p I b clause proposed to repeal section 17 ' institution Act. \ '"acandrew said he was utterly aghast 'at ih proposal. He looked upon it as an act of tyranny. , -~, Mr ftolleston supported that idea. Sir George Grey thought if Provincial Conncils were to be dispersed like a mob, the Hiot .Act sheuld be read in their presence, "What harm had Provincial Councils done that they should not be allowed to meet duiing the recess? He hoped the clause would be withdrawn, and with it the insult that was offered to every Provincial Council in the colony. Messrs Biandon and Carrington opposed the clause. Sir Diilon Bell supported, the clause. He would deprecate Provincial Councils entering into strong political discussions. Mr Fitzherbert said, why gag Provincial Councils. Persons condemned to death were allowed a few moments for prayer, yet that scant privilege was denied by that House. Uotbicg but great fear could actuate those who made the proposal. What would the pain and penalties be supposing Provincial Councils meet, despite the passing of the clause. Ghe Government did not go far enough. They might have a lot of irregular meetings throughout the country, backed up by precedent, and perhaps with the sanction of the people ; and the Government would be placed in a very ridiculous position. He would suggest a way out of the difficulty, namely, by substituting for the present word iDg this—"That notwithstanding the pro visions of section 17 of the Constitution Act, it shall not bo incumbent on Superintendents to convene Provincial Councils unless they see a necessity to do co." Mr. Bowen replied the Government were perfectly well satisfied tbeywore doing the right thing and were treating Provincial Councils with far more respect than if they told Councils they might meet as usual but that their deliberations would be of no effect because, for all practical purposes, they would be abolished. He thought, more over, that it would be impolitic to permit them to meet and appear in the eyes of the people to have power, which Jn ieality they did not pessess.

After further discussion a division was taken, and the new clause carried by 34 against 16. The remaining clauses passed, and the Bill "was reported with amendment, the third reading to be taken on Tuesday. To-day is to be given up to private business. The House then adjourned.

AMUSEMENTS.

ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF THE CONVENT

SCHOOLS.

In a worthy cause the Hobson Band Minstrels did their utmost to amuse a select and full house at ihc City Hall last evening1. The hall was crowded, no doubt in a measure owing- to their foi ethought in postponing their entertainment for a week out of respect to 'Father Boibieux, who expired the day before their advertised intention of giving their services in aid of the Pamell Convent and the Schools and Church of St John the Baptist, 'l he first pare of ihe programme (the " chair business"), was the bet-t of the evening, and the singers acquitted themselves admit ably. The " cornermen," Messrs W. Seton and D. Bertie, were exceedingly good,hut their jokes were as old as Adam; local Jokes are wanted. Mr T. Seton's song " Little Sister's Gone to Sleep," was sweetly sung, and w«s encored, as was most of the others. Mr W. Walker satg '• Let theAugels in," and was really excellent; his voice (a strong bass), suiting the sublime words. He will, by carefully nursing his voice, make one of the best amateur siiigers in Auckland. " Katie Dean,' a comic negro song, was sung by Sir D. L'ertie, and created a deal of laughter. In spi eof his t lack face we fancy we recopnised one of our numerous satellites. Mr T. B Hull, who is ever ready ii a good cause, sang "Maggie May" with credit, and ,v»s appreciated by the audience. Th« next part was "Scenes frtm the Circrs ;" it caused seme laughter on account of it? absurdity; but unit ss these absurdities are well j er formed, and the actors are prepared to put life into it, and any quantity of ready local wit, and the " gag-" peculiar to these sketches, they don't g*. down, .and they didn't in this case. We are only giving th.- Hobson boys a friendly hint, and we know they will profit by it When anything of local interest turns up, do ub Captain Cuttle did, make a note of it, and give it to the audience with gusto. They will appre ciate it, and come again for more. Several other Bongs atd dances followed, amongst which we noticed a pretty song and dance " Where the Flowers Blush and Bloom," (Mr Fred. Rice, another of our satellites), and was well gone through. Mr Hull's next song " I Want to Kiss Pap» Gc od Night," was really excellent, and was the sweete.-t song of the evening. An encore was demanded, wheD averse of the ballad was repeated. The whole concludfd with a face eij titled ' Murder Will Out." r fter the perforn ance, about a hundred remained, and dancing was kept up till two o'clock.

" EAST LYNNE."

Thispppular and emotional play was represented last evening at the P/ince of Wales lheatre befoie a numerous audience with great success The drama is composed of five parts, and occupies the evening ; still the interest and variety of incident are so well sustained, ihatrotbirg like weariness is fe t by the auditory. The cbaracier of Lady Isabel, in the beep ing of Miss Carry George, was a masterpiece ©f acting, and seerued in happy consonance with the peculiar and rare talents of that admirable artiste,- wno appeared to great advantage. The Carole of Mr Lawrtnce was also of the first water, and presented in his btst guise by that gentleman. Ihe rapt atten tion of tbe people evinced their thoioiun appre ciation of na.ural alility. Mr Collier as Captain Itvison, performed his part whh his usual ability. Miss J rama Jogers indicated that she was not a novice in the dramatic art. Her rendering o! Barbara Hare was thorough and life-like. Mr Charles- Searle as Lord Mount i-evern ws s good, although with less opportunities for displaying that gentle man's histronic abilities. Cornelia Carlylo found a tnnh'ul exponent in Mrs Charles Searle, who pos sesses the pleasing faculty of making the most tf a meagre subject—not that Cornelia was mengrein her person, or lacking framework, Messrs Burton, Hill. Sweeney, Kingston, and the several ladies weie suc cessful in their representation of a popular play. We invite attention to the fact that the famous comccj by Bobertson, entitled ' School," which was so wel) received on a previous night, will be reproduced thi* vening to conclude with ' Paying with F re." The " Octoroon" has been prepared for to-morxow night.

MR. DENNES' MUSIC-VL ANB OKTHOGRAPHI

CAL COMPETITION.

The large rocm of the Young Men's Christian Asso ciation was crowded last evening in consequerce of the Musical Competition and Spelling Bee for three sewing machines, given by Mr Dennes, of Queen street. There were sixteen young lady competitors, aud they all played remarkably well. The judges or the occasion were Messrs Lambert and Beale, jun. At tbe close of the trial pieces, the younger judge made a statement reacting the pitces, but not in sufficiently clear and intelligible tones as to make himself understood. Thee was then a clamour for the names of the successful ladies, when Key. Edwin Browne, of the Training School, who acted as chair man, announced that Mies Annie Havles was the winner of the trize among the seventeens, and Miss Bertha Turrell the t-earer off of the palm among- those under fifteen. We noticed around th» hall, the parents of the girls, who appeared in a state of the utmost anxiety awaitine the issue. We would respectively recommend in future, should a similar musical competition be held, that briefer musical pieces be introduced, as some of those last night occu pied nearly a quarter of an hour, consequently if. was a quarter past ten o'clock before the selections were got through, and many list«nerg who had a lor>g way to go began to yawn. On the announcement of the Spelling Bee for the third machine, there was a general rush on ts the platform, and the pronoun cer was thrust off on to the floor. At last the number was reduced to thirty, and the p>ize awarded to Master Elkin.who carried off the sewii g machine in triumph The following is a list of competitors by piano play ing : Under the age of 15—Misses EUiott, Turrell, SiVr* 8. fouug. Prime, Edger, Gilmonr. Richards and ruiy. Over 15 years, or those who had previously performed in public—Mi«ses Annie Hales, Jessie Hales, B. Kirby, H. Brabazon, J. Craig, and A.

1 s ■a § S | I • 9 Q> O £ "v !S r—! a 2 s. § v i« TTn*erls- H 3 B W M H MissTurrell 8 10 6 5 7- £6 M™ Eager 8 10 3 6 9- 35 MhsDavis 5 8 10 5 5- 33 Over 15— Miss Annie Hales .. .. 4 6 5 2 6— 92 >i is« Agnes Craig .. ..88023 21 Mj.aßKirby .. „ 6 6 4 0 I Judges— Mestrs J. A. Beale and Lambert. PARVELL CKOQTJET CLUB The people of Parnell are inviced to attend thn entertainment got tip for to-night by the Parneii SI? nfat& r°-Y ed *r^- f readingg-

BEE AT THE FORTH SHORE. A musical entertainment and spelling bee was held at Tevouport last night itt aid ff the harmonium fund of Trinity Church. The Rev. Mr Bates occupied the chair, and he and Mr J. B. Kussell judged the efforts of the various competitors. Mr Hipgins conducted the m«sir.'»l {.art of the programme with much ability. Mr Fletcher won the adult prize, but afterwards gave it to a young laoy, who challenged anyone in tine room of her ovn r<ge to a ccntcst but was defeated The juvenile prizes were wen by Master Kdward Hill Ist prize, ana Miss Jaret Grey 2nd piiie. The re ceipts at the dror amounted to £i.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Caledonian Crushing. The Caledonian cleaning-up took place to day, but the treatment of blanket-washings in the berdans will occupy a considerable time yet. Meanwhile 350 ounces of amalgam are on hand, which will be largely increased before the retorting takes place. The Nonpareil. The Nonpareil is.evidently nearly through the hard bar, and close to the reef in the new low level from the Italian shaft. There is some enquiry for shares to-day. Mines on the Flat. The City of London got into No. 1 reef, bottom level, last night, and will drive through it this evening. Water in the Bright Smile is gaining ; 12 feet in the sbaft to-day. The pum are working 12 strokes a minute. Death of Mr ft? cKee. Mr John McKee, brother to the Rev. Mr McKee, died in the hospital last night from injuries received in tLe Manukau mine. £ haremarket. Sales—ls'onpaitvl, 2s 6d ; Old Whau, S3. i There are no brokeis quotations at mid-day now.

COROMANDEL.

(Fiom our own Correspondent.) This day. Royal Oak. The fifteen pound of nch stone melted yesterday was obtained in the vicinity of the stope where such good gold was got ; more gdod stone is expected. Tokatea managers report is favorable. The mine generally is looking well. City of —The Government tramway will be completed next week, when operations will be pushed on vigorously.

RUSSELL

;From our own Correspondent. This day,

Departures — Mariner, Gipsey, William and Julia, with coal for the Thames ; Golden Isle and lona for Auckland. The latter takes a geneir.l caTgo and the following passengers: Mifs < rmond ; Messrs. H. Williams, Ward, Dickson, J'iddleton, Archer, J. Kemp, Harkits, H. Stephenson, Callaghan,McMath, tiooney, and four steerage.

Abundance of Whales.

A pigeon express from the Bay Whaling Company's station, states the boats chasing whales fastened to one yestereay inside the Nine Pin Eoeks, and that they nearly killed him off Cape Brett, when the irons gave way. There is every prospect of a good season. Whales are very plentiful.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

£>N EDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Passengers per Taupo

Per Taupo, ior the Manuk^u : Mr. and Mis. Bobeitfon and family fthree) and ser vant ; Messrs. Fraser, Thompson, and the Auckland footballers. Proposed Cricket Tour. The Dunedin Club next season propose sending a cricketing team through the colony.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday,

The locomotive ran for the first time be tween New Plymouth and Waitara last night. Ie is supposed that the line will be opened for public traffic next week.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thuisday. Afc the Eegafcta meeting held last night it was resolved that a regatta be held. An influential committee was appointed to carry out the details.

TIMARU.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. The ' Merope' has arrived with 350 immi grants and 20 cabin passengers.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The New Steamer. The steamer Pungarooma has arrived. She is a splendid boat, and averaged 13 knots across, and 14 from tbe Bluff. She had very heavy northerly weather 300 miles west of land, and was hove to four hours. Crowds of people are visiting her.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Sailed at noon : Taranaki for the North. Passengers : Messrs. Pader, Rutchinson, Broadbent, Binks, Wat-kins and Piedlars.

CHRISTCHURCH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day,

Mr Redwood has sold his race-horses Kauri and The Chief, with all engagements, to Mr Thomas Shand, of Canterbury, for £900.

Mr. Haines, trainer for Mr. Delamain, offers to back Templeton for £100 to run Rory O'More or King Phillip any dis tance from balfa mile to four miles. The annual parade of entire horses takes place to-morrow* There are 63 entries against 53

last year,

NAPIER.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. The Albatross arrived at 11 a.m to-day,

ALLEGED GOOD TEMPLAR OPPRES SION.

Wb have usually enough difficulty in clearing off our own voluminous correspondence with out opening up our columns to letters from a distance, where the local press should afford opportunity for the ventilation of wrongs. But as the writer of the annexed letter desires to appeal to the head of the Good Templar body, and seems honestly to seek the rectification of what prima facie appears to have been an injustice, we give insertion to his communication :— "Ecmont Cottage, Masterton, Welling ton, September 15, 1875. To the Edi tor of the Evening Stae, Auckland: g ir> Having been, now for about twelve months past, subjected to much ill-treatment and bad usage from persons connected as members with the order of ' Good Templars' (so called), the principles of which order I was led to believe were such a3, whenever it would have been set on foot and properly maintained, have proved a blessing to many, I had long entertained the idea that, by connecting myself with the order, I would be in a position to help on the temperance cause more than I had been able in times past. But, alas ! I had hoped thus, but disappointment has been my lot to suffer. In

the lodge to which^l was originally a member jealousy and tyranny soon manifested itself in the characters and actions of many of its leading members, the lodge was influenced to work in a wrong direction and other parties, for instance a debating Society was about to be introduced or amalgamated with it, which I strenuously opposed, believing it contrary to the spirit of the constitution of the order. Finding that the lodge continued to work in a confused state, I determined to resign. Consequently, about the latter end of August, 1874, I tendered my resignation, with a letter giving a full explanation for my so doing ; which resign ation was refused to be acepted, and the letter of explanation was said by one of the leaders of a clique to have been insulting and offecsive to the lodpe and deserved expulsion ; consequently I was expelled by his resolution on the voices. Tais action of the lodge has been declared by the W.G.L. ilk-gal, and a settlement of the matter has bten suggested, Avhich the subordiatc lodgo has not thought fit to act on, and has instituted a new charge and calling upon me as Thomas William Shute to appear before them, which I have declined to do ; believing that as the W.G.L. has acknowledged me as a brother, the subor dinate lodge is bound to do so. It is never theless *he custom of all other organizations to give justice to their brother members, and in most cases charitably and with feel ings of sympathy. I have been long waiting for the W.G.L. to see that justice is done me in respect of the recent actions of the lodge toward me, but have no idea when, if at all. P.N.W.C.T. Hastings when here assured me thai; strict justice thould be all'oideil to the humblest member of the order as well as the highest. ri his I have long looked for, but in »!l probability may die without realising it. I have ever been a Templar, no sham one, no hj pocrii c I have been a total abstainer for the lasrt 25 or more years. lam a mem ber of the 1.0.8., iv which order I ever hope te remain, so the>efore the ill-treatment 1 have had from the Templars will not bo very much iifftctme; *till 1 think that twelve months is far too long a time to have been allowed by th&t order to have ela'pci d as to a suf-lcnient of the cases to which 1 have; appealed.—Yours &c, Thomas William fcHTJT! .

The Football Tour.- Canterbury Winning.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Interprovincial Football match com menced at 1.15 p.m. It is glorious weather and a half-holiday is observed in the city. There is a large attendance The betting is slightly in favor of Canterbury. Auckland kicked iff the ball, and almost immediately carried it towards the Auckland end, and kept it there. At I*3o Thomson (Canterbury) obtained a touch down, but Ollivier, in kicking a goal, miVsed it. Canteibuty scored two pointa for the touch down. The ball was still kept towards the Aucklnd end. At 1.46 p m. Anderson (Canterbury) ob tained another touch-down, but Ollivier again missed the goal kick. Two more points were scored to Canterbury for the touch down.

THE LATEST.

At 2.16 pm. Canterbury obtained a touch, but Cotteull misted the coal k:ck by v. lew inches. Two were scored to Canterbury for touch downs. Canterbury also obtained four force down, scoring two points. The score at 2.20 was Canterbuiy, 8; Auckland, nothing.

Auckland Beaten Without Scoring.

(From our own Correspondent.) 3.58 p.m. The Auckland football players arrive 1 here this morning. Play commenced at a quarter past or.c o'clock, and Hinished at a quarter past three. £core : Christchurch, nine points and a-half ; Auckland, none. _^__

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 15s ; sellers. £18. Poutn British Insurance—sls ; buyers, 51s. Loan and Investment Company—Sellers, 14-. Dixon's No. I—Sellers, 2s. 6d. Caledonian (double)-£5 10s. ; buyers, £5 sa. ; sellers, £'5 15s. Tairua—Sellers, 50s. Coliban— Buyers, Is 4d. Eoyal Oak 8s 6d ; buyers, 9s. Tokatea—Sellers, 149. Union Beach - 655, k 66s, 66s 6d ; buyer?, 65s ; sellers, 675. Otago— Sellers, 5s 3d. Cure—Sellers, 12s 6d. Crown Princess—3s 6d.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr K. Arthur's market day auction sale was well attended to-day. 'Butter in kegs realised 6^ to lid ; bacon (Canterbury), 10|d ; do (Auckland), B£d to 9d ; potatoes, 4s to 7s—according to quality; onions, Id to If ; apple*, l£d to 2|d. Mr L. W. Katon sold to-day a prime sample of maize in bags, ex Southern Cross, from 4s 6d. Tbe Nelson potatoes withdrawn. Messrs. B. Tonks and Co., held a sale of office furniture to-day. The fire-proof safe, by Price, fetched,£2l, and the other articles realised proportionate pi ices. The freehold villa residence and grounds at Eemuera, recently -in the occupation of W. A Hunt, Esq., wasaold to-day by Messrs Cochrane arjd Son. for the sum of £1.557. The general household furniture and fittings brought fair prices. Mr. Sibbin's sale of groceries and pro visions was fairly attended and average prices were realized. An advertisement,, which appears else where, infoms our readers that the schooner Canterbury is to be sold by auction by Mr. E,. Arthur on Tuesday next. The Canter bury is a fine powerful schooner of 76 tons register and well adapted for the Island trade. A correspondent of the Waikato Times writes : — At Kangiaohia, on Sunday morning, two Maori dogs made a forage amongst Cap tain Bockett's sheep, killing no fewer than 30, and frightfully mutilating many more of his very valuable flock. Tbe dogs being detec ted were followed to their destina'ion, near Te Awamutu, where Captain Bockett delibe rately shot the two animals, for which he. received the thanks of the settlers. No doubt the native wi'l be awarded compensa tion for the loss of, his pets.

THE BVINIKG STAR FKIBAY, SEPTEMBEB 24 1875



TO BUILDEKS.—Tenders required for the erection of thrf c small Villas at Pon sonby. Plans and specifications to be seen at my office up to 32 o'clock on Monday 4th October — William Francis Hammond, Architect, Shortland- Btreet. UCKLAISD WiiSTEKN ACADEMY" ME MASON'S SCHOOL, UPPER QUEEN-STKEET. The Fourth Quarter will COMMENCE on THTTKS- D £ V FIftST, the 3oth instant. _ _ OFFICE TO LET, in Fort-street, close to Queen street.—Apply to Samuel cochrane & son, Auctioneers "pj O T ICE. The undersigned desire to give their Customers the advantage derived by the late universal Reduction in the cost of Hides, by charging Considerably Less for Leather. IRELAND BROTHERS.



TMPORTANT. A CARTER, Butcher, Wel'esley-Ptreet, begs to return bis sincere thanks for the patronage bestowed on him since he has commenced business, and has much pleasure in inforaaina the inhabitants of Au-Mand that he is determined to merit a continuance of the same by supplying first-class Meat at lower prices than any charged in town ANTED to SELL, a first-class Harmonium, with L three stops.—Apx>ly at this office. p I Gt E 0 N S. WANTED, —TOO Common Pigeors, before th i 30th of this mon h. Hij,he;t price given. it. C. GR SEN WOOD, Market-bouse. TVMP PLEA-SE CALL at this _Lv!i it,l_ • ollice. AM'ED, Tenders to build small Steam Launch and Barge. Labour only. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accented.— Apply to Alex. Barr, Globe llitel. Wakcneld-street. Tenders will bf opened to-morrow at 12 o'clock noon Tenders for Conveying 500 casks of Cunrnt, now on boaid the Columbus, to Lyttelton or Timaru. R. ARTHUR, Auctior eer. ANTED to SELL, immediately, a tiist-claKs Singer Sewing MacMnc by Wa> wiek. Cost, .€l3 10s, to be sold for.^B 10s ; large size with stand and fittings complete.—Apply at Harrison b, Bootmalit r, Victoria-street. Wk. IS'TED, a steady Farm Labourer for the Waitato.- < p]>ly, with references, to Mr. IS- C. Greenwood, Marliet. VI 7 Al* TED Known, a new variety Vv Aeriat' d Cakes. 6d. each, can be had to morrow, a( the Market IJouec, frcm J. Xremain, sole lnnnuJ'actuver. TT7 ANTED, Tenders for one or two T? Final] Cottages at Mount Eden.—Apply to J. Howden, Shortland-svreet. WANTED to LET, a six-roomed House, with Pantry, at the top of Hobson st i ec t— Api'iy ai tbe corner btore. Tl7 ANTE U, a Goat in full milk j y V 1 rice ji<> objict Cor ;i flood animal.—Apply .o Mr. Holt, St. ,Sl.i piien s Ruad, Piinu 11. \\/ANThD, for a Store at the Bay TV cf Islands, a smart young man as Assistant Storeman. — Aiply at once to Mr. Geo. Bullock, at Owen and Graham'e, Queen-street Wharf W' ANTED, Tenders till Monday, 27th instant, at 12 noon, for the erection of a Cottage, labour only, llojal George Hotel, New market.-G. Bowring, Architect. ~\t\j ANTED, by a respectable middle V' * a«ed Woman, a situation as Cook, or Cook and Housekeeper, in an Hotel; country preferred ; tui excellent character of 14 months.—Apply at this office by le ter. T7S7ANTED Known, that the Manure TV is for d^posal at the Newmarket Slaughter House. / ppl.v early.—F. G. Clayton. WANT HI) Known, that F. G. Clayton is selling Timber, Posts and E.ailri, at low prices fir cash, at the Newmarket Yards. WANTED, lor Whangapoua, an Engineer, and two or three Mill Hands.—C, A Harris. lil/ANTED, a respectable Boy about T V 14 years old, als-:o a Girl about 13 for a genii. man'B farm, about tight miles from town.— Apply by letter " JA," Htar office. TX7ANTEL>, Sawyers —A pply to W. TT Oliver, Draper, Qunen-Btreet. WAN TED Known, that S Faulso, Tailor, Victoria-street, two doors above the Royal Mail Hotel, is prepared to clean, dy-, or alter Gi'iitlemen's Clothing, bo that it will appear equal to new. W~~AivTED, for Poverty Bay,~a thoroughly crmpf-tcnt Boikkeeper; refer t-nci h i equiied —Addles l^ox No. 13. Pi st Office T\r ANTED to BUY, for cash, _auti TV Kitkers ; suitable for makii.g bidders — A p|>'y "t J. C Pclham's, Ladder and narrow Factory. A NTED to S ELL, a small business in Queen-street. —For particulars, apply to Messrs Stewart and Appkby, Sliortland-Ktreet. WANTED, Persons travelling by Piail to Onehunga at>d the Waikato to pro cvrf- G rattan't (Thuint-B Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price Is to 3h. \\7aNTED to LET, the House and T T Bho]>, comer of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. W^AIvTTD Known, that the best Hollands Gin ]arf>ebottlep, 4s ; small ditto, 2s 9d ; Ale, per ball-pint, 2d ; largfl bottle Schnapps, 4b Cd. —J. H. Grattan, Star Hotel, Newton. TTC7 ANTED, orders for Black Pagets T V and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan boon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson s. Chf-mist. WANTED to SELL, 42 dozen of Preserved Onions and Carrots, 41b tins, 9d per lin;7b Oh dozen.- H. Watts, Pitt-street. Cheap for people going hone. WANTED, by a respectable young person, a situation as Machinist or Sales woman.—Apply by letter to MP, at this office. W~ANT E~D KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Stab office. KNoWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. W" ANTED, Everybody totry 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, &c, Queen-street. Vif~ Country Agents wanted. ANTED, by a Clerk and Book keeper, ymplnyment for two or three hours three evenings in the week ; would make up Trades men's Books. Write Invoices, &c—Address by letter tn J. A C,. ETAB office. _^ WA N TED, Buyers for Cheap~Paper hangings. To m»ke room for further ship ment, I am determined to Sell Paperhangings, Scrim, White Lead, and Oil lower than ever for Cash. — C. Laßoche, Kyber Pass. W~' A^ED Known, that the cheapest and beßt way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your VPBtP, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198. Queen-street TO ANTED. 500 tone of Old ™ ™ Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Baggir.f?, Rope, and Rags ; abo, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, «c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED to SELL (cheap) White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Plouchs, Ac. N.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRKD SMART, next to 81-np Post. Victoria-street AJNTED, the General Public to Know tbat J. ALWIKGKR, Tailor (lat" from Prance »»d Germauy), h»s comnienced business in his iipw premises, JNo 82, Victoria-street where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge und attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in ■ 11 Its branches, executed at (he shortest notice 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-Bonk Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham atreet. %*.,, ANTRi> , &JNUWJN, that i> Golmk is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including hashes, Ijoors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac, &c, at the lowest market price, at his lard , Custom-house tre A. Ukf A.^j.iiil>, cue general public to ™"- know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wik eft eld-streets, has on sale :—.Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-b&rk Shafts, Spokes, and Bert -kudo felloes, sc., *c, always on hand. A large supply of the'best Newcastle Coke nowon^hand WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s. warranted shrunk. —The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea and from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee.. .. .. E. J. DeLias. Stage Manager.. G. W. ColUer. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, SEPTEMBER 24, TfllllD FASHIONABLE NIQIJT ! Thai Popular Artiste, HISS CARRY GEORGE, in her brilliant and unrivalled impersonation of Naomi Tigße in the charming Comedy of S C H 0 0 L, Supported by Mr. E. W. LAWRENCE, Miss LIZZIE MORGAN, and the full strength of the Dramatic Company. To conclude with the most mirth-Tf^oking Comedy ever written, t ntitled — PLAYING WITH FIRE. Mrs; Dr Savage ~ .. .. Miss Carey George SATURDAY, September 25- Production, for one niftht only, of tlie great favourite sensational Drama, in five acts, entitled, THE OCTOROON. US?" NOTICE —The. Curtain will rise at 7.50 sharp, and tho Entertainment conclude punctually at 11 o'clock. Carriages may be ordered for that hour. Box Plan at Upton and Co.'s, Stationers. Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Cd ; Pit, Is. A "musical competition will take place in about a fortnight. A Two-Guinea S< whig Machine will be given for the best Solo Bung by a young lady under 10 years of age an amateur. A Vive-Guinea Sewing Machine for the best Solo sunp by a lady of any age a! ove 1G an amateur. A Five-Guinea Sewing Machine for the best Solo sung by a gentleman of any age, an amateur Intending competitors will please communicate with W. C. DENNES, Sewing Machine Depot, Queen-street. TO.G. T. SATURDAY nFgIIT X» ENTERTAINMENT S, at the Young Men's Rooms. —A good Programme of Vocal and In*tru mental .Music, &c., Tomonow Evening, 25th instant. '• Spelling Bee" for adults ofily Tiro prizes. School Teachers, Journalists, Printers, and Prize-takers at other liees, not eligible. Rules to be observed will be read and .striolly adhered to. Doors open at half-past 7, to commence at a quarter to 8 sharp, Admission: One Penny, no change giveD. rpO Parents and Guardians.—A lady I residing in a pleasantly Hituated Villa in tho suburbs wishes to receive one or two young ladit-s to board and educate. Companionship more desired than remuneration. All particulars and references on application —Address, "CTC," office of this paper. 0. DENNESTorhaving the . opportunity last eveningl of thanking Miss Coateß and Messrs. Btale and Lambert, the very kind and efficient judges of the musical c <mpetitors, begs to do so now —Queen-street, Sept. 24, 1875. FUR SALE, a bargain, a House and allotment at Newton, 38 x 199, freehold, per manent water supply, fruit trees. Terms, £50 cash, remainder at interest.—Apply at. the Alexandra Hotel, Durham-street. LOST, in Queen-street, between Wyndham and Wellesley-street, a PURSE con taining one £10 note, a £1 note, and some loose silver. £2 reward will be paid to any person leaving ttie came at the office of this paper. ES. HENRY, Monthly Nurse. For particulars, apply to E. Henry, Shortland ntreer, next Miss Nicholas', Dressmaker. MOKS. F. PJtLTZhS,o£the College Henri IV , Parip, begs t ■ inform the public that he is prepared to give Lessons in the French Language and Literature at liia own or pupil's residences.—Address, Mrs. Allen, Cracroft-street, Par n ell. ■VT O T I C~~ ~E. TO PURCHASERS OF LEATHER. The undersigned have reduced prices on all descrip tions of Leathers-Colonial and Foreign B. GITTO.- & SONS, Tanners, Auckland. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. AOOODS TRAIN will leave Auckland for Mercer every Thursday until further nonce, calling at inter mediate stations. Goods for this train received not later than 4 p ni. the day previous. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ALL Goods for Waikato must be pre paid. The responsibility of the Railway only extend? as far as Mercer, where delivery must be taken from the Wagons twelve working hours after arrival. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, Geneial Manager. pREY RIVER COAL, In Lots to suit Purchasers. P. CLARK, Wharf, Onehunga SPRING VILLA SEMINARY, PONS OS BY. School dutiefa will be resumed on MONDAY, the 27th instant. IT is requested that all moneys coll' cted on account of the widow and family of the late Captain Dobell may be raid as soon as con venient, either to Mi s. Dobeil herself, at Mount-st' eet, Auckland, or to Messrs. Reed and Brett, at this office.—Auckland, Sept. 24,1876. rp o L 12 T, Two Front Rooms, with nice large Fireplace in one room ; Bedronm large. Also, use of back Kitchen. Terms, 6s per week. Apply at E. J. BAILHY, Seafleld View, Auckland. AUCKLAND COLT.FGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. The Fourth Quarter will commence On Thursday, 30th instant. FAEQTJHAR MACRATC, Head Master. TNVERNESS GOLD MINING COM -1 PANY (REGTSTERED). A DIVIDEND of One Shilling and Ninepence (1/9) per Share will be payablo at the office, No. 31, Insurance Buildings, on MONDAY, the 27th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. T. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. fSTj R E W A R D. Stolen or Strayed, from Mount Smart, Onehunga, an Iron Grey Filly, branded SM on the ?ef t shoulder. Any person giving information will receive the above reward.—D. Neilson, Butcher, Onehunga. MELBOURNE CUP. SWEEPSTAKES every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at the Exchange Hotel. Persons wishing to secure Tickets should make early application, as the List is fast filling up. BOARD and Residence. —Required two- or tlirpe Boarders in a private house, pleasantly situated at College Hill and -within an easy distance from Queen -street—Cards at Evans and McDermott's, Photographers, opposite AJbert Hotel. OIYE POUNDS REWARD. FIVE POUNDS EVWAEI) will be raid on con viction of the party or partiei »ho Affixed to the Doorway of th's Corn Exchange the Notices relating to the late Custom House Fraud. G. W. BINNEY. L_ _ - - - j at the late Co-operative Meat Supp'y Company, Queen-strret. Mutton is reduced to—Foreq..afters, 2Xd and 3d; Legs Mutton, 4d and 4>£<?.; Lamb (fin st spring), from 2s 6d per quarter; Prime Ruast Beef, 6d; Stewihg Beef, without bone, 3d and 4d. Primest Corn Beef in large or sma 1 quan'itie''. A DOKNVVELL. ~C< O O T B A L L. A Meeting of the Ponsonby Football .Club will be held in ht. Matthew's School THIS (Thursday) EVEN IM G, at 8 o'clock. All members are particularly requested to attend. F. A. JONES, Hon. Sec. rp O CARPENTE bTE. »* ——~ Tenders are invited up to 3 o'clock on Saturday, for the. erection of Two Story Premises at New market. Plans and specifications at the office of T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street.



pHEAP Ci.EARING-OTJT SALE v DRAPERY & CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMEI^eED A CLEARING-OUT SALE OP HIS IMMENSE ST OOK! THE WHOLE STOCK TN BTERY DEPARTMENT HAS B.UEN RE-MARKED- A REDUCTION OF 12J to 25 PER CENT. HAS BEEN MADE. HE I dLANCE OF WINTER DBJSSB MATERIALS WILL BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST} FKENCH MERINOS, WINSEYS, HOMESPUNS, BLACK SILKS, COLOBED BILKS, SILK VELVETS, VELVETEENS, BLACK LUSTRES & MOURNING GOODS, EEDUCED 12^ TO 15 P E B CENT! A CHEAP LINE OF BLACK SILK VELVET (MANTLE WIDTH), AT 12s. 6d. PER YARD, WORTH 20s. MANCHESTER GOODS, C (insisting Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Huckabacks, and all Furnishing Goods, Reduced 12j *to 15 per cent. ! AN OVEKSTOCK OF 300 PAIRS BLANKETS, Keaucea 12^ to 20 per cent. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, FLANNELS, &c. Seduced 12# to 17^ per cent. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, Ac, At 12% to 20 per cent. Seduction. UPWARDS OF 3,000 YARDS OF MOSS TRIMMING TO BE CLEARED AT ONE PENNY PER YARD. A VERY HEAVY OVERSTOCK OF CLOTHING, TWEEDS, SHIRTS, AN GENERAL OUTFITTING, REDUCED 15 TO 20 PER CENT. N.B.—The STOCK of CLOTHING haa een KE MARKED considerably BELOW "WHOLESALE PRICE. ALL GOODS" AT THE SAME]'rATE^OF REDUCTION. «S, THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE The STOCK mnst be REDUCED come Thousands of Poundß before TAKING.STOCK. H. ATKINS, (Late Hay' & Honeyman).



mo THE INHABITAN OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen, — Having decided to join our brothpr, Mr. Robert Vaile in working the various Patents obtained by him for his Newly Invented Steam Engine, it has become necessary i'or us to DISPOSE OF OUit PRESENT BUSINESS. By advertisements you will see that our Premises and the Goodwill of the Business are for Sale; and ia order to lessen the very heavy Stock as rapidly as possible, we shall at once hold a GREAT CLEARING ODT >ALB, and continue the same till ttie Business and Premises are sold. All ordf rs will be executed as usual, but Gojds entered will be charged at c ur regular prices. Tendering our best thanks for the very liberal pationage accorded (o us during the twenty-four years we have betn in the Trade, and solicitina a con tinuance of the same for ourselves and our successors. We remiin, Ladies ami jyeutlornen, Faithfully yours, S. & J. K. VAILE. $F SALE COMMENCES THIS DAY. fßa ■pOB OAL E, The Premises, 180 and 132, Qu^en-street, known as the National MarS, together with the Stock and Good will of Business carried on by S. & J. R. Vaile during the last Tweniy-four Years. The Premises are well known as the handsomest and most substantially built in Auckland; and nave a Frontage to Queen-street of Fifty Links, and to High-street Fifty Links, by a total depth of Two Hundred and Eighty-ei^ht Links. The Freehold will be sold, or a Lease will be granted for 7, 14, or 21 years. The Stock and Goodwill will be sold on such terms as may be agrei d upon. And Ag-ent applying must reveal his Principal before negotiations can be entered upon The sole reason for partiusr with the Business is our intention to join Mr. Eobert Vaile in working the various Patents recently secured for his New tteam EugiiM}. S. & J. R. V AIL E, NATIONAL MART, 130 ana 132, QUEEN-STREET, ATJCKLAND. pBiNOE AR T H .17 &. -a?-^*. This First-class Clydes ?' s%sim>i*~^MsNt^ c Entire will stand this IL&j He is a handsome heavy t&W^]i^^mtirf draught horse, dark brown 1^ 'V. I -ifffil* colour, with black points, \ r fl by J. Dilworth, Esq. For terms and particulars see cards. OKEHUtfGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of the Share holders of this i-ociety will be held at 7.30 pm. on Friday the Ist October, 1875, in the Choral Hall, Onehunga. D JACKSONt becretary. Alt NELL CROQUET CLUB ENTERTAINMENT. Parnell Hall, Friday, Septembee 24. First Par t, MUSIC; Second Part, SPELLING MATCH. Two Prizes will be awarded in Spelling—one for Ladies and one for Gentlemen. Dictionaries : Ogilvie, Walker, ana Nuttall Chairman: Dr Ellis. Umpires : Col. Nation ana Mr. Moss Tickets, 2s each, to be obtained at Messrs Upton s and wayte's, Queen-street, or at Mr. Guberts, Parnell. . Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p.m. OTICE.—AII Parties travelling by Bail to Onehunga and the Wattato to &01 at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols from Is to 3s TJHOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much pleasure in informing their friends and the public that their Portrait Studio is now OPFN. Their Establishment haß been carefully fitted up with every convenience for producing a superior claes of Portraiture. Photographs artistically finished in oils, wate colors, or crayons, at reasonable rates. A superior quality of work guaranteed. QUEEN -STRFET, CORNER OF WELLESLEY-STREET WEST Over Messrs. Hewin's. FOR VALE, (cheap), a large lot of Splendid Ccats, Trowsers and Vests will be old at a very low price T6-nJ?bt! Tc-DlgM ! at fhe Pantheon, 198 Quet-n-street, next Edson's, Chemist TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. THE CLIPPER-BUILT SCHOONER " 0 AN TERB TJ R V," 76 TONS REGISTER. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the proprietor to sell by auction at his mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday next, 28th imtant, . 12 o'clock noon, That fast clipp»r-bnilt schooner CANTK^BURY, 76 tons register, as sfee now lies alongst c the Queen-street Wharf, well-known for smart passages between Lyotelton an*5 "Wellington while in that trade she is faithfully built coppered, ana thoroughly fastened wh enpf er bolts, shifts without ballast, well found in anchors, chains, *c. This vessel is well adapted for the South Sea Island trade. Buyers are invited to inspect her. Inventory can be seen at the office of the Auctioneer TERMS AT SALE. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. TIMBER! TIMBER!! npHE subscriber has received instruc- JL tiona to sell by auction on Monday, 27th Sep tember, in Custom-house-street, at 1 o'clock, 50.000 FT. OF BOARDS & SCANTLING, * in lots to sust purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 11 o'Clock Sharp. COKN EXGHANGE CHEESE, HAM?, AND BACON. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction on Tuesday, 28th - eptember, at 11 o'clock sharp, 351 CHEESE, loose . 13 sacks HAMS and BACON. This lot of Cheese is from a weU-known Dairy, and is the best lot offered in this market for seme time. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Cora Exchange, on Wednesday, the 29th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 73 packages BOOTS ana SHOES consisting o Men's, Womens', and Children's Boots and Shoes, all suitable for the coming season. Terms at Sale.