Worahin aa to •ST* ?Js?the 'chance of a situation. Loner if P rA professor of what, &orsKr-dressing. I am an ex- **& can earn 15a an hour SfS^Sfwbo would like to trust ( /^iS! died two tears, and begged Vprl"'nerJl We was subjected to a fine of to be le* ° two offences, or a month's im- P i «« charged with a breach of Jo^^fSing Act with disobedi- AfftTulcS^nds on board the s s. JleaVe Sdnofrgmlty. V" jSS proved that prisoner would tft^^/be'wasill atthe time and VKrtSto bis duty. «J' b m!tsProved thafc Prxsoner went on Aote^'f Jaid he went on shore for mcdi- had been told to clear off, or he jjJi heJ; have went on board without VH*ihMßnamed Russell, a seaman, now i^La. ashore, gave evidence that he t^e Sate order prisoner to clear off considered that prisoner had W i the offences, and sentenced him (^J,yg for the first offence, and, 48 f^l" the second. *" -ffUEGD) PIO STEALING. , wst ,ectable looking men named George Edward Kelly were brought m large of killing three pigs at* Taka >p aloe £1010s> tneP roP eeryty of Bernard ferappearedfor the defendants, and i Lnirv would take some time the iK^anded until Thursday next; ?,nSs finding sureties/J themselves in jJjeS, and two others in each casein *•*• EMZA CASH. fr Casn again appeared in answer'to a vWofDeglecting to support her child in Kmefef Neglected Children, idant handed in a quantity of testi rl bn tnpon perusal they were found to fnittle use to the prisoner. She was of It turbulent disposition. Cndant owed £3 2s 6d, and said she wag ■ wtion to pay 10s, and would pay the *Ider as she could earn it. Worship said that would not do. She J earn plenty of money if she chose to foßroham stated that she was a clever Jt woman, and could support her child if fjjwnld take to work, bus she was idly Trisoner said she was more sinned against UiEsinning. foe Court ordered her t.o pay the money ytofith or be kept in custody until, the Bjarp were paid. ■fjiis was all the business.

THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

(to the Editor of the EYEING Star.)

88,-1 am glad to find that there is a mb stronger feeliDg amongst the commti' itjinfavonr of the Young Men's Christian I ksjdition than some people had been led to East, »nd some liberal proposals are wade itrnpatiegthat might have claimed exemp tk Aeuggestion is made by one oorres pdatthat life members' tickets Bhould be pffltopersoDS subscribing five pounds. If, utemter intimateß, " three hundred can beWtogive five pounds each the debt imldlxtlsared away, J> and the institution tuMhrni fair start. But if only a por- WiiSj debt was removed, the require- Ipeiifeoffte life members would have to be pM for by yearly subscribers, whose ■. naboswodd J)e greatly reducedj . I think i ttienpotmds would be better as the miiil j Mtowcnre a life membership. Tben ten ) pis debentures are suggested, redeemable (fbi> drawing every six months from the Blew set aside for interest upon the - Mtjige. These are matters for consider i it'obythe committee, and I am glad to [Mi meeting of committee is to be held tty to eonsitler these proposals, and bidenpon the best mode of meeting the Senlty. It wiU be well for people not to Vi»confident of their own project, but Ml in with, the general opinion, and fiin any effort as far as circumstances i allow. We are apt to ride our own j%foro hard sometimeSj and thus destroy Iftlurmony necessary toj carry ihrough a {"JMtofthia kind to a successsul {sstifi. waiqnires "who are the trustees ?" Many "Icoriginal trustees are gone away from ™%; some have failed in business ; and •toethoremain are desirous of seeing a new *«Qn, which can be best made by the fibers. When the debt is removed 7?fte building some may imagine that "*ioiaining trustees are the parties who fluking to get relieved, but, this is not 'i». The committee who have the W management of it are the best com ■*» the institute has had for a long time, •M they have almost unanimously come to ™tonelttrion that the debt must be reduced Jf^y or wholly paid off, otherwise' 3*y continue their efforts beyond :J Pf«ent ;-year. On the other hand ™ wnjtees have the satisfaction of stating ""• wyeris ready to pay off the mortgage r™wethemof any further responsibility. gay proposal has been declined until a 5.^ "gent appeal has been made to the ir v? •-1 d°nbt not»wiu mee*witn a j^ le response.—Ypurs, &c, Joseph

DR. MAUNSELL ON MANLINESS.

ifcff/" ■4rchdeacon Maunsell delivered an lecture last evening on :p«an, which was well attended and K a *° with deep attention. W. C. Si To ok'ook the chair, and Key. W. fe J d.P rayer- The rev lecturer as a combination of all h «itawU«?* lnman, which enabled him 8 7 8 Unities and leave his mark fM a° exam P Je to others. The "■We to energy, decision, nn „ and Promptitude of action. SdniS,* 88 al hed t0 shallowness of mind, P redinaent in the way of success. HieT!^ 6^"^ various examples of 5S AA •"'i cceM ' and instanced among %fW^,K. and Miller ; also L^Jaoved ; y*laQd F1 °rence Nightingale, »*» c benevolent sphere. The J*fly "'fflnJ Bat t e^ aining and useful, fre- Sk Att? ed, with happy turnß of the vl c olose Dr- Maunsell urged S«% of g men of the institute the ■S^dfitaVßß6 and Perseverance in fS audL vng Men's Christian Asso ■2 ilrW«s al Ped the Pe°Ple °f Auck' '^•■'■OinSn S** 116 institute to pass L^Xfi.l^. in speaking of the fevlJ^Si thlt circu ft«- ail »PDeal k V* 0; various gentlemen, jLi°Ur naUT tt ad beeQ through iSSr"* tint ■««£?■ iwaß glad to inform the W to + uf promisin g responses had £^BWoftw and some of the most Sk *Sf ere from their Catholic Croons 'v eady to assißfc with hand- C^^^elec^ Woi ld Propose a vote of k^srf3 Drpwchas suggested & debTS Dld.solle^ moneys weekly 55*«*r^5 P a aid- The Hey. A. Reid ■W^ *ould' 1^ considered that the SS s!'Wl£.S a? y wanting. in true fe& overMrwork to *^-«p^olo^9losad the proceed

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AMUSEMENTS.

THE THEATRE. The fine play of " Ingomar, the Barbarian " was preeented at the Prince of Wales Theatre last evening, and well sustained throughout by the company. The leading character was impersonated with great ability t>y Mr Bates, Miss Stoneham taking the graceful character otJ^rthena. Polydor was represented by Mr H. Stoneham, Myron by Mr Verner, and Actioe by Mrs Stoneham. The minor fea tures of jthe play were correctly exhibited and the play m its entirety was eminently satisfactory. In accordance with the wishes of numerous persons " Our American Cousin will be produced this evening, and the curtam fall between these talented actors and the people—perhaps for ever. CALIFORNIA MTNSTRELS. ' Messrs Amery and Mayor took their com plimentary benefit last evening in the City Mall before a crowded house. The enter tainment was pleasantly varied, and Jtwo Auckland amateurs aided considerably by their services. These gifted minstrels have won much favour in this city by their clever performances. They leave to-day for other scenes with the good wishes of their friends.

AUCKLAND CHRISTMAS RACE MEETING.

The following are the nominations for the Auckland Cup of 200sovs., with a sweep of 10 so vs. each added, second, horse to receive 25 soys, from the stakes. Mr Dan O'Brien's b g Tambourini, 6yrs Mr John Emerson's b c Gny Fawkes, 3yrs Mr Thomas Quinlivan's b f Maid of the Mountain (late Orphan Girl), 3yrs Mr Owen C. McGee's br m Creeping Jenny, aged Mr E. Perkin's eh m Discord, 4yrs Mr William Walters' b m Yaterina, aged Mr James Watt's eh f Rangi, 3 yrs Mr James Watt's b f Titoko, 3yrs Mr James Watt's b f Toi, 3yrs Mr James Watt's b f Wainui, 3yrs Mr James Watt's br m Batter, 4yrs Mr James Watt's b # Parawhenua, byrs [By- Telegraph.] Mi" F. W. Delemain's b c Templeton, 4yrs ( In consequence of telegraphic communica tion with the South being interrupted a resolution was passed by the committee of the Racing Club last night that all nomina tions poste.l at any telegraph office by eight o'clock last night should be received.

StßttllTO STAR, UfVttokY, OCTOBER 1% W4



A magnificent assortment of expensive gold and silver English levers, from T. Knssell and Sons' factory, London, ha* been imported by our enter prisicg citizen, F. H. Lewisson. nhe watches seem obe of the be>t description ever imported into New Zealand if th« prices are criterion to go by. Each watch is accompanied by a certificate from the makers, with a description There is one a calendar Wit*, which gives the day of the month in addition to the cor ect time. This watch is jewelled in ten holes, and priced at £50 Another ot the best three quarter plate independent centre - serond" keyless watch, jewelled watches, jewelled in 18 holes, chrono m«teir balance, is priced at £60 This is fruaranteed by Iho makers, and is the only watch in "New Zealand of the kind, and is worth looking at Besides these the>e are ladies' and gentlemen's gold keyless watche.', gentlemen's gold c-rritrr-so'-ond stop watches, and si variety of other kinds of watches, clocks, and jewellery. — From the EvKinxa Star of September 30 1874.—[Ai» vt.]



COFFiCE! —Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brnwn, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Toffee deserves preference to any Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost every g ocery es ablishment in town and prorinco —Advt. r



WANTED, a single sober Man to Drive a team of Horses; must be a good Diivor.—AppiJ Thomas Faulder, Arch Hill. WANTED, Dres^akers.—Apply to Mrs Eaglesim, 40, WeUesley-street. Thoroughly competent hands only nee<l make application. TO PAINT EBS.—Wanted, a good Hand.— G. Bishop, Newmarket. WANT D to RENT, a Cottage by a couple without children.—Apply by letter, stating t<s»m», &c., to Z. A, EVRSisa Star office, Auckland. ■ W.*NT#D KNOWN, that the fall in butter and egps, which lias enabled us to make our celebrated Canterbury Cakes larger and better than ever ;no increase in price. AYe use the vei/ best fresh DUtttr Largo Currant Cakes, Cd each. — Brown <fe Co., Sydney House, next Union Bank. Queen-street. WANTED, a Boy for the bake house—Apply F. G. Brown & Co., Sydney House, next Union Bank, Queen-street WANTED, a Barmaid for Upsjaits.—Apply iGreyhound Hotel, Queen stretit. ■ TO BU^HMBN. - Wanted, four Men to Sqviaxe 100 000 feet of limber.—Apply t o W. Oliver. WAJNTKD to 8 ELL, immediately, 2 detached Cottages in Willow-street, with freehold allotment. The owner is leaviDg Auckland, and wil sell for £130 the two.-J. M Lennox, Queen street. W VINT ED, for Levuka, a Well educated Youth for the drapery.—Apply to JlcArthur, Hhera, and Co. WANTED, a situation as Messen ger or X ight Porter ; geod references. Salary no object.—Address T.L., Stak office. WANTED, a good Compositor.— Apply at the Stab, office. ■\TT ANTED, a young ' lady as W Nursery Governess; good references re quired.—Apply by letter to M.W., Star office. WANTED, a Situation as Store man, or would drive a trap, deliver goods, take orders, kcows the city and suburbs well.—Apply by letter J.B, Stab, office. WANT D, a Situation as Mes senger or Storeman ; unexceptionable eferences -Address A.A, Evening Star office. WANTED, a Shop east side of Queen-street, between -fchorWand and Wellesley-streetß. — Apply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen-street. WANTED, • a Nurse Girl about 14 or'ls years of age.—Apply for address office of this paper. WANTED KNOWN, that G-. Purchase will open oh Monday next, 19th instant, his Grocery and General Store in Abercrom bie street, next Wynyard Hot«L _ WA'NTEDtoSeII, a first choice Josephine Kid Gloves at Ss 6d per pair ; Blue Linen for Butcher's smocks. —W. Eyre, Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIBBY comer of Queen and •Wakefleld-Etreets, has on sale :-Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail) at the lowest rates Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-t-jxk BhaftaL Bpoku, and BedWm Felloes. *c &c always on hand. A c supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTED KNOWN.—-The under signed have always on hand a large supplyjof Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house-street, next Isaacs' gy^% STQNE , WANTED, Everybody to know that W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, •Is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Boval Embrocation for Horses. Cattle and Sheep A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, .Bruise sSrXi Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Secon onsignment per Jubilee Jnst opened. QfT» ted known W THAT JB. ' _. 1) SYKBS,«Pbaotioaii Watohmakkb, *0., i ' Upper Queen-street, . 18 prepared to execute all repairs promptly, and to warranted to one minute a month, £6 6a.



TXf ANTED to RENT, a Cottage of four ▼ V or five rooms, convenient to Qneen -1 + t ;7Vr Pply ' statin S ren* and particulars, to J. M. H., Stab office. WANTED, three or four respectable ,V V Men as Boarders at Wheeler's Board ing House, Coburg Place, opposite Lome street Hail. Terms, with single bedroom, £1 per week. Bedroom to let with or with out Board. WANTED two steady men as Boarders in. a privato hotse. For address apply Star office. TENANTED KNOWN, that the "» remainder of Garreit Brothers Stock of Boots will be cleared out Kegardless of Coat! Come: and see for yourselves.—Garrett Brothers, Dublin BoiiEe, Wakefleld-street WANTED, for Trinity Church, North Shore, a Gentleman to play the Harmonium, and to act as Choirmaster. There are two Sunday services, and practice on Friday Evening. Palary, £i 0 per aunum —Applications to be sent to Mr B. Tannkr, at Messrs Stewart & Anderson's, before Thunday, at 4 p.m. WANTED KNOWN—Furniture selling off. Building coming down. Must clear out at any price Wo reasonable offer refused. One visit {solicited. W. L. BuTH, 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 i 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 j cottage or the most luxurious mansion, including Iron and Wood Bedsteads of all sizes and descriptions, Portable,&c.,Hair,Fl'ix,and Cocoanut Fibre Mattresses Feather and iTlock Beds, Carp*is, Walnut, fiimu, | Cedar, and Kauri Chiffoniers (some with mi-rer , panels and back, and carved), &c Mahjgany, Biniu, I and Kauri, Loo, Telescope, Office, Kitchen, aisd. Toilet Tables; Drawing-room Suites in hair, cloth, rep. damask, and leather, at Jill prices. Femiers,, Fire Irons, Cutlery, and Cooking Uttnsils of every description ; Tools, Clothing, Boots, and something to suit every man, woman, or child, too numerous to» mention Must be sold at any price. First come— first choice I—Note the address :^W. L. B.QTH Old Supreme Court-house, Queen-street (opposite Mo» ---* ague's Fancy Repository. WANTED JBLNOWJN 1, that D~ GpLDiE is prepared to supply all kinds of Pimber and other Building materials, including ashes, Loors, .Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bouse Blocks. Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, isc.&c, at the lowest market price, at his "i ards,. Custom-house street. TXTANTED K^OWN, that J. IV WAVD'has opened his NEW OIL, OOTjOK, GLASS, and PaPKRHA.VGjNG WAiiKHOUSE. Always on hand— vvhito Lead, Oil, I'urpentioe, Varnishes, Freucli Polish, Brushes, Canvas, Scrim, and every description of Paiaters' Goods. GUm cut .to size and carefully packed. A large assortment of new arrived. PAPEKHANGINGS, to be disposed of at low prict s, to. make room for Imrge fclock to arrive per Hydaspes »nd Waitangi ships.—J. WARD, opposite J. and J. Dickey, Queen-street. KJffS "W A mO X MOWN ¥ V THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GAS F I TTE RS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above i*. Staines. Every descripiiou of Plumbing, Gasfltttng, Zinc, fend Galvanised Iron * Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up »nd i repaired. First-class work guaranteed WAITED KiMO WX, that Bouillon Josephine Kid Gloves, at 3sr 9d' per pair, may bo had at Bennett's Cheap Drapery, 172, Queen - street. Josephines at 3s 6d ; Lubin's, 2a Od per pair. \kt AJNTIii), 500 tons of Uid » » Brass, Copper, Iror,, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Eope, and Jkags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, be., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. STONE i7IMET~BTONE LIM E !— The BEST HYDRA.ULIO STONE LIME de livered in bagß twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowan. Charge to the tr.ide. Is 2rJ a bushel (ba.s to be returned). - Apply to W. KIR.BY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets. 6> NOTiCE, that the undersigned has now on hand a carefully-selected Stock of English at;<i Coloniil 800 CB.and sHOttb. His busi ness expenses peiujr small ho intendd oflerinsr to the public &t the very Ipwest advance on cost. —Wanted, i »n Apprentice—w. JAFFitKY, corner of Abor- I crombie ar.d Lorne-strefcta. MIONTAGUE begs to acknow • ledge with Thanks the prompt attention aad volunteered assistance of the many gentleman at tfcu alarm of fire last night. BWE biPS on the Melbourne Cup will take place THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock, at the Occidental Hotel. Ttf O~ T I C E. G COOK will commence at once to KTTN a three horse 'Bus. It will start from Mr Uoombn's Shop, and run to Newmarket, Kpsona, and round the Koutain at 8 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 2 15 p.m., and 5.15.— G. COOK, Proprietor, Wakeflcld-Rtreet.^ A PRACTICAL MANUAL OF THK DISEASES OF CHILDREN, BY EDWARD ELLIS, M.D. SECOND EDITION. " Characterised by so much common sense as well as by a knowledge ol all that is best in recent medical ■science "— Lancet " A very sensible work. '—Atnenmum. " This really excellent Manual." — American Quarterly Journal of Medical Science. j 'A. work of singular excellence '—New York Medical Record . " Especially to be commended tot the treatment of disease. "—iVw York Medical Record. A few copies to be obtained at B. W A V T E'S 3 QOB3N-STBSKT T BL oTfi THE LM, Begs to intimate that he has opened A LARGE AND OBOIQE ASSORTMENT Off SWISS AND FRENCH MUSLINS, JACONETS, GRENADINES, AND LINENS, Likewise SWISS EDGINGS, INSERTIONS, and INGS. SHORTLAND-STREET. T^-OW PUBLISHED, THE COMING CRISIS: A SKETCH of »:he FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL CONDITION Off NEW ZEALAND, With the causes and probable results of that condition, by ' W. L. REE S. Of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and New Zealand, vi me ouy Barrister-at-Law. PEICB — ONE SHILLING. To be had of all the Booksellers. v-Bf ZEALAND FEENB HANDSOMKLY.BOUND~BOOKS OF FEKNS Collected and Mounted by T. CRANWELL, PARNELL. EXTBACT FROM LETTER RUOTHtVED BT T. GRAN for a present."— New Zealand Hirald. " For a drawing-room table no more tasteful orna ment could be found."— Southern Cross. All Ferns mounted by TCea^ll bear his na m arid address. . May be obtained of Upton_and o Wayte, Cranwell and Co., orof T. OranwelL Para



FOE SALE, a comfortable Cottage, with two allotments, in Hepburn.gtoeei, adjoin ing the property of Thomas Buddie, Esq.—Apply to H. Ashton & Son s 31, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOB, BALB.—Ship's Boats and rvingiea ; also, a three-ton Fishing Boat— James Clare, Custom House-street. FOE SALE, 3000 bags California!! OATS. Early app^cattfon is necessary, for if not Sold in a few weeks they will be all shipped South. 1 -D. H. McKE&ZIif, Custom-house-street. TpOB SALE, a 4-ton Yacht very ■*■• cheap.—J. "W. Carr, next Gasworks. FOR SALE, a first-class three-springed Paginall Cart (nearly new), with cushions .for seats ; also, a second-hand Baker's Cart. —George Bruce, Coaohbuilder, Uroper Queen street. Tf OB SALT?, a Working Partnership •■*- in a Large Market Garden near Town ■ good paying business.-For further particulars apply to Gt. H. Ashenden, No 2, Hobson-strebt. HOTEL FOR SALE. ; .The Subscribers have received instructions from : tha Pro; rietor to dispase of the Lease. Goodwill, t&c, of one of the leading Hotelß in Auckland —For particulars, apply at their office, 42, Qucen-stieet. J. M. &J. MOWER AY. i rp,o LET, the Premises now in the IJ. occupation of Mr A. Asher, Chapel-street North, containing 11 rooms. Possession can be given at the end of next week.—Apply to A. Ashor, Clothier, Queen-street. J$ O O X S BOUND, PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, ! At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) -pq-~A~v~i q- a f i o~"n. JOHN S. DAINES, a retired Master Mariner, is prepared so give instructions to intending Candidates for Examination by the Looal Marino Board. For terms, *c, r^feroncß Js binrfly permitted to M. Nicnol, Esq , Broker, Custom-house-street.—Address, No 10, Abercrombie-street.—Auckland, October, 1874. IF Robert Campbell does not call immediately on H. Christopher a Summons will be issued. X?C) REWARD.—Lost, a Diamond CW^™/ Ring.—The above reward will be paid on leaving s?.ine at Stak office. STRAYED from the Wynyard Hotel on Thursday, Octohor Btb, one Pea Hen. Whoever will give mchinformation as will lead to her recovery will be rewarded.—\Vm, Hamley. f?-| REWAE D.—Lost, three 1 OWX HETPEES ; two branded 22, one6l.—Apply to J. D. Cleghorn, Epsom. JUST AfiBIVED by T.io Loge,and W For Sale:—2so bags Canterbury Oats. 25 esses Canterbury Cheese, 25 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams. —levi "W. Eaton. THE Master of H. Matthew's School will open Evening Clarses in the School-room from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays. Wednesdars, and '.Thursdays. Extras: Latin, French. Geometry. — for further information apply at the School.



-RTEW PKOViNCIAL HOSPITAL. PRELIMINARY NOTICE TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. Tenders will shortly be invited for the EKECTIOM of a NEW PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL at Auckland. Working Plans and Specifications will be ready for inspection about a month from thia date. J. WILLIAMSON", Superintendent, Chairman of Publlo Building Commissioners. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 15th, Ootober, 1874. TVJpW ZEALAND &AILWAYS. POINTS AND CROSSINGS. Public Works Office, Auckland, October 5, 1874. Tenders will be received at this office till noon on the 19th day of October instant for the Construction of Fifty Sets of Points and Crossings. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public "Works ■ flices, Auckland, and Shoitland, Thames. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted By order. ' JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. T^ISW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SMOKE FUNNELS. Public Works Office. Auckland, .October S, 1874. Tenders will be received at this office till noon on the 19th day of October instant for the Construction and Erection of Twelve Smoke Funnels at the Engine Shed, Auckland Station. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offioe, Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily-accepted. By order. JAMES STEWAUT, District Engineer. AUCKLAND HAKBOUR B AKD, TENDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF T. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, October 6,1874, Tenders will be received at this office until TUES DAY, the 20th instant, at noon for the Construction of a T on the west side of the Queen-street Wharf in terms of plans and specification to be seen at this office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for struction Of T." WILLIAM C. DALD , C airman. rr O B U I L D E E 8. Tender* will be received until Noon of the 24th inst, for 'ho Erection of a Building at the comer of Queen and West Queen-streets. Plans, &c, at my office. RICHARD KEALS, Architect. ifjl O CHEMISTS AND j-L DEUGGISTS. ' Wanted, for Napier, an Assistant; one competent to take charge during the absence of the proprietor For particulars apply to * | KEMPTBOBNE, PBQSSER & CO., ■ ■ Victor's-itr*"*"*.



J^BW .SPKING GOODS. NEW DRES[S MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A. MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERTAL3 Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES „ NEW COLORED SILKS . NEW FANG'S 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, la every variety of Style Material. H. AT&INS, With confidence Invite* attention to bis Large Stock of DttESS MATERIALS for the 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 SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are un usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to select from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK OB PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROM, And the Prioes of all descriptions of.GOODS, whether Bilks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT la fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, 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 OABPETS to be cleared obt at COST PRICE. {A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Snits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IK GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND IMPORTED. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAPw CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (Lam Hat and Hobteyman).



pSINCE OF WALES THEATRE. By Special Request, MrP. M. BATES, previoul io bis leaving Auokland, will give ONE more per formance THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, When he will appear in his great impersonation of ASA TRENCHARD IN - OUR AMERICAN COUSIN, To be followed by the Screaming Faroe of THE BONNIE FISHWIFE. Maggie MacFarlane ;,' .. Miss A. Stoneham by the whole strength of the Company. Rememember—Last Night of the Company in Auckland. ES. TOMES' CONCERT Will take place in the CHORAL: HAL.Ii ON MONDAY, 26th INSTANT, At eight p.m. Tickets, 2s 6d each ; to be had of Mr Wayte, or Upton's, Queen-stieet. IT O.G T.—An Open Meeting in con- J-» nection with the Good Intent Lodge will be held In thft Edwardes-Ptree* Schoolroom TO-MOR ROW (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. The Public are respectfully invited t1) attend. T O. O T. JLa _ BRASS BAND FUND. ' -An Fntertainnifnt consi Mne of Bong. Recitation, an* Instrumentation will be held in (he Temperance Hall. Albert-street, on Monday, 26th instant, in aid of the a^ove Fund. Tickets. Is each, at t>ie various T.odpc-rootris, at the Music-sellers, and of the Members of the Baud. For programme see future issr.e rjlH. TEMPLARS. A. General Meeting of Members of the above Society will be held on TUESD *V, 20th instant, at 7 o c!oo> p.m., a); the Newton Hsll. All Members are reouested to attend. S. WORMS, Secretary. "YTEWI N OOTO^roAMONAL -*-" • SUNDAY-SCHOOL. a^^^ ST rR^A:RY SERVICE* will be held on BUNPAY October 18, 18?4, when SERMONS will bs preached In the r.-. ov m nsr , at n o'rloclr. by the Rev. A lev. T?eid ;in tße afternoon, at S o'clock, by v £. ev -i> - «*"«* ito the. - venirg, at 6.30 o'clook, y r. ,r / • atlow Navies, M.A. after each service in aid of the School On TUFSDAY EVTNTNG, Octrrrr 20. ft POIRTSE will he held Ten on * V taWes at 6 30, after which a "PnMic Reeling will ta''o plnre, when *ddresses will be delivered by fevcral Gentlemen, and SiceiEg by the ? chool Children. .T O. Firth. Fsq ,jn the chair. Tickets (Is 6d, children lr) may be had of any of the Teachera. TTIS'ITED METHODIST EREE *J CHURCH.—Minister: Rev G H. Turner. Subjerts :—Morning—Cross Bearing. Evening—The Advantages of Godliness. THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours TO-MORBOW. Subjects—Morning : Ko 6—Daniel in the Lion' Den. Evening—Pride and Humility. 8 ■ MumwigTO-*1-1-.'■'•■ -^— TJAPTIST CBUEOH, Wellesley street. P. H. Cornford. Pastor. Subjects for October 18. 1874. Morning—Live for Christ. Evening—Self Preservation. PRES BYTE B lAN CHURCH, NORTH SHORE. Service will be conducted on SUNDAY T^EXT as follows:- Forenoon, by Mr McLaurin ; Evening1, by Rev. I». Bruce. TO KAT E A GOLD M7NT]V Ta COMPANY (R?GTSTEBED), COROMANDEL. Tho Anntial General. Meet in tr of the Shareholders is hereby convened to be held in the Companv'a OfHce. Co'omandel, on SATURDAY, the 24th October, 1874, at 10.a.m. Business—To Receive Directors' Beport Balanoe sheet, and to Elect Directors in the room of those retiring by rotation, • W. HOBKB. Manager. Coromandel, October 10,1874. LOYAL ORANG-E INSTITUTION. A Special Meeting of trie Grand Xodpe will be held on TUESDAY, the 27th instant, at 7 p.m., in the T.od«re-room, "WWslry-ptreet. Bnsinrs': To Authorise the disposal of the Pro perty of the Institution. By order R."W.M^. AUTEXAND TEOOP ROYAL -t^- CAVALRY VOLUNTE?RS. The Monthly Tnsrection cf the above Troop will take pla<-e at Mr Gwynne's Paddock, Epsom, on MONDAY, the 19th instant, at 4 o'clock p,m. Mounted, full uniform, swords only ALFRED E.ISAACS, Captain Commanding. rpHE EDEN ELECTION. Mr KTTS will address the Electors of Eden on TU-FS-'AY TVFNf* G JfE"»T. the 20th instant at 730, in the Presbyterian «chool-room. Newmarket- On TFTTTR*DAY EVFAIVG, ihe 22cd at 7.30. at the Fohool-room, Mount Eden, back of Eden Vine Hotel: nnd On FRIDAY FVTWTNG, the 2Srd, at 7.80, at the FchooJ-room, Mount Albert. Auckland, October 17,1874. rPHE ART TJNTON in aid of the * FUNDS of St. Patrick's Juvenile Society has been POSTPONED to November 19, as the duplicates could not all be returned before that date. TTARANGAHAPE DISTRICT J-*- BOARD. The time for receiving tenders for Collector to the above Board is extended to 6 p.m. on WEDNES- D*Y, the Slsfc instant, By order of the Board. JOSEPH WABREN, Chairman. "~SST "yEALANDIir " SHIP, 'ff^^S FEOM LONDON. "WW*^^" The above shir, having reported at the Customs, Consignees are requested to pass entries pay freight, and take delivery, in terms of Bills of Xiao ing. All Goods impeding ship's discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk a< d expense TUESDAVrm yhl°st! ca a tri^.m hiP b0 ""^ Charge for each Bill of Lading, ios Bd. OWiSN & GRAHAM, Agents. »A, Z EA 1 A N D I A, *£ 1-116 TONS REGISTER, FROM Tenders for the Discharge of the sMp Zealandia iAr be i Je^V," >d a our offica *1U 3 p.m. on MON DAY, the 19th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. OWEN & GRAHAM, . Agents, A ZEALAND I A, Wm^ £J SHIP- FROM London. '^ter"iM Captain Sellars wUI not be responsible for any Debts contracted by his crew during his stay in this port. G. SELLARS. OVEBLAJNB MAIL PAEOBL OFFICE, and Agikct roa the GLOBE PARCEL EXPRESS OF LOWDON, Cochrane's Buildings, Fort-street, Aucitdarni THOMAS JENKINS, Jim., LICENSED CUSTOM HOUSE AGKENW. jyjEYERS BROTBEBS & CO., MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTSI, LITCHJI XLD-BXBXXT, OHRISTCHUROH.



J OOSGEATE & CO, Beg to Inform tlia Inhabitants of Auckland that they have taken the Store at present in the occupation of MESSES. CRUICKSHANK & 00, IN HIGH STREET, Tor the purpose of carrying on their WHOLESALE BUSINESS, But will be unable to take possession until the Messrs. Crtjickshask & Co. REMOVE TO THEIR NEW PREMISES IN QUEEN.-STREET New in course of completion, MESSRS. COSGRA.VE & CO. Are therefore compelled to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR LARGE. SUMMER SHIPMENTS ov DEAPJSBY & MEN'S CLOTHING AT PEIC^S HITHERTO UNHEARD OP Iff NEW ZEALAND, 83F Tbe SALE commenced on SATURDAY, ' the 10th of October, and will continue until they t&£« possession of their Wholesale Warehouse, jet



MONDAY, NOON. FRUIT! FRUIT! JAMS! JAMS! Ex Chanticleer, from Hobart Town. R. ARTHUR T\7"ILL sell by auction at Mb " « Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, 19th mst, at noon, ' Ex Chanticleer, from Hobart Town, A splendid shipment of Fruit, packed expressly for this market • 488 cases Apples, in first-class order, con. sisting of French Crabs, Stone Pippins, "Wel lingtons, Nonpareils, New York Pippin*. i Pearmaing, Stunner Pippins, Golden Pippins French Kennsts. Pearson's Plata, <&q. 50 cases "Wilson's Jams 40 cases Creawell's Jaips ■ • " 11 bales Hops 1 ~ .. * Terms—Cash. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19. HOUSE AND GROUNDS. WADE TOWNSHIP. 10 ACRES AND COTTAGE, KERI KE£I. fPHE Subscribers have received in- J- structions from M«jor Stoney. to sell by publio auction, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday 19th instant, at 12 o'clock, HIS HOUSE AND GROUNDS in the Wade Town ship, comprlng— Lot 20, containing about 3 acre* laid out a* ear den, orchard, shrubbery, paddock, a c Has a frontage of 20 chains to the main road, by 15 chains to the Wade Kiver The House la laTge and commodious, contains nine rooms, two store rooms, pantry, and is t\ie Post-office of the district. The property is situated close to the whaTf, and the mail coach from Stokes' Point calls twice a week. The house and part of the allotment is let to, a good tenant at £32 a year. ' . Also, 10 Acres of good land at Keri JCeri, five acres fenced, broken up. and laid down in grais, and three-roomed cottage erected thereon. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19. EW HOUSE AND FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, UNION AND WELLINGTON-STEEETS. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell' at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock, Tnat Comfortable New Dwelling House situated in Union-street, near to its junction wiO* Wellington-street, containing six rooms, all thoroughly finished, and all erected on an , allotment 38ft Bin frontage to Union-street and 19ft 6in to Wellington-street. There are three tanks on the property, the water from which is laid on to the house, whioh is now in the occupation of Mr Henry Lewis. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. WALLINGHAM VILLA, DEPONPORT. '"THE Subscribers have received -■ instructions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 19th instant, jtt 12 o'clock, Lot 9, of the Subdivision of Allotment 21 Section 2. Devonp^rt, Suburbs 'i Auckland 40 feet frontage to Victoria Boad by 113 feet to a sidestieet, on which is erect d a comfort able two-str.rev Residence, known »s W,T. . LINGHAM VILLA. contJntog ten roo^T six on the ground flour, and four upstairs' The ground i* neatly Kid out as Garden and Orchard, the Fruit Trees in the later being in full bearing, and is situated within thiM minutes walk of the Victoria Wharf. Terms:—.Easy. SAMtTEL'COCHRANE ftTftOW.