The prisoner here asked the witness several questions, with the object of shewing that the money was not witness' at all, and so no charge could be made out of attempting to defraud him. On being advised to reserve his defence, prisoner said he did not mean to reserve any thing in this case. It was not the witness who advanced the money at all. Sergeant O'Connor was re-calied and denied that the endorsement on the bill was his signature. There was no other Jeremiab O'Connor in Auckland. .Neil Campbell gave similar evidence with reference to his signature. ANOTHER CHARGE. The same prisoner w*s then, charged with forging a receipt for £5 Is 6d, with intent to defraud Emma B. Wells. Mrs Wells deposed : I am a widow, keep ing a shop in Wyndham-street. I know the prisoner. In June and July last he was in the habit of getting groceries from me, and ran a monthly account. I presented him his account on the Ist July for goods supplied dnring June. He did not pay it. lam aware that he afterwards left the police, and heard he was leaving the colony by the brig Moa I took a boat and went to see him on board the vessel, which was then lying in the stream. I asked him for the account, and he laughed at me. He said he had paid it, and called the captain to see a woman who wanted two payments. He shewed me a receipt. The account produced is that which I presented on the Ist July. The signatures on it are not mine, and I did not put the stamp on. It is not anything like my signa ture. Prisoner reserved his defence. His Worship the Mayor said all the cases had bepn clearly proved, and he was com mitted to take his trial at the Criminal Ses sions of the Supreme Court. The ptisoner said he had two witnesses in this case, and wished to know if he would be able to summons them. He was answered in the affirmative. This was all the business.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRES PONDENT.J

WELLINGTON.

This day

Disqualification. The Disqualification Committee hare re ported that the private sale of 80,000 acres of confiscated swamp land to Mr Thomas Russell was irregular, and that the Hon. Mr Taylor's participation therein was a breach of the Disqualification Act in spirit if not in letter. They also report that the sale of 144,000 acres in the province of Wellington to Mr Studho.me, lateM.H.R., is without legal sanction, and also a breach of the spirit of the Disqualification Act. On the purchase of the Ororua block of 22, SOO acres, in which the Hon. Mr Campbell is concerned, the report states that a member of the Legislature was shewn by Dr. Pollen's evidence to have been personally engaged in the negotiation, and the trans action is condemned. Upon the land transactions between Mr William Buckland and the Government, the report states that although the Solicitor - General does not think the Act applies, as the sales were effected nf.t during the sittings of the Assembly, but in the recess, the committee after careful consideration have to report that whatever the strict legal and technical view of the case may be, the spirit and intention of the Act have been departed from. They recommend an amendment to the Act so as to distinctly include land transactions, and to prevent any agreement between Government and members involving the payment of money from taking place, whether in the recess or duriDg the session, without the express sanction of the Legislature. Auckland Petitions. The Petitions Committee reported un favourably on the petition for the release of the boy White from the Training Ship. Land Transfer Blunder.

In the House, in reply to Mr Reeves, Major Atkinson explained that the blunder in the issue of a title to certain Piako lands to Mr Russell in which the surveys overlapped, arose from the land having been acquired before the settlement of the colony, and changed hands several times since. He did not think there had been any false declaration, but everything was straightforward.

Poverty Bay Roads. Mr W. Kelly's motion for the laying-off of all necessary roads in Poverty Bay district was aereed to, the Government stating the matter had already been taken into con sideration.)

LAST NIGHT.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

This day,

The House re-assembled at 7.30 p.m.

The second reading of Mr Reid's Employ ment of Pemales Act Amendment Bill was carried by 31 to 25.

Registration of Electors- Considerable discussion ensued on the Registration of Electors Act Amendment Bill, the second reading of which was moved by Mr Stewart. It provides that clerks of Municipal Corporations, Highway Boards, etc., should prepare lists of rate payers within their respective district and forward the same to the Registration Officer of the electoral district in which they are situated, who shall treat them as lists of claimants! to vote ; to prevent "a person being placed on the list against his will the same is to be omitted on an application being received from the person. The mover pointed out the benefit likely to arise from an amendment in the law of registration, and asked that it might be treated in a friendly spirit. The following members supported the Bill: Messrs Luckie, Webb, Bowen, Cuthbertson, Atkinson, and White. Mr Sheehan would rather wait a year than pass a law which must prove crude.

Mr May objected to the bill, as it did not provide for qualification of lodgers, and threw additional work on road boards, which had at present quite sufficient to occupy them. He should vote against second reading. Mr Pyke hoped the bill would be with drawn.

Mr Harrison said a large number of Chinese would be given a right which they did not possess under the Constitution Act. The second reading was carried on the voices.

Gold Duty. sir George Grey moved the second reading of the Gold Duty Abolition Bill. Considerable discussion ensued. Mr. Buckland considered the tax excep tional, but said it wouid be suicidal to remit it.

Mr. Wakefield supported the tax. Mr. Bsstian and Mr. O'Neill said the bill was opposed by the Government, and Mr. isrown s amendment was thrown out by 27 to 28. lJ_ Ik T, oL- She Pherd's Gold Duty Abolition A L «°* •' whlch provided for reducing gold 28 to 1481XPenCe an ounce, was throw out by The House adjourned at 1.30 p.m.

AMATEUR CONCERT.

An amateur concert of a vary phasing character, in aid of the Percsford Church Building Fund, was held last evening in tho adjoining hall, in which the Sibbath services are held, 'the Rev Warlow > avies opened tue proc-edir g. with a fow remarks on the posiiion and prospects of the charc>, and said he believed that every member, even to the children, rendered every possible assist mco towards their new chur h; and ho believed that, ere long, they would be fee from pecuniary ; nxiety, ard in tbe new year their beautiful cmrch would be opened free of d bt. He was phased to add, in r*sp ct of the conceit, that lhe sneers were chuflyof iheir o»n choir, a»d composed of their own tdent. He h<ned 'hat everyone present would enjoy a pleasant evening. Mr -. J. Lambe>t presided at the harmo nium, and Mr Baxter conducted. The programme con sisted of several glees, duets, and ballads. Mr i_»mbert opened with selections of mu:-ic whiuh were rendered in that musician's best manner. Mr Howard sang

"The Friend of the Brave" very acß'P r-ably The duet of " The Klower Gatherers."a ■ ret'y rusti- ballad full of the no-try of nature, was sivee.ly sung by the nibses 'Varbro.ks.andrightlypraisid. MhnHo-ardgave 'The Gh.sy 'a Life is a Joyous Life" in excellent style, and was loudly cheered ; and, iv company with her sister Miss Kate Howard, gave "My Pretty Page in a manner which awoke the enthusiasm of the audience. This was decidedly the gem of the evening, 'fhe sisters were loudly re-demanded, and gave in reply "Brightly O'er the Sea" Miss X Howard was also encored in Hon. Mrs Norton's pathetic ballad "Wc Pray for Those at Sea " Miss Burton and Miss Annie Barton sang Glover's duett, " The Elfin Call" in a most effective manner, and were loudly applauded Miss Annie Barton also sang the song " Chau'y," and accompanied herself on the piano very pleasingly. Miss Cooper, a youni? lady whose musical gift has won for her a local reputation sang " We'd Better Bide a Wee," in a pretty, plaintive manner, but the song was not exactly in Miss Cooper's line (at least so thought our critic); the piano and concertina duet, was one of the bet perlormances of the evening ; the piano by Miss Dobson and the concertina by Mr. Cousins. This joint performance was delightful and shewed that Miss Dobson was a practiced hand and held sovereign , sway over the keys of the piano lrom which she evoked the sweetest; strains. "Maniac Tom" was sung by Mr Baxter, but who evidently required a little training in order to the more seemly govern ment of the v. ice. Tho choir gave ' When Sappho I'uned the Lyre," '"De3o ate is the Dwelling of Morna" and "The Red Cross Knight" in a very pleasing and generally correct manner. Mr and Mrs Baxter gave the duett " A bailor Sighs," very credit ably. The concert closed with the National Anthem PRINCS OF WALES THEATRE. The pretty commedietta of a " Happy Pair," and the gorgeous burlesque of " iienilworth," which on the two previous nights proved so -.ceeotab-'e to alarge portion of citizens, were received with equal favour last night Miss Carry George and Mr Lawrence were the life of the preceding piece, and pourtrayed those little varities of disposition which belong to poor human nature, and which may be termed, domestic clouds, which,whtn they pass let in the free light.like sunshine after rain. Such little things take amazingly with persons, even those who see in them reflec.ions of tuemsehes. The acting of Miss Carry George was graceful'and attractive, and excited frequent bursts of delight; whiie the pleasant interlusions of Mr Lawrence were perfect and not over-strained. The comedietta throughout was a natural piece of acting The well-wrought burlesque, of one of the finest novels in the language, was represented with its comic and grotesque asuDciations, in a munner which justly won applause. We h-»Te noticed it previously, and need only s-»y that the ladies and gentlemen were exceedingly happy in their delineations ; the songs and local hits wera pointed, but not splendid, haloed with the radiance of good humour, and passing sweet to the palate. The acting of Miss Clara Stephenson, was of the first water, and Kave vitality to the piece, while JVliss Morgan, Miss Patty' Hoi', and the other ladies aided considerably towards its success. Mr. Collier seemed to under >tand tha masculine character of the virgin queen, and exercised characteristic muscular force; while Messrs. Lawrence, Burton, Sea.le, Sweeny and others consuninj'ited their several tastes with crediUble skill. The music was good and the scenery, as before stated, h ghly creditable to the modest painter This eveuing. the fine play by Sheridan. " School for Scandal,'' will be represented, in which Miss Carry Geurge will appear as Lady Teazle, Mr. Lawrence as Charles Surface and Miss ICogers as Maria.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day,

The creditors of the Bright Smile are trying to reason with the directors, but the latter are obdurate, and defy the bank. It is hoped the pumps will be set agoing again without loss of time if other claims have to take it in hand.

There is good gold shewing in the drive of the Exchange Company's mine.

General Matters- The annual flower show is to be held hero next month.

The butchers have nof; followed the ex ample of the milksellers, but have reduced the price of meat. The Borough Council is getting big and want to go in for a Town Hall. It is not thought necessary at present, when the Go vernment building (Warden's Court) is avail able, and other suitable buildings at nominal rentals.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Nothing has turned up as to who stole the amalgam from the Tokatea Company. The Royal Oak manager states that there has been obtained 20 pounds of good picked stone since last report. The leader is im proving and the wiDze down 26 feet. They have on hand 35 tons quartz and 50 lbs speci mens.

Ihe Union Beach mine manager reports the winze down to a depth of 65 feet. He has taken out an additional 20 lbs of speci mens making the total number on hand 301 lbs which is now being crushed at the Whakaroa battery. Ihe leader is over two feet, and the country good. The Tokatea manager reports 120 lbs. picked stone and specimens from the Siege of Paris level since last week, these, with 30 lbs on hand, were sent to the mill yesterday.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Passengers per lona

Arrived— lona, from the North,

Departure — lona, for Auckland, with a cargo of stock, gum, and oysters. Passen gers- Mrs Stewart, Mrs Kydd and daughter, Miss Maxwell, Miss Kennedy, Messrs Rose, Inspector-General of Post-offices, G. Redfern, Scott, Logan, Adamson, T. S. Cott, Green way, D. Kydd, Burleigh, Graham, Badcock, Meriman, Bushnell, and two in the steerage.

GISBORNE.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

A great row is said to be pending re the Waikato swamp business. Mr O'Meara, surveyor here, has received a mandamus from the Chairman of Committee at Welling ton, requiring his immediate presence there. Mr O'Meara is most reluctant to go, large Burveys for the Lands Court for January next requiring his constant attention. The Pretty Jane sailed for Napier this morning. There is a Btrong N.W. wind blowing.

PORT CHALMERS.

[From our own Correspondent.) This day,

"Wretched State of a Ship. The ship Invercargill, from Glasgow, arrived in a wretched Banintary condition. There were 66 cases of measles during the passage. Whooping cough and bronchitis were also prevalent. There are 50 cases of whooping cough and two of bronchitis under treatment now. Nine deaths occurred ; one adult of phetuses, one infant of bronchitis; 7 of diarrhoea. The ship is ordered into quar antine.

Frightful Accident. A shocking accident occurred last evening to a carter named John Stumbles. His horse bolted, and the dray passed over his body and legs, smashing the left thigh and leg and otherwise indicting injuries which it is feared will be fatal.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day.

C. J. C Weights

The following are the weights for the C. J. C. Handicap :—Tarn, 9st. 71b. ; Casta way, 9st. 51bs. ; TempletolQ, 9st. ; Rory O'More, 9st. 21bs.; Guy Fawkes, Bst. ; Her cules, 7st. lllbs.; Tadmor, 7st^ 71bs. ; Kan

olph, 7st. ; Kauri, 6st. lllbs. ; The Chief, 6st. 91bs. ; Certainty, colt, 6st. 91bs. ; Satan ella, 6st. 71bs ; Nectar, 6st. 71bs. ; Pinga were, 6st. 61 bs. ; Blair Athol, 6st. 71bs.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day, Bradshaw's Guide.

First number of Dalgletsh and Reid's Bradshaw's guide to JSew Zealand i*. just published It contains the time tables and fares of all the railways, steamers and coaches in the colony, and a variety of other information.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.} Tbis day. Frightful Disease on an Immigrant

Ship. The ship Invercargill, 1246 tons, Captain Peacock, from Greenock, July 2, has arrived. Mr Mprrisson, tide-surveyor, accompanied by Dr Drysdal proceeded down the harbour to clearfjthe ship, on arriving alongside it ap peared from the official statement by Captain Peacok that 50 cases ofjwhooping cough were raging. The vessel was at once ordered to hoist the foul flag and await the decision of the Board of Health. She brings 436 souls. During the passage there have been eight deaths, and four births, seven deaths were those of children, one adult, seaman. The cases are described as follows: Bron chitis 1, phthisis 1, diarrhoea 6. During the voyage 66 cases of measles have occurred, the last on the 3rd inst.

WANGANUI.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. Drowning Case. James Nelson, aged about 35 years, fell off the Corporation wharf at 12.15 to-day in a lit, and was drowned. He was seen to fall over, but sank at once. A heavy current was running at the time, and attempts to recover the body have so far failed, deceased was at one time a seafaring man, and known in Auckland and Wellington. He had given tip tho sea life on account of being subject to fits.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] 'I hursday. Accident—The Don Juan.

Mr. Nome, rector of the High School, met with an accident last evening by which he broke his left arm between the elbow and the shoulder. ~

The surveyors appointed to repoit on the condition of the Don Juan have eiven in their report, which fully sustains that pre viously made, and declares the ship utterly unseaworthy. Further proceedings are stayed in the meantime.

DEPARTURE OF THE ENGLISH MAIL.

The R.M. s.s. Macgregor left at two o'clock this afternoon for San Francisco via Honolulu with the English Maii. She takes the follow ing passengers in addition to those booked through from Sydney, whicb appear elsewhere: Passengers : Saloon : Mr and Mrs Howden and three children, Mrs Hieklesbsrougb, Mr and Mrs Taylor and three children. Mr and Mrs R. M. Robertssn and three children and servant; Messrs John Samuel, Hon. James Williamson, T. P. Tiffin, H. Morris, J. Fraser, J. Cargill Steerage : Messrs Park ingson, Phillips, Eva, Johns, Conway, Bett, McGill, Bain.

PERAM ULATORS.

(To the Editor or n Kvenikg Ftak.) Sir, —I wish through you* valuable paper, t<> thtnk Or. Kenderdine for his kiDd ■■ ff r to li luidite the amount of costs incurred by me in connect'on with the recent rerambulator cases. Yoimelf, Str, and the public are wed aware that Dr. Kenderdine is one of the most liberal men in Aucklard; in cases of real distress he is always ready to lend a helping hand. But in my case I must demve him of the blessedness of giving, as I am in a position to buy reran* buUtors and pay crurt expense-! without miss ing the amount very much. What I dtd say in court wh«n explaining the al.s nre of my wife was, that th<. offending machine was sent, to auction to be fold to the highest bidder to raise mor_ey to pay expenses &c, and not that J was compel'ed to do so, but that I chose so to do. Hr. there is one thing tou omitted in your report of ihese cases ; the magistrates sug gested t-> the police that ihey sbeuld use some discretion in cases of this kind; that th«ie shoul'i be allowances made for peraml.ul_it-.rs e»rly in the day, and in parts of the footpath where not overcrowded. I remain your_>, _c, Sept. 29th. 1575. James Badcliffe.

The Famous Diary.

We continue to receive letters from in dignant operators in the late attempt to decipher f1 om our invisible ink the names of the persons enrolled in the now famous diary. One lady correspondent, who we fear must have scorched her little fingers in the attempt, is Very severe. She sends us a parched fragment, and writes :— " Having tested the enclosed piece of paper according to your directions, we find it a delusion, we must, therefore, suppose that one or both of your names must appear very often in that very interesting young lady's diary." Another calls us a " naughty, naughty man for deceiving the public," and sends us another bit of scorched paper covered with salt, as if other people's failures proved anything against us. We have received some communications b.f a coarse nature, bereft of humour, but we will give credit to the sender of a newspaper as having really paid us off with gennine fun. He carefully folded a paper so as to expose the blank space, addressed it to the proprietors of this journal, stamped it, and sent it thus exposed through the post office ; and, on the blank space he had pasted an ex tract from our imprint, so the paragraph read: " The naughty, naugbty men. Here are their names :—

George McCullagh Reed, of flt. George's Bay, Henry Brett, of Parnell, EVENING STAR Effects of Salt and Fire! The joke having now had its run, we think the subject may be withdrawn. We the rather incline to this from the fact that what was meant as harmless fun has been coarsely imitated and made the vehicle for the dissemination of blackguardism, and names have been scattered about by rumour for which there have been no foundation whatever. Such must be the result of servile imitation, when there is neither gfenius to conceive nor taßte to control and direct.

THE SCANDAL AGAINST AUCKLAND FOOTBALL TEAM.

We do not often hear of a public journal making such a gross and unfounded charge, as that which the Dunedin Evening Star in its issue of the 23rd instant, makes against the Auckland Pootball team The following is the paragraph : The whole , performance would have been highly* success- j ful had it not been for the scandalous be haviour of some members of the Dunedin and Auckland football teams, under whose " patronage " last night's programme was played. These individuals conducted themselves in a most abominable manner, actually two or three times bringing the actors to a standstill, and causing Mr Bates to appeal for less interruption. The lessees should have had them turned out of the building, and the next time Messrs Steele and Keogh seek patronage, we should advise them to obtain that of people a shade removed from low blackguardism. It is satifactbry to see that the Auckland players have received an emphatic exculpa tion from several citizens of Dunedin who were present, at the disturbance. While fully convinced that the charge is one that is shared in by no respectable person in Dunedin. We cannot be surprised at tho unfairness " only a shade removed from low blackguardism" which permitted such a

statement to appear in a public journal without due previous investigation.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Bank of >ew Zealaud—Sellers, £18. Caledonian (donble) £5 ; sellers, Jt"s 53. Bright Smile—2s, 3s, 2s 7<), 2s 9d. South British Insurance —51s ; sellers, 51s. .National bank Sellers, 7ls. City of London - Sellers, 32s 6d. Cure-13s 9d j buyers, 13s ; sellers, 14s 6d. Union Beach—7oa ; buyers, 68s 6d ; sel lers, 725, Tokatea—Sellers, 14s 6d. Piide of Tokatea- Buyers, 2s 3d ; sellers, 2a 6d. Bismarck —Sellers, lis Gd.

LATE SHIPPING.

EXPORTS. Per Macgregor for Honolulu (shipped at Auckland) : 1 case, 2 bales, 1 case boots, 180 coils rope, 50 sacks oats, 85 boxes soap. Eor San Francisco : 12 bales fungus, 50 casks oatmeal, 50 sacks do, 2 cases plants, 2 boxes beeche-de mer, 1 case ferns.—Jno. Eeid, agent A.S.N. Co. Per barque Ash burton for New Caledonia : 280 head cattle, and 2 horses. The ship Jno. Rennie leaves for San Fran cisco on Tuesday next. The schooner Charybdis brings 57,000 feet baulk timber and some sundries from Wangaroa. The schooner Peerless brings a cargo o GO,OOO feet timber from Mercury Bay. The barquo /ishburton cleared to-day for New Caledonia with a cargo of cattle. She is to sail a3 soon as her livestock are on board. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Napier, this day. Tho Southern Cross left for Auckland at 5.15 p.m. yesterday.

THE EVENING STAR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1875



S V<J y°U been to the'Oity Hall! me first annual customers' benefit! iwenty.four lines at 30 per cent, reduction, andmttft &d™rt ™mmt over the leader k 'i l6 reductions. All the goods there C atf d»" on view and marked in plain fISL? HoJ°J ay & G«Kck's. Carpets, for ell /' T d door Im^1 m^ »t reduced price; for caah for two weeks only at the City Hall sSaSE&S5 Wk-230j *-**"



rniiORNTON, SMITH, k EIRTH'S X PRICES CUKRK-xT (Wholkhale) :— Sacks. lOOlbs. 501t_s "Crown Brand" Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. per ton 13 10 0 14 0 0 14 7 6 T. S F. Canterbury F10u.% do 11 10 0 12 0 0 12 7 6 Seconds Flour, do 10 0 0 Sharps, do G 17 6 Bran, do 6 5 0 Fowl Wheat, per bushel, 4s 3d to 4s 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable —Terms Cash. Auckland. October 1, 1875.



and bags not returnable —'lerms Cash. Auckland. October 1, 1875. LESSONS given in Leather Work and Wax Flowers at Miss Holder's Ladies' Collegp, Hobson-street ATEBLOU QUADRANT Board ing and Day School, conducted by Mrs Norman-The Fourtu Quarter of the year will com mence, on Monday, 4th October. WANTED, a rough Carpenter for the country.—Apply at the Union Sash and Door Factory. W" ANTED to LET, a comfortable Unfurnished Eoom, -with fire-place.—For address, apply at this oillce. W~~A^TEI>, a Man and Wife to manage an Hotel.—Apply to R. Graham, High-street. WANTED, an experienced Plough man.—Apply at once to R. Graham, High street. W~ANTED, a Girl about 14 or 15. Apply at the lona Boarding House. Hobson street, o posite Western Academy. AM'ED Built, a Chimney at the Royal George Hotel, Newmarket (labour only) —Apply, not later than Monday, to Henry X cane. ' W& NTED to Purchase a Business in which a large capital is not required.— Reply by letter, "Spero," office of this paper. WA NTED, two good Joiners for a country job.—Appl} at once to W. J. Marks, 74, Chapel-street. ANTED, a lad for the shop.— Apply to Gee and Potter, Grey-street. ANTED, respectable Widow, with several young children preferred, for an easy Retail Business, very short hours ; wages .£3O to £60, and good house; no experience required — Apply by letter " CB," Stab office. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 16.—Apply to Mrs. McLellan, Spring Cottage, Parnell Rise. WANTED, a Housemaid and Waiteress.—Apply at the Custom-houee Hotel, Fort-street. ANTED, the Business Men of Auckland to know that 1 unch or Dinner at . Riordan's Hotel arid Restaurant, compihhiß— Soups, Fish, Entrees, Joints, and Pastry, One shilling. WANTED immediately, a Nurse Girl.—Apply two doors above the Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Shoemaker for Whan gapoua.—C. A. Harris. ANTED to LET, a Boom, fur nished or unfurnished, with fire-place and private entrance.—For address apply at this office. WAJNTED at once, a Cooper for a Brewery In the country.—-Apply at the Albert Brewery.



WANTED, 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. WANTED, a few respectable single men as Lodgers, bedroom to themselves, with or with or without board, at Mrs. Day's, known as Wheeler's Boarding House, near Lome-street Hall. Terms moderate. ' ANTED, Tenders for work in the Mount Eden Highway District. Particulars to be seen at the Toll-house.—R. TJdy, Secretary ANTED, to SELL, a five-roomed House and large allotment, freehold, with fruit trees, and permanent water supply, at Newton. Terms, £50 cash, balance at interest.—Apply at the Alexandra Hotel, Durham-street: WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan _ (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan h eon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. A N T KD, Buyers for Cheap Paper hangings. To m-ke room for further ship ment, I am determined to SeU 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-streete, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. WANTED Known, that the best Hollands Gin, large bottles, 4s ; small ditto, 2s 9d; Ale, per half-pint, 2d; largo bottle Schnapps, 4s 6d.—J. H. Grattan, Star Hotel, Newton. WANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGER, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in 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 shall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made 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 cost. Music and other Binding dpne in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. m ANTED KNOWN, that D ■' v i_.oi.nrE is prepared to sapply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Includingl; Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad! Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- T, »■•-- -wrt Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac., &c., at the lo.v-i; roarkat priw, at hi* Yard, Custom-house tract. —



WANTED KNOWN, Dry storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'a (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. %&J AiVi-ifiD, tne gwnwai puonc it " ™ Ittiow that W. KIRBY, corner of yueen anc VVaic«aoid-.)iic i .-ta, has on sale:—_>ewc»stle Oo». wholesale and _c....1), at die lowest raies. Bricfc Lime, Sand, Sheila, TUeB, lron-birk Shafts, »poke«, and Red-xrivi Felloe*. -%c, '«c., always on lu»n«; A large .mtip.v of the best Newcastle Cok« nnw^Ti hat. WANTE ■■, k very body to try KUi man's Celebrated Roval Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, ftc. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. *»* Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, ■Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Ac., Queen-street. ty* Country Agents wanted. gggj ift, AJN i IS Li. oOU wn.. of • :•_. • * Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, heat,, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c., at BATTYE 4( CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ■ ***_,&. I7OK TARANAKI, JPEm, JL nelson, picton. wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, and Hokitika.] SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain Wheei/eb, will leave the Onehunga "Wharf on SATURDAY, 9th instant. 16th October—TAUPO ) 25th „ -HAWEA Vas above Ist November TAUPO J Eor freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, • 25, Queen-street. T>UTTER! BUTTER ! BUTTER! Butters are down in price ! Splendid Fresh Butter Is 4d _) 11.; Double Rose Salt Butter, Is _) lb; Can terbury Cheese, 9d ■_ lb ; Pure Lard. lOd _> lb ; Real Dairy-fed Pork, fresh and salt; Pastry Butter, 8d "$ lb ; a large supply of Fresh Eggs and Bacon at very low prices, at Fen ton's Market, corner of Queen-street, next Ilemus' Star Boot Shop. OBEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of the Share holders of this S-ociety will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Fridoy, the Ist October, 1875, in the Choral Hall, Onehunga. J. D. JACKSON, Secretary. T7ILEMENTARY SINGING CLASS. MR. J BROWN will commence a New Class at the warehouse of J. Brown and Son's, on MONDAY evening, the 4th October, at 7 o'clock. Terms, 5s per quarter in advance. TS IT TRUE 1 Yes 'we are making Good Tweed Suits to measure from £2. —Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon. SALISBURY HOUSE, MOUNT ALBERT. Mrs. John Mason's Pupils will resume their studies en Monday, 4th instai't. First-class accommodation for Boarders. Terms very moderate. MELBaUENE CUP. SWEEPSTAKES eve.-y Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. Persons wishing to secure Tickets should make early application, as the List is fast filling up. Ijluß -ALE, (cheap), a large lot of Splendid Coats, Trowsers and Vests will be old at a very low price To-night 1 To-nigbt! at Ihe Pantheon, 198 Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. "J^T O T I C E. The Pawnhroking Establishment of Mr. Neumegen, Queen-street, will be CLOSED from "Wednesday evening, 29th instant, until Saturday evening, the 2nd October. L. H. NEUMEGEN. ly/TAKKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND. For Sale, a well finished five-roomed Cottage, with good water and every convenience, situated in Eden Terrace, nice garden, &c. Terms easy. For Sale, at Mount Albert, a thoroughly well fur nished Family Residence, containing 7 lofty rooms, with bathroom and every convenience, together with two acres of rich volcanic land, all cleared and laid out in garden, orchard, and paddock, never failing supply of water, and within hali-a-minnte's walk of the 'Bus four times a day. For Sale, in the Karangahape Road, a good five room»d House on allotment 33 x 100, good weU, &c , leasehold, with ten years to run. Price, £45. The house can be removed at the end of term. For Sale, 140 acres of fair land at Mangawai Price, 5s an acre. 20 acres of good Kauri bush, re mainder fern. For Sale. Land in the Waikato, £1 an acre. For Sale, several first-class Farms near town, in thorough working order, from £5 to £25 an acre. For Sale, Eggs of all kinds, from Prize Fowls, 10s and 20s per dozen. f3TLand and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. ' r. c. grelTnwoojd, auctioneer, house. laisd. and general commission agent, Market House. QHOICE Q.OODS YOB. TH_ SPRING Ss STOKER TRADE. W. RATTRAY Has much pleasure in announcing that he hu OPENED, Ex j' Flechero,' 'John Ronnie,' and other late arrivals, HIS USUAL BHIPMENTS 0- NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS FOR TH_ PRESENT SEASON, Which have beenVsarefully bought in the bestEHGiisH and Foreign HousES.Jand will be SOLD AT MOST MODERATE PRICES. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. &g- FOURTH GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT! The unprecedented success which h«s attended the Fashionable Entertainments during the p-esen' s ason has Induced th- management to produce the bri.iiant Comedy of tue " School for Scaniial" fo ■ This Kv«nng only, with a complete and powf-rful cas'. Every opportunity has been erulinced io render ti..e prisentition complete iv every detail. THIS (FRID .V) EVENING, The performing will consist of Brin Uey Sheridan _ Comedy, in five acts, entitled— SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL Lady Teaz'e. Miss Carry Ger>r«e. Charles Surface, Mr. Lawrence ; Maria, Miss Rogers TO-MORROW (Saturday), 2nd October -MACBETH, With all the Original Music. 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. 8~~ OOTS ! BOOTS ! — Ladies' Kid Boots (sewn), 4s 6d, 5b 6d, 6s 6d. A new and superior Stock of Boots and Shoes at equally low prices, at D. MoPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road Newton. E.—The price of Horse A™ Shoeing from this date will be, for cash, ONE SHILLING per set less than previously chorged ; also all kinds of Smith's Work done at low katks, at K. M. HEIGHToN'S, Lontion Shoeing Forge, Pitt street, top of Grey-street — 3Lt July, 1875. 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, wate colors, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. QUEEN-STREET, CORNER OF WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, Over Messrs. Hewln's. ■*T 0 T~ ICE. Our Warehouse will be CLOSKD on Thursday, SOth September, and Friday, Ist October L. P. NaT HAN & CO. TDEDUCTION IN MEAT. I have Lowered my price of Legs of Mutton %c\. per lb. J. H. GRATTAN, Star Butchery. ASZARD AND ANDREWS, OPPOSITE Catholic Chapel, Wyndham-street, (And at Bombay), Begs to acquaint their friends and the public that they have opened a BRANCH STOKE in Buchanan- Buildings, Wyndham-street, opposite the Chapel, as a Provision and General Grocery store. Having a large Country connection, they, with confidence, recommend their Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Ba<!on, etc., to the public Please call and judge for yourselves By keeping Prime Articles, and Selling for Cash at th-- lowest possible remunerative prices, they hope to merit a share of puhic patronage. BARLOW'S niRCUS. Preliminary Notice. The above Company have arrived in Auckland per Hero, and will shortly appear. AST See future Advertisements and Bills. W. CLARK, Agent. PSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, near Onehunga.—Mrs. Lewis' Pupils will reassemble on Monday, 4th October, 1875. SWEEPSTAKES on the Melbourne Cup to-night at the City Club Hotel. OST, on Sunday last, on the Mount Eden Road, a Child's Black Capa—Whoever will bring the same to the office of this paper shall be , rewarded. - LOST, yesterday, five £1 notes of the Union B_nk.—The finder will be rewarded on returning them to the office of this paper. F~ OUND, a.Parcel containing a dress and other articles—The owner can have the same by paying expenses.—Apply at this office. FOR SaLE, a Shop and Dwelling complete, in Newmarket, on easy terms. — Apply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen-street SHORTLAJND HOUSE, Shortland Crescent.-Mrs Hardens Pupils will re-ass^ible on Monday, 4th October. Dancing Class on Friday, Bth October. Members arerequested to send in then names during the week. T»-rms, £1 Is in advance. The Misses Anstie.'s Pupils will re-assemble on Monday next, 4th October. ISS HILL'S Pupils will resume their studies on Monday, October 4, Hobson s(r--et. HOUSE CARPENTERS.— Tenders for the erection of a Villa at Ponsonby (timber supplied). Plans to be seen up to Monday, at noon, at my office.—W. F. Hammond, Architect, Shortland-street PONSuNBY. —A six-roomed House with good conveniences, near the Church. Price £350.-Apply to W. F. Hammond, Shortland street. BOARD and hesidence. —Required two or three Boarders in a private house, pleasantly _>i_uated at CoUege Hill and within anjeasy distance from Queen-street. —Cards at Evans and McDermott's, Photographers,*'opposite Albert Hotel. J\ E V 0 N P OUT. FO R SAL E, The following Valuable Freehold Properties :— A large and comfortable Villa Residence, recently painted Ac, situated at the foot of the Flagstaff Hill, within three minutes walk of the Devonport Wharf, with on« acre of rich volcanic soil, planted with ornamental trees, and neaUy 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 ihe foot of "heep Mount, securely fence- with post and rail and thorn hedge. 4% acres at back of Sheep Mount, fenced, and under cultivation. For particulars, apply to Samuel Cochrane & son. Auctioneers. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR bCHOOL, PARNELL. The next Quarter begins on Monday, 4th October. JaS. ADaM>, 8.A., Head Master. ; EWMARRET IRONMONGERY AND TINSMITH BUSINESS, The undersigned is prepared to execute all kindsjof Tinware u.t the shortest notice Repairs promptly attended to. G. GRICE, Late Witheford. 0~~ Ni S A L *, Ex John Rennie, A Shipment of Sinclair's IRISH HAMS and BACON in prime condition. H. B. MORTON. OVAL GEORGE HOT..L, NEWMARKET. The above Hotel has been enlarged and fitted up regardless of expense. First-class accommodation to the public. Wines and Spirits, &c, of the bsst brands. N.B.— Good stabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, Proprietor. UCKLAND MODEL TRAINIjnG SCHOOL, Choral Hall, Symonds-street. phonetic shorthand. A course of Lessons in"this subject, to be conducted by Rev. E. Browne, on Monday and Thursday even ings, at 7 o'clock, will be commenced on Monday evening, 4th October. Terms for course, Half-a-guinea. NOTICE. —A choice assortment of New Spring and Summer Tweeds is now opened out at the Pantheon. . rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. ot Saturday, the 2nd October, for the Erection and completion of a Block of Brick Buildings on the Old Supreme Court site, Queen-Btreet. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-Btreet, on and after the 20th instant.



F(E SAI'E, .several Fupericr Allot ments at Ponsonhy, Bouth Newton, and ISorth *hAis\ 200 acreß of first-class Land adjoin tosrfta T-wnsbipcf Toketoka with deep water froitaaeto the Great Northern Wairo». nJ.J, r*wir •Iso, 180 «cr»s of pood L_nd on the Omsru Block, between Tofc»tofea and Matak< he. . An.i 800 acres of superior Land, with _&» a c eet rniini-jg through it, on the Okabu Block Kai; ava. All of which will be sola at a very low pi ice. , Apply to hs? soppET> No. 8, Qu en street. E'~ ;nniskillen loyal orange I LODGE, NO. 3. The regular Monthly Meeting will be held Jn the Young Men's Rooms, Wollesley-street, on HKIDAX, October 1 1875. Visiting Brethren are Invited to attend. By order of the W M. FOR SALE, at Cox's Creek, 6 acres of good Farm Land, fronting the harbour. Price, jellO.—T. M. Lennox. Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a really good and com pact Farm of 197 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 JOHJS SOPPf/TT, No 8, Queen-street. IDIBLES 1 BIBLES ! BIBLES ! EDWARD WAYTE IS now OFFERING his CAREFULLY-SELECTED STOCK of FAMILY BIBLES At a Reduction of Fifteen Per Cent. p^- Before making your Purchases, call and sea Dores' Celebrated niustrated Family Bibles Cassell's Illustrated Family Bibles Collins* Illnstrated Family Bibles. FAMILY BIBLES From 255. to £15155. All Offered at a Redaction of Fifteen Per Cent. edwarTwayte, _100, Queen-street. September 15,1875. C. GREEN WOO D, • MARKET HOUSE, Auckland. „.I.l_ AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER HOUSE LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION . AGENT. Produce, &c, received for Pale, and stored free of charge Auction Sales undertaken in any part of the City or Province. Poultry, Fancy Birds, Produce, &c., sold by auction every Friday at 11 o'clock, and every Saturday at 2 o'clock, Trees, Shrubs, Plants, Poultry, and any Goods with which the may be favoured. Attention is called to the unusual facility offered for the Display of Goods, Furniture, Trees, Shrubs 3 &c, consigned for sale. House and Property List always on view. T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice Is hereby given that the Half-yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will bfrbeMl in the Banking-house, in Auckland, pn TUESDAY, the 26th 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 of a Director, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. ' D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, September 15, 1875. ___, STANDARD FIRE AKD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. " - t~~ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. T^-ELSON- STREET. FOR SALE—Freehold Allotment and Three Cottages, all in good order, and well let. SAMUEL COCHRANE.& SON. Land Agents, Fort-street. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. A GOODS TRAIN 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. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5. LARGE SALE OF SHIP'S STORES, Ex Carisbrooke Castle. E. & H. ISAACS \\TILL sell at their rooms on the IT above date, a Large Parcel, consisting of Be«f. Pork. F;our Bread, Preserved Meats, &a, &c. Full particulars in to-morrow's issue. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, At 12 O'Clock. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS, SPECULATORS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF DESIRABLE HOUSEHOLD AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY KNOWN AS THAT OF THE LATE WILLIAM • HOBfcON, ESQ, HOBSON, COOK & NELSON-STREETS. UNfUrVALL.ED OPPOETTJKIT V OF ACQUIRING FREEHOLDS IN THE HEART OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BINNEY, FAVORED "with instructions from Captain Henry Burton, will sell by auction, on the ground, on Wednesday, the 13th October, at 12 o'clock, the following splendid properties :— Hobson and Cook-streets : 13 Building Allotments. Very Superior 12-roomed Dwelling - house, Coach-house, Stable, &c, and Section on which same are situate. Nelson-street : 7 Building Allotments. This Is a chance rarely to be met with for persons to acquire Freeholds In the <;ity, so close to the main centres of population, with all the advantages of the suburbs. Among others which this properj poßesesse-. are tne following:— The construction of the Graving Dock on the re claimed ground at the foot of Hobs-on-sir-et; tire 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 comple tion, —alike point to the certainty of an increase in value of the properties Immediately in the neighbour hood of these Improvements. While the outlay of capital on other works for the benefit of the Port of Auckland must result iv making Hobson-street (from its superior elevation and improved gradient-) the principal outlet for the Immense traffic to be created and sustained by really reproductive works such as the above have in other places proved themselves to be. ■ _ The property must in a few years, from its superior natural advantages, rival, if n«t excel, in value that of Queen-street, and the lucky possessor will then obtain, annually a sum equivalent to the fee simple of to-day; and not least, the very liberal terms offered by the vendor enable the energetic pushing man of business; with limited capital, successfully to compete with others of larger means. To sum up, as an investment this offers all the prize, with none of the risks of mining speculation. The Block is sub-divided, so as to give section holders the advantage of a double frontage wherever possible. Lithographic Plans of the property may be obtained at the office of the Auctioneer, where apian on a large scale is on view. Luncheon provided.