main hole of flir> Club roof, and passed a rope through the; extinguished portiou of the burning roof, which was made fast, and the brigade men, by its aid, got a hose into splendid position, and the fire shortly affer succumbed. The fire was followed into the tbiH room on the north side of the passage. It was at first feared that the flames would runintoHalyday's warehouse throughasmall window in the top of Jim wall, and within six feet of the window of the room on fire ; but the copious supply of water i"«w stream ing over Rattray's and Halyda\ s roof- and walls effectually checked any further spread. Superintendent Hughes and his- men may be complimented on their success this morning. Captain Butler and his Salvage Corps were indefatigable in their efforts to save goods, chattels, and effects ; and ren dered valuable assistance in other ways. Mr Piggot, of the Insurance Buildings, arrived early with a hand-engine, and worked in commendable style. Sub-Inspector Pardy and Sergeant-Major Mason, with a sufficient force of men, kept admirable order through ' out the whole occurrence. ORIGIN AND INSURANCE. Mr Hughes cannot give any explanation as to the origin of the fire. They had not had any fires in the offices for weeks past. He left last evening at five o'clock, leaving on the premises his partner and Mr Barker, the clerk. This morning, Mi- Laurie informed him of the fire. Mr George says he left everything safe and secure shortly after five o'clock, the doors were carefully locked, and the keys hung in their customary place—a recess near Mi- Barber's office door. Mr Harker has no idea how the fire originated ; he left every thing perfectly safe, without any fire, or light, or any such thing. The fire is thought to have been burning near the floor of Mr Barker's room some time previous to its bursting throngh the roofs, as the floor joists are much charred at a spot where the counter was fixed. Messrs Hughes and George are not insured, neither is Mr Jones. The latter lias suffered from water; a continual shower having descended on his office, and on that of Mr Dyer, situated on the ground floor. The building is insured for £2,000 ; £1,000 in the New Zealaud, and £1,000 in the Eoyal Insurance Com pany. Mr Keven (New Zealand Company) was"early at the fire, and Avatched the pro ceedings throughout

PARLIAMENTARY

FROM OUR SPEC I A LREPORTE

{BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE),

WELLINGTON, this day RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION BILL A long discussion arose on this bill, many members strongly opposing it on the ground that it takes the whole business of providing for lines of railway from the control of Parliament for several years, and gives an undue share of the proposed lines to the Middle Island, and especially to Otago. Colonel Whitmore said he was advised ■that it was a revenue bill, and the Council could not alter it. The debate was ad journed to give the Acting Speaker time to give his decision on this point. DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TWO HOUSES. The report by the managers appointed to settle the differences between the two Houses on this bill was adopted. On the Electoral Bill disagreements, the Council agreed to give way upon all questions but 'the Maori vote, on which it remains firm. BILLS PASSED. The Legislative Council passed the Cemeteries Management, Thames Boys' School, and other bills. CONFERENCE WITH LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. In the House of Representatives, Mr Stout reported that the managers had agreed on the Disqualification Bill, but 'could not come to any conclusion on the Electoral Bill. JUDGES. Mr Sheehan promised that the Govern ment would consider the advisability of ■appointing another Judge, and would also ■consult on the whole question of the organisation of the Bench. WAIWERA ROAD. In reply to Mr Macfarlane's question, why a petition of residents against the route which had been adopted for the Waiwera Road was not attended to, Mr Macandrew said they had received suchga petition, and also one on the other side of the question. It was referred to Mr Fairburn, the Public Works Surveyor, who agreed with Mr Percy Smith that by the alteration of the route' the highest point had been avoided and three miles distance saved. GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL FOR AUCK LAND. The Auckland Girls' High School Bill passed last night, as amended by the Legislative ■ Council. The amendments are that the Go vernor may grant any land exceeding in value £5,000 out of any reserves set apart for edacation, primary or secondary, in the Education District of Auckland, as an en dowment for the school. The borrowing powers are struck out. Mr Moss accepted the amendment, as sufficient reserves can be set apart before next session, and power to borrow be then sought; when the charac ter and va'ae of the reserves will have been ascertained. VARIOUS MATTERS. Mr Sheehan said some member of the Ministry would proceed to Whangarei at the end of the session to settle the case of Taurau Kuhaha. The Wellington Reclamations Bill was thrown out. The .amendments of the Legislative Coun cil on the Native Licensing Bill were agreed NATIVE LEGISLATION. The Native Lands Act Amendment Bill, No. 2, was read a second time. The Native Lawsuits Bill, to appoint a special Court to settle up native cases, was shelved on the motion of Mr Stout, in con: sequence of the obstruction offered to its passage through the House. Mr Sheehan said he would withdraw the bill, which had been introduced on the recommendation of the best friend of the opponents of the bill, Mr Whitaker, in order that a fair tribunal might be appointed; but he would have no objection to submit these cases to the Supreme Court, and those very gentlemen who resisted the bill would be the first to come next session and ask the House to pass such a measure. SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES. The supplementary estimates introduced Include £500 for Auckland Sailors' Home, dE2,069 compensation awarded by Mr Commisssoner Beckham to the Rev. T. S. Grace for losses by war, £150 gratuity to the widow of the late Mr Lowry, of the Lunatic Asylum; £300 for anchor and cable testing apparatus at the four principal ports; £50 for injury sustained by Capt. Paul, of Hauraki Rifles, at the butts ; £105 compensation to Sergt. Craig, of Engineer Navvy Corps; £250 for Court-house Papakura, and £70 for a Court at Port Albert; £400 to Colonel McDonnell for loss of office, £12,000 additional vote for railway from Te Awamutu to New Plymouth, £30,000 for line from Waikato to Thames, £2,000 for branch line into town of Hamilton, £2,000 <for '-extension from Helensville to Kauka pakapa, £5,000 line from Kamo coal mine to Whangarei, £250 in satisfaction of Mr Farnell's claims, £2,088, the amount of Judge Fenton's award in the Meurant case, recreation ground for Thames £400, Volun teer Rifle Association £2,000, repairs to Naval Training School £200, and various minor votes. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS. After 1.30, in Committee on the Financial Arrangements Bill, Major Atkinson said he acknowledged responsibility for abolishing 'the provinces, bnt held the present Govern ment culpable for the failure of the s>ystem. Mr De Latour moved that a respectful

addiv.ss be presented to His Excellency the Governor, recommending that the surplus of land fund of the Provincial District of Otago for the year ending December 31st," 1877, shall. after deduction of all charges imposed upon the land fuud of the said Provincial district in the fourth section of the Financial Arrangements Act, 1576, be paid over with out further deduction to local bodies is pro vided in the ninth section of the said Finan cial Arrangements. Act, 1876. After dis cussion, the amendment was negatived on the voices.

Mr Rolleston moved : " That a respectful address be presented to His Excellency, praying that he will cause a separate account to be kept of monies accruing within each county from the sale of lands, named the first schedule of the Public Reserve Sale Act, IS7B, and there shall be paid to such county out of the Con solidated Fund quarterly, a sum equal to 20 per cent of such monies, so accruing in each county. Considerable discussion ensued, members contending that notice oi the clause should have been given. The Chairman ultimately ruled it out of order.

Mr 1 'eLatonr moved a further amend ment : " That the House regrets that the surplus land fund due to the Provincial district of Otago>as shewn by the Financial Arrangements Act to 31st December, 1877, has not been handed over."

Mr Ballance said the Government acted upon the advice of the Solicitor-General as to the legal rights between the General Government and Provinces. Mr Macan drew said he had no evidence of any sum duo to Otago, and he desired to have some proof. He would prefer to see the printed evidence of the Finance- Committee on the question of the detention of the Otago land fund. Trie amendment was negatived by 20 to 27.

The following new clause was added on the motion oi Mr Wakefield :- " The com mittee of any hospital or any benevolent society may, through its secretary, chairman, or manager, make contracts for the maintenance, care, or atten dance of a person in any hospital or charitable institution, did the secre tary, chairman, or manager, may sue in his own name, by direction of the Com mittee, for such maintenance, care, or atten dance.

The House went into Committee of Sup ply. Mr Murray strongly denounced the expenses in Regina versus Jones. In reply to Mr Montgomery, Mr Stout said the pre sent votes in aid of domains would probably be the last. The following items were passed : miscellaneous, £71,767 ; roads in native districts, £500. The Committee reported progress.

The House adjourned at five minutes to five this morning.

TELEGRAPHIC

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

GISBORNK, this day,

PANTOMIME TROUPE.

The Star Pantomime Troupe has been doing immense business here during the last week. Last evening they, opened in pantomime, and drew an enormous house, numbers being turned away. They play to the end of the week.

GRAHAMSTOWN. This Day.

Mr. McCulloch, proprietor of the ft Star," announces his intention to stand for the mayoralty. Messrs. Renshaw and Gibbons are also spoken of as likely to come for ward. Major Withers' monthly inspections com menced last night. There was a splendid muster of the N aval Brigade, 131 members being present. Major Withers expressed himself much pleased with the steadiness of the men, and said he must admit they were the finest Naval Corps he had seen in the colony. The Scottish battalion and Engineers will be inspected to-night. Waiotahi.—The cleaning-up takes place on Thursday. Good payable quartz is being broken out from the several reefs. TAURANGA, thisday. THE EDITORAL HORSEWHIPPING BUSINESS. Marks, junior, who assaulted Mr Edgcumbe, proprietor of the "Bay of Plenty Times," was arrested to-day on in formation by Mi-A. S. Rathbone, the editor, who alleged that Marks was lying in wait for him with a big stick this morning. That one of the compositors of the " Times heard of it, and met Mr Rathbone just at the critical moment, and that Marks swore he would horse-whip him the first time he met him alone, but the compositor being a big man, he allowed them to pass. That later he went to Brennan and Smith's for a large horse-whip, and walked up and down out side the office. Rathbone laid an infor mation, and Marks is now locked up. The case was called on this afternoon, and ad journed till to-morrow, in order to allow defendant to get witnesses. NATIVE LANDS COURT. The Native Lands Court, under the able administration of Judge Symonds, is still occupied jyith the Te Puke case, known as the celebrated block, containing about 24,000 acres near Maketu, described by Messrs Broomhall and Holloway, who were here in quest of suitable land for a special settlement, as the block adapted for the purpose they had set in the country. Mr Young is acting as Crown agent. It is ex pected that this valuable tract of country will, in a short space of time, become absolutely the property of the Crown. The conduct of the natives in Court is unpre cedenly orderly.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

OTAKI, Monday.

CITY OF AUCKLAND.

Captain Rails telegraphed to us yesterday afternoon :—" The ship must be strained. The crew are dismantling the vessel, and are busy getting up wire rope for communi cation with the shore. A portion of the passengers' luggage has been landed. We commence discharging to-day."

(PRESS AGENCY).

CHRISTCHURCH, this day, LADIES' BOAT RACE.

A pair-oared race on the Avon between four ladies connected with the dramatic profession took place yesterday, and created the greatest interest. The distance was half-a-mile, and the stakes a lady's hat. Two of the ladies' were known as the "light" crew, and two as the "heavy." The betting was in favor of the latter, but the little ones got away with a good start, and won by about four lengths, amidst the cheers of a large number of spectators. LIBEL CASE. At the Supreme Court this morning, the argument in the case of Benjamin v. the "Sun," for libel, was postponed for three weeks, Mr Joynt stating that he wished to obtain evidence from Dunedin to justify the article over which the action was brought. 5,

KELLY AND LEON'S MINSTRELS.

This popular entertainment continues to draw large audiences, and last evening was no exception to the general rule. The Minstrels opened as usual with an overture and a series of comic and sentimental ballads, much above the average merit, and- in the singing of which Messrs Courtright, Reed, Fredericks, and Lester excelled. The pretty song, "Only a Withered Rose," by Mr Fredericks, and the tender ba^ad, "My Mother's Voice," were beautiful as compositions, and their merits duly recognized by the plaudits of the people. The "Only Leon," as Dorcas Pennyroyal, was highly amusing, and encored, and especially in his advocacy of women's rights. ' Japanese Tommy" made his second appearance as "Young Bob Ridley," and created much laughter. The instrumental performances were good; also, the comic opera, "Kose Michon," which brought the whole to a lively close. This evening will be a grand fashionable night, in compliment to the "ONLYLKON." for which, a! special programme has been pre

pared including the famous comedy faroe from the German, entittled "Our Ma;" and the famous " Cat Duet;" in addition to which Mr l.'ourtrigbt will sing '" The Happy Contraband •" Mr Fredericks " Good night, Beloved;" and Japanese Tommy, " The Bohemian Girl."

FEARFUL ACCIDENT AT DEVONPORT.

Two Little Boys Bun Over.— One Killed.

A most distressing accident occxirred this morning at the North Shore, caused by Mi- Mays' cart running over two little boys, sons of Mr Gerrard, shoemaker. Walter, the youngest, was killed., and his brother Herbert much injured internally. It appears that an express belonging to Mr 0. Mays had been partially loaded with boards at the wharf, and the horse led carefully to Mr Mays' shop by George Bank* jitnr., where the cart stopped. The timber was required to build a shed at the back of Mr M;iys' premises, and the temporary driver, fearing some of the longest boards might injure the-shop-window if he tried fco lead the horse through the adjoin ing gateway, left the cart . a moment, and ran hastily to the rear to ask the regular driver to guide the vehicle in. Two of Mr Geirard'a little children had just left Mr Mays' shop, where they had been buying some lollies. They stopped on the causeway a few yards above the shop ; little Walter Gerrard, who is only 3 years of age, sitting down on the ground, with his back to the palisades. Other children were congrpgated round, among them some of Mi- Mays' own. Directly the horse was left by Banks, he put down his head to graze, an <on lifting his head again struck it against the boards so forcibly that he reared up, and was so startled as to bolt towards the pathway, where the children stood. Miss Mays saw the animal running away, and rushed out, bravely seizing the horse's li3ad, and with all her strength tried to stop him, but in vain. The frightened horse dragged her along, and she shouted to the children to run away, which all did with the exception of the two little Gerrards. Little Walter was still sitting upon the ground, EATING HIS LOLLIES, and fearing no danger, when the cart-wheel passed over his little body, crushing him to death, with the sweetmeat still in his lips. His brother Herbert, 6yearsold r vvasknocked down by the horses' hoofs, but fell out of the way of. the wheels. During this time Miss Mays had clung des perately to the horse, and had a . very narrow escape of being crushed to death. The horse kept so close to the palisades that she not only was unable to save the child, but nearly met with the same fate, and she is entitled to the highest com mendation for the true womanly heroism exhibited. Had she not checked the horse's speed no doubt there would have been more lives lost. Dr. Stodart attended the suffering boys, the youngest expiring almost instantly. The other is not considered dangerously hurt. Dr. Hooper also went o.ver by the 11 o'clock boat, and administered to the surviving boy. Mr. Mays was in Auckland at the time of the sad event, and was much whocked and surprised at the news, as the horse is a safe and quiet animal.

MISS AMY SHERWIN'S CONCERT.

Miss Sherwin gave the second of her charming concerts last night in the Choral Hall to a very crowded and fashionable house, and with such a high degree of suc cess as we have never before witnessed in Auckland ; a success, however, which was

eminently deserved. Before speaking fur ther of the marvellous attainments of this nrnst distinguished artiste, we will here briefly recapitulate the programme. The concert opened with De Beriot's "LaPrezi osa," a duet for violin and pianoforte, very fairly executed by Messrs D. Cope and T. E. Tun-ell. Here followed the cavatina from. Roberto, "NeJ lasciar la Normandie," very well sung by Miss Eva Davenport, who seemed to be in good voice. And now Miss Shervvin made her first appearance of the evening in Gounod's serenade (with violin obligato), " When the voice of thy lute." We thought that we could just detect that the lady was suffering from a slight cold; but the fact of her so suffering could not prevent the soDg from being ex quisitely given. The sweetness of her voice would put even the lute of Orpheus to shame : for if that could stop the wheel of Ixion and the stone of Sisyphus, and make Tantalus forget his thirst, this can stop the throb bings of human hearts, and make them forget their sorrows. The next perfor mance was a cavatina buffa from " L'elisir d'amore," by Signor Pompei (in character). The action was splendid; but we fancy that Signor Pompei's voice is not quite so good as it may probably have been. The.first part of the programme was now concluded by the illustrious prim a donna herself in tne cavatina (from "La Sonnambula"), " Come per me sereno." Her conception of this lovely cavatina was really charming. She was no longer Miss Sherwin: She was the actual Amina, the sweet, innocent orphan girl of a Swiss village, telling of the happiness with which loye has filled her pure, fresh soul, little dreaming that upon that snowy bosom must soon descend the shameful cry of the villagers, and, worse still, even the execrations of her own fond lover. In the rendering of this piece, there was, indeed, an ineffable purity and beauty. The second part of the programme began with a violin fantasia, from " La Fille dv Regiment," played by Mr Cope. With regard to the second item of this part, the "Herald," with its usual blundering, inno cently says :—" Miss Sherwin sang Mil lard's rather sombre song, • Waiting. We will not, however, be hard upon the unfor tunate critic, as he was very possibly not present. The song that Miss Sherwin did sing in this place was " The Stranger," by Mr Swallow, the eminent composer and pianist. Considering the short time which Miss Sherwin has had for studying the song, it was magnificently sung, and it must have been very gratifying to the com poser to hear his music so well interpreted. Mr. Swallow played the accompaniment himself, and with that artistic taste and touch which he always exhibits in his playing. , After a vociferous encore, the fair cantatrice appeared again, led on by the composer, who picked up as many of the bouquets as he could carry, and pre sented them to their owner. But even the graceful bend of acknowledgment was not sufficient, and the artiste came on a third time, and repeated the last verse. Miss Davenport and Signor Pompei (in character) now sang the duet " Ai ca pricci" (Rossini). The acting of both was superb, and Miss Davenport's voice was heard to great advan tage. The fourth item in this part was sung by Miss Sherwin as an encore to " Come per me sereno." We purposely omitfed it in the first part, that we might introduce it here. The ballad was " The Death of Cock Robin and Little Jenny Wren," by Mr. F. A. Packer, of Hobart Town. We feel sure that the audience would agree with us in saying that Miss Sherwin acted wisely in giving this as an encore, for with the scene from "Lucia" before her, it would have been too exacting to demand more. Her render ing of Mr. Packer's ballad was very touch ing. And now comes the famous mad scene from "Lucia." Having already ex pressed our opinion of the high culture, both vocal and - dramatic, which Miss Sherwin exhibits in «this scene, we shall simply here say that the performance last night only intensified all that we have felt on the previous occasion. This scene ended the programme of one of the best concerts ever given here, and we are glad to see that Auckland can appreciate a really first-rate artiste when it hears one. Never did we witness at a concert in New Zealand such a seen 3as last night's. Men were entranced, and even fashionable ladies were desperate. All were breathless until the divine cadence ceased. Then rose the audience on tip-toe, loud "hurrahs" from all sides resounded, and itorrents of bouquets werej hurled at the

enchanting fairy's feet. It was indeed a mad scene of boundless joy. In the sober business of to-day, even our cold, stony heart is palpitating with the thrilling ecstacy, and—we have not slept ! Miss Sherwm's compass of voice is very extensive, taking a range of three octaves all but a tone and a half. Her Em alt is clear, and taken apparently without the slightest effort. With a little further study her production will be perfect, and her style will gain that finish which belongs only to the truly aesthetic singer, fl °. n® word mGre- It is sometimes said that there is a great want of refinement about colonial life. Music, of all arts, has the most refining and elevating influence on the mind; and when we " colonials " can boast of an Amy Sherwin, it is a sufficient evidence of the little seed that shall by and-bye blossom into a beautiful flower which will be fragrant with the intellectual and social culture of the life and character of the British Colonies !

BURGLARY.

THE premises of Mr Messenger, fruiter,- of Citteen-street, were broken into on Sunday night or early on Monday morning, by some evil disposed person or persons, and articles stolen therefrom. Miss Messanger, who superintends the fruit shop, went to Stokes Point on Sunday to visit her parents, and on entering the house on Monday morning she was surprised to find the back door un lastened, and that unwelcome thieves had been helping themselves to whatever they could conveniently lay their hands on. They burst into the young lady's bed-room, and opened her workbox, but found no money, as Miss Messenger had taken the precaution to secure the cash before leaving the house. They rummaged every likely place, but did not succeed in either. They went into the shop and cleared the shelf of tobacco and cigars (several pounds), ate a quantity of apples, and regaled themselves with nuts and ginger ale: The value of the property stolen was not large, but the loss put Miss Messenger to great inconvenience in. getting in a new stock. It is to be hoped' the thieves will soon be in custody.

When You Wish to Furnish Tour E'oKSe^ obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informal tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cont of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have ately purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-price 1 Also, just opened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. Just received, some magnificent all-wool Kidder minster Carpets, for dining and bed-rooms ; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels and Felt Carpets : the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of House Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron Brasß, Kauri, Cedar, Rimu, and Mottled Kauri; with Wardrobes, Drawers, Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Linoleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid, and Goods delivered. Free of Charge to anypart of the town. Catalogues sent Post Free. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Arcade," where, in addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— HOLLOWAY, GAELICK, AND CRANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland

JSV-EmaC* SM, TUESD A V OCTOBER 29



After the fire has drawn up, Coke may be added in small lumps (not in large masses), either alone or mixed with Coal A lire made in this way is better for not being stirred, so long as there is space between the fragments of fuel for a free current of air. The value of COKE as a fuel and as a means of economy of Coal is hardly appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of Coal and Coke is invaluable forthe ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those of cooking, as it absorbs the smoke or in flammable gases given off by Coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter, clearer, and hotter, than it can be made by any other means.—[Advt.]



WANTED KNOWN, Mr. Dampier's Large Advertisement will be fouud in the 2nd column of 4th page., ONDERFUL FRESH BARGAINS. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dampier, cor ner of Victoria and Hobson-atreet. WANTED, for Hotel at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, a Married Couple to do general hotel work.—L. D. Nathan and Co., Shortland-street. ANTED Known, Thomas Fenton, a Letter from your father for you at the N ottingham Castle Hotel. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefleld-atreet. WANTED, two Rough Carpenters.— Apply Pastoral Association Buildings, Kllerslie. with toola, to-morrow morning sharp. WANTED, a good Ironmonger's Assis tant.—Apply by letter toAL, office of this paper. WANTED, good Tailoresses.—Apply I. Phillips, 'j allor, Queen-street. WAN I'ED, a good Machinist; constant employment— G. Foster, Boot Manu acturer, Market Corner, Queen.street. W "ANTED,, a good General Servant, with references.—Apply this office. WANTED, a good Carpenter.—Apply Mr. H.Pitts, Devonport. WANTED, 8 Men to clear fern an titree at Matamata.—Apply at "Wharf Mill. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking.—Mrs. Kirkman, Yictoria-Btreet.. ANTED to Rent, a Cottage of 4 or 5 rooms, within easy distance of Queen street.—Address, stating terms and locality, " Domus," thisjOfHce. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. C. A. Harris, Franklin Road. AN TED, showy and suitable Premises fora cutting meat trade near lulme'a, and on the same side.—W.K., Star office. WANTED to Sell, a first-class Trap Borse, quiet and staunch ; two first class Hacks : also, two Spring Traps and Harness.—Hedger and Co., Grey-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Mrs. Wm. Bell, Nugent-street, off Kyber Pass. . TO BARMEN.—Wanted, a good Bar man for the Poverty Bay District.—For address apply to C. La Roche, Painter, Kyber '; Pass. WASTED, a large Fireproof Safe.— Apply by letter, stating particulars, to ' Commercial," this office. WANTED, a Person qualified to Manage the Sports at Ellerslie on the 13th September.—Apply to Mr Graham, at Mi? Ewington's. - ' ANTED Known, Adelaide Red and 1 White Wine, in prime condition, 6d per tumber, at the Thames Hote',. Lower Queen street. ■ j WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant.—Mrs. Brearley, Butcher, Wake fleld-street. WANTED, a Shop Man accustomed to the Boot Trade.—Wm. Brownhill, 156, Queen-street. ANTED, a strong Lad j one used to the trade preferred.—R. Smith, Car penter, Upper Symonds-street. W ANTED to Sell, a first-class new Waggonette ; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, light aad heavy Spring Carts ; also a new Harvest Waggon.— A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory. WANTED Carters and others to Water their Horses at the Royal George Hotel, Newmarket.. W^ ANTED, a Saw Sharpener, also a number of Labourers, for Aratapu Mill. —Apply at once to Union Sash and Door Co. WANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any. other house in, town. A splendid lot of Ladies' and Chil«2ir©n'& Bnglish Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot* opposite J, and. J. Dickey's and City Hall*



WANTED, a smart WaJier.—Apply t E. Waters, Queen-street. '■ WANTED, an active wsman irh understands plain cooking;—Armv an Navy Hotel. WANTED to Sell, tlie Splendid Fiam Mddle. Charbonnet played upon at he concerts. To be seen at Webb's Music Saloon Wellesley-street. Also, many fine full ricl toned Pianos by Bord and Debain. N.B.- Second-hand Pianos and Harmoniums. WANTED, by a working man, a Bed .. room, with cooking and washing done Keply X, this office, staging particulars. WANTfeD, a kind person to adopt a Little Girl, an orphan.— For particulars apply by letter to BG, nt this office. WANTED, au active Youth to make himself useful in Pax and Billia> d room. H. Oram. Prince Arthur Hotel. W'ANTi'p, a Book-keeper, with some experience; must understand double enn-y.—Apply by letter only, giving i eferences and stating salary required, to Edward Lewis, Custom-house-street. 'ANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 S.or 15 to assist in house work.—Mrs. Cooper, corner of Pitt and Vincent-atreets. W" ANTED, Stonedressers to dress kerbs, 8 inch at, Is dd per foot, 12-inch at 2s per foot.—James Dempsey, Contractor. W ANTEDrVKitchenman and~Waiter for a Country Restaurant; good refer ences required —Apply Associated News and Advertising Bureau. W "ANTED, two steady Boarders in a private family.—Apply Mr. Fnlliam'es, 3roker, Hobson-street, near Governor Browne Hotel. W "ANTED, a smart active Youth about 15 as message boy.—Apply at once to J. Levy, Queen-street. A LADY from Sydney wants a situation -CiL as Barmaid: suburbs preferred.—Apply at Thomson's, Dyers. Shortland-street. TCTANTED, a General Servant, a good v v plain Cook, and one who can milk pre ferred. References required.—Mrs R. H. Stevenson, Shelly Beach Hoad, Ponsonby. W ANTED, a smart Youth. — Ipply to W. Flood, Auckland Club, Shortland street. ¥ST ANTED KNOWN, tnat O. «<)LDTe t V Is prepared to supply all kindti of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, DoorH, Mouldings. Broad Timher House :Blocks. Posts, Rails. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. ' &c, at the lowest market pricn. at hia Yards .Custom-house-streer. jT^ANTED Known, Frilling, Frill in o-r ~T T Wanted Ladies to buy myH Frilling: Brown Calico, at3W per yard ; Striped i-.tockinga at Is per pair; Silk Lace, id to Dl per yard usual price 9d to 2s 6d; Lace Neck-ties- Little Boys Hats, in straw and felt; Unen Huok Towels, 7d and lOd, usual price 9d and. la 3d each ; Ladies' Straw and Muslin Trimmed Hate, also Hat Trimmings; Ladies' Costumes in latest Paris fashions; Ladies' Underclothing very cheap; a specially good line in Ladies' Night dresses at 12s, worth 16s; White Feathers. Mto to 12* each, very good value; Linen-faced Rink Collars, id each, or 5d per box ; Turkey Red at 9d per yard; fclue Percale, suitable for trim ming Little Boys' Suite, atlOd per yard; Oirls Lisle Thread Gloves, from 5d per pair • Berlin Wool,from3dperdoz; Purses3dand4deach; Silk Lace, usual price Is 9d ncr yard, but now sold by me at 4d, 6d, and ?d yard. This is the cheapestline of good Silk Lace in Auckland. A job line in Ladies Cioth Dross Buttons at 6d per card of three dozen. Ladies Leather Belts, now corning into fashion, reduced from the usual price of 3s to Is. and Is 3d each. Hair Pins, Pa box. in quantities-of. one dozen and upwards: much less to those1 who'want to re-sell them again. Ladies Lace Falls,. 9d to 4s 3d > eat:h ; ÜBual price, Is 6d to'2s ea.! Nfew Du-jr-Prinee Arthur and Duke Co)lar-*at6d;per box; or 4s 6d per gross; sizes;-12;'15.' 15j;-and 16."left: These Collars are the best value in Auckland. Hand- some Puff Boxes at half-price; Violet Powder at London marked price;- new make Ladiea Dress Holders only 2d each. Other Goods too numerous to mention.—J. GREEN", three doors from Thompson's Grocery Store, U, Victoria street, Auckland. T^r A N T E D X n OWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONJtY ADVANCED in SUM of «2 to «50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly nßtalments, at L. H. NKUMrcGKN, Auckland Loan Office, 165. Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. For Sale. "jyOKTH SHORE, DEVONPORT. FOR SALE, 75 Building Allotment 8 Farms, from 7 to 165 acres 6 Houses, various sizes. Houses to Let, always on Hand. R. & R. DfJDER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS, Dkvonport Stoke. 1?< O R SALE OR LEASE, A Firat-rate Baking, Confectionery, and Biscuit Manufacturing Business, established 15 years, well-situated in a populous district, doing a large family trade. The premises are Freehold, consisting of a Large Shop, with commodious D wclling-house, Bakehouse, Store, Stables; Cart sheds attached. The Working Plant, Machinery, and Fittings are of the best description. Satis factory reasons are given for selling. For full particulars apply to J* M. & J. MOWBRAY, , Queen-street. "Hi^Oß SALE, the Lease and Good-wiiTof H. a Small Grocery Business in a leading thoroughfare.—Apply at this office. 4-* l P»PI —Nwvv Four-roomed House for sale JmJ-fJtJ. m Poneonby; fine view, good allotment. Weekly payments taken. — Chas. Williamson, Estate Agent' 3, Vulcan Lane. ITIRST-class Cottage (new), for Sale or to Let; also, Shop and Dwelling-house Gundry's Paddock. Easy terms.—C. William son, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. 4? 1 A^FARM'of "io~acres"^rf~Rich~Level *aWv. Land, all fenced in, 3 Paddockß, all m grass, 5-roomed Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty, &c, 28 miles South of Auckland.—S. Vaile Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. jff»O 10s PER AC KB.—Bo acres n>s¥clasß dW/W Land, 1J miles from Opotiki township..— S. JTaile, Land agent, Shortlaad-atreet. 4?JUK: —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First ow j-Ov. class Land, all fencedand 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. £290 —PRKTTY and well-flnißhed~Cottage o*u«\j. O f 5 roomß an a BCU Hery, tank, &c, with freehold corner allotment, 25 minutes walk from Post-office.-S. .Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortlanu-street. i?OKA -WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four w^wv. rooms and wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50x100, at Mount Kden.—S vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet -C ~B (\ to *1000 LKNT, on Building Society •w JLv principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vnl> can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. X?/tPl(fk —TO Market Gardeners—l 4 acres cwtrt/v/. at Ocehunga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass'.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. ■JTOTICE OF REMOVAL., Mrs Coster has REMOVED to Wellesley- Btreet East. Feathers cleaned and dyed on the shortest notice. Ladies Dress Caps and; all kinds of Millinery. "OOYAL OAK GOLD MINING COM XX) Pa NY (LIMITED). I hereby give notice that the Directors of this Company at a meeting of the Board held at the Company's office, this asth day of October, made a Call (the sixth), of Two Shillings and Sixpence per share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Secretary at the Company's office, Kapanga Chambers, Coromandel, on or before Saturday, the 23rd day of November, 1878. By order. W. HORNB. Secretary. Coromandel, 26th October, 1878. CONGRESS GOLD MINING COM <O PANY (LIMITED). A Call (the Second) of Threepence per Share, ! on the. Capital of the Company, haa been made this day by the Directors, payable at the Registered Office of the Company. No. 39, Insurance Buildings, on or before ihe 30th of November next. M. S. LEERS, Secretary. Auckland, October 29, 1878. ON SALE BYTHE UNDERSIGNED" Ex Fanemoth : 250 casks K.B. and S. Cement 10,000 Countess Slates 5,000 Stourbridge Fire Bricks 30 ton Gospel Oak Corrugated Ijoe, 6 to 9 feet 10 bales Woolpacks. POTT E R & C 0., Durham-street West. AATS! OATS! OATS! 50a bags PRIME TARTARIAN OATS Vm bags PRIME POTATOE OATS. : W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen-street, Auckland.



0 __ To Let. ~ -rriO LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on th< d i^h, Nfw North Road, with half-acre of grasi arfH C;i<. rent, lnoder?'teiPl a ood tenant.—Foi at this office. r T^^. a large Shop, with Dwelling '» ' af*i.a**% c' Poraej of WeUesley and Lome -1 streets.-^-Apply cm the premises to W. Crowther. HP 0 *1'?? for a term > or Sale, a com - Vi«uS ble Bight-roomed House in Seafield annlv' MtSS? 1!*?* b^ Peacock, to whom ' office. Shortl&u<i-street;, opposite the Post i B EfSS^^ J *' D evonport.-Excellent , Mays, Post-office sjjJ^J 635 a year.-OhveT • rr° ksxr i!^~^™m at s«ri>ey Hins • JaVge cow Bhldf cS Dl sood Dwelling-house, C6unty~Electionsi " mHE COUNTIES ACT, 1876," AND' JL "THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." i-A^Al, In accordance with the provisions of the said Acts, I, James Denis Kelly, Keturning Officer for the Whau Riding, County of Eden, do hereby give notice that the second Election will be held optheiSth-dayof November, 1878, atthe'PubJio Hail, Whau. for the return of one Qualified per son to the Office of-Councillor of the said Ridinsr. • And I hereby appoint Wednesday, the 6th day of November, 1878, as the day of Nomination, at the above Hall, at noon. o^°i mi Kaw? % p *ciT s ' by candidates, S B£" .with the Returning Officer, at the said Hall, before the hour of noon on the day of nomination. JAMES DENIS KELLY. . ~ , _ Returning Officer. Auckland, October 29,1878. ""«-««. " f^OUNTIES ACT, 1876," AND THE lokAC?,T B^ AT^ OF ELECT. NEWTON RIDING, EDEN COUNTY. I, Daniel Austin Tole, Returning Officer, here^' b7 f???!™ >t™ tfaat, in accordance with Section •?i «. i c, CoQlQties Act, 1876." an ELECTION Vnl^K '^cc on Wednesday, the 13th day of November, 1878, of two persons ta the office of rS^°fnd f°T r *Ehev Newton Hiding, JBden oounty, and I hereby, appoint noon of Wed nesaay, the 6th day of November, 1878, as the time, and the Ponsonby Hall, Ponsonby, as the place for the Nomination of Candidates D. A. TOLE, • Aueklan^OctobergS.WS^^^ o^^ " mHE COUNTIES ACT' 1876," A.ND ELlcTlO^ic^i^ 13^ °F "^ EDKN COUNTYi GRAFTON RIDING. I, Thomas Joseph Waters, Returning Officer, s^H3^ 6J°^l "^ in- accordance with Section 64 : of "The Counties Act, 1876," an Election will take place on Wednesday, the 13th m y of November, 1878, of one person to the office of Councillor for the Graf ton Riding, Eden £. ou?Hr£ a114. 1 hereby appoint noon of Tuesday, +£ sta day of; November, 1878, as the time, and the Public School House, East Newton, as the place for the nomination of Candidates THOMAS J. WATERS, Auckland, October 28.1878 RetUrning °ffICCT- COUNTY COUNCIL. TO THE ELECTORS OF TAKAPUNA RIDING. fIwSS'SSU" wT I*^ *? Z ffeF myself as a Can didate at the Election of Councillors on the 13th November, and, if elected, will honestly do all in my power for the welfare of the district I? iil?:i I am, Gentlemen, ■ ~" ' ¥ours truly, RUBT. M. STARK; Tenders. QITY OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR FORMATION AND DRAINAGE WORKS. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 30tfi instant, for Drainage and Formation Works in Wellesley street (between Elliott and Hobion-streets), in terms of specification, plans, and conditions at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above rr o, M - pi,A- PHJMPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, October 17,1878. fUTY OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR FORMATION AND PRAINAGE WORKS. The City Council' will receive Tenders until 2.30 P.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 30th inst., for Drainage and Formation Works in Nelson street (between Cook and William-streets) in Wellington-street (between Hobson and Union streets), and in Upper Union-street (between Wellington and Nelson-streets), in terms of specifications, plans, and conditions at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any- tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. _ ~ RA. PHILDPS. Town Clerk. TownClerk'siOffice, October 17,1878. mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. i.x.T^ ers are required up to noon of TUBBD A.V the sth of November, for the Erection of a"rick Plans. &c, may be seen at my office, and duplicate drawings and specifications will be deposited at the office of H. Allright, Engineer, Queen-street. Auckland, on and after the 20th THOMAS H. WHITE, Hamilton. October 11; 1878. rji o v ltilders. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, 2nd November, for the Erection and Completion of three Dwelling houses in Grey-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, . . Architect. rjlO BUILDERS. ™ T? nd£ rs l be received until noon of THURS gS^fiSSSo^iSS^of a Villa Plans. See, at my office.Stichbury's P ildings. EDWARD BARTLkiT, Architect. "' gT. RAPHAEL WINE. Strengthening and Digestive. This Wine is an invigorating tonic, very pleasant to take, and more efficacious for convalescents and debilita ted nersons than iron or quinine. It is a sove reign remedy ia cases of gastric debility chlarosis, and anemia. St. Ranhael to be ob- SSSnSEmr! tM Thißtle Hotbl Bottle r|T R V T H E DUNEDIN^BEER, MARSHALL AND COPELAND'S. JUST LANDED PiBK s.B- 'Hero,' A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COLONIAL WINE, viz. ;— Greenache, Red Hock, White Madiera Shiraz Oawarra Tokay FOR SALE, by the Case, CHEAP, for Family use, at the OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. OVAL MAIL HOTEL Restaurant.— J. Codling again thanks the Gentlemen of Auckland far their patronage, and hopes for a continuance of their favours. First-class Table



Meetings. PITT-STftEET WESLEYAU CHURCH. AIfKIVEBSABI SOIBEE. TEA in School-room at 6.30. PUBLIC MEETING in Church at 7,30. ALDERMAN McARTHUR, M.P., will preside. Choir—| I will sins? of Thy Power" (Sullivan) Choirs" Ye shall dwell in the Land" (Stainer) Address-" The Unity ofthe Faith"-Rev D¥. Runciroan " Choir—" He was despised" (Handel) Address—'* Christianity "—Re? D. Dutton« Organ Solo—Organist Address—Hey G. Bond. Choir—" The Lord gave the Word"'(Handel); Tickets, Is 6d, maybe obtained IromMfessrsl Edson, and McMaater, Qneen-sfcreefr; French. Sobaon-street; Warren. Newton; and others^. ■ Collection towards cost of recent improvements I. Om __ **• T» , All members of "Young American1' Lodge"' ! ?£? to attend the MeetiDg To-mobrW J. LYE, W.C.T. QITY OF AU CXL AND. Entjowmekt' Loan Debentures. Th'eCity Council'will receive Tenders, until" bw&?* o£^H N? BDil-V-the 30th instant, for " KSLa ra wm berecei™^ *»,?^ 9. ouncil do not bind themselves to accept tfie highest or any tenders v Full particularaupon application. ~ „, ~ pA; PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ■ Town Clerk's Office, October 17,1878. '50 000 YARDS O F i DRESS MATERIALS s& T O BE SO LD CHEAP. 10,OOG YARDS OF PLAIN LUSTRES ssr TO BE SOLD CHEAP. » .ATKINS Invites Inspection [of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. The Stock this Season, is an immense one, of thr greatest variety, and the prices the lowest \H txi6 City. * H.A. has also just received ex 'Lebu'to hia 2 WrVS rder> a YeT V Large' Stock of BLACK fe.lx.Kb, same as always kept in Stock. These can be specially recommended. They always ??S-r?ivo £reafc satisfaction. Also, COLOURED SILKS-asplendid assortment in all the new Colors. Also, JU&T OPENED, A Complete Stock of Long Curtains, Quilta, Table Linen, Sheetings, Blankets? Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT (A Very Heavy Stock). SPLENDID VALUE of New Suits. Coats I Trowsers and Vests, Trowsers,- &c. SPECIAL LINES in Galatea and Paget Coats. in Blue and Black Clbth, Worsted Coatings, Diagonal Tweed, &c, &c, &c. The STOCK of Boy's and; Youth's Clothing ig very large this Season, aad of good value. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE COLONY. Tailors Supplied at Wholesale Prices. GOOD TWEED for Boy's; Wear, from Is lid per yard. . H. ATKINS. A UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE X3l. STEAMFERRY.COMPANY (Limited). An Interim Dividend at 6 per cent, has this day been declared on the Paid-up capital in the ? «ye Company, payable at the Company's Office, Queen-street Wharf,, on and after the Ist November. By order of the Directors. H. W. HEATH. Auckland, October 24,1878. Manager. Qn^°o B;~T TITn f& r KeSister will te closed from 30th October till November 1, at noon. A UCKLAJMD AGRICULTURAL AND ±5L PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW. To be held on ' The Association Show Grounds, Ellebslie, 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? 'For list of awards and further particulars apply to the Secretary, Mr. W. Pehoival,' Durham-street. A UCKLAWJD GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton. a the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. doUle Kufk^al.* 0 6° bPßhel9' OT ab°U A MARRIED Lady, accustomed to tuition, who has. a small select class for young ladies, is desirous of obtaining three of four additional pupils for advanced branches of education.—Address, Aljuha, Box 90, Post Office npWO Furnished' JbJedrooma^ with or ,-*- _ without board, at Mrs. Robertson's, Graf ton Road, near the Store. LOST, yesterday, in or near Queen-street, a Bloodstone out of a Ring.—Finder will be rewarded by applying at this office. I BEG TO STATE that the Adam McCamish whose name appeared in Satur day's Star as being unable to meet his liabilities IS NOT Adam McCamish, Carpenter; and to prevent further mistakes, I shall for the future spell my name ADAM McKEMISH.. Auckland, 29th October, 1878. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ENGINEER FOR GRAVING POCK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 26th October, ~WB.. Applications will be received at this office until luesday, the sth iproximo, at. noon, for the appointment of Engineer for the Graving Dock. Applications to be endorsed, " Application ' for Engineer for Dock." J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. T\ E: N T I ft T R Y| MR. F. LA ST, SURGEON DENTIST, Weilesley-street A complete set of Artificial Teeth for- £5 j Single Tooth, from ss; Teeth Stopped from. 2s 6d. to 10s. Teeth extracted, scaled,, and regulated. J^ O T I c E. F. JEUNE & CO. Beg to inform the La'lies and Genilemea of Auckland that on TUESDAY NEXT t£» 9qm> October, they will OPEN a NEWBUTCHKRV at ac Excelsior Hall, Pitt anYEasSKefcf Newton, and hope to receive a fair share V» patronage, and that all old friendTwmrlllv .around, and loving husband leWthelrVaere in the morning as they go to \york~and thS who cannot find time Vdo■ sowSet&SS orders to their- children as, they pasito the Newton East School. AU such oXra will bl attended to with civility and Punctaah^riS Lady or Gentleman who could not comply with Jt% rrove'& ove '™ and sendiag a note to KJbSi and Co., wiM receive their firompt attention. IJN XilJ£ JSSTATK OJb' TtfE LATE. WILLIAM POTTER, OF EPSOM. All Claims against the above Estate must be ??S*\r° tne. un<iei-9ignedlon or before Monday. 11th November proximo,, otherwise they wilfnofc be recognised. .. — .. "" W. J, CAWKWBLL7 .- YuloanLajiQ»