Cameron's tobaccos in large parcels. Buyers were operating more freely. The Game Bill for preserving hares has T^een passed. _ The railway income last week was the largest ever received with the exception of the^Melbourne Cup week : it amounted to £15.975. Morley Parker s c?,se. in reference to mar riage declaration was heard at the Geelong Circuit Court to-day. A juror was taken ill before the verdict was given, and a fresh trial will take place in Melbourne. There were crowds on the racecourse this morning, and a larger number of horses than usual. &Tait's The Nob mysteriously got out of the stable, and was found in an adjoining paddock. It ha 3 one knee cut from jumping fences. A boat has been washed ashore at the en trance of the Darby Biver, Wilson's Promon tory. The name is undecipherable. A London telegram says that Spanish wines are taxed 5 per cent. The Flodden, from Mauritius 4th Sep tember, confirms telegraphic advices. ' The market had a tendency to decline \ owing to heavy purchases. Arabs and Australians are firmer again. 8000 cases diamond oil, Is 9d. There have been censiderable sales of sugars at an advance of £1 on yellows, 15s on medium white, and 30s on very fine whites ; Patna rice, parcels, £1S in bond ; Californiau bar ley, 5s Gd ; good wheat Gs 6d; flour unal tered. The Rev. Mr McColl, of Castlemaine, is dead. Robert English, storekeeper, of Ballarat, committed suicide by cutting his throat this morning. Asma 1! rush has taken place to Lai Lai, near Ballarat, where somn good finds are roported to have been made in shallow ground. A deputation fro'nl the insurance companies has asked the Government to support the fire brigades. Mr Francis stated that all he could do at this period of the "season was to promise that if a shoiu private bill were in troduced for the recovery of salvage the Go vernment wouid support it. Filgate's Derby horses had an excellent gallop this morning. There was nothing re markable in the performances of the other horses. The new stand on the racecourso is rapidly approaching completion. Numbers are already arriving for the races. The Racing Club has decided to allow the Arrow to run in the race for the Melbourne Cup. Tinfinder is backed for the Maribyr nong Plate n,t 100 to 5. The Co-operative Settlement Association, proposed with a view to settlement on lands traversed by the line of the Gippsland Rail way, intends to form a temperance township. Mr M'llwraith, lead merchant, has been elected Mayor of Melbourne. The Treasurer stated in the Assembly that the Government had carefully considered the proposals respecting the,cable subsidy, and decided to decline them. • : ' .■ The Government intend to appeal to the Privy Council in the cases Glass and Etter shank v Queen, relating to Crown land grants. It is Teported that the object of Bishop Gould's ' fe visit to Europe is to consult the Holy See about the establishment of a new diocese at Ballarat and Sandhurst. • The'P. and O. Company's steamer Ellora ■will leave Galle for Melbom-ne about the Bth December, and is likely to bring an extra mail from Europe. She w;?l run regularly as a branch steamer between Melbourne and Sydney, and make three trips per month. Madame Goddard has left for India. Half-chests of tea sold at Is 7d to Is lid; flour, £.14 5s ; oats, 4s lOd to ss; maize, 3s lljd. A private telegram states that the excitement in brandies continues in the home market, and that the price is higher. It re commends the purchase and re-shipment of old brandies. Wheat is lower. There have been large sales of preserved meats at s^d. The Roman Catholic prelates' assembled to day in preparation for the' consecration of the Bishop of Adelaide. Preparations are being made for the forth coming matches of the Rifle Association of Victoria. The body of another infant has been found in Melbourne. At the inquest held on the remains a verdict of wilful murder was re turned.

The Inebriates' Home is now ready for the ■reception of patients. Arrived : Omeo, from New Zealand. ' A. rather serious stabbing affray simongat sailors occurred at Williamstown on Satur day night. Several were arrested. Town and coTmtry teams have been selected for the final rifle competition.

BRISBANE.

October 15,

The barque Parame, from Manila, sugar laden, stranded at Hervey's Bay, has become a total wreck.| Her back is broken. , The hull is nearly covered at high water. The decks are gone, and the sea is washing over her. The captain and crew escaped^ to Woody Island in boats. The cargo, about 250 tons sugar, was fully insured in the Southern and other colonial offices.

Messrs Hawley and Kennedy's store, at Gympie, was robbed on Saturday night; £100 in cheques, notes, goldj and silver; •were taken, together with the safe; also a small quantity of gold. The key of the safe "was left in a drawer under the counter by Mr Hawley, and it was evidently used by the thieves, as the missing safe presented no marks of violence.

The Leichardt left to-day for Endeavour River, and Northern ports; taking a sergeant, five constables, and eleven horses, for the Palmer Elver. Five more police -will be obtained at Cardwell. The whole are to leave the Endeavour River for the goldfields, under the charge of the" Commissioner. A detachment of -police, numbering seven men, have already left Georgetown for ■■ Palmer River. The Leichdardt also took building materials for a police station at Endjeavour. River. The Public Works De partment also sent eight horses and stores for a large road party to be picked up at Bowen, to form a road from the' Endeavour to the Palmer. Lieutenant Connor has proceeded to survey the Endeavour. An official telegram . from Junction Creek, dated yesterday, states that he met several- diggers returning from the .Palmer, and that they speak most unfavour ably of the prospects of the place. They I£ P2 rbJ: tliere are n° rations there, and that there are, not likely to be any for months to come. There is certain to be great want and 'distress. The whole country between Junction Creek and Palmer River has been lately burnt, rendering it impossible to travel with drays. The returning dialers left 300 on the ground, and a large number are en route.

Mr Walter Hill, Curator of the' Botanic Gardens, telegraphs from Cardwell that the expedition has been successful. Suitable land has been found for sugar cultivation on the banks of the River Johnston.

Among other interesting plants discpvered are two new species of ba.aana—one with a black stem, bhirty feet high and five.feet .n circumference, bearing upright fruits j and the otherthe same height and circiiinference but with a green stem, and bearing drooping fruit. The members of the party are highly elated with the success of the expedition. Jfind has returned Sto^C&rdwell froßj the

Johnston River yesterday. He reports' that ifc is a large fresh water river, easily navigable for fifteen miles, bordered by ■thousands of acres of scrub-land unsurpassed for the growth of sugar cane. The blacks in the vicinity are reported to be numerous and hostile, and acquainted with the use of both rafts and canoes. Dalrymple's party left yesterday for Endeavour River. J^^

ADELAIDE

' October 15. ' There have been sales of wheat at (is Id to 6s 2d. Country flonr sold under £13 10s.

LATEST UNPUBLISHED.

MELBOURNE

ThvSsrtay. The Sydney horses here are going well. Lapidist is first favoixrite for Derby at' 4 to 1 ;. Horatio, for cup, at 5 to 1. £092 have been collected for Capt. Rouse's family.

The outer circle railway proposed by the Engineer for Railways finds good favor.

ADELAIDE.

October 16. Mr Carr's motion restricting the Licensing laws has passed the Assembly. 4,000 bushels wheat sold et Cs 4d.

SYDNEY.

October 15

The debate on the resolutions approving of the Government action on the ocean mail services is unfinished. The majority of the Assembly favour the present contract. The Catholic Synod was opened by Arch bishop Polding on Tuesday. Sixty priests were present. The proceedings were private.

MR GILLIES' ADDRESS TO HIS CON STITUENTS.

Last evening Mr Gillies met the electors of City West at the Mechanics' Institute for the purpose of addressing them on the events of the last session of Parliament. The hall was crowded to .excess. Captain Daldy took the chair. Several members were pre sent on the platform. The Chairman having briefly introduced Mr Gillies, that" gentleman came forward and said he had called them together ss usual that he might give them a short sketch of the proceedings of the session and of his own conduct in reference to the different measures brought forward To do this it was necessary they should revert to the position of affairs at the conclusion of the preceding session, and also look at events which occurred in the interval. The speaker then referred to the strong opposition which existed after the termination of Mr Stafford's short-lived. Ministry. . That opposition was oiganised and compact. Jn the recess events took place which altered things Some of these tended to damage the Ministry. It was ascertained how the Ministry had obtained their small majority. Mr Waterhouse then resigned; the mail service, came to1 grief ; thenative disturbances resulting in the murder of Sullivan took place ; the immigration scheme proved a failure, These things, combined with the

distrust with which the Ministry was viewed, tended to render their position very insecure. On the other hand their position had been strengthened by the gaining of two addi tional seats ; by the appointinent of Mr Mackay in the Waikato ; by the appoint ment of Mr T. Russell to arrange for the new service ; by the rumoured intended resignation of Mr Stafford, and by the fears of a dissolution which filled numbers of members who were not sui'o of being re elected. These conflicting causes led to great political apathy. After Mr Stafford's resignation it was not thought wise that a fresh leader should be appointed, principally because it was thought if they turned out the Ministry and took office they would take the responsibility and have to bear the odium of the results of the injurious measures passed by their opponents. Without the shield of party opposition the Government would, also be unable to hide their own shortcomings. The speaker then went on to say that it was the general idea great public benefit resulted from an absence of opposition, because no time was lost in party disputes. This he thought was a mistake, because in the absence of: any ! recognised voices of authority every one wanted to express his own private opinion, and there was a deal of xiimecessary speech making. Again, the vulgar idea that the Ministry and Opposition led a cat-and dog sorb of life was very absurd. .The leaders of each party arranged great numbers of things together, and mutually agreed upon what subjects should be made party questions and what "> not. Again when men;1 were working together it was possible,to assign to each man work for which he was specially adapted. This tended to a more careful consideration of the matter brought' forward.' Party combination also prevented ill-considered measures being brought down. Did they think that if there had been an organised opposition it would liave been possible fdr the immigration ques tion to have' been slurrea' over as it had been. The only time it had teen discussed it was put off by a side wind about the conduct of the Agent-G-eneral. The financial condition of the colony had also been slurred over, and so had that great and important question which lay at the bottom of all progress in our colonial institutions he meant the relations between the General and Provincial Governments. The apathy, which existed in the House showed itself soon in a general desire to get the session over-, as quickly as possible., The only measure that seemed to create any excite ment was the Provincial; Loan Bills. The Minister of Justice had attempted the part of a 'legal reformer; and had introduced several law bills, but they only showed, the incapacity of their author, and .fell through. The general cry, became, bring down the estimates, give us our pay, and let us go. To get.over.the business quickly the House met on Mondays after the 25th August. That he did not think a wise measure, because it gave no time for even perusal of the different bills which were brought . forward. During the session about one hundred and sixty bills had been introduced, or about three a day, and he would venture to avouch that not five members; of the House had read them. He had not. (Laughter.) There was no time, for besides the ordinary business of the House there were other calls upon his ; attention^ The questions of tlje Telegraph' Cable to Australia, the ' mail service, and other subjects not directly before the House took up, time. His provincial work took up some' of ins' time, for there was some that could not by law be per formed by his. deputy. .There: :was', also a great deal of semi-official work. During the sessi6n he had received and answered between: SO and 100 telegrams, and more than double that number of letters. Then there were numerous committees to be attended to, so that altogether tiinerwasnqt afforded to ex'aihine every subject, and so legislation was defective. The events of the session might be very shortly gone over. About eighty laws , had passed, thirty of which were what tke speaker termed local and personal acts, peculiar to certain pro vinces or individuals, and the, rest general bills and amendments-to existing laws. :It was a remarkable fact that' not !6ne single im portantqueGtionhadb^epgrappledwitli.Tliey;

had indeed done something. They had increased taxation. (Laughter.) They had changed the tariff, and so increased the amount to be levied from each of them. (.Hear hear.) And they had increased the liabilities of the colony by the sum of two millions and three-quarters. (Cheers.) That was something. And they increased the salaries of ministers. (Renewed laughter.) The littL ones 25 per cent, and the big ones 75 per' cent. (Cheers.) So that they had shewn themselves in that respect a great and fast advancing colony. (Cheers.) The Upper House he thought "gained great additional respect by throwing out the Provincial Loan Bill. (Hear, hear.) There was a vulgar opinion that the "Lords" were old fogies, unable to carry on in" the Lower House, and so kicked upstairs out of the way. If they read the debates of the Upper House his hearers would find that they showed very well in comparison with those of the House of Representatives. He would now proceed to refer to his own policy in the several measures of the session having re ference to the province. The Auckland Supreme Court Site Bill had been prepared by him. and got passed to put right what had been a source of dispute and bitterness between the City Council and the Provincial G overnment. The G old Mining Districts Bill had been devised by the Government, and prepared by Mr Whitaker to remedy defects in the Bill of 1871, "and the fact of the Go vernment getting him to carrj it through was an instance of what he had before re ferred to, the amicable relations of the Go vernment and the Opposition on questions of a general nature. (Hear hear). The Imbecile Passengers Act, to prevent idiots being sent in from Fiji; the Justices of the Peace Amendment Act, to enable Road Boards to recover rates ; the Negected Children's Act, which cured a defect in the Act of 1807 : these were measures he would refer to as having assisted in getting them passed. He had supported the Licensing Act of Mr Fox—(cheers)—because he thought it was a step in advance. Then there was the Timber Floating Act. He had supported that Act because he considered the timber lands of the province were among its most valuable resources, and anything that could be done to encourage the timber trade was a public benefit. Private interests must always give way to the public good. Indi viduals should be properly compensated; but their claims should not be allowed to retard measures calculated for the welfare of the community. The Bill was not perfect. It threw too much power into the hands of the Superintendent ; and although he himself had nothing to do with timber except what was about his head, (laughter) they might possibly have a Superintendent who had. (Laughter.) The next bill to winch-, he would refer was the Auckland improvement Bill. He had opposed that Bill—(hisses and great in terruption)—because 'he did not think it would improve Auckland at all. (Hisses and cheep.) It gave the Commissioner very arbitrary powers in being able to regulate the amount of compensation to be paid to individuals, not according to the present value but according to the old "value. It was proposed to take a a street through the property adjoining that hall at an expenditure of £35,000, and leave a surplus out of the amount sufficient for purposes of education, for that was the condi tion on which the Commissioners undertook their office. This he did not believe could be done, and he opposed the Bill. His opposition had not been so determined as it wovdd have been only he was alone, and did not feel justified in pushing it to extremity. Had he done so —had he opposed the Bill half as persistently as gentlemen attacked him by telegramsand other ways, the Bill would have been killed. The Auckland Waterworks Bill he had opposed because no definite scheme was fixed upon for a water supply. Had the Council been prepared with a well defined plan they might have got £100.000, £150,000, or £-200,000 if they had wanted it. The Bill to abolish imprisonment for debt was a Bill they all took great interest in. (Laugh ter.) He had hoped to have carried this Bill last session. He had at first thought the Government would have brought in a Bill, but they did not; and when he intro duced his Bill he soon found there was little chance of carrying it, and withdrew it. The alteration of the tariff to a system of ad valorem duties they had all heard about, and he would not dwell on that subject. But about the Provincial Loan Bill. This was 'at" first,,.sent down by the Government Jlov the purpose of enabling the provinces to provide themselves with funds to carry out local works. The colony, it was distinctly understood, was not to be liable, and pro vision was made for taxation to enable the Provincial Governments to pay interest in the loans. No less than 35 members •of the House, spoke on the subject, and with the exception of Ministers, Mr L. Shepherd, Mr Fox, Mr Luckie (laughter) and Mr Mac andrew were the only members who spoke in its favour. Had there been a recognised Opposition, and the op portunity; had been selected for a trial of strength, it would have been a very close fight. But as he had said, there was no desire to turn out the Ministry ; they wished to let tliem alone to work out their own—(hem !)—salvation. (Laughter.) In the Upper B'onse the debate on the Bill did not last long. The members had heard the debate in the Lower House, and they rightly determined to throw it out as an innovation on; ' the doctrine laid down in 1567, that the provinces should not borrow Ihe seven little Bills followed. These were variously described as the seven little pigs whose mother, the old sow, was dead; as the Neglected and Criminal Children's Bills, as the "seven devils" worse than the first.. "These were also thrown ont. He was glad to see i that Mr Russell had succeeded in arranging .a fresh service, and he believed it would be an improvement on the old service.. He , wished to correct an error; into which' Mr Williamson had fallen in saying that to ■Mr Vogel they were indebted, for the branch service between Auckland and Sydney. The speaker then proceeded to show that to Mr Sheehan, and nptto Mr Vogel, the service was to be attributed.' On the subject -. of the half million loan for the establishment of a land fiind- 'for the North Island when the first mention of this was made by Mr Vogel it was thought it was to be.charged provin cially; but some of the Northern members determined to try to haye1 it made a colonial charge. The co-operation of the Southern members was obtained for this purpose, and they themselves proposed the idea to the Government. It was suggested at first that the amount should be taken in full of all demands, but this was not agreed to, and ultimately no condition was made. .After combatting a report that he had not ap plied for the share of the money, due to the province, ■ the speaker concluded by calling attention to the fact that proper manage ment was required., to establish a landed .estate with the. money supplied by Government. The honorable gentleman sat down amidst applause. . jA number of questions were then asked Mr Gillies,-all of which he answered very patiently. '

jAfter. passing through this ordeal Mr Gillies shortly referred to Mr Dargaville. He was not going to attack that .gentleman, as he .h$ attack^ himtj fcebjndliis back, fjiewould

ay there Avere three points which consti tuted the main issues between them. First: Mr Dargaville had stated there had been corrupt proceedings in respect to the public works carried out by the Provincial Govern ment; second, the same gentleman had stated that he (Mr Gillies) was to be blamed lor not pushing on the Thames Water Supply. The third matter was Mr Dargaville's statement about the Hokianga logs. On all these points he challenged Mr Dargaville to prove the truth of his statements. Mr Gillies then referred to his change of opinion on the sub ject of provincialism. Mr Holdship moved, and Mr Goldie seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr Gillies for his address. This was carried with acclamation. A vote of thanks to tho Chairman closed the proceedings.

In taking a glance what a good sewing machine ought to be it must be borne in mind that the same principle that guides us in the proper proportioning of a steam engine or any other piece of machinery applies equally to a sewing machine, which may bo stated as follows :—Get the required motion as simply as possible, have as few moving parts as possible, have all bearings large enough to do tho work without cutting up the rubbing surfaces, and lastly,' all the various parts must be so propor tioned as to be sufficient to perform the work and no more. There is per haps no class of machinery taken as a whole in which these most important principles are so often sot aside as sewirjg machines, which perhaps arises from the necessity of avoiding the infringing of the almost countless patents. The successful lock-stitch machines of the present day may bo divided into two classes—the shuttle and the rotatory hook-machines. There can be no doubt but that the shuttle-machine lias had its day, from the simple fact that the same object can be attained quite as well with the rotatory hook-machine, and with so many less moving parts. For, while a good shuttle-machine has twenty moving parts, the rotatory hook-machine has only eight, and all its movements are direct acting. The difference must be more apparent when we consider that in ordinary working the sewing does about 400 stiches per minute, while perhaps only a tenth part of the power used in work ing the machine is expended upon the actual sewing, tho remaining nine-tenths being con sumed in driving the machinary. Enough has been said to illustrate the principle that ought to guide a purchaser. Any further particulars may be obtained at the agency of the Britannia sewing machine, the fitting shop, Vulcan lane, where the machines of other makers can be' seen and the principles com pared.—[Advt.]

Coffee.—-Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is botli delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co."a Excelsior (Jufi'ee deserves preference to any coff«o on account of purity and distinctness of llavour. Note the brands, sold lit almost every grocery establish ment in town and province. — Advt.l

Ml mfflXm® tEAft, WEDNESDAY, OCTCBEE 22, 18«.



WANTED to Keep Tradesmen's Books, to Post Accounts, &c. Terms moderate.—Apply K.B. WANTED, a strong Lad to look after horses and ride out for orders.—R. .Reeves, Butcher, Jlobson street. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, a good Horse-power Engine ; suitable for Chaff cutting Machinery.—Apply to C. Stringer, No. 10 Stall. Market. WANTED, three good Coat Hands, two Trousers, and two Vest Hands Con BUnt employment at full rato of wages.—Ji. Zion's, •10'J, George-street, Sydney. WANTED, an Office Boy.—Apply to J. B. Graham, solicitor, Vailes' Build ings. WANTED, a steady Competent Paper Ruler and Bookbinder.— Apply odice of this paper. Y&7ANTED, a good Shopman • also _™ * a btrorjg Lad —Apply to W. 11. Messenger, City Meat Bazaav. W" ANT ED, a Coach Smith — t V Apply to Cousins andAtkin, Victoria Steam Carriage ana Wheel Factoty. TXT ANTED, a Boy; one used to V V horses preferred.— W. R. Ellison, Grocer, Parncll. WANTED, a smart Boy to make himself generally useful in a private house ; character required.—Apply oflice of this paper. WANTED the Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned are now supplying their strong durable SPRING CAIIT HARNESS at Prices to jibet the times. ~il3B, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland ; and at Melbourne. L. FOSTER & SON. WAN TE D KN OWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 0, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. WA KNOWN THAT W. LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account-book Manufacturer Has REMOVED from Victoria street East to Wyndham street, next door above the Evening Star ollico. WANTED KNOWN, that JOHN WILLIAMS (late of Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maiter, has Removed to Wyndham street (nearly opposite the Eveniny Star office). N.B.—Umbrellas Re-covered. WANTED KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to airy pact within one mile from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOW N.— Prices Rubtjckd. SINGER'S NEW FAMILY NOISELESS LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES.—M. A. Aldrich, Agent, Shortland street. Auckland. To meet the requirements of customers who find a 'difficulty in paying the full amount at once Mrs Aldrich has adopted a method timejpayment to suit them. C. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. W' ANTED, a man as General Farm Servant who can plough, able to milk, &c. ; must have written references as to ability and character.—Apply to 11. Hobbs, at Itushbrook and Bridgeman's. on or before Thursday next. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and By,y of Islands Coal ; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House burk, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, ."hafts, Iron lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. LOST, on Saturday Evening last, 1 between the Royal Oak and Hibemia Hotels, [ Onehunga, a Pocket-book, containing papers and cash, i —The finder will receive £5 reward by leaving Sftmo at Jlaya Oak. Hotel, Oneluinga, ' ' * J"



WANTED KNOWN, that; MI3S PENNAL has much pleasure in in troducing to the public of Auckland the Most Useful Lock-stitch Sowing Machine ever yet imported : PKINOESS OF WALES. This admirable Machine is the most perfect Lock stitch Machine yet invented. It is so simple that the most inexperienced can operate it without any previous instruction, while it is incapable of derange ment by ordinary use. The range of application is practically unlimited : anything that c.m be worn or require stitching in a house nan be executed on this Machine. The tension rarely requires regulating. ] From muslin to dressed calico, -woollen cloth, or even ! leather may be sewn- without change of needle or ; cotton, or alteration of tension The work is easily ; guided by one hand, while the other is employed in J turning it. When fixed on a stand it can be operated by hand or foot at pleasure, and it is then as efficient as the most costly treadle machine. Besides all kinds of domestic use, it can be applied to many varieties of manufacturing use, such as dress-making, ma:itle making, stay-making, and tailoring. ENGLAND'S QUEJSN. This remarkable Machine presents some entirely new features never before realised in a Sewing Machine, and making it more extensively useful and ( more varied in its application than any other Sewing Machine whatever, whether hand or treadle. In its j application to pbin 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 overseaming. This is effected by simply turning a screw, and the width and length of the stitch are regulated at pleasure. The arrangement permits of the overseaming or herring-boning of any fabric whatever, and will be found of immense value in the manufacture of children's clothing and in ornamental work. It lewts where elasticity is required the stitch of this Machine is superior to every existing Machine, ft is important to observe that all these advantages are obtained with the most perfect simplicity of construc tion. it^-Note the address :-MISS PF/NNAL, Dress, Mantle-maker, and Machinist, West End House "Wakefxrld stheet. Appr«n tlce Wan tedJ . >\ DEYONPOIiT.— Wanted, Tenders for Ca; ting Stones and Earth to form a road to the new V. harf.—Particu'ars at the Post-office Devsnport. PRINCE 0"F WALES THEATKE. Lessees .. .. Messrs G. W. Collier & Co. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, OCT. 22, BENEFIT IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE AUCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION, to send Itepresentatives to Melbourne. Under the patronage of the Officers and Members of the Auckland Volunteer Force and of the Auckland Ki/ie Association. The performance will commence with Tom Taylor's Prize Drama, THE TICKET-OF-LEAVB MAN. To conclude with the Burlesque of MACBETH. Box Oflico at Upton & Co.'s, Queen-street, where seats can be secured and tickets obtained. Dress Circle. 3s, Stalls, 2s ; Pit, One Shilling. TO LET or SELL, the Large Two store) ed Residence in Dedwood, now in the occupation of Mr Lewis.—Apply to George Sibbin. 'ipO LET, Board and Residence for J- single gentleman (with use of Piano). Terms moderate.—For address apply Star office. Hp O LE T, Comfortable Board and J- Residence, situated in Alten Road (with or with out board).—Apply otlice of this paper. TO LET, the House in Pitt-street, at present occupied by Air Upton.—Apply to Upton and Co. TO LET, in Queen street, Shop and Premises, GO feet deep.—Apply to Mr Stevens, Queen street. TO BUTCHERS. rpENDERS will be received until J- SATUitDAY, 26th October, at the Tokatea Institute, for the Supply, by lietail for Cash, to 100 Customers (more or less), and for a period of Six Months, or until the Co-operative Store be started on the Tokatea Kunge, of FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at per lk. Tenders to specifly Joint and Steak Prices. For further particulars apply to A. W. CAREW, Secretary. tpOUND, a Gold Ring.— Whosoever -«- vrill give description and prove ownership may have tho samo by paying expenses. -Apply to W Westwood, at G. Sibbin's Mart. LOST, last night, from the Star of the South, Two Kound Spars.—£ I Reward will be paid to any person returning the same to R Melbourne, Smales' Point. dsSoS^K POEOMANI)EI: SPECIAL NOTICE TO PASSEN %tS!*aS.*mai.«Si« OKKS AND SHIPPERS of CARGO. Tho Splendid New Steamer now being built at the North Shore, and specially designed by her light draft, immense power, and ample accommodation, for the Coromandel and Thames Trade, will be placed on the berth in a few weeks. Meanwhile the p.s. Challenger will run Regularly to COROMANDEL DIRECT' from Queon-atreet Wharf, every MONDAY. AVKD' NESDAY, and FRIDAY, at the hours advertised ■ leaving Coromandel on TUESDAY, THURSDAY' and SATURDAY. HOLMES BROTHERS. OFFICE—Queen-sthekt Whakf, October 20, 1573. JLJA. QTEAM TO CORO- Jj«|®|&j3^ O MANDEL. Challenger. Fitoar Auckland. Friday, October 24, at 1 p.m. Fko3i Coromandel. Thursday, October 23, at 1 p m. Saturday, October 25. at 12 noon (Weather and other circumstances permitting) Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging stock. HOLMES BROTHERS. iTiM^ 'A TJCKLAND AND *!®^lß^ -£*- NORTH SHORE STEAM MjgjfoJ£si&- FERRY COMPANY (Limited). On and after SUNDAY, the 2Cth October, the following Extra Trips will be made to the Nortli Shore by tho Company's Boats, leaving DAY TRIPS: Devonport Wharf Flagstaff Auckland 0.0 0.5 0.30 NIGHT TRIPS—SUNDAY : Devonport Wharf Flagstaff Auckland S.O 8.5. 8.30 By order of tho Directors. H. W. HEATH, Manager. FOR WELLINGTON .-, j- • •■ DIRECT. P hoe be, H. Woitsp, Commander, will leave Onehunga To morrow (Thursday), the 2and, at 9 a.m. For freight or passage, apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents. BRA.NBTON & FORSTER Plumbers, Gas Fitters, and Brass Finishers, &c, TTAVING- relinquished Business at J—fl_ the Thames, beg to intimate to their friends and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Masefleld's Buildings, Albert-street and are now prepared to execute any orders witt dispatch. On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers, Gaa and other Fittings, which they offer to the Public ai LOW PRICES. Makers of Sunlights and Reflectors for Windov i Lights, either enamelled or bright, * Estimates given for all otossos of Work



SUBSCRIPTION FUND IN AID OF MKtt ORANCH AND FAMILY. ALL those who have collected for the above object are requested to pay in the amount to either of the undermentioned gentlemen on or before the 31st inst, with a view to investment of the total sum. M. NICCOL. W. (!. DALDY, .Tun. T. WIIiLIAMH. Oct. 22,187::. NOS r& 3 COMPANIES Auckland Rifle Brigade will Parade at tho Drill-shed EVERY THURSDAY EVENING, at half-past 7 o'clock. J. M. ROBINSON, Lieut No. 1 Co. Auckland, October 22, 1873. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS. IyrEMBERS of all Ranks and the JLvJL Cadets are requested to attend the T'arrfae on the arrival of the Governor. The monthly inspection of to-night is POSTPONED in conxequenoe of having j a guoil mustur. ily order. SBRGT. SAUNDERS, JSm-etary.Sg A UCILiO TUiiF CLUB S'U MM E R MEE TIN G, TO r,E HRLD O>J BOXING DAY AND 27th DECEMBER, 1873. ELL ERSL lE° RA C E C OUR SE. Stewards : Mr Thomas Morrin I Mr Joseph Banks Mr James Russell I Captain Fraser Major George, Judge: Judge Beckham. Starter : Mr Robert Wynyard. Clerk of the Course: Mr Thomas Brown. HATTMCAPPERS : Mr Joseph Bank 3 | Mr Joseph Bennett Major Georga. Clerk of the Scales: Mr William Marks. TRIAL STAKES—A Sweepstakes of 3 soys. each, with GO soys added ', entrance, 2 soys ; for 3-year olds and upwards which have never won a prize exceeding 25 soys in value up to time of entrance. Weight for age : winner of any prize (after entry) to carry 71bs extra. Distance, l-' f miles. RAILWAY PLATE, of 50 soys. Entrance, 2 soys : weight for age ; distance,:,- mile. THE AUCKLAND TURK CLUB CUP (Handicap of 200 sov.j, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each two miles ; second horse to receive 25 soys, and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. Nomina tions, with 3sovsentranceenclosed,tobesentto the Secretary on or before the 10th November, at two o'clock p.m. Weights will be declared on or before the 18th November. Acceptances, enclos ing 5 soys, to be made by two o'clock on 17th De cember, and balance of sweepstakes (5 soys) before ten o'clock on morning of the race. THE DRAPERS' PURSE—A Handicap Sweepstakes of 4 soys each, with 50 soys added. Distance, 1} miles Entrance, 2 soys. PRINCE OF WALES STAKES—A Sweepstakes of 3 soys each, with 40 soys added. Weight for age. Distance 1 mile. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 50 soys. Ifentered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed lOlbs ; if for3o soys, allowed 171bs; if for 20 soys, allowed 241bs ; no further allowance. SECOND DAY. THE INNKEEPERS' PURSE-A Handicap Sweep stakes of 5 soys each, with 100 soys. added distance, \\ miles. Second horse to receive 15 soys from the stakes. Entrance, 3 soys. Weights to be declared on or lief ore S p.m. on the night of the iirst day's races. FLYING STAKES.—A sweepstakes of 3 soys each with 30 soys added ; weight for age ; distance, A 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 iirst day's races, and acceptances, enclosing sweeps (-10 soys), to be made by 10 o'clock on morning of second day's racing. THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP -A Sweepstakes of 3 soys each, with 40 soys added. Distance, 1 mile A HACK RACE of 10 soys (entrance, 1 soy) for all untried horses. Distance, 1 mile. Post entries. ' RULES AND REGULATIONS. Mares and Geldings allowed 31bs. In the Selling Race the winner shall be sold with his engagements at the meeting. Any surplus above the selling price shall belong to the Auckland Turf Club, and any horse in such Selling Race, though not a winner, may. at the request of an 3' person made to the.stewards within rifteen minutes of weighing the lirst 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 eli'ect to the Secretary or (JJerk of the Scales at least half-an-hour before starting. Airy person neglecting or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine, to be imposed by the stewards, not exceeding 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 the races except upon this condition—that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or those whom they may? appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with the carrying-out of this programme shall be final. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, at the office of tl<.9 Auckland Turf Club, Duham-street, entrance-money enclosed, with tßa name,ige, pedigree of the horse, and performances ;als6 name of the owner and colours of the rider. Any jockey riding except in the colours entered will be fined 3 soys. All sweepstakes, unless otherwise specified, must be paid on or before 10 o'clock on the morning of the first race-day. All entrance fees and forfeits to go to the Auckland Turf Club. Qualification fee, 2 soys, except for Hack Race. No deduction will be made from the gross amount of the stakes. DATES 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.m. General Entries—l7th December, before 2 p.m. N.8.-i-No entries will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named. JOSEPH BENNETT, Secretary, Durham-street,!iAuckland. BOOTS! 800 TS|!! pLBAK IN Q- OUT Vy AT SLAUGHTERING PRICES ! LAST FORTNIGHT. On account of the bad state of the weather for the last month we are determined to give the working class a chance by a Extending our Sale for One Fortnight Only s. d Men's Best Wttertights (own make), reduced to 12 0 Men's Bust Bluchers, ditto ditto 8 C Men's Best Ualmorals, ditto .. .. .. 12 1 Ladie3' White Boots .. .. ' .. .. 4 0 Ladies' Kid Boots, from 4 6 Children's" Leather Boots 0 9 All other Boots equally Reduced. Be in Time and Secure Your Bargains ! i NO PUFF NO PUFF ! [ ' . aaTNote the Address— 1 GARRETT BROS., DUBLIN HOUSE, t WAKEFIELD STREET, AUCKLAND. v |BADDLEB, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPCRXUR * ' 154, QUEEN gTBJBBT.



FIRST-CLASS BOARD A ND RESIDENCE. THE Proprietor of the Private Boarding Establishment known as the " St. Leonards House," Vsirncll Rise, offers superior accom modation to visitors and others. The house is one of tl;e best in the province, being conducted upon Homo principles by an ctiicicut lady lately arrived from England. The situation is one of the pleasant est in the district, commanding Uiu entire scenery of thcplme. riie rooms are spacious and airy, and re plete with every comfort. The cuisine of the house is first-class, everything beinir prepared in first style and scrupulously clean. The terms are reasonable, and may be known upon application. i?Sf Address :— "ST. LEONARDS' HOUSE," PARNELL RISE. OTAGO GOLDMINING COMPANY ~ (REGISTERED). rpiiE Annual General Meeting of the -D- Shareholders of the above Company will be held m the Large Room of the N. V*. Insurance Com pany's Building, Queen-street. Auckland, at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, the 28th of October, 1873. Immediately after which an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders will be held fpr tho pur pose of altering Rule No 1, fixing the qualification of Directors, and to decide as to the disposal of For feited Shares. G. R. BRETON, Manager. EUREKA HILL GOLD MINING COM PANY (R/EGISTERED,) NOTrCE is hereby given that a Call (7th) of ONE SITILUNG per Share haa boon made by the Directors, payable at the Office of .the Company, No. ft, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th November. 1873. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Legal Manager. Auckland, 21st October, 1873. ROYAL COMPANY A.B.V.—On the arrival of IT.MS. Pearl, the Company will immediately assemble at the Fire Bell, foot of Grey-t , J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain commanding. A SPECIAL Emergency Meeting of No. 1 Royal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge will be held in the Protestant. 11 all, Newton, on THURSDAY EVENING- next, October 22, when every member is requested to attend on business of great importance. By order W.M. TO HOUSEKEEPERS. EAST, Rapid, and Delicious Food : for Breakfast. Try BLAIR & LAMBERT'S carefully and thoroughly-smoked MULLET, SCHNAP PER, &"c. A fresh supply each morning. BLAIR AND LAMBERT, GROCERS, HACOS AND CIIEESEMOSGEES'. NOTICE. RH. BAETLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the public generally that he will OPEN IN A FEW DAYS, Ik Extensive !New Premises Over Messrs J. & J. Dickey, Adjoining City Hall. piI OTOGEAPHIC InOTIOE. CLARKE BROTHERS, For seven years pupils of Mr Crombie, and for the last twelve months operators for Mr Cater. Have much pleasure in informing their friends and the public generally that they have purchased the well-known Photographic Business so successfully carried on by Messrs Urombie and Cater for the last eighteen years, and trust by civility and attention to business, together with producing first-class portraits at moderate prices, to meet with a share of the patronage so liberally bestowed on their predecessors. N.B.—Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. First-class C.D.V. Portraits 7s 6d per half-dozen, or 12s Gd per dozen. N.B.—All debts due to the establishment to be paid to Clakke Brothers, whose .receipt ,will be sufficient. TO-MORROW, OCTOBER 23. EX PHGEBE, FROM SYDNEY. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his Mart To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, 00 cases Oranges C cases Loquats 16 cases.Onions. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29. PIANOFORTE, DRAWING - ROOM SUITE, MAHOGANY SIDE BOARD, MAHOGANY WARDROBE, PLATED WARE, PICTURES, ETC., ETC., ETC. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Thomas Henderson. 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-mada HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of- Trichord Pianoforte, in handsome Walnut case, by Ziegler, Walnut Suite of 9 pieces, upholstered in Crimson in Gold Silk Damask, Mottled Kauri Centre Table, Card Table, Walnut Occasional Tables, Whatnot, Pier Glasses, Pictures, Carpets, Curtains, Mahogany Dining Table, Mahogany tideboard, with Plate Glass backs, Mahogany Hair-seated Chairs, Maho gany and Kemu Double Bedsteads, canopy top, iron Bedsteads, Washstands, with marble top, Mahogany Wardrobe, carved front. Mirrors, Dressing Tables, Carpets, Toilet Sets, Chairs, Feather Bed, Hair Mattresses, Bedding; Kftchen and Dairy Utensils, &c, &c. ' A L S O, 2 Cows, in full milk * 2 Pigs Fowls, including some choice varieties &c, &c, &c. , Catalogues will'be ready by Saturday. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, OCTOBER 27. SALE OF FURNITURE, &c. J. HIGHLEY & CO. fc HAVE been favouied with, in-*' • structions from Mr Robert Hale (who is removing to his Dew business premises Queen-street), I to sell at his residence, Parnell, The Whole of His Valuable Household Furniture, &c. Particulars in future issue. ; FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, i WEIGHING MACHINE, ETC., ETC., ETC. 'ipHE Subscribers have received iv- JL 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. SAMUEL COCHBANE & SQN. ' Auotioiieerg.