W^te leader matter calm and sensible The &lard has gone fearfully to the wall since the Franco-Prussian war, having entirely lost its character for veracity in consequence of the unscrupulous manner in which it sup ported the lort cause of France m defiance of LoU The Daih News, on the other hand, A to have published the best series of letters on the subject, and has founded an excellent reputation on the strength of its war correspondent. It is daily gaining in favour. Several of the dally provincials have also attained a high standard, such as the Liverpool Mer euni the Manchester Examiner, and the Yorkshire Pod. These journals are in every respect equal to their London ootemporanes. New magazines and papers are constantly ap pearing, usually to expire after afew numbers The extraordinary success of the Field and land and Water has occasioned a third paper of the same class, well got up and edited, and called the Country. The demand for literature of this kind has largely, increased of late years. A large class of sportsmen have sprung up whoa few years ago did not exist These are sons of wealthy manu facturers and tradesmen, who have been brought up as country gentlemen, and whose amusements are chiefly found in the hunting-field and the autumn stub bles. These all look upon the Field as an oracle not to bo disputed, and refer to it on all occasions of difficulty, from the giving of a dinner party to the make of a hunting cap. Bell's Life has quite fallen into the "sere and yellow," and is scarcely to be found out of low sporting houses. TuncJt has no rival. Fun, Judy, the Hornet, and Figaro all have their partizans, but they are mostly painfully weak, and often low and scurrilous. The Hornet is the cleverest of the lot, and sometimes has a good thing. Funoh has the pull of the other comic jour nals in its greater price, and as long as it employs such men as Tenniel and De Maurier on its staff it cannot fail to main tain the reputation of the first humorons journals of the world. The Graphic and the Illustrated News run neck and neck in the race for reputation. One seldom gets ahead of the other, and they are wonderfully got up, both as regards cuts and letter-press. The proprietary of these papers go to im mense expense in securing reliable sketches of soenea of public interest.

Greenstone

LETTER FROM CAPTAIN ASHBY.

Captain Ashby, who is now connected with the New Zealand Shipping Company, writes from London: —"Before leaving Auckland I promised to give you all information in my power. I think I may say I have settled down to a shore life. I have mentioned in my former letter to you in what capacity. I shall ever have a pleasing recollec tion of the interest you have taken in the ships I have commanded to New Zea land. The Evening Star newspaper is duly filed in our office. I have also seen it filed in several other places in London. We havo had most miserable cold weather ever since we arrived. I have as yet seen no sum mer, and both Mrs Ashby and myself have not been free from colds since we arrived. I can assure you we miss your fine climate, and we often talk of the happy days we have spent in Auckland. ■ " June 2nd: Our pioneer ship Punjaub sailed from Gravesend with 325 Government emigrants and 928 tons of general cargo. She sailed to her date, and we had not the slightest difficulty in filling up at full rates. The vesselleftin good trimandhadfairweather out of the Channel. I had a letter from the captain of her off Plymouth on the sth. She ia a fine ship, so I hope to hear of her mak ing the passage in less than 90 days. The Adamant will be our second vessel. That ship will take in her emigrants at Plymouth on the last day of this month. This will give you some idea of what we are doing in London. I have no hesitation in saying that if this company is properly managed it will be a great con cern, and before many months I have no doubt will be, or I hope so, one general shipping company for New Zealand. At present we own no vessels, nor are we building, for the price of shipping is far too high—£2o per ton for an iron vessel. "June 4th I saw the last of the ship City of Auckland. I left her a few miles below Gravesend. She had a fine start out of the Channel, in good trim, and ought to make a good passage out. A Captain G. Rails has gone out in command. He has not been in Suart and Simpson's employ before, but from what little I have seen of him I think you will like him. He has his wife and one child with him.

"The City of Auckland ha 3 very few passengers. In the saloon there are six and five children, four in the second cabin, and twenty in the steerage. The City_ has twenty-two fine shqep on deck on freight, eleven of them belonging to the Hon. Charles Taylor. "The ship Fontenay left the dock two days after the last mail, but was detained for some days in the Channel with foul winds. She is a smart ship, and ought to make a smart run out. I made it my business to ■cc the Captain, and give him what informa tion I could to assist him in making a passage. " The ship St. Leonards will sail for Auck land with Government emigrants on the 19th inst'. Our old friend Capt. Petherbridge goes out in command. "P.S.—I have learnt this afternoon there will be an iron barque laid on for the Freight Company in Auckland, but she ha 3 not yet arrived in London."

PARLIAMENTARY.

[BT TEIEGRAPH.]

(Prom Our Special Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON.

This day.

Movement of the Opposition.

It is understood in well informed circles that the Opposition is organising to make a move in the debate on the Budget to-morrow night as a feeler. -' It is supposed however, by some that it is a, Wellington move. Mr Fitzherbert is said to be the leader of the Opposition. An amendment is to be moved on the Budget. A long debate will sure to result. Considerable interest is gathering round to-morrow night. The National Bank Bill. The " opposed bill" of the National Bank is now being considered by a select com mittee which is now sitting. The committee consists of Messrs Pox, Stafford, Richmond, Parker, and Atkinson. Evidence is being taken. The Independent has to-day another strong leader on the subject. It says the alteration of the name would prevent the bank from commenci-j >g operations within twelve months, tie notetfi cheques, and bills being alllitho graphed md reading for issue. Had a bill been brought in entitled "A Bill to prevent the National Bank of New Zea lana from opening any bead or branch offloe for the transaction of business in New g@a. tad Wm the nth <rf August, 1874," we

I should like to see the member who would face his constituency aftev having voted for it. Yet the clause which it is actually in tended to bring in would be preoisely similar in its effects to such a measure. The Attorney General and Mr Allen have appeared before the committee to-day in support of the National Bank, and Messrs Moorehouse and Buckley for the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Coster, manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Christchurch, was examined. The most cogent argument used against the Bill Avas that a drunken person had mistaken one bank for tho other. The opposition of the Bank of New Zea land is very virulent. Its insolvent dependents in the House are moving heaven and earth. . There is great irritation among the mdc- I pendent membors. The bill is certain to be carried in the House. Whatever recommendations the committee make are to be reported to-morrow, but are likely to be referred baok.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN. The Caledonian.

This day. Caledonian—lol tons of stone were crushed durine; the week. A change has taken place in the reef in No 3 range, but what it may indicate it is impossible to tell. The lode seems to becoming in more vertically. There is strong hard quartz near the foot wall, and the stone is full of minerals. Dixons.—The crushing of 150 tons stone yielded 154 ozs. melted gold. John McHendry, brought up on a charge of lunacy, was shewed by the medical evidence to be suffering from a slight attack of delerium tremens. He was remanded till Thursday. The tide forced in by the strong gale blowing up the Gulf, rose to tho level of the streets in Grahamstown last night. It washed a lot of timber out of Holdship and Reads yards, and destroyed the beach foothpath and numerous gardens.

TAURANGA.

This day,

Mr Quick started overland for Auckland to-day. He has decided to bring coaches down. Contracts for stables and a half-way hotel have been concluded. He reports that the road is in splendid con dition. Arrived—Elizabeth.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON

This day.

The Pater3on arrived from the South last night, and leaves for the North to-morrow night. The weather yesterday and to day has been terribly boisterous, with a deluge of rain, and bitterly cold. The Eangatira left for Wanganui and the Manukau at five o'clock on Saturday even ing, and the Wellington for Northern ports at one o'clock yesterday morning. It is feared that this wind will break np the Rangitoto, as it is blowing from the worst point from whioh it could blow for her. The hairless horse Caoutchouc is drawing crowded houses nightly at the Oddfellows' Hall. The Carandinis are taking farewell benefits.

PORT CHALMERS.

Thi« day,

Arrived : Taranaki. SaUed : Moa, brig, for Kaipara.

DUNEDIN.

This day. Mr John Douglas sue 3Mr G. W. Eliott for libels which arose from a discussion at the Waste Land Board. Heavy damages are claimed. _____

CITY COUNCIL.

THIS DAY. The fortnightly meeting of the City Coun cil took place at th« Council Chamber this afternoon. Present:—His Worship the Mayor (chairman), Councillors Isaaci, Hurst, S. Jones, Prime, "Williams, Macready. Councillor Macready took his seat at the Board, and signed the usual declaration in accordance with the Act.' Mr Hurst asked for explanation on the subject of the Improvement Commissioners. He understood that powers had been given them with the understanding that certain streets should be metalled and channelled. He believed the Commissioners had not carried out the arrangement. He wished to know if His Worship had received any com munication in reply to a letter sent to the Commissioners on the subject. His Worship replied that he had not. Councillor Isaacs thought the subject was of great importance, and should be strictly investigated. Councillors Macready and S. Jones de fended the action of the Commissioners, the latter saying he wished the City Council did their business half as well as the Improve ment Commissioners. Both gentleman main tained that the Commissioners had done all they undertook^ The Mayor aaia he would see that a reply was obtained. . Several letters were read by the Chairman. Among these was a letter from Messrs W. Smith and Sons asking if the Council would purchase one or more of their machines for road scraping. This question was referred to the Streets Committee. _ It was agreed to allow Mr Smith to erect a verandah in front of his shop in Queen street. A deputation fisom Hobson-street, headed by Mr Doonin, waited upon the Council on agreed that Mr Doonin address the Council. , Mr Doonin said the objections of the Hob son-street i-eople was to the asphalting being done before the street was properly chan nelled and kerbed. At present it wag ul a very dirty and unhealthy state, and in hot ■ weather positively dangerous. They did not object to the street being aaphalted, but ifj.it were done at present it would only be s,n obstruction. . His Worship asked if the residents were willing to pay half the channeling and kerbiug. , , , Mr Doolan would not say that, but he thought they would. ■ . Councillor Williams moved that the chan nelling and kerbing of Hobson-street be referred to the Streets Committee and that the asphalting be postponed till a report had been presented on the subject. Mr S. Jones suggested that the subject be shelved sine die. Hobson-street did not want the improvement, and they had no money to spare for it. When they ha<s lots of money, and were in a good humour, they WOUW o*e»n out the Hobaon-stroet Btink»potSr The motion was cari-M.

A petition was presented from the inhabit-1 ants of Stanley-street, praying that the street be improved. It was agreed that the petition be received. The report of the Lighting Committee was read and received. On this subject there was warm disoussion, in which Councillors Jones, Isaacs, and Mac ready took part. . Councillor Jones Jmaintained the money was being spent in a very disgraceful way. It was carried that no further expenses should be incurred for lighting at present. The report of the Market Committee was read. In this was the report of the oonimittoo on the subject of putting up fencing and stabling j the resolution of the committee to grant the use of the Market for the drill of Volunteers ; the appointment of Wednesday as an additional Market day ; the reduction of the charge of weighing to 3d per load ; and the determina tion of the committee to adhere to the time of closing. The several items of the report were adopted seriatum. On the presentation of the fortnightly ac counts Mr Maoready made some very strong remarks on the reckless expenditure of the Council. They were spending money out of all bounds, and they were breaking the law. They wore bound to confine their overdraft to one - third of their previous year's income. They had not done this, and it was a disgrace that Mr Brodie, ttie Town C^erk, who called himself a lawyer, and for the Mayor to sit at the Board and not to raise their voioes agaiust tho way things were being carried on. [Left sitting.] -

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

QUOTATIONS: August 11, 1873.

THE EVENING STAR, MOSTPAX AUGUST* 11, 1873



Busineasdone. 3^^ Sellers. L 8. d. Ii 8. d

Jank of New Zealand3 10 7.^6. .JJIO 10 0 l.B. Insurance Co 2 10 0.. — Chames Gas — ..260 3;ieldonian L20.... — |.. 19 5 0 3ity of London 25s.... — — 3ritrhtSmile 2 12 6.. — flackAngel — .. 1 10 0 0 3 9.. 040 rokatea 29s.... - .. - Jna - ... 011 6 Windsor Castle — ..026 SVaitemata 0 4 0.. 0 4 9 aoyalOak 15s.... — .. — DANIEL B. ORCHARD, Secretary.



"CIISHi'S SABSAPAHILLA GOME AND. SEE "The Blind Beggabs " at the Choral Hall TO-NIGHT. BLACK SILK VELVETS, At Reduced Prices, At S. & J. R. Vaile's. Velvet Mantles, At Roducod Pricos, At S. & J. 11. Vailk'h. Waterproof Cloaks, At Reduced Prices, At S. & J. R. "VAjLfc's. Winter Costumes, At Reduced Pricos, At S. & J. E. Vailb's. Furs, Muffs, Collars, and Sets, At Reduced Prices, At S. & J. 2. ViiLK's, National Mart, Queen street. WANTED, a Governess in a small family ; must bo thoroughly accomplished.— Addre-8, with name and address, A.Z.A., Post oflice WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply at tho Blaok Bull Hotel, Albert street. WANTED, a respectable Lad to Drive a Baker's Cart.—Apply at the Glasgow Bakery, Wellington street. WANTED KNOWN, that H. WATTS has 13 cases of Picton Bloater* (they must be sold), only 9d per dozen, or 15s per case of 25 dozen. WANTED, a Female Household Servant for the country ; must have a good character and be competent.-Apply to Mrs T. W. Brown, opposite Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson treet. WANTED, *a Blacksmith.—Apply to Mr Eayner, Pullen's Hotel. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs Kaadown, Queen street. WANTED, a Lady qualified to conduct a Millinery and Dressmaking Estab lishment at Napier. Must be efficient, and to suoh a liberal salary will be given.—Apply to Mrs Boggs, Otahuhu. WANTED, two Men; must be good milkers —Apply to L Morrison, Three Kings. WANTED, a stout active Lad.— Apply to Thomas Teasdale,',Grey street. WANTED, Bushmen and Mill Hands.—Apply to Holdsbip & Co., Custom House-street WANTED KNOWN, by his old friends and the public in general, that E. FOSSETT will open the premises—No. 62, Victoria street, next coiner of Chapel-street—on SATURDAY, August 16, with a well-selected stock of Drapery, Haberdashery, Toys, Berlin Wool, Fancy Goods, Stationei/, and Toilet Requisites, and trusts that by a strict attention to business, combined with low prices, he will be enabled to secure a share of public atronage. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and S feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c , *c., at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN, that W. ' Marshall, Fruiterer, Queen-street, is disposing of his present Stock of Pea Nuts at One Shilling per Pound to make room for new shipment to arrive. Roasted daily. The trade liberally dealt with. , WANTED KNOWN, that D. Ooldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Folloes' Shafts, Iron Bark; and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his ' Yards, Custom House street. WANTED KNOWN, that Mattresses, Bedding, Iron and Wood Bed^ steads, can be had at W. R. Buy ward's New Commo dious, Dry, and Clean Brick Premises, Wyndham treet, next Queen street corner. ANTED X N OWN. WILLIAM EDGAR, whilst heartily thanking his many kind friends and patrons in Auckland and its vicinity for the libeial support he has received since 1864, would respectfully intimate that an un principledparty has been the habit of receiving goods ia his name to manipulate. He cautions Ladies and Gentlemen that he has no connection with any other party or parties whatever Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished in a veiy superior manner. Ladies' Dresses and every iroofrinable woven fabric Dyed and got up in a style unapproachable by any other.—WILLIAM EDGAR,' 8, Shortland-street. Works—Richmond LOST, this day, in Queen street, a Bill of Lading (or a mail case ; of no u.ia to anjr one but the owner. Tho finder will oblige by leaving tho Mine at h, Ouokwy'., Mutio Bellow i Junction qn«a w\ WtfMfleM rtwseg i 1



I LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. THE Members of No. 1 Loyal Orange Lodge are requested to attend their Regular Monthly Meeting, in the Lodge Room, ISTewton, THIS (Monday) EVENING, at half-past given o'clock. By order of the K.W.M. * WM. H. JEFFERY, Secretary. t^k "Gi O R OPOTIKI, *i Jjßpjfs\ T^e ketch JaJgMffe^ Isabella Will sail for tlio above on TTIU RSDA.Y next, at noon. For freight or passage apply to LEWIS BKOS., Agents. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. I. THE Keg alar Monthly Meeting of the abovo Lodgo will be held in the Protestant Hall, Kwangahapo Road, THIS (Monday) EVEN ING, tho 11th inst., at 7.30 o'clock. By order of the W.M. TO LET, a Bed and Sitting-room (Furnished).—For address apply Mrs James, Grocer, Wakeficld street; or, office of this paper. rpO LET, a Boom in "Wellesley J. street, with or without use of kitchen.—Apply A.J., Star office. '*■ WAEEHAM'S LAEGE . MAP OF THE COUNTY OF EDEN. A few copies of this useful Map are yet remaining, and will be sold at Reduced Prices. Apply at WAREHAM'S (late Palme*), Draughtsman, Short land street THE SUPERINTENDENCY. NEWTON ELECTORS. ME DARGAVILLE will address the Electors in tho *Newton Academy on THUPvSDAY EVENING next, 14th inst., at eight o'clock. AUCKLAND CATHOLIC LITERARY INSTITUTE, WELLINGTON STREET. THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY. MUSICAL, Literary, and Dramatic Entertainment in aid of the Funds THIS (Monday) EVENING, August 11. . The Band of the flobson Rifle Corps having kindly tendered their services will perform during the even ing Admission, 2s. Doors open at 7.30 ; U commence at 8 o'clock. ALL SAINTS' NEW SCHOOL ROOM, PONSONBY ROAD. OPENING ENTERTAINMENT THIS (Monday) EVENING, AUGUST 11, THE REV. E. N. BREE IN THE CHAIR. By the kind permission of Captain J. H. Burns, the find Band of tho Royal Company A. R. V. will be in attendance. Addresses by sovornl Gentlemen, inter spersed with Recitations and Singing by the Children bolonging to tho Sunday-school, will constitute tho evening's amusement. To commence at 7.30 o'clock. Admission Is ; Children 6d. Cliildren belonging to the Sunday-school free. ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL "—There will bo an Exhibition of Dissolving Views in the abovo School-room THIS (Monday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock.3 Admission—Sunday-school, Free ; others, Gel each. TO LET, House and Shop, with stable, Hobson street (near the Bell). Ront, 12s. —Enquire T. W. Marsh, Grocer. CITY HALL! TO-NIGHT! CHARLIE VERNER will appear. ALEXANDRA HOTEL, CHAPEL & DURHAM STREETS. MSHEEIIY be*?s to return thanks • to his many kind friends for their post patronage, and trusts to merit futufe support. Good accommodation for Boarders. Best Wines and Spirits; English Ale and Stout in Bottle. NOTICE. rriHOMAS PAULDEE desirea to I intimate to the inhabitants of Auckland that, ha-eing purchased tho Plant of Mr Abel Fletchor, he is now the only Licensed N ightman for the City. These requiring such service by leaving their orders at the City Council (in writing) will be punctually attended to* THOMAS FATJLDER. AUCKLAND ACCLIMATIZATION SOCIETY. A PPLICATIONS are requested for JJL the office of CURATOR. The applicant elected must be a good gardener, and well accus tomed to the management of birds. Satisfactory testimonials to character and ability will be required. Salary £150 per annum, with house rent free. Applications (with testimonials) to bo sent to the Secretary not later than August 30. KrB rr Secretary. IRISH'S SAESAPAEILLA. JUVENILE REFORMATORY. A PUBLIC MEETING" for the Es tablishment of a Juvenile Reformatory will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, the 12th inst., at half-past 7 o'clock, in the Young Men's Association Room, Wellesley-street,—His Worship tho Mayor in The Meeting will be addressed by Colonel Haultain, J C: Firth, Esq., J. M. Dargaville, Esq., Joseph May, Esq. (Deputy Superintendent), H. H. Lusk. Esq., H. Ellis, Esq., P. Broham. Esq., and the Revs. Dr. Maunsell, R. F. Maonicol, C. M. Nelson, 4.C., &c. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. THE Monthly Inspection of the above Corps will take place in the Drill-shed, on Monday Evening next, at 7.30 o'clock. Full Dress, Arms, and Accoutrements. Absentees will bo fined. ; , Capt. A.V.A. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! I C FORD, Great Delineator, at the CITY HALX. !■ ■ : :■;■■■ ' ■ - ' ■-' ' A- BOAT, which will carry 6 tons of wood For, Sale or To Let.—J. W. Carr, Boat builder, next Gas Works. '' ■ -i ' I j—_— _. j, i ■■( • '- H HOME TO THE CITY HALL \J ; TO-NIGHT, and give your opinion of the Serenaders. Hj WATTS, .General Dealer, • Pitt-street. Another Cheap Line. ■ Maize I, Maize! 8 cases Pigs' Jowls, froml Canterbury, only, 4d per lb ; Maize, 5s per bushel; good Rice, 61bs for Is ; 60 dozen good Tomato Sauce, 6d per bottle, Ss per dozen; small lot of Bacon, 6d per lb; Caperß, 7s per dozen. BOAED AND EESIDENOE for a Gentleman, in a private family, in a pleasant part of Hobson-sfreet,-Apply at the office of' this



TjMSH'S SARBAPAEILLA. CHE^P BLACK SILKS!! BLACK SILKS 25 PER CENT. LOWER IN PRICE. A Stock 01 BlackgJSilks Purchased|at a Heavy Discount. GOOD QUALITY BLACK SILKS Prom 2s. lid. per yard, ' COLOURED SILK .DRESSES, From 355. per Dress. ££ TT |A T X 1 N S HAS PTOCHASKT) A Clearing-out Line of Black said Coloured Silks, At a very Heavy Discount, and will s«U them at a small advance on cost. Nearly 3000 yards to select from at the following prices : — Good Quality Black Glace, 2s lid per yard. 24-in. wide Black Glace1, 3s lid per yard. 24-in. wide superior, 4a 3d per yard. 24-in. wide, very bright, 4s lid; worth 6s Gd. A magnificent Silk at 5s Gd per yard ; cheap at 7a Gd. COLORED SILKS, 35s to 50a Per DRESS, The Leading Colors have been sold. at £4 to £G per Dres3, out of the same lot as the above. XT A T X I N S Will also offer this week a Surplus Stock of upwards of 300 Pairs Good Quality Blankets. At Reduced Prices. ALSO, SHEETINGS, QUILTS, AND MANCHESTER GOODS, Very Cheap. ad ■ '. ■ The Balance of Winter Dress Materials, Winceys, French Merinos, Cloth Jackets, Silk Velvet Jackets, etc' etc., Real Sable Furs, AT COST PRICES. SfLENDID GOODS. SPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHING, OVERCOATS, MACINTOSH COATS (thejbest quality made), TWIIED HATS, SHIETS, Etc., Etc. Balance of Winter Goodsginiall Departments AT itJED|uCEI> ritICES. ' I JUST OPENED, 1 Bale Double-widthgGreygCalioo, ,-.;.... 1.;. Cheap, for ''apering. H . ATKINS, (LateJ Hay and Honbymoon. )| !(i '* ' ,T OST, in Grey street, to-day, a S-M '. Memo and Time-book ; of no uselto any one liiut the owner.—Any one returning same to Mr Stretar, Queen street, will be rewarded. £*£ (T\ O.E. will oblige by making known \J,» his address to me, I having lost a Mastiff Dpg.—A. Fraser, Phcenix Found;/, LOST in Hobeon streetT on Sunday Bvwtoi,« topm SitblelKift-Atiy m iwk tii<s mu Minis wfom *M hem wanM



IRISH'S SAKSAPABILLA. urn. Q I T V HALL. GRAND OPENING SALE. AT A. LINABUEY & CO.'s NEW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. A. LINABURY & Co. Having takQU those Commodious Premises known as the CITY HALL, and effected extensive alterations and improvements, takes this opportunity of informing their numerous friends and the general public that they will inaugurate tho opening of tholrncw premises by holding a Grand SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOE ONE MONTH NEW GOODS! CHEAP GOODS ! SEASONABLE GOODS I 127 CASES AND BALES OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Comprising the Largest, Cheapest, and Moat At tractive Stock in Auckland. All parties wishing a first-class article at Low Price will de well by Inspecting our IMMENSE STOCK before purchasing elsewhere. It comprises an immense Variety of "JSEW FANCY DEESS GOODS, FRENCH MERINOES, WOOL PLAIDS, WINCEYS, CRIMEAN AND WOOL SHIRTINGS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, RUGS, COUNTERPANES, QUILTS, SHEETINGS, TABLE DAMASKS, WOOL AND UNION DAMASKS, MUSLIN, LENO, LACE, AND NET CURTAINS, CARPETS, FELTS, HEARTH RUGS, COIR AND CHINA MATTING, &c, &c, &c, &c, &o. 4 CASES LADIES' AND GENT'S S?LK AND ALPACA UMBRELLAS ; Splendid Value, THE CLOTHING DEPAETME^T Comprises Every "Requisite in Men's, Boys', and Youths' Superior READY-MADE CLOTHING. Every Article has been selected with the greatest regard to durability, combined with good workman ship and the LATEST STYLES OF FASHION, We have now opened up, and-on view, an Extensive Assortment in NELSON, SYDNEY, AND GEELONG TWEEDS. Suits to match, Trousers and Vests, Trousers, Galatea Jackets and Paget Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits in every variety of styles and sizes, tho materials of which are warranted to give good wear, and tho prices are fully 20 per cent, lower than any other house in town. Our Friends the WOEKING CLASS will find a Large Variety of Goods suitable for their requirements in Heavy SEE VICE ABLE TWEEDS, Trousers, Coats, and Vests. Also, the CELEBEATED CEOWJf BEAND MOLE TEOUSEES, in all the qualitiw. Cotton and Woollen Cord Trousers, Pilot and Boaver Jackets, Cotton and Wool Shirts, Flannel and Serge Drawers and Singlets, and every .variety in Men's Underclothing. HATS AND O AP 4 8 , in all the Newest Styles at Unheard-of Prices, THE HOSIEEY DEPAETMENT embraces everything now in Ties, Collars, and White and Coloured Shirts, Scarfs, Gloves, Braces, Belts, riilk and Linen Handker chiefs, Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas, Travelling Bags and Rugs, Portmanteaus, Hat Cases, <&c, &c, &«. ■ ; t.\ •■ ,; ■■ ' ■ ' ■ Also, a Splendid Stock of Men's, Boys, and Youths OELEBEATED UTOPIA WATEEPEOOF COATS, And Leggings to match. N.B.—Note the Address, and call early for the Bargains at A. LINABTJBY & CO.'S., CITY HALL, QUEEN S T B M B It .



"GUSH'S Sj Ali S A f A JSjl Jj .Li A MONDAY POP C7LAR CONCEETS, CHORAL. HAL IHIS (Monday) EVENING, AUGUST 11, PEOGEAMME; Part I. Overture— " Figaro " (4), Mozart Glee—" The Bed Cross Knight," Calleott Song, Mrs Mitchell—"Dream Land," Clarihel Waltzes—" Blue Danube " (42), Strauss Duet, Mrs Mitchell and Mr Newbury—"Fauat, 1 Sphar Song—"The Soldier's Dream of Home" (Band ac companiments) Part Song- " The Rifleman " (52), Otto Song (Soprano)—" Happy be Thy Dreams," Tlwmas Solo Pianoforte -Lady Amateur Song (Baritone) — "Oh Euddier than the Cherry ' (" Acis and Galatea"), Handel Maroh—"War March of Priests (from J"AthaUe") Mendelssohn. Part 11. OFFENBACH'S AMUSING OPEEETTA, "THE BLIND BEGGAES." In which the loading parts will be sustained by Messrs A. E. Isaacs and E. Yates. ; ' Refreshments will be provided during the evening by Mr E. Perkins, of the Occidental Hotel. ADMISSION-ONE SHILLING. P I TBY HALL TTnder Distinguished Patronage. THE ORIGINAL; - AUCKLAND SEBENADERS," Assisted by Mr CHAELES VEENEE (the Great Comique), and Mr HAKRY FOED (the Character Delineator from life), will appear in the above Hall on THIS (Monday) EVENING, AUGUST 11 FOE THE BENEFIT OF ME S. DEYDEN. Select Ball Programme. Admittance by invitation ticket. Prices of admission : Front Seats, 3s ; Stalls, 2a ; Pit, Is. For further particulars see Day Bills. FEED. PEEKINS, Stage Managar. S. DBYDEN, Secretary. AUCKLAND BAND OF HOPE UNION' THE Annual Tea Meeting of the abovo Society will be held in the Cook-street Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING next. Tea on the Tables at half-past six. Tickets, Is Cd; Children under 12 years, Is. After Tea a Public Meeting will be held, when Addresses will be delivered by the Eev. S. Edger, Bey. C. Waters, Messrs McEweii and Hemus, inter spersed with Recitations and Singing. . ' A. R V^ No. 1 ROYAL COM.PAN?. TH E Company will assemble for Monthly Inspection on MONDAY EVENING next, the 11th inst., in the Drill-shed, at 7 30 o'clock sharp. Members absent without leave will be Fined in accordance with the Volunteer Emulations, Uniform:—Full Dreis. J. HEEBEET BUBNS, Capt. Commanding. TO-MORROW, ? TUESDAY, AUGUST 12. POMADES^PERFUMES, VASES, GLASS JUGS, , B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, To morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, 6 cases Pomades, assorted shapes and sizes 1 case Fountain Perfumes and Violet Powder .' 2 cases Cosmetiques and Fancy Soaps 2 cases China Vases and Glass Jugs. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21. THE undersigned have been in structed to offer for sale, by public auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, on the above-named date, at 12 o'olock noon, Tho lease for one year, commencing Ist Septem ber prox., of the Market Stalls on the old Supreme Court Site, fronting Queen-street and Victoria-streat. • .-.■••.( Plan and conditions may be seen on application to the undersigned. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. ■>■ ■. va':/.1! TUESDAY, AUGUST 12. PITCH, TAE, WHITE LEAD, SAWS, HAED WAEE, POCKET CUTLEEY, AND BEUSHWAEE. A & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell b v auction at their Store, Fort street, on Tues day, the 12th inst., at 11 o'cllock, the following Goods, to Close Consignments, 3 cases Hand Back Saws and Hammers 3 cases Smoothing, Jack, and Trying Planes 1 case assorted Packet Cutlery and Table Cutlery 2 cases assorted Bradawls, Gimblets, &c. 7 cases Brushware, comprising — Scrubbing and Shoe Brushes, Banister and Hair Brooms, Bass Broom Heads, Sash Tools, Ground Paint Brushes, Stock Brushes, Copper-fastened Paint Brushes, &c, &c.. <&c. - 15 casks Best Stockholm Tar and Pitch 1J ton Best White Lead aud Zincs, Drier*, *o. CORN EXCHANGE, PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Ex Eesolution, from Clarence 'Elver. 1 Ex Lalla Bookh, from Clarence Elvar. " :HiT GEO. W. BINNEY , ~ . v WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, immediately on arrival of the above vessels , ~ 2200 bags Mai«e, per Lalla Bookb 2300 „ ~ „ Kesolution. Terms, Ac., at iale. MONDAY, AUGUST 18. DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE v •i AND GROUNDS, t • * N E L S O N - S T R E E TflJ THE subscribers have received | instructions from the Esv. T. Warlow Davies, who is leaving the colony, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 18th instant, at 12 o'clock,] w His Valuable Freehold City Property, situated ; '. at the corner of Nelson and Baker-street s comprising an Allotment 50 feet frontage to Nelson-street, by 150 feet to Baker-street.on which is erected a Comfortable Family Eesi- , eence (on a stone foundation), containing ;, v drawing and dining rooms (connected fly * folding doors), stuuy, two bedrooms, dressing room, storeroom, and kitchen fitted with Leamington range, dresser, &c.; a substan tially-built stable (quite recently erected), coal-shed, fowl-house, wash-house, with a boiler, &c- The whole property well fenced with a close timber fence, Cards ito view the property c*n bt obtained at the m° °km®h OOCBHAKS * SOKi' , AnsSAmm W