It should not be brought on at so late a P<Mr Buckley explained that the 'bill itself provided for'the protection of all existing rights. , ~ , , Colonel "Whitmore said the natives had no rlgh* to minerals on the foreshore. Theirs -was merely a fishing right. Full provision was made for the protection of their rights. Maori members in the Lower House were satisfied with the bill. After a lot of discussion, the bill was referred to a-Joint Committee on Bills. Bering a discussion on the Timaru High School Bill, Mr Waterhouse hoped the Can terbury members would not have a free yboionel Whitmore said the Canterbury •merabers should do as the Otago members used to do on the subject of reserves, not have their fights an full Council, but have them out in a room to themselves. He would take care to provide a room for Can terbury members. PAHNELL 11ESERVES BILL. Colonel Whitmore gave notice just before the adjournment of the Legislative Council that he would move to-day that the Parnell Eeserves Bill be read a third time on Fri day next. , ~ . The "New Zealandcr" says the action ot Inspector Goldie, re rotten fruit, is an ex ample for Auckland.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Uorrespondeut.)

NEWCASTLE, this clay.gS The Attempt to Thzsw a Train os tlis Line. Figget, the man suspected of attempting to throw the train off the line, was captured yesterday, and has just been brought in by Detective Doolan. Fe violently resisted. A wheelbarrow snd mile pegs were used, and the destruction of both passenger and •goods train was attempted. Detective Jjoolan has had his eye upon him for some time past.

TAURANGA, this da

Judgment in the Compensation Com i, on the tlaim for £60, Firth Wrigley y. the Town Board, was given this morning in favour of the Board, the plaintiff to pay the coats, amounting to 13 guineas.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

{PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

WELLINGTON, this clay. The ship Wairoa, 92 days liom London, is at the Heads. DENOMINATIONAL EDUCATION. A long and interesting debate on the question of religious education was con cluded in the Diocesan Synod. The Rev. Mr Coffey's motion, to the effect that any system of public instruction which did not Include the Bible as a text look was eminently unsatisfactory^ was negatived by the Synod on the express ground that it did not go far enough. The majority of members declared their strong and i unalterable conviction that religious teaching ought to form an essential part of any educational system, but the\ differed aa to the shape in which, that opinion should be expressed ; and ultimately none of the forms of words suggested met with the Synod's approval, although the members present appeared to be unanimous in their concurrence with the spirit of both the motion and the various amendments. THE WRECK OF THE FELIXSTOWE. The following telegram has been re ceived by Messrs Bethuue and Hunter, Lloyd's agents, from Capt. Bendall, Marine- Surveyor, and Capt. Sellars, commander of the Zealandia, dated Otake, 16th October, 9.15 a.m. :—"Surveyed stranded barque Felixstowe; no chance of saving her. People are now employed saving the gear and stores. We recommend sale as quickly as possible. Leave by coach to day." These gentlemen went xip by the Jane Douglas to survey the unfortunate VGSSOI THE TRAMWAY. No less than six thousand persons were carried on the. tramway yesterday. OPENING OF THE RAILWAY. At nine o'clock yesterday morning the Governor and suite left by special train for Featherston to formally open the line between Wellington and the Wairarapa. A large number of the guests who were so signally disappointed on Saturday last, when the break-down of the line effec tively spoiled what would otherwise have been a very brilliant opening, again made their appearance ; together with a. detach ment of the Artillery, who went for the purpose of firing a salute, and other wise "assisting" at the celebration. Altogether the party numbered about 200, including a much larger number of ladies than on the previous occasion. Amongst the passengers there were the Hon. ,Mr Fisher, and Messrs Bunny and Beetham, the representatives of the Wairarapa dis trict. On the whole, however, members of the House were conspicuous by their absence. His Excelkncy was received at the station by Mr Lawson, the commissioner of railways, who took charge of the special train. The arrange ments made at the station by the General Manager, Mr Stone, were very satisfactory, and everything passed off without a hitch. The train was drawn by two engines, which were gaily decorated with flags, etc. The train arrived safelyat Featherston at 1 p.m. His Excellency was received with demon strative loyalty by a large crowd of people, who had assembled to welcome the visitors.

[PRESS AGENCY].

CHRISTCHURCH, tins day. BIRDS FOR NEW ZEALAND. Mr Bills, the well-known ornithologist, arrived from Australia in the s.s. Arawata, and proceeds to England on Behalf of the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, for the purpose of selecting some £200 worth of birds. The railway authorities hope to be able to run through trains to Dunedin to morrow. FISHING LICENSES. Twenty-four fishing licenses have been taken out this season, which commenced yesterday. At a meeting of the Fire Brigade last evening it was resolved to ask Dunedin to take part in the demonstration of the 6th. A chess match with the Wellington clubs is arranged to commence on Saturday evening. RAID UPON BAKERS. A raid was made upon the bakers yes terday for the purpose of making an analy sis of their bread. Of 12 samples, 10 were found very good, one indifferent, and one very bad. ■ Steps will be taken against the maker of the latter (which was also found of very short weight) under the Adulteration of Foods Act.

NELSON, this day. RAILWAYS CONSTRUCTION. At a meeting held yesterday evening, it was resolved: " That this meeting cordially. approves of the determination of the Nelson member to use every form of the House in' opposing the Railways Construction Bill, unless the Nelson and West Coast section of the main trunk line is included, and an appropriation made."

WANGANUI, this dp.y. FIRB. 35A dwelling house belonging 'to Mr Ha'-rison Uibson was totally destroyed by fire last even ing. It was insured m the National for £200. The furniture was all saved.

GRKYMOUTH, thisday. NHW GOLD DISCOVERY. l Dr Hector has examined Langdon's line of reef, and has full confidence that the discovery will lead to the opening out of an extensive reefing district, as the slate formation is con tinuous for sixteen miles in a straight liae from Langdon's Creek to Canoe Creek. Jfivejdistinct lines of reef have been already discovej:ed, and itis reported thatsome extraordinarily rtohspaol mens hare been sent to town from the head of the Ten Milea Creek, which would appear to upport Dr Hector'B opinion. (

CITY COUNCIL MEETING.—(CON TINUED).

■ I The ordinary meeting of the City Council waa held yesterday afternoon. Present :—His Worship the Mayor (chair), Councillors Fleming, Thompson, Crowther, Peacock. Hay, Isaacs, , Buchanan, Waddell, and Cosgrave. Napiee-street.— The application of Wm. ' Downs for repairing s. footpath on which raia j water lodged, waa referred to the surveyor, i with power to act. Slaoghteb House Lease.—On [the sugges tion of the Mayor, a sub-committee waa ap pointed to visit the ground, and see what was j necessary before coming to a conclusion upon ■ the lease. It waa resolved that the Mayor, i Messrs. Buchanan, Cosßrave, Poaeock, and \ Fleming, he appointed for the purpose. TCngine House Tenders.-The tenderers j for supplies to the Engine House were Messrs. T. 'and B. Morrin, E. Porter and Co., and Anderson and 00. They were referred, to the Su"-finatice Committee and Surveyor. j Drainage op Weli>slry and Other ; Streets. —Several tenders were received for i the drainage and formation ef several streets, 1 but bs the time allowed was considered too • short, it was resolved to extend it It *as i agreed that the Mayor on applicants desiring to ; withdraw, should open the tenders lodged in • th<jir presence, the tenders, in the meantime, to j be placed in the tendar-box. j RECr.AHATioir Strejcts.—Mr Peacock moved, " That it i« expedient for this Council to sfcftte I definitely what position it intends to take up in regard to the perm&nonr, formation o£ streets leading to tho allotments recently formed by the ! Harbour Board, knti, prior to suph a,nnounoe- j inent. that a committee from this Council be ' appointed to confer with. »oe from the Harbour i Board, for the purpose of mutual arrangement in the matter, and to report."—Mr Peacock epoko • «,t considerable length In »upport of his motion, and advocated, harmony of spirit between tho Council end the Harbour Board for tho public j good.—Mr Bucba^aiißaQoaded.—Messrs Thomp- ] son, Crowther, wcUidel, and indsed all the ' Councillors, offered opinions on the pubiect, to i which the jtiotw replied.—Mr Hay inovod as ' an amendment, " That all the words in the reHO- ! lution after ' these allotments' be left out."—The ■ amendment was aoproved, and Mr Peacock's motion, thus amende.-i, was carried. City Representation on Harboub Board. —Mr Peacock's motion, srKxmdedby *tr Hay, : regretting the action of the Harbour Board, in ; filling up tae vacancy which had arisen in j the city representation on the Board, I provoked a good deal of discussion. — Mr ' Crowther moved the following amendment: '* That the Cour.cil, under clause 11 of the Harbour Board A ct, accept?, its position, but | will endeavour to have it rectified."—The Mayor said the new Act provided that representatives of.the Council in the Harbour Board, on ceasing to be members of the Council, forfeited their se&fes qb the Hwboar Board.—Mr Thompson ob i^cted to lusaitins: the election of councillors.— Mr Fleming considered that aa Mr Masefield haa been a, conbeientipus member of the Board, he might continue in his position oe their repre sentatiTe natfl the end of the term.—Mr Thomp son rnovofi, " That no further ection be takeain the matter." —The amendment was loat, ai3>CK!S!«fc JPeacodii'S ko^oh was put and. osxried o» : jCj^S voices, fcrif &c flbUo-wtag form: " That 8p» Council, while iot calling in question law ability qr efficiency of the gentleman wuo has been elected by tiie Harbour Board to fill the vacancy resulting from the City Council election, regrets that in the I exercise of a merely technical powor the } spirit of the Harbour Board Act which refers to the representation of the City Council on tho Board, should have been directly violated by the election of * new representative." CouKOiiiLoa Isaacs.—This stentleman asked permission to retire at an early stage of the meeting, as he was suflerinK acutely in his eye*, — The rough minutes were rrad and the Council separated.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Ksq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

Close Brothers t. Charles W. Hall, claim £8 15a 7a, gJfooeKleß. Sir 8. Heeketh apne*rod for plaiinlfl, MJadroftd v. laiisr of personal interest in rosoect to hies household (iJEftiro »nfi hoace o* Wainganui, which up his income oC £3 Ha per -week.—Sir Nathan Cloae prored the debt, ooeta M Is: Hamilton Quinn v. O. Mia-wey Quintall, claim fll2 ISs, money lent, (Mr Jjusk lor plaintiff. Mr 8. Heek*th f-uid the defendant, who did sot deny the debt, wished the case adiourned until be should be in Auckland. Mr Quinn said to had coiae S3 miles to the Court for the purpose of preferring Uis claim. The case wea a&iaurnefi for a montfa, oa defendant paying ooste *Bd Bdjonpaa»«mt fe*€ ; Alexander Diagw«.ll v. John Napp»rfc, claim £9 Us, balanoe Of rent, (Jfcffr Colecoan forplniutiff). Mr William Flood, nscot fiar plninSiff. proved,! costs £1 Ids ; ThoooajS Uwttoa? t. Jsfon lAtitesn, claim *335, pro fessional {services, ooate lie ; Siunuol Meekhajn v. Danisl Munro. claim fit 11b 2d, goods, (Mr Thorno-fiw plaioiiff), oqat* 61 4* Ccl- ADJOURNED CASES. New Zealand Copper Company v Karris Hyams.—Claim £11 8s W, calls; somerfleld and Leek y. M. D. Alexander.—CLtim 3A fas Gd. JUDGMENT SUMMONS OASES. Joseph R. Smith v. E. O. Halstead.—Claim £22 183.—Mr Oolemwi appflfcriid for Mr Tolo for plaintiff.—Afir Frederick Georire iaoss informod the Court that Mr Hal*fcead had, this morning, signed a document, promising to pay £3 pe*r week, which plaintiff acceptsd. DEFKNDEB CA6B6. Jas. McKesaie v. Win. Holmes.—Claim £15 33 lid. wages.—Mr Heeketh for plaintiff. Mr J. B. Russell for defendant—Plaintiff stated that he wae lately master of a vesaei in the owner ship of ■ ofendant. He encased as master at £16 per month. • It was a verbal agreement at OaehuiiKa ou board tho >oat. Be commenced on the 17th July, a^d having moni s on account of the vessel, he paid himself out of it. He left the vessel on the 23rd September. .He had been paid n little over one month. 11a claimed tho balance on sending in his resignation, lie engaged with Mr James Holmes.—Ciross extunined by Mr J. B. Russell.—James llolmm, shipbuilder, deposed that he engaged the service of claimant distinctly at 51G per month, as there was went uncertainty about the length of time in which the boat would run. He was acting as agent, and was aot a party to his suit. Ho toid McKenzie that no notice would be reqnired on cither aide. On his leaving:, Mr Barnes made out an account, shewing what was due, if any thing1, to plaintiff, who naid he would return to the offloe for a settlement, but who did not come baok.—To Mr Hosketh : Thn crew were paid on the s&me terms, and did not ask for a month's notice. * William Holmes jun^Jiieposed that he was engineer on board tho boat, and that plaintitt had been negligent in the performance of his duties, »Hd they had. words in conaeauence. McKenzie called him some hard names; said he was not going to be humbugged, and that he would clear out at the Manukau. There was no agreement as to notice.—John Shaw, settler, of Mokau, had some nigs on board, and gave corroborative evidence. He was not acquainted •with McKeneie.—To Mr Hesketh : There was a delay caused by plaintiffs negligence in not getting & certificate at Taranaki.—T. GilflllaD, cook and steward, was engagedon board, but had left her—it was a happy release—like the captain he was sick of her.—George Wallis. fireman, save similar evidence.—Mr Ruesell said ho would not oall any of the reinaiuintr witnesses, but would leave the case in the hands of the Court.—Mr Hesk«th, in his address, contended that the lesignation ought to have been pro duced in Court, that would have shewn that Captain McKenzie believed that a month's notice w«is necessary, and that he had been engaged on thit term.—His Worship saidhe had no evidence to show who wera really the owners of the vessel. George Holmes, supposed to be one of the defendants, was not present, he could therefore only give judgment against William Hclmea.—Judgment for plaintiff, £1 17s 3d; balance over the month, costs, £2 3s 6d.

Anderson and Co. v. John O'Dowd, claim £22 8s 2d.—This was a claim on a promissory note and goods.—Mr Coleman asked for an adjourn ment in this case, as Mr Kisslincc was unable to ho present, owing to Indisposition.—Adiourned for a fortnight.

MR REES AT NAPIER.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(Per Press Agency.)

NAPIER, this day. After the termination of the performance last night at 9.15 Mr Ree3 addressed a large audience at the Theatre Royal. It was crowded in every part. He warmly defended the Government, and particularly Sir George Grey, with respect to the Maori franchise. He argued at considerable length to show that the opposition to the Maori franchise was| fostered by persons who were inimical to a settlement between natives and Europeans now existing; inimical also to the extension of the European franchise and laud tax. To prove the verity of his assertion respecting the land tax, he read a telegram he had received from Wellington stating that on Tuesday night Sir Dillon Bell had said in the Council, speaking of the Maori franchise clause,that '/ in voting for the imposition of a land tax in the Lower House the four Maori members voted for it ; without that the bill would have been lost." It was their (the Council's) duty to take care that it does not occur again. Mr Rees went on to say that that showed why the franchise was struck out. He dwelt strongly upon the point that the Maori franchise was no new thing. They had had it for years. He defended what was termed here repudiation, and gave a history of some of the transactions of a person against' whom those proceedings were being taken, which ■were termed " repudiation." Much of what he said received greab applause, but his de fence of the Maori franchise was not accept able to the bulk of the audience. After he concluded, Mr Cornford (solicitor) spoke in refutation of some ef Mr Rees' statement?,and read a telegram from Sir Dillon Be 11, as lows: "It is not true that 1 tioc-iLt d

I vote was exercised because the native vote lin the House carried the Land Tax Bill." There was tremendous applause. Someone wanted the name of the authority of the telegram to Mr Reee, but he refused to give it. No resolution was put to the meetiug. , [From our own Correspondent.] NAPIER, this day. Over a thousand people attended Mr Rees' i lecture last night at the Theatre Royal, on the Maori dual vote. With a few exceptions i he carried the meeting eutirely with him. It \ was found out afterwards that the small j interruption was caused by the supporters of the iniquitous land ring. Mr Cornford replied to Mr Rees in a very tame speech, and it was with difficulty at I times that the chairman got him a hearing, : and therefore had to cut his speech very ' short

THE "HERALD" AND THE HARBOUR BOARD.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

SIX, —What are we to think of the tissue of sophistry in this morning's " Herald" in the shape of a leading article? The in spiration is evident; " Blarney" is substi tuted, for argument and humbug for common sense. The writer has surely not read the Harbour Board Act, or he would never have committed hi<nself to such a manifest error. It is useless to discuss this matter seriously as the premises used and conclusion arrived at by your contemporary are obviously absurd. Hence I confidently apprehend that none of the ratepayers are deceived. One word of advice to the sapient writer of the aforesaid article : Be careful of forming conclusions and using arguments without ascertaining that your premises arc correct ; and see that the source furnishing the premises to form your premises is purein motive and disinterested. —I am, yours, &c, Ratepayer.

ENTERTAINMENT IN LORNE-STREET HALL.

There was a large attendance in tho Lorno- Btreet Hall last evening, to witness the concert in aid of the funds of the Christian Doctrine Society. The Very Rev. Father Fynes, V.G. and fathers McDonald and O'Dwycr, wore present. The entertainment commenced with operatic selections by the Hobson Band, under th« leadership of Mr MoComieh. Tho pro gramme was so lona:, the first part consisting of eighteen pie-cee, that it would bo impossible for us to spe^k of e«ch one separately. All did their best. To our mind, however, tho poubs of Miss bw-an, •' Kathleen Aroon'aud " Gather ing Shells," w<*re the be«t. Miss Swan vr*a encored, and b*-\g " Eileen Alwana" and a pretty comic song. Miss Martin's song, '" Once Again." i»as abo wt-11 aung. The recitation by Mr W. J. Napier wao faithfully given, as Is usual with anything he attempts. The instru mental duet by Messrs M. end D. Sli. than ! received v.eli-do»crv<*d applaußo. Part 11. tro* an amusing Xwce. "Which Shall I Man-y * by Mes«ra Teugue, Martin, and Boylo. Tkeew farces would no down lauch better if the gentlemen essaying them would learn their parts, and not have to be prompted from beginning to end. The entertainment cloaod with "God S<-ve the Queen," by the Hobtou Hand, the audience sma&hnf. There is »o do»bt tho large att^ndiince at tbeso entertain ments is mainly due to the. untiring exertions of Mr O. Mahcjn. Mil ite funl ciooci-veß the thanks of the inenibeiti of the Christian Doctriue Society.

-FTVEWING STAR, THURSDAY. OCTOBER



GftS is superior to every other material a 6. light-giving a«out, not only on account of Its brilliancy amd its cheapness, but becnnee it is safer, ecouoisiises time and labour, and is more easily uia-iaged. -A-moagfit ail classes of society it is in high favour; taking rank with thenecmsaries, rs well as the elegancies of life. It merits whatever can be said on its behalf. Those w.^o have enjoyed its advantages are alv&ye the most ready, as tfetry arc also the most competent to pro claim its praise.—[See Advertisement.!



WAWTffiD KNOWN, Mr. Dampier's Large Advertisement mil appear on the 4th page to-morexnv. ANTED, two Boys. — Gledhill's fffcclc-jr, Well«stey-etr««t. ANTED, a good Cook.—Apply at theOldHonaeatHomeHoteL '\ij ANTED, a respectable Youth, am V ? Assistant or Apprentice for tho Rofeait Fancy Trade. — Mentague'B Fancy Bazaar, Qaeen-atreet. WAJJTED, three or four good Labour ers ; hands accustomed to a saw-mill preferred.—Apply Union Sash and Door Com pany, Mechanics Bay. ANTED, Circular Saw and Break down Men.—Apply at once Union Sash and Door Company. WANTED, immediately, a Plumber.-— Apply to if. H. Keesing, Prinoess-6fcr«ot, Onehunga. ANTED, Volunteer Land Scrip.— J. B. Morpeth, ,>7o. 20, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, a Waiter. — Governor Brown Hotel. WANTED, a first-class Milliner.—Mrs Rountree, Welleeleyetreet. WANTED, Apprentices.—Mrs. Fargie, Dress and Mantlemaker, 93, Hobson-st. WANTED, a Groom and Gardener; middle-aged man preferred.—R. Keuls, ParnelL ANTED, a smart, active Boy.—H. 1. Posseneskio, Shortland-street" W"~ANTED~ first-class Drapers As- Giflfcants.—William Rattray, Draper and Clothier, CO, Quecn-Blroet. WANTED, a General Servant. —Crown Hotel, Grey-etroet. WANTED, a stout Lad, about 17, to deliver bread.—J. Hamilton, Baker, Albert-street. WANTED, immediately, a Nursemaid. —Mrs. Q. Lewis, Selwyn, Terrace, Parnell. El W' ANTED, a respectable Boy.—W. J. Offer, Bristol House, Queen-street. ANTED, a Servant Girl.—Apply to A. Laybourn, Fort-etreet, by 10 o'clock to-morrow. WANTED, an active young Man of Colonial experience to milk, look after horses, drive, and make himself generally useful. References required.—Mr B. Browning, Onehunga Road, Bpsom. TO PAINTERS.--Wanted, for Taur.--.iga, JL two good hands.—W. Phillipps anuSon, 95 and 97, Queen-atreet. ANTED, a Traveller.—Apply L. Phillipß, No. 3, Queen-street. " WANTED, Improvers to the Dress making ; also, a respectable Youth to deliver Parcels.—A. Linabury and Co. ANTED, by a respectable middle aged Man, a situation in a store to make himself generally useful; good reference.— Apply to JH, this office. ANTED to Let, a 4-roqnaed Cottage, rent 7s.—Apply to Mr. Rogers, foot of Grey-street. ANTED, a good General Servant.—. Apply to Mrs Harden, next S. Mark's Church, Remuera, after four o'clock. WANTED, a good General Servant for North Shore; country girl preferred.— For address apply to Mr J. G. Whittaker, American House, Queen-street. WANTED, a Boy to milk and make himself generally useful.—Apply next Friday, at Mrs. Pollock's, Queen-street. W ANTED, a Woman as cook and laun dress for hotel in country; good wages. —Mrs. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. TIT ANTED, a Mattress-maker, also a V T Draper's Assistant.—Holloway, Garlick and CrantvelL 'ANTED, a large Fireproof Safe.— Apply by letter, stating particulars, to 'Commercial," this office. W ANTED, in a Maori District (South of Auakland, if possible), to purchase a General Store Business —State particulars and prospects, and address "H." Ohaeowai Tele graph Station, Bay of Islands. WAN TED to Sell, alirst-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. A N T E Dy 30 First-class Bushmen. None other need apply GUTHRIE & LARNAOH CO. (LIMITED).



Q.LOVESI GLOVES. tJt!^,*" 01? 88 Josephine Cut Gloves, two-button, various sizes, at 2s 6d per pair, worth 4s; ditto at 2s per pair; 20 dozen ef Summer Light Fancya. all slees, 2s 6d per pair; 10 doa. reSly i. lot of Winter Stock clearing out at cost price • best Fanes- Faather-ftdged Ribbons. Cd^er yard worth Is; r hwse lot of Ladies' Silk Soarves at £ «aJ? h> worth 2s; a large lot of Flax Shirting at 8M per yard, worth Is Sd; Dimity, 7d ncr y^tuw,orth ls •" Dimity and Lano Curtains, wide width. Is Per yard, worth ls 6d; a lot of Ladies' White Handkerchiefs, id; ditto at 3d; a large lot of Ladies' Undwdothing at reduced prices; Shws« ?fT Hatß and feathers ; Children's fsh^w *d p!.rppr-worth ls ' Biue Linen for butchers' smocks, 2s per yard; a new lot of ™* ?l0^ e9 &>> BOia Rt leos than oost price. rft Si? *5S 9*«*Pe?t House in Town fo?Kid G ° J^- J™ Ple<** of Am«rio»n 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. Eyek. Knneskillen House, Victoria- W^ANTOD, 5,000 puriri or tetara Posts and 30.000 heart kauri, totara, ti-tree. wn/JS^ or hX Sbcik hirch Rails.—Apply to Larkin and cyßrinn, Contractors. Raipara Railway. WAIN TED KNOWN, that J. J. Odium late of the Barrel Hotel, Parnell, has taken poaeeesion «t the Royal Georpe Hotel, Newmarket, where he hopes fco obtain a fair share of public tnmport. W rANTED KJSOWN, corpulent gentle men can be supplied with Clothing up to 44 inches in the waiet, at Phillips' Clothing Mart Quoen-Btrect • i W' AN TED, lenders for the Erection of a House and Shop in Queen-street, Ona huaga, which -will be rooeived up to 4 o'clock on Saturday, 26th instiint, by J. D. Jackson, Ono httagja.. W^ANTED Known, that C. Brookes is it . prepared to supply all Mads of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better ttaan anr other house in town. A splendid lot of Indies' and Children's Kd^lish Goods at reduced prices Call at onoe.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dicfcer*B and City Hall. W A S IE D X M O W V TO TBABBEBirEW, MEOSAm.OB, AMD OSOHI&RS. MON«Y AJ>VA^CEBO In SUM • of ,S2 to J650 Oa peraoaai ««aa%, re-payable by weekly nstalmente, at 3U H. NJCUMKGE Auoktand Loan Omoe. 165, Qwsea^treet opp ite Savtogs \SJ ANTED OOWH, tftat£>. GGLDIE V v ie prepared tso D»»tply «.ll kleds of Tim ber oafl other Knilding JUaterials. Including Stsftiw, Dewe, MoulftiDge, Broad Timber, House Blocto, Poata, Ballfl, Har#wo«i yelloes, Shafts, Iron Hark *ad Blue Gem Laths, BhinKles. Sec, Sec, at tfie lowwt market prioe, at hia Yards. 'AW TED, Buyers for 2400Tbs. of the 2s. T«a extraordinary! which, though broken and wna'l, oontaine siftinga from fine teas, and gives out capital liquor. ~ «**-*.. My 2s. 6d. Family Mixture is a blend of rare', choice, and strong teas, comprising China, Java, and Aaawn. I* « ete»ag, full flavoured pungent tea, «ad jrivd« great Batusfcction. My "Very Rioh Deep Brown" 3s. Tea is a blend oomDrfefng some of the choicest growths. Ts pretty generally known, and highly appre- SUEBDK. WHTTEHEAD. Tea Dealer and robacooiiist, „. „ _, Victoria-street N.B^-Ttta (*>W in original chesta, half-chests, and boxoa, or js«koked in Bor 12 lb. tine. My own mirttuis. OB&ON QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY. A BALL, in omneetion with the abovo, will be ptvun, in the Catholic Institute, on FRIDAY, 18th October. Dancing to commence at 8.80. The membea of the Company and Band are invited to appear in uaiforna. N.B.—No money taken at the Dooe. No l&disa admitted without a circular. G. B. BOYLE. Secretary. f\ N SALE. NOW' LAN DING, Xx " Fameaatli,' 200 CASKS ENICPHT BKVAN & BTURGSTa CEMENT. ORUKHSBSANJC ft 00. 18, Qaeen-otaseiL AnckJaiid. October 17,1878. "rTTTTfe aim liwt, on Building staasty «w«» A- Xr principles, or on other termo to unit bon-etroeo.—C. WilU*«Dßon, BJstftte a^ent, Vul can lah*. Mortswaes and Loans Degott»ted. A^aRS, OBSERVE!—Day Books " epeoially made for the Trade. Mußic ana Magwrfire, »nd every other kind of Bind ing . L©djrer», Day Bwokeand Register* «v i,kd by William Leys, next, Kvsajiua Bxab. Ofnoo Wyndham-«aroet. IS. 3D. per DOZEN.—AIe and Porter Bottlea Purchased in any qujintity.— Ehrenfried Broe.. Queen-street lOfc>T, between Auckland and Mount i Albert(suppo»edtohaveboenleftinacab on Saturday afternoon), a Purse containing be tween £3 and &l in notes, and half-flovereign.— Finder will be rewarded with 10s.—R. C. Green wood. Market House. OST, on Monday, a Jet Bead Necklace, between Symonds and Wakefleld-Btreets. —Apply at thie office. ~W O T I C E. MR. T. TURRELL Wishes to inform his customers, and the public generally, that he has digpoeed of his BRANCH MUSIC BUSINESS to Mb. W. H. REED. Mb. TURRELL'S Business will be carried on for the future in his OLD BHOP, opposite the " United Service." Just Opened: A Largo Stock of SHERT and BOOK MUKIC, NEWSONGS, NEW PIECES, NEW DANCES. Music received from England and Australia every month. Instruction Books for all Instruments. Just Arrived, per ' Famenoth':—Five Cases of Books of General Literature, Stationery, &c. Purchasers of large quantities of Goods of any description will be aupplied at greatly reduced prices. A large discount allowed to Teachers and Country Libraries. A few of Alexander's Harmoniums to be sold cheap. T. TURRELL, music, book,. and stationery warehouse, Opposite the United Service. N.B.—All orders for T. Turbell, Jun., to be left at the above address. QTRAYED from College Road, on the k} 14th inst., a blue and white Cow branded "S.N."—Anyone returning the same to Mr John Owen. College Road, will be rewarded. MARRIED Lady, accustomed to tuition, who has a small select clas3 for young ladies, is desirous of obtaining three of four additional pupils for advanced branches oC education.—Address, Alpha, Box 90, Post Office YOUNG Men's Christian. Association, Wellesley-street.—Week Night Meeting This (Thursday) Evening, 7.30. All are invited. MISSING FRIEND.—The Lady who exchanged a nice Silk Umbrella for a very inferior one, on Monday last, in the Pon sonby 'Bue, wilt please return to George the driver. g nnHANKS.— I beg to convey my best JL thanks to the kind friends who so carefully aßSistedin removing my furniture and eifecta last night from the fire at North Shore.—S. M. Green. 3'F James McKimmib would support his . Wife and Child, it would be more to his credit than advertising her undeserved. Sucking" pig, sucking Pig, shoo Fiy, Blancmange, &c, &c., at Chas. Burton's Restaurant, To-morrow (Friday). nno LET, a comfortable two-roomed Cot- JL tage in good repair; good well.—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage.—Apply to C. Major, Wellealey-Btreet. I&TAOANCY for two Gentlemen.—Apply V Myrtle Villa, corner of Cook and Nelsoa streets, three minutes walk from Queen-street. R. SWALLOW begs to announce that he has vacancies for two or three Pupils (Pianoforte, Organ. Harmony, &c.l—Eden Cres cent, October 15, 1878. TQ I V ID EN D. The Auckland Shareholders of the South British Insurance Company are notified that their Dividend for the last half-year is now Payable at the Heed Office, Qneen-street. A. BOARDMAN, October U, 1878. Manager.



For Sale. FOR SALE, or Lease, " Hunston Hall," a large and comfortable residence in One hunga, with 3J acres of land.— Apply to Captain Symonds, or Mr. Aifcken, Land Agent. FOR SALE— A First-rate Old Established Baking and Confectionery and Biscuit manufacturing Busi ness, well situated in a populous district, doing a large family trade. The premises are Freehold, consisting of a lar<?e shop, with commodious dwelling-house, bakehouse, store, stables; cart sheds attached. The working plant, machinery, and fittings are of the best description. Satisfactory reasons for selling, for full particulars apply to ' J. M. & J. MOWBRAY, Queen-street. _ O~BE SOLD ADJACENT~TO~THE MANGERE RUN, 50 acres of "Valuable Land, diyided into two Paddocks, with frontage to main road.—Apply to Stak office. «?T|QA —FARM of. 10 acres o7~Rich Level 3& JL«l> VF. Land, all fenced in, 3 Paddocks, all in grass, 5-roomed Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty, &-}.. 28 miles South of Auckland.—S. Vailo Land Agent, Shortland-street. OIV FL —A CHANCE for a Working Man. £0 S OOi For Sale, 4-roomed House and large allotment, Ponsonby, on very easy terms.—\J. Williamson, Kstate Ag*nt, Vulcan Lane. 4»«jj» 10s Pffiß ACi-iJS.—BO acres flrst-claas <&>><j Land, lh miles from Opotiki township..— 6. "Ve^o, Latnd agent, Sh«rtl»«id-Btr©«t. £»X|OK —Excellent Farm of 88 ecree of First cSrsLOtr. Uasa Land, all fenced and in grass, hnlf-fscre OTchurd, plenty of ornamental treea, Houeo o£ 3 rooms, lacge dairy, stock-yard, &c. Terms easy.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortlaod-ofcroot. jpCM\(\ — PRWTTY~and well-finished Cottage jjAiJyj. o f 5 ro oms and ecallery, tank, &c, with freehold corner allotment, 25 minutes walls from Post-offioe.—B. Yetfle, Hoaoa «id Land AROnt, BborUan<3-street. iSOKyfK — WKLMJUiIjT HOUSE of foui d&nJzrxr, rooms and wash-houoe, &«., with freehold eilotenect 50 x 100, ».t Mount Kdon.—S Vitile. Hfffcoe aad L&n6 Agent, fcihorttaad-etroet I}AS\£\ -MOUNT KDBv, 3 acres of Vol 3&^st\yv.y, oanic Tiand, all fenced and in grass, garden, and orchard, with House of 5 rooms, oow-ehed, 2400 gallon cistern, &c. —S. Vaile, Lauid and Estate Agent, ShorUand-etreet. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. SALTS OF RURA.L LANDS. At the Crown Lands Office. Auckland, oc MONDAY, the 18th day of November, 1878, at th* hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. SCHEDULE. Parish of Awrrrr (South Head of Manukas Harbour): Lot 124, 181a.; 125, 128a. 3r. Up.; 12C 29a, 2r. 32p.; 127, 92a. 2r. 31p.; 128, 101a. 2r. 18p.: 129, 84a. 3r. 3Cp.; 130, 123a. 3r. 32p.; 131,101a. Or. 17p.: 132, 87a. Sr. S7p.; 13i, 129a. Or. 10p.; 135,138a, Or. 37p.; 136, 95a. Or. 15p.; 137, 87a. 2r. Bp.; 140, 51a. 2r. Description of Land: 12-1. Very broken, nearlj all heavy timber, puriri, &c., no water. 125. Very good soil, slightly broken, well timbered and watered. 12G. V cry good soil, well timbered, puriri, karaka and other timber, well watered! 127. Very good soil, rather broken, fern, puriri, karaka and other timber. 128. Soil good, rathei broken, principally fern land, some timber puriri, &c., watered. 129. Land of good quality, portion much broken, portion undulating, wel] timbered. 190. Land of very good quality, por tion much broken, portion undulating, wel] timbered.' 131. Good land, portion undulating, portion very broken, well timbered and watered. 132. Very rich soil, well wooded, chiefly soft woods, not much water. 134. Land of good quality, well wooded, with a few kahikatea trees near swamp, rather broken, but wet watered, 135. Very broken, soil, good, heavily timbered with puriri. karaka, and other soft woods. 136. Very rich land, undulating, partlj wooded and watered. 137. Very good land, nearly all open, some timber, puriri, and othei soft woods, watered. 140. Laud of average quality, well watered, small area of soft wood, much Broken. Parish oir Waimana (Whakatane District) Lot 275, 248a.; 276, 225a.; 277, 300a.; 280, 2GOa.- 281. 282*.: 282, 276a;! 283, 100a. Third-class Land: Lot 278, 4«2a.; 279, 747a. Description of Land 275. One-fourth swamp, remainder broken, fen and buah hills, soil good, bush consists of rata, to-wa, rimu, pukatea, rcwa rcwa, and manuka. 276. One-third swamp, raupo, toetoe, and flax, remainder broken, fern and bush hills, soil good, bush as in 275, i acres of good kahikatea. 277. One-third swamp, raupo, toetoe, and flax, re mainder broken, fern and bush hills, soil good, bush as in 275,1£ acres of good kahikatea. -278. Very broken, fern and bush, hills, with some swamp, toetoe, fit for rim when cleared. 279. Very oroken, with the exception of land or Waimana River, bush as in 275, good manukc bush on flats of river. _ 280. One-half swamp tootoe and raupo, remainder broken, fern fine bush hills, soil good, mixed bueh. 281. One-thirc swamp, remainder broken, fern and bush hills soil good, bush consisting of tawa,- rata, rimu. puriri, and pukatea. 282. One-third swamp, do. do., do., a little bush, mixed as in 281. 283. Ai swamp, but good land when drained. Uretara Island—Ohiwa (Parish of Wai mana): Lot 281,181a. Description of Land: The soil is generally of a light, Bandy nature, of goot quality, covered with fern and tupaki: the por tions near the beach at north end are wet ai spring tides. Paiiisii of Waioeka : Lot 7G, 20a.; 211, 50a.*" PARisn of Makarau (Kaipara Di tvict): Lo: CO, 172a.; 74, C6a.; 94, Cla.; 95, 87a. Description o: Land: These lots contain valuable kauri timber Parish of Waiuku West (Otaua Creek) Lot 115, 30a.; 110, 50a. Description of Land Level, covered with kahikatea bush. £1 ar acre upset price for the above lots. PARisn of Ruapkkai'bka (Kawakowa, Baj of Islands): Lot 45, 183u. Upset price, £2 ai acre. Description of Land : Nearly all swamp vith a kahikatea foreßt growing in it. Th< whole of it is subject to flood, and is difficult t< drain, but when drained the soil will be o) excellent quality. | Parish of Opahehe : Lot 165,202a.; 1C8,178a. 170, 108a. 2r.; 171, 181a. Description of Land Undulating, covered with bush. Upset price £1 an acre. Parish of Witangamarikto : Lot 192, 101a Upset prioe, £1 an acre. Parish of Koheroa : Lot 10J, 100a.; 105, 98a Description of Land: Land of good quality chiefly fern, with a few patches of bush in the heads of the gullies. Parish of Pukekohe: Lot 62, 27a. Ir. 8p Description of Land: Level, soil good; three fourths swampy ; 10 acres bush. Parish of Mangatawiitri : Lot 176, G3a. 3r 19p. Upset price, £1 an acre. Description o Land: Undulating, covered with bush. Parish of Waincuototo (Pungapunga Block near Whangapaua Harbour): Lot 8, 167a.; 9 181a. Description of Land : Undulating, tim bered. Upset price, £1 an acre. Note.—Plans may be seen, and further par ticulars of the Land obtained, on application a this office. Terms of Sale-;— One-fourth of purchase raone; to be paid at time of sale, and the balance withii one month thereafter. Crown Grant fees to be paid on completion oi purchase. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Crown Lands Office, Auckland, October 11,1878. The following parcels of Laud will be offeree for Lease (for depasturing purposes only) bj publio auction, at this office, on MONDAY, the 18th November next, at the hour of 11 o'clock ir the forenoon. D. A. TOLB, Commissioner of Crown Lands. BAY OF ISLANDS DISTiUCT. Tunapohepohe and Patunui Blocks, containing 2548 acres (third-class lands). Upset price per annum, £22. MaNGONCI DISTRICT. North part Puheke Block, 5000 acres (third class lands). Upset price rer annum, £5. South part Puheke Block- 10,000 acres (third class lands). Upset price per annum, £10. N.B.—Terms of lease, 21 years. Bent to be paid yearly in advance. The whole or any portion of these lands may at any time during the currency of the lease \>s resumed by the Waste Lands Boavd for the purposes of occupa tion or selection. •jj] A R L V C L^O S I N G. On and after this date, my Establishment will be Closed at 2 p.m. on Saturdays. M. MCJROHIff, Teilor, Shortland-street. 12th October, 1878. t-CKX1 IGTOTICE TO SHIPPERS ,J^^v 11 PER ANNE MILBANK. tJSsM&t^' In future no~Car"go will be re ~-irTrß«i-»rt™iiM ceived after 10.15 a.m., under any pretence whatever. ,_ J. CASEY & SON. -j^TEW ZEALAND LOAN AND J-l MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the First Call o One Pound per Share, on the Fourth Issue of the above Company, will be payable at its various offices throughout the Colonies on FRIDAY, the Ist day of November, 1878. By order of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLE?, s Secretary.



to Let. TiO LET, that large aud commodious three-storied House, head of Parnell rise, containing 14 apartments, all newly papered and painted, and in efficient repair. Being b, corner house with frontage to main street, and a com manding view of the harbour, &c, it is ad mirably adapted for a select Boarding-house, ana such accommodation is much wanted in the neighbourhood. Rent moderata-Apply to . adaml/ayboukn, Fort-street. HPO LET, several Houses in and around ■ *~Z*>, "^-street, containing from 4to 10 rooms gg^gtreasoaable.-Apply to By. Neale, r|P O xTLET' a < ottage on the imbi • ™^f Road > with hnM-ecre of grass ad^slppiggg^ef,^ tenant-For i HPO LET for a term, or FOR SALK, a JL comfortable House of 8 rooms. iq ieafield ; S|o^The%oe^a Ito"d-T- *»«>* fpo LET OR LEASE, a Boarding House JL at Aratapu, Wniroa, Kaipara. — For . particulars apply to Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, or to R. Monk , Aratapu, on or befora 23rd October. ' mo LET, a large Shop, with Dwelling- JL house, corner, of Welle3ley and Lorne | streets.—Apply on the premises to W. Crowther. TO LET, Daily Farm at Surrey Hills Estate, Nevtton,. Rood Dwe7l£ng-hou*e, 1 large oow-fiheds, with every convenience, and 85 acres of laud ; position miequalecL—Apply to Robert Kose, Hobson's Buildings, Shordand . street. I Tenders. j [ |^IITY OF AUCKLAND. \y j TiSKDKRS FOR FORMATION ASD i DKALNAGE WOEKS. The City Council will receive Tenders until 1 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, for Drainage and Formation Works in Wellenley ' street (between Elliott and Hob^n-streeta), in 1 terms of specification, plans, and conditions at ' the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to aooept ' the lowest or any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, October 17.J1878. . niTY OF AUCKLAND. J \j . TENDERS FOR FOTtMATIOiSr AND PBArSAGE WORKS. The City Oouncil will receive Tenders until '. 2.30 p.m. of WKDNESDA.Y. the 30th inst, for ' Drainage and Formation Works in Nelson street (between Ocok and William-streets), in Wellingtca-straef, (ostrvveen Hobson and Union 'r streets), and ia Upper Union-etreet (between Wellington and Nelaan-streete), in terms of [ speeLfications, plans, &n& conditions at the office of the City Surveyor. ' The Council do not biad- themselves to aooept the lowest or any te*det ' Tenders to bo endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offloe, October 17,1878. i _ [■riITY OF AUCKLAND. 1 Endowment Loan Debentures. The City Council 'will receive Tenders, until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant, for • Forty-five £100 Endowment Jjonn Debentures, : ; bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent, pay ' able lialf-yearly. Tend«rs will be reoeivedfor ■ one or more pebosrtenes. The Council flo rwt bind themselves to accept - the highest or any teader. 1 Full purticulais upon application. I P A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ■ Town deck's OfSoe, Octobar 11,1878. i BOROUGH OF ONEHUNfGA. , _g3 Tenders are invited for Repairs to the One - hunga Block-house, in acoordance with speoifl , cations, which may be seen at the Borough • Office. > Teudcra, enclosing a deposit of 5 per cent, on • amount, to be lodged by 7 p.m. of MONDAY, 1 the 28th Ootober current. 1 JOHN GEO. HUTCHTNSON, » Town Clerk. 1 15th October, 1878. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. [ Tenders are required up to noon of TUESDAY, t^o sth of November, for the Erection of a Brick . Store at the corner of Victoria and Hood-etreets, 3 Hamilton, for Mr N. R. Cox. [ Plans. &c, may be seen at my office, and . duplicate drawings! and specifications will bo t deposited at the office of EL Allnght, Engineer, (Jueen-stroet. Auckland, on and after the 20th iiißtant. t THOMAS H. WHITE, f Architect. Hamilton, October 11,1878. TO B U I L D E RS. 1 Tenders for the Erection of a School Botld ing at Howe-street (Auckland West No. 2 ■ School District), will be received at the Office of the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auck » land, until Noon of WEDNESDAY, 23rd ' October instant. j Plans and specifications at the Offices of Mr. 1 Mahonby, Architect, Queen-streec VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. ' mo JOINERS AND CABINET . JL MAKERS, Tenders will be received until noon of TUKS , DAY, 22nd instant, for Cedar and other Fitting 2 for Mr. G. Aicken, Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Stichbury's Buildings, . Queeu-etroet. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. f Tin O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of MON -1 DAY. 21st October, for the erection of Photo . graphic Gallery, Queen-street, for Messrs. Clarke Bros. Plans, &c., at my office, Stichbury's Buildings. EDWARD BARTLEY, £ ' Architect. y. Meetings. 1 —— BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. ■ — Notice is hereby given that the HALF YKARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Pro prietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 29th day of October next, at noon, for the , purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 30th instant, the Election of Directors, and for any other business that may be brought before the meet , ing. • By order of the Board of Directors. 3 D. L MURDOCH, 1 , General Manager. Auckland, September 18,1878. IT is hereby notified that the Honourable James Williamson and Captain James Stone have given the necessary notice that they > are Candidates for the vacant seats at the Board ot Directors. 9th October, 1878. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The' Transfer Books of this Bank will be Closed from WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant, till TUESDAY, the 29th idem, both days , inclusive. ' . D. L MURDOCH, ■r, 1 ~t r, - General Manager. ; Bank of New Zealand, , Auckland, 9th October 1878. ESTATE OF G. H. STBLEY, OF TE AWAMCJTU. Creditors are requested to meet at M^°T ffl(! c o T9-MORROW (Friday) AFTER NOON, at 3 o clock. ; L. D. NATHAN & CO. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District will be held in the Newton Hall on Friday, the Ist day of November, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To elect a Trustee in place of Mr 1 Cherry, resigned. JOSEPH WARREN, Chairman. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. An Emergency Meeting will be held, at the Visiting Brethern invited to attend. th OctoKs^ 8- WALKER' R'W-M-



I^TEW LOCAL SONGS!! -Ll NEW LOCAL SONGS!!! "THE S T R A NG E B," By Martin Swallow. 28. 6d. " LONG IT IS, LOVE, SINGE WE PARTED, By D. Cope. is. "SLKKP, BABY, SLEEP," By Lambert. 2s. ON SALE at W. H. REED'S (late tuerell), QUEEN-STREET. £&" Orders for New Mtjsic promptly attbnded to. A UCKLAND & ONEHUNGA BUS.' Plowman's Time Table : Leave Auckland Leave Onehnnga. 11 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. ON SAL ~E Bx Lapwing: « AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES FAffiß/NKS' UNION SCALES „ CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (J-chests SAMUEL COCELRAfIB & SOK. ~ H. N. A EBOTT ' FORMERLY OF THE " WAITEMATA," And more recently of tho "CITY CLUB HOTEL," Has much pleasure in announcing that he haS purchased and teken possession of tho Corner of * QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STREETS, AUCKLAND. mHIS SPLENDID HOUSE wiU be JL found replete with every modern comfort and convenience for visitors, and at the present time is in all respects the MOST LUXURIANTLY FURNISHED and ELABORATELY APPOINTED HOTEL in the Colony of New Zealand. In order, how ever, to keep advancing with the times, the .Proprietor has determined to spare no trouble or expense to enhance alike his own reputation and the already well-earned fame of the EffJLT_ E:.P SE R :_V ICE, hence it is his intention to immediately makQ EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS, which will include— MAGNIFICENT BILLIARD ROOM, SELECT BAR SALOON UP-STAIRS, CLUB, COFFEE, READING, and DRAWING-ROOMS, UNITED _SERVICE the Hotel par excellence of the V®~ BILLIARDS. MR. ABBOTT begs to inform the lovers of the '' Board of Green Cloth " that he has ■ RETAINED THE VERY EXCELLENT TABLE purchased and personally selected by Mm during his late visit to England from the world* renowned manufactory of MESSRS. THURSTON & GO. WHOLESALE. gAMILYAND BOTTLE DEPARTMENT. A apeeial feature will be made of this depart ■ ment. Mr. Abbott has had TWENTY - THREE TSARS' COLONIAIi EXPERIENCE in the Wine and Spirit Trade, which should offer a substantial guarantee that the rafafe*. ments of the public will be carefully and faithr. fully attended to. The Proprietor would reepectfully caU atten tion to the yjJgJZg_P-A-SSBD_STOC^: of WINES and SPIRITS now on hand,' including the following:— BRANDY— Hennessy*s, Marteu"6, Do Laage Fits (fou£ star), Hennessy's (three star), Bisquit De Bouche and De Laage flasks WHISKEY— Kinaian's LL, Dunville's, Sootoh—cf the best brands and blends RUM— Red Heart, White Jamaica, lodides', Pine Apple, Rum and Shrub GIN— Henke's stone and white glass, London . Unsweetened, Wolfe's Schnapps WINES- Old Tawny Port, vintage 1851, spectoUy recommended to invalids, by medical gentleman; Amontillado Sherry, &c. 5 ' Australian, all kinds CLARET- Margaux, Chateau Pomye, Tod HeatieysV St. Emilion, St. Julien, &o. MOSELLE— Deinhard's Sparkling HOCK— Deinhard'a Still CHAMPAGNE— De Lossy, Rodcrcr's, Moet and Chandon's, Cliquot, Seckback's Imperial, &c., &O. BURGUNDY— Nuits, C. Polack SAUTERNES, very choice, F. Desbonne Vermouth—Noilly Pratt and Co. Absinthe. CYDER and PERRY, in bottlo and wood, res Devonshire LIQUEURS— . Curacoa, Aya Pana, Kumnel, Maraschino BITTERS in variety POCKET FLASKS— Rum, Gin, Wines, Tea ALE and PORTER of the best brands ENGLISH ALE always on draught LATEST NOVELTIES— La Maladetta, Fleur de Alps, Orange, Cherry and Ginger Brandy, and a very small stock of OLYMPIC NECTAR. And all other quotations equally low. COUNTRY ORDERS, accompanied with Post Office Order punctually attended to. Assorted Cases of Wines, Ales, and Spirits at wholesale prices. N.B.—The many friends of JOHN HANDLEY for seven years Cellarman with Mr. Hkncock' will be pleased to learn that Mr. Abbott hag retained his services. SPECIAL SPORTING NOTICE. »^S^^,^^i!2!S^.t?^YJ^ l ,.f^6,sTOrting busi ness for so many _years under Mr. Abbott's direction, will in future be transacted with the gg^^B^gß.J4tPde,_rgj;ul^av^ : ndjitontion at THE UNITED SERVICE. ~ . MR. ABBOTT, in conclusion, ventures to nope that in his new house he will be favoured with the same land and liberal support he has for so many years received from the public of Auckland and the travelling community, and which it will ever be his constant Btndy and pleasurable duty to deserve and retain. H. N. ABBOTT, UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, ' AUCKLAND. ;" TO-MORROW. ORANGES ! ORANGES 3 ORANGES ! S (Ex Coronet, from Rarotonga.) L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, * 10,000 ORANGES. In Lots tq suit; Purchasers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 11 a.m. PARNELL RISE, H O U S E H O L~D~F U R N ITURE AND EFFECTS. R. A RTH U R HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at Mr. "W. Steele's Boarding at "fo'clMSm 186' °D Saturday nexfc >19tQ «»st!. The Household Furniture and Effects, con sisting of Parlour, Dining-room, Bed room, and Kitchen Furniture Uh te n asilß,^ & s.arth6nWßrß; tal^