of Parliament be held at Christchurch, and explained that he brought forward the motion for the purpose of promoting the health and comfort of members. The -question was put if the next session of Parliament be held in Christchurch. The House divided : Ayes, 29 ; noes 28. AYES, 29 : Atkinson, Baigent, Barff, Bowen, Brown, J. C. Dignan, Gibbs, Green, Henry, Hislop, Hobbs, Hursthouse, .Joyce Macfarlane Montgomery, Murray- Aynsley, Oliver, O'Roike, Rowe, Saunders, Swanson, Taiaroa, Tawhiti, Thomson, Tole, Turnbull, Wallis, Wason, and Williams. _ ■ Noes, 28 : Ballance, Barton, Brandon, Bunny, Carrington, Curtis, DeLatour, Feldwick, Fisher, Fox, George, Gisborne, Hodgkinson, Hunter, Johnson, Kelly, Manders, McMinn. Moorhouse, Nahe, Pyke, Reeves, Richmond, Rolleston, Sheehan, Stoat, Takamoana, and Wood. The motion therefore was carried. There was no discussion, the question being settled very quietly. The "Times" says the House was in a playful humour, but that the Government will disregard the motion as it always does. The "New Zealander" ridicules the absurdity of the motion, and of Wellington people attach ing any importance to it. ESTIMATES. The following items were passed -—Con solidated Fund, £94,295 ; Public Works Fund, £686,203; Native Reserves Account, £117 10s ; Government Insurance Accouut, £1,500. Unauthorised expenditure out of Consolidated Fund, £78,442 ; Public Works account, £22,009. Total un . authorised, £100,452 10s. Resolutions were reported and ordered for consideration this day. . During the discusssion on the item half a million, under the head Railway Con struction Act, 1573, Major Atkinson pro tested against the " trust to luck policy," to which he was no part. BILLS PASSED. The following bills were passed :—Seal Fisheries Protection Bill, Fisheries Dynamite Bill, Whakatane Grants Vali dation Bill, Wellington City Boundaries Rating Act Amendment. THE DEPARTURE OF THE MEM BERS. The s.s. Taranaki, which was to have sailed North at noon to-day, has been de tained till to-morrow for the purpose of taking the northern members. It is stated that Parliament will be prorogued to morrow by commission. LAND GRANTS TO SOLDIERS. Sir Robert Douglas moved the second reading of the Hamlin Land Grant Bill, urging the claims of soldiers who shed their blood in the country. He asked whether any member of the House would agree to sell his life for £2,000. The second reading was agreed to on the voices. The Native Minister promised that the amount asked under the bill should be in cluded in future estimates. Sir Robert Douglas declined to proceed further with the bill. RATING ACT. In committee on the Rating Act Amend ment,^ Mr Reeves moved a new clause, giving power to local bodies to levy rates for the support of fire brigades and water works, which was negatived. The bill was reported without amendment. Mr Stout moved that Government busi ness take precedence of other business on Wednesday. Mr Wakefield deprecated putting each motion during the morning in the House, at 3.24 a.m. Mr Stout moved the adjournment, which was agreed to, and the House adjourned until 2.30 to-day.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

TAURANGA, this day. THE JOURNALISTIC ROW.

The threatening language and intimi dation case, Rathbone v. Marks, was heard this morning. Overwhelming evidence was given in the plaintiffs favour. The defen dant committed himself painfully. He is bound over to keep the peace for three months, in one surety of £20 and one in £10. He also has to pay £3 7s costs.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE)

NAPIER, this day. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.

A mysterious case of disappearance of a man has occurred at Port Ahuriri. From what can be learned two men, named respectively Hunter and Perry, had a wordy altercation on the Spit Bridge early on Sunday morning. Constables Burns and Lawrensen, hearing a row, went in that direction, 'when one of the men stated he had no desire to quarrel, while the other made some impertinent remarks. The men then proceeded towards the wharf, and the Constables departed. Some time later, on the same morning, the mate of the Result heard a man endeavouring to get on board by the chain, and he went to his assistance. It was the man Peny, who was cut and bleeding. The mate assisted him on board. Since then nothing has been seen of the man Hunter, who was a cook on board the Admiral; and as it is feared that Hunter has been drowned, tbe police, by means of a drag, were yesterday searching for the body, but without effect. Perry, on being asked what occurred after the con stables left him and Hunter together, states that he was so drunk that he can remember nothing of what happened. Mr Matthew Miller, the well-known stock and commission agent, has signified his intention of standing for Mayor.

A BIG CLAIM.

At a special meeting of the Harbour Board last week, to consider the position of the Board with respect to the action for £25,500 damages, commenced by contractors for harbour works, it was resolved to obtain the services of Mr Macassey, Dun edin, and to retain Mr McDonald, of Napier; Mr Weber, engineer, and Mr Sainsbury, solicitor.to the Board, are now at Dunedin^ in consultation with Mr Macassey. SCARLET FEVER. «

Several cases of scarlet fever is reported at Port Ahuriri. One family has seven down.

(PRESS AGENCY)

FOXTON, this day. Ketch Elizabeth Ashore.

Captain Fraser of the Jane Douglas, re ports that the ketch Elizabeth, owned by Mr Short of Wellington, bound from the Sound to Patea with timber has become water-logged, and went ashore ops Kapiti yesterday morning. She is in a dangerous position, should a southerly wind spring up. The Glenelg was going to tow trie Elizabeth off last night, but feared she njight founder, and abandoned the at tempt.

i HOKITIKA, this day. ';THE DISCOVERY OF MARBLE.

The steamer Maori brought up from Cckpell Sound a splendid lot of marble in bljocks of various sizes and different shades of] colour. The report of Mr Munro, of Djunedin, who came specially to inspect tbje quarries, is most favourable. He con siders the quality of the stone of the very 'highest cliasa and the quantity practically nralimfted. The shareholders have resolved r-e|forrn a company, and proceed to open the q-tarries at once. IMPECUNIOUS EDUCATION BOARD. 1A number .of creditors are threatening to su;e the Education Board, who are still with out funds and have overdrawn at the Bank several thousand pounds.

| CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. THE CHRISTCHURCH RA.CES. 3The following are the weights for the Spring Steeplechase: Te Whetii Marama, J2st 7lbs ; #gent, 12st 3lb; Eversley. 12st 21b; Ivanhoe, l;-st 71b; Royalty, list 71b.; Mqose, list 21b ; The A|ad» list-lib.-: ' ' '"* ' '•'

Free Handicap: Templeton, 9st 71bs; Guy FawV"u, 93t 71b; Fishhook, 9st 71b; Ariel. 93t 21b; Laertes, 9st; Danebury, Bst7lb; Foul Play, Bst 51b ; Bribery, Bst 31bs: Longlanas, Bst 81bs ; Mirelle; Bst; Foam, 7st 13; Lara, 7st 121bs; Chancellor, 7st 121bs ; Natator, 7st 111b ; Pinflre, 7st 101b; Maritana, 7st 91bs; Campbello. 7st 81bs; 7st 71b?; Sinking Fund, 7st 51bs; York, 7st. 51bs; Ramarama. 7st 61bs; Luna, 7st 41ba; Mufti, 7st 31bs; Nemo, 7st Slbs; King Quail, 7st 31bs; Lady Kllen, 7st; Lady ot the Lake, 7st; Naiad, 7st; Fiction, 7st; Dundee, 7st; Merlin, 7st: Kabtilu. 6st lOlbs: Everstey, 6st lOlbs; Te Whetu Marama, 6st 71bs; Moose, 6st 51bs; Agent, 6st olbs; The Lad, 6st; Royalty, 6st; Ivanhoe, 6at; Silverstream, 63t; Jack o' Lantern, 6st; Seven Bells. 6st.

WELLINGTON, this day. MAIL SERVICE.

The Government has accepted tenders for two years for the following mail services :— Thames and Tararu daily, E, Ensor, £15 ; Thames and Hastings, twice weekly, W. Deable, £56 ; Thames, Puriri, and Hiku taia, twice weekly, J. Keed, £15 4s; Paeroa, Mackaytown, and Owharoa, twice daily, and J. Murphy, £12.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Three farmers were fined at Rangiora yesterday for having unbranded sheep. The Government having replied in the negative to an application of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board for a sum to be placed on the supplementary estimates for this year in aid of the Benevolent Asylum, the Board has appointed a committee of three members to draw up a scheme for the collection of hands to carry out the object. TROUT. During the past week the Acclimatisation Society distributed 13,000 young trout in various streams in the northern districts. CHURCH SOCIETY. It was last night resolved at the Diocesan Synod to establish a Church Society for the diocese, in place of the present Church Work Extension Association. VALUELESS CHEQUES. Mr Seymour H. Sanders was yesterday, sentenced to eight mouths' imprisonment on two charges, passing valueless cheques.

CITY COUNCIL.-THIS DAY.

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon. Present : Coun cillors Isaacs, Hay, Peacock, Waddel, Fleming, Thompson, Crowther, Buchanan, and Cosgrave. THE MAYOR. A letter was read from His Worship the Mayor, who was unavoidably absent, hav ing been called to Wellington on important private business. Councillor Isaacs was voted to the chair. mechanics' institute. A letter was received from the Secretary of the Mechanics Institute, stating that a sub-committee would wait upon the Council, for the purpose of putting the claims of the Institute before it, with the view of obtain ing assistance from the public funds at the disposal of the Council. As Dr Kidd could not join the deputation to-day, Mr Talbot sent a note to say that the matter would be postponed until the next meeting of the Council. blewden's arbitration case. A letter was received from Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, solicitors in respect of the case of Blewden v. Morrin. The letter was received. . RENT OF MARKET. An offer was received from Mr Green wood, lessee of the Market, offering to pay the balance of rent due upon the market, viz., £90, by regular instalments of £10. The clerk said that Mr Greenwoodj had a good deal of trouble in getting his rents, and would pay the arrears by monthly instal ments. It was resolved that the applicant pay the arrears by three monthly instalments of £30 each. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. In reply to an application to exempt the Auckland Institute from the payment of a lfcense, on certain conditions, it was re solved that the Institute be exempt from license in terms of the Secretary's letter. PRINCES-STREET. A letter was considered from Mr John Smith, asking that two gas lamps might be placed between the top end of Park-street and his residence in Princes-street, as on a dark night the way is dangerous. Mr Crowther spoke in favour of the lamps being placed in the locality referred to. Mr Cosgrave moved and Mr Waddel seconded, " That the matter be referred to the Works Committee." HABBOUR BOARD REGULATIONS. A notification was received from Mr Superintendant Thomson, of the Auckland Police Force, stating that he has given the necessary instructions to have the bye-laws now in force within this borough duly carried out in future on the reclaimed ground from St. Barnabas' Point, Lower Road, to the junction of Franklin-street, Freeman's Bay; and will co-operate with and assist the City Surveyor in enforcing the Building Regulations in connection with future buildings thereon. Received. HARBOUR BOARD. Several resolutions were received from the Harbour Board, passed at their last meeting. Received. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE'S REPORT. This report was brought and read.—lron buildings |on Queen-street reclamation : The committee recommend the application of the Harbour Board being acceded to. They also recommend that the new line on plan, showing a gradient on one in eleven, levels of Upper Queen-street, be approved and advertised in terms of Act.—The tender of E. Porter and Co. was accepted for supply of sundries, at Pump ting station, for the ensuing year.—Respecting the re moval of stone-breaking machine, sheds, &c , the committee have visited the site and reported to Government.

The report was adopted. SURVEYOR'S ESTIMATES,

The City Surveyor estimated the costs of works in Nelson, Wellington, Union, and Cook-streets at £2,500, and of proposed works in Wellesley-street at £480.

PETITION,

A petition was received from Charles Savage and Thomas Asher requesting per-, mission to deposit the surface metal off the Mount Eden Road in the Waterworks Re serve, until required to spread over the newly-formed roads, promising that no damage shall be done to tlie property. Mr Thompson moved, Mr Cosgrave seconded, and it was carried, " That per mission be granted."

PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH AN NIVERSARY.

The annuaUsoiree of the above church was held last evening. There was sumptuous tea at half-past six o'clock, partaken of by several hundre d persons, after which the people gathered in the church above for the public meeting. The following cergymen occupied the rostrum:— Revs T. Buddie, W. Kirk, D. W. Runciman, D. Dutton, G. Bond, and Mr Alderman McArtmir. Mr Kir_ opened the proceedings by singing and prayer, and then"?introduced the cnairman, Mr McArthnr, who was received with cheers. Mr Thomas Buddie, church secretary, read the annual balance sheet and report, which showed a great amount of financial and other prosperity during the year. After the report was read, the chairman (Mr McArthur) rose amidst great applause and said: Christian friends—l am greatly pleased at being amongst you. It is quite an unexpected pleasure, having made other engagements. lam glad that I have been able to remain for such an interesting meeting. For many years I have taken a deep iuterest in the colonies, and often looked forward to be able to visit them. I am glad that hope is realised. In the old country it is customary for pohticians to condemn thecolonies.butpersonally I regard them as bright gems in the British Crown. The* colonies of England are encircling the globe, carrying blessings wherever they go. "Wherever an .English colony is established there the English language is spoken, and blessings of our Christiani'y is carried with them. I have been greatly pleased to find in Canada as in New Zealand tbe same loyalty and attachment abounding to the mother country, and that you feel proud of the vast Em pire you form a part. New Zealand has made rapid progress during 50 years, and yet this land is only in its infancy. New Zealand is yet destined to be one of the greatest colonies in the Southern hemisphere. The Chairman also passed high praise upon Auckland with its beautiful scenery «nd suburban country. The Revs T. Buddie, D, Dutton, W". Runciman, and G. Bond gave interesting addresses, which were listened to with great attention. Thechoirwere in their usual good trim, and sans and played most effectually. A collection at the close re

alised over £13. The usual votes of thanks were accorded, and the whole closed by singing the Dox logy. •,

OUR LONDON LETTER.

[From our Lonlon Correspondent!

Masonic Club, London, September 12,

RAISING OF THE EURYDICE,

Talking of fatal wrecks, the ill-fated Eurydice has at last been raised. After spending £25,000 on the operation, the Admi; alty have had the ghastly satisfaction of toy.ing a battered and half-rotten wreck into Portsmouth, with her own identical ensign hoisted on a jury-mast. Of course she is worthless, and must be broken up, but common seose would have dictated the use of dynamite ages ago, instead of throw ing good money after bad in steam tugs and divers. THE EXCITEMENT OVER CYPRUS. The rage for Cyprus has somewhat de clined. Soon after we collared the place, Cook and Son advertised a trip there, but things went so queerly amongst the soldiers that Cook sent out a special commissioner to the island in the person of a medical man, who, instead of sending home reports, was obliged to send home medical certificates. In short, the climate played old gooseberry with him ; and, like Mr Archibald Forbes, of the " Daily News," he was down with fever in no time. Messrs Cook, wiser than the Government, have concluded that Cyprus was not the spot to go to, at any rate, in September. Meantime what are we to think of the statement of the Secretary for War that the confounded place was per fectly healthy ? It is a den of typhoid and malaria. THE NEW AUSTRALIAN COM MODORE. I don't think I have mentioned before that Captain J. Crawford V\ ilson, commanding H.M.S. Thunderer, has been selected to succeed Captain James Hoskins, C.8., as Commodore and ;SeniorNaval Officer on the Australian station. Captain Wilson is quite a young man, having only entered the Navy in 1847, but he has seen service in the Baltic, Black Sea, and before Sebastopol and China, and is a good all round sort of -man. DECLINE IN REVENUE. A sad kind of amusement may be got just now by watching the revenue returns. They are always worth noting. Every time they are published the gap between the income and outgoings grow larger. On August 31st last year, the receipts were £30,600,000. This" last day of August the total was £30,210,000, a difference on the .wrong side of more than £300,000. The expenditure up to the same date last year was £33,800,000. This year it is £35,750,000, a difference again on the wrong side of nearly £2,000,000. We have spent, in fact, already nearly 4J millions more than we have received, in addition to the cool six voted by the House before tbe Congress. Friends of the Government say we have reached the limit, and must now go in for retrenchment and economy. Quite so •; but where and how ? And what if trade continue to gather depression, and receipts keep on declining 1 That's the rub. THE RITUALISTS. We are to have another fi»ht over that wretched creature Mackonochie, and mean time the Ritualists fondly hug themselves and their female admirers, and think they have got the sympathies of the public. Neverwcre menmoreuttcilymistaken. The contempt in which they are held in the minds of all mankind, except their own ignorant rabble, is unmeasurable. But in the meantime they continue to lead captive silly women and weak boys, in orders who have just managed to escape a plough ing at their University, or who have crawled into the church as "literati per sons." A large portion of the beautiful slope of Highgate Hill, is now occupied by a mouantery which I am told is half filled by ex-church of England parsons, who have first ratted as Ritualists. They have joined the " Passionist Fathers," and mortify the flesh on haricots blancs, and a plentiful supply of horsewhips. Their sole redeeming point is that they are tremen dously hospitable, and will entertain any one who desires to see their system in a right royal manner, while they themselves are on starvation rations. Curious fellows they are in other ways too, for a journalist of my acquaintance, who inspected the place a little while ago on behalf of his paper, told me that one of the Fathers showed him in his private room an album of female beauties, to which he was in the habit of adding the belles of each new season. Does not this remind you of the adage, " Nctturem expeilas furca, tamen usque recur ret." BANGLES. The present fashion of bangles, in imita tion of their East Indian sisters, is greatly extending amongst our Englishwomen, and I know no reason why they should not carry out the old notion embodied in the nursery rhyme of "the old woman at Ban bury Cross," who made " music wherever she goes," but really I think they ought to stop at the church door. I was particularly struck last Sunday at a fashionable church with the "tintinabulation that euphoniously swelled" whenever the congregation had to change its position. When the congrega tion rose, tinkle, tinkle, tinkle sounded the metallic music. When the bow was made in the creed, tinkle, tinkle, tinkle went the ladies. When they sat down again they tinkle, tinkle, tinkled again. " Let us pray," said the parson. "Tinkle, tinkle, tinkle," said the ladies. That grand chapter in the. history of Elijah formed the lesson, and the noble story of the prophet's despair and recovery was accompanied all through by a tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, which showed how little the lesson of the service had come home to Englishwomen. Greenstone.

iii mil-Mill. Ji1 An, w ed_?Esda-. October 30



When You Wish to Furnish Your House, obtain a Book Catalogue from tbe City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informa tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have ately purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully arid wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-price ! Also, just ipened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets arid various articles suitable for presents. Just received, some magnificent all-wool Kidder minster Carpets, for dining and bed-rooms ; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels and Felt Carpets : the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of House Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron Brasß, Kauri, Cedar, Rimu, and Mottled Kauri; with Wardrobes, Drawers, Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Linoleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid, and Goods delivered Free op Charge to anypart 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, GAELICK, AND CRANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland



WANTED KNOWN, Mr. Dampier's Large Advertisement will be found in the 2nd column of .th page.l WONDERFUL FRESH BARGAINS. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dampier, cor ner of Victoria and Hobson-street. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Samuel Brown, Grafton Road, two, doors above Bowling Green. . ; WANTED, an Engine Fitter.—Apply; Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson-st. WANTED, an active Man or Youth;: must be able to milk and make himself generally useful. — Thos. Williams, Mangere, near Onehunga. . . TO LET, two small Cottages,—J. Abbot, Grocer, Hobson-streetJ



\AT ANTED, a good Billiardmaker for JLJ Gisborne; good wagesio a competemt* at onces- P VI/'ANiEL), a Wheeler and Wilson *il * Machinist, also Improvers and Appren tices to the Dressmaking.—Mrs. Taylor's DreßS making Establishment. Karangahape Road. ANTED, a Man to milk, attend to vegetable garden, and make himself ?i^ n Dafi y useful.-Apply at 8 a.m. to-morrow to w. Rattray, Mount St. John. ANTED, a Boy for a farm.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-.treet. WANTED, to adopt a Boy between eight and ten years "f age; orphan pre- A_cW__d iP ter' A1 *>ha' Post-office, WANTED, a good General Servant : references required,—D. Bloom, yuecn "YTTANTED," good Woman Cook for w tL^J?. 01?.1, T,auranga; reference required.— g l Henry_s Registry, Shortland-street. V^T ANTED, Housemaid for hotel at Hot v T Springs; wages, £1; must be experienced. —i_. Henry's Registry. Shortland-street. W A£ TED» a Cook.—Apply Blue Post y V Dining Rooms, Victoria-street. WANTED, st young girl as General Servant. — Mrs. H. W. Slater, Brick House, next door to Chape', Vincent-street. WANTED, a, good , steadyHFarming Man. or Man and Wife, for Piako.— Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Jas. James, Russell-street. Pon sonhy. . ' WANTED, a smart active Youth about 15 as message boy.—Apply at once to J. Levy, Queen-street. WAN TED, a respectable Youta for the Grocery business.—Close Bros., Queen- WAN TED, a respectable Girl as General Servant.—Mrs Evans, corner Ponsonby and Franklyn Roads. ' WANTED Carters and others to Water their Horses at J. J. Odium's Royal George Hotel. Newmarket. WANTED, for Hotel at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, a Married Couple to do general hotel work—L. D. Nathan and Co., Shortland-street. CX^ANTED Known, Thomas Fen'ton, a .'.:. better from your father for you at the Nottingham Castle Hotel. WA NTED, a General Servant.—Apply . Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefield-street. WANTED, a good Ironmonger's Assis tant.— AppJy by letter to AL, office of his paper. ANTED, a good General Servant, with references.—Apply this office. *T7S7"ANTED, 8 Men to clear fern an titree T t at Matamata Apply at Wharf Mill, WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking.—Mrs. Kirkman, Victoria-street. WANTED to Rent, a Cottage of 4 or 5 rooms, withiu easy distance of Queen street.— Address, stating terms and locality, " Domus," this office. WANTED^ showy and suitable Premises for a cutting meat trade near lulmo's, and on the same side.—W.E., Star office. WANTED to Sell, a first-class Trap Borse, quiet and staunch ; two first class Hacks : also, t~o Spring Traps and Harness.—Hedger and Co., Grey-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Mrs. Wm. Bell, Nugent-street, off Kyber Pass. WANTED Known, Adelaide Red and White Wine, in prime condition, 6d per tnmber, at the Thames Hotel, Lower Queen streets WANTED to Sell, a first-class uew Waggonette; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, light a_d heavy Spring Carts ; also a new Harvest Waggon. —A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory. WANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A splendid lot of liadies' 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 yell, the Splendid Piano Mddle. Charbonnet played upon at her concerts. To be seen at Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. Also, many fine full rich toned Pianos by Bord and Debain. N.B.— Second-hand Pianos and Harmoniums. WANTED, by a working man, a Bed room, with cooking and washing done. Reply X, this office, stating particulars. WANTED, a kiud person to adopt a Little Girl, an orphan.—For particulars apply by letter to BG, at this office. WANTED, a Book-keeper, with some experience; must understand double entry.—Apply by letter only, giving references and stating salary required, to Edward Lewis, Cv stom-house-Btreet. WANTED, Stonedreesers to dress kerbs,, 8 inch at Is 4d per foot, 12-inch at 2s per foot.—James Dempsey, Contractor. ANTED, two steady Boarders in a private family.—Apply Mr. Fulliames, Broker, Hobson-street, near Governor Browne Hotel. WANTED, a smart Youth.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club, Shortland street. ' ANTED KNOWN, thac_>. GOLDIE is prepared to Bupply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, inoluding Bashea, 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, Custom-house-street. WANTED, a General Servant, a good plain Cook, and one who can milk pre ferred. References required.—Mrs R. H. Stevenson, Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. ANTED, a strong Lad ; one used to the trade preferred.—R. Smith, Car penter, Upper Symonds-street. WANTED Known, Frilling, Frilling! Wanted Ladies to buy my 4d Frilling; Brown Calico, at 3|d per yard; Striped Stockings at Is per pair; Silk Lace, 4d to 9d per yard, usual price 9d to 2s 6d; Lace Neck-ties; Little Boys Hats, in straw and felt; Linen Hnck Towels, 7d and lOd, usual price 9d and Is 3d each; Ladies' Straw and Muslin Trimmed Hats, also Hat Trimmings; Ladies' Costumes in latest Paris fashions; Ladies' Underclothing very cheap; a specially good line in Ladies Night dresses at 12s, worth 16s; White Feathers. 6d to to 12s each, very good value; Linen-faced Rink Oollars, _d each, or 5d per box; Turkey Red at 9d per yard: Blue Percale, suitable for trim ming Little Boys' Suits, at lOd per yard; Girls Lisle Thread Gloves, from 5d per pair ; Berlin Wool.from 3d per doz; Purses 3d and 4d each; Silk Lace, usual price Is 9d per yard, but now sold by me at 4d, 6d, and 9d yard. This is the cheapest line of good Silk Lace in Auckland. A job line in Ladies Cloth Dress Buttons at 6d per card of three dozen. Ladies Leather Belts, now coming into fashion, reduced from the usual price of 3s to is, and Is 3d each. Hair Pins, _d a box, in quantities of one dozen and upwards; much less to those who want to re-sell them again. Ladies Lace Falls, 9d to Is 3d each ; usual price, Is 6d to 2s 6d. New Dux Prince Arthur and Duke Collars at 6d per box, or 4s 6d per gross; sizes, 12,15,151, and 16; left. These Collars are the best value in Auckland. Hand some Puff Boxes at half-price; Violet Powder at London marked price; new make Ladies Dress Holders only 2d each. Other Goods too numerous to mention.—J. GREEN, three doors from Thompson's Grocery Store, 44, Victoria street, Auckland. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WILLIAM POTTER, OF EPSOM. All Claims against the above Estate must be sent to the undersigned on or before Monday, 11th November proximo, otherwise they will not be recognised. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. AATS! OATS! O A T S 1 500 bags PRIME TARTARIAN OATS 1000 bags PRIME POTATOE OATS. W. J. HURST & CO., »01, Queen-street..Auckland. js-^a^ TT>ARQUE LEBU, FROM :g|*|gK|^J> LONDON j2B,am_____« All Accounts and Claims against BBa^™™™ the barque Lebu must be ren dered to the undersigned by 10 o'clock on FKIDA V, the Ist November, or they cannot be recognised. The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 30th October, IS7B. BOARD and Lodging within a short dis tance of the Post-office, wanted by a Young Man.—Address, stating terms, R, Star office. fega_a . _ f "VT-S-W ZEALAND INSURANCE J3| COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital „ .. ..'. - _ fii.OOO.OOO. Reinsurance Fund and Reserve ... £135,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FUSE of every description of Property may be effected w-ia this Company, r : r ' •' '-> , Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. __er-, ohandise, Goods, and Freight Insured,: by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks ■6a Wool subject to special arrangement. ['"■■' «sr Losses Promf_xx Paid. GKORGB Pi PIKRCB. s__oager.



\'Xffi a n t,e\d^ & * o w\ TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHi^BS. MONEY ADVANCED in SL 7M °f *2 to *i on personal security, re-payabi e XT by, w,e,eW nstalments, at L, H. NEUMICGB.^./ScMan Loan Offloe. 166, Queen-street oppo. lUe Saving Bank. UCKLAND AND NORTH SL TORJ STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limi.™d, An Interim Dividend at 5 Per cent;'has th.^ day been declared on the Paid-up capital in the above Company, payable at the Company's Office, Queen-street Wharf, on and after the Ist November. By order of the Directors. H. W. HEATH. Manager. Auckland, October 24,1878. Note.—Transfer Register will be closed from 30th October till November 1, at noon. MARRIED Lady, accustomed to tuition, who has a small select class for young ladies, is desirous of obtaining three of four additional pupils for advanced branches of. education.—Address, Alpha, Box 90, Post Office mANKS ! TANKS !! TANKS !!! S. PARKER Ha s For Sale SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, *r From £2 ss. and upwards, ~_3s Complete with tap ready for use. Also, A Labgk Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, &C, &c, &c. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. AtraK„AND. RESIDENT GOVERNESS.—A Lady lately arrived in this country, desires an engagement; or would take charge of a House hold with the care of two or three children.— For testimonials and particulars, address A.Z. office of this paper. TCfl O R SALE: 200 barrels CEMENT 50 drums LINSEED OIL 25 drums TURPENTINE. Will be Sot. Cheap. H. R. SHROFF, HIGH-STREET (opposite the Police-office). " For the cause that lacks assistance." IN THE FACE OF STRONG OPPOSI TION, we have determined to CLOSE every evening at 6 p.m. Thanking cur friends and the public generally, for the liberal sunport hitherto accorded, we hope and trust the friends of Early Closing (being convinced their name is legion in Auckland), will support us in the Early-closing movement. W. KINCAID & CO., Glasgow Boot and Shoe House, (Late "The Pantheon,") QUEEN STREET. P.S.—Selling cheaper than any house in town. One trial will prove the fact. Note the address:—Glasgow Boot and Shoe House, opposite Arthur's Mart. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order. ARRIVED, AND ON SALE: 180 tons FLOUR, in sacks, J-sacks, J-sacks 12 tons OATMEAL 300 sacks OATS 120 sacks SEED and FEED BARLEY T. H. HALL & CO. OPJ CASES BACON AND HAMS, in Cloth and Bare 2 tons Ditto ditto. Farmers' Cure 6 cases ROLL BACON & BATH CHOPS 5 cases LARD 3 tons CANTERBURY CHEESE On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL SHOW, NOV. 13, 1878. EXHIBITS at the above SHOW will be carried to and fro on the Auckland Railway at Single Rates, upon production of Certificate from the undersigned. WM, PERCIVAL, Secretary A.A.P. A. OT. RAPHAEL WINE. Strengthening and Digestive. This Wine is an invigorating tonic, very pleasant to take, and more efficacious for convalescents and debilita ted persons than iron or quinine. It is a sove reign remedy in cases of gastric debility, chlarosis, and anemia. St. Raphael to be ob tained only at the Thistle Hotel Bottle Department. m R V THE DUNEDINpEER, MARSHALL AND COPLAND'S. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. MISS SHERWIN'S CONCERT, THURSDAY, October 31.1878. Late Train leaves Onehunga at 7.5 p.m. for Auckland, returning after the Concert. Calls at intermediate Stations. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ENGINEER FOR GRAVING DOCK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 26th October, 1878. Applications will be received at this office until Tuesday, the sthlproximo, at noon, for the appointment of Engineer for the Graving Dock. Applications to be endorsed, " Application for Engineer for Dock." J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. XJ ORO UG H OF PARNELL. . NUISANCE BOOK. ; A Nuisance Book is kept at the Council Office, in which Ratepayers may enter complaints re specting nuisances; S. REYNOLDS, _ ■;. ■ -_„-__ Town Clerk. October 28,1878.



f. For Sale. "jyORTH SHORE, DEVONPORT FOR SALE, >0 y 75 Building Allotment d 8 Farms, from 7 to 165 acres 6 Houses, various sizes. jj> Houses to Let, at/wats on Hand. *• -, _ R. & R. DUDER, - HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS, Devonpoet Store. = 1 |r°7*tTA L E OR- LEA SE, ! BPraitiffi1?^ Baking, Confectionery, and viav% weiH^? ng Business. established 15 al?w » flSnnW* 1 m ma Populous district, doing mS^'W?1! 8, The premises are Freehold; DwPlii?,^ hoL? bSl^ Sh °P' with commodious For full particulars apply to s* J" M. & j. MOWBRAY, —— . Queen-street. T-INC-LlNED^a^klnFclserFor-^^ £A . Champtaloup and Cooper, Booksellers^ Stationers, Queen-street; _ -ooouseners and |j(OR SALE the I^a^a^dGood^wliTo. Jt a Small Grocery Business in a leading thoroughfare.-Apply a t this offlce. leadlDS FIRST-class Cottage (new),' forSali'or' to Let; also, Shop and DwelHniTw.i Gundry's Paddock. Easy t___o_i--S. son^Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. WlU*am £* 1 Oft ~f^W¥^ a _r? s of Level d&Xt» V. ■ Land, all fenced in, 3 Paddocks all in grass, 5-roomed Cottage, coY-shed nicsfv &c, 28 miles South of Auckland.-s. Py ß a S&' Land Agent, Shortland-street. aUe ;£_-_ tos /?_* -f citlc --«0 acres flrst-clSss a-■&» Land _ }i miles from Opotiki township— siY aUe» Land agent, Shortland-street. -K-JJ'J'ti —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First f*"^ <J'^'' t>lasß Land, all fenced and in grass w™l-?% °rchard. ■Plenty.of ornamental trees House of 3 rooms, large dairy, Btock-yard, &c a^? c^ 83r'77 S- 7 a. le ' P onße ' LanQ. and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. £290-£ Xl CTTr and weU-flnished Cottage .«. . _°,_' 5 r°oms and scullery, tank &c with freehold corner allotment, 25 minutes wall. from Post-office.-S. Vaile, House and lind Agent. Shorttsnd-atreet. £2/>0 ~wic^ByiLT HOUSE of four fZSfY, if rooms and wash-house, &c, with vS?£ 0l wal,otmei ,t r 50 f I 0 at MoaDt EdVn—S Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-street J£* 1A to £1000 LENT, on Building Society «*-VJL V. principles, or on other terms to soit borrowers—C. Williamson, Estate agentVVul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated £450 -"S- paddocks and in grass -sfVaUe^House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. _-'o Let. T°v_STt a Kve-r oomed Cottage on the v. a New North Road, with half-acre of crass land; rent moderate to a good tenant -BW address apply at this offlce. tenant—For TO LET, a large Shop, with Dwelline- house, corner of WeUesley and Lorne streets—_ PP Iy oa the premises to W. Crowther. T 0, 1'??, for a term» or for Sale, a com- Tr,„ TO f ior + ta, ble: Biabt-roomed House in Seafleld View, lately occupied by Mr. Peacock, to whom offlce Short'and-street, opposite the Post- BEACH ROAD, Devonport.-Excellent v- <. ?" ro9JS ed Hoßse on the Beach, near the Victoria Wharf, to let. £35 a year.^-Oliver Mays, Post-office Store. * T° iJE'J-V -Uairy Farm at Surrey Hills i^r~« -Estato. 3STevFtoi_, good Dwelling-house, large cow-sheds, with every convenience, and. ??A ere t s ?, f lan^ T ; position unequaled—Apply to Street" Rose,iHobßon' s Buildings, Shortland- Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW EALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy ef Gkorge Markie, of Papatoitoi, near * Auckland, Carpenter, a Debtor. It is hereby notified that, at • First Meeting of the Creditors of the said George Markie, held on Monday, the 28th day of October, 1878, in the Building of the_ Supreme Court, at the hour of eleven o clock m the forenoon. Thomas Mac tfariane, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant m Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has, in writing intimated to the Registrar his accept ance of the said appointment. Dated this 26th day of October. 1878. ■ H. WILLIAMSON. rr-,- TT -„ -. Deputy Registrar. Hughes and George, Solicitors for the Debtor, Snortland-street, Auckland. County Elections. THE COUNTIES ACT, 1876," AND " THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." U XJ^ In accordance with the provisions of the said Acts, I, James Denis Kelly, Returning Officer lor the Whaußiding, County of Eden, do hereby give notice that the second Election will be held on the 13th day of November, 1878, at the Publio Hall, Whau, for the return of one qualified per son to the Office of Councillor of the said Riding And I hereby appoint Wednesday, the 6th day of November, 1878, as the'day of Nomination, at the above Hall, at noon. -vmoi Nomination Papers, signed by candidates, Bhould be left with the Returning Officer, at the Baid Hall, before the hour of noon on the day of nomination. JAMES DENIS KELLY. . ~ , _ ■ Returning Officer. Auckland, October 29,1878. "^TAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. TO THE ELECTORS OF TAKAPUNA RIDING. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l beg to off>r my self as a Candidate at the Election of Oou >.c„lors on the 13th November, and, if r'ected, will honestly do all in my power for the welfare of the district. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours truly, ROBT. M. STARK. Tenders. ril O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 7th instant, for the Erection of a Family Residence at New Plymouth. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. ■■ ■ _— mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Tenders are required up to noon of TUESDAY the sth of November, for the Erection of a Brick Store at the corner of Victoria and Hood-streets, Hamilton, for Mr N. R. Cox. i Plans. &c, may be seen at my office, and duplicate drawings and specifications will be deposited at the office of H. Allright, Engineer, Queen-street, Auckland, on and after the 20th instant. THOMAS H. WHITE, ,A v chit) _tc_ Hamilton, October 11,1878. T ° B v J L D E R s- Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, 2nd November for the Erection and Completion of three Dwelli„_ houses in Grey-street. . Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, . Architect. T ° B U T L D E RS. T»Av'm_l,J? l *bS rBO? Te _1_ antil n°on of THURS DAY, 31st October for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Carleton Gore Road Plans, &c, at my offlce, Stichbury's Buildings EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. * T £E^ .T,? „STATE that the Adam (. aJ nis£ t'?rhoseil, a,mo a PPeared in Satur- ? ayT_!/?mA? 5 s bemF Stable to meet his liabilities IS NO! Adam McCamish, 'Carpenter, and to prevent further mistakes, I shall for the future spell my name ■ . ~ . ._ ADAM McKEMISH. Auckland. 29th October, 1878. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND -t__ PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW. _ To be held on 1 The Association Show Grounds, Ellersme, On WEDNESDAY, November 13,1878, when upwards of £700 will be offered in Prizes Ifor Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Dogs, Fowls Horticultural and Local Manufactures. ' For list of awards and further particnlnro



1 * Meetings. A NCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.* The Quarterly Meeting of the Auckland fi IS'? RI.CT °f tbe above Order will take place, in tne Primitive Methodist School-room, Alexan- M*. TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVEN ING, 31st instant, at 8 o'clock sharp. Business of importance will be transacted. 1 r.£2L eJ?« is &P„ quested to attend and present • Credentials at 7.45. Visiting members are invited. By order of the D.C.R, HENRY T. GARRATT. District Secretary. fTIRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB.' A Meeting of the above Club will be held, at the Club-room, Charlemont Hotel, on THURS DAY, 31st October, at 8 p.m. Business: To elect new members, and Com mittee for Sports. ROBERT E. ELLIS, Secretary. TAHUHU PUBLIC HALL COM PANY (LIMITED). The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held in the Public Hall, Otahuhu, on THURSDAY, October 31,1878, at 7.30 p.m. -~ . _ _ F. FALLWELL, Secretary. Otahuhu, October 11.1878. ROYAL MAIL HOTEL Restaurant.— , it J" ,c° Qling again thanks the Gentlemen of Auckland for their patronage, and hopes for a continuance of their favours. First-class Table HE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), AFI-HD rrNTTSTTAI. B_Cll.r__ lo persons willing to become Consumers of GAS. Tbe Company open the Street, Tap tne Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, . . Footpath, and Premises. And SUPPLY a METER, keeping the whole in order, _ WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCE! BUILDINGS. AUCKLAND ENGINEER -C3L VOLUNTEERS. ANNUAL GRIND CONCERT and QUADRILLE PARTY Will be held in the CHORAL HALL, ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 30. Under the Patronage of Major Withers, Officer Commanding the Dis trict, and Officers and Men of the various Companies. Superintendents Hughes and Mahon, of the City and Newton Fire Brigades, Programme : Part I. Overture, " L'Amour au Village" (P. Bouillon)— Band Duet, "Love and War"—Messrs. Ryan and Francis , Song, " The Queen of Arondale"—Mr. Carter Song, " Ring on Sweet Angelus"—Miss Peace Duet, " The Gipsy Countess"—Miss Wilson and Gentleman Amateur Song, " I Wait for Thee" (D. Cope)—Mr. Howard Song, " Killarney"—Mrs. Jaggar Solo and Chorus, "Come where my love lies dreaming"—Mr. Ryan and others Song, "1 am a Soldier" (Bagnell), by reque_t— Mr. H. Dean ■ Song, " Strangers Yet"—Miss Wilson Song, " Friend of the Brave"—Mr. Howard Selection; "Maritana"—Band. Interval of Ten Minutes. Part n. A Serious Farce, entitled, BROTHER BILL AND ME. Dramatis Person_e. • A. Noodle—an elderly gentleman, with a decided tendency for match making Mr R. Young Wm. Wiggles—a bachelor; open however for an engagement with a good round sum attached to it Mr W. Power Ben Wiggles—who has a strong objection to any kind of work, but has a great affection for his brother Bill ... .. .. Mr W. Brinsden Simon Squib — a disappointed suitor^- sickening for the mumps .. •■-•„■ ,-'•?.': .. Mr. A. Davenport Wilhemina Noodle—a handsome young woman, in love with an unknown gentleman "... Miss J. Maynard Seraphina Noodle—a spinster lady of uncertain age, with a fortune of £10,000.. Miss A. Percival Martha Muggles—a faithful do mestic, with a little property, in want of a husband .. Miss Patty Pritchard Poljceman, Servants. &c, &c, &c. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Tickets, 2s 6d, to be had of Mr Saunders, Tailor, Queen-street, or any memberof the Com pany. E. DAWSON, Secretary. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER L DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, WALNUT PIANOFORTE, PICTURES, SEWING IMACHINES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE! GALVANISED IRON. THE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, |on Friday, Ist |inst., at 11 o'clock, . ■:.( Drawing-room Suite, in CriwjWb Rep, consisting of Couch, two Jgfijchaira, and 6 Chairs, Cottage fwtitbrte in walnut case, Sewing Machinf {Wheeler and Wilson), inlaid tables ; TJarpets, Pictures, Books, Oilcloth, Hearth and Door Mats, Chairs, Washstands ' and Ware, Fenders and Irons, Couches, Iron and other Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Kasy Chair, Rocking Chair, Curtain Poles, besides a variety of Household Furniture, Sundries, &c. Also, Diamond Ring, GoM Repeater Watch"! Greenstone Brooch and Earrings. And, 90 sheets Galvanized Iron. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FjklDaY, .NOVEMBER 1. CI T V MAR T. RANGITOPUNI BUSH, CONTAINING 340 ACRES BUSH AND ALLUVIAL LAND. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Friday, November Ist, at 12 o'clock noon, All that piece or parcel of Land, being Lots 59 and 60 and part of Lot 58, of Parish Paremoremo near Riverhead, containing 340 acres. About 70 acres good alluvial land has been under culti vation, the balance is bush, and thickly covered with kauri, estimated to contain 1,500,000 feet. The improvements: Large cottage with garden two other cottages, old mill building, and two rush dams round timber in the creek, ready to float, 48,000 feet; squared ditto, 28,000 feet • squared timber in bush, 27.001) feet' round* „Am™V C MoS_" cu?) in b, ush- 37-000 feet; ditto, 20.000; kaikatea in creek, 2,700 feet. g&The auctioneers direct special attention to this property. There is a good floating creek run ning right through the property leading to Riverhead, where timber can be floated down. The booms substantially fixed a short distance above Mr Lamb's mill, secures all logs during freshes from floating into the harbour. Timber can be floated at comparatively low expense. Terms: 25 per cent, cash deposit; balance in 21 days from date of sale. "OARTICULARS of L. W. EATON'S APPLE SALE TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), Consisting of French Crabs, Stunner Pippins Scarlet Permains, stone Pippins, &c. ' LEVI WISATON. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER"!; ~~ At Two o'clock, *• , ■ New Zealand Clothing Factory, Queen, street. • 200 ZINC LINED CASES. R. C GREENWOOD "VT/TLL sell by auction on the premises rwl 4° f _he New Zealand Clothing! Factory. Queen-street, on Friday next, at 2 o'clock, 200 good Zinc-lined EMPTY CASES, i& I lots to suit purchase--.