BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

The ordinary meeting of ttao Board of Go vernors of the Grammar, School was, held this morning, there being present: Sir. G. O'Rorke (Chairman), Col. Haultain, Rev. C. M. Nelson, and Messrs G. M. Clark JMayor), T.. Peacock, J, M. Dargaville, and F. D.Fenton. Grading of Masters.—The following communication from the acting Head master was submitted:—Auckland College and Grammar' School, September 23,1881. J. James, Esq., Secretary, Board of Governors. Sir,—l have tke honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of date 21at inst, enclosing a copy of the rc -1 port of the sub-Committee appointed to arrange terms of agreement with the masters, and requesting me to submit the same to the masters generally and to re port as to iheir assent to the several propositions specified therein. I have there fore the honour to report, first, that the masters agree to paragraphs numbered 1j.3, 5, 6. 7. ./Secondly, that, with refer enco to paragraph 2, the masters, beg. to ptate that the appointment of masters who are engaged in day-work, to undertake evening.-duty also, is foreign .to English Public School usage, and they therefore suggest that special provision should be made for evening work. And thirdly, with regard to paragraph 4, the masters have this day handed to me the accompanying le.tter, which I have the honour to forward to the Board for their consideration.—l have, &c, John F. Slojian, Acting Head master—[Enclosure] Auckland College and Grammar School, September 22nd, 1881.— The Chairman, Board of Governors, Sir, — Our attention has been this day called by the Acting Headmaster to an important series of resolutions passed at a recent meeting or. the Board, and our assent thereto has been asked. Of these resolutions, the one dealing with the question of grading the various members ot the stafi, appears to us ao momentous as to require from us more than a mere formal expression of opinion. We, there fore, venture to draw the attention of the Board , to. certain points of professional interest to us as masters, which they, its governors, may possibly have overlooked. In the first place, we take serious exception to the principle which has apparently guided the Board in the process of grada tion. We feel that our status as teachers ought not to be defined by the accidental salaries which we may happen to be receiving. Some of us can point to University distinctions and to long years of successful professional experience, both iv England and her dependencies, yet it would appear that these have alike been disregarded or overlooked in the scheme to which our assent has been asked. In the next place, we cannot but 'feel that this division by grades may poasibly have an injurious effect on oar professional standing—nay, it is probable that mischief has even now been done, inasmuch as the details of the plan have already gone forth to the public, in the STAR report of the Governors' meeting on Tuesday the 20th inst. We may perhaps be permitted to observe that our united experience is unable to quote a single instance of a school in which the masters are graded on a plan analo gous, to that proposed by the Board, lastly, we fear that invidious comparisons may arise from the introduction of the grade principle, and the peace and harmony of our Work suffer therefrom. In venturing thus to criticise freely the scheme which hua been submitted for our consideration; we beg to assure the Governors that we are actuated by none dther than feelings of loyalty to our school.—We have, &c, — John Anderson, 8.A., Glasgow Univer sity, and N.Z. University ; E. H. Gulliver, M-. A., late Foundation Scholar of Pembroke College, Cambridge; Wilson E. W; Morrison; 8.A., late Exhibitioner of Queen's College, Oxford; J. H. Tompson, F.C.S., F.G.S., University College, University of London; W. Tomlinson, F.R.A.S., Trinity College, Dublin, and N.Z. University; C. A. Robertson, Trained Teacher, Chelsea Training College; W. H. Nicholls, "Wad ham College, Oxford. Mr Peacock said that the answer of the masters was quite in accord with what he had previously said in opposition to the proposed grading of masters, and, therefore, he felt disposed to accede to their wishes in that respect. He also considered that the receipt of this letter strengthened his former position that these arrangements should be deferred until the Headmaster had had an opportunity of pronouncing his opinion. —Mr Dargaville thought the masters had placed their case very fairly and very moderately before the Board, and he was inclined to admit the force of their representations. In his opinion, tbe teachers should simply be described as head-master, masters and assistant-masters. With respect to special provision being made for evening work, he would support the recommendation of the Committee, for he thought it was one which the Governors ought to maintain.—Colonel Haultain felt disposed to yield in this matter to the desires of the masters,—The Rev, C. M. Nelson expressed a similar opinion.—The Chairman coincided in Mr .Peacock's opinion that the arrangement should not be fixed until the Governors bad had an opportunity of consulting with the Head-master on the subject — After some further discussion of a desultory character, Col.' Haoltain moved, and it was seconded, " The Board having considered the objections raised by the Masters to the system of gradation, are willing to relinquish the term and to desig nate the masters as assistant mas teis of the Upper or Lower Schools respectively." —Mr Peacock moved as an amendment and it was seconded— "That all the words after 'term' be omit ted," his object being to leave the point un settled until arrival of the new Headmas ter. The resolution however was carried. EVENING Classes.-The representation of the Masters upon the subject of evening classes then came up for consideration.—ln this connection, a letter was read from Mr Robertson (junior master), pointing out that the proposal to place all the evening ■classes under the direction of one master, meant to him a reduction of salary, which he could ill-afford to put np with, and suggesting, therefore, that be should be allowed to continue his charge of the arithmetic class, and to undertake the duty of imparting instruction in elementary English subjects, npon the basis of receiv ing the feeß.—Mr Fenton proposed, " That the practice of English public schools with reference to evening schools can not tbe qnoted as a precedent for the guidance of the Board, as the Board are required by the terms of their constitution deed to keep the school open "during even ings, and it cannot regard tbe evening j classes as a distinct undertaking requiring i any special provision, but simply part of j the ordinary work of the school." He'con sidered that if any of the masters were insufficiently remunerated, their claims to a permanent increase might be considered instead of their salaries being made up by sums for what was evidently considered as extra work. The tuition of the pupils of the evening classes should not be looked upon as outside the required duties of the masters, but as part of them.—The motion was seconded and carried. Mr Gulliver's Rbply.—A letter was received from the Kov. Mr Gulliver, agree ing to the Board's request that he should continue to teach at the Grammar School until the end of the year. The Committee's Report. —Mr Peacock suggested that, ag there was now a full attendance of 'the Board, the Com mittee's report upon the terms of arrange ment to be made with the masters shook) be reconsidered.—The suggestion was favour, ably received, and upon the gentle man's proposition it was resolved to take the clauses seriatim.— Mr Peacock then took exception to the pro position that the evening classes Bhould be placed under the charge of one master, who, in consideration of this work, should not be expected to give full time at the day school. He contended that the day school would necessarily suffer from the absence of any master for a portion of the day, and inter ■ fere with the present arrangements. He proposed —" That seeing it is undesirable for the classes to be left with out teachers in the day-time, the suggestion of the Committee that a special master out- Bide of the present staff should be obtained for the instruction of the evening classes be adopted."—A discussion ensued in tbe -course of which it was pointed out that the Committee's report had been 'received and adopted at a meeting at which there was not a quorum of members present.— In order to make the proceedings regular, it Was resolved to defer the consideration of the. report till the next meeting, Mr Fenton meanwhile giving notice that he will move —" That the proceedings of certain Gover nors, as entered on the minutes of the 21st day of Sept., be sanctioned by the Board, ;': and adopted as part of its proceedings."— * Mr Peacock gave notice of the following motion:—"That the question of taking teachers from their work in the Grammar School during the day to give a portion of their time to the evening classes, be recon sidered, with special reference to the efficiencyof the day school."—MrDargaville also notified his intention of moving " That " ;?9 ttlles be so amended as to reduce to ■. : ! wree the number of members constituting a quorum of the Board."

Mr Hhsketh's Resignation.—Mr E. Ileskcth forwarded his resignation as a member of the Board, accompanied by the following letter to the Secretary :—" Sir, — Since the action of the Board in the Macrae difficulty, I have struggled .to retain my seat- at the table of the Governors, and hence my absence from all meetings since that event took place. Consistently to my. self I find I cannot retain my seat with honour and credit to those who placed me in it, and I therefore tender to the Board my resignation, which I now enclose,— Yours obedicntly,EDWlN Hksketh. Sept. 20, 1881."—The consideration of the vacancy was deterred till the next meeting. Examiners.—Col. Haultain, the Roy. C. M. Nelson, and Mr Fenton were ap pointed a Committee to make arrangements for suitable examiners for the Grammar School to conduct the next examination.

Lease of Property.— A report was received from Mr Allright upon tbe leasing of the Board's property.—lt was agreed, after some discussion, to lease the New North Road and Remuera-allotments for a term of two years, the conditions of the leases being referred to the Property Com mittee with power to act,—lt was also resolved that the houses on allotments Nos. 9, 4, 5 should be fully repaired, and_ that Mr Allright should be instructed to invite tenders ; that tenders should be invited for allotment No. 21, and that allotment No. 33 be let for two years ; and that Mr All right be requested to make further enquiries with regard to the repairs required to Bach's house.—Some accounts having passed, and assignments of lease signed, the Board adjourned till this day fortnight.

CHORAL HALL.—AMATEUR THEATRICALS.

The three-act comedy of " Caste, " frcm the pen of Thomas Robertson, author of " Society " and other characteristic come* dies, was represented last evening by a number of lady and gentlemen amateurs of the city. The venture was in favour of the Onehuhga Ladies' Benevolent So ciety and the Domain Cricket Ground, and the very general response to the advertise ment was enthusiastic and satisfactory. The actors displayed a thorough know ledge of thoir several parts, thereby giving pleasure to listeners, without moving fcel inga ot anxiety that some imperfect repre sentative might break down. The charac ters throughout were creditably sustaiucd, The characters stood thus:—Hon. Geo. d'Alroy,MrFrea.Earl;Hautree,MrT. Hen derson, junior; Kccles.Mr W.W.Robinson j Sam, Mr C. J. D. fiobertson ; Dixcn, Mr Coupland: The Marquise de St. Maur, Mrs Daveney; Polly, Miss Brewer; and Esther, Mrs Carte. The story of Caste is simple in detail, with a series of incidents of no great value, but still sufficient for a comedy. But, an in most of these light effusions, the success depends mainly upon the capabilities of the actors, and the life and vivacity thrown into their parts. The first scene of " Caste " represents the period of Courtship, and opens with a con versation between d'Alroy and Captain Hawtree. Mr Earl, Jie honorable son of an aristocratic mother, was the beau'ideal of a free, loving young gentleman, who does not pay so much attention to " caste" as to the enchanting and lively daughter of old Eccles, a working man, who, with a short pipe in his mouth, and always in a half drunken state, sticks up for the rights of a working man, but who takes good care to let others talk While he drinks and smokes. There was some really good acting in this scene, Mr Robinson being especially sucessful in exciting the risible facul ties of the audience. Mr Henderson's assumed character was of the Dun dreary type, and fairly exhibited with its somewhat feminine qualities, rich simplicity, and want of manliness. The courting scene between Sam Gerridge (Mr Robertson) and Polly Eccles (Miss Brewer) was exquisite and eminently attractive. Both actors were fitted as if by nature for pairing in due season. This pleasant by picture wa3 as real as some of the happiest figures of Dickens. The Marquise was another portrait of ope of those fussy human beings to be found in the West End circles of London life, and admirably suatained_ by Mrs Daveney, who was greeted with just applause. Mr Coupland aa Dixon, the foot man, for his capital make-up, possessing a serious consciousness ot the duties of a man privileged to supply the wine to the guests. The la9t part of the comedy brings things to a satisfactory conclusion with a cradle and baby, which fills the heart of d'Alroy (Mr Earl) with joy un speakable ; he takes it from the cradle, nurses it in a manner made easy by custom, fondles and caresses, to the intense enjoy ment of the audience. The comedy was laughable, pretty, piquant, and funny, and the representatives considered that, even bad the attempt proved a failure, '"Tis better to have tried and failed, than never to have tried at all." We may add that the scenery and decorative effects were all that could be desired. The orchestra was not a success.

A STRANGE CASE.

The Melbourne "Australasian" reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of an undertaker named Benjamin T. Stevens, carrying on business in Hoddlea street, for having neglected to forward the necessary certificates of burial to the deputy registrar. Mr Wm. Davies, the deputy, registrar at Collingwood, not being able to complete his quarterly return, reported the matter to the Crown Law officers, and instructions were issued cautioning Stevens, and directing the returns to be immedi ately made. The cases in question were Alexander Panton Macay, Andrew Nelson, and Peter Boss, children, who were regis tered as having died on the 26th, 19th, and 20th May last, respectively, but the regis tration of whose burial bad not been received up to the end of August. No notice was taken of the caution, and as the irregularities continued, summonses were issued against S;e»eus. It then tran spired tbat Macay's body had been buritd on the 27th of May, and that Nelson and Ross had not been interred until the 25-h of August, or nearly 14 weeks after death. The two latter bodies were not buried till after the issue of the summonses, and on the facts' coming to the knowledge of the police, an inquiry was set on foot to ascer tain how the bodies had been disposed of during the lengthy interval. Tbe children Nelson and Ross died on the 19th and 20th May, and were handed over to Stevens on the following day for burial, the fees paid in each instance amounting only to about £1. Nelson was buried in the public portion of the cemetery on August 25th, and a fee of 10s,paid by the undertaker, but Ross was buried on the same date and in the same grave on a pauper's certificate, signed by Mr J. Eade, J.P., of Collingwood. Nothing could be ascertained as to what had become of the bodies during the interval between the death and burial, and as the police had no check on the actions of the undertaker, the parents not having attended the funeral, it was thought advisable to have the coffins disinterred to see whether thoy really contained the bodies. The order was accordingly issued by Dr. Dobson, the Solicitor-General, and placed in the hands of the Melbourne police for execution. The process of disinterment took place in the northern extremity of the Melbourne General Cemetery, where the public burials are made, at half-past nine o'clock on Thursday morning last, in the presence of Mr Inspector Drought, Senior-constable O'Meara, chief sexton Purvis, and tour gravediggers. A few feet of earth were quickly removed, discovering two adult and two children's coffins, upon the lids of the two latter of which was inscribed, in small black letters, " Andrew Nelson" and. "Peter Ross." The lids were securely fastened, and on bein? forced open the coffins were found to contain the bodies ot the children. They were in a wonderful state of preservation. This occasioned some suspicion, and it was thought that the original bodies had been used for dissection in the surgery, and others substituted at the last moment to avoid discovery, but there was no evidence in support of this. On the breast of one of the bodies was found a small bnnch of flowers, much decayed, which had been placed there by the mother of the child before the coffin was removed from tbe house by the undertaker. The police having satisfied themselves, the coffins were closed up and returned to the grave. .-, . l The only explanation which has as yet been given by Stevens is to the effect that he placed the coffins in his stable when he took them from the parents' houses, and quite forgot to bury them until called upon to produce the certificates.

Complete and utter failure will Inevitably attend all attempts to rival Udolpho Wolfe s Schiedam Aromatic Sohnappa. The secret agencies of this marvellous preparation are in the hands of the proprietors and surel/ they entertain no idea of giving to the world a know ledge which baa made them masters of tha CTeatest tonio, unti-dyspaptio stlmutent. ffterative, and restorative Mown to medical history,

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM 008 OWN CORRESPONDENT.

COROMANDEL, this day,

TOKATBA.-Last night, in breaking down the reef, more gold was obtained, and a good show left in the face. Stanley.—The manager reports 201bs. picked stone yesterday. The Nkssidk have broken out some good specimens. , " , T At tbe Warden's Court to-day the Har bour View holding was bought by Mr Woolams, for £150.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. ACCIDENT TO THE STORMBIRD. The steamer Stormbird, which left Wel lington for Wanganui last night, returned at midnight, having broken a piston rod of one of her engines. ■ I PIRATES OF PENZANCE. , Gary's company, opened last night in the '.'Pirates of Penzance," and was a great success. ELECTOR kh. Messrs Wm. Hutchinson, R. E. W. Young, and Geo. Fisher are candidates for the Mayoralty. CHRISTCaURCH, this day. A meeting of the men on strike on the railway was held yesterday. Seventy wore present, and all were very firm in their in tention to hold out. A committee of management was appointed. A deputa tion waited on Messrs Andrews and Seddon, M.rJ.R.'f, who promised to assist thnm. The Sydenham Borough Council passed a resolution last night to bring the whole mat ter of the railway strike before tbe head of the railway department, or if necessary the Minister of Public Works. The City Coun cil declined to see a deputation from the strikers. RETIREMENT OF MR STEVENS. Mr E. C. fl. Stevens will not present him r self for re-election, Private business is the reason alleged. Mills for dressing flax fibre to be used in paper-making have been opened at Amberg ley.

DUNEDIN, this day. THE CLAYTON INSOLVENCY.

Mr Clayton's order of discbarge hasbeen suspended for eighteen months. The judge refused the order tor prosecution for frau dulent insolvency, bu; said the debtor's conduct was auspicious, and even had the creditors recommended the discharge, he would have refused to grant it in the face of tbe debtor's own statement.

THE TROUBLE ON THE PLAINS.

(B? TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT)

NORMANBY, this day. i deprecate the idea of a war. Depend Upon it, there will be a continued agitation for enquiry. Until some measure is proposed like Sir George Grey's, for justice to all, no end will be arrived at. Te Whiti's dims are the greatest happiness of the greatest number.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.}

Hundreds of the Constablary Engaged.

WELLINGTON, this day. THE Government are accepting nearly all recruits of a suitable class for the A.C. There were nearly 300 applicants in Christchurch, of whom some 200 will be accepted and brought up by the Hinemoa. Evident anxiety prevails as to the situatien of native affairs. The depar. ture of Messrs Hall and Dick is postponed.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

The Hinemoa anchored iv the roadstead this morning from the Manukau. She brings arms and ammunition.

Titokowaru and his people, numbering about two hundred in all, left their settle ment at Mawhitinokiti and proceeded to Parihaka. They carried with them all their chattels. They burned down some of their whares before leaving. They are well sup. plied with axe?, fern hooks, &c, having purchased a considerable number of these implements lately. The natives at Parihaka hsive warned the Constabulary that they intend shortly to proceed to the Waimate plains for the purposo of molesting 'the settlers there. They intend to coramence.ploughing there,

HAWERA, this day. ENROLMENT OF SETTLERS.

Crowded public meetings have been held at Manaia and Hawera to enrol volunteer corps iv case of a disturbance. 63 were en rolled in Hawera as infantry, 30 mounted rifles, and 38 foot rifles were enrolled at Manaia. Last night at Manaia Major Stapp was present, and the meeting received him heartily, and snowed great confidence in him as the officer commanding the dis trict. A number of other volunteers had expressed an intention of joining who were not present at the meeting at Manaia. It is expected that at least fifty mounted, and probably one hundred infantry, will join on the plains. A number are waiting to see whether Te Whiti really means righting, as the new settlers are too busy to spare time for soldiering except at serious inconvenience and loss.

A few|settlers have removed their wives and families into the township of Manaia andj elsewhere. Tbe place is full of rumours.

A CALEFORNIA GIRL CANES A BRITISH OFFICER.

NEW York, August 26.—The " World " says : -Several weeks ago there arrived in JNevr Yorlc from England a man about 33 years of age, who had with him among other letters of introduction one from Grace Greenwood to President Garficld. He was welcomed by a number of prominent .citizens, to whom he aunounced that he was Captain James G. Buraleni of the British army ; and in describing the violent scenes in which he had participated, he graphically portrayed the manner in which the French Prince Imperial died in his arms, Whether it was on this hitherto much-misunderstood occasion or not seems to be doubtiul, but in some contest the Captain lost a leg, which he has supplied with an artificial one. Captain Barslem was introduced into the Union Club, and soon became popular among the members. About three weeks ago he went to West Point, and soon became known to the people who make their summer home at Cozzen's Hotel. He was unable to dance on account of the loss of his lejj, but in con versation and at card parties he made him self very agreeable. AN ALLEGED IHSULT. A few days ago a young woman guest at a West Point hotel, Miss Ida Scooly, who lives in San Francisco, complained that in the course of an otherwise pleasant con versation Captain Burslem had called her a Jiar, and she was advised to say nothing further about it. The matter was then passed over and was forgotten by all except the young woman and Captain Burslem and their friends. On Wednesday evening the young lady attended the cadet's hop, and oa her return to the hotel, while mounting <he steps to the piazza, she was confronted by Captain Burslem. There were a number of men and women present, and such eye-witnesses a3 are willing to talk on the subject unite in the statement that the Captain stared at the young woman, and, throwing back his head disdainfully, blew a puff of cigarette smoke at her head. The young woman asked : " Is there not a gentlemen here who will protect me from the attack of this ruffian 1" Mb one stirred. The Captain laughed, and again puffed smoke toward her. "Is there not a man present who will interfere to save me from these insults?!" she again demanded. There was no response. A LIVELY FEMALE. Without further appeal the young lady struck the Captain fairly in the face, and as he raised his cane to defend himself she seized it, and with several well-directed blows broke the cane over his head and knocked him down. The waiters sprang to assist the Captain, and he was raised and carried into the house. A cut over his eye was the chief apparent damage, and after dressing the wound with an oyster he retired to his room. The young woman and her mother left the house yes terday end came to this city, where they took roems at the New York Hotel. Last evening a reporter called upon the young woman, who deprecated any publica tion of her adventure, and warmly con tended that she was justified m what she was compelled to do. She declined to detail the circumstances lending up to the

attack, but indicated that she was provoked beyond endurance. • Inquiry at the British Consul's office and an investigation of the army register fail to trace Captain Jamus G, Burslem.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

September 27. Bank of N.Z.-Sellers, £21 Ss National Bank—Bayers, 78b Colonial Bank—4Bb 6d, ids N.Z. Insurance—Sellers, 85s S.B. Insurance—Sellers. 61s Standard Insurance—los; buyers, 16s Colonial Insurance—l3s 10d, Us; buyers, 13s Gd Auckland Gae-£9lss; sellers, £10 Thames Gas—Sellers, 28s Cd N.Z. Loan and Morcantilo-56 ss; sailors, £5 5s Accident Asßuranco—Sellers, Is Kempthorno & Co.—Sellers, 2is 3d Taupiri Coal—Buyers,.los Moanataiarl—Sellers, 20s AlburnlaGiM. Co;— Sellers, 23s 3d Caledonian—Sellers, fla Cd Nortb, Devon-Buyers, 13s Cd; sellers, lis Tokatea—Buyerß, 16b ; sellers, 17s (Juoen of Beauty—Sellers, 5s Blaokmore's—Sellers, 203 6d Union—6s to 6s 6d; buyers, 5s Gd; sellers, 6s 6d Homo Rule—Buyers, 12b 6d j6BBPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

THE AtCKlLifti) EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 37.



Latest Novelty, — Iron Bedsteads with Nickel-plated Mountings, much handsomer than the brass, and free from the rißk of tarnishing. These Buperlor-olassßedßtoads were first shown in Australia at the Melbourne Exhibition, and Messrs Garliok and Cranwoll, who are always to the fore in obtaining the latest improvements, at onoo sent for a supply, which have arrived in tbe Hormione, and are now on view at the City Hall Arcade, both in French and Half-testers. They have also just received a fresh shipment of white and Black Sheepskin Hearth Rugs and Mats, Stair Carpets, Tapestry and Brussel Carpets, Folding Iron Chair Beds, various sizes oheap Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, &o. A fresh lot ot Patent Spring Blind-rollers, new patterns in Linoleum, and some second-quality Linoleum they can sell at same price as Oil-oioth. All kindscf Household Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, &c. kept in stook. Furnish your House from the City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen-street Auokland—Garliok and Cranwoll, Praorietor. - ■ advt.



juost ana .b'ouna. LOaT, part of a Gold Earring set with Emerald on Sunday,26th inst.between the wharf and St Vatrlok's Cathedral.—Finder will bo rewarded on leaving it at this offlco. ■" OST, an Emerald Breast Pin.—Fmdor I i rewarded on applying to Crawford, Cue mist, Novvton. i»IA REWARD.—Lost, by a wlaow, :3&JL" on Saturday afternoon, 21th inst., between Queen-street and Maytown, Epsom, Two Notos of £100 eaoh, and One of £50, of tho Bank of New Zealand. Numbers known and payment stopped.—The above reward will be paid on delivery to tho Manager of the Bank of Now Zealand. £?<T> KEWAKD.—Lost between Port (%//V Charles and Coromandol, an Order (No. 150) on Auokland Timber Co. (Limited) in favour of Samuel Williams for m 17s 2d.—The above reward will be paid on returning the same to Auokland Timber Co. (Limited). REWAKD.- Strayed, from Onehunga, in the direction of Penrose, on Saturday, 24th, a Dark Brown (nearly black) Saddle Horse; no brand; fetlocks clipped.—Finder please com municate with Rev. A. G. Purchas, Pitt-street, Auckland* FOUND, in Queen-street, a lady's fur collarette. Owner please appb this office. Tenders. ■XTEVV ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KUKUNUI BLUFF AND BRANCHES EAILWAY; SLEEPKR CONTRACT. Written Tenders will be recolved at this office until noon of TUESDAY. 25th October. 1881, for tho above Contract. They are to be marked outside, "Tendor for Bloeper Contraot;" and addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Publio Works, Dunedin. Telegraphio 'rondel's, simi larly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Offlco by noon of the sum) date, provided that written tenders are lodged ut any District or Resident Engineer's Offlco by the same hour. Specifications and general conditions may be Been at this ofnee, and at the Publio Works Offices at Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Grey mouth, Cbriatohurch, Dunedin, Invorcargill, and at tho POBt-offloe, Havolock. >" The lowest or any tendor not nocoesarlly ac cepted. By command. (Signed) Wi N. BLAIR Engineer-ln-Chargo, N.I. Publio Works Office, Dunedin, September IG, 1881. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND ±X. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. REPAIRS OF PREMISES. Tenders will be received by the undorefgnod up to MONDAY, October 17, for Repairing a number of Houses in Parnell. Specifications can be Been, and forms of tender obtained, at the offlco of Mr Allright, ooraer of Q'Connoll-atreet and Shortland-stroet. JOHN JAMES, Secretary. mo MAST, BLOCK, AND TACKLE X MAKERS, Tenders required by Mr J. C, Firth for two Hay-derrioks with Tackle and Nots complete. Pattern shown on application to Thornton, Smith, & irirtb, to whom tenders must be addressed not later than SATURDAY, Oct. Ist. LEASE OF ALLOTMENTS AT HELENSVILLE. Written Tenders will bo received until noon of FRIDAY. September 30, 1881, at the District Manager's Office. Auckland. Btation. for Lease of Allotments at Helensville Station for Timber, Coal and Firewood Yards, &c Plan and Speoi flcatitn to be seen at the Stationmaetor's Office, Helensvillo; also, Plan at Auckland Station. A. V. MAODONALD, Distriot Managor. rjl O BUILDERS. TendorH will be reoelved, until noon of WED NESDAY, Ootober 5. for the oreotion and completion of a email Villa In College Road. EDWARD HARTLEY, Arohiteot. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be reoelved, until noon of BATURDAY, Ootober 1, for the Kreotlon and Completion of Buildings for the New Zealand Vineitar Company. ¥ *" *■ EDWARD BARTLBY, . Arohiteot. mO CARPiSN-XERS. Tenders will be received until 4 o'clock on WEDNESDAY next, the 28th instant, for re moving and rebuilding Cottage at Ponßonby. Flans, &0., at my oflice, Qusen-street. HENRY G. WADE, i Archltsot. mo builders. Tenders will bo rooeived till Noon of WED NESDAY. 28ih inst, for the Ereotlon of a Briok store in Fort-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Vulcan Lane. w^ - ft SKINNB , B> Architeot. mo builders. Tenders'!will be received by the undersigned until noon of TUESDAY, October 11th, for tho Erection of Brick Warehouse in Customhouse street. Plans, &c, at my Office, Colonial Bank BnadlDBB( P.HERAPATH, Architect. m o excaVatobs. Tenders will be received until i o'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 28th inßt.. for Excavat ing and Additions to New Catholic Charon, Newton. Plans and specifications may be seen on the gionnd. THOMAS COLttBROOK, Contractor. rrTo builders, Tenders will be reoeived up to noon on BATURDAY, October Ist, tor the erection ot a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at our ofUoes, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON", Architeccs, mo CARPENTERS AND JOINEKS. Tenders will be received until 12 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, the 28th, for building Stables at Ellerslle. Apply at Crescent Chambers, Shortland street. JAMES WRIGLBY, Architect. mo builders. Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, tho 10th October, for the erection of a Three-storied Brick Building in Hobson street. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, • Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of THURBDAY, the 29th instant, for alterations and additions to a Residence on the Grafton Road. ! Plans, &c, at Nos. 8 and 9, South British Chambers. BDMUND BELL, Architect. "DEMUERA ROAD DISTRICT. J[\) Tenders for the supply of Scoria ABh Metal, &0., will be received up to THURSDAY, the 29th inftanr, at noon. Specifications to be seen at Secretary's Office, Newmarket, to whom tenders are to be delivered addressed to the Chairman. J. L. WILSON, Chairman. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until 5 o'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 28th instant, for Alterations and Additions to a Residence at Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at H. P. Gibbons & Co.'s, Grocers, Hobson-Btreet. m O WELLSINKERS Tenders will be received by the undersigned until Noon of SAIURDAY, Ootober 18$, for Sinking a Well, at Devonport, Norh Shore. For particulars, inquire at the New Building, near the residue of Captain 8 0 -^ ONGMOBE>



Wanted. WANTED, a respectable niiddlo-agod Woman to do housework, and: assist with an invalid gentleman: qulot homo: refer «n"°H^onjreQVfWy, b? letter, to ■■ O,'' 3Tab. WAJNTED, good Bushmen and Cook.— Apply G. W. Owon and Co., Queen' stroet, Auckland. WANTED, a Sharp Boy for the trade, —Apply to Hy. Rafton, Basket-maker, Junction Queen and Grey-streets. WJ aNTED, First • class ' Tailoresses; V T constant employment. Also an Im provor.-j. Williams, Victoria street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.-Mrs Yon dor Heyde, Waterloo Quadrant. WANTED, at Onehunga to-morrow morning, half-a-dozen Boys with hoes.— T.WiJlicksOh. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply between 3 and 5 to Mrs Sloman, Graf ton Road; references. ANTED, a first-class. Ktoreman.— Apply in own handwriting to Box 82 Post-offlco. , W~ ANTED, a good Turner and Fitter, also a Furnace Man and Trimmer.— Apply to C. Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works, BoDsor^fltrect : ___^ . ANTED, a Boy to drive Steam-winch. Apply on boardßose Casey, early. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Claromont Hotel. Wakefleld-streot. WANTED, respectable Servant; must be a fair oookandlaundross.—Mrs Ivoy, City Road. , »»rANTED, a Respectable Boy; one V T wishing to loam the trade preferred.— Cartwrifjht and Carthew, Boot Upper Manu facturers. Groy-stroet. WANTED, a Girl about 16 or 17 to milk a oow and assist in housework.— Apply Mrs Fougby, Mount Eden, near Toll gate. WANTED, a General Servant; must be able to milk.—Apply to Mrs Edward Owen, Ponsonby Road. Good references re quired^ WANTED for a small family, Young Person to assist In light household duties, and as companion, in exchange for board, &c— Address Ladygelp, this office. A.NTED KNOWN — Dampier will " give 6 of the Boys' or Mens' 9d French Peak Caps for nothing to tho first person who does not think thorn a Wonderful Bargain. ANTED, a smart Lad to carry parcels, J. Smith, Draper, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant for the country,—Apply at MoDermott's Empire Hotel. WANTED, two or three good Useful Carpenters for the Country.—Auokland Timber Company (Limited), Custom-house street. W "ANTED, a few Pupils to join a Latin, Greek and Hebrow Class; Terms moderate.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, Bustnucn.— Apply to Mr William Rhodes, Auokland Timber Company's Works, Cuatom-house-street West. ANTED, a Man and Boy to Milk.— Apply to W. J. Conelly, Three Kings, Epsom. ANTED—The Fashionable Carmelite Button, 3d the dozen; Frilling, 2Jd; Table Oilcloth, 1/; Large Counterpanes. 4/11 Bloaohed Sheeting, 1/3. Soiling Off at Dampler'B. W"ANrEDTa respectable Boy.—Apply Rayner, Bntsher, Victoria-street. ANTED, an elderly Mingle woman as Housekeeper to a single gentleman with two sons.—Apply by letter to WR, Stab office. ____. - WANTED, a single Man. to work on a farm—Apply at this office on Wednes day morning, at 8 o'olook. ANTED, Tenders up till fi o'clock on Wednosday for Building Chimneys.— Apply on tho job, behind the Remnera Hall. ANTED, Good Cook and Laundress ; also Girl to assist In housework.—Apply Mrs Ruck, Parnell^during forenoon. ANTED~KNOWN^fients' Block Bows, 2(1; Ladies' Grand 2/0 Silk Scarves, 1/; Gontff Underßhirrs, 1/i; Working Shirts, 1/ Soiling Off at Dampier's. WANTKD, Board and Residence in prlrato family by young gentleman Apply, stating terms to "Formal," Star Office \\T ANTED, Improvers and Assistants TV to tho Dressmaking.—Mrs Landford, ParneUj^near St. Mary'a Church. W~Kii TED, a usefufSecond.hand Piario for beginners. The advertiser will call and inspeot the same on leaving address.— Wobb's Music aaloon, Wellcsley-streot. WANTED to Sell, a Small Harmonium, by Alexandra, price £8; also, New and Second-hand Pianoj and Harmoniums let on hlro on the new sy&tkm—tho hire to go towards tho purchase of the instrument, or for any other.—Webb's Mnaio Saloon, Welloaley-atreet. WANTED, by a trustworthy'niiddfe aged person, a Situation as Working Housekeeper,—Address K.L., Poat-offlce, Auck land. Til/" ANTED.Dairy-fed Pork.—G. Hulme, H Bntchor, Queen-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN—Extra-size Good Quality Corsets are being sold at below cost prlco at Madame Bottenelli'a. WANTED, two Koomii, one with lire place, in Grey-street or vicinity.—Apply to Miss Lock wood, foot of Grey-Btreet. ANTED, a Good Cook and Laundress for small family. References required. —Apply to Mrs Chamberlin, Kdon Crescent. ANTED KNOWN-Men's Regatta Shirts, 2/3; White Shirts, 4/; Girls Merino Frocks, 2/6; Wool Squares, 4d. Selling Off at Dampier'B. WANTED, Purchasers ot Grains.— Apply Captain Cook Brewery. WANTED KNO\Y JN — Ladies Drawers, 1/4: Shirting, 3d tho yd,- New Zealand Flannel, lOd; Boya' Black Felt Hate, 1/10. Selling off at Dampier's. WANTED, two Unfurnished Rooms, or upper part of shop.—Address, stating terms, Box 119, Poat-offloe. WANTKU KNOWN-Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Dress Pieces. Lustres, Stook- Ings, Gloves, Corsets, Fanoy Goods. Cheapest House in Town.—G. Carter, Vlotoria-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN—Special Advan tages to Persons about to Build.— Auokland Timber Co. (Limited). G. Holdship, Manager. WANTED to Charter, a Vessel of 40 or 60 tons, by the month,—Apply XT, Star office. WANTED, Buyers of Millinery, Rib bons, Trimmings. &0., to know that they can get Goods at Less than Cost Prlco during This Week at Madame Bottenelll'B. WANTED KNOWN, tnat you can Dress well for a small weekly payment by golngfjto Muuro and Milligan. bee advertise mont on tront page. __ WANTED, immediately, Tenders for Ploughing and Harrowing a Paddock at Mount Albert, at per acre or per day.— Address J. R. Randerson, Insnranca SulldiDgs. WAN TE D, a Partnership in an Established Business by a thoroughly experienced man. Capital at command, £500. Priccloals only dealt with.—Address 'Bona Fido,' Stab office. ___ \A rANTJSD, LadieH to know that Wil- VV liam Kattray hasjust opened a case of Kid Gloves, and now has 1870 pairs of 2, 4 and 6 buton Josephine Kid Gloves at from Is lid per pair. WANTED KNown—liiycenne aoap, 4Jd the bar; Barry's Tricopherous, 1/2; Puff Boxes with Poff,Sd; 2 and 3 button White Josephine Gloves, 1/6. Selling Off at Dampier'B WANTED, orders tor our ramous Trousers to measure, at 13a 6d; also, tho wondrous 55a suits. Overcoats from 40b. Marvellous value at J. D. Phillips', Oheap Tailor, 170, Qneen-street. W" ANTED KNOWN—Tnat tne mew Zealand Timber Company are selling all kinds of Timber and Building Material at tho very lowest rates. Very Buperior White Kauri, from our new buah, JQBt opened. WANTED KNOWN—ror indigestion, the following local preparations Htand unrivalled, viz,, Robley'fl Digestive Brown Broad, Digestive Meal for Porridge, Superior Digestive Biscuits, Roblej's Food for Infants and Invalids; also, Self-raising Flour for Scones, Pastry, &o. On Bale at Kobloy's Store, 25, Grey street, W^ANTED. Men's Pocket Handkerchiea V T (27 inches by 18) 4d; Berlin Wool (beauti ful colours) 3d the doz; Gent's Lounging Caps, 23. Selling Off at Dampier's. WANTED KNOWN—Music, Music, Music-Fresh lot of Piano Sheet Music, at 3d and 6d; Songs, Dances, Pieceß. fee. Parti cular attention is called this time to the Piece Music, all at 6d; no highor price. Also, lately bought at auction, a large number of Masses, complete, Is and Is 6d each. Come and Bee the grand display of Mußic in the Auckland Market, near WeUesley-street.-W. 11. Dampier. < WANTED the Public ot Auckland to know I am still Belling at tho following unheard of prices:—Sirloin Beef from 5d to 6a per lb.; Ribs Beef, 3d, 4d and fid; Boiling Beef, 3d and 4d; Leg o£ Mutton, 4d; Fore Quarters of Mutton, 2d; Loins of Mutton, 3d to 3}d; Chops, 4d; Sausages, 3d to 4d; Kumpsteak, 7a: Beet steak, sd; Corned Briskets, 2d to 3d; Corned Round, Id; Corned and Fresh Pork. 4d to Sd. R. P. PASCO, IBntoher, Grey-street. ANTBi) KNOWN—Ladies'Out-door Prunella Boots, Ss Cd; Ladles' Shoes, 4s 6d and Ss 6d; Infants' Boots, Is 6d: Girls' Kid Boots, 2s 6d. Selling off at Dampier's. ANTED KNOWJM, tnac D. Goime s prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near the Dock, at lowest cash prioes. The timber, being under cover.is better than that purohased elsewhere ■ WANTED, to Sell 60 dozen of first choice Josephine Blaok and Coloured Kid Gloves (stitched backs), at Is 6d per pair, worth 3s 6d; and a general assortment of all kinds of Gloves on hand. Real Maltese Lace at Is 3d, worth 2a 6d per yard: 1,000 yards of sewed Muslin at 5d and 6d a-yard, worth Is; Morley's Beat Knitting Cotton at la 9d, worth 2s 6d; a sulondid lot of hew Hats, Feathers, and Flo wei s, suitable for the season, just opened; Ladiea' and Gents' Fine Irißh Linen Handkerchiefs, la eaoh, worth 2s.—W. Eyre, Kid Glove Depot, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN—I have reduced the price of several articles that were under Is, and every article that Wtfs Is and over.—W. H. Dampier.



i Wanted. WANTED to Exchange for a Bu'itabie Cfentte-bqarA Sailing Boat, a splendid Breeoh-loading Guri, in jerfeot .prder,1 by tbe renowned makers Scott & Son,' London ; all fho latest improvements, comprising pistol Btock, patent compensating lump, springloss nippleo, Re. Also, Cano and Cartridge-makinc Machines. Valued at 40 guineas- when now.-AddreßS W.L., flevonport Poat-offloei YITA-NTED KNOWN-Kaipoi Shirting, ii X Y m .l/U; Sat!n Cloth- W' Coloured Lustres, lid; winceys, 4d and 6d: Fur Trimmlnl?, 3dyd ', Homespun, 7d. Selling Off at Dampier's. W' ANTED K.N OWN that the V lctonan. Loan and Discount Agency's Advertise* ment appears on Ist page, 2nd column. ANTED, SOU Members for Frea Art Union.-Havo You Heard the News?— £50 worth of PRIZES given away.—The London Photographic Company, Upper Queen-Btreet, afi> taking First-olaßß Cartes do Vislte for Ss per 1 doz; ChiWren under 7 years of age, 7s 6d; Cabinet Portraits, 12s Od per 1 &ot. Every sitter will be presented with a ticket in the above Art Union. The Company Wlllß*ayin Auo'tland for Three Months only, as they aro travelling New Zealand. So do not delay.- A large selection of Views, Maori Portraits, &0., vory cheap.—C.- H. Monkton, Manager. WANTED, the Public to inspect H. Waite's stock of Baths. Toilet Canaj Slop Palls. Show Canisters, Dairy Goods/ and §very description of Tinware (japanned, painted, gured, and plain); also, E'rnit, Jam, Meat, Baking Powder, Inseot Powder, Coffee, and Pepper Tins. &0., &c. H. Waito having fitted up his Factory, and imported the latest machi nery, is now able to keop a large stock of the i above on hand, and as everything is commancea and finished on the premises, he can sell lower than any other .manufacturer in the colony., H.W. aßks a fair field and no favour.—H., Waite, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, Iron and Zino-worker, next old Police Btation, High s'tree ti i _^_ i __^__^_; L_ W~ ANTED KNOWN—THE LONDON Arcads Is now resplendent with attrac tions. 20 Cases of Goods Just Unpacked, 60ta prising Elegant Workboxos, Victoria's and Alexandria's Writing Desks and Despatch Cases, Inkstands, Ormolu Case and Blotters, Standard Gold and Silver Jewellery, Electro plated Tea and Coffee Sets', Cruets, Cake Baskets, Salvers, Eporgnes, Biscuit Boxes. Vases, Dessert X and V in elegant cases, Oil Paintings and Oleos in handsome frames; China, Glass, and Earthenware, in great variety, and very cheap; Cutlery, Stationery, Gilt and Silverino Jewellery; Accordions, Concertinas; Brushes, Combs, and Perfumery; a good assort ment of Britannia Metal Teapots, Candlesticks, &C, and Kerosine Lamps; Toys and Dolls' are unequalled in quantity, quality, or price. .See the New Goods in the five splendid windows of Goodson's London Arcade. Branch at Par neU. London Office. 58. St Mary Axe. ANTED K~N O WN-Waverley Novels, 6d, 8 for Is; Beadle's and Aimard'a Indian Tales, 6d; Children's Picture Books, ljd to Is 3d each | Illustrated English Readers, 2nd, 9d; 3rd, Is i and Fourth Book, Is 3d; Ready Reckoners, 8d j Spelling Book, Superseded, Is 4d; Illustrated Alphabet Cardß, Id, Cd^ef doz i Universal Atlas, 8 Maps, 3d; School AtlaSj 16 Maps, 3d; Primary Atlas, 16 Maps, 63. Sub scribers wanted tor Young Ladies' Journal, 3s 6d per quarter; London Journal. Family Herald, and Family Reader, 2s 6d per quarter (in ad vance; Common Prayer with Hymns, Ancient and Modern, bound together, Is; Self-Explanatory Family Bible, with Register, 15s; do with Plates, Maps aud Album, Morocco, 30s : do with Photographs, Maps and Clasp, 40s; do wi»h Henry's and Scott's Commentary, Maps and Illustrations, 60s; " Hnquire Within.' series of Household Books, 3s each vol; School Slates, 9x6, 4d; Slate Pencils, 12 for Id; Lead Pencils, Id. 6d per doz; Penholders, 3 for Id; Silk-woven Bookmarka, from 6d each; Magio Inkstands, (only water required) Is each; Drawing-slates, from 4d each; Mathematical Instruments, 2b por set; Scholars Desks with all requisites, Is 6d; Drawing Books, from 2d eaoh; Colour Boxes from 6d; Views of Auckland on note paper, Id sheet, 9d doz: Faber's Erasers, 6d; Bone Paper Knives, Cd; Pocket Knives, 2 blades, from 8d each; Memorandum Books, 50 leaves, 2d each; Pencil Sharpeners, 2d; Red and Block Sealing Wax, Id per stick ; Framed Coloured Pictures, 3d and 4d each; Wooden Penoll Casos, 2d; heavy Glass Inkstands, Js, extra value; Glass Inkstands with Tray. Is 3d ; double do, 2s; Panorama of Melbourne Views, Bd; Album of London, 10 views, 3d; Wooden Dominoes, 0d box; Draught Boards and Men, Is; Chessmen, 2s por set; Dice, 3d per eet; Photo Albums, Is each; Envelopes, from 2d paoket; Relief Scraps, 3d per sheet; Pictures for Framing, various kinds, cheap; Water llnod Coloured Note Paper, 8d paoket of Z Quires; j Large . Assortment ot Novels by Popular Authors, always in stock; Piece Music, Od each; Pnrses, extra valvo. from Is each; Scrap .Albania, Is; Homoeopathic Medicines in neat cases (or separately! at very low prices.—C. MACK AY. Bookseller (late Maokay Brothers) Junction of Qaeen and Grey streets, Auckland, WANTED Known—silic Boot Laces, 2d the doz; Wool Plaid, 1/4; Pink Flan nel, 3/11; 50yd Reels Silk, Id: Silk Dreas Buttons, Id the doz. Selling Off at Dampier's. rpO MEDICAL MEN. Wanted, for a Country Township, a Duly Qualified Praotitioner; married man preferred. Practice now worth £500 a-year, and oapable of being largely inoreased. Value of Societies at present, £185 a-year.—Apoly Box 33, Post-oflice, Auckland. O MEDICAL Men and others.—The Services of Trained Nurses for surgical, Fever and other oases may be Secured on ap plication to Mi»a Bmith, Secretary of the Young Women's Institute. ■jtf-EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. WANTED, Good Fitters, Turners, Smiths, and Strikers, for Government Phops at Christ church. Barmanent work for first-class hands. Passage paid. For particulars, apply at the Workshop, Auckland Station. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. Volunteer Notices. TTKIiSTRICT ORDER ». Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, 26th September, 1881. Under instructions received. Major Withers, Commanding the Militia and Volunteers in the Auckland Distriot, directs that MKN WHO ARK DRILLKD, and who are prepared to KNROL FOR ACTIVE SERVICE in the Armed Constabulary Force, will meet him at the Militia and Volunteers Office, at Auckland, on FRIDAY Next, the 30th instant, at 10 o'olook am. sharp. By order. (Signed) B. WITHERS. Major. ■Bankruptcy jNQticee. I N THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the amendments thereof, nnd of the Bankruptcy of John Harkin, of New North Road, in the Suburbs of Auokland, Provincial District of Auck land, and Colony of New Zealand, Car penter, a Debtor. This is to notify that John Harkin, of the Provincial District of Auokland, Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter, has this day filed a state ment that he is unable to meet his engagements witn hiß Creditora: the First Meeting ot Cre ditors to be held at the Supreme Court-house. Auckland, on MONDAY, the third day of Ootober, 1881, at the hour of eleven o clock in thDatod at°Auokland this 27th day of September, 1881' G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. H. Williamson, ■ • J3hortland-street, Auokland, Solicitor for the Debtor IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Aot, 1876," and the amendments thereof, and ot the Bankruptcy of James Gkobcjb Cook, of South-street, in the Provincial Distriot of Auckland, but latterly of Hamilton, Waikato, Pro vincial District of Auokland, aid Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a sufficient number of Creditors of the said James George Cook not having attended the first meeting of creditors appointed to be held on Thursday, the 22nd day ot September, 1881, at 12 o'clock noon, at the Supreme Court-house, in the City of Auokland, or at the adjourned meeting thereof, on Friday, the 23rd day of September, 1881, at the same place and hour, the Registrar has, in pursuance of the 46th Section of tho Act, ap pointed Thomas Macffarlano, Ksq., ot Auck land, a Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be Creditors' Trmtee of the property of the said James George Cook, and the said Thomas Macffarlano has intimatedto tho Registrar, in writinp, his acceptance of tho said Trusteeship. Dated at Auokland, this 23rd day of Septem ber, 1881. G.w.BASLKY, Deputy Registrar. James George Cook, debtor in person. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Cre ditors Act, 1876," and the several Aots amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of John Grooan, of Pon eonby, near the City of Auckland, Labourer, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a sufficient number ot the Creditors of the said John Gro gan, not having attended the first meeting of the Cieditors, appointed to be held at the Supreme Court Jlpnse, in the City of Auckland, on MONDAY, ffls twenty-sixth day of Septem ber, 1881, at 11 o'clock In the forenoon, or at the adjournment thereof, on Tuesday, the 27fh instant, at the same place and hour, the Regis trar, in pursuance of the 46 seotion ot "The Debtors' and Creditors' Act, 1876,"has appointed Thomas Macffarlane, Ksq., of Auckland, Cer tificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be Creditor's Trustee of the property of the said JohnGroKan, and the said Thomas Macffar lane haa signified to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of the Trusteeship. Dated this 2?th day of ' Deputy Registrar, John Grog&n, Debtor in person.



Feifsonali _____ MB El ROSE—Pieas'e call aft' Knight's, IPrnlter'a.and you1 will Hear something to your advantage! :T To liet. _^_ TO LET, T\vo NeW Viiht Residences of five reams', in' Byle-strcet, Ptaßonby, oft Franklin Koad. A plentiful supply oi good wator guaranteed thronghout the summer. 19 minutes' walk from Queen-street— Apply to' Wm. Leys, Bookbinder, Wyndham-streot.'. _ 0 LET (Furnished), Two or Three Booms for Gentleman and Lady; evoiy convenience.—Apply G. 0., Post-office, One hUnga. \ , __ TO LET, in Vincent-street, a Five roomed House.—Apply next House, Mr Lee. , TO LET, Four-roomed Verandah Cot tage, pleasantly situated in Newton, near Grey-Btreet; every convenience. Eight shilllnßS per week.—Apply Mr Freestone, Fanoy Store, Wyndham-atreet. TO LET, (with gas), a newly lumished bod-room, in a respectable house near Queen-street.—Address at Star Office. O LET, ai Two-roomed Cottage.—H. J, Riordnn, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. U LET, m Bradford-street, Parnell, a most convenient Six-ioomed House j large corner allotment.—W. and J. Prater, Land Agents, Queen-street. F6r esfiie. jm 0 » S a Ii E, The Lease, Good-will, ana Furniture of the WADB HOTEL. The House is new and com modious/and there Is a good business done.-J.- M. and J. Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. HrtOß SALE, an Established Grocer?,. Jj doing a good business.— Apply, Office of this paper. ■ fIOR Immediate Sale, a neat four-roomed MJ Cottage, in Union-street i Prioe «1TO»— Apply to HrPartington, Stltchbury'a Buildings, Queen-street. Tmdß SALE, a comfortable House off P Upper Qu'eefi--street i Terms easy.—H. Partlngton, Stichbnry's Buildings.. FOR SALE, a Store and Bakery, Alao 21 .Acres of Land situated at BuokiaSd'fl Station,—Apply to a. Bluoh, Bnckland. F~ OK SALE (Cheap), a small plot ot Ground at the bottom of Gnndry-Btreet, Newton; left hand afao.-Apply to Mrs McCas lin.' Randolph-street,-Newton; , \. tmOR SALE, in Franklin. Road, it sub- X} stantlally-built House of eight rooms, with Oat-buildings; gaa and water laid on. Allot ment planted with choloe fruit trees.— Enquire next door below Bishop's Grocery Store. IJIOR BALE, a nice Verandah1 Cottage of MJ S rooms, in good order; slate roof, tank, nice little garden; situated near Newton Road. Prioe, only £135.—D. F. Kvans, House and Land Agent, next" Herald,"Queen-street. DIOR SALE, a couple of Good Milk fj Cows, perfectly quiet, one of which will calve this week, the other at the end of next mon.h. Price, £3 108 each.-Apply to Captain Slattery, North ahoro. ; FOR SALE, Lease, Goodwill, &c, Kai para Hotel, Helensville. FOR SALE, a Business in the Kaipara Distriof, which has a good turn-over, and is in a rising neighbourhood.—Apply to John Buchanan, Cnatom-honae-Btreet. FDTTSALE, 66 Years' Lease of Allot' ment fronting Albert-street and Little Qtteen-Btreet; good site for warehouse or store. -J. B. Horpstn, No. 20, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. /DRAINS, for Kale at ,the Domain \JT Brewery, in large or small Quantities'. _ . IflOK SALE, the Eaen Vale Post-office V Store. Terms easy.—S; Vaile, House and Land Agent, next the Post-offioe. FOR SALE, Corner Allotment in the Franklin1 Koad.-S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, fihortland-street. (.one-NEW and WeU-built Cottage ot four Xi&iiu rooms, verandah, good well, &c, and Allotment 33 x 100.-S. Vafle, House and Land ■Agent, Sbortland-Btreet. -PQan—MOUNT KDKN — New Six-roomed SO 01/ House, with bath-room, scullery. &c, the whole neatly finished and fitted. Large allotment, 80 x 184 feet, planted with fruit and ornamental trees. Terms easy.—S; Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. i?/f Kfi- PARNELL— Nearly new House, con dJtUKJ tainihg 7 rooms and scullery, veran dahs, &c; allotment 50 x 120ft—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. n tna—CHOICE Suburban Villa Bite, con X/O\J\J taininc about 2J acres, substantially fenced, laid out in grass, garden walks, and fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees, forty minutes walk from Post-offl e.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. nnrn c-BOBUBBAN Residence of ten rooms, 3JI&O W i t h. slated roaf,coach-house, stable, five tanks, &c.; also, fruit and ornamental garden of nearly an acre in extent This desir able property is conveniently situated near the Newmarket Railway Station.—S. Vaile, House Land and Agent, Shortlana street. FOR SALE, a First-class Country Store, doing a large and increasing business, or a Partnership could be arranged with a prac tical man having a moderate capital.—For full particulars apply personally to W. H. Metoalfe, 29, N.Z, Insurance Buildings. BjiOß SALE (cheap), the well-known JP Sailing Boat Magic: 25 feet overall, 7 feet beam, 3 feet deep amidships; built on the diagonal prinoiple, and beautifully finished; with 12 cwt lead attached to the keel, and large centre-board (box leaded); she Is oompleto in every respeot and nearly new, having been built for the last annual regatta, and being the winner of the Ponsonby regatta.—Apply to H, A. H. Hitchens, Abercrombiestreet. J lhl O R SALE. Mortgages of £180 and £110, bearing interest at 10%; seven yearß to run. Also, Housa and 43 aores, together with four town ship allotments adjoining, all situate between the Aratapu and Kopuru Saw-mills and having frontage to Wairoa River. Having a plentifa supply of pure spring water, this property is eminently adapted for a site for brewery, hotel, store, or any manufacturing business. The main road from Hokianga, via DargaviUe, terminates at this point.—Apply MetcaUe and Hill, 29, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. AtA TO ±1000 LENT on Building 9& .L \J Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cont. allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Es ate and Financial Agent Vulcan Lane. HAS. BURTON, High-street, has For Sale* American Apples, very oholce, wrapped in paper, small boxes; Bananas, ripe i and ripening; Oranges, per s.s. Albion, for family use, 6a 6d and 6s 6d per case, jnst landed : t>airy-fed Breakfast Bacon, by the side, ohoice and oheap (purchasers before the Ist October will save the duty 2d lb.); Maize, for this week only, will be sold without reference to the duty; Oats, wholesale, 2s Sd bushel; Bran, £5 10a; Potatoes, J33 for 12 Backs. - ■ JJIOR ABSOLUTE SALE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS.—A very de sirable Lot of 249 Acres Voloanio Land, with large water frontage; some very snug and choice spots, gentle slopes to sea beach, &c, &o The soil is good and well watered. Regular Bteam communication thrice weekly Onehunga to Waiuku, bosides a good road to railway station. The district is a rising one, and an opportunity to seoure so snug a farm rarely oocurs. About four hours journey per steamer and rail. Price, only 30s per acre. Terms: £100 cash, balanoa on mortgage at 7 per cent. D. F. EVANS, Estate Agent, Next" Herald," Queen-Btreet, -Kj- O T I C E Mb E. EouOhbb, Batoher, Eden Terrace, being about to proceed to England, has in structed n?e to Sell his Premises and the Good will of the Business at Kden Terrace. To an enterprising man this is a good opportunity for acquiring a competency. & BWINQTON| 84, Queen-Btreet. ~T BARE OPPORTUNITY. AN OLD-ESTABLISHED GENERAL BUSI NESS TO BE DISPOSED OF. , Btock light, but well assorted. Premises New, and most convenient. Veky Best Position in Cambridge. A Purchaser Hberally dealt with. Premises can be either Purohased or Leased. Apply to W. MoARTHUR & CO., Auckland; Or, J. W. MERRICK, on the premises. T~o R SALE, 200 and 400 Gallon WATER TANKS. Apply to WM. CRUICKSHANK, Commerce-street. THRESH BUTTER! FRESH BUTTER! FRESH EGGS ! FRESH EGGS! Best Quality at Lowest Prlcea REW'S, VICTOKIA-STKEET, I£\ . S S A~ L % \KJ THIRTY-FIVE TONS , Prims Cantekbury Potatoes, In Lots to Suit Purchasers, At Market Kutes. G. S. JAKINS, Custom Qouse-stkeet. Board ana Kesidence. OARD and Residence in private family, Croydon Villa, Vincent-street; large airy rooms/ Terms moderate. Good table kept- Mrs Fuller. _j COMFORTABLE Board and Residence in a Quiec Neighbourhood.—For addresi apply to Robertson Bros., Family Grocers Upper Symonds-Btreot. KIVATE Board and Residence.—Gooc accommodation for four or five 'Sounf , Men in a private house; terms moderate.- Apply this office for address. 4^ OVERN"oiriSROWNE, HOTEL V7T HOB3ON-STRBET. board and Lodging.: ...:. :^...20s perWeel SINfiLKKOOM.. .„„.„_ . ~ 268,



Public Notices. TJjjf ° T I O~ X All aocounta against Mrs Weir (late M«r Boeafe)to be sent, in to Messrs Whltaker and Russell's office on or before TUESDAY, 27th nstanC IE1 GEOSGE WILES, selector of 80 aores Of land, parts 110 and 111, and Daniel Cronin, selector of 60 acres, part lot 139, both in tne Farißh of MataKohe, Will communicate with the undersigned, they may hear of something to their advantage. THog> gEAMANt . 36, Insuf afioo Buildings, Auckland. B tJBIrIC MOTI CE. . WILLIAM JIMKS WATT 3, tie well-known Grocer Qf Onehunga, has a Constant Supply ot Home cured Bacon ana Ham always on hand. Agent for the Kvenino Stab. Mr Watt respectfully invites further patronage, USIC, MUSIC, MUSIC, only Is 6d, at DamDier'3 Branch Store in the Market— The Grand Festival Marob, composed and dedi cated (by permission) to His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, X,8., by Herr Carl Schmitt, Auckland Choral Society, and the celebrated Flirtation Waltz. /GENTLEMEN who received Ticket? V7T for sale for the performance at Choral Hall last night, will please settle at their earliest convenience. ~7ZT -vtotice to con >Sg|g^ J3I SIGNEE3. %sKl*p£& Consigneea of cargo por Bella irtriJi t, ' Jaa Mary are requested to pay freight and obtain delivery orders immediately, or cargo will be Btored at their risk and expense. STON.K BROS, Agents. MOUNT KOSKILL SCHOOL, THRBJC KINGS. A CONCERT?, in aid of School Music, will be given by Friends and Soholats on THURSDAY, September 29th, at 8 p.m. To" conclado with Dancing. Tickets, 2s each. A 'Bus will leave Post-office at 6.30 p.m. ITY TEA MART, GENERAL GROCERY AND PROVISION STORES, TIOrOWA-STBEKT. groceries and Provisions of the Best Quality at) Lowest Market Prices. Delivered In pll Farts of Town and Suburbs. .H/OBERT J^BW. * OWNERS ot {or agents tor) Houses in Suburbs would find it to their advantage to leave Particulars of Houses To Let or For Sale, at the Great Northern Land Agency. We nave dozens of enquiries every day ;l and cannot satisfy the deman|. HIOKgON> Managep> N,B.—Building Sites at reasonable prices, in or near town, are also1 much enquire! for.- T.W.H. "cireeman's bay soai' wurks. saunder"s~&~gilberd, SOAP AND CANDLE MANTTFACTUBKESi Yiotoi'la-street, Auckland.. S. & G. having enlarged their Faotory to double its former size, and made ooatly addi tions to the plant, are now in a position to oom : pete with any factories in New Zealand or New South Wales. The yearly increase of their trade, which has rendered the extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee of the superior character of their goods. A Trlal'ja respeotfuUy solicited. IriACXORY AMD WORKSHOP AP ' PRKNTICES (Male).-NOTIOE. An in teresting Illustrated Prize Book is offered to every Factory or Workshop Apprentice under the age of 17 years. Tickets to be obtained at C. Ma6Kay S Stationery, the Junotion Grey street, Auckland. |-\ O G POUND. Noice is hereby given that a number of Dogs of various descriptions have been Impounded, and will be destroyed if not redeemed by pay ment of all fines and charges on or before noon of JfBIDAiF, 39th SePtember^p^m^^ City Council Office. Registrar. 27th September, 1881. LI — QUOR TEA COMPANY, LONDON. A HANDSOME VOLUME Is Given AWay with every Three Pounds of Xjl-QODS T, ; 2s, Bd. and 3s. feh Pound. W. S. COLLIKS, AGENtf, Manukau Road, PahneiXi Auckland. Terms Strlotlv Cash A UCKLAND RAG COMPANY, DARBY-STRKET, AUCKLANfi. Open on FRIDAY and SATURDAY in eaoh week for the Purchase of all kinds of it AG3, MBTAI, &0., FOR CASH. OELI E F Ol' COUGH IN TEN MINUTES. • S H ARL AN D'S rfHERBT T3ECTORAL, 2S CD A BOTTLE. APOTHECARIES' HALL, Opposite Post-office. A UCKLASD SAVINGS BANK. The Trustees are prepared to advance Money on Freehold Securities in sums from £50 to £5000. Mortgages can be redeemed by quarterly in stalments. Applications for loans to be sent in by SATURDAY, the let October next R. CAMERON, Manager, Auokland, 22nd September, 1881. X OPPENHEIMER & CO., _X CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREBT. AuOKIAND, Are taking orders for the American Fenoing Company's Steel Barb Fence Wire, The Cheapest and Best in the Market, at .£42 10 s*PBR TON for Pftintea* £AQ B)ER TON for Galvanized. Duty Paid and Free, Delivered at Wharf, Auckland. For terms and full particulars apply to OPPENHEIMER & CO., xcubtom-house-stbeet, 'v Auokland. -CIEJSCING! FENCING 1 FENCING! SAM- WHITE, the well-known Fencer, will do anything in that line cheaper than anybody. Jaling Fences, Post and Rail, Wire; Ornamental Wire, and Picket Fences. Price-list on applica tion at the Yard, Gore-atreet, near -Britomart Hotel. Also for sale. Posts, Rails, and Palings, at loweßt market prices. A splendid lot of Rimu Rails at 55s per 100: Dressed ready for use, 655. QT. MATTTHKW'S BAZAAE. A Parishioner having undertaken the manage ment of a Bookstall, the Promoters will be greatly obliged it friends will kindly forward any contributions of Books (new or used), Sta» tionery, etc., either to the Parsonage or to Oak Cottage, Hobson-street. INDIA ASSY CHINA TEA WAREHOUSE, NO, 95, VICTOEIA-STEEET. Owing to the late Fire in Queen-street, and consequent loss ot outlet for my large bonded stock of Tobacco, and especially Cigars, I Have determined to sell a quantity of the latter at a price which, though entailing no loss to me, will actually be lower than import cost laid down here, 1 offer the first line as under:— 6,000 Real American 3-year-old Cigars, heavy weights, viz., lib 6oz per 100 box, at 20s, or 5s per bundle ot 25. In Teas I have some of the choicest blends obtainable. A trial will suffice. All my teas from Is 8d and upwards are now oarefnlly Mended with "Very Strong" and "High-olass Flavoury" Indian Teas. I'his announcement will, I have no doubt, prove acceptable to the poorer class, as especially is it true this season that they show better value.in the cup than ordinary China alone. v Si. lOlbs of Good Kaloon Congou for ~ .. 14s 2d AlGood China Tea Is 6d Strong Darjeeling Flavoured Codrou .. Is 8d " Tea Extraordinary," a thorough econo mic tea, with Assam flavour „- .. 23 " Family Mixture," very choice, rioh, and pungent—Darjeeling kind .. .. ~28 W "Very Rich Deep Brown Tea" ~ „ 3s Capital values in Box Teas at 20s, 225, 2is, 265. and 28s por box. FREDK. U-HTTEHEAI), Tea and General Importer, TERJistJASH. 80, Victoria-at.. Auckland m ..rr nnranr /-\OUCHK»,iSftsy«jhairsand T&H.COOKB, stuffed Chairs of aUde& 67, Queen-st. orjptiona. m v.n ™ii C* ARPKTS, Hearthrugs, Li 000^' V noleum. Floorcloth, Mat 67, wueen-st. -ting, uoor Mats, Bath Mats. ' ~~ rnELESCCPE Tables. Ovs m *-TT r-nmru1 -*- Tables, Round Tablei T"lr rhSr^S ' Writing Takes, Occasions 67, Queen-st. TbWos> 6 coffee and Glps; Tables &o m». rr nnnrrv f^ *LT Chimney Glasses and *'&%££]*' VT Mahogany -f oUet Glassef 67, Qneen-st. to variety. ti *w nnmzn T^UN BEDSTEADS - Hall I!'^oOo^ SS' 1 Tester, French. Stump 67, Queen-st. Ma Folding, Iron Chair Bed 'steads and Iron Cots. -'£: ■:■.'■ /^(ILT Cornices and Polished T fcaCOOKE, V3T, Cornice Poles. VeneUai T-^^V^ndg, B^8 Pa te nt .Prin, ,--.-. -i»rABDROBEB, Drawers T,&H.COOKE. W Washstands, Toile 67 Queen-st. Ware; in single and doubli sets. . ' - ' ' " ~ f IBBIIAL DISCOUNT b „.„_„„„„ XJ CaaYi Purchasers. A! T* S QF 00 * Roods delivered fbbb In tow; 67, Queen-Bt, catalogues forwarded on pul Uoatlon.



Pnblio Notices. /"., ~KT . ~° T l C i! In consequence of the death of M'r J. U. Cousins, all persons indebted to the firm of Cousins &• Atkln are requested to Pay their Accounts forthwith to Mr Atkin; and all per-' sons ha vms: olalnu against the firm are requested tofosarard statements of their accounts ou or before lßt October neat. ' S MADAME BOTTENELLI'S Shop la Let, the Whole of her STOCKmwt lie CLEARED OUT as speedily as Sossible,at ANY PRlCE.—Madame BottenelU, Qaeen- Btreet .. " WHY PAY MORE? Inspect tie Goods, compare prices, and 3»?gejloi; yourselves I-Allen'a General Drapery, Viowria. street West. ■ j ■YT^OOLPACKSJ WOOLPACKS t ■ FIFTY BALES of above Just Received. and on Sale by H. B. MO ETON, Custom-house-street. v CONCERTS.' SELECTIONS FROM OPERAS, BONGS, DUETS, &C, &O. Every Person can have these In their own Homo by calling ou " J. HOWDEN, SHOBTLAND-STBBKT, and Purchasing one of hfe Nkwlt-Impobted PIANOa T ADIES1 STAYS, Is 6d; Men'sSocfas, Li 3a; very grand Une of MenV Worsted ditto, 6i -worth Is; Boys' Straw Hats, 114. Selling Off at Dampier's. _ Funeral Notices- FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODBE, NO. 3920, 1.0.0. F., M.U. asA. Members of the above . 'XT -'VtLotfge are respectfully re f£k vxbiG: 'J quested to meet, at the (SEffiSSis*. /» Lodge-room, J .orne-street, TO-MORROW (Wedneß ffl&fflWday) AFTUBNOON. at 3 o'clook. for the purpose of CSfflSmfetaßattending the Jfonerol of W our lato Brotner Bs*ANT Regalia: Blacfe Sashes, and White Members of other Lodges are Invited to attend. By order of N.G. _ • • '' Robt. C, Maodonald, Per. Bee Prospectus. •p B O S P E C T V ' S. It is proposed to form the NESSIDE CLAIM; Tokatea, into a Company, to be registered under the Gold Mining Companies Aot, 1872. This Claim is to the north of Comstookand BfteFeterTandto south of Pride of Tokatea.- ; From May ith to July 22nd, 45 tons crushed Btone yielded 308| ozs. retorted gold. ........ CAPITAL., -~«7.60O In 16,000 Shares of 10b. each. ■ - - E- This Company is to bo formed for the purpose et fully working and developing this valuable, claim* 6.000 Shares are offered to the Public on the llowing terms:— ~■ 6d. on application, 6d. on allotment, Cd, one month after allotment. The present proprietors have expended a large sum of money in opening up the mine, and it ia fully anticipated in about a month that there will be anmolent quartz obtained fora crushing, -which will be tfce property ot the Company. On tie 26th instant the proprietors out » Splendid Gold-beating Leader, from watoathey have about 20 lbs, of specimens. EDWARD L. GREEN, iSeoretaryv Coromanael, 27th September. 1881. Draoery. ' ' TTTB HAVE THE LARGEST AND BEST-ASSORTED STOCK or TIM-ENS AND JJOYS' QLOTHING IN AUCKLAND. : V WB ARE NOW SELLING KYERY ARTICLE IN THE DEPARTMENT" AT | OOST PRICK. t nos:GKa7E & no. , Meetm«H. X ODQE UNITED SERVICE, 421,1.C. The regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodgo will be hold, at the Maaonio Hotel, on WED NESDAY, 28th, at 7.30. Visiting Brothers r&i \ sportfully invited. J, W. MKLTON, Secretary. ; mHE QUEEN OF BEAUTY EX JL TENDED GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). I r.... .•■ V r,\ y An Extraordinary Meeting of the above Com pany will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auok land, on TUKSDAY, the 11th day of Ootober next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, To consider the future working of the Com paDy, and if deemed advisable, to pass resolutions for the voluntarily winduig up of the Companr, and to give such directions as to the disposal ot the Com pany'fl property upon the London Market ■. or.elsewhere, as may.be thought ox- V. .- "■'■■ pcdiont. I --' ■ ' ; '-.■■■ ■•:■'': ' ■.'*, .- v '.>;\. D. G. MACDONNELL, ■ ....: Manager. . Auckland, 20th Sept., 1881. •■; . ODNEYO O U N T V COUNCIL. A Special Meeting of the Council 'will be held at the office on MONDAY, October 21th, at 9 cm., to confirm the following resolution' passed at a Special Meeting ot the Council on aonday, September 2 6; viz: "Thatthe Repre sentation ot Albert Riding be increased by an additional member, so that in future it will return two members, and Tauhoa Riding one member only." HKNRY PALMKR, Chairman. THOMAS CHAPLIN, Clerk. Council Office, ' ■ . Warkworth, Sept. 28,1881. MOANATAIARI GOLD .MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). , A General Meeting of Shareholders will be j hold in the Large Room of the New Zealand' Insurance Company, Queen-street, on WED NESDAY,the sth Ootober proximo,' at 2 p.m. Business; To consider the proposal to worki the mine under the Co-operative Prin ciple. ' ' . - ; ;.'c ~''■■ ~ Shareholders can obtain copies of tho several clauses at offices in Auokland and the Thames. By order of the Directors. F. A. WHITE, , Manager. Auckland, 19th August, 1881. "Jtf'ORTH SHORE KKGATTA A Meeting of persons interested in the above wUI be held at the Masonic Hotel on WKD-. NBSDAY next, the 28th instant, at 7.30 p.m.. to take into consideration the advisability of holding a Regatta on November Bth, : ;, : By request. , p. p. DA ORB. / Anctiona. "~ TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT A RJT UU.R 'S MA R T (Furniture Department), Two Second-hand Useful Pianos, one New Piano Uvory & Co.), one American Organ <new), one Second-hand Harmonium, a New English made DlntDß-room Suite, mahogany, hair-cloth, nine pieces; Parlour and Dining-room Suites, in rep. damask, hair-cloth, &o.; Hone-hair Chairs and Couches: Stuffed, Cane and Wood Chairs; Cheffoniers, Cornice Poles and Rings, Hearth Rugs, Carpet, Sewing Machines, Mangle and Washing Machine, Mirrors, Piotures, Time piece, Clocks, Whatnots; Iron and Wood Bed steads and Cote, Mattratees, Palliasses, Feather Bed and Pillows, Chests of Drawers, Wash stands; Toilet Tables, Sets and Glasses i Meat Safes, Kitchen Dressers, Stoves, Ovens, Kitchen Utensils, Glass, China, and Earthen ware, Holloware, Lamps and Lamp Chimneys; Tools, Books, Clothing, Drapery, Fancy Goods, &c., Set Spring-cart ■Harness, Set: Plough Harness, and Saddles. - . fv : " (Continued on Fourth Page,)