-T^TSTBrisbanefand Pyen, belonging to stoPP^.f'en bound for Hongkong.— I wSSckedalarge party of China- Tbe W t TTeirs Gates on the sth instant, and 10611 A nine horses and one Chinaman, who fftbree spear wounds, and is not expected to live-

WRECK IN THE SOUTH SEAS. \ ■ Tnrnip of the mission barque ,2fim2& *"■*-.«> «» .British d *to you for public information, that on S y £ Ist of August, while lying off :3 on at Leone Bay, west end of Lutuila, o mnTn Group, I discovered a vessel bottom ™d to secure all information respecting X that could be obtained, I proceeded with fhewhalebcat to within thirty feet of the k The following will describe what I VteC.'—A vessel bottom up, about 65 or 70 S!. Wthe keel, not coppered ; a false keel, fcnilt of several thicknesses, about ten •nahes deep, portions of which, from Jim mainmast forward, knocked away /T think by the sea), as the fastenings „ere still standing uninjured ; i udder un binned • bottom black, clean and clear of SWeed'or grass; apparently new ; a long heeled vessel, with the forefoot low m the water • her heel acting as a vane, She was Won to the sea. Wind S.E., strong, sharp trade sea ; position of cross-bearings of Tatuila, seven miles south of Leone Bay. The wreck was surrounded by sharks, which followed my boat back to the ship. I could not discern any spars or rigging attached to the wreck,but this does not necessarily imply that they were not there, as the sea was breaking heavily over the wreck."

ARRIVAL OF MISSION SCHOONER SOUTHERN CROSS.

The Melanesian mission schooner Southern Cross, Captain Jacobs, arrived at Sydney on the 11th from a cruise principally among the Solomon Group. She is six months out from Auckland. She is last from Norfolk Island, September 28, from her second cruise to the islands. Sailed lor Sydney on Ist October. Had variable winds acrosp, with two hard blows from the eastward. Spoke the Stanley, schooner, at Moy, Shepherd Island, after labour, July 23; and Mystery, schooner, off Ulawa, on August 10th. Passengers- Rev. J. Selwyn, Mrs Selwyn. three chil dren and nnrse, and four native females The Southern Cross btings the Rev. J. R Selwyn and a party of Melanesian converts. Ten of these are to be confi'med by the Bishop of Sydney. The missionary party will remain in Sydney about three weeks. Mr. Selwyn will visit the different Sunday schools which have contributed to the Mela nesian mission fund, and give some account of the mission.

The Torres Straits Mail

ME. COLLIE,

A vast deal of mystery hovers around the disappearance ©f Mr Alexander Collie, and many people affect to believe that he Las nor. even quitted the shores of England, nnd in justification of this belief they state that, only as late as August 9, both he and his brother William were seen in the ciry in a cab together. The prosecution, it is moreover asserted, did not exercise any surveillance over the two defendants, for immediately they were bailed the services of the detective force were dispensed with—a proceeding not ÜBually adopted with regard to bailed persons, the detectives being invariably re tained where the cases are serious. A detec tive has, since Sir Thomas White granted the warrant for his apprehension, proceeded to Spain, where it is suspected that Alex ander has sought refuge, but up .to the present time no tidings whatever of him have been officially received.

BRUTALITIES IN SPAIN,

The telegrams report that the Alfonsists are cannonading the citadel of Sco d'Urgel with good effect. The Carlists, on the other iand, are keeping up a heavy fire from the tower and citadel, causing conflagrations in several parts of the town. Savalls, Alvarez, and Dorregary are said to be approaching Seod'Urgel. A royaldeoree was published at Madrid on August 14, summonning the recently-ordered levy of 100,000 men to join their regiments before the end of October next. The price to be paid for exemption from military service is fixed at S,OOO reals. The London Carlißt Committee publish a despatch which they have received from Tolossa, asserting that torture ha 3 been applied by the Madrid authorities to one of the vendors of the Cuartel Real (Carlist official journal), in order to discover the printer's name, the Cuartel Real being printed at Madrid in spite of the Alfonsist police. It is stated that, after bribery was tried in vain, the prisoner was fed on salt and left to die of thirst.

TERRIBLE CRIMES IN INDIA. The appalling features of East Indian crime are disclosed in the recent reports of the Cal cutta Criminal Court, from which the Pall Mall Gazette has eelected several cases : —ln Ct_ttack a woman draws a child aside, takes the silver bracelets from her arms, and flings the little victim into a tank, on the surface of-which the body is found a few days after ward. In Behar a man strangles a boy nine years old for the sake of his silver bracelets and gold earrings, and throws the corpse into » sugar plantation. At Moorshedabad, Chamboo robs a child aged five and drops her into a deep and rapid part of the river. At Benares a fellow entices a bey twelve years old into his house, and there outs his throat in order to get possession of his silver bracelets, while a friend looks on and mildly expostulates, but neither seriously interferes nor gives information to the police. Another takes a neighbor's son into the fields, Wider pretence of helping him to fly a kite, thsre strangles him with his waistcloth, and strips him of the trashy trinkets with which he was adorned. Yet another conducts a boy aged nine to witness a religious pro cession, but, passing near a ditch, suddenly tnrows him down, partially strangles him, tears the silver ornaments from his arms and «et, and flings him into the ditch, Which is fortunately dry, and where ne is found before life is quite extinct, ny the promise of a melon, Leela inveigles Deebee Dee, seven years of age, from his father's house, brains him with a hoe, and puries his turban and trinkets in a field, leav ing the body where it had fallen, and where it was found by the anxious father. This murderer, like the others, on being charged With the crime, at once confessed his guilt, TOt pleaded, as an extenuating circumstance, that he was prompted by an evil spirit. A woman holds a little girl under water until Bhe is drowned, the temptation being a silver coDar of the weight of two rupees. Two Women one evening ask a child eight years Wd to come to them on the morrow for some wilt, and, when she eagerly arrives, the one Holds her while the other passes a rope Hrand her neck, and pulls it till the breath has led. The body was speedily round in the midst of some tall grass Hear the house, and the spoils consisted °fa silver collar weighing four rupees. A woman of Tipperah was engaged in eook lng her food, when, according to her own •eceunt, a child not above six years old came toddling up to her. Suddenly a thick dark ness enveloped her, and a voice sounded in m 'ears, bidding her strangle her little JMitor. Thereupon she seized the child by S v at and the darkness passed away. mjf i •_" Ug a hole in the floor of her houso W i the body therein» a^er taking off the ££_ « Uelesß ornaments. A girl, aged nine, "erselt recently betrothed, drown 3 her play fotiH^ VX a Bhallow watercourse, while a boy arteen years old leads in play a youthful wmpamon to the edge of a tank, smashes his imL a mt» P°BBeßßes himself of the EL orn? ments ' and then lay» crime at "woom of a neighbour.

DISTRICT COURT.-This.

Day.

RYAN BHLL AND CO V. DANIEL RYAN. Mr. Kissling for plaintiff This was a claim for £21 18s. balance of account. William Thomas James Bell one of the plaintiffs proved the debt which was for goods supplied. Judgement for plaintiff, costs £5 9s. A LINABURY V. MICHAEL DALY. Mr. W. Coleman for plaintiff. This was a ckim for £24 0s 9d for drapery goods supplied, and which sum was still owing. Judgment for plaintiff, costs £5 23. JAMFS HALYDAY V. JOHN'OUILDTNG. Mr. Coleman for plaiiniff. Claim £20 14s. Judgment for plaintiff, costs £4 13s. MESSRS ERASER AND TINNE V. A. ROBERTSON. Claim £61 18s 2d goods. Mr. Kissling for plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff, costs £5 14s. Defended Causes. s. brooking v. henry ellis.

Claim £45 15s. for services rendered. Mr Hesketh for plaintiff, and Mr Brook field for defendant.

On the application of Mr Heskeththis case was adjourned until the 22nd of November. EDWARD M'MAN US V. WILLIAM L. ROTH.

This was an action for damages laid at £100, for false imprisonment. Mr. Rees appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Joy for defendant.

Mr. Rees opened the case at considerable length and proceeded to call witnesses. Edward McManus, plaintiff in the case, deposed that he was duly apprenticed to Mr. William Both, to lenrn the business of a cabinet-maker. On the Queen's birthday of the present year, he and his fellow apprentice. Alexander Maclean, went to the theatre on the evening of that day, and on returning, they were refussd admittance into the house by Mr. Roth. On the 25 th May, he and' Maclean again went to Mr Roth's and again were refused ; nor were they allowed to have their usual breakfast. Went to Mr Hesketh, and in consequence of Mr Hesketh's advice, they called the next day at Mr Roth's hous.e of business; saw Mr Roth, and asked him if he was prepared to open the door to his in door apprentices. Mr Roth replied, he would open the door, and we were to follow him. We followed him to tbe police station when Mr Roth came out with Sergeant Sanderson, and said "here they are." The sergeant asked them in, and when in the guard,room he searched them. Neither Mr Roth or Sergeant Sanderson had hold of them, only moral hold, Sanderson asked another con stable for the warrant, which it was alleged was in the hands of Detective Grace.

His Honor : Then they were the children of Roth, (wrath), but became the children of Grace.

Mr P.,ees : They were treated as the child ren of wrath, and without grace were locked up in the cells all night. Plaintiff continued : They were brought before the police the next morning, and he (M'Manus) was sent to Mount Eden for a month.

This case was not concluded at the time of the adjournment of the Court, and as there were about ten witnesses to be examined, the case w Till probably occupy the Court all day. (Left sitting.)

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN (From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrival of the Drover.

Arrived : Brig Drover from Newcastle, ! New South Waies, with a cargo of coal. She is just a fortnight out. When off the coast of New South Wales, met a series of water spouts, one of which carried away the top mast. Crushings. The Shotover tribute, Dohb and party, crushed 13 tons for 26 ozs 13 dwts. The Golden Spur tribute, Craig and party, crushed 3 tons for 6 ozs 5 dwts. The Cure had a few pounds of specimens this morning. The general crushing is looking splendid. Had 900 ozs amalgam for the last week's crushing although the usual average is only 600 ozs. Tairua. The manager of the Golden Arrow, in opening out on the reef, about 30 feet east of the first workings, got a splendid payable show of gold in a reef four or five feet thick, believed to be a continuation of the Tairua Company's reef. Tbe manager has pegged off a machine site. —The National Tunnel is being pushed forward.—The Gem has good prospects at the bottom of the winze, and the Star of the South got satisfactory prospects from the trial taken from the out crop.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON. Per Press Telegram Agency. Saturday. Boating Sessions. The boating season opened this afternoon, with a procession of about 20 boats and 69 members, as under :—Star, 11 boats, 42 men ; Wellington, 4 boats, 11 men ; Telegraph, 1 boat, 5 men; Queens Gwn, 4 boats, 11 men. Mr Snow was appointed Commodore, and Mr Wakefield Secretary.

WANGANUI.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Saturday, Death of an old Settler.

Mr Thomas 1 owell, a merchant and old settler of Wanganui, died last night, aged 68 He had been suffering for months from the effects of an upset from an buggy.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Saturday,

Suicide of a Mariner. Captain Smith, of the barque Coquette of the Village, committed suicide this morning. The mate found him dead in his berth, with a bullet-hole in his temple. Pecuniary diffi culties are the supposed cause.

FIRE IN WEST QUEEN-STREET.

Exactly at eight o'clock on Sunday morning, the fire-bells, one after another, roused the sleepers of the city to the thought of fire. On looking out, smoke was seen issuing from a building in West Queen-street, at the comer of Mill lane, in the occupation of a person named Ryan. • The smoke was first observed by a neighbour, who immediately cried "Fire!" In the Bpace of five minutes, the. street was literally crowded with the people. Mr Gallagher, the provincial turn cock, was promptly on the spot, and at once made the necessary arrangements.for shower ing the full force of the water on the blazing part. Soon after the outbreak, Mr Superinten dent Hughes and the majority of the mem bers of the fire brigade were on the spot; Mr Inspector Broham and a number of the police arrived at the same time. The fire, by this time, however, was Bubdued, mainly|through the exertions of Mr.Crowther and his men. Mr Airey, who lives near, was also very active, from the first, and by ascending the roof promptly, was able to do much towards checking the fire. The fire brigade attached a hose to the fire - plug at the Waitemata Hotel, and by a plen tiful supply of water soon extinguished every - trace of fire. From the time of the outbreak to the entire suppression of the fire only twenty minutes elapsed. We never, on any previous occasion, witnessed such promptitude, and great credit is due alike to the brigade, the police, and to Mr Crowther and Mr Airey for their immediate assistance which alone prevented what would have been a most disastrous fire.

Trial Trip of the s.s. Welling ton.

The steamship Wellington, which has been altered as described in a recent issue of the Star, made her trial trip to-day. She started at 2.15 p.m. The Company bad issued tickets of invitation to about 100 persons. Mr. Burne, the Chairman of the Company, was on boatd, and is to take the chair at the luncheon. Mr. Nancarrow, the Government Inspector, has his eve on the machinery, but it defies hostile "criticism. Among the visitors are Captain JDaldy, of the Harbour Board, Mr Wheeler (Auckland agent of the Company), Mr. Hill, Collector of Customs, Mr. T. Henderson, of the Union Steam Company, Captains Clayton and Tilley, Marine Surveyors, F. L. Prime, Esq., Mayor, Mr. W. Lodder, manager A.S.P. Co., the various contractors, and the representatives of the principal firms.

Per "Star" Carrier Pigeon

Off North Hfad.

The machinery is working well. 251bs pressure of steam gave 73 revolutions, with a speed of 12 knots. The result is very satis factory.

AIREC!

The performances cf Airec and the members of the Combination Troupe oa Saturday evening wore cqmlly successful as on the previous occisiorii;. Airec went through his .serial evolution-- to the wonder ar.d delight of nil persons ; resent. The card and hit tricks, and ventrikqui.in o; Professor Jacobs,, were much applauded ; the majority » eing Ihe i-aine as those perfouxied by Dr. i-ilvester. The songs and hornpipe dance of Mr Alexander were fleeted in tho mo:.o satisfactoi y maimer; but ih« 'Demon shadow pi«-tomine," wa-5 perhaps the crowning peifm-inance of the evening, 'lie troupe will rc-n en on Wednes day evening jp the Lome-street Hall, on which occasion the shadow pa_;ton_i_ie with other new things, will be repealed, including a great gift distribution

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Bank of N.Z.—Sellers, £18. National Bank- Sellers, 72s Gd. South British Insurance, 50s ; buyers, 49s ; sellers, 50s. Daily Southern Cross— Sellers, £7. Caledonian (double)— £5 10s, £5 7s Gd ; buyers, £5 5s ; sellers, £5 10s ggC.own Princess 5s l AJZ.:'JJJ&A' WJLJ3 Cure—Buyers, ISs 6d ; sellers, 19s Gd. Queen of May—Buyers, 10s (>d. Union Beach—7os ; buyers, 70s. ; sellers, Bismarck— Sellers, 13s. 735.

WANGANUI.

(Ter Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

A. "Wos-iaa Commits Suicide

The Supreme Court opened to-day. Only one criminal case Pegina v. Coldins, late clerk of Eoxton tramway, for embezzlement. The Grand Jury brought in no bill, and the case dropped. It is considered the tramway accounts were kept in a very loose manner. The wife of a carpenter named Hughes committed suicide by drowning in the river ou Sunday morning.

She had been in a desponding state for some time, but was thought quite sane.

She leaves one child two years old,

SNIDER RIFLES!

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sik, —I am glad to see by this morning's Herald that someone has at last drawn atten tion to the defects of the new rifles. "Grumbler's" remarks are all, as he says, worthy of attention, and I hope some steps will soon be taken to thoroughly test tbe Sniders, and bring about some satisfactory arrangement before the colonial firing takes place. Should the talked-of review not take place on the 9th of November I would suggest a match on that day (if not sooner) for the purpose fairly testing them. Let 10 or 12 or more (if convenient) of the best shots be chosen, and allowed to draw their old Enfield, choosing those they have been use to, and fire a match with them and tde Snider, shot for shot with each, say 15 shots with each rifle at 400, 500, and 000 yards. Every man would of course do his best for his own satisfaction, and nothing could be a better guide to the Government in fixing the minimum number of points for choice of Colonial representatives than the result of this match. lam sure there are few who do not regret the change in the arms, and would not willingly take back their old Enfields.—l am, &c, Another Grumbler.

ELLERSLIE SPORTS.

The entries for the Birthday Cup, the Pedestrian Handicap, to come off at Ellerslie Gardens on the 9th November, the birthday of H. tt.H. the Prince of Wales, closed on Saturday night at the Exchange Hotel. Twenty-nin e competitors have sent in their names—several more than were expected. 'I he follo w i n g i a the list: George Waite, Thames ■ John Barrow, Ohinemuri ; C. T W. Barton, Ngaruawahia ; D. Malone, Pan mure; B. Thompson, Newmarket; J. Bradley, Auckland; W. Regan, Coromandel; King Hedley, Grahamstown ; J. M. Russell, Auckland'; Robert H. Duder, North Shore ; W. Patterson, Otahuhu ; E. Ellis, Auckland ; W. Macmillan, Auckland ; A. Kelly, Auck land ; R. Brennan, Anckland; George Saunders, Auckland; J. H. Coates, Auck land J. Maclean, Auckland; A. Good Auckland ; Neil Whisker, ; Anckland ; T. Joughin, Three Kings ; G. Jennings, Auck land ; John Rendwick, Auckland ; A. Mans field, Auckland ; James Regan, Auckland ; F. W. Merriman, Auckland ; Engdne Dono van, Auckland; E. O'Hare, Auckland; Thomas Sheehan, Auckland. The handicap will have no light task in bringing this lot together, as quite half of them are runners of whose powers little or nothing is known. It is expected that the starts will be made public by Saturday next. The 100 yards course will be roped off so that no competitor can intefere with another.

THB JBVENING STAR MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1875.



UNION BEAi H GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED), COROMANDEL. Wanted, for the above Mine, a first-class General Smith—Apply, by letter, to GEORGE HANNEY, Mine Manager. Coromandel, October 23,1875. MULES.— Wanted those having one or two Mnles to dispose of to communicate with " WA," office of this paper. O UPHOLSTERERS.—Wanted a good hand.—Apply at T. and H. Cooke's Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply Mrs. Dornwell, Upper Queen-street, near Belcher's Store. WANTED to LET, for a term, a four-roomed Cottage opposite Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street; rent, 12s.—Apply to James Blaikie, on the premises. ANTED to SELL, in the City, a good five-roomed House, let for 20s. a week, with freehold allotment. Price, £200.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. WANTED, a Housemaid; refer ences required.—Apply to Mrs. Geo. W. Binney, top of Upper Queen-street. WANTED, an experienced Nurse maid; must have good references. —Apply for address at this office. ANTED to LET, a House and Shop, with gas and shop fixtures complete, at the corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets, Auck land. —Apply to C. Madden, Hobson-street. WANTED, a strong Youth, one accustomed to riding—Apply to George Raynes, Butcher:, Parnell Rise. ■ ANTED, a first-class Bag Maker. Apply to Bill and Fenton.



WAITED Known to Laundresses and others wantiDg Clothes Mangled, to call at William Way's, Coal and Firewood Merchant, Abercrombie-street; any long distance bundles will be called for and delivered at, the shortest notice. Note the address : Win. Way, Abercrombie-street. ANTED to SELL, a House and three acres good land at Onehunga, orchard, garden, &c, in good order. Price, £175.—Apply to Mr, Jackson, Onehunga; or to Mr. Ryan, Painter, Upper Syinonds-street TX7ANTED to LET, a small Cottage. V T Apply to Mr. Rogers, foot of Grey-street. WANTED, a situation as Manager or Cleric by a competent man.—Address, " PQR," Popt-oflico, Onehunga WANT-.D, by a young lady recently arrived in the col* ny, a situation as com panion and assistant toa lady in ali household duties, and also in tho instruction of young children if re quired. Applications may be made to Mr. Lusk, at Provincial Treasury. ANTED, a Boy about 16 or 17 years of age.—Apply at Brittain's, Baker, Shortland-street, W~ ANTED, for the Thames, a General Servant; no children; must be a good laundress; references required.—Apply at Wynyard House on Thursday next, between 10 and 12 o clock. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Buchanan, North Shore. ANTED, a General Servant; must be a good Cook and Laundress. —Apply to Mrs. Kissling, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. WANTED to SELL, a first-class * " five-roomed Residence.in Nelson-street.quite new. with freehold allotment, excellent w»ll of wnt r etc P ice _G;.50 This property is only a few minutes walk from ttje Union Bank.— J. M. i_ennox, EBtat'J Ag nt Auckland TtTA^TcJi> Known, that the best V T Hollands Cm. larpcbottles; 4b ; small ditto, 2s '.id ; Ale, per half-pint, 2d ; larg« bottle Schnapps, 4s ___— ,T. IT. Crattan, Star Hotel. Newton. ANTE 1 1, h verybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may bo seen on applica tion. V Solo Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. nf Country Agents wanted. WANTED" KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber. Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sanhes, Mouldings, &c , at the lowest pofsiblo prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders all .nded to with despatch. \\f ANTED to sell a good Four f ''' roomed Home in Edinburgh-street, with a Wge freeholl allotment. All laid oat in orchard, with plum, poach, pear, apple, cherry, lem"n, vinei. and quiace.— all in full bearing. P/ice, _6160.— J. M Lennox, estate agent. Auckland. W "ANTED Known, that 8. Faulso is pre; arcd to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to r_ ensure fri m £i 14_0daTweerl Fashionnblf) Suit, wniranttd well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers from Ms Oil.—H. F l (JLAO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, &c WANTED, a situation as Purser or Supercargo on board a st'-amer.—Apply by letter, stating terms, &c , to "ABC," office of this paper. W~ ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 158 warranted shrunk. —The Pantheon, 108, Queen-street. TI7ANTED, Persons travelling by T V Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure O rattan'b (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to a-;. ■ WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. WANTED KNOWN; that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Star office. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evenihg Stab Office, Wyndham jtreet. A JN TED Known, that the cheapest and best way to he properly clothed, ia 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; ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ~\%! . AJNX iS I>. 60U tone of Old v v Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, _c, at BATTYE •*_ CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED, Wanted, Wanted, the Public to know that I intend to sell off for One Month only, at nearly cost price:—2lb tins of Salmon, Is Gd ; lib tins. Od; Sardines, 6d ; Cornflour, 5d '13 ll», 4s Od ft dozen lbs; Candles, 10% d $ ft; Cayenne Pepper, Od "_ bottle, 5s _3 dozen ; Pint Salad Oil, lid "_ bottle, half-pints 7d; Black Currant and Raspberry Jam, 7d •_ ft by the jar; Scented Hair Oil, large bottles, only 8d qj. bottle, worth Is ; Rini mel's Soap, 2d "_ cake ; large bars of Almond Soap only 7d ■_ bar; Anchovies. 8d 33 bottle; 60 sets of Shoe Brushes from 2s to 4s 6d 3? set; about 20 dozen Scrubbing Brushes at 10s $ dozen ; Epsom Salts, 6d per dozen packets, Ss _t b x of 71bs ; 100 doz. assorted Teapots cheap ; 50 dozen Meat Dishes from Od to 3s each ; 80 dozen Cups and Saucers ; Cut Wine Glasses, 8s Gd 3p dozen ; Children's China Mugs, with nam< s on them, 8s Od and 0s $ dozen ; 60 duzen Pudding Basins from 3d to Is 8d each ; Keiller's Marmalade, only lOd _ tin ; 20 dozen Children's Straw Hat« only 8d each ; Babies' Shirts, 7d each ; Children's Scurls, 4d; good Boot Laces, yard long, 4d 39 dozen, 3s per gross ; Children's Pole Combs, 3d and 4d each ; Glass Egg Cups, 2d each, Is 8d per dozen ; Salt Cellars, Is 8d per dozen ; Children's Boots, 3s Cd 3g pair; 20 dozen Paint Brushes, Bd, Is, and Is Gd each; 18 doz. Glass Butter Dishes, Sugar Basins, and Cream Jugs, cheap; Preserved Ginger, 5s 6d; 2ft bottles of Prunes only 2s 9d $ bottle, two for 5s ; about 100 dozen Dolls, for presents, from 2d to 15s each; Ladies' Fancj Collars, Od each; Ladies', Paper Cuffs, 4d 39 dozen pairs ; Linen Collars, Is 6d 39 dozen; Linen Cuffs, 1b 39 dozen pairs ; large bottles of Blue Black Ink, Is 3d 39 bottle, 118 '"$ dozen ; large bottles of Black Ink, Is 39 bottle, 9s 39 dozen ; half-pint bottles of Ink only 6d ; 38 pairs of assorted Lustres to be sold cheap ; and a variety of other articles very cheap. Be in time, and don't all come at once !—Apply to H. WATTS, General Dealer in all kinds of Goods, Pitt-street. J am Jars, 3s 39 set of six. -rammtiurn mwi in— ———-——————— ___—_— 10.0. F.M. U., A.D., PARNELL LODGE. j. « &. The Members of the above Lodge 'I _c J-are re(iuested to assemble at the f.Pj (JJ/S i Lodgeroom, Parnell, TO-MORROW t- % __cd\ (Tuesday), at 2 30 p.m , for the GmJhw^,. purpose of attending the Funeral mi I . I Vs of our late Brother R. Gratten. ,'• ,V V mm Other Lodges are respectfully H£—ii . ' ' « i "§>'hxvited to attend. WllflMSW Ee Salia : White Gloves «»a Black (Signed), P.G. INGLIS, Parnell Lodge. .ftM-Tim. L..«);nl%ffln,.J «i'-*-*_—H"»™w™W-_uiimu«k»'tli.i u_ji—i___i.iiiiiff.fl—mif O_M %ft# ffi *£j* SSm V_r THE Brethren of the undermentioned Lodges are particularly requested to attend the Funeral of Bro. Gratten TO-MORROW Afternoon. Brethren will meet at the Masonic Hotel, at three o'clock, iv full Masonic regalia W. R. ROBTNSON, W.M., Lodge Ara. J. H. BURROWS. W.M., United Service. H. G. HAYWARD, W.M., Waitemata. M. NIOCOL. W.M., St. Andrew. W. H. SKINJNJER, W.M., Prince of Wales. Ny i... B___-_--------B----g-a-B-_erß-___a_M_____Si -pvISSOLUTION OP PARTNFBSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned, as Receiving and Forwarding Agents, is this day DISSOLVED b' mutual consent PET KR BR AM WELL, GERALD E. FLOWER. Witness—FRANCES ROWB. Auckland. October 25,1875. N.B.—The business will for the future be carried on by the undersigned. PETBB BRAMWELL. WILLIAM J. OER of Graham street, please call at Star office T ODGE ST. ANDREW, 418, S.C. The regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodgeroom. Masonic Hotel THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, 25th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited to,attend. By order of R.W.M., JNO. MARSHALL, P. Secretary. October 25,1873. ;(*,



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee.. .. .. R. J. DeLiag. Staffe Manager.. G. W. ColUer. GRAND RE-OPENING NIGHT, THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, Ee-engagcment of the Talented Artiste, MISS CARRY GEORGE And the Dramatic Company for SIX NIGHTS ONLY! First production in Auckland of the mystical drama, in three acts, entitled — PAUST AND MARGUERITE; Or, MEPBISTOPHELES THE . EVery Scene in this jiiece is entire'y new—Mr. N. H. Thornton having been engaged in its pro duction for the pabt fortnight. Marguerite Miss Carry George Mephistopheles Mr. R. W. Lawrence Supported by the entire Company. To conclude with the sparkling comedy, in three acts, entitled—THE LADIES' CLUB ! 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. LOOK OUT! LOOK OUT! For the Re-appearance of the GREAT PHANTASMAGORIC SHADOW PANTOMIME AND AIREC'S GIFT ENTERTAINMENT! LORNE-STREET HALL, on WEDNESDAY Evening next. LOST, yesterday, a Gold Stud.—The the finder" will be rewarded by leaving it at S. M. Green's, ill, Quoen-strcet. T7 ICT ORI A~" RI F L E "s, A.B.V. The Monthly Inspection of the Company, Post poned from last Tuesday, will be held TO-MORROW (Tuesday) evening, 20th inst.. at 7.30 o'clock Every member is ordered to attend. By order, T. C. SELF, Color-Sergt., Secretary. ORTH SHORE.—Two Furnished Residences to let; also a Cottage.—Apply to R and It. Duder, House Agents. If URNISHED ROOMS, with Board «- if required; house beautifully situated near town; terms moderate.—Address, " MS," this office npO LET, at Brown-street, Spring- JL bank, Ponsonby, a House and 'hup, with stahle, fowl-bouse, and good garden ; rent moderate. For particuiarc, apply on the premises HP WO or three Gentlemen, or a Lady JL and Gentleman, can be accommodated with comfortable Sittingroom and Bedrooms, splendid view of the harbour, good locality, and within five minutes walk of the Post-office.- For card of address, apply at this office. "VT O T I C E. The next meeting of the United New Zealand Men Servants' Association will be held at the British Hotel on MONDAY, 2f.th instant, at 8 p.m. Busin ss : To submit rules, kc, for the sanction of all numbers. A fu'l attendance of those interested is requested. pi A S H PRICES. Forequarter Prime Mutton 3d Leins Muttcn 3Jd Legs of Mutton 4_d Roasting Beef 4d, fd, and 6d Forequarters of Lamb 2* Ci- V9T Quality the Best. Jclivercd in town or su vurbs A. DO UNWELL. A' CHANCE for a Poor Man!—A House conta'n ng frur rooms for Bale; cost ovsr £2(0. The highest effer over £20 m»y have it. Ground rent, £5 a year. —To let, a four-roomed House, situation and condition good in every par ticular ; rent, 10s per week.- Kor paitfcul^rs apply at the West End General Store, Karangahape r.pad. "PROFESSIONAL NOTICE. Mr MACLEAN, Dcnt'st, begs to Inform his Patents and the Public that he has REMOVED from MrR. D. Sykes', Upper Queen-street, to more central and con venient premises in Princes-street, and in a few days will be able to resume his Professional Duties as heretofore. pUKEKOHE- WEST. FOR SALE, Improved Farm?, from 30 to 100 acres. —Apply to W J HILL, 36, Shortland-streeet, Auckland. rjrTo B TJ IL D ~E~R~S. Tenders will be received up to noon of Thursday, November 4th, for the election of a large Building at Hamilton Plans, Ac., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. T^T O T I C E IN TFE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZKaLAND. NORTHERN DI-STJRICT. Between John Shaw, Plaintiff, and James Eolmks Hanson, 1 efendant. Whkrhab by virtue o» a Writ of Fieri Facias issued herein, orderii g me that of the real »nd personal pri perty of the above-Bamed J__M>s Ho_.M*s H*nson, I should c»use to be m»ne ihe sum of £304, tog»ther will interest on the said sum at the rate of £8 per centum per aD> am, fjom the 23rd day of July, 1875, together with £1 18s 6 i for the said Writ, besides bheriff s pom d»ge, t ffic«rs Fees. <*c. Now Ido hereby give notice that I shall cause to be sold by Public Auction by Richard Arthur at his Auction Mart, Uueen-street, Auckland, on the 11thday of November, 1876, at the hour ef 12 o'clock noon, unless the said sums of £304 and £113s 6d and interest be sooner paid, besides Sheriff's poundage, Officer's Fees, &c. All the Estate, Bight, Title, and Interest of the said James Holmes Hansen in and to all thi.se pieces or parcels of Land in the Province of Auck land, containing 61 acres, more or less, being Lots 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, »nri 30. of a Sub division into lots of Ailol men' IS umber 11 of the Parish of Titirargi. in the County of Eden, in the Province of Auckland aforesaid. And I further give notice that the Estate Interest of the said James Holmes Hanson in respect of the above mentio__ed lands, corsists of his equity of redemption or other equitable Estate ie tbe said lands, and that all the said lan<\s, and all the estates and interests of the said James Holmes Hanson therein and thereto have been taken by me in execution at the suit of the said John Shaw, the Execution Creditor, Dated the fourth day of August, 1875. H. C. BALNEANIS, Sheriff. EDWARD Bknktktt, of Shortland-street, in the City of Auckland, in the province aforesaid, Solicitor for John Shaw, the' Execution Creditor. O LET, a three-roomed Cottage, with good well and large garden Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-Btreet. TO LET, at Eemuera, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large garden, within ea_>y distance of the Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. X? 0 R E W A R D. The above Reward will be paid for such information as will leffd to the conviction of the person or persons who TOOK TKK CORAL, SHELLS, A>D FLOWBRt FROM A GRAVIS in the Church of England Cemetery, some day during last week,— Apply *t this ■ ffice. AUCKL ND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. The Monthly Inspection Parade will take place in the Drill-shed on TUESDAY evening, 26th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Uniform: Full Dress, arms and accou trements. JN ,B.—Special Meeting after the Parade. By order. JOHN MOWBRAY. Captain. FOR SALE, a Bargain, in conse quence of the owner leaving the Colony, a substantially built Verandah Cottage in Brighton Road, Parnell, with a good well of water large free hold allotment having a frontage to Brighton Road and Hobson's Bay, with outhouses, well stocked orchard, etc. —For particulars apply to Mr. R. Yates, Grocer, Parnell. pROWN HOTEL, GREY STREET. MELBOURNE CUP SWEEPSTAKES wIU be DkaWN on MONDAY, Ist November, at 7 o'clock p.m. FOR SALE, a superior Farm of 160 acres, with good House, Buildings, &c , and a fine Stream of water running through it, situated in one of the prettiest parts of the Papakura Valley. Apply to _ * JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street



"VTEW T\ RESS JV/TATERIAL.S NEW SUMMER GOODS ZL ATKINS HAS JUST OPENED FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF New Dress Materials, In all Stiles and Qualities, and at Prices to Suit all Purchasers. THERE ARE SOME SPECIAL LINES, Very Beautiful Goods. THE WHOLE STOCK OF DRESS GOODS Is well Selected, and the CHOICEST and CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. NEW SUMMER PRINTS. very Heavy Stock of New Prints, best qualities, excellent patterns, and fast colours. NEW FRENCH MUSLINS. A nice stock of New Muslins, beßt French goods, very stylish, and beautiful. CHEAP WASHING SILKS. A cheap line of Checked Silks at 2s 6d per yard; worth 4s. CHEAP JAPANESE SILKS. Japanese Silks, in all colours, from Is 4d per yard. NOTED BLACK SILKS A shipment of H. A.'s noted Black Silks just to hand, same as last imported, and 20 per cent, below any other Silks in the City. NEW JACKETS, CAPES, SLEEVELESS JACKETS, &c, in all the NEW STYLES. A very choice assortment. MANCHESTER GOODS. JUST OPENED— A Heavy Stock of Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, &c, &c, All of the best makes, and, as usual, marked very moderate in price. CLOTHING, TWEEDS, &c. Just opened—New Clothing, Hats, Shirts, &c, &c, &c. A SPLENDID LOT OF NEW TWEEDS. TAILORS SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. A LARGE STOCK OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITS. H. ATKINS, (Late Hay and Honeyman). . _.- ' *.)-.-■ ■'-■-.' r- ■ y'i£_v:_YY.'...'■ :.^-~Y.Y' '■■■-



J\ O L E T, IN SYMONDS-SIRBEI, A Q 0 0 B SHOP SUITABLE FOR A PORK OR BEEF BUTCHER. APPLY TO C. BROOKES, QUEEN-STRFET. OST, between Wyndham-street and Parnell, a Gold Earring.—Finder rewarded ou leaving same at this office. JEJX l ALU MB A GH: J. M. McLACHLAN has Just Received, direct from the Manufacturers, a second supply of Coats' Machine Cotton. All numbers may now be procured from him, cither Wlwlcsale or Retail. J. M. McLACHLAN, QUEEN-STREET, One door from Wcllesley-street. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, (Next Messrs. Lewis Brothers' Warehouse), QUEEN-STREET. The Undersigned woold direct the attention of Ms friends and the public generally to the convenience, comfort, and central position which ihis Ei-tabiish ment affords. The premises have been considerably enlarged- and no expense spared to make it a first class Family Hotel. Ihe Cafe is in charge of an experienced W anager, and meals can be had at any time of the day or night. m~ EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS- _____$ STANDARD PRICES ADHERED TO. R. R. CAMPION, Proprietor. Auckland, October 1875. pARNELL "pJTTRSEfUES. MASON BROS. TAKE this opportunity of thanking their patrons for the kin J support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully beg to inform them that the Planting Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which is Unequalled est the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roseß, Thorns, Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the Nurseries, or at MR. ROBT. BREWIN'S SEED STORES, Queen -street, Town Asent. INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000 RESERVE FUND... £30,000 With unlimited liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool-shed, till delivered in London. . LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of LoSßes, characteristic features of the Company. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Office: 25, Queen-street. IyTELBOUENE CUP SOIREE All Subscriptions to the Exchange Melbourne Cv Soiree must be paid on or before SATURDAY, th 23rd October. All those not paid on or before that date will be re allotted. Sweepstakes every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26. CITY MART. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday, 26th instant, at eleven o'clock, 1 case Melbourne Sacs. Terms—Cash. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26. i _____________ CITY MART. TO DRAPEES, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. AUCTION SALE OF DRAPERY. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday, the 26th instant, at 11 o'clock, Without Reserve, To close up several consignments: GENERAL DRAPERY Manchester Goods, Hosiery, Hollands, Linens, Dress Goods, Shirts Clothing, Tweeds, &c„ &o. Terms—Liberal. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1. TO BE LEASED BY AUCTION. By Order of the Board of Education. VALUABLE PROPERTY, EPSOM. SHOPS AND PREMISES, HOBSON STRKET. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the Board of Education to base by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, November 1 next, at 12 o'clock noon, To be Leased for the term of 21 years, That Valuable BLOCK of LAND, well situated on the Epsom Road, o posite the Junction Hotel, now in the occupation of Mr. J. Mason, subdivided into eighteen conve nient sections, for Suburban Residences, each containing one acre and_ over of volcanic sou. The position o! this pro perty—so near to the city, on the Onehunga Road, on which 'buses run at short ana regular intervals to the city, and but a few minutes' walk from the Railway Station make it a most desirable place for home steads for gentlemen who may be engaged in the city. Also, * To be Leased for a Term of 7 Years: All those Eleven. Shops. Dwellings, and Premises situated in Hobson-street, opposite cae City Bakery, Mr Waddell's. Pima can to Men at the office of the Auctioneer. 'J_____U__ij . ..ciSaitoi