PARLIAMENTARY

FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER,

(BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE),

WELLINGTON, this day.

Sir George Grey, Mr Sheehan, Colonel Wliitmore, Major Atkson, Sir John Richard sou, Mr Pyke, Mr Joyce, and Mr Swanson did not go South. Air Kees went to Napier per Wanaka. THE BAY OF ISLANDS' ROLL.

The Native Affairs' Committee report on the petition of ,Hereremia Te Ara, and three others, on Wiremu Katcne, and 48 others: "These petitions refer to an alleged impropriety in making up the elec toral roll for Bay of Islands. They pray that the system allowing Maoris to vote for European members in the Assembly should be increased. lam directed to report as follows : That in the opinion of the com mittee the Government was justified in re requiring Mr E. Williams, brother of Mr J. VViiliams, M.H.R., to resign his posi tion of Registration aud Returning Officer for the electorate, which his brother Mr J. Williams represents in this House, and that ,Jn similar cases a. similar course should be pursued. That the Government should without delay, and if possible ! during the present session, take steps to cause an inquiry within the dis trict by Royal Commission into the charges made in the petition alleged of improper practices in the making of claims to vote for the electorate of Bay of Islands. That such commission should be composed of presonsnot being officers of the Government, residents or owners of property in the dis trict, or having the right to vote therein. With reference to so much of the petition as relates to dual voting the committee con sider it unnecessary to make any recom mendation as the question is now under consideration of the House. —John Bryce, Chairman.

AUCKLAND RAILWAY RECEIPTS.

The receipts of the Kaipara line for week ending July 27th were:—£32s 15s Bd, against £256 14s 5d for 1877; Auckland and Waikato, £3,236 18s Bd, against £1,474 7s 4d for 1877.

POWERS OF JUDGES,

On resumption of the House a bill will be introduced by Mr DeLatour, empower ing the Governor to appoint a Royal Com mission to enquire into the following matters :—(1) As to the powers possessed by judges imprisoning, or otherwise punish ing any person for alleged contempt of Court; (2) As to the relative positions occupied by the Parliament of this colony and the judges thereof, and as to Avhat country, if any, the Governmeut or Parlia ment can exercise in case of the mis behaviour of any judge or judges ; (3) As to the power, authority, or precedent under which George Elliott Barton, barrister-at law, in the month of February, IS7S, was imprisoned by the direction of the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Richmond, for one month in Wellington gaol, and as to the procedure followed in the exercise of such power in such imprisonment; (4) As to the practice and procedure of the Supreme Court regarding fines imposed on suitors, and in regard to the right of audience and of freedom of speech in the said Court; and (5) generally, to report the opinions of the Commission upon the aforesaid sub jects of enquiry. GOVERNMENT INSURANCE.

The return showing what the Govern ment Buildings have been insured in against fire during the year 1878, is as follows : In the New Zealand Insurance Company; £14,000; Liverpool and London, £3,000 ; Eoyal, £5,500 ; Victoria, £5,500 ; Northern, £7000; Imperial, £6,000 ; London and Lan cashire, £5,500; South British, £9,500; Standard,£6,ooo; Phoenix, £2,000; National, £5,900. The particulars are as follow : Bat.Value Rte.Prem. In.for £ Per cent £ Government House .. 25,000 — 30s — 10.000 Government Offices .. 55,000 — 30s — 20,000 Parliamentary Buildings 25,000 — 403 — 20,000 Books in Library.. .. 13.800 — 40a — 5,000 Renting Offices .. .. 3,000 — 55s — 2,080 Govmnt.Bdngs. (Nelson) 9,800 — 14s — 4.000 Hospital (Nelson) .. 6,700 —U* — 4,000 Lunatic Asylum (Nelson) 7,500 — 14s — 2,000 Hospital (Auckland) .. 2.000 —8s — 400 Gvmnt.Offlces(Gisborne) 2,500 —3s 6d — 4,000 Premiums payable in Wellington subject to a discount of 12J per cent. EETUKN OF N.S.W. COAL IM PORTED. Return showing the number tons ©f coal imported from New South Wales for year ending 30th June last !> — . Ports. Quantity. Value. Tons. £ Auckland .. .. 9,977 — 10,177 Thames .. .. 328 — 480 Kaipara .. .. 540 — 770 Poverty Bay .. 190 — 150 Wellington .. 31.263 — 46,516 Napier .. .. 5,542 — 12,098 Nelson .. .. 4,240 — 7,065 Chrietchurch .. 46.031 — 68,718 Timaru .. .. 7.581 — 15,259 Oanmru .. .. 5.365 — 10,33 i Dunedin .. .. 29,992 — 47,772 Invercargill .. 3,426 - 5,073 Tons .. .. 144.478 £224,412 RAISING OF THE LOAN. The correspondence re the raising of the three and a-half million loan presents some curious features. Upon the 17th December Mr Larnach telegraphed authority to the Agent-General, and said the currency should be given"to" thirty years as before, the rate of interest not exceeding 5 per cent., but leave the agents full discretion on these points. Authority was also posted to open a short detail branch, if found necessary. The State requires £300,000 in London during May, Sir Julius Vogel replied on the 24th of December :—" It is important to keep loan instructions secret, i hope you have authorised inscribed stock." Mr Larnach, under date of 27th January, re plied:"! have not authorised inscribed stock. I think it unnecessary yet and pre mature." Regarding the loan of 1876 he replied : " New Zealand will act liberally ; New South Wales not so. These two Banks might be asked to tender for the loan up to amount of these securities. Ought I to go to London?" Sir Julius Vogel, on the 28th January said : " Loan operations depend materially on peace or war. There are now strong hopes of peace. It is undesirable to delay for your arrival, but desirable you should come over and discuss a scheme for conversion, to be pro posed next session. Your suggestion about the Bank it good. Mr Julyan concurs in this telegram." Under date 12th Feb., Mr Ballance wrote: " I enclose anorder-in-coun cil appointing the Hon. W. Larnach as agent to act in conjunction with yourselves for raising the loan in question. The Govern ment have no doubt that the advice of the Hon. Mr Larnach will receive the con sideration to which it is entitled, and it is assumed that in all questions affecting the interests of the colony, the opinions of the whole of the agents will be found to be m unison." The correspondence afterwards is by letter chiefly. Mr Larnach approves of the delay that has taken place.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. —This Day.

(Before R.C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.),. McKenzie and Rossv; Robertson ; claim, £79 9s 4d, damage.

JUDGMENT. . Vln this action, Mr Hesketh for plaintiff and Mr Tyler for defendant, the plamtitts sought to recover for damage done to cargo, consisting of oats, bran, and oatmeal, shipped in good order and condition, at Duaedifl, on board the Roderick Dhu, and consigned to plaintiffs in Auckland. Sine witnesses were examined yesterday, and this morning His Worship proceeded to give judgment, and having gone over^the evidence very carefully, gave 3udgment for plaintiffs, £23 16s 2d, costs £11 17s. The other, cases against Captain Robert son, were adjourned until next week, witn the order of their being settled in the mean time. • r 11 >»His- worship's judgment was carefully written, and on being solicited by the re porter of the " Herald" for the copy. His worship said he would hand it to him on one consideration— that it

would be printed entire, and not mutilated as on a previous occasion, when the very pith of his judgment was taken out and the remainder was without meaning, in fact it was nonsense.

The reporter said he could not promise that it would be published in full, and did not take the written judgment.

This was all the busieess,

The Members' Visit.

[By Telegraph.]

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The Taupo and Hinemoa arrived at seven o'clock this morning, after a most exciting race from Wellington, the Hinemoa beating by ten minutes. Several of the members came in the Taupo. The Hiuemoa brought the following passengers: —Hon. Mrs J. T. Fisher, Hon. R. Stout, Sir Robert and Lady Douglas, Hon, H. Nahe, Mr and Mrs E. Baigent, Mr, Mrs, aud Miss Barton, Mr and Mrs S. T. George, Mr and Mrs E. Hamlin, Mr and J. Henry, Mr and Mrs W. Montgomery, Mr and Mrs J. B. Morris, Mr and Mrs G. M. O'Rorke, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Seymour, Mr and Mrs J. Sharp, Mr and Mrs S. E. Shrimski, Mr and Mrs W. Wood, Messrs E. Barff, A. Bastings, G. Beethan, C. C. Bowen, J. C. Brown, Bryce, P. Dignan, H. Feldwick, W. Gibbs,. J. Green, J. 'R. Hislop, R. Hobbs, R. Hursthouse, T. Kelly, J. S. Mac farlane, E. G. McMinn, W. S. Moor house, F. J. Moss, W. A. Murray, R. H. J. Reeves, W. Russell, J. Seaton, F. Seaton, H. Taiaroa, K. Takamoana, H. K. TaAviti, J. W. Thomson, J. A. Tole, R. Turabull, E, Wakefield, J. Wallis, J. W. Williams, Crombie, the Misses Tin-ton, Snow, Bridges, and ten natives. To-day the town has been gay with bunting. The weather is somewhat unpleasant, a strong north-west breeze blowing, and everything being covered with dust. With this ex ception the day is warm and fine. At noon the Governor opened the new portion of the Museum. There was a largv atteen dance, and His Excellency made ,1 brief and appropriate address. The 'uanquut this evening will be a great success ; in fact it is expected there will be a perfect jam, and that numbers will be unable to obtain admission. The Dunedin City Council has not yet arrived. The party will leave at 6 o'clock to-mor row morning ; that is,those of them who can get up at that unreasonable hour. The town is now a mass of political wisdom, and members of Parliament are to be met with at the the corners of every street, like so many new chums after a voyage. Truly the air is redolent of politics and the favor of cooking viands.

THE BANQUET.

The banquet last night took place in the Provincial Council Chambers, and was attended by about 200 guests. The Mayor of Christchurch presided, supported on his right by His Excellency the Governor and the officers of the JNymphe, and on his leit by the Hons. Fisher and. Stout. Apologies for non-attendance Avere read from Sir Geo. Grey, Sir Wm. Fitzherbert, Sir John Richardson, and others.

The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having beeen drunk, the chairman gave "His Excellency* the Governor." Since his arrival in New Zealand he had taken an interest in all colonial undertakings, and this was evidenced by his presence on this occasion.

The toast was drunk enthusiastically.

His Excellency, in replying, considered that the Public Works policy introduced by Sir Julius Vogel had become a great success. The present was a most important epoch in the history of the colony, which had more railway opened up, in proportion to its population, than any other colony in the world.

The Chairman stated that it was proposed on the following day to send a cablegram to Sir Julius Vogel congratulating him xipon the completion of the line [of railway be tween Dunedin and Christchurch.

" His Excellency's advisers," coupled with the name of the Hon. Robert Stout, was given by Mr G. G. Stead. Mr Stout replied. Sir Julius Vogel was only the founder of the railway system, and it was due to Mi Moorhouse that Canter bury had made such vast strides in railway matters. He created a good deal of laugh ter by stating that if the Opposition allowed the Government to remain in office lon<? enough, they would give another banquet in honor of the opening of the railway between West Coast and Christchurch.

The Hon. J. Fisher also replied. The Hon. H. B. Gresson gave " The Army, Navy, and Volunteers, coupled with the names of Captain Townsend of the Nymphe, Colonel Brett, and Major Lean."

Colonel Brett was not present. Captain Townsend and Major Lean re sponded. Dr Turnbull gave the " General Assembly of New Zealand, coupled with the names of the Hon. Mr Miller, and Messrs O'Rorke and Bastings." All tnree gentlemen responded. " The Mayor of Cbristchureh " was given by the Governor, and replied to. Mr John Ollivier proposed, "The Mayors and Councillors of Dunedin and Christ church," and the toast was responded to by the Mayors of both cities. The Hon. J. Hall proposed " The Pro moters of Railways in Christchurch coupled with the name of Mr W. S. Moorhouse." He gave the credit of having the work accomplished to Mr Moorhouse, and said that since leaving New Zealand Sir Julius Vogel had shown that his heart was botmd up in the colony for which he had done, so much.

Mr Moorhouse responded, and several other toasts having been given the assem blage separated.

SHABBY TREATMENT OF REPOR TERS.

The special reporters of the "New Zea land Times," Wellington, and "Daily Times" and "Morning Herald," Dune.din, experienced shabby treatment at the ban quet last evening. For them, and for the reporters for the local journals, it was a feast of parmecides. Tickets forthebanquet had been guaranteed the papers before their re porters started, but the "Daily Times'" was actually taken back, and the "Morn ing Herald's" was not issued. The Ghrist church reporters got tickets asking the pleasure of their company, the said pleasure consisting of beiug relegated to the gallery to witness the banquet in a hall below. The banquet commenced on the arrival of Dimedin Councillors|and the [[reporters, and hotelkeepers kindly got the latter something to eat. It was stated privately last evening that the arrangement was made with the sanction if it did not originate from the part proprietor of one of the morn in" papers, who said he would not admit us" reporters to dine at the banquet, but that some must attend to report the speeches. There is every reason to believe this is true, bnt if a newspaper proprietor cannot respect his own re ß ponsible men, j gentlemen from a dis tance should not be treated^ with discourtesy.- The remarks made by reporters, when .-the Governor, .was eulogis ing the Mayors splended hospitality, were ironical, if not edifying. The local reporters ejected no better arrangement, but were irate at the Dunedin and Wellington men bein« so treated;;-After the banquet one Dunedin City Councillor said he would not complain of his being entertained, but ■when Christchtirch reporters came down his wav they flwould' :,get something to eat. Dunedin reporters were writing gill a quarter past two this morning, and again at five before leaving. They were besought not to Christchurch hospitality; You can furnish the Christchurch Mayor and councillors with the name of informant if they want it Thl " Otago Daily Times" special reporter was Mr Spragg, formerly of Auckland.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST THROUGH TRAIN. "

The fist through train to Dunedin left this morning at 6 o'clock. There jWas a very large party on board including the Governor, members of both Houses of the Legislature.ftheMayor, and City Councillors of Garistchnrjh and Dunedin, and Repre sentatives of many other public bodies. The Dunedin Railway Brass Band was also of the party. They awoke echoes of the streets before 6 o'clock. The train was piloted by Mr Conyers, Commissioner of Railways.

ASHBURRON, this day. The first through train, with the i Vice regal and Parliamentary party, reached here at five minutes past eight this morning. His Excellency was received at the railway station by the Mayor and Town Councillors. The Town Clerk read a pithy address of welcome and congratulations. His Excel lency replied as follows : " Mr Mayor and gentlemen, I thank you for your address, and for the expressions of loyalty and good will which it contains. I cordially join you in hoping that the great work whose com pletion we are celebrating to-day may add to the prosperity and hapdiness of the country. Time and tide wait for no man, neither will the railway. Hence brevity is necessary on this occasion. Gentlemen, I cordially thank you for your welcome." His Excellency was then driven to the Town Hall, where he and the company breakfasted. The morning is beautifully fine and the town looks gay with flags and arches. At half-past eight the train left the station en route for Dunedin.

TIMARU, this day. The opening train arrived at 10.15. \ The Volunteers fired a Royal Salute. The Governor was received by Mayor, Borough Councillors, Harbour Board, and Chamber of Commerce. The Town Clerk _ read an address congratulatory on the union of Dunedin aud Cliristchurch by rail. His Excellency replied, trusting that it would lead to the increased prosperity of both provincial district!?, and New Zealand also. At the back of the station a guard of honour was drawn up in line on either side of the steps. The town was gay with bunting and decorations.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day,

OUT OF WORK,

A deputation of working men waited upon the County Council, asking for work. They stated that 250 men were idle, many of whom had been so two or three months. The Council decided to send a telegram to the Premier, asking for a vote of £1,000 for roads, in. order to afford the ; men employment. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A miner named Rowe, working in the Alburnia mine, was severely burned by a can of blasting powder exploding. ■ Kurtjnui Hill. — Work has been re sumed on small leader cut in north cross-cut at the 640 feet lovel, which was discovered 12 mouths ago. The leader is increasing in size, being about 8 inches thick, and some quartz broken down shewed good colours of gold. A trial parcel of one ton has been taken from the new leader cut in east cross-cut last week, and is now being crushed with single stamper at the Moanatairi battery. New North Cltjnes. — The lode in main drive is 2£ feet thick, in splendid country ; good strong colours of gold seen at every breaking down. The rise on same lode is within 20 feet of the upper level. Gold has been seen in quartz all the way up. Watchman.—The main lode is 6 feet thick, and showing gold. The manager has started to rise to prepare for stoping.

TAUBAInGtA, this day.

The reports sent to Colonel Reader, re garding the Native Land Court here, are utterly ffalse. The natives are behaving wonderfully well, few if any, indulging to excess in liquor. The police arc to be com mended for their bearing towards the natives.

HOKIATSGA, this day.

The schooner Queen leaves to-morrow for Ahipara. (There she will lode with kauri gum for Auckland.

CGROMANDEL, this day. Brady's claim obtain seventeen ounces from thirty pounds of speceimens. Bonanza.—A few specimens from the wize, and good dish prospects. Corby.—The crushing is turning out well from number three leader. . Packtotus.—The crushing has finished for a return of ten ounces from about five tons of stuff. Kapanga. —It is report that another good lot of specimens has beeu obtained. The ciushing is showing up well.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

DUNEDIN, September 5. NEW ZEALAND RACING STATISTICS "Pegasus" furnishes the "Star" with the racing statistics for 1877-8. They show an increase on last year of 31 meetings, and of £5003 in stakes. Otago gave £8240; Canterbury, £6190; Auckland, £6097; Wellington, £4320 ; Napier, £1685. Mi- Ray is credited with winning £2490 ; Mr Redwood, £2041 ; Mr Walters, £1460 ; Mr Stead, £1332; Mr McGee, £1297; Mi- Farmer, £885; Mr Lunn, £825; Mi- O'Brien, £582. Templeton heads the list of winners with £1510; Ariel, £1236; Trump Card, £1142. Of winning sires Traducer again heads the list with over £10,000 to nis credit, of which amount the fifteen sons and daughters of his in the above won £6698, the remainder _ being earned by innumerable smaller winners. Dainty Ariel is again second, but a long way off with £3500; the defunct Towton had only £1,800 won by his descendants, while Ravens worth, who was high up the previous year, had no winner of importance last season. Dead Shot, who promised well as a sire, but who unfortunately died a few months ago, was lepresented by Mata and Chokebore, who won £865 between them.

WELLINGTON, this day. A CHAIRMAN IN DIFFICULTIES. At a meeting of ratepayers of Cook Ward last night the chairman being called to order by several ratepayers for ignorance of the rules in conducting proceedings appealed to the reporters to decide whether he was adhering to Parliamentary practice. The reporters winked at each other, bat said never a word. . , I , Larrikins here are amusing themselves by placing stones on the tramway to watch the m-ocess of grinding down. P ANTI-'IRAMWAY PETITION. -.■[; The cab drivers have drafted a petition' to the Governor, which is in course . of, signature, setting forth "That your petitioners are satisfied the use of steam power ;in the driving of the' company's carriages is not only unnecessary andr a nuisance, but is dangerous, and a'serious impediment to the ordinary traffic;of; the streets through which the tramway cars, run and especially through Willis and Manners-streets, where ordinary' traffic .is very greal, and" is daily becoming more and more crowded. That the width of Willis-street fronisidepavement to side pavement is only 33 feet, and the width of Manners-street from pavement to pave ment is the same; and your petitioners humbly submit that in main thoroughfares so narrow, yet so extensively used as those are by all descriptions of vehicles, not only is to use steam power in driving cars objection able, but it is further almost necessary to prevent runningof tramway cars at all there. There is not sufficient room on either side

of the tramway, for the sate an&comlort able passage bf ordinary, .vehicles when the cars are running, even if steam power were not used, ,but horses, haying necessarily to be brough into close contact with the con stantly escaping steam from engines, are frightened, andhence there is special danger and inconvenience to the public That the gradients in various streets through which the tramway is laid, are very easy, so that no excessive animal power is required, and steam power is entirely unnecessary. May itr therefore please your Excellency, after such inquiry as your Excellency shall deem necessary, to issue an orderin con formity with the powers conferred upon you restricting the "Wellington City Tramway Company limited," to the use of animal power only, for drawing cars." Clieeviers and Kennedy's Minstrels are playing to crowded, and enthusiastic houses. Mr Martin Simonsen's violin performances are a great attraction.

RUSSELL, this day.

Sailed: lona, with cattle and passengers. Messrs Larkins, Mrs Harness, Gardners, and Gleeson.

PER PRESS AGENCY.)

DUNEDIN, this day. The annual examinatiou of pupil teachers are now being held at Dunedin, Oamaru, and Lawrence. There are 170 teachers and other candidates.

WELLINGTON, thisday.l^ THE CUZCO AND CHIMBORAZO.

The Orient steamer Cuzco arrived at Ply mouth on the Ist inst., and the Chimborazo sailed on the 2nd inst. Arrived : Aratapu, from Kaipara.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before Messrs Dargaville and Isaacs,

Justices of the Peace.)

Inebriates. —Two drunkards were puuished in the usual way. Under the Vagrant Act—Mary Ann Alexander was charged with being a rogue aud vagabond, and, pleading guilty, was sentenced to 7 days'imprisonment with hard labour..

Riding on the Footpath.—Richard Sandall was fined 5s and costs, for illegally riding on a footpath. , Without a Light.—Janies Conley was charged with not exhibiting a bright light on board the cutter Lee on the evening of the 27 th August.—Mr J. B. Russell appeared for the ; Harbour Board, and Mr Kissling in defence.—The particulars of the case were very simple, and as it possessed features in favour of defendant the Bench only inflicted a penalty of 20s and c<sts.

Charge against John Plowman.— Johu Geo. Plowman was charged with Jeav ing,with his city stage carriage, the appointed standing at a time other than that endorsed upon his license on the 21st inst.—Mr J. B. Russell appeared for the Inspector.—Mr Plowman made an able address in his defence, and endeavoured to show that, although he was guilfy, it was quite unin tentional. — Several witnesses in the omnibus line pressed forward to give evi dence, and claimed their expenses. —The Bench imposed a fine of 10s and costs, the latter amounting to £2 14s 6d. Mr Campbell's Cows.—John Campbell, dairyman of City West, was charged with depasturing 16 head of cattle on unenclosed laud, within the limits of the City of Auck land, on the 30th August.—Mr J. B. Russell appeared for the City Council. The information was laid by Mr Goldie, the inspector.—Mr Russell read Mr Goldie's report, ■ shewing that the cows were pur posely driven into gullies and green places, in the localities "of Hepburn, Colling wood, and Anglesea-streets. Milk no doubt was a luxury both for babies and adults. In fact, he did not know how the infant population could thrive without nutritious milk, still it was not right that milk should be provided at the expense of the rate payers.—Mr A. Campbell addressed the Bench at some length, showing that it was entirely accidental, and the fault of the cow-boy was, instead of driving them direct to their paddock, had negli gently allowed them to wander from the straight path.—Mr Russell said he did not blame Mr Campbell's cows for all the damage done by cows in City West, but the cows generally were a pest there, and in a brief space of time would upset the work of a month.—Fined 40s and costs.

This was all the business,

Race between the Hinemoa and Taupo.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

(From our Own Correspondent;)

WELLINGTON, this day. The official time trom the Customs of the race between the Taupo and Hinemoa to Ghristchurch is : Departure of Taupo, eleven minutes past four; Hinemoa, fifty two minutes past five ; arrival at Lyttelton of Taupo, seven a.m. ; of Plinemoa, eignt thirty-three a.m. . The Hinemoa thus win ning on time by eight minutes. The Taupo was in splendid condition, having just been cleaned.

DEATH OF MR. WALTER GRAHAM.

A CABLE MESSAGE has been received by the friends of Mr Walter Graham, who j left Auckland for England about eighteen months ago, announcing the death of that gentleman. Before his departure from Auckland, Mr Graham was in ill health, but last advices; from England described him as better. The melancholy, news to day-shows that the improvement was only temporary.l Mr Graham wasj an old and. most respected cblbnist. He! ar rived in Auckland from Rio Janeiro in 1854, and joined .the firm of Bain, Graham and Co., "merchants,';, then doing a very large business. He continued a member of the firm till 1860, when it dissolved. Since that time until he left for England _c represented the intrests of] his brother, Mr W : _S. Graham. jHe took no active part in politics, but gained a wide circle of friends by his genial social qualities. He was an elder of St. Andrew?s Church, and always interested himself very actively in the affairs of the Presbyterian body.

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF HUNUI.

An inquest' oh the body of Hunui,; the unfortunate Maori who was run over on the 3ed instant, at th^e foot of Queen-street, near the Wharf was held this afternoon in large room of the Provincial Hospital before Dr. Goldsbro' and a jury of twelve. The evidence of Dr. Hooper showed tuat deceased had been internally injured,; and that death was the result of the injuries. He had no doubt as to the cause of death. Dr. Philson detailed the particulars of the injuries1 resulting from his post, mortem examination of the body, j No limbs were broken. < The other witnesses were William Suitor, the owner of the cart, which he left outside' of ]Mr Eaton's fruit mart with the wheel properly chained ;j and Sergeant-Major Mason," who; caused \ the man to be! removed to the shop of Messrs Hamilton, and seht'at once for the assistance of Dr. Hooper. r ',! .'^ " "'"'" i: - The'j ihq.uest was; jlvoqeeding = when we wenVto press...j";';^;^,.^ vl -'"' ' r \ ■■■ ■

THEATRE ROYAL.

" RICHELIEU."

V'-Richelieu."-was presented; to a fair ;houee-at the Theatre Royal la3t evening, with Mr G. D.' -Chaplin in the "title-role, :&ndra9-Ty.erantici pated, the performance proved to be one of the most successful of the season., Mr Chaplin's. '■ acting wa,9 all' that- could 'beA'desired, and he proved himself equal to the many requirements of a difficult impersonation. He was called before the curtain <■ at the close .of the per formance to -receive the1 applause of the audience, who were most enthusiastic in their demonstrations of approval. -Mrs Walter Hill played effectively as Julie de Martemar, and Mr J. B. Steele was remarkably good as De Mauprat. Miss Morgan and Messrs Burford and Musgrave were very successful in the seve ral impersonations.

MR CHAPLIN'S BBNfCFIT TO-NIGHT. Mr Q D. Chaplin will take a well deserved benefit at the Theatre to-night, and we trust that all those who have experienced the pleasure of seeing him previously will be present on this occasion, and reward his efforts with a bumper iirvnoA The -oleasant comedies of "Money wm be presented?^ Mr Chaplin as Alfred^ Evelyn, and Mrs Walter Hill as Clara Douglas.

CONGRATULATIONS TO LORD BEACONSFIELD.

In compliance with the resolution carried at the recent meeting the following cable message was despatched:—" To Lords Beaconsfieldand Salisbury, London : Public meeting. Citizens of Auckland tender con gratulations results of Berlin Congress.— H. Brett, Mayor." An answer came as follows :—" London, September 4th : Send cordial thanks to the citizens of Auckland for their message. —Beaconsfield."

BAKER AND FARRON.

Messes Baker and Faurons Company open to-morrow night at the Theatre Royal in " Conrad and Lizette," introducing their inimitable songs and comicalities.

Writing with reference to the letter of " Pro Bono Publico," which appeared in our Tuesday's issue, Mr James Mackay says : —"I hereby challenge Mr 'Pro Bono Publico' (whoever lie may be) to come for ward next Saturday evening at the Academy of Music at 8 p.m., and in the presence of Mr Mitchell and myself reiterate the asser tions and insinuations contained in his let ter, and let the public at large be the judges between us. The individual in question need not be afraid of incurring any expense, as a place of meeting will be provided for him free of charge."

EVEISTfING STAI^ FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 6



WH. DAMPIER'S Advertisement 0 of Wonderful Bargains for September will be found on the 2nd column 4th page. TO PAINTERS.—Wanted, for Gisborne, a Good General Hand.—W. Philipps and Sop, Queen-street. ;____ ANTED, an Office Boy ; one living in the neighbourhood of Grafton :Road preferred—Mr. Laishloy. High-street. WANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to come aud see the Bargains I am now offering. Straw and Felt Hats, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Not to be surpassed in Auckland. —J. Simpson's Cheap Drapery and Boot Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. W^ ANTED, a Man as Cook and to make himself useful. — Commercial Hotel, Shortland-street. \&T ANTED,Housemaid, Female Servant T 7 to milk, good wages and treated well; several Female Servants—rfannaford's Registry '%-sTANTED, a Girl; must be used, to V V children.-—Mrs. H. Waite, Eden Terrace, next Baptist Schoolroom. ANTED, a respectable person to take charge of a baby 6 weeks old.—Apply by letter, with addiess, to "Infant," Star Office. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply at once at the Park Hotel, "VYellesley street. : ■ ' ANTED, by an experienced Man. the * Management of a Club or Hotel (town or country). The highest references and security can be given.—Apply at Hill's Hotal, Victoria street, Auckland. __ ■-. WANTED, a Girl, about 15, to make herself [generally useful.—Mrs. E.W. Morrison, West-sireet, Newton, near Holdships Mill 1 _ ■ WANTED, a Wheelwright.—Apply to G. Faulknor, Coach Factory, Napier. __ ANTED, Six Handy Men. —Apply at "The Nurseries," ParnelL ANTED, employment by two Car penters at country lobbing.—Apply by letter to " Carpenter," Stab Office. WANTED, Bushmen for Awitu.— Apply to M. H. Roe, Onehtmga. ANTED to Sell (cheap), 60 pairs Children's Side Spring Boots, Patent Leather, only 3s per pair, two paira forss6d. Be in time.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Size, Bto 13. WANTED^ a tidy respectable Girl about 15 accustomed to childrens—Miss Griffith, Welleßley-street.t WANTED, a Journeyman Baker ; also a strong Boy as Apprentice to the Baking and Confectionery Business.—J. Leslie, Union Bakery, Parnelj. X-nited, i> T advortJocx-, a gooa House, furnished or unfurnished, with, paddock or garden, short distance'from A? cK ~ land.—Address, Captain St. Leger, Stab Office. ANTED, a good General Servant for «in up-country hotel; references indis pensable. — Apply at the Commercial Hotel. Shortland-street, at i p.m. to-morrow. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant—M£S._BJs^opl^ewmarkot:____ \WT ANTED, a Youth, accustomed to W carpentering preferred. —J. Kelly, Freeman's Bay Foundry. WANTED, .a General Servant; must have good references; no children.— Apply to Mrs G. A. Macquarie, between 10 and 3, at St. Stephen's Koad, bacfc of Mr Schwartz Kissling's. Hoase, Parnell. ANTED, a good General Smith.; also a Woodman, either a wheeler or body maker.— Jaiues Mackie, Coachbuilder, Victona street East. : WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply immediately to Mrs Goldwater, Hobson-street. Keference require d. ANTED, a General Servant ; re ferences required. - Mr Larugan Graham-street. ANTED to Sell, immediately, as the owner is going into business, a partly Improved Farm.—For particulars apply at the Belfast House, Grey-Btrcet. TITAN TED, a situation as Clerk, Book- VV. keeper, or Traveller: thoroughly com petent.—Address ZOK, this office. 7^ ~q T O B AT H. WANTED, the Public to Know that the Public Baths, Victoria-Rtreet Bast, are open week days, 7 a.m. fll 0 p.m.; Sundays, 7 tUI 10 a.m.; Bnd all vmU days, except Saturday, from 2 til! 4 p.-n.. __r Ladies. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baix, ~.,U every convenience for Ladies andGentlciin.a. la. ■■ WANTED KN OW N. Just Orened, One Thousand Mens India. Rubber Coats, at 7s 6d.-SAMU_i. Coombks, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. ANTED, the Ladies to know that,J. Williams has opened up another lot of Frilling for the neck, and a splendid assortment of Ladles' Black and White Lace Ties. The jest assortment in Auckland, and the newest style in Laaes, Ribbons, Silk Scarfs, Gloves, &c., —J. Williams, junction Queen and Grey-streets, opposite Fire-bell. ______ TsTtANTED", all who desire to see Prime W Meat to inspect our show on Friday, Night. The Beef cannot be surpassed, and it is. Auckland fed. Also, choice Lamb, Veal, &c, Canterbury Bacon, by the side, 6d. per lb,, warranted sound and delivered for Cash.—Gv Hulme, AucMand^^rnj3^ : u^ge^acMry ! ____ ANTED~KNOWN, that I have ■ more Bargains—4o cases of assorted Jams, 7d per tin, 6s 6d per doaen; about 4cwt. of Clothes Pegs, job lot, and I will sell them_at Is 3d per gross; not less than a gro?s; three gross for 3s 6d. Cards of Children's Tools, bis Snthecsrd (Hammer, Saw, Brad-awl-Chisel, pair of Pinchers, and Gimlet), only 1b ; Cards of four tools, 8d; lot of Albums cheap.-H..Watts Pitt-street. Inkstands, with two bottles, only 6d each ; smaU Metal Waiters, only 6d ; Shop Twine, id. per ball, eight balls for 3s 6<i. •• ■\¥TANTED, for the 'Thames,., a .f oii.e YY Sergeant who must be possessed of the docility of the African negro, without knowing too much. Previous experience not wanted.-- Apply Scotland Yard, Thames. r ■ W^ ANTED Known, that', the tinder signed has on hand, for sale First-class Bugo-ies of various descriptions; also one Wag gonette ; new Harvest Waggon, with.springs, pole and shafts, and hay frame attached; Spring Carts of every description. AH guaranteed first-class articles.—A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street; W ANTEDKnown, that EJ.N ORRIS, Photographer, • 222, Queen-street, is building a large and commodious Studio in Grey-street, opposite Market Hotel. Removing from Queen-street. Open for business at new address as soon as. building;completed, about September. '.',,:' ''".'•■;' \'. ■ v ! ril O? BE I C X M A X E|R r , ;i Wanted six Men to ;temper, off-bear,; and crowd • constant work in a/machine yard; none butjgoo'dT-attda need apply.—Wi_x,iamßbbry, Lampton Quay, Wellington, i OTTLES/! /'BOTTLES ! BOTTLE .. '~ , ■ :■•■ . ■. i ;:■:,'■; WANTED, 10,000 dozen Beer Bottles. Highest price given.-—- Khrenfried 8b03., 3, Queen street, Auckland.^ i ___ ._ \ WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim' ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts. Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingle 3, &c. &c, at the lowest market prioo, at his Yardß Custoin-house-atreet



' Tenders. [ tl '■"".".'' ' -—— ! —~ T^EW ZEALAND BAILWAYS Ngatobo Contract (permanent way), Length about 4 Miles 61 Chains 50 Links Waitara-Patea Railway, j . ;, ; PnbUo Works Office, Wellington, 30th August/1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on MONDAY, the 23rd September, 1878, for the above contract. They must be ad dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public WorJfS, Wellington, and marked outside "Ten der for Ngatoro Contract." Plans and specifica tions may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wanganui, Foxton, New Plymouth^ Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington; and at the Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, pro vided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named offices by the same hour, and accompanied, by a cheque on some bank in town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JQIg:N black:E tt, JEngineer-in-Charge, North Island. lyi" OU N T ED E N 11OA J). FORMATION AND METALLING. Tenders for above will be received up to 12 noon on SATURDAY, the 14th instant, at my office, 74. Queen-street, where also plans and specification may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, C.B. KARANGAHAPE DISTRICT BOARD. TO CARTERS. Tenders will be received by the Karangahape District Board for the Delivery of Scoria in the District, up to 6 p.m. on MONDAY, tlie9th instant. J. WARREN,1 ,/, Chairman. * Meetings. TTKEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. A Special Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held, in the Devonport Hall, on FRIDAY, the 6th day of September, at 7.30 p.m., to consider the advisability of author ising the Trustees to acquire a rorcion of the Foreshore from the Harbour Board, for the pur pose of ■ widening the Beach Road; and the Devonport Hall. WM. HOILE BROWN, Chairman. A MERICAN ORDER OF .jKL ODDFELLOWS, ! " S^AR OF AUCKLAND," '■'.- j WILL OPEN THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at 'the Lodge-room, NEW ZEALAND INSUR ANCE BUILDINGS. Dr. Bayntum will be in attendance at 7 p.m., to examine candidates for initiation. By order. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER; . TO TEACHERS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. A Meeting of Teachers will be held- on SATURDAY, the 7th September, at 2.30 p.m., in the City East School-room, in Wellesley street, to receive the Report of the Library Com mittee and to declare the Library open. ; ! ' ! HENRY WORTHINGTON (City East). M. C. HARRIaON (City West). i riIHE s.s. lONA will leave jCfrJsL^si^v JL Queen-street Wharf at 2 T*fts|n^NN,p.m. on SATURDAY, for Kus ■Mrll O-jagSi Bftl * and on MONDAY as usual j «w., *...«,r»s^ for Rugggii av^ Northern Ports at 5 p.m. ■= : A. MCGREGOR. Manager. FOUND, a Brown Retriever Slut.—The owner can have the same by paying ex pences on applying to Thos. Gedge, Union Sash and Door Company. X>OARD OF EDUCATION. xo^&WSa^^ conducted by Mr. Thomas Cranwell at the School Building. Wellesley-street, every Satur day (beginning September 7th) at 11.45 a.m. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, . : Secretary. "OOARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, a Teacher for the Lucas Creek and Pukeatua Half-Time Schools. Applications wilJ be received by the Board until FRIDAY, 20th I September instant. P VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. , miA v p i R i c o a i* XfSd ■ ,-. ! (^.Direct; from the Mine, and at current rates, from ;:! ; . ANDERSON & CO., Mechanics' Bay. . THAMES GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). . ' The Share Register will be Closed from Noon of MONDAY, 2nd, to Noon of FRIDAY. 6th proximo, when a Dividend of One Shilling and Sixpence per Share will be payable at the office of the Company, Shortland-street, Auckland; F. A. WHITE, ; -..,-■ Secretary. August 28, 1878. , Q THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,— i; : ' In offering my .services to represent your in : terests in the City Council, I wish to state that I have no personal ends to serve in seeking election at your hands. Should you honour me with your confidence by returning me, I shall devote my best energies to fulfilling the im portant duties in connection with the office. It will be my aim to secure efficiency and economy in the administration of your funds, and to sup port whatever measures are calculated, to pro mote the true interests of the city at large, ; -Your obedient servant, ■' ; THOS. PEACOCK. 'XH'E'N CI N G.—All kinds of Fencing MJ undertaken" by contract or otherwise, at lowest rates, by S. White, Brighton; Parnell. SWISS HONEY CAKE, from a German reicipe.—l have now a stock on hand.—C. Burton, Queen-street. ■ ' ■.■-■.. MISS A RIN E I L, DRESS, MANTLE, & HABITMAKER, Albkrt-stkeet, near Victoria-street. f?f RAFTON' ROAD DISTRICT XJT BOARD. Notice ,is hereby given that Mr Joan S. Duke has been appointed Inspector of Nuisances for ; the above District under " The Public Health Act, 167 . gk^: pi] g ßCl ,. f . ; . Chairman Graf ton Road District Board. September^, 1878.3 i^.X^f^^M '. HAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MA (1 XI E, Proprietor. J. til. begs to inform his old friends and the public generally, that he has KK-COMMENCED BUSINESS, at the CORNER of VICTORIA and HIGH-STREETS, after an absence of Ten Years at the Thames, and hopes by strict atten tion to business, combined with good workman ship and moderate charges, to merit a share of Support. t -■■■•.- N.B.^-Country orders punctually attended to- r m~O GA R D E N E K. S. The Council of the Acclimatisation Society are .desirous of engaging the services of a,campe tent person as Curator.'of the Society's Gardens in the Domain. The salary will be £2 per week, with house rent free. Written applications will be received ly the 'undersigned up to WED NESDAY, the 11th inst;. ■ ~',:< .■■::■;.: ;T. F. CHEESEMAN, ,-r, ' Secretary. \\f A ; N;T ; 'E U>; : K;N O Ws. : TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, i AND OTHERS. MONKy ADVANCED In SUM ' of m to fis( O'i personal .security, re-payable by weekh nstalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN Auoklanc Loan Office, 165, Queen-street opp ito Saving! Bank. 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, For Sale. rrfiOß SALE, ex barque Martha Fisher, ■ JO Barcelona Nuts, Walnuts, Shell Almonds, Bryant and May's Patent Safety Matches, Fancy Oval and Plaid Vestas, Star-shaped Maccaroni, : etOi—Ht B. Morton. I fiOR SALE, ex Cerastes, F. and C. Salt, A.S. Milk, W. and; B. Starch, " ffagle" and Morton's Pickles (good assort ment), D. and M, Medium and Large Blacking, Vinegar (in case and bulk). S. Peas, Nixers : Black Lead, Saltpetre, Currants (extra quality), . Figs (extra quality), Bottled Fruits (extra assort ment), Van Houten's Cocoa, Taylor's Maravilla Cocoa and Chocolate, Pink's Jams (containing only Strawberry, Raspberry, Apricot, Black Currants, and Raspberry and Currant), Candles, Fancy Pipes, Neaves' Food, Jujubes, .Marma lade, Ewbank's Nai's.—Crosse and Blackwell's Goods, viz.: Mixed Pickles, Oriental1 Pickles, Essence of Anchovies, Calfs-Foot Jelly, Red ; Currant Jelly (in iars), Black Currant-Jelly (in i.ars), Essence of Bennetts, Cayenne (in castors), Potted Ham, Tongue, etc., etc., Lucca Oil (half pints, pints, and quarts), Curry Powder, Pre served Mushrooms, Assorted Essences.—H. B. MORTON. Custom House-street. FUR SALE, Three Dozen Young Fowls; laying at present; also, a fine Milch Goai», Apply at once toJHough's Store, opposite Pon sonby Hall. 1 A to £1000 LENT, on Building Society «eft«/ a_ \f principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C.: Williamson, Estate agent, Vul caii Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 5| h A CRE FARM in Wairoa South, all 4 " rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid bush run, House of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. Vaile, .House and Land Agent, Shortland street. jr*O~los PER ACKE.-80 acres first-class *^» Land, 1J miles from Opotiki township..— a. vaile, Land agent, Shortland-street.s £1 "I A —Improved 10 acre Farm, fenced in j. *.\7. I Dad docks, 6 ncres grass orchard «c, comfortable House of 3 rooms, cowshed fee, 1$ miles from railway station.—S. Vane jand and Estate Agent, Shoriland-Btreet, next the Post-office. $?& H ?\ —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First ra'iUi;. class Land, all fenced and in grass mlf-acre orchard, plenty of ornamental trees lon&e of 3 rooms, large dairy, stock-yard, &c. .errns easy.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. ■ \ -^d-^fi —FARM of 80acres, of goodleve -*»?:""' Land, 30 acres in grass in four haddocks, orohard and garden, House of five rooms and scullery, dairy, two-stall stable and lort. two store-houses, calves-house, shed for 20 cows, piggeries, &c. 14 miles from Auckland. Price, £400. Stock, if required, at valuation.—- S.^Vaxle^and and Estate Agent, Shortland-at. "fj^Oß SALE, for £265, a Freehold Cottage ••Two o and Pr°Perty in Cook-street, nowyielding »»o os a-year. ■•■■..- SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, j Land Agents. Fnr^st,rPftt, ■ --~-^-^-:—.'*°[£ jß'b' .■',■■'■■' .T ' TO LET, a comfortable : two-foomed Cottage; good well.—H. J.. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. - \ '■' •< TO LET, a Shop in Victoria-street ; rent low; suitable for a shoemaker or tailor • Also, a Three-Roomed Cottage.—M. Foley, Grocer, Hobson-street. ' ..-'., .." TO LET, two Rooms, to a; middle-aged person who could look after the^place • rent moderate.—Apply Mr Davies, Grocer, Karangahape Road. TflO LET, a comfortable six-roomed JL House in Mount-street.—Apply on tb.e pre mises. ;,; \ . : ■- ,■■; :.,f ;.. ■..;.• HPI Q LET, in Parriell, a6-roomed 'House JL with Butcher Shop, good Stables, and fine well of water.—Thos. Johnson, Windsor,- Castle■ Hotel. /. r . • nnO LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the JL New North Road, with half-acre of grass land; rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office, t, y. •■ i nnO.LET.or Lease, the Premises' now. JL occupied by Mr. James Kilgour, Butcher, Newmarket, together with shop, fittings; Chop ping blocks, and3-staH stable, and salting-house, &c. Possession can be had one month from this date, 26th August, 1878.—Apply to John McColl, Builder, Newmarket. ■ O. L, O V E S ! G L O V >E S! First-class Josephine Cut Gloves, two-button, various sizes, at 2s 6d per pair, worth 4s; ditto at 2s per pair; large lot Grey Calico, 36 inch, at 6d yard, worth Bd, bought at auction; Heavy Winceys, 6d per yard; lot of Winter i Stock clearing out at cost price; best Fancy Feather edged Ribbons, 6d per yard, worth Is; a large lot of Ladies' Silk Scarves at 9d each, worth 2s ;■ 2 Iron Tanks, with brass taps, for sale.—W. Eybe, Enneskillen House, Victoria-street. LOST, in or near Queen-street, a Gold; Locket.—The finder willreceive"£l reward by applying at this office. ■.■--: ~ZB-J set with six stones. Five shillings reward jf left with Mr Molloy, Supreme Court. ; , ) PARNELL R A TEPAJER-S ! JL Compare Mr Peach's statement in Thurs day's (Sept. 5). that ihe Board retained £250 4 with his friend's "Ratepayers" statement in. the "Herald" Septembers, that I had paid up up to the last. His friend state the Board knew no objection made. Mr Peach says at an early stage oE the work I complained. •■ Mr Peach's letters in the office can testify. Remarks on the two letters are useless. except as a moral. Pay the pair all that's Fair. ■; ' PRAY Mr. , how came you so k ?' Never mind! The Public is taught, a fall you caught. Splendid : :•; ■. -■ wind . ',--,''■ n ■■■:,1 1 ; • ;:-■■ -:■-. Though ratepayers rue, a seventy due. 'Tis shell out ' ' : Vote old membera in, and. do not grin.: Make no rout :. ■ ■.'■■■' :;:.,-. A seventy pounds laugh, with jeering chaff. Is ■ not lost i ■ . - i A practical brain—not sheep's I mane. Though it cost. ' AJVY Person found'•trespassing on my land at Ellerslie, ■in pursuit, of game or hares, or for any other-purpose, will.be prosecu ted with the utmost rigour of the law. ■ ■'_' _ E. WOOD. A UCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL ' .J\. r..,. ; -.- ~ U N I O- N. irf,o,*f f fio . The Monthly United Teachera' Prayer" Meet ing will be held THIS (Friday) EVJvNING, at 7.30 o'clock, in the Wesleyan School-room, Pitt street, An address will be given by the Rev. A. Carrick.. The attendance ol all interested in the work of Sunday. Schools is earnestly; invited. BL AC KS M I TH'S D:li E-A M I r'.' ~','> '■ — ■.:..,, , -'■ . •, Is Aid of The Ladies' BEravoLENT Society. V . V,.!. ' OPPOSITE AUCKLAND'- SAVINGS B>NK, QUEEN-STREET.^ ' MONDAY, THURSDAY, and; At 2.30 p.m. '.../'.' ,\ V : -rr " rg VERY" NIGHT AFTBR 7'o'Ct'6ck. ADMISSION—Sixpence. A GRAND FANCY FAIR OR BAZA A R, IN AID OP ST. MARK'S CHURCH (REMUERA), Will be held on the New Premises of the Colonial Bank .(lately occupied by Lewis Bros,), on THURSDAY. FRIDAY, and SATURDAY 12th, 13th, and 14th of September. All Contributions must be sen tin on or before Tuesday, 10th instant. Doors will, be OPEN from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission : One Shilling. Children, Half price. . . TO-MORROW. x - r At 3. o'clock. ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART. FOR SALE by auction, To-morrow (Saturday), at 3 o'clock," Oats ':; Maize - Onions Potatoes Boys' and Mend Clothina Boots Sewing Machines Furniture Fancy Goods &c, &c, & c R. A. ENGLAND Auctioneer, Queen-street, Onehunga. ! TUESDAY; SEPTEMiiR3^" , ■ ■ TO'CLOSE- CONSIGNMENTS. 15 dASES VIOIiET PO\YDER FANPV -SOAP, "PERFUME, ODONtSf MACASSAR and other HAIR OTT s r GODGH LOZENGES, LIP SALvS* . .SALTS-OF LEMON, INDIAN ink' ■■-I -TOOTH POWDER, &c;,' &S' *' ■;*\)x".'A%. & A. ISAACS '"-" HAVE received instructions to sell hv ■ auction at their /Stores, Fort-stavpr ,£, Tuesday next, 10th instant, at 11 o'clock, 15 cases of the.above, from the factoiies cf E. & A. ISAACS Auctioneers,