ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL VIA SUEZ.

LATEST DATES TO 3rd AUGUST.

BLUFF.

Monday, 10.15 p.m.

The Albion, Captain McLean, left Melbourne at 8 p.m. on the 28th Aug., and arrived off the Bluff at 8 p.m. on the 2nd inst. She brings the English Mail, and will leave the Bluff for Dunedin at 3 p.m. to-morrow (to-day).

MELBOURNE.

August 28,

The branch steamer Governor Black wall arrived at Adelaide on the 22nd She brings dates, from London to 12th. July; G-alle, August 3. Very few passengers ; none for New Zealand.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

LONDON

August 2. The exports to JSTew Zealand showed a decrease of £59,000. Money, quiet; bank rate, 3 per cent.

Germany has withdrawn a million of money; but large supplies arriving it has not aiFected the money market. A depression exists on the Stock Exchange.

The TJnion Bank has declared a di vidend of 13 per cent. The Trade returns are satis factory. New Zealand Consolidated, five per cent. ; January, April, July, and Oc tober, 104; ditto, six per cent. 1891; March and September, 112t^ ditto, 6 per cent. June, December, 111. Late telegrams say there is an advance of one per cent, on these prices. Wool: Since the opening sales 103,500 bales have been sold. All hesitation in the market has given way to steadiness, and most sorts command a price equal to the average April quotations. Inferior greasy qualities are neglected and 4000 bales have been withdrawn for the sale opening on the 12th September next.

Hides are in demand. Leather receded.

Tallow, owing to a sudden fall in Russia and the large supply in hand of that and Colonial, has declined one shilling. Sales, 6,000 casks ;in stock, 10,000 casks; imports, 30,000. Syd ney oil, £22 to £36 ; sperm oil, £86 to £87.

Average Adelaide wheat is Gs to 6s 2d. per quarter. New Zealand flax, 260 bales, sold at full prices. Telegram says consols on 31st July were 92£ per cent. Arrived. — From New Zealand, Gambler; City of Dunedin, from Otago; Imperial, from Lyttelton ; Warrior Queen, from Otago. The Eerndale has arrived at New York from Auckland. Sailed. — For New Zealand, the Asterope, Buddington ; G-lenhuntly Bouverie, Kenny. Loading for New Zealand: Twelve.

FRANCE. A treaty for the evacuation of oc cupied districts was passed in the Assembly without discussion. The debates on the Budget, in the National Assembly, were remarkable for scandalous scenes and violence. The Protestant Synod vote on the orthodox creed was carried by 61 to *5- ~ ,■ a The Pope threatens agitation and mischief if his temporal powers be not returned An order has been given that the Romish priests are to take an active part in the elections. A strike of 20,000 coal miners is attributed to the intrigues of the Papal party with the Internationalists. The Peninsular and Oriental steamer Deckan won the race home by a few hours.

The famine in Persia has been subdued. . , A terrible hurricane raged in the Hooghlyon the Ist of July. Several vessels and many lives were lost. ,k Business is exceedingly dull in. / "' Hmtta, and freights are rising. VHU4£- a& Japanese have commenced ex \*bs%%?Z c°al to Shanghai.

LONDON.

Late telegrams announce that Parlia ment is to be prorogued on August 19 Mr. Stanley and Dr. Livingstone's son reached Paris on the 26th July. Two letters from Dr. Livingstone have been published detailing his dis coveries and suffering, and his meeting with Mr. Stanley. The new French loan is a great success.

The Press is discussing the proba bility of a future coal famine. Wallsend coal is now quoted at 365. per ton. The Lords are discussing the sup pression of the slave trade on the east coast of Africa,

1 In the lace for the Goodwood Cup IFavonia came in first, Albert Victor second, and Verdure third. An emigrant vessel sailed for Wel lington on August 1. JSew Zealand hemp inactive; Ade laide wheat easier. The New Zealand Trust and Loan Company have declared a dividend of 10 per cent., and the Bank of Otago 2 per cent. £1,600,000,000 have been subscribed towards the French loan. The Imperial Czar of .Russia con templates a visit to Berlin. The American Government antici pate a favorable decision of the Geneva Conference. The new French Loan is four per cent premium. j M. Goulard said the result was prodigious, and showed the confidence the public had in a Conservative Republic for France. j Dr Livingstone has forwarded his J diary to Miss Livingstone, but has I prohibited its publication until his j death has been ascertained. England denies three out of four cases cited before the Geneva Arbitra tion. Parliament has voted a pension of £1000 per annum to Lady Mayo. Earl Gionard, after declining to retract or modify his letters on Judge Keogh's judgment, has resigned his Lieutenancy of the County Antrim. The Government have decided to prosecute the Bishop of Clonfer, Cap tain Nolan (his brother), and nineteen priests, who are mentioned in Justice Keogh's report. In the House of Commons the Abolition of Capital Punishment Bill has been rejected. At a ministerial dinner given by the Lord Mayor of London at the Mansion House, the hon. Mr. Gladstone said that the Ameiican controversy was practically settled. Mr. Stanley, the New York Herald's special commissioner, and Di*. Living stone's son have arrived in London. Duke Guise, the only son of Duke DatninalJ, is dead. Four Communists were shot on the 25th July, in France. In the House of Commons Mr Butt moved a vote of censure on Mr Justice Keogh, the Irish Judge. Sir F. Coleridge defended the Judge. The debate was ultimately adjourned. The French National Assembly have adopted the new tariff on raw materials. A strike of miners has occurred in the North followed by disturbances in town which was repressed by the troops. Juarez, the President of Mexico, has died of apoplexy. The House of Commons voted Mr Eyre's expenses despite the strong op position of the Radicals. The London builders'lock out has terminated, but the carpenters still hold out. The Scotch Education Bill was read a second time in the House. Thiera has reiterated that he will uphold the Conservative Republic. The Queen has allowed the Prince Imperial of France (Napoleon's son), to study at the military academy at Woolwich. King Amadeus of Spain and the Queen were shot at by five men while riding in their carriage. Their Majes ties were not hurt. One of the assassins was killed on the spot by the people, and two others were captured. The remaining two got away. Cholera has shewn stself in St Petersbui'g. There is great heat there. August 3. In England wheat is easier. Copper 108. Wool sales closed with firm prices, equalling the highest quotations realised in April and May. Prospects of the markets are good. Mr Charles Matthews and Band mann have returned to England. Experiments have been made off Portsmouth to test the power of turret ships to resist heavy shots. Two 600-pounders were fired at the Glatton, at a distance of 100 yards. The result was favorable to the turret ship. Six vessels of war have been ap pointed to the Australian station, besides ships on the New Zealand coast. Similar precautionary measures have been taken with regard to Fiji.

AUSTRALIA.

SYDNEY.

August 28. The s.s. Alexandra, for Auckland, with the Californian mails, has.been detained till the 31st instant. The Ethel, war schooner, is receiving armament to prevent Polynesian kid napping. Very heavy gales reported along the coast. In an attempt to place the steamer Saxonia on the slip the chain broke, killing the managing clerk and mjur several others. CLmey, one of the crew of the brig Carl, has been committed for trial for killing a native. Markets stagnant. Loading—Novelty.

QUEENSLAND.

August 27. There is intense excitement in con sequence of rich goldfielda "being dis

covered. An alluvial field giving 6 ounces to the load has been found. A wish has set in.

ADELAIDE.

August 28. Reports from Port Darwin say that goltlfielcls Lave been discovered there. The Commissioner of Crown Lands proceeds to examine the Northern Ter ritory of the said goldfields, which are payable if provisions could be had at a fair price. Flour, £12 10s. to .£l4. Wheat, M 11s. to £6.

MELBOURNE.

I A.UgUSt i! 0. The cable is still interrupted. The , communication from Port Darwin to Adelaide is completed. R. C. Gratt has been forwarded extradition order to Dunedin on a chai*ge of larceny. He was bailed out j in a bond of .£2OO. | Dr. Paley, Superintendent of Lunatic ! Asylums, will visit the New Zealand i Lunatic Institutions. I Enquiries are being prosecuted in ! reference to the appointment of Health Officer over the small-pox patients in , Sandhurst. j Australian wines are attracting great notice in England. A handsome address of sympathy with Captain Logan, of the Hero, has been presented. j The notorious Dr Murray, super- j cargo of the brig Carl, during the atrocities in the Melanesia Group, will i be prosecuted. Notice has been given in the Assembly to introduce a bill to legalise marriage with deceased wife's sister. Tookey shares—New, placed at 3Ss; obtainable, 363 ; buyers, Sis. Markets.—Flour, <£1G 10s to £1G 15s; wheat, £17 to £17 Gs ; oats, 3s 4-d to 3s Gd; sugars, firmer; teas, full rates maintained. The cargo of kauri timber by the W. C. Wentworth from Auckland realised 13s 9d to 17s Gd. Some further correspondence has been received from Webb, who is still sanguine that he will receive a large subsidy from the State. Princes Phillip and Augustus Saxe- Coburg, cousins of the Queen, will shortly visit the colony. The English cricketers are not to come. Grace alone asks £1,500 and expenses.

ME EVENING STAB, TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, IMS,



= 1 Late Advertisements. J^" O T I c E. HOLLAND AND BUTLEE Have this day into Partnership as HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS ; Importers or and Dealers in White Lead, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Window Glass, Paperhangings, Gold Leaf, Brushes, and all Painting Requisites ; Gilt and Stained Picture-frame and Room Mouldings Glass Shades, &c. FRAMES MADE TO ORDER. 23, VICTORIA STREET. September 2, 1572. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Easdown, Queen street. A GENTLEMAN requires a Bed room and Partial Board (breakfast and tea); within flve minutes'walk of Post-oftice. Terms: .€1 weekly.—Apply by letter at once, " Commercial," office of this paper. To Timber Merchants and Con tractors. HPHE undersigned have on hand for JL sale 200,000 feet of Sawn Timber, and arc pre pared to take Contracts, f COOMBS AND DALDY. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! ! TO the Members of the Auckland Licensed Victuallers' Association. — Monthly Meeting on THURSDAY next, at 2.30 p m, at Sceats" British Hotel. 1 ~k3k TT O R WHITIANGA tS^Mir^v. X? (MERCURY- BAY), ; AND ViP^P^fcV^- TAURANGA. The ss Southern Cross, Captain D. Sellabs, will sail as above on MONDAY NEXT, 9th instant, at 4 p m. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. OOLDIEES 1 GEAVES. Old Soldiers, Imperial and Colonial, who served during the War in Waikato are requested to attend a MEETING, to be held at the Mechanics' Institute, TO-MORROW (Wednesday), 4th instant, at 8 pm., for the purpose of considering the best means of pro tecting the graves of those who were killed in th i late war. -T-k TflOR LEVUKA, FIJI •^w^jj^^ The Schooner Jmimm Frima Donna, 86 tons, G. S. Norris, Master, will sail as above TO MORROW (Wednesday). 4th September. For freight or Pu-jygjjrto m^ Shipping and Commisson Af?ent, 31, Lower Queen street. Annual Municipal Election city Council Office, Auckland, September 8,1872. IN pursuance of the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Act, 1871,1 hereby give notice that MR GEORGE STATNES -. , MR THOMAS MACREADY MR GEORGE HOLDS HIP MB JOSEPH M. DARGAVILLE MR FREDERICK BUGDEN MR WILLIAM J. HURST MR DANIEL STEPHENSON, and MR JAMES P. KING have been duly NOMINATED as Candidates for the office of Councillor of the City of Auckland, and that a POLL will be taken for the Election of Three Conn cillors on THURSDAY, the 12th September instant, at the Mechanics' Institute, High street, within the said city, between the hours of eight o'clock in the forenoon and four o'clock in the afternoon. P. A. PHILIPS, Mayor and Returning Officer.



j Karangahape Highway District. THE Assessment Eoll of the above District for the year ending June 30, 1873, may : : be seen at the Newton Post-office and at Mr Steven- I son's, Newton Road. : Appeals Cif any) will be heard by the Trustees at the York Hotel, East street, on Monday, the seventh day of October, 1872; between the hours of six and nine p m. J OSEPH. WA 11REN, September 3, 1872. Chairman. The Ferry Company. - i A MEETING of Shareholders and those intending to become Shareholders in the Auckland and North Shore Steam Ferry Company i (Limited) will be held TO-MORROW (Wednesday), at j Noon, at the office of„ Mr Rues, Solicitor to the • i Company, Shortland street. > G. M. REED, Hon. Secretary. I "I r\S. BEWABD.—Iost this morn' I J-V/ ing, between Mr R. Arthur's Auction Mar* '■ and the Telegraph Oilice, a Purse containing between SOs and COs, in Notes and Silver The finder will receive the above by returning the to the office of this paper. To Contractors. FOB SALE, Eighty-one Acres of Land, heavy bush, six "miles from Otahuhu. For further particulars apply to Mr James Baber, or to Jajies Watt, Mechanics' Bay. LOST or-Stolen, a Black Smooth haired Retriever Dog. If found in any person's possession after this notice they will be prosecuted. — A reward will be given to any one leaving it at Mel bourne Store, Newton. I?O BWABD.—Lost, last week, a 3*/ W Light Brown Mastiff Puff, five months old, black muzzle, white spot on breast. The above will will bo paid to any one bringing the Pup to the Naval j and Family Hotel, Newton. If stolen, Five Pounds will be paid on conviction of the thief. Cure Gold Mining Company (Limited). THE Office of the Company has been REMOVED to Queen street, and Mr RonwtT Hornk appointed Secretary. (IEO. WILLIAMSON,) — „„,„„ J. HOWARD. } directors. Auckland, September 2, 1872. Wanted. WANTED, a "Billiard Marker.- Apply at the Waitemata Hotel. %J ANTED NOTICED.—A Smart ™ ▼ Boat (13 feet) for Sale, £2 ss, with Oars and Fittings.—Enquire of Ryan, Grocer, Upper Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant.— Enquire at Partridge's, 99, Queen street. TX7"ANTED, a respectable Woman ' » to act as Tlousemaid ; reference required— Apply at the Victoria Hotel, Victoria street. WANTED, a General Female Servant. —Apply to Mrs Lawx-ence Robertson, Flying Squadron Hotel, Newton. WANTED, an active Lad, to attend a Pony and make himself generally useful.— Apply 52, Queen street. WANTED, a Strong Active Youth. —Apply to D. Goldie, Timber Merchant, Custom-house street. WANTED, Navvies.—Apply to Heiuy Pitts, Nortli Shore. Flax Packer Wanted.' WANTED, a Man who thoroughly understands and has had experience in baling flax ; good wages given to a competent hand. MUST & 00. WANTED, Cottage of six or seven rooms, within a month from 29th August; a short distance from Queen street. West side pre ferred.—J. P. Kino, Chemist, Queen streot. WANTED, a respectable Lad, for a tobacGonist's shop.—Apply to M. Hayman, Tobacconist, Queen street. 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 willfprove. Address: —Union street. 'ANTED KNOWN, a Xarge Stock of Ladies' Black Cloth Mantles, to be disposed of at half price.—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 Prico to make room for the new tenant of the premises. 83T No. 220, Queen street, corner of Wellestey street W~ ANTED to Sell, Second-hand Sewing Machines, at the Fitting Shop,- Vulcan lane. A Simpson Double-action Tailor's Machine, or for light leather work ; a Paragon (Scotch made) Tailor's Machine ; a Wheeler and Wilson and Dther Machines in first-class order. Repairs done. TXTJIN ED KNOWN, One VV " Thousand Ladies' Straw Hats for Is, at J. Cosgrave and Go's. WANTED KNOWN, Five Hundred Pieces of Gray Calico, at 31 per pard.—J. Cosgrave and Go's. WANTED, Mining Managers and Business People to call and see the difference between an old approved Lever Press, with steel die, md a new improved Knocking-down Machine with jrass die fixed to it, at A. Teutenbeug's, Engraver, Wellesley street East; round Dyson's corner. ___ WANTED to Eent, a six or seven-. roomed House in the vicinity of Alten road, >r Official Bay.—Address to B. A., Star oflice. " WANTED, Visitors from the Coun try to call at R. W. Dyson's, 220, Queen itreet and secure some of the Unheard-of Bargains in Drapery, Clothing, Hats, Caps, etc., etc., which must 36 cleared in a few weeks as the premises are let to mother tenant. ' • Observe: R. W. Dyson, 220, Queen street, corner of Wellesley treet, opposite United Service HoteL WANT P.D KNOWN, the Most Extensive Varioty in Gent's Hats, just opened, at J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with lespatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any af their establishments. . Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house street, Auckland Sash Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton ' SawMill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown ' Timber Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports and deep water for loading. 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 factors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All orders to be addressed to W. Kiuby, junction of Queen and Grey streets. Sole agent for the Whau brickmakers. WANTED KNOWN, the only place where Waterproof Sheet ing can be ob tamed is at J. Cosgrave and Cos. . , _ : . j WANTED, Purchasers of the i Newest Style Black Silk Velvet Jackets, Waterproof Cloaks, and Millinery, at Cost Price, at R. W. DYtON s, 220, Queen street, who must clear om to make room for the r.ew tenant. ■'■■ '■'■■ •-■■■'■■ #& Opposes tlie United Service Hotel,



Wanted. WANTED to Sell, 180 Canterbury Hams, at 7Jd by the Ham ; 100 Pigs Jowls, ■: 4d ; Bell and Black's 250s Vestas, 20s per gross; the I best Rice, 3kl; Raisins, Sd ; good Tea, 2s Gd ; salad Oil, 7s Od per dozen ; and a variety of otl er articles. Dolls and Bolls' Heads from 2d to 25.6 d eac'i.—Note the address—H. Watts, General "Dealer, Pitt-street, two doors above Mr. Stretton's, Bookseller. WA NTD KN OW N, Largest Stock of Crimean, Silk, and White Druss Shirts in Auckland to choose from.— J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is p-epared 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 i market prices, at his Yards, Custom-house street. I . ; WANTED KNOWN, 8 the cheapest, the most extensive, and the'greatest variety of Men's and Boys' Clothing in New Zealand at J. Cosgravo & Cos. TOILET QUILTS, at 5s 9d. —J. Cosgrave and Co. Kf\ PIECES of Black Silk, at 3s 3d *J\J and 3s Gd.— J. Cosgrave and Co. KAf| GENTS' Black Cloth Sacs, at SJ\J\J 12s 9d.— J. Cosgrave and Co. KCICIOZEi Nof Crimean Shirts, at ZJX./V-' 3,1 od.—J. Cosgrave and Co. NOTICE. THE undersigned having a large quantity of first-class heart of iiauri Shingles on hand is prepared to Re-Shingle Houses at moderate prices. Orders left at "Carpenters' Arms," Grey street. To Let. 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 wi I oblige by sending in their claims on or before the IST OCTOBER; and all parties indebted to the same are most respectfully requested to pay their accounts as early as possible. HENRY PROBERT, Proprietor. August 30,1872. TO LET, a House and Shop containing 12 Rooms, situated in the Karangahape Road, Newton.-Apply to J. CARSON, House and Land Agent, High street. PU IIE Brahma Pootras; dark variety. Eggs for setting from imported stock. — SoitEEViLiu, Grocer, Queen street. — The superiority of this breed over every other imported into this colony is fully established ; vnrivalled as winter layers. HOESES & COWS.—Early Spring Grass in Domain so Beneficial to Stock. — Horses, 3s Gd per week; Cows, 2s Gd per week ; Satvvday to Monday, Is Gd. Recehlng yards : Top of Abercrombie street. TD E D ~L E T T E E S. To Dentists and Others. GOLD and Silver Wire always on Hand and for Sale, Gold and Silver Plate always on Hand and for Sale. Quartz from the different gold-bearing reefs. -P. 11. Lkwishon, Queen street, opposite the Union Bank. Kf\ PIECES of .French Merino, t)\_/ light color, suited for the Spring [Season, a is 7Jd per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. O E D L E T T E E S TO X P- KING, ESQ. WE. the undersigned Ratepayers of the City of Auckland, hereby request that you will allow yourself to be nominated as a Candidate for a seat in the City Council. • S and J Ii Vaile Barnett and Levy Edward Owen George H Layers H Potter J Fisher1 ■• James Harris 5 J Haywo T od A H Houghton Edward Isaacs ADornwell Thomas Short And forty-five other signatures. REPLY. To the Gentlemen signing the requisition— Sir —I thank you for the confidence you must have in me in wishing me to stand for the City Council, and if elected rest assurred I shall do my duty without fear or favour to the best of my ability for the interest of my fellow-citizens generally. I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, J. P. KING-. Requisition- .... . ~; TO J. M. DAEGAYILLE, 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 P Anderson and Co Walter Graham F AY Compton J Logan Campbell J and J ooppet Winks and Hall R Gratten Archibald Clark and Sons VI Niccol Henry Probert H B Morton Robert Cooley Andrew Bell Henry White " Bell Brothers James Halyday George Leahy James Han-is G W Owen Eraser and Tinne Levi W Eaton McArthur, Shera, and Co Albert Eaton J Tonson Garlick John Leaning Alexander Saunders Eolph, Sterry and Co John M Mowbray James Russell Samuel Cochrane and Son John Scarrott W T J Bell Albert Walker G Aitken ._.. ~. -, ,;,;:>; REPLY. .-; _~ - '.'-;/<}& To Messrs Henderson & Macfarlane, McArthur, Shera and COi J Logan Campbell, A Clark and Sons, Stone Brothers, and the other Gentlemen . ' signing the above requisition. Gentlemen,—L thank you for yourrequisitiori; .and on the strength of it I shall with pleasure stand for election to the City Council. , I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. M. DARGAVILLE. Auckland, August 1872. 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 Coxmcillor, I accept their requisition with pleasure, and shall if returned, endeavour to merit the con fldence placed in me. HoLDsmp August 30, 1872. | A DVERTISEE, nine years with a XJI. leading mercantile home firm in Melbourne and Christchurch, is desirous of Employment in Auck land as Clerk or Book-keeper; lias a thorough 'knowledge of station accounts, &c. Highest testi monials.—Address E.C.C, office of this paper,



Entertainments. p I t Y~ hall. Will shortly appear, MR ENDERBY JACKSON'S LONDON STAR COMPANY, Consisting of — MR HARRY RICK ARDS MISS CARRIE RJCKARDS MR HENRY HALLAM, and' < MADAME SANDERSON. For further particulars see future announcement. pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr Peter Vragnizan. Positively the Last Two Nights of the celebrated "HAZARD" AUSTRALIAN COMBINATION COMPANY, Consisting of MR FRANK HUSSEY THE JAMES J. BARTLETT MISS BLANCHE CLIFTON, THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, September 3, The performance will commence with the Burletta of GOOD FOE NOTHING ! jsr an , Miss Blanche Clifton To be followed by the third act of the COESICAN BEOTHEES ! With the Great Sensation Duel Scene, in which Mr J J. Bakxlett will appear in his great character of Fabian de Franchi. THE OEIGINAL HUSSEY Will give Peter Gray's Legend, "Come Home, Father," and a Stump Speech, entitled, " Past and Present." To be followed by the Comedy, COOL AS A CUCUMBER! Plumper Mr J. J. Bartlett To conclude with the Screaming Farce of the STEANGEST OF STEANGEES. Mr Haller ... .. Mr Frank Hussey Seats can be secured at Upton's. Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit,.ls. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ITTINTEE COURSE OF VV LECTURE*, 1872, IN THE ROOMS, WELLESLEY STREET. September 13—Oliver Cromwell, Rev W J Williams September 20—Perils of the Age, J C Firth, Esq October 18—Millenial Anticipations, Rev P H Corn- October 25—Home Training—lts Neglect and Conse quences, Rev E N Bree, M A Tickets for the course, 3s each (to admit bearer and lady), may be had of Messrs Chapman, Wayte, Upton, Turrell, the Librarian at the Rooms of the Association, or any of the Committee. The Lectures will commence at 7.30 o'clock. Admission to Single Lecture, Cd. Hon. See. » Devonport Literary Society. GM. REED, Esq., will deliver a • Lecture on " The Ridiculous," THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at Half-past Seven o'clock. Admission—Non-Members Sixpence. Education. WELLINGTON NORMAL SCHOOLS, Wellington Street and Hepburn Street. BOYS' SCHOOL. Principal Mr Harrison Assistant Master .. .. Mr Moore GIRLS' AND INFANTS* SCHOOL. Principal Miss Longmore The course of instruction comprises : -Reading, Arithmetic, Writing, Grammar, History, Geography, Book-keeping by single and double entry, Drawing, Mathematics, and the French and German languages. TERMS. Per week, wpils under ten years of age ... .. Is Od „ above „ .. ..... la 6d „ (senior) „ .. .. .. 2s Od THE EVENING CLASSES F Young Men will be resumed on MONDAY, ember 9, at 7 p.m. Modern Languages. INSTRUCTION given in French or German, by- a Foreigner recently arrived. — Information may be obtained from F. Macßae, Esq., Head Master, Auckland College and Grammar School. SHORTLAND HOUSE SEMINARY.— Dancing Class for Children on FRIDAYS, from 2 o'clock till £ o'clock. Dancing Class for Adults on FRIDAYS, from 7 o'clock till 10 o'clock Terms : One Guinea per Quarter. Notice! of Removal. THE Blue School, Wellesley street, has REMOVED to the AUCKLAND COLLEGE Extensive Play-grounds and Gymnastic Apparatus for the use of pupils. The HIGH DEPART MENT of the College, and also a YOUNG LADIES' DEPARTMENT, will open on MONDAY, OctoDer 7. Accommodation for FIFTY BOARDERS. Liberal and kind treatment. Moderate terms. Weekly Boarders if desired by parents. Boarders may attend other schools of the city. A detailed prospectus can be had on application at the College, or sent by post.jjj REV. W. TAYLOR, Principal; MR CHAS. A TAYLOR, Second Master. Auckland, September 2, 1572. -VTOTICE. — MiiS. GINGELL'S Jl. t| Evening Class, held at St. Matthew's Girls School-room. Hours—From 7to 9 HIGH SCHOOL. SYMONDS STREET, (Next St. Andrew's Church), J. M. Fraseb, Certificated Master. Third Quarteb. I . Terms • ■ Ist Division (sen.) .. 20s per qr, or Is 8d per week 2nd „ (mcd) .. 15s per qr, or Is 3d per week 3rd ~ (jun) .. 12s per qr, or Is Odper week Latin Classes no extra charge. Vacancy for one pupil boarder. Terms, £40 per annum. MADAME WINTER, R.A., Pro fessor of Music and Singing. MR. WINTER, Professor of Music, Singing, and Elooution. —For Lessons and Engagements address Melbourne House, Karanga hape Road. Madame Moller, TEACHER OF SINGING AND PIANO, " Hermitage," Princes street j Notice. - . ALE and Porter Bottles Wanted at Hobson's Bridge Brewery, Newmarket, or. the Bottling Department, Durham street; the-highest price given.—-R. Whjtson and Sons.



For Sale. FOE 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. TD IKE WOOD, Out or Uncut, of the J- best quality, and at lowest rates, on sale by J. CRAIG, Fort street. ~P 0 B SALE. Ladies' Black Velvet Slippers .. 3s Cd Ladies' Cork boles Os Cd Ladies' House Boots 3s 6d Ladies' Black Morocco Boots.. .. 4s Cd Gents' Elastic Sides 8s Od Gents' Kid ditto 10s Cd J. ROUT. High street. Meetings- Grafton Road Highway District. THE Assessment Roll of the above District, for the year 1872-3, has this day been deposited at Mr Fossett's Grocery Store, Grafton Road, and at Mr Peters' Shop, Symonds street, for the inspection of Ratepayers. A Meeting of the Trustees will be held on Tuesday, September 24, at seven o'clock p in, in St David's School-room, to hear appeals (if any) against the Assessment. GEORGE P. PIERCE, Dated August 22, 1872. . Chairman. Auckland Rifle Brigade. REGIMENTAL ORDERS. THE Monthly Inspection of the Battalion and its Cadets will be made on THURSDAY EVENING next, the sth September, at half-past 7 o'clock. Busbies to be worn. By order (Signed) J. McCONNELL, Lieut, and Adjt. Auckland Rifle Brigade.^ Auctions. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. NOON. WELLINGTON STREET, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from a Gentleman who is leaving the Colony to sell by auction at his residence, Wellington street, on Thursday next, the sth instant, at twelve o'clock noon HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, Consisting of Parlour, Bedroom, and Kitchen, eight Mahogany Chairs, eleven Easy Morocco Seats, one Couch (horse hair), one Loo Mahogany Table, a La.rge Loo Table, Brussels Carpet, Rug, Ornaments, Cornice Pole, Curtains, Pictures, Cane Chaira, Matting. Mahogany Chest Drawers, Bedstead, Feather-lied, Mattress, Washstands, Toilet Tables, Toilet Sets and Glasses, Kitchen Utensils, Tools, etc. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. TART FRUIT! TART FRUIT! S. JONES TT7ILL sell by auction, at the Bruns wick Mart, on Thursday next, sth inst., at 11 o'clock, 60 cases Johnston's Tart Fruit, ex Guiding Star, from Hobart Town. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. OOCOANUT OIL! COCOANUT OIL!! EX SEA GULL. S. JONES TTAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Thursday next, sth inst, at 11 o'clock, 5 lihds Cocoanut Oil 2 bales Cotton Ex Sea Gull. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. AT THE PREMISES OF MRS JOHNSTON, SHORTLAND STREET. STOCK OF JAPANESE GOODS, W SHOP FITTINGS, SEWING MACHINES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. - ■;■ W. G. HARRISON & CO. HAVE received instructions from Mrs Johnston to sell by auction, on Thursday, sth September, at 11 o'clock, Stock of Japanese Goods, Shop Fittings, Machines, . and Furniture. Particulars in future issue. "■ . Terms—Cash. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. BRANDY! BRANDY! THE Subscribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort sheet, on Wednesday next, 4th' September, at eleven o'clock, 15 qr-casks Otard, Dupuy and Co's Pale Brandy : 5 do do do do Dark Brandy SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. AT GLOVER'S ROYAL HOTEL, COROMANDEL. LEASE, GOODWILL. LICENSE, STOCK-IN TRADE, 'HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC, ETC, - ETC, In One Lot. ■7 "to—.' ■ II - LEASE OP THE COKOMANDEL HALL. iln the Estate of Christopher D. Bkrrt. V rpHB Subscribers have received in- •:JL structions from the Trustees in the Estate of Christopher D. Berry to sell at Glover's Royal Hotel, Coromandel, on Friday, September 6, at eleven O'clock, The Lease, Goodwill, License, Stock-in-trade, and, Household Furniture of the thirty-fay© ■-, I Rooms contained in the above Hotel. The . whole to be offered in one lot. Should no . eligible offer be received for the whole it will | Afteethe abovedwiU°be sold the unexpiredtorn of. Tease (about five years) of the Coromandel Hall, ■ adjoining the Hotel; fitted up as offices m front, and the Hall being supplied with Stage Scenery Mechanical Fittings, Dressing Roomsj&c, leas«& > at nominal rent of Five Shillings per annum, j SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, fa Auctioneers,