THE DUNEDIN CUP.

THE weights for the Dunedin Cup and publicans' Handicap, as declared yester day at Dunedin, are as folloAvs :-— tittwrdin- Cup, 500. soys. ; _ miles and a dis ™*-Temoleton, Sst 91bs ; Woodlands, tot s?te? Fishhook, _st 61bs; Democrat, 9st3lbs; Macaroni, 93t; Ariel, B*t 12t_a; Lajries, Sst olbs ; S? gstlibs; Hippocampus, Sst 31bs: I tane gSbl; Maritana, Bst 2,bs ■■ Lara, Sst lib; T^ne-lands, Bst; Maroro. 7st 131hs ; Titama. 7st ?9?hF fi King, 7st lOlbs; Fallacy, 7st lOlhs; &'ta 7st 81bs; Foul Flay, 7sts!bs; Natator, 7_tflb_: insolvent, 7st Slbs; Chancod.r7st oiha • Kine Phillip. 7*t • Venus Transit, 731;, Nemo 7sf Cloth of Gold, Sat I3lbs; Luna, Oat , mh*-' Sinking Fund, 6stlolbs; Blue Peter, 6st , Si fgSSoot 6st NUbs; Mufti, 6st lOlbs; I iwT Heat 6st 91bs; Coventry, Cst 91bs ; Cam- Elfo fetQibs- Orange Lightning, 6st Slbs ; York, ■Staff VampiX 6st 7lbs; Oberon, Gst 71 bs ; to*. miPr. i 6si Gibs; Folle Fariue, Cst Gibs; Mlrellf 6s. 51d7; Waiata, Gst 5los; The Agent : tt- libs'- Kamarama, 6st olbs ; Sir James. 6st lite- King Quail. Gat ilbs; Atlanta, 6.t 3ibs; TWdee _st3lbs; Kind wick, 6st3lbs; Mahgner, ? B t2lb_; Fiction, G«t 21b,;. Omega .tot 131ta; Dalesman, oat 12lbs; Corinthian, os, 101b.-, -Ladj Elizabeth, fiat Olbs; Sapphire, s ; so 80s: Mmul, sst 71bs; Swindle colt, sst 7ibs : Merlin, ost /lbs. Publicans' Handicap, of 100 soys.; 1* miles: -Fishhook, 9->t Olbs; Danebury, Sst Slbs; Hippo campus. Sst 6:bs; Lteries, Sst 4 bs; A antana 83t_tbs; Lara. Bst»ba; r™l?\%'&L\ C Sh cellor, 7st lllbs; Sinking Fund./8t Slbs-Cloth of Gold, 7at Slbs; Blue Peter, 7st /lbs; Venus Transit Tat 71bs; Ludo. 7«t 7lbs; Henj.roo, 7st 51bs; Deat Heat, 7st 51bs; Camballo, 7st ; ilbs; Oberon, 7st 71bs ; Vampire. 7st 21 bs ; Lady Allen, 7st ■ Fohe Farine, 6_t12l _.•_ ; Kiuk Quail, bst i2lbs ; Dalesman. Gsc 101 bs; Atlantic, 6at 9lbs ; Kand wick, Gst 7Jb3; Ficiion, 6s t olbs; Maligner,. Cst 31bs ; Sappliira. 6st Slbs Corinthian, Gst; JN aiad, Gst- Omega, ost 12lbs (iendyme, ost 12ibs.— Caleb Moobb. bandioapper.

ST SEPULCHRE'S MUTUAL IMPROVE MENT SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

This young Society gave it first musical and literary entertainment last evening in tho Newton East school-room. A full audience attended, mostly of members of the church and the St. Sepulchre's choir. Rev. B. T. Dudley opened the proceedings with a few introductory words. He whs desired to say thai the Society was very young, and this whs its first public attempt,; he hoped, therefore, thac as the inembeis AVer., chiefly engiigcd. in the busy occupations of life, any little detects wli-eh might appear -would bo over-looked with an indulgent eye. He Avas sure that all would do their best to give satisfaction. (Cheers.) The first part opened with a glee, v\ atcli on the Rhine," by the choir, consisting of 12 ladies and 6gentlemen, under the direction of Mrs Mitchell, Mr Rice accompanying on the pianoforte. Mr H. Gilfillan then gave "The Blacksmith," in a highly creditable manner, winning due applause. Mrs Glover sang in a sweetly pensive style the touching ballad of "Sleep my darling/ This song Avas sung with much feeling and apprecia tion, and was one of the most bean tif ul melodies of the evening. Mr and Miss Council gave a pretty duet on the pianoforte, which Avas rendered Avith completeness and taste. Mr Spicer's recitation, •' The triumphs of our language," a poem ot" much merit, was recited Avith power and elocutionary skill, perhaps with rather more action than the subject seemed to require—si ill it was one of the triumphs of the entertainment, showing the probability of the good old Saxon, in which Shakespeare and Bunyan made their Avorks immortal, becoming the universal language of mankind. Miss and Miss Charlotte Hopper gave the duet '"List to the convent bells." Mr Burnham sang ''Nancy Lee," in soft mellow tones, and was encored. Miss Bleazard's touching song of "Somebody's Darling." was Avell received. A reading followed by Mr HudHon Williamson, "The troubles of an editor," which Avas an American exaggeration, introduced by experimental remarks. The glee of the " Huntsman's Chorus," by the choir, con cluded the fir_.t part. The second included the lively farce of " An ample apology," embracing four characters. " Hpooner," Mr H. E. Green; " Mawley," Mr T. Ussher : " Clamper," Mr J. B. Gilfillan ; " Mrs Clasper, dear Dora," Mr V, A. Clark. These cha acters, considers g the players were amateur.-., were very fairly repre sented, and, what is rarely the casa with amateurs, each performer had studied his text, and Avas well acquainted Avith his part. The disguises were perfect, especially those of Messrs Ussher and Clark. The whole was en tertaining and satisfactory.

"TRANSPORTED FOR LIFE."

This is the title of Mr Georee Dariell's four-act colonial drama, to be produced for the first time in Auckland, at the Theatre Royal, this evening. The drama Avas first presented iv Dunedin; and in that city, as also in Christchurch and Wellington, itAvas played for an unusual number of nights with very marked success. In Sydney it ran for over one month to the largest audiences on record—for a colonial pro duction— the receipts equalling those at tending the first presentation of Boucicault's drama, "After Dark." In Melbourne, at the Theatre Royal, " Transported for Life" was played for over twenty-seven nights to croAVdedand enthusiastic audiences ; and at Ballarat, Sandhurst, and Adelaide the drama also proved a sure card. The press of the Australias has unanimously pro nounced Mr Darrell's play to be the best colonial piece on the boards, and the public have endorsed the opinion. The period of the drama is 1851 ; the place, New South Wales. There is great scope for scenic and mechanical effect, there being no less than three sensation scenes, including the " Dig gings Scene," the "Ship Sensation," and the " Leap for Life." Every attention has been paid to the " get up" of the drama, and we trust the expense attending the pro duction Avill be amply repaid by overflowing audiences.

The Afghan War.

LORD LAURENCE ON THE SITU-

ATION

A KECENT cable message conveyed intelli gence that Lord Lawrence, at the head ; of a Liberal deputation, had sought an interview with Earl Beaconsfield with the object of! pressing upon his notice the expediency of assembling Parliament before embarking in awar against Afghanistan. The Premier refused to seethe deputation, and, as we learn from a cable dispatch in another column, the armies assembled on the Afghan frontier have been ordered to advance, and therefore the war has been actually com menced. . | The opinions of so distinguished; an authority as Lord Lawrence are entitled to a great weight. He was Viceroy and Governor-general of India in 1857 during the mutiny, and he has been emphatically styled the saviour of that vast possession during that critical period. His brother, the late Sir Henry LaAvrence, X.C.8., was killed in the defence of Lucknow against the rebels. Lord Lawrence was edu cated at Foyle College, Londonderry, and at the East India College, Haileybury, He obtained his first appointmeut in India in 1829, and up till 1542 was engaged m. magisterial and revenue duties. He was afterwards employed as magistrate and collector in the central district of Delhi territory, Commissioner of the trans-Sutlej provinces, acting Resident at Lahore, _ a member of the Board for the administration of the Punjaub, Chief Commissioner of Punjaub, and in 1863 he succeeded Lord Elgin as Governor-General of India, was made a member of the Indian Council, received a pension from the Directors of the East Indian Company of £2,000 per annum ; in 1569 was made a Peer. He is admitted to know more about the North Western frontier of India than any other living man. ' In a letter to the London "Times," he wro te :—"The refusal of the Ameer to re ceive the proposed Mission is, no doubt, a serious rebuff to the Government of India, more particularly as the Mission had actually started. It seems to me to have been a serious mistake organising a Mission to Cabul before we had ascertained whether Ameer Shere Sli were prepared to receive our overtures or not; and a still greater mis take dispatching the Mission until we had received his consent to our doing so. Had these precautions been observed the aflront which we have met with would not have appeared to be so flagrant as it now does. But, however vexatious is the Ameer's con duct in this matter, it ought not to lead us to force our Mission on him; still less should it induce us to declare war against him. It appears to me to be contrary to sound policy thai we should resent our disappointment by force ot arms ; for by doing so wejplay the enemy's game, and force the Afghans into a union with the Russians. We oHight not, indeed, to be surprised that the Ameer, has acted as he has done. From the jtime t /of the Treaty of 1857 the late Ameer Dost Mahomed Khan refused to allow us to have a Mission at:; Cabul, or 'even to send one there as a temporary arrangement, solemnly assuring us 'that such a step would lead to mischief, and not to peaceful relations with the Affghans. We accepted his excuses. In 1869 the

" present Ameer affirmed the same policy. Whatever may be his own faults and short comings, he has never concealed from us his views on this subject. What occurred at the meeting in Peshawur towards the end of 1576 between the Ameer's agent and Sir Lewis Pelly has not actually transpired; but I believe that our wishes oil the subject of a Mission to Cabul were at that time reiterated, though in vain. The old policy was to bear with the Afighausas far as we could reasonably do so, and to endeavour by kiudness and conciliation to bring about friendly relations, gradually leading them to see that their interests aud ours did not conflict. Of late, however, we have seemed to think that we understood the interests of the Affghans better than they' did themselves. We appear to think that: we can, in short, force our policy on them without their taking offence at such conduct.' What are we to gain by going to war with! the Ameer? Can we dethrone him without; turning the mass of his countrymen against us ? Can we follow the policy of 183S-39 without, in all probability, incurringsimilar results? It we succeed iv driving Shere Ali out of Cabul, who can we put in his place ? And how are we to insure the main tenance of our own creature on the throne, except by occupying the country? And when is such an occupation (o terminate? I have no doubt that we can clear the defiles and valleys ot Affghauistan from end to cud of their defenders, and that no force of Affghans could stand against our troops when properly brought to bear against them. The country, however, con sists of mountain ranges, for the most part broken upinto rugged and difficult plateaux, where brave men, standing on the defensive, have considerable advantages ; aud when Aye force such positions we cannot continue to hold them. The cost of invading such a country will prove very great, and the means for so doing must be drawn from elsewhere. The country held ■ by the Ameer can afford neither the money nor tlie transport, nor even the subsistence ' iv adequate quantity, for the support of the invading army. It is impossible to foresee the end of such _i v/ar, and in the meantime its prosecution would utterly ruin the finances of India. Such are the political and military considerations Avhich lead me to raise my voice against the present policy towards Ameur Shere Ali. Are not moral considerations also very strong against such a Avar? Have not the Affghans a right to resist our forcing a Mission ou them, bearing in mind to Avhat such Missions often lead, and Avhat Burns's Mission in 1536 did actually bring upon them ? No doubt Ameer Shere Ali has aggravated his offence by the mode iv Avhich he has resisted our overtures, more particularly in the threat of his Mir Akhor at Ali Musjid to shoot Major Cavagnari if he did not turn back. But Aye should not bear too hardly on the Ameer ou this account. I have no doubt that if Aye pro mise to give up forcing a Mission on Mm he Avould make any apology that we could reasonably call for. I urge that we Avere Avrong in the outset in our policy towards the Ameer in many instances Avhich could be pointed out, and. therefore ought not to be over - hard on him in accepting his excuses. I insist that there will be no real dishonour to us in coming to terms Avith him ; whereas, by pressing on him our oavu policy, Aye may incur most serious difficul ties, and even disasters. The last telegrams from India are that three considerable bodies of troops are to be concentrated—one at Quettah, one at Thall, on the River Koorum, and the third in reserve at Mooltan, as Avhat are called ' precautionary measures.' I should call them very- offen labour and money in perfecting their defences. The boundary line of British terri tory runs betAveen Jamrood and PeshaAvnr. The Khyber Pass being one of the only tAVO doors into India, Peshawur, as the guard house on its inner side, becomes of necessity a place of very great importance. There is a large fort at PeshaAVur, otherAvise it is not fortified; but, in the event of invasion, tlie town could easily be put into a state of de fence. With the prospect of Avar, and of an advance upon Cabul through the defiles of the Khyber, the character of the tribes there becomes a point ot some interest. They are all, in the true sense of the Avord, Highlanders, strong, active, and warlike, and they live in clans. They are usually armed Avith some Aveapon or another, at every moment, so that quarrels are often settled on the spot in a summary fashion, Avhich leads to feuds and to Avars of one clan Avith another. The Afghans • have a tradition that they are descended from Saul, and tbey call themselves the " Beni Israel"—that is, the "Children of Israel." There' is something of a Jewish type in many of their faces, and Jewish names are common ; but these names might be derivedsince the Mohammedan conquest. Oue of the tribes of the Khyber is called the " Yusuf-zaiz," or " Sons of Joseph." The " Afreedis," and " Kobkie-Khaiils" are the names of clans in the same region, Avhich oue often hears mentioned at Peshawur- They are very anxious, at all times, to take service in the Indian army, but their light ing qualities are such that the authorities avoid, having more than a certain proportion of them in our regiments. The fierce "Khails," or tribes of that district, are one of the dangers Avhich a force passing through the Khyber has to calculate on. They live among the mountains, and wherever, there is a commanding point they can seize upon it; and, as they fight desperately, they make every post of the road cost dear in forcing a passage. Such people, hanging about on the line of march, can SAVoop doAvn like hawks upon stragglers, and their long knives are deadly weapons.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.)

Charge of Assault.—William Eyre on warrant, was charged with assaulting Anne, his wife by throwing a plate and candlestick at her, on the the 22nd inst., and threatening to take her life.—Mr S. Hesketh on behalf of defendant, pleaded not guilty.—Mrs Eyre did not appear.-—His Worship said this was the second charge of the kind against Mr Eyre, but as complain ant did not appear the case must be dis missed.

A Home Thrust. —William Purcell was charged with assaulting Charles James Russell, by using physical force, which caused the complainant to fall upon the ground.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty.— Mr S. Hesketh appeared for the defence.— Charles James Russell said he was steward ou the lona, and on the 16th he found a man on board in the act of committing a felony. He secured him, and took him to the station, but when in High-street, the, defendant tried to rescue the prisoner from him, struck him, knocked him down, and the prisoner ran away. The prisoner was subsequently captured by Detective Jeffery.—To Mr Hesketh : The prisoner's name was Abbott. It was at the corner of Vulcan Lane where Mr Purcell interfered. Was not using un necessary violence. He was pulled off Abbott, and thrown to the ground by defen dant ; his face was cut, and his shoulder injured.—Detective Jeffery gave evidence. He and Grace were standing near the police station, when Russell came up with his face bleeding and covered with dust. His ear was cut. Found Abbott in Queen street ; also, Purcell, who apologised.—Mr Hesketh addressed the Court in defence, and said that he was instructed that no blow was struck, and that unnecessary violence was used by complainant.—Defen dant gave.evidence in a similar strain, and did not think he had done wrong in simply lifting Abbott from the grasp of Russell. Abbott was an old man, and not' equal to Russell. —To Mr Pardy : He did not inquire into the dragging along of Abbott. -He was instigated by feelings of humanity. — William Rosser ;, saw the "affair. It, commenced at the Xiwater mens' steps. -—--Abbott threw Russell doSvn,' and 'Purcell," who did not strike, lifted Abbott from the ground. He thought unnecessary' violence was used. Under stood'-that Abbott was in Russell's custody for doing something wrong.—To Mr Pardy: Russell got the cut by falling with Abbott

on the kerbstone.—KneAv that Abbott was being taken to the station.—Miss'Delia LaycockAvas buying oranges'in a fruiterer's shop. Heard a noise,-and on looking out saw Russell and Abbott together on the ground. Mr.Purcellcame up, and assisted Abbott on to his legs.—His Worship said complainant Avas quite right in apprehending the prisoner, on detecting him in the act of committing a felony, and he was in the legal custody of Russell. It was an assault of a very serious nature. If the case had been clearer, he should have scut.defendant to gaol Avithout the option of a fine. He must pay a fine of £3, costs £1 9s, or take a mouth's imprisonment with hard labour.

An Apprentice on the Spkee.— Thomas Brooker Avas charged Avith absent ing himself without leave, on the 11th inst.,; from the service of his master, James Lyle, baker, of Wellington-street; but defendant! did not appear, as the summons had not reached his hands.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day, LATEST MINING.

MOANATAiRi. — The crushing for the fortnight is finished, the return being 96 ozs. This is the poorest return from this mine for the last three years. Sub-Inspector Bullen is to be entertained at dinner, aud presented Avith an illumi nated address, prior to his removal to another district.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

DUNEDIN, this day. UNIVERSITY DEGREES.

Judge Chapman, as representing the Chancellor of the New Zealand University, has to-day presented the degree of M.A. to P. S. Hay, and B.A. to Rev. Fitcbett; he and Dr. Stuart making a complimentary speech.

LYTTELTON, this day, SHIPPING FOR AUCKLAND."

The schooner Saxou cleared to-day for Auckland with 1,200 sacks of flour, 16 casks meat, 2S cases bacon, 6 kegs of butter. She sails to-morrow. The barque Stag has cleared for Kaipara in ballast.

NELSON, this day. THE WALLABI IN BAD WEATHER,

'Xhe steamer Wallabi, 21 days out from Wauganui, bound to Grey mouth', put in here to-day for water and coal. She has ex periencedfearful weather, and was compelled to take shelter at Totaranui during the gales. Some of her cattle are being killed here and forwarded to Greymouth, per steamer Murray, to-night; stock being very scarce there.

[PEESS AGENCY. 1

DUNEDIN, this day. SPRING MEETING.-ENTRANCE AND

ACCEPTHNCES.

The folloAving entries and acceptances for the Spring Meeting vvere made at the Empire Hotel last night :— Maiden Plate, of 40 soys; 1£ miles.: Fraser's Shillelah, 9st 7lb ; H. Taggart's Dalesman, 9st 7lb; Ayson's Stella, 9st 51b ; H. Dudson's Sapphire, 9st; Horsefall's Ratcatcher, 9st; H. Dudson's President, Bst 111b; Penda'sSir James,7stßlb; Goodman's Cork, by Tradncer—Moss Rose, 3yrs, 7st. St. Andrew's Handicap of lOO'sovs., 2 miles. —Logan's Cloth ot Gold, Bst 51bs; Goodman's Chancellor, Sst 31bs Swan son's Blue Peter, 7st 121bs; Neilson's Luna, 7st lOlbs; Gilligan's Mufti, 7st 71bs; Devery's The Agent, 7st 51bs; Mason's Cambello, 6st 121bs.

feTrotting Handicap, 50 soys., 3 miles.— Swanson's Tommy, scratch; Wallace's Bella, scratch; Melville's Black Boy, scratch; Hagget's Mystery, 250 yds ; Ray's Snip, 306 yds ; Forsyth's Modesty, 400 yds ; Faggart's Our Pony, 275 yds; G. Smith's Simple Simon, 600 yds; Jewitt's Polly, 600 yds. ik' Ladies' Purse,|3s soys, 1J mile.—Neilson's Te Whetu, 12st lib; Taggart's Starlight, 12st; Taggart's Dalermau, 12st; Phillips Camelia, 12st lib; Hepperson's Vampire, 31st81bs; Butler's The Agent, list 51bs; H. Dobson's President, lOst 91bs; Good man's York, Sst 121bs. Spring Handicap, of 50 soys. 1 mile. — Goodman's Chancellor, Sst 61bs ; SAvanspn's Blue Peter, Bst 31bs; Smith's Bingiroo, Sst 31bs ; Neilson's Luna, Sst lib; Gilligan's Mufti, 7st 91bs; Logan's Dead Heat, 7st 71bs; Horsefall's Ratcatcher, 7st 41bs; Ray's Lady Ellen, 7st; Taggart's Dalesman, 6 years or aged, 6st lOlbs ; McMaster's Lavuku, Gst 41bs ; Dodson's Sapphira, 6st. Hurdle Handicap, one mile and distance; Devery's The Agent, 12st 31bs; Neilson's Te Whetu, llstl2lbs; Fraser's Shillelah, lOst; Gourley's Kildare, 9st 7lbs; Phillips' Camelia, 9st 31bs ; Taggart's Starlight, Sst lOlbs; Ayson's Stella, Bst 71bs. Selling Race of 40sovs., J J miles.— Namanius' Tommy, to be sold for £10 6s 7d.

LYTTELTON, this day. LATEST SHIPPING.

Sailed: Barque Star, for Kaipara. Arrived : Torea, Camille, and Helena, from Kaipara. The Torea made the quickest passage. Also Circe, from Batavia, bring ing one passenger, C. W. Turner, and a cargo of spices, coffee, sugar, &c.; after a splendid passage of 42 days. Cleared : Lurline, for London, with a full cargo of wool and wheat.

LATEST SHIPPING. : The Glen Huntley from Hobart Town; Josephine from Thames. Sailed : Saxon for Auckland.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. ANNIVERSARY SPORTS.

At a meeting of the Anniversary Sports Committee last evening it was stated that the public greatly approved of the sports be ing removed from Latimer Square to Hagley Park. SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR WAIMATE SUFFERERS.

Between £300 and £400 has been collected for the sufferers by the Waimate fire up to the present time. . The General Manager of the New Zea land Shipping Company has received a tele gram dated London, Nov. 20, reporting that the delay to the ship Piako is not likely to be serious.

Kelly and Leon's Minstrels commence here on Tuesday.

THE PORTUGESE CASTAWAYS

A public subscription is being made for the Portuguese castaways, whose signed statement as to their suffering appears in this morning's papers. It appears that while on the bottom of the boat they were so reduced to hunger as to eat the leg of one of their dead comrades.

TELEGRAPH CLERKS MISSING.

Some alarm has been occasioned by the non appearance of a boat belonging to the Tele graph Department, which 1 eft the harbou r at 5 o'clock yesterday morning on a fishing excursion, in the direction of Motuihi. I On board were the following telegraph opera-

tors and others : —Messrs Salmon", Barhett, Bloxham, Bartlett, Couch, and Carter. .They v/er.e to return in... the evening, and should have resumed their duties again this morning. However, there was .no appearance :of them' at a late hour this' afternoon. Several of the party were accustomed to boating] A stiff gale has been blowing yesterday and to-day, and it is, therefore,-considered probable' that the boat is at anchor under one of the numerous islands outside the harbour, awaiting a change, of wind. Should this prove the case, they may be expected to return to-night or to-morrow.

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WANTED KNOWN," Mr. XDampier's Large Advertisement of Wonderful Bargains will be found in the 3rd column of 4th page. WONDERFUL~FREm^ARGAINS. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dampier, cor ner of Victoria and Hobson-street. WANTED, a Boy for the country, who can milk, and is willing to make him solf generally useful.—Mrs. Arthur, Symonds-st. WANTED, a good Plain Cook and a _,_. _ young Girl as Housemaid.—Apply to' Mrs Courtayne, Claremont House, Prince i street, Auckland. ANTED, Carpenters, accustomed to Wagon-building preferred.—Campbell Bros., at Guthrie and r.arnach. Queen-street. WANTED, Cook or General Servant; three other servants kept.—Apply Star WANTED, a Trustworthy Man tolook TT _■ ,alt er a farm; references required.—E Hendry's Registry. Shortland-street. W~ ANTED, good .General Servant for clergyman's family, in suburbs ; refer ences required.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland street. ANTED, Orders for Limerick Lace, some samples to be seen at E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Night Porter.—Waite mata Hotel. WANTED, a Girl about 17 as general house servant.-Mr Hogg, Grocer, etc., Ponsonby Road. ANTED, a Boy for garden and kitchen work ; must be able to milk — Apply between 9 and 10 on Monday to J. James Shortland-street, corner of O'Connell-street. ANTED, a Shiugler.—Apply to C. J. Anderson._Grey-street. WANTED, two Carpenters; good wages to best men.—Apply Monday at 10 a.m., to J. & J. Oxley, Custom-Hou3o-street. TO PAINTERS. — Wanted, a Good Hand, also a Boy to learn tho trade.-G. Bishop, Newmarket. ANTED to Sell, a Bagatelle Table in good order.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a respectable Boy about 15 as apprentice.—Kattrens and Sheperd Boot Upper Manufacturers, Ellliott-stroet. WANTED, a situation as housemaid in a Hotel.—Aniily S.Y., this office. WANTED, a set of Books to keep (evening employment). Advertiser ia thoroughly competent, of sound English com mercial experience; also good business corres pondent, English, French. German. Terms moderate.—Apply, by letter, " MAI," office of this paper. WANTED, a respectable Girl, about 14; to make herself generally useful in a small family in tbo suburbs. A comfortable home, and good wages.—Appiy this office. WANTED, a Mair~Avlio~can~'milk, manage horses, and who understands gardening; character from last place required. •-Apply to Mr. H. Allies, at Jackson and Russell s. _^^ WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply Mrs. Bell, Nugent-street, off Kyber Pass. WANTED, some good Bushmen.— Apply to David Gouk, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a Farm Servant.—Apply to W. Phillipps & Son, 95 and 97, Queen street. . ~\^T ANTED, to Sell, an Express Cart V r and Harness (nearly new).—Apply J. H. Smith, opposite Great Northern Hotel. WANTED KNOWN. —Now opening some of the Handsomest Trousers and Vests in the Province. Weekly payments taken as usual.—Phillips' Mart, Queen-street. WAN TED, for an Hotel in Waikato, a good Cook, either man or woman ; also, a Housemaid.—For particulars, apply to Mrs Heap, Draper, Symonds street. W" YNYARD HOUSE, Eden Crescent, Auckland.—Private Boarding-house for Gentlemen and Families. Moderate Charges.— N.B.—Near the Railway Station. WANTED,Dressii)akers who thoroughly understand the business.—Apply to Mrs. Eaglesim, Albiny House, Wellesley-st. West. ANTED Known, the Grand Prize at the Paris Exhibition Avas awarded to our New SeAving Machines, Wheeler & Wilson, London.—W. C. Dennes, Agent and Importer, Auckland. WANTED, a General Servant ; one that can milk. References required.— Mraßeck, Mount Albert. WANT' ED, a Man that can groom and milk, and make himself generally use ful'; also.tAVO Labourers to work in tan-yard.— Apply to irleand Bros. ANTED, a Situation by a Young Lady, as Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply byjj letter to Governess, this office. WAJNTED, a General Servant (a middle-aged person preferred), for Mount Albert; nurse girl kept.—Apply to Stone Bros., Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant!—J. J. Odium, Royal George Hotel, NeAvmarkte WANTED, tAVO or three Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Apply at once to Mrs Simpson, opposite Elder's Engineering Works, Chapel-street. WANTED, any person having Saw-mill Plant on hand, to erect the same on terms with the advertiser, who has 1000 acres level good bush land, within 10 miles of town of New Plymouth.—Apply, betAveen 9 and 11 a.m., to AB, Wynyard House, near S. Paul's Church. W~ ANTED, for Taranaki, in a family where there are no children, a Married Couple without encumbrances, the husband to act as farm man. his wife as general servant; highest wages given, and none but first-cla3S couple need apply, between 9 and 11 a.m., Wynyard House, near S. Paul's Church. TO DRESSMAKERSr^^WaxitedT^ix Assistant Dressmakers.—Apply to Milne and Choyce, Queen-street. W" ANTED~KNOWN, that Henry P. Haywardi Upholsterer, Mattrass Maker, and Funeral Undertaker, is still to be found at the foot of Grey-street, opposite the Butcher. ANTED KNOWN, that. H. Wilson, and Co.. Steam Co.fi.eo, Pcpoer, and Spice Works, Masefleld's Buildings, Albert street, Auckland, request the attention ot the trade and the public generally to the fact that they use none but the finest Plantation Coffee and the best Chicory in their Ceffee Mixtures. Coffee Roasted and Ground, and Pepper Ground for the trade at aery moderate charges. AN'i ED KNOWN, tnat D. GOLDIE Is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Huilding Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custon house-street. ' ' W~~ANTED KNOWN, I have opened 25 dozen of American Felt Hats, the nicest thing ever introduced into this market.— Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street, Auckland; and Devon-street, Taranaki. WANTED Known, the Cloths from which we are making Trousers at -21s are superior to anything in New Zealand.—l. Phillips, Tailor, Queen-atreet. -^ WANTED all you people who have got any brains, and want to keep them cool,' to buy one of my Pith Helmets at 4s lid. The usual price is 12s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, The People's Clothier, 92. Queen-street, Auckland; and Uevon-street, Taranaki. ANTED, the Public to come and see the Show of Meat, at Wood's Ponsonby Meat Depot, To-night. All of the primest quality. ANTED Known, Cash Purchasers can get better and cheaper Groceries and Providons in Parnell than wueen-street, and so save time and labour. My Teas are acknow ledged to be the best in the province. Come and try them, and biing your friends with you.— W. S. Collin3, Grocer, Parnell. ¥U ANTED to Sell, a first-class neAV v Waggonette; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, light add heavy Spring Carts ; also a new- Harvest Waggon. —A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham street, Auckland. ACANCIES for two Gentlemen, or Lady and Gentleman, at Exonia House, Upper Hobson-street W~" ANTED KuoAvn, 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 English Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Hall. :■■.-.■ WANTED to Sell, 50 Dozen Josephine Kid Gloves, 2s 6dper pair. Large Stock Two-button Gloves, 2s, 2s 61, 3s. Also a Lot of New Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Ribbons; latest fashion. • ■ The Largest Stock of Gloves in Auckland,—W. EYRE, Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. .::;■.'•■■'. <_.-■ TJTT,A r N T'E D, 'AT ON C.E--£ " 30 FIRST-CLASS BUSHMEN. j JT . None other need apply. .. ... : . , 1f i ■■—-----■ tquthr_e simsmxyiicoji a ;": Queen-street..



;W A■. N .T EJDy »« jn /Oj ,;W-N. | , 'TO. TRADESMEN,-. MECHANICS, ■ j ■ •■/- •'; AND OTHERS.' •X A ,•.■>. g j ' MONHY ADVANCED in SUM ' of .22 to «850! on personal security, re-payable by weekly! natalvoents, at L. H. NEUMICGEN, Auckland L >an Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Saving... Bank. . ,'. ' ESLEYAN HOME MISSIONS IN : NEW ZEALAND. ' ; ANNIVERSARY SERMONS, in aid of the; above, wi 1 be Preached in all the Wesleyan! Churches of Auckland, a»<d its neighbourhood,' on SUNDAY NEXT, the 24th instant, as follows:— Pitt-street.—Morning, at n_ pt ev . r, g„ ' Bun« ; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. T. G. Ham mond. Grafton Road.—Morning, at 11, Rev. T. G, Hammond; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. AW. Gittos. Patwkll.-Morning, at 11, Rev. S. J. Garlick; Evening, at 6.30. Rev. O. H.Schnacken bury. Union-street.—Mornii._r. at U, Mr. Brame Kvening, at 6.30, Key. W. Kirk. Ponsonby.—Mornine, at 11, Rev. W. Gittos ; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. R. S. Bunn. New North Road.—Afternoon, at 2.30, Rev. S.J. Garlick; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. S. J. Garlick. Mount Albert.—Morning, at 11, Rev. J. Osborn ; Afternoon, at 3, Rev. J. Osborn. North Shorn:,—Morning, at 11, Rev. Thos- Buddie ; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. T. Buddie. Shortland (Thames).-Morning, at 11, Rev. J. Wbewell. Graiiamstown (Thames).—Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Whewell. Onehunga.—Morning, at 11, Rev. G.Bond; Evening, at 6.30, Key. J. Law. Otahuhtj.—Morning, at 11, Rev. J. Warren; Evening, at 6 30, Key. G. Bond. Collections will be made after each Service in aid of the Wesleyan Home Mission Fund. The ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING will be held, in the Pitt-street Church, on TUESDAY' _.VH_NIN«, the 26th instant, when Messrs. Prime, Wilson, and Hobb3, with the Key. Messr3. Warren, Schnackenberg, Gittos, Wat kin, and Hammond, maybe expected to address the meeting, and report the operations of the past year. Chair to be taken at half-paßt seven o'clock. H. H. L.A WRY, _ _ Secretary. L" ORNE - STREET HALL SIjNDAY SERVICES, conducted by SamuelEdger, 8.A., Sunday, [November 24.—Morning, "The knowledge of Good and Evil." Evening, " The Christian's Cross; a belief, a power, and a life." I^TEWTON KIRK.—Dr. Wallis will J_al preach at the usual hours To-morrow.— ■ Subjects: Morning, "The Diligent Christian." Evening, "Lumman's Hours; Summer in the Saul^ UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, by the Rev. R. Taylor. Subject: " Infant Baptism Scriptural." Evening, at 6.30, Mr. Cole. QT. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN kJ CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.-Divine Service will be conducted Tc-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Services will be conducted in the Church, at the junction of Kyber Pass and Symonds-street, on Sunday, Nov. 23.—Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services:— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Button. F.R.A.S. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Excelsior Hall, Upper Pitt street.—Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, and Evening, at 6.30. Mr. T. L. Wilcox. Subjects: Afternoon, ' Insuring for Eternity." Evening, "The Ange lic Cam p." ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres ford-street.—Sunday Services, Nov. 24.—' Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., Avill preach in the Morning, at 11; and in the Evening, at 6.30. T' HSEA^TRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening Services (under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association), To-morrow Even ing, from Bto 9. All are invited. Seat 3 Free. WEDENBORG'S WORKS. AND Publications Illustrative of the Docctrines of THE NEW CHURCH, can be BORROWED GRATIS on application to MR. JAS. CLARE, Boat Builder, Custom house-street; or. MR. JAS. BATTY, Brodick Cottage, Ponsonby Road. THOMAS' SCHOOL BuILDING © FUND. A Bazaar and Fancy Fair in aid of the above Fund, will be held in the Albert Hall on Thurs day, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 28,29, and 30. Open from 2 to 10 p.m. Promenade Concert during the Evening. LOST, in West Queen-street, about one o'clock this afternoon, a Skye Terrier Pup, long black hair.—Please return to J. Falconer, Bank of New Zealand. LOST, on Thursday, a Bank of NeAV Zealand Pound Note.—los reward to any one returning same to this office. LOST, on Monday last, a Cheque ou the National Bank, payable to Mr Apleby for for 'the amount of £1 12s; payment stopped.— Finder will be rewarded by bringing the same to this office. LOST, on the 28th October, between Karangahape Road and Grey-street, a Water Spaniel, dark brown and white, curly ears, white bushy tail, collar locked. Reward on return to Miss Coleman, Grey-street, near Mr Neal's. f\ N SALE, FLOUR, in sacks, 100*8, and 50's 650 sacks OATS 120 „ BARLEY 20 „ OATMEAL 25 „ PEARL BARLEY A ■ 21 cases HAMS and BACON (in cloth or bare) 2 tons ditto ditto (farmers' cure) 2 cases ROLL BACON 3 „ BATH CHAPS L „ LARD 18 „ CANTERBURY CHEESE 3 kegs HONEY 5 cases MACCARONI and VERME CELLI 110 boxes ELEME RAISINS. T. H. HALL & CO. m O ARRIVE, Ex Rhoderick Dhu and Wave of Life, ~ ' 1260 sacks BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR: 260 J-sacks „ „ „ 480 J-sacks „ „ „ 350 sacks SHARPS, BRAN, and BARLEY DUST. T. H. HALL & CO. rjn O ~A R R I~ V E, Ex James Wishart and Gadleys, from London, 20 cases CORNFLOUR. 10 „ BeH & Black's VESTAS. T. H. HALL & CO. F O "~S S, _ ' (LATE OP THE THAMES), Begs to inform all his old customers and the public in general that he has Leased the Premises lately in the occupation of W. Paul, in Grey-street, and intends opening the same on SATURDAY next, November 30, -with a supply of first-class Meat, which will be sold at a small profit for cash. Small goods of all description fresh daily. Hotels and Restaurants waited on, and supplied as per agreement. To all my old cuetomers in the Shipping Trade I shall always endeavour to give that satisfaction that will ensure their farther orders. Ships waited on, and the orders sent on board without delay. Remember the address—Grey-street, Auck land. Q N S A L E, Ex City of New Yokk, Superior American Leather Trunks; a great .novelty, and invaluable to those I who " X travel .; >, -XXXX X.;, j Solid Leather Portmanteaus and Valises .'-.. ■•-'Summer Queen" Oil Stoves ! ' ~ A Bplendid selection of Clocks, American' Tubs, Egg-beaters; and Measuring jara. Also, very seasonable, and handsbme lot of :'.■:"■■ Croquet Sets at reasonable prices.- I -~.. y EDWARD LEWIS. Custom-house-street, Auckland, 23rd November, 1878.



\, ■ Gazette in Bankruptcy. > i .—__ - IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. :IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors' Act, 1876," and of the bankruptcy of; Archibald Somerville, a debtor. This is to notify that Archibald Somerville, of Onehunga, near the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in tho Colony of New Zealand, Grocer, has this day filed a statementthat he is unable to meet his engage ments with his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland aforesaid, on Friday, the 29th day of November, 1878, at 11 o'clock in the fore noon. Dated this 23rd day of November. 1878 H. WILLIAMSON. tt. „ ™ ™ Deputy Registrar. F. M. P. Brookfield, Debtor's Solicitor. TNBANKR U P T C Y. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576." and of the Bankruptcy of George Patrick Dower, of Auckland, Boatman, a Debtor. This is to notify that George Patrick Dower, of Auckland, Boatman, has this day filed astate ment that he is unabie to meet his engage ments with his Creditors. The First Meeting to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 29th day of November, 1878, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon. Dated at Auckland this 23rd day of Novem ber, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Geerge P. Dower, debtor in person. ' For Sale. " ftTORTH SHORE, DEVONPORT. FO R SAL E, 75 Building Allotments 8 Farms, from 7 to 165 acres 6 Houses, various sizes. i Houses to Let, always on Hand. R. & R. DTIDER, HOUSK AND LAND AGENTS, Devonport Store. FOR SALE, a No. 9 Melody and Pedal Organ with five ranges of vibrators, six teen stops, and two knee swells, in Oak Case, by Arthur Allison and Co., London. One of their best manufacture.—A. G. Grant, 123, Queen street. . ■ FOR SALE (cheap), 4 good staunch Horses, and new Coach and Harness.—G. Lendrum, at Somerville's Stables. OR SALE, the Stoclc-in-Trade of a Seed and Nursery Business lately carried on by R. Baird, Victoria-street. Also, lease of Premises, about six years to run, and leave of Nursery.—James Whyte, Victoria-street. |T<OR SALE, Rose Villa, St. George's 10 Bay Road, Parnell.—For particulars apply on the premises. _ F_t_ —NEWLY- BUILT HOUSE, off I zJtJ. Ponsonby Road, for sale. Small deposit, and weekly payments taken.—Chas. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE.— For Sale, a comfortable House with grounds. Owner leaving in consequence of the unhealthy smell arising from the Swamp.— " Vero," Star office, 4-*Z_LA<fl_ —HOUSE of 5 rooms, large cellar dw-CH/vr. stable, cowehed, hay-loft, vinery and orchard, 2 acres rich volcanic land, all in first-rate order.—S. Vaile, House and Land agent, Shortland-street. ■XT' lAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society «sCj_L'_J' principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 2?0 53. PH.R ACRE.—Partly Improved FARM AJ" of 120 acres, large orchard, firewood, water frontage, Sec, good Cottage, 15 miles from Auckland by first-clas3 road.—S. Vaile, House and Land Atrent, Bhoi-tlano-3treet. ft/IKA —TO Market Gardeners—l 4 acres oW-tl/l/. at Onehunga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. OffA CASH, balance at 8 per cont.—lo4 acres c&O\J of good Land, 34 miles South of Auckland. Price. £2 103 per acre.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. " i? ffT pr A —NEW HOUSE of 5 rooms, with 3v? JtJXr. sheds, &c, also over 4 acres of rich volcanic land, large orchard of choice trees, - remainder in garden, grass, ornamental tress, &c—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. £6}£_ CASH.—lmproved 10 acre Farm in a wv good district, with Dwelling-house, &c. Price, £100.— S. Vaile, Land and House agent, Shortland-street. next to the Post-office.' JFZ/t PKR ACRE.—Capital Farm of 166 acres, oW^L 50 acres grass, 5 acres orchard and gar den, rich alluvial soil, good house of 5 rooms, stable, cowshed, cartshed, dairy, &c., South of Auckland. 2_ miles from a railway station.—S Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street ao Let. TO LET, an elegantly Furnished Front i Bed-room and Drawing-room suitable for Lady and Gentleman, without encumbrance, in a respectable Hotel, Queen-street.—Apply at the office of tnigpaper. , ..... ;v , ; TO LET, at the North Shore, a 6-roomed furnished House ; also a 4-roomed; Furnished Cottage at Lake Takapuna^— R. ,and R. Duder, House agents, North Shore. ; TO LET, Furnished Apartments; with or without Board and attendance. Splen did beach for bathing. Terms moderate—at Mrs Harp's, Hdwick.—James John Harp, i late of North Shore, proprietor, ■ -:!- ■•'-- '-— i TO LET, a Five-roomed House-in a healthy situation, in good order. 4-H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbary's Buildings. npO LET, in,. Upper Symonds-street, JL: a 6-roomed Cottage, with wash-house and other conveniences.—Robertson Bros., Grocers. TO LET, the Shop and Dwelling-house in Wellesley-street, at present occupied by" Mr. A. Goldwater.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. ; TVJO LET, a House of six rooms, with a 'JL "well stocked fruit garden, six miles from Auckland. '.Bus passes four times daily.—Apply John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. \ ' TO LET, a Five-rodmed Cottage on the . NeW North Road, with half-acre of grass land;, rent moderate to a good For address apply at this office. -> '.',.">;-'... j O LET, a large Shop, with Dwelling ■ house, corner of WeUesley and Lorne streets.—Apply on the premises to W. Crowther. O LET, Dairy ?Farm at Surrey Hills Estate, Newton, good Dwelling-house, large cow-sheds, with every convenience, and 85 acres of land; uosition unequaled.—Apply to Robert Rose, Hobson's Buildings, Shortland street. TO THE HEADS OF • AUCKLAND FAMILIES. NEW BOOTS ! NEW BOOTS I NEW SHOES! ;..-'. A MONTH'S CHEAP BOOT SALE. F. STEPHENS Has Bought at auction a LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF BOOTS AND ' SHOES, also SLIPPERS. These Goods are of most Superior Quality and Finish, were sacrificed at the auction, and will NOW BE SOLD at VERY LOW PRICES, viz.:—•' -. Gents' Calf Elastic-sides for 103 6d Gents' Lace-up Boots, 12a 6d Ladies' New Patent Double Tie Derby Walk ing 16s 6d Shoes now selling at 12s 6d. (This is a fashionable and attractive Shoe) Seal Morocco Oxford 16s Walking Shoe now selling at 12s ; Ladies' Pretty 12s 6d Dress Shoes are now 9s 6d Ladies Kid Fancy Shoes (Buckle) were lis 6d, but are now 8s 6d Cheap Lines in Ladies' Kid Elastic, from 53 6d . .. to 8s 6dper pair. .; :.>;■.._ The whole Consignment is offered to the Public .:,,,, rat.similar Cheap Rates during;the ; next mohthV,. "."[. ;X: . A j . .j&!-;J!;^:;',yxF.;;steph_ens.'_ rC .... \ :70 THE,. 1 .ACID1' CURF.—Coutt's." Guaran teed Acetic Acid and all requisites^ sold ",,. wholesale;.and., retail by Mackay>.Brothers , Booksellers, Grey-street. . v ' i ' X.0.8J R LIN .B R.O: Wt'Ot. • S PIANOFORTE TUNER: of i"' Business taking him to the Waikato for a. short period. Orders left at Messrs. Upton's or How dena will be duly attended to on his return, the first week in December.



Meetings. AUCKLAND CHRJISTti.N DOCTRINE SOCIETY. A Special Meeting of the Members of the above Avill be hfld at 8 o'clock this Saturday evening, in the Library, Hob'on-street. Every member is requested to attend, business import ant Members unable to attend please call at Mr Flynn's, Boohseller, at 9.30. OWEN MAHON", Hon. Sec. AUCKLAND SHIP-OWNERS AND SHIP-BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of the above Association will be held, at the Thames Hotel, on MON DAY, the 25th instant, at 8 p.m. All members, and those interested in shipping, are requested to attend. SHIRLEY W. HILL, Secretary. November 23,1878. HA. C. B. S. o AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. fA full attendance of Members Is request"d at the Ordinary Meeting on WEDNKSDAY next,, 27th inst., as business of importance will be brought forward. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. TE MPER AN C E HA LL< ALBERT-STREET. THIS (Saturday) EVENING: Speech, Song. Recitations, and "The letter from Shortland." 8 o clock sharp. YOUNG DIAMOND LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 10, An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge will be heldin the Lodge-room, Newton, at Eight p.m. on MONDAY, the 25th inst. Members are requested to attend. By order of the W.M.; DRAPERS' ASSISTANTS MEETING at the Working Men's Club on Thursday next, at 7.30 p.m. I^TOTICE TO GROCERS' A Meeting of Employers and Employees of the above Trade Avill be held on MONDAY Evening next, at 7.30, at the Young Mens Rooms. ..,.;„ Business: To take into consideration a weekly • half-holiday. _^ riIHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2S CHORAL HALL. - CONCERT IN AID OF S. SEPULCHRE'S . PARSONAGE REPAIRS. Programme.—Part I.—Glee, "Love's heigh hot" song, "I am dreaming;" song (original), "Do they miss me;" piano solo, " Dansa Negre" (Ascher); song, "The Clang of the Wooden Shoon;" glee, "T'other morning, very early;" song, *' In Shadow-land;" piano solo, " Weber's Invitation to the Waltz;" part song, " Good Night, Beloved." Part n.—Glee, "The Owl;" romance, "Alice, whereart thou?" duet, " The Wanderer's Night Song;" piano solo. Fantasia on American Airs ; song, "Never more" (Non ever); glee, •' The Ferry Maiden ;" aria, "On the Avild shores" (from Bellini); piano duet, "Fanfare Militaire" (Ascher).. To commence at 8 p.m. Carriages at 10 p.m. Admission—TWO SHILLINGS. Books of Words—Sixpence each. __S> Ticket-holders may reserve seats, free of charge, at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s, where a plan of the Hall may be seen. Poeestees' Pete. BOXING DAY, Dec. 26. THE COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, 3578, Intend Celebrating their FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY BY A PROCESSJON TC THE DOMAIN, AND A BALL IN THE CHORAL HALL, On the above date. Particulars in a future advertisement. X. fTIENDERS FOR REPAIRS. Tenders will be received, until noon of the 29th instant, for repair to the ORPHAN HOME, PARNEL.L. Specifications to be seen at the Office of NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY, Queen-street.. " /^ HAL L E N GX E. , It having been asserted that the ARTILLERY BAND is more proficient than the ENGINEER; AND CITY BAND. On behalf of the latter, I hereby challenge- the Artillery, or any; other Band, to a friendly contest for the sum of TWENTY POUNDS, or for any other sum as may be agreed upon. Subjects, to be Overtures Selections, Marches, or Dance Music. ..:.■■ For further particulars, apply to J. IMPEY, Bandmaster V. E. and City Band. ■-"JKT O T -I— G- B,; We, the undersigned, having placed our Books in the hands of Mr S.i Reynolds, respect fully request that All Accounts be paid to him forthwith, and his receipt will be a discharge. (Signed) WILLIAMS & CO., ctOj'. J Sailmakers, Sec, , Fort street, Auckland. Address: S. Reynolds, care of MrCompton, ~.• \ Wharf Store, Auckland. y X £^ E N U I N E G R A P E WM N ES." (laving taken, out a,Wholesale license to enable me to dispose of my large stock of localy-made Grape Wines, I have opened a store in Symond street. opposite St. Sepulchre's Church, where the public can have an.opportunity of Sampling my Win es. The f olloAving are my prices :— White Wines : .. .;... 25s per dozen Red Wines .. ~ .v. .:". .-.-'. 25s ;.. „ „ Quiniae Wines ..' ■■~. 30s „ „ The prices have been reduced to enable all who use wine to obtain it direct from the manu factory, and thus save the profits of the middle men, through whose hands imported wines have to pass before reaching the consumer. Orders left either at the store or the manufac tory, . will receive prompt attention, and all goods will be delivered free of charge. J. WENDEL. Symond-street, Auckland, Nov. 22nd, 1878. BENDIGO UNITED GOL__TmINING' COMPANY (LIMITED.) .; Notice is hereby given that a Call (second) of Sixpence per Share has this day been made by the Directors upon the Capital of the Company, payable to the Secretary, Mr. Robert Home, at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street, next Pos^-Office, Auckland, on or before i WEDNESDAY, December 4, 1878. ROBERT HORNE, „ ~ , „ Secretary. j- Auckland, November 20,1878. - - TO THE BURGESSES' OF • ONEHUNGA. ; Ladies and Gentlemen,—At the request of a large number of friends, I beg J to offer myself as a Candidate tor the Office of Mayor, trusting to my past services in the Council, as a pasport to the higher honour. Your faithful Servant, G. CODLIN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28. C I T V MAR T. LEASEHOLD ALLOTMENTS,ALBERT BARRACK RESERVE. A. G. GRANT .X HAS been favoured with instructions from the Improvement Commissioners to Bell by auction on Thursday next, at twelve o'clock noon, The Unleased Allotments in Princess, Aber crombie, Rutland, Lome, and Wellesley street East, fbr 99 years. Special attention is directed to Lot 5, of Section 2, this being the last unleased Allotment suitable for private residence site. Plans of Allotments and Conditions of Sale can be seen at the City Mart. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER [26. ' 0 I_T V MA RT. AMEBICAM GOODS, WHITE LEAD, PAINTS, RAW.AND ROILED OIL, . ■■* .a... PAPERH&NGINGS,Xl *-:,. O [ I X.'';:xBRUSHWAREi': x" ':.' t ' 'L r FLOOR CLOTHS, X,; ~ml &&' 0, ■ - . "'." -A^^^G_RANT "'O'O: HAS-receivea - .--instructions- to sell by ' 'auction oh Tuesday next."the 26th Nov . atJLI o'clock, ,-.u,:j .;^ •, »* A Con signment of the above Goed3. """^, ) A-.A A ■■-a -v..-;-...; ;.. :— '/. X r--;>: A A -X Full particulars in Monday's'issue. ■ ■ -'"'■ > XAXX