for a while everything led me to hope all would be ' cleared off in a lew months. T was then laid up, and when I was ab!e to wnlk I found the concern was not paying its expenses through the poorness of the stuff. I then lost heart and strength, and now, rather than face my creditors, I appep' to a merciful Cud, who alone can judge of the intentions of the heart, and will, 1 trust, give me relief from the misery 1 now endure. My son will give you all hooks and papers, and if you, .with Mr B. Tonki, will undertake to ■collect, and divide the assets to the test advantage I wor,M feel very grateful. I give them all I have, to ge.cher with my life, which is the only sacrifice I can \naVe. And now. wishing you and yours every nappiness, I remain, my dear sir, your obedient servant, James Oldham. P.S.- I scarcely know what lam writing, so pray excuse.—To Henry Isaacs, Esq. From the discussion which this letter gave rise to it appeared that the crushiug machine had been sold under pressure to ward oft' a distress warrant for £20, which had been issued against Mr Oldham. A list of contingent liabilities, bills, &c, was given, amounting to £20(50 15s. Mr Oldham, jun., was subjected to an examination by various creditors as to dealing between his father and certain gentlemen whose names appeared on these bills. It has been stated that the name of. one of the person on some of these bills has been forged, but this has not been teliably ascertained. A life assurance policy had been given over to Mr Thomas M.orrin on the 12th July as security for a e,laim which that gentleman had against de ceased, and an agreement in favour of the same gentleman was executed on the 20th August. Mr Sibbin proposed, and Mr Tonks seconded, that Messrs 11. Isaacs, G. Owen, and H. M. Morton be appointed trustees for the purpose of winding up the estate. This was carried, as was also a resolution that the estate should be realised at once.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Telegraph.]

(PROM OUR SPECIAL COB.RE3PONDENT.)

WELLINGTON.

This day.

Im the House, yesterday, the House went immediately into committee on the Hawke's Bay Loan Bill, the first of the series of little Bills.

Sir Dillon Bell made a slashing speech against the Bills. He asserted, that the col ony was positively responsible for debts in curred under them. He opposed with great vehemence, and was loudly cheered. He protested against the trickery that had been used as a sham and disgrace to legislation.

THE TROUBLES OF THE LITTLE

BILLS

The whole of the afternoon and night wa'i spent in passing through the seven little B;Jls.

They passed with immaterial amendments in the following order : —Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, Wellington, Nelson, Otago, Taranaki, and Auckland. The only struggle was on the various prin ciples of levies as appeared in the Hawke's Bay Bill. Thereafter each Superintendent came up to the table with his little Bill in his hand, and Mr Vogel sat beside him as heavy father to all. Mr Sheehan had some difficulty, as the abandonment of the Auckland Bill by the Superintendent left an unfavourable impres sion.

The '' Smiler" was set on by somebody to oppose it.

On the question of going into committee on this Bill the "Smiler" assailed it furiously. He hoped the Auckland Bill -would not be found up with others, or the Council would throw out nil. It was aV.surd to suppose Auckland could give security for such an amount. They were assured by its Superin tendent that it was in a state of bankruptcy. How could they continue in that state so long with, so much land ? The Superintendent was not there to support it. He was ashamed of it, and too conscientious to connect himself with it.

Mr Sheehan, in a few quiet words, let the " Smiler" down amid roars of laughter, ■whereat the "Smiler" gave place to a grin of demoniacal rage, and opposition to the Bill was snuffed out.

There were considerable modifications in the schedules of the Auckland Bill proposed by Mr Sheehan, and carried as follows : — Erecting school buildings, £40,000 ; Waiuku Branch .Railway, £40,000, on certification by the Engineer-in-Chief that it was likely to be constructed for that amount and be payable. New hospital, £ 17,500; gaol, £20,000; extension of lunatic asylum, £10,000 ; purchase of Tararu tramway, £10,000; wharfage extension at Onehunga, £5,000 ; special immigration stttlement in the North, £25,000; opening of roads and bridges on lands acquired, £15,000; preliminary survey of- the Thames and Waikato railway and branch railways in the Waikato, £7,500.

It was intimated that the Provincial Go vernment would ask the Assembly next year for an appropriation for this railway. The total amount of money in the schedule -was £I<JO,OOO instead of £245,000 as before. The lands in security include seven hundred -•and forty thousand acres, including the ■common school reserves and hospital endow ments. Security also over the tolls of the Tararu tramway and Manukau wharfage. Should the little Bills pass the Lords Mr Sheehan has secured that Auckland will at last be in as favonrable a position as the other provinces, but if the little pigs meet the fate of the old sow no harm is done.

THE ACTION OF THE LORDS.

It is generally believed that the Lords will slaughter the little Bills, and oompel the adoption of the principle of colonial borrow ing and loan to the province with a pi-operty tax

ATTEMPT TO FORCE BILLS

At the conclusion of the loan bills a deter mined eifort wms made by Mr Vogel to force several important measures through the House at one in the morning, including the Immigration and Public Works Loan Bill, Purchase of Native Lands, &c. Sir D. Bell and Mr Rolleston resisted strenuously and successfully. The House rose at half-past one. In the Council Mr Millar's motion for em powering Canterbury and Otago to construct their own lines out of provincial funds was withdrawn after a long 'debate. The Commissioners of Crown Lands Amendment Bill passed committe, and was read a third time and passed through com mittee.

MR. BROGDEN'S PETITION

The Lower House reported that Mr Broo- den's claims in his petition were not sub stantiated.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

PROPOSALS FOR COLONIAL DEFENCE.

* The committee on colonial defence re || commend torpedoes and heavy batteries for external defence, and a thorough militia and volunteer system for internal protection with " a fixed per centage of the population trained to arms. Where this is not reached by volunteers a first-class militia drawn by lot with a capitation of £3, and two years' en rollment should be formed with continuous days of drill under canvass yearly, Snider rifles, mounted corps, armed aud drilled as infantry. All corps to be instructed in the use of field and siege guns, and an annual com

f petition for i\ challenge shield. Regulation uniform, compulsory parades increased to eight, inspection, twelve company officers, I the commissions to lapse when the corps are below strength.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

ALEXANDRA

This day.

A report is cm rent that Purukutu is again on the move. It is all gammon that yester day he was at Kuifci planting potatoes. Takorei, from Kuiti, has just arrived.

UNION BEACH DIVIDEND.

COROMANDEL

This day

An interim distribution of one shilling per share will be payable on the Oth October in the Coromandel Beach Company. Very rich stone has been taken from the Tokatea to-day. Weston, the champion billiard-player, has been beaten three times by Pierce, the latter getting 520 points in 1090 up. All three matches were for £10 a-side. Weston will play Pierce to-night another match for £10, the latter to receive HOO points in 10^0 up. The Chute Tramway leasing deputation left here for Auckland to-day.

TAURANGA.

This day

Honi Tapsell, from Maketu. says the natives there don't want to fight the pakeha. They are afraid that if they commit two more murders they will drive the pakeha out of the country.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(FROM OUR. OW.V CORRESPONDENTS.) Fever at Lyttelton. THREE MORE . DEATHS.| THE LATE GALES AT TIMARU. SALMON OVA A FAILURE. LYTTELTON. This day. The flag at the Quarantine station is half mast this morning, indicating another death dHring last night. The brig Silver Lining and barque Joliba have arrived. They had to clear out from Timaru at a moment's notice during the late gales. Both vessels los.t all their anchors in the roadstead. The salmon trout ova by the Clematis, from Hobait Town, is nearly a failure. Ont of 300 shipped only 30 eggs show life. The cause is attributed to the length of the passage. It is blowing a strong S.W. gale here to day. The Taranaki has arrived and sails for Auckland this evening. 3 p.m. ' ' . 3 p.m. Two more deaths at the quarantine station —Rebecca Ferguson, widow, aged 4.), and Catherine Petersen, six months. Theie are thirty-one cases now in the Hospital, four very dangerous. Cleared: Woodbine, for Auckland, with 1781 sacks potatoes, 572 ditto Hour, l.'lO ditto malt, 109 ditto oats, 592 ditto wheat, 14(J bags of flour, 37 cases bacon, 39 cases cheese, 10 kegs butter. The Surprise brig is loading for Auckland. The Woodbine sails this afternoon. The gale has abated.

THE WRECK OF THE OTTAWA.

TARANAKI

This day. The wreck of the brig Ottawa, and her cargo of timber, is strewn along the beach. The vessel was smashed to atoms a few hours after she struck. There was a heavy fog on when the vessel came ashore. The cargo can be saved, but it would cost as much as it is worth to collect it.

THE SHIP WILD DUCK IN A GALE.

PORT CHALMERS

This day.

The ship Wild Duck from Adelaide for London left Adelaide on the 9th, and en countered severe gales on the 11th, 13th, and 14th. The captain then found the ship was making six inches of water p'ei? hour. On the 15th the leak was increasing, and a tremen dous sea running. On the 23rd she was making twelve inches of water, and the vessel bore up for Port Chalmers. She is making 5 inches in the harbour.

DUNEDIN.

Thin day.

His Honor, Justice Chapman yesterday, granted an injunction in the case of the Masonic Hall. Leave to appeal was asked. More law must be had recourse to. A meeting of shareholders of the New Zealand Shipping Company was held yester day, and arrangement so far was considered very satisfactory. A new Temperance Hall is about to be erected.

WELLINGTON.

This day,

Arrived : This morning, Ladybird, from the North; yesterday, Omeo, from the South. She proceeded via Hokitika to Australia.

INQUEST.—This Day.

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Railway Terminus Hotel before T. M. Philson, Esq., M.D., and a jury of twelve, on the body of Jeremiah McQuea, which was found floating off Wynyard Pier yesterday morning. Mr George Gallagher foreman. The jury having viewed the body of the deceased, Andrew Erickson deposed that he was a seaman on board the cutter Julia, in Mechanics' Bay, and yesterday morn ing about half-past six he discovered the body floating about a short distance from the Julia. He and his mate, James Spencer, got into the boat and put off towards the body, which they found in an advance stage of decomposition. They hooked the clothes with a boat hook, and dragged it to the Wyn yard pier. ■He then gave notice to the police at the station/and Constable -Sampson re turned with him to the pier and took charge of the body, 'which was removed to the dead house where he had seen it to-day. Gerard Sampson, member of the Auckland water police, deposed to receiving informa tion from the last witness and going to the Wynyard pier. At twenty minutes to eight, with the assistance of Constable Martin, he re moved the body to the dead-house. He could aot identify it as he did not know the de ceased. The body was very much emaciated, bo.much so that the features were completely destroyed. William Henry Trail deposed that h.9 was

a boatman in the employ of Messrs Hender and Macfarlane, on the Triad cutter. Deceased was his mate. They were going to Henderson's Creek for a load of hay. He had known deceased for about eleven years. He had been employed for four years in the Bay of Islands trade. He seemed to know his business as a seaman. Witness should have taken him him to be about thirty years of age. He was a particularly sober man. They started on Monday, the 15th, from near the Breakwater. The weather was moderate, the wind S.W.; but when near Shelly Beach the wind changed to west, when he told deceased they would go about. In a few minutes deceased, who was forward, cried out "Bill, let go the dingy, I'm overboard." He immediately went lee ward, where he thought the voice came from, but he did not see deceased. He let go everything, and cast anchor, and went round the vessel, but could discover nothing of him. He considered that he overbalanced himself and fell into the water. He then went and gave notice of the accident to the police.

This being the principal evidence, the jury after brief consideration returned a verdict of accidental death.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : — Caledonian—Buyers, £12 '.is. Crown Prince, 12s, 12s Ud, 12s, 13s, 15s; buyers, 14s. Cure, 12s Gd Black Angel, 22s Gd ; buyers, 2">s. City of London, 29s ; buyers, 2(Js. Otago, !)s 9d, l()s. Union Beach, 255. Bright >Smile, £<>. J. E. Walkkk, Hon. Sec.

THE EVENING STAB, THURSDAY, S KPTEMB <R 25 187S



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, liarrett, A. Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any Cuft'-e on account of purity and distinctness of llavour. Note the brands, sold at nhnost every grocery establish ment in town and province.—[Anvt.|



YI7" A N T E I), a respectable Lad » * abcut 13 or 14.—Apply to X. M. Isaacs, Gastittor and I'luiuber, Victoria street E.tst. WA NTE D, a .smart Waiter.— Apply at once to the Royal MaU Hotel. WANTED, a Female Servant for hotel nt tlio Thames (a most excellent place) ; Nuuemaids for gentlemen's families ; JJairy makls (good wi'seg) ; micldle-r^ed Housemaid for city hotel) ; and a lot of sharp Lads are seeking places — Hanuttford's llegistry, High street. W'A jNTED, a- good GeiJeral Servant; reference required.—Mrs Casey, Hobson street. TITAN TED, a General Servant for * * Trturiiiiga.— Apply- between the lionrs of ten and two to Mrs Marks, Uobson street. WANTED a Housemaid.—Apply to Army and Navy Hotel. TENANTED to Rent, a small Cottage " ™ with Harden, within Imlf-a-mile from town Kent must be moderate,—Address b'.W.JS., ofiice of tins paper. WANTED, a Single Man to make ♦ * himself generally useful about a fctore and drive a, horse ami cait.-Apply Under Uros., Devon port Store, North Shoie. WANTED immediately, a Servant Girl for a small family. -Apply to Mrs MiJUr, Smailes' Point, back of Firth's Mil) WANTED, a thorough General Servant ; references required.—Apply to Mrs Klliott, rfwindon Villa, Upper Union street. WANTED, a General Servant- Apply to .Mrs Easdown, Queen street. WANTED, some Good Bushmen.— Apply Holdship & Co., Custom-house-street WANTED, Two Compositors.— Apply at the Star Office. WANTED, a first-class Milliner and Saleswoman —A. Linabury & Co. W A TEE LOO QUADRANT. - The Fourth Quarter of Mrs Norman's School will commence on Monday, September 29. WANTED KNOWN, that some amount of surprise having been expressed by my friends that ray reply to the attacks in the Herald and Coromande.l Mail have not appeared in those journals, I have to intimate to them that both of the ■tile abovo independent jorrnals have refused me in sertion, and that it appeared in the Southern Cross of Saturday last, 20th inst. J. C. STOVIN. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6. 7, and S feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, a.% Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOW N.— Pricks Reduced. SINGER'S NEW FAMILY NOISELESS LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES.-M. A. Aldrich, Agent, Shortland street. Auckland. To meet the requirements of customers who find a difficulty in paying the full amount at once Mrs Aldiucii has adopted a method time payment to suit them. C. E WILLIAMS, Manager. WANTED KNOWN, that JOHN WILLIAMS (late of Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maker, has Removed to Wyndham street (nearly opposite the Evening Star office). N. B.—Umbrellas Re-covered. WANTED KNOWN that there is now a rare chance for the Working Man.— To make room for a large lot, ex City of Auckland, I have REDUCED the price of the "Favorite" Hand Lock-stitch Machine to L 4 10s; and the aame Machine, with a handsome quarter-cabinet table, L 6 10s. Every Machine guaranteed.—The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, "Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House- Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark, arid Blue Gum Laths, Slr.ngles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom House treet WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONS. p A U T I 0 N. OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of it 3 high reputation, some unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass the same off as '■'■ Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caused his TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1806," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ' ASK FOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and are that the name is Stamped on Bottle and Stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known label.



TH E Members of the Victoria, Hobson, Scottish, and Naval Biigade will Parade for Ba.itai.ton Drill in the Drill-shed Every Fiiday Evening, at ha If-pest 7 o'olock, until further orders. JAS. DERROM, Capt. Victoria Co. E. LkROY, Ciipt. Naval Brigade. A. BURNS, dipt. Hobson Co. J. M. MOWBRAY. Capt. Scottish Co F OST, on Friday, 19th inst., by a -i-J poor working girl, a Parcel of Drapery.-"Tho tinder will be rewarded by leal Ing it with Mrs Sloane, Queensferry Hotel, Vulcan lane. LOST, a half-grown brown Retriever Pup; no collar, thin tail. Any one returning same to Mrs Flatt, Albert street (East street), Newton,. will be rewarded ; or, any one detaining it after this notice will be prosecuted. LOST, on Wednesday Afternoon, a Circular Glass from an Eye-gWs ; also a Jet Ear-r'ng.— Any one blinking the same to Combes and Daldj's Store w.'lbe rewaided. T OST, from the United Service Hotel JLJ in the late Fire, the following Goods known to i have been saved :— ! 1 Kauri Box (l'ned with flannel) containing liits, Stirrup Irons, Spurs, &c., <tc., taken from (iledhill's Gate. 1 Lady's Green Morocco Gloves and Handkerchief Box, handsomely mounted in brass 1 Velvet File Table Cover 1 Silver Dessert Knife and Fork, in case, and numerous other articles. Any person returning any of the above to the United Service Hotel, Well«slev street, will be rewarded ; if found detuning them alter this notice other pro- i ceeditiL's will be taken. JOHN- HANCOCK, Unitod Service Hotel. Sept. 2J, 1573. r VB EKE will be Requiem Haas in J. St. Tiitrick's Cathedral for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Hkavv on SATURDAY, 27tli inst., at half-past 7 o'clock a.m. The Chapel will be in Mourning, and the Prayers of all the Faithful are requested on that morning. OCCIDENTAL SWEEPSTAKE OX THE MELBOURNE CUP. ALL parties who do not ta.lce their Tickets by Ist October will have their names erased. Sweep will positively take place on WED NESDAY, October 15. E. PERKINS. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. T ECTURE by the Eev. G-. H. -a J TURNER, in the Large Room of tho Young Men's Christian Association, on FRIDAY EVENING, 3rd October. Subjeet:-"BEFORK AND AFTER MARRIAGE." ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. MEMBERS of the A.0.P., and persons in Onehunga wishing to join the above Society, will please tend the'- names to " Forester," Poit-oflic.e, Onehungi, before 30th September. It is intended to open a Court next month. npO LET, a Four-roomed Cottage on JL Parnell Rise; 10s per week.—Apply at Parnell Store. THE UNDERSIGNED Begs to notify] that he has'! received, per, "Wonga Wonga, THE FIRST PORTION OF A SHIPMENT Of NEW SEASON'S (1873-4) TEAS, Ex Stbamshtp " Cratofobth,"£fkom Foo Cirow, Similar, to the best numbers of the Acacia's cargo, which gave such general satisfaction last Season, and he invites the Trade to inspect and procure samples for liquoring. The Shipment includes various grades, from good medium to full-flavoured Souchong TEAS, and ha been purchased in Foo Chow with a special view to I the growing demand in this market forj the finer description of teas. H. B . MORTON. M"AIZE! MAIZE!! MAIZE!!!! ON SALE, Ex Leslie, imiom Clarence River, N.S.W. 17J0 9 BAGS MAIZE j FOR SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers, at lowest Market price. H.:8.;. MORTON. Custom-house-street, August 30.1873. WE ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontenaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PAPERHANGINGS of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have determined to offer at the OLD BATES. Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in wood and iron), Oils, Colors, Plain and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists' Colors, and all* Painting Requisites, Gilt and Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDER H O LL A N D & BUTLER, 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET. OIL, COLOR, GLASS, AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank ot Nit Zealand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim. Clock and Compass Glasses. Brushes, &c., Ac. MRS. K. WRIGHT, TEACBER of the PIANOFORTE and SING ING, corner of Wakefleld and Symonds streets (many ye*f« pupil of the late Charles Glover and other eminent London mast'-rs), is now prepared to give Lessons at her residence daily afior 4 o'clook p.m. . Terms (Pianoforte): Two Guineas.



paiNCE 0"F WALES THEATRE.1 Lessees .. .. Messrs G. W. Collier & Co. TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY) TO-NIGHff (THURSDAY/) BENEFIT AND LAST NIG TO BUT TWO of the Celeb-atod Tragedian MR. B . FAIRCLOUG IT, when ho will appear as SHYLOCK & PERTRUCHIO. The performance will commence with THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Shylock Mr B. Faircloush. To be follower! -n Ith KATHERINE & PETRUCIITO. Petrachio .. ■» Mr 13. Fairclough (As performed by him upwards of 100 consecutive nights ia London). FRTDAY EVENING (by desire), HAMLET. Box Office at Upton & Co.'s, Queon street, where seats: can be secured arid tickets obtained. Dress Circle, 3s, Stalls, 2s; Pit, One Shilling. The free list entirely suspended. ri H O E A L HALL. THIS (TmmsTUY) EVENING, SEPT. 25, ST. SEPULC If HE'S ENTERTAI N.M ENT. Part I. MISCELLANEOUS. Part 11. "A THUHPINJ LEG A C Y." Admission, Is. To commence at S o'clock p.m. MUSICAL C.HA"RADE now in preparation for the next Populi"- Concert. A GRAND Vocal and Instrumental Concert will take place at the Public ball, Otahuhu, on WEDNESDAY, October 8, the proceeds to be devoted in Liqv'dating the Debt on the Convent School.--., Otahuhu. Doors wil' open at 7.30, the Concert to commence at 6 o'clock. Tickets, 3s. eaoh. ST. MATTHEW'S Sunday-schoool Sing'ng Gin's.— Members of the above Class are informed tint there will be no practice held th?s week. "P DE N BKEW ER V, NE W NOR T H ROA D, AUCKLAND. NOTICE TO PUIJL7CANS AND OTHERS. W. .1. SUITER & CO. beg to inform the nhabitants of Auckland and else where that they have commenced Business as BREWERS at tde above premises, and hope by strict attention to business and producing Ales of a superior quality (which W.J.S.'s long practical ex perience in the colonies will enable us to do), to merit i a fair share of public support. July 24, 1873. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! TN SUMS from Is. to £100 on all -* kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated-ware, Clothing, and all other Merchandize. The strictest secresy can be relied on. Fireproof Safes on the premises for the Security of Valuables. L.H.NEU M E G E N, PAWNBROKER, WYNDHiM-STEEET (Late Queen-street), Auckland. HpHE Lease, Goodwill, &c, of that -*- Old-established Shop, 09. Queen street (carried on by 8 Pahtridce for thfi last eight years, to be SOLD, he having taken this Albion Hotel, Hobson street. If not disposed of by Saturday next the whole of the Stock, two Horses, < art, and Harness, will be Sold by Auction on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1573. TO CAPITALISTS.—Wanted, Several Sums of Money, to be advanced on mortgage, good securities, &c ; interest, S to 10 per cent. —Apply to Cam ell & Randerson, Mining and Investment Agents, Coromandel. TO Let or Lease, for term of years, the Shop and Dwelling at the top of Shortland Crescent (lately in the occupation of Mr Tyndall) ; suitable for Millinery or any light business. The Dwelling is pleasantly situated, overlooking the harbour. —Apply to F. L. Prime, Insurance Build ings. THE LATE FIRE. MES POWLET having taken temporary premises in WAKEFIKLD STREET (next Sa'ndall, Butcher), -will DISPOSE Or1 THE REMAINDER OF HER STOCK saved from the Fire. No reasonable offer refused. MAIZE ! MAIZE !! MAIZE !!! at 4s 6d and 5s per bushel, at H. WATTS, Old Market and Pitt-street. Column's Light and Dark Blue, lOd per lb; Black Lead, lOd per lb. DEVONPOET DISTRICT SCHOOL. A SCHOOLMASTER is required for J-JL the above School. He will be paid at the rate of £200 per annum till 31st December, thereafter according to the scale adopted by the Board of Education. The average attendance of pupils during the Jast quarter was eighty-six, the number of names on the roll was one hundred and eight. Applications, in writing, with testimonials, will be received by the undersigned, at Shortland-street, Auckland, up till 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, 26th inst. ROBT. SOMMERVILLE, Chairman of Committee. Devonport, 20th September, 1873. CITY RATES. City Council Offices, Auckland, 24th September, 1873. IT is hereby notified that the General Rate for 1873-4 is now due, and that legal pro ceedings will be taken by the City Council against all persons failing to pay the said Rate for Fourteen Days after a demand in writing has been left at the premises in respect of which the Rate is payable. F. BRODIE, Town Clerk. rpHE Adjourned Meeting of Nos. •A 1 and 2 Companies Rifle Brigado will be held THIS (Tlmrsdav) EVENING, in Mr Batger's Office, Wyndham street, at half-past seven. R. C. MACDONALD, Hon. Secretary. TO BUILDERS. rpENDERS will be received by the JL undersigned until 4pm. of THURSDAY, the 2nd October, for the Erection of a Manufactory in Upper Queen stree!. Plans, &c.. at my office, Queen street. P. HEREPATH, Architect. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (limited). HHENDERS will be received at this X office until noon of MONDAY next, the 29th inst., for the Purchase of the Steam Launch FAIRY, >as she now lies in Messrs Henderson & Spraggon's ' fahipyard, Custom-house street West. Further particulars on application. By order of the Board of Directors. .T. A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, 22nd September, 1873. LODGIN&S WANTED by an elderly Gentleman (at present rather an in valid). A plain furnished comfortable] Sitting-room, with tire-place, and Bed-room, having a pleasant open view, in a respectable neighbourhood, with attend ance. No objection to the North fShore.—Adtlrsa*. sUting ttnnij X., Newmarktt.



| I CHEAP QUILTS CHEAP BLANKETS? CHEAP SHEETINGS! CHEAP MANCHESTER GOODS! SOILED BLIANKETS AT REDUCED PRICES. 11. ATKINS TX7ISHES to call Special Attention to his • STOCK OF BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CURTAINS, TABLE LINEN. CALICOS TOWELLINGS, TICKS, and MANCHESTER GOODS of all Descriptions, which are offered at Lower Prices than Charged by any House in the City of Auckland. H. A. has JUST OPENED a HEAVY STOCK of SHEETINGS AND QUILTS, same numbers and qualities as the last Ship ment, which in every instance gave the GREATEST SATISFACTION. FINLAY'S TWILLED SHEETINGS, ALL WIDTHS, 3d per yard lower in price. GOOD QUALITY TOILET QUILTS, 2h yards long, from 7s lid. DITTO DITTO (LARGE SIZE), From 13s 6d. SPLENDID QUALITY TOILET QUILTS, Bestjin Auckland, 2f|yards long,|l9s Oil 1 worth 2Cb. DITTO DITTO, |3JSYARDS LONG, ' 22s Cd; worth 30s. A LARGE SELECTION OF LONG CURTAINS, In Net, Muslin, Lens, &c. BLACK SILKS, 20 per cent, under the usual prices. The Low-priced Colored Silks being all sold, tht BETTER QUALITIES are Reduced to COST PRICE. WINTER DRESSS MATERIALS, JACKETS, SHAWLS, Etc. At Reduced Prices. A LARGE LOT OF CHEAP TWEEDS, For Boys' Wear, Just Opened. Every description of CLOTHING, HATS, SHIRTS, TWEEDS, &c, &c, - &o. --Will be opened in a few days endid Stock of NEW SUMMER GOODS. There will be no advince n the prices, as all the new stock to be shewn was PURCHASED BE FORE THE NEW TARIFF CAME INTO OPERATION. H. ATKINS, (Late Hay and Hoxeymaon.



BOAKD & [RESIDENCE for four gentlemen it a respectable private family, on moderate terms ; or, for Lady ivnn Gentleman ; or, Furnished Apartments.—For addrees a. ply at Star ffice. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for one Gentleman at Park House, Fonsonby Road. TBIBGEAPH LINE or ROYAL MAIL COACHES. NORTH SHORE AND TAKAPUNA LAKE. North Shore 7 am. Lake S a.m. North Shore 31.150 a.m. Lake 12.30 p.m. North Shore 4 p.m. Lake 5 p.m. Coach leaves North Shore for Takapuna Lako on Sundays at 10 30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. Booking Office:—W. Parker's Biuxisn Hotel. LOOM AN I) SMITH, " I'JiOPRTETORS. DAT or ISLANDS COAL TAKD, BREAKWATER ROAD. ]00 TONS COAL ON SALE, BY HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. Queen street. A GENTLEMAN of unimpeachable char acter, who has been S years in a Government Office, and having a testimonial of 30 years' fidelity, is desirous of an Engage ment in any office where a confidential Servant is required.—Address " 1.0.," Stak office. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! MES MU&U&.Y wishes to notify to her patrons that she has taken premises in Wyndham-street, a few doors above the Herald office, where she will always have on hand a fresh supply of OYSTERS AND PISH, ETC. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES OLDHAM (DECEASED).—STOCK-IN-TRADE. GRANT & MORTON HA V E received instructions from the Trustees in the above to sell by auction, on the premises, High street, on Mon day, *29th inst., at 11 o'clock prompt, The STOCK-IN-TBADB in the above Estate. Terms—Cash. QG&TO-MORROW, SEPTEMBER 2G,~ Eleven O'Clock a.m. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At the Ruins of the Anchor Stables, QUEEN-STREET FIRE, BY MARKET-HOUSE, A QUANTITY of newly-laid Bricks. X3L A LOT of IRON. R. ARTHUR,. Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, SEPTEMBER 25, At Eleven O'Clock a.m. MARKET HOUSE .AUCTION SALE. POULTEY- Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Canaries, &c. PRODUCE. AT ARTHUR'S MART, OSE O'CLOCK P.M. (Ex El'zabeth Curie, from Lyttelton.) 160 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, 14 kegs Butter 20 tons Flour, 50,1 C), and 200 Bacon and Hams. ALSO, 5 cases Green Bacon and Hams, Canterbury Cheese and Butter, Coined Beef, Spiced Mutton, AucHaud Bacon and Cheese, Wheatmoal, Bran, Carrots. GROCERIES—2O boxe.2 good Tea, 40 cases Jama, 1 case Taylor's Cocoa. Household tmrjiture, «&. R. ARTH CJR, AUCTIONEER. to-morr6w, CORNER MART, At 11 o'clock, Kf\ KEG- S Prime Canterbury *J \J Butter, just landed, and in lots to suit pttr chasers CO bags Seed and Canterbury Potatoes 10 tons Bakers' and Household Flour 5 barrels Pork, 2 cases Watt <& Co's Hams and Bacon in cloth (best quality) 1 ton Auckland Bacon, upset price, from 4jd % Bran, Maize, Cheese, Tea, Sugar, Oil, Rice Kerosene, Soap, Candles, and New Furniture. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. CONTINUATION OF DRAPERY SALE. E. & H. ISAACS WILL hold a Continuation Sale of Clothing and Drapery, at their Store, Fort street, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, When the following GOODS will be offered:— . C cases well-assorted Hosiery 3 cases Neck-ties, Scarfs, and Pocket Hand kerchiefs 2 cases Calicos and Table Diapers 5 cases Clothing, Belts, and Braces 3 cases Black Cloth and Crimean Shirts, and Sundry Lots of Drapery not offered at the previous Sale. The Trade are invited to attend, as the most part of the Goods are for ausolute sale. TUESDAY, 2Lst OCTOBER. LEASE OF HOSPITAL RESERVE. nPHE Undersigned have been in -L structed by the Deputy-Superintendent to offer for Lease by Public Auction, at their Mart, Fort streot, at 12 o'clock noon oa the date above named, THE HOSPITAL RESERVE, situate r.ear the Harp of. Eriu Inn, on the Great South Road, Suburbs of Auckland, Parish of WuitemaU, County of Eden, and being Allotment 17a, of Section 12, containing 27a. ok. 23i". jS* Plans May bk Seen at Our Mart." I©* SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, t ., HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c. THE Subscribers will sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, EXCELLENT COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, by Bord, in very Handsome Walnut Case; full compass and quite new. Also a general assortment of Household furniture. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer.]