*he field were pending, and when the agent declined to take it, it was given to a clerk in lis office. The Government had an amount of funds at their disposal which, considering --• ullnessHof the ponr»Htion, was unex '&^n^r V' ' W^jwer wa s impro- JftX id BER and out o f it. He could ci"VP?^nany instances and could prove all of them, and he boldly asserted as his firm conviction the chief reason for the Government hurrying o n the Abolition Bill was, with the hope that those charges now pending against them might be shelved. In fact he almost despaired of bringing to light those charges to shew the extravagance of the Govern ment. He referred to £4000 being advanced to Sir Julius Vogel at home. Mr Bowen and Major Atkinson intimated that was not a proper time to go into these questions. When the proper time came, the Government would shed all possible light upon every charge made. Messrs Gibbs and Wakefield remonstrated against the impropriety of Sir George Grey persistently making damaging charges against the Government, while they were still not proven. It was un-English to consider a man guilty before conviction. Mr Macaudrew proposed to amend the clause so as to place the control of Education in Otago in the hands of the Education Board. After considerable discussion, the Treasurer prevailed upon Mr Macandrew to withdraw bis amendment upon promise that the Go-* vernment would introduce a clause placing education throughout the colony in the hands of local boards. j

Upon clause 10 being put, Mr Reid com mented upon three new clauses (28, 29 and 30) to be added to the Bill as a sort of complement to the arrangement between the " Government and Opposition. Those clauses he said bound the Opposition to agree to Provincial Councils not meeting again, and no new contracts being entered upon. But as he understood it, no such arrangement had been made, and he for one would object, and would prefer going back to the former position of parties, and fight the matter out till February. Messrs Stout and Sheehan took similar views of the arrangement, and expressed their determination to resist.

After explanations from Mr Rolleston, Sir Donald McLean, Messrs Fitzherbert, and Montgomery, it appeared that the mis understanding was merely splitting a straw, and the clause was passed without reporting progress as was first demanded by Mr Stout The following clause passed without dis cussion, and the House adjourned at 12.40.

MIDDLE STAR GOLDMINING COM PANY.

An extraordinary meeting of the share holders of the above company was held this afternoon in the Mechanics' Institute for the purpose of passing the necessary resolutions for winding up the company, Stephen E. Hughes, Ksq., in the cbair, who read the advertisement calling the meeting, and was happy to inform the shareholders that the company was not only out of debt, but had a balance of £13 17s. Id. at the bank, besides the crushing plant, steam engine, a quantity of timber, tools, 4c, so that subscribers were not asked to put their hands in their pockets to meet winding-up expenses. It was for the meet ing to Bay whether the company shall be voluntarily wound up or whether they should call up more capital and continue the mine. Mr Hughes moved " That this meeting re quests that the company be voluntarily wound up in accordance with the 112 th clause of the Mining Companies Act of 1872." Seconded by Mr Levy, and carried unani mously. The chairman then moved, and Mr James Watson seconded, " That steps be taken as early a& possible for giving effect to the pre ceding resolution." Carried. The next resolution, " That the surplus funds, after the expenses of winding up have been deducted, be divided pro rata among shareholders who are not indebted to the company." Carried. It was also resolved that the books, vouchers, and documents belonging to the company be left in the custody of the legal manager after the company has been wound up. The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting.

THE FOOTBALL TRIP

(FROM OUR SPECIAL COBBEB-

PONJDENT.J

NELSON.

This day, 9 SO a.m

We could not play at Taranaki, having arrived too late. We have just landed at Nelson for an hour's run.

The majority of the team are much pros trated by sea sickness, but all are in excel lent spirits. Dunnett has been elected captain. The first game will be played at Welling ton to-morrow.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The Hawea did not arrive till 6 p.m. la^t evening, and consequently too late for the match to be played. Great disappointment was felt here, especially as lunch had been prepared, a holiday proclaimed, and every preparation made for the match.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Tairua Crushing. Bets have been made that the Tairua crashing will yield at least twenty ounces to the ton. It is showing up splendidly. They are not picking the stuff, but crushing all kinds. A Smelting Furnace. A small experimental furnace for reducing iron sand has been erected at the Thames, but the engineer last night complained of it as dangerous. The Poverty tribute crushed 35 tons for 115 ozs. 16 dwts. melted gold. The Chance claim trial crushing yielded 9 ozs. 9 dwts. melted gold. The Belfast tribute is not yet finished. They crushed 14 tons for an average of about an ounce.

Sales: Caledonian, £5 12s 6d, £5 15s ; Tairua, 57s 6d, 58s 6d ; A jax, 2s Id ; Era (full share, equal to one-thirtieth of the claim), £10.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent. Thia day. Specimens from Beach and Tokatea. The Union Beach will have a good haul of specimens about 4 o'clock. The Tokatea is looking well; more speci mens.

RUSSELL.

~ r 1 Xl/ 'From our own Correspondent.} f This day. Consign^ I Favourite, Maud, and Fawn, Rtatf >& S Peed7 ell» Colonist, and "P * ™ Thameß; lona, from Northern 200 »>S departures: Ebenezer, with coals '*>/ 'amer Iona» for Auckland, with \r cargo and the following passencers': M«bbib H. Cwletion, J. Herber McMillan, j.

C. Stovin, Hastie, at:d Rose (Inspector- General of Post Offices), and several in the pteerage.

Shipment of Oysters. There seems to be a very brisk trade opened here in the oyster market, large quantities are shipped by the lona for Auck lnnd, consigned to Mr McLean, fishmonger. The Bay Whaling Company's boats started again for the -whaling station yesterday, with every prospect of a successful season.

Captain Farquhar reports schooners Prince Rupert, Christina, Ruby, and Waiwera, load ing timber at Whangaroa for Auckland,

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

PATEA

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. The sale of confiscated lands was very successful, realising £13,500.

WELLINGTON

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Phoebe's Passengars. Sailed—Phoebe, for the Morth. Passen gers—Mrs Whitehouse, Eev. Mr McKee, Messrs Edge, Bright, Graham, Thorab, and Brown. Bronze Coin. A proclamation in the Government Gazette notifies that all copper coin of the United Kingdom in circulation within the colony I shall be decried and called in on the 31st January, 1876. ~A piece of land at Pmsaguir Point mi Preservation Inlet, has been reserved fora lighthouse.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The splendid comedy of "Pygmalion and Galatea" was repeated last evening, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, to an attentive audience. This comedy —in which Miss Carry George represented the character of Galatea, Miss Lizzie Morgan that of Oynesca, and Mr. Lawrence that of Pygmalion—was put upon the stage in a manner that reflects great credit on the management. The story of the play, with its natural associations, was evident throughout to the intelligent listener, and so nicely const-ucted as to admit of some pleasant satire on the habiks of modern society. The scenery, moreover, was in harmony with the author's meaning: in truth, was one of the best representations of the season, and while the management continue to introduce comedies or tragedies similarly instructive and interesting, the theatre will not fail to occupy its true posi tion among the institutions of the city. The dramatic art, when properly applied and in favor of the elevation of the people, must of necessity be of essential service. Had it not been for the drama, Shakespeare, the great poet of humanity, would not have been so universally known. The actor, therefore, deserves gratitude for expounding the mean ing and spirit of Shakespeare's plays in such cnstume, and amid scenic illustrations, furnished by the hand of the artist, as giving a closer idea of the country and the age in which the drama or romance cf history or events, is supposed to take place. The taste for the drama* is universal, though the representation may be almost infinitely varied. ' The beautiful play of the " Lady of Lyons," which is to be represented by particular desire to-night at the Prince of Wales Theatre, is perhaps the best dramatic production from the pen of the late Lord Lytton, whose versatile talents are known by his works to the majority of his countrymen. The " Lady of Lyons" has many high-class passages of true poetic interest, and will yet hold its place in dramatic literature. Ib is one of those performances which are associated with human life and action, and is compre hended within reasonable limits, and by its different phases of character, and variety of incident, this popular drama never wearies an audience. Another advantage also, may be noticed ; it gives pleasure by the exhibi tion of events which come within the under standing of all clear headed persons, and possesses features of love and domestic life with which all but the callous-hearted can sympathize. The " Lady of Lyons," has been witnessed in Auckland on several previous occasions, and its representation has invari ably commai ded a good house, and, judging from the cast of to-night we believe the play will be produced and performed with eminent satisfaction. The beautiful Pauline will be represented by Miss Carry George, an actress who has already, during her brief histrionic labours in this city, won a "local habitation and a name." As " Margaret " was signally successful in Miss George, and as there is a nearnesa of dramatic kin ship between that character and Pauline, it has been reasonably considered that Miss George will realise in her language and act ing, with equal force and beauty, the heroine of Lord Lytton's play. We notice Mrs Searle and Miss Lizzie Bushe will represent the other feminine characters ; and that Messrs. Collier, Burton, Searle, Kingston, Poole, Sweeney, Thornton, and Hill will act in their several parts in this entertaining play : con sequently we feel assured than a goodly as semblage of citizens will be present this evening to witness one of the best dramas of the present century.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

(From Our London Correspondent.) j London, July 27. MR. GLADSTONE ON THE CHURCH

OF ENGLAND.

Mr. Gladstone has published rather a remarkable article in the Contemporary Eevieio with the title of "Is the Church of England worth Preserving ? ' It is in some respects a powerful production. He com mences by a short personal reference. He says:—"As regards ritual, by which I understand the exterior forms of Divine worship, I have never at any time of my life been employed in promoting its exten sion. With regard to the clothing which the Gospel may take to itself, my mind has a large margin of indulgence, if not laxity, both ways." He deprecates the practice of importing into questions concerning the externals of religion the elements of devo tional significance, illustrating this by the controversy as to the eastward position. He argues that ifc may be justified on other grounds, such as that it is fitting that the people should see the acts prescribed by the rubric and has not necessarily any greater doctrinal significance than kneeling at Com munion. If it be said that both parties agree to attach doctrinal significance to the Act, he argues that there are many who hold either that this question should be left alone or that it should be decided upon dry and cold con siderations of law, history and science. It may be, he says, that the continuing union of the Church within herself will not secure without limit the continuing union of the Church with the State, but it is certain that the splitting of the Church will destroy its union with the State, therefore he thinks the late legislation and threatening of penal proeeedinga a mistake as calculated to split up the Church. Admitting that there are within the Church men of the most varying religious beliefs, still there are 15,000.000 people in the land who have not thrown off their allegiance to the Church, and these people, when they speak of it mean the same thing. He looks upon any change as tantamount to the destruction of the church. He reviews the. recent Public Worships Act and its probable effects, and after a reference to the Purchas Judgment, thus lays down the present position of the^ Church :—" 1. The Church of this great nation is worth preserving, and for that end much will be borne. 2. In the existing state of minds and of circumstances preserved it cannot be if we shift its balance of doctrinal expression, be it by an altera tion of the Prayer-book 'either way'in con tested points* or be it by treating rubrical interpretations the members, heretofore

most sharply contested on the basis of 'doctrinal significance.' 3. The more we trust to moral forces and the less to penal proceedings (which are to a considerable ex tent, exclusive one of the other) the better for the establishment and even for the Church. 4. If litigation ia to be continued and to remain within the bounds of safety, Jit is highly requisite that it should be confined to the repression of such, proceedings as really imply unfaithfulness to the national religion. 5. In order that judicial decisions on ceremonial day may habitually enjoy the large measure of authority, finality, and respect, which attaches in general to the sentences of our courts, it is requisite that they should have uniform regard to the rules and results of full historical investigation, and should, if possible, allow to stand over for the future matters insufficiently cleared rather than de cide them upon partial and fragmentary evidence." LADY FRANKLIN. That remarkable woman Lady Franklin has died since I last wrote to you. She was ' remarkable chiefly because of her indomitable perseveranc.e which she displayed in putting forward efforts for the discovery of her hus band's missing Arctic expedition. She was the daughter of a Mr Griffin, and her mother was a Guillemard, a descendant of ,a French refugee family. She was always a great traveller, and, as a child, accompanied her father over the continent. In 1828 the married Captain Frankiin, and accompanied him in his Mediterranean cruises. When Sir John was appointed Governor cf Tasmania, she took the opportunity of visiting all the Australasian colouies, including is'ew Zea land, and in 1844 they returned to England. It was in 1845 that her husband sailed in command of the Erebus and Terror on that memorable expedition which has never been | heard of. During the interval since that date, Lady Franklin visited almost all parts of the world, but her chief energies have been directed towards Arctic research, in aid of which she has given both time and money. The voyage of the Fox, under McClintock, decided the fate of her husband, and, in re cognition of her services, she received the gold medal of the Geographical Society. Although not enjoying the oest of health, Lady Franklin's life was extended much beyond the usual span, and her funeral was attended by some of the most eminent men of thegday.

THE AMERICANS SEND AN INVITA-

TION TO THE QUEEN

The Americans want the Queen —" Vic toria," as they call her —to go over and help them to " cencenniulise" next year. The idea is thoroughly Yankee, and certainly has the merit of originality. The .Agent-General for Canada is cautioning emigrants against going out there in the present state of commerce and trade. He says that to do so just now would be almost criminal and equally disastrous to the emigrants themselves, and tlie interests of Canada. Last week Lord Walter Campbell, son of the Duke of Argyll, was adm'tted a member of the stock- broking

riim of Helberfc, Wagg and Co. The firm will now be called Helbert, Wagg and Campbell. Another of the Princess Louise's brothers-in law is in a firm of corn-dealera, and a third is studying for the bar.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Bank of New Zealand-Buyers, £17 15s. ; eelleis, £18. National Bank—7ls Gd ; buyers, 708. Souto. British Insurance —50a ; buyers, 49d ; sellers, 503. National do—Sellers, 255. New Zealand do- Sellers, £4 2s. Thames Gas 28s. Caledonian I (double)- £5 12s 6d, £5 15s; buyers, £5 103 ; sellers, £5 17d Gd. City of London—Sellers, 41s. Bright Smile —Sellers, 2G3. Union Beach—6Bs, 72s ; buyers, 71 s ; sellers, 755. Otaeo— 4s 9d, ss; sellers, 5s 3d. Tokarea—Buyers, los 6d ; seller?, 14s Gd. Red Quf en—2s 2d, 2a 3d ; sellers, 2s 3d. Tairua—Sellers, 603. Gem—Sellers, Gs. Bismarck —Buyers, Us. Britannia—Buyers, 2s Id.

LATE SHIPPING

EXPORTS

Per Southern C»-os9, for Napier : 3 jacks, 7 bundles ridging, 3 bundles plough; hares, 15 tins paint, 2 kegs naila, 2 cases ironmon gery, 2 cases corrugated iron, 216 sa»h weights, 1 corn crusher, 5 kegs powder, T. and S. Morrin.

It will be seen by advertisement that all claicus against the ship John Rennie must be sent in to the agents, Messrs Cruickshank and Co., by Tuesday next at noon.

The ship Flechero has been laid on by the New Zealand Co. to load for home.

The ship John Beanie has completed the discharge of her JUndon cargo, all but a few tons of iron, We must congratulate Cautaiu Nicholson on delivering his goods in perfect condition. From what we hear, the claims will only be a pound or two, and these are for cases whiih have been short shipped. The bottom tier of salt was put out to-day in as good condition as it waß shippud. Very few vessels can boast of as few breakages as the Jonn Bennie. The captain is at present awaiting instructions from home as to his future movements.

The Parnell and Grafton Football Clubs will hold their final se&nce for this season to-morrow afternoon, in the Metropolitan grouud. As will be seen by the players there's stuff enough for a rattling ginae.: Parnell will be selected from Messrs. King (Captain) Yon Tempsky (2), Tonks (2), Haultain, Abraham, J. Philson, Coti^n, Mowbray, . Gossett, Coates, Eobeffcshaw, Ridings, Woedhouse, and O. M. QuintaJ.j The Grafton champions are Messrs. Whewell, Snodgrass, Ring, Ewen, Beale, Castelli,; Bodle, Green, Mears, W. Jones, Coupland,; Moss, Orchard, Gatland, and White.

TBI EVENING STAR FitIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1875



Tj^YELYN, dark and good-looking, -Li -wishes to carry on a correspondence, with a matrimonial view, with a gentleman in good position. Income tolerable. Carte de Visite and address will: be happily forwarded on receipt of same at " Evelyn,". Post Office. WANTED, a Draper's Assistant, a ■ first hand Saleswoman, and a Boy or apprentice. -«J. M. McLachlan. ANTED, a Dairy of Good Fresh; Butter and Eggs; cash on delivery; highest! price given.—A. Cucksey. Wakefield-street. ANTED, Board and Residence; by two gentlemen, in the vicinity of Parnell; terms must be moderate. — Apply by letter at once to " Duo," office of this paper. WANTED, an experienced Dress-, maker, one who thoroughly understands the machine.—Apply by letter to " BO." Ponsonby Post; Office. AN TED,-for Wangapoua, a Saw .Sharpener.—C. A. Harris. WANTED, three or four respectable1 Men as Lodgers at Mrs Archartf, Albert- Btreet, near Shamrock Hotel. Terms, 17s 6d a week. ANTED, by a young Lady,' recently from Dublin, a few pupils to receive i Lessons on the Pianoforte Guitar, and • Singing.—: Apply for address at office of this paper. ANTED, Tenders from Painters for Painting a House in Graf ton Eoad.— Apply at the office of G. Holdship and Co., Custom house-street X\T ANTED, a Second Cook for a » " Bush Mill.—Apply Union Sash and Door Company. ANTED KNOWN, good price given for good second-hand Corks.—Apply A.D, Stab office. :. ■,■ . . ~ ANTED to SELL, 42 < dozen of Preserved Onions and Carrots, 41b tins, 9d per tin ;7s 6.) dozen.—H. Watjts, Pitt-street. Cheap for people going home. WANTED, an active Lad accustomed to milking, one who understands horses pre erre d.—Apply to " H,» at this office. I



WANTED, a smajt active young Man; one accustomed to the Grocery Busi ness preferred. —Apply to V. Robertson, Grocer, Upper Symonds-street. ANTED, a small Store, or share of one.—Leave address, &c., at this office. WANTED, a GenerarServanW- Apply second cottage in Hobson-street from Victoria-street. WANTED, by a respectable young person, a situation as Machinist or Sales woman.—Apply by letter to MP, at this office. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. WANTED, Buyers for 2,000 new sacks. —Apply at Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass. W "ANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan'fc (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. WANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. AJNT hi) to ft ELL (cheap) White Lead, baivanisert Tuba ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, Ac. >.B.- Dighest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRED a/viAKT, next to Blue P >st, Vicioria-streel. YV^ANTED, a Boatbnilder for Nel- TV an, or i.n Improver, or a, Buy or two accus tomed to iho work or a Partner in an established boatbuilding basin s . full paiticulms at Hannaford'B Registry, Hign-stree-. %kj ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage *» * to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED, JtveryboJy totry 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. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. ! B^~ C juntry Agents wanted. WAITED, 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. Laßoche, Kybor Pass. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cott. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. \fc ANTE D, 6UO tone of Uid » t Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Motal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and «ags ; also, Bottles, Caat-off Clothing, 'Jo., nt HA.TTYK '■'-■ CO.'S London Marino Store, Quick'a Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WAIN TED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGK&, Tailor (late from France find Germany), has commenced business io his new premises, No 82, "Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers nhall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in »11 its branches, executed at the shortest notice. ANTED, orders for Black" Pagete and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. yk; A~N.l.fc,lj i^UWiN, thai i) " * CJoldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, L'oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Bluo Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. TO" ANTED," the gen«wJ~puWic""ibo " « know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl old-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Kod-Kum Felloes, *c, Ac., always on hand A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand JBLOMFIELD, who has exhibited i • Spanish Fowls four times in the last four years and taken three Firat Prizes, will suppJy Eggs at 3s per doz'-n.— Albert Barracks. LU S T, between Newmarket and Symonds-street, a .Tack-plane —By laking it to Mr. Go'ldie's, Gralton Road, the finder will be rewarded T O D.GJK AR A, 348^ TTC. An Emergpnoy Meeting of the above Lodge will be held THIS (Friday) XVEMNG, at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, at 7.30 o'clock. By order. A UCKLAND TEACHERS' ASSOCIA iL TION. The Monthly Meeting of the above will be held In the High School, Symonds-street on SATURDAY next, June 18, at 3 o'clock. Subject for discuesion: "Mr James Martin's pro posal to wind up the Association." "VT O T I C E. , ransom's solutions for damp walls. Owners and occupiers of Damp Brick Buildings should free THOS. KELLY, Slater and Plast rer, Cook-street (rear of Bevage, Coach Painter), who guarantees to keep out the water with the above solutions. -J^ EWMAEKET WEIGH - BRIDGE. JUST RECEIVED, a few cases of APPLES, ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town. G. GRICE. mo CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of the 26th instant for the erection of an Hotel at the Waikato. Labour only. Not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. Plans and specifications at the Royal Oak, Onehunga. T>HOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL NOTICE. . Messrs. HEMOS & HANNA Have much pleasure in informing their friends and the public that their Portrait Studio is now OPEN, j Their Establishment has been carefully fitted up with every convenience for producing a superior class of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in oils, wate colors, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. QUEEN-STREET, CORNER OF WELLESLEY-STREET "WEST, Over Messrs. Hewin's. o c# a ~® J. H. GRATTAN Provides the following articles at the undermentioned rates:— Stewing and Boiling Beef, 3d to 4d Legs of Mut+on, 5d Haunches of Mutton, 4%d Hind-quarters Mutton, 4d Loins of Mutton, 3%d Fore-quarters Mutton, 3d Roast Ribs of Beef, 6d . Roast Sirloins Beof, 7d 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. .;■■ FOR SALE, at Parnell, a new and well-built 4-roomed Verandah Cottage with good well and freehold allotment, from which there is a good view.—Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, a freehold Allotment in * lbert-street, East Newton, 66 feet frontage by 112 deep, with magnifi cent view and a three-roomed Cottage with good well.—Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. EATTaN'S STAE HOTEL, NEWTON. The Best Hollands Gin, 4d per glass Best Jamaica Bum. 2s 6d per bottle Schnapps, 2s 6d per bottle Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle Bedell and Watson's Sparkling Ale, 2s per gallon. , „■ .' . I' ■;, c';./.; jv h. grattan,,/,:• ;■■.,-:,i.;<•■;» Uw B&tnvdv. , i ' " j



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee R. J. De Lias. Stage Manager.. G. W. Collier. LAST NIGHT BUT O3SE of MISS CAEKY GEORGE, And MR. R. W. LAWRENCE. SECOND GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, By express and special desire of numerous influential citizens, Lord Bulwer Lytton's beautiful play, in 5 acts, entitled— THE LADY OP LYONS ! Pauline Deschappelles .. .. Miss Cabby George Claude Melnotte Mr G. W. Collier Colonel Dumas Mr R. W. Lawrence In consequence of the length of the play, it will constitute the evening's entertainment. Great Double Bill for To-morrow (Saturday) night, " Peep Show Man" and "Playing wiih Fire " New Songs by Miss Lizzie Morgan and Emma Rogers. 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. Jfl" EWT 0 N HAL L. B^" "A friend in need is a friend indeed." MONDAY, SEPT. 20, 1875. A GRAND VARIETY CONCERT Will be given by E. C L A I R, Assisted by several Lady and Gentleman Amateurs, in Aid of the WIDOW AND ORPHANS OF THE LATE T. JOHNSON. Doors open at half-past seven o'clock; to commence at eight. Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. E. WOODS, Manager. TySSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto carried on between Messrs. Alexander Mackie and John Taylor, as Timber Merchants, is dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts aue to the firm to be paid without delay to John Tayl< r; all accounts due by the firm will be paid by Mr. "John Taylor, who will, continue to carry on the business. ALEXANDER MACKIE. JOHN TAYLOR. Witness; W. H. Cornell, Solicitor. MELBOUENE CUP. SWEEPSTAKES every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. Persons wishing to secure Tickets Bhould make early application, as the List is fast filling up. m o LET. OFFICE TO LET, in Fort-street, close to Queen stieet.—Apply to Samuel cochrane & son, Auctioneers. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a House and allotment at Newton, '38 x 199, freehold, per manent water supply, fruit trees. Terms, £50 cash, remainder at interest —Apply at the Alexandra Hotel, Durham-street FOX SALE, a six-roomed Cottage within ten minutes walk of the Union Bank; gas laid on in every room. i-toves, tanks, and wash house. Price .£2OO. —Apply at the office of this paper. INKT INK! INK I INK! IN bTi Wanted to sell about 60 dozen Bottles of Good Ink, assorted. Three Shilling Bottles for Is 6d; Pint Bottles only Is per bottle; Half-pints only 6d per bottle.—Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. Bo in time ! NORTH SHORE.—Two excellent Dwelling-houses to Let; a neat Cottage and spacious allotment for Sale.— Oliver Mays. S"~fBAM~BNGIN Jjj- For Sale cheap, 1 C-horse power Steam Engine, vertical; can be seen at work.—W. Vickery, Victoria and Nelson streets. N S A L H, Ex John Rennie and late arrivals— 50 tons Nos. 1 to 3 Clyde Pig Iron (J cases Copper Sheathing—l 4, 16, and 18 oz. 9 coils (200 fathoms each) 3% to i% inch Wire Rope. TO ARRIVE, Per City of Auckland and Columbus— Admiralty Tesled Chain Cables, % to l^inch Admiralty Tested Anchors, 1 to 12 cwt. D. H. McKEKZIE. Custom-house-street, August 31, 1875. DIBLESL BIBLES! BIBLES! EDWARD WAYTE IS now OFFERING hiß CAREFULLY-SELECTED STOCK of FAMILY BIBLES ] At a Reduction of Fifteen Per Cent. \ AST Before making your Purchases, call and see Dores' Celebrated Illustrated Family Bibles Cassell's Illustrated Family Bibles Collins' Illustrated Family Bibles. FAMILY BIBLES From 255. to £15 15s. All Offered at a Reduction of Fifteen i Per Cent. EDWARD WAYTE, 100,~Queen-street. September 15,1875. GRAFTON ROAD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders for the supply of Scoria Ash and Broken Metal, for the above District, will be received by the Secretary, at his office, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, until 4 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, the 23rd instant. STEPHEN B. HUGHES, Chairman. September 17,1875. MOUNT HOBSON NURSERY, KEMUERA. C. T. WREN is prepared to supply for some weeks to come, Shelter and Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Climbers, Plants, &c, fully prepared for late planting. September 17,1875. | «k>. QHIP JOHJS EENNIE. j[l&Hvs3p^ All Claims against the above vessel ZSmjUß^B^ must be rendered in duplicate at our office on or before TUESDAY, the 21st instant, at noon. CRUICKBHANK & CO., Agents, 10, Quern-street, Auckland, 17th Sept., 1875. Tjl X BELLA MAR V— 8,000 sft. PALINGS 4,000 6ft. „ STONE BROS. j^T ~ ~ J c E I will not be Responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Jane Rogers, she having had a separate , provision made for her by me. EDWARD ROGERS. Auckland, September 15,1875. OHEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of the Share holders of this s-ociety willbe held at 7.30 p.m. on Fridoy, the Ist October, 1875, in the Choral Hah", Onehunga. J. D. JACKSON, Secretary. BOARD and RESIDENCE.— Apply to Mrs Cranch, Graham-street. Vp o B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up; to noon on Wednesday, the 22nd instant for the erection of Two_, Double Houses and Six Cottages. . Plans, &c.,!»tmy office, Queen-street. •■(, ; ,:.i :■•'•■ . BDWAKD MAHONBY, "^



pHEAP CLEARING-OUT SALE OP DRAPERY & CLOTHING. H. ATKINS ■ HAS COMMENCED A CLEARING-OUT SALE OF HIS IMMENSE STOCK! THE WHOLE|STOCK IN EVERY DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN PE-MARKED- A REDUCTION OF 12£ to 25 PER CENT. HAS BEEN MADE. TEE 1 dLANCE OF WINTER DMJEBS MATERIALS WILL BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST! FRENCH MEEINOS, WINBEYS, HOMESPUNS, BLACK SILKS, COLOBED SILKS, SILK VELVETS, VELVETEENS, BLACK LUSTRES & MOURNING GOODS, REDUCED 12# TO IS PER CENT! A CHEAP LINE OF BLACK SILK VELVET (MANTLE WIDTH), AT 12s. 6d. PER YARD, WORTH 20s. MANCHESTER GOODS, C csEiEting Shebtiwgs, Quilts, Long Contains, TAble Linex, Huckabacks, and all Furnishing Goods, Reduced 12j to 15 per cent. an overstock op 300 pairs blankets, [ Beduced 12% to 20 per cent. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, FLANNELS, Ac. Beduced 12% to 17J« per cent. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, Ac., At 12)4 to 20 per cent. Reduction. UPWABDS Kjß 3,000 YARDS OV MOSS TRIMMING TO BE CLEARED AT ONE PENNY PER YARD. A VERY HEAVY OVERSTOCK ov CLOTHING, TWEEDS, SHIRTS, L AN GENERAL OUTFITTING, REDUCED 15 TO 20 PER CENT. .' ■: ' ■ '..■'■■■ I N.Bj—The STOCK of CLOTHING has een EE MARKED considerably BELOW WHOLESALE PRICE. ALL GOODS AT THE SAME JeATE OF REDUCTION. *©. THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE The STOCK must be REDUCED some Thousands of Pounda before TAKING4STOCK. H. A T KIN S, (Late Hay? & Honeyman).



DENNES' GREAT " GITT 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 OneTioket. Every Purchaser of 12 boxes ditto, Two Tiokets; 24 boxes, Five Tickets. Every Purchaser of 7 Linen Pocket Handkerchi? fs, Is each, one Ticketr Every Purchaser of 12 ditto, Two Tickets; 24 ditto, Five Tickets. Every Purchaser of a Sewing Machine for casli, value £5 or upwards, Ten Tickets. Every Purchaser of any Goods to the value of 7s, One Ticket; 12s, Two Tickets; 245, Three Tickets, and so on. When 10,000 TICKETS are thus GIVEN AWAY, the MAGNIFICENT GIFTS OF 250 GUINEAS WORTH OF SEWING MACHINES Will be handed over to a Committee to distribute in the usual manner. K8.—1,000 Tickets guaranteed to be given away eaoh month. W. C. DENNES, GEEAT CENTRAL SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. A MUSICAL COMPETITION AND "SPELLING BEE" ENTERTAINMENT Will be given By W. C. Dennes, in the V.M.C.A. Rooms on THURS DAY, the 23rd instant. One Five Guinea .-ewing Machine will be given as a prize to the young lady, under 15, who plays the best piece upon the Piano Only two Pupils from any one School allowed to compete. And one Five Guinea Sewing Machine to the beat speller. Competition in " Spelling Bee" open to all. Intending competitors will please send their names into W. C. Dennes, Great Central Sewing Machine Depot, Queen-street. N.B.—Tickets to be had of Mr fcalter and W. C. Dennes. 6 tickets for 4s, if purchased by Wednesday, 22nd. Q. OO D N E W S! Reduction in tiie Price of Meat.—l have muc; pleasure to inform the public that Legs of Muttc,. are 2d $ Ib. less, and Roast Beef Id. A. DORNWELL. UCKLAND POULTK^ ASSOCIATION. Prizes awarded at the late Show will be paia in fr " at my office, 41. Insurance Buildings, on Friday nex. the 17th inst., between the hours oi 2 and 3 p.m. WM. PERCTVAL, Secretary. Q. O O D NEW S! M. B rITA~R LEY, butcher, WakefieJd-street, begs to thank his many customers and the public generally, for the patronage accordec him during the last seven months, and also to intimate that he intends to Sell, for Cash, the best quality c MEAT at the Lowest Prices, as the BUbioinedLiEi will Bhow :— Steaks, 6d $ 1b Chops, 5d $ ft Fore-quarters Mutton, 3£d Loins Mutton, 3id to 4d Legs of Mutton, 4£d " Roast Beef, 4d to 6d Boiling Beef, 2Jd to 4d. S3T Note the address. !£& TV^EST END CRICKET CLUB. The Postponed Meeting of the above Club will be held TO-MORROW, at 4.30 pm, after practice, on the ground of the Club. ■ ROBT. MASON, ; , Secretary. ry o pain tee s. Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. on Monday next, tue 20th instant, for Painting on board the steamer Wellington, now lying at Queen-street Wharf. Specifications at N.Z.S.S. Co.'s office, Shorty land-street. . ;.• . W. F. WHEELER, ■ Agent. ~M OTICE. — The Trustees of, the -A- ' Karangahape District Board have, with the approval of His Honor the Superintendent, erected a Public Pound at the corner of Gundry and Lichßeld streets, and have duly appointed Mr. Thomas Barnes as Poundkeeper.—By order of the Board, THOMAS BARNES, Chairman. x _ T> uYAL ALBERT, L.0.L., No. 2. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above will be held in the Lodgeroom, V.M.C.A., on FRIDAY Evening, 17th instaujt, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. -, I. Every member is requested to attend. , By order of the W. M. POE SALE OR LEASE a Wool * Scouring Establishment, with good Store, Dwelling-house, and all buildings requisite lor carry ing on a large business.—For further particulars, apply to H. Partington, House and Land vAgent, Queen-street. . ■~..-. npO~~LEf] on very easy terms, _L Blacksmith's Shop, with all the principal tools and requisites.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street., . ' MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, At 16.30 o'clock Sharp. G, W. BINNEY "ITT^ILL sell at his auction mart as T T above, on account of whom it may concern, The Hull and Furniture of the : Schooner TAWERA, 55 tons, as she lies above high water mark, on the West Coast, 12 miles northward of Kaipura Heads. Terms—Cash; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. SPRING GOODS IN BOOTS AND SHoilb. E. & H. ISAACS J HAVE been favoured with instrajß tions to dispose of, by auction, at their rooms, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, r. , •-,.. :: ■; 11 TRUNKS of the above Reasonable Goods, just landed in splendid Older. . ■:'. • Further particulars in Monday's issue. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER .20. HOUSEHO LD FURN I"TUEI. subscribers will sell at theinirt, I Fort-street, on Monday next, the 20th instant, at 11 O'clock, . ~:,; GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SAMUEL GOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. mtoiO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1873-4-5. GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, LOCKETS, CHAINS, BROOCHES, EARRINGS," , SEWING MACHINES, &0., ' &c, Ac. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr. Neu m-gbit^ Pawnbeoker, Queen-street, to sell-on Monday next, the 20lh insiaijt &i 11 o cluck, UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, as-pet*^ , Evening Star of the IMh and ISth instant, , ~, ~. n