-Mr-Brownj whor was* on the very eve of taking his family to that island with a view of gaining health and strength after a general attack of fever, feared the tidings were true. A short time previously he had visited New . Britain, when his teachers, in council assembled, had expressed their wish and determination to visit the interior tribes. There were eight men in this meeting who told Mr Brown that they had already made oue expedition inland, when the natives received them courteously, showed them great kind ness, and invited them to repeat the visit. This desire they were anxiou3 to meet as soon as possible. Mr Brown encouraged the idea, and, at their request, supplied the teachers with beads, &c., to conciliate the inland savages. Mr Brown also intimated his own intention to cross the island some what lower down than the point at whica the teachers planned to make their attempt. The centre of the island is a narrow but elevated plateau, much more healthy and fertile than the coasts, and therefore much more numerously peopled. THE MASSACRE.

Next day confirmation of the massacre was received, andMrßroAvu went across to the island. He soon found himself among the widows and orphans of the murdered men, and had to listen to horrible recitals of what had taken place. Briefly, the narrative was as follows :—The teachers determined to divide into two bands and try to cross the island at different parts. Four of them started from Blanche Bay, and the other four made the northern side of the island their point of de parture. The Blanche Bay party ascended the rango, gained the plateau, visited the people, lodged one night in a town, and, without attempting to pursue their journey to the opposite coast of the island, returned next day to their point of departure. The other four teachers also reached the plateau in safety, interviewed the natives, and were entertained for the night in one of the towns And now comes the treachery and cannibal ism. A chief who lived on the low land( the wretch's name was Talili) but had influence in the interior, sent a message to the town : in which the unfortunate teachers were lodged for the night, beseeching the tribt to kill them. Wheu the doomed men left the village the next morning the people fol lowed, and, calling upon all whom they met working in the plantations by the way to join them in the deed of blood, at length fell upon the unarmed, unsuspicious teachers, and slew them in savage fashion. The bodies were cut up and the pieces sent here and there to the different towns, where they were cooked and eaten with cannibal ceremony and delight. The ob ject of thus distributing the bodies vas to implicate a large number of towns in the massacre—an understood device of savages. Oneof the victims was, we believe, a native missionary from Fiji, who, during the absence of Mr Brown, already referred to, was the temporary head of the mission. THE'REPRISALS. : Such wbs the massacre. Mr Brown found that Talili and his fellow-savages, elated with what had been done, had also plotted, with whetted appetite, the slaughter of the widows and children of his slain assistants. Indeed, it' was impossible to say how far the kindled fire might not spread. He conceived it, therefore, to be his truest defence at once to make aggression upon the murderers. An expedition was forthwith organised, and the result of the reprisals was thatatleswstso, possibly more, of the cannibals were killed, and many of the towns [and plantations were destroyed. The natives were glad to sue for peace. Of these pro ceedings we may be able to supply more detailed information within a few days. The Johan Caesar brings news from Mr Brown of two months' later date than, the massacre, and it is said that no farther murders had taken place or are anticipated. The lesson read to the savages was sharp and salutary. i

SYDNEY, Sept. 23

Further reports from the Rev. George Brown state that after the massacre of the native missionaries he felt bound to punish the murderers to prevent further atrocities ; also to organise the attacking force, and accompanyit, becausehisSamoanand Fijian teachers had determined themselves to avenge the murder of their fellow teachers. The expedition kilted twenty of the murderers, and destroyed several of their villages. Subsequently Mr Brown made peace with the leading hostile tribes.

When the news arrived in. Sydney the John Weslej T happened to be there, and was detained to carry instructions to Mr Brown. At a meeting of the Wesleyau Board of Missions in Sydney on Monday, when the particulars of the murders and reprisals were laid before it, the Board put on record expressions of deep regret in reference to the murder of the missionaries, and while sym pathising with Mr Brown in the perplexing and dangerous position iv which he was placed, regretted that no other course than that adopted was open, to him, to ensure the safety of himself and the large number of persons belonging to the mission party, by whom he was regarded as the protector.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—This Afternoon.

(Before R. C. Barsto , Ksq.. R.M.* '' Klliott v. Mitchell.—Claim, £6 12.—Mr S, Hesketh appeared for plaintiff; Mr W. Thome for defendant.—This was an action to recover from defendant the value of a case of. yestas which wa? a'leered not to have been delivered at the store of Messrs Owen stud Graham, f rom the Martha Fisher. After the evidence hart been taken, Mr Hesketh said it would >.c a hard case against Captain Elliott if the Court ruled in favor of defendant.—His "Worship said a master misflit make a special contract with his servant, and then he would be re3ponsitic- Judgment for defendant, costs £1163.

PARLIAMENTARY

FJROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER

{BY STAR SPECIAL WISE).

WELLINGTON, this day,

THE GOVERNMENT WILL PRESS JOINTSTOCK AND BEER DUTIES Your Special has the authority of the Colonial Treasurer and Attorney-General that the Government have no intention whatever of dropping the Joint block Com pany's Bill or the Beer Duty Bill but will S them this session. Both Ministers ar* very podtive on these matters, and strongly denied the rumour that the Govern ment intend to drop those «J«« v^PTTTI T) COST OF PARLIAMENTARY BUILD INGS. The return of .expenditure on Parl.amcn. tary buildings for the yearending'the3oth June, 1878, laid on the table to the order of Mr Kellv, contains some interesting item! Some of "the most frequent are ! coals, firewood, and carpenters employed Sntantly patching the old rookery hu, ings to keep them from tumb ing down. Tffe following are some principal ternsi :-- China for Bellamy's £4; P'ofe^ioal opinion on ventilation of the House, £1010s ; utensils for Bellamy's, £6; magic kindtorj forßellamv's, £2 10s ; laying l«| olcu.™ a; ld. carpets, £112 Is 6d; tank and baths, £SS Ids; gas stove for cooking, £S6 ; towels, £o 10s , September Bth, washing towels, £lo J& WL October Bth, £12 3s ; November 10th, do £12 6s; December 17th, do. £13 10s fui surance of wines (£1,000), £13 2s Odj making uniforms, £22 6d; hair brushes andr brushwate, £4 10s; new sleeve tor messenger, 12s; clocks, £10 s*; cella rage and sacks, £173 4s ; ventilation, £217 Ua »< j ventilation/ £5S 17s lid; Vf^S down stroDgroem and erecting foundation wall, £626; painting and papering =t7i a-sb, salary of custodian of Parliaments £luo , linoleum, £154 ; pigeon holes, £29 lls 4d ; tables, £94 j trough, £15 pi Lows, £2 9s 8d ; rat-traps, £1 Gs 9d ; wire netting -£9 13s 6d;.: several small :iccom V r.s_ at frequent dates, for repairing clocks, four washstands; £1110s; j. Mackay, chair -£8; total, out of vote Legislativp £o 0/8 12a ; total, out of vouchers, by Coi. Architect,

£813 4s 7d; total of vouchers for1 Legisla tive Department, paid out of vote No., two Legislative, £455. Total, £3,936 17s. sd; AUCKLAND PETITIONS. ! In the House last evening, Mr Tole pre sented a petition from the Bay of Islands district, asking the House to take into con sideration the resolutions passed at a public meetingat'Herd'sPoint, which was attended by ove"300 electors. Mr Moss presented a petition from the sons of old colonists in the Provincial Dis trict of Auckland, stating that they have experienced mauy hardships in colonisation, and in contending against uncivilised people. Many of them had taken up arms in the service of the Queen, and many had lost relatives. The petitioners had not had the same advantages as others who re ceived grants of land, thotigh not long in the colony. They asked such relief as the House may deem fitting. FORFEITED WEIGHTS. Mr Swanson gave notice to ask what be comes of forfeited Aveights and whether the law applies to buyer as well as seller. Mr Tole gave notice of a bill to vest the Newmarket reserve in the local body. He also gave notice of motion that a petition of 992 land-holders in the Provincial District of Mongonui and Bay of Islands be ordered to be printed. CHARGES AGAINST MEMBERS.

Sir Robert Douglas called attention to the fact that the petition from the Bay of Islands andMangonui contained in imperative lan guage grave allegations against members of the House. ■ Where such allegations were made the Government shoixld at once insti tute an inquiry by the appointment of a Select Committee. He had not heard the petition, and asked that the Clerk of the House.should read the petition again. The Attorney-General thought the mem ber for Marsden might trust the committee to whom the petition was referred. Sir Robert Douglas said if the petition contained a grave • allegation against a member of the House it should be inquired into without delay.

Major Atkinson said this was a native petition, but only the translation was read. It might be safely referred to the ordinary tribunal.

The Speaker reminded hon. members that it was their duty to see that the lan guage of petitions was respectful to the House.

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. FOR AUCK-

LAND.

A bill was introduced by Mr Moss for the endowment of a Girls' High School at Auckland, and was read a first time, the second reading being fixed for Wednesday week. It proposes to endow a Girls' High School with three thousand acres of laud, worth at least £3000, and take power to mortgage the land for building purposes ; also to give as a building site for the school a portion of the land adjoining the Choral Hal]. The Government 'agreed to support the bill.

HIGH SCHOOL FOR WHANGAKEI.

Sir Robert Douglas, in introducing a Bill to provide for the establishment of a, High School at Whangarei, said the district now possessed a considerable population. It was ninety miles from Auckland. The population was growing. Many districts not of greater importance were endowed in Otago and Canterbury. He hoped under the circumstances the House would allow the Bill to be introduced, and enable the children of Whaugarei to possess the same education advantages as the children in other portions of the colony. The Bill was introduced in Committee, reported, and read a first time, the second reading being fixed for Wednesday. The Bill was not printed, but proposes to endow a High School at Whangarei with land, and place the management, as far as practicable, in the hands of persons resident within the county ; giving power to lease and make such disposition of the land as will effect the object of giving the young such an education as will enable them to start fair in life by enjoying equal advantages with children in other districts. THE BOYS IN BELLAMY'S. The result of the House Commitee's in quiry, relative to the boys employed at Bellamy's, is that the latter will receive two shillings a week extra, and ceate to work after 9 o'clock. Some gallant legislator suggested to the House Committee that barmaids should be employed. WRIT BY A LEGISLATIVE COUN CILLOK. The Hon. John Martin has issued a writ for libel against the proprietor of the Timaiu " Herald." He was averse to taking notice of attacks in the press, but Colonel Brett and other fire-eating lords thought the dignity of the Council jeopardised, and insisted on Mr Martin challenging the editor of the Timaiu " Herald" to pistols and coffee. Mr Martin effected a com promise by appealing to the law. EDUCATION OF NEW ZEALAND YOUTH. Mr O'Rorke introduced a Bill for the further encouragement of the education of the youth of New Zealand. The Bill was read a first time, and the second reading ordered for Wednesday. The object of the Bill is to satisfy the scruples of Roman Catholics in the matter of educa tion. Mr O'Rorke alleges that the amount of education, irrespective of religion, should be the best to entitle scholastic institutions—both boys and girls—to parti cipate in the public fund. • ' THE POWER OF JUDGES. In resuming the debate on Mr De Latbur's bill for the appointment of a Royal' Com mission to inquire into the power of- Judges to commit for contempt of Court, with special reference to the imprisonment of Mi- Barton, banister, for one month .by the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Richmond, the Attorney-General spoke in opposition. He said there was no doubt the Judges.had power to commit, and therefore the Com mission could not serve any useful purpose. The Commission could not sit in judgment upon the law which had been in,force in England and America for centuries. Although he did not agree with the punish ment imposed on Mr Barton, and contended for freedom of speech by the bar, he thought it was of more importance to conserve the powers of the (Supreme Court. They should do nothing to lower the status of the Supreme Court. It was necessary Judges should have power to punish for contempt. The Commission asked for must have the power to punish for contempt if it was to. have the judicial forcing power. On the other hand, if the Judges made an im proper use of the power they possessed, and public opinion revolted at itr, there was a barometer, vhich at once indicated pretty precisely the limits beyond which it was not right to °o. In reply, to the argument that this law had been a growth of ceuturies, iinii was not conferred by statute, he do in ted-out that a law which had been ob served for six hundred years in England, and since the foundation of the United States, without either the Parliament of England or the Congress of America taking steps to alter the case, was the ?very best proof that the law was necessary. In conclusion, he would ask the House-to be very careful how it inteifered with the powers of the Supreme Court. He quoted a great number of legal opinions, and said that personally he should oppose the bill. EBMr Rees delivered a careful speech in returning to the debate on the Judicial Commission Bill. He severely criticised Mr Stout's Bill, and srid his speech did not show the ring of true metal. As in almost every other instances, the Attorney-;, General had paid one thing one moment and another thing the next, and no one hardly knew what he said. In fact, the b/>n. gentleman hardly knew what he said himself 'He com batted the statement that Judsres should not be open to criticism. The irMier the position, the more it should bo open to criticism. They might set up half a-dozen other irresponsible positions. Ac cording to the Attorney-General's doctrines, if a person were committed for contempt

there would be no appeal, and the Crown would be powerless*. A man might rot in. «aol for life. No slur could be cast "upon men unless they had disgrace'! themselves. The Attorney-General proposed to place the Judges outside and above the authority of Parliament, and independent of law. Such propositions were never before laid down, and he trusted never again would be It was exactly that advice tendered by Strafford to Charles 1., that he' was above the authority, of Parliament ; and that cost Charles his" head. No course was so likely to lead to personal revenge and violence as to say to one class of men that they are above the law which they themselves administer. If judges had such power as they had exercised m Mr Barton's case, the legislature should at once take it from them. The Queen of England, the Governor, and this House, could not do what the judge did without a special bill. If any body of men were told they had irresponsible power, a premium would be offered them to do arbitrary acts in contempt of law and public opinion. He said he would give no man absolute power. They would be in a far better position if they were conscious they did not possess absolute power. If the judges; were wrong in Mr Barton's case the House would pronounce a decision. If they were going to °ive men absolute power who possessed such powers already, the Honse would be destroying the liberty of the people. Mr'Bowen congratulated the Attorney- General on the attitude ho .had taken up. The judges were amenable to the legislature, but he regarded this as an attempt to lower their status, which would he injurious. He esteemed Mr Barton privately, but it was notorious that his attitude towards the ■judges had been such that business in the "Wellington Court was impossible. He believed the whole liberties of the people were wrapped up in the independence of the judges.

Mr Moss denied! that thefSHouse asked that the position of the Bench be lowered. The people of Wellington and the bar of Dunedin and Chris ten inch emphatically demanded an investigation for the honor or the Bench itself. A decision was not asked, but simply a report. The Attorney- General had assumed that, the House desired to curtail the power of the Judges, which Avas not a fact, but Judges should not use their powers as humour or caprice dictates. They should be answer able to Parliament where gross oppres sion was practised. In Mr Barton's case he believed gross oppression was prac tised in an unjustifiable way. The _ House should not speak of the matter in mild lan guage, and not regard the susceptibilities of judges. The Attorney-General, when referring to the large powers of judges in America, did not say they were kept in check by a system of elec ting judges, to which this colony may yet come. Forty-five States! elect their Judges. (He quoted from "the " Chicago Law Journal" re the impeachment^ of Judges for tyrannising conduct, gratifying' personal malice.) The American legisla ture would not hesitate when complaint was made. What was contempt? Dis obedience of rules, orders, or processes of Court ? . Contempt on the part of a barrister in insisting that the Bench should hear him on behalf of his client was not contemplated. There must be resistance or interference with the decrees of the Court. He could not find in any books any mention of personal .susceptibilities of judges; there was no precedent. He quoted the case of a lawyer sentenced for contempt in a Crown Colony, for six cases of gross contempt, who was fined £40, or to ba suspended from practice for a fortnight. The barrister petitioned the Crown, and the Lords of the Privy Council, recommended the, Crown to remit the line. He quoted a case of Judge Erskine in a case of libel, from Lord Campbell's "Life of Erskine." The jury fouud the prisoner guilty of publish ing only. The judge demurred to the verdict, and an altercation occurred between Erskine and the judge. The judge said : " Sir, I will not be interrupted." Mr Erskine: " I stand here as advocate foi a fellow-citizen, and will have the verdict recorded." Judge: " fcit down, sir, or 1 shall proceed in another manner." Mr Erskine : " Your lordship may proceed as you think fit. I know my duty as well as your lordship. I shall not sit down." The historian said, for this alone Erskine de served the status given him. Mr Erskine did no more than Mr Barton. The latter asked the judges to state the grounds on which they based their decision. They saubbed him. He repeated the question, in order to advise his client of what steps to take. The Judges refused. The same course was taken in another case, where Mr Barton held that the Judges were mis-stating a case. They refused to give copies of their notes. He appealed repeatedly. If the Judges got an idea that a barrister pleading before them was to be snubbed, it would not be long before the popular notion would be that suchaman must be put down. The sentence passed on Mr Barton shocked the whole community. Thousands, if they could ; speak before the House, would say the conduct of the Judges degraded the Supreme Court in the eyes of the colony. There ronst be inquiry.. If it was not granted there would be a cry at every election. He quoted from " The Lives of Twelve Eminent" the case of Lood Kenny and also Dr Keneally (with great sorrow he bad heard Mr Barton compared with the latter). Such a cry was easily got up. Dr Kenneally braved the Judges day after day and week after week, but did not meet equal punishment with Mr Barton, who suffered the further penalty, the ruin of his profession. What man would entrust a case to him, believiug he had incurred the hostility of the Judges ? What barrister dare take a casejpo ijCourt believing he would not get.a fair hearing ? He did not allege whether the Judges or Mr Barton was wrong; but the facts show that as the whole case is so extraordinary1 in the history of the British Empire, in quiry was absolutely necessary, He quoted a case from the "Solicitor's Journal" of the 22nd December, 1877. English judges should administer iv a humble and meek spirit—not according to mere'intolerant caprice and personal vanity. He hoped they would show that the judges of New Zealand could not .send barristers to gaol on light grounds. Surely in a population of eminent barristers laymen could be found to compose a commission. The mem ber for Kaiapoi made a statement relative to the severance of Mr Barton which was absolutely opposed to fact. Someone should decide. Judges of New Zealand were to a certain extent supreme. Free expression of the Press and the independence of the Bar were essential to the welfare and free dom of the people. To exalt judges too high would make tyrants. They had in spired newspapers with terror. It was now heid in the colony to be improper for the Press to criticise proceedings sub judice. When an important case was begun in English courts the vhole Press teems with critisisml' The Press of New Zealand now dared not express an objection. He legarded a free press as essential to the preservation of the liberties of the people. The exces sive punishment inflicted in Mr Barton's cases, therefore, was a ground for inquiry. Why this ' oxcessive exercise of power ? The inquiry would be supported by the opinion of the whole country.

Mr Gisborne said Mr Barton, could haye appealed to tlie Crown for redress, aud in case of misconduct the two Houses of Parliament could address the Queen for removal of au offending .Judge. The lull was fraught with dangerous precedents. Mr Tole deprecated personal allusions. He' considered au investigation expedient. He"..disclaimed auy desire to limit' the power: of Judges. Since the introduction of the Supreme Court there was no necessity; for the limitation of Judges' power. Dis cretionary limitation would destroy dis cretion. He considered the conduct of the Judges in Mr Barton's case moustrons. Mr Whitaker said no one proved that the Judges did not possess the power of punishment for contempt. Chief Justice Cockbnrn laid down the dictum that every

: JCpurt.of,llecprd ..few,.]»»Wer to .®nfprce__il_s_ own decision, anil may imprison or finefor cohtempt. This waa necessary for ,'the; administration of justice. The Commission would have nothing to inquire into No one denied thfit the Judges possessed such' power.J Suitors and barristers were often; excited, and the Court •would be powerless! if it could not enforce its own decisions. In] 1862 Parliament passed an Act placing New Zealand Judges.in the same position as Judges of Great Britain. Judges were, not irresponsible. Parliament' can address the Queen for their removal. They could not deprive Judges of the power of im prisonment for contempt, though they might limit the period of imprisonment He had heard different versions of Mr Barton's case. It was impossible for the House to say -whether the Court exercised' a wise dis cretion or not. It could not judge of the tone and manner in which Mr Barton used words.

Mr Joyce moved the adjournment of the debate, and the Hou*e adjourned at 12.40.

Supposed Case of Drowning.

A REPOBT was current fn town to-day to tlie effect that a man named Henry Blak'ely, of the North Shore, was drowned in the harbour last night. We have made full in quiries into the matter, and have found that the rumonr is not without a. faundation. It appears that Blakely, who is engineer of the North Shore Feiry Company's steamer Devonport, left the steamer at the Devon port Wharf at 1] o'clock last night, and proceeded with Neil Smith, the cap tain, to the Flagstaff Hotel, where he had two glasses of rum. He then went homewards, and reached his house at 12.45 a.m. His wife Ellen Blakely heard him fall several times on the verandah, and she opened the door to admit him. He however refused|to enter the house, and after using some bad language he took his departure. Nothing has been seen of him since that time, but his hat was observed floating in the river this morning by Captain Clark and others. It is there fore conjectured that he proceeded to the pier with the intention of sleeping on- the steamer, which he was in the habit of doing, and accidentally fell into the water, and was drowned.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day, OHINEMURI GOLDFIELDS. "

The Hon. J. Sheehan has been very suc cessful in , gaining the consent of ,the Ohinemuri natives to the extension of main roads through tlieir land. Negotiations have been in progress for years past, but tlin native owners would not consent before. The purchase of the Ohinemuri goldfield has progressed very satisfactorily. THE MISSING MAN. The man Scrimgiour, lately employed in the Haurakisaw-mill, nas not turned,up yet. It is feared he is lost, as he has not been heard of for three weeks. Telegraphic correspondence is now passing between the G overnmont and County authorities, regarding the entension of Ohinomurf road. A number of Ohinemuri natives have expressed a strong request for employment on'road works, and this desire has been communicated to the Native Minister, from whom the County chair man has solicited authority to proceed at. once with the work. No doubt authority will be received in due course, and when initiated it will probably be the forerunner of the telegraph and other important works, and the necessary advancement of Ohinemuri district. PRESENTATION TO MRS. MACKAY Mrs James Mackay, wife of the Government Land Purchase Agent, was presented last night with a handsome valuable gol,d brooch, and a pair of earrings, for her efforfe when she resided here on behalf of the public institutions of the Thames.

RUSSELL, this day. Arrivals: Wanaka, lona, Magic, Onward, Loaded : Elizabeth Conway and Ruby.

WHALES.

There was great excitement in the Bay this morning upon two humpback whales making their appearance inside the Bay. Two boats were manned, but were not successful in securing a whale.

TAURANGA, this day. THE APPOINTMENT OF MAJOR

ROBERTS R.M,

The "Times" this morning strongly animadverts on the action of the Govern ment in re-appointing Major Roberts R.M. for this place. The public do not hold the same opinion on the subject as the editor of theojlcal luminary. Major Roberts held the pppointraent of R..M. in this district before Mr Brabant, and did so with credit to him self and the Government under whom he served. He is a noble and conscientious officer, and should never have been removed from the position which he held, A sub stantial testimonial was presented to him by the inhabitants on his transfer to Taupo, which evidences the feelings of the people at that time.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WISE).

(PER PRESS AGENCY.)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

STUD HORSE SALE,

At the stud horse parade ou Saturday the finest lot of animals ever exhibited at one time in New Zealand were shown. There were 84 exhibits. At the sale subsequently the highest prices realised were : Time o' Day, draught stallion, 250 guineas ; Young Melbourne, 250 guineas; Glengarry, 300 guineas ; Dainty Davy, 150 guineas ; Old Times, 420 guineas;

■ NAPIER, this day. Fire.—Trrb Buildings Destroyed. A lire brbUo out at the Spit at 1 o'clock this morning, which destroyed the premises of jßeuker's, sail-maker; and Edward's store and engine shed. The progress of the fire was stayed by the Spit and Napier brigades. The insurance ie not yet as oertained. The 6re broke 'Out first at Bedkev's, but the origin is unknown.,

E^i^tiw -.sta>w,: -xTffi*o A.yi-- l- .oe:i:o:BMte.\ i



An inquest was held this afternoon at the Anay and Navy Hotel, before Dr. Philson, on the body of Henry Collins, who was killed acci dentally on Sunday, evenin gby the falling of planks. The inquiry was proceeding as we went to press. After the fire has drawn up, Coke may be added in small lumps (not in large masses), either alone or mixed with Coal A five made in this way is better for not being stirred, so long as there is space between the fragments of fuel for a free current of air. . The value of COKE as a fuel and as a means of economy of Coal is hardly appreciated sufficiently. 'A mixed fuel of Coal and Coke is invaluable forthe ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those of cooking, as it absorbs the smoke or .in flammable gases given off by Coal during combustion, and renders the fire origlder, clearer, and hotter, than it can be made by any other means.—[Advt.] tVhen You Wish to FurnisA Your Souse obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informa tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, and.Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately,, and Bachelor's B>ooms. The .proprietors have ately purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some. Stocfc of Swiss &oodp, beautifully and wonderfully; carved; which are being rapidly disposed of,'.; at"HAr.F-PRiCK!. -Also, just opened up, a* large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents.^ Just received) some magnificent all-wool Bidder-. minster Carpets, ibr dr^iflgaiadibed-iooms ; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels' and Felt Carpets'- the largest stock in Auckland. f ■All kinds of Houses Furniture, : and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron' •Bfdjsßy Kauri, Cedar\ . Rimu, -and Mottled Kauri ; with Wardrobes, Drawers, .Wash stands, and Tables to \ match. • Dining ami Drawing-room Suites to! suit all classes.



ifeeVeralnewae^ign's in "-lfinoleura not seen l^efofeW'thlTci^ I Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid,j and Goods delivered Frbe of Chaboe to: any part of the town. Catalogues sent Post, Free. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Arcade;" where, in addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing,, Millinery, and Fancy Goods - Holloway, Gaelics, and Cranwell, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Qneen-street,j Auckland <



•OTONDERFUL Fresh Bargains. Par W ticulars soon.-W. H. Dauipier, corner of Victoria and Hobson-streets. Y%T ANTED, a smart Boy about 15 to YV open Oysters, and moke himself! gene rally useful.—Apply to Mrs Motion, btall M, Market-house. ■____ , ; WANTED, a few smart Boys.—Gled hill's Factory, Welie.-lny-Btreet. [ WANTED, a intelligent Youth of fair education, for a light business.—For address, inquire at Star office. ANTED, a respectable young Girl as General Servant.— Apply to Mrff Cal vert, Mount St. Mary. _ __ __ . ] WANTED, an ' intelligent active Youth as apprentice for the Litho graphic printing department.—Schmidt and Co., Engravers, Lithographers, and Printers, Vulcan Lane and High-street. WANTED, "one" or two Rood hands; also, an Improver.-^ Apply W. H. Skinner, Builder, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, a respectable Boy to make himself generally useful.—G. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland_Crescent. ANTED 7 a young Man to make himself useful in a Store. Reference required.—Apply at 67, Queen-street. WANTED for Helensville, Sawyers and Squarers.—Apply to P. and I. Mo- Leort, Helensville ; or James McLellan and Co., Fort-Btreet. ; , ANTED, a respectable Boy.—W. J. Oder, Bootmaker, Queen-street. j ; ANTED, a Gardener for Waiwera, an active steady man.—Apply on Thurs day at Mr. Ewington's office. : ANTED, a Boy; must be a good rider.—Apply at once to Partridge and Woollams, Queen-street. , . ; - ANTED Known, good accommoda tion, for Single Gentlemen or Married Couples, at. Belfast House, Grey-street. j WA-7TED, a Girl to mind children,— i- r . Goldie, Pitt-street. HA r"wiil the Men do when my Bs. BWltoppers, and my 2a 6d Black and White Soft Felt Hats, are all gone1? They are goii.g fast, and are a wonderful bargain. Come anil see my Boy'B handsome different pattern ifelt Huta at 2s; a great bargain also. Those men who hava seen my Hats cannot wonder that the Ladies patronise me us they do.—W. H. Dampier, corner of Victoria and Hobsbn-streetß. ANTED, for Gisborae7 a Good Carpenter. Wages, 11s. per day.— Apply to A. Somervell, West-street, Newton. WANTED "Known, that Barnett's Cart will deliver at Onehunga on Thursday next, 3rd October, instead of Wednesday. XIH'ANTED, an Apprentice, to the V y Dressmaking.—Misa Thompson, Grey st£eet_ , .. . , ■■_ . WAN fED, a good Billiard Marker ; must have good references.—Greyhound Hotel. _ __ .__.. ... i WANTED, a situation as Clerk or Book-keeper by a man of "experience and iJctivo habits; good references given.— Apply to AD, Star oMce. |_ W ANTEp7"two (2) good men for Man ganese Mine.—Apply before 9 o'clock to Mr. McGregor, Auckland Hotel. ; \_ ANTED, a General Female Servant. Mrß. Jagger, Captain Cook Brewery, Ne wrn arket. __ ANTED, for Matamata, a Man to cook: must understand butchering.— Apply at Wharf Mill. W~~ ANTKD, by a gentleman, Bed room in a healthy locality, furnished or unfurnißhed; attendance and breakfast only.— A . H., Box 23, Post-office^ ' ANTED, two strong Boys about 14 years of age.—G. D. Burke, Bellows maker, Wak«fleld-3treet. 'Vn_ ' ANTED, a team of young working v\ Bullocks.—Apply by letter only, to Robert Fergusson, Northern Club. ■ j_ WAN TED7~two~ good "Ploughmen. — Apply to Eobt. Maclean, Bleak House. WANTED KNOWN, amongst the 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 I don't know the name of),. &c, &c. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dampier,. corner of Victoria and Hobson-street. . /V O TO B A T H. WANTED, the Puhlic to Know that the Public Baths, Victoria-Htreet; ICast. are open week days, 7 a.m. till 9 p.m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m.; and all week days, except Saturday, from 2 till i p.m., for Ladies. Hot, Cold, and. Shower Bath, and every convenience lor Ladies and Gentleman, Is. \fcf ANTED X N O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, , AND OTHKRS. ••;■.■'< j MONK? AUVANCKD in BUM : of A2 to £50 on TXiraonal Heonrlty, re-payable by weßkly nstftlments, ixt J>. H. NKUMKQK Auckland Loan OnJco, ICS. Qa««n-fltareet opp ifce Savings 'Bank, i ■■.■■■:■ .... V ' Vt , „!>:.,->, .• r; ' Private fntmnon'lowu nttut-of-wa ~ , j Js ■\S7AN! ED Known, that C. Brookesiis V V prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A splendid lot of 1 -adies and Children's Knglieh Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boor, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Hall. • ■ t ANTED, the Ladies and Gentlemjen to know ) am now offering Great Bar gain sin New Season's Millinery. Hats^amd Bonnets from 2s 3d; Felt and Striped Skirts, 2s 6d • Ladies! Fancy Lace Ties from lOd; Flowers. Feathers, and Ribbons, very choap; Straw Hats, 10<l; Dres9 Pieces from 6d per yard; Ladies' Boots, from 6s; Maids' ditto, 2s 6d; Children's ditto, slightly damaged. 9d; Menu Spring-side Boots, 9s.- Ladies' and Gentlemen s Boots and Shoes made to order on the pre miseH.—J. Simpson's Cheap Drapery and Boot House, Victoria and Albert-streets. ! X&7ANTED TO SELL, Balance of! a V* Pawnbroker's Stock, consisting of Clothing, Jewellery. Gold, and Silver. Also, House and Ground (freehold), for a lump sum, to be taken at valuation. Half Cask, balance within three years; no interest. —A. Heavey, Wyndham-sfcreet. , ; ■■'■■■■•■■/■' ■• '■ ■grXPOk 1 KAPOK ! KAPOK '"his New iiaterialloT^EDS, 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 Sate at T. & H. COOKK'S Furnishing Ware house, 67, Queen-street. Sampler free by. post. WANTED KNOWN, tnatx). GOLDIE 3s prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials,' including Sashes. Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Ouin Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market, price,lS*t his Yards,; Cußtom-house-streoT,. , ~ ' .r^.L.OVES.I GLOVEJS. First-class Josephine Cut Gloves, two-button, various sizes, at 2a 6d per pair, worth is; ditto, at 2s per pair; 20 dozen of Summer Light Fancys. all sizes. 2a-6d per pair; 10 doz. really good Black Kid' Gloves, at 3a 6<l, worth ss; large lot Grey Calico, 36 inch, at 6d yard, worth Bd, bought at auction ; Heavy Winceys, 6d per yard; lot of Winter Stock clearing out at cost price; be3t Fancy Feaxher-edged Kibbons, 6d per yard, -worth Is- a. lar>;e lot of Ladies' Silk Scarves at 9d each, worth 2s; 2 Singinp Goldfinches.—W. Eyre, Knneakillen House, Victoria-street. ; WA NTED X N 0 W ;N. Ji'p*. Oiened, One Thousand Mens India jAubber <>'ats, at, 7s 6d.—Samuel COOMBES, City C'^tbing Mart, 93. Queen-street., WANTED, the Ladies to know that J. Williams has opened up another lot of Frilling for the neck, and a splendid assortment of Ladies' Black and White Lace Ties. The best assortment in' Auckland, and the newest stylo in Lasea, Ribbons. Silk Scarfs, Gloves, &c. —J. W Tilliarns, j unction <,meen and Grey-streets, opposite Fire-bell. .;'!.;•,■ j Hj-jfi W. ZEA L A Nl) "INSURANCE J% •- COMPANY. •' ":■ ' FIRS ; AND' 'M'IRINK. Capital/ i./ •:..;'.! .;t/.KK;jfl- «l.000,001). Reinßurance Fund and Reserve .- £135j000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRB of every description of Property i mayi ba .effected with this Company. , ~.,/,- . f . '.... j_ 'Hulls Insiired for the^oyage or Tinie. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight. Insured, iby steamers and sailing vesisßls, Risks oa Wool vhi cot to special .•irrangem ent. j tw , CfROKSS P. ■ p'<S^CK, Manager.:



0 PAUL'S ORGAN FUND pHORAL TTALIT " T r THURSDAY, 3RD OCTOBER, AT 8 P.M. CONCERT BY S. PAUL'S CHOIR. PEOGKAMM E-:— PART L L Chorus-" Let the bills re- . sound".. .. ■■.... -- Brinleyßichards 2,-Sonsc—" Betray me not" ~ ; ■, from "The Hermit's Bell" -- A. Maillart Mr Bkook. 3. Duet—" Sainted Mother " ■-. from " Maritana" .. .. ' .- WaUace Mrs Reed (Miss Leaf), and Mrs Stanikh. 4. Song—" Sing, Oh! rippling river".. J. B. Wekerlin Mrb Raynhs. 5. Violin . and Pia-noforte— "Grand. Duo Conoenante".. .. Reissiger Mr Bkale and Mr Swai-low. 6. Song—" The yeoman's > i Wedding Song" .. Prihoe Poniatowski Mr Coatbs. 7. Trip—" Night" from " Se miramide" .. .. .... .. Rossini Mesdames Raynes, Stkvbns, Stanier, ' Williamson, Nelson, and ■ Miss Beale. 8. Song—"The Stranger" .':, .. M. Swallow Mrs Rkud. 9. Trio—' The Bells of St. Michael's Tower " .. .. W. Knyoett Part 11. 1. Chorus—" Here we rest" > from "La Sonnambula .. '•■.'. Bellini 2. Song—"The Goblet" .. ." .. M. Swallow Mr Bsbtt. .'..-.; 3. Song—" Apart" .. .. Comyn Vaughan : Mrs stanier. L Pianoforte Solo—" Danse Slave" .. Ascher Mr Swallow. 5. ■' Song( with violin obligate)— " The Fisherman's Song" .. J. H. Beale Mr. Gradwell. 6. Duet—'' Hark ! 'tis fairy music" .. S. Glover Mre Raynes and Mrs Nelson. 7. 3ong—" Onceaenin" .. .. A.Sullivan Mrs Reed. 8. Trio—"See our bark scuds o'er the main" .. .. Sir J. Stevenson Messrs. Brook,-Coates, and Brett. 9. Chorus—"Tyrolese Chorus" from " Guglielmo Tell" .. .. Rossini Accompanist and Director..-..Mr SWALLOW. Admission—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, Hatswell. ana Mrs Vaughan, Parnell. TT> AKU R A N.GA, HUNT EACES. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1878. ' FARES. Pnkekohe and all Stations South—3 ngle Tickets issued on "Wednesday, October 2nd, available for return on that and following day: Auckland. Newmarket, and Onehunga $o Ellerslie, One Shilling, -single or return, irrespective of Clasp. ' , ' : ■' ; Trains- will leave Auckland for the Races at 11.5,11.30,11.55 a.m., 12.30,1.15, 2.0, and 2.30 p.m. . Returning at 2.32, 3.14, 4.8. 4 50, and 5.30 p.m. last train. ' ' / ' ■ Late train leaving Onehunga at 7:5 p.m. will return at 11.15; and- also run as far aB Drury: I BURTON'S CIRCUS.;*/ . ! In addition to the Special Trains onWedne's day, October 2nd. the following will Run :— : Tuesday and Thursday; October Ist and 3rd, a Late Train will leave Onehunsra. at 7w5, for. Auckland and intermediate Stations, returning at 11.15 p.ui. ' , . Friday and Saturday, Octoher 4th and sth, a Late Train will leave Auckland at 11.15 p.m. for Pukekohe and intermediate Stations. A. V MACDONALD, General Manager; TjFKTIRANGAjiUNT CLUB. FOURTH ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE AND HURDLE RACE MEETING, To take place at Ellerblie, on : WEDNES DA V, 2nd OCTOBER, 1878. Stewards: Messrsi William McLaughlan, A. E. Whitaker, Thomas Morrin, Robert McLean, Samuel Morrin. A. Buckland. Judge: Mr. Thomas Morrin. Starter: Mr. R. Wynyard. - Handicappers: Messrs. Marks and Percival. Clerk of Scales: Mr. W. J. Marks. Clerk of Course: Mr. Joe Roberts. . ; HURRY SCURRY, of 10 soys. j THK PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB STEEPLE CHASE (Handicap); ; MAIDEN HURDUS KACE. 'PONY RACE, of 10 soys. Post entry.' : i MAIDKN STEEPLECHASE. HANDICAP HURDLE RACK. WM.. PERCIVAL, Secretary. LAND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. i THOMAS DAVID CLEGHORN, of Epsom, near Auckland, Farmer, having made an appli cation as Devisee under the will of John Davidson, of Kpsora aforesaid, farmer, to be . registered as proprietor in fee simple of and in . Allotments 1,2, 3. 4. 5, 6 and 7, of Section 4, of the subdivision into Lots and Sections or AUot ments 41, 42. and 45. of Section 10, of the-Suburbs of Auckland; also, part of Section sof enid sub division, being the hind included in Certificate of Title, Vol. 13, Folio 280; of the Register Book. Notice is hereby given that the applicant will be registered accordingly, unless caveat be lodged forbidding the same on or before the eighth day of November next. ' ~ , Dated, at the Land Transfer Office, Auckland, the 25th day of September, {g^^^ District Land Registrar. T AND TRANSFER ACT ,NOTICE. • PHILIP BOND, of Te, Awamutu, Waikato,. in the Provincial District of Auckland, Settler, having filed with me a statutory declaration of thelossof Gra^tfrom the Cipwn of Allotment 251a, Parish of Puniu, containing 8 acres; ;Vol. 2, : Folio 154, of the Register Book, and: having: applied to'have a Provisional Certiflcate;for the above land issued to him. Notice is hereby ! given'that 1 will comply with: the _above" appli cation, unless caveat bo lodged''with me on or before the eighteenth day of October next. | Dated, at the J.and Transfer Office. Auckland, the 25th day of September, IS7B. . ,■■,..-.,,.- I w»^.m ' theo. KISSLING,. ,;,. \ V ;,',.,.■ District Land Registrar. , SERVICE EXAMINATIoNSi-^" j y_y Students prepared in Modern Languages j and Classics, English, Mathematics, &c— , Apply." French," Star offioei i =XfEWTON EAST SCHOOL. — The i3l Latin Class will meet as usual on THURS DAY and FRIDAY EVWNINGS, at 7.30 p.m., on and after THURSDAY, October 3,1878. . A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND .f\_ GRAMMAR SCHOOL.. M SSThe Fourth Quarter will begin on FRIDAY. 4th instant, on which day the Treasurer will attend at 9.30 o'clock, to receive the fees. j , FARQUHAR MACRAE,' ' < Head Master.. IN retiriug from the Proprietorship of the ■ UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, i John Hancock desires to> express to his patrons and the public his grateful acknowledgment for the liberal support and warm encouragement he has received in his endeavours to sustain the reputation of the houses of entertainment under his control for so many years in Auckland. To the Press especially his sincere thanks are due for the occasional words of enconium. In withdrawing into private life, John HAN COCK considers himself especially fortunate in being able to take with him into retirement the esteem and goodwill of his patrons and fellow- CitiZeDß- JOHN HANCOCK. Queen-street. :■ '< '■ Auckland, Ist October, 1878. ' - - : :. JOHN HANCOCK, encouraged by the sup poi t his conduct has received, feels that he may safely take the liberty of- recommending his successor at the "United Service." MR. H. N. ABBOTT, who, he feels convinced, will in the future, conduct the house in the samo liberal spirit, by providing everything of the very best quality, and by civility to the constituents, which in the past gained for the Hot.4 its irepu tation. ._. ONE POUND REWARD. Lost or Stolen—a Black and Tan Collie Dog : in Qneen-street on Saturday last. Answers to the name of ' ' Rory." Anyone returning the samel to Robert Bond, Nelson street, will receive the above reward; or if stolen, £5 on conviction. STHOUND, a few weeks ago, a Cockatoo ; Sj has a silver ring and part of steel unlit ring roundthe'lee;.\,.-The.owner can have,the bird forwarded by sending address aiid tiayiog all expenses—Thos. Gso. Hunt, Welsford, Kaipara. ___ "lilli_ iil_liL ]_ LOST, a Flat Piece ol Brass, with a. cir cular hole in ole end, part of a Pewing machine.—Reward at J. M. McLßchltm, Draper, Queen-street. ] \ i* j rfIAKEN- by mistake .from the Dress vJL--! Circln of the Theatre on Monday nighr, a Lady'a^Slk Umbrella. .Owner please v tail at 1 Mra Hamley "s Wynyard /■ rms Hotel. .!...'• ,: r-



r— — ~*^ .- <f Meetings- TIO HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF PARNJiLL. Sjb _We, the undersigned Ratepayers of the Borough of Parneil, beg respectfully to request you will,-at earliest convenience, convene a Meeting oi the Katepayers of the above-named Borough, for the purpose of giving an oppor tunity to the intending candidates for the office of Mayor to express their opinions upon matters relating to the district. 'We are, Sic' Yours respectfully, William R. Ellison A. V. Macdonald ■Mi, T. Clayton H. P.Barber Robt. Frater .Tames Harris William F. Lodge Barton Ireland Richard Keals "W. H. Kissling Charles F. Goldsbro' W. Aitkin . John M. Mowbray R. C. Dyer James Kinsella J. M. Dargaville H. Wylde-Browne J. Winks. Auckland, September 24,1878. Borough of Parnell, September 25,1878. pi ENTLEMEN,—In compliance with the VF above requisition, I hereby CONVENE a MHJETINGof the Ratepayers of this Borough, to be held in the ParneU Hall, on TUESDAY, the Ist day-of October, 1878, at 8 o'clock in the evening, - I have the honor to he, gentlemen, Your obedient servant. J. H. MELTON, Mayor. T OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION jU OFNKW ZEALAND. The Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge will he held, Jn the Lodge-room, Newton, on WEDNESDAY, 2nd October, at 7.30 p.m. By order of the R.W.G.M. PRESBY TER IA N £ CONGREGA TIONAL MEETING.. > A Meeting of the various Presbyterian con gregations of Auckland and suburbs will be held, in St. James's Church, Wellington-street on WEDNESDAY EVENING, 2nd October, at 7.30 p.m., with reference to the introduction of the Sustentation Fund Scheme. The meeting will be addressed by various Ministers and others, and selections of Music will be rendered during the evening. A full attendance is re quested. Tenders. rp O B U I L D E R &. Tenders will be received until noon of the Bth instant, for Erection of Shops at Pukekohe for Mr W. Grosse. R. KEALS & SON. __ . . . Architects. f|l" O B U I L D E RS. Tenders will be received until noon of Mon ' day, October 7. for additions and alterations to Custom House Hotel, Fort-street. PJans. &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BA.RTLEY, Architect. A' UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ,-ta./;-, MAR SCHOOL TRUST. Tenders to Lease, for a term of seven years, a Six-roomed House in Symonds-street, near the Supreme Court, will be received, up to WED NESDAY, October 30,1578. By order of the Board of Governors. JOHN JAMES, Secretary. . - Shortland-street, September 28,1878. lißt. mO" LET, Villa of 9 rooms, pleasantly JL situated in Rufand Road, St. George's Bay.—Apply to John Reid and Co., 26, Lower Queen-street. ■ ' r|lo IjET, with immediate possession, an _S Eight-roomed House. For particulars, . enduire at Grafton Road Store. A PARTMENTS TO LET, with or XI. without Board, Furnished or Unfur nished, opposite Lome-street Hall, Fromore House. mo LET, a comfortable Two-roomed _I Cottage; good well.—H. J. Riordan, Nel son-street, near Cook-street. npO LET, a four-voomad Verandah JL Cottage, with every convenience, plea santly situated in Newton; rent, 7s per week.— A pply this office. O ~& i% to"fil000 LENT, on Building Society •BfZr? JL V principles, or on other terms to rait borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated . . Jw*QTA — GROCKRY and GREENGROCERY d*!>iy\J» Business for Sale in "a leading thoroughfare.—C. Williamson, Estate and Land Agent, Vulcan Lane. IT>ROSFEOT . TERRACE, near All .JL Saints Church, Ponsonby.—For Sale, a well-built House, containing 5 rooms and Scullery, 3 Fireplaces, Gas'laid on. Corner Allot ment, 50 x 100.—Apply on the premises ; or to John Cailaw, Cuetoxn House-street. ARBOUR VIEW GOLDMINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). NOTIHE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Shareholders are reminded that the Eleventh Call of One Shilling per Share is now overdu-. Payment of the same is requested forthwith. By order of the Directors. P. TIERNEY, •■"•••, Manager. Coromandel, Octobsr 1, 1878. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY < LIMITED). The price o£ Coke is now 20s per ton. a the Works, for Cash: or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255. with 5s per ton discount. . Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6d bushels, or about doublo the bulk of Coal. . I WE/. 'the undersigned BOOKSELLERS and StationbrsT, beg to inform the public that our resoective places of Business, will CLOSB! every S&TURDAY, on ar.d after 12th October, at 2 p.m. -'■ ' : W.' waYTK, '■'' ':.>■/■ UPTON & CO.. . ~ c ■HAMPTALOUP fc COOPER. WE, the undersigned Watchmakers and •Jewellers, 'heg to inform the Pp_blie that" our" respective placss of business will CLOSE on'and after SATURDAY, Sept. 21st, at 2 o'clock. — JAMES THOWDBN SEYMOUR WELLS, F. H. LEWISSON-. HERMAN PEN ZHOLZ K. G. SCHWARTZ THO•■*. hEALEY H.G.PAYNE JAMES ADAMS ALFRED ALEY C. GOuDWIN T F. SHAW, Jun. LA URTTS HENRIKSEN A. G. BARTLETT H. G. DORRINGTON THOMAS -BAKER ISIIX)R ALEXANDER. GA THI OAT S ! OAT S"l ~. .'■ ' 500 bags PRIME TARTARIAN OATS 1000 bags PRIME POTATOE OATS. ■ ■'-■i;;-'"v W:r j;'HURST &;'CO:, 1 ; , • f 101, Queeu street, Auckland. FENNA/to Harry Smith. —Please send me your address at once. All well here. ~ Address simply Mpnmouth. IS. 3D. per DOZEN.—AIe and Porter Bottles Purchased in any quantity.— .. Ehrenfried Bros., Queen-street-. ....... •,*>ANK~Oi NEW SOUTH 1 WALES. Established 1817. 1 -Paid-up Capital X .. .. £1,000.000 ■ Reserve Fund ',;.- .: ■ .■;■,:"' 450,000 • This Bank is prepared to make special ■ arrangements for Daposits lodged for fixed periods, and' to transact all other Banking Business on terms to be ascertained on appli cation1, i-il :;.. ; ';•; .",<-' ' .' . U Auckland Branch: i.-.l T. H. IVKY. ■;"i,', i .■-:; ;. :....•■;■ . ■■■...- Manager. TO-MORROW^ r CONTRACTORS PLANT. r .: -For Sale by Auction. i L. W. E A TON v ETAS, been favoured with instructions 1 |~1 from MeEsrs. Jones and Ware to sell, on t the above date, at the Graving Dock, at 2p.m. , ■ CONTRACTOR'S PLANT, consisting of One Portable Engine (2 cylinders 15 H.P., by Garrett and Sons), fire box especially con structed for burninar wood, with spindles • Plumber Blocks. Pulleys. Saws, Timber Jacks, in fact a perfect mill j 2 Mortar and • i ii'ij Cement Mills; Pile Engines. Monkeys and > :■ . Chains; 12, Cranes (Derricks)- 12 Crab 5'~ ■ ; > S^^fiSfL' 1l Pobhin Carts; 12 small and »• " w la^ge Ballast Waggons ; 3 Trollies • 2 '! umtables; I portable Forge, also Black ' ■'-■•■• • smith. Shop complete; Masons' Tools of ' , every descrintion; Chains, Pick's. Ham l ;: ■ ; aners/ PileSboeiP,'EarrowS, a largequan ' tity of.,assorted Timber and Piles (kauri ' and totai-a); 2 Boats, witn Sailf, &c.; Anchors, ;Tubs, aud other articles too . numerous .to., mentionV also Buildings. Ofßcs F,urniture, .Large.Safe, about 150 o. barrels best' Portland Cement, a large ? . quantiiy of Water Pipes. Galvanited Iron '{■..:.. Hoofing,. and. Kngineer's- ond Surveyor's .. ' . Inßtrßments.?...,... =,;;;.-; .. >, „, it , rv i, a'j The above Sale wil' bft ;cor tinned T«»-morrow tl (Wedrcsd-.y), 2nd OtobfV, at 11 aim.' Post-> '-pone&-;oii account of theiain. s .-