the'peopie were treated as dogs and slaves; bat with Magna Charta they would get rid f those" abominations. Fashionable snobs *3S n obs said they would not trust the wr.rkinj' classes; but he could trust them - r^fe, and he knew they would not pass Sw tf aws- c PeoPle now possessed *• o i power, and it was a gross atrocity • ■ oej should be spoken of as fools, fan —* and |felons. If their rulers treated them thus, it was because their rulers thought they were mere slaves. Dr. Kenealy con clnded as follows:—" Band yourselves to gether in this great Magna Charta Associa tion. (A voice: 'and we will.') Lazarus was thought to be dead, but when the Great Master came and looked upon him, He saw that he only slept, .find the people of Eng land were thought by their rulers to be dead, but I know they have only been in a tempo rary slumber, and as he called forth Lazarus from the tomb, so I call you forth to follow me and my associates and friends. (Tremendous cheering.) Come forth like eagles renewing their youth; come forth like giants refreshed with wine; and with our eagles and our giants we shall never cease until our eagles and giants are on the topmost places of England, where they ought to be, and the baser animals are consigned to their proper and contemptible receptacle. <md cheering.)"

LECTURE ON FREEMASONRY.

The lecture on Freemasonry by Eev. P. P. Agnew had been anticipated by numbers of persons with a high degree of interest, from the known fact that Mr. Agnew was a dis tinguished brother of the craft and a teacher full of general information. George P. Pierce Esq., P.G.M. of New Zealand, oc ■enpied the chair, and with a few re marks introduced the lecturer, who was received with cheers. The rev. lecturer •commenced by informing the audience that lie was, he believed, the first person who uras authorised to threat publicly the subject of freemasonry. Mr. Agnew then proceeded to show by various traditions and illus trations, that the origin of masonry lay far remote; according to some, it commenced with the creation, and to others that it commenced with the tower of Babel; it must be observed, how ever, that the famous tower of Babel was built of brick. In all Masonic legends and emblems, there was no mention of brick. Another legend attributed Masonry to Enoch, another to the building by Abraham of the altar upon which he was to offer up his son Isaac; but the most ancient literature of the craft was associated with Solomon's Temple, npon which 108,000 talents of gold and 1,117,000 talents of silver had been ex pended, a sum nearly equal to the national debt of England. After lingering upon the glories of the wonderful temple of the wisest of Jewish kings, Mr. Agnew pro ceeded to shew that Masonry was popular among the ancient Romans, and that among those people were brotherhoods united by their skill who went from place to place to raise up temples for the worship of the one true God. Such a fraternity was established the celebrated Romish lawyer, Uuma Pompilius, who gave them com missions, symbolic signs, and emblems of ancient figures in English and European architecture, sufficiently prove that the most recondite observances of masonry were not unknown in those times. The grandson of Kirjg Alfred, Athelstan, studied the craft, and invited masters to his court. His brother Edwin, also, became a master mason, and his name iB connected with many noble works. The rev. gentleman then proceeded to give a clear and concise account of the Masonic craft down to the present time, enumerating the notable facts and Masons in connection with the universal brotherhood, each separate lodge of which represented a congregation of professing Christians. At the close of the lecture a vote of thanks was accorded to the talented lecturer. Mr. Agnew, in thanking his auditory, stated that he would preach on Sunday evening at the Choral Hall, which would be his last public appearance in Auckland previous to starting for England.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. There is a good show from the Cure mine. The Caledonian retort to-day. Arrival of the Southern Cross. The Southern Cross is just in from Napier. News from Tairua. There is nothing fresh from Tairua. The Prospectors are accumulating at the rate of four tons a-day, but are waiting till the end of the week before starting again. Bright Smile. The Bright Smile has stopped half the battery for the present, till they have opened out afresh. Sharemarket. There are no share quotations. The time of brokere' meetings is altered to 3 o'clock.

COROMANDEL.

( From our own Correspondent.) This day. The sbaremarket is unaltered. There is nothing in to-day from the mines.

3 p.m. The Eoyal Oak has fifteen pounds of rich specimens to-day.

GISBORNE.

(From oar own Correspondent.) This day. The Pretty Jane left at 11 p.m. last night for Auckland via Mahia, where she would losd sheep.—Passengers: Mrs. and Miss O'Beirne, Miss Mill, Mesdames Scrivener, Dugleaux, Reeves, Messrs Boylan, Mill, Turnbull, Starhope, Banks, and seven in the steerage. Mr Caulton was returned for the Provincial Council by a majority of nine.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

OAMARU.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Singular Proceeding. A case occurred in the District Court in which damages were claimed for working the Corporation Quarry, near Batterslay's house. It was decided, in order to test the damage, if any, by blasting, that four jurymen should be stationed in a house while four blasts, 11 feet deep and 4 inches in diameter, half filled with powder, are exploded—the jury to assess the damages if the house is de stroyed, or according to the result. The jmdge declines being with the jury, and hints at the result being a case of manslaughter. Much amusement and excitement is caused by the peculiar mode adopted in valuing the damages.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Repairs to the Taupo. The steamer Taupo was undocked yester day and will leave for the North this after no on. The repairs to the fractured keel was most excellently executed. A strong shoe was constructed of 2f-inch plated, close rivetted, and bolted through and through the. keel and rudder-post, rendering the dan oaged parts as strong or stronger than before.

WAITAKI.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day.

Mr Conyers and officials are here from Oaniara, inspecting the line; thenlgo and n»l»ect the Awanioko line, and linea which

will be opened on Saturday. A free train will run. The day will be a public holiday, and there will be a luncheon.

GREYMOUTH.

(Tar Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The programme for the Greymouth Jockey Club, two days raciDg (on December 27 and 28), is issued. The following are the prin cipal events : Trial Stakes, 40sovs.; Grey mouth handicap, L 150; Railway Stakes LSO; All-comers Handicap, L4O ; Grey Valley Handicap. L 125 ; Handicap Hurdle, L4O; Borough Handicap, LSO ; Novel Race, L3O; Consolation, Fatal Accident. A fatal accident occurred here yesterday to a son of Mr. James Wyle, C.E., aged seven. It appears the deceased, whose parents reside above the Government Quarry, ventured too near the precipice and fell over a distance of fifty feet, death being instantaneous.

AUCKLAND ROWING CLUB.

The anntial meeting of the Auckland Rowing Club was held last night at the Thames Hotel. Mr Thomas Henderson, the captain of the Olub, occupied the chair. Mr Jno. Marshall, the honorary secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting, and also the report and balance-sheet for the past season. The balance-sheet showed that twelve months ago the Club began operations with £12 5s 5d to their credit. During the season the receipts have amounted to £56 7s, and the expenditure to £68 14s sd, leaving a credit balance in hand of £3 6s lOd. The report contained a detailed account of the results of last year's matches, alluded to the necessity which existed for increased facilities in lowering the Club's boats, and concluded by some capital advice as to co operation, a virtue in which it must be con fessed the members up to the present have not excelled. The newly elected set of officers is as follows :- Patron, Sir George Grey; Vice-Patron, the Chairman of the Harbour Board, Captain Daldy ; President, Mr Gustave Yon der Heyde, M.H.R. ; Vice- President, Mr A. Heather; Captain, Mr Thos. Benderson, jun. ; Hon. Secretary, Mr Jno. Marshall; Treasure*, Mr James Dacre ; Committee, Messrs H. W. Hender son,. R. Gratten, B. Provo, D. Oxley, W. J. Caverhill, E. M. Clark, and. G. Dunnett. Seven new members were elected, and after a lengthly conversation, the meeting con cluded.

AMUSEMENTS.

(o) PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The excellent aud well written drama of the "Home Wreck" was reprfsetted last night at the Jrince of Wales Theati c for tl>e third time, before a large and appreciative auriierce. We have on two previous occasiors ;tfertf d particularly to the merits of this dramatic production from the practised pen of SterliDg Coyne, and to the claims of the representa tives of the characteis, that it seems unnecessary to go ovtr the grr.ucd agau. The "Borne WreckI'is one of the best dramas that have yet been placed ■upon the .Auckland stage, and it establishes the axiom that the people aie light at heart, that is to say, those who possets culture and are capable of distinguishing between the false and the true. The players last evening gave the same life and meaning to the performance f.3 on the two previous exhibitions. Hiss Gecrge and Miss Morgan were succeskful, asd won the plaudits of the many; while Messrs Se-rle, Lawrence, Collier, Sweeney, «nd others, acted thetr several parts wiih. much satisfaction. A charge will come over the scene ihis evening, and an adaptation from Mrs H. Wood's "Bast lynne" will form the subject ol to-night with Miss Cany Geoige as Lady Isabel, and Mr Lawrence as Carlyle. This dramatised veisicn o( a popular novel is of the sensational rather than the poen'cal tjpe, and dees tot depend for suc cess ma simple stoiy of a woman's heart; but how evtr beautiful a poem or nautical utterance may be it loses its influence on the human mind by too frequent repetition, and sometimes p»)ls upon the laste Ihe rnonsgemeiit therefore vt.ry wisely makes a charge, ana " last 1 ynne" *ill be very acceptable to hundreds of persons »ho have witcesstd this in teresting drama on other occasions.

HOBSON'S ENTERTAINMENT.

The grand entertainment by the Hobson Band Minstrels will be gi< en to-night in the City Ball in aid of the funds for improving the convent grounds and church of St. John the Baptist, Parnell. The programme is very attractive, and promises some thing to suit every taste. PARNELL CROQUET CLUB. The Parnell Croquet Club entertainment ■will be held in the Parnell Hall to-morrow evening, to consist of two parts—first music ; second, spelling match Dr Ellis will take the ctair, and Col. JNation and Mr Moss will act as umpires. ENTERTAINMENT AT DEVONPORT. The gocd people of the district of LVvonport, North Phnre, ■will hold an entertainment this evenirig, in cluding a Spel.ing Bee, in the Trinity Cuhrch school room, the prrcetdt. to be givtn to the fund for procuring an harmonium for the church MB. DEMIES' MUSICAL COMPETITION. Mr Pennes'Musical Competition and Spelling Bee entertainment will ti.ke plf<ce this evening in the large room of the Young Men s Christian Association, when thre« five guin-a sewinsr n achines will be given away as prizes. The Rtv >dwm Brown ■will act as judge »t the spelling Bee. Mr Lan bert and Mr Beale have pre misea to act as judges of the musical competition, and a third gentleman is expected. TOXIC EISTIBTArNMBNT, The proceeds" of the Tonic Eol-fa ftntertainment to morrow evening in Ponsonby Ball under Mr Bloom field's bands, will be given in aid of tfce Ponsouty Sunday-schools attached to All Saints' Church ana the New iJi.ptist Chapel. THE CHEVALIER BLONDIN. Mr H. E. Lyon, the secretary and advance agentfor ♦he Chevalier Blondin, has arranged with Mr Heldsbip fortbe timber which will be necessary to erect the enclosure, etc., on the occasion of the visit of ihe distinguished air-king. During his latt visit to Australia, Blondin mace a most favourable impres sion both in his private and public capacity as will be seen from the following extract from the Melbourne Argus : — " According to appointment, M. Blondin waited upon the Mayor of Melbourne, at the Town Hall, yesterday morning at an hour before noon, to bid him farewell before leaving for Adelaide. Alderman o'Grady, Mr W. Lyster. and a few other gentlemen were present. The Mayor, having set champagne before his guests, proposed in a few bearty words, the .health and safe return of M. Blondin. Mr Lyster presented M. Niaud with a hondsome diamond ring, and also gave another -to Mr Blondin for presentation to his agent, Mr J-yona. remarking that, " like master like man," the example set by M Blondin was reflected by hig secre tary and agent in the politeness and straightforward ness with which they transacted their business The health of Mr lyster was proposed by the Maror in recognition of his effqrts to supply such musical entertainments an were calculated to gratify and elevate public taste. 11 these toasts were suitably acknowledged. M. Blondin take 3 with him a crew of piirlit mpn from Melbourne, who are accustomed to hfs perform«nceS) and by whose ald he will erect hls own tent Jn Adelaide. The Claud Hamilton was to have left the wbarf yflsterday afternoon, but was detained until half-past eight in tne evening. Madame Anna Bishop and her company were also passengers by the same vessel." , ■ ■

PARLIAMENTARY.

[From our Special Correspondent.]

WELLINGTON.

This day.

In ttie House yesterday, there was some grumbling at the sacrifice of private business to Government measures. Sir George Grey said that although the responsibility for the abolition rested entirely on the Government, the Opposition would assist m getting the abolition through as fast as possible and the days usually allotted to members ought not to be interfered with. He asked that : two days be set apart for private business. Sir Donald MoLean promised one day for mem bers but said he could not promise two; ~~ Gold Duty. /,;..,. Sir George Grey gave notice of his inten tion to introduce a.bill abolishing gold duty. Ministerial Replies. . In reply to Mr.' Rolleston, Major Atkinson said Mr. Vogel had all the papers relating to the charges of venality made by him against emigration officers under the Board of Trade, and he would no doubt either substantiate or withdraw them. In reply to Mr O'Neill, the Treasurer pro mised the production of papers relating to the Jane Spiers and Young Dick collision. . 'In reply to Mr Murray, the Treasurer said that Sir Julius Vogel had ordered the pay ment of £1368 to the Crown Agents as^com mission on the negotiatiou of the four-million loan. New Bills. •• In the House of Kepresentatires, the fol lowing bills were read a first time :—A bill to provide for allocation and management of certain reserves in the town of Onehunga, ImmigrationandPublio Works Appropriation Bill Public Debts Sinking Funds Act Amendment Bill. Thiß latter bill make? the

Public Trustee one of the Public Debts Commissioners.

In the Legislative Council, the following bills were read :—David David's Land Act, an Act to enable Mr Thomas Russell to re linquish certain lands in the Piako district, and the Governor to grant other lands in exchange, and to authorise the Governor to exchange with Mr Frederick Whitaker land in Piako district; the Wellington Rivers Act. Abolition Bill. The discussion of clause 17 providing by Treasury Bills, for deficiencies in land revenue, elicited strong adverse criticism, but it was ultimately passed with an amend ment limiting the number of Treasury bills in circulation at one time to £100,000. Mr Macandrew moved his amendment constituting tbepresent members of Assembly for provincial districts a Board of Works, by whom the land revenue should be ex pended. Several members spoke against immigration being charged against the Land Fund, and Mr Stafford and the Government opposed the Board of Works proposal. Mr Brown moved as an amendment, " That the residue of land revenue arisirjg within each provincial district after the deduction afore said, shall be applied by the local governing bodies in the construction and maintenance of public works within the provincial district in such manner as shall hereafter be provided by any Act of the Assembly constituting local government bodies within such district."

After further discussion the Government, seeing they could not sustain their position, accepted Mr Brown's nmonnrripnt.

LAST MIGHT.

(Per Press Telegram /gency.)

On the House resuming at 7.30, Mr Fitz herbert referring to the acceptance by the Government of Mr Brown's (Ashley), amend ment whereby the residue of the land revenue arising within a provincial district shall be applied by the local governing bodies to the construction and maintenance of public works within such district, eaid that the Government had abandoned a funda mental portion of their programme, namely that the land revenue should be applied to public works and bringing people on to the land. He thought this change of policy a great mistake, and that it would prevent the Govern ment from carrying out a great colon ising policy. He thought it was a retrograde movement, and was entirely at variance with what was said in the Financial Statement, for now it appeared that the Government in tended to devote no portion of the land revenue to immigration, nor was it to be sub ject to appropriation by the House. The hon. gentleman thought it would injure the credit of the colony when this would be known, and that, in fairness to the public creditor, this change should be made as public, as was the enunciation of the policy in the Financial Statement.

The Treasurer replied, saying that he had no objection to letting it appear as part of the Financial Statement, that for this year the land revenue should not be charged with immigration.

After further discussion, Mr Macandrew's Board of Works amendment waß made to apply to the whole colony in place of Otago only, and a division was taken as to whether the same thould be added to the Bill: ayes, 14 ; noes 31. The amendment was lost.

Ciau&e 18, as previously amended, passed. In clause 19, Mr May opposed the distri bution of money as piovided by this clause, and said if it was carried be would oppose the third reading. " Proviso" was struck out, and an amendment moved by Mr Cur tis, "No annual payments to exceed Is in the £ in annual value to let, and Id in the £ of the value to sell, of rateable property within such road districts." Agreed to.

The clause passed as amended.

On clause 20, Mr Curtis moved a similar amendment, viz., that "proviso" bo struck ont with a view to inßert as above, with the addition of " and municipalities." Mr. Gibbs strongly opposed subsidising municipalities to the extent proposed, which he was sure that they did not require, while the outlying districts seriouf ly wanted it.

Mr T. L. Shepherd moved an amendment, That the endov inent sLould be 10s in the £ to municipalities, and £ for . £ to Boad Boards. He considered that municipalities are too largely subsidised. The time would come when the Government could not afford it, and the outlying districts would suffer accordingly. He did not think the towns wished it, for they know that their prosperity depends on that of the country. If the towns were subsidised to the extent proposed, the result would be simply that they would do away with their rates. Mr Sheehan agreed with the test speaker, and instanced the town of Auckland, which had valuable reserves, and if it received £ for £ it would certainly be benefited at the expense of the out-districts.

Mr Reynolds supported Mr Curtis's amendment.

Mr Reid would vote against the clause, because he thought the people in municipa lities and road districts should not be en dowed out of the consolidated revenue. Mr Wood supported the clause. Mr Harrison moved that 30s in the £ should be given to road boards and nothing to muni cipalities.) Mr. Steward would vote for the clause. He would much rather see the clause strnck out altogether than that there thould be any difference in endowment between munici palities and road boards.

Mr. Swanson warned the Government that they should fulfil their promises to the people.

Mr. Shepherd's amendment was negatived on the voices, and on a division Mr. Harri son's waß negatived by a majority of 18 ayes, and 24 noes.

Mr. Cnrtis's amendment was carried on the voices.

The clause as amended passed. On clause 21, an amendment was moved by Mr Sheehan, 30th April (?) to be explained during the past financial year of such road district or municipality. The clause as amended passed. Clause 22 was struck out. Progress was reported with leave to sit again.

The House adjourned at 1.15 a.m.

THE FOOTBALL MATCH.

THE SECOND DEFEAT OF

AUCKLAND.

DUNEDIN

(From our Special Correspondent.) Wednesday,

The football match took place this after neon on the oval. Dunedin won the toss, and started, kicking with the wind. Imme diately after the kick off, Auckland got the first force down, but did nothing more all day. Again the Auckland boys were all at sea. They Beemed to have no go in them at all. Ellis was about the only man in the team who did anything approaching work. The other had no stay in them.

The Dunedin men played very well indeed, especially Samson and Macfarlane. Hose and Smith were also very valuable to their team. The game ended : Dunedin nine and a-half points, Auckland half-a-point. There were twio and a-half points disputed for Dunedin. The ground was crowded with spectators, who were a great nuisance—one of whom injured Henderson. '■'■' The Auckland team are still full of pluck, and expect to lick the other provinces yet. They played with much spirit to-day, but were ,very shaky. Sicliness has upset the ; whole .team. , ~ t .j *. _ ~-, , ; ," . ■. ■fr- The Aucklanders will be entertained at a dinner to-morrow night}'- i;) '" ibioa ion _jgneimlitm *■■'"• wtrtsl "■<■<>

The Departure of the Hero from Melbourne.

(FROM OUM SPECIAL CORRES PONDENT J The Hero left Melbourne for Syndey and Auckland on the 18th inst. It will be seen from this that the Hero may be expected in this port on or about; the 2Sth inst. i _ i _ -

TUSSELL

(From our own Correspondent. This day. Shipping. Departures : Colonist, Elsinore, for Auck land. Mariner, Maud, for Thames. The Fawn is loaded and stuck in tho river near the junction, and will probably have to discharge part of her cargo.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.—This Day.

Thk usual meoiing of the Board of Educa tion was held this afternoon at three o'clock, when the annual accounts were presented shewing the aniount of funds received by the Board irom various sources, ai;d r the manner of its disposal. Various other business was also dealt with. RftVENUE OF TJIE BOARD. The statement of receipts and expenditure for the year ending 30th June, 1875, shewed receipts': Balance, from last account, £387 18s Od ; rents received, £3fis 3s Cd ; refund for books, £1144s Id ; from Provincial Go vernment, £1500; rates collected, £11,434 4s 2d ; advances from Bank of New Zealand, £7,203 5s 4d. Total, £21,094 15s lOd. Ex penditure : Grants for buildings, &c, £1891 19s Id ; salaries (teachers'), £16,639 9d ; do., departmental and inspection, £732 18s 4d ; travelling expenses, £182 ; books, itationery, maps, £205 3s lid ; collecting rates, £375 16s 4d ; and other miscellaneous expenses making up a total of £21,094 15a lOd, less £6 15s lOd balance in hand. GRAMMAR-SCHOOL TRUST. The statement of accounts for the year on account of the Grammar-school Trust shewed receipts: From last year, £262 Is lid; rents anil interest, £2075 14s ; grant from University, £300 ; refunds, £10 ; school fees, £1139 Isssd; scholarships, £150; bank advance, £127 10s 9d. Total, £4065 7s 2d. The salaries to masters amounted to £2728 ; scholarships, £277 10s ; paid for surrender of various endowment leases, £622 3s lid. Other expenses making total of receipts less £17 4s 7d balance. The Reserve account shew investments, £7250 ; amount due from general account advances, £400.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 15s ; sellers. £18. South British Insurance—s.ls ; buyers, 51s; seller?, 525. Loan and Investment Company—Buyers, 14s ; sellers, 15.*. Old Whau-7a3d. Caledonian (double) - £5 2s 6d. Crown Princess—Buyerp, 3a. Golden Calf (double)—l2s 9d. Cure— Sellers, 14a Gd. Otaco —Sellers, ss. 1 Union Beach - Buyers, Gss ; sellers, G7s Gd. Tokatea—Sellers, 14i 6d. Pride of Tokatea — Buyers, 23 4d ; sellers, 2s Gd. Tairua—Sellers, 555.

li U JKS DA V, S.E.PT EMJ3EH 23 1875



A pail in fright was signalled this morning, and wss generally expected to turn out the City of Auckland, 100 days from London. At half-past two, however, the cone was hauled down and a white flag run up to the masthead of the signal starf, the translation of this being "Passed out of sight." Instructions fiom England have been received via the South by which the ship Alumbagh is to shape her course for Kew casile from hence and load there for Point de Galle. In reply to " Caustic," in our Tuesday's ifjsue, we have much pleasure in stating, from information received, that Mr Staines' promise of a donation of books to the Fire Brigade was loyally kept and has been cor dially appreciated. Notice. — Our premises 130 and 132, Queen street, will be clostd on Wednesday and ThuiEday the 22nd and 23rd instant, for the purpose of marking down the stock, and will re-open on Friday, the 24th instant, when the whole of the stock will be sold off regardless of crsfc.—S. & J. R. Vaile, Na tional Mart, 130 and 132, Queen-street.— [Advt.]



JUST PUBLISHED. New American Song : "SILVER TEBEADS AMONG THE GOLD," As Sung by Miss Lizzie Morgan. PRICE, is. May be had of Music Sellers and Stationers. P I. E O N.. S. WANTBD,—IOO Common Pigeons, before the SOth of this month. Highest ptice given. K. C. GREENWOOD, Market-house. - ANTED, Tenders for Conveying 600 casks of Cement, now on board the Columbus, to Lytteltou 01 Timarn. K. ARTHTTB, WgT] Aucttoneer.gfc WANTED, for a Store at the Bay of Islands, a smart young man as Assistant Storeman.—Apply at onoe to Mr. Geo. Bullock, at Owen and Graham's, Queen-street Wharf ANTED, Tenders till Monday, 27th instant, at 12 noon, for the erection of a Cottage, labour only. Royal George Hotel, New-, market.—G-. Bowring, Architect. ANTED, a Draper's Assistant.— Apply to William Wilson, Queen-street. ANTED, a good General Servant. Apply at once to Mrs. Wynyard, Grafton Road. W "ANTED, by a respectable middle aged Woman, a situation as Cook, or Cook and Housekeeper, in an Hotel; country preferred; an excellent character of 14 months.—Apply at this office by letter. ANTED, Six A.B.s for the ship Alumbagh for Newcastle.—Apply to-morrow (Friday) morning, at 10 o'clock sharp, to R. Brown, Shipping Office, Custom-house. TXT ANTED Known, that the Manure T * is for disposal at the Newmarket Slaughter Apply early.—F G. Clayton. ANTED Known, that F. G. Clayton is selling Timber, Posts and Rails, at low prices for cash, at the Newmarket Yards. ANTED, lor Whangapoua, an Engineer, and two or three Mill Hands. —C, A. Harris. ANTED, three Carpenters.— Apply to H. W. Trevarthen, Devonport, North Shore. WANTED, a respectable Boy about 14 years old, also a Girl about 13 for a gentleman's farm, about eight miles from town.— Apply by letter " JA," Star office. ANTED, Tenders to build small Steam Launch and Barge. Labour only. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.— Apply to Alex. Barr, Globe Hotel, Wakefield-street. ANTE l>, Sawyers -^A pply to W. Oliver, Draper, Queen-street. ANTED Known, that S. Faulso, Tailor, Victoria-street, two doors above the Royal Mail Hotel, is prepared to clean, dye, or alter Gentlemen's Clothing, bo that it will appear equal to new. ; . , ANTED, for Poverty Bay, a thoroughly competent Bookkeeper; refer ences required.—Address Box No.. 13,; Post Office. ANTED, a Boy that can Milk • well. —Apply to A. Cucksey, Grocer, Wake fleld-street, between the hours of 9 and 11. WANTED,, a situation ■by a young Man as Ciork or Manager in a Store, under-1 lands trading with the natives; good references';— Address " XYZ," offlceof this papery < : ■■■■"■ ••



WASTED to SELL, a neat five roomed Cottage in Napier-street. — fit. Parting ton, House and Land Agent, Queen-nreet. ANTED to LET, three large Rooms, and use of Kitchen, about five miles by rail—pleastitt f.umnier residence ; low rent —H. Partingtor., iiousc and Land Agent, Queen-street. ANTED to BUY, for cash, Hauri Kickers j suitable for making ladders — Apply at J. C. Peiham's, Ladder and Barrow Factory. WANTED, an Apprentice for the manufacturing business. — Apply to E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen-street. WA NTED, by two sisters, situations as General Servants, either town or country. Apply at this fifficc for address. WA NTED to S ELL, a small business In Queen-street. —For particulars, apply to Messrs Stewart aud Apph-by, Shortlahd-street. WANTED, Persons travelling by Kail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan'h (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. WAbT&D Known, that the best Holland* Oin. larpehottles, 4s; small ditto, 2s 9d ; Ale, per half-pint, 2d ; Jarge bottle Schnapps, 4s O(l.—J. H. Grattan, Slur Hotel, Newton. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan lieon, 198, Queen-stitfet, nextEdson'sl Chemist. WANTED to SELL, 42 dozen of Preserved Onions and Carrots, 41b tins, 9d per tin ;7n Od dozen.— 11. Watts, Pitt-street. Cheap for people going home. _____^ WANTED, by a respectable you ng person, .i situation as Machinist or Sales woman.—Apply by letter to MP, at this office. ■ ~. A~N~T~E D •' X N O W "N, that J. MORRISON is prepared to oxemte all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stak office. , : - _ ANTED, Buyers for 2,000 new sacks.—Apply at Great Northern Brewery, Kybcr Pass. \>i/ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage V* to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ANTED, li very body totry Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. Eirst-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. V Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddlor, &c, Queen-street. tSf~ Country Agents wanted. WANTED, by a Clerk and Book keeper, Employment for two or three hours three evenings in the week ; would make up Trades men's i'ooks, Write Invoices, &c— Address by letter to J. A.C., Htak office. A i\ Tli D, Buy ers for Cheap Paper hangings. To make room for further ship ment, I am determined to Sell PaperhangiiißH, Scrim, White Lead, and oil lower than ever for Cash.— C. Laßochc, Kyber Pass. , ' ~rZ~ a ~770it SYDNEY AND -^ MELBOURNE., «£/><>} \ -' , • Tlie faß {. an ci favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne on the 18th, and bo may be expected here on the 28th inst. She will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about FIUDaY, the Ist October. ; For freight or passage, apply to OEUICKBHANK & CO., Agents. 10, Qnc n-strpet, Auckland, September 23,1875. FOR >ALE, (cheap), a large lot of Splendid C< ats, Trowsers and Vests will be old at a very low price To-nipht! Tonight! at The Pantheon, 198 Que»-n-street, next Edeon's, Chemist TT\~IT~V O N PORT. A " SPELLING BEE" and Musical Entertainment will be held in Trinity Church School-room on THURSDAY Evening, 23rd September, at 8 o'clock. Proceeds for Church Harmonium Fund. Admißßion : Aduitu, Is ; children, 6d. TONIC SOL-FA Musical Enter tainment, under the conductorship of Mr. C. Bloomfield, will take; place in the Ponsonby Hall on FRIDAY, the 24th September in aid of the Church of England and Baptist Sunday Schools at Ponsonby. Boors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. Admission, Is Od and Is. _ L E T, Two Front Hooms, with nice large Fireplace in one rorm ; Bedro-m largfi. Alto, use of back Kitchen. 'i'crins, Cs per week. Apply at E. J BAILEY, St-Hueld View, Auckland. UUKLAKD COLLfcGte AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. The Fourth Quarter -will commence on Thursday, 30th instant. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master.^ I INVERNESS GOLD MIN INGT~COM PANY (REGISTERED). A DIVIDEND of One Shilling and Ninepence (1/9) per Share will be payable at the office, No. 31, Insurance Buildings, on MONDAY, the 27th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. T. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. T) L,O- U! G li I■' N. a Applications required for Clearing and Ploughing about 4 acres in the suburbs.—Apply to ' f GEO. S. GRAHAM, ; . ' " ■'■'" Bank Buildings. FOR SALE, a - first:c!ass Billiard Table, with furniture complete, to be sees a Star Hotel, Albert-street. X) ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice fs hereby given that the Half-yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-houße, in Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 20th day of October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Repqrt of the Directors for the Half year ending' Both instant, the Election of a Director, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. j J D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. jtgr Candidates for the office of Director must give notice in writing to the Boaid of Directors, such notice to be left,at the Banking-house^Auckland, thirty days at least before the day of election. Auckland, September 15, 1875. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. . The Monthly Inspection will be held on Thursday Evening next, at 7.30 p.m., in the Drillshed. Uniform : Undress, with arms and accoutrements. JOHN MOWBKAX Captain. Auckland, 20th September, 1875. r->-| R E W A R D. Stolen or Strayed, from Mount Smart, Onehunga, an Iron Grey Filly, branded SM on the left shoulder. Any person giving information, will receive the above reward.—D. Neilson, Butcher, Onehunga. iyr EL B O~TJ RN E GU P. SVVEEPBTAKES every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. V ■ ■.'■ " Persons wishing to secure Tickets shoula mane early application, as the List ia fast filling up. QWEEPSTAKES on the Melbourne X?' Cup on Thursday and Saturday, at the City Club Hotel, Shortland-street. ■ , . ft>] , BO ARD and H esidence.—Required ''- two or ■ three Boarders in a private house, pleasantly ftituated at College Hill, and within an easy distatice i from Queen-street.-Cards .at and MoDermott's, Photograpi'ers, opposite Albert Motel. TOIYE POUNDS REWARD. FIVli POUNDS EBWARD will be raid, on con viction of the party or partiei who^Affixed to the Doorway of the Corn Exchange the Notices relating to .the late Custom House Fraud; BINNEY W~ O ; .£___ I C , -E. The undersigned desire to give their Customers the advantage derived br ihe late universal Reduction.m theoostof aides, by charging Considerably Less for Leather: . ■ IRELAND BROTHERS. ~ "T^TOTICE.— I will not hold myself xNt Responsible for any debtS! contracted bymy-' wife, Catherine V™^°',<^^^unm>P 23, ISJS-[] {l -'Ki :' "



i -" i ■ ■ •;■ '•» I «j.• ■;, .:■ • r % " j r*& \ '; .■■ ■•■■■ j■: ' ■ - | . ■■ ■■ PIHEAP OXKAEIISa-OUT SALE U OF DBAPERY & CLOTHING. H. ATKINS EAS COMMENCED A CLEARING-OUT • SALE OF HIS [ M MEN S E S T OCX! rHE. WHOLE STOCK IN EVERY DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN RE-MARKED* A REDUCTION OF 12£ to 25 PER CENT. HAS BEEN MADE. HE 1. ALANCE OF WJNTER DRESS MATERIALS WILL BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST! ■ ■ i FRENCH MERINOS, WINSEYS, HOMESPUNS, BLACK SILKS, COLORED BILKS, SILK VELVETS,: VELVETEENS, BLACK LUSTRES & MOURNING GOODS, REDUCED 12# TO 15 PER CENT! A CHEAP LINE OF BLACK SILK VELVET (MANTLE WIDTH), AT 12s. 6d. PER YARD, WORTH 20s. MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Huckabacks, and all Fttrntshing Goods, Reduced \2\ to 15 pbr cent. an overstock of 300 pairs blankets, Reduced 12J£ to 20 per cent. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, FLANNELS, &c Reduced 12J£ to 17# per cent. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, &a, At 12% to 20 per cent. Reduction. TJPWARDB i>? 3,000 YARDS OT MOSS TRIMMING TO BE CLEARED AT ONE PENNY PER YARD. , A VERY HE AVY OVERSTOCK of y CLOTHING, TWEEDS, SHIRTS, AN GENEEAL OUTFITTING, REDUCED 15 TO 20 PER CENT. N.B;—The STOCK of CLOTHING has een El MARKED considerably BELOW WHOLESALE PRICE. ALL GOODS'AT THE !sAMEi|RATE|OF REDUCTION. ■N■-'... ■ '• ■ ■ ' t&, THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE The STOCK must be REDUCED some Thousands of Pounds before TAKINGiSTOCK. H. ATKINS, (Late Hay & Honeyman). XT^ H I T E B A I T. To all lovers of this old Eoglißh delicacy, Mr. R. Gratten offers a real treat, having made arrangement* for a continuous supply of this delicious fish during the season, which will be dressed in the old Green wich style daily at the Thames Hotel Restaurant from 12' to 3 o'clock. T> H O T O G R A P H Y. SPECIAL NOTICE. - Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much pleasare in informing their friends and the public that their Portrait Studio is now OPEN. Their Establishment has been carefully fitted up with every convenience for producing a superioi class of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in oila, wate colors, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. [IT ! , , - •. QUEEN-STREET, • | '"''-,' CORNER OF^WEIiLESLEY-STBEET WIST



TDRINCE OF WAl^Jitt IJIJi-a-xnJx Lessee' .. K. J- De Lias. Stage Manager.. G. W- Collier. THIS (THUESDAY) EVENING, SEPTEMBEB 23, Tlie Charming Artiste, ■ .. T . HISS CARRY GEORGE & MR. K. W. LAWRENCE, In the powerful emotional play, in 5 acts, entitled— ■ I EAST L YN N E! (By special desire). Tadv Isabel ... Miss Cabby George liffidCai-lyle " .. .. Mr. R. W. Lawrence The engagement of tbe above popular artistes will not permit of this drama being rtpiocuecd during the season. TO-MORROW-Third Grand Fashionable^ Night, Robertson's Comedy, in 4 actw, entitled, SCHOOL.— Naomi Tiffhe (her unrivalled impersonation), JUiss Carry George -PLAYING WITH JTKJS.-Mtb. Dr. Savage, Miss Carry George. Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p m. Box Plan at Upton and Co. 's, Stationers. Dress Circle, 4s; Stallß, 2s (id ; Pit, Is. "POO TBALL. A Meeting of the Ponsonby Football Club will be held in St. Matthew's School THIS (Thursday) EVENING at 8 o'clock. All members are particularly revested to attend. F> A . JQNEP, Hon. Sec. P~ AR NE L L CROQUET CLTJB ENTERTAINMENT. Pabnell Hall, Friday, September 24; t First Par t, MXTSIC; Second Part, SPELLING MATCH. Two Prizes will be awarded in Spelling-one for Ladies and one for Gentlemen. Dictionaries: Ogilvie, Walker, andNuttaU. Chairman: Dr. Ellis. Umpires: Col. Nation and Mr. Moss Tickets, 2s each, to be obtained at Messrs Upton s and Wayte's, Queen-street, or at Mr. Gilberts, Parnell. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p.m. . ; , ( . rr\ 6 L~ E T. OFFICE TO LET, in Fort-street, closa to Queen -Btreet-SAiPMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. PLUMBER, GASFITTER, COPPER SMITH, AND ZINC-WORKER. R. TUDEHOPE Notifies to the public and his friends that he has Commenced Business as above in those premises in Grey-streec, next door to Mr. Tudehope's, Grocer. The public may rely upon business being carried cut in a first-class manner, and with despatch. All Departments of the Trade undertaken, Estimates given, and Contracts tendered for. The Advertiser has had many years experience in the trade, and knows just what is required by the . public. To those who may favour him, he would say that only first-class hands are employed, and all work is carefully overlooked by the proprietor. R. TUDEHOPE, Grey-street NOTICE.— All Parties travelling by Bail to Onehunga and'tbe Waiiato to call at the Thames Hotel (or Grattan's Pocket Pistols, from Is to 3s INK! INK! INK! INK! INK! Wanted to sell about 60 dozen Bottles of Good Ink, assorted.' Three Shilling Bottles for Is 6d; Pint Bottles only Is per bottle; Half-pints only 6d per bottle.—Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. Be in time ! _ : •■■■• mO O A RPENTE R. S. rT Tenders are invited up to 3 o'clock on Saturday, for the erection of Two Story Premises at New market. Plans and specifications at the office of T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 11 o'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE CHEESE, HAMS, AND BACON. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by axiction on Tuesday,.'.;. 28th September, at 11 o'clock sharp, 351 CHEESE, loose ' 13 sacks HAMS and BACON. This lot of Cheese is frcm a well-known Dairy, and is the best lot offered in this market for seme ume. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. 1 PRODUCE.— 10 tons good eating jXT Potatoes, 5 tons superior Adelaide Flour, Onions, 100 sacks Oats, 20 sacks Bran. Oatmeal. 30 sides good Bacon, 30 Hams, 20 kegs Butter, 40 cases Hobart Town Apples. GROCERIES.—IO cases Wilson's Jams, 20 caFes Hawkin's and Holroyd's Jams, Sugar, Dates, ' Blachlead, Candles, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, New and frecond-hand, Bookß, Pictures, Earthen ware, Kitchen Utensils, &c, Fagatelle lable, Balls and Cues; also, a good Microscope. ■' AT 12 O'CLOCK TO-MORKOW. MARKET HOUSE. POULTRY— 100 first-class Turkeys, Fowls, Ducks, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, Goat,.™ He; &c L PRODUCE—Potatoes, Onions, &c, &c, Sundries. j ■ ■ R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE."'; BAR FITTINGS. • ■ ■ ■ I- " . ■"■' ■ r>':(''J? ■Pk IHE subscribers will sell at the mart, « JL Fort-street, to-morrow, the 24th instant, at 11 • o'clock, ; GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Handsome Mottled Kauri and other Fittings. SAMUEL COCBRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. POTATOES! POTATOES ! POTATOES r<*. • Ex Hawea, from Nelson. L. W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his mart, on Friday, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, 400 bag! Nelson Potatoes, in prime condition. ~~~^^DAy7sEPTEMBER 24. EX SOUTHERN CROSS, @ SYDNEY. LEVI "W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his mart, on Friday, 24th instant, . at 11 o'clock, 150 bags MAIZE, a Prime Samtle, in lots to suit _ purchasers. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMB .R 29, - 11 O'clock Sharp. COR N B" KJD HANG E. ' BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! , G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at tbe Com Exchange, on Wednesday, the 29th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, Hfr ', '; 73 nackages BOOTS and SHOES consisting' o_ . ( ; P Men's, Womens', and Children's Boots and , V Shoes, all suitable for the coming season. Terms at Sale.. _ v