i^rwmmbc who might have come by the ill-fatea C,in The bodies of the killed were removed to the iSrrtion'lnn. where they were laid out in one of the hSrooms for the purpose of identification Several f them presented injuries of the most fearful description.

LOSS OF HER MAJESTY'S SHIP VANGUARD.

COLLISION BETWEEN IRONCLADS,

[From the Times.] Dublin, September 2. Intelligence reached town to-day that as the Reserve Pnnadron, whichleft Kingstown yesterday at half-past no'clocK. were proceeding down Channel to Queens tnwn the Iron Duke Jan into the Vanguard in a fog nff Willow Head, and sank ncr. All hands were saved The following are the particulars so far as therliavo been yftt ascertained :—The fcquadron kej.t J^rtbof the Kish Light in order to clear the bunk. «nd steamed steadily on. About one o'clock the ship 3 became envelop' d in a dense fog, ia which ther could "t setj eauh other. Speed was slackened, and when distent about eight miles from Wicklow Head, the Vanguard, which wss then going at about f even knot? an hour put the helm hard-a-por£ in crder to avoid rollision with a large sailing vessel. The Vanguard obeyed the helm, when the bowsprit of the Iron Duke, which was about a cable length astern, was faintly observed pointed right amidship?. The alarm was immediately raised, and the order to reverse engines was given; but almost at the same moment, before the eDgines could be got into effective play, the r»m of the Iron Duke struck the Vanguard about four feet helowthe water line, between the main and mizen musts, «nd m»de a great chasm in her side. Providential tie ship was built in watertight compartments, or the doom of the Vanguird, with its living freight would have been instantaneous. Ihe vessel was kept afloat for nearly an hour, and in that time the safety of everyone en beayd was secured. "When the tenible fact of the collision was known the Iron Duke put back and immediately lowered all her boats, and her officers and crew exerted themselves wich the utmost energy and zeal to save the crew of tiie Vanguard. Captain Dawkins, when the accident occurred, was on the bridge, and remained a', his po.-t until the last moment, superintendsg tbe arrangements f< r the transfer cf his men, ard manifesting the utmost se!f posaession and courage throughout the trying scene. The Vanßuard sank in 59 minutes in 19 fathoms, and the topgallantmast alone is now above water. The other soips of the Squadron continued their course to Qneecstown, apparently unaware of the calamity which bad happened. The Iron Duke retnrned to Dublin Bay at three o'clock this morning, and sent a boat ashore to communicate the urwelccme tidings, ghe brought with her all the oflkejs ; nd crew, uum beriug al ogether 600 men She sustained n> injury beyoid the loss of her bow-sprit, jibboom he figurehead, and their gear. 'Three of the Van guard's crew sustained injuries All the pro perty on board was lost exc-pt the boats. Ihe fog obscmed the ships from the view of peisons on shore, nnd, although the squadron had been seen shortly before proceeding in stately pomp, their dis appearance from viewinspired no apprehension. They had passed along the Irish coast in its most rugged parts without meeting with any reverse, and no fear wss felt as to their continued safety. 'J he news of the occurrence was spread with electric rapidity through the city this morning, and produced a profound im pression. It was only a few hours previously that theapDearancc of the ships inspired a sense of pride and almost of awe at the tremendous power which they seem to tmbody, atd the last thought which was jikely to strike the mind of an observer was that, in an instant, the strength, which every me»Bs had been used to render irresistable, should have received a fatal shock. Some surprise is ex pressed that they should have left the harbour ii> hazy we»ther, but the fog appears to have rather suddenly surrounded them after they had started. It wasquita enough to de;ain the Holyhead boat, which isnsnally punctual, and the mail* were not delivered last night in consequence. The ships were proceeding at the rate of twelve or fourteen knots .n hour when it oame on, beirg desirous of keeping thoir appointed timehi Queenstown. The speed was reduced, how ever, when the fog came on, and they were running at not more than half the former rate. At 12.50p m. tne rsunstruck the Vanguard amidships with resistless force and stove in her Ride. Alter the shock of the collision the ships recoiled and separated, but the effect was at once perceptible. The fhattertd ship began in rtantly to feel the sea lushing through a terrible gash in her side. The emergency was urgent, asd every nerve was strained to save the lives of those on board. H»d a heavy sea been running at the time, and h>;d thelroa Bukelosr sight of her colleague, the fate of every one on board—over 300 men - would have been inevitably sealed. The energies of all on board both ihips were concentrated upon tbe preservation of the lives of the survivors, who ratained the clothes thuy wore and nothing more. All else that they valued has gone into the depths of thn sea, hut is not", i- is hoped, irrecoverably lest, as efforts will, it is tinder stood, be made as soon as possible, to raise the sunken ship. Hardly had the anxious task of rescu ing the crew been accomplished, and the last man of the Vanguard been received on board the Iron Duke, when the disabled vess el whirled round two or three times, and then suddenly sank in 19 fathoms of water, and only the end of her topgallantmast now appears above the water to mark the scene of the disaster The discipline and courage of the Service were never more admirably proved. The engine-room of the Tanguard first began to fill, and the engines were stopped. Ihelron Duke is a double-screw armour plated ship, 3787 tons burden, and 800 horse power, armed with 14 guns The Vanguard had also 14 guns and was of the same class in strength and power as her consort. She was only 13 tons less in tonnage. The total number of officers and men of the Van guard w«s about 360. the was built in Birkenhead by Messrs Laiid, ard cost £252,900, but with all her fine fittings and property on board her value is esti mated at £550,000, She is a sister i hip to the Defence and Iron Duke.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Judge Fenton, Colonel Nation, and G. M. MitfordEsq.) A SHADOW. George Blake, a man ot small stature, was discovered last night by Constable O'Reilfy in a helpless state of inebriation, with the shadow of night upon him. The prisoner said it was very seldom he got drunk; but on this occasion he was caught. Fined 5s and costs. WITHOUT LEAVE. Richard TapsalJ, a sailor was brought up on a charge of absenting himself without leave from his duties on board the ketch JPearl, on the 27th inst. Mr Joy appeared for the complainant. Joseph Murray, master of the Pearl, deposed to the facts -which were simply that he was absent without leave. Prisoner said he was taken ill, and. conse quently was unable to attend to his duties as a seaman, and that he seat a man to fill nis place and paid him 4s a day. Captain Murray stated that upon this occa sion, he was within the port of Anckland, but the ship had not completed her voyage. Prisoner was cook and steward, and left without his sanction, he was not aware that Tapsell was ill.

Mr. Joy said the prisoner should put in a medical certificate as to the nature of his sickness, as it might be sickness of work, or other sickness for which medical faculty Dad no specific remedy. Captain Murray said the prisoner was ab sent for thirty-six hours, and had given no information of his illness, if it was real. Prisoner said he had got his feet very wet and had caught a violent cold; he was willing now, as he was better, to return to Jus duties.

Uriah Glover, hotel-keeper of Coromandel, deposed that he was at the Waverly Hotel, Wnen prisoner came in, his feet were »cry bad, and he was obliged to lay »7> he had known prisoner for four years as a hard-working man of good character; *c spoke to Captain Murray about him when we captain said, it was not so much about oeing absent from the ship, as what he said onboard that induced him to take this step. ™.fiean^ Mar*in took the prisoner into tilth c was Perfectly sober : he had a Wre foot, but was able to walk to the station. « n n i g J dlßcussion took place between nflf the Bench chiefly of an unimpor a?Ln c^ hich OCCUP»ed more than half- SHeS / • en&t}' the PrisoDer was sen labour PnSOn SeV6n dayS With hard

AtL NE°I'EOTED CHILDREN. Anthony Nicholson and Stephen Horn, mentt^S 6 brOn §ht UP forre-committ- Sr! th, e l E°me for neglected and criminal \? Vi- heir time having expired. &S ,i.lZabet]l Nicholson, of West Queen an fnV ! mother <* one of the boys made W ineffectual attempt to lug her son out of re H tl fS c-Vidence had been §iven the bench reßoived m accordance with the wish of the ft'} 0 le?<i1 e?<i the boy for four years to the m*™} en A orn ' the other neglected child, yel deru\ t0 the Induß*«al Home for five He faith ' °nght ap in the RomaQ Cath°- R-n n 01011 R- a cotnsoir. 7?. was summoned with a breach

of the Medical Practitioners Act, charged with wilfully and falsely taking the name and title of a doctor of medicine on the 25th October.

Mr Joy appeared for defendant, but as it was a new case he should like to have time to look into the points of evidence. He would ask for a remand. Remanded till Saturday.

Murder by a Native.

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TE AWAMUTTJ.

(Prom our own Correspondent ) This day. At Otewa a jealous husband tomahawked another native, who has since died. There is great excitement in the settlement, and crops are abandoned. The murderer and his wife were educated, and married by Dr. Maunsell.

Shocking Accident.

The Mercer train this morning brought down Mr Joseph Cleary of Paparata, who yesterday met with a most shocking and painful acci dent. Mr Cieary had felled a tree on his land at Paparata about nine miles beyond Mercer. In falling, the tree caught in the branches of another dead tree growing near and Mr. Cleary was endeavouring to release it when the whole weight fell suddenly upon him inflicting dreadful injuries. • One hand was torn completely off, and his leg was broken in two places- above the knee and at the ankle. The sufferer was conveyed to Mercer in a, four-wheeled trap, where he received very great attention frcm Constable Limmer, whose kindness deserves special mention. _ He was sent down by this morn ing's train and conveyed from the station in an express to the hospital where he received, for the first time medical attendance. Throughout, although suffering the most acute pain, Mr. Cleary exhibited the greatest fortitude, scarcely giving vent to a groan. He is very weak from loss of blood as well as from prostration caused by the injuries. Since the above was in type, we have gathered the following further particulars :— Cleary was alone at the time of the accident and the tree, after it had struck him, rolled over him, causing fearful agony, which he had to endure for several hours before anyone found him. When discovered, his neighbours, with the assistance of one of the Armed Con stabulary, at once did what lay in their power, but decided upon bringing him down to Auckland, and hence his arrival this morn ing. The man was received by Dr. Philson and immediately examined, when it was found that Cleary'a ri^ht thigh bone was fearfully fractured, being comminuted and compound ; also, below the knee the leg was fractured, leaving only one course open, as sigrjs of tnoitifications setting in were appa rent. The patient was at once put under the influence of chloroform and the thigh ampu tated, but the patient only survived the shock about half an hour. In addition to the other painful injury, the tearing of the right hand from the wrist, there were doubtless internal injuries.

The Banquet at Dunedin.

The banquet in honour of the return of Mr. Macandrew, and to which were invited ihe Superintendents of Auckland, Wellington, and Canterbury, together with many other prominent members of tie Opposition, was held last night at Dunedin. Over 400 guests were present. The chair was occupied by Mr. G. Turnbull, who was supported on the right by the guest of the evening, and by Mr Fitzherberfr, Sir John Richardson, JVir Stout, and Mr Bunny, and on the left by Sir G. Grey, Messrs Rolleston, Sheehan and Bradshaw. A large number of the most distinguished and leading men were present, and the proceed ings were characterised by exceeding en thusiasm. _ After the usual loyal toasts the chairman in very eulogistic terms proposed " Our Guest, Mr Macandrew," who on rising to reply was received with a furore of applause. " The Land we Live in" was pro posed by Mr J. H. Harris, formerly Superin tendent of Otago, and was responded to by Sir George Grey, who, as described by the Press Agency, was received with terrific cheering. The "Pioneers of New Zealand" was proposed by. Sir John Richardson, and replied to by Mr Fitzherbert, Superintendent of Wellington. The toast of "The Opposi tion" was responded to by Mr Thompson, member for Clutha ; that of " Provincial Institutions" by Mr Rolleston, Superinten dent of Canterbury ; " Friends from a Dis tance" by Mr Sheehan and Mr Bunny ; and "The Coming Struggle" by Mr Stout. The reception was of the most brilliant and en thusiastic character, and the banquet a com plete success.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

This day. Arrival of German Man-of-War

Ariivals — Prince Kuyert, and Maud, from Auckland. Departure—Emu, for Thames. Passed the Heads, a large ship, supposed to be a man-of-war.

[This is no doubt the ' Gazelle]'

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, Union Beach and Eoyal Oak.

The Union Beach water is being reduced rapidly, work is likely to be resumed on Monday. The .Royal Oak is still getting good stone. Buyers, Beach's, ; sellers, 72s 6d. Pride's, buyers, 2s ; sellers, 2s 3d. Tokatea, buyers, 10s 6d. Inquiries for Royal Oak's at 6s.

A meeting of the Palmereton shareholders to form a Company will be held to-day.

HAMILTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Mr. Whitaker to Stand for Waikato. The coming csndidates for Waikato East are Major George and Mr Drummond Hay. A requisition is being got up to Mr. Frederick Whitaker, senior, who consents to stand. The Waikato Times favours his election as a politician of ripe experience, foremost position, and acknowledged ability. The coming candidates for Waikato, west district, are "Messrs McMinn, Bright and Cox. The last stands the best chance. Mr, McMinn is nowhere, he may poll a few votes in Harampipi where he is a small cockatoo settler.

The Waikoto Times Wellington correspon dent teleghaphs that the defence office intends to place three hundred armed constables at the disposal of the Engineer-in-Chief. They will be employed on public works in out districts.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Wharf Accommodation. Oar wliarf accommodation is becoming in conveniently small. Ten steamers, besides Bhips and other craft, were lying alongside the other day, and it was almost impossible to move along without danger to limbs. Local Machinery. The Post is now working by steam. The engine was made by Mills, a local founder, and at a remarkably. cheap figure, much lower, it is said, than it could be done for at Melbourne. Italian Immigrants. Amongst the immigrants by the Herschel are a lot of Italians, who are really a fine looking and intelligent body of men and all very respectably dressed. Some of their women are more than commonly comely. There ia a very marked difference between

them and the Scandinavians in personal ap pearance, the former having decidedly the advantage. The bulk of the Italians have fotmd employment with * local railway con" tractor, who, on a previous occasion, em ployed a gang of them who had worked for years on the Mori* Cwns tunnel, and he found them to be excellent men".

SUPREME COURT.— This Day.

(Before His Honour Mr. Justice Gillies.) IN BANKRUPTCY. In Re James McGregor. Mr. James Russell appeared for the bank rupt, who was described as a settler, at Coro mandel. The bankrupt's difficulties were caused by unsuccessful mining speculations. Liabilities, .£1,689 J3s- 9d. ; assets, The bankrupt passed his last examination and was discharged. In Re Edward Williams. Mr. J: B. Russell for bankrupt. The bankrupt in this case, who had sought the protection of the Court, came up for his final examination. Bankrupt was described as a bottler to a brewer of Dunedin, named Burke, who had also passed the Court, and through whom the bankrupt got credit to the amount of .£2OO, but had obtained goods to In conse quence of Burkes bankruptcy his creditors had passed him for money. Discharged. In ReW. F.Houlton. This bankrupt, a settler and market gardener of Epsom, passed his last examination. Bank rupt ascribed his pecuniary difficulties to the failure of his potato crop last season, and to being pressed by unsecured creditors ; he had also been assisted by son, who had lent him A composition of 5s in the pound had been accepted. In Re James Giloour. In this case Mr. Brookfield applied for a deed of arrangement, which was granted.

BISMARCK AND FRENCH REPUBLIC GOLD MINING COMPANY.

A meeting of the directors and shareholders of the above Company was held to-day— C. . T. Sione, Esq., in the chair. The fourth Annual Report was presented and passed. The report stated that since the last meeting the low level had been finished, the mine well opened up, and operations are now being carried on with profit to the Company. From the 23rd January last, 9920z 3dwt 4grs had been returned, a large portion of which was taken from a new leader struck in put ting in the Van level, and which gives pro mise of good future. Since the financial year closed, 4ofiozs Gdwts of gold, yielding £1,255 17d have been placed to the company's credit, leaving anett balane of about £1,500. The balance-sheet was most satisfactory, shewing a balance in hand of £5S(>.

Mr Harper proposed and Mr Hughes seconded "That the beat thanks of the share holders be given to Mr Dobson, the mine manager, for the efficient manner in which he has conducted the mining affairs of the company, and that he would soon have an advance of salary." The meeting then separated.

MATTERS THEATRICAL.

AN ENCOUJNTER WITH FISTICUFFS. A correspondent forwards the following in teresting notes on theatrical matters in Syd ney : Bistori has been a great success. At her benefit last night the theatre was deco rated, and there was a splendid bouse Her Lady Macbeth is a fine impersonation, but the support was not adequate, and accesso ries, etc., not good, as the company was not prepared for the piece. She plays to-night as Medea, and delivers an address, and gives two performances for charities in the Exhibi tion Building, next week.—Lingards open on Monday, and a splendid business is antici pated.— Baby Benson has been a success, and goes to Melbourne. —Allison, the manager, pounded Fish, the agent, and wa3 nearly stopped from going in the M ikado, by a writ.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The dramatised version of bir Walter Scott's famous novelof " Kob Boy," was the play last night at the theatre. Ihe characters were dis tributed as follows :—Rob Eoy, Mr. K. W Law rence ; Rathltigh Osbaldistone, Mr. G. "W. Col lier ; Helen McGregor, Miss Carry George ; Diana Vernon, Mattie, Miss Pattj Holt; Jeano Mc- Alpine, Mrs. Chaa. Searle ; Dugald Creature, Mr. i-a.ni Poole ; Major Galbraith, Mr Chas. Searle. The spirit of the piece appeared thoronghly entered into, and the representation was highly effective in inter esting the audience. Miss Carry George is hardly so well adapted for the part of tha sturdy Scot's wife as she is for many other roles ; but all the aid chat study and a talented conception conld impart were brought to bear. Mr Lawrence and Mr Collier shone in their repective parts. Miss Rogers as Diana Vernon was rather want it g in power, but her portraiture of this well known character was Nof a higly cultivated des cription. The other perfc rmers acquitted themselves with great credit. There was a good house, and the acting provoked loud applause on many occasions Those who could not go hst night will have another opportunity of refreshing their memory in this capti vating story to-night. BACHELOR'S BALL. A ball given by the bachelors of Auckland took place at the Choral Hall last night, and passed off very brilliantly. The affair must certainly be con sidered as a praiseworthy attempt on the part of our single gentlemen to remedy their forlorn condition. Upwards of 500 invitations were sent out, and the favorable responses were so numerous that the hall was quite as full as it could comfortably be of the elite of Auckland society. We have heard the ball spoken of as the most successful ever given in Auck land. An interesting programme was gone through, and the dancing was kept up till an advanced hour. The refreshments and supper were supplied by Mr. Stacey : they were of an excellent description, and laid out with gieat taste. The wines were well selected. The stage at the upper end oi the hall^was transformed into a dais for the non-dancers, and answered the purpose admirably, as its elevated position commanded a fine view of the varied scene in which the radiant colonrs of the ladies toilettes intermixed and charjged with kaleidescopic effect. A fine band led by Mr Impey discoursed excellent music and tempted many a one to dance who had only come to look on. The decorations in the hall were very beautiful. They were composed entirely of ferns, flowers, and evergreens made up into stars, crosses, Prince of Wales feathers, aud other elegant devices. This important work was committed to Mr Mason, of Parnell, and was very efficiently carried out. The supper and refreshment saloons on either Bide of the hall were made gay by signal flags which were kindly lent for the occasion by the captains of nearly all the vessels in port. The arrangements throughout betokened great care, and the bachelors of Auckland may with good cause pride themselves iipon their ball. CRICKETERS' ENTERTAINMENT. Tha Christy Minstrel entertainment in aid of the funds of the Ponsonby Cricket Club will take piace to-morrow evening in the Ponsonby Hall. In addi tion to a number of songs, and musical pieces, there will he a Spelling Bee, on an entirely new plan which as a laughable satire or burlesque, will be good naturedly accepted by the good-natured audience, AIREC'S ENTERTAINMENT. The Lome-street Hall will be re-opened by Airec, and the members of the combination troupe of artistes and vocalists, this evening, with an entirely new programme, including the serial evolutions of the celebrated Airec himself! clever illusions and ventri loquism by Professor Jacobs, and songs and dances by Mr Alexander, whose sailor's hornpipe has been so much admired. There will also be a great gift distribution this evening, including one of Dennes's sewing machines. The great shudow pantomine. one of the most remarkable things that has ever been exhibited in this city, will also be shewn. The enter tainment is particularly interesting, and of such a character as renders it welcome to every spectator.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

The Bhip Ocean Mail, 1039 tons, Captain Watson, which left London on the 17th Augutt for this port, brings the 'ollowing passengers: Messrs B. B. "Withey, T. B. Knight, William Helps, W. O Cams, and Fred Sayer, Dr Harding, and 170 adult immigrants. The fine ship Star of Germany, 1284 tons, Captain Wilson, left Gravesendand Deal on the 22nd August, bound for this port. She has on board the following passengers. Mr and Mrs P. R. Fraser. Miss Margaret Stabbing, Messrs 'Samuel Phillips, Henry G. Lamb, P. Moss, Knight, B. J. Evans, and 33 in the steerage"

"^Among the passengers of the Mikado who are going on to Sau Francisco is Mr James Alison, of the New Theatre Royal, Sydney. This gentleman is well-known in Auck land, and has earned a well-deserved reputation here and in Australia for business ability and courtesy. Jse proceeds to 'Frisco in search of new dramatic talent for Messrs. Lazan and Co., of Sydney and Adelaide.. Before the departure of Mr. Alison from Sydney he was honoured witb a benefit at the theatre, and presented with a testi monial in the shape of a diamond solitaire, in token of the esteem in which he was held by his theatrical friends and associates.

ARRIVAL OF THE FRIG VISION.

' The brig Vision arrived to-day at noon from a cruise to tha Navigators and the Friendly Islands She has been absent from Auckland since the 19th Aueust and lias made a very pleasant and successful cruise returning with a full cargo of island produce fJhe called at Boa, Tonga, Hapai. Vavau, Samoa, and Ttituila both going down and returning. A great pait of the cruise she was in company with the Martha. Palled from Tonga on the 16th instant for Auckland, rounded Point Vandieman at 8 p.m., passed the Island of Pylstatt on the 16th For the first 4 days had light Masterly winds and calms, the next three riavi ieiit Southerly breezes and calms. On the 23rd the wind shifted into the East and continued from that •>rter for4Bhours The restof the passagewas marked q u -uds fr m west to south, varied by calms, by light >, ■ Carrier on Tuesday evening last. The Mace the Gnu -. -^"B passengers: Mis« Parsons, Vision brings the f01i0... ' -man, Thomas Karrell Messi-s Jno. Ptitchara, E. t;n,. t '" ••«Port »up"pled We have heen obliged to curtail u»<- nue on our to us by Mr Farrell in consequence of pre»~ space.

Opening of the Kaipara Railway.

Over 100 ladies and gentlemen went up to-day in the Gemini. The trip promised to be very pleasant, notwithstanding the lar«e number on board the little craft. The train was to start for Helensville about half past one and would convey some 200 passen gers, including those from Auckland. .Among the visitors from Auckland we noticed Mr F. B. Passmore, Superintendent of Railways; Mr James Stewart, Government Engineer ; Messrs Davis and Williams, of Brogden and i^ons ; Messrs Errington, Wrigley, arid others.

[BY TELEGRAPH.] •W* 3.30 p.m. We left Riverfy et arrived at 3,30, aU satisfactory w^J. &tjj,«,, . The Gemini arrive 'w minutes before the Enter^^ ET '

The Maoris are highly de. are about 200 in the train, includi.. t . ere thinks i ." I'o have

Mr. E. Arthur reports having sold orangey ex s.s. Hero, from (Sydney, at 4s. lOd. to 9si 3d. per case, some of them in bad condition.

TWK WIMPm STAB. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1875,



WANTED, Tenders for Painting the Custom-house Hotel, Fojt-strtet.-Apply on the premisuH. WANTED to LET, a conveniently situated Cottage in Edtn Crescent, now in the occupation of Captain Murray.—Apply to John ' Buchanan, Sbortland-street. WANTED for barque JLoelmagar, four A.B.s and 1 Ordinary Seaman.—Apply j Custom-house to-morrow morning, 10 o'clock shaip. WANTED, a General Servant, — Apply to Mrs Henry Hill, | Rutland Road, j Pars ell. W~ AW TED, a micldlc-ag^J"'Woman as Housekeeper; must bo a good Cook and Laundress ; iirst-class rererencesnecessary.—Address at onoc Box 1(j0, General To.st-o/Jice. WANTED to LET, a part House in a healthy locality near town ; rent free conditionally. jklso about % acre of good volcanic soil suitable for a market garden, both together or separate.—For further particulars, apply to "Nemo," Star oflice. WANTED, two pair of Sawyers to cut long timber. —Apply to Benjamin Wii kins, Waikoukou, or to Mr John Morgan, wood turne, Lorne-atreat. W~ ANTED, a Blacksmith's Appren tice, one accustomed to horses preferred.— Apply VI .1. Andrew, Epsom. WAN iED KNOWN, that next Saturday I will Bell Boys' Brown Cotton Socks from 3d per pair ; Men's from (id ; Women's Brown or AVhite Cotton Stockings, from (id per pair ; Children's Socks, 8d per pair ; Bootlaces, 2 doz. for 7d, or 3s per gross ; lUmmel's Boap, 2d per cake ; 3 Handkerchiefs (lull men's tiize), three for a shilling ; Ladies' size, four for a shilling-; Men's Elastic Braces, very good quality, Is per pair; other goods equally cheap.—J. Green, No. 53, New Market. WAJ>TED, a first-class Milliner, none but an efficient person need apply; also an opening for Apprentices and Improvers of a respectable clasw. — Mrs. Rountreo, Milliner and Strawworktr, Wtllcsley-street. WANTED to SELL, 500 Sacks at 8s per dozen, or 9d per single sack, at Mr. O. White's, General Dealer and Bootmaker, top of Grf-y-street. WANTED to SELL, in the City, a good five-roomed House, let for 20s. a week, with freehold allotment. Price, .€2OO.—J. M. Lennox, Kstate Agent, Auckland. '\fc ANTJtoJL» JfcUN'UWIN, that JJ. ■' Goldik is prepared to supply? all kinda of Timber and other Building materials, includin SaHhes, Loors, Mouldings, Bioad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his \ard , Custom-house street. WANTED, a General Servant; must bo 'a good Cook and Laundress. —Apply to Mrs. Kissling, St. Stephen's Boad, Parnell. WA2STED Known, that the best Hollands Gin, large bottles, 4s ; small ditto, ; 2s 9d ; Ale, per half-pint, 2d ; large bottle Schnapps, 4s (id.—J. H. Grattan, Star Hotel. Newton. ANTED, Jb very body to try Elli man's Celebrated Eoyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. •»• Sole Agent for Auckland — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Ac, Queen-street. |3P~ Country Agents wanted. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Bails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Tard, Breakwater Boad. All orders attended to with despatch. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON ia prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. AJS TED 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 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; ANTE D. 500 ton ß of Old v '? Brass, Ccpper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Mustz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kope, and Kags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *c, at BATTYB & CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager DIXON'S No. 1 GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). The Half-yearly Meeting of the above-named Com pany will be held in the office, No. 31, Insurance Buildings, TO-MORROW (Friday), October 29,1875 at 2.30 p.m. T. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. LOST, last night, between College Road and Ponsonby, a young Newfoundland Dog, black, with white breast.—Any person bringing the same to D. Rubie, Criterion Dining Rooms, will be rewarded. MR. A. COLBEOK and Mr. W. Randal, please call at once on Dr. Stockwell. Communication from England. g|si HEVONPOET HAL L. A Grand Musical Ektertai'nmbnt will be given on THURSDAY first, at 7.30 p.m., o raise Funds to defray the cost of Lining the School. V^AIKATO RAILWAY. RANGAEIRI TO NEWCASTLE. COMPLETION CONTRACT. Tenders will be received at this office, or at the office of the Kesident Engineer, Newcastle, up to noon of FRIDAY, the' 29th day of October, for the Completion of the Earthwork of the above Railway. Plans, specifications, and general conditions can be seen at this office, or at the office of the Resident Engineer, Newcastle. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. |^ELB OURNE CUP. The Members of the City Club Sweepstake on the above Race are respectfully requested to pay ub their shares on or before SATURDAY NEXT, 80th inst. fl N. ABBOIT. NOETH SHORE.-^-Two Furnished Residences to let; also a Cottage.—Apply to' E. and R. Duder, House Agente. !", '.



TTOR SYDNEY AND jsPfflfr*!^^ -I-1 MELBOriKNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave as above on SATURDAY, the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward cargo will be received on board up to 10 a.m. on morning of Bailing. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 28, 1875. jt^LjL QS. HERO FROM ff§WlFW\.. SYDNEY & MELBOURNE flHraßßra^V A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be passed at the ustom House TO-MORROW (Friday), at 12 o'clock noon CIIUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. -"Wand, 16, Queen-street, Au<~ October 28,1875^ ">T a xr j|^l|fl&;>., STE4M NAVIGATION FOR HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. The s.s. MIKADO, "Will leave the Wharf TO-MORROW (Friday), at 12 noon. JOHN REID, Agent, Commerce-street. •a TO OR NOUMEA, NEW 0 CALEDONIA. DIRECT.-The IFOR SA'Effin -* „ A -n-n-nr^TT ' tialaudwell-finisheaDARFEIJJH, every convenience for a family^l", will sail for the '■with choicest fruit and ornament, 3rd November.— ■- « hour's walk from Union Bank. r l McKenzie ;or to "U.'ily to 'i J-°'s- CWI? JOHN SOPPLTT^ ~ W J lv*. t No. 8, Queeik X on Friday ji,^7T7i 7 1 ' rninfr, a White cowwifh'- at a very low pr r off it! Braided Mor W onb.-id, part of which t»n have .the fame by paying ~i_ -jnd ready f a/ti co Jno. McCrory, Tnmakl Bridge. -.. 4-rc. .., L;■ ■*>'■;--; w . _ ■ » . j "WOK b*..'X several Choice1 i>?:. ; . ; ,- Ji Reßorvoß in the Ftewiirf. SPtUement at Kat ti, from ;>O to 200 acres, Ternis easy.— Apply to • E. C. JORDAN, , Auctioneer auci Land Agent, Tfliiranga; Or, G. V. SiEWATIT, Katikati. r\ N SALE, THE FOLLOWING COLONIAL WINES, At moderate prices:— Chasselas Burgundy Hermitage Shiraz Port Shiraz Riesling Pedro Ximenas Malbec Muscat &c, &c, &c, In Quarts and Pints, Carefully selected, from the choicest stock of Messrs. Km & Co., whose Wines are admitted by Connois seurs in Victoria to be the best obtainable. L. D. NATHAN & CO. October 28, 1875. /CHOICE WINES. The undersigned have now in Stock a large assort ment of flue WINEB, including— Claret—Very choice Chateau Margaux „ „ X,afite ~ ~ Lagrange Sparkling Burgundy. Haute Sautkrne. Champagne—Perrier, Jouet and Cie's first quality l»ry Creaming, quarts, pints, and naif-pints Ingelhem Chami-ao^js—Very choice, quarts and pints Sherry—A very choice "Wine (in case), pale, dry, delicate, of Amontillado character. Amontillado. Post and Shekry—ln bulk and bottle. Superior selection. L. D. NATHAN & CO. October 28,1875. TL/TELBOTJRNE CUP SOIREE. The Drawing will take place at the Exchange Hotel, Queen-street, on THURSDAY next, 4th November, at 5 o'clock in the evening. Subscribers having Shares are requested to pay at once. Sweepstakes every evening. JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. A RBIVED EX HERO, 10 KEGS BEST NEW-MADE SYDNEY BUTTER. T. H. HALL & CO. ITIO BUILDERS AND PLASTERERS. Tenders received until noon of 2nd November, for Fencing, Alterations, and Repairs to St. Paul's Church. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mO CARPENTERS. Tenders received until noon of 29th instant for the erection of Verandah. K. KEALS & SON. Architects. rfS O P A I N T 3D r7~S. Tenders received until noon of the 29th instant for Painting, &c, a Family Residence. R. KEALS & SON, Architects "PARLY CLOSING. CLARKSON & CO., Bootmakers, beg to announce to their friends and the public that, until further notice, their Shop will be CLOSED at seven o'clock p.m., except tn Saturdays.—Ciarkßon and Co., Red Boot, 214, Queen-street. A BARGAIN. FOE SALE, in consequence of the owner leaving the Colony, a substantially-built Verandah Cottage in Brighton Road, Parnell; large freehold allotment having a froDtage to Brighton Road and Hobson Bay of 65 feet, with 100 feet depth, with outhouses, well stocked orchard, &c. —For particulars, apply to Mr. E. Yates, Grocer, Parnell. HHENDERS will be received until 3 X p.m. on FRIDAY, for the BOOTHS at the Ellerslie Gardens, during the SPORTS on the Prince of Wales Birthday, including the large Pavilion, Cricket-house, and Booth under Grand Stand. Also, the right to erect another Booth. The Stone House at the Fountain (to be used only for tea, coffee, ginger-beer, sandwiches, &c.,) to be tendered for separately. Tenders to be sent to the office of ROBERT GRAHAM, High-street. Auckland, 27th October, 1875. LOST, a Chain Ornament of Quartz and Gold.^Finder will be rewarded on leaving it at F. H. Lewisson's. rjTo BRICKLAYERS. Tenders will be received up to 2 p.m. on Monday, November 1, for a quantity of Brickwork, labour only. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. rp o let, IN SYMONDS-BTEBKT, A GOOD SHOP SUITABLE FOB A PORK OR BEEF BUTCHER. APPLY TO C. BROOKES, QUEEN-STREET. TO LET, at Remuera, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large garden, •within easy distance of the Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, L# 3 . ■ . No. 8, Queen-street.



pBINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee R J De Lias. Stage Manager.. G. W. Collier. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, Last Night of Miss CARRY GEORGE in Sir Walter Scott's romantic drama, in three acts, entitled— ROB ROY! With all the original music. Rob Roy t Mr B.W. Lawrence Helen MacGregor ■; Miss Oarry George Supported by the Company. m- TO-MORROW (Friday). Grand Fashionable BEENFIT to MR. G. ir. COLLIER, on which occasion will be produced ■shabespeare's Subliino Tragedy of HAMLET!— Hamlet, Mr Collier; Queen Gertrude, Miss Oarry George; Ophelia, Miss Clara Stephoason; King and Wiost, Mr Lawrence.—Tickets to be had everywhere. Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p m. Box Plan at Upton and Co.'a, Stationers. Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. [UNDER vVv? BEGAL PACKAGE.] f~~] I T V HALL. DX. CARE, MESMERIST, PHRENOLOGIST, ELECTRO-BIOLOGIST, AND LECTURER, Will give the first of his interesting Seances on SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER SO. I During this tour, Dr. Carr's Seances have every where attracted crowded and fashionable audiences. Admission—3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7 30, to commence at 8. T ORNE-STREET HALL. Airec's Gift Entertainment. tar GRAND OPENING NI3HT TO-NIGHT ! *^& Ov.'inß to the extensive preparations required for the GREAT SHADOW PANTOMIME, the Opening Night is Postponed till THIS EVENING. 'Each evening, in addition to the usual handsome Gifts, Mr- Airec will give away one of Dennes's unrivalled Sewing Machines. *sr EVERYTHING NEW! *®a New Arti&tes, New Programme. Doors open at 7. 30; commence at 8. Admission—3s, 2s, and Is. TTjSTtED METHOD]ST FUEE CHURCH U SUNDAY-SCHOOL, Junction of Pitt arid Vincent-streets. A Musical and Litekary Entertainment Will be given in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association on THIS (Thurs day) EVENING, October 28. PROGRAMME : Overture. Song—Lad v amateur Piano Solo^ " Castu Diva" —Mr Butschkow Reading (comic), " Mrs Brown's Gooseberry Wine" — Mr Blackmail Song, " The Biidge"— Mrs Wright Reading—Mr T. L. White Song, " Come, Birdie, Come"—Miss Nesbitt Piano Solo, "Kathleen Mavourneen"-Mr Butschkow Interval. Overture. Reading, " Lancashire Buckleto"—Mr Tattersall i Piano Sol<>— Mrs Wright Song, " Any Ornaments for your Fire-stoves"—Mr Al'en Duet—Piano and Violin Reading "How Si.c Conquered Him"—Mr G. it emus Song, " Why do Summer Roses fade"—Miss Nesbitt God Ssve the Queen ! Admission, Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. pO.WB UN £ V HALL. A CHRISTY MINbTREL ENTERTAINMENT AND BURLESQUE SPELLING BEE Will be given in the above Hall on FRIDAY, the 29th instant, in aid of the Funds of the Ponsonby Cricket Club. Several of the leading Amateurs of Auckland have kindly volunteered their assistance. Doors open at 7.30 p.m., to commence"at 8 p.m. Tickets, Is. each, can be obtained of Messrs. Upton and Co., or from members of the Ponsonby Cricket Club. YOUNG- MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Welleslex-stbeet. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1875. October 29-" The Study of Nature; some of its Won ders, Difficulties, and Les sons." B. Ellis, Esq., M.D. Selections of Music. In consequence of the inability of Rev. E. N. Bree to give his lecture, Dr. Ellis has kindly consented to give the above. Tickets, to admit two to the Course of Lectures, ss, each ; may be had of the Booksellers, at the Rooms, or from any member of Committee; single admission, Is. Seats reserved for ticket-holders until quarter past 7; commence at 7.30. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Sec. "KTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPARA RAILWAY. Regular Trains will be 13 un on the Line on and after FRIDaY, the 29th October, leaving Helensville at 7.33 a.m. and Riverhead at 1.30 p.m: FRANK B. PASSMOBE. . MRS DOBLE desires to express her gratitude to Mr Brewer, Onehunga, for his exertions in collecting the sum of £20 i9sfor herself and children. T OOK OUT! T OOK OUT!! COOMBES' NEW CLOTHING SHOP, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, N EXT TO GILES' BUTCHER SHOP ? OP E IT S ON SATURDAY NEXT. STRAYED, or Stolen, from Mangere, a White Cow, with strawberry neck, tar-brand 39 ; been missing since Friday, 22nd instant.—lf stolen £10 will be paid for information on conviction, or if strayed a reward of 10s will be paid on delivery of the Cow to John Henwood, Butcher, Onehunga. h URNLSHED ROOMS, with Board .1/ if required; house beautifully situated near town ; terinß moderate. —Address, " MS," this office TWO or three Gentlemen, or a Lady 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 addreßß, apply at this office. p~U KE X d~HIE WEST. FOR SALE, Improved Farms, from 30 to 100 acres. —Apply to W J. HILL, ■ 36, Bhortland-streeet, Auckland. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. E. & H. ISAACS WILL hold an extensive sale by auction at an early date, of Wines and Spirits. Further particulars in a future issue. ;r 5555 AT 12 O'CLOCK TO-MORKOW. MARKET HOUSE. POULTRY- Turkeys, Fowls, Ducks, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, &c, pair Canaries and large Breeding Cage. PRODUCE—Sundries, &c. j ; R. O. GREENWOOD, Auctioneers. :



TO-MORKOWj NOON". JAM ! JAM ! Ex S.S. Hero, from Melbourne. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, noon, 150 cases Melbourne Jam, each 6doz lib tins, a superior assortment. Terms: —Cash, TO-MORROW NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. PRODUCE— 12 tons Adelaide Flour 5 tons first-class Tasmajiian Potatoes, 100 sacks Oats, 20 sacks Bran, Oatmeal, 10 kegs Taranaki Butter, 5 kegs Lard, Canterbury, Auckland, and Wairoa Cheese, Ba<!on aiid Hams, Onions, 1 ton Can terbury " Wood" Flour. GROOEBIE S.—l2 cases Holroy d's Jams. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, New and Second-hand. Earthenware, Boots, Clothing. ~ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. HHHE subscribers will sell at the mart,, X Fort-street, on Friday next, the 29th October, at 11 o'clock, GENERAIi HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1. FURNITURE SALE ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, PARNELL. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, CARPETS, DINING TABLE. THE subscribers have received in structions from Mrs Edmiston, who is leaving the colony, to sell at her residence, near the top of St. George's Bay Boad. Parnell, on Monday next, Ist November, at 11 o clock, STfi-tf WHOLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising— Excellent "Walnut Pianoforte by Henrie and Co, Paris ; Hair-seated Couch, Walnut Aim-chair, Bimu Loo Table, Drawing-room Clock in unique China Frame (strikes hours and half-hours. Hair-seated Rocking Chair with stuffed back, Brassells Carpets, Hearthrugs Fenders and Fire-irons, Whatnot, Cane seated Parlour Chairs, Damask Cnrtains, Cedar Dining Table, with four extra leaves, Cheffonnier, Superior Bagatelle Board, Glassware, Single Iron Bedsteads, Hair Mattrasses, Palliassee, Blankets, Washstands and Ware, Military Chest Drawers, Mirrors, Com mode, Tablts, Oilcloth, Dinner Crockery, White and Gold China, Shelves, Cooking Utensils, Cottage Mangle, &c., &c. - SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3. THREE RESIDENCES, PARNELL ROAD. WELLINGTON PARK, PANMURE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to tell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 3rd November, at 12 o'clock, PARNELL—The Uneipired Term of 6 years, at a rental of £13 per annum of the Lease of Lot 23, of the subdivision of Let 9, Section 95, Suburbs of Auckland, corner of Parnell Boad and Ciacroft-street, with the three comfortable Dwelling-houses thereon, as sow occupied by Messrs Provis, Hodgson, and Holmes, and yielding a rental of £80 a year. PA* MURK—The Property known as "Wellington Park," comprising 10} acres of good land, Dwell ing-house (as lately occupied by C JU. H. Joy, Esq , Solicitor), Stable, Coach-house, and Ser vants' Apartments, detached. RUARaNGl—Northern Port of Allotment 62, 0 acres. KAKAKA—Lot. 15,160 acres. ALEXANDRA EAST—Allotment (17,1 acre, oppo site Major Hair's. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. S A L B OF UNSURPASSED VILLA RESIDENCE SITES, WITH UNRIVALLED VIEW OF THE TOWN and HARBOUR, SITUATED ON THE PONSONBY ROAD. B. TONKS & CO. A RE favoured -with instructions from Stawhtjs Jones, Esq., to sell by public auction, at the Brunswick Mart, about the end of November, due notice of which will appear, ALL THAT SPLENDID PROPERTY on the PONSONBY ROAD, adjoining Mr. Sherff's Residence, the situation of which for BUILDING SITES is unequalled in the neigh bourhood of Auckland. The SUBDIVISIONS will be large and each wil command an extensive view. The Property is thoroughly drained and planted with ornamental trees. Lithographed Flans are now being prepare . Further particulars can be had at the Auction Mart.' The terms of sale will be most liberal MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR SALE. In the Estate of the Late D. Burn, Esq. R. ARTHUR, HAVE been favoured with instruc tions from the Executrix in the estate of tse late David Burn, Esq., to offer for positive sale by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, ther Ist November, at 12 o'clock, The remaining unsold Lots in South Newton, riz.":—^ Lot 4, section 3, fronting James-street Lots 3 and 8, section 4, fronting James and Mon mouth-streets Lot 6, section 5, fronting Regent-street Lots 8, 9, and 10. section 6, fronting Eegent-street Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8, section 7, fronting Regent and Argyle-streets Lots 2, S, 4, 5,7, 8, 9.10, 24, 25, 26, 27,28,30, 81, 32, and 33, fronting Great North Boad and Stanley street ' Lot 86, corner of Kepperell and Cracrof t-atreets. Size of Lots—4oft. x 110 ft. each. Also, Lot 9, section 7, Village of Dnuy Lots 5,6, and 7, section 6, Village of Drury Also, Lots 203 to 212, section 16, fronting the Orakei Basin,- containing 4a. 2r. sp. of land, fenced and improved, now in the occupation of Mr. Keneally Also, „.-. The Devonport Hall, North Shore. The land has a frontage to the Liaachßoadof 70ft. with a depth of 110 ft. Terms:—One-fourth cash; balance may remain on mortgage at 8 per cent. _ _ ~_, ■ , h ~ ~