threaten the suffocation of those engaged on the upper flats of the stories, there can be no question that several persons would have borne out the Cross' assertions by becoming insensible if they had not cleared oub ; but having respect for their lives they promptly took the most ad visable course and left. It is also true that had they remained until the floors fell in they would have been roasted alive, but this also they very naturally objected to do, and therefore betook themselves to safe quarters,

PROPERTIES DESTROYED.

The following is a list of the premises and property destroyed : —L. W. Eaton's back store, containing abont 20 tons potatoes, a quantity of sacking, weighing scales, etc. Premises occupied by Henderson and Macfarlane-.- Bucholz and Co., and Soppett and Co. Stock in Henderson and Macfar lane's store : l-~>o tons of kauri gum, belong ing to Messrs Arnold, Hind and Co., valued at £3 000. Large stock of general merchan dise, ' value at present unknown. . Stock of Bucholz and Co., and Soppett, consisting of breadstuff's, grain, &c, entirely destroyed. Premises occupied by J. S. Macfarlane— Clarke Bros., Garnett, sailmakers. In this buildin" J. £>• Macfarlane had his bonded store. Here lay fifteen bales of cotton, which came out of the schooner Edith and were about to be shipped into the Coun tess of Kintore. They belonged to Messrs , L. D. Nathan and Co., and were fully insured. The same firm also owned GO cases of American chairs also in this store. These were not insured. A large quantity of rope valued at £2,r>00 was also hero, and except a very few coils was burnt. Mr Ellingham had stored here seven boxes of tobacco, and one case of cigars, and there was'a lot of wines and spirits belonging to J. S Mac farlane. Mr E. Perkins had a ton of broom corn and nineteen bugs peanuts (duty paid) in MrJ. S. Macfarlane's store. The goods were totally destroyed and were uninsured. The broom corn had been imported specially for the manufacture of American brooms. It was grown by Mr Perkins' partner in Fiji, and was partially sold to Mr R. M. Smith, of Grahamstown, for manufacturing brooms.

Shop occupied by J. Leaning, tinsmith, totally consumed. Stock partially saved.

Store of Messrs Stone .Bros., back and front, building and contents totally de stroyed. Mr G. W. Binney's store, partially burnt at the back, and premises and stock seriously damaged by water. Damage to maize and flour, etc., estimated at £4,000

Metropolitan hotel, Thames hotel, United States dining-rooms, all slightly damaged in the roof.

Great damage done to furniture in the Metropolitan by water and hasty removal.

INSURANCES.

NEW ZEALAND OKFT.CT3

Mr James Farmer, policy on building occupied by Henderson and Macfarlane, £4,000.

Mr James Farmer, policy on building occupied by J. S. Macfarlane and Co., £4,000.

0. J. Stone, buildings, £1,300. Stone Brothers, £3,000 on stock. Henderson and Maefarlane'es stock, £GOO J. S. Macfarlane's stock, £3,750. G, W. Binney, stock in front store, £4,000 ; stock in back store, £2,000.

SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY.

G. W. Binney, on stock in front store, £4000.

G. W. Binney, ditto back store, £2000, J. S. Macfarlane, on stock, £4,250. Bucholz, stock, £1,500.

Henderson's and Macfarlane's store, £100. (A portion of this is reinsured.)

VICTORIA,

Mrs Kyrie: On stock and furniture of Metropolitan hotel, £200.

Henderson and Macffarlane on back store contents, £4000 ; sundry other claims about £2,000.

ROYAL OFFICE. Mrs Eyrie : Furniture and stock of Metro politan hotel, £300.

NORWICH UNION,

Mr Graham : On premises of Metropolitan hotel, £500. Ellingham on stock £1000, total loss. Metropolitan hotel premises, insured for £000 ; loss estimated at £30. Thames hotel slight damage, estimated at £10. ' SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL. Metropolitan Hotel, premises about £30. NORTHERN. £2,000, Bucholz's stock ; and £1,000 in Henderson and Macffarlane s stock. pacific. . Henderson and Macfarlane, £1000 on back store, contents ; £1000 on front store ditto. (Eeinsured from the Victoria.) H. B. Morton, small claim for damage done to goods in back store. Sum insured for £200.

mi'EKIAL,

Stone Bros, back store, on Kauri gum, insured for Mr Geo. Dacre, £700. Black and Co. stock of boots, etc., £300, only partial loss.

SUMMARY OF INSURANCES.

The total losses by Insuranco Companies, exclusive of claims for partial damage, amount to £35,000 as follows :— New Zealand , £1G,C50 South British 5,850 Victoria G,OOO Imperial ... ... ... ... 700 Pacific 2,000 Norwich Union 1,000 Northern 3,000 Total loss £35,200 The insurance companies, have now lost £73000 during the last twelve months in Auckland.

THIS MORNING.

The scene this morning at daylight was very saddening. It could not be said, as in the case of the late fire, that the ravages of the element had only destroyed what was unsightly and old. Here were some of the finest building in the city reduced to a mass of smoking ruins. At eight o'clock dense volumes of thick smoke were issuing from the ruins, in the midst of which jets "of flame were here and there to be discerned. The large quantities of kauri gum and flax which were consumed, gave the flames an inexhaustible supply of fuel. The gum which in a half consumed state lay this morning on the site of Henderson and Macfarlane'sstore, seemed to havemelted down into a caked mass. It was by the liquid gum running through into Eaton's store that the fire was spread in that direction. The total destruction of such substantial brick buildings as Henderson and Macfarlane, and.T. S. Macfarlane's stores was very remarkable, and can only be I '•tributed to the intense heat from 'the unflammable materials on the spot. The interior of both are completely gutted. The front walls, which are still standing, are in a very dangerous state and should be pulled down without delay to prevent accidents. Part of the partitioa wall had given, way ond fallen in towards Henderson and Macfarl^no'a

' All the moraine; the area of these stores back and front has been covered, with a smoking and blazing mass upon which firemen have been vigorously pumping. Mr. Eaton's back store presented a strange spectacle. The store had been filled with potatoes, of which there were something1 like thirty tons. These were scattered all over tho placo in a roasted state, and tempted many small boys to run into danger to get at them. Mr G. YV. Binney's store also presented a strange appearance. In the front store the floor was under water to the extent of some inches, the sacks of Hour and grain with which the store was crowded, being very much damaged. Through the middle of the store was carried the hose from Messrs Thornton, Smith, and Firth's engine which was at that time and has been all the morning in use, enabling the firemen to keep up a continuous jet on the burning back and front premises. The smoke, which this caused to proceed from the gum, was so dense as to shut out all distinct view of the ruins, which looked from the back doors in the lane like a see thing hell of lire and smoke.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

REPORT. Business done this day : — South British Insurance, 46s (id. Bird in Hand —sellers, l(ie. Caledonian, £20, £21, £18 ]sa, £18 10s; sellers, £19. City of London—Sellers, 27s (id. Crown Prince, 10s ; buyers, His ; sellers, 17s.

Royal Oak, 18s ; buyers, ISs ; sellers, 10s Tokatea, .'!2s fid, 38a ; Union Beach, 27s (id, 29s ; sellers, 295.

THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IN QUEEN STREET.

To the Editor of the Evkxtnc Star

Sir, —In the report contained in the Croxx of this morning, it is said that the lire might have been generated by the decompos ing fibres of damaged cotton ex Lady Bowen.

We think it right the public should know — apart altogether from the [question as t*o whether goods damaged by sea water, and stored where there is plenty of air and venti lation would be likely to ignite or not — that not a single package of the cargo landed from this vessel was stored in any of the premises burned down or damaged by the late disastrous lire.—We are, yours truly,

Crutckshantc & On., Agents barcjue Lady liowon High street, Auckland, Oct. 15, 1873.

THE EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, 15 1878



TXT AN TED, .1 respectable elderii "" rorsou to look after children.—Apply ti Edgar's Registry, IS, Shorthand street. WANTED, an active Youth ; also a Carter.—A. Dornwell. WANTED, for Coromandel, a gooc Goneral Servant : good wages given. Also a Man who can milk and make himself generall; useful.— Apply at the Aurora Hotel, Victoilu llotti Victoria street. WANTED, a Man to Bhst a picc< of Greenstone.™P. 11. Lewisson. opposit Union Bank. WANTED, a good Housemaid; also a AVaitur.- Dunningham & King, Geverno Browne Hotel, Hobson street. WANTED, a G-irl about 10.— —Apply to Mrs Jones, i'ancv Bazaar Queen street. WA.NTE D, Customers for 10( Empty Cnses, lined with tin or zic —Echvd Wayte. 4 WANTED, by a respectablt Widow, 11 Good Laundress, washing ; Is (ie to 2s Od dozen.—Apply to Mrs O'Hara, Wakuiield street. WANTED, a Boy at. tbe Occidents Hotel; one used to a Restaurant preferred. WANTED, a Good Genera Servant.—Apply to Mrs B. S. Sandall Butcher, Wnkenold-street. WANTED, a Boy to work in i garden and make himself useful.—Apply a the St.»h office. ANTED, a Chief Officer for the Barque Lady Bowen, for London. WANTED, 2 young steady Single Men as laborers. —Apply to Ireland Bros. Auckland. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Applj at tho Church of England Grammar School Parnell. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Applj to Mrs Owen, Mount Eden. WANTED, a Furnished Bedroon and Sitting-room (with use of kitchen) within 10 or lf< minutes of Post-office. Terms mus be moderate.—Addres a "Zebra," Stab office. WANTED, a "Woman as Macbi nist. One used to Leather work preferred —Apply to Geo. Hemus, Newton Boot Factory. WANTED KNOWN that H. H Smith has on hand a large stock of Second hand Ranges, Holbrookdale Stoves, &c., to be soli cheap- also 10 per cent, discount on improve! Patent Portable Ovens, &c, until Saturday, at th> Auckland Iron Works. WANTED the Butcher, Baker Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others 0 Auckland and its vicinity to know that L Foster am SONare now supplying their strong durable SPRING CART HARNESS at Prices to MEET the times —133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland and at Melbourne. __ WILL shortly be published ever) week, the AUCKLAND MOSQUITO, : Comical Periodical; price, Od per copy, or 5s pc quarter. Publishing Office : High street. WANTED, Employment by i steady married man, in town or country good references.—Address W.W.. Stab, office. . WANTED KNOW N.- Pbicks Bbduced. SINGER'S NEA\ FAMILY NOISELESS LOCK-STITCH SEWINC MA CHINES. —M. A. Aldrioh, Agent, Shortlam street Auckland. To meet tho requirements 0 customers who find a difficulty in paying the ful amount at once Mks Aldkioh has adopted a metho< time payment to suit them. ewilliamS) ■ ' Manager. WANTED KNOWN—Higher Price given for all Old Metals. On Sal (cheap), Ploughs ; G, 7, and S feet sheets Galvanize! Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c , &c, a Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED, by a highly respect able and thoroughly experienced Woman a situation as Cook and Laundress, or good Genera Servant.—Address J.F.A. SXAa office. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply 0 Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cv and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store.



W.A NTBD KNOWN, that JOHN WILLIAMS (late of Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, aiul Umbrolla-nialtfir, has Removed to "VVymlhum street (nearly opposite the Even ruij Star office). N. B.- [Jmforolliis He-covered. . "TO" ANT E D KN< >W N I W. LEY S, Uooktitntjicp., i Machine Rulnr, and Account-book Manufacturer, llms 11EM0VED from Victoria street East to Wvndlmm street, next door above tha Evening Star office. WANTED .KNOWN, that D Goldir is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Hnildlng materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, llouse- Blocks, Posts, Rails, llavdwood Velloes, FOiafts, Iron ; bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the owest market price, ;'.t his Yards, Custom ilonsc j treet WA NT ED KNOW N, that MISS PENN.AL has much pleasure in in- I traducing to the public of Auckland the Most Useful Lock-stitch Sowing Machine ever yet imported : PRINCESS OF WALES. Tliis 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 cm 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 leather may be sewn without change of needle or cotton, or alteration oi tension 'I'lie work is easily guided by one hand, while the other is employed in taming it. "When fixed on a stand it can be operated by hand or foot at pleasure, and it is then as ctllcient as the most costly treadle machine. Bcmitles all kinds of domestic use, it can bo applied to many varieties of manufacturing use, such us drrss-nialcing, mantle rnaking, stay-making, and tailoring. ISNG-L VND'S QUEiW. This remarkable Machine presents somo 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 Sowing Machine whatever, whether hand or treadle. In its application to pl.iin sewing of every kind it exactly resembles the Princess of Wales, but. it it can be instantly changed without stopping the Machlnn to horrtnrr-bone stitching and to overseaming. ThiS iS'effected by simply turning a screw, and tlie width and length of the stitch are regulated at pluimire. The arrangement permits of the overseaming or herring-boning of any fabric whatever, and will be found of immense value in tbo manufacture of children's clothing and in ornamental work It leuns 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 'TirNote the addiess :-MTSS PRNNAL, Dress, Mantle-maker, and Machinist, West End [Tui;»b 7/a kkjtkliD htbkiet. Apprentice Wanted KS. REWARD.—Lost, a Gold tJ Locket, attached to a piece of black velvet, of no value except to the owner— The Under will obli2o by leaving it at the office of thin 'papw. SUP E R INTENT )ENCY E LECTTOX. Mil. DARG-AVILLE will address the electors at the following ]>lices and • times :— Wade—Monday, 20th, 7 p .m. Puhoi—Tuesday. '21st, 7pm. Mahuranffi -Wednesday, 20th, 7pm Mangawai- Thursday, 23rd, 7 p m. Waipu Friday, 21th, 7 p.m. Mftnnapni— Saturday. 9">th. 7 p.m. Wangarel—Monday, 27th, 7p m. Auckland, October 1.1, 1573. TO A "REIVE, PER HAZEL HOME, FROM DTJNEDIN, 25 TONS RAKERS' FINEST FLOUR AND 25 TONS CHOICE OTAfIO POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. T H ANKS! MR DUNDASS sincerely thanks ale his friends who so willingly assistod him at the Fire This Morning. BOARD & EESJDENGE wanted in a private family.—State terms to /., Stak office. 'THE LA T E FIII E ! I BEG to return my hearty Thanks to those friends who assisted in saving my property at tho late Fire. H. B. MORTON. MISLAID at the Fire this morning a Box containing T3ooks.--Tbc finder wl'l ob'ige by returning to lilack and Co., Lower Queen street HpO LET, a Pour-roomed Cottage JL and conveniences in Cook-street West, nuir Union-street. NOTICE. —All accounts against me must be sent in before the 3st .November.— F. TL Lewls&on, opposite Union Bank. ACOMEOETAELE Private Board und residence opposite City Mission, Durham street. rB^HE Occidental Melbourne Cup JL Sweepstake lor L2fJO will positively take place on WEDNESDAY NIUJI.T, October 15. EDWD. PEKKINS. SCHOOL TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. HpHB next Monthly Meeting will be -L held on SATURDAY next, the 18th instant, at 2 p.m. at the High School. Symonds street, when Mr MA.ii.xrN, Head Master of Grafton Road District School, will give a Model Lesson to a class of children in attendance. All Teachers, and especially Juniors, whether Members of tho Association or not, are invited to be ureaent. HENRY WOBTHINGTON, Secretary. EL. BUCHOLZ & CO. have • taken Temporary Offices in Messrs Siewakt and Andeusons Buildings, Queen street , j AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO BAILWAY, nPEISTDERS will be received until the JL 20th instant for the Building and Erection of Engine Shed at the Railway Termirus, Auckland. Plans iind specittcations may be seen at this office. JOHN BROUDEN & SONS. Contractor's Office^Albert Barracks, Auckland, October 11,1873. AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO RAILWAY. TENDERS will be received until the 20th inst. for the Construction and Delivery of Switches and Crossings. Plans and specifications may be seen at this office. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS. Contractor's Office, Albert Barracks, Auckland October 11, 1873. OIL, CO LOB, GLASS, AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET",1 Next to Bank of New Zealand.^ J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer In Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makew' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Cqrapass <Jlas3e.B, &Ui ,



PRINCE OF WALES TUBATKE. Lessees .. .. Messrs G. W. Collier & Co. THIS (Wisukksday) EVENING, OCT. 13, PnSTTTVrCI.V THE I AST NICUIT OF MAN AND WIFE. MAN AND WIFE. MAN AND WIFE. TO-MORROW (ThuMday), by particular desiro, RIP VAN WINKLE! ! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1873, BEXE X I T c>v M i: W ALT Elt I: E N TLE Y. STILL WATERS .I.UJN DEEP. Mr John Mildmay.. .. Mr Walter Beutloy. Concluding with D R T) i: BLI NX < >'S EX P 0 HITI O N O F SIM-KIT U A LISM. Box Office at TTpton & Co.'s, Q.uecn-streot, where seats can be secured and tickets obtained. Dress Circle. 3s, Stalls, Sis; Pit, Ono Shilling. TH X LA TE FIR E. WE bog to tender our sincere ! Ihanlcs to the gontknicn who ho kindly j assisted us at t!i« late Urn, especially the members nf | tho Auckland Oavnby, under Sergeant Martin, au'.l thu urtulji.is of the lioiison Coi-p:-..i*"S'_';.'"3j! K. & 11. ISAACS. T H A N Iv S ! I> MESSENGER, of the U.S.N.Z. and A. FRUIT DEPOT, begs to return his sincere Thanks to (how frit-nds who su kindly assisted him at tho J''hv This Morning. 1H Ki/hAT X VI RE. WE beg sincerely to thank those svliu rendered us their assistance in saving our premises. H. S. AXDEPSOX& CO. •. ■■"■ ?',v.v^i!>''' AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. LEASES OP SHEDS ON WKARF. Harbour Board Odico, Auckland, Oct. 14. 1878 Mil Gr. ST.BBIN will sol! by Public Auction at these Olllces, on Kill DAY, thu 17th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, thu Leases of the Shorls on the East and Western T's, and thu Lease of thu Shed on the Quean-street AY barf. Kurther particulars and conditions of Leases may be obtained upon application at this oliice. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. INDEPEN 1) ENT OI! I>ER 0P (! 00D TEMPLARS. A MEETING of the Members of the various Lodges of < lood Templars in and around Auckland wl)1 be held at the Rooms of the Young ?>len's Christian Association, This (Wednesday) livening, the 16th October, at half-past 7 o'clock. Jsntrai.ee by AVellesley streist. l!i'sim;33 of iiiipoiuance. !!v order. CHARLES fi. MADDEN, lion. Sec. P.C. QAMUEL PASTEIDQE, O LATE FRUITERER, &<■., :n, Qukex-sirbet, Begs to inform his friemds and customers that he has disposed of liis business to Mr. S. SEYMOUR (whose premises were destroyed by the late flru), and takes this opportunity of thanking them for past favor's, and to requo-ta continuance of the same for bis successor, whom !iu has much pleasure in recorn mendinj.' to them. SS E V M O U E, PRUTT E E E R, '.)0, Qu ItEN-STKKKT, "Begs to inform his friends and tho public that he has t^iken those promises latuly in the occupation of Mr S. CARTRIDGE, where business will bo carried on tho samu as in Mr Partridge/? time, llu trusts with the samu success as Re and tho late proprietor has hitherto had. Families and Hotels waited on daily for orders. Goods delivered with punctuality. T M. LENNOX W • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, MONEY INVESTRD FOB CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. A really good little FARM of 30 acres, all securely fenced and in excellent grass. There is a comfortable residence upon the farm ; also, coach-lMiu.se, stabling, cow-house, and all necessary outbuildings.—Folio 132 c. A BARGAIN—A fine Allotment in Wcllosley street, SO x 120. Price, L 125 cash. A FARM of 60 acres, at Kirikiri, three quarters of a mile from Papakura. There is a small house upon the Farm, also cow-shed, pig-stye, stabling, &c. There is also 5 acres in grass and 5 acres under cultivation. There is a good macadam ised road to the door. The owner of this property really wants to sell, and will take LICO BARGAIN—SmaII House (three-roomed) and Free hold Allotment in Shaddock street, beyond Mount Eden Toll-gate. Price, L 42. ONEHUGA—AII that fine Butcher's Shop and Ex tensive Premises, at present occupied by Mr Longley. Price, L 450. FRANKLYN STREET—Allotment, 33 x 70. Price, L 33. FRANKLYN STREET - Allotment, 78 x 100. Price, LIOO. FARM of i2C acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. There is an excellent Eight-roomed House upon the Farm, and 30 acres are in rich grass. There is also two acres of orchard, garden, and vinery. The Farm is situated only half-a-mile from water carriage and live miles from the proposed railway station. Price, LBOO. ABERCROMBIE-STREET — An excellent six roomed House, next to the Wynyard Hotel. Price, L 250. A BARGAIN—A really good Suburban Residence, known as "Harbour View." The residence contains nine rooms, overlooks the harbour, and has excellent conveniences for bathing and boating. There is a quarter of an acre of Freehold laid out with orna mental trees and shrubs. The property fronts the harbour. Price, £350.—32 c. ONEEIUNGA—AII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Walsh's residence. There are 6 acres of rich land ; also a good dwelling-house The property commands a beautiful view. Price L 3 FARM of 450 acres, at Papakura, well suited for sheep or cattle grazing.—34c. TO SPECULATORS—SOO acres of Land for LBO cash. Title, Crown Grant. * * For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see'.T. M. Lknjsox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald. MONET LENT OIJT for Capi talists on First-class Security at Current rates of Intordst. No charge made to Lender. £3,000 to lend at 7 per cent, in sums of LSOO and upwards; Sums of L 25 and \ipwards also advanced upon really good security. S II A R E S, Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares Bought and Sold. WANTED- A really good Farm of about 100 acres 14 miles from town Price, LIOOO, or thereabouts. WANTED TO PURCHASE—A good Six-roomed House in the city. About LI SO. WANTED TO PURCHASE—A small Four-roomed Bouse in the suburbs. Price, about LIOO. J. M. "LENNOX, ESITATE AGENT, ETC,,



tfipENDEKS will bo received by the 1 1 undersigned until noon of WEDNESDAY, tho ! I.lth October, for tho Constiuction of a Brick Sewer m Wollesley street East. Plans iir.rl Specification can ho scon at tho OMee of | Mouton Jones, No. 1, Queen street- AL , JOCK _ October T, 1873. TO BUILDERS. LENDERS will be received until -i- noon of THURSDAY, (lie 10th inst. for tho Erection and Completion of Brick Shops in Weliesley street. Plans and specifications to be soon at Mr Keals' office, [nsurance Buildings. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE is hereby given that the HALF-YEARLY OKNEKAX MEETING of the PROPRIETORS of tho Hank will li« !"';''J,|" 4 '" Banldnp House, in Aucklanil, on WEDNKSDA t, tho 22nfi day of October next, at norm, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the FTalt yoar ending 1)0 th hat., tho Election of a nirmtor, ami for any other biisinesi that maybe brought befori) tho Mooting. By ovder of tho Board of ™™*»\ uim0( . lT> Inspector. SJSV It is hereby notified that Mb GEORGE BUYGOYNE OWEN has f?ivon tho necessary notice that lift is a Candidate for the vacant seat at tho Board of Directors. 7th October. 1878. j HANK 01 NEW ZEALAND. milK Transfer Boolcs of this Bank -1- will be Closed from WKDNRRD.vY. the istii inst., till THURSDAY, the 22nd Idem, both days inclusive. _. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, 7th October, 1873. A TJCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK. ESTABLISHED 15.17. Piumidknt: HI9 EXCELLENCY THE GO YE UN Oil. Vlt'E-PiIEHIDKKT WILT 'AM RATTRAY, Esq. The Bank is ope J. daily from 12 to 1 o'clock, also on Saturday Eveningk, 'rom 7 to 0 o'clock. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for wluch fi per oent. interest is allowed. Every facility given to depositors. .p nv Accountant. AUCKLAND TUBS1 CLUB. RUM ME R MEF, TI N Gt, TO 1:1! HELD ON COXING DAY AND 27th DECEMBER, 1873. EL L EII S L 113* 11A CE C 0 UIIS E. Stewards : Mr Thomas Morrin I Mr Joseph Banks Mr James Russell i Captain Fraser Major George. JUTJBE : Judgo Beckham. Startkr : Mr Eobert Wynyard. Cr.KiiK ok the Course: Mr Thomas Brown. HArDiaUTEBS : Mr Joseph Banks I Mr Joseph Bennett Major George. Clrbk of the Scales : Mr William Marks. TRTAL STAKES—A Sweepstakes of ?,..sovs. each, with :"0 soys added ; entrance, 2 soys ; for 3-yoar olds and upwards which have never won a pme exceeding 2B soys in value up to time of entrance. Weight lor age : winner of any prize (after entry) to carry Tibs extra. Distance, 1 ] miles. RAILWAY I'LATH, of M) soys. Entrance, 2 boys : weight for age ; distance, :f mile. THE AUCKLAND TURK CLUB CUP (Handicap of 200 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each two miles ; second horse to receive 25 soys, and third horse 10 soys from thestakes. Nomina tions,with lisovsentranccenclosed.tobesentto the Secretary on or before the 10th November, at two o'clock p.m. Weights will bo 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(f> soys) before ten o'clock on morning of tho race. THK DRAPERS' PURSE—A Handicap Sweepstakes of 4 soys each, with 50 soys added. Distance, 11 miles Entrance, 2-sovs. PRINCE OF WA LKS STAKES—A Sweepstakes of 3 kovh each, with 10 soys added. Weight for age. Distance 1 iniln. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for B0 soys. tfentered to be sold for 40 kovs, allowed lOlbs ; if for3o soys, allowed 17lbs; if for 20 soys, allowed 2-tlbs ; no further allowance. SECOND DAT. THE INNKEEPERS' PURSE-A Handicap Sweep stakes of .r> soys each, with 100 soys. added ; distance, I.'. miles. Second horse to receive 15 sots from the stakes. Entrance, 3 soys. Weights to be declared on or before 8 p.m. ou the night of the lirst day's races. FLYING STAKES. —A sweepstakes of 3 soys each with 30 soys added : weight for age ; distance, V 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, with 200 soys added; two miles ; second horse to receive 25 soys, and third horse 10 soys from, the stakes. Nomi nations, with 3 soys entrance enclosed, to be made to the secretary on or before the 17th December, at 2 o'clock p.m. The weights to be declared on or before S o'clock p.m. on the night of the ilrst day's races, and acceptances, enclosing sweeps (10 soys), to be mado 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 soys (entrance, 1 soy) for all untried horses. Distance, 1 mile. Post entries. EXILES AND REGULATIONS. Mares and Geldings allowed 31bs. In the Selling Race the winner shall be sold with his engagements at the meeting. Any surplus above the: selling price shall belong to the Auckland l'urf Club, and any horse in such Selling Race, though not a winner, may, at the request of any person made to the stewards within tifteen 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 Bay a line, to be imposed by the stewards, not oxcoeding 5 soys to the Race Fund. The rules of the Victoria Racing Club have been adopted, and will be adhered to as far as practicable. No entry will be received for any of tho races except upon this condition—that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by th 6 stewards, or those whom they may appoint. "Their decisions upon all points connected with.the carrying-out of this programme shall be All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, at the.oitice of the Auckland Turf Club, Duliam-street, entrauce-monoy enclosed, with tho name.ige, 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 fined 3 soys. All sweepstakes, unles3 otherwise specified, must be paid on or before 10 o'clock on the morning of the first race-day. ' . ••• All entranoe fees and forfeits to go.to the Auckland Turf Club. . M _ , _ Qualification fee, 2 soys, except for Hack Race. No deduction will be made from the gross amount of the stakes. DATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. For Turf Club Cup-Nominations, 10th November, 2 p.m.; weights declared, ISth November, 2 p.m. acceptances, 17th December, 2 p. ml General Entries—l7th December, before 2 p.m. N.B.— No entries will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named. JOSEPH BENNETT, ■ Secretary,



p IT T HALL. TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY) October 15 # POSITIVELY TITK I/AST STGHT OF »W. A. CHAPMAN'S ANTI-SPIRITISM, Diversified by the latest Somatic Conjuring Illusions. Reserved Scats, "?, ; Stalls, 2s j PARADISE., .. ONE SHILLING. Tickets to be had at the Hall from 10 to 3 o'clock. "CUBE! FIRE!! El BE!!! ■ J. &J. JAMIESON, AUCKLAND HOOT & SHOE MART, (LATE OF QTJEEN SJ'(IEKT), Take this opportunity of informing their numerous Friends ami tlio L'nblic generally tliat they have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES IN WELLESLEY STREET EAST, Thhee Dooeh phom Smaut & Co.'s, Ibokmosoebs. THE SALVAGE FKOM TIIE LATE FIRE WILL 118 SOLD AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF ! GREAT SACRIFICES WILL BE MADE ! ffST Notts the Address:— J. & J. JAMIESON, No. 5, WELLESLEY STREET EAST, Tkukk Dooms vwoM Smart and Co. jyTAIZE! MAIZE!! MAIZE!f!! : " ON SALE, Ex Leslie, from Clarence River, N.S.W. 1709 BAGS MAIZE FOU SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers, at lowest Market price. ' IT. E. MORTON. Custom-house-streot, August^, 1873. rpHE UNDERSIGNED Bags to notify that ho has received,' rpor} Wonga Wonga,-, THE FIRST PORTION OF A SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S (1873-4) TEAS, Ex Steamship " Cbaigfoeth/'^eom 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. The Shipment includes various grades, from good medium to full-flavoured Souchong TEAS, and has been purchase Chow with a special view to the growing demand io this market for^ the finer description of teas. H. B. MORTON. EIRST-CL A SS Board and Kesidence for one or two Gentlemen.—A good view of the harbour, Bath-room, Piano, &c.—Apply to Mrs A. Possett, opposite Proviucial Buildings, top of Short and-street. HPO LET, with immediate possession, -s- a first-class Six-roomed House, pleasantly situated, within seven minutes' walk of town. The tenant will have the option of taking the Furniture (nearly new) at a vaulation. For further particulars apply to . J. HIGHLRY & CO., Auctioneers, Queen street. AFTEE THE FIRE fGRATITTJDE FOR BEING SAVED ! A GIFT FOR EVERY MAN! J.. LEY V, OF TIIE MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 210, QUEEN STREET,' Tenders his thanks to the public generally for havina by their united efforts, SAVED HIS PREMISE!? FROM BEING DESTROYED; And, as a suitable acknowledgment for their kindness, he has determined to throw HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK of CLOTHING (UNEQUALLED IN AUCKLAND) OPEN to their SEECTION, At prices which will prove the above assertion. The Stock is Entirely New, and is not damaged by either fire or water, but it will be sold at Less than Damaged Prices during the {ENSUING FOUR WEEKS ONLY. RALLY ROUND HIM WITH YOUR SPARE CASH! NO SELL, BUT ALL BARGAINS ! Note the address:— J. LEVY, MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 210, QUEEN STREET (Next Coupiand's Store). T ANN'S Celebrated Fireproof Safes, Chiwoonl an 4 Ooko Plates on Sivlo. «, & H, ISAACS,



HTV AT T S General Dealer „ Old' Market-house, will SELL OFF for two weeks, at the Old Market when ho will let it, not finding time to attend to the Pl««.-KnigW it ana Wilson's Jams, 7s 4d per dozen ; Morton BUpm^ Od per dozen ; Washing Powders, g «»; Clothes Pegs, 2d per dozen-Ts P^ox; P^Wea Wai nuts 6s 5d per dozen ; White Starch, ** perlb by the packet, 3>dperlb by the case; G"rry Powder large bottles lOd j Tomato Sauce, (idper bottle-2 for lid, 4s 6d per dozen ; Plaid Matches, 7a 3d per gross,. Pigs Feet, 12 lbs for Is; Pigs' Heads, f^.j*B!ffiT«2 *por lb (less than cost, but must be sold): ships iji.. cults, 2d per lb-7 lbs for Is, 12s per 100 lbs £2 10s per cask ; good Potatoes, 5s for 112 lbs; lot of Bacon 4d and (id per lb j Hams, 7d per lb ; lot of Mourntog Bonnets, only Is 6d each—lss per dozen ; 150 J.wo- Shilling Novels, only Is each; Deca.iters, 5s per pair . small Plates. 2s per dozen ; China Dishes, 2s and3s each ; Halt Cellars, from Id to 'Id each; about 100 dozen Children's Picture Books, only Is 2d per dozen. Cigarettes, .83 10s per 1000 ; and a variety of other articles too numerous to mention. Maize, 4s Ocl per Wanted to Sell (cheap), CO Acres of Landjat Whan garei. Parish of Waikiokio, in the County ol.Mars den ; price, £7. Also, 80 acres at Whangarei, into Parish of Ruatangati, only £14.-Apply to H. Watt. Pleafseto notice that this is a Genuine Sale for Two Weeks. '■_ :.:, — WE ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Fontonaye, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF. P APE RHANG INGS of our own selection, and which, notwithstanding the large increase of duty, we have determined to ofler at . the old katks. Also, Large Stocks of White Lead (in wood and iron), Oils, Colors. 1 lain and Ornamental Window Glass, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Photographic Glass, Artists Colors, and alUPainting Requisites, Gilt And Stained PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, Glass Shades, &c. PICTURE FR AM IN G TO ORDER; HOLL AN D & BUTL ER, 23 & 30, VICTORIA STREET. HEM ATITE PAINT PREPARED FROM HEMATITE IRON ORE, obtained from the District of Coliingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. This Paint, after severe tests, has been found to surpass all others, and is epecia'ly applicable to Iron . Roofing, Park Fencir-g, Farm and other Buildings, Bridges, Hurdling, Farm Implements, Carts and Waggons. Gates, and all exposed works. It is sold in fine powder ; will keep any length of time ; no grinding, tinting, or staining being neces-j sary. It requires simply to be mixed with. Oil Mixture," according to " Directions for Use . an<J, thus avoid the objections to all paints sold mixed: ""The HEMATITE PAINT will be 'found to be ; ■■'" cheaper than other paints, as it can be prepared and sold in Auckland for less than is charged for Lead or Zinc Paints, and, taking weight for weight, will cover a much larger surface. Sold by HOISIAND & BUTLER, OIL & COLOR MERCHANTS, X' 28 & 30, VICTORIA STREET, Auckland. f THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16. CORN EXCHANGE. Pob the Benefit ok Whom it May Concern. y SALVAGE FROM THE LATE EIRE. MAIZE AND BONEDUST. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange. To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, About 1300 bags Maize Abot 450 bags Bonedust. Terms—Cash. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17. GILT MIRROR, DRAWING ROOM SUITE. i* HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ~ [ f \ m THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort street, on Friday next, at eleven o'clock, 11 , , ■ llousehold Furniture, comprising Handsome . Gilt Mirror, Drawing Suite of nine pieces in . Maroon, Rep, Cheffoniers, Loo Tables, Chests ' Drawers, Bedsteads and Bedding, Revolver, Breech Loading Pistol, D.B. Rifle,: S.B Ritle, ~,,,,, &c, &c. &c. , , . ; ii ■• i iii ■;i, «i SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers. ! MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, n ' - , , , ,:, iiflj ilud ! BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. DWELLING-HOUSE. NELSON STREET. \ rpHE Subscribers have received ■ in- X. structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 20} li inst, at 12 o'clock, Part of Allotment No. 4, Section No. 42, City o Auckland, 43 feet frontage to Nelson street, with the Dwelling-house thereon erected, now occupied by Mr De Thierry. ■ , < SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10. TRADE SALE OF SUMMER BOOTS. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to submit to auction at their, Store, Fort-street on Thursday, the 10th October, at 11 o'clock, The following Seasonable Shipment, now landing ex St. Leonards, from London, and will be found really nice Goods: — 57 TRUNKS—containing Ladies' and Girl's I?id Side Springs, Cashmere, and all Lasting Boots. Children's Patent Straps and Fancy stitched Side Springs 2-5 and 6-9 11-1 to Kid side Springs. Cordovan, Grain, and Kip Boots, plain and copper toes. * Men's and Women's White Canvas and Buff Slippers. &c, &c, &c. TUESDAY, 21st OCTOBER. LEASE OF HOSPITAL RESERVE. , ; . rpHE Undersigned have been ini-.,;.; 7 A structed by the Deputy-Superintendent to offer \ for Lease by Public Auction, at their Mart, Fort- ,•■ street, at 12 o'clock noon on th&flate above named, TIIE HOSPITAL RESERVE, situate tiear the , Harp of Erin Inn, on the Great South Road.j ■, , Suburbs of Auckland, Parish of Waitemata, County of Eden, and being Allotment 17a,; of | , Section 12, containing 27a. Or. 23p. «S* Plans May be Seen at PuE,.MART."®a..' \,■) SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. - PRELIMINARY NOTICE: ii W CARGO OF SUGAR FROM MAURITIUSIut/ B. TONKS & CO.' 0" HAVE been instructed by Messrs 6wen & Graham to sell, on arrival, . (MJK2Q OF MAURITIUS SUaAR, comprising Firit-dasa Grades, expressly solcflturt ?o:," \h\s tuftvket, and houvly nxpoetfirt,