Court.] I swear that mark was not there before that Friday evening. I told Mr Kirby I did not want his chances. He was to go home. I resisted as much as possible, and would have run out, but he put his arm round me, . and I could not get out. I told him that my husband would soon be in, because Mr Kirby had several times spoke to me about "a chance," and she had as often told him to go home where he onght to be. He said if I would not give him "a chance" he would go to Edwardes-street. I told him to go then. The cjloor was not fastened when he came to my house. The door was standing open. He fastened it when he came in. He locked tb.e door with his other hand. I screamed oat as well as I could. The chefh'onier is at the foot of the bed. My hus band did not come out while the struggling was going on until he found that I could resist no longer. The door of the room opened inwardly. I could not scream when he got me on the bed because he twisted the counterpane around my head. To Mr Hesketh : When Mr Kirby hinted about a "chance" on previous occasions. I always told my husband and my mother. One night I went with my husband to Kirby's own house, and he wanted me to go in but 1 would not without my husband.

James Bain, coal and firewood dealer, lome-street deposed : I have known Mr. Kirby between four and five years and have several times worked with him. We were always on very good terms with each other up to Friday last. He has often befriended me in many things and many ways in business matters. On Friday I had been at home the greater part of the day. In the evening 1 left my house taking my horse with me, intending to take it to the country. TeD minutes before I took my horse out I had seen Mr Kirby at the bottom of the street talking with another man. I took my horse up the street and placed him in Mr Cook's stable. When I left home I did not intend to take it there. I had my reasons for placing my horse in Cook's stables which I am pre pared to state. I came back from the stables to my house. When I got home there was no one in the house, and I concealed myself in the cheffonier. From information I had received I suspected there was some thing wrong with my wife. It was my wife I suspected. After I had concealed myself I heard some one come in, light a candle and go upstairs. I believe it was my wife. She came down in almost five minutes. She was not quite downstairs when 1 heard a foot at the door. A man exclaimed ''Good evening Mrs. Bain" and walked right into the room. I recognised Kirby's voice. I could see from the cheffonierj where I was hid, and had to judge from hearing. He said he saw Bain go away with the horse, and said " I've a good chance for to night !" My wife ex claimed something ; witness believed it was "Oh, my God what shall I do." Kirby said he'd be if he would take any denial that night. Some one locked the doorg and I heard a souffle take flsce, and Mr Kirby said he would buy my wife a silk dress, a gold brooch, and ear rings. The scuffle went across the floor from the door towards the bed. I jumped out of the cheffonnier. (Witness here explained the position in which he found Mr Kirby, and the state of his dress.) I pulled Kirby off. By the scuffle I could tell my wife was re sisting. Having found that my wife was resisting, I came out. After that I found I had no grounds for suspecting my wife. (Left sitting.)

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies and

the Grand Jury.) The Spring Sessions of the Central Criminal Court of Assize were opened this morning at the Supreme Court, before his Honor Mr Justice Gillies, and the Grand Jury. His Honor took his seat on the Bench at 11 o'clock exactly.

The following gentlemen answered to their aiames, and were sworn as the Grand Jury • M. M. Taylor, W, T. Bassett, Frederick Bmp, J. L. Campbell, G. M. Mitford, Wm. Aitkin, Jno. Lawford, Jno, Buchanan, J. T. Boylan, A. Boardman, Edvsard Isaacs, ■Joseph E. Pounds, James Walmesley, James Baber, Arch, Wallis, J. M. Dargaville, O. B. Owen, J. P. Dv MouliD, Thomas H. Ivey, Jno. Gordon, G. S. Graham, Jno. S. Macfarlane.

Dr. Campbell was elected foreman. Silence having been proclaimed in the usual manner, his Honor proceeded to deliver his

Charge to the Grand Jury. His Honor commenced by stating that he had again to congratulate the Grand Jury upon the light character of the calendar, not because it had not a large number of offen ders, hut because the crimes were not of an aggravated character. There were nineteen persons charged, and the crimes were of a great variety of kinds. A peculiarity about the calendar, which was noticeable, was that out of the nineteen persons charged, no less than five of the offenders were females, and four natives, constituting together nearly half the calendar, a feature which his Honor had not remarked in any previous calendar. There was also an almost entire absence in the sheet of what are generally known as the criminal classes that is of persons who were regular and constant offenders against the law. With one exception all were first offences. Another peculiarity was that the majority of the persons charged were under the age of 30 yeare, that was they were young. Thus they were not called upon to deal with persons confirmed in crime, but on the contrary with persons who were only ]ÜBt entering upon a career of crime. As bad been before remarked there was a great variety in the offences. There was one of .arson—three of perjury—two of them against women—two of forgery—one against a wo man—two charges of passing counterfeit coin —an 'offence as they knew nearly allied to forgery, for it consisted of uttering the forged representation of money—six cases of assalut'— three natives were charged with assault and robbfery, and there were 5 thefts of various descriptions from house breaking to obtaining money no false pre tences. In the majority of the cases the evidance was of a very simple character and they would require nothing but their own common sense to guide them in their mode of dealing with them. There were however a few under which his Honor said he felt bound to make a few observations. The nrst he should remark upon was a charge of arson against a woman. That a crime of setting fire to a dwellingrhouse had been committed thrice, and was no doubt a most deliberate and wilful attempt1 but it was their duty to ascertain if a clear and prima facie case was made out against tne prisoner. It was very difficult to get evidence in a case of arson but f* *hat reason it would not do tor them to jump at the conclusion that the accused had committed the offence. The prisoner was the wife of the owner of the house. The difficulty was to understand what motive the prisoner could have had. ltxe house was insured for £200, but it was insured in the name of the mortgagee, who would get the money in case of the house &emg bnrnt down, bo that it could be no possible benefit to the owner or his wife. A peculiarity in the case was that there was no sufficient intention shown on the depositions, inirther evidence might te brought before wiem, but his Honor felt bonnd to direct their attention to the case, because it was nor! at all clear that accused was the person Who committed the crime. There were also two cases of perjury arising out of a charge against a publican of selling grog upon a Sunday The two prisoners seemed to hare SI 0?!- ,* they were Qot supplied with Wcokolic hquor on that occasion. They SEW***- ifc was not only necessMy that it *?onld be proved that the evidence of the pris ™«*«;Waß untrue, but alao that it was material

to the charge. In giving their evidence the girls had sworn that they were not supplied, with liquor by the defendant. They might have meant that they were not supplied by the publican himself. There was evidence on the other siae to show that other persons went and got the beer. If the Grand Jury were satisfied that it was not by the publi can that the beer was supplied, but by the people in the house, the evidence would not not be sufficient to warrant the charge. The prisoner also swore that they were not supplied with alcoholic liquor. It might be a question whether they would understand beer to be alcholic liquor. They might think it referred solely to spirituous liquor. In perjury there must be a corrupt intention, and the false statement must be material to the case before the Court. It was therefore a question for them to consider whether these girls had stated what was falsely corrupt. There was in the deposi tions an admission from one of them that she had made a false statement, and had been told what to say by the wife of the publican daccused. If this was so his Honor thought it was a great pity that the wife was not put in the dock with the girls. There was also a case of a woman forging a deed. His Honor went into very fall details of this case, and concluded his remarks upon it by saying it would be for the Grand Jury to consider whether the woman herself committed the offence, or whether she had herself been im posed upon by a third party. The other case upon which he thougt it necessary to comment was a charge of receiving a watch, which had been stolen. He need not inform them i that the offence consisted in the fact of their being a guilty knowledge of the property being stolen. As far as the depositions went there was no evidence even that the goods were stolen or that prisoner had anything to do with stealing them. There was only the evidence of one witness who had found the watch. If no further evidence was forth coming than that contained in the deposi tions, it would be their duty to throw out the Bill. l^o further comment was necessary. The rest of the cases were so simple that they would be able to deal with them. His Honor then directed the grand jury to retire to their r^om, where the various bills would be sent to them. The Grand Jury then retired. At 11 35 the Grand Jury returned into Court and brought in a true bill against Frances Dwyer, charged with stealing from a dwelling house. STEALING TKOM A DWELLING.

Frances Dwyer was arraigned upon an indictment charging her with having, on the 3rd July, 1574, stolen from the dwelling

house of Mr F. J. Bennett a number of articles of wearing apparel, valued *at £19, the property of the said Mr Bennett. The enumeration of the different articles occupied the Registrar nearly ten minutes.

Prisoner pleaded guilty in a low tone. On being asked if she had anything to say why judgment should not be passed upon her, prisoner returned no answer, but shook her head, which she supported with her arm on the front of the dock.

His Honor, addressing the prisoner, al

luded to the sad sight which it was to see a young woman so young thus blighting her character for life. His Honor remarked upon the singular circumstances connected with the robbery, more especially upon the fact that the prisoner had kept the articles in her possession. In the hope that the conse quences of her first offence might be a warn ing, his Honor said he would pass the lenient sentence upon her, that she be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for the term of nine calendar months.

At 5 minutes past twelve the grand jury came into Court, and returned true bills against James Axam alias Edwin Barkley on four charges of forgery and against .Admiral Jones Burton alias Jas. SutclitFe, for larceny on three separate indictments. LARCENY. Admiral Burton alias James Sutcliffe, a youth of 17, was arraigned upon an indict ment in three counts for stealing from the store of Mr. George Sibbin various goods and chattels on the dates of the 4th August, 1875, 18th August, 1575, and the 27th September, 1875. The prisoner pleaded guilty. His Honor forcibly represented to the prisoner the fearful consequences of a con tinuation in the career of guilt which he had thus early entered upon, and then sentenced him to nine months imprisonment with hard labour. THE CASE OV EX-CONSTABLE AXAM. James Axam, alias Edwin BarkJey, was placed in the dock charged upon an indict ment with forging the endorsement "JSeil Campbell" to a note of hand on the 11th June last and wilfully uttering the same aote to one William Lockhart, of Auckland. The Registrar asked the prisoner how he pleaded. Prisoner (in a husky voice). I dont under stand upon which note I am charged there. Is it for £11 or £22?

Mr. Brookfield said it was upon the £22 note the present charge was founded. Prisoner then pleaded not guilty. (While the jury was being empannelled the grand 'jury was again announced and brought in true bills upon three other charges against the persons two of a simular character in connection with different promisory notea and one for forging a receipt purporting to be signed by Mrs. TV ells). The prisoner said before the case was gone into he asked to make an application to the Court to have the police visiting book brought into court to show that the signature of Sergeant O'Connor was genuine. His Honor said there was no charge against the prisoner of forging the signature of O'Connor —it was for forging Neil Campbell's signature he was now being tried. Mr Lockhart was then called, and gave similar evidence as to the negotiation of the £22-note to that he gave in the Police Court the other day. At the conclusion of his evidence the witness was cross-examined by the prisoner, who elicited the following replies : — Witness did not hear prisoner say that he had better see the securities before he advanced the money. He could not say whether such a thing was remarkable or not. Had he suspected forgery he should have gone and seen then whether prisoner asked him to or not. '■■■ Prisoner.—Have you had any conversation with O'Connor about thisgsince I was arrested.

Mr. Brookfield objected to the question. Prisoner to witness. —Did I not pay the greater amount of the bill. This question was also objected to but his Honor allowed it on the score that it might affect the punishment. Mr. Lockhart admitted that the greater part of the bill had been paid. Prisoner again asked if witness had had any conversation with Sergeant O'Connor about the case. >

On Mr. Brookfield again objecting, the prisoner said it was very natural to his case that the question should be answered. He wanted to show that O'Connor's signature was genuine. His Honor again insisted that there was no charge of forging the sergeant's signature. Prisoner hung his head and said he had nothing further to say. Neil Campbell was then called, and, as in the Police Court, steadfastly denied that he had endorsed the bill. Prisoner at the conclusion of this evidence said that he was ready to admit that the signature of Neil Campbell was in his (prisoner's) own handwriting, but he had received permission from Mr Campbell to affix his name to the bill. 1 Turning to the witness, Axam then in a most emotional tone of voice said : "Mr Campbell: I ask you if you did not give me your permission to write your name on that bill. Think before you .'Answer—for years of my liberty depend upon what you >ay. :'■ :', ' IMr Campbell said he dvl not give any such |perniiaß|jbij. : l;;.;.'', ',{\^yjye.ima.itm .<: fc .•*■•-'.

At this reply prisoner gave vent to a deep groan and repeated that he acknowledged it was his writing. The Court asked prisoner if he wished to call any witnesses.

The prisoner said he had intended to have produced witnesses to show that O'Connor's signature was genuine. He presumed O'Connor had admitted his signasure and that was the reason that portion of the charge had been withdrawn.

fe^His Honor asked prisoner if he had any thing more to say. Prisoner: JNo, your Honor the case seems pretty clear against me I have this to say that I did have Mr Campbell's leave to write his name, and it was written in his own shop, and on his own counter on the 11th June last. His Honor said the prisoner would have an opportunity of making a statement presently. lhe jury having consulted without leaving their box,

The Eegister asked if they were agreed upon their verdict.

One of the juryman said he wished to ask a question. Had the prisoner any witness to show that when he took the note to Mr Campbell and showed him O'Connor's signa ture, Mr Campbell gave him leave to use his signature.

His Honor said the prisoner had already said he had no witnesses.

The jury then returned a verdict of guilty."

On being asked if he had anything to say, prisoner, in a voice choked with sobs and evidently labouring under strong emotion, begged the Court to be lenient to him aa he had a wife and family who were totally dependent on him for support, and were quite penniless.

The second and third indictments were read to the prisoner, in which he was charged T v-,, glßg the Bamo name> Neil Campbell, to bills of exchange for £25 and £11, with intent to defraud

Prisoner pleaded "guilty" to both these indictments.

The charge of forging on the 9th August, a receipt or acquittance for gocdi to the amount of £5 Is Cd received from Mrs Wells of VVyndham-street. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. The same jury was then re-sworn, and Mr brookrield having opened the case, Anna Bnrgoyne Wells was called, and deposed that in June and July last the prisoner was in the habit of dealing with her. She recollected rendering the account produced. The account had not been paid and she had authorised no one to receive it. bhe recollected prisoner telling her he was going away to Christchurch. She afterwards found out that he was going in the brig Moa to Newcastle. She went down to the brig in a waterman's boat, and asked for her money. The prisoner laughed at her, and produced the receipt now in Court. It had her name upon it It was not her signature, nor was it like it.

In response to the prisoner, the witness made the following ststements :— " You told me to wait for the money till the mail came in on the 12th. You never paid me the money. When I came down to the brig I was accompanied by the waterman and two friends. You were on the vessel. !fod looked over and said you had paid me." The prisoner asked this witness a number of questions, which elicited nothing material to the case.

Constable Tapsell was called by the pri soner, and in examination said he heard prisoner say at the brig that Mrs Axam had paid the bills. He did not see Mrs Axam, because prisoner said she was ill below. By the Jury : When Mrs Wells asked for her money Axam replied: "What, old woman,—do y i want paying twice 1" Prisoner naaue a short address to the jury in his ewn defence, maintaining that his wife had assured him the bills were paid. He was thunderstruck at the charge being brought against me. He knew nothing whatever abeut the signature, and was totally innocent of the charge. "Hif Bttn summed up briefly, after which the jury expressed a wish to retire. Before they went out the prisoner asked that an undisputed signature of Mrs Wells might be given to the jury to compare with that in the bill.

The jury returned after an absence of fifteen minutes with a verdict of "Not Guilty."

His Honor in passing sentence said that prisoner had pleaded guilty to two of the charges and was found guilty on a third by the jury, His Honor, however,, would not give him the full penalty which the law allowed, acd in consideration that this was his first offence, the sentence upon him would be but two years'imprison, ment with hard labour for eatih of the offences, the sentence to run eoDOiurrentlv.

BREACH OF COINAGK A€T. Robert Thompson, aged 10, William Wilson, aged 19, were arraigned upon an indictment charging them with uttering a piece of metal and passing it fco Denis Rubie, of Queen-street, as a half-sovereign, on the 19th day of August of the present year. T he prisoners pleaded guiity, and had nor thing to say why the sentence of the Court should not be passed upon! them. His Honor referred W the youth of the prisoners, and thinking tlbe act did not pro ceed from a wicked disposition, sentenced them to three months' fciard labour. ASSAULT ON a' CONSTABLE. Frederick Reeves, p9, and John Smith, 26, pleaded guilty to a4i indictment charging them with assaulting. Constable James William Moar. / .

Sentenced to 9 mo.nths imprisonment with hard labour.

THE ALLJEGED PEEJT7RY. The grand jury found no true bills against Annie Absolom anfd Harriet Podeßia, charged with perjury in a |publichouse.; y.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE PEINC& OF WALES THEATRE: „ L /"MACBETH." Shakespeare s gfreat tragedy of "Macbeth" was producari at the f theatre on' Saturday night, Miss Carry George appearing as Lady Macbeth. The house was wl fllfled, and the powcfnl cast Of charac ters was well circulated to keep the audienca thoroughly alive? to the merits of ths piece Of the performance/ of Miss George we are able to speak in high, / terms of praise We under stand it is th|g lady's first appearance in the character. The, fact was not at aU evident from the way in which th^e text, spblt, and business of the role were mastered.* I n the difficult sleep-walking scene Miss George s Sictipg had as extraordinary effect upon he, r (™4 lJ nce.f ft* soliloquy was delivored with splendid force^ arid expression, and the nervous appre hensions of |" a mind diseased" were pounrayed to • th.;. We: M «*• W-. La»reace played the title role with an intel^igentittellectuality, which wasaspleasing as it is rarej He exhibited ail the ambition, hesita tion and.acteumulating fire of Shakespeare's mysterious creation, |,ith a fine grasp of the various traits of charactfir j?aud in his deference to the prophecies of the witchfis, and his subord nation of his own will to °'J! mote ■ vigorous-minded wife exhibited a comprehension of the great dramatist's intention which pleased the crowd, while it delighted the student./ Mr Collier played Micduff very conscienti ously. |He rigorously kept himself within legitimate bounds |in hi s attempted hits, and had tue satisfaction of receiving as much applause as any ofj the performers. A. great featme of the wTI^^ 0,? V* t vhe lenderfn S of Locke's music U7 W v-" 51?.^ 6 imagined that such fair creaturtes as Miss Lizaie Morgan, Miss Emma Boce s fnto ™H £?} ty H, olt C(? uld haTe dlsK^«d themselves into su^h hideomly ugly witches The singing «f the various* trios was capital, the oaly fault bang that the voices were too sweet for such "fant^tic form ß /' Mr Collier sane the difficult music to the p^rt of Hecate with a deRTte.W skill which showed him no mean musician L ln<fantation scene went well and exercised its usual p|, o tent influence upon the spectators . The minor ft ; haiacters were passably well represented by i meii*t>ers of t^e company. The stags « flxi n ™» ana Riroperties —so important a feature of this pby-ww we ,i ) 00k ed after by the Jtage manager Mr CoMjior. The orchestra acquitted themselves well, aa^ci the scenery was excellent, so that the pertormtpce must,be pronounced a success; To nifflit, thie nautical play of the " Wreck of the Rattle snake" i£f\ to be rendered. <-"««arae

BARLOWS CIRCUS.

iJABLO-wr s grraad circus, to which we eaUed particular attention on>, Saturday, wiU be opened this evefinc in » ■PMndld Marquee erected for the purpose to the Market Reßery m This is one of the bestcScas* that h*Yc ever ventured to exhibit in the colonies/ QU ite equal to that Which met with so much succew about three jtfaw ftgs. | BarfoWa stud ol- performin"ponies

and trained horses, knowing dogs and clever monkeys a-e unsurpassed ia sagacity; and may be reckoned among the wonders cf the age. The equestrian clowns, funambulists and young Ron a, the pdace of juvenile »iders, have won the admiration of many thousands in various parts of the civilised world. The temple of equesttianism is fitted up in an elaborate arid convenient style, capable of seating more rhau a thousand people; it is also brilliantly lighted and vhe circus, we believe, will be largely patronised this evening by pleasure seekers. M4DAME RISTORI. This distinguished actres, who will be remembered ai hiving calico at Auckland ia the mail sSe;mer on her through journey to Australia with her powerful theatrical company, has made a triumphal tour through the leading citie* of the neighbourjrg colonies, where true genius is invnrubly appreciated. The well known writer " iEgleu," in the Australasian, speafcs of her as "the first actress in the world" Speaking of one of her impersonations, the theatrical critic of the s*me journal says : " The closing scene is full of the maji>3.y of grief and yet it is perfectly gentle withal. 'Ihere is grandeur, but it is ali human, and it therefore con;es intimately hoaoe to the hearts of'those who witness it. It, therefore, does one real moral service to see suchactirjg as Madame Bistoris We are able to understand be:ter of what compli cated material human passion and suffering are composed." The theatrical prjfession of Victoria has also borne testimony to iheir sense of the honor con ferred on their profession by this distinguished lady, and have united in presenting her with the f"Mowing address? :—" To Madame Adelaide Ristori, Marchio ness del Giiilo. Dear Madame,—Wo, members of the theatrical profession in Victoria, dfsiie to tell you how much it gratifies us to know that you, who stands first in the art, we also cultivate, have come from your triumphs in the great cities of Europe to this distant country. We are proud to call you our sister, for we are sure that in you bur vocation is honoured, and we ourselves therefore advanced in the eyes of the world We cannot but think that your viaie to Australia will communicate an impulse to the progress of our art, and that the rare excellence you show in your perfect impersonations will prompt us to emulate the good example you offer to. So long as the stage is adorn ed by one so accomplished and so eminent as y our srlf it cannot suffer decadence, and we trust yourillus trio us came will serve in the future to all of us in this southern land a* a stimulus to respect our calling and an encouragement to follow in your footsteps. We ure, dear wadnnie, with the sincereht regard and thrt warmest admiration, most respectfully youvs, <fee. —Tho address was'preßented publicly before an im mense audience, and caused great enthusiasm.

WAIWERA (Hot Springs).

0 [PER PIGEON EXPRESS ]

Waiwbra, October 4, 1875. Tiif. following are the passengers per Minnie (laßcy, for Auckland :-Mrs S. Jones, Mrs Boaidman, Miss Boardman, Mr H. and Mrs Kirkwood, Mr and Mrs Tomlinson, Miss Forbes, Miss Brown, Meßsrs Short, VVarren, Virct, Adams, Howard, and Captain Casey.

LATE TELEGRAM .

DUSEDICT.

(From another correspondent.) This day,

Between seven and eight o'clock this morn ing the notorious Cyrus Haley attempted to escape from a gang of prisoners working at Bell Bill. He ran as far as the junction of Moray Place and Stuart-street, when he was fired upon by warder Miller and shot twice beine killed on the spot

The Criminal Sessions opened before Judge Williams to-day. The chargo was merely congratulation on the lightness of the calender, and a hope expressed that a suit able Court-house would soon be built.

Annie Harlie pleaded guilty to larceny ; S-ntence deferred.

Mr J. Brown's new elementary singing class opens this evening in Brown and Son's music warehouse, Queen-street, at seven o'clock.

The annual meeeting of the North Shore Rowing Club will be held in the Masonic Hotel this Monday evening at eight o'clock Bharp.

On Friday, the 15th imt.. the public will be invited to an entertainment in the Choral Hall, which, from what we have learnt, will surpass in merit anything of the kind we have had for a long time past. The earlier portion of the evening will be devoted to instrumental and vocal music, after which a grand spoiling match will take place. The plan on which it is proposed to carry this out, will, we venture to say, be productive of side-splitting hilarity and mirth, and this ia what we want in spelling bees. The ketch Wild Duck cleared for Kaipara to-day with cargo of sundries. —J. Howard, agent.

The Ladybird left the Manukau to-day with the following passengers: Messrs Jagger, Anderson, King, Rev. Mr McKee, Mr Garrett, and others booked at Onehunga. The schooner Christina brings 100 tons manganese from Bussell. The ship City of Auckland was hauled into a berth inside the eastern T of the wharf this morning.

4 t 1875



WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Wright, Grey-Bteet. W~ANTED, parb of a Gold EarJ drop Lost yefterday (Sunday), between Hobson-Htreet and the Provincial Hospital. The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at the office of this paper. /iNTED, a Machinist to work Grover and Biker's Machine.—Apply to H, P Hayward, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, the person who took away No. 3 sets of Orpheus Glees, from the Choral Hall, to return same at once to this office. WANTED, a smart Lad that can ride. —Apply to G. Garrett, Butcher. WANTED, • a Tinsmith lor the Thames; none but first-class tradesmen need apply to G. McCau], Grahamstown. ANTED, a respectable Youth, must write well.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ANTED, an active Lad about 14 years old to make himself generally useful. Apply at the Pharmacy, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street. ANTED Known, that 6. Faulso is prepared to makeup Gentlemen's Clothing to treasure from £2 14s Gd a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well' shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers from 14s 61.—8. F \TJLhO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. —Cleaning, Repairing, &c WANTED, a situation as Purser or Supercargo on board a steamer.—Apply by letter, stating terms, &c, to "ABC," office of this 1 paper WANTED to LET, a comfortable Unfurnished Eoom, with fire-place.—For address, apply at this office. . ANTED, respectable Widow, with several young children preferred, for an e.asy Retail Business, very short hours; wages £30 to .£6O, and good hoiiae; no experience required — Apply by letter " CB," Stab office. ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Wailrato to pro cure Grattan'b (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price is to 3s. ■"• WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan heon, 198, Queen-sireet, next Edson's, Chemist. ANTED KNOWN, ■ that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices- Address Stab office^ •■ ■ AINTED, Buyers for Cheap Paper , hangings. To make room for further ship ment, I am determined to Sell Paperhangings, Scrim, White Lead, and Oil lower than ever for Cash.— C. • Laßoohe, Kyber Pass. WA^Ti^D Known, that the best Hollandß Gin. larpebottles, 4s ; small ditto, 2s 9d ; Ale, per half-pint, 2d; largi bottle Schnapps, 4b Cd.—,T. H.Grattan, Star Hotel, Newton: : WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANi'UjJ KlXOWtf, that D Goldie is prepared to supply all ktads of Timber and other Building materials, Including ?>i~rtHS, Doors, Mouldings, Broad1 Timber, House .oiis, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his ¥ard, Gnstom-honso treet. " 46OT$H-awr/p f ise a &J!



WANTED, Shareholders in the Otago Gold Mining Company to know that imperfectly a: dressed letters await them at the Post- W. Fioo"*, Manager^ A NTED, by a respectable Married Couple, a situation either in Town or Coun try. — Apply to " J.T.," i tak oflice ANTED a smart Lad about 15 years of age, for an hotel.—A.pply at the Custom-House Hotel, WANTED, Business Men to know that Riordan has opened, in connection With the hotel in Fort-stret t, a Cafe" and Restaurant equal to any in Auckland, whilst the charges are more moderate than any in the city. ANTED, a Chief rook.—Apply on board the s s Southern Cross, at One hunga, at once. ______^»™« WANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage ▼ » to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ANTED, h very body to try Elli man's Celebrated Koyal 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 Iletail Saddler, &0., Queen-street. S3?" Country A pents wanted. G'raFd black chapter of IRELAND, No. 149. A meeting of the above Chapter will be held in the Lodgeroom, Newton, on Wednesday evening, the Gth instant, at 7.30 o'clock. Every member is requested to attend. By order of the Sir Knight Commander fTIEMPLAR BENEFIT SOCIETY. The Monthly Meeting of the above will be held at the Newton Academy TO-MORROW (Tuesday), sth instant, at 8 o'clock p.m. All members requested to attend Annual election of Officers and other im portant business. Secretary will attend at 6.15 p.m. to receive contributions. SAMUEL WORMS, Secretary. WEEPSTAKE ON THE STEEPLE CHASE. A Ten Shilling Sweepstakfi on the Hunt Club Stecplecbasc is now Open, and will be drawn To morrow (Tuesday) Evening, at 8 o'clock sharp, at tlie City Club Hotel. Tho.se interested in the event are requested to look in this evening1. H. n. ABBOTT. M O T I 0 E. PEACE "AND* TUDD, Plumbers, Gasfitters, Bellhangers, Zinc, Iron, and Tin plate Workers, Have started business in the premises occupied by the late T X>. Worfolk, Shortland-slreet, and both being Tradesmen, with Colonial experience, hope to merit public patronage. Orders executed cheaply and promptly. Stove Pipes made and fitted up as in North America Agents for the Saracen Foundry, Glasgow. Orders received for Ridging, Cresting, Finialb, Fountains, Urinals, Closets, &c. Pattern Book on view. Architectural and Sanitary Castings. PEACE AND TODD, Short la nd-street, Auckland. K"pHE~ Schooner Firefly will sail for JL the Wade To-morrow Evening. nPENDERS FOE LAYING DOWN i CHANNKLB. Town Clerk's Offica, October 2,1875. The City Council will receive tenders until noon of MONDAY, October 11th, for Laying Uown Dirt Channels in Cook and Welleßley-stieets, from Hobson street West, in terms of specifications to be seen tit the surveyor's Office, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. MO UNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Assessment List for the year ending June 30, 1876, has been tic posited at the Toll-hoiue, Mt. Kden lionet for the inspection of Rutepayers. Appeals (if any) will be hem il between 3 and 4 o'clock, in the afternoon of TUEsDAY, October 5, at the Jtden Vine Hotel. JOHN PROBERT, Chairman. Sept. 8,1875. T'OKATJiA GOLD MIMING COMPANY (Registered.) The Transfer Books will be Closed on TTTESDATc, sth icst, at noon, prepiratoxy to paying a Dividend of 2:< Cd per Share. Date and place for payment will be notified to-morrow, W. HORNE, Legal Manager, i 4th October, 1875. MUST BE SOLD, a House contain ing four good rooms and a large verandah, lined, papered, and painted inside and out, two tanks of water, with the use of a well, and a splendid view of th c harbour. For particulars, apply at the West End General Store, Karangahape Road, N ewton. TT> UT L\ER ! BUTTJiE, ! BUTTEK,! B utters are down in price ! Splendid Fresh Butter Is 4d y 1b; Double Rose Salt Butter, Is # ft; Can terbury Cheese, 9d $ ft ; Pure Lard. 10d ty ft ; Real Dairy-fed Pork, fresh and salt; Pastry Butter, 8d ft ; a large supply of Fresh Eggs and iiacon at very low prices, at Fen ton's M&rket, coiner of Queen-street, next Hemus' Star Boot Shop. TiILEMENTAKY SINGING CLASS. _Ci" ' MR. J BROWN will commence a New Class at the warehouse of J. Brown and Son's, on MONDAY evening, the 4th October^ at 7 o'clock. Terms, 5b per quarter in advance. IS IT TRUE T~Yes! we are making Good Tweed Suits to measure from £2,— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon. MELBOURNE CUP. SWEEPSTAKES every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. Persons wishing to secure Tickets should make early application, as the List is fast filling up. ■Ij'uß ALE, (cheap), a large lot of J- Splendid Coats, Trowsers and Tests will be old at a very low price To-niphtl To-night! at ihe Pantheon, 198 Que«n-street, next Edson's. Chemist hp O BUILDERS. Plans and Specifications for building on No 6. Old Supreme Court Site, are now ready, and can be seen at my office. Queen-street. In constquence of the del. y, the lime for receiving tenders has been ex tended to MO \DAY, 11th October next, at iaoon. P. HBRAPaTH, & rchitect. ■rWWE LADIES OF AUCKLAND can make Beautiful their Homes by calling on ROBERT BREWIN and Purchasing his lovely FLOWER SEEDS. . AUCKLAND SEED STORES, Opposite T. and S. Morrin's. EOYAL GEORGE HOTEL, NEWMARKET. The above Hotel has been enlarged and fitted up regardless of expense. First-class accommodation to the public. Wines and Spirits, &c, of the beßt brands. N.B.—Good stabling for Horses. HENRY KEANR, , Proprietor. F)CJND, on Sunday, a Coat and Vest, containing a quantity of Cash. The owner wiil please call upon J. Stitt, Nelson-street, FOJJ ND, a few days ago, a Seaman's CertiflcH'e of haracter, by name George HaUet. — Apply for same to fJTAw. ' PRETTY Gable and Verandah COTTAGE RESIDENCE, near Ponsonby Hall, fitted up with great conveniences, containing six rooms—£Bso, on easy terms; possession imme diately. — Apply to W. F. Hammond, Shortl&nd street. "fcTEWMARKET IRONMONGERY AND IN, TINSMITH BUSINESS, '. The undersigned is prepared to execute all kindß]of Tinware at the shortest notice. Repairs promptly attended to. ■ G, GRICE,



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. a Fifth and Last Week of MISS CAKIIY GEORGE. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, The performance will commence with the Comedietta in one act, entitled — OUR COUNTRY COUSIN! Margaret, Miss Carry George. At 8.50 p.m. T. P. Cooke's celebrated Nautical Drama in three acts, entitled— THE WRECK OF THE RATTLESNAKE! * New cenery by Mr N. H Thornton. Lonjr Tom Coffin, Mr R. W. Lawrence; Kate Plowien (with songs and duets), Miss Lizzie Morgan; Cecilia (with porigs and duets), Miss Emma Rogers; supported by the Company. Inactive preparation, that glorious theme by H. Bj'ron, entitled—" tvymphs of the Lurleyberg, or Lurline!" interspel"sed with a number of the most favourite gems from the Opera of that name by Vincent Wallace, Esq. Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p to. Box Plan at Uyton and Co.'s. Stationers, Dress circle, is', Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is BARLOW'S CIRCUS. baklow's ciecus. Grand Opening Night— THIS EVENING. THIS "EVENING. This truly Wonderful Company, with their Splendid Stud of Beautiful PERFORMING PONIES! TRAINED HORSES! With the most efficient Troupe of EDUCATED DOG-S AND MONKEYS In the World! jfisr EQUESTRIANS, ACROBATS, ~m Together with TWO CLOWNS and Funambulists; also YOUNG ROMA, the Prince of Juvenile Riders! The above Company will open on Monday next, in a spacious Marquee erected in the Market Beserve, well-seated and brilliantly lighted. P.ices of Admission: First-class, 3s; Second, 2s; Pit. Is; Children half-price to first arid second seats. Doors open at 7.3U; commence at 8 o'clock. W. CLARK, Agent. Q BAND ASSAULT AT ARMS. CITY HALL, Saturday, October 7. An Entertainment will be given in the above Hall on Saturday evening, 7ih October, 1875. by the Pro fessionals and a select number of the Amateur Gymnasts ot Auckland, for the benefit of a retired Teacher in temporary difficulties. The programme will consist of Boxing, Fencing, and Siugle-stick, &c., &c. The final set-to between the two feather-weights—R. Davies, of Parnell, and the Master of the Boxing Class at the Auckland Gymnasium. Doors open at 7.30, the entertainment commencing at 8 p.m. punctually. Admission : Front Scats, 2s; Back Seats, Is. 7 ORNE-STEEET HALL. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7. GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT in aid of the Widow and oipbans of the late Thomas Salt, under iht> Special patronage of the Anciknt Obdvr of Forkstkbb and Ihdrpendknt Ordkr op Good Ti mplakb, tvLo ai c request* d to appear in Regalia. Doors O[ en at 7.30, to C( mraece at 8. Froiit Seals, 2s; I!ac:k Seats, Is. A Quadrille. Party after the entertainment. QTEEPLECFTASE AND HURDLE O RACE. On WEDNESDAY October 6th, Trains will leave Auckland for Eilerelie. in addition to the usual times at 12 15, 12.45,1.20, and 2.45 Onehunga for Ellerslie in addition to the usual times at 1.5,1.40, 2.30, 3.48, and 5.20. No Change. A Special Train will run as follows: — Auckland .. 8.40 5. 0 Drury.. .. 10.45 655 Newmarket .. 850 5.10 Hunua .. 10.57 7. 0 Rcmuera .. 858 5.10 Papakura .. 11. 4 7. 5 Ellerslie.. .. 9. 3 *5.24 Manurewa.. 11.24 7.22 Ppnrose.. .. 0. 7 5.30 Papatoitoi.. 1140 737 Otahuhu .. 9.19 5.44 Otahuhu .. 11.52 7.47 Papatoitoi .. 9-29-fg Penrose .. 12. 6 7.59 Manurewa .. 9 42 G. 24 Ellerslie ..*12.11 8. 3 Papakura .. 959 C-.41 Remuera .. 12 21 8.11 Hunua .. .. 10. 4 046 Newmarket. 12 25 8.14 Drury .. .. 10. 8 6.50 Auckland .. 12.35 8.24 * Calls at Racecourse. Should the Races be Postponed, tbe extra Trains will not run, excepting the one to Drury and back. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. FOR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage in thorough repair, tanks, Venetian blinds, and every convenience; 20 years' lease at a low ground rent; Jet for 15s per week. Price, £120.— R. C. Greenwood, Market House. FOR SALE or Barter, a comfortable Homestead of three acres, with every conven ience, and in good order, for £175 cash, or will exchange for a property in Auckland or suburbs — Apply to Mr. Jackson, Estate Agent, Onehunga; or to Mr. Ryan, Painter, &c, Upper Symonds-street. THE Misses Craig's Pupils will re- Assemble on MOVDAY, October 4. at their Seminary, corner of Graham and Hardinge-streets- ESSONS given in Leather Work and Wax Flowers at Miss Holder's Ladies' College, Hobson-street. ATEBLOO QUADEANT Board ing and Day School, conducted by Mrs. Norman - The Fourtti Quarter of the year will com mence on Monday, 4th < ictober. 'I HE ONEHUNGA' VICTIMS OF «■ THK EDUC \TION TAX. TESTIMONIAL FUND. BUB3CRTPTIONT LISTS are now Open, and lying at the Shops of Me*srs Teahy, Bootmakers; and Ni lson, Batcher, Queen-street, Onehurga, where Subscriptions will be received to present the incarce rated men—McMahon and Luc*s—wi ha Testimonial In recognition of tbe i.oble stand they have made acaiust the iniquitous PoU Tax. TV/TOINTPELLIER NURSERY. D. HA V Respectfully invites attention to his splendid and well-selected collection of annual and Biennial FLOWKR SEEDS of the best germinating quality, including from Bix to twelve varieties each of Balsam Phlox Calliopsis Salphiglosis Cox so* mb Fagetos Dianthus Zinnias ■ Elichrysum Stocks With over 150 other Varieties, Carefully selected from the finest strains in cultiva tion. pOMFORTABLE accommodation for V_/ one or two Gentlemen at Mrs Allies', Upper Symoni's street, text to G. P. Herce, Esq SHORT LA \ D HOUSE "Shortland Crescent.-Mrs Fardel's Pupils will re-ass^ mble on Monday, 4t?i October. Dancing Clasß on Friday, Bth October. Membe-s are requested to send in their names during the week. T< rms, £1 Is in advance. IJOARD and residence.—Required * * two or three Boarders in a private house, pleasantly situated at College Hill and within an' easy distance from Queen-street. —Cards at Evans and McDermott's' Photographers, opposite Albert Hotel. /IHUfiCH OF PJNGLAND GRAMMAR KJ hCHOOL, PARI\ ELL. The next Quarter begins on Monday, 4th October J-.S. ADaM-. B A, Head Master. NOTICE. —A clioice assortment of New Spring and Summer Tweeds is now opened out at the Pantheon STRAYED or Stolen, on Saturday or Sunday last, from Mr. Mullah's paddock on New North Road, a Dark Brown i/ony. about 13 hands high, and a little lame in near Jorefoot. — The finder will be rewarded on returning same to James Gardiner, bo'torn of >ewton Road. BKO WN'S RI^V KR POTATOES: — IN SPLENDID CONDITION— fx Bella Mary, FOR SALS IN LOTS TO .SUIT VJJkCTLKMTI H S. MEYI RS & CO. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Ex Ocean Wave, @ Levuka. MAIZE! MAIZE B. TONKS & CO. i WILL sell by auction to-morrow at 11 o'clock,



POULAR ENTERTAINMENT, In aid of the Funds of the Auckland Cricket Club, CHORAL HALL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ALLOTMENTS IN~SOUTH NEWTON, The Property of the Latb D. Burn, Esq., WILL sell by auction on above date. Further particulars will be advertised. Also, If not previously disposed of privately, the Residence of the late John Williamson, Esq., Newton. R. ARTHUR, Land and General Auctioneer, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street. TO-MORROW. Ex Star ov the South, @ Levttka. L. W. EATON WILL be sold by auction at his mart to-morrow (Tuesday), at half-past 10 o'clock, 120 bunches Bannanas 40 Pineapples 40 cases Oranges, ex Macgregor 20 cases Hobfufc Town Apples ~~ TO-MORROW. ON ACCOUNT OF THE CONSIGNEES. BLACK WALNUT SKELETON SUITES. OLEOGRAPHS, COPIES OF THE GREAT MASTERS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell to morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, S cases Black Walnut Skeleton Furniture—Sofas, Aim Chairs, Chairs, and Footstools, &c, &c. The finest g-oods ever in the market. 2 cases Oleographs, Copies of the Great Masters. Most pleasing- subjects in elaborately worked gilt frames. On View To-day. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1. TO BE LEASED BY AUCTION. By Order of the Board of Education. VALUABLE PROPERTY, EPSOM. SHOPS AND PREMISES, HOBSON STREET. r. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the Board of Education, to lease by auction, at bis Mart, Queen-strt et, on Monday, November 1 next, at 12 o'clock noon, To be Leased for the term of 21 years, that Valuable Block of Land, well Biti nted on the Epsom Road, o, poaiie the .Junction Hotel, now in the occupation oi Mr. J. Mason, in convenient sections for suburban residences. Subject to valuation for build ings at end of lease. TO-MORROW. BEEF PORK, PRESERVED MEATS, POTATOES, BREAD, FLOUR, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF SHIP'S STORES, Ex Carisbrookb Castle. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from the Hew Zealand Shipping Company, to sell by auction, at their stores, Fot-street, on Tuesday next, October 5, at 11 o'clock a.m , The following Large and General Assortment oi SHIPS BTORES, landed in first-class order from the avove-mentioned ship, viz :— 14 cases Limejuice 14 barrels Pork 20 jars Pickles 9 tierces Beef 64 cases Preserved Meats 39 casks Flour 20 firkins Butter 6 tierces Hread 4 casks Treacle 14 barrels Bread 13 cases Preserved Milk 6 casks Loaf sugar 3 cases Soap 10 barrels Moist 19 cases Ale and Stout 8 barrels «plit Peas 5 c»ses Sherry 17 barrels Oatmeal 1 case Port 15 barrels Kice 5 cases Champagne 36 tins Prese'd. Potatoes 4 casks Suet And 58 packages, consisting of Currants, Hops, Sago, Arrowroot, Pepper, Mustard, Barley, Coffee, Condensed Eggs, &c, ac. Also, 150 boxes Candles 25 boxes Vestas 15 mats Dates. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5. PAPERHANGINGS, PAPERHANGINGS, Ex Columbus. HPHE subscribers have received in- JL structions to sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, sth instant, at 11 o'clockj 24 bales of PaperhaEgings, well assorted, just landed, ex Columbus. "Without Reserve. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, At 12 O'Clock. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS, SPECULATORS, BUILDJb-RS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF DESIRABLE HOUSEHOLD AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY KNOWN AS THAT OF THE LATE WILLIAM HOB?ON, ESQ, HOBSON, COOK * NELSON-STREETS. UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNIT V OF ACQUIkING FRKTHOLDB IN THE HEART OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BINNEY, TpAVORED witli instructions from I- Captain Henry Burton, will sell by auction, on the ground, on Wednesday, the 13th October at 12 o'clock, the following splendid properties :— ---HOBSON AND COOK-STREBTS : 13 Building Allotments. Very Superior 12-roomed Dwelling - house, Coach-house, Stable, &c, and Section on which same are situate. Nelson-street : 7 Building Allotments. This is a chance rarely to be met with for persons to acquire Freeholds in the City, so close to the main centres of population, with all the advantages of the suburbs. Among others which this propery posssesse'i are the following :— The construction of the Graving Dock on the re claimed ground at the foot of Hobson-street; the con tinuation of Custom-house-street to Nelsen and Hob son-streets, the whole to be properly graded. The Harbour Board reclamation in Freeman's Bay —all being now undertaken, and in course of comple tion,—alike point to the certainty of an increase in value of the properties immediately in the neighbour hood of these improvements. While the otltiav of capital on other works for the benefit of the Port of . ucklanrl must rfsult in making Hobson-street (ft, m its superior elevation and in.ir.ived gradient ) the principal outlet for the immense traffic to be seated and sustained by really r.j rodnctive wo* Mich i the abi>ve have iv other places'proved thenw4.es to D©. The property must in a few years. <Rom its superior natural advantages, nvll it not ev.fi m value that of Que b n-str e et, and the lucky robes'-or will then obtain annually a sum equivalent to the f"e simple of to-day; and not least, the very lib ial terms offered by the vendor enable the energetic pushing man of business, with limited capital successfully to compete with others of larger means.' To sum up, as an investment this offers aU the rnze with none of the risks of mining speculation. 1 The Block is sub-divided, so as to give section holders the advantage of a double frontage wherever possible. Litb' v '- ■■- is of the property may be obt at the * ' v-ictioneer, where a plan «"»-■■ scale f