„., Mr.Sheehan said the, -/.Government • could Tidt see" tlieir way to accept the resolution. This particular road is not in any district at all. There was no Road Board jto take care of it and no County. Therefore, it was a Government road, and the Govern ment were obliged to levy tolls in order; to keep the road in repair. The Government had declared their intention to give the maintenance of roads: to districts .in future, and would as k the- House to endorse the principle; therefore they could not abolish tolls. The peopk in Auckland paid these tolls as well as people out of Auckland. There was £10 from the former for £ I from the latter! If the Government would promise that all money derived from the districts were given over to them, none would have a right to com plain. The question of bringing the Counties Act into operation was travelling outside the resolution.. If the tolls were abolished roads could not be maintained. He had been assured by the Public Works Department that the tolls this year would not be sufficient to maintain the roads. A much greater hardship would be done by leaving roads in disrepair than keeping up the tolls- He would. urSe the withdrawal of the motion on the distinct understanding that the Government would devise a principle that every penny raised in the district would be spent in the district in which the tolls were collected. Mr. O'Rorke. in reply, differed from the remarks of the Native Minister, that all money derived from the tolls was expended on the road. In the present case, out of col lected from the Town of Onehunga, only £10 was received. The whole system of tolls was rotten. It would take a little time to convince the House of the necessity for abolishing tolls. He was glad to see that the Government made Ngaruawahia bridge free. Everyone knows it was not the people of Auckland, but those in the outskirts, who contributed the greater por tion of the tolls on produce brought into the city, while carriages from Remuera go absolutely free. On the question being put, it was declared negatived. Mr O'Rorke divided the House. Ayes, 10; noes, 30. The motion was, therefore, lost. THE LAND TAX. Mr Hunter, in resuming the debate on the Land Tax Bill, complimented the Government upon the simplification of the tariff, and also eulogised the policy of the Native Minister. Although he was one of those who had acquired a large area of land by purchase from the Crown, he would vote for the Land Tax Bill. He was a clear <*ainer by the reduction on the customs. He opposed the duty on beer and Joint Stock Companies, and believed in the abolition of grain and timber duties. Mr Montgomery, in speaking on the secoad reading of the Land Tax Bill, said the measures brought down by the Govern ment, ware not such as commanded his respect, and he ventured to say that the country at large would have supported a general property tax. He recognised the liberality of the Government measures, and therefore would vote for second reading of the Bill. Everj- one of the Government supporters could not expect to have his own way. No government could stand for a clay if every one of its supporters demanded to insert his own individual views. If they rejected the Bill before the Electoral Mils passed, the House would place the Government in a dilemma, though no doubt many members on the opposite side of the House would like to see such a result. He would supporfthe Bill, trusting the Government would introduce reasonable amendments. Messrs Joyce and Bryce spoke in support of the bill, and Mr Stevens against it. Mr Moss said at that late hour he would make his remarks short ("No, no.") Many of his arguments were anticipated by the previous speakers. He understood the member for Christchurch to say there was no necessity for a change in the incidence of taxation. He understood the member for Geraldine to say that all subsidies should be stopped, in cluding twenty per cent., but it was not always districts in which the subsidies are raised that the money is expected. Ihe money was taken out of the funds of the colony; therefore they could scarcely expect the amendment to be carried. -tie would quote a-few figures, which really astounded him when he worked them out. They showed the amounts respectively contributed to the general revenue of the colony by land, property, and labour. Uut of two millions revenue, one million two hundred and seventy-three thousand was raised by taxes upon articles of general use and consumption. The amount falls up-n the labour of the country, whether a man was rich or poor. He went into other figures to show that out of £1,046,000, only .£130,000 was contributed by property This was the direct taxation from the wealth of the colony. The rest from labour, in other words from articles of : general use or consumption. Compaiethis : with England, where property was the least lightly taxed of Furopean countnes,. There i™Vl3 of £1,000,000 was house tax, £2,000,000 income tax, f]fi^ff from stamps and duties, £120,000 from other., property duties.' Altogether one-tsvelfthuf the total revenue was raised from piopeitj. Property does not contribute an equg proportion in New Zealand, although in England the state had not ma del ailwav* and had not made great work^ which materially enhanced the value of piopeity asm New Zealand. Oat of the «jeWg£ £2,250,000 was paid in interest and sinking fund;Civillistinpublicdepartmente, awand justices, postal telegraph customs, educatoon, •native Militia Volunteers and nnsceH»nwn^ increased the sum to nearly one to £59,000, all expended on W£ lt * gold duty and license fees, £12S 'o.^ o ™01 ®| making £925,000 spent en property out o the revenue of the country Jj vg deduct £120,000 for excess of receiptsifrom railways over expenditure, leanng^O.OOO. ' Thim m-ODertV receives £IZ,U7U,uw. .fcs tKeXd no "ght to count he land fund because it was set.aside; but the price of £3 an acre was fixed Ewy was a wilderness. Land^ was now woith £9 or £10 an acre. People weie tax he would also support them lhcpie sent was one step in the course foic dupo the colony. They were told in the> bourn the other day they were met to■ ; the first act in the great Pubic \\m policy, but they now came to the secon 1 Set, namely, Who sto pay fo the wo ks. Mr Moss concluded »n able speeca a -cheers from all sides of the House. Mr Turnbull followed, BUPPi"""° con . bill, and Messrs Beeves and Homy con •tinuedinthe same strain. , Mr S.wanson thought S°»\ ™ the° ioiiit panics should be exempt fiom J Ol d -Stock tax; other companies had a reserve^ ■capital, but in l^gg* see -income of companies Bhouldbe taxed not that of private individuals 1 w vq ' trotted out the poor Qj*jffi^JS \ltv vperty did not exceed £500, but 11 . \ -La^on^) sympat^es weie^ uioie^^. widow who had no £500. xuc w • ha( j £500-if: she was not. as ugly as sm na no necessity to be a widow at all. paid the tax it would onlyjje 12s 5^ .in^ 4as a lot to thought a graduated land tux b«• It a „ produced electing - was - the greatest nonsGn.e ■emanated from uny statesman.. *> •examples from the C°ujf °p O rUou to «« would make a man pay m piopoi

interest.. he -has, in : the ,land. r - -The proper wav to get at a man was to get at his income CjT-S w: ,s-of-opinion that luxunes; should be. taxed, and what would be| a creator luxury: than;' a good income carriage?, flash'dresses, horses, and dogs, should" Be taxed. I.He would support the second reading* but objected to the mode in which the land ta'xwas imposed. It was unfair and oiie-sidedj-and would work upon a class. ' . ' Mr Greeri spoke generally in support, j Mr Wakeneld's amendment was then put and negatived "by 40 to 7.. ; ■-, MR .BALLANGE REPLIES. Mr Ballance then rose to reply on the the general question. ; . Mr Wakefield raised a point of order whether the Treasurer.could reply at that state. The Speaker ruled in the affirmative as the division was on the amendment. Mr Ballance then said : If he understood some honourable gentlemen aright their intention was to mutilate the principle ef the bill in Committee, which was a most unfair and unconstitutional course, they should have expressed their objec tions 011 the second reading. The whole discussion would- otherwise be repeated. He would . clear up some points on whichjhe had been misunderstood. The mind of the country had been slowly formed in favour of a change in the incidence of taxation, and the present policy was the result. The beer tax was just because the increased consumption of this article de creased the revenue on imported beer and spirits. To take away the beer duty would seriously disturb the balance of the Gov ernment finances. The Treasurer must find some mode of providing for the remis sion oi duties on other articles. It was clearly understood that Mr Stafford might have had the Agent-Generalship if he wished, and Sir Julius Vogel if he wished might have had a certain commission foAhe conversion of New Zealand loans.

Major Atkinson : No. Mr Ballance : I have private communica tions that such an offer was made to him ; that is to say he was to leave the Agent- Generalship, and accept a commission if ne choose to do so. : . i '■ . , Mr McLean rose to speak amidst J ml crieaof "Order." t Mr Ballance : Sir Julius Vogel under stood that he was to receive commission, and it was in his mind to retire from the Agent-Generalship. There were no ollicial records, but ithe member for .Egmont and Mr Stafford understood it.

Major Atkinson : "No, no." Mr Ballance : The Government had a perfect right to refuse to appoint Sir Julius Vogel for the conversion of loan. They, did not appoint him because it. transpired in a circular issued by the Broomhall Company that Sir Julius Vogel was offered a director ship and hesitated about accepting it, and resigning the Agent-Generalship. The Government came to the conclusion that he might leave the Agent-Generalship at any moment, and would not delegate the powers to him 'until assured, that he intended to remain. It must be clearly understood that the present Government constitution ally, -had no obligations with the . Agent-General. The Government would not" reduce itself to the position of playing second fiddle to the Agent- General. (Loud cheers, Major Atkin son even applauded.)' He was one who re cognised the merits of Sir Julius Vogel at home when the late Government were pre pared to remorsely throw him overboard in 1575. After promising him the oppointmeiit of Agent-General they, reserved it until they had dragged Sir Julius Vogel on the floor of the House and debated the whole question. He knew then that Sir Julius Vogel felt he was being abandoned and it • appeared to several of, his friend? to recognise his position to make a stand in his favour. It was not right to make a party cry over Sir Julius Vogel, while he continues in the Civil Service of the colony. It had been said that the surplus of the present year came out of the loan Treasury bills amounting to £150,000 were issued in the financial year before last. The" Pub lic Revenues Act last year made £73,000. This amount appears in the consolidated funds. The late Treasurer took £35,000 from the Defence Loan to aid the revenue. In |five years he got £550,000 in aid of revenue from this source. In the previous year he took £32,000 from the Defence' Loan in aid of revenue, but the balance of the Defence and Other Purposes Loan was in tended to redeem the Otago|dock debentures. He must put against it £20,000 taken as supplementry opt of >■ the .revenue of last year's public departments, which exceeded the amount voted by £15,000. The postal and. telegraph ma nagement had increased with the popula tion to the extent of £11,600, therefore they had a nett saving of £17,500. For the two first months of the present financial year they had received £200,000 from laud fund ; last year they. received £1,500,000; this year they only received £1,200,000. He hoped that in Committee they would clearly define the word "improvements. The great majority ot companies were not composed of poor men as asserted. The modified tariff would increase commerce. The grain duty would not interfere, with grain produce, because the standard was in the price realised in the London market.7 They must regard the financial proposals as a whole. ; It is customary 111 England to embody fiscal changes in one bill? The proposals were here placed 111 a number of bills to make them more clear. If they struck off revenue in one direction they must make it up in some other way. He hoped the House would not suppose that in confirming the. second reading it would give the right to emasculate the bills in committee. ~,,.' . THE LAND TAX.BILL CAERIED. At five minutes past one this morning the second reading of the Land Tax Bill was carried on the following division :— . :-,:,■ Noes, 7. . Ayes, 40 < (Atkinson Baigent gV>"en Baltance 6lbl»» nti> Barff S U[ 8i h°ÜBe ■Rnrf-nn McLean S^ce Stevena (teller) Bunny (teller) -. ■ • Wakefield (teller) De Lautour ~.,:,., Dismaa .. , , •:.•■■ .-, ■=.-•: ■■■ •■-". ■. , . : Feldwick . - • .! . ITiaher ' v.'./-rv./,,■..•-■ >-■ ■ - '<: ..•■ ;: ':: FitETOjr '■ v ••,;•,';, :" : ,-■■':.■::..;■■:■...■:. I Gebrge (teller) ■:.■- , . Green . Grey '■ ■■■■,- ■■• , ■. ; : Hamlin ,:. ~.,-... . • Henry ... , -; ~,.■; ■•■ ■ ■■: ■-■•-, Hisiop '.'■■.'.;.';■ ... . Hodgklnson ' • . , .. Joyce . ' ".'. ■. . .-, : Keily .;:■:: MacanSrew . . . . , . •. ■, Mander3 . . ' '.' -: "' ■: McMinn Montgomery .. ~ MO3S . :■■■;.:. 1 Murray . , '' ;;; ~, ■. ; -'"Nahe'- - ' :;- - ".:' " ■ - '' '" Pyke Heeves Rowe Slieehan ... Sutton Swanson Tawiti j Teschemaker • '■■ -~!.: i Tole Turnbull V/allis Whitaker WO°HOWME MANDERS VOTED. Mr Manders was unwell last night, but 1 he stuck to his post in the House with a teiSy with which a man sticks taa lamp- Sia the street. But wearied, doubtless Si the cares of State, he went to sleep during the dry debate upon the Land Tax Si and when the division was taken it was discovered that the member for Waka lipu was asleep. Attention Avas^rawn to the fa?ct that he had hot recorded bis vote, and he was awakened by a neighbouring hnn member and' called "pon-by the Minders "sleepily" staggered to : his feet, mutteS something, and again reclined on his seat Upon--bain* called upon again, ; Hpu w^loft « BnUU out hteoap unto » turbed.

HARBOUR.BILLS 1." ' *\ ■" Twenty-three Harbour Endowment T3iHs are .on ,the=erdor paper for .to-day, Mrl Williams presented seveVal'petitions relative to the recent Revision Court proceedings;

CITY COUNCIL ELECTION.

THE MBE^^^/Jtl; MECHANICi>

A meeting of the: city ratepayers wag held in the Mechanicß' Institute last evening, for the purpose of hearing the views of the various candidates for civio honours. Thu Hall was crowded to excess, and'many persons could not ObWs QwSip nthe Ma> or read the advertise ment convening the meeting, and then called on o^^ Worship the by Mr Buchanan, to accord all the spf akers a fair nnd impartial hearing, and recommended that the time occupied by each address should not exceed fifteen minutes. Ho also stated that when the requisition was pre sented to him. he found that Mr Maseflela had already engaged the room for. this night. How ever, Mr MasTafield had very generously d-^ired that the meeting should be open to all the candidates, and that they should each have an opportunity of addrt-ssing the ratepayer. In consideration of Mr Masefield's conduct he suggested that he should be tho first spiaker Masefield came forward in response to calls, and was received with loud chon-a. He said he was desirous of meeting with the rate payers in order to correct certain untruthful statements made in reference to his actions in the Council Hi-* desiro was to come before them honestly, and to hear what was to be said, and reply. It had been said that the old mem bers wore afraid to meet the ratepayers, but two o£ them were already in tho room, and the third (Mr Goldie) would, no doubt, arrive very soon. He understood it had been stated that, he was in favour of increasing the salaries of olhcers employed tiy the"Council, and of giving an extra £50 per-year to tho Town Clerk. Now, he wished to uive that statement an emphatic denial. (Cheers.) ]n reality he voted against the increase of salarit s (increased applause.) He intended to go over some of the works per formed by the City Council sine« his term of office began. In tho first place, an excellent supply of water had bee a laid on to the city, thus conferring a great boon on the inhabitants. The first cost was very large, but he believed there were very few now who would lvgret that expenditure. Much had been said auout the i rice of the water, but if possible the Coun< il would have reduced it. The public creditor had, however, first to be attenied. Some members were in favour of a reduction, and the matter was discussed every way, but stiJl they could not see their way to reduce it yet. During the year £1,200 had been received as the revenue of the waterworks. Of this cum, £SOO was for water used for domestic and otholl purposes, and £100 from water used by the ship ping. He spoke hopefully of the prospect of a deduction in the city rate 3, and said that valuable endownments would shortly fall in and the revenue from this source would give them a better opportunity of making a redaction in the taxation. The slaughter-house at tie Western Spring 3 had also been erected during the last two i ears. He had all through been entirely opposed to this idea which, he believed, had originated in the fe tde brain of the late Mayor of Aucklaud. The /^peculation would not pay, and that he wa-i certain of. The Council should have leased land for slaughtering pur poses, and then let it qs a speculation. He would like to say a few words regarding the maintenance of the Fire Brigade. Tho whole matter had been fairly and carefully di-icufsed in the Council The total amount paid for ita support Was £750, and of thi3 the City Council paid one hulf, und the Insurance Companies the other, the Council having to pay any baLmee. The Council had iiO right to uxpenu the rutes for the maintenance of a Fire Bi iga-ie, for the benefit of the Insurance Companies doing business here. When in Wellington, the Mayor had endeavoured to secure some remission in the responsibility of the Council, and the arrangement come -to would probably pro vide ■ fvr the Insurance Companies p»y-' ing one-half the cost, the City Council one - quarter, ad the Government oue qnarter. Ho thought that the ci'y contri buted quite sufficient when it allowed the- use of water free of charge. He supgeated a plan which had been found to work well in America and elsewhere, viz.:, That every r-.tcpayer pay an insurance rate iv proportion to the vuluation, aud in Hie. event of his house being destroyed by fire, to receive tho acouut of that valuation. A great deal had been said ngainbt members of the City Council having seats in the Harbour Board. A misun derstanding appeired to exisit here, a3 the Council nominated three of its members to represent it in thi Harbour Board. They were not elected by the ratepayers. Ho referred to the services rendered by the city membeis of the Harbour Board Cor thuir endeavours to have ■proper streets on the reclamation uniform build ings at the entrance to tho city, and to have tho dock deepened throe, five, or eight feet. The city members voted together for the latter, but were beaten through the casting vote of the chairman. In (future lie intended to have the business of the Council done in open meetings, and not referred to committees, and would rather agree to attend a meeting every week lhan lose that end. In reference to thu endow ment lease 3 near the market reserve, he said that if the people had just claim, they should refer the matter to arbitration. He was not id Ittvour ot Upper Queen-sl reet being cut down for a consideiable time yet, but thought the levoJs should be pTinantly lixed. He would not pledge himself to any definite course respecting it. He was, however, in favour of a decent grade of one f>;ot in fifteen. They would shortly have a scheme of tramways, and 'would there fore require a proper ouilet. He would support the erection of fresh water baths, and thought that the soc ncr an opeoing for caits was made from Lower Durham-street into Albert street ihe better. The only vote he regretted giving in the Council was in favour of tree planting in Hobson-street and Gr< y-street. JHo had not ob jection to such planting in Symonds-street, but it was not right in the principal thoroughfare?. He did not intend to employ cabs or scrutineers in thn election, and would leave himself in the hauds of the ratepayers. (Cheers.* Mr Bariley: Was Mr Whitaker'sopinion taken with jeferenro to the endowments near the market-nouse ? Mr Masefield : Yes ; but there was nothing deflnite"in it. ',^ . . , Mr Bartley: If elected, would you be in favour of submitting the endowment dispute to arbi tration, or sending it to a court of law, in order to fill the lawyers'pockets? Mr Minefield : I am in favour of arbitration. Mr Houghton submttted the following list of questions to be answered by the speaker:— Qiustion (1): Who caueod the dispute about Waterworks contract to he referred to arbitra tion, and what will the saving be to theicity, and what the cost ? ■ I . Answer: Being myself interested in a sub contract, I neither spoke nor voted on any ques tion in reference to the Waterworks, in fact, I took nothing to dp with it. ~ Question: (4—Who caused the tree planting in Grey-street at 18a each per day ?, Answer: I voted in favour of.it, but now regret that I did so. , , ~ . Qnestion: (3)— Have you pledged yourself in writing to cut down Upper Queen-street? Answer: I have done nothing in regard to it. Question: (4)—Who snpplied the timber for slaughterhouses at Western Springs, and was the timber of first class quality, and did the specifications provide-first-class timber? Answer: I believe the timber was to be first clas3. Ido not know who supplied it. A Voice • Wasn't it Greenaway. (Laughter.) Another Voice: Goldie. (Con *' Question^ (s)—What inemb* rof the Council is mainly responsible for s- nding business matters to committpe->, and preventing its publicity1? Answer- I have already said thai I am not in favour of the business of the Council being re ferred to committees. '. •'■•'■■ ' ' .-'..!■.. A ratepayer complained that water had not yet be»n laid on to his street, and yet he was compelled to Day 2?>s a-year water rates. _ Mr Masefield saia Jhe was in favour of extenrt tbe water'supply where practicable. Additional mains were being laid down at -a cost of £5)000 °rA ratepayer: By whose authority were the water pipes cai;ted away from Sale-street, and not brought back ? •Mr- MasVjfleM : I cannot say. ■ • -Mr Kirby: If elected, will you be in favour of persbnshaving their own water being compelled to pa V a water rate ? , ■ i 'Mr'Masetleld: The Is rate cannot be reduced. ;-^ln unswer to another qnestion, the speaker ■VsVid'tbat. at first the water pipes should have -been laid on to premies, a3 the Gas Company 'did with-their pipes. It was, however, too late ' ;110 Mr Masefleld sat down amidst loud applause. ; Mr Cosgrave, who was received, with loud applause, then came forward. Mr Masefield had gone over a great deal of the Kr,°«nd upon whicn he intended to work. There were several treat works before the city at the arcs-nt time, and the greatest in importance were the Waterworks, the cutting ;.down of TJnper Queen-itreet, and others to-which , he would refer. He could not speak-with the con fidence of Mr Masefield in regardto a reduction of waterworks rate. The expenditure had been £2 000 les^ than the■injome^ (laughter), or rather more than the income. He had brought forward a motion in the City Council for the reduction of the rate, and he believed that the members who opposed it did so conscientiously. His desire Was to make a'l the ratepayers take the water at the rate of 2J- per cent. The exnenditure for laying on the water « as so great Hisi' thpv must wive some inducement to rate naverTto do so. He reiterated Mr Masefield's statement with reference to representation on ihe Harbour Board,_ and referred to several works in which the city members had voted for the interests of the ratepayers generally, notably in their efforts to have the dock deepened, when their united exertions were rendered useless through: the casting: vote of tne 'Chairman.; He objected to making roads on the reo&iTnataoii while c:t • ro.uls were so much m need of repairs. He characterised the scheme ot cutting 22 feet off the top of Upper Queen street as sheer mad pess and said that 11 or 12 feet was quite enough. He recommended good andeasy gradients be»,« made i-i the city, as the time was not far distant when the traffic■would be con-iderably diverted hy the construction of the PaxneU Beach Koad It did not matter, to him whether the itilßc came by the Beach Road or Upper Queen srreet as hi 3' business was in ihe centre oC.the city and\e wa=> all right (Laughter). HemigW f&v thht at present tho Oouocil had not got the

-8 money tb cut down tlie -streets.r* Se was-h> favour of having-the levels fixed at- once, ana whatever action he infght take would Be for the i Dehefitiotrfthe city, and hot to the detriment of i any particular individual. Mr Oosgrave con T eluded by statins that-during the six years lie : had BHt in,the.Council, he Jiad never scivep a. vote in- opp^sitiento. ihe diotates'bt his con-. ■■ science. ~,,■' - ''.'■l't ,"" . . . }.;■•"' j*i r Black appeared tQ ask a question, out the -■-, Chairman ha^.-ii ready several written ones to. submit- ■'. '.'.-'.'.". " ■"..'. ~ ...■■ ',v' t>t». :V ! Mr Cosfirrave:.! am a[raw that Mr Black-: intends to make a coinn loi-'nie. , (Langhter): .-.. ; : - - :: [Cor.cludtd on our1 fouithprtge;] : -V

CITY COUNCIL ELECTION.

The election of three members for the City Council to fill thejUvacai.cies caused by th© retirement of Messrs T. T. Masefteld, J. Cosgra've, and I). G'oldie, took place to-day, the polling booth being the Mechanics* In stitute. The candidates were Messrs J. Thompson, J. Cosgrave, T. T. Maselield, J. Peacock, D. Goldie, C. Grcenaway, and George Staines. Consul erable interest was evinced in the election, and the sup porters of the various candidates were most energetic during the day in bringing forward numbers of the '' Free and Independent:" Cabs were employed by all the aspirants for civic honours, with the exception of Mr Masefield. who declared his intention: to leave himself entirely in the hands of the r; tepayeri. ; All the com petitions were on the. ground dur ing the day, and their presence no°doubt inspired their supporters to re newed efforts oii theirbehalf. "■■■Anamusing incident occurred when the doors of the polling booth .\v.ere opened-this morning. It will be remembered that.on the occasion of the last election, a case of impersonation occurred, and when the real ratepayer ar rived bothhis own vote, and the one which, had been given in for him were-cast out. Therefore, before the doors, of the, Institute were opened to-day,, a; ratepayer; whose countenance was overspread oy:"a- longing, hopeful look, waited:' patiently. The moment the" doors were opened,, the look changed to ' one of liappy triumph, and he hurried inside, exclaiming. "Ah, I have done that fallow,this time. If he comes you can tell him I've been here before him and voted. I've paid, the rates and I'm. going-to have the vote. He was the victim of the impersonation case. Up to a late hour this afternoon, a very large number of votes had been polled. The poll ■will close at 6 p.m., and the result will therefore be made known about 7.30 p.m.

PARNELL BOROUGH.

During- the last week there were more squibs lired over the Para ell election than over all the others put together, Messrs Strange and Wood monopolising the chic attention of ratepayers. The candidates are Messrs Coleman, Wood, Dargaville, Strange, Robinson, and Warner,' Mr Coleman ie a favourite, and will probably be high up on the poll; the others are difficult to place. Mr grange's friends are certain he will be elected, while Mr Wood's supporters are equally confident that Mr Wood will be re-elected. In the event of these two gentleman's election Mr Strange declares that he will not remain in office, bhtwill at1 once resign. ■

LATEST FROM NEW CALEDONIA.

Troops Everywhere Victoroius.

P«e"bels Heads Exhibited at Noumea-

SPECIAL TO "STAR."

SYDNEY, this day.fi There is later news from New Caledonia per h.M. Wolverine. The French . soldiers are everywhere victorious.

Noquarter is shown to the rebels. Baptiste and Atai, great rebel chiefs, have been captured, and their decapitated heads are being exhibited in Noumea.

Later from New Guinea.

Splendid Country Discovered

[SPECIAL TO STAR.]

COOKTOWN, this day.g| Chalmers and Chester's voyage inland at New Guinea has led to the discovery of splendid country, thickly inhabited by an intelligent race. Extensive villages Avere visited in which there were hosts of pigs. ■' Forests of cocoa-nuts were also entered. Ihe explorers pronounce it a splendid country, and say the natives are friendly and speak the same language as the coast traders.

There is also a fine inland lake.

UNSUTARIAN EDUCATION.-MEET THIS AFTERNOON.

A mbeting was held this afternoon in ; the rooms of the Young Mcns' Christian Association to consider what steps should be taken in regard t r' the Kducation Act Amendment Act now before the House o£ Representatives. J. C. Firth,. Esq... occupied ■ the chair. The Chairman explained the effect that the Act re ferred to might be expected to have. It would tend to stir up religious strife, and also to des troy the efficacy of the present National School RVflfcpim ' • ■ ■ ' * It was resolved that. a; memorial against the proposed Act be drawn up. to be signed by the citizens of Auckland and its suburbs, and for warded to W. Swanson, Esq., M.H.R., for pre sentation. A committee was appointed to carry out the previous resolution.

TELEGRAPHIC.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE).

PER PRESS AGENCY.)

TIMARU, this day.

THE WRECK OF THE MELROSE,

The Court inquiry on the wreck of; the barque Melrose has concluded. The Court attributed no blame to the .officers or crew, and state that': there is not sufficient evi dence to enable the Court t<>: express -an opinion on the state of tl^hulL;: ;; •;■

EVENING STAU, TFTT!TISI)AY. SEPfEMBER :li



"CONRAD AND LIZETTE." , This varied arid pleasing drama of life on the Mississippi was repeated last evening at the Theatre Royal in the, presence of several hun- i dred peraou.s,- who frequently evidenced their appreciation of the scenes and incidents., as j they'were introduced in gratifying succession. 1 Messr3. Baker and Farron, by the advantages of long experience; have succeeded in suiting the public taste.and prepared a feast of dainties, garnished with music and song.-which! are , highly relished by the majority:of the people. The four act* ot the drama, viz., "The Black smith's Bhop," "The Dutchman's Beer Gardens ' ?l The Camp," and the " Wedding Denouement" , are admirable cicturesi of American phases pf , life while the intervening dances and songs and to variety and pleasure, and are.unique in their way. Mr Baker appeared to immense advan tage in his popular character of Conrad. . Mr Farron created immense applause both as Lfzette and Tim Flaherty. The songa were mostly comic, the -xMuldoon Guards success ful, and the German medley of the '• Quarrel some Lovera" full of fin. " Conrad and Lizette will be repeated to-mght. j:' I



When You Wish to Furnish Tour House, 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 nishin" a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately,*and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have atelv purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Svrito Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-price » Also,. just opened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable- for presents. I Just W*iv«2> sonie-'inagnifiGeut ail-Wool Kidder roiust»? Carpets, for <Mumg and bed-iooms. j very cheap/Tapestry,.. -Brussels and! Fett Carpets V the .largest stock in Aucktead. Ml kinds of House Furniture, - a»« an immense''-assortment-of Bedsteada in iron



*rfWS, Kawnf&edar;- Rimti, and Mottled T,*u& ■with Ward robes; Drawers,:: .Wash-, stands; a»^ll;aWes-to rmat^h.v fining ano Drawfng-rootn • Suites to ; suit all ;classfes. Several new designs in Linoleum^ not seen before in th« city ;. Oilcloths aE widths. Carpets measured, for, cut ; out and Jaid, and' Goods delivered Free of CHARaEJ to any part of the town. Catalogues sent Post Ke Laflies and gentleman^ about to hirnish^e invited- to: stroll "Arcadv- '-'where, in addition to .House, Furnishing Goods' will .be. seen Drapery, Clothing, MHHnery, and Fancy Goods _ HOIXOWAY, GABMCK, AND. CeANWELI,, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Qneen-strept, Atickiand. ■ ■'■•" /~i After the fire has .drawn up, COKE^may be added in small lumps (not in large masses), either alone or mixed with Ooal A fire 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 forth c 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 inpMer, clearer, and hotter, than it can be made by any other means.—[Advt.] _ _ W~~ "HrDAMPIEH'S Advertisement o of Wonderful Bargains for September will b ■ found on the 3rd, colaronjthj)»ge.- ANTED, a good Housemaid. - Apply Mrs. Dunningham, Governor Browne Hotel. . ' ; WANTED, A -M AT RON for the I-.unat.ic Asylum. Written applications, with testimonial, to be lodged with Dr. SKATS, Inspector or Lunatic Asylums, at the District Hngineer's Office, on or before the 14th instant. . : ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply at this office. :,'-'',. ANTED, a good Man ; -must-be able to plough; good -«" civen-App'y Harp of Erin Hotel not later thnn 11 o clock to morrow. 13th 2 njstant ! j ANTED,"Labourers for Aratapu Mill. —Apply at the Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. ; WANTED, a smart, clean Message Boy.—Apply this office. __— tQ charter, a Small Vessel ~: for.Norfolk I-land.-Apply at Andopon and Cog. .-., ■'- '._—-, W""" ANTttD KNOWN.—The Public will : find it to their advantage to Purchase hbeir Ranges, Stoves, Ovens, and Grates, and General Ironwork, from It. Nicholls, Plate and Bar Iron Works. Upp^r -Quecn-ftrset.—N.H.— Ships, &c, supplied with heavy Wrought Iron Scrap at) .owest Rates. - WANTED, Owner for 6 bags Potatoes, ex Kttie White, from Katikati. 3fnot claimed within three flay?, will be sold for ex pensea.- X & A- *sapcs. ; WANTED, four Handy Men.—Apply to W. Mnson, Ponsonby Nurseries. WANTED, Impiovers and Apprentices. —Mis Fargie, Dress and M»ntle Maker, )8, Hobson-sircet. '-'■-. WANTKD to Let, a Shop and Apart ments, in the centre of Queen-street,— Apply W. Cumner, at Mrs. Pu.'l^ng's, Fruiterer, ' WANTED, a Farm Labourer ; single man.—Apply at 8 n.nC. to Mr. Monck, Sash and Door Co., Mechani' s' Bay. ANTED, a Situation as Cutter; fill up time with sewing.—Apply, by letter, to J.S., this ofnc°. ■ ANTED, smart Waitress (city hotel), tidy Nm-3'girls. female Servants for •own and country, Ploughmen. atHanaforas. ANTED, a person to take charge of a Young Child for three months —*>pply by letter, stating terms, to " _\ .8.,' before 13 noon dv 11th instant. Reference required. WANTED, an Apprentice to Pattern making ; one who can use the tools preferred.—Apply to J. Kelly, Freeman's Ba~ Foundry. 11, General Servants for town and country, Xursemaid, I.aurid ess, _c- E. Henry'a Registry, Shorland-street. \\J ANTED, a lespectable Girl who has VV not been in service before; must be willing; no children, and good home ;Bge about 15.—Apply at thia office. _ ANTED KNOWN, at once—T~ Prosser, Bootmaker, has Removed to aueen-street, opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, and will open about Saturday next. On band, a variety of well-mtido Blucher3 at Bs. Balmorals and Shooting Boote at. 10^ ; Elastic Side's from 93. All guaranteed our own make. ¥Z"APOK! KAPOK ! KAPOK! This New Material for BEDS, BOLSTERS, md PILKOWS, is as soft as Feathers at abont ane-half the coat, is beautifully white, clean, and firv and perfectly frpe from dust or smell.—On Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S Furnishing Ware- Jioui-e, 67, Queen-street. t WANTED two Servant Girls.— T. Powell, Blue Post Dining Rooms, Lower Queen-street. ANTED, to exchange agoodHoise and strong Sprinir Cart, equal to 15 cwt For a staunch Horso and good Spring Cart, jqual to 20 or 25 cwt.-G. T. Hogg, Grocer, Warwick House, Ponsonby. \\ rA!NTE!> to LET, two detached four- W roomed Cottages; good rnpair; small families preferred (see Board ti Let) end house, Marmion-atreet, Upper Queen-street. V\ 1 ANTED, a Cook and Laundress ; * references required. — Mrs David Nathan, Waterloo Quadrant. ~~A PPKENTICES.—Wanted Apprentices ___ to the Dressmaking.—Milne and ( hoyce, Qaeen-Btreet. _j . WANTED, a Compositor for a News paper. Piece work.—Apply Publisher 3T ar office. ANTED TO LET, a 5-roomed Verandah Cottage. r«gi-*terert grate. arga allotment. Planted v ith Vruit Trees, Lincoln-street. Ponsonby.—G. T. Hogg, Groc r, Warwick Houtc. ■ --.. -' ' '■:;/ _^ ANTED 1« Sell (cheap), 60 pairs Cbildrp.n's Side Spring i Hoots, Patent Leather, only 3s per pajr,- two pairs for 5s 6d. Be in time.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Size, Bto 13. WANTED, immediately, two good Tailors; highest wnges given.—A. Goldwater, Tailor, Welleaiey-atree.t. WANTED, a respectable Old Woman as Housekeeper. One who understands a small Dairy preferred. References required.— Apply at Mr. H. Canham's store, Higt-street, iS?Wand, on Friday nexi, 13th inst., between 2annd3 pan. ANTED, a tidy respectable Girl about fifteen, occustomed to children.—Miss Griffith; Wellesley-street. j WANTED KNOWN, I Lave'reduced my Carte-de-Visites of the principal Queens; Statesmen, Actors, Actresses, and other celeDrities of the world from Bs. a dozen to,4s. a dozen or 6d. each; and, as this a chance not Skely to occur again jftA-fclagd^o- is the time to fill up your Albums.-W H.^Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-stieet. THE PU BLIC are Invited to Inspect my New Stock of i Fashionable Tweeds, West of England Bl ss and Mossriels. lust received from The manufucturers.-J. Williams. Tailor, Victoria-street, n'-ar Hobson street. VX7AINTED KNOWN, the 2s. Tea W extraordinary! which, though broken and small, contains n^%o m finetef^ rives out capital hqnor. N.B.—Have Becnrf a Bumcient of the new season* ci op for th« yew• My 2s. 6.1. Family Mixture js a blend ot rare, choice and strong teas, comprising China, Java, and Assam. Is a strong, full flavoured pungent tea. and eives great satisfaction. My "Very Kioh Deep Brown". 3s Tea is a blend comDrieing some of the choicest growths. Is pretty generally known, and highly appre ciated. HEDTC WHI TBHKAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, _ Victoria-street. TC B —Teas sole" in oriorinal chests, half chest 3. and boxe?, or packed in 6or 12 lb. tin?. My own mixtures. '' 2 GOOD BUSH COOES. ■Apply B^r Pv3uTHRiE & LARNACH Co (Limited). WA NTE D, a Gen.eral Servant. —A pwly,. between 10 and 3 o'clock, to Mrs.. Palmeir, Carltoa Gore l oi&, Spatield. View.. WANTED, < ©pies of the " dioral ■-Singer.": -Sixpenceeach:willbe^aidfoij secoart-hahd- Bpoka May be left . Mr. Blomfield, WakefleM-Btreci. • T»^ANTED KNOWN, having purchased ■i W -: largely: at the -,auction;'.sate-;, of Mt. 'Brawn's, ShMtlaad-street, I wJfl seU Piano | ____» (Song* torn ldjto6d. eacbi Songswith -1 mrt words iar beginners, 6a. each,, and Piano Itooh X consisting of Opom Bouftfe,|oiv the drawingroomor stage,, ; Oper^tio Songs,^^ Dances ■Cantaidk&o,,atls.Vsome.«f .which are worth SX H, DaWpi^ coraor of Yietpna ami HoteOT. atvcets.L _^_.



WH. Dampier, corner of Victoria and Hobson-streets, 'will close his Shop next week, and" for the "future, at 8 o'clock,' instead of 10* Saturdays excepted. -r.. p o Tl P.- B A T ;m. WANTED, J the Public-to Know that the* Public Baths, Victoria-street East, are open: week days, 7 a.m. till 9 p.m.; Sundays, 7 til 10 a.m.; ana all week days, except Saturday,, from 2 till 4 p.m.* for Ladies.^ Hot, Cold, and Shower Bathiand every convenience for Ladies and Gentleman. Ib. WANTED, the Ladies to know that J. Williams has; openea, up another lot of Frillingfor the neck", and a splendid assortment of Ladies' Black and White Lace Ties. Ibe best assortment in Auckland, and the newest stylo in hazes. Ribbons, Silk Scarfs, Gloves, &c. —J. Williams, junction Queen and Grey-streets, opposite Fire-bell. yn- ANTED X N OW N. Just Otened, One Thousand Mens India ■lubber Coats, at 7s 6d.—Samuel Coombks, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that I have more Bargains—4o cases of assorted Jams, 7d per tin, 6s 6d per dozen; abont 4cwt. of Clothe 3 Pegs, job lot, and I will sell them at Is 3d per gross; not less than a grops; three gross for 3a 6d. Cards of Children's Tools, cix un the csrd (Hammer, Saw, Brad-awl Chisel, pair of Pinchers, and Gimlet), only Is ; Cards of four tools, 8d; lot of Albums cheap.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Inkstands, with two bottles, -only 6d each ; small Metal Waiters, only 6d ; Shop Twine. 4d per ball, eight balls for 2a 6d. ■__ WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell (cheap), 50 boxes of Good Tea, only 203 per box; about 2 tons of Treacle left, only 3d tt>., 12tbs. for 2a 6d ■, 2£d by the barrel; Sperm Candles, lid tt>., 41bs. for 3s 6d; Raisins and Currants, only id tb.; China, blue and green lined, 9s per dozen ; White and Gold ChinaCupiand Saucers, : 18 each, 11s per dozen ; lot of Screws, damaged, only 9d per gross; Rusty Wire Nail?, only 2d »>.: 2-inch Wire Nails, only 3d lb.; Clothes Pegs, i dozen for 6d, 6s per box of 5 {cross; Sperm Can riles, lOd lb. by the box of 25tbs.; lot of Fiddles left, from 3s t0303 each; Yard Brooms, lOd each ; Brown Teapots, from Is 6dto3s; Haricot Beans must be sold, only Id lb., 71bs. for 6d ; lot of Jama: 7d tin; Notepaper, in packets, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, 2d a packet, i packets for Gd; Cruets with 3 bottles, 2s 6d each, 21a per dozen, with 4 bottles, 3s 6d; lot of English Fancy Kits, from » 9d to Is Cd; Slate Pencils, 8 for Id, Sd per box, 6s per 1000, School Slates, from 3d to 6d each; Glass' Decanters. 3s pair; 100 dozen Glass Tumblers, Id each, 3s per dozen : Wain Wine Glasses, 3s 6d dozen ; 100 Toilet Sets for the Toilet Table, from; 4s6d the set, to 25s ; Children s Tea Sets, from Is to 12s ; 1 case of Children's Musics.' Toys, from -• 9d to4a; Britannia' Metal Teapots, ss6danfr6s '. Cd each ; 1 case of Tea Trays, from 7s 6d Jie set to 15s; lot of Meat Pishes chcc-p. White:and Gold China Teacups; small siZe. 8a pot dozw Cups, without the saucers, 6rt; Rimi.-el's Brown Windsor &oap, 7 oaken for It); other Fancy Soap, 8^ the bar; Men's Side-spring Boots, only 7s 6d pair; Large size Flower Puts, from 2d to 8s 6d per pair; Boot Elastic, Is per yard, 3 yards for 2s 6d ; Small Pictures, i each, or 4 for Is 6d;. Gilt-framed Looking G^sses,. from Id to 2a 6d ; i and a variety of other articles to numerous to mention.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt- : street. ••■ ■' "■■ ■ ■'.-•.;.■■ an :, .<■ ~',-'] ANTED. Known, that the under signed has on hand.for sale First-class Buggie3 of various descriptions ; also one Wag-, gonette; new Harvest Waggon; with springs, pole and shafts, and hay frame attached; Spring ■ Carts of every description. All guaranteed first-clas3 articles.—A; Mackie. Royal Standard Carriage and' Spring Factory, Durhain-streelyy WAX-TED Known,-that E. Nokris, Photographer, 222, Queen-street,, ia building a large and commodious Studio_in :• Grey-street, opposite Market Hotel. Removing, from Queen-street. Open for business at new address as soon as building completed, about September. - ■ ■;. -.-■ ■ -.■- . : ''* rp O B JR. I C K. M A X E R z- Wanted six Men to temper, off-bear, and . crowd ; Constant work in a machine yard: none but good hands-need apply.—William Berby, Lampton Quay, Wellington. > ■ OTTLES ! BOTTLES ! BOTTLES.I! . .... ■•. _..__.. ■*_ ■ , WANTED, 10,000 dozen Beer Bottles. Highest price given. — Ehrenfried Bros., 3, Queen street, Auckland. \\J Ay T E D X N O W--N,, TO THADESM"ENV MECHANICS, . AND OTHERS. .:): MONKY ADVA'NCBD m SUM of Mto £50 ' on personal security, ; re-payable by weekly ; nstalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN Auckland Loan Office, 165, queen-stfeet Opp ite Savings Bank. ■ '.-"- Private pntrance down rlght-of-wa . .• , TO LET, in a fe^v days, aneif threes roomed Verandah Cottage; r"ent 7sGd.^ H. J. Riordan; Nelson street, near Cook-street. . WANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all t kinds of Tim ber and other Building -Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shaft?, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths,-Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards,' Custom-house-street.. :•'-■■■ COMFORTABLE Board and Residence \y for one or two respectable persons or scholars attending the city schools can be provided by a newly marriei couple, in a lealthy neighbourhood, ten minutes' walk. Tom Queen-street.— Apply by letter to "Zeta," : office of this paper. ____, mENDEHS for Excavating, &c., at the X Patent Brick Works, Mechanics' Bay, will be received at my office, 27, Queen-street, up to. , noon of Monday, next. 16th instant. Particulars . at my office, or from the Foreman, at the Works; ■ i —N. Harkkr. • j T\ EVOHT 011 T HAL; L. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1878. VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT IN AID OF . TRINITY CHURCH PARSONAGE < ■: FUND. Several Ladies and Gentlemen from Auckland - .■'-•■ * will take part. •• • -; ,i; Doors open at-7.30. Concert to commente at j 8 o'clock. ■ \ ■; Admission: One Shilling. j , TW"EW GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A. W. GLADDING (late of the New North Road) respectfully intimatea to hiß friends that he has opened a General Grocery Business in those ■ premises: immediately opposite S. , Sepulchre's Church, Upper Symonds-street. To those who know him he need hardly say that he means to supply nothing but the Very Best Goods, and to sell them at the lowest possible . ; pi ofit. He thinks his Customers may rely upon what they may purchase from Ma Shop. The Grocery Goods are all newly-selected; his Teas are of very superior quality and flavour. Ordera received will be promptly delivered. Families wait ;d upon. ' , :'■;•. /CLOVES! GLOV E. S First-class Josephine Cut Gloves, two-button, various sizes, at 2b 6d per pair, worth 4s; ditto; i at 2s per pair; large lot Grey Calico, 36 inch, at 6d yard, worth 8d", bought at auction; Heavy, Winceys,. 6d per yard; lot of Winter. Stock clearing ontat-cost, price; best: Fancy Feather?; edgea iiibbons,,6d per yird. wortb.l*; J»Jaw?-® " lot of Ladies' Silk Scanyes at.9deaej»,. worthy 2 Iron Tanks, with brass taps, for sale.—W. Byrk, Knneskillen House, Victoria-street. : >"-:' ■ X"UCKLAND GAS COMP ANY (LIMITBD). :■:; The price of Coke is now 20s pe* ton. a tf.e Works, for Cash: or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255. with 5s per ton discount. . Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s bd P6A tori of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal ? : .■ ■ w rjn~~O~ B U I L T> E R S. Tenders are requested for the Krection of Buildings at Kllcrslie for the Aucltland Agricul tural and Pastoral Association. Apply my office. JAMES WRIGLI?Y , - - - Architect. - STRAYED, from. Newton Road, an Enel:sh Setter, liver and white, bump on forehead.—Finder rewarded on setnrnirg dog to K. t-mith, top of Newton Road- S. 3D. per DOZEN. and Porter Botile3 Purchased im any quantity.— Ehrenfried Bros., Queen-street. ' ■ TtT AEN6 C X B ROT H ERS, \V SOAP & CANDUS MANUFAO, v TURERSv j Cox's Creek. BaeHMOND. v «*!'■■ Office—Durhanir3treet, Auckland. Cash Purchasers-Taiio-w. Wool, Sheepskins On Safe—Bonedustu" our own mannfacttura guaranteed free from aldu'teration. ELEGRAPBTTOOKS in duplicate^ Kale, at^this orace. Bjjoka 100 aivt. 260 leaves each; ;;, t. j -■ >--y ? .f.j"/.' ': rr-'t ; •"■ TCfotiTH>:SH<)REi— To I et, a.;«pwlort- JIM ably-f vanished Six-roomed House. -=*Apply R & \ii l;uder, or Somerfield .^rd. 1 *.<yt. ; Also, ae'vert'loibCßHQUfeß, r -R. & R. Diyiei;. - I^YILL liotbe-responsiblftibr a^,y Debts ' ,cp>>trVctP.d TD^ niy wife; Cswtoliiaci G.aUsgher,, ;AT\ck;arid,Sept.l2;iIS7S.. ; ;>cJ-j^!: ■ ■ :



For Sale. _ TTEAVY-DRAUGHT ST ALL lON. FOR SAliB, a Handsome Stallion of immense bone and substance.—i>.pply to . __" ,'•»••' ' ': " R. &R. DUDER, ,;' ' : ! '■■-■" North Shore. IjTOR SALE/ ex biuqu6 !<Martha Fisher, J- 1: Barcelona Nuts, Walnuts, Shell Almonds, Bryant and May's Patent Safety Matches, Fano7 Oral an^ Plaid Vestas, Star-shaped Maccaroni, etc.—H. B. Morton.. ■ FOR'SALE, ex Cerastes, F.- and C. ; ~_•.•', s ß alt- A-?- Milk, ;vyj and B. Starch, "Kagle" aDd Morton's Pickles (good assort ment). D. undM. Medium and Large Blacking, Vinegar (incase and bulk). S. Peas, Nixey^s Black Lead, Saltpetre. Currants (extra quality) Figs (extra quality), Bottled. Fruits (extra assort ment), Van Houten's Cocoa, Taylor's Maravilla Cocoa and Chocolate, Pink's Jama (containing only strawberry, Kaspberry, Apricot, Black Currants, and Raspberry and Currant), Candles, Fancy Pipes, Neaves' Food, Jujubes, Marma lade, Ewbank's Nai's.—Crosae and Blackwell's Goods, viz.: Mixed Pickles, Oriental Pickles, Bssenca of Anchovies, Calfs-Foot Jelly,' Red Currant Jelly (in iars). Black Currant Jelly (in Essence of Rennettg, Cayenne (in castors), Potted Ham, Tongue, etc., etc., Lucca Oil (half pints, pints, and quarts), Uurry Powder, Pre served Mushrooms, Assorted Essences.—H. B. MORTON, Custom House-street-. r> |A to£]{JOO JbUNT. on JBuilOing Society &*~j iv principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. RA ACRE FARM in Wairoa South, all - a rich .land' fenced> sub-divided, and in good gtasa, with a splendid bush run, House of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds, &c. Price, £300. —S. yaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. JP^k&fh- — S E"V~E N-R OOMEO c>fo£&*s\y HOUSE (new)..for Sale, within twelve minutes' walk of Post office. Very easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. : . . . ; 4£s> 10s _PBR ACMB.-80 acres flrst-clasa <^»{y Land, 1J miles from Opotiki township fc^ Vaila, Land ageat, Shortland-street. £? A &K. —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First f^?- o*^*0*^* class Land, all feuced and in -erase, half-acre orchard, plenty of ornamental trees, House: of 3 rooms, large dairy, stock-yard, &c, r rerms easy.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate .Agent, Shortland-street. {\Q&h{\ -MOUNT" KDE^. 3 acres of Vol oU^Cs./ VV canicT,aßd, all fenced andin grass, garden, and orchard, with House of 5 rooms, cow-shed, 2400 gallon cistern. &c.—S. Vaile {-■and and Estate Agent, Shortland-slreet.. £1 80 -?" AI*Moflol[crers~Rldh Level c** XtW . Land, all fenced in, 3 Paddocks all V 1 grass, 5-roomed Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty &c, 23 miles South of Auckland.-S. Vaile Land Agent, Shortland-street. : ; :JE2^O -WKLL-BUmFHOUSK of. four •W.WVi rooms and wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Mount Kden.-S y±ue; llou6e_ana_Land Agent.^Shortland-street. XpOR SALE; for £265, a Freehold Cottage JL and Property in Cook-street, now yielding .£36 Bsa-year. .■ ■ ? ; ..:. ■ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ] i'O J-ißt. I El C E S T EB,y I LL A. _g i ■ ..... ■. ... ; TO LET, that delightful Residence on College Hill; recently occupied by F. Shaw, Esq^ The House has 8 rooms, 1 fireplaces, grates, and leamington faDge; water iaid'qn; al.p, Stable, ■ Coach-houee, &c. ■'■■ ' ' ' ' :ra\3 view, apply to Mr. Stitchbury, next door; . or to Mr J. N. JN'ewbcld, Kindglands Road, New North Road. . . . ~ fTIO Let, in the best part of Parnell, a Shop S. and Dwelling-house, with large Garden.— Apply to V/. J. Robinson, Chemist, Parneil. rpo LET, that 3hop in. Queen-street. A. opposite Thistle Hotel, now occupied by Mrs Coster.—Apply to Mr Paterson, next door :bljt one.:: :•; ..:. : :■■,-. . TO- LET, inEdtu Crescent^ear St. Paul's Church; a good 6 roomed Houee ; splendid view of the harbour and North Shore' 'gas'..and water laid on.-Apply at Bennett's drapery Warehouse, Queen street. ■ ; rSIO LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the JL New North Road, with half-acre of grass la7id; rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office, a AKTKER WANTED, active of. sleep - ii'g; established commission business, cry. Central premises; rent moderate. Capital about £1000. Principals only:—Apply to Wm. Thorne, Solicitor, 81, Queen-street. , r QT. IM.AE X' S BAZA AB. TO-NIGrHT! TO-NIGHT'! QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE FOOT of SHORTIAND-STREET. S'TKONG Message Boy Wanted for a iight Business; one who know's town pre ferred. For address, enquire at Star office. O"'j S I BOOTS ! SELLING OFF ! . ... Selling Offl-C. WESTPFAHL begs to inform his friends and the public thathe is now Selling his Stock of BOOTS and SHOES at Greatly Reduced Prices J Having bought, lately a. Large. Bankrupt Stock at lees than English Cost, he is^able to give his customers Great Bar gains.—C-Whstpfahl, opposite Somerfield and Leek. Queen-s&reet. , ,„ ;:, . \ J PRIVATE Board a»d •! Residence.—Ac .'' comihedatibn for six fespe'etable working men—Apply ihia office. ';". ■.; '; A LFRED 7 BTrREI'T, ef Newton.— >T3L Please: call at this office,' ;' ' " T ONG IT IS LOVE, SINCE WE . JLJ ' " ■ PARTED," •;■-.; v .' A Naw Song, sung with great success by Miss ! Lizzie Morgan.. Wprds by J. Hemus. -Music by D. Copk. To.be obtained aS this OfHce, and of all Music-sellers and Stationers in "Auckland. Price: One Shilling! " / . B. TONKS] ■'<.: , ■,■..■■.•:,, , |.k. (VGARR. MONDAYi SEPTEMBER 15. I EARTHEN WARB, GLASSWARE. ■;;'•.'■'■:.•'-. -■-:■. }>a-^"ii-'iN;A.i .vHfti:-v ;r EX LADY: jICEVYS, FRO2E LONDON. B. TONES & CO WILL sell on Monday, the listii instant, ; . at 11 o'clock, . 34 hhds., crates, and cases of Earthenware, ! . Glassware and China, conswting of Cups and Saucers, Bowls, Plates, Chamber ■ ■■ Services. Dishes Covers,. Jugs, io'shes, Toilet Sets, Wines, Tiiiubiers, Water '■•"■'. Jugs, Butters, Picklesj ' yuga's and ■'■ '■'■•'■■■, ! Creams, Candleßtibks,: Salts and' Mus tards, . Champagnes, Kuby, ' Hocks, ■ ■:; .: Goblets..;, "- :. ,;"•■ ',_; •_- ; •::,;■:■ :-':/• ;■■;"- &C,: .::&&', f &c. ■'::';- Vi-J ; : i:TO-MORROW,- NOON. -: - ii;:;riVLAJRKETrBAY • AXJGTJON^ SALE:■. ■': A^T ART k U R'S -MAR T. POTJLTRY-^owls; Ttwkeys/ Ducks, v ■ Geese. Pigeons, Canaries, small Pigs, Spanish Fowl 3, &c.: ; :-.j . : " PRODUCE, &c—lso sacks Maize, 300 sacks , Bakers'.Flour (Timaru aurt Caaterbury), 400 bags loo'sandso's First-class Flour; CO bags Oats JSO eacks • superior Potatoes, 2. cases Cahterbui y Bacon and Hams, 1 case Bath Chops, 20 sides ;Canterbury,Bacon, 40 sides Auckland Bacon, 4 kegs TaraDaki Butter, 10 keg? Auckland Butter, Cheese, Beef, teed c Potatoes, sCarrots, Turnips, Pumpkins. Hobart Town Apples. Beans. GROCERIES, &c—A gooa assortment of Tea (boxes aud half -chest ■), cugar, Cocoa, Arrowrcor, •Rice, Biscuits, Gineerriutg,. ©ornflour," Candles, Blue, Starch/ Washing P.Owdeiv.Suap, Washing Soda,; Salmon, Picklew, Viuegari fc'alt, Tin«id Peaches, Jams, Matches",, t-'l«cßing.' Black Ltau, White ijead, Paint Oil, &C,. Union Scales (new). '■•■',"■■■''■' FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. j AT ONE a'Oi,OGK s».lir.;:' ' Household Furniture and Effects in great varieSy, for; Parlour, Dining-rouin, Bed room, and Kitchen, both new and second-lißnd; Ranges, Stoves. Ovens, Ciieese Pr>-es. Smith's Beliows, Turning i,atyie and FiuishingLbthe, Anchor, Chains. 6smd.-stone, Ladders, Cedar Chast Drawers, Tuolin, Pictures, Jewellery Waterproofs, &c.k&c ': , ; f ■'■':. A T - S I, B; BIN ' S :: M A R T, ;■ No. -Tj, QUEEN-STREET. m\ '■■■■ AT 10.30-O-CLOCK. ■ Q B.AGS'MAIZE, more or less damaged •®Jp \J) ■••'■32) Back-i rFeed';tJat'sVsuperiorVoualii/ 300 sack s v . Best Table Potatoes ■c '112, iegs'Butterl ■ :■: . - . • ;•['; i if. / b li 9; bags. Bran,:3o packs Poslard 3i cases Canterbury Cheesy ;■; ■; Hams-and. Bacon;', -^vr'i ":'"' 10 kegi New Herring, just landed Tobaco,-Gaudies. Kerosene, Cur.rantt'i S iDo:bag3 Sigar, 200 pAokajesiTea Bopp, Castor OA, Pickles, Sjoda. , ;,:■.,.... .&cid, Cio>besPegs,.&c. ~.,,' ■ . : GKOKGE~SIBBI]S, ; "«