classes have them. I had four boys, from 6 to 13 attending t'i«fcf>nhool, and they sever had suoh books give* ihjsm; and I challenge Mr Haseldon to prore tho oontra'y. I rind th.tt one had a Jittle gram war. I am informed that but two pupils have books on those subjects, namely tho two in the first cla-s. Sir the readers of the Star taking an interest in the'prteent working of the ftducation Act will tffobably have seeu these statements in the ** Weekly New« "— two by the. correspondent or, that |p*per, and one by me. My reply to the second charge waa refu»e<i publication, exceut as an advertisement. I r.o n send you a copy :— '• To the Editor of the " Weekly News.'—Sir,— You will doubtless remember t!«t your own correspondent eatd in his first com n un;cation on the Arai public school, that there iras no book on grammar or geography in that school. I replied that certain books on these subjects had been in use five years. Our own correspondent says " That I emphatically contradict," and then stultifl** himself by saying he is informed that there ai-i two oooies. If he had made any inquiries of ny, orof. the parents, he would have found that fifteen copies of each, at the least, had been supplied to the Bcholurs, viz., Browns 2 Eyre 1, rarrand 1. Jennings 2, J.ogues 2, Pen man 1, Percy 1, Hioes 2, Shannons 3. Our own "orresDondpnt aIBO sajs that he had four boys in the school, from 6 to 15 years, and feat they nev«r had any such books given them, and " I challenge Mr Haselden to prove the contrary"—when, all at once,hennas that one of hia boys has a, "little' grammar (ltlS Allon and Cbnnell's); he has had it two years, and his watchful and anxious father never found it out. Can anybody beiievehim? The boy has not a geog.aphy for this, an* other reasons : The •xceflent rules and regulations published for tho guidance of teachers, say in two pluces : " The children should uot bfi allowed to use text books on sreogr*phy till they have made con siderable progress In the subject, by the help ot maps aud otherwise." Tho boys of O. O. Con have Hot reached the sfes-ndard. Indeed, how could they? In 1877 the school was open 166 days The eldeut boy came 50 times ; the second 88 times ; and the third 68 times. During that time I gave 68 lessons, or&lly on each subiect— grammav and geography—the boys were present at grammar 26 times: at geography, 20 times ; and during the present year they have been equally irregular. Here is a simple matter or fact -which a little inquiry would have settled.— I am, &c., Charles Hasplden.

PARLIAMENTARY

FROM OUR SPEC I A LREPORTE

(BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE).

WELLINGTON, this day

SATURDAY'S SITTING.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

In the Legislative Council a number of bills were advanced. A conference with the Lower House on disagreements over the Disqualification Bill and Electoral Bill was appointed. BAY OF ISLANDS ELECTION. In the House of "Representatives Mr Sheehan said it was the intention of the ! Government to appoint a Commission during the recess to inquire into the Bay of Islands electoral roll business. KAIL WAY MATTERS. Mr Pyke said there were 3,000 free rail way passes in use, and asked what the Government were going to do about them. Mr Macaudrew said all would be recalled at the end of the year, and only such issued as were deemed necessary. In reply to Mr O'Korke's question, whether the Government will try the experi ment of running morning and evening working-men's trains between Auckland and Onehunga for a period of six months, Mr Macandrew said he had not had time to consult the Commissioner of Kailways. His (Mr Macandrew's) disposition was to grant the request, and, in all probability, it would be done. OTHER QUESTIONS. In reply to questions (1) by Mr Hamlin, Mr Sheehan said the Government would consider the question of giving land to the late Auckland Defonce Force. (2). To Mr Borton, that the Government will give effect to the decision of the Native Affairs Committee, on the petition of John Tapi Patuke. (3). That the Government will bring forward a bill to amend the Fine Arts Copyright Bill next session. (4). Relative to public domains, Mr Stout said the Gov ernment would place those in the vicinity of of towns under the local bodies. This year £3,000 would be voted for maintenance, but afterwards grants would be discontinued. BROOMHALL CONTRACT. The question of validating the contract entered intoby the Waste Lands Board with Mr Broomhall for the sale of Arolia block came up under the Special Powers Bill. The bill empowered the Government to get rid of the Broomhall contract by paying £3,500. At a subsequent stage of the proceedings Mx Fox, i eferring to the statement in the " New Zealander," that he was mixed up with the " Broomhall swindle," denounced the attack as'mean, cowardly, and contemp tible. For years, when in wllice, he held the strings of the whole native lauds adminis tration in his hands, and was afterwards Waste Lands Commissioner, during which time he could have made millions of money, yet he never purchased a single acre ot land, Heconld explain his share in the Broomhall contract. It was his good fortune to know a member of Parliament in England who was a leader in the temperance cause, and through him he became acquaiuted with Mr Broomhall, who informed him that on behalf of a number of gentlemen who were inter ested in New Zealand, and had invested in our bonds, he desired to establish a special settlement in the colony. He (Mr Fox) em phatically refused to give any advice on the subject, unless it weredistinctly understood that ho was to have no part in the transac tion. Afterwards be saw Mr Benjamin Whitwcrth, who might have been the means of introducing into the country an almost un limited amount of capital. Whitworth and Co. employed4o,ooolabourers, and paidfour millions a-year in wages. He was struck with the advantage of connecting such a firm with New Zealand. He traced negotiations between Mr Broomhall, Sir J. Vogel, and the Waste Lands Board of Auckland. Mr Broomhall, when he got home, was prepared to pay down £26,000 foi the land, if the Board had been ready to hand over the land. There could be no question about the native title, because the Board let Mr Broomhall to understand that the title was extinguished. When the colony desired to get out of its bargains, Mr Broomhall did not come down upon the colony with an exorbitant claim, but accepted a sum which merely paid his expenses. The colony, by breaking faith with Mr Broomhall, lost great skill ;>nd thousands of pounds. Mr Barff suggested that Mr Fox would have saved the time of the House by putting bis speech iv the "Kangitikei Advocate."

Mr Sheehan said Mr Broomhall's settlers always appeared like Mrs Harris. He would say, "There were never no sich persons." Mr Broomhall had always talked of bringing out settlers, but when the land was ready for him, he went home and endeavoured to float a company in order to make a profit. He read Mr Mackay's report of July 21, 1877. Mr Mackay stated that at the outset he had informed Mr Broomhall that the title was not extinguished, and that he had better keep his intention secret, but instead of this Mr Broomhall went to Auckland and made an offer to the Waste Lands Board. He was himself to blame if his negotiations had failed. When he (Mr Sheehan) looked into the affair, he found that the Crown had not extinguished the native title. Mr Fox had stated there were people born in the country who understood nothing of affairs in the old country, but he (Mr Sheehan), when Mr Vesey Stewart's settlement hung in the balance went to the spot, and succeeded in clearing away difficulties which might otherwise have produced failure. He had also gone to Te Aroha, and smoothed the way, in ■order to enable Mr Broomhall to obtain his land. Hoani Nahe had acted rightly in •defending his rights. Mr Broomhall was a, mere speculator, who knew that land would be worth double the money in a year, and, as a matter of fact, £2 per acre could be got for the laud. No doubt when Mr Broom hall left the room with an offer of £3,500 to forego his bargain, he smaled all over his face. The Thames Valley would have been settled by miners, who had been years

savin? money for that very purpose, and that very block was promised to the Thames \ people by Sir Donald McLean. He believed the people of Auckland would survive the ' great calamity of losing Broomhall as a special setMer.fggThe discussion then dropped. REPORTS ON PETITIONS. The Petitions Committee reported on the following petitions: Petition of Robert Reyburn and 454 settlers of Marsden, praying for the early construction of the line of railway from Whangarei to Kama—Referred to the Government for favourable consideration. Petition of Mr Farnall, asking remunera tion for services as Emigration Agent. in Ireland for Auckland.—The Committee recommended that the petitioner receive six months' salary at the rate of £550 per annum. Petition from Michael Sheehay, for com pensation.—The Committee considered that they could not recommend it for favourable consideration. ! Petition from J. McDermott, praying compensation for a wound received duriag the firing of a salute in the barracks.— Recommended that the cost of medical attendance be refunded. Petition of E. Fitzpatrick, Ngaruawahia, praying for a new rating system in his district.—Referred to the Government for consideration. Petition of George Tait, for injuries received on the serving of a summons.—No recommendation. Petition from Archibald Cochrane, asking leave to exercise a Volunteer remission certificate of the value of £40.—Recom mended that he should be allowed to exer cise the certificate. Petition from Samuel Fallon, praying inquiry re his having been deprived of a cottage and acre of land to which he was entitled as an enrolled pensioner.—lnquiry recommended. » Petition from J. S. Craig, praying com pensation for loss sustained by him in drawing attention to irregularities in the Waikato Engineer Militia.—Recommended that the same consideration as in the case of Messrs Barlow and Small be allowed the petitioner. Petition of James Smith and other mem bers of the Thames Scottish Lifle Corps, re Volunteer certificate, was favourably recom mended. Petition of Auckland shipbuilders, and shipowners, praying for a new system of levying light dues and pilotage fees.—Re commended to the consideration of the Gov ernment. Petition from A. C. Cleary, praying com pensation for a wound from a rifle shot received while in the employ ot the Govern ment. Committee could not recommend the petition favourably. Petition of Messrs Cousins and Atkins, coachbuilders, praying a deduction of duties on carriage building materials. Recom mended to the {Government for favourable consideration. Petition of Thomas Barnably, praying for compensation re alleged non-fulfilment of timber contract by the District Engineer. Committee declined to recommend the petition for favourable consideration. Petition from C. H. Edwards, praying compensation for loss sustained through the native war. Committee declined to recom mend. Petition from Rebert Gordon and William Mears, praying compensation for loss sus tained through being reinstated in their rank in the Thames Rifle Rangers, from which they had been unjustly deprived. The Committee declined.to make any recom mendation. Petitiou'from the Licensed Victuallers of Auckland and Parnell, re burning of lights in front of public houses. Referred to the Government for consideration. Petition from Henry Hardington, praying compensation for services rendered in pre venting the natives from kiilinga man named Huntley and his family. The Committee made no recommendation. Petition fromgJohn Shearer, praying re dress for illegal imprisonment. Recom mended to the Government for inquiry, and relief if considered proper. Petition from A. Cox and others in the Waikato re the late sheep scab case, Auck land Inspector v. Thos. Jolly. The Com mittee recommended further inquiry. ELECTORAL BILL. The managers appointed to draw up are port embodying the points of disagreement from the amendments of the Legislative Council on the Electoral Bill reported :— That the leasehold franchise was not neces sary. Miners' rights entitled them to regis tration on County rolls, and therefore there was no reason debarring them in the bill. Ever since the passing of the Constitution Act the Maoris were entitled to enjoy equal privileges with Europeans, and had done nothing to deserve deprivation, and therefore the Legislature could not take away the ir privileges. The bill passed through the Mouse. OTHER BILLS. The Government Native Lands Purchase Bill passed with amendments. Progress was also made with the Native Land Suits and various other bills. The House adjourned at 9.30 till Monday. CONFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO HOUSES. The managers of the two Houses met at half-past twelve to-day, to confer on amend ments by the Council on the Electoral JtJill. All the managers were present on behalf of the Government, and made ptoposals :— First.—That the dual Maori vote should be in operation only until next election. Second.—That the Maori qualification be on Crown grant only. The managers of the Upper House rejected the com promise, and insisted on the excision of that part of clause eighteen which was pro posed to confer dual Maori votes. The con ference adjourned without coming to any agreement, and the result will be reported to the House at 2.30 to-day. In the confer ence on the Disqualification Bill, the mana gers appointed by the Upper House insisted on the disqualification of newspaper proprietors being members of the House, other than shareholders. The managers of the Upper House offered to give way on Jevery other amend* ment in the Electoral Bill except the Maori dual vote in clause eighteen, and insisted upon the bill passing in the form in which it was originally introduced in the House. Mr Stout ad mitted that the object of the bill was to place Maoris on the Troll for the next elections. The Council has the power of proposing fresh managers, and Colonel Whitmore will probably this afternoon pro pose that course. THAMES HIGH SCHOOL. Mr Rowe has secured a promise from the Committee of the Council on the Thames High School Bill, . that 10,000 acres be granted as an endowment, and placei under local trustees. The committee objected to the granting of power to borrow on prospec tive endowments. The land to be appropriated for the Thames High School is part of the Broom hall land. ,-, v^tfs^

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before E. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) Dednkenness. — Henry Collins and John Kenny were punished for drunkenness. A KoGuß.—Minnie Burke, a lady of small stature, was charged with being a rogue and vagabond, and. having no lawful visible nieans of support, and having been previously con victed as an idle and disorderly person.— Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Constable Abrams deposed that he was requested to proceed to Cross-street yesterday morning, and he found the prisoner in an empty house there. She had broken two doors a pane of glass. She lived'by prostitution.—Sergeant Clarke deposed that the prisoner was a. prostitute, and had occasioned the police a great deal of trouble.—Prisoner said she had been working for t'>e last fortnight,— Dttective Jeffrey deposed that he had known the "pritjoner as a prostitute for some years past.—Miss Harriet Herbert deposed that she resided with her brother in ICast-street. The house in which the prisoner was found belonged to >her father, and she had charge of it. The prisoner had no businesa there whatever.—The same prisoner was also charged with wilfully and maliciously damaging two doors, to the extent of ss, and with breaking one pane of glass, value ss, the property of Alfred Herbert.— Prisoner pleaded not guilty to this charge.— Miss Herbert gave evidence similar to that in

he last caae. The prisoner waa fa the house when she went over yesterday morning.—Con stable Abrams deposed to finding the prisoner atthehouee. She said she knew nothing of it. —His Worship sentenced the prisoner to three months' imprisonment with hard labour for the first offence, and fined her 10s and costs or 14 days' imprisonment for the seoond. Larcwny. — Tommy, a Sonth Sea Islander, was charged with the larceny of five shirts' value rSi2a6d, the property of Nathan Gold wnter.—lt was stated that, the prisoner was from ; ew Hebrides. — Prisoner, through Mr G. E. Holland, interpreter, pleaded guilty Sentenced to one mouth'n imprisonment with hard In bour.

Par>;ntaiJjTNeglect.—l^evlnia Full, a girl about * years of age, was charged with being a neglw'od child within the meaning of the Act —Mr .Sub-InspeciorPardy stated that the father of the child, who was generally away from home, wished to get her into the Industrial Schoi.J. Her stepmother had no control over her, a.'id she ran wild about ttw streets. The child »7ns ooniniitted to the Industrial School for three yea-i-s, to be brought up in the faith of the Church, of Kngland. Failing to Support.—A case of failing to pay for th" support of his son in the Industrial School against Daniel Donughy w*s adjourned for a week.

Larceny.—A case of laroeny aaainst Patrick Doyle was adiourned till Friday next. A neighbourly Bbhiezk. — Ann Rradfield was charged with usin^ threatening la.nguu.go towards Maria Hayes -Mr Madden appeared for defendant (in the place of Mr Laisbley) and pleaded not guilty. Maria Hayes, of Abet cr>'mbie-street, deposed that she was getting breakfast on Thursday morning, when she heard a knocking in her shop. Mrs Bradfield was standing in the Bhop when witness opened the ■ door. Defendant first called witness a bad, low woman, and witness did not like it. She wan shocked, tuvi ordered tho defendant out. Mrs Kradflcld returned afterwards, and used a great deal of bad language.— MS Jttne Hamilton, of Abercrombie-Btreet, knew nothing of the matter beyond having seen Mrs Hayes shut the door, and Mrs Bradflald tap the window with a piece of paper which she had in her hand.—Cha.s. Hayes, a lad of eleven years, son of the qoinplftinaut, deposed that he was in the yam with hia brother, when defendant came into the yard; said they were mocking her, and called them bastards.—Mr Madden drew the attention of the Bench to the fact that the charge was on of threatening a"d not abusive language. The threats were also stated to have Heeu made in the evening.—Michael King, labourer and rent collector, was present on the evening in question,p.ud neard Mrs Brarifield call Mrs Hayes a. nasty thing, and a nasty cat, but ahemide use of no threats. .Mrs Hayes threw two buckets of cold, water over Mrs Brad field.— The husband of the complainant cross-examined the witness, and elicited the fact that these occunenoes took place on Wednesday, and not on Thursday, as named in tho nummons.— Defendant was called, and deposed that on Wednesday morning she wes passing the com plainant's house when she put her finger to her nose. Witness did nor. threaten her beyond stating that she would bring her befoi-e the justice if she did not mind her own business.— Klisabeth Baker remembered Thursday last. She heard no language on Thursday last, and had there b«en any she muet have heai d it. She saw the affair on Wednesday, and saw Mra Hayes throw the water on Mrs Bradfleld. She heard no foul language used by tho defendant.— Annie Acklaud gave corrobor&tive evidence.— His Worship having heard the evidence, dismissed the case, with the usual costs, £1 7s 6d, which were to be paid by the complainant.—Mrs Hayes loudly declared in tones of iniured innocence that she would go to prison before she would pay it.

This conclucod the business,

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before F. D. Fenton Esq., District Judge.) Jackson v. Cook.—Claim £55 19s 7d, balance of accouut.—Mr Laishley for plain tiff, and Mr Tyler for defendant.—The par ticulars of this action have already appeared. It was arranged between the parties, Lindsay Jackson and Charles Edward Cook, that the matter should be referred to arbi tration. The awaid was now brought up, and judgment was given for plaintiff for £]1 15s I<l, the amount of the award, with Court costs £5 Is ; costs of arbitration to be divided, £1 lls 6<l each.

Alfred Buckland v. Isaac Walters.—Claim £21 17s 7d, balance of rent.—-Mr A. Whita ker for plaintiff.—Adjourned until next Court day.

Branston and Forster v. Wrn. H. Pearce. —Claim £53 19s fid.—Mr George for plain tiffs, and Mr O'Neill for defendant, represented by Mr A. Whitaker.— Francis Forster, one of the plaintiffs, deposed that he was a coppersmith and plumber (Branston and Forster.) In May last he was instructed by Mr Pearce to supply material and do certain work at his hotel at Hamilton, according to bill of particulars, and the charges were fair and reasonable, and amounted to £109 19s 6d, on account of which he hnd received £56 ; leaving the balance, which formed the present claim. Mr Pearce had never com plained either of the charges oi the manner in which the work was done. He wrote to Mr Pearce for a cheque for the balance, when he began to complain for the first time.— To Mr Whitaker : He was at Hamilton, looking over the Bank of New Zealand, when Mr Pearce spoke to him about a cesspit, and the fitting up a bath in the hotel. He was about a job at the same time for Mr Whitson at Ngarauwahia, did not charge too much for railway fare ; he and defendant had been great friends ; did not say he would put up the bath for the mere costs of labour and material, as he was working for Mr Whitson he only charged back fare to Mr Pearce ; did not impose the full faros upon Mr Pearce.—Mr Whitaker said he wan rather particular in this matter, as the railway charges seemed rather large.—The nuiner ousitems charged were then.gone through.— Win, George Pavitt, in the employ of Branston and Forster, as foreman, had 30 years' experience in England and Auckland, and understood the business thoroughly, gave evidence that the wonc was satisfac torily done, and that Mr Pearce seemed to approve of the same.—William Henry Pearce, hotelkeeper, of Hamilton, deposed that Mr Forstei was at his place in May. He said he was doing a job for Whitson and Co. Message, the contractor, asked Mr Forster to look at his work at the bank. It was on a Sunday morning, and he accom panied them. On looking at the bath, Mr Forster said this is what you want in your place to complete the hotel. Witness said it would be too expensive ; he could not spare the money.. Mr Forster said, "You need not have such an expensive one. I don't want to make anything out of you. from Witness said he could not employ him Auckland, when they had a plumber in the place. Mr Forster said he would do it for nothing, rather than any one else should do it, as they were friends. Witness told him he did not wish him to work for nothing, but only for what was fair between man and man. He did not state the exact cost, but said he would get Mespage, who did the work at the bank, to give him the dimensions, and he would prepare the work in Auckland; and, as his men were working for Mr Whitson, the expense of travelling would be of no consequence. He (Mr Pearce) came into town after receiving, the bill, which was more than £100. He told Mr Forster on undertaking the job that he could only afford £60. He offered £80 for a clear receipt; paid £46 and a contra account which he had against Branston and Forster made it £So.— Thomas Henry White, architect and surveyor, Hamilton, looked over the work at the request of defendant. He measured and examined it clesely and carefully, and, allowing for all contingencies, he considered £65 98 Sd ample payment. He had 20 years' experience in such matters. Some of the work was done well, but the suction pipe of the pump was inferior.—William Craig, plumber, of Hamilton, had also made an estimate of the work, and repaired the damaged pipe. He valued the work at £62 10s with the exception of carting, &c. He would have done the work for £55. Had made every allowance. He had 18 years' experience.— This was the evidence. —Council having addressed the Court, His Honor gave judgment for plaintiff, £20 Is 2d, over the money paid ; costs £5 Is.

XV ENJiWG- STAR. MONDAY. OCTOBER 28



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TKTANTED KNOWN, Mr. Dampier's 'ONDERFUL FRESH BARGAINS. « vnf v?^ rtl- cula21l f, 00,?— w- H- Dampier, cor ner ofVlct prig and Hobson-atreet. ¥ftTANTED, for Hotel at Kawakawa, , ? ay ? f lßland3> a Married Couple to do WANTED, a respectable Girl.—Apply Mrs. Jas. Goldie, Karnngahape Road. W' ANTED, a Man to plough and make > n * xr {"""elf generally useful—Apply Hunter and Nolan'n Sale-yards, Durham-street to morrow morning before 1 o'clock. ' T\/"ANTED to Rent, a Cottage of 4 or 5 street. TSS*' wltflJn easy distance of Queen- Xt^thffofflc^* 1"8 <™ and looality ' WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mra. q A. Harris. Franklin Road. W rANTED, a good Carpenter.—Apply Mr. H. Pitts, Devonport. yyy \\T ANTED, a respectable Girl about p w,-io«ls£ r !8 accustomed to children.—Mrs OJVViison, Boarding House; Durham-street. \\T ANTED, showy and suitable TTnlrrWc, Pre,mißes *|" r a cutting meat trade near Hulmes, and on the same side W.E., Stab TA/ANTED to Sell, a first-class Trap Borse, quiet and staunch ; two first class Hacks ; also, Wo Spring Traps and Harneßs.-Hedger and Co., Grey-atroet. T^ANTED, two or three smart Boys.— _L 7 G. Gledhill, Welles'ey-street. VJtT ANTED, a smart active Youth about Leg,jjggjgSS" e **-*** at o«e J- W "ANTED, two Joiners on the new steamer in Mechaaicß' Bay. W' AN TED, a Nurse Girl.—Mrs. Wm Ben^ugent-street, off gyber Pabs. mO BARMEN.-Wanted, a good Bar ,« man for the Poverty Bay District.—T^or *<3d esa apply to C. L* Roche, Painter, Kyber W "ANTED Known, Adelaide Red and White Wine, in prime condition. 6d per tumber, at the Thames Hotel, Lower Queen street. • WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply at Mrs. C. Wilson's Boarding-house, Durham-street. WAN TED, a respectable General Ser vant.—Mrs. Broarley, Butcher, Wake field-street. W "ANTED, a Shop Man accustomed to tho Boot Trade.—Wm. Brownhill, 156, Queen-street. WANTED, Ladies to know that orders for making Limerick Lace can be left at E. Henry's Registry. Shortland-street. WANTED, Fresh Tenders for the erection of House and Shop at One hunga. No eligible tender having been re ceived, the time is extended to i o'clock on Monday, 4th November.—J. D. Jackson, One hunga. W~ANTED, a Man to milk, attend to vegetable garden, and make himself generally useful.—Apply at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning to William Rattray, Mount St. John. \aTANTED, Married Couple for the V V Waikato; husband milk, fee, wife cook and washiDg. ANTED to Sell, a first-class new Waggonette; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, Hunt aad heavy Spring Carta ; also a new Harvest Waggon. —A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory. WANTED, Ladies to know that Orders for making LimericK Lace can ba left at B. Henry'a RegieHry. Shortland-street. Qj) WANTED, two respectable Servant Girls—T. Powell, Blue Post Dining Roomg, Lower Queen-»treeL ANTED Carters and others to Water their Horses at the Royal George Hotel. Newmarket. ANTED, a strong Lad ; one used to the trade preferred.—R. Smith, Car penter, Upper Symonds-street. ANTED, a Saw Sharpener, also a number of Labourers, for Aratapu Mill. —Apply at once to Union Saeh and Door Co. ANTED, two Good Carters accus tomed to the city.—Apply immediately G. Wilson, Nelson-street. WANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to aupply all kinds of Colonial Boote and Shoce cheaper and better than any other house in fcowiu A Bplendid lot of Indies' and Children's English Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey'B and City Hall. WANTED, a, General Servant, a good plain Oook, and one who oan milk pre ferred. References ■eoulred.—Mrs R. H. Stevenson, Snelly Beach wood, Ponsonby. AJNTED, a smart Youth.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club, Shortland strecfei WANTED, a Bedroom (furnished) by a middle-aged man; terms must be moderate.—Address F. 8., this office. ANTED KNOWN. — The Trousers we arc Making to Measure for a Guinea are superior to anything in the province.—l. Phillips, Tailor. Quenn-str»e». ANTED, the Ladies and Gentlemen to come and see my wonderful bargains in Straw and Felt Hats,. Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, Frilling, and General Drapery, Ladies and Gentlemen's Cheap Boots and Shoes of every description made on the premises. My Ladies' 6a 6d SDring-side Boots are going fast.— J. Simpson's Cheap Drapery, Boot and Shoe Warehouse, corner of Victoria and Albert streets. i>WTJBD KNOWN, tnatD. GGLDIE la pzeparod to supply all kinds of Tim ber anil other Huildlng Materials, Including Sa«k«s, Do»r», Mouldingi, Broad Timber, House Block», Po»ta, Rails. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, .Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest markot price, at his Yards, Custom-houße-Btreei;. A MARRIED Lady, accustomed to tuition, who has a small select clas3 for young ladies, is desirous of obtaining three of four additional pupils for advanced branches of education.—Address, Alpha. Box 90, Post Office T£f~O TICE OF REMOVAL. Mrs Coster has REMOVED to Wellesley street East. Feathers cleaned and dyed on the shortest notice. Ladies Dress Caps and all kinda of Millinery. O/fl REWARD will be paid to anyone who 50tc will give Buch information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who are continually removing the Panels of Fence round my Dairy-yard, corner of Nelson and Berasford-atroets.—Mrs. Jknniwgs. ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, on Saturday, a small Purso containing money.—Tinder fill receive the above reward on returning same to Mr, T. Searle, Bootmaker, Queen-street; FOUND, a pair of new Boots in Conquest Place Road. Owner can get them at S. Stephen's Native School on paying for this advertisement. ANK OF N.EW SOUTH WALES Established 1817. Paid-up Capital £1,000,000 Reserve Fund .. _ - 450,000 This Bank is prepared to make special arrangements for Deposita lodged for fixed periods, and to transact all other Banking Business on terms to bo ascertained on appli cation. Auckland Branch T Manager PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH. Anniversary Soiree. TEA in School-room at 6.30. PUBLIC MEETING in Church at 7.30. Programme. Choir—'' I will sing of Thy Power" (Sullivan) Choir—" Ye shall dwell in the Land" (Stainer) Address—"The Unity of the Faith"—Rev D. W. Runciman Choir —" He was despised" (Handel) Address—" Christianity "—Rev D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. Organ Solo—Organist Address—Rev G. Bond. Choir—" The Lord gave the Word" (Handel). Tickets, Is 6d, may be obtained from Messrs. Edson, and McMaster, Queen-street; French, Hobson-street; Warren. Newton; and others. Collection towards cost of recent improvements. ipONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. electoraiTnotice. EXTRAOBDINAY VACANCY. The following persons have been nominated for Election to fill the office of one Trustee of the above Highway District, in the room of Mr George William Jones, resigned :— Field, John Henby Quick, Francis. Notice is hereby given that a Poll of Electors of the District will be held at the Ponsonby Hall on THURSDAY, the 7th day of November, 1878, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 6 p.m. W. MOKINSTRY. Returning Officer. Pooaonby, Ootober 28,1878.



VIZ" A U R I IN BAULK. WANTED, One Million Feet, assorted lengths and sizes, for shipment. Apply to THOMAS BROWN, Albert Hotel, Anckland. V\T ANTED JS.JNUWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS. : . AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUM ' of £2 to £50 on personal seoarity, re-pay able by weekly nstaltnents, at L. H. NEUMICGE Auokland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street opp ite Savinsvß Bank. MARRIED LADY with a cora fortable Home would be glad to obtain one or two ladies to reside with her, with or without board. Terms moderate.—Apply this offloe. AATS! OATS! OATS! 500 bags PRIME TARTARIAN OATS 1000 bags PRIME POTATOES OATS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. Auckland. CIHRISTMAS TREE AND FANCY In aid of ALL SAINTS' ORGAN FUND. TO-NIGHT (MON DAY). Open at 2 p.m. Corner of Queen and Wyndham-streets. Admission—One Shilling. COUNTY OF MANUKA U. OTAHUHU RIDING. " The Counties Act, 1876," and " The Regulation of Local Election Act, 1876." In pursuance of the above Act, I, Thomas , Graham, Returning Officer for the. Otahuhu : Riding, County of Manukau, do hereby give notice that an ELECTION -will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 13th day of November, 1878, at the Public Hall, Otahuhu, for the return of two (2) du'y qualified persons to the Office of Councillors for the said Riding. And I hereby appoint Wednesday, the 6th day of November, 1878, aa the day of Nomination. Nomination Papers, signed by candidates, and two duly qualified voters, should be left with the Returning Officer, at the Public Hall, Otahuhu, before the hour of noon on the day of nomination. THOMAS GRAHAM, «.,-,■ Returning Officer. Otahuhu, October 26,1878. " /BOUNTIES ACT, 1876," AND THE \J " LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." EPSOM RIDING, EDEN COUNTY. I, Bernard Greene, Returning Officer for the Riding of Epsom, do hereby give notice that an ELECTION will be held, on the 13th day of November, 1878, for the return of one duly qualified person aa Councillor for the above Riding; and I hereby appoint the building known as Messrs. Hunter and Nolan's Junction Sale-yardo, Epsom, as the place, and the fifth day of November, 1878, at 12 o'clock noon, as the time of Nomination. Nomination Papers, signed by Candidates, and two qualified voters, should be delivered to the Returning Officer before the hour of noon on the day of Nomination. BERNARD GREENE, Returning Officer. THE AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS will cause to be Sold by Public Auction the Lease, for 99 Years, of all the unsold Allotments in Princes-street, Aber crombie-street, Rutland-etreet, Lome-street, and Wellesley- street East, on the 28th day of November, 1878. F. L. PRIME, Secretary. Improvement Commissioners' Office, October 26,1878. For Sale. jTi ALVANIZED CORRUGATED IRON. 20 Tons 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 feet lengths, 26 guoge Davies' Orb and Blackwall Co,'a brands. FOR SALE BY W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wykdham-stkeet. "TVT OKTH SHORE, DEVONPORT. FO R SAL E, j 75 Building Allotment 8 Farms, from 7 to 105 acres 6 Houses, various sizes. Houses to Let, always on Hand. R. & R. DUDER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS, DavoNPOKT Store, FOR SALE OB LEASE, A First-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 j Dwelling-house,Bakehouse,Store,Stables; Cart- j sheds attached. The Working Plant, Machinery, and Fittings are ot the best description. Satis factory reasons are given for selling. For full particulars apply to .#<& J- M. & J. MOWBRAY. ___^ \ Queen-street. ILjIOR SAILE, the Lease and Good-will of <D a Small Grocery Business in a leading thoroughfare.— Apply at this office. _^ 4-* S P\P\ —NKW Four-roomed House for sale 3& JLtJtJ, in Ponsonby; fine view, good allotment. Weekly payments taken. — Chas. Williamson, Estate Agent* 3, Vulcan Lane. A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUSINESS MAN.- P. LeQuksne desires to return thanks for past favours during the eighteen years that he has been in business, and being compelled through failing health to relinquish the Business, he has determined to o'ear out hit) extensive Stock, comprising Grocery, Drapery. Ironmongery, Flour, Oats, Bran, Maize; in fact everything required in a country district at greatly reduced prices, with I good disccunt allowed for cash. Hoping to clear out the bulk of it by the 31st December, ' he will receive Tenders up to that date (if not previously disposed of) for the lease of his premises for several years from the Ist January, 1879, each Tender to be accompanied by a Cheque, value £25, on some Auckland Bank, and marked good bra Banker for 21 days. The highest or any Tender not necessary accepted. P.L.Q. will take it as b. favour to have all outstanding accounts settled by the above date. Also To Let, a good Bake-house ; and a Brick field, two acres, with Shed-kiln and Pugmjll; good supply of water and sand. All information regarding the Business may be had on applica- < tion to Mr H. B. Morton, Custom House-street, j Auckland :orP. Le Quesne, Hamilton East. I FIRST-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. j X*I"Q~A — FARM of~lo~acreg of Rich Level I &yJL Ov. Land, all fenced in, 3 Paddocks, all in grass, 5-roomed Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty, &c, 28 miles South of Auckland.—S. Vaile Land Agent, Shortland-street. _____ «_*«T> 10s PKR ACRE.—BO acres first-class J&6J Land, 1J miles from Opotiki township..— | S. Vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street. j 1»/|QK —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First i 3WtLOt/. class Land, all fenced and in grass, half-acre orchard, plenty of ornamental trees, House of 3 rooms, large dairy, siock-yard, &c. Terms easy —S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. £290 —PRETTY and well-finished Cottage _ JUI of 5 rooms and scullery, tank, &c, with freehold corner allotment. 25 minutes walk from Post-office.—S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-fltreet. l?6>Kfb —WELL-BUILT HOUSE of four cV/v^v. rooms and wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Mount Eden.—S Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street jT\ I Ato £1000 LENT, on Building Society '■■ «^> -I. V principles, or on other terms to salt borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. jQA KA —TO Market Gardenera-14 acres oMTtt/V. at Onehunga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. |7!OUND, a Purse containing a sumjof X? Money.—Apply at this office.



TO Let, ABATTOIRS.— Large Comfortable New House to Let; water laid on; rent low Apply of K. Woolfleid, Inspector; or at the Town Clerk's Office, Queen-street. HpO LET, 2 nice Cottages; rent low to a Jl respectable tenant.—M. Foley, corner of nODgon and Victoria-streeta. . npo Let, two nice Cottages ; rent low to corT l p^/f? p£cfcable tenant.-Apply M. Foley, ggingrof_Hobson and Victoria-streets. np<J a Five-roomed ("ottage on the l^Trt • North Road> wi*h ball-acre of grass ag__glg^ 3 te o^oe a -For mo LET, a large Shop, with Dwelling street^i 00™ 6 *!.of Wellesley and Lorne streets.—Apply on the premises to W. Crowther. rP°t^ZJ OJ-\ term ' or for Sale > a com *■ Jortable Kight-roomed House in Seafield TO EACH ROAD, Devonport.— ExceUent r>p<J LET, Dairy ±'arm at Surrey Hills 2. Estate. Newton, good DWeIKnK-&ou-<e Jarge cow-shtds, W!th every convenience, and 85 acres of land; position unequaled.— Apply to Robert Rose,i: Hoteon's Buildings, Shortland street. Tenders. mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Tenders are required up to noon of TUKSDA V, the sth of November, for the Erection of a Brick Store at the corner of Victoria and Hood-streets, Hamilton, for Mr N. R. Cox. Plans, &c, may be' seen at my office, and duplicate drawings and specifications will be deposited at the office of H. AUright, Engineer, Queen-street. Auckland, on and after the 20th instant. THOMAS H. WHITE, Hamilton. October 11,1878. rp O BUILDERS. ,/ Tenders will be received up to noon on Monday, th 28th instant, for the Erection of a villa Residence in Symonds-street. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. ni 6 B U I L D E R IS. JL Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of S/VTURDAY, 2nd November, for the Krection and Completion of three Dwellirg bouses in Grey-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. £J 1T V OF_ AJJ CKLA ND. excavation"and retaining wall, vincent-street. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WKDNESDAY, 30th iwst., for Works as above in terms of specifications, &c. at the Surveyors Office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any Tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, October 24,1878. rjl O B U I L D ER S. Tenders will be reoeived until noon of THURS DAY, 31st October, for the Krection of a Villa Residence in Carleton Gore Road. Plans. &c, at my office, Stichbury's Buildings. EDWARD B4IRTLEY, Architect.""? QT. RAPHAEL W INE, Strengthening and Digestive. This Wine is an invigorating tonic, very pleasant to take, and more efficacious for convalescents and debilita ted Dersons than iron or quinine. It is a sove reign remedy in cases of gastric debility, chlarosis. and anemia. St. Raphael to be ob tained only at the Thistle Hotkl Bottle Department. nn r y the DUNEDIN BEER, MARSHALL AND COPKLAND'S. JUST LANDED Pkk B.s- 'Hero,' A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COLONIAL WINE, viz. ;— Greenacho, Red Hock, White Madiera Shiraz Oawarra Tokay FOR SALE, by the Cajae, CHEAP, for Family us>e, at the OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. ROYAL MAIL HOTEL Restaurant.— J. Codling again thankß the Gentlemen of Auckland for their patronage, and hopes for a continuance of their favours. First-class Table WOT 1 C E. F. J E UNE & CO. ; Beg to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of i Auckland that on TUESDAY NEXT, the 29th October, they will OPEN a NEW BUTCHERY at the Excelsior Hall, Pitt and East-streets, Newton, and hone to receive a fair share of patronage, and that all old friends will rally around, and lovim? husband leave their orders in the morning as they go to work, and those who cannot find time to do so may give their orders to their children as they pass to the Newton Kast Schoo). All such orders will be attended to with civility and punctuality. Any Lady or Gentleman who oould not comply with the above, and by sending a note to JP. June and Co., will receive their prompt attention. nnHE Superior Beef Sausage (steam made) _S after this date, will be sd; the Cambridge Pork Sausage, 6d; Mutton. 3d per lb; prime Canterbury Bacon (by the side), 6d. On SATUR DAY NIGHT, a Clearing-out Sale, at Ready- Money Prices. GEORGE HULME, Steam Saasage Factory, Queen-street. TT> A N X HOLIDAY. Notice is hereby given that (at the request of a numerously signe-d Petition to the Mayor), WEDNESDAY, November 13th, has been Gazetted a BANK HOLIDAY within the Auckland Provincial District, in place of Satur day, November 9th. P. A. PHIUPS. Town Clerk. Town "Clerk's Office, October 28,1878. I "fiTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING ; A-% COMPANY (LIMITED). FINAL NOTICE. I _ All Shareholders who have not Paid the Eighth Call of One Shilling per Share are hereby notified that, unless all current calls are paid, on or before THURSDAY, October3l.lß7B, their Shares will be advertised for sale as forfeited Bhares without further intimation. By order. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Auckland, October 23,1878. UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). i An Interim Dividend at 5 per cent, has this day been declared on the Paid-up capital in the above Company, payable at the Company's Office, Queen-street Wharf, on and after the lat November. i By order of the Directors. i H. W. HEATH. : Auckland, October 24,1878. anager. ! onS°« E;T Tl'li?,? f-S, r Register will be closed from 30th October till November 1, at noon. TOTSW ZEALAND LOAN AND (LIMITED? CANTILK AGENCY COMPANY Notice is hereby given that the First Call o One Pound per Share, on the Fourth Issue of the above Company, will be payable at its various offices throughout the Colonies on FRIDAY, the Ist day of November, 1878. By order of the Board of Directors. : FREDERICK BATTLEY, Secretary. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND _£3l pastoral association show, To be held on The Association Show Grounds, Ellerslie, On WEDNESDAY, November 13,1878, j when upwards of £700 will be offered in Prizes i for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Dogs, Fowls I Horticultural and Local Manufactures. ! For list of awards and further particulars apply to the Secretary, Mr. W. Peecival Durham-street.



. Meeting's. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND Notice is hereby given that the HALF*' YEARLY GENERAL. MEETING of the Pro prietors of this. Bank will be hold in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 29th day of Ootober next, at noon, for the PJU'Ppse of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 30th instant, the Election of Directors, and for any othee business that may be brought before the meet- By order of the Board of Directors. D. L MURDOCH; Auckland, September 18, mT™ 1 Mana *er- IT is hereby notified that the Honourable James Williamson and Captain Jamk« Stone have given the necessary notice that they ol eDh£rtois vacant seats at the Board 9th October, 1878. jgANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Bank will ba inclus' •' ' hoth D. L MURDOCH, , Bank of New Zealand, General Man^r. Auckland, 9th October 1878. J^ ODG E~ A KA, No. 348, L C.' wm h be^iT^ 1?^?^ ? f tbe ato™ T,°YAL PIONEES LODGK SV CFEL t Tws NNo. 93k DEPENDENT °KDEB Off hA Managoment Committee Meeting will b« S. G. L?CE, Secretary. _Otahuh^ctobe Frl^8 37i: WELL ' SeCreter * THE AUOKLANIT6AS~COISANY A (LIMITED), AFFORD UNUSUAL FACILITY To persons willing to become Consnmers of The Company open the Strppf T«n t*n i\r n ;~ Provide anilly lOteetoifev^i^^' the Premises, make good the Street, 3.INSURANCE BUILDINGS. ' _T t. ■ STANLEY tmb?ir tl?jfe D? OUnCe *° *is fciends and tho GEbN K R ti!:(|RO hSER C. OmmeilO'?d BQBiDe" aa Families waited on for Orders. Address :-J. STANLEY, top of Hobson street, near Wellington-street. -tiooson i igr A trial solicited. MONDAY, NOVEMBER"! NOON. MARKET HOTEL. R. C. GEEENWOOD HAS received instructions, to sell by auction, on the above date, The Freehold ot the Papaknra Hotel, Hall, &c. together with Paddock, Garden* vn BtfeCg^!theapPUrtenancesthere- This is the oldest established Hotel in the hin^ lc •V^ eQTi lre3 .ver y little expenditure, com- StaSSTitoSeSS? payiEg bUßiness for Also, On the THURSDAY following, 7th November, 11 o'clock, at Papaknra Hotel, VCUJUtjr» The whole of the Household Furniture, Piano, iar^!tlnS^: CUtlery 'C"Ckery ' R. C. GREENWOOD, _Auctioneer, Market Honse. [K. C. GREENWOOD.] MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4. NOON. MARKET HOTJSE. TO WOOLSTAPLERS^ TANNERS, &c. MILL SITE, GROUNDS, &c, PAPAKURA. R. C. GREENWOOD XT AS received instructions to sell by IS^ H°UBe' ""Monday* The Papaknra Mill and Site, containing ■ about hve acres of Volcanic Land, witfi crock frontage, and never-failing supply of water, one or two pair Shears, jron- Cotte'ge^ 0 "' HoilS3» and two other This property is wpII worthy of inspection. S»iii c a ep« w?. ter Montage, proximity to the Railway Station, and being surrounded by gool a ready sate nVmB agncultural district,warrants Terms very liberal-. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. B TONKST" ' ~7r C oarr TO-MORROW. R HERRINGS!! HERRINGS!? To Close Consignments. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell to-morrow (Tuesday) at 11 o'clock, 100 J-barrels ] c«d Herrings 50 Vhite Herrings. Without Reserve. TO-MORROW, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. AT S IB B Fltf ' S MART, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCEBN. Ex 'Pareora,' from London. AA BOXES "APOLLO" SPERM Tttf: CANDLES 12 kegs Wire Nails Slightly Damaged. TO-MORROW, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. AT SIB BIN' S M A R T$ LOWER QUEEN-STREET. OQ CASES PRIME CANTERBURY SJP/V CHEESE 4.0 Waikato Hams. B. TONKS rTcTCAIk TO-MORROW. TRADE SALE ' OF CANDLES, CURRANTS, WHITING^ STARCH, SUGAR, SALAD OIL, VINEGAR, CONFECTION ERY, CORNFLOUR, &c. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell by auction To-morrow (Tuesday), 100 boxes Sperm Candles 100 cases Whiting 10 ~ J-pint Salad Oil o „ Liquorice 20 v D. &M. Blacking? , ou ~ Vinegar f in ' " S ol,? aa>s Mustard irt^" §• &B. 250 Vestas -10 „ Red Heart m •'■•'"■' g & B-^ood Boxes • :^7n " Hoffman's Soap Powder ■10 i, J-Sardineß {« ~ Keillor's Confectioneoy .10 „ B.& P. Cornflour o „ Arrowroot 2 „ Chocolate Creams . .'if 20 casks Vinegar ;- , ■ 20 „ Assorted Bird Seed 20 „ Currants - 5 „ Linseed 50 boxes TD Pipes 20 „ Cutty Pipes 30 „ Knife Polish 1100 mats Sugar.