r The excitement was so great that it was 1 deemed necessary to arm and blockade the .Ifflcps of the Bulletin and Call, but no Sence was attempted The death £Mr Ralston was generally throughout the Stater attributed to suicide, but at the inquest the inrv brought in the following verdict : "The deceased was William C. Kalston, late of the cite ' and county of San Francisco. His,/ J was 49 years, and Jran^ s a rf_-__y of Ohio. On Friday afternoon, A_{, ~ 27, 1875, Mr Rals ton according/»Piis habit of bathing there proceeded to' North Beach for the pur pose of seai of org. He used every reason able and pP-.pti' precaution to reduce his bodily temperature before entering the water. He was carried by the flood tide beyond his power to return; and his exertions to regain the shore, added to the shock to his system by contract with the water, while he was overheated, produced congestion of the brain and vital organs. His death was caused prematurely by such congestion and second arily by drowning. The jury are unanimously of the opinion and do find that Mr. Ralston's death was accidental. Although the Bank of California had not resumed on the 13th Sept. when the Cy phrenes left, it was expected to do so Immediately after and pay all liabilities. Fifteen million dollars were subscribed as a guarantee fund for the Bank, four stock holders contributing a million each. One of the speakers at the meeting said : " It will be found, that the Bank of California stands upon a stronger and more hopeful basis than it has stood at any time since its first incep tion, and the first opening of its doors [applause] ; with assets in excess of its lia bilities (well in excess of them) ; with a guarantee fund mounting every day ; not merely subscribed by those interested in the bank, but by those who have no interest at all, except in the memory and love they had for the man who was at its head, and for the reputation and character of the State j a guarantee fund mounting to ten, eleven, twelve, fifteen millions of dollars, to resume and become as safe and sound a financial institution as the sun ever shone upon."

MISCELLANEOUS.

The lightning struck a large crude oil tank at the Imperial refinery, Pennsylvania, and the fire raged all day. The fire is still burn ing furiously. Pive iron tanks filled with crude oil and one of benzine have been destroyed ; also a barrel house, two agita tors, three bleaching pans, and ten acres of oil property were ablaze, and about 50,000 barrels have been consumed Little if any of the works will be saved. Eire engines have been standing idle as they could not be taken near enough to the fire for effective work owing to the intense heat. The loss is nearly $200,000. No insurance. Over 100 men are thrown out of employment. The fire is likely to last all night. The Washington Republican this morning contains an article setting forth that the Centennial Exposition is in daDger, and that as matters now stand there is a possibility that it will either fail altogether or be post poned. The Mormons of Salt Lake have printed their Bible in Spanish, and Elder Jones and party will leave in a few days for Mexico to be gone on a three years' mission. A large nugget of pure gold had been shown at Paimaribo, in Guaiana, weighing 16J pounds, which, among other smaller ones, was found in a creek of the river Surinam, by Lee Tack and Lee Lung, California miners.

A serious loss of life eccurred recently in the archipelago of Chiloe. During a gale 7 lighters were lost near to the island of Quinchao and 30 persons were drowned. In two or three cases 4 and 5 persons of the same family perished. The Palace Hotel, owing to the time neces sary to do all the finishing, will not be opened until the 15th of the month.

A little Spanish girl of 12, at work in the Marysville Woollen Mills, had an arm torn off on Wednesday morning. She stood the loss like a stoic. But her first remark was : "Don't tell my mother."

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRES PONDENT.)

WELLINGTON.

This day,

in the House yesterday, Mr. O'Neill gave notice of motion "Whether the Commodore's house at Auckland was Government property and if so why it is allowed to fall into disrepute.—ln -reply to Mr. O'Neil, the Native Minister said the Government did not feel justified in sending representatives to compete at Philadelphia Exhibition in conse quence of the expense which would exceed £1000.—Mr Thomson gave notice of a motion providing that any one buying land from natives should pay a certain sum per acre to the state.—A committee was appointed to enquire into colliery reserve at Westport.— The Bill to amend Disqualification Act, and Equitable Interests Compensation Bill were read a second time.

The New 'Frisco Service- The adjourned debate of this subject was resumed. Mr Murray having withdrawn his amendment, Mr Stafford moved another in its place, that the contract should be ac cepted, subject to such modifications as might be agreed on between the Governments of New Zealand and New South Wales, and the contractors, whereby the annual charge imposed on New Zealand should not exceed £40,000. Mr Stafford said he much regretted that the late Premier should have taken it on himself to go beyond the amount sanctioned by the House. By accepting his amendment the Government would be able to make any alteration they pleased about the coastal part of the service. —Mr Macandrew said he wanted to see the contract so carried out as to comply with all the provisions sanctioned by the House last aession, viz. : the coastal service, six years contract, and maximum cost of £40,000. He thought the primary object of the service was to foster trade between the two coun tries. He believed a line via the Straits of Magellan would be the best line for New Zealand. He regarded the outcry against the coastal service as all nonsense. A fine trade was being opened up by Webb's line when the contract stopped Mr Bowen said the small excess over the per mitted outlay—viz., £5000—was not sufficient to warrant the house in throwing up the con tract. The Government had no objection to accept instructions from the House that a modification of the contract should be ar ranged aB soon as possible.—Mr Pitzherbert laid stress upon the violation of the con ditions imposed by the House. He would ask the House not to go beyond an annual expenditure of £40,000 and a six - years' service.—Mr Murray having expressed his objection to the working classes being taxed for postal services to carry work belonging to the pastoral section of the colony. Mr Bolleston and Mr Andrew ■tated their intention of voting for the amend ment of Mr Stafford. Mr Keid defended the policy of subsidising the coastal service. He considered the national and commercial features of the contract more important than the postal portion. Mr McGlashan spoke against repudiation of the contract. Sir Donald McLean said under all circumstances the Government desired an opportunity of considering the whole question. While they f«JL ap?reciated *he necesity of economy, «S^?_ shtx t0 avow any breach of faith Jg* the New South Wales Government. «pj y Rebate waß then adjourned. * immigration and Public Works Act. • 'Ml- Klchardßon moved the second reading «. |>/t_is Act. and explained its various pro visions which were for providing for various matters in connection with railways and tramway.; among others for taking over ttna, paying and firing compensation/ rega

lating, penalties &c. Mr Reid viewed the bill as giving too much power to Govern ment with respect to private property. He did not find fault with the other provisions of the Bill. Messrs O'Connor, Murray, and Joseph Shepherd having spoken, Mr Richard son pointed out that the clause as to compen sation had been rendered necessary by the extortionate demands to which Gov ernment had been subjected. With regard to the Kawakawa railway, the Company were responsible for interest and sinkiDg fund. The Bill was read a second time, after which the House rose at 5.30 p.m.

In the Legislative Council on Friday, Colonel Kenny gave notice of a motion for the withdrawal of the Piako Land Exchange Bill and promised to use his best efforts to promote the survey of the land awarded to Mr. Whitaker.- Mr. Taylor obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the seasoD. Mr. Waterhouse amongst other amendments on the Licensing Bill gave notice thathe would move that a fine not to exceed £100, be in flicted on publicans selling liquor to intoxi cated persons.—A variety of bills were read a third time.—Several others were ordered to be read the third time on Tuesday next. The Council adjourned _t 4 p.m. till Tuesday next.

AMUSEMENTS.

P_il_.CE OF "WALES THEA.TBB

Tom Tayi.or's fine comedy of " The Unequal Match" was product d before a fashionable audience at the theatre last night. The performance was an un equivocal success, and we must express our regret that the pressure of news cons .quent on the arrival of the mail prevents our noticing it at length Miss Carry George as the sharp-witted but winning Htster Glazebrook, played charmingly, atd obtained an ovation from the audience *Mr Lawrence well represented the eccentric Dr Botcherby. The other characters were well played and the piece went off in every way most satisfactorily. Our reader., must not forget that the beautiful burhsque of the "JSymph of the I/urleyburg " is to be placed on the stage again his evening. XORNE-STREET HALL. A LB6I audience appeared last evening at Lome street Fall, composed chiefly of R».v. S. Edger's cotgregation, and spent a mest agreeable social even ing. Mr. Edear presided. The proceedings opened with a pianoforte selection by the Missei Edger. and a violin duet by Mr. Hemus »nd Miss Kate Edger. The mcnb.rs of the Orpbe'i^ Glee Club sang several glees during the evening with marked effect. MiS3 Dobson, who possesses a sweet voice, sang very effec tively "Yet Awhile," a pathetic ong. and Mr Br<",wn gave " "Will- o-the- Wisp" with much power; these songs were greatly applauded, but the chairman set bis face against encores, as he was not desirous of prolonging the meeting beyond a reasonable hour. Mr. Geirge Fras>-r, of the firm of Eraser and Ticne, recited the "Bapteesement ot the B*»vin "in a correct style ; and Mr Dennes reod the '-Bashful Man" in first class St.. le. Mr. Edger then read his essay on '•Spelling Bees," and sp' ke mostly in favour of them as a meai s of social intercourse and of b-etfcing down class distinctions, and hastening the time when " man to man the world o'er, shall brothers be." Tbe fine>t part of life, said Jhe speaker, is being wise in our cheerfulness, and cheerful in our wisdom. Bcfresh ments were then handed round, after which the "Spelling Bee" commenced. About sixteen jou»g persons of both sexes mounted the platform, with the pionouncer, Rev. P. M Mason in the centre. At length the field was left to two competitors, viz . James Geddis and Miss Kate Edger. The contest was hard, but the young lady maintained her grout d to the la>t, although Mr. Brahazou one of the referees Struggled haid in favou. of his late pupil, but in nearly every U stance, the young lady was right and the ichool-master wrong. It was amu-ing to witness Mr Brabazon fumbling over his dicth nary (. heridsn's, vre were informed , and as often foiled. At last the competitors being so equaliy matched, it was declared a drawn match. Mr. Geddis (ffered to r.sign his claim in favour of the young lady. It was at length resolved by the consent of the audience to bold over the prize for another contest. The Uieeting close 1 with the national anthem,

BAPTIST CHUR . H IMPROVEMENT CLASS. The seventh anniversary soiree in connection with this class was held last eveninsr. The school-room was decorated for tbe occasion with flags and emblem of spring Mr. V. Battl.y performed the office of chairman, Mr. Cooper hearied the choir, asd Mr Lsmtert sat to the harmonium. Ihe programme was of a p)easing_ cbaiacter, juricioosly varied with music pieces, readings and singing. Mr. __.. Cooper read

"Jack Easy's Philosophy," Mr Ashenden ''An Adventure with a Ball.' Mr, Peters, ' Cut Behind," Mr. Banna, *" Curing a Cold." Mr Matthews read the " Proposal," which was g. eatly relisht dby the Indies ; and Mr. Shaw followed with a sketch entitled " Woman's Curiosity " The choir sang very effi ciently '' Spring's Bright Glances." " Bymen's Torch," and other p.c.-es Among the ballads of the evening, perhaps the sweetest and most poetical was " Leaf by Leaf the Roses F»de," admirably sung by that popular vocalist, Mr. Ryan. Mr. v* illiam Cooper read an original paper on "Mutual Improvement tlasses," which contained many serviceable hints and was well received. The loyal anthem, " God bave The Queen," terminated the miith of a cheerful evening. ■ BARLOW'S CIRCUS. Owing to the rainy weather last evening this popu lar Circus was closed, although consideraoly numbers of young persons were waiting outside in the pouring rain. TJ_te proprietor regretted to be compelled to act tVius and cause disappointment, but it was un avoidable under the circumstances This evening, if possible, the Circus -will be re-opened, ai da new and diversified programme presented to the audience Hie promised performance this afternoon for the ad vantage of schools, young persons, and families wns postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather.

ME DENNES' MUSICAL BEE. " How doth the pleasant Spelling Bee Improve the evening hours." On Monday evening next a mu.icalcompetition and Spelling Bee entertainment will be held in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association. On this occasion, no less than four sewing machines will be given—three for ibt best polo sinj.ii g, and one for the best speller. We learn that a number of young ladies have already entered their names for competi tion in the realm of song— And some of those who will compete Have talents fair, and voices sweet. The Bey Charles M. Nelson, Incumbent of St Paul's, has geßerously consented to take the chair; and Mr Worthington, of fit Paul's school, will act as Pronouncerto the Spelling Bee, To follow solo, song, and glee. In addition to the singing and amusements of the evening, Miss Turrell, one of tbe successful musical competitors on a former occasion, accompanied by her brother, wiU perform several duets at intervals, in order that The ladies fair may rest between, And hope to get a prize machine. As these enteriainments are subjected to unavoidabl 6 expenses, Mr Demies has arranged that the charge fo r admission to the room shall be as low as possible—one shilling—and every purchaser of three tickets before noon of Monday will be presented with one chance in Dennes' forthcoming two hundred and fifty guinea gift distribution, and every purchaser of five tickets two chances and so on, in proportion in accordance with the terms expressed in the advertisement. Be sides, the interest and excitement of the fourfold contest the entertainment itself will be of a most interesting character, and, as it is expected, that the room will be quite full, And crowded ere the clock strikes eight— Our parting words are, don't be late-

AIBEC'S CONTINENTAL TROUPE. This famous troupe, whose former appearance in this city is not forgotten, have returned, but will ODly sojourn amongst ns for a few d_ys and will give two grand entertainments on Monday and Tuesday even ings of next week. Tl is splendid troupe includes the celebrated Airec, king of the air, Mr Alexander, the Irish comedian. Monsieur Jacobs, the ventriloquist, Madame Airec and Mr and Mrs Vincent duettists. We further invite particular attention to the grand ball which will take place at the close of Monday's entertainment, to which holders of first and second class tickets only will be admitted. CITY HALL. The "Grand Assault at Arms" will take place this evening, according to announcement, by the profes sionals and amateurs of Auckland, for the benefit of a veteran teacher in pecuniary difficulties.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent. This day.

The lona sailed at 5.30 this morning. It is blowing a gale from S. W., with high con fused sea running.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Dr. Carr, phrenologist and mesmerist, arrived here yesterday overland from Napier and holds seances.

The Bay of Plenty Times advocates the formation of a Vigilance Committee to. watch over the interests of the district, and espe cially to take steps for assisting in the repeal of the Tauranga District Lands Act, the effects of which is to retard the taking up of the lands.

It was Sydney Smith who retorted upon some one who-had called him an every-day man. ' Well, if lam an every day man you are a weak one.'

THE NEW MAIL SERVICE.

Tbth: s s City of Melbourne is to leave San Francisco with the English mail on the 11th Inst. The Vasco de Gama, the first of the mail boats under the new contract with the Pacific Msil Company, will comu without a mail. She was advertised to leave Ban Francisco on the 10th October. She is an English vessel under charter. The second boat of the new service, and the first one to bringjthe mail, will be the Celoma, which was to leave San Francisco on the 10th November, carrj ing London mails to the 21st Octo ber. Mails by her will be due in Auckland on the sth December.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

LAST NIGHT.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

The House resumed at 7.30.

The Stamp Duties Bill was recommitted, and a few amendments wese made by Mr Bow en in respect to lowering stamp duty on small properties descending to lineal issue and other relrtives of a deceased person. Mr Bridges Summoned to the Bar of the House. Mr Wood brought up the report of the Public Committee, which asked that John Bridges, manager of the National Bank, should be calkd before the House to give evidence, as he rtfused at a ceitain point to answer any more questions put by the Com mittee, although he made grave imputations against a certain member of that House.

Major Atkinson said it was it Was impos sible to let the matter remain where it was ; and, on his motion, it was ordered that Mr Bridges be summoned before the bar of the House at three o'clock on Monday. On the motion of Major Atkinson the Im migration and Public Works Appropriation Bill was read a seoond time without any discussion, except a few remarks from Mr Johnston, who wished to state that this was the first time for several years that Ministers stated clearly to the House the particular amounts they wanted for specific purposes. Beiore they had control of large sums, upon the disbursement of which the Mouse had no check whatever.

After a few remarks from Mr Rolleston on tbe representation of mmorities, the Repre sentation Bill was read a second time.

The Land Pui chase. Before the House went mio Committee of Supply, Sir George Grey moved two resolu tiens, the substance of which was that the Land Purchase Agent of the Colony should not be allowed to purchase lands for them selves or for any private persons, and that all lauds purchasect by those officers for other than the Government should be deemed to be part of the public estate, and that the owners be refunded the cose of the same. The honorable gentleman quotea several emident legal authorities to show that it was illegal for agents employed to purchase for others, or to do so on their own account.

Sir Donald McLean replied that he agreed with the tirst part of the resolution, but to carry out the second would, he thought, amount to confiscation, and they had already bitter experience of the acts of the mover of the resolution in that way when he was Go vernor of the colony. He announced that the Government did not intend to make any more land purchases for some time, and also informed the House that only half of the £700,000 had been expended. Messrs. Fnzherbert, Tribe, and Sheehan strongly disapproved of ceasing to purchase native lands.

The Government opposed the resolution, though they admitted the impropriety of their land-purchase agents trafficking in native lands, and would stop it in future. In reply to an assertion by Sir George Grey, that of all that portion of £700 OUO expended in purchasing native lands, none of the accounts had been audited, fair Donald McLean said that ail had been audited exc.pt £_____• UUU«

The resolutions were lost on a division by 26 to 22.

A portion of the Estimates was passsed through Committee of Supply without altera tion, and the House adjourned at 12 40.

Prices, irte on board : Ljttelton wheat, 4a 6d; oats, 2s lid to So; barley, no demand ; flour, £10 lis ; bran, £5 ; potatoes,

There are several holders of large lines of potatoes who are anxious to force sales.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our Own Correspondent.) _. , This day. Floods. ; Very heavy rain and squalls occurred last uight, which caused a flood in the Kau weranga, which brought down about a thou sand logs to the booms. City of London. The water has risen to the City of London low level, and still rising. It will soon be up in the Queen of Beauty, if pumps are not started.

The Moanatairi is retorting to-day. It is anticipated a profitable return from the City of London. The retorting is post poned till Monday. Queen of Beauty. It has transpired that the Queen of Beauty has gained 6Jd per ounce by sending gold to Sydney instead of selling here. The profits would have been larger on heavier parcels.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

The clipper ship Brodick Castle, 1775 tons register, will be the next ship to the Star of Germany. She comes under the auspices of Shaw, SaviJle and Co., and her date of sail ing was fixed for tbe 27th of September. She will bring a large party of immigrants. Following on the Brodick Castle, Messrs Shaw, Savill will despatch the neat little iron clipper Glenlora, with our friend Capt. Le Vesconte again in command.

E^Mrs Lingard and her sister Miss Dickie Lingard, the noted actresses, are passengers by the Cyphrenes through to Sydney. They will play in Sydney probably till Christmas, after which, it is most likely, they will visit New Zealand, where Mr Lingard, who is still in America, is expected to join them. Lin gard's have just concluded a most successful tour in America, where the press has been unanimous in ascribing them the topmost position in the theatrical world. We shall look forward to their visit to Auckland with very pleasant anticipation.



|%JBk JOR SYDNEY, QUEENSLAND PORTS, &o. The Boyal Mail Screw-steamer CYPHRENES Will leave the Wharf at 5 o'clock TO-MOEEOW MOBNING, 10th inst. JOHN REID, Agent A. S.N. Company. Commeroe-street. LOST, a Cameo-head Earring.—The finder will be rewarded on returning same to this office. ~~ * . THREE or four gentlemen, or lady and gentleman, can be accommodated with comfortable Furnished Apartments in the pleasantest j part of Parnell Else, splendid view of the narbour.— Apply to Mr. G, Smith, Grocer, Parnell Bise.



DOSTP O N EM EN T. «* -* STE vM TO MAHURANGI 4ES_iwY^; '' AND THE EOT SPRINGS. In consequence of the in clemency of the weather, the s.s. MINNIE CABEY will not leave us above until 10 o'clock TO-MORROW (Sunday;. WANTED, a good Gasntter.—- Apply to Geo Kitchen, Lome-street WANTED, two Painters and two Pnp-rhangeTs.—G. Bishop, Newmarket. WANTED, a good competent Stoker for a saw-mill, two Cornish Boilers; must be accustomed to wood firing.—Apply to "Walter Graham, Fort-street WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good cook and liundress.—Apply Mrs Schwartz Kis-ling, St Stephen's road, Parnell. ANTED, Mrs. Eaithfull to call at the office of the Board of Education, at 12 o'clock on Wednesday. WANTED, Men to build rubble stone walls—Apply to Harbor View Dinirg Booms, Queen-street Wharf. WANTED, by a young lady, a Situ ation ash.ld in a respectable fami y ; wag»s not so much an object a<a comfortable home —Apply at E. Henry's Revisory Office, .horiiand-street. WANTED, a thoroughly competent Teacher of Dancing. — Apply at the office of this paper. ANTEDIo"T7__T, a neat Cottage, five rooms, garden, well, &C—Apply to Jas. Reid, Eden Terrace. WaJSTED, a Barman; references required.—-Apply at Thames Hotel "ANTED to LET, House and Shop, with gas fittings and fixtures complete, at the corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets, Auck land.—Apply to C. Madden, Hoh_on-»treet. ANTED, a small House, from 12s. to 15s a week, within 15 minutes walk of town, and with view of signal flagstaff.—Apply AKG, cf tliia paper. WANTED to LET, with immediate possession, that desirable Residence at Remuera, known as Mr. LambouriT-'s residence, with 9J acres of rich pasture land.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. ANTED, a good Female Cook for a Country Hotel. —Apply at the office of Brown, Camptell and Co Shortland street. WANTED, two respectable Men for Board and Resinence in a private family. —Apply w. Hatfield. 25, Grey-street ORPHEUS GLEES, No. 3 SETS.— Wanted the Person who took the above from the Choral Hall to return same to this office. WANTED, an efficient Saleswoman, also a good Milliner.—Apply to S. and J. R. Vailo, National Mart ANTEITKnown, that y. Fatjlso is pre. ared to makeup Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 143 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shiunk ; also, Tweed Trousers from 14s Grt.—H. FAUL.SO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, &c WANTED, a situation as Purser or Supercargo on beard a sWmer.—Apply by letter, stating terms, &c, to "ABC," office of this paper WANTED a Gentleman to join in a Bachelor's Establishment; expenses about £5 per month, washing included. — Advertiser's address left at this office ; applications to be made by letter to " FREE." WANTED, to call the attention of 4 the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk. —The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to OnehUDga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan'_ (Thames Hotel) Pocket tistols. Price Is to 3s. WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan heon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Ohemist. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. AJN TED, Buyers for Cheap Paper hangings. To mske room for further ship ment, I am determined to Sell Paperhangings, Scrim, White Lead, and Oil lower than ever for Cash.— C. Laßoche, Kyber Pass. WANTED Known, that the best Hollands Gin. larsebottles, 4s ; small ditto, 2s 9d ; Ale, per half-pint, 2d ; large bottle Schnapps, 4s 6d.-.T. H. Grattan, Star Hotel. Newton. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have tbe numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coct. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, aext door to the Evenihg Stab Office, Wyndharn street ANTED, .Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica ' tlon. I V Sole Agent for Auckland— j W. S. JONES, i Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. VB~ Country Agents wanted. WAN TED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of. good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street- WANTED, Shareholders in the Otago Gold Mining Company to know that imperfectly a< dressed letters await them at the Post- W. Flood, Manager. ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co. _ (late Quick's), Elliott, street, Auckland. ANTED. 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast, off Clothing, 4c, at BATTYE _ CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED, a smart Lad.—Apply to Alfred Smart, Elliott-street. WANTED, a Junior Assistant in a country store ; respectable references required. Apply to Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewen. Auckland T\ A U ~T I O N Before you Purchase your Spring or Summer Clothing THINK!! abd INSPECT our NEW and FASHIONABLE TWEEDS, shrunk and made to measure, for the same money as you pay for Inferior ready-made English goods. FORD, POTTER & CO., The Pantheon, J 198, Queen-street. rpo BUILDERS Plans and Specifications for building on No 6, Old Supreme Court Site, are now ready, and can be seen at my office, .Queen-street. In consequence of tbe del»y, the time for receiving tenders has been ex tended to MONDAY, 11th October next, at noon. P. EERAPATH, Architect. TWO or three Gentlemen, or a Lady and Gentleman, can be accommodated with comfortable Sittingroom and Bedrooms, splendid view of the harbour, good locality, and within five minutes walk of the Post-office.—For card of address, apply at this office. "DARNELL HALL Airec's English and Continental COMBIN ATI 0 N TRO UP E ' WILL GIVE TWO GRAND ENTERTAINMENTS IN THE PARNELL HALL, ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING, ! 11th and 12th October, On which occasion AIREC, King of the Air, wil appear in an entirely New Brogramme of Aerial Wonders, completely eclipsing anything hitherto witnessed fa New Zealand. AIREC will be assisted by the following talented troupe of artistes :— Mr. E. Alexander, Irish Comedian; Valentine Jacobs, Pfestidigitateur and Ventriloquist; Madame Airec, Queen of the Air; Mr. and Mrs. Vincent, Duettiuts. AST Important- Announcement.—A Grand BAt will take place at the conclusion of the Entertainment on Monday Evening, to which holders of first and pecond-class tickets only will be admitted. ; Prices of Admission:—3s, 2s, Is. Doors open at 7.30. Performance commencing punctually at 8. ( Concluding at 10.15. Dancing will commence at 10.30, for which an efficient orchestra has been engaged,' ___ _»..,._..___



■__m-H-i-----a-------_-M--_____-_----_--M--- ----vr O . T I C E. The person who took the Umbrella from the Cook street Hall last nixht, will please return it, as her name and address are known. R. ROGERS. Cabinetmaker, Victoria-street pKA.ND ORANGE LODGE. The Regular Quarterly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held on Tuesday next, 12th inst, at 7.30 p m., when every member of the Grand Lodge is requested to attend. By order of the. R.W.G.M. ONEHUNGA BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. A General Meeting will bo held in the Stone Schoolroom on the 11th October, atSpm., for the purpose of electing officers. UCKLAND VOLUNTEER FIXE BRIGADE. The Members of the Brigade are rr quested to meet at the Engine Station TO-MORROW. October 9, at 7.30 p.m. WM. McGINLEY, Secretary. TDUTTfiP! BUITER! "BUTTE R ! Prime Nelson Fresh Butter at Is 2d $ lb., at FENTON'S, Market Corner, next Hemus* boot shop, Queen-street N ° 1 ° E* LOST, on the 7th instant, a CHEQUE, drawn by Samuel Brown on National Bank, in favour of C. Greeuway, foi £8, pa}.nent of which has been stopped. ■ TO LET, at E emu era, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large garden, within ea_y distance of the Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. LOST, yesterday afternoon, between Queen and Hobson-streets, a Lady's Gold Sleeve Stud, with a French coin {_ apolean III.) on one part. The finder will be rewarded by bringing the same to the Albion Inn, Hobson-street. DEVONPOBT (North Shore).— To Let, a Furnished Cottage for the summer months.—Apply to R. and R. Duder, House Agents. ESSONS given in Leather Work and Wax Flowers at Miss Holder's Ladies' College, Hobson-street. BOA ED and Besidence. —Required two or three Boarders fa a private house, pleasantly situated at College Hill, and within an easy distance from Queen-street.—Cards at Evans and McDermott's' Photographers, opposite Albert Hotel. TUT ELBOURNE CU P. SWEEPSTAKES every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. Persons wishing to secure Tickets should make early application, as the List is last filling up. TTNE^UTLLED~~S~H OW of the *_J primest quality of Beef, Mutton, Pork, Lamb, Veal, &c, at the late Cn-Operativo Meat Supply Com pany, Queen-street, at the following reduced iate.; — Stewinc and Boiling Beef 3-1 and4dlb Roasting Beef 4d, fd, and6d Legs of Mutton 4d and 4£d Forequarter Mutton 2l_. and 3d Loins Mutton 3sd and 4d Lamb Very prime Come and see the magnificent Poverty Bay jJ3TOXI£& now on view weighing fourteen hundred pounds I— largest ever hilled in Auckland. 7\ c. c. "a , J. F. GRATTAN Provides the following articles attheun'' mentioned rates for cash:— Stewing and Boiling Beef,'3d to 4u Legs of Mut+on, 4d Loins of Mutton, 3}£d Fore-quarters Mutton, 3d Roast Ribs of Beef, 5d Roast Sirloins Beef, (id Mutton Chops, 5d Sausages, 5d Rump Steak, 7d. Particular attention paid to Sausages (both Beef and Pork). Fine Fat Lamb, Pork, and Veal, at lowest prices for cash. Good weight guaranteed. OKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). A Dividend of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share will be payable on Monday and Tuesday next, at R. Home's office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland; afterwards at Coroniand .1 only. W. HOBNE, Legal Manager. October 5,1875. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Half-yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Batik will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 20th day ot October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half year ending 30th instant, the Election of a Director, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, September 15, 1875. TJANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Tbansfeb Books of this Bank will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 12th instant, till TUESDAY, the 26th idem, both days inclusive. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Bth October, 1875. DENNES' GREAT GIET DISTRIBUTION. 50 SPLENDID LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES, TOTAL VALUE, 250 GUINEAS. Will be absolutely given away to my Customers upon the following conditions :— Every Purchaser of 7 boxes of Paper Collars, at Is per box, will be presented with One Ticket Every Purchaser of 12 boxes ditto, Two Tickets 24 boxes, Five Tickets. Every Purchaser of 7 Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs, Is each, One Ticket. Every Purchaser of 12 ditto, Two Tickets; 24 ditto, Five Tickets. Every Purchaser of a Sewing Machine for cash, • value £5 or upwards, Ten Tickets. Every Purchaser of any Goods to the value of 7s, One Ticket; 12s, Two Tiokets; 245, Three Tickets, and so on. When 10,000 TICKETS are thus GIVEN AWAY, the MAGNIFICENT GIFTS OF 250 GDXiTEAS WORTH OF SEWING MACHINES Will be handed over to a Committee to distribute in the usual, manner. N. 8.—1,000 Tickets guaranteed to be given away ' each month. Country orders solicited, and tickets forwarded with goods,_in accordance with the above conditions. W. C. DENNES, GREAT CENTRAL SEWING MACF' DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET, AUOKLAT B ° _£. C WESTPFAHL is now reduction. On account • Boots and Shoes, he i*- . under Cost Price, for J. *»-_Tote toe ad^ 1 ----■•- selling off, a i f> : of having an c 3 determinedito V each only. KTY.A 7v a -^e^westpfa:



■pRr^CE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee K. J. DeLias. Stage Manager.. G. W. Collier. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, OCTOBER 10,1875, GRAND COMBINATION ! For this night onIy—COMEDY and BURLESQUE Th c talented artiste, Miss CARRY GEORGE, In the Comedy of WOODCOCKS LITTLE GAME! The Charming Burlesque Artiste, Miss CLARA STEPHENSON, in the glorious and most successful Burlesque ever produced, entitled — L U R L I N E! V_^~ Come and see Thornton's "Home of the. i N alads," greeted with bursts of applause nightly. MONDAY— WILLOW POND! l Carriages may be ordered at. 10.45 p m. Box Plan at Upton and Co.'s, Stationers. Dress Circle, _s ; Stalls, 2s 'fid ; Pit, Is. (Q.RAND ASSAULT AT ARMS. CITY HALL, Saturday, October 7. An Entertainment will be given in the above Hall i on Saturday evening, 7th Ociober, 1575. by the Pro fessionals and a select number of the Amateur Gymnasts of Auckland, for the benefit of a retired Teacher in temporary difficulties. The programme will consist of Boxing, Fencing, . and Single-stick, he, &c. The final set-to between the two leather-weights—R. Davies, of Parnell, and the Master of the Boxing Class at the Auckland . •Gymnasium. Doors open at 7.30, the entertainment commeiicing at 8 p.m. punctually. Admission : Front Seats, 2s; Back Seats, Is, BARLOW'S CIRCUS. BARLOW'S CIRCUS. This truly Wonderful Company, Splendid Stud of Beautiful BEAUTIFUL PONIES! TRAINEx. xiORSES! With the most efficient Troupe of EDUCATED DOGS AND MONKEYS In the World, To -ki gh t ! Prices of Admission: First-class, 3s; Second, 2s; Pit. Is; Children half-price to first and second seats. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 o'clock. W. CLARK, Agent. A MUSICAL COMPETITION AND SPELLING BEE ENTERTAINMENT "Will take place on MONDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 11, In tbe Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, when Three Five-Guinea Sewing Machines will be awarded for the best Solo Singing, and One Two- Guinea Sewing Machine for the best Spelling. The undermentioned Ladies and Gentlemen have given in their names as competitors for the ptrizes for Vocal music:— Under the age of 16: Misses M. ___. Powley, A. Moller, K. Howard, E. Edger, E. TatUersali, M E Morgan. Over the age of 16: Mrs. Cottingham, Mies S. Howard, Mrs. Robinson, Miss Vaufjhan, Miss Amy Cottingham, and Miss Beale. Gentlemen of all ages : Messrs. Red fern, J. Howard, E. N. Forder, Nairn, Hannken, R. Ballantine, C. Ballantine. and J. Ryan. Miss Turrell, and Mr. T. Turrell, junr.,, will assist with one or two duets, and Madame Moller has kindly volunteered to accompany any singer Tipon the piano. The Rev. C. M. Nelson has hindly -consented to take the chair, and Mr. Worthington to act as pro nouncer. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 7.45, and close at 10 p.m. Admission, Is. nRRINITY CHURCH, OTAHUHU. A CONCERT Will be held in the Otahuhu Public Hall on TUES DAY, 12th October, 1875. Proceeds to clear off the Debt on the above Church Concert at 8 o'clock • Dancing at 10 o'clock. Tickets, 2s CdT.' AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS. The whole of the Company and Band will parade at the Drill-shed, on SUNDAY next, at 3 p.m., to attend the FUNERAL of Sapi'Eb Fitzpatrick. Uniform: Full Dress, with,side arms only. W. ANDERSON, Captain Commanding. Volunteers of other Companies are requested to attend, by order of their respective Captains :— Nixon Light Horse Troop, Captain Isaacs Artillery Company, Captain Burns Victoria Company, Captain Derrom No. 3 Company, Captain Morrow No. 2 Company, Lieut. Skinner Hobson Company, Captain Dignan Scotiish Company, Captain Mowbray Naval Brigade, Captain Le Roy. jj ■ 0 T j PEACE AND TODD, % Plumbers, Gasfitters, Bellhangers, Zinc, Iron, and Tinplate Workers, Have started business in the premises occupied by the late T D. Worfolk, Shortland-street, and both being Tradesmen, with Colonial experience, hope to merit public patronage. Orders executed cheaply and promptly. Stove Pipes made and fitted up as in North America. Agents for the Saracen Foundry, Glasgow Fountai_s, reS e a i %2&J**»* "-*. taryCastmgs,gf'pSaV^gMdS^- PEACE AND TODD, »HORTLAND.STREET, Auckland. JE2 * :®~w A R p- The above Reward will be paid for tbe conviction of the person who lost night stole a Lamp from the barque Prince Alfred.—Apply to the Master on board. "POR SALE, a small Engine and _ „ Boiier. A Bargain.—Apply to Nichols and Hall, Upper Queen-street TI/TUST BE~SOLD, a House contain- ATA ing- f OTn . gao & __ oms ard __ ___ rf , e V eTand*b, lined. paper*d. and painted inside and out, two tanks of water, with the use of a well, and a splendid view of the harbour. For particulars, apply at the West End G. neral Store Karangabape Road. Newton. TpiTT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH, Anniversary Services. Sermons To-morrow (Sunday). October 10. Rev A. Reifl. ii a .m.; Rev W. J. Williams, 6.30 p.m. Collections after each service. The SOIREE on TUESDAY, 12th instant; tea at 630 p.m. A Public Meeting will afterwards be held, at which the Yen. Archdeacon Maun sell, Revs War low Davies M.A . Watkin. Reid, Williams, and others will take part Selections of music by the Choir. PRIMITIVE Methodist- Chapel A Edwardes-street.—Morning, at 11 o'clock P "W. Harris. Evening, at half-past 6, Rev W Tir PRTMITTVE Methodist C T iw Sheridan-street.—Morning, at 11 o*' .sley.- W. Tinsley. Evening, at half-past 6, Re- 7 P" RIMITIVE Methodr it Newmarket. Afternoon, at yW Harris. W Tinsley. Evening, at 630 V _,, — -. rpHE~KEWTO_r^ h lJ.t Ps e _v X Service at the usua T rWm Potter. jects:—Morning — "TJ- -^T-: — Prayer" Evening—" KIRK.— Divine tlml _L hours To-morrow Suh- PFRISTI./ .e 1 Conditions ;rf Effectual * J Cook-str- The Apocalytio Vials Preaching, 6 ' .—- —giljvrrai-i the public. *r~"IJfE^ING-HO U S ' W ..*_ ustS.>S7-trs Ed 7.30 p.m. _________ -—^-r~Z If s .SECTARIAN Stmdg Services, Lome-street ger. B.A , Oct, 10 M2™SS__»TheiWo-aerM I S^ffflfTTiTfgKfTEl Wellesiey -ITj A r 11" » ' he -Re-, p. H. Cornford, . D street Ortolflg .-*£*% To . aay .« Even- . I _„a to Hie e__t_ »'63"- _, —TC 8 TT~si_7_D Methodist Tree Chow-, = S' TF^__--»lMSie^S(__ffiSE



■ '" l. ■ " ." "III! P »•■ • ■_ . ' " Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), - Wellington, 28th Sept., 1875. TTJNDERS are invited for the erection cf a Custom House at Kaipara, in the Province °f A nckland General conditions, specifications, and dra (rtngs, may be sern at the offices of the Colonial Ar- jhitect, Wellington, and at the Public Works OJ fices, Auckland. 7 Tenders addressed to tbe Hon. the Minister for -üblio Works, and ■ marked outside "T. nders for Custom House, Kaipara," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the Ist [ day of November, 1575. | Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the I original tender and deposit are lod.ed with the nearest District Engineer at the time above spocifled. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Town Clerk's Office, October 7,1575. HHENDERS FOR PRINTING. Tenders for Printing lor the City Council in terms of specifications to be seen at this office, will be received by tbe Council until noon of Monday, the 18th instant. J' P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Immigration Office, Auckland, October 8,1875 THE Immigrants, ex British Empire, comprising General and Karm Labourers, Mechanics, and Male and Female servants, will be open for engagement after to-day. Application to be made to the Depot Master and Matron, at tbe Immigration De 6t. H. ELLIS, Immigration Officer. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR GRAVING DOCK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 30th April, 1875. TENDERS will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 30th November, 1875, at noon, for the construction of a GRAVING DOCK in this port, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's •ffice. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Graving Dock." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. EEDS ! SEEDS ! ! SEEDS 1!! Sow now all sorts of Vegetable Seeds. Catalogues on application. R. BAIRD, , Victoria Seed Stores. TOMATOS, MELONS, Cucumbers, Vegetable Marrows, and Pumpkins -should be sown now. A great variety. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. LOWER SEEDS, Annuals, Bien nlals, and Perennials may be sown now. Over 200 varieties. R. BAIRD, Seedsman, Victoria-street. ONIONS! ONIONST~0NI0NS~!" 2 tons, a splendid lot. pOTATOES ! Potatoes ! Potatoes ! ■A- In quantities to suit purchasers. ERU VI AN GUAi. 0 ! PERUVIAN GUANO! ATS! MAIZE! BRAN! CHAFF! R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. THE PHARM AC V, queen-street, (Opposite the Bank of Zealand). AICKIN, DISPENSING PHARMACIST, AND DBUG IMPORTER, Has Jdst Received ex ' Flechero'— QHOICE pERFUMERY. ATKINSON* S pERFUMEg, piNAUD'S TTSSENCES, ; piESSE AND J^UBIN'S pERFUMERY, ■yiOLET'S ESSENCES, AND QOSNELL'S pERFUMES. QELEBRATED TTAIR T>ESTORATIVES Nuda Veritas, a specific for premature gre hair Madame Varley's Neoline Wash Rosetter _ Hair Restorer Mrs. AUen's Hair Restorer Oldridge's Balm of Columbia gK I N Q OSMETICS Genuine Antephelic Milk (Candes and Co.); Pinaud'a Eau de Quinine; La Planchais' Eau de_Fleur de Lys; American Lily, White j Hagan's Magnolia Balm; Godfrey's Extract of Elder Flowers; Fiver's Lait Dlris; river's Savon Lenittf, softens and whitens the skin; Blanc Gras Ma?ntenon; Rouge Gras Maintenon; Fard au Sourcils. NEW LIONITE HAND MIRRORS AND NEV^ LIONITE HAIR BRUSHES, VERY PRETTY NOVELTIES. —— cases, TTENT'S CELEBRATED rrinc f" V l w jTH -gRUSHES New Shaped Smelling T Bully's Celebrated To ,„++ lc9 Rowland's Macassar d vineear three sizes SBWSSr ..ffSMS"***-. . of Choice Gfr«*nne _ lM „ e ywiety _ a to advertise. A Oppositf t r K. I "St"' THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, ' Qneen-Btreet, AucMand. _ T , -"TU__SDAX^CpBERI2. n TROCERS "COTJUTRY BUYERS, _ 0 GRO^' TH E trade. 1 T RADE.SAL_[OFGBOCERIES. GRANT & MORTON \_r_r AVT. received instructions to sell H AbTiSon V T ue 3 day next, 12th instant, a no-clock, 0F THE ABOVE GOODS LK3_^*KSWn eachUne nnreservedly. 1 Terms at Sale. . 11 o'-lock Sharp. Co ß{* EXCHANGE. T0 CLOTffIER^ AN T0 THE w y6rkshi__e| .^ GW. '-B&: NE V WTTTi'sell by auction -Tuesday,;!^ mstant, o'clock Bharp, CLOTHSj ail suitable ft 3 UABI*:' cojning season. No Reserve.