'JBBrV-rr'TLt o f wofki and city Sur- VW^JSihe cost of the respective wOTBB'1 ■ j, *« the Clerk of Works and The orJ_ i n accordance of the above > City Snrv2 read. This was follows : jesoJnb^-^rfiKfjg'and draining the approach k^tfKffiU through the Harbour mm V»! bf ni3s). Coßt <rf/mttallins and P¥]tmtWl' a anDroach from Nelson-street {-fa^AThSm' reclamation, £500. Cost ? throng «* d draiDing the approach from ofmetsiiiDg" th h the ]i ar b our rec i a . 2ardlDg^S Cost of diverting the Albert -1 BSewer"nto the silt basins, £350. it « nonsideration of the proposed im provements l d mQved that provided CounciaoT * ugual Bhare that portion tHin & between Cook and Grey t W Sti etalled ' and <*»nneUed, strf*i,o whole street be drained with the f \ ifnev. available in the hands of the g rS i m^^.^ e resolution was seconded and farther moved by Councillor Prime «,.+The main sewer be continued from the £of Wellesley-street to Wakefield-street, j «,.,<• 18in. drainpipes be laid down the fiter street, »Iso down ShortJand- street. Carried. ■

TELEGRAPHIC.

(Prom our own Correspondent.)

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

RICE SHOW IN TBE CUEE.

OPERATIONS IN THE EXCHANGE.

GEAHAMSTOWN.

This day.

The Cure is sinking a winze on the black »ef It is now own feet, and there is a ' rich'show of gold to-day. The lode has mi i deased in size to a foot feick. \.-\ The Exchange started rising on the No. 1 | w and gold is showing. Sales: Old Whau, 36s ; buyers Caledonian, ! £slssj Whau, 36s j Moanatairi, 32s 6d.

THE MAORI CHIEFS AND THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

TAURANGA.

This day. The Church of England bazaar opened yesterday, and was a grand success. The temperance movement has extended }o Whakatane. are prohibited in native settlements. Yesterday the chief Vapiha te Poono detected a case of spirits, md declared it forfeited by breaking each bottle.

DUNEDIN.

xnis a ay. The Supreme Court has adjourned till Monday. The raie of wages obtained by tHe immi ; grants per Christian McAnslan are : Single - girls at £30 to £40 a year, the single men as f»rm servants at £45 to £52, and one married couple at £60.

DRURY STATION.

B (To. the Editor of the Evening Star.) c,—All the settlers residing in the neigh iurhood of Dxury turned out to-day and I iKft their work to witness the arrival of the [ first passenger train, and having cheered and 'mslied the iron horse (Jod speed, then to • find out the latest news. We got the Stab, ud after having read your paper I v was requested to inform you by this ■ letter what our opinion is in regard : to]your leading article of the 6th instant concerning the Btation-house in Drury, as ilso in reference to another letter in your pipersigned''Demos Tonos," which states that fa station-house is to be erected at the back of the Farmers', hotel. If such is the case i Inow tell you wnat the Eama Kama, Bom» j. bay and. Maketu settlers intend to do—■ I' ,'toely, to cart their marketable produce to | Ennciman's township, and where the railway | crosses the Great South Eoad on the level i| .. fere to harricade-it with, our drays, and rely ontiiejustice'our cause we defy Government, Brogden and Sons, to run their trains over them. Sir, —The case in point stands thus — Jfonld you, or could you, by law be com piled to cart yoar produce from Auckland to Newmarket in order to have it cold in Auck- Jwd. If so we are living under a Govern ment that cares not one rap for the rights nor ateresta of the people ;— understand, we Bust cross the railway, and cart our produce •OMmile farther on across the Drury bridge !: *tylnpa steep incline, and then turn five chains to the rear of th« hotel, which not only suits Ike views of mine host Mr Godkin, but also , "lose of the Hon. Mr Chamberlin, as »another member of Parliament. That, as wb a few more little moves on the board, * account for the support given to the ;ttaent Government in the abolition of the Ijprthern Provinces, thereby ignoring our :, tyte, bu.t,taking good care to secure their |pP«' -Tun, safe in saying that in nine cases h ;rt of ten the ball No 1 is kept in hand jfour members. There is one exception, Mr jfßorke ; perhaps you could name another. >*! owinj||t6, the honest manly way you ttpress ybnrviews, we all intend to patronise ;-^f PaPer.. Traeting that this letter shall "inserted^before the Hon. Mr Keynolds -*Wes Auckland, making it plain to him and >m present. Government that as taxpayers, J*Mhall insist and demand on having our conceded "to us. If not you and the >}{» shall soon hear from us. Yours, etc., = A Bombay Settler.

A MOSLEM BRIDE.

J* Jissttp in Mb " Syrian House Life' . J"*^:—"We called yesterday on the NwiS r'of a Mohammedan living in this ||ty (Tripoli). Though the girl had been IW" 1 ™ several days she had never been seen 12. band- He only had sone tothe ifflTOewhentlie ceremony wasperformed, she asTS. _no part m ifc. After the ceremony IJiiMaisiulyßtays at her father's house SM* a yß> dnring which time she sits in |>^~aecked ia the finest dres ß and jewels, |«cejYing callsrfrom her friends. Then her lE??^'"^ She must go to her hus- WSI , off her fine clothes, and become a CJ sla3rabJ«<!t to the will cf her cruel Itfont-''IT Parents of this bride were very IC. tter mother was dressed in little Swarf! -*? ra 8s» and was at-the tangna UC^^^' AU the women of the OfZl/To^? hßd their hair placed full ■"'tteK 0? 1*"*11686 were heirloom, and so '■vISS r aßured that a woman would sooner t^an part with one. * PWsent ;glV en by the family to the bride todiW |> ale-blae brocade silk dress, .r-TheW k Bilk embroidered with gold. I prwteaK 1 °08t 150doIs- The bridegroom's embtoy P v D T a.^ umPtnous lilac silk, heavily iud tld KWltVß° ld ' earrin Ss of Pearls' ? Sn^L v^ lets M wide as a finger. ! pfeaentß^h CaV he Wore the bridegroom's out on tif ,ier leases were hung spread ■ **W a,wL* all We stopped at a house :r^ coS lngTKcvito-i?'andsent J wordwe "iat B v ß s"' Alle bride returned answer »»Jute Z ld be most happy to. minutes '.«, ■ ep waiting about twenty iUve4 tm & ' went n P stairs, for she x 00^ fl°or. She had !°« befor^ h, ed .toilet, and sat on the I^^Vrv * ar Se mirror, surrounded by ;rutecla'. 8 7., we entered she1 arose and I returned composedly to W f an , all the strange and ghastly most wonderful, as I* 8 Pwpar^ eV r «>m the way in which it S*f r mt >' hot wax was spread, . ftM oft ace. which, when cool, was ■ talroin the ff W^ S done to remove all the r U^' the tfcnT eVrheu whiting was rubbed Wlw^SiS eiet^ m - Her6yo

red® oTtwISX brilliant i 3 tWo^SS ft BP °ft Ser forehead, and I^rSi^f 011?' gilt flowers wera rirhi tl the *hole iac« Powdered roped pearls, and a curious D eoH»»e whirh oToair pt"» y t*»i—'^ occasion. It was made of gold five-Bonnd heated 1?fi!" PG °fa piece of black *«, 1 round a Jflf e °TT m ™y hot > ma*e round and flat, and then stuck between the

AMUSEMENTS.

/ ' - - - I THE CALIFORNIA MINSTRELS. These favourite caterers to the amusement Pit, VS * ° i r l e'ai )peared last ni Bht at *c I+n ytiT ii° r the first time after their visit to the Thames. The popularity of the entertainment seems to increase rather than wane Last night the hall in every part was crowded to excess, and money was actually refused »t the doors. There was the usual arrangement in the bill of fare, the first part consisting of part and chorus songs, and the s6cond part of comic dialogues and illustra tions of "nigger society." The singers and instrumentalists appeared in better form than usual we thought, and the performance passed off most successfully. Somewhat of a novelty was introduced in the shape of a pseudo-quarrel among the performers. This was so well done that many of the audience actually thought a mutiny had occurred, and stood up expecting a scene. The company are announced" to play for four nights, but if they meet with the reception of last night we should fancy they will not be in a hurry to " move on." BENEFIT OF MRS RYAN. • On Monday evening next a grand variety £I* ¥J ment win bo §iven in the Clty Hall by Mr Poran and other gentlemen amateurs of Auckland, for the benefit of Mrs Ryan and family, and for which occasion a splendid programme is in preparation. The Odd fellows of the district, Foresters, and mem bers of the Hibernian Australasian CathoJic .Benefit S-ociety have promised their support. We shall have occasion to refer more minutely to this benefit undertaking when the arrangements are completed. PONSONBY HALL. •ii if ™embers of Ponsonby Musical Society will hold a grand secular concert to-morrow evening in the new Ponsonby Hall. The members of this advancing society have been most indefatigable in their weekly practices, and an excellent programme, which will be seen m another column, has been prepared for the occasion. Some of the most beautiful of modern sentimental songs will be sun", such as: " The heart bowed down," " I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls," the very pathetic ballad of "Yesterday," and others of alike; complexion. Choruses, solos, and musical ! selections from the best masters will be given ; also violin solos. The musical depart ment will be conducted by Mr Mitchell.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

•Br/siNESS DONE— Bank of New Zealand, Buyers, £17 17a 6d. South British Insurance—buyers, 50s6d. National Insurance— Sellers, 295. Standard Instirance—Sellers, 11s. Colonial Bank, 12s 6<i ; sellers, 13s 6d Alburnia (paid)-sellers, 30s. Caledonian—£6 ; buyers, £6.' Queen of May—Buyers, 7». Bismarck—Sellers, 4s 6d.

gffiß 'MymSTCfrft STAB,, yStJRBiDAY. OCTOBER §, 1874



A magnificent assortment of expensive gold and silver English levers, from T. Russell and Son's factory, London, has been imported by our enterpris ing citizen, F H. Lewisson. The watches seem to bo of the best description ever imported into New Zealand if the prices are criterionl to go by. Each watch is accompanied by a certificate from the makers, with a description. There is one, a calendar watch, which gives the day of the month in addition to the correct time. This watch is jewelled in ten holes, and priced at LSO. Another of tho best three quarter plate independent centre - Fecond keyless watch, jewelled watches, jewelled in 18 holes, chrono meter balance, is priced at L6O. This is guaranteed by the makers, and is the only watch in Kew Zealand of tbe kind, and is worth Jooking at. Besides these there are ladies' and gentlemen's gold keyless watches, gentlemen's sold centre-second step watches, and a variety oi other kinds of watches, clocks, and Jewellery.—From the Evening Stab of September 30, 1874.-[Advx.]



WANTED, a General Per,yant.— For address apply to Mr Eyan, Grocer, top of Parnell. WiNTED, a General Servant.— Apply J. Sullivan, Railway Terminus, Onehunga. WANTED, a General Servant; middle-aged person preferred. — Apply Alexandra Hotel, Chapel-street. WANTED, a first-class General Servant; also a Nursegirl; references required. —For address apply Star office. WANTED, a strong lad, able to Milk and drive a Cart.—Apply to W. Lindsey, Monnt Albert; or Mr Blair, Grocer. WANTED, a young Man to make himself useful in 'Stable and Yard.—F. G. Clayton. WANTED, a Nurse Girl, 10 or 12 years of age.—Mrs Greenwood. ParnelL WANTED, an experienced business Man to take charge of an Hotel. Married, without encumbrance preferred. Liberal salary given, and first-class references necessary.— Apply X., Box 193, Post-office. WANTED, a Situation a*> Messenger, Porter, or Night Watchman Good references.-Address K.F., Star office. - WANTED, by a young man, a Situation as clerk, bookkeeper, or assistant in a store.—Apply by letter to J.E.T., Star office. -^ _ WANTED, a respectable Lad; one accustomed to the Grocery prefemd.— H. and P. Gibbons, 6P, Welleßley-streefc^ W" ANTBD to SELL,'in Welling ton street, a large Six-roomed House. Price £250.— J. M. Lennox, Queen-street. "ir7ANTED~to"SELL a really Com ' £170.— J. M. Lennox, Queen-street. _ TXTASTED to SELL, in Vincent- VV B t r eet. a beautiful Seven-roomed Residence, with large Freehold Allotment. Price £650.-J. M Lennox. ' "V^TIotED to siSLL^Comfortable Queen-street. - .. WANTED, a good General gervant; references rWred-Apply at the omce of this paper. — _ ANTBD~ KNOWN, that the A r fmt^er of ?£%E^'r&&. Bn°d OtS S ef VS ;5S^-^ffK5SSk- WHta Bouse, Wakefleld-street. _____——— xttaNTED KNOWN, that J. Varnishes. French Polißh. . Glam and evei^ description of rattle A large cut' to? W »°* ar^d PAPEBHANGINGS, assortment .oi ne^am^ a> at low prices, to t0 be disposed °fa g to arrive per j, gad 3. Dickey, Queen-iteest.



W ANTED KNOWN E. CHALMERS, PLTTMBER AND GASFITTEP.S, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Easiness in TJpper Quean-street, two floors above G. Stftines. Every description of Plumbing, Gaefitting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pmnps fitted tip and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. "WANTED KNOWN, that aLLih™ 0*? 8011 is Prej)ared t(3 execute »1| kinds «."* Asphalting at reasonable prices. — Address Sta* "VyANTBD, a Jobbing Saddler, StabL.AC rSr e e et.COnStallt "^ * C'°Wther>S WAITED KNOWN, that the am. -o ,_Greftt Clearance Sale Drapery Clothing SiUabjTO, &c. j is now on at E W. DYSON'S, w4*™ en;street- aTld mi3£t be cleared in TREES WJSEKS the Premises having been disposed of, and GAINS SSeSSi°n h6h>S re luiied-GEEAT BAE IJCrANTED KNOWN, that D> V V Coldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Limber and other Building materials, including _ashes, loors, Mould'nps, Eroad Timber, Bouae Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, «c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. ' WAITED KNOWN 'I* ■ THAT i K. D. SYKES. Practical "Watchmaker, &a., TTpper Queen-street, I« 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. "WANTED, Everybody to know ;* * that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street is appointed Pole A pent for Elliraan's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses. Cattle and Sheep A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruiae Sprains, Cuts, and Kore3 of every kind. Secon consignment per Jubilee just opened. WANTED to HELL (cbeap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps, 'afrits. Ploughs, &c. N.8.-Highest price given for all binds of Old Metal at Auaed Smaet's, next to Blue Post, "Victoria-street. T&TANTED KNOWN, five plir~cent *' v discount on Herbert H SmHh's First Prize Improved Patent Portable Smoke-consuming Ovens. Thfge Ovens ha?e nosr been in use over five rears, &v& have given eve-y sat'sfsoioi, and are unrivalled for their portability, economy, &c ; also Colonial Ovens, Second-hand Kanges, *c, for sale cheap. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KTRBY, coraeT of Queen snd Wakefleld-ptreeis, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retnil), at the lowest rate*. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-Va-rk Shafts. Spokes, an<T "Rert-s?nm Folloa*. <frc.. Ao.. always on han't. A largo supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WANTED KNOWN.—The trader signed have slwayti on hand a largo supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also,best Cut and ITncut "Wood. Yard?: Between Fort and Castom houso-strect, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. ~vY. ,k G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN —Furniture selling off. Building coming down. Must clear out at sny price. No reasonable offer refused. One visit solicited. W. L. EOTH, Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer, French 'Polisher, Chair Caner, Shop and Office Fitter, and General Furnishing Undertaker, returns his grateful thanks to his numerous friends and the general public for the very liberal support and patronage hitherto accorded him during the past three years, and begs to inform them that he is com pelled to clear out his vast arid varied stock of Furni ture of every description, suited for the humblest cot'ace or the most luxurious mansion, including Iron and Wood Bedsteads of a)l sizes ana descriptions, PortaWe,&c.,Hair,Fl»x,audCocoariutFihreMattresses Feather and Flock Beds;, Carpus, Walnnt, Bimu, Cedar, and Kauri Chiffoniers (some with mi-rer panels and back, and carved), &c Mahogany, Bimu, and Kauri, Loo. Telescope, Office. Kitchen, and Toilet Tables; Drawing-room Suites in hair, cloth, rep, damask, and leather, at all prices. Fenders, Fire Irons, Cutlery, and Cookirg Uttnsils of every description; Tools, Clothing, Boots, and something to suit every man, woman, or child, too numerous to mention Must be sold at any price. First come— fi rst choice I—Note the address:—W. L. EOTH Old gupreme Court-house, Queen-street (opposite Mon a gue's Fancy Eepository. A UCKLAND AND WAIKATO E A I L W A Y. Tenders will be received until 12th instant for the Erection of One sth class and ihreeCth class Stations, between Auckland and' Mercer. Plans and specifications may be seen at this Office. JOHN BEOGDEN & SON. Contractor's Office, Auckland, October 5,1874, HPENDERS will be received until 9th JL instant for the Erection of Nine Station-houses between Auckland and Mercer inclnsive. Plans and specifications may bo seen at this office. JOHN BEOGDEN & SONS. Contractors' Office, Barracks, Auckland, October 3, 1874 np O BUI I. D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATUEDAY next, 10th instant, for Additions to 8t Sepulchre's Church and Parsonage. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street P. HEEAPATH, Architect. AUCKLAND LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION. Tenders are invited for the Supply of Refreshments, *c, for the Annual Ball of the Association, to be held at the ihoral Hall on THURSDAY, 22nd October. Particulars to be obtained at the British Hotel. Tenders to be sent in before 10 a.m. on MONDAY, 12th October. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. GORMAN. President. •i*ksk rpHE favourite p.s. V|Ell|JS|^* Lalla Rookh, Will commence to EUN to Hot Springs, Mahurangf, Kawau, and Matakana, in a few days. Further notice will be given as to date of sailing. LOST, a Sovereign on the North Shore Cricket Ground yesterday —Finder will be rewarded by returning same to the office of this paper. .• . LOST, on Sunday last, in or about the neighbourhood of Moore-street, ft Gold Brooch, with Bed Stone in centre.—Anyone returning the same to Mrs F. Ceombes, Moore-street, will be rewarded. TO LET. a Gent's Eesidence in the most respectable part of the suburbs, only fifteen minutes" walk from Queen-street; nine rooms. —For particulars apply to Mr Marks, next the City Hall. . FOUND in the Harbour, a Log of Squared Timber. The owner can have the same by paying expenses. If not claimed within a weak it will: be disposed of.-Apply to Mr Augur, ParnelL, PQEE MlLK|| for Invalids and Children, from healthy and entirely grass-fed Cows hand carried only, twice daily to ail parts of town.'—Domain Dairy, Abercrombie-street. DOMAIN PABTTT.RES, luxuriantly ' grassed, securely fenced, good shelter, and water. Horses, 33 6a; Cows, fteiveak. Pure-bred. Bull on servioa. Beceiving YawU i Abovcrombifl< treet. ' - . '.•



* • ■ \ ■'*"'■ ■ I ■ i Q.KAND SHOW i OF SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS GOODS AND GENERAL DBAPERY AT A. LINABCJRY & CO.'S '■.■■■. a • _ THIS DAY. 0 |^"EUIL PaBTICTTLABS IN" FUTUBE ' . ADVEBTISEMENT. .■-■-. ■ v



JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES K)R 3s QA. M. & C. MILNE i ■ ■■ Have Just Received — A ■IABGE'SH'IPMBNS JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES, Which they will offer to the public at 8s 9d. THE NEW SHOW ROOM Being now flnishefl, every facility ia offered for the inspection he NEW SPRING MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, SKIRTS, CRINOLINES, &a. A LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING AND BABY LINEN DEPARTMENT In all its branches ha? been added. M. and 0. MIL>7E also beg to call attention to their LARGE AND CHOICE SELECTION or NEW DRESS MATERIALS, Consisting of— BLACK: SILKS, from 3s lid; worth 6s ~.,,, COLOURED, TUSSORE, AND JAPANESE SILKS, ENGLISH AMD FRENCH MUSLINS, From 5s lid the dress PLAIN AND PLAID BATISTES, BEGES, MELANGES, MOHAIRS, from 6?d; LUSTRES, from 7}d, Etc., Etc., Etc. I \ MEN'S AND BOY'S OUTFITTING, Etc., Etc., Etc. M. & C. MILNE, OHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222, AND 224, QUEEN-STREET. 4?Qnn FOB THIETY (&ZJ\J\J SHILLINGS AN UNEXC PTIONAL TITLE GUARANTEED. Bountiful FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, 33 feet frontage by )f>o feet depth, with six-roomed Cottage, in first-class condition, erected thereon. Splendid well of water, fruit trees, &c, &c. ; together with a Fire Insurance Policy of £200, for Subscription Sale on the Ait Union principle. -200 members at £1 103 each. All further information, together with tickets, to be had of Mr John F. Churton, High-street. SEVENTY PIANOS and FORTY HARMONIUMS, to be sold at greatly reduced prices FoR CASH, in consequence of being over stocked and large shipments on the w»y. These instruments are the handsomest, best, and cheapest to be sold in New Zealand. Harmoniums, from L 9 10s to L 123; Pianos, L 35 to Ll5O. OF Harmoniums and Pianos ON" HIRE with OPTION OF PURCHASE at the end of three, six, r.me, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four months—the hire deducted from price of instrument. HOFFMAN & SON'S ACADEMY OP MUSIC 5 SHORTI A NB-BTBEKT. Instruments of all binds tune<! and repaired. A UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK. A Meeting of the Trustees will be held on THUBS DAT next, the Bth instant, at 11 o'clock. W. O. WILSON, Vice-President. 10. GK T* The Brass Band of the above Order will assemble for practice at 6.30 p.m. TO-MORHOW. A Business Meeting of importance immediately afterwards. By order, CiITY OF AUCKLAND No. 1 ) LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. The Quarterly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held THIS EVENING, October 8, at 7.30 p.m. By order W.M. mH E PANTHEON IS THE ONLY CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT IN AUCKLAND "Where you oan be measured at STOCK PRICES. We call especial attention to our PA GET AND MORNING COATS, Made to measure from 35s to 455. OTJR TWEED TKOWSEKS Made to measure and properly shrunk, from 21s to 27s 6d. A WELL-SELECTED STOCK or GENERAL OUTFITTING, AT LOWEST PEICES. FOR D, POTT ER, & COT THE PANTHEON, OPPOSITE CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET,, A.VOKLAVD. EASY, CHEAP, AND TKUE ' TB.Z TONIC SOL-FA METHOD OF LEARNING TO SING. The fourth of these popular classes on the above method will be commenced by Mr Charles Blomrleld in the Edwardes-street School-room on THURSDAY Evening, October 29th, at half-past seven o'clock. This method being based on the true principles o the science of Music, while it avoids all complication and useless terminology, is so easy that nothing bu physical incapacity can prevent any one learning t sing a tune at sight in the six months, r ; Subscription for the twenty-si* U«oni--Gent!em.ei! Ifr) iadlea, «i j (Mdfofl, 6*. Muflig included.



Q I T T H A L 1 GTREAT CALIFORNIA MINSTRELS IMMENSE SUCCESS-IMMENSE SUCCESS. } ' ' . LAST THSEE NIGHTS. T3H (THURSDAY) EVENING, OCTOBER 8 Last Night el the Great Programme.; Roars of Laughter at L A tJ G H I N a GAS. Unbounded Applause at KELLY'S SONG AND DANCE. Screams of Deluht at THE SIAMESE TWINS. Ejaculations of Deb-ght at the Songs and Ballads of ' CAMPBELL, AMERY, and MAYOR. STJTTON AND ROCKEFELLER'S GENSDARMES L The Hit of the Season. TO-MOEROW EVENING, First and only Joint Benefit of MESSES. CAMPBELL AND EOCKEFELLEB. MILL IO N P RICES! 3s, 2s, Is. G. W. ROCKEFELLER, Manager. pEIFCE OF WALES THEATER THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING. FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY! Engagement of the AMERICAN COMEDY AND CHARACTER ACTOR] ME F. M; BAT Eg,, Who will appear in his renowned representation of OLD ECCLES, In T. W. E;ibert*ori's popular. Comedy of CASTE; Supported by the young and versatile Actress MISS ADELAIDE STONEHAM, MES STONEHAM, MRS BEARLE, MR H. STONEHAM, MR CHARLKrt VERNER, MR h. BOOTH, and SEL.EOI' COMPANY. Doors open'at 7.30, commence at 8. Reserved Seats to be secured at Messrs Upton's. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, 4s : Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. ... pONSONBT HAL L. SECULAR CONCERT, BY 'TBE MEMBERS OF THE PONSONBY MUSICAL SOCIETY. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), EVENING. Conductor MR MIICHELL. PROGRAMME. Chorus—"Erani" (Verdi) Song—" The Heart Kow'd Down" (Balfe) Chorus—" Friendship" (Donizetti) Song Song—"l Treamt that I Dwelt in MarbelHalls" (Balfe), Violin Solo Bong. " Yesterday" Chorus—" Swiftly from the Mountain's Brow" (Webbe) Chorus—" Carnovale" (Rossini) SoLg—"The eieigh" (Howard Paul) Piano Solo—" Fantasia Miltaire" (Henri Hertz)— jVlrs Wooliey Song—"Heart, My Heart" (Wheeler) Cherus—" Awake JEoiian Lyre" (Danby) Song—'' Paddle Your Own Canoe" Violin Solo Ballad—" Meet Me in tha Lane" (Jackson) Chorus—"Away, Away" (Auber) 'Commence at 8 p.m. ADMISSION—TWO SHILLINGS. W. J. REES, Secretary. QEO EA L HALL. WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT. MOUNT HOBSON ARTILLERY BENEFIT. G-EAND CONCERT AND B A L L. Conductor.. .. JOSEPH BROWNE, Esq. First time in New Zealand, "A NEW VERSION OF THE ITALIAN OPERA," Composed for the occasion. Highland Sword Dance, and other Novelties. SEE PROGRAMME. Mr Eroitn vn, Caterer. General Oovcnment Offices, Auckland, October 6,1874. I^E^DEBS will be received at this -I office up to noon on MONDAY, the 12th inst., for Lease of Yards, Pens, and Sheds, at Newmarket. EDWARD L. GREEN, For ueneral Government Agent. PILOT STATION, POTJITJ X POINT, NORTH HEAD, KAIPAEA HARBOUR. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 25th Sept., 1874. Tenders will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, tbe 12th of October next, for the tirection of Pilot's and Boatmen's Houses at the above-named place- Plans and specification may be seen, at the Public Works office, Shortland-street, and at the present Pilot Station, South Head, Kaipara Harbour. J. WILLIAMSON, ~;. Superintendent. /DANK OE NEW ZEALAND. Notice is herphy given that the HALF-YEABLY GTCNERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auck land, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st day of October next, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half year ending 30th instant, the Election of a Director, and for any other busi ' ness that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors D. L. MUEDOCH, Inspector, Auckland, September 16,1874. APEE HANGINGS, OII|B COLOURS, ETC. Ex Ferndale, Oxford, and Loch Urr. PAPEEHANGINGS-The largest and most complete Assortment in Auckland, comprising every variety of deaipn French and English Decora tions and Borders, selected expressly for thin market ; also, in bales and cases, suitable for wholesale buyers ,„ .., ~.. . VAKNISHES— Carriage and House Painters, Cabmet- SUNDRIES—Brushes of every description. Gold Leaf, Bronzes. Artists' Requisites, Trade Iron ■ mongery. English and Colonial Glne. Q-LAS- —Polishert and Rough Plate, Photo and Orna mental of every description, Sheet, on which we have new made a considerable reduction in price, i PAINTS—White Lead in large and small packages, Zinc, White, Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, Anticorrosive, etc. . ' c COLOURS—Dry in every variety. i OILS Boiled and Raw Linseed, in casks and drums. ' TURPENTINE-In cases at.l drums. . Methylated Spirits. MOU r,DINGS—GiIt and Stained Picture Frames and . Room, a fine assortment of Cornice Mouldings. y Chrorno-Litliograpiis. i, W. PHIISipS & BON r 18, W HBH A M - STB S IT.



[/. ITS" THE PRESS, AND WIL ■*- SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, 3y ■ THE OOMiKG CRISIS: A. SKB T0 H ■ or the FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL CONDITION (OB1 NEW ZEALAND, With the causes and probable results of that condition, by W. L. REES, Esq., Of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and New Zealand, - . JJarrister-aL-Law. SWEEPSTAKES on the Melbourne *£ 'will' take place at the City Club Hotel THIS (Thursday) EVENING at 8 o'clock. YALUABIE FREEHOLD PBOPERTY. 'For Sale, » commodious residence at ParnelL cori tairiug nine rooms, and built with special regard to comfort by the owner. In the Dining-room thereis a Chiffonnier and Bookcase, with gla&s doors. The Nure irv opens from the large Bedroom—Wardrobe in th j latter. In the Kitchen there is a Leamington rangt and spacious Cupboards. Water is laid on in, the t )use. In ya^d, 3 large tanks, splendid well and pump ; with chimney built in; fowl house and piggeries. There is an excellent flower and kitchen garden and orchard well stocked with CQOice fruit trecp, many of them in full bearing. Xo a purchaser liberal terms of half cash and balance may remain on mortgage at 8 per cent-—For further particulars apply by letter only to M D., Stab office. OU SALE, a comfortable Cottage, with two allotments, [in Hepburn-street, adjoin* ing the property of Thomas Buddie, Ksq,—Apply to H. Ashton & Son, 31, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOE, S 5 LE.—Ship's Boats and Dingies ; also, a three-ton Fishing Boat.— James Clare, Custom Hom^-street. TpOB. SALK,two four-roomed^'ouses -L in Sumner-strcet. Eden 'errace ; size of Allot ment, 34ft by 99ft, with a good weJL .- rice, Ll6O for both.—Apply to J. CARROK, Stlehbury's Buildings, Queen-street. STONE LIME! STONE LIME!-- The BEST HYDRA.ULIO STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trade, Is 2<i ■ a bushel (ba sto be returned). -Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-strcets. :____ (\ & JSH U is G-A AWD A U OiUjAND V/ ROY<VL MAIL COACHES. THE BOYAL M XL COACHES TIME TABLE. Leave Onehunga- 9 a.m., 2 p.m. Leave Auek land—l 2 noon, 5 p.m. Night Coaches on" Saturdays— 6.30 p.m., 11.30 p.m. Booking Office :-Lendrum's Stable 3, lateMearss', Queen-street, Auckland. W. WHITE, Pkoprietob. ivTEW ZEALAND FBEIS HANDSOMBLY-BOUND BOOKS OF FEBNS Collected and Mounted by T. CRANWELL, PARNELL. Extract trom Letter/btohivkd by T. Ckan- WEI.T,. —"The collection of ferns shewed me were correctly named and beautifully preserved "—, J. J>, SooJcer, F.RS.Z.S.; Royal Gardens, Kew, London. • " The book is exactly tbe fcir.d ot thing to choose for a present."— Xew Zealand Ht.rald. " For a drawing-room table no more tasteful orna ment could be found."— Southern Cross. All Ferns mounted by T. Cbanwsli bear his name and address. Mry be obtained of Upton and Co Wayte, Cranwell and Co., or of T. Crsnwell, Parnel TO-MORROW. WHITE ZINC PAINT, VARNISH. rpHE Subscribers will sell at the JL Rooms, Fort-street, To-morrow (Friday), at 12 o'clock, ' 1 ton Hodson's White Zinc Paint, in 281b tins 1 case Hoare's Best Carnage and Body Varnish. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON; Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, OCTOBER 9. ; FURNITURE, POTATOES, GROCERIES, FANCY GOODS, UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, &c. W. DO W D E N WILL sell by auction at his mart, Queen-street, To-morrow,- at 11 o'clock, Tables, Chairs, Couches, Iron and Wooden r.B'edr steads, Chests Drawers, Meat .Safes, Sawing Machine 1 ton Good Seed Potatoes, Flour, Sugar., Tea, Soap, Ac. Unredeemed Pledges, Fancy Goods, &c, &c. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DIV AUCTION SALE ARTHUR'S MART. "POULTRY—"FowIs, Turkeys, Ducks, J- Geese, Pigeons, &c PRODUCE—4 oases Bacon an* Hams, 3 tons Flour, 50 sacks Maize, Bran. Canterbury Gn*ese, f utter, Beef, 40 cases Apples, 2 mats Dates ; GROCERIES—Teas, -near, Elce, .Tarns HOUSEHOLD HUKNITU RE & EFFECTS+Chtiff. - Cutter, Washing Machine, American Stove, Large Range, Churn', Kitchen Ute sils, doubles and single-barrelled Guns. Also, Force Pump. TO-MORROW. COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, HANOSOME CHIFFONNIER, INLAID CHKST DRAWEHS, HOUSE BOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, To - morrow (Friday), 9th instant, at 11 o'clock, TRICHORD PIANOFORTE, by Bord, in Hand some Walnut case, six Morocso-covered Dining Chairs, Handsome Rimu Cuiffonnier, stuffed and Cane-seated Chairs, Water r Colors, (in gilt frames, Very Handsome Rimu flblaui XhesC;. Drawers, Rimu Double BeSst«ad, Fe*ther Bed, I Feath<r Pillows.. Small Rimu <■ best Drawers, Mirrors, Single and Uouble Iron Bedsteads, \ China Tea and Coffee Keivice, Scales and < Weights, Plated Tea and Coffee Service, &c; Also, at 12 O'clock, The Office in Fort-street, sunding against tbe Custom-house. To be lemoved on tbedttyof sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9. ABYSSINIAN PUMP. THE Subscribers will sell, at tbe Rooms, Fort street, on Friday next, at welve ' O'clock, . r A very powerful Abyssinian Force Pump, double action, with about 5 J feet iron piping. May be worked by either t team or hand, capable of lifting water between 40 and 50 feet. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers MONDAY, OCTOBER 12. TWO COTTAGES AND FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS^ West - street, ojt KARANaAHAPE RoAi>. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, TWO COMFORTABLE COTTAGE 3, Weit-street, Newton, one containing five, and the othe: four rooms, erected on an allotment having a feet frontage to West-street, and 116 feettc North-street The cottages are well built anc finished, and on the property is a well of water They are situated about 100 yards from^thi Karangahapa Roid, and are now let to gob< tenants. ' 1 J3TN.B.— Will be sold in one or two lots; to si bidders l^if ; SAMUE.L OOOHRANS & SO^, :•. ■ ■'■■" .'■■■■.!.■ ■ '"'■':',■ l[ ■''■'■:'_.' y:.<K'\ ',; -, ."■'■,•.;■ '■./^^''■■^■ r'\'\'.: : .'-.-',-'li l