Tohn Itoviß «PP care(* *n answer to a inons charging him with allowing his five to wander in Symonds-street on the "pleaded guilty, and was fined 50s which he paid cheerfully like a man. This was all the business.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

{From our own Correspondent.)

a. FRENCH EVENING- PAPER. A. French evening newspaper is about to in London, and, 1 am told, that £25 000 have been subscribed to float the concern. There are a great many French men resident in London, but I should think it very doubtful whether it can pay or not, as there are comparitively very few English men that can read_ F-iench with sufficient knowledge of the idiom to appreciate a news naßeriHthat language. V P NEWSPAPER LYING. The .Daily Telegraph is getting into shock ing repute. It has always been known as a sensational journal, given to habits of the grossest exaggeration, but until lately its actual veracity had not been called in ques tion, and it enjoyed in common with the English press generally the glorious reputa tion of telling the truth on all occasions. However, during the Bussian-Khivan expedi tion it published letters from its special correspondent purporting to come from the seat of which were discovered to have jjeen written not very far from St. Petersburg. Ihis was rather a let-down, but soon after wards nppeared an awful account of a prize fight between two women, in which the horrid details were worked up to the highest pitch. The locality wag described, and a gentleman residing at the spot wrote to the editor stating that the story was a hoax. - The letter was refused admission, but was published in the Birmingham Post. This was rather awkward, but a few weeks ago the same writer, Mr James Greenwood, who does all the "tall" work for the Telegraph, gent in an account of a fight between a man and a dog, which he said had ' taken place at Hanley, in the Black Country. Here again the most repulsive details were worked well, and England shuddered that morning at the breakfast table, to think that such savagery could exist in this civilised age. The Hanley authorities were upon their mettle ; enquiries were made, and it Wag made sufficiently evident that the whole story was a bogus affair from beginning to end. Mr Greenwood stuck to his story, ' and even went to Hanley to point out the house where the fight took place, but failed to identify it, and a handsome reward was equally unsuccessful in obtaining informa tion. The consequence of all this is that no one thinks of believing a word the Telegraph says, although every one reads ifc as they wonld Punch, for the fun of the thing. GREAT MASONIC GATHERING. : There has been a magnificent Masonic gathering at Plymouth to greet the Prince of Wales. I should have been there had not the superior attractions of the northern moors lured me away from the southern. There were nearly 2000 Masons present, and they marched in procession through the streets with music and banners to the Guild hall, where they received the Prince with the grand honours and sang an adaptation of "God bless the Prince of Wales," Addresses were read and replied to by the Prince, who is excellently well up in Masonic business, and evidently makes a hobby of the thing. I don't know whether or not I told you . ' about the Masonic pilgrims, who are to the anmher of fifty, about to leave New York to visit the Foly Land and other places of Masonic interest. They will return through England in February next, and I hear that the Masons of York, the nursery of Free masonry in England, have sent an invitation . to the American pilgrims to a grand banquet and all sorts of festivities during their stay. If accepted, as no doubt it will be, it will be one of the swellest things of the kind that las been done in this country. ELOPEMENT SCANDAL IN SCOTLAND. There has been rather an ugly elope ment in Scotland, in which the parties figuring are an. officer's wife and a Free Uhnrch missionary. In this case the lady who is of the mature age of 35, and has five jchildren, appears to have been the seducer. The young missionary, who is only 25, was acting as tutor to her children, her husband being a Colonel serving in India. Tn this game of rouge et noir the lady put heavily on the black, and has left her family in Edin burgh and gone off with her parson to Lon don. She is entitled to a good deal of money; and the husband is on his way home r to obtain a divorce.

AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCE Or WALES THEATRE.

I We call the attention of our readers to the Mnonncement of the re-appearance of the celebrated comedian, Mr F. M. Bates, at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The piece to be presented this evening -mil be Taylor's interesting comedy " Our American Cousin," which had such a long run at the Haymarket, London, and which established the fame of Mr Sothern as Lord Dundreary," which character will be represented to-night by Mr Stonebam. Mr Bates will appear as Asa Trenchard. The piece includes no less than seventeen characters, seven ladies and ten gentlemen. In order to render the play *b perfect as possible all the available talent .in the province has been engaged by the [«Beee, "and the prices reduced. Miss Stone jam will assume the character of Mary, Mrs Searle that of Flora, Miss Foley that of Mrs Stoneham that of Mrs Mount chessington, and others by the Misses onapa, Mellon, and Bennet. We believe that to-night's performance will ensure a bumper house and gratify every attendant. The Beenery will be characteristic of the play *ith it artiatic associations. I f 'm, AT THE WHATT. The next of the series of entertainments ™* the amusement of the inmates of the wnan "Asylnm will take place this evening, It will consist of a dramatic perfoimance by 1 , c Vivian Company, songs, music, and elocution., -_• OALIiFOBNTA MINSTRELS. Messrs Amery and Mayor will take their wewell benefit to-morrow evening at the Hall.; The whole strength of the Com ply will be brought into requisition on this weresting occasion. - n_ SAMARITAN LODGE. .me members of the Good Samaritan Lodge WAaood Templars held their first anniversary o wiree last evening in the Young Men's it, t Association rooms, Wellesley ; et. An excellent tea was provided, of Th■ ? ome "two hundred persons partook. iae f nteltainnaent was subsequently held in ; J™? 6 loom,— Rev. WiJliam Tinsley in "o jW m c proceedings opened with the March" by the newly jgsed band under the leadership of Mr during ' taey aIBO Bave °*her pieces time Lv\ evenin S» and considering the short 1 the-tnT L° elapsed since its formation, Ken^** r* deserve commendation for their dnoto!i efficiency- Mr Tinsley in his intro of tW-!! pee, remarked upon the progress Ifeiw m Plar.y movement aa a noble and ;'' '•■■. '%"u(ff,;v'- !":, Vii r't-rtfoi.i' meiiW4a'from. ' the P«opl^ i' k-n''- ''ft 6 pfi»^>-*»g easterns of the Cf>rj:;idew '"- tempUi-y preferable i!^in^ ltl!J6r*f c syatwo, because with ' s^k-^STv^* 11*I"s^**ol^6ll of the ' f^nt, ;g" & Ruvancod principles of the , , S)«%aWitiuvr Pf' 3onn flaif* waa a failure f^W«'V nf 11.?toonvert«"* e^ory, publican ~ f^phn L lt ? m ' aot te ba explcted that •:-^-taowj»t^« a* wetlks fiot3'<i over- WM]vwk■■■s>■* !• *Aa.sima, however, '-%!■- ', "j im «Kev,7H;. ,- buld have I'~ %>&*\°/iV^. ."*'h^ : %laß hotel- L-, ,■ ■,: tvo >t '"''s«i, "What

Lewis, secretary of the lodge, gave a verbal and encouraging report of the progress of the lodge, which was started on the btn September, 1873, with ten members ', now it numbered 158. Many mariners were of their brotherhood, and he hoped the members would strive to real^e their title of " Good Samaritan" in rescuing t rtfaUen» assisting the unfortunate, and furthering the good cause of templary. I n the course of the evening the following songs were Bung:—"Rock me to sleep, 3' by Miss Jessie Woods ; " Elenore" (with flute accompaniment) and "Barney OHea," by Mrs John Waymouth, and a duet by the Misses Edger. Messrs Tude hope, Martin, Gibbons, and Nairn, aided with several melodies, which were sung in a very creditable manner and applauded. Master Hill sang " Molly Darling," and "Kiss me and I'll go to sleep," with flute and violin accompaniment. At the close ,Mr Wilkes proposed votes of thanks to the ladies for their kindness, to the band for its genial help, and to the chairman for presiding. He informed the meeting that the Band would make an appeal in the form of an entertain ment on Mondayj the 26th inst., in the Albert-street Temperance Hall, in order that a few more instruments might be purchased. These votes of thanks were carried by ac clamation. —

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Business bone—

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £18. National Bank—Buyers, 708. Colonial Bank—Sellers, 13s. South Britsh Insurance— Buyers 51s ; sel lers, 525, Caledonian, £5 2s 6d. City of London—Buyers, 23s 6d. Crown Prince, 9s. Moanatairi—Buyers, 32s 6d; sellers, 36s 6d. Union Beach—Buyers, 9s 6d. Cure, 10=

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The regular meeting of the Board of Educa tion was held to-day. Present —Dr Camp bell (chairman), Colonel Haultain, and F. L. Prime. An application was received from Tairua asking for the proclamation of district and allowance of teacher, the district finding school. Deferred till the Inspector visits the district. Queen's Eedoubt residents applied for a school.—lt was agreed to inform the com mittee of the report of the Pokeno Hi'l residents relative to the proper position of the proposed schools. The appointment of Mr Eookes to the Opaheke school was sanctioned. An application from the Whau asking per mission to take over the school from the owner was received.—Granted on the terms proposed. Mr R. B. Lusk complained that he could not obtain a rate collector at Tapu. Ifc was resolved to instruct the school committee to co- operate. A letter from the Superintendent relative to a road through a school endowment at Kawakawa. -Agreed to. The appointment of Mr Vickery as pupil teacher at Kaueranga was sanctioned. A letter from the Superintendent relative to to claims by Mr Comes for extra salary for services at the Shellback school was con sidered, and it was resolved that the claim of Mr Comes could not be entertained.

COROMANDEL EXCELSIOR GOLD MINING COMPANY.

An extraordinary meetinor of the shareholders of this company was held this afternoon in the offices, Wyndhom-streefc, Robert Cooley in the chair. The advertisement cnlling the meeting having been read, Mr Hill pro posed, anrl Mr Williamson eeconded, "That the company be voluntarily wound up." Carried.— Mr S. W. Fill then proposed that as the Tokatea Goldmining had offered £250, that. offer be accepted.— Feconded by Mr Clark, and carried.—Mr S. W. Hill them proposed and Mr Waters seconded "That the plant of the company be sold to the best advantage, and after payment sf all claims, the residue be divided amongst the shareholders. Carried. —A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the pro ceedings. ""

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A magnificent assortment of expensive gold and silver FreKßh levers, from T. KnsseH and Sons' factory, Lonrfon. ha« been Imported by our enter prising citizen, F. H- Lewisson. watches seem n be of the be>t description ever imported into New Zealand if th« prices are criterion to <ro by. Fach watch Is accompanied by » certificate from the makers, with a descintion There in one a ralendar w*teh, which fives the day of the month i*> addition to the correct time. This watch is jewelled in ten boles, and priced at, £50. Another of the best three qnarter plate independent centre - second h^yless watch, jewelled watchen, jewelled i" 18 holes, chrono meter balnnce, is priced at £ 60 This is jrußraftced by the makers, snd is the. nnlv watch in "New Zealand of the kind, and is worth looking fit Bepides these there are ladies' and gentlemen's gold keyless watches, gentlemen's gold centre-second stop watches, and a variety rf other Hnds of watche*. clocks, and jeweile.7. —From the Evenikg Stab of September 30 1874;-[Apvt] Skobtt's TrATR.-cvnrrrNGßjii,onx,three doors below the Greyhound FoM First-class Attention, Civility and Cleanliness - [Advt.l COFFTTTC! — Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s F.xcelsior Toffee deserves preference t" any Coffee on account, of pnrity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. . fold at almost every grocery es ablishment in town and province —Advt.



WANTED to LET, a 12 stall PTAfLX wifh T aree ITfty Loft: aJ?o. For Sale*, a PORT*BTTS OPFTOE — For particulars, apply to Mrs K. Pollocfr, Drake-street. WANTED, by an experienced person. » Situation ss Barmaid ; thororehly acenstomert to fhe business.— Apr-ly by lettter to M 0., c»re of Matron, Immigration Barracks. WA N- T 3E D, a Earmaid for Upstairs.—Apply [Greyhound Hotel, Queen street. - W4NTPD, a smart Boy.—Apply to Mr Tate, Lome-street, WANTED, a strong Lad to mate him self useful in a Store.—Apply to T. and H. Cooke, 148, Queen-Btreet. WANTED to PELL fcheap), a Set of StocVa and Dies, f and f.—Address, E.H., St«r office. WANTED, a strong Boy or two. Apply to C. Woolgar, Grey-street. W ANTED to LET, a small Cotta-e-Enquire Mr Foley, back of J. Young's Butcher's Shop, Grey-street.? __ F^OB'SALE, a 4-ton Yacht very cheap.-J. W. Carr; next Gasworks. W~~ ANTBD, a Situation as Mes e senger or Storeman j uneMeptionabl ANTED, a Cottage near Queen- Ch»pel-street and Cook-street. ANTTSD, a-Sliop east side of -Queen-strU between ShorHand and Wellesley-sireets.- Apply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen-street. XTT A WTBD, a Nurse Girl about W 14 or'ls years of age.-Apply for address office of this paper. WA NTED an experienced Nurse maii.-iVply i&nm at office of this paper. • WAITED KNOWN, that Or. We Btreet, next Wynyard Hotel.



\V ANTED- b Y a good plain Needle .'', worker, employment in the house.— Apply by letter X.Y.Z., Matron, Emigra tion Barracks. \y ANTED, a Housekeeper to W" ANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply be tween 10 and 2 to Mrs Churton, ■Rutland-street, Parnell. T&7* ABTID, a good Female Cook. » • —Apply a*, Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. WANT S DK~a~good Compositor.— Apply at the Star office. T^TAKTED, a good Pootmaker; » » can be accommodated with private boarding —Apply at Miller's Boot Factory, on the Wharf. W' ANTED, immediately, a General Ser vant. Washing given out. Refer ence required. Mrs Samuel Brown, Short land Crescent. WANTED toSell, a first choice Josephine Kid Gloves at 3s 6d per pair ; Blue Linen for Butcher's smocks. —W. Eyre, Enniskillen Mouse, Victoria-street. WANTED two steady men as Boarders in a private house. For address apply Star office. W* ANT ED KNOWN, that the Great Clearance Sale Drapery Clothing Subs, Baby ware, &6., is mw on at X "VY. DYSON'S 130, Queen-street, opposite City Hall, ar>d must be cleared in THREE WErKS, the Premises having been disposed of, and very early possession beiue required— G.KEA.T BARGAINS. WANTED, for Trinity Church, North Shore, a Gentleman to play the Harmonium, aod to act as Choirmaster. Time are two Sunday services, and prscfrcs on Friday Evening. Palaiy, £=0 per a- nura—Applications to be *ent to Mr B. Tanns-p, at Messrs Slewart & Anderson's, before Thursday, at 4 p.m. WAFTED, the general public to know that W. KIB.BY, coiner of Queen and Wafceii^d-Etreets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and iC**' 1)- the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Tl«n-l>ark Shaft?, Spokes, and Ited-pnm Felloe*. Ac., «c. J.' wa" nn hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke L\° w °n_hand WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have alvrays on hand a large supply of r-*ewcastle ond B-iy of Islands Coat; i-.lso.best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and (Justom house-street, next Isar.-;s' Bonded rttore. W. & G. WINSTONE. \3fr-APTED KNOWN, that .1 * * Morrison i* prepared to execute »11 kinds of Asphalting at reasonable pricts. — Address Siak. office. \ETAaMTED, Everybody to know v v that W. S. JONES, Sadd'.er, Queen-street, Is appointed Sole Agent for K'liman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A ce;i.ain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruise. Sprains, Cuts, and Pores of every kind. Secon oasiiarnens por .Tub ilee just opened. WASTED E. JS UW N THAT X, D SYKES, Practical Watchmaker, &c, Upper Queen-ntreet, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly^ and to beep the same in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, wii.ant'd to on« minute a month. £6 6s. \\T AJS itl) Ki\OW * , that J. V V Wat-d has opened hi-, NEW OIL, COLOR, GLA.SS, and PAPBRUAtfGiNG WARKHOUSK always on hand— V. hlte Lead, O.'l, t urpentine. Varnishes, French Polish; Brushes, (anvf.s, Scrim, and every description of Paktevs' Gcods. Glass cut to fize ard carefully packed. A large assortment of new arrived. PAPEKHANGINGS, to be disposed of at low p-icts, to make room for laree stock to nriive por Hydaspes «nd Waitangi iships.—J. WARD, opposite J. and J. Dickey, Queen-street. WAN TED IFOVK IHAT R. CHALMERS, PLTJMBEK AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above t*. Ptaines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fiitod up and repaired. First-c!ass work guaranteed. W' A#T E D K#O WN, that BouHon Josephine Kid Gloves, at Ss 9d per pair, may be had at Bennett's (heap Drapery, 172, Queen-street. Josephines at 3s 6d ; Lubin'p, 2s 6d per pair. ANTED,. 500 tons of Uld B-ass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead. Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and -Ea?s : ako, Bottks, Cast-off Clothing, Ac., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queer-street, AnckUnd. WANTED KNOWN, that the remainder of Garrett Brothers Stock of Boots will be cleared out Regardless of Cost I Come and see for yourselvei. — Garrett Brothers, Dublin Bouse B'W«.fcefi.>ld.*.treet ANTED KNOWN—Furniture selling off. Building coming down. Must clear out at any price. No reasonable offer refused. One visit solicited. W. L. ROTH, CaMnetmaker, 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 pas* 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 luxmlous mansion, including Iron and Wood Bcdsttsds of all sizes and descriptions, Portable,&c.,Hair,Fl»3c,andCocoanutFibreMattresses Feather and Flock Beds, Carpers, Walnut, Bimu, Cedar, and Kauri Chiffoniers (some with mi-rer panels and back, and carved), &c Mahogany, Rimu, and Kauri, Loo, Telescope, Office, Kitchen, and Toilet Tables ; l?raw:irjg-room Suites in hair, cloth, rep, damask, and leather, *t all prices. Fencers, Fire Irons, Cutlery, and Cookirg Utensils of evei; description ; Tools, Clothing, Boots, and something to suit every man, woman, or child, too numerous to mention Mutt be sold at any price. First come first choice I—Note th« address :-W. L. ROTH Old Supreme Covn.'.-house, Queen-3treet, (opposite Mon ague's Fancy Repository. ift/ANXiID K>OWN, that D. w * Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Fimbor and other Building materials, Including ashes, toors, Mouldings, Bro&d Timber, Bouse Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Fello" -, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. <&c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Gustom-hou.c• street. STONE LIME! STONE LIMB !— The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice u-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trade. Is 2<J a bushel (ba> sto beieturned). - Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-strcets. TT OT E L FOR SALE. The Subscribers have received instructions from the Fro,rietor to dispose of the Lease, Goodwill, &c, of one of the leading Hotels in Auckland.—For particulars, apply at their office, 42. Queen-street. 3. M. & J, MOWBRA.Y. CHEAP MEAL?, OHBAP MEALS—A Good lireakfast Dinner, or Tea, can be obtained at Darby's, the Northern Dining Rooms, Queen-street Wharf, for 6d, or at Is if pre ferred in private room. FOi& SALE, a comfortable Cottage, with two allotments, in Hepburn-street, adjoin ing the property of Thomas Buddie, Esq.—Apply to 8.. Ashton & Son, 31, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. j - FO*B '-S 4 LE.—Ship's Boats and Dingles ; also,, a three-ton Fishing Boat- James Clare, Custom Hoim-street. " FQJB SALE, 8000 bags Oalifornian OATS Early app icati'pn is necessary-, for if w 3nld in aW weeks they wiHbe all shipped South. _D. H. M.oKEi<ZXiS, Cusiom-house-street. . FOR SALF, a firßt-class three^springed Paginall Cart (nearly new), with cushions for seats; also, a second-hand Baker's Cart. .—George Bruce, Coachbuilder, Upper Queen street. _ ] •■ A~^V I »__A T lON. ..„„ „ -nAINEiiJ. a retired Master Mariner, is JOHIS t ff 7ve instructions to intendlrg Candidates prepared f^J^^f X Local Marine Board.-For ftr BxaSL mat referenceT is kindly permitted to M. terms, &c, "^L ce°OB t w om .i l ouse-street.—Address,



H. A- __5: " R B AUCKLAND BRANCH, No 81. Branch Members desirous of joining the New BAND of the above-named Branch are requested to apply in writing to the secretary on or before »Rl- DaY, the 16th icstant. ik.eh applicant to name the instrument he prefers. B. HAMIL. Secretary.



I^o BUILD EB S. j Tenders are invited up to three o'clock on SATTJR i DAY, I7lh instant, for Erecting a Two-rtorey Stone , Warehouse in High-strest, for C. Greenway, Esq. j Plans and particulars at iriy office. Wvndham-street. '£. B. CAMERON", Architect.



iND WAIKATO RAILWAY. Tenders yrffl be received until FBIDAY, 16th instant, for SINKING WELLS at Papatoitoi and Diary Stations Specifications may be seen at this office. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS. Albert Fai acks, October 9,1874. gANK OE NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the HALF-YEARLY CHfiNEKAL METSTING of the Proprietors of this Bank w.'U be hell in the Banl:ing-house, in Auck land, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st day of October next, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the TCeport of tho Directors for the Half j-ear 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 J'arectnrs D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector, Auckland, September 16,1874. "DANK OF NEW Z FAT. AND. The TRANSFER BOOKS of this BANK will be CLOSED from TOE'DAY, the 13th instant, till THURSDAY, the 22ad idem, bolh days inclusive. D L. MURDOCH, Inspector. T-.nk of New Zealand, Auckland, Sth October, 1874 TpOUND a Purse a few days ago, JL containing money.—Apply to Mr Lipscombo, Market. STRAYED from the Wynyard Hotel on Thursday, October Btb, one Pea Fen. Whoever will give mch information H-will lead to her recovery will be rewarded.—"\Vm. Hamley. TO LET, a sinele Room, with fireplace.— Apply Star office. LOST, between the City and Parhell, part of a Watch Key, -with white Stone. — Finder will be rewarded on leaving ifc at this office. LOST, yesterday, a Telescope Glass of a Theodolite ; a reward will be given.— W. F. Hammond, Architect and Surveyor, Shortland-street. 1f V 3 BEWABIX— Iost, yesterday, JLv^ between WelHngtin-»treet and the Market, a Gold Locket, with portrait and chain attached.— The finder will receive the above rewar4 en lea\iog »h<» same at this office.' NO. 2 EOT.* L ALBFKTTOTAL ORANGE LODGE. The Retnilar Monthly Meeting: of the abovo Lod?e will be held in tVo Lcdgp.-room, Well-slay-street, on FRIDAY, tho 16th iutt, at 7.30 p m.—Visiting members invited By order of the W.M. THE Master of Ft. Matthew's School will open Evcr-insf Clares in the School-room from 7 to 9 p.m. nn Mondays, Tuesdays, WednesdaTS, atid Thursdays. Extras: Laiin, French. Geometry. — for fdiiher information apply at the Si hool. BTPMAECK AMD FRENCH EEPUBLTC GOLD MINING COMPANY. (REGISTERED.) The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held in tbe Large Room of the New Zealand Insurance Company's "BuiHines on FRIDAY, the 30th day cf October, 1874. at 2 o'clock p.m. Business : To receive 'niroc'ors' Report and Balance Sheet, and to a new Board of Directors, in ac cordance with tlie rules. EOBT. SOMMERVILLE, Legal Manager. Shoitlw-d-street, Auckland, October 14, 1874. T3IBMAPOK AFD FRENCH -D REPUBLIC GOLTWTNTPTG COMPANY, (REGISTERED). A CaH (tbe 6th) of E?chtrence (Sd) per Share has this day befn made by the Directors, payable to the Manager, at the Company'!! Cffi'-e, ShorOand-straet, on or before Wednesday, the 11th day of November, 1574. ROBT. SOMMERVJLLE, Legal Mariager. ShoiUand street, Auckland, October 14,1874. TfTEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. — * The nsual Monthly Meeting will be held on SATURDAY next, the 17th inst, at 20'c!ock p.m., at Mr Frazer's School-room, Symonds-strcet. when there will be a discussion on " Parsine and Practical Grammar."—BENßY WORTHINCTOS, Secretary, fTBAFTON ROAD HTGrHWAT \JC DISTRICT. Notice is hereby f iven that a Public Meeting of Rat«p»yers of the Grf.fron Road highway District will be held in tbe District Hehool-room on FRIDAY, the 30th inst., at X3O o'clock p.m., for (he purpose of electing a member to the Board of Trustees in the room of Mr Henry Sawhtns. resigned. BTEPHEN 15. HUGHES, Chairman of the District Board. Dated October 15. 1874. __^ QHIP COUNTESS OF JIIIIPI^O KIJNTORE, FOR LONDON. All Accounts against the sbove vesrel must be rendered in Duplicate to Captain Uraddigk. at our office, before 3 p m. on MONDAY, 20th instant, or they will not be recognised- L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. PONS ON BY MUSICAL SOCIETY. Members will"please bring their Copies o! " The T« Deum" and "Gounod's "lass"' to the Rehearsal TO-MORROW (tftldiy) LVJBNJN&, vpithout fail. W. J. REES, Secretary. \TOW PUBLISHED, THE COMING CRISIS! A SKETCH OJ1 THB FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL CONDITION OF NEW ZEALAND, With the causes and probable results of that condition, by W. L. R E E S. Of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and New Zealand, ■-■■' Barrister-at-lav. PEICB — ONE SHILLING. To be had of all the Booksellers. T O. G, T. BRASS BAND FUND. An Entertainment consi-ting of Song, Recitation, ani Instrumentation will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on Monday, 26th instant/ in aid of the above Fund. Tickets, Is each, at the various Lodge-rooms, at the Music-sellers, and of the Members of the Band, For nrncr;m-rrs> R ao ♦'ntnr<> ir«"i ,



" ■ ■ '■ ■■ fe -0 p s B i 8 j V j JJE¥ SPEING aOOBS. NEW DEESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESB MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence Invites attention to bis Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now oa hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANFSE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORjfe are ue usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to gblect from, and they have been universalJy admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK PIXKS are the same numbers and qualities as always, kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK. OS | PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of.GOODS, whether Silts, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Good* will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is ful'v supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilt*, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRTTSSEIS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be oleabed owt at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Priceß the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN GEELONO, MOSGIEL, AND IMPORTED. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIBS, SCARFS, &c. H. AT X INS, (Lam Hay and Hoiteyman). .'-■-';■.--. /' ■ ■ - ■ '■ /



. p LtIFCEjS^SiE.a.JHSA.TE i RE-ENG\G?.MENT FOR POSITIVELY TWO NIGHTS ONLY OT THS OOMEDIAW A.NB GHABAdrKS ACTOR, MR F. M. BATES, Who will appear in 'his two Greatest Impersonations of " Asa Trenchard " in OUR AMEaiOAtf COUSIN : and "Ingomar" in the beautiful play of INGOMAK. , f THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, October 15, ; Tee performance -will commence with the splendid Comedy of OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Asa Trenchard Mr F. M. BATES. Notwithstanding the acknowledged histrionic ability of Mr F. M. Bates, aid in order to afford the general public an opportunity of witnessing tw.o of his best impersonations, the following "Million Prices " will be charged :— DRESS CIRCLE, 3s; STALLS, 2s; PIT, ONE SHILLING. Doors open at 7-30, to commence at 8.



Q I T V HALL. TO-MORBOW EVENING, October 16,1874. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEPI.T Tendered to MESSES. B. AMER7 (BASSO) AND J. Z. , MAYOR (TENOR), Of the CALIFORNIA MINSTRELS Kindly assisted by Gentleman Amateurs. REMEMBER ! Farewell of Charley Sutton, the Inimi table Farewell of Harry Kellr, your old lav ourita Farewell of G W. P.ockefel-er,the un rivalled Banjoist Farewell of the Exquisite Orchestra.. For particulars ses programme. Prices of Admission—3s, 2s, and. la, YOUNG MEN'S 'CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, "WkijLebi/e r-F /ruEBT. WINTER COURSE O g LECTURES, 1874. Oct. 18—"The Man"—V^ Archdeacon Maunsell L.L.D., President. V Seats reserved f O r Tickei-holders until 7.15 p.m. Admission to. on-Xicket-holders, Is each. J^IVE FLSTINGr POX To be seen at the *•» AUCKLAND HOTEL. ?PHE NATIONAL MBM AND MARINE DfSXTRAIirCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Grants Polices, covering the risk of Loss by Fire da Stores, Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Buildings, Mills, ar a their contents, at as low rates as any Colonial OB Foreign Office. Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowe fates. .Auckland Branch Oto-ioes : 25, aiTREN-STRSEr. - ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Mana er. g E S .W IN a MACHOES ¥ : I am now agent for all the old-established and btsi. Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers', Thomas', Howe s, Howe'simproved, Wh elerandWison.Nussßy and Piliiugs' improved "Little Stranger" and "Wanza." Alirge StC3k to select from. A printed guarantee given with each mach'ne, undertakirg to keep it in order for twelve months free of charge. Repairs pro perly dono. fv'eeciJes, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. O EM O V A L TO TEMPORARY PREMISES, OPPOSITE THE CITY HAIi, E. W. DYSON Respectfully informs the public he is continuing ilxe j CLEABINGh-OUT SALE or BLACK" AND COLOURED SILKS, DRAPERY AND CLOTH IN©» j LADIES' AND BABIES' WARE, " i • ■ A.T ! TIMPORAEY PREMISES OPPOSITE THE CITY HALL ■ -'■'■■ ■ , . M • '•. k i ■ . ' w.... ■■'■ .' 5 The city of Auckland! DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISH M 3B N T, . j Richmond, and Wbxltsle-v-strubt East, anu ■ Shokxland, Thames, [Established a.d. 1864.] "■»! Offlcs Hours. From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. . W I L L I A M E D G A R, j While sincerely thanking the gentry and Inhabitants ; of Auckland and its surroundings for the very liberal ', patronage accorded him during the paat ten years, ! begs most respectfully to intern them that his sew ■' premises at Richmond are now completed, and beir.g g i as they are.on an extensive scale,and fitted with all the i latest improvements, he is in a position to execa> <,- • orders to any exient, and in a manner suptsurr ; to any other house in Auckland- W. K. j solicti the ladies oi Auckland to send their 8: if -and Umion Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses. &o, to 1» , Cleaned, Dyed and FiHiiihed. Ostrich Feati:t: < ; Cleaned, Curled or Dyed, in any Shade or Colonr, i Gentlemen's Clothing . Cleaned, ' ?nd "Well- j tressed, and neatly Repaired at a shsrt notuce, Biankets Scoured at 2s per pair. Sheepskins Cared, ] Cleaned, or Dyed. His stock of first-class Dyes aste j compJete in aU shades and coburs, »nd all work j entrusted to him will be under his Immediate wp^ : : vis on and on an improved ■pflDcple.-WI^Ll ■ i-i , EDOAR, Dyer and Cleaper, Wellesley-street K*W» Works, Richmond. ___^ SATURDAT, 11 A.M. FRUIT ! FRUIT ! JAMS ! JAMS >• .£,: c CnA:rxicL7.Lß, kroit i Hobart ' to-vr,.: K.ARTHUR \ *¥ ; Mart,: Cjnciei^-atreot, onSMiit'e»y;4ißXfc ? .;■;,)■■ ■ tot, at!*levesi o'ulooka.m..-;) '; Xx Ofeantioleor, from Hobart Towd,': I AsplesHil nn.ipmani of Frait, packed expx*:--;'.- lor this maiket • ! 4SS CH-ies Arplijs, in ftrst-clasa order, ■":■ ! • . st^tiaK o£ Frenca Crabs, Btons Pivpir.*, "»>.-■' ■ Iffegtons, Noap*wi!s;, Hew York i-'ip;,> • Peauniiains, Sir. :::\er i'ippina, Oolden-Pij>V-- .'.■--: j French' sy tintts. "t'eanoa'a ,fc"lato, A •'...■/--'* :: J . 50 ca'(*es"Wi]jiaii*g J&vaa . id cafic-s Creswdli's Jams j ll bales Hops ' . •„'



NOTICE.~JohnC Sceats, .• late \ the "British," havik g purchased tbe-Roj j George Hotel, atß'ewmarkf and completed extehsi^ alterations, invite,3 hlsvtov a and countrr friends t "pay him a visit inffua n ofes(u"sirters.' Good or Double. Good Sltabling., Board and Lodging-.at th most reasonable rates. N.B.—'^abled'HoteDailytroi! ; to 2 p. m. ',03-: l ■v:fn;:-HJ ,A:.;| - TO-MORROWi FRIDAY, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK.; V i EXTENSIVE SALE. FRUIT, ,JA.MS J .,H i QßS, n^oij |! Ex 'Chanticleer/ "from Hobart Tcwd. ■ ■ ". . -." ;.. j



H. S. MEYERS & CO. YfjriLL sell by auction on the abovfij date, at their stores, at 12 o'clock, 447 cases choice APPLES, comprising—Ripj j • stone, Stunners, Stone Pippins, French Crabsf j &c, &c. 200 cases Knight's celebrated JAMS (in tins and jar 3 , ...' 15 bales new HOPS. i A Terms at Sale, TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE - ARTHUR'S MART. r .' POULTRY— TurkTys, Fowls, Ducß Geese, Pigeons, Canaries, &c. PRODUCE—Bacon and Hams, Flour, Butter Cheese, Fowls Feed, Wheat, Maize, Oats, -2( cases of Apples , - ; GROCERIES—Tea, Jams. Salmon, Starch, Rice Washing Powder, Tarfcaric Acid, Sundri Jots HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS-Chiifl Cutter, Force Pump, Counter, Wash Boards] Broom Handles, Nejts Tubs, Saws, Brnshware Clothing, &c , JSew Kitchen Range, and three Cooking Stoves, Large . Cooking Jiange, W( American a toves. I MONDAY, OCTOBER 19. ;, HOUSE AND GROUNDS. WAdI -i TOWNSHIP. " : j 10 ACHES AKD COTTAGE, KERI KEEL : HRB.B Subscribers have reeeive&ia ' -*- s.truefci-ns from M»j or Storey, to soil by'jjjiifaili; | auction, as the land Mart. Fort street. on Merttl»y I.9th. instant, at 12 o'clock, ' -*■". .KIS fl'OUSje .AND GivOt'KDS in the Watls:fes«T, skip, coffifij-fag-t j JJofc 20, containing,about S seres lai.l out as gtes j ci«js, orchard, shrubbery. Bacldock. -ie Bas« frontage oi 20 ckninr. to "the ifcia v.ad t by ~lc ci&lr:s to the Wztia River The Hc-uSo.id large and eoinmouKms. {seniors :nln< rooms, two store roo'rs,. p&ntry-;. -.am is t-'ae Poft-orace :-f t'tie ■ i:--: rioi" '?Plif j Di'ipert-v h .■itiiii.tci ::; ! j( . ;!- ; e -sliaii- :ati i the.mai!: coach frotn f-foKti' T'-~y-i c,;"!l; r ice;: \ ■ week, 'fhehouse r.Vd ps-r>of tbca3iotn.:»t.i let. to & goof, tenant st £SS a year. ! i A. i< 6i 0,. 10 Acres of food iaud at Kerf Keri, fi«? ncr-:i j fiiseeti, broken sp. and skid down fa &Bia/®ak ■ 'three-roomed cottage erect d ihesioa.:; Ji .SAMUEL CO OH EASE A SOK.o- Axuttioneers, ; FBIDAY, OCTOBER, 16. ; !HO"US EHO L » FU&>TIT UJI ij I"• Etc., ' ■ Etc.. Btcv :;; I ?pHE Subscnb^T"will : sell at -..tEc I -a- Ksrr, ITort-street, c% i'r df.v cc&, tl.ft'lfeft instant, at 11 o'clock, , 1 GsKcaal Bousehold Furalt-ure, &c. ; 5 400-galloii li'oa Tanks, ' ! | SAMUEL Co"ciJlll.NE & SON," \ Auotiouecrs. i | MUDAT, GCTOl^^ 18. HOUSE FG"R iiI'MOVAL. CORNSR- 0S WEST QUESK-StEBET. 'B, TOSfKS & CO. HAS. beci;. irsi:--uct£j to sal" ,oj: Friday, at 12 o'clock, . 0;V7O-&T i EEYEL- B'iOP. con.sr Qnti?- ais.: Wist* 1 Quawa-stTeKls, to bft rsaaorcd. PKELIMIJirAPY NOTICE. | £, O'A.B KB ?fAN OilO B T iS. URAWIKG-ROOM SUITE, . CARP TABLES;! ' DINING AK]> BSD-EOOM PURSIZUSB, ■ Stc. ' : Etc;,/ , Exc*'' AT STEMITE3RA., T 5HE. Subsctiberg haye receired -ml ' sticotiocs frons Michael Hannaforil, *jfe£^>^ So •■ SfcU, at a*i-early date, at hh m.ia«!C<?.. Hon-.ue;;. . * FDB3SIXUBB, ■ ITti)'. pattkulsjs in a iutoa iseua, SA2IUEL COCHRANI & SON f '"',■ :', Auctioaaers; V MONDAY, OCTOBER Is. NEW HOUSE A^T> PRESSftOIJSE: ALLOTMENT,- .. ■■.ujSIOH" AND ■WELLI>GTO".'-BTEE\H?. THE Subscribers"ha.Ye received lii« ---stvuctioi-* to sell at the Land Mart, .Foifc^ gtraet, on Monday, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock Xcat Cc-i»<f>rt£i>le jje?; PweJJfcg Jlcnso a£tufcj^f.| in O'aioa-stceat at»t to Us « itioD vrtsi i ..,. \H't!Js:'ploi!-.,t.r£i.'t, ..Oii'tuoirg sixiccina, 111 -thoroughly ftuishod, ami nl>, eracteS oa «c ■• - ajiotroe.nt S6ls Sin frontage, to ITfilon-c-tree'. I and 19ft Bin to WeUingtou^iteet. Th^iai,;o,J ttuei} t&nks oa tba ptoperty, ths water /roy I vrhui is J.ai<J on to ,toe house, which Is ko't I in occupation of Mr Hanry Lewii, - ■ ■..;."'.4SAMUEL COOHJIANE;&:'SOH, : ! .Atictloneers, ; V j MONDAY. OCTOBER 19. - - ■• ■ . , . < .y ■-..-.- i "■ "* ■ ■'■■ ■; : .. ■*•■■■*-'. \. ..-■J