""T^xnany departments of Government. /■%, then, to Mr. Dargaville's ques +?flh-- will the North Island gain by p ''ton ?" I reply, this :— We shall gain a p Government knowing our wants, jj Uaving no interests but ours to serve. Jf shall gain, as compared with what we --#2eive at present, after paying our fair share of all costs for interest, and for Government, about £92,000 a-year. We shall gain, as compared with the proposed scheme, which Mr Dargaville in the confiding innocence of his political youth, would have us accept as a boon, no less a sum than £168,000 a-year. I need not cay that this would pay for edu cation, for immigration, and for many roads and works not now attainable, for every intelligent citizen can see that self govern ment, with a balance of £168,000 a year, must be be better than government by Can terbury and Otago with no balance at all in our favour. —I am, sir, &c,

Hugh H. Lusk

THE EDUCATION ACT.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) gIK-,—-The 23rd clause of the Abolition of Provinces Bill provides that tbe costs, charges, and expenses of education through out the colony shall be borne on the Con solidated Fund, "so far as such costs, charges, and expenses are not otherwise by law provided for." I beg, therefore, to suggest that a petition, be prepared and pre sented to the Superintendent, Sir George Grey, requesting him to convene the Pro vincial Council for the purpose of at once repealing the house and manhood taxes of the present Education Act. By such means the cost of education in Auckland would have to be borne out of the consolidated revenue of the colony, and Auckland Provincialism would have done something, even in artlculo mortis, towards making amends for the wretched past.—l am, &c, J. M. Darga ville.

FOOTBALL CLUBS.

To the Editor : Sir, —I notice in your issue of yesterday an account of the football match, Auckland v. Grafton. It reads: " Tho match between twelve of the Auckland Football Club and sixteen of the Grafton, including Nolan and Burgess, &c." In the first plactf I would remark that there were at least sixteen Auckland men on the ground, but the twelve thought to have an easy victory, I suppose. Again, I fail to see the necessity of individualising in any way. Messrs. Burgess and Nolan are both bona fide members of the Grafton Club, having joined at the commencement of the season. Your correspendent remarks also, "The Grafton Club have some of the best "kicks" in their ranks, and have little need to introduce foreign aid. The Grafton Club is flattered, I am sure, but they have not the slightest intention of introducing foreign aid. By inserting this you will oblige yours truly, Justice.

To the Editor : Sir, —1 must beg leave to contradict a statement in your issue of yes terday to the effect that the Union Jack Football Club beat that of the College by one goal on Saturday last. No gral was obtained by the Union Jack, and they did not play the College Club, but only boys of the College under the age of fifteen. It is a monstrous absurdity to suppose that they could beat the College Club.—l air, &.., Collegian.

LECTURE ON CONVICT LIFE.

The Rev P. P. Agnew delivered the first of his series of six lectures on penal settlements and convict life last evening in the City Hall. The rev. gentleman apologised to his audience for slight indisposition through a cold under which he was suffering, and then proceeded to deal with the subject of his lecture. He said penal servitude was first introduced in the time of Queen Elizabeth, when it was determined that rogues and vagabonds mi^bt be banished across the seas, as the best way of ridding the country of them, and James I. greatly improved the code of Elizabeth by going into the transportation business wholesale, and sending offenders to the newly discovered laDd of America, where the female portion of offenders were exchanged for tobacco, or as the lecturer expressed it " a puff of smoke." The lecturer drew some graphic but sad pictures of things in the early dayß of transportation, and even down to the dark age of England's Christian King, George the Third. After detailing many horrible reminiscences of past times when persons were flogged, hanged, and buried alive for the most trifling offences, Mr Agnew spoke of what he himself had seen ; he had been in every class of criminality, and con versed with criminals of every grade, had sat at the log-fires of bushrangers, and had witnessed their wild modes of existence. The reminiscences of bush life were inter spersed with many incidents of a laughable character, which acted as a set off to the shadowy side of the discourse, such as the fixing a pair of horns to an offending female convict's head, and putting an iron collar round her neck, and making her do penance in the little church, and which the parson duly commented upon as a most "headifying sight," because on such occa sions he had a large congregation instead of an empty church. Then there was the account of a wealthy convict named Booth, who had a splendid home in a wild district, where there was no other white man. Booth was awfully annoyed by the blacks, who often surrounded him and caused his heart often to palpitate with fear. He knew the use of fire-arms, and possessed them, but these were not sufficient to frighten the darkies. He got hold of a fine breed of pigs, large, rough, and savage, but who soon came to understand their masters ways, and when he went out with his quo, hogs congregated around their leader (with pointer-like saga city), and spotted the blacks, which Booth quickly despatched. The pigs eat the blacks, aud fattened on them, and. the distant set tlers eat Booth's fine-flavoured bacon,- which was soon known throughout that part of the country, and brought Is 6d and 2s per pound. Another sketch was that of Sarah Perkins, a native of the Emerald Isle, who had been well brought up and educated, but who had fallen into temptation, and became an inveterate drunkard and gaol-bird; for Sarah, during twenty years, had been im prisoned more than 400 times. Sarah, how ever, always managed to be at liberty on St. Patrick's day; and on one St. Patrick's morning, Mr Agnew passed Sarah in a sitting posture under a tree in one of the Sydney parks. He looked from a short distance upon Sarah, and saw the poor creature with her hands clasped together and her eyes turned towards heaven, exclaiming in a loud voice, " Oh St. Pathrick dear, St. Pathrick dear, I'm suffering this for you." Many other anecdotes were cleverly interspersed which gave animation to a lecture which must of necessity be of a sad nature, and in conclusion the lecturer delivered a fine poetical peroration on the beautiful land of Australia, which he termed sunshine. This first or introductory dis course dealt with the worst phases of convict life in the past, and in succeeding lectures Mr. Agnew will present scenes nearer our own time, and which, judging from the lecturer's capabilites, will be of a far more pleasing character than the lecture la_t night. The next will be delivered to morrow (Wednesday) evening, and will include the "Scottish Martyr," "The Frenchman's Story," Jack-in-the-Box," and the " Prison Barber " and his «• Ode to the Cockatoo."

A young fellow in San Francisco suddenly J3&*" -bed a kiss, from a lady friend, and Ist, led his conduct by saying that it was ■jr, t of temporary insanity that now and *-/: came upon him. When he arose to 7 , .<_ his leave the pitying damsel said to Aim, "If you ever feel any more such fits coining on you, you had better come right nere. w here your infirmity is known, and we mil take care of you." >

SALE OF VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.

We invite particular attention to a sale of valuable household and freehold landed properties on the 6th of October, by Mr. Geo. W. Binney, at the Corn Exchange. The property is situate in Hobson and Nelson-streets, and known as that of the lats William Hobson, Esq., from whose familj- it passed into the hands of Captain Burton, recently from England. It is seldom that such an opportunity occurs for acquiring allotments so close to the heart of the city, with all the advantages connected therewith. The land has just sufficient slope for drainage, and is all in a good condition, much of it in a high state of cultivation. Toe block forms the square in the centre of Cook, Hobson, and Nelson-streets, embracing Nelson avenue and consists of twenty-one allotments of section forty of the city of Auckland ; thir teen in Hobson and Cook-streets, with a twelve roomed dwelling house, with coach house and stable on the same section, and seven building allotments in Nelson-street Persons who desire to po. sessa one or more of these eligiblegproperties will do well to call on Mr Binney in Queen-street, who will give them every information respecting the same, and where they can see the plan of the property. The auctioneer's announce ment, in another column, gives such a graphic description of the advantages of the property that there is little left for us to add. There can be no doubt that the whole block is the finest now vacant in tbe city for resi dences. The Nelson-street allotments are as valuable for cottage site 3as the frontage to Hobson-street, are commanding a fine view, being very retired, and removed from the du3t attendant on heavy traffic in a much frequented thoroughfare. The terms are very liberal.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Hibernian Society's anniversary bail last night at the Academy, was a great success. Auction __^oom Swindle- A case is on in thi_ Police Court involving an auction room dodge in selling an alumin ium chain for gold. The chain was worth Is 6d, and fetched 335. The seller rushing into the mart saying he was hard up. ■ The seller is a brother of a Queen-street, Auck land, tradesman. He received 14 days' sen tence. Old Whau. The Old Whau got a few pounds of speci mens last night and to-day. They have lcd^ed 93ozs. for the fortnight's work at their own battery. They have tested a 14ft. reef and find lift, of it payable. They will go on crushing continuously now. The prospects of the City of London low level are improving. The reef is from Bto 9 feet thick. Gold still showing in No. 4 reef. Crushing is improving. Sharemarket. Caledonian, 2s 6d ; A jax, 2s 6d ; Britannia, 33 3d.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Arrivals : Gipsy, Mariner, Elsinore, Maud, and steamer lona. from Auckland.

Departures : Favorite, with coals, for Auckland; Josephine, for Auckland; steamer lona, for Northern ports. At the Police Court to-day, before E. Williams, Esq., R.M., Samuel 6. Simons was charged with having wild pigeons in his possession without a license, and was fined Is, and costs 13s. Pigeons are surely rising in price.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own correspondent.) This day,

There was a great bushmen's row at Kennedy Bay on Sunday. No one is reported as seriously hurt,

GISBORNE.

(From our own Correspondent.) Monday. [Received too late for publication.]

The Pretty Jane arrived from Napier yesterday. She was to sail for Matea this morning to load sheep, but was detained, owing to a heavy gale blowing here.

The Body of tlie late Mr Mills.

On Saturday la.st a reward of £20 was offered for the recovery of the late Mr Mills' body. On Sunday it was found floating in the river, much decomposed. Several deeds and letters were found on the body. An inquest was held this morning, and a verdict of " Found dead in the Terahira river," was returned. The fuperal takes place this after noon.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent. This day. The Herald correspondent is unfairly rough on Brissenden. He has not been dis missed from the Government service or expelled from the Club, and the whole case is still sub judice. The result will not be known for several days, and in the meantime comments like the above are not at all fair.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Hebrew Choral Service

A grand choral service was held in the synagogue yesterday, when Rayman, the past - president, presented the congregation with a Hebrew scroll containing the Penta teuch.

At the Choral Society's concert, on Satur day, Mendelssohn's " St. Paul" was effec tively rendered. The concert was a great success. The University Hall was crammed. Infanticide.

At Queenstown, Kate Malders wasgeom mitted for trial for concealment of birth. She confessed to the doctor and_ matron of the gaol that she had been delivered of a child. No doubt exists, from the statements made, that the body was thrown into the Shotover.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday.

Insolvent Estate. At a meeting of the creditors of Michael Boylan, the assets were shewn to exceed the liabilities. It was agreed to assign the estate to trustees, and to permit the business to be carried on under the supervision of trustees, who are to request the immediate payment of all overdue acceunts.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) ... Monday. Consecrating the Scroll of the Law. The ceremony at the Synagogue yester day, on the occasion of the consecration of the new scroll of law, was a very grand affair. The. building was crowded and the singing by the choir is described as having been the best ever heard in any of the churches here. The Rabbi preached an eloquent sermon in Hebrew. The amount collected for the building fund was £142. At a meeting of, the Standard Insurance Company, held to-day, the report shewed the gross .income. from : all. sources to be 27,527 17a 9d. The directors recommended

that a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, par annum, for the year ending 31st Decem last, should be declared, and the balance of the amount carried to capital. The accom panying report was adopted.

Henderson and Low's Assurances for late fire at the Phoenix warehouse are—in the Victoria, £1600 on the stock-in-trade, and £1000 on the building; in the Royal, £650 on stock. Mr. Dick was also insured for £300 in the Royal, for goods stored in the warehouse, and Mr. Houghton for £250 in the same office.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Sailed : The Taranaki for Nelson and Auckland. Passengers: Messrs. Mackay, Brown, Blundell, McNeill, Davis, Peacock, Stranger, Tomkins, Limington, Da-vies, Gadory, Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Nosworthy and family, and 190 immigrants, ex Hal cione, for Taranaki.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The new company at the Prince of Wales Theatre last night fully sustained the good impression made by their first appearance in Auckland. The piece produced was the drama of "Janet Pride." Miss Carrie George sustained the leading role with great success, and was well supported by Mr Lawrence as Richard Pride, and the other members of tha Company. A successful season for the new company is now fully assured. To-night will be produced the sensational drama of "Lost ia London." Miss Carry George as Nellie, and Mr E. W. Lawrence as Job Amroyd.

THE FIRE BRIGADE.

The first anniversary of the Auckland Fire Brigade was held last evening and commemo rated by a torch-light procession and the bands of the Hobson ana Templar Societies. The procession attracted thousands of spectator, nnd was a scene to be re membered. The engines and hose-reels were decorated with flag?, bearing the appropriate motto, "United to frotect." After having marched iv due order through the city, the members and friends sat down to an excellent supper at the station, provided by Mr. Staeey. Mr Inspector Hugbes occupied the chair, supported by Messrs Philips, Boardman, Pierce, Buchanan and others. Among the guests were Dr. Dawson, Mr. Johnstone, Inspectors Broham and Thomson, and Messrs. Jones and Holdship. Tho usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given aud responded to, and some excellent songs sung by members and guests. The song were all in good taste and added much to the amusement and good feel ing of the company. Since the formation of the brigade S9 members had been enrolled; some had resigned, and others had been re moved owing to circumstances over which they had no control. The toasts included "Inspector Broham and the Police," "The Captains of the Ships in Harbour," "The Fire Brigades of the Colony," "The Town Clerk and lr. Dawson," "The Members of the Brigade" and superintendent Hughes." The proceedings were of a most harmonious character, and afforded pleasure to all present. We should have been glad to have given a more detailed notice had space been at our command ; we are pleased to notice however, that the brigade has made such good pro gress during the first year of its existence.

THE EVENING STAB TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 1875,



Q. 11 ATEETJ L-COMFORTING EPPS'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors'bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong' enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hun dreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold in Packets (in tins for abroad) labelled JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, THREAD_Sri_.EDI__-ST_.EET, AND 170, Piccadilly ; Works, Euston Road and Camden Town, London BUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE, And See that Each Ball Is Wrappd in) Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a host of Inferior Imitations. Soldjby all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers. A UCKLAND' CRICKET CLUB. The Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Cricket Club will be held at the Thames Hotel on Monday, 13th September, at 7 o'clock p m. Business: Election of office-bearers for the ensuing year, passing accounts, &c. Gentlemen desirous of joining this Club are invited to attend. V^. H. RYAN, Hon. Sec. Q~N S A L E. Ex Bella Mary, @ HobartTown, 200 cases Peak's Jams lib tins 10 „ „ „ Jars 30 „ „ Tart Fruits 111 „ Peacock's Jams, lib tins, square 2~„„ 2 „ „ )> .» ii ° ii » 30 „ „ Tart Fruits. G. W. BINNEY. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blub, fbom £5, Free on board ship for any part of New Zealand Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. _3P~ Plans and Prices free from JOHN LEGGE, Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland, PRINCE of Wales Theatre.—Wanted immediately, a Man accustomed to working Stage of Theatre.—Apply to G. W. Collier, Manager. ANTED, good Coat Hands, con stant employment.—Apply at once to H. L. Possenniskie, Shortland-street. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON Is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. ANTED, by a young Man, a Situation in an Offlce or Store who has a knowledge of Book-keeping, and good references ; would not object to make himself useful.—Address Y.Z., Star office. ANTED, a young Man as Waiter.—Apply Royal Mail Hotel. ' WANTED, a Situation for a respec table Girl, age 16, where she would be treated as one of the family.—Apply at the office of this paper. ANTED, Tenders for Erecting Three Verandahs by Friday, the 10th instant. Plans to be seen at J. Morrison's, Asphalter, Newton Road. WANTED to SELL, on very easy terms, a Six-roomed Stone House in .the suburbs, healthy locality, good well—Apply to H. Partington, Land Agent, Queen-street.. ANTED, for tlie Bay Coal Mines, a Blacksmith; one that can shoe horses and do general work preferred —Apply to Henry Gilflllan, jun., 10, Insurance Buildings. ANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 as Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Nicholas, Shortland-street. ANTED, for an hotel, a smart Girl, that understands cooking.—Apply at this office for address. WANTED, a Carpenter to do a Fence.—Apply 2_, Wellington-street, after



. Tir A NTED to LET, in Chapel-street, T V a four-roomed House, near St Matthew's _ Church.—Apply Mr Major's store. HAT Little Girl would be with out a Sewing Machine when sho can join the ! Children's club at (id. per week?—W. C. D.nnes, ) Great Central Depot, Queen-street. WAINTkD,. a Servant Girl about 17 years of age; reference required.—Apply to Mrs. Hayden, Wakelieid-street. WANTED, a first-class Stair hand. Apply to Mr. Coffey, on board steamer Wellington at Auckland wharf. ANTED, a young Girl to do general work.—For address, apply at this paper. WANT ED, by a married man, who is strictly sober, employment either in a ship or engine works, or any place of trust, or where he could make himself generally useful.—Address, " REW," office of this paper. ANTED to LET, two Rooms, nn furnished, with fireplace, in a respectable part of the town, ten minutes walk from Post Office. Apply at this office. WANTED, a Cook and Steward for the Jessie Henderson.—Apply on board. WANTED, a small Boy to make himself useful at the residence of Mr F. L. Prime. Anglesey-street.—Apply at my office, Insur ance Buildings. WANTED, by tin experienced Female Coort, a situation in private or boarding1 house; satisfaction guaranteed.—Address, " Cook, 'St_.b. office. ANTKD to LET, two five-roomed House, fnce quite now); fitted with every conveniem."-, good views of harbour, enclnscd girden, with -tubie.- Enquire, of <J. fc>. .l_llis,near Kar<u,gahape Road. ANTED to SELL, about five acres of rich alluvial blind, suitable for a market garden, close to town.--Apply to Dunning ham and King, Governor -Browne Hotel, Hobson slreet. I'ANTED, by a young woman, a ▼ v situation as Wet Nurse.—For address, apply Stau ofiicj. WANTED, a General Servant; re ferences required.—Apply to office of this paper for address*. ANTED, Buyers for 2,000 new sacks.—Apply at Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass. WAN TE Dpi Machinist, none but first-class hands need apply —Geo. Hem us, Excelsior 800 l Factory, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a smart active~ LatL^- Apply at Grattan's Thames Hotel. VJLf ANTE J), Gentlemen, jour V V Orders for Silk Vests A capital assortment s to b» had at '_ ho Pantheon, 198, Queen-itreet.— Ford. Potrer and-Co WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan't (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. NOTICE.— All Parties travelling by Rail to Onehunga and tho Waikato to call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols from Is to 3s ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 108, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. WANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known aR Thompson's Grocery Store. \Ai A a TED to «ELL (cheap) » ' White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B.—Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.—ALK RUD SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-straet. VU ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage » » to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (lato Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coft. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine, Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Staxi Office, Wyndham street. \kj ANTED KNOWN, that D. ' * Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Tiuibar and other Building materials, including Smites, Loors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House . Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, &_., &c, at the lowest market price, at his \ard , Custom-house trcft. ¥\f ANTED, the general public to r know that W. KIRBY, corner of Qneon and Wakeflcld-strcets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shell.., Tiles, iron-birk Shafts, Spokes, and Red-fiirn Felloes, tire, _'»c, always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand Y&T A. N TED, s<W~to_i7~crf 'old * T Brass, Copper, lion, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, Ac., at BATTYK * CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Aupkland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEB, Tailor (late \ from France and Germany), has commeijced business in his new premises, No 82, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all Its branches, exneuted at the shortest notice. WA >■ TED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trc -sera to measure at 15s, warranted shrank.—The ant leon, 198, Queen-street. WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, 6attle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. *«.* Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Ac, Queen-street. __H~ Country Agents wanted. TO BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted a first-class Bottomer.—Apply at once to Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, Wakefleld-street. CONFLAGRATION?— Wanted all Fire-makers to try the New Patent Kindlers, One Penny per Packet. Sold by all Grocers, and to be had wholesale at Thompson's, Grocer, Viotoria street. , WANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. FOR~SALE, a Saloon Ticket for Sydney. The above can be bad a bargain.— For information, apply at the Governor Browne Hotel. ANY person wishing to sell a real Wilcox & Gibb's Hand Sewing Machine, in good order, may find a purchaser by sending letter, stating price, to *' W&G," office of this paper. THE friends of a Youth, from the country, aged 14, wish to place him with a ship wright or boatbuilder, where he can be boarded in the house.—Apply to "J.M," Mr Phillips', Painters, etc , 95 and 97, Queen-street, Auckland. LOST, on Sunday night, between St Matthew's Church and Beresford-street, a Gold Drop Earring.—Finder will oblige by leaving | same at Star office. LOST, a Eed Shawl, on Friday, 3rd inst, somewhere near Grafton Road. —Finder will please leave same at this office. FOUND, a Cheque for £2, drawn by J. C. Stovin on National Bank, Auckland.— Owner can have same by paying cost of .his adver tisement. FOUND, off Stanley Point, Waite mata, two Cattle Punts.—Apply to Oliver Mays, Post Office, Devonport. EVONPORT.—To Let, two good Dwelling-house, and a small Cottaga.—Oliver Mays ONSONBY,—ViIIa Site to be sold, and assistance given to persons building.-Apply to Mr. W. F. Hammond, Architect, Shortland-street" SHOP TO LET in Queeu-street, now in the occupation of Champtaloup and Cooper, Stationers, 46, Queen-street. TO LET, good Business Premises, Shop and Dwelling, in Queen-street.— Apply to i Samuel Wells, 129, Queen-street. TO LET, a comfortable seven-roomed Family Residence, with good garden, in Wel ■ lington-street; rent; 16s.—Apply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen-street. i I i_irJ__.-._:___ .._'_ ;iflj»':l_



pRINCE OP WALES THEATRE. Lessee R. J. De Lias. Stage Manager.. G. W. Collier. CONTIMJED SUCCESS OF THE CHARMING ARTISTE, jyr.ISS QA"R R V Q.EORI3-E. Another e.vhre Ciianoe! The success of Miss Carry George and Mr. B. W. Lawrence Is most pronounced, as the enthusiastic audiences testify. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, SEPTEMBER 7, LOST IN LONDON ! Nel/_j"_ Miss Carry Georoe Job Arm_oyd Mr. It. W. Lawrence GREEN BUSHES IN ACTIVE PREPARATION. Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p m. Box Plan at Upton and Co.'s, Stationers. Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. T>RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. The Management beg to announce that it is their intention to devote one evening iv each week of the present limited season for the production of the most refined dramatic works by al! acknowledged legitimate authors. First Grand Fashionable t. Igbt, FRIDAY Evening, September 10.-—Production of Lovell's sub lime play, in five acts, entitled, " Love's Sacrifice." — Margaret Elmore, Miss Larry George ; Matthew Elmore, Mr. R. W. Lawrence. ri I T V HALL. THE REV. P. P. AGNEW Will deliver his Second Lecture. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), Bth SEPTEMBER. Subjects: " The Seott'sh Martyr" "The Prison in tho Sea" " Tombs for the Living" " The Rack!— The Torture .'—The Rebellion !" " Exeter Hall—lv Jail" " The Frenchman's Story" " Tho Temperance Family" "Jack-in-the-Box" "The Pri.on Barber and his Farewell Ode to Cockatoo.'' Thursday Onehunga. Friday City Ball. Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30. Lecture at S. Carriages at 10. FREDERICK J. WILLS, Manager. MR. j7 brow n Begs to announce that he will give an ENTERTAIN M ENT, Consisting of a CONCERT AND "SPELLING BEE," ON THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, oth instant, TT THE YOUNG MRN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. The Rev, R. S Hassard and the Rev. VV. Calder have kindly consented to preside The proceeds of the Entertainment will he given to meet the urgent needs of a Widow Lady. In order to ensure success, ladies and gentlemen who are willing to join the " Bee" are invited to send in their names to Mr. Brown hyThursdaymorning. Tickets of admission to the public, Is. each. To coinm. nee at S o'clock. t o.o7f.7"mTu ""Xd^loyax X. GOOD INTENT LODGE, No. 4309. The TWKNTY-FrFTH ANNIVERSARY of tho Lodge will be celebrated by a DINNER and QUADRILLE PART__ on THURSDAY EVENING, September 9, 1875, in the. Odd Fellows' Hall, Cook street. Dinner on table at (130 p.m.; Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. THOS. COLE, P.P.G.M., M.C. Double Tickets, 7s. od., may be obtained from any of the Stewards. H. J. SMITH, Secretary. AUCKLAND POULTRY ASSuCIA TION AND DOG SHOW. The First Annual Exhibition will be held at the Market-house on Friday and Saturday, 10th and 11th September, When upwards of £150 will be given in prizes. Entries close at the Market House, or at 41, Insurance Buildings, on or before Wednesday, the Bth instant. For further particulars see handbills. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. N.B.—Regulation 2 iv handbills, instead of " 1 Cock 2 Hens"—read " 1 Cock 1 Hen." •vr O T I C E. PHOTOGRAPHS of private parties, taken by Mr. Bartlett, are In the hands of Mr. Wm. Lockhart, High-street, and can be obtained at his offlce if applied for on or before Saturday, 11th instant, after which date all Photographs in his hands will be sold without reserve. v<«_i3l^ir*»^BirS3_i A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR RAILWAY WHARF. Harbour Bo&rd Offlce, Auckland, July 24, 1875. Tenders will be received at this Office until Tues day, the 7th September next, at noon, for the Construction of a Railway Wharf at Point Britomart, in terms of plans and specification to *.c seen at the Engineer's Offlce. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Railway Wharf." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. ON SALE, Ex John Rennie and late arrivals— 50 tons Nos. 1 to 3 Clyde Pig Iron 6 caßes Copper Sheathing—l4,l6, and 18 oz. 9 coils (200 fathoms each) 3% to 4% inch Wire Rope. TO ARRIVE, Per City of Auckland and Columbus— Admiralty Tested Chain Cables, % to \% Inch Admiralty Tested Anchors, 1 to 12 cwt. d. h. Mckenzie. Custom-house-street, August 31, 1875. T> H O T O G R A J. H Y. SPECIAL NOTICK. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much pleasure 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 superior class of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in oils, wate colors, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. queen-street,;- CORNER OF WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, Over Messrs. Hewin's." : NOTICE is hereby given that I will not be responsible for any debts whatever con tracted in my name, unlets they are personally con tracted by me. WILLIAM NICOL. By bis Solicitor, W. L. Rees. Grey-street, Auckland, September 4,1875. N SALE, 83 flasks Quicksilver, at lowest market rates. GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart. FOR SALE, that very desirable little Homestead of Martin Nolan's, the Lake, North Shore, containing 5 acres of superior and well cultivated Land, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, a Villa Residence, just erected, near Mr. Stannus Jones' residence. Franklin Road, containing seven large rooms and spacious hall, with brick tank containing 1,200 galls, water; water laid on to kitchen; erected on a corner allotrdent, freehold, 66 x 100 feet; view unsurpassed by any round Auckland.—Apply to Keane and Jen kinson, Builders, Victoria-street East. FOR SALE, at Parnell, a new and well built 4-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good well and freehold allotment, from whioh there is a splendid view.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, the first-sailing Yacht ' RIPPLE, 8 tons, coppered and copper-fastened and well found with sails, ropes, chains, anchors, copper pump, dingy, &c—Apply to 1 JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Cheap, a veryfsubstan tial and well-finished Ten-roomed House, with every convenience for a family; large Garden planted with choicest fruit and ornamental trees; only half an-hour's walk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street.



pHEAF CLEARING-OUT SALE OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED A CLEARING-OUT SALE OF HIS IMMENSE ST OCX! THE WHOLE STOCK IN EVERY DEPARTMENT HAS BETN RE-MARKED. A REDUCTION OF 12J to 25 PER CENT. HAS BEEN MADE. TEE 1 dLANCE OF WINTER DRESS MATERIALS WILL BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST! __J FRENCH MERINOS, WINSEY3, HOMESPUNS, BLACK SILKS, COLOBED SILKS, 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 of— . Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Huckabacks, and all Furnishing Goods, Reduced \ i 12J TO 15 PER CENT. j AN OVERSTOCK OF 300 PAIRS BLANKETS, Reduced 12.^ to 20 per cent. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, FLANNELS, &c. Reduced 12 J£ to 11% per cent. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, &c, At I_]4 to 20 per cent. Reduction. UPWARDS OF 3,000 YARDS OF MOSS TRIMMING TO BE CLEARED AT ONE PENNY PER YARD. A VERY HE AVY OVERSTOCK OF CLOTHING, TWEEDS, SHIRTS, AN GENERAL OUTFITTING, REDUCED 15 TO 20 PER CENT. N.B.—The STOCK of CLOTHING has een RE MARKED considerably BELOW WHOLESALE PRICE. ALL GOODS AT THE SAME RATE OF REDUCTION. *&. THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. The STOCK must be REDUCED some Thousands of Pounds before TAKING.STOCK. H. A T KIN S, i (Late Hay & Honkyman). ■ ■ ~ ' ■



NEWMARKET DISTRICT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tho Assessment Roll for the year ending June SO, 1876, is deposited at the Post Office, Newmarket. Appeals, if any, will be heard between 2 aud a o'clock p.m. on Wedncs-day, October 6, 1875, at the Royal George Hotel, Newmarket. JOHN MCNEILL, Chairman. September 7, 1575. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FREE GARDENISP S. —Alpha Lodge. The Fortnightly Meeting will be held THIS (Tues day) Evening, at 7.30 p.m. RItHARD T. TALBOT, Secretary. UCKLAND DEGBEE TEMPLE, 1.0. G.T. The First Annual AT HOME will be held in the Christian Meeting House, Cook-street, on WEDNES DAY, the Bth instant Tea at half-past 6. Tickets, Is Od each. After tea a Musical Entertainment, when the " American Spelling Bee" will be introduced. Admission, Is. Refreshments at 9 o'clock. UCKLAND united cricket 0 L U B. The Fourteenth Annual Meeting cf the above Club will beheld in the Club-room, Thames Hotel, Queen street, on Thursday, September 9, at Bp.m. W. F. CLIFTON, Hon. Sec. ___L_%>&» TT ° R WANGANUI. St. Kilda, J. Flowkeday, Commander, from Onehunga, on THURSDAY next, 9th instant, at noon, weather per mitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBE* & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BAR.nES, Onehunga. m . O DRAPERS. Wanted, an experienced H.nd for (he Dress ; also one for Clothing Department for Wellington —Apply before 10 a.m. to A. H. Maclean, Waitemata HottL rilO PLUMBERS. Tenders will be received until noon of FRIDAY, the 10th instant, for Plumbing Work to Steamer Wellington. Specifications at N.Z.S.S. Go's office, Shortland-street. W. F. WHEELER, Agent. - ITY OE AUCKLAND, No. T. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. The Regular Monthly Meeting will he held on Thursday next, 9th instant, at the Lodgeroom, Wellesley-street, at 7.30 sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description o_ Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLAOK & CO. rpO FENCERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of Wednesday, the Bth instant, for the erection of a New Fence between the Hospital and Domain grounds. P. HERAPATH, Architect. . T O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of Saturday, the 11th instant, for the Erection and Completion of a Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c , at my oflice, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. ANGLO-NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAPH AGENCY. TRANS-ATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURGH (lowest CURRENT RATES). ALEX. SAUNDERS, House, Land, and Estate Agent, 2, Insurance Buildings. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. [HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. _ THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 10th Sept., at U o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FUBNITURE, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER '6, At 12 O'Clock. v LUNCHEON PROVIDED. TO CAPITALISTS/INVESTORS, SPECULATORS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF DESIRABLE HOUSEHOLD AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY ; g KNOWN AS THAT OF ' . THE LATE WILLIAM HOBSON, ESQ, HOBSON, COOK fr NELSON-STREETS. UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNITY OF ACQUIRING FREEHOLDS IN THE HEART OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BINNEY, T^AVORED with instructions from J- Captain Henry Burton, will sell by'au'ction, on the ground, on Wednesday, the 6th October, at 12 0 clock, the following splendid properties .— .. HOBSON AND COOH>ST__EET3 : 13 Building Allotments. >. Very Superior 12-roomed Dwelling - house, Coach-house, Stable, &c.,'arid 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 posssess are the following :—The construction of the Patent Slip on the reclaimed ground at tbe foot bf Hobson street; the continuation of Custom-house-street to Hobson-street, and the latter 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 th.6 outlay,1 of capital on other works for the. benefit of tlie Port Of Auckland must result in making Hobson-street (from its superior elevation and improved gradients) the' principal outlet for the immense traffic to be created, • and sustained by really reproductive works such as the above have in other places proved themselves to be. The property must-ma few years, from its' superior natural advantages, rival, if not excel, ii_ value that of Queen-street, and the lucky possessor will then obtain annually a sum equivalent to tbe fee simple of to-day; and not least, the very liberal terms offered by the vendor enables the energetic pushing man of bussiness, with limited capital, 1 successfully to compete with others of larger means.. To sum up, as an investment thisoffers all the prize,'. with none of the risks of mining speculation. •'.;" '„._, The Block is sub-divided, so as to give section holders the advantage of a double "frontage wherever possible. Lithographic Plans of the property may be obtained at the of_.ee of the Auctioneer, where a plan.on a large scale Is on view. • Luncheon provided. .'■,.,.. Tubus :—One-quarter cash, balance at one, two,© hree years, bearing interest at'B per cent. . ~,5