WMI^G BY TORCHLIGHT. MAIL STE.V EOR HOI £ figbj or uged t0 be? often . TJs-n-^y torch lights on the sand flats .. me warm summer nights when thero is no moon. Torches are made out of dry ti tree scrub, or what is much better the resinous heart of kahika, rimu, or matae trees, called Kapara ; it makes lighter torches to handle, and burns much longer and more brightly than those made of otter material. The proper time to commence spearing fish is when the young tide begins to flow and gently creeps up on to the extensive gand and mud flats. In calm nights the water is clear and limped, and as you walk with bare feet through it, treading on the soft yielding sand still warm from tbf heat of the sun, your long torch itly burning, well balanced on your -..^^lder, and spenr in hand ready to pence the exciting sport, a thrill of pleasure and sense of freedom passes through you, and most thoroughly you enjoy the fun. I used to make up a party from the village I called " Ours " of about a dozen young fellows,with a proportion of younger ladsto carry our fish, look after the canoes, and do fag. Teweras, devils they were called, a name bestowed on them, being sons of Tohunga's Wizards, who would not let them be spoilt by being baptized; they were nice lads them Devils—very nice lads—and fully com prehended the telegraphic use of the eyes ; and where an English boy would have blundered and spoilt fun_ by hesitating these young imps would divine by intui tion, and make up, by their wit, any deficiencies of your own. Another village stood not far from " Ours," and this I had named " Theirs ;" it was noted for some rather nice-looking native girls who lived there ; and, as a rule, generally speaking, the party would be made up from " Ours" and "Theirs," who, in a long slender racing canoe, in case of accidents and objections, would pull down or up the river, and to where the large flats were. Our costume, donned for these evening excursions, was light and varied, though adapted to the nature of the sport. I used generally to wear a shawl around my waist, descending half-way to my knees ; another one loosely thrown over my shoulder, and fastened under my right arm.soastoleaveit freeto strike. There were golden schnapper fresh from the sea to be speared—think of that ! —fish, too, blue as the ocean's depths. Silver mullet that paused before us, resting lazily for an instant on their transparent fins, sparkling in their beauty, but dazzled by the glare shed from our torches. Ah ! that pause cost you your life, handsome fish ; for at that instant a bright-eyed young °irl darted from under the shadow of our torches, and her spear's point is sent through the poor mullet, who quivers and dies with a wild splash. "Naku, Naku," cries Manu ote Koraha, "bird of the bush" as she is called— for though she was christened and named Aholibamah, after one of Esau's wives, no one ever so forgot what was proper as to call her by it —back she comes with her spoil, and with flushed cheek she gives it to one of the Teweras aforesaid to carry. I nearly lost my life once though. I had left my companions after landing in our canoes and had proceeded down the river, in tending to circle round a good sized flat that was rather raised in the centre, and rejoin my companions on the other side of some mangroves in two hours' time. They shouted out something, I could not hear what, as I moved off. the tide being out and only just on the rise. I passed oyer the bed of a creek without noticing it, struck for the water, and com menced to spear fish. I went on, and rounding the flat headed back again, but the tide had risen and had filled the creek. I was now on its banks, but thought I was on the river bank, and which I knew would have taken me to my comrades, but it soon proved that a sheet of water divided me from them, and I was circling the flat I was on, which was getting smaller and beautifully less as the tide continued to rise ; but of this I was not aware at the time, and as I went round the rising water prevented my seeing my previous footsteps. Presently I saw by the torch-light that I was surrounded with water, and was standing in a circle of uncovered flat ten feet in circum ference, I planted my torch in the mud, and tried all ways, but wherever I went the water deepened to my neck, and I had to return to my torch. I cooed and shouted, but only was answered by the echoes on the river bank ; the water deepened to my middle, it was almost half tide, and rising like a mill dam. I was nearly opposite to our settlement, and about 800 yards distant; the swim was nothing to me. I used often to do more, but I had been in the water a long time, and the air began to get cool, as it does towards morning. I fixed my torch firmly in the mud, fastened my fish to it to bring away the next day, and struck out for the shore. I had not gone two hundred strokes when I was overtaken by a thick fog, that came like a high white wall rolling up the river; this enveloped me, and shut out all from my view, shore, stars, torch-lights ; every thing went. I swam on, keeping as I thought in the direction; I grew tired and weary, but still I kept on. I dived to find bottom only to rise again more tired than before. I turned on my back and rested, but I felt my limbs getting numb. I faintly struck out again, tor I felt my'strength leaving me. I had now been in the water swimming over three hours. A man had been drowned not many weeks since, and I re membered with horrid distinctness, the fearful sight he had presented. I, too, will be like this man, I +hought ; eels will eat me, and herrings '1 nibble my eyes out, and become bad, _.o I won't; I'll pluck up and have another try, and I kicked out again—a floating stick touched me, and I sprang half out of the water in horror as I thought that this might be the eel. My poor mother will never kiss me again I thought (I was but young). My dog will miss me, and the old missionary will be glad, and say it was all the fishing. This last thought put me in a rage, and spurred me to greater exertions, and I paddled on again and on, but it was too much. Its no use any more. I thought; I hope they won't find" me, and that they will be kind to poor Leo, my dog. Such were my thoughts when my chest hit on a warm mud-bank, considerably up the river. I drew myself up, and sat in the mud up to 'my waist. In a short time I found out

where I was, and with difficulty I got home at cock-crow. I got into bed, and for a week afterwards did not get over the cramp. Some will say, " I hope he gave up these excursions." May be ; if so, they are wroii£: I didn't, but enjoyed them more than ever.

THE GREEN HARP MAN.

Wuat lots of fine young fellows Coromandel can afford, They're the pride of all the province, they are upon ray word ; ' But even there, or at the Thames, yon meet but now and then Such a dashing set of fellows as tlie lucky Green Harp man.

Some say they "did a swindle," which is very wrong I'm told; But every one you know sometimes will rogue a bit for gold ; And no matter how they got the cash, with it thoy all make free; So, before all other shareholders, the Green Harp man for me. They say that women do not know their minds long at a time, But I do not think at present there'll be any change in mine ; And if ever I am married, which I will be If I can, No one I'm sure shall get my hand who's not a Green Harp man. 'Tis true 1 do not love him, but then there's to be w ron Hig share of all the profit at " ten ounces to the ton ;" And so I'll make the most of Mm, and place him in the van, Before all other suitors comes the moneyed Green Harp man. Yours, Annie.

Auctions

THE EVENING STAB,, TUESDAY SEPTEMBER -10, 1872.



During the rejoicings at Yarmouth on the occasion of the Prince of Wales, visit the case of a rocket fired from the coast guard station struck a retired man-of-war's man named George Howe, aged 45, killing him on the spot.



Late Advertisements. At TTOKITIKA, FOB K4^^\ -*-*- CLEVELAND BAY. ■S^y^s^l*3 WAMTED TENDERS for Fitting up this vessel to carry One Hundred Passengers to Cleveland Bay. O. W. BINNEY. FEIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. THE Subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by auction at the Breakwater Road, on Friday, September 13, at two o'clock, 50,000 feet Kauri Board and Scantling— 0 x J, 9 11, 9x2, ox 3, 6xl, Gx 2, ox 3, 4x 3, 3x 2. In lots to suit purchasers. LEVI W. EATON, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. HOOAETH. THE Subscribers will sell, at the Rooms, Fort street, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, The Works of Wm. Hogarth, arranged by James ' Heath, R.A., containing 110 Engravings, double-demy size SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. DURATIONAL ESTABLISH MENT FOR YOUNG LADIES, Spaing Vllia, Dedwood. This Seminary is conducted on the same principle as the first English and Continental Establishments, experienced Masters being engaged to instruct in the higher brandies of Education. The next Quarter will commence Ist Oct. Terms on application to the Lady Superintendent, Mrs. W. J. AY. Adbey. WANTED, an experienced G-eneral Servant ; good wa^es given.—Apply to Mr. Potter, Chemist, Queen street, Auckland. TO Shareholders in the Cure Gold mining Company : Having purchased from the Directors £21's worth of the Specimens lately taken from the claim, I am able to supply the public with Brooch Pieces, Earrings, Pins, Studs, Sleeve Link*, Drops, Blocks or Slabs not polished. Warranted from the claim, now cutting. —F. H. Lewison. The City Council Election Sweepstake WILL take place at the Occidental Hotel on THURSDAY, AT NOON. Prizes in proportion to tlie Sweepstake to be awarded to the Three Winning Horses. EDWARD PERKINS, Lodge United Service, 421, LO. AN Emergency Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room, Masonic Hotel, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVEN ING, 10th inst. Hour of meeting, 7.30 o'clock. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order oftheß.M. JAMES C. DOULL, P.M., Secretary. ONE POUND EEWARD.—Lost, on Monday, the 9th, between Upper Symonds street and Pitt street, a Gold Geneva Watch.— The above reward will be paid to any person returning the same to the office of this paper. FOE SALE, a good Box Mangle.— Apply to J. Byrnes, Grocer, Newton Road. NELSON'S CLASS BOOK OF POETRY. SENIOR DIVISION. AT UPTON & COS TTTTANTED, a Servant Girl.—Apply VV to Mrs Holdship, Newton. TO LET, AT PAENELL, that desirable Family Residence now in the occupa tion of R. C. Greenwood, Esq. (lately by Mr Lusk), containing eight rooms ; with stable, garden, orchard, and paddock. ... For particulars apply on the premises ; or to 1 H. S. McKELLAR. ParneU, September 10,1872. To Dentists and Others. GOLD and Silver Wire always on Hand and "or Sale, Gold and Silver Plate always on Hand and for Sale. Quartz from the different gold-bearing reefs. -F. H. LEWiasoN, Queen street, opposite the Union Bank. NOTICE. THE Undersigned beg to inform the miblic that they have commenced business as IVORKING JEWELLERS, ENGRAVERS, DIE sISRS;LAPIDARIES. JEWELLERY WORK £wrvp 69 Oueen street (opposite Southern Cross IfficeV and ENGRAVING AND LAPIDARY DE PARTMENT^ AVellesley street, East, five doors from Dyson's C^^ mzaoLZ AND TEUTENBERG. Auckland, 9th September, 1872. FURNISHED APAETMENTS to let; convenient to Queen street-Apply office of this paper. . rpwO POUNDS EEWARD.—Lost, jJL a Pocket Book, containing a small sum of I money and somo papers of no use to any one but the owner.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving the abtre at the Star office or at the British Hotel.



Spring Election Races. FIVE to One in Pounds, Crowns, or Shillings that no one can place the three Winners. Juat purchased, a lot of Cure Quartz, F, 11. LEWISSON. THE next Parnell Dance takes place on THURSDAY next, the 12th inst. Tickets to be had from the usual Committee. O. M. QUINTAL. 3 Iv^v TTOE TARANAKI, *l,ll\ -"- NELSON, PICTON, WEL jAN|\|\> t.rwrvroN. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. Taranaki, E. Wheeiler, Commander, from the Manukau, im mediately after arrival of Nebraska from Honolulu. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents; A. BARNES, Onehunga; Or, it. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. Wanted- WANTED, a respectable Youth for general oflice and store work ; some experionce requisite.—Apply, with references, to C. and, 8., Post-olftoe. WANTED, a good Housemaid for the Thames. — Apply at the Occidental Hotel To-morrow between nine and ten a.m. WANTED KNOWN, that the undersigned has on sale a large stock of well assorted Timber, Planed, Tongued and Grooved ; also rough, in first and second-class. Timber yards : Custom house street; and the Shed, Breakwater Road. For further particulars apply to Mr. GEORGE Gilohrtst ; or C. A. Harris, Auckland, September 9, 1872. WANTED, a Situation by a new arrival as Nursery Governess ; willing to make herself'generally useful. First-class testimonials. — Apply to F.S., Matron, Albort Barracks. WANTED, a Boy about 15 or IG. —Apply to Mr 0. Williamson, Tobacconist, Queen street. WANTED, a strong girl as General Servant in tlie country.—Apply to Mr Cohen, Cash Palace Store, Queen street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl, not under 10 ij'ears of age; references required.— Apply to Mrs Hemy Gilfillan, Symonds street. WANTED, a Boy to make himself generally useful. —Apply to Fossett's Tea Mart, Grafton Road. WANTED, a four or five-roomed House near town ; good tenant.—Address, stating terms, to L.D., office of this paper. WANTED, a plain Cook.—Apply Owen, Epsom. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply at Captain Cook Hotel, Kyber Pass Road. WANTED, Empty Schnapps and Brandy Bottles.—Apply to T. Fish, Chemist, Princess street. WANTED, a Housekeeper, for the country. One able to milk and attend to the Dairy.— Apply by next Wednesday to E. Bowdex, Somerville's stables. WANTED KNOWN, tbe cheapest, the most extensive, and the greatest variety of Men's and Boys' Clothing in New Zealand at J. Cosgrave & Cos. WANTED to Bent, a six or seven roomed House in the vicinity of Alten road, or Official Bay. —Address to 8.A., Star office. WANTED, a Servant Girl, from from 14 to 10 years of age, to make herself generally useful.- Apply to Mrs Robertson, Flying Squadron Hotel, Newton. 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 addressed to W. Kirby, junction of Queen and Crey streets. Sole agent for the Whau brickmakers. WANTED the following important fact communicated to the Ladies :- R. 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, Robes, 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. K3T R. W. Dyson, opposite the United Service Ilotel WANTED, Purchasers of the Newest Style Black Silk Velvet Jackets, Waterproof Cloaks, and Millinery, at Cost Price, at R. "VV. Dyson s, 220, Queen street, who must clear oul to make room for tlie new tenant. its' Opposite the United Service Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, a Large Stock of Ladies' Black Cloth Mantles, to be disposed of at half price.—.T. Cosgrave and Co. WANTD KNOWN, Largest Stock of Crimean, Silk, and White Dress Shirts in Auckland to choose from.—J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED KNOWN, 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, Queon street, 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 Ilotel. WANTED,, two General Servants. —Apply to Mr Elliott, Swindon Villa, Upper Union street: or at Mrs Anderson's, Beresford street. WANTED KNOWN, the Most Extensive Variety in Gent's Hats, just opened, at J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED, known that a Splendid Shipment of New and Choice Millinery and Francy Goods is just to hand at R. W. Dyson's, who is Clearing them Out at Cost Price to make room for new tenant of the premises. S3T No. 220, Queen street, corner of Wellesley str WANTED the Parents of Auckland to know that Mr Brabazon 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 willjprove. Address: —Union street. WANTED to Sell, Second-hand Sewing Machines, at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan lane. A Simpson Double-action Tailor's Machine, or for light leather wofk ; a Paragon (Scotch made) Tailor's Machine ; a Wheeler and Wilson and other Machines in first-class order. Repairs done. WANTED KNOWN, One Thousand Ladies' Straw Hats for Is, at J. Cosgrave and Cos. WANTED KNOWN, Five Hundred Pieces of Gray Calico, at 31 per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Cos. W U Q ' § WHO?



Wanted. WANTED 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, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports and deep water for loading. Kf\f\ TOILET QUILTS, at 5s Od. S-JKAAs—J. Cosgrave and Co. K(\ PIECES of Black Silk, at 3s 3d *J v./ and 3s od,— J. Cosgrave and Co, Kf\f\ GENTS' Black Cloth Sacs, at tJ\J\J i2s Od.—J. Cosgrave and Co, KQQ DOZEN" of Crimean Shirts, at *JV-jyj 3s Od.—J. Cosgrave and Co, Entertainments. pARNELL HALL. NAVAL BRIGADE MINSTRELS, A Negro Concert Will be given for the BENEFIT OF THE FUNDS THIS EVENING. The performance is under the patronage of Major Gordon and Captain Dargaville, and members of Volunteer Companies. Ball pro gramme after the Entertainment. p I T V HALL, KJ AUCKLAND. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, SEPTEMBER 10. MR ENDERBY JACKSON, who in May, 180S, received tlie honor of having pre sented to both Houses of Parliament, by command of Her most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, a detailed account of his services in forwarding the Cultivation and Practice of Music throughout (ireat Britain, begs to announce that his LONDON STAR COMIQUE COMBINATION will appear in the above Hall THIS EVENING, and the Evenings following, consisting of MR HARRY RICKARDS, The Greatest Comic Singer in the World, who has had the honor of appearing three times before 11.R.11. Prince of Wales of Wales and Suite. MISS CAR IHE RICKARDS, Burlesque ; MR HENRY HALL AM, Tenor ; and MRS M, E, MITCHELL, Soprano Vocalist; Accompanied by an EFFICIENT ORCHESTRA, Leader—Mr Leech. PROGR A M M E, Part I. Quadrille—" Lovely Sydney " (original, composed by Enderby .Jackson,"August, 1i72) .. Band Song--" Come into the Garden, Maud" .. Mr Henry Hallam Song, Comique—" Your mother won't know " .. Mr Harry Rickards Character Impersonation—" Where's my Dolly gone ?" Mr Harry Rickards Song., Mrs M. E. Mitchell. ENTERTAINMENT COMIQUE. Jemima Rosengay .. .. Miss Carrie Rickards Nephew, Sam Mr. Harry Rickards. Song—" Peeping Violets " (the words by Mr B. R. Patey, Esq., of Melbourne ; the music composed ex pressly for Mr Henry Hallam by Mr Enderby Jack son, August, 1572. The words were suggested b} the writer observing children sprinkling violets or the coffin of an infant companion as it was beinj lowered into the grave) .. Mr Henry Hallam "The Swell with the Carrotty Hair " .. Mr Harrj Rickards Character Impersonation—" I know my way about .. Mr. Harry Rickards Song Mrs. M. E. Mitchell. " The Rickards Yalse," by Zeplin (to be had of al the Auckland Music-sellers). Part 11. Song—" Thou art so near "..Mr Henry Hallam Character Impersonation—"General Jinks" .. Mi Harry Rickards Character Impersonation—" The Bold Fisherman Mr Harry Rickards Song .. Mrs. M. E. Mitchell IMPERSONATIONS COMIQUE. Awfully Clever .. Miss Carrie Rickardg Awfully Clever .. Mr Harry Rickards Song—" Pilgrim of Love " .. Mr Henry Hallam Song .. Mrs. M. E. Mitchell Humorous Descriptive Song—" I Like to Mhid the Baby .. Mr. Harry Rickards The Rickards Song Book, First and Second Editions containing all the Newest Songs, now ready, to be hae at the Hall Pi ices of Admission —Reserved Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at half-past 7 ; Concert to commence at 8 o'clock precisely. Carriages ordered at 10.30 o'clock. J. ALLISON, Agent. Board and Residence. ST. LEONARD'S HOUSE : Parnell Rise. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.— Two or three Gentlemen can be accommodated with Board and Residence or partial Board in a health} j part of the city. Terms moderate.—Apply to Miv , Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors j beyond St. Matthew's Church COMFORTABLE Board and Resi dence, for one or two Gentlemen, in a conevnienl and healthy locality. Terms moderate. For refei nee and address apply at office of this paper. Tenders. Auckland and Waikato Railway. TENDERS are invited for Supplying the Timber required in the construction of the various Railway Bridges between Newmarket and Drury. Specifications can be seen and any information be obtained on application at our offices, Albert Barracks, where tenders will be received up to September 30, 1872. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS. Albert Barracks, Auckland. To Carpenters, Etc TENDERS will be received until noon of the 13th instant, for repairs to Hullum Court, Parnell. Specifications at my office, Insurance Buildings. RICHARD KEALS, Architect. To Drapers and Milliners. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until noon, THURSDAY, 12thinst, for the purchase of her Stock-in-trade, consisting of Drapery, Millinery, and Haberdashery. The Goods, with Inventory, may be inspected on the premises, No. 210, Queen street, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. MRS. S. FORD. Sept 9, 1872. TO SHIP AND BOAT-BUILDERS. Bay of Islands Coal Company (Limited). TENDERS for Building the Hull of a Steamer and one or more 80-ton Barges will be received at this office until Thursday next, 12th inst., at three o'clock p.m. Specifications can be seen application to J. A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. 7, Queen street, AucklaiidSept, 9,1872.



Meeting's- B~A P T I S T CHUE.CH, WELLESLE Y-STREET. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. Tho ANNUAL SOIREE will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, September 10th. Tea on the table at half-past G o'clock. Tickets. Is Od each, may be had of Messrs Shalders, Ellingbam, Travil, and Grey, Queen street ; Mr Ogilvie, Drake street; Mr Prime, Newton ;or any of the Deacon?, Miscellaneous. THE "Bay of Plenty Times," a Bi-weekly Paper, published at Tauranga, Advertisements and Subscribers' Names received at . tho office of this paper. Notice of Removal. H PARTINGTON, House and • Land Agent, to one door from Bank of New Zealand. Several houses to let. 1 Houses and Farms for Sale or Lease. Public Notice. THE public are informed that the Immigrants per ship City of Auckland may be engaged according to priority of application at the Immigration Barracks, on and after SATURDAY, 7th instant, commencing at 10 o'clock am. Immigration Barracks, Auckland, September 5, 1872. 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 servo meals in a style not to j;e excelef.d 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 (j o'clock am 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. Requisiti on- TO .1. M. DARGAVILLE, ESQ., WE the undersigned have to request that you will allow yourself to be placed in nomination as a candidate for the City Council, and ' we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return. We are, Sir, Yours, &c, Stone Brothers Henderson and Macfarlane Barton Ireland S J Edmonds B Tonks and Co Hugh F Anderson and Co . Walter Graham F W Compton . J Logan Campbell J and J Soppet r Winks and Hall R Gratten i Archibald Clark and Sons M Niccol ; Henry Probert II B Morton Robert Cooley Andrew Bell r Henry White Bell Brothers James Halyday George Leahy James Harris G W Owen Fraser and Thine Levi W Eaton MeArthur, Shera, and Co Albert Eaton J Tonson Garlick John Leaning ' Alexander Saunders Ralph, Sterry and Co John M Mowbray James Russell Samuel Cochrane and Son John Scarrott W T J Bell Albert Walker O Aitken REPLY. To Messrs Henderson & Macfarlane, MeArthur, Shera and Co, J Logan Campbell, A Clark and Sons, Stone Brothers, and tho other Gentlemen signing tlie above requisition. Gentlemen, —I thank you for your requisition, and on the strength of it 1 shall with pleasure stand for : election to the City Council. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. M. DARGAVILLE. j Auckland, August 1572. Election for City Councillors. HAVING- been solicited by a large number of Ratepayers to allow myself to be nominated as a Candidate to fill the office of City Councillor, I accept their requisition with pleasure, and shall, if returned, endeavour to merit the con fidence placed in me. GEORGE lIOLDSHIP. , August 30, 1572. Kf\ PIECES of Erench Merino, £3K3 light color, suited for the Spring Season, a • is 7Vd per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. I ;g ED LETTERS "RED LETTERS. WHO'S WHO? 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 i Walnut Case, by Alexandre .. 18 0 0 H O ' S WHO? For Sale. GROCERY BUSINESS to he Disposed of. A snug family trade doing for the last seven years ; rent very low, and terms moderate, the owner removing to the Country.— Apply office of this paper. OR bALE, one of Thurston's First-class Billiard Tables, complete.—Apply at the Clanricarde Hotel. F~OR SALE, a Sailing Boat, 14 ft., one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff; also several Ships' Boats. —Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custom-house street. "C IREWOOD, Cut or Uncut, of the JL best quality, and at lowest rates, on sale by J. CRAIG, Fort street. T7<OR SALE, a large Corner Allot- JL ment for building, near All Saints' Church.— Apply at the Dedwood Post-office. TO be Sold, a great bargain, a Corner Shop and Allotment, 50 feet frontage ; capital position ; good well; garden, &c. ; good opening for a baker. £50 cash ; £50 may remain on mortgage. DALTON'S AGENCY OFFICE, I " High street.



I To Let. TO LET, a four - roomed Cottage, overlooking Queen street wharf. — Samuel Cochrane and Son. 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 agreement. Any persons having any claim against the Proprietor will oblige by sending in their claims on or before the I Ist OCTOBER; and all parties indebted to the I same are most respectfully requested to pay their : accounts as early as possible. HENRY PROBE RT, Proprietor. August 30, 1872. PURE Brahma Pootras; dark variety. Eggs for setting from imported stock. SoaiEBVILLB, Grocer, Queen street. — The superiority of this breed over every other imported into this colony is fully established ; unrivalled as winter layers. Artillery Volunteers. THE Oovernment Monthly Inspect ion of the Battery will take place at Fort Britomart, on TUESDAY EVENING, Sept. 10, a half-past seven. By order of the Captain Commanding. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Lieutenant, Hon. Secretary. ,i, llm . l _ t ________ m _________^,mi:*m*mm*mimmemammmtmmii w_____o____o_of Sales by Auction. TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. IMPORTANT AND EXTENSIVE SALE OF FRUIT, NEW SEASON'S JAMS, ONIONS, HOPS, ETC., ETC., ETC., NOW LANDING IN SPLENDID CONDITION EX BELLA MARY, FROM HOBART TOWN. HHHE Undersigned will sell on the above date at their Stores, at eleven o'clock sharp, 550 cases superior Fruit, comprising—Pearmains, Russets, Ripstones, Stone Pippins, and French Crabs 200 cases Onions, prime order 200 cases Knight's Jams, lib tin Jams, assortment— 20 tins Raspberry 8 tins Black Currant 7 tins Imperative Plum 3 tins Red Plum 3 tins Cherry and Currant 3 tins Blackberry 0 tins Gooseberry 10 tins Damson CO tins each case 100 cases Knight's Jar Jams, assorted sizes 2 cases Oppossum Rugs, fine black to ordinary 100 sacks fine Seed Oats. Terms at Sale. H. S. MEYERS & CO. TO-MORROW, SEPTEMBER 11. CORN EXCHANGE. APPLES! APPLES !! APPLES!! ! EX BELLA MARY, FROM HOBART TOWN. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, To-morrow (Wednesday), September 11, at eleven o'clock sharp, 350 CASES APPLES, consisting of—French Crabs, Stcne Pippins, Pearmains, &c, &c. 200 cases Onions 84 bags Onions. Terms—Cash. TO-MORROW, SEPEMBER 11. FURNITURE SALE AT PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE been instructed by Mr Seeley to sell at his residence, Rutland street, Parnell, To-morrow (Wednesday), at eleven o'clock, THE ENTIRE of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of — Tables, Chairs Bedsteads, Kitchen Utensils, Etc., Etc., Etc. Also, Valuable Rifle. ERIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, Etc., Etc., Etc. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Rooms, Fort street, on Friday, 13th instant, at eleven o'clock, COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, by Chappell and Co. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Etc. The Property of a Gentleman leaving the Colony ; removed to the Mart for convenience of sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VILLA RESIDENCE, MOUNT ST. MARY'S. COTTAGE, WILLIAM STREET. TH E Subscribers have received instructions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Tuesday, 17th instant, at 12 o'clock. MOUNT ST. MARY'S.-A Comfortable Villa Resi dence of five rooms, fitted with cherf onniers and cupboards throughout, and erected on lot 36, 33 feet Frontage to Dublin street. DEDWOOD.—That eligible building site situated on St. Mary's Road, adjoining the residence of Joseph Cunningham, Esq., and commanding a most extensive view of the Harbour, North Shore, &c, comprising eight aUotments, having frontages to St. Mary's Road, Hackett and Vine streets. WILLIAM STREET (off Wellington street).—Allot ment, 25 feet frontage, with neat, well-built four roomed Cottage thereon, close to the Wellington street Hall. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



Auctions. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. HEALTHY AND RESPECTABLE RESI DENCE IN SEAFIELD VIEW. THE Subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by auction, at his Mart, corner of Queen and Wyndham Street, on Wednesday, September 11, at 12 o'clock, A COTTAGE in SEAFIELD VIEW, nearly op posite Mr. Wayte's residence, and containing five apartments, with tank, ,Vc. The allotment (freehold) is large, and planted with fancy shrubs and trees. The houso can be easily enlarged if required. A'Bus passes every half hour. Must be sold. G-EOEGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. SELECT LIB Ii Alt V. rfTHE Subscribers are instructed by JL Mr Walbanke Barber to sell at their Room:?, Fort street, on Wednesday, September 11, at eleven o'clock, HIS SELECT LIBRARY OF 400 VOLUMES BOOKS, comprising Works on Heraldry, Genealogy, Natural History, Ethnology, Philology, English, Celtic, Gallic, Welsh, (..'ornish, Spanish, etc.. Botany, Geology, Poetry, and General Literature. Catalogues will be ready on Saturday. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. TEAS, CANDLES, PICKLES, HOPS. EX HOKITIKA. S . JONES XT AS received instructions to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Wednesday next. 11th inst, at 11 o'clock, 89 chests Fine Congou Tea, ex Delta, No. 11 80 chests Fine Congou Tea, ex Delta, No. 13 93 chests Fine Congou Tea, ex Delta, No. 61 114 chests Fine Congou Tea, ex Delta, No. 19 110 half-chests Fine Congou Tea, ex Delta No. 28 11C half- chests Fine Congou Tea, ex Delta, No. 32 130 half - chests Fine Congou Tea, ex Delta No. 43 95 half-chests Fine Congou Tea, ex Delta, No. 5G 150 boxes Brandon's Candles 100 ditto ditto 50 boxes Paraffin Candles 50 cases Eagle Pickles 50 cases Burnett's Crown Vinegar 53 bales Kent Hops 100 cases bulk Castor Oil 20 casks Currants 20 casks Crushed Loaf Sugar 10 cases Salad Oil 5 tons Household Soap 30 cases Jams 20 cases Jar Jams 10 cases Epsom Salts 5 tons Fresh Oatmeal 59 sides Bacon, in cloth (Canterbury). Samples to be had at the Mart. Terms:—Under £30, cash; over that amount, bills a three months. AT AN EARLY DATE, EX BELLA MARY, FROM HOBART TOWN. FRUIT, GARDEN AND TASMANIAN SEEDS, PRIZE FOWLS, &o. R. ARTHUR T^TTILL sell by auction, at an early date, ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town, now landing, 200 cases Splendid Apples* well assorted ; an invoice of Cresswell's Garden and Tasmanian Seeds ; a first-class assortment. PRIZE FOWLS. 3 Brahma Pootra Fowls ; 1 Cock and 2 Hens 3 White Cochin China Fowls ; 1 Cock and 2 Hens Opossum Rugs, &c. Terms: Cash.