Mr O'Connor tried to reduce the Interpre ter from £200 to £150, but the motion was negatived by 27 to 19. The items for the House of Representatives passed without alteration, but Mr Bunny said he would move that a " gratuity to the widow of the late.second assistant clerk of L4OO be increased to an other L 400." The vote was then passed, less redactions. ]«,;£:''utive department, £19,756. A \\ery long and animated discussion took mlace Regarding the item, confidential clerk to Treasury (Secretary to the Premier), £400, doubts toeing expressed as to whether Mr. Tox was Secretary to the present Premier. The diweussion opened up the whole question of the/mission of the Premier and his action in going home without informing the House of his intention before the close of last session. Mr Beynolds explained that the step had not been finally decided on until a couple of weeks after the close of the session, and when it was deemed necessary to send home a member of the Ministry. Mr Vogel was requested by his colleagues to go home, as ibeing the most suitable person. The vote passed, as also the Stamp De partment, £4080. Progress was reported at 1.15 a.m., and tthe Hrouse adjourned.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Wardens Court. In the Wardens Court to-day, before Major Keddell, applications for Gold Mining Licenses for the Brothers Young, No. 2 Cyphrenes, and Vesuvius were granted. Others were adjourned. Applfcations for water rights and dams were heard, but reserved for the decision of Captain Eraser. City of London. The City of London had good rich stone to-day from No. 1 reef in the bottom level, within 15 feet of the hanging wall.

COROMANDEL.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. The leader in the Union Beach is looking fine, and presents a splendid appearance to day. Fully two feet wide, showing rich gold. A meeting of the Tokatea directors will be held next week, when it is expected another dividend will be declared. There is a fine show of gold in the face of the reef, and the present crushing will give a'handsome return. Robbery of a Bos of Amalgam,

Between eleven o'clock and midnight of Sunday the strong box of the Tokatea Com pany was broken open, and 250 ounces of amalgam, reckoned as being worth 180Z ster ling, was stolen. The. box was secured by two heavy padlooks. These had been wrenched off by a heavy battery tool. It is not known for certain upon whom suspicion should rest, but the police m Auckland have been com municated with, and the robber (whoever he may be) will have some difficulty in disposing of the amalgam. One of the battery em ployees was sleeping on the premises at the time.

Three hundred and eighty ounces more from the Tokatea were brought in from Bennett's Battery to-day making a total of 776 ounces. The 1 okatea Battery is crushing and the stuff is looking well. A Bplendid return is looked for. Later. Tho Union Beach is looking well. A very good specimen was taken out to-day.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Last night Mr. D. A. Tole, Waste Lands Commissioner, was entertained at dinner by Mr. Vesey Stewart and the special settlers. The principal residents were invited. The affair was a great success. Vesey Stewart and a large number of specials leave this morning for Katikati to take up their per manent abode.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The It. M. CouTt was held here to-day, before Major Mair. There were no im portant cases. Tutawhiao and party have arrived at Kaipiha.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrival : lona, from Auckland.

Departures : lona, for the North; Speed well, for Auckland; Policeman, for the Thames.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) Monday. The Footballers- Your footballers and the Star Boating Club fraternised on Saturday afternoon,, and all the boats of that club were placed at the disposal of the Auckland team, and the result, was that all hands spent a very Eleasant : afternoon in rowing about the arbour, which was beautifully calm. <

On Saturday evening the Auckland mem bers entertained the football players at supper at the Metropolitan. Sir George Grey and.Messrs Sheehan, Swanson, Dignan, snd O'Eorke' were present. A most en joy able,evening was spent. The Wellingtonians escorted our men down to the steamer, where unlimited cheering was indulged in.

The Theatre opened with a new company on Saturday to a house of over £60. They were fairly successful in their parts, though an indifferent lot at the best.. The experi ments is watched with some interest by old theatre goers and the public, though with rather a feeling of alarm by the shareholders in the Public Hall Company, from the fact that somehow or other the directors are now acting in the capacity of owners, lessees, and managers. Many shareholders are greatly dissatisfied at such a step.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Arrival of the Sappho. Arrived at 9.30 last night, H.M.S. Sappho from Auckland.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press! Telegram Agency.) Monday. ; Post-office Theft. George Graham Eyes, formerly a clerk in the Christchurch Post-office, was committed for trial to-day for stealing a letter. He had been suspected for some time, but no proof could be obtained until a short time ago, when a bundle of papers, including several letters addressed to other people, were acci dentally found between his box and the wall at the hotel where he had been staying. The police were sent for, and on the box being opened more letters addressed to other people were found.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) _ ... _' J "_ . Monday. TErkish. Bath Company, Defalcations. .-A meeting of the Turkish. Bath Company " was held on Saturday, andthe report, which was satisfactory, was adopted; but no divi dend declared. The defalcations of Urqu hart Macpherson, their late secretary, were ■tated to be over £260. It was proposed to tang-bun- back from Melbourne on a wwraat,, but th« motion w»j n«t owried, m

it was considered to be only throwing good money after bad. Mr. Macpherson has written protesting against his children being sent to the Industrial School. He says he is in an appointment of £400 a year, and will scad for them.

Fire in Kerosine Store. At three o clock this afternoon, a quantity of kerosine stored in the shop of Mr Mercer, grocer, Eattray-street, was discovered to be on fire, but owing to the exertions of the Fire Brigade, the fire was almost immediately extinguished. Its origin cannot be accounted for.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday. The Football Match at Kelson. The game terminated at 4 p.m., when Nelson had scored 6^ points and Auckland half a point. Towards the close of the game Nelson carried the ball down to the Auckland goal with a fine rush, and scored 3J points in four minutes. Both sides were heartily cheered by the spectators. The two teams dined together, and the Aucklanders leave for the North at 7 p.m. It was a well con tested game, the Auckland team being heavier than kelson.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Shooting a Cat, Mr E. A. Learmouth, land agent and immi gration officer, met with a serious accident from a pistol shot. He was shooting at, a stray cat in the back yard, when the pistol went off, and the ball penetrated near his heart. There is little hope of his ultimate recovery.

WAIWEEA (Hot Springs).

[PER PIGEON EXPRESS ]

This da y The following is a list of visitors at present at Waiwera (Hot Springs) : Mr and Mrß Jones, Mr and Mrs fi. Kirkwood, Mr and Mrs Kingdon, Mrs S. Jones, Mrs Porter, Mrs T. J. Allen, Mrs Alexander ; Misses Alex ander, Hall, Beveridge, Forbes, Graham, Brown, Boardman, Ashton ; Messrs John Kirkwood, Anthony, Boardman, Webber, E. Alexander, Bile, Frazer, Wrigley, Maguire, Worst, T. Short, Cain, Warren, Stanbrook, Logan, Kerr, Jones, Robinson, besides seven servants, four gardeners, eight carpenters, and three children ; also a number residing at Thos. Sullivan's.

What is greatly wanted here is a telegraph station and a minister.

THE RECENT BENEFIT OF A WIDOW LADY.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —I see by advertisement that Mr Daunes is about to give three more prizes, value five guineas each, at another competition in the V.M.C.A. Hooms. I suppose it pays hioi, or he would not repeat it. A short time since. Mr Joseph Brown gave a concert and spelling bee in aid of a widow lady. So large a number of tickets having been sold, it was considered necessary to engage the Lome street Hall, instead of the Young Men's Rooms, as at first advertised. We all know the weather was on that night unfavourable —and the concert was not so well attended in consequence. Another entertainment was given the following Monday night that was a decided success, and yet I am told that the small cum of 151 9s was all that was handed over as the profits of two nights. At two of the St. Sepulchre entertainments, 30Z each night was cleared. If Mr Brawn will kindly give an explanation, as the sums are so widely different, it will prevent a mis understanding. I, with several other friends, did ail in our power to sell tickets, hoping to gain a good sum for our friend, who sadly needs it ; and we are thoroughly disappointed at the result, for we understood that no un necessary expense would be incurred. Hoping Mr Brown will give the information—l am, sir, yours respectfully, Mary Spencer.

[We have no doubt Mr. Brown •will publish a list of receipts and expenses.—Ed. E.S.]

AMUSEMENTS.

PIUNCE OF WAXES THEATRE.—THE "LAKCAfcBIKE LAbS."

The sensational drama of the " Lavcashire Lass" was performed last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The house was well patronised by a respec table audience. Ihe " lass " has been introduced to the Aucfelanders several rimes hy other hands, but ne^er with more grsce 4 or perfect ability than laft right, as was satisfactorily proved by the applause which was displayed duriug: the progress and at the close of the-piece. Miss Carry George and Mias Lizzie Morgan were fully equal to their separate tasks in the chaiacters of Jiuth i»nd Kate. Mr ( oilier, as Bobert Bedbum was perfect, and depicted and acted the villain with consummate skill, while Mr Sam Poole drew immensely as Spotty, the orphan boy. Mr i awrecce, who is an actor of unquestioned ability, represented the party by the name ol Jotnson with admirable tact and cleverness, and kept the audience in hiph spirits, and brought foith n,»ny a hearty laugh. Messrs Searle, Sweeney, and other actors cetervm credit for the manner in which their less ambitious psrts were sustained. Miss Emma Bogers deserves a word of praise for her excel lent rendeiirg of the simcle delinration of Fanny Danville The piece is full of animation and repre sents certain phases of English life. The management have determined to introduce another dramatic char ge this tvening, in a burlesque on " Kenilworth," one of the best novels of Sir Walter Scott. The piece, written by Hailiday, was never intended to bring the work of the great novelist into contempt which would be impossible, but simply to gratify that propensity in human nature which revtls • ccasionally in the absurd and ridiculous. We learn that great preparations have been made by the management in order that the surroundings of this burlesque may be as luminous and acceptable to the many as it is possible for human ingenuity to conceive. The overture and incidental music are by our local musicians, Messrs Cope and '. nllimore, and that the hand ot the aitist, Mr H. I*. 3 horn ton, has been busy in painting new and ai propriate scenery for the occasion. Miss Clara Htepbenson has also been engaged to take the amourous position of the Queen's ltver, the Karl of Leicester; while Mr G. W. Collier will impersonate tie sandy-haired virgin Qneen of &■ jfland ; while Sam Jfoole will do Mr Why land Smith, who wag everything by turn and nothing long. New songs and localhita will be in troduced, wise, witty, and satirical, with words of advice —

" To each little swell and to each Auckland lass, That bow to each other as each other they pass ; To ibe girl who may often be seen at a dance, And the boy who looks round with a wonderful glance." The scenery in connection with the story of Kenil worth will represent Cumnor Place, the road to Lon don. Greenwich Palace, and the Castle of K*nilworth at sunset, l'o those who can enjoy a newt-stirring laugh, the burlesque of to-night will be most accept abl6> MB LEWISSON'S SPELLING BEE. A large nnmber of persons assembled last evening in the Cook-street Christian Meetinghouse, attracted thither by the announcement th*t a Spelling Bee wag to take place, and ihat a beautiful brooch valued at £b was to be given to the most successful competitor by Mr F. H. Lewisson. The first part of the programme consisted in songs, music, and recitations, which were of a pleasing character Mr J. W. Carr was called to the chair, and Mr George Jones, jun., was umpire and prdnouncer on the occasion. A. rush was made towards the platform, and twelve young ladies took their seats, eager for the fray; but as order was necessary, the chairman by his influence maintained decorum, Owing to th« extraordlnaiy way in which the words were pronounced, none of the competitors stemeAto be able to make head or tail of what was meant, and the audience were treated to a dumb shew of a pale-faced young man with a few scattered white haiis on his face, looking seven way* for Sunday, and wildly gesticulating, to tre evident amusement of a lot of girls on the platform. In 6 minutes all the young ladies succumbed 10his beauty, retired, and were soon lost in the melting crowd, excepting one Miss Cottingham, who was. pronouncid -'th« winder of the ■ envied prize, and to whom the beautiful brooch was awarded. Mr Lewisson then gave a prize of a silver pencil-caje to the best speller among the young gentlemen. *Hteen mounted tha rostrum, with eyes sparkling with ex pectation and feet pattering under a sense of anxiety. Again the pronunciation was too much for them "Korseate" was a complete olencher to one amiable boy who gave a pitying smile andretired, as the spelling was explained to be "nauseate." Then came "licckerfy" subsequently explained to the youth, who stood aghast that it was to make liquid How I'll bet you don't spell this word said George with a know ing look at theyouthful Geddis. " Hellermossernary. ( SiTose you mean e-l-e-e-m-o-g-y-n-a-r-y, dont your was the prompt response. '• Obstropelousness was the next word, which the candidate protested was not in any modern dictionary, out pmut be taken from tte vernacular of Smithfieia ;but the ladis remonstrant was over-ruled,and "Obstreperousness' put him down After a severe contest, the name of William John Geddis wan ann6nncetf asth<i victor, when that young "star'1 stepped forward and bore off the jencil-casew triumph, amid the cheers of the. audience. Xhta lad, who v employed a* read*r-boy to tte office oftt»

machine, offered by Mr Dennes, for the best essay on " Alcholic Drinks, considered as a beverage." A few melodies and a piece of music closed the evening. We quite agree with our contemporary the Cross that •' throughout tfce competition it was evident that to discha-ge the duties of pronouncer required one who could speak in a louder tone of vone than Mr, Joues reemed possessed of," and last night's failure, in this respect, should be a warning to others getting up these entertainments.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

A special meeting of the City Council was held to-day to discuss the proposed water rate, which it has been proposed to levy next November. The Mayor took the chair. The Courcillors present were : Councillors Daldy, Cosgrave, Isaacs, Buchanan.

The Mayor declared the business of the meeting, and proposed that the Council should resolve itself into committee on the subject.

This was formally proposed, was seconded by Councillor Cosgrave, and carried. His Worship then read the motion stand ing in his name as to the levying of the rate from November next.

Mr Cosgrave,who had moved the adjourn ment, took up the discussion. He was of opinion that the people of Auckland could not afford at present to pay the rate. He proposed that the Council should apply to the Bank for an overdraft this year to pay the interest on the loan, and. Jevy a two ehilling rate next year. Councillor Holdship thought they might borrow from one fund and lend to another. Councillor Cosgrave : No, we cannot.

Councillor Jbioldship said he had taken two counsel's opinion on the subject, and they in fo i-med him it could be done. If the present rate was imposed, it would bring the total rates up to 2s 6d in the pound, which was too much. He had enquired into the state of the loan, aud found that taking into account money expended and works contracted for there would be a surplus of £289.3. Out of this there was a payment of £600 or £700 to pay to Government. This would leave in round numbers £2000 which was not re quired at present. The money required for the half year's inteiest on the loan next November was £3000. He suggested a3 a solution of the difficulty that this money might be used at present; and thero was another way which presented itself and that was to alter the date of striking the general rate and make all the rates fall due together on the 12'k January. They could then leave the general rate and strike a special water rate then. He thought it vas highly desirable that no fresh burdens should be laid upon the people. The plan he propossd w; s feasible enough, if it was possible for them to borrowimoney from one fund and lend it to another.

His Worship said Councillor Holdship's plan had been proposed on a previous occa sion, and had been found imprac'icable.

. Councillor Daldy thought the first question was, what was their duty under the Water works Act? He took it they were bound t > fctiike tie rate whether they collected it this half-year or uot. If they did not strike the rate, they were depriving the public creditor of his just rights. He had not much opinion of the legal gentlemen whom Councillor Hoklship had consulted. He saw no other means of paying tie £3000 except by the rate. After striking the rate it would be thtir duty to try, by all means in their power, and do without the whole of the rate. If the Government carried out their promise?, which he did not believe in, and gave them the licenses and other gifts he should be most pleased to see the Council avail itself of the moiiey to pay the rate. He could not see that citizens could expect to he relieved of 25 per cent of their insurance mo-cy and and not pay for it. He did not thin'- it w»s practicable for them to obtain an ;. !'a c« from the bank without showing any ufcfiuit.6 security upon which it was to be advancer 7* Ig was their duty to levy the rate, and thty should de it.

Councillor Buchanan had no doubt the bank would advance the money. He advised that the maximum rate of Is 3d be struck nexb year, which would pay off the money. Councillor Isaacs quoted 'the 55th section of Act, and argued therefrom that the words " cost of the undoi taking" could be taken to include the payment of interest on the loan, supposing there was no other means of paying. He therefore gave it as his opinion, that the money could be paid out of loan.

The Mayor said the Act gave them the means of paying the interest. Councillor Cosgrave proposed that Coun cillor Hurst be called upon to give his opinion. Ab that gentleman had tilled the high office of Provincial Treasurer, it might be naturally expected that he" would be able to settle the difficulty. (Hear, hear.)

Councillor Hurst smiled, but did not rise. Councillor Holdship said Mr Hurst was afraid of his opinions getting into the news papers. He thought his suggestion was practicable. The Town Clerk : The solicitors say you can't do it.

Councillor Holdship : Bother the solicitors I believe it can be done.

Oouncfllor Coßgrave advocated the advance from the Bank. He could ■ see that the city revenues would be much improved next year. He proposed as an amend ment on the Mayor's motion, that it was unadvisable at present to levy a rate, and that the sum of £3000 be borrowed from the Bank of New Zealand to pay the next half years interest. Councillor Buchanan seconded this, and Mr Isaacs declared it would have his sup port. Councillor Hurst said he could not support Councillor Hold ship in his efforts to evade the Act. Councillor Holdship objected. Councillor Hurst withdrew the objection, but immediately afterwards used the term "illegal measures" in connection with Councillor Holdship'a suggestions. The expression caused some commotion, and was withdrawn. Councillor Hurst went on to say that Councillor Holdßhip had made his calcula tions on a wrong basis. As a large contractor that gentleman would know that no contract could be carried out without a large amount of extras. He felt certain that there would not be' |enough money to do all the work and they would yet have to tax the people to pay the remainder. Councillor Holdship asked Councillor Hurst to give them gome facts. Councillor Hurst mentioned one small extra. Councillor Daldy mentioned one or two other probable extras. Councillor Holdship said the Council was discussing a matter in which they had no fact to guide them. He thought it would be necessary to refer the subject to the Finance Committee. If it was necessary, he should sea no objection to strking the rate in Jsnu ary. Jfhey ought to do as they would do in their private affairs.

Cr. Daldy said Cr. Holdehip wanted to introduce a piece of New Zealand finance in borrowing;'.3, ,oool from the bank, and then let^iiig it run on, and having to provide" for it at a disadvantage afterwards. . (pouncillor Cosgrave thought that next year their revenue would be 16,0001, instead of, 9,Q00Z, last year. He would aubmit his amendment.

The amendment was then put and carried. Councillors Cosgrave, Buchanan, Holdship, and Isaacs voted for it, and, Councillors Daldy, Hurst, and the Mayor being against it.. •'..< ~.■.-;■' ■ The Mayor's motion for the levying of the rate was consequently lost.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Soutu|British Insurance—sls ; buyers, 51s; sellers, 525. Loan and Investment Company—l4B ; sel lers, 14s. Caledonian (double) —£5 10s ; buyers, £5; 7s 6d ; sellers, £'5 12s 6d. Otago- Sellers, ss. Union Beach—72s 66, 75s ; buyers, 77s ; sellers, 755. Pride of Tokatea—Sellers, 2s 6d. Tairua —Buyers, 50s ; sellers, 555. A jax— 2s sd.

The s.s. Hero is now signalled. We shall publish a second edition containing the news.

The annual meeting of the Whau Presby terian Church was held last night. The Rev R. F. McNiecol, chairman. Mr. John Bu chanan read the report which showed a balance of £02 16s. Bd., and on his motion seconded by Mr. Gittos, the report was adopted. It was resolved that the balance in hand be devoted to the Manse Building Fund. Mr. Buchanan, moved and Mr. Forsyth seconded, " That the sincere thanks of the congregation of the Whau Presbyteiian Church be tendered to Mr Sommerville for his assiduous and frequent labours among them during the past." The resolution was passed without a dissentient voice.—The Rev. Mr. McNiccol then read the usual form of a call to the incumbency, when Mr. John Lamb proposed, and Mr. Gittos seconded, that Mr. Robert Sommerville's name be in serted in the call—a proposition which was then signed by all present, including mem bers and adLerents of the congregation.

In the proceedings between Lewis Bros, and John Luudon heard yesterday before Judge -b'enfcon in the District Court respect ing ihe value of defendant's real property, the matter was adjourned nntil this morn ing in order that arrangements might be made towards the raising of a mortgage on defendant's hotel. The parties met to-day, and as defendant was willing to agree to a new mortgage. Mr Meyer consented to advance afeufficient sum to meet Mr Lundon's ruore pressing claims.

*ME EVENING STAR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1875



W O T I , C E. A Grey Bantam Hen has. been missing from my yard since yesterday afternoon. The parties detain ing thesame after this date will be prosecuted ".,. j *. ' JOH^> GBEY. C' ILA RJbJMOJSfT B0 U SB,.' PHnces- J. street, opposite Masbaio HoteL?—Board ,ftn4" Eeaidtuica, Temu moderate.■...::.- <.■■>.<,/ unxn ■



p 1 Q- E" • 0 N ~S WAUTKD,—-100 Common Pigeons, before the 30th of iliis monih. Highest price given. XL. C. UK.atN WOOD, Market house. WA NTED, Tenders for Conveying 600 casks of Cement, now on boatd the Columbus, to Lyttelton or Timaru. R. ARTHUR. Auctior eer. WAKTED, Tenders for work in the Mount Eden Highway District. Particulars to be eeen at tho Toll-house.—lt. Udy, Seeretai-y WAJSTED to LET, two 4-roomed Houses in West-street, Newton ; rent, 7s per week.—For address, apply at this office. WANTED to SELL (cheap), a Billiard Bagatelle Table, furniture complete; also Window Sashes suitable for shop.—For audresu, apply -Mrs. Turley, Onehunga. WaKTEi.>, Apprentices to the Dressmaking.— Apply to MJhs Lockwood, Grey-street, next to Mr. Wii son's, Baker. ANTED to LET, Furnished Bed room* for two or th-eegentlt-men.—Verandah Cot age in Hobson - street, between Durham and Wyndhum-ftreets. WANTED to LET, a House and Hhon, with gas and shop fixtures complete, coruer of Vfctori* and Chapel-streets—Apply to C Madden Hohson street WANTED employment by an LTp holsireHS ; Carpets, Curtains, Holland covers cut and tuadu up.— Apply care of Mr. Ledger, Symonds-street. WANTED to SELL (cheap), datijased Corrugated Iron, also White Lead, GalvaniFed Tubs, Funips, Paints, Ploughs, &c., at Aliicd Smart's new premises, Elliott-street. WANTED, a General Servant, must be a Rood Cook and Laundress.—Apply to Mrs. Goodall, Park Road, Crafton Road, between 10 and 12 a m. ANTED to LET, a Furnished Rr:om with fire-place ; terms reasonable.— Fcr address, apply at this office. ANTED to SELL, a five-roomed Houso mid large allotment, freehold, with fruit trees, and permanent water supply, at Newton. Terms, £f.O rash, balance at interest.—Apply at the Alexaudra Hotel, Durham-street. VV' ANTED to Purchase,at Onehunga » ' or Panmure, a ColtHge with an acre of ground.—A(l rees, "jy E.F.," Post Office, Auckland, Btating particulars, with lowest price. WANTED., a Gentleman to join in a Bachelor's Establishment; expenses about £ti 10s per month, washing included.—Advertiser's address left at this office; applications to be made by letter to "A.8."



WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at Jss warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. WA NTED to S ELL, a small business in Queen-street. —For particulars, apply to Messrs Stewart and Appleby, Shortland-street. WANTED, Persons travelling by Bail to Onehunga ard the Waikato to pro cure Grattan'fc (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. WAIST&D Known, that the best Hollands Gin. larpebottles, 4s ; small ditto, 2s 9d; Ale, per half-pint, 2d; Jarg« bottle Schnapps, 6d.-J. H. Grattan, Star Hotel, Newton. WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan beon, 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. , . • ANTED KNOWN, Dry storage ' to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late .Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ■ -'• ANTED to SELL, 42 dozen of Preserved Onions and Carrots, 41b tins, 9d per tin ;7s 6d dozen.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Cheap for people going home. . _ ~ ;•,..<■■ WANTED, by a respectable young person, a situation as Machinist or Sales woman.—Apply by letter to MP, at this office. WANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEJS, 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 done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Buler and a ccount-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Eviaasra Stab Office, Wyndham street. . %JKu a.i*TED, the general public to " v know that W. KIEBY, corner of Queen and Waken eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-Rum Felloes,. &c, Ac., always on hand. A large supply-of the best .Newcastle Coke nowon hand



%fcf ANrj&u. JUNOWA, that D »* , Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building ' materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, lion- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, *c.,&c., at the Io west market price, at his \ ard , Custom-house treet. ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■ I&O' . ... WANTED, Everybody totry Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be Been on applica tion. ■ t \ ' \* Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, Wholesale and Entail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. 8^" Country Agents wanted. WASTED Known,that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of I good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street Vjkf AN Xis D. 6UO tons of: Old j* V Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, JUnatz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &&, at) BATTYE A CO.'B "London Marino Store, afiWoYa Buildings, XUiott-Btrott, Auckland,**^



TtJ. EL BO UENE C UP. SWEEPSTAKES every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. Persons wishing to secure Tickets should-make- early application, as the List is fast filling up. ALOKLAND COLLEGE AND YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL. The Fourth Quarter will commence on THUKS DAY, the 30th instant. REV. W. TAYLOR, Principal. WAITED, Buyers for Cheap Paper hangings. To make room for further ship ment, I am determined to Sell Paperhangings, Scrim, White Lead, and Oil lower than ever for Cash. — C. Laßoohc, Kyber Pass. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known a^ Thompson's Grocery Store. ry HiIS TL E H O X E L P. BAKBY, Wholesale anp Rtctatt WINE AND SJfIRIT STORE EEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accoroed him for many years past. H vlng erected splendid Premises on the site the old House which was destroyed by fire, he Is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or country, with thej CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Pour Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, .Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot'fl Champagne—Perrler, Jouet's Champagne— Mose)le, pints and quarts Claret"- Chateau, Larose Claret— Lafttte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's ;R«al Old Jamaica Ram Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And otfcei choice biands. ASSORTED nASE« MA^E UP TO ORDER DIFFER 14NT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : &1 RICTLY CASH. 8p rlts Overproof, the same as from bonded Store, sold In any quantity » T^- 0 T I C E Shareholders in the Crown Princess Gold Mining Company (Limited) who have not paid their Calls are requested to do so on or before Monday, the 11th day of October, 1875 ; after which date all Shares on which Calls are not paid will be advertised for sale at owners risk and expense. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. FOR Immediate Sale (a bargain), Four Allotments of Ground, having three frontage-, in the centre of the Township of Wark worth, and only 10 w.ilps frnm the Hot -prings. Price, for ca* only, C 2 10b each.—Address, " A.D.," office of this paper "VJOTK'E.— If William Hyde does l^t not call and pay what he owes, and claim his box and effects, on or about Pevi n days from this date, they will be sold to deiray expenses.—a. Pank hurst. -September 28, 1875. FOUND, at Parnell, a Gold-plated Eye-Ola ss.—Apply at the shop next the Eagle Hotel, Albert-street. LOST, on Monday evening, the 27th September, a Gold Earring—an Acorn. —The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at. tliis office F~ SALE, Ex John Rennie and late arrivals— 50 tons Nob. 1 to 3 Clyde Pig Iron C cases Copper Sheathing—l4,lo, 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 l^inch Admiralty Tested Anchors, 1 to 12 cwt. D. H. McKEJSZIE. Cuatom-hous street, Augus 31, 1875. KATTaIs'S STAR HOTEL, NEWTON. The Best Hollands Gin, 4d per glass Best Jamaica Rum, 2b (kl per bottle Schnapps, 2s Od per bottle HeniM ssy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle Bedell and "Watson's Sparkling Ale, 2s per gallon. J. H. GRATTaN, Proprietor EWMARKET IRONMONGERY AND Tlis SMITH BUSINESS, The undersigned is prepared to execute all kindsjof Tinware at the shortest noiice. Repairs promptly attended to. G. GRICE, Late Witheford. pARNELL "W"tJR SERIES. MASON BROS. TAKE this epportunity of thanking their patrons for the kin,i support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully be<* to inform them that the Planting Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which is Unequalled in the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Thorns. Quickß, 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, Qtjben-strbet, Town Aoent. JUST PUBLISHED. New Amekican Song : "silver threads among tee gold," ... ; , As Sung' by Miss Lizzie Morgan. PRICE, Is. Copies may be had at Messrs. Turrell's Musio Ware house, Brown and Son's Musio Warehouse, E. Wayte, Upton and Co., Chantaloup and Cooper, and J. Harris, Stationers. T^T JfILSON- STREET. JPOB SALE-Freehold Allotment ana Three Cottages, all in good order, and well let. SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-Btreet. sn~ sal c, ; , Ex John Eennie, [A Shipment of Sinclair's IRISH HAMS and BACON in prime condition. H. B. MORTON. TO PAINTERS.—Tenders will be received until noon of Wednesday next. 29th September, for Papering and Painting a Vilia Resi dence near Newmarket. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the undersigned.—J. M. Leunox, Estate Agent, Auckland. ._ OjnS. F. PKLTZpS, of tbe College Henri IV., Paris, '• begs to inform the public that he is prepared to give Lessons in the French Language and Literature at his own or pupil's residences.—Address, Mrs. Allen, Cracroft-street, Parnell. ■ J^~ O T I C E. TO PURCHASERS OF LEATHER. The undersigned have reduced prices on all descrip tions of Leathers-Colonial and Foreign. ' B. GITTOS & SONS, Tanners, Auckland, TVEVONPOItT, North Shore,—Fur- JL/ nished Villa to Let; also a good Family Residence (ten rooms) and two Cottages.—Oliver Mays, Post-office Store, Devonport. . \ TJCKLAND & 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, g General Manager. B(JA HL> and Hesidence.—Required two or three Boarders in a private house, ileaaantly situated at College Hill, and within an|easy qist.iuce from Queen-street.—-Cards at Evans and McDeraott's, Pbotogrnphorclvppoßite Albert Hotel,



T>HINCE OF WALES THEATRE. _JL (THIS TUESDAY) EVENING, Grand Combination—COMEDY AND BURLESQUE. Engagement and First Appearance this Season of the Favorite Artiste, Miss CLARA STEPHBNSON, In the Glorious Burlesque of KENILWORTH! With new and appropriate scenery by Mr. Thornton. Miss CAREY GEORGE in <he Sparkling Comedy, in one act, entitled— NINE POINTS OF THE LA W! Mrs Smylie Miss Carry George John Ironsides Mr. R. W Lawrence Supported by the Company—Miss Lizzie Morgan, Miss Emma Rogers, Miss Patty Holt, Miss Lizzie Bush-, Miss Nellie Thorntor.,—all in new and original Burlesque Cos tumes, by Mrs. Harry Stevens, engaged expressly for this production. Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p m. Box Plan at Upton and Co.'s, Stationers. Dreßs Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. A MUSICAL COMPETITION will take place in about a fortnight. A Five-Guinea Sewing Machine will be given for the best Solo sung by a young lady under 16 years of age an amateur. A Five-Guinea Sewing Machine for the best Solo sung by a lady of any age alcove 16 an amateur. A Five-Guinea Sewing Machine for the best Solo sung by a gentleman of any age, an amateur W. C. D. being desirous of promoting friendly con test between the Cuoirs and Musical Soeiiti<-8 of Auckland, offers one Ten-Guinea and one Five-Guinea Sewing Machine as Ist and 2nd prizes for the best rendered piece. Intending competitors will please communicate with . W. C DENNES, Sewing Machine Depot, Queen-street. AT C. T. SAXTON'S, NEWMARKET, Opposite the Remuera Road, can be had all kinds of Ironmongery, Building and Furnishing Timber of all kinds Lime, Sand, Cement, Bricks, Drain Pipes, and all kind of Joiners' work at Town Prices. t&~ Note the Address. OYAITuEORGE HOTBL, 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 b»st brands. N.B.— Good b tabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, Proprietor. A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING J\. SCHOOL, Choral Hall, Symokds-street. phonetic shorthand. A course of Lessons in'this subject, to be conducted by Rev. B. Browse, on Monday and Thursday even ings, at 7 o'clock, will be commenced on Monday evening, 4th October. Terms for course, Half-a-guinea. UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, Choral Hall, Svmonds-street. The next Quarter will commence on MONDAY next, 4th October. JOSIAH MARTIN", Head Master. T7ILEMENTAKY SINGING CLASS. Jji MR. J BROWN will commfnce a New Cuss at the warehouse of J. Brown and Son's, on MONDAY evpning, the 4th October, at 7 o'clock. Terms, 5b per quarter in advance. "pONSONBYIIOTD—A delapidited * Cottage and one acre—£7o; part cash, a bar gdn.—Apply to W F. Hammond, Shoi Hand-street. KARA >GAfl APE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that the Assessment List, 1875-7G, for the above District, has been finally settled. The Rate Book may be inspected, and pay ment of Rates made, at the office of Mr. Thomaa Hayes, Secretary and Collector, York-street Store, Newton. , THOMAS BARNES, Chairman. NOTICE. —A choice assortment of New Spring and Summer Tweeds is now opened out at the Pantheon. THE undersigned are cash purchasers of Pure Fowl or Pigeon Manure at 2s 6d per bubhel. IRELAND BROS. rpO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tendfrs ■will be received up to 4 o'clock on Thurs day, 30th instant, for the_ erection of a Cottage at Ponsonby Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr John Finlay's, corner of Chapel and West Queen street. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ._ NOTICE.— All Parties travelling by Rail to Onehunga and tlifi Waifeato to call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan'B Pocket Pistols from is to 3s •. T>HOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL MOTICK. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much plf-asare in informing their friends and th« public that tbeir 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, wato colors, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. QUEE*-STREET, CORNER OF WELLEBLEY-STREET WEST Over Messrs. Hewin's. FOE, "-ALE, (cheap), a large lot of Splendid Crats, Trowsers and "Vests will be old at a very low price To-nipbtl Tc-i'igl t! at 'he Pantheon, 198 QuenD-street, next Edson's, Chemist ■■i&L T? ° R X A XP A R Forwarding Goods to all Station*. The WILD DUCK, Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, ac above, on SATURDAY, 2nd October. For freight, &c, apply to J. HOWARD, 3, Queen-street. pRIUCE AETH UR. s?ig%£. This First-class Clydes i^1 vMmniJSS&Wi <3ale Kntire Wl^ Btancl tnis jldtot He is a handsome heavy i^^'ll^wF^a/ draught horse, dark brown I tf colour with black points, «w-^sN@i3g*sßs?@S^ bred by J. lil worth, Esq. For terms and particulars see cards. ISb«OV> "\7"'' UISGPERFORMER- Jl^ ira^wwslw Tlle a^love celebrated Trotting h% fl 33512. Horse will s^rve •» limited num- JLSwafcagjfriSip' her of Mares this season. For terms and particulars see cards. ISAAC GWYVNE, . Epsom. ■ -vr o T I c E. A PRIVATE DANCING CLASS will be held in the Cook-street Hall, on Thursday evening, September 30. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock. Mt-mbf-rs wishing to ioin will please call at Robinson and Brennan's, Queen-street, or at Mr. Roger's, Cabinetmaker, Victoria-street N B.—A splendid Brass Quadrille Band in attend anoe, under the able leadership of Mr. J. McGuiness. ' H. BRE i\-v5, M.C. R. ROGERS, Manager o~ T~~ I C E. The Pawnbroking Establishment of Mr. Neumegen, Queen-street, will be CLOSfcD from Wednesday evtiiing, 29th instant, until Saturday evening, the 2nd October. L. H. NEUMEGEN. A OCKLAND WESTERN ACADEMY. MRS MASON'S SOBOOL, UPPER PITT-STREET The Fourth Quarter will COM viENC « on THURS- V>aY FlksT, th« 3oth matant ' _ rio 1j E T. OPifICE TO LET, in Fort-street, oloS) to Queen itresit.- Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANB & SON,



NOTICE.— I will not be responsible , for any Debts contrasted in myw™ f^^i? dale except with my written authority —Robert Chalmers Plumber, Upper Queen-street -Auckland. September 25,1575. —- -- riREY RIVER COAL, In Lots to suit Purchasers. P. CLARK, Wharf, Onehunga. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. The Fourth Quarter will commence on Thursday, SOthinstant. MACRAE, • Head Master. TO-MORROW, NOON. SUNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects, Perambulator, Kitchen Utensils, &o. Also, A Handsome Walnut Piano, Sewing Machine (Wilcoxand Gibbs), Whatnots, Iron Bed steads, a Box Mangle, Earthenware, Model Cutter, Books, Pictures, Sc. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. "~~ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, 191 sacks of Maize, ex Ocean Wave, from Fiji, a good sample. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1. ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. f|^HE subscribers will sell at the mart, JL Fort-street, on Friday next, the Ist October, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Rosewood Cottage Pianoforte by liaipb. Allison and Son, large Leamington flange, &c, &c. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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 . HOBtsON, ESQ, HOBSON, COOK * NELSON-STREETS. UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNIT V OF ACQUIkING FREEHOLDS IN THE HEART OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BINNEY, TpAVORED with instructions from J7 Captain Henry Burton, will sell by auction, on the ground, on 'Wednesday, the sth 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, andSectiofr 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 City, so close to the main centres of population, with all the advantages of the suburbs. Among others which this propery posssesses are the following:— The construction of the Graving Dock on the re claimed ground at the foot of Hobson-sfreet; the con tinuation of Custom-house-street to Nelsen and Hob son-streets, the whole to be properly graded. The Harbour Board reclamation In Freeman's Bay —all being now undertaken, and in course of comple tion,—alike point to- the certainty of an increase in value of ttie 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 in making Hobson-street (from its superior elevation and improved gradients) 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 propprty must in a few years, from its - superior natural advantages, rival, if not 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 pushiDg 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 a plan on a large scale is on view. Luncheon provided. Tkems :—One-quarter cash, balance at one, two, or hree years, bearing interest at 8 per cent. t WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. VALUABLE LIBRARY. 1 VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. THE subscribers will sell at the mart. Fort-street, on Wednesday next, 29th instant, at 11 o'clock, IA Large and Valuable LIBRARY, including the following well-known works:—Knight's Pictorial Shakespeare, 8 vols; Waverley Novels (half-bound); Bnnyan's Select Works; Ireland: Its Scenery and Character, 10 vols; Moore's Works; Alison's French Revolution, 10 vols; Les Miserables, 5 vols ['■■ (half-bound); Family Bible (illustrated); British Gazetteer, 9 vols ; Works of Lord Bollingbroke, i vols; Works of Lord Bacon,; 2 vols; Temple Bar, 6 vols;' Waverley Novels,; Architectural Works; National Encyclopaedia. 4 vols ; and other Standard: Works; Christy Minstrel Albums; Instru mental Music; two Digitoriums &c, &c. . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. j GOLD AND SILVER LEVER WATCHESJ GOLD AND SILVER LEVER HUNTING* WATCHES. .., I ■ LADIES' GOLD & SILVER WATCHES.; B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Im-j porters, to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Wednesday next, the 29th iustant, at 11 ° AN^NGLTSH INVOICE OF, WATCHE9, cod gisting of—Gentlemen's Gold and Silver Lever, 1 Banting, and Centre seconds; Ladies' Gold and Silver Hunting and Open-faced (plain and engraved). •-: ~ : .■, \~. t' £OJ '•■■"■;. "I '§&% ggr The above will be on view on Tuesday and da; | of s*le , WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN E X C H A N G B. BOOTS! 800 TSI BOOT^! G. W. BINNEY •\XMLL sell by auction at-the Corn * * Exchange, on Wednesday, the .29th jnstant, at 11 o'clock sh»rp, 73 packages 800 S and SHOKS cnnsißtintr o Men's, Womens', and Children's B ot» an Shoes, all suitable for ihe coming- uetwoiii <* Terms »t &ofc