen-street, Auckland, on and after the 20th instant. THOMAS H. WHITE, Architect. Hamilton, October 11,1878. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned nntilnoon of SATURDAY, 2nd November, for the Krection and Completion of three Dwelling houses in Grey-street. Plans, &c, at my office,. Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. I BEG TO STATE that the Adam McCamish whose name appeared in Satur day's Stab as being unable to meet his liabilities 13 NOT Adam McCamish, Carpenter, and to prevent further mistakes, I shall for the future spell my name ADAM McKBMISH. Auckland, 29th October, 1878. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND ±%- PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW, To be held on The Association Show Grounds, Ellerslie, On WEDNESDAY, November 13,1378, when upwards of £700 will be offered in Prizes for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Dogs, Fowls Horticultural and Local Manufactures. For list of awards and further particulars, apply to the Secretary, Mr. W. Percivai, Durham-street. A UOKLAND GAS <J OMJP AJN ¥ (LIMITED). ;: The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, a the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2a 6d perton. , - . A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. ; : , ' IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WILLIAM POTTER, OF EPSOM. All Claims against the above Estate must be J sent to the undersigned on or before Monday, i 11th November proximo, otherwise they will not be recognised. W. Ji CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane..



Gazette in Bankruptcy. JNBANKR U P T C Y. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors ££L, 87o* and of the bankruptcy of Thomas SiBtEY, of Te Awamutu, in the r^f^S 01 *1^18^ 0* of Auckland, and Debtor W Zealand ' Storekeeper, a Notice is hereby given that the First Meeting of Creditors herem was, this day, adjourned fa MONDAY, the 11th day of Novembi° 1878, at 2 o clock m the afternoon, at the Court House Hamilton. ■ ' Dated this 29th day of October, 1878. T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of the Court. William Macgregor Hat, Hamilton and Te Awamutu, Solicitor for the abovenamed Debtor. Meetings. J>HOVINOIAL GRAND LODGE (S.C.) ofTn, 6 AU^ al Oc T to^er Quarterly Communication Dated this 21st day of October, 1878 EDWARD K. TYLER, . P^G. Sepretary. K ARANDli T^c? E SIGHWAY Friday, the Ist day of November, at 7.30 p.m. Ch^yfSnld 0. 61^ a T™toi -P^ Pe?f Mr JOSEPH WARREN, Chairman. XTOUNG. Men's Christian Association A ,' corner of Wellesley and Albert-street- Usual Week Night Meeting This (Thursday) £>med°& AH ar6 invited> stra°gera we^' [^NISKILLJiJN LOYAL ORANGE ' LODGE. No. 3. ■hT hf^? gnlar Mon*hly Meeting will be held, in iayftt f.!"o p°m Newton« TO-MORROW (Fri- J^Teix}** °f °ffiCßrs for the All members are requested to be present. By order of the W.M. CJ E RVI CE O~F SONG k3 "LIFE OF SAMUEL," At H. Paul's Church, on FRIDAY, Ist Nov. (All Saint's Day), at 7 p.m. - ' Offertory in aid of the Sunday-school. The Words of the. Service can be purchased at Mr Hardwick's, Shortland-street • Mr Hasletfs, Shortland-street; and Mr Hatswell Princes-street. '' THE GREAT AMERICAN WIZARDS.. Professor and Madame DE CHILLE • WiU Perform their WONDERFUL MAGIC AND CONJURING FEATS! Madame Db CHILLE will also Perform the Wonderful Arabian Box Mystery ! Professor Dk CHILLE with his Fairy ' Canary Bibd, Enchanted Egg, and Magic Ring, Comic Song, &c. Will appear at the Onehunga Masonic Hall on SATURDAY EVENING, Nov. 2. Admission, 3s. and 2s. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8,. rp R V T HE DUNEDINJBEER, MARSHALL AND COPELAND'S. KOYAL MAIL HOTEL Restaurant— ; J. Codling again thanks the Gentlemen of Auckland fer their patronage, and hopes for a"" continuance of their favours. First-class Table -XT.:- O T I G E, All Claims against the ship JarrTTnTgSi Famenoth" to be rendered in -TkA^ mw duplicate before noon on MON DAY , 4th November, at our office. ; L. D. NATHAN & CO., • _J Agents. E^OUND, a Goat.—Anyone claiming cais have same by defraying expenses.—Mrs. Hawkins, Abercrombie-street. ONS A L E CANTERBURY POTATOES, (PKIME SAMPLE). JAKINS & WILLCOX, Custom House Street. BOARD and Lodging within a short dis tance of the Post-offlcß, wanted by a Young Man.—Address, stating terms, R, Stab oitice. • "-■ ■ '; ••::-■ ■■ ;: ■ ■ :■■ "OESIDENX GOVERNESS.—A Lady JL\j lately arrived in this country, desires an engagement; or would take charge of a House hold with the care of two or three children.— For testimonials and particulars, address A.Z. office of this paper. jg~T; RAP H A E~L WINE. Strengthening and Digestive. This Wine is an invigorating tonic, very pleasant to take, and more efficacious for convalescents and debilita ted persona than iron or quinine. It is a sove reign remedy in cases of gastric debility, chlarosia, and anemia. Ss. Raphael to be ob tained only at the Thiuvlk Hotei Bottle Department. A .UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND ±%. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL SHOW. 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. PERCIVAL, Secretary A.A.P. A. B. TONKS^^ o j. ROWj R. C. CARR MAIZE, ex Agnes Donald, from Fiji. B. TONES & CO. WILL sell by auction To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, 70 bags MAIZE, ex Agnes Donald. TO-MORROW. AT SIBBIN'S MA RT, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. 16> BOXES ORANGES /V 30 bags Sugar, 30 Cheese 30 bags Canterbury Potatoes 40 packages Tea, Oat?, Maise, Bran, Sharps 1 ton Prime Bacon and Hams Bayers' Flour, from 9s 6d up3et price Raisins, Matches, Butter, Cand'es Kerosins, Soap, White Lead, Colza Oil Beef, Tobacco, Hops,&c- ■■>..: TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARXTHUR'S MART. POULTRY-^-Powls, Turkeys, Ducks. Geese, Pigeons, Canaries, small Pigs &c a Russian Terrier, a'flrat-class ratter. °. :Tv? f PRODUCE, &c.-6anterbury. Auckland, and Raglan Bacon and Halgs, alewfet-clasaAncfc sssat <sa issss?ft3as^-^ gSS^SSfI"P ?* Pwk' HOP»f SaffiS GROCERIES, &c.-Superior Tea, in i-ciiests and boxes. Cocoa^offee,- Sugar, Biscuit^S wS^S"1"^ 9,urr^ts, Jam. Confectioner?, . Wf^ Sn°^ deri s»a P. Soda, Blacking, Pickles' Salmon. Candles, Starch; Blue, Peel White Lead; Boiled Oil, Tobacco, Cigare, &o;' • , FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M, , .1 „ lar? e handsome Cedar Wardrobe, Bycicle, Cedar Pembrotee iable, new Iron Bedsteads, Mattresses, S.B. Gun. a large and varied collec tion of new and second-hand Household Furni ture and Effects for Parlour, Dining-room. Bed room, and Kitchen, American Nutmeg Clocks, Watches, Boots, Ranges, Stoves, Ovens, Sewing Machines* Sundries* ■