several occasions, had lacked and hammered her like a dog ; she had been left for dead on the flonr of fboir miserable home in Nelson-street; and had suffered iv silence to hide her shame, until compelled to bring the case to Court for the purpose of saving her life from the maw of a merciless tyrant and his neck from the hangman's noose. The man's features were repulsive, and his acts on the woman, and his murderous a'tack on a drunkard in the cell In which he was confined, were alone sufficient to justify the Bench in exercising the law to its fullest extent for tl-" purpose of depriving this eel-skinner or vis liberty for a season, and from committing further ■outrages upon society.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

KAIPARA. this day.

DEPARTURE FOR AUCKLAND. Sailed for Auckland : The Tongariro at 'ten a.m. She was to leave the Heads last »uight, weather permitting.

COROMANADEL, this day, LATEST MINING.

"Tringham's. —Mining Manager reports : ""During the past week, stoping the block ■over the level where the late manager had his crushing from. The reef here is 6 inch vto a foot wide, with a fair dish prospects. He is also sinking a winze at the north end •of the reef, which shews good solid stone, with first-class prospects, and dabs of gold showing occasionally. He will send stuff to the battery at the end of the week.

COROMANDTCL, this day, "Watchman.— The mine manager, Mr C. McCorinick, repori s:—" Since my last, a distance of 43 feet has be*n driven, making a total of 193 feet completed in the new level. The country 'through which w are passing is of a promising Character. We are not, however, sufficiently 'far ahead as yet to reach the reef we are driving ■for I may also mention that some time since "I ailndfid to a small leader which I discovered -on the surface, and from which I obtained a iprospect of gold. The Corby Company are now driving for this leader, and have reached within 15 or 16 feet of our boundary. Should they cut "It and it prove payable, we will then be in a position to -work it from their dr<.ve, and ao save ■an expenditure of farther prospectisg for it. Progress Gold Mining Company.—The mine •manager, Mr. W. Myles, reports :—'• During the "week there has been five feet drive" on the two leaders, which are looking very w -11. I am ex ■pef-ting a change for the better, as th^re is a iittle water from the Black Reef these last two days.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE CHARGE AGAINST THE THAMES PRESS. The charge against the Thames press, which your contemporary gave such promi nence to in a note to the inquest published yesterday, of having caused the late Captain Goldsmith to commit suicide, is now fully disproved by affidavit of the medical man, ■which was read, in very bad taste, at the grave. AFFIDAVIT OF DR PAYNE. The affidavit states also that Mrs Trousean called on Dr Payne, gave her real name as Mrs McGregor, and said : — " Captain Goldsmith is a wealthy man, and should be made to pay handsomely, and that if he were a poor man it would not be worth her while to take any trouble about it. If tlsen, appeared to him, the doctor says, that an infamons conspiracy was afloat to ruin Captain Goldsmith. The doctor goes to say that his examin ation of the child showed that it was im possible the alleged outrage could have taken place, that the answers given by the child to his questions were prompted by the mother. The child denied that she had been fnjured by Capt. Goldsmith. Before leaving, the women said : "Your are sure of your money, you know, tor I am sure to make something out of this case.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS

{PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

DUNEDIN, this day. MELBOURNE CUP. "Star" published a second edition "With the Cup results, which surprised all the cute ones. The holder of Chester in the" big sweep resolutely refused to" part VfHM his interest. PENAI/frS OF THRASHING A BOY, In the i&ssMt,GovLvt to-day, a boy named Williamson stfM' G&irie, one of the largest landed proprietors J» West Taieri district, :£or an assault. It #a/rispired that people had been in the habit f«# years of crossing through defendant's land', Xtt& catching the ;boy trespassing he thrash'Stf him with a -whip. The townspeople took up the .matter, on the score that it was cowardly to punish the lad for what others «*« with smpunity ; and volunteered to rais." , *l s ■ior the case. Mr Bathgate read the c^ e *eE^ -dant a severe lecture, and fined him 10s .md DEARTH OF PROVISIONS. Through the floods provisions are becom ing very dear at Queenstown and Cromwell. _ Meat, when it can be got, is 7d to 8d ; and fresh butter, owing to heavy losses of daily • s well as other cattle, is looked upon as a ■ luxury, as it can rarely be obtained for love or money. Whilst potatoes last year could be bought in any quantity for £2 a ton, they ■ can now scarcely be had for £12 or £15 a -ton; in fact very few settlers there hardly .■■ known what to ask. Cromwell district is less fortunate, having been until the present •week entirely cut off from the outer world :by communication of wheeled traffic. Crom well has not seen a potato since the begin - 1 ning of August. At Palmerston a young woman named Dunbar, wanting to get out at a wayside station at which the train was not stopping, jumped off, receiving concussion of the brain. In Dodson's sweep, Donald Mcßae, a bar man at the Empire Hotel, held Calamia, whichhepurchased for £7 10s, to fill a sweep. Mr Spedding, an auctioneer, yesterday took 100, tickets which included Tom Kirk, worth . £2,000, and 11 others.

WELLINGTON, this day. MOVEMENT OF THE PREMIEft. Sir George Grey will proceed to the Kawau on Friday, if possible, to recruit his health after the fatigues of the session. It is wonderful to see the manner in which Sir George has borne the heavy strain of the last three months. REWI'S HOUSE-WARMING. Rewi's new house, at Waitara, is nearly ifmished. He intends to hold a big " house warming" to celeDrate the event. Mr Sheehan will be present to see what is to be seen, and hear what is to be heard. The meeting is not one called for a political pur pose — a great mass meeting of natives being still fixed for March. Mr Sheehan left by the Hinemoa for Christchurch yesterday evening. He goes to decide the matter In abeyance with the Middle Island Natives.

The Australian magpies have established themselves in some parts of the Mananatu district. They are promising to flourish and multiply largely. They are very useful as vermin-destroyers. WANT OF KJLLING STOCK.

Great complaints continue to be made ot the utter inadequacy of the present rolling stock on the railway, to carry on the traffic. The supply of trucks especially is deplor ably insufficient. More locomotive power is also badly needed.

(PRESS AGENCY).

WELLINGTON, this day. SALE OF RECLAMATION.

The " New Zealander" says the Govern ment have decided to sell a portion of the reclaimed land, sufficient to make up the amount of £120,000 that would have been lavailable for ways and means had the Wel ington Relaniation Bill passed the House. No more will be sold than just sufficient to make up the deficiency created by the cause mentioned.

NAPIER, this day. EXCITEMENT ON THE SWEEPS. There was great excitement in sporting • circles when the daily paper announced the ■ result of the Melbourne-Cnp. The two:fir«t

winners of Asliton's Art Union are both labouring men and new arrivals. TiJE DRAINAGE QUESTION. Dr. Spencer sounds a warning note to the municipality that, unless steps are taken for better drainage, great sickness will ensue this summer. Already several cases of low fever have been reported. There has been little or no rain for the past two months.

HOKITIKA, this day. HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODS. It has been raining heavily for the past two days) and the rivers are again flooded. There is no communication by sea or land.

DUNEDIN, this day. A LUCKY SHOEMAKER. James Lyons, a shoemaker, at Tapanui, takes the first prize in Tonks' Grey mouth sweep. The "Star"says that John Perry, for merly Provincial Treasurer, has been ap pointed Lond Tax Commissioner. g| THE WINNERS FOR THE MEL- I^T BOURNE CUP. (Slln the £4,000 sweep, Calamai was drawn by a wool-sorter at Pelichet Bay, Tom Kirk by a publican at Oamaru, and Waxey by the wife of a Dunedinghotel keeper. Mr M. Dobson's £1,000 isweep Calamai was purchased for £32 10s, by two well-known sportsmen, whose investment stands them]in £200 each.

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO THE "STAR-")

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

CALAMIA WINS BY TWO LENGTHS

MELBOURNE, November 5. The weather was fine. There was an im mense attendance on the lawn, and on all parts of the course it was larger than usual. The Governor and party were present.

MAIDEN PLATE, a sweepstakes of 10 soys. each, h. ft., with 200 added. For three years old and Tipwards. "Weight for age. lj mile. Mr. F. C. Goyder's b h Sussex, 4 years.. .. 1 Mr. T. Ivory's br li Andover, 4 years .. 2 Mr. A. Chirnside's b c Zambesi, 3 years .. 3

Won by a head. Time, 2 mm. 43J sec. A protest was lodged against Sussex in the Maiden Race, which, was awarded to Andover. RAILWAY STAKES, a sweepstakes of 5 soys. each, with 108 added. For three years old and upwards. Weight for age. Winner of any race (not a handicap) of the value of 100 soys. to carry 7 lbs. extra; of two or more such races, 11 lbs. extra. One mile and a quarter. Mr. W. E. Petty's eh h The Vagabond,

5 years Mr. F. Leng's b c Monarque, 3 years .. Mr. B. Drewitt's b f Nerissa, 3 years .. Won by half a head. Time, 2 mm. 12 sec.

KENSINGTON STAKES, a sweepstakes of 10

soys. each, h. ft., with 200 added. For two year-olds—colts, Bst. 51b.; fillies, 6st. The win ner to be sold for 300 soys. Five furlongs. (No selling allowances.)

Mr. W. Forrester's bl c Gipsy Cooper .. .. 1 Mr. J. Whittingham's Baronet 2 Mr. J. Jenkin's eh. c Buccaneer .. .. .. 3 The race was won easily. Time: 1 mm. 82 sec. MELBOURNE CUP, a handicap sweepstakes of 2030V5. each, 15 ft., or 5 if declared, with 500 added. The winner of any handicap race of the value o£2oosovs. after the declaration of the weights to carry 51bs. extra; of two or more such, races. Blbs- extra; of any such race of the value of lOOsovs., 31bs. extra; of two or more such races, 51bs. extra. The second horse to receive 5030V8., and the third 20aovs, out of the stake. 2 miles. 109 subscribers.

Mr. De Mestre's b h Calamia, 5 yrs., 8 st. 2 lbs. 1 Mr. J. James's bg. Tom Kirk, aged, 7 St. 8 lb. 2 Mr. E. Henty's br h Waxy, 6 yrs., 6 st. 11 lbs. 3 Time: 3 mm. 35 | sec. Th:rty ran. A good race. Melita and Firebell weie nowhere. Rapidity led for a mile and a half, when Cala mia came to the front md won by two [lengths easily. Chester ran against a post and broke the jockey's leg.

THE DARLING STAKES, a sweepstakes of 5 soys. each, with 100 added. For three-year colts and upwards. "Weight for age. li mile. The winner to be sold for 200 soys. No selling allowances.

Mr. A. K. Finlay's b c Jack o' Lantern, 3 yrs. 1 JJon. J. White's eh. c Soothsayer, 3 yrs.

Time : 2 roin. 43 sees.

CABLEGRAMS.

®SPBCIA.L« TO THE "STAR")

ROUMANIANS ENTER DOBRUD SCHA.

ItUS&IAN PRESS ADVOCATES RE PUDIATION ST. STEF ANO TREATY.

The Hoilthdnidns in strong force have en tered the Di^mdscha, and peace is im perilled. The Russian press defies Europe, urges the repudiation of the treaty of St._. Stef and, and advocates direct assistance being given' by Russia to Afghanistan. "England, Austria, and France will act unitedly.

THE LATEST.

The Situation Critical

j^^nacing Action of Russia

TPno-inn, &nd Austria Demand an Hinglanc Explanation.

land m demanding a. . ove^ents and the Russia of her military m h ;,' arme(J appearance of Russian ships, J J and furnished with torpedoes.

ENGLAND'S ULTIMATUM TO THE AMEER.

COASTGUARD CRUISER SUNIsT.^

MAYNOOTH COLLEGE BURNT,

October 31st. There is much anxiety as to the situation of affairs,

At the request of the Home Government the Ameer of Afghanistan receives another chance.

The Russians are preparing for winter quarters in Turkey.

An American steamer sunk the coast guard cruiser Fanny, off Queenstown, and 17 lives were lost.

Maynooth College has beenjburnt down,

Lreuter's special cablegrams].

Russia and the Macedonian In surrection.

Austrian View of the Question.

ST. PETERSBURG,

Oct. 28. Russia disclaims any connivance at the insurractionary movement in Macedonia. An official Austrian Gazette announces that the object of the rising is the extension of Bulgaria to Aiezan. BEGUM OF BHOPAL A BRITISH ALLY. The Begum of Bhopal has offered to arm her troops in aid of the Indian Govern ment. The whole of the Bhopal battalions have volunteered for service anywhere they may be sent.

England's Policy Vigorous.

Ihe English Cabinet have resolved on a vigorous policy.

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.

MEETING LAST NIGHT

A meeting of the electors of the Taka puna Biding, Waitemata County, was held last evening at the Devonport Hall, North Shore, for the purpose.of hearing the views of the various candidates for election.

There was a large attendance, and the chair was occupied by Mr Brown, Chairman of the Devonport Board. Mr E. W. Alison was the first to address the meeting. He said his interests were Identical with those of the district generally, .and lie would carefully conserve those

interests. , His opinion was thai they were*. over-legisliited, and could dispense with County Councils, the present powers of whicli should be curtailed.

Mr J. A. Pond was the next speaker. He considered it would be advisable for the Waitemata County Council to amalgamate with Rodney, and they would then have to maintain only one staff of officers.

Mr M. Shea then followed. He thought that a Highway Board could do more witl* £75 than a City Council with £100.

Mr R. M. Stark also addressed the meet ing at considerable length, and moved that, Mr O. Mays be heard, :

Mr Mays having addressed the meeting on various matters of local importance, the meetirg terminated with a vote of thanks to he Cr> airman.

OTAHUHU RIDING

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

The Manukau County Election, Otahuhu Riding came off to-day, when the following were nominated : -Messrs. Jno. Gordon, Luke, and James Robertson, junior.

MANUKAD RIDiNG. Mr James Walter Waller was declared duly elected for the Manukau Riding on Monday last. WAIMATE RIDING. Messrs Henry Williams, M. Clarke, and Dixon Goffe have been nominated for this riding. MATINGATAWURI RIDING. The following gentlemen have been nominated for this riding :—Mr R. Hobbs, M.H.R., of Pokeno, and Mr W. Kerr, of Springfield. NEWTON RIDING. The following nominations were taken to day by D. A. Tole, Esq., Returning Officer • - J. H. Field, S. E. Hughes, jun., T. T. Masefield, and W. Thorne. Two members to be elected.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. Beetham and Jesepti Newman

Xteqs., Justices) Frederick Kendall and Bridget Morris -were fined 5s and costs each for drunkenness.—Annie Hawkins and Annie Hooper, for using bad angruatje in Abercrombie-streefc last night, were tlned 10s nd coats each.—John Lupton •was charged ■w-'-jh bteallng a monger, value 103 the property of Jllliza Home. The evidence being insufficient, prisoner was discharged.— Emily Diver, drunk And disorderly, pleaded guilty, and was mulcted in 103 and costs.— The case of Matthew Carroll, for neglecting to pay arrears for children, was remanded until Tuesday next.—Thomas Mahoney. on warrant, was charged with committing a violent assau't upon Annie Lewis, a woman with whom he was co-habiting1. Prisoner was also charged with committing a savage assault upon Frederick Kendall, in the police-ceil last night. The prisoner's conduct had been most brutaL Sentenced for the two offences to 8 months with hard labour, and at the expiration of the term to find two sureties to keep the peace for six months.—A case of assault against Benjamin Carter on the person of his wife Hu?an Carter, preferred on the information of Mr Talbot, was remanded until Friday, prisoner 'jeing admitted to bail.

The Ponsonby Claimant.

The Unearned Increment.

continued Operations

Fresh. Claims.

The interest caused by the advent of the Ponsonby Claimant has been heightened considerably by the renewed and indifati exertions of that gentleman. The residents in the district have been anxiously keeping watch for him, and every person passing through that agitated suburb cannot fail to have noticed the suspicious glances with which they have been followed in every thoroughfare. Very few persons appear to have been fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of him, but the residents in the district one and all declare with impressing emphasis that they are sure that the inquisitive-looking indi vidual whom they observed viewing their suburban retreats with longing, envious gazes was none other than the long-lost I " Pedwoodite," But if we are to accept khese assertions as fact, then we must ixlso believe that the " stranger " has a power of being in various parts of the district at one and the same time. With characteristic energy, and a determination of purpose not to be equalled in the Islands of the South Pacific, he has been busily engaged throughout to-day, aided by his numer ous staff of assistants, and we under stand that he has determined to bring his labours to a close before the Christ mas holidays commence. Therefore With this most laudable desire impressed upon him he has been most assiduous " peg ging" out fresh claims. His latest acquisi tions include some very pleasant and desir able blocks in the district, but these, rumour asserts, are not the most valuable. He has now been seized with the idea that the pro perty upon which Messrs Warnock Bros., soap and candle manufacturers, have for a long time past been conducting their busi ness, is included within the boundary of his possessions. With commendable fore thought, therefore, he is now engaged sur rounding the soap works with his pegs, of which he still has a very considerable quantity left. No doubt he is afraid that existing landmarks will be ef faced, and taking time by the forelock, he has asserted his ownership of one of our princi pal soap manufactories. The improve ments, &c, which have been made of course enhance the value of the land, and all this will make his prize, if he wins it, more valuable. We are Informed that he was actually seen making observatiors through the weatherboards, evidently with the ob ject of making an estimate ot the quantity and value of the soap, &c, within. And Ms operations have not ended here. He ha s been taking "envious lunars" at th " Waterworks Property," and it is now , said he is laying siege to it by enclosing it with his mysterious little pegs. With a desire for the acquisition of territory which would not disgrace many of the world's greatest conquerors, he has cast his eye on *±ie City Abattoirs, and rumour says that i ■*. ivas also discovered it to be amongst his The fertile imagination of this pOfc icrious "Melican Man" has already m^s a profitable means of turning it suggt accotfnt: His plan, we believe, is to gooi the , jjjisinggg overj aa <i su ip the ff- ect" fi'om this port to America, meat dir> >ne c i rcums tance which is really xnere is c in connec ti O n with the " claim astonisning at - 9 tiie impenetrable mystery ant, and th. ,to enshTOU a both himself and which appeal* desirous of laying before his actions. B, as possible 6 a f u i] our readers as iera J tioM o f the stranger, account of the 01 of our reporters on his we have had one • t few F days . B ut trail during the 1. > ue d diligently in pur although he has contii, been suit of him, he has n his effo £ fcs tc unable to succeed i. -, mt day > s opera . overtake him. His L ost success f£i o i tions, indeed were the m, description oi any, as he then obtained a eh afthougb the object of his search, wh. s afford hope, very m eagre, is yet sufficient to -, -I™;™ ta i] The "Claimant" is described a, H ?s foUn of stature, and of slight buiid. . , appear tenance generally is of a very sharp werous ance, and he is said to have a cadt jj ( appearance in the region of his jaws. ' <-. the wears a white hat, and also a coat, bui, colour of the latter has not been f urnis* us. With this description stereotyped upi his imagination, our reporter for the las two or three days has haunted the by-ways and highways of Ponsonby and or Ded wood; but all his efforts appear in vain. The cute " Melican Man " manages some how or other to elude his grasp, and maintains his mysterious character. At long intervals, our wearied representative returns from his fruitless search, and a glance at his troubled and agonized coun tenance is sufficient answer to the query as to the result of his search. But he has determined that should he be successful, he will have a good interview, and even talks of advertising for the claimant, He has, however, invested in a good telescope, and to-morrow morning will resume his position of watch, and hopes ere long to discover the claimant, engaged in his labours on the sunny slopes which stretch towards Cox's Creek.

MISS SHERWIN'S CONCERT.

BBwm nineteen pieties will be performed, Ktal JaSre? pretty Scotch ditty, "Come O'er the Stream pjw^! fol, low°d b£ a Plano solo from '•Ri|<£ Jetto." by Mr Swallow; -'The Flight nf thi (Mendelsohn)'; and several other in €A~TiQtrjE.-'iTiME.» me new musical composition by Prafessoi* Swallow is to words by Shelley, the poet. The Poetrycomijares "Time" to an unfathomable sea. There ia a great fled of declamation in the inueic, which in described as possessing con siderable merit. The principal subioct or song introduced in the opening symphony, oecuib again m the middle of the piece ia the allmion to the " Wrecks on the Inhospitable Shore." mere is a tremendous trill of 5£ bars on the upper E flat, which will test to the full the ability of that eminent primo basso, Signor Riccardi, and it will be inneresting to note his delineation of the composition.

BYENIMdk&rAR^WEDKESDA Y, NOVEMBER 6



WANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampier's Large Comical Advertisement of Won deiful Bargains will be found in the 2nd column on 4th page. WANTED, several Servants ; also. Housemaid and Cook for "Waikato. Good wages.—Mrs. Bunkard's Registry (late Longbottom's), opposite McPherson?s Drapery, Newton. Hno DRAPERS' ASSiSTANTSTWanted JL a good hand.—H. Atkins. A VACANCY for two gentleman boarders at Mrs Carlyle's, Grafton Road, near Wesleyan Chapd. WANTED, Carpenters with Bench Tools at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning.—Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. ANTED IMMEDIATELY, good Tailoresses. — I. Phillips, Tailor and Clothier, Queen-street. , ANTED, an Allotment about 60 x 100 feet, within easy distance of the City.— Apply by letter, statiug cash price, to Herbert J. Smith, Auckland Iron "Works. Durham-street West. WANTED, a good General Servant for the Waikato.—D. Bloom, Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—Miss Canning, Hobson's Bay, Remuera. ANTED, a Woman Cook for an up country Hotel.—Apply at Commercial Hotel, Shortland-street. /COMFORTABLE BOARD and RESI" -vy DENCE.—Frogmore House, near Lorne street Hall. ANTED, for Whan^apoua, Two Mar ried Men for the Mill, and One Carpen ter (married man preferred).—C. A. Harris: Office, Reclaimed Land West, opposite Gas Works. WANTED, a Carpenter.—Apply to R; A. England, Auctioneer, Onehunga. WANTED, a Cabinetmaker. —it. A. England, Auctioneer. Onehunga. WANTED, rooms papered. — C. J. Jinderson. Tailor, Grey-street. WANTED, for the country, a young Person as Governess, to teach youns: children and assist in needle-work.—Apply at Clareraont Boarding-house. WANTED, a good General Servant ; references required.—Apply D. Bloom, Queen-street. ANTED to RENT, a Cottage in healthly locality, havinsr 5 or 6 rooms. Rent moderate.—W.B.. Star office. WANTED, a young man used to the trade.—G. Hulme. Butcher, Qaeen-st. ANTED, a first-class Bootmaker for Giaborne.—Apply Ireland Broa. WANTED, Improvers to the Dress making.—Mrs Beasley, corner of "Waterloo Quadrant and Princes-street. W~ ANTED, Boy for a Printing office. —Apply at Star office. WANTED, a respectable Girl to make herself general useful; reference re quired.—Mrs Irwin, American store, Alexandra street^ ' : WANTED, a Lad about 16 or 18 year of age, able to milk.—Apply at the offlc of this paper. ANTED, a good General Servant for a small family in Parnell.—Apply to Mra Gtjcp, Newmarket. ANTED, a good General Servant ; must have references. — Mrs Brett, Symonds-Btreet, three doors from Choral Hall. TO Painters. —Wanted, a good Hand. — G. Bishop. Newmarket. __ ANTED; Farm Couples.—Hanna ford's Registry, Qneen-street. Wanted. Female Servants. — Hannaford's Registry. Queen-street. ANTED, a good General Female Ser vant.—Apply to Mrs Burke*s General Drapery Establishment, Victoria-street West. Reference required. WANTItD, Sawyers; also one good Cook for bush.—Apply to P. and I. Mclieod, Helensville; or J. &D. Oxley. WANTED, Employment by a respect able young man, a new arrival, willing to make himself generally useful; security kiven.— Apply by letter to H. this office. ANTED, a Working Man as Manager who thoroughly understands Manganese Mining and Prospecting.—Apply " Manganeae,"_Poßt-offic9 : _ WA_?TED, a Billiard Marker.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club. ANTED to Let, a very convenient 8-roomed House, with, two-stall stable, ten minutes walk from Queen-street.— Apply at Grafton , WANTED Carters and others to Water their Horses at J. J. Odium's Royal George Hotel. Newmarket. WANTED Known, we are making Suits for £3 15s, that can not be equalled in New Zealand.—L, Phillips, Tailor. Queen-st. ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.—Mrs Thomson, Parnell. WANTED, two Improvers also two Ap prentice's for. the Millinery, Dress and Mantle making.—Mrs Long, Hobson-street. ANTED, a good Machinist, also Bench Hands; constant employment.— Blue Boot, Queen-street. . - WOULD you%e surprised to learn that Rew's Ha_!-crown Tea Is superior to what most Grocers sell at 3s Thrifty House wives visit Row's Tea Shop, Victoria and Albert-streets. . ~ , '. ANTED, everybody to try Rew's Teas, unsurpassed for strength and flavour. Cdmpetition challenged, defied, and defeated in this article. Economists visit Rew s Cutting Tea Shop, Victoria and Alberts-streets. ANTED Known, Adelaide Red and White Wine, in prime condition, 6d per tumber, at the Thames Hotel, Lower Queen street-,. _ . WANTED, a good General Servant, with references.— Apply this office. ANTED "Known, that I am selling Fore-quarters of Mutton at 2Jd per lb., and everything else in proportion, as advertised last week.—A. Carter, Welleslev-street. ANTED, a good General Servant; one that ran milk prof erred; references required.—Mrs. R. Garliok, Mount Eden Road. ANTED, a smart Youth.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club, Shortland street- WANTED, about 60 Acres Land, cleared of titree. fern, &c, near Auck land (labour only. Apply to H. Elliott, Fort street. . WANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply aU kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A splendid lot of Ladies and Children's Knglish Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Hall. , ANTED Known, Phillips Bros, have started a Branch Office here for their celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicines, at M. H. Broadgate's. Symonds-Btreet. Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, just arrived, the handsomest Trowses and Vests in the Province ; weekly payments taken as usual.— Phillip's Mart, Queen-street. . ANTED to Bell, a first-class new "Waggonette; also a good second-hand e-cart, light and heavy Spring Carts ; also a Do, • Harvest "Waggon. —A. Mackie, Royal new iard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham- Stam Auckland;. p . Btreet, \NTED to Dispose of the Good-will WA ■_ a First-class Suburban Ladies' School, t ' appointing interview for any Satur —Address era," G.P.O-, Auckland. __________ t&D KNOWN, tnac_>. GOLDIE WANT, -spared to supply all kinds of Tim- Is on ' Building Materials, including ber and othei Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Sashes, Doors, 1 %ils. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Blocks Posts, R. no Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., Iron Bark and 81. market price, at hia Yards, &c, at the lowest %• Cußtom-honse-stree General Servant, a good W ANTED, a nd one who can milk pre plain Cook, _v required.—Mrs R. H. ferred. References \ Road, Ponsonby. Stevenson, Shelly Beach



A GERMAN LADY, lately arrived from England, desires an engagement as Governess in a family. Acquirements: Thorough English, French, German, Drawing. Good testimonials. — Address, "Meta," ;Poßt-offlce Wellington. , w> "\TAVIGATION taught by) John S. -L. i Dames, London Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 501. Having succeßsf ally tutored over nrty Masters and Mates in Auckland, ia a guarantee of his ability to teach. School at No. 16, Abercrombie-streot. Terms on application. jQQKfh —WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four o*/*y*J\y. rooms and wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Mount Kden.—S v aile. House and Land Agent, Shorfetsnd-atreet LOST, on Friday last, a Post Letter addressed Miss Laura C. Smith, Kden Terrace, Post-office. Finder please return to Star office. TO LET, Two Rooms, either Furnished or or Unfurnished, close to Union Bank.— Apply this office. LOST, on Sunday last, a Lady's Gold Ring, set with diamonds and rubies,. Finder rewarded on leaving same at Myrtle- Villa, corner of Cook and Nelson streets. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Charles Bdwaed Madden, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that Charles Edward Madden, of Hobson-Btreet, in the City of Auck land, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Solicitor, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings,, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 11th day of November, 1878, at bhe hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated, at Auckland.this sth day of November, 1878. 81. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. T N BANKRUPTCY. [NTfITHE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the bankruptcy of William Rykers, of Onehunga, Providore, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that William Rykers, )f Onehunga, near Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Providore, (formely of the Waikato iteamers), has this day filed a statement that le is unable to meet his engagements with lis Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors ;o be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 14th day of November, 1878, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the orenoon. Dated at Auckland this 6th day of Novem )er, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. C. E. Madbbn, Debtor's Solicitor, 41. Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. TW-OW P E N E D /~* UT, Ex Famenoth, AND JUST ARRIVED, Pkr Glenlora, 15.. GASES OF NEW SUMMER CLOTHING, For Men, Boys, and Youths, From the be3t West End of London Houses, made expressly to order for the Auckland market, and the equal of which has never been met with. Also, STRAW, HELMET, AND FRENCH FELT HATS, in great variety. Look Out for the " Big" Advertisement shortly. Come in and Giva A Trial. J 9 Levy, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, QUEEN-STREET Opposite McArthur's New Building. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO J^L RAILWAY. CHEAP FAR ES. Single Tickets issued on MONDAY, TUES DAY, and WEDNESDAY, November 11, 12 and 13, any station to Auckland, will be avail able for return up to and including THURS DAY, the 14th. On WEDNESAY, the 13th—Any station tc any station, Single Tickets for Return Journey Tickets not transferable, and must be re-datec for return journey, at the booking office. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. O Tradesmen and Others. —Books accurately kept by an experienced Accountant at a moderate charge per hour.- Address :-H, F. Bowring, at T. Adam's Karangahape Road, NewtoD. Rents and Debt collected. ' A MARRIED LADY wants Employ ment a9 amanuensis, cashier, or in makinj up accounts. Satisfactory references given.- Address, " Scotchwoman," Stab office. T^f O T I C E All persons to whom I am indebted will pleas forward their claims, addressed Post-office Auckland, on or before the 30th Nov., 1878. R. G. BELLERS. r\NE POUND REWARD Lost between Queen-street and Kden Crescen a Purse containing money, some keys, an papers, of no use to anyone except the ownei Anyone returning it to this office will receiv the above reward. S Public Works Office, New Zealand (Architect's Branch). Wellington, October 25, 1878. TENDERS are invited for the Er.ectic of a Post and Telegraph Office at Newto: General conditions, specifications, and dra-* ings, may be seen at the Public Works Offi< (Architect's Branch), Wellington; and at tl Public Works Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minist for Public Works, and marked outside "Te der for Post and Telegraph Office, Newton," w be received at the above office up to noon SATURDAY, the 23rd day of November. 1878. Telegraphic tenders will be received, provid the original tender and deposit are lodged wi the nearest District Engineer at the time abo specified. : The lowest or any tender not necessar I accepted. P. F. M. BURROWS. Architect for Public Works



For Sale. FOR SALE, the Lease and Good-will o a Grocery Business, mostly cash. Term iberal.—Apply office of this paper. I^OR SALE OR HIRE—A Marque Tent, 30ft by 18ft, single or double. It i new, and very superior in quality and make.- T. H, Hall and Co., High-street. OR SALE, at the NortlTShpre, a ne\ . ~_,. four-roomed Cottage.—For address appll at_tßns^)fHce. Jp O~R~ SALE OR LEASE t^, .^ Krst-rate BaSing, Cbnfectibnery, ane aiacuit Manufacturing Business, established 1 al»™ ell-?, ltliated in a populous district, doinj i conß?si« milJ tra- de- The premises are Freehold T?w2m2£?h O:t a L^ge Shop, with commodioui 1 Rh?l?£?S: h£ v3 e> Bakehouse, Store, Stables ; Cart ■ Ind ™^ hed' The Working Plant; Machinery f£3n™ ™? 8 are of tne besfc description. Satis ffi,Z°^ aF e given for selling. ; it or full particulars apply to J' M. & J. MOWBRAY, — . Queen-street. wii^ if Napier-street; verandah, good F°s SALE, me last-sailing Open Boal n o ■^° 1? loSv WiIS- l ails c°mplete ;iI BO large Open Boat 26ft. x Bft. beam, capable of carrying heavy load on Heht draft of water.—Forfafi particular apply to R. Alison, Devonport. FOR SALE, a General Grocery~Store~in f a. a r.°P uloUß. Reality doing a> good family trade^with a six-roomed House attached, on large freehold allotment; also a good 8-roomed House, with stable and large freehold allot ment.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mbwbray, Land Agents, Queen-street. * -£*~j QA —FARM of 10 acres of Rich Level *1"v- Land, aU fenced in, 3Paddocks, all m grass* 5-roomed Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty, &c, 28 miles South of Auckland.—&. VaUe Land Agent, Shortland-street'. &A U X —Excellent Farm of 88acres of First m\^- KJ*Jm class Land, all fenced and in grass, half-acre orchard, plenty of ornamental trees. House of 3 rooms, large dairy, stock-yard, &c, Terms easy.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. J^4YIO ~HOUSE of 5 rooms, large cellar, stable, cowshed,, hay-loft, vinery and orchard, 2 acres rich volcanic land, allin first-rate order.—S. Vaile, House and Land agent, Shortland-street. «O "1 i\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society •w A V principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. "Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. &££L(\ —TO Market Gardeners-14 acres c*"V**-f^'• at Onehunga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass.—S. "Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. •£9Q() —PKHJTTY" and well-linished Cottage . *v- of 5 rooms and scullery, tank, &c, with freehold corner allotment, 25 minutes walk from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Asrent. Shortlanfi-street. *'o Let. TO LET, a seven-roomed House in Cook street. Rent, 8s per week Apply at Stab office. rilO LE I", at the Market House, for one, JL two, or three years—YARDS suitable foi Joiner's Workshops, Stone Cutters, Coal oi Firewood Dealers,. &c.,. with or without use oi Weighbridge. TO LET, at the Market House, for one. two, or three years—Large and Commodious Yards, with Stables, suitable for Livery purposes, 'Bue Proprietors, Carters, &c. TO LET, at the Market House, for one, two, or three years—All or part of one wing of the Market House, all or part of one wing of the Market House, suitable for Produce Dealers, Corn Merchants, Furniture Bazaar, Auction Mart, Workshops, Public Baths,. &c. TO LET, at the Market House,.for one, two or three years. Stalls in the best position suitable for Butchers, Basket-makers, Wooc Turners, Fruiterers, Grocers,.Prov.sion Dealers &c, &c. RENTS small, and no taxes.. R. C. GREENWOOD, .. Market Inspector. fTIU LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on th< JL New North Road, with half-acre of grasi land; rent moderate to a good tenant.—Fo address apply at this office. O LET, a large Shop, with Dwelling house, corner of Wellesley and Lome streets. —Apply on the premises to W. Crowthei O LET, Dairy JFaim at-Surrey Hill Estate, Newton, good' Dwelling-house large cow-sheds, with every convenience, ant 85 acres of land ; position unequaled.—Apply t Robert Rose, Hobson's Buildings-, Shortland street. . County Elections. "mHE COUNTIHS ACT. 1876," ANI X "THE REGULATION OF LOGA] ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." COUNTY OF EDEN WHAU RIDING ELECTION. I, James Denis Kelly, Returning: Officer fo: the Whau Riding, County of Eden, do hereb: declare Mr. James Joseph Dignan the duly elected Member of the County Counci for the Whau Riding. JAS. DENIS KKLLY, Returning Officer. Whau, 6th November, IS7B. rjTO THE B URGESSES ul X ONEHUNGA. Ladies and Gentlemen',— Having beei favoured with a requisition, numerously anc respectably signed, asking me to stand for th( office of Mayor, at the ensuing Election, I be| to thank the requisitionists, and to announcu that I am williDg to do so ; and if elected, wil endeavour to fill the position to the best of mj ability and judgement. Yours faithfully, T. G. BLAKBY. TXTAITEMATA 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. /BOUNTY U F WAIT EM AT A Forming Road to Wharf, Brace's Point; forming Roads, making Cutting, and form ing and fascining Roads in Waitakerei West Highway District, about 100 chains. Tenders for the above works, or of sections of the same, will be received up to noon of FRI DAY, the Bth of November next. Specifications, and forms of tender, at the ' Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill; at tho tchool house, Hobsonville, Bruce's Point; and at the i Council Office, OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. Queen-street, Auckland, October 26. .1878. ■ ~~~ Tenders. OUNT EDEN DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders are invited for the Erection of a Bridge I over the Railway, Mount Eden Road. Plans and Specifications can ba seen at Thompson's store, Victoria-street, where tenders can be left up to SATURDAY next, at noon. T. THOMPSON, Chairman Mount Eden District Board. - rp O BUILDERS. s Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY next, the 9th inst., for Reinstatement of premises damaged by fire " in Shortland-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. m ob tj I L~r> c r s. >, Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 9th of November, for the i Erection of Bank Premises, in Quean-street, for the Bank of Australasia. l# EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. t. BUILDERS. c Tenders will be received, until noon on MON DAY, 18th instant, for a Villa at Devonport, North Shore. Plans. &c, to be seen at my office. M"*! W. F, HAMMOND, a.h.i.b.a.. Architect. 42 & 43, Insurance. Buildings. rjIENDERS will be received by the under m' ' A signed (care of Mr J. M. Macdonald Queen n. and West Queen-streets), up to SATURDAY, v- the 9th inst.. for Fencing about 10 Chains at £ Mount St. JohH,Ep iom . jNa MABSaLLU November i, 1878. n r _ rr\ o con tractors. of Tenders will be received until & p.m. on MON DAY, llth inst., for Forming Avenue Road, ed Parnell. , th Plans and Specifications to be seen at the ye Borough Office, Parnell. The lowest or any tender not necessarily lly accepted. S REYNOLDS, (Town Clerk. Novem 1878.



Meetings. f A KTILLEEY VOLUNTEER g J&. BATTBEY. The Battery and Band -will assemble at the c Drill-shed on SATURDAY AFTERNOON, the s 9th inst., at 2.30 p.m., to fire a Royal Salute in - honor of H.R.H. the* Prince of Wales. Uniform—Full dress. Special Parade To morrow (Thursday? Evening". 3. HERBERT BURNS, . Captain Commanding. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the ■t. i J*£. nee o£ w»te& Lods?e, No: BSB, 8.C., will ; be held To-morrow < Thursday) Evening, at 7.30, . at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, Frinces-st. Visitors are invited, by order of "the W.M. f rll UKA TE A INSTITUTE The Annual General Meeting- of t&e Sub scribers of the above Institute will be held, in the Institute, on FRIDAY, the 15th ins£an«, at 7.30 p.m. HUGH SANNERMAN, Tokatea, lßt November, 1878. ■ WEST DEVONP9BT BATH® NORTH SHORE. A Meeting of Subscribers wHI beheld at the- Flagstaff Hotel, THIS" (Wednesday? Evening, at 7.30, to receive subscriptions ands decide upon plans aHd call for tenders. A tasl> attendance isreqaested^ OLIVER MAYS,; Chairman. TjiRADESMEN'S ATHLEHC CLUB; A General Meeting of the above Club'will be held, in the Club-room, Charlemonfc'Hotel, on > THURSDAY, 7th instant, at 7.30 p.mv Business: To receive entries for sports, and' elect new members. • ROBERT E. KLLIS, Secretary. nn r y t H-1 ■ c DUNEDINJBEER, MARSHALL AND COPELAND'S.: FOR SAL E'f. 200 barrels CEMENT 50 drams LINSEED OTT. 25 drums TURPENTINE. Will be Sold C ha H. R. SHROFF, HIGH-STREET (opposite the Police-office). T'UCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC ■" J\. CLUB. FOURTH ATHLETIC MEETING. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1878. PROGRAMME. 1. One Mile Handicap. 2. 300-Yards Handicap. 3. Half-Mile Handicap. 4. 100-Yabds Handicap. 5. 440-Yards Hurdles Handicap. 6. One Mile Walking Handicap. 7. High Jump. 8. Long Jtjmp 9. Throwing Hammer. 10. Tug of Wak. Subscriptions are now due and payable to the Treasurer, Mr J. Stobart, SlLortland-street. Entries will close on Saturday; 16th instant, at 9 p.m., at the Club-room, Thames Hotel. E. H. R. FORDER, Hon. Sec. TpONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. electoral notice. Extraordinary Vacancy* The following persons have been nominated, for Election to fill the office of one Trustee of the above Highway District, in the room of Mr George William Jones, resigned:— Field, John Henry Quick, Francis. Notice is hereby given that a Poll of Electors of the District will be held at the Ponsonby Hall on THUKSDA V, the 7th day of November, 1878, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 6 p.m. W. McKINSTRYT Re turning. Officer.. Ponsonby, October 28.1878.. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND J&. 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, SecretaryAiA.P.A. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND J\- PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW, To be held on The Association Show Grounds^ Ellerslib, On WEDNESDAY, November 13,1878, when upwards of £700 will be offered in Prizes for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Dogs, Fowls,. Horticultural and Local Manufactures. Entries will be received up to 10 a.in. on Wednesday for stock, and for the Horticultural Department up to Saturday next. For list of awards and further particulars, apply to the Secretary, Mr. W. Percival, Durham-street. REDUCTION _Oj REDUCTION! GREAT FALL IN THE PRICE OF MEAT!. Down Again ! Down Again ! Mutton, Mutton, Mutton,. Mutton, Mutton, 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 26".' Beef, Beef, Beef, Beef, Beef, Beef. Beef, Beef, 3d. 3d. 3d. 3d. 3d. 3d. 3d. 3d. 3d. 3d, 3d. 3d. 3d. 3d. Mutton, Mutton. Mutton, Mutton,. 6 lbs. for a shillinsr. Legs, 4d. 6 lbs. for a shilling. Legs, 4d,. 6 lbs. for a Fhilling. Quality. Quality. Qua ity. Quality. Quality.. Prices reduced on Saturday nights.. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d. 2d.> Mutton, Mutton,' Mutton, Mutton, Mutton.. The poor infirm, and aged, suppliedfree on application. Down, Down, Down, Down, Down, Down^ AT WOOD'S, CATTLE-FEEDKRS AND BUTCHERS,,. Symonds-strket. REDUCTION! REDUCTION REDUCTION!. . The undersigned have great pleasure ia an nouncing that, having on band a LARGE SUPPLY OF FIRST-CLASS. CATTLE, SHEEP, AND LAMBS, And possessing every facility required for its. permanency,: OUR PRICES, from this date. Will be Considerably Reduced to all. our Customers. W O~7> D' S> CATTLE-FEEDERS AND BUTCHERS, Stmonds-street. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SILVER WATCHES, CLOCKS, SEWING MACHINE, WIRE COVERS, IRON, -&C., &o. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday,, the Bth instant, at 11 o'clock, Brussell's Carpet, Oilcloth, ChefFonnier. Hat Racks, Door Mats, Buckets, Buss,Brroma, Fender and Irons, Washstands, Tables* Chairs,, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Clocks* Curtain Poles, Wire Covers, Sowing Machine, Books, Music, Silver Lever Watches, Galvanised Iron 6ft. and Bft* length. • ;. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SOsN. Auctioneer?.