ii able to describe as 'excellent.' It is I believe, the only boarding school for boys in Auckland ; there being at present eight In the head-master's house, and two in that bf the second master. i Orphan Home, Parnell.—The num ber of children at our Orphan Home is at j present fifty-nine, namely 38 boys and 21 j girls, who are vijcll cared for in every way. ' This institution is so conducted as to de- j serve the support of all Churchmen, and of j other friends of the helpless. Pension Fund.-The Synod is to bo | congratulated on the steady progress of tho j Diocesan Pension Fund, of which tbe capi tal noW amounts to £6,397 6s sd. The re port of the Board, about to be laid on the ! table seems, however, to show that some of j those for whose benefit the Fund is mainly intended do not sufficiently appreciate its importance. It is to the advantage of both clergy and laity that the Fund should be enlarged ;—of the clergy, that they may be relieved ot anxiety with regard to a pro vision tor times of sickness and for years 0 f declining strength; and of the laity, that their pastors, when incapacitated by reason of age for the active work of the ministry, may retire from such res ponsibilities without being burdensome to the .Church..

Registrar of the Diocese,—ln re cognition of the faithful discharge of the many important offices held by Mr William Stephen Cochrane, in connection with the Synod, and as a mark of my confidence in him, I have appointed him to the honorary office of Registrar of the Diocese; it will be his duty to see that all ordinations and consecrations are correctly recorded.

Private Secretary.—Mr Hugh G. Seth Smith, M.A., Barrister-at-Law, and late Scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge, will kindly act 03 my secretary duriog the session of the Synod.

Standing Committee.—The details of tho work tbat has been accomplished by the Standing Committee, since the last session of the Synod, will be found recorded in the Minute Book, which is laid on the table ; and the report of the Committee, specifying tho business that they purpo3e to bring before you, will now be presented to the Synod. , In conclusion, I pray that God's perpetual mercy may keep us, during this our session, from saying or doing anything hurtEul *o His Church in this diocese, and may lead us to things tbat are profitable to His people, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

SUPREME COURT.,— Criminal Sittings.

THIS DAY.

(Before Kis Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) The quarterly sessions of the Circuit Court were opened this morning, His Honor taking his seat upon the Bench at 11 o'clock. THE GRAND JURY. The following gentlemen were empanelled as a grand jury :~ John Buchanan, Patrick Comiskey, Wuliasa Henry Fenton, James Goldie, James Hardie, David Hean, William McKinstry, John Mowbray, William John Wilmot Philson, James Pirie, Koberfc Rose, Alex, Stewait Rus sell, Richard B. Shalders, Allan Kerr Taylor, Archibald Wallace, James Walmeslcy, R. W. Brown, aud Frederick Ireland. Frederick James Somerfield was called, but did not answer the summons, Mr Buchanan was chosen foreman, t JUDGE'S CHARGE. His Honor addreassed the following charge to the Grand Jury :—Mr Foreman and gentlemen of the Grand Jury—There are upon the present occasion 18 persons with whOra you have to deal, charged with 14 offences, nnd with the • exception of 4 cases, the offences charged arc not of a very serious character. There arebetides,onecase of sending a letter threateniug to murder, and one case of a breach of the Coinage Act, and the remaining cases are larcenies of various descriptions. It is somewhat re markable that out of the 18 prisoners eight are Maoris, and whilst only six of the whole number are from the district iuclnding Auckland, Waikato and Coromandel, five are from the Bay of Plenty, and seven from the Northern parts of the provincial district. There are several of these cases to which I must direct your special attention. In regard to the. four cases alluded to, viz., two of rape, one of sodomy, and one of indecent assault, you will re flect that such charges ore easy to be made, and therefore ' should be heard with suspicion.- As they almost wholly depend on the''testimony of one individual, yon should see that the evidence is not un corroborated by the surrounding circum stances, and whether immediate complaint was- made of the injury sustained. You ought (to be very careful iv weighing and testing the credibility of the principal wit nesses so as, on the one hand, not to put an innocent man in peril, and, on the other hand, to afford due protection to persons from such assaults, for the commis sion ot which our _ scattered popula tion affords special opportunities. I need not enter into the particulars of the; a cases, and I have no doubt that you are not ignorant of their definition and that you will deal satisfactorily with them. • The case of sending a letter threatening to murder is one which demands from you very careful consideration, as* the evidence against the prisoner consists principally of the similarity of the handwriting to that of the prisoner, and the fact that paper and envelopes of a similar description were found at his house. In this case, as in others you will remember that your duty is somewhat different from that of the petty jury. In the case of the petty jury they are bound to give any doubt—any reason able doubt—in favour of the prisoner, bnt in dealing with the cases your duty is sach tbat if tbere be any doubt in your minds yon ought to send tho prisoner to trial. In the case of a breach of the Coinage Act the facts are peculiar. The accused and another person were in partnership as electro-platers, but neither of them seems to have known much about the business. The prisoner, iv order to make a solution of silver, immersed eight half-crowns in a sulphur bath, which re duced them about sixpence each. This is an offence against the Coinage Act, Section 4 of which declares that " Whosoever shall impair, diminish, or lighten any^ of the Queen's current gold or silver coin with intent that the coin so impaired, diminished or lightened may pass for the Queen's current gold or silver coin shall be guilty of felony.'' Section 5 also provides tbat " Whosoever shall unlawfully have in his custody or possession any filings or clippings, or any gold or silver in bullion, or any gold or" silver in dust, solution, or otherwise, which shall have been pro duced or- obtained by impairing, diminishing, or lightening any of the Queen's current gold or silver coin, knowing the same to have been so produced or obtained, shall be guilty of felony." But neither of the prisoners is charged either with the offence of lightening the coin, or with having in his possession silver solu tion obtained from the lightening of tho coin. .They ore committed simply upon the general charge of an offence against the Coinage Act, one of the prisoners having received from his partner these coins, which were so lightened by being subjected to the sulphnr bath. He docs not seem very clearly to have understood what was the effect of this process upon the coins, for he uttered them as £,ood balf- j crowns, and maintained that they wrra good. He showed no intention ot 'bidiog the matter in any way. But there is no such offence created by the Coinage Act as uttering as genuine a silver coin so lightened, ana the reason is plain, because all coins are more or less lightened in trans mission from hand to hand. Ido not know what pffence the Crown Prosecutor may lay against the prisoner, but certainly there is no offence under the Act for uttering coin which has been lightened. You will see if the evidence bears out the charge Btated in the indictment. There is one larceny case, possessing great difficulty in accurately determining what was tho legal offence committed. The facts shown upon the depositions are that the accused, who is a mill manager at Whangapoua, was in the habit of giving acknowledg. ments to the employes of the amounts. due to them by the mill whioh were pre sented to the. storekeepers, and honoured on presentation at the Sawmill Company s office, the amounts being duly entered to the debit of the persons in whose favour the acknowledgments were issued. The: manager in the present case issues one of ] these acknowledgements in favour of a j storekeeper, charging the amount against; one of the mill bands, but instead of giving ! it to this person he forwards it to the_. store j keeper aud places' it to his own credit, the ; acknowledgement being duly paid at the; Company's office on presentation. The manager has been committed on the charge of larceny of the order, but it is perfectly clear that there is no larceny in the case, the order never having come into the possession, actual or constructive, of tho mill hand in respect of whom it was made out. It passed directly to the storekeeper, and the accused got credit for it for himself. Therefore there was no larceny, and neither was there larceny aa a bailee, for be was not ca<

[ I trusted with the order by the owner. Nor ) j was it embezzlement, for, he was not t! entrusted with it by his masters—the Com i pany. It was not false pretences, .for the i person against whom the account was • charged, was actually entitled to receive ; j the amount, ahd it was duly paid iby the Company. But the accused ' acted fraudulently in applying this order ■i to his own use. It is somewhat difficult, : j however, to define what offence in law he | has really committed. Ido not know what j offence the Crown Prosecutor intends.to j charge him with, but you will be careful |in this, as in the other cases, to see that tho evidence J^iven before you cor ! responds with the offence set forth in the 1 indictment. None of the other--—es re quire comment from me. They are mostly small ones, with which you will have no difficulty. Tho Grand Jury were then dismissed to their Chamber. true bills. True bills were returned in the following cases:—Arthur Duke'and James Butter worth, larceny ; John Irwin, larceny as a bailee; Pekeirc Iwi Ngaro, breaking and entering ; Samuel Kcyes, sweating coin ; Tarnati JSuko, breaking and entering. •"■■ NO BILL. The Grand Jury brought in "No Bill,'' in the case of indecent assault against James Thomas Henry Montgomery. TRUE BILLS. The Grand Jury brought in true bills against James Gaffney, indecent assault, and William F. Kerwin, sending a letter threatening to murder. L ARC-NY. Arthur Duke, a youth of 18 or 10 years, was charged with having on the 20th of August last, stolen a cheque for £10 Is Gd and £6 10s in money, tho property of Chas. Hopkins. The prisoner pleaded guilty. He said : I am very sorry I've done it. I hope I won't do it acain, sir. His Honor, in passing sentence, said : Prisoner,—You have been found guilty upon your own confession of this crime of larceny. It .is a pity to see a young man like you take to such evil courses, and I hope, as you have said, that this will be the first anil the last instance of such conduct on your part. At the same time, tho law compels mo to award punish ment, but as yours was a brst offence, and you have pleaded guilty to ', it, while the depositions show that, it may havo been the result of a sudden tempta tion, I will give you a very light sentence. If you come here again you will be more severely dealt with. The prisoner was then sentenced to a term of 9 months' im prisonment with hard labour. James Butterworth, a young man of stolid appearance, was arraigned upon an indictment, charging him with having, on the 25th of August last, stolen from the house of Thomas T, Anderson (viz., Metro politan Hotel) the sum of £12 belonging tc William Owen Jamieson.

The prisoner pleaded " not guilty." The following evidence was taken :— William Owen Jamieson, a resident near Tapu, deposed that on the night of the 24th of August he met the prisoner at the Metropolitan, and another young man named Dufty with the prisoner. He had known Butterworth since he was " a bit of a boy." He asked Dufty to have a drink, and the latter in complying invited witness to shout for his mate also,, which he did. He had three drinks altogether, and they all went to bed together, sleeping in the ( same room, witne-s paying the necessary expenses upon hearing that Butterworth had no means. There were a double bed and a single bed, Dufty and witness taking the double bed. When he went to the hotel he had £16 2s 8d in a purse in his right-hand trousers' pocket (purse identi fied). On setting into bed he just kicked off bis trousers and left them lying on the floor between the bed and the wall. On waking in the morning he asked Dufty and the prisoner if they would have a drink, and, both agreeing, he told one of them to hand him a flask of brandy, which was in his overcoat. He was informed that there was no such flask ia the pockets of his overcoat. He gotup then and put on his trousers, when, finding -only his purse in his pocket, he opened it, and found it empty. Dufty did not speak, while Butterworth lay still also, with his head covered up. He told them that the trick must have been played upon him by some one in the room, He went downstairs to get the drinks, but the bar was not opened. He asked the Chinese cook to go for a constable,but he did not • understand English. Witness then returned and asked the prisoners to give back his money, as he •wished to have no trouble about it, He went to bed again, and lay there till 6.30, when he sent for a policeman, and on one coming, recounted the particulars of the case to him.

To the prisoner: lam sure you were anxious to get out. Dufty and myself were not out before you. I did not shake hands with you next morning, and did not ask you if you had a mate. I shouted for two others "in addition to you. I told you that the old man would give you 103 a week, but you said you would not take under 15s. I did not ask you to stop with me that night. Samuel Dufty was next called, and deposed that he was serving a sentence in the gaol.- He saw tbe last witness one night in the Metropolitan Hotel. Bo was in company with Butterworth. Jamieson shook hands with Butterworth, and invited them both to have drinks. They had several drinks in succession, and these were paid for by Jamieson. They went upstairs tor a sleep, and had another drink there. All went into one room, where there was a double and single bed. Be slept with Jamieson, and Butterworth occupied the single bed, Jamieson threw his trousers on the side of the bed. During the night, he heard prisoner ge'ting out of bed, and going to Jamieson's trousers. The reason he had for thinking it was Butterworth was because there was no on else in the room. In a conversation with the prisoner earlier in the eveuing, he said be had no money, and signified his intention of robbing Jamieson. When prisoner came to the bedside, he heard the elastic of the purse soap. Butter worth counted out six notes, and said, " take these," at the same time placing something ou the bed. Butteiworth then lay down on the bed for a little while, aud subsequently went outside, remaining there five or six minutes. In the morning, Jamieson missed a flask of brandy from his coat. His pnrse was in his trousers pocket, but upon opening: it, he found that there was no money there. He brought Sergeant Clarke and another policeman. When Jamieson discovered that his money was gone, prisoner did not make any attempt to leave the room. Andrew Clarke, Sergeant of the A.C. Force,1 stationed in Auckland, deposed to receiving information of the robbery from Mr Jamiesen at the Metropolitans Hotel. He found £3 stuffed into the toe of one of Dufty's boots. Dufty stated in the presence of Butterworth, after they were arrested, that he had not taken all the money, and that he did not see why he should get all the punishment. Butterworth replied, " Why did you hot say that at the hotel." To prisoner : Would not swear that Dufty did not say that he put his hand into Jamie son's pocket and took the money. This was the case for the prosecution, aud prisoner had no witnesses to call. In his defence, prisoner denied having taken the money. Dufty had said ia the Police Station that he had taken the money. Dulty also offered to Serjeant Clarke to go up to Ehrenfried's, get the money, and give back the £12. His Honor having summed up the evi dence, the Court adjourned until two o'clock.

When the Court resumed, - the jury brought in a verdict of " Not Guilty."

Larceny as a Bailee.

John Irwin, native of Ireland, farmer, age 25, single, Church of EDgland, was arraigned upon an indictment charging him with stealing a horse. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. John Wood, proprietor of a livery and bait stable at Te Aroba, deposed that on the 27th of February last, he lent a horse and bridle to prisoner. Prisoner did not return the animal, which witness next saw at Tauranga, last July, in the charge of the police. Witness saw prisoner at the Thames the day after he borrowed the horse, and Irwin promised to pay extra, for keeping the animal over the specified time. ~ „,„ To prisoner: You did not pay me £12 for the horse. , , John Taylor, storekeeper, deposed to havimrj purchased the horse from prisoner in the month of March last. Gave fain a mare, foal, and £10 for it.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM bUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

COROMANDEL, this day.

! KapAN-A.— It will be remembered that . on Moiiday morning Scotty's reef was struck in the Kapauga, showing good gold. The j manager forwarded a message to London . advising the directors of the find. On Frfc | day, at four o'clock, he received the follow ing reply:-"Very pleased to bear the news. Report value occasionally." This ' shows the wonderful facility which exists of communicating with the Home country, j The COMSTOCK crushing of ncaily 12 tons of stuff yielded a good return of 113 ozs. of gold, over 9ozs. to the ton, showing that richer grade stuff is coming out of the mine than at the lime of the last crushing, which gave Sozs to the ton. In a few weeks' time another parcel of stuff will be sent to the mill, it being the intention of the manager to have regular crushings. The present return is highly satisfactory to shareholders, inasmuch as after paying all expenses incurred during the last 10 weeks, work there will be a sum of about £200 to carry to the credit of the Company. TOKATEA.—A gentleman going to India is taking specimens of golden ore from this district, A niece of stone from the Tokatea mine showing gold very freely has been selected, to show the character of the quartz now being taken out of this magnifi cent Tokatea reef, which is .now proved to be the best in the colony, continuing as it does in an unbroken course for 1,600 feet, yielding payable quartz. Gold has been shewing freely in tne Tokatea low level for the last 50 feet; and the fact of tho shares having of late been bought by people in England and the Australian coloniea shows the growing reputation of the company. The Tokatea reef is reported to have been found cropping out of the surface of the ground below the lower boundary, about sixty feet to the left of the low level, in a channel of country of soft sandstone, country identical to that where the best gold is got in tho Tokatea. The find is likely to prove of the highest importance. About 10 acres havo been taken up in the new lease called the Gem, the boundary lino of which crosses the mouth of the Tokatea tunnel and takes in the battery. The tramway to the Bis marck battery also goes through tho Gem ground, so that with one mill, as it were, on the ground, and tramway leading to another splendid battery,there are unlimited facilities for crushing, and as all the money paid for shares is to be devoted at once to working the reef, a prosperous future may be predicted for the shareholders. A wager has been laid that Mr McMahoa will ride from Coromandel to Whanganoua in fifty minutes. This event comes off to morrow. Tieknan S started crushing on Friday. The Hope commenced crushing this morning.

Blub Peter got a billy full of rich specimens on Saturday afternoon. Tbe weather is very stermy. Tokatea reef is compact on foot wall,and looks well, the place is one glittering mass of mundic from roof to floor. Frequently the forcrunuer of a big patch of gold. Bismarck arc getting out good stuff from the rise in tbe low level. The more work is done the better it looks,

THAMES, this day.

THE TAUPO WRECKAGE,

A large quautity of wreckage with brass fittings has come ashore at Waihu, sup posed to be from the sunken Taupo.

Tho " Advertiser " points out that if tho pumps step, the Caledonian, Kuranui, Waiotahi, Golden Calf, Cure, aud Moano tairi upper levels will be affected with gas so as to render working dangerous. Waiotahi—The monthly retorting resulted in the unusual large return oi 444J ounces retorted gold from 288 tons of gene ral stuff.

A Cornish miDcrs' opinion is against the sanguine expectations entertained of Waihu so far as the lodes opened are concerned.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. The Premier leaves for Christchurch at three o'clock to-day, where ho will take a holiday at his country seat. There is no news of any kind from Pari, haka to-day.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

" Antony and Cleopatra " was produced at the Theatre Royal ofx Saturday, and was a grand success. There was an immense house. BETTING. During the past woek some heavy wager ing has taken place on the C. J.C. MeetiDg. Grip has been backed by the stable for the cup and handicap to the extent of £320.

DUNEOIN, this day. The Dunedin Harbour Board's dredge sailed on September 24.

MINING NEWS.

MINK MANAGERS' REPORTS,

W_ make extracts as follow from reports to hand this morning :—

Union.—The reet has not been broken since Thursday evening. Gold Is shewing In the face, and the leader looks well. There ore three leaders, about six inches apart, which will join together in about Bix feet further driving. The best of the gold at present is in tho floor of the drive.

Hokitika. — Two good-looking reefs have been cut, but as yet no gold has been seen in the stone. The claim in the southern boundary lately taken over by Dv Rois and party is loos ing well, a line looking reet having been dis covered. They can sco gold ia tho stone, and by orußhing oan get a good prospect. The reef is runnlog direot for the Hokitika company's ground. Blue Pktbr.—Tbo following tolegrom was received by Mr F. Ring to-day: " Strnok gold in now lode forming first leader. Got a few speci mens ; gold shewing in the face,—Jamks Clark, manager. _^__^______

POLICE COURT-This day.

(Before R. C. Borstow, Esq., R.M.) Drunkknnkss Four individuals were pun ished financially for this offence. akbiai. Patrick.—Wm. Charles O'Connor was charged with disorderly conduct in a publio street on Saturday evening.—Prisoner, a young man, p'.eaded drunkenness.—lt appeared from the evidence that ho was performing a feat ot leap-frog in the publio street.—Conatablo Mc- Cftllum Bald the prisoner wanted to fight— Prisoner: I was quite incapable, your Worship. —Fined 20s.and costs.

Obstrdctino a Constable.—Potrlok O'Con nor was charged with obstructing Constable McCormack, on the 2nd inst,, while in tho execution of his duty, in trying to rescue a prisoner. — Defendant pleaded not guilty. — Constable McCormack stated the facts. The prisoner followed him into Vulcan Lane, and swore that he would protect the O'Connors as long as he lived. He tried to lug Wm. Charles from his custody.- A citizen gave evidence to seeing the attempted rescue.—Prisoner Bald ho would ask no questions. It was a brotherly act. — His Worship told prisoner he had acted fool'shly, and must pay 40s and costs. Brkakino and Kntebing.—Three natives— Te Kohi, Retiwana, Te Rangi. and Ropiha Te Wharehlna were oharged with breaking and entering a store at Awita on the 22nd Septem ber, and stealing therefrom a cheat of tea, 2 quarter-chests of tea, 5 bags sugar, a case of port wine, 3 bottles of gin, 3 bottles ot brandy, and 6 tins ot salmon, value £16 lis, the property of Jacob Christmas and Co.—Mr Brown interpre ted.—Sergeant Gamble said the prisoners had only recently been arrested, and he would a9k for a remand until next week.—Remanded until Tuesday, the 11th inst. Inexcusable.— Bridget Ann Hunter (on war rant) was charged with unlawfully assaulting Jane Hunter, by striking her and charing her out of the house with a knife, threatening to sever a vitol cord on the 27th AugUßt.—Serjeant Gamble said he knew nothing of the matter.— Prisoner deniad the charge. — The daughter, Jane, was not present, and the ease could not be heard without her evidence.—Tho case was disn_?sed.

A Child of Nature,—Charles Carter was brought up nnder the Vagrant Act, charged with having no visible lawful means of a livelihood. — The accused, a Btrong, hearty young follow, pleaded guilty.—Sergeant Gamble said this was one of those cases where the accused had set his face against all honest work. He preferred the life of a loafer to that of o decent citizen, and a bed in the bosom of nature to any other that could be provided.— His Worship aaid it was quite clear prisoner had a liking for Monnt Eaen. He had been committed several times without producing arjy salutary change in his lazy mode of life. The last time'he took tbree months. He must now take twelve months.—Prisoner gave a comical grin, expressive of extreme satisfaction. A P-ia of Bkauties.—Maggie Bedford, alias Carroll, and Mary Harrison, olios Lively Molly, were charged with misbehaving themselves in the rural vil age of Onehunga, on the Ist Inst — Prisoners, not wishing particulars to be stated, agreed to plead guilty to being drunk.—Fined 6b each, which amount was paid immediately by Madame Theresa Hands.

An Order,—Samuel Mobberley agreed to pay the snm of 2s Gd per week towards the support of his son, Andrew Mobberley, on Inmate of the Naval Training School, and an order was made to that effect.

Mr G. Rayner, so long connected with the Telegraph Department here, has opened an evening class from 7 to 8 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for the purpose of instructing boys in Telegraphy, Electricity, and other branches of science, thus affording an opportunity to boys of becoming practically acquainted with theße Important subjects. The course to be adopted is that of making each boy write out from dictation a digest of each lesson, thus impressing it upon -their memory. ■ . Pedestrianism is rap dly becoming an Ameri can hobby, that, like all of its crotchets,will be ridden to death. It X howevtr. absorbing Sublic attention and exciting scientiflo interest y developing the force of muscular power, and demonstrating the scope of human physical endurance. Great as is the recorded capacity of such heroes as the Westons, O'Learye, Hughses, ond others, much more con be accom plished in the way of peripatetic exorcise, and if auch distances hove already been overcome ill incredibly short periods of time, what may not be achieved after the system oat been in vigorated by Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aro matic Schnappas

CABLEGRAMS.

» IKBUTEE'S TE-EGBAMS.J AFFAIKS IN TUNIS. PaRIS, October 1. Telegrams are to hand from Tunis report ing that in consequence of the recent suc cesses of Arab insurgents in the neighbour hood of Kairwau, a large force of French troops ia now advancing on that place. THE BOER CONVENTION. CAPE TOWN, September 30. Telegrams which were received to-day from Pretoria announce that the Transvaal Volksraad has reterred the Ant'lo-Boer Con vention to a select Committee to decide upon its ratification or rejection, and that the Volksraad has in the meantime ad journed till Monday, October 3rd. THE BRITISH PREPARING FOR ANOTHER WAR. CAPE TOWN, September 30. Further telegrams report that General Sir Evelyn Wood has, in view of the delay in the ratification of the Convention, been in vested by the Imperial Government with full powers to act in the event of any emer gency ; and that the General has ordered active preparations on the part of tho British troops in the Tranßvaal in order to be prepared for any difficulty that may arise. FAILURE OF ANGLO-FRENCH NEGOTIATIONS. PARIS, September 30. The negotiations which have been pro ceeding in this city since the 19tk inst., between tho representatives of English and French Governments on the subject of the commercial relations of the two countries, have been temporarily suspended, and tho British Commissioners are now returning to London, in order to confer with the Govern, ment as to the future course of action. LONDON, October 1, Tho " Times" In a leading article to-day, in.referring to the rcturn_ of tho British Commissioners from Paris, states that difficulties have arisen in the negotiations which have been proceeding between France nnd England, and adds that the proposal ot the former to levy specific import duties on British cottons and wool lens, is virtually insuperable, and will preclude any understanding being arrived at. RESUMPTION OF ANGLO-FRENCH NEGOTIATIONS. It is announced that the negotiations be tween the English and French Commis sioners in regaid to the commercial relations of the two countries, which were adjourned yesterday, will be resumed on the 24th inst., whengthe delegates will re-assemble at Paris. LONDON, October 2. The "London Observer" of to-dny announces that tho British Treaty Com missioners, when proposing an adjournment of negotiations which were proceeding at Paris, took occasion to give emphatic assurances that they did not feel that either a ruptnre or suspension of the parley ing had arisen, and added that they simply suggested an adjournment to facilitate an ultimate agreement. COMMERCIAL. LONDON, October 1. There aro no changes to report to-day in the money or produce markets. At the wool sales to-day, 5,200 bales were catalogued, and a fair demand was experienced for various lots offered.

AUSIBALIAN. j

ARRIVAL i F SUEZ MAIL. MELBOURNE, Monday., Arrived-, yesterday afternoon : P. and O. Company's s.s. Ventia, with London mails dated August 26th.

LECTURES ON NURSING.

(To the Editor.) Bib,—Through tho kindness of Mrs Bernard Moore, I was allowed to be present at the second of tho series of lectures on Home Nursing, which she is now giving at the Young Woman's Institute in Queen-Btreet, and am glad to have an opportunity of testifying to tho thoroughly practical nature of the lecture. Mrs Moore is evidently no novico in the art of nursing, and eho has in no small degree the art of imparting the knowledge to others in an oasy and pleasant manner. The subjects treated of were, general observation of the slok, showing that a nurse is not a mere machine, bnt ono to observo and report to tho dootor any changes in the patients during his ab3ence; washing of patients who are unable to help themselves, a matter of no small importance and one not generally understood, except by trained nurses; feeding, treatment and prevention of bed-sores, and lastly »iok-room cookery. These may all seem small points, upon whioh most people will think there is nothing to be learnt, but there is a right and a wrong way of doing everything, which latter could hardly be fallen into by anyone who followed out Mrs Moore's very oloar and practical dlreotiona. Judging from the small attendance, only twenty ladies being present, I suppose tho lectures can not have been hoard of by many people. I would strongly advise all who enn spare the time to avail themselves of this opportunity of acquiring really useful knowledge on a subjeot, of bu h immense importance.—Yours, &o„ W. G. Kemp.

THE AUCKIiAISD EVENING STAR, MONDAY, OCTOBER 3.



At the regular monthly meeting of the Catholic Institute to be held this evening a paper on "The Influence of the Press, will ba read.



The followinglist of tenders was received by Mr Skinner, architect, to-day, for a villa residence 'near the Choral Hall :— T. Upton, £639 ; A. Keyes, £579 ; T. Graham, £575 ;H. J. Jones, £567; B. Eay, £566 ; Watson, £563 ; F. Alderton, £549; Leigh Brothers, £5-5,



Tenders. \TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KUBUN-I BLUFF AND BRAHCIIES RAILWAY. SLEEPER CONTRACT. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of TUESDAY, 25th Ootober. 1881. for tho above Contract. They are to be marked outsldo, "Tender for Sleeper Contraot," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic Tenders, simi larly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by the eamo hour. Specifications and general conditions may be seen at this office, and at the Publio Works Offices at Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Grey moat—, Cbristchurch, Dnnedin, Invercargill, and at tho Poet-office, Havolook. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. By command. (Signed) W. N. BLAIR Enginoor-In-Charge, M.I. Publio Works Office, Dunedin, September 16,1831. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. EEPAIES .OF FEEMISBS. Tenders will be received by tho undersigned np to MONDAY, October 17, for Repairing a number of Houses in Parnell, Specifications can be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at tho office of Mr AJlright, corner of O'Conneli-street and Shortland-street. JOHN JAMES, Seoretary. fp O B U ILDERS. Tenders will to received, until noon of WED NESDAY, October 5. for the oreotion and completion of a small Villa in Colloge Road. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architeot. m O B U .1 L D E R S. EXTENSION OF TIMS?. Tenders will be received up to noon ot MON DAY, October 10th, for the Erection of Shop and Dwelling at Ponsonby. Plans. &», may be seen at^^^ Queen-street. mO PLUMBERS AND PAINTERS. Tenders wantod up till Ip.m. on Saturday, the Bth instant, for works in connection with tho above for the New Catholio Churob, Newton. Plans and specifications to be seen on the job, where tenders are also to be left,—Thos. Cole brook Contractor. TENDERS will be received till 5.30 p.m. on Ootober 6th for the Erection of Four roomed Houbo at William-street, Ponsonby. Plan and specification may be seen at Mr Cox's, Grocer, Union-street. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. TENDERS wanted for the Erection of Two Verandahs t'abour only).—Apply T. Harper, Popei hanger, on the job, Baker-street. TT A M 0 *A O A L, DEPOT: NEXT PUBLIC BATHS. OFFICEi No, .6, Couth British Insurance Company. KAMO COAL Is Delivered from depot ENTIRELY FREE FROM SLACK, And is Guaranteed SUPERIOR TO NEWCASTLE FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. OUOEIA ASH ! SCORIA ASH I b Delivered or supplied from the Pit (known as Gillies), at Mount Eden, at current rates, viz. I— Red, screened, for grinding purposes Red, screened, for garden walks Coarse, for roads. See, Sec, Orders addressod to the undersigned, or left at the Pit, will have dispatch. WM. BRLERLKY. Onehunga. N.B.—Anyone found removing Gravel with out a written order will be prosecuted, -



Wantea. WANTED, an experienced Draper.- Apply Samuel Coombes and Co., Queer street. - - WANTED, a Man who. can milk ani attend to a gentleman's buggy.—Appl; at this Offloe. ' - WANTED, a competent Woman Cook —Apply at the Ellerslie Hotel, Bllerßlle ANTKD, an Errand Boy;— Apply ttf Misses McLaughlin. Shortlond-Btrebt. W~ ANTED, a Bespectable, Intelligen Youth to learn tho Printing.—Wm Atkln, High-street. WANTED, nt once, two or three smar Girls es Apprentices to the Dress an< Mantle-making; if Bmart, wages to commenci ■with.—Apply to Mrs Weatherly, Drosa atn Mantle Maker, Grey-Btreet. WANTED, a Youth willing to work- Apply Jackson & Son, Builders, Dublin street, Newton. ;,., A SLANTED, two Masons ; good Wallci V » wanted.—Apply on works, Albert-street . near Dr. Lee's. Wages, 13s per day. WANTED, Three Customers to takf aboat two quarts eaoh Fresh Milk direct from cow. at Sd por quart.—Apply tc Robortson Bres., Upper Symonds-street, \\j ANTED, one or two respectable Mer V* as Boarders. Terms. 18s per week. Inoludlng wanhlng. — Mrs E. Brown, Alter Houso, Alten Road. \\T ANTED, a respectable General V v Servant; must be able to wash and cook.—Apply to Mrs Shayl eGeorge, Ponsonby Road, near Franklin Road. \»/AN TED,-at Hannaford's Auckland v v Roglstry, Queen and Dorby-streets, Middle aged Hotel -ervant for Hot Springs good wages. \\7ANTED, a Member for the Manukau TV (late Onohunga) Electorate. WANTED, TailoTesses, Improvers and Apprentices.—J. D, Phillips, mokei celebrated 13s Cd trousers, Queen-Btreet. ANTED, a Cook for country Hotel.— Apply W. Jones, Tobacconist, Queen street. WANTED, Good General Servant.— Apply Mrs Bloman, top of Graf ton-road, WANTED, a Smart Active Lad to carry parcels.-John Smith, Draper, Queen-street. ANTED, 401 or 50 Good Laying fowls; pleaso say lowest prico for cash and where to besson, to "T." Stab office, W "ANTED NOTICED.—A few Copies of the Autoblography|Pamphlet Btill left at booksellers. Price 3d.—w. E. Sadler. WANTED, Men to Fall Bush by the acre.—Apply Stab office, botween 12 and lp.m. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby-Btroets, Femalo Cook (Gentleman's family), town. \\f ANTED KNOWN— Ladies' V V Drawors, 1/1; Fringe. Id yard, blaok and oolourod; Boys' Black Felt Hots, 1/10. Selling offat Dampler's^ WANTED, a respctoble Girl (between 11 and 17 years of age) for the Country. —Apply to Mra Bround, Graham-street. ANTED, Middle-aged Woman as Gonoral Sorvant for Hotel in the country. —Apply to Edward Lewis, Custom—ouse stieot. WAN TED, a smart Boy for the Stall.— Apply W. Head, City Market. ANTED, at Wesloy College, Three King?, a Uonoral Servant.—Apply to Mrs Thomas Buddie, Hepburn-street, or at the College. - ■ WANTED, a competent Housemaid ; references required. —Apply at Port land Houbo. Hobaon-Btreot. ANTED, two good General Servants, also a Nursoglrl.—Apply immediately to G. S. Skinner, Newmarket. WANTED, a First-class Barmaid.— Grorhound Hotel, Queen-street. WAN TED, an Improver to the Dress making.—Apply Miss Bull, Hoffmann's Buildings, Qaeen-atroet. WANTED, a liood General Servant (Protestant). Reference required.—Mrs Fdw. John Cox. North Shore. WANTED— The Fashionable Carmelite Button, 3d the dozen; Frilling, 2Jd; Tablo Oilcloth. 1/; Bleaohed Sheeting, 1/3. sel- IngOfi at Dampier's. v ; ANTED, by a Steady Industrious Young Man (single), position of trust on a farm (coloiiial experience).—Address J. 8., Star Qfiice. WANTiiD, by a respectable Woman, Washing from one or two families; good references. -Apply this olflce. WANTED, by a practical Yorkshire Farmer, a situation as manager; has a thorough knowledge of all kinds ot stock.— Apply by letter to " F.M." Stab office. XXJ ANTED, a small Vessel of about 15 V T tons, coppered, drawing in ballast 6to 7 feet, carvel-built.—Apply, with particulars and prico. to G. VV. Blnney and Co.. Queen-street. ANTED to Purchase, a well-bred Bteody Bu';gy Horse, not less than 15 hands; also a strong active Pony for o small phrcton, about 13 hands; must bo quiet; trials required.—Apply ot 12, Queen-Btreet. ANTED, Man to Keep Books ana ■ Store, at small bosh sawmill.—Apply, stating terms, G. W., Star Offloe. ■__ WANTED, a (Strong Errand Boy.— Apply to Milne aud Choyce. \TSTANTED to Charter, a Vessel of from It 35 to 50 lons by the month,—Apply to Thompson and Morris, 11, NZ. Insurance Bnildingß. WANTKI>, a Strong Boy for Coal and Firewood Yard.—Apply E. J. Carr, cornor of Newlon and Karong-hope Roads. W ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Glover, Qlenside, Upper Symonds-street, from 10 toll a.m. TTV"ANTED,Mcn'sPocketHandkcrchiefs TV (27 inches by 18) -d; Berlin Wool (beauti. ful colours) 3d the doz; Gent's Lounging Caps, 2). Selling Off at Dampler's. WANTED to Kent or Lease, a Good Double-window Shop in any rising dis trict In or near Auokland; Ponsonby preferred. —Apply, stating terms. T.P.R.. Star office. WANTED, a Strong Boy to ride for orders.—Apply to R. George, Butcher, Parnell. , WANTED, a respectable English Woman about 35 as Working House keeper, able to milk, with good references. Thia bßing genuine triflers need not apply.— Apply by lotter "Bocholor." Stab office. ANTED KNOWN, that Houlds worth's Yollow Oxy-Kali is the best washing preparation In town.—Sold In j-lb. packetj by C, Major, Wellesley-street. WANTED, Purchasers ot Grains.— Apply Captain Cook Brewery. WANTED, Shearing, by a good Shearer. —Address J.ff„ Star Office. \AT ANTED TENDKKS-For Painting TT Residenoe in- Kden Terrace; also for building two Double Chimneys. Plans and specifications on job. WANTED to Purchase, a Bakery Busi ness.—Apply, with full particulars, to box 21, P.O. WANTED, Situation as Resident or Daily Governess, by Lady from Eng land, teaching English, Music, Frenoh, Singing. Drawing, Painting (water colours).—Adorees, A.K., Stab office. WANTED KNOWN—Bats, Flowers, Feathers, Drees Pieces, Lustres, Stock ings, Gloves, Corsets, Fanoy Goods. Cheapest House in Town.—G. Carter. 'Viotoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, Clarke. Reels reduced to Is 9d por doz; OBSorted for droiismokers, Is Bd.—J. Green, Victoria-street. \VT ANTED KNOWN—Special Advan- TT taxes to Persons about to Build.— Auokland Timber Co. (Limited). G. Holdship, Manager. _________________ WANTED KNOWN — The Hale at Madame Bottenelli's will olose next week. Many useful lines stiU in stook, which must be oleored out without regard to cost. ANTED KNOWN, that yon can Dress weU for a small weekly payment by going*to Monro and Milllgan. Bee adver_se ment on front page. WANTED KNOwjn—uiycenne ooop, ijd the bar; Barry's Tricopherous, 1/2 : grand line of Puff Boxes, with Pnff, 8d; 2 and 3 button White Josephine Gloves, 1/6. Selling oil at Dampier's. [ WAITED, orders tor our tamoui Trousers to measure, at 13s 6d; also, the wondrous 65s suits. Overcoat- from iOa. Marvellous volae at J. D. Phillips', Cheat Tailor, 170, Queen-street. WANTED KNUWH—Tnat the Nevt Zealand Timber Company are selling all kinds of Timber and Building Material ai the very lowest rateß. Very superior Whit< Kauri, from our new bash, jnat opened. WANTED KNOWN that tbe Victonar Loan and Discount Agency's Advertise ment appears on Ist page, 2nd column. ■ ANTED KNOWN-LaaieSiOut-dooi Prunella Boots, 5s 6d; Ladies' Shoes, i\ 6d and 5s 6d; Infants' Boots, Is 6d; Girls' Kit Boots, 2s Cd. Selling off at Pompiers. ' \M ANTED KNOWN—T. McMaster ii V V Opening Choice things in Millinery Fiohus, Dresses, and Prints. Great bargains. XX? ANTED KNOWN—For indigestion T T the following local preparations stant unrivalled, viz,, Robley's Digestive Browi Bread, Digestive Meal for Porridge, Superio: Digestive Biscuits, Robley's Food for Infanti and Invalids; also, Self-raising Flour for Scones Pastry, &c. On sale at Robley's Store, 25, Grey street, : WANTED KNOWN—I have reducct the price of several articles that wen under is, and every article that was Is ant over.—W. H. Dampier. ANTED KNOWN—I have on sal 800 buehels Faioe's English Ferennia Rye Graes, at 7s 6d per bushel, (germinatiui qualities tested); Canterbury ditto, at 7s pc bushel; Mangold Seed, at la 6d perlb; Fieli Turnip Seed, oil kinds from lid to 1b 3d per lb.- Thos. Steadmon, Seedsman, &0., 187, Queen street, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN — Uampier wil gi^e 6 of tho Boys' or Men-* 9d Frena Peak Caps for nothing to the first person wh does not think them a Wonderful Bargain. WANTED KNOWxi, tnac D. Goldl a prepared to sell all kinds of Buildin and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spoke Felloes, Iron-Bark and Bine-Gum Shafts, Blocki Palings ond Shingles, at his Yards, Lowe Albert-Btreet, near the Dock, at lowest cos prices. The timber, being under cover,ls bettt I than that puroha_ed elsewhere.



1 - Wanted. - TtTANTED KNOWN-Gents' Black . TT Bows, 2d; Lodies' Grand Silk Scarves, /S eaoh; Gents' Undershirts, l/_; Working Shirts, 1/. ■; Selling Off at Dampier's. r \\T ANTED the Public ot Auckland to v v know lam still selling at the following - unheard of prices :—Sirloin Beef from 3d tO 6a • per lb.; Ribs Beef, 3d, 4d and sd; Boiling Beef, >■ 3d and Id; Leg ot Mutton, Id; Fore Quarters of c Mutton, 2d ; Loins of Mutton, 3d to 3}d; Chops; 4d; Sausagea. 3d to 4d; Ttumpateak, 7d; Beef- Bteak, sd; Corned Briskets, 2d to 3d; Corned t Round, Id; Corhed end Fresh Pork _d tosd. '• R. P. PASCO; Butcher, Grey-street. t TfTANTED KNOWN-That Mrs Had. i VT LB_ has Removed hor Business to c Hobson-street, next to Gibbon's grocery store. I A varied assortment of Pinafores, Hats, Under olothing, and a large quantity of ladian Em - broidery, just arrived. ; WANTED KNOWN—Music, Music, Musio—Fresh lot of Piano Shoot Music, - at 3d and 6d: Songs, Dances, Pieces. Stc. Parti r cular attention 1b called this time to the Piece l, Mublo, all ot fld; no higher price. Also, lately bought at auction, a largo number of Masses, ' complete. Is and la 6d each. Come and Bee the grand display of Musio in the Auckland Market, > near Wellealoy-street.—W. H. Dampier. WANTED, 600 Members for Free Art Union.-Havo You Heard the News — 1 £50 worth of PHIZES given away.—The London • Photographlo Company, Upper Queen-street, 1 aro taking First-class Cartes de Visito for 5s per J doz; Children under 7 years of age, 7s 6d; i Cabinet Portraits, 12s Od per i doz. Every I sitter will be presented with a ticket in the ; above Art Union. The Company will Btay in Auckland for Three Months only, as they are . travelling New Zealand. So do not delay. A I largo selection of Views, Maori Portraits, See, , very cheap.—C. H. Monkton, Manager. ANTED KNOWN—Kaipoi Shirting, l/U; Satin Cloth, 1/2; Coloured Lußtres, i lid; Winceys, Id and 6d; Homespun, 7d. Selling off at Dampier's. . I YWT ANTED, to Sell 50 dozen of first r v, V choioe Josophino Blaok and Coloured Kid Gloves (stitched backßl, at la Gd per pair. worth 3s I'd; 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 sowed Muslin at 5d and 6d a-yard, worth Is ; Morley's . Best Knitting Cotton at Is 9d, worth 2a 6d; a splendid lot of N ewHats, Feathers, and Flowers, ' suitable for the season, just opened; Ladies' i and.Gents' Fine Irish Linen Handkerchiefs, Is each, worth 23.—W. Eyre. Kid Glove Depot, ' Victoria-street. . W" ANTED, the Public to inspect H. Walte's stook of Baths. Toilet Cans, Slop Palls, Show Canisters, Dairy Goods, and every description of Tinware (japanned, painted, l figured, and plain); also, Fruit, Jam, Meat, ; Making Powder, Insect Powder, Coffee, and Popper Tins, &a, &c. H. Woito having fitted up his Faotory, and imported the latest maobi ' nery, is now able to keep a large stook of the above on hand, and as everything Is commsneed and finished on the premises, ho can sell lower than any other manufacturer ia tbe colony. H.W. asks a fair field and no favour.—H. Waitb, Wholesalo and Retail Tinsmith, Iron and Zino-worker, next old Police Station, High -1 Btreet, WANTED KNOWN-French Merino, Is the yard; Men's Regatta Shirts, 2/3; white Shirts, il; GirlB1 Merino Frocks, 2/6; Wool Squares, Id. Selling Off at Pompier's, ANTED KNOWN — Dunne, Hall and Co. beg to intimate to their cus i tomers that they are about to remove to the premises at present oocupied by Madame Bot tenelli. opposite Mo Arthur and Co.'s warehouse. In order to reduce our large stock before remov ing, wo will sell at a great reduction for the next two weeks, from to-day, 28th instant, Drapery, Millinery, Hosiery, &0., &c—Dunne, Holland Co., 163, Qucen-Btreet.opposlte Tonks's Mart. WANTED KNOWN—The London Ahoade lanowreßplendent with attrac tions. 20 Cages of Goods Just Unpacked, com prising Elegant Workboxes, Victoria's ond 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 Boskets, Salvers, Epergnes, Biscuit Boxes. 1 Vases, Dessert X and V in elegant cobbs, Oil Paintings and Oleos in handsome frames; China, Glass, and Earthenware, in great variety, and very cheap; Cutlery, Stationery, Gilt and Silverine Jewellery; Accordions, Concertinas; Brushes, Combs, and Perfumery; a good assort ment of Britannia Metal Teapots, Candlesticks, &c„ and Kerosino Lamps; Toys and Dolls are unequalled in quantity, quality, or price. See the New Goods iv the five aplendld windows of Goodson's London Arcade. Branoh at Par nell. London Offloe. 53. St. Mary Axe. ANTED Known—silk Boot Laces, 2d the doz; Wool IPloid, 1/1; 60yd Reelß Silk, Id j Silk Dress Buttons, Id dozen. Selling Off at Dampier's. . WANTED KNOWN—Waverley Novels, Cd, 3 for Is; Beadle's and Aimard _ Indian Tales, 6d; Children's Picture Books, ljd to Is 3d each; Illustrated English Readers, 2nd, 9d; 3rd, Is; and Fourth Bqok, Is 3d; Ready Reckoners, 6d; Spelling Book, Superseded, Is Id; Illustrated Alphabet Cards, Id, 6d iper doz; Universal Atlas, 8 Mapa, 3d; School Atlas, 16 Maps, 3d; Primary Atlas, 16 Mops, 63. Sub -Bcribera wanted for Young Ladles 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, 15a; do with Plates, Maps and Album, Morocco, 30s : do with Photographs. Maps and Claßp, 10a; do with Henry's and Soott's Commentary. Maps and Illustrations, 60s; " Enquire Within." series 1 of Household Books, 3s each vol; Sohool Slates, 9x6, Id; Sloto Pencils, 12 for Id; Lead Pencils, Id 6d per doz; Penholders, 3 for Id; Silk-wov en Bookmarks, from 6d eaoh; Maglo Inkstands, (only woter required) Is each; Drawing-slates, from -d each; Mathematical Instruments, 2s per set; Scholars Desks with all requisites, Is 6d; Drawing Books, from 2d each; Colour Boxes from 6d; Views of Auckland on note paper, Id sheet, 9d doz; Faber'B Erasers. 6d; Bone Paper Knives, 6d; Pocket Knives, 2 blades, from 8d eaoh; Memorandum Books, 50 leaves. 2d oaoh; Pencil Sharpeners, 2d; Red and Black Sealing Wax, Id per stick; Framed Coloured Pictures, 3d end '4d each; Wooden Pencil Cose*, 2d; heavy Glass Inkstands, Is, extra value; Glass Inkßtands with Tray. Is 3d ; double do, 2s; Panorama of Melbourne Views, 6d; Album of London, 10 views, 3d; Wooden Dominoes, 9(1 box; Draught Boards and Men, Is; Chessmen, 2s per set; Dice, 3d per set; Photo Albums, Is eaoh; Envelopes, from 2d paoket; Relief Scraps, 3d per sheet; Pictures for Framing, various kinds, oheap: Water lined Coloured Note Paper, 8d packet of 2 quires; Large Assortment ot Novels by Popular Authors, always in stock; Piece Musio, 6d each; Purses, extra valve, from Is eaoh; Scrap Albums, 1b; Homoeopathic Medicines in neat cases (or separately) at very low prices.—C. MACKAY, Bookseller (late Mookay Brothers) Junction of Queen and Grey streets, Auckland, SPECTACLES ! Spectacles 1 Spectacles I —Grand line of Spectacles, 1/ pair, no hlßher price ; Corkscrews, 4d; Play Rattles, 2d; At Dampler's Branoh Store. Auokland Market.} mo MEDICAL MEN. Wanted, for a Country Township, a Duly Qualified Practitioner; married man preferred. Practice now worth £500 a-yeor, and capable of being largely increased. Value of Societies at present, £185 a-year.—Apply Box 33, Post-office, Auckland. . TO SADDLEKS.—Wanted, a Situation as Collarmaker; con do ony other part of tho trade.—Apply H. Smith, Governor Browne Hotel. WaTC -MAKERS. — Wanted, a good Experienced Wotoh Jobber ; well up in pivotting;.permanent situation ; state wages.— J. K. Richardson, Wang— nol. LADIES' STAYS, Is 6d; Men's Socks, 3d; very grand line of Men's Worsted ditto, 6d, worth la; Boya' Straw Hats, lid. Selling Off at Dampier.. * LAW.— Wanted, by a Managing Con veyancing Clerk to a Firm of Solicitors iv Wellington, a Situation as such in Auckland. Highest references as to charooter, &c—Address " Lex," Post-offlce, Wellington. ___, jboa. ana fouria. LUST, a week ago, a Bay Pony, dark points, white Btar on forehead.—Anyone returning same to James Knight, Butcher, Stg 1 Mary's Road, Ponsonby, will receive 10s reward. L" OST from Mr Harris's Store, Cook street, on Friday lost, on Italian Grey hound, with plated collar and padlock.—Any person detaining tho Bame after this notice will , bo prosecuted. , LOST at the Choral Hall, last night, a Silver Bracelet. — Finder rewarded by [ leaving it at Star office. LOST, on the New North Koad, between Russell-street and Reservoir, a Silver i Lever Hunting Watch. —The finder will to i rewarded on leaving same .with Mr Carlaw, at tho Reservoir, Newton ■ nOUND, a Purse.—Owner can have , SJ same by applying at this office. \ Board, ana Kesioience. CROYDON VILLA, Vincent-street.— Board and Residence.—First-class: Single " Room, 255; Double Bedroom, 203.—Mrs Fuller. ■ f^OMFOKTABLK Board and Residence ' KJ in a quiet and healthy neighbourhood.— Address Miss Donachia, Park Road, Parnell. r iMOMFORTABLE Board and Residence ! \^j i n a private family for o Gentleman or ' lady, situated on the Great North Road.—Apply 3 Stab office. — COMFORTABLE Board and Residence in a Quiec Nelghbourbood.-For address " apply to Robertson Bros., Family Grocers, . Upper Symonds-street. t TSoVERNOIt BROWNE HV'A'iSL, I VJT HOBSON-STREET. . Board and Lodqina. _. ,20s per Week SINQIJCROOM "™ Galls. __—. B"~OUTHEBN CROSS PETROLEUM COMPANY (LIMITED). r a Coll (the seventh) of Threepence per Share 8 has been made in the above Company, payable I. to tho Manager, at the Company s Offices. ■ Gladstone Road, Gisborne. N.Z,, on WEDNES DAY, the 12th October, 188L NRy HAAgE> • Manager. | Gisborne, N.Z,, 30th September, 1881. • Yy-OuLPACKS! WOOLPACKSI 8 FIFTY BALES OF ABOVE Just Received, _ r __-i-_- and 0N SALBi by - H. B. 'MOR TO N, i- Custom-- ouse-street. f! OHARLAND'S TfIAMILY "DILLS o Are a safe Aperient, " They relieve Headaches. « They are Valuable iv Indigestion. )S s. price: They act effeotußlly on the Liver, 5 I l9< a"**-! M APOTHECARIES' HALL, »r J opposite poatroffioe.



Personal. • fipHE Gentleman who mistook a New i. Hard-felt Hot for his own old one ot the Ponsonby At-Home. on Friday last, will much oblige by leaving the new hot at the STAR offloe, where he will receive hlB own In ex change. CIAPTAIN RUBIE.—Come or send lor j the Books and Money leftj.in Victoria street—AjC. DUGDALE, of TaTanaki, kindly a call at the Office of Sash and Door Factory, Mechanics' Bay, at your earliest con venience; , M_tS. WHITJ__L_AD, Milliner, Kara ngahape Road, Is not connected with the person brought up at the Police Court last week. To Lie.. ' TO LET, one of those well-situated Shops in Viotoria-street West, with counter, shelving, and every convenience for residence.—Apply to John W. James, Victoria street; TO LET, a Three-roomed Cottage.— Apply at Howle'B Bakery, Newton goad. TO LET, a furnished Bedroom, in a private house, next Mr Duffy's Store, Hobson-street, TO LET, a comfortable Five-roomed House In Kyle-street, Ponsonby.—J. B. Morpeth, 20. N.Z. Inßnranoo Buildings. TO LET, Bed-room and Sitting-room, with uae of Kitohen and Bath-room.—For address apply this offloe. TO LET, in Parnell, two six-roomed Houses In good locality.—Apply W. and j. Frater, Land Agent-, Queen-street. TO LET, a comfortable Six-roomed ;Houso, near Queen-street (Kara- gahape Eoad),—A pply oa the premises. Mono View.l O LET, an 8-roomed House in St. George's Bay Eoad.—Apply to A. H. Hunter. ' _. TO LET, Good Shop and premises, in first-class position, nearly opposite Tonks Mart, Queen-street; immediate possession.— D. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, Qaeen-street. next "Herald." yor Bate. __ AVERY Pretty Basket Carriage for Sale cheap: equal to new.—Apply to HatsweU, Grocer, Princes-street. friOß SALE, a Bay Cob; sound and ' staunch.— Apply at this office. OR SALE, a Good Express Care, new. -Apply B. Fallows, Russell-street, Great Worth Road< ; ITIOR SALE, cheap, 150 Casks Best Port ! land Cement, ids per coßk.—Apply J. ' Butcher, next Messrs Isaacs, Eoaded Store. OR SALE, Capital Farm of 16C acies in Kast Tamaki, thoroughly Improved; no reasonable offer Will be refused to effeot on im mediate sale.—Metcalfe and Hill, 29, N.Z. In suronce Buildings. ' EOR SALB, 40 Shares in the Waiuku and Onehunga ' Steamship Company. If not sold privately will be offered at auction.— Apply to George Slbbln. __ rnOR SALE, a Store and Bakery. Also ._' 21 Acres of Land situated at Buckland'a Station.—Apply to K. Bluch, Bnoklond. gjiOß IMMEDIATE SALE, a Comfort- V able House within ten minutes' walk from Union Bank; term 3 easy.—H. Partington, Stioh bury'a Boildlngs, Queen-street. |7\OR SALE, in Franklin Road, a sub- I? Btantlally-bullt House of eight rooms, with Oat-buildings; gas and water laid on. Allot ment planted with choioe fruit trees.—Enquire next door below Bishop's Grocery Store. FOR SALE, a Business in the Kaipara Distrior, which has a good turn-over, and is in a rising neighbourhood.—Apply to John Buohonan, Cnstom-hohse-Btreet. GOOITSHINGLES for Sale, cheap.— Apply R. Scott, MeohaniCß' Bay. RAINS, for Sale at the Domain Brewery, In large or small Quantities. T/tUR SALE, 400 acres of First-class JJ Land, in most desirable locality. The im provements consist of good house and offices, garden, and 70 aores of gross; tbe whole pro perty being just fenced. Price low ond terms easy, the owner leaving the district for domestio reasons.-Metcalfe and Hill, 29, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. ■■ ! THOR SALE, Handsome Villa Residence, _' containing clx spacious rooms, wash house, well, and other comforts, in a most desirable position, viz., College Road, Ponsonby, commanding a magnificent view of haroour. See; splendid little garden, fruit trees in full bearing.—Cards to view and full particulars from D. F. Evans, KBtate Agent, next" Herald, Qaeen-street. > -VT " O T I C E Mn E. BoiHJHER, Butcher, Eden Terrace, being about to proceed to England, has in structed me to Sell his Premises and the Good will of the Business at Eden Terrace. To on enterprising man this Is a good opportunity for acquiring a competency.- EW - NQTON( 84. Queen-street. "pT OR SALE. Clarence-street, Ponsonby — Nice Verandah Cottage, wth tank, &c.; Allotment, 40 feet frontage, fenced and planted; £175.—D. F. Kvanß, Kstate Agent. ■ '1/1 OR SALE, Upper Queen-street, near I) Karangahape Road, nice Verandah Cot tage, four rooms, wash-houße and skillion at tached, wood-house and cellar beneath; nice garden: two Allotments, each 33 x 100; very desirable. Price, only £100.-D. F. Kvons. Kstote Agent, next "Herold." Qneen-Btreet. lilOR SALE or Dease, those Premises in ! -ymonds-street, lately occupied by Par tington Bros, consisting of Large Allotment, with large Mill Buildings, Kngine, Boiler, &o„ suitable for orushlng, gristing, or any. manu factory, Messrs Partington Bros, having token those Flour Mills reoently occupied by Messrs Low ond Motion.—Apply to H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stiohbury's Buildings, Queen-street. fjrtOß IMMEDIATE SAWS, in Angiesea : street, a House (in good order), 6 rooms, besides wash-house, stable, wood-shed, etc.: good well, large corner allotment, 132 feet frontage to Angleseo-street, fully Btocked with fruit treeß and flowers; splendid view of city o_d harbour; V6ry desirable. Price, only £550. —D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, next ."Herald" Offloe, Queen-street. _____ Tp O R S A L E. Richmond Rood, Ponsonby—A good invest ment, consisting of House (almost new), 6 Rooms, scullery, &c.. on Allotment about 80 x 100; £500. House (almost new), i Rooms, iscullery, &0., on Allotment (adjoining the above) about 40 x 100; £180, or both Properties for £650; good position, near the Ponsonby Road.—D. F. Evans, House and Kstate Agent (temporary offloe) next " Herald," Qaeen-street. Bit OR SALE—A Capital Investment— X 1 The Residenoe and Good-will of a First class Lodging Establishment in Grey-Btreet. The House contains 15 apartments, gas and water laid on, bath-room, and every con venience. The position for this purpose is un surpassed, and oommands a Bplendid income.— Full information from D. F. Evans. EBtate Agont, 139, Queen street, next Herald office. CT R S, A L E. Bakrack Hn._ — Handsome, commodious, and well built Family Residence, situated ou Barrack Hill, containing 8 spacious rooms, ex clusive of kltohen, wash-house, pantry, _0., See;. gas ond water laid on. This is a very desirable property; the house, standing high, commands a magnificent view, ond position nrst-claBS, near ] Government House ond other attractions. —For cards to view. &o„ apply to D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, next "Herald, Qaeen-street !*n (j B S A h E. Mortgages of £180 ond £110, bearing Interest at 10%; seven years to run. Also, House and 13 acres, together with four town ship allotments adjoining, ell situate between the Aratapu and Kopuru Saw-mills and having frontage to Wairoo River. Having a plentiful Bupply of pure spring water, this property is eminently adapted for a site for brewery, hotel, Btore, or ony manufacturing business. The main road from Hokianga, via Dargaville, terminates at this point.—Apply Metcalfe and Hill. 29. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ON SALE, THIRTY-FIVE TONS Pbim-CCant-b ury Potatoes, In Lots to Suit Purchasers, At Market Rates. G. S. JAKINS, Custom uo-se-stb-_t. |»RAN! T3RAN! T>RANI BEST FRESH BRAN FOR SALE at 6s 6d per Bag (bags not charged). STONE BEOS., QUEEN-STBEBT. TTUMEKASi TrUMEKASU DELICIOUS SWEET POTATOES, From Norfolk Island, per 'Caledonia,' 78..P-R Cwt. ADAM LA_BOURN, FORT-STBEET. Electoral. MHO THE ELECTORS OF THE LATE ; DISTRICT OF EDEN. G_NT_-M-N,— The Representation Act has severed your electorate district, so that I am prevented from longer being the member for Eden ac hitherto exislting, but it wIU always be gratify, ing to me to remember that an Act of Parlia ment alone separated us. No ordinary wordf can convey the regret and reluctance witb . whioh I eubmit to this political divorce fron ' constituents, for whose chivalrous confidence ir me I shall ever foel most sincerely grateful, ani whose political Interests and welfare shall evei command my sympathy and services. Yours faithfully, JO3. A, TOLE. Auckland, October 3rd, 1881. . '! ':• - ; '-j



__bBo Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Tuesday, the 27th day of September. 1831. Upon reading the Affidavits of Robert Chisen holl Bamerton, of Wellington, Publio Trustee, it is ordered that the Publto Trustee shall be Adminißtrotor of oil the real and personal Estate of Thomas W_att, of Auckland, Master Mariner, deceased. (Signed) C. W. RICHMOND, J. All persons indebted to the above-named de ceased are requested to pay the amounts of their several accounts to me, or to Thomas Macff-riane, Esq., Auckland. Also,—All persons having Claims against the seild estate ore requested to forward the same to me, or to Mr Maoffarlane, on or before WED NESDAY, the 26th day ot October next. N.B.—Any claim not sent in by the day named will be liable to be excluded from parti cipation, * R, C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee. Publio Trust Offloe. Wellington, September 29,1881. DEVONPORT STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). REDUCED FARES! REDUCED FARES 1 REDUCED FARES! On and after MONDAY, 3rd October, Jhe Return Ji_REw_ibe Od. Available from 7 a.m. till Last Boat at Night. A Visit to the Favourite Suburb ot Devonport can now be made for SIXPENCE THERE AND BACK. The NEW COMPANY Is initiating a most liberal policy, and trusts the Publio will respond by going in for a Trip to DEVONPORT AND BACK ' FOB SIXPENCE. SIXPENCE. SIXPENCE. ■■ TO- O T I C £. V SHARE LISf CLOSED. . Applicants for Shares in Ness-Side, Tokatea Range, are requested to Pay Deposits to my oredit,Colonlal Bank, to secure their Shares. EDWARD L. GREEN, Secretary. Coromandel, lßt. Ootober, 1881. S^ZvVTORTHERN STEAMSHIP jH gg-UI "CO. (LIMITED). FOR WAITARA. The s.s. MACGREGOR Will leave the Onehunga Wharf as abovo on WEDNESDAY, Sth October, at 3 p.m. Freight, 123 6d per ton. Apply at the Company's Office, 67, Qaeen street, Auckland; Or to A. BARNES, Onehnnga; A. MoGREGOK, Manager. pIKLS' HIGH SCHOOL. The SCHOOL will RE-OPEN on MONDAY next, the 10th instant. Quarter Day—Wednesday, October 12th, OARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS and Preparatory School for Children (Boys and Girls), conducted by Mbs Linton, Tynevillo, Devonport, North Shore, Auckland.—The next Quarter commences 12:h October. Children of visitors to the North Shore during the summer months oan be re ceived into the School as Boarders or Day Pupils. Terms on application. IF GEORGE WILES, selector of SO acres of land, parts 110 and 111, and Daniel Cronin, selector of 60 acres, part lot 139, both in the Parish of Mato_ohe, will communicate with the undersigned, they may hear of something to their advantage, THOS. SEAMAN, 36, Insurance Buildings, Auckland; TOMAHAWKS! Tomahawks; only 9d each; Razors, 9d; Pocket Kniveß, _d: 2 blade do, 9d; Knives and Forks, 6d tho pair; At Dampler's Branch Store, Auckland Market. ALL OVER THE TOWN. PENNY TIME-TABLE. For Sale Everywhere. EXCITEMENT among the Redditch Needle Makers, because the Hewing Machines repaired by D. S. Chambers, 310, Qaeen-street, seldom brea_ needles. /^RAND FESTIVAL MARCH AND VT FLIRTATION WALTZ, only Is Cd, at D&mpie.'- Branch Store in fie Market—The Grand Festival March, composed and dedi cated (by permission) to His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, X.8., by Herr Carl Schmitt, Auckland Choral Sooi9ty, and the celebrated Flirtation Waltz. ■ , ■ - npES NEW BUILDING SOCIETY. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMA NENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. - Temijorary Offices t No. 6 South British Buildings. All classes are invited to take up Investing Shares, payments weekly, interest remunera tive. LOANS granted on security of Freehold or Leasehold Property for the purpose of BuvnfQ, BcritDma, &0.. In sums of „20 to £5000, repay able—for every £100 advonoed—ot the following scale, by weekly, monthly, or quarterly instal menta:— Repayments Per j Repayments I Per extending over Week, extending over Week, a. d. s. d. 3 years .. 15 10 7 years .. 8 i i years .. 12 6I 8 years .. 7 6 5 years „ 10 51 10 years _' 6 3 "SPECIAL FACILITIES are given to Bor rowers for paying off part principal money and reducing weekly payment, or tho whole Bum may be paid off at any tinie—the Society grant ing HBBRAT, DISCOUNT. GEORGE»FRA9ER. Manager. TpENCING I FENCING I FENCING 1 SAM WHITE, the well-known Fencer, will do anything in that line cheaper than anybody. P—ling Fences, Post and Rail, Wire, Ornament—l Wire, and Picket Fences. Pilos-llst on applica tion at the Yard, Gore-street, near Briton—rt Hotel. Also for cole, Posts, Rails, and Palings, »t lowestmarketprloes. A splendid lot of Riniu Rails at 653 per 1U0: Dressed ready for uae. 655. CHEAP CKOCKERY ! Cheap Crockery ! —Fresh lot of China; Sealing Wax, lid; Day Books, 9d; Ink Id the beetle.—At Dampier. Branch Store, Auokland Market. •■ WHY PAY MORE? Inspect tbe Goods, compare prices, and judge for yourselves I—Allen's General Drapery, Viotoria street West. ;. .., ' __T_*_-i *f0 *IC<W LENT on Build—g 3&. ft. \y Society principles, or on other termu to suit borrowers. Mortgages ond Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on four page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for . Investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Es ote and Financial Agent, Vnloan Lane. W eT T I C E. Creditors in tbe assigned Estate Of Messrs P. and J. MoLeod, Helensville, are requested to foiward (Statements of current Accounts for the period ending September 22nd, 1831, to tho office of Messrs Milne & White, Colonial Bank Buildings, Queen-street. T. LEIGH WHITE, Trustee's Accountant. WALTHAM WATCHES on SALE, warranted, at £310s, £. 10s, £5, and £1 103.—Job. Adams, Practical Wotohmaker Victoria-street. F> V B LI C VN O T I C E "Honour to them where honour Is due." JAMES REID & SONS Beg to call the attention of the Pnblio to the! FURNITURE EMPORIUM, Situated In Hobson-btr__t. Their Oabinotmaldng Is equal to any in Nev Zealand. Furniture Repaired and Re-polishet on the shortest notice, and hi the best work manlike manner. WEDDING RINGS, made to my owi order, 22,18, nnd 15 oorot, fine gold, a 15s, 18s, and 22s each.—Jas. Adams, Victor street. - ' . , - _»- rnni- /-10UUH_8,Kasy chairs am 000^ 8' V^ Stuffed Chairs ot ail dot 67, Queen-st. or ipti o ns. - *. xx rrinn v r,ABPfiTS- Heart-rugs, ii T,-SII-S2_P' Vy noleum,Flooroloth,Ma ! 67, Queen-st, jj 00r j^ Bath mißi ... - ~ . ... .„ ~ Tables, Round Table x,&*k22£!2f H Writing Tables, Occasion 67,Queen-sU Tables, Coffee and Glps Tables &o '. 1 n. „n mnr» fITLT Chimney Glasses an 1 T, _T Q___t ' Mahogany.ToUet«__se , 67, Queen-su in gTeat variety. - t*H mno; _KUN BEDSTEADS-Ha 000 * ' 1 Tester, French, Stum] 67, Queen-st. Bnd Fo){l mg, Iron ciair Bee i steads ond Iron Cots. 1 " ~~ /-H/rCornice-ondPolighe 1 T.&H. COOKE, VT Con_o9Pplea,VeneHo i CT.Queen-Bt. BUnds, and Patent Sprin j "' ' 4UTOUn' RoUer Blinds. „ ; WARDROBES, Drawer! T&H COOKE, W Washßtands, ToUe 67 daeea^T Ware. In single and donbl ' seta. • '— f IBBRAL DISCOUNT I „ t „ mnm , JU Cash Purchaaera. A T. &B. COOKK, goofls deUvered fb&_ m tow 67. Queen-st, Catalogues forwarded on pri Uoation.



Meetings. \ . © '■■ Ay A-*-^' -jViTASONIC HALL, NEWTON. MARE MASONS are reminded that tho CONSECRATION of the NEWTON LODGE OF MARK MASONS will take place at tho above Hall THIS EVENING, at 7.30. » THOS. W. KITT, C Acting Seoretary. - * UCKLAND INiSTITUTB' The Ordinary Monthly Meeting will bo held In the Museum Buildings, Princes-street, -TO NIGHT, the 3rd inst., at 7.30 pm., when tho - following papers will be read :— 1. On tho Ancient Swiss Lake Dwellings, by Neil Heotb, Esq.. .:: fjrV 2. On the Floro of the Nelson Provincial 1' District, by T. F. Cheesemon, F.L.B. . 3. New Species of Coleoptera, by Capt. T. Broun, M.E.S. V i. Recent Advances In Photography, with experimental illustrations, by J. Martin, - F.G.S. ''<•' The attendance of Ladies is Invited. T. F. GHEE3EMAN, Seoretary. piVIL SERVICE CRICKET CLUB. A Meeting of the above will be held at the Custom House, at 4.30 p.m. on TUESDAY Those who intend joining are requested to attßnd' C. ROWB, Hon. Sec. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC , CLUB. A Special General Meeting of the Members of g the above will t<> held in the Club Room, Thißtle Hotel, on TUESDAY EVENING Next. Important buslnesß. . - M V Every Member Is earnestly requested to attend. _, , , A Committee Meeting will be hold immediately after conclusion of general meeting, . E. NEVILLE Ri FORDER, Hon. Sec OANATAIARI GOLD - MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). A General Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Large Room ot the New Zealand Insnronoe Company. Oueen-street, on WED NESDAY, the sth Ootober proximo, at 2 p.m. Business: To consider tho proposal to work the mine under the Co-operative Prin ciple. Shareholders can obtain copies of the several clauses at offices in Auckland and the Thames. . - By order of the Director.. F. A. WHITE, .., Manager. '" Auokland, 19th August, 1831. NEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, -. BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. . The ordinary Half-yearly Meeting will be hel m the Society's Office, Qaeen-street, Onehunga. at 7.30 p.m. on THURSDAY, 6th Ootober. J. D. JAOKSON, V: Seoretary, V O T I 0 -. An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholderß of the Auokland Steamship Com pany (Limited) will be held at the office of Capt. Daily, Qaeen-street, on WEDNEBDAY. JDct. 12th, 1881, at 3 p.m. Business: To consider resolutions for the purpose of ~ Voluntarily Winding-up the Company. By order. • V W. LODDER. Anokland. Oct. Ist. 1881. jj-V XT7- AITAKEKEI WEST. A Meeting of the above District's Ratepayers will be heid in my Office, Darby-street, ■on V SATURDAY, the lfith day of October, at ; the : hour of 11 a.m, sharp. Business: The Election.. ..,, of a Trustee in the room of Andrew Dilworth, J Esq.. deceased, and to strike a Rate for tho years 1881-2. * T. B. HANNAFORD, Secretary pro tern. Auokland, September 29,188 L - ■ V. ' DAKI OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Half-yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking House, In Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th day of Ootober next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the. Report of the Directors for the Half year ending;. ? 30th instant, the Eleotion of Two Directors, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D.— MURDOCH, y,;.^ General Manager. Auckland. September 17,1881. , >''' >'-y T3ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Ban- will ba Closed from TUESDAY, the 11th, to WEDNES DAY, 26th October, both days inolnslve. By order of the Board of Directors. D. _. MURDOCH, General Manager. ROD N:E V CO UN TV 'it COUNCIL. , A Special Meeting of the Council will be held at tho offloe on MONDAY, October 24th, at..; 9 a.m., to confirm the following resolution passed at a Special Meeting ot the Council on . Monday, September 26; viz: "That the Kepre-; sentatiott of Albert Riding be increased by an . additional member, so that In future it will return'two members, and Tauhoa Biding one member only." HENR_ PALMBR, Chairman. THOMAS CHAPLIN, Clerk. Council Office, Warkwortb, Sept. 26,1881. . DEMUEEA SOCIAL UNION. The. next Concert and Entertainment takes place, at the Eemuena Hall, on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, at 8 o'olook. Admission, Is; Children, Half-price. Grocers and Tea Dealers. HANDSOME LIBiCARY FREE OF COST. We don't know how they do It, tint they do t": What? Why, give away a Handsome Volume with every 3 lbs of their celebrated Tea. Who? THE LI-QUOR TEA COMPANY, by their- Agent. .-...- W. S. COL LI NS, V , . TEA DEALER, ETC., Mantja-ap Road, Pahneix. V - TO E _ S H B UTTER FRESH BUTTER! FRESH EGGS ! !' FRESH EGGS I Best Quality A_ ' Lowest Prices '■ REW'S, VICTOEIA-STBEBT, ITY TEA MART, GENERAL GROCERST and PROVISION STOREB.T , VIOIOBIA-STBBBT. 7, :- ;; Groceries and Provisions of the Best Quality at Lowest Market Prices. . .. "V I Delivered In all Ports of Town and Suburbs. 1 ' [ ._{,OBERT -K,EW. *' INDIA AND CHINA TEA WAREHOUSE. NO, 95, VICTORIA-STBEBT. Owing to the late Fire ia Qaeen-street, and consequent loss ot outlet for my largo 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 oast laid down here, 1 offer the first line as under :— 6,000 Keal American 3-year-old Cigars, heavy weights, viz., lib 6oz per 100 box, at 20s, • or 6s per bundle of 25. ' In Teas I havo some of ihe choicest blends ' obtainable. A trial will suffice. All my teas from Is 8d and upwards are now oarefully blended with "Very Strong" and "High-class , Fiavoury" Indian Teas. This 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. mm. ;. 1 lOlbs of Good Kaisou Congou for .. _ lis 2d AfGood China Tea .. „ .. .. Is 6d . Strong Darjeeling Flavoured Congou .. Is 8d ? v " Tea Extraordlnary," a thorough ocono d mlo tea, with Assam flavour ... „ 2a : *• Family Mixture," very choice, rioh, and * pungent—Darjeeling kind .. .. _ 2a 6d . "Very Kioh Deep Brown Tea* „■; .. 3s Capital values hi Box Teas at 20s, 225, 21s, 263. ■J and 28s per box. • FREDK. wmTEHEAD. : Tea and General Importer, Terms Cash. 85. Victorio-st.. Auokland d ■ . *~ Auctions. t ....,.-'...■.. _ TO-MORROW, NOON. \ HOUSEHOLD FDRNITURE, | HARMONIUM, _0. I TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, . » *T ARTHUR'S MA R T ' . ____ (Furniture Department), .._ • v Harmonium, eight stops, two rows of kegs; an ?• American Organ, ditto Small Harmonium: a *" New Piano; Drawing-room, Dining-room, and _ Parlour Suites, in rep, horse-hair, and damask; < A Cheffoniers, Couches; Stuffed, Cone, ond Wood n Chairs; Walnut Loo Table, Iron and Wood Ji Bedsteads'; Spring, Flax, and other Mattiawes;' B Palliasses, Feather Pillows, Safes, Washsu—ds. - Toilet Sets. Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Kitcheff 9. Dressers, Kitchen Utensils, Glass and Earthen it wore. Stoves, Sewing Machines. Clocks, Time 's pieces, a set of Skittles end Balls, a case of "assorted Lamps ond Lanterns, a small lot of SO good Books, Drapery, Clothing, Funcy Goods, V .U Carpets, Loo and Square Tables. &c„ &o. S 'n '..,_... v. -:" . i-Vai b- — ————--:® (Continued on Fourth Paare.)