Grocers assistants are determined to make a stand for early hours. The following depai-tments. have been transferred from the Colonial Secretary to the Minister of Public Works: Public domains, public buildings, colonial architect. The Colonial Treasurer takes the control of Government annuities. An alteration has been made in the hours of office. The attendance afte? the first of November will be from 9.30 to to 4.30 ; Saturdays, to 2 p.m. ; half-an»hour will be allowed in the middle of the day for luncheon. Arrange ments will be made so that offices will not be left empty.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day. The United Boating Club decided last night that an interprovincial regatta be held oh the river Waimakariri at Kaipoi, at the latter end of March.

The Carpenters' and Joiners' Society last night resolved to demand an increase of wages of la per day, and, if the masters refused, to discontinue work ou Monday. .

LYTTELTON.

This day. Arrived: Ivanhoe, from Kaipara ; E. U. Cameron, from Picton ; Spray, from Hokitika. It is blowing a keavy north-wester. The Ladybird sailed Northl ast night.

DUNEDIN.

This day. ! : Arrived—Barques Duke of Edinburgh and Memento from Newcastle. The barley brought by the Fanny Hare from San Fran cisco for. the Dunedin Distillery is pronounced a splendid sample. The barque Csesarewitchj which arrived from Newcastle last night, was supposed to be the Lady Jocelyn aff Ocean Beach. The purchase of the waterworks 'by the Corporation is exciting attention. Sergt. Lambert, of the Volunteer Artillery, won the challenge cup.

HOKITIKA.

__ T This day. Mr.Lazaar, Town Clerk, has been ap pointed County Treasurer, vice Mr Horton; resigned. , . .

WANGANUI.

~i }. :. Yesterday. : Artangements are being made for a day's racing at Wanganui on New Year's Day to supplement the regatta attractions, in. con sequence of tHe postponement?of the Eangi tikei races., -

ADDITIONAL AMERICAN NEWS.

BURNING OF A STEAMER.

FRIGHTFUL LOSS OF LIFE.

The American steamer Wawaset was burnt <on the Potomac on August 9th. Forty-five lives were lost. Many were saved. The only lifeboat was rotten. The origin of the ffireyhas not been ascertained. There were five hundred life-preservers on board, but only two were used. The officers stood firmly to their posts. ■

The Nevada took twenty-one days on a voyage between Panama and San Francisco.

LEVEE AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

A levee was held by His Excellency ■at Government House this afternoon.

The following gentlemen were admitted by private entree :—Dr Pollen, Chief Justice, Superintendent, Bishop Cowie, Bishop Croke, Rev. D. Bruce, Rev. Alex. Reid, Commo dore, Commander, Hon. Mr Swainson, Sir William Martin, Mr Beckham, Major Gor don, Mayor, Mr Fentoa, Major Messrs O'Neill, Sheehan, Swanson, Hender- Bon, Reader Wood, Cuthbertson, and Wil liamson, Colonel Kenny, Messrs Taylor, Chamberlain, Whitaker, Di B. Cruickshank, and J. Cruickshank, the "Yen. Archdeacon; MaunseU, Anglican Bishop's Chaplain, Ro man Catholic Bishop's Chaplain, the Hon. G. M. O'Rorke, the Sheriff. ,r, The following gentlemen were also pre sented :—• - ;■? .::';■; ■7;: ; i ''' Aickin, Gee. ; Armstrong, W. H. ; Ander son, Lieut. Engineers; Allen, J. E. ; Adams, Jas. '' Broham, T;, A.C.; Baber, Jas.; Brigham, J. M.; Busby, M. H.; Brett, H.; Brown, Joseph ; Burgess, J. J.; Burtt, J.; Brissenden, E. T.; Braithwaite, J. B.; Burns, Capt., A.R.V.J Brookfield, F. M. P.; Bell, W. T. J.; Bennett, Edward.* ''•■"■ '. ■ '..: /.. Casey, J.; Cornford, Rev' P. H.; Crispe, 0 >. Dyer, R. C:;' Drake, Wm. f; Daviea/J.R.;' Dudley, Rev B. T. ;-,De Thierry,.R,; De Thierry, C. B. -i -v,-. .., ~ •> -v, :-■ Edmonston, G. F, ;.Elkin,,Rev. M.' ; Featon, Capt. ';, Fitzgerald, Wm. : Fish, • ThdsVjFirth^T.X). :; ' •;:-;• ' Goidsbro',: C. F., M. D. ; Gbbdall, John C. E. ; Greenwood, R. C., Sub. Lieut. A.S.V. ; Graham, Robt. ;-'Griffin,.. Rupert ];~- George, Major F. N. ; Graham, J. B. ; Green, Major E. L. ; Home, Dr ; Hemara, Te ;. Howard, F., Capt. ; Hori; Kukutai ; Hay, John ; Hill, W. C.j Henderson, J. H.; Hartmann, Dr; Haultain, 'Col.; Hamilton, Murray; Har rison, Roger, Capt.; Harrop, J. W.; Hean, David ; Hughes, S. E.; Hurst, W. J. Ireland, Barton ; Ibbetson, A.C.G. ; Ireland, Frederick; Isaacs, H.;lsaacs, A.E., Capt. A.T.R.C. ; Ivey, 'Thos. H.; Isaacs, Edward. King, A. H. ; Keesing, R. ; Kelly, J.D. ; Kerr, J. ; Kensington, ; W.C., Capt.; Kitchen, Lieut. ; Kemp, H. T. Leech, G. W.; Lethbridge, C. F.; Layers; G. H.; Lewis, Edward; Levy, M., Sub- Lieutenant A. T.R.C. " Mitchell, William;; Alonro, .K/A; H.; Mackay, Jaa.,.jun.; (Murdoch; D. L.; Mac- Kechnie, E. A; ; ■ Macmillari, Chas. :C; Motion, W.; Morrin, S.; McKellar,B(. S.; MacCormick, BE; ;.. , , , :: j.',:; .■'.-., '«m ' Nathan, L. D.; Newman,'Wm.SSgJJ .' i Purchas,.A. G., Rev.; Philips^C.'P;, Lieu tenanti A:R.V.; Phillips, Coleman". " ;; ■. " v Reid,, Lieutenant- A.S.V.; Rees; W. a L.; Roberton, Jas.; Reid, Hugh; Reed, G. M.; Kattray, W. ; ~;.■■. i .....,<< ■ ■ Stewart Jas.; Sinclair, A..; SfcockWeli, W.; Styak, John; Stratford,-S. H.; Stovin. J. C.j Spicer —.; Stevenson, J. V.; Slatter, J.; Smales, .Rev. G.; Smart, 'Jas. k ■ tlO 1-) Thome, jun., Geo.; Thomson, A C- Taylor, A. X.; Tuhaere,, Paora; Tole d' A.; Taylor, C. J.; TisdaU; Major; Tole, J." Vickers, S. C. J. Wilkinson, W. (Thames); Wynyard R • Whitson, Thos.; Whitson, R. ; Walmsley' Capt.; Williamson, Charles; Williams, h! M : Williams, T.; Waters, Rev. C.: Walker' Robt.; Webb, S. H. ~ ? /__ 3 y 'Jq '

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Thib Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., RiM;)'i . DAVIB GRAY V. DONALD MACKENZIE. Clamv£l7. ~,.;* ~ ~ ~ Mr Rees appeared for plaintiff, Mr Alex ander for defendant. ..[;-■ ;..,,: This was a claim for one per cent, com miasioa ia connection yriOh tbe sale qU the

scliooner Florence to Messrs Owen and Gra ham. The particulars appeared in the Even ingSUvr of Saturday last. His Worship proceeded to give judgment in this action, whioh he reserved from last week, and remarked that the plaintiff had not made out his case. " Mr Rees accepted a nonsuit. '■■ : . Judgments i'ob. Plaintiffs. J. N.: Manning v. Richard Riches —Mr Meyer for plaintiff; claim, £1416s 9d • goods supplied. Messrs Gallagher and Paul v. John McLeod—Claim, £7 Us 6d ; goods. Thomas ■Wyatty.' James Beith—Claim, £2 13s; rent, (Mr Ewingtbn accepted 5s a week in this case). Sophia Caldicutt v. Thomas Aldridge- Claim, £1 OsGd ; balance of promissory note (Mr Thome for plaintiff); half-a-crown a-week. Catherine Tpwnsend V- Jeremiah Regan- Claim, £1 Os 7d - gro ceries: Joseph Boulter v. James Craig, jun. Claim, £5 Gs ; dishonoured cheque. Adjourned. Joseph Thorpe v. John Mullally—Claim, £16 3s. ■■',■ ' ■'■ ■' • ■■ ■ * This was all the business. ..

INQUEST ON THE LATE FIRE.

An enquiry into the cause of the recent fire in Queen-street of October 15th was insti tuted this afternoon at two o'clock in the large room of the Insurance Buildings, before T. M. Philsoh, Esq., M.D., coroner, and a jury, of fifteen. Mr James Coupland, foreman.

.Mr Inspector Broham conducted the in quiry, and Mr Joy, solicitor, appeared to watch the proceedings on the'part of the! In surance Companies. ..The following representatives of Insurance Companies were present, viz., Mr George M. Jones (Royal), Mr. Boardman (South British), Mr Miller (Victoria), Mr Pierce (New Zealand), and Mr Mackay (Northern). William Haslett, stpreman at Mr.' 3. ;S. : Macfarlane's,- deposed that he resided on the premises, in the front part. He remem bered Tuesday, the 14th October. He had been working on the premises, in the back part, on that day. He opened the store at half-past eight on the morning of that day, but not the back store. Witness then described the premises, number of "doors, &c, and /that the stores were, closed at a quarter to.six o'clock, ' The'only goods taken in on,that day was a quantity, of rope from the rope walk in Ponsonby-road. -Witness and the other storeman, George Hart, were the only persons working there during the day. The upper floor contained rope, bales of cotton, and flax. The key was hung up in the usual place where, he saw it afterwards about ten o'clock at -night when looking round the warehouse to see' "that all was secure. It was his custom to do so previous to retiring for the night. He was roused by the fire-bell alittlebef ore midnight, and went down stairs, and discovered that the rope was on fire. He immediately turned to at thewater and threw a quantity over the burning rope, but found that' the' fire had got too much hold and he could not put it out. He rushed at once to remove a stack of rosin on the1 out side of the back store to prevent it catching fire.^ He had not the:remotest idea as to the origin of the fire, nor had he formed any opinion as to how it 'was caused! He was not a smoker, nor had he seen Harb smoking in the store. The fire broke out in the centre of the building. George Hart, another storeman in Mr Mac farlane's employ, deposed that he had been so engaged during the last four years. He knew the premises well, and on the morning of the 14th he opened' the store. His evidence was chiefly in corroboration of the evidence of the previous witness. [The inquest was proceeding when we went to press.] :; j;viji ■• . "!,■■.-.;, hi •■

MR. WILLIAMSON AT HOWICK.

;Mr John Williamson paid a visit to this jplace yesterday evening, .accompanied by his staunch,' faithful, and' energetic supporter, Old Practical. What a falling off is here • the time was wh'eh a whole troop of Cavalry would have surrounded him, and-would have been willing to ride up to.; their .saddle girths in mud to do him honour. Alas for poor humanity when'it gets old ! Eefore the meeting met Old Practical sent f or: his'old friend and consistent opponent—the Little Glin—and desired to know if he would support the old man, . Yes ? upon certain conditions ; that is," if Mr Brady is paid "the £35-which Mrs Brady lent, and was'robbed butfof, I.will vote for your old» man ;'if not^ No ; and there.are many.others in the settle-; ment who are of - the, . same ..mind.-, At tlie* meeting there ~,was. a, ,(diffi culty iii obtaining . a chairmanj' tnreeT persons having declined the' lionour, which was cheerfully accepted by Sergeant Barry, wlio introduced Mr John Williamson, and requested that the meeting would vouch safe him a patient hearing, which was accordingly done.' I heed not bore your readers with the speech, suffice to say that it was merely a repetition of the 'speeches made of ' late, which most people have off by heart, -Mr White :Kavinjg told' Mr Crispe that he intended to ask Mr Williamson's opinion on education,- would he support free, secular, and compulsory education, arid how he proposed to raise the funds ?—Mr Williamson anticipated these questions, and gave us a sermon on the evils of secular,.. and the benefits of denomonational education, and said he would raise the funds by ..large endowments of land,' and not by taxation.- The village schoolmaster told Mr Williamson that he was in error when.he stated: that religious instruction 'was pro hibited in the common- schools, for that all denominations were allowed to give religious* instruction at any time except, during the regular school hours.' Mr Williamson having sat| down, .Mr White proposed a vote of thanks, and stated that he objected to votes of confidence ■ because "it in a way bouiid a man to Vote at the dictation of a majority. Mr Crispe moved an amendment that a vote of donfidence be accorded" to Mr Williamson, anjd proceeded to make a speech such as he usually makes in,'favour of -his friends, when Mr [White called his attention to'ihe fact'that at ai recent meeting at Onehunga a gentleman was not allowed to.speak because he>was not an elector of the district. The meeting being willing to allow^Mr Crispe his speech, he pro-! proceeded. ' Mr Williamson then arose and tfyanked the meeting for the kind manner in which,they, had listened tOj his address, jand proceeded'to argue on the ground that the meeting had accorded him a vote of confi dence, when hig attention was called to )the fact that it was thanks, not confidence, that the meeting had accorded. He replied, that he did not thank Mr White for his' cobweb thanks. Mr Crispe then proposed a vote of tharjks to the Chairman, "which not being seconded fell to the ground, so, that: worthy, gentleman had not the' "pleasure of thank ing j the meeting for the high honour they had conferred upon him. I was much surprised .to , see ( the change,, .a; few years had 1 made in Mr-.Williamson ; it seemed to me that he had losi a good deal of his energy, and become rather prosy,. StilJ-I . think lie Kas hit old pluck, but he 'ought to turn' jninister like his friend' Mr Yorß^i^; and bis Buppoi'terg might build him" a chapel.. of ease, and let &im live at bis ease. -rOoma* pondfnt, - ; , - ■i?i:' r"

THE "NATIONAL PUNCH."

To-m©:r.row will be ushered into existence the National JPnneJt, a comic paper, designed to hit off the follies of the colonists without assailing private character. Like his dis tinguished parent of world-wide fame, the new,-comer isl not tied to any political party ; his creed is liberal, and his aims cosmopolitan. The best talent of the colony will be employed to illustrate,; with pen and pencil, the new candidate for public favour.. We have seen an early copy of the first number. The cover is. a study in itself. It contains'a strong Punch element in combination with colonial surroundings. The cartoon, of course^ has reference to the" " Wizard of the South." The Premier is represented as sitting in Oriental • magnificence blow ing' the bubbles that have so often delighted and disappointed the li,ege sub ject of Her Majesty in this part of her dominions.;. Aloft, is the magnificent San Francisco mail bubble bursting and descend ing in unpleasant showers on those below. Mr Luckie (a very poor likeness it must be admitted) stands officiating as chief show man with the 'Southern,, ■ Cross in his hand. The latest bubble in the Premier's pipe is the Provincial Loan Bill. There are two good etchings, one illustrative ot mistakes that may occur when lady telegraphists are the rage,' and the1 other shewing the follies of fashion. The reading matter includes "Welcome," a poem dedicted to Sir James Fergusson, Bart, " Paul Pry,"' " Hopes he don't Intrude," "Nomination Day" is re ported by a New Chum, an original poem "Eeal Again" finds a place, and a good number is completed with riddles, puns, and jokes. We wish long life and prosperity to lVr Punch in this land of promise. There is ample, room and material for, the exercise of his peculiar genius. .

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— v«> Bank ;of New Zealand—Sellers, £IG. ■ National Bank—Sellers, 47s Gu. South British Insurance—Buyers, 455. Caledonian—£l3 15s ; buyers, £13 7s Gd • sellers, £13 15s , Moanatairi—4ss ; buyers, 45,3 I Royal Oak—2os , Coliban, 4s Gd, . Crown Prince—buyers, 17s. . Union Beach—buyers, 255. '• ! 1 , Eureka Hili—buyers, 4s. ' :''"'"

FEIDAt, O(km m 24> IStl



WAJNTED, a strong Girl.—App]y Mrs Jones, Fancy J3az:i<ir l ,(jueen-,.strect. • XX7ANTED, a Boy; one accustomed » " to horses preferred. -R. J. Yates, Parnell. V^T ANTED, Two Pairs of Sawyer 7. »'V - Apxjly to M. IT. Koe, Custom-house streut; or, Onehunga. WANTED, ■first-class Tailors for Christchurch. Wa^es, £3 10s a week.— Apply Mr Nolan at Messrs Dalianbynes and Co.. Christchurch. WANTED, a.iFemale'Servant.— Apply to it. Iforne, Sh'ortland-street. .., WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply to Mr I'arrow (lata Porter's), Dining liooms. WANTED; 'a butcher for Grahams town tliat can kill; niust Ijc a stuady hand. —Ap]>ly-TO Ireland Brothers. WANTED; a General Servant.— —Apply Mrs Norman, Wuterloo Quadrant. WANTED, a strong Lad to look after horses and ride out for orders.—R. Pi,eeves, Butcher, Hobson-strcet WANTED, Tenders to Erect a House in Drake street (for Labor only), not later than Saturday iirst. Plans, &c, to be seen at Mrs Henderson's Store, Drake street.' '- WANTED, a respectable Girl for a sme'l family.—Apply to Mrs Miller, Smaile's Point; " ' '' T^TTANTED, a Partner; or one to ■I t T take an interest in a manufacturing busi ness already established. Wll give a good income for the capital advanced.—Apply to ALr Lennox, Estate' Agent, Queen-street. , WANTED to Sell, Cheap, a good ' Horse-power; suitable for Chaff-cutting, &C—Apply to C. Streeter, No. 10 Stall, Market. W A N TED, "Tenders for. .Painting . .nand Papering a1 Cottage until Friday, 24th instant, at 8 p.m.—Apply to Mr Boucher, Butcher ISTew North Road. ; ....= ... ■. ;. ■■■■■■, WANTED, Carpenters to Tender . for Building a Six-roomed Cottage, labour only,—Apply to Mr.H. Pitts, Builder, Devonpojt. WANTED, a Joiner.—Apply to Mr H. Pitts, Builder, Devonport. Xtr ANTED, Partial B.oard.and t t ! Residence near St. Matthew's Church — Address 8.Z., Star oflice. WANTED, a smart Lad able to ride ,;and look after.horses.—Apply Ito W1 Walters, Papakura WANTED, a steady Competent Paper Ruler and Bookbinder. —Apply office of this paper. ~" T tXT ANTED,, a Coach Smith.— ' Ijii i Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Victoria Steam , Carnage and Wheel Factoty.'. ■ 'j WANTED ' the Butcher,' Baier, \ Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others ot Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned are now supplying their strong durable, SPRINU 'OART HARNESS at: Prices-to mkbt thh times. -133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland; and at Melbourne:, >. ■ i ;:i: ■.• >■/.■> h. fiou ,r: ; ; 1; .., <. ,'■■ ■ j L. FOSTER & SON. WAiN.TE ; D Price given for all .Old, Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7,- and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrjagated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c at AUr^Smar^s._n ; ext:BluePost,['Victofia;street'. tl a W': Al Nr.:;T ;iE D '^K'N'O'W^^ THAT •■ ,J'j .7 'j _iii )' j W. LEY S, Bookbtnwer, Machine RulerVanS Accoun't-Dook.Mari'ufa'citirer' M ' Has | REMOVED from./ Victoria/street' East 'to , Wyndham street, next door, above the Evening [Star < ■office. •'' * ■■- " " ~" ■"' ■'' ■ W'aNTEd'SoWN, thav jSOHN:';WJLLIAMS (late of 'Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maicer has Removed to Wyndham.street (nearly opposite the • EvenfiigStdr Office); lN.B.—Umbrellas Re-covered.' ': Tl/'ANrTED &NO WN.-The iSiffi ■' T V signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and-Bar of; Islands Coal ;■ also, be^t Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards': Between Port andCustom housfe street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. ' J (fiaUfitahi lo toWju&iQf- WpfSTONE. '«; \^ANTED-''-'^OWN--.;l:hais;'^l)^ VsV j!lGoriiii^ ispreiJaredtd supply ali' Kinds^pf 1 Timßer and other Building- materials, including . Sashas, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houso , bark,! and Blue Gum Lath 3, Shingles, &0., &c, at the ■Illbc^s, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Phafts, Iron ' lowest. market.- price,' at: his Yards,1 Oiistoia-houßb ' street, r &s „. .. GiSII j&&t*«**~~ HH -a«-)



WANTS D IN OWN, that MISS, PENNAL has much pleasure in in troducing to the public of Auckland the Most Useful Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever yet imported : . PRINCESS OF WALUS. ,' sThis admirable Machine is the most perfect Lock sljtch Mnchine yet invented. It is so simple that the niost inexperienced , can operate it without any previous instruction, while it is.incapable, of derange mjent by : ordinhry use. The range of application is practically unlimited : anything that can be worn or require stitching in a house can be executed on this Machine. : The tension rarely requires regulating. •From, muslin to dressed calico, woollen cloth, or even lejxther may bo sewn without change of needle or cotton, or alteration of tension The work is eairily giiided by one hand, while the other is, employed in, turning it. Whim^ed 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 ofj domestic use, it, can be applied to many varieties of manufacturing use, such as dress-making, mantlo makihg, stay-making, and tailoring. ENGLAND'S QUEEN. |T4iis 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, Mnchine whatever, whether hand or treadle. In its application to plum sewing of every kind it exactly resembles the Princess of Wales, but it it can be instantly changed without stopping the Machine to herring-bone stitching and to pverseaming. 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-bouing of any fabric whatever, and will be found of immense value in the manufacture of children's clothing and in ornamental work. It 3eUDs 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. iEff-Note the address :-MISS PTCNNAL, Dress, Mantle-maker, and Machinist, West End House TVf KEBIKLD STREET. Apprentice Wanted j I; OST, on Saturday Evening last, ** between the Royal Qaic and H.iber'ni'a Hotels Ort&hungn. a Pocket-book, containing papers and cash. — The finder will, receive £5 reward by leaving same at Oak Hotel, Onelmnga. , ~ TJ>BINCE O"P WALES THEATEE. Lessees .. .. Messrs G. W. Collier & Co. THIS, (FRIDAY) EVENING, OCT. 24, BENEFIT OF ME, ft. W..COLLIER, GREATEST BILL OF THE SEASON ! ! First production in Auckland of the Great Sensation Drama, by Boucicault, entitled THE OUTCAST; on, the WILLOW POND. New Scenery by Mr W. Williams. Real Water Effect by Mr. W. Williams. New Mechanical .Effects by Mr Sam Solon. The Great Sensation of the HUMAN BRIDGE, First Time in the World I In consequence of the numerous'iipplications for Dries* Circle Tiokets the Beneficiare would remind his patrons that seats can be secured as usual at Messrs Upton & Co.'B Box Office at Upton & Co.'s, Queen-street, where seats can bo secured and tickets obtained. Dress Circle. 3s, Stalls, 2s ; Pit. One Shilling. Q I T T HALL. WILL SHORTLY OPEN, TITE ~ ' GJRE A T MAMMOTH RO V A.L EXHIBITION OF t NATURAL CURIOSITIES, MECHANICAL AND SCIENTIFIC '■•■' W O N D E II S, AND WORKS pi'1 ART. * ... ~ Full particulars in future announcement. , w. GQURLAY, Proprietor.- M. CORBET, Acting Manager. ANEIIUNGA INSTITUTE SATURDAY AND> MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 and 27. W. A. CHAPMAN, I THE GREAT ANTI-SPIRITIST, Will givo TWO ENTERTAINMENTS in above Hal on Saturday and Monday next. For particulars see Handbill . Q HO E ■A : h i^Ji :;A"LiL; Auckland early closing as sociation FESTIVAL: MONDAY, OCTOBER '27, 1873,' ' : J. Browne, Esq., Conductor. Tickets: Front Seats, 2s; Back Seats, Is. To be had (at Messrs' Wayte and Upton's. Particulars in future, advertisement. 1 I-'. I. ■:i!, .. ■. '• . ..!, ■,■ . r iVi - . V>. ~!.!(/ ' '■'A- PIVE Octave Harmomium, by -Cm- Alexandre, pSre et Ills, For Sale.—Apply to W. F. Hammond, Shortland-street. STEAYED from Newton on 21 st I instant, a Brown and White Pointer Dog.— Anyone giving information, of the same.to this office, will be rewarded. Any person retaining Dog after this notice will be prosecuted. ; FIRST-CLASS BOARD AND RESIDENCE. THE Proprietor of the Private Boarding Establishment known as the " St. Leonards House," Parnell Rise, offers superior accom modation to visitors'and others. The house is one of the best 1n the province, being conducted upon Hpinle principles by an efficient'lady lately arrived from} England. The situation is one of the pleasant est in the district, commanding the entire scenery of the place. The rooms are spacious and airy, and re plete! with every comfort. The cuisine of the house is tirst-class, ■ everything' being prepared in first style and Scrupulously clean. The1 terms'are reasonable, and may.be known1 upon application. ;''_ ■;.,<... Jt3T Address:— „ > , ! " ST. .LEONARDS' HpUSE,", . ... "■■ • ' ' PARNELL1 RISE.; ' T6 ;LET,: '-the' Houße^ in Pitt-street, j at present iiOccupicdj.by Mr Upton.—Apply to Upton and Co. i!:';' ■-' ; '' qua T . ■ EUREKTA HILL GOLDJ MINING COM i!'; 1 PANY^RiEGiSTEREix);' ■\riOTICE ia hereby given that a Call -L^l (7th) of ONE SHILLING per Share has been made, by the Directors, payable at the Office of the Company, No. 5, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the }?th November. 1873. .. "■ J. FRIAR CLARKE, ... , , v , Legal Manager. ''Auckland, 21st October, 1873. . 1 ■'; y ! :a TO HOUSEKEEPERS., i. uuTj EASY> Rapiii, and Delicious Pood : for Breakfiist. Try BLAIR &" LAMBERT'S carefullyand thoi'oughly-smoked MULLET, SCHNAP PER, &c.^ . »■■■ • '--•■■' ■ "■'■ " iiuu '"■■- »*&'• A fresh supply each morning. ''; ,[| . ■-• ; ■ ;;;,, ;jblairla^l:lambert,:^-;-'^'''' ~',<£ ' .(•«;. f)-i:>.Jj:K> V,'(.GROCERS; ■ — ■''■■ iadiliw!.-.-m "'BACON AND CHEESEMONGER'S ;" ;j T~~O~LET 1 ..0r $®hh, the Large Two storeyed llosidenco'in-Dadwoo'd, now in the occupation of Mr Lewis.-Apply to George Sibbia, _,



! ' : .'i .I / ! ; 7 '! .1 i f "gXTRAOR D I N A R V CHEAP '"■'tif^'W :: y'.iOiK) :■: :■[,.: v- i\, ... )'. •.:.. •z' OE NEW DRESS MATERIALS. TO BE CLEANED THIS WEEK, 2,000 YARDS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, 4f d per yard. H. ATKINS j Will offer This Week a Remarkably Cheap Line ef SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, at 4jd per yard. . . f/ , Good Patterns and Fair Quality, suitable for Children' and Young Ladles' Dresses, equal in appearance . ' to Goods sold at three times the price. H. ATKINS Has Opened an Immense Stock of ~ NEW FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, PLAIN LUSTRES, MUSLINS, ''! GRENADINES, BLACK SILKS; PRINTS, Etc., In all Styles and Fabrics, and in all Qualities and Prices, suitable for the present and coming H. A. will show this season' TBE LARGEST STOCK OP DRESS MATERIALS | IN" AUCKLAND, AND DECIDEDLY THE CHEAPEST. UPWARDS OF 25,000 YARDS DRES"S MATERIALS In Fancy, Figured, and Piain Goods, Prints, Muslins, &c, &c, to select from. i / / -/ 1J UPWARDS OF 500 PIECES NEW PATTERN I PRINTS (Very Choice Goods) to select from. ' i v , ..; . , ~———" , .' j UPWARDS OF 2,000 YARDS ELACK SILKS In Glacd, Gros Grain, Cashmere, and other makes. 'Positively better value than 11. A., has ever had in Stock. - :'i A Really Good Silk at 3s 6d ; a Superior Silk at 4s lid , ,"' per .yard. 1 « .__—■■-_ ■j. " ■ .. ' '.~: U.'AJA |LADIES' BLACK SILK JACKETS, i " ANice Assortment of New Goods',! Also, a Stock of SILK JACKETS ■ (last year's), at : 1 ' 'i ■' ■ 30 per cent, reduction. ■ <•> I ' _ ' ■;;' k large lot op black lace j;" shawls, I Bought Cheap, and to be Sold at a Discount. A Good Silk Lace Shawl, 10s Gd to 245. j ,if. ,-,.. •/?:. 1.. ."■ ■-■■ ' ,->U { Mt j . ■• ■ If. i .ill ■ ./ '• .! 1 [A SHIPMENT OF MANCHESTER , , • GOODS, Consisting of Finiay's Twilled and Plain Sheetings, I Toilet Quilts, Long Curtains, Table Linen, &c, of thesame makes and qualities j ; jr.. , as always kept in stock. ■mj-k.L ! __ -' .FINLAY'S SHEETINGS (ALL WIDTHS), \ -;:i ••■, ,■■•: ,!At a Reduced Price, rci :-.i) :■'■ TOILET* QUILTS (LARGE SIZE), 4. Best in Auckland, l&s 6d. . In Reserve Stock, 30, to 40 PIECES FINLAY'S TWILLED '"■-■' SHEETINGS, To be Sold at Wholesale Prices by the Pieoe.>. j .•...., .■ Also, in Reserve Stock, a^ larce quantity of toilet :; ;■ : .quilts, To be Sold at, Wholesale Price by the Quantity. A SPLENDID STOCK OF LONG ;)!;■ CUKTAINS, Good Quality Long Curtains, 7s lid per pair. '■ ; . : ('?: ,'■ Y.JjTST.OrENED, \-".. UPWARDS OF 2,000 YARDS SUMMER 1 '■',%' !:i''-....1;.. TWEEDS. '': "\ • ■..!.. -.'•,.., ~";■■ '■ i; i !-.'■;.;,: I .., i GOOD TWEED FOR BOYS WEAR,\ i ' : ; ; ' i ' ''; 2s]lld to 3s lid per yard. ' i . <ft | SUPERIOR; TWEBbS,; 4a 6d to 4s USj [ NEW GOODS IN THE CLOTHING . riHi| , i . , DEPARTMENT ~',;. '"n In Trowaers,' Trousers and Vests, Suits, &c;,l&<!. ■ ii ■.iJoO ■ 'n- '■ '•' •■■•' ■-'■i'"1 - LA' RGE STOCK. OF O UT PI T TING ;;j ;' In Shirts, Hosiery, Collars, &c. BOYS COLLAR'S '(WEST END & DUX), j "■;' Vcd per dozen,.'best quality., ....•,, , SrdTß.'^rtn every department New Goods, • and tne prices of'6verjr article fair and reason able. ""■,',''[{',■■'■. / ";i' ' X ; A T^;^: : 11f5,,, i j ;; ' • Latb Hay ' anp Ho^eymaon, * ~i J /. iI ' i i .) , ii,:. , ■



["LJI "POE POVERTY BA.T •.JfA^X ~"^ DIRECT. «^fe^ To Julius Vogel . Will leave on MONDAY, the 27th instant, weather permitting. . it., . . ■ ',* • "'■'> For freight or passage apply to " , ~ ■ ; •■■■■ : J. S. MACFARLANE, ' \io, • Or; X >,A ''•['"■ : The Master on board,, i : TO LET, an Ei R ht-voonied House, : - . water laid on, with range,i,copper, garden, &c. J —|J. Cater, corner oi' Cook and.Hobson streets. . . EKESH BUT TEE, good, Srllb; ftrcsh Butter, finest, 10dlb;; N6w Laid Eggs, Is per dozen. T. PIAYWOOD, WYND II A M STREET, ! Next Catholic Church. ■ : : HAIE CUTTIN G, Shaving, Shani pooing, best' style, lowest prices, by P. A. Jones. , Lodging and Supper Rooms connected.—3. West Queeii-street. -'; SUBSCRIPTION FUND IN AID OF j MRS CRANCH AND F,AMILY^ ! ■ ALL those who have collected' for , the above object are. requested to pay in the amount to either of the vindermentioned gentlemen on or before the 31st inst., with a view to investment of the total sum. '. i , , ■ M. NICCOL, / ! W. C. DALDY, Jun! ' T. WILLIAMS. Oct. 22,1573. HAVING the good fortune to return to Auckland in the Hydaspes, under the skilful care of Captain Babot, I am now prepared to supply and manufacture Uppers for the trade as before, haying imported carefully selected goods, which will bej opened in a few days at my Store, Wyndham strjeet, just above the Herald office. .... . H. J. STOKES... j;•: ' j : . IMAIZE! MAIZEI fTis[. SALE, by the Undersigned, a Quantity of MAIZE for Fowl-feed. .;> J. CRAIG, Fort street.' ~ST O T I 0 E. TH.E UNDERSIGNED. Being about to leave the Province in a few days, requests that his late Clients will make early .applica t tion for their Deeds and Papers. THOS. S. WESTON , Auckland, October 24,1873. fnOMFOKTABLE Board and Eesi- Vy dence in a private family, situated iri a pleasant part of Grafton Road, for a Married Couple or two single Gentlemen.—-Forparticulars.address "Home," Postjoffice.- • TO ;LET, Eglinton Cottage, Domain r street.—Apply to A. J.Chalmers, Domain. ~;; LOST1 (supposed in Hobson-street)j; a GOLD BROOCH, on a Purple Bow.—The finder willbe rewarded by leaving it'at this office, or Miss Chad wick's, West-street, Newton. |HE I ATE P;ll E. ; ;■ <; NOTICE _OF KEMOVAI*^ f, \ {£™. SlMessrs STONEBROTHERS' beg to intimate tb'the public that they have taken the Stores occupied by. Mr C. F. Pabtinoton, four doors above their late •premises, and next door to Messrs H. S.,.Mxybrs and Co, Queen street, and they also take,.this opportunity; of tendering their thanks to their friends who. so kindly assisted them in .removing their books,. &c, at the time of the fire. ~, XT. :.0 :: t; _ 1 vc.;.,:; c. Having this day, appointed Messrs STONE BROS. Agents >for the sale of my Steam' Manufactured Biscuits, &c, (who will execute all orders as hitherto done by myself,) I beg to thank the Auckland public I for all past favors, and solicit a continuance of the same to my Agents : and I aV>o tender my thanks to all who so willingly assisted me at the late Fire in preserving my property. ; .. . .; : C, F. PARTINGTON. Steam Biscuit Manufactory, ;Symonds street, October 22, 1573. 1 "" LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION.: I' 1 ~. j ~,. ENNISKILLEjS. ORANGE LODGE, No. 3, A.D. ! ' ' '~ '• "''■ " '' ..... THE. Members of the above Lodge ! are requested to attend.a. Special Meeting at the Protestant ffall,,Newton, on,.FRIDAY EVEN INGf, 24th instant, at!7.3C. .■ ; . .' ' ' '.'-' Business of importance. ■' --'! *',' -. ' ! By order of the W.M. i; ■ • T. GARDE, / I , ;r ,,; ~;; ;,/,'.■ ~- -ii ;;::.;,' -, ,H°n- ,56C.". ; ,] I I BO 0 T;S;! B6 O TSJ!! ': . - C'iL EAR;I NG- OU T ~- :.■■!.: , ■ ~..A T, ,; , ... ,i;u . J. ■..: ili i I SLAUGHTERING PRICES !,r r , LAST >F ORT N I »'H T. On account of tho bad state of the weather for the last month we are determined to give the working J class a chance by a Extending our Sale for One Foetniuht Only ». ■; . s. d Men's Best Witertights (own make), reduced to 12 0 Men's Best Bluchers, ditto ditto.. ..■ .. 8 6 Men's Best Balmorals, ditto .. i. > \ t : 12- 1 Ladies' White Boots .; .. .■. v. 4 6 Ladies' Kid Boots, from1..1 ■~ ■ .. - vi- 4:6 Children's Leather Boots ;. * .... i• ~ I ,; ,0 9 All other Boots equally Reduced. : ' . Be in (Time' and, S-Kouue Your -BARaAors,! NO PUFF NO PUFS I the Addresi— .-- i ■•!.••■: ; G^.A.iR, R,E ,T, T, BR O, 3,., an 10 h , DUBLIN HOUSE, ;. I Wake field street, y AUCKLAND. i;i ; > 8 ADDLER^HARNESStMAKER, & IMPORTER 3B|T 54. ■ Q:UE E"N S T3SJB E T.^ MEN'S' BOYS' J JLTSTD YOUTHS' CLOTHING; HATS and CAPS. : Elegant" and New Shapes in Drab, SHell, i and Black Bell-toppers. ■ 11 iShirts, Ties, Scarfs',' Collars and hosiery.' \i« ~' Troiisersjand Vest f6r 19s: 6d.:—Magmficent ~v ; .-Value. , ; .'', :' .'','• ..;'V, R. Wf ; DYSON, ■•«ftf; '■;■' 1 130; & 132, QU E E N-STEEB T ; . v«&, (Opposite Somerville's Stables). '" ; T\|E A PBE S, MIL LINE R S, CLOTHIERS, ', , ..:....; ;;... Are invited to . . . ~-: INSPECT THE W;H^EESALE DEPARTMENT . • 1 Of the Undersigned,:: , . .:• ~-;,. ) r I .UuuOlo.. i>.-:- '.: )l :,...-, ''..■■ :-■ I Whore unusual advantages-are offered for their 0 sorting up. , sr ; 3ii j;, ;fj 1- ■ ■' •■K^;iwJ^YSON f .:'.; fJf M;: « IMPORTER OP SOFT GOODS, '



MIDDLE ISLAND STEAM SERVICE, j I i , . General Post-office,. v ■: '. 'Wellington, 15th October, 1873. &,EA LE D TENDEBS will be re- * ceived at the General Post-office. Wellington, until SATURDAY, the Ist of November next, for the performance (hiring a period of twelve months of**', wither the umlm-meutioned Steam Services, connecting the East and West Coasts of the Middle Island: 1. A steamer to leave Dunedin once in every i , ■ month, proceeding to the West Coast of the Middle Island by way of Cook and Foveaux Straits, alternately. The steamer to call at j Lyttolton, Picton, Nelson/ Westport, .Groy- \ , j mouth, Hokitika, and the Bluff. 2. To leave Dunedin once overy fortnight, the steamer1 proceeding to the West Coast by the ; North and South routes alternately, calling at the ports previously named ; or I 3. To leave Dunedin and Nelson every alternate fortnight. The steamer from Dunedin pro ceeding to the West Coast via Foveaux Straits • and returning via Cook Straits; and the steamer from. Nelson proceeding direct, to the • West Coast, and returning via Foveaux and . , and Cook Straits. Both steamers to call at i, j the ports specified above. It will be a condition of the service that the steamers, when required, shall call at, or off the fol- . ' lowing places, viz. :-Oamaru, Timaru, Martin's Bay, Milford ■ Sound, and Preservation Inlet, and Port William and Half-moon Bay in Stewart's Island, and it such other places as the Government may from time to time direct. in... Tenderers should state the names, tonnage', and liorse-power of the vessels proposed to be employed in the; service. Tenders to bo addressed to the Postmaster-General.. ~. Wellington, and endorsed, •" Tender for Middl Island Steam Service."- '. ','. '-.-'. <-- :. ;, v;.!', "■. j' julius vogel, '~,.,;."» ~-. Postmaster-General. ;, TO-MORROW, OCTOBER 25^ ■ j '•;'* • :F'I;RE!' f! RE! FIRE! '**[[[.. iq rope; and~paper-makers, ■„■> -, j UPHOLSTERERS, & OTHERS. THE, Subscriber has received instruc- ' tions from Messrs Henderson & Macfarlane, to sell;by-auction, on'the premises, on account of whom it may concern, To-morrow (Saturday),' October 25"* 'V f at 12 o'clook,' ;- ■•>• t ■•' '■ '• ■ "\< - 160 tons Flax, more or less damaged by the late, 7/ ', .'" Fire' . ;.",' " , ~.. ,'-, „, ,-, ~„, ~>? "' .:,!( ■..:■■ a ' -Also, '~,'; j2O, to 30 tons Potatoes, more or less damaged. ■,-;.■ : \H L,, 'W'^EA'T^tt,,/:' :■ i iin''"^! Auctioneer. J ,g.n A -/ .it .1. 1p t 1 _ , , —- t v >. 1 I MONDAY, OCTOBER 27. '"SALE OF FURNITURE, &c. •_ J. HIGHLEY & CO., .O< HAVE been favoured with in* : structions from Mr Kobert Hale, to sell, at his residence, Parnell, * siicffß FOLLOWING VALUBLE HOUSEHOLD Q uCI j FURNITURE; Etc. JJ ',':■ ! drawing-boom :.'":■ Drawing-room!Suite'■'ii.'-i /:.5.!! !■'■ ,„ Occasional Chairs I _ Brussels Carpet, Loo Table ._ „ Y ~, j Poles and Curtains (damask and white) ~ yj W \ Pictures, Lustres,"Ornaments *£\j Pile Table Cover; ißooks (handsomely bound) - '■; j Fender, Pier Glass i E.P. Salver, Decanters u V 1 ;•. voir IV. ul I Hock and Champagne Glasses. ■ . •"■<•■ i&omtv.-ta/iiltupCiZ-i —* — '■■'-'• to ttasfiui .!.') DINING-ROOM.' MO Dining Table, 3 Chairs (hair-seated, covered ■! .-■! morocco) ■ —' — -■-■■-- iuG I 8 American Cane-seated Chairs ■■■!.) I Cheffonnier (Colonial) ■ ■i ) , Drugget ,uiO 1 Ormolu Timepiece, Pictures i' -. > ! Rollers and Blinds. ..-,10 • . v , * 0 Q BBBT BEDROOM..; I<■ H ) If ,-,:! !|1 Superb Mottled Kauri Bedstead, with Damask * \;■ ; J"'' '■''and'"'White ■■Curtains,' Bullion Fringe, " ~; /.. , Spring Mattress, Hair' Mattress, Palliasse,' ' ' i and 'Feather VI B^a,' ' ißed .Xinen, and ,vo ! Blankets 1 Chest Drawers, Washstand,1 with Ware (Gold .....: ■ ..and. White), *.-, -~--/ M -•;.■•,. ■v : : j Dressing Table, Dressing Glass -r ~ ~,„' : ; Kidderminster Carpet' ; Curtains (Damask and White). JT \ I ■f';^^:SECO^D^BEDEp'O i M,.^y:r; ;i ):HJ" / ! rl" Single. Bedstead, Mattress, Bed Liheii. and " ' •BlanMts" ''" '■ : ' '" " l! ! 1 Child's Cot (new) — .- I Washstand; DxeS3ing-,Taljie;; Looking Glass Kidderminster, Carpet. „,,, „., n, . r :yk j ■!rV'KlTdttE^A^&;(P^iNTß.^i ! f!;>^ :;_; i Dinner Service' JL> .'.\ V ; \ Electro-plated, Spoons and Forks, . : et wtxhr.-i ■vjfT i Kitchen.Utensils,i&c. ~;-.! ."•' : / ■ i, '. Crockery Ware, Sundrie.. ;' j 1 pair Green Baize Doors, with Crystal handles 11 ■" ](n;ew) "".'■, .a " •<■■-' ■'■■'/" ' ■ ,';-' lit)?. ! Firewood, Aie,\ °/'.'5 ' :li'l ..._;\ ; .DO1:: ■-■ . ::,'.*! .11. '..A ■■:<-.•■..■•■. '■ ::■> ■-. I .;'..; . J. iHiqhlet & Co:, in drawing jthe attention of .the public to the' above sale v consider that the name of the Proprietor, is a sufficient guarantee for t^ie ,ij goods being of the best description' and very rechercne. Auctioneers' Office, '~.•,'':'",■'. ', 20, Queen streets '~,' ,'" ;.'..,[' ,/"'. r '/'',/■',' r^- u^i-t i !: »a i WEDNESDAYv OCTOBER 29. : PIANOFORTE, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, MAHOGANY SIDE BOARD,, MAHOGANY WARDROBE, • **%] PLATED WARE, ,■:> • " tSo !■ "' PICTURES, ,ma ETaiJ'-1-..;;. : , VETC.; , ' ETQ. ';■•;;;; T^HE Subscribers, have received in* 'JL: ! .tmction from^iThomas Hendkeson. Esq.,;;. who is-leaving: for England, to sell at his residence, Epsom, on.Wednesday, 29th;inst., at 11 o'clock, : . The WHOLE of ■ ■.-. His Valuable• English and , . '. Colonial-made HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, , I consisting of—,, ~,. ~, ,• . ~. , Trichord -Pianoforte, in "handsome Walnnt case, ~ ..„ • by Ziegler, Walnut Suite of 9pieces, upholstered in 'Crimssn 'in' Gold Silk Damask, Mottled. iKauri Centre Table, Card. .Table, Walnut, Occasional Tables, Whatnot, Pier Glasses, Pictures, Carpet's, "Curtains;! Mahogany: Dining iTableI,' Mahogany Sideboard, with Plate Glass ■ •"" ' 'backs, |; Mahogany. .Hair-seated Chairs. Maho- ' gany and RemU'!,Dbuble Bedsteads, canopy top, Jron Bedstead^,' Wa'shstands.'with marble top, „- (Mahogany Wardrobe, carved front, Mirrors, '"• pressing Tables, Carpets, Toilet Sets, Chairs,, leather Bed; ' Hair : Mattresses, Bedding, . jKftchen'and|piiiy Utensils,, &c.,&c. / :; , r ,i,if ~ . 'JIU . r :.: ; ,f. v. -J... A.Lj J'f:,;' r a 'I,a;v 1 -l"&,.-'o, i l'"i; - v,>" \:--'.[Xi ■ >iK..L 2 Cows,;in milk,. ?.o\ui.) ni atf> ha<--.i<',''. grigs' ■ rr« '<} -' ■ '■'■ '■.. '.■..■>; v :vUj'j j Fowls, including some choice varieties 160., &C-, &c, ■''! Catalogues will be ready by: Saturday: i cS SAMUEL COCHRANE& SON, Auctioneers.'- ;:' : ;' : ;';'i I FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24. 'HOUSEHO LD -FURNITU R E, '':JU 1 a WEIGHING, MACHINE^-; ■~■ • • omi<i ETC., v s ; .,: ■ ETC.,, , : ~, ...ETa,. ~, nniJE Subscribers have 'received !iita-' i.X,;structions to sell, at the Mart, Fort street, on Friday, 24th inst., at 11 o'clock, An.Assortment of General Household Furniture (Weighing Machine, &c, &c. "'" coohbanb & son.