wrr^: :. „. ,„,.,„. :,„„.,.,„.,„„ „ „ „ x^J •■*■'' "'■m^MiMlllli™iMM»Bgagsa*s' !ijfi % such valuable information and " fik. »»t before the people. The break AC..s***> the mail service via San Francisco w as a matter for general regret. Unfor tunately it was not the first nor the second time such an event had occurred. He would take the liberty of making one or two remarks on the financial statement, which he might remark was an exceptionally good one. The change of tariff had produced an increase of revenue amounting to nearly a quarter of a million, which, had swelled the surplus for the year to over £400,000. The policy of the Government set forth in the Statement was one of prudence, and of that policy he fully approved. The Opposition had tried the policy of prudence some two years before, and he was glad to see Mr Vogel adopt that idea as he had done almost every idea that the opposition had endeavo ured to realise. There was no reference to the abolition of the provinces in the state ment, on the contrary, the Premier spoke of the provinces as requiring assistance, and of a bright prospect being before the province of Auckland. Two Middle Island provinces were included in the Premier's reference to the necessity for assisting provincial Govern ments, and he (Mr Gillies) wished to know why they had been excluded from par ticipation in the benefits expected from the Premier's abolition resolutions. The Defence loan of £150; 000 a-year would have come to an end last year but that Mr McLean had only used half the amount. A fresh loan for that purpose would, however, be required next year, or the Native department must be abolished, which Mr Gillies hoped would be the alter native adopted. The Treasurer felfe that loans for the colony could not be raised so easily now as before. A provision had therefore been placed in the bill authorising the last fourj million loan, by which the whole could be pawned at any bank so long as it did not cost more than six per cent. He next referred to the debt of the country, and shewed that the Government now had power by borrowing to make the public debt between eighteen and nineteen millions. Mr Gillies next spoke of the increase of members' honorarium to £150 a year, and of the con servation of Forests Bill, whiGh was very roughly handled by the House. It was after that the members first heard of the idea of abolishing the Northern provinces, and he could not avoid connecting the firat intima tion of the proposal with the arrival of Mr Thomas Russell in Wellington. Mr Eeader Wood who had prepared similar resolutions had told his constituents that he could not have got twelve votes for them, yet the Government were able to carry them by a large majority. Mr Vogel's speech in introducing the resolutions was the weakest and most illogical he had ever heard him deliver. The speech contained various sops. Lyttelton and New Plymouth were to receive harbours, and the Superintendent of Auck land a life pension. He believed the Super intendents were above being influenced by such baits. One result of the resolutions was that one of the Executive of a small province had joined the Ministry, and taken the place honourably vacated by Mr O'Rorke. (Cheers.) Mr Gillies then referred to the resolutions of 1856, and shewed that it was no compact; it was not even ratified by law. The resolu tions of the House were not usually held so sacred. In IS7O an Act was passed giving the provinces 40s per head that year, 383 in the next, and 30s in the year following. If ever there was a compact that was one Yet the following year Mr Vogel got it repealed, and gave them only 15s. Now, because they had been made poor, they were told they must be abolished. The statesman who in tends to pull down should show what he will put in its place. Mr Vogel could not do this because his ideas were confused on thesubject. He (Mr Gillies) was prepared to go in for the abolition of Provincial Governments. But he did so not on the grounds of inherent evils in their system. He did so on the ground that the continuance of the provincial system interfered with the development of true, colonial ideas. Provincial Governments were held up as bxxffers between the Colonial Governments and the people. They were made to bear the blame of wrongs done to the people by the Colonial Government. He desired to bring the Colonial Government face to face with the people, whom it taxed a quarter of a million extra, and who would be taxed still further. It was doing an utterly unconstitutional thing to place the two islands under separate Constitutions. If the Constitution was good for one let it be good for the other. Let them sink or swim together. There was a time when the North Island bore the burthen of taxation and car ried the South Island difficulty on its back. If necessary let the South carry the North now. If the electors were prepared to sac rifice their constitutional rights he would place his resignation in their hands. (Mr Gillies concluded his address amid loud applause.)

In reply to Mr Lamb he said he would support the renewal of the Californian ser vice.

Mr A. Black spoke in favour of the total abolition of provincialism, and the duty of Mr Vogel to come forward and explain him self to nis constituents.

On the motion of Mr Black, seconded by Mr Foiey, a vote of confidence was unani mously passed in Mr Gillies. Mr Staines endeavoured to speak but was stamped down after calling the Chairman "a coward " for not getting him a hearing. Three cheers for Mr Gillies were given, who on returning thanks urged the electors to be active in their demand for the abolition of the provinces—" all or none." The meet ing then separated.

IMPROMPTU.

'Tis hard a mau can't take a rl.de Out to the Whau to give a vote Without some fellow stealing i.n And bolting with Ms overcoat. In Auckland there are many thieves, More than our shrewd detectives find; Take ray advice, should you go out, Don't leave your best great «oat behind,

JUNCTION GOLD MINING COMPANY.

An extraordinary general meeting of share holders in the Junction Gold Mining Com pany was held in Mr TothilTu office this after noon. Fourteen shareholders were present. Mr T. Peacock in the chair. The Chairman stated that the meeting had been called to consider the question of amalgamating with the All Nations and Long Drive Companies. The directors had to-day received a letter from the directors of the Long Drive Com-. P»ny offering 1000 shares for the junction ground instead of the 1600 which was the originalbaßis of amalgamation. Itwasresolved 'that thismeeting havingheard the statement embodying the basis of amalgamation with the Long Drive and All Nations Companies as agreed upon by the directors of the three companies, approve of the same as fair and equitable, and authorise the directors of this company to carry it out, and to «*ke steps in that event for winding B> the Company. It was also resolved, That a diffioulty having bsen started by *he Long l>rive P 'n. to the amalgama iQ on the 1- i •; •■ " *■■ \ tfos meeting •>. ..... -, •• .-a to .. f ■-<+ ■•: .1, J» :, :; .. "U. 1 "'■ ''" " ' " ',' '.'' . rie : .' U'' ;*""'•»•• ■■ •<■ v • .i !l ■

deemed advisable by the two companies, to | amalgamate with other suirounding com- ' panics." The annual meeting was afterwards held, when the financial statement was read, and the retiring director, Mr.j C. J. Stone, i re-elected. .

THE SUDDEN DEATH INQUEST.

The enquiry, adjourned from Monday last, on the body of Mrs Ellen Wright was re sumed this afternoon before Dr. Philson, coroner, and a jury, at the Wellington Hotel, —Mr Thomas Shove foreman.

John Wright, labourer; Union-street, de posed that deceased was his wife. Dr. Ken derdine attended upon her about nine months ago. Her right leg then took tc swelling in the day and subsiding in the night. An ulcer subsequently formed above the ancle, which continued ( to get worse. Dr. Dawson visited her twice, and prescribed ointment which she could not endure. She was then recommended by Mrs Black to apply to Dr. Cosgrave, who was sent for. He saw her about nine months ago, and applied poultices com posed of linseed meal and carrot, but gave her no medicine. A discharge took place, and she -was considerably relieved. Dr Cosgrave attended twice a week. On Monday the 31st August he gave her medi cine for the first time. The medicine consis ted of | gentian, quasi chips, and ginger, which were procured of Mr Sharland. She used it according to directions once a. day, and appeared to improve in health She went to bed about ten o'clock on Friday evening in her usual health ; she did not complain. About midnight she woke with a screech and appeared to be raving. She complained of a pain in her head over her right f emple ; but this was an old complaint. Some time after he got up and tried to raise her head when he found that her body was stiff. He lit a candle, and called his sons. She breathed heavily and died at half-pas b one o'clock on Saturday morning. She was a very sober woman. He went to Dr Cosgrave for a certificate of her death, when he replied that he could not give one. He had no complaint against Dr Cosgrave j he was the only man that gave her relief. He agreed to cure the leg for £4, a portion of which was paid. Mr Cosgrave, who said he had a diploma for women's and children's diseases from the Belfast medical faculty, and Dr. Goldsbro', who made a post-mortem examination, gave evidence. Dr. Goldsbro' said death resulted from chronic disease of the'l brain, and was not affected by the medical treatment received.

The jury returned a verdict of "Death from Natural Causes."

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

AUCKLAND MAILS ASTRAY.

NAPIER.

This day.

Owing to a blunder of the postal autho rities at Wellington, the Eangatira arrived here last evening with all the mails for Nel son, New Plymouth and Auckland. There is no vessel here to take them on. They should have been put on board the Phtebe.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

BUSINESS DONE — Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £17 15s. National Bank—Buyers, 60s j sellers, 70s. South British—Buyers, 52s ; sellers, 53s Gd. National Insurance, 30s. A.S.P. Company—Sellers, 77s Gd. Bay of Islands CO.—Sellers, £9 10a. City of London, 24s ; buyers, 23s Gd. Whau—Sellers, 335. Union Beach —Buyers, 10s. Thames Gas—Buyers, 36s ; sellers, 38s Thames G. M. C —Sellers, 42s Albion (Ist)—Buyers, 60s Bright Smile, 72s 6d ; sellers, 72s Gd Queen of May—Buyers, 9s. Royal Oak—"2s fid. Tokatea—9s ; sellers, 9s Gd.

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Shobtt's Hair-cuttino Saloon, three doors below 'he Greyhound Hotel First-class Attention, Civility and Cleanliness.- [Advt.l



COFFJBB ! — Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard 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 grocery es tablishment in town and province.—Ai»vt. |



WANTED to SELL, a Box Mangle.—Apply Lome-street Bakery, Lome street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 12 or 14 years old to make herself generally useful.—Apply to Mrs Peterson, East-street, Newton, third house below the Eureka Stoic. WANTED, a Situation as Nurse tender.—Apply E.B.,Mr Shandeis, Short land-street. WANTED, a steady sober Man~!o make himself generaly useful.—Apply at the Army and Navy Hotel W AN.TED T~O SELL— ▼ T A BARGAIN-Two Excellent Shops and Dwelling Houses with Freehold Allotment 33x90. The shops are let for £60 a year, and are a good invest ment. Price £460.— J. M. > knnox, Queen-street. WANTED, a Vessel to proceed to the Bay of Islands for coals. —Apply to W. and G Winstone, Custom-house street. WANTED to BENT or LEASE, a small Shop with three or four rooms at tached (suburbs preferred), suitable for a provision Btore —State particulars to Hannaford's Agency High street. TSTANTED to RENT, a seven ■ v roomed House, within fifteen minutes walk of the Pnst-offlce— Apply, by letter, addressed Box No 100, Post-office, or at the office of this paper. WANTED, a first-class General Servant where another is kept.—Apply to ' Mrs Howard, Wynyard-»treet. ' {JIT AN TED, a respectable young ▼ V Girl for North Shore. 12 to 14; orphan pre-,, ferred: comfortable home.—Apply to this office for address. WANTED, a steady Youth who can milk, groom, garden, and make himself generally useful.—Apply by letter (enclosing re- , ferences) to O. T)., offices of this paper. TTTANTED to SELL, a Cottage » V Kesidencfl, with 66ft frontage, in Ponsonby. Price, £160.— Apply to W. F. Hammond, Shortland screet. WANTED, immediately, Fifty good Navvies for the Kalpara Railway.— Apply on the Works, Riverhead. ■ WANTED, a strong active girl as General Servant; no washing. References required.—Apply Btab Office. WAN"; ED, by a middle-aged man, a Situation as Groom and Driver; or, to look after one or more horses and make Wmse" generally useful. Good references. — .For address apply office of thia paper. ~\7~ASTED, Purchasers for . 200 vrUka 0/Poly»Btlius«8 at 1* per doa— U.c C«% i lineewtreet.



WANTED, a Milliner's Appren tice—Apply to S. & J. X, Vaile, JNationsi Mart, Queen-street. Wr AJNTED, a respectable Nurse maid, with testimonials.—Apply for ad ! dress to Star office. WAMED, an experienced Nurse maid.—Mrs G. Lewis, Jcrmyn-street. WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good laundress. —For address apply at the office of this paper. WANTED to LET, in Parnell, a ' * DjUched Cottage ficing the Domain. Rent, 12s rer week—Aoply Mrs Coates, Painell. WA ftTED, Apprentices.— Apply immediately to N. Campbell, Tailor, &c\, Albert House, Albert-strep.' EOR SALE, in Grafton Road, a three roomed House, Stable, Waggon-house, and Shecla ; also, an Expiesa Wapgon and a Set of Harness (nearly new). —Apply on the premises, sixth house from Choral Hall, ! right hand side. WANTED, an experienced Hand to curl five tons of hair.— Apply to Ireland Brothers. WE beg to inform our friends and clients that wo have BEMOVED to more commodious offices in Shortlandstreet, corner of High-street. — Clurk and Garlick, Land Agents and Brokers. 'ANTED KNOWN, thalTMrs Scott, late of Belfast, i 3 prepared to execute In the neatest possible style, and on the shortest notice, every description of upholstery for families '■ and the trade. Every orrfer entrusted to her will re- ■ ceive CM'e and attention, and at a moderate charge. ' TJpholsterv done for families at their homes, or at Mi'a Scott's residence, Baker-street. WANTPD to SELL (cheap), 3ft and Oft shfeti Galvanised Corrugated Iron : Iso, Pumps, saints, Pionghs, Ac. NB. — Highest arice eiven f°r a'l kinds of ild Metal at Alfred Smakt's, next to Blue Post, 'Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a largo supply of Newcastle and Biy of Inlands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut "Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house-street, nest Isasos' Bonded Store. I W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Braaa, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Powter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, P.ope, Rags, Cast-off Clothing, Ac. at BATIYK & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. | R__MOBS._Manatrer, WANTED, a Practical"Charcoal Burner —For particulars a; ply at the office of th>s paper, WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-Etreets, has on H,ilo :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Sheila, Tiles, Iron-Kirk Shafts, Spokes, nd "Red-gum Felloes, *c.. &c., always on hand. WANTED, a first-class Compositor. Good wages. - Apply Star office WANTED, Everybody to know that W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for" Elliman's Celebrated Royal Kmbrocation for Horses. Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, .Bruise Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of oveiy kind. secon consignment per Jubilee just opened. WANTED KNOWN, that D Goi/dik Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including ashes, I oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Tron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, *c, &c.. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cu3tom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, an at R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFTTTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Bu'inees in Upper Quenn-street, two doors above G. Staines. livery descriplon of Plumbing, Gasfittrng, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pnmps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. WANTED KNOWN, that the Great Clearance Sale D'apery Clothing, Sillis, Babyware, *c, is now on at R W. DYSON'S, 130, Queen-street. a«d must be cleared in THREE WE^KS, the Premises having been disposed of, and very early possession being required—GßEAT BAR GAINS. WANTED to S"PLL, at 2s 6d per dozen, the Purest Spa Dish Dorking Eggs for i>ettlng ; fresh each day.—J. Green, at the Fruit Stall, Market. WANTED EFO WN THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical Waiohmaehtb, Ac, Upper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly, and to keep the same in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a month, £6 6s. WANTED KNOWN—Furniture Belling off. Building coming down. Must clear out at any price No reasonable offer refused. One visit solicited. W. L. R'TH, Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer, French "Polisher, Chair Canrr, Shop and Office Fitter, and General Furnishing Undertaker, returns his grateful thanks to his numerous friends and the general public for the very liberal support and patronage hitherto accorded him during the past three years, and begs to inform them that he is com pelled to clear out his vast and varied stock of Furni ture of every description, suited for the humblest cottage or the most luxurious mansion, including Iron and Wood Bedsteads of all sizes and descriptions, Portable,&c.,Hair,Flnx,andCocoanutFibreMattresies Feather and Flock Beds, Carp«<s, Walnut. Rimu, 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 ; Drawing-room Suites in hair, cloth, rep, damask, and leather, at all prices. Fencers, Fire Irons, Cutlery, and Cooking Utensils of every description ; Tools, Clothing, Boots, and something to suit every man, woman, or child, too numerous to mention Must be sold at any price. First nome— first choice !—Note the address: -W. L. ROTH Old Supreme Court-house, Queen-street (opposite Mon tague's Fancy Repository. FOR S4LE.—Ship's Boats and Dingles.—James Clare, Custom Housp-street AUCKLAND UNITED CRICKET CLUB. The Thirteenth Annual Meeting will be held at the Club Room, Thames Hotel, Queen-street, on WEDNESDAY, September 9. at 7 30 p. m. W. F. CLIFTON, » Hon. Sec. LOST, on the 2nd inst, a White Bull and Terrier Dog with one black eye —The finder will be rewarded on returning it to Mr F. Eyre, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. MONEY to LEND, in large and small sums, at lowest rates of interest — Apply Morris Marks, next door to the City Hal', Queen-street, ML PIT BPTTEtt FIRKIN*.— 300 For Sale (cheap).— Fenton, Auckland Market. pO MF ORTABLE Board and V^ Residence at North Shore. Terms moderate — Apply at Stab office for address. LOST, Post-office Pavings' Bank Book.—The finder will oblige by lowing the same at I. Alexander's, Jeweller, yueen-atreet -|Y^B BEWAfiD.—Lost, Purse con- JLV-/ taining two £1 Notes, and some Silver in Drake, Victoria, or Queen-streets.-The above leward ' will b« paid to anyone leaving the uamo At this ofiieei



THE Misses Teutenberg- beg most respectfully to inform parents and the public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace. Applique Guepure Kmbr idery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Ha'r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, Ac—Residence : Top of Grey street, 96, eas t side. nnoßui L d c R s Tenders wiil be received until NOON of the 14th instant, for Altering and Reconstructing the National Mart, Queen-street, for the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Plans, &c, at my office, Queen street. R. KEALS, Architect. AUCKLAND HO RTI CUL tubal SOCIETY. The Annual General Meeting of the subscribers to this Society will be held in the Room adjoining the Museum Princes-street, on FRIDAY, the 11th inst, at 2 o'olock p m. Business: To receive Report of Committee and elect officers. THOMAS MiOFFARLANB, Interim Sec. and Treasurer. Auckland, September 8, 1874. LOOK OUT for the richest treasure of the OALSC U TTLE—real black diamonds. The undersigned infoi-ms his friends and the public he has opened a Firewood and Coal Yard at the oorrler of Wyndham and Hobson-streets, where he will supply a blazing article nt an extremely low figure for cash. Orders solicited and carefully executed. JOHN GRACE. Br Appointment $kg!%X%st H.R.H. the DnKE to £siS&sß!>dtk 0F Er)INBU:RaH MESSES J BROWN & S>N beg to notify their REMOVAL to their permanent Musical Establishment in <}ueen-street, opposite the City Hall. Auckland. Pianofortes and Harmoniums by the most eminent English and Foreign makers, selected specially for thf m by their agent. Tn stock, Pianofortes by Broadwood, Erard, Kirk hara, Allison, Bord, Brinsmead, Chappel, Hopkinson. ac. Harmonium, by Alexander. Melody Organs, by Davis and Ramsden. A regular supply of new and popular Mnsic. Mr H. O BitoWK, Pianoforte Tuner and Repairer, from Messrs Broadwood and silicon, London. On sale, Violins, Ijows, Concertinas, Accordions, Flutinas, Flutes, Violin, Viola, Violoflcelia, and Double Bass SI rings, &c , <4c. AHCH II TL L HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Assessment List of "the above District has been made nut, andean be seen at A. Mcliibbon's Store, Creat North lioad. An Appeal Meeticg will be held at the Newton Hall on TUESDAY, 13th October, at half-past seven I o'clock p.m. JA3. mcgregor, Chairman. UNION LODGE MARK MAbTEB I\rABONS, So 164, E.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the Lodge-room TTUH EVENING at 7 30 o'clock. R. HARDIE. Secretary. T O. G. f. HARBINGER OF PEACE LODGE. Members of the above Lodge are requested to attend the Funeral of our late Brother, Thomas William Hanue. The Kunpral Cortege will start from the corner of Victoria and Kelson streets at four o'clock TO MORROW (Thursday). Mamtiers of other Lodges are respectfully Invited. OIY OP AUCKLAND No. 1 LOTAL ORANGE LODGE. The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will he held in the l.od^e-room, Wellesley-street, on TH PRtD A l/ EVKNING n^xt, at 7SOi> m. Visiting 1W embers are invited to aitend. i By order of the W.M. r\RFHAN HOME, Wanted, a Te=chcr for the Orphan Rome, Parnell. —Appplv, with testimonials, to Mr G. P. Pierce, Honorary Secretary, Insurance Buildings, on or before the 23rd instant AN B'NT EBTAINMENT, (MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC), Will be given by the ST. PATRICK'S JUVENILE SOCIETY, in- ST. PATRICK'S HALL on t WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. GACRIIICE OF STOCK. PREMISES SOLD! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT ! J. SMITH Having disposed of the premises And imperative possession required to be given within OJSE MONTH, He will Sacrifice his LARGE AND CHOICE STOCK OP DBAPERY, CLOTHING, and HABEBDA*HJEfiY, AT LESS THAN COST PRICE ! IN FACT, NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED. COME ONE ! COME ALL I JOHN SMITH, 24 0, QUEEN-STREET. Q N SALE By the Undersigned— Pickles. Morton's and Whybrow's Salad Oil, Morton's and Whybrow's Sardines, quarters and h -lyes Malt, English and Colonial Bops, Nelson, 1874 Starch, Colman's k Orange Peel Confectionery Candles, Price's Vinegar . ... Colza Oil Scrim, 72in and 45in Cornxacks > C anvas Jams, in lib tins and jars Tart Fruits Flour, Oamaru and Dunedin, In sacks, 1001b and 601b bags Oatmeal pearl Barley Oats, Maize Bran, Wheat Batter. ©EO, W. BINNEY,



THE INAUGUHAL MEETING OF THE NEW ZEALAND REFORM LEAGUE. PUBLIC MEETING. A Public Meeting will be beld at the Choral Hall, Symonds-street, on THURSDAY EVENING next, at half-past seven o'clock sharp, at whicli his Worship the Mayor will preside. The primary object of the League is to obtain the Abolition of , the Provinciul sysiom of Government throughout the colony. j All wlia take an interest in the affairs of t'ue colony | are requested to attend. | By order of the Auckland Provisional Council. j W. L. REES, Hon. Sue. pro. tern, i EWMAEKET DISTKICT HIGHWAY BOARD. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held at the Royal George Hotel, IS ewmarkut, i on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of September, 1874, at 7 p.m. Business : Election of two Trustees, vice Messrs Clayton and Keane resigned. JOHN McNEIL, Chairman pro, tern. ! Newmarket, September 8, 1574 ME. F. H. LEWISSON will superintend j the SWEEPS on the MELBOURNE j CUP on FRIDAY and SATURDAY | EVENIMGS NEXT at the OCCIDENTAL ; HOTEL during the absence of E. PERKINS. TtfT O . T I 0 E. Immigralion Oflice, Auckland, September 5, 1874. The Immigrants per Oxford, comprising General and Farm Labourers, Mechanics, Domestic Servants (male and female), and persons of other occupations, will be open to engagement at the Immigration \ Depot on application to the Depot Masttr and Matron respectively, on and after THURSDAY, the 10th instant. n. ELLIS, Immigralion Officer. A TEND Kit required for Altering ,Ol- and Re-shlngling a Building. —For particulars apply to 11. Probsrt. ShortUnd Crescent, lender* to be scut iv not Litur tlun Friday, September 11, 1574 rrilE Begular Monthly Meeting of A the UMOIf LODGE of AI UtK MASTERS will be held THIS (Wednesday) EVifiNJ-SG- at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-sweet.—By order f W. R. HAYWaRD, W.M. ELBOUJiN -X CUP. SWE EPA for thfi"tem under of the unpaid Shares in in the £1000 SWEEPsTAKK will take place on THURSDAY, 10th instant, at ei^ht o'clock p.m., at the City Uulj Hotel. BfcThts will b*s the last chance of securing a ticket. 11. N. ABBOTT. MELBOURNE CUP. £1000 SWEEPSTAKE. The Drawing for the above Sweepstake will take place on MONDAY, 14th instant, commencing at four o'clock p.m. sharp. H. N. ABBOTT. City Club Hotel, September 9, 1t74. rfIHE attention of Purchasers is requested to our j LARGE, NEW, AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OP GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, BUITABI.B FOB. THE PRESENT SEASON. BLA.CK SILKS, From 3a 9d per yard, wid width, and .iiuch below regular rice. 10 BALES WHITE BLANKETS, 0-4, 10-4, and 11-4. BLUE AND GREY BUAVKET3 AND RUGS SHEETINGS, QUILTS, and all kinds of FURNISHING GOODS A Lot of Double width GREY BHEETING, from IOJd yard Chean Flannels, Crimean Shirtings Ke*- Dress Materials, Cheap Winceys raildren's. Girl's, and Ladies' Winter Hosiery Ladies' Waterproof Tweed Mantles A Choice Lot of LADIES' BLACK CLOTH JACKETS, New and richly trimmed. Black Straw Hats, Flowers and Ribbons Silk. Alpaca, and Gingham Umbrellas Gig Umbrellas, extra sizes New Wool Ties, Scarfs, &o. BOYS', YOUTH'S, AND MF.N'S CLOTHING Mackintoshes, Pilot Jackets, and Overcoats Boys' Overcoats. X Splendid New Stock of Gentlemen's New Scarfs. Ties, Braces and Belts, Felt Hats Warm Winter Gloves Boy's Caps, from Is 6d Hosiery, <*c. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, (LATE R. HOBBS,) Wholesale and Retail Drapers, Clothiers, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel,) gyUpper- Queen - street, Auckland. rflO LET, an Eleven roomed House in X Nelson-street, near the Gas Work*.- Apply to F. A. White, thortland-street. TO THE EAM AEAM A CONSTI ' ÜBNCY. Gentlemen,—The electoral Roll provided by the Government for conducting the above &l«ction being found defective I have no other course left me than to resign my Seat and go to a fresh Election, which I shall do with entire confidence in having your in- ; increased support when the PollW-day arrives, which ; will settle the matter beyond dispute. Your old and tried friend, J. CKISPE. X UC&LAND SAVINGS" BANK. Established in 1847. President : HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERN Vioe-Prbbidbnt : WILLIAM RATTRAY, Esq. The BANK is OPEN for RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS Monday From 12 to 2 o'clock Tuesday >» »» Wednesday .. •• •• >> » Thursday it >• Friday >> » And to receive Money only on Saturday evening* from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for which 6 per cent interest is allowed. P R. CAMERON, ! Accountant. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence for fcwe respectable Single M«n at Mrs Johnson's, next Bricklaytrs' Arms, Chapel itocst '



pKIJSCB OF WAi EBTHEATEE Immense Success and -n'husiastio Reception of MISS MAGGIE KNIGHT Who will appear iv her GRAND DRAWING-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT, THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVE ING. Her Character Impersonations and Dutch Specialties are pronounced by the American Press to be inimitable. MISS MAGGIE KNIGHT will sing " Beautiful Love," " Very Aggravating," "Oh JSicodemus, " I ain't going to tell," "Dimple in her Chin, &c, «c , supponed by MR ARTHUR VIVIAN, The London and Australian Comique. MR JOHNNY GOURLAY, The Popular Vocalist and Actor. MR NED MASON, The .Ethiopian Comedian, and MR L. BOOTH. Prices of Admission ".-Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s Cd ; Pit, Is. ■piiiiscE of wales theatre. FRIDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 11. A GRAND AMATEUR VARIETY ENTEtI lAIN MENT BY LEADING AMATEURS, FOB THE BENEFIT OF MRS GEIBBLE ANr> CHILDREN. Under the patronage of the several Volunteer Forces. Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. W. MAHONEY, Sec. pro. tern. P. DO RAN, Manager. pLINCE OF WALES THEATEE. BE-ArPEARANCE FOR, A SHOKT SEASON, OP THE ORIGINAL CALJFOitINIA MINSTRELS IN THBIE GRAND DRAWIISG-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT. OK SATURDAY, SEPEMBER 12. ENTTUELY NEW AND ORIGINAL REPERTOIRE OF SONGS, SKETCHES, DANCES, AND COMICALITIES. gST The most popular Troupe that has ever visited the Colonies, and the greatest Monster C'ombinatien of Minstrel Talent. No advance in the prices. G. W. ROCKEFELLER, Business Manager. GRAND VOCiL AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT In Aid of the BAND FUND OF THE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS Will be held at the CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET, ONT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1874. A SELECT QUADRILLE PARTY after the Entertainment. Tickets, 2s 6d each ; to be obtained from the Members of the Corps. /CHORAL HALL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1874. V nder the Patronage of His Woßsmr the Mayor and the Volunteers. GRAND CONCERT ANl> DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. Concluding with A QUADRILLE PARTY, In aid of the FCTNDB of the auckland voluntkeb engineer and , . city b^nd. Admission to whole Entertainment, 2a 6d ; Cadets in uniform, Is. Programme will be published shortly licbets can be obtained from vtr Saunders. Tailor, Queen-street ; Mr I Fish, Chemist. Princes-strtet; and a y of the Officers and Members of the Engineer Company. NORTH SHO *F._To 1 et, Family Residence near the Victoria Wharf; £40 a-year. Splendid Marine Villa, II rooms on the Beach £60 a-year —Oliver o. Majs. FOR SALE, A First-cla^s Office Table, with drawers and cupboards, fitted with patent Jocks. G. W. BINNEY. SWI>S OUHT4IXS! SWI«S CURTAILS! Ex Miltiades : Very Rich Embroidered Lace CURTAINS, with and without application, from 43s to 90s. A. H. DIKTMFLM, Shoriland-street. TTAR-RIBTT jjQLapl^V -■-*- ARMITAWTC, FROM NOTrCE TO COSJBIGNEES. This Vessel will commence to disc^arae Cargo at the Qaeen-street Wharf ■0-MORK.oW MORNIVG, at eigtit o'clock. Co isignees are requested to present Bills of Lading and pay freight to -he undersigned All Goods not removed from the Wharf before four o'clock on each day, will b<». stored at Consignee's risk and expense. GEO. W BINNEY Agent. EUREKA RILL GOLDMTNING COMPANY (REGISTERED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Share holders of the above Company will be held at the office of the Company, No. 5, Insuranoe Buildings Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 24th September 1874, at 3 p m. Business To authorise the Directors to dispose of the Company's Mine.and Property. J. FRIAR CLARKE, . ~ , . Legal Manager. Auckland, August 31,1874. OTOBAGte! ¥T~O RA & E AUCKLAND AND NOETH BHORE STEAM TEEET COMPANY (LIMITED). The Company having leased Phed D, on Ferry T, Queen-street Wharf, are prepared- to RE EIVB GO' »DS at Lowest Current Rates ■ pplication' to be mud- either at the Ticket Office on the wharf, or at the office of the Company, No 8 Vailes' Buildings Every care will be taken of produce &c sent in from the country t.o the Company's care, and inanrance effected on same if required,. , H. W, HEATH, I Attgktad, August 89, lift. Mam**,



FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. - CORN EXCHANGE. ; VSSTaS ! VEST4B! VEcTAS $ T d CLOSE CONSIGIfM' IfTS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn .Exchange, on Friday, 11th Sept., at 11 o'clock sharp, 70 cases, each 12 gross Bound Plaid Ve^tes 20 cases, each 10 gross 250 Vestas. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. FURNITURE S*ALE, AT DR. DIXON's, PAENELL. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Dr. Dixon to soil To-monow (Xhursday), at 11 o'clock, The Entire of His Valuable Household Furni ture and Jffecta, including Handsome Inlaid Chiffonnier (N.Z wood), very iraperior Walnut-case Piano, speci.liy imported by Dr Dixon. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. COAL, FIREWOOD, OFFICE, STABLE, FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr P. Mhlcaby to sell, at junction oi Drake and Union-streets, on Frida>, at 11 o'clock, Firewood, Coa s. Palings, Fencing, Two-roomed Offica, Two-Stalled Stable. Ac, rigtit to purchase Allotment 45ft 6m by 10* ft, &0., &c » Weighing Machine. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER; 10. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Mr E. W. Walker to sell by public auction, afc his residence, Pajjet-street, Ponsonby Ro*d, on Thurs day, September 10, at 11 o'clock sharp, The entire Household Furnituse. consist-in* of Drawing Room Suite, in Warone and Buff figured Rep, Oval Walnut Cent'e Table, Walnut tide Ta Je, Trichord Pianoforte, Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machine in Walnut Cabinet, Carpets Pictures, Fenders and Fire Irons < ining Ronm T»ble, Maho gony, Chairs, Hair s-ated, Oil Cloth. Mats, Iron Bedsteads. Drawers,, B-droom t.hairs, I. ressing Tables and L> ok ing-glasses, < bild's Cot, Stretchers, Palias^ea »nd Horse-bair Mattresses, Baths, Curtain Poles and Kings, Perambulator, "Peeress" Stove, Glassware and Crockery, Kerf sine Lamps. Clocks, Tables, Kitchen Utensils, &c. &c, &c. The above furniture is in fint-rato order, and almost entirely new. Quick's Busses leave Union Bank every twenty minutes. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. VALUABLE ENGLISH MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNHTRE, COSTLY DRAWING ROOM SUITE AND TABLES, SUPERB PIANOFOFTK, GLASSWARE, - CHANDELIERS, ETC. At St." George's Bay Road, Parnell. 'pHE Subscribers Lave received in ■ structions from 3-. F ftdmonstrne Fsq who is leaving the colony, to sell by »ucti n at bit residence (near the top of St George's Bay Bead,- Paroell), on Friday next, 11th instant, at 11 o'clock. All the excellent ifooßKHoi D Ftjevittjee, including an elegant Walnut Drawing-room 80ITK, composed of ten pieces, beautifully carved, and covered in rich blue silk, brocaded rep Valuable fine-toned Trichord Cottage Pjavofobt*, in walnut, by N. J. l-nn<-v-r. Handsome Walnut Cmrro*uii-B, mounted in marble "and plate glass two Heading Chans walnut and crim fon satin. Walnut Card, i'cc»»Il»«al. and w^e=t Tables. Walnut Cantprbun, costly Brocaded Silk Curtains, and massive Mahogany Cuitain Poles, very handsome and large '-ilt Plan. (tL-ss, seel and ormulu Fenders, fteel Fire Irons hand-painted Flower Pots and Stands, V lvet-pilfi and Bni«B 1b Cabpkts, L>ining Table, with carved Mahogany Leei, Joining Chairs, Silk Hep and I acr Curtains. Dinner Service, crimson and gold 66 piece*. Tea, Breakfast, and Coffee >ervices. bln>- and gold, very best Cut <~*v 88- WARK,PLATKDAVAi.E, excpediiigly Midsonif gasCH-N ---delirrs fine Brass Bedsteads, with Ppri iif and »■< air Mattrssses, and the appointments of the -event! *eiu turiished B-drooms, firtt-claas Cooking Stove, and Culinary Utensils, <*c, c. Catalogues of which »re now ready ! SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. ALLOTMENT, ANGLESEA - STREET. 50 ACRES TAUPIRI. WAIKATO. TOWN ACRE, HAMILTON WEST. THE Subscribers will sell at tbe Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 14th irjgt a c 12 o'clock, ANGLESEY and PAGET-^TRWRTS-Cornpr "Hot ment 66 feet to Anglesea-atreet by 100 feet to Paget-street. TAI'PIKO, wrAKATO—Allotment 186, oonktf»ing 50 acres. HAMILTON WEST- Allotment 176,1 acre. SAMUEL COCHRaNE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. BY ORDER OF THE TRU^TFES OF G. F. RUSSELL'S ESTATE. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT FORT STREET, FARMS AT HOKIA^GA AND EAST TAMAKI. • FOR POSITIVE UNRESERVED SALE. THE Subscribers have received in struction* from the Trustees of 6 V. R *«eeU'a Estate to offer for sale by public auction, Without ■Reserve, at the Land Mart Fort street, on Monday, 14th September next, at 12 o'clock. THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE FKBBHOLD PROPERTIES, viz:— FOR ""-STREET—Part of Allotment w 0 6. Section No 8, of the City f AnrkUnd, ion UnW frontage to Fort-street by 128 link* deeo situ t d between Graham's Bon- 1 and Custom Hou«e Hotel HOKIANTOA— Ml that Parcel of Lv>d in the Pro vince of Auckland, Country of HokUnpa. contain ing 837 acres, more or less, and call'd "P»'k ford,'' situated at the «"orflu«nce of the Waihou Biverwith the-Totura O?eek ■ HOKTAXGH-All th»t P*'C<4 of Land in the Pro vince of *ucOand County of Hi klantr* contain ing 117 acres, more or less, situated at Hutota. I And.;; ;:.. ... ;'■ ' ASMOBTG*GES, ' EAST TAMAKI-Farm of 89aore. 3r00.1i P-ri h pf Paknranga, being Mlotffiint No 78, of EMI Tsßiski Farms. SAMUEL COCHRANB A SOW, A«otiont»r»,