TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

{ '"•,-(From onr own '-Correspondent.) _. _ This day. Tne _airua Company. The Tairu^ directors held a meeting on . Saturday, 7o consider the resignation of Mr T3eeche, m { ne manager. A stormy scene en sued. The directors refused to accept the resignation and peremptorily dismissed the manager. Mr Sully one of tlie directors, •will take charge of the mine meanwhile and Captain Daldy succeeds him on the directory. The dismissal of the manager is generally ap proved here, and the mine is likely to be properly opened up for a large battery. The fortnight's crushing yielded 41^02 from 33J tons stone. Crushings. The following are 'last weeks crushings: Albion 95 tons, 105 oz, 18 dwts gold. Queen o f Beauty, 418 r, Zj jio dwt, retorted ; Last Chance, Neil an.d party, 4oz 1 dwt; Brown and party, 2 oz 16 dwts ; Una, 90 tone, 28 oz. Occident at Tairua. A man .named Martin Peterson inflected a severe w, O und on his right foot with a toma hawk.v/hen endeavouring to free his horse the vr jgetatiou it had become -entangled in. He Vas carried down to Pnriri, very weak fro? & loss of blood. Fatal Accidents. \ Two drowning cases occurred in ||ife Kau waeranea river last night. Mr E. J^Ander ton, settler at Kauweranga valley, discovered the dead body of a man in the river, about i mile above the booms. This morning the body was brought to town. From his dress he appears to be a bnshman, from 35 to 40 years of age, and has not been identified yet. The inquest is postponed.) This morning a sad case of drowning oc curred. A young man named Josiah Winter, employed as order-man by Mr. Hulme, butcher, was fording the river, from the peninsular opposite the Parawai Gardems to this side. The tide was high. Two men, named Mark Donovan and George Robson bathing near the place, savr him crossing. When half way across sow the horse plunge, and Winter apparently 'iosfc his presence of mind. They sung out to him to give the horse hoad. but just then the horse sank, and when he rose a,gain Winter was in the water struggling. Rob son swam towards him, while Donnovan -went for a boat moored close by. Robson lad reached within six yards of Winter when lie sank and was not seen after. Robson swam round and dived, but was unsuccess ful. A search party is now out to recover the body.

The Una gold melted weighed 2Sozs 10 dwts, The Queen of Beauty has 414 ozs 7 dwts. The Tairua h£s 40 oz3 3 dwts. The West Coast tribute crushed 70 tons for 115 ozs 17 dwts melted gold.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Corom_del Besieged. . The inhabitants of Coromandel were tlmwn into a state of terrible alarm yester day 'oy fifty men, dressed as men-of-warsmen, marching into town soon after day-break. An alarm was given, and several people Wero about to seek the hills for protection, believing the men intended to sack the town. It was some time before it was dis covered that tbe strange looking band was a (ietachment of the Thames Nayal Brigade, "which had started at mid-night in their new gun-boat, and reached Coromandel at day fight on Sunday. The general alarm on this discovery was immediately subsided in the minds of the timid. Tokatea and Union Beach. The Tokatea lodged at the Bank of New Zealand last week 525 ounces of retorted gold. The Uaion Beach will commsnee stoping to-morrow, and crushing at their battery on Thursday. The 7i?ride of Tokatea has holed through into tb.e Royal Oak winze.

'aiSBORNE (Poverty Bay.) (From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Rosina arrived yesterday after a tifty hours' passage.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.fg Sir Dillon Bell. . • In conafjquence of Mr Rich s intended visit to E'arope, Sir Dillon Bell has been requisition ,ed and has consented to stand for Waikouat i. The committee are now taking active st'*ps to secure his return. Sudden Death- Jamf jg Copeland, brewer, died this morn ing ra ,ther suddenly. He was ot one time partner in Marshall and Copeland's firm. His -death has caused a general'feeling of surp' rise and regret in town. M x Murray addressed his consitnenta at Mil.toH, and commented strongly on the act ,ion of a portion of the Press. Nothing d'jw was said of a political character.

ROSS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Mr Tribe and his Constituents. Mr Tribe, M.H.R., addressed a crowded meeting of his constituents. He was most cordial'iy received, and a unanimous vote of confidon.ee was passed in him.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. Ai ?rest of a Commercial Traveller

J Ur H. B. Solomon, traveller for a Dunedin fin n, was arrested yesterday afternoon at the En ipire Hotel, on a charge of forging and steering a cheque for L9O 103 3d, purporting |» be di.'awn by Andrew Todd, Wanganui, injtavocir of Nathan and Co. . The accused is said to have got the cheque cashed at the Bunk o:E New South Wales, Wanganui. At th c reg- aest of counsel the case was remanded this mo rning till next Monday.

. _ A, Collision in Cook's Straits. The Chief Justice gave judgment in the Vice-Admiralty Court this morning in the matter of the recent collision in Cook's Straits between Young Dick and Janet Spiers. The J Q age ruled that the schooner Young Dick was alone to blame for the collision. Costa allowed, damages to be fixed by arbi tratioi ».

Divorce Case. In' fche Dirorce Court the decree nisi for a di88o? [ution of marriage in the case of Fouks ■v. F euks, formerly of Howick, was made apßo] ,nte, there having been no intervention jjincf j the granting of the decree nisi. Mr. otafl Jord represented the petitioner.

CITY COUNCIL.-This Day.

Th ji nsual fortnightly meeting of this City w ancil w«s held this afternoon. Present— 01 b Worship the Mayor (in the chair), >a d Councillors Daldy, Holdship, Isaacs, *' tchanan, Yon der Heyde. LETTERS. . A letter from G. W. Owen, Esq., requeßt- J >g permission to build an oven on his prem -1 lea. , Mr Anderson reported that the building of we oven under the footpaths would not in terfere -with any existing work. Granted on certain conditions under the notice of the .•tttveyor. .._Aletter from M. Dickson as to asphalting *wbaoa.atreet, the people of the district

promising to t>ay half of the expense, if the Council would consent to pay the other half. .After some discussion the matter was left over to be reported thereon. Tramways A communication was read from Mr Rus sel, Town Clerk of San Francisco, with statistics and other information respecting the uhlity and probable expense of tram ways. Councillor Holdship said that he had L°° & er tne PaPers and phamphlets sent by Mr Russell, which must have oost him a great amount of trouble. In acknowledging the receipt of these papers therefore, he would propose a vote of thanks to Mr Rus sel. Councillor Isaacs having seconded the pro position, it was carried unanimously. ACCOUNTS. The current accounts, as under, were ordered to be paid. City Council account, £431 3s 3d; endowments account, £12 ss; waterwerks account, £31 Bs. Total, £47416s 3d. General account :To balance in Bank, £787 14s 6d ; by accounts to be paid, £431 3s 3d ; total, £356 lls 3d. City Endowment Account : To balance, cr., £40 3s. Bd.; ac counts to pay, £12 ss. total, £27 18s. Bd. Rnecial Rate Account: Balance to credit, £370 Is. •, '„ WATERWORKS. Councillor Yon der Heyde asked if there were any periodical reports of the progress of the Waterworks furnished to the Council. The Mayor said monthly reports were sent in. ; DEBENTURES. The Mayor reported that 50 debentures of of the Council had beed taken up at £95. Councillor Isaacs aaked by whom. The Mayor said it was desirable the name should not be made. NEW REGULATION. A new regulation, proposed by the Mayor, was passed for the control of the City Stage carriages. According to this, in future, all stage carriages will have to start at the time specified on the license. TENDERS. Two tenders for the Improvement of Hpbaon and Pitt-streets were received and opened. These were Barney McDonald £2375 7s. and A. L. Wilson £1914. On the motion of Councillor Holdship, Mr Wilson's tender was accepted. MUNICIPAL OJfI?ICRS. Councillor Buchanan's motion relative to the municipal offices was postponed to the next meeting. HOUR OF MELTING. A resolution was unanimously passed that the hour of meeting of the Council be in future half-past 2 o'clock. TRAMWAYS. The Mayor proposed, and it was carried, that the consideration of the Tramways question should be referred to the Streets Committee to report upon. WESTERN SPRINGS. The Mayor proposed that plans should be at once made of the city property at Western Springs, ancl that the Water Committee be authorised to survey it. Councillor Daldy supported the motion and it was carried.

This was all the business

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £17 2s 6d. (old), do, £16 15s (new). National Bank— Buyers, 723. Colonial Bank (35s Daid up)—3ls ; sellers, 325.

South British Insurance—Buyers, 50s 6d; sellers, 51s. Auckland Gas-Sellers, £10. Union Sash and Door Company—Sellers, L 9 10s. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, 87s 6d. Cure—lls. City of LoDdon— Sellers, 28s. Union Beach— 90s ; sellers, 92s 6d. ggPride of Tokatea—2s 2d ; sellers, 23. 2d.

PRINCE OF WALKS THEATRE.

On Saturday night Hie well-known play of " Arrah no. Pagne: was produced at ihelPrince of Wales Theatre before a moderate audience. In consequence of the indisposition of Miss Lizzie Morgarj, Miss Lizzie Bu3Che Wns oblised to take the part announced for the former lady. The acting was good through out, particularly that of Mr Collier who apneared to great advantage as ". chaim the Post." Miss Clara Stephenson as "Arrah Meelish" ere<ted a most favorable impre3Bion. her effoits shewing both study of the character and attention to detail. Mr Sam Poole took well in "Mike Feeny," a role that suited him well, and gave plenty of scope for his funny ten dencies. To-night the " Flowers of the Forest" is the piece announced for representation. Miss Lizzie Morgan has fo far recovered that she will be able to appear with Miss Clara btephenson in the leading characters. "WESLEY AN SUNDAY-SCHOOLS UNION. The ereat annual gathering of all the Wesleyan Sabbath Schools of the city and suburbs met at the Choral HaU, yesterday, to celebrate their anniversary. The number was estimated at 1300 children, parents, and 'rionds. The orchestra was filled with about 200 vocalists, who were specially trained to sing the annual sacred songs. Their re spected leader, Mr Bridson, conducted the whole with his usual skill and ability.. The prettiest sonf>s were thes<-, "Tell me the old, old story," and "The Sweet By-and-Bye," and " The Gate's ajar" The Rev Mr Watkin jiave one of his inimitable Sunday school addressee, on the subject, " Our Father which art in Heaven'" It kept the vast crowd in wrapped Interest till its close. There was a collection in aid of the general school fund which amounted to almost £10. The rev. gentlemen who took part in the service were Messrs R< id, Thomas, and Gittos. We have seldom seen such a picture of youthful happiness, every face beaming with delight. The services yester day will have a lasting effect npon the minds of the children.

DR. CARR AT ONEHUNGA.

Dr. Caer's final entertainment at Onehunga takes place to-night, in the Choral Hall. To-morrow night he will appear at the Par nell Hall.

LATE SHIPPING.

THE BA-RQU.E DIRECTOR,

Captviit Shamper and a portion of the crew of the barque Director left in the Gemini this tnornlDg for Biverhead, whence they will proceed to Kaihu to join their ship, which is now fnllv loaded'and ready for aea. Her cargo consists of 101 kauri spurs, 89 pieces of junk, and 172 pieces of flitch. The vessel will clear out directly the captain arrives and sail for London as soon as possible afterwards. Captain Shamper de clares his ship has on Jboard the finest selection of spars he has ever seen, which is an expression of oninion not to be sneezed at as the'skipper is an old Am ericaniumberer. Some o£ the spars weigh as much as 14 tons.

The schooner Agnes Donald left Gisborne on Satur (lav for this port. She was to load along the coast. Messrs R. Walker and Co will load the barque Thames with gum for New Yorfc. The loading will begin at tee c.d of this week. _ The ship White Eagle cleared to-day for Guam m ballast. Her destination is supposed 1o be China, The schooner Ocean leaves at once for Whitiangi with a cargo of stores. ' The Bchooner Anne McLeod is about ta sail for the Great Barrier in ballast. The ketch Speedwell brings 68 tons firewood from The s.s. 8t Kilda left the Manukau for Wanganul this morning.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr George Sibbin sold to-day at his corner mart, in the estate of the late Mr. R. McKay, eight shares in the barque Caber feidh, at £50 per share; 210 acres of land _j Waipn, County of Marsden, for £15J 10s; and the house of nine rooms m Parnell, £105 10a being less than the mortgage thereon. The house and allotment in Cook-street were withdrawn.

Mr H. H. Lusk, attorney for George Jones, inn., notifies in another column that. Mr J. S. Lepine is the only authorised person to collect the accounts now owing to the &cho estate. Payment to any other agent will not be recognised. __________

THE EVENING STAB MOKPAY, fIOVEMBtR 18, 1875



WANTED, for the Greyhound Hotel, a Cook.—Apply at once to Mr. Cor coran^ ■ ' . W^]SJTBD, two experienced Brick makers.— Apply to N Harker, Hoffman's Patent Brickworks, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a strong active Youth, as Porter.—Apply at this offloOi



WANTE B-K N 0 "W'N, ALEX. JA.S. BEOWN, Working Man's Architect, is preparing designs and working1 draw ings for Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &c, &c, at a low nominal charge, for the advantage of. small capitalists. Estimated quantities and cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Auckland. WANTED to Rent, a three or fear W roomed Cottage out of tnwn —Apply by letter to " OPH." Btatiny terms, at this office. WA !N TE D, Tenders immediately for the Painting of the Provincial ITotcl, Princes- Rtreet. WANTED, a young Man to drive a Baker's Cart.—Apply Union Bakery, Parnell, WANTED to Let. about 10 minutes walk from Union Bank, a large furnished room, adapted for one or two persons.—For particu lars, apply at this office. WANTED, Tenders for Excavating. Apply, before 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, to W, J. Mundy, corner of Chapel and Victoria streets 'ANTED, StabJe Manure, Is. per load given, in or near Auckland. Please leave address with our agent, Mr. 11. Brewin, Seeds man. Quaen-streetj for Mason Bros., Ponsoiiby. ANTED, a Girl to l^kafter two children, and make herself generally useful; wages, 6s per week; references required.—Apply to KME, at this office. ANTED, for Gisborne, six ikst class Carpenters.—Apply to G. Holdship and Co. ._, ANTED, by'a young lady of con siderable ability, lately arrived from Dublin. Puftils (at their own homes) for Piano, Guitar, and Singing ; would have no objection to give lessons in Eng ish, and the rudiments of French and Gorman. — Addresft, " Haidee," Gulistan, North Pioad, 7 doors above Baxter's, Grocer. ANTED, to dispose of a good Confectionery Business on easy terms, — Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, for the South, a good- Hairdresser ; first-class wages given ; must he a steady man.—Apply to J. and T. Mason, ISO, Queen-street. WANTED, a smart man accustomed to the Clothing business. —App>v to J. Levy, Qneen-stroet. « WANTED, an experienced Nurse girl ; references required.—Apply to Mrs I. Barnett, Eden Crescent, three doors from Wynyard Housp. ANTKD, Students for Civil, Mechanical. Architectural, and Ship Draw ing, by a Civil Engineer ia practice.—Apply office of this paprr. WANTED, a situation as Oierk or asß'stant in a Store; good references. — Address, "L," office of this paper. WANTED7~aTsniarrYmith as A~|7 prentice to the Wheel Department.—Ai ply to Cousins and Atkin. ANTED a strong "South, of 17 or 18, rc-idy at writing and who has boon with a grocer as Shopman or porter ; short- hours ; vn«cs to begin, 20s.—Apply by letter. "D.W.X," Star office. WANTED, by the advertiser a situation as Manager of a Paw Mill, or of a Bush; has had several years' experience in Xew Zealand, and is a thoroughly practical man.—Apply, by letter, to " MP," office of this paper. WA N TlTl) kTn OWN, that J. MOKRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. TV T ANTED, a Cottage of five or six * " Koomp, either to rent or lease.—Apply by Tetter to G. A., office of this paper. _ \\f ANTED, a good Cook ; references » * required.—Apply to Mrs. Campbell, Jermyn street. W~ ANTED, a good Sheep-shearer.— Apply to Hamilton Bros. W~ANTED, Assistants and Im provers to the Millinery. — Apply to Mrs. Herbert, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED, by a clean, healthy, re spectable young man, a Situation ; can milk, do garden work, and help to handle butter; country preferred,—Apply " CB," at this office. WANTED, a Youth to be useful about a Dairy; one who can milk and drive. Apply 15, Grey-street, on Tuesday at 2 o'clock WANTED, a trustworthy Woman proceeding to England to attend upon an invalid on the voyage.—For address, apply office of this paper. _____ ACHINIST. — Dressmakers.— "Wanted, a good Machinist; also two compe tent Dressmakers.— Apply, between 10 and 12o'clock, to M and C- Milne, Oheapside Houbc, Qunen-Btreet. ANTED, on a Farm a few miles from town, a Married Couple who are com petent to do the whole work of a Dairy of 12 cows ; those having a thorough knowledge of Cheesrmaking preferrod ; comfortable Cottage and Garden, together with modfrate pay, will be given in return.—Apply, stating terms, to *''HMW," Post-office, Onehunga. W~TNTED to LET, a seven-roomed House on the Onehunga Road; rent moderate.—Apply to V. Battray, C 6, Queen-street. W~ ANTED JO OWN, that V. Goldie is prepared to supply* all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Inckidln Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houae Blocks. Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Bhingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest i market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Bails, 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, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED. 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Ropo, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, 4c, at BA.TTYE & CO.'B London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager > WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga ana the "Waikato to pro ;ure Grattan'b (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Pri«e Is to 3s. WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next ESson's, Chemist. A N TED, 6 good Rubble Wallers; wages, 14s per day.—Apply to Geo. Rhodes, Builder and Contractor. WANTED, Purchasers for Breck nell Turner and Co.'s Saddle Soap, the best preparation known for Cleaning and Preserving Saddles, Bridles, &c, and rendering the leather soft and pliable; will not soil the most delicate fabric even when used immediately after application. Cheaper than Soft Soap. Sold only by W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c., Queen-street. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, 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, executed at the shortest notice, ANTED, Wanted, Wanted, the Public to know that I intend to sell off for One Month only, at nearly cost price:—2lb tins of Salmon, Is 6a ; lib tins. 9a; Sardines, 6d ; Cornflour, 5d $ ft, 4s 6d dozen lbs; Candles, lO^d $ ft; Cayenne Pepper, 6d ■$ bottle, 5s ty dozen; Pint Salad Oil, lid bottle, half-pints 7d; Black Currant and Raspberry Jam, 7d $ tt> by the jar; Scented Hair Oil, large bottles, only 8d sy? bottle, worth Is ; Ttim mel's Soap, 2d i§ cake; large bars of Almona Soap only 7d bar; Anchovies, 8d $ bottle; 60 sets of Shoe Brushes from 2s to 4s 6a $ set; about 20 aozen Scrubbing Brushes at 10s $ dozen ; Epsom Salts, 6a per dozen packets, 3s $ box of 7B>s ; 100 doz. assorted Teapots cheap ; 50 dozen Meat Dishes from 6d to 3s each; 80 dozen Cups and Saucers; Cut Wine Glasses, 8s 6d dozen ; Chiiaren's China Mugs, with names on them, 8s 6a ana 6s $ dozen ; 60 dozen Pudding Basins from 3d to Is 8a each ; Keiller's Marmalade, only 10a $ tin; 20 dozen Children's Straw Hats only 8d each; Babies' Shirts, 7d each; Children's Scarfs, 4d; good Boot Laces, yard long, 4d ty dozen, 3s per gross ; Children's Pole Combs, 3d and 4a each ; Glass Egg Cups, 2a eaofa, Is Sd per dozen; Salt Cellars, Is 8d per dozen; Okfiireir's Boots, 3s 6a pair; 20 dozen Paint Brushes, Ba, Is, and Is 61 each; IS aoz. Glass Butter Dishes, Sugar Basins, and Cream Jugs, cheap ; Preservea Ginger, 5s 6d ; 21b bottles of Prunes only 2s 9a $ bottle, two for ss; about 100 dozen Dolls, for presents, from 2a to 15s each; Ladies' Pancj Collars, 6a each; Ladies'. Paper Cuffs, 4d $ dozen pairs ; Linen Collars, Is 6d aozen; Linen Cuffs, Is «! dozen pairs; large bottles of Blue Black Ink, Is 3d bottle, lls & dozen; large bottles of Black Ink, Is ffi bottle, 9s % 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. WATTS, General Dealer in all binds of Goods, Pitt-street. Jam Jftrs, 8s # Set of six.



■pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. lessee.. .. .. R. J. Deliias. Stage Manager.. G. W. Collier. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, Last Five Nightß of the Dramatic Season! MISS CLARA STEPHENSON In Buckstone'g Prize drama FLOWERS OF THE FOREST ! Cynthia '; Mies Clara Stephenson Lemuel .Miss Lizzie Morgan Starlight Bess '. .... .Miss Lizzie Bushe To-morrow Evening—"Married Life." In Preparation—Ali Baba ; or, The Forty l'hieves. With new scenery by Mr. N. H. Thornton. Carriages may be ordered at 10.45 p.m. T!ox Plan at Upton and Co. 's, Stationers. Dress Circle, 4s; Stallß, 2s Gd; Pit, Is. "DRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Wanted, 40 Children for the Burlesque of the Forty Thieves. —Apply immediately to G. W. Collier, Stage Manager rpHE WONDERFUL FISH The magnificent specimen of tbo SUN FTSH caTight at Wangarei on Friday last, will be exhibited at the B Shed on the western Tof the Wharf, for the next few days. Admission, Sixpence. The fish weighs VI cwt., is the greatest natural curiosity ever exhibited in Auckland. It will be on view from 8 in the morning till 0 at night. LORNE-STREET HALL. On TUESDAY EVENING, lGthNov., at 7.30., a LECTURE will be dolivred by By W. L. R E ES, ESQ., SUBJECT: " IS TRE BRITISH: NATION A PORTION" OF THE LOST TEN TRIBES OF THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL?" Admission, Is. J Proceeds for the Benefit of the Building Fund of the Congregational Church, Beresford-street. ON EHU NG A CHORAL HALL. Dr Caee TO-NIGHT! Second and Last Seance. Phrenology, Mesmerism, and Laughing Gas. PA R N E$L L H A L L. Dr Cabr TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING. T>ONSONBY HALL. Dr. Carr on FRIDAY EVENING. DR. CARR may be .consulted at the Lorne-slreet Hull dai!y from 10 to 1, and from 2 to 5 ; GRANI) ENTERTAINMENT in connection with the Saturday Night 1.0. G.T. Entertainments, will be held in the Lorne-sfeet Hall on MONDAY, the 27th December, 1875, at 8 o'clock p.m. Quadrille Party at 10.:!0. Reserved and front Beato, including admission fo dance, 4s Gd; Becond seats, entertainment only, 2s ; gallery, entertainment only, Is; admission to dance, only 3s; front scats, entertainment., 3s. Refreshments provided to Qua drille Party. Further particulars in a future issue. ~A~UCKLANIThO RfTc'ULTURAL J\. SOCIETY. In consequence of (he change in the weather, the Committee have decided to hold the SHOW on FRIDAY, the 10 th instant, as originally agreed upon. The Show will, thorefore, take place on that day, and the grounds of the Government House have been granted for it. The Committee earnestly request the support of tho public. Schedules can be procured from me. GEO. H. LAYERS, Acting Secretary. The Silver Clip for Stove or Grechoueo Plants will lie competed for on the March Meeting, instead of the present one, and a monetary prize substituted. MELBOUE N~eT~C TJ P. Arrangements have been made by the undersigned in every port in New Zealand at which steamers are likely to call, to have tho news of the winners trans mitted immediately on arrival. Expected at any moment. H. N. ABBOTT. SIR GEORGE GREY'S RECEPTION AT NEWMARKET. A Meeting will be held in the Reading Room on TUESDA.Y evening nex<, to square up accounts. All claims must be sent in by noon on Monday JOHN McNEILL. Chairman. MR. H. KEESING, Jun., St. Mungo Passage, please call at Ellcrslio Hotel. |$ O T I C E. Parties having claims againßt the schooner 'Jessie Henderson' please send same to Williams and Co. for SettlemeDt' J. ROBINSON, Master. 10.G.T. —The Star of Newton Lodge • will meet in future at the Newton Hall on Thursday evening.— S. Brooking, Secretary. N~ OTICE. —T will not be responsible for any Goods that may bo supplied in my name without my written order for same —William Edgkii. Dyer and Cleaner, Wellesley-street. T OST, from Mr. Walter's paddock, JLi Mount Roskill Road, a Bay Mare, branded "V" upside down on the shoulder, blind of one eye. —Any one bringing the same to Mr Morgan, Lome-street, or Mount Roskill Road will receive 10b. reward. THE Third Edition of " SILVER THREADS" now ready. To be had of any of the Booksellers. GENTLEMAN required to read an Essay next week; none but good elocu tionist need apply, by letter, " LRH," care of Mr. Sawkins, Grafton Road. rri "O B UILD ER S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned till noon of Monday, the 22nd instant, for the Erection and Completion of a Warehouse on the old Supreme Court Site. Plans, &c., at my office. P. HERAPATH, Architect. rjhANN'S Fire-Proof Safes; 10, IX, JL IXX, DXX, tin plates on sale. E. & H. ISAACS. /QUOITS!— The Quoit Ground at \£V the Pcotia Hotel, Hobson-street is now open. No^charge for Games. A UCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. Patron: Sir George Grey, K.C.B. THE THIRD EXHIBITION Will be held at the CHORAL HALL on TUESDAY next, ICth instant. Exhibits will be received from Wednesday to Satur day, during the present week, between the hours of 10 and 4. Tickets for the Art Union can now be obtained from Messrs. Upton and Co., or any of the Com mittee. JNO; C. HOYTE, Hon. Sec. TpHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE _[_ AND TO ARRIVE : Gourock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'s Royal Navy Canvas Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Red Stripe ij Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leith Companies' Canvas Wilson and Cunningham's Canvas Also, 50 cases Muntz Metal 6 cases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors and Chains and General Ship Chandlery. . D. H. MoKENZIE. Auckland, November 5,1875. 7S O .R O M A N D E L. FOR SALE, 200 acres rich Land, situate on Beeson's Island, suitable for a Farm or small Sheep run, having about a mile of deep water frontage ; has a quantity of ti-tree Firewood growing on it. Further particulars and prices at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, i' Eand Agents, Fort-street. ! AAMAEU BUILDING STONE. , The undersigned is now prepared to"take orders in i any quantities for',this celebrated stone. Samples on ' view, and full particulars can be obtained on appli cation to George Blaney, Corn Exchange.



A LL persons indebted to Mr. George XjL Jones, Junior, lately Proprietor of the Echo, are requested to pay the amounts so due to the undersigned, before the 24th instant, and Mr. John S. Lepine is authorised to collect such amounts. HUGH H. LUSK, Attorney for the said G. Jones, jun. Shortland-street 15th November, 1875. FOR SALE, cheap, a comfortable Freehold Cottage of three rooms, with good well and large garden. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. ■px 'alumbagh: J M McLACHLAN has Just Received, direct from the Manvfactmcrs. a second supply of Coats' Machine Cotton. A U miinbars may -.■ww be procured from him, either JVlwlesale or Retail. J. M. McLACHLtLN, QUEEN-STREET, One door from Welleslcy-strect, SHOTOVER NO. 1 GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Dividend of Ninepence (Od.) per Share -will be payable on Wednesday, 17th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. The Share Register will close at 10 o'clock a.m. on the same day. Manager. 31, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, November 15, 1875. nPHE Annual Missionary Meeting -I will hp held in Pitt-street Wesleyan Church on WEDNESDAY evening next, ICth instant. Chair to be taken at 7.30 o'clock. TCT o tic c. WALTER EWEN Will hold a CLEARING-OUT SALE OF ,jpS STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, FANCY GOODS, CHINA, i GLASSWARE, &c, &c, &c FOR ONE MONTH FROM THIS DATE ! After which The Balance of Stock will be Sold by' Auction. IfST" In coneeriuence of the expiration of his Lease, Large Reductions made for CAfcSU ONLY ! 74, QUEEN-STREET. November 10,1875. TO JAMES McCOSH CLAEK, ESQ., AUCKLAND. We, the undersigned Electors of the City Eist, request that you will allow us to put you in nomina tion 10 represent the above constituency in the ensuing Parliament. We feel assured from your lonsr residence in this Province, and the experience you possess of its affairs and ot those of the colony generally, that your presence in the General Assembly at the present crisis would be of great service to thn public interests. Shtuld you comply with this requisition we will do our best to secure your return. J Logan Campbell James Baber B Ireland William Gorrie A Wardrop Thomas Short II P Anderson W S Bucklaed J Howard Kdward Waters John Kirkwoo* W Adams Francis Scherff a Anher W R Ryan Gco Williamson Thomas Ellison V. Portor & Co Samuel Jackson J C Morrin Samuel Morrin Sobers C Oarr a Vail a Walter Oraham Robert Vaile J Russell C O McMillan .Tohn Hay John Ellyett Chafes To'hill Stephens * Carter Henry Probott John Buchanan H !-■ Posseniskie Thomas Morrin Hamilton R, Home Jamc.H C Sharland Thomas Peacocke John Thomas Skelton J Winks John Darby X Archard John M Mowbray L D Nathan Tbomaß E Powley W Aitken H Hardington J M. Dargaville J H Upton Walter Graham Hugh Hogarth W 8 Cochrana Edward Bennett Frederick Ireland f Samuel Brown J 8 Macfarlane in M Murchie Frederick Whltaker John Leech D B Cruickshank Stephen E Hughes Walter Bwen Thomas Fish Gabriel Lewis J L Hats well Geo S Grah*m Thomas Phillipson John R Vaile laolo Vassallo Owen Jones David Mclndoo Waiter J Hill Auckland, 6th November, 1875. Gentlemen, — 1 have much, pleasure in acceding to your request that I should allow myself to be nominated as a Candidate for the honour of representing Auckland City East in the House of Representatives. I am, Gentlemen, Yours truly, J. M. CLARK. To Dr. Oamibell, and the other gentlemen signing the requisition. TO THE ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND CITY EAST. GBVTLTfMEN,—Having heard that it Is being circulated that in coming forward as a Candidate for tbe honor of representing you in the General Assem bly, that I do so with the intention of opposing sir George Grey, and as a supporter of the present Go vernment I take the earliest opportunity of giving this report an unqualified denial Should you do me the honor of electing me T will ta*e the position of a thoroughly independent member, free, in your inte rests, to support or oppose any measure irrespective of the men by whom it my be brought forward. I will take an early opportunity of expressing my opinion on some of the leading questions of the day. I am, Gentlemen, Yours Ac, J. M. CLARK. THE PRESS.—Required, the ser vices of a-gentleman competent to edit an evening newspaper —Applicitions, stating qualifica tions and colonial experience, to be addressed to the Proprietors Evening Post, Wellington. T\ E y O N PORT. FOR SALS, The following Valuable Freehold Properties :— A large ana comfortable Villa Residence, recently painted &c, situated at the foot of the Flagstaff Hill, within three minutes walk of the Devonport Wharf, with one aore of rich volcanic soil, planted with ornamental trees, and neatly laid out as flower and kitchen garden. 2 acre's on the Lake Road fenced, laid down in grass, with cowshed and stables erected thereon. 3 acres at the foot of Hheep Mount,, securely fenced with post and rail and thorn hedge. 4% acres at back of Sheep Mount, fenced, and o»*> cultivation. ■ j**® For particulars, apply to -*-■' SAMUEL COCHRANE .*sjtf£ , P H R E_^O L 0 G V DR. CARR may b» S*— the Victoria; i morn ing and afternoon a parties. n+ ''.<r' ,-Jml. He is also prepared to visi _TVe- - jjjpsSS&fwn homes. ■*"" "^j/flSs, and 20a '■JamW&M.ILY' .Residence..of--**'**™ ijHpST good well, tank, etiv "". Sfolnlngthoreßideivww* we*- '



|?OR S ALt*, within ten minutes walk -$- of the Union Bank, two Cottages, with gardens, well of water, and other conveniences ; present rental 14s each, w ekly. Terms reasonable.—Apply to John King, House and Land Ag-oiit, 37, Insurance Build- ingß. Ir'Oß SAL*1, a Valuable Property on the Graf ton Road ; area, 9 acres ; frontage, 11 chains; average depth, S chains. —Apply (principals only) to W. E. OutJiwaito, jim.. Park Road f I^OR immediate' Sale, very cheap, a good three-roomed House, with !arg-<> kitchen, and every convenience for Bedrooms up stairs; also, a good well and freehold allotment. —Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8 Queen-street. OR SALE, several Choice JS'ative escrves in the t-tew.irt Sctt'.ement at Katifcati, from 50 '■o 200 acres. Terms easy - -Apply to E. C. JORDAN, uctioneer and Land Agent, Tanranga; Or, G. V. STEWART, Katikati. P~<3 N •■ S O N B ¥. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment in Shelly Beach Koad. * SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. NELSON- STREET? FOE SALE-Freehold Allotment and Three Cottages, all in good order, and well let. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Land Agents, Fort-street. TO LET, at Hemuera, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large garden, within eaiy distance oi' tho Railway Station. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. _.O* TCTIL DESPERAJSDUM. jj?i" fA? FOE SUVA (vul) DIRECT.. The above vessel will leave for Suva on THURS DAY, November IS, calling at Lcvulia should sufficient freight offtr. For freight or passage apr>lv to OWEN & GEAHAM, Agents. BIRDS! BIRDS! BIRDS! Clearing-out Sale of BTUBS at E. Robinson's, corner of Albfrt-street, compriKinpr 50 Belgian Canaries, and 2 Talking- Cockatoos ; also, all lands of Cages and tin wire for sale. "VALUABLE FEh-EHOLD FOR V SALE. MESSRS. HENDERSON & SPRA.GGON Offer FOR BALE their Valuable Freehold Property in Vincent-stri-x-t. The Building is a large Double- House, each con'ainii g six rooms, or may be made into one Large Handsome Dwelling of twelve rooms. The property is beautifully situated, commanding a most extensive view of the cily. The rooms are spacious and well ventilated. , intending purchasers wilt-be-shewn over the pre mises on application,: ~ ... HEJSDERSON & SPRAGGON, - ■ .' Vincent-street. TUESDAY, N©VBMBER 16; '. ];' f , FANCY GOODS, • OPERA. GLASSES^ SILVBR. BUTTONS, NECKLACES,' Etc, Etc., Etc. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell oa Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, 3 cases of the above Goods. WITHOUT RFRERVK. _______ WEDNESDAY, .NOVEMBER 17. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from H. M. Williams, C.E, to sell by auction at his residence. Mien Crescent (near Supreme Court House), on Wednesday next, 17th instant, at eleven o'clock, The Whole of his HOUSEHOLD FTJKNITUEE, Cooking UtensiU, &c. Curtains, Carpets, C-rach. E*sy Chairs, Cheffonier, L*rops, Books, Oroameuts, Wardrobe Cheit Drawers, ISfdstwids and Bedaints, Toilet Pervico and Stinds, Tables, Chairs, Crockery, Tinware, Cooking Utensils, Garden TOOI3, *~ TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AT THE TOP OF SHOETLAXD-STREET. rff^HE subscribers have received in- J*%*&tructions from Mrs R Graften to sell at her residence, top of Sbortland-street, To-morrow (Tues day), ll^.)i*iiistant, at 11 o'clock, The Household Furniture, comprising Mottled Kauri Cheflouier, Dioing Chairs, Oilcloth, Hearthrags. Pictures, Rocliinc; Cliair, Fen der and Irons, Bookshelves, Lamp. Tables, Dinner Service, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattresses, Palliasses, M'ashstands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Kitchen Dresser, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16. CORN EXCHANGE. 11 O'Clock Sharp. JAMS! TART FRUITS! HAMS AND BACON. \ GEO. W. BINNE.^^' WILL sell by auction at tlie Corn >xchange on Tuesday, tte lfith November at 11 o'clock sharp, 5 cases Hams and Bacon (Christchurch) 80 „ llt> Jams (Peacock's) 19 „ 21b „ „ 20 „ Tart Fruits 50 „ lib Jnms (HawMns) 60 „ Tart Fruits „ Terms at. Paie. ' MO-nDA^, NuVJ-MBJBJi 22. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES EDEN CRFSCENT, HOBSON-STREET, ST. MARY'S ROAD, AJSD KaRAISGA HAPE ROAD. THE Subscribers have received in structions to se*l at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 22nd instant, at 12 o'clock, EDEtf CRESCENT. —Allotment adjoining Bri tomdrt House, about 65 feet fruntage, with the two wooden Buildings thereon. HOBS >N-STR,KBLi tt Alletm-nt, 25 feet front age, adjein'ng the llo^nan Catholic Church propeity, corner of W^ndham-street. KAK\NGaHaPE ROaD—*llotment close to the residence of L. D. Nathan, Esq., 38 feet. 6 Inches frontage. - ST. MARY'S ROAD—Comfortable Cottage-ne>r the top of St. Mary's Road, with one Allot to ent 33 feet frontage, now occupied fey Mr Martin. And two Allotments adjoining, each 33 feet frontage. OTAHUHIT—FoIey's Township. Lot 23, 33 feet to the Great South Boad : Lot 30, 33 feet to Queen-street, situate in the centre of the^ business part ot the village. ; _>* SAMUEL COCHRANE & Auctioneers. -iiC^wlSj TO MERCHANT^2p TAINS> ANp ./OTHERS. J^^MKa ""lalla eookh." ■'■Jr G. W. BINNEY IfpAVOURED with ißstruction^from instant, at 11 o'clock, Theps. "LALLA. ROOKH." • needless, suffice it 10 say t«»t sb _ M t srffl^ <*> on to^m A is 23 tons regiat'security. low rates of inter« wa_fx>yir, flhortland-atree j^M =R7ToslJffiTf]To liJKJNU in lar^ IV' small sums, at*very low rate of M Apply to Mr. UtaWojr,'.SoUcitor, HigU'atrjj



TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16. CITY . MART. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. TUESDAY'S DRAPERY TRADE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday, 16th inst, at~eleven o'clock, General DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c, 4c. Terms at Rale. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, CORN EXCHANGE. At 11 O'Clock Sharp. SUGAR 'AND TEAS! SUGAR AND TEAS ! G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Corn. Exchange on Tuesday, the ICth instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, " -.' ---674 packages White Matiritins Sugar i SS9 pockets White Mauritius Sugar 300 mats Lig-ht Yellow Mauritius Sugar 300 „ Company's Sugar 50 chests " Arnoy," No. 33, Tea 20 half-chests "Namoa," No. 47, Tea 39 „ „ No. 60 „ Terms at sale. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17. At 12 o'Clock Shabp. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PEO PERTTES IN HOBSON AND VINCENT - STREETS. GEO. W. BINNEY f^AVOKED with instructions from -«-• Captain Bphton, will sell by public auction "n the pr-nrind «ti Wednesday, the 17th November, at 12 o'clock sharp, 4 Sji'endid Freehold Building Allotments" front ing Hobpon-sireet 4 Splendid Freehold Building Allotments front ing Vincent-street. The Auctioneer in calling special attention to this un resei-VPd sale of really valuable Freeholds in the most rising street for business purposes in Auckland, would merely say that to the enterprising and thrifty an opportunity is now afforded of purchasing Free hold, which though on the left are, strange to say, on the right side of the street—a phrase which every Shrewd tradesman knows, and will thoroughly ap preciate the meaning of, arid which is an element pf value he alone can properly estimate.— verb sap. a | Also, 2 Sections in Hobson-street, adjoining the pro perties lately sold. Lot 5 consists of Freehold Section, with 56 feet 2 inches frontage to Vincent-street by a depth of 98 feet 4 inches, upon which is erected that commodious well-built Dwelling-house known as the Belle View Boarding House. The House is in a splendid coodi- , tion, and built of the very best material in a most substantial manner. Also, Immediately after the above th« TTnexpired portion of term of 50 years 7 lease of lots 14 and 15 of section 3t. Welleslev-street, near Qnfen street, having 48 years to run from 22" d of January, 1876, subject to an annual rent of £42, having a frontage of 43,J£ feet to Wellesley-street, by a depth along lane of 70J feet. For buifding sites the above are equal to tbe beat in Auckland. For full particulars as to valuation, *c, apuly to the Auctioneer. Plans and further particulars at the office of the Auctioneer. Terms:—Quarter cash ; balance, due, two, and three years at 8 per cent. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT SALE OF V*LUABLE CITY, SUBURBAN, OOUNTRY PROPERTIES. npHE subscribers have been favoured -"- with instructions from thf Executors of the late William Morrin, to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-Ftreet, on an early date in December, due notice of which will be given, THE WHOLE OF THB REAL ESTATE OF THE SAID WILLIAM MORRIN. Further particulars of Properties, &c, will appear a future advertisement. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17. EXTENSIVE AND MOST IMPORTAIsT SALE OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Recently Imported per City of Auckland, British. Empire, White Eagle, and other late arrivals. IN BOND AND DUTY PAID. E. & H. ISAACS KAVE been favoured with, instruc tions from Messrs H. S. Meyers and Co, who are retiring from this branch of the business, to sell by auction, at their Stores, on the above date, at 11 o'clock sharp, 1448 packages, comprising—Fe*nessy,s, Mar tell's, Bacots'. Marcellaine Go's Brardy, Jn bulk, case, and flasks of ev<>ry description ; F W Cousen's medium to finest Amontil lado 'Sherries, Punt's and Silva CoUHins' superior Port Wines; Clarets of varwus brands, in pint« aod quarts ; Wolfea Schnapps; Guiness's Ftont; Bass's Triangle Ale ; Seeback's Fine Dry Champagne, la quarto, pi"to, and half-Dints; £ er"»rd« Ginger Wine ; sarsaparilla; Peebacks magnificent Still Wi^es, i" pints ; Wermi tael; Geneva, JDKZ ; Lowndes* 30 o. p f Rum, &c. Catalogues are now obtainable. Terms—Liberal. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22. > By Order of thk Mortgagee. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES; QUEJjgSTSTOWN and ONEHUNGA, rpHiJlPsubscribers have rece^^f W x i . str&ctions to sell at the Land Majfa^ort*treCT on Monday, the 22nd instant, at 12 o p^jS on tcoonni, pi the Mortgagee, _*^^"^ Qttkenstown, Onehunga.—.T^kJ undivided Maiety.'i Estate, and InterestaM^ nezer p^goM GibboUß \ in and to ■< -Jjr jr A. B. P. AUotmKt% Section 4, oontainiag 0 0 37 12 " 5 01 2* /;;i A fi ;; 7 ;: 2 2 28 :jr with all the Buildings thereon erected. The whole of Lot* * and 6, Section 4, containing 0 230 ~10 „ 6 „ 013 With all Buildings thereon. Lots 1 and 2, Section 4, 235 links to Queen-street ,1 6 235 „ » 4 9 200 ji i " 4 " ii vi ,'■ ■ Frederici-stTeet " 5 " 12 855 „ Carlton-street ", 7 and 8 '„ 10 202 „ Belfast-street v ' 4 ~ 13 350 „ Carlton-street Onehtjnga VILIA6E-^Lot 1, of Subdivision of, Allot mp«rt la, Section 20 of the- ; Village, 108 ft. 21n. to Church-street. v ■ .» Lot 2 of same subdivision, 91ft. 9in. to Ohurch street Part of s&id allotment la, 26 links to Clmrch sfreet Allotm- nt 14, Section 33, of the Village, frontine— the harbour , •'• ■ Allotments 14 and iS^ti^K^*" mk Ah Eably Calii is Invited. j& E E! T.I M B E R! Wrhe Union Sash and Door Company, in order to ■Effect salea, have mads a further Reduction ie their