AQUATICS.

THE EEGATTA.—(CONCLUDED*

TiiE Ke&'atta generally leaves behind it a trail of matches and 'challenges, and we are not unlikely to have seceral more aquatic events coming off before the present watery ■excitement is over. The schooner .race yesterday was not ov-ei" until long past ten i'clock, the lateness of the finish being caused by the unwacrantly late hoar of the start. Onr last pigeon message, which was •sent at a quarter te four from the Reward, .gave the position of the boats as imdcr : — IIEWAKD, $.45 p.m. We are half way down, beading for Wangapoua. The Edith is gaming slightly in the seaway.; Adah dropping to leeward. T/iere is a jump now, and strong breeze. The official time for the linish is as follows :— Mary Ogilvie'(7l tons), lOhr, 20mm. 35sec. Reward (4Otens). 10 hr. 21min. 25sec. Adah (29 tons), lOhr. 2Gmin, osec. The time allowance is 25secs. per ton registered. The Mary Ogilvie has to con cede lSmin, uO.sec^. to the Reward, and the latter has to concede 4min. 35secs. to the Adah. This makes the Reward win by Ssecs. We believe, however, that the decision is not given. Cutter Race (25 tons and upwards.) The progress of this race up to 3.45 yesterday afternoon was received per carrier pigeon, and published in our last issue. The result was a decided victory for the Maori boat, The Spitfire and the Ness did not go round Tiri. The race was a good one, bringing out the sailing and steering qualities of the boats. The Leo made a good fight for it, and evidently had good seamen on board. The Thistle crew were not ready when the start was made, some of the men being in the hold ; they however get under weigh very smartly, and but for getting a very little to leeward off Shag Kock in trying to make a short cut, they would have" been pretty close up at the finish. The Kangatira is an undeniably good and smart boat, and her crew may be complimented upon their very skilful handling of her ; not the slightest mistake appeared to have been made by them throughout the race. CUTTER RACE, 25 tons and under. The Euphemia is being measured this afternoon. If she measures only 14 tons as entered she will take first prize, but if she is 14i tons she will be second and the Heather Bell first. YACHT RACE.—TO-DAY. A yacht race took place to-day between the well-known boats Good Templar, Contrabandiere, Sabrina, and Victory, for a sweepstakes of £5 each. The course was from the wharf round Drunken Bay buoy back to a boat off Stokes' Point, returning to the wharf. The start took place at a quarter to twelve. At the time appointed, half-past eleven, all the boats were in line, but the Contrabandiere had all her canvass set and was up to windward, evidently waiting for a flying start. When she found that her opponents remained at their moorings she came running down to lee ward of them, and asked why they did not start. They replied by at once getting under weigh, and as the Contrabandiere was in stays at the time a splendid start was made, allbOats standing across on the starboard tack in a perfect echelon, the Good Templar being to windward, and_ the Victory' at once assuming last position. The Sabrina, and Contrabandiere stood up well. There was a "stiff breeze blowing in from the eastward at the time, and the Contrabandiere had a double reef in her mainsail. The rest carried their full spread of sail. The Good Templar was about first, followed by the Sabrina and Contrabandiere, the Victory being some distance astern. Down the harbour the boats kept the same relative positions. On opening out the Channel, the Good Templar was still ahead, the Sabrina second, working well,fandjthe Contrabandiere third. They continued thus for some miles, the only alteration being that the Sabrina im proved her position. It looked like being an interesting race between the two leading boats. When about two miles from Drunken Bay buoy the mast of the Sabrina carried away at the hounds, and she was placed hors' de com bat. She returned under gpff, topsail, and staysail, Meanwhile, the Good Templar continued the race, having a good lead. The Contrabandiere turned the buoy second and the Victory third. The Good Templar passed the wharf, running up at 3 p.m., and the Contraban diere 3.5 p.m. About three quarters of a mile separating the boats. THE RESULT. The boats arrived as follows : Good Templar 1 Contrabandiere 2 The Good Templar was about eight minutes ahead of the second boat.

CUTTER RACE TO-DAY.

A race between the cutters Victoria and Tairoa is being sailed this afternoon. The match is to decide which is the best boat in going to windward, and the course is from the Queen-street wharf to Drunken Bay Buoy, first boat round to Y/in. The race, which is for £10 is not yet over.

The Mercury Bay crew inform us that the reason given in the " Herald" for the failure of the negotiations with the Thames crew is incorrect. They say they are obliged to return to Mercury Bay to-night, but they offered to make a match to row two three-mile races ; one in their own boat aud one with the boats changed. This the Thames men refused to do, aud so the race fell through. The Mercury Bay crew to-night insert a challenge to the Thames men. They offer to row three races, viz., a single sculler's race, a pair-oared race, and a four-oaaed outrigger race; all three to be rowed or no match. The match to be for £50 or £100, with a month between signing of articles and the race. The Thames crew state that their refusal to row was entirely owing to the Mercury Bay boys insisting that the race should be rowed at 11 this morning regard less of the weather being suitable. They have likewise inserted a challenge offering to row the Mercury Bay men ill gunwale gigs for £50 .or £100 in two months time.

The Political Crisis.

Tumultuous Proceedings

SIR GEORGE BOWEN UNPOPULAR.

(BY TELEGRA.PH.)

BLUFF.

Thursday. The Tararua brings Melbourne papers to the 93rd, which shew the situation there to be most critical. The Government has, apparently, stayed its hands in the matter of dismissal of officials, as live departments remain untouched ; and the Government, as if doubtful of past pro ceeding?, arc. making arrangements to carry on the business of tha Law Courts. The Governor, Sir George Bovven, it is stated, disclaims any sympathy with the unconstitutional proceed ings of the Government. He says lie signed the papers at Executive Council In good faith, and on the advice of the Attorney-General that what was being done was within the law. Mean while, the Governor is becoming very unpopular amongst certain classes. At a dinner on the Murray lately, several oersons present refused to honour the toast of his Jixcellency's health. At a country church, the prayer lor the Gov ernor in the litany met with no response from the congregation ; and generally, amongst the better classes, the Governor is regarded as one of the causes of the present state ot affairs. Clergy of all denominations have token the matter up, and political sermons are delivered from pulpits, while heads of all Protestant de nominations, headed by the Bishop of Melbourne, addressed a memorial to Mr Berry, who, arms meeting, treated the matter as a joke. Mr Berry held an immense meeting at Gcelong on Monday night. Trains full of partizan3 were sent from Melbourne and Ballarat, and the greatest enthusiasm was exhibited. la his speech, Mr Berry said he had submitted a minute to the Governor, in which he maintained that, under the existing law. payments could be made on votes of the Assembly alone, without an Appropriation Hill, and the Governor had referred the matter to the Home Government before acting on the advice of his Ministers. Pending receipt of a reply the Government were carrying on as economically as possible by re ductions In the public service. It was the in tention of the Government to submit a new Constitution 10 the people, and in such i way

tha* it could be adopted whether the Council liked it or not. He thought that even the Imperial Government could be prevailed upon to erect a ne,w Constitution, if the choice ot the people were deliberately recorded in favour of that course. ~ , . ~ The astion of the Government in reducing the Civil Service is popular with the working classes, who at present have no cause to teel the effect of the crisis. __ . Mr Francis, in TV est Melbourne yesterday nisdit was unable to obtain a hearing. A. party of roughs took possession of the hall and kept up a system of yelling and hooting, and then the gas was turned off. Mr Francis went to an ad-joining hotel and delivered his speech. 'i'he drought continues, and very disastrous accounts come from various parts of the country, telling of an absence of water aud feed. Nearly all the members of the Legislative Council are away. Twenty members of the Assembly now refuse to take payment of then honorarium, believing it to be illegal. Ihe session if practically at an end. Business is dull and unsettled through the effects of the political situation. Four theatres are stiil open, but one only is doing fairly. Fan tomines are still running. Cooper and Baileys circus has gone up counrty.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

A special meeting of the Presbytery of Auckland was held this morning m St. Andrew's Church, Symomls-street. Pre sent : Revs. R. F. Macnicol (acting moderator). G. Brown, (clerk), r. Nome, A. Carrick, It. Sommerville, G. B. Munro, J.. Macky, D. W.' Runciman, D. Bruce, and Mr A. Stewart, older. The meeting was opened with prayer. The Key li. Sonimerville explained that the advertisement which appeared in this morning's ': Herald " had not been pub lished by him. He forwarded a notice to the sub-editor of the ': Herald," stating- for the information of the reporter that a meet ing of the Presbytery Avould take place, ami that notice was inserted as an adver tisement without any authority from him. He made the explanation, as it might bo considered over-olliciousuess on his part. CALL TO KEY. D. W. BUNCIMAN; The extract minute of the Kircaldy session, and die acceptance of the call from St. Stephen's, Ponsonby, by Mr Ruuciman, were lead. .'-everal other communications on the same subject were placed before the meeting. . Key. G. B. Monro moved, " that the induction take place on the evening of Thursday, February 14th, at half-past seven o'clock ; Rev R. Sommerville to preach, Key. J. Macky to address the minister, and Key. A. Carrick to address the people.'" The motion was agreed to. Key. A. Carrick was appointed to serve the edict on Sunday, February 3rd, and Key. G. B. Munro on Sunday, February 10th. It was agreed that in the event of the Moderator, Key. S. J. Neill, not being present, Key. J. Macky should preside. WANGAREI CHARGE. It was decided that the charge of Wan garei should be declared vacant by Key. G. Brown on Sunday, February 24th. Key. D. Bruce introduced to the Presby tery Mr Thompson, a gentleman who had prepared for the ministry in earlier years, but had been compelled to relinquish his studies on account of failing health. He was now anxious to complete his theological training, and enter the ministry. Rev. J. Macky stated that Mr Thompson had preached at Otahuliu, and he was pleased to state that he gave great satisfac tion to both himself and congregation. Key. D. Bruce moved, "That Mr Thomp son be received by the Presbytery as a student of theology. Rev. J. Macky seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The right hand of fellowship was extended to Mr Thompson, and he was invited to take his seat amongst the members of the Presbytery. It was agreed on the motion of Key. D. Bruce, seconded by Ker. J. Macky, that Mr Thompson be located -at Wangarei for the present, in accordance with a recommenda tion of the Church Extension Committee. POKENO PBOPEKTY. The following minute of a resolution agreed to, with reference to the Pokeno property, at the last meeting, was read : " That the Presbytery take steps, through the Property Committee, to request the Go vernment to take measures for replacing their property on the site, at Queen's Redoubt, promised to the Presbyteiiau Chinch. Mr Sommerville said thc|clerk was unable to ascertain the names of the Property Com mittee. He thought they should leave the matter as at present. As convener of the Church Property Committee, Mr Sommer ville said lie did not see his way clear to communicate with the Government, and re requested to be allowed to resign his position. Rev. D. Bruce volunteered to com municate with the Government on the subject. Key. J. Macky moved, "That, Rev. R. Sommerville having reported his inability to proceed with the matter, Key. D. Bruce be requested, as agent of the Church, to take the matter in hand." The motionSwas put to the meeting, and carried. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Stevenson gave notice of the follow ing motion : "That the Presbytery's year end on 31st December, and that the Presby tery recommended congregations to hold their annual meetings as soon thereafter as possible." CHUKCH PROPERTY COMMITTEE. Rev. D. Bruce moved, "That the Church Property Committee be discharged at the instance of Rev. R. Sommerville, and a new Committee appointed, consisting of the Revs. Monro, Carrick, Norrie, Runci man, Sommerville (convener), and Messrs. J. Y. Stevenson, T. Peacock, and Thomas Macky." Mr Sommerville declined to act as con vener, and the name of Mr Peacock was substituted.

The motion was then agreed to. This concluded • the business, and the meeting terminated with the benediction, pronounced by the Moderator.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOX PLAINTIFFS. William J. Jones v. Thomas Kolly, claim, £6 Cs 6d,.costs £1 3s. W. J. Hurst!& Co. v. Wil liam English, claim, £15 5s 7d, goods, costs £2 Cs, (Mr IColenian for JplaintiiF.) Henry Cooper V, John Whittle, claim, £110s, rent, costs lls,ffl| JUDGJIKNT SUMMONS CASES. H. L. Posseneskie v. Charles M. Kussell. Claim, £9 2s 2d. Oh the application of Mr George, the case was allowed to stand over lor a month, as rZeten dant would theu be in a position to pay. ADJOURNED CASES. Charles Mack v. B. J. DeLias, claim, £17 10s, commission. George Hulme v John Robertson, claim, £12 10s. rent. F.jW. B. Dawson v.JSophia Grey, claim. £10, medical attendance. Margaret- Church v. William Clarke, claim, £5 10, board, etc. "WELLS V. WM, BEDMAN. Claim £9 11s ad, good*. Mr Coleman, for plaintiff, said that defendant, with but one exception, had failed to pay the debt in pursuance of and oider of the Court on the 3rd of May last. William Redman, stone-mason, said he was a single man. and had only been employed on temporary jobs in Vincent-street aud Reranera; his wages were li-s per diem when in work, but the trade of a mason was dead in Auckland at present. He had worked a little for Messrs Jones and Vare and for Mr Smith since May. Mr Wells, of Wyndham-slreet, deposed to the justness of the debt, and that defendant could have paid, but positively declared that he would not pay. His Worship said that there was no good excuse for not paying. He was a single man, and coukli earn Vis a day. He must pay 20s a month, or in default one mouth's imprisonment. ANDREW FERNANDEZ V. ALBERT FREEBY. Claim, £13 18a 2d. Mr Urocii for plaintiff. Defendant made a Ion? statement in defence, and complained that, as a gentleman, he had not been fairly treated. Mr Brock said defendant was a young gentle man with an income of £10 per month, but im mediately on receipt of his money it vanished in liquid streams. Defendant.: The less you say about that, Mr Brock, the better. I shall obey the order of the COrdered to pay £3 at once, and the other "by regular instalments, or in default six weeks im prisonment. DEFENDED CASE. George and James Fitzpatrick v. Hugh. Mcllhone. Mr Toio appeared for plaintiffs and Mr Arm strong for defcndai.t. , This was an action to recover for wrongiul seizure of cattle for rent, at the North Shore.

William Mttl<s,S assistant bailiff, deposed to delivering a writ of execution on behalf ot defen dant upon plaintiffs, on the 10th January. He seized li head of cattle (branded) some G. V . and others J. F. There were two horses, cows, and calves. He wa< informed that the cattle were severally owned by the Kitzpatricks, two sons and the lather. He remaiued in possession until the 17th inst. James and George Fitzpatnck gave evidence to shew that the cows were then-joint properts% and that they were not liable for the rent of the Alexander Alison, butcher, and Henry Pitcs, builder, of the North Shore, proved that they sold two cows to James Fitzpatrick four years 'James Fitzpatrick, sen., stated that he rented the landjof the agent, under the Roman Catholic Bishop, and permitted his sons' cattle to run on the land. (Left sitting.)

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUJt OWN CORRICSPOISDENT. COROMANDEL, this clay. GOLDEN PAIL New Golden Pah.—We understand that the company will apply to the Government for aw extension of a claim, and reward for the discovery of a new gold-field, neither natives nor Union Beach having any dtle to the foreshore. The National Bank shipped 1,200 ozs gold to the head office by the steamer to day. " MONTHLY RETURN GOLD. British, 12oz ; Homeward Bound, 9oz; New Golden Pah, ISoz. Kelly's lease, 270z ; Bismarck, IGoz ; Tokatea tribute, Dick and party, 3020z ; sundries soz. The Elsiuore has arrived with coal. Nicholls' tribute, Tokatea, is getting out first-rate stone. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The Cure retorting is not yet completed. Sales : Moanatairi, 80s : the Alburnia commenced crushing 25 cwt. picked stone, and SOOlbs. specimens to-day to swell the general return for the month. The Welcome, Waitekauri, has cut a promising gold-bearing lode, and is about to test it. TOOKEY TRIBUTE COMPANY. Application was made by the manager for leave to work on the reef which had ■ been discovered by the tribute is of the Kurunui Hill Company, through their drive on the reef, but permission was, for some reason unknown, withheld. Instruc tions were then sent to the manager to get at the reef from the Tookey workings, when he quickly found out another road through a drive 30ft below where the gold was found on the Kurunui ground, and GOft within the boundary of the Tookey. The manager picked up the reef almost immediately, and sent up a sample of the stone to the Auckland ollico, which shews gold freely. The drive now only requires cleaning up and a road laid down, to enable the Company to send the auriferous ore to the surface for crushing. DUNEDIN, this day. KETCH SECRET SUNK. The ketch Secret is sunk at Waikoualti. Captain Russell, ion behalf of the under writers, is trying to raise her. She is insured for £150 in the New Zealand Insurance Company. ROTORUA, this day. URE WE RA M R ETIN G. A large meeting of Urewcra and other tribes at Ohiuemutu is just over. It was unanimously decided that a purely Maori Investigation of Title Courts should be established, no land to bo submitted to the Government Land Court until the title has been individualised by the Native Com mittee. TAURANGA, this day. The races were most successful yester day. Previous heavy rain had improved the course, laying the dust. The following are the winners :— Hurdle Race.—McGee's Per fume. Maiden Plate.—Merritt's Doubtful. Pony Race. —Tupari's Kairewi. Jockey Club; Handicap. —MeG ee'sj Elsa. JMaunganui Plate (fornatives only.)—Tu para's Tommy. Ladies' Purse : Peebles Moa. Hack Race. —Neighbor's Cockey. Consolation Stakes. —Kelley's Gainsboro'. About a thousand were present, and everythiug was most orderly. (PER PRESS AGENCY). WELLINGTON, this day. MR BARTON IN GAOL. A good deal of curiosity has been evinced as to Mr Barton's condition and treatment as a prisoner. It appears his treatment will be exactly that of a person committed for trial; he will not be subjected to hard labour, but will only be allowed ordinary prison fare, and if his wife or any friends wish to see him, an order must be obtained from the visiting justice. WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. At the Wesley an Conference it Avas re solved ts send the following recommenda tions to the General Conference : —That parents be required to see the minister or other person appointed by the church preparatory to the Baptism. That at the ordinance, in addition to other questions, parents be publicly asked : " Do yon wish to bring up your children in .connection with the W'esleyan Church." That a leader be appointed to keep the baptismal record, that all baptised children be re garded as provisional church members, to be received into full membership in the usual way when they shall have reached an appropriate age, and shall have satisfied the leaders of the meeting of their fitness ; that the form of baptismal service be re vised ; that formal service for the recogni tion of those transferred from provisional to full and accredited members be held from time to time. CHARGE OF INCENDIARISM. Mr Postridge, who had been occupying the Railway Hotel up to the day before_ it was burned down and caused destruction of tbe railway station, was brought up to-day for the second time charged with arson. Several witnesses were examined. The result was that the Court committed him for trial. DUNEDIN, this day. COLONIAL BANKS. The result of the ballot for the election of one director and two auditors for the Colo nial Bank, was the electioifjof Mr Richard Olivier as director, and Leith Ramsay and D. P. Street as auditors. Judge Chapman was the only other candidate for the oilice of director. REPORTED RESIGNATION OF DONALD REiD. It is reported that Mr Reid, M.11.R. for Taieri, has decided to resign his position as member of the House. Mr Reid will address his constituents shortly. Mr Geo. McLean, M.H.R., will address his constituents at Waikouaiti township next Wednesday.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur, under instructions from the Harbour Board, held au auction sale at their Board-room foij leasing allotment on the Breakwater, and Breakwater Road allotments, Nos. 19 and 20, Breakwater Road, for the ter ■■ of 11 months, brought £15 each. Breakwater allotments for the term of live years : No. 1, £18 per year ; Nos. 2 and 3, £16 per year ; Nos. 4 and 5, £17 per year ; Nos. G and 7, £16 per year; Nos. 8, 9, and 10, £12 per year. The foreshore was withdrawn. MessrsJE. and H. Is;iac3 offered a lar b o con signment of tweeds, t<c, this day. only a Jew packages of which were quitted. The amount of 3'j.lesi amounted to £ISS.

Messrs r . and U. Isaacs h"ld an extensive sa:e of kerosene and genera! oilman's stores on M.mday last. 790 cases of kerosene were quitted at fair prices. Liberal terms having been given by the auctioneers was the means of quoting many large lines. The amount of sale was about £950. The same firm held a continuw tion of their extensive English furniture sale to-day, when th s balance of goods wns disposed ef. Bord'.< pianos wei c sold from £1U to &/£, About £B^o worth was realised on. l_i.

ROAD WORKS IN PONSONBY.

THE above Board has published its financial statement for 1577-7 S. This is what should be done by every Highway Board, to have the receipts and expenditure published among the ratepayers. The receipts for the past year from all sources shew £7,53S 2s 4d, including the proposed loan of £5,000. The payments shew, including £5,000 on proposed works, &c.—less £1,652 17s reserved for main and boundary roads— £7,670 17s lid, leaving a credit balance of 3P167 4s 5d to begin the ensuing year. The estimated income for 1579 is £1,757 11s 2d, and the estimated expenditure will swallow it up, excepting £336 Is 2d. The works to be undertaken by the Board during the year are extensive. Richmond Road to be formed at an outlay of £174 16s. The main road of Ponsonby will of course have the most attention; Shelly Beach partially formed and scoriad ; College Hill, filling, cutting, and forming; Frauklyn Road, filling and metal ling. Out of the proposed loan of £5,000, the following streets altered, made, or repaired : — Cameron-street; Caroline-street, Dedwood Terrace, Harbour View, Melford-street, Hackett street, Argyle-street, Clifton-street, Bella Vista road, Gratten-street, Bayard-street, Block-st., King-street, Sheehan-street, Clarence-street, Bridge street, East-street, Grace-street, Brown street, Arthur-street, Duke-street, Eliza beth-street, Hyde-street, Cascade-street, Ireland-street, Fernleigh-street, and Scot land-street.

THE LATE FIRE IN ELLIOTT STREET.—INQUEST THIS AFTER NOON.

An inquest was held on the late fire in Mi- Francis'store. Eiliott-street, at the Victoria Hotel this afternoon, before I/i Philson, Coroner, and a jury, of whym Mr John Grey was chosen foreman. Detective Grace and Sergeant Clark represented the police. Mr G. P. Pierce appeared for the New Zealand Insurance Company. The jury proceeded to view the fire, after which the following evidence was adduced : Frederick Willox, iaged §14, son of Frederick Willox, grocer, of Parnell, deposed that at about half-past seven o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, January 23rd, he was going up Darby street on his way to Messrs Brown, Barrett and Co's manufactory, where he was employed, when he saw a light in the south upper store window of Mr Francis' store. It increased, and he mentioned it to Mr Cowie, the stable-man. Witness ran to tlie lire-bell at the foot of Grey-street to sound an alarm. The Albert-street bell rang before he got up to it. He returned immediately, and found all the windows lighted up with the blaze. Smoke was issuing from the slated roof. He knew nothing about the origin of the fire. James Benjamin |Francis, importer of china and glassware, residing in Queen strect, deposed that he occupied tlie build ing in Elliott-street, which lately took lire, as a wholesale store. It was of two storeys, and built of brick, with slate roof. No persons resided in tlie store. At the time of the fire there was a stock of china, glass, and earthenware,and several iron bedsteads, in the building. A portion of the goods were packed in crates with straw, while the other half iwaa shelved. There were about twenty crates of goods in the lower storey, and twenty inj the upper storey. He was in the store at about three o'clock on the day preceding the lire. He was in the lower story, copy ing an order for goods He was not up stairs that day. John Clarke, the store man, and a boy named William Walker, were also in the store at the time. He re mained in the store only about a quarter of an hour, and left the man and.boy there when he went away. He had forbidden any smoking in the store, and he did not smoke himself. He had received two crates of goods from London by the ship Iron Queen, but he did not know whether they were damp or dry. They, however, fre quently found the straw in the crates damp and rotten. He proceeded home after leaving the store. John Clark left the key of the store at the shop shortly after live o'clock. At that time, he believed the store to be empty. There was opportunity for any one to obtain access to the store after it was locked up. There was a back entrance to the building. The yard was fenced, and he believed the fence was in good order. On Wednesday morning he was informed about 8 o'clock by Mr Webster, saddler, that liis. house was on lire, He put on his clothes and went to the store, when he sawwaterpouringdownthrough the floor. The water had been thrown on by the Brigade. He believed the lire to have been caused by spontaneous combustion. Three crates were lying together in the upper storey, and all were burned. There was no lire in the lower storey. He could not estimate the amount of his loss. The store was his own property, and it was insured in the New Zealand. Company for £800. Tlie stock was also insured for £800 in the same office. The value of the stock before the fire was about £2,000. There was no appearance of any robbery having taken place after the fire.

John Clark, storcman, deposed that he closed the store on the night previous to the fire at almost five minutes past five o'clock. , The doors were locked and windows fastened. There were three crates of goods on the upper storey which had just been landed from the Iron Queen. These were tlie crates which were oil fire the next morning.

(Left sitting.)

THE NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The following are the nominations received by the present Board of Education, out of which the new Board will be elected. The public notification will be made to-morrow. Rev. Edward Nugent Bree, John Brook, Rev. David Bruce, Joseph Isherwood Buckton, Thomas Buddie. John Logan Campbell, William Coleman, Henry Dacre, J.P., Joseph MeMullen Dargaville, William Davis, Samuel Edgcr, 8.A., Thomas

Forgham, Davie Goldie, Theodore Minet Haultain, Thomas Boucher Hill, John Charles Irvine, Frederick Larkins, James Marshall Lennox, Alfred Long, David Mitchell Luckie, Samuel Luke, Renke Frederick Luks, Hush Hart Lusk,' Thomas Macflailane, Joseph May, George Manners Mitford, William Pollock Moat, John McElwain, Edward Graham. McMinn, Charles Moseley Nelson, George Maurice O'Rorke, Charles Parker, Thomas Peacock, Frederick Lambert Prime, Arthur Guyon Purchas, Thomas Seaman, Henry Butler Stoney (Major,) Allen Kerr Taylor, Rev. William Taylor, William Thome, Rev. Arthur Roger Tomlinson, M.A, Henry Vernon, Joseph Warren, Ebenczer Waymouth, Allan Walter Webb, James Wriglcy.

Sufferers from the late lire at Newton will find it to their advantage to visit the City Hall Arcade, for there they will find the Greatest Variety of Furniture and Carpets in Auckland wherewith to make their new homes comfortable. From 300 to 400 Bedsteads to select from, and Bedding of every description kept in stock. Drawing and Dining-room Suites ready for delivery to suite all classes. Bedroom Furniture, Washstands and Toilet Sets, Chests Drawers, Tables, Wardrobes, aud a large assortment of Toilet and Pier Glasses" Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Curtains, and Drapery Goods of all kinds ; Men's and Boy's Clothing ; Millinery, Ladies and Children's Underclothing ; ladies' needle work Mounted ; aud all kinds of Cabinet work Executed at our Factory. Goods delivered free to. all parts of the town. Furnish your House from the City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. —Holloway, Gak lick, & Cranwell, Proprietors.—[AiiVT.]

EVENING STAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1878



LOST, or mislaid, on or about Monday, the 25th instant, Two Pocket-books, con t d iig papers and mcmos: no use to any person out owner.—licwHi-d of 103 will be paid ir tlio auove ia iuic at ihis office.



WANTED, a Single Man for the Garden ing.— S. M. t-ireen, Queen-street. ANTED, a Box Maker for making jShirtboxes.—Apply at 31, Shortianct btreet. MTAN'I'ED, a General Servant.— V V Alexan r\ er Hotel, Chapel-street. ANTED to Sell, two first-class Milch Goats, on- newly Kidded; two young Goats, and one Billy.—Apply last house Selwyn Terrace. Parnell. VST ANTED, 12 General Servants, 5 t»T Housemaids, Girls to assist and nurse, for town and country (servantspay when suited). Mrs. Elsmore's Regist»y, Shortland-street. WANTED immediately, a good Cook ; one who thoroughly understands his business ; none other need apply—F. P. Gardner, Thames Dining Rooms. WH. DAMPIER'S Fresh Advertise • ment will appear To-morrow (Friday) Night. WANTED, a good General Servant for the Thames.—Mrs Gardner, Thames Dining Rooms, Queen-street Wharf. T^ANTED7ITBoy~for the Butchering.— T T W. Paul, Grey-street. WANTED, a good Sewing Machine Repairer.—Apply to W. C. Denness, Groat Sewing and Washing Machine Depot, Queen-street. WANTED, an experienced Nursemaid; must be a good needle-woman.—Mrs. Howard, Wynyard-street. "VJST AN TED immediately, a respectable T T Youth as Light Porter, &c—Rush brook and Bridgman, Drapers, &c, UpDer Queen-street. WAN TED, a smart Youth to look after cattle and make himself generally useful; one who can milk preferred.—Apply at this office between the hours of 10 and 12 to-morrow. W~ ANTED, 3-roonied Verandah Cottage, not more than 20 minutes -walk from Queen-street.—Apply, by letter, T.D., this office. ~J* ! fc>fb —WORKING MEN'S Cottages on &L r* \y. Sale for £120, £100, £IGO, £185, £200, and upwards: also, Allotments very cheap. Money lent to build with. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, by an intelligent Man, a situation as Gardener ; understands the business, growth of vines, fruit trees, &c— Apply Mason Brothers, Parnell. WAN lED, a Helper tor the Smith's Shop.—Cousins & Atkin, Victoria Car riage Factory, Market Reserve. WANTED, a Pa chaser for First-class Spring Cart and Harness complete.— Apply United Service Hotel, Queen-street. WANI'ED, a J3oy for a Solicitor's Office.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a good General Servant; washing put out; references required. Mrs. C. Burton, Parnell Bakery. WANTP^D, a"good respectable Girl aboul 15 or 1G to make herself generally useful; a good Girl will have a good home.— For address, apply to Mr Kitchens, top of Wake tie! d-street. WANTED, a Youth for Hotel work able to mark Billiards.—Aurora Hotel, Victoria-street. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Blacksmith trade; one who has been some time at the trade preferred.—James McEwen, Custom-House-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Mackechnie, Grafton Road. WANTED, all who desire an efficient Microscope at low price to inspect T. Peacock's window, opposite the Post-office. Compound Microscopes iust landed,magnifying from .100 to 12,000 times from 11s. "VITANTED to Purchase, a small Farm » T near Auckland. Price not to exceed £200.—Apply, by letter, to H.M., this office. WANTED, a Female Servant—Mrs. Doonin, 117, Hobson-street. WANTED KNOWN, that the Rules of the Working Men's Club are now ready, and that cards of membership may he had of any member of Committee ; or of Mr (■}. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street. Subscription, 10s per annum ; 6shalf-yearly ; or 4s per quarter. Members joining at once will save Entrance Fee.—W. Lepine, Secretary. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work. &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. HOLPSnrp, Manager. WANTED, a strong active Servant Girl.—Apply at once to Mrs, J. W. Oxler, Hardinge street, Freeman's Bay. A~MIDDLE-AGED Gentlemen, who is . inst leaving a situation he has filled during the absence of the manager in Europe for 12 months, desires a situation es Clerk or Manager. He has had long experience as subordinate and principal in Kngland, and can refer to the firm he is leaving. A large salary not so much ar object as an immediate situation with a prospect.—Address E.G., Star office. WANTED to Sell (cheap), White and GoM Cups and Saucers, Is each ; Com mon Cups and Saucers, 6rt each. 5s 6d dozen ; Jugs, 3s 6d ; Set Hot-water Jugs, Gs 6dand 7s 6d; White and Gold Plates, 8d nnd lOd ; Basins, Is 6d; Cream Jugs. Is Cd ; Milk Jugs, 2s; Small Plates, 2Jd; Large Plates, Is 6rl and 5s dozen ; Butter Dishes, with metal lids, la 3d; Glass Butter Dishes from Is to 2s 6d; Vegetable Dishes from 5s Gd to 6s Gdpair; Jugs and Basins, 7s pair; White Chambers, Is 2d and Is 6d; Small Coloured Chambers. Is Gd ; House Boots, ■lsG'l, ss, and os Gd; Children's Cheap Leather Boots; Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 12a to 15s en.nh ; Roblej's Aerated Flour, Is Id packet.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED, a strong Youth for errands. Apply between 9 and 10 o'clock, to Milne and Choyce. \\T ANTED Known, that D. Goi-dik is Ti prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Hails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, -tc. at the lowest inarketprice, at his Yards Cus ttin-house-street. WANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's Public Baths, N.B.—No reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, corner of High-street. WANTED KNOWN, that we are sell ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yard; Brussels Carpets, from 4/9 ; Bedroom Carpets, from 1/; Heathrugs. from G/6.; also, Mattings, plain and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths, &c, at lowest prices.—T. & H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. WANTED, by a good Confectioner and Supper Cook, employment by the day or on ajob ; has good references.—Mrs. Murphy, Wellington Place, Wellington-street. IKE ! F I li E ! FI Ii E !—Tann's Celebrated Fire and Thief-proof Iron Safes. Avey's Weighing Machines Jon sale.— E. & H. Isaacs. "IjiOUND, about six months ago, in JC Auckland, a Silver English Lever Watch, sunk second hand.—Owner please call at this office. YOUNG PERSON desires a re engagemenfc where she would make herself generally useful, and instruct th.B children in English, French, and Music ; srood references.—Address X.Y.,Mrs Meckan, Parnell Rise, Ancklami. B""AY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). A Dividend of Ten Shillings per Share will be payable, at this Office, to the Shareholders in th« above Company, on and after 30th January. By order of the Directors. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting-Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, January 29, 1878^ A""U C X LAND~ SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION. NOTICE A PUBLIC MEETING of the above Society will be held, in the Lome-street Hall, on TUES DAY EVENING NEXT, the sth February, at 7.30. Dr. Maunsell in the Chair. The awarding of the Holiday Scripture Exer cise Prizes (43), together with other matters of interest, will take place. Particulars in coming advertisement. TVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE JjS INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 RESKEVK £50,000 He-Insurance Fund £20,000 Insurances effected against Firk and Marine Lops of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. A UCKLAND GAS COMP aJN V (LIMITED). The price of, Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to «l '.r.i^lijl;, or aboti double the bulk of Coal.



"YVT ANTED KNOWN TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NISUMKGKN, Auckland Loan Odice, IGS, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance doivt right-of-way. Jf* A O PI —IMPROVED FARM of 200 acres ; c-i't—r-wO. about SO acres in good grass, also 3 acres nf well established orchard, yielding several tons of fruit during the season, 25 acres bush. House of C room?, and outbuildings. Will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. />»>•> ft —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, oi'/vO**. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. FOR SALE, a J-arge Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. X s li)i t0 £10()0 LENT, on Building Society oi/JLV/ principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Litne. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. | £_ S. PK It FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita $-») Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per loot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. »r&-a ACRE FA P.M, 17 miles from $3 -&- Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wooa and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, a Fruiterer and Greengrocer's Shop ; doing a good business. —Apply at this office. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage and Garden. — Apply to W. McKinstry. Springbank, Ponsonby. TO LET, a detached three-roomed Cot tage, pleasantly situated, Cracroft-street, South Newton. Rent low. r|lO LET, at Victoria WlmrJf, Nm-th JL Shore, two 11-roomed Houses, just put in first-class repair. Suitable for a large Family or Boarding House.—Apply to J. Edwards, Ferry Wharf; or Oliver Mays, North Shore. To a permanent tenant, rent very moderate. Jl*®>' 4/'FL-— A neilt aU(I. P f«tty Cottage cw r*s* 4 *9 of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, pol< s, book-case, &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland sf.reet._ £*s £T 4 X jj k CASH, Balance at lh per cent. -fsw^JPH ™" " Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into ttiirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub. House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-sheds, &c, &c. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Ageut. Short and-street. UILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English street, 40/ per foot; Kyle-street, 30/ per foot; Brown-street, 15/ per fcot; I'onsonby Road, 30/ per foot; Franklyn Road, (!0/ per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. IJ^OR SALE (cheap), a well-finished .&? House, with large allotment 110 x 300 ; planted with fruit and ornamental tree?, fowl house, and plenty of water. Gr»ce-stieet, Pon sonby.—Enquire on the premises. _ TO CLOSE P'ARTNEK SHIP ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & ! a MITH t in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaking-down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. KEVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. EM P T Y~BXG~S7:=A~Targe "quantity wanted.—Apply to E. Gibbon, at Wm. McArthur & Co.'s. "VpEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING JLI COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have, this day, made a Call (the fifth) of Nine pence per Share on the Capital of tiie Company, payable to the Manager, at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, February 13th,1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 2Sth January, 1878. "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING JLI COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Company's Office, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 21st February, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: To alter Rule 8 by the addition of the words: "Or to any person considered by them to be irresponsible, or any other transfer which they may deem proper." JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 30th January, 1878. OUNL>, a Post-office Order.—Owner please call at this office. Tjl O R A 1 E, NOW LANDING. Ex California, from San Francisco 100 CASES, each 4 dozen lib. tins AMERICAN VENISON 50 CASES, each 4 dozen lib. tins AMERICAN BLUE BERRIES. 11. B. Morton. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A ' LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. K. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. UCKLAND GAS £ COMPANY (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR SHARES. The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invite Tenders for the Purchase of (400) Shares in the Company. Tenders (which may be for any number) to be delivered before noon of the Sth February, addressed to the Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited). Insurance Buildings, A uck land, where further information may be ob tained. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland. January 28,1878. /CHALLENGE. The Mercury Bay Rowing Club will pull the Thames Club, single hand scullers, two-oared and four-oared outriggers from £50 to £100. Ready any time at a month's notice. The three events to come off, or no race. WILLIAM WHITE. /CHALLENGE. \y I, John Knox. owner of the Yacht Flying Fish, do hereby CHALLENGE the Yacht Hertha, late Bismarck, to Ssiil for the sum of £10, under tho conditions of the Auck'and Regatta Club. If not accepted by 9 o'clock To-morrow Morning the Match to fall through. JOHN KNOX. T3ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE.—The Collector will attend at Pon sonby Hall daily from the Ist to 9th Febrnary next, between the hours of 7 and 9 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving payments of rates. A II rates nor, then paid will be sued for. ByOrderOftheß°ardGEO. W-JONES, Secretary, Ponsonby, 30th January 30,1875._ OyjTKEGS HONEY" for immediate &\9 sale.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. OARD OF ED UIS~A~T 1~0 N. The Teachers' Traimug Class will assemble in the School Building, Wellesley-street East, on SATURDAY next. 2nd February, at 10 a.m. VINCENT K.jttlCH; .-ii;cni^ary.



DOARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, a Head Teacher and a Female Assistant Teacher lor the Wairoa (South) School. Applications, with testimonials, to be delivered at the (Mice of the Board, Wyndham strcet, Auckland, not later than Thursday, 7th February. VINCENT E. RICK, Secietary. UCKL AND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOuL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth. February, 26th April, 16th July, and lth October. FAIUJUHAU MACRAE, Head ..Master. AUCKLA ND CC)LLEGE~AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The First Quarter will begin on TUESDAY, oth February. The Preliminary Examination of New Pupils will be held on Monday, 4th February, com mencing at 10 o'clock. FAIIQUHAR MACRAE. Head Master. J^EWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. REV. PETEK MASON, B.A. An EVENING CLASS for Advanced Pupils Fee^£2 2s per Quarter. nnENDERS FOR LIGHTING TOWN JL CLOCK. Town Clerk's Office. Jan. 31, 187 S. Time for receiving Tenders EXTENDED to 2 p.m. 13th February. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. m O BUILDER S. Tenders are required for Rebuilding the Rising Sun Hotel at Newton. Plans. &c, may be seen at my office until THURSDAY, the 14th instant, when the Tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. riIENDERS wanted for the ErectiorTof JL a brick workshop in Lome-street. Plans to be seen at my workshop.—James McKenzie, Blacksmith, Lome-street. mRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. All Accounts against the Tradesmen's Athletic Club must be sent in before Monday, 4th inst., addressed to the Secretary, Charlemont Hotel, Wakefield-street. JAMES RTCGAN, ______ Hon. Sec. mENDERS are required by noon of the A 7th proximo, for Alterations and Repairs to the Customs Steam Launch, according to plans and specifications to be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THOMAS HILL. mo B U I L D E R~S. Tenders will be received up to noon of WEDNESDAY, the Cth instant, for the Erec tion of Additions to a factory in Albert-street. Plans. &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mo B R I C X L A Y~_"R~S7 Tenders will be received until noon of Satur day, February 9th, for the Erection of Sulphur Works, Stokes' Point. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD B*.RTLEY> Architect. mo BUILD E R S. Tenders will be received until roon of the 2nd February, for sundry works to Brick Ware house in Elliott-street, damaged by late fire. R. KEALS & SOKT. - Architects. mAKEN {by mistake), from the Tent, JL at the Pitt-street Festival in the Domain, a Brown Silk Umbrella (ivory handle). The person having it will oblige by returning it to the office of this paper. nn o land, EX 'LORRAINE': 5,000 BEST Countess Slates. H. B. MORTON. ANU KA U LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. The Monthly Meeting for February will be held on Monday, the 11th. By order of the W.M.—J. Cox. NNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. No. 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the Protestant Hall, Newton, On FRIDAY, February Ist, at 7.30 p.m. By order of the W,M. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. The Entries for the FOUR-MILE STEEPLE CHASE will be received up to 9 p.m. on SATURDAY NIGHT. • ALFRED KING, Hon. Sec. TO-MORROW. MAI/E! MAIZE! MALZi ! Ex Gael, @ Levuka. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell to-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, 150 sacks Maize, ex * Gael' @ Fiji. FRIDAY, FEJBRUARYT PIANOFORTE, HOUSEH OLD FURNITURE, BOOKS, &C.j &C, &C, THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, Ist Feb., at 11 o'clock, Pianfcforte, in rosewood case; Household Furniture; Books, &c. SAMUEL COCHRA.NE & SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2. QA AAA FEET BOARDS AND s£\f^\J\J\J SCANTLING, For Sale, at Baird's Wharf, on Saturday next, 2nd February, at 10 o'clock. In lots to suit purchasers. . ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART, POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Small Pigs, Pigeona, Canaries, &c. PRODUCE—IO tons Flour, Sharps.Maizemeal, 6 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams, (in. cloth), Bacon (bare). Beef, Butter, 100 good Cheese, 1 keg superior Honey, 100 sacks Potatoes, 40 bags Onions, 10 sacks Pearl Barley, Whangarei Fruit, Piun,s, Pears, Apples, &c. GROCERIES, &c—Crushed Lump Sugar, Tea, Cocoa, Soda, Soap, Biscuits, Blacking, Vinegar, &c. FURNITUIIE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M, Drawing-room Suite, Walnut Green Rep, Horsehair and' Damask Chairs, Whatnot. Parlour Su'tes, Cane, \\ cod, and Stuffed Chairs* Caiputs, .Bedsteads, Washstands, Toilet Table 3 Chest of Drawers, Loo Tables. Square Tables, Meat Safes, Ranges, Stoves, Kitchen Utensils, Organ, tte, Sewing Machines, Tinware, Cloth ing, Boots, Fancy Goods, &c. Lt t of Unr«r.eemod Pieuges. _________ EX AUGUSTA FROM LEVUKA. BANNANAS ! BANNANAS! BANNANAS! L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, Foit street, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock. ■ 500 bunches Bananas 1000 Cocoa Nuts 4 cuses I'iiie Apples •1U c-s^'a tey_injy -xpjj.ts.