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Thirty-one Deaths on the ship Douglas.

• fIUJBBTOT. Thuaay ; i, 9 was towed in late last mglit She had a very j placed m i]« there was muc h sickness > P/fAdren, with thirty-one deaths, W\ 1 measles and hoopiDg-cough. S«LSlS^Btill^der treatment.

DUNEDIN.

. This day. , flw . f fia le of the new season sugar, A{{b6 SL realised £28 15s j finest brew tf'^lSS- fine yellow, £31 10s to SW. finest'yellow, £33 5s ; finest fH4'lo/to£3s; finest snowdrop, fi^ZSoi Mr G. M. Bell's Waimea # .at East Tairei yesterday, the were for cows, Queen of Butter s ?Enby realizing 325 and 290 guineas $• lv Both were knocked down to Pitching, for Joseph Clark, ■of Moa i!'(Sle realised 4600 guineas. The $ uprising about 460 acres, was sold $Jranging from Lls to'L2o per acre. 'fwas the most important ever held The breeders of the North M Canterbury were well represented. r., .i g0 had buyers. The whole herd Cred for New Zealand J. and A. fU report prime beef 40s to 45s ; me ■ ud inferior 30s to 35s ; prime cross ffmutton, 6d per lb. j ditto merino, 5d fltfrrazing market remains firm. Wheat ~r e enquired for; milling samples 5d to ?SI. medium and inferior, 4s 3d to 4s 6d ; f Heed, 3s 6d to 4s ; malting samples of fiiy sdto 5s 3d ; medium and inferior, 4s jjfd' oats cont™ue scarce at 5s 3d to

DIOCESAN CHORAL FESTIVAL.

I m third anniversary of this important ■Lh re-tmion took place last evening at Bfftol's Cathedral Church, and passed off I!,{successfully. There were not less th an II Spersons present, while the singers num- I yi]s j comprising all the choirs incor- I 'M in the Choral Association, viz , St. ■ Tst. Matthew's, St. Mary's, St. Sepul m ?Sfc Mark's. All Saints', St. Peter's, One- B M,Epiphany Chapel, Newton, and Trinity K'toeh, North Shore. The assisting clergy, I Centered and left the church in proces- I 1 were as follows:—Revs. F. T. Baker, B£b>; w- Tay]or. Whau > T- Scott» Cor° mjk\; I- C. Brady, Te Awamutu ; F. C. jlilojd, Hamilton ; J. Bates, North Shore ; ■ i j Haßsard, St Matthew's ;, C. M. Nelson, ■ SPaal's: B. T. Dndley, St Sepulchre's ; G. IftosaD,•-CM.S. ; F. Gould. Otahuhu ; A ■ s,Pnrcha3, Onehunga : Dr. Kidd, V. Lush, I limes; Dv. Kinder, St John's College, and I te Eight Rev. the Lord Bishop of Auckland. I Heobjeoliof the gathering being to sneour- I aeand improve congregational singing in I fta cbniuhes of the dioceses, a special I doral Betvice of selected chants, hymns, I iiftenis, &c, had been prepared, for the I (waon, and well practised by the united tloirs. The consequence of this attention iisttatthe singing last night went exceed ingly well. MrJosejh Brown, organist of Matthew's, acted as precentor, while Mr Gen V, Brown, organist of St Mary's, JbmD, officiated at the organ. The follow ing was .the arrangement of the choral pmiionof the serrice, which was printed !oitbeAtßociation by Messrs Eeed and Brett, uJpblished at the nominal price of 6d by HwiUpton and Co. :—Processional hymn, . "fijjjdscme feet we press " (the words tjEnCorbet Singleton, aird music by G. A Mirfirren); preces and creed (Tallis) ; Paklstand 122 nd, double chants (J. Mm)} 149 th. double chant (J. Turle) ; 15(i,ffiigle chant (P. Humphreys) ; Cantate Dmino, Bingle chant (Dr. W.Hayes) ; Deus ; misereatnr, single chant (T. Purcell); hymn 'kforeiermoD, " Lord of the worlds above " Ws by Dr. J. Watts, music by Eev. J. DtfweDjjNunc dimittis, single chant (G. A. lefarren) ; recessional hymrj, " Angel Hicamr singing" (words by Eev. F. Pott, ■m by ArthurS. Sullivan). The service was stoned by the Eev. C. M. Nelson and the fc.A. 6. Purchas. The first lesson was albytheKev. F. C. Lloyd, of Hamilton, ■J'tiie. second lesson by the Eev. E-. S. Nrd. The anthem was, "The heavens ;ie telling" (Haydn), recitative, trio, and itns, The Bermpn, preached by the Eight : 'ET.Bishop Cowie was suited to the occa ; Hffl, beiEg a discourse explanatory of the •ipwd benefit, and upholding the continu- Jj* of choral services. The offertory, m amounted to £15 '6s lid, was I wW-.to the St Paul's' new organ fund. . J»H accident or design whicH placed the i m Dimittis" immediately after the I Won? The recessional hymn concluded "festival, which was over by about a wto nine, Mr Brown may be congra ®y on the proficiency with, which the WS was marked. The psalma and chants in excellent style, the time ff.es:Preß?ion being pretty nearly perfect. Z >as specially noticeable in the "Song {Simeon." The opening of Hydn's famous jforaa was marked by indecision, but this ™PPeated,when the singers had warmed to sf^° r y The different voices in the reci .„] Md Wo stood out in capital contrast J™ W«? fell.and steady. Looked at as tta U n the Cnoral Diocesan Festival roe pronounced to be becoming a most fmt and beneficial church re-union.'

THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' BALL.

Jjjwnnal ball of the Licensed Victuallers' Ration took place at the Choral Hall SJWJi and was attended by fully 250 lie J■ gentlemen. The management of \S T Was ent™sted to the following 'W i e;~~ Messrs Gorman (president), C I ?' KeaDe > Grev ' Sealey,' Hum f JJ Koche, Leslie, and Hyett (hon. ary). These gentlemen carried out the to them in a most efficient Sij. ' Bnd a very enjoyable evening was Hj m\ dancing began at half-past nine, fcfti -i. . pt nP Pretty nearly till daylight Cf rains of Mr Tmpey's splendid band. ijk"J*«»ts for ladies were supplied at a INdn "F* Rt the Weßt end Of the nOrth iftt^l' "oile gentlemen could obtain their ofthe "ffi?r tin ß beve*ages at the east end "The arrangements as plete arfi 0 roonis. &C-, were most com thii ' Te Z. { We.heard of no complaint from ftOTjfl^ fertile source. The supper was k,V bJ Mr Stacey, and was laid out tas* eful and liberal manner. The »temaVt were of the best quality» f^oa f a«!>lies to the wines with the kerito, y e champagne, which was not ; k/kt v a n A ota-' After the rattle of knives and Sja;.««sed a little speechifying fol tey'gj^ 1 however, the com f. tw -to have liule sy^pa^y •fiia "W n L. ev]nced decided impatience. ■S, Si the Mayor was in the S, th e^ fl' GTorman, the president, Jr 6 usual i on occu Pied *ne vice-chair. Ktopoaefl 1 and patriotic toasts were we toaat of >iT U J n? nored.* In proposing 1 *fortliß * eveninghis Worship advoca -B.s ,ociation higher aims, and a lmilatJonpf the institution with ? e nanie in England. After S tation s \- rity Bh°old characterise their S option / orship recommended a IT^ortt; ? r P^ding two cows for the tf^miS 8 ted and Destitute Children. ,|3e jg ft ?fponded, admitting the worth J^f^as''^ 8611*^611*8- In proposing pti-tosi Mayor Isaccs referred to the T^ttol oeedin8 s in connection with r^.°%Ui* bought it was a pity that ■ PDlio ■vwr good relations between the athe preßs should ever be dia-

twbed, and he trusted that no further tm o This rZ fl T ld atiße< At the of this remark some one proposed • three cheers for the Eve™ S T l ß) P which given with much enthusiasm. The affair throughout was an unqualified Success

THE EDUCATION RATE.

TME "Capitation fee" of the Education Act appears to be bothering a good many, and some we believe have pakl it who are not liable. Let us briefly explain. There are three rates levied for fiducation in the provmce The "householder's rate" of one pound is to be paid by every person who is a householder. The " non-householder's rate of ten shillings per annum is to be paid^ by every adult male in the province who is not a householder In addition to this is the " capitation fee " for children between the ages of six and fourteen years. This is ten shillings per cnilrt for any number not exceeding four in a family. Any beyond that number are free from the capitation fee. But let this be dis tinctly observed. For any child attending a private school, or being taught by a parent, or tutor, or governess, there is no capita tion fee charged, a certificate from the teacher in charge of the child", pre sented to the collector of the rates, being accepted instead of payment. Again any child _ residing over three miles from a public schooj is also exempt from capita tion fee. This fee is only paid for children between six and fourteen, who are attending one of the common schools of the province, or not receiving any .education at ail.

ALL SAINTS' FANCY BAZAAR.

A FAKCY BAZAAR was opened this afternoon on the ground floor of Vaile's buildings, which has for ita object the very laudable purpose of wiping off the debt of £250 owing by All Saints' Church, Ponsonby. The affair has been looked forward to with great interest for some^ time, and in the district concerned the ladies for the past month have been busy manufacturing articles for exhi bition, which to-day were displayed with that exquisite taste in arrangement for which our ladies of Auckland are so famous. By a joint concession from the National Bank and Messrs Vaile the use of the building was obtained rent free for four days, so that the bazaar will be open to-morrow and Mon day. The work of preparing the building was carried out very expeditiously. Yester day at 5 a.m. all Messrs Vaile's fixtures were in the place, and by 11 a.m. they were all removed. . The work of decoration was entrusted to Mr Hoyte. who has fulfilled his duty admirably. Several friends lent flags to hide the bare walls, and these, intermingled with evergreens, have a very pretty effect. The following ladies were appointed a. committee to arrange details :—Mesdames Edward Owen, G. W. Owen. Mafefield. Devore. F. Quick, Baker. Addey, and Hammond. These were assisted by a gentlemen's committee as follows :— Messrs. P. Quick. Hall, Keee. Addey, Ham mond, Granger. Vaile, Masefield, and Hoytc On" entering the door the visitor finds himself in a vestibule decorated very effectively with ferns, Passing this he arrives at once 'in the thick of the bazaar. All round him he sees stalls profusely spread with the wondrous pro ducts, principally of feminine industry set-off by vasps and fancy glassware. He caDnot, turn where he will, wrest his eyes from the dazzling picture, more especially as behind the stalls bright eyes having tbo attractive influence of loadstars complete the fascina tion which the wares began. Seven of these stalls surround the large room. To-day they were taken charge of as follows, and we presume will remain under the same auspices during the remainder of the fair :—No. 1. Mrs Quick ; No 2, Mrs Edward Owen and Mi-s G. W. Owen ; No. 3, Mrs Devore ; No. 4, Mrs Pery and Miss Langsford ; No. 5, Mrs Ching, Mrs Bayntun, and Miss Crisp ; No 6, Mrs Featon ; No. 7, Mrs Baker, -Mrs J. Dacre, and Misses Jones, Forder, and Collins. A refreshment stall tastefully interspersed with evergreens at the opposite end from the door is attended to with most charming naivete by Mrs Eees, Miss Board man, and Miss Me Tnstray". We have neither time nor space to notice at length the articles exhibited, but some are really excellent in point of workmanship and finish, and although the work of amateurs would be no disgrace to'pro fessional hands. Among the few. which we are able to make special mention of are the following:—A beautiful swing fire screen woiked in wool, presented by Mrs Addey ; elegant mantel-piece fringe worked in wool ; chastely designed work-baskets and brackets, etc, in leather ; a magnificent book of ferns ; a gorgennsTy-dressed" bride doll, presented by Messrs Vaile ; glass case containing Maori pneampment on beach, presented by Mr Vaile; cushion curiously painted with ink; hearthrug or mat of beautiful pattern worked from old rags ; elegant chair with seat and back of woolwork, pre sented by Mips Herries. (This is very valuable and will be raffled) ; set of models of yachts, hygrometers of fancy designs, and models of Maori and English scenes exhibited by Mr Featon. In the centre of the room is a" large Christmas tree burdened with pretty presents. A toilet table may also be seen set out in all the glory of snowy muslin, and seems only to wait the Be linda who, when the fortune of the die is cast which is to decide its owner ship, is to offer her devotions before it and "Call forth all the beauties of herface." Near this a mystic fortune-telling post-office where there are letters waiting for every applicant. Messrs Rees and Devore are the postmasters. When the doors were opened at 2 o'clock a steady influx of visitors poured in, and busi-* ness later on appeared to be brisk. We give the venture our best wishes, and trust it will serve the desired end. Oar representative, on looking in at three o'clock, was told by several bright-eyed damsels that there was a letter for him, and sure enough one was produced, addressed with charminginrlefmite ness, ".Anybody belonging to the Evening Stab." Having received and duly paid for the same, our reporter opened it and found inside the following: " What did Fraser fail to do?- Reed Brett a lesson." The bazaar will be open till 10 o'clock.

THE EVENING STAR THURSDAY, MARHC 2, 1881/



Sho-rtt's TTAin-oTTTiNO Sa loon, three doors below *he Greyhound Fotel. First-class Attention, Civility and Cleanliness.- [Abvt] COPFTCE ! — Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Toffee deserves preference t^ any Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost every g ocery es ablishraent in town and urovince—Advt. WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in Housework.—Apply Mrs .Smart, 72, Grey-stieet. WANTED TO SELL (cheap), a good Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine, owner leaving the colony.—Apply (till Tues day), next Mcßae's, Wellington-street. WANTED, to proceed to Napier, a competent Man to erect a large Bridge.—Apply to D. H. McKenzie, Custom ouae-streefc. h- : WANTED, a few good Hands at the Ottawa Sawmills, WaiukvL WANTED, a good Boatbuilder.-— Apply to James Clare. WANTED, a Cabinet Maker.— Apply to ~8. Rogers, Grey-atreet. j WANTED, a Cook and laundress, with references.—Apply bstween ten and wo to Mrs Nation, St George's Bay Road,- Parnell. WANTED, for an hotel at Coroman del, a Servant. Good wages.—Tor particulars pply at the Aurora Hotel.



RANTED the Public to know.' TTntol „„ ,k, fwt 2? Teaat ftTOBDA.N'B Cafe and I Qrmed *ump Lak » "W^rST'to SEJST^he^Ta Mi.lt.. ; Fsml1 * B«M«k» in Hepbnrn-atteet, con taining seven rooms, well finished, register eratp Bunding 6' LBna Agent ' Insurance TITANTED, a respectable Tad to ■» ~ drive a Baker's Cart.—Apple to ("+ Kpnt Junction Bakery, Newmarket. ' "WANTED, two good Coat Hands. street ~"Apply to H- L- Posseniskie, Tailor, High ly ANTD, good Tailors, trousers Eattray and vest hands- Higheit wages given.- W WAITED KNOWN, that at J. .tJL* -n ?' £ OB™V'sY's- Junction of Grey and Queen- ■ street, Bespoke Tailoring Establishment, nmy be had ' tho best fitting Trousers in Auckland, at 255; hun ureds of patrons to choose from other garments at equa»ly low prices. WANTED, a strong active Girl, as General Servant; no washing. Apply Star office. WANTED, good Tailors ; highest wages given to good Coat Hands.—W. Satfcray. WANTED, to ' LET, a five-roomed House, in Dublin-street, Dedwood. —Apply to Wm. Daw, near Suffolk Hotel. ANTED, the Business Men of Auckland to know UTORDAN has opene d a first-da?.? Hotel and Resturant, Fort-street. Re" chercbe1- dishes, choice Wines, sparkling Ales- Moderate prices. WANTED, in a gentleman's family, a highly respectable elderly Woman ps General Servant. Good wages if. competent.— Apply at the Evening Stab office. ANTED, to Dispose of a Grocery Business dqinf? a Vf./ nice I'ttle trade on ea«y terms.—Apply to F Fenton, City Market. WANTED, an Apprentice by a fist-class Tailoress.— Apply at 41, Grey street. fXJT ANTED, a good Compositor for '* " an evening newspaper ; married man pre fe:/od —Apply Ti.'liyrttpli newspaper, Napier. TX7ANTFD to RENT, a Cottage by ' * a couplo without children.—Apply by Intter, statin? terms, &c, to Z. A, Kvkninci Staii office, Auckland. WANTEP, a good Compositor.— '' Apply at tbo Staii office WANTED KNOWN.—Now sell ing at 8. CVom^es' City Clothing Mart, 20 000 yard* SYDNEY TWEED (slightly damaged by water), at ?s lid and 3s lid per yard. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Ooldif is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Biiildilif? inateriaJs, including ashes, I.oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes), Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. TJjJ r ANTED, the general public to 1 l"iow that W. KTRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rate*. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron -bark Shafts, Bpoke«, and Rfiri-irnm Felloo*. *c. &c "always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand



WANTED KNOWN.--The under signed have always on lmnd a lanje supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal : also.best Cut and Unent "Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house-street, ncit Isa.I"^' Bonded Store. TV. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that J. W A ri> has opened his NEW OIL, C^LOF, GLASS, and PAPKTtHANGiNG WAREHOUSE. Always on hand—White Lead, Oil, Turpentine, Varnishes. French Polish, Brushes, Canvas, Scrim, and every description of Painters' Goods. Glass cut to *ize and carefully packed. A large assortment of new arrived. PAPERIIANGINGS, to be disposed of at low price a, to make ronm for largo stock to anive per Hydnpes »nd Waitnngi ships.— J. WAED, opposite J. and J. Dickey, Queen-street. W .ANTED, three or four respectable Men as hoarders at Wheeler's Board - ing House, Coburg Place, opposite Lome street Hall. Terms, with single bedroom, £1 per week. Bedroom to let with or with out Board. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Koyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruise Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Sccon onfiignment per Jubilee just opened. WANTED KN 0 W~N THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical Watchmaker, *a, Upper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promt>tlj % and to keep the same in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent' Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a month, £6jte. A T~E D ~~K NO W N THAT R. CHALMERS,. PLUMBER AND GAS^ITTER 8, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above ■Q. Stain es. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. Firs* class -work guaranteed. ANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. SALESWOMAN.— Wanted," a first-class Saleswomen.—Apply to J. Cosgrave andCo ~ Queen-street. rpHE TJN DEEBIGNBD HAVE ON BALE PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior.qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.cas&s, and octaves BBANDY— Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case W.I. RTTM— 30 0.p., in hhds and qr.-casks WHISKY — Dunville's. Greenless and Colvillo's, Jameson's Islay, in bulk, and Dunville's and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM —Browning's, in bulk Boord's, Booth's. Burnetts, and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—AdoIphe Wolfe .and Co.'s, quarts and pints GENKV A—Anchor, Nectar de Princes, and Exhibition brands GINGER. WINE, in qr-casks C<-ARi£T— Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St Jullen, &c. MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curagoa, and SarsapwiJla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomper anzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's, Perrier, Jouet's Moet'a Collin's Moselle, quarts and pints ;. • Llndeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, lot growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (\ruscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass's Deventish, Tennet's and Allsop's BOTTLED STOUT—Machen's, Byass's, Blood's and Gulnness's LIME JUIQE CORDIAL, pints and quarts GROCERIES, comprising Belmont, Stearine, Ozo kerit, Fields and Parafin Candles, Crushed loaf Sugar, Bennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines &o, ■ TEAS and STJGAKS KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGARS—No 2 H.S.'in 600 boxes, La Caobas, Al bsurne, Aquila de Oro, and Alonzo Careche TOBACCO —Bagland Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon.Childrey, Prairie Flower, Bicycle, &c. PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, and red stone color, genuine ground, and Nos 1 and 2, White Lead, Red Lead, White Mine, .Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints. Patent Driers OILS— Baw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drum«, Downer's Kersosene. NOBLE and HO A RE'S VARNISHE3— Oak Varnish, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, and Bolt ltupe. Spun yarn, and Hambroline All Long Flax, Canvas, Woolpacks, Scrim Muntz Metal, 16 to 220z CompositioniNails for ditto Hoop Iron. Jin, 18 W" G. Beat Cast Steel, Hematite Iron. JVROWW. OAMPBTTT. * Ho!



"VU~ ANTED, 100 dozen Eggs weekly. * * —Apply to J. Turteliope. Grey-street. TIT ANT ED known that a terribla .■ ~. slaughter is now being perpetrated in • Waken*eld-street in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as wHI be seen by advprtisement.—Garrett Bros., Dublin House, Wakefie.lrl-street, Auckland. npO LET, the Premises now in the -*? occupation of Mr A. Asher, Chapel-street North, containing 11 rooms. Possession can be piven t the end of next week.—Awp'y to A. Asher, a oth ier, Queen-street. T^HB Master of St. Matthew's ■ School will open Evening ClafseS" in the hchool-room from 7 to 9 p.m. on MoDdays. TtfSsjflaya. Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Extras: Latin, Freaeh. Geometry. — For further information apply at fls* School. T OST, yesterday afternoon, a small -*-* Gold Locket, with" a baby's likeness inside — The finder will ba rewarded .by leaving it at the STARofflcs. LABTES' COLLEGE, opposite St. Matthew's Church —Tuition in Mcdel and Crayon Drawing-, Paintinjr, and making "Wax Flowers. Music lessons twice a we-*, hy Mr Lsmbeii, Professor of Music Dancing from 3to sp.m on Saturdays. All oilier branchps *ece:sary for a sound education carefully attended to. Vacancy for a Boarder. POINT RTTSSELL G-OLDMIF ING COMPANY (LIMITED). . The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will bfi held in the Company's Office, Sbortland-street, on WFDNE3DAY. the 23th instant, nt 2 o'clock p. m. P>nsi7)>«,s : To receive the Directors' Repoii and Balance-fcheet, and to elect anew Board of Directors. ROBT. SOMMEItVILLK, ■ . Secretary. SnortUrid-strnot. Anckland, October 20, 1874 BISMARCK ARD IFBENCH REi'UBLTC OOT/D MTNTTO COMPANY.* (REGISTERED.) The Annual Gpneral Meeting of Shareholders will he hold in the Large Knom of the New Zealand Insurance Company's TRuildinps on FRIDAY, the 30th- day of October, 1874. ,at 2 o'clock p.m. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet, and to fleet a new Board of Directors, in ac cordance with the rules. ROBT. SOMMERVILLE, Legal Manager. ShortUrd-strect, Auckland, October 14, 1574. BIBMAP.CK A.NL* FRENCH REPUBLIC GQLDWfNTSG COMPANY, (REGISTERED). A Call (the r,th) of F.ichtpence (Sd) per Share has this day be,pji made by the Directors, payable to the Mannper, at the Company's "fiiee, Shortland-street, on or before "Wednesday, the 11th day of November, 1874. ROBT. SOMMEEVriXTS, Legal Manager. Shorlland-fit.rcet, Auckland, October 14, 1874. AUCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA.



29th JANUARY, 1875. ALL - COMEPS GIG RACE : For FouroiredOigs, »ny doßf-rintion Prize, £50, and 5 silver medals i>re:ented by Mr R. Grattan. Course : Three miles, with on* turn. Each boat to have a separate tn n hnny. Kntues to be mnxle on the night of general enti y. Fee, £2 10s. THOri. HENDEIL3ON, .Tun. , Hon. Sec. AUCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. 29th JANUARY, 1875. TRADTNG VE CSRL RACE-: Tor Trading Ve.ss.els (Brigantine<', Schooners, and Ketches), 25 tons regi'ter ar.d upwards. Prize, £30 with a sweepstake of £5 adrfed. THO3. HENDERSON, Jttn., Hon Sec. KAUWAERAFGA SCHOOL DISTRICT. Wanted^ aHKATVTKj* OfTER for the Kauwaeranga Boys' School. AppHcationß and testimonials to be i ent to Mr Bony, Advertiser oflice, Grahatnstown, on or t bcfore noon, on the 31st October. MESSRS FISHER & Co. Imve great pleasure In informing their customers that all meats will be reduced to the following prices, viz.: — Roast Beef, 7d per Ib. Legs of Mntton, Cd do do Boiling Beef, sd,- do do. LOST, yesterday, between Vincent-street and Shortland Crescent, a Parse containing money— The finder will lie handsomely rewarded on leaving the aanie at this office. PATBICK McVEIGH, Wakefield-streot, returns his sincere thanks to his friends who kindly assisted him at the late fire. FOUND, on Saturday last, by a lad in the Telegraph Offioe, a Money Order. Owner can have same on payment of expenses.—Apply office of this paper. fiEORGE D. BURKE, Bellows Maker, XX returns his grateful Thanks to those kind friends who assisted in removing hia st ock at the late fire in Wakefield-street. j\|^ TpOR WAITARA" The Taranaki S.N Go's s s. "SfcaflßaaSfc1 Go-ahead, A . D McGit,i,tvray, Commander, from Onehtraga, TO-MORROW (Saturday), 24th in&t.at 9 a.m. ' For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY. Auckland : Or, A BARNES, Onehunga. "L^ XT' OE KAIPAEA, J^^, X 1 (Calling at all Stations). The Schooner <E*-\taixatl\\jai Will sail as above To-morrow (Saturday), the 24th instant Tor freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL, Custom-house-street. J^O. 3 A.lt. VOLUJSTTEEEB. Club Rifle Match, TO-MORROW (Saturday) at 2 p.m sharp. Ranges 200, 400, 500 yards : five shots at each range-. ARTHTTR MORROW, Captain Commanding. ■i ■* ~ i MISSING-. — A Crimean Medal Liigion of Honour, a Turkish and a Distin guished Medal. Supposed to have been left with some party in Auckland. The owner will feel oblio-ed by their being left at this office. * T" O OARPFNTSES.—Wanted, a gond Hand for the country.—J. SheohaD, Jun., IS'elson-streot. JSND OEICKET CLUB. Special Practise at North Shore Ground TO MORROW (Saturday). Boat leaves 230p m. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. The Monthly Inspection Parado will bo held in the Drill-shed, This Evening, at 7.30 p.m. By order A. P. HOB3STE, Secretaiy. AUCKLAND Rill c ASSOCIATION. , Next Prize Meeting on ttie 3rd, sth and 6th Novem ber next. Entries to be made by THURSDAY the 29th instant, with either of the Hon. SecretaJes or Mr J. C. Davies. Prizes oh \lavr at Kohn Bros. A. DEVORE ) „ J. HYETT f Hon. Sees. October 23.1874. "008 SALE,' a comfortable Cottage, J- .; with two allotments, in Hepburn-atreet, adjoin ing the property of Thomas Buddie, Esq.—Apply to I- *'htim & Son» 31. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. "pi OR SiA-ZiBL-^Ship's mm trftis!



'-pjBW SPBING GOODS. NE|W DRESIS^ MATERIALS: H. ATKIFS, HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT. NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DEESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLOKED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES 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 Largo Stock DREBB MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLOEED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are uh usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to g elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLA.CK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept ill Stock, which always give, satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK or PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, 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, Quilt*, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be clewed out at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT * Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IK GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND IMPORTED. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR, CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIBS, SCARFS, &o, H. AT KIN 8, (Lats Hat and Honkyman).



pitttfCE OF WALES THEATER THIS (FKIBAY) EVENING, OCTOBER 23. " t BENEFIT OF MISS ADELAIDE STONEHAM,' Assisted by THE GPNTEEMEN AMATEURS OF AUCKLAND. ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD. Act (Comique) .. Mr C. Verner DUEL IN THE DARK. Dress Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2s; PU, Is. Doors open afchalf-past 7; commence at 8. pA R JST BL L HALL. E, C L A I X' 8 CELEBRATED MAGNET TROUPE Will give a •GRAND VARIETY CONCERT ON MONDAY EVENING, October 20, FOR THE BENEFIT OF JOHN BROWN, Who met with a severe accident at the Saw mill, Mechanics' Bay. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Captain Leßoy, Officers, and Members of the Naval Brigade- Volunteers. A QUADRILLE P A R T 7 After the performance. . See Day bills! Prices of Admission :—Front Seats, 2s 6d ; Back Seats, Is. J^ FANCY BAZAAE In Aid of ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, Pokson'by .Road, Will be held in the NATIONAL MART; QU B EN-8 TEEET ' To commence on THIS DAY (FRIDAY), October 23. At 1 p.m. ; and be continued on SATURDAY* ON MONDAY A GIFT AUCTION will be held to clear off the balance of Goods unsold. Band in attendance. Admi<sion, Is ; Children, Cd. QCCIDENTAL SWEEPSTAKE ON THE MELBOURNE CUP! The LAST RWEF.P.STAK"FS previous to DHAW ING takes place on FRIDAY, 23rd of October, MONDAY, 26th, WEDNESDAY, 28th, and F.RIDAY, 30th. EDWARD PERKINS. "RELIABLE INDEMNITY Against Loss by Fire secured toPolicy-helders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY o* NEW -ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES, Characteristic features of the Company. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices- 25, Queen-street. rji O B ,XJ I L D E E S. Tenders will be rece.ved by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, 24th instant, for the Erection of the new Union Bark and Offices at Grahamstown. Plans, *c, at my office on and after TUESDAY, 13th instant. P. BERAPATF, 1 Architect, rff~O BUILD ES 8. Tender* will be received until Noon of the 24th inst, for 'he Erection of a Building at the corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. Plans, &c., at my office. RICHARD REALS, Architect^ THATEELET TEAMWAT, COROMANDEL. Superintendents Office, Auckland, 19th October, 1874. Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on SATURDAY, the Tth November, for the Con struction of the yf averley Tramway, Coromandel, Plans, Specifications, frc, may be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Coromandel. Intending Tenderers will be shown over the line on Thursday, the 22nd instant; and on Monday, 26th instant. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. WAIKATO RAILWAY PURCHASE OP SLEEPERS. The undersigned ia ready to Purchase Sleepers for tbe Mercer and Newcastle Railway. Those who are willing to supply them can obtain printed Conditions and Specifications upon application to the District Engineer, Thames, the Resident rand Assistant Engineers, in the Waikato District, or from the Officers Commanding Engineer Volunteer Militia. "* *% JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. Auckland, October 16,1874. TO STONEMASONS AKD O T HE R S. STONE CULVERT. Tenders will be received until 4 mm. on TUESDAY, 27th inst, for making a Stone Culvert across the Park Eoad. Particulars to bo obtained from the under igned. There will be other work to be done in con nection with the Culvert.



HHHE EDEN BLECTIONV M* BEES will address the Elector; of Edeo TMIS EVENING, October 23, at 7.50, at the, Bchool-room, Mount Albert. Auckland, October 17,1874. _ XT E W PEEMISIS. CONTINUATION OF SALE AT REDUCED PRICES IN THE ' * NEW PBEMISES, Adjoining Messes. T. and S. Mobsjn's, QUEEN-STREET. S. &* ST. R. VA I LE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, NOON. JUNCTION HOTEL, EPSOM. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr R. Gwynne, who is removing to the_ Waikato, to sell by auotion, at the Juaction Hotel," Epsom, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon, The remainder of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EiTFJiCTiS, consisting of—Parlour. Dining room, Bedioom. and Kitchen Furnicure, Ac, a Suite (in gre-n damask), .Large Loo Cedar Table, Large Mahogany Sideboard, Cane Chairs, Staffed Chair 3 and Couches, Fanders, Fire Irons, Oilcloth, Matting, Blirtts, Squire and Bound Tables, Wood Bedstead:-,' Child's Cot. Washftand, Toilet Sets, . Kitchen utensils. Tubs, &c. Washing Machine and Mangle . Chaff-cutter, with Horse Gear A lot of Sundries. Also, A Good Piano. TUESDAY,' OCTOBER 27, At 11 o'clock. EXTENSIVE SALT? by Auction of Preserved Mea's, Soups, General Ship's Stores, Iron Tanks. Groceries, Oilman's Stores, Vest* Matches, Wrapping Papers, 4c, &0. Particulars in future paper. E.- & H. ISAACS, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27. , iron Verandah, 140 feet, shop front, about 140 feet. national mart, b. ton k s & co. HAVE been instructed to sell on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, Large Verandah at National Mart, about 140 feet, covered with' Galvanised Iron and lately erected Shop Windows in Queen and Wyndham-atreets, about 140 feet FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. THE Subscriber has received in ■! stmctions to sell, at the Corner Mart, Queen and Wyndham-streets, on Friday,. November 6, at half-past 12 o'clock in the afternoon, All that Piece or Parcel of LAND, containing 400 acres, more or less, being Allotments 123,124, 125, 126, 127, and eastern portion of 198, situate in the parish of Owhiwa, in the County of Marsden. GEORGE SIBBDT, Auctioneer. : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. HOBSON'S BRIDGE BREWERY* . NEWMARKET. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Wednesday, November 4, at 12 o'clock, 11 Allotments on the Epsom and Domain Roads, being the frontage of the Hobson's Bridge Brewery Allotment, two minutes walk from Newmarket. Deferred payments. Flans and particulars at -the Auction Mart SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. ELLERSLIE! ELLEBSLIEI ELLERSLIE !. TOWNSHIP OF ELLERSLIE, ADJOINING BAIIiWAY STATION. .ft-TONES'* GO. HAVE been instructed by Jtf. Qrahame, Ksq , to sell on Friday, NovembW 13, at 12 o'clock noon, at Bmnswlck Mart, ALLOT M E N T S IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ELLERSLIE, Adjoining Bail way Station and fronting Panmure Boad. The Township of Ellerslie is one of the most 'charming localities in our beautiful suburbs, and com bines everything that can please the eye and invigorate the body. While sufficiently distant from town to ensure pure country .air. the facilities of railway traffic enable the heart of the city to be reached in a few minutes, and season tickets can be obtained at very low rates The view from the estate maybe described as almost'boundless, extending to the Manukau and Wairoa Ranges, and embracing every variety of scenery. The soil.is unexceptionably good. Pure water rosy be obtained with ease, and the residents will be clear of the enormous and rapidly-increasing taxation of thd city. JSTPlani at Auctioneers'.