saw present had presented him with a little bill over his Max business, but he was thankful

to say that notwithstanding his flax specula tions he had not had to appear before his excellent friend on his right, Judge Beckham. (Loud laughter and cheers.) He would drink to " The Mercantile Interests of Auckland." Band, "A March." Mr G. Yon der Heyde responded on behalf of the mercantile interests. He said that after the eloquent speech of Captain Logan it was a difficult thing to respond in such elegant terms ; but he was sure that he was expressing the opinion of the whole of the mercantile community by saying that he hoped Captain Logan would settle down amongst them. He regretted the bad specu lation of Captain Logan's, but he hoped it would be the only one. The regularity in the passages of the Hero, her excellent '^^SmjOilation, and the courtesy and care of *"*~>t captain^ all .testified to the high qualities of tw«ix guest. Had it not have been for the

unfortunate mishap to the Hero the present

company would not have had the pleasure of meeting him there to-night; so that it was perhaps necessary to have lost Captain Logan for the three months to be able to appreciate the value of his service. He would conclude by thanking Captain Logan for the cordial manner in which he had proposed the toast. Mr Shera rose to propose the next toast. He was sure the company would agree with him in wishing prosperity to the agricultu ralists of the province. He was confident that with skill, pluck, hard work, and capi tal amongst the agriculturalists the province would become one of the first in the colony ; and the work that the agricultural interests were accomplishing would be a sure gua rantee of the future success of the colony. He -would propose the '' Agricultural In terests." Band —" The Farmer's Boy." Mr Robert Graham, on behalf of the Agri cultural interests, begged to thank the com pany most sincerely for the manner in which the toast had been drank. He said that the agricultural communities had had great diffi culties to encounter, which had prevented them from being so prosperous as they should wish to be. However, with the Native dif ficulty settled, roads into the interior opened, bridges built, and railways formed, there was a bright future in store for them. He was happy to say that he had been one of them. If Captain Logan had been unsuccessful in liis commercial speculations he would, advise him to turn his attention to agriculture (laughter); he would not regret it, and the farmer would treat him properly and act honestly towards him.

Mr W. J. Hurst also returned thanks, but thought it unnecessary to say much after the ability shown by the gentleman who had preceded him. He would venture however to suggest that failing both commercial and agricultural pursuits Captain Logan should turn his attention to mining. (Loud laughter). Narrow-minded, agriculturalists had said, "Oh, oh". He would repeat, some narrow-minded agriculturalists had said that it would have been better for the colony if gold hail never been discovered, but in this he could not agree. There was no doubt that his frieiyl Mr Beveridge would respond to the toast he was now aboiit to propose, and would do so with that forensic ability, so natural to him that it woiikl be needless to say more than propose the health of that industry which the province of Auckland was bound up, viz., "The Mining Interests." Band: "Work Boys' Work." Mi" Beveridge rose amidst loud cheers to respond. He said he could scarcely under stand why he should have been called on to respond to this toast. There were others present who could do so much better than himself. (No, no). He could see Mr Totliill, who represented nearly all the best claims on the Thames goldfields, and he was more competent to reply. He would, considering that he had the honor of representing the goldfields in the Provincial Coiuicil, however, respond. It had been said, and very properly so, that the goldfields had been the making of New Zealand. It was very true that great treasures had been taken out of the bowels of the earth which had enriched the colony. There was no no doubt speculatoi's had burnt their fingers, which now caused the goldfields to be abused; but nevertheless there were others who had gone into mining for the purpose of develop ing the goldfields, and they had no cause to regret their determination. Mr Miller then proposed "The Ladies'." Band, "Power of Love." Mr. Cogswell responded on behalf of the ladies in a very humorous speech, and was greeted with loud applause during its delivery.

The Mayor said there was one toast they had omitted, and that was '' The officers of the steamship Hero," who were known and much in Auckland. Band, "The Eng

Mr Bennett, chief engineer, in the absence of the chief officer, responded in a neat and appropriate speech. Mr E. Bennett then gave "The Press," which, was duly responded to by Mr Brett. Captain Logan proposed the health of his worthy and esteemed friend his Worship the Mayor. Band, "For he's a jolly good fellow."

The Mayor responded and toasted the Banquet Committee. This was duly responded to by Mr E,. Whitson, when the company separated at half-past ten to the strains of " God Save the Queen." The banquet was a great success, and the pleasure of the gathering was further enhanced by the admirable selections of music.

A GRUMBLE.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sib, —In my daily peregrinations from Queen street to Symonds-streettwo or three things have struck me as requiring some explanation which you can perhaps give. The first instance is that of the work-shops of the City Council. Now, although by a by-law ratepayers are compelled to build either of stone or ironf yet the makers of such law are allowed to break it with impunity, and build of wood. Now, sir, I think this is a great shame, as only the other day a poor man was compelled to pull down a wooden structure, which he had commenced to build, by these very men. Continuing my way up Barrack and^ through Abercrombie street I am BfT(c?il\(especially of evenings) with drunk ■3-lw!rSg» anc* brawls of every description, aix3?«..prtnied by the vilest language. Sun day or week day drink is obtainable from the hotel near, and children of tender age are to be seen running as late as eleven o'clock at night for drink. A policeman is a rarity that is treated as a show, and takes care not to interfere, but to skedaddle as fast as possible. One is much needed to be on patrol night and clay, as there are many respectable people living near in order to have easy access to their places of business. The third and last grievance that I shall trouble you with is the unfinished state in winch Symonds street has been left—l refer to the path in front of Partington's manufactury —which seems to be a permanency, and sadly mars the really great improvements which otherwise would be. Hoping that some of your readers will be able to explain away these inconsisten cies I apologise for troubling you.—Yours, &c, X.

GILES' TRIP TO LONDON: A Farm Labourer's First Peep at the World.

By the Village Schoolmaster.

CHAPTER XI

OFF HOME —GILES MEETS WITH VARIOUS OLD ACQUAINTANCES ON THE ROAD — HE GETS BACK TO THE VILLAGE, TAKES

THE FARM, HARRIES SAIREY, AND MAKES

EVERYTHING EIGHT ALL ROUND

The next mornin', almost as sune as it was daylight, there was Sairey and the tall footman with the tall footman's wife at my lodgings.

4 We are come to see ye saafe off, Mr. Hobbins,' he ses, ' and as it is a long way back agin, and as I thowt ye wouldn't like Sairey to come hoam aloan, nor yit for me to 'scort her, I 'a browt my gude lady to kaap her company.' ' Oh, ye be werry kind,' I ses, ' and a deuced sight better chap than I thowt ye was.'

' Well. Mr. .Bobbins,' he ses, ' there be one thing yow and I will agree about, thow we cudn't put our bosses' hids to gether over the Edication Act, and that is consarnin 1 Sairey, for she be one o' the best gals that ever stepped in shue-leather, and my wife'U be rarely sorry to miss her, for she 'a bin as gude as a sister to her.'

Arter being crowded up among the workmen o' Lunnen like sheep in a pen in the underground railway for naarly a hour, we got out at the werry station where I fust got in wan that little rascal of a boy showed me the way. In about a quarter of a hour we got to the plaace where I was to to take nay ticket for to git to Norwich. Here I was pushed and crowded and squaaged till naarly all the breath was out o' my body, and at laast, arter seeing two or three set-tews and a half-dozen rows, and being frightened a'most out o' my wits by the scraams of fainting women, I got my ticket, won dering whether all the wise hids among the paaple o' the Eastern Counties Railway cudn't contrive some less ill-convenient way o' waiting on their customers. As nobody cud go on to the platform athowt a ticket, I had to say ' Good by' to 'em all afore I got into the carriage. I can't tell'ee how I felt wan Sairey weant away wiping her eyes, and I ses to her, ' Doan't fret gal ; as sune as ye git hoam we'll hey the banns put up, and on Miehselmas-day, fall go right, we'll taake the faarm, and one another tew for better and for wus.'

'Taant worth while telling ye anything about the journey hoam by the railway, till we got to that town where I towd ye Betsy Sparkler lived. There arter going throw that great black hole where I see the train that left me behind dash into when I corned up, we had to stop for a little time, and I got out on to the plat form. The fust man that I clapped eyes on was my twenty stun friend and I ses, ' Hullo! here ye be agin.' I poked my hand -where I owt to 'a felt his ribs, and I ses/ Why, yow 'a put on another half-stun since I seed ye laast waak.'

'Dv ye think so ? ' he ses; ' that's wot they all tell me. Every time the see me they say I a' growed six inches bigger.'

' Now,' I ses, ' I'm 'tarmined to ask ye. Luke 'ere, is this the paaper yow wrote for me at the Poast-eiHce to send by tallergraf ? '

' Not a bit on it,' he ses ; ' that's not my writing.' ' Well,' I ses, ' that's wot they sent at any rate.'

' My dear feller,' he ses, •we write on one piece o paaper at one end, and they write on another piece at the other end.'

' But how on aarth,' Ises, ' did the know up there wot yow wrote down here?'

' Well,' lie ses, ' I thowt yow knew all about that —the wires tell 'em.' I was jest scratching my head, and felt more puzzled 'n ever, wan he ses, ' Come, I'm glad to se ye batk. I didn't ask ye wan ye wore here afore, but yow're gude for a haarf-pint, aant ye ? ' ' Yes,' I ses, ' or for two or three uther.' ' Come in 'ere. then,' he ses, ' yow aanl afraad o' the plaace, are ye ?'

* Not in the least,' I ses. ' for I 'a sin a thing or tew since then.' We walked straight into the 'frashment rume, and there was the werry young lady that I gave the eight shillings tv for the sane: wedges. She larfed, and she ses, ' Back agin, sir? I hope ye're well, sir.'

' Gude mornin',' I ses, ' young lady. I maade a rare fuss about that eight shil lin's but since then there's twalve pounds goae in the underground railway, one pound seventeen and sixpence in the p'leece court, and five pound in the Z'loogical Gardens, makin' eighten pound seventeen and sixpence all for nothin', be sides my watch that master^ guv three pound ten for. But never mind, ' I ses, ' therejs more where that come from, and jest (paw us a couple o' glasses o' yer be|st.' They wore on the counter in the twink ling of an eye, and my weighty friend ses, ' Drop off gude stuff this ; I know the flavour of it in a moment, for in my ycimcr days I was browt up among it, and 1 'a never forgot th like it.'

• Why,' I ses, ' that's wot make ye so fat.,

' Bor,' he ses, ' if I thowt it wa3 that, I'd give it up at once. It's gude temper that dv it. It's a wonnerful illconvenience sometimes thow. I'll tell yow a story about it, as yow 'a got five minutes to spare, and we can hey the glasses filled agin. Not long ago,' he ses, ' there was a 'scursion by staamboat on a Sunday from here to a watering-place not a hundred miles off, and I thowt I should like to go. Well, I bowt a ticket, and these fellows about here come to haar on't and they managed to write a letter and got it spread all over the plaace that the claimant in the Tichborne case was a-coming there by sfaam-boat, like Wyndham, in disguise as a railway servant. Vow know about the claiment in the Tichborne case, doant ye ?' ' Yes ' he ses. ' pretty fat,"' but not equal to me. Well, they set that afloat all over the plaace, and dash me if all the pa arsons in the town, didn't wonder wot had become of their congregations, for all the pews wor empty, and thousands o' paaple had got to the landing plaace. As sune as ever they caught sight o' me they called out, ' There he be —there's a corpus for ye ?' and they set up a regular hooray. The moment I set a foot on shore, half a dozen on 'em caught me up and popped me into a carriage they had got ready, and dragged me off to the hid hotel, and carried me upstairs into one o' the grandest rumes in the building. Wot it all meant I didn t know no more'n the

man in the moon. Whenever I tried to spaake, they drowned my woice with their hoorays, and called out that they knowed me well enough. Then there corned tew or three deputations wishing I might sune hey my rights, and saying that if the Judge and Jury had known wot raal work was, and hadn't been afraid o' doing their duty, I should 'a had 'em all ready. Then a cove came up to me and said as I saamed to 'a forgotten my French, he coach me up in it for a couple o' quid. Another chap who was a professor of languages came and said he had a large experience, and he'd taachme the differs atwain Graak and Latin, as I didn't saame to knowifc .Then there corned five o' the most willanous looking chaps I ever see, and they said if I laid them clown a fiver aach, they'd sware they got saved along'o me in the Bella. 'Wot!' I ses, 'dv yow taake me for Sir ftoger Tichborne ?' 'O of course we dv,' they ses yo\i are Sir Eoger, safe enough.' 'Not a bit on't !' I ses ? I'm haalf as big agin as 'im.' Well, how I should 'a got out 'o that mess I dunno' if tew o' my mates that had bin at the bottom o' the mischief hadn't come forrard towel 'em who I was, As it was I had to pay pretty stiffish for the price o' the rume, and glad I was to get out on it at that rate.' 'Well,' I ses, arter he had done, ' 'tis a interesting story. Could yow taake an other glass r I never were known to refuse sech. a thing in my life,' he ses, ' and I hope I never shall.' ' Fill 'em up agin, then,' I ses to the young lady ; ' but there's the bell and I ain't going to be left wi' the rum paaple of this town any more. So good bye But,' 1 ses, 'if ye think on't wdl yow drink the health of a young woman named Saireyon Owd Mickaclmas day, the 11th o' October ?' 'Not a doubt on it,' he ses ' and in the best I can tu.' As he said the last word, I jumped into the train, and we were off. We kept on comfortably enough for a pretty long time, and 1 fell fast aslaap till we corned to a stop, wan I woke up 'and haard the same serious solemn woice as I haard wan I coined up a given' out out the Mathodist hytnn, 'Hullo,' I ses to myself, as I sat listenin' to him, ' with all his chaanges here, he's 'a chaaged the mater,' Presently he comes to my car riage and ses as grave as a paarson : Change here For Newmarket, Cambridge, and Ely, Elmswell, Thurston, and Bury : — Bury, Thurston, ami Elmswell, Ely, Cambridge, and Newmarket, Change here ! 'How's this ?' I ses. ' Wan I corned up a waak ago. you guv out tew lines long matter, and now you've guv out five or six lines pekewlar mater.' ' Well,' he ses, , the fact on it is yow want a little sort o' wariety on this line ; so ye doant git it one thing, I try to give it to ye in another.' 'Could yow drink a young woman's health ? I ses, ' That depends,' he ses with a twinkle in his eye. ' Well",' I ses, ' I 'a got the change here out o* mntsen pound that 'a gonu to the dawgs since I BPed yow laast—its on'y half-a -crown; but if yow think on't on Owd Michaelmas day, October 11th,' I ses, ' prc haps yow'll dv it.' ' All right,' he ses, 'I oant forget it,' and off he weunt to give out his iinea to tlie rest. Arter about another hour's ride. I begun to see the staaples find and 'spires that I membt-red seeing wan I fust started off by railway, and I s>i-s, ' Thats the owd city.' 1 then began to think how I was to gib hoam, and I recollected it was the wery day wan the carrier'e cart'-coaied from ilie city throw the village, bo I 'tarmined to go by iliat. I was a-going along down down a bread place where I seed a sfaty that luked esack iy like the man in the cocked hat on that ugly hoss in the paark at Lunnen, wan who should I maat bat the same smart little chap with the gold letters on his cap that I bought the news paper on wan I fust corned into town. He was looking as serious as a judge and as quiet as a lamb. ' Hollo j' I ses, ' wots amis s?' ' Nothing wotever,' he s.es 'Well,' I ses, 'you've lost your woico at any rate. How about your niorniu' paapers?' . ' Mornin 1 paupers, sir,' he ses, ' all sowd hours ago. I might 'a sowd scores more if I'd had 'em.' ' I rayther wanted one,' I ses, ' to take hoam and show the folks.' ' Well,' he ses, ' will ye bo here to-morror mornin'?' 'I doant think I shall,' I ses. 'If yow wor, and wor anywhere iviihin the sound o' them bells,' he ses, a-pintin' to a great charch stanple opposite, ' afore eight o'clock tomorrer mornin' yo'd haar about them paapers, whether ye wore aslaap or awake. But we can send 'em by past, ye know.' ' Can je?v I ses. 'Well I'll talk to Sairey about it, and arrer Owd Michaelmas Day, October 11th, we'll hey it. Gude bye,' I ses, 'yow'll be sure to liaar from me, for there'll bo be a weddin' to put in it' Some c' the paaple in the city wanted mo to stop and see the Kgsibition and the 'him nuted fountain, where the water saaned to be all a-fire ; but I said, ' JSTo j I 'a sin quite enough o' Egsibitionsi for fhis yau-r, and I bwt to 'a known better than to laave niasister ail thisftime just about harvest. 1 know he waul me hoam and I'm 'tarmined to go. So I corned straight off in the carrier's carfc, and as sune as I seed the old charch agin, and the green, and my grandmother's white cottage, I felt I dunno' how, sort o' overcame like. It saamfd as if I had been away for yaars. Owd Tip yelped and barked like a mad dawg, and the wery sow saamed to know me, and grunted wi' joy when I scratched her back. Since then, I aunt had an ours rest. Every one in the village wanted to know how I got on, and would not be quiet till I told 'em But now 'tis all wrote out., and I hope they'll be satisfied, and buy it and raad it. The day arter I corned home,' master went wi' me up to the squiro's and lie spoke an for me like a rual gentleman, and I'm to hey and go in on Michaelmas Day. Next waak Sairey will be hoam, and the banns will be put up at once, and we are going to be married on the same day that I prophseied. Betsy Sparkler is a-coming, and is a-going to bo the brides maid. The tall footman and his wife are coming and are going to stop for a waak. The cask o' ale is ordered to be sent to my. friend at the Tower o' Lunnen. So. everything is made right all round. We eh all hey a walk's fun, and then we shall set to hud wuk, and Sairy'll be busy about her milk and butter and cbaase, and I shall be arter my business in the fields. It's a long lane that 'a got no taming, so I 'a hired owd Jack .Row, and I'am going to give 'im another ch.aance.to git and be 'speotable. The only thing I ask of all who raad thiß story is that at about eleven o'clock on the 11 th of October, Owe Michaelmas Day, they'll drink the health o' Sairey in a glass o' the best stuff they can ay their hands on. {Will be concluded in the next chapter.)

Mosgiel Tweeds, of Otago manufacture, are now in demand, in the London market. They are a decided novelty, and of excellent quality ; and yet at a distance of 16,000 miles from the place where they are produced, and from the people whose interest and profit it is to prefer the home production to the imported article, their excellence is discerned and appreciated before we bestow even a passing notice on the child of our own industry. Truly a Prbphet hath no honor inghis own country ; but it is not " colonial" to " sneeze at" a profit. The time has come when the nether extremities of every New Zealand man and boy should be clothed in stuff of the homo production. Samuel Coombes has just received a parcel of the above Tweeds from the manufactory, and not only hopes that they will be extensively sought for, but expects every public spirited man to " go in" for at leastone pair of Mosgiel Tweed Trousers.

the BsVayrara star, Thursday September ie,-isga



Late Advertisements. MUTUAL MINING INVESTMENT COMPANY (Limited). nHHE Transfer Books will be Closed ~S- on Monday, 23rd hist., at noon, and remain Closed until Thursday, 20th inst., at noon, when a Dividend of Ten Shillings per Share will be payable at the office of the Company, 27, Insurance Buildings, Qucen-sti eet. RICHARD CARTWBIGHT, Sept. 10, 1872. Secretary. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ST. BARNABAS' POINT. Harbour Board Office, September 18, 1872. HPENDERS for the Occupation of St. JL Barnabas Point will be received on Tuesday, the 24th instant, up to two o'clock p.m. Further particulars can be obtained at the office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for St. Barnabas Point." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. , FOE SYDINEY AND MELBOURNE. ' weaawaiiiv-j/,./ ipj ie p as^ au j ]^ aV orite s.s. Hero, Captain T. Lohan, will leave the Queen-street Wharf as above on THIS DAY, 10th inst at 5 p.m. The bedding lias been renewed, and an experienced Surgeon will accompany the vessel to satisfy any doubts in the minds of passenger?. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK AND CO., Agents, Auolr'and ; Or, to R. S. LEDGER, Agent, Grahamstown, Thames. High street, Auckland, September 19, 1872. Wanted. WANTED, a few strong and smart Laborers.— Apply Union Sash and Door Co., Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, Tenders for Printing WHO'S WHO? Particulars, on written application, "Asmodens," Star office. TO BOOKSELLERS--"Wanted to negotiate for Sale entire edition WHO'S WHO ? —" Asmodeus," Star office. WANTED, two first-class Salesmen for the Clothing business.—Apply to Samuel Coombes, No. 80, Queen-street WANTED, a Patent Lift, suitable for a store.- Apply to^llice of this paper. WANTED, two Housemaids for City Hotel (one middle-aged); wages liberal; references required. A Housemaid for the Thames ; a Man to garden, &c: a Nurse GirL—Hannaford's Registry. High-street. WANTED to Borrow, £10, for six months, on personal security ; payable by in stalments. Address W.J., Post-ollice. WANTED, a General Female Servavant. — Apply at the National Mart. WANTB D, good Tailors and Tailoresses ; highest wages given.—Apply to Wm. Possknxiskie ifc Co., opposite Post-oflice, Short land street. WANTED to Sell, New and Second-hand Sewing Machines, at . the Fitti.ig .Shop, Vulcan lane. A Paragon (Scotch made) Tailor's Machine ; a Wheeler and Wilson ; a Wilcox and Gibbs : a Graver and Baker, and several new and second-hand Machines. Repairs done. WSTIMPSON begs to inform his • friends and the public generally that, hav ing Purchased the Business lately carried on by Pritchard & Co., Karangahape Road, Newton, he hopes, by strict attention to business; and particularly by supplying a piime article at the lowest current rate, to obtain v. fair share Of patronage and support. WANTED to Rent, a six or seven roomed House in Parnell or Graf ton road : must have a good view of the harbour.-—Apply at the Star office. W^ANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house street, Auckland Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard. Coroinandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports and deep water for loading. PURE Brahma Pootras; dark variety. Eggs for setting from imported stock. — Somejiville, Grocer, Queen street. — The superiority of this breed over every other imported into this colony is fully established ; unrivalled as winter layers. WANTED, a O-neral Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Tiasdovj-n*, Baker, Queen street. WANTED, Purchasers of the Newest Style Black Silk Velvet Jackets, Waterproof Cloaks, and Millinery, at Cost Price, at R. W. Dvson s, 220, Queen street, who must clear oix% o% make room for the new tenant. rf3T Opposite the United Service Hotel. WA NT ED KN O WN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED, Visitors from the Coun try to call at R. W. Dyson's, 220, Queen stroet, and secure some of the Unheard-of Bargains in Drapery, Clothing, Hats, Caps, etc., etc., which must be cleared in a few weeks as the premises are let to another tenant. Observe: R. W. Dyson, 220, Queen street, corner of Wellesley treet, opposite United-Service Hotel. WANTED the Parents of Auckland to know that Mr Biiabazon is the only Ist Class Certificated Teacher in town, and that his pupils are the only ones taught to work Practice, Interest, and Fractions, by seven or eight different methods. Time will, prove. Address :—Union street. TU ANTED the following important V T fact communicated to the Ladies: K. W. Dyson, 220, Queen street, has just received another and very Choice Assortment of Ladies' Under-clothing, Corsets, Nightcaps, and Baby Wares, including Hoods, Hats, Ropes; Frocks, and every requisite for Infants, which he is selling at cost price, on account of his premises being let, and therefore necessitating his clearing out for the new tenant. ■ : 83T K. W. Dyson, opposite the TJnited Service Hotel



Wanted. WANTED, known that a Splendid Shipment of New and Choice Millinery and Fancy Goods is just to hand at 11. W. Dyson's, who is Clearing them Out at Cost Price to make room for new tenant of the premises. BS~ No. 220, Queen street, corner of Wellesley street WANTED KNOWN, that the undersigned has on sale a large stock o well assorted Timber, Planed, Tongued and Grooved: •/. : i rough, in first and second-class. Timber yards : Custom house street; and the Shed, Breakwater Road. For further particulars apply to Mr. GeoBUE G ILointTttT ; or C. A. HABBIrt. Auckland, September 0, 1872. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, and Tiles ' WANTED, Purchasers for the above. Sold and delivered at the lowest ates from the yard at the Firewood Wharf. Con tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All orders to be adttressed to W. Exjiby, junction of Queen and Grey streets. Sole agent for the Whan brickmakers. Entertainments. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. The following Lectures wi'l be delivered in connec tion with the Mechanics' Institute, in the Hall of that Institution :— THURSDAY, September 19—" On the Ridiculous ;" by Mr. ft. M. Reed. TUESDAY, September 2-1 -" The English Lan guage : Its History, past and present;" by Mr. 11. 'WoKTIIINIiTOX. j?i TUESDAY, October 1—" Reminiscences of a Colo nial Journalist ;" by Mr. James Browne. TUESDAY, October 8—" The Character and AVrit ings of W. Cobbett;" by Mr Blacksian. Commencing at 8 o'clock. Admission to each Lec ture, Cd. ■■ p H O R A L HALL.; TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), EVENING, The Opera of "COX AND BOX," by the South Pacific Opera Company, To be followed by a Farce. Admission : 2s C>d (to bo devoted to Hall Building Fund). Tickets to be had of Messrs Upton and Co. "pitINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee—Mr. P. Vbaonizan. The Lessee has great pleasure in announcing that ho has succeeded in making an engagement with that youthful, graceful, and accomplished artiste MISS ROSE EVANS, who, after an absence of two years, has returned from a most successful tour of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Miss Rose Evans will appear on SATURDAY EVENING next, September 21, in the new and Sensational 1 >rama of " QUITE ALONE," and will be supported by the best company that has appeared in Auckland for some time. Dress Circle, 3s ; Sta"s, 2s ; Pit, Is ■ p I T V II ALL. LAST NIGHT BUT ONE. THIS (THBESIiAY) EVENING, SEPTEMBER 19. MR EN DERBY JACKSON'S LONDON STAR OOMIQUE COMPANY, Consisting of MR HARRY RICKARDS, The Greatest Comic Singer in the World ; MISS CARRIE RICKARDS, Burlesque ; MR HENRY HALLAM, Tenor ; and MRS M. E. MITCHELL, Soprano, Will appear as above in AN'ENTIRE NJiW PROGRAMME. Prices of Admission -Reserved Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats. Is. Seats secured at Upton's. ■ Doors open at 7.30 ; commence precisely at 8 o'clock. Carriages ordered at 10.30 o'clock. N.B.— TO-MORROW (Friday) EVENING, Sep tember 20, the last night of the season, Benefit of Mr Enderby Jackson, under the patronage of Major Gordon and the oiliccrs of the Volunteer Forces. SOCIAL EVENING, in the Music Hall, Symonds street, THIS (Thursday) EVEN ING, September 10. Tea at 0.30, at 7.30 will com mence Music, Readings, etc., including a Reading by Miss Aitken and the Duet from "11 Trovatore,1' by Madame and Mr Winter. Admission, Is Cd. T> RINCE OF WALES THEATRE THIS (THURSDAY) EVE NIN Gr, September 19, 1872, COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MRS. W. RYA N. FEA.TIC TROUPE ! CASE OF PICKLES AND THE LADY AND THE DEVIL. PIT—ONE SHILLING. Meetings- ROYAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE LODGE No. 2. : rpiiE Regular Monthly Meeting of JL the above Lodge will be held in the Protestant Hall, Karangahape road, Newton, on FRIDAY EVENING, the 20th instant, at half-past seven. Visiting brethren are invited to attend. W. J. SUITER, W.M. Sept. 18, 1572. Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for two or three Gentlemen. —Apply to Mrs Stanley, below Mr Lyle's, Wellington-street. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.— Two or three Gentlemen can be accommodated vfrithßoardand Residence or partial Board in a healthy part of the city. Terms moderate.—Apply to Mrs Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church ST. LEONARD'S HOUSE, Parnell Rise. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE. pOMFORTABLE Board and Resi- V_^ dence, for one or two Gentlemen, in a conevnient and healthy locality. Terms moderate. For refer nee and address apply at office of this paper. LODG-INGS, Furnished or Un furnished, North Shore, on the Beach, half-way between the two Wharves, by Mrs Adams.—For fur ther particulars apply at this office. ONE or two Gentlemen can be accommodated -with Board and Residence.— Apply to Mrs A. Vossett, Graton road. Pianofortes and Harmoniums. MR. J. BROWN, Karangahape Road, begs to announce that (in order to make room for a consignment of instruments per Robert Henderson) he" will sell the following new instruments as follows :— & s d 1 Tricord Piano, in Polished Oak Case, with all the latest improvements .. 33 0 0 1 Eleven-stop Harmonium, in Rose wood Case, by Alexandre .. .. 33 0 0 1 Three-stop Harmonium, in polished . Walnut Case, by Alexandre .. 18 0 0



Miscellaneous. NOTICE, f # & IT. 000 KB , CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &c, Beg to inform their Friends and the Public that they have REMOVED to those more Central and Com modious premises NO. 148, QUEEN STREET, (CORNER OF VICTORIA STREET). PURE MIL X—Domain Dairy supplies pure grass fed undiluted Milk warm from the Cow thrice daily, by trustworthy lads showing " Domain Dairy " on their cans ; or milked in own jugs for invalids, morning and evening, at the layers, Abercrombie street, near Symonds street. Orders by letter promptly attended to. Well-bred Cows (near calving) for Sale. rpHE "Bay of Plenty Times," a JL " Biweekly Paper, published at Tauranga. Advertisements and Subscribers' Names received at the office of this paper. AMERICAN RESTAURANT, Corner of Queen and West Queen Streets. THE undersigned having leased the above Premises, gives notice to his patrons and the public that he is now prepared to serve meals in a style not to be excelled in the Colonies, at moderate charges. Parties wishing meals, sandwiches, &c, sent out, can be supplied at any moment. Luncheon (private rooms upstairs), 1 o'clock. . Restaurant open from C o'clock a m until 12 o'clock p m daily. Newspapers and Periodicals from all parts of the world, free. Oysters served in every style. LEWIS KELLY, Proprietor. AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). PROSPECTUSES and Forms of Applica tion for Shares to be had from Me O. Lewis, Canvasser ; or from the undersigned. M. NICCOL, Secretary. pHAiRTTABLB FUND in aid of the \J Widow and Children of the late Chief Officer of the City of Auckland (Mr. Milne), who was drowned during the passage of the vessel fiom England. Sub scriptions Lists are open at the newspapers offices, and on board the City of Auckland. TUST ARRIVED IN SPLENDID CONDITION, Per Dozen Per Dozen Quarts. Pints. Whitbread's London Stout.. 10s 6d 6s Ocl Meux's London Porter.. .. ?s Cd 5s Cd • MOORE & CO., WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, 5, QUEEN-STREET. ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE. PEA NUTS! PEA NUTS! STIMULATING and highly nutritious. No one should be without a pocketful. A certain cure for ennui.— Marshall, Fruiterer, Queen street, next Vaile's. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. . >/' OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS STORE, HOUSE SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATING, 57, QUEEN-STREET. J. HENDERSON, IN returning thanks to his friends and customers for past favours, wishes to inform them that he has REMOVED to the above address, and respectfully solicits a continuance of, their liberal patronage. m- ho' s who? BILL OF FARE: Soups Will be found, we are afraid, a rather maigre display, viz. :— Water Works, Dry Docks, Floating Docks, and Doch-an-dorus. N.B. —For Felon's Dock, refer to the grandes entrees a la Supreme, which doesn't appear. Fish. A detailed and scaly description of most of the queer ash and thirsty soles of the plaice. Written in a era&bed hand. Roast Joints. Under this head we propose to road everything and everybody we can spit (on) over a slow fire. We won't mention names. Sweets. A long digression upon the flavor of the Sweets of Office, as exemplified in the experience of Billet holders, General and Provincial; accompanied by a Post-office Guide. ■ Game. Anything we- can make game of. We expect to bring down many a fat bird with a good shot. Lean birds must feel themselves nattered if winged by our harmless fire. Entrees. A list of those who have the entree to society, to gether with an account of their family—rise and descent—and of the noble deeds of their ancestors and progeny. \* Cheese. Everyone who buys the book. Dessert. We will approach the finish by hoping that every body will get their deserts, in which case we shall obtain reputation and solid remuneration. At present we shall refrain from naming the dishes we intend to place on the table at this part of the entertainment. Wines. Finally we hope that there will be" no w/wiies after the pungent remarks we intend to make ; but that the generous spirit we shall infuse into the pages of our little pamphlet will exhilirate the most sober among our critics, and intoxicate with delight the most ardent of our supporters. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, August 30, 1872. IT is hereby notified that Tenders, in writing, will be received at this Office until I Twelve o'clock noon on SATURDAY, the 28th day of . September proximo, for a Lease, for a term of Five j Years of the Common School Reserve, specified in the j Schedule hereunder. JOSEPH MAY, Deputy-Superintendent. Schedule. JLot 74, Section 16, Suburbs of Auckland, Remuera, containing 5 acres and 11 perches (more or less), I j adjoining the residence of Mr Henry Ellis. TO MUSICIANS.—Wanted, a Man to lead and arrange music for a Brass Band.— Apply, stating terms, to X.Y.Z., Star office. !' RE-OPENED, I DUSSELL'S DINING- EOOMS, ! WELLESLEY-STREET EAST j; (Opposite Golden Crown Brewery). j MEALS AT ALL HOURS, jj Gd.'EACH,



Boots and Shoes. SELLING- OFF! BELLIJSG- OFF! FOR ONE MONTH ONLY.' AT Greatly Reduced Prices. T. ELLISON TS now Selling Off his Large Stock OF BOOTS* SHOES For One Month Only, AT EXTRAORDINARILY LOW PRICES : Men's Colonial Elastic Boots reduced from 15s to 11s per pail- Men's Colonial Blucher Boots, reduced from 10s i© 7s per paii- Ladies' Leather Colonial -Elastics, reduced from 12s to Ss per pair Ladies' Leather Colonial Balmoral, reduced from 10s to 7s per pair Ladies' White Kid and Satin Boots, equally cheap Children s Leather Colonial Boots, reduced from 4s to 2s Cd per pah- Boys' Leather Color ial Boots, reduced from Cs to 3s Gd per pair COME EARLY AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES. T. ELLISON, 8, QUEEN STREET. N-B—Boots and Shoes mp.de to order on the premises. To Let. "~~~~~~" fPO LET, a four - roomed Cottage, _1_ overlooking Queen street wharf. — Samuel Cochrane and Son. TO LET, a Bakery and Store in a Country town : doing a good business ; to let for a term of years at a low rent. For particulars apply to THOMAS MACKY. Queen-street, September 17, 1872. TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling in Wyndham street, at present in the occupation of Mi-. A. Forbes. —For particulars apply either to P. Darby, Thistle Hotel, or to A. Forbes, Queen or Wyndham streets. TO LET OK SELL, two Houses and Shops in Victoria-street; rent nominal. —Apply to M. Henderson, Architect.. To "be Let, THOSE large and commodious premises in Shortland street, known as " THE LITTLE DUSTPAN." The Stock to be taken at a valuation, or otherwise according to agreenrent. Any persons having any claim against the Proprietor will oblige by sending in their claims on or before the IST OCTOBER; and all parties irdebted to the same are mort respectfully requested to pay their accounts as early as possible. HENRY PROBERT, Proprietor. August 30, 1872. For Sale. FOR SALE, a Sailing Boat, 14 ft. one Outri^gfci.1 Skiff, and oae Open Skiff ; also several Ships' Boats.—Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder. Custom-house street. Tj IBEWOOD, Cut or Uncut, of the JL- best quality, and at lowest rates, on sale by J. CRAIG, Fort street. "WOE SALE, a first-class Lathe, Aj eight-inch centre, double geared, sliding and screw-cutting. Lathese with dog-chuck, tocls, and all the latest improvements ; also with a gap to admit lft. lOin. diameter, by 2ft. Gin. broad from face plate. —For particulars apply to Joseph Townley, Vincent street. r\ N SAL E—. EX CITY OP AUCKLAND. Whiting Currants Muscatel Raisins New Figs Sultana Raisins Jordan Almonds Keiller's Marmalade Colman's Starch Vestas, Etc., Etc., Etc. EX HERO, Sample packages of New Season's Tea, ex Acacia, comprising some of the finest numbers in the cargo. H. B. MOETO 3ST, Auctions. TO-MOEEOW, Noon. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT ARTHUR'S MART. POULTRY — Fowls, Duck, Tur ■JL keys, Pigeons, Imported Brahma Fowls (1 cock and 2 hens). Also, from the stock of T. Weston, Esq., Epsom, 4 pens Superior Polish Fowls ptODUCE—FIour, Bran, Pig 3* Feed, Potatoes, Butter, Cheese, Bacon and Hams, Beef, Dates, : Oranges, etc. GROCERIES (Assorted)— Sugar, etc. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS (New and Second-hand). MONDAST, SEPTEMBER 23. BOOKS! BOOKS.'! HPHE Subscribers will sell at the JL Rooms, Fort-street, on Monday, 23rd instant, at Eleven o'clock, 250 VOLUMES BOOKS on Theological, Obstetric, and Entertaining Subjects. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. DRAWING-ROOM BILLIARD TABLE, WASHING &#IANGLING MACHINE, &c, !* &c, &c. THE Subscribers will sell at their rooms, Fort-street, on Friday, 20th instant, at Eleven o'clock, DRAWING - ROOM BILLIARD TABLE, Cues, Balls, and Marking Board ; Office Table, Couch arid Six Chairs, Loo Tables, Single Iron Bedstead, Office Chairs, a first-class Washing and Mangling Machine, and an assortment of useful Household Furniture, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers