THE DIOCESAN SYNOD.

RITUALISTIC PRACTICES.

. Mm meeting of the Synod yesterday Dr £* ■hL and Mr R. C. Wood were appointed - PordS, in the Bishop's Court. The Rev ' 'fH Nelson, Messrs Pierce, Gordon, W. \ §. gslin g ( Boardman, Dyer, and Doonin riaopointed a committee to enquire into fetj* oreseot state of parochial endowments. f Afflotion bytheßev R. Hassard requiring / «rv candidate for the office of synodsman f J_n a declaration that he is a communicant I »« after discassion, withdrawn. A bill to 1 mend statute No. 2, for the election of !™_dsmen, was advanced a stage. It was solved that the Standing Committee keep f tbe'supply^ Prayer-books. It w ,„ s Solved tnat grants from the Home Mr dS i 011 Zi towards fe building of churc'.. ea- The iJte on High Church practice waa then Itemed. Mr Lusk opposed \ Ar Boardman's Z^ mf bfulK° nr:d that *he power Sold h9 kft Wlth the Bishop.-Dr. parchas thought it w ot ,ld be bette / f 6 *_ the peace and, quietness to withdraw )B i,tiona DdaP ep-dment.—Mr Cadman spoke Strongly agair_ g fc innovations. It was time should protest against ritualism, and !».*. principle maintained by the House iOi^'jiions, that ritualists should not be jetted like the cuckoo to lay their eggs £| nests of others. They should build /jjarohes for themselves. The Revs. C. M. i jfelson, Dudley, and Hassard, had spoken as j^3?.seyand Newman did in the outset, fljytried-o Inll[all feeling by assurance that there was nothing unusual.—Mr Hughes deprecated the motion _is unnecessary. No chinch in Auckland carried on ritualistic practices. No tangible instance-of such had lea adduced, and he thought it was quite to move when some congregation made B coi-pJai_-.— Mr J. D. Jackson approved generally of the remarks made by Mr Hughes. Inrning to the East was not a Romish practice, bat one observed by early Christians. !_„_. Key. Mr Hall agreed with the spirit j jf jj r Boardman's amendment. Complaints I ye -5 being made by congregations regarding innovations. He specified the practice of {jining to the East, which was commenced liy the early Christians, who were just emerg i ing from heathenism and superstition. The r whining monotonous tone of voice where the I jerrice was intoned was offensive. Any man who addressed him in such a way he iho-ld regard as a professional beggar. | jj c also referred to the Choral Festival, ' |: ad considered the practice such as natu- I ally led people to be fearful for the I Krions results that might follow.—Arch -1 deacon Maunsell considered that it was I ng_t that there should be differences of [ (minion and of practice, and maintained the I jghtofthe clergy to some freedom of will. f He did not think the charges made had been ■ ; established. Those against St. Sepulchre's he concluded were groundless. j_f e could not see any harm in congregations singing a I comm--ion hymn, or in go__g on their knees I to do so if they chose. 'The services of St. j Pauls were also adr_ ira bi y conducted. He j objectedhowever^ o the "Eastern position," whsre the Ole^gyjuan turned his back on the congregation it was a violation of the recent 4xm_„ the Privy Council.—Major Tisdale, «ft member of the vestry of St. Paul's ifp-diated the charge of improper practices I ii connection with that Church. He thought : le Bishop might safely be entrusted with I lie duty of checking any improprieties in I the Church[service. —The Rev C. M.Nelson E MkedDr Maunsell and other gentlemen who i! lid taken np the defence of the clergymen : ii.;__d been attacked. He protested . jga__t the attempt to create discord between | Mergy and people. Mr Doonin was glad ttemattef had been brought up. He said tawasa great feeling of dissatisfaction, and awatainty in the mind of the parish vmiSt Matthew's as to what would come sat le thought that turning to the east mai ray silly practice, and that the clergy - aafibo thought more of turning to the e~__ of hurting the feelings of his con ation had not a very large mind. | Dr i H-d considered that the discussion was a I pwf ~of. the necessity for doing some ! %.'. He did not think they need antici : P»te_iy'-erious difference. It was desirable, | bowever; that the customary modes of con : facting worship should be adhered to.—Mr ' 6.P.-Pierce and Mr Upton spoke against Mr n-dman's motion and the amendment, and Mesas Williams and Gordori for it.—Mr -Mrdman here said that although he was BMed that his amendment would be j - ttrried "by a large majority, yet for l^flie.iaker, of peace and quietness he I *o.ldTrithdraw it.—The Rev. C. M. Nelson ■ iWosed the withdrawali asking that it should » »negatived ; but upon being put the with | ™*»lwag carried by a majority of 22.—The I Eihop was satisfied there was no necessity E ___e. m°^on > --d" that i 1 a clergyman in | Wncedanylpractice repugnant to bis.con-. K^-n? he wtiuld at the request of the ak SAop 'discontinue it or resign. 11. M Synod then adjourned till Monday.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

. (Before Thoma. Beckham, Esq., EM.) "* ' , . A RIOTING SEAMAN. I #«_.Butterby was found drunk last I J** in Queen-street by Constable Naugh f%vtA fined 10s; ~ -ASSENT IN BODY AND MIND. j :jJ~^Bitterby and Charles Brown were i charge of committing a , J™** of % Merchant Shipping Act by I "Beating t_| m selves without leave from the . ""Pwoldge on the 23rd instant. j™°n<W pleaded guilty. U/^-Wptaia said this was not the first ; J themen left the ship at eight o'clock, «"**flaid not know what had become of JJ» mitilhe found them in the hands of /j!pe,.,-iIHe-did not. wish to press the Snf*M-:_JB wanted to sail this evening for* "jSnoa; rr- ' . (B tt OM^P Bave the prisoners a lecture of their conduct, and ll* "^d them to four weeks' imprisonment ..^Jiardlabour, or to be confined until the ' ?«u» Was ready to receive them. I»• , , LOSSO^IHEMOEY. tW*v • ars* field> al™s Wild, was charged Ci ? Va §rant Act with making use of |^««i_iiage in William-street on the i fef 6"* could not remember. ■He would \ Buewn that prisoner was a notorious i v»^? r' had been convicted ten times Jojni offences. ~; , *'*biu^-.^BPWBda^£ine|o- £5 on prisoner, n?*™ 9 of a montil's imprisonment THE INNOCENT BABY, '_? Graevmrtz > °n remand, was ** InfJni 8!.-, 11? on a charge of assaulting MS. C "of s"san Wilkinson on the ~fi npl a,German. pleaded not guilty. caild -u^' Jsed t0 sem S prisoner ill-use Mes 0 { th *£\ shook it violently, and the % t „s* ly were continual. It was V^^a and in a filthy condition.. ••ragtg-^Pectable witness deposed to the -■^chiifi ' ? tof the prisoner towards the kjk K._ri_T Was but five months old. t^t to v •Btated that the cllild waß ll JH-^ in a most emaciated condi- BierZ ( te. Wßßhed before he saw it;' __P?'Bt3 y greatly neglected, and B_*»na-»ni v! d bruises on its face pm^p,^ 1 were evidently caused either liSfiS de^nce made a rambling in- Bfe^Tl^ I*' *° the effect thet he had I fc' of it-inrlu, child ' and that i* as the I s^ws2 er,-7 ith whom he cohabited. ■ l_lbaß6and « 8 , that prisoner's conduct IJX Q' T l m the extreme. He had ■%^ BfelT^ 8, case of Buch revoltins I >ft* >Hh L llV6d _n i-famy and open I V* rverl if- mother of that poor I __; i*°ved v*' and its constant I C^viotL «y,ODd a doubt that it 1 M jyjT..ol °ia (prisoner'B) iU-treat ■ •**»,« n o t been for the humane

4ftS_S_3nMP^« hemustpay a Vn e^in d *T *■*"*» and for twh m„Jfi.? oL £l°1° or he imprisoned Worship SUtl^h?? labou? His half nf If «™ ?T tho paid one- BASSE Sr d£or the Lefit °f *£fflHtf_i#_fg_£^ fully L£. M vg-au w»s charged with wil tfffi 1 i allci^sly breaking a panTof Ul^e, in the course of yesterd&v. Sergeant-Major Pardy considered" that the prisoners mind was affected inconsequence of excessive drinking. The case was remanded until Monday. Ihis was all the business*

SAVAGES SINGING HYMNS.

[By Max Adler.] The fact that Watt's hymns have been translated into the Choctaw language and have become favourites with the braves, is perhaps not generally known, but it is never theless a fact. It is very affecting io think of; a noble red man sitting upon aience, and singing, "How doth the little busy bee," while he watches his wife carrying home a couple of bushels of potatoes upon.each shoulder, and wondering if he could swap that squaw for a jug of robus rum. And it is even more touching to imagine the dusky son of the forest chanting, " I want to be an angel," while he dances around a white man who is pinned to the ground with a stake between' his ribs and a bonfire on his bosom. There is something majestic about the In dian. He has not only a poetical and musi cal language, he not only spurns idolatry, but he has immortal longings, and a weakness for snatching other people's hair.

THE ALL SAINTS' BAZAAR.

THIS well-furnished bazaar was well-attended yesterday, and the pecuniary result was £45. This evening's takings and Monday's auction sale should produce very much larger amountß and then the pleasant little church of All Saints, situated on one of the most picturesque of Auckland eminences, will be free from its long-lingering incubus of £250. The contents of the bazaar, especially the fanciful portion of it, unmistakably shew that many hands and hearts have been busy for months past in preparing for this laudable enterprise, and glancing.at the names of the ladies' com mittee, and the ladies who preside at the laderi stalls, named in our last issue, we feel that a great deal of practical sympathy has been brought into harmony with the general wish of the people of Ponsonby, and that the work has its foundation in the heart of tbe locality. The room, recently occupied by Messrs Vaile, in which the fancy and useful goods are deposited, is decorated in the most tasteful manner by a true artist, Mr. Hoyte, whose close acquaintance with the poetic and ' beautiful in the realms of art and nature, has been reflected in the inner arrangements of the bazaar.. The ingenuity of many minds is evident in the variety of ferns, flags, festoons, baskets of flowers, bouquets, cushions, dolls, tables, fenders, Btools, mats, Berlin wool work, screens, macassara, nightcaps, covers, bachelors' pockets, and fathers' purses, glass covered ornaments, shells, crochet-work, pincushions, dove-cots, various models, and every mentionable article of dress, parlour ornament, and domestic utility. Soon after the re-opening this afternoon we took another peep into this fairy retreat, and although there was a considerable shower at the time, which delayed the approach of visitors, the room gradually filled towards the time of our going to press, and should the evening be favourable, being the close of a week, a larger amount of patronage may be expected from persons who have shaken off the dust and cares of the week, and who can enjoy a scene where utility and beauty meet for the further ance of an excellent object —the freedom of the Church—and feel at the same time the exhilirating influence of music. Among the many ornaments and curiosities brought together, and where all are good in their way, it is difficult to make a selection. To-day we noticed particularly a very handsome fender-stand made by Mrs Quick, and orna mented with beads. This is an excellent contribution to tbe bazaar, also a birds-nest with eggs and flowers surrounded with a wreath of roses. We noticed also a very chaste dressing table, which will be raffled for'on Monday evening. A very beautiful box, inlaid with ferns, attracted consider able attention, made by Mr Cobb, of Ponsonby ; also, a fancy stand made by Miss Cobb, which, for a child of three years old, was very remarkable. The Christmas-tree in the centre was loaded with curiosities ; arid a very handsome glass-framed sea-side view of natives by Mr John Vaile was excellently modelled, and as a work of art was marvellous. Mr Cobb's microscopic exhibition attracted a good deal of attention and in its way was unique and instructive, we trust that the friends of All Saints' will be amply compensated this evening for their right-hearted endeavours to have an independent place of worship. Mr McOomish's band will be attendance this evening. On Monday the committee will close the bazaar from five -until half past six o'clock, in order to prepare for the auction sale of unsold goods.

THE SHIP ZEALANDIA.

THIS noble iron ship, which is new putting out fher- cargo at the wharf, was built in 1868 at Greenock by Messrs Connell and Co. to the order of Messrs Shaw, Savill, and Co. She is 215 feet long deck measurement, and 2S»O feet overall. Her breadth of beam is 33 feet, and depth of ■■ hold 21 feet. She is built on very graceful lines, and in addition has the look, of an exceed ingly powerful vessel. That she is a very fast sailer is shown by her rapid run of 28 days from the Cape of Good Hope, which we expect has very seldom if ever been beaten. From the longitude of Cape Otway, the other .side of Tasmania, she ran to the Three Kings in five and a-half days, a wonderfully fast passage. The first; voyage of the Zealandia was made to Canterbury, where she arrived in 84 days with 500 single women on board. Going home she accomplished the distance in the same time as when running out. Her next voyage was to the same port, and this time the run out was made in 88 days. On the homeward passage a fearful cala mity occurred. When in long. 104 W. lat(ss S. a fearful gale was encountered which had most disastrous results upon the ship, which: was brought by the lee, and the sea making a clean breach over her, Captain White, who was in command, was washed . overboard and drowned, together with Mr Kennaway, a saloon pas senger, and the second cabin-steward. The same sea swept the whole length of the saloon, washing- everything away including state -rooms, fittings, and tables. The decks were also swept, the second cabin flooded, arid the ship: finally laid on her beam ends. She was like this for 36 hours. After she was righted, and under command of chief officer, bore'up for Valparaiso for. temporary repairs. Prom I Valparaiso she reached home in 84 days. She next sailed for Otagp under the command of Captain Carrey with 512 immi grants on board. This time the voyage to Invej-cargil was made in the short Bpace of 72 days. The home run. she did in 84 days Her last voyage was to Dunedin again under Captain'Currey-with 203 immi grantsi This Voyage the runs were 89 and 96 days. It will .->. thus be ( seen that her present ran is her longest with one exception, out of five. -, The saloon accommodation of the Zealandia is very complete. The cabins are spacious and well ventilated. The saloon

iSm l*ed IV tokens manner. The I Panelling is white, with teakstancbions and ! Mty saloon passengers, . The 'tween-decfe.- S'rtfT1 to those of the Miltiades. hi W ?l SFSSKS appliance that science has suppliedl to» modern first-class vessels. fZ,, -l^ btf. dtf the third officer for the toregoifag particulars. Mr. Peterson, the chief officer, was chief officer in the Celestial <_ueen, which visited this port two years

CRICKET.

(PER PIGEON EXPRESS.)

A Cricket.match, eleven .versus thirteen Colts, was played at.Mr-Graham's around at Jiillerslie gardens this afternoon. It "is the first match played on the ground, and is also the opening match of the Auckland' Cricket Club. Owing to the Uncertain condition of the weather there was not such a large; attendance as Was expected. A capital Wicket was pitched in the centre of the ground, where the turf is beautifully levelled and well laid down The out-fielding was rather rough but the wicket played capitally. The gardens are beginning to look very pretty, and on the opening day, the 9th November, will doubtless prove a great source of' at traction to the citizens. There was a large number of visitors on the ground. The turf is acknowledged to be the best in the province. The Colts won the toss, and elected to go to the wickets first, Buckland and Cotton bowling, both very well. ' ' ' , The following is the score :— Colts.—First Innings?. Ryan, b Buckland ... ... ... 11 Abraham, b Buckland ... ' ... 0 Wilerton, run out ... ...' ... 2 Gleeson, st McLean... ... ... 1 Western, c Bates ... ... ..'. 0 Nolan, b Buckland ... « ... ... _ Philson, b Buckland ... ... 5 Rees, riot out... ... ... 19 Dashwood, b Buckland ... ... 0 Browning, b Cotton... ... '" 0 Connell, b Cotton ... ... .['. q Three more to go in. W. Philson, hit wicket ... ' ..^i g |Caldwell, run out 1 Curtis, b Cotton ... ..." ... j> Rees, not out ... 20 Extras ... ... ... 23 Total 59 _ The Eleven.— Fibst Innings. Davies, not out 15 Garland, b Connelll... ." 0 jgjMills, c Rees "' 1 Abraham, b Caldwell ... ~. 0 McLean, not out n s_Sßye ;.; ;;.; ;;; x 17 for 3 wickets. Yates, Buckland, Mowbray, Cotton, Lacon, and Coates to go in. I■•' -■

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WA N TED, 50 Navvies for the Katpara Railway. Wages, from £2 to £2 8s per week,-Apply at the Works, Riverhead. WANTED, a smart Youth.— Apply at St Mil-go Cafe, Queen-street. \X7ANTED, a good Carpenter for ▼ V the country.—Apply on Monday morning at M. H. Roe's office, Onstom-housc-street. TX7 ANTED, four I? hinglers'".— * f Apply to William Cameron, Builder, Wakefielrl-street. WANTED, one or two Miners,—Apply early at No. 14, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, an efficient Saleswoman ; also, a strong Boy.—Apply to M. and C. Milne, Cheapside House, Queen street. WANTED, a young Man as second Cook.-Apply Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria street. WANTED, a good Compositor for an evening newspaper; married man pre ferred —Apply Telegraph newspaper, Napier. WANTED, a good Compositor.— Apply at the Stab office. WANTED KNOWN.—Now sell, ing at S. Ccom yes' City Clothing Mart, 20.000 yards SYDNEY TWEED (slightly damaged by water), at 2s lid and 3s lid per yard. 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 house-street. WANTED, a good Boatbuilder.— Apply to James Clare. WANTED, a Cabinet Maker.— Apply to H. Rogers, Grey-street. WANTED, a Cook and laundress, with references.—Apply between ten and wo to Mrs Nation, St George's Bay Road, Parnell. WANTED to SELL (cheap), a Family Residence in Hepburn-street, con taining seven rooms, well finished, register grate, large, range in kitchen, water laid on.-rPor particulars' apply to F. L. Prime, Land Agent, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, two good Coat Hands.. —Apply to H. L. Posseniskil6, Tailor, High street. ANTED KNOWN, that at J. S. Cobltsy's. Junction of Grey and Queen street, Bespoke Tailoring Establishment, may be had the best fitting Trousers in.Auckland, at 255; hun dreds Of patrons to choose from other garments at equally low prices. WANTED,, a strong active ; Girl;'-'as General Servant; no washing.— Apply Star office., "■ ' ■'- '.' 0 JJ' WANTED, to LET, a five-roomed House, in Dublin-streiet, Dedwood. -—Apply -to Wm. Daw, near Suffolk Hotel. -TKT ANTED KNOWN, "that D. T?Y Goi/die is prepared to supply all'kinds of _imber and other Building materials, including ashes, Ifoors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bouse. Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes;' Shafts, Irion-~ bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, -._.,&_., at the flowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. W" ANTED, the general public to "- knOw^that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and" Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—-Newcastle. Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Jron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and ißed-nrnm Felloes, &<_,, Ac., always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WINTED KNOWN.—The nnder slgned have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also,best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. -:-___-. . House street, "vV.. & G., WINSTONE; ' ' TTTANTED KNOWN, that- 4-J: Vlf Wapd has opened his NEW OIL, COLQB,,, GLASS and 1 PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSED Always on hand-White Lead, 0«1. Turpentine, Varnishes French Polish, Brushes; Canvas, Scrim, and ievery description of Painters'' Goods .- Glass cut Ito size and carefully packed. A large assortment of new arrived. PAPRBHANGIMGS,. to ibe disposed of at low prices; to make! room for large"-'_tock_to_arnve per Hydaspes and Waitangi ships.-J. WARD, opposite J. an£ JV Dickey, Queen-street. '.;. - ,■ ; .ft WANTED, Everybody ,to \ know thatW a JONES, Saddler,'Queeh-Street;' aptointed>Sole Agent /for Celebrated isoyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A rtaln cure for Lameness, Swellipw, Bruise P5 rains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Seoon Bliwrvpnt tvw .TiiWTen fti«t nnennd.



WANTED,- -tr"Cook and Housemaid-; • good wages given to competent perspns.—Apply to Mrs Alfred Buckland, ... ;N"ewinarket. j ; ■ ■ '■ - ■■■ WANTED, three or four respectable Men as Boarders at Wheeler's Board ing House, Coburg Place, opposite Lome I ".street Hall. Terms, with single bedroom, :£1 per week. Bedroom to let with or with ■ out .Board. The house being centrally si'uated, working men will find it a desirable home. WANTED, 100 dozen Eggs weekly. —Apply to J. TurJehope. Grey-street. WANTED known that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated tn Wakefield-street in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be sfeen by advertisement.—Garrett Bros., Dublin House, Wakefield-street, Auckland. Ranted, ee^tons of oh ■( Brass, Copper, Iron," Zinc, Pewter, Lead, :Munt_ Metal, Waste Paper, Cantaß. Bagging, Rope, and Bags : also, "Bottles; Cast-off Clothing, *c„ at-BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. 'TIT A TED 'KNOWN •TV. m n Aihat " } i ./) n R. CHALMERS, PLHMBEE AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), • Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above O. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Oasfitting, Zinc, and Ga3vanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repiired. First-class work guaranteed. SALESWOMAN.— Wanted, a first-class [Saleswomen. —Apply to J. Cosgrave and Co., Queen-street. HHO LET, tbe 'Premises now m the ■"- j occupation of Mr A. Asher, Chapel-street North, containing 11 rooms. Possession c_n be given t the end of next week.—App!y to A. Asher, othier, Queen-street. THE Master of H. Matthew's School will open Evenine Clafses in T_e School-room from 7 to 9 n.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday's, and Thursdays. Extras: Latin, French. Geometry. — For further information apply at the School. LOST, yesterday afternoon, a small Gold Locket, with a baby's likeness insido — The under will bs rewarded by leaving it at the STARPfIiCB. i ;-i.v.--;,/-. -.-i ~y i .»*■„., ; ■■■ -; ■ - iv',- ■•'.. .:.;.-, J.<.<_.•■ LADIES' COLLEGE, opposite St. ; M-.tthew's Church —Tuit'.on in Model and Crayon Drawing, Painting, and making Wax Flowers. Music lessons twice a weuk, by Mr Lambert, Professor of Music. Dancing from 3 to 5 p.m on Saturdays All other branches necessary for a sound education carefully attended to. Vacancy for a Boarder. POINT RUSSELL OOLDMIF ING- COMPANY (LIMITED). The Annual Oeneral Meeting of Shareholders will be bold in the Company's Office, Sbortlard.street, on WEDNESDAY, the 2_Ui instant, at2o'clockp m. Business : To receive the Directors' Ronort and Balance-sheet, and to elect a new Board of Directors. . l f ';>T?-i tag- ( t, PX__.Jif-._-i.M4, A«._ X. "-Secretary.* Shortlsnd-street, Anokland, : October 20,1874. gEVING MACHINES I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers', Thomas', Howe's, TTowe'simprovod, W'h eler and Wison, Nussey and Pillings'improved "Littlestranger" and "W«nza." A lirge Stork to select fmn- A printed guarantee given w'th eich maclrne, u_ "<;rtakirg tn Icop it in order for twi-lve months fren o .-harge. Bepairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HKSLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. EAUWAEBAFGA SCHOOL DISTRICT. ' Wanted, a HEAD-TRi CTTER for the Kauwaeranga Boys' School. Applications and testimonials to bo tent to Mr Berry. Advertiser office. Grahamstown, on or before noon, on the 31st October. pALEDONIAN GAMES ,- sthe, |,' j ''... if; _,< ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, MONDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1874. | Committee : Mr foberfc Whitson Mr J. H. Macfarl'ne Mr Thomas MacfTarlane Mr Robert Graham Captain Fiaser Mr George .Tohnstone Mr John Cofgrave Mr John Kirkwood Mr Thomas Morrin ~ , Mr, John Cruickshauk Mr Jsiines Russell'- "*" •' i Captain' John Mowbray Mr John Stuart Reid | Lieut R. C. Greenwood Judge: '\.s. Starteb : Refebtes: Handicappers : teeastjp.eb : Mr Robert Graham. . I PROGRAMME. ! Phizes. Ist 2nd 1-Quoiting 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 2—Bagpipe Music .. .. 300..000 3—Flat Race, open to all who have never won an advertised race, 200 yds 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 4—Throwing Heavy Hammer, 161b 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0. 6—Highland Fling .. .. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 6—Flat Race (handicap) 100 yds 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 ,7— Putting the Heavy Stono ..2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 'B—lrish Jig 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 9—Flat Race (handicap) half • - mile 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0* 10—Boys' Race tinder 16 yeara (handicap) 1 0 0 .. 0 10 0 11-Reel of Tnlloch .. .. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 12—Hop, Step, and Jump .. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 13—Tossing the Caber .. .. 2 0 0..0 0 0 14—Flat Race (handicap>.3oofda -v2,fO!ft\, lo 0 15—Sword Dance in costume-". .2" <J 0 .. 10 0 16—Putting the Light Stone .. 2 0 0.. 1 0 0 17—Eflat Race, 200 yards, open only to Members of the , , Thames and Auckland Scot ■'■ ' tish Volunteers.inuniform.. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 18—Throwing the Light Hammer 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 19—Scotch Reel, in costume .. 3 0 0.. 1 0 0 20—Flat "Race (handicap) 1 mile 3 0 0 .. 1 0 0 21—Sack Race .. .. .. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 '22—Vaulting with the Pole .. 1 0 0.. 0 0 0 23—Boys' Race, under 13 years of age .. 1 0 0 .. 010 0 24—Hurdle Race .(handicap) 8 hu-dles, 3ft 6in high, J-mile .. 3 0 0 .. 1 0 0 25—Wheelbarrow Race (blind folded) .. 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Entries will be received by the Secretary at the Albert Hotel, Queen-street, on FRTDAY, the 6th instant, from 7 30 p m. to 9 o'clock p m. I Entrance fee—Men's, Is ; Boys, 6d ; on day of JEa'ceaj, 2s 6d and Is. tyo j RULES. .sAnf competitor entering under a false name will be disqualified. Colours to be declared at time of entry. Any competitor not running in declared colours will Be liable to a penalty no* exceeding £2. ' Alii protests to be entered immediately after the race, Accompanied by a deposit of 10s. \ Any competitor making two false starts, will be put back one yard for every subsequent false start In fll disputes the Referee's decision to be final. r i; WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. —i . AjUCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. -<vNe|t Pr'ze Meeting on tlie 3rd, sth and 6th Novem ber n|xt. Entries to be made by THURSDAY, 'he 29th fiostant, with either of the Hon. Secretaries or Mr Hi. C. J)avies. Prizes on view at Kohn Bros. | . A. DEYORE ) _ _ J. HYETT ' iioa' bees* October 23,1874. fljnte SALE, a comfortable Cottage, ;-i_" J with two allotments, in Hepburn-street, adjoin '__g .tfie property of Thomas Buddie, Esq.—Apply to ff-Ashton & Son, 31, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. "01 OR SAlLE.—Ship's Boats and



JTOTICB TO SHEEP-OWNEES. Sheep-owners are respectfully requested to legibly brand all Sheep^belonging to them, on or before the »10th proximo, in accordance with the provisions of of " 'i he Sheep Act, 1863." • F. C. LEWIS, Inspector of Sheep, Auckland District. Auckland, 24th October, 1_74. EOOMS TO LET, Furnished or Un" furnished, top of Edwardes.street. THE TEMPLARS.—AII members" who : have not undergone medical examina tion are requested to attend on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., at the residence of Dr. Nicholson, M.D., Karangahape Road. The attendance of members' wives is also neces sary.—S. Worms, Secretary. 1 000 ozen Island Oranges at _L\_/\J\vJ'" Robert Brown's Auckland Seed Depot, opposite Samuel Coombes, Queen-street. fjiO BEICK LA V E ES, TENDERS will be received until noon of the sth November for the erection of Brickkilns, «c, in Mechanics' Bay ; labor only. Plans, ic.at my office. , RICHARD KEvJ-S. . ,i , . ■ . Architect. PONSONBY AND DEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. J.,..; Notice in hereby given thit the Assessment List of the above District has been deposited at Mr Brown's Store, Ponsonby Road. Objections (if any) will be heard in the Ponsonby HaU on S.ATORDAY,, 28th » ovember. 1874, at 3 o'clock p.m . icstead of the 74th November, as pre viously advertised. JAMES MORTON, Chairman. PARPEN TEES' AND JOINERS' V f PRO^ECTTON SOCTETV.- A Special Meeting of the Society will be held in the Young Men's Rooms. WeUc-sley-street, oh MONDAY EVf^NTNG next, 26th October, at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to attend.—H. SMITH, Secretary. rp ENB ERB FOR FITTINGS. Tenders wHI be recr-ived up to noon of THURS DAY. *he 29th fnst. for various Fittings', *c , re quired for the New Poit Office, Custom House and Telegraph Office Auc^Hnd. Plans, <_c, at my Office. Q,ueen-ft-eet. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. MRS TOMER' CO N C E1? T is is unavoidably Postponed until THURSDAY, the 29th. • TO ST, on Friday, a Locket, stone on -*—■ c-ch side -Finder will be rewarded by leaving it at Hill and FeDton, Qneen-street. FOUND, to-day, a sum of Money. The ! owner can have same by giving descrip tion to W.B. Stab office. ,jT ; ODGE~ ST. ANDRE W. The Begnlar Monthly Meeting of the above Lorige will he held at the Star Hotel, on MONDAY EVENING, at half-past 7. Yipiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order W.M. TTINITED TvfBTHODTST - FREE yJ CnTTßCH.—fervl em the morning by Rev aH. Tnrner. : C"d, our Home. Service in the evening by Rev W Oliver. J>APTIST CFTTROF, Wellealev str-et. P H. Corn ford Pastor. Rubje ts for October 2S. J874. Morninfr—The Cry 0 f the Contrite" Kinir. Even'nc—The Cali ,of the Compassion&te Saviour (by reg nest) rjpHE NEWTON ■•••■ ElßK^Divitfe? -fi ' Service at the usual hours TO-MORKOW Subjects—Morning : No 7— Domel's Vision of the four Beasts. Evening-Ought Christians to pay a tax to snpprrt Anti-religior.s Education? .iT*. TRIOR TARANAKI, -.^m^^ "*- NELSON. PICTOV.WFLL- V_tyiS> /l;_V-> L'■ N GTON. LVTTBLTON, AND T_r_B3S__J__il_g PORT CH ELMERS.' TheN.Z.S.S. Company's i is. ' Taranaki, E. Wjt»t?t,-f. Commardc-, from Onehunga Wharfi TO-MORROW (Sttadar), 25th inst. at 9am A; Special Train 'will lesvo .Auckland To-morrow Morning, at twenty minutes past eitht, for convey ance of passengers. ' For freight or passage apply to COMRFS ft, DALDY. Auckland ; ; Or, A BARNES, Onehunga. HP H E LATE FIRE. The undeisigned begs to return his sincere Thanks to t^ose Friends who kindly lent him their assistance at the Late Fire. JOHN KEMSLEY.



THE LATE FIHE. W. WOODWARD & SON" hereby Thank those kind Friends who assisted them at tbe Late Eire. NOTICE. —The re-opening of Mr Plunket's Night School Is Postponed until further notice rp BE EDEN 1L E CT~I ON. Mr BET'S will address the Electors of Eden on MONDAY EVENING next, tbe 26th instant, at 7-30 o'clock, at the Whan Public Hall. F INLAY A CO. Challenge any one ; in t-i'e Province of Auckland for Sheep Shearing and for cleaness and quickness'for five or ten .pounds. np|H^E TJNDEB SIGNED HAVE ON SALE PORT—Superior Old Bed. in wood and bottle . . '_. .... SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds/qr.casis, and octaves BBANpTf— Hennessy's and JMartell's, in wood and case :. " " ". ' .'■',. ."•' "• . -.-• W.I: RUM-30 o p., in hhds arid qr.-casks WHISKY- Dutiville's. Greenless and Colville's, Jameson's Islay, in bulk, and. Dunville _ and StewartV in cases '^ J ■■, OLD TOM—Browning's tri bulk ~--.; Boord's, Booth's. Burnett s, and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS— Adolphe Wolfe arid Co 's, quarts and pints *.! GEN WVA.—Anchor, Nectar de Princes, and Exhibition brands •. - • • GINGER WINE, in qr-casks ■ CtiARET-^Mfdoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St Julien, ;&c. MABASCHINO^-Noyeau.- Curagoa, and Sarssp-rilla BUT _;RS—Seiner's, Angostura^ Orange, and Pomper finzen. .. • • . ; CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's. Perrier," Jouet's Moet's Collin's Moselle, quarts and-piots - : Linden, an's Cawarra Hock-and Claret,- Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Miiscatelle) v.. ■ . BOTTLED ALE—Bass's Deventish, Tennet's and AUsop's .. .- ■ ■ • •• "'; ■ BOTTLED STOUT—Maeheri's, Brass's, Blood's arid' Guinnesa's •• ■■ ' LIME JUICE CORDIAL, pints and quarts GROCERIES, comprising Belmont. Stearine, Ozo kerit,,, Fields and Parafln. Ca_dUs, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennett i, . Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines 'Ac, ■■.-■- -.-. . I '•.' TEA&and SUGARS * v: KENT HOPS" .. ~. . ■~<■.:. VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case OIGARS-tN6_ 3. S , in .500 boxes, La Caobas, Al berirne, Aquila de Orq, and Alonzo.Carech. TOBACCO—Raglan'd Twist, Beprlrich. Hudson, Belle Brandon. Childrey, Prairie Flower, Bicycle, &c. PAIN TS—Carson's Anticorrosion, and red stone color, geriuibe ground, arid No's 1 and 2, White Lead, Bed Lead, While' Zinc, Mid Brunswick (ireen. and-YeilaV Paints-: Patent Driers OILS!— Raw and Boiled Linseed and" Colza, in drums, Downer'n-Kersosene: i "•' ; ' \.. , - { '■■> NOBLE a_d! HO*RE'S VARNISHE*-,. Oak Varnish, in cases ..ataining 16 1-gallon tins CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, and Bolt Rope, Spun yarnv;and Hambr.oline' ; if l\ ,:ib. All LorigFlax, Canvas, Woolpacks, Scrim Muot? Metal, 16.tp 220z ~ . .... , ... ~r y'.-.'Arxqr. Composition Nail, for'ditto "'' '•"' Hoop Iron, fin, 18 W.Gv Best Cast Steel, Hematite Iron. Ti-nnrr••-- f. i ■• «-t-it>T»t -r it ~ >



DARNELL HALL. E, CLAIR'S CELEBRATED MAGNET TROUPE Will give a GRAND VARIETY CONCERT ON MONDAY EVENING, October 26, 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 QT.ADBILLE PART? After the performance. See Daybills! Prices of Admission :—Front Seats, 2s 6d ; Back Seats, Is. PUBLIC HALL, OTAHUHU. A GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT Will be given in the above Hall on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, In Aid of the Convent or the Sistbbs op Meruy, 0-A.htj_£tj, Under the direction of JJ_iss Shanaghan, assisted by the leading amateurs of Auckland. The fine Band of the Hobson Rifle Volunteer Com pany will perform several new selections. Doors open at 7.30 p.m., to commence at 8. Tickets, 3s. A AE In Aid of *} ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, • PO-NS ON B V ROA D, Will be held in the NATIONAL MART, QUEEN-STREET THIS DAY (SATURDAY), Oct. 24, At 1 p.m. ON MONDAY A GIFT AUCTION will be held to clear off the balance of Goods unsold. Band in attendance. Admission, Is ; Children, Gd. j - , -. QCCIDENTAL SWEEPSTAKE ON THE ; MELBOURNE CUP! The LAST SWEEPSTAKES previous to DRAW LNG takes place on FRIDAY, 23rd of October, Monday. 26th, Wednesday, 28t_, and FRIDAY, 30th. EDWARD PERKINS.



AT E W PEE MI S E S. j CONTINUATION OP SALE AT REDUCED PRICES . ; IN THE j NEW PBEMISES, Adjoining Messrs. T. _n_> S. Mo_tEi_r"_, QUEEN-STREET. ~______. jS. & J. R. VAIIi E. I - . .■.-'.: rp~o CABPENTEEB. Tenders are invited up to 3 o'clock on THURSDAY, 29th instant, for Alterations to the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. r — AUCKLAND HABBOUE X_L BOARD. TENDEBS FOR STEA.M LAUNCH". Harbour Board Offices, Auckland, October 13,1874, Tenders will be received at this office until TUES DAY, the 2nd November, at Noon, f.r the Construc tion of a STEAM LAUNCH for the Pilot -ervice ia terms of plans and specifications to be seen at the office of the Chief ffarbm. Master Tenders may be for either Hull or Engine separately or one tender for both. - Tenders to be endorsed " Tenders for Construction of Steam Launch." WILLIAM 0. DALDY, Chairman. T^AIKATO RAILWAY PURCHASE OF SLEEPERSL " x , , y > -..'■ ... ... ,'."';.--. ". :\ ! - ; Aif '/ r "■' "': '.' ' ' ' ' ! The undersigned Is ready to Purchase Sleepers for tbe'Mercer arid Newcastle Railway. Those who are willing to supply them can obtain printed Conditions arid 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. " ' at ... ■ "- ■ {,:- ' : JAMES STEWART, , District Engineer.; Auckland, October 16,1874;^ TO ST ON EM ASQ N S AND O T H ER S. STO M E CTX LYE RT. ' Tenders will be received uritil 4 p.m.oni TUESDAY, 27th inst, for making a Stone Culvert across the Park Road. Particulars to be obtained from the under igned. There will be other work to be done in con nection with the Culvert. fl. ASHTON, . ecretarr Oral ten Road District Board, 81,



ataoamamiaaawaaalmio-amaAmaliaaam^ AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY .....(LIMITED). . gr NOTICE TO CONSUMERS! The Collection of Gas Accounts not havinft bfl«B ■.- proceeded with as usual In .onseqiiencp oi w» Secretary to the Company having- been engage* aa Juror at the Supreme Court, Consumers ™£ please note that the last discount day will be on. tne iOttt, instead of the 26ih October. Br rder' E.B. PARSONS,,, M Secretary. '# |. Auckland, 0ct0ber24,1874. •. " " . g-._-j TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, Tv ■ At 11 o'clock. EXTENSIVE SAL"?? by Auction of : PreservedMea's, Soups, General -Ship's Stores, Iron Tanks. Groceries, Oilman's Stores, vesw* Matches, Wrapping Papers, &c, &0. •._-. i Particulars in future paper. ...... .._...,, JE. & H. I SAA.CS,,, , '.y.f-f | Auctioneer. " jL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27. TO PAINTERS AND THE TRADE. PAINT BRUSHES, ETC. . .... : - r . Ex Zealandia. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the "Rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday'nixi, the 27th instant, at 11 o'clock, A consignment of Paint Brushes, just landed, e 1 y -, Zealandia, from London, selected from one of the best manufacturers. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, &ai& Auctioneers. ______ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28. ...... yy A esii HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. COWS, HORSES, &C, . ' &C, ,_ &0.; AT EPSOM. THE subscribers bave received in- structions from Mr Wil'iam Galbraith (who has sold his farm, and intends leaving the colony) to sell | at his residence, Epsom, adjoining Mr CawkweUa property, on Wednesday next, 28th inst., at 11 o clock. i I *The Whole STOCK, and HOUSEHOLD FUBNI ;; TORE, &c. 3 Good Milch Cows " - «' ' : i - ' 1 Heavy Draught Mare _ b foal 1 Light „ „ ) - __ 1 Young Colt Calves, Pigs, Poultry, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. . . _—_—_. - ■' 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 auction; at the Junction Hotel, Epsom, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon, The remainde1- of his HOUSEHOLD PTJRNITTJRB and EFFECTS, consisting of—Parlour, Dining room. Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture, Ac.., a V'l> Suite (in gre-n damask), Large Loo Cedar Table, j *'.. 1 Large Mahogany Sideboard, Cane Chairs, Stuffed Chairs and Coucnes, Fenders, Fire Irons, Oilcloth, Matting, Blirds, Square and Round Tables, Wood Bedstead.*, Child's Cot, Washstand, Toilet Sets, Kitchen « ten ails. Tubs, &c. Washing Machine and Mangle • Chaff-cutter, with Horse Gear I A lot of Sundries. Also, A Good Piano. / " MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2. - m BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE. , VALUABLE INVESTMENT. FREEHOLD HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY. FREEMAN'S BAY. - - THE Subscribers have received in->.'. r , 7 structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, ■ vy on Monday, 2nd-November, at 12 o'clock, Lot 17, and part of Lot 16, of the subdivision of Allotments 2 and 3, Section 41, City of Auck land, 40 feet 6 inches frontage to'Vernon » street; Freeman's Bay, on which' are erected three comfortable Cottages, containing five, 7 ' four, and three rooms respectively, all In .-^ good repair, having beenre-shingledand-put ';-; in thorough order lately. On the property is r ; a never-failiDg well of water. Now yielding a rental of L 52 perannum. j SAMUEL COCHRANE & SOX • Auctioneers. *•;-■! TUESDAY, OCTOBER _7.\ ~* ;. GLASSWARE, ■ -;:' W. CUTLERY, ENVELOPES. THE Subscribers will sell at tbe Mart, Fort street, on Tuesday next, 27th inst, at lbo'clock, - 1 case assorted Glassware, comprising—Engrard Champagne, Port, Sherry, Claret, Hock, Liqueur, and Finger Glasses, Decanters, Sodawater Tumblers, Pickle Jars '.■'.*-..?■ 1 case Superior Table Cutlery, on.cards 1 case Envelopes. j samuel Cochrane & son, X Auctioneers. ■ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27.; IRON VERANDAH, 140 FEET. ' ' r'r- --v. -••■ ... ■ '-.'-vi 'rM\i . • •■ '.'■ ;. SHOP FRONT, ABOUT 140 FEET.; , '' NATIONAL k&RT.| .' \ '" '."•.? B. TONES.* CO. : ' v } 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-streets, . about 140 feet FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6. BY!ORDER*OF THE REGISTRAR OF ; THE SUPREME COURT. THE Subscriber' has received in structions to sell, at the Corner Mart, Queen ■ and Wyndham-streets, on Friday, November 6, at half-past 12 o'clock in the afternoon, " : .. ■ '■ AU that Piece or Parcel of LAND, containing 400 acres, more or less, being Allotments '123,124,125, ,126,127, and eastern portton'ot ~T" : 1.8, situate in the parish of Owhiwa, in the ; County of Marsden. v . . -'■ • George SIBBIN, ~ Auctioneer. '■-''; .' ■•■'' ' " - ,"- }JV* WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, f^ FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. T HOBSON'g BRIDGE BREWERY^ NEWMARKET. THE Subscribers have received ln stractions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort i street, on Wednesday, Novembar 4, at 12 o'clock, 11- Allotments on the Epsom and Domain Roads, being the frontage of the Hobson's Bridge _. _, V Brewery.'Allotment, two minutes 'w__k»_rdin '■"* '■"'.'' Newmarket. Deferred payments. Plana and particulars at the Auction Mart. SAMUEL COCHRANI. at SON,