'hf Bishop Reinkens, was held at Constance. ThS Congress is worthy of mention for two n-nns First, that the Council of Trent was Sonjrer append to as a standard, but, as with ourselves, the first six cc nr.unes and the ■four General Councils were tajj/an as a guide. -And secondly, now for the first time was a ' brea-li with Rofffe openly declared. "Let us *X- quite o«tajiii an this point. We have now severed' ;Ur ou b.clves for ever from the Church '-■' Komtn'^;!- "-he auUiorative statement of one of tlieir leaders-, (Yon Schulte). A fourth Con m-ess was that which took place last year at Bonn, Rep resentatives vrere invited from all countries, and in answer to this invitation Bisbbps ?nd •clergy flocked in from all sides—. from England, from America, from Russia, from Greece, from Denmark, and from France. All went there, desiring- not to quair.el, but to concede, and it is wonderful the amount of agreement which was exhibited. Two congresses have been held since '.hat at Bonn—one at Frieburg and the other at Bonn. The following: is from one of the newspaper ac counts of the latter:—"As might h?. ve been expected from the general nature of 'the invita tion given by Dr. Yon Do'llinger,, the Confer ence this year was numerov is \y attended. The Orientals in particular mr tster^d in great force. As Dr. Dollinger took r ;C casion to remark at one of the earlier mcc' tings, never since the (Council of Florence lr l i 439 ] las t h e Eastern Church been so widf Jy 01 - so we n represented in the west._ To gi Fe a few statistics. The 'Old Catholics' of C j^-many ai-e represented by 18 members; the. German Evangelicals (or Protestant bodies ,J> number 8. There are no less than 20 Oii -ntals present, and almost all of them eminently representative men. We have the Archbishop of Syra and Tenos, two Archbishops ir.om Roumania. The Patriarch of Constfintin'ople is represented by two Archi mandrite ;s. Archpriest Janyschew comes from vSt. Pet erstr urg, and there are besides Professors of Th'aolo-gy from St. Petersburg, Dalmatia, Athens, and Kief. The Anglican Church has 50 Mines upon the list, eight or ten being America! is, and three Irish. One Frenchman attends •'the Conference, the pastor of the Re formed Church in Paris. The great doctrinal different :e between the Eastern and Western Church* ;s has been upon the words " Proceed-, ing fron 1 the Son," which were inserted into the cret :d without the consent of the former. The dis ,pute is after all chiefly a question of term;;; and, thanks be to God, this Conference .■at B< Dnn'has been able to draw up a definition :2gre cable to both sides. Biaving now seen the progress of the " Old Cat1 holies" in (their different Councils and Con gresses, I should like to give you some idea of he POPULARITY OF THE CAUSE IN THE COUNTRY. Bi shop Heinkens has just completed his an nual tour through Baden. Everywhere the peo] )le received the Bishop with open arms, salu ting his entry into their villages with firing of c annon and showers of flowers, then crowd ing to the Church to hear his words, after wan Is toasting him to the echo at a pubiic feasi I E X7CENT. —The history of this movement will not be complete without some remarks as to itss present extent. Trie following statistics were given at the "Old Catholic" Synod in May, 1875. Of clerg y there are, besides the Bishops, 54 Prie^ ids. Of the laity there are in :—

T] ris tabulated statement gives only the num ber of actually inscribed " Old Catholics " in the larger societies ; half as many again may fairl f be added for the smaller unions and places where no society is enrolled. The gain during 1874, in the tabulated places given alone, is at 4, 151 heads of families, representing 9,8 cl 3 persons. The report goes on to state that the Bishop administered confirmation last sum mer in 21 places to 540 persons, consecrated one new Church, and laid the foundation of anot ter. He ordained six Priests, and the gain 1 of Priests to the cause (from the Roman Con imunion) since the last Synod was 12, and lit heological students are preparing at Bonn. The re are two remarks which I ought to make befo re I leave the history of this movement — Ist, I ought to remind you that I have only spol ten about the Old Catholic movement in Gen many. It also exists in Italy, in France, and in Switzerland j and, 2nd, it ought not to be f brgot that the movement has not been op post jd by the State, but on the contrary —assisted and fostered by it. CHARACTERISTICS. I fear that I have left myself very little time to s .peak of the chief characteristics and points of i nterest in the movement. OLD CATHOLICS. ( }n what authority do they assume the title ? Fir: st, they contend that the Pope and his fol low fers, by the dogma of Papal Infallibility, ha\ 'c departed from the faith of the Old. Ro man Catholic Church, as defined by the Coi mcil of Trent. J It that Council the main principles of the Cat holic faith were acknowledged to be:— Fin it, The interpretation of scripture according to tl h.e universal Christian spirit of all times, and espc jcially according to the'explanation of the fath iers. Secondly, According to that cele brat ;ed principle of tradition—that which has beei a believed always, everywhere, and by all. The :se main principles of the ' Old Roman Cat frolic faith,' they say, ' the Pope overthrew at ti be Vatican Council of 1870, amid the com plai nts and formally-recorded protests of more than ; 100 bishops.' Hence, they say, that they, who stand firm in the old faith, are really the Old Roman Catholics, and that it is the Pope who • has founded the New Church.

Se ;condly—Since they assumed the title of 'Ok 1 Catholics,' they have opened their arms to a! still wider extent. Not content with be longing to the • Old Roman Catholic Church,' they claim to belong to the real ' Old Catholic Church' of primitive times, to the Church as it was when East and West met together in Council, in the the days when the title of 'Universal Bishop' was an idea little dreamt of. In claiming for themselves, then, this title of ' ( )ld Catholics,' they were endeavouring to guard. against any impression that they were as, new a nd self-constituted sect; —on the contrary, they claim to belong to that One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic• Church, scattered, accorc ling to primitive times, in independent portic ms all over the earth, each preserving the succej sion of ministers for the due dispensing of the: Sacrament of Grace. This character istic ( jf the movement is exceedingly interest ing to us as members of the Anglican Commu nion, for the simple reason, that our Church stands upon almost exactly the same basis. It is true s that our Church was established in Eng land, 1 before it became at all united with Rome, but s< $ scattered and lifeless had those early seeds become, that we are willing to acknow ledge that a great deal of our Church's vitality arose: from the Missionaries of the Bishop of Rome. At the Reformation, however, our Church claimed the same inherent right which the 'Old Catholics' now claim. It claimed that tl le supremacy of Rome was in no sense part o: f the organization of the apostles ; was, in fact; an innovation. It claimed, therefore, to be Jfree from this new doctrine, and to be, of i^me\«£™r, branch of the 'Old Catholic -s.9g^eti%^srimitiye times. flflKFqiitj owaia. yrhis characteristic is also very interesting /for ajisAthei" reason. It seems to furnish a pos -■awe cientre for the re-union of Christendom. Ail&dy> as we have seen, there have been two gatherings at Bonn, in which members of the

Eastern Church, and of the Anglican Church, have joined with the 'Old Catholics' in friendly conference. It will indeed be a glorious outcome of the movement, if a union and inter-communion of these bodies shall be brought about.

For my own part, I still indulge the hope that some of those Protestant bodies, who hold no much common doctrine with ourselves, but who have forsaken 'the ministerial succession, may also, by the same centre, be brought into communion. We can all see how difficult it would be for them to unite at once with these bodies, from which their forefathers separated ; but with a new movement like this, there does not seem to be the same difficulty. Would that it might become a nucleus of such happy re union !

The other characteristic to which I would refer, is in connection with the internal organ ization of the body. A bishop at the head, a Synod, a standing committee of four clergy and five laymen, the bishop elected by the vote of clergy and laymen— a system almost exactly similar to that which has been adopted by the Church of New Zealand. Ought this not to give churchmen in New Zealand a growing and brotherly interest in the ' Old Catholic Movement ?' There are doubtless many diffi culties yet to overcome. God grant it may go on and prosper to the advancement of His glory and the good of His ' Holy Catholic Church.'

NEWTON CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL.

The anniversary of the above flourishing school took place in the building last night, when there was a very large attendance. The tables were provided with that plenteous hospitality for which Newton soirees are pro verbial. After the tea was over, the Rev. G. H. Turner took the chair and called upon Mr J. 0. Firth, who congratulated the con ductors upon the interest taken in the work in which they are engaged as evidenced by the large attendance on that dark night. He referred, to the subject of education and dwelt earnestly upon tbe importance of religious instruction, which he maintained to be indispensible to the cultivation of honest and good citizens. Mr Firth also referred to the subject of death and the preparation which every human being should make to meet it in a truly Christian spirit of hope and peace.—Mr Wesley Spragg read the annual report, which shewed the number of scholars on the books to be 232, with an average attendance of 13 teachers 113 scholars in the morning, and 16 teachers and 161 scholars in the afternoon. The library of 375 volumes continues to be well conducted under the care of Mr Harry Potter. Mr Edwin Wood, depot 'secretary, reports the sale of 1400 periodicals during the year, yield ins; £13. The Sunday morning services, Wednesday-evening class, and Band of Hope continue to be satisfactorily carried on. The balance-sheet submitted by MrEUiottshewed receipts £147 Is 6d; disbursements, £110 17a; balance, £36 4a 6d. The report was ' received with cheers. —Mr Noah Wood read a paper on "Our Text Book," in which he sp"oke earnestly of the place which the Bible should occupy in every house.—Mr. Ewington delivered a humorous speech en "Confidence," and Mr. Hemus followed in his usual telling style with a speech on ''What's o'clock." While the customary votes of thanks were being passed at the close, Mr. C. Spragg mentioned that £4 had been contributed towards the cost of the refreshments by the senior class of boys. During the evening various musical selec tions were rendered by the choir in a way that yielded general pleasure. Mr. Enoch Wood presided at the harmonium.

AMUSEMENTS.

B4KLOWS CIECUS.

This famous Circus, which has obtained much favor during its brief stay in this city, cloned its canvas wings last evening up'n not less than .five hundred juveniles and children of larger growth. The animals, known to be well trained and extremely sagacious, seemed to play with more vigour last evening, as though they had a dim consciousness of a parting with their friends. The dogs even looked round upon the audience as they s»t upon their hind quarters in the charmed circle and said " Bow, wcw, wow," which Bird interpeted as " Good-bye friends." The monkeys danced round and round and codded to tbe company while cracking their barcelonas. '' Butterfly" and his leader were as merry as ever. The clown was overflowing with wit, which bubbled from his mouth like the bubbles on tjie water in a shower The steeplechase was run. and when the interest was over, and the O'Donnell band played "We Part to Meet

gain," there was an evident feeling of sadness among the girts and hoy*. The Circu3 will appear at One hunga this evening. SIU HENRY HA.VELOCK LODGE. An open meeting of the brothers and sisters of the Sir Henry Havelocfr Lodge of Good Templars wa? held last evening This lodge, wbicL holds its regnlar meetings in Edwardes-street school-toom, was chris tened by its lady members after the memorable afficer who fought so gallantly at Cawnpore and Ducknow. during the Indian wars. Havelook was a strictly religions man, a severe disciplinarian, and, as a soldier he represented more than any other man of the age with tne exception of Ptonewall Jackson, the pnritan soldier of Cromwell's time. Tbe entertainment last evening was of the usual character, and was well attended. Key "W. TiDSiey, minister of Jidwardes street chapel, delivered an excellent address, followed by Key. "Walter Harris. Messrs. Howden and others assisted with music and song towards the pleasure of the hour. THE KING OF THE AIR. Airec, the wonderful and agile, and his gifted and amusing co-workers for the benefit of the lungs of the people, held another of his nicely varied entertain ments last evenii g in the City Hall. There was a large attendance of persons, who evidently relished the remarkable performances of this unique troupe ef performers. Professor Jacobs was as as attractive as ever in his particularly mystic line, and the other members of this talented troupe were equally success ful. We notice that Airec and his companions will occupy the City Hall during the preaeritejfFeek, and that the great American gift entertainment will be repeated every evening. To-night Airec will appear in his new mid-air peiformance, entitled the "Ladder of Life." Thi3 entertainment is well worth seeing and as there are few public places of amusement open at present, Airec's endeavours to gratify public taste should meet with due patronage.

CHURCH MEETING.

Notwithstanding the unpromising state of the weather there was a very large attendance of both sexes at the Choral Hall last evening. Between 500 and 600 persons were present, a far greater number than has attended any of the present annual meetings in the City Hall. No doubt a good many were attracted by the musical portion of the programme, to which our particular attention will be given. At all preyious church meetings in Auckland there has been lacking that warmth and geniality which music alone can supply. Whether as an illustration of the various classes and styles of church music, or as a musical performance, the selections given last night by a choir of 25 voices, under the able direction of Mr Joseph Brown, were really excellent. At half-past seven o'clock precisely, the Eight Eev. the Bishop took the chair, and after a short prayer briefly explained the object of the meeting. The choir then gave Dean Alford'a hymn, "Ten Thousand times ten Thousand," to a new tune by the Bey. J. B. Dykea (one of the worthiest contributors to the celebrated col lection of Hymns, Ancient and Modern). The tune is thoroughly original, and has a swing about it that will commend it to any choir. The hymn was very well sung, excepting (1) that the altos were too powerful, and the basses too weak. (2) That the words were hardly distinct enough, although this latter defect was remedied by the. audience having copies of the words placed in their hands. Next followed an able paper by Archdeacon Maunsell on " The Antiquity of Man." It is our inten tion to re-publish some of the papers. Ihis one has already appeared in extenso in the columns of a morning contemporary, lwo anthems in the, old cathedral style were sung, "Call to remembrance" (Farrant circa 1585), and " I will arise" (Creyghton circa 1736.) In these the voices were more evenly balanced, and accordingly the counterpart was most effective. The audience, if it did not understand, at least enjoyed those grand old anthems. The Eev. E. S. Hassard read a most interesting, though necessarily very concise, paper on " The Old Catholic Move ment " After which the quaint old carol, "The Holly and the Ivy," was aunjjl)^

he choir, followed by a modern one, .' Like silver lamps in a distant shrine," et to mnsic by Dr. Steggall. The first of these was sadly marred by a false note in the tenor, but the other was capitally sung. Next came a paper by the Rev. A. R. Tomlinson on " Settlers, their life and difficulties," full of graphic description and sound common sense, and evidencing the keen observation of one who has been so short a time in the colony. Then the choir gave us two modern anthems, first, a chaste little composition by Sir P. Ousley, the Oxford Professor of Music, to the text, " How goodly are thy tents, 0 Jacob ;" and second, the beautiful anthem, by Goss, "0 taste and see," of which the first 20 bars were sung as a verse. The Rev. A. G. Parchas read a short paper on " Asylums for Inebri- ' ates." We regret that his voice was almost in audible except to those next the platform, for we are confident that his remarks on so import ant a subject would be the result of deep thought andanextensiveinsight into the mise ies caused by intemperance. The choir then gave another hymn from "Ancient and Modern" by the Rev. W. D. Maclagan, " The Saints of God" to a mo3t beautiful tune by Dr. Stainer. After which a vote of thanks to all who had taken part in the pro gramme was carried by acclamation on the motion of Mr Boardman, and the Bishop having thanked the audience for their attend ance, and the Choral Society for their kind ness in relinquishing the hall and their weekly rehearsal for the occasion, the "Old Hundredth" was heartily sung, and the meet ing closed with the Benediction pronounced by the Bishop. During the evening a collec tion was made towards defraying the expenses of the meeting, a sum of nearly £10 being subscribed.—Sioma.

DIOCESAN SYNOD.

After the delivery of the Bishop's address published yesterday, the thanks of the Synod were returned to the Bishop.—The Rev. Mr. Calder was appointed clergy's secretary, and Mr. J. D. Jackson lay secretary for the Synod. — The Standing Committee's report was received. — Archdeacon Mauusel] pro posed that the standing orders be suspended in order to move " That a committee be ap pointed to examine and report upon the debt called ' The Gallery Loan Debt,' and said by the Standing Committee to be due by St. Paul's parish to the Parochial Endowmeut Fund, the said committee to consist of Mr. Tinne, Colonel Haultain, and Messrs. Nolan, Williams, and Cochrane." -The Rev. Mr. Nelson objected to the suspension of the standing orders, and the motion was with drawn ; but the Rev. Archdeacon gave notice to move his resolution on a future day, re marking that it was a matter affecting the peace of the whole church. — Mr. G. P Pierce laid on the table a report on the Auckland Trusts, which referred to the efforts to get the cemetery removed to a better site, and difficulties encountered in their efforts to secure a better site.—Mr. Boardman gave notice to move that the attention of the Colonial Secretary be called to the subject.— Variouß notices 01 motion were given.

PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD DISTRICT.

(To the Editor of tbe -Evening Stab). Sir, —A correspondent in your valuable paper writes complaining of the inaction of the trustees of the Ponsonby district relative to the trespass of cattle in that district. I wish the same gentleman had brought under the notice of the Board the disgubt ing and unbearable stench at certain pre mue3 on the College Hill. Surely the chair man who passes up ard clown each day must be aware of it. He should at once order its complete removal under tbe Public Health Act. —Yours, &c, Chables Bt/bke.

SUPREME COURT. —Civil Sittings.

(Before his Honor Mr Justice Gillies, and a

special jury.)

[yestebday.]

MACFFABLANE V. XOCKHABT.

Mr Lockhart having given his evidence, Mr George H. Brassey wa3 examined, and deposed that he drew up the bill of sale of July 30 according to the instructions of Mr Lockhart. Saw Bartlefct upon the matter, who acknowledged that he had sold all his effects for £378 Bs. They then adjourned to the Victoria Hotel, where Bartlett signed the deed. He did receive £17 from Bartlett, but it was for the purpose of paying an account which Bartlett owed to Mr Keatley, and for legal expenses to Mr Brookfield. Mrs Bartlett and Sarah "Pear gave evidence as to persons calling at Bartlett's house. Adam Brock, solicitor, gave evidence as to the bills of sale. He told defendant he could not take possession until the three months had expired as he had charged in terest in advance. Detective Jeffrey deposed that Bartlett was Eober when ac the Nevada Hotel.

Counsel then addressed the jury, who re tired for an hour, and returned into Court with a verdict for defendant on all the issues — damages nil.

THIS DAY.

(His Honor took his seat at ten o'clock.) BERRY y. BROGDEN AND SONS. In this action the plaintiff, John Berry, a stone mason, sought to recover from John Brogden and Sons, railway contractors - the sum of £245 for work done in 1874, under a contract between the parties, for buiiding culverts, bridges and other work on the Auckland and Mercer Eailway, and for the completion of such work, plaintiff was to find sand, stone and cement, according to the said contract.

Mr. Eees appeared for plaintiff and Mr. McCormick for defendants.

Mr. Eees contended that £242 was not sufficient to cover the losses of plaintiff, and in order that substantial justice might be done to the plaintiff, he would respectfully ask that the damages be laid at £500. Mr. McCormick offered no objection and the damages were accordingly laid at £500.

The following were the issues,

(li) Did the plaintiff and defendants, on the 25th November, 1873 make a contract in writing. (2.) Was the plaintiff at all times ready and willing to complete the work according to the said contract. (3.) Did the defendant on the 24th JSovember 1874 pre vent ,the plaintiff from proceeding with the work?,, (4.) Did the plaintiff subsequently abandon the work, although defendants were 1 willing he should complete the same?" (5.) Was the delay by plaintiff in completing the work mentioned in the said contract to by the parties ? (6.) Was the delay caused by defendants in refusing to perform all their part of their contract ? (7.) Was the delay caused by the defendants in not delivering materials according to contract for the completing the said work? (8.) Was the delay caused, by defendants in their personal superintendence and undue interference with the work ? (9.) What sum, if any, is the plaintiff en titled to receive from the defendants ?

Mr. liees having addressed the jury at great length on the case, proceeded to call witnesses in favor of plaintiff. John Berry deposed j,that he was a stone mason of thirty years experience in Eng land, Spain, and New Zealand. He en tered into a contract' with the repre sentatives of Brogden and Sons; at least, with Mr. Williams who accepted his tender for the performance of the work in question on the 25th November 1873 and he continued to work according to the said contract between them until September 15, 1874. Plaintiff then proceeded to describe the kind of work which he had done at certain points of the railway, such as culverts and bridges. On the 15th September he was told by Mr Williams to knock off, and Mr Stewart, the Government engineer, ordered him off the

railway; he went as a matter ofjeourse, but reported at the office what had occurred. Mr Williams and Mr Davison the 18th of the same month, inspected the work, and said somebody must be got to carry on the work. He asked for a reason for their conduct when Mr Williams replied that Mr Sbe wart would not allow him to be on the ground, and he must let the contract.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before E. Isaacs, Esq. and A. W. Hurst

Esq , J.P's). ON THE SPREE

Thomas Wasbburn alias Russell Martin Kelly, Thomas McCarthy, Patrick Mahoney and Nicholas Fosstepen were all charged with being drunk and disorderly last evening, and were each fined 53 and costs or 24 hours imprisonment.

UNRTJjY SEAMEN. Edward English,iof the same vessel, whose ease was remanded from yesterday, when he was charged with refusing to do duty on board the British Empire, and being drunk, was again brought up. He pleaded guilty to both charges. The mate stated that pre viously he bore a good character, and he did not wish to press the charge of refusing to do duty. The prisoner was fined ss. and costs for drunkenness, or 24 hours imprisonment, after the expiration of the 24 hours to be again sent on beard the British Empire. George Roil", Benjamin Genister, Michael McCarthy and Henry Matilado were brought before the Court for refusing to obey the commands of the officers of the British Empire yesterday. The prisoners, who were all lads, pleaded not guilty. Henry Dixon the mate, stated that the boys had got drink by some means and refused to do what they were told, threatening to thrash the mid shipman; they did no work after four o'clock. They were passing coals when they refused to v, rork.

Thomas Wren, a midshipman on board, deposed that 5 esterday they refused to work, and that when he went to other work than passing coals, by order of the mate, the pri soners abused him and afterwards knocked him down.

The piieoners stated there would have been no row had not the mate ordered them on shore to fight their battle out. The Bench stated that in view of the youth of the prisoners they would pass the lenient sentence of of one week's hard lobour. OBTAINING MONEY UKBER FALSE PRETENCES. James Simpson on remand from the Thames, was charged with obtaining a sum of £G0 by means of false pretences ac Auck land on the 21fat November 18G5. Mr. Hesketh appeared on behalf of the prosecution, but would offer no evidence. The case was therefore discharged.

THE EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20/ 1875.



Congrega- tions

Members or Heads of Families.

Total.

or Unions.

Pri ibsia

32

6,030

18,765

Bai >en .. ..

35

4,37i

14,953

He. ibe .. ..

3

212

684

Bei ikenfeld

1

91

193

Ba itaria

26

3,5OS

10,189

Wu ETEMBERG

1

102

98

14,266

44,886



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3 usfc opened up, and on view, a very large stock of handsome and cheap Brussel Tapestry and Kidderminster Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Linoleum—the patent cork floorcloth— Oil-cloths, Mats, and Curtains of every description. The large cash business done at the City Hall enables the proprietors to furnish cheaper than any other house in the province. Carpets and Floorcloths laid by a skilled hand. Housewives, pay a visit to the large Furnishing Emporium.—Holloway and Garlick, City Hall, Queen-street.—[Advt.] Macaulay's Nkw Zealander. — Philanthropists gloried in the writings of Macaulay, wherein he pictures his New Zealander sitting and musing on a Droken arch of London Bridge whilst contemplating the ruins of St. Paul's. A direct ijegative to the opinion of many scientific writers that tiie Aborigines must periorce become extinct as the immigrant increased and multiplied. Christianity having over come most ol the difficulties inherent in the customs and' prejudices of these islanders, yet the poor Maori in decreasing rapidly from a more insidious cause ihuu opeu murder or warfare, by imitating the white man's dress, donning scraps of clothing, and ex posing themselves continually in a moist climate without a change by night or day, but regardlessly drying their rags on their backs around their camp fires, colds, coughs, and consumption adding its thousands of victims to this otherwise salubrious country. The " London Cough Cure,1' so admirably adapted for the relief of such cases, is rapidly finding its way to all parts of the world; bo we trust that a timely use of this invaluable remedy in New Zealand may assißt in preserving a remnant of this noble race to view with wonderment the bridge and the Ifane such grand examples of the skill of the past as well as the more modern scientific discovery of this " London Cough Cure." F. Newberry and Sons, 37, Newgate-street, London, E C, are the agents lor this medicine - Copied lroni the London Daily News.



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WANTED to LET, a four-roomed Cottage in Union-street; rent, 83 per week. Apply to R. Bartloy, near Gas-works. ANTED to LET, an unfurnished Front Parlour, with fireplace and private entrance, near town. —Apply at this office, ANTED, a Coacbman.—Apply to Dr. Campbell, at Brown, Campbell and Co.'s office, Shortland-Btreet. _^__— ANTED, a General Servant— Apply to Mrs. I, Barnett, Eden Crescent, two doors from "Wtynyard House. WANTED to SELL, a four-roomed House and freehold allotment in Baker street Freeman's Bay, with every convenience, and a good view of the harbour. Price, £150.—Apply to Mrs McKay, on the premises. ANTED, a good General Servant; references required,—Apply to Mrs. "Wayte, Seafield View. ANTED, for an Hotel afc the Bay of Islands, a good General Servant, and a Boy about 10 years of age, to make himself generally generally useful. —Apply at the Koyal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. ANTED to Let, in Seafield View, a comfortably Furnished Sittingroom and Bedroom, suitable for a married couple or two ladies, without board —Apply office of this paper. ANTED, a Grocer's Hand; re ferences indispensable--Apply, "Box 76," Post-office. \&j ANTED, Hands accustomed to w '-" Spring Cart and Dray Work.—Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Victoria Carriage Factory. W~ ANTED 7 Three Ship Carpenters for Waikato. Apply to Franz Scherff, Fort street ANTED to LET, a Residence in Hopetown-street, off Ponsonby, suitable for a large Family, School or Bcarding-house.—Apply at the West End General Store, Newton. ANTED to LET, a comfortable Furnished Koom. —Apply for address at this office. WC. DENNES having almost • every description of Sewing Machine, gives his customejs"a Month's Free Tiiai, that they may decide upon the kind they like best. The following favourite Machines always in stock :—Newton, Wilson and Co.'s "Princess ol Wales," ''Queen of Scots;" Wheeler and Wilson's; Singi-r's ; Grorer and Baker's; Little Wanzer; and Ihomas', &c, &c. WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good Ccok and Laundress. —Apply to Mrs. Kissling, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. WANTED, Wanted, Wanted, the Public to know that I intend to Eell off for One Month only, at nearly cost price:—21b tins of Salmon, Is Gd ; lib tins, 9d; Sardines, 6d ; Cornflour, 5d $) ib, 4s 6d $ dozen lbs; Candles, 10>^d <# tt>; Cayenne Pepper, (id bottle, 5s dozen ; Pint Salad Oil, lid "%l bottle, half-pints 7d ; Black Currant and Raspberry Jam, 7d sgj Ib by the jar; Scented Hair Oil, large bottles, only 8d bottle, worth Is ; Rim mel's Soap, 2d cake; large bars of Almond Soap only 7d % bar; Anchovies. 8d "!$ bottle; 60 sets of Shoe Brushes from 2s to 4s 6d set; about 20 dozen Scrubbing Brushes at 10s ■$ dozen ; Epsom Salts, Cd per dozen packets, ;3s 5$ b xof 71bs; 100 doz. assorted Teapots cheap ; SO dozen Meat Dishes from Cd to 3s each ; 80 doz-jii Cups and Saucers ; Cut Wine Glasses, 8s 6d T$ dozen ; Children's Cliina Mugs, with nami-s on thorn, 8s (Jd and Cs dozen ;CO tluzr-n Puddiog Basins from 3d to Is 8d each ; K^illtr's Marmalade, only lOd $ tin ; 20 dozen children's Straw Hats only 8d each ; Babies' Shirts, 7d each ; Children's Scarfs, 4d ; pood Boot Laces, yard long, 4d $ 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 Gd pair; 20 dozen Paint Brushes, Sd, Is, and Is Gd each; 18 doz. Glass Butter Dishes, Sugar Basins, and Cream Jugs, cheap; Preserved Ginger, 5s 6d; 2tb bottles of Prunes only 2s 9d $ bottle, two for ss; about 100 dozen Dolls, for presents, from 2d to 15s each; Ladies' Fanci Collars, 6d each; Ladies' Paper Cuffs, 4d dozen pairs : Linen Collars, Is 6d dozen; Linen Cuffs, Is iP dozen pairs : large bottles of Blue Black Ink, Ib 3d "$ bottle, 11s 13 dozen ; large bottles of Black Ink, Is <$'bottle, 0s ?? dozen ; half-pint bottles of Ink only 6d ; 38 pairs of assorted Lustres to be sold cheap ; and a variety of other articles very cheap. Be in time, and don't all come at once !—-Apply to H. WATTS, General Dealer m all kinds of Goods, Pitt-street. 0 am Jars, 3s "$ s*-t of six. ANTED KNOWN, that John Ta}'lor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mould ings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. ANTED Known, that 8. Faulso is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s Gd a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers from 14s Gd.—B. FATJLBO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, &c WANTED, a situation as Purser or Supercargo on board a steamer.—Apply by letter, stating terms, &c, to "ABC," office of this paper. WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department Trousers to measure at 15b warranted shrunk. —The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga aiid the Waikato to pro cure Grattan't, (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. ANTED KNOW N, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices. - Address Stab office. AINT^D Known, that the best Hollands Gin, large bottles, 4s ; small ditto, 2s 9d; Ale, per half-pint, 2d ; largo bottle Schnapps, 4s Cd. —J. H. Grattan, Star Hotel. Newton. 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 Evening Star Office, Wyndham street. Tlf ANTED Known,that the cheapest V V and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ANTED, 600 tonß of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BATTYE * CO.'B London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Mosa, Manager WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. V Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. i&~ Country Agents wanted. WANTED KJMOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, in eluding Sashes, Loors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Itol- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, *c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard . Custom-house street., p; E I C X E T! "WALTER EWEN has just opened his new Stock of Season Goods —Bats, Balls Stumps, Nets. Leg Guards, Gauntlets, &c. He , from Duke's aud Page's factories direct, ail of which will be offered, and are now on sale, at the lowest possible prices for cash. 74, Queen-street. KPHEUS GLEES, No. 3 SETS.— Wanted, the Person who took the above from the Choral Hall to return same to this office. PUL MAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shortland-street. photography in all its blanches. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. XS" Children's Portraits taken instantaneously■ ~^& pHE A P npANKS AND LUMBER (Ship's Fittings), FOR SALE. Apply to J. CRAIG, j xiZAJtysi '.■-""■ Fort-street.-"



BARLOW'S CIRCUS- The above Company will Perform at ONEHUNGA, TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), 21st INST., For One Night only. W. CLARK, Agent. HALL. FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 22. CONCERT IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF ST. MARY'S CHURCH, PARNELL, BY THE CHOIR, Conducted by Mr. Geo. J. Brownk PROGRAMME:— Part I.— Sacred. 1. Hallelujah Chorus .. Miss J. Maunsell, Miss i >A. Maunsell, - and /vM'iss Thorns (piaDo) 2. Carol, < 'The first Nowell" ' 3. Solo, " He sbaU feed his flock' (Messiah) .. .. Miss J. MaunseU 4. Solo, " Jerusalem" (Men delssohn's St. Paul) .. Miss Brooks 5. Chorus, "Sleepers awake" (Mendelssohn's St. Paul) Choir 6. Solo "The Lord is mind ful" (Mendelssohn's St. Paul) .. .. .. Miss A. Maunsell 7. Trio, " Lift thine eyes" (Mendelssohn's . V64t- Jiasl^'.iSv _,» .. Miss Corbett, Miss J. *t _.A"-f v v . Maunsell and Miss A, « Maunsell 8. Eolo, " I will praise thee, O Lord" (Mendelssohn's St Paul) .. .. Mr. Brett ■ 9,,Dnet, "Now we aream ■4jk* basßadors" (Mendels- St. Paul .. Messrs. Barker 10. Chorus, " How lonely are *< the messengers" (Mcl- „ vW, delssolm's St. Paul) .. Choalfe 11. CafO', " The Manger Throne." ;™, Pakt IL—SecvimUf' 1. Duet, Grand Fantasia, 3s£*-.«: from Auber's "Le ,'.^2l- _~ Domnio Noir" .. .. Mrs EHifl apad Mrs Holt 2. Chorus, "Hymens torch" **mk (Meyerheer's Hugue- v vgir nots) Choir f ;> 3. Solo, "Kathleen Aroon" Mrs Yon Stunner 4. Solo, " The Marseillaise" Mr Diethelm 5. Trio, "May Queen" .. Miss J. MaunseU, Mr Harker and Mr Brett C. Solo, "Three Fishers" Hullah) Miss J. Mauneell 7. Solo, "The Lady of the Lea Miss Corbett 8. Chjrns, "See the moon light beam" (Doni zetti's Lucrezia Borgia) Choir 9. Solo, "Ruby" .. .. Miss Brooks 0. Solo, " Death of Nelson" Mr Gradwell 11. Solo (Piano), "Alice" (Asher) Miss Thorns 2. Solo, "Robin's Return" Mrs Raines 3. Chorus, "The Carnivale" (Rosini) Choir, Admission to body of Hall, 2s ; Gallery, Is. PIONEER LODGE OF GOOD TEMPLARS. The Lodge is requested to meet To-morrow (Thurs day) Evening as usual, the intended Open Meeting being Poßtponed. WM. COLEMAN, C.T. O~ N~ SALE, Ex John Rennie and late arrivals— 50 tons Nos. 1 to 3 Clyde Pig Iron ■ 6 cases Copper Sheathing—l4,l6, and 18 oz. coils (200 fathoms each) 3# to 4)£ inch Wire Rope. TO ARRIVE, Per City of Auckland and Columbus— Admiralty Tested Chain Cables, % to lj£inch Admiralty Tested Anchors, 1 to 12 cwt. D. H. McKEWZIE. Custom-hous street, Augus 31, 1875. QTTPERIOB, Accommodation for a |tO Married Couple without children, or for two single gentlemen, within three minutes walk of Queen-street.— For address, apply at this office LET, at Kemuera, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large garden, within easy distance of the Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TI/TELBOUENE CUP SOIREE All Subscriptions to the Exchange Melbourne Cn Soiree must be paid on or before SATURDAY, th 23rd Octobpr. All those not paid on or before that date will be re allotied. Sweepstakes every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. TTNEQUALLED SHOW of "the U primest quality of Beef, Mutton, Pork, Lamb, Veal, &c. at the late Co-Operative Meat Supply Com pany, Queen-street, ai the following reduced tates :— Stewing and Boiling Beef 3d and4dlb Koasting Beef 4d, fd, and6d Legs of Mutton 4d and 4jd Forequarter Mntton 2jd and 3d Loins Mutton 3jd and 4d Lamb Very prime Come and see the magnificent Poverty Bay jtSTOXISII now on view weighing fourteen hundred pounds !— 1 trgest ever killed in Auckland. . npWO or three Gentlemen, or a Lady _L 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. BURNISHED ROOMS, with Board JP if required; house beautifully situated near town; terms moderate.—Address, " MS," this office TJANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Half-yearly General Meating of the Proprietors of this Bank wm beneia in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 26th day ot October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half year ending 30th instant, the Election ot a Director, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, September 15, 1875. T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Tkansfek Books of this Bank will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 12th instant, till TUESDAY, the 26th idem, both days inclusive. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Bth October, 1875. A UCKLAND SOCIETY OF AKTISTS. r\ ■ THE EXHIBITION Will be opened on the 16th of November, at the Choral Hall, Symonds-street, and the Committee feel as-sured they will meet witb hearty co-operation aud support in their endeavours to promote a taste for tho Fine Arts in Auckland. As an incentive to Artists and Amateurs, it has been determined that an Art Union t-hall b^ held at the close of the Exhibition, and that succexstul members snail be permitted to select any Pictures for sale on the walls of the Exhi bition, to the value of the prize drawn. Tickets, 10s each, to be had of the Secretary or any of the Corn- Exhibits to be received from the Bth to the 18th November. j NO . a Ht)YTE. ' Hon. Sec. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDER FOR RECLAMATION. % Harbour Board Office, Auckland, October 6,1875., Tenders will be received at this Office until TUES DAY, the 26th initant, at noon, for Reclamation from H&rdinge to Welsji.-street, and the Construction of a Retaining Wall, in terms of plans »nd specification* to be seen at the Engineer's Office. . Tender to be endorsed " Tender for Reclamation and Retaining Wall." WILLIAM C. I>ALDY, ,l» - ■■' •■ ■ .•;-xi'.!'''-\Chaixman, ,



T AND J. DICKEY Ijtvite the Attention of Parties furnishing to their LARGE STOCK ~-*. 3 - I OP Jl^y.MO "'■ ' /a- '■■■ TABLE CUTLEJEtY, ELECTROPLATED & NICKEL-SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, &c., &c, &c. ; JOSEPH RODGERS AND SON'S Ivory Handle Table and Dessert KNIVES. JOHN WIGFALLS fr CO.'S Bone, Horn, and Stag-handled KNIVES In Great Variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELE BRATED SCISSOES. HEIFFORS AND RODGERS' RAZORS. WILLIAMS & SALT'S BUTCHER'S STEELS AND KNIVES. Brittania Metal Tea-Pots, Trays, Charcoal Irons, Knife Boards, Boilers, Saucepans, and Kettles, Backets, Frying Pans, and Camp Ovens, Milt Pans, Tin Basins and Dishes, Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes. FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT Allowed to CASH PURCHASERS on all Goods amounting to TWENTY SHILLINGS and UPWARDS. WILLIAM GALBRAITH respectfully intimates to his frieods and the public generally that he haß Commenced Busine&B in No. 4, Insurance Buildings, 1 Wellesley-street West, near Market Entrance, With a new and well-selected Stock of FRESH GOODS, suitable both for town and country settleis, consisting of Boots, Brushes, Combs, Fancy Soaps &c. Earthen, Stone, and Chinaware Paperhangings, Scrim, Tinware, Hardware Tubs and Buckets, Tobacco and Cigars . . ■ ■. > Bride's Cake Ornaments, &c., &c, all cheap and good First-class Home-cured Bacon A cheap line of Morton's 'Salmon at 9Jd $) tin Bell and Black's Vestas, 250's, 2s $ dozen Plaid Vestas, 8d ig dozen Day and Martin's Blacking, 7d ig dozen Reckett and Son's Blue, lOd $ lb. Also, A number of Town and Country Allotments lor sale. W.O. hopes by keeping first-class Goods at cheap prices, combined with strict attention to business, ta merit a share of public patronage. October 18,1875. T\F O T I C E. The Eemuera Social Union Dance, to have been held on Friday next, has been POSTPONED. Due notice will be given of next. SAM. JACKSON, Jusr., Hon. Sea TTJ ST P TJBLISHB D, "BEADSHAW'S GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND." Issued Monthly. PRICE:—ONE SHILLING. Friday, october 22. excellentTpianoforte. household furniture, THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 22nd October, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Excellent Rosewood Pianoforte, by Broadwood • and Sons, Ac., &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. > 'THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21. GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FURNI TURE, AND PRODUCE. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at their Booms on Thursday, 21st, at 11 o'clock, Tea, Sugar, Currants, Soap, Candles, Pickles, Hams, Bacon, Chetse, Butter, Beef, Pork, Potatoes, Bran, Oats, Maize, Furniture, and Miscellaneous Goods, In lots to suit Purchasers^ PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE OF ELIGIBLE BUILDING SITES, SITIATED IN THE POJSSONBY ROAD. B. TONES * CO. HAVE been instructed Tby Mr Stannus Jones to sell by Public Auction at their Mart about the end of JSbveinber ne:rt, due notice of which will appear, All that well-known and^desi^ble property on A the Poneonby Road, known as Mr JoneB s,J|j the situation of and view from whijjgkaAfiE ". unrivalled. - " •;; ': Plans are being prepared of the Proper J^S .<- ': ' nub-division will give each section holdew "/■ ;' "v frontages, and the terms will ;be inoßt, iiBSB-.,-;*.';.'^^ desire being to have a good class ofßesideig||g|| ■ neighbourhood. ' ■■-. • - iS 'f;;£^issH§ hud at th«l{rS3ti ISi^J|lart» where Plans can «ffi],£*4y|