TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPOND ENT.J

GRAHAMSTOWN, Wednesday,

FATAL ACCIDENT.

A voter, named MacGregor, returning to work iv the Moauataiari mine, was killed in falling off a ladderway. GPvAnAMSTOWN, this day.

John MacGregor, who was killed by fall ing down a ladder-way at the Moanataiari mine yesterday, leaves a widow and eight children. Being a few minutes lato ho could not go down by the cage, and tried the ladder. He was found dead at 5. 30. by the boas of the allift. An inquest was held to-day, and a verdict of accidental death returned. No blame is attachable to any one. There wa3 very distinct evidence at to the sobriety.

The post ollice is to be shifted to the Go vernment buildings. Gas is very prevalent in the Big Pump shaft, and the mine is working adjacent. Considerable numbers proceeded hence to Tc Aroha last night.

COROMANDEL, this day. COROMANDEL COUNTY CtfAIRMAN SHIP.

At the election of the County Chairman, Mr Cadman was re-elected unopposed. Much satisfaction is expressed at his accepting the ollice again.

OHINEMUTU, this day. NEW TOWNSHIP AT OIIINEMUTU,

Judge Fenton and Mr Percy Smith are laying out a township to-day, There is great rejoicing among tli3 settlers here at t'.ie success attending Mr F. U. Fentotl'a arrangements. Judge Hymonds and party left for the Taupo Court to-dny.

IPER UNITED PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day, RAILWAY MISMANAGEMENT.

Another breakdown tookplaca this morn ing of one of the engines on the railway. Before reaching Inglewood, tho tires of tho engine broke, and iv that dangerous con dition it had to come on to Sentry Bill. It is expected if new engines are not sent, the line will have to be closed. Complaints nra loud, as no depentlauco can bo placed by persons on reaching their destination accor ding to the time-table.

NAPIER, this day

An hotel at Te Auto was totally;dcstroycd "by fire last night. Tho building was in mircd for £300 iv tho National, and £300 in the Union ; stock and furniture, £330 in the Union, of which tho Standard Company holds £200.

The claim of Solomon, Attorney-General (Fiji) to several sections in Nfipicr, reported some time back, engaged all the lawyers here, either for oi against. The investiga tion shows that Solomon conveyed the land 21 venrs ago to H. Shcddon. The owners of the sections have consequently been put to considerable expense tor nothing.

WELLINGTON, this day.

A charge has been laid against the c.id tain and steward of tho ship Wairoa for alleged smuggling of a quantity of tobacco and cigar*. The case is to be heard this afternoon. A young man named Harty met with a serious accident last night, lie jumped off the spring-board nt tho baths and struck his head on the bottom. Harty was taken to the hospital, and is in a precarious con dition.

DUNEDIN, this day

The following are the scratchings for the Dunedin Cup:—Lure, andßetrayer. Jockey Club Handicap : Betrayer. A deputation from fort Chalmers waited upon Mr Oliver yesterday re the stoppage at therailway worksliopsat Port Chalmers. Mr Oliver repliod that owing to circumlocution and other causes, the works, as at present carried on, wero a dead loss recently. Some work was done there at 2Jd per lb., [for which 4sd was otfered, and in another case the Albion's shaft, on which BJd was charged, 10id had been paid in Melbourne for the same work. The Government ought at once serion>ly to consider the advisa bility of leasing workshops. Mr Macan clrew, who was present, agreed with Mr Oliver's suggestion. The Minister of Lands agrees to the post ponement of the sale of sections of default ing deforred payments settlers till Juno, to enable them to gather crops.

COLE'S CIRCUS.

-OK every occasion of the circus performance efforts have been made by the manager to afford increased sitting room, but there has never yet remained a seat unoccupied. Visitors go with the idea of paying tho wild animals a visit before the circus commence?, but invariably find it advisable to secure .seals as quickly as possible, for even as early as half-past six, the greater part of the seats were aeenred. Last evening was no ex ception, and fully an hour before tho time announced for opening, all the higher «eats were packed, persons arriving later bavin" to ba satisfied with those lately" added ' between the ring nnd the raised seats. At about 7.40 p.m. tho houae was filled to overflow ing, and as no more could be packtd in the performance commenced. As, for the most part, the feats performed last ni»ht have been Commented on by us on previous occasions, It is unnecessary to give further particulars, except to mention one or two new features introduced. The principal of thc.«c was Mdlle. Linda Jeal's slack-rope and balanc ing feats. With no apparent difficulty she maintained an upright position and succes sively threw into the air and kept in motion several balls, knives, rings, etc., after which the plate-spinniDg trick was done to perfec tion. Another new feature was Pico, the clown, on short stilts strapped above his knees. On these he cut some of the most grotesque antics, much to the amusement of tho more juvenile portion of the audience, and provoking roars of laughter. The riding, leaping, and rambling even surpassed previous efforts, and in the bycicle riding in mid-air even more daring feats were acccom plished than formerly. One more per formance will be given this evening, which will positively wind up their season In Auckland, as arrangements have been made to have the circus conveyed to Wel lington by the Eotomahana to-morrow. Ah entirely new programme is announced for this evening, and as there i* likely to be oven a larger crowd than on any. past evening, those wishing to secure comfort able seats should be early in attendance. The side show was also largely patronised last evening.

LEARNING TO SWIM.

". That's a fact," said Mr Hopkins as he laid dowa his paper tho other ovening, "every man, woman,- and child In the country ought to know how to swim. No one can toll what minute he will be upset, blown up, or knocked overboard Amanda, I'm going to learn you how to flwim." . „ .« i. "Learn mo? queried the wife as she paused In her sewing. " Yes, you. Your life is yery precious to me, and 1 don't want you to lose it because you can't swim ashore when an accident takes place. I can swim like a duck my self, and I feel guilty to think we've been married twenty-one years and yet you'd go to the bottom like a atone if you fell over board." , , fa" Why, I never had the least fear, she replied. " There is always some hero around to rescue a lady." "No one wants to depend on hcroea. Of course I'd jump into the . water to save a lady bnt there are lots of men who wouldn't. Stand up, Amanda, and let me give you the motions of swimming. Now then, put your arms so, push them forward so, take a sweep and bring them back so. Ses how easy it is done ? You musn't forget to kick e«ry time yon move your arm?." : , , Bfae went through the motion several times, but so awkwardly that he called """^hat isn't the way ! The motions ought to be perfectly natural. Now imagine that you are out on an excursion." "Yes." "You lean over the rail to view some floating object." "Yes." "You suddenly grow dizzy and tumble headlong into the river. Now what motions would you make as yon rose to the surface ? What would you do ?" " Well, if a hero jumped in after me I d lean my head on his shoulder like this and let him"put his right arm around my waist and support me until help arived." " Hero be hanged ! A hero would look nice holding up 120 ponnds, wouldn't he T" ' He'd look as nice as you would ! I dou't "believe you could keep your head'above •watcrjto Bave your life." " I couldn't, eh I Then I won't learn you a single stroke abont swimming.", "Then you needn't!" "And if any man ever jumps overboard and rescues you I'll punch his head 1" " AmJ if you ever jump in after anybody IknowjtUl have to pay their funeral ex penses oat of my share of this properties 1"

" Very well," said Mr Hopkins as he pnt on his coat, " I see I am not wanted in my own house. If I am not homo to-night it wou't do you any good to telephone me at tho office, ior I shall Jiave the wire grounded."

Correspondence.

THE GOVERNOR'S RECEPTION.!

(To the Editor.)

Sir.—The concluding critique of your re porter on tho Governor's reception ii not quite just. It is certain that nobody here is responsible for the non-arrival of his Excellency on tho 19th inst, the day the City Councillors were informed by the Government lie might be expected to arrive and for which every preparation was made. > Had he so arrived and no preparation, fault would have equally been found. It is also certain that nobody was responsible for the rainy morning, which no doubt prevented a very large number of persons,more particu larly ladies, being piesent, and taking part iv the reception. 1 certainly do not agree with the writer that special invitations should be issued to officials and Representatives to be present on an occasion like this to do houor to Her Majesty's representative. A general invitation was issued for all citizens to help in receiving the Governor, ami many probably took a holiday tor that purpose, and went elsewhere. If oven that were necessary with the public it ought not to be required by ollicial representatives. Tho practice of sending invitations for such occasions is invidious and calculated to give alienee to some who may inadver tently be overlooked, ami ought not to be required. It was patent to all that were present that a large platform was erected for that purpose, and those- who stayed away for want of invitations certainly shewed a rather lukewarm loyalty. With referenco to tho public notice given they depended solely on His Excellency's wishes, and with the request for him to lix a time, ho was asked to allow a few hours' notice, as it was believed he was anxious to proceed to Wellington. More was not asked, nnl this intention was well ventilated by the press for some days previous As soon as a reply was received Horn His Excellency's Private Secretary and the time appointed to land lixod upon ; intimation was immediately given to the only paper issued in time, orders for placards Using tho hour of landing to ho potted. An urgent request sent to the proprietor of the Circus to announce the landing to his audiouco of some them snnd», «l*o notices sent to the Volunteer ollieer.t, Firo Brigade, and other ollicials coucerncd ; messages boiug sent out up to v late hour the previous night; so that, us a matter of fact, all that was possible to be douo was done, excepting, of course, what no power coukl alter, viz., going back to the day originally appointed, which was, by n large number of employers and all the public schools, made a half holiday ; and. lastly, ensuring au cqnally line day, and the largo attend ance of straugers iv the city on that occa sion—partly caused by the Circus exhibi tion, and partly by tho expected arrivul of the Governor. Jicyond that much, there were no blunders on the part of the city authorities, or reason to complain for what was meant to be a civic reception.—l am, &c, M. C. [Notwithstanding our correspondent's opinions, tho fact remains that the reception arrangements were a perfect fiasco in a variety of ways which neither tho post ponement nor the light showers of rain will accouut for. —Ed. E.S.I

NEW GOLDFIELD AT COROMANDEL.

(To the Editor.)

Sin, —The recent gold discovery at Te Aroha having excited so much attenti in in tho public prints—evidently in order to attract a population to dovelop the district —kindly allow mo space to bring under notice—more especially to those interested in mining—the recent gold find in the Tiki district, Coromandel. 1 have carefully reai! the various reports from To Aroha. aud, without in nny way wishing to detract from auy merit it may possess as a goldlield, I have no hesitation in stating that the late discoveries in the Tiki are of far greater importance than anything I can see has yet been positively discovered in Te Aroha. As Te Aroha is to be formally opened on the 25tb, I have no doubt it will cause an exodus from the surrounding settlements and countries for some little time to come; and .'vs all cannot expect to be successful in one district I would urge upon the mining portion of the community to pay a vis-It to the Tiki and give that district n trial. There are at present four different claims shewing leaders with payable gold, the holders being at present engaged stacking quartz awaiting the sledge track about to be constructed by the Coupty Council. The land at present occupied by these claims is private property and other portions of the same block can be obtained on favourable terms if the adjacent Govern ment land is not proved to be auriferous. In bringing this matter under public notice, let it be distinctly understood that I have no wish to encourage the pegging out of claims, and floatiug companies for the pur pose of disposing of scrip on the strength of finds in neighbouring claims, and I would also remind anyone who would wish to venture hero to make up their miod for at least three months bonii fide pick and shovel work before pronouncing an opinion cither for or again3t tho district. The expenses attached to a visit to the new find would not I>evcryse>iouß,itbeing»itnatedabout4mileß distant from Kapanga, and provisions are now being packed there by the local store keepers at very littlo extra cost. The best time of year for prospecting is now coming on, and with the present steamboat arrange ments any one dissatisfied with the field may leave it in the morning and reach Auckland the same oveniug, so that the district is worth visiting if only for a holiday trip. Parcels of stone from some of lha claims mar be seen for a tew days at the Bank of New Zealand in Auckland, and will, I think, provethe truth of the asser tion, which, in mining parlance, is termed a "good show," and will warrant further prospecting in that neighbourhood.—l am, &c, A. J. CadjiAN, County Chairman, Coro mandeL

RE UPPER PITT-STREET.

(To the Editor, Evening Stak.) Sin, —When" you wrote upon this subject in yonr sub-leader, you did in truth, advo cate a "cause that lacked assistance" I hate heard a story somewhere respecting a landlady of doubtfnl morals and great piety who kept a notorious house, and after midnight orgies and drunken sprees being encouraged oil the week—would not permit " whistling on the Lord's" day." The conscientious scruples that have ao suddenly attacked the chairman and "the oldest member of the Karangahape Board," after their lavish expenditure of the ratepayers' money somewhat resembles the pious lady alluded to. Where hills require to be mado low, valleys exalted, and rough places smooth, the Board has been ignored, because personal interest did not lay therein, and a trunk line through the heart of the district, and works that would contribute to the general wel fare of the inhabitants, and of immense public convenience, has been neglected, be cause the money has been spent in other ways. It is quite refreshing to contemplate the scruples of the 'oldest trustee,' and the Chairman 1 What a pocket edition of Sir Julius Vogel's political economy! According to his own statement, the Chairman has signed only a fragment of the contract, an item of £72, to be paid, I suppose, out of the £100 generously advanced by a rate payer, in order that there should not be any further delay about commencing this public work ; and is tho balance thereof to be ex pended upon more scoria for the old spot ? And then follows a nice suggestion, viz., that the ratepayers in this locality should black-mail themselves, atter having paid their rates so many years and had nothing dono for their money.—l am, &c,

A Ratepayer,

THE IRISH PEOPLE'S "GRIEV ANCES."

(To tho Editor "Evening STAR. '') SIR, —Would you kindly insert the follow ing statements coming from a quarter most assuredly welcome to the Irish, Port Glascow " Observer,'' remarks :—" The Irish have a deal to swear at, if they could only do it in an intelligent manner." It is no use to believe the public when it asserts Ireland has no grievances. Ireland has grievances that eat into the very heart of the social condition of the whole people— their land leagues and their mass meetings of ten, twenty, and thirty thousands-are but tho barometer readings of some ap proaching social tornado. It won't do to shut our eyes and say there is- nothing in it. Nothing in it 1 A whole nation in commotion, and nothing in it! The land, laws are in it. In these class laws, in them and equitable adjustment, lie 3 the root of all reform and social ad vancement. These class laws arc made the instruments of cruel injustice on our Irish brethren. They are as potent for evil in England, but they do not put them in force, as potent for evil in Scotland too, and in the Highlands unscrupulous landlords put them in force and root out the peasantry.

An instance in Ireland. Pat gets married, and takes a fow acres of unproductive bog— say at £4 per annum. He works like a hero ; he and his willing Biddy gather stones and turf, and build a house. He digs and trenches hia bit of land, and what was waste and unproductive bog now bears potatoes and corn. Thanks to Pat and Biddy's strong arms and willing hearts, they have improved tho land by sinking all their extra labour In it—that is their capital. The landlord surveys Pat's improvements, com pliments him on his industry, and claps an addition £4 on his venture. Pat goes to work again, improves still further, and the landlord again increaaes tho rent, until at last Pat refuses to pay any further advanco, and is evicted, the law helping the landlord to rob Hat. Is it at all wonderful that cases of wild justice arc sometimes heard of? In every one of these cases cruel evictions will be found at the root of them. In every case the people are blamed because they won't submit to be legally robbed of the fruits of their labour. They are indeed blamed, and you, too, sir, blame them very often. All true Irishmen deplore murder, but, in all casea,thorc are a few hot-headed mortals who commit excesses, but the whole Irish

nation ought not to come under their cata> logue.—l am, &c,

Tkkiiv Alt. Auckland, November 2-Uli, ISBO.

THE BOARDING HOUSE DIFFI CULTY.

(To the Kditor.) Sir, —Among tlio many subjects that arc brought before the public eye through tlio medium of your valuable journal the above question must, to the minds of philanthropic men, be nu Important one. Many letters have been written complaining sadly of tlio tyranny exercised by some of tho city boarding-houso keepers, ami the Rentimonts of these letters have re-echoed from other young men who ura endeavouring to lead a quiet and peaceful life, but who are martyrs to the Kamc annoy- MICQ4 ns described by ono of your correspondents,—" l'etty Oppression, etc." Considering tlio question as to n. remedy for those thiuga it will bu asked, What is to bo done? The question is easily answered. In many places in England, on tlio Con tinent, and even in Jmini, institutions have been established to meet the wants of youutc men. One establishment muy be takan as an instance. An eutora'iaiiig philanthropist, to meet tho wuuti of a number of young men who were anxious to "chum" together, built a largo house capable of accommo dating fifty young men, which ho named "The Chummery." For those who were fond of billiards a billiaid room was pro vided ; for those who were studiously in clined, a library ; and .so on, ho that all had their tastes satisfied, without being com pelled to wander "about town." Could not something of tho kind be started in Auck land? The idea of startingHiichati institution is not a foreign one ns a gentleman, ivho is well known in Auckland for his philau throphic spirit, has intimated his intention of erecting a building in n prominent part of the city which would answer all purposes. It i.s sincerely to bo hoped that ho will do so, for there is no doubt as to its being a marked success, while it would at the same timo meet n want long felt hero.—l a in, &C, A.B.

Suez Mail News.

LONDON, Octobers.

'I ho obstiuaey of the Porto ij increasing. On the 4th October the Porte commuuicated a note to the ambassadors.

The " Times " points out that the effect of the note hto incite tho Powers against Turkey most strongly, and everywhere to cause surprise and indignation at the lla grant affront offered to the Towers. It would 'jo intolerable that Europe should consent to bo Ignominiously baflled, as, in effect, tho powers arc asked indefinitely to postpone all claims. The " Journal doa Debatt " says that the note surpasses nil that might have been ex pected from Turkey. The "mauvaisovolontu" of the I'orte is au aggravation of the attitude a»sumtd by Kiza l'a-thaat Dulcigno.

Tlic "ltepubliqno Francaiso remarks that tlie Sultan has not prolited by the numerous warnings ho has received. lie lias conceded nothing, counting it to bo impossible that the powers should coutiinic an undcistanding on the subject. These aberrations are greatly to be deplored, as exposing Turkey to grave viecissitudes aud peril?. "Li Temps " says that an acceptable oiler would have disarmed four powers out of the six, but the present note cannot bo regarded as serious, The Communist and Imperialist papers exult in the Sultan ■ having made Europe such n fool.

A diabolical plot to blow up the Kussian yacht Livadia was discovered in Glasgow. Three individuals left London recently, Having two nitro-glycerine clocks, which they intended to conceal on board, and which were capable of keeping motion to a certain lime, and then a charge of nitro glyceriue would be exploded. Warned in time, detectives wcio stationed at the entrance of the docks, and prevented any thing being put on board. Tbc persons disappeared. Tho ship wai thoroughly overhauled, the coal taken out and ex amined, and found all right. The election commi-sioa inquiries Into the elections at Canterbury, Chester, Macc'cn lield, Oxford, and Norwich, are disclosing extensive bribery aud corruption. At Ox ford, the Carltou Club assisted the Conser vatives with from £3000 to £5000, which was spent corruptly in defeating Sir Win. H.ircourt. The Conservative attcut ad mitted that ho hid never fought a pure election. Votes were purchased in most places by tho voters being hired as com mittcemen.

Tho Khurds are invading Persia. Three weeks ago the Sheik Abbulah, a Turkish Khurd, led several thousandhorsemenacrosß the fiouticr. 110 was joined by llanizeh Oliar, a Pcrsiau Khurd, and together they plundered in overy direction. Approaching Scoutch Bulak 3000 men fled. They have seized the fort fifty miles from Tabriz, where there ia great altirni. Persia is collecting troops. The insurgeuts arc reported to be 15,000 in number, and to be armed with Martini-Henry rides. On sth October Elias Lnycock, of Sydney, New South Wales, and Thomas Blackman, of Dulwicli, sculled from Putney to Mort lake for £100 a-side. There was a ennsidcr ablo assemblage considering the etate of the weather. Mr John Ireland, of the London Rowing Club, was the referee, the pilots being Trickett for Laycock, and Mr W. J. Innes for Blackman. 'i he latter had the more sheltered position at the start, but bad steerage and other faults combined threw him in tho rear before they reached tho Grass Wharf, and from thence tho Australian rowed easily and passed under Hammersmith biidge about a length and a half ahead. Blackman made a desperate effort in the next 300 yards, and overlapped hia man just above Biffin's boathouse, but shortly after stopped dead beaten, and tho Austra lian finished alone. Blackman made pro test that the cutter of the leading man had paseed him before ho stopped, in contra vention of the articles, but Mr Ireland would not listen to sach a frivolous com plaint, and awarded tho race to the man who had fairly won throughout.

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL.

Thb following business was transacted by this Council yesterday in addition to that whic'i appeared in the last issue of the Star. The secretary's salary was increased by £10. The tenders of Messrs Ranham, of Messrs Bailey and Fulton, and of Mr Gavru Shanks for other works were referred to the Engineer, and the following were accepted : For work at Lucas' Creek, William Par ker, £25; for work at Stokes' Point, Messrs Bagot and Dynes' tender subject to the District Board paying the amount in excess of £100 ; for the Kaukapakapa and Helensvillo Road, Messrs Bailey and Ful ton's tecder for £224 10s; for work at Whangaparoa, J. Irvin's tender for £90 19s Gd. A petition fiom the residents ot Helensville praying that the Mu niciple Folice Act might be brought into force in tbat district, was ordered to be forwarded to the Government. Several applications for compensation were received, but not dealt with, the Council having no power in respect of the claims. In the matter of Mr Vercoe's claim for taking away the pound at Henderson s mill, it was resolved, "That application for the £15 be made to Government " ; several similar applications were treated in a like manner. A petition from Mr 'Walter McCaul find residents of the Great North Koad, calling attention to the impassable state of the roads was received. The question of unauthorised expenditure was brought for consideration, "when the Chairman asked thn Council to confirm a paymeut of £10 for Henderson's Mill Bridge, and £5 for work at Lucas' Creek. These were works of emergency—Confii mcd. A letter was received from Mr C. Newman, calling attention to the wretched state of the Whau Bridge ;Mr Sinclair said he had heard frequent complaints of the bridge. Cattle could not go over it in safety.—Mr Lamb thought that Messrs Kelly, Lloyd, and others concerned should dedicate the road. When that was done some stepa could be taken.—Mr Bond understood the

I road had been dedicated long ago. He also ; believed that tho Council had already ordered the work to be done. The ordinary accounts were passed and ■ the Council rose.

DEPARTURE OF THE GOVERNOR.

His Excellency the Governor goes out to

j Onehunga to-night- in order to leave for I Wellington by the Hinemoa at daylight to-morrow.

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Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Crape Trimming, Is the large box ef 36 yarda; lot of othor Wonderful Freah Bargains, in the 3rd column ith page.—W. 11. Danipier. WANTED,"™ Errand Boy.-Crawford" Chemist, Newtin. ANTED, a~Cook.— Apply" Gleeson's Hotel, foot of Hobson-street. ANTED, a respectable Uin lomouac work.—Apply to the Claremont Hotel, Wakcfleld street. ANTKD, Copies of "The Choir" Chant Uook.-Apply " V7.H.,' office of this paper. WANTED to Purchase, a Milk Run.— Apply by letter to "A.8.," Post Office, Auckland. ANTED, for the s.s. Stalla, an Engi neer with certificate; also, a Steward.— Apply A. AicGregor, Wharf. WANTED, a good Seoond-haud Tenor Horn.—Win. Walker, Saw Maker, bo hind Market. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs Willougliby, No. 1, C!o8ilo Villaa, top of Symonds-strcot. Vfc7 ANTED, a smart icspcctable Lad.— T T Apply W. Jones, Tobacconist, Queon atrcct. opposito Haymarket. WANTED, a good Ploughman ; must be able to milk; references required,— Apply this olllco at 12 upon to-morrow. WANTED, Man and Wife for FarnT, near Urury.—Apply at onco to 11. John son, Qcnqral Dealer, Holison-stroot. 'ANTED KNOWN, You Can Get a Good Pair of Sox for M, at Coombics', 92 Queon^strcot WANTED, a good Man Cook ; good wukcs witlboglventoaflrot-classlmnd. —Apply Kdward Lowip, Merchant, Custom houae-streot. ANTED, by a Young Lady, a Situ ation in tho General or Fancy Businoss • good roforoncoa ; six yoars' oxparlocco.—Apply ylottorto-J.lC.F.,"thlsOffico. WANTED KNOWN, Just Opened up n Splondid Lot of Youthn1 Regatta fahlrts, all aow Puttcrns, at Coomiiks" City Clothing Mart, 02 Queen-»trnut. WA NTEl^aTsTtitutiou by a Youiib Man with good tcatimonals, to drive a curt; understands lioraos, and can milk a cow, do Kiirdoninir &c.-Appiy J. Shcors, at Mr Rom's Ang!osea-streot. WANTED, a strong Youtli for "the Bakohouso; e.\m, a Hoy to carry out brand and mako himself usoful.—Apply W. D. Dallon, Confoctionor^ WANTED TENDERS, for One llu~iT drcd '3UCCKH3' Gold iUinlng Company's Rluircs, Coiomandal, owner hard up- no com migiiion.—Adilrosa "L.C.," this office. WANTED, Orders tor Trousers to mnnaure, 13^ Gi ; Trousers and Vest, 253 • Suit r<Bi. Marvellous valuo at Phillips's Mart, 170, Qiioan-strceL YirXNTEB, to Sefl 12 quarts T T Milk (at 4d por quart) aally, for Babies or Invalids. Tho Bamo can bo had by applying to Mrs Douol, near Bercsford-atrcct fcionool, Nowton. WANTED. — Ask for~Waitc'B Fruit Presorving Tina; and aeo you got thorn. Solil by all Ironmongers, and at tho Factory, Foitstroot—ll. Waite. Wholesalo Tinsmith. W "ANTED KNOWN, 300 Men's and noya' Cloth Caps, at Is; a lot worth 3s 6d, at Coomikb', 02, Qucenstroot, WANTED, for thcKawakawa CftllTery —Athoroiuhly qoalilled Surgeon.—Apply to Honry Giiflllan, jun., SecroUiry, Bay of Inlands Coal Company, i>'o. 10, Now Zealand Insurance Uuilillngß, from whom further par 1 i.Milurd can bo obtulucd. WANTED, Employment by a Unit-class, prao'icaj Saw-mill Hand; ia a good saw-sharponcr and rou^h cirpentor. Town or ooiutry.—Address, "L.K.," No. 4, Britomart Terrace, Kden Croscent. WANTED KNOWN.—I am delivering in the City, for caah only bost Ti-trco Firowoort at 12s per ton, cat in blocks 13a por ton, sold In largo or small quantity. Order pun ctually attended to. —G, Tisdato, cornor of Wyndham and Hobaon Btreota. VyANTEL\ to "SeTr~COO Ladies aucl T T Maids' llattsto Plcnio Hats, trimmed in all tho n^wost shades and colourn; price, 2s each, worth 7s 61. 200 Gents' Vomilated Straw Hats. Is each, worth 3s 203 Hoys' Straw Hat», Is each.—Win. l£yro, EuniakUon Uouso, Vic torla street. VV ANTED KNOWN.—To bring the TT eolobrated Wcrtheim Treadlo Machines Into more goneral use, wo are now Selling them at from Five I'ouuda and upwards.—Uallunatoin Hros. & Co., Now Zealand Clothing Factory, Qnoon-street, Auckland; and at Albert street, Thamoa. WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombos has just Oponwl up his Stock of Summer Clothiug. which will bo sold Cheap. for Cash.—City Clothing Mart, tßQueen-Btruet. WANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest Houso in Town for good Boots and Fhoc3 of nil sorts and sizes ia tho Choap Boot Shop, cornor of Qiiocn-su-oot and Markot Kn tranco. Como one, como aIL No credit to pay for. Largo atock. Must aell. \ ITANTED, an Engagement in a Store T T or in any position of tnist, in town or country, or management of a br*nch business ; eight years' colonial experience in Auckland and South; ttooil knowledge- of book-keeping, drapory, grocery, &c Unoxcoptlonal refer ences; thoroughly reliable.—"T.S.," care of Mr B. Tanner, 71, Quoon-strect \\jT ANTKD KNOWN, that E, Carr V* "ud Son have to hand Building Timber In Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, Houso Blocka. Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-Btroet West, opposito end of Hobson-stroet. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply^ \VrArfTKD, to Sell, a New Waggonette, V¥ light, roomy, and strong; tho seats remove, po that It can bo used for business; lamps and brako complote, for £15: a great ISargain,—Harvlo, Coaoh-buiider, next Quocns Head Hotel, Upper (Jucon-atreet. ANTED KNOWN, r>oo Nieu's"nud Youths' Fashionablo Hats. Bought a lot, to be sold at 2s 6a, worth 7s 6d, at CooMiiifs", 92. Oueonstreet. ANTED KNOWN. —We are Deliver ins in the City, for CASn only :—Boat Titrco Firewood, 12s per ton: Ditto, cut In blocks, 13a per ton; Wnikato Coal (best house), 22s por ton; Taupirl Coal (bost housel, 23s per ton.—W. & G, Winstone, Custom-house-street Itaat and Wont. ANTED KNOWN, that J MorrT sojr, Asphalter, has Removed to his Now Yard Custom-Houso-street West, between Hobson and Nelaon-streets. Asphalting at tended to on tho Bhortest notice. Also, a Large stock cf Firowood. cut and uncut; wholeaalo and rotail. \\T ANTED K2* V VV N. To all is Wast op Monet,—L» H Nou mogon is prepared to advance tho samo on personal or any other security, repayable by Weekly Instalments.—Noto tho address: 165, Quoonstroat. oppoalto tho tjavinas' Hank. XV 'ANTED~KNOWN, that D. Goldie V T is prepared to sell .vl kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Folloea, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum ahaf ts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at hia Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dock, at tho lowest ciuli prices. Tho ttmbor, boing nndor cover, is bett-.r than that purchased elsewhere. ' \\J ANTKD K.NOVTN, .hat Oarlaw and V> Co. havo on h»nd a Largo and Woll- Selocred EtooK of Timber. Shingles, Houso Blocks, Posts, Kaile, and Palings, Wo receivo orders for all kinds of '.Joiners' Work, Mouldings, &c. Timbor by tho cargo forwarded to any port from our Coast Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custom-honae street West WANTED KNOWN, Just Opened a Largo Lot of Gents' Straw Hats, from Gd, at Coomuks' City C othing Mart, 92, Quoen- Btroot. WANTED, North Shore Excursionists to call at Mra Fostor's Luncheon Boom? (Two doors from tho Flagstaff Hotel), whoro they can bo accommodated with To» and Colfoo at any hour. Evory attention paid to tho oom fort of Visitors. Chops and Stoaks. Straw berries dnring the soason. Apartmonts to Lot. Private Board and Residence. Terms moderate. Picnlo Partiesssun"fid at twolve hours notice. WANTED KNOWN, that Great Addi tions have been mado at Goodson's to tho already beautiful assartmont of China and Glassware: Parian Statuary, elegant Crystal Epcrgnes, Harlequln,and Tete Tote Sets; Toilet Tea, Coffee, and Dessert Services'; China Flowera and Vases. The Fancy and Toy De partment is now replete with the latest Novel tiof. Cricket Hots, comnlote; Hair, Cloth, and Hat Brushes; Baskets and Kits, Splash Mats, Concertinas, Harmonlcums, Organs, Skipping Kopos, China Marbles, &c, &c An inspection solicited.—lll. Queen-gtreet WANTED, every person about to Build or requiring Building Material n largo or small quantities'tOi call or" send their orders to the AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). By aid of now and high-class Machinery, evory description of Building Materials manu factured of a quality, and at prices, hlthorto unknown in tho Colony. Trial solicited. Pricoß to meet tho timeß. Special advantages for cash. —Works : Custom-house-street West. Office: Custom-house-street Eaut, near Whsrf. \\r ANTED KNOWN, Stationery at YV English prices; Ruled Not 6 Paper (cream laid), 2d por quire; Envelopes, 2d per packet; Foolscap and Letter, 9d por quire; all kinds of Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes; Mourning Stationery, Acoonnt, Pass, and Pocket Books, Pens, Pencils, Bibles, Albums, &0,, &c, at prices before unknown in Auckland; a few Boss Puzzles left, at Is; the Game of Trevolo, Is 6d ; Tom Thumb Printing Pross, 8s; Climax Dator, 30s; Automaton Poncu Stamp, 7b 6d ; the Initial Rubber Htamps, Is each, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or stamping paper or envelopes. Supplied at Goodson'B, 111, Qucen-atreot,— Observe the I Address^ WANTED, Visitors as well as Resi dents in Auckland to call and inspect the varied stock of New Goodp—all imported within tho last six months—at Goodson's. 111, Queon-Btreot. The trade motto at that establish ment being, "Small profits and quick returns." or, " A nimble 6d better than a slow Is.—Wat ches: Waltham, key and keylefs; Geneva, Alluminiura, Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 30s; French-American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Right-day and Keyless Fronch. Ellipti cal Carriage, Jokers, Peep o'-day, Carr'ago Alarms, Prince. Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c, &c, from 7s 6d, ex cellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Fresh arrival of Potosi Silver Goods, boing white all through (not plated), wearing equal to silvor, Forks, Spoons, Cups, Castora, Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Kings, &c; Gold and Silvor Jewellery; AUuminium, Gilt and Bilver plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs. Kings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Vesta ißoxes; Kicking Mules, 80-peeps; Elephant and Dog Inhstai)dß; Table and Pocket Cutlery lv great variety; ffnives and Forks, from 7s per doz.; Covers, from Is 6d per pair; Pocket Knives, from 6d; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s 6d ; Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers Knives, from 9d; Scissors, from Is, at Goodson s (opposite Ton&'d Mart), 111, Queen.street.



" Adolphns, ruy dear," said she, " It's nearly a year since you first began to call." "Yes, 1 believe so," nervous'y. " And we've talked about books and music every night." "Y-y-e-s, I think so," more nervous than before. " Well, I, I—don't you think a change would be agreeable ?" There was a "change" in a few weeks time. Tnc pastor made it. mo OFFICERS, SECRETARIES, AND •*• OTHERS. i As the "Auckland Almanac" for tho yonr 1881 is fast approaching completion. Managers or Secretaries of Pnblic Companies, Seoretarloa of Religions, Literary, Musical, Soicntillo, I'rado Commercial, and Sporting Soclotloa, also, of | Masonic, Oddfellows, Templars. Oraimo. and other Orders, uro rcspeotfully dcslrod to send to tho Star Oillco, at their earliest canvonlonco. such Information us may bo of public Import ance, marked " Almanac Mat for." I " HUE ITS ALMANAC " FOR 18S1.



Municipal Notices. /IITY OF AUCKLAND. Kbrbinci and Cijannkllino Lower Union-stuket. Tlib City Counoll will rooolvo tomlora until 4.30 of THURSDAY, 25th instant, for tho abovo work In terms of specifications and conditions nt tho ofllco of tho City Surveyor, Quoen-stroot. Tho Council do not bind theimeivea to accept any tender. Tendera to ho ondorsed us abovo. p. a. Philip?, Tohu Clerk. Town Clork's Olllco, NovomherlO. 1880. Tenders, rp o ii v i L d kit s. ST. ANDKXW'B NEW CHURCH, CAM BKIDGE. Tondors will bo rocolvod up to 3 p.m. on THURSDAY. 9th December, for tho Krtotlonof the abovo Church. Plans uuil specifications can bo soon at Mr Wolls's 011100. Cumbrliigo, up to Monday, November 2U, at 9 a.m., and at tho offices of tho undursiKiiud from tho following day up to the timo whon tho tenders arc return- EDW. MAHONEY & BON, Architects. rp O BUILDERS. Tondors will ho recelvod up to noon on SATURDAY, tho 27th instant, for Additions to a Building in Princo»s-stroet, Plans, etc., at our olllco, Queen street. EUWAItU MAHONEY & SON, ArohltocU. rp O 15 UILD EX F. Tenders will bo rocolved by tho undoralgncd nnlil noon of WKDN ESD AY. Doccmbor Ist, 1880. for tho Krectloa of a Pair of Family Koaldonccs in tho Karangalmpo Road. Labour and naila only. Pinna, &c, ut my olllco. P. HKRAPATH, Architect. rp o caitren ten s. Tenders will bo received until noon of Satur day noxt for Alterations to tho Commercial Hotel. Particulars at my ofllce. HKNRY G. WADK. 25, Quccn-strcot. Arohitoot. mENDEKS will bo received until Mok- JL day, tho 6th I'ccombor, at noon, for Additions to n Cottago at Northcoto (Stoko's Point). Plans, etc., at my ofllco. W. F. HAMMOND. Architect. South British Chambers.



m O CARPENTERS. Wanted, Tenders to Hulld a Four-roomod lloubo. Plan and specification tobosoenatMr D. Goldio'a ofllco. Tenders will ho received till KUIL) AY, 26th Novombor (labour only). Publication. mO I?E PUBLISHED IN A FKW DAYB. NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH PACIFIC PILOT AND J^AUTICAL FOR 1881, ISS2, & 1883. kditkd by captain tilly. Examiner of Mabtkbs and Matf.s for tiib Nbw Zkiland Governmknt. Tho abovo work Is intended to bo a complete text-book for Mariners In theßO Soae, containing all tho very Latest Information about Harbours and Harbour Works, Positions, Coursos and Distance*, and other information of a useful character. The object kept In view has beon to givo, in a3 short a compass as it compatible with ■ accurate information and intolllgont doaorlpticn sailing directions for tho coast of New Zealand, ha Pacific laltnds with whloh our trado is chlofy oonnected, and ono or two of the principal ports in Auatralia and Tasmania. There has also boen included a brief notice of tho winds, hurrlcines.and ourrents In the South Pacific, Tho Tablo of Dec'inatlons, etc., has been oaro fully revUed by tho ißsaos of the Ofilciat Nau tlcal Almanac for 1831,1882 and 1883, furnishing island Naders and others, in a handy form, with all the information they want for their Island voyages. Tho Book embraces in a oompact form the essential information of sovcral cos'ly Nantica works, together with much new and -valuable matter, obtainable from no other source P B I O X: In Stout Paper Covers 3a. Gd. Well Bound in Cloth, gilt 6s. Od. urapery. ;:



TfiOß A SIIOST TIME LONGER. THE fi RE AT /^HEAP OALE, • Preparatory to the DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP BY THE UNDERSIGNED, Will be Continued for a FEW WEEKS Longer, to enablo that portion of tho publlo Who havo not yot avoilcd themselves of the Groat BARGAINS which aro every day being ofTorO'l to CALL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! THB WHOLE [STOCK MUST BE CLEARED 1 /"IREAT "OARUAINS! /-IREA.T J3ARGAINS SLAUGHTER STILL GOING ON I ! QOMERFIELD & 7 ECR, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND OUT FITTER?, 134, Queen-street.



I "Wanted. i WANTED, by an Intelligent English man, a Home where ho can make him self useful in nny light capacity; can do upholsterer's work, mend and koop in repair harness; is a professional bird-stuffer. Loft home for benefit of health. Can give references. —Address, "U.T.," ewe o£ Eveleigh, Queen street, Onehunea. WANTED, the STAR'S Readers (o care fully pemso Goodson's 3 new advertise ments. Ooen: Bto 6: Saturdays, Bto 10,— London Office: 58. St. Mary Axe. ANTED KNOWN—AIes and Stout, best Dunedin and Nelson brands bottled by Hiiir!<.m and Co.; also. Wines and Spirits, first quality : Alos and Stout, 10a per doz. (quarts); 0s par doz. (pints).—Blndon & Co., High-street and Vulcan Lane. O MINERS AND RAILWAY LABOURERS. WANTED, Eight Miners for Tunnel: also, good Pink and Shovel Men,—Apply on the Works, Waitakotio Contract. TAYLOR & DANAHER. To L>ev. TO LET, n good Dairy Farm.—Apply to Mr Duffy, Hobson-street. ' TO LET, Two Rooms, with Fireplace and use of kitchen ; rent moderate.—fclroy- Btreet, opposite Mr Volkner's, tinsmith. TO LET, a Comfortable Three-roomed Cottago in Grey-Btrcct; rental, 8s per weok.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. TO LET, a small O/lico in central posi tion.—Apply to D. F. Kvanp, Agent, 71, Queon-strcot. rp6 LET, Six-roomed House in Wyn- JL yard street.—Apply W. &J. Frator, Land Agents, Shortland-streot. TO LET, a. Commodious Store, wU'\ ofllces comploto; situated in Durham street.— For particulars apply to G. W. Binney, Lower Queon-streot. rriO LET, a seven-room House, with _L pnntry, scullery. &c. and every conveni ence, Dublln-stroet, situated near Newton Poat oillce.—Apply A. Grifflths. at B. Tonka & Co.'a. TO LET, an old-established Horse shoeing Forgo, in tho heart of the city; a good opening for an industrious man. Can bo arranged for with or without tools.—Apply A. Miicklo, Durham-street West, Auckland. rW^O LUT, in the rising Township of 1_ Whangarol, a Goneral Store; best poal tlon. ymall Stock at valuation. Presentownor retiring from business. Terms easy.—Apply to Jumes Wilson, Whangarel. November 16,1880. rrfO LET, for a term, that Fine and JL Commodious Residence recently orected by Mr J. M. Tunuy, at Northcoto (Stokes Point), with 2J acres, enclosed, and beautifully laid out with fmit troos, slirubbery, &c—R. Home, Shortland-stroot. TlTo LET, a Conveniently Situated Four- JL roomed Cottage, with or without furnl tnro; also, a aix-roomod House, containing shop, parlour, kltchon, and scullery on the ground iloor; wator laid on. — Apply at tho Cheap Furnituro Mart. Victoria-stroot Kast, next the Public Hot_Batha, mo LODGING-HOUSEKEEPERS and i Others.—To Lot, a 17-roomcd Houso, in Grey-atreet; rent, 27s 6d per week.—J. M. Lennor, Kstato Agent, Auckland. rjncTLEASE~ at 25s weekly, over 9 Acres Jl of Grazing Land, and House, closo to tho city.—C. Williamson, Kstato Agent, Vulcan Laoo. VroKTH SUOKE.— To Let, two Fur- J.l ni*hod Houses, containing six and eight rooms; also, two Unfurnished Koomi; and a now Houso containing nino rooms, in a good position, — Apply K. and R, Dudcr, House Agents. For Sale. FOR SALE, a House in Edinburgh- Btroot—Enquire or G. Garrott, Butcher. FOR SALK, a House ot five rooms and Kitchon.—Apply toT.L. Cox, Commercial Road, Grout North ttoad. EjiOß SALE, in Cross-street, Newton, a V- Kourroomoi House with Bkillion; good well.—Apply P. Hramwoll, Queen-street Wharr. PARLOUR SUITE, in superior green Rep, for salo at a low figure.—Apply to Rout & Kvans, Furnishing Depot. Parnoll Hiso. PIANO for Immediate Sale, property of a gentleman about leaving Auckland. Cost £70. (!»n bo had at half-price, £35. To be soon at Hoffman's Mui-io Saloon. Quoßn-street. IjlOK SALE, cheap. Coarse Canvas i? Wrapping (in good condition); also, some Stout Brown Paper, suitable for packing paroals. Apply this ofllce. ITlOll SALK, in I'onsonby, House of 7 L 1 rooms, bath-room (water laid ia). pantry, etablu. fowl-house. Sec. Sec; garden, splendid little orchard, and paddock, with a frontage to Lincoln and Graco Btrcets, Price, otly £550.— D. F. Evan?, Kstato Agent, li, Quccn-strcot. fj^OK SALE, in Pousonby, near main Ij road, New Verandah Cottage, four rooms, with one or three allotments, fenced. Price, £200 or £255 respectively.—D. F. Kvans, Estate Agent. pq-i o— HOUSE contaluing four largo rooms 3J&\.\} at ,,i Bcullory; good well, tank, &c, with freehold Allotment: conveniently situated, within live minutea'walk torn Queen-street.— S. Vallo, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland- Btrcet. (jnfin-TWO Shops and Dwelling Houses, X/AOV w ;t n Freehold Allotments, Bituated noxt tho Tormlnus Hotel, Onehunga.—S. Vaile, Housa and Laud Agent, Shortland-street. oor\ CASH, balanco at 10s per week.—Houso *°" of 0 rooms', with Allotment 44 x 100. Prico, £16).— S. Vaile, Uouso and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. nnni;-Noat CoUageot 4 rooms, fitted with K/A4O cupboarde. Oven, Stovo, 2 Tanks; also, now outhouse, 11 x 12, &c, and allotment 33 x 110; 20 minutos from Post Office—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ncri CABH, ba'anco by Weekly Payments of 3J.)\i £i rach.— Pretty Suburban Sea-side Roal denco ot 6 Rooma, with Verandah, Wash-house, Cellar,&c, and Allotment containing nearly one acre. Prico. £(50.— S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. r> (f7K— HOUSE of 5 rooms, dairy. Eheds, ris- X/'J! t U tern> tank. &c, together with nearly 3 acres of volcanic land, fenced, and in grass, garden, Src— 3. Vailo, Housa and Land Agent, Khortliind-streot, Q R g A L J. - - Cnttor Yacht 'FALCON,1 14 j3jSy Tens. Well-found, Nawly Cop- TJfaS\ix pored, and in Fih&t-r»tk Obdkk, <JJ3iP^' —Apply to Contain T. J. Williams, £os*« U. M. Customs, ?JT v it s" a^ X c. MILL, in flr3t-cliss condition, with good water power, lattly occupied by F. Wood as a flour Mill, suitable for Soap and Candlo Workp, Woollen Factory, or Browing; two miles from Whangnroi Township; «asily accessible by a good road.—Apply Stab Ofllco. TjT" O~TI S A L E, FINE FAUM AND GOOD FLAX MILT.. Good Flax Mill, with water-power capable of driving any amount of niachinory, together with fine Farm of 200 acres ot alluvial land unsurpassed in quality, with over 1,000 tons [of very lino Flax, and abundance in tho neighbourhood. rhlß property is nearly all foncod and subdivided, and in culti vation. There is a nlco new houso of 7 rooms, with largo Barn. Garden, and Orchard. It ia only 40 miles distant from Auckland, and has railway communication, with good roads, along with wator carriage for Prcduco to railway station.—Apply to Georgo Frasor, or J. C. AndersoD, No, 6, South British Insurance Buildings. j |J1 \j iv HALE I" In that rising suburb Ponsonty, and else whore :— Gentleman's Resldencas, at from £1000 Villa Residences, at from £350 Cottages, at from £125 ■ ' i-, ■. Farms, largo and small, improved and otherwise Also: Building Allotment in Grace-street, 100 x 125, for £150. Wallace-street, 150 x 400, for £210. Shoohan-stroet, 60 x 100, for £55. Carlton and Park Roads, 40 i per foot. Milford-stieet, 12G x 150, for £110. Wood-streot, 33 XIOO, for £27. Wll liams-Btreot. 33 x 132, for £30. Oxford-Btreet, 33 x 100, with old cottage thoreon, for £125, D. F. KVANS, Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street, Opposite Bank N.Z. 1T&- if L L BKUIMIBS, "^ HAVE NOW LANDING, E- 'Famknotii' and 'Loch Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORMSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c, &c. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, ! Auctioneers, Wino and Spirit Morchanta, Quoen-stroot Kauri Gum Stores, Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores. Albert-Biieet. jßoots ana anoesi T> ii V II E N S X SUMMER SHLVMENT _ OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL BOOTS AND SHOES Hns arrivod and comprisss Fashionablo an Useful Gooda. not previously introduced in this Colony. STEPHEN'S SPECIALITIES. LADIffife'COLOOREDSILKTOP-BUTTONHD BOOTS fit like gloves, and give a charming nnißh to Summer Walking Costumeß. LADIES' POMPArOUR TOP-BUTTOXKD BOOTS arc a new thing. LADIES' GREY-FIGU RED SILK-TOP SHOES have never before been introduced to.Auck land Society: they are not only the height of Fashion, but a pleaeant asd comfortable Shoe for dally nso. In addition to the Novelties are New Goods in Blue and Black Prunella Buttoned Boots, a Hack Cloth Bottoned Boot. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTH TOP BOOTS. GENTLKMAN'3 PATENT LEATHER BOOTS (extra light). SOFT GLOVE KID BOOTS, tor tender feet. The above Shipment enables F. STEPHENS to supply a class of Gooda not obtainable ttny wherS efcol oxcept London or Paris.



Public Notices T\ OG POISONING. £10 REWARD will bo paid to any person who will givo such Information as will lead to tho conviction of tho person or porsons who are poisoning tho dogs in tho neighbourhood. ANDREW KELLY. W. J. KVANS. Waikomltl, November 23rd. THE Largest and encapeat oxock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING in New Zealand, as well as tho Greatest Variety to choose from, is at J. Coigrave and Co.'s, Quae j stroot ni (\ to £1,000 LENT on Building Boclety 3&-LVf principles, or or other torma to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Salo on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for Inveßtmcp' K.(\(^n YARDS DRESS STUFF. kJ\J\J\J 41.-J. Cosg.avo&Co. PONSONBY BAKERY.—Best Bread, 31 per loaf at the shop ; 3Jd delivered.— W. Payne, Collcgo Hill. KEEP YOUK HEAD COOL.—Pith Helmet Hats, from, 3s lid, at Coombes' 92, Queen-street. -| AA PIECES OF GREY CALICO, JLXjyj the flno Mexican make, 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. £- (jftA for Investment, at lowest rates, i V W in sums of £100 and upwards.— Wm. Thorne, Solioitor. rpEAI TEAI TEAI My Now Seasons Teas, at Is 8d por lb., 2s per lb., and 2a 6d per lb., are a great succeßS. Everybody disaatisflod with their present sup plies should certainly give them a trial. A reduction of 2d per lb. on 121b. parcels. F. WHITEHEAD. Tea Dealer and Tobacconist. Victoria-street. Tobacconist, Qneen-Etree*-. PAA LADIES' PARASOLS at la 9d. 0 W —J. Cosgrave and Co. 1 O Ofirfc LADIES' AND JL\J,\J\J\J GIRLS' STRAW lIATS New and the Fashion), Is.—J. Cosgrave and Co T^TEW TWEEDS AJND COATINGS. Just Opened Up," r H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. Nbw Twebds and Coatings ! A Largo Variety of French and German Tweeds. Nkw Twekds and Coatings ! Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. Nkw Twkkds and Coatings I Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians In all shades. Nkw Tw*kds and Coatings ! West of England Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS ! JUST OPENED OUT, AT H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor & Habitmaker, Cppos the South British Insurance Buildings. dIIORTLA-»D-BTRK«T. AUCKLAND. N.B.—A Large Variety in! Fancy VesUngsfor winter I wear. Special Observance: >All work warranted Kami-Made only. PAWNBROKER'S SALE.—Jewellery and Clothing, at Mr Arthur's Mart, on 29th November, at 11 o'clock. For particulars boo " Herald " of 21th and Star of 23th inst. fr f\nC% MEN'S AND BOYS' • 9,\J\_/\J BTRAW HATS (New Shapes), Ib.—J. Cosstravo and Co. 1 C%(\ PIECES FANCY EIBBONS, JL V/ v/ 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave & Co. iy O T I C E. During my absence from Auckland (till about 16th December), Mr Clement Hartley will trans act businoss for mo, and pay all accounts. IT. G. BWINGTON. 1 WK PIECES Cl WHITE CALICO JL f £9 SHIRTING, soft and heavy, nearly 36 inches wide, Id per yard.—J. Cosgravo and Co. WHERE'S? WHO'S WHAT'S?— Questions and Answers.—Q. Where can I learo an order tor a Servant from Hannaford's Auckland Registry, without going to the top of Queen-street?—A. A the Branch Office. Q. Who will receive my Lotters, re-dlret them, and forward to any address?—a. I will. Q. What Central Office can I leave Small Parcels at, with the certainly of their being delivered at any part of the City or Bnburba ?—A. At mine. Q. Who will Bafely Store my Luggage for Is per month I—a. I-will. Q. Where can I readily Sell or Lot Land or Houses?—a. At my Branch Office. Q. Where can I readily Buy or Rent ditto at low rates?—A. At my Branch Office. Q. Who can get me a Loan of Money on good security!—a. I can. Q. Who keeps an Inquiry Book, wherein 1 can continuously register (wherever I might be) Information for Inquiring friends?—A. I do. Q, Who is tho principal public amanuensis In Auckland?—a. lam. Q. Who are you ?-a. T. B. Hannaford. Q. Where s { your Main Ofllco?—A. Upper Queen-street. Q. Where's your Branch ?—a. Darby-street, under Albert Hall.—T. B. Hannafokd, General Agent, Scrivener, and Collector, Ofllco of tho Waita kerei West and Okahu Highway Trustees, Upper Queen and Darby streets, Auckland TyOBEL'S PATENT DYNAMITE. to conteactoks, miners, quarrymen ahd Others. E. PORTER & CO., SOLE AQENTS FOR THB NORTH ISLAND FOR THE ABOVE DYNAMITE, Beg to call attention to tho Reduction in the Prico of Nobel's Boßt, or No. 1, Dynamite, which is now being sold at TWO SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE per lb., with Liberal Discount to tho Trado and Large Buyers. Also, to its great strength, as compared with other explosives. After repeated trials by tho largest contractors in tho Australasian Colonies, tho results prove beyond disputo that " NOBEL'S" DYNAMITE is the Most Powerful and Economical, being fully Fifteen Per Cent, stronger than the Aus tralian-made Dynamite and Llthofracteur. NOB EL'S DYNAMITK is unequalled for the following purposes:— Mining, Quarrying, Blasting (in hard or soft, wet or dry rock), Tunnelling, Breaking up of Wrecks and Sunken Rocks, Splitting Tree Stomps, Boulders, &0., &o. No danger from tamping. Its Safety has been completely demonstrated by the absence of accidents either in transit, in storage, or in any legitimate use. It is insensible to heavy shocks, a per cussion cap being required to develop its Giant Power. Printed instructions for using issued with every package. Necessary Double Tape Fuse and Caps always in stock. Price reduced. Ten Tons of the above Just Landed, ex John Bull. Mr Gorman, the Company's Instructor, is now in Auckland, and on application will give any information regarding this explosive. E. PORTER & CO., HARDWARE MERCHANTS, Auckland,



/ Gazette Notification. i __— TVTOTICE is hereby given that, in pursuance of the provisions of " The Native Lands Aot, 1877," I have caused application to be made to the Native Lands Court to ascertain and dotormlno what interest lias been acquired by or on bohulf of Her Maioaty, In the several blocks o£ land speciQod In the Schedule hereto, and that such applications will be heard at the several times appointed, or to bo appointed, by the Native Lands Court for the Investigation of the name, as Bot forth in the said Schedule. And further, that all land which, on any investigation, ladeolared by any order of the said Court to the property of Her Majesty, will, from the dato of such order, be deemed to be absolutely vested in Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, for suoh estate or interest (if any) af> in the said order is declared ; and any land in respect of which any such application as aforesaid is heard and determined, and which is not declared by any such order to be the property of, or to have been acquired by or on behalf of Hor Majesty, will, from the dato of such order, ccoso to be affected by any notification published under tho provisions of " The Government Native Lands Purchases Act, 1877," which notification In respect of suoh land will caaseand be void, and the said land will bo open for sale to tho public as far as authorised by Acts of tho General Assembly relating to Native Lands, SCHEDULE, M,,.- „„, nrnrir AUK* PLACE AT WHICH Tmi , _„ •tT_.« Twra JNAMK OF ULOCK. A C X X B. COURT WILL SIT. IIMK 0F HEARING. Ilawhltlroa I.GSO Hoklanga At next sitting; of Court Waitaha 3U „ „ Tautehero 693 „ „ Putalpnhi 25.000 Whangaroi Horote, No. 3 1,656 Shortland „ To Polio, No. 3 55 „ „ To Onetai, No. 2 359 „ „ Patetero 219,000 Cambridge 25th January, 1851. TaPapa 46,605 Tanpo ' 29th November, 188. Oruanui 13,418 „ „ OumupaDamaro 705 „ ~ TeMatai 8.580 „ ToHangihangl 141 „ .» „ ToPokuru .. 619 ~ ' ~ TeHuhul 2,358 ~ Tauhura, Middle 11,591 Taharua 13,900 „ Mangatainoko 16.435 „ / „ Paeroa 42.016 Bay of Plenty At next sitting of Court. Rerowhakaitu 83.181 „ Pokohu 60,000 Tuakau 8,815 Tologo Bay „ Mangatokorau 6.056 „ „ Paparoa „ 2,365 „ „ Tauwharoparac 47,980 „ „ Tuakau, No. 2 1785 ~ „ Tuakau, Pirnuau, No. 1 „ .. B^oßo „ „ Taitai 2,150 TeNgaero 1,406 „ Papatipu.. .. 20,612 „ Aorangiwai, No. 1 .. .. •.. 1,850 „ „ Waha o-to-Marangai, No. 1 .. 1,132 Otaki „ Pukohou, No. 1 4,061 „ „ Ngakaroro, No. IA 4,444 „ „ Manawatu, Kukutauaki, No, 2a 12.000 Foxton „ No. 2n .. .. 12.000 •> NO. 20 .. .. 12.00J „ No. 2d .. ~ 12,000 „ „ » No. 2E .. .. 12,000 „ „ Klrikau .. .. 17 BuO Whanganui „ Retaruko 20,585 „ „ ! Mangaotuku .. 61,'i00 Patea „ •Notice given by Native Land) Court in "New Zealand Gazette," dated 6th November, 1880. JOHN BRYCE, Native Minibtib.



Amusements. f^RAND MASQUERADE BALL, \DC To bo held in the ALBERT HALL. ON ST. ANDREW'S NIGHT, Nov. 30,1880. Single Ticket 2a Cd, Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. An Efficient Band and M.C. Provided. A UCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC .ex. CLUB. EIGHTH GRAND ATHLETIC CARNIVAL, To bo hold in the DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND, OH SATURDAY NEXT, this 27th inst. ORDER OF EVENTS. 1-Champion 200-yds. Race 2-Heats of 120-yds. Handicap 3— Half-mile Handicap i— Final 120--xds. Handicap s—Public School Boys' 200-yds. Handicap 6—so yds. pack Race 7—l-milb Handicap B—l2o-yds Hurdle Handicap 9—Siamese Race. 100 yds. 10—One-milk Handicap 11—150-yds. Consolation Handicap. Artillery Band in Attendance. admission-one bhuiling. c. eville r. forder, Hoc. Secretary. Musical. ]V E w M U S I C. rriHE "TTERCULES p ALOP," Dedicated to the Honorable Lady Hercules Robinson, To bo bad at the AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Corner o£ Vulcan Lane. mHE ART OF Me H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for Singing at his private residence in Wakefield-street, or at the Auckland Music Warehouse. During Mr Gooch's residence In London, he had theTionour of being associated, as Piincipal Basa, with Madame Letnraens-Sherrinßton, Madame Kdith Wynne, Mlbs Mary Davies, Madame Antoinette Sterling, Mr Kdward Lloyd, Mr Vbrnon Riuby, and Mr Cutnmlngs, at many Oratorio and Miscellaneous Concerts; and at the Brighton Musical Festival of 1876, was Baaa of the Quartette of Vocalists for Mozart's " Requiem Mbbb " and Arthur Sullivan's " Light of the World,"—Mr Sims Reeves twing the Principal Tenor on that occasion. Siqnok Alberto Randkoger says :—"Mr Gordon Gooch has always proved himself most efficient and thoroughly reliable in all the Concerts he sang at under my direction." Madame Saiktok-Doibt :—" Your rendering of the basso solo musio in my Cantata [St Dorothea] wia extremely offeotlve." Professor Dr. Macfarren :—'' Has apo worfu and unusually-extensive voice; is an excol lent reader at first sight; and, in enunciation ot words, is very good." Mb Waiteb Lacy :—" Elocution, excellent." Mr Lewis Thomas also writes:--"AH the gentlemen in the Ohoir Ithe Temple Churohl and Mr El ward Hopkins [the organist] apeak In the highest terms of your singing." Mr Walter Maofabren :—" Has a remark ably fine bass voice, sings in tone, and is a capital reader." Mb Frank R. Cox:—" Possesses a flue voico, and hail sung iv various ports of England with great success." The original letters from which the above quoted are in Mr Goooh's possession, together with the highest opinions of the London and Provincial Pres3. suohas " The Musical Timoa," "Musical World," "Daily Telegraph," "Era," &c, &c. The Committee of the Royal Academy of Music, under whose signature and seal Mr Gooch is empowered to teooh Singing, includes the following names of world-wide celobrlty :— Sir Julius Benedict, Mr F. B. Cox, Sitrnor Manuel Garcia, Mr Henry Leslie, Mr Walter Maofarren, Signor Alberto Randegger, Mr Brlnley Richards, Monsieur P. Sainton, Dr. SteggaU, and Dr. Macfarren. rtUBLIC and Private Banquets, Garden Par ties, Cricket and Regatta Club Dinners, supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Musio, upon reasonable terms. Mr Goooh having had the direction of musio at come of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a first class programme of Musio being arranged,— thereby relieving themselves from all pre iminary and tedious details. Gazette In Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and ot the Bankruptcy ot Francis Bvohovk Babneh, of Auck land, Clerk, a Debtor. Not'ce is hereby given that at the First Meeting of the Creditors of the said Franois Bygrove Barnes, held this day, in the Supreme Court-houso, at the hour of 11 o'clook in tho forenoon, Thomas Maofiarlano, of Auckland, tn the Provincial District of Auckland, Certificated Aoconntant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee in the estate of the said Francis Bygrove Barnes; and the said Thomas Macffarlane has, in writing, intimated to the Registrar his ac ceptance ot the said office. Datod at Auckland this 21th day of November, 1880. H. WILLIAMSON. Registrar. Robert Browning, Shortland'Street, Auckland, Solicitor for Debtor KERBYTS ROYAIi MAIL LINE OF COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returning every Tuesday, Tharsday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m. Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring street, Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehioteß of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring street. 1W" O T I C B. On and after Monday, the 21st Instant, L Tiorney'a 'Bus will run, at the hours specified between Auckland and the Whan, From Auckland From Whan 11.30 a.m. 8 a.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Saturday si.3o p.m. 8 a.m. Wp.DJf Piffl,



Liost and Found. LOST, in Symbnds or Wakefield streets, lost evening, a Gold Brooch.—Finder will bo rewarded on returning same to 210, Queen street. ' -|7^ SHILLINGS Reward.—Lost, a Ked JL" Leather Pursa with elaßtio band, con taining four sovereigns.—Finder pleaae return to this office ■JIOUND, a Buggy Seat.—Apply James JD Brady, Otahuhu. Boara ana Kesidence. A GENTLEMAN can be accommodated with Board and Lodging, in a new house, where there are no other boarders, only two In family; Termg, 17s 63.—For address apply Star Office. BELLE VUE BOARDING HOOSF, Emily Place, opposite St. Paul's: Comfor table Apartments; splendid view of Harbonr. GO V IS H IN V JK BKO W A JS iIOTISL HOBSON-STBBET Board and Lodßinß. 20a per week (ainsle room) _2fia Meetings. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ABSO CIATION. oorner ot Wellesley and Albert streets.—Weekly Evangelistic Sorvica Thia (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30. AU are invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited, aha Rev. Charles Melville Pym will give tho ad dress. THE next trip of the Fishing Association takes place on Saturday, 27th lnst., at 1,15 p,m. sharp* "X>ATRIOT'S JOURNAL." BAs it has been found impossible to set runners r this paper, it is deemed advisable to Call a Meeting, at the Lyceum, Uobeon street, of those citizens who take an interest in free and Inde pendent journalism. Any persons not able to attend will oblige by sending their names and Sromise of support to the publishing nffloe, [obaon-strcet, opposite St. Matthew's fihnroh. N.B.—Door open at 8 o'clock on FKIDAY fivonini? next auctions. TO-MORROW. CARBINES & LUSHER WILL sell by auction, at their Central Auction Mart, at 12 o'clock, Poultry—FowU, Canaries and Cages PKODDOE-Oaia, Maize. Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Pollard, Salt Butter. Cheese, Hams ana Bacon, New and Old Potatoes, Salt, Beans, Peanuts, Haricot Beans. Furniture Department—Horse Hair, Green and Striped Suites, Dining and Hooking Chairs. Bedsteads, Tables, Mattrae&ee, Couches, eta, etc. CARBINES & LUSHEK, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. FOB sale, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'olock, Two-year-old, Heavy Draught, Entire Colt by Piinoe Arthur, and out ola Prize Mare. HUNTER & NOLAN. TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. A RT H U R~S MART. POULTRY, &0.. AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M.—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, a lot ot Good Spanish Fowls, Peacock and Hen, Pigeons, Canaries, Small Pigs PRODUCE, &c. AT 1 O'CLOCK P.M.-* Cases Canterbury Bacon, in cloth, i Oases Can terburyiCheeae, SO Auckland. Cheese, New and Old Potatoes, Vegetables, Bacon, and Hams, Butter, Lard, Beef, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheat, Oats. Maize, Oatmeal, Pea nuts, 200 Kits of Coast Maiza KRUIT.-Gooseberrie9, Plums . GROCERIES, &o Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rice Cornflour, Starob, Bine, Soap, O. Pegs, Blacking, Vestas, Lollies, Blsonita,, White Lead, Paint, Haw and Boiled Oil, &c. ON SALE PRIVATELY. (Furniture Department), An American Organ (new), Harmonium, Pianos, New and Second-hand Household Furniture and Effects, American Stores, Bowing Machino, Mangle, tec. PROPERTY.-City and Suburbs. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, NOON. NEWTON, At the late Sash and Door Factory. mO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, on Satur- JL day next, at 12 o'clock noon, at the pre mises lately occupied by tho Sash and Door Factory, A LOT OF BUILDING MATERIAL: Timber, Doors, Sashes Corrugated Iron, Jacks, Winch, Dray Sco., &c, &c. In lots to suit purchaser?. ' R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. to-morrow. At sibbTn's mart, AT 11 O'CLOCK, - . f. 1 cases Canterbury Bacon, in cloth 6 oases Best 'Frisco Hams 1 case Lard, in bladders Potatoes, Flour, Maize, Oats, Fowl Wheat Barley Dust, Oatmeal, Sharps Bran, Batter, Cheese, Biscuits Groceries, Tea, Sugar, Tobacco, Rico Candles, Soap, Keroslne, Dried Apples Raisins, Jams, Lobstors. Mrmon Matches, Mustard, Lotnon Peel Painkiller, Currants, Whiting, &c. TO-MORROW. THE subscriber has received instructions to sell by auction, at the Graving Dock, on Friday, 26th instant, at 12 o'olook, about 1 ton OLD MUNTZ METAL and NAILS, little used. GEORGE SIBBIN, AuoUoneer." TO-MORROW. -- PRODUCE, FCRNITURE, GRO CERIES, ETC. W. DO WD E N WILL sell by auction at the Exchange Mart, nt 11 o'clock, New Potatoes Bacon and Cheese Maize, Oats Bran, Flour ' Oatmeal, Rice, Currants Toa in boxes and holf-ohests Sugar, Salmon, Lobster Lard, Soap, Stoves Boots, Blacking - Tont, Chairs, Tables Chest Drawers. '•>"■ ■" ': ■ .< &0" f, &0-' ; &0- ; ! ■ THURBDAY, DECEMBER 9. DURHAM YARD 8. WOOL SALE. rfilJE Second Wool Sals of the Season X will be held on Thursday, December 9th, at 2 o'olook. Intending Vendors will please Bead Wool for Catalogue not later than Monday, Deoember 6th. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29. Under Distraint for Bent. TO BLACKSMITHS AND OTHERS. Q. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell by public auction, on Monday, November 29, at 11 o'clock, on the premises (Walter MoCaul's, jun.), Victoria Lane, off Durhani- BH-eet, . — - . , -;■ HKLLOWS, SHOEB, HAMMERS. '■'~! &0., &c, See. ■ Terms Cash. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30- TO THE BOOT AND SHOE TRADE AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT AND ATTRACTIVE SALE OP SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, COMPRISING Ladies' Kid, Mock Kid, Levants, Elastic Sides; Ladies' Kid and Patent Shoes, Girls' and Maids' liem Shoes, Kid Boots (all sizes), Cashmere Boots; Gents' Kid Boots and Shoes; Children's Goods (as sorted), &c, &c, &c. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS been favoured with instructions to sell, at his Mart, on the above date, at l\ o'clock, 5Q TRUNKS Off ABOVJB GOODS* _____ : ■ ■ Terms at Sale* 1 (o^itfwi^ 9tt fipurtii^r 1