Jriessnas, fa sets of 6, D. Fay, Ist prize ; "jL^ia?, in sets of 6, T. Bullen, Ist Zji!i Bouganvilla, extra prize; primulas, f . I 4 } — Gillespie, Ist prize, four pots Cat Flowers.—Roses, in sets of 36 distinct varieties. E. Lippiatt, Ist prize; — Palmer, I a • roses, in sets of 24 distinct varieties, Palmer, Ist prize, E. Lippiatfc, 2nd; l ff le specimen, E. Lippiatt, Ist prize ; nsies. iQ sets of 12 ' A> McDonald, l E t P". . '% Lippiatt, 2nd ; pansies, in sets of I A.' McDonald, Ist prize ; E. Lippiatt, I'a .' verbenas, in sets of 12. not more than ♦hree trusses of eacb, A. McDonald, Ist L.D. Hay, 2nd; antinhinums, in sets prize. A. McDcmld ; gladioli, • ets of 22, — Palmer, Ist prize; general Hpption of cut flowers, not less than 24 fnds W. Walker, Ist prize ; D. Bay. 2nd ; Lion in cut flowers, Mclndoe and Gilespie, it nr^zes; L. Bullen, 2nd ; hand bouquet. Palmer. Ist prize ; L. Bullen, 2nd ; table Zvanet, Mrs A. Gillespie, Ist prize ; Miss SSeht. 2Dd ;l . b°X °Ut flowers ' — Walker, honorable mention. Fruits.— Lemons, 6, — Mclndoe. Ist rize • extra, W. Beay; strawberries,' dish *{50'— Thomson, Ist prize, — Hawkins, 2D C ni; Da ry Vegetables.—Cucumbers, best brace J. B^aithwaite, Ist prize ; asparagus, ajjjead, — McDoDald, Ist prize ; potatoes, kidney, 13, W. Reay, Ist prize ; Palmer, 2nd- potatoes, round, 18, — Palmer, Ist ■ Z g. potatoes, collection of 6 early varie- Ls J. Braithwaite, 2nd prize ; rhubarb, 6 stalks,' W. Keay, Ist prize ; cabbaaes, R. Good 'lst prize ; Peas, 5(? Pcds> w- Palmer, 2nd Peas» collection of 4 kinds, 50 pods of each' — Palmer, Ist Prize; — Hawkins, Ojd- turnips, 6, E. Good, lst prize; — Palmer, 2nd; best collection of vegetables, not less than 12 kinds, lst prize, K. Good ; extra prizes, Palmer and Poys, Naval Train ag School. Section 11. For Amateurs not Employing Professional Gardeners or Growing for Sale. Plants in Pots. —Greenhouse or window nlants, single specimen, lst prize, Mrs Mc- CoDnell j fuchsias, in sets of 3, lst prize, R. Cut Flowers.—Eoses, in sets of 12 distinct varieties, lst prize, Mrs Speight; 2ud do, & Mackechnie ; roses, in sets of 6 distinct varieties, Ist prize, Mrs Speight; pansies, in sets of 6, lst prize, Bessie Speight; general collection of cut flowers, not less than 12 kinds, Ist prize, E. Mahoney, sen. ; hand bonqnet, lst pnV, C. Speight; 2nd do, Miss Speight; extra, Miss Speight. Culinary Vegetables.—Potatoes, kidney, 12,15t prize, Layers ; 2nd do, Miss Speight; potatoes, round, 12, lst prize, Johnson. The exhibition is being held in a large marquee on Government House grounds

AMUSEMENTS.

PBTticE of wales theatrt?. Tna exciting drama of "Aurora Floyd/' and the jplendid burlesque of "*U Baba, or the Forty Thieves" formed the entertainment at the t rince of Vtl-t Theaire last evenirjg. This w^s the second representation of Uvs Braddon's f-.voiite story, and It went better than on th- fi'«t nieht Mis^s Clam Stephenson, as leadirjg ltdy, cilled foith loud siccla mationscf approval for hsr spirited rendering of ihe heroine. The cast was thft same a« before. Special Mlnjhad been taken by the management to put the tinrlesque on the stage in the most complete manner passible, so that its well-known merits might ba dis- SaTed to best advantage Scenery, acting, and araJeweie all jtoed, Ana the burlesque was one of themosltnccessfulwehiveseenin Auckland. Mi*s Qara Stephenson took the part of Ab<laila, atdinvested it with appropriate action, declamation, tnd dress, hi su"h a minner as to elicit warm ap plause Mr Collier acted Hassarac with great credit to'himself and satisfaction to the audience. Mr Searle's Cogi* was excellent. Miss Patty Holt as Ganem looked and acted the character well. The other parts were respectaby taken Mr Thornton'3 scenery well exemplified the skill in his art that gendema-i possesses. He whs rewarded by a loud _iall before the cur'ain for the '"Cave of Jewels " To-night Miss Lizzie Busche tabes her benefit, and an attractive programme is set for the occasion.

CONCERT AT THE DEVON PORT HALL, NOfSTH

SHOEK. A very large audience assembled l»st night in tho Devonpott Hall on the occasion of the concert in aid of Trinity Church fonds. The overtures by Mes i* Hill were very creditably rendered. Miss Leaf sang "Ksthl eaMavourneen" wi h very grea*. taste and received an encore which she lespondfri to by singing the " Ihrf c I'ishers " The Orpheus Glee v.lub cou sistini! of Messrs Barter, Hen< erson.ißartley and Howdsn gnve their glees in their u-,ual capital style. Mils Vnnghiui s»ng the snrjg " I cannot Sing tho Old Song" with very great effect and received an encore which was reiponded to by sieging J Li tie H'ooUtsjpi. " hi an eqmlly tffective aa ner. Mr Graowe;l s-ing the'"Death of with great, taste and received an t EC«e»ing "My old Friend John." Mr Bra>sey BMg "Pall away Cheerily" and *lso deserv^oly re received »n encore in which he took the " Old Sexton. In the second part of ihe programme Miss Coleman long »ith great taste. " Thy voice is nf-ar" and saner aa an .encore " Take back the Heart " Miss Le»f then sang with exquisite taste " Bilvnr thread among thd Gold" from the Star's third edition, the chorus bein? tak«n by Miss Walker and Messrs Bowden and Hen derson, this son? really was the gem of the evening. Mr Howden sung, 'Tell me Mary how to woo thee" and took- as an eticore -'The i-leigh Song." ty>is3 T»ni;han and «r Brassey sang the duet, " Li>t to the Convent Bella," aud received an eDcore which they responded to by bowing to the audience The accom paniments were well played by Mhses Lewis »nd Wright. The concert terminated with "uod S*ve the Queen," in which Mis .Leaf tork the solo. Mr Bmsoy then »aid he desired on behalf the Church Cimmlttee to publicly thank Mrs Burns for the Me of the Hall gra is. He'aho desired thank those who had assisted ih*m, the lady amateurs especially whohtd attended at great inconvenience to them •el'eß, atd lastly he desired to thank the audience fur weir patronage on the occasion of bo worthy an object We only hope it will pro?e a success imme diately to t» c committee.

TONIC SOL-PA. ENTEBTA.INMEMT. ATerylargagatheriog of ladies and g-n lemen at mitA the entertainment of the Tonic S >l-fa Psion m evening at iha room* of the Yontu? Men's Chris usaAswciatton Mr occupied the chair, wdnated th*tit wa>i usual to have a friendly gather ing o( Uiis kind at the close of the sessi n : he would not ho«ever, trouble th^m with a SDetch, as th« pro pamme alooe was sufficient to afford an excellent Teniog's entartainme-it. The progtamme was a good °'°i and the choir evidenced ag»eat improvemeDt in ™«ndgting ef the s«iec ions Keble's sweet even ™B nymn, mwic by Richards. •'Sun of my soul t'aoti wvionrdear," was sang in eicellent style and with Qlb filing The > ther sacred and secular melodies MCUded "Hove the silent vesper h .ur," " BiDg tue hp, lo[tlJi" " H»rk.' thit solemn music,' and trlotia," from M izart. Among tha lighter pieces, "noticed as particularly beautiful "Where the MW« ■k cheerily," 'The May is come" "Le.lly S" 'He rows fade," and "Bonnie Dundee" Mr "nwi gave two readings in his happy manner—"The v, gß,o' *c Light Brigade" (Tennyson), and "The s»w*l Bridge' (Ba-ritt), which were well iec«ived. flackman gave two original poems—"lhe «kii Mriflce<" and the "old Maid's Troubles," W WalßOa P l«i<led Mr Ewington gave t*o S OUV?. 4din e«- "Swallowing a F,y" (by T»l- Jiy'1 "aa Horace Oreelev's itide " which were full Bl mfl v llumoi"r. and crea ed roais of laughter. Mr inflM TConducte(J toe choir with his usual ability. nuJ.l Umbert presided at ihe harmonium. The fjoceeoings dosed with the National Anthem.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own CorreapoHdent.) TU 7i3 This day. :,„„ §010 wtnraß from October 28 to date SS WlO dwts. 20 grs. from 7 cwt. The paid during the same period Counted to £4,902 6s *J.f a^ ears of-a rich» streaky ruby silver otW •* B e Pumping Association. In of "J""? »his is a never-failing indication A ?<S ion (Ta P u) crushed 80 tons for fe 0 SWtB-5 Wtß-i 2 Srs- of melted Sold. BiAt t! n Calf casting will finish to '%B»» i I has been lesß goidTieible in W* tv» but average will be much «rthau,prenou 9 crushing* Wright^--Mce Court today. Edward *&c Jfo^^^d otstealing a purse con been driS? rona a m"n with whom h^ had It is 3t ? nd sentenced'to 6 montlw. »« George Grey wiu no t do so. "

RUSSELL.

/r N> °^ own Corregpondent) ! ..' -Arrival; t^ . .", This day. V P^rtures-W^ 1". 001 Northern ports. S U a Ow%- PaS lVXt\- eneral carfi° and '■> A,« t P»fa7*« in the steerage. ** oonoMt&^ Concert. wd *owee« in aid of 'fit Paul's

Church, Paihia, was given yesterday at Sa- Jona near the residence of Mr H. Carleton. 1 he attendance -was very great, numbering from 050 to 400. A large booth had been erected for the occasion but was not large enough to contain all. The singing was veiy good indeed and numerous encores de manded. After the concert appropriate speeches -were made by Yen. Archdeacon Clarke and Mr Carleton.

_.. Whalers Ihe ship Amolda is off the heads waiting for a boat. A barque supposed to be the iiliza from whaling grounds is coming up harbour. Captain Bauldrey. of the Amolda, reports the Mary Fragier and Stambould Dcund for off shore whaling ground. During the afternoon the Kawakawa eleven visited Paihia. An eleven chosen from the field played against them, and Kawakawa was victorious.

Barque Inward Bound- A Large barque passed the heads for Auck land.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

business done this day : Back of New Zealand—Sellers, £17 2a. 6d. South British Insurance—Buyers, 50s. National Insurance— Sellers, 245. New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 85s. Moanataiara—Buyers, 20s. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, 755. Cure—Sellers, 10s. Union Beach, 85s. to 60s. ; sellers, 88s. Pride of Tokatea (call paid), sellers, 2s. 9d

Eoyal Oak—Buyers, 6s 6d

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Trnlts and Co held a property sile to-day consisting of 40 ncresof land together with a dwelling hou-e at the Wli v. the proi erty of J H Hanson which was purchased by the second mortgagee. The other pi op^rtv mi as withdrawn. Messrs Cochrane and >on s sale of fl or-cloth to-day was werl »ttnnaed and fair prices realized. Mr G i-ibbin, of the C nier Mart reports as fol lrws: maize fetched ii 4d to 4 9d ; potavoes, Id per lb ; old, 6s; flour, 14s; tobacco, 4s 3d per lb ; lea. 2s to 2a 2d ; sugar, 4jd ; chuese, Sd ; hercsirm, s 3d; candles, lid; bacon and bams, goo'l, 9}d Sundries fetched good prices The leasehold, 2 yearo 4 months, fetched £16

LATE SHIPPING

IMPORTS.

Per Julia Pryce from yttelton via the Thames :II cases bacon, 13 enses cheese, 10 cases meat, 200 sacks flour, Martin Agent.

EXPORTS,

Per Kaikour* for Kaikoura; 60CO brictrs. 1700 dr f in pipes 4 co Is rcpe, 1 do ooir, 16 doors, 12 pairs Sishes, lf> 500 feet timbur—Combes and Daldy, agents

The schooner Elizabeth Comvay leaves to-night for Wangaroa to load timber lor this port

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Taurasga, this day. The s.s. Rowena left for Auckland at noon to-day.

Port Chalmers, this day. The s s. Ringarooma arrived at 6.20 a.m, tD-day with the Snez mail.

We understand that from advice received by the agents, Messrs Owen and Graham, that the VaEco de Gama, will be the steamer to take the out going mail and not the Cyphrenes, as advertised.

THE EVENING STAR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 1875



n RAND AET UNION AT THE CHORAL HALL (BY PERMISSION). MR. SEUFFERT, Has on view, at the Choral Hall, and to be disposed of on th c Art Union principle, the following articles: — Value Large Oval Drawingroom Table £100 0 0 Card Tabl« 10 0 0 Pocket Handkerchief B'x 5 0 0 Pocket Handkerchief Box 5 0 0 Gloveßox 3 0 0 123 MEMBERS AT ONE GUINEAS EACH. Ticketc may tie had from J. C. Pharland, Chemist. Shortlaud-streft; C. Westpfahl, Queen-street; and A. fceuffert, Elliott-street, at the Market entrance. OTICE TO MAEIiNEES AJND OTHERS. Masters of Vessels are requeued to give the end of the Breakwater a wide berth, as the work ofj erecting the Railway Wharf is now being proceeded with, aud any person or persons In any w y, causing damage to the woiks will be held liable for the amount of damage caused. JOHN TAYLOR, Contractor. YMNE BAULK KAUBrTIMBEK jD bob. sale. Tend»rswil bereeived for the purchase of 50 000 feet mo.c or less cf Sq*ar<;d Timber, as it now 1 es on 'the>ew Z-»land i.and and Coal. Company s Estate in the Distiict of V harekftwa, near the Mtranda Tenders must te stnt iv in writing addressed to tho nndermenti. Bed, by the 6 h day of December next The highest tender will not neceasariiy be accepted. For further particulars apply to EN&ALT ' Bank Buildings, Auckland. tSbide~oFtol:atea gold mining if COMPANY (REGISTERED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (12th) of Pix rence per Share has this day been made by the Ectirß .payabl- to th- Legal Manager at the Con,- Sdv^ Office Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland7on or before Wednesday, 18tu December, m - ROBERT HORNE, Legal Manager. Auckland, 19th TTovember 1875. "XUCKLAISD HORTICU LTURAL jf\. SOCIETY. t^ rmiapauence of th« numerous attendance to-d^y Secretary. November 19, 1875. TAIN'S Fire-Proof Safes ; IC, IX ; IXX,DXX,tin P late S _on^ i^vUOlTS'—The Quoit Ground at U tne^com Hotel, Hobscn-street is now open. No^charge for Garner aIFToTXT^Fo^TGE. TO OFriOEBS OS A!O) OTHEK SOCIETIES. The publishers of Almakao a» D V*JL* H^boo,," which is nowinthe press, will feel greatly obliged by your forwards at once TvZtZ*.!**" Offico lisuof the Officers con neoted with your institution^ 7vT/Tft?¥lßD —It having come Adolphe Wolfe's Schnapp Bottbm^ m here _ y Aroniatie fchiedam S^'f^ b paid for infor- K lven that Ih« »boy. rewara ™ f p , rttoi mation that wjU lead to «______ of pub lic» D s selling a counterfeit, ana *n« ttleS wlt hwueless »ho it Is ascertained &« up J«»« p _ D i is hed - compounds of their ovn mixing_, w i v p _ rC hase The public shouldP^ f to t thc h V 8 hf e»Tourite and pu?e spirit. of unopened bottle, of ttaslarouri » Atuttot sd»e d) &i& "/xc^tE echieaau, .eh,,, registered In this colony. Ju___»__l ! J_h_Oetc___^_^^ REE T? YOB SALE-Fre^rAUotoent **<i TH«e VV L6«ieol> b Exchange; 92, Queen-»tr«ct, .



WANTED, four Ship Joiners and four Shipwrights —Apply, before noon on Monday, at Malcolm Jsicol's office, Custom-house street. WANTED, by a young person recent'y from England, a situation in a Con fectioner's Shop, or in any light occupation; has bad threw years experience in the oid country.—Apply at this oflice for address. ANTED, a Boy for the Bake" house.—Apply to C, Canning, Queen-street. ANTED to Let, two unfurnished Rooms, with fire-place.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a good hand Tailor and Tailoresß ; also an Apprentice —Apply to Mr. Alvringir, Tailor, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Youth.—Apply to " AB," at "W. Farpy's Central Provision and Grocery Store, oppoFite the Fire-bell, junction of Queen and Grey-streets. A*TED, a Youth to milk and work in a garden —Apply at the Post-office, Devonport r North Shore. ANTED, a good General Servant; must be able tv cook; washing Riven out.— APP'y to Mrs, i-amuel Brown, > hcrtland Crtßceut. WAIN TED to Let, or for Sale, a four-roomed Cottage off Karangahapa Road. Apply to V. Jfcune, Excelsior Hall, Pitt and Kast street. W~ ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to C Marks Hobson-strefct. WAN? ED, a General Servant. — Apply to Mrs. Winks, Sehvyn Terrace, Pnrnell. W~ ANTED, for the South, a frst cbiss Cook ; reference!? required.— E. Henry's Registry Office, shortland-street. WANTbD, an experienced Waiter able to mark billiards.-—apply, by letter, "AS," office of this paper. WANTEDTaGeneraI Servant, must be a good Cook and Launrtreps; also an experienced Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs. Howard, Wynyard-street. WaNTEL\ Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—R. B Shaldera and Co., 200 and 202, Qneen-streer. WANTED, a Slaughterman; to a competent person most liberal washes ; also, an Assistant ai.d a Carter.—A. Dormvell. ANTED, Female Servant (Wan g-arei). Female Cook (Plcton), Female Servant (Bay of Islands), Hous* maid (WanßanTli). Man Cool: (WaiUato).—Hannafurd's Registry Office, Hiyh-street. WASTED,, by the advertiser, a situation as Housekeeper; country pre ferred—Apply by letter, to "L E," at this office. WANTED to Let, about 10 minutes ■walk from TJni m Bank, a large furnished ronm, adapted for two single gtntlemen.—B'or parti cu'arp, apply at this office. W~ ANTED, a first-class steady hand for tho Bootmaklng immediately.—T Dalton and Co., 44, Queen-htreet, opposite tie Town Clock WANTED, the i adies of "Auckland in their bewilderment at the number of Sewinjr Machines being; puffed up, to know that there is one thoroughly genuine Machine, which needs no ruffinc;. Insjiection only required. TAYLOR'S PATKNT MaCIIINE. Hundreds now in übb in Anoitiand.—T, Peacock, a sent, opposite tho Post Office. WANTED, two well-educated Lads about 16, as Apprentices to the Wholesale y —Apply, by letter, to Box No. 13. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply Newton Hotel, Newton. WANTKD, two or three respectable Girls as Apprentices.—Apply to Mrs. Fargic, Dress and Mantlemaker 98, Ilobson-strcet. W'AJNTE", a young Girl about 14 or 16 years as General Servant. —Apply office of this paper. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Booker, Brighton, Parncll. ANTED, a Short-hand Eeporter for the Wcmrjanui Herald.— Apply at the office of this papei\ WAN 'JED, to dispose of a good Confectionery Business on easy terms, — Apply at the office of this paper WANTED, for the South a good Hairdresser; first-class wages given ; must be a stf ady man.—Apply to J. and T. Mason, ISG, Queen-street. W~A NT E D K~N~O~W~N, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.- Address Newton Road WANTKP, a Partner in a first class Butchering business.—Apply to 11. Partington, Estate Ay nt. Qneen-stre°t WANTED : > NOW N, ALEX JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Architect, is preparing d"»ians and w rising1 draw ings for Villa ResHf-nres, Farm-houses, Cottages, &<s , he., at a low nominal charge, for the advantage of small capitalists. Estimated quantities ai.d cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Auckland j ~\%, AN I £i> KbOV*b, thai, T. '*" Goldib Js prepared to supply all k'.nds ni Timber and other Building materials, inclndln Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Honnc- Blocks. Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iror- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac. ,&c, at th« lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house ftret*t. O/ ANTED. 500 tone of Ok * Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead Mtißtz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *c., it. BATTYT: A CO.'R London Marine Rtor* Quick's BuildiDi^s, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss. Manacer ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. ANT ftD, Purchasers for Breck nell Turner and < o.'s Saddle Soap, the best preparation known for Cleaning and Preserving Saddles, Bridles, &c, and rendering the leather soft and pliable; will not soil the most delicate fabric even when used immediately alter app'ication Cheaper than Prft Soap. Sold only by W. S. Jones, Wholesale and. Retail Saddler. &c , Queen-street. ANTED, the Generar Public to know that J. AlwiDg-r. Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victiria-street, "here he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's a>id Bo vs' Suits rtjade to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the 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 Evening Stab Office, "Wyndham street. WANTED Known,that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, la 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 St. Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street AiVTED, Wanted, Wanted, the Public to know that I intend to sell off for One Month only, at nearly cost price:—2lb tins of Salmon, Is 6d; lib tins. 9d; Sardines, 6d ; Cornflour, 5d $ ft, 4b 6d dozen lbs; Candles, lO^.d ¥X" 5 Cayenne Pepper, 6d bottle, 5s dozen; Pint Halad Oil, lid bottle, half-pints 7d; Black Currant and Raspberry Jam, 7d *by the ja*; Scented Hair Oil. large bottles, only 8d y bottle, worth is; Uim mel's Soap, 2d ¥cakßJ large bare of Almond Soap only 7d bar; Anchovies. 8d bottle ;60 sets of Shoe Brushes from 2s to 4s 6d set; about 20 dozen Scrubbing Brushes at 10s $ dozen ; Epsom Balts, 6d 1 per dozen packets, 3s box of 71bB ; 100 doz. assorted Teapots cheap ; 50 dozen Meat Dishes from 6d to 3s each •80 dozen Cups and Saucers; Cut Wine Glasses, 8s 6d ¥ dozen ; Children's China Mugs, with names on them,-8s 6d and 6s $ dozen ;60 dozen Pudding Basins from 3d to Is 8d each ; Keiller's Marmalade, only lOd tin ;20 dozen Children's Straw Hats only 8d each; Babies' Shirts, 7d each ; Children's Scarls, 4d • pood Boot Laces, yard long, 4d ¥ dozen, 3s per gross • Children's Pole Combs, 3d and 4d each ; Glass Eetr Cups, 2d ©v;a, 18 8d per dozen; Salt Cellars, Is 8d per dozen; Qalilrot'e Boots, 3s 6d •& pair; 20 dozen Paint Brushes, Bd, Is, and Is 6 1 each; 18 doz. Glass Butter Dishes, Sugar Basins, and Cream Jugs, chean : Preserved Ging«r, 5s 6d ; 2tb bottles of Prunes nnlv 2s 9d $ bottle, two for ss; about 100 dozen Dolls, for presents, from 2d to 15s each; Ladies' Fancj Collars, 6d each; Ladies' Paper Cuffs 4d « dozen nairs •Linen Collars, la 6d * dozen; Linen Cuffs, Is ffi dozen pairs ; large bottles of Blue Black Ink, Is 3d i bottle ill 4 dozen ; large bottles of Black Ink, Is Penera? Dealer in all kinds of Goods, Pitt-street WANTED KNOWN", that John Tavlor is prepared to supply all kinds of m , .„ V-kta Rails, Palings, Shingles, House



T>RINCE OF WALES THEATKE. Lessee.. .. .. R. J. DeLias. Stag-e Manaerer.. G. \V. Collier. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO Miss Lizzie Bushe, On which occasion will be produced Buckstone's Drama, THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST. Cynthia Misr Clara Stephenson Lemuel.. .. .. .. 1M iss Lizzie Morgan Starlight Bess Miss Lizzie Bushe • To conclude with the successful Burlesque of THIEVES ! 4^o THIEVES ! AMallah Miss Clara Stephenson $W Grand Gap Competition To-night ! Saturday Evening, positively Last Night—" Aline, the Rose of Kiilarney." Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p m. Box Plan at Upton and Co. 's, Stationers. Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. I>hINCE OF WALES THEATRE. DR. CARR'S GRAND FINAL SEANCES, One Wkkk Only, Commencing on MONDAY, 22nd inst. Phrenology Office, Lome-street Hall—Dr. Carr may be seen morning1 and afternoon. Fees, 10s and 20s. Families and parties at reduced rates. Q I T V HALL. EXPERIMENTAL LECTURES ON LIGHT & SPECTRUM ANALYSIS, &c. MR. SEVERN'S FIRST LECTURE ON MONDAY EVENING NEXT, 22nd Instant Subject : Theory of Litht, Sound, and Heat—Velocity of Light and Jupiter's Moves-Experiments with Beams of .i..ii<ht trpm Browning s La> ti-rn, to prove Rtflectiun and Refraction—The Prism and ReJrangibility. fcPECTRUM OB" LIME LIGHT. Change of Apparatus—Deer mposition of Water on the Screen— JKxtr i rditary Views of the Moon— Ammalculue in Water, &c. Admiss!on, 33 2s and Is. Tickets to be bad of Messrs Upton, Woyte, and Champtaloup and Cooper. DO'>rs open at 7.30 ; commence at 8 o'clock p m PONSONBY HALL. Dr. Caur on FRIDAY EVENING. TTEION - STREET WESLEYAN U SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. SUNDAY, 21st INST. Morning—Rev. "W Rowsb. Evening—Rev. W. G Thomas. Afternoon -Address to Parents and Children— Rev. A. Reid. H O R A L HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. The Society of Artists' Fine Art Exhibition is now open from 10 to C.j Admission. One Shilling; honorary members and their wives free. JNO. C. HOYTE, Hon. Sec. rpHE~TniRD Edition of~"~SILVER X THREADS" now ready. To be had of any of the Booksellers. nn o builders. Tenders will be received by th* undersigned till noon of Monday, the 22nd instant, Jor the .Erection and Completion of a Warehouse on the old Supreme Court Site. Plans, &c, at my office. P. HERAPATH, Architect. STRAWBERRIES and CKEAM, of the finest quality, dally, at Mason Bros.' Parnell £50 EA_ W A R D- The above reward will be paid to anyone who will give such information as will lead to the conviction of the person or perrons who cut the lines of the p.s. Enterprise No. 1 while moored alongside of the wharf at No th .shore on the night of the 18th inst. By order of the Directors H W. HEATH, Manager A.. & JV.S.S. Ferry Co. (Limited). November 19, 1875. NOTICE. —A choice assortment of New Spring and Summer Tweeds is now opened out at the Pantheon. PHOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs. HEMUS k HANNA Have much pl'-asnre in informing their friends and the public that their Portrait Studio is now OPEN. Their Establishment has been carefi.lly fitted up with every convenience for producing a superior class of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in oils, water colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of woik guaranteed. QUHEN-STRr ET, Corner of Wfllvsljjy-street West, Over Messrs. Hewin's U.CKLAMD TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION Will MEET on SATURDAY the 20fh, at 3 p.m., in the High r chool, Symoiids-t-treet. Subjects for dis cussion :—" Thit ii is expedient that a.j orgirising mister be nppointed for tho province of Auckland ;*' »nd "On ihe best m ans of iroprovii g the social status of chool Teachers in New Zenland." MEM BtRS of the a uckland I. ncket Club are requested to assemble at EHerslie, for prac ice To-morrow afternoon, by 1.50 train.—T. Leigh White, secretary. iTOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. F ■ REV begs to thank his numerous friends and customers for ihevery liberal support acc.rded ta him in the pas', and to inform them of . is removal from the Ma ket to thoee 1» ge and centraily i-ituated prt-mLei, oppo.-ite the Firebell. at the junc tion of Queen and Grey-^eets, where he hopes to reueive, and will try to merit a continuance of the came. A first class article at the lowest cost, com bined with i-ivility to customers and a quick di patch in business, will be the order of the establish ment. -pOUGHT A JOB AND MUST BE CLEARED OUI! 160 Men's Tweed Trowaers and Vests, 16s lid. 100 pairs Trowgerß, j 6s lid. 50 Black Cloth Coats, 11s 6d. 50 Tweed Galateas, 13a Gil. Boys* and Youths' Suits, < 18s 6d. PHILLIP'S MART, : QUEEN-STREET.



ME MITCHEL, PITT-STREET, Auckland, begs to draw the attention of the public to his Choice Selection of PICTURES, FANCY GOODS. Ac. Extensive Library. Terms moderate N.B.— Boofc bought, so!d a<d t xcliaugrd. 0 T I 0 E All persons having claims against the late Mr R Gratten are requested to rentier them in detail at once to Mrs. K. Geatten, Thames Hotel, Quten street; and all d< bts due to the late Mr. E. Giatten will be paid to Mrs Gratten. 11CH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Assessment List of the above District has been finally Bottled. Tho Kate Boot can be inspected, and the Bates paid, at the residence of tlie Collector, James Ciiter, sen. James McGregor, Chairman. B V I W. EAT O B Has on Sale— 25 tons Canterbury Flour, Wood's best brands 20 , „ ~ Wi'son's „ ' (Tn sacks, hundreds, and fifties) 250 bags Feed Oats Maize, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal Potatoes, Butter, Cheese, etc , etc. Auckland, November 10, 1875. FOR SALE, cheap, a comfortable Freehold Cottage of three rooms, with good •well and large garden. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Qneon-street. n E V O iff P O R T. FOB SALE, The following Valuable Freehold Properties :— A larere and comfortable Villa Residence, recently painted Ac., situated at the foot of the Flnpstaff Hill, within three minutes walk of the Eevonport Wharf, with one acre of rich volcanic Roil, planted with ornamental trees, and neatly laid out as flower and kitchen garden. 2 acres on the Lake Rofid fenced laid down in gross, with cowshed and stables erected thereon. 3 acres at the foot of fcheep Mount, Eecurely fcnoe'l with popt and vail and thorn hedge. i} 4 acres at back of Sheep Mount, fenced, and under cultivation. For particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. PHRENOLOGY. DR CARR may be seen morning and afternoon af the Victoria Hotel. He is also prepared to visit paities at their own homes. Fees : 10s, 15s, and 20s. A FAMILY J'esidence of 8 rooms, good well tank, etc ,To Let or For Sal", ad joining- the residence ■ f Mr. JaMus Ponsonby Road. Apply to R Lawg, Ropemaker Picton-sireet. ROYAL ALBERT LOYAL ORAKGE LODGE, ISO. 2. The Annual Meeting of the above ■will bn held in the V.MC. a.. Booms, Wellesley-street, onFKJDvY Evening;, the 10th instant, at 7.3') p.m., 'when t»>e Election of Officers for the ensuing year will take place. Every member is requested to attend. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend, Ey order of the W, M. GEO. BELL, Secretary. T> IBLJiS ! BIBLES! BIBLES! EDWARD WAYTE IS now OFFERING his CAREFULLY-SELECTED STOCK o* FAMILY BIBLES At a Reduction of Fifteeh Per Cent. tSST Before making your Purchases, call and see Doren' Celebrated Illustrated Family Bibles Cafsell's Illustrated Family P.ibleß Collins' Illustrated Family Bibles. FAMILY BIBLES From 255. to. £15 15s. All OFFF.RED at a Rfjhction of Fifteen Pkr Cent. EDWABD WAYTE 100, Queen-street. September 15, 1875. pREAT BARGAINS. Yonr old friend EYRE the Cheap Haberdashery Establishment, '' Enniskillon House," VIOTORI \-BTREKT. EEA.L JO3EPTTINE COLOTJRKD KID GLOVES, 100 Pairs, at 2s Od to 3s 3d. rpO CAKPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders are required for Additions to House in Parnell. —Apply at my office. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. TuNIO SCL-FA Kktertainjient at the V.M C A. R< oms, Albert-Btte-t, next Thurs day Evening, at 7.30 Readings by Messrs. T. L. White, Blackman, and Kwir.^ion ; and Music by a powerful Choir under Mr. C. Blormtield ; Air. Lam bert, instrumentalist Admissicn, Is TVT O T I C E. F. C OTTO begs to inform his friends and the public in general that he intends opening a Green grocer and Fruiterer's Store at the corner of Victoria and Alb' rt-streets Further particulars in a future issue. Ij^Oß SALh, a Valuable Property on the Graf ton Road ; area, 9 acres; frontage, 11 chains; avtrage depth, S chains.—At ply (principals only) to W. E. Outhwaite, jim.. Pa'k Road FOR Immediate Sale, very cheap, a good thr-e-roomed House with la g- kit< hen, and every convenience for Bertrcoms up stairs ; also, a good well and freehold allotment.—Ai>p y to John «<»ppet. No. 8 Queen-street. OR S * LE, several Choice N ative eserves in the f tewart Sett ement at Katikati, from 50 o 200 acres. Terms easy - App yto R. C JORD >N uctioneer and L«nd Ager t, T»urans:a; Or. O. V. S FAVART, Katikati. AlUaB E KhEEHOLD FOR PALE. ME'SRS HENDER OS & PPRVGGON Offer FOR SALH! thei- Vnu^le Freeh Id Prope'ty 'n Vincertt-street. he Building is a lv.-ge Double- Ebuse, c eh contnitrirg six rooms, or may be in de ,r " el, -—" *T dsome Dwelling of twelve rooms. The property is beautifu ly situaied, commmding a ruts a uitc V" w of the city. Tub noun aso spacious and wel ventilated. Intending Pur haaers will tie thtwn over the pre mises on apvlirc*'ion. HENDERSON & SPRAOGON, Vincent-3treet OO N S ON B Y. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment in Shelly Beach Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE fe SON. TO LET, at R emu era, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large garden, within ea<>y distance of the Railway Station. Apply to . JOHN SOPPBT, No. 8, Queen-street. AAMARU BUILDIJNG STUNK The undersigned is now prepared to take orders in any quaititieß for this celebrated stone. Samples on view, and fu'd particulars can be obtained on app.i ---! cation to George 3i.iney, Com Exchange. MUTTON AW D LAMB! LAMB AND MUTTON! GOOD NEWS!! GREAT SALE OF PRIME MEAT!!! Prime Mutton. 2#d $ 1b Prime Lamb, 2s 6d $ qr. W. J. MESSENGER, Qctekk-street. "TjVV ENI N G STAR" JGi SATURDAY SUPPLEMENT. In accordance with announcement yesterday the "Evening Stab Saturday Sopplemest" will be issued in a new form on SATURDAY next, com nrisiogl four pages, or twents columns oi entertaining reading matter. Price, O>B PKNNY. Copies of the S-ab maybe purchased separately, hut the Supplement will not be offered for sale as a distinct publication. Satuid ly's issue will contain: — Bertha's Experiment Texcoco, a Mexican Tale Striped Stockings in Geo v£r'a The Countes-'s Revenge, a horrible story A Wood Nympii A Temperance Plea A Parrot Story An Old Time Duel And various other Sketches, Poetical Effu . sidris, Scrapßof. lita, &o, .. .



JTKW T\ RESS 11MATERIALS. NEW SUMMER GOODS. H, ATKIITS HAS JUST OPENED TOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER BADE A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENTS OF ' New Dress Materials, In all Stiles and Qualities, and at Prices to Suit all Purchasers. THERE ARE SOME SPFCIAL LINES, -Very Beautiful Goods. THE WHOLE STOCK OF DRESS GOODS s well Selected, and the CHOICEST and CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. EW. SUMMER PRINTS. very Heavy Stock of New Prints, best qualities, excellent patterns, and fast colours. NEW FRENCH MUSLINS. A nice stock of New Muslins, best Fzench goods, very stylish, and beautiful. CHEAP WASHING SILKS. A cheap line of Checked Silks at 6d per yard; worth 4s. CHEAP JAPANESE SILKS. ajjaneee ■ Si'kf, 'n sll co.cujs, iiom per yard. NOTED BLACE SILKS A shipment of H.A.s noted Black Silis just to hand, same as last imported, and 20 per cent, below any other Silks in the City. NEW JACKETS, CAPES, SLEEVELESS JACKETS, &c, in all the NitW STYLES. A very choice assortment. MANCHESTER GOODS. JUST OPENED— A Heavy Stock of Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, &c , &c, ■ All of the bf st makes, and, as usual, marked very moderate in price. CLOTHING, TWEEDS, Ac. Just opened—New Clothing, Hats, Shirts, &c., &c, A SPLENDID LOT OF NEW TWEEDS. TAILOES SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. A LARGE STOCK OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUIT H. A T KIN. S, (Late Hay aud Honeyman).



TO BE ON VIEW TO-MORROW, AT THE MAEKET SQUARE. The Great Wonder of the Age, acknowledged by scientific men to be the most perfpct specimen of that rare article. " THE SUM FISH " Admission, 6d; Children, tinder 12, half-price,, Walk up, Gentlemen ! Walk up ! BIRDS! BIRDS! BIRDS! Clearin^-out Sale of BIRDS at E. Robinson's, corner of Albprt-street, comprising 50 Belgian Canaries, and 2 Talking Cockatoos ; also, all kinds of Cages and tin ■wire for sale. W 0 T I 0 E peace: and todd, Plumbers, Gasittters, Bellhang-ers, ZiKC, Iron, and Tinplate Workers, Have started business in the premises occupied by the late T D. Worfolk, Shertland-Ftreet, 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 Norfc America Agents for the Saracen Foundry, Glasgow. Orders received for Ridging, Cresiing, Finl Fountains, Urinals, Closets, Architectural and Sani tary Castings, &c. Pattern Book on view. _ PEACE AJND TODD, • Short land-street, Auckland. TO-MORROW, At Two o'clock. .AT THE MARKET HOUSE. J FIRST-CLASS Household Furni ture, Britannia Sewing Machine, 'quite new, Silver Lever Watch, two good Guns, one double, one single, Sundries, &c. &c. R. 0. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23. IN ROLLINSOK'S TRUST ESTATE. VALUABLE MILL SITE AND BUILD INGS AT MERCER. npHE subscriber has received instruc -«- tions from the 9 nistees to sell at the Corner Mart, Queen and Wyndham-stieets, on Tuesday, 23rd November, at 12 o'clock, Shat VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY on the Waikato Eiver, opposite Meicer. containing— 25 acres more or lets, together with the hteam Sawmill, Machinery, and Baildiigs erected thereon, lately the property of Robinson and Co., and known as the Mercer Mill. The Engints are of 16-horse power, and the Machinery (consistiDg of Vertical, Circular, and Cross-cut Saws, &c.,) is capable of turning ous 20,000 feet weekly. Also, About 30,000 feet Sawn Timber now on the pro perty. Further particulars may be obtained from Messrs, Russell and Devore, So.icitora for the Trustees, Shortland-street, Auckland. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, At 12 o'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. • CLOTHS ! CLOTHS !! CLOTHS !! GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Com Exchange, on Tuesday, 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, A (\ PIECES CLOTH, consisting of Tweeds, v Meltons, etc. Will positively be sold without the slightest Reserve. PRELIMINARY NOTICE] IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE CITY, SUBQEBAN, COUNTRY PROPERTIES. T HE subscribers have be en favoured with instructions from the Execntors of the late William Morrin, to tell by public auction at the Land Mart. Fort-; treet, on an early ciate,in December, due notice of which will be given, THE WHOLE OF THK REAL FSTATE OF THiS SAID WILLIAM MOEEIN. Further particulars of Properties, &c., will appear a future advertisement. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Aucttoneprs. MO-\DAY, NOVEMBER 22. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES EDEN CRFSCENT, HOBSON-STREET, ST. MAKY'SROAD, AND KaRAJSGA HAPE RO \D. 'THE Subscribers have received in » structtons to se'l at the Land Mart. Fort screet, on Monday, 22nd in tant at 12 o'clock, EDEN CRESCENT.—Allotment adjoining Brl tonirirt Home, about 05 feet frontage, with ■the two wooden Bu>ldirgs thereon BOBS N-BTRKEL - Allntm nt, 25 feet front age, adjainirfc the Roman Catholic Church, property, corner ol W\ndham-street KAR*NGA HyP ERO *D— i llotment close to the residence of U D. Nathan, Esq., 38 feet 6 Inches frontage. ST. MaRY'S ROAD—Comfortable Cottage near thetopof>-t. Mary's Ri ad, with one Allot ment, 33 feet frontage, now occupied by Mr Martin. And two Allotments adjoning, each 33 feet frontage. OTAHFHtt—FoIeyV Township, Lot 3, 33 feet to the i»reat South Road : Lot 30, 33 feet to Queen-street situate in the centre of the business part 01 the village. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22. By Order of the Mortgagee. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, QUEENSTOWN and ONEHUNGA. : > THE subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, - on Monday, the 22nd instant, at 12 o'clock, on account of the Mortgagee, Quebnstown, Onehunga.—The tindivided Moiety . I Estate, and Interest of Ebenezer Parsons Gibbous in and to - . ■ -. ■*. A. B. p. Allotment 6, Section 4, containing o 0 37 * „ 6 „ 5 „ 0 123" .With all the Buildings thereon erected. ■ The whole of ■• 3_j| ■'■ ' '' ■.•' ■-' ' Lots 4 and 5, Section 4, containing 0 230 ■ With all Buildings thereon. Lofs 7 and 2, Section 4, 235 lioks to Que,en-street 1a noe ' - - ,; ,j O Zoo jf . jj ',' 4 ", 11 141 ','» Frederick-street ~5 „ 12 355 „ Carlton-Btreet :'■ ~ 7 ana 8 „ 10 202 „ Bt-lfast-streef „ 4 „ 13 350 „ Carlton-street Onehonga Village—Lot 1, of Subdivision of Allot mert la, Section 20 of the Village, 108 ft. 2in. to Church-street. , Lot 2of same subdivision, 91ft. 9in. to Ohurch street Part of said allotment la, 26 links to Church street Allotment 14, Section 33, of the Village, fronting the harbour Allotments 14and 15, Section 32, of the Village ,-2 roods . :5. Allotment 13, Section 32, of the Village, 1 rood Subdivision of allotments 2, 3, 6, and 6, Section 22, of the Village Lot 8, section 1, 60ft. to May-street Lots 3 and 8 Bection 2 Lots 9 and 10 Section 2, 58ft. to Catherine-street Allotments 53, and 54, Section 32, of the Village, 951 links frontage j. Samuel oochrane & son,