THE REMAINING BUSINESS. The order paper is now clear of Bills, except the Hawke'a Bay Native Lands Alienation Bill and two pages of the State notices of motion, among them Mr Luckic's " bogus" resolutions about an Agricultural College, intended for the eyea of the electors of Franklyn, The prorogation takes place to-morrow. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. In the Council the Eailways Bill was read a third time and passed. The General Pur poses Loan Bill and Immigration Bill were read a second time. FLOATAGE OF TIMBER. The Interpretation Bill was read a second and third time and passed. The intention of this is that where the Superintendent is mentioned in any Act it is to be taken as the Superintendent with the advice of the Executive Council. This is the Act wiung by Mr. Svvanson from the Ministry, in connection with the Floatage of Timber Bill. Now the Executive Council must be consenting parties to bring ing the Act in force over rivers, and as it is understood that the Executive will be personally liable if due diligence is not taken that the securities given for anticipated damage are good, it is probable some curb will be placed on the in tended high handed spoliation. THE MEURENT CASE. The first business on to-day's paper in the House is the " Meurant '"case, brought up by Mr Swanson. This rascally business has been fully investigated and evidence taken, and will afford the Star an opportunity of illustrating the moral in fluence exercised by the pure sway of Sir George Grey in fixing the relative merits of marriage and concubinage as between the two races in New Zealand. Taihoa !

seized the bearer of the letter. She ran to Dr. Millspaugli's, who, in company with I Dr. E. H. Noble, proceeded in haste to Mrs. Clayton's. They found the young lady dead. A note addressed to her mother was found on the itoor. It was as follows:— " Montgomery, March 17, IS~3. —Dear Mother and Ellen, —Mourn not for the act I am about to commit. The thought of self destruction has long hung upon my weary brain, and caused me to sink at last. There is not a person to blame but myself. Weep not for me, dear mother and' sister. Just think of me as Hattie, who has ascended to a home beyond the skies, where sadness and sorrow shall cease. I will bid my friends and this world an affectionate farewell. This ! shall end my destiny.—Hattik Clayton." The news of the sad affair spread rapidly, and word was conveyed to the mother of the unfortunate girl. She returned home, and is nearly crazed over the tragic fate of her daughter, A jury was summoned yesterday by Justice F. Bodine, acting as Coroner. The facts elicited were in efl'ect these : — Dr Millspaugh testified that Miss Clayton was subject to great melancholy at times, and' had many times expressed a desire to die. She often wondered how she had been permitted to live so long. The Claytons were in very poor circumstances, and Hattie had recently been disappointed in getting work, and had been in low spirits for some days. John Topping, clerk in Bradner Smith's drug-store, said that Miss Clayton came to the drug-store on Sunday last, and, repre senting that she was suffering .from a severe ; ear-ache, purchased two ounces of laudanum. I The lost seen of Miss Clayton alive was on Monday, when her mother went away. She was highly respectable.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

The usual annual meeting of the Auckland Presbytery was opened this morning at eleven o'clock in St. Andrew's. There were pre sent Eevs. Dr Lang, D. Bruce, J. Hill, Macnicol, "Wallace, Tait, Maoky, McKinney, Galloway, Stewart, McGowan, and McKenzie, besides Messrs YVhitson, Hattray, Sommer ville, Rhodes, Thompson, and Stevenson. The Rev. Mr McKinney (Moderator) in the chair. The Clerk to the Court (the Eev. Mr Mac nicol) read the minutes of the last meeting, which were put and confirmed. The Rev. D. M. Bruce said that before the business of the Court was proceeded with he should like to introduce to the attention of the Court the Rev. Dr. Lang, whose fame and Christian worth were so well known to all. The Moderator, addressing Dr. Lang, said that it was not often that they had the pleasure of finding one in their midst who had fought so well and successfully the good fight of faith. He wotild not descant upon the Doctor's worth, as he was well known to all classes and denomina tions, and his presence in the midst of the Court would be attended with good results, and by the blessing of God the efforts of the Presbytery would eventually meet with success. In the name, therefore, of the Court, he had pleasure in admitting Dr. Lang to their tleliberations. Dr. Lang bowed his acknowledgments. The Rev. Mr McKinney said that as the time for which he had been elected moderator had expired, it became his duty to resign the trust they had reposed in him to his successor, Rev. Mr Hill, but before vacating that seat he could not help thanking the various members of the Court for the assist ance he had at all times received from them. The Moderator for the ensuing year (Rev. Mr Hill) then took his seat. It had, he said, been customary for the newly-elected Moderator to deliver an address ; but at the last meeting it had been determined that he should deliver a lecture upon some spiritual subject which he had prepared, and would have pleasure in reading it this evening. A special minute was then read respecting the death of the late Rev. David Hamilton, of the Whau, expressive of the high esteem in which he was held. The Rev. Mr Mackay gave a resume of the circumstances under which this very promis ing servant of Christ had lost his life.in the flower of his youth, being only 29 years of age. He feelingly alluded to his death and burial, and the warm interest he took in things relating to the Presbytery. His pre mature death had made the loss the more keen to his congregation of the Whau, but Tinder the dispensation of Almighty God it should, be taken by others that Christ Jesus ■will ( always heal the bruised heart and comfort those who work in righteousness and faith.- The rev. gentleman read a minute which he had prepared at the request of the Presby tery, and closed with ("But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep that ye sorrow not ev : en as others which have no hope, for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them which sleep in Jesus Avill God bring with him. Wherefore comfort one another with these words." Foreign Missions.—The vaiious clergy men brought tip their several reports of the collections having in accordance with the instructions of the Presbytery been made in their respective districts. Sabbath Schools.—The report of the Sabbath Schools was brought up and read, and adopted. Committee to report on religion and morals. Mr Wallace, convener. It was stated that the questions as sub mitted by the. committee had not been replied to, and some of them camo in too late to be answered. & After some discussion it was decided that no report should be asked from the com mittee this year. . A report of the Church Property Commit tee was then read and adopted. It was moved by Mr Sommerville, and carried, that the Presbytery approve of the establishment of a Sustentation Fund for the maintenance and extension of the Church. The Rev. McKenzie tendered his resigna tion of the charge at the North Shore. In doing so he said he would not go into the reasons of his resignation. On the motion of the Rev. B. Bruce it was agreed that the matter should be held over for discussion at a future meeting of the Presbytery.

SUICIDE OF MISS HATTIE CLAYTON OF MONTGOMERY, N. Y.

J.HE village of Montgomery, N.JY. county, was thrown into great excitement yesterday by the report that Miss flattie Clayton, an interesting young lady, aged about 20 years had committed suicide by taking a dose of laudanum. Investigation into the affair proved that the rumor was well founded. Miss Clayton was the daughter of a poor ■widow of Montgomery. The latter left home ■ Monday last, to visit another daughter in "jbo country. A young lady on Monday "a>me to Montgomery with a letter to Miss .'ayton for her mother. The messenger vent to the house, and seeing nor hearing no one about, entered the bedroom, where she discovered Miss Clayton lying on the bed apparently dead. The young lady, although greatly Bhocked, went to the bedside and ■aw that Miss Clayton was still alive. A •up containing laudanum stood on a stand by the bedside, and a fearful suspicion

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Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is oth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co. s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity <md distinctness of lhivour. Note the brands, sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.— [Advt. |



WANTED to But' Junk Timber.— . App'y to Union Sash snd Door Company. WANTED immediately, a respec table yonnjr worn- n us Cencivl Ser/ant. —■ Apply to Mrs. Shepherd, Jermyn-strtat. WANTED, a Butcher for Slaughter - hou-ie and Shop - work, for AVaikato ; none need apply except of flrst-cJr s reference. — lisher and Co., Queen-street. WANTED, by a l-espectable young woman a Situation f s General Servant in a private family with no cb"c"rpn.— Apply A.M., istui office, from :i to 4 p.m. to-morrow. WANTED, a respectable youth as an Apprentice to the Blaoksiritlung.—Apply Etna IToig). AVet Queen i-treet. WANTED, for the country, a Female General Servant.-Apply to Mrs Forgie, top of Vincent street. WANTED, a General Servant.-- Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, some Good Bushmen.— Apply Hoidship & Co.. Custom-house-street WANTED, a Situation by an arrival per St. Leonards ; is thoroughly used to dairy-farm management; fifteen years' testimo nials ; married man.—AY. Baker, Immigrant Barracks. WANTED, a smart active Butcher Boy.—Apply at once to E. Boucher, New North Eoad. WANTED KNOWN, that JOHN AVILLIAMS (late of Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maker, has Removed to AVyndham street (nearly, opposite the Eventny Star office). N. B.—Umbrellas Re-covered. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashts, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House- Blocks, Posts, flails, Hardwood Felloes. Hhafts, Iron bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the owest market price, at his Yards, Custom House ltreet WANTED KNOWN THAT AY. L EYS, Bookbinder, Machine Kuler, and Account-book Manufacturer, Has REMOVED from Victoria street East .to. AVyndham street, next door above the Evening Star office. 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. WINSTON3. WM TB DKN OWN, —Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6. 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints; &c , &c, 5.% Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTB D KNOWN/.— Prices Reduced. SINGER'S NEAV FAMILY NOISELESS LOCK-STITCH SEAVING MACHINES.—M. A. Aldbich, Agent, Shortland. street. Auckland. To meet the requirements of customers who find a difficulty in paying the full amount at once Mbs Aidkich has adopted a method time payment to suit tham. C. E.; AVILLIAMS, Manager. WILL shortly be published every week, the AUCKLAND MOSQUITO, a Comical Periodical; price, Cd per copy, or 5s per quarter. Publishing Office : High street. WANTED KNOWN, that MISS PENNAIi has much pleasure in in troducing to the public of Auckland the Most Useful Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever yet imported : P.RINCE3S OF AVALES. This admirable Machine is the most perfect Lock stitch Machine yet invented. It is so simple that the most inexperienced can operate it without any previous instruction, while it is incapable of derange ment by ordinary use.' The range of application is practically unlimited : anything that can be worn or M^aire stitching in a house can be executed on this Machine. The tension rarely requires regulating. From muslin to dressed calico, woollen cloth, or even leather may be sewn without change of needle or cotton, or alteration of tension. The work is easily guided by cne hand, while the other is employed in turning it. AVhen fixed on a stand it can be operated by hand or foot at pleasure, and it is then as efficient as the most costly treadle machine. Besides all kinds of domestic use, it can be applied to many varieties of manufacturing use, such as dress-making, mantle making, stay-making, and tailoring. ENGLAND'S QUEEN. ; Thi3 remarkable Machine presents some entirely new features never before realised in a Sewing Machine, and making it more extensively useful and more varied in its application than any other Sewing Machine whatever, whether hand or treadle. In its application to pl*in sewing of every kind, it exactly resembles the Princess of AVales, but it it can be instantly changed without stopping the Machine to herring-bone stitching and to overseaming. This is effected by simply turning a screw, and the width and length of the stitch are regulated at pleasure. The arrangement permits of the overseaming or. herring-boning of any fabric whatever, and will be found of immense value in the manufacture Of children's clothing and in ornamental work. I. seuns where- elasticity is required the stitch of this Machine is superior to every existing Machine. It is important to observe that all these advantages are obtained with the most perfect simplicity of construc tion. j»-Krote the address:-MISS PENNAL, Dress Mantle-maker, and Machinist, AVest End House TVakkfield street. Apprentice AVanted ! ■ ' ■' • FIVE SHILLINGS EEWAED for those who will discover the Thief who stole tie two CITRONS out of Mr. Crantmu's Garten at PwneU.



Jj O 0 IC OUT fob BLAIR & LAMBERT'S ADVERTISEMENT TO-MORROW. i AUCKLAND EIFLE ASSOCIATION. A UCKLAND District Representa -£-»- tivrs in the Intercolonial Match at Melbourne wi.l 1 be selected by Five Competitions : 200, 500, and (100 yards : seven rounds (any position) ; Wimblodon Tergets. Names and entrance money (Ten Shillings) of competitors to be tent to Secretary by Saturday, 4th inst. ' ; First Competition—Tuesday, October 7, at 7.m. Second Competition—Wednesday, Octobers, 12 noon 1 Third Competition —Thursday, October 9, 12 noon Fourth Competition—Faday, October 10, llpra. Fifth Competition— Monthly, October 13, 15 p.m. ■■ By order, A.SIvOB-B,} Hon-SeoS- A UCKLATND EIFLE BRIGADE. Auckland, September 30,1573. REGIMENTAL OKDEUS- Tiie usual Monthly Inspection of the Battalion will be liinde on Thursday Kvonirig next, at half-past 7 o'clock. His Worship the M«yor lias signified his intention of presenting his prize to Corporal Partington, No. 3 Company, at this parade. WM. GORDON, Major, Commant''ng AucMund Jlifle Biigade. A. R. V. No. 1 ROYAL COMPANY. THE Company will assemble for Monthly Inspection To-morr.ow (Thursday) Evening, October 2, in the Drill-shed, at 7.30 o'clock sharp. Mombers absent without leave will be lined in accordance with the Volunteer Regulations. Uniform : Full Drers. Evew member is requested to atend. J. HERBERT BURNS, Capt. Commandng ROYAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 2. A ROYAL Arch Purple Meeting of the above LotUe will be held in the Lodge Room, Newton, To-moirow (Thursday) TCveding, the 2nd October, at 7.30 o'clock punctua'ly. Visiting R. A.P. Brethren are invited to attend. By Order of the W.M. GEORGE BULL, Hon. Sec. p?TY HALL, WEDNESDAY^ TO BUILDERS. rpENDEES will be received by the J- undersigned until 4pm. of THURSDAY, the 2nd October, for the Erection of a Manufactory in Upper Queen street, l'lans, &c, at my office, Queen street. P. JIEKKPATU, Architect. BLAIR ET LAMBERT, EPICIERS, VENDEARS DE JAM BON ET DE FROM AGE, Au Coin de QtTB^N-STRKRT de Victoria-street (AuprCs Monsieur le boucher Loggie), ANNONCENT humblemenfc au Capitaine aux Oilieiefs eta l'Equipage dv Vaisseau Franc.ais Atalante, (jue lear Depot de The1, de Gaffe, de Sucre, de Jambori, de Bearre d'dOufs, de Kromage, de Sauces, de Choses Prdservdes, et de tout cc gui guneralement appartient r. cc commerce est vendu par eux de la meilleare quality eta prix les plus bai possibles. Dcs visites sont invitees, N.B.—Du Bearre Frais, Is; dcs CEufs, 9d. BLAIR & LAMBERT, FAMILY OEOCEES AND TEA MERCIIA.FTB. G] EEWAED!—Lost, on the Cw J- Remuera Road, between the Railway Cross ing and the Remuera Chapel, a Red Cornelian Neck lace. The above reward will be paid to the tinder. Apply to J. H. Witheford, Newmarket. TO MASTER BAKERS.— WANTED a Situation by one who thoroughly understands the business : lately awived.—Address Mr Fisher, Immigration Barracks. | T~L~ITIJ S I O N I S T. IV/TAIZE! MAIZE!! MAIZE!.! ! ON SALE, Ex Leslie, from Clarence Rivee, N.S.W. 1709 BA GrS MAIZE FOR SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers, at lowest Market price. 11. B. MORTON. Custom-house-street, August 30.1873. rpHE UNDERSIGNED Begs to notify that he has received, per. Wonga i "VVonga, THE .FIRST PORTION ! 07 A . . S H.I P M E.V.;N T I NEW SEASON'S (1873-4) TEAS, Ex Steamship " Craigforth," from Foo Chow, 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. 1 The Shipment includes various grades, from good : medium to full-flavoured Souchong TEAS, arid ha been purchased in foo Chow with a special view "to the. growing demand in this market for] the finer ' description of teas. 1 I H. B.~M0BT0N»"'



PRINCE OF WAL ES THEATRE.' Lessees .. .. Messrs G. W. Collier & Co. . THIS (Wedxeiiuy) EVENING, OCT. 1, LAST TIME ! LAST TIME ! ! LAST TTME ! ! ! i OCTOROON! I OCTOROON!! | OCTOROON ! !! ■ Salem Scudder .. .. Mr G. W. Collier , Uncle Pete .. ~ .. Mr. Lachlun MoGowan I Zoe (an Ootoroon Girl) .. Mrs Walter Hill In preparation—CAMLCLE. In consequence of numerous adplications Ihe Management will issue a limited number of Monthly" Tickkth at LI each (Transferable); Lady and Gentleman, LI 10s, to be had at Upton and Co.'s Stationers,' or at the Office of the Theatre. Box Office at Upton & Co.'s, Queen-street, where seats can be secured and tickets obtained. Dress Circle, 3s, Stalls, 2s; Pit, One Shilling. ri H O R A L HALL. ' Under the distingu'slied patronage and in presence of | Major Gordon and the Ofllr.ers and Men of i the Naval Brigade and the various I Volunteer Corps. BENEFIT IN AID OF THE FUND 3 | NAVAL BRIGADE BAND, I Tendered by the : AUCKLAND AM AT KUR DRAMATIC CLUB. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING, I The curtain will rise at S o'clock precisely to the Domestic Urania, entitled THE FRENCH EMIGRANT; A TALB OF THE NEUTRAL GROUND. | To be followed, afteran interlude, by the Laughable Farce of | No. 1 ROUND THE CORNER. i To conclude with a Select QuadriHe Party. I Volunteers are requested to appear in uniform. Prices of Admission:- Fronts Seats, as.; Stalls, 25,; Gallery, OXE .SHILLING. TOOK OUT for CHAPMAN. TTOLUNTEER CONCERT AND V DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT, CHORAL HALL, ON THURSDAY, oth OCTOBER, 1573. Under the patronage of the Officer and Members of ' tlie Volunteer Forces, and of the Auckland Riflo I Association, in aid of the I FUNDS OF THE ASSOCIATION, to enable Kepresentativcs to be sent to compete in the Inter-Coloniul contest at Melbourne. j COSIMITTKK : Captains Derrom, Le Roy, Morrow, Burns, Mowbray, Isaacs, McCrae, ard Kensington. Lieutonants Devore, Anderson, Kitchen, Nathan, Payne, ami Robinson ; and Messrs Thome, Boardman, and Kohn. : COKDUCTOII .. .. .. JOMKI'II BROWNE, EHQ. Tickets, 2s. Cd.; Gallery, Is. Cd. ! Programme in future advertisements. Volunteers will attend in Uniform .). C. DA.VJES, Hen. Sec. and Treasurer. riHORAL FESTIVAL. | St. paul7s~church. The Churchwardens inform Seatholders that about 160 Tickets have been reserved for them, and appli cations (accompanied with an addressed stamped envelope) must be made o-i or before THURSDAY next, at 4 p.m., to the Churchwardens, or may be i left at Mr Hardwick's, Shortland street, when the Tickets will be allotted as equitably as possible in : proportion to the number of applications, and posted to the applicants. R. W. DYSON, ) Church- W. St. CLAIR TISDALL, ("wardens. Sept. 30, 187:;. AUCKLAND DIOCESAN CHORAL ASSOCIATION. FESTIVAL, 6th OCTOBER. N O T I C E. The whole of the WHITE TICKETS for tho Nave of St. Paul's Cathedral Church are hereby Cancelled, and will NOT entitle the bearers to admission nt the | Festival. I New Tickets (of another colour) have been Issued ; for distribution by the Clergy or Churchwardens of St. I Paul's,. St. Matthew's. St. Mary's, St. Sepulchre's, All Saints', St. Mark's, and. St. Peter's (Onehunga), to whom application should be made. Tickets for the Gallery and Choir remain unchanged. By order of the Committee. VTNCENT E. RICE, Hon. See. ' Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1873: INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARS. A SPECIAL General Meeting of the OlEcers of tho various Lodges of the above Ordei in and around Auckland are requested to meet at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms (entrance by Wellesley street), on WEDNES DAY next, Ist October, at half-past six o'clock p.m., and the members of the same at half past seyen o'clock p.m. of the same evening, at the same place. Business of importance. By order of the W.C.T. " HEALTH REFORM" AND "GOOD TEMPLARISM." A LECTURE will be delivered on WEDNESDAY next, Ist October, in the Primitive Methodist School-room, Edwardes street, by Dr Hojsns, M.D. Admission Free. Collection at the close to Aid the Trust Funds. Chair to be taken at 7 o'clock. Newmarket, on THURSDAY next, 2nd October, Dr. Hobus will deliver a Lecture on " Health and Reform " and " Good Templarism," in the Primitive Meihodist Chapel. Admission Free. Collection at the Close to Aid the Chapel Funds. Chair to be taken at half-past 7. All are invited to attend. BOARD & RESIDENCE for four gentlemen in a respectable private family, on moderate terms ; or, for Lady and Gentleman ; or, Furnished Apartments.—For addrees a^ply at Star flice. " BEFORE AND AFTER MARRIAGE." rjpHE Rev. G. H. TURNER will JL deliver a Lecture on the above subject in the Large Room of the Young Men's Christian Associa tion, on FRIDAY Evening, 3rd October, the pro ceeds to be added to the Building Fund of the Kree Methodist Church. Tickets, Is. each, may be had from any of the Trustees. Doors open at 7, lecture to commence at nalf past. . | GOOD TEMPLARS. AIjT Open Meeting of the Auckland Pioneer Lodge, No. 5, will be held at the Cook street Hall on THURSDAY EVENING next, the 2nd of October, at 7.30 o'clock. The public will be admitted free. "jjfl^g^^j^ qpo STAND THIS Jos™ a he Well-known Grey Entire I^sdtewM&S? MATCHLESS. Mondays ; Panmmre, and round by St. John's College; Wednesday* ; Onehunga, round by Three Kings : Fridays ; Whau, round by Mount Albert; the remainder part of the week at .T. Walter's Stable, 1 New North Road. Terms:—Single Mare, £3 ; two or more, as per agreement. Groomage, 2s 6d each Mare, to be paid at the time of serving. All other money to be paid on or before the 3rd day of January, 1874. .^ OCCIDENTAL SWEEPSTAKE ON THE j MELBOURNE CUP. ALL parties who do not take their Tickets by lßfc Qotoborwill have their names I •ra«td. Sweep will positively take place on WED«



LECTURE BY THE REV. DR. LANG. THE Bey. Dr. LANG-, of Sydney, will deliver a LECTURE m the Public Hall, Otchuhu, ou FRIDAY EVENING, the 3rd :ustant, at 7 o'clock. Subject—"Sketches of my Colonial I-ifo in- the ; Colonization of New Zealand, Victoria, aiid Queens ! land." 1 The Rev. John Maohy, M A., will occupy the Chair. i Admission-One Shilling. The proceeds to be devoted to the Liquidation of a debt owing ay tho Presbyterian Ctongjogation, Papatoetoe. Doors open at half-past six. ■ ■ ' • LOST, from the' "United' Service Hotel in the late fc'ire, the following Goods known to have been saved: — 1 Turk's. Head Meerschaum Pipo (in Morocco ■ case) ■ Lady's Gold Brooch and Ear-rings (mounted) Gentleman's Carbuncle Sleeve-links, Studs, &c. 1 Lady's Green Morocco Gloves and Handkerchief Box, handsomely mounted in brass 1 Velvet Pile Table Cover 1 Silvor Dessert Knife and Fork, in case, and numerous other articles. Any person returning any of the above to the United Service Hotel, Wellesley street, will be rewarded; if found detaining them after this notice other pro ceedings will he taken. JOHN HANCOCK, United Service Hotel. Sept. 30, 1873. OTI-SPI R I T I S T. MONEY".— Capitalists seeking sate investments should apply to CARNJ3LL & RANDERSON, who can secure good secin-ities for events at X to 10 per cent.—Address Carnell and Randerson, Mining and Investment Agents, Coro mandel. : ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE I'IVINOE OF AUCKLAND. TN compliance with the request of a large nu ber of the Electors, I have to announce that it is my intention to become a Candidate for Oilice of Superintendent at the forthcoming Election I will take an early opportunity of meeting the Electors and explaining my views on questions ffecting the interests of the Province. HUGH U. LUSK AUCKLAND TUBE CLUB SUM ME R ME ETI NG, TO BE HELD OK BOXING DAY AND 27i1l DECEMBER, 1873. ON THE ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. Stewards: Mr Thomas Morrln I Mr Joseph Banks Mr James Russell | Captain Fraser Major George. Juj)OK : Judge Beckhara. Starter : Mr Robert Wynyard. Clerk ok the Couksij Mr Thomas Brown. HArOTCAPPBRfI : Mr Joseph Banks | Mr Joseph Bennett Major George, Clerk ok the Scales : Mr Willinm Marl's. TRIAL STAKES—A Sweepstakes of 3 soys. each, with 50 soys added ; entrance, 2 soys ; for 3-y«ar olds and upwards which have never won a prize exceeding 25 soys in value up to time of entrance. Weight for age ; winner of any prize (after entry) to carry 71bs extra. Distance, 1J miles. RAILAVAY PLATE, of 50 soys. Entrance, 2 soys : weight for age ; distance, ? mile. THE AUCKLAND TURF CLUB CUP (Handicap) of 200 soy«, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soya each half forfeit, £2 10s only, if declared by Ist Dec ember ; twe miles ; second horse to receive 25 soys, and third horse 10 soys fromthestakes. Nomina tions, with 3sovs entrance enclosed, to be sent to the Secretary on or before the 10th November, at two o'clock p.m. Weights will be declared on or before the 18th November. Acceptances, enclos ing 5 soys, to be made by two o'clock on 17th De cember, and balance of sweepstakes (5 soys) before ten o'clock on morning of the race. THE DRAPERS' PURSE—A Handicap Sweepstakes of i soys each, with 50 soys added. Distance, ]J miles Entrance, 2 soys. PRINCE OF WALES STAKES-A Sweepstakes of 3 , soys each, with 40 soys addod. Weight for age. ; Distance 1 mile. Winner to be sold by auction Immediately after the race for 50 soys. Ifentered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed lOlbs ; if for3o soys, allowed 171bs; if for 20 soys, allowed 241bs ; no further allowance. I ft . SECOND DAY. THE INNKEEPERS' PURSE-A Handicap Sweep stakes of 5 soys each, with 100 soys. added ; distance, lj miles. Second horse to receive 15 soys from the stakes. Entrance, 3 soys. Weights to be declared on or before 8 p.m. on the night of the first day's races. FLYING- STAKES.—A sweepstakes of 3 soys each, with 30 soys added ; weight for age; distance, i mile. Entrance, 1 soy. Winner of Railway Plate . to carry 7 lbs extra. THE NEW ZEALAND CUP—A Handicap Sweep stakes of 10 soys each, 2} ft, with 200 soys added; two miles ; second horse to receive 25 soys, and third horse 10 soys out of the stakes. Nomi nations, with 3 soys entrance enclosed, to be made to the secretary on or before the 17th December, at 2 e'clock p.m. The weights to be declared on or before 8 o'clock p.m. on the night of the first day's races, and acceptances, ; enclosing sweeps (10* soys), to be made by 10 o'clock on morning of second day's racing. THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP -A Sweepstakes of 3 soys each, with 40 soys added. Distance, 1 mile A. HACK RACE of 10 soya (entrance, 1 soy) for all untried horses. Distance, 1 mile. Post entries. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Mares and Geldings allowed 31bs. In the Selling Race the winner shall be sold with his engagements at the meeting. Acy surplus above the selling price shall belong to' the Auckland Turf Club, and any horse in such Selling Race, though not a winner, may, at the request of any person made to the stewards within fifteen minutes of weighing the first horse, be put up to auction in the same way as the -.winner, 'the upset price to be the amount at which he is to be sold, or entered to be sold, together with' the value of the stake. Any surplus to belong to the Auckland Turf Club. In all races where a forfeit has to be paid the owner of any horse entered for any such race who shall neglect to declare and pay forfeit before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race shall be liable for the whole of the stakes unless otherwise specified in the conditions of any such race. All persons intending to withdraw horses are re quired to give notice to'that effect to the Secretary or Clerk of the Scales at least half-an-hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine, to be imposed by the stewards, not exceeding 6 soys to the Race Fund. The'rules of the Victoria Racing Club have, been adopted, and will be adhered to as fur as practicable. 1m o entry will be received for any of the races except upon this condition—that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with the carrying-out of this programme shall be ftnal. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, at the office of the Auckland Turf Club, Duham-street, entrance-money enclosed,'. with the name; age, pedigree of the horse, and performances; also name of the owner and colours of the rider. Any jockey riding except in the colours entered will be lined 3 soys. All sweepstakes, unless otherwise specified, must be paid on or before 10 ojclock on the morning of the first race-day. " ; All entrance fees and forfeits to go to the Auckland Turf Club. Qualification fee, 2 soys, except for Hack Race. No deduction will be made from the gross amount of the stakes. DATES OP ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. For Turf CHib Cup—Nominations, 10th November, 2 p.m.; weights declared, 18th November, 2 p.m. acceptances, 17th December, 2 p.m. f General Entries—l7th December, before 2 p.m. ! N.B.—No entries will be recoivod on anyi pretence whatever after tho hour named. i JOSEPH BENNETT, I • !. i .Sefcrttary, Durham-street AueWaatl,



CHEAP QUILTS CHEAP BLANKETS ? CHEAP SHEETINGS ! CHEAP MANCHESTER, GOODS! SOILED ELIANKETS AT REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS TTTISHES to call Special Attention to his STOCK OF ELANKET3,: SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CURTAINS, TASLE LINEN, CALICOS TOWELLINGS, TICKS, and MANCHESTER GOODS of all Descriptions, which aro okfeued M ■::': '■'• at ' Lower Prices than Charged by any House in the City of Auckland. If. 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, 1\ yards long, from 7s lid. ■ DITTO DITTO (LARGE SIZE), From 13s Cd. SPLENDID QUALITY TOILET QUILTS,- Best^in Auckland, 2J*yards long,|l9s Cd '■'■•' worth 265. '■ ';'i .. i '.■<: ."'. !■ i. i "•! ■ -'I I DITTO DITTO, 3| YARDS LONG, 22s 6d; worth 30s. A LARGE SELECTION OF LONG CURTAINS, *n Net,{JMuslin, Lens, &c. BLA O X SILKS, 20 per cent, under tlie usual prices. The Low-priced Colored Silks being all Bold, the I m 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, &c. . % Tr-Will be opened in a few days . endid Stock of NEW SUMMER GOODS. There .will be no advance .. 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. . , j THURSDAY, NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, BOOKS, Etc. | : R. AR T H.U R HAS been favoured with instruc tions from Dr. Hobbs, M.D. (who is leaving the colony), to sell by auction at his residence, Upper Queen street, on Thursday, October 2, at 12 o'clock noon, , 11 ij/' \, ' '■• iHis Household Furniture and Effects—An English made Dining-room Suite; .Cedar Horse-hair Easy Chair, Cedar Cheffonnier, Carpets, Cur } tains, Blinds, Pictures, Book-case, Tables, Cans i and other Chairs, Oilcloth. Fender, Fir#irons, 5 Iron and Wood Bedsteadi, Hair andl Flax j Mattresses, Palliasses, Pi'lows, Bedding, Wash i stands, Toilet Sets, Toilet Glasses, Toilet : '! tables, Chests of Drawers, Gluss, China, »nd ■ Karthenwftie, Kitchen Vtettltk; Books, <&o, I X Qeo4 Piauolwtn.



THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2. CITY HAL L. FURS, BY AUCTION, AT TWO O'CLOCK SHARP. % B. TONICS & CO. HAVE been instructed by ( Messrs. Benjamin Bros, to sell, on Thursday iiext, at 2 o'clock sharp, at the City Hall, Remaining Portion of AUSTRALIAN FURS, con sistingof—Fur Sets, Ruga. Mats, Vests, Gap», j Slippers, Jackets, &o'.*j warranted moth-proof. >, Tho attendance of Ladies is particularly requested FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3. J ■~ -; ',;- .; ; { :,:• .',,1.11 Mi MAS WOOL, COTTON/LEATHER, HAIR. EX LADY BOWEN, FROM .; SYDNEY TO LONDON. • i7iii-.!. if. hi.,.: . ■'':.'■ "•."'■' '", ,«i ■■■ './w ON ACCOUNT. OP WHOM IT MAY -concern..; ■ : :^'\:' l'!n^ ■ ,(.,1 « (j til Olijt ■t't* T[«.i./', ■ '■'■■' ■.',', .'■" .: ,'--.:' n Ut'/' ii rt'i« B. TONKS & CO. b :i> Vi,.'.-. VY'i',- ■ toi, iUJw TTAVE been instructed by Captain,,, Ferguson to sell, on Friday next, 3rd proximo, at" 2 o'clock afternoon, on account of ■whom it^fflay',.]' 1 tii«j ... ■■' ■■' mo aiti concern, '.. „ ~,.:.-. iflh:riUwi[ ," About 200 bales Wool , ~.. <„(,! -.m <«ii«l« About 05 bales Cotton. . ii] v . . mil . About 5 bales Hair • ~.. -■• i.Uo'tf About 2 bales Pelts ; ~.., , ■ ,m-j until About 10 bales Sole Laather (various brands). , :. .[ en bouisß ; ''■''■' ,i,-, ■ ■ i-.'1 v/0.l All more or less damaged. ■' • '•■ ;' '•'"''l Catalogues to be obtained of the Auetionaera.'. /^ Terms:—Cash. TUESDAY, 21st OCTOBER. . yy LEASE OF HOSPITAL RESERVE. C T^HE Undersigned have been in- JL structed by the Deputy-Superintendent to offer for Lease by Public Auction,, at their Mart, FortG street, at 12 o'clock noon on the" date above named, f" } THE HOSPITAL RESERVE, situate near the" Harp of Erin Inn, on the Great South Road, Suburbs of Auckland, Parish of Waitemata, ; County of Eden, and being Allotment 17a, of Section 12, containing ,27a. Or. 23p. -, y~\ __j— _. i |, .V, k*J S^d'iANS May be Seen at Our Maut.^ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,. Auctioneers. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, /#e.,;\ ';:&& ■ ?s£,3£ii a THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next,, ateleven o'clock, .. ■. -. ~ >, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Cooking Sttive, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE £ SON,'- V / : Auctioneers, ', ,u!q ?m oililm , j /'■ iil ' •..'. s-.j hru ■ iif. ■! ■i«! l -J«i, 1 u tun ,a*aiH* ' v i Ub ■■; ~,■ .. ——. iiJ THURSDAY OCTOBER 2. BUILDING STONE IRON T^N^ , Et<*; - ETa, KTbV' HE Subscribers.will sell at Craig's JL Yard, Fort street, on Thursday,' 2nd Octob«r, at 11 p!clook, ■. , .'.....•(.) :i .' fi 0 t 20 tons Hobart Town Building Stbnd'' 10 Iron Tanks (new) ' ~ ~. 200 Hobart Town Cart Shafts. '■' ,'. ii i fl SAMUEL COCHEANE& SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, OCTOBER 13. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF ' GEORGE TURRELL' ESTATE.'' ■' •' • • l- L , HANDSOME VILLi • RESIDENCE, ~n ■ REMUERA. :',;. i/( .. i: ALLOTMENTS IN NEWTpN.. Wff^g FARMS AT WAITAKEREL, HUNUA, AND WAIKIEKIK. GOLDMINING SHARES. • -i THE Subscribers have received,in!.".„ structions from the Trustees of George Turrell'ai ' Estate, to off erf or Positive Sale by Public Auction;- '■'■' at their Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, Oct., 13, ~. at 12 o'clock, the following Valuable Freehold "Pro-" ' peities, viz.:— ■ b'rrouvA ;l i nuro (f-jlffvi tatl ,JiliO EEMUEEA: . wothq That Magnificent Suburban Villa Residence and • 'Grounds situated at Remnera, and lately occu pied by Mrs William Motrin.—The House i 5;.,,. Two Storeys high, and contains on the ground " ••■floor: Dining-ro6m ' and Parlour, connected' ■with.Folding-doors; three.Bed-rooms,, Pantry,-.}) " Store-room, and Spacious Hall.' On tho flrst t floor is a large Drawing-room, with. Bay* * Window; four Bed-rooms, two Dressing-rooms. •• Bath-room (fitted with • Slipper and Shower^ Baths), large Lobby, &c. At the back of the ' house is the Kitchen, litted with large Cooking" Range, Wash-house, ■ with copper built in and! • ■ water laid on ; Servants' Bed-room, &c. The^.j Outbuildings consist of a Stable and Cowshed^ ,ThoGround» comprise Thirteen Acres,.the whole of which is fenced, subdivided, and thoroughly . drained, and the portion round the house i* laid out. and planted as a Shrubbery and.,. Flower-garden ; another part is planted as an* Orchard, and is full of fruit trees in full bear- ** ing; the remainder islaiddowningcipdpasture.j^f ; ' .. ,' r — —'.>.■■ ~., i '*\»u^4 NEWT.ON. . ~.u i[i ' uTJotlibj 33 feet to York street, and close to thfl York Hotel, Upper Queen street. ■ "" . : * 'STbwton West.—Lot 3, 33 feet frontage to the Great North Road, immediately beyoJHtth«'i ■'>•* i Octagonal House. • ;Lots 4, 8, 7» 8j 9, andilO, ,33 feet each *o;Coaipav C cial Road. jLot US, 33 feet to Russell street jNewton Road, —Two Allotments.. ; ,. ~ i ,:...!.■,,::,;. a/iu Ibw iaffi. ;■ Lot 85, Paiish of Waitakereii County of Eden, con tiuning 129 acres. ——— HTJNUA. tot 133, Parish of Hunua,lcontaining'4o acres. ~ M, | WAIKUJKIE. ~..nq v: rr Allotment' 135. Parish of Waikiekie, County of/l Maraden, containing 47 acres, ; -**-• 1"A150... '. "" ' 80 Shares Eldoriido.^oldmininsf CompAns r-tti»^ v fa joSkjharesMotmVEdea'GoldftiißilnfCorapWy, y) /-iW ! N.8.-Intendlnß purobaaerToan obtain .cards to i *lew the Eeraueif» prdpetty Worn i«< >?> ,t« 1 • SAMUEL COCHBANE h i SON, Auctianswa,