attend the courts as witnesses in civil causes, at their own expense, are deterred from so doing, to the great injury of the public weal, by such scandals and mal-practices as aforesaid; and whereas the payments made to witnesses in suits, in respect of their attendance at court, constitute a very large item in bills of costs; and whereas the number of witnesses usually required at the hearing of civil causes might be greatly lessened, and, in many cases, wholly dispensed with, by simplifying the procedure and practise of the said courts ; and whereas, demanding of poor persons who have suffered wrong, court-fees which they are unable to pay, and allowing judgment-creditors to dispose of the properties of their judgment-debtors to such an extent as to turn them destitute on the world, are great social evils, disgraceful to modern civilisation; and whereas it is expe dient to make provision for the removal of the said and other defects in the administration of justice: Be it therefore enacted, &c."

THE HON. MR FOX AND THE BEER TAX.

(To the Editor of the Stab.)

g___R } —I was pleased upon perusing your raper to see by your leader that you at least we not afraid to speak out in the face of the large Licensed Victualler interests of the sity, which means a good deal when we jonsider the persistency with which they pursue anyone who dares to question their honesty of purpose in their great concern for the working man. But, sir, it was not of the Licensed Victuallers I intended to write, but of their sometime-relentless oppo nent, but now apparent coadjutor, Mr Fox (G.W.C.T., save the mark?) Now, sir, by his vote last night on the Beer Tax Bill, I consider Mr Fox has offered a direct insult to every Good Templar under the juiisdiction of the Grand Lodge of which he is the head, for he was not only the means of defeating the bill, which in its workings would have been to some extent restrictive upon the traffic—for his vote with the Ayes would have made a tie; the Speaker then giving his vote with the Ayes would have given the Government a majority —but by his vote he to a certain extent endorsed the insolent reference to the working man, which appears both on the motion to shelve and the then following remarks of the mover; and such remarks have not been wanting during the debate of this bill, for as it was advanced from one stage to another the odious references to the work ing man's "necessity" have been frequent; one ignorant politician going so far as to say beer was as much a necessity to the working man as tea or sugar. Now sir, every honest sober working man in the community feels this to be a libel, for the most intelligent and useful portion of the labouring classes are not large subscribers to the surplus wealth which we see dis played so lavishly in the fitting-up of the retail grog-shop. Very solicitous are the brewers about the working men, when at the first note of alarm they rushed the beer up beyond the proposed tax of the Government, knowing that if the working man did hold the stuff as such a "necessity" the extra 2d would come out of their pockets ; for it is an acknowledged law of fiscal policy that any additional tax must sooner or later come out of the pockets of the consumers. Now, sir, Good Templarism has been brought into contempt by its head, and every honest man in the Order, who can for a moment sink his political views for the sake of the great moral question which he has undertaken to advocate—apparently Mr Fox could not, the warm seats of the Treasury benches were too close to his longing vision—has been compelled to hang his head with " shame and confusion of face" on account of the action of the G.W.C.T. ; and although no act of his will totally obliterate the effect of his action, yet, as a partial reparation for the trust betrayed, and that the position may be con fided in some one of greater honesty of purpose, I call upon him to resign his position as G.W.C.T., for which he was evidently totally unfitted ; and I trust the Good Templars as a body will at once take the necessary steps to secure his retirement. By giving this a place in your columns you wiU oblige, A Good Templar.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TAURANGA, this day.

PLOUGHING MATCH.

The inaugural meeting of the Tauranga Ploughing Match Association was held yes terday. A large assembly of people were present, and there was keen competition.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS,

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

[PEESS AGENCY],

TAUPO, this day.

Important Native Meeting-

A large native meeting is now in full swing at Ornamu. A few political matters will be discussed, such as the opening of the road through the King Country to Cambridge; also the further leasing and selling of lands to natives on the western side of the Lake, who have hitherto held aloof from dealings with Europeans. _ They are anxious to get their titles recognised by the Land Court. Delegates are also to be appointed to attend the meetings between the Government and Rewi, in Waitara, in March ; as to which great expectations are anticipated in further promoting the under standing between the races. Regrets are expressed that no member of the Ministry has visited the island natives during the recess of Parliament.

BLENHEIM, this day. FIRE. A fire commenced at midnight last night, and destroyed Penny's Hotel; also the extensive stables and dwelling house adjoining. The Temperance Hall and other buildings were saved by the exertions of the . brigade, but Girling and Co. must lose considerably- by the hasty removal. The amount of insur ance is unascertained. LATER. The insurances are: Penang'sHotelbuild ing, £400 ; stock, £100, in the New Zealand office; furniture, £200 ; stables, £159, in the South British. Cottage £200; furniture, £100, in the Standard ; GiUing s stock,£loo, in the Victoria, is much damaged Hall, £500 each in the National, Standard, and Northern. The damage is trifling. The cause of the fire is unknown. It began in an empty room. ,

WELLINGTON, this day. THE WAIAPU OUTRAGE. At the Supreme Court last night Henare PcS was acquitted of the manslaughter at Gisborne. His Honor painted out to the jury that if they were of opinion that the pn soner, without the consent of the woman Hiria took her in a drtnken state to a place in which to satiate lis lust and that she was unable to return from that place, they should find the prisoner guilty. J t, however, they had any doubt of this they should acquit the prisoner, for with the consent of the woman the charge could not besustained. The jury, after some remarks by His Honor, retired for ne hour and five minutes, and then returned a verdict ot not guilty. In discharging the prisoner His Honor remarked that he aad committed an offence by his own lewdiesa, ;but he was not indicted for that; he should understand in future that the laws .vouldnot admit persons behaving like dogs in view ot iiei Majesty's subjects. Th. Court then ad journed until next day. mT^xr THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The second meeting of [the Rifle Associ ation was held last night;sixteeen members were present, Rules wee adopted, xne subscription of ordinary members was fixed at one guinea; honorary members, half-guinea. Local associations paying hve guineas are entitled to tek memberships or 10s 6d each and bronze medal. Champion belts are to be fired fo. is hitherto. Col. Whitmore attended, and promised on behali of the Government every Assistance.

WANGANUI, this day. WANGANUI SPRING MEETING. The follwing are the entries for the Wanganui Spring Meeting :—Handicap Hurdles—Sloper, Junius, Bully-for-you, Awakau, Little-thought-of, Cossack, Grey mouse; Wanganui Stakes Handicap- Expectation, Lochinvar, Luna, Folly, Haphazard, Tamouri, Otway, Queen of the Vale, Isaac Walton, and Sunshine.

nn CHRISTCHURCH, this day. SUPREME COURT. The men charged with cattle stealing were acquitted after a long deliberation by the jury. In the case of Henry Jones, charged with larceny, the iury held out a considerable time, but at length found bim guilty. Sentence was deferred.

Out of 1870 names on the burgess roll, a little over 300 wero recorded at the late Civil elections. It has been decided to give £350 per annum to the Christchurch House-surgeon. The appointment is expected to be filled up shortly.

SUPREME COURT.—WEDNESDAY.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

THIS DAY.

ALTERING A DOCUMENT.

Charles Harley, storekeeper, of Katikati, was arraigned upon an indictment, charging him with altering and putting off the pay ment of a document for the payment of money, with intent to defraud Mrs Vesey Stewart on the 25th June last. Prisoner, a respectable - looking man, pleaded not guilty. Mr Dufaur appeared for the defence. Mr Brookfield stated the few particulars, and characterised the Order one of the most clumsy that had ever come under his notice. Witnesses were ordered out of Court. Robert Mulgrew, labourer, of Katikati, deposed that in the month of June he was doing some fencing -with five other men for Mrs Vesey Stewart; a man named Moss worked with him. They got goods at prisoner's store, and by an arrangement with Harley, he was to pay half the ex pense on the 25th June. They owed jointly at the store £14 17 s* Bd, or thereabouts. Harley asked for an order on Mrs Stewart. He wrote one for £7. N ever gave him an order for £17 17 Bd. Harley wrote the order tor £7. The order produced was the same, signed by witness. That was the only order he ever gave. A 1 had been placed before the 7, and the 17s 8d added, with "please pay Mr Harley the amount for goods received." The figures were added without his knowledge or con sent. Some days after Moss called at Har ley's, when Harley showed Moss the order. He told Mrs Stewart that he had given an order for £7 on her account. Mr Hamilton, Mrs Stewart's foreman, told witness that he he had paid Harley £17 7s Bd. The discovery that the order had been altered was at once apparent. Cross-examined by Mr Dufaur : There was no particular arrangement with Moss respecting the order ; it was a verbal under standing both in regard to Moss and the storekeeper. He had Mr Stewart's consent to draw upon his wages in this manner; witness held the contract and Moss assisted at the job ; Moss had got goods on his own account at first.

Mr Dufaur produced the prisoner's day book, showing entries of goods received by Mulgrew and Moss, amounting to £17 7s Bd.

Witness : When he heard that Mr Harley had sent in for the larger amount, he spoke to him, and he acknowledged that he had done so. He then asked for the £7 order, when he said it was the same he had sent in. He complained about the order being altered, when Mr Harley ordered him out of his shop. Mr Harley had previously sued him at Tauianga tor £3.

His Honor said he liked to allow counsel every opportunity of defence ; but whether the witness were sued or not, was of no con sequence in the present case. Henry Benjamin Rae Moss, a labourer, gave evidence; he went to the store first and obtained goods of Mr Harley on credit. On the second occasion in June, Mr Harley objected to letting him have a further supply, as he had not paid his part in connections with Mulgrew. He showed him the order for £7; the one pro duced was the same order, but differently filled iv.

Cross-examined by Mr Dufaur

His Honor said he must interrupt counsel again. It was not a civil question. It did not matter as to how the witness got his liv ing, or whether or not he was indebted to Harley to the amount. The question was, "Has that order given by Mulgrew been altered by the prisoner at the bar?" John Hamilton deposed that he was in the employ of Mrs Stewart, residing at Kati kati. Mulgrew had a clearing and fencing contract, and on the 26th June Mulgrew said he had given an order for £7 to Harley on Mrs Stewart. He accompanied Mulgrew to Harley's on the 21st July. When Mul grew asked Harley if he sent in his order, Harley replied " yes," and showed him the amount (£l7 odd) in his book. Mulgrew told him that sum was not due, and wanted the original order back. The remainder of this witness's evidence was corroborative. He told Harley that Mrs Stewart would not pay the whole of the £17, as Mulgrew had said that he had only drawn on her for £7. Mr Dufaur was proceeding to show that the previous witness was not worthy of belief upon his oath, but His Honor said there were cases in which it may be done, but it could not be permitted as to par ticular facts. Mr Dufaur might ask as to the witness's general reputation. Mr Hamilton said he believed Mulgrew bore a fair reputation. Mr Dufaur : He is going to marry your daughter, is he not ? Mr Brookfield objected. Mr Dufaur thought the question perti nent, as such an event would have its weight. Margaret Stewart, wife of Mr Vesey Stewart, deposed that Mulgrew did some work by contract at Katikati, on which he was allowed to draw by order. She received the order for £17 17 Bd, but Harley wished her not to tell Mulgrew the amount, as he owed him more money, and was about to leave the country. She had funds, and paid the amount.

This being the case for the prosecution, Mr Dufaur addressed the jury, and called rebutting evidence.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Rarstow, R.M.)

Pawnbeokee's License. —Joseph Hart applied for a pawnbroker's license, which was granted. Judgments for Plaintiffs.—William Rattray v. P. F. Lancred, claim, £11 15s 3d, goods and interest (£lO 3s 6d paid into Court) ; Seccombe and Son v. Valentine Bacquet, claim, £3 16s goods supplied; William Motion v. Patrick Dower, claim, £14 8s lOd, promisoi-y note; George Little v. Thomas Beece, claim, £12 lis 5d board and cash.

jH. E. Webb v. S. C. Caulton.—Claim, £10 14s 6d. Mr Laishley applied to have the evidence of the defendant in this action taken.—S. C. Caulton, defendant, deposed I thatin April when in Gisborne, he instructed Fetris and Pitt to advertise some property for sale in the Poverty Bay " Herald" only. The advertisements produced relate to the property in question, _ but he did not authorise their insertion in the " Standard." Mr Ferris had told him that when Webb asked for the advertisement he refused it, and Webb then said he would put it in on speculation. This evidence was signed by Mr Caulton. SAMUEL MARCHMONT V. ALEXANDER Duthie.—Claim, £12 15s, balance §of work. A set-off for £3 6s was put in by the plaintiff. Considerable evidence having been taken, his Worship gave judgment.ior plaintiff for £1 3s 6d, in addition to the £4 7s paid into Court. Samuel Brooking v. R. De Thierry. —Claim. £20, account stated. Mr J. B. Russell#or plaintiff, said the evidence of a witness in N.ipier was necessary; and he asked for an adjournment until that cvi

dence could be taken. He asked for one month's adjourhmen t. Mr Tyler, for defend dant, said he had come prepared to go on with the case, aud asked for costs; also for the case to be adjourned for six weekp instead of one month. The case was adjourned for six weeks andwitnesses' costs allowed.

Adjourned Causes.—New Zealand CopperlMining Company, v. Morris Hyams, claim £3 lis 9d, calls; adjourned for a week. J. R. Smith v. Edward Halstead, claim £22, 18s, judgment summons ; adjourned for a week.

This concluded the business,

POLICE COURT—This Day.

[Before A. Clements, Esq., J.P.]

DRUNKENNESS.—John Walker and Rachael Voleu were punished for drunkenness.

Assault.—William Hamilton, on war rant, was charged with assaulting Frederick Wooley by striking him about the body and face, and kicking him, yesterday.— The prisoner was the same young man who was instrumental a short time ago in creating the disturbance in the theatre and in Queen-street. —Mr Sergeant - Major Mason asked for a remand, as there was another prisoner on the same chaige.—The case was accordingly remanded until Satur day next.—This concluded the business.

ACCIDENT TO-DAY.

A MAN named Isaac Lower met with an nasty accident to-day. He was assisting in discharging and stacking the timber from the cutter Rob Roy, when one of the stacks of timber srave way, and fell on him. He was quickly extricated, and it was found that his legs wete severely bruised, but, we believe, no bones were broken. His injuries, which were not very serious, were attended to by his comrades.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNORS.

The Board of Governors met this afternoon. Present—Mr Heale (in the chair), Dr Campbell, Colonel Haultain, and Mr Murdoch. It was agreed that a telegram should be sent to Sir George Grey, asking him to use his influence to have the Government House paddock exchanged for property in Sjmoods street, the Board being desirous of obtaining the former for a site for the new school building. It was agreed that £500 of the Board's funds be invested in terms proposed by the Loan Co., on security of property at Gis borne. The Secretary was instructed to arrange with the owner of the land adjoining the Board's nroperty in Great North Road to have a road cut through both allotments, prior to survey. The meeting then terminated.

CHORAL HALL.

CHARBONNET'S COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT.

A very high testimony to Mdlle. Charbonnet's superior talents was accorded last evening at the Choral Hall by the attendance of a large and fashionable audience to hear the farewell concert, under the patronage and presence of his Honor Mr Justice Gillies, and Dr Campbell, chairman of the Board of Education. The first piece was Mr Cope's violin solo, well performed, with Miss Turrell as accompanyist; Miss Florence Neville sang " Auld Robin Gray" with her customary precision. Mademoiselle Char bonnet commenced a brilliant evening's per formance with the pianoforte solo, "Scherzo in B flat minor" (Chopin). This high-class music is very difficult. Its style is peculiar, and very few practice or understand it. It has no charms for the uncultivated ear, and few favourites among professionalists. The unbounded appplause which followed Mademioselle Charbonnefs delineation of Chopin's unpopular style demon strated in the most flattering manner the greatness not only of her skill, but of the dis criminating character of the public appreciation. In response to a tumultuous encore, Mdlle. Charbonnet gave a selection from *' Don Pas quale," played with the left hand, which elicited another storm of applause and further bouquets. Mr Harding's "The Tempest of tbe Heart" (B Trovatore) was succeeded by the "Brand Piano forte Concerto in G. Minor" (Mendelssohn)— allegro, andante, and finale—with pianofortes (Mdlle. Charbonnet and Miss Turrell) and string quartette (Messrs D. Cope, Yates, Hemus, Eady, and McKenzie) accompaniment. This was a great musical treat, and was highly appreciated by the audience. Each individual part was well and creditably performed, the finale being particularly effective, while the whole maybe regarded a«' one of the finest pieces of music ever brought before an Auckland audience. The first part of the programme closed with the cavatina "Came Bello"| (Lucretia Borfeia), sung by Mies Neville, who was rewarded with a load of bouquets. Mr Harding next gave "Loving Smile of Sister Kind." followed by an instrumental trio, in which Mdlle. Charbonnet (pianoforte), Mr Cope (Ist vi«lin), and Miss Turrell (2nd violin) appeared. The symphony "D Aucia" was rendered in most admirable style. The versatile, yet humourous, character of this composition was done ample justice to by each instru mentalist, and this item was regarded as one of the gems of the evening. Miss f urrell, a young lady of only sixteen summors, was evidently the centre of attention, and performed her difficult task in a very excellent maimer, thus making her debut with the violin under encouraging circumstances ; performing all the "stopings" and "bowings" with the greatest accuracy. This piece was loudly encored. In the quatuor "Aye Maria" Miss Neville (voice), Mdlle. Charbonnet (pianoforte), and Mr Cope (violin), gave very considerable pleasure. The duet " Dite alia Giovana" (La Traviata), was a splendid piece of vocalisation on the part of Miss Neville and Mr Harding, Mademoiselle Charbonnet's concluding selection being the pianoforte solo " Grand caprice de Concert," on airs from the "Grand Duchess." During the brilliant rendering of this piece the same air was played with different variations and with varying rapidity, which, together with the extremely effective trills, made most agreeable melody, and at the close called forth a tumul tuous encore, after the response to which the first verse of the National Anthem was sung, and the audience dispersed much gratified wi th the evening's entertainment.

HAURAKI GOLD MINING ASSOCIA TION.

A MEETING of the promoters of the Hauraki Gold Mining Association was held this afternoon at the office of Mr F. A. White, Shortland-street, for the purpose of appoint ing officers for the direction of the Company, and prospecting leaders. There were about twelve gentlemen pre sent, Mr C. B. Stone occupying the chair. The Chairman stated the object of the Association, which was to prospect the Hauraid Kanges, and moved—" That in •view of the Government subsidy of £200 the number of promoters shares be limited to 40, and the piospectors commence opera tions at once.

Seconded by Mr. J. Smith, and carried. Messrs. William Goldsworthy and Alex ander Lindsay Wilson were appointed leaders of the prospectors, and Messrs. Stone, McMillan, Smith, Macfarlane, and Peacock, directors of the company. Mr. T. L. White was appointed legal manager and secretary. It was stated that the number of pro moters' shares taken up was thirty-eight. The meeting then terminated.

The anniversary of the North Shore Wesleyau Sunday-school concluded yester day by giving a treat to the children. It was a most pleasing sight to see the little ones enjoy themselves at tea aud other good things. A present was given by a lady to each child. A quarterly meeting of the Star of Whatipu Lodge of Free Templars was held in the school room, Whatipu, on Saturday, oth Oct. 1878, when the following officers were installed for the ensuing quarter :— Bro. P. F. Boughan, W.C.T. ; H. Gallagher, W. Seer. ; H. Austin, W.V.T. ; H. Perkin son, W.M. ; J. Perkinson, W.I.G. ; G. Per kinson, W.O.G. ; C. Piper, W.F.S. ; W. Hauston, W.T. ; W. Manders, P.W.C.T. : J. Johnston, W.R.H.S. ; J. Tomes, W.L.HS. ; Sister H. Boughan, W.A.S. ; A. Perkinson, W.D.M. ; E. Perkinson, W Chap. Gas is superior to every other material as v, light-giving agent, not only on account of its brilliancy and its cheapness, but because it is safer, economises time and labour, aud is more easily managed. Amongst all classes of society it is in high favour; taking rank with the necessaries, as well as the elegancies of life. It merits whatever can be said on its behalf. Those w. l>o have enjoyed its advantages are always the most ready, as they are also the most competent to pro claim its praise.—[See Advertisement.] ~-.. When You Wish to Furnish, Your House, obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informa tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have afcely purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand-, some Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully and

wonderfully ..carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Hai_f-prick l Also, just opened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. Just received, some magnificent all-wool Kidder minster Carpets, for dining and bed-rooms ; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels and Felt Carpets: the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of House Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron Brass, Kauri, Cedar, JRimu, and Mottled Kaurt; with Wardrobes, Drawers, |Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Linoleum not seen before m the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. S J ll^^"^ for, cut out, and laid, and _roods delivered Free of Charge to any part of the town. Catalogues sent Post *ree. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths Arcade," where, in addition to House hurmshing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— Holloway, Gaelick, and Ceahwell. Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO THE STAR.)

Failure of the Bank of Glasgow.

LONDON, October 2. The Bank of Glasgow has failed. The liabilities are one million.

X* KN _N ft STAR,'' THUR. DA V, OCTOBER 10



WH. DAMPIEK'S Long Advertise • ment will appear to-morrow. DOARD OF EDUCATION. WANTED — Teachers for the following Schools:— Huntly, Pokeno Valley. Applications, with testimonials, will be re ceived by tho Board up to FRIDAY, 18th October instant. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. WANTED, the Ladies of Auckland to know that William Rattray has Opened 1 case of Ladies Riding Gloves.—66, Queen-street Auckland. WANTED, an experienced Nursemaid. —Mrs. G. Lewis. Selwyn Terrace, ParnelL ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs. West, Alma Place, Free man's Bay. ANTED, a large Fireproof Safe.— Apply by letter, stating particulars, to " Commercial," this office. WANTED, a Situation by an Engineer, accustomed to all sorts of saw-mill work; can work wood as well as iron; is sober and steady.— Apply this office. ANTED, a Boy about 14 or 15.— Mr. Williamson, Tobacconist, Queen street W" ANTED, a smart Lad.—G. Gledhill, Cordial M&nufact-irer, Wellesley-street. ANTED, a respectable Boy.—Apply G. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland Crescent. TO BAKERS.—Wanted, a Junior or Second Hand.—Apply, by letter or other wise, John Hall, Otahuhu. TO Saddlers and Harness - makers. — Wanted, immediately, Good General Hands; constant employment.—W. S. Jones, Queen-street. ANTED, Tenders for Excavating, up to 16th October.—Apply to John Lamb, Queen-street. WANTED, a good Man Cook who thoroughly understands his business, also a good Baker.—Apply at the Waitemata Hotel. . WANTED. Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking.—A. Linabury and WANTED, a Man for general farm work; must be able to plough; wages, £1 per week and found.—Apply Harp of Erin HoteL W~ ANTED to Let, at Epsom, a com fortable Four-roomed Cottage, with every convenience. — Apply to Mrs. Boyes, Epsom. WANTED, by a single gentleman in the country, a respectable elderly House keeper ; references required.—Apply early at S. Paul's Parsonage. WANTED, a competent personas In spector of Nuisances for the Borough of Parnell.—Apply by letter, stating amount of salary required, to the Town Clerk, Borough Office, ManukauJßoacL WANTED, a Second Waiter.—Apply Governor Browne Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, our Guinea Trousers are unequalled in New Zea land.—J. Phillips, Tailor, Queen-Btreet. ANTED, a good General Servant. —Mrs Coleman, Brighton Road.Parnell WANTED, an energetic Practical Man with capital of £500 to join in Cattle Run; splendid opening.—D. G. Mac donnell, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, a first-class Sign-writerand Grainer. To a competent hand high wages and constant employment will be guaranteed.—H. S. Fish, jun., Princes-street, Dunedin. ' WANTED to Sell, a first-class Cottage (nearly new), containing 5 rooms, corner allotment, with flower and fruit garden, fourth house from All Saints' Church. For particulars, apply to John Cameron, Prospect Terrace. Ponsonby. ANTED,U for the Newton Pottery] two smart Lads from 14 to 18 years of age. WANTED to Rent, for a permanency, a Five or Six-Roomed Cottage; detached and in good repair. Parnell, Grafton Road, or Symonds-street preferred.—Address L., Box 183. WANTED to Sell, a first-class Baker's Cart: also, a l)og Cart and Buggy.—' R. Bull's Coach Painting and Trimming Establishment, Durham-street. WANTED, a regular sapply of First class Vegetables, Eggs, and Butter.— H. W. Stebbing,- Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Lad. for the Gro-• y Business.—Apply to H. W. Stebbing, 262. Queen-street. WANTED, by a young Man, who dines in town, Partial Board and Residence.— Address, stating terms, to FLD, Star office. \K'i ANTED, a team of young working V Bullocks.—Apply by letter only, to Robert Fergusson, Northern Club. WANTED, a good Needlewoman and Machinist ; one accustomed to Up holstery work preferred.—T. and H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. WANTED, a Tinsmith —John Lamb, 1, Queen-street. ANTED, a trustworthy Man for the Bar in a country Hotel.—Apply a^ Star Hotel. t WANTED, a weekly supply of Fresh Butter and Eggs at the Sale-street Grocery Store, Freeman's Bay. ■ WANTED, a strong Boy to learn the trade.—Mr. Jobn Boland, Blacksmith, Onehunga. ANTED, a supply, of Fresh Eggs at the Franklin Road Store, Ponsonby —David Campbeil, Storekeeper. ANTED, the Working Men and their Wives to support the Drapers and Early Closing on Thursday evening. WANTED, one or two respectable Men Boarders; also have a Furnished Bed room to let. At last houpe but ono Alten Road. Terms moderate. Good view. Healthy locality. W _ ANT D, Everybody to attend the Draper's Meeting on Thursday. WANTED To Let, a Six-roomed House; also, Two Workshops, bottom of Cook-street.—Apply W. Short, Wood Carver, &c, Cook-street. WANTED, a respectable Boy.—J. Leß-ie, Union Bakery. Parnell yflT A N T" E D, 30 First-class Bushmen: ..•''. .. " .',, i.' i None other need apply - .' .'■ - GUTHRIE & LARNACH CO. (LIMITED).. T)TT ANT E~D X N OWN. . Jii.t Opened, One Thousand Mens India Rubber Coats, at 7s . 6<L—Samuel Coombes, City C'«tblng Mart, 92, Queen-street. •■■: WANTED KNOWN, thacD. GOLDIE Is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, Including Hashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, Sec, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street.



WANTED, Ladies to know;: that T. McMaster has just opened,- per Hal cione, from London, New Styles in 'Millinery, Dresses, Laces, caoves, Umbrellas,: Parasols, Ribbonß, Ties, Scarfs, Frillings, &q, &c. WANTED, three good Carpenters used to heavy work.—G. W. Binney. WANTED, Bricklayer used to building in boilers.—G. W. Binney. WANTED to Sell, Piano, second-hand (the owner leaving Auckland); also, a fine-toned Alexandre Harmonium, 3 stops, Sec, nearly new.—Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley street. N.B.—New and Second-hand Pianos and Harmoniums, on terms to suit purchasers. WANTED, the Public to inspect Pianos and American Organs, just received by J. Howden, Shortland-street. WANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper swd better than any other house in town. ___ splendid lot of Ladies' and Children's Knglish Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Hall. TTAPOK! KAPOK! KAPOK! The New Material for BEDS, BOLSTERS, and PILLOWS, is as soft as Feathers at about one-half the cost; is beautifully white, clean, and dry, and perfectly free from dust or smell. -On Sale at T. & H, COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 07, Queen-street. Samples free by post. ANTED, Buyers for 24001b5. of the 2s. Tea extraordinary! which, though broken and small, contains sittings from fine teas, and gives out capital liquor. N.B.—Have secured sufficient of the new season's crop for the year. My 2s. 6d. Family Mixture is a blend of rare, choice, and strong teas, comprising China, Java, and Assam. Ia a strong, foil flavoured pungent tea, and gives great satisfaction. My "Very Rich Deep Brown" 3s. T-^r, is a blend comprising some of the choicest ..-r-.wths. Is pretty generally known, and highly appre ci_____d FREDK. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, N.B.—Teas sold in original chests, half-chests, and boxes, or packed in 6or 12 lb. tins. My own mixtures. T^Jf ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONiHy ADVANCKD in SUM ot «2 to flso on personal security, re-payable by weekly nstaltnents, at L. H. NEUMKGE Auckland Loan Offlc+i. 165. Queen-street opp ite Savings Bank. Meetings. ALL Members of the Auckland Ship wrights' Protection Society are hereby requested to attend a Special Meeting, to be held on MONDAY next, 11th instant, at the Working Men's Club, at 7 p.m. sharp, for the purpose of signing as shareholders of the Co operative Society. OKATEA GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of the Share holders of this Company will take place at the Company's Office, Kapanga Chambers, Coro mandel, on SATURDAY, 26th October, at 11 o'clock a.m. Business: To receive Directors' annual report, adopt balance-sheet, elect Directors and Audi tors, in accordance with the Rules of the Com pany. W. HORNE, __, Manager. Coromandel, 2nd October. 1878. ANGLO-ISRAEL, or the Identification of the British with the Nation of Israel.—A Lecture on the above subject, treated historically, will be delivered by Mr John Batghr. at the Choral Hall, Symonds-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, October 11, commencing at 8 o'clock. Tickets may be obtained at all the Stationers. Admis sion. Is. J\ RAPE RS' MEETING. A Public Meeting of Drapers' Assistants will be held in the Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley street. on THURSDAY Evening Next, 10th inst.. at 7.30 p.m., to take into consideration the Closing of Drapers' Shops on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Employers and the General Public respect fully invited. Richard Arthur. Esq., in the chair. Several Clergymen and others will address the meeting. THE undersigned requests all claims against the firm of G. Black & Co. to be sent in not later than the Ist November next. GKO. BLACK, Aberdeen Boot Factory. Auckland, October 9,1878. ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), October 11, In the CHORAL HALL, At 7,30 p.m. The Right Rev. the Bishop will preside. Papers will be read by the Bishop, Archdeacon Maunsell, Archdeacon .Blarke, and Colonel Haultain. Selections of Anthems, Carols, and Hymns. Admission :—Free. All Church people are invited. Collection to defray expenses of meeting. ONSONBY ALTsaTNTS' CHURCH ORGAN FUND. THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND FAIR Will be held on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 25th and 26th October. At Mk. SIBBIN'S LATE AUCTION MART, CORNER OF Queen and Wyndham-streets. Contributions are requested to be sent to the . following ladies: —Mesdames Bree, Boardman, Crmckshank, Devore, Dacre, Masefleld, Quick, and Scherff. A SPECIAL EVENING CLASS, to prepare Candidates for the next Junior Civil Service Examination, is being formed by Mr. C. A. Robertson (College and Grammar School). Youths desirous of joining are requested to lose no time in applying, as the number In class will be limited. Terms moderate.—Apply at the High School, Symonds-street. p LOVESI GLOVES. First-class Josephine Cut Gloves, two-button, various sizes, at 2s 6d per pair, worth 4s; ditto, at 2s per pair; 20 dozen of Summer Light Fancys, all sizes, 2s 6d per pair; 10 doz. really good Black Kid Gloves.at 3s 6d, worth ss; large lot Grey Calico, 36 inch, at 6d yard, worth Bd, bought at auction ; Heavy Winceys, 6d per yard; lot of Winter 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; a large lot of Flax Shirting at Bid per yard, worth Is 3d; Dimity, 7d per yard, worth Is; Dimity and Lano Curtains, wide width. Is per yard, worth Is 6d; a lot of Ladies' White Handkerchiefs, 4d; ditto at 3d; a large lot of Ladies' Underclothing at reduced prices; a fresh lot of new Hats and Feathers; Children's Silk Gloves at 4d per pair, worth Is; Bine Linen for butchers' smocks, 2s per yard; a new lot of Kid Gloves to be sold at less than cost price. This is the Cheapest House in Town for Kid Gloves. 50 pieces of American Cloth at 9d per yard by the piece, lOd per single yard; a large lot of Ladies' Frilling to be sold cheap, at all prices.—W. Exre, Knneskillen House, Victoria street; LOST, a small Poodle Dog ; has brown ears and brown spot oh back; answers to name of Toddie.—Finder leaving same with D. Evitt, Gunmaker, Queen-street, [will receive 5s reward. LOST, on Monday evening, a Fancy Silver Safety-Pin, between S. Matthew's Church and Kyber Pass. —-Apply this office. £5 X K __- A X R The above reward will be paid to any person giving information that will lead to the con viction of the person who maliciously cut a Large Oak Tree in Hobson Grounds, Hobson street. H. J. RIORDAN, Nelson-street OVAL MAIL RESTAURANT.— Hotel Table: Dinner, 3s; Restaurant: Usual Restaurant charges, with first-class bill of fare.—J. Codling, Manager. "DANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. Established 1817. Paid-up Capital .. '.. £1,000,000 Reserve Fund .. .. ... 150,000 This Bank is prepared to make Bpecial arrangements for Deposits lodged for fixed periods, and to transact al! other Banking Business on terms to bo ascertained on appli cation. . ■ ' ■■ Auckland Branch . , T. H. IVEY, Manager. -sa^lDi EGULAR MONTHLY < mMm££*> STEAM COMMUNICATION AUCKLAND, SYDNEY. l AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s v HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 6th of November. ane will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., > Agents. 16, Queen-street, , Auckland, October 10,1878. 1



j Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and in the matter of Henry ihomas Sibley, of Te Awamutu, in the .Provincial District of Auckland, and Debtor W Zealand ' Storekeeper, a =.ibiAv Cnf i%H reby gi!ei. that Henry Thomas &£*& a Te Awamutu, ia the Provincial Dis ril.mPntftS^ re! £Pepe\has this dayfiled a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors •me first SSSfeS* PS^S wm be held at the District Court-house, Hamilton, on MONO A V t_a9an_ day of October 1878. at 2 o .lock in thJforenoom Dated this 9th day of October. 1878 "jrenooD ' T. MONTGOMERY,' Clerk of the Court. William Macgregor Hay, Hamilton and Te Awamutu, Solicitor for the abovenamed Debtor. X N BANKRUPTCY. B_a the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876." and of the Bankruptcy ef Daniel Sellaws. of Tauranga. Master Mariner, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Creditors of the said Daniel Sellars, will be held at my office. Supreme Court Buildings. Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of October instant, at 12 o'clock noon, to receive the Trustee's report and to grant to the Bank rupt an order of discharge. Dated, at Auckland, this Bth day of Oct., 1878. THOS. MACFFARLANE, T?l*US__)_! W. H. Kissling, Bankrupt's Solicitor,?. ■'- Auckland. .«"»_-••-- WE, the Undersigned, Bootmakers, i hereby agree to CLOSE our respective ' places of Business at 7 p.m. sharp (Saturdays excepted), commencing October 7,1878:— C. Westpfahl D.N.Carter Jno. Callnan T. Ellison S. M. Green F. Stephens W. Kincaid & Co. Garrett Bros. J. C. Smith W. J. Offer W. Brownhill C. Brookes W. Johnston B. Crocker Wm. Holdsworth Wilkins and Co. R. Little. M~ OUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. NOTICE. Depasturing Licenses and Tickets will be issued ty the Collector. Mr B. Tanner, at his office, corner of Vulcan Lane and High-street, (opposite Low and Motion's old Store). For the convenience of Cattle-owners, he will be in attendance on Friday next, from 9 a.m. till i p.m. N.B.—All unlicensed Cattle and Horses will be impounded after Monday next, the 14th inst. T. THOMPSON, _ .. , Chairman. October 8,1878. HE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), afford unusual facility To persons willing to become Consumers of GAS. The Company open the Street, Tap tne Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. And SUPPLY a METER, keeping the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCKB UILDINGS. MARRIED Lady, accustomed to tuition, who has a small select class for young ladies, is desirous of obtaining three of four additional pupils for advanced branches of education.—Address, Alpha, Box 90, Post Office. SPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW, To be held on The Association Show Grounds, Ellerslie, On WEDNESDAY, November 13,1878, when upwards of £700 will be offered in Prizes for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Dogs, Fowls, Horticultural and Local Manufactures. For list of awards and further particulars, apply to the Secretary, Mr. W. Percival, Durham-street. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS CIRCUS. A Late Train will leave Onehunga at 7.5 p.m. for Auckland and Intermediate Stations on THURSDAY, October 10. Returns at 11.15 p.m. On SATURDAY, October 13, the Late Train leaving Auckland at 11.15 p.m., will run as far as Pukekohe. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND RAILWAY, LECTURE AT CHORAL HALL, Monday, Oct; 14. A Late Train will leave Onehunga at 7.5 p.m. for Auckland and intermediate stations, return ing after the Lecture. This return train will also run as far as Otahuhu.' A. V MACDONALD, General Manager mO THE HEADS OF AUCKLAND X FAMILIES. NEW BOOTS! NEW BOOTS! NEW SHOEB! A MONTH'S CHEAP BOOT SALE. , F. STEPHENS Has Bought at Auction a LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF BOOTS AND SHOES, al3o SLIPPERS. These Gocds are of moat Superior Quality and Finish, were sacrificed at the auction, and will NOW BE SOLD at VERY LOW PRICES, viz.:— Gents' Calf Elastic-sides for 10s 6d Gents' Lace-up Boots, 12s 6d Ladies' New Patent Double Tie Derby Walk ing 16s 6d Shoes now selling at 12s 6d. (This is a fashionable and attractive Shoe) Seal Morocco Oxford 16s Walking Shoe now selling at 12s Ladies' Pretty 12s 6d Dress Shoes are now 9s 6d Ladies' Kid Fancy Shoe (Buckle) were lis 6d, but are now 8s 6_ Cheap Lines in Ladies' Kid Elastic, from 5s 6d to 8s 6d per pair. The whole Consignment is offered to the Public at similar Cheap Rates during the next month.. F. STEPHENS.. WE, the undersigned Watchmakers and Jewellers, beg to inform the Public that our respective places of business will CLOSE on and after SATURDAY, Sept. 21st, at 2 o'clock. ,;,,.:,..' JAMES HOWDEN SEYMOUR WELLS, & 5' !£E5 rissoN' HERMAN PENZHOLZ K. G. SCHWARTZ THO«. SEALEY H. G. PA YNM JAMES ADAMS ALFRED ALEST C. GOODWIN F. SHAW, Jtjn. LA URITS HENRIKSEN A. G BARTLETT H. G. DORRINGTON THOMAS BAKER ISIDOR ALEXANDER. ST., MATTHEW'S Parish Children's Exhibition.—Plants for' Registration will be received at my House, Hobson-street, any time before Wednesday, the 16th instant. THOS. H. WEBB, Hon. Sec. niTY;,OF ,AUC XL A N D. ERECTION OF BUILDINGS ON HARBOUR ;, , RECLAMATIONS. Notice is. hereby given that all persons com menoing to erect Buildings on the Harbour I Reclamations within the enlarged City Boundaries,-from Franklin-street, Freeman's i Bay, to St. Barnabus Point, Parnell, without I giving due notice to the City Surveyor, and ' obtaining the necessary written permit, are I liable to a penalty of Five Pounds for every ' day upon which they shall so offend. .mV" P.A.PHILIPS, | Town Clerk's Office. Town Clerk, j September 20,1878.



- S__SsS * "" ——__■> _____ TO J-i6t, FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE To Let, in good order, pleasantly situated in the suburbs; 6-roomed House for sale very cheap, m perfect order; 5-roomed House in Ponsonby, ™ew. 5"\ sale» with allotment 50 x 100 feet, a most desirable residence; also a 4-roomed eK^t'"-^- Partington, House arid Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. rnOXET, in York-street, a Four-roomed ,r__7__w Co. ttase, with workshop; rent, 8s 6d per week.-A PB ly R.Hartley. Nelson-street. TO LET, a two-roomed and four-roomed v>-- Coitefejrent, 6s and Bs.-Apply to Mr. Rogers, foot of Grey-atreet. A LADY, having more rooms than re • v (luired. would gladly let one or two fur nished; no children: terms moderate.—For ___ddrg_____ apply at this office. . O LET, Dairy. Farm at Surrey Hills Estate. Newton, good Dwelling-house, large cow-sheds, with every convenience, and 85 acres of land; position unequaled.—Apply to Robert Rose, Hobson's Buildings, Shortland street . . '■ 0 LET, a convenient 5-roomed House, ' situated on the best part of Newton Road. Apply to Mrs. Mclndoe. Cash Store, Newton. TO LET, a House and Shop in Wynd ham-street, near the Catholic Chapel.— Apply to Mr. Buchanan, Wharf. TO LET, with immediate possession, a Eight-roomed House, with every conven lence.—Apply at Grafton Road Store. MHO LET, a partially furnished Bedroom; Jr _.a, n, el _.ei'i?' gentleman preferred.-Apply Mrs Oakford. Wakefleid-street rriO LET, Shop and Residence in best -_» part of Wyndham-street. Rent, 15s.— Apply, j. m. Lennox, Estate Agent. - For Sale. 4?__{\(_ "BOOT and Shoe Manufacturing i-^VV. Business for Sale, very cheap owner leaving Auckland at once; about £200 re quired.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan FOR IMMEDIATE SALE.—Le_ii"and Good-will of private Boarding-house in good order; a respectable trade; large vegetable and fruit garden.—Apply to Ashton and Son, Insurance Buildings. I TT.OR SALE, a Portable Sawing Machine J_ for cutting down standing timber, made by Ransome & Co. in England.—For price and particulars apply Dr. Munro, Wellington. RA ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all _JM_/ rich land, fenced, sub-divided, and in good glass, with a splendid bush run, House of i rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland Btt'66t. I FOB SALE, > Fancy Goods business already established in a principal thoro ughfare.-App!y Star office.j ' _!£_4££'. —Excellent Farm of 88 acres oFFirat c*y-S_ _J _». class Land, all fencedand in grass, half-acre orchard, plenty of ornamental trees. House of 3 rooms, large dairy, stock-yard, &c. Terms easy.-S. Vaile, House. Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. ■P4-AO ~M°.UNT EDEN, 3 acres of Vol &jr*z\j V. . came Land, all fenced and in grass, garden, and orchard, with House of 5 rooms cow-shed, 2400 gallon cistern, &c.-S. Vaile! Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-street. Tenders. QITY OF AU CXL AND. Tenders fob Engine Requirements at Pumping Station. Town Clerk's Office, rrv,- _.. _~ ~ ... October 11,1878. _,o„ c olt,y Council will receive tenders until ■ 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, October 16, fo?the above (for a period of twelve months), in terms of spciiications and conditions at this office. The Cpuncfi do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. . Town Clerk. T ° E u-_i-^ p E R s- Tender for the Erection of a School Build- S*S at Howe-street (Auckland West No. 2 School District), wifi be received at the Office of the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auck land until Noon of WEDNESDAY, 23rd October instant. Plans and specifications at the Offices of Mr Mahoney, Architect, Queen-streec. CBUJ' im' VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. mENDERS for the Erection of a School «t«,_»nSF ßoffs^ T_3s" B'? om-S wm Lereceived at the Office of the Education Board, Wyndham s?% ek Auckland, until Noon of WEDNESDAY 23rd October instant. Plans and specification may be seen at the £ _l™? f £\f • oard ' S. on application to Major I^ON^Chairman District School Committee, VINCENT E. RICE, ' Secretary. rpENDERS for the Erection of a •n .Tocher's Residence, at Papakura will be received at the Office of the Education or WEDNESDAY, 23rd October instant. Plans and specification at the School, Papa kura, and at the Office of the Board VINCENT E. RICE, __^ Secretary. mENDERS for the Erection of a SCHOOL rp._J.US n, t nd Te. acher's Residence at Tatjhoa, will be received at the Office of the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland Mstont 10011 WEDNESDAY, 30th October P^nsJ a?<i specification may be seen at the Office of the Board, or on application to Mr. Eyre, Chairman of School Committee, Tauhoa VINCENT E. RICE, _ Secretary. OEPARATE SENDERS will be received a_7 »* Office of ■ tte Education Board, W AJ?r <iS a _I?" street' Auckland, until WEDNES DAY, 2_rdmstant, for Alterations and Improve ments to the School Buildings. F 1. Kohekohe (Waiuku) ". 2. Waipipi ._ 3. Waitangi « s Pewfications to be seen at each School and at the Office of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, , Secretary. TENDERS for the Erection o_T~a n-r ■ ,T^ACi^. S; S RESIDENCE at KOHEKOHE (Waiuku), will be received at the Office of the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, untal Noon of WEDNESDAY, 23rd October instant. Plans and specification at the office of the Board, or at the School, Kohekohe. VINCENT E. RICE, , ; ; Secretary. piAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society o-O A V principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane, Mortgages and Loans negotiated.. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT AR TH ÜB' S,' MART. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, r, J%? e!%' Pigeons, Canaries, small Pigs, fee. Good Cattle Dog. PRODUCE. — First-class Canterbury and Waikato Potatoes, in lots to suit purchasers, first-class Flour, Otvtmeal, Bacon, Hams Butter Cheese, Beef, Pork, Onions, Carrots, Oats, Wheat, i-ton Biscuits for Pig or Poultry Feed, Eggs. ALSO, 9 cases Canterbury Hams and Bacon, in cloth. GROCERIES, &c—Superior Tea, in r-alf chppts and boxes. Cocoa, Chocolate. Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Corn-flour, Starch. Soap, Candles, < Blacking, Pickles, Salmon, TGbacco, Biscuits, Peel, Paper, Oil, White Lead. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT one o'clock P.M. ' I Several lots of second-hand Household Fur niture and Effects, in good condition, well I assorted. American Timepiece, with date | director, Gilt Timepiece, under glass shade j Dresser. Carpets Matting. Glass and Earthen- I ware, Bedding, Pictures, Pier Glass, Carpenters i Tools. A large assortment of New Furniture - Handsome Rimu Half-tester Bedstead, Iron Bedsteads Sewing Machines, a superior Piano, Jewellery Watches, Gig Whips, Fancy Goods Clothing, Boots, Tinware. ' TO-MORROW. AT SIB B Fn.'S MA R T LOWER QUEEN-STREET ' . AT 10.30 O'CLOCK. 1 OA SACKS BEST WAIKATO JL*FHJ P TABLE POT Vi'QKS. Upset pr.V , 50 Canterbury and Wairoa Cheese i 20 cases Sydney Orangvjs, ex Hero | 100 sacks N.Z. and Fiji .raize ■ ' I 500 bags Bran, Pollard, and Flour • ; 100 Kiche Mutton Hams, ia cloth * , 10 half-chests Tea, finest quality in liouor. I :.-■_■ Unset price. d.p„ la lid. I 50 boxes Tea, 100 bags Sugar ! Beef. Rice. Currarits,,].aisi_!3 ; Kerosin^, Soip. Candles 1 ton Hams and Bacon 40 bags Canterbury Potatoes. '■ .!■ GEORGE SIBBIN.