rought before t he b»r of the Houße attended

y Upon Sethe Spi »ker announcing that Mr. Bridges was abo -nt to be brought before the

bar of the Hou?e. , _ Mr. Macandre. r said lfc was duo to the Members of the H °"Se for hl, m to ,sfcate **»*» if any pressure 1 -& been brought to bear upon trvOovernm snt regarding the purchase of fl-=_ sedin an- a Port Chalmers Hallway, whic-*"--^' the wl lole question at issue, he was t _nlsr persoi » responsible for bringing that pressure, whic &be did on the part of the Provincial Gov. rnment of Otago. Pres sure was brought to bear not only upon the Colonial Govern ment, but upon the pro prietors of the railw *7 to se . Mr. Bridges had got hold o fa "marfc _ neßfc- He was prepared to show the purchase was urged by the Provi &cial Government and himself in particular, Purely in the interest of the public. The pu rcbase was a very good one, and no pressure had been brought to bear by the Bank of N sw Zealand The Hon. Mr. Bichar dson corroborated the statement of Mr. Macai adrew. Mr. Keid asked, wh ether, after that ex planation, it would be n ecessary to hear Ms. Bridges either by him self or by counsel? Their time was too valu; *hle to be wasted by bringing people before th » bar of the House. They could get all thej * desired from Mr. Bridges without bringiug him to the bar of the House. If Mr. Br idges wanted any indemnification from the ( >onsequences of his evidence the house couk I B possibly protect The Speaker said it woi lld be quite com petent for the House to pass an Act of Indemnity, and then remi * the inquiry to the committee. Mr Bridges asked to ma ke a statement; and on being permitted, rea dto the follow ing effect: On Saturday las fc be received in formation of which he hac >• previously no knowledge, which led him to the conclusion tbat the opinion he expressed before the committee of pressure having 1 been put by the Bank of New Zealand upon th fc Government in respect of the Port Chalmers Railway Pur chase had been formed on erro oeous and in correct grounds, whereupon . tt? desired to withdraw the whole of his evide c°e upon that subject;. He also made anoth. a statement, namely, that the opinion stated to the com mittee was an opinion only, and ''hat he did not know whether he could have ' proved it or not; that the evidence was not \ volunteered, but extracted from him in reply '0 questions and that in giving it he did so in . the belief that it was upon good grounds. . Bridges then withdrew. In reply to a question from Mr j teid. The Speaker said that the wi ke33 bad substantially made the same sta foment to thd committee. It appeared tha fc witness ceuld, if he chose, substantiate tl « allega tions made before that. , . Mr Luckie said he had given cert. VQ infor mation to Mr Bridges which convii lted him his statements before the committee' pere un founded. . Mr McGlashan said Mr Proudfoot i wd. him that Mr Macandrew was the man who 'P ut on the pressure. The Hon. Major Atkinson said the natter was too serious to be allowed to drop. Cffisar's wife must not be suspected. J_ erious charges should not be made againt t the character of the public men of the cc l°ny_ and it was the duty of the House to >r°be them to the bottom. The retraction nade by Mr. Bridges was not satisfactory. Tbe proper, course for the House would 1 eat once to pass an Indemnity Bill, to se 'nre Mr. Bridges from any consequences cxc 'Pj s ing perjury, and then to remit him to the committee for a thorough investigation i »to the whole circumstances of the case. If t iat met the views of the House, the Gove la ment would that afternoon bring down t be bill indemnifying Mr. Bridges. Mr. J. E. Brown thought the House shou d first consider whether the witness should 1 ,c forced to give further evidence; and secondly > whether he should be indemnified for whs t

he might say. The witness should be com polled to answer the committee's questions as if he were in the Supreme Court, ano

should be made to abide the consequences

The Speaker then put it to the House, whether Mr. Bridges sheuld be called to the bar, and examined an oath.

The ayes had it. Permission having been granted, Mr Trav els was introduced as counsel for Mr.

Bridges. The Speaker asked Mr. Bridges if he had refused to answer certain questions put to him by the Public Accounts Committee, and witness answered in the affirmative.

The Speaker then examined the witness as to the statements he had already made before

the committee. He replied to the same effect as appeared in the printed evidence, but refused to answer any question which would expose him to legal proceedings. Mr Bunny asked whether the witness would refuse to answer if an Act of Indem-

nity were passed ? After a consultation with Mr Travers, Mr Bridges said he would have no objection to answer if properly idemnified. Mr Fitzherbert entirely concurred in the view expressed by the Eon. Major Atkinson. Mr Sheehan said the proper course would be to affirm generally in the bill to be brought down, that all the witnesses giving evidence before that House were sheltered

from all consequences but those arising from

WW" . .. i .After some further discussion, in which Messrs Macandrew, Reid, and Bunny took

part Mr Bridges was re-called. The Speaker informed him that the Bouse was not satisfied with the position in which matters were left by his statements, and that the House, finding serious imputa tions against certain persons had been made by him, were of opinion that the committee should resume and conclude the investigation, in order to ascertain the absolute truth or falsehood of what had been said. In order that there should be no doubt in respect to his being prosecuted for any evidence he might give in explanation of his statements, the House would immediately indemnify him. If both Houses agreed to the bill, he would have to attend before the committee and give what evidence he possessed. The witness then withdrew. Considerable interest is felt in the case. Every gallery in the chamber was filled, and the strangers' gallery was densely crowded.

LAST NIGHT.

(Per Press Telegram, Agency.)

Tlie San Francisco Mail

The House resumed at 7.30. In Committee on the San Francisco Mail Service, Major Atkinson moved an amendment to Mr. Reynolds' resolution that the words "ap proved of and," in the first line, be struck; out. The Government deemed it advisable to make some modifications in the resolution, hut at the same time it must be clear to every one that a contract having been entered upon should be rectified. What Sir Julius Vogel did must be regarded as the action of the Government, and the original letter in which the terms of contract were stated would have been laid before Parliament if it had not been for the hurry and bustle of the closing of the session last year. There had been no attempt to encroach upon the authority of Parliament although he could not defend what had been a great oversight. 'Qy&i3& considerable opposition but was Wwiherit pu'he voices. ' . Ordefgfeinson then proposed the follow {W "That in the opinion of +v r*__'/** ***c annual charge imposed on the re|^Ve of New Zealand for mail and ■team se-vices ought not to exceed £40,000, s«ft «•* i* ia the duty of the Government wunediately to enter into negotiations to Procure such modifications of the terms and coxMUbons ot the, contact as subject to

future ratification! by the House will effect that object."

Mr Reeves moved—" That whilst the House disapprove of the action of the Government in authorising Mr Russell to offer without the knowledge or sanction of the House, in the face of the fact that the maximum sum authorised was only that it is in such action calculated to diminish the control over public expenditure. It further expresses the opinion that the contract should be con cluded in accordance with terms already autho rised by the House."

This led to a long discussion, after which Mr J. E. Brown moved-"That the Com mittee disapproves of the Govt, authorising Mr Russell to put the colony to an expenditure for the Californian steam mail service in excess of the amount authorised by a resolution of the House, and that it will ratify any contract in volving no greater sum per annum than^4o,ooo for ' six years.' "

The original resolution was put and carried by 46 against 18.

Mr. Macandrew then moved, "Provided that the terms of the said contract shall be so modified as to comply with the conditions sanctioned by the House in its previous session —that is to say, the term shall not exceed six years, and cost not exceed a year, and that the outward route shall proceed through to San Francisco, calling at Port Chalmers, Wellington, and Auckland."

After discusssion the proviso was lost by 18 to 46. F

Mr J. E. Brown then moved " That the committee express its disapproval of tbe Government having huthorised Mr Russell to put the House to an expenditure in excess of of the amount authorised by a resolution of that House," which was negatived bj 39 to

■ After another amendment by Mr White for an addition to that proposed by Major Atkinson was carried by 30 to 24 the debate concluded at two o'clock.

Mr. Bridge's Case. Major Atkinson moved for leave to intro duce a Parliamentary Privilege Act. Its second reading was vigorously opposed by Messrs Macandrew, Reid, Pyke and G. McLean. In committee Reid again objected and wished to insert a clause making the bill have no effect after the prorogation of this Parliament and spoke at great length. The House objected and the bill passed without amendment.

The House adjourned at 450 and meets to night (Tuesday) at 7 30.

AMUSEMENTS.

■PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE

Notwithstanding the many attractions elsewhere, there was au excellent attendance at the Prince of Wa'es Theatre last night, to witness the sensational drama of the *' Willow Pond," for the representation of which great preparations had been made Tha authors of the peice are said to be Messrs E. W. Lawrence arid W. (I. Collier, and thus there was a local interest attaching to the production which stimr„li.tpd the audience to greater interest. The merits of the composition are considerable, though it is evident dramatic effect has been the object sought and attained throughout. The dialogue is forcible and pointed, if not framed on exactly Shakes perian principles : the situations are effective and the cuaracters are diversified in a very artistic manner. The story of the plot is of the extraordinary kind, and intrcduces the powerful agonies of love, jealousy, and even murder, with startling results We are bound to say that such a work appeals mainly to the lower portions of the house, and f rem the pit there was tumultuous applause as the various horrors were evolved. The narrative has been already told so that it is needless for us to wade through it again. Suffice it that Miss Carry George, as Eleanor Melton, the cause of all the ills that ariseinthecrurseof thestoiy act<>d in her best manner and imparted to th" charac ter a spirit and vigour which must have highly gratified the audience and authors. Miss Lizzie Morgan took the part of Fanny in a manner which charmed the spectators. Mr R. W. Lawrence, as Vincent Bedford, the favoured lover, acted with fire and at the same time with good taste. Mr. Collier assumed the unthankful part of the wicked rival, Alfred, in a manner"ih;.t was unexceptionable. Mr, 8,.m Poc-le was very rich as the Daft Boy and Mr. Senile acq.ui_.ed himself admirably as Phillip Bedford The special scenery by Mr. Thornton was beautiiully destined and executed. Altogether the piece must be pronounced a succe _, and should command an other full house to-night. BARLOWS CIRCUS.

This interesting circus was re-opened last evening and as the evening was more favourable than on previous occasions, there was a large number of persons present. The beautiful ponies were the ad miration of all present, and the feats of the dogs and monkeys were as pleasing as ever. We commend Barlow's circus to young people especially, as shewii g that animals can be made to perform by a course of

training. Mr. Barlow has resolved to give the young \ of the community a treat tc-morrow (Wednesday) at • two o'clock, which we hope both for the young people tnd the enterprising proprietor will be largely atended. SIEGING AND SPELLING BEE COMPETITION. The large room of the Young Men's Christian Asso jiation was crowded last evening, and a really enjoy tble entertainment was the result. The Rev. V.

jush, of tbe Thames, occupied the chair, and by his iccasional good humoured remarks threw a good deal , f mirth into the pioceedings. The first competition , -as open to six young ladies for the best song, but c aly ttve appeared, and this prize was awarded to j le3 Kate Howard, who sang a sweet song with grace a id feeling, and we may add correctly. The prite w . is worthily won, as this young lady was certainly th » most successful singer of the five The next co npetition was by ladies over sixteen, andinfactopen to any age. The ladies who stood up for the prizes we : -c Mrs and Miss Cottingham, Misses Vanghan, js e . le, Howard, Hammond, and Mrs Bobinson, Mrs y e j Stunner. Many of those ladies sang with pleas ing Bffect, but certainly Miss Beale and Miss Vaughan ( 0 f It Paul's choir) were the best, and, after a double (0D est, the judges awarded the machine to ilis i Vaughan The third machine was open to gem lemen singers, and nine entered the list, viz.: ___cv. . rs Howard, Redfern, Hankin, Nairn, Korder, it.ai > Brinsden, and a smiling little lad of ten sum mers named Ballantyne ;The lad possesses a clear, swee-. Voice ; every word of his humorous ditty wis distir ctly uttered, and an encore was rapturously derm, ided by the delighted audience. Mr Lush, how ever, said that this could not be permitted, but as thi i company seemed desirous of hearing the song igain, the lad would be requested to favor them at the close of the competition ; the song ' ?as accordingly re-sung, and received with great applause. The most correct singer of the nt »• was pronounced to be Mr John Howard. The " spelling-bee" then commenced under the directio °°* Ittr Worthington, which lasted only twenty minutes. The struggle was left.to Miss Craig and Ma. Iter Geddis, and for a considerable time the issue w M doubtful At length, however, the lad stumblei i ever a "g" on to the floor,.and Miss Craig was reco - jnised as the winner of the sewing machine.

Winners—Mi «ses Ho- ward and Vaughan, and Mr Jno Howard. Judge* ,-^-Measrs J. a. Beale and Lambert.

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This excellent I troupi 3 of gifted artistes will hdd a second entertah'-ment this evening in Parnell Hal The performance es of 1 ast evening were successively greeted with dei lerved upplause, especially the really wonderful trap Bze fes its of Airec and Madame Airec, which wa i _ Obsei rved by the audience with breatiil-ss attention. • The Irish impersonations of Mr Alexander v rere eminently characteristic of the folk of the Hiber nianis] le, andconsequentlysuccessful delineations. Qf( I and Mrs Vincent's songs were also apnreci .ted, and worth yof such appreciation. Pro fessor Jacobs gr« itified 1 he witnesses with some clever tricks both in le gerde* iain and ventnloquism.The dialogue betweei • i two cl aaracters, Tommy and Granny, were full of fun . and created immense merriment The whole worm. i up w. ith a grand ball, which proved, a great attractioi* i to many persons. AUCKL[ _-ST> CHORAL SOCIETY. Thememberg, >f this, excellently constituted society' will give a grand'- concert this evening in the Choral Clf-y_io_di- treet, i,o consist of two parts Th« first part will i oclude Sir Sterndale Rennett. fine operetta of the" May Queen "and the second part Will comprise a sr cries; att very choice vocal and instru menSS. Ml^tioni ; ,i.-__4r__l!_d*r,'A_.:irt pUces the Gh^SocMrfi V b«d %M perform «ome of Gub_l_

oelebrated waltzes. This beautiful operetta opens With an overture and chorus, in vocative of the s irit ot the English may, which is at the present time peculiarly appropriate at this season in _Yew Zealand, as nature here r ears a semblance to the May scenes of the old land The operetta, both in spirit aidde_ign, has a character eminently its own. and in no respect resembles the May Queen of the poet Laureate. Ihe chorusses, duetts, solos, and trios, are in exact harmony with the penetrating Idea of the whoie, and concludes with a happy finale The second part opens with the beautiful overture of " Gerentola," from Rossini, The songs to follow are beau.ful in style and meaning, and will be rendered by some of our best singers "We notice that Miss Leaf will sing " Scenes that are Brightest," from Marafana. Mirs Vaughan will give " The Beating of My Own Heart," wo (led by Lord Houghton, music by Macfarren—one of the tweetest songs of modtrn days. Mrs Mitchell will sing the sweetly pensive song — " The blind Girl's Dream"— " Come near me, mother, darling, Let me feel thy kiss once more, For I cannot see the sunshine, Nor the white sails on the shore."

This lady will klso a.sist in several beautiful quar tettes l.t will be seen, therefore, that the concert of to-nifiht by ihe membeis of the Choral Society will be of a pleaßing and high-class character. We further inform our readers Hint a took 01 the operetta may be had in the Hall.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. held a trade sale of brandies, colonial wines, and ales to-day, but the attendance was not large, and the cases realised average prices.

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.

The monthly meeting of the Auckland Institute was held last evening in the Museum Buildings, Princes-strert. Mr. J. C. Firth, the President, occupied the chair. Several donations were acknowledged as having been received since last meeting. Dr. Philip Slater F.B.J.S. andF.L.S. was elected an honorary member. Mr. Goodall offered some com ments on the way his poper on " Quartz crushing at the Thames" had been criti cised. Several of those present spoke on the paper. Mr. Stewart remarked that he thought the deficiency at the Thames was the fly-wheel. The principal thing of the evening was Mr J. M. Tunny's paper on " Our Coal and Coalfields." The paper showed care and research, and provoked an animated discussion in which the point debated was the comparative excellence of Newcastle and Auckland coal. Mr Pond followed with a paper on the "Fire-clay of the Province," which was equally interest ing. The secretary, Mr Cheeseman, read a short paper on the "Hymenopbyllam Cheese manii," of which specimens were exhibited. Some conversation having taken place about the existence of salt in the Mahurangi lime, the meeting terminated.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Bank of New Zealaud —Sellers, £18. National Bank—Buyers, 71s. South British Insurance—Sellers, 50s Cd (ex div.) National do.—Sellers, 245. New Zealand do. - Sellers, 85s. Caledonian— (dble) £4 2a 6d; buyers, £4 ; sellets, £4 ss. City of London 325.

Golden Calf- (new); sellers, 53 Gd. Cure —Buyers, 12s Id ; sellers, 14s. Otago—Sellers, 4s 9d. Union Beach 77s 6d ; sellers, 77s 6d. Tokatea - Bnyers, 9s 9d. Royal Oak- Sellers, 7s 6d. Bismarck—Sellers, 13..

LATE TELEGRAMS.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrival: lona at 8-30 this morning from Auckland. Departures : Onward and Fairy with coals for the Thames; lona with general cargo [for -Northern ports; Golden Isle for Auckland.

LATE SHIPPING.

IMPORTS. Per Acadia from Kapier, 35 sacks maize.— D. H. McKenzie, agents

Per White Eagle from London—3 pipes saddlery, 2 casks saddlery, 3 cases saddlery, 1 case leather, 1 cask grindtry, 1 case plated goods, 1 case nails,—lreland Brothers.

EXPORTS.

Per Glympae for Neweastles—36 tons preserved potatoes, Henderson and Macfarlane. Per Canterbury lor JNanier —55,000 feet timber, 10, ---250 shingles (to be shipped at Cabbage Bay)— Master agent. Per Christina for Napier via Tairua- 48,000 feet timber (to be shipped at Tairua)—Master, agent PSPer lona for Northern Ports—2 packages leather, Ireland Brothers.

The barque Glimpse sailed to-day for New castle with cargo as per exports. i£The schooner Leonidas is to sail for Rich mond River to-morrow. She entered out to day. The cutter Maud*" and the schooner Elsi nore cleared in ballast to-day for Russell, and the cutter South Carolina with stores for Wangaroa. The schooner Royer, from Opotiki, brings 320 bags of maize.

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The Prussian correspondent of the London Times says that the, Tiflis Boku Railway, which will establish steam communication between St. Petersburg and the eastern shores of the Caspian, via Caucasus, is to be imme diately taken in hand. Before you commence housekeeping ! When you wish to re-furnish ! Call at the City Hall! Just opened up, and on view, a very large stock of handsome and cheap Brussel Tapestry and Kidderminster Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Linoleum —the patent cork floorcloth— Oil-cloths, Mats, and Curtains of every description. The large cash business done at the City Hall enables the proprietors to furnish cheaper than any other house in the province. Carpets and Floorcloths laid by a skilled hand. Housewives, pay a visit to the large Furnishing Emporium.—Holloway and Garlick, City Hall, Queen-street. — [Advt.]



OQA EEWA_ED.—It Laving come oU/OU to the knowledge of the Undersigned that various Spirits and Liquors are regularly sold out of Adolphe Wolfe's Schnanp Bottles, as the Genuine Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps—Notice is hereby given that the above reward will b* paid for infor mation that will lead to the conviction of parties selling a counterfeit; and the names of publicans who it is asccertained fill up bottles with valueless compounds of their own mixing, will be published. — The public should protect themselves by the purchase of unopened bottles of this favourite and pure spirit, - (Signed) L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agent for Adolphe Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps. Registered in this colony. . *' . Auckland, Bth Octcber, 1875.



nOSMOPOLITAN HOTELJ (Next Messrs. Lewis Brothers* Warehouse), .- .. QUEEN-STREET. The Undersigned would direct the attention of his friends and.the public generally to the convenience, comfort, and central position which this Eftablish ment affords. The premises have been considerably enlarged- and no expense spared to make it a first- . class Family Hotel. The Cafe is in charge of an experienced Manager, and meals can be had at any time of the day or night. B3T- EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS- _g__ STANDARD PRICES ADHERED TO. R. R. CAMPION, Proprietor. Auckland, October 1876. T> O N S O N B Y. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment in Shelly Beach Road. - •■'■' ! - I ._ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.



WANTED, by a young person, a situation as Machinist, and to assist at the Dressmaking is required. -Apply " QB." this office. WANTED, a Mate for the brigantine Leonidas - Apply at the office of the under signed at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.—W. J. Hurst and Co , agents AIM TED to RENT, afour-room-ed House within 15 minutes walk of the United Service Hotel.—Apply by letter to " AFJ," ihis office. WANTED, by a respectable young person, a situation as Housekeeper.—Apply for address at th« office of this paper. ANTED, the Business Men of Auckland to know that * unch or Dinner at Riordan's Hotel and Restaurant, comprising— Soups, Pish, rntreeP, J unts, and Pastry, line AJSTED to LET with immediate possession, tbat desirable Residence at Remuera, known as Mr. Lambourtie's residence, with 9J acres of rich pastureland. —Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estato A gent, Auc-land. WANTED, for a family at the North Shore, a respectable Female Servant; references required.—Apply for address at Devonport Post-office. _SNTED to LET, in Parnell, a detached Cottage facing the Domain, garden and well of water. —/' pply to Mrs. Coates, Parnell. W" ANTED, a good Coat Hand, by the day or piece; constant employment to a good man.—.Apply J. 8 Cobley, Market Square. HpO Tailors.—Wanted, a Good Hand. Ji _ App! y John P Saunders, Queen-street. ANTKD, a Girl about 16 to look after Two Children of 4 and 0, and m»ike her self generally useful; w.tges, (is per weok.— WXZ, vni: cilice WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good Ccok and Laundress.—Apply between the hours of ten and twelve to Mrs. Mcintosh, Scarborough Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, three or four respectable Men as Boarders, quiet family, no children, where they can make themselves at home. —For address, apply at this office W~" ANTED to LET, a nice large Eront Room with register grate.—Apply at the corner of Cook and Albert-streets. ANTED, two Painters and two Pap changers.—G. Bishop, Nowmatket. AINTED, . Men to build rubble stone walls.—Apply to Harbor View Dinirg Rooms, Quean-street Wharf. W A NTED, by a young lady, a Situ ation as help in a respectable fami y ; wages not so much an-object asa comfortable home. —Apply at E. Henry-Registry Office, bhortland-street. WANTED, a thoroughly competent Teacher of Dancing.—Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, a Barman; references required.—Apply at Thames Hotel ANTED, a small House, from 12s. to 15s. a week, within 15 minutes walk of town, and with view of signal flagstaff.—Apply AUG, office of this paper. O~~KPHEUS GLEES, No. 3 SETS.— Wanted, the Person who took the above from the Choral Hall to return same to this office. ANTED Known, that 8. Faulso is prepared to makeup Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14a Cd a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers from 14s Gd.—S. FATTIiHO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mall 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 paper. WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 75s warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan _ (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan heon, 198, Queen-street, next Ed son's. Chemist. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. WAJNTED, 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. La Roche, Kyber Pass. WAiSTZD Known, that the best Hollands Cm large bottles, 4b ; small ditto, 2s Od ; Ale, per half-pint, 2d ; larg* bottle Schnapps, 4s Gd.— J. 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. ANTEb, JK very body to try Elli man'f. Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. *_* Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c., Queen-street. Tsf Country Agents wanted. ■__ WAJN 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 \E/ ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage I » to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s(late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. W"""^ AN TED, 500 tone of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Munte Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, <-c, at BATTYE _> CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ■ TO ANTED KNOWN, that D. v v Gol-ie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, ,&c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. m O BUILDERS. Tenders are required until Saturday, 16th instant, for the erection of' a detached Villa Residence in Union-street. Plans and specifications can be seen at the residence of Mr. Alex. J. Brown, Union-street. ENDEES "will be received at my office up to noon of Tuesday, October 19, for Re-shingling a House and Shop in Union-street.—F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. TWO or three Gentlemen, or a Lady and Gentleman, can be accommodated with comfortable Sittingroom and Bedrooms, splendid view of the harbour, good locality, and within five minutes walk of the Post-office.—For card of address, apply at this office. "XT O T I C E. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. Between John Shaw, Plaintiff, and James Holmes Hanson, Defendant. Wh-B-as by virtue of a Writ of Fieri Facias issued herein, ordering me that of the real and personal property of the .above-named James Holmes Hanson, I should cause to be made the sum of £30-, together with interest on the said sum at the rate of £8 per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of July, 1875, together with £1 18s 6d for the said Writ, beside* Sheriff's poundage, Officers Fees, <kc. Now Ido hereby give notice that I shall cause to be sold by Public Auction by Richard Arthur at his Auction Mart, Queen-street, Auckland,on thellthday of November, 1876, at the hour _>f 12 o'clock noon, unless the said sums of £304 and £113s 6d and interest be sooner paid, besides Sheriff's poundage, Officer's fees, &c. All the Estate, Right, Title, and Interest ' of tbe said James Holmes Hanson in and to all those pieces or parcels of Land in the Province of Auck land, containing 61 acres, more or less, being Lots 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. 27, 28, 29. and 30, of a Sub division into lots of Allotment Number 11 of the Parish of Titirangi. in the County of Eden, in the Province of Auckland aforesaid. And I further' give notice tbat the Estate or Interest of the said James Holmes Hanson in respect of tbe above mentioned lands, consists of his equity of redemption or other equitable Estate in the said lands, and that all the said lands, and all tbe estates and interests of the said James Holmes Hanson therein and thereto have been taken by me in execution at the suit of the said John Shaw, the E-ceution Creditor. Dated the fourth day of Angus., 1875. H. C. BALNEANIS, ' Sheriff. Et>wabd B-nnk-T, of Shortland-street, in the City, of Auckland, in the province aforesaid, Solicitor for John Shaw, the Execution Creditor.



WELLESLEY , STEEET PRIVATE DAY SCHOOL. MRS. DENT (Successor to the late Mrs. Hedgecock), Begs to announce that she has taken the School-house connected with the Baptist Schools, lately occupied by the above deceased lady, where she hopes to be favoured with the patronage of the ja ents of the neighbourhood, to merit which will be her constant endeavour. .Branches of Education taught: Reading, Writing. Arithmetic, Grammar, Geogiaphy, History, Elemen tary Drawing, and Needlework. School commences MOM DAY, October 18, at 9.3D a.m. Terms on application. rjrTo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon of MONDAY, tbe 25th instant, for the erecuon of a Block of Build ings on the old Supreme Court-house site, for Messrs. Burnett and Levy. Plans, &c , »t my office, Queen-street. ILDWARU Ma HONEY, Architect. <£Jm m $__%£_> __. =___. ,iA - • ''7 ''> $Sr___rv^_ ___-_r=S- A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDER FOR RECLAMATION. Harbour Bo.rd Office, Auckland, October 6, 1875. Tenders will be received nt this Office until TUES DAY, the 26th instant, at noon, Jor Iteclamationfrom Hardinge to Nelson-street, and tlie Construction of a Retaining Wall, in terms of plans f>nd specifications to bit seen at the Engineer's Olhce. Tender to be endorsed '"..ender for Reclamation and Retaining Wall." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. TAGO GOLD MINING COMPANY (registered). Shareholders in the above Company are again reminded of the necessity of sending in their Proxies forthwith (to be used only in their absence) for the Extraordinary Meeting, of the 21st instant, as further delay may result in the unnecessary sacrifice of the Company's property. Imperfectly addresstd letter await shareholders at the Post-office. W. FLOOD, Manager. TOKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is hereby convened, to be held at the Company's Office, Coromandel, on SATURDAY, the 30th day of October, 1875, at 10 a.m. sharp. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance sheet; to elect Directois in room of those retiring, and Auditors for the current year. VV. HORNR, Manager. Coromandel, 4th October, 1875. CITY OF AUCKLAND, No. 1, LOYAL OBANGE LODGE. The Quarterly-night Meeting will be held on Thurs day next, October 14, at the Lodge-room, Wellesley street, at 7.30 sharp. I Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. -JV/TELBOUENE CUP SOIREE All Subscriptions to the Exchange Melbourne Cup Soiree must be paid on or before SATURDAY, the 23rd October. All those not paid on or before that date will be re allotted. Sweepstakes every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. ~^^T~ BRITISH EMPIRE! _T_^^^_^^_h- A Sight Entry to clear the above ___T_W#_V____\ ship will he passed at the Cuatom mm^^ax^mm honse XO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock noon. If URNISHED BOOMS, with. Board -F if required; house beautifully situated near town ; terms moderate. —Address, " MS," this office. TO LET, in Symonds-street, a Shop suitable for a Pork Butchery business.—Apply to C. Brooks, Bootmaker, Queen-street. LOST, about Friday last, between Queen and Napier-streets, a Glazier's Diamond. Five shillings will be paid to any one bringing same to Messrs. Holland and Butler's, Victoria-street FOUND, last night, at the Y/RIC. A. Rooms during the meeting, a sum of Money.— The owner can obtain same by giving description to A. Linabury and Co., Queen-stn-et. HHO LET, at Remuera, a comfortable JL 7-roomed House, with good large garden, within caiy distance of the Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. EVONPORT (North Shore).—To Let, a Furnished Cottage for the summer months.—Apply to R. and R. Duder, House Agents. lyi ELBO UR N E CUP. SWEEPSTAKES every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. Persons wishing to secure Tickets should make early application, as the List is last filling up. UNEQUALLED SHOW of the primest quality of Beef. Mutton. Pork, Lamb, Veal, &c, at the late Co-Operativt. Meat Supply Com pany, Queen-street, at the following reduced lates; — Stewing and Boiling Beef 3<l and 4dlb Boasting Beef 4d, sd, and6d Legs of Mutton 4d and 4_d Forequarter Mutton 2Jd and 3d \ Loins Mutton 3£d and 4d Lamb Very pridae Come and see the magnificent Poverty Bay _tarO_?f_ll nowon view, weighing fourteen hundred pounds I— largest ever killed in Auckland. rpEI'STLB H O TEL P. DARBY, Wholesale and Kbtajt WIjNE AND SPIRIT STORE EEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many years past. Hying erected splendid Premises on the site the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared tp execute all orders entrusted to him xom town or country, with the! CHOICEST -ELECTION or WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandimao.. Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's -henry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet'a Champagne— Moselle, pints and quarts Claret-Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafttte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice brands. ASSORTED CASKB MADE HP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALB ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Al owances 'made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Sp -its Ovenproof, t th same as from bonded Store, sold in any quantity. rp _2_7 WA ■ 2ST Ana A. .. Messrs. Reed & Brett have been appointed agents or the above Maori newspaper, published at Napier, which has a large circulation through all native dis tricts. Copies maybe procured at the Evening Stab, office, where also advertisements will be received. RENaKE 10MOANA, j., Proprietor. ON S A L El, Ex John Rennie and late arrivals— 50 tons Nos. 1 to 3 Clyde Pig Iron 6 cages Copper Sheathing—l4,l6, and 18 oz. coils (200 fathoms each) Zy_ to 4>£ inch Wire Rope. TO AEEIVE, Per City of Auckland ahd Columbus— Admiralty Tested Chain Cables, % to 1)_ inch Admiralty Tested Anchors, 1 to 12 cwt. ' '~-,.'..,.,, D, I H.:McK__NZIE. Custom-nous street, ,-■;*-- rr ■• , \ . _ _ Angus 31, 1875.



JTEW T)RES jyjATERIALS. NEW SUMMER GOODS. B. ATKINS HAS JUST OPENED FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF New Dress Materials, In all Styles and Qualities, and at Prices to Suit all Purchasers. THEBE ARE SOME SPECIAL LINES, Very Beautiful Goods. THE WHOLE STOCK OP DRESS GOODS Is well Selected, and the CHOICEST and CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. NEW SUMMER PRINTS. very Heavy Stock of New Prints, best qualities, excellent patterns, and fast colours. NEW FRENCH MUSLINS. A nice stock of New Muslins, best French goods, very stylish, and beautiful. CHEAP WASHING SILKS. A cheap line of Checked Silks at 2s 6d per yard; worth 4s. CHEAP JAPANESE SILKS. Japanese Silks, in all colours, from Is 4d per yard. NOTED BLACK SILKS A shipment of H.A.s noted Black Silks just to hand, same as last imported, and 20 per cent, below any other Silks in the City. NEW JACKETS, CAPES, SLEEVELESS JACKETS, &0., in all the NEW STYLES. A very choice assortment MANCHESTER GOODS. JUST OPENED— A Heavy Stock of Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, &c, &c, All of the best makes, and, as usual, marked very moderate in price. CLOTHING, TWEEDS, &c Just opened—New Clothing, Hats, Shirts, &c., &c, &c. A SPLENDID LOT OF NEW TWEEDS. TAILORS SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. A LARGE STOCK OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITS. H. ATKINS, (I_i__ HAY AND HONBTJUS).



p EINCE OF WALES THEATEE. Lessee 1^^ 88- Stage Manager.. G. W. Comer. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, OCTOBER 12_ 1875, Legitimate Success of Miss CARR- GEuRGE In the Glorious Seni-ti. n Diama, in three acts, entitled — THE WILLOW POND! Eleanor Melton Miss Carry George Vincent Bedford R- W. Lawrence With new scenery by N. H. Thornton. To-morrow (Wednesday) evening, by particular desire, LOVE'S SACRIFICE! 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 BARLOW'S CIRCUS. Crowded Houses testify to the excellence of thia Wondenul Troupe. New Acts with ( nw\°'^\S^l <". New Jokes and with the J tSVtohT' I Witticisms Bkautifull TS: NJ T ? T ?i, f of the PONIES. { T°™?! j CLOWNS! NEW TRICKS with the EDUCATED DOGS and MONKEYS! Novelties op Equestbia-Tism ! Prices of Admission : First-class, 3s; Second, 2s; Pit, Is; Children half-price to first and second seais. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 o'clock. A GRAND MID-DAY PERFORMANCE Will be given To-morrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock, upon which occasion the children of St. Mary's Orphanage will attend. W. CLARK, Agent. r^ H O R A L HAL L. FRIDAY, 15th OCTOBER. ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE AUCKLAND CRICKET CLUB. Programme : MUSIC AND READINGS (COMIC). To conclude with a SPELLING B on the funny-graphic principle. Admission: Unreserved seats, Is; Reserved Seats, 2s, or six tickets for 10s. Plan at Upton's. A GRAND DISSOLVING VIEW OXY-HYDROGEN LIME-LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Will take place shortly at the LORNE- STREET HALL, Shewing English, Irish, and Scotch Scenery, accom panied by English, Irish, and Scotch songs, to be sung by competitors for SEWING MACHINES. There will be nine prizes (total value £30):—Three 5-guinea and three 2-guineaMachines, to be competed for by the singers : and one 5-guinea and two 2-guinea Machines to be drawn for by the audience. Open to all vocalists except those who earn their living by singing. Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to compete please call early. W. C. DENNES, Great Central Sewing Machine Depot, Queen-street. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH SOIREE. THIS EVENING, 12th OCTOBER. Tea at 6 30, in School-room. After which, a PUBLIC MEETING in the Church. Tickets, Is. 6d„ to be obtained at Messrs. Edson's, McMasters', M. Sommerville's, and Welsman's. J O. G~ T. A Grand and Social Entertainment will be given by the members of the Excelsior Lodge, Sheridan-street, on Wednesday October 13, when addresses will be given by the Revs. Tinsley and Edger, and Messrs. Hemus, Smith, and Blackman. Readings, Recitations, Glees, Solos, and Cboruses to be the programme for the evening. Commence at 7.30. 7^ A TJ T I 0~ N Before you Purchase your Spring or Summer Clothing THINK!! and INSPECT our NEW and FASHIONABLE TWEEDS, shrunk and made to measure, for the same money as you pay for inferior ready-made . English goods. FORD, POTTER & CO., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street pARNELL JJURSEfiIES. MASON BROS. rpAKE this opportunity of thanking their patrons -1- for the kin a support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully beg to inform them that the Planting Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which is Unequalled in the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roseß, Thorns, Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the Nurseries, or at MR. ROBT. BREWIN'S SEED STORES, Queen-street, Town Agent. FOR SALE, Three Young Bulls, by the imported bull "Wizard." — Apply to Robert Graham, Ellerslie. JjJ O ~T T C E. LOST, on the 7th instant, a CHEQUE, drawn by Samuel Brown on National Bank, in favour of C. Greenway, for £8, payment of which has heen stopped. JUST PUBLISHED. New American Song : "SILVER THREADS AMONG THE GOLD,' As Sung by Miss Lizzie Morgan. PRICE, Is. Copies may be had at Messrs. Tun-ell's Music Ware* house, Brown and Son's Music Warehouse, E. Wayte, Upton and Co., Chantaloup and Cooper, and J. Harris Stationers. TO-MORROW NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. 5 TONS Superior Adelaide FLOUR, 80 sacks Oats, 20 sacks Bran, 10 kegs Butter and Lard, 15 cases Jams, Potatoes, Onions, Household Furniture and Effects, Box Mangle, Bycicle, Pictures, a small lot of well-assorted Boots, Earthenware, Kitchen Utensils, &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14. ' CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. AUCTION SALE OP DBAPERY. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, Without Reserve, q general drapery Manchester Goods Woollens, Tweeds Clothing, &0., &c. Terms at Sale. . , MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ALLOTMENTS IN SOUTH NEWTON, The Property of the Late .7 D. Burn, Esq.,::,:' VVTILL sell by auction on above TT date., Further particulars will be advertised, j ' Also, If not previously disposed of privately,'the Residence of the late John Williamson, Esq., Newton. •■ :- &?*___ Land and General Auctioneer, Arthur's Mart, ",'.. '*..■:.:■■ ■■ ■;;.''.Quee2.-i_v._ik..:_.