PONSONBY MUSICAL SOCIETY.

We are always glad to have the opportunity of attending the performances of this society; and perhaps none have been more successful than the concert given last night in the Ponsonby Hall to subcribers. Weber's Mass •„ r which formed the first part of the nrocramnie, is characteristic for its light and •mole music, and our Ponsonby friends will Sense usfor suggesting that it is more within their reach than most of the sacred composi tions which they have hitherto essayed. At the same time JV^er's music is so expressive to delight any untutored audience, where metal" would fall flat. The chorus last night was not evenly balanced, and lacked a few more tenors ; but on the whole .. D er formances reflected credit upon the conductor (Mr. Mitchell). The treble solos „ ere undertaken by Mrs. Upton, whose ■ -j n g gave indications of care and study. We preferred her rendering of the slow movement in the "Credo" to the more showy music of the " Gloria " or indeed any other part of the Mass. Miss Tole sang with the utmost nicety the charming "Agnus Dei," and her brother delivered the tenor solos with that earnestness and intelligence to -rhich we have so frequently alluded as the characteristics of his singing. The bass solos was sung by Mr Baxter, whom we heard for the first time, and who, if he will cultivate a firmer style of singing, will become a very aseful member to the Society. The band, which included members from the Auckland Choral Society, acquitted themselves admir ably, and did not overwhelm the voices as amateur instrumentalists are apt to do. Turning to the second part ot the programme (Secular,) ffe notice the violin solo by Mr rones (ably accompanied on the piano by Miss Tole,) and Henry Leslie's beautiful trio n Memory" as the best, to our way of thinking. The pensive duet, "Oh Day of Rest" was sung by Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Woolley with much feeling, and songs were given by the first named lady (encored), Mr. Tole and Mr. Cruickshank. We certainly did not admire the substitution of a comic song by the latter gentleman as an encore—comic songs ifad missable at all into a programme of such a kind should form a distinctive feature by themselves and should be given in character. The remainder of the programme comprised one or two operatic choruses including the celebrated "Anvil Chorus" from Trovatore. Sigma.

AMUSEMENTS.

ST. MARY'S CONCERT.

The vocal and instrumental concert givan at the Choral Hall last night by the members of St Mary's choir, in aid of the church funds, wa« an unequivocal success both financially and In point of merit. The sum of i'3o was taken at the doors, but as many tickets were paid for, which were not used, we should not be surprised to hear that the funds of St Mary's will benefit to rather more than this extent The pro gramme was one of the bast we have seen issued thip season. It was rather long, certainly, but so much intertst attached to the various performances thrit, tne audience were not wearied in the least, a fact, which was amply attested by many of tho later songs being K-iemanded. M. G. J. Brown, the choir-ma-te.r and organist of St Mary's, wielded the baton in a skilful manner, and it was no doubt owing to this gentle man's care and assiduety in the practices that the event passed off so well. The programme was divif: ed into two parts, of which the first consisted of sacrei ' selections, and the second of secular. It will be teen that a large number of solos figured i in the list. As a rule they were well executed, and | spoke highly for the amount of individual talent comprised in the Parnell choir. The chomses were rang with excellent taste, and the time was well kept, bntthe singers were hardly numerous enough to give the appropriate grand effect to such a production as "Sleepers Wake." "How Lovely are the Messengers" from St Paul, was very well rendered, the crescendos ' being duly marked and the different parts coming out distinctly and boldly. The most taking »nd best rendered vecsd solos were —" He Shall Feed His Flock," by Miss J. Maunsell ; , and "Jerusalem," by Miss Brook. The feature of the Eecular portion of the concert, and in fact of the evening, was the pianoforte duett by Mrs Ell's < and Mrs Holt. This was one of the best amateur performances it has ever been our lot to listen to. No encore was ever better deserved than that which followed this grand piece of instrumentation. The piece played was the fantasia from Amber's Domino Noir, a production affording good scope for the exhibition of the performer's powers. Hullah's " Three Fishers," sung by Miss A. J. Maun sell, was the vocal gem of this portion of the enter tainment. It was given with all the exquisite feeling which the sentiment of the song demands. Miss Brooks sang the extremely difficult song " Ruby with capital effect. This song requires a great range of voice and plenty of expression. Miss Brooks was en cored, but her encore song was not equal to the first effort. Miss Corbetthas a sweet but small voice. Her rendering of the " Lady of the Lea" was very pleasing, and met with deserved applause The arduous but captivating trio " The May Queen," by Miss J. M»unse)l, Mr E. Harker, and Mr Brett went splendidly The time was perfect, the various voices well contrasted and the expression good. Mrs Raynes selected a very difficult song in " Robin's Return," but she accomplished her task with taste and precision, and was warmly applauded. Mr Diethlem rendered his f avorit* selection the Mar sell aise in capital style and was encored. He responded by giving the '• Wach on the Rhine." Mr Gradwell sang the " Death of Nelson" in true professional style. Hss attitude and expression were remarkably good. At the close cf the song he was honored with an encore. The concert was over at half-past ten. and the audience dispersed, well pleased with the enter tainment, AIBEC AT THE CITY HALL. Aibbo and his celebrated Combination Troupe again foimed the centre of attraction last evening at the City Hall, and Airec's wonderful serial evolutions were applauded as they deserved to be. Professor Jacobs added much to the amusement of the evening by his clever examples of ventriloquism, and Mr Alexander won great favour by his Irish scenes and comicalities. His comic recitation of "Shsmus O'Brien" was a triumph. Miss Amy Thornton, the artist's daughter, sang several ballads in a very pleas ing manner. The song and dance competition fol lowed. There were three competitors. The •liver cup was ably won by Mr E. Clair, to the satisfaction of the numerous audience, who were evidently satisfied with the result of the adjudicators. The second competition on the horizontal bar then took place for a second silver cup, and the prize was gracefully carried off by Mr Elder, the one-legged gymnast. This evening will be per formed the demon shadow pantomime, and a distri bution of £15-worth of gifts. AT THE WHAU. The Excelsior Lodge of Good Templars of the Whau district held its annual festival last evening in the Public Hall. Over two hundred persons salt down to tea. The leading officers of several Auckland lodges were present. The hall was tastefully decorated with seasonable flowers and ferns. The tea and cake and tarts were provided by the hands of the sisters, and gave much satisfaction. Mr Gittos, senior, was called upon to fill the chair, and that gentleman delivered a neat and appropriate speech on the occasion. Addresseß were delivered daring the evening by Rev. S Edger. and Messrs Willis and Neal. The musical selections were of a very choice character as were the ballads. The pro ceedings being closed, the hall was prepared, and the stools moved, and the select ball commencd, in which a number of lads and losses joined with all the hilarity and joyousness of youth. ELECTRICITY. Mr John Goodall gave his illustrated lecture last evening on the "Bistory of Electricity," to a very fair audience at the Young Men's Christian Associa tion, Wellington-street. Mr .Thomas Macffarlane occupied the chair. Mr Goodall in being formally introduced by the chairman, proceeded at once to the subject of his discourse, without wasting time in rpologizing for a cold, or not having sufficient time to do justice to the subject in hand, which is often the false fashion with pretended lecturers. Mr Goodall who is- well-known to be a hard worker In the scientific world had evidently well-studied nis subject, and therefore needed no apology. Elec tric power, said the lecturer, was known to exist as early as the year 400, A.D., but it was not until 1600 that any definite idea of its power was ascertained when it was found to contain an attrac ovetwwer. In 1675 the electric light was discovered, but previously in 1642, Sir Isaac Newton first con structed the electric glass machine. In 1729, Stephen Grey made one of the most important of discoveries m connection with electricity, namely, that some Wbstanceg will electrify the wholejlength which others euctrify only in part. The lecturer proceeded in logical order according to dates to treat of the successful gwmrß of William Watson, Benjamin Franklin, «oieisor Richmond, Galvani, Grove, down to the nme of Faraday, and others of the present age. The mPJPJ"! numerous experiments were especially beau ntui m their varieties, and throughout the lecture was ra an instructive character. At the close, Mr Goodall wmu.v.S ÜBMrimous thanks of the audience, after which the Chairman pronounced the benediction.

Before you commence housekeeping ! When you wish to re-furnish! Call at the City Hall! Just opened up, and on view, a very large nock of handsome and cheap Brussel tapestry and Kidderminster Carpets, Hearth «Wjj Linoleum—the patent cork floorcloth s-cloths, Mats, and Curtains of every ffSSSS J he lar «c cash business done fnr«il iy HaU enables the proprietors to nJn^r 1 T^ 6* than any other house in the £r I P arP? ta and floorcloths laid by a lliK-sJfc'^.***^™*' P fty a visit to the ■ 4 —B — -

ABegulae Sell—A story is circulating which tells how a fair young lady went to a drug store, and told the man to fix her up a dose of castor oil, and to mix it with something to take the taste away. The man told her to wait. In a few moments he asked her if she felt like taking a glass of soda water. She accepted the invita tion, and drank the beverage. Presently she asked the roller of pills why he did not give her the castor oil. The man smiled a triumphant smile, and said, ' Madam, you have taken it. I mixed a fearful dose with that soda.' She turned pale ; she sank into a chair; she gasped, ' Immortal Jove; It was for my mother. _

THE EVENING STAR FRIDAY/OCTOBER 23, 1875.



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This property is only a few minutes walk from the Union Bank.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. W~~ ANTED to sell a good Four roomed House in Edinburgh-street, with a large freehold allotment. All laid out in orchard, with plum, peach, pear, apple, cherry, lemon, vines and quinces—all in full bearing. Price, £160.— J. M. Lennox, estate agent, Anckland. "ANTED, Wanted, Wanted, the Public to know that I intend to sell off for One Month only, at nearly cost price:—2tb tins of Salmon, Is 6d ; lib tins, 9d; Sardines, 6d ; Cornflour, 5d IQ Ib, 4s 6d _\ dozen lbs; Candles, 10}£d _) lb; Cayenne Pepper, 6d _1 bottle, 5s _} dozen; Pint Salad Oil, lid _1 bottle, half-pints 7d; Black Currant and Raspberry Jam, 7d _} lb by the jar; Scented Hair Oil, large bottles, only 8d _3 bottle, wortn Is ; Rim mel's Soap, 2d cake; large bars of Almond Soap only 7d bar; Anchovies, 8d "$ bottle ;60 sets of Shoe Brushes from 2s to 4s 6d 1$ set; about 20 dozen Scrubbing Brußhes at 10s $ dozen ; Epsom Salts, Cd per dozen packets, 3s _> box of 71bs; 100 doz. assorted Teapots cheap ; 50 dozen Meat Dishes from 6d to 3s each ; 80 dozen Cups and Saucers ; Cut Wine Glasses, 8s 6d "_3 dozen ; Children's China Mugs, with names on them, 8s (id and 6s _} dozen ; 60 dozen Pudding Basins from 3d to Is 8d each ; Keillor's Marmalade, only lOd _1 tin ; 20 dozen Children's Straw Hats only 8d each ; Babies' Shirts, 7d each ; Children's Scarls, 4d; good Boot Laces, yard long, 4d dozen, 3s per gross ; Children's Pole Combs, 3d and 4d each ; Glass Egg Cups, 2d each, Is 8d per dozen ; Salt Cellars, Is 8d per dozen; Children's Boots, 3s 6d %\ pair; 20 dozen Paint Brushes, Bd, Is, and Is 6d each; 18 doz. Glass Butter Dishes, Sugar Basins, and Cream Jugs, cheap ; Preserved Ginger, 5s 6d; 21b bottles of Prunes only 2s 9d $ bottle, two for ss; about 100 dozen Dolls, for presents, from 2d to 15s each; Ladies' Fancj Collars, 6d each; Ladies' Paper Cuffs, 4d %\ dozen pairs ; Linen Collars, Is 6d _i dozen; Linen Cuffs, Is ffl dozen pairs; large bottles of Blue Black Ink, Is 3d _i bottle, lis $ dozen; large bottles of Black Ink, Is $1 bottle, 9s _1 dozen ; half-pint bottles of Ink only 6d; 38 pairs of assorted Lustres to be sold cheap; and a variety of other articles very cheap. Be in time, and don't all come at once !—Apply to H. WATIS, General Dealer in all kinds of Goods, Pitt-street. Jam Jars, 3s _\ set of six. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. ANTED Known, that S. Eaulso is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers from 14s 6d —S. F A.TTLBO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street— Cleaning, Repairing, &c ANTED, 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 15s. warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. , WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan's (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3s. _ WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. 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 gtreot. ANTED 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 KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ANTED. 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muatz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Bope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, Ac., at BATTYE A CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.-S. Moss, Manager W" AINTED Known, that the best Hollands Gin, large bottles, 4s; small ditto, 2s 9d; Ale,.per half-pint, 2d; large bottle Schnapps, 4s 6d.—J. H. Grattan, Star Hotel, Newton. W~ ANTED, Jtverybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. V Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, .Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Ac., Queen-street. • -'■i'vW. Country Agents wanted.



WHERE should I buy a Sewing Machine ? At Dennes', of course. Why ? Because if we purchase two five guinea er one ten guinea machine, we can have a .Limelight Entertain - ment FREE. XAj ANTED JLAuWiS, ttxai 1). w V Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, includiig Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Eousa Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum laths, Shingles, .Ac., &c, at the lowest market price, at his \ard , Custom-house street. DHeVONPORT (North Shore).^- Handsome Cottage to let on tbe Beach at 10s a week; also a Furnished Villa and Furnished Apart ments.—Oliver Mays, Post-office Store. AMATEUR Billiard Handicap now open at the Royal Mail Billiard Saloon. Entries for the above will be received until the 30th instant. Charges for Pool now reduced to half-price. OR SALE, a superior Earm of 160 acres, with good House, Buildings, &c , and a fine Stream of water running through it, situated in one of the prettiest parts of the Papakura Valley. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. TO LET, a three-roomed Cottage, with good well and large garden. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. 0. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Monthly Inspection on next THURSDAY evening, at 7.30 o'clock. Every member requested to be pre sent, in order to secure annual capitation grant. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. October 23.1875. ICENSED Victuallers' Ball.—The Committee are requested to meet at the British Hotel on Monday next, at 2.30 p.m.—H. FULLER, Secretary. HpRANSFER OF BUSINESS. H. MA N N Having purchased the Business of Mr. J. S. Cubhib, Coachbuilder, of Queen-street, begs to inform the public of Auckland and its vicinity, that by strict attention to business, punctuality, and good work manship, he hopes to merit a continuance of the patronage so freely extended to his predecessor. N.B.—Carriages, Carts, Buggies, &c, of every description made to order. Repairs promptly attended to. UCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. The Monthly Inspection Parade will take place in the Drill-shed on TUESDAY evening, 26th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Uniform: Full Dress, arms and accou trements. N.B.—Special Meeting after the Parade. By order. JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain. ■OOAED OF EDUCATION. Competitors for Scholarships at the usual Annual Examinations are reminded that their names should be Bent in before the let November. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. FOR SALE, a Bargain, in conse quence of the owner leaving the Colony, a substantially built Verandah Cottage in Brighton Road, Parnell, with a good well of water, large free hold allotment having a frontage to Brighton Road and Hobson's Bay, with outhouses, well stocked orchard, etc.—For particulars apply to Mr. R. Yates, Grocer, Parnell pOA LS! COALS! The Wangarei Coal Mines now being in full work ing order, are prepared to supply Coals in any quantity, at 10s. per ton, at the Shoot. Vessels drawing 7 feet can load at the shoot. WALTER SLOANJE, Vulcan Lane, Agent. October 18,1875. pAUT I O N Before you Purchase your Spring or Summer Clothing THINK ! ! and INSPECT our NEW and FASHIONABLE TWEEDS, shrunk and made to measure, or the ame money as you pay for inferior ready-made English gooc's. FORD, POTTER & CO., The Pantheon, 198. Queen-street. a GREENWOOD, • MARKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND. AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Produce, &c, received to: Sale, and stored free of charge. Auction Sales undertaken in any part of the City or Province. Poultry, Fancy Birds, Produce, &c, sold by auction every Friday at 11 o'clock, and every Saturday at 2 o'clock. Trees, Shrubs, Plants, Poultry, and any Goods with which the may be favoured. Attention is called to the unusual facility offered for the Display of Goods, Furniture, Trees, Shrubs, &c, consigned for sale. House and Property List always on view. TO LET, at Remuera, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large garden, within eaiy distance of the Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. 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. ■VTATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ...£1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £30,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses, characteristic features of the Company. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Office: 25, Queen-street. OVAL 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. W. B.—Good Stabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, Proprietor. tojx 'ALUmbagh: J. M. McLACHLAN has Just Received, direct from the Manufacturers, a second supply of Coats' Machine Cotton. All numbers may now be procured from him, either Wholesale or Retail. . ... J. M. McLACELAN, QUEEN-STREET. ' ! ,: ,; . One door from Wellesley-street~\



pBINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee B. J. De Lias. Stage Manager.. G.W.Collier. RE-OPENING NIGHT, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25. MISS CARRY GEORGE And the Dramatic Company for SIX NIGHTS ONLY! First production in Auckland of the mystical drama, in three acts, entitled— FAUST AND MARGUERITE; Or, MEPHISTOPHELES THE g___. With new and beautiful Scenery by N. H. Thornton. To conclude with the sparkling comedy, in three acts, entitled—THE LADIES' CLUB ! 1~~ In Preparation—"Struck Oil," and "Forty Thieves." 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. ,p I T V 1 A L Z. AIREC'S GIFT ENTERTAINMENT! to-night ! to-night ! Last Night of the Gift Entertainment ! Great Novelty—"The Domon Shadow Pantomime," with Electric Lime light Effects." ONE HUNDRED GIFTS TO-NIGHT, Value, £15. I Every Child will receive a Prize. Remember Last Night! A dmiision—3s, 2s, Is. Commence at S o'clock, pUBLIC HALL, OTAHUHU. A GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT Will be hold iv the above Hall on WEDNESDAY, October 27, by tho members of the Good Templar Brass Band, assisted by the One-Legged Gymnast and his Brother—the Wonder of the World! Songs, Dancer, &c. Mr McComlsh will lead the Band, and Mr. Bastche cow will preside at the piano. Select Quadrille Party after tho Entertainment. pONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, v_/ Beresford-street—Rev. Warlow Davies, M.A. Sunday, October 24.—Service in the morning, at 11; and in the evening, at 6.30. P~ITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHUJRCH.—Sunday Services.—Oct. 24.—The Rev A. Reid will preach in the morning at 11, and the Bey F. W. Isitt in the evening at 0.30. APTIST CHURCH Wellesley street. October 24.-The Rev P. H. Cornford Pastor. Morning: "Love Thy Neighbour." Even ing: " Wisdom Recompensed." UNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, Lome-street Hal], conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Oct. 24. Morning—"Let To-morrow take care of To-morrow." Evening—"Religion in Geology: No. 2, Compensation and Love°in the Forces of Nature " T~TOT~NEWTON KIRK.-Divine Service at the usual hours To-morrow. Sub jects : — Morning — " Principle and Interest in Religion." Evening—" The Sixth Apocalytio Vial." CHRISTIAN MEETING-HOUSE^ Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, 6.30 p.m. Subject to-morrow evening: i " Evidence of Pardon." Tuesday : Bible Class, open to the public, 7.30 p.m. TTJSITED Methodist Eree Church, \J junction of Pitt and Vincent-Btreets. Sunday Services to-morrow, at the usual hours. Morning: "The Advantages of United Prayer Meeting." Evening: "The Priesthood of Jesus.'"—Rev. G. H. Turner. PRIMITIVE Methodist Ch^J, Edwardcs-street. —Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Harris. Evening, at half-past 0, Rev. W. Tinsley. PRLMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street,—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Roy W. Tinsley. Evening, at half-past 6, Rev W. Harris, RIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Newmarket.-Afternoon, at half-past 2, Rev W. Harris. Evening, at C 30, Mr. S. H. Smith. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, North Shore. —Mr. McLennan will conduct Service To-morrow forenoon at the usual hour. 10. G.T. SATURDAY NIGHT • ENTERTAINMENTS. The usual Weekly Meeting will be held To-morrow (Saturday) Evening in the Young Men's Rooms Doors open at 7.30 ; commences at 7.45. Programme consists, of Songs, Readings, &o, and an Address by the Rev. G. H. Turner, to conclude with a Prize Pronouncing Bee. Admission, Id.—Steps have been taken to pie vent any further disturbance at these meetings, A UCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. THE EXHIBITION Will be opened on the 16th of November, at the Choral Hall, Symonds-street, and the Committee feel assured they will meet with hearty co-operation and support in their endeavours to promote a taste for the Fine Arts in Auckland. As an incentive to Artißts and Amateurs, it has been determined that an Art Union shall be held at the clpse of the Exhibition, and that successful members shall be permitted to select any Pictures for sale on the walls of the Exhi bition, to the value of the prize drawn. Tickets, 10s each, to be had of the Secretary or any of the Com mittee. Exhibits to be received from the 9th to the 13th November. JNO. C. HOYTE, Hon. See. NORTH SHORE.—Two Furnished Residences to let; also a Cottage.—Apply to R. and R. Duder, House Agents. JT I O T I■ ■ 0 E. The Partnership heretofore existing between us, under the style or firm of "Evans and McDermott," Photographers, is hereby dissolved by mutual con sent. Dated at Auckland, this 15th day of October, 1875. T. SEDDON EVANS, SAUL McDERMOTT. I HAVE this day Sold to my late partner, Mr. Saul McDermott, all my interest in the goodwill, stock-in-trade, &c, of the Photo graphic Business hitherto carried on by us jointly, Mr. S. McDermott will carry on the business in future, and pay and receive all debts due by or to the late firm. T. SEDDON EVANS. Auckland, October 15, 1876. FURNISHED ROOMSrwithßoard if required; house beautifully situated near town; terms moderate.—Address, "MS," this office T^OR PRIVATE SALE. 30 tons superior Adelaide FLOUR, at £14 per 500 casks CEMENT, at 18s per cask 150 sacks OATS, at 18s. TO ARRIVE PER ' TAIRLEY.' 6 cases BACON and HAMS 2 cases JOWLS 9 casks LARD. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. ~Jtf O T~ I C E. The next meeting of the United New Zealand Men Servants' Association will be held at the British Hotel on MONDAY, 26th instant, at 8 p.m. Business: To submit rules, &c, for the sanction of all members. A full attendance of those interested is requested. pARNELL TOTURSEEIES. MASON BROS. TAKE this opportunity of thanking their patrons for the kind support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully beg to inform them that the Planting Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which is Unequalled in the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Thorns, Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the Nurseries; or at ' ' ■ • r • r. . --•'■ MRJROBT. BREWIN'S SEED STORES, j Q TJ X B£N - S T R K __-S, T, i *n ....,.„;..,..:;,..,...., ...TownAge^t.



LODGE ST. ANDREW, £418, 1.0. The regular Monthly Meeting of thej above Lodge will be held in the Lodgeroom, Masonic Hotel on MONDAY, 25th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. M. NICCOL, R.W.M. October 23,1873. /IEEAT CHEAP SALE. IMPO RTANT TO WHOLESALE AND EETAIL BUYERS OF DRAPERY GOODS. BARGAINS UNPRECEDENTED! /5J CASES AND BALES OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY, DRAPERY, &C. T his really Choice Shipment of Goods is just landed, and having been purchased at the end of the Home Season, will be sold much below usual Wholesale Prices! Asjno advertisement can fully point out the satisfac tory nature of these purchases so well as a visit to the premises, and an inspection of the .Goods, we invite intending purchasers to call at the Establishment, 204 and 200, Queen-street, aud judge for themselves! s__7^~ The following lots may be referred to as Jgiß worthy of Special Notice, and as indicative of the high character and remarkably low prices of tbe whole stock. — -1 o dozen Ladies' Silk Umbrellas at 6s lid each; — O usual retail price, 9s 6d -1 q dozen Ladies' good Twilled Silk ditto, with J-O ivory Handles, 7s lid each; usual retail price, 12s 6d 19 O O yar(^s Striped Japanese Dress Silks, at 13Jd 1 A\)\J p er yard ; usual retail price, Is 6d q r r\ yards Striped and Figured Greys ditto, best iJO\) t, eß t quality, at Is Bid per yard; usual price, 2s 6d In X dozen Ladies' Coloured Josephine Kid Gloves, I w quite perfect, at 2s lid per pair 71 dozen Children's Coloured Kid Gloves, just _. opened, and slightly spotted, to be cleared at Is per pair Icase of Ladies' Crinolines and Dress Im provers at half the usual selling prices A very cheap lot of real Black-beaded Yah Laces, from 5Jd per yard 9 k dozen Ladies' extra rich Silk Neckerchiefs, ->** at Is lid, 2s 6d, and 2s lid each; usually sold at about one-half more money Blace Clac^ Dress Silks, at 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 3d, 3s lOd, and 4s 9d per yard ; better value than usually sold wholesale at the same money A r\ pieces Silk Warp Dress Lustres, in all shades, *-" at Is 4Jd, Is Od, and Is lid per yard ; cheap at 8d per yard more 1 ofkA Ladies', Misses', and Children's White Straw 1 —tVJKJ Hats, all shapes, at 9d each ; cheap at Is 6d !je(\ ditto, ditto, ditto, atls4|d; usually sold at iy" from 2s 3d to 3s each 1 q doz. Boys' Fine Leghorn, Sailor and fashion ■*■ o able shapes, at 3s Cd each; worth 5s 6d 7 cartoons French Flowers, at half the usual Belling prices. Customers from the country should certainly call and see the prices and value offered. THE SALE WILL CONTINUE FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. WILLIAM WILSON, 204 AND 206, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, And at Pollen-street, Thames. QHOICE Q-OODS FOB THK SPRING & SUMMER TRADE. W. RATTRAY Has muchf pleasure in announcing that he hu OPENED, Ex _' Flechero,' ' John Bennie,' and other lat arrirals, HIS USUAL SHIPMENTS or NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS .FOR the £ PRE SENT SEAS ON, Which have beenjcarefully bought in the bost English and Foreign HousES,Jand will be SOLD AT MOST MODERATE PRICES. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. WE, the undersigned, being aboul to Dissolve Partnership, request that al ACCOUNTS DUE by us be furnished for immediate , .ettlemeut. PETER BRAMWELL, ~ I GERALD E. FLOWER. _ mmmmmmmmmmmm



Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 28th Sept., 1875. TENDEES are invited for the erection of a Custom House at Kaipara, in the Province of Auckland. General conditions, specifications, and drawings, may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Offices, Auckland. Tenders addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Toiders for Custom House, Kaipara," will be received at tbe office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the Ist day of November, 1875. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. AUCKLAND HARBOUR B O A E D. TENDEES FOR GRAVING DOCK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 30th April, 1875. TENDERS will be received at this office unti TUESDAY, the 30th November, 1875, at noon, for the construction of a GRAVING DOCK in this port, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Graving Dock." WILL2AM C. DALDY, Chairman. JMf^_^^B.J^li^^m ; ___^^-?____\__^.';_^_:rH i^ rT' y'ftS^&T^A^^L VTTAIKATO RAILWAY. RANGARIRITONEWCASTLE. COMPLETION CONTRACT. Tenders will be received at this office, or at the Office of the Resident Engineer, Newcastle, up to noon of FRIDAY, the 29th day of October, for the Completion of the Earthwork of the above Railway. Plans, specifications, and general conditions can be seen at this office, or at the office of the Resident Engineer, Newcastle. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Auckland, October 14,1875. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDER FOR RECLAMATION. Harbotir Board Office, Auckland, October 6,1875. Tenders will be received at this Office until TUES DAY, the 26th instant, at noon, for Reclamation from Hardinge to Nelson-street, and the Construction of a Retaining Wall, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tender to be endorsed " lender for Reclamation and Retaining Wall." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. CITY OF AUCKLAND LOAN EMPOWERING ACT, 1874. 50 £100 DEBENTURES. Town Clerk's Office, October 20, 1875. The City Council will receive offers until noon of MONDAY, Ist November, for the Purchase of Fifty One Hundred Pcund Debentures, bearing interest at the rate of six per cent, per annum, payable half yearly, at Auckland, Dunedin, Sydney, or London. The present amount of annual rentals upon which these Debentures are secured is £2,639 7s. 6d. In 1880 large and valuable leaseholds in Sbortland and Queen-Btreets expire, and the present rentals will be nearly doubled. The Endowments exceed Fifty Acres of City Pro perty. Further information, together with copy of Act, list of properties, rentals, &c, may De obtained on application at this office. Offers to be endorsed " Tenders for Loan." The Council do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. AT O T I C E. ESTATE OF M. A. O'BRIEN, Onehunga. All debts due to this estate not paid before the end of October will be handed to a solicitor for recovery. A. HEATHER 1 TVnst.pps A. H. NATHAN / lrustees-. ON SALE, Ex White Eagle and late arrivals: California Smoked Herrings, New Ling Fish A general assortment of Tinned Goods, consisting of Meats, Soups, Fish, Fruits, and Vegetables Preserved Potatoes in X and J^-cwts. J. and r. Sinclair's Irish Mess Pork in barrels; extra India best Beef in tierces Kirbye, Beard and Co.'s best Sea "Fish Hooks, Shark ditto, Shifting Grains, Lines, Rods, Winches, Swivels, Eel Hooks, and requisite Tackle " Bagots" Extract of Meat (Liebig's process). Took first prize at the Melbourne Exhibition of 1875 See Australasian of Sept. 25,1875. F. E. COMPTON, Queen-street Wharf. E L B O U R N E CUP SWEEPSTAKES. Members of the above are requested to pay up on or before MONDAY, 25th instant, after which date all unpaid Shares wiU be re-allotted. The final Drawing will take place on Monday, November 1, at 7 p.m sharp. Sweeps to-night at 8 o'clock. JOHN ADAMS, Crown Hotel, Grey-street. f^ OS MO POL IT AN HOTEL, (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 Establish 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, oi the day or night. B3T-, EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS- _____ STANDAJRD PRICES ADHERED TO. R. R. CAMPION, PROPRIETOR. v Auckland, October 1875. p A S H P R I O E „S. Forequarter Prime Mutton 3d Loins Mutton.... ..Sid Legs of Mutton 4}d Boasting Beef .... ~4d, fid, anded Forequarters of Lamb.. ..2s 6d I»-Quality the Best. Delivered in town or suburbs. A. DORNWELL. CHANCE for a Poor Man !—A House containing four rooms for sale; coat ovtr £260. The highest offer over £20 may have it Ground rent, £6 a year.—To Let, a four-roomed House, situation and condition good in every par ticular ; rent, 10s per week. - For particulars apply at the West End General Store, Karangahape h pad. t)KO FES SIGNAL NOTICE. Mr MACLEAN, Dentist, begs to inform his Patents and the Public that lit has REMOVED from Mr R. D, Sykes', Upper Queen-street, to more central and con venient premises in Princes-street, and in a few days will be able to resume his Professional Duties is heretofore. - -.'•.".. \_aaj__-<JS_¥ FOR SALE, Improved Farms ' '.; : —Apply to I 36, Shortiam ,1 Tenders will be received uyj November 4th, for the eiectitf. • I Hamilton. Plans, &C, at my office, Qn ' «& W*^) I "'•"• \ ' <' _:_Jj_..]_. -.-■'■_--~_ : -.'^. T ~£''-' '■■■'- ' '^J\-y^____Wf^i-



•TH O L i m SYMONDS-STBK XT A . TTABTAN. GOOD S H $ SUITABLE FOR \ A PORK OR BEEF.BUTCHER." \ APPLY TO C. BROOKES, QUEEN-STREET. IfcX O T I C £ Persons whose Photographs have been taken by Mr. Bartlett can obtain the same, if in my hands, by application at my office, High-street, between the hours of 11 a m. and 2 p.m., on or before Wednesday, 27th instant, after which date they will be sold with out reserve. „____, . __ WM. LOCKHART. October 20,1875. LOST, between Wyndham-street and Parnell, a Gold Earring.—Finder rewarded on leaving same at this office. , ARGAINS FOR SALE, owner leaving the Colony :—1 Wheeler and Wilson's Machine (genuine), £0 ; 1 Round'iTable. 19s; 1 Fancy Whatnot, 10s; 1 Arm-chair, 15s; 1 Rocking-chair, 10s; 5 nearly new Chairs, £1 ss; 1 new Felt Carpet, £110s; 1 Liquor Stand, with three bottles, £110s J 1 Toilet Set and 4 Vases, 12s; 1 Looking Glass, 6s ; 1 Toilet Table, Ss; 1 Wood Bedstead, 17s; 2 Mat trasses XI; 1 Washstand and Set, 16s; 1 new Chest of Drawers. £2 15s ; 2 Caapets and Hearthrug, 6si; I Clock, 9s; 1 Feather Bed, Is Cd $ H>; 1 Square Table, lis; 1 Kettle, 2 Saucepans, and Strainer, 10s; 1 Boiler, Cullander, and Tin, 14s; 1 large Tub and Washboard, 3s; 1 Spade, Hoe, Rake, Stc, 7s i; 1 Bucket and Bellows, 2s 6d; 3 Brooms and Dog Kennel, Cs Cd.—For address, apply at the Robert Burns Hotel, Union-street, Freeman's Bay. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at tbe establishment of Mr R. H. Bartlett, Jate Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIKS of the same may be obtamed on application to them at their Booms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance bo accompanied by a remittance. SS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! "SB Per JOHN McGARRIGLE, Manager. IyTELBOURNE OUP SOIREE All Subscriptions to the Exchange Melbourne Cv Soiree must be paid on or before SATURDAY, th 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. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26. CITY MART. ON ACCOUNT OP WHOM IT MAT CONCERN. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday, 26th instant, at eleven o'clock, 1 case Melbourne Sacs. , Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. AUCTION SALE OF DRAPERY. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday, the 26th instant, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL DRAPERY Manchester Goods, Hosiery, Hollands, Linens, Dress Goods, Shirts Clothing, Tweeds, &c„ &c. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25. At Twelve o'clock. OOR IMPERATIVE SALE, 11 Shares Bendigo Independent G.M. Co 75 ~ ShotoverO.M. Co 26 „ Moanatairi GM. Co 64 „ in.issue 1 A i b ionG.M. Co 36 „ 2nd issue f »—p— "••"*• w 3 „ Caledonian G.M. Co 34 „ Thames G'M. Co SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON, Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE OF UNSURPASSED VILLA RESIDENCE SITES, WITH UNRIVALLED VIEW OE THE TOWN and HARBOUR, SITUATED ON THE PON SON" BY ROAD. / B. TONKS ft CO. ABE favoured with instructions from Staxnus Jones, Esq., to sejl by public auct?on, at the Brunswick Mart, about the end o£ November, due notice of which will appear, ALL THAT SPLENDID . PROPERTY on the PONSONBY BOAD,'adjbininf Mr. Sherff'b Residence,;the situation of which for SITES te unequalled to tSte neigh bourhcod of Auckland. * '-• jj. The SUBDIVISIONS will be large and each wil a-; command an extensive -view; Staha Property »» thorottgliiy drained Mid planted m | with ornamental tree& fflk Lithographed Plana are now being prepared, further particulars can be had at the ' kt__<&-__t* ■ Hat* terßlß of e6^e lriu '*8 mo^ Hl*«ral*