OAMARU

This day.

t fhree horses and driver, crossing i* e!l?.? yesterday were all drowned. HoSw»BdroWne<t_

NEW PLYMOUTH.

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. i Vinson addressed his constituents greet ed with loud <>» Sft After referring to local subjects he cheers. for the increased honorarium, ohe votedin ](J afford to leavß his because f "T 89 snm. He thought the fc°sfaeSl'!!id get the worth of its money in colony voum s Netw jthstanding the number M { c worM- . the waa for of imnurtr Beeves had said the Taranaki "^Wsdid not represent the feelings of y pr<mlice h e Wlß hed tnem ?!X resolution expressing their opinion top Anoint. (Continued cheering.) He "P 0" i/the postion of Auckland, Otago, ■flwSnKi «"* Pointea out why the S» ° sSd%t he abolished. He ■? the Public Works scheme meant the extinguishment of the " -^g As long as the provinces GhS* to take part in the settlement of gLd they would exist no longer. In *«• to a Question he said the Ministry's SEiiiUrt Government.. The fol low resolutions were then carried unam- II sly only one hand being held up against A first "That this meeting is of opinion [It jfr Voxel's resolution proposing the Volition of the provinces of the-North Is tad and the substitution in their places of a i '0 f Government really local in nature is •to statesmanlike, and deserving of hearty *S?» 2nd. "That the land fund of the Snl provinces should continue to be as far ISe localised." 3rd. «That this Ltine does not desnre to see tbe land fund tithe Southern provinces taken for expendi ture in the North Island, but on the contrary rita to see it applied locally to its legiti- P pnrpose of opening up and peopling the Mr Standish, member of the Provincial Executive, moved an amendment to the first ■eolation'to the effect " That this meeting 0m 'to itself an expression of opinion as (0 Major Atkinson's action re the provincial {hMijres UDtiJ in a tetter position to f judge a the question." The amendment did not jud»seconder. # 1 vote of confidence to Major Atkinson tmmluded the proceedings.

GREYMOUTH.

This day. Tie Waipara was safely1] got into river §ig morning with very little damage. The flood subsiding.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

JtSIKESS DONE — Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 16a Strath British Insurance - Buyers, 50s 6d. National Insurance—Sellers, 295. Standard Insurance —Sellers, lis. Fiji Bank—Sellers, 54s Albion (first issue)— Sellers, 60s. Albamia (new) - Sellers, 255. Caledonian, £7. Moanatairi— Sellers, 375. Boyal Oak—Bnyrrs, 25.6 d ; sellers, 3s 6d. Queen of May—Sellers, 9s.

FIRES LAST NIGHT.

DESTRUCTION OF A DWELLING ■ HOUSE AT PAPATOITOI.

illhte hour laßt night the bright glare of i fire was observable in the direction of Otahnbu. | As it was evidently a long way |jpf town the alarm bells were not set wing. This morning word was brought Ho town that the dwelling-house of Mrs

ffaters, »t Papatoitoi. had been completely fatroyed by fire. The house, which is a kree one of two storeys, stood about 150 mds bsck from the main road, between is Presbyterian Church and the Raglan lotd. It was surrounded by a grove of Hie gum trees, and was one of tbe prettiest

llicerinthe neighbourhood. The late Mr Waters was a very old settler. He died a ibrt time since, and his widow has lately itfi on the farm ■which, with the house, l#igß to the family. The building was i»nred for £600 in the New Zealand office, udfor £600 in the Norwich Union. The em^'iof the fire has not yet been ascer tened.

HBE AT HO WICK.

ooaewhat earlier in the evening, that is to «7, 'about half -past nine, tbe glare of fire JM seen in the direction of Howick. We ntn that the cause of this was the burning of »labourer's cottage in that district, the .tonpiar'gname being Felix Monaghan. It H'imured-for £75 in the New Zealand

GOLCONDA GOLD MINING COMPANY.

™* meeting of this company, adjourned was held to-day at noon in »c offices of Mr Home, Shortland-street, | Wbitaker, Esq., in the chair. m minutes of the previous meeting were ,(w«id. confirmed. we report and balance-sheet were also ftied. directors' report showed that the in- J*» during the past year had been derived J^calls alone, no work having been done •jnjmgthat time owing to the difficulty which *kbeen experienced in paying off the heavy wuitieaof the company; but when the calls 5* lv *^c Company will be nearly out and in possesion 0 f their plant, ■gIM property, machinery, and ready at any "aejo recommence operations. The number "»«M kd been reduced during the 3,348, thus increasing the |JP'« those who have paid up their

„{£ Leek moved, and Mr Wells seconded— v«* Messrs Williams and Compton be re- Carried. J^v^^ker moved, and Mr Compton jonaed-«. T hat Mr John Batger be re- B^jjgar company for *• a,,^^. t^ants to the chairman closed

A FAMILY OF MURDERERS.- 235 PEOPLE "PUT OUT OF THE WAY."

little establishment has just ! atanee. wtf ? p *} Trebizond under circum ''»o*rida^^"r have if not a l4»P^dr«! t 1 I?*sti» sesation in that place. ,'HEJJJ f«;«Bie time past Trebizond t»Ce TjiyiJvl * *tate of uneasiness owing of "f of ttis household, which *Hiht» -. nr i w ' aix sons, and one »Wch. i^SWPIfW &s was the charm "^Sffi °JMtheir domestic circle, ?J •■b9°ia the hearth, for, M». j;' tlle .family weakness was » brief space of time fe^'-to^S ?°»posing the family ~£!. thro,»gh, according to the » frßa.noS,*P wld «»t of the Levant J Oatof S:^PonaSif-'hmenof tie family were te*R£ J* m. "»rf«i while the, £»2^ adtied 25« but tf the authori fc°^lS^* prbbable that she would JS^ th? eqU&lnumber- The Pr e %^'^th^l,. tor. J? be arrested, *uL "J W T arable parent and Vjy^^^. .It is not BeutleDian was hanged *«0i w»d two oi ki» sons

met with a similar melancholy accident on the &>(-h last month. The other two and the young lady are still languishing in captivity, and much anxiety is felt on their behalf, for unless the local judges take a lenient vieW of their offences on account of their youth they have but a poor chance of resuming their position in society. Altogether it is a sad story, and it is not surprising that these young people and their misfortunes have of iate been the talk of Trebizond.

NEWS ITEMS IN BRIEF.

The ancient island of Corcyra or Corfu is having some terrible election . riots, and killings by the troops on account thereof. Commissioners are being sent by the United fctates with presents of American manu factured arms to the Government of Japan. Those Cubans who landed dh the coast of Guanja from a vessel in the o d Bahama chan nel were shortly afterwards captured by the Spaniards and executed.

The Pope is growing weaker in strength daily. ~

No less than thirteen members of the pre sent British House of Commons have been put put, neck and heels, for bribery, cor ruption, intimidation, and such like irregu larities

Women suffrage is indorsed by the Repub lican State Convention of lowa, United States.

The German immigration to the United States has fallen off very much since last year.

Turkey is sending an army of observation to the Persian frontier, and war is ex pected.

Estimates are made that 30,000 tons of barley will be shipped from California this season.

Over 2,000,000 trade dollars were co ined at the San Francisco mint during the present year.

CITY COUNCIL.

An ordinary meeting of the Council was held this afternoon at the Council Chamber, when the following business was transacted :— NEW MEMBER. Councillor Hurst made the usual declara tion, and took his seat at the Council Board. APPLICATION. An application from Mr Quigley to raise the floor of his premises at the corner of Chapel and Moore-streets was granted. HARBOUR BOARD. A communication from the Chairman of the Harbour Board on the subject of the reclamation of the foreshore was held over till next meeting. DRAIN IN GRAFTON ROAD. A letter from Mr G. Graham stated that a drain in the Grafton road had burst and damaged his property. On the recommenda tion of the City Surveyor it was agreed that a wood shoot be constructed through the ground, pending the making of the main drain. DOG FEES. A communication from the Superinten dent intimated that it was not possible to convey the dog fees to the City Council with out the authority of the Council. DRAINAGE. It was agreed to repair Mr Cassell's drain in Grey-street. HBWINS' CORNER. It was agreed to kerb and channel the corner of Wellesley-street, adjoining Messrs Hewm Bros.' premises, on condition \hab Meesis Hewin pay half the cost. B EPS B SENT ATI YE AT HAI 808 BOAED. |P A letter was received from Secretary of the Board asking the Council to appoint a member of the Board in the place of Mr Williams, resigned. Councillor Cosgrave was appointed to fill the vacancy on the motion of Councillor Prime. BL JCK-HOUSE IN FBEEMAN'S BAY. Mr Inspectoa Broham applied by letter for the repair of the B^ock-house in Freeman's Bay. It was resolved that Mr Broham be informed that the Council could do nothing in the matter. ARCH HILL NUTSANCE. The Chairman of the Newton Highway Dieirict Board wrote praying for redress in the matter ©f the night soil nuisance. The place had become a " perfect hotbed of in spection."- Resolved that Mr Jones be informed the subject was receiving the earnest attention of the Council. STAND FOR EXPRESSMEN. A petition was received from the express men of the city asking to be alio wed to return to their stand at the corner of Fort-street. The Clerk was instructed to inform the petitioners that the Council saw no reason to interfere " with the recommendations of Inspector Goldie. REPORTS. The report of the deputation appointed to wait upan the Superintendent was lead. LODGING-HOUSES. The report of Mr Goldie, Inspector of LodgiDg-houses, was read. This disclosed a fearful state of affairs among the low diss lodging-houses in West Queen-street and Chancery lane. • ■ ... . A visit on the 24th. revealed the fact that many houses were kept in a filthy condition and were frequented by bad characters. The report was referred to the Nuisance Committee, with instructions to bring the matter forward at the next general mccl : ing. EXITS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS. The report of the committee' appointed to inquire* into this subject was read. Certain improvements in the means of entrance and exit to and from the Prince of Wales Theatre and the City Hall. It was agreed that the making of the pro posed additional facilities should be made the condition of any renewal of license. The report spoke favorably of most of the other registered public buildings. ACCOUNTS. The usual fortnightly account were passed for payment. NIGHT SOIL REGULATIONS. These regulations appointing an allotment at Titirangi where nightsoil could be depo sited were confirmed. BUILDING REGULATIONS. It was moved by Councillor Macready and seconded by Councillor Prime, "That; the New Building Regulations circumscribing the limiS included & the Act be confirmed.' The Surveyor was instructed to take pro ceedings against persons who were repairing pdE&E Queen-street, which were con demQed- GAS. _ . The Mayor said it was time that steps be taJento r/nder the city independent of the Gas Company. A reply from Mr Mr Parkes, ♦E? «Starv of the Company, was read addreredTthe Town Clerk which was couched in very uncourteous terms It was moved and carried. That a copy oi the letter of Mr Parkes be Awarded to the direotora of the Gas Company, and that the SSZ ? be referred to the Lighting Commit tee." BANK INTEREST. The Mayor announced thai im^gJg Bank would allow 2f per cent, per *mnum 'on the monthly balances oi the city endow ment and special rate accounts. LEVELS. __ . Tt was resolved that the levels of Nelson- j Iftad »? on™ »nd the «U notio. be gl*e'1' 'IWATEE SOTH.Y. '" .'■ SSSrsSate

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out the Australian and New Zealand Colonies ■lenders are to be received up to tho 21st January, 1875. - >"f The Council then separated. JUTTLOH GOAT.--Wanted, a good near **$$$& £ *t0 ™' ***»***«? "W-'A-NTBD; a good General r» n ,,L»A .V*\ :,]?™ sfln,aM kept. References Eo£d pkTntfl °n Ire,and ' 8t Stephen* \T7'AKTED ; a Boy to mafco himself BootPactofr erany meful,-Geo- Henras/Bxcehior \AT ANTED, an experienced ■n-L„ « Nursemaid.- Apply to Mrs Isaac Barnett, jsaen Crescent, opposite "Britomart House TK^A^TED, a respectable 'tfirSto c, - assist in Household work—Apply at'the Stab office. T^TANTBD a good "Female Cook „\\ ~ ™>* a Housemaid.—Apply to Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. IX7" ANTED, a good Female Cook. * —Apply Farrow's Dining Rooms, Queen- Street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply ts Mrs Waters, Epsom. TXTANTED- for a Store, a strong ™ ~ Boy 16 or 17, able to write and count.— Apply to G.M.R., S^tar office '\y ANTED, Board and Lodging, by » y a respectable married woman, in a quiet family ; town or suburbs.—Address, stating terms and locality, to "Alpha," Evening Star office. TX7ANTED, an active Lad —Apply » * F. H. Smith's Central Oyster Depot. Old Market. fTTANTED, a General Servant 5 » * inferences wquired. - Apply to Mrs Hill' Symonds-street, opposite Mrs Glover's School. TTTANTED, two or three Good * r farner.tors.-Avply to C. "Rhodes, nt Mr.F. 'Water?, Confectioner, Oufcn-ptreet. TXT ANTE [}~ a FousetWd. A pp l y 'o Flow's late Pcrter's Dicing Room's, next Montague's Bazaar. TENANTED, a respectable Lad as ™*v -Apprentice for the Steam Block Factory.— Apply J. & D. Oxlcy, Wharf. T*^ ANTED TO BOEEOW, £500 v " on first-class freehold secuiltf in thn Town ship of Tauranga.—Apply by letter to X.YZ, office of this paper. WANTE D, for the country, a gnod General Servant. —Apply to Mrs H. Nicool, North Shore. i WANTED, a new or second hand Wood Turning T.sthe ; mnst hp in good order. Also, a flrst-olaps sernnd-ha"d cc* of Drawing Ins»rntnents. - The Fitting Shop Vulcan Lane WA NTED KW* WC^thaTTho remainder of C'arrott Brothers Stock of Boots will be cleaned ont Rpfardle?s of rvt! <~Vme and see for vonr.«elve« —Garrett Brothers, Dublin Bouse, Wakefleld-street. TIT AN TED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Oalvanispd Tubs : «'so. "Pumps, aints Plouehs. *c IST B. - HieheH prir-e given for all Iri-ds of r Id Mptal ft Alfri'D PMAitx'", next to Bine Post, Victoria-street. T^TA>'TED~E"^ r'"WN. that J. Morrison i« p-ernrrd to execn^e »1] kinr's of A'^halting at reasonable prtccs — Address Htar offic«. "f^TANTED EN^WN. tha^the O^er.t Clearance f^'e TV*ppi-> C<-,»>'!ne, Silks. Bnb'wnTe. *c, is no' on a* R W DYSOfT'S IRO, Oneen-strpnt a"d m"<t he <-lpar-d 'n THRFR ■WE"KS the PremifPß hnvirp hp^n illi-nn«"d of. at^d vprr o»rly possession being rcqul ed- OTrE sT B *R GAIN 3: TX7* ANT ED. by a respectable ™ young Girl, a FitnpM'-naHßa-mKid — Apply by letter to A 8., rffice cf tH» pnpfr WANTED KNOWN TEAT R. CHALMERS. PLTTMBF.B ATS"D OAS'TTTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks^, Has commenced FuMress in Upper Qua^n-street, two doors above O. Staines. Fvery descrip'ion of Plumbing, Gaffitting, Zi^c, and Galvanised Tron Work done Lift and Forrm Pnmps fitted up and repaired First-class work guaranteed. TIT ANTED, 500 tons of Old * r Brass. Corner, Tron, JTinc, Pewter. Lead. Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Baj?e-ine, Rope, and Baes ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, Ac., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. >' . • WANTED, the general pnblie to know that W. KIRBY. corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale r—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retain, at the lowest rates. Brinks, Lime. Sand, Shells, Tiles, Tron-b»rk Shafts. Spokes, and Befl-trnm FelIo««. *c *o always on hand A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand. TT> iNTED to PELL, for this week "V * only. 200 varieties of Polyanthus at Is per dozen.—Fric Craig, Princes street, opposite Masonic. WANTED, Pupils to join a private " Dancing Class for the ensuing Quarter. Good music provided, and two experienced teachers engaged. — For address and particulars apply Star office. WANTED, a respectable Borne for a very pretty little boy: will be entirely given np.- For particulars (which will b« Btrictly private) address by letter to E, SiX., office of this paper. ANTED KNOWN.—The under-, signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and TTncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Stora TV. & G. WINSTONE. TjTTANTED,; Everybody to „ know VV thatW. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street,; is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Boyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruise Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Sefebn consignment per Jubilee just opened. WANT E D KN O fN, THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical Watchmaker, *0.,' « ITpper Queen-etreet, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly, and to keep the same in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a month, £6 6s. TO LET, Bed and Sitting Room, with or without board. Suitable for two gentlemen.—-For address apply Star office. W. LEWIS'S *EMTNA"RY, Epsom House, Onehunga — The Fourth Quarter will commence on MOND • V, 6th Oct'obfer. FOE SALE, a snug little Earrn of 67 acres near town. To be sold, cheap— Apply to H.,Partington, House and Land Agent,-Queen street. """ -:.:--.' A TJ GKL A N D LTGENBED /V. VICTHALLEBS' ASSOCIATION. Members are informed thai tW nW Coppers have arrived, and are now ready for distribution ,»t the Criterion Hotel, M obson-street. Members ar* aiTo requested to bring bags with tMift . ; . ( iAiII *SVi.A -i:-'- •'■' '-''■'-;:'; 3ecretisTyr- FOE BXLE, a semi-grand Piano forte by Krard saitable for a Scho-1 or Ball. Will be sold a Ba.ga?n-For particulars appljf to Messrs Grant and Morton, Q*' eu-street. til N S I I S^S LdYAX Jji ORANG^ LODOB, No. S. IThe Keeular Monthly Meeting of the "above Lodge ,» 1, ffu in the Lod(?e-'Oom, Wellestey-street, to-mpA (mmhmm^ » *f*^*« By oird« of tfe« W.M.



j pHINOEGF WALES TiiBATB* j THIS EVE NIN G. j POSITIVELY X.A9T NIGHT OF MISS ADELAIDE STONEHAI* I* HK>t DRAWING-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT, Accompanied by M R H. 8T O N~E HAM, The Unrivalled Comedian and Versatile ATtist, an< 1 MR CHARLES VKR-VJBR, The Greatest Serio-Comique cl the Age. i Last Night of the Astounding, Startling ARABIAN BOX MY3IEET. Brought from India by Mr and Miss Stoneham., TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), New Burlesque, "GOLDEN FLEECE." Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, la 6d ; Pit Is. Doors open at quarter-past 7 ; performance to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Carriages may be ordered at half-past ten. JJATES! TgATES! "DATES! "DATES! "DATES! rV &IN 1T T 6H X 7 ECE, ..■*-: NORTH SHORE. C O N C E R T. A VOCAL AND INSTRUMEMAL CONCERT Will take place THIS EVENING-, 1; At the Devonport Hall, Nortli Shore, in aid of the Fund for Enlarging Trinity Church. PROGRAMME. Part I. Selections (Satanella)—lnstrumental-(H. Laurent)— Band Part Song, "In Mercy, hear u<>" (from Donizetti's "LaFigliadel Reggimento")—Choir Ballad, " The Good-bye at the Door" (Stephen CHover)—Miss Hunter Duet (Flutes)-" Hear me, Norma" (G. Nelson)— Messrs Hill and Hunter Song, "Let me like a Holdier Fall" (Maritana, Wallace)—Mr O.Hill Song (Comic)—Mr Davey Song and Chorus, " Down by the deep, sad Sea "—■ Master E. J Bill Glee (Vocal and Instrumental)— Messrs Bartley, Hill, Hankin, and Hill. Part 11. Quadrille, " Off to Charlestown" (D*Albert)—Band Part i ong, "Here we rest" (from Bellini's " La Sonnambula"—Choir Beading—Mr T. L White Comic Bong, "X want to go home to Mamma"—Mr Han kin Song, (Descriptive), "The Arab's Farewell to his Steed" (J. lslockley)-Mr C. Harming Song, "An Angel Form " (Satanella, £?]fe)—Master E. J Hi'l Song, "Spv.'Dg, Spring, Beautiful Spring"—Miss Leaf Glee—Mersrs Hartley, Hill, Hankin, and Hill Solo and Choius—" Gel Save the Queen." Tickets, 2s each. Concert to commence at 8 p.m. A Boat w."'. leave Auckland for Devonport Whar.*, North Shoie, at 7 p.m. THIS EVENING, returning after the Concert. FN TBE CRESS, AND WILL JL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, THE COMING CRISIS: A SKETCH OF THE FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL CONDITION OF NEW ZEAL\ND, With tho cause* and probable results of that coodiiiun, by W. L. REES, Esq., Of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and New Zealand' Bairisterat-Lavr jtf or» t :c ' M TO FARMERS, WOOL GROWERS, ETC. The undersigned, Woolstaplers and Brokers, are . BTTVBRS of WOOL, SKIN*, and HIDES, at the highest markkt Pfircic They are also prepared to Purchase, Class, Press, Ship, and Value Wools, for shipment. JOSEPH OSBORNE * CO., Combes and Dtslriy's New Warehouse, Custotn-honse-ttreet CJHOKTLAND HOUSE, Shortland tj ftreet. —Mrs Hard en's Pupils.will Re-assemble on! WEDNESDAY, September 30. Vacancies for Twio Boarders. Terms LlO 10s and Dl 2 12s, according to age. rj"U]fc; Misses Craigs' Pupils will " ASSEMBLE on THURSDAY. Oct( berlst, 1874. Instructions s,ivonin the fol'owing branches:—English, French, Music, fringing, Drawing, and Painting, Plain and Fancy Needlework — Grahame-street. DEVQNP ; ORT.t-To Let, jfurnishei, a six-robmed Cottage, with gai-den, delightfully situated at Devonport. —Oli/er Mays, Post-office Store. YOLUNTFEES, ATTENTION — A Paper on Practical Rifle Musketry will bfl read at the Drill-thed on Thurtday, at half-past 7 p m., by a member of No 8 Company ; members oi other companies invited. A MEETING- of the United Boot makers of the Auckland Boot Factories will be held on 'J HURBDAY Evening [next, at half-past seven, in the Young Men's Rooms. HIGH SCHOOL, Symonds-street. —The Fourth Quarter will commence on THURBDAY, Ist October. J. M. FRASER. UCKLANB' C(*ELEGKEf AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, The Fourth Quarter will commence on THURS DAY, l3t October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, _^ Headmaster. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. For Sale, a commodious residence rt Parnell, con taining nine rooms, ard built w'th special regard to comfort by the owner. In the Dining-room there is a Chlffonuier and Bookcase, with fela&s doors. The ■ Nursery opens from the large Bedroom—Wardrobe t in the latter. In the Kitchen there is a Leamington range and spacious Cupboards. Water is laid on in the house. In yard, 3 large tanks, splendid well and pump; wash-house,, with•■; chimneyJbtjilt in ; 'owl house and piggeries'. Tliere is ah'exceUent flowei and kitchen garden and orchard well stocked witfc choice fruit trees, many of them in full bearing. Tc a purchaser liberal terms of b:Jf cash and balance may remain on mortgage at 8 pei cent. —For further particulars apply by letter only U M.D., Star office. pOMET KEEOSINB OIL For Sale, One Thousand Cases at Is 9d per gallon, duty paid, in parcels of not less than Aye cases, by GEORGE DACRE, . I - Fort-street: I Or, SAMUEL C uaRiNE % SON. FiVE PEE, E -T. iiJ^C >UNTor H H. Smith's Improved Patent Portable Ovons I Colonial Ovens, &c for ONE W*.EK. DEVONPORT. -For fale, an ex cellent Villa Residence (ten rooms wel ' finished), near the Victoria Wharf. A bargain i purchased at once. -Oliver Majs, _ __ /4IOALS! COALS! COALS tJ[ I MARKET SQUARE DEPOT. JUST LANDED, EX WOODBINE, £tt,| 400 TONS. Our COAL is all kept under cover, so that ou customer:) may rely upon always getting them clea and dry. It \ Also, Iron Tank for salo with or without taps, | JAMES BUTCHER. -jj>ORTLAND CEMENT 200 casks White's and other brands. «fc*i KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STREET EiS1



i. I I i i JTEW SPRING GOODS, NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF NEW BPEING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of - : NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS „ * NEW PLAIN LUSTRES' ti «ii NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Vadety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLOBED SILKS, and SILK aUSBORES are vi I usually be autifuL There Is a very Jarge quaotlty tc j»lect from| and* they have been' universally admirer by all who have soon them. The BLM X SILKR aw the same nrmhers and qutlitier as always kept It Btock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK ~ or. tJ -," | . ,n PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FEOM, And the Prices of all descriptions ofjGOODS, whethei Bilks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and ' General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the rery lowest possible. I The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRS 1 CARPETS to be clkabkd ovt at COST PRICE. {A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) fl i 1 ', i THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Tests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. ! A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS i IH ; GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND IMPORTED, ' CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. , CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, I HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &c. j ______ H. ATKINS, (Latx Hat and Hosteyman). j J ■ n '■'.■"■ . i . : J; -



O'IURCH o¥ ENGLAND GBAMMar SCHOOL. AUCKLAND. ' The next Quarter begins TO-MORROW (Thursday), i October 1. JAMEH ADAMS, 8.A., Head jvfast*?. ParnelL MISS ANSTIE^S BOARDING ar d DAY SCHOOL, Symonds - street - The Fourth Quarter will commence on MONDAY, October 6th. BTO8 TONB LIME! BTONE LTM R!— The BEST HYDRAULIO BTONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trade. Is 2o a bushel <ba sto be returned). - Apply to W. KIRBY, cornorof Queen and Wakefleld-street3. TO LET, a Gentleman's Residence of eight rooms in a beautiful lo*»ality (garden back and fro t). within fifteen minatas' walk of Queen-street.— Apply at the Painter'u, Ryber Pass Road. On view from 11 to 8 o'clock ;, possession at, once. Also, one of eleven rooms. ; , i ■ ■. \ ; J^ E M O V A L TO TEMPORARY PREMISES, OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL. I R. "W. DYSON. Respectfully informs the public he is continuing the CLEAR!NG-OUT SALE BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, LADIES' AND BABIES' WARE, AT TEMPORARY PREMISES, OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL. r WATERLOO QUADRANT.— ' "" MRS NORMAN'S SCHOOL— Th<» Fourth 1 Quarter of the Year will commence TO-MORROW > Thursday, October 1. I ' — 1 "VTEW ZEALAND HOT SPJiIKGS, MEDICINAL BATHS. THE OHINEMUTU HOTEL, OHINKMUTU, Ist AC Wilson, Proprietor. Coac es leaves Taurans* every Tuefday and Friday morning, returning the same lay. FARB £1 EACH WAY. Forage provided for Horses. ' FOR THIRTY O^^yjXJ SHILLINGS AN UNEXC PTIONAL TITLE GUARANTEED. Beautiful FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, 33 feet frontage by 150 feet depth, with six-roomed Oottaee, in first-class condition, erected thereen. Splendid well of water, fruit trees, &c., &c. ; together with a Fire Insurance Policy of £200, for Subscription Sale on Jhe Art Union principle.-200 members at £1 10a each. All further information, together with tickets, to be had of Mr John F. Churton, High-street. BUY RBO KIT T'S FRENCH BLUE, And see that each bail is wrapped In paper bearing the name of RECKITT. As its splendid quality has caused & host of inferio imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers, Storekeep &c. MONEY LENT OUT for Capi talists on First-class Security at Current rat Interest. No charge made to Lender. £3,000 to lend at 8 per cent, in sums of LSOO and upwards. Sums of L26 and upwards also advanced npon really good security. SHARES, '-': 1 Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares Bought and Sold. J. M LENNOX FOj% SALE, a comfortable Cottage, with two allotments, Jin Hepburn-street, adjoin ing the property of Thomas Buddie, Esq.—Apply to H. Ashton & Son, 31, New Zealand Insurance Buildings OR 8 a LB.— ships Boats and Dingies ; also, a three-ton Fishing Boat. — James Clare, Custom House-street HHHE OCTOBER NUMBER ' -, . . OF THB PRESBYTERIAN CBUSCS NEWS j : IS NOW PUBLISHED, Price — Threepence. To be had of the Publishers, Messrs Upton A Co. gANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is her.by given that the HALF YKVHLY GbjnEaaL MEsTiN^ of the vtoitator* of this hank will be hell In the B*ntti.,g hove. in Auck land, on WiEUMJf.suaY. the 2Ut day of October next, at Noon, for the purpose of r«»ceiving the Repori of the Director* fortbe Half year ending 30th Instant, the Election of a Olrector, and for any o.her busi ness that may b« brought before the meeting. By order of the Boara of Directors D. L. MURDOCH. Inspector, Auckland, September 16,1874. AUCKLAND AND! WAIKATO RAILWAY. A Public Meeting of the Settlers of Papaknra Drury, Wairoa. Puktkohe, and Bombay wi!l be held at Papakura To-MORROW (Friday), 2nd October, at 2 o'clock pm.„ to take steps to urge, upon the ■ overnmetit the d€isirability of at once opening the Line for traffic as far as Drury. WILLI vMH*Y, President Papakura association Papaknra. 28th September, 18 "4 tjp O X 8 A LX. a small Brev/erv *- situated near Auckland, compriring Brewi.!g House, Cellar, Outhouses, &c, with Plant complete Also, good six-roomed Dwehiag-house attached Stock can be had at a valuation. For particulars, apply to J. M * J. MOWBRAY. w Land Agents, 47, Queen-street.



iQiiEAT JUVENILE TRB | ASTON'S REVOLVING CIRCUS ANP TOURNAMENT EVERY AFTETtNOON AND EVENING on ran MARJCET SQUARE, JtfEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, MERCER AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. COAL MINES CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, September 22,1874. Tenders will be received at this office until noon on FRtDAY, the 9th of October next, for the Construe* tion of Six Bridges, one Wharf, and one Concrete Culvert on the Mercer and Newcastle Railway. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland and Newcasde, By order. JAMBS STEWART, District Engineer. JyTOW LANDING, EX BARQUE VIVID, -Uv ' 150 TONS CIRCULAR HEAD POTATOES, In prime order and condition, JAKINS & WILCOX, DURHAM ST ftEET. j -PKK Annual Meeting of tlie Auck |J- land if otal Abstinence Society will be held TO ' MORROW (Wednesday), 3Dth icstant, at 7.30 p.u. t .in -:i;e Temperance Eall. Admission by members' j cares only, which are to bo obtained of any member of the Committee. Dr Mcholson will preside. J. W. CARR, Hon Sec. I:f i m b" 3 c. : M» r .. 250,000 FEET SAWN tfIMBER, ! At the Yard, Britomart Road. | Vessel! loaded with despatch slso, at the Ht*,.-» ! .ifmiil^Whangapoua, j 0. A. 'HARRIS. ' ;— ; —■ —•..; PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE BY AUCTION, AT AN EARLY DATE. SAW-MILL AND BUSH, AT WHANGAPOUA. LAND AT TAURANGA, ETC. GEO. W. BINNEY i VTAB received instructions to sell by -» *■ public auction, at the Corn Exchange, at am early date, All the Bight and Title and Interest of J. S. . Macfarlane in the Mi1' and Bush at Whang* -1 ova, known as Craig's Mill. All the Right. Tit?a, and Interest of J. S. M»«. fariane in Land at Tauranga and certain other Properties held by J. S. Macfarlane M Mortgagee of T. Craig. Full- particulars in future advertisement . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2. AUCKLAND SPRING RACE MEETING. B. TONKS Sr CO. HAVE been instructed by tbe Committee of the A.R.C. to sell, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, | The Grand Stand, Bar, Booths, Gates. Cards. TO-MORROW. v FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. AT THE CORNER MART, At 11 O'Clock, 2 tons Oamaru Flour 250 bags Potatoes, ex Tien Tsin, from Hobart Town ; upset price, L 9 10s . Beef, Pork, Candles, Sardines, *o. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE ARTHUR'S MART. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys^Ducks, t Geese, &c PRODUCE—IO tons American Flour, 3 tona Canterbury Flour, Bran, Meal, Bacon >- utter, Canterbury Cheese. * GROCERIES-Teas, sugar, Rice, Starch, 60 cases Cressw ll's superior .Tanas Almonds HOUSBHoLD FURM URE AND EFF Weighing Machine, S-ales and Weights Counter Weighing Machine, Clocks Larue Pannelled, Counter, Brushware. H»raware &c. ■' ... { , TO-MORROW^Friday), OCTOBER 2. ELEGANT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE PIANOFORTE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Removed to the Mart for Convenience of Sale. 8-Subscribers baye received in- Jls. structions from a gentleman who Is leaving the Colony to sell at the Rcoms, Fort-street. To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'olock, ■ ELEGANT OR A WING-ROOM SUITE of Fashion , able Design, comprising- Couch, Six Chairs and 'J wo Fasy Chair*, Walnut (much carved, UD holiteredin crimson stfk rep); excellent Rose wood Cottage PIANOFORTB, Carpets Fend m md Kir ßi on*. Dining Chairs. ChiflonnWre Oilcloth Matting, Loo Tables, Cane ?eS Chain; Clock, superior Double Iron Bedsteads - Handsome Rimu R dstead, Washstauds and S„ f ,I,r»'V T^' es Halr Mattresses, BlanWs Toilet Mirrors, Curt«in Poles I Perambulator, Lamps, Dinner Crockery, Slipper , Bath Meat Safes, Large Colonial i-ven, Cook-' ,o tog Stove, Cooking Utensils, &a, *p, a j^Ai-jilW SAMUEL COCHRANE 4 SON, Auction*^!-* .