i iUtf!>*?k JnuS^probably grow grey in P^lii ■ r • t tne girl in the manner he fA tOBS9I X 8 be commended. ■"■■fiS^ffjSiJ objection to the course KiTd&Wrr,^^ Worship. The case was .>db^nldfo?aweek, the money Sr« re?* nftobe paid, or defendant *5» IST?X months to the discipline g^/ljngunseemlv language towards efiso D the26thinst. W**W^*b were both under age; and ■fle Vf* near Freeman's' &$. 1D rtn offence was committed. W-*Re being faHy proved, the girl The oQen _ na vin.g 5s costs was allowed the nß'.°" b y D gbetween the Home and privilege,^ fIS her res idence for the »«**— rl said 1 she would prefer the Home c Worship gave her a lesson on the #8 of the tongue, and hoped tb.at she P'Cndeavour to lead a useful life. f# eD ■ LUNACY. '» Morgan was charged with being of wr. mind, and upon the medical $f vof Dr. Goldbro' and Dr. Hooper fitted to the Asylum. «*J*as all the business. w

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

I if rtcret to. have to record the first fatal I Wh on the railway line. Jeremiah I jf! T bo is in charge of Rogers' engine on I rinckland and Mercer line of railway, Zdt that while passing over the line %, -the firs* l°a(* of ballast this morning if?4o the train ran over a child about JL-years of age, when about thirteen la from Auckland, near Papakura, and ■"st opposite where the doctor resides. !s,.ti«n was immediately stopped, and it 2 Sod the poor child had had its left leg , fiW d from its hody just above the knee. (to* child was sensible, and taken to the i ugM where it lingered but for a short tile Since the above was in type we learn Jlit the child was a son of a Mr Brown, a \ yj,,^ who resides near the spot were the jjcjdent occurred.

TELEGRAPHIC.

DUNEDIN.

to $tm TelegramJAgenoy),

MfffifneU 6. 1118 baOked h6a^B^e important decision m re G. M. Bell and TT ££ W' r^° q June iodsa r P e;Sion S with the Southland Land Board for land at 20s per .aore theday before the procWtion increasing the price of land to £3 an acre was gutted. The judge holds that they

WELLINGTON.

Ate^TiSl^* "New Z«aland 18Time 8 » offered at 7s discount, 15s paid up q S^d n? tH f Bi Ssy^bulk brandy quitted at aid offered at 50s to 545, duty

BOAT RACE.

A soTOtnMKRAOB came off this afternoon between Robert Foreman, formerly of Dundee, aftd John Sullivan, a native of the colony. The race was pu n e d m watermen's' boats. The 'course was from the wharf round the yacht Daphne and back. The start took place at half-past two, Foreman leading at the commence ment. Off the Breakwater Snllivan as sumed the lead and, maintaining it to the end, won easily. The match, waa for £10 a side. The winner has only one leg.

Mr Kelly has announced his intention shortly to meet his constituents at Poverty Bay.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GBAHAMSTOWN.

This day. He Core is retorting. The result will weed expectation. The probable yield from 15tonswillbel60ozs. The Bright Smile cleaning up for forfnigiu lill have about 400 ozs. gold, although crash- Jig with reduced force. inperial City.—ln breaking down reef to diyjn^rise bad a good show of gold. Sales of Cure, 10s j City of London, 24s to 255. MrDanow, the manager of the Queen of Beauty, reports very favourably on the test of the Maramama coal. The Bright Smile battery report is not yet submitted,

TAURANGA.

This day. The first arteßian well is being sunk in the township by the Highway Boards. The Tanranga Jockey Club has held a meeting and appointed officers. Probably roe hundred and fifty pounds -will be offered U prizes. The rases will be held on the 6th of January. The Lima is honrly expected from Poverty *&. Information has been laid under the liaising Act which will probably make j&all the particulars regarding the fear- Jslfatli of a native chief, Ariha, who fell Mt%e boiling spring when drunk at Msiu.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

I UNSATISFACTORY STATE OF THE STAMP DEPARTMENT.

WINFOBD LEFT OPEfiA COMPANY

M. McTLECY, MERCHANT, CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT.

SEIZURE OF BABQUE EXPULATOR.

(From our own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON.

! This.day. $ ,It appears that tbe Stamp Department has >en in a very unsatisfactory state in regard to iffording proper facilities to the public for •; jw transaction of business for seven*! years. ; The late Commission of Enquiry into the >|. thanes made against Brandon have made f; deficiencies so plain that the Government intend to reorganise the whole affair and t.pkce a legally-qualified'person at its head. «uch, according to persons best acquainted Wth the working of the department, say is MKplntely necessary. It is supposed that ' ywug Batbgate will get the appointment. vßwnford has left Allen's Opera Company ™°ngli diasatisfaction. The company is . W» wok to Wellington from Wanganui. M^iait was a failure. t W# Bedford, the celebrated Victorian WeiWan; was charged at the Magistrate's toDrt foiday with forgery at Sandhurst. He »« nauanded to Victoria. v*,wge number of deaths have been regis •f 6" this month, a large proportion being ;ffl«asles and bronchitis.

CHRISTCHURCH.

W This day. .Mr ,McHroy, the merchant, has been .wested on a charge of obtaining money :Hd!J false pretences from diggers bound to W 8 Palmer River by the Comet. The case ""at break through, as he has a telegram 1 .^n^ mi ?S what he has done from the agents •Hie barque Expulator^has been seized and I Mvertised for sale on Wednesday. It is a ««aplicated affair. » "V. Whitreore, the late secretary of ;-.;.jae Lumpers' Society, has been committed ■-«* trial for embezzJing £75 of the society's Arnved--tevi Stephens, brig, 74 days "T p «get Sound, with timber. Prince Alfred cleared to-day for East Lothian is loading.

NAPIER.

A This day. v A general holiday will be held on Monday of the separation of the P^ce from Wellington. 1. r s>s* Southern Cross steams for Auck- Jjtt »t six to-night with 54 head cattle and 10. *>heep. The dinner given in honor of 2? D. McLean is advertised for 10th ■November. ;; ; .^Southern Cross has. on board twenty .**• bullocks for exhibition at the Auckland iv <m*tural Show- The; animal4| x were 1 ;KPped by Mr McHardy, aiid consigned to U

WANGANUI.

t. k This day. f-jhiofc • sale of JDaniells' cattle yesterday \£a?? Pwo«8 were realised. Well-bred cows, ;j£*' Pf head; ordinary and inferior, £7 10s £■'« ia' °^» £4 to £7 : ,yearlingaarid heifers, > ** 10a to £5 10s.; forty yearling bulls Jigged £9 io Sf ,piu;e bred cows, £45 to 'J ft TB^ by G. Esq., of Napier; '<fortix a*aß'' Esq.j-of Napier, bought two ■ Zff*** £90. TMbuU Knight of Cres :St,Tf*ed £119: Kaight of Bath, £180, , Jjjj^to C. J. Nairn, of Napier.. All the best S -30i. I? 68 *^era- Ordinary ewes with lambs,



Shortt's Fair-cttttikg FU ioon, three doors below the Greyhound HoteL First-class Attention, Civility and Cleanliness — [Advt 1 . •_A™a? nJficent assortment of «rold and silver Knslish lever watches, from T. Russell and Sons factory, London, ha,* been imported by our enter prising citizen, F. H. Lewisson. The watches seem to be of tbebest description ever imported into Wew Zealand if tho prices are criterion to co by Each watch is accompanied by a certificate from the makers, with a description. There is one a calendar watch which Rives the day of the month in addition to the correct time. This watch is jewelled in ten holes, and priced at £50. Another of the best three quarter-plate independent centre - second keyless watch, jewelled watches, jewelled ir. 18 holes, chrono meter balance, is priced at £60. This is guaranteed by . t.he, makers, and is the only watch in New Zealand of the kind, and is worth looking at. Besides these there are Indiea' and gentlemen's gold keyless watches, gentlemen's gc\i centrp-seoond ston watchps and a variety of other kinds of watches, clocks, and jewellery.—Prom the Evening Star of September 30.1874.—[Advt.1



COFFTOB! — Brown, Earrett. ana Co.'s Standara Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour Note the brand. Sold at almost every g ocery esl hlishment in town and province.—Advt.



TKTAIsT!? 0 ' a General Servant; * " must be A *C? d LaundreS3-— Apply to Mrs Eaadown, Queen-street. WANTED, a General £l™t ; must be a good plain Cook — > r>t>)y to J. C. Pirtb, Mount Eden; -or at the Wharf Mill. Queen-street. WANTED, a General Fervant.— Apply at the Cottage of Content HoteL \\F ANTED, an experienced Nurse v » Girl.—Apply to Mrs I. Barnett, Eden i Crescent, opposite Britomart House." WANTED, a strong: active Boy.— Apply to J. & J. Dickey. WANTED, a Girl about 14 years. —Apply to Mrs Kent, Junction Bakery. WANTED, a good Female Cook. —Apply at the Auron Hotel, Victoria street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs Kirkwood, Alten Road. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 12 or 13 rears of sere to assfst In house work.— Apply to Mrs Chalmers, Upper Qneen street WAITED, a respectable middle-aged Woman as good plain Cook and General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Beckbam, Graf ton Eoad. WANTED, a strong Lad for the Smith ing Business.—Apply to 0. Wool gar, Grey-street. WANTED, a junior Assistant for a Country Store. —Apply to W. Robinson, at Messrs A. Clark & Sons. WANTED, two Stewards for ss. Wellington.—Apply to the Purser at One hunga Wharf. WANTED, a good Compositor.— Apply at the Stak office. WANTED,"a respectable Youth for the cash desk—J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED, a Farm Labourer, married ; no children.—Apply at the Stab office on Monday next, at 10 a.m. W" ANT BD, an experienced General Servant; must be a good plain Cook. References required. — Apply to Mrs Montague, four, doors above the Old House at Home, Victoria-street. WANTED, a smart Youth ; one with knowledge of Drapery preferred.— Lewis Brothers. WANTED, six Joiners.—Apply to We Cameron, Builder, Auckland Station. WANTED, two Joiners.—Apply at once to Messrs Sims and Brown, Breakwater Road. WANTED, a Carpenter.—Apply to James Radcliffe, North Road. WANTED, good Tailoresses at the Pantheon. TO PAJNTEKS.—Wanted, ftiree jrood Brush Hands.—Apply to J. Henderson, 67, Queen-street. WANTED, a smart steady lad, about 14 or 15 years of age, as Message Boy, —Apply Stab office. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply immediately at the Occidental Hotel. WANTED, a Female Teacher for the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children.—Applications to be sent to Thos Macffar lane, Esq., Supreme Court-.—W. G. Kensington, Hon Sec. WANTED KNOWN that an Evening Class for Young Ladies is held at Mrs O'Halloran's, Symonds-street, opposite Parting ton's Mill.—Terms on application. WANTED KNOWN, that a tarrible slaughter is now being perpetrated in Wakefieid-street in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement,—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, "Wake fleld-street. ANTED to SELL, 50 Printed Muslin Dresses, fast colours, at 7s 6d each ; First Choice Josephine Eld Gloves, 3s 6d per pair ; Blue Linen for Butcher's smocks ; best Kid Boots, 7s 6d per pair, at \Y. Eyre's Enniskillea House, Victoria-street, WAITED to SELL (cheap), ' WhMief Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also. Pumps Paints, Ploughs; &c. < N.B.— Highest price given for all kinds of Did MetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. ANIED to LET, two, Large convenient STORES with a good well o water, situated in Durham-street, opposite Buckland'f Havmarket.—Apply to Mr King, Chemist, Victorias treet. ■ :;■•■■>.■•■■ , ANTED gNOW^ that J 8 MORBISON Js prepared to execute ull kind of Asphalting at reaaonabM prices.—Address Bias. office.



TffAimo, a smart W 8 t* 10 TENANTED a Boy at the Painting■• Newton. Patterson, Karranghape Boad, "RANTED to LET, a large shop in and Tar,*** e?n: st*:eet -Apply H. Partington, Hotise and Land Agent, Queen-street. "RANTED KNOWN that the first j Strawberries of the Mason, with pure Devon ahore Cream, may be had at Sydney House, next the Union BoaJc. - ' TXT ANTED, three or. four respectable m~ » Men as Boarders at Wheeler's Board ing House, Coburg Place, opposite Lorne street Hall. Terms, with single bedroom, £1 per week. Bedroom to let with or with out Board. The house being centrally situated, working men will find it a desirable home. "TET A IST TED, 500 tons of Old ™ ™ Brass. Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Musts Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, Ac., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. s WANTED KNOWN -^-Furniture selling off. Euilding coming down. Must clear out at any price. No reasonable offer refused One visit solicited. W. L: ROTH, Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer, French 'Polisher. Chair Caner. Shop and Office Fitter, and General Furnishinsr Undertaker, returns his grateful thanks to his numerous friends and the general public for the very liberal support and patronage hitherto accorded htm durinj? 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 Bedsteads of all sizes and descriptions, Portable,&c.,Hair,Fl»x,andCocoanutFibreM:attresses Feather and Flock Beds, Carpets, Walnut, flimu, Cedar, and Kauri Chiffoniers (some with mirror panels and back, and carved), Ac Mahngany, Blunt, and Kauri, Loo. Telescope, Office, Kitchen, and Toilet Tables; Drawing-room Suites in hair, cloth, rep, damask, and leather, at all prices. Fenders, rire Irons, Cutlery, and Cooking Utensils of every description : Tools. Clothing, Boots, and something to suit every man, woman, or ohlld. too numerous to mention. Must be sold at any price. First come first choice !—Note the address:—W. L. ROTH Old Supreme Court-honse, Queen-street (opposite Mon ague's Fancy Bepository. EX MA CGBEGOE, FROM SYDNEY: 86 kegs NEW BUTTER. T. E HALL & CO. npo LET, the Premises now m the X. occupation of Mr A. Asher, Chapel-street JNorth, containing 11 rooms. Posse?sion can be given at the end of nest week.—Apply to A. Asher, Clothier, Queen-street. TV/I E PLTJNKET'S night School will -J-'-JL assemble at his house, TTppev Queen-stroet, Newton, on Monday Evening, at 7 o'clock. TX O TEL TO LET. A first-rate country Hotel to be let, doing a Urge and profitable cash business—Apply to T. FORDYCE, Bottler, Fort-street. OR SALE (cheap), a Farm of 200 acres at Pukekoho. Terms easj. Apply to BAMTTEL COCHEANE AND BOH", Fort-street. TUST ABBIVED hy Lio Loge. and V For Sale :—250 bags Canterbury Oats, 25 caies Canterbury Cheese, 25 cases Canterbury Bacon a»d HattiJ- —Lev! W. Eaton. A NNIVERI3ABY SERVICES of XJL the Edwardes-street Sunday-school will be held (D.V.) on SUNDAY, November 1, when Three Sermons will he preached: that in the morning at 11 o'clock, by the Bevft. H. Turner; in the after noon at 3 o'clock, by the Rev A. Beid ; in the evening at 0 30, by the Bey T. Bunn. Collections after each service in aid of the School Funds. _ The ANNUAL SOIREE will beheld on MONDAY, November 2. Addresses will be dplivered by the Beys T. Bunn and Tinsley, and Messrs Bwlngton and others. Tickets, Is Od each; can be had of any of the teachers. TTNITED METHODIST EEEEj \J CHURCH.—Servlre in the morning by Rer W. Tinsley. Evening, by Rev G. S. Turner—Lessons from the sad fate of the man who was executed on Friday. THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours 50-MORKOW. Subjects—Morning : No 8 — Visions of Daniel, continued. Evening—The Communiim ol the First Christians. - "DAPTIST CHURCH, Wellesley ** street. P. H. Cornford, Pastor. Subjects for November 1, 1874. Morning—Prosperity of Soul. Evening—Tho Sad End—a voice from Mount Eden, HALL BERVICES.—The eighth A nniversary of these Servics will be held in the Lorne-atrep.t Hall on SUNDAY next, November I, when trr Edger will preach. Morning-On the Genius of Unscctarian Christianity. Evening—The Decline and Possible Revival of the Pulpit. GRAETON ROAD WESLEY AN CHURCH.—Sunday Services.—November 1. Rev A. Reid in the morning at 11, and the Rev W. C. Oliver in the evening at 6.30. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.—Sunday Services.—November I.— The Rev W. C. Oliver will preach in the morning at 11, and the Rev. A. Reid in the evening at 6 30. ARNELL WESLEYAN CHUBCH.—Sunday Seivices.—November 1. - Mr J. Welsman will preach in the morning, at 11, and the Rev J. Warren in the evening, at 6.30. REMUERA INDEPENDENT ,CHAPEL.— Sunday Service—November I.— The Rev J. Warren will preach in the morning at 11 o'clock. ONEHUNG-A, Princes - street— Sabbath Evening Service by the Rev T. Hamer. From Interviews with Charles Dyer before and after sentence j his life, death, and hope. FOUND, | two Goats (male and female); strayed into garden Remuera. The owner can have same on application and paying ex penses.—Apply to Mr Bull, Remuera Road. "DAY OF ISLANDS COAL V A E D. BREAKWATER ROAD, 200 TONS BAY COAL ON SALE. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. 7, Queen* troet, October SO, 1874. ■RJIW ZEALAND FBENS. HA NPSOMBLY-BOUND BOOKS OP FBBNS Collected and Mounted by T. CRANWELL, PARNELL. Extract from Letter bkobited by T. Cban yrsiiij —" The collection of ferns shewed me were correctly named and beautifully preserved."—/. D. Hooker FJt S.L.S.; Royal Qewdens, Kew, London. •'The book is exactly the kind'of thing to choose for a present."— New Zealand Htrald. " For a drawing-room table no more tasteful orna ment could be found."— Southern Cross. All Ferns mounted by Tv Cranwsill bear bis name and address. May be obtained of Ohamptaloup and Cooper, Upton and Co., Wayte, o*_ew-11 aad Co. or ol T. Oranwell, Parnell.



SPEING°LAMB os1 vast PRvIMEST QUA 11 Tt, AT GREATLY KEDUCED PRICES, AT A. DORN WELL'S, QVIIIH S T R S X T. ; T>EKSBRVED ERESH JMULLET JL MESSRS. ROBERT PEACE & SONS, OF KAIPASA, Havlngr RE ■COMMENCED the preparation of FEEBH MULLET on the most approved principle are now in a position to supply orders for any awrfiity. Thtix brand is packed In tins containing each lib NET "WEKWaT, By their mode of preparation, the ' full flavour uf the Fiah is retained. It is cheaper than Salmon, and necessarily fresher, and is par* ticularly tc« sommended to persons of weak digestion.. Sold by all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province " WjIOLKSALB AOKNX : Kp B. MORTON, CUSTOM. HOT7SE-STEEET. JjTSJ"W SPRING GOOD .NE|WJDRES[S MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OP NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DKESS MATERIALS Ot 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 MATERIx\LS, In every vaiiety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock DRESS MATERIALS for tha SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole"selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SIXKB, and SILK TUSSORES are un usually beautiful. There is a veiry large quantity to s olect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK BILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in. Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK or PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Bilks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Oooda will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilt*, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible.. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be cleared out at COST PRICJB. (A nice lot of Patterns ta select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a.Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', tod Boys' Suits, Ceats (all styles). Trousers, ' Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IK aXELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &c. H. ATKINS, (Lact Hay and Hooteyman).



g T. MODE'S CfitTßOfl, THAMIfiS A GRAND CONCERT in iSA of tte Fnnd for Paying off the "Debt on the Chnrcti will be held in the Academy of Music. Grahams town, on the sth, 6th, and 7th November. Residents in Auckland wishing tosattend the Bazaar will be allowed to travel by the Golden Crown at half fare on the oth, 6th, and 7th, provided they pur chase a Bazaar Ticket at Messrs Upton's, Stationers, Queen - street. The Bettirn Ticket will enable a holder to remain at the Thames from the sth to the 9feh November. BT. JAMES' YOFNG MEN'S MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. • A LITER A>Y A^D MUSICAL E"*TERTAIW MKNT in connection with the tWe Association will « rvSTJL d iw ~hP TpinTie'-ance Ball. Albert-street, on MONDAY EVENING, comreenpinir at 7.80. The Chnir of S*. Jimes' Church, urder the leader ship of Mr and Mrs Mitchell, will take part in the Entertain ment. The Chair will be taken by the Rev. R. F. Maoniccol, President of the Assoc'ation. , PROGRAMME. Opening Chorus (Awake vEolian Lyra) .. Choir Chairman's Remarks Song (Far Away) Recitation (Phrauderic Crohore) Son? (Kate O'Sbane) .. .. .. Mvs Mitchell Readintr (One niche the highest) SoDp (Jessie the Flower of Dumblane) Reading r«from Mansie Waugh) Duett (Wha's ower the Steer Skimmer) ■ Dialoeue (The Saxon and the Gael, in costume) Song (Police! Police!) Interval fob Refreshments, Chorus (Oh ! the flowery month of June) .. Choir Dialogue (B-utus and Caasins) Son* (Auld Robin Grey) Mrs Mitchell Recitation Sont» fßosa Jane) Duett (What are the "Wild Wav*s Saying) Reading (George Roy'a Generalsh-p) Song (Flame came o'er Qudeman) .. Mr J, Reid Recitation Chorus (Oh, hail us ye free!) .. St James' Choir. Tickets (la each) may be had at "Upton and Co.'s, or from any of the members. ALEX. MoCULRKY, Secretary. AUCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. AN INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION Will be held in the LORNE-STREET HALL ON WEDNESDAY, TPTTRSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, 11th to 14th November. . P"hTb"a l hall. GRAND MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT m _ _, In aid of the funds of THE HOBBON CORPS BAND, MONDAY, 9ni NOVEMBER, QALBDONIAN GAMES To be held at c ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON H.B.H. THB PRINCE OP WALES' BIRTHDAY, MONDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1874. Committee : Cte^rS«% Macffarlane Mr Robert Graham Mr Tn-hr, r aS6r Mr Geor*° -Tohnstone Mr John Cowftve Mr John Kirkwood Mr VZm^ M0T1;l a Mr John Cruickshank Mr te\» ""^I, . i Captain John Mowbrav ■mr John Stuart Reid | Lieut R. 0. Greenwood JUDGE : Starter : Referees• Handicappers : TREAStrBEH : Mr Robert Graham. PROGRAMME. Pbizks. ,__,., ' Ist 2nd 1-OuoiHng 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 2—Batrplne Music .. .. 300.. 00 0 3 -Flat Race, open to all who have never won an advertised race, 200 yds 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 4—Throwing Heavy Hammer, , ™}\. •• • 200.. 10 0 E-Highland Fling .. .. 200.. 10 0 » E la . cc fll'"ldicaP> I(%tfs 2 0 0.. 1 0 0 l~ Pnttinff the Heavy Stono .. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 »—lrish Jig 200..000 9-FJat Race (handicap) half ln ile. r, 2 0 0.. 1 0 0 £ OVB E*ce under 16 years (handirani .. ~ 10 0 010 0 Jl-Reelnf Tulloch .. "2 0 0 !.' 10 0 ™~\? np Sfep> arfl Jump .. 200.. 10 0 ]?~Tw'£ RtheCaber •• •• 200..000 \r~a lat' !?ace 300vds 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 15—Sword Dance in costume .. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 10-PntMng the T.ifht Stoi^e .. 2 0 0 .1 0 0 17—Plat Race. 200 varde, onen only to Members of the * Thamna and * nckland Scot tish VolnvWrs^nuniform.. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 18-ThrowimrH ß Ufj,tfi|, mllle , 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 !« ™otc" lfeel-in costume .. 3 0 0.. 1 0 0 n?~S 1*!1 ?J"' c (handicap) 1 mile 300.. 10 0 21—Sank Race .. 20 0 10 0 22-VauitiTi(r with the Pole " 1 00V. 0 0 0 28—Boys Race, under 13 years of atra •• •• 10 0 010 0 24-TTnrdle Race (handtean) "b «rhß ?2 lea 3ft 6i» hifrh. .. 3 0 0 .. 1 0 0 25—Wheelbarrow Race (blind folded) 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Fntries will he received by the Secretary at the Albert Hotel, Queen-street, on FRTDAY, the 6th instant from 7 80 d m. to 9 o'clock p m. Entrance fee-Men's, Is ; Boys, 6d; on day of Races, 2s 6d and Is. RULES. Any competitor entering under a falge name will be disqualified. Colours to be declared at Mmc of entry. ,uJ competitor not running in declared colours wiu be Hable to a penalty no* exceeding £2. AH protests to be entered immediately after tfie race, accompanied by a deposit of 10s. Any competitor making two false starts, will be put back one yard for every subsequent false start. In all disputes the Referee's decision to be final. WM. PEROIVAL, Secretary. AUCKLAND EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION. The.Geseral Meeting of the above'is adjourned until TUESDAY next, the 2nd inst. AH otner trades are respectfully invited to attend. W. J. HAYE=t, Secretary. AUCIL aTFd RIFLE ASSOCIATION. First competition-TUESDAY, 3rd November, at 8 a.m. Second competition^THUßSDAY, sth November, at 8 am. No afternoon squads. Volunteers competing for the fl?gt prisse, WMi appear in uniform, J^BLBOUENB OUR SWEEPSTAKE No. 2. Shareholders are respectfully requested to pay their Subscription (on Shares on or before Saturday, 81st inst Shares remaining unpaid after that date will be re-allotted. Sweepß will take place on Thursday, 29th, and Saturday, 81st. For unpaid shares on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Evening* next.a 8 o clock. Drawing on Thursday, sth prox, at hal past six in the evening. H. N. ABBOTT,-' -. . ... t „„„, City Club Hotel. October 25th, 1874. , ' - THE Master of H. Matthew's School will open J£veninj? Classes In the School-room from 7 to 9 p.m. en Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Extras: Latin, French. Geometry. — For further inforroation'appiy at the School. - * • i ■ ) T ADIES' COLLEGE, opposite St." JLJ Matthew's Church—Tuition in Model and Crayon Drawing, Painting, and making Wax Flowers. Music lessons twice a weak, by Mr Lambert, Prp^ssori of. Music. Dancing froftij 8 .to 5 p.m. on Satttrd.ay.B. , AU-other branches neceMary for a sound > educationV'caatefully attended to. , Vacancy fora Boarder^" •■'"" ■ «



A UCKLA B AND ' MER« EH BAIL WAV. Tenders will he received at this office on TBTTRS DAY, November P, for the Const-uction and Erection ©f GOODS SHEDS at tie following Stations, via :— tftelmbn Drury Paoatdtol Pnkekoho Papakura. Tuakau and Mercer. Plans, specifications, *c., to be seen at this office JNO. BROGDEN & SONS. Albert Barracks, October 27,1874. * ' AUCKLAND hABBOUB B O A R D. TO FARMERS, MARKET GARDENERS, AND CARTERS. Harbour Hoard Office, Auckland, October 27.1874. Tenders will be received at this office an til noon on TUESDAY, the 3rd proximo, for Removing Silt from the Eastern Silt Basin, in terms-of conditions to be seen at this office. Tender to be endorsed, " Tender for Emptying Siltßaisin." WILLIAM O. DALDY, Chairman. gTEAM SERVICES. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 21st October, 1874. No Tender having been received for the under named STiCAM SERVICE?, it is hereby notified that Tenders will be received at this office until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 11th of November proximo, for the performance of the said Services until the 30th of June, 1575 .— I—Auckland to Wangarel 2—Otehurgato Kaipa^a andHokianga S— Onehuoga to Pert Waikato and Baglsn. Conditions of Contract and other particulars can be ascertained on application at this office. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. XT O T I O E. CITY ENDOWMENT LOAN. Town Clerk's Office, October 28,1874. The above Loan not having been subscribed for at par, the City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. MONDAY next, November 2, for £100 Deben tures bearing 6 per cent interest, to the extent of 45000, at price for each £100. Further particulars on application. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ]U[cM A STER'S NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. T. McMASTER his opened his New Premises, 242, Queen-street (on the site of his old building). with a Laree and New Stock of DKaPKK* MILLINERY, and CLOTHING, just received per City of Auckland and Zealandia, irom London. T. McMAbTER, 242, QXTIEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. . ifs - ; ■, V V 'VO SMALL OAPITALIbTS For Sale, in the immediate neighbourhood of Auck land, a Business from which, under able management, a good profit can be derived. Toms easy. For particulars apply to J M. & J. MOWBRAY, Land Agents, 42, Queen-street. IN THE E TATE OP T3OMAB MERCER KING, DECEASED. All Claims against the »bove Estate must be rendered to the undersigned not later than the 4th November next, or they will not be recognised. STEPHEN E, HUGHES, Solicitor for the Executor. v October 28,1874. TTARAN&AHAPE DISTRICT I -CL BOARD. The Assessment Roll of the above District for the year ending 30th June, 1876, has been finally settled, and Mr Thomas Hayes appointed Rate-collector. The residence of the said Thomas Hayes is also fixed as the office of the Board, where all rates are payable by order of the Board. JOSEPH WARREN, 33 Chairman. JJ O O X S BOUND, PAPER RULED, LEDGiSRS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Stab.) MONDAY, NOVEMBEE 2. EX MACGBEGOB, PEOM SYDNEY. LEVI W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his Mart on Monday, November 2, at 12 o'clock, 150 cases Oranges 10 cases Lemons 6 cases Loquats. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3. BOOKS I BOOKS ! BOOKS ! TP HE Subscribers will sell at the -L Rooms, F*>rt-street, on TUESDAY, the 3rd November, at 11 o'clock, 300 volumes Miscellaneous Works, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. : :



OS CLOTH UN G, UfvA'PKftTi-' g'JQ*- TUESD *V, NOVEMBER % At 11 o'clock sharp, E. & H. ISAACS ABE instructed by the shippers to submit to auction at their Stores. Fo't-streetj On Tuesday, the 3rd November, at 11 o clock, An Invoice of about £1,600 WußTff OF VERY GOOD AND CHOIGE SUMMER MELBOURNE MADE CLOTHING, Embraoing every "requisite in the Clothing trade. Also, A Large Parcel of English Drapery.Mole Trousers, Hosiery, Hats, and Caps, &c, &Q. The Goods will be offered in trade parcels, and are veil worth the attention of Warehousemen and Storekeepers. The greater portion are for UNRESERVED SALE. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2. CUTTER GREENWICH. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday, November 2, at 12 o'clock, Cutter GEEBNWICH, 15 tons, as she now lies in Commercial Bay, near Breakwater. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2. FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. ALL MORE OR LESS DAMAGED BY SEA WATER, Ex Pakeha, from Oamartj. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at Mr James Conpland's Stores, near the Market, on Monday, November 2, at 11 o'clock sharp. £ E, in diamond— 70 sacks Wheat Triangle— 84 „ „ P, in triangle— 14 „ „ A, in diamond— 31 „ ~ C, in diamond— 48 „ „ O, in diamond— 6 „ ~ P, in diamond—lo6 „ „ X, in diamond— 28 „ „ B, In diamond—49 „ „ Triangle- 50 „ „ A, in diamond— 24 „ „ C, in diamond— 32 „ „ X, in diamond— SI „ ~ P, in diamond— 41 ~ ~ 41 bag j Bran. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2. CORN EXCHANGE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Ex Pakbha, jbom Oamaext. ALL MORE OE LESS DAMAGED BY SEA WATEE. GEO. W.~BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Monday, 2nd Novem ber, at 11 o'clock sharp, WHEAT and'BRAN. Particulars in to-morrow's advertisement, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2. BY- ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE. * VALUABLE INVESTMENT. FREEHOLD HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY^ FREEMAN'S BAY. • wMjt THE Subscribers have received in-;*i structioDs to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street,^ on Monday, 2nd November, at 12 o'clock, '**-*'/ Lot 17, and part of Lot 16, of the subdivis'qn : jo? Allotments 2 and 3, Section 41, City of .Auck land. 40 feet 6 Inches frontage to Veruon atreet, Freeman's Bay, on which are erected three comfortable Cottages, containing five, four, and three rooms re pectivtly, all in good repair, having been re-shiDgled and put in thorough order lately. On the property is ft never-fatling well of water. Now yielding a rtntal of L 52 perannum. SAMUEL" COCH SANE k SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. FREEHOLD PROPERTY. WAKEFIEID, ABERCROMBIE, AND BARRACK* STREETS. FARM AND STONE HOUSE, EPSOM. THE Subscribers bave received in structions to sell at' the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 2nd November, at 12 o'clock, Allotments Ncs 42 and 43, Section, No 32. City of Auckland, 80 links frontage toWakefleld street,.223 link's 10 Abercrombie-atreet, and 80 links to Barrack-street, on which are erected two shops fronting Wakefleld street and four houses fronting A bererombie street: the whole now yielding a rental of over £iOO a-year. .Also, Snburban Farm, Lot No 97, Parish of Waitemata, containing 20 • cres, fenced, subdivided, land down in Grass, and having erected on it a substantial Stone House, now in the occupation of Mr Crawford, and situated close to Mr Paton's property. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS,' HOBSON'S BRIDGE BREWERY, NEWMARKET. THE Subscribers have received in structions to ull, at the fond Mart, Fort meet, on Wednesday, November 4, at 12 o'clock, 11 Allotments on the Epsom and Domain Roads, being the frontage of the Hobson's Bridge Brewery Allotment, two minutes walk from Newmarket. Deferred payments. Pla.ni and particulars at the Auctien Mart, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2. " BOOTHS AT CATTLE SHOW ii2TC) SPORTS AT ELLERSLIE' ON NOVEMBER 9. , B, [TOM'S' & CO. SAVE been instructed by Mr B, Graham to sell on Monday, at J3 o'clock, Enstic Pavillion, 75 x 80 Cricket flouie i QrandStand now erected at EU«nHa for Nov ember 9, on Grand Opening Da? f Cftl<»<*oni«n "arna*, ■R»«e«. kv& Cnttn Show. f.