Exchange Bill No. 2 was read a second time and referred to a Select Committee. . Employment of Female Labour. &r l)onald Reid has introduced a bill to amend the Employment of Females Act, Its object is to retain the limit of hours of labour to eight, as at present, but to make the eight hours any out of the 24. The bill ia meant to remove the restriction upon women working at night.

LAST NIGHT.

[Per,/ __Jjsgram Agency.] STEAM/^ — The f Ee-oommit < ted.

The House re-assembled at S'SO. The Treasurer moved that the House go into committee to consider amendments in clauses sixteen and nineteen, with the view o f endowing Boards of River conservators in the same way as road boards and municipali rfes. He also wished to add a new clause to "take the place of clause 27, the object of which was that any powers to be exercised by Superintendents before the passing of the Act, should only be exercised with the con sent of the Government in Council. This led to a long and acrimonious discussion, Sir George Geey being strongly opposed to it, as he considered it a breach of the agreement with Opposition. He wished it postponed till to-morrow, to .give them time to fairly consider it. The Treasurer considered ten ministers enough to master the clause, which in no way affected the principle of the Bill, as jit merely dealt with matters of administra tion. Sir George Grey said if this was not conceded, he would move for the re-commit tal of the bill. The Treasurer said he did not wish to risk haviDg to fight the bill over again in commit tee. Sooner than do that he would abandon the clause altogether, and get the bill passed through committee as it was. After considerable discussion, Sir George Grey's amendment that the bill be recommit ted generally was lost on the voices, and the Treasurer got the bill into committee, when his amendment regarding the Boards of River conservators was passed. Then on the motion of the Treasurer, pro gress was reported, and the Bill made a first order of the day for to-morrow.

The Qualification of Electors- The debate on the Qualification Elector's Bill was then resumed by Mr Andrew (Mi White not being in his place when called out), who strongly opposed the Bill. No one else speaking, Mr Reynolds replied at considerable length to the principal argu ments adduced by the Bill, all of which he controverted as frivolous and unsound, maintaining that the Bill was fair and equi table both as regarded miners and natives.

A 'division was taken on the second read iDg, and the Bill was ordered to be read that day six months. The Government moved the adjournment of the debate till Friday, the House being very thin at the time. The estimates were then proceeded with, little or no Opposition being experienced to various items, and passed. All the othei items as far as and inclusive oi: marine were passed without alteration, when progress was reported. The number of Pisko Swamp Committee

was increased to 11 by the addition of Mr Eolleston and Sheehan's name, and the House adjourned at 12.30.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

There was considerable excitement to-day in consequence of cessation of operations by the Bright Smiie Company which are said to have been brought about by pressure brought to bear by the Loan Company, to whom the Company is indebted for £8000. It is hoped that no permanent stoppage wiil take place as it would be fatal to the prosperity of the mines in the Waiokaraka.

The Crown Princess crushed 301bs. speci mens to-day on No. 2 reef.

Gold Yield

The gold yield from September 2 to pre sent date is 9,3070z9 14dwts. 13grs. from 8,473 tons. The increase over previous month is 6160z5. 15dwts. 20grs. During the last four months the gold yield has increased at the rate of about 2000ozs. per month.

WANGAREI.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, Death of Mis. James.

The wife of Lewis Jam*s, late of the Q.G.E., died suddenly this morning at Mangapai.

HAMILTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The first Spelling Bee takes place in Waikato to-night at a Good Templar enter tainment.

The election for a trustee of the Hamilton Town Board is causing excitement. Several Richmonds are in the field.

Tourists to Rotomahana via Waikato ara daily arriving.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Eowcna sailed at 6 o'clock last evening for Auckland. Passengers: Miss Wilson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hunt, Messrs. Sedgewick, Douglas^, Smith, Csates, Hunt, Hankinson, McMaater, Wright, Tole, Thompson, and four in the Bteerage. A concert and ball takes place at the Temperance Hall to-night in aid of the funds of the Mechanics' Institute.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The nominations for the Wellington Cup and Derby close on Friday next, Ist October.

INVERCARGILL.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. Breach, of Quarantine Regulations. < The nine immigrants who left the Quaran tine Station were brought before the Eesi dent Magistrate to-day, udder the 42nd clause of the Public Health Act. The infor mation was afterwards amended so as to charge the accused as persons who had es caped from the Quarantine Station while being liable to be confined there, and being so confined. Accused were fined 20s. each *nd Court fines and costs, amounting to £10, which was paid by Mr. George Bouss, a saloon passenger by the Christian McAusland.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. — "KENIL WORTH."

»v? c ? rince of bales' Theatre opened last evening ™ » lively one-act comedy, entitled "Nine Points of lh« Lnw," written by Mr Tom Taylor, the success inl playwright. This little piece, however was merely introductory, or rather to give time to the $?v» nti for tne burlesque of the evening ienllworth." This performance, with its glariDg costumes and extraordinary figure of Queen Elizabeth S*y °c taken in many respects as a satire upon the *uaaoethian Court, and, upon its first appearance in **naon, it had a lengthened ran, not so much on account of its dramatic merits as for its pungent louches upon passing events. It is customary in arranging for thi, burlesque to choose the tallest man »n the Company for the Virgin Queen, so £*L to petticiats, with hi« sandy curls, »nt ♦ c lmPr?ssion that Elizabeth was a coarse of ffnr S&v-Tnl^' woman, and answers to ihe portrait Bi*n> _—. t' drawn by George Dawson, of j. •■' (smallest actress in the company j *srl of Leicester, to indicate the lerility of hi 3 character. Miss tefore was the delineator of the JLmie Morgan was Xreadllian,

and vviiii slio enacted her part. Miss Emma. Rogers assunisd the masculitc aspect of the Duke of Sussex ; Varney was Mr Searle, and Wayland Smith was in the happy keeping of Mr S&ta Poole. The piece through out, was well sustained, and being fuli of varjing and local interest, kept the audience in perpetual excitement. The beautiful chart cter of the unfor tunr.to Amy Eobsait, the suffering wife, was ably pictured by Miss Patty Holt., the hearer, however, who would desire to know her strange and sad history, under the colour of romance, must go the novel of KeEilworcb, and read her destiny as depicted by the ge: ius of t-cott. A number of local hits and several comic songs were introduced, which toi X wiih much effect uton the audience : the people lovo *ear.dal nil the world over, and it is delightful when self is esclodc from tl>n song or tattle of the mocger. The scenes were admirable illustrations of localities of ihe history, kii« creditable to >he artist, 1 hoiattii. who paihtcd tb:m The members of the orchestra did their part with acceptance, and the burlesque was gocd throughout, and by paiticular request will be repeated this eve&ing. BARLOW'S CIKCTJS. Jt is a long time since the pecple of this city have h'-d the opprrtunity of seeing a circus performance. They will he glad to learn, therefore, that B^rlnw's celebrated Circus Troupe atenowin Auckland, having anivea yeMerday by the Hero from Sydney. The company comes with the very highest c edentials frOfi the large cities of Australia. Mr Barlow's per forming horses snd dogs are especially gcod. We shall notice the various members of the company at greater length in a future issue.

Arrival of the City of Auckland.

In our pigeon despatches from the Hero, published lsst night, we were enabled to give the first intelligence of the arrival on the coast of the well-known clipper ship City of Auckland, and our readers were consequently prepared for the sight of her number flying at the signal-staff at 7 o'clock this morning. The vessel rounded the Korth Head balf-an hour later, and brought up in the powder ground shortly after eight. The City has not made a fast voyage, owing to baffling winds after crossing the line. Like the John Rennie and the Columbus, the City experi enced no S.E. trades proper, but was hum bugged off the Coast of Brazil with southerly winds. In running her eastings she made some splendid running—on one day recording over 300 miles, and averaging 250 for over 20 days right off. Our old friend Captain Balls, part owner of the vessel, is still in command and we are glad to welcome him back to New Zealand. Mrs Kalis again accompanips the captain and we congratulate this worthy couple upon the srtfe arrival of a eon during the voyage, when about a month out, at the same time we regret to state that Mrs Balls has, up to the last day or two, not been so well as could be wished. The following is the report kindly furnished us by Captain Rails :—

Left East India Docks, london, June 14th at 9 a.m., proceeded down the river ; came to to powder buoys, GraveseDd, at 12.30 took in powder, and. embaiked remainder of pas sengers. June the 15th, left Gravesend at 6 a.m., brought up off Deal at 5 p.m., blow ins; a very strong S.W gale of wind. June 18th, wind having moderated though stiilblow ing from the westward got under weigh and proceed to work down channel, passed Ushant Light on the 22nd of June, at 2 a.m. ; from thence to Ist. 43 drg. N., long. 9 deg. 39 mm., variable winds ; sighted Madeira at 4 a.m. on the 29th JuDe ; from thence carried N.E. trades down to lat. 14 deg. 46 mm. N. ; long. 26 deg. 23 mm. W. ; entered the tropics on the 3rd of July; crossed the line on the 17th of July in lat. 20 deg. 58 mm. W. Jong., thus making the passage from Ushant; to the Line in 25 days. On the 20ih of July, sighted the Island of Fer nando del Norembo bearing W. by S., 15 miles ; from the line to 27 deg. S. light variable winds from S.S.W. to S.E ; passed the meridian of the Cape in lat. 39 deg. 10 mm. S. on the 21st August; ran the eastings on the parallels of 41 deg. and 42 deg. as far as Cape Lewin, During that time had strong westerly gales, especially on the 3rd inst., when a heavy sea broke on board amidships, smashing the gig and shifting port life-boat against the main rigging, and partially filling the cabin ; and on the sth, when the second class passengers had to be battened down. On the night of the 15th, during a fresh gale from the N.W., a sea broke aboard, and regularly filled the decks fore and aft. Passed the longtitude of the South Cape of Tasmania on the 19th instant in lat. 44. From Tasrrania to the Three Kings had favorable strong winds. Sighted the Three Kings on the 26th at noon. Kounded the North Cape the same night. Down the coast had southerly snd vsriable winds till last night off the Hen and Chickene, when the ship caught a light N.E. breeze which brought her up to the North head early this morning. On the 4th September, while the wind was blowing a fresh gale from the N., it suddenly shifted at 7 p.m. to the S.W. without the slightest warning taking the ship comple-ely aback. Fortunately, the ship carried her way to pay off, and the imminent danger was avoided. ». n the 19th August large barque rigged steamer bound east supposed to be the Durham in latitude 38 deg. 30 mm. S. ; longtitude 6 deg. 15 mm. E.

Passengers :—S-'aloon : Mrs Balls, Miss Rails, and Master Balls; Messrs McVey Baird and sod, Reginald E. Watkins, "W. Hunter, Evan Morgan, Stanley Hadrill, &. A. Wa'te. Pecond class : Misses Kate and .Nora BoJger, Mr and Mis James Law, Mr and Mrs K. 3. Kerruish and'family (4); Messrs Thomas A. K]linsrham, James Harfiy, Mchard Morgan, Alexander, R. Edgeley, A. Spieis-Diek. Henry G. C. Meyer, Henry Giveen, Lieut. J. Anderson, K.N. Third class: Mr and Mrs James Batty and child; Messrs Kobert Johcsone, E. 8. L»ud. Henry Howard. During the voyage the utmost good fellow ship haß prevailed among the passengers and CaptaiD Rails. Many sensible methods of amusement were brought into play and . were successful in varying the monotony of a sea voyage. A debating society of which Mr McVey Baird was presi dent, and Mr Hunter vice-president, held its meetings every week: the "City of Auckland Times" made its appearance at regular intervals under the joint editorship of Messrs Baird and Hunter and Captain Rails. We believe this will be shortly issued to the public. On Thursday a concert was looked forward to and enjoyed, Mr C. A. Waite being the regular impressario. Lectures on various subjects were also de livered and appreciated. An auction was held each Saturday, and generally created much fun j five per cent, of the takings was devoted to charitable purposes. Captain Rails desires us to express his thanks to Messrs Baird and Hunter for their untiring efforts to provide for the amusement of the passengers. A pleasant ceremony took place on board immedi ately on the anchor being let go. Mr McVey Baird having assembled all the passengers in the saloon, presented to Captain Rails, the following address, which it is intended to supplement by a substantial tokon in the shape of a handsome gold watch guard :—

" Off the Three Kings, "September, 1875.

" To Captaik Gkorge Balls, " Ship City of Auckland, " Dear Sir,—As, in the pood providence of God, our voyage from the "Old Countiy," the land of our birth! to the " New Country" of our adoption, is now nearly finished, we cannot allow the connection which has so pleasantly exited between us for nearly four months to be severed, ™th°u* cx Pr**s"? g,. *£ very kindly feelings which each and all of us entertain for you and yours We have had ample opportunity for admiring and observing your conduct as an able active untiring commander; while your kindly genial manner in our daily intercouise and your m variuble readiness to encourage andl forward every undertaking which could minister to our comfort in struction, or amusement, has done very much to reconcile us to the tedium inseparable from » long and monotonous voyage, and has in the highest degree contributed to the unanimity and good feeling-which has subsisted amongst v«. In the one or two instances where prompt action was demanded to avert what might otherwise have resulted in serious calamity, we have to acknowledge the energy and t»ct which you brought to bear, and which bo successfully met the 1" Those of us whose avocations may retain in Auck land or tbe neighbourhood will look forward to and eladly welcome your return thereto'on each succeed ing voyage and it will afford all of us great pleasure to hear of your advancement and success in the pro fession you have chosen. Requesting your acceptance of the accompanying toiieri-of our esteem, and. pray inc that God may bless you aid your wife and family wi!h all spiritual and temporal blessings, we are, dear sir, your sincere friends, J.; McVey.Baud, X R. Watkiris C. a. Waite., James Law,: Root J Johnston, Nora Bbiger, Kate Bolger, Jarie.Law, A. Spiers-Bick, Jane H Batty Harry L. Price, W. Hunter, Evan Sa2; RobertLaudf Jamesl Batty.Henry Howard, John Anderson, 8.N., H. G. O. Meyer, Alex. R.

Edgley, Tho». Augustus Allingliain, James Hardy, Henry Green."

Captain Balls replied in a few well-chosen words, in which he thanked them for their kindness and wished them all prosperity in their new country. The City brings a large cargo of general goods. She is consigned as usual to Messrs. Cruickshank and Co., and will come up the harbour as soon as she has put out her powder. RECKLESS CARGO BEOACHING. We regret to have to add to our report of the vessel's arrival that a most serious case of cargo broaching occurred during the voyage. The matter will be brought before the police, and no doubt fully investigated. At present we can only state that a case of Hennessy'a brandy, marked L.D.JST. & Co., was found by the captain in one of the passengers' cabins. From the position in which the case was stowed in the hold, the startling fact is apparent that whoever got it out 'must have crawled over tlie Jcegs of powder with a light. The affair is made to look even more serious, since one of the subordinate officers of the ship has signed a document, in which he admits being privy to the proceeding. So great a shock to the passengers was the dis covery of this reckless conduct on the part of some of their number, that nearly all at once signed a pledge to abstain from alcholic liquors for a twelvemonth. This occurrence raises the very important question of whether the present system of stowing powder on board passenger ships is not woefully de fective. The subject is one that demands the immediate attention of the authorities both here and at home.

Narrow Escape from Fire.

A narrow escape of fire occurred last even ing in a cottage a few doors from the Brigade station about five o'clock. It appears that Mrs. Pell who occupied the cottage in question had placed a quantity of clothes on several chairs before a strong wood h're to dry. She left the room for a short time when, during her temporary absence a flamiDg'log rolled down and set fire to the linen. Mrs Cole, a next door neighbour, happened to look in at the opportune moment and discovering the catastrophe, caught, hold of the central chair by the legs, and rushed with it into the street, crying at the top of her voice, fire ! fire! Super intendent Hughes fortunately was in the station, and immediately went to the spot, and with a hand pump and the assistance of two men, succeeded in subduing the flames before the ceiling or weather-boards caught. Had Mrs Cole nob looked in at the time she did, and the fire had taken hold of the cot tage, an alarming conflagration would have been the result, and probably some dozen houses, or more, in Albert and Victoria streets would have been destroyed.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Bank of New Zealand, £18. Soutb Biiti&h Insurance—Buyers, 51s. Bright Smile, 4a. to 3s. sd. Caledonian (double) - £5 ss. to £5 10s. ; buyers, £5 ss. ; sellers, £5 10s. City of London—Sellers, 325. 6d. Golden Calf (new) - Sellers, 6s. Cure-12s 6d; sellers, 12s 6d. Union Beach—72s Gtl; sellers, 71s. Pride of Tokatea- 2a 6d ; buyers, 2s 3d ; sellers, 2s 6S. Bos'ai Oak- Ss

Tairua- 55s ; sellers, 535. .Ajax 2s sd. ; sellers, 2s sd. Britannia—Sellers, 2s 6d.

Fatal Accident.

Yestekday afternoon a young man named George Watling, a fisherman aad dealer in oysters, leit his lodgings in Freeman's Bay with the view of reaching his boat for the purpose of pursuing his avocation. His boat lying out from the bay, he had to ewim some distance. Nothing more was seen of the young man, and it was sup posed that he was safe on the water. About five o'clock as several lads were bathing they saw a body floating, and one of the lads immediately went and gave information to Constable Graham, who proceeded to the spot, and secured the body, wbi<;h proved to he that of George, and had it conveyed to the dead-house. An inquest on the body will be held to-motrow at the Freeman's Bay Hotel, before Dr. Philson, coroner.

Successful Operations at the Hospital.

We learn that Drs Philaon and Goldsbro' performed three very successful operations at the Provincial Hospital to-day, One case was that of a boy who had been lying for some months in the Thames Hospital, suffer ing from disease of the shoulder joint. He was sent up here as a last resort, and the difficult operation of amputat ing the joint was very successfully performed to-day by the two medical gentle men named. The patient is doing as well as possible. The other two cases were cancer in the breast, and both were very successful. We may mention that the little girl Hogan, vt ho sustained a fracture of the skull from the kick of a horse at Orakei, is progressing most favourably nnder Dr. Goldsbro's treat ment.

THE RETURN OF THE FOOTBALL TEAM.

The s.s; Tanpo which arrived in the Manu kaufroru the South this morning brought back the Auckland Inter-provincial team of foot ball players. The members of the team came on to town by the ten o'clock train and went quietly to work at their ordinary vocations. It would be flattery to say that our footballers look all the better for their trip. There is certainly more variety about their appearance than when they started. A black eye here and there, a cut lip or two, with an occa sional blue and green bruise :—a few trifles of this kind might have been observed, while in one >or two instances there was a decided unevenness of gait which led one to the impression that the per formers had cut a couple of inches off one leg. One thing strikes us, and that is that all the wounds are in front, and show that the sufferers have not been afraid to incur lacerations in defence of their provin cial goal-posts. That they have not been successful is no fault of the members of the team, One and all agree now that they undertook a task beyond the task of any but well - seasoned travellers. The absence of anything like "go" about the Auckland players was remarked in every game. They had no stamina whatever, and at Nelson where their opponents were lighter men it was a matter of surprise how easily our men were upset. The want of drop kickers was also a material cause of defeat. Several chances of gaining a goal were mulled owing to this deficiency. Mr Sharland remained behind at Taranaki with a bruised shoulder.

Auckland must acknowledge her defeat, and she extends to her late conquerors a challenge to come up here next season and do better. THE TARAJSTAKI MATCH. The match at Taranaki resulted in favour of the local team by 9J points to 1. Tara naki scored 1 goal and 3 " force-downs."

THE BVENINO STAB WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1875,



The following are the passengers per s.b. Taranaki booked at Auckland : Miss Mitchell, Rev. P. P. Agnew, F. Wills, J. W. Hunt, Potts, Mrs. Berry, O'Brien, Ford, and 6in the steerage. Others booked at Onehunga. : ■ W^AJSTED, a respectable yoimg! Man as Waiter.—Apply Albert Hotel.: ~., ~ Outward Cargo will be received on '^■■■■■■^ board up to twelve o'clock of day ol galling.



p i ac o n s. WANTRD.--400 Common Pigeons, before the 30th of this mon'h. Highest price given. JX. C. GREENWOOD, Market bonsp. WASTED, Tenders for Conveying 600 casks of Cement, now on bosid the Columbus, to Lyttelton or Timaru, R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. npO Boiler Makers.—Wanted a good JL hand at tanks. —Apply to James McEwen, Ciißtom-house-Btrcct. WANTED, a good General Servant, must lie a good Cook and Laundresß ; refer ences required.—For address apply at this oflice WAJSTED, a firsi-class Machinist. Apply to W. Hyland, Wyndhanvstreet. WANTED, a strong active young Man for our Delivery Cart; mubt understand horsns and well know the city and suburbs —F. Hewin Brothers, Queen-Street. WA NTED, by a young lady recently from Belfast, a situation either as Bales woman or assistant saleswoman.—Apply at this office for address. WANTED, by a young .Lady, a situation as Milliner and Dressmaker, or Milliner. —Address, " SJM," oflice of this paper. ANTED, a situation for two respectable Youths, one 15 years the other 13 years, to assist in a store or office, or as messen ger ; good references with each—Apply by letter to " A," office of this paper. "ANTED, a Man to look after the Bowling Green —For particulars, apply to Winks and Hall. WANTED, a few respectable single men as Lodgers, bedroom to themselves, with or witi.i or without board, at Mrs. Day's, known as Wheeler's Boarding House, near Lorne-Btreet Hall. Terms moderate. W' ANTED, those about to purchase a Piano to call at Peacock's, opposite the Poßt-offlcc, and inspect some of Lord's at low prices. WANTED, the Public to inspect Taylor's Patent Improved Sewing Machines, which from my practical knowledge of Sewing Machines, I can thoroughly recommend. A large number now in use.—T. Peacock, opposite the Post office. AW TED, Tenders for work in the Mount Eden Highway District. Particulars to be seen at the Toll-house.—R. TJdy, Secretary. ANTED to LET, two 4-roomed Hons.cs in West-street, Newton ; rent, 7s per week.—For address, apply at this office. WANTED to SELL (cheap), a Billiard Bagatelle Table, furniture complete; ai«o Window Sashes suitable for shop.—For address, apply Mrs. Torlcy, Onehunga. TX7"ANTED to LET, Furnished Bed- V t rooms for two or ih.ee gentli-men.—Verandah Cot s.ge in Hobson - street, between Durham and Wyniiham-itreeta. WAN TED to LET, a _ ouse and Shop, with gas and shop fixtures complete, corner of Victoria and Chapel-atieets —Apply to C Madden. Holison street. WANTED employment by an CJp holslress ; Carpets, Curtains, Holland covers cut and made up — Apply care of Mr. Ledger, Symouds-Htrcet. A NT E D to SE L L (cheap), damaged Corrugated Iron, also White Lead, Galvanised Tubs, Pumps, Paints, Ploughs, &c, at Alfred Smart's new premises, Elliott-street. TITANTED to SELL, a five-roomed T V House and large allotment, freehold, with fruit trees, and permanent water supply, at Newton. Terms, .€SO caul), balance at interest.—Apply at the Alexandra Hotel, Durham-street. I ! WANTED, a Gentleman to join in a Bachelor's Establishment; expenses about £h 10s per month, washing included. —Advertiser's address left at this office ; applications to be made by letter to "A.8." ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ■\X7ANTED to S ELL, a small business ty in Queen-street. —For particulars, apply to Messrs. Stewart and Applcby, Shortland-strcet. WANTED, Persons travelling by Kail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan't (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. WAIN TED Known, that the best Holland* Gin. larj.<e bottles, 4s ; small ditto, 2s Od ; Ale, per half-pint, 2d ; largo bottle Schnapps, s Gd. —J. H. Grattim, Slar Hotel,"Newton. WAIN TED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGBK, Tailor (Into from France end (jermar.y), his commenced business io hia ijhw premises, jso 82, '\ ictoria-fitrtrt. where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall comrottnd. <'entlempn's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, »nd cleaning, in nil ;ts branches, executed at 'he snortest notice W RANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know.that they can havo the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cont. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, uext door to the Evening Staii Office, Wyndham 3treet. W^ ANTED, orders for~BTack~Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan bepn, 198, Queen-street, next Ed son's, Chemist. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stah office. ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ANTED to SELL, 42 dozen of Preserved Onions and Carrots, 41b tins, 9d per tin ;7s Gd dozen.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Cheap for people going home. WAJNTED, Buyers for Cheap Paper hangings. To make room for further ship ment, I am determined to Sell Paperhangings, Scrim, White Lead, and Oil lower than ever for Cash. — C. Laßoohe, Kyber Pass. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. AIM TED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakeficld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Xed-fcum Felloes, &c &c., always on hand. A large supply of the'best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTJSU JUS O WIN, that 1) Goldib is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his 'Sard , Custom-house treat.' WANTED, 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 tion. * * Sole Agent for Auckland— W. 8. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Ac, Queen-street. VB~: Country Agents wanted. AN 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 W~ ANTED. 600 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Munt* Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Hags ; also. Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *c, at BATTYE « CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—B. Moss, Manager TyEV O N P OUT. FOR SALE, The following Valuable Freehold Properties :—- A large and comfortable Villa Residence, recently painted &c, situated at the foot of the Flagßtaff Hill, within three minutes walk of the Devonport Wharf; with one acre of rich volcanic soil, planted with ornamental trees, and neatly laid out as flower and kitchen garden. 2 acres on the Lake Road, fenced, laid down in grass, with cowshed and stables erected thereon. ■ 3 acres at the foot of Sheep Mount, securely fenced with post and rail and thorn hedge. A% acres at back of Sheep Mount, fenced, and under cultivation. For particulars, apply to / SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. ... i ~ ■ . -~. " .Auctioneers.' 1 jvr i o t i IT" ' 'c.; Our Warehouse will be CLOSED on Thursday, 30th S ■" tcinber, and Friday, Ist October. L. D. NATHAN & CO.



T O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of Saturday, the 2nd October, for the Erection and cc mpletion of a Block of Brick Buildings on the Old Supreme Court site, Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street, on and after the 20th instant. P. HERAPATH, Architect. rp O BUILDERS. Plans and Specifications for building on No 6, Old Supreme Court Site, are now ready, and can he see at my ofiice. Queen-street. In consequence of the del«y. the time for receiving tenders has been ex tended to MONDAY, 11th October next, at noon. P. HERAPaTH, Architect. MELBOURNE C Up! SWEEP3TAKES every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. Persons wishing to secure Tickets should make early application, as the List is fast filling up. AUUKLAJND COLLEGE AMD YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL. The Fourth Quarter will commence on THURS DAY, the 30th instant. REV. W. TAYL >R, Principal. 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-oJlieo.—For card of address apply at this office. FOE- SALE (cheap), at the Crown Distillery, 25-horse power BOILER.—W. J. Cawkwell EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY,near Onehunga.—Mrs. Lewis' Pupils will reassemble on Monday, 4th October, 1875. jyTOTICE OF REMOVAL. edwaed~lkinloch, VETERINARY SURGEON, At W. H. Dawsok's, Chemist and Dbuggist, Corner of Wellesley and Elliott-streets. tEf?" Attendance night and day. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Half-yearly General Sleeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 2Cth day of October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half year ending 30th instant, the Election ot 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. A UCKLAJSD SOCIETY OF ARTIKTS. /nL ______ THE EXHIBITION Will be opened on the lGth of November, at the Choral Hull, Symonds-street, and the Committee feel assured thpy v.ill meet with hearty co-operation atid Hupport in their endeavours to promote a taste for tho Fine Arts in Auckland As an incentive to Artists and Amateurs, it has been determined that an Art Union i-hall be held at the close of the Exhibition, and that successful members snail be permitted to select any Pictures for sale on the walls of the Exhi bition, to the value of the prize drawn. Tickets, 10s each, to be had of the Secretary or any of the Com mittee. JNO. C. HOYTE, Hon. Sec. KfiA CASKS CEMENT, ex ship *J\J\J Columbus, To be sold in lots to suit purchasers, E. A "it T HU R, Auctioneer. ■VT (5 T I "(3 X POSTPONEMENT OF SALE OF CAPTAIN BURTON'S PROPERTY. In consequence of tho Pakuranga Club Spring Meeting taking place on the Cth October, the above sale is Postponed till Wednesday, the 13th October, at the same hour aB previously announced. G. W. BINNEY, Auctioneer. MONS. F. PELTZES, of the College Henri IV., Parifl, begs tn inform the public that he is prepared to give Lessons in the French Language and Literature at bis own or pupil's residences. —Address, Mrs. Allen, Cracrolt-sireet, Parnell. j^ O T I C~ ¥. TO PURCHASERS OF LEATHER. The undersigned have reduced prices on all descrip tions of Leathers - Colonial and Foreign. B. GUTTO." & SONS, Tanners, Auckland. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. j£\. A GOODS TRA.IN will leave Auckland for Mercer every Thursday until further notice, calling at inter mediate stations. Goods for this train received not later than 4 pm. the day previous By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. BOARD and fiesidence.—Required two or three Boarders in a private house, pleasantly Bituated at College Hill, and within anjeasy distance from Queen-street.—Cards at Evans and McD ermott's, Photographersjopposite Albert Hotel. T^T O T I C E. A Grey Bantam Hen has been missing from my yard since yesterday afternoon. The parties detain ing the same after this date will be prosecuted. " JOHN GREY. pLAREMONT HOUSE, Princes- V_y street, opposite Masonic Hotel.—Board and Residence Terms moderate. Q. R AND g H O W • —OF — O.OSTU _WC_3 S 9 STKAW GOODS, — AND — PARIS MILLINERY. J. COSGRAVE & CO. N S A L E~ Ex John Rennie and late arrivals— 50 tons Nos. 1 to 3 Clyde Pig Iron 6 cases Copper Sheathing—l4,l6, and 18 oz. coils (200 fathoms each) 3>£ to 4>£ inch Wire Rope. , i- ! TO ARRIVE, . •?; jper City of Auckland and Columbus— Admiralty Tested Chain Cables, % to 1)4 inch Admiralty Tested Anchors, 1 to 12 cwt. D. H. McKENZIE. Custom-nous street, Augus 31, 1875.



pRINGE OP WALES THEATRE. (THIS WEDNESDAY) EVENING, Miss CAEKY GEOEGE in the Sparkling Comedy, in one act, entitled- NINE POINTS OF THE LAW! GEEAT SUCCESS op MISS CLAEA STEPHENSON In the Glorious Burlesque of KENILWORTH! Earl of Leicester .. .. .. Miss Clara Stophenson TressilUan Miss LizsdiTMorgan Sir Walter Baleigh Misa Erurna Rogers Amy Robsarfc Miss Patty Holt ( NEW LOCALS,") m~ <new songs, y -sa (new dances,) New and Splendid Scenery., by Mr. N. H. Thornton. FRIDAY-Grand Fashionable Night — SCBOOL FOR SCANDAL! Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p m. Box Plan at, Upton and Co.'s, Stationers. Dress Circle, is ; Stalls, 2s Cd ; Pit, Is A MUSICAL COMPETITION will take place in about a fortnight. A Five-Guinea Si-wiDg Machine will be given for the best Solo sung by a young lady under 16 years of age an amateur. , A Five-Guinea Sewing Macbino for the best Solo sung by a lady of any age a: ove 16 an amateur. A Five-Ouinea Sewing Machine for the best Solo sung by a gentleman of any age, an anweur W. C. D. bring desirous of p'omotmg friendly con test between the Cfioirs and Musical Soci-ti^s of Auckland, offers one Ten-Guinea and one Five-Guinea Sewing1 Machine as Ist and 2nd prizes for the best reudeivd piece. Intending competitors will please communicate with W. C. DENNES, Sewing Machine Depot, Queen-street. KATTaJS'S S T A E HOTEL, NEWTON. The Best Hollands Gin, 4d per glass Best Jamaica Rum, 2s 6d per bottle Schnapps, 2s 6d per bottle Henm.ssy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle Bedell and Watson's Sparkling Ale, 2s per gallon. J. H. GRATTAN, Proprietor EWMARKET IRONMONGERY AND TINSMITH BUSINESS, The undersigned is prepared to execute all kindsjof Tinware at the shortest notice. Eepairs promptly attended to. G. GRICE, Late Witheford. BORLEY, BOOTMAKER, • Opposite Mr Barr, Butcher, Newmarket J. B. begs to inform the public that he will open in his new premises this evening with a fine assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes. A quintity of Goods bought Cheap from a bankrupt stock will be cleared ont at Low Prices. N B.—Every description of Boots andJ3hoes~made to order as formerly. T G. T. SAXTO N'■ S, NEWMARKET, Opposite the Eemuera Ecad, can be had all kinds of Ironmongery, Building and Furnishing Timber of all kinds Limo, Sand, Cement, Bricks, Drain Pipes, and all kind of Joiners' work at Town Prices. B^~ Note the Address. £ ALL Goods for Waikato must be pre paid. The responsibility of the Railway only extends as far as Mercer, where delivery must be taken from the Wagons twelve working hours after arrival. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. W~ ~~S A L 1", Ex John Ronnie, A Shipment of Sinclair's IRISH HAMS and BACON in prime condition. H. B. MOETON. OVAL GEOEGE HOTnL, NEWMARKET. The above Hotel has been enlarged and fitted up regardless of expense. First-class accommodation to thp public. Wines and Spirits, &c, of the best brands. N.B.— Good fa tabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, Proprietor. A UCKLAND MODEL TKALNLnG JJI. SCHOOL, Choeal Hall, Symonds-street. phonetic shorthand. A course of Lessons in'this subject, to be conducted by Eev. E. Browne, on Monday and Thursday even ings, at 7 o'clock, will be commenced on Monday evening, 4th October. Terms for courte, Half-a-guioea. TTILEMENTAkY S URGING CLAS& ME. J BROWN will comnvnee a New Cl«ss at the warehouse of J. Brown and ion's, on MONDAY evening, the 4th October, at 7 o'clock. Terms, 6s per quarter in advance. KAEA IN GA HA PE HIGHWAY \ DISTRICT. I Notice is hereby given that the Assessment List, 1875-70, for the above District, has been finally I settled. The Rate Book may be inspected, and pay ment of Rates made, at the office of Mr. Thomas Hayes, Secretary and Collector, York-street Store, Newton. THOMAS BARNES, Chairman. NOTICE. —A choice assortment of New Spring and Summer Tweeds is now opened out at the Pantheon. rro CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be rf ceived up to 4 o'clock on Thurs day, 30th instant, for the erection of a Cottage at Ponsonby. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr John Finlay's, corner of Chapel and West Queen street. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ' "VTOTICE.—AII Parties travelling by _Li Rail to Onehunga and the Waiiatoto call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols, from Is to 3s "PHOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much pleasure in informing their friends and the public that their Portrait Studio is now OPEN. Their Establishment has been carefully fitted up with every convenience for producing a superior class of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in oils, wste colors, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. QUEEN -STRFET, CORNER OF WELLESLEY-STREET WEST * Over Messrs. Hewin's. FOB (cheap), a large lot of Splendid Ccats, Trowsers and Vests will be old at a very low price To-night 1 To-nigbt! at 2he Pantheon, 198 Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. BEI NC E AETH TJ R. y^is^^. This First-class Clydes >f J»\^_^^ljf^M|iSaf dale Entire will stand this Jl Wfkl He is a handsome heavy gPy " lf*a]F^fff draught horse, dark brown h %s V «*| #H?ii.i c°lotu*- "with black points, Ai iTfwftf^jgjftfci^gfl'*'" bred byJ. Dilworth, Esq. For terms and particulars see cards. :|^r o t~ i^ c c! A PRIVATE DANCING CLASS .will be held in the Cook-street Hall, on Thursday evening, September 30. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock. Mtmb< rs wishing to join will please call at Robinson and Brennan's . Queen-street, or at Mr. Roger's, Cabinetmaker Victoria-street. N B. —A. splendid Braßß Quadrille T",r^ in attend ance, under the able leadership of Mr. J. McGuiness. H. BRE NAN, M.G R. ROGERS, Manager ■Vr o t I c E. The Pawnbroking Establishment of Mr. Neumegen, Queen-street, will be CLOSfcD from Wednesday evening, 29th instant, until Saturday evening, the 2nd October. L. H NEUMEGEN. A OCKLASID WESTERN ACADEMY. MR-. MASON'S SCHOOL, UPPER PITT-hTRgKT. The Fourth Quarter will COMVIKNCti on THURS- Da V FIKST, the 3i.th instant 1 1 . O L " E T. OFFICE TO LET, in Fort-street, oloae to Queen street.—Apply to ;•...;-■• SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer!



NOTICE. —I •will not be responsible for any Debts contracted in my Dame from this date, except with my written authority —Kobert Chalmers, Plumber, Upper Queen-street.—Auckland, Septembnr 25, 1875. , FOR SALE, several superior Allot ments at Ponsonby, South Newton, and >ortli Shore. Also, 200 acres of first-class Land adjoining the Township of Tokatolca with deep water frontage to tho Great Northern Wairoa. Also, 180 acres of good Land on the Omaru Block, between Tokatolra and Matakuhe And 300 acres of superior Land, with good creeS running through it, on the Okahu Block. Kaipara. All of which will be sold at a very low price. Apply to JOHN" SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. T^NNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE Hi LODGE, NO. 3. The regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the Young Men's Rooms, Welleeley-street, on FRIDAY, October 1, 1875. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W M. FOE SALE, at Cox's Creek, 6 acres of good Farm Land, fronting tho harbour. Price, £110.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a really good and com pact Farm of 397 acres, part of which is in good grass and fenced with strong wire fencing, a substan tial six-roomed House and all necessary outbuildings, fronting to the river at Matakana. —Apply to JOJELN SOPPKTT, No 8, Queen-street. _ AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR .SCHOOL. The Fourth Quarter will commence on Thursday, 30th instant. EARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. TO-MORROW. EX HERO, FROM SYDNEY. L. W. EATON T^7ILL sell by auction at Ms mart, » ▼ To-morrow "(Thursday), at half-past 10 o'clock sharp, 200 cases Oranges 10 „ Lmmons C „ Loquats 4 „ Pineapples 25 „ Hobart Town Apples 10 bags Onions. TOMORROW. FURNITURE SALE AT THE HARP OF ERIN HOTEL. THE subscribers have received in structions from Mr. Patiick Lundon, who is retiring from business, to sell, at the Harp of Erin Hotel, To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITUBE, BAR, FITTINGS, &c, contained in the above Hotel, consisting of— • Pianoforte, Cheffonier, Couches Chairs, Tables, Pictures, Carpets Wooden and Iron ftedsteads Washstands and Ware, &c. Also, Beer Engine, Piping, &c, and Three Cows. SAMUEL COCERANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, NOON. F R U I T! F R U I T! Ex s.s. Hero, @ Sydney. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his mart, Queen-street to-morrow noon, ex s.s. Hero, ' from Sydney, Marked: TD—l2B cases Oranges 2 „ Loquets JMcß—ll9 „ Oranges 4 „ li°mons T— 88 „ Oranges XX— 40 „ Apples. Terms—Cash, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1. . THE HAY MARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, 191 sacks of Maize, ex Ocean Wave, from Fiji, a good sample. ALFRED BU, ELAND. FRIDAY^ OCTOBER 1. ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE. t (HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Pjj subscribers will sell at the mart, I Fort-street, on Friday next, the Ist October, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Rosewood Cottage Pianoforte by Raiph Allison and Son, large Leamington Range, &c, &o. SAMUEL COCBRANE fi^ON, 0 Auctioneers. ":"% WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER l£, At 12 O'CLOCK. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. TO CAPITALISTS. INVFSTOES, SPECULATOR, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF DESIRABLE HOUSEHOLD AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY KNOWN AS THAT OF THE LATE WILLIAM HOBSON, ESQ. HOBSON, COOK * NELSON-STREETS. UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNITY OF ACQUIRING FREEHOLDS IN TRE HEART OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BINNEY, FAVORED with instructions from Captain Henry Burton, will sell by auction, on the ground, on Wednesday, ihe 13th October, at 12 o'clock, the following splendid properties:— Hobson and Cook-streets : 13 Building Allotments. Very Superior 12-roomed Dwelling - home, Coach-house, Stable, &c, and Section on which same are situate. Nelson^stkekt : ,' 7 Building Allotments. This is a chance rarely to be met with for persons to acquire Freeholds in the rity, so close to .the main centres of population, with all the advantages of, the suburbs. Among others which this properj posesesses are the following:— '.''"" The construction of the Graving Dock on the re claimed ground at the foot of Hobpon-s'r«-et; the con tinuation of Custom-house-street to Nelsen and Hob- ■ - son-streets, the whole to be properly graded. The Harbour Board reclamation in Freeman's Bay —all being.now undertaken, and in course of • omple- v tion, —alike point to the certainty of an increase in '•? value of the properties immeniatelv in thp neighbour hood of these improvements. While the outlay ot • capital on other works for the benefit of 'he Port of »uckland must wsult in making/Hobson-STeet (ir><m its superior elevation and improved gradient-) the principal outlet for th<* immense -traffic to be created and "sustained by really reproductive works such as the above have in other places proved themfcfeives to- ' • be. '. . _ .;, ; ; The propprty must in a few y_ears, from its superior natural advantages, "rival, ii not excel, in value that of Queen-street, ; and the lucky, po^sest-or -■> will then obtain annually a sum equivalent to the fee simple of to-day; and not leaVt, the very'lib«ial' terms offered by the vendor,.enable the energetic pushing man of business, with limited csjital, successfully to compete with otjitfs ot;iarge.r,mcans; To sum up, as an investment this offers a'l the jjrize^ with none of the risks ot .mmit/g e|)eeulatidn'..j J.- '.' • ". The Block is sub-divided, ro as'.torgive epction holdws the advantage ot a, doubiej Iro.ii^gr-, wherever possible. ;':"', [■•:::S. FA i-" '.■';.'■•• '•'- ''"■* Lithographic Plaus of the property.majfbe obtained at the office of the Auctioneer, where apian on a large scale is on view. Luncheon provided Tebms:—One \ balance at one, two, or hree years, V ■*> 8 ptr cent.