'- "~ Mr. Bree, Messrs Wardrop, G. B. v ,' j Palmer, S. Morrin, T. Macffarlane \ passional committee, Messrs D. Hay, E. Lippftt' and J- Mason ; secretary, Mr J. Cheeseriian; treasurer, Mr Thos. Macffar lane. The meeting afterwards dissolved.

A PIRATE STRONGHOLD.

CELESTIAL CONDITION OF AFFAIES IN COCHIN-CHINA.

The Chinese maintain they are the only civilised nation of the earth, but we are not bound to believe them. Judging from the extraordinary revelation made in the follow ing story taken from a Hong Kong paper we should conclude that however advanced they may be they can yet do with a little more advancing in the humane arts : "The Viceroy's fleet has been sent to a vessel, down to the Gulf of Tonquin, to assist in the capture and extermination of as many as possible a very large band of buccaneers who established themselves some yeai-s ago at a place in the Gulf, known as Foo-tai-moon. The chief is known as Lan Koong-shing, and his two lieutenants (able enough scound rels doubtless) are Yeung Kog-p'oon and Shing Shang-yee. Some ten years ago these villains had their head-quarters on the West Coast, where their doings were extensive in the extreme. Rapine and murder accom panied their steps wherever directed, and villages became depopulated as if by magic, the villagers being either murdered or allowed to join the pirate band. The excesses of the scoundrels attained such a pitch at last that the Viceroy's gunboats were despatched to the scene of their depredations with such good effects that they abandoned the villages they had peopled with their own nefarious gang, and departed for the Gulf of Tonquin, where they established themselves to the number of some five thousand; a number that included their families. The place they selected was, as I have already said, Foo-tai-moon, a strong hold they proceeded truly to make so by fortifying it as well as some adjacent islands that were favourably situated to assist in the defence of the place. They of course retained their craft, and soon became the terror of the place, swooping down upon trading junks with the rapacity of a hawk, and shedding blood as if it were water. The force that has gone is, in a sense, large, and it is to be hoped an entire extermination of the scoundrels may take place. About three weeks ago the gunboat Chun-hoi brought in sixty rascals whom she had man aged to capture. They are now awaiting sentence, but as it is well known that they have been giving information to the authori ties- and were, in fact, when seized, on their way to make further revelations—it is supposed by some that they will escape decapitation. They aver that they were com pelled to become pirates, being only allowed to choose between death or buccaneering ; and under these circumstances, if true—the story is a plausible one, it being known that the pirates obtained accession to their band by this means—it is not surprising they should have elected to become freebooters. There is one thing worthy of notice, which ia, that the Viceroy with a fine sense of expediency, has a fascinating knack of taking off the heads of spies of this description, as well as of those who cling to the absurd idea that there should be 'honour amongst thieves,' and it is quite possible that sixty distorted faces may be seen, in a day or two, ornamenting that shambles yclept the Ma-t'au."

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

MEETING OF CREDITORS.

Me David Hutchinson,

A meeting of creditors in the estate of David Hutchinson, a bankrupt, who has for some time been carrying on the business of a flax-dresser at Muku, was held to-day in the office of the Provincial Trustees, when Mr Macffarlane was appointed trustee to bank rupt's estate.

The bankrupt's liabilities were set down at £722 13s Id ; assets, £338 10s. Re Neil Smith.

This bankrupt -was a mariner of Auckland who had met with reverses in his calling. His liabilities were £1,092 5s ; assets, nil.

In the total absence of creditors the case was adjourned for a week.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Business done — Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 12s Gd; sellers £17 los Bay of Islands C.C.—Sellers, £9 10s. South. British Insurance— Sellers, 53s National Bank—Buyers, 69s Union Beach—Sellers, lis 6d. Bismarck—Sellers, 5s 6d. Royal Oak, 4s, ss. Thames Gas—Buyers, 36s ; sellers, 38s Thames G.M.Co., 40s ; sellers, 435. Albion (Ist issue)— Buyers, 60s Caledonian, £9 10s, £9 14s j buyers, £9 2s Gd ; sellers, £910s.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

SCARCITY OF FOOD AT TE KUITI,

ALEXANDRA

This day. Trade here has been extremely dull lately. There are no natives down.

At Te Kuiti there is already a great scar city of food, the potatoes being exhausted.

LATEST FROM COROMANDEL.

COROMANDEL,

This day,

The Eoyal Oak manager reports that the No. 2 leader still looks promising, and he has no doubt but he will soon come across another parcel of specimens similar to the last lot. The winze on the cross leader has been sunk 15 feet. There is a little loose gold to be seen by washing where it joins with the No. 3 reef, but the ground is hard. Work for the present will be discontinued. The contractors (Edwards and party) com menced the low level yesterday. The Tokatea have crushed 120 tons stone during the month and about 70 lbs. of speci mens and picked stuff obtained from the tribute leader. No work has been done on the specimen run in the Bismarck leader during this month. Work will be resumed in this quaiter during the incoming month, when better news may be expected. There 18 no change to report from the Siege level. A contract has been let for continuing the Van tunnel another 100 feet at 18s. 6d. per foot. This tunnel is being constructed at the joint cost of the Tokatea and Bismarck companies. The big tunnel is now in 130 feet. The ground is very hard. ..... The Plutus battery is making a great show. men pro at work. 'No reporter tcept the Mai: -h-.i fo * 1» "ii t. Ci ■'■■■' imtriotfci.'j.mi i. a fci < .^WCiy'of „u.kknd have 530 lb* i picked Btoae from Nos 1 and 2 lodea. fowue

of No lis very good. Some fine stone was picked out of the paddock last night.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

CHPISTCHURCH.

This day. Produce market quotations f.o.b. at Lyttelton: Wheat, 5a 3d; oats, 5s 6; potatoes, £8 ; flour, £13 10s; bran, £6 ; sharps, £6 ; hams uncovered, Is ; bacon un covered, 10d ; market bare of barley and potatoes.

GAZETTE APPOINTMENTS. — NEW JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

MR VOGEL COMES TO AUCKLAND

WELLINGTON.

This day. In a gazette just issued Mr Worker is ap pointed public vaccinator for Albert Land and Mangawai. The following justices of the peace are appointed :— Messrs C. Adams Arapo, Kaipara ;T. Coates, Kaipara ; J. Oosgrave, G. Schwartz Kissling and W. Seccombe, Whangarei; J. Wallace, Otahuhu. The following resignations of Volunteer officers are accepted :—Honorary Lieut. L. Yon Tempsky, No. 1 Company, Auckland Grammar School Cadets; hon. Sub-Lieut. •T. Mackay, No. 2 Company ; hon. Sub- Lieut. T. B. Hannaford, No. 1 Company. Mr Joseph Cochrane has been appointed receiver of gold revenue at Coromandel. The following harbourmasters have been appointed :—G. C. Best for the port of Thames ; Hannibal Marks, for Tauranga. "Mr Vogel leaves for the Manakau at mid might in the Luna, which will remain for the Macgregor's mails to bring South.

DOGS AND POULTRY.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star ) Sir, —Prince and Trip have sadly, though innocently, led astray some of the Auckland fancy. Neither carry points to gain notice, much less distinction in our " home " shows. The beautiful exhibited photo, of a true fancy spaniel brings to my recollection Jeffries' Prince, the handsomest black, white and tan ever seen. Five hundred pounds cash on the table was refused for him. About 1830 Mr White, of Knightsbridge, had little Ben, the king of black tans, only 3i lbs. More money was offered for Ben than for Prince. At six weeks old their pups were frequently sold for upwards of £40 each. Ben was maliciously poisoned to the regret of the whole London fancy. Pups at that period also brought fabulous prices. Their sudden disappearance was most remarkable. When I was a boy they were very common ; eveiy old maid kept her pup. The many attempts to restore the breed have proved a failure. Pup could not show more nose than the most noiseless negro. Earless, giving to them the appearance of having been pretty closely cropped. Color, a light or dark sandy brown, with jet black points. The more turns in the tail the more prized was puppy. Poultry : —I have great regret that Mr J. R. Stephens' black-breasted game cock did not get the first prize. Where is its equal? The Dorking hen in coop 19 was the queen of Dorkines, and no. mistake. Mr Isaacs' two dark Brahma hens are wonderful birds, perfect pictures. Happy thought! pray send me two or three eggs.— I am, &c, J. H. Home.

Shortt's Hair-cuttino S.s loon, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel First-class Attention, Civility and Cleanliness - [Abvt ~\

COFFKE ! — Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to aDy Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province.—Advt.l

*H1 ftfi«tK& WHAM, FRIDAY, SflPlrflgßßft 11 18T4



WANTED, in a gentleman's family, a good Gardener, who can also make himself generally useful.—Apply to Mr Easdown, Baker, Queen-street. WANTED, a Paper Ruler; one who has been accustomed also to work a Guillotine Paper Cuting Machine preferred.—Apply at the Star office. WANTED, a Blacksmith.—Apply to Thomas Inglis, corner of Custom House and Albert-streets. WANTED KNOWN Low the |the public of Auckland can save money !— Do not pay Is 6d for stewed oysters ; do not pay Is per plate for raw oysters. But go to EVANS' Oyster and Chop House where you can get Fresh Oysters, stewed in new milk, for Is. Raw Oysters per plate, with bread and butter, Cd. Cleanliness, civility, and attention are the order of the day at EVANS' Restaurant Roll up !—N B. —No connection with the man who rose from his ashes —Note the address — Opposite Vulcan-lane, same entrance as that leading i to Evans' Hai? dressing Establishment. WANTED, a first-class Barber. None but a practical and experienced hand need apply to Professor Evans, Hair Dresser, same entrance as Coromandel Oyster and Chop House, Queen-street. WA NTED to PELL—A Bargain— A Comfortable Four-roomed House, newly painted and papered, off Upper Queen-street, with freehold allotm«nt Price £110.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that the remainder of Garrett Brothers Stock of Boots will be cleared out Regardless of Cost! Come and see for yourselves. —Garrett "Brothers, Dublin Bouse, Wakefield-street. WANTED, a Pair of Sawyers to Saw Telegraph Poles, near Bay of Islands. — Apply to E. Archard, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a 400-gallon Tank with tap. —T. Leigh White, Canada Buildings. WANTED, a useful Girl about 13 or 14. — Apply Mrs Carr, Newton Road, first house below Edinburgh Castle. WANTED, by a young lady, an Engagement as' Nursery Governess (daily or resident), competent to teach music.—Address A.8.C., Star Office. TO LET, two Rooms (unfurnished). —Apply 53, Grey-street. WANTED, a Partner with about £250 to join in a profitable Manufacturing Business (no risk). — For particulars, anply to Stewart and Appleby, Commission Agents, West Queen-street WANTED, a Situation as Nurse tender.-Apply E.B.,Mr Shandeis, Short land-street. ANTED T O BELL- A BARGAIN—Two Excellent S^ops and Dwelling Houses with Freehold Allotment 33 x9O The shops are let for ,£6O a year, and are a good invest ment. Price £460.-J. M. I evnqx, Queen-street. WANTED to BENT or LEASE, a small Shop with three or four rooms at tached (suburbs preferred), snitable for a provision store -State particulars to Hannafords Agency High street. ' WANTED, a first-class General Servant where another is kept.—Apply to \frs Howard, Wynyard-street. "YJT7 AN'fED, by a middle-aged man, A a filiation as Groom and Driver.; or,to • ! .fte* ' " ->r more horses and make Wniself ~.u.i us!. Good references. ~ Fo* addiesn 'apply office of this paper.



\\T ANTED, Purchasers for 200 -;V .varieties of Polyanthuses at Is per doz.- Erlc Craig, t nnces-street. "^AF ANTED, an experienced Nurse » * maid.—Mrs G. Lewis, Jerroyn-street. TINTED, a General Servant; " * must be a good laundress.—For address apply at the office of this paper. TXf ANTED KNOWN, that Mrs » ' Scott, late of Belfast, is prepared to execute in the neatest possible style, and on the shortest notice, every description of upholstery for families and the trade. Every ori'er entrusted to her will re ceive care and attention, and at a moderate charge. Upholstery done for families at their homes, or at Mrg Scott's residence, Baker-street. WANTED to SELL (cheap), Bft and 9ft sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron lso, Pumps. ' aints. Ploughs, Sc. N.8.-Highcst arice given for all kinds of Old Metal at Alfiiib Smart's, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. W" ANT ED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, Bope, Bags, Cast-off Clothing, Ac. at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. . . 8. MOSS, Manager, WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal j (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, 1 Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-birk Shafts, Spokes, nd Bed-gum Felloes, *c, Ac, always.on hand. j WANTED KNOWN, THAT R. CHALMER S, PLTTMBEE AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above (*. Staines. Every descripiion of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. T^T ANTED KNOWN, that the' " v Greet Clearance Sale Drapery Clothing, Silhs, Babjware, &c, is now on at R W. PYSON'fC, 130, Queen-street, ar-d must be cleared in THREE WE> KS, the Premises having been disposed of, and very early possession being required—GßEAT BAR GAINS. WANTED to SELL, at 2s Gd per dozen, the Purest Spanish Potking Eggs for .•etting : fresh each day. —J. Green, at the fruit Stall. Market. WANTED E N 0-WN THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical Watchmaker, Ac, Upper Queen-street, la 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, £G 6s. PUETHEB REDUCTIONS IM PRICES OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT T. McMASTEK'S. THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. T. McMASTER, WE L.LESLEY STREET. ! ; nOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Risks on all description of property accepted as heretofore, at Lowest Current Rates. Equitable claims will ever be liberally dealt with, and paid promptly. LIFE DEPARTMENT. In consequence of the restrictions imposed by the Colonial Legislature, this branch of the business has been withdrawn, except as regards existing policies, GEO. WM. JONES, Agent, CfCi'i : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. July 10, 1874. rpHE SOUTH BEITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY or NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £760,000, UNLIMITED LIABILITY. The large and steady increase of the business of the Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the bast proo* of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. It is conducted on sound principles, and is widely known for liberality nd promptness in the settle ment of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of Insured. A.BOARDMAN, Manager. OTANDA R D FIRE AND MABINE INSURANCE COMPANY or NEW ZEALAND. Capital .. .. ONE MILLION STERLING Head Office—Prinoess-stbbet, Dunkdin. Losses by Fire Insured against, on Stores, Warehounes 1 Dwelling-houses, &c., at current rates. The Company will also take Risks on Wool and al kinds of Merchandise, on land or at sea, and either on valued or open Policies, on the most favourable terms. Particular attention is drawn to the fact that by provisions in the Articles of Association Insurers will participate in the Profits of the Company. GEO. W. BINNEY, Agent TTICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY, FIRE AND MARINE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of Premium. MARINE RISKS on Cargoes and Hulls of Vessels taken on favourable terms. WOOL Insured, with average on each bale, LOSSES promptly and liberally settled, either in Great Britain or in the Colonies. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents,r2s,LQneen-Btreet,



WANTED KNOWN — Eurniture selling off. Building coming down. Must clear out at any price Ho reasonable offer refused. One visit solicited. W. L. R<»TH, 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 and varied stock of Furni ture of every description, suited for the humblest cottage or the most luxurious mansion, including Iron and Wood BedsUads of all sizes and descriptions, Portable,&c.,Hair,Fl»x,andCocoanut Fibre Mattresses Feather and Flock Beds, Carpets, Walnut, Bimu, Cedar, and Kauri Chiffoniers (some with mi-rer panels and back, and carved), &c Mah.igany, Rimu, 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 Utensils 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 first choice !—Note the address: -W. L. ROTH. Old Supreme Court-house, Queen-street (opposite Mon tague's Fancy Repository. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed 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 Isae-:s' Bonded Store. TV. & G. WINSTONE. TT7ANTED, Everybody to know * * that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruise Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Secon consignment per Jubilee just opened, T/T7 ANTED KNOWN, that D. t*' CioLPTF is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including ashes, 1 oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bouse Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Cum Laths, Shingles, *c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED, a first-class Compositor. Cood wages. - Apply Stak. office MRS COLGAN, Wakefield-street, is happy to acquaint her pupils thiit she has recovered from her illness, and will be able (God willing) to resume bur School duties on MONDAY the 14th Instant. Mrs Com aw is a trained and certificated Teacher. Shn will bestow the strictest care on the instruction of children entrusted to her charge. MB C. E. CORLETT is requested to call immediately at the Bricklayers' Arms Hotel to save unpleasantness- VALUABLE EREEII. OLD V PROPERTY. For Sale, » commodious residence at Parnell. con taining nine rooms, and built with special regard to comfort by the owner. lv the Dining-room there is a Chiffonnier and Bookcase, with glass doors. The Nurforv opens from the large Bedroom —Wardrobe in the latter. In the Kitchen tYre is a Leamington range and spacious Cupboards Water is laid on in the housf. In yard, 3 large tank 3, splendid well and pump ; wash house, with chimney built in ; fowl bouse and piggeries. There is an excellent (lower and kitchen garden and orr.hird well stocked with choice fruit trees, many of them in full hearing. To a purchaser the libcal loins of half cash and balance mar remain on mortgage at 8 per cent.—For further particulars apply by letter only to M D., Stab office. Tj O R SALE. FOR SALE, in Grafton Road, a three roomed House, Stable, Wagtjon - house, and Sheds ; also, an Expiess Waggon and a Set of Harness (nearly new) —Apply on the premises, sixth house from Choral Hall, right hand side. FOR 8 4 LE.—Ship's Boats and Dingies • also, a three-ton Fishing Boat.— James Clare, Custom House-street. i THE JVfIFSES TErTENBERG beg most respectfully to inform parents snd the pnblic gcnerttlly that they ar« prerared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Gnepure Kml,r idery, Wool, and all kinds of Farcy Work. Orders executed for Hafr Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches. Bracelets, Ac.—Residence : Top of Grey street, 00, east side. TOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received until NOON of the 14th Imtaet for Altering and BeconstructlDg the National Mart, Queen-street, for the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Finns, &c, at my office, Queon street. R. REALS, Architect. LOST, last night, the stone from, a Diamond Ring. —Any person returning the same to this office will receive ill reward. TWO Gentlemen can he accommo dated wi h Board and Residence. Single Bedrooms.—Apply to Mr Wallace, Grocer, Drake street. FOE PALE, the Goodwill. Lease, Furniture, and Stock of a good Hotel, well situated in the City. - For full particulars apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, 42, Queen street. FOR SALE, a Box Mangle.—Apply Lome-street Bakery. rpOURISTSto Eotomahau will find A good accommodation at the Wairoa Hotel, Lake Tarawhera. Charges :—Beds, Is 6d; Meals, 2s. APORO TE WHAREKANIWHA, Proprietor. TETTY AT QUARANTINE STATION. Superintendent's Office, Auckland. September 9,1874. TENDERS will be received at this office until Noon of MONDAY, the 28th instant, for the Erection of a JETTY at the Quarantine Station, Motuihi. Plans and specifications may be seen and forms of tender obtained at the Public Works Office, Short land-street. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. GLORIOUS NEWS EOR THE PUBLIC. At FENTON'S Central Stores. Auckland Market, there is a TREMENDOUS FALL in the Price of PROVISIONS and GROCERIES.—AuckIand being quite overstocked witH everything but money out wealthy retail Srocers "are taking advantage of the present crisis and are making purchases of our poor merchants at most rnnious prices, and are therefore making enormous profits, more especially out of their 4d white sugir and Is 6d tea their profits must be large. However, with all outside ruff, the nublic are paying far too high for their household requirements. You should compare prices with FENTON'S, wh candidly admits the following prices are paying him splendid profits :— LTST of PRICFS: Sugar, 3d per lb ; Rire, 2Jd ; B vrlev. 2jd ; Split i Peas, 2Jd ; Raisins,. 4Jd : Curra^tr,, 4Jd ; Spice. Id per packaee : Crlman's White or Blue Starch, 3d per lb ; very hard Soap, 6d per bar ; lieht Blue 6d per lb ; Sardines. 6d per tin ; Sultana Rah-ins fid per lb : Muscatels. Art ; Salad Oil, 6|d tier bottle ; Pas'or Oilj 6£d ; full weight cindles (slightly damaged\ 4-Jd; Blacking. 4d per dozen cakes : Soap Powders, 6d per dozen ; Lollies, lOd per lb; Condensed Milk, 8d per tin:; splendid Tea. Is 8d per Vi (all the way from Ohino-not manufactured In Auckland) Our 2s Tea is really choice, you do not require a better article i Rermuda Arrowroot. 6d per lb : large size Tomato Sauce, 4jd per bottle ; Clothes Pegs, Id per dozen ; pure Honey, 6d per lb; Knife Polish, 4d per tin; Sa'ety Matches, 4jd per dozen ; a larg* supply of splendid Butter, Is per lb ; Canterbury Cheese, 8d per lb; abundance of Hams and Bacon, from 8d per lb.~Boo Empty Butter Firkins for sale cheaD.— Every article sold at this store is guaranteed standard weight. Weigh all, weigh everything.—FENTON'S , CENTRAL STORES, Auckland Market



TV/TELBOURNE CUP. £1000 SWEEPSTAKE. j The Drawing for the above Sweepstake will take I place on MONDAY, 14th instant, commencing at four o'clock p.m. sharp. H. N. ABBOTT. City Club Hotel, September 9, 1874. pHOIOGEAPHIO NOTICE. Mr G. REDFERN begs to intimate to his friends and customers that he has Re-commenced business in the premises lately occupied by J. Corbktt, Post llioe Side, Shortland-street. OF STOCK. '' PEEMISES SOLD! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT ! J. SMITH Having disposed of the premises And imperative possession required to be given within i ONE MOJSTH, He will Sacrifice his LARGE AND CHOICE STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and HABERDASHERY AT LESS THAN COST PRICE ! r N FACT, NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED. COME ONE ! COMB ALL 1 JOHN SMITH, 24 0, QUEEN-S TRE ET. rpHE LAST WEEK OF R. W. DYSON'S CLEARANCE SALE. £0,000 WORTH . OF DEAPERY, CLOTHING, Etc,, Etc., Etc. yet remaining TO BE DISPOSED OF AT ANY SACRIFICE, FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! As the Messrs Vaile,who have purchased the premises, aW IMPERATIVELY REQUIRE POSSESSION. 13 0, and 13 2, QUEEN-STREET, Nest Messrs Morrin's, Ironmongers. LOST, near Grafton Road, a Purse containing Money. — The finder wiU be rewarded on leaving is at the shop of Mr Laßoche Painter, near the Stockade. rp H E COLONIAL B 4.NX OE NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Deed of Settlement of the Colonial B»nk of New Zealand, a Special General Meeting of the Proprietors of the said Bank will be held at the Masonic Hotel. Moray Place, Dunedin, in the Province of Otago, on WEDNES DAY, the thirteenth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-lour, at two o'clock p m., for the purpose of Fleeting seven Directors and two Auditors, to be the first I drectors and Auditors of the said Bank. And that every Proprietor who is possessed of three hundred Shares at the least in the Capital of the said Bank, and shall hecome a Candidate for the office of Director, must give notice thereof to the Board of Directors, in writing, to be left at the offices of the said Bank, High-street, Dunedin aforesaid, thirty days at least before the day of election. And that every person appointed to act as proxy must be a Proprietor of the said Bunk, and every proxy must be it> writing, under the hand of the pro prietor of the Shares, in resr-ect of which such proxy shall be given, and delivered to the Secretary of the said Bank at least twenty-four hours before the time appointed for the said meeting. Copies of the said Deed of Settlement and proxy forms may be had on application at the office of the said Bank, High-street, Dunedin aforesaid. By order of the Provisional Directors. WM. YOTJNG, Interim Secretary. Dunedin, August 15,1374. rpHE COLONIAL BANK OE NEW ZEALAND. Intimation is hereby given to Shareholders that, to entitle them to Vote at the meeting advertised to be held at Dunedin on he 30th September it will be necessary that they should sien t'^e Deed of Settle ment of the Bank, or a Duplicate thereof, before that date. A Duplicate of the Deed now lies at onr office for signature. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, A renti Colonial Bank of New Zealand.



"P&INCE OE WALES.THEATRE. j THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. A GEAND AMATEUR VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT BY LEADING AMATEURS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MRS GRIBBLE AND CHILDREN". Under the patronage of the several Volunteer Forces. 1 PROGRAMME. Part I. Horizontal Bar, by James Elder (One-legged Gymnast), Infant Brother, and E. Gough. Song, " Belle of the Ball" .. Gentleman Amateur Song, "Happy Moments" .. MrE. O'Hare Song and Dance Gentleman Amateur Song, " I wish my Granny could see me now".. .. Mr Brooks ( Song, "Nil Desperar.dum " .. Gentleman Amateur Bending Feats by the Boneless Boy (H. Mattison), who has kindly volunteered his services for this occasion. t Song, "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep " (by request) .. Mr J. Reid To be followed by the Ethiopian Sketch, THE STAGE STRUCK DARKIE. Dramatic Manager .. .. Mr A Smith Call Boy Mr J. Cummins J Pete (a Stage-struck Darkie).. Mr P. Doran ' Interval of ten minutes. Part 11. Song, " Down by the Old Mill Stream" Gentleman Amateur Mr E. O'Hare in his Pretty Song and Dance, " The One T Dearly Love " Song, " Little Footsteps " .. Mr F. Herman Huh Trapeze Mr L. Almaz Reading Mr A. Smith Basso Song. "Holy Friar" .. Mr J Reid To conclude with a Laughable Farce, entitled, A BAD NIGHT'S REST IN AN HOTEL j Ob, THE MISCHIEVOUS MONKEY. Mr Jones (a Landlord).. .. Gent'eman Amateur MischievioHS Monkey .. .. Mr E. O"Rare William Augustus (a Traveller) Mr P. Doran Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. W. MA HONEY, Sec. pro. tern. P. DORAN, Manager. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION,' Wellesley-street. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1874. Sept. 18 —" Music—lts various Notations and Modes of Teaching"—Rev J< hn Crump Sept. 25—" Science among the Cinders—A Grate Lecture"— Rev P. H. Cornford Oct. 13—"The Man"—Yen Archdeacon Maunsell, L.L.D., President. *** Seats reserved for Ticket-holders until 7.16 p. m. Admission to Non-Ticket-holders, Is each. pBINCE OE WALES THEATRE. RE-ARPEARANCE FOR A SHORT SEASON, OF THE ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA MINSTRELS IN THEIR GRAND DRAWIKG-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT. TO MORROW EVENING. ENTIRELY NEW AND ORIGINAL REPERTOIRE j OP SONGS, SKETCHES, DANCES, AND COMICALITIES. B3T The most popular Troupe that has ever visited the Colonieb. and the greatest Monster Combination of Minstrel Talent. No advance in the prices. G. W. ROCKEFELLER, Business Manager. GRAND VOCiL AND INSTRUMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT In Aid of the BAND FUND OF THE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS Will be held at the CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET, ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1874. A SELECT QUADRILLE PARTY after the Entertainment. Tickets, 2s 6d each ; to be obtained from the Members of the Corps. pHORAL HALL. "WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1874. Under the Patronage of His Worship the Mayor akd the Volunteers. GRAND CONCERT AND i DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. Concluding with A QUADRILLE PARTY, In aid of the FUNDS of the AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEER AND CITY BAND. Admission to whole Entertainment, 2s 6d ; Cadets in uniform, Is. Programme will be published shortly. Tickets can be obtained from Mr Saunders. Tailor, Queen-street: Mr J Fish, Chemist. Princes-street; and any of the Officers and Members of the Engineer Company. ART UNION OE SEWING MACHINES. , The DRAWIVG will take tdace in the Mechanics' Institute at 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY NRXT. Subscribers please, c*ll for their tickets not later • than Tuesday A few names still wanted to fill the , list.- THE FITTING SHOP, Vulcan Lane. MONET to LEND, in large and small sums, at lowest rates of interest — Apply Morris Marks, next door to the City Hall, Queen-street, NORTH SHO 4-R.— To T e t, Family Residence near the Victoria Wharf; £40 1 a-year." Splendid Marine Villa, II rooms on the Beach £50 a-year —Oliver o. Mays. I I FOR SAL E,! j A First-olais Office Table, with drawers and . cupboards, fitted with patent locks. . j G. W. BINNEY. SWISS OTT RTA.I N3 ! SWISS CURTAILS 1 Ex Miltlades : Very Rich Embroidered Lace CURTAINS, with and without application, from 43s to 90s. ma 'ATH. DIETHELM, , Shortland-strnt.



I QHIP OXFORD, EBOM jjSJIQ^. 0 LONDON. TENDERS FOR DISCHARGING. Tenders for discharging the above vessel will be re ceived at our offices up till noon cf MONDAY next, 14tb instant Ship wiU.provide steam winch. Lo*ert or any tender not necessarily accepted, L. D. NATHAN & CO.. Agents. , r^ QHIP OXFORD, EROM /g(A^^ O LONDON. ■Ms^^lLL n O T T C E. A Sight Entry to clear above ressol will be paased at the Customs at noon on TUESDAY »oxt, 16th instant. Charge for each Bill of Lading 10s 6d. L. D. NATHAN <* CO.. Agents. a.. QHIP OXFORD,FROM Oivlk lO LONDON. €3^Pli&» Oapt. Bbavkn will not be reipoaii '^m^^^^ bio for any debts contracted *7 «« Crew. *n^ TTOR TAEANAKI flKsWk^f^ -C NELSON. PICTON, WEL V^lL^^-LiNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WzBZtMMis!? PORT CHALMERS. The N.S.S.S. Company's s a. P h cc be, H. Wobsp. Commander, from the Onefcung* Wharf, on MONDAY next, September 14, at 10 *.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland; Or A BARNES. Onehunga. >\ 'DIOR Russell and Kawakaws. OT\ JP —The cutter FAWN will receive |M cargo TO-MORROW at Mr W. Gilfillan's «Bslg&i Coal Yard, Breakwater. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. CORN EXCHANGE. IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS! Alongside the Ship Oxford. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Messrs L. D Nathan aid Co to sell by public auction alongside the ship Oxford, oa lueiday, 15tk instant, at 11 o'clock, *«r /.',". 48 Iron Tanks. Terms:—Cash. mssm^mmtgam ptTBLIO NOTIFICATION. Superintendent's Office Auckland, September 4, 1874. Ido hereby notify by virtue of " The Auckland Waste Lands Act. 1>67." that the Block of General Country Land hereinafter mentioned will be open foe Selection and Sale at the Waste Lands Office at Auck land on and alter Tuesday, the 16th day of September, 1874. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. PARISH OF WAIUKU FAST, COUNTY Off EDEN,! ' 6000 acres adjoining the i* waroa and Waikato Rivers. NOTE.—Application for any of the land set forth above t > be made in w. itlv g, aid decosit* d in the "Waste Lands tffiqe before the 15th da> of September 1874. J MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. TO SOAP B O I LE R B. PALE AMBER RESIN. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE heen instructed to sell^oa Monday, at 11 o'clock, 100 barrels Prime Fale Amber Retin. Terms :—Approved bills at three montki, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14.. WHITE LEAD, WHITE ZINO. DRYEES, COLOURED PAINTS, B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Monday, at eleven o'clock, . 10 casks, each about 7cwt Wbi*e L«ad £ .. ~ ~ Zinc 3 „ Dryeri, and Coloured Paints. No reserve. To close accounts. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. ALLOTMENT, ANGLESEA - STREET. . 50 ACRES TAUPIKI. WAIKATO. TOWN ACPE, HAMILTON WEST. THE Fuhscrihers will sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 14th mit, at 12 o'clock, ANGLTOT!* an* PRATT-«TRWWTSJi-CorTi<>r »llot ment 66 feet to Anglerea-street by 100 feet to Prott-'treet. TATTFTRI. WlAKATO—Allotment 186, containing 50 nivei. TTAMTTTOV WE^T—Allotment 176.1 acre. WAIRATT—I*O acres good Fern Land, close to Patumahoe. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 14. BY OPDER OE THE TBTTSTFTJS QF G. P. RUSSELL'S ESTATE. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT FORT STREET. FARMS AT HOKTA*TGA AND EAST TAMAKI. FOR POSITIVE UNRESERVED SALE. THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Trustees of G. F. R-»«sell'8 Estate to offer for sale'by tiublio auction, Without Reserve, at the Tard Mart Fort afreet, on Monday 14th September next, at 12 o'clock. wJ^«lrli' nT nfG VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, viz :— FOR Part of AHotmAut, W 0 8 Section No S. of the City -f Auckland. 100 BtiV» frontaire to Tort-street by 198 MnV» dee*> sltn*t d between Graham's Bon* and Custom House Hotel HOKUVGA— Ml that Parcel of Lar-d in the Pro vince <"f A •upland, Country of UolHa*pa. contain, mc SS7 acres, more or Utm. and rall-d ''Firfe. | ford," situatnd at the "onflupnee of th<» Waihou River with the Tot»ra Hreek , HOKTWO. v-All th«t P*rVl of Land in thn Pro i vine* "f *nc'<land County of Hf-Wanpa contain ingll7 acres, more or l«gq, situated at Hutfll*. And.~ , AS MORTGAGES. • E AST TAMA Kl— Farm of 89 acre* 3 roods Parisß of Pakuranga, being Allotment No 7S, of Hut ' Tamaki Farms. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.