Sugar Loaves, tha prisoners to work on the foundation of the harbour. The Board postponed the further consideration until the engineers have been here and reported.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday,

His Excellency's decision in Colonel Mc- Donnell's case h?^-r " 5n communicated. The evidence takw' "Y. J^t, tbe Court of Enquiry ia very voluminous. The three principal witnesses were Sir George Grey, and Messrs Sheehan and Brissenden. The latter brought no proof to shew that the letter gent to him by Colonel McDonnell was one of those said to have been missed from the Club. On the contrary it was proved to lave been delivered to Colonel McDonnell fey some person unknown. Mr Sheehan ■who had spoken to Colonel McDonnell on two or three occasions during the three days 3Brissenden's letter was in Colonel McDon nell's possession, advised him on the third day to send the letter at once to Brissenden. Sir George Grey, to whom Crdcnel McDon nell went a few minutes after he had re ceived the letter, read the whole or a portion of it, then recommended him to take legal advice, and suggested his speaking to Mr. Fheehan. From the evidence, Sir George Grey appears to have been the only person that recommended the retention of Brissen uen's letter \>y Colonel McDonnell, and ■when askei 1 by the Court for his renpons for Tecorpmsnrlirjg McDonreil to take legal advice, rather than return the letter addres sed to Brispenden at once to its owner. Sir George said he thought that something very wroDgbad been done by somebody, and that delay would give time for inquiry. The firid iDg of the Court is to this effect: —"That, after rereiving tbe letter at his lodgings, Colonel McDonnell read a portion of it before le ascertained that it was so addressed to Brissenden ; but that, on seeing it was so ad drefsed, he was gnilty of highly improper conduct in not sending it; at once to Brissen den, with a note of apology and an explana tion. The Court, at the same time consider ing the anxiety of mind under which Colonel McDonnel 1 was labouring about that time, on account of imputations as to his veracity before the Tairua Committee, together with the injudicious advice he had received, were the causes of his improperly retaining Bris senden's letter, taking a copy, and shewing it to others. Snch conduct being reprehen sible and unjustifiable, the Court concludes by referring to Col. McDonnell's high testi monials of distinguished service and charac ter. The Governor entirely concurs ia the opinion of the Court; but as there is no evidence in any way connecting McDonnell with the abstraction of the letter, and taking iDto consideration his anxiety of mind at the time; moreover, believing that bis conduct was greatly guided by the advice he unfortunately received from others, the Governor is unwilling, for tbe above reasons, and in consequence of previous distinguished services, to cancel his commission. His Excellency, however, must express strong reprobation of his conduct, and adjudge him to be reprimanded by the Defence Minister.' This day.

Mr E. T. Gillon is about to resign the editorship of the "Evening Pout. He •win, it is understood, contest the election for Wel liDgton country districts with the sitting member Brandon.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tnpsday. The -Finance Committee of the Harbour Board suggest that members should get two guineas each sitting. As there are nine members, this "will amount to £453 12s per annum.

Sir Dillon Bell has expressed his intention of again standing for Mataura, unless, on arriving home, he should find that domestic affairs may render it necessary for him to pro ceed to England.

A disputed claim for compensation was brought before the Supreme Court yesterday. It is a claim for £32,250, preferred by Mr Daniel Prondfoot, as compensation for the damage alleged to have been sustained by Mm (the plaintiff), on account of the Moeraki railway passing through bis quarry on the Port Chalmers railway line. The claim is brought before the Supreme Court in accor dance -with the provisions of the Immigra tion and Public Works Act, 1874, and his Honor Judge Williams is conducting the case along with two assessors. The Herald's correspondent sends the fol lowing interesting items :— " ' For whatever cause,' says the Times this morning, • there can be no doubt jhat Sir George Grey, Sir .T. Richardson, and Mr. Macandrew are the three most popular men in Otago just now.'—Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan have been treated ino?t hand somely. They are being shewn round the institutions and industries of the provinces.— Including the whole of the last two ship ments, immigrants have found ready employ ment.—Mr Stout is to address his Caversham constituents on Friday, and it is understood he will state the policy of the Opposition. — The Times has declared in favour of the two provinces scheme. It says in its general outline, 'We shall support the proposal to form a North Island and a South Island province, as most consonant with the needs of the country and the wants of the colonists. It is to be hoped that no long interval will now be permitted to elapse before a distinct announcement is made of a policy of insular separation. Everything points to this as the outcome of the present difficulty, and the independent and more moderate men of both parties have an opportunity presented to them which does not occur very often.'"

COME TO THE WINDOW.

Come to the window to-night, It cannot be deemed a sin; You needn't fear to tread light, t My mother will not ho in 1 I'll listen for yon at eight, Ba snre you come to the time; Don't be a minute too late, Tor love deferr'd is a crime. The gate will ope to your touch, But close it gently and still; For fears in love are not much, If conscience bows to the will! Don't be afraid if its dark, My sister no tales will tell: 1 m sure the dog will not bark, For he knows your step so well! I'll show the way you must take, If you don't want to be seen ; Then an excuse I can make If the servant says you've been; last night I was pale with fear, . I heard yon run down the lane ; Mother said some one was near, I said, " It must be the rain I" But girls have ever been madn "With feara since courtship began; F«r if their schemes are well laid They're always broken by man. But come at the time I've named, > Walk boldly tip to the door; Maidens for kindness are famed. And so I'll try you once more!

AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCE OF'WALES THEATRE In «£!?/ ■,*t thß theatre to-night may expect a treat Thi. i ' i play aDl»°nnced for representation. Sfiarip, , £ cv<-r dramatic adaptation by Mrs Chas. K^, MrR Pargeon>s well known 8*0»y °f the ™ name". The scene is laid in Melbourne/and SL£fSf"? °.' ithe Plot takes us throuf* many are dlv^fl°? lal society and bush life- Tne characters r-T,' ted in the most reraarabla manner, and X.™ «..toe good and »Wes of human nature. We nnmlwb. kM£ Y Puritan.the stalwart miner, the old "Grif»' dcs others' not the least of whom is exhtenra «f • r outcast > n POBI wtose chequered tau2ri,a» c *totowrt of tbe BtoT * **«««. The S ft ?r™ «teisare Powerfully drawn an<i impart twe of fha U? n- Respective of the sensational na for the r™ C?- Jbe scenery is specially prepared effectivfi J ? Sentatlon ' ana lncltlde one very Sn,^ 1"9 of an kind. "Grif" is »Sl apDe«f n a + r^l* l Uccess- MiBS Clara Stephenson GeoZ a^i?,.^ 9. ttsV ote Last ni^ht Mlss °arry leah Thfi^,llllll^ 63* emotion»l character of *Mt toiKi* m wh'ch thia la(Jy ««cel>, and vionsreDnUfL 5 rfiJ-l manCß fully sustained ncr pre teKly^K!?ll- £t e plece together went exceed- Mleahonie. /l?ttoro^ appreciated by awell- Thl. # I/* dk- OAER WteZlfr 10? ? ave the ttM of h!s BC6ancM evening in the City HaU. The

on "no? vSlrf' The introductory lecture was liih ™ £ ? Id Phrejlol°Ry>" which was listened to cVii™ ? , attention, and was moreover full of inter ehUng facts, and as good briefly as the excellent Fhkri. 4 E^caMoh of the reelings," by Mr ™- *BrajVf Coventry, After the lector/, the exam.Baticn of the •• Heads of the People," with ex- Planatoty remarks, took place, and caused great "..eminent. The doctor is no respector of persons, ana tells .the truths of nature plainly and unre servedly, -ihe whole of the entertainment was in structive and mirthlv. We notice that the discourse °T to-night will he unusually interesting, namely— •rreachors and Preaching." AHVKC AT LOENE-STREET HALL. The weather was all agaiust the pecuaiary success or Airec's p-'pnlar entertainment last evening in Lorrie-street. Ball, which was especially unfortunate for Mr Edwin Alexander, the gifted Irish comeriiin, for whose benefit the evening's programme was taste fully arranged. These things cannot, be avoided, and we hope IMr Alexander, who is distinguished as a "jolly «?ood felkw," will have better luck nf xt time. The entertainment w»s better than usual if possible, and assistance wa3 generously rendered by Airec, the serial pedestrian, Alex O'Brien, Professor Jacobs, Yountr Orlando, Mi?s Thornton, by Mr Alexander, and other talented artist 3. Persons who have befen in the habit of witnessing the performnnceS of this popular troupe will regrnt to learn that to-night they will make their last appearance, and breathe the tendnr word "farewell" to their Auckland friends f and patrons.

WHY PEOPLE DRINK.

Mpw A. drinks because he going on a journey. Mr B. because his doctor ordered him not, snd he hates quackery. Mr. C takes a drop because he's wet. Mr. D. because he's dry. Mr. E. because he feels something rising in bis stomach. Mr. P. because he feels a kind of sinking in bis stomach. Mr. G. because he's going to see a friend off to Scotland. Mr. H. because he's got a friend come home from California. Mr. I. because he's so hot. Mr. K. because he's so cold. Mr. L. because he's got a pain in his head. Mr. M. because he's got "a pain in his side. Mr. N. because he's got a pain in his back. Mr. O. because he's got a pain in his chest. Mr. P. because he's got a pain all over him. Mr Q. becaiise he feels light and happy. Mr R. because he feels heavy and miserable. Mr S. because he's married. Mr T. because he isn't. Mr V. because he likes to see his friends around him. Mr W. because he's got no friends, and enjoys a glass by himself. Mr X. because his uncle left him a legacy. Mr Y. because his aunt cut him off with a shilling. Mr Z. (we should be happy to in form our'readers what Mr. Z.s reasons are for drinking, but on putting the question to him, he was found to be too tipsy to answer.)

LATE TELEGRAMS.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Opening of Whitecliff Eailway. The Christchurch White Cliff branch of the Malvern railway was opened to-day. A large party of Government officials passed along the line, and the settlers in the vicinity of Whitecliff gave a splendid luncheon in honor of the event. The Whitecliff branch is sixteen miles long and saps the principal coal-bearing district in Malvern Hill. The extension of the Great Northern line, from Ashley to Calcairn, about ten miles, was also opened to-day, but with out demonstration. The time for receiving exhibits for the Philadelphia Exhibition having bf en extended, promises of exhibits are now coming in more rapidly.

Mr Montgomery offers himself again for his present seat of Akaroa.

MrPilliet, who was defeated by Montgomery last election, announces his intention to con test the seat again. Mr Pilliet, in his address to the electors, says while recognising abso lute necessity of re-modeling system of local Government, he will be prepared to consider the advisability of tbe political severance of the two Islands, under such conditions as will preserve the nationality of New Zealand. It is expected that Pilliet will run Montgo mery close.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business doxe this day : National Bank—Buyers, 71s 6d. S.B. Insurance—Buyers, 495; sellers 50s. National do. —2os. Caledonian (double) — 955, 97s Gd ; sellers,

Golden Calf (new)— Sellers, 4s 6d. Cure—l9d ; sellers, 19s Gd. Union Beach —Buyers, S2s 6d; sellers, 553, Tokatca—l2s ; sellers, 1.35.

Sudden Death at Onehunga.

A woman" named Lavery was found dead this morning on the floor alongside her bed. She was the widow of a pensioner named McCutchen, and much better known by that name. The woman it is said was much given to drinking, and her husband is a hard-working man, now employed on the railway at Mercer. The woman was drinking heavily last night. She was found dead on the floor this morning by Mrs Sucfield.

We understand it is the intention of the citizens of Auckland to give a ball out of compliment to the captain and officers of the Gazelle on Tuesday or Wednesday next, at the Choral Hall.

THE EVENING STAB WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1875



WANTED, immediately, a Nurse maid, from 14 to 15.—Apply to Mrs. H. Lewis, corner of Mount and Symonds-streets. T)B, INCE OF WALES THEATRE SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT. FRIDAY EVENING, sih NOVEMBER . GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT. Under the immediate patronage and in the presence of the CaptaiN and Officers of H.I.M.S. " Gazelle," on which occasion -will be produced, by command, PYGMALION AND GALATEA, AND PLAYING WITH FIRE. Box plan now open. pARNELL JVTIJR SERIES MASON BROS. TAKE this opportunity of thauiing their patrons for the kind support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully beg to inform them that the Planting Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which is Unequalled in the 'Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Boses, Thorns. Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the MR 8. 6JloBT? BREWIN'S SEED STORES, QITEEN-STBBET, Town Agent. PTIHE SOUTH BBITISH FIRE AND MARINE . „ INSURANCE COMPANY or NSW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. xrHiiiMrrED LiAßiLEnr. The large and steady increase of the business of this Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the best proof of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. It is conducted on sound principles, and Is widely known for liberality and promptness in the settle- Lows can bo paid at any Agency, at option of tasared* A. BOARDMAN, MaDfgsr



ERRAND BOY.—Warted a strong and respectable Errand Boy.—Apply to M. and C. Milne, Cheapside House WAIN TED, an experienced Nurse maid ; references required.—Apply to Mrs. H. S. Meyers, Eden Crescent. W& ]NTBD,a respectable Youth, one accustomed to the Clothing business pre ferred —Apply to Joseph Moses, Leviathan Clothing Establishment. WANTED, by a lady, an unfur nished Room, with board. —Apply by letter, " 13B," office of this paper. ANTED, an Upholsterer.—Apply at Winfts and Hall's. ANTED to SELL, two first-class Double-seated Buggies, trimmed in enamel leather —B. and W, Bull, Coachbuilders, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Gilmer, Hepburn-street. WANTED to Purchase Fresh Butter in bulk, not made up in pounds and half pounds.—Apply, Eden Vine Hotel, New North Road. WANTED, a good General Servant for the country, must understand dairy work.—Apply at Auckland Registry Office, junction of Queen and Grey-streets. ANTED to LET, a six-roomed House, ten minutes walk from Union Bank. Apply at this office. WANTED, a Chief Officer for the ketch ' Pearl' in the Island trade,—Apply to E. Waters, Queen-street. ANTED, a Cook —Apply at the Occidental Hotel at 7 o'clock this evening. ACTED, a Man Cook amla Housemaid for Mercer.—Apply to Mrs. Easdown, Queen-street. WANTED to- LET, a two-roomed Cottage, rent 5s ; and one four-roomed, rent 7s.—For address, apply at this office. ANTED to LETT in Vincent street, an eight-roomed House.—Apply to G. E. Eollerson, Baker, Nelsou-Street. WANTED, a Chief Officer for the Schooner Kriembilda.—Apply to Henderson atid Macfarlans. WANTED, an Apprentice.—Apply to Miss Brown, Dressmaker, Hobson Park, Par n ell. WANTED~ a stout strong Lad to attend horses and drive a baker's cart.— C. Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Baker, i'arnell. WANTED, Of hree pair of "good Sawyers to cut long timber.—Apply to Scott Brothers, Wainui; or to Mr. D. Conk, Smaile'a Po nt, Auckland. WANTED, Students for Lessons in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, and Ship Drawing.—For turns, &c, apply at this office. WANTED, a Man accustomed [to the Clothing Department.—Enquire at 3. Levy, Clothier, 210, Queen-street. WANTED, Body Makers—Apply Cousins and Atkin, Victoria Carriage Factory, bottom of Grey-street. WANTED to Rent, in the Remuera or Mount Eden District, a sit or seven roomed Cottage, with a few acres of land. —Address, " R," oflice of this paper. ANTED, a General Servant for Tauranga ; must be a Rood laundress and un derstand plain conking. References required.— Apply to Mrs Hulme, at Rev. It. Eurrows, St. Stephen's Koad, Parnell " \k/ ANTED JBLNOWN, that D. * f Goleie is prepared to supply! all k!nd» of Timber and other Building materials, includin Sashes, lioors, Monldings, Bro*d Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kail 3, Hardwood Kelloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, ,&c.,&c., at the loweat market price, at his \ard , Custom-house strent. WANTED, a General Servant; must be a gcod Cook and Laundress.—Apply to Mrs. Kissling, St. Stephen's Road. Parnell. WAX TED Known, that the best Hollands Gin, large bottles, 4s ; small ditto, 2s Od ; Ale, per balf-pint, 2d ; largo buttle Schnapps, 4s 6d.—,T. H. Grattan, Star Hotel. Newton. WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated "itoyal Embrocation for Horsea, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing succour. First- rate local testimonials may bo seen on ajiplica tion. V Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. 13?" Country Afrents wanted. WANTED, a situation as Purser or Supercargo on board a stpamer.—Apply by letter, stating terms, &c, to "ABC," office of this paper. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber. Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MOPvRTSON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. WAJSTED 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 thorn well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford. Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street- WA NTED KNOWN,. Dry Storage to Let, with or without largo yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Raps ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, #c, at BATTYE * CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s. warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 193, Queen-street. WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan'B (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price la to 3s. WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines ■ to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coPt. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evekxng Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED~Kn^^thaTsrEAULSO is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers from s 61—3. F VTJL3O, Tailor, three doors from Royal ail Hotel, Victoria-street Cleaning, Repairing, &c WANTED, Wanted, Wanted, the Public to know that I intend to sell off for One Month only, at nearly cost price:—2lb tins of Salmon, la 6d ; lib tins. 9d; Sardines, 6d : Cornflour, 5d $ Ib, 4s 6d q§ dozen lbs; Candles, 10i<fd $ tt>; Cayenne Pepper. 6d bottle, 5s $ dozen; Pint Salad Oil, lid bottle, half-pints 7d ; Black Currant and Raspberry Jam, 7d •$ ft by the jar; Scented Hair Oil. large bottles, only 8d bottle, worth Is; "Rini mel's Soap, 2d $ cake; large bars of Almond Soap only 7d $ bar; Anchovies. 8d <$ bottle; 60 sets of Shoe Brushes from 2s to 4s 6d set: about 20 dozen Scrubbing Brushes at 10s $ dozen ; Epsom Salts, 6d per dozen packets, 3s $ box of 71bs; 100 doz. assorted Teapots cheap ; 50 dozen Meat Dishes from 6d to 3s each; 80 dozen Cups and Saucers ; Cut Wine Glasses, 8s 6d 3i? dozen ; Children's China Mugs, with names on them, 8s 6d and 6s dozen ;80 dozen Pudding Basins from 3d to Is 8d each; Keillor's Marmalade, i only lOd $ tin ; 20 dozen Children's Straw Hats only 8d each; Babies' Shirts, 7d each; Children's Scarfs, 4d; good Boot Laces, yard long, 4d <g? dozenj 3s per gross ; Children's Pole Combs, 3d and 4d each ; Glass Egg Cups, 2d each. Is 8d per dozen; Salt Cellars, Is 8d per dozen; Children's Boots, 3s Gd pair; 20 dozen Paint Brushes, Bd, Is, and Is 63 each; 18 doz. Glass Butter Dishes, Sugar Basins, and Cream Jugs, cheap ; Preserved Ginger, 5s 6d; 21b bottles of Prunes only 2s 9d $ bottle, two for ss; about 100 dozen Dolls, for presents, from 2d to 15s each; Ladieß' JTancj Collars, 6d each; Ladies' Paper Cuffs, 4d dozen pairs ; Linen Collars, Is 6d $ dozen; Linen Cuffs, Is dozen pairs ; large bottles of Blue Black Ink, Is 3d bottle, lls !J9 dozen; large bottles of Black Ink, Is $ bottle, 9s ig dozen ; haif-pint bottles of Ink only 6d; 3S pairs of assorted Lustres to be sold cheap; and a variety of other articles very cheap. Be in time, and don't all come at once '.—Apply to H. WATTS, General Dealer in all kinds of Goods, Pitt-street. Jam Jars, 3s set of six. ■pUKEKOHE WEST. FOE SALE, Improved Farms; from 30 to 100 acres. -Apply to w.j.HILH, 38 Phortland-streeer, Auckland.



LOST, a Horse, branded F on near fore shoulder, with rope mark on neck, piece of ropfi round neck when missed ; coloxir, dun brown. Ten shillings reward »ill be i>aid on returning the horse to J. Brown, Mechanics' Bay. AAMAKU BUILDING STONE. The undersigned is now prepared to take orders in any quantities for this celebrated stone. Samples on view, and full particulars can be obtained on appli cation to George iiiiiney, Corn Exchange. OR SALE, several Choice Native efiorvos in the Stewart Settlement at Katikati, from 50 o 200 acres. Terms easy.—Apply to R. C. JORDAN, uctioneer and Land Agcrt, Tfturnnga; Or, G. V. SrEWABT, Katikati. ELBOTJRNE CTJP 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. B A II G A I N. —-—^—~ FOE SALE, in eoiif-pquence of the owner leaving the Colony, a Ettbstantlally-bTlflt Verandah Cottage in Brighton Road, Parnell; larpc freehold allotment hnvinc a frontngn to Brighton Road and Hobson Bay ol 55 feet, with l<"0 feet depth, with outhouses, well etockr-d orchard, &c—For particulars, apply to Mr. R. Yatcf", Grocer, Parnell. C ITY CLUB MELBOURNE CUP j KJ SWEEPSTAKE. All Shares net paUI on or bfore WEDNESDAY, November 3, will positivi ly bo lie-allotted, twoepatakes To-morrow (Tuesdaj) and IMday Evnnjngs. Drawing on MONDAY, Ncvcmbnr 8. H. N. ABBOTT. \%T & d~e~~n~n~ e~s V V . having purchased of Messrs. Stewabt and Anderson the balance of their Stock of SIMPSON SEWING MACHINES, beg to offer them at from £1 10s; and if not approved ol' at the end of thirty days, they can be exchanged for Wheeler and Wilson, Howe, Singer, or any other good machine, fkkk op cmafcgk. Seven reasons why A. Machine you should buy— AtDENNES'.S: lwt. Because lie is the largest importei. 2nd. Bocaupe he keeps 20 different kiuds. 3rd. Because he gives ono month's free trial. 4 th. iircuuse you can exchange one you don't like for one yon do like. sth. Because ho charges nothing extra for six months' credit. (<th. Because ho takes old machines in part pay ment. 7th. Because he will give onr friMidu a Lime-light Entertainment Free if any of us spend 10 guineas in Sewing or Washing Machines. GREAT CENTRAL SEWING AND WASHING MACRLNE3 DKPOT, QUKKN-S T It X X T. THE RESIDENTS OF ONEHUNGA, AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. By Cheap Railway Carriage, the undersigned are enabled to oiler their extensive STOCK of GOODS at and under Auckland prices: — DRAPERY.—Just Opened, several tons of Summer Drapery, Dresses, Prints, Muslins, Straw Hats, Hoots and Shoes, etc., etc., which will be found of superior quality and value. SEWING MACHINES.—A largo assortment. IRONMONGERY and Hardware.—Builders will find all ports of Nails, Locks, Hinges, &c, supplied nt Town Prices. GROCERIES of excellent quality, for family trade, cold at the smallest prolits. Our TEAS will bo found to sustain their well-known celebrity, unsurpassed in the province. One trial will convince. SUGARS and other Groceries will be found of superior quality to give satisfaction to buyers. OILS and PAINTS, Crockery, Glassware, Coals, Fire wood, Post:;, Rails, &c, &o. FLEjVTNG & STEVENSON, wliolrkale aud retail general Merchants, neon-street, Onehunga. m o let, IN SYMONDB-STREET, A GOOD SHOP SUITABLE FOR A PORK OR BEEF BUTCHER. APPLY TO C. BROOKES, QUEEN-STREET. TO LET, at Bercmera, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large garden, within eaiy distance of the Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "PHOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much pleasure in informing their friends ana the pnblic that their Portrait Studio is now OPEN. Their Establishment has been carefully fitted up with every convenience for producipg a superior class of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in oils, water colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. QUEEN^STREET, Corner of Welleslky-street West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. CJTRAYED, a light, bay Pony, white *-} stripe on forehead, and scar on left foot.—Any person returning same to Orlando, at Messrs. T. and S. Morrin'a, will be rewarded. LOST, three Turkeys on Monday. Ist inst.—The finder will oblige by letting McCrea know, corner of Hobson and Weliington-streets. FOUND, in my shop on Saturday, a sum of Money. Owner can have it by des cribing the same.—E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen street. FOR SALE or to LET, with imme diate possession, the Premises at present occu pied by James Kilgour, as a butcher's shop, at New market. ALFRED BUCKLAND. F~OR SALE, Twelve pairs Belgian Canaries, with or without young.—Apply to F. H. Eyre, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. NORTH SHORE.—Two Furnished Residences to let; also a Cottage.—Apply to R. and R. Duder, House Agents. T3ITJRNISHED ROOMS, with Board JtJ if required; house beautifully situated near town; termß moderate.—-Address, "MS," this omce 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 address, apply at this office. rpO CARPENTERS. PLUMBERS, X SLATERS, AND PAINTERS. Tenders will be received np to noon of Wednesday, i the 10th instant, for Alterations and Repairs to a i Villa Residence near Newmarket. EDWAED MAHONEY, Architect. mO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of THURSDAY, the 4th November for the ERECTION of a FAMILY RESIDENCE at Tauranga. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of this paper. ■ ■ The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, SPRING GRASS for Horses and Cows.—Domain Pastures, luxuriantly grassed, newly fenced, with good shelter and abundance of water, for a limited number only. Terms: Cows, 3s 6d, Horses, 5s per week; 1b per night; Saturday to Monday, 2s; catching, Is. Receiving yards : Auck land Pound, to.i of Abercrombie-street. npEJSDERS will be received till 4 _I_ p.m. on Monday, the Bth instant, for Counters and Shop | Fittings for Mr. Dyson's new premises, Queen-street Plans, &o , at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, t fni .'ton*.



"KpW T) RESS JMTATERIALS. NEW "SUMMER GOODS. H. AT SI ITS HAS JUST OPENED FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER BADE A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF New Dress Materials, In all Stiles and Qualities, and at Prices to Suit all Purchasers. THEEE ARE SOME SPECIAL LINES, Very Beautiful Goods. THE WHOLE STOCK OF DRESS GOODS Is -well Selected, and the CHOICEST and CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. NEW SUMMER PRINTS. very Heavy Stock of New Prints, best qualities, excellent patterns, and fast colours. EW FRENCH MUSLINS. A nice stock of New Muslins, best Pxench goods, very stylish, and beautiful. CHEAP WASHING SILKS. A cheap line of Checked Silks at 6d per yard; worth 4s. CHEAP JAPANESE SILKS. apanese Silks, In all colours, from per yard. NOTED BLACE SILKS A shipment of H.A.s noted Black Silks just to hand, same as last imported, and 20 per cent, below any other Silks in the City. \ NEW JACKETS, CAPES, SLEEVELESS JACKETS, &c, in all the NEW STYLES. A very choice assortment. MANCHESTER GOODS. JUST OPENED— A Heavy Stock of Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, &c, &c, All of the best makes, and, as usual, marked very moderate in price. CLOTHING, TWEEDS, &c. Just opened—New Clothing, Hats, Shirts, &c, &c, A SPLENDID LOT OF NEW TWEEDS. TAILORS SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE . PRICES. A LARGE STOCK OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUIT H. ATKINS, (Late Hay and Honeyman). PROFESSIONAL NOTICE. Mr MACLEAN, Dentist, Begs to Inform his Patients and the Public that he has KKMOVJBD from Mrß. D. Sykes*. ' Upper Queen-street, to more central and convenient premises in Princes street, and In a few days will be able to resume his y r.f--««'n-"l "» »)-»c* o- i ','" ,*;.||>~M | |M , iinMniiminwiiiiiiiiifl i



T>RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. JL Lrreep R. J. DeLias. Sta^e Manager.. G. W. Collier. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, NOVEMBER 3. Attraction Extraordinary ! First appearance in Auckland of that accomplished artiste, Miss CLARA STEPHENSON in the' great sensational drama of GRIP: Or, A WAIF OK THE STREET! Q.RLF! QRIF! QRIF ! QRIF! Q.KIF! Grif, Miss Clara Rtophonpon. Alice, Mis* Lizzie Morjran. The Tender-hearted oyrtennan, Mr. U. \V. Lawrence. In preparation—STßUCK OIL. Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p.m. Box Plan at Upton and Co.'s, Stationers. Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. v. .^^^^^ ft [Uxder Vicf,-Regal Patronage.] CITY HALL. DE. CARR'S Fourth Famous Pitut-no-mesmeric Seance. Opening Lecvnre—"Pnachcvs and Preaching." Admission—Ss, 2s, and Is. Doors op en at 7.30, to commence at 8. T GENE-STREET HALL. E. CLAIR'S MAGNET TROUPE, Assisted by MISS AMY THORNTON, Will give a VARIETY CONCERT on TUESDAY, Oth November, in celebration of the Prince Of Wales Birthday. A Select Quadrille Assembly after the Performance. Prices of Admission:—Front Seats/3s; Second Scats, 2h : Galleiy, Is. T. CULLIE, Secretary. tt; jN tjn~iskillen loyal orange Hi LODGE, NO. 3. The ANNUAL DINNER will fake place in the Lodgprooro. Wellesky-street, on FRIDAY, 6thinst., at 8 p.m. Tkkets, 5s each, may be had by members of the secretary (Mr. Oram), Captain Burns, and Mr. Bent. The Annual Meeting of the above Lodge will be held on THURSDAY evening-, 4th infit. Visiting Brethren are invited 1o attend, PRINCE OF WALES BITHDAY. GRAND VOLUNTEER CONCERT, Under the patronape of Major Gordon, Officers, and Members of the District, in the CHORAL HALL, ON TUESDAY, November '.), 1875, To Celebrate the 17th Anniversary of the Auckland Volunteers. Tickets, 2s 63 each. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at S p.m. A UCKLAKD SOCIETY OF ARTISTS X3L THE EXHIBITION Will he opened on the lGth of November, at the Clioral Hall, Syrnonds-etreet, and the Committee feel assured they will meet with hearty co-operation and support in their endeavours to promote a taste for tho Fine Arts in Auckland. As an incentive to Artists and Amateurs, it has been determined that an Art Union (-hall be held at the close of the Exhibition, and that successful members shall be permitted to fclect any Pictures -for Bale on the -walls of the Exhi bition, to the value of the prize drawn. Tickets, 10s each, to be had of the Secretary or any of the Com mittee. Exhibits to be received from the 9th to the 13th November. JNO. C. HOYTE, Hon. Sec. ST. JAMES' LITERARY ASSOCIA TION. A Musical snd Literary Entertainment will be given by this Society on FRIDAY, the 12th met. Programme in future issue. ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. A meeting of the Members of the above Society will be held on "Wednesday, the 3rd instant, at 8 o'clock p.m., at the office of Mr. Brock, Wjndhain Chambers, Auckland. Business : To wind up the above Society and dis pose of the balance in Bank. A. BROCK, Secretary. T7LAGSTAFE HILL EESEKVE. JO Tenders for the exclusive right to Cut Grass on the above Reserve will be received by the under signed till 8 p.m. of Thursday, the 4th instant- Oliver Mays, Chairman D^vonport District Board. 1M O T C E The undersigned having made arrangements for the Carriage of Goods on the WAITEMATA ana KAIPARA, in conjunction with the Railway, are now prepared to forward any Goods consigned to their care at the following rate of charges :— Between Auckland and Riverhead, 5s $ ton. Railway as per advertised scale. Between Helensville and all stations on Kaipara, by cutter or steamer, at 10s '19 ton. 5 per cent. Commission. P. & J. McLE OD. AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, for 1876. The publishers of the Attoklasd Aimanao a>°d Pbovincial Handbook desire to intimate that the fourth number of their publication is n"w in the press and will be issued as early as convenient. Its compilation is in an advanced state, and the volume will contain many new features which cannot fail to commend it to the jnrigiuent of the large section of the people who have hitherto given it such a liberal support, and to increase its popularity with all ser.tisns of readers. Tbs book will be issued at the old price, ONE SHILLING, and will have a minimum guaranteed circulation of THREE THOUSAND COPIES, but the issue is likely to very considerably exceed that number. It is hardly necessary to point out the advantages of such an advertising medium. The sale of the work in country.districts is very extensive, and the little volume remains for daily reference in hundreds of settler's homes throughout the year, thus affording a permanent medium for advertising un attainable in any other way. We are indebted to Captain Rails, of the ship City of Auckland, now in port, for the testimony given by passengers coming out under his care, to the value of the Handbook as a source of information and a guide to new-comers ; and Mr Edward Perkins has also written from the United States, forwarding various testimonials and letters of thanks from railway managers who have placed copies at their varions,central depots for the use of through passengers to New Zealand and Aus tralia, and othets interested in the colonies. Copies are shelved in all leading English and colonial libraries, colonial newspaper dffices, and on bosrd mail steamers and immigrant sh'ps for perusal during the voyage. We need not expatiate on the importance to tho community of a book of this kind, a work calculated to keep Auckland and its msouces promi nently in view, and to create in the minds of strangers the idea of Auckland and New Zealand as almost synonymous terms. B3?" TO ADVERTISERS. In order to secure the insertion of business notices in the Auckland Aimanao and Provincial Hand book, it is necessary that ADVERTISEMENTS should be FORWARDRD AT ONCB. The charges are:—Per page, 40s ■ half-page, 25s ana quarter-pag«, 15s. Special advertisements in front of reading matter, 60s per page. Other special . advertisements according to arrangement. REED AJVD BRETT, Publishers. FRIDAY, KOVEMBER 5. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PIANOFORTE. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, the sth instant at 11 o'clock, ' HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Rosewood Pianoforte, &c, &o. SAMUEL OOOHTIA."NrR & ROW,



THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4. NOON. FRUIT, JAM, TART FRUIT, POTATOES, Etc. Ex Glencoe, from Hobart Town. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Qaeen-stieet, on Thursday next, at 12 o clock noon, Ex Glencoe, from Hobart Town— I- S2 esses A PPLES. well assorted A—47 cases Apples, well assorted W—27 casfs Apples, welt assorted Wilson- 42 cases Jam, 1 lb tins, assorted (— 57 cases Jams, lib tins Holroyd J— 5 cases „ 2*l b „ Kennedy okCo) —10 cases M;irmal*de I—4l cases Tart tfirat Hawkins —15 cases Jam 93 bags Potatoes Ex Hero, from Melbourne— 150 cases Melbourne Jam, 1-lb tins well assorted Terms:—Cash, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. PROPERTY IN HOBSON-STREET. GEO. W. BINNEY, TpAVORED with instructions from -«- Captain Bpbton, will sell by public auction on Wednesday, the 17th November — The splendid Freehold Property in Hobson and Vircent street?, nearly tpposite the property lately sold, *hjch will be subdivided to give double frontage. Plans will be m view after Friday, the sth November, when full particulars can be obtained from the Auctioneer. Terms at sale. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 11 O'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. BOOTS! BOtTS! BOOTS!! Ex 'Hero,' from Sydwey. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange on Ihursday, the 4th November, at 11 o'clock sharp, 78 PACKAGES BOOTS & SHOES, consisting of Ladies and Gentlemen's Boots and Slipper?, Ac ; also Children's Shoes, all suitable for the coming season. Without Reserve. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE CITY, SUBURBAN, uOUNTRY PROPERTIES. THE subscribers have been favoured with instructions from the Executors of the late William Morrin, to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on an early date in December, due notice of which will be given, THE WHOLE OF THE REAL ESTATE OP THK SAID WILLIAM MOKRIN. Further particulars of Properties, &c, will appear a future advertisement SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4. EX GLENCOE, FROM HOBART TOWN. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, on Thursday, 4th instant, at 11 o'clock, 200 cases Hobart Town Apples, assorted qualities 50 cases Hobart Town Jams 100 bags Bran. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4. PROVISIONS! GROCERIES! FURNITURE! M, JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at their rooms To-morrow (Thursday), the 4th instant, at 11 o'clock, PROVISIONS Groceries Fornitupe And, Miscellaneous Goods. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Sale OF UNSUEPASSED VILLA RESIDENCE SITES, WITH UNRIVALLED VIEW OF THE TOWN ani. HARBOUR, SITUATED ON THE PONSONBY ROAD. B. TONKS & CO. A RE favoured with instructions from Staottos Jones, Esq., to sell by public anction, at the Brunswick Mart, about the end of November, due notice of which wiirappear, 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 ibourhood 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 Plans are now being prepare . Further particulars can be had at the Auction Mart.1 The terms of sale will be most liberal WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3. C I TV MA R T. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. AUCTION SALE OP DRAPERY. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Wedneiday. 3rd intt, at eleven o'clock, " s- | General DRAPERY, CLOTHING, *c, Ac. Terms Liberal. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. E. & H. ISAACS WILL hold an extensive sale by suction at an curly date, of Wines and Spirits.