with three or four years ago. He referred to the great feeling of distrust springing up in the Government service.

Mr Fox objected altogethertothe^ttipil.e ~of the Government making these trivial matters Ministerial questions, so that mem bers were unable .k^ express independent opinions. It seemed to: him that the Go vernment was endeavouring :to raise up in

this colony a kind of secret tribunal—a sort of thing like the Council of Ten in Venice. If thia sort of thing went on, he should not be surprised if some morning some high officer of the GoYeroinent was found poisoned. (A laugh). He objected altogether to this secret system of Govern meut, and referred to the evils which had resulted in the North Island from the secret personal system of Government. It was most illogical lor gentlemen to get up and use the tv quoque argument. It was a mean form of argumeut. The'lion, member for New Plymouth had said he (Mr Fox) had done something; of the same sort some years ago, but -what had that to do -with the .question? He had stood his trial, and the hou. ni'omber for New Ply mouth was one of the men who supported him, and by his vote declared that the Government did right.- What was the use, then, of using such arguments. He pro tested altogether against dragging in theee " delicate negotiations " on every occasion, when the House was never informed what the negotiations were. It was not true that the Government had shewn that they were specially capable to be entrusted with native affairs. The only fact they referred to in proof of the statement was a survey of the Waimate Plains, but there was v telegram on the table which put the saddle on the right horse with respect to that matter because it proved indisputably that the survey would have been completed before now had the present Native Minister last session not stopped the survey initiated by Major Brown. Ho twitted the Premier on having gone back from the position he took up when matters were Isuat before the House, wheu he declared the Government would not shirk inquiry, and in conclusion he hoped that the independent members would show their sense of disapproval of the secret system the GoTernment sought to in-augurate. The motion was-negatived on a division by 47 to 22. The following is the division list :—

NOIS, 47. —Messrs Baigent, Ballancc, Barff, Barton, Bastings, Browu (Tuapeka), Brown (Ashley), Bryee, Bunny, Carrington, Cutten, De Latour, Digrian, Fisher, Feld wick, George, Grey, Hamliu, Hobbs, Heslop, Hodgkinson, Kelly, Macandrew, Manders, McMinn, Montgomery, Murray, Nahe, Oliver, O'Rorke, Pyke, Reeves, Saunder«, Seaton," Sh&p, Sheehan, Shrimski, Stout, Swauson, Taiaroa, Takaraoani, Thomson, Tole, Turnbull, Wallis, and Wood. ATEB, 22.—Messrs Atkinson, Bo wen, Brandon, Fox, Gibbs, Henry, Hursthouse, Johnston, McLean, Murray - Aynsley, Ormond, Richardson, Richmond, Rollestou, Seymour, Stevens, Sutton, Teschemaker, Wason, Whitaker, Williams, and Wool cock. SUBSIDIES TO LOCAL BODIES. The following notices of motion on tne House going into Committee of Supply were yesterday given by Mr W. A. Murray, member for Bruce:—l. (A) Ttat more reve nue should not be raised by general taxation than is sufficient to meet the existing liabili ties of the colony, and the efficient and economical performance of the legitimate function* of Government. That local taxa tion should provide for local requirements, and that State subsidies from taxation to local Government bodies should cease. (B) That property specially bene fitted by public expenditure should be specially taxed, and *.hat all such property should be taxed withoa t exception. 2. That all money raised under the Land Tax Act shall be devoted to repay to the consolidated fund and deficiency between the interest on the cost of railways, provided always that in boroughs and counties whero no rail ways hare been constructed the whole of the money raised under this Act within the borough or county shall be paid to the borough or County Council respectively. CAPT. MORRIS AMONG THE LADIES.

Captain Morris, M.H.R., yesterday went by mistaka into the ladies' gallery of the Council, and remained there listening to the debate until the itjesaenger reminded him he wag trespassing,on feminine preserves. " Snobbishness.v* the word Mr Joyce applied last night to a Canterbury member, describes their general disposition. Mr Joyce was speaking at the time to the amendment proposed by Mr Wakefield, to the effect that the Mayor of Timaru should not be ex-officio member of the Board to control the High School of Timaru. In the " book of snobs" there are " Military snobs," Clerical snobs," and a variety of other snobs dcscrib&d, but there are no •" Canterbury snobs." . . Mr Wakefield very properly rose to a point of order, and uttered in a telling tone the monosyllable'• sir." Mr O:Rorke, who -was in the chair at the time, forthwith directed Mr Joyce's atten tion to the impropriety he had been guilty of in applying such a term to members of ' that House. . " Mr Joyce withdrew the offending epithet, and substituted as an amendment " they are exercised by an exclusive spirit and hold among themselves that no man should oc cupy a high public position unless he belongs to a particular set. The hon. member for Wallace expatiated upon the utter ruin that would fall on all municipal institutions, and th» introduction of class legislation, if the Mayor of the rising town of Timaru were prohibited from occupying a seat on the Education Board. Fortunately for the welfare of the colony, and despite the exclusire spirit of Canterbury members, the clause in the bill is. so passed as in no way to interfere with the ex-officio honors of the Timaru Mayor. THE FINING OF THE HON. MR ROBINSON. While the Hon. Mr Robinson's case ot contempt was under discussion yesterday, he wasjconcealed in a corner of the strangers gallery listening to the strictures on him self DIRECT TRADE FRANCE. The "New Zealander" regarding the arrival of the French-ship, St. Louis, from Bordeaux, says it offers an opportunity of opening up a direct trade with France, especially in brandies and wines.

VARIOUS BILLS PASSED. _ In the House last night the Married Woman's Property Protection Act was made an order of the day for next Wednesday. The Public Reserves Act Amendment Act was read a first tims, and second reading asked for Wednesday. In the Timaru High School Bill a clause was inserted providing for payment of £500 annually out of the proceeds of reserves tor secondary education in Canterbury. The billpasMd. The Bank Holidays Act passed with an amendment inserting in the schedule all holidays mentioned in the Act of 1872. The Taranaki County Special Loan Bill, which empower the County to borrow on security of certain lands for forming and metalling junction roads, was amended so as to prevent the power of sale and passed. The House adjourned at one a.m.

BURTON'S AUSTRALIAN CIRCUS.

The opening performance of Burton's Aus tralian Circus took place last evening in the tent erected in the Market Reserve. There was a good attendance, notwithstanding other places of amusement open to the public. The programme was a good one, comprising feats of horsemanship by Mons. Loyal, George Gilharn, Young Roma, Young Australian, Little Queensland, and Mdlle Le Rosiere. The acrobatic feals of Messrs Walhalla, Lazelle, and Maffit, were performed to the evident satis faction of the audience. The stud of well trained horses and ponies were shown to gocd advantage, while the clowns,. Messrs Max, Rinkle, Maffit, Bernardo, and Wilson, w®?e successful in keeping the audience a*Dused. The performance cpncluded with

the exhibition of Mr W. Barlow's troop of educated dogs and monkeys, which also created a deal of merriment. The .perfor.-, "maSce" will" be "repeated at .the same ? place this''evening, and a matinee wiH be given on ■Saturday afternoon.

FLOODS IN THE SOUTH.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

5,000 SHEEP WASHED DOWN

(Special to the Star.) . j

, DUNEDIN, this day. It is estimated that 5,000 head of sheep were washed down the Waitaki during the last couple of days. The papers continue to be tilled with distressing accounts of the floods. Contradictory telegrams are just to hand from the Clutha. One says the water has fallen 2ft during the day ; and another, dated later,, says it is just at its .height. Official telegrams say the station yards at Balclutha and Stirling are a perfect wreck. Between Balclutha and and LovelTs Flat the line in many places is 3ft deep. The Waitaki river is reported to be a sight worth seeing. The whole space between the north and south approaches to the bridge for the railway is filled by a seething, rushing tor rent of clay and coloured water, nearly a mile wide, and'running at a speed of something like 30 miles an hour. The river was yester day about at its highest, if anything perhaps scarcely so high as on Sunday though quite up to the highest mark of the previous Thursday. The principal stream is on the Canterbury side, where water pours down with such speed as to back it self up. The surface of the stream is assuming a convex shape, the centre being from 2tt to 3ft. higher than the outer edges; and as it ruches under the bridge an immense volume of water ttriking against the cylinders mounts up, which roars, and seethes, and foams around their caps. The bridge itself is in no danger, a* the surface of the stream is a good three feet below the girders. People in the district think the bridge has been exposed to 'the maximum likely to be pat on it Account* from all parts' of Southliud are very distressing. The Matama was never known so high. The townships of Gora and Wyndham were completely submerged. The railway was under water for miles. The Mataura and Waitaki bridges are reported gone. The streets of Queenstown had four feet of water in them. LOSS OF LIFE. Two lives are reported lost. Mr James Mitchell, a surveyor, was drowned while attempting to ford part of the Waitaki. William Lawson, a very old Southland settler, when his farm at the Iron bridg* was submerged, took refuge in a hay-stack on Saturday. His neighbours, foreseeing the danger, urged him to go into Wallace town, but he refused, saying he was well prorisioned, and had no fear. Next day he was not to be found, and from appear ances there is no doubt he slipped off the stack and was drewned.

EARLY CLOSING.

(To the Editor of the Stab.)

Sib. Now that we have a movement in favour of the above, wouldthatit would beoomo general. What pood ro-iBOn exists for such lute hours. especially on Saturdays', when shopping could be done by nioe o'clock at the latest, without inconvenience to any 1 Some will s-ay o»ch tradesman has the remedy in his own hands : not so, unless he ia independent of his tr*<le for a livelihood. But by an agreement among trades people the result oonld be attained, although the same object, in. c. easier manner, would be secured if all would shop eaxly ; not go topUoe* of amusement and leave their shopping until after wards, as a good many now do. If those who enjoy Bhort hours would reflect that uome tradespeople, on Saturdays, are at work seven teen hours, and iraag'jje themselves in a similar position, an alteration would soon be effected.— Yours, etc., R.

PARNELL MAYORALTY ELECTION

The folio wing is the report of the Parnell ; meeting on Tuesday, crowded out of our | last night's issue : — ! Mr Coleman, in response to calls, ascended i the platform, but after expressing a, desire ; to give Mr Melton the privilege of speaking j first, he sat down. As the Mayor did not ; appear Mr Colernau again came forward, ! amid loud applause. Mr Golernan said that, j though a candidate, he did not relieh iciere | speechifying; and he had not, therefore j been in any way instrumental ia getting up j the present meeting. He did not ccc among ! the "audience some of the chief promoters | thereof. Beiug a candidate for the position of mayor, he felt it was due to the , burgesses that lie should address them ou j matters of general interest and importance, j chief among which w«us the financial con- j dition of the Borough. At the preseat j time the revenue from rates amounted to j £800. Their bank overdraft was £350. j Compensation claims were involved by iin- i provements to the amount of £1,500 ; (ironical cheer*,); and although there were j many wealthy people living in the Borough | it must be Kgarded asa poor one, through the j lack of endowments, &c. He therefore felt ; bound to advocate, as the fundamental basis of successful local legislature, the principle of strict ' economy; on these grounds ke opposed giving the Mayor any salary. We had in the past opposed such expenditure, and promised if elected, he would refuse any such offer if it were made. (Loud cheers.) Guided by past experience he would approve of securing the services of a competent engineer, on some such system as adopted by several Road Boards, viz., by paying such officer a percentage on work done under his guidance. Respecting the equitable distribution of borough funds, Mr Coleman felt sure that none residing in : the front street would_ take offence at his expressing, his opinion that too much attention was given to that thoroughfare. He would be an advocate tor back streets receiving a larger show of future expenditure. (Cheers.) He believed that complaints or requests preferred to the Council should receive immediate attention; and* as far as pos sible- ratepayers' requirements should be anticipated. ' He would say that Mr Strange had in the past always been very prompt in attending to any required improvements. He trusted that in the future administra tion of borough affairs they should be spared such a blunder and such waste of funds as had taken place in Rutland-street East. (Voice: " Strange's folly.") Mr Coleman next dealt with the sanitary ques tion, and after referring to the large powers given the borough as a Board of Health, gave his opinion on "water supply and drainage." He said that although some had latterly referred, to these things as as original idea, these important works ■ would have been undertaken long age but for want of funds. Respecting the water supply—its necessity! Who was short of water? and who would receive chief benefit? After alluding to the difficulty of «ivintc the bulk of ratepayers who bore cost any advantage from the supply, Mr Coleman went into the cost of such supply, showing that it would cost some £2,000 to lay pipes, &c, as far as the Bishops corner, after which they would have to arrange for the supply of water Their present rate of Is in the £ was the highest according to law, and to carry out either the drainage or water scheme they would have to raise a special loan, and to do this they would have to poll thedistrict. If it pleased the burgesses to raise such loan he would, if elected, do his best to give effect to their desires in the matter but would make no promises as to Drainage The subject was beset with difficulties and needed to be well considered betore taking action Mr Coleman referred to a sugges tion made as to the most 'satisfactory system of introducing a supply .of water into Far nell It was that the City should lay the mains into Parnell, and all who desire to avail themselves of the, supply could do so On the same .principle as they take m pros only those paying for the- water who Sea it and to who°did not benefit by its Sad not to pay. ■(Cheers).^ Respecting valuations, as dissatisfaction had been ex pressed, he intended to suggest tne re udoption of the excellent Road Board sys

tern. He certainly thouß ht. sucK was, the only method calculated to «v# genei-^sat isfaction. Bof <> re the.ratebook, jwas.clfisefl. "ratepayers were invited to iiieet the trustees, andatnte- any-objection, to the assessment of their '.property ; such a course he highly approve*/' By adopting such a systezn the antagonistic feeling would be avoided, and contests in the Assessment Court would not take place.- In-alluding to compensation claims, Mr Celeman said he would be wil ling (if elected) to act between the Council and claimants, in order to effect a peaceable and inexpensire settlement; aud. would de cide fairly aud impartially. He compli mented the present Mayor, Mr Melton, on the action taken by the latter to secure endowments for the Borough. Himself and the Mayor had tried to obtain a grant of land in the Patutahi block—they wanted 2000 acre*, but were refused j they were, however, willing to take leas, lie (Mr Coleman) approved of au effort ■ being put forth to obtain the Native Hostelry property now held by several people. The terms of the holding were, to keep the Hostelry in repair. He considered the Paruell Borough entitled to jurisdiction over such property, and to any financial benefit to be derived theretrom, respecting beautifying the Borough. He approved of fencing the triangle, aud planting it with trees. (Ap plause). Mr Colemau introduced the tram way question. He would approve of the Borough holding out inducements to any company. who would be willing to con struct a tramway from the City to the top of Parnell. He approved of the tor mation of a road from St. Georges Bay road to the beach road. He _ strongly objected to any offensive use being made of reclaimed laud in Mechanics Bay. Mr Colemau explained the way in which the foreshore had been abstracted from local jurisdiction. He would endeavour to secure a portion of revenue arising from the same. If elected he would endeavour to perform , his duties consistently aud to their satisfac f tion. He knew the office of Mayor of Parnell would not be a bed of roses ; there were somewhat difficult and harassing subjects to be dealt with. If the ratepayers thought ho could efficiently perform the duties of Mt-yor, and elected him to that office, he would endeavour to show their confidence was not misplaced, and would use every exertion to promote the best interests of the district. Mr Coleman resumed his scat amid loud and prolonged applause. Mr Strange, copy book in hand, an nounced himself a candidate, and proceeded to read amid indescribable noise and con fusion, in the face of which he had at length to leave the platform. Mr Dargavillefwasiloudly called on, but did not address the meeting, which closed at au early hour.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

HAMILTON, this day

HAMMOND V. BEALE. The case of Hammond v. Beale was heard before Dr Wadding ton and J. B. Whyte Esq., J.P., and adjourned until Monday, the 7th inst. in consequence of the absence of a material witness, a warrant for whose apprehension has been issued.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. CHARBONNET'S -SECOND COKCKRT. Mdlle. Charl>onnct's second concert was crowded to overflowing-, and was most enthusiastic

MB. MACKAY'S DEPARTURE. Mr Mackay has left for Wellington, and will return in January to assist, in putting through the Piako and Ohinemuii lands at the Land Court.

Fatal Accident.

A miner working up the Moanatairi was killed a few minutes since by a fall of earth in the Red White and Blue. His name is either Pugh or Pelow.

COROMANDEL, this day. The report of the Tokatea hi the "Herald" on Saturday is a deliberate mis representation of facts. Royal Oak.—lt is reported that over two hundred pounds of specimens have been obtained from different levels, and there is a splendid show in the face. The mine is looking splendid.

RUSSELL, this da}-.

Sailed—Julia Price and Magic. Arrivals—Speedwell, Gem, Golden Isle, Policeman, Champion, Letitia, Spitfire, Whaugaiei, Phoenix, Mariner, and a fore aft schooner. .

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

DUNEDLN, this day.

ENTIRE SHOW.

At the Entire Show yesterday, General was purchased for 285 guineas, for the North Island, by McKinnou Bros. ROWDY VOLUNTEERS. The Volunteers held a disgraceful rowdy meeting last night, re the proposed National Association. The Artillery mustered iv force, and resisted all attempts of adjournment, and insisted on the Association beiug included in the carbine competition. Captain Stanley, in dis missing the meeting, said he was thoroughly ashamed of it. ..,,',:,■ ' There are groat complaints of the delay in forwarding rails for the uncompleted sections of the Southern line.

WELLINGTON, this day LIABILITY FOR DOGS,

Some time ago the Postmaster went into Pascoe's brewery, Wellington, when a fierce dog bit him, He was laid up for some we«ke from the injuries. He sued to-day for damages, and recovered £6 damages from Mr Pascoe and £9 costs. BASE INGRATITUDE.

Last night a cabman was driving along Dixoh-Btreet, when the horse shied. The driver got down, and found a man lying helplessly drunk on the road. He loused him up and said, " You will be run over or run in. ' The man. suddenly drew Ins knife. The cabman put up his hands to save himself. The knife struck him, cutting his hands severely. The man was .arrested and remanded on the charge.

(PER PRESS AGENCY.)

' ALEXANDRA, this day.': BIG NATIVE MEETING. :;■.; There is a large native meeting assembling at Kopua to-day, called by Tawhiao. All the Ngatima-aiapoto in the district will be present, with the chief, Te Wahanui, for the purpose of considering the present state of affairs, the results of the late meetings, etc. Major Mair left here this raorningen route for. Wellington. , .

WELLINGTON, this day, Sailed : Julius Vogel, for Kaipara.

PORT CHALMERS, this day. Arrived : Ship luvercargill, 82 days from Glasgow, with 377 immigrants ; all well.

DUNEDI^.', this day.;, UNIVERSITY EDUCATION. : ' The professional Board of the Dunedin University recommends the Council, to refuse assent to the proposal. of the Presbyterian Synod to found a chair of moral philosophy aud political economy, on the ground not merely that it is superfluous, but prejudicial to the best interests of-the_ University, as it could not fail to give rise to the impression through the colony that it was intended to subserve .sectarian or ecclesiastical purposes, ," ; .

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. EUROPEANS WARNED BY NATIVES. A boy and man have been stopped by natives on the mountain road between the new township of Stratford and Katemare. The boy says the native- threatened to shoot him if he proceeded. The man, Stewart,

says he waa-ajso obstructed f byjthenatives, on, JbherefowJie tomed J J^JfcwJTne. explanation. giy*n-of-4h»r*f»ir Itere "is"; thati these, natives, may possibly b* some of the parties but in search for Hiroki, and hare warned the man and boy that the murderer «w*s. «l»6ut,< and would prubably shoot them if fcb« went on.

' Further particulars have been reoeired r« the stoppage by natives on th« Mountain Road. Thomas Taylor was on his way fco Ketemare yesterday morning, and wken about .8 miles on the other side of Stratford, was stopped by some natives, who would not 'allow him to pass, and- ordered^ him back. He refused, but they compelled; and threatened to shoot, him. This, however, was prevented by an old woman, who inter fei&i: and would hot allow him to be killed. He is now 'at Stratford. The man Stewart was on his way to Ha>era when he was shopped -by natives and turned back. Ke save he would be afraid to go along that road now. The boy Taylor also says the natives warned him that even if he passed them he would be killed by a party of natives further on. This has given rise to the report that the obstruction to both man and boy was made in a fiiendly spirit, but as neither of them understood Maori they had mistaken the friendly words for threats.

PATEA, thia day. PATEA BREAKWATER.

Four hundred feet of rubble work on the breakwater, being constructed by Mr R. Dickson, formerly of Auckland, has tended to straighten the channel and give deeper water on the bar. The concrete blocks are being made, and will be laid in- deep water on arrival of the tramway material from Wellington. This will farther straighten and deepen the channel. Much regret is felt here at the deletion of endowments from the Harbour Bill. It is still hoped that borrowing powers will be granted to enable the first portion of the work to bo finished, and so put the district in direct communication with Wellington and other ports.

CHRISTCHUItCH, this day,

THEFT.

A man named Lawrence Dennes was arrested for burglary in the house of Thomas Patrick, for stealing a cash-box containing £13. He was Drought up at the Court, and remanded till to-morrow. CRIMINAL CALENDAR. The criminal calendar contains the follow ing caees -.—Four of laroeny, one forgery, one rape, one rnurier, thrae of arson, one malicious injury to property, o»© burglary, and one case of killing cattle with intent to steal the carcase. Damages having fcetn repaired on the line, the ordinary train is ruuaiug North 88 usual. TEMPERANCE HOTEL. pA meeting of ■Jmreholdeis in the pro sosed Temperance HoUl last night, re olved to advertise for a rite. 1,800 shares have been tafceu up, but the building will not be begun rill 5,000 are allotted. HOKITIKA, tbis day. THE MISSING STEAMER. The steamer Lionww was dispatched Southwards early this morning in gearch of the steamer Waipawa, now missing nine days.

PRESBYTERIAN SUSTENTATION FUND SCHEME.

A meeting of the Presbyterian congrega tion of this city was held in St. James' Church last evening, for the. purpose of receiving instruction in the principles of the Sustentation. Fund. The following minis ters were present :—Revs It. F. Macnicol (in the chair), D. Bruce, G. Brown, S. J. Neill, J. Macky, 6. B. Monro, R. Sommer ville, T. Norrie, and A. Carrick. The Chairman, in his opening address, said the object of the Sustentatiou Scheme was to provide a fund for tli« maintenance of a body of ministers, who would be wholly occupied with the work of the church.

Rev D. Bruce stated that the Scheme would have the effect of bringing forward many colonial young men as students for the ministry. E&ch congregation shall con tribute £200 or upwards, and the Presby tery shall assess the amount to be returned by each, which shall, if possible, be at th« rate of £250 per annum, to be paid quar terly. Congregations contributing £250 may be at liberty to supplement their minister's stipend. Each congregation con tributing £250 or under to the fund, shall receive not lees than the amount contri buted. Any surplus over £250 would go towards increasing the stipends of the. ministers of congregations unable t® raise £250.

Mr Bruce moved "That this meeting, recognising it to be the duty of the strong to aid the week, hails with satisfaction tho proposal of the General Assembly of the Church of New Zealand to establish a susteutation fund, with th_ view of securing to all clergymen a stipend of at least £250 per annum,and pledge, itsolf zaalously to co operate with the Assembly in carrying this proposal'into effect." j Hcv. J. Mackjr e«cond»i the resolution, which; was unanimously agreed to. On the motion of Mr f. Macffarlane, seconded by Mr T. Peacock, it was agreed "That this meeting heartily sympathises with the recommendation of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand, that all congregations should support this undertaking of the Church by means of periodical subscriptions; and urgently hopes that the ofice-bearers of th» severaljcongregations will, for this purpose, exert themselves to secure in each congrega-: tion an efficient staff of collectors."

During the evening the church choir, under the direction of Mrs Mitchell, sang a num ber of selections of music.

Mr W. J. Keen presided at the harmonium. The meetiuy terminated with votes of ;hanks to the ».iairman, office-bearers, and he choir..

THE MINSTRELS AT THE THEARTE ROYAL.

The: Cheevers, Kennedy, and Bent Minstrels repeated their programme last night at the Theatre RoyaL Several of the songs in the first part were sweet and beautiful, ©specially "'. Maggie Dale," by Mr Drayton; " Sweet ChiminK Bells," by Mr Campbell; and the "Sweet Bye-and-Bye," by Mr Venor R^d "Don't Get Weary," by Mr Cheevers;" The ; Mother to her Child," by Mr Roper; and the " Old Hat," by Mr H. Bent, were.of a different order, but all possessing merit, ,The, orchestra deserve praise for their musical selections, which were of a very pleasing, character. The original specialities of Messrs Cheevers and. Kennedy, with their wonderful changes, of character arid costume, were extremely lively and attractive, oausintc roars of laughter. -Lhey were in truth, a series of extraordinary, perfor mances, aDd among the leading features of_the entertainment. The sentimental song of Take Me Home," was a successful,production. Mr J. Drayton's descriptive ballad,**a given with. taste and feeling. Mr Thompson's violin solo displayed a mastery over that delicate instru ment, and received a flattering response from the auditory. Mr Reid sang the well-known song "' The .Anchor's Weighed," in a careful and appropriate strain, which some of our local sincere would do well to imitate. It was one of the best songs of the evening. Messrs Cheevers and Kennedy made * great hit in their donble American sand jig, which was clever and perfect in motion. An original sketch by Mr Horace Bent, entitled the "Lawyer's Cierk,"was full of life and the frequent repetition or Why didn't you say so,"by the author, who represented the tiresome, destructive, clerk, elicited the lauKhing approbation of the house. The whole concluded with the " Man from America," scenes in light and shadows, brought a capital enter tainment to a happy close. A new programme will be produced to-morrow evening, in which the name of Mr Simonsen appears aa a violinist.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.- THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Baratow Baa-, R.M.) JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFFS. - James Burtt v. Henry Robinson, claim.:£7,lo3, interests, costs £2 ia. (Mr Oonnell for plaintiff).: Henry L. Posßeneskie v. T.B. .Cameron, claim, £245, coat, costs £1 6s. (Mr Georgeiorplamtiffl. Holland and Butler v. Ziegler, claim, £19303 lOd, Koods.. oosts £2 103. (Mr. Qambie proved, Mr J. B. Kusaell appeared for plaintiff.) i JUDGMENT SUMMONS.CASES. . .-J. '. ."■ John Jeffrey v. George Warsman, claim,£l9 2s. (Mr George for plaintiff.)— Defendant .-deposed that he was an old soldier, who had served faith fully for maHy years in the army. He^ had tried very hard to get, employment, but had lailed.- !Mr George said he believed; thatl defendant

might hare got work it he-had tried tor it, but he^had been taking hia pleasure at Tairoa and other■ olioes-ffis^&OMliip'said the Court had evidently made no effort to pay. He must pay ate a mbnth. costs =82 4s 9d ; or failing, ,be im defendant, who went to Gisbome, hadsimce •on«ht".fM«h fields and pastures new," and his whreabouts was not known. Passed. Tn«*nh Hall v. Wm. Robmßon, claim, Hi vs.— MrThorS tor plaintifl. This wa« a similar oaae, and -was treated in the same way. DEFBKDED CASES. „ . „ for plaintiff, costs £2idß-". r IV a / dd, en 1 w and wm prior judgments against defendant and he would ask for ttme.-Mr Thorae "«^^! rather surprised at the request, m 1! was in receipt of £120 a yeav. and 25s a weekend board and lodging. He would ask that tte judgment stand as it ia, to whioh the.Court con ""j.^B. RueseU v. John ÜBon-"^la^ *i?; i»nt^-Mr Tyler tor plaintiff. Mr Keattey toi defendant.—Defendant, a resident in Durham Lane, repudiated the dobt,. and the "ffht of Mr Russell to claim.- After *; evidence had boon taken, Mr Russell, who merely desired to gel defendant out of the premises, withdrew tha claim for rent, and an order was mode for defen dant to leave -within 48 hours.—Costs fc^ r>9.

This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN,

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

SYDNEY, October 2. ■: Subscriptions towards the Intern* 'n»nal Exhibition have reached nearly £5000. Sailed : The s.s. Hero for Auckland. BRISBANE, October 2.

The names of the French convicts escaped from Noumea are Thiebault and Lesir. The search for the third convict, lost on Whitsunday Island, was unsuc cessful. ___^_

WASTE LANDS BOARD.—This Day

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Waste Lands Board was held this after noon.

"Waste Lakds Board. —The Chairman informed iii« Board that at the_ recent sale of Waste b-imis 2441 acres were sold, £927 was received in cash, and £1514 15s in scrip. Mr Tolc also recommended that a portion of the unsold lands be re-offered, which was agreed to. The Broomiiall Settlement. —Mr Firth said he had a matter of great im portance to bring before the Board respect ing the Broomhall settlement, which owing to certain changes, had to some extent become invalidated. He thought the present was the proper time for the Board to make representation, which he intended shortly to propose. The agreement with Mr Broom'hall was that he was to receive 50,000 acres under the Waste Lauds Act, under the deferred payment system, and that a clause should be enforced in respect of the conditions of the said agreement. After some further remarks, a long dis cussion ensued upon the matter, when Dr. Campbell moved the following resolution :— "That inasmuch as the distinct under standing upon which the Auckland Land Board entered into negotiations with Mr Broomhall for the sale to him of the block of land at the Thames was the introduc tions of a certain specified number of immigrants, and the erection of a specified number of houses; and inasmuch as it appears that Mr Broomhall is, or has been in treaty to transfer the rights granted to him to a public company, who may not carry out in bona fides the Broonthall agreement, this Board fs of opinion "That the Broomhall Validation Act no%r before the House might contain a clause embracing the original conditions of settle ment upon which this Board concluded its negotiations with Mr Broomhall before issuing the Thames grant.—Seconded by Mr Firth and carried."

Endowments for Skcul ac, Educ atiok. —Mr Firth referred to a bill about to be introduced in respect of the Borough of One huuga for educational purposes, in which it was probable he would in elude Arch Hill ; he thought it was a matter with which the board might very properly deal. Some dis cussion endued, and Mr Tole aaid that a recommendation might be made to the Minister of Lands for authority to set apart certain lands for secular education. The Chairman's suggestion met with the general approval of the Board.

EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 3



WH. DAMPIER'S Advertisement of 0 Wonden'iil Bargains will bo found on the 4th page to-morrow (Friday). X\J ANTED, a General Servant. Refe » V rences required.—Mrs Thomas Whiteon, Princes-street. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Clayton, opposite Domain Cricket Ground. Carlton Road. ANTED, a situation by a young girl to attend a lady leaving Auckland; handy at needlework.—B. Henry's Registry. WANTED to Rent or Purchase, atPou sonby. a five or six-roamed House.— Apply to G. B. Jones, St Mary's Road, or at Messrs. Masefleld & Co.'s. _^ _______ ANTED to Rent, a 4-roomed House within half-an hour's walk of Queen-st. —Apply by letter to SJ, Star office. ANTED, Farm Couple, wages £90 ; _0 Female Servants. ~ Hannaford's B^ißtry. ■ ■ '■ ■ ■ _ WANTED, a good Housemaid for the Albert Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED, by a single Man, furnished Bed-room. 'l 5 minutes' walk from Queen street.—Apply, stating terms, to " A.," STAB offlc»._ _ , :■ '' ■■■■; '■"■-. ■ WANTED, a respectable Boy.—W. J. Offer. Bootmaker. Qneon-Bb-eet. ANTED, an active young Man as Light Porter.—H.Atkins. __.__ WANTED, an intelligent smart active Youth of good address for the Drapery. Sh»lders and Co. ; ■ ANTED, a respectable Girl about 15, accustomed to children.—Mrs C. Palmer, Devonport. North Shore. , . WANTED, a General Female Servant; good wagea given.—Apply Star Hotel, Otahnhtt. ; TTTHB invite inspection to the lot of New VV and Seasonable Goods we are showing nDrwe Materials. Chintz, Plain and Striped Drill Muts. Fancy Pinafores, Hosiery, all at low prices, at R. French's Drapery Establishment, lobaon-street. WANTED, a respectable young Person to assist in a hotel in the. oountry.—Apply before _ o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Commercial Hotol, Sbortland-etreet. W ANTED, for the Kawakawa Colliery, Bay of Is'ands, an Engine Fitter; one accustomed to Locomotive work preferred.— Henry Gilfillan, jun., 10, Insuranca Buildings. ANTED, a pood Billiard - marker ; must have good references.—Apply at once, Greyhound Hotel. ■ ANTED, Junior Clerk.—Apply, stating salary required, with testimonials, to box 108, Post Office. npO DRESSMAKERS —Wanted, aDress X maker, fully competent to take full charge offa Workroom.— Apply to Mr Fry at Messrs W. Messrs McArthur and Co., Queen-street ANTED, Wanted, Wanted, Ten Servants for good places.—Apply Mrs Grlce, Newmarket. WANTED, a Night Porter.—Apply at the Waitemata Hotel. ANTED good Machinists; also learners.—Apply W. Parker's Boot Fac tory, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, good Tailoresses.—Apply City Clothing Mar*. 92, Queen-etreet. ANTED, an engagement as Lady's N_f*«; excellent references—Apply by letter to "Nur3e' this office. WANTED, a Man ; must be able to milk and do general farm work.—Apply i to Jc&n Soppett. •'....': RS. REYNOLD'S SCHOOL, Parnell. The Fourth Quarter will commence on I MONDAY, 7th October. ANTED, a smart Boy.— Apply to H. _. Possenea—le. Tailor. Shortland-street. WANTED, an Improver.—J. :W.' ~Garr' &Sons. _____ WANTED Known, Coombes' Guinea Trousers, to measure, are the best value in ttuv city.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street.



WANTED, a good man for the Hosiery Department; also a Junior Hand. — City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED, a good hand for the Hat Department —Apply City Clothing Mart/; 92. Queen-street. ■ : ANTED, a ; good Flat-bottom Dingy,' about sixteen feet.—J. W. Carr & Sons. ANTED, a Strong Boy, about sixteen. —J. W. Carr & Sons. : W ANTED, for the Newton Pottery, two smart Lads from 14 to 18 years of age. WANTED, a respectable young Girl as General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Cal vert, Mount St. Mary. | WANTED, an intelligent active Youth as apprentice for the Litho graphic printing department.—Schmidt and Co., Kngravers. Lithographers, and Printers, Vulcan Lune and High-street. \WT ANTED fqr."*Helensville, Sawyers V V and Sqnarei-s.—Apply to P. and I. Mc- Leod, Heieuaville ; or James McL ;llan and Co., Fort-street. , . WANTED, a good General Servant, als9 an experienced Nursemaid.—Mrs Thos. Kissling, Conqucsst Place, ParnelL \JL7 ANTED, for AVaiheke, a General V V Servant.—Mrs Henry Kissling, Conquest Place, Parnell. WANTED, an experienced hand for the Kancc Department.—Apply to Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. WANTED, a good Coat Hand.—Apply City Clothing Mart, 92, Queea-etreet. AH TED, a smart Lad about 14 to make himself generally useful on a pmall farm.—Robertson Bros., Grocers, Upper Syinonds-etreet. ANTED, a Gardener for Waiwera, an native steady man.—Apply on Thurs day at Mr. Ewington's office. ANTED Known, good accommoda tion, for Single Gentlemen or Married Couples, at Belfast House. Grey-street. HAT wiil the Men do when my Bs. Belltoppere, a<sd my 2s 6d Black and White Soft Felt Hats, are all gone ? They are going f*et, and are a wonderful bargain. Come and see my Boy's handsome different pattern Felt Hats at 2s; a great bargain also. Those men who have Been my Hats cannot wonder that the Ladies patro.'iise me as they do.—w. H. Dampier, comer of Victoria and Hobson-streete. \l7t ANTED, a team of young-working y Bullocks.—.a pp!y by letter only, to Robert Fcrgusaon, KorthernClub. two good Ploughmen.— Apply to Robt McLean, Bl ak House. WANT E D KNOWN. Jn»* Opened, One Thousand Men s India Rubber Ooata, _t 7a 6d.—Samuel Coombks, City Cubing Mart, 92, Queen-etreet. \&J ANTED, the Ladies to know that J. v j Williams has opened up another lot of Frilling for the neck, and a splendid assortment of Ladies' Black and White Lace Ties. The beet assortment in Auckland, and the newest style in Lasos, Ribbons, Silk Scarfs, Gloves, &c. —J. Williams, junction Queen and Grey-streets, pp»3 eFire-!>i 11. ANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A splendid lot of Ladies' and Children's Knglish Goods at reduced prices. Call «.t onoe.—C. Brookes. Blue Boot;, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City HaU. WANTED,, the Ladies and Gentlemen to know; I am now offering Great Bar gain sin New Season's Millinery. Hats and Bonnets from 2s 3d; Felt and Striped Skirts, 2s 6d; Ladies' Fancy Lace Ties from JOd ; Flowers. Feathers, and Ribbons, very ch^ap; Straw- Hats, lOd; Drees Pieces from 6d per yard; Ladies' Boots, from 6s; Maids' ditto, 2s 6d; Children's ditto, slightly damaged, 9d; Men* Spring-Bide Boots, 9s. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes made to order on the pre mises.—J. Simpson's Cheap Drapery and Boot House, Victoria and Albert-streets. ANTED KNOWN, tnatx). UOLDIE is prepared *o supply all kinvisof Tim ber aad other Building Materials, including Sa«hes, Dooro, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Harfi .food Felloes, Shaft*, Iron Dark and Blue Gum i^aths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cugtorn-house-Btrftet. ANTED, Ca3h Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prioas, and supply superior articles, especially Tbas. My Super lative Mixtukh at 3s per lb. is a trout. Kvery body should try it. I have a good Family Tea 2s and 2s 6d ; Refined Sugars, from 4id per lb.; Coffee roasted and ground on the premises fresh d*ily.—W. t3. Oollins, Grocer, Parnell. WANTE_r~TO SELL, Balance of a Pawnbroker's Stock, consisting of C'othirig, Jewellery. Gold, and Silver. Also House and Ground (freehold), for a lump sum, to be takea at valuation. Half Cash, balance within three years ; no interest. —A. • Heavey, Wyndham-street. ANTED Known, Gloves—Girls' Lisle Thread Gloves, from 5d per pair ; Berlin Wool.from 3d per doz; Purses 3d and id each ;|Silk Laoe. usual price Is 9d Der yard, but now sold by me at id, 6d. and 9A yard. This is the cheapest line of good Silk Lace in Auckland. A job line in L*>dies Cloth Dross Buttons at 6d per card of throe dozen. Ladies Leather Belts, now coming into fashion, reduced from the usual wrice of 3s to ls=, and la 3d eaoh. Hair Pin?, £<3 a box, in quantities of one dozen and upwards: much less to those who want to re-sell them again. I*dk« Lace Falls, 9d to Is 3d each ;. usual price, Is 6d to 2s 6d. New Dux Prince Arthur and Duke Collsxh at 6d per box, or 4s 6a per gross; sizes, 12,15, 15i, and 16, left. The->e Collars are the best value In Auckland. Hand some Puff Boxes at half-price; Violet Powder at London marked price; new make Ladies Drees Holders only 2d each. Alao regular Goods, viz.. new shaped Straw.Hate, little Boys do. Th« jigw make of Corsets i" good qualities. Ladies Underclothes very cheap ; Mo*giel Tweed for Boys best wear; a Cotton' Tweed wbich would make good school clothes, only Is 6d yard; splendid lines in Grey and White Caliooe. Muslins in Swiss and Book; Em broidery from id yard. Slate Glazed Lining only 4d a yard. Children's Garters, id ; Ladies do, 8d ; both splendid value. Towels, very good value, at 6d oach; Men's Braces, Is, and good strong Braces they are. Ladies and Girls Striped Stockings, White do., at 6d per pair; Children's Socks, 3d per pair ; Men's Merino Sock«, Is 8d and 1« 6d each; the best value I have seen in A'ickUnd. Men's Military-fronted White Shirts, soleiiaid value; Coloured Shirts, only Is 6d each ; Genuine Flax tfhirte, is 3d each. Other Goods too numerous to mention.— J. GRKKN, three doors from Thompson's Grocery Store, <_, Victoria-fltrqer, Auckland. WAST iS D KNOWN. TO TKADESMSN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONKS" ADVANCED in SUM Of £2 to SJO on personal security, re-payable by weekly. nßtalments, at I* H. NKUMKGB Auckland Loan Office, 16G, Queen-fltreet opp ite Savmsa Bank. ; "VTEW ZEALAND INDEPENDENT JIM GOLD MINING CO. (Limited). A Call (second) of Sixpence per Share has been made on the capital of the above named com pany, payable to the manager, at the office of the company, Queen-street, Thames, on Wednesday, ,11th October, 1878. thoshorsbrugH) ; Thames, • Manager. 30th September, 1878. T7"APOK! 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 Hale at T. & H. COOKE'S Furnißhins? Warehouse, b7, Queen-street. Samples free by pOSt. , __; ; ■VTBW ZEALAND LOAN AND 1^ MKRCANTILK AGSNCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the First Call of One Pound per. Share, on the Fourth Issue of the above Company, will be payable at dts various offices throughout the Colonies on FRIDAY, the Ist day of November, 1878. •' By order of the Board of Directors. FRKDERICK BATTLE V, .!-, ... . ■■ Secretary. ' Ji^O<(lyr&-—Seven-i-oomed House in the 7J& /w" V\ r citj (verandah); snlendid view; excellent garden, bricked ra'hs, well, and every convenience. Price, £200.—C. Williamson Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. TSTANTED KNOWN, amongst i the ■W enormous quantity of wonderful Fresh Bargains are—Ladies' Kid Gloves, Boys' and Infants' Hats, Lovely Ribbons. Men's Tweed Vests, Men's Grand Belts, Boys' Knickerbockers, Machine Silk (pheasant brand), a lot of Ladies Trimming (which;!-don't .know the name of),. &c, &c. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dampier, corner of Victoria and Hobson-street. ■_*-_. Q HIP H ALCION E, CAPT. ' xSißfe^ PARKER,® LONDON. .. __^^^^^" All .Claims against this vessel ; •■■wS^flS"" must be rendered In duplicate; at , our office, before noou of S\ TURD AY, the sth instant, or they oonnntbo rec"arnispd.'. ; ' CRUICKSHANK & CO. ! 16, Qneen-stre^t. AucMand, ' ... ! I October 3rd. 1878. WO, POUND REWARD. Ptolen or Strayed, from the Wyny«rd -Arms Hotel, a Cheanut Horse.—Apply to Wm' Hamley.



rfICJ. PATJL'S ORGAN FUN 33' ! J5 ! /CHORAL TJALIi.'-;" ---•■".', .... V" '-; -*--•' '.'"> • To-niihti. Ec^nigkt! : THURSDAY, 3kd October/ It r8 p.m. CONCERT BY B, PAUL'S CHOIR. Programme:-— ; ,:;; Part I. 1. Chorus—"Let the hills re- • -. , sound".. ■•.-.- .. .. Brinley Richards 2. Romance—"Retray me not" from ."The Hermit's Bell" .. A. Maillart ;, , ,'.'.,. . , MK.BUOOK. - , 3. Duet—" Sainted Mother " from " Maritaua" .. .. .. Wallace Mhs Reed (Miss Leaf), and Mrs Stajusr. _, Serenade—" Sing, Oh! rip- «,,„■' pling river" .. J. B. Wekerhn •■ Mrs Raynes. 5. Violin and Pianoforte— ~' , ■ ■■ "GrandDuoConcertante".. ' .. Beissiger Me Bkai.e and Mk Swallow. 6. Song—" The Yeoman's _■,-.. Wedding Song " . - Prince Pomatowski Mk CoATsts. . . 7. Trio-" Night" from "Se miramide".. .. ... •• ttosaini Mcsdarnes Raybes, Stkvevs, &tanieb, .Williamson, Neisok, and Miss Bbale. S. Song—" The Stranger" .. .. M. Swallow • Mks Rekd. , -. 9. Glee-" The Bella of St. Michael's Tower " .. .. ' W. Knyvett Mis=ks Hdktbe, K. Coster, Beaib, . Mrs. Nelson, Messrs. Leak and Mackiki. Part 11. 1. Chorus—" Here we rest" ■ from "La Sonnambula" .. .. Bellini 2. Song—"The Goblet" .. .. M. Swallow Mr Bhett. 3. Song — " When sparrows buUd" M. Lindsay ■ Mrs Staniek. i. Pianoforte Solo —Fantasia from Verdi'B "Rigoletto" Mr Swallow. 5. Sone((withviolin ob-it.-ato)— " The FislieTneu's Sou« " .. J. H. Beale Mr. Gkidwell. 6. Duet—•' Hark ! 'tis fairy music" .. S. Glover Mrs Raynes and Ivta Nelson. 7. Ballad—" Once asrain" ... •- A. Sullivan .Mrs Reed. 8. Glee—"See our bark scuds o'er the main" .. .. ■ Sir J. Stevenson Messrs. Brook, Coate.-s, and Brett. 9. Chorus— 'Tyrolese Chorus" from " G-uglielmo Tell" .. .. Rossim ADDITIONAL PIECES. Ballad—"My heart is thine alone" ; .. .. Blockley Me. W. ff. Baker. Duet—"Excelsior" .. .. .. ' .. Baife Messrs. Bakkr and Brett. Accompairiat and Director....Mr SWALLOW. / dmiseion— Body of Hall, Half-a-Crown; Gallery, One Shilling. Tickets to be had from members of the Choir ; Messrs. Upton, Wayte. Turrell, Haslett, Hard wick, Hatsweil. and Mrs Vaughan, Parnell. US, BOOK OF WORDS Fob Sale at the Door of the Hall. Meetings. XTINNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE J__ LODGE. No. 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in Newton on Friday, Oct. i, at 7.30 p.m. By order of the W.M. j v, ~~~0 t: The S a Nympho Lodge will hold a Meeting at the Temperance flail on Friday, 4th, at 7.30. All Good TemplarsfX^ pH;AßY< SJ) , Tenders. . TO B U I L D E R S. 'i'enaers will be received until noon of the Bth instant, for Erection of Shops at Pukekohe for Mr W. Grosse. R. KEALO & SON, ' Architects. rri~ Ob uilders. Tenders will be received until noon of Mon day, October 7. for additions and alterations to Custom House Hotel, Fort-street. Plans. &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, 1 Architect. _O J-ißt. TO LET,~Grass Paddock in Parnell, from one to three acres.—Apply to Mrs Matron, Brookside, Parnell. . '■, ':' f £10 LET, in the. best part of Parnell, a JS Dwelling-house of six rooms ; largo shop and jyarden; good well of water.—Mrs Matson, Brookside. Parnell. :" l TO LET a front Room : with fire place, near Queen-street.— Apply this Office. ~O "s■*> to £1000 LENT, on Building Society «2£_» a"" f principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Ltme. Mortgages and Loans negotiated PROSPECT TERRACE, near All Saints Church, Ponsortby.—far Sale,'a well-built House, containing 5 rooms ana Scullery, 3 Fireplacss, Gas laid on, Corner Allotr ment, 50 x 100.—Apply on the premises ; or to John Carlaw, Custom Honse-street. OR SALtf, a small Grocery Business. Foraidress, apply.to Mr J. Moginie,lo7 ; Queen-street. - TO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage in Hobson street; rent low.—Apply to M. Foley, corner of Victoria «nd Hobscm-sireete.__ j ; DANCING, CLASS, SECOND TERM. 1 Carllon Academy', Sattovjay Afternoon, at 2.30.- Teims, loa ; members of a family or of the Day or JNight School, 10s eaoh. Quarterly, in advance.—C. B. Andrew.. Two vao*nciesin the ffriday Evening Clast. ' OUPERIOR' SCHOOL—"ARLT N O ACADEMY, Hobson-street.—Quarter com mences from data of entry. Terma, £1 Is; quarterly in advance.—Chas, B. Andrew. ■;'•'• ; .:; to-morrow. s AT S 188 -I N'S MA RT, LOWER QUEEiST-STREET. V at 10.30 o'clock. ..; IOjF_A Jos- WAtKATO HAMS and &Sj\J:\ BACON 3 cases Canterbury Bacon .... ;.-:: 20 cases Sydney Oranges 75 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, 115 sacks Auckland ditto, table and seed _0 tons Good Flour 135 ba^s Superior Maize 140 bags Bran ana Pollard 10 sacks Oatmeal - 75 half-chests and boxes T a 50 bags Sugar . - 51 Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) : •■ Beef, Butter, Rice, Cornflour Currants, ivaisins, Candles, Kerosine Soap, Tobacco, &c. : r~~~TO-MORROW, KOON. MARKET-DAY~^UCTION SALE. A T A R T H U R ' S MAR T. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Canaries, small Pigs, &c. PRODUCE.—Waikato aiid othtji- Potatoes, Onions, Bacon, Hams, Beef, Cheese, Butter, Carrots, Maize, OatS; FJour, Apples, Honey. G-ROCJCRIES, &c—Tea. Sugar. Rice,, Corn flour, Biscuits, Soap, Soda, Pickles, Salmon, Caudles, Paper, Clothes. Pegs. Vestas. Cocoa. Chocolate, Coffee, Blacking, White Lead. Paint. Oil, &c. = FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. . AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M. Household Furniture and Eflects, new and second-hand; a large and varied assortment of Parlour Dining-room, Bed-room and Kitchen Furniture, Pictures, Ranges, Stoves. Ovens, Tinware, Earthenware, Oil Cloths, Sewing '' Machines, Handsome Piano. Clothing,' Boots,, ! Fancy Goods, Watches, Timepieces. Under Destraint for Rent: . A Large Crab Winch. . TO-MORROW. f DURHAM YARDS. THE undersigned will sell at the Durham Yards To-morrow,: > A Grey Gelding, broken to saddle and i ■ double harness . ■ ■ '-''■{f . Grey Hora«, broken to harness; trial given Pair Irou Greys A good UpaUiiding Grey Geldiug, lio to a heavy w-isrht, and quie''. ia harness . ' i, Black Hor«e, 5 years old; trial given t' : a splendid Black (Volt '' i- j ~TOiMORROW.« i ' ITriil *• :Uudersic;ned have received instruc « tiousfrom Rol'ert Gvaham, Esq., to sell 'at the Durham Yards, To-morrow, at 12 oclock ." ,/i'he Balance of Green-, StufFon the Ellersli'3 ' Kstate, consisting 'of .about 3 acres. '■ o v •'.:' : ; : MukTKi;;& NOLAIn. : '